IPL 2024: Skipper Samson shows the way as Rajasthan Royals make a winning start
Skipper Sanju Samson inspired his side as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs in their Indian Premier League opener on Sunday.
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KL Rahul Gives Blunt Verdict On IPL's 'Two Bouncers' Rule After Loss vs Rajasthan Royals
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul didn't want to read too much into his team's 20-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals in their opening IPL game but admitted that none of the teams have been able to crack the Powerplay code in the first week so far. Two bouncer per over rule has been introduced in IPL from this season and LSG were bounced out in the first six overs of their chase of 194, reducing them to 47 for 3. Rajasthan Royals were a shade better at 54 for 2 in their first six overs. Both Devdutt Padikkal and Rahul needed to undergo concussion protocols after being hit on the helmet by Trent Boult. "It is just the first game and I am not going to make too much out of it or over-analyse," Rahul said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Sanju Samson Guides Rajasthan Royals To 20-Run Win Over Lucknow Super Giants
Skipper Sanju Samson led from the front with an unbeaten 82 to steer former champions Rajasthan Royals to confident 20-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL opener, in Jaipur Sunday. Samson hit half a dozen of sixes along with three fours in his 52-ball-knock, which was replete with spectacular hits in all parts of the ground. His knock provided Royals both impetus and stability after twin blows in the Powerplay. With Riyan Parag (43) also playing his part well by forging a 93-run association for the third wicket to consolidate for their side, Royals batting did come good in their opening game.
SWOT Analysis, IPL 2024: Can Hardik Pandya Guide Mumbai Indians To Sixth Title?
The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is about to get underway in a few days with fans eager to see their favourite franchises back in action. Mumbai Indians (MI), one of the most successful franchises in the competition's history, will be gearing up for a fruitful season under their new captain Hardik Pandya. Last year, Mumbai Indians reached the Playoffs but a quick-fire hundred from Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill in Qualifier 2 helped them beat the Rohit Sharma-led MI.
Watch: With A Salute, Dhruv Jurel Joins Rajasthan Royals' Camp Ahead Of IPL 2024
India wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel joined the Rajasthan Royals (RR) training camp ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Jurel made his India debut recently during the five-match Test series against England, where he scored 190 runs after appearing in 3 matches and 4 innings. With IPL just less than a week away, Rajasthan would be looking to continue their high-flying performance after narrowly missing out on it in the last season and losing the final to Gujarat Titans a season before.
IPL 2024: Ishan Kishan's "Message For The People" Ahead Of New Campaign With Mumbai Indians
Ishan Kishan, a player who has been in the headlines for a long time, is preparing relentlessly for the new Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season with the Mumbai Indians. Ahead of the start of the new campaign, Ishan shared a few words for the fans of the franchise in a video posted by the Mumbai Indians. In the video, Ishan issued a 'message for the people' as the wicket-keeper batter and his teammates intensify their training session before the start of the 17th season of the T20 league.
Watch - "Superman": Glenn Phillips' Flying One-Handed Catch Stuns Internet
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne was denied his 12th Test century by a stunning one-handed catch from Glenn Phillips. The incident happened on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between New Zealand and Australia in Christchurch. Labuschagne anchord Australia's innings during his 50th Test with a well-compiled 90. He had a century in his sights until Phillips dived to his right and took a stunning one-handed catch at gully. The video of Phillips' superman-esque catch has gone viral on social media.
Will New Zealand Recall Retired Neil Wagner For Christchurch Test?
New Zealand might be tempted to recall retired pacer Neil Wagner to the side for the second and final Test against Australia following an injury to fast bowler Will O'Rourke. The hosts suffered a crushing 172-run defeat in the opening Test in Wellington on Sunday and skipper Tim Southee said the door was not shut on Wagner, who had bid a tearful adieu to international cricket last week after taking 260 wickets in 64 Test matches.