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"The Rule Says...": CSK Coach's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Obstructing The Field' Dismissal

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey on Sunday felt that the decision to give Ravindra Jadeja out for obstructing the field could have gone either way. Jadeja became the third batter in IPL history to be adjudged out for obstructing the field after a miscommunication with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad during their chase against Rajasthan Royals. As Jadeja refused to go for a second run though the all-rounder was halfway down the pitch, the third man hurled the ball to wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, who aimed the ball at the bowler's end. The throw hit Jadeja, RR appealed, and the third umpire was convinced that Jadeja knew in which direction the ball was heading.

Ireland set for decider as Pakistan level T20 series

Two dropped catches by Graham Hume in the Pakistan reply to Ireland's 193 for 7 gave the visitors the impetus to win the second T20 international to square up the three-match series at 1-1 ahead of next Tuesday's decider.

IPL 2024 Points Table: How Can RCB Reach Playoffs After Crucial Win vs Delhi Capitals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their fifth consecutive victory to keep their IPL 2024 playoff dreams alive as the Faf Du Plessis-led side defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs on Sunday. The win means that RCB now have 12 points from 13 matches and their final league match against Chennai Super Kings can decide the fate for both teams. RCB will reach 14 points if they can beat CSK and that will put them in a good position to end up in the Top 4. CSK earlier defeated Rajasthan Royals and as a result, RCB will have to win by a good margin in order to end up with a superior Net Run Rate (NRR).

RCB vs DC, IPL 2024: Rajat Patidar Fifty, Gritty Bowlers Keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru In Top-Four Race

Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their playoff dreams intact through Rajat Patidar's blazing fifty and a strong-willed effort from the bowlers, who set up the hosts' 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL on Sunday. The target of 188 was not insurmountable, but the Capitals' chase descended into disarray once they lost four wickets inside 3.3 overs upfront, eventually finishing at 140, with Axar Patel 57 (39b, 5x4, 3x6) playing a lone hand. RCB now have 12 points from 13 matches - same as the Capitals - and need a win against Chennai Super Kings in the last league match here on May 18 to push their case for a playoff berth.

Watch: Virat Kohli In Heated Argument With Umpire Over Controversial Decision

Virat Kohli got into a heated argument with the on-field umpire over a controversial decision during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals on Sunday. The incident took place during the second innings of DC's run chase over a LBW decision involving Abishek Porel. Porel jammed down his bat to play Mohammed Siraj's in-swinging yorker and RCB cricketers were convinced that the ball has hit his pads in front of the stumps. They went for a review but the third umpire decided that the ball came off his bat and ruled in DC's favour. Kohli and RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis were not happy with the decision and they ended up having a lengthy discussion with the umpires on the matter.

IPL 2024: KKR Star Varun Chakravarthy Reveals Brilliant Plan To Nullify Rohit Sharma

Following the victory against five-time champion Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed the game plan that the side made for dismissing the right-hand opener Rohit Sharma. A fantastic comeback effort by KKR spinners helped derail MI run-chase of 158 runs, restricting them to 139/8 in 16 overs in the IPL 2024 clash at Eden Gardens on Saturday and made the two-time champions the first team to reach the playoffs.

These Kind Of Tracks Bring CSK Spinners Into Play: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Two-paced Chepauk strip where spinners always come into play has been Chennai Super Kings' 17-year template and current skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad finds no reason to deviate from that after a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in a low-scoring IPL encounter. While CSK would still need to win their final away game and seal the play-off berth with 16 points and a healthy positive net run-rate, Gaikwad termed it a "wonderful feeling" to cap off the league engagements at home with a comfortable win. "Definitely we would love to play on such wickets. It brings our spinners into play and with huge boundaries, there is an amount of risk to hit sixes," the astute young captain said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Opinions Divided As Rohit Sharma Continues Poor Form Right Before T20 World Cup

Another underwhelming batting performance from Mumbai Indians icon Rohit Sharma has Indian cricket fans worried. While Mumbai's hopes of finishing among the top 4 teams are already over, Rohit's poor performances with the batter have fans worried about India's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Rohit, being the captain of the Indian team, is undroppable but his IPL form doesn't instill much confidence. After Rohit was dismissed for a knock of 24-ball 19, questions were raised over his position in the national team too. But, former cricketers remain divided over opinions on the Hitman.

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"The Rule Says...": CSK Coach's Blunt Take On Ravindra Jadeja's 'Obstructing The Field' Dismissal

Ireland set for decider as Pakistan level T20 series

IPL 2024 Points Table: How Can RCB Reach Playoffs After Crucial Win vs Delhi Capitals

RCB vs DC, IPL 2024: Rajat Patidar Fifty, Gritty Bowlers Keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru In Top-Four Race

Watch: Virat Kohli In Heated Argument With Umpire Over Controversial Decision

IPL 2024: KKR Star Varun Chakravarthy Reveals Brilliant Plan To Nullify Rohit Sharma

These Kind Of Tracks Bring CSK Spinners Into Play: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Opinions Divided As Rohit Sharma Continues Poor Form Right Before T20 World Cup