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By Mark Bristow
Cricket Sport News
"Not Fair For...": Sourav Ganguly's Clear Take On KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka Saga
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said the Indian team management should make Virat Kohli open in next month's T20 World Cup to exploit the star batter's rich vein of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Kohli is the current Orange Cap holder in this IPL with 634 runs from 12 matches, averaging 70.44 and at an impressive strike-rate of 153.51, which is significantly higher than his career rate of 134.31. “Virat is playing exceptionally well. The way Kohli batted last night – 90 in quick time, you need to use him as opener in T20 World Cup. He should open, evidenced by his last few IPL innings which have been outstanding,” Ganguly told PTI on the sidelines of a promotional event.
Reason For MI's Free-fall in IPL 2024? Pace Legend's Blunt Reply: "Last Minute Captaincy Change"
Mumbai Indians' journey in the IPL 2024 is over. The Hardik Pandya-led side still has two matches to play but it won't be enough for them to qualify for the playoffs. From the time Pandyta replaced Rohit Sharma, who had led the side to five titles, as skipper nothing seemed to have gone right. There were boos from the fans for Pandya, while the on-field performance lacked cohesion. The result: MI are the first team to officially get knocked out of the IPL 2024.
Watch: Fan Invades Pitch To Touch MS Dhoni's Feet. What Happens Next...
A fan invaded the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to touch MS Dhoni's feet during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans on Friday. During the final over of CSK's run chase, the fan ran inside the ground and bowed down to touch Dhoni's feet. Dhoni acted like he was running away first but stopped as the fan bowed down in respect. It caused a small delay in the match as security escorted him out of the ground. Dhoni ended up scoring an unbeaten 26 off just 11 deliveries with a couple of trademark shots but it was not enough to clinch the win for CSK.
IPL 2024 Playoffs All Conditions Explained: How RCB Can Secure Top 4 Spot
With their backs pinned against the wall, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) grabbed their 4th successive victory of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, beating Punjab Kings by 60 runs on Thursday. The result helped RCB keep their hunt for a spot in the playoffs alive while PBKS were officially eliminated from the top 4 race. With two more games to play in the league stage of the campaign, RCB remain alive in the contest, but not all is in their hands. Though it is possible for the Bengaluru franchise to secure a top 4 spot, the scenario isn't the easiest.
Watch: Rohit Sharma's Viral Chat Prompts KKR To Delete Video, Damage Already Done
As the Mumbai Indians prepare to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash on Saturday, an intriguing video surfaced on social media where Rohit Sharma could be seen being involved in an intense chat with KKR's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. Though there was plenty of background noise, it didn't take long for fans to find out what exactly was spoken between Rohit and Nayar on the eve of the KKR vs MI clash at Eden Gardens.
Ireland claim famous T20 victory over Pakistan
Curtis Campher and Gareth Delaney scampered a single with the second-last delivery as Ireland beat Pakistan in their T20 international, claiming a sensational victory on a beautiful day in Clontarf.
IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: What Loss Against Gujarat Titans Means For Chennai Super Kings' Playoff Hopes
Chennai Super Kings were dealt a massive blow in the race for IPL 2024 playoffs after a massive 35-run defeat against Gujarat Titans on Friday. CSK remain fourth in the IPL 2024 points table with 12 points from 12 matches and the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side will now have to win their final two matches and depend on other teams' results to potentially find a spot in the Top 4. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans kept their dreams alive as they now have 10 points from 12 matches. While the chances are quite slim, they can end up qualifying for the playoffs with 14 points if other results go their way.