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"Have To Evolve": Ravichandran Ashwin Stands Against Rohit Sharma On 'Impact Player' Rule

The "Impact Player" rule might have come in for sharp criticism in the ongoing IPL, but former India coach Ravi Shastri and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have backed it, stating that it leads to more close finishes. The rule, implemented in the competition last season, has been a topic of debate this edition, with some experts and current players saying that it will make all-rounders redundant. "When any new rule comes in, there will be people who will try to justify why that's not right," Shastri said.

Rajat Patidar Decodes RCB's Turnaround In IPL 2024, Namedrops 'Virat Kohli' In Big Praise

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face a date with destiny when they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday, with the contest being dubbed as a virtual knockout in the race for the IPL 2024 playoffs. One of the four teams yet to win the IPL, RCB seemed down and out after losing seven of their first eighth league matches. However, with five wins on the trot, RCB could possibly make it to the playoffs with if they beat CSK in Bengaluru on Saturday, depending on their Net Run Rate.

"Temples Of MS Dhoni Would Be Built": Ex-India Star's Humongous Prediction

The connection that MS Dhoni has with Chennai and IPL side Chennai Super Kings is quite well-known and the veteran cricketer enjoys a legendary status among the fans of the franchise. Dhoni has been leading the side since the first IPL season way back in 2008 and under his leadership, they have won the title a record-equaling five times. With rumours claiming that IPL 2024 can be Dhoni's final season in the tournament, the fans have been flocking to the stadium for his every game and the sound is almost thunderous whenever he comes out to bat.

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

Kevin Pietersen, one of the finest players to have played for England, isn't someone who gets many points as a leader by former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir. In a scathing analysis of Pietersen's captaincy credentials, Gambhir called him 'worse than any other leader' , while also putting the same stamp on former South Africa star AB de Villiers. As Gambhir's comments took social media by storm, even Pietersen came across the verdict from the Kolkata Knight Riders mentor. To the surprise of many, the retired England batter took the comment rather sportingly.

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Meets Skipper KL Rahul Yet Again After A Loss. Internet On Overdrive

For Lucknow Super Giants, their fate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 play-off race is no longer in their own hands. With a defeat to Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, the KL Rahul-led LSG are all but out of the IPL playoff race. Since, this past few days, LSG - particularly their owner Sanjiv Goenka - has been garnering negative publicity. It was due to an animated discussion with Rahul after LSG's loss to SunRisers Hyderabad, which was caught on camera. It led to massive trolling.

"Rishabh Pant Will Become A Better Captain": Sourav Ganguly On 'Instinctual' DC Skipper

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly feels Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain and his leadership skills will refine with time and experience. The dashing wicket-keeper batter returned to competitive cricket after a painstakingly long rehab following a horrific car crash in December 2022. The 26-year-old resumed his duties as the Delhi Capitals captain. "Pant is a young captain, he'll learn with time. The way he returned from injury to play a full season; we had our doubts during the off season," Ganguly told JioCinema.

"Haven't Capitalised In Our Powerplay": LSG Head Coach's Blunt Admission

Ultra-aggressive cricket, especially in the powerplay, has transformed the shortest format but it remains to be seen if the players can replicate it in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, said Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer. IPL teams have scored 200 or more 37 times this season so far but LSG managed to achieve the feat only once -- against Chennai Super Kings last month -- and Langer admitted that they had struggled in the powerplay.

IPL 2024 Playoffs: 2 Scenarios That Would See RCB Secure Top 4 Berth

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) received another big boost in their hunt for a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs after Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday. The victory ensured that LSG would not be able to surpass RCB in the points table even if they win their final league match of the campaign. DC's inferior Net Run Rate also makes their task of securing a top 4 spot practically impossible. For RCB, the only team that remains in their way of a spot in the playoffs is Chennai Super Kings.

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"Have To Evolve": Ravichandran Ashwin Stands Against Rohit Sharma On 'Impact Player' Rule

Rajat Patidar Decodes RCB's Turnaround In IPL 2024, Namedrops 'Virat Kohli' In Big Praise

"Temples Of MS Dhoni Would Be Built": Ex-India Star's Humongous Prediction

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Meets Skipper KL Rahul Yet Again After A Loss. Internet On Overdrive

"Rishabh Pant Will Become A Better Captain": Sourav Ganguly On 'Instinctual' DC Skipper

"Haven't Capitalised In Our Powerplay": LSG Head Coach's Blunt Admission

IPL 2024 Playoffs: 2 Scenarios That Would See RCB Secure Top 4 Berth