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IPL 2024 Points Table: How First Loss In Tournament Impacts Rajasthan Royals

A fine half-century by Shubman Gill and brilliant finishing by Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan helped Gujarat Titans (GT) secure a thrilling three-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Jaipur on Wednesday. GT is now in the sixth spot in the table, with three wins and three losses, giving them six points. RR have suffered their first loss after four wins, and with eight points, they are still at the top of the tally.

Watch: Shubman Gill Absolutely Miffed With Umpire's Decision During RR vs GT IPL 2024 Game. Here's The Reason

Shubman Gill had many reasons to be unhappy as a captain on Wednesday. First, his Gujarat Titans bowlers leaked runs as Rajasthan Royals duo Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag went for the big hits. Secondly, there was one umpire's decision that clearly miffed Shubman Gill as he could be seen chatting animatedly with the official. The incident happened in the 17th over bowled by GT's Mohit Sharma.

Suryakumar Yadav Watched Only First Half Of Mumbai Indians' Matches During Recovery. Here's The Reason

India and Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday revealed that he battled three different injuries in the past three months but worked hard to become a "better version" of himself while going through a "boring" recovery process. The world No.1 T20 batter, who made his comeback last week in the Indian Premier League, revealed that apart from sports hernia for which he had to undergo a surgery and an ankle problem, he also endured an injury to his right knee.

"Am Your Biggest Cheerleader": Dhanashree Verma Tells Yuzvendra Chahal Ahead Of 'Special' IPL Game

The Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2024 game in Jaipur on Wednesday was a special one for spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. For the veteran leg-spinner, the match is his 150th in the tournament. After playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru for many years, Chahal joined Rajasthan Royals in 2022. SInce then he has been a very important cog in the Royals' scheme of things. Ahead of his 150th IPL game, Chahal got a special message from his wife Dhanashree Verma.

As T20 World Cup Nears, BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Says If Virat Kohli "Puts Forward Certain..."

The fitness blueprint designed by Virat Kohli has had a ripple effect on the whole Indian cricketing ecosystem, said chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, who has called MS Dhoni a pure instinct man of a sport that had embraced the use of data and insight long ago. Kohli might be 35 years old but he remains second to none when it comes to performing the most difficult fitness drills. "You look at guys like Virat (Kohli), he is one of those guys who set the benchmark. 10-15 years into his career, he has only got fitter, you can see the results. If someone like him sets an example and puts forward certain things that you need or certain fitness levels that you need, gradually it progresses across the ecosystem.

Rohit Sharma "Will Go To A Franchise Which Treats Him Better": Ex-MI Star Takes Big Dig

Will Rohit Sharma leave Mumbai Indians after IPL 2024? That's one speculation which is currently ruling the spectators' mind. Before the IPL 2025, there will be a mega auction. The mega auction often sees the team equation change as most of the players are released. With Rohit Sharma being removed from captaincy, and Hardik Pandya being placed at the helm at Mumbai Indians, there has been much discussion on the move. Speaking on the topic, Ambati Rayudu, former Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings player, made an interesting observation.

RR vs GT LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal Eyes Historic Milestone As RR Host GT

RR vs GT IPL 2024, Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals will be taking on Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2024 match on Wednesday in Jaipur. RR will be coming to this clash after registering a thumping 6-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru while GT faced a 33-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants. In this match, RR spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will aim to complete his 200 IPL wickets and become the first bowler to achieve this feat. He needs just five more wickets to achieve the historic record. Currently, the Sanju Samson-led side is at the top of the points table with four wins in as many matches while GT are at the seventh spot with two victories in five matches. Shubman Gill and co will aim for redemption after coming from two consecutive defeats. (Live Scorecard)

"What Has Happened?": Internet Intrigued Over Ravi Shastri's 'Bath-robe' Posts, Which Turn Out To Be Ad

Former India captain Ravi Shastri has been uploading a series of his pictures in bathrobe on social media and the internet is reacting to it with a lot of interest. In one of the pictures, Shastri could be seen hiding his face from a towel. "Your girl doesn't need to see my face to know it's me," was the caption of the post from Shastri. "Ravi Bhai kya ho gya aaj (Ravi brother, what happened to you today?)," wrote a user. Meanwhile, other users also shared memes to make fun of the post by Shastri.

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IPL 2024 Points Table: How First Loss In Tournament Impacts Rajasthan Royals

Watch: Shubman Gill Absolutely Miffed With Umpire's Decision During RR vs GT IPL 2024 Game. Here's The Reason

Suryakumar Yadav Watched Only First Half Of Mumbai Indians' Matches During Recovery. Here's The Reason

"Am Your Biggest Cheerleader": Dhanashree Verma Tells Yuzvendra Chahal Ahead Of 'Special' IPL Game

As T20 World Cup Nears, BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Says If Virat Kohli "Puts Forward Certain..."

Rohit Sharma "Will Go To A Franchise Which Treats Him Better": Ex-MI Star Takes Big Dig

RR vs GT LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal Eyes Historic Milestone As RR Host GT

"What Has Happened?": Internet Intrigued Over Ravi Shastri's 'Bath-robe' Posts, Which Turn Out To Be Ad