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Did Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya Get Booed By Ahmedabad Crowd? Internet Says This

Hardik Pandya returned to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the first time since completing a sensational trade from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024. Following the trade, Hardik replaced Rohit Sharma as the MI skipper and the game against GT on Sunday was also his first at the helm of the five-time champions. There was a lot of noise from the crowd when MI skipper Hardik and GT skipper Shubman Gill came out for the toss and some users on the social media believe that the all-rounder was booed heavily by the Ahmedabad crowd.

"Captaincy Came Early" For Shubman Gill: Mohammed Shami's Honest Verdict Ahead Of GT vs MI Clash

Injured Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Mohammed Shami has opened up about Shubman Gill taking over the captaincy of the franchise for IPL 2024. Gill replaced Hardik Pandya as captain of GT following the all-rounder's trade to Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction last year. Gill will make his captaincy debut against Hardik's MI at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Speaking on the change in leadership, Shami, who has been ruled out of the season due to an injury, suggested that captaincy arrived too early for Gill.

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.

"Most Underrated Player": Internet Explodes As Sanju Samson Slams 52-Ball-82 For Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson yet again made a fiery start to his IPL campaign with a belligerent 82 not out as Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 193 for four against Lucknow Super Giants in their season-opener on Sunday. Royals skipper 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 Rajasthan Royals both impetus and stability after twin blows in the Powerplay. With Riyan Parag (43, 29 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes) 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.

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Focus On Shubman Gill And Hardik Pandya In GT vs MI Clash

GT vs MI IPL 2024 Live Score: Gujarat Titans welcome a former ally in Hardik Pandya as they take on Mumbai Indians in their opening match of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik rejoined MI after two seasons in Ahmedabad, and having led GT to the title in 2022.

First Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Batter Makes History With Massive Achievement

Sri Lanka cricket team all-rounder Kamindu Mendis became the first cricketer ever in the history of Test cricket to score two centuries in the same match while batting at No. 7 or below. Mendis achieved the feat on Day 3 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Sylhet. Mendis scored 102 in the first innings and he followed it up with an impressive 164 in the second innings. Dhananjaya de Silva also scored centuries in both innings of the match and the pair also become the third in the history of the game to achieve the feat after Greg Chappel-Ian Chappel (Australia) and Misbah-ul-Haq-Azhar Ali (Pakistan).

"World Ain't Ready": Riyan Parag's Fiery Knock For Rajasthan Royals Sends Internet Into Frenzy

Riyan Parag has often faced criticism for not making most of his opportunities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but the all-rounder started the 2024 season with an impressive knock on Sunday. During the IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants, the Rajasthan Royals player looked in fine touch as he slammed 43 off just 29 deliveries with the help of one boundary and three sixes. Parag had a brilliant run of form in domestic cricket in the past year and he was able to convert it into a good show in the IPL as well. The knock earned him a lot of praise on social media with users complementing him on his effort.

NDTV Indian Of The Year: "It Took Me 33 Years To Prove Myself," Says Para-Athlete Suvarna Raj

Para-athlete Suvarna Raj, who has represented the country in global events, said that it took her 33 years to prove herself. Suvarna won two medals in the 2014 Asian Para Games in Korea while also clinching two medals at the Thailand Para Table Tennis Open in 2013. The star athlete spoke her heart at NDTV Indian Of The Year 2024 award ceremony in New Delhi on Saturday. She said in the program that she had become a victim of polio at the age of two years. In such a situation, it became a responsibility for the parents right from childhood to look after her, Raj added.

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Did Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya Get Booed By Ahmedabad Crowd? Internet Says This

"Captaincy Came Early" For Shubman Gill: Mohammed Shami's Honest Verdict Ahead Of GT vs MI Clash

Sanju Samson Guides Rajasthan Royals To 20-Run Win Over Lucknow Super Giants

"Most Underrated Player": Internet Explodes As Sanju Samson Slams 52-Ball-82 For Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians LIVE Score, IPL 2024: Focus On Shubman Gill And Hardik Pandya In GT vs MI Clash

First Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Batter Makes History With Massive Achievement

"World Ain't Ready": Riyan Parag's Fiery Knock For Rajasthan Royals Sends Internet Into Frenzy

NDTV Indian Of The Year: "It Took Me 33 Years To Prove Myself," Says Para-Athlete Suvarna Raj