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"On 26th May...": Did Gautam Gambhir Just Reveal IPL 2024 Final Date?

The IPL 2024 starts is less than seven days time with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first match on March 22 in Chennai. There is a lot of intrigue surrounding the final schedule of the IPL as only the first two weeks' schedule has been announced. The IPL organisers are awaiting the dates of the General Elections 2024 to finalist the rest of the schedule. But Gautam Gambhir, it seems, has given a hint on the final day of the IPL 2024.

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir Sets Simple Target For 24.75 Crore Mitchell Starc

The costliest buy in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mitchell Starc is a player who is bound to be under the spotlight as the new season begins on March 22. The Australian star, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore in the auction, is expected to put in some dramatic performances as the franchise looks to clinch its third title in the history of the T20 league. But, while many feel Starc will be under added pressure because of his price tag, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir doesn't think that would be the case.

Huge Injury Concern For MS Dhoni And CSK: Star Set To Be Ruled Out For 4-5 Weeks

With less than a week left for the start of the Indian Premier League, Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have received a huge blow ahead of their opening game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22. According to a report in Times of India, star pacer Matheesha Patirana is set to be sidelined for four to five weeks due to an hamstring injury. Pathirana has been out of action since he picked up a niggle during the second T20I against Bangladesh at Sylhet on March 6 and left the field without completing his spell.

"What Was Going On Their Minds?" Harbhajan Singh On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Contract Snub

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh backed the Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan duo after the players were axed from BCCI's central contracts. Both the stars failed to find a place in the player retention list announced by the country's apex cricket board at the end of February this year. Harbhajan said that the ouster is not the end of the road for the two players. However, he added that their selection in upcoming series would depend on their form and the requirement of the team.

"Who Is Saying This?": On Virat Kohli's Missing T20 World Cup, Ex-India Star Blasts Rumour-Mongers

Amid of a lot uncertainly over Virat Kohli's selection for T20 World Cup 2024, former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has given a massive verdict. Kohli has played only two T20I matches in 2024 with many speculating that the BCCI is not conserding him for the upcoming mega event in USA and the West Indies. Srikkanth said that Kohli is a must in the team if India have to win the title. The former India cricketer also lashed out at the "rumour-mongers".

Will Shreyas Iyer Play For KKR In IPL 2024? Mumbai Ranji Team Manager Gives Update

Injury-prone India batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a back issue yet again as Mumbai went on to beat Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final on Thursday. Iyer had to miss the final phase of the title-decider due to an aggravated back injury, that seemed to have put his participation in the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with Kolkata Knight Riders under jeopardy. But now, a team manager from the Mumbai side for the Ranji Trophy campaign, has confirmed that Iyer will be fit for the start of the IPL and will be joining the franchise's pre-season camp.

Seeing Rohit Sharma "Pyaar Sa Aata Hai": India Star Compares Him With Aamir Khan

India broke many records in the recently-concluded five-match Test series against England at home. The Rohit Sharma-led side put up a dominating show and clinched the series with 4-1 scoreline. The win became more special as the hosts side consisted of many youngsters, who gave exemplary performances and became household names. One such player was batter Sarfaraz Khan, who made his debut in the third Test and completed the series with 200 runs in his tally. He also smashed three half-centuries and played fearless cricket against England.

On Ex-CSK Star's MS Dhoni 'Won't Be Able To Add Value' Comment, Eoin Morgan's 'Time Ticking' Bombshell

MS Dhoni is all set to make his return to competitive cricket next week with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on March 22. Dhoni, who led CSK to their fifth title last season, has not played a single game since the final. There has been a lot of speculation that IPL 2024 is going to be Dhoni's last. Former India batter Robin Uthappa had said that even if Dhoni is on wheelchair, CSK won't mind the icon's presence.

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"On 26th May...": Did Gautam Gambhir Just Reveal IPL 2024 Final Date?

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir Sets Simple Target For 24.75 Crore Mitchell Starc

Huge Injury Concern For MS Dhoni And CSK: Star Set To Be Ruled Out For 4-5 Weeks

"What Was Going On Their Minds?" Harbhajan Singh On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Contract Snub

"Who Is Saying This?": On Virat Kohli's Missing T20 World Cup, Ex-India Star Blasts Rumour-Mongers

Will Shreyas Iyer Play For KKR In IPL 2024? Mumbai Ranji Team Manager Gives Update

Seeing Rohit Sharma "Pyaar Sa Aata Hai": India Star Compares Him With Aamir Khan

On Ex-CSK Star's MS Dhoni 'Won't Be Able To Add Value' Comment, Eoin Morgan's 'Time Ticking' Bombshell