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AB de Villiers Clarifies "Not Genuine, Ego Driven" Remark On Hardik Pandya Amid Captaincy Row

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been a constant target for trolls since the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. Fans didn't welcome the management's decision to strip Rohit Sharma of his captaincy responsibilities while awarding the same to the India all-rounder. As MI endured tough results in the ongoing IPL campaign, becoming the first side to be knocked out, pressure intensified on Hardik, with several questions being raised over his leadership credentials. Even former Royal Challengers Bengaluru and South Africa star AB de Villiers seemed to have called out Hardik's 'bravado-style' captaincy. But, he has now issued a clarification.

Ravi Shastri Drops Major Hint On Possible Stint As Head Coach In IPL

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri dropped a massive hint on a possible stint in a managerial position in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. Shastri is well remembered for the impact he made as the head coach of the Indian men's team from 2017 to 2021. Under Shastri's reign, the Indian team added a feather in their cap with back-to-back Test series triumphs against Australia. "Toota hai Gabba ka ghamand" became famous after India defeated Australia at their fortress The Gabba in 2021.

"Some Storm In...": KKR Breaks Silence On Rohit Sharma, Abhishek Nayar Deleted Viral Video

Ahead of a recent IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata, an interaction between ex-MI captain Rohit Sharma and KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar went viral. The video was reportedly deleted by KKR after it went viral, thus further fanning the speculation. Though there was plenty of background noise in the viral video, it didn't take long for social media users to decipher what exactly was spoken between Rohit and Nayar on the eve of the KKR vs MI clash at Eden Gardens.

Will Ending 'Impact Player' Rule Reduce IPL High Scores? DC Head Coach Ricky Ponting Says...

Delhi Capitals head coach and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes high-scoring games will continue to be a norm in the IPL even if the much-debated 'Impact Player' rule is discontinued. The Impact Player rule allows teams to replace one of the original XI announced at the toss at any point during the match. It has divided opinions with some like India captain Rohit Sharma calling it detrimental for all-rounders as they don't get a chance to bowl while some others like Sourav Ganguly describing it as a good innovation.

KL Rahul's Wife Athiya Shetty Shares Cryptic Post Amid Row Over Sanjeev Goenka Incident

Lucknow Super Giants found themselves in a unique firefighting mode after the infamous on-field episode between skipper KL Rahul and co-owner Sanjeev Goenka. The animated chatter between the two after the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad became a big talking point on social media, giving birth to many theories. Even LSG assistant coach Lance Klusener had to explain the conversation between skipper Rahul and franchise owner Goenka in the pre-match press conference ahead of the Delhi Capitals contest. While Klusener labelled it a "robust discussion" between "two cricket lovers", Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty's post has triggered a new 'storm'.

6 Teams For 3 Spots: Complete IPL 2024 Playoffs Scenario Explained

The race for the Indian Premier League, (IPL) 2024, playoffs qualification has intensified with the marquee T20 tournament heading towards its business end. With just seven games remaining in the league stage of IPL 2024, the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) became the first team to qualify for the playoffs this season. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have already been eliminated from the playoffs race after their dismal campaigns in the ongoing edition.

Video: KKR Fan Tries To Steal Match Ball, Gets Taught A Lesson By Police

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) match had to be called off, without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. The result confirmed KKR's status as one of the top 2 teams in the league stage of the campaign, while GT's hopes of reaching the playoffs were all over, even from a mathematical standpoint. Even the previous match that KKR featured in, against Mumbai Indian, witnessed rain. Though a reduced contest was possible that day. From the match against Mumbai, an intriguing video has surfaced from the Eden Gardens stadium where a fan could be seen trying to steal a match ball.

"It Has Made A Big Difference": Ravi Shastri Backs Impact Player Rule

Former India coach Ravi Shastri supported the Impact Player rule in the IPL, citing how it has led to exciting endings. However, several current players and coaches disagree. The Impact Player rule has been a hot topic of debate during the IPL 2024 and Shastri said the rule has contributed to many compelling finishes in the ongoing IPL edition. The rule allows a particular team to introduce a 12th player to the team from a list in which the five names are given at the time of a toss. A team can bring in a player for the playing XI by replacing any player the team wants, depending on the situation.

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AB de Villiers Clarifies "Not Genuine, Ego Driven" Remark On Hardik Pandya Amid Captaincy Row

Ravi Shastri Drops Major Hint On Possible Stint As Head Coach In IPL

"Some Storm In...": KKR Breaks Silence On Rohit Sharma, Abhishek Nayar Deleted Viral Video

Will Ending 'Impact Player' Rule Reduce IPL High Scores? DC Head Coach Ricky Ponting Says...

KL Rahul's Wife Athiya Shetty Shares Cryptic Post Amid Row Over Sanjeev Goenka Incident

6 Teams For 3 Spots: Complete IPL 2024 Playoffs Scenario Explained

Video: KKR Fan Tries To Steal Match Ball, Gets Taught A Lesson By Police

"It Has Made A Big Difference": Ravi Shastri Backs Impact Player Rule