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Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah Looking To Leave? MI Official's Blunt Take On Rumours

Mumbai Indians' decision to take captaincy responsibilities away from Rohit Sharma and hand them to new recruit Hardik Pandya hasn't been immune to criticism. The decision left many shocked considering how well Rohit has done as the captain of the franchise over the last 10 years. Not long after the decision was taken, rumours floated on social media, suggesting that senior Indian players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah are looking to leave the franchise. But, an MI official has rubbished the talks, saying no player will take an exit from the franchise this season.

"Somebody Will Have To Pay...": Gautam Gambhir On Mitchell Starc's Rs 24.75 Crore IPL 2024 Auction Bid

Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has justified his franchise bidding for Mitchell Starc for a record-breaking amount, saying that the Australia quick will be the X-factor and the leader of the bowling pack. KKR shelled out a jaw-dropping Rs 24.75 crore to get the services of Starc in the IPL auction in Dubai on Tuesday. "He (Starc) is an X-factor, there is no doubt about that. Someone who can bowl with the new ball, bowl in the death overs and more importantly, someone who can lead the attack," Gambhir, who was present at the auction, said.

'Unhealthy Trend, Using Loopholes': RCB Star's Clear Verdict On Foreign Players' 'Absurd Price' In IPL Mini Auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction threw up some crazy numbers as Australian duo Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins set new salary records. In the mini IPL auction, Starc went to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 while Pat Cummins went to SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.50 crore. Those two are the highest-ever salary purse for an individual player in IPL history. Never before in the IPL, has any player crossed Rs 20 crore mark. Royal Challengers Bangalore star Dinesh Karthik, who was retained by the side ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, pointed that foreign players and their agents cleverly use the mini auction to get paid some 'absurd, unheard of prices'.

"To Replace Hardik Pandya...": GT Coach Ashish Nehra Breaks Silence On 'Difficult' Exit Of Star

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra admitted that it will be tough to replace a multi-faceted player like Hardik Pandya but banked on Shubman Gill to shoulder the responsibility of leading the side in next year's IPL. Pandya recently returned to Mumbai Indians and has been appointed as the skipper of the five-time champions. "To replace a player like Hardik Pandya is difficult considering his talent and experience. We have seen how he (Gill) has shaped up in the past three-four years. He is 24-25 years of age but he has a good head on his shoulders," Nehra said in a virtual post-auction press meet on Tuesday night.

UK lawmakers call on Premier League to reduce volume of gambling adverts

MANCHESTER, England : British members of parliament are calling on the Premier League and other governing bodies to reduce the volume of gambling adverts in stadiums, citing a study that found nearly 7,000 visible gambling messages during six league matches.

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Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah Looking To Leave? MI Official's Blunt Take On Rumours

"Somebody Will Have To Pay...": Gautam Gambhir On Mitchell Starc's Rs 24.75 Crore IPL 2024 Auction Bid

'Unhealthy Trend, Using Loopholes': RCB Star's Clear Verdict On Foreign Players' 'Absurd Price' In IPL Mini Auction

"To Replace Hardik Pandya...": GT Coach Ashish Nehra Breaks Silence On 'Difficult' Exit Of Star

UK lawmakers call on Premier League to reduce volume of gambling adverts

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