IPL 2024: Spectacular opening ceremony kicks off new season in style
The 2024 Indian Premier League season got under way with a spectacular curtain-raiser at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
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Watch: MS Dhoni Gets Going In Practice Match For CSK, Unleashes Helicopter Shot
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star MS Dhoni was seen batting in the nets ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Dhoni took on the CSK bowlers in the practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. In a viral video, Dhoni was seen hitting boundaries for fun, and also executed his trademark helicopter shot to perfection off Deepak Chahar's delivery. Chahar bowled an overpitched ball to Dhoni, who adjusted his feet and timed it to perfection, clearing the midwicket boundary.
RCB Coach's "Yet To Win An IPL" Remark On Decision To Join Franchise
Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Andy Flower left the Lucknow Super Giants as he decided to sign up for a new challenge the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the 2024 season. RCB remains one of the four franchises to have never won the IPL, and the prospect of becoming the coach to help the side clinch its first-ever title is quite exciting for Flower. In fact, RCB's trophy-less run is one of the primary reasons behind the former Zimbabwe cricketer's decision to join as the team's coach.
"Rated Him Best Indian Batter Ever": Navjot Sidhu's MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar vs Sunil Gavaskar Verdict
Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu is back to cricket, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 being his new commentary assignment, years after he left the cricketing arena for politics. As the world gears up to hear Sidhu's anecdotes from the commentary box, the former all-rounder dropped a big statement just days before the start of the 17th season of the IPL. Speaking of some of the legends of Indian cricket, including Virat Kohl, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, Sidhu named the batter he rates the highest.
"It's A Dream Of Mine": Virat Kohli's Emotional Trophy-Less Admission As RCB Await Maiden IPL Title
Star batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday hoped to emulate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's WPL winning feat and add the IPL trophy to the team's cabinet in the upcoming edition of the league, starting from March 22. The Royal Challengers defeated Delhi Capitals on Sunday to clinch the Women's Premier League in the second edition itself, but their male counterparts have been waiting for the title-winning moment for the last 16 years.
"Don't Call Me That Word": Embarrassed Virat Kohli's Plea to RCB Fans. Watch
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli received a rousing ovation from the fans during the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Kohli has been a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise since the first IPL season back in 2008 and over the years, the fans honoured him with the nickname 'King Kohli'. However, during the event, Kohli asked the host Danish Sait and the fans to not call him 'king' as he feels embarrassed every time he hears it and even revealed a conversation with Faf du Plessis about the topic.
Vinay Kumar Inducted Into RCB Hall Of Fame, Joins Elite Company Of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers
Former India pacer Vinay Kumar was inducted into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Hall of Fame during the RCB Unbox event on Tuesday. Vinay joins the elite company of RCB icons Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. "Formidable cricketer, Our third-highest wicket-taker. We're celebrating Namma Vinay Kumar as we engrave his name on the elite list. - RCB Hall of Fame," RCB wrote on X.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Has A New Name Ahead Of IPL 2024. It is...
Royal Challengers Bangalore has officially changed their name to 'Royal Challengers Bengaluru' ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. At the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the new name of the franchise was unveiled along with their new logo. Skipper Faf Du Plessis, star batter Virat Kohli and women's team captain Smriti Mandhana were present on the stage when the announcement was made. Mandhana led RCB to the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 title after defeating Delhi Capitals in the summit clash - the first ever trophy in the franchise's history.