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Indian Cricket Team Set for T20 World Cup Departure to New York on May 25
Star players such as skipper Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, and Axar Patel are all set to leave on May 25. This time allows them more time at home, considering that India plays only one warm-up game against Bangladesh, which starts on June 1.
Gavaskar Applauds Rohit Sharma's Innings as Encouraging Prelude to T20 World Cup
To start with, Sharma's slump was very much in evidence right after his impressive unbeaten 105 against Chennai Super Kings earlier in the season. He failed to replicate that form, getting out for single-digit scores in seven outings.
Impact Player rule has disrupted balance of game says Virat Kohli
In alignment with Rohit Sharma's recent critique, Virat Kohli has joined the chorus of disapproval against the Impact Player substitution rule in cricket, labeling it as a disruptor of the game's equilibrium.
I didn't live up to standard but overthinking was not an option: Rohit Sharma
Despite being a pivotal figure in Mumbai Indians' five-time IPL victories, Sharma faced a slump in the latter part of the season, struggling to achieve significant scores in six matches.
Rohit Sharma master of his own destiny, who knows what will happen next year, Says Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher
The current all-format captain of India faced the unexpected removal from captaincy by the Mumbai Indians management, ushering in Hardik Pandya as skipper earlier in the year. However, this strategic maneuver backfired significantly, leading the team to the bottom of the table with only four wins to its name.
IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians Conclude IPL 2024 with Loss to LSG despite Rohit and Naman's Fifties
Mumbai Indians, who had opted to bowl first after winning the toss, had been handed a daunting challenge because Lucknow Super Giants managed to post a big total of 214/6. Nicholas Pooran's blazing 75 off just 29 balls set the tone for the LSG, ably complemented by skipper K.L. Rahul's steady 55. Despite some great bowling spells, Mumbai Indians struggled to contain the onslaught.
Kumble's Call for Balancing Cricket: Larger Boundaries and Enhanced Seams to Safeguard Bowlers
With as many as eight instances of teams crossing the 250-run mark this season so far, Kumble, echoes former India captain Sunil Gavaskar's view in saying that the boundaries should be maximized across all venues in IPL. He even suggests removing the dugout to the stands and taking away a few chairs in exchange for getting this balance right.
'Retiring as a legend,' FIFA Honors Chhetri's Legendary Career as Sporting Community Pays Tribute
FIFA, in a gesture of respect, shared a graphic-generated image on its official platform, showcasing Chhetri alongside global football luminaries Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The image, symbolizing the trio as the leading active international goalscorers, highlights Chhetri's remarkable contribution to Indian football, with 94 goals to his credit. This recognition from FIFA further underlines Chhetri's stature as a legend of the sport.
IPL 2024: After KKR and RR, SRH becomes third team to qualify for playoffs
Since the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled, SRH and GT were handed a point each. This took SRH's tally to 15 points, ensuring a playoff berth. For a top-two finish, SRH need to win their match against Punjab Kings on Sunday and hope that Rajasthan Royals lose against Kolkata Knight Riders.
WATCH | Shikhar Dhawan Ventures into Hosting with 'Dhawan Karenge' Chat Show Premiere
Dhawan, who has been quite vocal about his foray into hosting, said, "Dhawan Karenge seeks to blend the best of cinema, sports, spirituality, and business in an exciting and engaging manner."
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