Akash Deep's passion for cricket was met with personal struggles and loss, but he refused to let them deter him from his dream of excelling in the sport. Through hard work and resilience, he made a name for himself in the Bengal Under-23 team, earning a spot in the senior team and securing a contract with RCB in the IPL. In 2023, he showcased his talent with a stunning 10-wicket match performance in the Ranji Trophy final, catching the eye of selectors and earning a spot in the Duleep Trophy. This all led to his impressive Test debut against England in Ranchi, marking the beginning of his promising career in test cricket.
After a two-year absence due to a horrific accident, Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant is back in action with the Duleep Trophy 2024 tournament. The IPL and T20 World Cup champion is excited to complete his miraculous journey back to the sport, and his participation in the Duleep Trophy is just the first step towards that goal. Fans can follow his comeback match between India C and India D through live scores and updates.
Riyan Parag, known for accidentally revealing his inappropriate YouTube search history, is back in the spotlight as fans joke about his place in a new campaign featuring Ananya Pandey and Shubman Gill. This trend comes just in time for their participation in the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament, where Parag will be playing under Gill's leadership. Despite the controversy, Parag's impressive performance in the IPL 2024 season, with a total of 573 runs, remains noteworthy.
Veteran Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has officially announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket, bringing an end to a stellar 13-year career. Known for his explosive batting, Dhawan amassed over 10,000 runs for India in all formats, including two centuries during the historic Champions Trophy triumph in 2013. His impressive IPL record of 6,769 runs also cements his legacy as one of the tournament's top batsmen. Fans have taken to social media to express their gratitude and sadness over the departure of one of the best top-order batsmen of our generation.
In an interview with The Indian Express, Harshit Rana, the uncapped Indian bowler, opens up about his journey in the IPL, sharing field with cricket legends, and his experience of lifting the trophy with Shah Rukh Khan. He also talks about his future goals and the pre-planned flying kiss celebration with the actor. Despite facing a one-match ban, Rana's aggressive performance was a crucial factor in KKR's triumph.
Sports - Sunrisers Hyderabad register all-time unwanted record in history of IPL finals In what can be termed as one of the most lopsided IPL finals in history, the Kolkata Knight Riders have defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 105 runs, to lift the trophy for the third time. In what was an all-round performance from KKR, it was no surprise to see their star all-rounder Sunil Narine being awarded the Player of the Tournament for his incredible performance throughout the season. Meanwhile, RCB's Virat Kohli bagged the Orange Cap for being the top-scorer, while Harshal Patel and Nitish Reddy were awarded the Purple Cap and Emerging Player of the Season awards, respectively.
After Kolkata Knight Riders' victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final, team owner Shah Rukh Khan asked the players to recreate Harshit Rana's 'flying kiss' wicket celebration that he was fined for earlier in the tournament. KKR won the match by eight wickets and lifted their fourth IPL trophy. The celebration in the dressing room after the win was grand and included speeches from the owners and thunderous applause from the players.
Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain and current mentor, Gautam Gambhir, has been praised for his instrumental role in the team's third IPL trophy victory. With his strategic mindset and infectious energy, Gambhir has been credited with turning around the team's season. KKR vice-captain Nitish Rana revealed that Gambhir had set the goal of standing on the podium with the trophy in their hands when he joined as the team's mentor, and Sunday's triumph fulfilled that promise.
The Indian Premier League final saw Kolkata Knight Riders emerge victorious, as their bowlers demolished the Sunrisers Hyderabad for a mere 113 runs. Venkatesh Iyer's unbeaten 52 off 26 balls secured KKR's third title, while SRH's explosive batting strategy proved to be their downfall. In addition to the win, KKR also swept up several individual awards, including Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Season.
In the nail-biting finals between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR emerged victorious and clinched the IPL 2024 trophy. The team's owner, Shah Rukh Khan, who had flown down to Chennai with his family, was seen celebrating the win in an endearing way by hugging and kissing his wife Gauri. The video quickly went viral on social media, capturing the hearts of fans all over the world.