Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who was recently released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has expressed his interest in playing for a team with a lighter atmosphere like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Gujarat Titans (GT). Rahul also gave praise to Mumbai Indians (MI) and how they have created a successful team culture under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. He hopes to join a team with a similar environment in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
The release of Rishabh Pant from Delhi Capitals has sparked interest from several franchises in the upcoming IPL auction. Chennai Super Kings, who have shown interest in the wicket-keeper batter, might face difficulties in securing him due to their limited budget. With other teams like Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru having more purse balance, CSK's pursuit of Pant may prove to be challenging. In addition, there are also speculations of a possible homecoming for Ravichandran Ashwin in the CSK team.
The IPL franchises have announced their list of retained players for the upcoming auction, with hefty sums being shelled out to keep top stars on each team. Sunrisers Hyderabad retained South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen for a record-breaking 23 Crore Indian Rupees, closely followed by RCB's Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran. While each team was allowed to retain up to six players, Chennai Super Kings made an unexpected move by retaining MS Dhoni as an "uncapped" player for a base value of 4 Crore Indian Rupees. Stay tuned to see who else will make the cut for the 2025 season.
During a recent owners' meeting at the BCCI headquarters, Shah Rukh Khan and Kavya Maran spoke out against having a mega auction for the upcoming IPL season. They were supported by other owners, including Delhi Capitals' Kiran Kumar Grandhi and Lucknow Super Giants' Sanjiv Goenka. However, a final decision has yet to be made by the BCCI, who will convey their decision to the owners by the end of August. The debate over the mega auction will ultimately determine the number of player retentions allowed.
After his appointment as head coach, Gambhir suggests Morkel for the job due to their experience together at the Lucknow Super Giants and his admiration for the pacer's skills. Talks between BCCI and Morkel have already begun, with the South African's young family and living situation being a factor in the decision. If an agreement is reached, Morkel will replace Paras Mhambrey in Rahul Dravid's support staff.
After Kolkata Knight Riders' dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 IPL final, player Nitish Rana shared an endearing conversation with team mentor Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir, who recently returned to KKR after coaching the Lucknow Super Giants, had expressed his happiness at their reunion but also shared his ultimate happiness would be when the team lifts the trophy. Gambhir's captaincy previously led KKR to two IPL titles and five playoffs appearances. Join the Quint's audience and be a part of shaping our truthful journalism.
After a difficult start to the season, Royal Challengers Bangalore have secured a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs with a 27-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings. Despite losing six straight matches in the first half of the season, RCB's superior net run rate propelled them into the top four alongside CSK, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals. This marks CSK's first time finishing outside the top four in the IPL as RCB earns their second-best winning streak. Stay updated on all IPL 2024 news, including points table, schedule, top run scorers and wicket takers, and live match scores.
In a thrilling match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, RCB's Virat Kohli made history by becoming the top six-hitter of the Indian Premier League 2024 season. Kohli overtook Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants when he smashed his 37th maximum of the ongoing season against CSK's Mitchell Santner. This impressive display of power and skill has left fans in awe and has further solidified Kohli's status as one of the best batsmen in the game.
In a high-stakes IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, Arjun Tendulkar's aggressive act of pretending to throw a ball at the stumps sparked a cheeky response from Australian cricket star Marcus Stoinis. The LSG came out victorious with an 18-run win, thanks to explosive batting from Nicholas Pooran and strong bowling performances from Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen-ul-Haq. MI captain Hardik Pandya expressed disappointment in his team's lack of quality and smart cricket throughout the season, while LSG's Krunal Pandya credited the team's success to their fitness and hard work.
After a lackluster season, Rohit Sharma finally showed his true form in Friday's match against Lucknow Super Giants. His impressive knock of 68 off just 38 balls, including three massive sixes, helped Mumbai Indians secure a victory and reaffirmed his capabilities as one of the best T20 players in the world. However, it was not all smooth sailing for Mumbai as Lucknow's Nicholas Pooran put on a show with a stunning 75 runs off 29 balls, exposing Mumbai's bowling issues. Despite the loss, Mumbai can take solace in Sharma's return to form before the upcoming T20 World Cup.