Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His valuation skyrocketed from his base price of Rs 2 crore as RCB and Mumbai Indians fought for his acquisition. Bhuvneshwar rejoined RCB, his first IPL franchise, after stints with Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad where he became the team's all-time leading wicket-taker. Other notable transfers included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians, Akash Deep to Lucknow Super Giants, Tushar Deshpande to Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match option for Mukesh Kumar.
Fast bowler Tushar Deshpande has been given his T20I debut as India's captain, Shubman Gill, won the toss and chose to bowl first in the fourth match of the series against Zimbabwe. With a 2-1 lead, India aims to secure an unassailable lead while Zimbabwe seeks to win and make the Sunday game a decider. Deshpande, who has taken 116 wickets in 80 T20 games, replaces Avesh Khan in the playing eleven for India while Faraz Akram comes in for Zimbabwe in place of spinner Wellington Masakadza. Both captains are confident in their vision and their teams' ability to perform in all aspects of the game.
Ahead of their five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, Team India has announced a young squad led by Shubman Gill. The team also includes three uncapped players - Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, has named experienced batter Sikandar Raza as their captain. This series will be a test for the young Indian players as they look to make their mark on the international stage.
The Indian cricket team has announced their squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, with youngsters Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Nitish Reddy earning their maiden call-ups. The squad, led by Shubman Gill, also includes the likes of Tushar Deshpande and Dhruv Jurel, who have impressed with their performances in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League. Veteran players like Sanju Samson and Khaleel Ahmed have also been included to provide experience and stability to the team.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain for the Indian cricket team in the absence of Rohit Sharma for the T20I series against Zimbabwe. The series will take place right after the T20 World Cup 2024 and will see a new and young squad, with many players making their debut for the national team. The selectors have shown confidence in the IPL 2024 performers, with players like Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande receiving their first call-ups. Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed, who were part of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad as reserves, have also been included in the team.
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) season progresses, the race for the coveted Purple Cap heats up. With Rajasthan Royals' Avesh Khan and Kolkata Knight Riders' Varun Chakravarthy making significant strides in the most wickets tally, the top spot is still held by Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel. However, challengers like Chennai Super Kings' Tushar Deshpande are not too far behind. The competition for the Purple Cap continues to intensify in the 2024 season, with all eyes on the top 5 contenders and their impressive performances.
Tushar Deshpande Takes a Dig at Royal Challengers Bangalore On Instagram, Gets Criticised Rajasthan Royals Keep their Playoff Hopes Alive with Thrilling Win Over Royal Challengers Bangalore In a high-stakes IPL Eliminator match, Rajasthan Royals edged out Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets to secure a spot in the playoffs. Despite a late comeback by RCB's Mohammed Siraj, who took two wickets in the 18th over, RR's Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer's contributions ensured their team's victory. Meanwhile, CSK's Tushar Deshpande's controversial Instagram story mocking RCB sparked backlash online before being deleted by the player.
As RCB faced RR in the Eliminator match of IPL 2024, it was also the last game for Dinesh Karthik with RCB. Despite his impressive performance as a finisher, RCB suffered a defeat and the former captain was given a guard of honor by his teammates as he bid farewell. Adding to the drama, CSK fans trolled RCB while RCB's six-win streak came to an end. However, their comeback in the second half of the tournament was commendable as they made it to the Playoffs.
The race for the coveted Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has gotten even more exciting, as Chennai Super Kings' Tushar Deshpande and Delhi Capitals' Khallel Ahmed have entered the top 5 in the wicket-takers' list. However, Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the top spot after picking up two crucial wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders. With the T20 World Cup coming up, the players who perform well in the IPL are definitely going to catch the eye of their national selectors.
In a high-scoring IPL match, Gujarat Titans' skipper Shubman Gill and youngster Sai Sudarshan put on a dominant batting display against the Chennai Super Kings. Gill scored 104 off 55 and his partner Sudarshan scored 103 off 51, helping their team put up a massive total of 232/2. Despite a valiant effort from CSK's Tushar Deshpande, who took two wickets, their total proved too much for the opponents to chase. The match marked the first time two players scored centuries in a single IPL innings. Stay tuned for more updates.