April 12: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's gesture to stop booing Hardik Pandya at Wankhede wins hearts on internet

In a clip that has been going viral all over social media, Kohli was asking the Wankhede crowd to stop booing Hardik Pandya when he came out to bat in the second innings. (READ MORE)

2. 'We'll make sure there are no surprises' - Ricky Ponting ahead of Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants clash

Ricky Ponting reflected on Delhi Capitals’ performances and strategy ahead of the clash with Lucknow Super Giants. (READ MORE)

3. WATCH: Rohit Sharma engages in hilarious on-field banter with Dinesh Karthik, video goes viral

Rohit Sharma who is very good friends with Dinesh Karthik was seen engaging in a friendly banter that had the crowd engaged. The incident happened when the keeper-batter used the reverse scoop shot to hit Akash Madhwal for boundaries in the penultimate over. (READ MORE)

4. 'This is the reason he's such a wanted player by franchises' - Sunil Gavaskar extols Rashid Khan post Jaipur heroics

Rashid Khan's exceptional all-round performance propelled Gujarat Titans to hand Rajasthan Royals their first defeat in IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

5. Virat Kohli has had quite a load in the run-scoring department: Reece Topley

Topley affirmed that RCB aspired to reach the finals at the initial stage, and they still hold that opportunity despite the setbacks. (READ MORE)

6. Kumar Sangakkara optimistic 'good things will happen' with Riyan Parag

Director of Cricket and Head Coach of the Rajasthan Royals, Kumar Sangakkara, was all praise for Riyan in the post-match conference following the GT encounter. Sangakkara commented on the ample potential possessed by the 22-year-old. (READ MORE)

7. I hope India don’t pick Virat Kohli for T20 World Cup, there should be heat on every player: Glenn Maxwell

Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Glenn Maxwell in a lighter tone stated that India shouldn’t pick the 35-year-old for the mega tournament. He added that the Delhi-born cricketer is the best clutch player he has played against and believes that if Kohli doesn’t feature in the T20 World Cup, Australia will have an advantage. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians sign Harvik Desai as replacement for Vishnu Vinod

Mumbai Indians were handed a huge blow after Vishnu Vinod, one of the backup wicketkeepers of their squadron for the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League, suffered an injury. However, the franchise has taken a quick and necessary step to replace the stumper-batter with Harvik Desai. (READ MORE)

9. 'Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya' - Virat Kohli breaks silence on ending fight with Gautam Gambhir

Arch-rivals Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, who had been part of several heated on-field altercations over the years, shared a warm hug during an IPL match in March 2024. (READ MORE)

10. Franchises all around the world want Rashid Khan because of his commitment to batting, bowling, fielding: Sunil Gavaskar

Gujarat Titans broke Rajasthan's winning streak as they defeated them by three wickets on April 10 in Jaipur. Rashid Khan starred with both and  ball and it prompted legendary Sunil Gavaskar to heap praise on the all-rounder. (READ MORE)