April 16: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

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1. 'It was a pretty easy decision’ - Glenn Maxwell sheds light on stepping aside for SRH clash in Bengaluru

Maxwell revealed that it was his decision to opt out of the playing XI as this would give some other players in the side a chance to make the lineup and that he is ready to feature for RCB whenever needed. (READ MORE)

2.'I wish I was a batter' - Pat Cummins opens up on RCB vs SRH run-fest

Hyderabad’s captain Pat Cummins took center stage and reflected on how sometimes he wished he was a batter. He was also asked whether bowlers will go extinct in a few years due to such pitches and the performances by the batters, to which the star pacer replied that he still has a few years left in the tank. (READ MORE)

3.IPL 2024: Mustafizur Rahman gets green signal from BCB to extend his IPL 2024 stay

Mustafizur was supposed to return to Bangladesh on May 1 to prepare for the Tigers' five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. (READ MORE)

4. RCB vs SRH: Faf du Plessis discusses coin-flip controversy with Cummins at toss time 

At the toss, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis was spotted explaining to SRH captain Pat Cummins, how the toss referee flipped the coin during Bengaluru's previous game against Mumbai Indians (MI). Subsequently,  Cummins reacted with a vow upon witnessing du Plessis' demonstration. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024: MS Dhoni spotted limping after CSK 's win over MI 

Dhoni seemed not completely fit as he was spotted limping in the team hotel after CSK's resounding triumph. In addition, alongside his teammates, the 42-year-old seemed to be struggling while talking and even leaned on the side wall for support post-match. (READ MORE)

6. 'Naam Bade Par Darshan Chhote' - Sunil Gavaskar lambasts underperforming Glenn Maxwell 

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar didn't shy away from lambasting Glenn Maxwell’s performance this season. Gavaskar opined that the star cricketer has been unable to play fast bowling, especially the deliveries bouncing to the level of his chest or shoulders. (READ MORE)

7. Watch: Shah Rukh Khan spotted picking up fallen KKR flags, video goes viral

In a video that has surfaced on social media, the 'King Khan' was spotted picking up fallen KKR flags in the hospitality area multiple times during the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, April 14. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2024: Irfan Pathan questions Hardik Pandya’s death-over skill

Right from the beginning of IPL 2024, Irfan Pathan pointed out the basic errors Hardik Pandya was making as the captain of Mumbai Indians. (READ MORE)

9. Ronaldo or Undertaker? Matheesha Pathirana gives clarity on celebration with post-match banter with Shivam Dube 

Matheesha Pathirana's dazzling pyrotechnics with the ball earned the Chennai Super Kings a 20-run win against their arch-rivals, the Mumbai Indians. (READ MORE)

10. IPL 2024: Adam Gilchrist feels MI in limbo under Hardik Pandya after CSK loss; Shares his two cents on fans’ perspective

Hardik's post-match remarks invited discussions about the lack of support he is getting from the team. (READ MORE)

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