April 17: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. 'Bitter pill to swallow' - Shreyas Iyer disappointed after Kolkata loses to Rajasthan at home

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer came forward to talk about how disappointed he was to lose the game and that they had to take it on the chin and focus on their upcoming assignments. (READ MORE)

2. Gautam Gambhir gave me confidence and assurance that I will do good as opener: Sunil Narine

Reflecting on his remarkable performance, Narine expressed gratitude towards Gambhir, emphasizing how the mentor instilled the belief in him to excel in this role. (READ MORE)

3. Sunil Narine makes IPL history: Century, Wicket, and Catch in a single game

Sunil Narine was able to score a great knock of 109 runs from just 56 balls in the first innings against Rajasthan Royals. (READ MORE)

4. 'We got to blow some teams out of the water before they have even walked out on the field' - Pat Cummins tells team after win over RCB

SRH's batters thrashed the RCB bowlers, posting a mammoth total of 287/3, becoming the highest ever in IPL history. (READ MORE)

5. ‘He is bowling it like a spinner’ - Mitchell McClenaghan decodes Pat Cummins’ slow bouncer

Cummins’ slower bouncer saw him take the wickets of RCB skipper Faf du Plessis and Mahipal Lomror, with former MI pacer Mitchell McClenaghan coming forward to decode the SRH skipper’s tactics and the slow bouncer. (READ MORE)

6. 'Can't see a single Indian staff member' - Virender Sehwag warns RCB's English-speaking staff of leaving Indian players disconnected

Former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Manoj Tiwary provided a detailed assessment on the plight the Royal Challengers Bengaluru find themselves in at the halfway point of IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

7. Ricky Ponting addresses Glenn Maxwell’s decision to step aside from RCB amid poor form

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who is currently serving as the head coach for Delhi Capitals, mentioned that Glenn Maxwell is one of the ‘big dogs’ of RCB and there was pressure on him, especially after the franchise managed to win only one match so far in the IPL 2024 season. (READ MORE)

8. We will come back stronger, it's knockout time for us: RCB head coach Andy Flower

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a scintillating display with the bat while chasing a mammoth target in their previous Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and head coach Andy Flower stated that they will take positives out of the match and come back stronger in the upcoming game. (READ MORE)

9. Cricket is tough when your confidence is low, there’s no way to hide: Faf du Plessis

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit at the bottom of the table, with just a single victory in the seven matches they've played so far. (READ MORE)

10. Mohammed Shami made our jobs easier: Rashid Khan 

Rashid Khan rued the absence of Mohammed Shami in the ongoing edition of IPL as the ace pacer is recuperating after undergoing surgery for a right heel issue. (READ MORE)