April 20: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. Team isn't surprised with MS Dhoni's show because his skill level during pre-season was very high: Stephen Fleming

Stephen Fleming said that the team isn't surprised with how well MS Dhoni is faring in IPL 2024 because he was performing quite well in the pre-season camp. (READ MORE)

2. At 42, MS Dhoni is still very fit, focussed and hungry: Tom Moody

MS Dhoni received rich praise from Tom Moody after his sensational cameo versus Lucknow Super Giants. (READ MORE)

3. IPL 2024: KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad fined for slow over-rate in Lucknow clash

KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad were fined INR 12 lakh each after maintaining slow over-rate during the Lucknow Super Giants versus Chennai Super Kings clash. (READ MORE)

4. 'He's got to work out like every other player in this tournament' - Adam Gilchrist shuts talk around KL Rahul's inclusion India's T20 WC squad

Adam Gilchrist recently quashed speculation regarding KL Rahul's inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, saying that the LSG captain should keep churning out notable performances in the cash-rich league to stay in contention of the mega event. (READ MORE)

5. 'I have NEVER DISCUSSED him in any interview' - Preity Zinta quashes fake news about wanting Rohit Sharma as PBKS captain

Preity Zinta addressed fake reports of Punjab Kings wanting Rohit Sharma as their next captain. (READ MORE)

6. IPL 2024: Little Meher who received ball from MS Dhoni reflects on heartwarming gesture

MS Dhoni's little fan, Meher, received a ball from the former India captain. She revealed what she intends to do with the ball in the near future. (READ MORE)

7. 'I hope selectors won't forget...' - Sanjay Manjrekar apprehensive about lack of opportunities affecting players' T20 WC selection

Sanjay Manjrekar expressed concerns about Rinku Singh's position in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad as he isn't getting too many opportunities to bat for Kolkata Knight Riders. (READ MORE)

8. 'Want to make sure this becomes a fortress for us' - DC Head Coach Ponting ahead of first home game in Delhi

Ricky Ponting said that the Delhi Capitals are looking to make the Arun Jaitley Stadium a fortress. (READ MORE)

9. 'Makes no sense' - Former Pakistan cricketers question Imad Wasim's exclusion from first New Zealand T20I

Former head coach and ex-chief selector of Pakistan, Mohsin Khan, felt that Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim need as much gametime as possible to gel with the team and prepare themselves to play at the highest level. (READ MORE)

10. 'Minor injury, nothing to worry about' - Stephen Fleming provides injury update on Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar has played five out of the seven Chennai Super Kings' matches in IPL 2024. (READ MORE)