April 23: 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.
1. ‘Hardik Pandya’s hitting ability is going down’ - Irfan Pathan reflects on MI skipper’s performance after RR loss
Irfan Pathan took to X and reflect on Pandya’s recent performances. Pathan opined that Pandya’s hitting ability with the bat has been deteriorating. (READ MORE)
2. LSG pace sensation Mayank Yadav's return date revealed by bowling coach Morne Morkel
Morne Morkel, Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) bowling coach, has provided a major update on the fitness of their express pacer Mayank Yadav. According to him, the franchise is looking to play him in their IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 27. (READ MORE)
3. Impact Player rule faces criticism from Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar
The 2023-introduced Impact Player rule enables mid-innings substitutions for added tactical options but faces criticism from players like Axar and Mukesh Kumar. (READ MORE)
4. Sourav Ganguly feels Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should open for India in T20 World Cup 2024
Former India captain Saurav Ganguly endorses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to open the batting for India in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be played in the West Indies and the USA, from June 2. (READ MORE)
5. Subramaniam Badrinath opens up on Dinesh Karthik's T20 World Cup chances
Badrinath raised doubts about Dinesh Karthik's role in the team, questioning if there's space for him in the starting XI due to his advancing career stage. (READ MORE)
6. Pat Cummins has been a wonderful leader from both Australia and SRH's point of view: Aaron Finch
Australia cricketer Aaron Finch assessed Pat Cummins' captaincy so far in the IPL, opining whether the pacer could be given the leadership mantle for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting in June in the USA and West Indies. (READ MORE)
7. Mitch Marsh ruled out of IPL 2024 with hamstring injury
Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League 2024 with a hamstring injury. (READ MORE)
8. IPL 2024: David Warner names two Delhi Capitals batters who have caught his eye
Warner commented on the Impact Player rule in the IPL, emphasizing that its significance lies in how teams adapt to it. (READ MORE)
9. 'In the last two innings, it seemed like he was going too hard too soon' - Aakash Chopra on Riyan Parag ahead of RR's clash with MI
Aakash Chopra, lavished praise on Riyan Parag, stating that any youngster who's on a streak of standout performances, should be concentrated on. (READ MORE)
10. Yuzvendra Chahal becomes first bowler to bag 200 IPL wickets
Yuzvendra Chahal becomes the first bowler in the history of the Indian Premier League to achieve this special feat. (READ MORE)
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