April 28: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. 'We could've probably finished at 220' - KL Rahul ponders over missed opportunities against Rajasthan Royals

LSG skipper KL Rahul came forward to talk about how he and Deepak Hooda should have added 20 more runs on the board, and a total of 220 runs would have sufficed against Royals, even providing a cushion for their bowlers. (READ MORE)

2. There has been a lot of ordinary bowling in IPL 2024, says LSG Assistant Coach Lance Klusener

Lance Klusener spoke about the quality of bowling in the IPL 2024. After the match between RR and LSG, Klusener was in the post-match conference, where he talked about the high scores being registered and chased down in the league. (READ MORE)

3. 'We knew it was a matter of time' - Sanju Samson delighted with Dhruv Jurel's exploits against LSG

Sanju Samson lauded Dhruv Jurel for his knock against LSG at Ekana Stadium in the IPL 2024. The RR skipper said that batting at number 5 is the toughest job in T20 cricket. (READ MORE)

4. ‘I just wanted to finish the match’ - Dhruv Jurel reflects on his spot in Rajasthan Royals' batting order

Dhruv Jurel came forward to talk about his spot in Rajasthan Royals’ batting order, branding it both a blessing and a curse. He revealed that he just wanted to bat until the end and finish the game for his side. (READ MORE)

5. LSG vs RR: Sandeep Sharma's in-swinger bamboozles Marcus Stoinis, video goes viral 

In the match, Marcus Stoinis, fresh off a century in the previous match, found himself grappling with the brilliance of Sandeep Sharma's bowling prowess. (READ MORE)

6. 'Heart cried when Rishabh Pant came to bat very low' - Aakash Chopra requests Rishabh Pant to bat up the order

Akash Chopra has urged Pant to take up greater responsibility by batting higher up the order against Mumbai. Chopra was critical of Delhi's tactics of holding Pant back in their previous encounter against MI at Wankhede. (READ MORE)

7. 'That calmness is such a unique element under pressure' - Matthew Hayden lauds Jonny Bairstow's composure against KKR

Speaking exclusively to Star Sports Cricket Live, former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden spoke about the Punjab Kings run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders. (READ MORE)

8. 'I hope Jonny eats the same thing in the next five matches' - Shashank Singh on PBKS opener after his match-winning century against KKR

Bairstow was the Player of the Match after the successful run chase, as he amassed 108* runs in 48 deliveries, and after the clash, star PBKS batter Shashank Singh came forward to heap praise on the England opener. (READ MORE)

9. 'This is always a very important stage of the tournament' - Sourav Ganguly talks about importance of DC's clash against MI

With four wins and five losses in nine matches, Delhi Capitals are currently placed fifth on the points table. Addressing the pre-match press conference on Friday, Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly highlighted that this is an important phase of the tournament. (READ MORE)

10. IPL 2024: PBKS players celebrate famous win versus KKR by enjoying Mishti Doi

Punjab Kings registered the highest successful run-chase in men's T20 cricket on Friday, April 26, as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets. (READ MORE)