April 3: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. IPL 2024: Irfan Pathan wants 'leader' Hardik Pandya to do 'difficult things'

After suffering their third straight loss in the ongoing IPL against Rajasthan Royals, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has come down hard on Hardik Pandya's leadership and decision-making. (READ MORE)

2. 'My aim is to play for India as much as possible' - Mayank Yadav opens up after back-to-back match-winning shows

Following an exceptional showing against RCB, where he clinched his 2nd Player of the Match award in a row, Yadav remains resolute in his quest for an India cap. (READ MORE)

3. 'I didn’t realise he was this young' - Shane Watson applauds Riyan Parag's maturity and composure in IPL 2024

Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson has praised Riyan Parag for his onslaught in IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

4. In just 3 innings, Riyan has turned his critics into admirers: Wasim Jaffer

Parag has made 181 runs in three matches so far in IPL 2024 and with that, he is currently the joint-leading run-scorer of the tournament. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024: Ishan Kishan spotted in hilarious superhero costume at Mumbai airport, picture goes viral

Ishan Kishan was spotted wearing a Superman costume at the Mumbai airport. This comes as a Mumbai Indians’ interdisciplinary action against the players who do not comply with rules. Kishan was seen entering the airport premises with luggage and decked up in a superhero costume. (READ MORE)

6. Bowling has always been RCB's weakness: Harbhajan Singh

RCB’s bowling attack has come under heavy criticism from former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has advised the team to change their mindset and prioritize taking wickets over containing runs. (READ MORE)

7. RCB, why the hell did you let Yuzvendra Chahal go?: Shane Watson

Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson recently scrutinized Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their decision to let go of Yuzvendra Chahal after the latter continues to perform for RR in the IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2024: Rinku Singh and Andre Russell engage in playful banter on flight en route to Vizag

KKR stars Rinku Singh and Andre Russell were seen singing the famous Bollywood song 'Lutt Putt Gaya' in their flight en route to Vizag. (READ MORE)

9. IPL 2024: KKR-RR, GT-DC fixtures rescheduled

In a major announcement made by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 matches between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals as well as Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals have been rescheduled. (READ MORE)

10. ‘What wrong has Rohit Sharma done?’ - Navjot Singh Sidhu weighs in on Mumbai Indians' captaincy change

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu opened up on the uproar from the Mumbai Indians fans towards captain Hardik Pandya. (READ MORE)