March 31: IPL 2024 Evening News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table, and more

1. Babar Azam gets reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain

In an interesting turn of events, talismanic Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been reappointed as the captain of the national team in the two white-ball formats. His first assignment is set to be the five-match T20I home series against New Zealand in April. (READ MORE)

2. 'It has actually been a very tricky one' - Vijay Shankar shares insights on new two bouncers per over rule

While limiting short-pitched bowling appears batter-friendly, Shankar feels it puts pressure on both bowlers and batters to be smart in utilization and preparation. (READ MORE)

3. Alyssa Healy leads Australia to 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in opening T20I

Healy remained unbeaten on 65* (42) to help her side chase down 127 to go 1-0 up in three-match series.

4. BAN vs SL: Prabath Jayasuriya gets lifeline after series of unsuccessful catch attempts from fielders

As the ball travelled to the first slip, the fielder dropped the catch, juggling it to the second slip, who fumbled the catch once again, and as the ball travelled to the third slip, the fielder once again failed to catch it as the ball dropped to the ground. (READ MORE)

5. Wanindu Hasaranga to miss entire IPL 2024 citing injury

The legspinner, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 1.5 crores ahead of the auction after an impressive stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is currently nursing a left heel injury that has cast doubts over his participation in the cash-rich league. (READ MORE)

6. ‘India has just found its fastest bowler’ - Brett Lee passes verdict after Mayank Yadav’s heroics against PBKS

The 47-year-old took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and opined that India has found its fastest bowler, heaping praise on the 21-year-old for his spell. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2024: MCA denies rumours of extra security for Hardik Pandya at Wankhede

Ahead of Mumbai's first home fixture, the rumours claimed that MCA had tightened the security at Wankhede as the fans who would boo or abuse Hardik during the match, will be escalated from the ground. (READ MORE)

8. 'MSD will hit a six to finish the match' - Michael Hussey makes huge prediction ahead of DC vs CSK clash

As the two teams prepare to lock horns, former Australian teammates turned opposing coaches, Michael Hussey and Ricky Ponting, have made contrasting predictions about the potential match-winner. (READ MORE)

9. Why are Spencer Johnson and Sai Kishore not playing IPL 2024 Match 12 between GT vs SRH?

Gujarat Titans have left out Spencer Johnson and Sai Kishore from their playing XI for their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. (READ MORE)

10. Many people say sometimes I look like Suryakumar Yadav and sometimes Jasprit Bumrah: Mayank Yadav

In the post-match press conference after LSG vs PBKS game, while talking about his brilliant performance, he also said many people have often told him that he looks like Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. (READ MORE)