May 12: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. I had meticulously planned Rohit Sharma's dismissal: Varun Chakaravarthy

Varun Chakaravarthy produced a match-winning performance and orchestrated Kolkata Knight Riders' 18-run win versus Mumbai Indians on Saturday, May 11. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2024: CSK prepare for MS Dhoni’s final home game in IPL 2024

The legendary MS Dhoni could be in action for one last time at Chepauk when Chennai Super Kings lock horns with Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, May 12. (READ MORE)

3. 'We haven't played enough good cricket' - Hardik Pandya speaks about MI's dismal season, analyses defeat vs KKR

Hardik Pandya admitted that Mumbai Indians haven't played good enough cricket in IPL 2024, after suffering their ninth defeat of the season on Saturday, May 11. (READ MORE)

4. 'I've got huge raps on him, I think he's a very, very good young player' - Ricky Ponting on Abhishek Porel

Ponting hinted at Porel donning the keeping gloves against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday, stepping in for the suspended Rishabh Pant. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024: Ricky Ponting announces Axar Patel as stand in captain for Delhi Capitals against RCB

Pant was handed over a ban due to the slow over rate during DC’s clash against the Rajasthan Royals on May 7. (READ MORE)

6. IPL 2024: Fan who breached security to meet MS Dhoni, arrested

Authorities swiftly apprehended the intruder, identified as Jaykumar Jani, a resident of Rabarika village in Bhavnagar district. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans sign Gurnoor Singh Brar as replacement for Sushant Mishra

The Gujarat Titans have announced the signing of Gurnoor Singh Brar as a replacement for left-arm pacer Sushant Mishra for the rest of the Indian Premier League 2024. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2024: Ricky Ponting confident of 'sensible' Axar Patel's ability to lead Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting came forward and showed his confidence in all-rounder Axar Patel’s ability to lead DC in Pant’s absence. (READ MORE)

9. 'Came to the dressing room and hugged everyone' - Varun Chakravarthy reveals Shahrukh Khan’s 'huge impact' on KKR team

Varun Chakravarthy said that Shahrukh has been extremely understanding, approachable and supportive even when KKR have failed as a team. The spinner mentioned that the actor has spoken to every cricketer in the dressing room and uplifted their spirits. (READ MORE)

10. ‘I think he’s an exceptional captain’ - Gerald Coetzee heaps praise on Hardik Pandya’s leadership style

Amid MI’s performance, the name of skipper Hardik Pandya has been heavily discussed. Many have come forward to scrutinise Pandya for his tactics, which have led MI to several losses. Amid the scrutiny, MI’s pacer, Gerald Coetzee, took centre stage and came to Pandya’s defence. (READ MORE)