May 19: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. 'Onward and upward towards the trophy' - Vijay Mallya tweets congratulatory message for RCB after playoffs entry

Vijay Mallya put out a congratulatory tweet after RCB managed to reach the playoffs of IPL 2024 with a thrilling win versus CSK. (READ MORE)

2. Watch: Delirious RCB fans escort team bus after Chinnaswamy classic

RCB players received a fantastic reception from their fans after they defeated CSK to enter the IPL 2024 playoffs. (READ MORE)

3. 'God's plan baby' - Rinku Singh congratulates Yash Dayal after pacer's emphatic redemption at Chinnaswamy

Rinku Singh appreciated Yash Dayal's efforts after the left-arm pacer bowled a fantastic last over in RCB's nerve-wracking win against CSK. (READ MORE)

4. IPL 2024: Fans hurl abuses at Chennai Super Kings allrounder Shivam Dube after his lacklustre batting against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Shivam Dube faced flak from the fans after he played an uncharacteristically slow knock of seven off 15 balls in the crucial RCB versus CSK clash. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024: Virat Kohli tears up as RCB qualify for playoffs by beating CSK

Virat Kohli was seen fighting his tears after RCB won their sixth consecutive match and reached the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. (READ MORE)

6. 'Not have any special preparations for the World Cup yet' - Rajkumar Sharma reveals chat with Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma said that the former India captain is focusing on one game at a time ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

7. Rishabh Pant announces his YouTube channel as he affirms to share insights from life

Rishabh Pant opened his own YouTube channel and said that he will be trying to upload some amazing content regularly. (READ MORE)

8. I am thankful to Raina for putting in a good word for me: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli recalled how Suresh Raina spoke to coach Pravin Amre to have him in the playing XI during his early days in the Indian domestic circuit. (READ MORE)

9. 'I'm sure the next person who gets the job will be really looking forward to project' - Justin Langer opts out of race for head coach of Team India

Justin Langer opted out of the race for India's next head coach, who will take charge after Rahul Dravid's tenure ends post the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

10. IPL 2024: Jitesh Sharma to lead Punjab Kings in their last match of season

Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma will lead Punjab Kings in their final league game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of Sam Curran. (READ MORE)