May 2: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. 'I would say 50-60 runs short' - Ruturaj Gaikwad analyses Chennai Super Kings' loss to Punjab Kings

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad pointed out the shortcomings of his team after the lopsided loss against Punjab Kings. (READ MORE)

2. I consider Hardik Pandya to be the most impactful match-winner in ICC events: Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif was effusive in his praise for India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and expressed his satisfaction with India's squad for T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

3. 'I am sort of fed up with that now' - AB de Villiers stands up for Virat Kohli amidst criticism over strike rate

AB de Villiers came out to the aid of Virat Kohli amid criticism over the former India captain's strike rate in T20 cricket. (READ MORE)

4. ICC Women’s T20 WC Qualifier: Ireland seal Group B semi-final spot with resounding win over Vanuatu, Sri Lanka confirm Group A semi-final spot

Netherlands ended Zimbabwe’s aspirations of semi-final contention with a 14-run win at Tolerance Oval. (READ MORE)

5. 'Stop being so insensitive' - Deepak Chahar’s sister comes to pacer's defence following injury during CSK vs PBKS

Deepak Chahar's sister lashed out at the critics after the right-arm pacer once again got injured during the CSK versus PBKS encounter. (READ MORE)

6. CSK vs PBKS: Daryl Mitchell completes two runs as MS Dhoni refuses to leave crease, video goes viral

MS Dhoni refused to give strike to Daryl Mitchell in the last over of CSK's innings versus Punjab Kings. The video garnered a lot of eyeballs on social media. (READ MORE)

7. Mervyn King set to take over from Mark Nicholas as the president of MCC

Mervyn King is set to succeed popular commentator Mark Nicholas as the president of MCC in October. (READ MORE)

8. Wasim Akram to train Sri Lanka pacers ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

Legendary former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to conduct a two-day training program for national players. (READ MORE)

9. I am very disappointed that Rinku Singh is not included in the team: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan expressed his displeasure after flamboyant Rinku Singh couldn't find a place in India's T20 World Cup line-up. (READ MORE)

10. 'Sends the wrong message to the rest of the team' - Irfan Pathan opines as Hardik Pandya named vice-captain for T20 World Cup

Irfan Pathan gave his take on Hardik Pandya being named as India's vice-captain in T20 World Cup squad. (READ MORE)