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Uninterrupted by poll or pandemic, IPL an unavoidable annual sporting event

Uninterrupted by election or pandemic, the cash-rich tournament has become an unavoidable annual event

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB head-to-head, Chennai pitch report, weather forecast

The two teams have faced each other in 31 matches with the yellow brigade having the upper hand. The match will be played on a relatively slow wicket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai

My11Circle outbids Dream11, becomes official fantasy sports partner of IPL

The five-year period will begin from the IPL 2024 season, starting in March 2022 with the opening match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2024: Zaheer Khan reveals big secret about Dhoni's priorities in life

Cricket remains integral but "not everything" for MS Dhoni, says his former India teammate Zaheer Khan of the man with a penchant for catching the world off-guard and an eagerness to explore various avenues. At 42, the two-time World Cup winning captain Dhoni is gearing up to lead Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming IPL. The charismatic former India skipper had quit international cricket four years back. "MS Dhoni understood a long time ago that he is passionate about cricket and it is an integral part of his life. But it couldn't be everything," Zaheer said in an episode dedicated to the Dhoni on JioCinema. Besides his World Cup triumphs and India's march to the world number one position in Tests, Dhoni has led CSK to a joint-record five IPL titles, having taken on the top leadership role from the league's inaugural edition in 2008. Zaheer said, "When you're playing, switching off (from the game) is very important. Cricket is not everything. Every cricketer has to face this ...

IPL 2024: Will MSD retire after CSK-RCB match? CSK's wicketkeeping options

Suffering from knee issues, the former India captain had undergone surgery right after the completion of IPL 2023

IPL 2024: Dhoni steps down as CSK captain; Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead vs RCB

On the eve of the IPL 2024 opener, Chennai Super Kings have changed their captain. Ruturaj Gaikwad will take the reins from MS Dhoni as CSK captain

IPL 2024 opening ceremony live timing, performers list, live streaming

IPL 2024 opening ceremony, which begins at 6:30 PM IST on March 22, will be followed by a marquee encounter between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

IPL 2024: Pandya's MI plays first intra-squad practice game without Rohit

In the huddle before the intra-squad game of the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya was seen hugging Rohit Sharma by getting out of the huddle

IPL 2024: Highest individual scores in the history of Indian Premier League

Here are the top five high-scorers in the history of the Indian Premier League. The list has only one Indian who currently plays for a franchise from the northern part of India

IPL 2024: MI replaces injured Madushanka with U-19 star from South Africa

Maphaka, who is just 17 years old, was in brilliant form during the U1-9 World Cup 2024 where he received the Player of the Tournament award for picking 21 wickets

IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans name Sandeep Warrier as Shami's replacement

Gujarat Titans have roped in Kerala medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier as a replacement for injured senior Indian seamer Mohammed Shami, the Indian Premier League said on Wednesday. Shami recently underwent a successful Achilles heel surgery in London for his right heel problem. He is expected to be undergoing rehabilitation for almost the whole of IPL 2024, thus ruling him out of the entire event. Shami has not played competitive cricket since last year's ODI World Cup final here, which India lost by six wickets against Australia. As for Warrier, the 32-year-old has played five IPL matches since 2019, grabbing two wickets at an economy of 7.88. "Shami the veteran Indian pacer recently successfully underwent surgery for his right heel problem and is currently recovering," read a statement from IPL. "His replacement, Sandeep Warrier, has so far played 5 IPL matches and will join GT for his base price of INR 50 Lac." GT will be his fourth IPL franchise, having previously played for Ko

If Rahul performs in IPL 2024, reward will be T20 World Cup slot: LSG coach

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first. Rahul, who is coming back from a quadriceps injury and is not expected to keep wickets at the beginning of the IPL, is still not a certainty in the Indian T20 squad and only a good IPL with both the bat and gloves can seal the deal for him. Asked how he would balance his skipper's personal ambition with the team's interests, Langer said it isn't all that complicated. "If the team does well, everyone gets rewarded. If KL can captain LSG to IPL title, that means he would have captained well, batted well and kept wickets well," Langer replied to a PTI query during a season-opening media interaction on Wednesday. Apart from Rahul, the other serious T20 World Cup contender from LSG is leg-spinner Ravi ...

IPL 2024: Langer sidesteps question on coaching India, terms Dravid lucky

Justin Langer got a 'probing delivery' on his possible future as coach of the Indian national team but the former Australian opener like his playing days, judged it perfectly and left the one bowled on the "corridor of uncertainty". Langer, who took a two-year-break after his much publicised acrimonious exit from Australian team's head coach's position in 2022, is back as the head coach of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants. He got a straight question first up. Will he be considering a possibility of coaching Indian team in the near future? He first laughed as the franchise very rightly wanted to keep it strictly about themselves but the gritty Aussie very nicely skirted the question. "I was talking to Ricky Ponting and I cannot believe depth of talent in India. My mind is blown away. India is blessed to have so much of talent and Rahul Dravid must be waking up really excited with amount of talent that he gets to work with," said Langer, carefully side-stepping the issue. For the

Moment of my life: RCB ace Shreyanka describes meeting idol Virat Kohli

She was the cynosure of all eyes on Sunday having played a massive role in RCB's WPL triumph but Tuesday night gave 'Purple Cap' winner Shreyanka Patil a chance to enjoy a rare 'Fan Girl' moment with none other than Virat Kohli. The 21-year-old off-spinner, who had been a revelation in both eliminator and final with her match-winning performances at the death, couldn't stop gushing on social media when she realised that her childhood idol actually knew her name. "Started watching cricket cos of him. Grew up dreaming to be like him. And last night, had the moment of my life," she wrote on 'X', posting her picture alongside Kohli from the RCB 'Unbox' event. "Virat said, 'Hi Shreyanka, well bowled.' He actually knows my name," the surreal feeling was yet to sink and it was understandable from her post. Shreyanka was picked up by RCB during inaugural WPL auctions last year at base price of Rs 10 lakh and she finished with six wickets in seven matches, the most for her team. In Septemb

Will RCB lift IPL 2024 trophy? 3 times when Kohli's team came very close

"I will try my very best with my abilities, and my experience to be able to do that for the fans and the franchise," Kohli said at an Unbox event of the RCB

RCB to MI: A look at new jerseys of all 10 teams for IPL 2024 | In pics

Most of the Indian Premier League team announced the arrival of new jerseys for the new season with RCB even changing their name in a special unboxing event

IPL 2024: What will be KKR's playing 11 if Shreyas Iyer misses the opener?

The full clarity on Shreyas' injury is yet to be developed and if he does not play, Nitish Rana will lead the KKR unit in the opening fixture as he is designated vice-captain

IPL 2024 playoffs predictions: Which teams could secure knockout berths?

According to the Crystal Ball prediction report, Rajasthan Royals (54.8%), Chennai Super Kings (48.9%), Kolkata Knight Rider (46.4%), and Mumbai Indians (44.6%) could make it to the IPL 2024 playoffs

Surya not fit for opener! MI Playing 11 vs GT in IPL 2024 match on March 24

The 360-degree batter will undergo another fitness test on Thursday, March 21 to try and get fit and join the Mumbai Indians side

Angel One signs strategic partnership deal with Indian Premier League

The deal is for five years from 2024-2028 where Angel One will serve as an Associate Partner of IPL in the financial services category