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Which side will win the IPL trophy this season?

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Stephen Fleming, head coach CSK, pre-match press conference:

On Ruturaj Gaikwad captaincy: It was MS Dhoni's call with lot of consideration looking at the future. The timing was good. It'll be a grooming process for Ruturaj.

On Ravindra Jadeja: He's right beside Rutu. The way he won the match last year will go down in CSK folklore. He's a natural leader, he's not outspoken. He'll be someone that Ruturaj will use for guidance.
 

Adam Zampa pulls out IPL 2024 citing personal reasons​


In a big blow for Rajasthan Royals, Australia spinner Adam Zampa has pulled out of the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League, citing personal reasons. RR will take on Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2024 opener at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, March 24.

Zampa was retained by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2024 mini-auction held in Dubai on a contract worth Rs 1.50 crore.

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Is the IPL losing its credibility? Why are players pulling out of the tournament?
 
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FearlessRoar said:
Is the IPL losing its credibility? Why are players pulling out of the tournament?
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It is nothing to do with credibility of the IPL. Brook pulled out even from Test series. Salt was surprised he was left out in the auction. He is happy to replace Roy who has his own personal reasons to drop out. Nobody dropped out because they don't like IPL. Ofcourse family/self care first.
 
a tournament spread over 64 days is crazy - anything over 40-45 is not good but the money involved is huge ... personally not a fan !
 
I just feel for the Indian cricketers they are going to be busy for the next two months in IPL and then they would head for WC in USA. It just won't be fair with them, the same thing resulted in their poor play and ignominious defeat against Pakistan in T20 WC 2021.
 
The Bald Eagle said:
I just feel for the Indian cricketers they are going to be busy for the next two months in IPL and then they would head for WC in USA. It just won't be fair with them, the same thing resulted in their poor play and ignominious defeat against Pakistan in T20 WC 2021.
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Yeah , Pakistan has no excuses this time got to give us another beating, will be well rested.
 

A big IPL awaits global stars ahead of 2024 T20 World Cup​


The 17th edition of the IPL will see returning international stars seeking to make a mark before the upcoming edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.​


A host of international cricketers will feature in the IPL 2024. As 10 sides compete to win the all-important IPL Trophy, a number of players from across the world will look to boost their international prospects ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Rishabh Pant

After suffering a horrific accident in December 2022, Rishabh Pant will finally return to competitive cricket in this edition of the IPL. While his ferocious hitting has made him a Test regular, his T20I career hasn’t achieved the same heights. 987 runs in the format at an average of 22.43 and a strike rate of 126.37 hardly do justice to the special talent that the player possesses.

Leading Delhi Capitals in the IPL, Pant will have a golden opportunity to establish his fitness and form weeks before the T20 World Cup.

Virat Kohli

Having featured in just two T20Is since the last T20 World Cup in Australia, Virat Kohli will look at the upcoming games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to strengthen his claim for a spot in the India setup.

The batter’s record speaks for itself, but Kohli might work on his strike rate to build on his role as a sheet anchor. Kohli’s experience is also a big plus, and he has delivered crucial knocks at key stages of previous editions of the T20 World Cups.

These include his 72* against South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2014 edition and a breathtaking 82* in the previous edition against Pakistan.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya has faced significant challenges in recent years on the international stage, with injuries casting a shadow over his journey. His most recent setback occurred during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, where he sustained an ankle injury during a match against Bangladesh, forcing an early end to his campaign.

Since then, Pandya has embarked on a rigorous journey of recovery, marked by significant changes, including his return to his former IPL team, the Mumbai Indians, where he will now serve as captain in the upcoming season.

A finisher, fast bowler and leader, Pandya's multifaceted abilities make him a rare asset in the Indian T20I setup. A successful and injury-free IPL campaign would not only mark his return to form but also bolster his chances of reclaiming a spot in the potential squad for the T20 World Cup.

Rashid Khan

Another player making his way back to cricket after a long break is Afghanistan’s ace spinner Rashid Khan. Rashid underwent surgery to repair his lower back after the completion of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in November.

The leggie recently made his return to international cricket and it hasn’t looked like he has missed a beat, scalping eight wickets in the three-match T20I series against Ireland.

With just three matches under his belt since his return, the timing of the IPL couldn't be more opportune for Rashid, who represents the Gujarat Titans, presenting the perfect chance for him to regain his rhythm ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.

KL Rahul

With all the shots in his book, KL Rahul should be an automatic selection across all formats. However, after featuring as an opener in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, the batter hasn’t returned to the India T20I setup. While his career strike rate is impressively placed close to 140, his scoring rate has decelerated in recent times, down to 120.75 in the last T20 World Cup.

Given India’s riches, their top order is already packed with quality options. However, as he has shown in the ODI format, Rahul is not averse to taking risks and donning several roles for the side. A utility player to the core, an improved run with the bat for Lucknow Super Giants can give a big boost to Rahul’s T20 World Cup chances.

Ishan Kishan

The past few months have been tumultuous for Ishan Kishan, who found himself excluded from BCCI’s central contract list following a leave of absence from the Indian cricket team.

Before that, Kishan had shown glimpses of great form in the shortest format, with two fifties in three games against Australia in late November.

The door to return, however, has been kept open by the coach of the Indian team Rahul Dravid, who has reiterated on several occasions that a player’s return depends solely on his fitness and performance.

Kishan will most likely open the batting for Mumbai Indians and standing at the other end will be the Indian captain Rohit Sharma, giving the southpaw the perfect opportunity to showcase his fiery batting at the top.

Additionally, Kishan's proficiency behind the stumps could further enhance his prospects of a national team recall, particularly amidst uncertainties surrounding the wicketkeeper's position in the potential T20 World Cup squad.

Anrich Nortje

South Africa’s ace pacer Anrich Nortje has featured in three T20s after returning from the back injury that has kept him out of international cricket since September 2023. The fast bowler will look to build on his comeback with Delhi Capitals in a quest to feature for South Africa in the upcoming global megaevent.

While his arrival into the IPL will be delayed due to the birth of his child, Nortje is certain to feature in the later stages of the tournament. The South African management will keep a close eye on his return as the pacer is expected to team up with the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Marcus Stonis

Injuries, alongside Australia's wealth of talent in the middle-order and all-rounder positions, have led to Marcus Stoinis frequently moving in and out of the national team setup in both ODIs and T20Is.

Stoinis showed glimpses of great form, first at the SA20 in South Africa with 10 wickets in five matches and then the T20I series against West Indies, contributing both with the bat and ball before a back injury ruled him out of the T20I series against New Zealand.

Stoinis was a key figure in Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2021, playing vital knocks in victories against South Africa and Pakistan.

This year, with Lucknow Super Giants, Stoinis finds himself under the mentorship of Justin Langer, who served as Australia’s coach during their triumphant 2021 edition. Langer's guidance could potentially reignite Stoinis' prowess, especially with the willow, presenting a compelling selection headache for Australia ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Ravi Bishnoi

A member of India’s class of 2020 in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, Ravi Bishnoi was touted for big things at a young age and over the years, has lived up to the hype, both in domestic and international cricket.

Within no time, Bishnoi has become a regular in India’s T20I setup, scalping 36 wickets in 24 matches at an impressive economy rate of 7.5.

Once ranked as the top T20I bowler in the ICC Rankings, Bishnoi now stands on the cusp of inclusion in India’s potential T20 World Cup squad and a stellar IPL campaign with the Lucknow Super Giants could solidify his position as one of the first names on the team sheet.

Shamar Joseph

Shamar Joseph jumped into the limelight almost out of nowhere, when he helped the West Indies humble Australia at the Gabba in January 2024.

His 13 Test wickets at 17.3 in the series were impressive in themselves, but his sensational 7/68 in Brisbane, which helped West Indies secure their first drawn Test series against Australia since 1999, showed how special the player was. The ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2024 then got a contract with the Lucknow Super Giants after Mark Wood pulled out of the IPL and the youngster has a chance to impress and stake his claim in the West Indies T20I squad.

He has featured in just two T20s so far, but if his meteoric rise is anything to go by, the youngster will reach even greater heights in the coming weeks.

ICC
 
The bowlers will enjoy the liberty of bowling two bouncers per over in the upcoming 2024 Indian Premier League, a significant departure from the previous norm of just one permitted short ball. The BCCI initially introduced this rule in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) earlier in the 2023-24 domestic season. While T20Is strictly adhere to ICC regulations permitting only one short ball, Test and One Day International (ODI) competitions permit two bouncers per over.

Moreover, the BCCI has opted to maintain the rule of verifying a catch when a referral is requested for stumping during IPL 2024 matches. This decision deviates from ICC regulations, where the on-field umpire solely reviews stumping calls.

By including checks for catches before stumping decisions are finalized, the BCCI will ensure fairness to the fielding side.

No stop clock

The teams will retain the privilege of two reviews, along with the ability to review wides and no balls, a provision introduced last year. However, a notable deviation from recent ICC playing conditions will be observed as the IPL opts not to adopt the stop clock rule. This ruling, which has been made permanent in white-ball international matches, aims to ensure timely conduct of the proceedings but will not be implemented in the IPL.


Smart Replay System

The development comes days after a Smart Replay System was confirmed in the upcoming edition of the tournament. To enhance the speed and precision of decision-making, the TV umpire will now receive direct inputs from two operators of the Hawk-Eye system seated alongside him in the same room.

Utilising images captured by eight high-speed cameras strategically positioned across the ground, this new system will aim to provide comprehensive visual data for accurate assessments. As reported by ESPNCricinfo, the traditional role of the TV broadcast director, acting as a mediator between the umpire and the Hawk-Eye operators, will become obsolete under this revamped setup.

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Finally the eyesore Yellow stands are occupied and looks great.
 
Toss Update
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to bat

Bengaluru (Playing XI) - Faf du Plessis(C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat(WK), Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj.

Impact players nominated by Chennai - Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu and Moeen Ali.

Chennai (Playing XI) - Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Mustafizur Rahman, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande.
 
We have to see if RUturaj hass that MSD's touch. After 2008 RCB has lost 7 matches in a row to CSK at this venue
 
emranabbas said:
whats the line up anyone knows?
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru F du Plessis*, V Kohli, RM Patidar, GJ Maxwell, C Green, KD Karthik†, Anuj Rawat, KV Sharma, AS Joseph, MJ Dagar, Mohammed Siraj.

Chennai Super Kings RD Gaikwad*, R Ravindra, AM Rahane, DJ Mitchell, RA Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni†, DL Chahar, M Theekshana, TU Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman
 
emranabbas said:
whats the line up anyone knows?
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Rachin/Darryl Mitchell/Fiz/Theekshana overseas players for CSK
Faf/Maxwell/Green/Alzaari overseas players for RCB

Known players are MSD/Ruturaj/Jadeja/CHahar for CSK
for RCB Kohli/Siraj/Patidar/Dinesh Karthik
 
RCB should use Maxwell as Trump Card... Both with bat and ball, and as X-factor as well (How Australia went on to win World Cup)
 
Lol why did duplessis retired so early from international cricket. He is 40 year old and still playing IPL lmao 🤣
 
Well CSK definitely not going to win IPL this season, I yesterday praised CSK change of captaincy by mistakenly mixing Gaikwad with Rinku.

CSK should go for Rinku as their future captain.
 
Even in the streets of Pakistan, there are better or atleast faster bowlers than this. Horrible start to the IPL.
 
Ab Fan said:
Even in the streets of Pakistan, there are better or atleast faster bowlers than this. Horrible start to the IPL.
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Its CSK style. They always go for medium pacers who get spanked. Its just that their batsmen step up at crucial times to win the matches.
Chahar is useless when the ball does not swing. Tushar is a mega trundler. Dhoni loves these kind of bowlers.
 
Champ_Pal said:
Its CSK style. They always go for medium pacers who get spanked. Its just that their batsmen step up at crucial times to win the matches.
Chahar is useless when the ball does not swing. Tushar is a mega trundler. Dhoni loves these kind of bowlers.
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Tushar has some wheels. touching 140k;.. Chahar is pathetic as he plays only IPL all year. nothign else. So not surprising
 
tnh, Green & Kohli also has the makings of being a great combo
 
Shows why kohli should not be in the 2024 t20wc. WI will have low slow tracks with a plethora of spin bowlers and he will struggle and Ind will end up with below par totals
 
deltexas said:
Shows why kohli should not be in the 2024 t20wc. WI will have low slow tracks with a plethora of spin bowlers and he will struggle and Ind will end up with below par totals
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Lot of 50 in 40 balls coming up.
 
If selectors have really questioned Kohli Sr,he is not doing any favors to himself.At this rate, Gill may replace him in wc .He will put serious pressure on opener in case of early wicket.
 
Vikram1989 said:
If selectors have really questioned Kohli Sr,he is not doing any favors to himself.At this rate, Gill may replace him in wc .He will put serious pressure on opener in case of early wicket.
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All of this is drama. Kohli will be in the T20I squad for the ICC World Cup 2024 no matter what.
 
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