Saturday, May 11
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke provided insights into the dynamics between Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma, highlighting their relationship amidst speculation of discord in Mumbaui Indians in their dismal Indian Premier League campaign. Clarke praised Sharma's character and leadership qualities, expressing confidence in his ability to support Pandya during challenging times.
Former Pakistan batsman Salman Butt expressed concerns over the team's batting order, particularly the unsettled opening combination, after their loss to Ireland. He criticized Mohammad Rizwan's opening instead of Babar Azam and questioned Fakhar Zaman's slow strike rate. Ireland's victory was anchored by strong bowling and Andy Balbirnie's resilient batting, setting up a thrilling second T20I clash.
Bet on KKR and RR making the playoffs and SRH most likely to join them, leaving CSK, LSG and DC battling it out for the fourth spot. For RCB or GT to get into the mix would need many results to go their way. No one is yet certain of making the playoffs, but two teams (MI and PBKS) are totally ruled out.
KKR faces MI in crucial match. KKR close to playoffs, MI struggling. Jasprit Bumrah standout for MI. KKR aims for top two finish. Weather gloomy in Kolkata. Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya underperforming.
Cricketing legends Sourav Ganguly and Matthew Hayden, former Australia opener, have weighed in on Virat Kohli's batting position for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Ganguly praised Kohli's exceptional IPL form, suggesting he's well-suited for opening for India. Hayden, however, expressed reservations about Kohli's suitability as an opener, arguing for a left-right combination.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has been fined 25% of his match fees for maintaining a slow over rate during their Indian Premier League 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings. The Board of Control for Cricket in India and IPL confirmed the penalty, highlighting it as the team's second offense under the IPL's Code of Conduct.
Former Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni demonstrated his batting prowess in the Indian Premier League, scoring three sixes in an unbeaten 11-ball 26 cameo, bringing his total of IPL sixes to 251, putting him on par with South African cricketing master AB de Villiers. Dhoni achieved this feat in 228 innings.
Ireland secured their first-ever T20I victory against Pakistan in a thrilling match at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin. Andrew Balbirnie, along with Harry Tector and Curtis Campher, led Ireland to a five-wicket victory with just one ball to spare. The event marked an unforgettable moment in Irish cricket, as fans celebrated the victory with jubilant scenes.
Rahul Dravid, who took over in November 2021, was handed a short-term extension till the T20 World Cup in US and Caribbean in June. His two-year contract ended with the team's defeat in the final of ODI World Cup last November. TOI has learnt that Dravid is unlikely to reapply for the current job.
In an unprecedented move, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, while announcing “the salient features of the Domestic Cricket Calendar for the 2024-25 season,” revealed that the Board has eliminated the toss in the CK Nayudu Trophy (for men's Under-23) matches for the 2024-25 season, with the visiting team now having the right to choose whether to bat or bowl first.
