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Gautam Gambhir has expressed his desire to coach the Indian cricket team, calling it the highest honor. Following his successful stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, Gambhir is a strong candidate to replace Rahul Dravid as head coach after the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. He emphasized the collective support of 140 crore Indians in achieving World Cup success.
Rishabh Pant's impressive performance in a warm-up match against Bangladesh has reignited discussions about his inclusion in India's playing eleven for the T20 World Cup opener against Ireland. After recovering from a serious car accident, Pant has returned to peak form, showcasing his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping skills during IPL 2024. His versatility and leadership qualities have been praised, and he is expected to play a crucial role for India in the upcoming tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2024, setting up a final clash against Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). SRH owner Kavya Maran was ecstatic with the team's performance.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in the IPL 2024 Eliminator, setting up a knockout match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite RCB's recent winning streak and RR's winless run, RR's bowlers restricted RCB to 172 runs, and their batsmen chased down the target with an over to spare. Key performances from Trent Boult, R Ashwin, and Avesh Khan helped RR secure the win, while RCB captain Faf du Plessis admitted they were about 20 runs short of a competitive total.
MS Dhoni's explosive performance at Wankhede Stadium, hitting three consecutive sixes off Hardik Pandya's bowling, thrilled the crowd and propelled Chennai Super Kings to a total of 206 runs. This remarkable display of power hitting by Dhoni, who has hit 16 sixes in the season so far, left the fans in awe and overshadowed the match result, showcasing his enduring star power in the IPL.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, known for their bowling prowess, surprised everyone by smashing a record-breaking total of 277 in the IPL 2024, with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Henrich Klaasen leading the charge. Despite Mumbai Indians' strong start in the chase, Sunrisers' improved batting and strategic bowling secured them a convincing victory, signaling a formidable presence in the tournament.
The IPL 2024 season opener will see Faf du Plessis leading RCB against CSK, with Ruturaj Gaikwad replacing MS Dhoni as CSK's captain. Dhoni and Kohli are set to make their comebacks, while the match is expected to be spin-friendly. CSK might play Shivam Dube as a batter alone, while RCB faces a decision on their fourth overseas player.
The IPL 2024 season is likely to be held from March 22 to the end of May, with the final schedule dependent on the dates of India's general elections. Australian player Josh Hazlewood will be unavailable until the first week of May due to the expected birth of his child. England's Rehan Ahmed has withdrawn from the auction to avoid spending too much time away from home at a young age. Sri Lanka has made all its key white-ball players available, while Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will not be available due to national team commitments. Ireland's Josh Little will be available for the entire season, missing international matches against Bangladesh, Pakistan, Netherlands, and Scotland. Other countries, including Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, and Zimbabwe, have made their players fully available for IPL 2024 if they are bought at the auction.