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IPL 2024: Refreshed Kohli hitting the ball brilliantly, says RCB's Mo Bobat ahead of opener

IANS | March 21, 2024 9:52 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Fresh from a break, Virat Kohli is in a great frame of mind and raring to go as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign on Friday, says Mo Bobat, RCB’s Director of Cricket. Bobat has been closely watching Kohli during training and feels the great batter is hitting the ball superbly.

‘I feel privileged’: Ruturaj Gaikwad on getting CSK captaincy

IANS | March 21, 2024 8:40 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad feels ‘privileged’ about taking the captaincy reins from M.S. Dhoni and expressed confidence in the team with the blended experience of Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane around.

IPL 2024: CSK have to get Virat Kohli out in Power-play in opener, says Matthew Hayden

IANS | March 21, 2024 8:08 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) When the two powerhouses of the tournament, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, meet in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 here on Friday, the focus will be on former India captain Virat Kohli, who is making his return to competitive cricket after missing the South Africa series for the birth of his son.

ICC announces fixtures for 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier

IANS | March 21, 2024 5:33 PM

Dubai, March 21 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the fixtures for the qualifying tournament for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be hosted in Abu Dhabi, UAE from April 25 to May 7. In the Qualifier 2024, 10 teams will be battling it out for two spots in the Women’s T20 World Cup spots to be held in Bangladesh later this year.

IPL 2024: Adam Zampa withdraws due to personal reasons: Report

IANS | March 21, 2024 5:01 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Australia cricketer Adam Zampa has pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to personal reasons, said a report on Thursday. According to newspaper The Australian, Zampa was due to represent the Rajasthan Royals this season but has opted to take a break from the game to refresh.

IPL 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad named new captain of Chennai Super Kings ahead of season opener (ld)

IANS | March 21, 2024 4:51 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Right-handed opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the new captain of Chennai Super Kings for the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking over the reins from the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Gaikwad's captaincy was announced on Thursday, a day ahead of CSK's season opener against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

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