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<p>Despite <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sanju-Samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samson's</a></strong></span> brilliant innings of 86 runs, his dismissal triggered controversy because of the catch taken by Shai Hope, which some felt was too close to the boundary ropes. The third umpire, Michael Gough, made the decision quickly, leaving many fans, especially those of the Royals and Samson, dissatisfied. Former England captain Paul Collingwood, a friend of Gough, defended the decision but suggested that Gough could have taken more time and considered more angles before making the call.</p>

Former cricketers are still discussing the controversial dismissal of Sanju Samson in the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.

<p>Brian Lara believes that <span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong><a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Suryakumar-Yadav/446507" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suryakumar Yadav</a></strong></span> should bat at number three for India in the T20 World Cup, with Virat Kohli moving down to number four. Lara acknowledges that some may not agree with his suggestion, but he feels strongly that India's best T20 batter should get more time on the field.</p>

Brian Lara thinks that Suryakumar Yadav should bat at number three in the T20 World Cup.

<p><span style="color: #169179;"><strong><a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rohit-Sharma/34102" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma's</a></strong></span> recent form in the IPL has been concerning, with only 34 runs scored in his last five matches, including four low scores. Despite Mumbai Indians winning against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rohit seemed disheartened after being dismissed for just four runs. He had a strong start to the season but struggled in the last few games.</p>

Rohit Sharma was seen upset in the Mumbai Indians' dressing room, which surprised many and caused concern among fans.

<p><span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli,</a></strong></span> the star player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), is currently in Dharamsala for their important match against Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. Kohli, known as a role model for young cricketers worldwide, is performing exceptionally well this season, leading as the highest run-scorer with 542 runs in 11 matches. During a training session, a heartwarming video of Kohli interacting with young players and signing autographs went viral on social media.</p>

A video of Virat Kohli joking around and speaking in Punjabi accent with young cricketers in Dharamsala has become popular online.

<p><span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong><a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sanju-Samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a></strong></span>, the wicketkeeper for India, shared a story about how a small lie he told to Rahul Dravid helped kickstart his career in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He explained that his entry into the IPL was facilitated by a chance encounter between former cricketer S Sreesanth and Dravid, who was the captain of Rajasthan Royals at the time.</p>
<p>Back in 2009, Samson was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad, but he didn't get much playing time. After waiting for three years, he finally got signed by KKR for the 2012 season.</p>

Sanju Samson stopped Rahul Dravid and said, "This kid hit six sixes in an over." This lie changed his career.

<p><strong><a title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a></strong> has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the only player to score 4000 runs in matches that his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has won. Throughout his 17-year career in the IPL, all with RCB, he's been a consistent performer. This season, he's leading the batting charts with 542 runs in 11 matches, earning him the Orange Cap. Out of the 16 players who have crossed the 4000-run mark, Kohli stands alone as the only one to achieve this milestone while contributing to his team's victories.</p>

 RCB shared this achievement on social media, highlighting Kohli's unique feat among IPL players. 

<p>Chennai Super Kings suffered a setback ahead of their IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings as<span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Matheesha-Pathirana/1194795" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Matheesha Pathirana,</a></strong></span> their fast bowler, got injured and had to return to Sri Lanka for recovery. Pathirana had performed well in the season, taking 13 wickets in six matches. It's uncertain if he'll come back later. Additionally, there are concerns about<span style="color: #3598db;"><strong><a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Deepak-Chahar/447261" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Deepak Chahar's</a></strong></span> injury, with doubts about his return for the rest of the season.&nbsp;</p>

CSK suffered a big setback as Matheesha Pathirana got injured.

<p>Wasim Akram discussed the criticism surrounding <span style="color: #2dc26b;"><strong><a style="color: #2dc26b;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli's </a></strong></span>strike rate in IPL 2024 in detail. Despite concerns, Kohli has been consistent and holds the Orange Cap with 542 runs in 11 matches. Some former cricketers have criticized his strike rate of 148.08. However, Kohli remains unfazed by the criticism, focusing on winning games for his team. He emphasized his track record of delivering for his team over 15 years, disregarding the opinions of those who question his performance.</p>

Wasim Akram responded to the talk about Virat Kohli's strike rate by saying, "If you're scoring a century at a strike rate of 150, what's the problem?"

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<p>After the RCB vs. GT match, Virat Kohli made a kind gesture towards <span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Noor-Ahmad/1182529" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noor Ahmad</a></strong></span>, the bowler from Gujarat Titans who dismissed him during the game. Despite Kohli's strong performance alongside <span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Faf-du-Plessis/44828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis,</a></strong></span> Kohli got out just before reaching his fifty. However, after the match, Kohli gifted Noor Ahmad a signed jersey with a message praising his bowling skills. <button class="flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-md p-1 text-xs text-token-text-tertiary hover:text-token-text-primary"></button></p>
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Noor Ahmad shared this gesture on Instagram, expressing his gratitude towards Kohli.

<p>Mumbai Indians suffered a big setback in their IPL 2024 campaign, losing their eighth match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite a strong start with Nuwan Thushara taking three wickets early on, KKR managed to set a target of 170 runs. Mumbai's captain, <span style="color: #2dc26b;"><strong><a style="color: #2dc26b;" title="click here" href="../../player/Hardik-Pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a></strong></span>, faced harsh criticism for his leadership as they struggled, eventually losing by 24 runs.&nbsp;</p>

Hardik appeared visibly upset and disheartened in the dugout, with his emotions going viral on social media.

<p>During the match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, there was controversy surrounding the dismissal of <span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sanju-Samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a></strong></span>. He was caught by Shai Hope, but there was debate over whether Hope's foot touched the boundary rope. Despite no clear evidence, the TV umpire ruled Samson out. Kumar Sangakkara, the director of cricket at Rajasthan Royals, spoke about the incident in detail during the post-match press conference.</p>

Kumar Sangakkara speaks up about Sanju Samson's controversial dismissal following a tense discussion on the field.

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<p>After the match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, Parth Jindal, who co-owns Delhi Capitals, had a friendly chat with <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sanju-Samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a></strong></span>, the captain of Rajasthan Royals, and Manoj Badale, the owner of Rajasthan Royals. This was a stark difference from the intense moments seen during the game. Jindal showed warmth and friendliness as he shook hands with Samson and exchanged some words with him.<button class="flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-md p-1 text-xs text-token-text-tertiary hover:text-token-text-primary"></button></p>
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Parth Jindal was seen getting emotional during the Delhi Capitals' match against Rajasthan Royals.

<p><span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong><a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Mitchell-Santner/502714" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Santner</a></strong></span> feels a bit frustrated because he hasn't had many chances to play in the IPL this season. He's only played in one match so far. He's been with CSK since 2018, but because of the team's lineup and having another all-rounder like <span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong><a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Ravindra-Jadeja/234675" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja,</a></strong></span> he hasn't gotten to play much. In six seasons, he's only played 16 matches.</p>

A Chennai Super Kings player feels upset because he hasn't had many opportunities to play.

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Travis-Head/530011" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Travis Head</a></strong></span> and <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Abhishek-Sharma/1070183" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Abhishek Sharma</a></strong></span> were on fire at the start of the season for Sunrisers Hyderabad. They were opening the batting and scoring a ton of runs in the first six overs of the match. They set some records, including two-century partnerships, and had a super high strike rate. It helped SRH win five out of their first seven matches.</p>

Has Sunrisers Hyderabad's super strong performance slowed down a bit?

<p>&nbsp;Recently, during IPL 2024, there's been a lot of talk about it, especially after Sunil Gavaskar criticized Virat Kohli for his slow scoring. <span style="color: #f1c40f;"><a style="color: #f1c40f;" title="click here" href="../../player/KL-Rahul/422108" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a></span>, now captain of Lucknow Super Giants, changed his stance and said that strike rate matters, but it depends on the situation of the game. If you need to chase a low score, you don't need to score very quickly, but if the target is high, then you might need to score faster.</p>

Three years ago, KL Rahul said that strike rate is not that important in T20 cricket.

<p>During a match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamsala, <span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/MS-Dhoni/28081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a></strong></span> walked out to bat at No.9, which is quite low in the batting order. Usually, he comes in later in the innings when there are only a few balls left to play. Unfortunately, on this occasion, he got out for a first-ball duck to pacer Harshal Patel, who bowled him out with a well-timed yorker.</p>

MS Dhoni getting out for a golden duck at No.9 for PBKS against CSK led to a lot of memes.

<p><span style="color: #e67e23;"><strong><a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Shubman-Gill/1070173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a></strong></span>, the captain of the Gujarat Titans, has been struggling in IPL 2024 lately. Although he started the season well, he hasn't been scoring many runs in recent matches. His last score above 50 was on April 10. He also wasn't picked for the T20 World Cup squad but was named as a reserve player. In a recent match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gill only scored 2 runs.</p>

Virender Sehwag believes Gill can bounce back and advised him to focus on maintaining his place in the team.

<p><span style="color: #843fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #843fa1;" title="Click here" href="../../player/Heinrich-Klaasen/436757" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heinrich Klaasen</a></strong></span>, who has been performing exceptionally well in IPL 2024, found himself in a surprising situation at a mall in Hyderabad. Fans mobbed him along with his teammates, overwhelming him with their excitement and chants. Klaasen, not accustomed to such attention from fans, seemed frustrated by the unexpected encounter. Videos of the incident quickly spread on social media, highlighting the overwhelming response he received from fans.</p>

Heinrich Klaasen got really upset after being surrounded by SRH fans in a busy Hyderabad mall.

<p>During a recent IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad won a close game by just one run. In the final delivery of the match, Rajasthan Royals' <span style="color: #236fa1;"><strong><a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rovman-Powell/820351" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rovman Powell</a></strong></span> was given out LBW by the umpire, and despite his review, the decision stood. However, even if Powell's review had been successful, it wouldn't have changed the outcome of the match.&nbsp;</p>

Dale Steyn came up with a suggestion inspired by baseball after a significant LBW issue emerged in the last-ball drama .

<p>&nbsp;Instead of <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rohit-Sharma/34102" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a></strong></span> opening alongside <span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a></strong></span>, Jadeja proposes that Kohli should open with Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Rohit moves down to bat at number three. According to Jadeja, this adjustment will give Rohit a better understanding of the game situation. He believes that Kohli's consistency in batting and the powerplay overs will help him settle in and score runs effectively.</p>

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