<a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Mitchell-Starc/311592" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Starc</a>, the Kolkata Knight Riders' high-priced player, wasn't in the team for their match against Punjab Kings. Despite his expensive price tag, he hasn't performed well in the IPL so far, taking only six wickets in seven matches at a high run rate. In the last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he was hit for three sixes but managed to take a crucial wicket in the end. KKR captain <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Shreyas-Iyer/642519" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> confirmed that Starc wasn't playing due to a finger injury, not his poor form.

Shreyas Iyer explained why Mitchell Starc wasn't playing for KKR against PBKS. It's because of a finger injury, not his recent poor performance.

As the T20 World Cup squad selection draws near, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif shared his picks for the Indian team. He suggested Yashasvi Jaiswal to open with <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rohit-Sharma/34102" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a>, while <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> would bat at No.3. Suryakumar Yadav follows Kohli in the lineup. Rishabh Pant was chosen as the first-choice wicketkeeper, and <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Hardik-Pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> was included despite recent criticism.

Mohammad Kaif's T20 World Cup squad doesn't include Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj. Instead, KL Rahul replaces Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper.

<a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli's</a> recent innings in IPL 2024 have sparked different opinions. While he's the top scorer with 430 runs, his batting style has raised concerns. Despite a decent strike rate of 145, his performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad drew attention. After a strong start, Kohli slowed down significantly in the middle overs. This inconsistency is worrying, especially with the T20 World Cup approaching. Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja believes Kohli's innings had both positive and negative aspects, highlighting the need for flexibility in RCB's batting order.

Jadeja commented on Virat Kohli's performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying that Kohli's pace slowed down as soon as the Powerplay phase of the match finished.

&nbsp;RCB still has a chance to turn things around in their remaining six games. Currently at the bottom of the table with two points in eight matches and a negative run rate, RCB needs to win all their remaining matches, including the upcoming one against Sunrisers Hyderabad. If they win all, they'll have 14 points, and other results need to go their way to have a chance at qualifying based on a better Net Run Rate. If the top 3 teams win a certain number of their remaining matches, RCB could still make it with 14 points.

After Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chances of reaching the IPL playoffs are slim.

Virender Sehwag, the former Indian cricketer, has shared his thoughts on who he thinks should be in India's T20 World Cup squad. Surprisingly, he didn't include <a title="click here" href="../../player/hardik-pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya.</a> Instead, he suggested Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh as potential replacements. For his ideal starting XI, he mentioned players like <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/yashasvi-jaiswal/1151278" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a>, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant. Then, he paused to consider either Rinku Singh or Shivam Dube for the sixth position.

Virender Sehwag has chosen his ideal T20 World Cup team for India. 

Sourav Ganguly praised <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/kl-rahul/422108" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> for his outstanding performance against Chennai Super Kings. Ganguly also recalled his conversation with Rahul during the 2022 World Cup, where he advised him to play fearless cricket. Ganguly emphasized the importance of playing freely and without fear in T20 cricket, highlighting Rahul's exceptional batting in the ongoing IPL season.

Sourav Ganguly gave KL Rahul important advice ahead of the T20 World Cup .

Rajasthan Royals continued their impressive performance in IPL 2024 with a convincing nine-wicket victory in Jaipur. <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/sandeep-sharma/438362" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandeep Sharma</a>, despite being an underrated bowler, showcased his skills by taking 5 wickets for 18 runs against Mumbai Indians. His performance, which included two crucial wickets early on and three more in the final over, helped restrict MI to 179/9. <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/yashasvi-jaiswal/1151278" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal's</a> unbeaten century, scoring 104 runs off 60 balls, complemented the bowling effort.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scores a hundred, Sandeep Sharma takes 5 wickets as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians convincingly.

<a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/sunil-narine/230558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunil Narine</a> has confirmed that he won't be coming out of retirement to play in the T20 World Cup. Despite requests from West Indies captain Rovman Powell and others, Narine stated that his decision to retire from international cricket stands firm. He expressed gratitude for the support but emphasized that he's not reconsidering his retirement.

Sunil Narine has declined the offer to play in the T20 World Cup.

Harbhajan Singh believes there shouldn't be any argument about <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/sanju-samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson's</a> inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad. He also thinks Samson should be prepared to take on the role of India's T20I captain after Rohit Sharma. As for the wicketkeeper spot, there are five contenders: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/dinesh-karthik/30045" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a>, KL Rahul, and Jitesh Sharma. Ishan Kishan is unlikely to be considered due to his batting position.

Harbhajan Singh firmly believes that Sanju Samson should be India's next T20 captain after Rohit Sharma.

<a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/hardik-pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> is facing criticism after Mumbai Indians' poor performance in IPL 2024. With the team struggling and Pandya not performing well in batting, bowling, or as captain, concerns are mounting. Former cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Pandya's form is worrying not only for MI but also for the Indian cricket team. Pathan suggests that if Pandya doesn't improve, he risks losing the respect of his teammates and becoming a weak link in the team.

 Irfan Pathan criticizes Hardik Pandya, calling him a weak link for Mumbai Indians.

Wasim Akram thinks <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rohit-Sharma/34102" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> should have stayed as captain of Mumbai Indians. The new captain, <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/Hardik-Pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a>, has been criticized, especially as Mumbai Indians are currently 8th in the IPL 2024 standings. Fans have been unhappy about the change in leadership and have been booing Hardik. Akram believes that booing the captain isn't helpful for the team, and he supports Hardik despite the tough situation.

Wasim Akram is wondering why Hardik Pandya became captain of MI instead of Rohit Sharma.

<a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> made his mark with a slow yet significant half-century against SRH in IPL 2024. It was his 53rd fifty in the league, setting a record. His innings helped RCB reach a massive total at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Kohli's half-century came in 37 balls, guiding RCB to 133/3 in 13.1 overs.

Kohli also became the first player to cross 400 runs in the 2024 IPL season.

<a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Shubman-Gill/1070173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill,</a> the captain of Gujarat Titans in the IPL, discusses his chances for the T20 World Cup squad amidst tough competition. He talks about how he prepared for captaincy, learning from players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He also shares the challenge of switching between formats, and maintaining his game while adapting to the different demands of T20 cricket.

Shubman Gill says he'd feel let down if he doesn't get selected for the T20 World Cup.

RCB won against SRH, giving them hope for the IPL playoffs despite being at the bottom of the table. This win, after a month of losses, didn't change their position much, but it boosted their chances. To make the playoffs, RCB needs to win all their remaining matches, totalling 14 points. They can aim for the third or fourth position.

After finally winning against SRH and breaking their six-match losing streak.

<a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rishabh-Pant/931581" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a> played a remarkable innings, scoring an unbeaten 88 runs off just 43 balls in a recent T20 match for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans. This performance came at a crucial time as the selectors were about to pick the T20 World Cup squad. The question now arises: has Pant done enough to secure a spot as the first-choice wicketkeeper for the tournament?

has Pant done enough to secure a spot as the first-choice wicketkeeper for the tournament?

Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron believe that <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/ms-dhoni/28081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni's</a> return to international cricket for the T20 World Cup wouldn't be a bad idea. Despite being retired, Dhoni has been performing exceptionally well in the IPL, showcasing his power-hitting abilities. He hasn't been dismissed in five innings, scoring 91 runs at a striking rate of 260.

Pathan and Aaron suggest that including Dhoni in India's T20 World Cup squad.

Before the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), star players Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins had a chat. Despite RCB's struggles in the 2024 IPL, Kohli has been performing well and leads the Orange Cap list. As they prepared for their second encounter of the season, a video of <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/virat-kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohli</a> and <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/pat-cummins/489889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cummins</a> talking went viral. Cummins joked about Kohli calling the wicket flat during his batting practice. Kohli laughed and praised Cummins.

Pat Cummins teased Virat Kohli about making the wicket look flat during batting practice.

Despite being a popular team, they've never won the IPL title. However, in the early IPL seasons, they reached the final three times, with Anil Kumble captaining them in 2009. In that final against Deccan Chargers, RCB restricted their opponents to 143/6, with Kumble taking 4 wickets. But they couldn't chase the target, missing a chance to win the title.

Anil Kumble shares that he begged someone not to do something during the IPL 2009 final

<a style="color: #e03e2d;" title="click here" href="../../player/sam-curran/662973" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Curran</a> gave an update about Shikhar Dhawan's absence as Punjab Kings chose to bat against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024. Curran mentioned that Dhawan is still recovering from an injury, and the team is playing with the same lineup. Dhawan sustained a shoulder injury in a previous match, and although he's making progress, he's not yet fit to play.

Sam Curran updated on Shikhar Dhawan's status as PBKS faced GT in IPL 2024.

Kohli faced a high full toss from<a style="color: #2dc26b;" title="click here" href="../../player/harshit-rana/1312645" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Harshit Rana</a>, which he struggled to hit. Although Rana caught the ball, Kohli believed it was a no-ball because it was above waist height. However, after reviewing the delivery with Hawk-Eye technology, the TV umpire determined that it was a legal delivery since it would have passed below Kohli's waist if he had been inside the crease. Despite this decision, <a style="color: #2dc26b;" title="click here" href="../../player/virat-kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohli</a> expressed his frustration with the umpires both during and after the match.

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