<a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sanju-Samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a>, 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.
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.

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

<a title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> 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.

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

Chennai Super Kings suffered a setback ahead of their IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings as<a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Matheesha-Pathirana/1194795" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Matheesha Pathirana,</a> 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<a style="color: #3598db;" title="click here" href="../../player/Deepak-Chahar/447261" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Deepak Chahar's</a> injury, with doubts about his return for the rest of the season.&nbsp;

CSK suffered a big setback as Matheesha Pathirana got injured.

Wasim Akram discussed the criticism surrounding <a style="color: #2dc26b;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli's </a>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.

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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After the RCB vs. GT match, Virat Kohli made a kind gesture towards <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Noor-Ahmad/1182529" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Noor Ahmad</a>, the bowler from Gujarat Titans who dismissed him during the game. Despite Kohli's strong performance alongside <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Faf-du-Plessis/44828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis,</a> 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>
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Noor Ahmad shared this gesture on Instagram, expressing his gratitude towards Kohli.

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, <a style="color: #2dc26b;" title="click here" href="../../player/Hardik-Pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a>, faced harsh criticism for his leadership as they struggled, eventually losing by 24 runs.&nbsp;

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

After Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Titans, Virat <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohli</a> got back the Orange Cap for being the leading run-scorer in the IPL. <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Dinesh-Karthik/30045" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a>, who also played well in the match, gave him the cap. Despite RCB facing a tough time during their chase, Kohli's gesture towards Karthik showed respect, and Karthik hugged him in return. Kohli has been consistent for RCB, but he hasn't always had strong support from other players. Karthik, however, has often come through for the team, especially in tough situations.

Virat Kohli did something nice for Dinesh Karthik when he got the Orange Cap after RCB beat GT. 

R Ashwin mentioned that this year, it's been tough for bowlers with lots of runs being scored. <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Jasprit-Bumrah/625383" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bumrah</a> and Narine stand out because they have good economy rates, meaning they don't give away too many runs. Ashwin specifically mentioned Bumrah's unique advantage in his bowling style. However, when it came to <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sunil-Narine/230558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Narine</a>, Ashwin didn't want to talk much, hinting at some past issues with his bowling action that he didn't want to dwell on.

R Ashwin praised Jasprit Bumrah and Sunil Narine for their performances in IPL 2024.

Irfan Pathan criticized the decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as the vice-captain for the T20 World Cup, given his recent struggles in the IPL and questions about his commitment. Pathan highlighted the importance of consistency and participation in domestic cricket for players returning from injury. He questioned <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Hardik-Pandya/625371" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pandya's</a> selection, suggesting that other players like <a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Jasprit-Bumrah/625383" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jasprit Bumrah</a> might have been better choices.

Irfan Pathan questioned the decision to make Hardik Pandya the vice-captain for the T20 World Cup.

Chennai Super Kings, under coach Stephen Fleming, have been struggling in the IPL 2024, winning only two out of their last five games. Fleming mentioned that injuries and player unavailability have been a major setback for the team. Key players like <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/Deepak-Chahar/447261" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a> got injured during the matches, while others like Matheesha Pahirana and <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/Maheesh-Theekshana/1138316" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maheesh Theekshana</a> had to leave for visa-related issues ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Stephen Fleming, have been struggling in the IPL 2024.

&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. <a style="color: #f1c40f;" title="click here" href="../../player/KL-Rahul/422108" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a>, 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.

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

During a match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamsala, <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/MS-Dhoni/28081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> 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.

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

<a style="color: #e67e23;" title="click here" href="../../player/Shubman-Gill/1070173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a>, 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.

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

<a style="color: #843fa1;" title="Click here" href="../../player/Heinrich-Klaasen/436757" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heinrich Klaasen</a>, 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.

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

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' <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rovman-Powell/820351" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rovman Powell</a> 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;

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

&nbsp;Instead of <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Rohit-Sharma/34102" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> opening alongside <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Virat-Kohli/253802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a>, 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.

Ajay Jadeja has suggested a surprising change in India's T20 World Cup squad.

<a title="click here" href="../../player/Yuzvendra-Chahal/430246" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a>, known for his bowling skills, had a tough time in a recent IPL match, conceding a lot of runs in one over. However, <a style="color: #236fa1;" title="click here" href="../../player/Nitish-Kumar-Reddy/1175496" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nitish Kumar Reddy</a>, a young player for Sunrisers Hyderabad, stood out with his batting performance, scoring an impressive 76 runs not out. This was his second half-century of the season, and he has also shown promise with his medium-paced bowling. Despite the struggles of some established players, like Hardik Pandya, selectors haven't found a replacement yet.

 Nitish's consistent performances suggest he could be a valuable asset to the team.

Cricket matches are seeing more and more high scores, with teams hitting over 220 runs more frequently than ever before. This season, it feels like cricket is becoming similar to baseball, with lots of big hits. <a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sam-Curran/662973" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Curran</a>, a player for Punjab Kings, commented on this trend after a recent match where his team chased down a massive total.

Why hitters are smashing records in this year's IPL?

<a style="color: #169179;" title="click here" href="../../player/Sanju-Samson/425943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a> has been selected for his first T20 World Cup, thanks to his impressive performances in the recent IPL season. With 385 runs in nine matches at a high strike rate, he beat out KL Rahul for a spot as India's second wicketkeeper alongside Rishabh Pant. However, Samson still faces challenges in securing a spot in the middle order, given the competition from players like Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube.

 Sanju Samson talks about the chance of batting at number five in the T20 World Cup.

<a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/ms-dhoni/28081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a>, known for his stellar finishes, made a surprising move during the last over of the Chennai Super Kings' innings in a recent match. Facing Arshdeep Singh, Dhoni refused a single to his partner <a style="color: #ba372a;" title="click here" href="../../player/Daryl-Mitchell/381743" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daryl Mitchell</a>, even though there was a chance for two more runs. Mitchell was eager, but Dhoni didn't trust him to make it safely.

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