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New stars in Indian cricket

In the 17 matches of IPL, India got two future stars, one a bowling sensation, the other a batting threat. Mayank Yadav and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have got two stars in IPL 2024. The talent between these two has been shown in the IPL. Due to this, these two are being called the future stars of Indian cricket.

Talk by Mayank Yadav:

From Rian Parag to Abhishek Sharma, IPL has produced many good Indian players. But at this moment, Mayank Yadav and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are the talk of the town. Mayank Yadav is playing for Lucknow Super Giants. He was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 20 lakh in 2023. But he got an opportunity in 2024 and made the most of it.

He played his first match in IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings. In it, 3 big batsmen have been sent back after giving 27 runs in 4 overs. In this match he surprised everyone by bowling at a speed of 155.8 km per hour. He then bowled at 156.7 km per hour against RCB. Players like Jonny Bairstow, Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Greene have been stunned by his bowling. Now Mayank has taken 6 wickets in 2 matches in IPL 2024 so he is in contention for Purple Cap.

Strong Performance by Angkrish Raghuvanshi:

In the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2022, Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the highest run-scorer in the Indian cricket team. Further, KKR picked him up for Rs 20 lakh in the IPL 2024 auction. He made his regular debut against Kolkata Knight Riders against Delhi Capitals. He batted a strong 54 runs off 27 balls in these matches.

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[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer with Venky Mysore after winning the last IPL (PC: X) Shreyas Iyer was one of the most-talked-about players in the IPL retention process. So was Andre Russell. And Phil Salt. Why did KKR not retain Iyer? Why did they pay the maximum for Rinku Singh – more than for Sunil Narine and Russell? Were they not in touch with Iyer, as some reports claimed? Did Iyer ask for an exorbitant amount of money as some others have suggested? The man to answer each of these questions was Venky Mysore, CEO of KKR. In his first interview since the process ended, Mysore answered all the tough questions. Excerpts from the conversation: Boria: Why did you not retain Shreyas Iyer? He was your skipper. He led you to the title. So why not retain him? Venky Mysore: Shreyas Iyer was the first name in our retention list. However, the retention process isn’t a one-way street. It is not just about the franchise. It is also about the player wanting to be retained, to continue with the franchise. Of course Shreyas was the first name in our list. He was the skipper. That’s why we got him in 2022. Even when he was injured, we had made it clear that the captaincy was there for him to take back. So you can very well understand. However, there are often things that you don’t control. If a player wants to test his market value, and the auction is the best marketplace to do that, it is always fair to let him to do so. That’s what we at KKR have always believed in, and have backed our players. At a personal level, I share a very good rapport with Shreyas, but it is also true he should have the freedom to decide. Boria: So, clearly you are telling me it was his call. Do you feel let down or disappointed by this? After what KKR has done, even waiting for him to recover and captain the team, do you feel hard done by? Venky Mysore: These are harsh words. I don’t think we should look at it that way. Rather, we should all accept that things did not work out. Despite the best of intentions at times, things happen and that’s how it is. This is how things operate at times, and you need to accept that and move on. Boria: Tell me the Andre Russell story. Even we, and I will put my hand up here, had heard from strong sources that you were considering releasing Russell. Clearly, that wasn’t the case. Was there any doubt on Russell? Venky Mysore: Sunil Narine has been playing for us for more than a decade. Andre is playing for us for close to a decade. They play for all our other franchises as well, and have won many titles with us. They have both won many MVPs in the IPL. So the truth is it was a no-brainer that both will be retained. It is also about the brand – they are identified with the purple and gold. The fans love them both. And their contributions speak for themselves. So there was never any debate over retaining them. And that’s why we did not react. Even when Andre had the issue with WADA, we had a contract ready for him. He says that very fondly. You will see some of these players play for the purple and gold for as long as they play. That’s how it is. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Here is @VenkyMysore @KKRiders on Shreyas Iyer. “He was number 1 in our retention list”. What happened then? Full intrw 1130am tomorrow. @RevSportzGlobal @rohitjuglan @CricSubhayan @shamik100 @KKR_Co @KkrKaravan @KnightsVibe @KnightClub_KKR @KKRUniverse pic.twitter.com/si3hoCxdsh — Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 1, 2024 Boria: Loyalty. That’s how a brand is built. Venky Mysore: (Jumps in). In fact, I will even tell you we did not want a mega auction. Why should we? Why should it be that we have to leave more than two-thirds of our squad? Literally, three-fourths. I am part of this system and yet it takes me three to four games every season to figure out who is playing for who. Think about the fans. How will loyalty be built? We had suggested to the BCCI that there should be a mini-auction and not a mega auction, for that’s how you build brands and create loyalty.

When fans scream ‘Andre! Andre!’ or ‘Rinku, Rinku!’, you know they are doing so because they identify with these players. It is essential we have these players with us. With the mega auction, you are forced to leave three-fourths of your squad and that’s why we were opposed to it. Boria: You mentioned Rinku Singh. How come you are paying him the maximum money? More than Sunil or Andre? Venky Mysore: There is nothing really to read into it. Rather, think of his story. He came to us for 55 lakhs. Then went up to 65 lakhs. Now, he is one of the most-loved cricketers and all of 70,000 fans chant his name. He is a national team player and deserves every bit of it. These are stories we are proud of, and it was essential we recognise his growth and celebrate that. Boria: Who are the players you had the most difficulty releasing? Phil Salt is one name that comes to mind. Mitch Starc. Venky Mysore: We wanted to retain at least eight to nine players. You also need to mention Vaibhav Arora. Think how he got us important wickets in the play-off stages – semi- final, final. His contributions can never be forgotten. That’s what I am saying, you can’t just leave these players who have been with you. But then, rules are rules and you need to function within them. It isn’t ideal, but it is as it is. Boria: Finally, you have lost half your coaching staff – Gautam [Gambhir], Abhishek [Nayar] and Ryan [ten Doeschate] – to the Indian team. Venky Mysore: And not the first time. Some say this is a feather in our cap, and I tell them we don’t need such feathers anymore. But then, we have always encouraged them to grow and will never stand in the way of growth in their careers. We still have a very strong group in Chandru Pandit, Bharath Arun and Carl Crowe, and have also identified a fielding coach. We will make up for sure. There is nothing to worry. Also Read: One more season of Dhoni for CSK, MI retain ‘fab four’ The post “Shreyas was the first name in our retention list” – Venky Mysore, KKR CEO, explains why title-winning captain has gone into the auction pool appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer with Venky Mysore after winning the last IPL (PC: X) Shreyas Iyer was one of the most-talked-about players in the IPL retention process. So was Andre Russell. And Phil Salt. Why did KKR not retain Iyer? Why did they pay the maximum for Rinku Singh – more than for Sunil Narine and Russell? Were they not in touch with Iyer, as some reports claimed? Did Iyer ask for an exorbitant amount of money as some others have suggested? The man to answer each of these questions was Venky Mysore, CEO of KKR. In his first interview since the process ended, Mysore answered all the tough questions. Excerpts from the conversation: Boria: Why did you not retain Shreyas Iyer? He was your skipper. He led you to the title. So why not retain him? Venky Mysore: Shreyas Iyer was the first name in our retention list. However, the retention process isn’t a one-way street. It is not just about the franchise. It is also about the player wanting to be retained, to continue with the franchise. Of course Shreyas was the first name in our list. He was the skipper. That’s why we got him in 2022. Even when he was injured, we had made it clear that the captaincy was there for him to take back. So you can very well understand. However, there are often things that you don’t control. If a player wants to test his market value, and the auction is the best marketplace to do that, it is always fair to let him to do so. That’s what we at KKR have always believed in, and have backed our players. At a personal level, I share a very good rapport with Shreyas, but it is also true he should have the freedom to decide. Boria: So, clearly you are telling me it was his call. Do you feel let down or disappointed by this? After what KKR has done, even waiting for him to recover and captain the team, do you feel hard done by? Venky Mysore: These are harsh words. I don’t think we should look at it that way. Rather, we should all accept that things did not work out. Despite the best of intentions at times, things happen and that’s how it is. This is how things operate at times, and you need to accept that and move on. Boria: Tell me the Andre Russell story. Even we, and I will put my hand up here, had heard from strong sources that you were considering releasing Russell. Clearly, that wasn’t the case. Was there any doubt on Russell? Venky Mysore: Sunil Narine has been playing for us for more than a decade. Andre is playing for us for close to a decade. They play for all our other franchises as well, and have won many titles with us. They have both won many MVPs in the IPL. So the truth is it was a no-brainer that both will be retained. It is also about the brand – they are identified with the purple and gold. The fans love them both. And their contributions speak for themselves. So there was never any debate over retaining them. And that’s why we did not react. Even when Andre had the issue with WADA, we had a contract ready for him. He says that very fondly. You will see some of these players play for the purple and gold for as long as they play. That’s how it is. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Here is @VenkyMysore @KKRiders on Shreyas Iyer. “He was number 1 in our retention list”. What happened then? Full intrw 1130am tomorrow. @RevSportzGlobal @rohitjuglan @CricSubhayan @shamik100 @KKR_Co @KkrKaravan @KnightsVibe @KnightClub_KKR @KKRUniverse pic.twitter.com/si3hoCxdsh — Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 1, 2024 Boria: Loyalty. That’s how a brand is built. Venky Mysore: (Jumps in). In fact, I will even tell you we did not want a mega auction. Why should we? Why should it be that we have to leave more than two-thirds of our squad? Literally, three-fourths. I am part of this system and yet it takes me three to four games every season to figure out who is playing for who. Think about the fans. How will loyalty be built? We had suggested to the BCCI that there should be a mini-auction and not a mega auction, for that’s how you build brands and create loyalty.

When fans scream ‘Andre! Andre!’ or ‘Rinku, Rinku!’, you know they are doing so because they identify with these players. It is essential we have these players with us. With the mega auction, you are forced to leave three-fourths of your squad and that’s why we were opposed to it. Boria: You mentioned Rinku Singh. How come you are paying him the maximum money? More than Sunil or Andre? Venky Mysore: There is nothing really to read into it. Rather, think of his story. He came to us for 55 lakhs. Then went up to 65 lakhs. Now, he is one of the most-loved cricketers and all of 70,000 fans chant his name. He is a national team player and deserves every bit of it. These are stories we are proud of, and it was essential we recognise his growth and celebrate that. Boria: Who are the players you had the most difficulty releasing? Phil Salt is one name that comes to mind. Mitch Starc. Venky Mysore: We wanted to retain at least eight to nine players. You also need to mention Vaibhav Arora. Think how he got us important wickets in the play-off stages – semi- final, final. His contributions can never be forgotten. That’s what I am saying, you can’t just leave these players who have been with you. But then, rules are rules and you need to function within them. It isn’t ideal, but it is as it is. Boria: Finally, you have lost half your coaching staff – Gautam [Gambhir], Abhishek [Nayar] and Ryan [ten Doeschate] – to the Indian team. Venky Mysore: And not the first time. Some say this is a feather in our cap, and I tell them we don’t need such feathers anymore. But then, we have always encouraged them to grow and will never stand in the way of growth in their careers. We still have a very strong group in Chandru Pandit, Bharath Arun and Carl Crowe, and have also identified a fielding coach. We will make up for sure. There is nothing to worry. Also Read: One more season of Dhoni for CSK, MI retain ‘fab four’ The post “Shreyas was the first name in our retention list” – Venky Mysore, KKR CEO, explains why title-winning captain has gone into the auction pool appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Arjun Tendulkar's All-Round Impact Sparks Hopes for IPL 2025 Retention

Young cricketer Arjun Tendulkar is making waves in the Ranji Trophy, showing solid performances for Goa that could catch the eye of Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Having joined Mumbai Indians in 2021, Arjun was bought for ₹30 lakh during the 2022 IPL auction, but now he could see a massive hike in his salary if retained. In Goa’s first match this season, Arjun had to sit on the…

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Hitman's Wealth: Unveiling Rohit Sharma Net Worth in 2024

Rohit Sharma, the elegant batsman and charismatic leader of the Indian cricket team, is not just a legend on the field, but a financial powerhouse off it. His aggressive batting style, aptly earning him the nickname "Hitman," has not only propelled him to cricketing glory but also secured him a staggering net worth.

So, how much is Rohit Sharma actually worth?

Estimates suggest Rohit Sharma net worth sits comfortably at approximately ₹214 crore (USD 26.8 million) as of March 25, 2024. Let's delve deeper into the various income streams that have contributed to this impressive figure.

BCCI Contract and Match Fees:

As a Grade A+ player with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rohit earns a hefty annual retainer of ₹7 crore.

Additionally, he rakes in match fees for representing India:

₹15 lakh per Test match

₹6 lakh per ODI

₹3 lakh per T20I (though he recently retired from T20 Internationals in June 2024)

Indian Premier League (IPL) Dominance:

Rohit Sharma has been a loyal soldier for the Mumbai Indians franchise since 2011.

He was retained for a staggering sum of ₹16 crore ahead of the 2022 mega auction, and continues to command a similar fee in the 2024 season.

Over his illustrious IPL career, his earnings have accumulated to a massive ₹1,946 crore (approximately).

Lucrative Brand Endorsements:

Rohit Sharma's popularity extends far beyond the cricket pitch. He is a brand ambassador for several major companies, including:

Harman India

Ceat

Dream11

Oppo

Kellogs India

Many more!

These endorsements add a significant chunk to his overall net worth.

Investments and Business Ventures:

A shrewd businessman, Rohit Sharma has diversified his portfolio with investments beyond cricket.

He has established CricKingdom, a global cricket academy, fostering young cricketing talent.

Living the Dream: A Look at Rohit Sharma's Assets

Rohit Sharma's wealth translates into a luxurious lifestyle.

He reportedly owns several properties in Mumbai and Nagpur.

His car collection boasts some of the most prestigious brands, including Audi and BMW.

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The Final Verdict: A Well-Deserved Fortune

Rohit Sharma's dedication and exceptional cricketing skills have not only earned him national pride but also immense financial success. His brand value and smart business ventures solidify his position as one of the wealthiest cricketers in the world.

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Check out his official profile on the BCCI website.

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rcb team 2024

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a significant presence since the league's inception in 2008. Known for its passionate fan base and star-studded lineups, RCB has had a mix of highs and lows throughout its journey. As of my last update in January 2022, let's delve into the comprehensive details of RCB's 2024 season, covering their squad composition, key players, management changes, performance analysis, and more.

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Squad Composition

The RCB squad for the 2024 season is a blend of experienced international players and promising young talent. Led by a captain who embodies the team's spirit and strategy, the squad aims to strike a balance between batting prowess, bowling depth, and fielding agility. The team management and coaching staff have strategically selected players through auctions, trades, and retention policies to create a formidable lineup capable of challenging for the IPL title.

Key Players

Captain: The leadership of the team is crucial, with the captain not only contributing with their performance but also guiding the team through tactical decisions on and off the field.

Batsmen: RCB is known for its explosive batting lineup, featuring international stars and domestic talents who can turn the game in their favor with their aggressive stroke play and ability to build innings.

Bowlers: A potent bowling attack is essential in T20 cricket, and RCB has invested in bowlers who can deliver crucial breakthroughs, control the flow of runs, and execute under pressure in the death overs.

All-rounders: The versatility of all-rounders is invaluable, providing the team with options for balancing the squad and adapting to various match situations with both bat and ball.

Management and Coaching Staff

The success of any IPL team hinges not only on player talent but also on the guidance and strategic planning provided by the coaching staff and team management. RCB's management structure includes experienced personnel who oversee player acquisitions, team strategies, and operational aspects crucial to the team's performance throughout the season.

Performance Analysis

The 2024 IPL season marks another opportunity for RCB to showcase their cricketing prowess and aim for their maiden IPL title. With a history of reaching playoffs and thrilling fans with their performances, the team strives to address past weaknesses and build on strengths under the guidance of their coaching staff. Match analysis, player fitness, and team dynamics play pivotal roles in shaping RCB's campaign each season.

Fan Engagement and Support

RCB boasts a massive fan following known for their unwavering support throughout the IPL season. Whether at home matches or away games, the fans create an electrifying atmosphere that boosts team morale and motivates players to perform at their peak. The franchise actively engages with fans through social media, fan events, and community initiatives, fostering a strong bond between the team and its supporters.

Challenges and Opportunities

Despite their strengths, RCB faces challenges such as injuries, player availability due to international commitments, and the pressure of expectations from fans and stakeholders. However, each challenge presents an opportunity for the team to demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and determination in pursuit of their goals.

Conclusion

In conclusion, RCB's journey in the 2024 IPL season is set to be a captivating one, filled with moments of brilliance, strategic maneuvers, and intense competition. As the team strives to make its mark and vie for the championship, the synergy between players, coaching staff, and fan support will be crucial in shaping their performance on the field. With a rich history and a promising lineup, RCB continues to be a powerhouse in the IPL, aiming to etch its name in cricketing history with a standout season.

This detailed overview encapsulates the essence of RCB's 2024 campaign, highlighting their preparations, aspirations, and the factors contributing to their journey in the Indian Premier League.

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“Please Support…”Hardik Pandya’s Appeal To Mumbai Indians Fans For IPL 2024

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India ‘A’ Selection Is Good Opportunity For Upendra Yadav, Kumar Kushagra: Ajay Ratra

With KS Bharat: With KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel selected in the Test squad for the first two games against England at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, Kumar Kushagra and Upendra Yadav were recently included in the India ‘A’ team for the second and third four-day games against England Lions in Ahmedabad. While Upendra was a member of India ‘A’ team on their tour of South Africa in 2021, Kushagra has been handed a maiden call-up to the squad. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Ajay Ratra believes the duo are on the radar of the selection committee, resulting in their selection for India ‘A’ team. "India ‘A’ is your second-best Test team and with them being selected for those games, it means that the selectors and team management are keeping an eye on those two, based on their domestic performances for a long time. There’s a lot of cricket happening and it’s great that those two wicketkeepers are getting a chance to play in this format," he said in an exclusive conversation with IANS. With Rishabh Pant still recovering from injuries sustained in a horrific car accident in December 2022, India has fielded three different wicketkeepers in Test cricket since February 2023 – Bharat, Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. Bharat had been in the ‘A’ team set-up for a long time before graduating to the Test level, while Rahul has been the primary wicketkeeper in ODIs and even donned the gloves for the Test tour of South Africa. Kishan has been on a mental health break from the game since December 2023 while Jurel was given a Test call-up, based on his good showings in domestic cricket and India ‘A’ games. Hence, the call-ups of Kushagra and Upendra to the India ‘A’ team have two aims – of expanding the wicketkeeper pool in senior men’s cricket and give the ‘A’ level exposure to youngsters like Kushagra and Upendra. When Kushagra’s India ‘A’ call-up came, the wicketkeeper-batter converted his overnight score of an unbeaten fifty into a fine 132 for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy match against Services at the Airforce Complex Ground in Palam, New Delhi. Last month, Kushagra had earned an astonishing INR 7.2 crore deal with Delhi Capitals at the IPL 2024 Player Auction in Dubai. Ratra, who played six Tests and 12 ODIs for India, recalled seeing Kushagra as a young keeper a few years ago at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. “I still remember about doing an U16 camp with Kumar Kushagra in Bengaluru. The way he showcased his glovework at the U16 level, it made for a very impressive look.” "The NCA has a lot of camps going on in a year and at that time, he was at the U16 level. Someone like Jayant Yadav was at the NCA for rehab or practice and he needed a wicketkeeper to do his bowling practice. "We then sent Kumar for helping him and even though it was a practice session happening, he was catching balls at ease and gathered the deliveries very well. Seeing that, I got a feeling that he would be a decent keeper and has now done well at the domestic level." On the other hand, Upendra is a big-hitting wicket-keeper who has kept wickets and got big runs for Uttar Pradesh and Railways in first-class cricket. "I haven’t seen much of Upendra, but have heard a lot about him and read about his scores too. So, the India ‘A’ selection is a good opportunity for them and the way Dhruv Jurel entered India ‘A’ setup before getting the Test call-up, they can take inspiration from it." "If an overseas series comes up and whether India would take KL Rahul as a keeper there, there’s some time to it. But India ‘A’ selection is a good opportunity for both Upendra Yadav and Kumar Kushagra," concluded Ratra. Read the full article

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[ad_1] When MS Dhoni rates a player highly, how can he not succeed? Shivam Dube is the latest in the long list of youngsters backed by the legendary cricketer who has gone on to make it big for India. Dube, a lanky all-rounder from Mumbai, had been on the selectors' radar since 2019 but a few indifferent outings with the bat slid him down the pecking order. The turning point came when he was picked by Chennai Super Kings in the IPL mega auction in 2022 for ₹4 crore, it was the same day when he became a father. Dube showed promise that season, scoring at a strike rate of 156.22. But the real breakthrough came next year. India's Shivam Dube celebrates his half-century during the 1st T20I against Afghanistan in Mohali on Thursday (ANI) The left-hander, known for striking big, smashed as many as 35 sixes in 16 matches for CSK in IPL 2023. His runs tally was 418 at a strike rate of 158. Dube was back in the reckoning in no time. But despite making his way back into the T20I side, the opportunities didn't come as regularly as expected. For starters, he was rarely a part of India's full-strength XI. The five matches - two in Ireland and three in the Asian Games in Hangzhou - that he played in 2023 were only because many first-XI cricketers were either unavailable or resting. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Dube was picked for the home series against Australia which followed after the World Cup but didn't get to play a single match. He was surprisingly dropped from the South Africa tour. But with India searching hard for a backup to the injured Hardik Pandya, the opportunity came again. Dube was named in India's squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan and more importantly, he got to play the first match. And boy did he make the opportunity count. The 30-year-old blasted an unbeaten 60 off 40 balls - his career-best in T20Is - to guide India to a comfortable six-wicket victory in Mohali. He was adjudged Player of the Match for his performance which included two sixes and five fours. After the match, Dube, not for the first time, credited Dhoni for guiding him. "I keep talking to Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni). He is such a big player and a legend. I keep learning from him. I observe him. He keeps telling me how to bat in different situations. He has given me a couple of tips (that has worked). He has rated me many times as a very good player. If he's rating me as a good player, then I will definitely play well. My confidence was very high," Dube said in the post-match show on Jio Cinema. ‘Rohit has assured me of giving 2-3 overs every match’: DubeThere was little doubt about Dube's batting but bowling was always a bit iffy at the highest level. But the right-arm medium pacer took a giant step towards asserting himself as a proper all-rounder on Thursday. He bowled two tight overs in the middle, giving away only nine runs and also picked up the wicket of Rahmat Shah. "As far as bowling is concerned, it didn't come overnight. I was working on it. I was waiting for the opportunity to bowl also and today when I finally got that, I made use of it," he said. Dube also said captain Rohit Sharma has assured him that would be bowling 2-3 overs regularly. "Rohit has told me that I will get to bowl 2-3 overs every match depending on the match situation. That is a big positive for me that I would get to bowl regularly," he added. When asked about his dream of making it to India's squad for the T20 World Cup slated to be played in the USA and the West Indies in June this year, Dube said he would prefer to take things slowly. "It's every cricketer's to represent the country in a World Cup. It will always be at the back of my mind but there is a long time to go so I would like to take it step-by-step." [ad_2] Source link

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AB De Villiers’ Blunt ‘X Factor’ Verdict on RCB’s IPL 2024 Auction Performance

After the IPL 2024 auction, AB De Villiers believes that Royal Challengers Bangalore are still missing a quality spinner. Legendary batter of South Africa AB De Villiers believes that Royal Challengers Bangalore are still missing a quality spinner even after the IPL 2024 auction. While reviewing the performance of RCB in the auction, De Villiers pointed out that RCB released Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga ahead of the new season.

but they failed to buy a proper alternative who can prove to be an ‘X factor’. He also mentioned veteran India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who was released by RCB in 2022, and Gujarat Titans star Rashid Khan while making his point that spin bowling is a department that has been a problem for the franchise.

On his YouTube channel, De Villiers said, “One or two incredible spinners, I would say, X factor. Spinners. We need a leg spinner like Rashid Khan. We got rid of Yuzvendra Chahal not long ago. We missed him over the last few years, I think. And I think that’s still the missing link, so we’ll see it. They also released Wanindu Hasaranga after last season.”

He further added, “So I don’t know what the plans are there. Yes. There are some spinners there. I do think we miss the mystery X-factor spinner that gets you four or five wickets like Rashid Khan. Unfortunately, no one could get hold of him because he is pretty much cement. Very much cemented in that GT side. But hopefully, in the future, you will know. So I should try to get him over; maybe do a trade. I don’t think Rashid Khan is tradable at the moment, though.”

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IPL Auction: 'Notorious winner' Gambhir alongside Shreyas can transform KKR: Morgan

Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan believed that the combination of mentor Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer could help the team to resurrect its fortunes in the IPL 2024.

The Knight Riders, who finished seventh in 2023 and 2022, have brought back two-time title winning captain Gambhir as their mentor ahead of the next edition. Iyer had missed the whole of last IPL owing to an injury as Nitish Rana led the side.

“I think Shreyas missed last year, and obviously, Nitish Rana came in and did what he could on such short notice. You know, under high pressure circumstances and getting to know the new coach and trying to make things work proved very challenging.

"But bringing Gambhir back in who is a notorious winner. Having played alongside him and under him as captain, Gambhir knows how to get it done," said Morgan, IPL expert with JIO Cinema, during an interaction.

"Gambhir along with Shreyas will be mentoring KKR in every facet and given the record that he's had in the Knight Rider shirt, I think, it will make a positive impact.”

Morgan, who had led England to an ODI World Cup victory in 2019, said Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc will be a hot property in the auction on Tuesday.

Morgan opined that Starc could trigger a bidding war between the Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans.

“I think Mitchell Starc alongside Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, probably, Gerald Coetzee as overseas bowlers will be the most sought after. KKR and GT need good pacers at the moment.

GT probably have one of the biggest purses in this auction and they let go of Hardik Pandya. So, they have a lot of recruiting to do, but I think they probably need an imposing strike bowler,” said Morgan.

While Morgan asserted that bowlers will be in demand during the auction to be held in Dubai, a few batsmen such as England's Harry Brook, Australia's Travis Head and Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand will evince some interest from the bidders.

Source : https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/trending-news/ipl-auction---notorious-winner--gambhir-alongside-shreyas-can-transform-kkr--morgan.html

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IPL 2024: CSK sign Daryl Mitchell | Daryl Mitchell IPL 2024 Team | Daryl Mitchell 14 Crore CSK

Chennai Super Kings completed a mega bidding war for New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell. The defending champions paid a massive price of INR 14 Crore as they beat the Punjab Kings to sign the Kiwi middle-order specialist.  Mitchell had an incredible performance in the recent ODI World Cup 2023.

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Playing at number for the Blackcaps,  Daryl Mitchell scored a humongous  552 runs in nine innings at an average of  69.00.  Mitchell has previously played in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 season. But unlike the World Cup,  Mitchell played just two games where he scored 33 runs while picking up no wickets.

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Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu Share Thoughts on IPL 2025 Player Retention Before Mega Auction

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