According to sources from SportsTiger, the Indian Premier League 2024 is scheduled to kick off on March 22 in Chennai. The opening match will feature the IPL 2023 champions, Chennai Super Kings, facing off against Royal Challengers Bangalore led by Faf du Plessis. As the premier T20 tournament in India is three months away, discussions around the IPL have intensified, fueled by the recent announcements of retained and released players by the participating teams for the upcoming season. The IPL 2023 marked a grand return to the home and away format after three years of COVID-19 protocols. Gujarat Titans, the…
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Royal Challengers Bangalore have decided to keep the nucleus of their batting lineup while releasing 11 players, including their first-choice bowling unit, from their 2023 roster ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction. RCB has chosen to keep captain Faf Du Plessis, key batsman Virat Kohli, versatile player Glenn Maxwell, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, and pace leader Mohammed Siraj from the roster that secured the sixth position on the points table in IPL 2023. In addition to the retentions, the Bangalore-centric team, still in pursuit of its first title after 16 attempts, has secured the services of Australian all-rounder…
The IPL 2024 Player retention window concluded on Sunday evening, with the 10 franchises collectively retaining 173 players for the upcoming season of the lucrative league. The retention event is scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, prompting teams to shift their focus towards identifying players who can enhance the depth and balance of their squads. Bold moves were witnessed as franchises like Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore opted to release a substantial number of their overseas players. Mumbai, the five-time champions, parted ways with Jofra Archer, Tristan Stubbs, Duan Jansen, and Jhye Richardson. Notably, releasing Archer marked a significant…
In the twilight of his illustrious career, MS Dhoni ensured that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) continued their trademark performance, clinching victory over defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) final. The cricketing icon’s social media post confirmed his participation in CSK’s title-defense for the upcoming season, leading the Yellow Brigade in the 2024 edition. As the anticipation builds for the IPL 2024 mini-auction, CSK has strategically released players, including Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, K. Bhagath Varma, Subhranshu Senapati, Ambati Rayudu, Kyle Jamieson, Akash Singh, and Sisanda Magala. While Stokes opted out to manage workload and…
Recent reports suggest that the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy, a significant multilateral One-Day International (ODI) cricket tournament, may be relocated from Pakistan or held under a hybrid model. The tournament might be shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), or an Asia Cup-like hybrid model could be adopted, with matches played in both Pakistan and another country. While Pakistan is currently set to host the Champions Trophy in 2025, speculations arise due to concerns that India may choose not to send its national team to Pakistan, citing political and security reasons. The Asia Cup faced a similar situation…
It seems like the Australian cricket team is facing challenges with player fatigue and the quick turnaround between the 2023 World Cup and the ongoing T20I series against India. Several key players, including Steve Smith, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott, have decided to cut short their participation in the T20I series and return to Australia. To fill the gaps left by these players, the Australian selectors have named reinforcements. Ben McDermott and Josh Philippe are already with the squad and will be available for the third T20I, while Ben Dwarshuis and Chris Green will…
Australia and India are set to clash in the 3rd T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on November 28 at 01:30 pm GMT| 07:00 pm IST. Known for favoring batsmen with good bounce, the pitch allows effective shot timing. Bowlers can impact the game with strategic variations, and spinners may come into play later, exploiting the pitch’s turning tendency. The toss-winning team might opt to bat first, aiming to set a significant total and apply pressure on the opposition. IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks: IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain: Choice 1: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Matthew Wade (vc)Choice…
The anticipation for the Indian Premier League 2024 auctions has heightened with teams unveiling their final list of retained players for the upcoming season on Sunday, November 26, 2023. A significant development in the trading window was Hardik Pandya’s transfer from Gujrat Titans to Mumbai Indians, a move confirmed by all stakeholders – MI, GT, and IPL – on Monday, November 27. Several other noteworthy transfers were confirmed during the trading window for IPL 2024: Additionally, some players either voluntarily opted out of the 2024 IPL or were released by their teams before the trading window commenced. Notable names include…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made headlines by releasing their highest-paid player, Ben Stokes, setting a trend for other teams to follow suit in freeing up budgets. Here’s a recap of the most expensive IPL releases across various franchises. Ben Stokes Despite being the highest bid at 16.25 crore in the IPL 2023 auction for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Ben Stokes had limited impact, featuring in only two matches last season. The likelihood of him being picked by other teams exists, but there’s a potential decrease in his value this time around. Harry Brook Harry Brook of England drew attention in…
Jasprit Bumrah’s Instagram story posted on Tuesday, with the enigmatic message ‘Silence is sometimes the best answer,’ has ignited speculation among fans. Following Hardik Pandya’s confirmed return to the Mumbai Indians on Monday, Bumrah’s post has triggered various theories. Some fans point to screenshots of Bumrah allegedly unfollowing MI on Instagram, while others suggest a potential move to the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Speculation ranges from a rumored rift to Bumrah’s aspirations of captaining MI after Rohit Sharma. However, a sensible group of fans emphasizes the need to avoid reading too much into the situation. Jasprit Bumrah has been a vital…