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NewsThe BCCI denies approaching Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer for the head coach position, with BCCI secretary Jay Shah indicating the next coach will likely be an Indian. Rahul Dravid’s successor to be decided as the application deadline approaches.
NewsRicky Ponting has revealed he was approached to be India’s next head coach but indicated it’s an unlikely option due to the commitment required. While expressing interest in national coaching, Ponting’s current roles make the timing challenging.
AnalysisRajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in the IPL Eliminator. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag led the chase after Virat Kohli’s milestone and Ravichandran Ashwin’s brilliant bowling.
NewsBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was hospitalized due to a heat wave during an IPL 2024 match in Ahmedabad. As his team KKR reaches the finals, fans express concern for his health and await updates.
NewsRCB cancelled their practice session in Ahmedabad due to an alleged security threat to Virat Kohli. The incident led to heightened security measures and the cancellation of the pre-match press conference ahead of the IPL 2024 Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals.
AnalysisKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stormed into their fourth IPL final with an eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1, thanks to Mitchell Starc’s early breakthroughs and unbeaten fifties from Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer.
NewsWith the T20 World Cup 2024 nearing and Rahul Dravid’s tenure ending, the BCCI seeks MS Dhoni’s help to convince Stephen Fleming to become India’s head coach. Fleming’s family commitments and current roles create hesitation, but Dhoni’s influence might sway him.
NewsThe IPL 2024 league stage concludes with Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore advancing to the playoffs. Overseas stars played key roles, but notable talents like Kyle Mayers, Chris Woakes, and Glenn Phillips remained on the bench.
NewsFormer India and CSK captain MS Dhoni is set to visit London for muscle tear treatment. After CSK’s elimination from the IPL 2024 playoffs, Dhoni’s future in cricket remains uncertain. Decisions about his retirement will be made post-recovery.
NewsThe 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to take place in the United States and the West Indies, featuring a record 20 teams and a return to an old format.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019