April 18: IPL 2024 Morning News – Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

Jaiswal with Shahrukh Khan

1. ‘It doesn’t seem like this will be his last season’ – RP Singh & Suresh Raina discuss MS Dhoni’s future beyond IPL 2024

RP Singh and Suresh Raina gave their views on the possibility of MS Dhoni playing beyond IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s wish to meet Shah Rukh Khan fulfilled after game against KKR

Yashasvi Jaiswal asked his friends at KKR to introduce him to Shah Rukh Khan. The talented youngster’s dream to meet King Khan got fulfilled as Rajasthan Royals shared a heartwarming video of the event. (READ MORE)

3. Jason Sangha and Mackenzie Harvey set to play for South Australia

Jason Sangha and Mackenzie Harvey will turn up for South Australia in the upcoming domestic season. (READ MORE)

4. Rishabh Pant’s keeping is improving, his captaincy is becoming very sharp, says DC bowling coach James Hopes

James Hopes lavished praise on Rishabh Pant after his all-round exploits steered Delhi Capitals to a resounding win against Gujarat Titans. (READ MORE)

5. Why are David Warner and Umesh Yadav not playing IPL 2024 Match 32 between GT vs DC?

Veterans David Warner and Umesh Yadav missed out on the IPL 2024 clash between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, April 17. (READ MORE)

6. UPSC third topper Donuru Ananya Reddy terms Virat Kohli as inspiration

UPSC third topper Donuru Ananya Reddy said that Virat Kohli’s never-say-die attitude inspires her. (READ MORE)

7. Heather Knight calls for removal of ‘Spirit of Cricket’ from Preamble of Laws of Cricket

England captain Heather Knight said that she is an advocate for spirit of the game. However, she mentioned that there is no need for it to be in the Preamble. (READ MORE)

8. ‘The consistency of the past seasons is paying off’ – Anjum Chopra on Rajasthan Royals’ sparkling run in IPL 2024

Anjum Chopra heaped praise on Rajasthan Royals, who are having a stunning IPL 2024 campaign thus far. (READ MORE)

9. Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood elated with return of Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim

Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim came out of international retirement and will be donning the national team colours during Pakistan’s home T20I series against New Zealand. (READ MORE)

10. IPL 2024: LSG pace sensation Mayank Yadav likely to return against CSK

Mayank Yadav missed the last two matches for Lucknow Super Giants with an injury but is expected to return during their clash against Chennai Super Kings. (READ MORE)