April 19: IPL 2024 Morning News – Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: ETV)

1. Jaipur wax museum unveils Virat Kohli’s statue

On Thursday, April 18, former India captain Virat Kohli’s statue was unveiled at a museum in Jaipur. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya fined INR 12 lakh for slow over rate against Punjab Kings

Hardik Pandya was fined INR 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during the clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings. (READ MORE)

3. In T20 format, when the ball swings for the first two overs, you do want to make an impact: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah spoke about his fondness for bowling with the new ball in the shortest format of the game. (READ MORE)

4. IPL 2024: LSG come up with special MS Dhoni hoardings ahead of Friday clash

Lucknow Super Giants have lined up special MS Dhoni hoarding ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings on Friday, April 19. (READ MORE)

5. ‘IPL tests you’ – Hardik Pandya takes sly dig at public criticism during toss against PBKS

Hardik Pandya slyly addressed the hatred he has been receiving since becoming Mumbai Indians captain. (READ MORE)

6. ECB sees future in women’s cricket with latest structural revamp

Women’s cricket in England is set to get its third major refurbishment in last eight years. (READ MORE)

7. ‘If I could have played till the end’ – KL Rahul reveals one decision he wishes to change with time-machine

KL Rahul regrets not batting till the end in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. (READ MORE)

8. Why are Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan not playing IPL 2024 Match 33 between PBKS vs MI?

Experienced campaigners, Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan missed the match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday, April 18. (READ MORE)

9. Rohit Sharma responds ‘why not’ to India-Pakistan Tests at neutral venues

India and Pakistan squared off in a Test match way back in 2007-2008. However, India captain Rohit Sharma wants to see the Asian giants locking horns in red-ball cricket. (READ MORE)

10. Jay Shah welcomes 12,000 Cancer and Thalassemia patients, families to watch IPL match live

Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary of BCCI, fulfilled the wishes of 12,000 patients battling major health issues such as Cancer and Thalassemia, along with their families. (READ MORE)