April 9: IPL 2024 Evening News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. 'Chennai Super Kings are Chepauk Super Kings' - Aakash Chopra hails franchise's dominance at home

After Chennai Super Kings' seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, the former India international Aakash Chopra lauded their domination in home conditions. (READ MORE)

2.'We could have assessed the pitch better' - Varun Chakravarthy on KKR's first loss in IPL 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders' defeat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 clash on Monday, April 8, left Varun Chakravarthy acknowledging their misjudgement of the playing conditions. (READ MORE)

3. 'They had discussed this earlier' - CSK star Tushar Deshpande on Jadeja-Dhoni prank on Chennai crowd

When CSK needed only three runs to win against KKR, fans expected MS Dhoni to walk in but Ravindra Jadeja strolled out of the dugout. CSK’s pacer, Tushar Deshpande has revealed that it was a pre-planned move by Dhoni to tease fans by letting Jadeja out of the dugout. (READ MORE)

4. Ravindra Jadeja is a proper all-rounder, and CSK are lucky to have him: Ambati Rayudu

Speaking exclusively on Star Sports Cricket Live, former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu expressed his views on Ravindra Jadeja's bowling performance against KKR. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024: Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets his bat signed by MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is leaving fans berserk with his appearances all over India. One such fan is Afghanistan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz, as he got his bat signed by the man himself after the match in Chennai. (READ MORE)

6. The innings against KKR will build a huge amount of belief and confidence for Ruturaj Gaikwad: Eoin Morgan

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan believes that Ruturaj’s brilliant innings against KKR will give him a huge amount of belief and confidence for the rest of the season. (READ MORE)

7. I don’t think Punjab Kings would want to put Shashank Singh back in the auction now: Steve Smith

Australia cricketer Steve Smith has opened up on Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh’s performance, suggesting that the franchise would not want to put him back in the auction. (READ MORE)

8. 'Strike rate badha aur wickets chatka' - Young fan's advice for Hardik Pandya amid tough times

Recently, a video of a young fan has been going viral on social media who bashed Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya for his decisions in the ongoing IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

9. Have some amazing memories with SRH, will be looking to put my best foot forward against them: Jonny Bairstow

Ahead of the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings star Jonny Bairstow said that he is hoping to deliver against his former IPL team. (READ MORE)

10. Mayank Yadav wins hearts by taking selfie with fans, video goes viral

Mayank Yadav, Lucknow Super Giants' pace sensation, delighted fans by taking selfies with them following LSG's clash against Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, on April 7. (READ MORE)