April 14: IPL 2024 Morning News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. ‘We know the importance of him’ - Stephen Fleming reflects on Matheesha Pathirana possibly missing out against MI

CSK’s head coach Stephen Fleming came forward to provide an update on Pathirana’s injury, opining that it is not as serious as once thought. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2024: Tanush Kotian sets bizarre record for Rajasthan Royals as an opener, stirs social media ablaze

On digging out some numbers, it was shortly established that Tanush Kotian’s strike rate during his stay at the crease was in fact the third-lowest for RR, for a batter who's faced 30 deliveries or more in a single innings. (READ MORE)

3. IPL 2024: DC's Mitchell Marsh returns home amid hamstring tear

Mitchell Marsh has returned to Australia, succumbing to an injury. Marsh has contracted a partial tear in his right hamstring and is set to undergo treatment for the same. (READ MORE)

4. Rohit Sharma hilariously tries to drive Mumbai Indians' team bus, video goes viral

Recently, Rohit made his fans go wild with laughter as he decided to take the driver’s seat in the Mumbai Indians’ team bus. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024: MS Dhoni spotted in nostalgic reunion with World Cup silverware at BCCI headquarters

Chennai's Mahendra Singh Dhoni was captured at the BCCI headquarters, located at the venue's neighbourhood in Churchgate. Meanwhile, the Dhoni was seen getting a glimpse of the World Cup 2011 silverware, that India won under his own captaincy. (READ MORE)

6. Sanju Samson forgets Tanush Kotian's name at toss during PBKS vs RR clash

Rajasthan Royals took on Punjab Kings in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League 2024. While at the toss, RR captain Sanju Samson became a cause of laughter. Sanju won the toss and decided to bowl first. But, as he announced two changes in the squad, he forgot to mention the name of Tanush Kotian. He later recalled and shared the name. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2024: LSG to don Mohun Bagan inspired jersey against Kolkata Knight Riders

This decision was made as the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group owns both LSG and the Indian Super League team Mohun Bagan Super Giant. (READ MORE)

8. 'What has happened to you?' - Aakash Chopra voices concerns over Yashasvi Jaiswal's form

Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a disappointing start to IPL 2024 as he has struggled to replicate his heroics from last season. (READ MORE)

9. IPL 2024: Jos Buttler expresses desire of Shah Rukh Khan to play his character in biopic

Ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), RR's star player Jos Buttler, and his teammate Trent Boult engaged in a fun Q&A session. (READ MORE)

10. 'You really think that's how I operate?' - Ian Bishop refutes false comment credited to him on Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson

Former West Indian cricketer, Ian Bishop, has found himself in controversy, as far as IPL 2024 is concerned. The West Indian icon was seen apologizing to a fan on X over a remark he made while on-air, commentating for Star Sports recently. (READ MORE)