April 2: IPL 2024 Evening News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table, and more

1. Riyan Parag sort of reminds me a little bit of Suryakumar Yadav: Shane Bond

Riyan Parag notched up his second half-century for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

2. 'We were convinced to keep him in our scheme of things' - Vijay Dahiya shares about spotting Mayank Yadav's talent

The then-LSG assistant coach Vijay Dahiya's sharp eye spotted the raw pace of Mayank Yadav. (READ MORE)

3. 'I’m really excited about the battle between Virat Kohli versus Mayank Yadav' - Stuart Broad hypes up the much-awaited RCB-LSG clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants are set to face each other at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, April 2 (READ MORE)

4. RCB, why the hell did you let Yuzvendra Chahal go?: Shane Watson

Chahal has picked up six wickets in three matches so far in IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

5. 'Hardik Pandya should focus on team combination' - Navjot Singh Sidhu advices new Mumbai Indians skipper after RR defeat

The Mumbai Indians' dismal start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season continued as they suffered their third consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of the Rajasthan Royals. (READ MORE)

6. 'The team environment is excellent' - Akash Madhwal after MI's defeat to RR

Madhwal claimed a three-wicket haul against Rajasthan Royals. (READ MORE)

7. Bowling has always been RCB's weakness: Harbhajan Singh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have had a disappointing start to their IPL 2024 campaign, winning just one of their first three matches. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2024: Irfan Pathan wants 'leader' Hardik Pandya to do 'difficult things'

After suffering their third straight loss in the ongoing IPL 2024 against Rajasthan Royals, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has come down hard on Pandya's leadership and decision-making. (READ MORE)

9. 'We’ve come to expect him to take a wicket in his first over' - Stuart Broad lauds 'world-class' Trent Boult

Broad decoded the bowling of Rajasthan Royals' left-arm pacer Boult, explaining what makes him such a dangerous proposition with the new ball. (READ MORE)

10. 'I have simplified everything' - Riyan Parag reflects on changes made to his batting style following sensational performances

"Nothing, to be honest; actually, I have simplified everything instead of trying to do a lot of things. Before when I was not getting runs, I would think about it too much," Parag said. (READ MORE)