April 30: IPL 2024 Evening News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table, and more

1. IPL 2024: Shah Rukh Khan's wholesome hug to Sourav Ganguly sets internet abuzz, video goes viral

Ganguly, who played for Shah Rukh Khan's KKR between 2008 and 2010, is currently the director of cricket at Delhi Capitals. (READ MORE)

2. My personal wish is Rinku Singh makes it to the T20 World Cup squad: Shah Rukh Khan

“Such amazing players are playing for the country. I am really looking forward to Rinku, Inshallah being in the World Cup Squad and some other youngsters from other teams also,” SRK said. (READ MORE)

3. ‘No one bats first in Kolkata’ - Aakash Chopra questions Rishabh Pant’s decision against KKR

"I am not being too critical, but I have to talk about it if it's the truth. The team winning the toss has batted first only two times in the last 30 matches here," Aakash Chopra said. (READ MORE)

4. 'We tried to back our strength to bat first and score big' - DC bowling coach James Hopes explains decision versus KKR

Delhi Capitals were comprehensively beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets on Monday, April 29. (READ MORE)

5. ‘I would definitely pick him’ - Brett Lee roots for Phil Salt’s inclusion in England’s T20 World Cup squad

“I would definitely pick him. His game to me looks uncomplicated, it looks very structured in a sense where he knows exactly through his mind what he's doing," Lee said. (READ MORE)

6. India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Complete Player List and Squad Details

India announced their squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday, April 30. Hardik Pandya is the designated deputy of captain Rohit Sharma. (READ MORE)

7. 'What a story' - Fans express excitement as Rishabh Pant makes comeback to India's 2024 T20 World Cup squad

After enduring a challenging hiatus due to injuries sustained in a car accident back in December 2022, Pant is ready to don the Indian jersey once again, marking his comeback to the big stage. (READ MORE)

8. 'Is Virat Kohli going to win you the World Cup?' - Matthew Hayden discusses India's T20 WC squad

All participating teams in the upcoming T20 World Cup in June have been given a deadline to turn-in their preliminary 15-member squads by May 1, 2024. (READ MORE)

9. 'No, boss, we had experience' - Irfan Pathan reminisces 2007 triumph to assert experience wins over age

"This is a myth that India won that World Cup with a young team," said Pathan. (READ MORE)

10. New Zealand reveal jersey for T20 World Cup 2024

“The team's kit for the 2024 @T20WorldCup. Available at the NZC store from tomorrow,” NZC tweeted. (READ MORE)