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

1. 'The success we've had, things we have been doing, don't want to change single bit of it' - Ruturaj Gaikwad on keeping CSK's tradition intact

Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed that MS Dhoni hinted about him about the leadership responsibility back in 2022. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja bags unique record during CSK vs KKR clash at Chepauk

During the CSK vs KKR tie, Ravindra Jadeja recorded a phenomenal triplet, which was never done by a player in the IPL before. (READ MORE)

3. Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton to host New Zealand vs England Test series

New Zealand Cricket confirmed the venues for the three-match Test series against England which are set to take place later this year. (READ MORE)

4. 'The wicket changed after the powerplay' - Shreyas Iyer analyzes KKR's first loss of IPL 2024

Shreyas Iyer said that Kolkata Knight Riders couldn't assess the pitch quickly after the powerplay in their game against Chennai Super Kings. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav's workload to be monitored while recovering from abdominal soreness

Mayank Yadav has been experiencing pain in the lower abdominal area, and his workload is going to be monitored over the next few days. (READ MORE)

6. IPL 2024: MS Dhoni drops catch to hand Andre Russell a lifeline, video goes viral

MS Dhoni rarely misses anything behind the stumps but against KKR, he dropped Andre Russell's catch in the closing stages of the first innings. However, the West Indies all-rounder couldn't capitalise as he was dismissed only a few balls later. (READ MORE)

7. 'That great man ended up walking onto the field' - Shane Watson recalls hilarious fair play incident featuring MS Dhoni

Legendary Shane Watson recalled the time when he joined CSK camp and was schooled by MS Dhoni himself. (READ MORE)

8. Chamari Athapaththu puts retirement on hold, gears up for T20 World Cup qualifiers in late April

Talismanic Sri Lanka women's captain, Chamari Athapaththu, is set to make call on international cricket career only after the T20 World Cup Qualifiers next month. (READ MORE)

9. Romario Shepherd is an exceptional player and can hit the ball a long way: Shamar Joseph

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Shamar Joseph hailed Mumbai Indians all-rounder Romario Shepherd after his incredible innings versus Delhi Capitals. (READ MORE)

10. 'Lucky to have next four games on surface we understand better than most,' says Punjab Kings Assistant Coach Brad Haddin

Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin expressed his happiness as the team is set to play its next four matches at their new home ground in Chandigarh. (READ MORE)