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  • IPL 2024: Blame Game In LSG Camp After Loss To DC As KL Rahul Slams Team | cricket news

    Lucknow Super Giants suffered third consecutive loss in IPL 2024 going down against Delhi Capitals (DC) by 19 runs. LSG captain KL Rahul pinpointed the team’s struggles in the powerplay as the primary reason for their position in the league. Reflecting on the match, Rahul emphasized, “Losing a lot of wickets in the powerplay was the big reason why we are in this position.” Despite a valiant effort from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, Lucknow Super Giants fell short, succumbing to a 19-run defeat at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

    Coming to the match, DC, opting to bat first, posted a big total of 208/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Stubbs and Abhishek Porel spearheaded the innings with fine fifties, propelling their team to a formidable total. Naveen-ul-Haq emerged as the top bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, claiming figures of 2/51.

    In response, Lucknow Super Giants faced early setbacks, finding themselves at 44/4. However, resilient half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan kept their hopes alive. Despite their efforts, the relentless bowling performance from Delhi Capitals restricted Lucknow Super Giants to 189/9 by the end of their innings.

    Rahul lamented the missed opportunity, stating, “When we got JFM out in the first over we should have capitalized, but they – Hope and Porel – showed a lot of intent.” He acknowledged the significance of a solid start in setting the stage for their power-hitters like Stoinis and Pooran.

    Expressing disappointment, Rahul highlighted a recurring issue throughout the season, “We keep losing a lot of wickets in the powerplay, we never get a solid start to get the likes of Stoinis and Pooran in.” This consistent struggle to establish a solid foundation has hindered Lucknow Super Giants’ performance in the league.

    With this defeat, Delhi Capitals climbed to the fifth position in the standings, concluding their season with seven wins and 14 points. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants slipped to seventh place, managing six wins and 12 points. The fate of both teams’ playoff aspirations now hangs in the balance, contingent upon the outcomes of the remaining fixtures involving other franchises.

  • IPL 2024 DC Vs RR: Why Sanju Samson Was GIVEN Out By Third Umpire After Shai Hope’s Controversial Catch? , cricket news

    IPL 2024 DC Vs RR: Why Sanju Samson Was GIVEN Out By Third Umpire After Shai Hope’s Controversial Catch?

    The Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash in IPL 2024 saw a controversial moment when Sanju Samson was dismissed in the 16th over if the innings. Samson was batting on 86 and all RR hopes were pinned on him as 60 runs were still required off 27 deliveries. Samson was a crucial wicket for DC and they were pretty relieved to see his back as the RR captain was held at long on boundary. But the dismissal is still being discussed as many of the Sanju and RR fans feel the third umpire was wrong to judge him out. RR could manage just 201 for 8 in 20 overs, losing the match by 20 runs.

    What is the controversy?

    Samson hit the ball down the ground but with not much elevation. Shai Hope, fielding at long on boundary, caught it at chest height. However, his legs were very close to the boundary cushions. So close that it appeared as if Hope’s shoes had brushed the cushions. Hope claimed the catch but the onfield umpire wanted to check the legitimacy of the catch by going upstairs and dialed Michael Gough, who was the man-in-charge for this game.

    IPL has got rid of soft signal. Now, what is a soft signal? While the onfield umpire transfers the responsibility to make some decisions to third umpire because the naked eye could not grab some visuals, he or she used to call it out or not out. This was called a soft signal. The third umpire used to look at the replays to see if the onfield decision can be reversed or not. The onfield umpire makes this soft signal by keeping in mind various factors. IPL stopped using soft signals from 2021 IPL while ICC scrapped it in 2023 for contentious catches.

    In Sanju’s case, umpire Gough was on his own to decide the fate of the batter. However, he himself needed to be fully assured that Hope had touched the cushions. While Hope’s feet were close to the ropes, the shadows created by them and the cushion was not making it very clear that the contact really happened. Umpire Gough stuck to the process and rules. There was no way he was going to get a clear picture. There was no soft signal here. Gough did not see any conclusive evidence to judge it not out.

    After looking at the available camera angles, Gough could not reach to a conclusion that Hope had not taken a legitimate catch. The decision is not saying that it was a clean catch. Rather it is saying that there was no enough evidence to say that it was not a legitimate catch.

  • How Can RCB Qualify For IPL 2024 Playoffs After Big Win Over Gujarat Titans? Check All Qualification Scenarios | cricket news

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were quite exceptional to watch on Sunday Saturday night when they beat Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans (GT) by four wickets with more than six overs remaining in hand. The big win has boosted their Net Run Rate (NRR), helping them jump to 7th in the standings. Virat Kohli hit a 27-ball 42 and Faf du Plessis slammed 23-ball 64 to set up the win for RCB. There were jitters in the middle as Cameron Green (1) and Glenn Maxwell (4) got out without contributing much but Dinesh Karthik (21*) and Swapnil Singh (15*) ensured RCB crossed the line.

    As a result, GT have slipped to ninth in the standings with just 4 wins from 11 games and it looks very tough for them to qualify for the playoffs. RCB are on seventh spot and their big-margin victory on Saturday means that the table is quite chaotic in the middle.

    How can RCB qualify for the playoffs?

    RCB have done themselves a huge favor by beating GT by such a huge margin as their NRR has massively improved. But it is still in negative thanks to previous losses. RCB have NRR of -0.49 which will make it very difficult for them to qualify.

    Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders already have 16 and 14 points respectively and they look set to finish in the top 4 at least. RCB have three matches remaining and they need to make sure they win all three. They are playing Punjab Kings (PBKS), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

    If RCB win all 3 games, they will then hope that Sunrisers Hyderabad (placed at 4 in the points table) and Lucknow Super Giants (3rd in standings) does not get more than 1 win from their remaining 4 games. In this scenario, both SRH and LSG will finish with 14 points.

    Also, CSK and DC who are on 10 points, must not get more than 2 wins from remaining matches while PBKS must not win more than 3 games out of their remaining four. In this scenario, all these 3 teams will be on 14 points at the end of their league games.

    If all of these scenarios take place, all these teams mentioned above will finish with 14 points and then the NRR will decide who goes in and who goes out. This, indirectly, means that RCB must look to win remaining 3 games with a bigger margin to boost their NRR.

    Even if RCB finish with just 12 points, even then they have the chance to qualify. But they will hope and pray that all other teams mentioned above also finish with 12 points and again NRR will be a deciding factor.

  • IPL 2024 Points Table: DC Rise To 6th In Standings As RCB’s Qualification Chances Take Hit | cricket news

    In a dramatic turn of events, Gujarat Titans (GT) faced a staggering defeat against Delhi Capitals in the latest IPL showdown, marking their lowest-ever total in the league’s history. Struggling to find their footing, GT managed a meager 89 runs before being dismissed by the relentless bowling attack of DC. The brilliance of DC’s bowlers, coupled with impactful performances from Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, and Shai Hope, propelled their side to a commanding six-wicket victory at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.

    GT’s woes were evident as they set their lowest IPL total, a paltry 89 runs, during the 32nd match of the 17th edition. This dismal performance adds to their previous low scores, including 125/6 against DC in 2023, 130 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2024, and 135/6, ​​also against LSG.

    Leading the unfortunate list of teams dismissed for low totals, last year’s finalists found themselves struggling to make an impact, ultimately falling short with just 89 runs on the board.

    DC’s decision to field first after winning the toss proved strategic as their bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar (3/14), Ishant Sharma (2/8), and Tristan Stubbs (2/11), unleashed fiery spells to dismantle GT’s lineup.

    Despite a valiant effort from Rashid Khan, who top-scored with 31 runs, GT faltered with only three batters managing to reach double figures, succumbing to DC’s relentless attack in 17.3 overs.

    In the chase, Jake Fraser-McGurk provided an explosive start for DC with 20 runs off 10 balls, but the team faced some hiccups along the way. Nevertheless, skipper Rishabh Pant (16*) and Sumit Kumar (9*) steadied the ship, guiding DC to victory with six wickets in hand and 8.5 overs to spare.

    Pant’s exceptional performance behind the stumps earned him the prestigious ‘Player of the Match’ award, sealing DC’s triumph in style.

    With three wins and four losses, totaling six points, DC currently occupies the sixth spot in the points table, while GT finds themselves in seventh place with an identical record.

    IPL 2024 Points Table

    As a result of the win, DC have now jumped to the sixth spot in the IPL 2024 points table. They now have 3 wins from 7 matches with a NRR off -0.074. DC still have 7 games to go in this season and they can qualify for the playoffs if they win at least 5 out of them. After this loss, GT also has 3 wins from 7 games. RCB continue to be placed right at the bottom of the table with just 1 win from 7 games. RR are at the top with 6 wins from 7 and just 1 loss. Next are KKR with 4 wns from 6 games. CSK also have same number of wins from 6 games but KKR have slightly better NRR.

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  • ‘MI Are Now Divided Into Two teams’: Fan Wars Begin After Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya’s Social Media Victory Posts | cricket news

    After Mumbai Indians (MI) registered an emphatic win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday afternoon, the current and former captains – Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma – made social media updates. These posts started a social media war between their fans yet again. A couple of days back the team had a day off. MI had released a video of the outing in which Rohit and Hardik can be seen hugging each other. That hug almost ended the rumors of rift in the MI camp. But it was all back after the social media posts by Rohit and Hardik on Sunday.

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    Batting first, MI posted 234 for 5 in 20 overs with Rohit leading the charge, striking a wonderful 49 off just 27 balls. His innings included 6 fours and 3 sixes respectively. Ishan Kishan also came back among runs with a knock of 42 runs. Tim David’s 21-ball 45 and Romario Shepherd’s quickfire 39 off just 10 balls ensured MI finished with a daunting total on the board.

    Tristan Stubbs played a blinder for DC, smashing an unbeaten 71 off 25 balls but it was not enough to get the side home. Prithvi Shaw struck a 40-ball 66 but others floundered as DC could manage just 205 for 8 on the board at the end of 20 overs. MI won the match by 29 runs and got their first points on the table.

    ‘Up and running’, wrote Hardik on his social media accounts along wiht pictures of the performers in the DC match. One of these photos was of Rohit. The former captain also posted three photos, one of him with Shepherd, one of the kids watching the match and the last one with DC players Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma. There was no pic ‘of’ or ‘with’ Hardik that led to another controversy.

    A section of fans called Rohit ‘insecure’ while Hitman’s fans defended that Hardik did not do much in this game to be included in the pics posted by Rohit. Many fans commented that Rohit’s post shows that the rift still exists in the MI camp.

    Take a look at the reactions below:

    Insecure Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya posted a pic of Rohit Sharma too but this insecure Dharavi Doraemon is self obsessed. pic.twitter.com/VzMHrcTVxR

    — Durgesh Tewary (@ChatGPTChr26111) April 7, 2024

    Seems like definitely 2 teams have been banned from the team dressing room. Hardik and Rohit ke chakar mai Mai sky/Ishan’s bond is not like before & even Rohit/Ishan ______ Akash & Nita Ambani you have blood on hands for spoiling this one Family _____#MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/YmxmVppb7W — poojasalve (@ pooja_2012) April 7, 2024

    Thanks to the win, MI have jumped to 8th spot in the table. But there is still a long way to go in this league. MI next face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 11 at Wankhede.

  • IPL 2024: Jasprit Bumrah’s Sensational Yorker Leaves Prithvi Shaw Clueless During MI vs DC Match – WATCH | cricket news

    In Sunday’s IPL 2024 clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium, Jasprit Bumrah once again showcased his mastery of the toe-crushing yorkers, a saga of dominance over batsmen. Tasked with defending a daunting target of 235, Mumbai’s ace pacer, Bumrah, unleashed his lethal deliveries against Delhi’s lineup.

    Prithvi Shaw, displaying his flair in front of the opposition crowd, seemed in fine touch, notching up 65 runs off 40 deliveries, embellished with eight boundaries and three maximums. However, Bumrah’s entry into the attack in the 12th over proved pivotal. (WATCH: 4,6,6,6,4,6; Romario Shepherd Runs Havoc On Anrich Nortje During MI vs DC IPL 2024 Match)

    In only his second over of the match, Bumrah unleashed a ferocious toe-crusher that left Shaw befuddled. Despite his best efforts, Shaw failed to bring his bat down in time, resulting in Bumrah dismantling his leg-stump with surgical precision, much to the delight of Mumbai Indians’ skipper, Hardik Pandya.

    Watch video here…

    Just Bumrah doing Bumrah things

    Watch the match LIVE on @starsportsindia and @JioCinema #TATAIPL | #MIvDC pic.twitter.com/rO1Hnqd3Od IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2024

    Hardik Pandya claimed his first win as the skipper of the Mumbai Indians with a 29-run win in a high-scoring fest against the Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. MI never suffered a defeat in the IPL while defending a target of more than 200 and the final over of the first inning, which saw Romario Shepherd slam 32 runs in Anrich Nortje’s over, proved to be the difference.

    History beckoned in Mumbai as Rishabh Pant-led DC stepped on the crease to chase down the highest total in Wankhede Stadium. DC had a completely different powerplay than MI. Romario Shepherd, dismissing David Warner, forced the visitors back against the wall.

    Prithvi Shaw continued to find the boundary line on the other end with Abishek Porel to end the powerplay with a score of 46/1. In the following overs, Shaw and Porel produced some delightful strokes to pull DC back into the record-breaking chase.

    DC lost Shaw for 66 yet by the end of the 14th over, the visitors were ahead of MI by seven runs with two more wickets at the same stage. Porel’s dismissal added to DC’s woes as they continued to hunt for a big over. Tristan Stubbs with his effortless strokes, tried to release the pressure off DC. He completed his fifty in a mere 19 deliveries. The 23-year-old Proteas batter shifted through gears as the required rate mounted up. He found no support at the other end as he tried to wage a lone war. Another quick-paced knock was on the cards for skipper Pant, however, an unusual shot in Gerald Coetzee’s over ensured his trip to dugout back with a score of 1.

    Stubbs struck three sixes in the 19th over to raise hopes of an unprecedented victory. Coetzee, with composure, sealed off a 29-run win and MI’s first of the season.

    Earlier in the innings, after being put to bat, the opening pair adopted a cautious approach in the first couple of balls. Ishan Kishan opened his arms as he punched the ball towards the square point to score the first boundary of the match in the first over.

    Rohit made Ishant Sharma his target in the next over as he struck back-to-back fours. It marked the beginning of a flurry of boundaries from Rohit’s bat. He smoked the ball into the stand on successive deliveries in Jhye Richardson’s over, ensuring that runs kept coming in at a healthy rate.

    MI ended the powerplay on a high note as the opening pair managed to put 75 runs on the board. Axar Patel was introduced into the attack and made an instant impact by dismissing Rohit for 49. Anrich Nortje capitalized on the opportunity and spoiled Suryakumar Yadav’s much-awaited return by sending him back for a two-ball duck.

    MI skipper Hardik Pandya avoided an early scare as he tried to pick up a single but was sent back to the striker’s end. He was well short but the fielder’s throw missed the stumps. Kishan tried to keep MI’s healthy run rate intact as he tonked a six in Nortje’s over. He showed his class again with a six over mid-wicket.

    By taking a one-handed stunner, it was the DC spinner who had the last laugh. Kishan had a look of disbelief while making his way to the dressing room.

    DC had the upper hand when Khaleel Ahmed removed Tilak Varma (6) before he could cause any significant damage. Hardik and Tim David were wary in the next couple of overs before launching an onslaught on DC in the final four overs.

    The power-hitting spectacle began with David picking up a four and then tonking the ball for a six. Hardik (39) tried to replicate David’s fireworks but only found Fraser-McGurk. David set the tone of the final over with a six and a four in the 19th over. Romario Shepherd went berserk in the final over as he smashed a boundary on each delivery of the final over.

    After finding the fence on the first delivery, Shepherd showed his ruthless power by hitting three consecutive sixes off the first three deliveries, leaving Nortje clueless. Another four and a six to end the innings powered MI to 234/5. Brief Score: Mumbai Indians 234/5 (Rohit Sharma 49, Tim David 45*; Axar Patel 2-35) vs Delhi Capitals 205/8 (Tristan Stubbs 71*, Prithvi Shaw 66; Gerald Coetzee 4-34).

  • RR Vs DC IPL 2024 Free LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, When And Where To Watch Rajasthan Royals Vs Delhi Capitals, Match No 9, In ​​India Online And On TV Channel? , cricket news

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) are hosting Delhi Capitals (DC) in Jaipur today. The Swai Mansingh stadium will be packed to the last seat as the home side looks for their second consecutive win of the season. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant-led DC got off to a bad start in the tournament as they lost the opening game to Punjab Kings. Good news for them is that South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje is free and has joined the camp. One still does not know whether he will make it to the playing 11 and if he does then which overseas player does he replace?

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    Rishabh Pant was seen having a hit at the nets session, a day before. The DC captain is looking for a good knock to regain confidence. Pant has a good record against RR and might enjoy batting against the likes of R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. He is a big hitter of the spin bowling and the contest between the spinners and him will be fascinating to watch.

    Ahead of Rajasthan Royals Vs Delhi Capitals match in IPL 2024, check live streaming and TV detail of the match.

    Rajasthan Royals (RR) VS Delhi Capitals (DC) Match Details: When will the RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash be played today? – Date and Time

    The RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash will be played today, on March 28, from 7.30 PM IST.

    Where will the RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash be played today? -Venue

    The RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash be played today at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

    Where to watch CSK vs GT IPL 2024 clash Free Live Streaming?

    RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash can be live streamed on JioCinema app for free.

    Where to watch RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash on TV?

    RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash can be watched on Star Sports Network on TV.

    RR vs DC IPL 2024 clash Probable Playing 11s?

    RR Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell/Nandre Burger, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

    DC Probable XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Abhishek Porel, Ricky Bhui, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma.

    RR vs DC Head to Head

    Both teams are almost neck and neck in IPL, in terms of head to head record. RR and DC have played each other 27 times, with DC winning 13 times and RR undefeated in 14 matches.

  • WATCH: 4,6,4,4,6,1; Abhishek Porel Runs Havoc On Harshal Patel During PBKS vs DC Clash | cricket news

    Coming in as an impact player, Abhishek Porel left nothing in the tank for the Delhi Capitals as he smashed 25 runs in the last over against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Saturday (March 23). Delhi Captials were reeling after a middle-order collapse which saw Rishabh Pant, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel failing to impress. However, Porel stretched the innings to the last over which was bowled by Harshal Patel and took him to the cleaners in style.

    LIVE Updates From DC vs PBKS Clash

    Watch the video here:

    Abhishek Porel delivered and provided the late flourish for @DelhiCapitals.

    Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia #TATAIPL | #PBKSvDC pic.twitter.com/8awvqO712N IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2024

    Abishek Porel (translated from Hindi): I knew I was going in before 3 overs. And the support staff told me be ready as you are one of the impact players. I translated on the field today what I practiced before. My plan was to hit the ball where it came from. 174 is a good score and our bowling unit is good, so let's see.

    Not The Ideal 'Comeback' For Rishabh Pant

    Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper and star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's comeback knock during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against the Punjab Kings on Saturday proved to be a short one, as he could score just 18 runs off 13 deliveries.

    Pant's walk to the crease was his first since December 22, 2022. After this Test match against Bangladesh, Pant was involved in a life-threatening car accident towards the end of the year. Though Pant made it out alive, he sustained injuries serious enough to cause him to miss the IPL 2023 and India's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 run in India in late 2023, in which India ended up as runners up to Australia.

    Pant's first delivery was a dot ball. The left-handed player did take his time to settle down, smashing Harshal Patel for his first boundary on his seventh ball, which was soon followed by a classy cover drive to Harshal.

    Just when Pant was finally finding some groove, he gave a soft catch to Jonny Bairstow at a backward point while attempting a ramp shot over the keeper. Harshal got the last laugh as he dismissed Pant.

    Though his first outing might have left fans asking for more, there will be plenty of 'Pantastic' action in store for DC fans, no doubt as there are 13 more games left. Will the crowds in Delhi get to see the vintage Rishabh? Only time will tell. (MS Dhoni Might Not Play All Games Of IPL 2024: Chris Gayle Makes Big Statement About CSK Legend)

    Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and opted to field against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Saturday at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

  • IPL 2024: Huge Boost For DC As Rishabh Pant Given Green Signal For Fitness From NCA – REPORT | cricket news

    In what comes as a big news for cricket fans and Delhi Capitals family especially, captain Rishabh Pant has been declared for to take part in the IPL 2024. The National Cricket Academy (NCA) has reportedly issued Pant a clearance certificate, paving the way for. his inclusion in the tournament. Previous concerns surrounding Pant's fitness status for IPL 2024 had surfaced, with reports suggesting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had withheld clearance due to fitness worries. Dainik Bhaskar had also reported Pant's unavailability for IPL participation.

    However, a recent report from SportsTak suggests that Pant has received the green light from the NCA, making his availability for IPL 2024 promising, which bodes well for both, Delhi Capitals and the Indian cricket team. With the T20 World Cup scheduled after IPL 2024, Pant's potential availability could be crucial for team selection considerations.

    DC's director of cricket, Sourav Ganguly recently said that the team will not rush Rishabh Pant's return in excitement.

    “He has done everything to get fit and that's the reason NCA will clear him. Let Rishabh get cleared on Mar 5 only then we'll talk about captaincy backups. We are taking a cautious approach with him because he has a very long career ahead. of him. We don't want to push him in excitement. We will see how Rishabh reacts. He will be joining the camp once NCA gives him the clearance. We will see match by match. We can't predict,” said Ganguly. . (Rahul Dravid Names Greatest Six-Hitter India Has Produced; He Is Not MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh)

    RISHABH PANT DECLARED FULLY FIT BY THE NCA… (Sports Tak). pic.twitter.com/glXdLBb7jb Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 10, 2024

    IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders Name Phil Salt As Replacement For Jason Roy

    Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in English wicketkeeper batter Phil Salt as the replacement for Jason Roy ahead of the Indian Premier League (2024).

    In a statement released by the IPL, it stated that Jason pulled himself out of the upcoming season of the T20 tournament due to “personal reasons”.

    The statement also added that the 2024 season will be Salt's second IPL after representing the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the previous year.

    “Kolkata Knight Riders have named Phil Salt as a replacement for Jason Roy after the latter pulled out of the upcoming TATA IPL 2024 owing to personal reasons. Having remained unsold in the auction after representing the Delhi Capitals last year, this will be Salt's second season. in the IPL.”

    It added that the Kolkata-based franchise bagged Salt for his reserve price of Rs 1.5 crore.

    “Bought at his reserve price of INR 1.5 crore, the aggressive wicket-keeper batter from England scored two consecutive T20I centuries against the West Indies in December last year. His 48-ball century in the 4th T20I at Trinidad is also the joint-fastest for England,” it added.

    In the previous season of the IPL, Salt represented the Delhi-based franchise, where he took part in nine matches in which he scored a total of 218 runs at a strike rate of 163.91. With star overseas players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Mitchell Starc available, along with a strong Indian core in Nitish Rana, skipper Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Charkavarthy, KKR will be aiming to do well in the IPL 2024.

    Last season, they finished seventh with six wins and eight losses. 12 points were not enough to earn them a spot in the playoffs.

    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2024 squad: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain.