May 21: IPL 2024 Evening News – Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table, and more

Harry Kane. (Source -KKR)

1. Harry Kane sends best wishes to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2024 Qualifier 1

In a surprising twist, renowned Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has sent a special video message to the KKR team, extending his best wishes for the high-stakes encounter. (READ MORE)

2. Watch: Shane Watson apologizes to RCB fans for costing them IPL 2016 final, video goes viral

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson recently went down the memory lane of his time with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise in the 2016-17 season. (READ MORE)

3. Virat Kohli being criticised despite being leading run-scorer in IPL 2024 is incredible: Japan’s Kendel Fleming [Exclsuive]

Kendel Fleming agreed that T20 cricket has changed a lot in recent years as the role of an anchor has almost become obsolete. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Nobody gives you discount for age’ – MS Dhoni underscores non-negotiable necessity of playing professional cricket

Despite ongoing speculations regarding the 42-yer-old’s future in the IPL, the revered wicketkeeper-batsman persists in the tournament. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Little sledging match with him would be fun’ – Nandre Burger on Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2024 Eliminator

As they gear up for a decisive clash, Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has opened up about how a sledging battle with Kohli would be fun. (READ MORE)

6. People told me there will be backlashes as I was replacing Ganguly as KKR skipper: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir recently revealed how he had his apprehensions after replacing Sourav Ganguly as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2011 but the people in the City of Joy made him comfortable by welcoming him with unimaginable amount of love. (READ MORE)

7. Reports: MS Dhoni to undergo surgery for muscle tear; Aims for IPL 2025 return

CSK sources confirmed that Dhoni will head to London to address his injury which caused him to struggle during the IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Takes a lot of guts to come back from that position’ – Smriti Mandhana lauds RCB’s epic turnaround in IPL 2024

Smriti Mandhana was effusive in her praise for the men’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team after they managed to reach the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 from a difficult position. (READ MORE)

9. ‘Always adhered to highest standards of professional conduct’ – Star Sports issues statement amid Rohit Sharma’s ‘breach of privacy’ tweet

Rohit Sharma lashed out at Star Sports after one of his clips was recorded without his consent and aired as well. (READ MORE)

10. ‘Special Night, Special Group’ – Faf du Plessis celebrates RCB’s remarkable comeback to clinch IPL playoff spot

Reflecting on the season, Du Plessis noted how proud he was of everyone for making the impossible happen, describing the night as special and the group as unique. (READ MORE)