May 26: IPL 2024 Morning News – Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

Shreyas Iyer. ( Source – IPL)

1. Shreyas Iyer shares update on back injury ahead of IPL 2024 final

He struggled significantly after the World Cup while playing in the longer format and expressed that his concerns were not taken seriously. (READ MORE)

2. ‘You have to raise your benchmark’ – Arun Dhumal reflects on criticism behind impact player rule

The IPL (Indian Premier League) chairman, Arun Dhumal, has recently come forward to talk about the ongoing discussions over the impact player rule in the tournament. (READ MORE)

3. IPL 2024: SRH opt out of pre-final practice, while KKR gear up for intense three-hour session in Chennai

Kolkata topped the points table with nine wins in 14 matches. They then beat Sunrisers in Qualifier One at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, securing their fourth IPL final. (READ MORE)

4. ‘We must stick to our philosophy in IPL final’ – SRH assistant coach expresses faith in team’s consistent approach

Assistant coach Simon Helmot has expressed his faith in the team’s consistent approach and captain Pat Cummins’ leadership. (READ MORE)

5. ‘CSK matches have all been like a circus’ – Fan scrutinizes Chennai Super Kings fans’ surreal craze for MS Dhoni

A certain MS Dhoni fan was not happy with the CSK fans always asking for Dhoni and asking their own players to get out so that Dhoni could come in. He did claim that he had immense respect for Dhoni, but he did not appreciate the circus. (READ MORE)

6. Abhishek Sharma is a serious package, he’s going be an asset for India in future: Tom Moody

Former Australian cricketer and ex-head coach of SRH, Tom Moody heaped avalanches of praise on the youngster, saying that he backed himself to the tee to execute whatever role he has been assigned by the team. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy on the red clay is going to make a difference’ – Matthew Hayden picks KKR as favourites to win IPL 2024

Matthew Hayden explained why KKR have a better chance of winning the IPL 2024 finals on Sunday, May 26. (READ MORE)

8. ‘I don’t have time to commit full-time’ – Kumar Sangakkara reveals he is not interested in India head coach job

Kumar Sangakkara has come forward and opted out of the race, opining that he does not have time to commit to a full-time assignment internationally. (READ MORE)

9. ‘I think KKR have an advantage’ – Kevin Pietersen backs Kolkata Knight Riders to win their third IPL title

Pietersen is predicting KKR will have an edge over SRH when the two sides meet in the IPL 2024 final on Sunday. (READ MORE)

10. Now that we have reached the final, we will definitely win the IPL: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Star Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar recently came forward and reflected on his side reaching the summit clash of the IPL 2024. (READ MORE)