DTVHINDIRCB vs CSK: Will RCB team be under pressure due to the presence of MS Dhoni?, Swapnil Singh’s reaction
KKR, Rajasthan and Hyderabad have confirmed their places in the IPL 2024 playoffs. Swapnil Singh and MS Dhoni Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed their places in the IPL 2024 playoffs. Now only one place is left, for which there will be a tough competition between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both the teams will clash on May 18 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This match could also be the last match for MS Dhoni. 42-year-old MS Dhoni is suffering from knee problems and is expected to call time on his incredible career at the end of the season. Before the match, RCB all-rounder Swapnil Singh spoke to India Today.in and talked about the impact of MS Dhoni on the game. Swapnil Singh said that the presence of MS Dhoni will not put pressure on RCB, rather it will act as inspiration for the team. He said that Dhoni is highly respected among the players in Indian cricket and in the last few years he has taught a lot to his juniors. His presence there is an inspiration for us – Swapnil Singh Swapnil Singh told India Today.in in an interview, Mahi Bhai will be in front of us. When you see them, certain memories immediately come to your mind. How he keeps things simple in matches. In big matches, how he keeps things even simpler. His presence there is an inspiration for us, not a pressure. I personally will remember his learnings over the years and keep things very simple. On the occasion of RCB’s playoff, he said, we are playing knockout games from our 7th or 8th match. So, it seems normal at this point. Big match against CSK, a lot is at stake in it. If we win by a certain margin, we will also qualify. But when you play, you don’t think about these things, you just focus on your game and try to execute your skills. Let us tell you that now RCB can qualify only by winning against CSK. If RCB defend 200 by a margin of more than 18 runs or chase 200 or more in 18.1 overs, they will qualify by virtue of 14 points and a better net run rate than CSK. If RCB loses in Bengaluru on Saturday or shares points with CSK due to rain, RCB will be out of the playoffs.
IPL 2024: ‘Dhoni’s presence will increase Gaikwad’s problems’ – MSD fans will be enraged by Wasim Jaffer’s statement regarding change in CSK captaincy.
The presence of MS Dhoni can create challenges for the new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Wasim Jaffer. (Image Source: CSK/X) Indian Premier League 2024: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Wasim Jaffer has criticized MS Dhoni for leaving the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before IPL 2024 and handing over the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad.MS Dhoni) has raised questions on the timing of the decision. MS Dhoni surprised everyone and announced his resignation from the captaincy just a day before the first match of IPL 2024 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Actually, Ruturaj Gaikwad was seen in the captains’ photoshoot for IPL 2024 on March 21, only after which everyone came to know about Dhoni’s decision. The timing of MS Dhoni leaving the captaincy like this was not right: Wasim Jaffer Meanwhile, Wasim Jaffer believes that the timing of Dhoni leaving the captaincy like this was not right. The former batsman said that if Dhoni was not part of the team, the move would have been more appropriate. He also expressed concern that Dhoni’s presence in CSK could potentially create challenges for new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. “No, I don’t think it was the right time for MS Dhoni to resign as captain,” Wasim Jaffer was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. I think it would have made more sense if MS Dhoni was not part of the team. If he had retired and was not in the team, this timing could have been right. If that had happened, things would have become much easier for the new captain.” “If Dhoni was not there, then…” Wasim Jaffer further said, “Since he is still a part of the team, things are going to become difficult for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Ruturaj Gaikwad takes a decision or not, and whether Dhoni agrees with that decision or not. What, will he like those decisions? And you are on your own, and we all know that Ruturaj Gaikwad would have been the next captain of CSK. But I think if Dhoni was not there, all this would have been much easier.”
‘Their presence is enough’ Anjum Chopra gave a big statement regarding Virat and Rohit in T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2024 starts from June 2 Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image Credit- Twitter Now less than 3 months are left for the start of T20 World Cup 2024. It is noteworthy that the upcoming T20 World Cup is being played jointly by USA and West Indies. So the first match of the tournament starting from June 2 will be played between USA and Canada. So for this tournament, BCCI Secretary Jai Shah had said that Rohit Sharma will be seen commanding the Indian team. However, no picture has been clear yet regarding the selection of Virat Kohli in the team. However, amidst all this, former Indian captain Anjum Chopra has given a big statement regarding Rohit and Virat. Anjum says that his presence alone is enough for the team. Anjum Chopra gave a big statement Let us tell you that regarding Rohit and Virat, Anjum Chopra said in Times of India – When you have quality players like Rohit and Virat in the team, then you cannot question their ability and usefulness. His presence alone is enough to boost the confidence of the team. He is a skillful player and has been a big match winner. India will definitely need Virat and Rohit. Apart from this, Anjum said about Rinku Singh – The way he is performing at the moment, it looks good. We have to see how he bounces back on days when he fails or is out of form. Will he be able to survive? But he will remain around the team at this time. He is a player on whom the entire country will keep an eye. So if we talk about India in the T20 World Cup, it will start its campaign with the match against Ireland on June 5. Apart from this, the much awaited match between India and Pakistan will be played in New York on June 9.
