Robin Uthappa garnered the maximum bid in round seven of the IPL's players' auction, as Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai team him for US $8,00,000 against his base price of US $2,00,000. The next-best bid in the round was for Mumbai's batting sensation Rohit Sharma, who was taken over by Hyderabad for US $7,50,000.
Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in the record books, becoming only the fifth Indian batter to surpass 8,000 runs in T20 cricket with a scintillating display in the Indian Premier League.
'The stakes are too high and it would have been a complete embarrassment had Bumrah broken down in a match.'
'This decision is made by us to embrace a transition phase with the new captain.' 'Let's set aside emotions.'
Pandya's comeback journey following an ankle injury which he suffered in the ODI World Cup was one that is replete with elements of disappointment and dejection but also with utmost resilience and determination shown against adversity.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Friday said star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was still recuperating from a back injury and that the team was waiting for him to be cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
SunRisers Hyderabad, who won the toss and opted to field, made one change, bringing in Priyam Garg in place of Abhishek Sharma.
It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.
MI staged a coup on Day 1, by winning the bid for Trent Boult, bringing him back into the fold.
Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets as a rampaging Mumbai Indians demolished Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs.
While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.
The birthday greetings became a platform for MI fans to voice their discontent over the franchise's decision to replace Rohit as the team's captain for IPL 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in Mumbai Indians' history books on Sunday, surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the franchise's all-time leading wicket-taker.
Karn Sharma showed a lot of heart, says MI skipper Pandya
A look at Rohit Sharma's sensational run in which he won five IPL titles and a Champions League T20 trophy.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag said Rohit Sharma is a more successful IPL captain than Mahendra Singh Dhoni because of the number of trophies Mumbai Indians has won in the last 15 years.
The Indian Premier League will follow the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct regulation for participating players.
Rohit Sharma, who missed Friday's first ODI against Australia in Mumbai because of a family wedding, caught up with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix.
Playing as an 'Impact sub', Rohit scored just 11 runs off 12 balls during Mumbai Indians' 24-run defeat to KKR. The result has almost put the five-time champions out of the reckoning for a play-offs berth.
Out of reckoning from the IPL playoffs, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will look to end their campaign on a winning note when they clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday.
'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.'
For the first time, no Indian superstar will lead an IPL team.
"The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan," the ICC said in a statement on Monday.
Spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin feels that if all-rounder Hardik Pandya is made the Mumbai Indians skipper, Rohit Sharma will "handle it with grace" as the Team India captain "does not have much ego".
While Suryakumar went about his business with his unique style, Rohit put his raw power on exhibition and effortlessly muscled the ball past the boundary ropes.
The winning culture that Mumbai Indians have built over the years with their core group of players does help them perform in high-pressure situations, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.
Anupam Kher invited his friends and colleagues from the film industry for the special screening of his second directorial, Tanvi The Great, in Mumbai.
Vettori said the pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head remains crucial to their success but acknowledged that the opposition teams have planned well.
Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were left out from the list of centrally-contracted players last year, after failing to show up for domestic cricket despite a directive from the BCCI.
Hardik Pandya's return to Mumbai Indians has been a hot topic of discussion. After leading the Gujarat Titans for two years, Hardik is not only back in the Mumbai colours, but he's also set to take over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma.
'He has helped him a lot... Also MS Dhoni's actions speak louder than words - he backs everyone.'
Suryakumar Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane's half-centuries powered Mumbai to 278/4 at stumps on Day 3, a commanding lead of 292 runs.
IMAGES from the Champions Trophy final played between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.
Himanshu Singh said the confidence stemming from his experience of bowling against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the pre-season net sessions in Chennai is now reflecting in his outings in the Ranji Trophy.
Only if we could have a Rohit versus Ashwin clash in the semis! What a perfect fill-up it would be for the resurgence of the Ranji Trophy.
"With Shubman, our vision is not limited to one or two seasons; it's long-term" - Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh, on choosing Gill as captain over senior players
'Big cricketers can win the World Cup but if a big player gets an opportunity to claim an Olympic medal they will definitely work towards'
The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.
Hardik Pandya will be booed louder in Mumbai but his temperament is impressive: Manoj Tiwary
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