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Indian Premier League March 2024

Former Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh said MI's decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as skipper for the IPL 2024 season has backfired on the franchise.

Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya in the frame (Getty)

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Ex-MI skipper's big remark on Mumbai Indians appointing Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024, says 'this decision has backfired'

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma criticised Star Sports for not paying heed to his request and airing his conversation. He does not want them to focus on just views.

Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma (Screengrab: X)

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Rohit Sharma slams Star Sports for recording his conversation without permission, says 'focus on views and engagement will one day break the trust'

Rohit Sharma admitted Mumbai Indians' campaign at IPL 2024 didn't go according to their plan. MI had a horrendous season as they finished last on the points table with 10 defeats in 14 matches.

MI captain Hardik Pandya (right) and Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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Rohit Sharma finally reacts to Mumbai Indians' disastrous show in IPL 2024 under Hardik Pandya's captaincy, says 'we blame...'

MI coach Mark Boucher revealed Rohit Sharma's answer to his question about the ex-MI captain's future plans after Mumbai Indians' loss against LSG.

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What's next for Rohit Sharma? Ex-MI skipper reveals his future plans to Mark Boucher after IPL 2024

Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher said the outside noise and constant booing from fans clouded MI's captain Hardik Pandya during the IPL 2024.

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MI Coach blames hate from fans for Hardik Pandya's dismal performance in IPL 2024, says 'hearing all the boos'

Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani was seen having conversation with Rohit Sharma after a really disappointing end to their campaign in the IPL 2024.

Rohit Sharma and Nita Ambani in frame (Twitter screen grab)

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WATCH - Nita Ambani's animated conversation with Rohit Sharma after disappointing end to Hardik Pandya-led MI's campaign goes viral

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandy suffered a big blow as BCCI slapped him with a one-match ban and a 30 Lakh INR fine following a loss in the final IP 2024 match

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Hardik Pandya Ban: Big blow to Mumbai Indians captain, won't play first match of IPL 2025

The heartbroken Hardik Pandya after MI's 18-run loss against LSG said that they didn't didn't play good quality cricket in IPL 2024 which cost them the whole season.

MI skipper Hardik Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

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'It cost us the whole season': Hardik Pandya reveals what went wrong for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 after loss vs LSG in last dance

Nicholas Pooran-inspired Lucknow Super Giants downed Mumbai Indians in their last dance at the IPL 2024 despite Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir's half-centurion knocks.

From Left: LSG's KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran and MI skipper Hardik Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

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Nicholas Pooran's carnage helps LSG sign off IPL 2024 with dominant win over rusty MI despite Rohit Sharma-Naman Dhir's heroics

Rohit Sharma was seen urging cameraman to mute audio while he was having a casual conversation with his friends ahead of MI vs LSG's IPL 2024 clash.

Rohit Sharma urges cameraman to mute audio during coversation with Dhawal Kulkarni. (Screengrab-X)

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'Ek audio ne mera watt laga diya': Rohit Sharma requests cameraman to mute audio after his chat with Abhishek Nayar went viral; WATCH VIDEO

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Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side fell short in the final over of their three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL 2026 opener, saying they failed to bowl even one good delivery under pressure.

RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (L) speaks with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 

Harmanpreet Kaur indirectly blames Nat Sciver-Brunt after MI’s defeat vs RCB

Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: De Klerk turns match on its head as RCB rock MI in last-ball thriller

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Neeraj Chopra has officially ended his coaching partnership with his coach Jan Zelezny after a single season. This transition comes shortly after a difficult showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he finished a disappointing eighth

Neeraj Chopra has parted ways with his coach Jan Zelezny

Neeraj took this decision right ahead of Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

India's javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra in this frame. (Getty)

Neeraj Chopra confirms coaching split with Jan Zelezny before Asian Games 2026

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Chelsea have joined the race to sign Wolves teenage sensation Mateus Mane after his eye-catching Premier League performances, but face stiff competition from rival clubs.


Chelsea have enquired about 18-year-old Wolves forward Mateus Mane following his goals against West Ham and Everton.

Multiple Premier League giants, including Manchester United, City, Arsenal and Liverpool, are monitoring Mane’s rapid rise.

New Head Coach of Chelsea Liam Rosenior at Chelsea Training Ground on January 6, 2026 in Cobham, England.

Chelsea enquire about signing Wolves' 18-year-old forward, his name is...

The former India cricketer feels that Mohammed Siraj can play a pivotal role in the side's 2027 ODI World Cup campaign

Irfan Pathan feels Mohammed Siraj will play a key role in 2027 ODI World Cup

Siraj has been picked in India's squad for New Zealand ODIs

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Not Bumrah, Pathan wants this IND pacer to play the Shami's role in 2027 ODI WC

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An old video of a Bulls staffer jokingly recruiting Zion Williamson has resurfaced, reigniting trade chatter as the Pelicans weigh their options ahead of the deadline.


A year-old clip shows Zion Williamson awkwardly shutting down a Chicago Bulls staff member’s recruitment remark at the United Center.

With the trade deadline approaching, Chicago is again linked as a potential landing spot amid questions over Williamson’s market value.

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Ex-MI skipper's big remark on Mumbai Indians appointing Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024, says 'this decision has backfired'

Rohit Sharma slams Star Sports for recording his conversation without permission, says 'focus on views and engagement will one day break the trust'

Rohit Sharma finally reacts to Mumbai Indians' disastrous show in IPL 2024 under Hardik Pandya's captaincy, says 'we blame...'