Almost all of the IPL teams, like in previous years, have launched new jerseys for the forthcoming edition. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) also went through a name change to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, matching their official jersey launch.
Here’s a quick rundown of the new jerseys:
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The new design replaced the previous iconic red and black with a red and blue combination.
2. Mumbai Indians: Their blue and gold scheme remained, but with blue now prevailing over their former white and gray tones.
3. Chennai Super Kings: The yellow jersey remains however with a signature blue color added to it.
5. Sunrisers Hyderabad: They were among the first to release their jerseys, which were distinct and had a diamond-like pattern with an orange background.
6. Gujarat Titans: Just like the CSK, Gujarat chose the same manner in revealing their new jerseys. They simply posted pictures of their new kits online as their initial teaser.
7. Rajasthan Royals: They will continue to sport their traditional pink and blue combination, and one special all-pink jersey for a game dedicated to women in India.
8. Kolkata Knight Riders: The new jersey is made of blue and gold both woven in the shirt and pants.
9 &10. Delhi Capitals & Lucknow Super Giants: These teams seem like they are going to wear the jerseys that they wore last season.
Of course, with the fresh look of most teams, the IPL 2024 will be an exciting season both on and off the ground.
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya’s First Interaction After IPL Captaincy Switch
There were rumors of trouble between cricket stars Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma after Hardik became the new captain of the Mumbai Indians. But it looks like things are okay!
Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as MI captain after being traded from Gujarat Titans. Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma had his first public interaction with newly-appointed Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya. That is ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
A video showed them meeting at practice, and Hardik said Rohit would still be a big help to the team. Hardik gave Rohit a shoutout, saying It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me.”
Hardik seems to really respect Rohit’s experience as captain, especially since Rohit led Mumbai to win the IPL championship five times!
Now Hardik Pandya takes the lead, facing off against his old team Gujarat Titans in their opening match!
Injuries Hit IPL 2024: Key Players Out and Their Replacements
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 gears up for its 17th season starting March 22, injuries have sidelined several players. Here’s a rundown:
1. Devon Conway: Chennai Super Kings’ opener, injured his thumb, out for 8 weeks. Replacement undecided.
2. Matheesha Pathirana: Chennai Super Kings bowler sustained hamstring injury, out 3-4 weeks. Replacement pending.
3. Lungi Ngidi: Delhi Capitals’ bowler has lower back injury from SA20 match and is out for IPL. Replaced by Jake Fraser-McGurk.
4. Harry Brook: Delhi Capitals’ batter quit because of personal reasons. Noreplacement yet.
5. Suryakumar Yadav: Mumbai Indians’ batter, fitness test awaited for IPL opener.
6. Dilshan Madushanka: Mumbai Indians’ pacer, injury duration unclear, no replacement.
7. Jason Behrendroff: Mumbai Indians’ pacer had leg injury and is out for the season. Replaced by Luke Wood.
8. Mohammed Shami: Out due to ankle surgery. He will miss entire IPL 2024. No replacement by Gujarat Titans.
9. Robin Minz: Gujarat Titans’ player had bike accident. There is no replacement yet.
10. Prasidh Krishna: Rajasthan Royals’ bowler had surgery on his quadriceps tendon and ruled out with no replacement yet.
11. Jason Roy: Kolkata Knight Riders’ wicket player opt out because of personal reasons. He is replaced by Phil Salt.
12. Gus Atkinson: Kolkata Knight Riders’ pacer, workload management, replaced by Dushmantha Chameera.
These injuries will shuffle team compositions as the tournament progresses.
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