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Indian captain Rohit Sharma was spotted joking around with his close friend and Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik about possibly playing in the T20 World Cup later this year. In the thrilling IPL 2024 clash between MI and RCB, Karthik showcased his brilliant ability to finish off games as he smashed 53 in 23 balls with five fours and four sixes.
This brilliant batting effort helped the Royal Challengers post a competitive total of 196 in 20 overs. During this knock, Rohit Sharma found time to interact with Dinesh Karthik. In this conversation, Sharma was spotted encouraging the RCB star by saying that he needs to play to be picked for the T20 World Cup. The Indian captain was heard saying, " World Cup khelna hai World Cup."
World Cup khelna hai World Cup: Rohit to Dinesh Karthik
I've been doing this for 11 years, so I'm used to it: Jasprit Bumrah
Further talking about the 1st innings from the MI vs RCB, Mumbai fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was the star as he picked up five wickets while giving away 21 in four overs. Analysing this performance, Bumrah, in the mid-innings interview said, "It was a good day. One of those days where what I was executing was working. Wicket looked sticky (early on). Disappointed with my last ball. When the first over was bowled, I realised ball was gripping a bit. Wanted to bowl a good hard length. I've been doing this for 11 years, so I'm used to it."
"What happened at the end was dew set in and it got better to bat on. Don't want to get too high or too low with good and bad days. This game is a great leveller. Want to keep working hard. The wicket did get better. DK played a special knock. Over here, it's tough to stop someone when they get going."