Royal Challengers Bangalore’s impressive turnaround in the second half of the IPL 2024 season has sent a warning to the Kolkata Knight Riders, who are wary of facing the resurgent team in the final. Former India pacer Varun Aaron believes that RCB’s momentum and belief make them a formidable opponent, and KKR would prefer to avoid them in the title match.
In a post-match banter on air, former CSK player Ambati Rayudu took a cheeky dig at RCB, saying they should be given one of CSK’s IPL trophies to parade in the streets after the thrilling win against Chennai. Former RCB fast bowler Varun Aaron came up with a savage response, saying Rayudu couldn’t digest the fact that RCB knocked out CSK and secured a berth in the playoffs.
In a do-or-die IPL 2024 playoff qualification match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to their talisman Virat Kohli for inspiration, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will bank on the experience and leadership of MS Dhoni. Despite CSK’s lack of a consistent performer like Kohli, Dhoni’s contributions have been significant, especially in the death overs. Former India pacer Varun Aaron believes that Dhoni’s performance at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where he has a remarkable record, could prove decisive in the match.
Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron have sparked speculation around the possible inclusion of MS Dhoni in India’s T20 World Cup squad. Despite his retirement and nearly five-year absence from the national team, Aaron termed the suggestion ‘the wildest card’ while Pathan expressed that no one would deny Dhoni the chance if he desires to play.
