Jammu, March 24 -- As the highly anticipated IPL 2024 season gets underway, die-hard fans will be glued to their screens dissecting every moment of the tournament. However, not everyone feels confident expressing their cricket knowledge in conversations. Here is a handy guide with 40 expressive statements that will make any fan sound like a veteran IPL pundit.

MS Dhoni - Fondly refer to him as 'Thala' which means leader in Tamil, capturing why he is revered in Chennai. 'Mahi' is his nickname - discuss his sharp gloveswork and ability to finish matches that makes him iconic.

Young captains' transition - The mantle is passed to the likes of Ruturaj and Gill but note the big shoes and expect initial inconsistencies as they adaptleadership ...