A sport is an inevitable part of having a meaningful existence, and it can adequately cater to the mental and physical well being of the people. Games can be the principal motivation for team-building and are pursued as a hobby or a career or a part of a fitness program. People from different regions are fascinated with various types of sports and some sports originating from one country has got famous all over the world. Sports Industries have support from a lot of industries who often act as sponsors which helps the enterprises to earn a lot of revenue. There is a continuing debate about the most-watched and top sports in the world. There are many lists available that depict different views of the popularity of the games. These lists seem to contradict very often, and it is difficult to come to mutual consent. Here you can find one of the most official rosters for the top 10 sports in the world. There are many factors that go behind the making of such a record as revenue generation, endorsements, advertisements, presence in social media, etc. Soccer/Football That Soccer is the most popular game in the world and has maximum followers is undoubted without any dispute. Every continent has large followers of soccer, and this game is played in more than 200 countries so is in the top sports in the world. There are more than 4 billion followings all over the world for this fascinating and engaging game. The old soccer has its origin in China while there is evidence that this was also popular in Japan, Greek, and the Romans. Contemporary soccer has its origin in England, and it amassed considerable interest among the masses from here. Now the sport has become very popular in North America and Latin America, as well as in all parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. This sport is a great enabler of team spirit building as results in this sport can be achieved through the collective efforts of eleven players only. Cricket Though Soccer holds the first rank regarding popularity, cricket remains the undisputed choice for the second spot. It has a fan following of over 2.5 billion people all around the top sports in the world, and it is a favorite to older and younger generations alike. This game originated in England in the 16th century and became a national sport in the 18th century. Now there are several countries like Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, etc. are playing this game at an international level. The test series, ICC World cup for T-20 and 50 over the game are among some of the popular tournaments of Cricket. Field Hockey After Soccer and Cricket, this game captures the third spot quickly and has a fan following of over 2 billion. The primary sphere of influence for this game is in Europe, Asia, and Australia. This game originated in England in the 1800s and is very similar to a soccer game and eleven players are playing in this game. Also, the players play hockey with hockey sticks and with a small hard ball.Also Read: Bio of top 10 famous international cricketers Tennis Tennis, with more than one billion fans all over the world, comes in the fourth spot regarding popularity. The Egyptians, Romans, and the Greeks played this excellent individual game in an earlier time,s and eventually, it spread to the whole world and is in top sports in the world. There are four grand slam tournaments for this game among which the Wimbledon championship in England is the most famous. The others are Australian Open, Ronald-Garros or French Open, and US open which are also very famous and popular. Volleyball Volleyball has now become very popular all over the world, and it comes to the fifth position with over 900 million fans. The primary influence for this game is in Western Europe and North America, and now it is also trendy in Asia. William G.Morgan, who was a part of the Young Men's Christian Association, invented this game in 1895 in the United States. There are six players on each side to throw a ball over a net in this exciting and fascinating game. Table Tennis It is a beautiful professional game as well as a very favorite game as a hobby. It enjoys a global following, and presently there are more than 875 million people following this game. Originally the sport was widely popular in the name Ping-Pong, and later modern sport of Table Tennis developed. Two players play each other on a hard table with a small net with a very lightweight ball, in this game and is in top sports in the world. The countries who are formidable in Table Tennis are China, Sweden, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia. Basketball Basketball originates in the United States, and it boasts of around 825 million fans all over the world. Dr. James Naismith invented this game in the year 1891 in Massachusetts, and this is an alternative game to football. It can be an indoor as well as outdoor game and two teams each having five players can play this game. Baseball The Baseball game has followers in some countries; .and is popular in many countries. However, it still has a great follower for its exciting variety, and around 500 million people globally follow this game. This game is most popular in the United States, Japan, and the Caribbean and it is a bat and ball sport that is very engaging for the audience and is in top sports in the world. This game gained nationwide popularity in the United States in the 19th century, and later it spread to the whole world. Rugby Rugby is a top-rated game in the United Kingdom, and it has got a strong influence in the Commonwealth countries. Global followers of Rugby amounts to around 475 million people, and it spread from British colonies to Australia and New Zealand. Two teams consisting of 15 players each, carry and kick the ball across the end line to score points in this game. Golf Golf is a game for the riches, and this has a wide following of around 450 million all over the world. The primary influence for this game is in Western Europe, North America, and East Asia, and the modern game originated in Scotland. Conclusion Sports bring us a source of enjoyment and inspire people to perform better in life with a healthy body and mind. There are top-rated sports games like Football, Cricket, Field Hockey, etc. which people love to watch and participate in all over the world.Also Read: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India
On 2nd December 2018, UEFA is going to have 3rd club competition under the UCL and UEL. There are many who came out to criticize the decision of UEFA. No matter what some people will say, this league is going to bring a huge change and improvisation in the performance of European national teams. There are several reasons due to which Europa League 2 is called the Saviour of European Football. UEFA did very well by making the announcement of this league. This is a great decision for the players as they can learn to play better during the qualification rounds of the FIFA World Cup. How this strategy will work? The European Football competition will have total two tournaments and in the qualification procedure, a total of 32 teams will be divided into eight groups of 4 teams each. The top 2 teams will go in the final round of the tournament. There wont be any demotion for the 3rd ranked team in this league. The winner would easily get an entry in the next season of the Europa League. It is just similar to European League winners who are able to get an entry in the next season of the Champions League. The footballers will get the motivation to play well in the Europa League 2. Qualification for Europa League 2 This new competition is going to change the format of existing 2 tournaments as Europa League 2 is going to be shortened from present 48 team structure in the group will stage down to total 32 teams similarly like the Champions League. When the group stage will be finished, then the top 2 teams will enter in knockout rounds, and there is a slight alteration done to the knockout structure of the tournament. The topmost 2 teams will go in knockout rounds, but the first placed football teams are able to get an automatic bye in the 16th round. The 2nd placed teams will have preliminary knockout competition, which will take place just before the 16th round. The qualification procedure is quite complicated and it is based on UEFA criteria which are set in the Champions League and Europa League. This competition is basically meant for the lesser European nations and teams. The individual associations will have only a limited amount of clubs which will get qualified for the tournament of European League Football. The 2nd placed group team from Europa League 2 will face off the 3rd place team in the Europa League. When the preliminary round will be finished, the winners of the round will face off each other in Europa league groups in the 16th round. The high-quality football teams and clubs will compete with each other to prolong the campaigns of the European League. How does it benefit the Football game? Does all of this really matter? More deserving football teams are able to stay in Europe for a long time due to bigger clubs and more competition. European football is really hard to arrive for the teams which are in mid-rank associations. This competition allows the clubs to get a chance to get European football, which doesnt have the chance to get this. The domestic competitions in Europe are refreshed with Europe League 2. There are many associations which have single domestic competition and the winner gets the opportunity to qualify for the European team. In some countries, two domestic cup competitions are organized to choose one team for the international football championship. This competition can fix nation coefficients and club. The Nations League Overtime keeps organizing the association ranking. The nation coefficients and clubs can get adjusted in a more accurate manner. It also spreads the total wealth of European football into clubs and leagues which dont get income from the European campaign normally. When more and more teams will get involved in Europa League 2, then there will be a better representation of the team strengths. The clubs will be allowed to get in group stages and they would be able to show their strength. Credit: https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/europa-league-2-saviour-of-european-football
The FIFA Women's World Cup will start from 7th June and the final match will take place on 7th July 2019. The host nation will be France and the fans can cover live match on the radio, BBC TV and BBC application and website. There is a total of 24 teams which will participate in the tournament, and there are nine different venues where the football world cup will take place. If you are interested to know all about the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019, then here is the complete information available for you. Major Dates of FIFA tournament The FIFA World Cup 2019 competition will run for a total thirty days between 7th June to 7th July 2019. The first match will take place between South Korea and France in Paris. On 9th June, Scotland is going to make the first appearance in the World Cup against England. On 11th June, US will fight against Thailand, which is ranked as 29th in the world at present. The semi-final & final matches are going to held in Lyon from 2nd July 2019. The venue of the FIFA Womens World Cup 2019 There is a total of nine venues where the event will take place, and the opening match will be in Parc Des Princes, which is the home of Paris St Germain. The semi-final and final matches will be held at Parc Olympique Lyonnais/Groupama Stadium. It can hold around 59k fans and is known as one of the largest venues. Here are the total nine venues of FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Parc des Princes in ParisStade Oceane in Le HavreStade des Alpes in GrenobleRoazhon Park in RennesStade Auguste-Delaune in ReimsStade de la Mosson in MontpellierAllianz Riviera in NiceStade du Hainaut in ValenciennesParc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon So, these are the nine venues where world cup matches will take place, and the fans can get their tickets to watch the on-field match otherwise they can watch the live streaming on BBC sports channel on their television. Which is one of the best players to look out in this World cup? The World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony will take place on 7th June, and it will be grand as France hosts it. The strongest contenders of this tournament might be Lucy Bronze, Nikita Parris, and Saki Kumara. Ballon d'Or winner named Ada Hegerberg hasnt been in Norway team for this World Cup. Steph Houghton can play a great contender for the England team, and Fran Kirby and Toni Duggan from Barcelona will be attacking Houghton during the match. The US team has the talent of fantastic players like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan. It might be possible that this can be the last tournament of Carli Lloyd from Manchester. She was the FIFA world player of the year as a midfielder and has also won the title of the Golden ball at World Cup 2015. The strongest contenders of FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 US champions are ranked among the best champions of the world, but France has never been able to get ahead of the semi-finals. France only managed to reach till last eight teams during European Championship. Germany can be a threat to the teams as they reached till the semi-finals during World Cup 2015 and they are ranked on the 2nd number in the world women's football teams. In the year 2011, Japan won the world cup trophy, and they were the runner up in the year 2015, and there are chances that the team would look ahead to win this tournament. There are changes that the Netherlands who is the champion of the European tournament can also challenge the other teams to win the title of FIFA World Cup 2019. Any team can be the winner, and that only depends upon the hard work of the teams before the tournament and during the tournament period.
From May 30, 2019, to July 14, 2019, all eyes of cricket playing nations and fans from around the world would be on the Quadrennial ICC Cricket World Cup to be played in England and Wales. Fans from around the world would cheer for their favorite teams during the 2019 ICC Cricket World. In its 12th edition, the event returns home as fans in England and Wales would say after a gap of two decades. With ICC having brought down the number of participating teams to 10 from the highs of 14 and 16 this edition is expected to be the most competitive ever. Here I present a predictive analysis model for the 2019 mensCricket World Cup. I believe this predictive analysis strategy would be very useful for viewers, sponsors, and team strategists. This would also give insights to various cricket analysts and commentators about the features that play a crucial role in the statistical analysis.This model is developed based on the historical data collected for the 10 participating teams (Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies). In addition, we test our model on 2015 world cup data and measure the accuracy of predictions. This model is developed based on the players who were a part of their respective teams/squads in the recently 5 concluded tournaments. After the demolition of West Indies in Manchester India have one foot in the semi-final of the ICC cricket World Cup. Up next for Virat Kohli and Co. are the hosts and pre tournament favourites England at Edgbaston, coincidentally a venue where the both teams met in the 1999 and England were eliminated from the tournament. India go into the match unbeaten in the tournament so far, winning five matches, while the match against New Zealand was washed out. England on the other hand come into the tie at Edgbaston in poor form having lost their last two matches against Sri Lanka and Australia respectively. A loss for the hosts would make it very difficult for them to qualify for the semis and given their top billing before the World Cup would be a massive shock. India for their part would be looking to pile further misery on England and looking to send them packing at the earliest possible opportunity. We are now entering the final week of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup group stage and three semi-final spots have been confirmed by the likes of Australia, England and India. The fourth and final spot in the World Cup knockouts will be revealed on Friday after the game between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, ESPN Cricinfo observed that Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar has been spot on with his predictions from May, correct to every single detail. More than a month ago, Tendulkar had predicted the teams who he thought would qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup. India, England, Australia should be in the semis. The fourth could be one of New Zealand or Pakistan, the batting maestro had said, when he was asked about his favourites to reach the final four. Earlier, the 46-year-old had also said he was sure of Team India qualifying to the semi-finals, as he believed that they had a well-balanced squad. We have a balanced team which can go out and do something special. The whole team has to chip in, there will be some performers (in different situations, who must say) this is my game; I am batting well or bowling well. Support is needed from the other end also, the Master Blaster had said, while speaking with Hindustan Times. As mentioned above, the fourth and final team who will qualify for the semi-finals will be revealed on Friday, based on the outcome of the Pakistan-Bangladesh game. If Pakistan win by a huge margin, they may reach the knockouts or else it will be the Kiwis who book their place in the final four. With less than a fortnight to go before the World Cup kicks start, predictions are coming thick and fast from veteran cricketers and pundits of the game. England, the host nation, emerge as the top favourites, followed by the Virat Kohli-led Indian side.
The city of Ulan-Ude, Russia, is proud to host the AIBA Womens World Boxing Championships 2019. Starting on October 3rd, the best female boxers in the world will compete for the 11th edition of these championships for the most prestigious boxing titles in the world. The 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships will be held in Yekaterinburg, Russia from September 7 to September 21, 2019. Weight classes have been adjusted to match those confirmed for the 2020 Olympic boxing tournament. The development of Womens boxing has been one of the central policies of AIBA, and the quality of the boxing, its profile and its popularity have all been given considerable growth over the last decade. In addition to the possibility to earn qualification quotas for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the new format of the competition will add value to the event by bringing only the best boxers to your city and will make the 2019 Edition the most attractive Womens World Boxing Championships ever. Hosting the 11th edition of the tournament is a fantastic opportunity for your country to promote its city and its culture, traditionally attracting some 60 delegations from all over the world along with the accompanying international media, providing a significant boost to the local economy and tourism through increased visitor numbers. That exposure and the association with AIBA and the IOCs targets for gender equality represent an excellent opportunity to create an important legacy for the sport in your country. HISTORY OF AIBA WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS The world championships are organized in order to showcase the presence of the sport and it serves as an important tool to promote the sport to unpopular areas of the world. Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur decided to conduct the AIBA World Boxing Championships for both men and women in 1974 and the inaugural edition of the world championships was held at Havana Cuba in 1974. It was held only for mens and first-ever womens world championships were introduced in the year 2001. Since then both men and women categories were held together until 2006. After that AIBA decided to conduct the events separately in alternate years. The mens world championship will be held under 11 different categories over the years. Like other competitions, AIBA world champions are also undergone major changes according to the demands of the modern era. The participation lists are also gone through several heights and it reached the new heights recently. Boxing has made deep in roots in many countries over the years and it clearly impacted the number of nations participating in the event. Cuba, Russia and the United States are the most successful nations in the tournament but India and China are emerging as the new superpowers in recent years. Cuban boxing legend Felix Savon is the most successful boxer in world boxing championships by winning 6 gold medals Almost 19 editions of the AIBA World Boxing Championships have been completed over the years. At first, there were 12 different categories. In 2003 the light-middleweight division (~71 kg) was eliminated. In 2011, the featherweight division (~57 kg) was removed. The remaining categories are flyweight (~49 kg), bantamweight, lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, heavyweight, and super heavyweight. This boxing match is scored round by round. The fighter with the most points wins. Each time an opponent is knocked down, they lose a point. Immediate victories are determined by a complete knockout. The competition uses medals to award participants. Currently, Russia has dominated this competition by winning the most medals, their women are ranked first while the men are ranked second. NEWS REGARDING HOST COUNTRY The amateur boxing association has picked Russia to host the 2019 Women's World Championships -- the country's first worlds event since the national anti-doping agency was reinstated in September. AIBA says it will confirm Ulan Ude in eastern Siberia after the city has filed additional documents. The World Anti-Doping Agency ended a three-year suspension for the agency known as RUSADA following doping scandals. The AIBA executive committee met in Moscow before a presidential election Saturday. AIBA's interim president, Gafur Rakhimov of Uzbekistan, is standing against former Olympic silver medalist Serik Konakbayev of Kazakhstan. Rakhimov is on a U.S. Treasury Department sanctions list for alleged ties to organized crime and international drug trafficking. He denies wrongdoing. AIBA CONGRESS The AIBA Congress is an assembly to which all National Federations members are convened every two years. The Ordinary Congress with elections shall be held every four years. The AIBA Congress is the supreme legislative body of AIBA and has the following powers: votes to adopt and amend these Statutes;elects the President, each Vice President and EC Members every four years, and may, in an Ordinary or Extraordinary Congress, convened in accordance with these Statutes, remove any such person from office by a two-thirds vote of no-confidence;appoints, on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, a person as an Honorary President, Honorary Vice President or Honorary Member of AIBA;approves the minutes of the preceding Congress;approves the consolidated and audited financial report;decides the level of the Annual Affiliation Fee;ratifies the admission or exclusion of National Federations following the decision of the Executive Committee;disbands or dissolves AIBA. Read More: THE WORLD BEACH GAMES: INFORMATION ABOUT 2019 SESSION
The English Premier League is one of the top football leagues in the world. It is also the most popular and difficult football league in the history of football. Undoubtedly the league has some of the richest football clubs in the world and thanks to the high amount of broadcast revenues and increasing English Premier League sponsorships, the clubs are earning quite a fortune of money. Higher the clubs finish in the League table, the more money they receive every year. So have a look at our article and get to know how much the clubs have earned in the previous season. English Clubs and 2018-2019 earnings English Premier League has more than 4 billion audiences around the world, including England. So you can understand how prosperous the league is and that is the reason why all the teams participating in the league is able to maintain strong competition and efficiency in the league. Liverpool 152,425,146 After having won the UEFA Champions League, Liverpool has been crowned the champions of Europe. So they have earned the lion's share among all the other clubs in the league. They finished 2nd in the league which gained them a lot of valuable broadcasting revenue as well. The club has had a really expensive transfer window last season but with all the earnings, they will have no worries to improve the team even more. Live games: 29League position: 2ndFacility fees: 33,461,785Merit payment: 36,451,842 Manchester City 150,986,355 One of the richest clubs in the EPL right now, Manchester City won the Barclays Premier League in the 2018-19 season which has allowed them to come up on the second position on the earnings is due to massive earnings. Their broadcast revenue is one of the highest in the league and has significantly allowed the management to get hold of good players. Live games: 26League position: 1stFacility fees: 30,104,476Merit payment: 38,370,360 Chelsea 146,030,216 Chelsea played phenomenally well in the 2018-19 season which placed them on the 3rd position in the league. Also the winner of the UEFA Europa League in the 2018-19 season, Chelsea has gathered a significant amount of revenue last season. Winning the UEFA Europa League has provided them with a huge amount of profit last year. Live games: 25League position: 3rdFacility fees: 28,985,373Merit payment: 34,533,324 Tottenham Hotspur 145,230,801 Tottenham had a dream run in the 2018-19 season which lead them to the UEFA Champions League final and they also finished fourth in the EPL. So with such excellent showing of football, the club got rewarded highly as well. Live games: 26League position: 4thFacility fees: 30,104,476Merit payment: 32,614,806 Everton - 128,603,905 Everton had a fairly nice season last year which has allowed them to earn over 125+ million. Considering that they have finished the league in 8th position with 15 wins, Everton did really well in the last season. They will be looking forward to bolstering their team for the next league title. Live games: 18League position: 8thFacility fees: 21,151,652Merit payment: 24,940,734 Arsenal 142,193,180 Runners up in the UEFA Europa League, only to be beaten by Chelsea, Arsenal had a fantastic season. They earned more than 140 million in revenue in a single season and also stood 5th in the league with significant growth. Live games: 25League position: 5thFacility fees: 28,985,373Merit payment: 30,396,288 Manchester United 142,512,868 Manchester United is a big name in the English Premier League and last season their performance was mediocre which lead the team to finish sixth in the league. However, they generated a significant amount of revenue that led them to replenish their treasury once again. Live games: 27League position: 6thFacility fees: 31,223,579Merit payment: 28,777,770 So here are the respective revenue for the top teams in the English Premier League which you should know about. All these teams have shown exceptional football talent last year and provided friendly competition in the league last season. All of them will be ready to compete against each other once again and they will be ready to earn even more in the 2019-2020 season as well. Read More: All you need to know: UEFA Europa League final UEFA Europa
Barcelona will become the first sports team to generate revenue exceeding one billion Euros, as they expect an income of 1.047 billion Euros for the 2019/20 campaign. BARCELONA - Barcelona will become the first sporting club to earn more than a billion Euros ($ 1.10 billion) in revenue this season, the club stated on Tuesday. The clubs statement on Thursday said they had achieved record sales of 990 million Euros last season and expecting an increase of 1,047 million Euros for the 2019/20 campaign. "This figure represents a new record in the sporting world and means exceeding internal expectations as the strategic plan approved by the board expects profits to reach 1 billion Euros in 2021," he added. The club, owned by their fans, predicted a relatively modest profit after tax of 11 million Euros this season and said it owed 217.2 million Euros. The Catalan club invested 255 million Euros for the players in the closing season, most of which was spent prising Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid for 120 million Euros and recruiting Frenkie de Jong from Ajax Amsterdam for 75 million Euros. Barcelona chief executive Oscar Grau said they also tried to sign Dutch defender Matisse de Ligt, who joined Juventus, adding that they wanted to sign Neymar back from Paris St Germain, but they did not want to compromise the club's financial stability. "We worked hard to get Neymar and we did everything possible," he told reporters. "We made two offers, one including players and the other without them, but we felt Paris St Germain didnt want to sell him." "We won't lose control when it comes to players. We want the best team, but we also want to be sustainable." Bara's accounts also revealed that they expected to spend 1.007 million Euros this season, an increase of 34 million Euros, but said they would cut their salary bill by 18 million compared to last season, a 3% reduction. (1 dollar = 0.9052 Euros) Read More: China Open: Saina Nehwal knocked out after 1st round defeat
Gianni Infantino awarded the inaugural edition of the 24-team Club World Cup to China after a meeting in Shanghai at the FIFA Council. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that FIFA had awarded the inaugural edition of the 24-team World Cup to China in what he called a "historic decision". The move underscores China's growing influence on football and could be a pioneer for the eventual World Cup hosts. Infantino made the remarks after meeting in Shanghai for the FIFA Board, the decision-making unit of the World Football Board. This means that many of the biggest football clubs, a variety of stars, will descend to China in two years. Infantino stressed that China is the only country discussed "It's a historic decision for football," he said. "It will be a competition that all people, all children and all who love football expect." The FIFA President said in June that the new Club World Cup could generate commercial revenues of up to $ 50 billion, although he did not say how many issues he would cover. A source told AFP the figure was "unbelievable". The current Club World Cup has seven teams, including Champions League holders. Qatar will host the competition this year and 2020. The two countries will use the tournaments as logistic tests for stadiums and infrastructure ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup , FIFA's leading international competition. Infantino said FIFA would also double the funds allocated to women's football to $ 1 billion over the next four years. "The Council decided to allocate 500 million in addition to the 500 million already included in the budget." The plan to renew 24 teams from the Club World Cup from June to July 2021 was approved at a FIFA Council meeting in Miami in March despite opposition from the UEFA and the strong European League Association. Infantino said on Thursday the tournament would include eight teams from Europe. The tournament is held every four years and replaces the Confederations Cup, an international competition that served as a test for the hosts of the World Cup. The next World Cup? China, the world's second-largest economy, became increasingly influential in football under President Xi Jinping, a well-known fan of the game. Xi and his communist government have made sport a national priority and his stated goal is to host the country of 1.4 billion people. Commitment to the 2030 World Cup has been discussed for a long time. Mark Dreyer, an industry expert in Beijing, said the country has a proven track record in organizing major sporting events and believes the World Cup is the ultimate goal. But Dreyer, founder of China Sports Insider, added: "I am concerned from the perspective of China if other competitive offers (by 2030) will use this (Club World Cup) against China and say they already have some who have rewarded FIFA for their financial support. , So give someone else a World Cup. " When asked about questions about China's human rights record as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup decision, Infantino went ahead. He was also asked whether the players coming to China should watch themselves, after the NBA. A Chinese reaction was influenced by comments from a Houston Rockets executive who expressed support for Hong Kong protesters who resist Chinese control. "Everyone can say what they want," he said. "As far as we are concerned, we are trying to use football as an incentive for positive, not negative." Read More: Graeme Smith elected MCC Honorary Life Member
Learn the Basic Rules of Basketball Basketball is a fast paced sport and amateur sport which is played worldwide. Although it originated in North America It dates back to 1891. The second most popular sport in the world has gained significant popularity in many countries such as Russia, Great Britain, Germany, Spain and parts of Asia. The biggest and most lucrative league in the world is the NBA (National Basketball Association). It's one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. In this game, the main point is to score "field goals" and to get these two teams play opposite to each other and by throwing the ball up and down the court through a basket or hoop, they score field goals. It is a team sport in which 2 teams try to score points by throwing a basketball to the opponents' hoop. The team with the highest score wins the game. The game starts with the 'jump ball' shoot. This happens when the refereethrows the ball up in the air and this decided who will shoot first. This is decided in 24 seconds. If you shoot before the 24 seconds are up, then you score points based on the shot that you make. Basketball Basics for New Players and Coaches The Basic Rules of Basketball Two teams with a maximum of 5 players on the court at any one time. Substitutes are allowed and it can be done as many times within the game.The way to move the ball is by 2 methods - either dribbling (bouncing the ball) or passing the ball. Players are not allowed to use two hands on the ball except catching the ball. If they do so, they cannot dribble or move with the ball. The ball must be passed or shot.After the ball goes into a teams half and they win possession back the ball must then make it back over the halfway line within 10 seconds. If the ball fails to do so then a foul will be called and the ball will be turned over.Each team has 24 seconds to at least shot at the basket. A shot constitutes either going in the basket or hitting the rim of the basket.The two team are called offence and defense teams. One trying to score a basket is called the offence and the other trying to prevent them from scoring is called the defense.After each successful basket the ball is then turned over to the opposition.When the number of fouls of a team reach to a certain number throughout the game then the opponent team will be awarded a free throw. A free throw is done to take a shot unopposed from the free throw line. The number of free throw is decided on the number of fouls committed.There are some violations in basketball which are included like travelling - it is when one player takes more than one step without bouncing the ball), double dribble - picking the ball up dribbling, stopping then dribbling again with two hands), goaltending - a defensive player interferes with the ball travelling downwards towards the basket and back court violation -once the ball passes the half way line the offensive team cannot take the ball back over the half way line. Read More: Summer Olympic Games 2020: Everything you need to know about Tokyo 2020 Court Dimensions All that is needed to play basketball game is a court which should be rectangular shaped and measures 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. A basketball court has symmetry; one half of the court is a mirror image of the other. between the full court dimensions, a halfway line is made with a small circle at the centre. From the circle point, the referee make the jump shoot and game starts. In the court, there are two baskets both 10 feet in height at each end of the court. A free throw line is also made to get three point arc in the outside ring. There are two types of courts - Indoor basketball courts made of hardwood and outdoor courts are made of asphalt. The borders of the court have their own commonsense names: sidelines - the borders along the length of the court.End line, orbaselines - the borders along the ends.Midcourt line - a line separating both halves of the court.Circle at midcourt line - center circle12 feet in diameter from where referee stars the game.The backcourt and frontcourt - For offense team thefrontcourtis where the offenses basket is located and thebackcourtis the other half. Thus one teams backcourt is the other teams frontcourt. Dimensions of court Size (Overall): 94 x 50 | 28.65 x 15.24 mArea (Court): 4,700 ft2 | 436.64 m2Baskets: 4 | 122 cm from perimeter, 10 | 305 cm highThree-point Arc: 239 | 7.24 m, 22 | 6.7 m cornersFree-Throw Line: 15 | 4.57 m from basketCenter Circle: 12 | 366 cm diameterMaterial (Indoor): Polished wood, hardwood usually mapleMaterial (Outdoor): Paving, concrete, asphaltThe Foul Line: For all Courts, The foul line distance is 15? from the foul line to the front of the backboard and 18? 10? from the baseline.The Key: Also called the free throw lane or the paint is 16 feet wide for NBA and FIBA.Circles: There are three 6? circles on a court, one in the center of the court and one on each end centered on the foul line.3 Point Line or Arc: 19.75 ft (6.01 m): High School20.75 ft (6.32 m): NCAA21.65 ft (6.60 m) to 22.15 ft (6.75 m): WNBA and FIBA22 ft (6.71 m) to 23.75 ft (7.24 m): NBA The Division Line: Line that marks the center of the court Positions - Players & Equipment Teams - 2Each team players - 12Players allowed on court from one team - 5Maximum players in court - 10 players on the court at once and 5 for each team. The positions are - Point Guard - This point is for ball-handling and passing to the shooting guard or the center. This is also referred as position one and Offensively can create openings in a defense through quick penetration and layups. Defensively, they generally harass the opposing point guard and can optionally drop down to double-team threatening post players. They are generally the smallest players on the floor. Also referred to as the "1" position. Shooting Guard - Also referred to as the "2" position, the first or second offensive option of a team. This position shoots the ball also handles the ball. It also plays the role of distributor. This position have its play range beyond the three-point arc. It primarily move off-ball like when it receive the ball, it catch and shoot. Defensively, they are usually used to slow down the opposing shooting guard. It also provide cover to either the 1 position or the 3 position.Small Forward - Generally the most versatile position which is often called as the "3" position in terms of both offense and defense. It has many roles like defensive stopper, to pass, to distribute, to offensive firecracker. Small forwards can generally cover any other player on the floor except for the center and some power forwards.Power Forward - This is called as the "4" position and it is responsible for rebounding as well as a secondary inside threat. Players at this position are considered most reliable. Usually they are a reliable post presence with the additional ability of being able to shoot from mid-range, and can defend both opposing power forwards and centers. They are also typically quite capable of shot-blocking and performing a lot of the tasks that a center normally would. Also Center - This is often called position number 5 and the man in the middle. The center is usually the biggest area covered. In this area team's most imposing and tallest player is placed here. This area comes near the basket. Players at this position defensively defend the rim against attacking guards. It also defend opposing centers and power forwards in the post. Fouls - Personal fouls - When any player of a team hits other team players with illegal physical contact like Hitting, Pushing, Slapping or Holding.Illegal pick/screen - When an offensive player sticks out a limb and in order to block the path of the defender makes physical contact with a defender.Personal foul penalties: If a player is shooting while a being fouled, then he gets two free throws if his shot doesn't go in, but only one free throw if his shot does go in. Three free throws are awarded if the player is fouled while shooting for a three-point goal and they miss their shot. If a player is fouled while shooting a three-point shot and makes it anyway, he is awarded one free throw. Thus, he could score four points on the play.Inbounds - If fouled while not shooting, the ball is given to the team the foul was committed upon. They get the ball at the nearest side or baseline, out of bounds, and have 5 seconds to pass the ball onto the court.Seven or more fouls - After committing seven or more fouls in the game, the player of other team gets one free throw. If he gets success in free throw, he will get another free throw.Ten or more fouls - After committing ten or more fouls in the game, the player of other team gets two free throw. Charging - When one player of a team pushes or runs over other team player. The ball is given to the team that the foul was committed upon.Blocking - It is an attempt to prevent an opponent's player to move or drive to the basket. Flagrant foul - Hitting, kicking, and punching. Intentional foul - Kind of physical contact with another player to steal the ball. Technical foul - It is committed when the 'manners' of the game are not followed by players., Violations - Carrying/palming - When a player dribbles the ball with his hand too far to the side of or, sometimes, even under the ball.Walking/Traveling - If you walk carrying ball in hand' without dribbling.Double Dribble - When you dribble the ball with both hands on the ball or stopping the dribble and then dribbling again.Held ball - When two or more opposing players gain possession of the ball at the same timeGoaltending - Interference of a defensive player between a shot by other player when it's on the way down toward the basket or it's on the way up toward the basket after having touched the backboard or when it's in the cylinder above the rim.Backcourt violation - If one player has brought the ball across the mid-court line, he cannot go back across the line during possession.Time restrictions - A player passing the ball inbounds has five seconds to pass the ball. If he does not, then the ball is awarded to the other team. Read More : EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2019
ICC T20 World Cup 2020ICC T20 World Cup 2020: Time Tables, Fixtures, Schedule, Venues and Dates. The T20 World Cup will take place in three stages: the first round, featuring Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; Super 12 and then the knockouts.On January 29 at an event in Australia, it was announced that the mens competition of the ICC World Cup T 20 will take place between October 18 to November 15.The tournament will get underway with several qualifying matches before hosts Australia take on worlds top-ranked Pakistan in the first match of the tournament-proper on October 24 under lights at the Sydney Cricket Ground.The West Indies will play their first Super 12 group stage match against New Zealand on October 25 in Melbourne. Windies won the competition in 2016, held in India, after beating England in the finals.Australia, Pakistan, West Indies, New Zealand and two qualifiers make up Group 1 of the Super 12s. India, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, and two Group qualifiers make up Group 2 of the super 12s.The first semi-finals will take place at SCG on November 11, with Adelaide Oval hosting the second semi-finals the following night. The final will be played at the MCG on November 15.ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said Whenever we host an event in Australia we know we can guarantee the one billion cricket fans around the world a great show.The worlds best players. Outstanding venues. Noisy, passionate, knowledgeable fans. Exciting cricket. This is the perfect combination for a T20 World Cup and in 2020 we go one step further with two T20 World Cups in one year.ICC T20 World Cup 2020 FORMATThe top eight teams ranked according to the ICC T20I global rankings as of 31 December 2018 are automatically qualified for the tournament. Pakistan (Champions 2009) and India (Champions 2007) entered the event as the team qualified one and two in the world, based on the ICC T20I team rankings as of December 31, 2018, therefore been kept in different groups for the Super 12 stage.The first round of the tournament will be played between October 18 and October 23. This will witness Sri Lanka and three qualifiers compete in Group A and Bangladesh with three qualifiers compete in Group B for a place in the Super 12s.Read More: ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2020GROUPSGroup 1: Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand, Group A Team 1, Group B Team 2Group 2: India, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, Group B Team 1, Group A Team 2ICC T20 World Cup 2020 ScheduleFirst roundOctober 18, 2020: Sri Lanka vs Qualifier A3, Kardinia Park, South Geelong (8.30 AM IST)October 18: Qualifier A2 vs Qualifier A4, Kardinia Park, South Geelong (1:30 PM IST)October 19: Bangladesh vs Qualifier B3, Bellerive Oval, Tasmania (8.30 AM IST)October 19: Qualifier B2 vs Qualifier B4, Bellerive Oval, Tasmania (1:30 PM IST)October 20: Qualifier A3 vs Qualifier A4, Kardinia Park, South Geelong (8.30 AM IST)October 20: Sri Lanka vs Qualifier A2, Kardinia Park, South Geelong (1:30 PM IST)October 21: Qualifier B3 vs Qualifier B4, Bellerive Oval, Tasmania (8.30 AM IST)October 21: Bangladesh vs Qualifier B2, Bellerive Oval, Tasmania (1:30 PM IST)October 22: Qualifier A2 vs Qualifier A3, Kardinia Park, South Geelong (8.30 AM IST)October 22: Sri Lanka vs Qualifier A4, Kardinia Park, South Geelong (1:30 PM IST)October 23: Qualifier B2 vs Qualifier B3, Bellerive Oval, Tasmania (8.30 AM IST)October 23: Bangladesh vs Qualifier B4, Bellerive Oval, Tasmania (1:30 PM IST)Super 12s ScheduleOctober 24: Australia vs Pakistan, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (1:30 PM IST)October 24: India vs South Africa, Perth Stadium, Perth (4.30 PM IST)October 25: A1 vs B2, Blundstone Arena, Hobart (8.30 AM IST)October 25: New Zealand vs Windies, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (1.30 PM IST)October 26: Afghanistan vs A2, Perth Stadium, Perth (11.30 AM IST)October 26: England vs B1, Perth Stadium, Perth (4.30 PM IST)October 27: New Zealand vs B2, Blundstone Arena, Hobart (1.30 PM IST)October 28: Afghanistan vs B1, Perth Stadium, Perth (11.30 AM IST)October 28: Australia vs Windies, Perth Stadium, Perth (4.30 PM IST)October 29: Pakistan vs A1, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (8.30 AM IST)October 29: India vs A2, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (1.30 PM IST)October 30: England vs South Africa, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (1.30 PM IST)October 30: Windies vs B2, Perth Stadium, Perth (4.30 PM IST)October 31: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane (9.30 AM IST)October 31: Australia vs A1, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane (2.30 PM IST)November 1: South Africa vs Afghanistan, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (9.00 AM IST)November 1: India vs England, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (1.30 PM IST)November 2: A2 vs B1, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (8.30 AM IST)November 2: New Zealand vs A1, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane (2.30 PM IST)November 3: Pakistan vs Windies, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (9.00 AM IST)November 3: Australia vs B2, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (2.00 PM IST)November 4: England vs Afghanistan, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane (2.30 PM IST)November 5: South Africa vs A2, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (9.00 AM IST)November 5: India vs B1, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (2.00 PM IST)November 6: Pakistan vs B2, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (8.30 AM IST)November 6: Australia vs New Zealand, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (1.30 PM IST)November 7: England vs A2, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (9.00 AM IST)November 7: Windies vs A1, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (1.30 PM IST)November 8: South Africa vs B1, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (8.30 AM IST)November 8: India vs Afghanistan, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (1.30 PM IST)Semi-finalsNovember 11: To be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (1.30 PM IST)November 12: To be played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (2.00 PM IST)November 15: To be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. 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Kolkata: India's fast bowlers have a rare moment in the sun after uniting to dismantle Bangladesh in the first day and night test on Indian soil.Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Shami led 19 of the Bangladeshi wickets to fall in Kolkata, which is rare in the subcontinent areas where spinners are ruling the field.The 17 wickets world record taken by pacemakers in a home test in 2017 against Sri Lanka, as well as in the gardens of Eden in Kolkata, was exceeded.In the first Pink Ball test for both sides, India beat Bangladesh by an innings and 46 races in just over two days to sweep the series."It has always been in the cards that pacers in India make the decision, but Bangladesh should be disappointed by the lack of implementation and the struggle of its batsmen," the former Indian batsman VVS Laxman wrote in The Times of India on Monday.Skipper Virat Kohli has been all praise for his pacers and said workload management was the key to keeping them in top shape."They have gained more experience, and now they are playing well," Kohli told reporters after India won the unilateral victory on Sunday."They are responsible for their own preparation, their physical shape and communication.We want you to be fresh for test cricket, and don't worry about anything else."They also feel confident that if they don't play, we have players in reserve to come and do the job if needed. So the strength of the bench helps us a lot too."The three-day run continued despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, a Yorker specialist who is recovering from a fractured back.Shami and Yadav took 24 wickets between them in India's 3-0 test in South Africa last month.The spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja threw a total of only seven overs against Bangladesh, who fell for 106 and 195."It often doesn't happen in India when the spinners barely turn their arms in the test match," Indian fast bowler Irfan Pathan wrote on Twitter.However, the real test of Indian team will come in January and February, when India plays two tests in New Zealand, a friendly sailor.Read More: IPL 2020 Auction: Players who could be released by franchises CSK, RR, RCB, MI, and others
With MS Dhoni saying he will not discuss his international future until January, former batsman VVS Laxman feels that veteran Wicketkeeper is preparing for IPL 2020 and will take a call after the T20 Championship.HIGHLIGHTSLaxman awaits the return of Dhoni as long as he has a good performance in IPLDhoni hasn't played international cricket since the 2019 World CupDhoni said that he wants to be left alone until January 2020Former Indian VVS Laxman feels that MS Dhoni can return if young Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson do not take advantage of the opportunities that arise in the near future.VVS Laxman said, MS Dhoni would relate to his international future after the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2020. He added that Dhoni could be seen in international cricket if he plays well for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).The future of Dhoni's International Cricket has become intense speculation since the World Cup-winning former captain has not played since the 2019 World Cup.Dhoni was not available for the West Indies tour and took an educational license during which he trained with the Para Regiment in the Indian army. Nor he was a part of India's limited-overs team for series against South Africa and Bangladesh.While the images of his Ranchi training raised expectations of an early return, Dhoni was not named in the T20I and ODI squads for the next series against the West Indies at home.“I think MS Dhoni will wait patiently to see the performance of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson."If these two young people do not take advantage of their opportunity, it can be believed that MS Dhoni can return considering he performs well in the IPL that leads to the World Cup.""At this time, Rishabh Pant will be the first option, and his back up will be Sanju Samson, and if these two boys do not take advantage of the opportunities given to them, then we may be able to look at MS Dhoni, considering how he performs in IPL." Meanwhile, Dhoni broke the silence about his international return at a promotional event in Mumbai on Wednesday. "January tak mat poocho (don't ask me till January)," said Dhoni.
Lionel Messi's first-half goal was to score against the 34th team, surpassing the mark he shared with Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul.HighlightsBarcelona reached round 16 as a winner in Group FMessi scored and set up goals for Suarez and GriezmannBarcelona top the standings with 11 points in five games Lionel Messi scored in his 700th match for Barcelona and set up goals for Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann as the Catalans beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Wednesday to secure a place in the Champions League knockout stages as a winner of the group F.Messi organized Barcelona's lead in the entire Camp Nou in the 29th minute before Uruguay restored courtesy to Argentina to set another Champions League record on his landmark night four minutes later.Messi's left foot strike he scored against the 34th different team in the Champions League, beating the mark he shared with Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul."Messi is moving very well between the lines and when he receives the ball he is almost unstoppable," said Dortmund coach Lucien Favre, whose side scored late through substitute Jadon Sancho."Sometimes, all you can do is try to fool him because he is very explosive. He's also deadly every time he makes a final ball."Substitute Griezmann finished with a pass from Messi separating his defense to extend Barcelona's advantage in the 67th minute, a goal desperately needed for Frenchman's confidence after not scoring in the previous six games of the club.Griezmann was left out of the starting line-up but reached in the middle of the first half when Ousmane Dembele, was forced to sign off due to a muscle problem.Dortmund England's striker also started the game on the bench, but he had an impact when he appeared after the first half, firing a painful blow to the Germans in the 77th minute after throwing a loose ball inside the area.The 19-year-old has forced Barcelona goalkeeper Mark Andre Ter Stegen to turn a powerful shot on to the crossbar in a strong finish from the German side, whose coach Favre is under pressure because of poor national results.But he did not spoil what was a therapeutic victory for Barcelona, which has been harshly criticized for its recent weak performance against Leganes, Levante and Slavia Prague, despite the fact that they are the best in the La Liga and the Champions League group.Ernesto Valverde tops the standings with 11 points in five games, Inter Milan are second on seven, Dortmund is third same on seven and Slavia bottom with two.
The new Sardar Patel Stadium, built at a cost of Rs 700 crore after the demolition of Motera's old building, could host more fans than Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground, which has a capacity of just over one lakh.The world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad is likely to have a capacity to host 1.10 Lakh supporters ready to host its first match next March: the game between Asia XI and World XI may be the opening game if the ICC accepts the Indian cricket board's request. The new Sardar Patel Stadium, built at a cost of Rs 700 crore after the demolition of Motera's old building, could host more fans than Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground, with a capacity of just over one lakh.Jay Shah, son of trade union home Amit Shah, and the current secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket(BCCI) speaks of the stadium as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's is expected to be at the opening of the new stadium. Now that he has received confirmation from the Gujarat Cricket Association about the stadium's preparation, Sourav Ganguly, president of the BCCI, said he would seek ICC approval for the opening match in March."There will be a game of Asia XI vs. World XI, but it will be subject to the approval of the International Cricket Council," Ganguly told the Indian Express after the ICC's annual meeting in Mumbai on Sunday. The board and GCA want to see the best stars in the world under one roof. The Motera Stadium will more than double the capacity of the 54,000 people as compared to the old buildings. Covering an area of 63 acres, it features a club with at least 50 rooms, an Olympic swimming pool and 73 corporate boxes.It will also feature an indoor cricket academy and three players' training areas. Construction of the stadium began in January 2017.The place is near the metro station, only 300 meters away. The structure is also renowned for its earthquake resistance and will have LED lights instead of normal lights as seen in other stadiums. Sardar Patel Stadium was a place for highly regarded Indian records: Sunil Gavaskar here became the first batsman in history to pass 10,000 test runs and is also where Kapil Dev overtook Richard Hadley's wicket tally with his 432nd test wicket. Modi was the former chairman of the GCA, while Amit Shah was its former chairman. The prominent association recently received its highest representation in the BCCI when Jay was elected secretary last month. A former GCA Joint Secretary, Jay, will now be present at the meeting of the ICC's Chief Executive Committee (CEC). For the CEC, the rule is Minister Jay to come and attend the meeting. As for the representative of the International Cricket Council, we will decide within two days. "Sardar Patel Stadium has come a long way since 1983 when it organized its first test against the West Indies. In 1992, when the former deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narhari Amin, took over as head of GCA, the bank balance was only 356 rupees, according to Amin. After a few years to raise funds, the association showed Sarfarosh in a local car, Amin told The Week. These days, there is no financial crisis associated with a modern stadium that will open in a few months.Read More: MS Dhoni will wait patiently to see the performance of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson: VVS Laxman
Lionel Messi claims recordPARIS: Lionel Messi won the sixth Ballon d'Or award for men on Monday, beating the top four candidates in Liverpool to win the prestigious individual football award.The Argentine, who won the league title with Barcelona but finished third in the Copa America with his country, added to his 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015 trophies.He beat Virgil van Dijk, runner-up, and third place Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, who won the award five times."Ten years ago I received the first Ballon d'Or under the guidance of my three brothers," Messi told the audience. "Today I'm receiving my sixth, guided by my wife and children."Sadio Mane of Senegal, who along with Van Dijk and his fellow candidates Alisson Becker of Brazil and Mohamed Salah of Egypt helped Liverpool win the Champions League, finished fourth in the international journalists' survey.Van Dijk said: “It was amazing.” There are a couple of players like Messi. I am proud of what I have achieved with Liverpool and the Netherlands. It will be difficult (to win the prize) when these players are close. "Messi, who was again rewarded with excellent professional reward, and Ronaldo, among them, won 10 consecutive Ballon d'Or awards until Croatia's Luka Modric prevailed in 2018.An incredible yearMegan Rapinoe won the women's Ballon d'Or after leading the United States to the fourth World Cup title in France this year, where she retained the title.The 34-year-old midfielder, the main player in the June-July tournament, succeeded Norway's Ada Hegerberg who did not take part in the World Cup.Rapinoe was not present at the concert at the Theater du Chatelet, where the show "An American in Paris" was presented."I'm so sad that I can't reach tonight. It's a great congratulation to the other candidates. I can't believe I won in this field, it was a wonderful year," Rapino said in a recorded message."I would like to thank my colleagues in the team and the United States Federation."Dutchman Matthijs de Light, the main player in the exciting Ajax Amsterdam semi-finals in the Champions League and now at Juventus, won the Copa Cup for the best male player at U-21.Alisson, one of Liverpool's four players in the top seven in the men's Ballon d'Or, won the new Yashin Cup for the best male goalkeeper of the year.However, there was no trophy for the best female player or goalkeeper U-21.Read More: FIFA Announces China As Expanded Club World Cup 2021 Host
IPL 2020 AuctionThe next edition of the IPL player auction is just around the corner. For the first time, the auction will be held in Kolkata.IPL PLAYER AUCTION MORE DETAILS:WHEN?The IPL 2020 auction will be held on December 19 (Thursday)WHERE?KolkataLIVE COVERAGE:The live coverage of the IPL auction will be available on All News Channels on December 1971 players were released through their franchises before the IPL 2020 auction to be held in Kolkata on December 19 this year. A total of 127 players were retained, including 35 foreigners.Kings XI Punjab entered the auction on December 19 with a bag worth Rs. 42.70 crore, the biggest of the eight teams after it dropped eight players, including South African David Miller, Englishman Sam Curran, and the mysterious Tamil Nadu Varun Chakravarthy, purchased for huge rupees 8.4 crores last year.The champions Mumbai Indian retained 18 players, including veteran Sri Lankan player Lasith Malinga, despite his fitness problems, while f releasing 12 players.Chennai Super Kings, three-time champions, is entering the auction with a small bag of Rs. 14.60 crore.Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Virat Kohli, has around Rs. 28 crores to work at the auction.Here is the full list of the eight portfolios:Delhi Capitals launched nine players, including two South Africans, Morris and the powerful Colin Ingram. New Zealand's first-class batsman Colin Munro and Indian test specialist Hanuma Vihari were also released.Rajasthan Royals dropped 11 players, including pacer Jaydev Unadkat, who was bought for Rs 8.4 crore last year after paying Rs. 11.5 crore for him the previous season.Sunrisers Hyderabad released the smallest number of players, five, including Shakibul Al Hasan, who was banned by the ICC for failing to report illegal methods, New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, Deepak Hooda, and Yusuf Pathan.Following is the list of players released by the teams:Chennai Super Kings: Chaitanya Bishnoi, David Willey, Dhruv Shorey, Mohit Sharma, Sam Billings, Scott Kuggeleijn.Delhi Capitals: Ankush Bains, Bandaru Ayyappa, Chris Morris, Colin Ingram, Colin Munro, Hanuma Vihari, Jalaj Saxena, Manjot Kalra, Nathu Singh.Kings XI Punjab: Agnivesh Ayachi, Andrew Tye, David Miller, Moises Henriques, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Varun Chakravarthy.Kolkata Knight Riders: Anrich Nortje, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Lynn, Joe Denly, KC Cariappa, Matt Kelly, Nikhil Naik, Piyush Chawla, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Robin Uthappa, Shrikant Mundhe.Mumbai Indians: Adam Milne, Alzarri Joseph, Barinder Sran, Ben Cutting, Beuran Hendricks, Evin Lewis, Jason Behrendorff, Pankaj Jaswal, Rasikh Dar, Yuvraj Singh.Rajasthan Royals: Aryaman Birla, Ashton Turner, Ish Sodhi, Jaydev Unadkat, Liam Livingstone, Oshane Thomas, Prashant Chopra, Rahul Tripathi, Shubham Ranjane, Stuart Binny, Sudhesan Midhun.Royal Challengers Bangalore: Akshdeep Nath, Colin de Grandhomme, Dale Steyn, Heinrich Klassen, Himmat Singh, Kulwant Khejroliya, Marcus Stoinis, Milind Kumar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prayas Ray Barman, Shimron Hetmyer, Tim Southee.Sunrisers Hyderabad: Deepak Hooda, Martin Guptill, Ricky Bhui, Shakib Al Hasan, Yusuf Pathan.Read More
Billiards or cue sports are a wide variety of games of skills which is popular not just in England but around the World. The game is generally played by two or more players with a stick which is used to strike billiard balls which makes them move around a cloth-covered billiard table which remains bounded by elastic bumpers known as cushions. The familiar name of the game is still employed by some as a generic label for all such games. In British and Australia English, billiards refer to the game of English billiards while in countries of American and Canadian English it refers to a particular game or class of games, or to all cue games in general which depend upon dialect and context. The term billiards in colloquial usage is used to refer to pocket billiards games, such as pool, snooker or Russian pyramid. Subdivisions of game The games have three major subdivisions within cue sports which have been discussed below- Carom billiards refers to games played on a table without pockets, which is typically 10 fit in length which includes backline and straight rail, cushion caroms, artistic billiards, three-cushion billiards and four-ball. Pool, covers numerous pocket billiards games which are generally played on a 6- pocket table of either 7,8 or 9-foot length which includes eight-ball, nine-ball, ten-ball straight-pool Bank-pool and one-pocket Snooker, Russian pyramid and English billiards games are played on a billiards table which has 6 pockets known as a snooker table, all of them are classified separately from the pool based on a separate historical development, along with a separate culture and terminology that characterize their play. The sports have other variants too that make use of obstacles and targets and table-top games played with disks instead of balls. As a SportSince 1893 the games with regulated International professional competitions, have been referred to as ‘sports' or ‘sporting events’ but not simply ‘game’. There are a variety of particular games with a set of rules and equipment, including many of those already mentioned with the competition especially being broad in nine-ball, snooker, eight-ball, and three-cushion. Snooker, which technically is a variant of pocket billiards is a professional sport which is organized at the international level, and the rule of the game bear little resemblance to those of Pyramid, modern pool, and other such games of billiards.In 2005 world games featured “Billiards” category encompassing pool, snooker and carom which was held in Duisburg, Germany. In 2006 Asian games also had a cue sports category. Major games There are mainly two varieties of period games namely: carom and pocket billiard.The main carom billiard games are straight rail, backline and especially three-cushion billiards. All the games are played on a particular pocketless table with three balls, two cue balls and one object ball. In the games of billiards players shoot a cue ball so that it makes contact with the opponent's cue ball as well as the object ball. Four-ball and five-pines are the other of multinational interest. The most popular games globally in pocket games are pool and snooker. List of cue sports and games Carom games Artistic Billiards Backline Games Four-Ball Straight-Rail Three-Cushion Billiards Target Carom Games *Five-Pin Billiards *Goriziana Pockets Games American Rotation Artistic Pool Bank Pool Baseball Pocket Billiards Bowlliards Chicago Cribbage Cutthroat *Eight-Ball *Chinese Eight-Ball Equal Offence Fifteen -Ball Honolulu Kelly Pool Killer Nine-Ball One-pocket Rotation Seven-Ball Speed Pool Straight Pool Ten-Ball Three-Ball Non-Pool Pocket Games Golf Billiards Russian Pyramid Snooker Games Snooker Six-Red Snooker American Snooker Brazilian Snooker Volunteer Snooker Snooker Plus Power Snooker Hybrid carom and pocket games The combination of carom and pocket billiards is played on tables pockets Bottle Pool Cowboy Pool English Billiards Five-Pin Billiards Poker Pool Kaisa Obstacles and target games Bagatelle Bumper Pool Danish Pin Billiards and others Bar Billiards Devil's Pool and Victory Billiards Bottle Pool, Pun Pool (Skittle pool) and Italian Five-Pin Billiards Goriziana Disk Games These games are variations and are played using small disks instead of balls and light-weight cue sticks. Carom Crokinole Novus Clueless Games These games have been developed from cue sports and are played with the hands directly. Finger Billiards or Hand Billiards *Boccette (an adaption of Five-Pin Billiards) Finger Pool *Crud Bocce Billiards or Bocce Pool Facts about Billiards Given below are the facts about the games of Billiards The game of billiards or pool gets involved from a law game that was similar to croquet played sometimes in Northern Europe during the 15th century. Before the cue stick was developed, billiards was played with a mace which consisted of a carved wooden head which was used to push the ball forward and was attached to a narrow handle. The games of billiards in history has bridged the gap between the aristocracy and the masses. The game was played by both gentleman and street toughs The first-period room was built in 1765 A.D. in England. In the 19th century, the pool room was a place where horse racing betting was done. Billiards table was installed for patrons to pass the time between races. But today the pool room means a place where billiards is played. Billiards is considered one of the safest sports in the world. The billiard cloth has remained unchanged for over 400 years. In the 1500s wool was used as the fabric which also remains the fabric of choice today just with some development. In the year 1873 billiards was the first sport to have a world championship. During the golden age, the world's largest billiards hall was built. During the Civil War, billiard results received wider coverage than war news and cigarette cards were issued featuring the renowned players. Rules of Billiards The games of billiards shall be played with three balls, consisting of a red, yellow and white Both the player has got their cue balls, one has the white ball while the other has a yellow ball. The players must decide who is to break off first and is done by both of them simultaneously hitting the cushion and returning to them. The player who gets their cue ball nearest to the baulk cushion gets to choose who breaks first. The players then take their turn to attempt to score the most amount of points and eventually one with the highest wins the game. The score can be made in three ways. *In Off Score of 2/3 points is achieved by the player when his cue ball hits one or more balls and then goes down a pocket. *Pot A score of 2/3 points is what the player gets when any bol other than his cue ball goes into a pocket. *Cannon A score of 2 points is gained when the cue ball hit both the other balls. Until a player fails to make a scoring shot he remains on the table and continues to play. When a foul occurs, the opposing players have the option to have all the balls placed on their side or can leave the table as it is. The winner of the game is the first player who scored the winning point which has already been declared as the total winning point before the game startsRead More: Top 10 health benefits of playing billiards
Kane WilliamsonHe was born on 8th August 1990 and is regarded as the best cricketer from New Zealand. He made the fastest 6000 runs in the traditional form of the game. He is the youngest player from New Zealand to have scored a century. He is currently the captain of the New Zealand cricket team and he even plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. The player was positioned no. 1 on the ICC World Test rankings in 2015. He has even received the prestigious ‘Bayleys Real Estate Sportsman of the Year' award in 2015.Steve SmithHe was born on 2nd June 1989. He is an Australian international cricket player who is even the former captain of the team. He is known as the best batsman in the World in 2015,2016&2017 due to his countless remarkable performance. He has an amazing Test batting average of 61.37. It was in 2010 that Steve made his international debut. He is the only ODI player to have scored five consecutive 50s in the history of the World Cup. He was awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and is the youngest to have received the honor. He was even named ICC Test Player of the Year in 2015&2017.David WarnerHe was born on 27th October 1986 and is the former captain of the Australian national cricket team. He made his international cricket debut in 2009 and is the first Australian batsman to have scored 7 ODI centuries in a single year. He is also an exceptional IPL player. David during his career has played 106 international matches till date and has scored 4343 runs. In 2018 due to the ball-tampering scandal, he was banned from playing domestic and international cricket for a year. After this, he returned in full form in the IPL team of Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019.Chris GayleHe was born on September 21, 1979. He is a Jamaican player and plays cricket for West Indies along with IPL for Kings XI Punjab. He is the only player to have hit six off the first ball of a test match. He made his international cricket debut in 1999 and in 2005 he became the first player to score a Test triple century against South Africa. In 2007 World 20-20 he set the first record of being the highest scorer. In 2009 in a match against Australia he became the fifth-fastest century scorer in a test match. He has played a total of 50 T20 test matches till now with a run score of 1519 and in ODI he has scored 9727 runs in 284 matches.Brett LeeHe was born on 8th November 1976 in Wollongong, New South Wales. He was an Australian cricket player who played for the Australian cricket team and New South Wales Blue. During his career, he has taken more than 300 wickets and is one of the fastest cricketers World has known with fastest bowling delivery of 161.4 km/h. He has received the Donald Bradman Young Player of the Year award in 2000.Muttiah MuralitharanHe was born on 17 April 1972 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was a Sri Lankan cricketer whose unorthodox delivery made him one of the most effective and controversial spin bowlers in history. He became the second bowler in 2007 to have collected 700 test wickets. With his 709th wicket, he became the most prolific bowler in the history of test cricket. In the final match that he played, he took his 800th wicket and with this, he became the first bowler in history to reach that seemingly unreachable mark.Brian LaraHe was born on May 2, 1969, and is popularly known as the ‘Prince of Trinidad’ and ‘Prince of Port of Spain’. He played for the West Indies cricket team and is among the seven players who have scored more than 10000 runs in both Test and ODI. He is a legendary cricketer who gained prominence for playing big knocks and holds many records. He holds the record for an individual test score of 400 not out. The player has scored nine double centuries in test cricket and was even inducted into ICC Hall of Fame in 2012. In April 2006, Lara was appointed as the captain of the West Indies. The player is an honorary member of the Order of Australia.Wasim AkramHe was born on June 3, 1966, in Lahore. He is a Pakistani cricket player who is generally regarded as the greatest left-handed bowler of all the time. He is the one who leads Pakistan to the World Cup championship of ODI cricket in 1992. He has seized 414 wickets in test cricket out of which 192 were clean bowled which is the highest of any cricketer. With 23 four-wicket hauls in ODIs, he is the only bowler. He was even signed in as the bowling coach for 2010 IPL and mentored the franchise for 5 years. He continues to serve as a mentor for KKR in IPL.Shane WarneShane Keith Warne, an Australian cricketer was born on September 13th, 1969. He was one of the most effective bowlers in history. he became the first bowler to take 700 test wickets in 2006. His success brought the art of leg-spin which was dominated by fast bowling. In 2000 Warne was named one of the Five cricketers of the century by Wisden cricketers’ Almanack. In his career, he has taken a total of 708 test wickets. He took retirement from test cricket in 2007 but continued to compete on the club level until 2011.Jacques KallisHe was born on 16th October 1975 and is a former South African cricketer. Kallis was one of the world’s leading all-rounders between 1998 and 2002. At the age of 23, he led South Africa to the ICC Champions Trophy title with two “Man of the Match” and the “Player of the Series” performances. He has even played for KKR in IPL. He is the only cricketer to score more than 10000 runs and took over 250 wickets in both ODI and test match cricket along with 131 ODI catches. He finally retired in 2014.Read More: IPL 2020 Auction: Date, venue and auction purse available for all eight teams
PV Sindhu would be eager to turnaround her fortunes when she begins her title defense at the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals on Wednesday.The Indian superstar PV Sindhu remains enthusiastic since winning the World Championship gold medal, to change her fortune she begins defending the title at the end of the BWF World Tour final season in Guangzhou on Wednesday.Sindhu scored the biggest victory in her career at the World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, in August, but since then India seemed to be in very poor state.The Olympic silver medalist, who reached the final of the Indonesia Open Super 750 tournament in July, has achieved two first-round exits at the Korea Open and Fuzhou Chinese Open and fell in the second round in three events: China Open Super 1000, Denmark Open Super 750 and Hong Kong Open Super 500.It was the only quarter-final finish was at the French Open tournament of USD 750,000.Only the first 8 players in the BWF Race to Guangzhou qualify for the world tour finals, and Sindhu finished the year at 15th place, but still made it to the women’s singles field by virtue of being the world champion.Despite the recent drop in form, all eyes will be on Sindhu, as she has a reputation for producing the best in highlights. India had a break after the Hong Kong open to be in the best shape for the World Finals, having reached the summit twice in 2017 and 2018.This time, the Sandhu was placed in Group A with Chinese duo Chen Yu Fie and He Bing Jiao and Japanese Akane Yamaguchi, while Group B consisted of the remaining four shuttlers: Taiwanese Tai Tzu Ying, Thai duo of Ratchanok Intanon and Busanan Ongbamrungphan and Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara.Sindhu will open his campaign against Akane Yamaguchi, who won two titles in Indonesia and Japan before having a hip problem as she got four first-round exits. However, the Japanese showed signs of regaining their form with the semi-finals in the French Open, Hong Kong Open and Korean Masters.The world no. 6 Indian to have a 10-6 health record against Yamaguchi, but lost to the Japanese in the last two meetings.Also against Chen Yu Fei, Sindhu has a 6-3 record, but the Chinese have been fit this season, having won six finals, including the England Championship.But Sindhu lost nine times to He Bing Jiao and four of them in the last four games. The Chinese won the Korea Open, in addition to the second place in the Indian Open and Badminton Asia Championships.Read More: Top 15 Indian Sportswomen: The Pride Of Our Country
India and West Indies will aim to come out with the final punch and outclass each other when they battle it out in the series decider at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.With the series closed in 1-1, the Indian hosts will face the West Indies two-times World Champion in the virtual final match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Hosts will search for eight wins in a row over the West Indies in all their forms after the second T20I loss.The West Indies recovered to put the series on par with a comfortable victory over India in the second T20I in Thiruvananthapuram after Virat Kohli helped the hosts dominate the opening of the series in Hyderabad. Visitors did well to keep the hosts to a manageable total of 170 after winning the toss and decided to bowl first. Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis achieved a healthy opening of 73 runs before both Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran led the West Indies to a convincing victory in the end.The Indian fielding was well below average at the first T20I. Dropping catches and many misfields led to say that if performance doesn't improve, the result won't be enough. The hosts are also good chasers, but they have to learn to defend goals.The vice-captain of India, Rohit Sharma, said the hosts did not trust the "very unpredictable" side of the West Indies which was well led by his fellow Indian team mate from Mumbai Indians, Kieron Pollard."They are unpredictable as a team. You never know what can happen on a particular day. Even in the first game, they played very well. It was Virat's brilliance that led us to the goal. With the West Indies, this always expected, said Rohit SharmaOn the other hand, the West Indies will imagine their chances of closing the series after their amazing return. For visitors, Wankhede brings good memories of the ICC 2016 World Cup semi-finals when Windies beat India and won the title.West Indies coach Phil Simmons said the team would rely heavily on Captain Kieron Pollard at the third T20 International Championship to decide the series against India, because his understanding of the field due to IPL exposure would be "invaluable" for bowlers."Kieron Pollard has played a lot at this place, while others haven't played much," Simmons said. "I think the experience they got from here is invaluable especially to Captain (Pollard), because he's been here for 10 years" at pre-match press conference.Here are the squads of both the teams:India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Manish Pandey, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Sanju Samson.West Indies: Kieron Pollard (captain), Fabian Allen, Brandon King, Denesh Ramdin, Sheldon Cottrell, Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Khary Pierre, Lendl Simmons, Jason Holder, Hayden Walsh Jr, Keemo Paul, Kesrick Williams.HIGHLIGHTSWith the series locked at 1-1, hosts India take on two-time world champions West Indies in the virtual finalWest Indies bounced back to bring the series to parity with a comfortable victory over India in the second T20IIndia will be eyeing eight successive series win over West Indies across formatsRead More: India's squad for West Indies series: Rohit Sharma's workload, out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan in focus
Virat Kohli, who scored 183 runs from 3 matches in the T20I series against West Indies, has moved back into the top 10 of the ICC rankings for T20I batsmen.Virat Kohli has entered the ICC's top 10 rankings at T20 International after advancing from the lead in India's 2-1 series victory over West Indies.Virat Kohli, the joint T20Is top scorer with Rohit Sharma, managed 94 not out in Hyderabad before falling on 19 in Thiruvananthapuram. With the series on the line, Kohli came out with all the aggression to score 70 runs from just 29 balls.Not surprisingly, Virat Kohli was named the man-of-series for his amazing performance. In addition, Virat Kohli moved 5 places to number 10 in the ICC T20I batsmen rating.KL Rahul, who was named Man-of-the-Match in Mumbai T20I, moved three places to No. 6, while Rohit Sharma, whose only important match in the series was in Mumbai, slipped to ninth.It was another exciting year for Virat Kohli. He is already the best player in ODI and Test, is likely to end 2019 as the top scorer in international cricket for the fourth year in a row.HIGHLIGHTSVirat Kohli moved 5 places to No.10 in the ICC rankings for T20I batsmenVirat Kohli amassed 183 runs against West Indies in the T20I seriesVirat Kohli is the only batsman with averages in excess of 50 in all 3 international format
On Friday, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) introduced a new world ranking system for 2020, which will act as a match-based account instead of tournaments for a "better reflection of current performances".The new system will be in effect from January 1 next year. FIH said the new world ranking system was launched after 12 months of comprehensive research, analysis, and testing.The FIH rankings have been in place since 2003 and were originally designed to assign teams to different groups. The old model allowed countries to earn rating points two or three times a year.The FIH cited "numerous restrictions" for the championship-based system for change.This includes limited opportunities for the lower-ranked teams to earn points and the "subjectivity" required to determine the strengths of the five continents to calculate continental rating points. The fact that more than 60 percent of international hockey games have not made any qualifying points has made an increasingly strong case for changing focus," said the federation said in a statement.The match-based world ranking system includes the exchange of points between two teams competing in every match permitted by FIH.The number of points exchanged depends on three factors: the outcome of the match, the relative classification of teams and the importance of the match.FIH said that the new model eliminates much of the subjectivity surrounding continental weighting by creating a fair system for all.The decision to introduce a new global ranking system was taken after a one-year trial period.“By using all the official international matches that have been played since the end of the Rio 2016 Olympics, a working model for the new system has been created, which allows continuous monitoring, evaluation and adjustment throughout 2019."The results of the testing phase indicate that the new system was more dynamic and immediately reflected the current form of the current global ranking system and was subsequently approved by the FIH Executive Board," said the world body.The implementation of the new system for calculating the global FIH rankings will not affect existing placements: each country will start in 2020 in the same arrangement and with the same number of ranking points that ended in 2019.Commenting on the decision, FIH Development and Sports Director John Wyatt said, "As a sport, we are constantly striving to innovate and provide opportunities for our member countries."As with any launch of a new system and introduction of changes, it will take some time for everyone to amend, and we will constantly monitor the rating to ensure that it is accurate and fair to everyone.Read More: Test Events for Hockey (Sr. Men) in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
The focus will be on swords in West Indies and Australia, but some of the lesser-known youngsters may pull out with big deals at the IPL Player Auction in Kolkata on Thursday, as franchises are expected to limit their spending.The thirteenth edition of the lucrative franchise league will have additional significance because 2020 is the year of the T20 World Cup.With 14 years and 350 days, Noor Ahmed from Afghanistan has become the youngest name in the auction group. The left-arm chinaman, with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, can join players such as Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi to play in the prominent Super League.Noor has been impressive in the recently-launched U19 series against India, where he picked up nine wickets.Among the young Indians, the first player in Mumbai, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Priyam Garg, who lead the U-19 World Cup team in India, will be watched with the spinning of Tamil Nadu, the left arm Tamil Nadu, R Sai Kishore pacemaker from Bengal, Ishan Porel. All have a base price of Rs 20 lakh.For the stars, Shimron Hetmyer, the 22-year-old West Indies hitter who was launched by Royal Challengers Bangalore before the auction, already presented himself with a century from 85 balls in the first ODI vs India in Chennai.The Guyanese southpaw, who has a base price of Rs. 50 lakh, scored the most in the previous T20I series: 120 in three games with a hit rate of 151.89.After buying him at a whopping price of Rs. 4.2 crore last year, Royal Challengers Bangalore allowed batsmen to attack in 2019 IPL.But with three cards available for the right to match, RCB can still exercise the option to keep the player in the model.However, with a larger portfolio, other franchises will target Hetmyer at the first-time auction in Kolkata.Kesrick Williams, from the West Indies, is also expected to set a medium rhythm, which had upset the captain of India Virat Kohli as he is in the T20 International series, offering an intense offer at a base price of Rs 50 lakh.The limited money in a portfolio of most franchises may mean that the bid will not be particularly aggressive for those with a higher base rate.The auction includes five Australians: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Chris Lynn, Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell. The five, along with South Africa's Del Steyn and Sri Lanka Angelo Matthews, are in the top group of Rs. 2 crores.Australian cricket players participating in the World Cup chose not to participate in the 2019 auction, but this time they registered their names keeping in mind the T20 World Cup at home in October.While Mitchell Starc has chosen not to participate this year, it is very likely that Maxwell, Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyn would be considered top players.After hopping two years in a row, Cummins can be a good deal. He had an impressive season for 2017 with 15 wickets at a strike rate of 18.46.However, it remains to be seen how Del Steen and Angelo Matthews will do at a high base price of Rs 2 crore.Steyn was not sold at the previous IPL auction, but Royal Cha Challengers Bangalore agreed to replace Nathan Coulter-Nile. This was not good, as he had an injury that excluded him from the World Cup.Upon entering the auction, RCB off-loaded Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, and Colin de Grandhomme along with nine other players. They are probably the busiest among the teams to fill 10-12 spaces.With the likes of Tim Southee, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood at stake, it will be interesting to see how they'll do it with Rs. 27.90 crore in their portfolio.Among the Indians, Robin Uthappa, former Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain, who was released by his winning team at IPL, maintained his base price at Rs. 1.5 crores.Currently leading Kerala state on the national circuit, Uthappa has recorded 139 runs in six T20 national championships for Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and it remains to be seen whether the 34-year-old has found any takers.KKR also released Piyush Chawla, and he is among the four bowlers who collected 150 wickets in IPL. The leg-spinner fixture, in addition to the Yusuf Pathan, bears a price tag of Rs 1 crore.Indian test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari, at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, also enter the tender area. Pujara was not sold last year, while Vihari was released by Delhi Capitals.As for the teams, Kings XI Punjab, who is aiming for an elusive title, has the most money to brag about, Rs. 42.70 crore, and is expected to make an extensive offer.With its rocky top arrangement, KXIP looks very dependent on Mohammed Shami as a quick bowling option. They can search for a spinner to fill the void left by Captain R Ashwin's exit.Funds with franchises:CSK: Rs 14.60 crore, Delhi Capitals: Rs 27.85 crore, KXIP: Rs 42.70 crore, KKR: Rs 35.65 crore, MI: Rs 13.05 crore, RR: Rs 28.90 crore, RCB: Rs 27.90 crore, SRH: Rs 17 crore.Read More: Vivo IPL 2020 Schedule: Full Schedule Of VIVO IPL 2020,IPL Schedule,Time Table,Fixture,Team Squad,Dates,Venues,Point Table,Live Match,Tickets
Aussie players made merry, raking in the big bucks at the IPL 2020 players’ auction in Kolkata on Thursday. In a fierce competition between eight franchises, struggling to collect the best possible teams, Australians emerged as the most dominant number.Of the 338 players who fell under the hammer, 62 were sold at the auction table in Kolkata. The Eight franchises combined spent Rs 140.3 crore with Australian cricketers such as Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell attracting big deals.In the list of the most expensive five players at the auction, three were Australians.Below is a list of the five major purchases at the IPL 2020 Auction.Pat Cummins (Bought by KKR for Rs 15.50 Crore)Pacer Pat Cummins was the subject of the conversation in the city, as he became the most expensive foreign purchase in the history of IPL. Cummins got a massive offer of Rs. 15.50 crore from twice-winner Kolkata Knight Riders when they broke the previous record for Ben Stokes, which Rising Pune Supergiant bought for Rs. 14.5 crore at the 2017 auction. After a fierce three-way war of rivalries, KKR surpassed Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore to buy the number one test bowler in the world.Cummins was part of the Kolkata team in 2014 and 2015 and played for the last time in the Delhi Capital in 2017. The Mumbai Indians picked him up in the following season, but was excluded with a back injury."I thought he was the best player of the auction as a cricketer, he's grown, his body has become robust. He is now the vice-captain of the Australia cricket team, which is a mark of his development. Wonderful to secure a world-class player," said Brendon McCallum, KKR coach after buying Cummins.Glenn Maxwell (Bought by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 10.75 Crore)Glenn Maxwell's international break didn't bother because of the mental health difficulties, as they struggled to buy expensive offroads. It ended up with Maxwell receiving Rs. 10.75 crore, becoming the second most expensive purchase at the auction and would represent KingsXI Punjab in the next 2020 IPL release. Maxwell recently returned from break and is currently playing with the stars of Melbourne in the Big Bash League.Chris Morris (Bought by RCB for Rs 10 Crore)In one of the great surprises of the auction, the South African realist Chris Morris was taken over by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a large sum of Rs 10 crore. With a base price of Rs 1.5 crore, Morris made big profits, as the franchises were looking for a powerful and impressive all-rounder. Rajasthan Royals showed initial interest in buying Morris, but then RCB and Kings XI Punjab got into a bidding war when RR remained behind. When the numbers suddenly increased, the Mumbai Indians also threw their hat into the ring, but the RCB finally packed Morris for a whopping sum of Rs 10 crore.Sheldon Cottrell (Bought by Kings Xi Punjab for Rs 8.5 Crore)The major cricket show "Cottrell Salute" will feature in the next release, as the left pacemaker attracted first-time buyers at IPL. Astonishing performance in the shortest format for Windies helped him catch the attention of the franchise when they went to the auction war. Finally, the Kings XI Punjab won a three-way battle that also included the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals. The Punjab-based franchise had to spend Rs 8.5 crore to purchase the Cottrell, making him the fourth-highest auction purchase."Very happy to have Cottrell on board," said Ness Wadia, owner at KXIP.Nathan Coulter-Nile (Bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 8 Crore)Australian Nathan Coulter-Nile completed the list of the five main purchases at the IPL 2020 auction, after Indian defenders Mumbai Indians purchased him for Rs. 8 crores. In a fierce battle with runner-up Chennai Super Kings last year, MI had to pay a large sum to take over Western Australian. After a great international year followed by some good performances in the domestic circuit, Coulter-Nile caught the headlines at the auction.Read More: Vivo IPL 2020 Schedule: Full Schedule Of VIVO IPL 2020
As expected, pacers continued to rule the roost as the eight franchisees splurged a combined sum of Rs. 140.30 crore on 62 players who were sold during the 13th Player Auction of the Indian Premier League on Thursday.Players sold: 62Money spent: Rs. 140.30 croreMost expensive signing: Pat Cummins (Rs. 15.5 crores, Kolkata Knight Riders) - most expensive overseas player in the history of IPL and the second-highest bid in IPL auctions so farMost expensive Indian: Piyush Chawla (Rs. 6.75 crores, Chennai Super Kings)The player auction for IPL 2020 got completed in Kolkata on Thursday with a number of players - both well-known and relatively unknown ones - making headlines throughout the day. While Pat Cummins (15.50 Crores) made history by becoming the 2nd most expensive player in IPL history, big names like Dale Steyn almost didn't find any takers, till the very last minutes when Royal Challengers Bangalore snapped him up for his base price of 2 crores.Here are how the full squads of all the 8 teams stack up after the auction:Chennai Super KingsS.NORetained Players Players Bought at Auction 1.Shane Watson Piyush Chawla(Rs 6.75 Crore)2.Ambati RayuduSam Curran (Rs 5.5 Crore)3.Faf du PlessisJosh Hazlewood(Rs 2 Crore)4.Suresh RainaR Sai Kishore (Rs 20 Lakhs)5.Kedar Jadhav 6.N Jagadeesan 7.M Vijay 8.Rituraj Gaikwad 9.MS Dhoni (wk) 10.Dwayne Bravo 11.Ravindra Jadeja 12.Mitchell Santner 13. Monu Singh 14.Harbhajan Singh 15.Imran Tahir 16.Karn Sharma 17.Karn Sharma 18.Lungi Ngidi 19.Deepak Chahar 20.Shardul Thakur 21.KM Asif Rajasthan RoyalsS.noRetained PlayersPlayers Bought at Auction1.Jos Buttler (wk)Robin Uthappa(Rs 3 Crore)2.Steve SmithJaydev Unadkat(Rs 3 Crore)3.Sanju Samson (wk)Yashasvi Jaiswal(Rs 2.4 Crore)4.Manan VohraKartik Tyagi (Rs 1.3 Crore)5.Riyan ParagAndrew Tye(Rs 1 Crore)6.Ben StokesTom Curran(Rs 1 Crore)7.Mahipal LomrorAnuj Rawat(Rs 80 Lakh)8.Shashank SinghDavid Miller(Rs 75 Lakh)9.Shreyas Gopal Oshane Thomas (Rs 50 Lakhs)10.Rahul TewatiaAakash Singh(Rs 20 Lakh)11.Mayank MarkandeAnirudha Joshi (Rs 20 Lakhs)12.Jofra Archer 13.Ankit Rajpoot 14.Varun Aaron Delhi CapitalsS.NORetained Players Players Bought at Auction1.Shikhar DhawanShimron Hetmyer (Rs 7.75 Crore)2.Ajinkya RahaneMarcus Stoinis(Rs 1 Crore)3.Prithvi ShawAlex Carey(Rs 2.4 Crore)4.Prithvi ShawJason Roy (Rs 1.5 Crore)5.Rishabh Pant (wk)Chris Woakes (Rs 1.5 Crore)6.Axar PatelMohit Sharma(Rs 50 Lakhs)7.Harshal PatelTushar Deshpande (Rs 20 Lakhs)8.R AshwinTushar Deshpande (Rs 20 Lakhs)9.Amit Mishra 10.Sandeep Lamichhane 11.Kagiso Rabada 12.Ishant Sharma 13.Keemo Paul 14.Avesh Khan Kings XI PunjabS.NORetained Players Players Bought at Auction 1.KL Rahul (wk)Glenn Maxwell(Rs 10.75 Crore) 2Chris GayleSheldon Cottrell (Rs 8.5 Crore) 3Mayank AgarwalRavi Bishnoi (Rs 2 Crore) 4Karun NairPrabhsimran Singh(Rs 55 Lakhs) 5Mandeep SinghDeepak Hooda(Rs 50 Lakh) 6Nicholas Pooran (wk)James Neesham(Rs 50 Lakh) 7Sarfaraz KhanIshan Porel(Rs 20 Lakh) 8Murugan AshwinChris Jordan(Rs 75 Lakhs) 9Mujeeb-ur-RahmanTajinder Dhillon(Rs 20 Lakhs) 10K. Gowtham J. Suchith 11Harpreet Brar 12Mohammed Shami 13Hardus Viljoen 14Arshdeep Singh 15Darshan Nalkande Kolkata Knight RidersS.NORetained Players Players Bought at Auction1.Shubman GillPat Cummins(Rs 15.5 Crore)2.Siddesh LadEoin Morgan(Rs 5.25 Crore)3.Andre RussellVarun Chakravarthy (Rs 4 Crore)4.Dinesh Karthik (wk)Tom Banton(Rs 1 Crore)5.Rinku SinghRahul Tripathi(Rs 60 Lakh)6.Nitish RanaPravin Tambe(Rs 20 Lakhs)7.Sunil NarineM Siddharth(Rs 20 Lakh)8.Kuldeep YadavChris Green(Rs 20 Lakhs)9.Harry GurneyNikhil Naik(Rs 20 Lakhs)10.Lockie Ferguson 11.Kamlesh Nagarkoti 12.Shivam Mavi 13.Prasidh Krishna 14.Sandeep Warrier Mumbai IndiansS.NORetained Players Players Bought at Auction1.Rohit SharmaNathan Coulter-Nile (Rs 8 Crore)2.Suryakumar YadavChris Lynn(Rs 2 Crore)3.Quinton de Kock (wk)Saurabh Tiwary(Rs 50 Lakh)4.Aditya Tare (wk)Mohsin Khan(Rs 20 Lakhs)5.Anmolpreet SinghDigvijay Deshmukh (Rs 20 Lakhs)6.Kieron PollardPrince Balwant Rai Singh(Rs 20 Lakhs)7.Ishan Kishan (wk) 8.Sherfane Rutherford 9.Hardik Pandya 10.Krunal Pandya 11.Rahul Chahar 12.Jayant Yadav 13.Anukul Roy 14.Jasprit Bumrah 15.Lasith Malinga 16.Trent Boult 17.Dhawal Kulkarni 18.Mitchell McClenaghan Sunrisers HyderabadS.NORetained Players Players Bought at Auction1.David WarnerMitchell Marsh(Rs 2 Crore)2.Kane WilliamsonPriyam Garg (Rs 1.9 Crore)3.Jonny Bairstow (wk)Virat Singh(Rs 1.9 Crore)4.Manish PandeyFabian Allen(Rs 50 Lakhs)5.Sreevats Goswami (wk)Sandeep Bavanaka (Rs 20 Lakhs)6.Wriddhiman Saha (wk)Abdul Samad(Rs 20 Lakhs)7.Vijay ShankarSanjay Yadav(Rs 20 Lakhs)8.Mohammad Nabi 9.Abhishek Sharma 10.Rashid Khan 11.Shahbaz Nadeem 12.Bhuvneshwar Kumar 13.Siddarth Kaul 14.Khaleel Ahmed 15.Sandeep Sharma 16.Basil Thampi 17.T. Natarajan 18.Billy Stanlake Royal Challengers BangaloreS.NORetained Players Players Bought at Auction1.Virat KohliChris Morris(Rs 10 Crore)2.AB de VilliersAaron Finch(Rs 4.4 Crore)3.Devdutt PadikkalDale Steyn(Rs 2 Crores)4.Parthiv Patel (wk)Kane Richardson (Rs 1.5 Crores)5.Gurkeerat Singh MannIsuru Udana(Rs 50 Lakhs)6.Moeen AliJoshua Philippe(Rs 20 Lakhs)7.Shivam DubePavan Deshpande (Rs 20 Lakhs)8.Yuzvendra Chahal 9.Washington Sundar 10.Pawan Negi 11.Umesh Yadav 12.Navdeep Saini 13.Mohammed Siraj 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
While MS Dhoni has been named the captain of Cricket Australia's ODI team of the decade, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also find spots in the 11-man side.The World Cup-winning Indian star, MS Dhoni, has been appointed as the captain of the ODI team for the contract brought together by Cricket Australia. 3 Indians are part of a 11-man team, which includes some of the best players of the days in 2010.MS Dhoni, who led India to the glory of the World Cup in 2011, also handles wicketkeeping on the CA ODI team.In addition to MS Dhoni, Indian captain, Virat Kohli, and opener Rohit Sharma also find a place in the contract team. Rohit and Hashem will open in the CA's team, and Kohli, as usual, comes up at the third place.Journalist Martin Smith, who brought together this year's ODI team, told Cricket Australia that MS Dhoni was the dominant force in the "golden period" of cricket in limited-overs in India.“MS Dhoni’s contribution with the bat was reduced during the last part of the decade, but it was a dominant force in a golden period in the one-day aspect in India. Having secured his greatness by pushing his nation to the glory of the World Cup back home in 2011, he became Ultimate finisher with the bat, "Smith writes for cricket.com.au.Martin Smith also addresses Virat Kohli as "the best one-day batsman" of the decade.The ODI team of the decade compiled by Cricket AustraliaMS Dhoni (c & wk), Rohit Sharma, Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Shakib Al Hasan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Lasith Malinga.Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to have found a place on the Cricket Australia test team in the decade. Captain of India was also named as the skipper of the team."The once self-described brat has also evolved into one of the game's most respected figures, recently speaking out about mental health and ushering in a new standard of fitness within his country's cricket ranks," Adam Burnett who has compiled the Test team of the decade wrote for cricket.com.au.Interestingly, AB de Villiers has been appointed as the team's wicketkeeper of the team, and Virat Kohli's batting position is ranked No. 5 after Alastair Cook, David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Steve Smith.Cricket Australia's Test team of the decade: Virat Kohli (c), Alastair Cook, David Warner, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, Ab de Villiers (wk), Ben Stokes, Dale Steyn, Stuart Broad, Nathan Lyon, James Anderson.HIGHLIGHTSVirat Kohli only Indian in CA's Test team of the decadeMS Dhoni named captain of CA's ODI team of the decadeRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also part of CA's ODI team of the decadeRead More: IPL 2020 Auction: The five most expensive players
Rafael Nadal ended the season on top of the world to give men's rankings a familiar look, but a new group of women shows that the old ranger can be overthrown.The world's number one in Spain Novak Djokovic won their two Grand Slam titles in 2019, keeping the time of the father and young competitors alive for another year. But Ashleigh Barty and teen Bianca Andreescu were new faces on the list of the biggest women winners when familiar names disappeared from the show.Here is a look at some great conversation topics for this season.Can Nadal stay ahead in 2020?Rafael Nadal reached at the Italian Open in May without a title in 2019.He beat Novak Djokovic in the final and lost only three games for the remaining season, and won the French Open and the US Open before inspiring Spain to the glory of the Davis Cup on the homeland, where he finished as the world’s number one for the fifth time.By the combined age of 103, Nadal, Djokovic and Roger Federer continue to dominate men's tennis and a brave player is required to predict their imminent disappearance.But in the end, there is a sense of a reliable challenge from an exciting young crop, including Daniel Medvedev, who drove Nadal in the US Open, winner of ATP Finals Stefanos Tsitsipas."I think I am about to win the Grand Slam champion," Tsitsipas said after beating Dominic Thiem in the final in London.Read More: Defending champion PV Sindhu eyes turnaround at World Tour Finals23-year-old Australian Ashleigh Barty rose from anonymity at number 15 in the world at the end of 2018 to top the overall standings after that by winning the French Open and WTA Finals along the way.Teen Bianca Andreescu of Canada made the most dramatic shot, from 178th to fifth in the world, beating Serena Williams in the US Open final to become the first Canadian to win the Grand Slam singles title.Andreescu announced during her win at Flushing Meadows "NextGen is here"."You see a lot of new faces and I think we'll just get better from here." Federer’s Wimbledon painRoger Federer earned two points at Wimbledon in his special service to beat Novak Djokovic and win his 21st Grand Slam title. Instead, he hesitated. Djokovic, in a match that lasted less than five hours, won his sixteenth Garnd Slam and two months later Nadal won his nineteenth."It's an incredible opportunity," said the 38-year-old Swiss veteran, and who must fear his days as the ultimate leader on the list are numbered.Serena’s court problemSerena Williams runs out of chances to win the 24th title of the Grand Slam tournament that would have taken her to the Margaret Court’s record.The 38-year-old reached the final in both Wimbledon and US Open, but he only won four games against Simona Halep in London and lost in consecutive sets to Bianca Andreescu in New York.She followed up on the losses in the finals of both events the previous year, indicating that Williams was feeling the pressure.Speaking after her defeat at the US Open, she reduced the search for the court’s record."I'm not necessarily chasing a record. I'm just trying to win the Grand Slams ," he said."It's definitely frustrating, but for the most part I'm still here. I'm still doing what I can do." The return of the yearIn January, British former world number one Andy Murray admitted that the 2019 Australian Open could be his last tournament during a press conference. But the 32-year-old Scottish returned to court after hip resurfacing surgery and beat veteran Stan Wawrinka in the European Open Championship final in October."It means a lot," Murray said after his victory. "The past few years have been very difficult ... I did not expect to be in this position, so I am very happy." A star is bornAfter being the youngest player to win the Wimbledon title, Coco Goff, 15, surprised Venus Williams five time champion in the first round in consecutive sets, belying her ranking 313."My dream was to win. That's what happened," said the American, whose career at the All England Club ended in the final by champion Simona Halep in the fourth round. Gauff reached the third round of the US Open before winning the maiden title in Linz.At the end of 2018 she ranked 875 but will reach 2020 at 68Read More: US Open Tennis 2019 Championships
As the year 2019 is just about to end, we have a list of the most memorable sports moments that happened in 2019 from all over the world. Whether it is cricket or football or tennis or any other sport, the world has witnessed the best of the sports challenges this year. It has been a fun year in the world of sports. Before the year ends, we would like to look back at the amazing sports challenges and victories being made by the top teams all over the world. Some of these sports moments of 2019 are as follows: PV Sindhu from India won the World ChampionshipIn the month of September 2019, the Indian badminton team had got the fame for itself when PV Sindhu won the World Championship after she defeated Nozomi Okuhara from Japan by 21-7, 21-7. It is the first time in the history of Indian Badminton. PV Sindhu has made the whole country proud.Although PV Sindhu had come way too close To a finish at the top on about four occasions before this Championship but could not win the gold and brought India two silver and two bronze medals. But this time, she wasn't going to settle for the silver and bronze and had a clear aim of winning the gold. She did win the gold and changed the history of Indian badminton by winning over her opponent, Japan's Nozomi Okuhara. She became the first shuttler from India who won this feat. This was undoubtedly a moment to remember in the history of Indian sports.England won the Cricket World CupThe wait was finally over for the England Cricket Team as they won their first-ever 50-over World Cup this year. It was a moment of glory for the Cricket team of England. They had the most engaging closing moments with Trent Boult who had been taking a supposed match-winning catch before he stepped on the boundary rope, and on the other hand, Ben Stokes who deflected a throw from the boundary for six overthrows, which were supposed to be five.This game became a part of the glorious history of England Cricket that will be remembered for the centuries to come. England has won the match by the virtue of the boundary count. The players of the New Zealand team had, with customary graciousness accepted their defeat from England.Read More: The greatest comeback sports stories in 2019The United States has won the Women's football World CupThe US Women's football team is one of the most dominant football teams in the world. The team had once again won the World Cup defeating the Netherlands by a score of 2-0. This is their fourth time winning the World Cup. The women's soccer team of the United States was better than the rest just like they promised to be.The United States had won the World Cup consecutively for the second time when Rapinoe had converted the tie-breaking penalty kick in the second half of the game and Rose Lavelle had made the goal.The US team had set their records with 26 goals and a winning streak of 12-game that dates back to the year 2015.South Africa has won the Rugby World CupAfter a long wait of 12 years, the South African Rugby Team had won the World Cup for the third time. The Springboks' had won over the England Rugby Team with a score of 32-12 this time. Those of who predicted a win for the England team did not realize that South Africa has a proud history of winning two previous world cups. Simone Biles has become the most dominant gymnastAt the small age of 22 years, Simone Biles is on the way to becoming the most dominant athlete in America. She is a very talented gymnast. At the world championships held in Stuttgart, Germany in the month of October 2019, Simone had won a total of five gold medals, one each in the team competition, the individual all-around, the vault, the balance beam as well as the floor exercise. She has broken the record of Vitalg Scherbo of USSR with a total of 25 world championship medals.The gymnast had an amazing time at the Rio Olympics of 2016. She had won four gold medals and one bronze medal, this included one team medal and the others were individual medals. All the medals she had won until now has been achieved in a short time of six years. The athlete had made her debut at the World Championships in the year 2013. Tiger Woods has won the MastersTiger Woods' achievement in the year 2019 was the best and the most defining moment in his career as a golfer. The man has several years of experience as a golfer. By this achievement, he proved why he is known to be one of the best golfers in the World. Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters title when he outlasted his competitors including Brooks Koepka and Francesco Molinari at the Augusta National. Liverpool has won the UEFA Champions LeagueOne of the famous teams, Liverpool have won the Champions Trophy by defeating the Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English final. Liverpool had won the Champions Trophy for the sixth time.The team Liverpool had got the trophy which they couldn't win in the last season held in Ukraine. Right now, Liverpool is placed right behind Real Madrid and AC Milan as the serial winners of the UEFA Champions League. The early penalty of Mohamed Salah and the late strike by Divock Origi had given the team their win since the European title that they won in the year 2015.Read More: Darts Rules: How To Play Darts | Players and equipment | ScoringThe Toronto Raptors has become the first non-American team who won the NBA FinalsThe Toronto Raptors had been disappointed for years because of playoffs. The team had opted to trade for the famous Kawhi Leonard and others and clearly it paid off. Leonard had been the reason behind the win of the Raptors for theit first NBA championship in the history, after they had defeated the Golden State Warriors.Djokovic defeated Federer in the Wimbledon finalsAt the Wimbledon finals this year, the two greatest tennis players of the current generation competed with each other. The match was fascinating enough to attract a huge crowd. Djokovic had won the match with a score of 7-6,1-6,7-6,4-6,13-12.Federer had missed the opportunity as he couldn't take the advantage of the two championship points that he had and at the end of the match, Djokovic ended up claiming his 5th Wimbledon title. This 5-hour long match is the longest one in the history of Wimbledon Men's singles.Brigid Kosgei from Kenya broke the marathon recordBrigid Kosgei is currently the fastest woman in the history who won the Chicago Marathon with a distance of 26.2 miles (or 42.2 km). Its been four years since she ran her first marathon that she had won. Kosgei had broken the record at two hours, 14 minutes and four seconds.The 25-year-old Kenyan had broken the previous record of Paula Radcliffe of London with a mark of 2 hours 15 minutes and 25 seconds, 16 years ago.Allyson Felix broke the record of Usain Bolt just 10 months after giving birthAllyson Felix had overtaken the famous Usain Bolt and broke her record by winning her 12th medal. She broke Usain Bolt's record of earning the most IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) World Championship medals. Allyson Felix was a part of the team of the United States, that had won the 4x400 meter rally of the mixed-gender.She became the most successful athlete of the IAAF World Championships just 10 months after giving birth to her baby girl, Camryn.Read More: The greatest comeback sports stories in 2019
A measure of the true heroes is their tribulation. When all goes well, even just humans can appear. However, when the chips are low, men are separated from boys. In 2019, there were a few cases in which athletes from all sports disciplines made great returns and remembered why they should never be abandoned.TIGER WOODSThe past few years have not been nice to Tiger Woods. Shaken by personal problems, a series of back surgeries and loss of shape, Woods had to endure many lows. His back was slow to recover after undergoing a fourth surgery in 2017. By the end of that year, Woods rating had dropped to 1,199 in the world. Many felt that the 43-year-old had already spent his best moments. The golf legend looked at its former self at the end of the first six British Open and PGA championships last year. But the ice on the cake arrived in 2019 when Woods won the Augusta Masters in April. The fifteenth major was not a walk in the park. His last major win was at the US Open back in 2008. Woods' year ended with him leading US to the Presidents Cup comeback win in Melbourne this month.ANDY MURRAYDespite playing in an era in which three great players have played, Roger Federer, Raphael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray succeeded in shaping his identity with three Grand Slam titles and two gold medals at the Olympic Games. He could have won more if not due to a thigh injury threatening his career that first appeared in mid-2017. Since then, former no. 1 in the world had to spend a lot of time on the sidelines, even daily tasks such as wearing shoes proved to be hard mission. The injury led to Murray's announcement a day before the Australian Open this year that he was considering leaving the game. But the second hip surgery and a lot of strength and durability helped him return. He returned to the ring at Queen's Club in June at a doubles event and has been playing regularly sience then. He proved himself by winning the European Open in October, beating Stan Wawrinka in the final.Read More: MS Dhoni named captain of Cricket Australia ODI team of the decade, Virat Kohli Test skipperSTEVE SMITH & DAVID WARNERIn March 2018, Steve Smith and David Warner became villains in Australia when they were accused of a ball-scandal scandal in a match against South Africa. Smith and Warner were later banned by Cricket Australia for 12 months, causing many to question whether they could return from this important setback. However, they not only both returned to the Australian team, but they did it elegantly. While Warner had a big impact on the World Cup with 647 runs at a rate of 71.88, the subsequent "Ashes" series revolved around Smith. The former captain scored 774 runs in four tests against England with an average of 110.57 and sent a strong statement that he is still one of the best hitters in the world. Warner could have had a terrible chain of ashes series, but since then he has made peace in experimental cricket with an impressive tripe century against Pakistan at home.NATHAN ADRIANIt was a year of the American swimmer Nathan Adrian's roller coaster. Early in the year, Adrian was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He underwent several surgeries followed by physical therapy sessions. The 30-year-old announced in May that he had fully recovered and was on his way back to swimming at the first level. In July, the five times Olympic gold medalist helped the United States win the 4x100m freestyle relay at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. After being shown in worlds, Adrian revealed that test times in the first half of the year gave him a new perspective. "Things have changed a lot. Like, I sleep and dream of winning medals, but in the end, there are more important things in my life. I think I am more aware of them now. I am happy because it happened (cancer) to me when I was 30 years old and could Swim for a long time"CHRISTIAN LEALIIFANOThe 32-year-old Australian rugby star is a universal icon. Christian Lealiifano bravely fought against leukemia in 2016 and obtained bone marrow for transplant from his sister Sally. Doctors told Christian that he would never play rugby again. However, Christian proved that his doctors were wrong by returning to field the following year. Christian had lost 12 kg during treatment and marked his return when he went to the Irish team Ulster. He soon appeared in ACT Brumbies and returned to the heyday of his strength. A good series of Australian team management convinced him to attend the Rugby World Cup in Japan this year. Christian could not persuade the former Australian champions to beat the quarter-finals of the competition, but his ability to overcome all odds and return in the bigger stage, the World Cup, spoke of his commitment and levels of fitness.RAFAEL NADALThe injuries are not new to Raphael Nadal, but with each passing year, it should be difficult for the Spaniards to recover, given the cost his body has suffered over the years. At the beginning of 2019, Nadal was against it. He was sidelined with an abdominal injury at the end of 2018 and then retired from Brisbane International, before the Australian Open in January this year, due to his swollen left thigh. However, he recovered in time for the first Grand Slam of the Year and finished second, losing to Novak Djokovic in the final. Soon after, he was again off the field with a right thigh injury and had to withdraw from Indian Wells and Miami. But then, he returned to Monte Carlo in the field, his natural habitat, as expected, with his twelfth title at the French Open title in Paris. While Rafa had to retire in the semifinals at Wimbledon, his nineteenth grand slam title came in the United States Open, where he defeated the Russian Daniel Medvedev in five sets. In the process, he is only one short of Roger Federer in the Grand Slam. He also finished the year in the first place in the world, the oldest in ever, at 33 years.Read More: Bio of top 10 famous international cricketers
Australia is going to play 3 ODIs with India starting from 14th January 2020. Aaron Finch will be leading the Australian squad against India in the Year 2020. The all-rounder D-Arcy Short will be replacing the fast bowler Sean Abbott because of his side strain he got during the Big Bash League match for the Sidney Sixers on Friday. Trevor Hohns, the Australian selector said in a statement, "It is unfortunate for Sean who is an important part of our white-ball squad plans leading into the ICC T20 World Cup and the (2023 50-over) World Cup."This year, Australia will be the host of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. It is for the first time in the tournament's history that Australia will host the T20. The Australia squad for India ODIs will include Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey (vc), Pat Cummins (vc), Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Kane Richardson, D'Arcy Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, David Warner, and Adam Zampa. The 15 man squad will be led by Aaron Finch. On the other hand, the India squad will include Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Kedar Jadhav, Shivam Dube, and Ravindra Jadeja. The squad will be led by Virat Kohli.The Australia Tour of India 2020 Schedule INDIA vs AUSTRALIAMatch: 1st ODILocation: Wankhede Stadium, MumbaiDate: Jan 14 2020, TuesdayTiming: 14:00 (IST) | 08:30 (GMT) INDIA vs AUSTRALIAMatch: 2nd ODILocation: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, RajkotDate: Jan 17 2020, FridayTiming: 14:00 (IST) | 08:30 (GMT INDIA vs AUSTRALIAMatch: 3rd ODILocation: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, BengaluruDate: Jan 19 2020, SundayTiming: 14:00 (IST) | 08:30 (GMT)Read More: Check out the list of the Top Sporting events happening all around the World in the year 2020
India vs Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) 2nd T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: India expects to draw the first blood in the T20I series from three games in Indore on Tuesday against Sri Lanka after the first match in Guwahati was washed out.All eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah when he returns to international cricket. The 26-year-old, who is perhaps the best bowler in India, has been off the field for four months due to a back strain. On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan faces the challenge of keeping his place in the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.Meanwhile, the unit led by Virat Kohli will also seek to test how the likes of Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur interact with pressure situations in death overs alongside Bumrah in the absence of frontline runners Muhammed Shami (rest) and Deepak Chahar (stress fracture) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sports hernia).On the other hand, Sanju Samson is yet to play a game since he got selected in the T20I squad.When is India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I?India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I will be played on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.Where is India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I?India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I will be played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.What time is India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I?India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I will start at 7 PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I?India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I will broadcast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD.Read: Australia tour of India, 2020 schedule, team player, live scoresWhere can I live stream India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I?The live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I will be available on Hotstar. You can also follow live scores and updates of the match right here.Squads:India: Virat Kohli (C), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini and Washington Sundar.Sri Lanka: Lasith Malinga (C), Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Isuru Udana, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Oshada Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Kusal Mendis, Lakshan Sandakan and Kasun Rajitha.Read More: Australia tour of India, 2020 schedule, team player, live scores
The Australia Open is a tennis tournament held every year at the end of the month of January. It is held in Melbourne, Australia. It is the first event out of the four Grand Slam tennis events that are held annually. It precedes the French Open, Wimbledon, and even the US Open. The events held are featuring men's and women's singles; men's, women's, and mixed doubles; junior's championships; and wheelchair, legends, as well as the exhibition events.The 2020 Australian Open is a Grand Slam tennis tournament. It will start from 20th January 2020 till 2nd February 2020. The 2020 Australian Open is going to be the 108th edition of the Australian Open. The main sponsor of the tennis tournament even in previous years is Kia.Before the year 1988, the players used to play tennis on the grass courts. After since the game was played on two different types of hard court surfaces that were being used at the Melbourne Park. A green-colored Rebound Ace was used up to the year 2007 and ever since Blue Plexicushion is used. Also, this tournament is going to be the first edition that will be using GreenSet. GreenSet is a type of hard surface used in the courts. The Australian Open is going to be played on the hard courts. It will be played across a series of 25 courts, and the main show courts including Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. 1573 Arena that was earlier a "show court two" but has now been upgraded to the main show court.The Australian Open is the largest annual sporting event held in the Southern Hemisphere. In the year 2019, the grand slam event had been attended by more than 7 lakh people from all over the world. An interesting fact of the Tournament is that the names of the winners will be inscribed on the Trophy cups.The previous winners of the Tournament include the following: Naomi Osaka: The winner of the Women's singles in 2019 Novac Djokovic: The winner of the Men's singles in 2019 Nicolas Mahut: Part of the Men's doubles team who won in the year 2019 Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Part of the Men's doubles team who won in the year 2019 Samantha Stosur: Part of the Women's doubles team who won in the year 2019 Zhang Shuai: Part of the Women's doubles team who won in the year 2019 Barbora Krejíková: Part of the mixed doubles team who won in the year 2019 Rajeev Ram: Part of the mixed doubles team that won in the year 2019.The Australian Open is held at the Melbourne Park. It is located in the campus of the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct. As of now, the complex has three courts with a retractable roof, that makes it possible for the matches to continue during the conditions of rain or extreme heat. The Tennis tournaments can at times be completely unpredictable and unavoidable, hence the schedule may change accordingly.The Junior matches that will be held on the outside courts will start from Saturday 25 January. The Singles events quarterfinal matches are going to be scheduled on Tuesday 28 January and Wednesday 29 January 2020. Sony will be providing the live coverage of the Australian Open 2020 in both English and Hindi, with the OTT platform SonyLiv so as to live stream the action from all the 16 match courts in Melbourne, Australia where the tournament is taking place from 20th January till 2nd February 2020.The tickets of the 2020 Australian Open are available here: https://ausopen.com/ticketsRead More: Check the list of the Top Sporting events in the year 2020
The X Games is an extreme sports event held annually. It is hosted, produced, as well as broadcasted by the ESPN. The Winter X Games is a competition between the best of the winter action sports athletes who participate from all over the world competing every year. The Winter X Games includes both day and evening events which include skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. The very first Winter X Games was held at the Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California, in the year 1997. Along with the competition going on in full form, the X Games also features music festivals including live music, sessions with the athletes and other interactive activities.The X Games competitions feature some of the tricks like Tony Hawk's 900 in Skateboarding, the double backflip by Travis Pastrana's in freestyle motocross, the first snowmobile trick by Heath Frisby, the first switch triple rodeo by Gus Kenworthy in the ski slopestyle competition and so many others.The Winter X Games take place in the months of January or February (mostly in January) in the United States. It is located in Aspen, Colorado. On the other hand, the Summer X Games take place in the month of August in the United States. The Summer X Games had been located in Los Angeles, then moved to Austin, Texas, in June 2014. Read More: WINTER X GAMES ASPEN 2020: Musical Performances, ScheduleThe X Games has various international competitions and demos that take place all across the world. These are held at different times throughout the year. The X Games are popularly telecasted on television.Following is the list of the events that will take place as a part of the Winter X Games. These are as follows: SkiingSki Big AirMen's Ski SlopestyleWomen's Ski SlopestyleMen's Ski SuperpipeWomen's Ski SuperpipeSnowboardingSnowboard Big AirWomen's Snowboard SlopestyleMen's Snowboard SlopestyleMen's Snowboard SuperpipeWomen's Snowboard SuperpipeSnowmobileSnowmobile FreestyleSnowmobile Speed & StyleSnocrossSnocross AdaptiveReal Video SeriesReal SnowReal Snow BackcountryReal Ski BackcountryCalgary is getting itself into the extreme sports arena as it has plans of hosting the Winter X Games for as less as the next three years. It has successfully got the exclusive rights to host the Winter X Games in the year 2020 through 2022. This is subject to securing corporate sponsorship. The X Games Aspen 2020 will be featuring a musical performance by Alesso, Bazzi, Illenium and Rae Sremmurd. The participants compete with each other in various disciplines to win the medals bronze, silver, and gold medals, and the prize money as well. The snowsports’ greatest ski, snowboard & snowmobile athletes will compete against each other in 18 different disciplines over four days.We have the whole planned schedule of the Winter X Games 2020 that will be held from 23rd January 2020 till 26th January 2020. The schedule is as follows: DAY 1: Thursday, January 23Time: 10:30 AM MST (Mountain Standard Time)Event: Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding and SkiingTime: 12:00 PM MSTEvent: Men's Snowboard Slopestyle EliminationTime: 1:30 PM MSTEvent: Men's Ski Big Air EliminationTime: 7:00 PM MSTEvent: Ski Knuckle HuckTime: 8:00 PM MSTEvent: Men's Snowboard SuperPipeTime: 9:00 PM MSTEvent: Women's Snowboard Big Air Final DAY 2: Friday, January 24 Time: 12:00 PM MSTEvent: Men's Ski Slopestyle Elimination Time: 1:30 PM MSTEvent: Men's Snowboard Big Air EliminationTime: 5:00 PM MSTEvent: Snowmobile Freestyle Final Time: 6:30 PM MSTEvent: Women's Ski Big Air Final Time: 7:15 PM MSTEvent: Men's Ski SuperPipe Elimination Time: 8:35 PM MSTEvent: Men's Ski Big Air FinalTime: 9:30 PM MSTEvent: Men's Snowboard SuperPipe Session Time: 10:00 PM MSTEvent: Music Concert by Rae Srummard DAY 3: Saturday, January 25Time: 11:00 AM MSTEvent: Women's Snowboard Slopestyle Final Time: 12:00 PM MSTEvent: Para Snow BikeCross Time: 12:30 PM MSTEvent: Men's Ski Slopestyle Final Time: 1:15 PM MSTEvent: Adaptive Snow BikeCross Time: 1:45 PM MSTEvent: Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Final Time: 3:00 PM MSTEvent: Snow BikeCross Elimination and Final Time: 4:30 PM MSTEvent: Music Concert by Illenium Time: 6:30 PM MSTEvent: Women's Ski SuperPipe Final Time: 8:00 PM MSTEvent: Men's Snowboard Big Air Final Time: 8:45 PM MSTEvent: Women's Snowboard SuperPipe Final Time: 9:30 PM MSTEvent: Music Concert by Alesso DAY 4: Sunday, January 26Time: 12:00 PM MSTEvent: Women's Ski Slopestyle Final Time: 1:30 PM MSTEvent: Snowboard Slope Rail Jam Time: 4:30 PM MSTEvent: Music Concert by Bazzi Time: 6:30 PM MSTEvent: Snowboard Knuckle Huck Time: 7:00 PM MSTEvent: Men's Ski SuperPipe Final Time: 8:30 PM MSTEvent: Snow Bike Best Trick Final Read More: Get Ready for the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games| Lausanne 2020Apart from ESPN, The live media coverage of the Winter X Games 2020 will be shown on the sister network of ESPN, ABC. To get the latest and the up to date information during the events of the Games, you can download the X Games Aspen 2020 app. The app is available for download on both iPhone and Android devices.The students of colleges can save on the tickets if they buy the College X Pass that will be valid for a duration of two days of skiing or riding during the Games. The Pass is for $97 and it also comes with an option to add two more days onto the pass worth $62 per day. The pass will be valid at the four Aspen Snowmass mountains including Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen, and the Highlands. The College X Pass is available here.Attending all the sports competitions will be free and open to the general public. The X Games Aspen 2020 will be host musical concerts by some of the world's most renowned artists.To buy the tickets for the Winter X Games: https://xgamesaspen.frontgatetickets.com/Visit the Official website of the X Games to know more: XGames.com
The 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games is the third edition of the Winter Youth Olympics and is known as Lausanne 2020. This is an international multi-sport event for teenagers going to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland starting from 9th January 2020 till 22nd January 2020.Lausanne is the home to the International Olympic Committee who will be organizing the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics with a total participation of 1,880 young elite athletes from all over the world. The opening ceremony of the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games will be taking place on 9th January 2020, Thursday at the Vaudoise Aréna stadium in Lausanne, Switzerland.The official mascot of the 2020 Winter Olympics is the Yodle. It was unveiled on 8th January 2019 at the CIG de Malley right before the Lausanne HC and HC Davos match. It has been created by ERACOM and has been inspired by a combination of cow, Saint Bernard dog, and a goat.Regarding the matter of tickets, tickets have to be bought for the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics. Apart from this, all the other events would be free to watch.Over 70 nations will be participating in around 81 events at the Stadium Vaudoise Aréna. Following will be the events and the location in which they will take place:Lausanne:Vaudoise Aréna Opening and closing ceremonies Ice hockey finals Figure skating Short Track speed skating Lausanne campus - Olympic village Le Flon – Medal ceremoniesJura: Prémanon, FranceSki jumping Biathlon Nordic Combined Le Brassus - Cross-country SkiingAlps: LeysinSki Freestyle (Halfpipe, Slopestyle)Snowboard (Halfpipe, Slopestyle) Les Diablerets – Alpine skiing Villars-Sur-OllonSki CrossSnowboard CrossSki Mountaineering Champéry – Curling St. MoritzSpeed skatingBobsleighSkeleton LugeMedal ceremoniesRead More: Darts Rules: How To Play Darts | Players and equipment | ScoringThe Youth Olympic Games is going to feature a total of 8 sports and 16 disciplines. The 16 disciplines include Alpine skiing, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Cross-country skiing, Curling, Figure skating, Freestyle skiing, Ice hockey, Luge, Nordic combined, Short track speed skating, Skeleton, Ski jumping, Ski mountaineering, Snowboarding, and Speed skating.As of now, Total 73 nations have qualified athletes. About 12 NOC's have been scheduled to make debuts in the Winter Youth Olympics. These include Albania, Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Haiti, Hong Kong, Kosovo, North Korea, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turkmenistan. This list includes three countries that have never competed at the Adult Winter Olympics and these are Haiti, Qatar and Turkmenistan.Russia has been banned from all the International sports for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency on 9th December 2019. The decision was taken after it was found that the data given by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency was manipulated by the Russian authorities.The Ski mountaineering is the newest sport that has got the approval for the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics. This sport basically includes scaling the mountains on skis and skiing back down. An equal number of male and female athletes will be featured just like in the case of Buenos Aires. Out of the total 81 events, 13 events will be mixed team events (NOCs), 34 men's events, and 34 women's events. The Ski mountaineering and the women's Nordic combined will be featured for the first time in an Olympic event. A mixed-NOC 3-on-3 ice hockey tournament and a women's doubles in luge will also feature for the first time.A total of 1,880 athletes aged between 15 and 18 years will be participating. More than 3,000 volunteers will be there to help in the Games. This time, 2020 Lausanne's venues will be spread across more than one city unlike Buenos Aires 2018. ABOUT THE YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMESThe Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is a sporting event for young athletes participating from across the world. But, the popular elite event also includes some educational activities focusing at: Protection of the athletes working on enhancing the performance providing assistance to the athletes outside of sportsThe program is based on the Olympic Games. It includes various sports, disciplines including breaking, sport climbing, 3-x-3 basketball, 3-x-3 ice hockey, mixed-gender, and mixed National Olympic Committee (NOC) events.There are various activities apart from the sports including interactive activities, workshops, team-building exercises, etc. These activities will help the athletes in exploring the various other cultures, developing various skills, and helping them improve the methods of training as well as performance.The previous Summer Youth Olympic Games held at Buenos Aires in the year 2018 had featured a total of 4,000 athletes and had an achievement in the sphere of gender equality. The previous Winter Youth Olympic Games had taken place in Lillehammer in the year 2016 and had featured a total of 1,100 athletes.Just like the Olympic Games, the YOG are also held every four years. The first summer Youth Olympic Games was held from 14th August till 26th August 2010 in Singapore and the first winter Youth Olympic Games was held from 13th January till 22nd January 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria. After this, the next YOG was held in Nanjing, China (in the year 2014), Lillehammer, Norway (in the year 2016) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (in the year 2018). After this, the next Winter YOG is going to be held in the Olympic Capital of Lausanne, in Switzerland in January 2020.The Olympic Channel is going to stream about 300 hours of action that will take place in the 13 days in Lausanne, Switzerland. A Winter YOG channel is made available on the olympicchannel.com, YouTube and various other devices including the Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Android TV, and the Roku.The daily live show will be shown featuring the news, highlights of the events, trending news and stories, the fun interviews and much more on various sources such as Facebook, Twitter, olympicchannel.com. Interestingly, a daily podcast on the Olympic Channel will feature the athlete and famous people interviews.Read More: Upcoming Sports Events in 2020
The 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is an international limited-overs cricket tournament that has been scheduled to be held in South Africa starting from 17 January 2020 till 9 February 2020. This is going to be the thirteenth edition of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Also, it is going to be held in South Africa for the second time. A total of sixteen teams will be participating in the tournament. The teams will be divided into four groups of four teams. From each of these four groups, the top two teams will be qualified for the Super League and the bottom two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the Plate League. India is the defending champions.On 7th January 2020, the ICC authority had made the appointment of the officials for the cricket tournament. There will be sixteen umpires and along with them, Graeme Labrooy, Shaid Wadvalla and Phil Whitticase have been named as the match referees.The Four Groups are as follows:Group A includes India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and JapanGroup B includes Australia, England, West Indies, and NigeriaGroup C includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and ScotlandGroup D includes South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. (UAE)Read More: MS Dhoni named captain of Cricket Australia ODI team of the decade, Virat Kohli Test skipperThe fixtures for the tournament have been finalised by the ICC on 24th October 2019DATE: 17TH JANUARY 2020, FRIDAYSouth Africa U19 vs Afghanistan U191st MatchGroup DLocation: Diamond Oval, KimberleyTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 18TH JANUARY 2020, SATURDAY Bangladesh U19 vs Zimbabwe U19 2nd Match Group C Location: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT New Zealand U19 vs Japan U19 3rd Match Group A Location: North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT United Arab Emirates U19 vs Canada U19 4th Match Group D Location: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT Australia U19 vs West Indies U19 5th Match Group B Location: Diamond Oval, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 19 JANUARY 2020, SUNDAY Pakistan U19 vs Scotland U19 6th Match Group C Location: North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 7th Match Group A Location: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 20TH JANUARY 2020, MONDAY England U19 vs West Indies U19 8th Match Group B Location: Diamond Oval, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT Australia U19 vs Nigeria U19 9th Match Group B Location: Country Club B Field, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 21ST JANUARY 2020, TUESDAY Bangladesh U19 vs Scotland U19 10th Match Group C Location: Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT India U19 vs Japan U19 11th Match Group A Location: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 22ND JANUARY 2020, WEDNESDAY South Africa U19 vs Canada U19 12th Match Group D Location: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT Afghanistan U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19 13th Match Group D Location: North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT Pakistan U19 vs Zimbabwe U19 14th Match Group C Location: Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT New Zealand U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 15th Match Group A Location: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 23RD JANUARY 2020, THURSDAY Australia U19 vs England U19 16th Match Group B Location: Diamond Oval, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT West Indies U19 vs Nigeria U19 17th Match Group B Location: Country Club B Field, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTRead More: IPL 2020: Full list of all eight updated squads after auctionDATE: 24TH JANUARY 2020, FRIDAY Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 18th Match Group C Location: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT Afghanistan U19 vs Canada U19 19th Match Group D Location: North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT India U19 vs New Zealand U19 20th Match Group A Location: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 25TH JANUARY 2020, SATURDAY Sri Lanka U19 vs Japan U19 21st Match Group A Location: North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 22nd Match Group C Location: Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT South Africa U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19 23rd Match Group D Location: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT England U19 vs Nigeria U19 24th Match Group B Location: Diamond Oval, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 27TH JANUARY 2020, MONDAY TBC vs TBC Plate Quarter-Final 1 Location: North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC Plate Quarter-Final 2 Location: Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 28TH JANUARY 2020, TUESDAY TBC vs TBC Super League Quarter-Final 1 Location: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC Plate Quarter-Final 3 Location: North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC Plate Quarter-Final 4 Location: Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 29TH JANUARY 2020, WEDNESDAYTBC vs TBCSuper League Quarter-Final 2 Location: Willowmoore Park, BenoniTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 30TH JANUARY 2020, THURSDAY TBC vs TBC Super League Quarter-Final 3 Location: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC Plate Semi-Final Location: North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC Plate Playoff Semi-Final 1 Location: Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC Plate Playoff Semi-Final 2 Location: North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 31ST JANUARY 2020, FRIDAY TBC vs TBC Super League Quarter-Final 4 Location: Willowmoore Park, Benoni Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC Plate Semi-Final 2 Location: Diamond Oval, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 1ST FEBRUARY 2020, SATURDAY TBC vs TBC 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 1 Location: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC 15th Place Playoff Location: North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC 13th Place Playoff Location: Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 2ND FEBRUARY 2020, SUNDAY TBC vs TBC 5th Place Playoff Semi-Final 2 Location: North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMT TBC vs TBC 11th Place Playoff Location: Diamond Oval, Kimberley Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 3RD FEBRUARY 2020, MONDAYTBC vs TBC Plate Final Location: Willowmoore Park, BenoniTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 4TH FEBRUARY 2020, TUESDAYTBC vs TBC Super League Semi-Final 1 Location: Senwes Park, PotchefstroomTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 5TH FEBRUARY 2020, WEDNESDAYTBC vs TBC7th Place Playoff Location: Willowmoore Park, BenoniTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 6TH FEBRUARY 2020, THURSDAYTBC vs TBCSuper League Semi-Final 2 Location: Senwes Park, PotchefstroomTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 7TH FEBRUARY 2020, FRIDAYTBC vs TBC5th Place Playoff Location: Willowmoore Park, BenoniTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 8TH FEBRUARY 2020, SATURDAYTBC vs TBC3rd Place Playoff Location: Willowmoore Park, Benoni Time: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTDATE: 9TH FEBRUARY 2020, SUNDAYTBC vs TBC FinalLocation: Senwes Park, PotchefstroomTime: 13:30 IST / 08:00 GMTRead More: IPL 2020: Full list of all eight team
The first ODI of the Australian tour of India, 2020, will see the clash between India and Australia at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Read on to discover the Australia tour undertaken by India 2020 ODI IND vs AUS Match prediction.The fracture competition is as follows, as the game's heavy heaviness will collide in the 3-ODI series. This series may seem out of context since the focus these days is on the other two game formats due to the next World Championships and ICC World T20 tournaments. But because it is India versus Australia, there will not be any decrease in density. Prepare for three interesting battles in 3 well-known places to produce friendly pitches. Therefore, there are many races assigned to both teams.Both teams have enjoyed great success recently. India were the dominant home team in all three shapes after the World Cup. Australia, on the other hand, prevailed in home cricket. Modern history says these teams have won the ODI away from home against each other. While India beat Australia 2-1 last year, the Australians returned in their favor by winning 3-2 in India before the World Cup. The Australian team looks stronger now because of the return of David Warner and Steve Smith. India is also driven by the return of the Gaspet Pomeranian. It is difficult to say who has the advantage at the moment, but one thing is for sure: 3 great matches for equal teams will be. Find out who will win the match predictions in the first ODI today between IND and AUSHere is our IND vs AUS 1st ODI PredictionCase 1: If India bats firstFirst Innings score prediction: India will score 320-330Result prediction: Australia will win the match by 4 wicketsCase 2: If Australia bats firstFirst Innings score prediction: Australia will score 310-320Result prediction: India will win the match by 5 wicketsIND vs AUS 1st ODI Match Prediction: The Wankhede Stadium is a very tough ground to defend totals. So, the team that wins the toss, would prefer bowling first. Also, the dew factor might come into play which would make batting easier in the second half.IND vs AUS Predicted XIsIndia Predicted XI:Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (VC), K. L. Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed ShamiAustralia Predicted XI:David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey(wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Kane RichardsonIND vs AUS head to head in ODIsIND vs AUS Total Matches: 137India Won:50Australia Won: 77Tied: 0No Result: 0 Read More: Australia tour of India, 2020 schedule, team player,live scores
Virat Kohli registered an unwanted record as a captain after India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss to Australia in the first One-Day International (ODI).Virat Kohli registered an unwanted record as a captain after India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss to Australia in the first One-Day International (ODI) on Tuesday. Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain to record 10-wicket loss against Australia in ODIs. In ODIs, India had previously suffered a 10-wicket defeat to New Zealand (1981), West Indies (1997), South Africa (2000) and South Africa (2005). With the loss, India also conceded a 0-1 lead to Australia in the three-match series. However, the hosts will have a chance to bounce back in second ODI in Rajkot.In the series opener, Australia captain Aaron Finch and David Warner hit brilliant centuries to forge the highest Australian partnership against India as they chased down 256 runs with 12.2 overs to spare.Asked to bat, India made a slow start to their innings and lost Rohit Sharma early. Virat Kohli's idea to step down the order also did not pay off as he was dismissed for 16 runs by Adam Zampa. At a moment, India did not look like crossing the 250-run mark, but some resilience on top of the order by Shikhar Dhawan (74) and important cameos by Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (25), saw them put up 255 runs on board.In the second ODI, Virat Kohli might alter the playing XI, in search of a series-saving victory.Read More: Australia tour of India, 2020 schedule, team player,live scores
The Six Nations Championship is an international rugby union competition held every year between the six European nations including England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. All of the six countries are also the six highest-ranked teams in the European continent. Even though participating in the championship is totally based on the historical membership and not by the ranking. Currently, Wales are the Champions as they won the tournament last year. The 2020 Six Nations Championship (also popular by the name "Guinness Six Nations" for the purpose of sponsorship) is going be the 21st Six Nations Championship. It will be held starting from 1st February 2020 till 14th March 2020. The Six Nations tournament always starts on the first weekend of February and ends with the Super Saturday on the second or the third Saturday in the month of March. The Championship has a simple format, i.e., each of the six teams will be playing every other team only once. Hence a total of 15 matches will take place. And the Home ground advantage that will alternate from one year to the next one. All the Six Nations matches will be telecasted live on the BBC or ITV. The matches of Wales will be telecasted on S4C. While FR2 will show the broadcast in France, TV3 in Ireland and DMAX in Italy. In the United States, NBC will be broadcasting every game. When it comes to buying the tickets to the Six Nations, it is going to be a difficult task. This is because the demand is so much more than the supply. Especially the big matches like the ones between England and Ireland or England and Wales. The tickets for these matches get sold out several months before. The Six Nations is the successor to the Home Nations Championship. The Home Nations Championship was held between the year 1883–1909 and between 1932–39. The Championship was played between the teams of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This was the very first international rugby union tournament. With the addition of France, this became the Five Nations Championship (1910–31 and 1947–99), which in turn became the Six Nations Championship with the addition of Italy. The Six Nations era began in the year 2000. Only Italy has not been able to win the Six Nations title yet. Before the 2017 tournament, the team used to get two points for a win, one point for a draw and no points in case of a loss. The bonus point system was not used earlier unlike the other rugby union competitions. The winners of the Six Nations Championship are awarded the Championship Trophy. After the previous trophy, The new trophy was made that had been designed by Thomas Lyte silversmiths. The Trophy had replaced the 1993 edition trophy. This trophy has been retired because it used to represent only the five nations that participated in the Five Nations Championship. The last team to win the previous trophy was Ireland. Coincidentally, Ireland is also the first team that has won the new trophy. Interestingly, if a team wins all the games, then it is presented with the 'Grand Slam'. There is also the Triple Crown. It can only be won if a team wins all three matches against the other teams. This can only be won by the Home nations including England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Many individual competitions are also played under the tournament. Some of the trophies are also given for the friendly matches between the two teams outside of the Six Nations Championship. Wales are the champions of 2019. They have won all the five games in 2019. This also means that Wales has victoriously claimed the Grand Slam (for winning over every team) as well as the Triple Crown (for winning over the other 'Home Nations', including England, Scotland, and Ireland). The Grand Slam has been won for a total of 39 times. The first Grand Slam was won by Wales in the year 1908. The last Grand Slam was also won by Wales in the year 2019. England has won the most number of Grand Slams. England has won 13 Grand Slams, Wales won 12, France has won 9, Ireland won 3 and Scotland also won 3 Grand Slams in total. Till now, Italy has not been able to win even one Grand Slam. The fixture schedule for the 2020 Six Nations Championship will start on Saturday, 1st February when Wales will host Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. This will be followed by Ireland versus Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. After this, on Sunday, 2nd February, France will have a match with England at the Stade de France in Paris. The 2020 Six Nations Championship will be ending on 14th March. All three games will be played on Saturday - popular as the 'Super Saturday' - with France versus Ireland as the final game at 8 pm in Paris.THE FIXTURES OF THE 2020 SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP:There will be a total of five rounds.ROUND 1:Wales V ItalyDate: 1st February 2020Time: 14:15 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Millennium Stadium, CardiffReferee: Luke Pearce (England)Ireland V ScotlandDate: 1 February 2020Time: 16:45 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Aviva Stadium, DublinReferee: Mathieu Raynal (France)France V EnglandDate: 2 February 2020Time: 16:00 CET (UTC+1)Location: Stade de France, Saint-DenisReferee: Nigel Owens (Wales)ROUND 2:Ireland V WalesDate: 8 February 2020Time: 14:15 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Aviva Stadium, DublinReferee: Romain Poite (France)Scotland V EnglandDate: 8 February 2020Time: 16:45 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Murrayfield Stadium, EdinburghReferee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)France V ItalyDate: 9 February 2020Time: 16:00 CET (UTC+1)Location: Stade de France, Saint-DenisReferee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)ROUND 3:Italy V ScotlandDate: 22 February 2020Time: 15:15 CET (UTC+1)Location: Stadio Olimpico, RomeReferee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)Wales V FranceDate: 22 February 2020Time: 16:45 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Millennium Stadium, CardiffReferee: Matthew Carley (England)England V IrelandDate: 23 February 2020Time: 15:00 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Twickenham Stadium, LondonReferee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)ROUND 4:Ireland V ItalyDate: 7 March 2020Time: 14:15 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Aviva Stadium, DublinReferee: Nic Berry (Australia)England V WalesDate: 7 March 2020Time: 16:45 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Twickenham Stadium, LondonReferee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)Scotland V FranceDate: 8 March 2020Time: 15:00 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Murrayfield Stadium, EdinburghReferee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) ROUND 5: Wales V ScotlandDate: 14 March 2020Time: 14:15 GMT (UTC+0)Location: Millennium Stadium, CardiffReferee: Angus Gardner (Australia)Italy V EnglandDate: 14 March 2020Time: 17:45 CET (UTC+1)Location: Stadio Olimpico, RomeReferee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)France V IrelandDate: 14 March 2020Time: 21:00 CET (UTC+1)Location: Stade de France, Saint-DenisReferee: Wayne Barnes (England) Read More:- Virat Kohli, First Indian Captain
Get geared up for the Super Bowl LIV Championship GameThe Super Bowl is an annual championship of the National Football League (NFL). It is a culmination of a complete regular season which technically begins in the late summer of the previous year.The Super Bowl LIV is going to be the 54th Super Bowl and at the same time, the 50th National Football League (NFL) championship game will be deciding the champions for the National Football League's 2019 and the 100th season.The championship game is going to be played on 2nd February 2020, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Super Bowl LIV will be the 11th Super Bowl that the South Florida region is hosting. Also, it is the sixth Super Bowl that is being hosted in Miami Gardens, which had been the host for the Super Bowl XLIV ten years ago.The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events around the world. The major audience of the Super Bowl in North America, and it comes second to the UEFA Champions League final being the most-watched annual sporting event all over the world.For several years, the Super Bowl had been watched by a large US audience. The game is going to be broadcast in the United States by Fox Channel. You can easily watch the Super Bowl LIV from anywhere in the world. But, if in case the Super Bowl is not being broadcasted in your country, then you can watch the game live via the NFL Game Pass (available outside the United States).The Super Bowl is currently always played on the first Sunday in the month of February each year. Super Bowl 54th will be played in the beautiful city of Miami, Florida in the month of February 2020 and it has always proved to be an experience of a lifetime! The NFL has made the announcement that the famous singers Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will be the headliners performing live at the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show.The two award-winning female American pop stars that will be taking the stage on 2nd February 2020 alongside other special guests will eventually join the musical legends who have had shared the same stage at a Super Bowl Halftime Show in Miami, Florida. The list of these legendary singers includes Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, The Who, and the most memorable, Prince.With the amazing two singers performing live at the Hard Rock Stadium during the halftime of the 2020 Super Bowl, will surely prove to be a historic night at the NFL’s premier event 2020.The official kickoff time for the 2020 Super Bowl will soon be determined but 6:30 p.m. ET has traditionally become the start time for the Super Bowl. It will be starting on 2nd February 2020.Super Bowl 2020 tickets:The tickets for the Super Bowl 2020 game in Miami are already available. The official ticket site for the Super Bowl game is offering four different packages with the starting price at $4,725. These are as follows: Touchdown club ($4,725) — including the ticket, all-inclusive pregame hospitality, NFL alumni experience 54 live ($6,525) — including the ticket, all-inclusive pregame hospitality, open-air tailgate party Legends ($9,000) — including the ticket, stadium club access, NFL legends meet & greet On the Fifty (Price not currently listed) — including ticket, 72 Club access, postgame field accessThe Super Bowl Winners of the past three years Super Bowl LIII, 2019Winning team; Points: New England Patriots; 13Losing team; Points: Los Angeles Rams; 3Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GeorgiaDate: 3rd February 2019Super Bowl LII, 2018Winning team; Points: Philadelphia Eagles; 41Losing team; Points: New England Patriots; 33Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota Date: 4th February 2018Super Bowl LI, 2017Winning team; Points: New England Patriots; 34Losing team; Points: Atlanta Falcons: 28Stadium: NRG Stadium, Houston, TexasDate: 5th February 2017
The India Tour Of New Zealand 2020 is about, to begin with, the first match on 24th JanuaryThe Indian selectors have made the announcement for the T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour. India will be playing a total of five T20 Internationals, three ODIs and two Test matches in New Zealand. The first match (T20I) between India and New Zealand will be held on 24th January 2020. However, the selection committee for the Indian team under the chairman MSK Prasad has kept the ODI and the Test squads on hold for now.The T20I Squad for the India tour of New Zealand 2020 includes the following members:Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Manish Pandey, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami.The T20I Squad for the India tour of New Zealand 2020 includes the following members of the New Zealand team:Williamson (c), Hamish Bennett, Tom Bruce, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Colin Munro, Ross Taylor, Blair Tickner, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, and Tim Southee. The T20I team of India will be leaving for New Zealand on 20th January 2020, just one day after the final ODI between India and Australia held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 19th January 2020.The broadcast of the complete New Zealand v India matches will be done on the following listed channels. Star Sports: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 HD Hindi, Star Sports SELECT 1, Star Sports SELECT 1 HD, Star Sports 1 TamilYou can even live stream the matches on the Hotstar app.Read More: Australian Open 2020: Australian Open Schedule, Score, ResultsThe Schedule of the India tour of New Zealand 2020 is listed as follows:1. New Zealand vs India Date: 24th January 2020, Friday Match: 1st T20I Location: Eden Park, Auckland Time: 12:30 IST / 07:00 GMT2.New Zealand vs India Date: 26th January 2020, Sunday Match: 2nd T20I Location: Eden Park, Auckland Time: 12:30 IST / 07:00 GMT3.New Zealand vs India Date: 29th January 2020, Wednesday Match: 3rd T20I Location: Seddon Park, Hamilton Time: 12:30 IST / 07:00 GMT4.New Zealand vs India Date: 31st January 2020, Friday Match: 4th T20I Location: Westpac Stadium, Wellington Time: 12:30 IST / 07:00 GMT5.New Zealand vs India Date: 2nd February 2020, Sunday Match: 5th T20I Location: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Time: 12:30 IST / 07:00 GMT1.New Zealand vs India Date: 5th February 2020, Wednesday Match: 1st ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton Time:07:30 IST / 02:00 GMT2.New Zealand vs India Date: 8th February 2020, Saturday Match: 2nd ODI Location: Eden Park, Auckland Time: 07:30 IST / 02:00 GMT3.New Zealand vs India Date: 11th February 2020, Tuesday Match: 3rd ODI Location: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Time: 07:30 IST / 02:00 GMTNew Zealand vs India Date: 14th February 2020, FridayMatch: 3-day Practice MatchLocation: Seddon Park, HamiltonTime: 03:30 IST / 22:00 GMT1.New Zealand vs India Date: 21st February 2020, Friday Match: 1st Test Location: Basin Reserve, Wellington Time: 04:00 IST / 22:30 GMT2.New Zealand vs India Date: 29th February 2020, Saturday Match: 2nd Test Location: Hagley Oval, Christchurch Time: 04:00 IST / 22:30 GMTRead More: ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020 Full Schedule,Time table,Live scores,results,live streaming
Watch over 200 of the world's best athletes in the four-day skating, ice skating specialties from the action-packed competition for the most sought-after medals in representative sports. For the nineteenth consecutive year, Aspen will organize world-famous X games from 23 to 26 January 2020 at Buttermilk.The world's premier winter sports event dates back to Aspen Snowmass from January 23 to 26, 2020. Notice how the best snow and ice skating athletes fight in 18 different disciplines for four days. X Games Aspen's this year show Rae Sremmurd, ILLENIUM, Alesso and Bazzi. While most of the events are free for viewers. Musical performances require a ticket. College students greatly save with a ten-day College X Pass permit from skiing or horse riding during X Games Aspen for only $ 97 with the option to ship up to an additional two days on the ticket for only $ 62 per day, valid at all four mountains of AspenSnowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen, Highlands. College X Pass is available for purchase hereX Games 2020 schedule: Thursday, January 2310:30 AM MSTSpecial Olympics Unified Snowboarding and Skiing BIG AIR 12:00 PM MSTMen's Snowboard Slopestyle Elimination SLOPESTYLE COURSE 1:30 PM MSTMen's Ski Big Air Elimination BIG AIR 7:00 PM MSTSki Knuckle Huck BIG AIR KNUCKLE 8:00 PM MSTMen's Snowboard SuperPipe Final SUPERPIPE9:00 PM MSTWomen's Snowboard Big Air Final BIG AIRFriday, January 2412:00 PM MSTMen's Ski Slopestyle EliminationS LOPESTYLE COURSE 1:30 PM MSTMen's Snowboard Big Air Elimination BIG AIR 5:00 PM MSTSnowmobile Freestyle Final SNOWMOBILE 6:30 PM MSTWomen's Ski Big Air Final BIG AIR 7:15 PM MSTMen's Ski SuperPipe Elimination SUPERPIPE 8:35 PM MSTMen's Ski Big Air Final BIG AIR 9:30 PM MSTMen's Snowboard SuperPipe Session SUPERPIPE 10:00 PM MSTRae Srummard MUSIC Saturday, January 2511:00 AM MSTWomen's Snowboard Slopestyle Final SLOPESTYLE COURSE 12:00 PM MSTPara Snow BikeCross SNOWBIKE 12:30 PM MSTMen's Ski Slopestyle Final SLOPESTYLE COURSE 1:15 PM MSTAdaptive Snow BikeCross SNOWBIKE 1:45 PM MSTMen's Snowboard Slopestyle Fina lSLOPESTYLE COURSE 3:00 PM MSTSnow BikeCross Elimination and Final SNOWBIKE 4:30 PM MSTIlleniumMUSIC 6:30 PM MSTWomen's Ski SuperPipe Final SUPERPIPE 8:00 PM MSTMen's Snowboard Big Air Final BIG AIR 8:45 PM MSTWomen's Snowboard SuperPipe Final BIG AIR 9:30 PM MSTAlesso MUSIC Sunday, January 2612:00 PM MSTWomen's Ski Slopestyle Final SLOPESTYLE COURSE 1:30 PM MSTSnowboard Slope Rail Jam SLOPESTYLE COURSE 4:30 PM MSTBazzi MUSIC 6:30 PM MSTSnowboard Knuckle Huck KNUCKLE HUCK 7:00 PM MSTMen's Ski SuperPipe Final SUPERPIPE 8:30 PMMSTSnow Bike Best Trick Final SNOW BIKEX Games Aspen 2020 will feature musical performances by: Friday, Jan. 24Rae Sremmurd: Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, will debut in X Games Aspen for the first time in January with their high-energy instincts and certified platinum trap chants. The Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee brothers are known for their solo songs and for their subsequent cultural touches "No Flex Zone" under the logo of Ear Drummer Records. The song gave them an instant niche among hip-hop kings with a remix of Nicki Ming and Pusha-T and co-marks of characters like Kim Kardashian, Justin Timberlake, Juicy J and more. Saturday, Jan. 25ILLENIUM: ILLENIUM: led the revival of electronic music with the ability to create hearing arrangements that vary in elegance, complexity, and emotional depth, and ILLINIUM has developed a new field in which sound creation and design can take place. This dedication to overcome the boundaries of sound appears in his live show, which includes keyboards, drum pads, lighting, and avant-garde visual effects, all combined to create an immersive experience. Last month, "ILLENIUM", released his third full-length album, ASCEND, dominated the charts, ranking first in the Billboard's & iTunes Top dance Album charts.Alesso: X Games Aspen 2020 includes top e-music producers nominated for Grammy and Alisu. Over the years, the Swedish star has collaborated with groundbreaking producers such as Calvin Harris, Usher, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic and more, while presenting a host of solo bending. These achievements have seen him take over some of the biggest stages of the festivals circuit in Coachella , Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival and Creamfields, to name a few. Sunday, Jan. 26Bazzi: The R&B / Pop Bazzi star will complete the lineup of X Games Aspen 2020 with his enchanting lyrics and infectious melodies. Bazzi, one of the most important artists made his way to the giant state thanks to his great success # 1 "Mine", and he is now certified three times platinum. Bazzi cemented his place as a promising newcomer to music with his success by releasing “beautiful” with lead singer-songwriter, Camilla Cabello. Both tracks were found in Bazzi's first album, "COSMIC", which has been streaked over three billion times.Read More: Winter X Games Aspen 2020 : TV Schedule, Concert, Event information
49ers and the Chiefs facing off at the Super Bowl 2020 The Super Bowl is the annual championship under the National Football League (NFL). The Super Bowl LIV is the 54th edition of the game. The game will be played on Sunday, 2nd February 2020. The Kickoff time for the Championship has been set for 6:30 p.m. ET.The Super Bowl LIV game will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This is the home of the Miami Dolphins. This year, the Super Bowl will be hosted in South Florida for the 11th time. The last time it was held here was in the year 2010 (Super Bowl XLIV). It took place at the Hard Rock Stadium which was then known as the Sun Life Stadium.The Kansas City Chiefs will be playing against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LIV happening next month. The Chiefs had won the AFC Championship game. They had defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 35-24 on Sunday at the Arrowhead Stadium in the city of Kansas in Missouri. On the other hand, The San Francisco 49ers had defeated the Green Bay Packers by a score of 37-20 in the NFC Championship game that took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.The 49ers and the Chiefs will be competing for the Championship for the first time in the history of the Super Bowl game. The San Francisco's strongest point is its defence which had ranked first in the playoffs and second in the regular season. They were ranked first in the total pass defence as well. On the other hand, the Chiefs greatest strength is their offense. The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers are the only two teams that have won more Super Bowl Championships than any other team. But now it seems that the San Francisco 49ers could also join their company. The winner of the Super Bowl earns the Vince Lombardi Trophy. It is a 22-inch-tall trophy weighing seven pounds with a sterling silver football on a stand. Each member of the winning team will also win $118,000.The 49ers have won the Super Bowl five times before and the last time they won was in the year 1994. On the other hand, the Chiefs are appearing in the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years. Kansas City had last appeared in the year 1970 on 11th January.The weather forecasts for Miami Gardens shows that there can be rainy conditions the Super Bowl LIV day. Scattered thunderstorms and little evening showers can be seen for the showdown on Sunday.The Super Bowl LIV will be broadcasted on the channels listed below:On TV: FOXOnline Streaming: fuboTV (You can try this for free). The FuboTV can be live-streamed live on any kind of device including the Desktop, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV and Samsung Smart TV and others.The play-by-play announcer for the Super Bowl 2020 is Joe Buck and Color commentary will be done by Troy Aikman. There will be two sideline reporters including Erin Andrews and Chris Myers.The Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Demi Lovato will have the privilege to sing the national anthem for the Super Bowl LIV. Demi Lovato is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, actress, advocate, philanthropist and a strong businesswoman. Additionally, Christine Sun Kim, a globally renowned sound artist and performer will have the privilege to sing the National Anthem in the American Sign Language. This will be done on behalf of the National Association of the Deaf. In fact, the immensely popular Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will headline the halftime show of the Super Bowl LIV happening in Miami, Florida.Read More: Super Bowl 2020: Get geared up for the Super Bowl LIV Championship Game
Cycling World Championships 2020The UCI Track Cycling World Championships includes a set of world championship events. These events take place for many disciplines as well as various distances in track cycling. These events are regulated by the UCI (the Union Internationale). Before the year 1900, the Championship events used to be administered by the predecessor of the UCI, the International Cycling Association (ICA).The 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships by Tissot will be taking place in Berlin, Germany starting from 26th February 2020 till 1st March 2020. The venue for the event is the Velodrom Berlin.The current events that will take place include the time trial, keirin, individual pursuit, team pursuit, points race, scratch race, sprint, team sprint, omnium and madison. The events that take place for Women are shorter than the men's events. Also, motor-paced events and tandem events are not held anymore.The World Championships were held for the first time in the year 1893 in Chicago, under the ICA (International Cycling Association). They were held for the amateurs. The Championships are open to the riders who have been selected by their respective national cycling association. They will be competing in the honour of their country.The ICA championship winners were awarded a gold medal. While the UCI Championship awards their winner with a gold medal as well as a rainbow jersey. The participants who came at the second and third place are awarded the silver and bronze medals respectively. The World champions wear this rainbow jersey until the coming year's championship. However, the winners may wear the jersey only in the same type of event in which they had won it. At the same time, the Former champions can also wear rainbow cuffs to their everyday jerseys.Each year, the World track championships are by tradition allocated to a different country. The championship is then run by that country's national cycling association. However, the top referees including the President of the Commissaire's panel: PCP, Secretary, Starter, and Judge Referee are the International Commissaires who have been appointed by the UCI.The competition will be held over a period of 5 days and will be fought over 20 different titles. A total of two sessions will be held each day of the Championship. The tickets are starting from 7€ (reduced 5€) per head.The five days of competition will take place on the 250-meter wooden track that will host the best athletes in the world. They will be fighting over 20 coveted titles as well as the rainbow jerseys. After 1999, the Berlin Track will be hosting a World Championship for the second time. The competitors from Berlin are Theo Reinhardt and Roger Kluge.When it comes to the events, following is a list of the events of the UCI World Track Championships: SPRINT EVENTS Individual sprint After the knockout heats of 3 laps, the Qualification 200 m time trials happen to select the two best riders who will line up against each other in the final of the championship. Team Sprint In this race, teams of three contestants will race over three laps of the track. For women, two riders will race over two laps. Two teams will be starting on opposite sides of the track. The final remaining rider for each team will sprint to the finish line to establish the team’s time. Kilometre (or 500 m race for women)Two athletes will be riding simultaneously during the qualifications. The fastest 8 athletes will go to the finals. The finals will be raced as an individual time trial from a standing start. The competitor who has the fastest time will be declared the winner. KeirinThe Riders are going to follow in the slipstream of a pacing motorbike for 750 m before undertaking a three-lap sprint to the end. The motorbike will gradually increase the speed from 30 to 50 km/h before pulling off the track so as to begin the sprint. ENDURANCE EVENTS Individual PursuitTwo riders will be starting on the opposite sides of the track and race over 4 km (3km for women's race). The rider who will manage to catch his/her opponent or the one who gets the fastest time will be declared as the winner. Team Pursuit Two teams consisting of four riders each will be starting on the opposite sides of the track and race over a distance of 4 km. The team that wins is the one that will catch its opponents or the one that records the fastest time. Points RaceThis is a race of about 25 km for women and 40 km for men. The Riders will earn points during the sprints (one point for every 10 laps on a 250m track) and more than 20 points for lapping the rest of the field. By calculating all the points won, they will derive the final result of the race. Also, the points that are gained during the last sprint after the full distance will be doubled (10 points, 6 points, 4 points, 2 points). MadisonThis relay race will be fought between the teams of two riders contested through the intermediary sprints (for every 10 laps). When one team member races, the other one will slow down and rest before racing fast again with a hand sling from his/her teammate. By calculating all the points won, they will derive the final classification. In the points race, any team that will gain a lap on the main bunch will earn 20 points, and any team that is lapped by the bunch will be deducted 20 points. Also, the points that are gained during the last sprint after the full distance will be doubled (10 points, 6 points, 4 points, 2 points). Scratch RaceThe Scratch Race is a mass-start race for the individual riders who will race for 15 km for men and 10 km for women. The first lap will be neutralized. COMBINED EVENT Omnium The Omnium will consist of four endurance events that will take place on the same day. These are Scratch race, tempo race, elimination and points race. Previously, the Omnium used to consist of 6 events held over two days consecutively. If the riders wish to top the final classification, they must be consistent throughout all the events.Read More: Cycling Races: Top 5 Great Cycling Races eventsThe tempo race has been newly added to the Omnium. The rules of the tempo race are similar to the rules of the points race. After the first five laps, intermediate sprints will occur every lap with one point being given to the first rider. The Riders will also gain points for lapping the main bunch. But, the riders that are caught by the main peloton will have to leave the track and will lose all the points.Cycling world championships 2020 streamingThe Track fans can easily live stream the UCI Track Cycling World Championships 20200 online on their devices whether it is a Pad, Mac, PC or any Android device. The fans can even watch and look at the examinations at whichever point or place on the planet. The UCI Track Cycling World Championships 2020 Live can be watched on various channels including ESPN, DAZN, Hulu TV, Fubo TV, Direct TV, Sling TV and some others.The tickets for the UCI Track Cycling World Championships 2020 are available at the Ticketmaster. 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships presented to you by TISSOT.26th February 2020, WednesdayTime: 13:00Venue: Velodrom - Berlin27th February 2020, Thursday Time: 14:30Venue: Velodrom - Berlin28th February 2020, Friday Time: 15:00Venue: Velodrom - Berlin29th February 2020, Saturday Time: 11:00Venue: Velodrom - Berlin1st March 2020, Sunday Time: 11:00Venue: Velodrom - Berlin
HAMILTON: India is expected to achieve its first victory in the T20 International Series in New Zealand, and only a special return for hosts with difficulties in the third match here on Wednesday will delay what appears to be inevitable.India won the T20 Internationals in Auckland by six and seven texts margins, to beat 2-0.The third successive win in Seddon Park would give them their first victory of the T20I series on New Zealand soil, an achievement they had not achieved twice before. India lost 0-2 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2008-09, and last year, India lost 1-2.Overall, this Indian team has seen an increase in luck and has not been defeated in the five T20 series since the ODI 2019 World Cup, including the current team against Black Caps. The only competition they didn't win was against South Africa when the three-game series ended in a 1-1 draw after a match was canceled.However, their current win from T20I will not make any major change to the ICC ranking. Currently, India is ranked fifth in the T20I ranking and needs to win the remaining three games, this series 5-0, to advance to fourth from the current fifth.New Zealand is currently in sixth place. Pakistan, Australia, England and South Africa are ranked high on the leaderboard.The biggest concern at the moment is the progress towards the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year. However, in this context, the team's management is sure of the calm that several parts of the puzzle are starting to fit in, at the right time.This is mainly due to the performance of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer in recent months, especially on the tour so far.As such, no changes are expected in the Indian T20 team. On Tuesday, there was an optional training session with Captain Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, who were missing the action in the past games.The support team worked closely with these players who have not yet had a chance to play in the series. Ravi Shastri pays much attention to the Washington Sunder, while batting trainer Vikram Rathour was extremely busy with Rishabh Pant. Both are expected to rest again on Wednesday.There is a possibility of a change in the Indian composition. Kuldeep Yadav was out of the first two games in Auckland.Chahal provides more control and moves his spin away from most of the right-handed batsmen in the black caps team and, therefore, against the swing arch.Yadav is more adventurous on his journey, and the angle of his spin could have been easy fodder within the short borders of Eden Park.It remains to be seen if Kuldeep Yadav returns to competition in Seddon Park. In addition, there is little chance that Chahal, Yadav will play together, a move that India has avoided since the ODI World Cup.From New Zealand's point of view, this is the last chance for Colin de Grandhomme to make a good impression. The all-rounder on the team will be replaced in the last T20I by Tom Bruce.Grandhomme has played as a striker so far in the series, and he has 0 and 3 scores in the first two games.New Zealand is not very concerned about its bowling performance in this series, despite India's relative ease of chasing totals in the first two games. Its main concern is the rivalry with Indian bowling, especially Jasprit Bumrah, who has regained much of his pace.In both games, they could not take him, either at the beginning or during the death overs. For its part, India mixed well with things in the second T20, keeping Jasprit Bumrah until later in the power play.New Zealand performed poorly in Eden Park late, but it's record in Seddon Park is steady. They have won seven of the nine T20I games that they played here, and hope to prevent India from taking advantage of this game indisputably.Teams IND VS NZIndia: Virat Kohli (Capt.), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (wk), Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar.New Zealand: Kane Williamson (Capt.), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott Kuggeleijn, Colin Munro, Colin de Grandhomme, Tom Bruce, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Hamish Bennett, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Blair Tickner.
MELBOURNE: The 14th American wrestler, Sophia Kenin, ranked first in the world and local hope Ashley Barty surprised her to reach her first grand slam final in the Australian Open on Thursday.Kenin will play either fourth seed in Romania, Simona Halep, or against Garbin Moguruza, who was not sown, in the final match on Saturday after his surprising victory 7-6 (6/8), 7-5."She is a very powerful player, she is really amazing. She realized that she really had to find a way to win," said Kenin, 21, who was born in Moscow and who sounded surprised soon after."I am unable to speak, and I honestly cannot believe this. I have dreamed of this moment since I was five years old.""I worked very hard to get here," added Kenin. "I really had to fight here. There is a reason why it is number one."Kenin, the last American to leave in Sweltering Melbourne, where the game was suspended on the outside court when temperatures reached 38 ° C (100.4 ° F), was the party popper once more.She had already finished the 15-year-old Coco Gauff novel race in the fourth round with an aggressive playing style that has become her trademark for the past two weeks.She was at it again when temperatures soared in the yard at pro-Barty Rod Laver ArenaBoth players retreated in the shade on the court whenever possible.Kenin, who made a breakthrough in 2019 and won his first three ATP Championships titles, was playing the first semifinals of the Grand Slam tournament, and this was the first time that Barthy had been in the last four in Melbourne.But if the locals hoped Kenin to be cowed by the occasion, her best-rated opponent, the French Open champion, was wrong.Barty and Kennin, dressed in identical green tops and blue skirts, went in the first set for the serve , although Australian felt more comfortable doing this.Once again, there was little between them in the playoff, until Barty launched a delightful two-point playground.But Barty, who once left tennis to play professional cricket, wasted both and was tied 6-6.Kenin, a proud American with a racket of stars and stripes, climbed 7-6up and ended the set in 59 minutes when Barty made an unintended mistake in the right-hand hit.Barty aiming to become the first Australian Open champion since Chris O'Neill in 1978, showed a strange flash of anger.The Australian collapsed early in the second set to fight the initiative, then kept service 3-1. Kenin's turned to show his frustration.But Barty wasted two more points and broke when she missed a routine forehand. Gasps and then a hush descended on Rod Laver Arena.After Barty stayed ahead in the championship from 5 to 6 years, she saved the first match point but folded under pressure when she planted a forehand long.Read More: Australian Open 2020: Australian Open Schedule, Score, Results
SYDNEY: Organisers of the women's Olympic soccer qualifying tournament, which quickly relocated to Sydney after the deadly Coronavirus outbreak, were forced to switch matches due to quarantine restrictions imposed on Chinese players.More than 200 people in China have died of the influenza-like virus, with nearly 6,000 infected after it appeared late last year in Wuhan, central Hubei Province.On Thursday, the World Health Organization said the outbreak was a public health emergency.The Chinese women's team arrived in Australia on January 29 and quarantined in Brisbane even after February 5. According to the Chinese Football Association, neither of the players has been positive for the virus.They were originally scheduled to play their first match against Thailand on February 3, but the organizers said on Friday that they will now play their first match on February 6.The Australian Football Confederation said in a statement on Friday that an additional day is already scheduled for February 12, when China will play against Australia."As always, the health of all participants, from players and officials to fans and contractors, remains the first priority," said James Johnson, CEO of the Football Association."This new coordination allows us to organize these matches with this priority in mind, and we now hope to welcome all teams and organize a successful tournament."Many other international sporting events, including boxing championships and the qualification of the basketball for this year's Tokyo Olympics, have been cancelled, postponed or transferred from China. The four-team championship which includes China, Australia, Taiwan and Thailand was transferred from Wuhan, the epicenter of the virus outbreak, to Australia by the Asian Football Confederation.Read More: Schedule of Hockey Test Event in the Olympic
The Road Safety World Series is a T20 tournament that has been organized to promote road safety. The first-ever season of the Road Safety league is going to be played this year starting from 2nd February 2020 till 16th February 2020. The league will be held in the cities of Mumbai and Pune.The league will feature some of the top cricket legends of the past who have made their respective countries proud. The tournament has been announced recently at a mega event held in Mumbai. This league aims to promote road safety all across the world. The tournament will have a total of 10 matches in which the teams will play against each other and there will be a final in the end.It has been announced that the proceeds from the tournament are going to be given to the Road Safety Cell so as to promote the cause. This is also aimed at highlighting India's high rank when it comes to deaths caused by road accidents. Cricket is the most popular sport in our country and the cricketers are followers as idols. This is the reason why this league will help create awareness about road safety in the country as well as change the mindset of people regarding behavior on the roads.Read More: Tendulkar Versus Lara In Road Safety World Series OpenerSome of the most popular names who will feature in the Road Safety World Series include Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Jonty Rhodes, and Virender Sehwag.The event has been organized by the Professional Management Group and the Road Safety Cell of the Maharashtra government. The league will be played between six teams including India Legends, Australia Legends, South Africa Legends, Sri Lanka Legends and West Indies Legends.The league has been launched in the city of Mumbai on Thursday, 30th January 2020 under the presence of the five-team captains including India's Tendulkar, West Indies great Brian Lara, Australian pacer Brett Lee, South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes, and Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan. Along with them, Virender Sehwag and Sunil Gavaskar will also be present there who will be the league’s commissioner.The Indian team will include players, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, and Ajit Agarkar. It has been expected that Jacques Kallis will be playing for the South African team and Muttiah Muralitharan may also become a part of this competition.Brett Lee has been designated as the captain of the Australian team. He said in a statement that he can easily guarantee is that this tournament is going to be very competitive even though the participants have given up playing international cricket. The final list of the participating players has been revealed and a total of 110 retired cricket players from these five countries are going to be taking part in this league.The Road Safety World Series 2020 will be streaming live on Viacom 18. It is the official broadcasting partner of the league. Colors Cineplex will broadcast all the matches of the league till 16th February. In addition to this, Voot and Jio are the digital partners of the league.Read More: Road Safety World Series 2020: Schedule, Teams & Players List, Timings, When and Where to Watch 'Cricket Legends' play
Mayank Agarwal will replace injured Rohit Sharma in the ODI series from three games in New Zealand. Meanwhile, Prithvi Shaw returns to tests when India's Board Cricket Control Commission (BCCI) announced alternatives and test teams on Tuesday.Along with Prithvi Shaw, Navdeep Saini is also included in the red ball cricket team.Ishant Sharma, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury, is also named on the 16-man test team, but his inclusion will be subject to a fitness license.Rohit Sharma was excluded from a calf injury in the fifth T20 International Championship against New Zealand last Sunday from the rest of the round.“Rohit had a muscle strain in his left calf during his fifth T20I against New Zealand in Tauranga on Sunday. He underwent an MRI in Hamilton on Monday. The opening mixture was excluded from the following ODI and Test series and will be referred to the BCCI statement,” The National Cricket Academy for Greater Management For your injuries. ""The High Selection Committee has appointed Mayank Agarwal in the ODI squad as an alternative to Rohit."On the other hand, Shaw, who has been suspended for 8 months for his abuse of doping, returned to the audition team after some excellent shows in the national season.Shaw played the last time in a Test series against the West Indies in 2018 at home, which was also his debut series.Shubman Gill, who recently scored a double ton against New Zealand A also finds a place on the test team.Pacer Navdeep Saini has also made his way to the test side after the impressive cricket performance of Limited Printing. Navdeep Saini had received its first beta test for a single test against Afghanistan in 2018, but had yet to start appearing. However, he continued to play three ODI and 10T20 for India.Pacer Jasprit Bumrah also returned to the audition team after being absent all season at home due to a break in tension.Kuldeep Yadav, who did not reach eleven in the five T20 against New Zealand, was removed from the testing team with their picks who chose two disk options specializing in Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.The 3-match ODI series begins in Hamilton on Wednesday.India's ODI squad: Virat Kohli (c), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, Kedar JadhavThe two-Test series begins in Wellington on February 21.India’s Test squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vc), Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Ishant SharmaRead More: India tour of New Zealand, 2020 schedule, live scores and results
Having retreated with the collapse of 6 of 26, Pakistan U19 cannot pose any challenge to the Indian U19 pair Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyaansh Saxena, who took part in an undefeated position of 176 to lead the defending champions by defeating the ten-wicket team, wins the semifinals the first of the Under-19 World Cup in Potchefstroom. India's victory led them to the third consecutive final and closer to the U-19 World Cup the winner from New Zealand and Bangladesh will play in the final on February 9. Jaiswal reached a hundred years in the championship with six goals to win India, while Saxena remained undefeated in 59. Pakistan, which chose to hit, seemed on course to reach a respectable sum when it placed its first game Haider Ali and Captain Rohail Nazir in half a century for the third wicket. The duo helped Pakistan recover from 34 to 2 at nine, but Haider fell shortly after he reached his 50s while trying to cut out Jaiswal in half the time. With 96 vs. 3 in 26, Hider’s share marked the progress of Pakistan significantly, as Nazir saw four more in front of him. Rapid India, Sushant Mishra, and Kartik Tyagi did most of the damage, exchanging five shares between them, while Ravi Bishnoi finished two out of 10 injuries. The collapse of Pakistan began on Day 35, with a score of 146 for 4, and Saxena made a great effort on the deep square leg to cause the slide. It seems that Mohamed Haris' pass from left-arm spinning raised by Ankolekar was destined for four rebounds, but Saxena ran a pigeon of his entire length to complete the acquisition a few centimeters from the ground. This effort prompted other Indian players to improve their game, and Tyagi made three yorker strikes later to defeat Irfan Khan. Just five balls later, Vishnu managed to arrest Abbas Afridi with a controversial decision when Pakistan fell to 163 versus 7. And foreboding was given to 62, three, and 44, and ended 172.India's persecution began with caution, as Saxena and Jaiswal scored less than four goals for more than 15 games. They played the new ball in cloudy conditions with strong crosswinds blowing on the ground, which did not provide any opportunity for Pakistan to return to the game through early wickets.After Jaiswal got fifty out of 66 balls in 22, he started using his feet against the spindles to hit long or pull the pacemakers off the field. Saxena hit the ball on the floor for most of her roles and left Jaiswal the assailant. Saxena reached her fifties in the 1930s when she was driving to cover 83 balls, and the demand rate has now been reduced to two halves each. Saxena scored six goals while Jaiswal scored eight, four and six players, of whom one took a hundred and India won. After stamping the chase, Jaiswal raised his arms in the air, looked up and accepted the chain around his neck.Nazeer praised the archers in India for their effort but said that Pakistani strikers cannot reach their potential.Hard, but cricket is about the game. Team wins, and today we don't play cricket well. India was better in this area with bowling. "They beat us," said Nazer at the post-match press conference. When I was hitting Haider, we were improving. But after Haider jokes, we do not build associations."That's why the hitting squad failed to get big runs. With the hit, our pick of opportunity was weak at the decisive moment. Three mid-order texts at a low price fell in deflation. Because there weren't enough races on board the plane, our players cannot penetrate either. "The game got the best attendance of all the matches in the tournament so far, with followers from Pakistan twice as many as from India. Cheers, friendly and unfriendly, rang through GB Marx Oval from both sides, Pakistani voices dwindled as the game progressed. India has now reached the level with Pakistan regarding the U-19 World Cup record face to face on both sides. Jaiswal tops the race record lists in this edition, after winning the fourth score of more than 50 in five games. India's victory was also the first victory for ten wins in the knockout history of the U-19 World Cup. Read More: India vs New Zealand: Prithvi Shaw returns to Test squad; Mayank Agarwal replaces Rohit Sharma in ODIs
Virat Kohli was ahead of Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan in the valuation list.The captain of the Indian team, Virat Kohli, is the modern idol of many young people. He has countless records in cricket and his popularity can also be judged by endorsing his brand, which is currently the highest among celebrities in India.According to a study by global consulting firm Duff and Phelps, Kohli topped the brand valuation list for the third year in a row, increasing its value by 39 percent to $ 237.5 million in 2019.In the study entitled 2019 Celebrity Brand Assessment: “New is Gold”. Offering a group of the most influential celebrities in India based on the values of brands derived from their sponsorship contracts, the 31-year-old Indian Shepherd was ahead of many Bollywood stars, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shah Rukh KhanAkshay Kumar ranks second on the list when it comes to brand support with $ 104.5 million, a growth of 55.3 percent.Bollywood's leading couple, Ranveer Singh and Deepika, won third place with $ 93.5 million each. Deepika retained her position as the most expensive celebrity for the second year in a row, while Ranveer occupied one place, and now occupies the same position as his wife.The other athletes on the list are cricket players with MS. Dhoni finished ninth with a value of $ 41.2 million, Sachin Tendulkar finished 15th and Rohit Sharma finished 20th.Kohli is currently leading the Indian team in New Zealand in the ODI Triple Games series. India has won a total of 5 games 5-0 T20I and will now seek to return to the ODI series after losing their first game on Wednesday.Read More:15 Interesting Facts about Virat Kohli
Australia is facing one of its most devastating bushfire crisis which has already left at least 18 people dead and several injured.On Thursday, Yuvraj Singh, the World Cup winner in India and the World Cup winner, described the tragic forest fires in Australia as tragic and said it was time to act against the serious problem of climate change.Australia faces one of the most devastating forest fire crises that has already left at least 18 people dead.In the context of this critical situation, Australia will be presented to New Zealand in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), which begins on Friday.After Australian player David Warner, who shared a photo of a person with a dog watching devastating forest fires, and praised firefighters and volunteers, Yuvraj turned to Twitter to express his sympathy for those affected by the tragedy.“Australia has burned more than 12 million acres this season, it is not even in the middle of the peak season. The tragic news about #bushfiresAustralia has lost 480 million animals. This is the height of climate change, it is time to take some measures. Pray for all those affected,” Yuvraj wrote. On his Twitter account with a series of pictures of the tragedy.Upset bout this situation, cricketers from Australia and New Zealand decided to wear black bracelets on the opening day of the third test here on Friday as a sign of respect for firefighters trying to extinguish the flames.Cricket Australia has already announced that the next ODI series will be used in March against New Zealand to raise funds that will go to the Australian Red Cross relief and recovery fund for the rehabilitation of those affected.Read More: India vs New Zealand: Prithvi Shaw returns to Test squad; Mayank Agarwal replaces Rohit Sharma in ODIs
Copa del Rey has Real Sociedad, Athletic Bilbao, Granada, and second-division club Mirandes as its four semi-finalists, after both Real Madrid and Barcelona failed to make it to the last four in a decade.The new edition of the Copa del Rey claimed the largest number of casualties on Thursday, and Real Madrid and Barcelona were eliminated in the last eight.Real Madrid lost 4-3 to Real Sociedad at home, before Barcelona scored a late goal to lose 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao on the most surprising night in a competition filled with surprises.Valencia also lost the defending champions on Tuesday and Villarreal were excluded on Wednesday. Sevilla and Atletico Madrid had already been sent off in previous rounds.The semifinals will only be played in two stages this season, giving smaller clubs more chances to beat larger teams.The last four surprises will also include Granada and the second division club Mirandes. This is the first time in ten years that neither Madrid nor Barcelona have reached the last four cup games, as at least one of the Spanish powers reached the final each year since the 2009-10 season when Seville won the title. Barcelona reached the final in the past six years in a row."This is the new Copa," said Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets. "We are playing a game, away from home, and in one play you are eliminated."Real Sociedad finished a series of unbeaten matches in Madrid 21 by beating Santiago Bernabeu to reach the semi-finals for the first time in six years.Athletic beat Barcelona thanks to the winner of Inaki Williams three minutes after the end of the second half, adding to the difficulties faced by the club since coach Ernesto Valverde expelled him and replaced him with Kick Sitan.Barcelona has not yet been affected by the new coach, and the players and managers of the club have disagreed recently."I think we have taken a step forward. We are playing better than our opponent," Setien said. "Everything went well, except for the result."Barcelona dominated during the second half and was on the verge of breaking the deadlock with clear potentials for Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi. But it was Athletic who found the late winner when Williams threw a header in the far corner after the Ibai Gomez crossing.Athletic, the second most successful club in the cup with 23 championships, behind Barcelona, needed a penalty shootout to advance against second division clubs in the previous two rounds.Messi appeared in its seventy-fifth session in the Cup, in keeping with Joseph Samiter's record in Barcelona since 1932.Real Sociedad's victory stopped a series of eight wins in Madrid and gave the club its first defeat in all competitions since October.He also ended Madrid's hopes of winning the cup competition for the first time since 2014.Real Sociedad, semi-finals in 2014, will seek to win the third Copa del Rey Cup, the first since 1987."Our fans deserve a prize like this," said Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil. "This victory means a lot, it comes in full Bernabeu, against a team like Real Madrid, with our team playing well." You can imagine how we feel now. "Visitors dominated most of the match, but Madrid was about to return after scoring goals in the second half."We did everything we had in the end, but it was too late," said Madrid defender Marcelo. "It is difficult to come back after receiving four goals at home. It is disappointing, but we still have other competitions."Madrid was partly dominant thanks to their strong defense, having only received 13 goals in 22 Spanish league matches.The young Norwegian playmaker Martin Odegaard, who played for Real Sociedad on loan from Madrid, did not celebrate after he opened the scoring in the 22nd minute of the match after being saved by Madrid goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.Young Swedish striker Alexander Issac joined the lead two minutes into the second half, a shot in the 54th and a shot in the top corner in the 56thIsaac, 20 years old, has scored in five consecutive games, already scored an offside goal after reviewing the video just a few minutes after the break.Marcelo approached Madrid with a low shot from inside the area in 59th, but Mikel Merino again increased the advantage for visitors at close range in 69th.Rodrygo scored second in Madrid in 81st, two minutes after Vinicius Jr.'s goal was canceled by the video review. The third came through ahead from Nacho Ramos three minutes after the time of detention.Real Sociedad defender, Andoni Gorosabel, was sent off before the final whistle.
Set a revised target of 170 after a brief rain interruption, Bangladesh won the match with 23 balls to spare. India's batting wilted under pressure and bundled out India for 177Bangladesh cricket team clinched its maiden ICC Under-19 World Cup title after beating favorites India cricket by three wickets in the summit clash at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom on Sunday. Set a revised target of 170 after a brief rain interruption, Bangladesh won the match with 23 balls to spare. Sent in to bat, India's batting wilted under pressure as a superb Bangladesh bowling attack shot the defending champions out for a paltry 177 in 47.2 overs.Yasashvi Jaiswal (88 off 121 balls) was once again a standout performer but not for once did he look like dominating the Bangladesh bowling unit whose new ball bowlers Shoriful Islam (2/31 in 10 overs) and Tanzim Hasan Shakib (2/28 in 8.2 overs) literally stifled the Indians for runs.The third seamer Avishek Das (3/40 in 9 overs) was the most successful bowler in terms of figures but it was Shoriful's first spell with channelised aggression that put the Indians on the back-foot from the onset.After a short rain break towards the end, the target was revised to 170 from 46 runs but Bangladesh reached 170 for 7 in 42.1 overs to win the match.Opener Parvez Hossain Emon top-scored for Bangladesh with a 79-ball 47 while captain and wicketkeeper Akbar Ali was not out on 43 from 77 deliveries.For the India U-19 side, Ravi Bishnoi was the most successful bowler with figures of 4/30 while Sushant Mishra had 2/25.India thus missed out on a record fifth title in their seventh final appearance. Here are the playing 11 of both the teams:India U-19 playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyaansh Saxena, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Priyam Garg (capt), Siddhesh Veer, Atharva Ankolekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Akash SinghBangladesh U-19 playing 11: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Towhid Hridoy, Shahadat Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Avishek Das, Akbar Ali (capt, wk), Rakibul Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan SakibRead More: Yuvraj terms Australia bushfire tragic, calls for action against climate change
David Warner's attempt to extricate himself after the Ball Play scandal took another step with the first mixture to receive the highest honor for cricket in Australia.The 33-year-old divider won the medal for Allan Border for the third time, beating Steve Smith, who also took part in trying to change the ball with sandpaper during South Africa's test in 2018.Pat Cummins, the ICC's test player of the year, ranked third in the award voted by other players, media and referees."When it's very close, you really don't know, so it's surprising to be honest," said Emotional Warner at the party Monday night."I had no doubt that I had the ability to go back and be here again.Warner, who also won: Added award in 2016 and 2017.Warner and Smith were punished with a one-year ban due to their role in the ball-scandal scandal, while Cameron Bancroft received nine months.They were received back into the Australian fold when their comment period ended in March last year.Smith was the undisputed star keeping Ashes in England last year, a series that Warner has never called, with 95 racing in 10 innings.But the first match was Australia's best player in the one-day World Cup Finals, where he scored 647 races at a rate of 71.88 and excelled in the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.He then disarmed the young bowling attack in Pakistan in a series of the following two tests, which included 335 personal records in Adelaide.Warner joined a select club of Border Medal medal winners, including Ricky Ponting (2004, 2006, 2007) and Michael Clarke (2005, 2012, 2013), who also participated in Gong in 2009.Shane Watson (2010, 2011) and Smith (2015, 2018) won twice.Allrounder Ellyse Perry joined Warner as a three-time winner by winning her third Belinda Clark Award as a prominent player.Read More: ICC women's t20 world cup groups and streaming
Marnus Labuschagne, a young Australian batsman, is excited and grateful to the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for describing him as special, and he said he quickly read Little Master's comments and hit him hard."It was very surprising, which is definitely something when I saw it, I read it quickly and really shocked me. Amazing words from a person of this level. I was very grateful for his words and I was very excited," said Labushagne.Tendulkar had praised Labushagne, saying it was a special talent except for Bushfire Cricket Bash three days ago."I was watching the second experimental match in Lord’s between England and Australia. When Steve Smith was injured, I saw the second half for Aboshan," Tendulkar said before collecting charitable donations for Bushfire Bash on Sunday."I was sitting with my husband's father. I saw Marnus hit the second ball from Jofra Archer, and then, in the 15th minute he hit, I said," This player looks special. ""There is something about him. His foot was accurate. The foot is not physical, it is mental. If you do not think positively on your mind, your feet will not move.""This clearly told me that this man was mentally strong because if you were not, your feet would not move. His foot was incredible."Labuschagne has linked 896 races in five tests against Pakistan and New Zealand in recent months. The 25-year-old finished summer at home with an average of 112, registering his double-toned wife, two 150, a century and thirty in every eight innings.Meanwhile, on Sunday, Tendulkar put the green and gold Australians to play during Bushfire Cricket Bash Legends Break.Tendulkar faced the 2019 Australian women's cricket star, Ellyse Perry, and his former teammate Alex Blackwell. As he walked towards the stadium, he said this was the first time in five years that he had raised a bat and the 46-year-old ended up hitting four in his first ball.Read More: David Warner takes step to cricket redemption with top Australia honour
Narrower than last season's SF90, with a deeper red coloring the body, Ferrari is pinning its hopes on the SF1000 car earning them drivers and constructors titles that have eluded them for 12 and 11 years respectively.Ferrari presented its new SF1000 for the 2020 Formula One season, which they hope will achieve its first drivers' world title since 2007, during a fabulous celebration on Tuesday. The car's name is aware of the fact that the Italian team will start the 1000th World Championship race during the next campaign, which starts with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 15. Narrower than SF90 last season, with a more intense red. As for the body, Ferrari is confident that the SF1000 will win the title of drivers and builders who have evaded it for 12 and 11 years, respectively."I really love her," said German pilot Sebastian Vettel."It's much narrower in the back compared to last year and it's redder, even better. I'm impatient to drive it, and that will be more exciting than looking at it."Scuderia shattered with tradition and made a new race car outside stronghold of Maranello, and discovered it instead of the Red Sea on stage at the Romulo Valley Theater in the nearby city of Reggio Emilia."This is a very important place for our country," said John Alcan, president of Ferrari."It was in this city where the three-color flag was created, which became the flag of Italy. Ferrari is proud of Italy and of representing Italy.""This is a very special year," said Mattia Pinotto, Ferrari team manager."It has been 70 years since Formula One, we've got there from the start and we'll get to 1,000 Grand Prix numbers, and that's unbelievable."With the exception of the mandatory change in the calendar due to the deadly crown virus in Asia, the teacher must be reached in June during the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal."It might look like an SF90, but I can assure you it's totally different," Pinuto continued."We still have to go ahead, especially in reliability," he added, recalling that Ferrari, like other teams, had to face the "double challenge" of preparing for the next season in parallel with the next season, when new rules came into effect.Equal footingBinotto stressed that Vettel's veteran this season and 22-year-old Charles Leclerc, who first impressed him last season, will start on equal footing."We have seen that both can fight to achieve the best results. Both are at the same level. It is up to them to compete."Vettel, the four-time world champion with Red Bull and a final two times with Ferrari, insisted it was not a difficult decision to accept.The 32-year-old said, "I don't see it that way.""I don't see Charles getting up and down. We have the same car, and for me, it doesn't change anything. This was the case also last season."Last season, the relationship between the experienced Vettel and Leclerc turned into a duel, reaching a critical point when the two drivers clashed during the Brazilian Grand Prix.But Leclerc, 22, who won two races and finished fourth in the world championships, said the lessons had been learned."We learned the lesson from Brazil. We are free to compete, but we are teammates," he said."There are a lot of people working behind us as a team, and things like Brazil shouldn't happen."Both drivers said they were keen to test the new car, which will be on its way next week for pre-season tests in Barcelona."I felt excited when I saw her," said Monaco's Leclerc."Now I can't wait to get on the right track, try it out and show all the work done in this car.""It will be a huge challenge. I am ready to learn from my mistakes and become a better leader.""What we all want at Ferrari is to be the world champion."Read More: David Warner takes step to cricket redemption with top Australia honour
This is the seventh time in several years that the Indian team has reached the qualifying stage for the elite team competition, but it has not yet reached the global group. The draw will take place on 6 and 7 March, and the Croats will face the same team that won the 2018 title.Croatia is expected to advance its best players, Marin Cilic and Borna Coric, against India in the Davis World Cup Qualifiers in Zagreb next month.This is the seventh time in several years that the Indian team has reached the qualifying stage for the elite team competition, but it has not yet reached the global group. The draw will take place on 6 and 7 March, and the Croats will face the same team that won the 2018 title."We can confirm that our team captain, Vedran Martin, is hoping to get the same team that we had against France in the Davis Cup finals 2018 at Lille," said Igor Rajkovic, press officer of the Croatian Tennis Federation at the club. Indian Express This means that it must be disputed by Borna Coric and Marin Cilic.It is still unclear who will be nominated for the doubles match, as Croatia has three players in the top 20 start-up list this week: Ivan Dudej, Mate Pavic, and Nikola Mektic. The official nomination will be published 10 days before the tie. "As such, individual rubber will be challenged by a non-former scientist. 12 Purna Couric (currently thirty-first) and US Open champion Marin Cilic (currently thirty-seventh, but she reached third in the world). As for the double rubber sole, Dodig, ranked No. 10 (formerly No. 4), is the highest ranked player in the Balkan country in the dispute over a tie, along with No. 15 Pavich (Ancient World No. 1) and no. 20 Mektic (formerly not 5).The All India Tennis Federation (AITA), which has appointed a six-member team in the five-man raffle, has appointed its strongest team available. However, there was only one single player from India in the current squad among the top 100 players before, and the number one doubles player is Rohan Bopanna with 41.Indian alignment includes old no. 75 Prajnesh Gunneswaran (now 124), Sumit Nagal (126) and Ramkumar Ramanathan (180). For double rubber, Bopanna leads the line followed by the number. 56 Devin Sharan is the sixth best in doubles in India, veteran Leander Paes (124), who is in his farewell season.Paes, now 46, was part of the tie when the two countries met at the 1995 Davis Cup, the only previous meeting between the two teams. The former world does not. One of the doubles players surprised Goran Ivanisevic to help the hosts win 3-2 in New Delhi.However, since then, Croatia won the title in 2005 and 2018, while this time, the Indians hope to achieve uneasiness to reach the global group for the first time since 2011.Read More: The Davis Cup The World Cup of Tennis, Format, Davis Cup History
The global silver medal Amit Panghal (52 kg) was ranked first by the International Olympic Committee's boxing staff before the Olympic qualifiers next month, which made him the first Indian boxer in more than a decade to reach first place in its class.In 2009, Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh did it for the first time after opening India's World Championship account in bronze at 75 kg.Panghal, 24 years old, is ranked first with 420 points, according to the list published by the International Olympic Committee's Boxing Task Force (IOC), which is responsible for running sport at this time."It feels great and that means a lot to me because it will help me to be first in the playoffs," Panghal told PTI. "Being No. 1 in the world also gives you a renewed sense of confidence.""I hope I can win an Olympic place in the first qualifiers," the little boxer told Rohtak.The IOC Olympic Qualifying Team and Main Event will be held later this year in Tokyo, where the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is currently suspended due to poor financial and administrative management.Taking into account the ranking, two past world championships for men and women, continental championships and matches will be held in 2019. The Asia Olympic qualifiers will be held in Amman, Jordan, next month.Panghal has had a massive career since 2017, winning gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and Asia 2018.Last year, he became the first Indian to win a silver medal at the World Championships after beating gold in the Asian meeting.In the women's ranking, MC Mary Kom six-time world champion ranked fifth in the 51 kg category. Mary Kom, who won an unprecedented world medal from the eighth, one bronze, last year, got 225 points. His opponent, Nikhat Zareen is 22nd with 75 points.However, the best Indian player among the boxers is Lovlina Borgohain, who is third in the 69 kg category. Borgohain, 22, has twice won the bronze medal in the world.Among other Indians, Asian silver medalist Kavinder Singh Bisht (57kg) finished seventh with 190 points, followed by Gaurav Bidhuri, former bronze medalist, in 32nd.In the men's 63-kilogram division, the world's bronze medalist, Manish Kaushik, won 12th in second place, followed by Shiva Thapa, who won the Asian medal four times, in 36th.Veteran Manoj Kumar, three-time winner of the Commonwealth Games platform, ranked 71st in the 69kg category, with Ashish occupying the 22nd place in India.World number two Sonia Chahal and Asian Silver are ranked 10th in the 57 kg women's category.The continental Olympic Qualifiers in Dakar (Africa), Oman (Asia), London (Europe), Buenos Aires (America) and the World Final Qualifiers in Paris awarded more points to ensure that the winners of these events are guaranteed to seed. Olympic Games.Read More: Schedule of Hockey Test Event in the Olympic
Two of the biggest names in world cricket -- legendary Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian Brian Lara -- will once again be up against each other for a noble causeTwo of the most important names in the world cricket game: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara will once again face a noble cause. The champions will face the opening match of the Unacademy Road Safety World Series, the T20 championship, when they face India Legends West Indies Legends at Wankhede Stadium on March 7. According to the calendar of the series published on Thursday, a total of 11 games will be played in the tournament.The series will include some of the most important names in cricket in India, Australia, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and South Africa such as Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Zuhair Khan, Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Brett Lee, Brad Hodge, Johnny Rhodes, and Moutiah. Muralitharan, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and Ajantha Mendis. According to the organizers, the series aims to raise awareness about road safety. Two of these 11 games will be played in Wankhede, four at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, and four at the D Y Patel Stadium in Navi Mumbai, and the final match will be played at Brabourne Stadium on March 22.Boone will organize two Indian matches (against South Africa's Legends on March 14 and Australia's Legends on March 20), while Wanked and DY Patel will organize one match with the home team. India Myths by Tendulkar will play Sri Lankan legends in D Y Patel on March 10. Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar is the series commissioner and the games will start at 7 pm.Read More: The Road Safety World Series 2020 | Cricket Tournament for road safety awareness
Road Safety World Series 2020Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar faces "India Legends" West Indies and "West Indies Legends" will face "Brian Lara" in the long-awaited opening series match of the non-academic road safety championship at the historic Wankhede Stadium on 7 March.The tournament, which will see the clash of giants from many countries playing cricket, will see the final match at the Brabourne Stadium in the Indian Cricket Club on March 22nd.How many teams are involved?Unacademy World Road Safety Series is the T20 cricket tournament that includes five countries that will show some of the most important names of cricket in India, Australia, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and South Africa.The five teams are India Legends, West Indies Legends, Australia Legends, Sri Lanka Legends and South Africa Legends.Who are the players?Some of the notable players that will appear in the series are former international cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Shohug, Yuvraj Singh,Zaheer Khan, Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Brett Lee, Brad Hodge, Jonty Rhodes, Muttiah Muralitharan, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Ajantha Mendis and many others .The former Commander of India, Padma Bhushan and Living Legend, Sunil Gavaskar is the commissioner of the series.How many games will be played in this tournament?Out of a total of 11 (11) games, two games will be played at Wankhede, four at MCA Stadium in Pune, four at DY Patil Stadium in Nerul in Navi Mumbai, and final at the picturesque Brabourne Stadium at Cricket Club in India (CCI) Ground.Pune will have a rare advantage in organizing two Indian matches (against South Africa's Legends on March 14 and Australia's Legends on March 20), while Wankhede and DY Patil will organize a match with the home team.What is the reason behind this tournament?Every year, more than 1.5 to 2 people die on Indian roads due to vehicle accidents; one person dies every 4 minutes and 1,214 traffic accidents happen daily in the country. In the past five years, over 65 Lakh people have been completely disabled.Since cricket is the most followed sport in the country and cricket players are idols, the series aims to raise awareness about road safety and change people's mindset about their behavior on the roads.There was a lot of excitement about this tournament and people were looking forward to the schedule and tickets, and I'm very happy for the fans and I'm sure it will come in large numbers to encourage legends and also support this important reason of raising awareness about road safety in the country, safety is a serious concern, a person dies every 4 minutes in India and we all have to meet In order to make our roads safe and save a Utah precious human. "Karan Shroff, vice president of marketing at Unacademy, said: “The Global Road Safety chain unites an issue that we feel deeply, and a sport so dear to TG and their parents, both inside and outside the platform. This partnership will help us penetrate the message we want to convey as a brand, in fact It's exciting to see all the rumors about the tournament, and Unacademy is truly at the heart of everything..What is the schedule of the Road Safety Series?Match 1: March 7, 2020: India Legends vs West Indies Legends @ Wankhede (Mumbai)Match 2: March 8, 2020: Australia Legends vs Sri Lanka Legends @ Wankhede (Mumbai)Match 3: March 10, 2020: India Legends vs Sri Lanka Legends @ DY Patil (Navi Mumbai)Match 4: March 11, 2020: West Indies Legends vs South Africa Legends @ @ DY Patil (Navi Mumbai)Match 5: March 13, 2020: South Africa Legends vs Sri Lanka Legends @ DY Patil (Navi Mumbai)Match 6: March 14, 2020: India Legends vs South Africa Legends @ MCA Stadium (Pune)Match 7: March 16, 2020: Australia Legends vs West Indies Legends @ MCA Stadium (Pune)Match 8: March 17, 2020: West Indies Legends vs Sri Lanka Legends @ MCA Stadium (Pune)Match 9: March 19, 2020: Australia Legends vs South Africa Legends @ DY Patil (Navi Mumbai)Match 10: March 20, 2020: India Legends vs Australia Legends @ MCA Stadium (Pune)Match 11: March 22, 2020: FINAL @ Brabourne Stadium (CCI, Mumbai)When will the matches start and which are the channels?All matches will start at 7:00 PM IST and will be broadcast live on COLORS Cineplex and COLORS Kannada Cinema along with VOOT and Jio, which are the digital partners.Where can one book the tickets?Match tickets will be broadcasted exclusively on BookMyShow from Friday (February 14) at 6:00 PM onwards. Ticket prices range from Rs. 50 to Rs. 500, giving fans the opportunity to see their favorite players and teams play. Part of the ticket sales revenue will be used to raise awareness about road safety in the country.Read More: The Road Safety World Series 2020 | Cricket Tournament for road safety awareness
Novak Djokovic leads the world these days. In the first week of February, Dominic Thiem beat Grand Slam's rival in an epic match. The Serbs feel indisputably King of Australia after extending his record to 8 tournaments down.Novak Djokovic The TitanDjokovic regained first place in the world in the process of raising the Australian Open. Something that might not have been overburdened early in the season, but he wants it all. You only get this good if you want everything, right?Djokovic spent his entire career trying to prove he was the best. He has come close enough to prove that he is not the best, but perhaps the best of all times. Look back and see the months and years when his hegemony was unknown. Beat the best of the best in the biggest stage.With his eighth pilot, he's now approaching 19-year-old Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer 20 years later with his 17th. I have no doubt that he will break the record for the men's Grand Slam titles.While reviewing tennis records, let's take a look at some of the records you already own and are unlikely to be broken soon.Stand of four specialties on three different surfaces.Record four Grand Slam tournaments on three different surfaces should be the first on this list. In 2016, Novak Djokovic finally won his first French Open title to complete his Grand Slam career. He also had three Majors when he did this, which means that he became the first man in the history of tennis to have all Majors on three different surfaces.If that wasn't impressive enough, he also earned the ATP Tour Finals title in his box at the time.Rod Laver and Don Budge previously won the Grand Slam calendar before the open era began, which means they won four major companies in one year. Indeed, Laver accomplished the feat twice, in 1962 and 1969. However, at that time the difficult courts did not exist.Career Golden MastersThere are a total of 9 masters degrees in the tennis season. Novak feels lonely as the only man to have won all the 1000 Masters titles at the ATP World Tour. In the 30-year history of Masters 1000 series, Djokovic is the only man to do that. It was Cincinnati Masters who evaded Serbs for a while, but in 2018, he finally won her to complete the Golden Masters.Roger Federer has seven of nine professors, as Monte Carlo and Roma Masters lose, and they are on the mud. Rafael Nadal also has seven out of nine, because he has never won the Miami Open and Paris Masters in his career..Hat-trick of Sunshine DoubleThe Sunshine Double is when the player wins the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Masters tournaments in the same season. It is one of the most difficult achievements in tennis. Novak won the Sunshine Double 4 times unprecedented in his career. Not only that, the Serbs have won three of these 4 pairs in successive years from 2014 to 2016.Winning once is a big question in itself, and winning it four times is almost impossible. It is unlikely that someone will be able to repeat this feat.More points than 2nd and 3rd rankNovak Djokovic was on assignment in 2015 and 2016. He was almost invincible even after Roland Garros. When he finally lifted the French Open title in 2016, he earned 16,950 ranking points. This was more than the total number of players ranked second (Andy Murray 8,915 points) and number 3 (Roger Federer 6,655 points).Now this is the pure field.Unfortunately, what followed Novak's form was inexplicable and remains one of the biggest shocks in the history of this sport.Most wins against top 10 in a seasonIn 2015, Djokovic was a giant. He absolutely smashed the world's top ten that year with 31 wins against them. In those 31 victories, 6 beat Andy Murray, 5 against Federer, 4 against Nadal, among others. He had nine other players brilliantly shaking with fear.Fastest ATP Tour Finals qualificationNovak Djokovic had a run of 43 consecutive wins since the start of the 2011 season. He qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals after only 18 weeks and 6 days!It is not surprising then that its 2011 season is considered one of the best seasons in the history of tennis..30 consecutive match wins in MajorsDuring the period 2015-16, Djokovic achieved a series of stunning victories in the 30 Grand Slam race. It all started at Wimbledon 2015 and culminated in the Serbian victory in the 2016 French Open, to celebrate the Grand Slams. Nol finally lost in the third round of the Wimbledon 2016 tournament against Sam Quiry.Men's tennis never before seen that this degree dominates the open era.Most elite level titles won in a yearOnce again we go back to 2015 for an incredible record. Djokovic won 10 elite level events in 2015, leaving nothing but scraps to all of his competitors. The titles included all major teams, except Roland Garros, Indian Wells, Miami Masters, Monte Carlo Masters, Roma Masters, Shanghai Masters, Paris Masters and ATP World Tour Finals.Is it an amazing list or what?Read More: The Davis Cup The World Cup of Tennis, Format, Davis Cup History
Scuderia Ferrari F1 Perform a Successful Shakedown of 2020 The Scuderia Ferrari team used a day of photography to test the SF1000. At the moment, the signals are very positive, as there were no unexpected problems and the conditions were completely favorable.However, Wednesday's test will see how the car stacks up with its competitors. After its big appearance at the Romolo Valli theater in Reggio Emilia, the car collected the first kilometers at the Montmelo circuit.Sebastian Vettel got the first shouts in the car in the landing session, before Charles Leclerc took over his training later in the day. Apparently, in this way, Ferrari has used hundreds of kilometers permitted by the FIA, which requires the use of Pirelli demonstration tires.To make matters even better, there were no unexpected gremlins that caused the team's headache. In addition, Vettel and Leclerc enjoy excellent climatic conditions, with ideal temperatures.What's next for Scuderia Ferrari after shakedown?After the successful completion of their removal, the SF1000 will be transferred to Spain. From there, the SF1000 will face its rivals in the first two pre-season test sessions.Sebastian Vettel will get its first crack at the Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday. After one day, four-time world champion and Charles Leclerc will participate in the driving tasks. Finally, Leclerc will only have the car for him on the last day of the first test.It is true that the Scuderia Ferrari was created as threats last year in the tests. However, the 2019 season itself was a different story. Therefore, Maranello's clothes cannot be complacent this time.It is safe to say that fans will only have a real idea of what to expect when the season already begins in Australia. At this time, all Scuderia Ferrari can do now is sit back and wait for everything to play and see where it stands, compared to Mercedes and Red Bull.Read More: Ferrari Unveil SF1000 Car For 2020 Formula One Season
ATP Tennis News 2020World number 21 Nick Kyrgios got a thriving Australian summer this year. He reached the quarter-finals of the mayor of Melbourne and lost to world champion Rafael Nadal 19 times.However, continuing the 2020 season looks like a challenge for Kyrgios. The best retirement player from the Delray Beach Open of ATP Tour 2020 hours before his first match against Tommy Paul.Kyrgios deals with an infected doll. "I have been dealing with a small injury on the left wrist; I have been dealing with it since last week or so. It is a type of tendon. Regardless of this good feeling," Kyrgios said.In 2019, Kyrgios's shoulder and collarbone were injured, and therefore, he suspended the Asian swing and then played in the Davis Cup Finals.With Kyrgios withdrawing, the lucky loser Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros will move to the main draw. To date, no Australian has passed the first round of ATP 250 in Florida, USA.One of my favorite places to play "- Nick Kyrgios at Delray Beach OpenKyrgios generally loves playing in Delray, as he is home to basketball events. He is an avid basketball fan who plays and tracks regularly"Delray is a place where I feel very comfortable. I always have one of my favorite weeks of the year. Obviously, the basketball court is a big part of it.""I love coming to the US; it feels like home. Obviously, I love basketball. I feel comfortable here. Maybe this is one of my favorite places to play just for the environment."Next week, Kyrgios will fly to Acapulco to defend the ATP 500 title in Mexico.At the Delray Beach Open 2020, third seed Taylor Fritz was overthrown by Cameron Norrie in the three narrow groups. Americans Frances Tiafoe and Rilley Opelka are in the second round of the championship.Canadian Milos Raonic rolled over Denis Istomin and only one point fell into his first service. As for the second seed, Raonic, she will face Cedrik Marcel Stebe in the second round.Read More; Novak Djokovic Records Which May Never Be Broken atp tennis news 2020
T20 Women’s World Cup 2020Ten teams are participating in the event. India, Australia, England, New Zealand Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies have automatically qualified. Bangladesh and Thailand are there through the qualifying tournaments.One of the major events organized by the world body this year is the ICC 2020 Women's World Cup 2020. The T20 Men's World Cup will also be held in Australia later this year, in October / November. Here is everything you need to know about the women's event.When does the tournament start?The T20 Women's World Cup will be held in Australia from February 21 to March 8. The final will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on International Women's Day.How many teams are involved?10 teams are participating in this event. India, Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies are automatically ranked. Bangladesh and Thailand are through the qualifying tournament.Why has the name changed from World T20 to T20 World Cup?As of this year, the T20 world events for men and women have been renamed the T20 World Cup. The ICC did last November to add more importance to the championships.What is the tournament format?The teams are divided into two groups. The first group includes India, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The second group includes England, South Africa, Pakistan, the West Indies and Thailand. The top two teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final.Who are the champions of defense?Australia are the heroes defending their rights, defeating England by eight wins in the 2018 T20 World Cup Final held in the Caribbean. Since the last release, the T20 International Women's Event has become an independent competition.What is new this year?The latest version of the Women's World saw the t20 provided by DRS. This time, TV rulers will rule on the front foot without balls.Who gets the top billing in this year’s event?Australia is expected to be the best team in the ICC's women's ranking with a ranking of 291. India ranks 262 fourth.How will India fare?On paper, India boasts a strong side. When it comes to hitting, Smriti Mandhana is ranked fourth in the world, while Harmanpreet Kaur is ranked ninth. Regarding bowling, Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma are tied to number 4. Additionally, teenager Richa Ghosh, who can hit, play bowling and conserve lots, can be surprised. There is great hope for the start of rookie Chevalle Verma, 15, who has been grabbing headlines for his powerful beating game.But India has not won the championship yet. Since its inception in 2009, Australia has won it four times, while England and the West Indies are included once each. In their den, Australia starts again as a favorite, given the equipment they have. Meg Lanning and Ellis Berry are the stars. At first glance, the championship is losing to Australia, despite the unpredictability of Cricket T20.Why is MCG chosen as the venue for the final?The International Criminal Court says: " This event is about taking a major step towards equality: putting women's toys on the same footing as a man." This means that the women's semi-finals are in SCG and that both rivers receive the same role, and are held in MCG. "How has Thailand progressed?Thailand is actually one of the shape teams. They were given the women's T20 full position in April 2018 and the team celebrated it by defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets in the 2018 Asian Women's T20 Cup. This was his first victory over a full member. In February 2019, she won the ICC Asian Women's Qualifiers and advanced to the World T20 Women's World Cup Qualifiers 2019 and 2020. In August 2019, they completed their 17th consecutive victory in the Women's World Championship T20, beating the Australian record of 16 wins. Thailand qualified for the World Cup 2020 T20 after ranking first and second in the standings last year.Read More: ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 schedule, live scores and results
Djokovic, who recently won his eighth Australian Open title and led Serbia to the ATP Cup trophy last month, made his plea prior to starting this week as top seed at the Aviation Club.Novak Djokovic asked ATP and Davis Cup rivals on Sunday to unite for survival while preparing for the Dubai championship.Djokovic, who recently won the eighth Australian Open title and led Serbia to the ATP Cup last month, made his statement before he started this week as the number one seed at the Aviation Club.And the world said number one in the two competitions that are held less than two months at the end of one season and at the beginning of the next season and they think they should become "in my opinion, they must merge." Super Cup "."This is necessary because personally, it will be very difficult to play both competitions every year, so I have to choose," said the 32-year-old chairman of the ATP players council."I don't think this is a (sustainable) model for our tennis." Djokovic ditched important evidence that the Davis Cup, which eliminated local coordination and the classic visitor in favor of a final of 18 teams during a week in Madrid, needed most of the repair work."What I don't like about the Davis Cup is that you can no longer play at home anymore," he said. "The AFC Cup was like playing on our home ground for us (Serbia) because we got a lot of support in Australia." But Djokovic also warned that the ATP Cup, which will remain in Australia for the foreseeable future, has its own drawbacks."They (will be celebrated) for 10 years in Australia. It is really difficult to name the World Cup for these competitions because there is no" world "if you keep them in one place for 10 years."For 99 percent of countries, they will not have the possibility of many years of organizing an equalizer at home."Read More: Tennis news atp nick kyrgios injury woes continue at delray beach open 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has been a two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion and as always it has geared up to put out a strong show in the Indian Premier League 2020, the 13th edition of the T20 cricket league. The Kolkata Knight Riders will kick off their game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium located in Bangalore on 31st March 2020.The Knight Riders with Dinesh Karthik as the Captain had failed to reach the playoffs of the last season, as a result of which the franchise had dropped some of the key players from the team such as Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn. In the IPL 2020 auctions that were concluded, KKR had bought the Australian pacer, Pat Cummins. He is one of the most expensive players in the 2020 auctions. A total of Rs 15.5 crore was spent to get him. The team has also tried to boost up their batting department by buying the winning captain of the 2019 world cup, Eoin Morgan for Rs 5.25 crore.The Knight Riders will be playing their home leg-matches of this year's IPL at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Out of the total 14 matches, KKR will be playing two in the afternoon (starting at 4 pm) and 12 in the evening (starting at 8 pm). Kolkata Knight Riders will be playing its last IPL 2020 league match on 15th May against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.Kolkata Knight Riders’ full schedule, match timing and venue details:31st March 2020, TuesdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Bengaluru3rd April 2020, FridayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata6th April 2020, MondayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata9th April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur/Guwahati12th April 2020, SundayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata16th April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad19th April 2020, SundayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Delhi23rd April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata26th April 2020, SundayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Mohali28th April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai2nd May 2020, SaturdayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata7th May 2020, ThursdayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai10th May 2020, SundayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata15th May 2020, FridayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: KolkataKolkata Knight Riders' full squad for IPL 2020:Andre Russell, Chris Green, Dinesh Karthik, Eoin Morgan, Harry Gurney, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Furguson, Siddharth, Nikhil Naik, Nitish Rana, Pat Cummins, Prasidh Krishna, Pravin Tambe, Rahul Tripathi, Rinku Singh, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Mavi, Shubman Gill, Siddhesh Lad, Sunil Narine, Tom Banton, and Varun Chakravarthy.
The World Athletics Indoor Championships is a biennial indoor track and field competition. It is organized by the World Athletics and had been inaugurated as the World Indoor Games in the year 1985 in Paris, France. It was subsequently renamed as the IAAF World Indoor Championships in the year 1987. The current name had been adopted along with the change in the name of the sports governing body in the year 2019.The 18th World Athletics Indoor Championships had earlier been scheduled to be held from 13th March to 15th March 2020 in Nanjing, China at the Cube gymnasium located in the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park. The place has been built recently. Its Construction had started in 2017 and has been completed right in time for the event. The track and field and the swimming venues are located in the A Block of the park. To the east is the Yangtze River complex where catering, as well as the hotels, are present and all the security work for the event will be carried out.However, it is important to note that now the event has been postponed till March 2021. The reason behind this is the current 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak. This is going to be the first event that Nanjing is hosting. Cedar is the official mascot for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 2021.The World Athletics Indoor Championships have been held every two years except one time when they were held consecutively in the years 2003 and 2004 to facilitate the need for these events to be held in the alternate years to the main World Athletics Championships (outdoors).The events held during the championship have been more or less the same since the start. The 4 x 400 m relay race for men and women had been added to the schedule in the year 1991 with the women's triple jump as an exhibition event.Nanjing had won the bidding process for the Championships. The Delegations from three candidate cities had shown their presentations to the Council, first Nanjing (CHN), followed by Belgrade (SRB) and Toru (POL).The organizers have said that they had received advice from their medical team that the spread of the Coronavirus is at a level that is alarming both within China and outside and it has been advised that no one should be allowed to go ahead with a major gathering that can be postponed for a while.Read More: T20 Womens World Cup: It could be Australia vs India at MCG on Womens Day
World Snooker ChampionshipThe World Snooker Championship is a snooker tournament that has always been leading both in prestige and the prize money. The first championship took place in the year 1927 and the winner was Joe Davis. He had won the first 15 championships after which he retired from the event. Currently, the tournament is being played over a period of 17 days and it ends on the first Monday that comes in the month of May. The best record is held by Stephen Hendry who has won the title seven times. Steve Davis and Ray Reardon both have won the title six times while Ronnie O'Sullivan has won the title five times. The current champion of the World Snooker Championship is Judd Trump, who won in 2019. It is the first time he had won the championship.The 2020 World Snooker Championship (also known as the 2020 Betfred World Snooker Championship for sponsorship purpose) is a professional snooker tournament. It will be held from 18th April 2020 till 4th May 2020 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.This is going to be the 44th consecutive year that the World Snooker Championship will take place at the Crucible and it will also be the 17th as well as the final ranking event of the 2019/2020 season. The Qualifying for the Snooker tournament will be beginning from 8th April 2020 to 15th April 2020 at the English Institute of Sport located in Sheffield, England.The Englishman Judd Trump is going to be the defending champion, as he has won last year's event after he defeated Scot John Higgins by a score of 18–9 in the finals. This was his first world championship. Before this, he had reached the finals just once in the year 2011. This year, he will make an attempt to avoid the "Crucible curse".The world Snooker championship will have 32 professional players who will be competing in one-on-one snooker matches in the format of a single-elimination, with each being played over several frames. The 32 players for this event have been selected by the mix of the world snooker rankings and a pre-tournament qualification round. The first world Snooker championship was held in the year 1927 in Camkin's Hall, Birmingham, England. Joe Davis had won it. Since the year 1977, the championship has been held in Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.The most successful player of the Tournament during the modern era is Stephen Hendry. He had earned a total of seven titles. The champion of the 2020 championship will be winning prize money of £500,000, from the total prize money of £2,395,000.In the month of May 2019, World Snooker chairman, Mr Barry Hearn had made an announcement about the qualifying format of the event that will be changed from the last year. The seeding will be given to the players who get a higher ranking, and this will be played over four rounds instead of three. The main draw of the Snooker Championship will be played at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.The top 16 players that will get the latest world rankings perhaps will be automatically qualified for the main draw as the seeded players. Hence, The Defending champion, Judd Trump will be automatically seeded as the first. The remaining of the fifteen seeds will be allocated based on the latest world rankings, that are released after the 2020 Tour Championship, which is also the penultimate event of the season. The Matches that are held in the first round of the main draw will be played as the best of the 19 frames.The prize fund for the 2020 World Snooker ChampionshipThe breakdown of the prize money for this year's Snooker Championship is given below:The Winner of the Championship: £500,000Runner-up prize money: £200,000Semi-finalists prize money: £100,000Quarter-finalists prize money: £50,000Prize money for the Last 16: £30,500Prize money for the Last 32: £20,000Prize money for the Last 48: £15,000Prize money for the Last 80: £10,000Prize money for the Last 144: £5,000Prize money for the Televised highest break: £15,000Prize money for the Non-televised highest break: £1,000Total prize money: £2,395,00Also read:- T20 Women’s World Cup 2020
The Grand National Day 2020The Grand National is a popular National Hunt horse race that takes place annually at the Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool in England. It is known to be the most valuable jump race that happens in Europe, that too with a prize fund of £1 million in the year 2017. It is one of the most prominent events that are a part of British culture. It is a popular race amongst several people who normally don't watch horse racing or bet on it. The racecourse for this event where the race is run is featuring a larger fence than the ones that are found on the conventional National Hunt tracks. Most of these species the Becher's Brook, The Chair and the Canal Turn have become famous and when combined with the distance of the event, they create "the ultimate test of horse and rider".Since the year 1960, The Grand National had always been broadcasted live on the free-to-air terrestrial television in the United Kingdom. Then, until the year 2012, the event was broadcast by the BBC. The UK broadcasting rights had been transferred to the ITV from the year 2017. It has been estimated that approximately 500 to 600 million people are fans and watch the Grand National in more than 140 countries. BBC Radio held the exclusive rights to broadcast the Grand National until the year 2013 while Talksport held the radio commentary rights in the year 2014. However, now both the BBC and Talksport broadcast the race.The most recent race, in the year 2019 had been won by Tiger Roll ridden by jockey Davy Russell for trainer Gordon Elliott. The next meeting of Grand National will take place on 2nd April and will be ending on 4th April 2020. Since the year 2017, the race and the festival will be sponsored by Randox Health. The Grand National is held over the National Course at Aintree. It has two laps of 16 fences, the first 14 are usually jumped twice. The Horses cover a distance of 4 miles 514 yards (or 6.907 km). It is the longest among any of the National Hunt race in Britain.Those who wish to attend the Grand National can have several ticket options to choose from. Whether a seat in one of the grandstands, a birds-eye view from a roof terrace or the Festival Zone, you can choose among the various options.The 2020 Aintree Grand National Meeting will take place on 2nd April 2020, Thursday. The Grand National starts the first race at 1:45 pm and the broadcasting for the event will start for the race at 2:20 pm on ITV1. The Aintree Grand National Festival happens over a period of three days from Thursday till Saturday with the Grand National staged on the last day, that is, Saturday. The gates for the event will open at 10:30 am every day so that the racegoers have enough time to get into the course. The event will continue over three days. Friday will be 3rd April 2020 or the Ladies Day and the Grand National Day is the sell-out day on Saturday 4th April 2020.You can watch the Grand National on ITV1 at 5:15 pm on 4th April 2020. There will be plenty of entertainment activities going on where the Grand National is held. There are several shops and stalls as well that sell a variety of things such as racing fashion, racing memorabilia like pictures etc. It could also be a possibility that you end up winning a prize of the ‘Best Dressed Lady’, Best ‘Dressed Man’, or ‘Best Dressed Couple’ etc. Aintree Racecourse is the venue for the Grand National where the event has been hosted since the year 1839. The racecourse is located about six miles outside of Liverpool. Grand National Day 2020 ScheduleGrand National Start Day:2nd April 2020Time: 1:45 pmWatch: WATCH AT PADDY POWERRace: The Merseyrail Manifesto Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1)Distance: 2m 4fPrize Money: £ 100,000Time: 2:20 pmWatch: WATCH AT UNIBETRace: The Doom Bar Anniversary 4YO Juvenile Hurdle (Grand 1)Distance: 2m 1fPrize Money: £ 100,000Time: 2:50 pmWatch: WATCH WILLIAM HILLRace: The Betway Bowl Steeple Chase (Grade 1)Distance: 3m 1fPrize Money: £ 150,000Time: 3:25 pmWatch: WATCH AT BETFAIRRace: The Betway Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1)Distance: 2m 4fPrize Money: £ 200,000Time: 4:05 pmWatch: WATCH AT UNIBETRace: The Randox Health Foxhunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 2)Distance: 2m 5fPrize Money: £ 40,000Time: 4:40 pmWatch: WATCH WILLIAM HILLRace: The Betway Red Rum Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3)Distance: 2mPrize Money: £ 90,000Time: 5:15pmWatch: WATCH AT PADDY POWERRace: The Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open NH Flat (Grade 2)Distance: 2m 1fPrize Money: £ 45,000Grand National Friday (Ladies Day):3rd April 2020Time: 1:40pmWatch: WATCH WILLIAM HILLRace: The Alder Hey Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)Distance: 2m 4fPrize Money: £ 70,000Time: 2:20pmWatch: WATCH AT PADDY POWERRace: The Crabbie’s Top Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)Distance: 2m ½fPrize Money: £ 100,000Time: 2:50pmWatch: WATCH AT BETFAIRRace: The Betway Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1)Distance: 3m 1fPrize Money: £ 100,000Time: 3:25pmWatch: WATCH AT BETFAIRRace: The JLT Melling Steeple Chase (Grade 1)Distance: 2m 4fPrize Money: £ 200,000Time: 4:05pmWatch: WATCH WILLIAM HILLRace: The Randox Health Topham Steeple Chase (Grade 3)Distance: 2m 5fPrize Money: £ 120,000Time: 4:40pmWatch: WATCH AT PADDY POWERRace: The Doom Bar Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)Distance: 3m ½fPrize Money: £ 100,000Time: 5:15pmWatch: WATCH AT PADDY POWERRace: The Weatherbys Champion Standard Open NH Flat (Grade 2)Distance: 2m 1fPrize Money: £ 45,000Grand National:4th April 2020Time: 1:45pmWatch: WATCH WILLIAM HILLRace: The Gaskells Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)Distance: 3m ½fPrize Money: £ 70,000Time: 2:25pmWatch: WATCH AT PADDY POWER Race: The Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)Distance: 2m 4fPrize Money: £ 100,000Time: 3:00pmWatch: WATCH AT UNIBETRace: The Doom Bar Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1)Distance: 2mPrize Money: £ 100,000Time: 3:40pmWatch: WATCH AT BETFAIRRace: The Betway Handicap Steeple Chase (Listed)Distance: 3m 1fPrize Money: £ 70,000Time: 4:20pmWatch: WATCH WILLIAM HILLRace: The Ryanair Stayers’ Hurdle (Registered as the Liverpool Hurdle) (Grade 1)Distance: 3m ½fPrize Money: £ 150,000Time: 5:15pmWatch: WATCH AT UNIBETRace: The Randox Health Grand National Steeple Chase (Grade 3)Distance: 4m 2½fPrize Money: £ 1,000,000Time: 6:15pmWatch: WATCH WILLIAM HILLRace: The Pinsent Masons Handicap Hurdle (cond’ and amat’) (Class 2)Distance: 2m ½fPrize Money: £ 50,000Read More: Melbourne Cup - Field, Tips, Horses, Odds, Winners
Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaWho would have thought you could make money by finding out things about cricket? Yes, now you can use your knowledge of cricket to play fantasy games and earn real money.After that, I tried to mention some of the best websites for playing Fantasy Cricket. You can also download fantasy cricket apps on your mobile phone and start playing.1. Dream11This is one of the best Fantasy Cricket sites in India. Dream11 provides you with an excellent interface to bet on your favorite players.The website also gives you the option to check the history of the player you will choose. Not only that, you can also form multiple teams in Dream11 and increase your chances of winning.Sign Up Bonus on Dream11Dream11 gives you Rs 100 as a registration bonus that you can use to form your team later. These Rs.100 will be added to your Dream11 account and you can use it to choose a team.Referral Offer on Dream11If you are a current user of Dream11, you will definitely find a gift. Recommend a friend who has not joined the site. If you use your code for "registration", you will get 100 rupees.2.HalaPlayHalaPlay was one of the first websites Fantasy Cricket used to play. It wouldn't be bad to say that this is definitely the best Fantasy Cricket site available online.HalaPlay is an outdated service and that's why it has the most players like Dream11. You have the opportunity to create multiple teams in one competition.Reward for registration in HalaPlayIf you are new to Halaplay, the good news for you is that they have a registration bonus for you. By registering on the site, you will receive a registration bonus of 100 rupees.Bonus recommendation in HalaPlayIf you are a previous user, you can convert this app to your jealous friends as well. If you do, you will get Rs.50 every time someone registers with your referral code.3.BalleBaaziBalleBaazi is a really cool website that can be used by any DFS fan (Daily Fantasy Sports). All you have to do is click on the match and it will show you all the related competitions.Overall, BalleBaazi is a decent option if you want to spend your money on cricket money.Registration of offers at BalleBaaziThe best deals in BalleBaaziSUPER OFFERS: By taking advantage of these offers at BalleBaazi, you get a 100% deposit bonus. To take advantage of the offer, you can use the following coupon codes: "SUPER6666", "SUPER4444", "SUPER666" and "SUPER444". When depositing Rs. 666, you will receive a deposit of Rs. 6666 by applying the code "SUPER6666". All the above coupons will work in the same manner as "SUPER6666". You must deposit the same amount to get the reward for this amount. Offers are only valid for new users. Faster! 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Now, if you have a registration code or reference code during registration time, you can get 50 rupees.View recommendation on MyTeam11By taking advantage of the reference offer on MyTeam11, you can earn Rs.100 by simply inviting your friend. All you have to do is send a referral code to your friend if he uses the code while registering then Voila! You will get Rs.100.5.RotoBashRotobash is not popular with Fantasy Cricket players and this is his beauty. Competition for a website is limited and not as difficult as any other website of this kind.Additionally, if you wish, you can add money to your bank of payments without problems.Subscribe to offers at RotoBashSigning up like any other website, it also provides 100 Roto credits to your RotoBash wallet. The application is very easy to register.Bookmark offers in RotoBashRecommendation is a great way to earn something extra for you. All you have to do is tell your friends.Once you download the app as specified by you and use the reference code provided, they will get a reference reward of 100 broken balance.6. FanMojo This is a decent site if you want to start your own fantasy cricket game. For the game, you must choose 5 fighters at least 40 minutes before the match starts. It's a great site if you are thinking of winning well.Plus, you get a lot of great offers that are definitely worth installing at least once. The competition in the app is relatively less, so the chances of winning are relatively greater.Record shows at FanMojoIn case you are thinking about registering on the site, you will get free money from your balance. By registering on the site, you get 15 rupees.To register, all you have to do is open the site and enter your mobile phone number. OTP will be sent to your number, simply enter OTP and you're done. Once your account is activated, you will receive Rs. 15Recommendation is made at FanMojoEvery time you successfully invite a friend to FanMojo, you can earn a reference amount of Rs.10. To recommend to your friends, all you have to do is submit your reference ID.Not only that, the best part of this reference is that you will receive 10% of your first deposit. So, in the long run, your recommendation will be the most profitable.7. 11Wickets11Wickets is a new and better exciting app than Fantasy Cricket. In the app, you can bet both cricket and soccer. The app increases your interest in the sport you love to watch, as you win something.11Wickets has great deals for you that you can use to save some money. The app is greatly appreciated by most people who use it regularly.Record shows in 11WicketsAnother great thing about the site is that by registering, you will get a discount of 50 rupees. All you need to do is complete some required details in addition to the reference code provided.Once the registration is complete, the amount that will be added to your recipient will be added to the 11wickets wallet.Bookmark offers in 11WicketsBy recommending your friend on the site, you get Rs.50. However, if your friend uses the reference code you provided, you will get Rs.75.8. WorldTeam11 WorldTeam11 is an app exactly like Dream11 if you think about how to play. Why, though, is this one more than greatest?Personally, I think if you don't do the usual fantasy games, you will do better.WorldTeam11 was the same for me, as it gave me some of the best victories I had expected, due to the amount of rookie players working on it.View recording in WorldTeam11Registering at WorldTeam11 is very easy, although the benefit to you when registering is enormous. WorldTeam11 offers a sum of Rs 100 upon registration on the site.Also make sure you get a referral code if you want your registration bonus. You also receive a scratch card a day after registration that can bring you up to 50 rupees.Bookmark offers on WorldTeam11If you have friends who are as interested in fantasy sports as they are, they'll get a lot of money. By taking advantage of the offer, each can get 50 rupees.All you need to do is share your referral code with it. One thing though, however, is that you need to complete KYC9. LeagueXIf you are looking for a new website to play, LeagueX may be an excellent choice for you. The website interface is very easy to use and makes your game worthwhile.The check out on the site is also severe, therefore, if you are considering trying it out, continue without fear, because it is 100% legal and safe.View registration for LeagueXThe registration bonus you get is Rs.200. This is a large bonus amount that you will receive upon registration. The registration procedure is also very easy.All you have to do is visit the site and click the Register button. Although, like any other website, you must complete the referral code to take advantage of the offer.Recommendation is offered in LeagueXIf you're thinking of recommending a friend, do so, why? Because by referring your friends to the website, you give them Rs.200. However, on the other hand, you get Rs 100.This reference can be done in a few easy steps, thus, start pointing once you have joined the service.The registration bonus you get is Rs.200. This is a large bonus amount that you will receive upon registration. The registration procedure is also very easy.All you have to do is visit the site and click the Register button. Although, like any other website, you must complete the referral code to take advantage of the offer.Recommendation is offered in LeagueXIf you're thinking of recommending a friend, do so, why? Because by referring your friends to the website, you give them Rs.200. However, on the other hand, you get Rs 100.This reference can be done in a few easy steps, thus, start pointing once you have joined the service.10.FanFightIf you are tired of Dream11 and you are looking for a new website to complete your ability to play fantasy cricket, this is the place to look for. The best part of FanFight is that it provides you with the right amount of registration bonus and recommendation.Also, what I liked about the platform personally is that it allows you to change your launcher even after launch. Checking out on the site is also very easy.View registration in FanFightThink about registering with FanFight, if so, they give you a total of 100 rupees to register. All you have to do is complete your details and voila. 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How To Play Fantasy CricketFantasy Cricket apps provide an easy opportunity to win real money. Increase your chances of winning travel and tricks to play fantasy cricket online.The popularity of fictional cricket apps is growing rapidly in India. Fantasy apps provide an easy opportunity to make money online. There are many applications and sites where you can play and win real money.If you're new to the concept of fictional cricket, read on to learn how to play and win real money.We have also prepared a list of the top 10 fantasy cricket sites in India to help you get started. Many of these applications are available for mobile users, while some are available on the web as well as on mobile devices.The excitement is all the time high with India playing the local season.How to make money with cricket fiction.The concept of fantasy cricket is simple. Users with the most points in the league or competition win with real money.You must choose a team of eleven players. 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The match was canceled without throwing a ball. There was no reserved day devoted to the tie. There was a time limit of 4:51 PM (11:21 AM ET) to start a game of more than 10, which is the minimum number of sums required for a short game.The semi-finals between India and England in the Women's World Cup T20 to SCG faded on Thursday, leading India to qualify for the final on the grounds that it had won the points table in the league stage.In the group stage, India won its four matches and led Group B. England lost one of their matches against South Africa, thus qualifying for the semi-finals as the team ranked second in the first group.Rain threw SCG from Thursday morning and continued until the end of the afternoon, forcing him to leave the game for England to leave the World Cup based on his low record in the group stage.India will play in the final match against the winner of the second semi-finals, between South Africa and Australia, in Melbourne on Sunday.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2020The three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be participating in the 13th season of the IPL. CSK had become a finalist during the last year's IPL.CSK will begin the IPL 2020 against the defending champion Mumbai Indians (MI) in the tournament opener held on 29th March 2020 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Chennai Super Kings will be playing their home matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.CSK is also popularly known as the Daddy’s army for its high average age of key players. The team will be playing their matches only during the afternoon (starting from 4 pm) on 10th May 2020 against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home ground. This will be the last home-leg match of Super Kings. During the IPL 2020 auction, CSK had plugged a few gaps in their squad by bringing English all-rounder Sam Curran and Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood on the team.Chennai will be playing its last IPL 2020 match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium located in Bengaluru.The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a franchise cricket team with its base in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The team was founded in the year 2008 and it plays its home matches at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The team has even served a suspension of two years from the league starting from the month of July 2015 for the alleged involvement of the team owners in the 2013 IPL betting case. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the captain of the team and the team is coached by Stephen Fleming.The Chennai Super Kings logo features the head of a roaring lion in orange colour. The team is in colour blue and the crown made above the team is the same like the "Coromandel King". The lion is the king of the jungle, which is reflected in the team. Chennai Super Kings reflects the qualities like youth, vibrancy, solid performance orientation and fiery spirit. The motto of the team is "Raise your hands" and the current theme song of CSK is "Whistle Podu".Chennai Super Kings IPL 2020 full schedule, match timings and venue details:29th March 2020, SundayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai2nd April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai6th April 2020, MondayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata11th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai13th April 2020, MondayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi17th April 2020, FridayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali19th April 2020, SundayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai24th April 2020, FridayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai27th April 2020, MondayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai30th April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad4th May 2020, MondayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur7th May 2020, ThursdayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai10th May 2020, SundayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Chennai14th May 2020, ThursdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMChennai Super Kings full squad for IPL 2020Chennai Super Kings full squad for IPL 2020 includes MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Piyush Chawla, Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran, Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Harbhajan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Murli Vijay, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, KM Asif, Monu Kumar, Narayan Jagadeesan, Sai Kishore and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020For the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020), Kings XI Punjab will have a new captain, K L Rahul. KXIP has been failing to qualify for the playoffs in six IPL seasons continuously. KXIP will begin the IPL 2020 season with a match against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 30th March 2020, and DC will be playing its last IPL 2020 match in Mohali. In the auctions of IPL 2020, the Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell was the team's costliest buy. The other players brought on the team include the England cricket team all-rounder Chris Jordon and New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham.KXIP will be playing two of its matches in the afternoon starting from 4 pm first in Mohali on 26th April 2020 against the Kolkata Knight Riders and the second one on 3rd May 2020 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.Kings XI Punjab is one of the franchise cricket team of the Indian Premier League that represents Mohali in Punjab, India. Kings XI Punjab was found in the year 2008. The estimated brand value of Kings XI Punjab is $52 million (Rs 360 crore). The catchment areas of the Kings XI Punjab team include Kashmir, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. This is evident from its letter sequence "K J H P H" given in its banner. The motto of Kings XI Punjab is We don't buy superstar, we make them and the current theme song is "Dhoom Punjabi".Kings XI Punjab's IPL 2020 full schedule, match timings, and venue details:30th March 2020Match: Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi4th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali8th April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali11th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai14th April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali17th April 2020, FridayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali20th April 2020, MondayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai23rd April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata26th April 2020, SundayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Mohali29th April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur3rd May 2020, SundayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Bengaluru8th May 2020, FridayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali12th May 2020, TuesdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad16th May 2020, SaturdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: MohaliKings XI Punjab full squad for IPL 2020Kings XI Punjab full squad for IPL 2020 includes K L Rahul, Glenn Maxwell, Sheldon Cottrell, Krishnappa Gowtham, Karun Nair, Mohammed Shami, Nicholas Pooran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Chris Jordan, Chris Gayle, Ravi Bishnoi, Mandeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Hardus Viljoen, Prabhsimran Singh, Deepak Hooda, James Neesham, Darshan Nalkande, Sarfaraz Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Jagadeesha Suchith, Murugan Ashwin, and Tajinder Dhillon.Read More: Chennai Super Kings IPL 2020 schedule, match timings, venue
DY Patil T20 Cup 2020The international Indian player, Hardik Pandya, once again confirmed his great skill at the DY Patil T20 Cricket Championship in Navi Mumbai on Friday when he scored 158 defeats in just 55 balls to help Reliance 1 reach the 238/4 it held semi-final against Bharat Petroleum Kumbahi Association comprising 106 races with Saurabh Tewari (41 of 34 balls), then she became furious in recent clashes against players like Shivam Dubb and Sandeep Sharma.Pandya's side hit the house for 104 runs. BPCL was all for 134 at 18.4 overs. The 26-year-old, who returned after his long injury after back surgery, reached 20 sixes and 6 fours after coming into the bat at no 4 with his team reeling to 10/2.Pandya, who scored a century against the CAG team in the group stage, achieved a triple score in 39 balls with three consecutive balls in 17 off Rahul Tripathi. At the time, he had reached 14 six and 2 fours.Read More: Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venue
Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2020The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) led by Kane Williamson will begin its Indian Premier League 2020 with a match against the defending champion Mumbai Indians (MI) on 1st April 2020 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.When it comes to bowling, Hyderabad will have Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Nabi, Khaleel Ahmed, and Sandeep Sharma whereas, for batting, the team has David Warner, Jonny Bairstow and Kane Williamson at the top.Sunrisers Hyderabad will be playing only one match in the afternoon starting at 4 pm against the Rajasthan Royals in their home on 12th April 2020. SRH has won the IPL one-time and will be playing its last match of the 2020 IPL on 15th May against Kolkata Knight Riders.The Sunrisers Hyderabad is one of the franchise cricket team of the Indian Premier League that represents the city of Hyderabad, Telangana in India. Sunrisers Hyderabad team was found in the year 2013.The estimated brand value of Sunrisers Hyderabad is $70 million (Rs 480 crore). The team has a bold and impressive logo that depicts an Eagle in the backdrop of the rising Sun. The idea behind this has been that the SRH team would take the flight like an Eagle in this competition. And it will fight fiercely. The team motto is Rise up to every challenge and the current theme song is "Let's rise up."Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2020 full schedule, match timings and venue details:1st April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad4th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali7th April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Bengaluru12th April 2020, SundayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad16th April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad19th April 2020, SundayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai21st April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur26th April 2020, SundayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad30th April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad3rd May 2020, SundayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi5th May 2020, TuesdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad9th May 2020, SaturdayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai12th May 2020, TuesdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad15th May 2020, FridayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: KolkataSunrisers Hyderabad full squad for IPL 2020Sunrisers Hyderabad full squad for IPL 2020 includes Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Billy Stanlake, David Warner, Fabian Allen, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Khaleel Ahmed, Manish Pandey, Mitchell Marsh, Mohammad Nabi, Natarajan, Priyam Garg, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Bavanaka, Sandeep Sharma, Sanjay Yadav, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Vijay Shankar, Virat Singh, and Wriddhiman Saha.Read More: Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venue
Mumbai Indians IPL 2020Mumbai Indians (MI) is the defending champion of the Indian Premier League. The team is led by Rohit Sharma and it may potentially go after winning their fifth IPL title in the upcoming 13th season of the league.The Mumbai Indians is one of the franchise teams of the IPL based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The team will begin in the IPL 2020 with a match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the tournament opener at the Wankhede Stadium located in Mumbai on 29th March 2020.MI has made some changes to their squad for IPL 2020 squad as they bring in Australian Chris Lynn. As Hardik Pandya has been facing intermittent fitness problems, the Australian bowling all-rounder Nathan Coulter-Nile will be replacing him for Mumbai.The Mumbai Indians will be playing in the afternoon only with matches starting from 4 pm at home against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on 5th April 2020.Mumbai Indians is one of the franchise cricket team of the Indian Premier League that represents the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra in India. Mumbai Indians team was found in the year 2008. The estimated brand value of Mumbai Indians is $113 million (Rs 780 crore).The logo of the Mumbai Indians team is the Sudarshan Chakra because initially the logo of the team was supposed to be "Mumbai Razors" before Sachin Tendulkar had made the suggestion to keep it Mumbai Indians only. The motto of the Mumbai Indians is Duniya Hila Denge Hum (We will rock the world) and the current theme song is "Ala re". Read More: Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venueMumbai Indians' IPL 2020 full schedule, match timings, and venue details:29th March 2020, SundayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai1st April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad5th April 2020, SundayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Mumbai8th April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali12th April 2020, SundayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata15th April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai20th April 2020, MondayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai24th April 2020, FridayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Chennai28th April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai1st May 2020, FridayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai6th May 2020, WednesdayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi9th May 2020, SaturdayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai11th May 2020, MondayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur17th May 2020, SundayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: BengaluruMumbai Indians Squad for IPL 2020Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2020 includes Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Lasith Malinga, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Rohit Sharma, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, and Trent Boult.Read More: Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing, venue
Delhi Capitals IPL 2020The Delhi franchise has got a completely new avatar in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Earlier, the Delhi Capitals (DC) was called by the name Delhi Daredevils and had a surprisingly good performance in the IPL 2019 but was eventually knocked out in the elimination. In the 13th edition starting from 29th March 2020, the team will be playing its first IPL 2020 match against the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on 30th March 2020 at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi. Out of the total 14 matches, the team will be playing two in the afternoon starting from 4 pm and the rest of the 12 in the evening starting from 8 pm.The team, led by Shreyas Iyer will be playing its last IPL 2020 match against the KXIP on 16th May 2020 at Mohali in Punjab. The last home-leg match of Delhi will be played on 2020 at the Arun Jaitley stadiumThe Delhi Capitals team has acquired Ajinkya Rahane and Ravichandran Ashwin for this season. Ashwin will take care of the wickets, while Rahane will be helping overcome the team's dependence for batting on the stroke players including Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant.Delhi Capitals is one of the franchise cricket team of the Indian Premier League that represent the Capital of India, Delhi. The Delhi Capitals team was found in the year 2008. The estimated brand value of Delhi Capitals is $52 million (Rs 360 crore).The Delhi Capitals team has retained it's red and blue as earlier. The logo of the team has its inspiration from the Parliament House. The Tiger is the national animal of India. And the idea behind putting three tigers has been derived from the Ashok Chakra. The current theme song of DC is "Khel Front Foot Pe".Delhi Capitals' IPL 2020 full schedule, match timings, and venue details:30th March 2020, MondayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi3rd April 2020, FridayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata5th April 2020, SundayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur/Guwahati10th April 2020, FridayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi13th April 2020, MondayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi19th April 2020, SundayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Delhi22nd April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Bengaluru26th April 2020, SundayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad1st May 2020, FridayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai3rd May 2020, SundayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi6th May 2020, WednesdayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi10th May 2020, SundayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Chennai13th May 2020 Wednesday Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Delhi16th May 2020, SaturdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: MohaliDelhi Capitals full squad for IPL 2020Delhi Capitals full squad for IPL 2020 include Ajinkya Rahane, Alex Carey, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel, Chris Woakes, Harshal Patel, Ishant Sharma, Jason Roy, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Lalit Yadav, Marcus Stoinis, Mohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Sandeep Lamichhane, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer, and Tushar Deshpande.Read More: Mumbai Indians IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venue
IPL 2020 UpdatesMumbai: With reactions continuing to the fate of the 13th edition of the Indian League (IPL) in the wake of Covid-19 and the potential threat it poses, there is still no clear answer to the big question: What is waiting for IPL 2020?Occupants of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will arrive in Mumbai on Friday, one day before the IPL Board meeting here. They will discuss the latest announcement published by the Ministry of Sports on Thursday for all national sports federations and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The notice states that "there will be no public meeting at any sporting event (read: IPL in the current context) and it will run behind closed doors without spectators."In light of this notice, neither the BCCI nor the IPL GC will accelerate the announcement. The usual response is, "We'll wait and watch." In fact, no one has an answer to questions at this time. It takes less than 48 hours to cancel a match. Organizing one takes weeks of planning. If the Ministry of Sports proposes playing in empty seats, the clear message is that IPL is currently activated.TOI has analyzed possible solutions to the test and the possible implications of Covid-19 on IPL in the coming weeks.(A) Will it holds IPL 2020?Now: The league is on, and is scheduled to start on the specified date (29 March). There is no official notification to indicate otherwise.Moving forward: the tournament can be postponed, the format slightly modified to fit in a smaller window, or the tournament can be played at empty points (behind closed doors).(B) cancellation possibilities?At the moment: Very unlikely. Government notification allows BCCI to plan the tournament. BCCI is also busy working on Plan-B.Moving forward: Only a large spread of the virus in the coming weeks could force a cancellation. There are 17 days left to start the tournament. Every day is important.(C) Changing blank media or formatting ... how will it work?Now: The first option is to play on empty stands. Franchise holders and broadcasters must follow government notification. Thus, the tournament can be limited to specific locations.In the future: The second option is to change the layout, only if the scenario requires it. Eight teams can be divided into two groups (such as the 2011 version). The tournament can see less than 20 to 25 games, which will be completed within a month.(D) Will foreign players be allowed?At the present time: the Australian opening visa David Warner has been rejected. However, those who know it says it happened due to technical flaws in its application.In the future: Concessions must give their approval to process a visa, and this is the norm. If the government has no objection to the league being played behind closed doors, visa procedures will be expedited as "exceptional" cases.Putting the common questions aside, the league's workforce will lose sleep while seeing the massive workload in handling and logistics operations if changes are needed.They already have a lot on their page: from hotel and airline reservations to reprogramming places, adjusting sponsorship obligations, renegotiating with official rights holders, managing internal arrangements, event planning in a more convenient way to television and more.NOT WISE TO HOLD IPL: MEANew Delhi: MEA has left the decision to retain the IPL for regulators, although senior officials have said it would be wise to do so now. In response to reporters' questions, Damu Ravi, a senior official at Middle East Airlines, said: "I think it is up to the regulators to decide whether or not they want to go ahead. Our advice will not be to do that now, but if they want to go ahead." This is their decision, "but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs later clarified that the ministry had not yet requested any contribution to this matter.Participation of major foreign playersMumbai: If foreign players are excluded from the equation, there will not be much difference between IPL and Mushtaq T20 tournament, despite salaries. This is the reason why foreign players arrive will be the IPL key this year, regardless of the tournament being played behind closed doors or in a refurbished format in a shorter window.On Thursday afternoon, Australian visa application David Warner was rejected, raising concerns that under the government’s revised travel notice, visas will not be issued to people who arrive here on a business trip.However, this may not be the case. Sources told TOI on Thursday, "If the government agrees to operate the IPL, the visas will not be a problem. The process will be accelerated as necessary." The BCCi discovers the availability of these foreign players. TOI spoke to the franchises that said the league could not continue without these players, "whether the tournament is played in empty places, in the form of re-arranged or rescheduled."Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
A list of sports events affected by the viral outbreak, as the PGA Tour cancelling remainder of Players Championship and all tournaments for 3 weeks becomes the latest addition. ARCHERYISSF International Solidarity Championships in Dhaka, Bangladesh from Feb. 22-28 postponed. World Cup in Shanghai from May 4-10 canceled.ATHLETICS World indoor championships in Nanjing from March 13-15 postponed to March 2021. World half-marathon championships in Gdynia, Poland on March 29 postponed to Oct. 17. Hong Kong Marathon on Feb. 9 canceled. Asian indoor championships in Hangzhou from Feb. 12-13 canceled. Asian cross-country championships in Hong Kong on March 29 postponed. Tokyo Marathon on March 1, restricted to elite runners. Paris Half Marathon on March 1 postponed to Sept. 6. Nagoya Women's Marathon on March 8, restricted to elite runners. Rome Half Marathon on March 8 canceled. New Taipei City Marathon in Taiwan on March 15 canceled. Suzhou Half Marathon in China on March 15 canceled. Barcelona Marathon on March 15 postponed to Oct. 25. New York Half Marathon on March 15 canceled. Seoul Marathon on March 22 canceled. Chongqing International Marathon in China on March 22 canceled. Wuxi Marathon in China on March 22 canceled. Mersin Marathon in Turkey on March 22 postponed. Lisbon Half Marathon on March 22 postponed to Sept. 6. Prague Half Marathon on March 28 postponed. Rome Marathon on March 29 canceled. Madrid Half Marathon on March 29 postponed. Paris Marathon on April 5 postponed to Oct. 18. Milan Marathon in Italy on April 5 postponed. Daegu International Marathon in South Korea on April 5 canceled. Rotterdam Marathon in the Netherlands on April 5 postponed. Kyiv Half Marathon in Ukraine on April 5 postponed. Berlin Half Marathon on April 5 canceled. Wuhan Marathon in China on April 12 canceled. Pyongyang Marathon in North Korea on April 12 canceled. Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon in China on April 12 postponed. Vienna City Marathon on April 19 canceled. Hamburg Marathon on April 19 postponed. Dongying International Marathon in China on April 26 canceled. Florida Invitational meeting in Miramar on May 9 canceled.AUTO RACING 1 Formula One: Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 15 canceled. Formula One: Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir on March 22, no spectators. Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on April 19 postponed. Formula E: Sanya E-Prix in Japan on March 21 canceled. Formula E: Rome E-Prix on April 4 postponed. Formula E: Jakarta E-Prix on June 6 canceled. 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida on March 21-22 postponed to November. NASCAR: Atlanta 500 on March 15; Miami 400 on March 22, no spectators. BADMINTON China Masters in Hainan from Feb. 25-March 1 postponed. Asian team championships in Manila from Feb. 11-16: China and Hong Kong withdrew. German Open in Mulheim from March 3-8 canceled. Portuguese International Championships in Caldas da Rainha from March 5-8 canceled. Polish Open in Krakow from March 26-29 postponed. Vietnam International Challenge in Hanoi postponed from March 24-29 to June 2-7. Asia championships moved from Wuhan, China to Manila on April 21-26. BASEBALL MLB: Preseason from March 12 canceled. Regular season due to start on March 26, postponed. Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan: Preseason from Feb. 26-March 15, no spectators. Regular season due to start on March 20, postponed. KBO League in South Korea: Preseason from March 14-24 canceled. Regular season due to start on March 28, postponed. Americas Olympic qualifying tournament in Arizona from March 22-26 postponed. Final Olympic qualifying tournament in Taichung and Dou Liu, Taiwan from April 1-5 postponed to June 17-21. BASKETBALL NBA from March 11 suspended. Women's Olympic qualifying tournament moved from Foshan, China, to Belgrade, Serbia, from Feb. 6-9. 3x3 Olympic qualifying tournament in Bengaluru, India from March 18-22 postponed. Asia Cup qualifiers postponed: Philippines vs. Thailand on Feb. 20; Japan vs. China on Feb. 21; China vs. Malaysia on Feb. 24. Matches scheduled for Hong Kong moved to opponents' homes. South Korean Basketball League: All games from Feb. 25, no spectators. From Feb. 29, suspended. Serie A in Italy: Games on March 7, no spectators. From March 8-13, postponed. EuroLeague: Milan vs. Real Madrid in Milan on March 3; Valencia vs. Milan in Valencia on March 5. Competition from March 12 suspended. EuroLeague Women: Famila Schio vs. Sopron on Feb. 26; Reyer vs. Riga on Feb. 26; USK Praha vs. Famila Schio on March 11; Ekaterinburg vs. Montpellier on March 11, canceled. Competition from March 13 suspended. EuroCup: Brescia vs. Reyer on March 3, Monaco vs. UNICS Kazan on March 4, Darussafaka vs. Bologna on March 5, no spectators. Competition from March 12 suspended. EuroCup Women: Castors Braine vs. Valencia on March 12; Reyer vs. Girona on March 12, canceled. Dynamo Kursk vs. Avenida on March 12 canceled. Competition from March 13 suspended. 3x3 Asia Cup in Changsa, China from March 13-17 postponed to Sept. 9-13. Basketball Africa League due to start on March 13 delayed. BIATHLON Olympic test event in Zhangjiakou, China from Feb. 27-March 2 canceled. World Cup in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic from March 5-8, no spectators. BOXING Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifier moved from Wuhan, China, to Amman, Jordan, from March 3-11. Americas Olympic qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina from March 26-April 3 suspended. World Cup in Cologne, Germany from June 17-20 canceled. CANOE-KAYAK Asian canoe slalom championships in Pattaya, Thailand on March 22 postponed to April. Asian Olympic canoe sprint qualifying tournament in Pattaya, Thailand on March 26 postponed to April. SPORT CLIMBING Asian Championships in Chongqing, China from April 25-May 3 to be relocated. Olympic test event in Tokyo on March 6, no athletes and spectators. World Cup in Wujiang, China from April 18-19 canceled. World Cup in Chongqing, China on April 22 canceled. CRICKET India-South Africa 2nd ODI in Lucknow on March 15, 3rd ODI in Kolkata on March 18, no spectators. Australia-New Zealand ODIs in Sydney on March 13 and 15, 3rd ODI in Hobart on March 20, no spectators. Indian Premier League, due to start on March 29, no spectators. Pakistan Super League: Matches in Karachi from March 13, no spectators. Australia Women's tour of South Africa, due to start on March 22, postponed. Men's Cricket World Cup Challenge League A between Canada, Denmark, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore and Vanuatu in Malaysia from March 16-26 postponed. Everest Premier League in Nepal, due to start on March 14, postponed. Women's ODI Quadrangular between Thailand, Ireland, Netherlands and Zimbabwe in Chiang Mai, Thailand from April 3-11 canceled. CYCLING Tour of Hainan in China from Feb. 23-March 1 postponed. UAE Tour cancelled on Feb. 27 after 5 of 7 stages. Strade Bianche in Siena, Italy on March 7 canceled. Paris-Nice from March 8-15: Mitchelton-Scott, Ineos, Astana, UAE Team Emirates, CCC, Movistar, Jumbo-Visma teams withdrew. From Stage 2 of 8, no spectators. GP Larciano in Pistoia, Italy on March 8 canceled. Tirreno-Adriatico in Italy from March 11-17 canceled. Ronde van Drenthe (women) in the Netherlands on March 15: Mitchelton-Scott, Movistar, Rally Cycling teams withdrew. Volta ao Alentejo in Portugal from March 18-22 canceled. Milan-San Remo on March 21 canceled. Mountain Bike World Cup in Lousa, Portugal on March 21-22 canceled. Trofeo Alfredo Binda (women) in Cittiglio, Italy on March 22 postponed to June 2. Tour de Normandie in France from March 23-27 canceled. Volta a Catalunya in Spain from March 23-29 canceled. Settimana Coppi e Bartali in Italy from March 25-29 canceled. Giro di Sicilia in Italy from April 1-4 canceled. Tour de Bretagne in France from April 25-May 1 canceled. Tour of Chongming Island (women) in China from May 7-9 postponed. Tour of Zhoushan Island in China from May 12-14 postponed. Tour of Taiyuan in China on May 31 postponed. Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California from Oct. 1-4 postponed. EQUESTRIAN Hong Kong showjumping leg of Longines Masters Series from Feb. 14-16 canceled. FENCING Anaheim Grand Prix in California on March 13-15 postponed. Men's Saber World Cup in Budapest, Hungary on March 20-22 postponed. Men's Epee World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 20-22 postponed. Sint-Niklaas Women's Saber World Cup: March 20-22 Tashkent Women's Epee World Cup: March 20-22 Junior and Cadet World Championships (Salt Lake City, Utah): April 3-11 African Zonal Olympic Qualifier (Cairo, Egypt): April 15 Asian Zonal Olympic Qualifier (Seoul, Korea), April 15-16 European Zonal Olympic Qualifier (Madrid, Spain), April 18-19 American Zonal Olympic Qualifier (Panama City, Panama), April 18-19 FIELD HOCKEY Hockey Pro League women's matches between China and Belgium on Feb. 8-9 and Australia on March 14-15 postponed. Australia's Hockey Pro League matches in Spain, Germany and Netherlands from March 14-29 postponed. New Zealand's Hockey Pro League matches in Germany on March 19 and the Netherlands on March 29 postponed. India women's tour of China from March 14-25 canceled. Ireland women's tour of Malaysia in March-April canceled. GOLF US PGA Tour Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, from March 13, canceled after 1st day and PGA Tour for next 3 weeks. US LPGA Tour Honda LPGA Thailand in Pattaya from Feb. 20-23 canceled. HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore from Feb. 27-March 1 canceled. Blue Bay LPGA on Hainan Island from March 5-8 canceled. Founders Cup in Phoenix from March 19-22 canceled. Kia Classic in Carlsbad, California from March 26-29 canceled. ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California from April 2-5 canceled. European Tour Kenya Open in Nairobi from March 12-15 canceled. Indian Open in New Delhi from March 19-22 postponed. Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from April 16-19 postponed. China Open in Shenzhen from April 23-26 postponed. Czech Masters in Prague on Aug. 20-23 canceled. Japan LPGA Tour Daikin Orchid Ladies in Okinawa from March 5-8 canceled. Meiji Yasuda Life Women's Yokohama Tire Tournament in Konan from March 13-15 canceled. Asian Tour Royal Cup in Pattaya, Thailand from March 12-15 postponed. Bangabandhu Cup in Dhaka, Bangladesh from March 25-28 postponed. GYMNASTICS Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew. All-Around World Cup in Milwaukee on March 7: Russia team withdrew. Artistic World Cup in Doha, Qatar on March 18-21 postponed to June 3-6. All-Around World Cup in Stuttgart, Germany on March 20-22 canceled. Rhythmic World Cup in Pesaro, Italy on April 3-5 postponed to June 5-7. All-Around World Cup in Tokyo on April 4-5: Russia team withdrew. Artistic Jesolo Cup in Italy on April 4-5 canceled. Trampoline World Cup in Brescia, Italy on April 24-25 postponed to June 19-20. HANDBALL Olympic women's qualifying tournament in Montenegro from March 20-22: China withdrew. Hong Kong declined invitation to attend. HORSE RACING Japan Racing Association: All races from Feb. 27 no spectators. Dubai World Cup on March 28, no spectators ICE HOCKEY NHL from March 12 suspended. Women's world championship in Nova Scotia, Canada from March 31-April 10 canceled. Women's world championship Division I Group A in Angers, France from April 12-18 canceled. Women's world championship Division I Group B in Katowice, Poland from March 28-April 3 canceled. Women's world championship Division II Group A in Jaca, Spain from March 29-April 3 canceled. Men's world championship Division IV in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from May 3-5 canceled. NCAA Division 1 men's championship in the United States from March 11, no spectators. Women's Challenge Cup of Asia in Manila, Philippines from Feb. 23-28 canceled. Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I in Manila, Philippines from Feb. 23-28 canceled. National League and Swiss League in Switzerland suspended from March 2-15. Chinese clubs in Supreme Hockey League playing home games in Russia. US-Based Professional Women's Hockey Players Association tour of Japan from March 4-7 canceled. JUDO Paris Grand Slam on Feb. 8-9: China team withdrew. Dusseldorf Grand Slam in Germany on Feb. 21-23: China team withdrew. Rabat Grand Prix in Morocco on March 6-8 canceled. Swiss Open in Winterthur on March 7-8 canceled. Ekaterinburg Grand Slam in Russia on March 13-15 canceled. Santiago Panamerican Open in Chile from March 14-15 canceled. Lima Panamerican Open in Peru from March 21-22 canceled. Tbilisi Grand Prix in Georgia from March 27-29 canceled. Antalya Grand Prix in Turkey from April 3-5 canceled. MODERN PENTATHLON World championships moved from Xiamen to Cancun, Mexico, from May 25-31. World laser run championships moved from Xiamen in May to Weiden, Germany, in August. MOTORCYCLING MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix in Doha on March 8 canceled. Thailand Grand Prix in Buriram on March 22 postponed to Oct. 4. Aragon Grand Prix in Spain moved from Oct. 4 to Sept. 27. Americas Grand Prix in Austin, Texas on April 5 postponed to Nov. 15. Argentina Grand Prix in Termas de Rio Hondo on April 19 postponed to Nov. 22. Valencia Grand Prix in Spain on Nov. 15 moved to Nov. 29. World Superbikes Qatar Round in Lusail on March 15 postponed. Spanish Round in Cadiz on March 29 postponed to Oct. 25. French Round in Magny-Cours on Sept. 27 postponed to Oct. 4. ROWING World Cup I in Sabuadia, Italy from April 10-12 canceled. Asia and Oceania Olympic qualifying regatta in Chungju, South Korea from April 27-30 canceled. European Olympic qualifying regatta in Varese, Italy from April 27-29 canceled. World Cup II in Varese, Italy from May 1-3 canceled. RUGBY LEAGUE Super League: Catalans vs. Leeds in Perpignan on March 14, no spectators. RUGBY UNION Six Nations: Ireland vs. Italy in Dublin on March 7; Italy vs. England in Rome on March 14; France vs. Ireland in Paris on March 14, postponed. Women's Six Nations: Italy vs. Scotland in Legnano on Feb. 23; Scotland vs. France in Glasgow on March 7; Ireland vs. Italy in Dublin on March 8; Italy vs. England in Padua on March 15; Wales vs. Scotland in Cardiff on March 15; France vs. Ireland in Villeneuve-d'Ascq on March 15, postponed. European Rugby Championship: Georgia vs. Russia on March 14; Romania vs. Belgium on March 14; Switzerland vs. Netherlands on March 14; Spain vs. Portugal on March 15, postponed. Euopean Rugby Women's Championship: Spain vs. Russia on April 5; Spain vs. Netherlands on April 11, postponed. Pro14: Zebre vs. Ospreys on Feb. 29; Treviso vs. Ulster on Feb. 29, postponed. Competition from March 12 suspended. Super Rugby: Sunwolves vs. ACT Brumbies on March 8 moved from Osaka, Japan to Canberra, Australia. Sunwolves vs. Crusaders on March 14 moved from Tokyo to Brisbane, Australia. Japan's Top League: Matches from Feb. 29 postponed. From March 14 suspended. Hong Kong Sevens moved from April 3-5 to Oct. 16-18. Singapore Sevens moved from April 11-12 to Oct. 10-11. Asia women's championship in Hong Kong from March 14-22 postponed to May 8-16. Olympic test event (Asia Sevens Invitational) in Tokyo from April 25-26 canceled. SAILING Clipper Round the World Race moved sixth leg stopover in Qingdao, China to Subic Bay, Philippines from March 11-21. Asian Nacra 17 Championship in Shanghai from March 1-6 moved to Genoa, Italy, from April 12-19. Asian 49erFX Championship in Hainan, China from March 20-29 moved to Genoa, Italy, from April 12-19. SHOOTING World Cup in New Delhi from March 15-26 postponed to May 5-12 and June 2-9. Olympic test event in Tokyo from April 16-26 canceled. SKATING Short track speed skating world championships in Seoul from March 13-15 postponed. Figure skating world championships in Montreal from March 16-22 canceled. SKIING Alpine World Cup Finals in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy from March 18-22 canceled. Alpine World Cup in Yanqing, China from Feb. 15-16 canceled. Nordic World Cup in Oslo, Norway from March 6-8, no spectators. Engadin Skimarathon in Switzerland on March 8 canceled. Snowboard World Cup in Livigno, Italy on March 10 canceled. Ski Jumping World Cup in Trondheim, Norway on March 11-12, no spectators. Alpine World Cup in Are, Sweden on March 12-14, canceled. Ski Jumping World Cup in Nizhny Tagil, Russia on March 13-15, no spectators. Ski Jumping World Cup in Vikersund, Norway on March 13-15, no spectators. Snowboard World Cup in Winterberg, Germany on March 14-15 canceled. Alpine World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia from March 14-15, canceled. Alpine Europa Cup Finals in Saalbach and Reiteralm, Austria from March 16-22 canceled. World ski flying championships in Planica, Slovenia from March 17-22, no spectators. Ski jumping World Cup in Chaikovsky, Russia on March 18-20, no spectators. Junior ski cross and snowboard cross world championships in Saint-Lary, France from March 19-25 canceled. Snowboard World Cup in Spindleruv Mlýn, Czech Republic on March 20-21 canceled. SNOOKER China Open in Beijing from March 30-April 5 postponed. SOCCER Asian Champions League: Matches involving Chinese clubs Guangzhou Evergrande, Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai SIPG postponed to April-May. Beijing FC allowed to play from Feb. 18. Matches involving South Korean clubs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Suwon Samsung Bluewings and FC Seoul to be played with no spectators from March 3. Matches involving Iranian clubs Esteghlal, Persepolis, Shahr Khodro, Sepahan on March 2-3 postponed. All West Zone group matches from March 2 postponed. East Zone matches postponed to May 19-20 (Match Day 3), May 26-27, (Match Day 4), June 16-17 (Match Day 5), and June 23-24 (Match Day 6). Round of 16 postponed to Aug. 11-12 and 25-26, quarterfinals to Sept. 15-16 and 29-30, and the semifinals to Oct. 20-21 and 27-28. Champions League: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid on March 17; Juventus vs. Lyon on March 17, postponed. Valencia vs. Atalanta on March 10; Paris Saint-Germain vs. Borussia Dortmund on March 11; Barcelona vs. Napoli on March 18; Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea on March 18, no spectators. Europa League: Inter Milan vs. Getafe on March 12; Sevilla vs. Roma on March 12, Basel vs. Eintracht Frankfurt on March 19, postponed. Inter Milan vs. Ludogorets on Feb. 27; Olympiakos vs. Wolverhampton on March 12; LASK vs. Manchester United on March 12; Wolfsburg vs. Shakhtar Donetsk on March 12; Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Basel on March 12; Getafe vs. Inter Milan on March 19; Roma vs. Sevilla on March 19, Copenhagen vs. Istanbul Basaksehir on March 19; Bayer Leverkusen vs. Rangers on March 19, no spectators. South America World Cup qualifying from March 23-31 postponed. Asia World Cup qualifying: China vs. Maldives on March 26 and vs. Guam on March 31 moved to Buriram, Thailand, no spectators. Matches from March 23-April 9 postponed: China vs. Maldives, Philippines vs. Guam, Maldives vs. Syria, Guam vs. China, China vs. Philippines, Guam vs. Syria, China vs. Syria, Philippines vs. Maldives, Australia vs. Kuwait, Nepal vs. Taiwan, Kuwait vs. Jordan, Nepal vs. Australia, Australia vs. Taiwan, Nepal vs. Jordan, Taiwan vs. Kuwait, Australia vs. Jordan, Iran vs. Hong Kong, Bahrain vs. Cambodia, Hong Kong vs. Iraq, Cambodia vs. Iran, Iran vs. Bahrain, Iraq vs. Cambodia, Iran vs. Iraq, Bahrain vs. Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia vs. Yemen, Palestine vs. Singapore, Yemen vs. Uzbekistan, Singapore vs. Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia vs. Palestine, Uzbekistan vs. Singapore, Saudi Arabia vs. Uzbekistan, Palestine vs. Yemen, Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan, India vs. Qatar, Afghanistan vs. Oman, Qatar vs. Bangladesh, Bangladesh vs. India, Oman vs. Qatar, Bangladesh vs. Oman, India vs. Afghanistan, Japan vs. Myanmar, Tajikistan vs. Mongolia, Myanmar vs. Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia vs. Japan, Japan vs. Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan vs. Mongolia, Japan vs. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan vs. Myanmar, United Arab Emirates vs. Malaysia, Thailand vs. Indonesia, Malaysia vs. Vietnam, Indonesia vs. United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates vs. Thailand, Vietnam vs. Indonesia, Thailand vs. Malaysia, United Arab Emirates vs. Vietnam, South Korea vs. Turkmenistan, North Korea vs. Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan vs. Lebanon, Sri Lanka vs. South Korea, South Korea vs. North Korea, Lebanon vs. Sri Lanka, South Korea vs. Lebanon, North Korea vs. Turkmenistan. Euro 2020 qualifying playoffs: Slovakia vs. Ireland in Bratislava on March 26, no spectators. Women's Euro 2021 qualifying: Montenegro vs. Ireland in Budva on March 11, no spectators. Asian women's Olympic qualifying Group B tournament relocated from Wuhan to Sydney from Feb. 3-13. China vs. South Korea playoffs on March 6 and 11 postponed to April 9 and 14, and postponed to June 1-10; China home game in Sydney. Vietnam vs. Australia in C?m Ph? on March 11, no spectators. English Premier League: Manchester City vs. Arsenal on March 11; Brighton vs. Arsenal on March 14, postponed. La Liga and Segunda Division matches from March 10, no spectators. La Liga from March 12 suspended. Copa del Rey final: Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Bilbao in Seville on April 18 postponed. Serie A, B, C, D and Women's Serie A matches in Lombardy and Veneto regions postponed from Feb. 22. Serie A: 6 matches on Feb. 29-March 2 postponed. All matches from March 4, no spectators. Italian Cup semifinals: Juventus vs. AC Milan on March 4, Napoli vs. Inter Milan on March 5, postponed. Final moved from May 13 to May 20. Bundesliga from March 11, no spectators. French league: Strasbourg vs. Paris Saint-Germain on March 7, postponed. All matches in Ligue 1 and 2 from March 13, no spectators. French League Cup final: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lyon in Paris on April 4 postponed. Algarve Cup final in Portugal on March 11: Italy vs. Germany canceled. Chinese Super League, due to start on Feb. 22, delayed. Iran Pro League: All matches from Feb. 24, no spectators; season suspended from March 4-April 2. J League in Japan: All matches from Feb. 25 postponed. K League in South Korea, due to start on Feb. 29, delayed. Swiss Super League and Challenge League from Feb. 28-March 23 postponed. V League in Vietnam from March 7, no spectators. First League and Second League in Bulgaria from March 8, no spectators. Romania, all league matches from March 9, no spectators. Primeira Liga in Portugal from March 10, no spectators. Ekstraklasa in Poland from March 10, no spectators. Austrian Bundesliga and 2nd Liga from March 10 postponed. Premier League in Egypt from March 10, no spectators. Denmark, all leagues from March 11 suspended. Eredivisie in the Netherlands from March 12 suspended. First Division A in Belgium from March 12. no spectators. Belgian Cup final: Club Brugge vs. Antwerp in Brussels on March 22 postponed. Major League Soccer in United States from March 12 suspended. AFC Cup: All group stage and playoff matches in east zone delayed to April 7. Asian men's futsal championship in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, from Feb. 26-March 8 postponed to Aug. 5-16. Qatar Airways International in Doha with Belgium, Croatia, Portugal, Switzerland from March 26-30 canceled. Men's friendlies: Netherlands vs. United States on March 26; Japan vs. South Africa on March 27; Wales vs. United States on March 30, canceled. France vs. Ukraine on March 27; France vs. Finland on March 31, no spectators. Women's friendlies: France vs. North Macedonia on April 10, no spectators. SUMO Spring Tournament in Osaka, Japan from March 8-22, no spectators. SWIMMING Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in Madrid from Feb. 14-16: China team withdrew. Diving world series event in Beijing from March 7-9 canceled. Italy Olympic trials in Riccione from March 17-21 canceled. South America championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina from March 25-29 canceled. Nordic Tour: Bergen Festival in Norway from March 28-30 canceled. China Olympic trials in Qingdao from March 28-April 4 moved to May 10-16. African championships in Durban, South Africa from April 17-22 postponed. TABLE TENNIS World team championships in Busan, South Korea, postponed from May 22-29 to June 21-28. Japan Open in Kitakyushu on April 21-26 postponed. South Korea Open in Busan on June 16-21 suspended. Australian Open in Geelong on June 23-28 suspended. TAEKWONDO Asian Olympic qualifying tournament on April 10-11 moved from Wuxi, China to Amman, Jordan. TENNIS ATP-WTA: BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California from March 11-22 canceled. ATP-WTA: Miami Open from March 24-April 5 canceled. WTA: Zapopan Open in Guadalajara, Mexico from March 16-21 canceled. ATP: US Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas from April 6-12 canceled. ATP: Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco from April 6-12 canceled. WTA: Charleston Open in South Carolina from April 6-12, canceled. WTA: Copa Colsanitas in Bogota, Colombia from April 6-12 canceled. ATP: Monte Carlo Masters from April 12-19 canceled. ATP: Hungarian Open in Budapest from April 20-26 canceled. WTA: Xi'an Open in China from April 13-19 canceled. ATP: Barcelona Open from April 20-26 canceled. ATP: Hungarian Open in Budapest from April 20-26 canceled. WTA: Kunming Open in Anning, China from April 27-May 3 canceled. ITF events from March 12 suspended. Davis Cup: China forfeited World Group I playoff vs. Romania in Piatra Neamt on March 6-7. Davis Cup: Japan vs. Ecuador qualifier in Miki on March 6-7, no spectators. Davis Cup: Italy vs. South Korea in Cagliari on March 6-7, no spectators. Fed Cup Finals in Budapest, Hungary from April 14-19 (with France, Australia, United States, Czech Republic, Russia, Belarus, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland) postponed. Fed Cup playoffs on April 17-18 (Poland vs. Brazil, Mexico vs. Britain, Serbia vs. Canada, Latvia vs. India, Japan vs. Ukraine, Romania vs. Italy, Argentina vs. Kazakhstan, Netherlands vs. China), postponed: Fed Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tournament moved from Dongguan, China to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from March 3-7. ATP Challenger Tour Bergamo Challenger final in Italy on Feb. 23 canceled. Qujing Challenger in China from March 2-8 canceled. Nur-Sultan Challenger 1 in Kazakhstan on March 12, Day 4 of 7, canceled. Potchefstroom Challenger in South Africa on March 12, Day 3 of 6, canceled. Zhuhai Challenger in China from March 9-15 canceled. Arizona Challenger in Phoenix from March 16-22 canceled. Shenzhen Challenger in China from March 16-22 canceled. Olimpia Challenger in Brazil from March 17-22 canceled. Madrid Challenger from March 23-29 postponed to October. Zhangjiagang Challenger in China from March 23-29 canceled. Lille Challenger in France from March 23-29 canceled. Machala Challenger in Ecuador from March 23-29 canceled. St. Brieuc Challenger in France from March 29-April 5 canceled. Taipei Challenger in Taiwan from March 30-April 5 postponed. Marbella Challenger in Spain from March 30-April 5 canceled. Nanchang Challenger in China from April 6-12 canceled. Florianopolis Challenger in Brazil from April 6-12 canceled. San Luis Challenger in Mexico from April 6-12 canceled. Murcia Challenger in Spain from April 6-12 canceled. Sarasota Challenger in Florida from April 13-19 canceled. Changsha Challenger in China from April 13-19 canceled. Tunis Challenger in Tunisia from April 13-19 canceled. Yokohama Challenger in Japan from April 13-19 canceled. Alicante Challenger in Spain from April 13-19 canceled. Anning Challenger in China from April 20-26 canceled. Manzanillo Challenger in Mexico from April 20-26 canceled. Tallahassee Challenger in Florida from April 20-26 canceled. Matsuyama Challenger in Japan from April 20-26 canceled. Francavilla Challenger in Italy from April 20-26 canceled. Split Challenger in Croatia from April 20-26 canceled. Seoul Challenger in South Korea from April 27-May 3 postponed to August. Busan Challenger in South Korea from May 4-10 postponed to August. Gwangju Challenger in South Korea from May 11-17 postponed to August. Samarkand Challenger in Uzbekistan from May 11-17 canceled. TRIATHLON Abu Dhabi world series event on March 7 postponed. World Cup in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida on March 22 postponed. Olympic mixed relay qualifier moved from Chengdu, China on May 9 to Valencia, Spain on May 1. World Cup in Chengdu, China on May 10 postponed. World Cup in Arzachena, Italy on May 30 postponed to October. Asian Cup in Tainan, Taiwan on March 8, in Beihai, China on April 5, and Dexing, China on April 11 postponed. VOLLEYBALL Beach volleyball World Cup in Yangzhou, China from April 22-26 postponed. WATER POLO Olympic women's qualifying tournament in Trieste, Italy from March 8-15 postponed. WEIGHTLIFTING Asian championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 16-25 postponed. Originally moved from Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. East Asian championships in Seoul from Feb. 26-March 3 postponed. Junior world championships in Bucharest, Romania from March 14-24 canceled. African championships in Vacoas, Mauritius from April 13-20 canceled. European championships in Moscow from April 13-21 postponed to June 13-21. WRESTLING Asian championships in New Delhi from Feb. 20-23: China, North Korea, Turkmenistan teams withdrew. Asian Olympic qualifying event from March 27-29 moved from Xi'an, China to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan withdrew as host on Feb. 29. OTHERS Italy declares all sports events without spectators from March 4; suspends all sports from March 9. Iran suspends all sports events from Feb. 24 for 10 days; suspends all sports indefinitely from March 5. Greece declares all sports events without spectators from March 8-22. Bulgaria declares all sports events without spectators from March 8. Slovakia suspends all sports events from March 10. Tokyo Olympic training of volunteers in Japan postponed from February to May. Tokyo Olympic flame lighting dress rehearsal in Olympia, Greece on March 11; flame lighting on March 12, no spectators. Chinese Anti-Doping Agency suspended testing from Feb. 3-21. Winter X Games events in Chongli, China from Feb. 21-23 postponed. Singapore athlete of the year awards on Feb. 26 postponed. International Boxing Association's European Continental Forum in Assisi, Italy on Feb. 29 canceled. International Boxing Association's African Continental Forum in Casablanca, Morocco from March 13-15 postponed. World Chess Federation's presidential council meeting moved from China to United Arab Emirates on Feb. 28-29. World University cross-country championships in Marrakech, Morocco on March 7 postponed. NCAA in the United States, all sports from March 12 canceled. International Weightlifting Federation Congress in Bucharest, Romania on March 13 canceled. World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport in Monte Carlo from March 12-14 postponed to Feb. 11-13, 2021. World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland on March 17-18 canceled. FIFA Council meeting in Asuncion, Paraguay, on March 20 moved to Zurich in June-July. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Para Games in the Philippines from March 20-28 postponed. Hong Kong sports stars awards on March 24 postponed. XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championships (offroad triathlon, duathlon) in Taiwan from March 28-29 canceled. Gulf Cooperation Council Games in Kuwait from April 3-14 postponed. International Equestrian Federation Sports Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland on April 6-7 moved to online. Asian Football Confederation Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 16 postponed. SportAccord summit in Beijing moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, on April 19-24. FIFA Congress in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 5 postponed to Sept. 18 International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation Congress on June 20 moved from Shanghai to Antwerp, Belgium. Singapore bans spectators at National School Games from January-August. University Athletic Association of the Philippines postponed all sports eventsArticle Source: Internet ( Other Websites ) Read More: Other Sports Events
Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2020Even though the captain Virat Kohli is popular as the best guy in the Indian cricket team but the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team has never won the title of the Indian Premier League (IPL) played till now.In the 13th edition of the league, the Royal Challengers Bangalore will start the IPL 2020 with a match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at their home ground in Bengaluru. The match will be held in the M Chinnaswamy stadium on 31st March 2020. RCB will be playing two matches in the afternoon starting at 4 pm and 12 matches in the evening starting at 8 pm.The team is going to enter IPL 2020 with a more efficient squad as they bring in Australian Aaron Finch and South African Chris Morris, and others. It has been expected that these new members will be providing much-needed support to the captain Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers at the marquee event.The performance of the team in the last two seasons of the IPL has not been very impressive as it got the eighth position in the IPL 2019 and sixth in the IPL 2018.Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of a franchise cricket team of the Indian Premier League that represents the city of Bangalore, Karnataka in India. Royal Challengers Bangalore team was found in the year 2008.The estimated brand value of Royal Challengers Bangalore is $98 million (Rs 680 crore). The logo of the team initially had the RC emblem in yellow colour on a red base of circular shape. "Royal Challengers Bangalore" in the written on it in black text in the circular logo. No such major changes have been made to the design of the logo other than replacement of the yellow colour with gold from the year 2009. It had a dotted white circle around the emblem of RC. The motto of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team is Ee sala cup named. The current theme song of RCB is "Play Bold".Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2020 full schedule, match timings and venue details:31st March 2020, TuesdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 20:00Venue: Bengaluru5th April 2020, SundayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 16:00Venue: Mumbai7th April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 20:00Venue: Bengaluru10th April 2020, FridayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 20:00Venue: Delhi14th April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 20:00Venue: Mohali18th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 20:00Venue: Bengaluru22nd April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 20:00Venue: Bengaluru25th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 20:00Venue: Jaipur27th April 2020, MondayMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 20:00Venue: Chennai3rd May 2020, SundayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 16:00Venue: Bengaluru5th May 2020, TuesdayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 20:00Venue: Hyderabad10th May 2020, SundayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 20:00Venue: Kolkata14th May 2020, ThursdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 20:00Venue: Bengaluru17th May 2020, SundayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 20:00Venue: BengaluruRoyal Challengers Bangalore squad for IPL 2020Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for IPL 2020 includes Virat Kohli, A B de Villiers, Chris Morris, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shivam Dube, Aaron Finch, Umesh Yadav, Kane Richardson, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Dale Steyn, Moeen Ali, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Mann Singh, Isuru Udana, Devdutt Padikkal, Joshua Philippe, Pavan Deshpande and Shahbaz Ahmad.Read More: Delhi Capitals IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venue
Rajasthan Royals IPL 2020Rajasthan Royals (RR), will start off with IPL 2020 against the runner up team of the last season Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai held on 2nd April 2020. During the IPL 2020 auctions, Rajasthan Royals had bought the most players (a total of 11).RR will be playing their matches in the afternoon only starting at 4 pm on 12th April 2020 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rajasthan Royals will be playing their last league match against the Delhi Capitals on 13th May 2020.Rajasthan Royals is one of the franchise cricket team of the Indian Premier League that primarily represents the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan in India. The Rajasthan Royals team was found in the year 2008. The estimated brand value of the Rajasthan Royals is $43 million (Rs 290 crore). the team is based out of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium situated in Jaipur.The record run-scorer of RR is Ajinkya Rahane (2705 runs) whereas the leading wicket-taker is Shane Watson (67).The Rajasthan Royals team will be continuing with their basic colors of Blue and Gold from the old. But the lion buglers will be prominent and the symbol of RR will be larger than the size that had been previously seen. The new will re-emphasize the strategic intent of the RR (Rajasthan Royals). The current theme song of the Rajasthan Royals team is "Phir Halla Bol". Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2020 full schedule, match timings and venue details:2nd April 2020, ThursdayTime: 8:00 PMMatch: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Venue: Chennai5th April 2020, SundayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi CapitalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur/Guwahati9th April 2020, ThursdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight RidersTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur/Guwahati12th April 2020, SundayMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 4:00 PMVenue: Hyderabad15th April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mumbai18th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Bengaluru21st April 2020, TuesdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers HyderabadTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur25th April 2020, SaturdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur29th April 2020, WednesdayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI PunjabTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur2nd May 2020z SaturdayMatch: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Kolkata4th May 2020, MondayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super KingsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur8th May 2020, FridayMatch: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Mohali11th May 2020, MondayMatch: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai IndiansTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Jaipur13th May 2020 WednesdayMatch: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan RoyalsTime: 8:00 PMVenue: DelhiRajasthan Royals full squad for IPL 2020The Rajasthan Royals full squad for IPL 2020 includes Akash Singh, Andrew Tye, Anirudha Joshi, Ankit Rajpoot, Anuj Rawat, Ben Stokes, David Miller, Jaydev Unadkat, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Kartik Tyagi, Mahipal Lomror, Manan Vohra, Mayank Markande, Oshane Thomas, Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag, Robin Uthappa, Sanju Samson, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Steve Smith, Tom Curran, Varun Aaron and Yashasvi Jaiswal.Read More: Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2020 schedule: Check fixture, match timing and venue
The French Open postponement put the Great Court Courts peace one week after the US Open final and led to clashes with the ATP Championships in Metz, St. Petersburg, Chengdu, Sofia and Zhuhai, as well as WTA events in Guangzhou Seoul, Tokyo, and Wuhan.US Open organisers responded to their French Open counterparts' decision to move the tennis tournament to September with a statement indirectly criticizing unilateral changes to the Grand Slam schedule.In a move that stunned the world of tennis, the organizers of the French Open today postponed the clay court championship in Roland Garros from May to September 20 to October 20. 4- Because of the pandemic of coronavirus.The change put the championship a week after the US Open final. United States This results in clashes with ATP Championships in Metz, Saint Petersburg, Chengdu, Sofia and Zhuhai, as well as WTA events in Guangzhou, Seoul, Tokyo and Wuhan.The American Tennis Association (USTA) said that there are currently no plans to change the schedule from August 25 to September 13 the US Open and highlighted that no potential changes will be made until after consulting with other interested parties."As the world approaches, we realize that such a decision should not be made unilaterally," the statement said."Therefore, the USTA will only do this in full consultation with other Grand Slam championships, WTA and ATP, ITF and our partners, including the Laver Cup."The Laver Cup exhibition team, promoted by Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, was due to take place from September 25 to 27 in Boston, but will now face the scheduled French Open.Wimbledon tournament organisers said they are still continuing to work on the understanding that Grand Slam grassland stadiums will begin on June 29, while Australian Open tournament organizers continue to work toward the usual start of January for the 2021 version.The ATP Men's Tour, the Women's ATP Tour, and the International Tennis Federation have yet to publicly respond to the move, but some players have turned to social media to criticize the lack of counseling.Canadian Vasek Pospisil, a member of the ATP Players Council, criticized the FFT decision as "selfish" and "arrogant".Post on Twitter: "My problem with the RG decision is the process it was performed in." "The tour should work together if the job is right. Now more than ever."The organizers of the Korean Open tennis tournament said they had not yet heard from the ATP about the effects of the French Open Movement in the tournament, which was to be held in Seoul on September 21 and 27."We are still in talks to adjust the schedule of the Korea Open, but nothing has been decided yet," an official told Reuters. "The schedule will likely change based on adjustments in the ATP calendar."The coronavirus has infected more than 190,000 people and killed more than 7,500 people worldwide.The sport closed in most parts of the world as the ATP Tour announced the suspension and cancellation of the six-week events for the WTA Tour until May 2.The ITF has also suspended all its events, including the new Fed Cup finals next month in Budapest.Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
New York:Athletic reported on Tuesday that the Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant test results were positive for coronavirus, less than a week after the outbreak worldwide led to the suspension of the NBA season."Everybody be careful, take care and quarantine. We will get past this," said all 10 NBA Durant ten stars.Nets had said earlier Tuesday that four of their players were isolated and under the care of team doctors after they had been diagnosed with Coronavirus, but did not identify the individuals.Durant signed with Nets last summer but was neglected due to Achilles' injury sustained during the NBA Finals last season when he played for the Golden State Warriors.The team said: "The organization is currently informing anyone who was aware of contacting players, including new opponents, and is working closely with local and state health authorities to report.""All players and members of the Nets Travel Group are required to remain isolated, closely monitor their health and maintain ongoing contact with the team's medical staff."Three of the players were asymptomatic, while one showed symptoms of the rapidly spreading virus just days after Utah Jazz announced that two of its players had confirmed their infection with the Coronavirus.Nets played their last game against the Lakers in Los Angeles on March 10. A day later, the league suspended its season until further notice, as the coronavirus epidemic struck major sporting events around the world.Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
ATP, WTA SeasonsThe announcement temporarily closes the men's and women's European season, one day after the French Open was postponed to September.The ATP and WTA announced the extension of their seasons until June 7 due to the coronavirus epidemic, the tour operators announced on Wednesday. "The professional tennis season is now suspended until June 7, 2020, including the ATP Challenger Tour and the ITF World Tennis Tour," said the ATP and World Tennis Association in a joint statement. Currently, tournaments scheduled for June 8, 2020 and beyond are still planning to move forward according to the published schedule. "The announcement temporarily closes the men's and women's European season, one day after the French Open was postponed to September.It also delays the resumption of the tennis season, as the two rounds have already been closed, as the ATP originally suspended the proceedings last week until April 27 and the WTA announced non-play until May 2 on Monday."In these difficult times, it is more important than ever that our sport meets to provide the greatest possible degree of certainty to all those affected by these delays," said ITF president David Haggerty."We are aware of the huge impact this will have, but ultimately, the health and safety of players, officials and spectators must be our primary concern."Events affected by the closure include ATP / WTA tournaments combined in Madrid and Rome, WTA events in Strasbourg and Rabat and ATP events in Munich, Estoril, Geneva, and Lyon.Read more: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
Formula One races in Bahrain, Vietnam, China, Netherlands, and Spain have also been shelved but F1 organisers are hoping to shoehorn them into a breathless finale after the coronavirus passesIt was supposed to be the world record in 22 races, but with the postponement or cancellation of seven major races, Formula One in 2020 became a shorter, more compact and economically challenging race for the title.The season's opening in Australia has been removed and the magnificent Riviera masterpiece at F1 in Monaco.Races have also been frozen in Bahrain, Vietnam, China, the Netherlands and Spain, but regulators are still hoping to put an end to them as soon as the risk of coronavirus subsides.The season that should have started in Melbourne on March 14 will not start until Azerbaijan on June 7 at the earliest."It is very difficult to recalibrate because it is not known when everything will be operational," Alfa Romeo F1 team manager told AFP."It is imperative that we have a global vision. England is not very affected at the moment, but it may be when Italy is less affected," he added, referring to the two countries hosting most of the world championship teams.There are still 15 races in the calendar before the final race in Abu Dhabi on November 29.Last weekend, Ross Brown, the sporting director of the F1 team, said he was optimistic about the "17-18 race " championship.However, this was when only Australia, Bahrain, Vietnam and China were eliminated.On Thursday, the Dutch Grand Prix, which was due to return to the calendar for the first time since 1985 on May 3, was postponed, and the Spanish event, scheduled for May 10, was postponed.The Monaco GP race, an annual show since 1955 and scheduled for May 24 this year, has been completely canceled.UNCHARTERED territory"We are in an unknown area. I am very optimistic that we can have a good professional championship ranging from 17 to 18 or more," Brown told Sky Sports."I think we can put pressure on them. But it depends on when the season starts." There is room for action.The traditional three-week summer shutdown was canceled in August to replace a 21-day break in March and April, with the race season down.The tournament is now a hectic six-month race instead of a nine-month marathon.To save the schedule, there are two races chosen at the end of the week itself."This is possible," Brown said, as he watched the three weeks between Hungary's Hungarian race on August 2 and the spa in Belgium on August 30."One thing we've been talking about is two-day weekends too, so if we had a triple head on two-week weekends, that might be an option," F1 tried three races in a row in 2018, but support was tepid from sweating The difference from staff fatigue."I think what we need from teams this year is flexibility, and I think they should be given some time to do these things," Brown added."Because we are in very unusual circumstances and we have to make sure we have a season that provides a good financial opportunity for the teams.""We will definitely get off to a smooth start. I'm sure the teams will be flexible to allow us to adapt these things." More than ever, bank balances and income will be essential in 2020 as teams and regulators face the effects of a shorter and more crowded season."The costs are not necessarily much lower if you run 18 races instead of 22," Vasier said."In addition, our income will be less: we will run fewer races, and we will have fewer commercial rights."Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
The IOC is planning meetings with Japanese public authorities, global sports officials, broadcasters and sponsors that will deal with scenario planning for the Olympics, which are scheduled to start July 24. Canceling the games is not under consideration.It will take the International Olympic Committee up to four weeks to consider postponing the Olympic Games in Tokyo amid increasing criticism of its handling of the coronavirus crisis that now includes Canada, saying it will not send a team to the games this year and the track and field leader, the most important sport in matches that also require delay.The International Olympic Committee is planning meetings with Japanese public authorities, global sports officials, broadcasters and sponsors who will be responsible for planning the Olympic Games scenarios, which are scheduled to begin on July 24. The cancellation of the games is not under consideration.International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has sent a message to athletes explaining the decision and why it could take so long while acknowledging that an extended schedule may not be popular."I know this unprecedented situation leaves many of your questions open," he wrote.“I also know that this rational approach may not be consistent with the feelings that many of you must go through.”But just hours after the announcement, World Athletics President Seb Coe sent a message to Bach saying that hosting the Olympics in July "is neither feasible nor desirable".He revealed a number of reasons, including competitive fairness, the possibility that athletes will be overly trained if given a tight schedule, and the uncertainty caused by orders in many countries that ban people from gyms and other training venues."No one wants to postpone the Olympics, but ... We cannot hold the event at any cost, and certainly not at the expense of athletes' safety," he wrote."The decision about the Olympics can become very, very clear." Then on Sunday evening, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced that it would not send athletes to Tokyo unless the matches were postponed for a year, making it the first country to threaten such a move. The committee said in a statement that it is not safe for athletes to continue training."In fact, it is against public health councils to urge all Canadians to follow it," the committee said.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also urged the International Olympic Committee to take a speedy decision, adding that the delay would be inevitable if the games were not fully implemented.But it is possible that a decision will not be made before next month.The International Olympic Committee said the scenarios under consideration "relate to amending the current operational plans for the Games to continue on July 24, 2020, as well as changes in the start date of the Games."The change in strategy came after Bach's phone call with members of the Executive Council.Bach has steadfastly said that the organizers are fully committed to opening the games on July 24th although athletic training, qualification events and game preparations are increasingly disrupted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.Criticism of the situation has increased in recent days by Olympic gold medalists and the International Olympic Committee member last Tuesday before Bach finally recognized the possibility of developing an alternative plan.The National Olympic Committees of Brazil and Slovenia later called for a delay until 2021. The Norwegian Olympic Committee said it did not want athletes to go to Tokyo until the global health crisis was brought under control.The governing bodies of swimming in the United States and tracking two of the top three sports in the summer games have asked their national Olympic officials to push for a delay."There is a significant increase in cases and outbreaks of COVID-19 in different countries on different continents," the International Olympic Committee said."This (Council) led to the conclusion that the International Olympic Committee must take the next step in planning its scenario."The International Olympic Committee said last week that nearly 4,700 of the 11,000 Olympic Games venue had not yet been allocated.Bach acknowledged the problems that come with a compact or radically changed classification table, but also outlined several reasons why the IOC was unable to rush to make a decision.It included the availability of venues that are scheduled for use this summer but might not be available at a later time and the disruption of future events in the individual sports.“A decision about a postponement today could not determine a new date for the Olympic Games because of the uncertain developments in both directions: an improvement, as we are seeing in a number of countries thanks to the severe measures being taken, or a deteriorating situation in other countries,” Bach said.Read More: Tokyo Olympics 2020 Updates
A total cancellation will see the BCCI lose in excess of Rs 2,000 crore in revenue, while each franchise will lose more than Rs 100 crore and compensation is not an option.The current COVID-19 pandemic could see the cancellation of IPL 2020. It is known that while the franchise is preparing for the worst, Canada's top Chamber of Commerce and Industry officials do not seem very optimistic. On Tuesday, IPL franchises were to be held over the phone to discuss future workflows. But it is unlikely to happen now, you know."Given the current situation, I feel this year's IPL may not happen. That's what it looks like," a franchise official told Indian Indian.Total cancellation will cause BCCI to lose more than Rs. 2 crore in revenue, while each franchise will lose more than Rs. 100 crores. Compensation is not an optionPrivileges cannot get any compensation. (In case of cancellation) The money will not go to anyone. "Compensation is out of the question," the official said.The CEO of the franchise agreed and stated that there could be no contingency plan in the event of cancellation.Meanwhile, the room is not even thinking about IPL right now. “Nobody knows about the future. We don’t know when the travel restrictions/visa restrictions (until April 15 until now) will be applied, when things will be settled. A senior British Chamber of Commerce and Industry official told this newspaper” Until then, there is no point (thinking In IPL). "And even if it is established here but it continues in another country ... this is also not clear to us. Japan, the host of the Olympic Games, is talking about a possible delay. This (outbreak) is much greater than any sport or IPL. "Even for truncated IPL, the tournament should start in late April or early May as it cannot extend beyond the first week of June. In 2009, when the IPL was held in South Africa, 59 games were played in 37 days.Unlike the Premier League, for example, IPL does not have the option to wait indefinitely. The Premier League is considering resuming the season in June, but the Indian League T20 cannot exceed the first week of June as there is no other window.The Chamber of Commerce and Industry official did not show much confidence in the IPL contract in September at the expense of the Asia Cup.Even if the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry pressures it, given that the Pakistan Cricket Council (PCB) will host the Asian Cup this year, its suspension may not work, given the prickly relationship between the two chambers."Now, you cannot start thinking about anything. This (problem) must end and only then can you return to the drawing board," said the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry official.Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
Cristiano Ronaldo and agent Jorge Mendes have donated €1 million to help three intensive care units in Portugal in their fight against coronavirusCristiano Ronaldo and soccer agent Jorge Mendes unite on Tuesday to donate life-saving equipment to Portuguese hospitals struggling to treat patients with Coronavirus.The hospital said in a statement that the two would donate equipment for two wards at the Santo Antonio Hospital in Lisbon to provide the wards with ten beds each, ventilators, heart monitors, pumping pumps and syringes.In Porto, the country's second-largest city, the Portuguese couple will equip award at Santo Antonio Hospital with 15 ICU beds, ventilators, monitors and other much-needed equipment. The three rooms will be named after the men."We want to thank Ronaldo and Mendes for this very useful initiative at a time when the country badly needs everyone," Paulo Barbosa, head of the Santo Antonio administrative board, said in a statement.Although Portugal only reported 2,362 HIV infections and 29 deaths, which is much lower than Italy and Spain, the country's health system is already under stress.Prime Minister Antonio Costa said in an interview with TVTV on Monday that the country's public hospitals have 1,142 fans and 250 private hospitals.To deal with the crisis, the government bought 500 fans and four million masks from China."We (the health system) will never lose control of the situation," Costa said.However, health professionals in the field have expressed doubts, especially regarding the lack of protective equipment.The country's medical association, Ordem dos Médicos, warned on Monday that Portuguese hospitals lacked masks, gloves, and protective masks.The nurses' association, Ordem dos Enferiros, echoed the concerns of doctors and said that some nurses wore swimming goggles to protect themselves.Among the injured so far, 165 are health workers, according to the Minister of State for Health, Antonio Sales. Portugal declared a state of emergency on Wednesday with restrictions on popular movements.Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
More than 40,000 fans gathered on a historic night for Atalanta and Valencia at the iconic San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.One of the main reasons why Bergamo (in Italy) is a hotbed of coronavirus is the Champions League match between Atalanta and Valencia.A respiratory specialist indicated that it was a "biological bomb", while Bergamo Mayor Giorgio Gori admitted that there was no way to stop it."It was in mid-February, so we had no conditions for what was going on," Gori said earlier this week during a live chat on Facebook.“If what they say about the virus actually spreading to Europe in January is very true, it is very likely that 40,000 Bergamaschi in San Siro’s positions together will share the virus with each other.” As much as possible, as many Bergamaschi gathered that night in homes and bars to watch the match and did the same."Unfortunately, we could not find out. No one knew that the virus was already here. It is inevitable," the mayor added.Less than a week after the match, the first cases were reported in Bergamo County. Here is everything you need to know about the fateful game.When was the Atalanta match against Valencia held?The Champions League (first leg) match between Atalanta (from Serie A) and Valencia (from La Liga) took place on February 19. Two days later, the first case of COVID-19 societal transmission was confirmed. Atalanta won 4-1.Where held Atalanta against Valencia?The match was played at the famous San Siro stadium in Milan because the Atalanta stadium in Bergamo did not meet UEFA standards.How many people attended Atalanta 's match against Valencia?The official attendance of the competition is 45,792, which is a record for "Atalanta". It was the largest game in the history of Atalanta and a third of Bergamo residents made a 37-mile trip from Bergamo to Milan. Out of 120,000 people, more than 40,000 have gone to San Siro. Fans traveling in 2500.Why is this party called a "biological bomb"?As thousands of fans gathered in a square without warning, the conditions for spreading the virus were high. He also states that prior to the match, fanatic travelers were roaming freely in Milan."I heard many (theories), I will tell me: on February 19, 40,000 Bergamaschi went to San Siro for Atalanta Valencia," Fabiano de Marco, chief pneumologist at Bergamo Hospital, told the Italian newspaper Corriere. Della Sera. "On buses, cars and trains. An organic bomb, unfortunately.How many players were affected after the game?Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello showed a positive result for COVID-19. More than a third of the Valencia team were infected. Valencia and Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay was the first La Liga player to achieve a positive result for COVID-19. As for the fans, none of the more than 40,000 fans affected by the virus have yet been identified.Last week, the Bergamo cemetery overwhelmed the death toll to the point that military trucks began transporting corpses to a nearby area in order to cremate. Italy remained the European country with the majority of cases, nearly 70,000 deaths and about 7,000 deaths, most of which were in the world and more than twice that of China..Spain is the next country in Europe with the most cases, nearly 48,000, and it has surpassed China in the number of deaths with more than 3,400.Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
There can never be a perfect formula for choosing a winning team. It becomes more difficult for the Olympics.However, the NRAI almost finished the best possible team for the Tokyo Games two weeks ago. But before the chosen names were sealed, the Tokyo Games were postponed for a year.The shooting was the best medal bet in India over the last four Olympic Games. Last year was an exceptional game for Indian shooters, with three shooters ranked first in the world. India also impressed with its victory in 15 places for Tokyo, its best moments. With 21 golds, six silvers and three bronzes, India ranked first in archery in the ISSF ranking last year. For most holders of other Olympic sports, delaying means another year of training. For shooters, who earn the quota place for the country and not for themselves, an additional 365 days of uncertainty, insecurity and possibly excessive training.NRAI will have a hand in hand. They have to choose the perfect team for the 2021 games without compromising the safety of the archers.The federation can have two options: go ahead and announce the team based on the tests taken over the past 15 months, or continue testing for another year and wait to find the best archers right before the games.NRAI has not yet shared her plan with archers. Repeated attempts to obtain the views of the President of the Federation on the subject were futile.Whatever the NRAI option, it will not be the same.If they decide to go ahead with the first scenario, which is to select the team based on previous tests, they will have no control if the shooters run out of shape before the actual games.If they continue to test for another year, this means 27 months of continuous testing and the possibility of archers burning.Apurvi Chandela, who won the stakes in 2018, said he would keep shooters on hold by not announcing that the team would put too much pressure on them. "I feel that if the team is announced now, shooters can focus on the Olympic Games and train with only positive pressure," Apurvi told TOI."I agree that the current model is important, and to ensure that the chosen shooters are in good condition before the games, the federation can check the archers' performance, for example in December or January, if they do not find that." The performance of the archers is satisfactory, you can replace it with the following lead-in Arrangement. They will have time. "Abhishek Verma, who got the stake in the 10-meter pistol, also echoed, thinking about Apurvi. "In the past two years, prospects have won medals at most major events. There is nothing else they can prove next year," said Verma.Gagan Narang, former world bronze medalist and former London games, while supporting Apurvi and Abhishek reviews, feels that well-chosen archers should be watched and a set of reserve archers should be ready. "The main challenge is to always be able to choose the best" suitable "shooting game within a year in the hope that it will peak at the right time. We can only hope that the system will provide a fair opportunity for the best shooter to be the determinant."Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
LONDON: Cricket Breeders, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), decided to provide parking and storage spaces available at the popular Cricket Ground for National Health Service (NHS) employees fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.Coronavirus outbreaks have infected more than 7,000,000 people and caused more than 35,000 deaths worldwide. In the UK, about 23,000 people have been injured, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Charles, and more than 1,400 deaths have been reported."The proximity of the various hospitals to Lord’s gives the club an opportunity to assist the medical staff so that they can focus on their ongoing battle against the virus," MTC said in a press release.The club provided 75 parking spaces for NHS employees at the nearby Wellington Hospital, University Hospital, San Juan Hospital and Santa Isabel."MCC has now provided 75 parking spaces for the staff of Wellington Hospital, University Hospital, St John Hospital and St. Elizabeth."In addition, cricket statues provide food for a city-based charity."The MCC has provided food to City Harvest London, which helps to use surplus fresh food well in a sustainable manner, by redistributing it to organizations that are feeding the hungry," the statement said."We continue to work closely with our local community, hospitals, and organizations to provide support to the best of our abilities during this period."Read More: Coronavirus Pandemic Affects On Sports Events
Virat Kohli is a famous Indian Cricket player. He is popularly known in the country for his aggressive batting style. Virat Kohli has been the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team. Another thing people love about him is his looks, physique and definitely his tattoos. Here we have given a description of each of his 11 tattoos. Each of his tattoos has a story and tells us about a turning point in the life of this cricketer.1.GOD’S EYE TattooThis first tattoo is made on his left shoulder. It is 'God's Eye.' Kohli explains this tattoo saying “I call it God’s eye. It is the all-seeing eye. Everything that is happening all around us is being watched and someone is there always keeping a count of everything you are doing. So this makes you feel connected in a way and makes you understand the essence of life. What we should be doing as a human being and what our goals in life are."2. Japanese Samurai TattooThere is a tattoo of a Japanese Samurai warrior with a raised sword on his upper left arm. One of his favorite tattoos, Kohli finds his strength from this sword and has studied the values of self-discipline and self-constraint from the Samurai. The Samurais have been depicted as the warriors of earlier times Japan who believed in living their lives with loyalty to their master, self-discipline and ethical behavior. 3.‘175’ TattooThere is a tattoo on his left arm of his ODI cap number "175".4.‘269’ TattooThere is another such tattoo on his upper left hand of his Test Cap number '269'. We know that this tattoo is also important to Virat Kohli when he said, “These numbers will always remain with me cuz looking back 200 years from now, my name will be right there in front of these numbers. These numbers are special to me so I decided to get them inked.”5.His Mother's Name There is another tattoo of his mother's name on his upper left arm, ‘Saroj’.Read More: Virat Kohli remains India's most valuable celebrity for 3rd straight year6.His Father's Name Apart from his mother's name, Kohli got his father’s name inscribed on his left hand. Both his father and mother supported him all throughout his life. He respects his parents and has a special place for them in his heart. 7.Lord Shiva TattooHe got the tattoo of Lord Shiva on his left forearm. Virat Kohli worships Lord Shiva. So, he got a tattoo of Lord Shiva with the picture of him meditating on the mount Kailash near Lake Mansarovar.8.Monastery TattooHe has a Monastery inscribed on his left shoulder. This tattoo is the symbol of a place of complete peace and power.9.Scorpio TattooHe even has a Scorpio Tattoo on his upper right arm. Scorpio is his zodiac sign that he got inked on his right bicep. 10.OM Tattoo on ShoulderHe also got an OM tattoo (the religious letter in Hinduism, ) near the God’s Eye tattoo on his shoulder. The Om tattoo is a symbol of spiritualism. The symbol is the universal sound, which is the most consistent thing in the whole universe. Kohli says, “I have started to understand this now… So, I now realize is that I’m meant to be where I am and this is not something random,” 11.Tribal TattooGot a Tribal Tattoo on his right forearm. This tattoo is a symbol of aggression so Kohli got this tattoo.Read More: 15 Interesting Facts about Virat Kohli
KL RAHUL: SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOSKL Rahul or Kannur Lokesh Rahul is a player of the Indian cricket team for a while now. The famous cricketer has earned a huge fan following in a very short period of time with his superb cricket skills. KL Rahul has earlier revealed his love for tattoos with his several tattoos. He even told the press that he has drawn the inspiration from Virat Kohli’s style statements. He is addicted to tattoos and he really wants to get more tattoos on various other parts of his body. He has received praise for his batting skills and his calm attitude both on and off the field. His tattoos cover most of his arms and look terrific on him. You must be feeling curious about the meaning behind all of his tattoos, so let's talk about each of his tattoo and the meaning it holds in his life.1. Lighthouse on his left forearmKL Rahul has got a lighthouse tattoo. This tattoo is really special to him as it reminds him of his home. He grew up in the city of Mangaluru by the beach before shifting to Bengaluru to pursue his cricket dream. Now looking at this precious tattoo on his arm always reminds him of those memories he made back at home by the beach in Mangaluru.2.A Key with ram hornsThis key was customized to have ram horns on it because Rahul's zodiac sign is Aries. This key goes around his forearm and the meaning behind it is to be open to learning new things and breaking any barriers with new experiences.3.A Clock Tattoo on his bicepKL Rahul got a clock tattoo on the inside of his left bicep with the hands of the clock at 11 o’clock. This is because he was born at 11 o’clock and that's why the clock hands are tattooed at this position.There is the tattoo of the famous Latin phrase “Veni, Vidi, vici”, which means “come, see, conquer” inked around the clock. This phrase signifies KL Rahul’s time as a cricketer of the Indian Team has begun and he will conquer the world with his bat.4.The all-seeing eye on his left armKL Rahul got this tattoo as a reminder to him that his grandparents are always watching over him and protecting him always.5. Deshi Basara wrote on his right forearmThe famous cricketer is a big fan of the comic book superhero Batman. The phrase "Deshi Basara" means “to rise up”. This was taken from the Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises," in the year 2012.6.Number 284 inked in Roman numeralsThis is KL Rahul's 284th cap tattoo we are talking about. This tattoo is on the right side of his torso. 284 is KL Rahul's Test cap number for India. He is the 284th cricketer playing for the Indian national cricket team. This is the reason why this tattoo is so precious to him. He has worked really hard to earn this spot in the Indian Cricket team.7. His parents' names are inked on his wristsKL Rahul has got his mother’s name tattooed on his left wrist (Rajeshwari) and his father's name on his right wrist (Lokesh). There is a lovely meaning behind getting these tattoos, KL Rahul said that when he got so many tattoos his parents started to get annoyed so he went and got his mother and father's names tattooed on both his wrists. Other TattoosWhen KL Rahul was just 17 years old, he got his first tattoo. It was a giant wing on his back. He even has the tattoo of his dog Simba on his back. He is too attached to his dog.His most recent tattoo is on his left hand. It is number one. He got the number one tattoo as his jersey number is one in the Indian team. On his bicep, he even has the number XI tattoo. This was his jersey number when he had started playing for the country.There is a rose tattoo on his left hand that signifies "new beginnings." He has a tattoo of arrows on his left hand. This one is to protect him from any kind of harm. Also, there is an owl tattoo on his left hand which symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.All across his body, KL Rahul has tattoos for water, air and sun which are the three basic elements that have some importance to him.Read More: Virat Kohli: Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
Lionel Messi: Superb Looking TattoosLionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini is an Argentine professional footballer. He plays as a forward and captains both the Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He is one of the best players in the world and known to be one of the greatest players of all time.The Barca captain has slowly got more tattoos inked over the years. He has several tattoos that he got inked for his family. It seems like tattoos mean to modern-day footballers what perms and mustaches meant to their 1980s counterparts.Although his rival Cristiano Ronaldo does not have any tattoos because he donates blood from time to time regularly. But the Barcelona and Argentina star has an amazing share of artwork all over his body. Over the years, his collection of tattoos has grown. Messi got the inspiration from his teammate Dani Alves. Dani is known for his full-body tattoos. But, Messi was afraid of the pain so he asked his wife to get a tattoo first, and then he got his first one. He did not stop after that. All of Messi's tattoos have a significance for him. We are here to discuss Lionel Messi’s tattoos and the meaning behind getting them inked.1. His Mother’s Portrait Messi has got his Mother’s Portrait as a tattoo on the left of his back. This was the first tattoo he got, the portrait of his mother, Celia. Messi is very close to his mother and she is his lucky charm for helping him to achieve his dreams every step of the way. He is a family person whose first priority is his family. To express his love for his mother, he got the portrait of his mother tattooed on his back. Messi's mother, Celia and his brother Matias manage the charitable trust, ‘Leo Messi Foundation’ founded in the year 2007 to help those children in at-risk situations.2. The HandPrintsMessi got a ‘HandPrints’ Tattoo on the left calf muscle. When he became a father for the first time on 2nd November 2012, he got the handprints of his baby ‘Thiago’ inked on his leg. He used to miss his training just to be with Antonella, his wife at the time of their son's birth. Messi had announced the birth of his baby boy on his Facebook page, "I am the happiest man in the world today, my son is born and thanks to God for this gift! Thanks to my family for all the love and support! A hug to everyone.”3.The ‘Thiago’ TattooMessi got the name of his firstborn, ‘Thiago’ Tattooed on his left calf muscle showing his love and affection for his newborn son. He was really happy and initially got his son's handprints of his son tattooed within a heart shading tattoo. 4.The ‘Football’ TattooMessi got a ‘Football’ tattooed on his left leg. He was passionate about football from an early age. Messi used to play all the time with his brothers. Today, he is the best football player in the world has achieved all of this because of his dedication to the sport. He got the football tattoed on his leg to express his love and passion for football.5.The ‘Jesus’ TattooMessi got the tattoo of ‘Jesus’ on his right arm. He got the tattoo of Jesus’s face with a crown of thrones on his arm. This shows his religious beliefs and how he pays homage to it too.6.The ‘Lotus’ TattooMessi got the tattoo of a ‘Lotus’ on his right arm. Messi comes from a small city of Argentina, Rosaria. He is a perfect example of a person who started with nothing and became super successful in life. The Lotus tattoo on his right arm explains the same. This tattoo is a part of his full sleeve tattoo and signifies that talent can grow from anywhere. It has a spiritual meaning as well. The lotus symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, purity, and enlightenment.7.The ‘Rose Window’ TattooMessi even got a ‘Rose Window’ Tattoo on his right elbow. The ‘rose window’ is a prominent tattoo of his sleeve tattoo. It has been inspired by the Sagrada Familia church located in Barcelona.8.‘King Crown’ TattooMessi got the ‘King Crown’ Tattoo on his right arm. He got this tattoo inked for his beautiful wife Antonella Roccuzzo who has a similar kind of tattoo on her right arm. His wife Antonella Roccuzzo has got the ‘queen crown’ tattoo on her right arm.9.The ‘Antonella Eye’ TattooMessi got the tattoo of his Wife Antonella’s eye inked on his right arm. He had known her since he was 5 years old and they started dating in the year 2008. The couple was blessed with their first son Thiago in the year 2012. Their second son, Mateo was born in the year 2015. Messi and Antonella got married in the year 2017 and their third son was born in the year 2018.10.The ‘Giant Clock’Messi got the tattoo of a ‘Giant Clock’ inked on his right forearm. Other than this giant clock that runs across his entire right forearm, he even got timepiece cogs. This signifies that time is the most valuable thing in a person's lifetime.11.The ‘Timepiece Cogs’ TattooMessi got the ‘Timepiece Cogs’ Tattoo on his right forearm. These tattoos are known to be a reminder of the passing time. It is a reflection of wanting to live in the present moment instead of looking in the past or worrying about the future.12.‘Rosary’ TattooMessi got a ‘Rosary’ Tattoo on his right forearm. The football superstar got a rosary tattoo that makes the outline of his hometown, Rosario. Roberto Loper, Messi’s tattoo artist said that at first, they intended to create a rosary that depicts the stories of Messi's life through images. He also got the maps of South America and Europe tattooed and to cover the entire area, and give it a unique look, orange coloured flowers were also inked. Roberto said,13.The ‘Map of South America and Europe’Messi even got the tattoo of the ‘Map of South America and Europe’ inked on his right arm, but we do not know the exact location of this tattoo and there is not a piece of clear cut information available about this tattoo.14.The tattoo of No. '10'Messi has got a tattoo of No. 10 inked on his left leg. Messi's jersey number for both ‘FC Barcelona’ and ‘Argentina National Football’ team is the number 10. Earlier, his entire sleeve of a dagger with wings and roses pattern which he later got covered. And now he just has the handprints, number 10, and the football tattoos on his left leg.15.The tattoo of the ‘Dagger with Wings’Messi got the tattoo of the ‘Dagger with Wings’ inked on his left leg. Some while ago, he used to have the dagger with wings tattoo covered with a rose pattern surrounding it. For this tattoo, the footballer was trolled several times on the social media because of which he got the tattoos covered on his left leg. Now, he only has the name of his song along with his handprints, the number 10, and the football tattoo on his left leg.16.The ‘Birthdates’ TattooMessi has got the ‘Birthdates’ Tattoo on both his legs. On his left leg, inside the heart-shaped handprints tattoo of his firstborn son Thiago, he got the birthdates of his three sons and his wife Antonella inked. The birthdate of Thiago is 2nd November 2012, Mateo was born on 11th September 2015, Ciro was born on 10th March 2018, and his wife Anonella’s birthdate is 26th February 1988. Other than the birthdates, Messi got the names of his sons and his wife Antonella inked on the same leg.Read More: Lionel Messi claims record sixth Ballon d'Or, Rapinoe wins women's award
Hardik Pandya amazing tattoosHardik Pandya is one of the most stylish Indian cricketers and the girls are all in love with him. Hardik has so many tattoos on his body and he loves to get them inked. He doesn't just get them inked but there's a meaning behind each of his tattoos. His charm is irresistible and his body inks add more to this guy's charm.1. Believe TattooHardik Pandya has got a “Believe” tattoo on his left arm.2.Tiger TattooHardik Pandya got a 'tiger' tattoo inked on his body. This tattoo is Hardik's favourite one among all his tattoos. The tiger tattoo is a representation of the strength and courage to win.3. The “never give up” TattooHardik Pandya has got a "never give up" tattoo inked on his right arm. It is an interesting one of a fighter who is carrying a sword. It is inked on the inner side of his right arm. Tattoo of the phrase “never give up” is also linked along with it. It always gives him the motivation to keep fighting and never quit.4.“LiVE TO SUCCEED OR Die Trying” TattooHardik Pandya got a tattoo of the phrase, “Live to succeed or die trying” is inked on the bicep of his left arm.5.Paw Tattoo on NeckHardik Pandya got a 'Paw' tattoo on right side of his neck. He loves the dog so much and he showed love for two of his dogs by getting their “paws” tattooed on his neck. The tattoo has four paws, two of which have the initials (A, B) of his 2 dogs whose names are Aston Pandya and Bentley Pandya.6. Peace Symbol on NeckHardik Pandya got the tattoo of the Peace symbol inked on the left side of his neck. The peace symbol is a popular one in several cultures and does send out a warm message to one and all, that the cricketer has put all of his problems behind him and found peace in his life.7. Time Defining ClockHardik Pandya got a clock tattooed on his left forearm which also has Hardik's birth time locked in it.8.Tattoo on Right ForearmHardik Pandya has got an abstract tattoo on his right forearm. Although we do not know the hidden meaning behind this one.It is also rumoured that Pandya has got a tattoo on his right forearm with Hardik’s name inked in 16 different languages but this rumour is incorrect.Read More: KL RAHUL : SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS AND THEIR MEANING
SHIKHAR DHAWAN'S AMAZING TATTOOSShikhar Dhawan is an Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed opening batsman and occasionally plays right-arm off-break bowler. Dhawan plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and for the Delhi Capitals team in the IPL (Indian Premier League). Shikhar Dhawan has earlier played for the Indian Under-17 and Under-19 teams before he made his debut for Delhi in the year 2004.Shikhar Dhawan is one of the Indian cricketers who sports tattoos on many parts of his body, especially on his biceps. He loves tattoos and is addicted to getting inked, and so does his half-Bengali wife. Shikhar Dhawan got his first tattoo at the age of 15. He got the tattoo without telling his parents.1. His Religious TattoosShikhar Dhawan got the figures from the Indian mythology including Arjuna (the character from Mahabharat that signifies determination). He also got the tattoos of Lord Shiva and Baba Deep Singh inked on the elbow of his right arm.2. The Carpe Diem TattooShikhar Dhawan got the tattoo of a ‘Carpe Diem’ inked on the back of his left arm. The tattoo symbolizes his urge to make the most of his time at present and not worry about what will happen in the future.3. The Tribal DesignShikhar Dhawan really likes cool tribal designs and that's why he got a tribal design inked on his right shoulder and another one on his back.4.The Bird TattooShikhar Dhawan got the tattoo of a bird along with a leafless tree inked on his left calf.5.Tattoo of His Wife’s NameShikhar Dhawan got the tattoo of his wife’s name, Ayesha inked on his left wrist. This tattoo shows his gesture of love for his wife. Shikhar Dhawan married his wife Ayesha Mukherjee the year 2012.Read More: CHECK OUT HARDIK PANDYA'S AMAZING TATTOOS AND THE HIDDEN MEANINGS
Most Popular Online Games in 2020If you're looking for an amazing online game to play with your friends or just pass the time, then you've come to the right place. We have a list of the top 10 online games in 2020. Now, it up to you to explore these games and decide whether it’s a good game or just average. These are some of the most played games. With the whole world being under a complete lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have a lot of time to spend, so this list will come handy for all the game lovers.1.PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)Can be played on: XBOX, iOS, PC, Android.Number of Online Players: More than 50 million online playersPUBG has been developed by the PUBG Corporation. It is the Most Popular Online Game as of now. This game has made the whole world crazy about it and within a short period of time, millions of people started playing this game. Actually, PUBG is based upon the games, armor and H1Z1. In a normal PUBG game, up to 99 players can play in a game at a time. PUBG is one of the most popular games of all time and we are especially in love with its graphics and real situations where a map and a mission is assigned with enemies hiding in the bushes. You can win the game if you are able to survive the situation and kill all of the hidden enemies. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds was launched in the year 2018.2.Fortnite Battle RoyaleCan be played on: XBOX, iOS, PC, Android.Number of Online Players: 39 Million online playersFortnite Battle Royale has been developed by the Epic Games. This game became popular in the year 2017 but has taken the rage in the year 2018. Fornite Battle Royale is still leading but its popularity is not much since they only have the boy’s zone and PUBG, on the other hand, has taken on both genders. The game has several features, equipment, and game-stages with much higher no of players but it isn't that popular. The Fornite Battle Royale was launched in the year 2017.3. Apex LegendsCan be played on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and XBOX.Number of Online Players: 50 Million online playersApex Legends has been developed by Respawn Entertainment. The game was launched last year and ever since it has been in the news. The players who don't really play PUBG and Fortnite but like the battlefield games then this one is perfect for them. In the game, there are teams of six players each with three players in a squad who are left on the island to savage other resources and weapons to fight with the other squads at that time. The winning squad is the one left with more number of team players. The map games as well as the ping communication system in the game should be used from here on. It is also one of the best superhero-themed video games in 2020. The Apex Legends was launched in the year 2019.4.League of Legends (LOL)Can be played on: XBOX, iOS, PC, Android.Number of Online Players: 27 Million online playersLeague of Legends (LOL) has been developed by Riot games. This is definitely an evergreen game released way back in the year 2009. The players can pick their champions who will compete with the other champions later on in this game. The game also has a stunning mode and cool graphics and there is so much excitement on each level and all the games. It is a multiplayer action game with RPG. The League of Legends was launched in the year 2009.Read More: CHECK OUT HARDIK PANDYA'S AMAZING TATTOOS AND THE HIDDEN MEANINGS5.Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveCan be played on: XBOX 360, OS X, Microsoft Windows, Play station 3 and LinuxNumber of Online Players: 32 Million online playersCounter-Strike has been developed by the Valve Corporation. This game has terrorist and counter-terrorist attacks. In the game, the players have to diffuse and plant the bombs, accomplish their missions, securing the locations, making sure that they kill the terrorist and guard the hostages who are shown on the map. It is a multiplayer shooter game. Killing the enemies and accomplishing all the goals comes with rewards like more cash and prizes. The game also has the overtime communities as well as the strategies. The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was launched in the year 2014.6.HearthStoneCan be played on: XBOX, iOS, PC, Android.Number of Online Players: 29 Million online playersHearthStone has been developed by Blizzard Entertainment. This game is different than the other games on this list. Blizzard Entertainment had launched this game for the purpose of an experiment but it was well received and became a hit. In this game, cards deck are collected from different houses and different powers. Each of these cards is used to lower the health and life of the opponent so as to win the game. The HearthStone was launched in the year 2012.7.MinecraftCan be played on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.Number of Online Players: 91 Million online players Minecraft has been developed by Mojang.This game has been very popular. It has several modes using which the players have to survive and build their campus. The users have the complete authority to take upon the animal buildings, people and the food. Minecraft is a 3D sandbox game with not many restrictions and the users can do whatever they want to do. It has several modes including the Survival mode, adventure mode, creative mode, and the spectator mode. The Minecraft was launched in the year 2011.8.DOTA 2Can be played on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.Number of Online Players: 5 Million players onlineDOTA 2 has been developed by the Valve Corporation. The company has been spending millions of dollars on the game for its multiplayer mode. It has been rewarded with the title of production quality, rewarding gameplay, and faithfulness to its predecessors. The has some esports scene with several world players playing all over the world in several tournaments and leagues. DOTA 2 was launched in the year 2015.9.Division 2 Can be played on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, XboxNumber of Online Players: 63,817 Consoles sold.Division 2 has been developed by Massive Entertainment. The game is played through the third-person perspective. The game happens in Washington D.C. seven months after its predecessor, in which a civil war takes place between the survivors and the villainous bands of marauders. The players can also cooperate with each other to achieve their objectives. There is also the feature of raids that can be completed by not more than eight players. The critics have given this game some good reviews and several have said that the game has been improved since the last version. Division 2 was launched in the year 2019.10.The Splatoon 2Can be played on Wii UNumber of Online Players: 5 Million players onlineThe game has been developed by Nintendo.Splatoon 2 is a third-person shooter. In this game, the players control anthropomorphic squid called Inklings and later on the Octolings, anthropomorphic octopuses. They use colored ink to attack their opponents and clear the goals. Also, the inklings and Octolings can morph between the social form and can fire the ink using their weapons, and squid form which allows them to swim through the ink of their own color so as to move fast and refill the ink. Splatoon 2 was launched in the year 2015.Read More: CHECK OUT SHIKHAR DHAWAN'S AMAZING TATTOOS AND THE HIDDEN MEANINGS
Play it Safe: Online GamingOnline games are played on the Internet through a computer console, mobile device, or app. What makes it different from traditional games is the ability to play and communicate with other players online. Games can range from task/mission-based activities to sports games and anything in between. Online games can be a great way to communicate with people, develop teamwork skills, and of course, they are a source of entertainment for young people.Many of you will learn about the more traditional game formats where you buy physical games for popular consoles, such as Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo. What Types of Online Games Are There?There are many different forms of online games. These range from free games or applications that can be downloaded on mobile phones to games that can be played on consoles with Internet access, for example, PlayStation or Xbox.Games and web applications: Games that can be played on the Internet through specific websites, or through applications that can be downloaded to mobile phones. These types of games include games that are played through social media services, for example through Facebook, that allow players to communicate with friends.Console games - Games played with entertainment consoles, for example, Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo. The consoles are connected to televisions, and games can be bought in stores or downloaded online.Mobile games - Games that can be downloaded to your mobile phone. Many of them are free at first, but fees are often included in these games. For example, users can sometimes pay to get additional functionality to help them complete the game. In-game purchases can usually be disabled in users ’mobile settings.Portable gaming: Devices like iPads or Nintendo DSI also host online games. What Are the Risks of Online Gaming?Inappropriate content: Some online games may not be appropriate for your child's age and may contain violent or sexual images. All online games come with an age recommendation. To prevent your child from accessing inappropriate games, please ensure that parental settings are active on your computers/consoles and check the age rating here in the games your child accesses.Multiplayer gameplay: Many online games allow multiplayer modes that can pose some dangers for young adults. In multiplayer mode, users can play with other players from anywhere in the world. Some of these games allow users to send messages to each other through text or voice modes. In some cases, young players may experience online abuse/harassment from other players, especially when feelings are high after a competitive match.Players may be exposed to inappropriate player language, and in some cases, young people may be left open to unwanted contacts by sharing personal information through their profiles or by talking to other players.To avoid this, make sure your child's profile is private and encourage him not to use real pictures or full names of his game profile and not to share any personal information. It's also a good idea to allow your child to talk to you if he is uncomfortable or unsure of something he found while playing. Make sure your child knows how to prevent a player from sending spam.Pay-to-play - many online games are free to download. However, these games may provide additional features, once the game becomes life, which users can buy. It is a common practice among games and downloadable apps to give players the opportunity to purchase access to the next level of the game or purchase features to help them complete the games. It can be very easy for players to unintentionally collect accounts in these games. To avoid this, parents should make sure they have a specific password on the phone/device for in-app purchases or turn off this option on the phone/device; this can usually be done through the app / mobile settings.Tips for Keeping Your Child SafeHere are some helpful tips to ensure a safe online playing experience for your child.• Check the age rating for the games your kids play and make sure the games are age-appropriate.• Advise your child not to share personal details online or on their personal files. For teenagers, it might be better to discuss the dangers of sharing information online.• Encourage your child to play with integrity and treat other players with respect.• Use family safety settings to protect your child from discovering games that may not be suitable for age/content.• Many parents find it helpful to agree on time limits for playing with their children.• Playing online games can leave computers/devices open at risk of contracting the virus. Protect your computer by making sure your antivirus software is up to date.• Make sure your child knows how to report or prevent other players who engage in cyberbullying or any inappropriate behaviorUseful Links for ParentsAge Rating and Game Reviews Pan European Game Information (advice on age ratings and suitability of games): pegi.info/en/index/Reporting or Blocking Players X-Box –support.xbox.com/en-IE/xbox-one/system/how-to-block-player PlayStation – support.us.playstation.com/report-inappropriate-or-abusive-usersRead More: Online Games: Top 10 Most Popular Online Games in 2020
Sachin TendulkarWhen Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from the cricket test on Thursday, here is a compilation of some interesting facts about the little teacher.Sachin Tendulkar is the first active cricketer from India to be nominated for Rajya Sabha.As an aspiring fast fast bowler, Dennis Lillee MRF Pace in 1987 rejected the young Sachin Tendulkar.During the 1987 World Cup, Sachin was a ball boy in the match between India and Zimbabwe at Wankhede Stadium. He was 14 years old at the time.Sachin Tendulkar sent Pakistan as a substitute during a one-day training match against India at Brabourne Stadium in 1988.During his early days, Tendulkar would get a coin from his coach Ramakant Achrekar if he can pass a full communication session without being fired. Tendulkar has 13 of these currencies.In October 1995, Sachin became the richest cricketer player when he signed a five-year contract worth Rs. 31.5 crores with World Tel.Sachin Tendulkar was sleeping with the cricket team during his junior days.Sachin Tendulkar loves to collect perfumes and watches.Tendulkar's first car was a Maruti-800.Sachin Tendulkar was the first international batsman to be given him a third-umpire In 1992, on the second day of the Durban Test, a shot was taken by Jonty Rhodes Tendulkar under the fold. After watching TV replays, he was tried. South African Karl Liebenberg was the third referee in the match.At the age of 19, Sachin Tendulkar became the youngest Indian to play cricket in the district.The first advertisement in which Sachin appeared was for a sticking plaster.The first brand approved by Sachin Tendulkar was 'Boost'. was so He was seen alongside Kapil Dev in several of his trailer films, whose debut took place in 1990.In his first test match, English soccer player Alan Mulally complained that Sachin Tendulkar was hitting a broader bat than a regular willow. Sachin Tendulkar has started centuries in his first games in the Ranji, Duleep and Irani Trophy.Sachin Tendulkar was taken to the square in his first appearance in Ranji by his then- captain, Ravi Shastri.Sachin Tendulkar uses a very heavy bat fold, weighing 3.2 lbs. Only South Africa`s Lance Klusener used a heavier bat in world cricket.Sachin Tendulkar, who is considered a calm person, was very bullied at school.Sachin Tendulkar went to see the red movie in 1995 with a beard and a costume. It all went wrong when his glasses fell off and the audience recognized him in the movie theater.Sachin Tendulkar received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award and Padma Shri from the Indian government. He is the only Indian cricketer to get it all.Read More: Online Games: Top 10 Most Popular Online Games in 2020
French Grand Prix cancelled The race in Le Castellet becomes the tenth stage of the Formula One championship that was destroyed in 2020 and that has been canceled or postponed.French Grand Prix organizers announced on Monday the cancellation of the race scheduled for June 28 due to the coronary virus pandemic."Given the evolving situation related to the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the French Grand Prix takes note of the decisions announced by the French state, which makes it impossible to maintain our event," said the race director-general. Eric Bouillier.The race in Le Castellet becomes the tenth stage of the Formula One championship that was destroyed in 2020 and that has been canceled or postponed.The French Open at Roland Garros has already moved to September as a result of the epidemic with the Tour de France race also postponed.The next race on the calendar is the Austrian GP (July 5), which could be the opening season July.Formula One: French Grand Prix DateRaceStatusMarch 15Australian GPCancelledMarch 22Bahrain GPPostponedApril 3Vietnam GPPostponedApril 19Chinese GPPostponedMay 3Dutch GPPostponedMay 10Spanish GPPostponedMay 24Monaco GPCancelledJune 7Azerbaijan GPPostponedJune 14Canadian GPPostponedJune 28French GPCancelled
Actor Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film 83 is among the numerous Bollywood projects postponed by the coronavirus lockdown. it was supposed to release in April but has been placed on hold indefinitely.Recent rumors suggested that the film could release straight to a streaming platform soon. However, the film’s producers have refuted it. talking to PTI, Reliance Entertainment Group CEO Shibashish Sarkar said they are not looking in this direction for the next six months.“There isn't any truth about this. As producers and even the director, we all are on the same page that we wish to attend for theatrical release. we are going to first complete the film then we are going to wait. If six or nine months down the road. If things become much worse we are going to take a call later. there's no hurry.“Everybody has shown interest in this project but we are not going to engage in any discussion for a straight to digital release currently. we are going to watch for the next four to 6 months before taking a call,” he said.He added that the VFX and post-production work of 83 remains pending. The film, directed by Kabir Khan, was set to be released in April. There are reports a few big OTT platforms are offering Rs 143 crore to the producers of 83.The film talks about India’s first World Cup win under the captaincy of Kapil Dev in 1983. It also stars Hardy Sandhu, Deepika Padukone, Jiva, Saqib Saleem, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Pankaj Tripathi among others.Read More: 20 interesting facts about Sachin Tendulkar
Men's World Boxing ChampionshipsIndia lost the rights to host the 2021 Men's World Boxing Championships to Serbia on Tuesday after the International Boxing Association claimed that the national federation had not paid host fees, which claimed that AIBA "acted in haste".The Indian Boxing Association acknowledged the delay but blamed "procedural complications" arising out of AIBA's failure to solve "problems" regarding the account to which the funds would be transferred.An estimated $ 4 million was due to be made on December 2 last year.“After New Delhi failed to fulfill its obligations to pay the host fees as stated in the terms of the host city agreement, AIBA terminated the contract. Therefore, India will have to pay a cancellation fine of $ 500,000,” said in a statement.The elite competition, which would have happened for the first time in the country, will be held in the Serbian city of Belgrade."Serbia has everything to organize a major event for athletes, coaches, officials and, of course, for boxing fans," said Mohamed Moustahsane, AIBA President.BFI is chaired by Ajay Singh, who also owns Spicejet Airlines. AIBA has been suspended by the IOC due to poor financial management.“The AIBA account was frozen in Lausanne. AIBA was planning to make some previous payments through an account in Serbia. Since Serbia is on the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF countries), Indian banks do not usually do so by sending money to Serbia. AIBA may not solve these problems, "read statement from BFI to PTI."We have reason to believe that the decision to relocate the WCH-2021 was taken quickly without proper consultation with the BFI ... the punishment is shocking and surprising."Both sides are working towards a friendly settlement. BFI is confident that the penalty will be suspended and that we will host the world championship in the future," he added.The National Authority held the Women's World Championship in 2018 and won the rights to host the Asian Championships later this year just a few weeks ago.AIBA said she was glad to have found a new host for the event, which will take place in the Olympic year now that the Tokyo Games have been postponed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic."It is a major step towards the new competition system and also the financial stability of our organization, which will depend less and less on Olympic funds," said Mustafa."Because of the rescheduling of the 2020 Olympics, the AIBA Executive Committee will discuss with the host country the possible dates to adjust," he added."We believe that we will maintain the planned schedule and will hold the world championship in 2021 after the Games if the pandemic situation is under control." The head of the Serbian Boxing Federation Nenad Borovcanin welcomed the Championship back to Belgrade after 43 years."After the 1978 historical championship in the capital, Yugoslavia, this is the second time that our nation has returned as a host. I firmly believe that the Serbian Boxing Federation will do a great job of organizing this tournament ..." he said.Read More: AIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
As the ace cricketer Rohit Sharma turns 33 on Thursday, let's go on a memory path and revive the three tons that the right-handed batsman scored in ODI format.Rohit, popularly known as "Hitman", made his ODI debut on June 23, 2007.209 v. Australia, Bangalore, 2013Batting First, Rohit was slow and took some time to build innings. However, as soon as he got a scheme of things, Rohit started chasing the bowlers and before passing the 100 Play mark. After reaching his century, he changed gears and continued raising his first double century in ODI. Then he went to play a knock of 209 with only 158 balls. These innings helped India score 383 runs on the board, and this effort helped the team win the match with 57 runs.264 Against Sri Lanka, Calcutta, 2014Rohit scored 264 runs in only 173 balls against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and this knock remains the highest score of any batsman in 50 over format to date. The 32-year-old took a break when he was only scoring 4 runs, and the batsman got the most out of him while scoring an additional 260 runs to make Sri Lankan bowlers toil on the field.208 Against Sri Lanka, Mohali, 2017First batting, Rohit Sharma continued to play a knock of 208 off only 153 balls bringing the men's in the blue score to 392/4. Right-handed batsman innings was studded with 13 four and 12 sixes. This effort helped India win the match by 141 runs.At the Cricket World Cup 2019, Rohit Sharma finished the tournament as the highest run-scorer after scoring 648 runs from just nine matches at an average of 81.00.During the tournament, he also became the first batsman who scored five centuries in one single edition of the World Cup.Rohit, who is now vice-caption of the ODI Team, has played 224 ODIs, 108 T20Is, and 32 tests so far.Read More: 20 interesting facts about Sachin TendulkarLatest Sports News, Top Sports News
Free online games have captured a huge fan base from all over the world. Players of all ages love to play free games from home or from any other suitable placeWhen you have enough time to spend time and don't want to go out to beat boring hours, it is a good idea to choose online games to have fun without leaving your home. Regardless of the fact that game addiction is not good for your health, there are many interesting benefits available to those who play it in a limited time period. Yes, you can enjoy real excitement and fun just by sitting in the comfort of your own home.Several years ago, it was not possible to play free games on your computer or any other device. However, introducing the best online flash games made it relatively easy for players to have this fun without having to pay money out of pockets. Well, most of these great games are available for free. Most online games are available for free.Take part in these games, be part of mini-tournaments, and play against your friends and family. Say goodbye to all the concerns about paying shoes or drinking too much and going home.We can say that all the facts we discussed here will help you find out why free online games are a great way to spend some of your free time. All you have to do is stay away from addiction to them; otherwise, they will give you benefits that are sure to make your life more exciting and enjoyable.You can use online and offline educational software designed to provide users with complete information on how to play their favorite online games and achieve perfection. You can also talk to other people who play these games regularly and have no problem sharing information related to PC and mobile games with people with similar interests.Today, these games have become a common conversation between children and adults. Compared to other resources such as plastic stoves, pans, utensils and toys available for fun, online games have also made it a unique place in the hearts of girls, especially those who want to improve their knowledge and skills in everyday household chores. .There are many websites available to make you enjoyableLike many other girls, she also played with fireplaces and plastic utensils to have fun during your childhood. If you are a child, you should plan to buy a new kitchen set and have fun with your friends. The good news is that today you have the opportunity to bake and cook some very delicious recipes in free online cooking games designed exclusively for girls.Conclusion: With many options in free online games, you can easily find the option that gives you unlimited fun on the one hand, as well as offering a workable platform to learn some essentials for your favorite sports and daily home chores... On the other handRead More: Online Games:Top 10 Most Popular Online Games in 2020
What is Bossaball?Bossaball is a uniquely acrobatic and energetic game, an exciting mix of sport, music and lots of fun. Incorporating elements of volleyball, football, and gymnastics, bossaball is played on a specially designed inflatable platform integrated with a trampoline in the middle. Although bossaball can be played without music, the Busa Nova tone (hence the name " Bossaball"), which generally defines the game frequency, is an important feature of the sport. During large-scale events, the bossaball game is usually supervised by "Samba Referee" who simultaneously assumes the role of master of the party and DJ of the event.Bossaball, an exciting sport like no other, has been shown alongside major events that include not only sports but also music, beach, and city festivals. Often times, the audience is surprised by the players who offer fierce services, punches, and nails with a lot of taste and style. At the same time, accompanying music creates a festive atmosphere in which viewers enthusiastically participate in the celebration.Bossaball HistoryBossaball is a relatively new sport invented by Filip Eyckmans , originally from Belgium. The sport was officially launched in the world in 2004 and has since been introduced in many countries in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Bossaball was launched in countries such as Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands and Brazil. Netherlands is the only country to have a major league in the league.Bossaball was introduced to Singapore in late 2007 by Muhammad Saifuddin, founder of Bossaball Singapore. In 2009, Singapore sent a team to participate in the Bossaball World Cup in Turkey. Other countries that have participated are Brazil, Belgium, Netherlands, and Kuwait. Singapore is one of the first countries to actively promote Bossaball in society and sport is now included in physical education lessons in some schools.Rules (how to play)Similar to volleyball, the goal in Bossaball is to place the ball on the opponent's side of the field. This relatively new sport is basically a volleyball game filled with gymnastics and soccer techniques. However, there are differences that players should be familiar with. According to Bossaball Singapore, here are the official Bossaball championship rules:There are two opposing teams consisting of 4 to 6 players in each group.Only one person is allowed in the trampoline section on every aspect of the court (for security reasons) Each team is allowed up to 5 touches (in one game) before sending the ball to their opponents.Players can use any part of their body, for example. For example hands, head, or feet - to touch the ball. Players can only touch the ball once with their hands. However, a second consecutive touch by the same player is allowed as long as the players use other parts of their bodies (such as their legs or head) to hit the ball. These touches are commonly known as "soccer touch". A "soccer touch" is necessary on a course of 3 touches or more. When the attack shot occurs in the inflatable areas of the opponent's court, a point or 3 points is awarded to the scoring team if the scoring touch is performed using the hand or other parts of the body, respectively. When the attack shot falls on the trampoline section of the opponent's court, the scoring team is awarded 3 or 5 points if the scoring touch is made using the hand or other parts of the body, respectively.The play comes and goes until the team drops the ball onto the opponent's team. The first team to score 25 points wins.How to get startedThe selected sport that draws influences from various Bossaball sources requires physical exertion but it is very exciting and fun. Clinics and workshops are organized from time to time. If you are interested in getting started with Bossaball, you can make an appointment to visit "Play! Bossaball @ Club Yuying" (47 Hougang Ave 1) any time from 9 AM until 9 PM on weekendsRead More: Bossaball Rules: How To Play Bossaball | Players and Equipment
Shoaib Akhtar said he would produce "bowlers who are more aggressive, quick and talkative" if he had the opportunity to be the Indian bowling coach.Former Pakistani runner Shoaib Akhtar says he is interested in becoming the bowling coach for Indian Cricket team if there is an offer, saying that he is able to put in place "the most aggressive, fastest and most powerful pacers. " Akhtar expressed his desire for an interview on the social networking application "Helo". When asked if he would like to join the Indian bowling unit in the future, he replied in a positive manner. The current bowling alley in India is Bhatar Arun. "I will definitely do it," said Akhtar. "My job is to disseminate knowledge. What I have learned is knowledge and I will disseminate it."One of the fastest bowlers who played the game added, "I will produce bowlers who are more aggressive, faster and more talkative than the current bowlers who will pick up strikes in a way that they will like very much."He said he had always wanted to share his knowledge with emerging cricketers and was looking forward to producing more aggressive bowlers.He also added that he would like to "coach" the IPL Kolkata Knight Riders franchise, for which he played in the inaugural edition of the T20 League.The former player also spoke about his first interaction with the great Indian striker Sachin Tendulkar in the 1998 series."I saw him but I didn't know how big his name was in India. In Chennai, I came to know he was known as a god in India."Akhtar said, "He was my very close friend. In 1998, when I played as fast as possible, Indian fans celebrated with me. I have a huge fan following in India."Read More: 20 interesting facts about Sachin Tendulkar
As Korea continues to regain its feet after facing the toughest Covid-19, Florida remains the United States' sporting savior. USA, planning UFC and golf activities within a week,Despite the fact that there are no signs of decreased coronavirus infection worldwide, some sports are trying to return. As Korea begins finding its feet after fighting the worst Covid-19, Florida continues to be the lifesaver of American sports, as it hosts UFC and golf events within a week.Do you miss the NBA playoffs and Major League Baseball? Well here are some tournaments from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).While Major League Baseball in the United States Continuing to think about plans for what to do in its own season, ESPN has signed a contract to broadcast six KBO games per week, starting with Tuesday's first game of the season betweenDaegu’s Samsung Lions and Changwon-based NC Dinos, which Dinos won 4-0.The country's professional football leagues will kick off on Friday without spectators attending the stadiums.As one of the first major professional sports competitions in the world to return to work in an epidemic, the Korean Baseball Organization has taken many precautions to create safe playing environments.Players and coaches will undergo a fever test before entering the stadiums, while the referees and first and third coaches must wear masks during matches. Players are prohibited from high-fiving their teammates or signing autographs. Chewing tobacco is banned to avoid spitting.Latex masks and gloves will be required at the training facilities. Gaming enthusiasts will be banned until KBO is convinced to reduce the risk of infection. If any member of the team is positive for the coronavirus at any time during the season, the league will be closed for at least three weeks.UFC 249On May 9, the UFC will return with UFC 249 and will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in an enclosed space. This event will be very important for visualization and anatomy as it will be the first major promotional sporting event to return despite the fact that most of the world is still suffering from the effects of the Coronavirus. The UFC will likely show the world a plan for how events are organized in a world where Covid-19 has not yet appeared."In today's world, it's as safe as possible. We live in a new normal," said Donald Mozy, according to ESPN, who will be the chief ringside physician for the Florida State Boxing Commission at UFC 249.. We can do closed events, which limits the number of people. Those who work will exercise social distancing. "ESPN also said that once the fighters arrive or travel to Jacksonville, they will be tested for Covid-19, either for the diagnosis of coronavirus or for antibody tests. In an email assessed by ESPN, the UFC will examine fighters daily for Covid-19 symptoms and perform regular temperature checks.One of the fighters, Donald Cerrone, chose to drive his RV from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Jacksonville, Florida, and stay in the same RV, rather than staying in a hotel provided by the UFC.Rory returnsIndeed, Florida became the cradle of professional sports during the coronavirus pandemic. After letting the UFC work in the state and hosting three different events over a nine-day period, it will also offer a return to golf.World’s number one Rory McIlroy will play with Dustin Johnson, against Ricky Fowler and Matthew Woolfe in a $ 4 million skins game, which is fully supported by the PGA Tour and will be played without spectators.This will be the first time golf has returned since the players' championship was abandoned after the first round on March 12. The PGA Tour hopes to continue its programs from June 11onwards in Fort Worth, Texas, during the colonial event.Don't hold your horsesNext Monday, horse racing will return to France after its suspension from March 17. The French police authorized the holding of races at Paris Longchamp."We received strong support from the ministers in charge of racing, finance and agriculture, so the problem was at the local level which allowed us to move forward," said France Galop chief executive Olivier Delloye, according to BBC.Horse-racing has continued without spectators and social distancing protocols continued on certain tracks in the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong. But now, while allowing the French to broadcast events, Great Britain can do the same. British horse racing authority chief Nick Rust said the procedure could begin within a week of government approval.Read More: Sports events, Sports news
The former Indian leader MS Dhoni has always been known for taking calculated risks and remain calm during crunch situations. But he's honest enough to admit that he feels hot when things get too complicated. By supporting MFORE, who was sacked by former Indian player S Badrinath alongside entrepreneur Saravana Kumar , Dhoni gave his opinion on the often overlooked mental health problem. "In India I think there is always a big problem with accepting a certain weakness with regard to the mental aspects, but we generally call it mental illness," Dhoni said in a session with coaches. From various major sporting disciplines before the nationwide lockdown."Nobody really says that when I go to bat, the first 5 to 10 deliveries my heart rate is elevated, I feel pressure, I'm a little scared because that's what everyone feels, how do you handle that? " Note the captain of the winning World Cup team. "It's a small problem, but we often hesitate to talk to a coach about it, so the relationship between a player and a coach is very important for any sport," said Dhoni, who did not participate in an international match. After the start of the semi-final of the Indian World Cup last July. Stressing the importance of the mental fitness trainer, Dhoni said: "The mental fitness trainer should not be the one who comes for 15 days, because when you come for 15 days, you only share the experience. If the mental fitness coach is still with the player, he can understand the areas that affect his sport. " Badrinath believed that MFORE's main objective was to eliminate mind-induced interference and allow the athlete to reach his true potential. "We have been working on this project for about 8-10 months. What we have is a group of 20-25 coaches and sports psychologists from around the world. Our idea is to make the athlete interact with them. We can then to propose specific programs, we have essentially created a platform which allows the athlete to regularly do his mental training. "Read More: Virat Kohli: Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
WWE Money In The Bank 2020 resultsWWE Money In The Bank 2020 Results: MITB was the second major event held by WWE without fans due to the Coronavirus pandemic, so the company innovated a bit with the main games.WWE Money In The Bank 2020 Results: This year’s Money in the Bank ladder match was fun from start to finish, and that's how a match is played in lockdown. MITB was the second major event held by WWE without fans due to the coronavirus epidemic, so the company became a bit creative in the beginning games.Chaos has reached a whole new level as this year's competitors traverse the hallways, offices, and WWE Boardrooms to reach the briefcase located on the rooftop of the multi-story building.At the main event, instead of climbing a ladder inside a ring, WWE men and women fought inside the WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, trying to reach the roof and claim the briefcase. Otis and Asuka appeared as winners.The concept was different, and the way it was portrayed was amazing. Otis's victory was a big surprise, but the way he won was better, as AJ Styles, who had one hand on the bag, lost her after Corbin poured it out. The case came out of his grip, and falling in the arms of Otis.Meanwhile, four titles were also available for tonight and all Champions were successfully retained.Bailey defeated Tamina via a pinfall (with little help from Sasha Banks) to retain the title. This was not a great match as the champ hit an awkward pin for the victory.Braun Strowman pulled the black sheep mask out from under the ring, to beat Bray Wyatt in his game and keep the world championship. Firefly Fun House puppets also appeared outside the ring, it was enough to save their Lord.Drew McIntyre defeated Seth Rollins in a thrilling encounter that began with the Messiah using McIntyre with a series of leg submissions. However, the Scotsman was not the one to falter and the final kick came in when McIntyre hit a Glasgow Kiss headbutt followed by a Rollins superkick and then Claymore kick forn the pin.The New Day also beat Lucha House Party (via pinfall), Miz & Morrison, and The Forgotten Sons to keep their titles.Here are all the results-Braun Strowman def. Bray Wyatt (Universal Championship)Bayley def. Tamina (SmackDown Women’s Championship)Drew McIntyre def. Seth Rollins (WWE Championship)The New Day def. Forgotten Sons vs. The Miz and John Morrison vs. Lucha House Party (SmackDown Tag Team Championships)Bobby Lashley def. R-TruthJeff Hardy def. CesaroRead More: UFC returns as more real behind closed doorsArticle Source :indianexpress.com
The U-17 Women's World Cup will be held in five Indian cities: Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai (host city).Under 17 women’s WC to be held from February 17-March 7 2021Under 20 women’s World Cup shifted to January 2021Futsal World Cup moved to September 2021 in LithuaniaThe FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup has a new date, thanks to the global pandemic that has stopped the sport. The tournament, which was scheduled to take place in India in November this year, will be held in February 2021. It will start on February 17 and end on March 7.The Football Association issued a statement in this regard, in which it also indicated the changes in the eligibility criteria as well as the dates. He stated that the player who was born on and after January 1, 2003 and before December 31, 2005, will be eligible to participate in the tournament.16 teams will participate, where the Indian hosts will be in the automatic qualifiers. India will make its debut in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.The decision to postpone the matches was taken by a FIFA-Confederations working group recently created by the FIFA Council Table to address the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.The masterpiece of the women's age group is planned for November 2-21. It has spread across the country in five different cities including Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai. The official schedule of the tournament was announced in February and Navi Mumbai hosted the final.Read More: Covid-19: New Zealand may restart professional sport in few daysArticle Source- indianexpress.com
China beats USA in Online Nations Cup superfinal; Kasparov says new chess superpower has emerged.Around midnight in Beijing, Grandmaster Wei Yi smiled sad when he killed his American opponent Fabiano Caruana, who was sitting at his beachfront home in Miami, where he was barely noon, a delightful confrontation with a skilled manoeuvre end-game. The win left the FIDE Online Nations Cup final closed to a 2-2 draw, despite the announcement by China of the winner as they won the round-robin phase..The four Chinese Grandmasters—Yi, Ding Liren, Hou Yifan and Yu Yangyi—appeared briefly for a video conference on the ChessBase website, which was streamed live during the week-long tournament. In the live broadcast, their eyes looked asleep but radiant, the sounds seemed happy but asleep for everyone who followed them online. His American counterparts were sad and desperate, although Caruana later raised grief with a sense of humor.Bafflingly, despite increasing friction between the two countries, China's victory, or American defeat, has not been lost in political symbolism, classes, and interpretations. As when the Cold War broke out, the Soviet chess machine was intended to show mental and mathematical superiority over the decaying West. Here, even if you are dealing with the growing hostility to China by the Trump administration, the accusations and sanctions that have moved from the White House to Beijing in recent weeks have not been the threads of ideological victory or metaphors of global domination knit in China's victory. Despite all that, the context didn't jump out of the 64 squares on the board. There was no political speech."It is time to recognize China as a great chess power. They have an exceptional generation of high-quality players. One of them may be the future world champion," said Gary Kasparov, who was watching the pain of the European team drown in the championship, after the final match.A few weeks ago, in a completely different context, the legendary chess player criticized the country: “China must be held accountable, and its elements are in the free world as well. Time passed to finish the unilateral path of dictatorship engagement with the free world, export corruption and death alongside oil and goods.” But here , Politics kept outside the council.Read More: Play it Safe An Introductory Guide to Online Gaming for ParentsThe golden generationIt remains to be seen if one of his golden generation could fight against the crown and sceptre from Magnus Carlsen (still only 29), but China was rapidly advancing in the game. A long time ago, Beijing banned chess during the first eight years of the Cultural Revolution.Then, in 1975, Malaysian patron Dato Tan, in cooperation with Chinese officials, designed and funded the "Grand Dragon" project to make China a global chess power. His model was the strategy of the USSR state in the 1930s and 1940s, discovering players at a young age and putting them in the right climate for prosperity. The state educates and develops them from childhood, grooming them carefully for the international scene and generously rewarding them when they begin to achieve the results, which they have been consistently achieving.First, China occupied the title of formerly dominant Georgian female scientist, before advancing to the biennial Olympic team until its victory in 2014. Finally, after many years when Chinese ancestors concentrated in the first twenty or thirty places, they found Ding, who is characterized by style of play Classic and dynamic. In addition to third Ding, they have three more in 25th place. Only top Russia has more. And unlike the USA’s talent pool, China’s is entirely home-grown.Although the result of the tournament was a symbol of the emergence of China as a major chess power, it was a metaphor for hope in these difficult times. When the epidemic and closure closed the sporting world, chess managed to win a tournament with the best in the world, barring Carlsen, who just finished organizing his own tournament online recently.Yifan candidly expressed the overwhelming excitement of chess brothers in words: "I am really excited because here we are. In this global climate, it is very important that we try to bring something together that will make chess rise somewhat in the air. I think it's a chess franchise, we can do many different events by The Internet. I definitely enjoyed a lot and really enjoyed it. "It was fun, but it also required a lot of adaptation and adaptation, for players, organizers, fans and referees. They only had three weeks to organize and prepare, and although they did not dive into the exact unknown, they posed a whole new set of challenges.Like the Team Europe Zoom conferences, it exploded briefly on the second day. Dutch chief professor Anish Giri was so worried about his internet connection that he spent a week before the tournament looking for ways to keep the connection stable. "I used to play in a smaller online tournament and Wi-Fi was disconnected. I was angry. I did a lot of research and updated everything. Now he told ChessBase.com," My Wi-Fi is completely crazy. "To achieve the shaky connection, Dinara Saduakassova, who was playing from her home in Nur Nur-Sultan, installed two mobile routers as a backup. “We have many unstated power outages in the city. Therefore, it is better to have cell phones ready. He is the savior. "For Italian-American Caruana, the biggest problem was that he couldn't go to the bathroom between tours. To maintain the integrity of the tournament and avoid accusations of fraud, FIDE insisted that players do not move from chairs, which means they cannot move from their seat and multiple cameras are watching you.Momentum forced him to play faster against Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi. "I was trying to play as quickly as possible because I had to use the bathroom. I just wanted the game to end as quickly as possible, and I literally ran to the bathroom," he said in an interview after the match.For many of them, the seizure was physical. Play with someone sitting miles away, looking at a virtual board and flashing your opponent's head from the corner of the screen. Admitted B Adhiban from India: "It looks like you're playing a computer. Every strength and body language is missing. You get used to it, but you lack this human element. Although you prefer playing in quieter environments, you are missing your opponent's face." This is not a mistake, but as Karwana pointed out: "It is like interpreting a person from a parallel world."The emotional face of the game is lost. "We miss the emotional part when people meet and shake hands with them. People love when they look at the painting in the eyes of their opponent. People lack that. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. said," This is a very good alternative. "However, he could not imagine an end between China and the United States in a real championship. And he said, “It was exciting.” It could also have been the perfect storm, as political symbolism and attitude were not very far away.Read More: Play it Safe An Introductory Guide to Online Gaming for Free Online Games ? The Best Thing to do to Pass Time At Home When BoredArticle Source: indianexpress.com
The reopening of stadiums and sports complexes (from May 18) may lead the Indian Sports Federations to begin their plan to resume training of athletes. Sports events remain on the list of prohibited activities.On Sunday, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a new set of guidelines that will be followed during the fourth stage of the nationwide lockdown, one of which is the opening of stadiums and sports complexes, but spectators will be barred."The sports complexes and stadiums will be allowed to open, but the spectators will not be allowed," said the statement issued by the MAHA agency.However, one of the guidelines said in the notice published on Sunday that sporting events will continue to ban even in the fourth phase.The reopening of stadiums and sports complexes from Monday (May 18) may lead to India’s sports federations plan to resume sports, which could pave the way for the resumption of athletic training, which stopped in mid-March. Athletes based at the Indian Sports Authority of India (SAI) complexes in Patiala and Bengaluru have demanded a resumption of training.BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal, said earlier this week that the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore was preparing to be the site of a " post-lockdown regime" for Indian cricket players in the fourth phase of the lockdown.He said that some "skill-based outdoor exercises" would be the way Indian cricket would start restarting, adding that cricketers such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who are in high-risk areas of Mumbai, will not attend these camps.Article Source: indianexpress.com
BCCI says T20 tournament not possible with travel restrictions on, reopening of stadiums not enoughAlthough the Home Ministry’s nod to reopen the sports fields, the BCCI is not considering organizing the Indian Premier League at this time. According to BCCI Arun Dhumal, no plan in place for this year's IPL contract, provided there are restrictions on international and domestic travel."IPL is not possible at this time because there are still travel restrictions. How can you have an IPL without any trip happening? We are studying these guidelines and we will also study state government guidelines. Accordingly, we will plan."On Sunday, the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA) issued guidelines indicating that sports stadiums can open without an audience. Sports complexes and stadiums are allowed to open; but the MHA notice said, "Viewers will not be allowed."Dhumal agreed that this paved the way for cricketers to resume outdoor training individually. Domestically, crickets can go to stadiums and resume training outdoors. Dhumal said, "The whole team cannot be united because the players are scattered."Any useful discussion about IPL is known to only begin in August. But finding a window is still a problem. According to an official at the International Chamber of Commerce, although a section of IPL cricket managers and stakeholders seem to have considered that the postponement of the T20 World Cup in Australia, scheduled for October and November, may not be an open and closed case.The World Cup T20 is an event for the International Criminal Court. "It will bring revenue to the world organization and the International Criminal Court will do its best to organize the tournament on time," he said.After locked them in for nearly 54 days, the new Home Office guidelines are a glimmer of hope for elite athletes at the country's major sports institutes, where they can now resume training. However, those outside the SAI campus may have to wait until at least June, as they may have to go through a quarantine period before being able to train at the centers.Athletes urged the government to allow them to train, and those on campus complained of nostalgia. An Indian Sports Authority (SAI) official has not waived when athletes will be able to resume training, but it is already known that those on their campus are: hockey teams in Bangalore, while some in athletics and weightlifting in Patiala, will receive Green signal this week.Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju held online meetings with athletes from these three sports last week and said that there would be a gradual resumption of training, with priority given to those already in the SAI centers. These athletes will have to follow the strict protocols and guidelines for the social distance set by the supreme monitor and their unions.Read More: When I go to bat my heart rate is upraised, I feel the pressure - DhoniArticle source: https://indianexpress.com/
The US Golf Association is canceling the US Open qualification which remains scheduled for Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York, in SeptemberThe main championship was originally decided on June 18 and 21 at Winged Foot and was postponed as part of the major review of the International Golf Calendar in the face of the Coronary Virus Pandemic. While the US Open remains on course for September 17-20,, the USGA said that the usual local, sectional, and final qualification will not happen. "As you can imagine, this was a very difficult decision, because qualification is the cornerstone of the USGA championship," said John Bodenhamer, managing director of the USGA Championship.The presidential machinery said the fields for the US Open. United States of America and open the United States Women's Championship. The United States of America will be fully covered by exemptions, with information on the expanded exemption categories that will be available in the coming weeks. "We are proud of the fact that thousands often enter to pursue their dream of qualifying for the USGA, and we deeply regret that they have not had this opportunity this year," Bodenhamer said. "But this structure gives us the best way to do these tournaments in 2020."In the past eight of the nine years, more than 9,000 professionals and amateurs with disabilities 1.4 or less have entered the open American arrangement.Final qualification for the US Open. USA 2020, over 36 holes, was scheduled to take place in eight locations in the United States. One in Canada, one in Japan, and one in England in May and June. Among the recently opened United States champions who advanced from the finalists Lucas Glover in 2009 and New Zealander Michael Campbell in 2005.Read More: Stadiums, sports complexes allowed to open, spectators barred
MUMBAI: Unprecedented in our lifetime, the havoc caused by the Covid-19, brought about has left, the sports industry in absolute disarray.Given that India and cricket, from India's perspective, seem to be back to normal in the coming months, there is much to worry about as the gaming economy lies in a shamble. Few understand the global and local economy of sport from a bird's perspective such as Sundar Raman.The former chief executive officer of the Indian Premier League (IPL), who has worked on T20 ownership from the start and was one of the main practical work on the International Cricket Council (ICC), is closely monitoring how things have gone spiraling out. Raman is working on a white paper that analyzes the current cricket crisis, the stress of the coming months, and the potential treatments the industry can consider in the short and long term. Exclusively share these reviews with TOI.If there is a controversy between the World Cup T20 or IPL, it explains why the IPL should be where no sport can withstand the financial crisis today. From Raman's point of view, this is an annual property that generates about 40% of global cricket revenue versus a global property that has the ease of reprogramming for a later stage.He says that IPL alone guarantees US$100m in players' salaries annually (Rs 85 cr per franchise multiplied by 8). This accounts for broadcast revenue for at least three to four ICC membership councils together, confirming what is at stake for players financially on a global scale when it comes to the T20 in India.Raman has worked on two possible scenarios that may unfold in the coming months: Scenario 1: Sport returns to TV / digital platforms in July 2020 and fans stadiums in January 2021 Scenario 2: Sport returns to TV / digital platforms by December 2020 and fans stadiums by April 2021Raman says the focus of this document is to shine a light on the micro-economy of sport with a focus on the global cricket scene in the top three incomes of the sports economy, which are media/broadcast revenue, sponsorship revenue and Game Day (ticketing) revenue and the impact of COVID on the overall ecosystem.With a global cricket economy estimated US$1.9b and a heavy dependence on India (nearly two-thirds of revenue is generated by playing in India or with the participation of India), India realizes only 45% of its full potential, thus allowing other countries to cash.“This potential opportunity for India’s contribution to revenue (which India has not provided) is only $ US$ 1.2b over a 4-year cycle (2019-2022)," he says.A third of cricket revenue in 2019 came from IPL. With a fair market price structure, nearly 24% ($ 100 million) of transmission rights fees earned by IPL are spent as player salaries every year. In 2019, despite being a year in the Cricket World Cup, IPL revenue was estimated to be 30% higher than that of the World Cup (not including CWC ticket issuance revenue, such as the host retains). IPL 2020 revenue was expected to increase by 70% compared to ICC WT20 revenue in 2020. With the current uncertainty surrounding these two events, this remains a hypothetical scenario. Raman says, "Canceling these two events will have a serious impact on the cricket economy for this year."However, in the event of an ICC event, where contracts will last until 2023, postponement until 2022 may be possible without losing income. Not hosting an IPL or binary season for any country will result in an income loss, which is undesirable. In an ideal world, the ICC event to be held in 2021 in India can move to Australia as it is in the same October window, and India can host the event in 2022 by creating a suitable window. This will allow time for economic recovery and will not confuse the calendar. "Also, if the WT20 is made behind closed doors, the front door revenue for Australia will be zero. For IPL, even if conducted behind closed doors, the impact is less as it is extinguished by more than 8 stakeholder teams and the IPL economy still supports one season behind closed doors.“IPL remains the most important event for the global cricket economy. With a contribution of about a third of global cricket revenue annually, the importance of the global cricket economy IPL cannot be overstated. If IPL is considered the separate cricket agency and IPL revenue will be removed from Indian cricket board revenue, and IPL will appear as the largest Generator of global cricket revenue, which is even higher than the ICC and ACC revenue.Read More: Stadiums, sports complexes allowed to open, spectators barredTherefore, given the significant contribution and annual nature of IPL, event cancellation would be a severe revenue loss for the cricket economy, something that no sport can afford in the current economic environment. While the jury has not yet decided on the International Criminal Court WT20 this year, the postponement of (T20 Global) deserves serious consideration.The document also states: While India earns US$ 863m, the value attributable to revenue from the Indian share is estimated at US$ 1.2b. This delta in excess of US$ 300m+ annually can be seen as lost opportunities for India or in a more positive perspective as India's contribution to cricket outside India. For 4 years, this value was astonishing at US$ 1.2b. Broadcast and sponsorship deals for the ICC and ACC events are mainly driven by the large fan base in India and the large audience in India. Media reports put TV audiences into the 2019 ICC CWC Final between England and New Zealand in England with 15.4 million in Sky in England and 183 million in India.Additionally, out of a total of 706 million one-time broadcasts of the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup, 509 million were from India. This reliance on India is also evident from the relatively low value that global broadcasters obtain through licensing from all other markets despite organized events in some of those markets.“India’s importance to the global cricket economy cannot be overstated. Outside Australia and England, which have been doing big business in the domestic market, worth US$ 1b over 4 years, other cricket paintings and Raman say they depend on Indian tours as part of bilateral props to attract broadcasters’ attention Indians.For countries where transactions in the domestic market are not large, flights from countries like India, England, or Pakistan become important, because they open up large transportation rights abroad, and are much greater than national rights.Many cricket boards have provisions in their broadcast agreements for how many games to play against India during the agreement period. Failure to comply with this may adversely affect the realization of the value of transmission rights. Given that the majority of these boards without broadcasting and playing rights within an income range of US$ 35 to US$ 45m, were not taken into account in the document analyzing a global crisis, and therefore, the main players.Image Source- Times of IndiaRead More: IPL not happening anytime soon: BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal
In the absence of live sports, the fantasy sports league platforms have turned into alternative means of maintaining user interaction such as games, quizzes, and old favorites such as ludo and rummy.This year’s edition of the Indian League (IPL) was expected to be bigger than ever for the many online sports tournaments. But the Covid-19 pandemic and the indefinite suspension of the cricket tournament has put huge marketing and advertising plans on hold, forcing many platforms to switch tracks.One of the best-known fantasy leagues in India is Dream XI, which has former India captain MS Dhoni as the brand ambassador and has been an official partner of IPL since 2018. The platform claims to have 70 million registered users, but pending sports, the platform has entered hibernation. A platform spokesman declined to comment on this article.He said: " Businesses such as our company rely heavily on the availability of live sports stadiums, and this part of the revenue has certainly had an impact, and this is not hidden because globally sports were in the background." said Vinit Godara, CEO and co-founder of fantasy sporting league MyTeam11.But Godara said that the influx of users on the platform remained stable despite the absence of the sport. That’s because great sporting tournaments like MyTeam11, My11Circle, HalaPlay, and BalleBaazi have turned into alternative ways to keep users interested like games, competitions, and old favorites like ludo and rummy.MyTeam11 has introduced new products such as MyTeam11 Quiz and MyTeamRummy which, according to them, ensure the growth and participation of users. The test consists of hourly quizzes in 10-question format and requires users to pay 28 rupees and can earn up to 100 rupees for each correct answer. There are also Bollywood and personality tests.For example, a test about Indian Cricket Leader Virat Kohli has questions like "When did you start playing cricket" etc.Read More: Fantasy Cricket Websites in India"Traffic has increased more than 4 times in recent weeks.Piyush, founder and CEO of Rooter, said they have seen more engagement since the start of the national blockade on March 24. The platform that allows users to communicate and chat about sports is to watch people "consume all kinds of content," he said."Users are also downloading massive amounts of content through photos and videos, which creates a great appeal for other sports fans. Therefore, while the active sports schedule is great for our business, the current blockade has increased the participation in Piyush said."Rooter has also recently collaborated with Paytm, and Piyush expects a boost once live sports events are restarted. "If the IPL line and the T20 World Cup go according to plan, we will see massive growth this year after the games also became part of our show," he said.Paytm First Games allowed users to play ludo, rummy and dozens of other mobile games. On the Google App Store, the app promotes a ludo tournament where users can earn up to 10 rupees lakh in cash on Paytm.“Our traffic has increased more than 4 times in the past few weeks compared to the days before the close. Sudhanshu Gupta, Operations Manager at Paytm, said we see a daily flow of more than 1 lakh of new users on the platform with a healthy contribution of more than 60% of traffic New users coming from Level 2 and 3 cities. The first games.Gupta said that the app is planning to offer more games like carrom in the future and they have seen more than a lakh of users participating in the Ludo tournament. He said that the first eSports Championship got more than 12,000 records."We would like to continue building on the momentum gained in the past 6-8 weeks by adding more exciting games and toys in the coming weeks," Gupta said.Follow the TickMyShow Ticket app similar path in the absence of sports tickets or other events.Albert Almeida, COO of BookMyShow Live Entertainment., said: "We have worked closely with our partners in the e-sport category, as we offer various options such as Pubg and Mafia - Bin Patti Khelo Humare Saath Course, among others, for players across the country."Almeida said that more than three million people attended these events and added more options to the list of virtual experiences. By the way, the MyTeam11 survey, conducted on the app among more than 10,000 respondents, found that more than 40% of respondents said they'd rather watch sports at home until the Coronavirus vaccine was available.Prepare to openAfter weeks in prison, the sporting world is slowly recovering. The main Bundesliga, the Bundesliga, started playing on empty ground. Watch thousands of soccer matches in South Korea on YouTube. The Premier League hopes to start in June. India has now opened stadiums to allow athletes to start training, but there is little clarity in organizing sporting events. IPL is still uncertain. But this is a welcome change for these platforms."For us at Rooter, we started covering the Bundesliga in the first game last weekend and we will develop a commitment to all sports when they return to work," said Piyush from Rooter.Article Source: indianexpress.comRead More: How To Play Fantasy Cricket and Win Real Cash Online?
The BCCI accepts the bilateral series in South Africa will also mean that it will have CSA's support if they want to regulate the IPL in the October-November window.India and South Africa may play three T20 Internationals at the end of August, provided the situation arising out of the coronavirus pandemic improves substantially. Jacques Faul, Acting CEO of the CSA’s, said the accessories were currently scheduled for late August. Faul also spoke positively about the discussions that took place to play against India, but he added that much of this planning revolves around the closure and what the South African government will allow and what it does not allow."We had a good discussion with them (BCCI)," added the CSA executive director.“We are engaging via SASCOC with the Minister (Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa). We are looking for a meeting with the Minister to obtain permission if necessary to play behind closed doors, and this relates to the possibility of touring India and other incoming tours."We are trying to be creative because it is an important tour to us."" Leading to that, Dr. Manjra, who heads the COVID-19 Steering Committee, is doing a great job. We are still guiding ourselves. A lot is being done regarding scenario planning."The fact that BCCI accepts this binary series will also mean that they will get CSA support if they want to organize IPL in the October-November window instead of the T20 World Cup.Given the rapid development of the situation, the CSA confirmed that the chain will be subject to mandates from the highest authorities in India and South Africa.Fall said they have already started the process of applying for permission from the South African government. "We are seeking, through Sascoc, to meet with the Minister of Sports to obtain approval, if necessary, to play behind closed doors."This will specifically relate to the possibility of an upcoming Indian tour. "The CSA also confirmed that the India tour was not the only one they were working on. "We are dealing with the West Indies Cricket Council regarding the postponed tours and the FTP," he said."We are trying to find opportunities after his (West Indies) tour to England to see how we can fit this chain, whether on neutral ground or wherever we are allowed to play. We have to see where we sit. By August and what are the restrictions on cricket International. "Read More: How Indias fantasy sporting leagues grew during lockdown despite live sports going offline
MUMBAI: Now that the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled in Australia this year between October and November, the question to be asked in the rounds is how and where this edition is modified between 2021 and 2023.A day after TOI reported that the postponement of the 2020 edition is a certainty, and an official announcement on the doorstep, the International Criminal Court's Financial and Trade Affairs Committee (FMCA) met in a teleconference with ICC CEO Manu Sawhney presiding over it.Among other things on the agenda, the main debate has revolved around how and where this year's T20 World Cup is being modified, one that will be lost in the epidemic that has caused global cricket, like any other sport around the world. . .“It was proposed for the first time to postpone this year’s edition (World Cup T20) to February and March of next year. This is no longer possible. Then it was suggested the other day to allow Australia to host the 2021 version and informed sources of events told TOI that India should do so in February and March 2022.However, it is understood that certain members of the FMCA, a committee chaired by the President of the Pakistan Cricket Council, Ehsan Mani, opposed the proposal.The logic behind the objection?If the T20 World Cup is organized in October / November next year, how can the T20 World Cup be organized in February / March? "Do we say that the team that wins the 2021 tournament will remain a champion for only five or six months? What's the point of that?" sources added.First, the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry did not exchange its views on the matter. Second, given BCCI revenue at stake, as they host the 2021 version, their views on this issue have not been researched yet. "If all countries are concerned about the epidemic affecting income cycles, then it is so for India. The other side is that India is being hit, which means everyone will be affected by it. The views of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry are very necessary," industry officials say.The FMCA, led by Mani, as its independent director ICC Independent Director Indra Nooyi,President of Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chris Nenzani, President of the European Central Bank Colin Graves, President of Cricket Australia Earl Eddings, and Vice President of the International Criminal Court Imran Khawaja. The ICC President Shashank Manohar and CEO Sawhney are also on the commission by holding other important positions in the governing body."Two years ago it was adequately confirmed that India would not have a single representative on this committee. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised this as a matter of principle in the past, but thanks to the administrative deadlock that leaked due to court issues, India has not been able to follow this vigorously, " add those in the know.Why should the Indian Cricket Council agree to host the tournament in 2022 in February-March and give up hosting rights in 2021?"To suit Cricket Australia?BCCI is already making sure Cricket Australia is not losing by making sure India makes tours there this year for the test series. If the International Criminal Court and Cricket Australia want India to compel it in 2021 by agreeing to host in 2022, the Chamber of Commerce will be fair in claiming sufficient reasons and seeking a fair share of the obligation in return, "says follow-up developments. Also, why would the station agree? Star India coincides with ICC news anchor, as well as the Indian Premier League (IPL), which takes place annually in April and May. "Why would they agree to accept successive T20 events? It is not recommended to play in a window from October to November because it does not clash with other features in the same format," the sources added.Read More: India May Tour South Africa In August For Three-Match T20I SeriesArticle Source : Times of India
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich live streaming: Borussia Dortmund will host rivals and current leaders Bayern Munich in a crucial encounter in the Bundesliga title race.Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich live streaming: Borussia Dortmund will host rivals and current leaders Bayern Munich in a crucial encounter in the Bundesliga title race. Munich currently stands at the top of the table with a healthy four-point advantage and a win at the Signal Iduna Park would send them seven points clear and put them within touching distance of a record-extending eighth consecutive league crown. Dortmund, on the other hand, hasn’t won the Bundesliga title since the days of Jurgen Klopp.Both teams will enter the contest on the back of morale-boosting victories. While Bayern humbled Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2, Dortmund secured a tidy 2-0 win against Wolfsburg in their previous encounters.When is the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich?The Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.Where is the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich?The Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich will be played at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.What time does the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich begin?The Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich will begin at 10:00 PM IST.Which TV channels will broadcast the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich?The Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich will broadcast on Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 2 HD.How do I watch the online live streaming of the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich?The live streaming of the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich will be available on Hotstar. You can catch live scores, live updates, and live commentary on indianexpress.com.Article Source: indianexpress.comRead More: Lionel Messi Birthday: Check out 20 unheard facts about greatest footballer
Remembering Balbir Singh Sr, who died on Monday at the age of 96, 1975 World Cup India hockey team Ajit Pal Singh spoke about the influence Balbir Singh had on the team as manager.It will be difficult to follow the impact of the three-time Olympic gold medal victory by Balbir Singh Senior on the hockey legend against Indian hockey. Sometimes he did, even without raising a hockey stick. Balbir Singh was the director of the Indian hockey team that beat Pakistan 2-1 in an exciting competition to win the first World Cup in 1975. India's only success at the world championship remains to this day. Recalling the legend of hockey, who died on Monday at the age of 96, Indian hockey captain Ajit Pal Singh spoke of Balbir Singh's influence on the team.In an exclusive telephone interview with the Hindustan Times, Ajit Pal expressed his condolences for the disappearance of Balbir Singh and described him as an ideal man."It is really sad news that we lost an excellent Indian hockey column. Balbir Singh was a great player, a great coach and a great coach. We were lucky because he was with us during the Cup from the world of 1975 and that he managed to win. He was perfect in all aspects of life: a balanced man. "In addition, he spoke of the dynamics he shared with the manager at the 1975 World Cup in Malaysia. "In 1975, our team got the perfect match, with everything in the right place. When the team (manager, players, coach, captain) clicks, it can only succeed. Winning the 1975 World Cup was a team effort. ""My relationship with Balbir was very friendly, off the pitch and on the pitch. He was an older player and was a father figure. We admire him for his advice." It was a perfect mix. "In the league, India suffered a terrible 2-1 loss in the group stage match against a weak Argentine team. The defeat forced India to beat West Germany in its next game to advance to the semifinals. Ajit Pal recalls how Balbir Singh motivated the whole team to break the fast."The Argentinian team was not good. They had a casual coincidence and they scored. We tried to get many chances, but we couldn't find a draw. It was disappointing for the players. The team was disappointed and frustrated. "The next morning, Albert Ji called us for a meeting. He said at the meeting, "Look, guys, whatever happened yesterday, forget it. Now, today and tomorrow, we have these two days to prepare for Germany. Today, we have to focus, we need to eat well, relax well, and chat. Ajith Pal said, "You can, God willing. Losing in Argentina doesn't mean you can't beat Germany. "India comfortably beat West Germany 3-1 to book a ticket to the semi-finals, while Malaysia beat 3-2 to reach the final match against Pakistan. "Being a great hockey player, his essence was how to motivate and discover the need of the hour, what are the kids talking about?" Ajit Pal said: "He was a very bright man, because he was a great player himself."The former Indian hockey superstar recovered from the last game against Pakistan, which was a very tense relationship. Pakistan got off to a good start, scoring an early goal. India rebounded strongly in the second period, then defeated its rivals 2-1 to lift the cup."The team was great and (Balbir Singh) seated at the side of the field, we were really motivated. Ajit Pal said:" I was very lucky because I am the team leader and we won the cup. "Balbir Singh Ji wanted the team to move forward together. It was a truly unforgettable experience in 1975, and we were very successful. We celebrated the World Cup victory across India, and it was a great time for hockey. "Article Source: hindustantimes.comRead More: India May Tour South Africa In August For Three-Match T20I Series
Tournament organizers announced on Tuesday that the World Tennis Championships, an innovative mixed-gender professional tennis league, will begin on July 5 at the Greenbrier, West Virginia, and up to 500 fans will be allowed to attend matches during its three-week season. .WTT said it would adhere to all the health and safety protocols required by the authorities to ensure the safety of its players, coaches, and key personnel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens will participate in the event, which will consist of a regular season of 63 games followed by the playoffs.WTT plans to stage at least three matches per day at the Greenbrier's 2,500-seat outdoor stadium, while an indoor court will be installed for back-up."The overwhelming feedback of our players is that they want to play WTT and feel comfortable doing it in a safe environment, which is our first priority," said Carlos Silva, WTT CEO.WTT also said it would increase the prize money to a record $ 5 million, with an additional $ 1 million awarded in compensation from the WTT Qualifiers.All the matches will be streamed or streamed live on CBS, CBS Sports Network, Tennis Channel and ESPN+, tournament organisers said.Major professional tennis tours, ATP for men and WTA for women have been closed since March 8 due to a novel coronavirus outbreak.Since then, tournaments have been held in the US and Germany with strict social distance measures and without the support of fans.New Zealand will host a team tennis tournament for local male players from June 3, while world number one Novak Djokovic hosted a tournament in the Balkans from June 13 to July 5.Read More: How to reschedule T20 World Cup? ICC committee debates in BCCI's absence
MUMBAI: Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings wrote a letter to the International Cricket Council's Financial and Trade Affairs Committee (F&CA) requesting that Australia be allowed to host the 2021 World Cup T20, instead of 2020.By doing this, Eddings and CA have reiterated that they will not be in a position to organize the 2020 version of the tournament, scheduled for October 18 to November 15. Indeed, the Eddings letter specifically requests that Australia be allowed to host the 2021 version instead of 2022, given multiple commercials at stake.The email, which was sent by Eddings (TOI owns this message), was flagged only for members of the Financial & Commercial Affairs Commission (F&CA). The CA chair is also a member of the panel, while BCCI is not part of this committee. F&CA is chaired by the president of Pakistan Cricket Council, Ehsan Mani, who was promoted to the presidency after former BCCI president Shashank Manohar took over the board. TOI understands that CA sent this message more than a week ago.Boards say they are fascinated by the ICC statement given that the CA has made its position very clear: it does not expect the 2020 event to be organized.“Why does the ICC not acknowledge that they have a letter from the CA chief? These are things that give the administration a bad name. As they said (CPI),” the current president (Manohar) confirmed is not looking for an extension. About your state. "Is this the whole truth?" Say the sources that follow developments.Eddings' shared concern in the message is his stated view that "it would be harmful to cricket if the cancellation of the" Australian event "(this year's T20 World Cup) is replaced by the award of the T20 World Cup in October 2022".Eddings message says: “Fortunately, Australia has succeeded in“ Curve (Covid) ”, which means there is more certainty of being able to play in Australia in 2021 (which is essential to maintaining membership distribution). It will give India a year Another is to solve any of the issues related to Covid, "stressing that India should host the 2022 event.Cricket Australia says it has invested heavily in the last women's T20 to "make it a success" and has spent a lot of money marketing the event. Given the current financial burden, CA adds that there will be no guarantee for continued government support in 2022 that has agreed to pay $ 4.5 million to tourism partner rights.Will India agree to host the 2022 event?As long as BCCI hosts the IPL every year and its bilateral obligations are respected in the country, India will lose little. "The proceeds of the ICC event are not actually compared to the stakes that the T20 League Chamber of Commerce and all other international cockroaches have at home. So if India really wants to provide service to Australia, why not?" Say developments follow. Ultimately, it is bound to be a political rather than a commercial decision, given that financial stakeholders have little or no profit in the negotiations.What's in store on Thursday?With the ICC stressing that chairman Shashank Manohar will not seek to extend his term and documents drafted for nominations after understanding between members, the only other agenda item other than discussing the T20 World Cup is deciding the election date. Sources say, "Technically, the deadline for nominations will be about two weeks after ratification, which is Thursday. Therefore, elections can be held in late June or early July." From now until the next elections, he expected the T20 World Cup to continue and be a "political debate".Article Source: timesofindiaRead More: How to reschedule T20 World Cup? ICC committee debates in BCCI's absence
All 20 Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to return to communication training and officials met again to discuss issues such as the date to restart and refund to broadcasters on Thursday.The Premier League season will resume on June 17, three months after being suspended due to the Covid-19 epidemic.With restrictions on broadcasting Saturday matches lifted at 3 pm, the League said the remaining 92 matches would be streamed live in the UK by existing broadcast partners: Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC Sport, and Amazon Prime.“Today we tentatively agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday, June 17. This date cannot be confirmed until we fulfill all the necessary safety requirements, because the health and well-being of all participants and supporters are our priority,” said Richard Masters, CEO of the Premier League.All 20 Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to return to communication training and officials met again to discuss issues such as the reboot date and refunds to broadcasters on Thursday.The official broadcasters of the Premier League in Britain, Sky Sports and the BBC, said that English football will return with a dual card in which Manchester City plays against Arsenal and Aston Villa to host Sheffield United.The first two games will be Aston Villa against Sheffield United and Manchester City against Arsenal. A full list of games will be played on the weekend of June 19-21.To date, positive coronavirus test results have proven 12 people after taking 2,752 Premier League tests.Since Leicester City defeated Aston Villa 4-0 on March 9th, no matches have been played in the English Premier League. The league was officially suspended on March 13.Liverpool is looking for its first league title in 30 years, topping the standings by 25 points. Bournemouth, Aston Villa, and Norwich City are located in landing areas.Article Source: Indianexpress.comRead More: Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart
Series A will be the fourth largest five national leagues in Europe to resume after the German League, which resumed on May 16, the Spanish League, and the Premier League, which will also be launched in June.Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Thursday that the Serie A club has received approval to resume on June 20 after the new corona strike.He added that there was a possibility that the resumption of the season, which was suspended on March 9, would precede the Italian Cup matches a week ago. Series B coach said that Layer 2 also hopes to restart on June 20."Italy has started again and it is true that football can continue as well," Spadafora told reporters after a conference call with the Italian Football Federation.Series A will be the fourth largest five national leagues in Europe to resume after the German League, which resumed on May 16, the Spanish League and the Premier League, which will also be launched in June.The French League ended last season in Paris St-Germain, who holds the French first division title with 10 games remaining.Spadafora said the Italian government has agreed to the health and safety measures proposed by FIGC in addition to a backup plan in case the league stops again. "In light of this, we can say that the tournament can start again on June 20," he said.The decision ended with two winding months of negotiations during which emotions rushed with Spadafora in one stage complaining about the millionaire wages paid to players and says that first-class clubs live in a bubble."An exceptional period full of obstacles and pressures has passed, with steadiness, determination and spirit of service," said Paolo Dal Pino, President of the Serie A."For the Italian league, the future must mean a return to being the most beautiful championship in the world."Article Source: https://indianexpress.comRead More: World TeamTennis to Allow up to 500 Fans at Matches
The F1 Championship will kick off with back-to-races in Austria on July 5 and 12, and the next round is expected to be in Hungary on July 19.Silverstone will be able to stage straight races at the Formula 1 World Championships later this summer despite the British government's plans to introduce a quarantine period for the Coronavirus, according to reports on Sunday. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said the government would exempt people involved in elite sport from the requirement to isolate all international travelers for 14 days upon their arrival in the United Kingdom. This is supposed to allow Silverstone, the long-standing British Grand Prix home to host two races, and is believed to have been held on August 2 and 9."We welcome the government's efforts to ensure the sport of the elite continues to function and support our return to the race," a spokesman for Formula 1 told the BBC."We will continue a close dialogue with them in the coming weeks as we prepare to start our season in the first week of July," he added.The Formula 1 season didn't start in 2020 after 10 races were canceled or postponed.The tournament will start with a return to the race in Austria on 5 and 12 July, and the next round is expected to be in Hungary on July 19.Read More: Serie A gets green light for June 20 restartSource: https://sports.ndtv.com/
The revised Italian Serie A calendar is expected to be announced Monday night There are 124 games remaining, to be played in 43 days, starting June 20.Italian soccer is considering allowing fans to enter stadiums next month.The Italian Federation issued a 40-page document on Monday outlining strict new rules for the resumption of Series A on June 20.The document specifies that teams must enter and leave the stadium at different times and limit the number of people on stadiums to 300, including players, staff,and journalists.However, Italian media have reported that the Football Association may discuss in its next meeting a very small number of fans who are allowed to attend."It is something that I really want with all my heart," said union president Gabriele Gravina. "It cannot be thought that in a stadium that can accommodate 60,000 spectators, there is no room for a small percentage of fans with the necessary precautions."The revised Italian league schedule is expected to be announced Monday evening. It was decided last week to resume the four-game deferred games when Italian sports were closed in March due to the Coronavirus.There are 124 games in Serie A, which will take place in 43 days. Most of it will be held at night, the first of which will start at 5:15 pm due to the heat in the country, especially in July and August.Juventus, bidding on the ninth consecutive record for the title, has a point ahead of Lazio. Inter Milan are third, nine points behind the leader, with a postponed match.The Italian Cup will be finished a week before the Serie A resumes. The first stages of the semi-finals have already been played: Milan tied Juventus 1-1 and Napoli beat Inter Milan 1-0.A strict medical protocol that includes a controversial and potentially problematic regulation was developed that if a person were in a club, player or team positive test of COVID-19, the entire group should go to a 14-day training camp.The federation hopes to shorten this if the number of new cases in Italy continues to decline."Football has never asked for shortcuts," said Gravina. There are clear rules that allow you to continue the activity, isolate an athlete or employee, and continue the training."We hope the reassessment will take place soon, a week before the tournaments start. We will send a new offer, hoping to find room in the grammar review, which today creates anxiety and anxiety in our sport."Article Source: https://indianexpress.com/Read More: Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart
MADRID: The Spanish health ministry said on Tuesday that the Spanish Health Ministry is considering whether to allow fans to return to soccer fields when the season resumes later in June after a three-month pause due to the new Coronavirus pandemic. Health Emergency Coordinator, Fernando Simon said on Tuesday.Simon explained that the areas that have gone through the third phase of the de-escalation process could be allowed to hold matches with spectators, but added that it could be prevented from doing so for sporting fairness.The top flight will start again on June 11, with the Segunda Division resuming a day later, and the LEGA organizer said that all matches should be played without follow-up to avoid a second wave of coronavirus outbreaks.Read More: Premier League to restart on June 17But second-tie Las Palmas began a discussion about the return of the fans after their boss, Miguel Angel Ramirez, said he hoped fans could attend his first match against Girona.Simon said the issue was discussed on Tuesday in an online meeting between Health Minister Salvador Illa and Sports Minister Irene Lozano and four La Liga players, including Gerard Pique from Barcelona and Coke from Atletico Madrid.He added that the players and the sports department do not want supporters at the matches until each club is allowed to take them back."The Sports Department agreed with this matter with the players," said Simon. "This decision was not made by the Ministry of Health because it is not something we take into account when assessing the risks.""We did not give a firm answer as it is clear that we are not yet in a position to do so, but it is true that the Minister of Health has promised to assess the risks. If the region is in the third stage (the fans who attend the matches) they will." It is evaluated. "Spain, one of the countries most affected by the virus in Europe, imposed a strict lockdown in March but eased restrictions according to the progress made in each region.Most of the provinces are expected to move to the third stage starting June 8, with the exception of the Madrid region, Barcelona province, and some of Castille Leon provinces.La Liga president Javier Tebas said the organization plans to return the fans to the stadiums in the next season, which will start on September 12, as long as they receive the green light from the health authorities.Read More: Italian Football Federation considers allowing fans into stadiums in JulyArticle Source: newsbrig.com
National Sports Awards: The Ministry of Sports has increased the last date for submitting applications for the National Sports Awards till 22 June, 2020 and permitted players to nominate themselves.(Source: PTI)The Ministry of Sports increased the last date for submitting applications for National Sports Awards till 22nd June, 2020, and permitted athletes to nominate themselves in wake of the "problems" they face in finding players amid the closure of COVID-19.Wednesday was the last day to complete the nomination process, but the period has been extended along with relaxation in the process due to the problems athletes face in "obtaining the recommendation of the authorities/persons prescribed due to the blockade across the country, there is a pandemic of COVID-19".A circular from the Ministry of Sports said, "It was decided to abolish the requirement to submit the recommendations of the authorities/people stipulated in the award scheme only.""The portion of the application form which needs the advocacy of the authorities/people can be left blank."The ministry has only invited email requests this year due to the epidemic.According to the stipulated rules, nominations for national awards can only be made in conjunction with the recommendation of the National Federation, Sports Council, and previous winners.Relaxation offers a window of opportunity for athletes who have not been shortlisted by their national sports federations and are not accredited by previous winners.Awards, including Rajiv Gandhi's horses, Ratna, are presented each year on August 29, the anniversary of the birth of hockey magician Dian Chand, who is also celebrated as National Sports Day.img source: the bridgeAlso Read: La Liga: Spain considering allowing soccer fans to return to matches
1 minute readPremier League: The change was identified during the league's default contributor's/shareholder's meeting, where broadcast improvements were also discussed to make up for the game in absence of the fans.It was announced on Thursday that the Premier League clubs would be able to use five alternatives/substitutes instead of the usual three when the season resumes on June 17.The change was identified during the Premier League's default shareholder's meeting, where broadcast improvements were also discussed to make up for the game in absence of the fans.The increase in subsitutes will be temporary to ease the crowded hours of work that clubs face after a three-month suspension of the season due to the epidemic of COVID-19.There are 92 distinct matches, with most teams facing nine games over a six-week period.The Premier League statement said after a shareholder meeting on Thursday that "During the remainder of the 2019/20 season, the number of alternatives/subsitutes that can be used during the match will increase from three to five players,"“Previous month FIFA Council made amendment To the Provisional Law”Clubs may have nine alternatives on the bench, compared to the usual seven.Games are expected to take place at the regular "home and away" basis, with only a few matches, are possible to move to neutral locations if authorities believe there is a danger of fans appearing outside the stadium.Clubs also discussed potential "broadcast improvements" to allow the television to obtain additional footage to encourage game coverage without fans.Reports indicated that cameras could be allowed on the seat, in the dressing room, and additional cameras in the tunnel along with the sound of coin toss before the match.The consultative group to improve transmission in the league was looking for ways to compensate for the lack of atmosphere.The broadcasters themselves were studying possible changes that they could make, including a possible option for "enhanced audio" with group noise.One of the options under consideration is that viewers have the option of choosing the natural sound in the stadium or, via a button, a version with recorded group noise.No decision has been made, and the league is working on the details of the first batch of match dates.The matches are expected to be extended by two games available on Friday night, four games on Saturday, three games on Sunday, and the regular matches on Monday night. No games will be played simultaneously.Img and article source: indianexpressAlso Read: La Liga: Spain considering allowing soccer fans to return to matches
LaLiga Virtual Stand: Madrid, June 8 (IANS), LaLiga has announced that they will use virtualization of stands simulation for television broadcasts alongside the fan voices of FIFA video game in the remaining eleven days of the 2019/20 season.The season will return to work on June 11 with a local derby between Sevilla and Real Betis and there will be matches for the next seven days after a break of more than two months due to the COVID-19 epidemic.Spain's national broadcasters will offer their viewers the "natural" broadcast option for games that are played behind closed doors without fans, but the international audience will only receive enhanced streams with additional audio and graphics.The stands will be virtual and will always provide you with a wide picture of seating enthusiasts in the local club colors. To develop this digital experience, LaLiga teamed up with the Norwegian company VIZRT, which also works with other European leagues.In the moments when the game stops, this fan image can be transformed into a canvas that matches the color of the local team and will carry institutional messages among other things.LaLiga said in a statement that the virtual voice was obtained through cooperation with EA SPORTS FIFA in a project called SOund of the Stands.Through this, the official audio library of LaLiga EA Sponsor, which was recorded in real stadiums, was used and digitally adapted so that it could be implemented in real-time during the match. It will adapt to the flow of the game because when certain situations occur, such as a goal or a foul, creating what is known as atmospheric sound. ""We have made these broadcasting changes so fans can enjoy the LaLiga," said league president Javier Tebas. "We are working with global partners to provide a great experience to the viewers. We are in an exceptional situation, but it was important for us to be able to adapt and provide attractive and direct broadcasts to our fans."Barcelona led the LaLiga race, after collecting 58 points in 27 games. Clasico competitors Real Madrid occupy second place with 56 points, while Sevilla complete the top 3 with 47 points.The league (LaLiga) is following in the footsteps of the Bundesliga, which has become the first European league to resume its season. Meanwhile, the Premier League has also announced June 17 a date for return.Img source: LaLiga, goalArticle source: IANSAlso Read: Premier League allows 5 substitutes when season restarts
The rule change is uneven because 'Big Six' - Liverpool, City, Chelsea, United, Arsenal, and Spurs - have high-quality bench power and can carry peer-to-peer alternatives.IFAB approved the FIFA proposal last month.As the Premier League prepares to restart on June 17, the authorities allowed five substitutions per match, instead of three, in the remaining nine rounds. However, there is a school of thought that changes will work for the great.Is the change in the mid-competition rule legal?Completely legal. Last month, the (IFAB) International Football Association Board approved the FIFA proposal and allowed for a temporary change to the remaining matches of the 2019-20 season. "IFAB agreed to make a temporary amendment to the laws of the game on the basis of a proposal received from FIFA seeking to protect the welfare of players," said the FIFA. Teams will have three chances to make these five replacements and will also be allowed to have nine players on the bench instead of seven. Some Bundesliga clubs used five substitutes after restarting.Why did FIFA suggest the change?FIFA has suggested this keeping in mind managing the player's workload during football after COVID-19. The three-month layoff period affects players' fitness. In addition, a tight schedule increases the risk of infection and there is a risk of excluding players if they become infected with the coronavirus. "The concern in this regard is that the frequency of matches is higher than normal, which may increase the risk of potential injury due to the player's overload," FIFA said in a statement.In the context of the Premier League, why is change so uneven?Simply because "Big Six" - Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur - have high classic bench strength and can withstand similar substitutes. Minor clubs, in terms of money, have no extra wealth. As reported by Telegraph Sport, Wolverhampton Wanderers only used 20 players in this period. Wolves are sixth on the table with 43 points and the change appears to be giving a clear advantage to their four main rivals such as United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Spurs. Leicester City, currently third with 53 points, has used 21 players so far. United, on the other hand, used 25 in the Premier League, while Chelsea used 24.Has any club opposed change?Yes, Aston Villa, Bournemouth and West Ham United have reportedly voted against change. They are all caught in downhill scrap. For example, on July 1, West Ham is scheduled to play against Chelsea. Now, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has the option of resorting to players such as Antonio Rudiger, Ross Barkley, Callum Hudson-Odoi, or Olivier Giroud if he wants to spin his players. On the other hand, Hammers manager David Moyes may have to resort to someone like Ben Johnson who has not yet played a minute in the Premier League this season.How did the change work in Bundesliga?The German Bundesliga has benefited from this in terms of workload management and intensity maintenance. "You can see in the first games that after 60 or 70 minutes, the players were really tired because there were no preparations or friendly matches." It was a really good thing. "We have avoided injuries," Simon Rolfs, sports director of Bayer Leverkusen, was quoted by the Telegraph Sport newspaper as saying.article source: indianexpressimg source: usa today postAlso Read: Premier League allows 5 substitutes when season restarts
Khabib Nurmagomedov VS against Justin Gaethje: It is said, the lightweight UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Justin Gaethje at UFC 253. The champ will defend his belt on an unidentified fight for September 19th. This announcement comes amid a series of exciting new fights that will be reserved in the coming months.UFC has confirmed several major title fights over the past 24 hours which are sure to arouse fighting fans worldwide. Battles will bring clarity to some of the most talented sections of the show.The UFC Lightweight division has become the mecca of elite fighters in the history of the organization.Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje: Where they standKhabib Nurmagomedov (28-0) puts his unbeatable streak on the line against the meanwhile champion Justin Gaethje. He last competed in September 2019, marking another dominant end to the main competition. The "Eagle", known for its relentless gameplay, incorporates a high level of striking in its recent battles.It can be said that "Highlight" comes from the most impressive victory in his career. Gaethje replaced Habib in UFC 249 and pulled Tony Ferguson out of number one contender.Gaethje broke the streak of Tony who won 12 wins in a shocking clinic. Critics called him as a candidate for "Fight of the Year", and it's not hard to see why. Justin Jaitje, who was a brawler, had a fundamental change in his overall approach.The First Division fighter began to show restraint. In light of his newly developed skill set, Gaethje has moved from an exciting fighter into a superior competitor.However, defeating the "eagle" will be a daunting task. Dominant Khabib Nurmagomedov has shown only dominance in every fight and will seek to continue this trend.It remains to be seen where the fight will happen. "Fight Island" is a viable site, now that the company has confirmed its existence. Given that Khabib is likely to face travel-related problems as Russia.Also Read: UFC returns as more real behind closed doors
The NFL (National Football League) could reduce the preseason from four games to two this year.This year NFL preseason will be reduced from four games once the new collective bargaining agreement is concluded, but the Association of Players and league are in talks to shorten the NFL preseason matches a year earlier, for the upcoming 2020 preseason. From the NFL network's Tom Pelissero, several team executives have been told that they could play two preseason games instead of the four set for this year.The shorter NFL preseason will allow for a longer "acceleration" period for the teams, even if the players show up for their training camps a week or two before the usual date. With an additional two weeks to develop game day protocols and testing amid the coronavirus, the league will benefit from a reduced preseason.CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported earlier this week that the Hall of Fame Game was still scheduled for August 6 in the presence of fans. 20,000 tickets were sold for the game. Of course, if the league is shortened in the preseason, they might push the match Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony back a few weeks.The NFL preseason will be shortened in 2021 as a result of the league adding the seventeenth match to the regular season. Teams will play three games in the preseason instead of four, and the fourth week will be a bye. The league could catch a glimpse of a shorter NFL preseason in 2020 if both sides agree to cut games.The league created new training camp protocols as soon as players return to team facilities in mid-July. The National Football League is not planning to start its regular season on time, but whether fans attend the second weekend in September is still in the air.Fans will discover whether the NFL preseason is a success, whether shortened or not.img source: essentiallysportsAlso Read: LaLiga Virtual Stand | LaLiga will use "virtual stand" and fans sound for broadcasting
Serbian legend Novak Djokovic does not seem to hang tennis rackets any time soon. Also, his victories at Grand Slam stadiums do not seem to stop at the highest level in every game he plays.World number one Djokovic has denied former rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on numerous occasions to add more major titles to their name. He is also one of the reasons why NextGen Tennis has not achieved a breakthrough in the Grand Slam stages.The main champion for 17 times, Djokovic revealed his motivation for hitting the ball hard and harder with the passage of days. First of all, I must say that I am in a very special position and role. Novak told Wish & Go Podcast: “I have been a very successful person in popular sports around the world. It feels like I have a loudspeaker in my hand. There aren't many athletes in this privileged position. I won it with my success and I am grateful for that. It is one of the reasons I still play professional sports."He said: "The most important reason is that I love it, I love competition, and the second is that I feel that the terrain inside me causes a storm of emotions, which I cannot experience anywhere else in such a short time." He said.Novak Djokovic on his priorities besides tennisIn addition to tennis and its unparalleled competitiveness in the professional tennis circuit, Novak tends evenly towards the health sector. He participates extensively and uses his platform effectively to spread awareness of mental and physical health.In addition, Novak, 33, is passionately spreading the importance of education among children. His foundation works proactively to ensure that disadvantaged children receive a quality education. "For me, in addition to sports, the most important issues are health and education."Article source: essentially sportsImg source: allsportspkAlso Read: NFL Preseason: NFL discusses shortening preseason, according to report
FSU Football News: FSU football coaches continue to work hard to rate players in the 2022 recruitment cycle. Their latest offer from Maryland is in great shape.FSU football has gained a lot of ground on the 2022 Recruitment Council, with the training team offering over 170 recruits so far making it big in FSU football news.It is one positive because of the epidemic that has closed recruitment visits, as it gives coaches time to evaluate more tapes as they begin to form the necessary relationships with aspiring players.Their latest offer goes on the ball's defensive side to four-star Jaishawn Barham from Hyattville, Maryland."I am blessed to receive an offer from Florida State University," said Jaishawn Barham on twitter.ThoughtsHe is registered with 6'3 ″ and 230 lbs and is considered the 40th nationally and the No. 3 outside linebacker and the No. 2 player in Maryland according to 247 Sports.Barham does not have a composite rating at this time but has 19 offers from FSU, Florida, Arizona State, Maryland, Michigan, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Penn State, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Virginia and Virginia Tech, among others. This is the most popular thing in FSU football news.He has offers from almost every senior officer, especially the big shows that enlist the Maryland area apart from Alabama. Maybe this offer will come sometime.Barham has a good physique and is physically ready to play college football. The crazy thing is that I wouldn't be surprised if he'd grown defensively because he has stil left with two more years of high school.He's meet FSU's soccer need, whether he stays back or becomes a defensive end, so this is a good deal. There are no 247 predictions for Crystal Ball for him right now, and Penn State is the only school he has visited at this time.Noles offer comes a little late considering that some of these schools offered him in January 2019. However, they do have time to make an impression, and as with everything about employment, we will have to see if they can get him on campus.img source: tomahawknationarticle source: chopchatAlso Read: NFL Preseason: NFL discusses shortening preseason, according to report
Sony has noted in a press release that the "enhanced and expanded" versions of the current GTA 5 and GTA games online will be released in 2021. This was announced during the "Future of Games" event from Sony, confirming the launch of PlayStation 5. However, It did not show any screenshots of what the new version of the game would be like.Sony PS5, which started with the Rockstar logo, briefly revealed people's enthusiasm, to make everyone understand that the developer in the open world is relaunching the multifaceted action game, but for next-generation consoles. Of course, there will be bells and whistles, with Rockstar promising technical and optical improvements as well as performance improvements. However, after a few generations of the game itself, we are approaching diminishing returns for the new experiences that GTA 5 has to offer, and fans know it. Rockstar's decision here is clear, of course: GTA 5 was just one of its best years in 2019, and with the latest decision to briefly release the game for free, the player base will likely continue to explode. After all, Epic Games Store couldn't keep up with the volume of people trying to download GTA 5 for free in mid-2020. Why did this momentum stop just because the new consoles will be released in a few months?This hidden PS5 announcement was the biggest news that Rockstar would not only bring back GTA 5, but would also launch GTA Online as MMO as a standalone experience in 2021. Those who update will receive "new updates" and " exclusive content "and the player experience will be Multiplayer. It will be free on PS5 for the first three months after launch. However, to entice people to start playing now, Rockstar says that all PlayStation Plus members will receive a million dollars in the game every month that signs in to play GTA Online. While no details are shared, these vague promises actually seem more substantial, in terms of content, than any improvements made to the main part of the game.Read More: Online Games: Top 10 Most Popular Online Games in 2020Rumor has it that Rockstar's next big project is in its early stages of development, so there is something to expect, perhaps with real storytelling. But if GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 were any indication, then what Rockstar would launch would then probably share a similar strategy: launching a massive game that could stand on its own, but ultimately served as a drug to monetize the multiplayer experience. Multiplayer will be supported for years and will potentially become a major source of income. Meanwhile, solo discount: GTA 5 may be on sale permanently, if not delivered for free, as evidenced by the appearance of Red Dead Redemption 2 on Xbox Game Pass.It's not wrong that Red Dead Redemption 2, even after having sold it very well, did not receive solo extensions, but many updates online. It's no mistake that GTA 5 hasn't received any updates for a single player, but it has so much content for GTA Online that it could soon be presented as a standalone experience.While Rockstar argues that the lack of additions for the single-player was "not a conscious choice" when it comes to GTA 5, it followed the same approach when it came to the West. In the case of Red Dead Redemption 2, a long-term online goal was planned, according to a developer last year. why not? By accepting Special Take-Two, the multiplayer chips of these two games contribute to more than half of the company's revenues.GTA Online independently reports a change, although it has been going on for years. By breaking away from the single-player mode, Rockstar opens up many different possibilities that are not dictated by basic game restrictions. Who knows what GTA Online will look like in two years? At this point, fans who request solo additions may be in the minority in the face of the number of people playing and spending money on Rockstar's multiplayer worlds.Read More: Free Online Games? The Best Thing to do to Pass Time At Home When BoredArticle Source: polygon.com
NFL Preseason Games: The National Football League faces the potential of two games this year, a radical departure from the four-season schedule they are used to.Last week, Tom Pelissero reported that NFL and NFL players are discussing the shortening of the 2020 season. A halving of the season will allow for a longer acceleration period, giving players time to prepare physically to participate in a training camp and games coming from an unusually reduced period because of the epidemic of COVID-19.Two-game preseason raises questions like: How many teams should you start in the first place? Should player Joe Burrow take some preseason snapshots? How about Tom Brady, who will be 43 in August? How do teams like Chicago hold a quarter-finals contest?This is where the NFL (National Football League) preseason games can learn a lot from the Canadian Football League, which has played a two-game season for years. I recently spoke to two former NFL coaches who also have extensive CFL experience on how NFL teams deal with this change, provided the League and NFLPA come to an agreement. Here is what I collected:Pre-season will favor the experienced teams. With the massive elimination of pre-season game events, call cards can be limited early in an attempt to avoid mysterious skilled players and new players in low-exposure plans. Organizations with new players in skill positions, especially midfielders, are more likely to focus on playing run games and screens early in the regular season, allowing the game to evolve over time, while teams with strong continuity starting in 2019, They would be better off to post their full game plans earlier.How might practices be? Practices are likely to involve more situational strategies, stealing time for individual and basic periods. Expect less live climbs, with more rounds during 11 to 11 sessions and more mock drill exercises.How will teams deal with playing time in the season? One of the sources said that their starters didn't play in the CFL season, except for the offensive streak, which was getting used to playing together. Maintaining the health of your best players in the opening game of this season was more important than getting them to take a few replays. It is not unlikely that a seasoned midfielder will play in the one-quarter of the game in CFL preseason, but it is doubtful how much really helps. For junior midfielders such as Bengals' Burrow, if they know enough about the system, they can play to cope with the speed of the NFL preseason games.Mid-fielders development and competitions. There is limited time to evaluate backups, which you see most of the time played in the NFL preseason games. Removing two valuable action matches on the field may harm teams with small QBs. Look at Dwayne Haskins in Washington. He had eight quarters of NFL pre-season action last year to learn as a beginner before finally taking up the initial job in the middle of the regular season. Imagine how hard things Haskins would have faced had he played in just four quarters in the NFL preseason games, giving him less time to develop before being pushed into action in the regular season. Or consider Aaron Rodgers, who had three years of four NFL preseason games to prepare before replacing Brett Favre as Green Bay's QB1. He was well trained and had time to develop.Quarterback competitions will be determined by what coaches see in practice and in NFL pre-season games. This will not change. The most important QBs are likely to divide playing time in both games NFL preseason games, as each QB gets the same starting. Beyond that, what will ultimately help determine who gets the starting job will be more competitive situations (including in full scrimmages and simulated games) that will be recorded in practice.Also Read: NFL Preseason: NFL discusses shortening preseason, according to report
NFL News: Recently, Tampa Bay Buccaneers posted the first images of the new signature, Tom Brady, dressed in his team. This time, it was Rob Gronkowski who took the role in front of the camera. Suffice it to say that, The Gronk has really rocked the look and seems ready to bond with Tom Brady.Her first reaction was, "Wow, look at that, sweetheart! That is beautiful, man."Gronk went out of retirement in April after trading with Bucs to pick the fourth round. In other words, this will be his tenth season in the NFL, but his first season is Buccaneer. The best part is that he will meet midfielder Tom Brady, and together they can wreak havoc.Why did Rob Gronkowski return?Rob Gronkowski's retirement came after the Patriots won the Llll Super Bowl match. When he returned, the legendary narrow legend made it clear that he wanted out of retirement to join Brady in Tampa Bay. The good news is that he has achieved his wish.Bucs gave Rob Gronkowski gave his familiar number 87, so Jordan Leggett had to switch to Number 81. Even Gronkowski indicated that he would use the pictures as his Mother's Day gift.Gronk attributed his return to his mother, who convinced him to return to the game. Speaking on Ellen Show, he said, "You know, everyone is asking me, did Tom (Brady) take you to Tampa?" Well of course it didn't hurt that Tom went to Tampa, you know, and the opportunity to go to Tampa was also there. But you know, Tom was like an appetizer, and then there are some other reasons. I love the weather, but the main course and the main reason I came to Tampa to play is because my mother lives two hours away. "Read More: NFL Preseason Games: What to expect if the NFL has a two-match preseason in 2020Article Source: essentiallysports.com
They release a snapshot of all the iconic moments from The Undertaker's career in WWE.Veteran fighter The Undertaker has reportedly announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and this time it appears legitimate.In the last chapter of the series Last Ride, Undertaker claimed that he couldn't find any desire to return to the ring after Boneyard match against AJ Styles.Once the last episode aired worldwide, WWE took to social media to honor the veteran star, confirming Undertaker's retirement.They release a snapshot of all the iconic moments from The Undertaker's career in WWE.HERE IS THE POST:#ThankYouTaker for... pic.twitter.com/otUvugelL3— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2020“#ThankYouTaker for” commented on their Twitter posts.Immediately after this post was posted, fans resorted to Twitter to express their opinions about it.Thank you for making our childhood so cool. Thank you for the journeys you took us on. Thank you for growing with us, and evolving. Thank you for being larger than life. Thank you for everything you have given to wrestling. You will always be #ThePhenom. #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/UsWwOyEHWi— Mike Rome (Austin R) is playing last of us 2 (@MikeRomeWWE) June 21, 2020Also Read: NFL Preseason Games: What to expect if the NFL has a two-match preseason in 2020
PlayStation 5: The Future Of Gaming event for the PlayStation 5 was live on June 11, and it was amazing. Fans for the first time watched more than twenty next-generation games revealing and also peek at some details from Sony's next-generation console. Over 3.5 million viewers on YouTube and Twitch, with different language preferences, watched the event live. Pictures, dynamics, sound, and everything else looked impressive.Now, a few days later, videos from the PS5 digital event gathered amazing audience numbers. Thanks to the careful analysis from Video Games Chronicle, we get a general idea of the huge numbers published by the digital event.PlayStation 5 event videos have set the standard for engagementAs of June 15, PS5 digital event videos have already exceeded 80 million views, according to a VGC report. The generated views are much higher than the 53 million reported by the detected PS4 event and 55 million that were recorded in the last PlayStation appearance at E3 in 2018. Plus, it is twice the 40 million views for the 2013 E3 from PS4.The YouTube views created from videos on the official PlayStation channel are the basis for these numbers.In addition, the live video of the PS5 event attracted 17 million viewers in six different languages, in the early days. This number is astronomical compared to the 3 million views for the PS4 2013 PlayStation Meeting and 2.4 million for the PS4 E3 2018.Moreover, PS5 devices reveal that the teaser has become the second most-watched PlayStation video with 22 million views. Only the 2013 PS4 video revealed in the introduction, with 37 million views. It will not be long before the hacked revelations of the PS5s outpace the PS4, keeping in mind that it was only five days.Xbox Minecraft Village update video (35m), Nintendo Switch trailers (43m), Super Mario Odyssey videos (43m and 32m) and Parental Switch tools (36m) are the only on the official YouTube channels of other consoles that have more views PS5 video, now.In an interview with VGC, DFC Market Intelligence indicated that interest in PlayStation 5 has exceeded the Xbox X series. Intelligence Corporation's expectations show that Sony's next-generation console outperformed Microsoft. Other analysts also expected similar results.Despite being a digital event, the gaming future attracted huge audiences all over the world. Fans were keen to take a look at the first-class next-generation gaming experience. Overall, PlayStation set a new standard for interactivity, compared to other console platforms.Also Read: GTA Online on PS5 shows us Rockstars real priority now
1 min read’Noles staying active on the trail.FSU Football News: Tayon Holloway is a 5'11 long back corner weighing 170 lbs from Virginia Beach, Virginia.Attending 2022 class prospects at Green Run High School and has 90 (4 stars) rating from 247 Sports. They consider him the 182nd best player in America (22nd best CB player and 9th Virginia best player).Also Read: FSU Football News: Jaishawn Barham offered by Florida StateHolloway got offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, NC State, Olly Mess, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and others.On Tuesday afternoon, Florida State University offered him making it big in FSU Football News:Blessed to receive an offer from Florida State University. @FSUFootball @Coach_MWoodson #DBU pic.twitter.com/WLCptz0BFv— Tayon Holloway (Tay) (@TayonHolloway) June 23, 2020
Bossaball HistoryBossaball is a team sport that originated in Spain and was conceived by the Belgian Filip Eyckmans in the year 2005. Bossaball is a two-team soccer game, combining volleyball, soccer, and gymnastics with music in one sport. It is played on an inflatable playground with a trampoline on each side of the net. Trampoline allows players to bounce enough to throw the ball over the net and earn points directly.The word "Bossa", which is sometimes translated as a style, style, or attitude in Brazilian Portuguese, is commonly associated with Bossa Nova, a type of Brazilian music affected by samba. Thus, the name Bossaball expresses the goal of combining sport, music, and positive emotions. Where is Bossaball played?Some other countries where Bossaball has been introduced include: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Turkey, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Paraguay.Equipment used in BossaballBossaball stadium can be of any size, but in general, it is about 50 yards long and 30 yards wide. There should be a grid three meters high in the middle of the field. Both sides of the court should have a trampoline section, an inflatable point, and an inflatable section outside the recoil.You may also like: Bossaball Rules: How To Play Bossaball | Players and EquipmentBossaball as an International SportBossaball Sports S.L. (Spain) Acting as the international headquarters of Bossaball, in cooperation with exclusive partners, organizing a wide range of activities around the world and organize national and international championships, training camps and travel shows.Bossaball Sports S.L. It is protected by intellectual property rights and international copyright, supported by registered trademarks and design patents around the world, and therefore it holds all rights around the world and the producer and the only authorized seller of the courts. From Bossaball.Bossaball Court Bossaball stadium can be of any size, but in general, it is about 50 yards long and 30 yards wide. There should be a grid three meters high in the middle of the field. Both sides of the court should have a trampoline section, an inflatable point, and an inflatable section outside the recoil. When the team scores the next point and achieves it, the game with the first team continues to score 21 points and advance 2 points. There are three groups played in one game.Bossaball eventsRedbull: On numerous occasions, accompanied by Red Bull, Bossaball at events, and through media coverage. The drink that has the largest market share of any energy drink in the world, where 6.79 billion cans were sold in one year, and highlighted the tenth anniversary of Bossaball in a documentary on Red Bull TV and promoted events and activities around the world through events in Tunisia, Turkey, Austria, Slovenia, Kuwait, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.TommorrowLand: Tomorrowland is currently the largest electronic music festival in the world. Every year it takes place in the Belgian city of Boom, near Antwerp, during the last week of July. In 2016, during its eleventh edition, it again gathered a section of the world's best Disk Jockeys (DJs). With over 100 performances on more than 20 different stages throughout its three days, all electronic genres have found their size.Adidas: On July 28, Bossaball was part of the Adidas event in Germany. The Adidas Group, one of the world leaders in the sporting goods industry, has invited the Bossaball match to the headquarters in Herzogenaurach in light of the Adidas Olympic Day. Here, Bossaball greeted by several thousand employees and their families.Bossabal FactsBossaball Stadium can be assembled and amplified in about 45 minutes.The height of the Bossaball can be adjusted to make it suitable for children, adults, or professionals.Bossaball is usually played on the beach, parks, exhibitions, festivals, and water parks.Article source: wikipedia, bossaballsportsAlso Read: Bossaball Rules: How To Play Bossaball | Players and Equipment
Liverpool crowned the Premier League champion after Manchester City lost their match against Chelsea.Liverpool crowned the Premier League champions without kicking the ball on Thursday when Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Manchester City ended their 30-year wait to win the English title. Jurgen Klopp's men concluded the 19th league title in the club with seven games to play after second place city's defeat leaving them with 23 points. Liverpool moved into two points from the title with Crystal Palace 4-0 demolished in Anfield on Wednesday.Their twenty-eighth victory in 31 league games this season led Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah to the announcement "It is our time to win the league" and 24 hours later his wish was granted.Liverpool got the benefit they wanted from Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Willian's 78th-minute penalty, awarded by Fernandinho's handball, ended the city's reign which was for two years as champions after Kevin de Bruyne canceled the first match of Christian Polisic.Liverpool won the title before any other Premier League champion, breaking the previous record of five games left by City and Manchester United.It was a painful wait for Liverpool fans around the world, as the coronavirus gap forced them to put the champion on ice after the Premier League suspension in March with the Club team winning two titles.The delay of three months was the last hurdle on the road to Liverpool's long journey to the summit of English football.Liverpool spent years with rivals Manchester United during the Alex Ferguson era before falling behind due to the massive spending from Manchester City and Chelsea.Then, managed by Brendan Rodgers, they missed a notorious golden opportunity to win the title in 2014 when Reds captain Stephen Gerrard made a costly slip in losing the late-season against Chelsea.But the Klopp's team deserved the heroes after an amazing campaign that could end in record style.Klopp's men can break the record for the highest winning margin, which City scored when they finished 19 clear points at the top in the same season.They are also within walking distance of most Premier League wins: 32 by city in 2017/18 and 2018/19.We can play wellKlopp, the first German coach to win the Premier League, has been the architect of the Liverpool Renaissance since the former Borussia Dortmund head arrived at Anfield in 2015.Influenced by his players' belief in "heavy metal" soccer and his "fast-paced" plan, the magical Klopp took its place alongside Liverpool's iconic managers Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, and Kenny Dalglish.When Dalglish brought Liverpool to the title in 1990, the award Shankly once described as "bread and butter" for the club.After years of poor performance, Klopp returned in his unique style and brought trophies to Liverpool.They won the Champions League last season when they beat Tottenham in the final, 12 months after losing to Real Madrid in the same stage of the competition.It was fitting for Liverpool to save one of its most striking offers for the week in which it won the title.After the palace was destroyed, Klopp said: "Imagine if the stadium were full and people would have experienced it live. It would have been amazing."Article source: ndtvAlso Read: FSU Football News: Tayon Holloway offered by Florida State
Conor McGregor moved to Instagram and previewed the sports collaboration that was in progress. UFC's superstar has announced Reebok Tracksuit to his fan base of around 37 million followers. Reebok has expressed interest in working with Connor McGregor from the beginning of the fighting game.Conor McGregor: Don't slow downToday, The Notorious One is the largest single entity in MMA and shows no signs of slowing down. Conor McGregor adds to his long list of commercial projects outside the appraiser. The timing of the announcement looks totally bizarre after just days of reports that UFC and Reebok will part ways. According to Ariel Helwani of ESPN, UFC may consider different options in the coming new year.“In an interview with @LeBatardShow earlier today, Dana White said that the Reebok deal will end, at the end of this year, and they are talking to companies about a new deal,” Halawani said on Twitter. "I heard the same thing. For the time being, we won't be surprised if the two sides separate."Reebok: A Brief HistoryReebok mainly entered the field of combat sports when it entered into a clothing deal with UFC in 2015. The promotion was looking at various ways to simplify sports, and they went on to a uniform clothing line. Per Dana White has reviewed several options but Reebok was at the top of the ranking. Reebok distinguished itself as it looked forward to organizing combat sportswear for men and women.Moreover, since the time of the partnership, it has been reported that athletes like Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor will have a personal line.The partnership between UFC and Reebok came with its fair share of complications. Many fighters have strongly opposed the merger since its official announcement. The general consensus was that a unified deal would result in significant losses in terms of personal care. Not to mention that many fighters claimed to have lost 6-digit income from former existing sponsors in light of the new deal.It seems that regardless of the UFC's future with Reebok, Conor McGregor continues to expand beyond the appraiser. In addition, the McGregor star continues to burn brightly even after apparently turning away from the appraiser.Also Read: Khabib Nurmagomedov VS Justin Gaethje at UFC 253
IPL News: The bad fight between Gautam Gambir and Virat Kohli occupied more headlines than the winning punches in the match. Fans and critics still remember how the Delhi boys went into a verbal battle in 2013 during the IPL match when the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.However, the cause of this battle is still unknown. Gambir and Kohli both played down the accident on many occasions, but the man who separated the duo from the confrontation recently spoke on the same thing.Rajat Bhatia, who tried to stop Gambir and Kohli, did his best to calm things down, recently spoke to the Asianet Newsable, and said that he was just very competitive players who act very strangely in the midst of this moment."This is something that happened when two aggressive leaders played, and always wanted to do their best and win their teams." "Even if they had some kind of collision in that match, that was just part of the game," said Bhatia, who was part of the KKR team in that match."Later on, I didn't see them fighting (Gambir and Kohli). In the midst of the moment, many things happen. But, it shouldn't happen for the worst. The 40-year-old added," It wasn't like that on that day. "In that match, RCB won that match with eight wickets over KKR. After chasing 155 to win, the hosts rode Chris Gayle's sparkling punch 85 strokes to hit the target with 15 balls to spare.Young Kohli scored 35 before being caught by Ewen Morgan outside Lakshmipathi Balaji in the tenth final. It was his class that led to an unpleasant conflict during the celebration of KKR.article source: crickettimesAlso Read: India May Tour South Africa In August For Three-Match T20I Series
NBA News: The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association plan to plot the phrase "Black Lives Matter" on all courts when the season begins in July, a source familiar with the plan told CNN.The news was first reported by ESPN and comes when athletes from all sports are calling for justice in black deaths by police. Both the League and the Players' Union have announced the goal of taking collective action to combat systemic racism and promote social justice.Many former and current NBA players have made statements, published posts on social media, or have written about protests after George Floyd's death in police custody.LeBron James posted a photo on Instagram with one side showing the officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd and Colin Kaepernick kneeling on the other side with the phrase "This... ... Is Why" and the caption "Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you?? #StayWoke.""Deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry," Michael Jordan wrote in a statement after Floyd's death.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defended the protesters in a strong editorial for the Los Angeles Times earlier this month.The Hall of Famer wrote, "African Americans have been living in a burning building for many years, suffocating from smoke as fire ignites more closely. Racism in the United States is like dust in the air. It looks invisible, even if you are suffocating on it. wrote a member of the Hall of Fame:" The NBA 2019-2020 season will resume on July 30 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The season was suspended on March 11 due to a coronavirus.Article Source: CNNAlso Read: NBA Star Kevin Durant Tests Positive for Coronavirus Report
1 min read Cricket News: Ravindra Jadeja MVP rating was amazing 97.3, only surpassing Muttiah Muralitharan from Sri Lanka.Ravindra Jadeja the Indian all-rounder has been named the (MVP) Most Valuable Player in the country in the 21st century by Wisden. Jadeja’s contribution to his team was impressed with the ball, bat, and fielding as well. Wisden utilized CricViz, the detailed cricket analysis tool for his performance analysis.The amazing Jadeja MVP rating was 97.3, second only to Muttiah Muralitharan from Sri Lanka, which made him the Most Valuable Player in test format in the 21st century."It might be surprising to see Ravindra Jadeja, one of the best all-rounder in India, as number one in India. After all, it is not always an automatic choice in the test team. However, when he plays, he is chosen as a frontline player and has batted number 6, Which contributes to the high turnout in the game, " Cricviz’s Freddie Wilde told Wisden."The 31-year-old’s bowling average of 24.62 is better than Shane Watson and his 35.26 batting average is also better than Shane Watson." The average differential of 10.62 between batting and bowling is the second-best in this century scoring more than 1,000 points and taking 150 wickets. He added that it is an all-rounder vehicle of the highest quality.After making its debut in 2009, Jadeja represented India in 49 Tests, 165 ODIs, and 49 T20Is so far.The 31-year-old’s bowling average of 24.62 was better than Shane Warren and his 35.26 average batting was better than Shane Watson.Earlier on Monday, Jadeja was trending on Twitter with fans participating in an online discussion on "Who's the Best", Ravindra Jadeja, or Krunal Pandya.However, the comparison between the two seemed completely unfair given that Jadeja is a seasoned activist and Krunal Pandya made its debut in India in 2018 and only appeared in 18 T20I so far.Also Read: IPL News: Rajat Bhatia talks about the ugly dispute in IPL between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli
To master all swimming strokes, you must make an effort in your training regimen. If you don't train properly, you won't simply be able to shave those critical seconds or even parts of a second of your time.Remember that in a competitive sport of this nature, the least amount of time can be the difference between taking a winner’s cup home.Since there is no doubt that you want to be placed first, let's take a look at how competitive and recreational swimmers can improve the front crawl technique.1. Focus on your breathing When it comes to perfecting your front call technique, you need to consider all the factors that can make a difference in your overall performance.Obviously, how you use your arms, legs, head, and core strength will have an effect. However, breathing is also one of the primary areas that will make a difference.Once you feel comfortable with the front crawl technique, take the time to focus only on your breathing. Notice how you are currently breathing and try to adapt to the following method.You should breathe on alternate sides during every third hit. To allow you to successfully ingest the right amount of air, place your ear on your shoulder and cheek on the surface of the water.By doing this, you won't consume much air (or very little) before you need to return to the surface.2. Use the correct head positionThe more efficient you are, the better you become. To stay efficient in the front-crawl position, you must keep your head still and in line with your body.Also, remember to make sure that the water level is between the eyebrows and the hairline when you are in motion.With your head in the pool, keep looking forward and down. We strongly recommend wearing swimming goggles to protect your eyes from chlorine and dirt.You don't want your head to be too low or too high because this will create more tension in your neck and make it difficult for you to swim.3. Ensure adequate arm workWith the front crawl style, your arms should always rotate and be continuous to maintain steady movement. Also, when all hands enter the water, you should do this between the central line of the head and the shoulder line.Make sure to look to see if you are raising your arm above your head in the correct position, and if not, adjust it accordingly.The hands should also be tilted with the palm facing down, while the elbows should be folded and positioned slightly above the hand during each stroke.Your hands must be stretched in front of you first before holding and pulling it onto a large paddle surface of your hand. During this stage, you should push your hands towards the pool floor. Keep your fingers together, too, as this will create a more efficient surface area.With practice, you can build strength and move smoothly through the water.4. Create a simplified bodyKeep your body parallel to the water and create a possible flat profile. This will make it more efficient and reduce resistance.Your lower body should also be placed on a good level. If it is too low or too high, this will require you to work harder and consume more energy.To avoid this, place your back just below the surface and try to maintain a steady position when competing.If your body stays in the same place, it will be much easier to work on the arms and kicking technique, rather than losing focus when trying to hold yourself properly. 5. Master your kickFirst, keep your feet and ankles as relaxed as possible to get the best front crawl kick. If it is stiff, you will lose the flowing motion you want. It is also recommended to kick legs from the hips alternately with six kicks to one arm. This will help balance your body. Most importantly, never kick your knees as this will break your profile and slow you down.Remember, most of the thrust you use with this stroke comes from your arms and upper body. However, if your legs are not too low in the water and your heels break the surface, this will also improve the front crawl style dramatically.Finally, keep your legs close together. If they are far apart, it will create more resistance.img source: wikipediaAlso Read: Check out five significant types of swimming styles!
It has been more than six months since Roger Federer invested and bought a stake in the Swiss shoe sneaker brand "On". Finally, Federer and On collaborated to introduce a new series of shoes named "Roger Center Court O Series".The shoes are launching today and are a limited edition from the brand. Today it is also special because Federer won his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon 2003. To receive fans a gift, Federer launched with the shoe brand on YouTube and interacted with fans and answered a few questions.Because of the pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was postponed to 2021. A young group of fans from Tokyo asked the Swiss teacher about his plans for the Olympic Games.Federer was excited about the Olympics. He wanted to play but the pandemic did not stop him. But you will definitely love to go to Tokyo in 2021. Your goal is always to be at the Olympic Games."I love going to Tokyo. It's a great place. I'm so excited to go. It's very disappointing for all athletes to postpone the Olympics, and we are now looking forward to the next year. My goal is to participate in the Olympic Games. For me, it has always been an incredible story.""I carried the Switzerland flag, which was one of the big honors you can get as an athlete" - Roger Federer.Then he talked about the Olympics and his journey in the games. Federer participated in four Olympics he won two medals. He even met his wife Mirka at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Federer's moment of pride was bearing the Swiss flag at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics."At the 2004 and 2008 Olympics in Athens and Beijing, I carried the Swiss flag, which was one of the great honors you can get as an athlete. She also won the Olympic gold medal with Stan Wawrinka and a Silver in Singles." He lost to Andy Murray in 2012. He is now rehabbing from two knee surgeries. Federer would want to finally add an Olympic Singles Gold to his tally to complete his trophy.Read More: HOW TO IMPROVE FRONT CRAWL TECHNIQUE? TIPS ON IMPROVING FRONT CRAWL STYLEArticle Source: essentiallysports.com
Iowa Football: The Iowa Athletics Department announced on Tuesday budget cuts of about $ 15 million for the next fiscal year as a result of a coronavirus, and many Hawkeyes coaches and senior managers will take voluntary future pay cuts in a year.In a press release, Iowa officials said that the Athletics Department budget for the previous fiscal year was $ 124.8 million and the projected budget for the period 2020-21 was $ 127.5 million. It decreased to $ 112.5 million after it was cut to $ 13 million in operating expenses and about $ 2 million in compensation.Gary Barta, Iowa's director of sports, said that women's basketball coaches Lisa Bluder, American football coach Kirk Ferentz, men's basketball coach Fran McCaffrey and wrestling coach Tom Brands voluntarily agreed to cut the 15% of the basic salary for one year.Barta will cut his total compensation by more than 30%, and AD Barbara Burke has agreed to cut wage by 25%."None of this is easy for our coaches and staff," Barta said in a statement. "I appreciate your continued understanding in these unstable times. We have been dealing with the epidemic in such a financial situation that requires difficult decisions. It is our responsibility to maintain a financially responsible process while providing the highest level of service to our student athletes."Iowa officials said compensation cuts would be implemented throughout the athletic division on a sliding scale based on annual salary.“I’m concerned about our employees and realize that lowering wages will have a major impact on many families across the department. I want to thank all of our employees for their support and understanding because we worked during this process,” said Barta. "We are trying to balance the necessary financial cuts by spreading the sacrifice carefully."Barta said the announced budget and cuts were based on assumptions that upcoming football and basketball seasons would be played in the presence of the fans. If not, the Hawkeyes may have to make more significant cuts."These are tough times with a lot of uncertainty," said Berta.Article source: espnAlso Read: FSU Football News: Tayon Holloway offered by Florida State
UFC heavyweight champion Kamaru Usman had choice words for his rival UFC 251 Jorge Masvidal ahead of their scheduled fight. The two elites will preside over the main card on Yas Island fighter island in Abu Dhabi. The fight was embodied in a notice just 6 days after Gilbert Burns was denied of his title after a positive test for COVID-19.UFC 251's new highlights never lost love with each other as they entered the World Title Battle. Although the fighting started on short notice, the fighting was accumulating for most of the year. Since Masvidal has emerged as a prominent competitor three times in a row, he has quarreled with the "Nigerian Nightmare".Kamaru Usman: "I will bless him with these hands."Amid a tense back and forth in the media, tenacious resentment was created between 170 pounders. Kamaru Usman went after Jorge Masvidal during a recent interview with ESPN's Brett Okamoto."All I will say is that I will bless him with these hands in any way I can. Whether on his back, I will bless him with these fists. Whether he is standing, I will bless him with these fists."Bad blood reached a boiling point on more than one occasion, as almost all fighters exited the cage. Earlier this year, an unpleasant interaction took place between Uthman and Masvidal at a Super Bowl show. Clearly, both athletes are seeking to solve the result.It is up to him how to deal with that. Either you allow me to bless you in the first round where there is no more suffering, or you can endure it like Covington and I will bless you for 24 minutes until I get you out of there. "Fight fans are brimming with excitement as the historic Fight Island card is ready to start. The MMA community has been calling for a fight between the two because it offers a compelling narration. Not to mention that the stylistic depth of the match-up is another element to behold.Read More: Conor McGregor reveals a new Reebok tracksuitArticle Source:essentiallysports.com
The NFL Preseason was reduced from four games to two games in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.While there are factions in professional football, whether, at the league or union level or even spectators, who prefer eliminating the exhibition season, Houston Texans defensive end JJ. Watt cannot decide whether or not to put an end to the preseason."If the [NFLPA] doctors and doctors decide it is not in the best interests of players safety to get it, then we don't have to," said Watt. "But at the same time, I also think about the unselected players, the men who make a list in the fourth season match, how special this number is, and how many opportunities they will miss in that." So I'm on either side of the fence. "As a previous selection in the first round of 2011, Watt's representatives and their place on the list were not in doubt. After his second season, when he received the first honor of the three best players to defend in the National Football League, Watt got the privilege of waving farewell throughout the pre-season if necessary."I think it's normal for me to work as a vet, do I think the season games for someone in my situation are absolutely necessary? I would say I don't think so. But I think there are a lot of people who need these opportunities and live for these opportunities," said Watt. I mean, it could literally change lives. "An example of a prehistoric star in recent memory is Vyncint Smith from Limestone College in 2018. The free unselected agent mad a good impression and landed in the list of 53 men roster. In week 16, Smith got a pass from midfielder Deshaun Watson in an attempt to organize a return against the Philadelphia Eagles that ultimately fell short. Smith is now with New York Jets."So I see the other side where someone can make their whole dream come true, thanks to these games," said Watt. "So it is a very difficult debate."The answer may be more common practices, but the implementation of any alternative idea is pending as the world recovers from the epidemic.Also Read: NFL Preseason Games: What to expect if the NFL has a two-match preseason in 2020
Fortnite Battle Royale 3 season has given creators many topics to focus on. While the competitive aspect of the game suffered, the fun factor returned to the game. However, there were many issues that continued to affect the game. One of them included artificial intelligence overloaded, also known as Marauders.There must be a balance when it comes to AI in any game. Legendary games seem to find it hard to find the perfect balance. This is simply because sometimes it can be fun to see how stunned AI is. At the same time, in the case of thieves, it can be very frustrating.Sometimes they peruse your way with a whole bunch. It can be very complicated if you fight real people at the same time. Bugha, Dakotaz, SypherPK, and many other creators have expressed their views on this.Fortnite players complain about Artificial Intelligencesource: redditA recent discussion on Reddit focuses on how to modify Marauders after the last update. We knew it would be difficult, but we didn't expect how much. Puga found himself in one of these situations as he was surrounded by a crowd of thieves.video source: daily clips centralFalling in the retail row, he had to deal with a lot. "I'm literally going to die Marroder. I'm not even joking ... Why are there players in the game?"Dakotaz also faced this, while trying to spin inside the area. Thieves slapped him in the air. If that's not all, they chased him with a group until he simply left the game.The saga needs to change a few thingsThere were many people who talked about the logic behind OP Marauder's work. It looks like Epic tried to do something different, but it didn't work. Imagine shooting at you while planning, and that's also for AI. This is frustrating and above all disappointed us as players."You could be a mile away, and they are chasing you," Dakotas said. For the time being, thieves seem to be blessed with the skills of snipers and those who follow perfection. This needs to be modified somehow before society becomes more disappointed. What do you think of artificial intelligence in the game?Alo Read: Enter the Dragon, in black and white: China win Online Nations Cup
A mixed martial artist, who resorted to boxing regularly during the pandemic, has taken this sport by storm this summer.Meet Clay Collard, a 27-year-old former UFC fighter who won four boxing matches in 2020.His last victory was on Tuesday when he toppled his opponent three times on his way to a halt in the second round.While raising her arm, he told her mother that he loves her.Clay Collard became one of the most popular boxers in the summer, adding another knockout to his record on Tuesday.The 27-year-old former UFC fighter won for the fourth time in 2020 and second in the Top Ranks' "Bubble" in Las Vegas when he fought Lorawnt T. Nelson in a light fight.Collard knocked Nelson three times on his way to victory in the second round of the blow, advancing his record to eight wins (three knockouts) against two losses and three draws."I showed boxing skills there tonight," said Collard after the fighting. "I am not an Orthodox, but I do the job."According to Compubox data sent to Insider, Collard beat Nelson 61 punches to 12 in five minutes and one second of call time.All aboard the Clay Collard train In true @CCCcollard fashion, boxing's unlikely star scored 3 knockdowns in route to the TKO victory. #MayerJoseph pic.twitter.com/LnKTtRLeaa— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) July 15, 2020When the referee raised his hand, he heard Collard say, "Hi mom, I love you."Collard has built a sect that tracks the way his boxing career has changed, from "creating it to be a punching bag for young prospects," as ESPN writer Steve Kim pointed out, to be a potential killer. In Nelson 's fight after defeating three fighters with previously unbeaten records, Big Boxing theater correspondent Jake Donovan promotes Collard as this year's boxing prospect.
Joseph Benavidez revealed his plans to harm Deiveson Figueiredo in the rematch for the flyweight title.After Henry Cejudo relinquished the flyweight title, Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo competed for the vacant belt. Figueiredo toppled Benavidez after he accidentally shook his head. However, the Brazilian could not get the belt because he did not weigh 125 lbs.In less than 3 days from now, Figueiredo and Benavidez will go for it again. This time it will be more personal. Benavidez wants to hit Figueiredo because he feels his opponent was having an unfair advantage the last time.“After what I have felt after that fight. And the way it went about, not necessarily in the most fair way. It just makes me actually wanna hurt him. Like when you talk about an ill will or whatever. That’s not the illest of wills cuz we’re fighting anyway but… like I just said, fighting is hurting people. But it makes me wanna hurt him like, I want you to hurt.“I want you to hurt. I want you to feel dizzy when you get up every day... I want you to freakin’ cry and be embarrassed.”@JoeJitsu wants to return the favor to Deiveson Figueiredo in their rematch at #UFCFightIsland2 (via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/w4BSalIaNu— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 16, 2020The rematch was about to be canceled when the Figueiredo COVID-19 test came out to be positive. However, it was later revealed that the test was a false positive. To date, he is 32 years old and in good health and preparing for his battle on the fighting island.Unlike the last time, Figueiredo wanted it to be with the right weight balance. He even hired a nutritionist. Moreover, he wants to make history by knocking Joseph in the rematch.img source: essentiallysports Also Read: UFC NEWS: Former UFC fighter Clay Collard becomes the most popular summer boxer
Joseph Benavidez revealed his plans to harm Deiveson Figueiredo in the rematch for the flyweight title.After Henry Cejudo relinquished the flyweight title, Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo competed for the vacant belt. Figueiredo toppled Benavidez after he accidentally shook his head. However, the Brazilian could not get the belt because he did not weigh 125 lbs.In less than 3 days from now, Figueiredo and Benavidez will go for it again. This time it will be more personal. Benavidez wants to hit Figueiredo because he feels his opponent was having an unfair advantage the last time.“After what I have felt after that fight. And the way it went about, not necessarily in the most fair way. It just makes me actually wanna hurt him. Like when you talk about an ill will or whatever. That’s not the illest of wills cuz we’re fighting anyway but… like I just said, fighting is hurting people. But it makes me wanna hurt him like, I want you to hurt.“I want you to hurt. I want you to feel dizzy when you get up every day... I want you to freakin’ cry and be embarrassed.”@JoeJitsu wants to return the favor to Deiveson Figueiredo in their rematch at #UFCFightIsland2 (via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/w4BSalIaNu— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 16, 2020The rematch was about to be canceled when the Figueiredo COVID-19 test came out to be positive. However, it was later revealed that the test was a false positive. To date, he is 32 years old and in good health and preparing for his battle on the fighting island.Unlike the last time, Figueiredo wanted it to be with the right weight balance. He even hired a nutritionist. Moreover, he wants to make history by knocking Joseph in the rematch.img source: essentiallysports Also Read: UFC NEWS: Former UFC fighter Clay Collard becomes the most popular summer boxer
The stage for the IPL to take place this year has been decided after the postponement of the T20 World Cup. © TwitterHighlights• The postponement of the T20 World Cup opened a window for IPL 2020• The BCCI has considering two places: India and the United Arab Emirates• The International Cricket Council postponed the T20 World Cup on MondayThe International Cricket Council announced on 20 July, the postponement of the 2020 World Cup, paving the way for the establishment of a window for the Indian Premier League.The postponement of the ICC T20 World Cup has opened a window to this year's Indian Premier League. The rich league appears to be back after being postponed in April due to a Coronavirus pandemic. However, concerns remained over the place. BCCI has two places to consider: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their favorite site is India, but as the incidence of coronavirus infection increases, they decide to get a backup site. The United Arab Emirates also hosted the first phase of IPL 2014.A proposal to organize the league will be sent to the government after the IPL Board meeting this weekend, with two windows proposed to organize 60 games.BCCI prefers the window between September 26 and November 7, while broadcasters want to host it between September 26 and November 14, to make the most of it during the Diwali weekend.However, the Indian team is traveling to Australia for a series of four tests, starting from December 3, the council will have to plan a clear quarantine window before starting the chain.For the time being, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will seek to provide plans for the biosafety site and process of bringing in players, ensuring their health and safety in the midst of an endemic epidemic.On Monday, the International Cricket Council revealed the revised dates for its next three global events in men's cricket, including the 2023 World Cup in India.The International Cricket Council said in a statement that Men's T20 World Cup 2021 will be held from October to November 2021 with the final on November 14, 2021.It added that the ICC T20 2022 World Cup will take place from October to November in 2022 with the final on November 13, 2022.The International Cricket Council did not mention the location of the T20 World Cup finals in 2021 and 2022.Also Read: IPL News: Rajat Bhatia talks about the ugly dispute in IPL between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli
Black Lives Matter decals were revealed alongside the NBA Disney World bubble field. The 2019-20 season will resume on July 30.With the NBA restarting soon, journalists from various media have toured the life of the NBA bubble and the various in-game precautions the League has planned to ensure the safety of players and employees. The league also unveiled the "Black Lives Matter" logo on the game court, indicating support for the ongoing global movement against racism.ESPN first shared Pictures of the NBA bubble court, Black Lives Matter stickers appearing on the seat. The bank was far from society as well, a notable change that the university posted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The traditional seating area for players and coaches has been changed to chairs six feet away.Another change in the game includes closed radio broadcasts on Plexiglas boards to keep them separate from activities on the field. In addition, the NBA bubble field will be completely surrounded by two large video screens, where live fan images will be shown with different references during the games.Several NBA players have spoken of protests against racism in the United States. The likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry and others have expressed support for the ongoing movement, demanding equal rights for all minorities. Curry and a group of Golden State Warriors attended several protests in the Bay Area. Previously, the NBA pledged to use the 2019-20 season resumption as a platform to support the movement. The league also gave players permission to highlight a message against social injustice rather than the names on the shirts. Players are said to be able to kneel down during the national anthem to honor the move initiated by former San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick.NBA restart scheduleThe NBA season will resume on July 30 at the Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Despite the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the state, the league remains confident that the NBA bubble will be able to guarantee the safety of the players. Los Angeles Clippers will face Los Angeles Laker's competitors at ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena and will face New Orleans Pelican Utah Jazz at HP Field House on July 30.
NFL's Mike Garafolo, Tom Pelissero, and NFL Network informer Ian Rapoport reported that the NFL Players Association told its players on Tuesday that there will be no games Preseason games in 2020.The union leadership shared this information with its players during a group call one day after the league proposed a list for one match for the federation, then followed it later in the day with a narrow bid that included no pre-season matches. NFL and NFLPA were previously divided on the list of pre-season, and the league maintained the desire to play half of the typical four-season schedule before agreeing this week.The NFL also told its members that it still pays longer for players to physically adapt to the requirements of a professional soccer field, and lists are expected to be 80 players per team. The National Football Association is still signing a list of 80 men for a training camp, according to Pelissero, and although there is debate about giving teams an option to split the list (i.e. 80 workers and 10 pending), the association has told players that it wants all teams to follow a rule.The federation said it has a general agreement with the league on high-risk prospects and the possibility of withdrawal, and another general agreement on compensation in matches lost due to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. The main economy still needs to be divided between the two sides, and details of general agreements must also be finalized, but the two sides have agreed on the concept.Players flocked to social media over the weekend to publicly press the NFL to take their desires seriously in health and safety protocol discussions, which included the desire to complete August without any preseason games. While ensuring this appears to be almost guaranteed, both sides can move on to the next set of issues as they aim to lay the groundwork for operations at this unprecedented time.Also Read: NFL Preseason: Texas DE J.J. Watt "on the fence" about eradicating the NFL's preseason forever
IPL 2020: This means that after the T20 World Cup in Australia was postponed, the Board of Control for Cricket in India set a 51-day window for IPL, the same as last year, ruling out more double addresses.The deferred version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to be played in the United Arab Emirates will begin on September 19, and the final will be played on November 8. Brijesh Patel, Chairman of the IPL, confirmed the schedule on Friday, although the Indian board is still waiting for a green signal from the government to take out IPL from India."We have written to the Indian government. We hope to get a response very soon. Once it arrives, a meeting of the IPL Board of Directors will be held next week to finalize all other details."This means that after the T20 World Cup in Australia was postponed, the BCCI set a 51-day window for the IPL, like last year, ruling out more double addresses. Having two games on the same day has become a conflict with broadcasters, who cannot take advantage of afternoon games in the same way as night games. Even when double heads are scheduled, they are booked on weekends. The same formula will be applied when the program is finally formed.When the board meets next week, it will have to make other decisions, whether it is possible to maintain home and visitor coordination this year or not. There are three locations in the United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai, where matches can be organized. Dubai itself has two reasons; In addition to the main stadium, there is also the ICC Academy ground where T20 International Associated Nations was organized. In addition, the spending modalities must be completed, the amount the concessions will incur, and the board. Patel said, "All these matters will be decided by the Governing Council."The meeting will also decide whether IPL-13 may have limited crowds, now that the COVID-19 situation has become better there. "We will seek advice from the UAE government if we can have crowds," he said.With each team needing at least a month to train, the franchise is expected to leave the base before August 20, giving them exactly four weeks to prepare.Also Read: The NFLPA tells players that there will be no Preseason matches in 2020
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council will meet over the weekend in a conference call, followed by a meeting with key stakeholders: franchisees, broadcasters, and central sponsors.The meetings will chart out the "final plan" for the tournament, which will take place in the UAE from September 19.This comes after reported on concerns raised by the dealership about the arrangements being made for the 13th edition of the IPL. "In all these years of the IPL, the responsibility for accommodation, hospitality, travel, etc., during the IPL, was with the owners of the team. Nothing will change this year. The only change will be in the POEs regarding COVID "President Brijesh Patel said, also confirming the dates for the Meetings.BCCI decided to share its plans with UAE on MondayBio-secure bubble: Strict protocols being put in place. Each franchise agency will create its own bubble in which the team only interacts with the limited number of people in its ecosystem or assigned to them by the BCCI. A similar bubble will be created for employees of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, broadcasters, etc. Only through pre-designated coordinators will anyone be allowed to interact with people outside of their bubble.Revenue pools: Since the 60 IPL matches were played in 51 days, there will be no change in the distribution of the CBI's central income group.Gate money: If IPL were not to happen, franchises would not have sought any income. Letting go of gate money, the board says, is "pittance".Travel & accommodation: The franchise must specify its own travel and residence arrangements in the United Arab Emirates. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry will coordinate with UAE authorities to guarantee "discounted hotel rates" and share them with concessions. Thereafter, the franchise would have the right to compromise on the options available to BCCI or to make its own arrangements. The franchise will take its players to the Emirates and vice versa, as is the case during the IPL in India each year.Medical assistance: Franchises will organize their own medical teams and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organize a central medical team. Once the players and support staff arrive in the UAE, the burden of proof will fall on the dealer, who in turn will coordinate with the BCCI medical team 24/7. The medical team of each franchise will remain with their teams in the security bubble.Player replacement & loaning: There will be no change in player policy and franchises will be free to travel with additional players to avoid last-minute travel.The Board and the Board are working in fine detail to prepare a draft of these policies to be discussed at Saturday's meeting and then shared with the concessions. "Once we share what we do with the benefits, we know there will be questions. We need to be fully prepared," says Patel.Source: Times of IndiaAlso Read:Brijesh Patel: IPL 2020 will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates
These are some of the major rules in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) prepared by the Indian Cricket board which will be sent to IPL franchise soon for the T20 Championship expected in the UAE from September to November.There will be no fans in the stadium, at least initially, commentators will be six feet apart, the least crowded shelters, no more than 15 players in the locker room, post-match prize shows for social distancing rules, and four COVID tests in two weeks for all players.These are some of the major rules in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) prepared by the Indian Cricket Board which will be sent to IPL franchise soon for the T20 Championship expected in the UAE from September to November.While awaiting government approval to transfer IPL-13 to the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Cricket Council confirmed its interest in hosting the event after receiving a request from BCCI.Speaking to a news agency, an official at the BCCI said that not only players in the field, including their wives and friends (WAGs), and franchises, should follow the rules of "bio-bubble" would be determined."Once they enter the bio-bubble, no one can break it and join it again," the official said."The BCCI will not decide whether WAGs and family members can travel with the players, we leave it to franchises. The official said, but we have established a protocol in which not everyone, including the team's bus drivers, can leave the bio-bubble. The standard operating procedures for the franchises will be issued as soon as we meet." With the next week. If you have a complaint, you can return to the meeting and we will discuss it."SOP also states that each player will undergo four Covid tests within two weeks before the tournament starts. Two tests will be performed in India before departure and two during quarantine in the UAE.The SOP was prepared according to the rules laid down by the Cricket board of England and Wales for a series of tests against the West Indies.In the past, players representing India joined IPL teams separately, but this relaxation was not allowed this time. They will have to enter a bio-bubble with the rest of their team members.With most perks with teams of 20 or more players, along with a large number of support staff, some key SOP guidelines relate to housing. Teams will not be allowed to change hotels once they are appointed.BCCI has already asked concession holders to sort out the hotel's logistics and arrangements, although the council will help get discounts during reservations. It is known that only negative sellers enter hotels, changing rooms, and other designated areas.The BBCI will also provide standard operating procedures to broadcasters and officials.Given that the Covid curve is expected to crush the UAE by then, the official said there is a possibility that fans could watch the live event from the stands since September. But BCCI does not risk. "We don't want to take a risk. At least during the first part of the tournament, the matches will be played behind closed doors," the official said.According to Gulf News, the United Arab Emirates announced 375 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the number of state cases to 59,921, with 53,202 cases recovered.Also Read: BCCI shares detailed plan for IPL 2020 in UAE
At least 3 players in Barcelona rebelled: Arthur Melo, Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic against Lionel Messi before the Champions League showdown.Things have not been easy in Barcelona recently. The Catalant giants, suffering on the field and losing the La Liga title to Real Madrid, also suffered from controversy in the dressing room throughout the season. Recent reports claim that Barcelona players rebelled against captain Lionel Messi before the Champions League match against Napoli.Three Barcelona midfielders revolt against Lionel MessiSpanish media publication Diario Gol claims that at least three Barcelona midfielders have clashed with Messi and are therefore looking for a way out of the club to trade elsewhere. There will be a minimal break between the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League and the start of the 2020-21 season. Therefore, players are cautious about participating in the competition by citing frantic UCL matches.At least three midfielders: Arthur Melo, Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic were looking for an easy exit without playing in UCL matches. Arthur, who had already agreed to an exchange agreement with Juventus, was reported to have refused to return to Barcelona's training to prepare for the match against Napoli. Instead, he wants to leave for Italy earlier.Arthur, Vidal, Rakitic are not satisfied with Lionel MessiArturo Vidal is not happy with his playing time and youth manager's preference for Riqui Puig. Also, the arrival of Miralem Pjanic from Juventus next season will simply affect his place on the team. Therefore, the Chilean international is looking to find a way out as soon as the current season ends, as Inter Milan is the favorite to sign the midfielder.Finally, Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has not had the best relationship with Messi. The Croatian midfielder is not happy with his situation and believes the club and Lionel Messi are synonymous. He saw a steady decline in his playing time, losing his place in the starting squad. So Rakitic is looking for another club.Lionel Messi transfer reports appearMeanwhile, Messi has also seen a decline in his relationship with the Barcelona Council and with training staff for the past two seasons. Several reports of Messi's transfer have gained importance in recent days with Serie A giants Inter Milan looking to sign the six times Golden Ball Award winner, and these reports have been supplemented by rumors that his father is seeking a home in the Italian capital.Also Read: LaLiga Virtual Stand | LaLiga will use "virtual stand" and fans sound for broadcasting
Only companies with an annual turnover of at least 300 million rupees (about 40 million USD) are also clarified by BCCI that are eligible to bid for IPL sponsorship.The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited third parties to express their (EOI) interest in obtaining title sponsorship rights (rights) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) from 19 September 2020 To November 10, 2020.The development occurs a week after the departure of Vivo. Interested parties must purchase the Bid Document before August 14, and the Board of Control of Cricket in India will announce winning the bid four days later.BCCI also clarified that only companies with an annual turnover of at least 300 million rupees (around 40 million USD) are eligible to sponsor an IPL.In a statement released, the Board of Directors disclosed that all expressions of interest must-Contain the full name and address of the relevant third party; AndIndication of the product class or product classes that the third party is interested in relation to its designation as the main sponsor of IPL 2020; AndPresenting the most recent audited accounts showing a sales volume of 300 Crore Indian Rupees (300 Crore Indian Rupees only).In the meantime, rights and product categories will be discussed after the EOI is delivered, and each third party will have provided an EOI. For clarity, third parties need not include any indicative level of fees to obtain the rights to their EOI.BCCI has also stated that bidding on the highest amount may not win the company's rights if the board of directors is not satisfied with its plans to market its most valuable property.Also Read: IPL during Covid: no fans, 4 tests in two weeks for players
Willian joined Chelsea from Angie Makhachkala in 2013 and has played more than 300 games for the club, winning two Premier League titles. The 32-year-old is linked to a move to Arsenal in town.Brazilian midfielder Willian has confirmed he will leave Chelsea after seven "wonderful" years at Stamford Bridge.The 32-year-old, linked with a move to Arsenal across town, posted a farewell message to the club's fans on Twitter.It is time to move forward. I would definitely miss my team-mates, ”he said.“ I go with my head held high, making sure that I won titles here and always did my best in a Chelsea shirt. ”Willian, who started his football career with Corinthians in Sao Paulo, joined Chelsea from Angie Makhachkala in 2013 and has played more than 300 matches for the club and won two Premier League titles.His contract expired this summer and he failed to reach a long-term deal with the club.He said, "In August 2013, when I received an offer from Chelsea, I was convinced that this was where I should be playing.""Today I'm sure it was the better decision. There were a lot of happy moments, some sad moments, and there were titles and they were always intense."Spanish midfielder Pedro also announced that he would leave the club on Sunday after five years.Also Read: Barcelona players rebel against Lionel Messi before Napoli Clash? Claiming reports in Spanish
Chennai: Indian Off-Road Ravindra Jadeja will be absent from the air-conditioned Chennai Super Kings camp for six days prior to the team's departure to the UAE for the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL).The camp is scheduled to take place from August 15-20 in Chennai. All other members of the franchise team, including captain MS Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu, will attend the camp, which will focus mainly on fitness, along with some cricket training.ESPNcricinfo quoted CSK CEO Cassie Viswanthan as saying in explaining Jadeja's absence "has personal obligations". But Jadeja will arrive Chennai in time to board Dubai on August 21st.Viswanthan said the Tamil Nadu government has given the Super KViswanthan ings written permission to camp at MA Chidambaram Stadium, behind closed doors. ESPNcricinfo reports that bowling coach El Balaji will be the only member of the coaching staff present at the camp.Viswanthan said coach Stephen Fleming and assistant coach Michael Hussey will likely join the squad in Dubai on August 22.CSK expects two South Africans, Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi, to join the team after September 1.Viswanthan said, "When we spoke to Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi, they said yes, we will go. They said they will not come until after the first of September."Third South African player Imran Tahir will join the squad after his participation in the Caribbean Premier League in Trinidad.Viswanthan said South African backroom couple Eric Simmons (bowling advisor) and Greg King (physical coach) will join the team in Dubai on August 21.The 13th edition of the IPL Indian League will take place for 53 days, from September 19 to November 10, in three venues: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai. The final is scheduled to be played on a weekday, Tuesday, for the first time in T20 history.The Emirates Cricket Board had also confirmed that it had obtained official permission from BCCI to host the IPL 2020. The IPL was originally scheduled to operate from March 29, but has been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.img source: Times NowAlso Read: IPL during Covid: no fans, 4 tests in two weeks for players
Barcelona decided to split from coach Quique Setien after ending the 2019/20 season without titles. Barcelona announced the sacking of its coach, Quique Setien, on Monday, three days after losing to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.Setien, 61, was named in January after the two-time league winners Ernesto Valverde were sent off despite his team leading the La Liga standings on goal difference.Under his leadership, Barcelona finished the 2019/20 La Liga season in second place, five points behind champions Real Madrid. They also lost to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.Barcelona ended their season without a title on Friday after being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a disgraceful 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich."This is the first decision within a broader restructuring of the first team to be agreed upon between the current technical secretary and the new manager, which will be announced in the coming days," the club's statement said.According to The Guardian, current Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will be appointed as the manager at the Camp Nou next week.The statement, released more than nine hours after President Josep Maria Bartomeu and the directors kicked off the board meeting, also said that the club's hierarchy had decided not to call for an impending election in the wake of the Bayern Munich defeat."The directive understands that an immediate call for elections is not possible, given that the league season will start at the end of the week on September 12, 2020, and the situation resulting from the COVID-19 crisis is economic and social," he added.Accordingly, the club will continue to implement the plan to reverse the sporting and economic situation, based on profound changes in the first team, in addition to resetting the budget to confront the new situation caused by COVID-19, before the end of the current term.As in the case of Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, Barcelona presidents are elected by the club's members.Bartomeu won the last elections, which were held in 2015, but was barred from running in the next round of elections because he had already served two consecutive terms, having been named president in 2014 after Sandro Roussel resigned.Victor Font is the favorite in the election, while former President Joan Laporta has announced his intention to run.Also Read: Time to move forward: Willian confirms departure from Chelsea after seven years
Dart rulesUnlike many traditional pub games, darts have become popular enough to be organized by large governing bodies. Since the game originated in England, it is not surprising that its finest is the British Darts Organization and thus BDO rules have been used as guidelines. When in doubt, the rules played by the locals should always be applied.Please note that one yard = 3 feet = 36 inches = 0.9144 meters.DescriptionBy far, the most popular darts board design today is the "watch" or "treble" board and is the only board to be considered in these instructions. A good board should be made of vegetable fibers and called a "rough hair plate". The style is set on the dashboard with wire and tone. It consists of a circle of 20 pieces, apparently randomized from 1 to 20. In the middle is a small black circle called "target", around which is a thin red ring called 25 rings. The parts of this ring that are broken only by the "triple" ring extend to the middle of the edge and the "weak" ring represents the edge of the circle. So, for example, if a nobility fell on the syllable marked 14 and was inside the treble ring, it would be labeled "Treble 14".Each player has 3 arrows weighing front, bird, weapons a few inches long with a sharp tip. The deck is positioned with a target center of 1.73 m (5 feet. 8 inches) above the ground. Players must stand behind a raised horizontal block called "oche" (pronounced "okky") with a height of 38 mm (1 1/2 inches), although any markings on the ground will work for casual play. The front of the octet must be at a distance of 2.37 m (7 feet, 9 and 1/4 inches) from the front of the plate.501 and 301 gamesMost professional matches "501 up". This is the simplest of games. Each player starts with a score of 501 and takes turns throwing 3 darts. The score for each round is calculated and deducted from the total number of players. Bullseye scores 50, the outer ring scores 25, and the dart in the double or triple loop counts the double or triple syllable points. The goal is to be the first player to drop the score to zero exactly, the only warning is that the last throw throws should land on a double or on a target.If the player drops the score to 1 or falls below zero, the result is bankruptcy, this role ends immediately and the score is returned to what it was at the beginning of that round. For example, if the player has 32 to exit and the first darts are 16, and the second is 15, the player drops, and the score is returned to 32. Therefore, at the last turn, it is not necessary to throw the three arrows: the player can win the first or second turn of the turn.Since a player who misses a double goal is more likely to score the song in this segment, good players try to leave an identifiable number like 24 or more ideally 32 - double 16. So, for example, if a player has twice 16 left, and hit 16, You have 8 left, if you hit 8 then you have 4 left, and so on, this is useful because it is not necessary to throw extra darts to reduce the result to a pair number. .. it often happens that people downgrade their scores to 1 (usually while targeting to multiply 1), some people play an informal rule called "division 11". This rule states that when the score is reduced to 1, instead of falling, the player must "divide 11" by throwing a throw between the two numbers that make up the number 11 at the edge of the board. This is complicatedSome games require doubling to start recording and also to finish the game.When the score is less than 171, professional players know the numbers they need to target to pay in one turn with 3 darts. Here is a table of such groups. Some results have multiple payment options, but in most cases, we only show the best:170 - t20, t20, bull. (Highest possible payment). 167 - s20, s19, bull. 164 - t20, t18, urine (preferably t19, t19, urine because it does not require two darts in bed and the error keeps the even number). 161 - t20. t17, bull. 160 - t20, t20, d20. 158 - t20, t16, toro or t20, t20, d19 157 - t20, t19, d20 156 - t20, t20, 18d 155 - t20, t15, toro, t20, t19, or d19 154 - t20, t18, d20 153 - BC 20, BC 19, D. 18 152- T20, T20, 16D 151 - t20, t17, d20 150 - s20, s18, d18 (bull, bull, bull are preferred unless you feel you are scaring your opponent!)149 - s20, s19, d16 148 - t20, t16, d20 (followed by t18, t18, d20) 147 - t20, t17, d18, t19, t18, d18146 - t20, t18, d16 (followed by t19, t19, d16).For all numbers under 146, there are at least 3 output groups.A popular game that is played for fun is "Around the Hour". In this, each player takes turns throwing 3 darts and must throw one throw in each part starting from 1 to 20 and then ending with 25 and a goal. Players must start with 1 and cannot move to the next number until the darts are successfully thrown into the current target segment. Doubles and triples are ignored. The first player to hit all goals then ends up winning the goal.cricket There are a number of darts games that are based on other pub games and this is the most popular one. Each player takes turns throwing 3 arrows as usual.To start, players throw a coin to determine who hits first. The hit player starts, and during each turn, tries to score the most points possible using the usual 501 scoring system. When a hitting player scores more than 40 points in each tournament, the number of points above 40 is added to that player's points. For example, if a hitting player scores 58, 18 points (points) are added to that player's points. Otherwise, the hitting player does not score anything.The opposing player is considered bowling and this player only targets the target. The shooter gets 2 wickets for the goal and 1 wicket for the 25th episode. Players take turns until the shooter throws a throw that records the 10th wicket. At this point, the turns are reversed and the other player has an "income" (turn on the bat). The game must end when both players play two rounds each, at which point the player with the highest score wins the match.If the hit player must drop a throw on the target or on episode 25, then the hit player loses one or two wickets accordingly. If the archer throws a dart that does not land on the board, 20 "additions" are given for hitting.For less-skilled players, the game can be made easier in several ways. Here are some suggestions:Each entry consists of fewer wakes, for example, 4)The goal of the wicket can be changed to parts 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Hitting players score the absolute amount in each round instead of the amount exceeding 40. killerThis is the most popular game for large groups and is very fun. There are differences, but this is the basic game.To start, the order of play is determined, and each player throws a "bad hand" (left-handed players throw the right hand and vice versa) on the board to determine their number. Obviously, if you miss the arrows or hit a number that has already been assigned, the player will try again. Each player (usually 5) is assigned a specified number of lives and generally, a small bet is required in a bowl. It is a good tactic to avoid being near someone else's number.Players take turns starting to target their assigned number, and they record one life for each hit in darts, two lives for a double, and 3 lives for a treble. Once the player has recorded 5 lives, this player becomes a "killer" until someone deducts one or more lives. However, the player must live 5 years to become a killer, if his score is exceeded he is deducted for the amount that has been exceeded. For example, if a player has 4 lives and reaches three times their number, the first three of the goals scored are scored up to 5 but the remaining lives are deducted, so the end result is 3 lives.Once the player becomes a killer, he indicates any of the other player's numbers. Every time they do so, the appropriate number of lives is deducted from the victim's player points. When a player drops below 0, that player is out of the gameAlso Read:
Cricket in South Africa is going through a major crisis after the Sports Federation and the Olympic Committee, a government body that oversees the nation's wide sport, suspended cricket in the country, South African cricket. This means South Africa Cricket has halted its daily operations and is raising questions about the team's future in international cricket. International Cricket Council (ICC) rules prohibit government interference, and this could mean that the national team's participation in international tournaments could be at risk.This unprecedented development comes after months of turmoil in the management of cricket in South Africa. What could this mean for South African cricket and players, as well as the future of international cricket for Proteas? Here is an explanationQ) What is SASCOC, the government entity that stopped cricket in South Africa?SASCOC (South African Athletic Association and Olympic Committee) is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) and National Paralympic Committee (NPC) in South Africa and the body responsible for South Africa in the Commonwealth Games. It is also responsible for high-performance sports in the country and coordinates the relationship with various international sports federations. Therefore, it is a sports ombudsman that was formed after a process that began with a working group set up by the Minister of Sports. Therefore, it is a super body of government.Q) Why was Cricket South Africa acquired and stopped operations?In the last year, Cricket South Africa has suffered from many problems, especially since December 2019. There were three main problems which were racism, lines of payments, and accusations of corruption. The sacking of its CEO, Thabang Morrow, was the first in a series of managerial crises that affected South African cricket. Morrow was fired for "gross misconduct". The administrative crisis was exacerbated when CEO Chris Nenzani resigned, and so did Jack Bean. Therefore, for "alleged mismanagement and misconduct", cricket in South Africa has been suspended.Q) Why could South Africa be banned?The ICC does not permit any form of government interference in the daily management of the board. This was the reason why cricket was banned in Zimbabwe for a certain period last year due to increased government interference. If this happened, South Africa could be banned for the second time in its history, with the first ban between 1970 and 1991 due to apartheid policies.Q) Will the current participation of South African players in the IPL be in question?It is not yet known if this measure will affect the participation of South African players in the IPL. From now on, they are free to compete. Only their international matches can be called into question.Read More- Barcelona sack coach Quique Setien after UEFA Champions League exit
IPL 2020: UAE gears up to host the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). According to the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), the UAE is currently the safest destination to host the IPL 2020. All eight IPL teams are expected to depart between the 3rd and the 4th week of August for the UAE Chennai Super Kings (CSK)Chennai Super Kings is a franchise cricket team located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which plays in the Indian Premier League. Established in 2008, the team plays its home matches at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL win: 22010,2011,2018Chennai Super Kings Municipal Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, ChennaiGross Salary in Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 5,864,897,500 RsChennai Super Kings (CSK) salary for 2020: 793,500,000 Rs NameIPL 2020 SalaryMS Dhoni150000000Suresh Raina110000000Kedar Jadhav78000000Ravindra Jadeja70000000Piyush Chawla67500000Dwayne Bravo64000000Sam Curran55000000Karn Sharma50000000Shane Watson40000000Shardul Thakur26000000Ambati Rayudu22000000Harbhajan Singh20000000Murali Vijay20000000Josh Hazlewood20000000Francois Du Plessis16000000Imran Tahir10000000Deepak Chahar8000000Lungi Ngidi5000000Mitchell Santner5000000KM Asif4000000Narayan Jagadeesan2000000Monu Kumar2000000RutuRaj Gaikwad2000000R. Sai Kishore2000000 Rajasthan Royals (RR)Rajasthan Royals is a franchise cricket team based in Jaipur, Rajasthan that plays in the Indian Premier League. Established in 2008 as one of the eight initial franchises of IPL, the team is based at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals is sometimes considered the "money ball" team in IPL.Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL victories: 2008Rajasthan Royals Stadium (RR): Sawai Mansingh Stadium, JaipurRajasthan Royals gross salary (RR): 4,629,429,950 RsRajasthan Royals (RR) 2020 Salary: 702,500,000 Rs NameIPL 2020 SalaryBen Stokes125000000Steven Smith125000000Sanju Samson80000000Jofra Archer72000000Jos Buttler44000000Ankit Rajpoot30000000Rahul Tewatia30000000Robin Uthappa30000000Jaydev Unadkat30000000Varun Aaron24000000Yashasvi Jaiswal24000000Mayank Markande20000000Kartik Tyagi13000000Tom Curran10000000Andrew Tye10000000Anuj Rawat8000000David Miller7500000Oshane Thomas5000000Shashank Singh3000000MahipalLomror2000000Manan Vohra2000000Riyan Parag2000000Shreyas Gopal2000000Aniruddha Joshi2000000Akash Singh2000000 Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)The Kings XI Punjab is a franchise cricket team based in Mohali, Punjab that plays in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the franchise is jointly owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, PreityZinta and Karan Paul. The team plays its home matches at PCA Stadium, Mohali.Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Municipal Stadium: PCA Stadium, MohaliKings XI Punjab gross salary (KXIP): Rs 6,275,617,543Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Salary 2020: Rs 685,000,000 Name IPL 2020 Salary Lokesh Rahul110000000Glenn Maxwell107500000Sheldon Cottrell85000000Krishnappa Gowtham62000000Karun Nair56000000Mohammed Shami48000000Nicholas Pooran42000000Mujeeb Ur Rahman40000000Chris Jordan30000000Chris Gayle20000000Ravi Bishnoi20000000Mandeep Singh14000000Mayank Agarwal10000000Hardus Viljoen 7500000Prabhsimran Singh5500000Deepak Hooda5000000Jimmy Neesham5000000Darshan Nalkande3000000Sarfaraz Khan2500000Arshdeep Singh2000000Harpreet Brar2000000JagadeeshaSuchith2000000Murugan Ashwin2000000Tajinder Singh2000000Ishan Porel Capitals of Delhi (DC)The Delhi Capitals is a franchise cricket team that represents the city and districts of Delhi's NCT in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils, the franchise is jointly owned by GMR Group and JSW Group. The team is based at Aaron Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.Delhi Capital (DC) mainland: Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, New DelhiTotal salary of Delhi Capitals: Rs 6,614,608,422Salary in Delhi Capitals (DC) 2020: Rs 760,000,000 NameIPL 2020 SalaryRishabh Pant150000000Shimronhetmyer77500000Ravichandran Ashwin76000000Shreyas Iyer70000000Ajinkya Rahane52500000Shikhar Dhawan52000000Axar Patel50000000Marcus Stoinis48000000Kagiso Rabada42000000Amit Mishra40000000Alex Carey24000000Jason Roy15000000Chris Woakes15000000Prithvi Shaw12000000Ishant Sharma11000000Avesh khan7000000Keemo Paul5000000Mohit Sharma5000000Harshal Patel2000000Sandeep Lamichhane2000000Tushar Deshpande2000000Lalit Yadav2000000 Mumbai Indians (MI)The Mumbai Indians are a franchise cricket team located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that plays in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the team is 100% owned by Reliance Industries, the largest conglomerate in India, by its IndiaWin Sports subsidiary.IPL Wins: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019Local Stadium: Wankidi StadiumGross Salary: Rs 7,116,438,150Salary in the 2020 IPL: Rs 830,500,000 NameIPL 2020 SalaryRohit Sharma150000000Hardik Pandya110000000Krunal Pandya88000000Nathan Coulter-Nile80000000JaspritBumrah70000000Ishan Kishan62000000Kieron Pollard54000000SuryaKumar Yadav32000000Trent Boult32000000Quinton de Kock28000000Lasith Malinga20000000Sherfane Rutherford20000000Chris Lynn20000000Rahul Chahar19000000MItchell McClenaghan10000000Anmolpreet Singh8000000Dhawal Kulkarni7500000Jayant Yadav5000000Saurabh Tiwary5000000Aditya Tare2000000Anukul Roy2000000Digvijay Deshmukh2000000Prince Balwant Rai Singh2000000Mohsin Khan2000000 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Kolkata Knight Riders is a franchise cricket team that represents Kolkata in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her wife Jai Mehta. The home of Knight Riders is the famous Eden Gardens Stadium.Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Win IPL: 2012, 2014Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Main terrain: Eden Gardens, KolkataKolkata Knight Riders gross salary (KKR): Rs 6,869,973,650Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 2020 Salary: Rs 765,000,000 Name IPL 2020 Salary Pat Cummins155000000Sunil Narine125000000Andre Russell85000000Dinesh Karthik74000000Kuldeep Yadav58000000Eoin Morgan52500000Varun Chakravarti40000000Nitish Rana34000000Kamlesh Nagarkoti32000000ShivamMavi30000000Shubman Gill18000000Lockie Ferguson16000000Tom Banton10000000Rinku Singh8000000Harry Gurney 7500000Rahul Tripathi6000000Prasidh Krishna2000000Sandeep Warrier2000000Siddhesh Lad2000000Chris Green2000000Nikhil Naik2000000Pravin Tambe2000000M Siddharth2000000 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Venue: M. Chinnaswamy StadiumRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) gross salary: Rs 7,340,075,500Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 2020Salary: Rs 786,000,000 NameIPL 2020 SalaryVirat Kohli170000000AB de Villiers110000000Chris Morris100000000Yuzvendra Chahal60000000Shivam Dubey50000000Aaron Finch44000000Umesh Yadav42000000Kane Richardson40000000Washington Sundar32000000Navdeep Saini30000000Mohammed Siraj26000000Dale Steyn20000000Moeen Ali17000000Parthiv Patel17000000Pawan Negi10000000Gurkeerat Mann Singh5000000IsuruUdana5000000DevduttPadikkal2000000Shahbaz Ahamad2000000Joshua Philippe2000000Pavan Deshpande2000000 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)The Sunrisers Hyderabad is a franchise cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India that plays in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Kalanithi Maran of the Sun TV Network and was established in 2012 after the IPL cancelled Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad.Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won IPL: 2016Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, HyderabadGross salary of Hyderabad Sunrisers: Rs 4,758,772,800Sunrisers Hyderabad 2020 Salaries: Rs 749,000,000 Name IPL 2020 Salary David Warner 125000000Manish Pandey110000000Rashid Khan90000000Bhuvneshwar kumar85000000Siddarth Kaul38000000Shahbaz Nadeem32000000Vijay Shankar32000000Kane Williamson30000000Sandeep Sharma30000000Khaleel Ahmed 30000000Jonny Bairstow22000000Mitchell Marsh20000000Priyam Garg19000000Virat Singh19000000Wriddhiman Saha12000000Mohammad Nabi10000000Shreevats Goswami10000000Basil Thampi9500000Abhishek Sharma5500000Billy Stanlake5000000Fabian Allen5000000T Natarajan4000000Sandeep Bavanaka2000000Sanjay Yadav2000000Abdul Samad2000000
Indian Premier League (IPL) is a 20-20 professional cricket league in India that is contested during March or April and May every year by eight teams representing eight different cities in India. The league is established by the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) in the year 2008. The Indian Premier League has an exclusive window for ICC Future Tours.The IPL is the busiest cricket league in the world, and in 2014 it was ranked sixth in terms of average attendance among all sporting leagues. In 2010, IPL became the first sporting event in the world to be broadcast live on YouTube. The brand value of IPL in 2019 was 475 billion (US $ 6.7 billion), according to Duff & Phelps.) According to BCCI, the 2015 IPL season contributed 11.5 billion (US $ 160 million) to the economy's Indian GDP.There have been twelve IPL Championship seasons. The current IPL holders are the Mumbai Indians, who won the 2019 season. The 2020 season's venue has moved due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; The games will now take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10.Dream11 IPL 2020 LocationThe new 2020 IPL scheduling date has been published, and the 13th edition of the IPL Championship will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). IPL 2020 has been scheduled between 19 September 2020 to 10 November 2020. The opening match of IPL 2020 will be held between Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on September 19, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The 2020 IPL Final will be played on November 10, 2020.The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) got the final approval from the Government of India to transfer the IPL 2020 to the UAE. The ruling IPL team has also decided to start day's matches at 3.30pm UAE time (2:00 PM UAE time) and afternoon matches at 7.30 PM India time (6.00 PM UAE time). Dream11 won IPL Title 2020 sponsorship for Rs 222 crore. Please note that BCCI has been seeking a new title sponsor as part of VIVO Out of IPL this year 2020. BCCI has announced CRED as Official IPL Partner for 3 years from IPL 2020 to IPL 2022.LOGOThe Indian Premier League (IPL), Thursday, revealed its motto for the upcoming 2020 season with title sponsors Dream11. IPL shared the logo as a story on their Instagram account with the hashtag "# Dream11IPL".The Mumbai Indians Defenders Champions also shared the logo on their Instagram account. They said in legend: "Now we're guarding, # Dream11IPL."Dream11 emerged as the 2020 IPL highest bidder on Tuesday. Indeed, BCCI's partner, Dream11, stepped up on the Byju and Unacademy educational technology platforms to win the race.According to sources, Dream11 wanted to get a three-year agreement with IPL, but the board was not "interested". "BCCI said this would be a one-year contract, but Dream11 wanted to get it for three years. Dream11 offered 222 million rupees for this year, 240 million rupees for the next year and 240 million rupees for the third year." . The sources said.“But BCCI said that after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed, they are expected to get a good amount next year, so they cannot commit to the future. The council also said that if Vivo retires again, then Dream11 will get first preference.SPONSERSThe Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces Dream11 as the main sponsor of IPL 2020The IPL Board of Directors has announced Dream11 as the new main sponsor of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League. Dream11 (Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd) is an Indian company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Dream11's association with the sport has grown over the years and currently participates in a total of 19 sporting federations along with 6 franchises from the Indian Premier League.IPL President Brigis Patel said: “We welcome the Dream11 program on board as the main sponsor of the 2020 edition of the IPL. Dream11 Upgrading your affiliation from official partner to major sponsors is a great testament to the IPL brand. Dream11 as a fictional sports brand is only going to increase IPL's engagement with its fans. "A discussion took place and this is the reason for the postponement of the official announcement. But now everything has been settled and both of them have agreed for one year only. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry could issue the statement soon," the source added.SCHEDULENew IPL 2020 Schedule, IPL 2020 Schedule in UAE, Fixtures, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF download, Point Table, Ranking & Winning Prediction. Match NoMatch CenterDateDayTime India (IST)Time UAEVenuue1Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)19 September 2020Saturday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI2Delhi Capitals (DC) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)20 September 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI3Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)21 September 2020Monday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI4Rajasthan Royals (RR) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)22 September 2020Tuesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH5Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vs Mumbai Indians (MI)23 September 2020Wednesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI6Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)24 September 2020Thursday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI7Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Delhi Capitals (DC)25 September 2020Friday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI8Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vs Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)26 September 2020Saturday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI9Rajasthan Royals (RR) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)27 September 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH10Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Mumbai Indians (MI)28 September 2020Monday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI11Delhi Capitals (DC) Vs Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)29 September 2020Tuesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI12Rajasthan Royals (RR) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)30 September 2020Wednesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI13Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Vs Mumbai Indians (MI)01 October 2020Thursday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI14Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)02 October 2020Friday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI15Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)03 October 2020Saturday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEABU DHABI16Delhi Capitals (DC) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)03 October 2020Saturday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH17Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)04 October 2020Sunday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAESHARJAH18Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)04 October 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI19Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Delhi Capitals (DC)05 October 2020Monday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI20Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)06 October 2020Tuesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI21Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)07 October 2020Wednesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI22Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)08 October 2020Thursday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI23Rajasthan Royals (RR) Vs Delhi Capitals (DC)09 October 2020Friday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH24Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)10 October 2020Saturday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEABU DHABI25Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)10 October 2020Saturday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI26Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)11 October 2020Sunday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEDUBAI27Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Delhi Capitals (DC)11 October 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI28Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)12 October 2020Monday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH29Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)13 October 2020Tuesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI30Delhi Capitals (DC) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)14 October 2020Wednesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI31Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)15 October 2020Thursday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH32Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)16 October 2020Friday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI33Rajasthan Royals (RR) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)17 October 2020Saturday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEDUBAI34Delhi Capitals (DC) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)17 October 2020Saturday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH35Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)18 October 2020Sunday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEABU DHABI36Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)18 October 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI37Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)19 October 2020Monday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI38Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Vs Delhi Capitals (DC)20 October 2020Tuesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI39Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)21 October 2020Wednesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI40Rajasthan Royals (RR) Vs Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)22 October 2020Thursday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI41Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Mumbai Indians (MI)23 October 2020Friday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH42Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vs Delhi Capitals (DC)24 October 2020Saturday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEABU DHABI43Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Vs Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)24 October 2020Saturday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI44Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)24 October 2020Sunday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEDUBAI45Rajasthan Royals (RR) Vs Mumbai Indians (MI)25 October 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI46Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)26 October 2020Monday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH47Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Delhi Capitals (DC)27 October 2020Tuesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI48Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)28 October 2020Wednesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI49Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)29 October 2020Thursday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI50Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)30 October 2020Friday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI51Delhi Capitals (DC) Vs Mumbai Indians (MI)31 October 2020Saturday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEDUBAI52Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)31 October 2020Saturday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH53Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)01 November 2020Sunday3:30 PM IST2:00 PM UAEABU DHABI54Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)01 November 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEDUBAI55Delhi Capitals (DC) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)02 November 2020Monday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAEABU DHABI56Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) Vs Mumbai Indians (MI)03 November 2020Tuesday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAESHARJAH57Qualifier-1TBDTBD7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAETBD58EliminatorTBDTBD7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAETBD59Qualifier-2TBDTBD7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAETBD60FINAL10 November 2020Sunday7:30 PM IST6:00 PM UAETBD SQUADSChennai Super Kings 2020 Team SquadPlayer NameCountryMS Dhoni (C)IndiaSuresh RainaIndiaKedar JadhavIndiaRavindra JadejaIndiaDwayne BravoWest IndiesKarn SharmaIndiaShane WatsonAustraliaShardul ThakurIndiaAmbati RayuduIndiaHarbhajan SinghIndiaMurali VijayIndiaFaf du PlessisSouth AfricaImran TahirSouth AfricaDeepak ChaharIndiaLungisaniNgidiSouth AfricaMitchell SantnerNew ZealandKM AsifIndiaJagadeesan NarayanIndiaMonu SinghIndiaRuturaj GaikwadIndiaRoyal Challengers Bangalore 2020 Team SquadPlayer NameCountryVirat Kohli (C)IndiaAB de VilliersSouth AfricaYuzvendra ChahalIndiaShivam DubeIndiaUmesh YadavIndiaWashington SundarIndiaNavdeep SainiIndiaMohammed SirajIndiaMoeen AliEnglandParthiv PatelIndiaPawan NegiIndiaGurkeerat SinghIndiaDevduttPadikkalIndiaAnkit RajpootIndiaDelhi Capital 2020 Team SquadPlayer NameCountryAjinkya RahaneIndiaRavichandran Ashwin (C)IndiaRishabh PantIndiaShreyas IyerIndiaShikhar DhawanIndiaAxar PatelIndiaKagiso RabadaSouth AfricaAmit MishraIndiaPrithvi ShawIndiaIshant SharmaIndiaAvesh KhanIndiaKeemo PaulWest IndiesHarshal PatelIndiaSandeep LamichhaneNepalMayank MarkandeIndiaMumabi Indians 2020 Team SquadPlayer NameCompanyRohit Sharma (C)IndiaHardik PandyaIndiaKrunal PandyaIndiaJaspritBumrahIndiaIshan KishanIndiaKieron PollardWest IndiesSuryakumar YadavIndiaQuinton de KockSouth AfricaLasith MalingaSri LankaRahul ChaharIndiaMitchell McClenaghanNew ZealandAnmolpreet SinghIndiaJayant YadavIndiaAditya TareIndiaAnukul RoyIndiaSherfane RutherfordWest IndiesTrent BoultAustraliaDhawal KulkarniIndiaKolkata Knight Riders 2020 Team SquadPlayer NameCountrySunil NarineWest IndiesAndre RussellWest IndiesDinesh Karthik (C)IndiaKuldeep YadavIndiaNitish RanaIndiaKamlesh NagarkotiIndiaShivamMaviIndiaShubman GillIndiaLockie FergusonNew ZealandRinku SinghIndiaHarry GurneyEnglandPrasidh KrishnaIndiaSandeep Warrier[REP]IndiaSiddhesh LadIndiaRajasthan Royals 2020 Team SquadPlayer NameCountryBen StokesEnglandSteve SmithAustraliaSanju SamsonIndiaJofra ArcherEnglandJos ButtlerEnglandVarun AaronIndiaShashank SinghIndiaMahipalLomrorIndiaManan VohraIndiaRiyan ParagIndiaShreyas GopalIndiaMayank MarkandeIndiaRahul TewatiaIndiaKings XI Punjab 2020 Team SquadPlayer NameCountryKL RahulIndiaKarun NairIndiaMohammad ShamiIndiaNicholas PooranWest IndiesMujeeb ZadranAfghanistanChris GayleWest IndiesMandeep SinghIndiaMayank AgarwalIndiaHardus ViljoenSouth AfricaDarshan NalkandeIndiaSarfaraz KhanIndiaArshdeep SinghIndiaHarpreet BrarIndiaMurugan AshwinIndiaJagadeeshaSuchithIndiaKrishnappa GowthamIndiaSunrisers Hyderabad 2020 Team SquadDavid WarnerAustraliaManish PandeyIndiaRashid KhanAfghanistanBhuvneshwar KumarIndiaSiddarth KaulIndiaShahbaz NadeemIndiaVijay ShankarIndiaKane Williamson (C)New ZealandKhaleel AhmedIndiaSandeep SharmaIndiaJonny BairstowEnglandWriddhiman SahaIndiaMohammad NabiAfghanistanShreevats GoswamiIndiaBasil ThampiIndiaAbhishek SharmaIndiaBilly StanlakeAustraliaThangarasu NatarajanIndia PRIZE MONEY The Indian Premier League will see its prize money cut in half from the 2020 season onwards, and the economic slowdown has recently hit the country.According to The Times of India, BCCI has sent a circular to all IPL stakeholders, including eight franchises, stating that the Playoffs Permanent Fund has been reduced and that there will be no opening ceremony from this season.The board proposed a roughly 50% reduction in prize money for 2020, something the franchisees did not fully agree with. The winner will get 10 crores as prize, unlike last season when they got 20 crores. The second place winner will receive Rs 6.25 crore, and the third and fourth place teams will receive Rs 4,375 crore each.Additionally, the state associations will receive the same money per match as the perks, which is 1 cr per IPL match, according to TOI sources. Meanwhile, the report also indicated that starting from this season, foreign and international Indian players may be on loan.Also from IPL 2020 onwards, the car will be implemented without a ball. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) will introduce a new protocol for automatic front / rear football. Tested in 2019 and during recent Kolkata Pink Ball test.The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry has also set new travel policies for its employees. Previously, more than three hours of flight would have resulted in a business class ticket for senior staff. But now they will have to travel in economy class if the hours are less than eight hours. TOI sources said that except for two or three high-ranking employees, the rule would apply to everyone.
IPL 2020 1st Match LIVE between Chennai Super Kingsvs Mumbai Indians (CSK vs MI) Dream11 Team PredictionIPL 2020 CSK vs MI Dream11 Team Prediction IPL 2020 LIVE Match Details Match: Chennai Super Kingsvs Mumbai Indians (CSK vs MI) Date: 19 Sep 2020 Time: 7:30 PM ISTIPL 2020 CSK vs MI Dream11 Probable Playing 11Dream11 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable Playing 11Shane Watson Francois Du Plessis Ambati Rayudu MS Dhoni Kedar Jadhav Ravindra Jadeja Dwayne Bravo Shardul Thakur Piyush Chawla Deepak Chahar Lungi Ngidi / Imran TahirDream11 Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable Playing 11 Rohit Sharma Quinton de Kock Surya Kumar Yadav Ishan Kishan Krunal Pandya Hardik Pandya Kieron Pollard/Nathan Coulter-Nile Dhawal Kulkarni Rahul Chahar Mitchell McClenaghan / Trent Boult JaspritBumrahIPL 2020 MI vs CSK Dream11 Team PREDICTION Mumbai Indians without any doubt will start as favorites in the game against CSK.IPL 2020 Dream11 Fantasy League MI vs CSK PLAYING 11WICKET-KEEPER: MS Dhoni (C)BATSMEN: Rohit Sharma (VC)Quinton De Kock Shane Watson Francois Du PlessisALL-ROUNDERS: Hardik Pandya Ravindra JadejaBOWLERS: Krunal Pandya Piyush Chawla JaspritBumrah Deepak Chahar MI VS CSK MATCH PREDICTION & ANALYSISIt's finally here! IPL 2020 is about to start in the UAE after months of uncertainty and a lot of last-minute planning. The first match in the Indian Premier League this season will be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. MI and CSK were the finalists in 2019, a classic that saw MI come home with only one race left.IPL has been played in South Africa and the UAE as well in previous years. Getting ready for cricket after a long break may be the biggest challenge than a change of venue.Neither team will be severely affected due to the unavailability of Australian and English players during the first week of IPL, which is a good thing too.The MI vs CSK IPL 2020 match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 19, 2020.TEAM PREVIEWS:Mumbai IndiansEveryone will talk about the 5 matches the Mumbai Indians played and lost in the Emirates, but we are not sure if that is important. It was 2014 and we don't think it applies. After that, India won the AFC Asian Cup in the Emirates, and Rohit Sharma was one of the best players.Predicted TOSS MI VS CSKThe team that wins the toss may want to play first just to see what the court has to offer. However, we don't think the surface will change much in 20 times.Pitch and conditionsWe can be reasonably sure that it will not rain in Abu Dhabi in mid-September. The stadium at Sheikh Zayed Stadium will be flat, on the slower side, and without much bounce. A typical subcontinental cycle doesn't mind CSK at all.We've seen scores of around 150-160 on par in the other T20 tournaments that have been played here in the past.MI VS CSK Betting TipsWe will support the defending champions to win their first match in IPL 2020. That wasn't something they had done much in the past, but this time, their team looks a lot stronger than what CSK has to offer. Table. A better hitting squad, a smaller group of players, and more strength in their setup give the Mumbai Indians the advantage.He would lead the batting again and possibly open the batting alongside Quinton de Kock, as he did last season. Rohit Sharma has had a quiet moment in IPL over the past few years and only managed 405 injuries in 2019. It's a good comeback, but not for someone like Rohit, the white ball legend in India.Increase the possibilitiesPetway has a weird thing that has grown up now with six-year-old Rohit Sharma. The market is at 2.50 instead of 1.50. We think it's a good bet. Go to Betway to place a bet.Quinton de Kock scored 529 times while SuryaKumar Yadav had scored 424 times the previous season. These are three of which MI will launch its IPL 2020.We think multiplication number four is ready to be caught. Ishan hit Kishan most of the time, but he never made it his own. MI could choose to add Chris Lynn to the trade order and maybe switch to Rohit in order in the past (unlikely) or just start with Kishan.Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, and Hardik Pandya form the strong core of this team. Bullard was in great shape and looking better than ever. It will be one of MI's wild cards this season. This leaves the four shooters. Rahul Shahar did enough to secure the start, while JaspreetBumrah is an automatic pick. Trent Boult and Mitchell McLennan could be the other bowler's MI is looking for.This is a very solid assortment with almost all bases covered. The depth at the spinning pins and hitting position # 4 are the only potential weaknesses we can see.Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (MI vs CSK) Predicted SquadsMumbai Indians (MI) Squads Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Dhawal Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, JaspritBumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Lasith Malinga, Mitchell McClenaghan, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Rohit Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford, Surya Kumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Saurabh Tiwary, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai Singh, Mohsin KhanChennai Super Kings (CSK) SquadsMS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Piyush Chawla, Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran, Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Murali Vijay, Josh Hazlewood, Francois Du Plessis, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, KM Asif, Narayan Jagadeesan, Monu Kumar, RutuRaj Gaikwad, R. Sai KishoreRead more: Download the Best Fantasy Playing Apps
DC Vs KXIP Dream11 Team, IPL 2020: Fantasy cricket predictions and tips for Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL Match No 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in DUBAI on Sunday, September 20. This will be the second match of season 13 in UAE.Head to Head DC vs KXIP:Match Played: 24 Won by DC: 10 Won by KXIP: 14DC Vs KXIP Dream 11 PredictionBest Dream11 team for today’s Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab match.Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant could be the best fit for the Wicket keeper as KL Rahul is my best choice for batsman.Batsmen: KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer could be the best choice for the batsman.Allrounders: R Ashwin and Axar PatelBowlers: There are many good bowlers but you can choose from Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh and Amit MishraDC Vs KXIP Dream 11 TeamKL Rahul, Chris Gayle (C), Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, R Ashwin (VC), M Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Kagiso RabadaREAD | Which Team Won How Many TimesDC Vs KXIP Probable Playing 11Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant SharmaKings XI Punjab Probable XI: KL Rahul (WK), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Mandeep Singh, Sheldon Cottrell, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, M Ashwin, Arshdeep SinghDC Vs KXIP Key Players:DC Key Players: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Amit Mishra, Ishant SharmaKXIP Key Players: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammed Shami, Hardus ViljoenDC Vs KXIP Match Date and Time:Second IPL 2020 match DC Vs KXIP date is September, 20. Timing will be 7.30 PM India, which is 6:00 PM in UAE.DC Vs KXIP Match Venue and Pitch Report:The Dubai International Stadium is the multi purpose stadium in Dubai, UAE. The capacity of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 25,000. First few matches of IPL 2014 were played in this stadium. The team batting first has better change to win in this stadium. The temperature on 20 September will be 31 degree centigrade, there is no prior forecast of rain.Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL Match PredictionDelhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 matchDelhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab kick off their Indian Premier League 2020 campaigns with each other in Dubai. With the tournament moving to the United Arab Emirates, these will be the first matches scheduled at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the match begins on September 20 at 7:30 pm local time.Delhi Capitals finished third last season and entered this match with former Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin among his big purchases prior to this tournament. They also drafted well at auction, butif Marcus Stoynes and Alex Curry can't play the first game of the season, having already lost Jason Roy and Chris Wox, they might have some quality.Kings XI Punjab had the least to worry about in terms of changes to the final roster as KL Rahul took over the captain and some key players were kept. Nicholas Boran and Mujibur Rahman arrived in excellent condition in the Caribbean Premier League, even if Glenn Maxwell's arrival was delayed due to current guidelines.Delhi Capitals vs Eleventh Kings Punjab Live StreamTV Channels: Star Sports, Star Gold, DD Sports, Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Willow TV, BeIN Sports, SuperSport, Geo Super, Flow Sports, Willow TV, Hotstar Canada, Channel 9, Gazi TV, RTA, SLRCLive broadcasts: Disney + Hotstar, Yupp TV, and FoxtelPredict launchMoving to Dubai could mean that teams prefer a first place finish this season.Weather reportIt will be warm, sunny and dry all day in Dubai.Tone StatusDubai is a small flat gate that does a lot for hitters.Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020 match predictions.Delhi Capitals Team News & Playing 11Delhi Capital Team NewsDelhi Capitals has signed Jason Roy and Chris Wox, but will have none available for IPL 2020. Woakes pulled out before the original tournament and Roy withdrew from it due to injury. If the late arrival of Alex Carey and Marcus Stoinis means they are not available, Keemo Paul or Daniel Sams could start out in an outdoor setting.The major players in Delhi CapitalsShekhar Doan - He signed up well in January with his performances against Australia which is an advantage that he is fit for this tournament after some injury concerns earlier in the year.Sandeep Lamichhane: Despite being only 20, the Nepalese podium has become a staple of the T20 circuit. He has 117 T20 stadiums in 88 games.Rishabh Pant: The goalkeeper might get some pressure in place this season with Alex Carey recruiting, but his T20 shot rate speaks for itself.Delhi Capitals Team ModelDelhi Capitals finished third in the standings last season, winning nine out of 14 matches. They then beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in a draw, but the loss to the Chennai Super Kings ended their hopes for a place in the final.Delhi CapitalsPredicted Playing 11Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ajinkya Rahane, ShimronHetmyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Keemo Paul, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Sandeep Lamichhane Kings XI Punjab Team News & Playing 11Kings XI Punjab NewsGlenn Maxwell may miss the first matches of IPL 2020 due to his late arrival from the Australia Tour in England, but Kings XI Punjab has had fewer interruptions than other teams. Kuala Lumpur Rahul will be promoted to be the captain of the team after the departure of Ravichandran Ashwin.The eleventh Kings of Punjab are the main playersKuala Lumpur Rahul: He is set to be the captain of the team this season having been their best hitter before. He scored 593 rounds last season, including six times in the 1950s and an unbeaten century.Nicholas Boran: He broke his first T20 century during the Caribbean Premier League to issue a reminder of his batting prowess in T20 cricket.Mujibur Rahman: Another shooter was in good shape in CPL, moving to 131 wicket in T20 cricket despite being only 19 years old.Team Kings XI Punjab formedKings XI Punjab started the last round well, winning four of their first six matches, but only two more wins, one of them in the final, after a streak of four matches, mean losing a place in the tournament. Qualifiers. On the net implementation rate. They finished with six wins and eight losses.Delhi Capitals vs Eleventh Kings Punjab Odds: WagerDelhi Capitals came in third last season and entered the opening match as favorites.Delhi Capitals Bet365 oddsDelhi Capitals Profits: Delhi Capitals can be supported at 1.72 to profit with Bet365.Best batsman for Delhi Capitals: Shekhar Dhawan is 3.75 years old and Pete 365 is the best batsman for the Delhi Capitals team, while Prithvi Show is available at 4.33. ShimronHitmer, Shrias Air and AginciaRahanna have 5.00 with Bet365, while Rishabah Pant 5.50.Team Delhi Capitals Best Bowler: Kagiso Rabada has 3.25 to be the Delhi Capitals Best Bowler team with Bet365, with Sandeep Lamichhane and Ravichandran Ashwin both 4.50. Keemo Paul costs 5.00, as is Ishant Sharma and Anrich Nortje.Eleventh Kings Punjab Bet365 OddsKings XI Punjab to Win: Kings XI Punjab is 2.10 outdoor player to win this game with Bet365.Kings XI Punjab Team Best Hitter: KL Rahul is favorite 3.50 to be Kings XI Punjab Team Best Hitter with Bet365. Chris Gayle has 4.00 with Bet365, while Nicolas Buran can count on 5.50 after his good form in the Caribbean Premier League. Karun Nair is a stranger at 8.00, although Mandeep Singh can back up at 6.50.Best Kings XI Punjab Player - Whatever Kings XI Punjab picks their players offshore, you can bring back at least one of them at 4:00 AM with Bet365 being the world's best throwing player. Team like Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Jordan and Mujib Rahman Saleh. Available at this price. Muhammad Al Shami is priced at 4.50, which seems prohibitively expensive given his reputation.The Delhi Capitals Bitway oddsDelhi Capitals to Win: Betway also offers 1.72 over Delhi Capitals to open the tournament with a win.Best batsman for Delhi Capitals: Shekhar Dhawan is 3.25 with Petway being the best batsman for Delhi Capitals, while AginkiaRahani is 3.75 and Shrias Air is 4.33. Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw can be supported at 4.50.Delhi Capitals Best Bowler Team: Kagiso Rabada may be backed at 3.00 to be the best player in Delhi Capitals with Betway while Sandeep Lamichhane is 3.75. Ishant Sharma costs 5.00, and so does Ravichandran Ashwin. Keemo Paul owns 7.00 with Betway.Kings XI Punjab Betway OddsKings XI Punjab wins: Kings XI Punjab is a 2.05 outfield player with Betway to defeat Delhi Capitals.Kings XI Punjab Best Hitter: KL Rahul is only 2.62 years old to be Kings XI Punjab Best Team with Betway. Chris Gayle's age is 3.75, while Mayank Agarwal is 5.00. Karun Nair has 5.50 and Betway offers a generous 7.00 for Nicholas Boran.Kings XI Punjab Best Player: Muhammad Al Shami is 3.60 as Kings XI Punjab Best Bowler with Betway, which is a complete contrast to Bet365's style. The foreign trio, who may compete for two of the three places, are priced as follows: Sheldon Cottrell 3.60 with Betway, Mujibur Rahman 3.75 and Chris Jordan could be backed at 4.00
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be in a positive mood. Army Orange has reached the qualifiers for the past four seasons, and won the championship in 2016. This year, David Warner and his company will begin their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday, 21 September at Dubai International Stadium. When it comes to their rivalry, there isn't much to separate them. For the competitors, led by Virat Kohli, a challenging road awaits them. With no qualifiers taking place in the last three seasons, RCB will be under some pressure. At the auction, they managed to bring in some big names, and Adam Zamba joined them too. However, all that matters is producing products in the field.Scope and conditionsThe court in Dubai was good to beat. Scoring in a power game can be decisive for both teams. Spinners are more likely to play a role, especially after the field expands. As it is a night game and the dew factor in mind, teams can advance first after winning the draw. The weather is expected to be warm, with a temperature of around 35 ° C.Playing Combinations for SRH vs RCBSunrisers HyderabadProbable XIDavid Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad/Abhishek Sharma, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed/Siddarth Kaul, Shahbaz Nadeem.Royal Challengers BangaloreProbable XIAaron Finch, DevduttPadikkal, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Navdeep Saini, Dale Steyn/IsuruUdana.The best possible outcomes of SRH versus RCBDavid Warner - Sun Raisers HyderabadDavid Warner was undoubtedly the most prolific foreign hitter in IPL history. Regardless of the conditions, the South has made races. After winning the Orange Cape several times, he is expected to be back at his start. Warner is also running after the COVID-19 pandemic after playing the ODI and T20I series against England.Virat Kohli - Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli is someone who does not resort to high-risk strokes and prefers to work in the middle. Playing since 2008, he's the Challengers' running top scorer and in IPL history with over 5,000 rounds to show for his efforts. He also has five centuries of his name, four of which came in 2016 when he scored nearly 1,000 points in one copy of the T20 Championship.Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 15 | RCB won- 6 | SRH won- 8 | N/R- 1At neutral venues (outside India)This will be the first time when the two teams will play against each other outside India.Average first innings score: 138 (Last four T20Is played at this venue)Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tied – 0Broadcast DetailsMatch timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTTV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.The prediction is for Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match.Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Schedule, Logo, Squads, Prize Money
Finally, the wait is over and I now have the Indian Premier League for 2020. The tournament we have all been looking forward to has got off to a great start. After a thrilling duel between the Indians in Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings in the first match, the Delhi Capitals and the 11th Kings of Punjab made an explosion. The start of IPL definitely made the wait worthwhile, as the tournament had only just begun.Next in the tournament is the Chennai Super Kings who will face the Rajasthan Royals. While the Super Kings have already had a picnic, it will be the first game for the royals. The Chennai Super Kings looked rusty at the start of their first match but were back to their usual best condition before the match ended. The Rajasthan Royals have a good squad coming from England and considering these players have been playing for quite some time already, the royals may not need a warm-up. CSK and RR, the two great and fiercely competitive teams meet on September 22, 2020, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.TEAM PREVIEWSRAJASTHAN ROYALSRajasthan Royals is perhaps one of the least glamorous teams in the tournament, and it is definitely rich in talent. While they pride themselves on their patriotic talent, this time they have some great international T20 players available. They took center stage when disagreements surrounded the Indian Premier League and thus were banned from participating in the tournament for two years, 2016 and 2017. They haven't been able to do much since then as they failed to qualify for the qualifiers on neither side. Later seasons.But this time, Rajasthan Royals has a solid squad, at least on paper, and that's mainly because of their strong top-ranking. Jos Buttler, Steve Smith, David Miller, and Robin Uthappa are some of the game's best advocates. Ben Stokes' participation in the tournament is still under the clouds, but he is sure not to be a part of the squad in the first matches of the Rajasthan Royals. Jos Butler, who has been isolated from his family according to the protocol, will also come out of his upcoming Royals game. Given the way Butler has been, his absence is definitely a major setback for the royal family.Although it is not their greatest strength, the Rajasthan Royals is full of resourceful Indian players who have proven themselves on the national circuit. Shreyas Gopal is an experienced baseball player and is as good as any player in the competition. He's also impressed the past year and with potentially favorable conditions for the spinners, Gopal will have a vital role to play. With Stokes and Buttler not playing in Game 1, the onus is on Sanju Samson and Yashasv Jaiswal to get the Royals off to a good start on the ball. While Sanju Samson is well known for his skills, Yashasvi Jaiswal broke aside thanks to his excellent U19 cricket performance. Along with Ryan Parag, Jaiswal will undoubtedly be the one to watch out for.Rajasthan Royals had a distinct weakness in Bowling Death, but with Tom Curran the way it is, there may be no need to fix Death Bowling problems. Curran was brilliant against the Australians in the recently concluded T20I series and with Archer ready to play alongside him, the Royals had two players who are good at killing. Slow launches from the UAE have to match the likes of Unadkat and Tye, providing management with a good number of options to choose from.While the royals had a solid squad on paper before the tournament began, Jus Butler's absence definitely leaves their plans a little muddled. Since the deck will likely slow down as the game progresses, the importance of quickly scoring a new ball cannot be overstated. Given that, a lot will depend on the likes of Robin Uthappa and Jashasvi Jaiswal. While they are not short of talented Indian players, the royal family is definitely lacking in Indians who have good local experience behind them. Their group is made up of mainly young Indians, and this could be a weakness that CSK might look to exploit.Rajasthan Royals is one of those teams rich with stellar players, who can all defeat them again a day. However, the absence of Stokes and Butler definitely takes the balance out of the squad. Since there aren't many experienced Indians at their disposal, they are highly dependent on their foreign players, especially Archer and Smith. The conditions in Sharjah are sure to suit them and if their foreign players can serve as a good example then the Royal Family team will be a tough team to deal with.CHENNAI SUPER KINGSWith Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh withdrawing from IPL 2020, the Chennai Super Kings appeared to be in trouble. However, as he always does, not only did MS Dhoni manage to fill the holes in the opening match, but he also managed to lead his team to another victory. It wasn't easy and there were some apparent weaknesses, but a win will definitely instill a lot of confidence in the team.The Chennai Super Kings victory in the first match was a tale of two halves. They looked tense and unprepared for the first half of the first half, but they dressed up again with great spells from Sam Curran and Piyush Chawla. Ravindra Jadeja and Lungi Ngidi brilliantly rushed out to knock out five wickets between them in the event of death changing the tone of the match. Mid-stage, CSK dropped its momentum with them, but that momentum was short-lived as they lost Shane Watson and Murali Vijay early on in the chase.Pave de Plessis seemed irritable throughout his inning, but a superb shot from Ambati Raudeau failed to press Fave de Plessis as the duo added 115 points to finish third. With an impressive appearance from Jadeja and Curran, Faf du Plessis sealed the deal when CSK won the match with four extra balls and five wickets in hand.While the Super Kings had many positives to glean from the opening match, their biggest comfort was a superb Fave win in third place, an area that Suresh Raina has owned for a long time. Given that CSK sealed the deal without injuring MS Dhoni or Kedar Jadhav, it says a lot about depth in the hitting lineup. They hit it deep with Deepak Chahar available to reach 10th place and that could be a nice advantage in critical situations.With Fave de Place in third place, the struggle for third place appears to have disappeared. With that being said, management will be wary about the top spots as Murali Vijay and Shane Watson didn't get off to a good start. These are the early days of the tournament, and while we expect MS Dhoni to stick with Watson, Murali Vijay may not have a long rope. He was never comfortable against James Pattinson and gave in to one on the inside, falling for the lead. With RetragJaquad and N Jagadisan in the team, CSK will definitely start looking for these options soon. We can even see a change in the next match with Gaikwad or Jagadeesan instead of Vijay. Sam Curran's excellent performance puts Dhoni in a nice pickle to choose between Dwayne Bravo and Sam Curran when the Caribbean player gets into shape.The Chennai Super Kings have never been such a scary team. At least it was never as terrifying as the Mumbai Indians or the Royal Challengers in Bangalore. The secret to their success so far has been the captain of MS Dhoni and the team efforts of the Chennai Super Kings always. They are very good at adapting to conditions and that will be very helpful this year. They have done well against the strong side of Indians in Mumbai and they should keep doing well in the upcoming matches as well.Predicting TOSS RR VS CSKBoth sides have preferred to play first in both games so far, and those decisions made sense at last with the pictorial spray in both games. Although the deck will likely slow down as the game progresses, splashing might make hitting a lot easier in game 2. Also, this is the first game on this deck and both sides will want to look at it before hitting. So, hopefully, the captain who wins the field will pass first.Pitch and conditionsThe average first-half results in the UAE hover around the 155-round mark and the average first-half winning score is just under 170. Although in various places, the totals in the first two matches were around the race mark of 160 and made for exciting competitions. We expect the surface in Sharjah to be a lot more friendly to strikes and shooters will have to work harder, especially in fatal situations. The weather will likely be hot and players' fitness will be tested again. Needless to say, the chances of rain are slim. As was the case in the first two matches, splashing could be a factor, causing the ball to hit the bat a little better in the second half of the second half. Given this and the usual nature of the surface, the team hitting first must look for at least 170 passes on the board.Predicting RR vs CSK DREAM11Check out the Dream11 fantasy squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match of 2020 which will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. Make sure to check the latest updated equipment right after checkout.RR VS CSK PLAYING 11WICKET-KEEPER: Sanju SamsonBATSMEN:o Faf du Plessis (C)o Ambati Rayudu (VC)o Shane Watsono Steve Smitho Yashasvi JaiswalALL-ROUNDERS:o Sam Currano Ravindra JadejaBOWLERS:o Lungi Ngidio Jofra Archero Shreyas GopalRR VS CSK BETTING TIPSThese are the early days of the tournament and most teams will be looking to form the right groups as soon as possible. By winning their previous game, the Super Kings will be cheerful. On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals are not out on the field yet, and with Joss Butler and Ben Stokes absent, things have not started well for them. Also, Steve Smith hasn't played in a while due to concussion protocols and getting involved under the roof either. Since foreign unity was an important part of the royals' strategies, the absence of Butler and Stokes would be a factor. Given that and the fact that the Chennai Super Kings have already played and won a match, putting your points on winning the Super Kings should be the way to go on that next showdown.Our favorite bets:Top Hitter Team - Rajasthan Royals - Stephen Smith, 4 @ 1xBetWith Gus Butler and Ben Stokes absent, the onus is on Steve Smith to lead the team with the club. He is the most experienced player on the team and likely has a good number of installments available to play with. Steve Smith is an excellent spin and paced player, and it'd just be a matter of settling for big goals. There aren't many candidates other than him in the Royals field to score big points. This is an excellent bet with a good risk ratio.Highest Editorial Association - Rajasthan Royals, 1.85 @ BetwayIt looks like the opening duo of the Chennai Super Kings are undecided in their match against Mumbai and hopefully, it will happen again. Murali Vijay looked grumpy and Shane Watson had a slow start. Moreover, the duo will have Guofra Archer Bowling, who is in for a brilliant run in the England Series against Australia. On the one hand, the Royals' opening pair is likely new and better prepared to take on CSK's core basketball players.Total score (20 plus) - Ambati Roudou - 17.5 more, 1.83 in PetwayAmbati Rayudo looked great in the opening match and was named man of the match for his winning performance. Momentum and shape generally play a big role in this form of the game and Rayudu will be looking to get the most out of his look. With a superb shot from behind, he would slide with confidence and score more than 17 points which should be a walk in the park for him.When will the next wicket fall, Chennai Super Kings, Fall Of Wicket 1 - 20.5 Under, 1.83 @ 1xBetThis bet can be considered an extension of the second bet. The primary Chennai Super Kings duo is an Achilles heel and is unlikely to qualify in the next match. Rajasthan Royals has a decent new ball attack and picking up a small gate of irregular hitters shouldn't be a big challenge, especially given that these hitters don't have good match practice.Player Performance - MS Dhoni - Overall less than 33.5, 1.83 @ 1xBetNot likely to be a game in which huge totals are scored. Moreover, with the typical Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis case, MS Dhoni is unlikely to be able to handle adequate deliveries. There is also the possibility that both Curran and Jadeja will be upgraded to lead him, mainly for a left-to-right combination in the middle. We saw MS Dhoni use these tactics in their first game, too. Given all these factors, the only real chance of earning MSD Points is behind logs and we don't think that earning many points is only possible through wicket maintenance. Sure, that sounds like a decent proposition for those looking to keep it safe. Read more: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
The first matches of IPL 2020 were exciting! We've already seen Super-Over, the value of the experience and many players have improved tremendously. There have also been some disappointments, but it is too early to dismiss someone.This next match will be held between Kolkata Knight Knights and Mumbai Indians. KKR is the last team to start and will be playing their first IPL match. For their part, the Mumbai Indians were defeated by the Chennai Super Kings in their first match.Both teams are very strong and they have really great talent. Can KKR exit the blocks in an instant or will the Mumbai Indians learn from their mistakes in the first match?The KKR vs MI IPL 2020 match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 23, 2020.TEAM PREVIEWSKOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERSKolkata Knight Knights will watch every match so far and learn. We've seen that the stadiums so far have had an amazing pace and bounce off it. The lawnmowers left lawn on the roof to prevent breakage and allow the ball to hit.This is something KKR will enjoy.His strength struck him. We look forward to seeing Shubman Gill open throughout the 2020 IPL season. He is a great talent, but he really hasn't had such a wonderful year that he will see him push for a place in the Indian team. He would have Sunil Narain at the top if he was fit. Narain has missed CPL's last few matches and has probably only rested as a precaution.KKR has the option to choose Tom Banton instead of Narine or maybe switch to Rahul Tripathi in order to add another foreign player. Personally, we'd love to see Pantone out there, but KKR's bowling beats aren't the strongest.Nitesh Rana, Ewen Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, and Andre Russell make up a very powerful medium system. Morgan was in great shape with a six-hitter, while Russell also had a productive CPL.We're not sure if Russell will really throw a lot this season, but it could be very dangerous if the roofs continue to offer some bounce.KKR's bowling attack is slightly weaker. Pat Cummins was very expensive in England, Kuldeep Yadav had his worst year in IPL 2019 and had to be eliminated, while the Indian speed squad lacked experiencePrasidh Krishna and maybe Shivam Mavi could start. This is where adding someone like Lockie Ferguson could be helpful if Narine isn't available.MUMBAI INDIANSThe Mumbai Indians continued their tradition of starting slowly and losing a match to CSK they should have really won. Now they will also face a tough test against KKR.Mumbai looked rusty in their previous game. Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Cook looked good before shedding it. The same can be said of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya as well.We are also not sure if Saurap Tiwari would be the better option in fourth place. He scored 42 of 31 deliveries, but he's not the best in the spin and looks a bit suspicious against bowling at close range.For some strange reason, Kieron Pollard is still underrated by the Mumbai Indians. They don't send him to command and let him hit as much as he can. His performance always drops in sixth place due to a lack of available deliveries or hitting partners.The strength of the average order in Mumbai Indians is as good as the KKR, if not better.Jaspreet Bomrah was strangely elusive in the previous match. He didn't seem confident enough for his workers to try and ended up conceding many kicks. Trent Bolt was Mumbai's best shooting player in the previous match. Your ability to collect early terrain will again be crucial.Mumbai picked James Pattinson for their first match, but we can easily see him replaced by Mitchell McLennan or Nathan Coulter-Nile.The strengths of the Mumbai Indians team will not change or disappear overnight. However, her slow start and current form of the main players are cause for some concern.KKR VS MI TOSS PREDICTIONThe launch will be very important. We saw that the field became better to hit in the second half and the spray made things more difficult for bowlers. Hitting second would be a huge advantage.PITCH AND CONDITIONSWe've all come to the IPL 2020 thinking it's going to be low-score competitions in dust pots that are perfect for deer. Well, the curators did their job very well and managed to give us beautiful hitting fields on the bouncy surfaces and the lawn.The squares contain enough pitches that this trend can continue during the first weeks of IPL before the skins start to slow.The Mumbai Indians played their first match on this intact ground. The ball hit the racket well and hardly any turn was offered. There was also a lot of dew favoring the second hitting side.KKR VS MI DREAM11 PREDICTIONDream11 team and Dream11 tips for KKR vs MI IPL 2020KKR VS MI PLAYING 11 WICKETKEEPER:o Q Kock BATSMEN:o S Yadavo S Gillo R Sharmao E Morgan (vc) ALL-ROUNDERS:o K Pollardo A Russell (c) BOWLERS:o T Boulto R Chaharo P Krishnao P CumminsKKR VS MI BETTING TIPSThe importance of the gift in this competition cannot be overstated. The splash factor will flip things hard in favor of side chase, so keep that in mind while placing your bets.But overall, we think KKR has an excellent chance of making a little surprise in this competition. He has the batting to be able to match the striking power of Mumbai Indians. A KKR bowling attack can also benefit from the additional recoil offered.Bet KKR to win.Our favorite betsHexagon winner - Mumbai Indians ($ 2.10) (10 creeks)We don't think any team in IPL 2020 will have the six-strike power that Mumbai has, although KKR comes close. Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kirun Pollard, and Suryakumar Yadav are excellent. I hope Andre Russell never owns one of his popular games.Total Eoin Morgan Points: Over 20.5 ($ 1.83) (Petway)Morgan is in the shape of his life and his support has been very profitable for us this season. You will be in the top 4 or 5 for sure and have a lot of problems to deal with. His ability to six whales and the way he attacks the flirt make him the best candidate to win that bet.Total people over 11.5 ($ 1.83) (1xBet)There is enough power six hits for this team to make this our best bet. The stadium was good in the opening match and expected to be the same. We don't think it's a problem that a total of six in the match is 12 or more. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
The sixth match of the Indian Premier League 2020 will take place between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.Kings XI Punjab kicked off its 2020 IPL campaign on a strange note. They started the match with a fire attack from Mohamed Al-Shami, which ended with numbers 4-0-15-3. Sheldon Cottrell also gave a good role, picking up two wickets from his four sums and conceding 24 times. But they let the match slip by in the second half of the bowling rounds. Then the team quickly lost their home and were reeling at 55/5 when Mayank Agarwal played a superb kick in the rear.However, when they hit the win, Agarwal threw his share and the team failed to make a run in their last three handovers. The match went to super and Punjab lost the match. KXIP will return in full force after their failed confrontation against Delhi.On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bangalore team finished on the right side of the streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Devdutt Padikkal and AB de Villiers set an explosive half-century record for the team, while Navdeep Saini and Yuzvendra Chahal improved their play when their team needed them.However, there are many problems in the Bangalore lineup, such as the weak bowling links Shivam Dube and Umesh Yadav, which Punjab will try to exploit.Read More:Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaMatch Analytics and OddsThe form of RCB would suggest your cricket betting on this match should be with RCB to win.Let's have a look at the probable playing XI of both teams:Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers, Josh Philippe (wk), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra ChahalKings XI Punjab (KXIP) - Lokesh Rahul(c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed ShamiCricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlayWho will win the toss? - Kings XI PunjabWho will win? – Kings XI PunjabTop Batsman (Runs Scored) – Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bangalore), KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab)Top Bowler (Wickets were taken) – Yuzvendra Chahal (Royal Challengers Bangalore), Mohammed Shami (Kings XI Punjab)Most Sixes – AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore), KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab)Man of the Match – KL Rahul Team Scores Batting First – Royal Challengers Bangalore 165+, Kings XI Punjab 180+Match Handicap Kings XI PunjabIndian Premier League 2020 Live Cricket Streaming - bet365 live cricket streaming page allows you to watch cricket live. (BeGambleAware 18+) bet365 cricket live requires a sponsored account or customers have placed a bet within the past 24 hours. Geographical restrictions apply.Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
CSK VS DC IPL 2020The Chennai Super Kings will face the Delhi Capitals in the seventh match of the Indian Premier League 2020. The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm local time. Both CSK and DC have a lot of firepower in their teams, but somehow they didn't live up to their expectations. As for CSK, apart from Faf Du Plessis and AmbatiRayudu, they haven't managed to make an imprint in the tournament yet. The same goes for the capitals of Delhi, which despite winning their match against the 11th Kings, Punjab, were not at their best. There were some good shots from Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis, but neither happened for a big shot. However, Mohamed Al Shami's performance on the ball will bring a break for the Delhi Capitals. The game is expected to end on a tightrope with CSK gaining a slight advantage due to his experience in the batting order.CSK 14 -6 won the record over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League and will look to continue his streak. However, the capitals of Delhi cannot be ruled out because they also have a great squad that, in their day, can blow their opponents away.CSK vs DC IPL 2020 Live streamingTV Channels: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports, SuperSports, BeIN Sports, Start Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Select, Star Sports Select HD.Live Broadcasting: Hotstar. Fans from Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, continental Europe (excluding the UK and Ireland), South and Central America, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) can watch the live broadcast on YuppTv.Predict launchThe field can go either way, but the team that wins the field must look to run on the board. The second-ranked teams struggled to be chased in the field.Weather reportThe weather in Dubai is expected to sweat players, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius.Toss PredictionThe match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Dubai Stadium provided some assistance to pacemakers with the new ball and is expected to play the same. Hitting wasn’t that easy on the ground with teams that settled on around 150 in previous matches. Any result above the 160 marks in this area should be difficult for the opponent.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaChennai Super Kings Team News & Playing 11Chennai Super Kings Team NewsAmbati Rayudo missed the match against the Rajasthan Royals, but he is expected to return to the team for the next match. It would be a big boost for the Chennai team who sweat the hitter look. Aside from him, Faf du Plessis' figure is also a positive sign for Chennai Super Kings. However, players cannot win your matches and CSK needs players like Shane Watson, Kedar Jadhav and MS Dhoni to do well in the upcoming matches.For Chennai, their players were the strongest midfielders, but RR hitter brought them to the cleaners in the previous match. MS Dhoni can bring Imran Tahir in place of Lungi Ngidi and Shardul Thakur can replace Piyush Chawla.Chennai Super Kings Key PlayersFaf du Plessis: Faf had a great touch in both of their matches. Once again, you will have the Chennai key in the middle order. He is a skilled player at turning the shot and can hit hard when necessary. With Ashwin and Axar Patel on the DC squad, he's a key figure in CSK's hit squad.Shane Watson: Shane Watson is one of those players who won't beat you in matches on a regular basis, but in his day, he can only defeat an opponent. Watson looked good at the previous game, as we assume a big shot is pretty close.Deepak Chahar – Deepak Chahar has been great in Chennai for the past few seasons. MS Dhoni trusts the shooter and almost every time he delivers his captain. It will be important for the new ball.Chennai Super Kings Team FormChennai started their tournament with a win against Mumbai Indians but was outplayed by Rajasthan Royals in their last game.Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing 11Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul ThakurDelhi Capitals Team News & Playing 11Delhi Capitals Team NewsDelhi Capitals started their tournament with a spooky victory over Kings XI Punjab in their debut match of the 2020 IPL Championship, they were good at the match but definitely not at their best. Players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer started out but couldn't make it big. Shikhar Dhawan Road and Prithvi Shaw will also give headaches to Delhi capitals. Marcus Stones did well, but his fortitude is always in question. One positive thing for DC is their bowling that looks pretty settled with Rabada and AnrichNortje bowling splendidly. Axar Patel too had a fabulous game against Punjab. The only change that could be expected from them is Mohit Sharma being replaced by either Ishant Sharma or Avesh KhanDelhi Capitals Key PlayersPrithvi Shaw: Prithvi Shaw couldn't deliver the score in their final game, but we all know how devastating the opening matches can be. With this kind of attack on Chennai, Pretty Show will definitely envision himself achieving a great result.Shekhar Dhawan: Dhawan will also be excited to be participating in the tournament. He didn't have enough time to curl in his last game, but he is hoping for a big hit against the Chennai Super Kings.• Kagiso Rabada: Rabada could become a trump card for DC with its extra speed. The Chennai beginners have been fighting at a real pace and Rapada definitely poses a huge threat to them with the new. With the old ball too, he has the skills to stop the flow of running in death situations.Delhi Capitals Team FormDelhi’s first game ended in a tie but the Capitals held their nerves to emerge victorious in the Super OverDelhi Capitals Predicted Playing 11Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ishant SharmaChennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals PredictionBoth teams have a strong team but Chennai just have a slight advantage over Delhi due to their vast experience teamCSK vs DC Dream11 PredictionWicket-keeper: MS Dhoni is not at his best, which makes picking goalkeepers easy. Rishabh Pant with a score of 9.5 is the most viable option for his team.Batsmen: You need players who can play big hits on your team. Shreyas Iyer has been at its best lately at 9.5 and it's one of my top picks. Shekhar Duan is 10 years old another hitter you don't want to miss. From Chennai, the choice is very simple. It should be one of the Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, or both.You can also pick Shane Watson with 9.5 points as on his day; It will give you a lot of cool points.All-rounders: You have a lot to choose from in the off-road division with players like Sam Curran (8.5 credits), Marcus Stones in (8.5), Ravindra Jadeja in (9), and Axar Patel (8.5) in competition. You can also go to the Dwayne Bravo, but it's a risky option because you don't know if it's fit to play and bowling.Bowlers: In the bowling section, you can choose KagisoRabada in 9.0 with Deepak Chahar in 8.5. Imran Taher is also likely to play and can reach his team with 9.5 pointsCaptain/Vice-captain: As for the leader, Faf du Plessis could be a good choice with Shreyas Iyer. For Vice Captain, you can go to Shikhar Dhawan or Shane Watson because they are two great players. Read More : Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Schedule, Squads, Prize Money
The Kolkata Knight Riders played their first match against the Indians in Mumbai, and they showed signs of rust because they couldn't even get close to the Mumbai Indians' total of 195 and only managed to take 146 rounds, losing the match 49 times.KKR's Mavi impresses:Shivam Mavi’s speed and control was a discovery for the Kolkata Knight Riders against MI as he only conceded 32 exaggerated 4 runs and collected two wickets, which is great considering the high-scoring match.Sunil Narain was a bank for KKR as always. Andre Russell is also impressed with his collection. Sandeep Warrior finished 3-0-34-0 but showed some good signs of improvement and is a work in progress for Kolkata. Unfortunately for them, Culdeb Yadav and Pat Cummins did a lot.Kolkata batting rusty against MIPursuing a giant goal, his initial group Shubman Gill and Sunil Narine were unsuccessful. Narine will have two more chances to unlock, after which there can be a change at the top of the order if the off-road vehicle is down.It was a surprise move by KKR to bring Dinesh Karthik to # 3. He's impressed with his 23-ball spell in the penalty area, but Karthik is perhaps better suited to the role of a spiker. Ewen Morgan and Andre Russell looked a long way from Kolkata and with their eliminations, Kolkata's hopes of winning their first game of the season also evaporated.However, Kolkata will be back stronger in this game with a match under his belt now and after he has tested his combinations between them. Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Injury concerns for HyderabadWhile the Kolkata Knight Riders were rusty in their first meeting, Sunrisers Hyderabad's loss in their first game of the season was a mixture of poor execution and shame.For starters, Mitchell Marsh, SRH's multi-skilled player chosen over Mohamed Nabi, was only able to throw four balls before he had to leave. Marsh was excluded from the season with Jason Holder chosen as his replacement.SRH will likely go with Muhammad Nabi for this game. If Ken Williamson has recovered from his quadriceps muscle injury, it can be added to boost the average sexual and reproductive health ranking.David Warner wasn't lucky enough to be knocked out in the last game. Both Johnny Bayerstow and Manish Bandy were killed by reckless shots after the set.SRH depend on bowling to bail them out:SRH, however, was impressed, as Bhuvneshwar Kumar stood out. Although he did not collect any share, Bofneshwar only admitted 25 times out of the four sums. Off-road young man Abhishek Sharma went so far as to throw a couple of overs as he picked up a wicket and conceded 16 rounds.With Afghan bowling duo Muhammad Nabi and Rashid Khan preparing to return together, Hyderabad is hoping for its first win at the table.Matching and probability analysis:The SRH model may indicate that your cricket bets in this match must be with SRH to win.Here's the probable playing XI of both teams:Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - David Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Marsh, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, T NatarajanKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Sunil Narine, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(c & wk), Nikhil Naik, Pat Cummins, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Mavi Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
RCB vs MI Dream11 IPL 2020 Prediction, Playing 11How to recover after hitting 97?Virat Kohli will have to rally his forces, to be an inspiring figure not only with his leadership skills but also with bats when they face the Mumbai Indians on Monday. MI has a lot of control over RCB when it comes to head-to-head stats, with the defending champions winning 16 out of 25 matches. In its last eight competitions, RCB has only managed to win once. So look at the psychological advantage that four-time IPL Champions have over Virat Kohli's team.MI might not change its winning combination, but the RCB can make some changes to its bowling setup with its pacemakers taking a lot of punches against KXIP.WEATHER FORECASTAnother hot day in Dubai. A high of 37 ° C during the day, which will see a drop to 27 ° C at night and will bring some relief. But wait. Humidity. Don't forget it. It will be very wet.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaRCB vs MI Pitch And Toss Report, TimingThe field is full of races. It was at their headquarters that KXIP split 206/3 with KL Rahul in the first century of the season. In the next home match, DC scored 175/3. On both occasions, the teams that won the toss chose to play first and lost. It looks like this trend will change as of this game. The draw will take place at 7:00 pm Indian Standard Time.RCB vs MI Fantasy TipsRohit Sharma (captain), AB de Villiers (vice-captain), Saurabh Tiwary, Quinton De Kock, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Kieron Pollard, James Pattinson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep SainiRCB vs MI Predicted Playing XIRCB: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers, Shivam Dube, Joshua Philippe/Moeen Ali, Isuru Udana/Dale Steyn, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra ChahalMI: Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Trent Boult, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit BumrahRCB vs MI Full SquadsRoyal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Aaron Finch, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Josh Philippe, Pawan Negi, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Devdutt Padikkal, Parthiv Patel, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Navdeep Saini, Dale SteynMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Aditya Tare, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Dream11 IPL 2020: Pitch Report, Fantasy Playing Tips, Probable XIs For Today’s Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad T20 Match 11 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7.30 PM IST Tuesday, September 29Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 11Wickets Fantasy Prediction Dream11 IPL 2020- Check out My 11Wickets Fantasy, DC vs SRH Top Players List, Dream11 IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals 11Wickets Fantasy Team Player List, Sunrisers Hyderabad 11Wickets Fantasy Team Player List, Dream11 Teacher Tips, via Internet Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 Wickets Fantasy Cricket Dream11 IPL 2020 Cricket Predictions, Online Cricket Predictions, and Tips - DC vs SRH Dream11 IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips Online Cricket Dream11 IPL 2020Fantasy Cricket Tips And PredictionDC vs SRH Fantasy Cricket Dream11 IPL 2020 Predictions: Launch Report, Best Fantasy Shots, Probability of XIs, Dream11 Team Prediction for Today's Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad T20 Match 11 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi: The Shreyas Iyer will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) SunRisers Hyderabad, the only team not to score a point, is full of confidence after two straight victories, in Match No. Tuesday 11th IPL. As DC pursues a hat-trick of wins, SRH, led by David Warner, will aim to score its first win of the season, having lost two of its previous matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).In their first match against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), which entered Super Overseas, Marcus Stoinis and Kagiso Rabada ensured DC's victory before fully defeating the star-studded Chennai Super Kings in the next match. In beating, DC's top ranking from Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw would look to lay the groundwork for a grand total. While Shaw looks great with willow, Dhawan offers something special. Rishabh Pant and Ayer were also in great shape. While the duo rescued DC after a high-profile breakdown against KXIP, they also made valuable contributions against the CSK. Additionally, Australian off-road driver Marcus Stoinis has proven his worth with both a bat and a ball and is expected to make late-night fireworks with Shimron Hetmeyer. In the bowling division, South African duo Kagiso Rapada and Enrich Norte are in great shape so far. The DC Team Management only hopes Nortje is a little cheap like his countryman. IPL Match Launch Time: The release between Delhi Capitals and Hyderabad Sunrisers for Match No. The 11th IPL 2020 will take place at 7:00 PM (IST).Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaDC vs SRH My Dream11 TeamRishabh Pant, Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, David Warner (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, ShimronHetmyer, Mohammad Nabi, Anrich Nortje, Rashid Khan (C), Khaleel Ahmed, and Amit Mishra.DC vs SRH Probable XIsDelhi Capitals:Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, ShimronHetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma.Sunrisers Hyderabad:David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson/Mohammad Nabi, WriddhimanSaha, Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddharth Kaul/Basil Thampi, T Natarajan.DC vs SRH SQUADSDelhi Capitals:Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer (C), ShimronHetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan, Mohit Sharma, Keemo Paul, Harshal Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, Tushar Deshpande, Ishant Sharma, Daniel Sams, Alex Carey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Yadav.Sunrisers Hyderabad:David Warner(C), jonny Bairstow,Manish Pandey, WriddhimanSaha (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, K Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Shahbaz Nadeem, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Jason Holder, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma, Bavanaka Sandeep, Billy Stanlake, Fabian Allen, Virat Singh, Sanjay Yadav, Abdul Samad. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Both Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders won 10 games each out of the 21 they played while one match yielded no result.Match Details:The twelfth Indian Premier League 2020 match will be played between the Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.This game is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IND (06:00 PM local time) (02:00 PM UTC). The game will be broadcast on TV on the Star Sports Network (available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Bengali). Additionally, the live broadcast will be available on Disney + Hotstar.Preview:Rajasthan Royals will face the Kolkata Knight Riders in the next match of IPL 2020. So far in the tournament, the royals have won both of their matches. They had an amazing win in the last game against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), which would have been a massive morale boost. However, for the first time in the tournament, they will be playing outside Sharjah, where they have achieved great success.Their opponents in the game, the Knight Riders, are back on the winning path after losing their first game. They have been very supportive against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), but NRR is an area they are looking to improve. In this game, RR will be keen to showcase his prowess outside of Sharjah, while KKR would like to carry the momentum of victory and perhaps surprise the "men in pink and blue".RR vs KKR weather report for match 12Nothing changes much in terms of weather for this game. It will be a hot day and the humidity levels will rise as the night progresses. Also, there will be a lot of wind in the place.Field / Report Status:The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has seen two excitement this season. The last match held at this venue ended in a draw, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ultimately winning Super Over. So, so far, the teams they are chasing have not won a match. The field here is very good to hit.Average first innings score:180 (All the games played at this venue in this tournament)Record of chasing teams:Won – 0, Lost – 3, Tied – 2Injury and Availability News:(Will be added when there is an update)RR vs KKR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:Rajasthan Royals:Steve Smith (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sanju Samson, Robin Uthappa, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot, Jaydev Unadkat.Bench:David Miller, Varun Aaron, Aniruddha Joshi, Manan Vohra, Andrew Tye, Shashank Singh, MahipalLomror, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Anuj Rawat, Karthik Tyagi, Akash Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaKolkata Knight Riders:Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (c)(wk), Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, ShivamMavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti.Bench:Rahul Tripathi, Siddhesh Lad, Chris Green, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Manimaran Siddharth, Sandeep Warrier, Nikhil Naik.RR vs KKR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:Sanju Samson scored 159 runs in two games while he maintained an average of 80 and a strike rate of 215.Shubman Gill proved his skill and talent in the last game with a brilliant 70 not out and managed to hit the ball to all the corners of the park.Eoin Morgan mustered 58 runs in two matches including an unbeaten 42 in the last encounter.Steve Smith is the second-highest run-scorer for RR thus far with 119 runs in two games. His average and strike rate are 60 and 161 respectively.Jos Buttler, who played his first game in the last match, only managed to score 4 runs. But he is a game-changer in this format of the game and you must have him in your team.Andre Russell has picked up two wickets in two matches but managed to score just 11 runs in the only innings that he batted.Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:Captain Options – Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, Andre RussellVice-Captain Options – Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rahul TewatiaSuggested Playing XI No.1 for RR vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c)Batters – Eoin Morgan, Shubman Gill (vc), Steve SmithAll-Rounders – Nitish Rana, Rahul TewatiaBowlers – Pat Cummins, ShivamMavi, Tom Curran, Jofra ArcherSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RR vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Jos Buttler (vc), Sanju SamsonBatters – Shubman Gill, Robin Uthappa, Steve Smith (c)All-Rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Rahul TewatiaBowlers – ShivamMavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Ankit RajpootExpert Advice:To keep André Russell aside, choosing some budgets becomes inevitable because credits are constraints. It is better to make those sacrifices in the Big League than in the head-to-head team.Today’s RR vs KKR Probable Winners:Kolkata Knight Riders are predicted to win this match. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started with a victory, but then fell into a pair of heavy defeats against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Delhi Capitals (DC). The victory also pushed them down the score table with a net execution rate of -0.840.His next match will be against David Warner Sunriser’s Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday 2 October at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Overall, the CSK dominated sexual and reproductive health in the number of face-to-face encounters. This time, however, the Sunrisers look a little more balanced than the Yellow Army.In the last game against Delhi Capitals (SRH), SRH scored his first points in the tournament, with a 15-point win. Ken Williamson's return from injury also boosted his hitting squad and the New Zealand captain won the gold medal early on.Scope and conditionsThe pitch in Dubai has improved for hitting over a period of time. The striking teams first gained a huge advantage on the surface. Spinners are more likely to play.The hitter will have to rely on singles and doubles, because crossing long limits may not be that easy. The temperature will be around 35 degrees and the dew will likely play a role.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaPlaying Combinations for CSK vs SRHChennai Super KingsProbable XIAmbati Rayudu, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Piyush Chawla, Deepak ChaharSunrisers HyderabadProbable XIDavid Warner, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg/Vijay Shankar, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, T NatarajanProbable Top Performers for CSK vs SRHShane Watson– Chennai Super KingsShane Watson didn't have the best of IPL, having only scored 51 points with an average of 17. But his numbers against SRH make him a force to be reckoned with in the next match.In 16 matches, the right-hand side had 523 points with an average rating of 37.36 and 150.29, respectively. He is a fifty-three century old and unbeaten a maximum score of 117. Sunrisers cannot allow him to settle down.David Warner– Sunrisers HyderabadDavid Warner wasn't at his best, but with scores of 36 and 45, he was starting to find his rhythm. The left-hander, against CSK, has been in his 50s for six years in 14 matches, which shows that he loves his bowling attack.Overall, he has 445 rounds with an average and strike rate of 31.79 and 139.50 respectively. SRH's strikes are highly dependent on Southpaw and needless to say he will be a major player.CSK vs SRH Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 13 | CSK won- 10 | SRH won- 3 | N/RAt neutral venues (outside India)Played- 1 | CSK won- 1 | SRH won- 1 | N/R- 0Average first innings score 179 (5 matches in IPL 2020)Record of chasing teams: Won- 0 | Lost- 6Broadcast DetailsMatch timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTThe prediction is for the team, batting first to win the match. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Mumbai Indians lead the Head-to-Head race against Kings XI Punjab by a slight margin of 13-11.Match Details:The 13th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be played between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.This game is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IST (06:00 PM local time) (02:00 PM UTC). The game will be broadcast on television on the Star Sports Network (available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Bengali). Additionally, the live stream will be available on Disney + Hotstar.Advance:The Kings XI Punjab will return to the field once again during IPL 2020, this time to face the Mumbai Indians. In three games so far, the Kings have lost two and have blamed themselves for the loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Sharjah. They would move to another new tournament venue for this match, while the Mumbai Indians have already played a couple of matches in Abu Dhabi.Rohit Sharma and his men also don't have the winning momentum on their side as they prepare for this game. They did everything they could against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), but couldn't deliver in the super. Therefore, both parties will be eager to get back on the winning track. It will be a wonderful redemption opportunity for both of them and they are expected to compete hard.KXIP vs MI weather report for match 13:The temperature will be around 34 degrees Celsius at the start time of this game and will drop slightly as the night progresses. While there is no chance of precipitation, humidity levels will be high.Field Condition / Report:The Abu Dhabi track has enough supply for both batsmen and bowlers. With long limits, teams should focus more on twos and threes. From what Shreyas Iyer said after the last game, the pitch was two-paced in the second half with the strange ball holding.Average first Innings score:165 (At this venue thus far in the tournament)Record of chasing teams:Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tied – 0Injury and Availability News:(Will be added when there is an update)Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaKXIP vs MI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:Kings XI Punjab:Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (c)(wk), Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Karun Nair, James Neesham/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Murugan Ashwin/Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi.Bench:Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin/Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Hardus Viljoen, JagadeeshaSuchith, Ishan Porel, James Neesham/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Arshdeep Singh, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar.Mumbai Indians:Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson/Mitchell McClenaghan, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, JaspritBumrah.Bench:Chris Lynn, Aditya Tare, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mitchell McClenaghan/James Pattinson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai, Saurabh Tiwary. KXIP vs MI Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:KL Rahul has been in splendid form this season and mustered 222 runs in 3 games at an average of 111.Rohit Sharma scored 100 runs in 3 games for MI thus far. While he is nowhere near his best, the right-hander is just a knock away from getting back to his best.Ishan Kishan stunned everyone with an unbelievable knock in the last game and raced his way to 99 runs.Mayank Agarwal is playing some beautiful shots in the tournament which have been a treat to the eye. He scored 221 runs in 3 games at an average of 74.Mohammed Shami is amongst the leading wicket-takers in the tournament with 7 scalps from 3 games.Trent Boult has been the pick of the bowlers for MI with 5 wickets in 3 matches and has got an economy rate under 8.Kieron Pollard scored 91 runs at a strike rate over 200 and also picked up a wicket in the tournament.Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:Captain Options – KL Rahul, Mayank AgarwalVice-Captain Options – Rohit Sharma, Kieron PollardSuggested Playing XI No.1 for KXIP vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (c)Batters – Rohit Sharma (VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank AgarwalAll-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, Glenn MaxwellBowlers – Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Ravi BishnoiSuggested Playing XI No.2 for KXIP vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Nicholas PooranBatters – Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Agarwal (c), Sarfaraz KhanAll-Rounders – Kieron Pollard (VC), Hardik PandyaBowlers – JaspritBumrah, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed ShamiExpert Advice:Rohit Sharma could be slightly skeptical against the left-arm pace of Sheldon Cottrell. Since 2018, he was dismissed on four occasions by left-arm pacers.Today’s KXIP vs MI Probable Winners:Kings XI Punjab are expected to win this match Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Check live cricket score and MI vs RR IPL 2020 Prediction Match 20 Prediction Update on sports from India.com. Also, check the 11-second reboot forecast, IPL live broadcast 2020, release time, fancy tips, release report, Abu Dhabi weather forecast.Predicting MI vs RR Dream11 IPL 2020, Gameplay 11In another high-effort Indian Premier League match on Sunday, defending champions Mumbai Indians will face the Rajasthan Royals at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in Match No. 20. With an explosive batting formation that completes Bowling's emotional death, the Mumbai Indians will have their nose in an IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals may need to tweak the Indian squad a bit as they try to pull their IPL campaign out of the current rot against the super-confident Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Starting with a blow in Sharjah, the royals suddenly collapsed onto larger land in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the willow bearers did not show half the threat as they did during the first two matches.“The last two matches did not go as planned after a very good start to the tournament. But I think this is how T20 cricket works.” Steve Smith, captain of the royal team, said on the eve of the match. “I hope tomorrow I can score a few games. I missed the last two games, but it's happening. "On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians have been solid in the last two games and are currently at the top of the table thanks to a better execution rate compared to Delhi Capitals, who also stand at six points. After a shocking loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in "Super Over", the defending champions once again bounced back in style, defeating Kings XI Punjab and Sunners Hyderabad by 48 and 34 rounds respectively.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaMI vs RR WEATHER FORECASTMI vs RR Dream11 IPL 2020 Match 20_Predicted XIs, Weather Forecast_Google ScreenshotMI vs RR 2020, IPL Live Streaming DetailsTV Broadcast: Star Sports Network.Online Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar VIPMI vs RR Pitch ReportThe stadium at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is fairly balanced and offers a lot of support for both hitters and bowling. The hitter will have to play himself before he takes his shots. They should aim to target the shorter side of the Earth. In previous matches in Abu Dhabi, Al Nada played his part and not well. The mystery remains over whether to hit first or hunt in Abu Dhabi. The Mumbai Indians, despite playing three matches here, are not chased yet. On the other hand, the royals were easily disfigured after hitting first in their only match on the court.MI vs RR Head-to-HeadPlayed- 23 | Mumbai Indians won- 11 | Rajasthan Royals won- 11 | NR- 1MI vs RR Fantasy TipsQuinton de Kock, Jos Buttler (VC), Ishan Kishan, Steve Smith (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Riyan Parag, Krunal Pandya, JaspritBumrah, Rahul Chahar, Jofra Archer, and Shreyas Gopal.MI vs RR Probable Playing XIsMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, JaspritBumrah.Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal/Robin Uthappa, Sanju Samson, Steve Smith (C), Riyan Parag. MahipalLomror, Tom Curran, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat/Varun Aaron.MI vs RR SQUADSMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, JaspritBumrah, Saurabh Tiwary, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai.Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler (wk), Steven Smith (C), Sanju Samson, Robin Uthappa, Riyan Parag, MahipalLomror, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, David Miller, Varun Aaron, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ankit Rajpoot, Manan Vohra, Andrew Tye, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Aniruddha Joshi, Shashank Singh, Anuj Rawat, Kartik Tyagi, Akash Singh Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
IPL 2020, SRH vs KXIP Predicted Playing XIs, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Toss Timing And Dubai Weather Forecast For Match 22 October 8SRH vs KXIP Dream11 IPL 2020 Prediction, Playing 11Bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad will face sixth seed Kings XI Punjab on Thursday in Dubai. While SRH won two out of five matches, KXIP won only one match out of five attempts. Despite the good performance, the two sides did not cross the line and will strive to return to the winning track when they face each other.Weather forecast:Temperatures will be high in the 35-40 range. It will be as uncomfortable for the players as it has been until now.LIVE STREAMINGYou can live stream the match on Disney+Hotstar.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaPlaying 11Sunrisers Hyderabad – David Warner(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth Kaul, T NatarajanKings XI Punjab – KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Mandeep Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Sarfaraz Khan, Chris Jordan/Chris Gayle, Murugan Ashwin/JagadeeshaSuchith, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon CottrellTOSS AND PITCHIt is a tricky toss – both captains would not mind losing it. Yet, one feels both teams will look to chase in all probability. The pitch would favour batsmen as it has been thus far. Pacers are bound to struggle under the immense heat and humidity in Dubai.FANTASY TEAMKL Rahul (WK), Nicolas Pooran, Mayank Agarwal (VC), Mandeep Singh, David Warner (C), Manish Pandey, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Shami, Rashid KhanFULL SQUADSKings XI Punjab squad: KL Rahul (Captain), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Mandeep Singh, Sheldon Cottrell, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Arshdeep Singh, Hardus Viljoen, M Ashwin, J Suchith, Harpreet Brar, Darshan Nalkande, Glenn Maxwell, James Neesham, Chris Jordan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh.Sunrisers Hyderabad squad: David Warner (c), Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Billy Stanlake, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Vijay Shankar, WriddhimanSaha, Virat Singh, Priyam Garg, Jason Holder, Sandeep Bavanaka, Fabian Allen, Abdul Samad, Sanjay YadavRead More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
RR vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? Dream11 IPL 2020, Match 23Shikhar Dhawan has 522 runs against RR at an average and strike-rate of 37.29 and 142.23 respectively.Delhi Capitals (DC) has seen a sensation in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), winning four of its five matches. In second place in the points table, Shreyas Iyer& Associates achieved a resounding victory in 59 races over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Dubai.Their net operating rate of +1,060 is the second-best run rate after the Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians (MI), who have +1,488. Capitals are set to face the Rajasthan Royals on Friday, October 9th at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.By contrast, the royals are fighting a three-game losing streak, but you can take delight in the fact that they are unbeaten in Sharjah in two games. Even so, he won the capitals in their only match in Sharjah, beating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by an 18-round margin.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Scope and conditionsThe stadium in Sharjah to say the least is the archer's graveyard. In three matches, more than one hundred and six have been injured and another racing festival can be expected on Friday. In those matches, the team first hits the opponent.Therefore, teams can avoid the chase, although the nature of the playing field will not change much. The temperature will be around 33 degrees with humidity in the 1950s.Playing Combinations for RR vs DCRajasthan RoyalsProbable XIYashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler (wk), Steve Smith (C), Sanju Samson, MahipalLomror, Tom Curran/Andrew Tye, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Varun Aaron, Kartik TyagiDelhi CapitalsProbable XIPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, ShimronHetmyer, Ravi Ashwin, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich NortjeProbable Top Performers for RR vs DCSteve Smith– Rajasthan RoyalsSteve Smith IPL started with a half-century ago but has entered a slight recession. In his last three matches, he has not managed to pass the double-digit mark. But against the capitals, Smith could regain his fitness, considering his numbers.In five rounds, the right hand has an average of 149 runs and a strike rating of 49.67 and 158.51, respectively. DC will have to get rid of it early.Shekhar Dhawan - the capitals of DelhiShekhar Dhawan was not at his best in this IPL, scoring 127 points with an average of 25.40. Nevertheless, Sotheby’s numbers versus the capitals deserve recognition.In 15 rounds, Dhawan has 522 rounds with averages of 37.29 and 142.23, respectively. He also has three half-horns with a maximum score of 92 unbeaten. So it's a game for you to get back in shape.RR vs DC Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 20 | RR won- 11 | DC won- 9 | N/R- 0At neutral venues (outside India)Played- 2 | RR won- 1 | DC won- 1 | N/R- 0Average first Innings score: 219 (4 matches in IPL 2020)Record of chasing teams: Won- 1| Lost- 3Broadcast DetailsMatch timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTTV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.The prediction is for Delhi Capitals to win the match. Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, Weather forecast, Pitch Report, Captain, Fantasy Playing Tips, Probable XI – SRH vs CSK LIVE at 7:30 PM IST TuesdayDream11 IPL 2020: The 29th Indian Super League 2020 (IPL) match will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings (SRH vs CSK).Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look forward to a successful comeback when they meet in match 29 of the Indian Premier League Dream11 2020 (IPL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.SRH has so far won three games out of seven, while CSK has scored two victories against his name in seven matches.The last time these two teams met, SRH prevailed by beating CSK by seven games in Game 14 of IPL 2020. While David Warner and the company are looking to repeat that performance, CSK will be eager to return the favor. In his second game against SRH this season.IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Live: Dream11 Prediction – Chennai Super KingsIPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Dream11 Team: Fantasy cricket predictions and tips for Chennai Super KingsIPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Dream11 Team Prediction IPL 2020 LIVE Match DetailsMatch: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings (SRH vs CSK)Date: 13th Oct 2020Time: 7:30 PM ISTRead More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Dream11 IPL 2020 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings (SRH vs CSK) Probable XIDream11 IPL 2020 SRH Probable XI – David Warner(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, K Khaleel Ahmed, T NatarajanDream11 IPL 2020 CSK Probable XI – Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, MS Dhoni (C)(WK), Sam Curran, Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Piyush Chawla, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.SRH vs CSK in IPL 2020 LIVE: Where to catch SRH vs CSK Live Streaming?The match between SRH vs CSK will be live broadcasted on Star Sports Network in the Indian Sub-Continent. The SRH vs CSK will also be Live Streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Weather forecast It’s going to be a sunny day with no chances of rain playing spoilsport for the SRH vs CSK IPL 2020 opener. The highest temperature will be around 38°C while the minimum temperature will be around 28°C.IPL 2020 SRH vs CSK Pitch Report The Emirates Stadiums will be slow and easy to turn. SRH and CSK both expect their rotating star to make the most of the conditions that will favor them.IPL 2020 Dream11 Fantasy League SRH vs CSK PLAYING 11Suggested Playing XI for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:Captain Options – David WarnerVice-Captain Options – Manish PandeySuggested Playing XI for SRH vs CSK MyTeam11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Jonny Bairstow(w)Batters – David Warner(c), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Faf du PlessisAll-Rounders – Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra JadejaBowlers – Rashid Khan, K Khaleel Ahmed, Shardul Thakur Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
DC vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? Dream11 IPL 2020, Match 30In their previous meeting, the Royals lost to the Capitals by 46 runs.Delhi Capitals (DC) have had decent outings thus far in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having won five out of their first seven games, Shreyas Iyer and Co aren’t far away from qualifying for the playoffs, barring a miraculous slump.However, in their last match, the Capitals lost to the Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Capitals are next scheduled to lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday, October 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.Moreover, DC is unbeaten in this IPL in Dubai, having won three games. The Royals, on the other hand, are placed sixth in the points table, despite beating David Warner’s Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). They can’t afford to be complacent either.Pitch and ConditionsThe pitch in Dubai has been a decent one for batting. Batters have found their way, but even the bowlers haven’t done bad. Chasing teams have mostly found it tough to find their feet as the track has shown a tendency of slowing down.The conditions will be hot with the temperature around the 33-degrees Celsius mark. The humidity won’t be high with the dew factor unlikely to come into play.Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India Playing Combinations for DC vs RRDelhi CapitalsProbable XIPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich NortjeRajasthan RoyalsProbable XIBen Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Steve Smith (C), Sanju Samson, Robin Uthappa/Manan Vohra, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Kartik TyagiProbable Top Performers for DC vs RRAjinkya Rahane– Delhi CapitalsAjinkya Rahane made his debut for the Capitals last time around in the tournament. He couldn’t get many runs and will be looking to make amends next time around. In 141 games, he has 3,835 runs with 27 fifties and two centuries.Moreover, having already played for the Royals and captaining them, he can be one of the top-performers for DC with all his experience. He must be aware of RR’s bowling attack in the event.Steve Smith– Rajasthan RoyalsSteve Smith started the ongoing IPL with a couple of thumping knocks. But ever since, the right-hander has gone into a bit of a slump. The opener has strained to cross even the single-digit score and would be looking to get back amongst the runs.However, against the Capitals, Smith has decent numbers. In 10 matches, Smith has 173 runs at an average and strike-rate of 43.25 and 155.86.DC vs RR Head to HeadOverallPlayed- 21 |DC won- 10 | RR won- 11 | N/R- 0At neutral venues (outside India)Played- 3 | DC won- 2 | RR won- 1 | N/R- 0Average first innings score: 177 (12 matches in IPL 2020)Record of chasing teams: Won- 2 | Lost- 10Broadcast DetailsMatch Timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM ISTTV - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.The prediction is for Delhi Capitals to win the match.Read More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
RCB vs KXIP 11Wickets Team Predictions And Tips For IPL 2020: Captain, Vice-Captain And Probable XIs For Today’s Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab Sharjah Cricket Stadium:Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab 11 Wickets Team Prediction 11Wickets IPL 2020 - Check out my 11Wickets Team, Best RCB vs KXIP Players List, 11Wickets IPL 2020, Royal Challengers Bangalore 11Wickets Team Player List, Kings XI Punjab 11Wickets Team Player List, 11 Guru Wicket Tips, Online Cricket Predictions & Tips - RCB vs KXIP IPL 2020, Online Cricket Tips and Predictions - Indian Premier League 2020, Online Cricket Tips - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab 11Wickets IPL 2020Read More: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India RCB vs KXIP 11 Ticketing TipsRoyal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab 11Wickets Team Prediction IPL 2020 - Fantasy Gaming Tips, Probable XI, 11Wickets Guru Tips, Probable XI for Today RCB vs KXIP at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Individually, IPL 2020 was great for Kuala Lumpur Rahul. However, he was tough with Kings XI Punjab. The competitions were held three times from a clear winner site. As a result, they are the last of the eight teams on the score table. Time is running out now. All teams have played at least seven matches and the knockout race is on. They need to start winning now. Their newest opponent, Royal Challengers Bangalore, was awesome. They have won five of the seven matches and are sitting third. Kohli's Virat is gushing too, but he knows how quickly things can change.RCB vs KXIP Match Details:TOSS: The Indian Premier League match toss between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab will take place at 7 PM (IST) – October 15.RCB vs KXIP My 11Wickets TeamVirat Kohli (captain), Nicholas Pooran (vice-captain), KL Rahul, AB de Villiers, DevduttPadikkal, Mayank Agarwal, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Aaron Finch (12th man)RCB vs KXIP FULL SQUADSRCB: DevduttPadikkal, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Virat Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers, Parthiv Patel (wk), Aaron Finch, Josh Philippe, Chris Morris, Moeen Ali, Mohammed Siraj, Dale Steyn, Pawan Negi, IsuruUdana, Shivam Dube, Umesh Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pavan Deshpande, Adam Zampa.KXIP: KL Rahul (Captain), Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Sheldon Cottrell, Mayank Agarwal, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Nicholas Pooran, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, James Neesham, Tajinder Singh, Chris Jordan, Karun Nair, Deepak Hooda, Murugan Ashwin, JagadeeshaSuchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Hardus Viljoen, Simran SinghHarpreet Brar, Ishan PorelRead More: Dream11 IPL 2020- Location, Sponsers, Logo, Squads, Prize Money- PitchHigh
Likely 11Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Aaron Finch, DevduttPadikkal, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers(w), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Shahbaz Ahmed, IsuruUdana, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra ChahalKolkata Knight Riders – Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik(w), Eoin Morgan(c), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyKKR vs RCB 2020, IPL Live Streaming DetailsTV Broadcast Star Sports Network.Online Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar VIPKKR vs RCB Head-to-HeadKKR and RCB have met each other on 26 occasions. The win-loss record for KKR is 15-11.KKR vs RCB Pitch Report And TossThe playing field in Abu Dhabi will be on the slower side and the first hitting team could have an advantage because the throw would become considerably slow as the match progressed and the second hitter could suffer. The leader who wins the toss will be the first in all likelihood to hit.WEATHER FORECASTIt would be hot and dry. The temperature would be around 30-35 degrees Celcius and it would make it uncomfortable for the players in the middle.FANTASY TIPSDevduttPadikkal (RCB), Virat Kohli (RCB), Rahul Tripathi (KKR), Eoin Morgan (KKR), AB de Villiers (RCB), Wahington Sundar (RCB), Chris Morris (RCB), Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB), IsuruUdana (RCB), Pat Cummins (KKR), Lockie Ferguson (KKR)FULL SQUADSRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) SquadVirat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), DevduttPadikkal, Aaron Finch, Shivam Dube, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Washington Sundar, IsuruUdana, Navdeep Saini, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Parthiv Patel, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Chris Morris, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Philippe, Shahbaz AhmedKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) SquadDinesh Karthik (C), Shivam Mavi, Tom Banton, Sandeep Warrier, Kuldeep Yadav, Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine, Nikhil Naik, Manimaran Siddharth, Andre Russell, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Nitesh Rana, Siddhesh Lad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Chris Green, Rahul Tripathi.Read More: Cricket betting tips of Chennai Super Kings Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad of last match
RR vs SRH Dream11 IPL 2020 Prediction, Playing 11In another high-effort Indian Premier League match on Great Thursday, Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Match No. 40. The royals led by Steve Smith are sixth in the standings with eight points and still have little chance to advance to the next round. On the other hand, SRH is one point six points below it and thus has four points to memorize. RR failed to shoot Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His tactic of demoting Jos Butler to fifth, however, managed to finish the match unbeaten at 70 and lead the team to victory. Ben Stokes, Sanjo Samson and Robin Uthapa should provide a good start, while the responsibility for turning them falls to Butler and Smith. Samson has been in decline since the first two games of the season and will be looking to improve his performance.RR captain Guofra Archer (39 wickets from 31 matches) will once again lead the reins and seek support from Stokes, who has yet to make a difference. The other players, Tiwatia, Shrias Gopal, Ankit Rajput and Kartik Tiyagi were too cheap for the ball against CSK. On the other hand, SRH is on the verge of losing a tipping point, and winning alone is what keeps them optimistic. The 2016 champions are based largely on the top four: Johnny Burstow, Warner, Manish Bundy and Ken Williamson. They still couldn't find a finisher in their middle order. It was this factor, along with Williamson's injury, that drove Warner down the standings in his previous match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. He ended up pushing the match into super.RR vs SRH Pitch And Toss ReportWith first-round average scores of 174, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium saw its fair share of excitement in IPL 2020. The Bolins succeeded in this place, with enough movement available off the field on the roof to keep them interested. Despite the dimensions of the playing field in their hands, the teams preferred to see outside the inaugural stage as the pacemakers dominated the center with a bowling swing.RR vs SRH Fantasy TipsJonny Bairstow, Priyam Garg, David Warner (VC), Jos Buttler, Steve Smith, Abdul Samad, Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan, Kartik Tyagi and T Natarajan.RR vs SRH Predicted Playing XIRajasthan Royals: Ben Stokes, Robin Uthappa, Sanju Samson (WK), Steve Smith (C), Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot and Kartik Tyagi.Sunrisers Hyderabad: Jonny Bairstow (WK), David Warner (C), Kane Williamson/Mohammad Nabi, Priyam Garg, Manish Pandey, Abdul Samad, Vijay Shankar, Sandeep Sharma, Basil Thampi, Rashid Khan and T NatarajanRR vs SRH Full Squads Rajasthan Royals: Steve Smith (C), David Miller, Manan Vohra, Riyan Parag, Robin Uthappa, Shashank Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Stokes, MahipalLomror, Shreyas Gopal, Tom Curran, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Akash Singh, Andrew Tye, Aniruddha Joshi, Ankit Rajpoot, Jaydev Unadkat, Jofra Archer, Kartik Tyagi, Mayank Markande, Oshane Thomas, Rahul Tewatia, Varun Aaron.Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, ShreevatsGoswaRR, Virat Singh, Priyam Garg, WriddhimanSaha, Abdul Samad, Vijay Shankar, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, Abhishek Sharma, B Sandeep, Sanjay Yadav, Fabian Allen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Siddharth Kaul, Billy Stanlake, T Natarajan, Basil Thampi.Read More About- Match 39- KKR VS RCB
CSK vs MI Dream11 IPL 2020 Prediction, Gameplay 11Given their history and success in the Indian Premier League, a match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is sparking a lot of interest. However, given how the season has turned for both teams so far, one seems clearly favorable. CSK is completely discolored. They started on a note promising a victory over the defending champions, but have since fallen to the bottom of the pile. MI rebounded from their season-opening loss and are third on the points table.CSK vs MI head-to-headChennai and Mumbai have met 29 times before including once this season. Historically, MI has been the dominant player with 17 wins so far. On the other hand, CSK won 12 matches. Their last encounter was also the first match in the 2020 IPL Championship when CSK won by five wickets.CSK vs MI Pitch and Toss ReportSharjah was a hitter's paradise when the season started. And as he progressed, the bowlers began to have a lot to say now. Stability then shooting appears to be the best strategy now, and it's something many CSK hitters prefer. MI also have hitters that take a vacation before going to the hammer and pincers. However, they also have a pair of great hitters that have proven capable of chasing shooters from the very first ball. The team that has scored second in the last two games has won here. However, the first team had won the previous treble.CSK vs MI Fantasy PredictionsQuinton de Kock (captain), Faf du Plessis (vice-captain), Krunal Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Ambati Rayudu, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Sam CurranCSK vs MI expected playing XICSK: Sam Curran, Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav/N Jagadeesan, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Piyush Chawla/, Josh HazlewoodMI: Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahCSK Squads vs Complete MIChennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (captain), Josh Hazlewood, Murali Vijay, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Lungi Ngidi, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Imran Tahir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Monu Kumar, R Sai Kishore, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Karn SharmaMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent BoultRead More About: RR VS SRH Match no. 40.
KKR vs KXIP Dream11 IPL 2020 PredictionBelatedly by four wins in a row, Kings XI Punjab hopes to preserve the Giant as they face the revival of the Kolkata Knight Riders in a mid-table match here on Monday. Punjab is ranked fifth on the points table after winning five matches in 11 games, while Kolkata is slightly better, as it ranked fourth with 12 points. A Punjab victory would lift them to the top four, while a KKR victory would lift them to 14 points, like the top three teams in the competition, boosting their chances in the play-off. As the race to the playoffs rages, both sides know the value of winning on Monday. KXIP regained its form, ending its five-game losing streak with a victory over third-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore. Since then, the team led by KL Rahul has never looked back, defeating the two best teams in the tournament, the Indians from Mumbai and the capital cities of Delhi, plus Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, they must also win the remaining matches in order for the playoffs to take place. KXIP has hitters that match the style of Rahul, the tournament's top scorer in Running, and Mayank Agarwal. The presence of the illustrious Chris Gayle has inspired the team, and since his inclusion in the eleventh game, the Punjab team has never lost a match. Nicholas Pooran also looks dangerous, but Glenn Maxwell's precarious form remains a concern.KKR will also be enthusiastic after its landslide win over formidable Delhi Capitals and will try desperately to maintain the winning momentum. After an embarrassing loss of eight wickets to Royal Challengers Bangalore, the champion twice regrouped and caused a 59 round loss to Capitals, who is second on the points table. Promoted to the open tour, Nitesh Rana plunged into his new role and took a whirlwind of 81 while he was competing in 115th place with Sunil Narine (64). The spinning leg of Varun Chakravarthy then shattered the mid-ranking of the DC with five points.KKR vs KXIP Presentation ReportThe cricket stadium in Sharjah has slowed dramatically, with new bowlers recently taking over. When the tournament started, Sharjah tape gave a lot of running and support to the batsmen who enjoyed hitting this wicket, but it's not the same anymore. The likes of Siraj and Bolt enjoyed conditions due to the show's early swing, which must also be the case in this game. Interestingly, shooters will be the key to luck on both sides, and hitters should be able to play their natural game once they get used to the rhythm of the surface. However, the dimensions of the floor prefer the mixture because the straight boundaries are very small. With the likes of Gail, Rahul, Buran, Morgan, and Russell, we can look forward to a race festival on Monday. Both teams will look to the chase by winning the lottery, with a competitive total number of 170 in that location. Read more about: IPL 2020, RR vs SRH in DubaiKKR vs KXIP head onBeen Played- 26 | Kolkata won 18 | Punjab won - 8 KKR vs KXIP Fantasy TipsKL Rahul (VC), Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell (C), Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Varun Chakravarthy, and Lockie Ferguson.KKR vs KXIP Probable Playing XIsKolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (C), Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi/Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy.Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul (C/wk), Mayank Agarwal/Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell/James Neesham, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, M Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.KKR vs KXIP SQUADSKolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (C), Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Siddhesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, Tim Seifert, Chris Green, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth.Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul (wk/C), Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Krishnappa Gowtham, James Neesham, Sheldon Cottrell, Sarfaraz Khan, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ishan Porel, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar.Read More About: IPL 2020, CSK VS MI PREDICTED PLAYING XIS
SRH VS DC Dream11 IPL 2020 PredictionDelhi Capitals will look completing the unfinished business and close their place In the supplement when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial match in the Indian Premier League today. Two consecutive losses against Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab would hurt, but DC needs to take the band aid off and score two points to take their tally to 16, which will lift them to the top of the table. On the other hand, the Sunrisers hopes of conducting the qualifiers are pinned by a thread. David Warner and his men are second to last, with eight points from 11 startups. To reach the qualifiers, they must win the remaining three matches and hope that all other results go well. Capitals have an explosive striking division as well as an enormous bowling unit. They did not count on anyone, as different players raised their hands at different times to deliver goods to the team. The South African rhythm duo by Kagiso Rabada (23 wicket) and Anrich Nortje(14) was exceptional. Tushar Deshpande and Ravichandran Ashwin have performed irregularly in recent matches, while Axar Patel has done a good job putting down rival teams.Sunrisers is heading towards clash after a frustrating defeat. Chasing a modest 127 against KXIP, the complexion of the game changed after dismissal of Warner and Jonny Bairstow in quick succession. The former Champions have lost five wickets in their last two matches to suffer a humiliating defeat. The team relies heavily on its combat unit, primarily on Bairstow, Warner and Manish Pandey. Vijay Shankar did well in the victory over the Rajasthan Royals, but was unable to repeat his performance against KXIP. The bowling unit beefed up with the inclusion of Jason Holder was impressive in the previous match and the Warner captain desperately hopes they make a similar bid against Delhi. Army Orange will also rely on the fact that they beat Delhi earlier in the tournament.SRH VS DC Fantasy Tips Jonny Bairstow, Rishabh Pant, Ajinkya Rahane, David Warner (VC), Shreyas Iyer, Priyam Garg, Kagiso Rabada, Jason Holder, T Natarajan, Rashid Khan and Ravi Ashwin (C). SRH vs DC Probable Playing XIsSunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad/Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Khaleel Ahmed/Basil Thampi, T Natarajan and Sandeep Sharma.Delhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw/Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Tushar Deshpande/Harshal Patel and Anrich Nortje.SRH vs DC SQUADSSunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Yarra Prithviraj, Billy Stanlake, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Abdul Samad, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Priyam Garg, Sandeep Bavanaka, Sanjay Yadav, Virat Singh.Delhi Capitals: Shreyas Iyer (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Pravin Dubey, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer and Tushar Deshpande.Also read: Virat Kohli's Superb Tattoos
MI vs RCB Dream11 Tips And Prediction IPL 2020Two of the most consistent teams of the IPL season. Both are in the top four, but entering this competition forfeits their last matches. A win for either team would have confirmed their place in a playoff game if they had won. However, there is another opportunity for them to confirm the place. The competition would have been announced as Rohit vs Kohli, but since the former is likely to be disqualified due to injury, he may have lost some of the sparkles. However, this is a big clash given what the prize is. The last time these two met, a Super Over was needed with the RCB coming out victorious. Expect another love story.TOSS: The Indian Premier League match toss between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at 7 PM (IST) – October 28. Time: 7.30 PM ISTMI vs RCB My Dream11 TeamAB de Villiers (captain), Quinton de Kock (vice-captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Suryakumar Yadav, Aaron Finch, Kieron Pollard, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul ChaharMI vs RCB Probable Playing XIsMI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard (captain), Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahRCB: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers (wk), Gurkeerat Singh, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalMI vs RCB Full SquadsMumbai Indians: Kieron Pollard, Rohit Sharma, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Krunal PandyaRoyal Challengers Bangalore: Navdeep Saini, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Josh Philippe, Pawan Negi, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Parthiv Patel, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz AhmedAlso Read: KL RAHUL : SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS AND THEIR MEANING
CSK VS KKR Dream11 Tips And Prediction IPL 2020Already out of play-offs reckoning, a relaxed metropolis Super Kings square measure able to play party-poopers with AN aim to foil Kolkata Knight Riders’ desperate bid for a triumph in AN Indian Premier League game on the weekday. KKR with twelve points from twelve games would love to win succeeding 2 encounters to confirm a sleek passage whereas CSK, presently at rock bottom of the eight-team table, square measure solely enjoying for pride. an occasion remains that multiple groups can find yourself on either sixteen or fourteen points and a comprehensive triumph at this stage of the tournament, can bring the superior internet run-rate into the equation once the play-off spots square measure set. It won’t get too simple for KKR against CSK, World Health Organization two-handed AN eight-wicket thrashing to Royal Challengers city in their previous outing. KKR’s unsettled roll could be a purpose of concern for Eoin Morgan, World Health Organization would hope that former skipper Dinesh Karthik produces his A-game once it matters most. Nitish Rana, World Health Organization shone within the convince metropolis Capitals came a sharecrop farmer within the subsequent loss to Kings XI geographic area. The bowlers have done a decent job thus far, with Tamil Nadu’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy being spectacular and earning a spot within the Indian T20 aspect. Paceman Pat Cummins, the Knight Riders’ costliest get, has not been able to build the required impact with the ball other than one game and would wish to place his hand up during this crucial match.CSK, on its half, are going to be reaching to depend upon the convince RCB and finish the season on a high, except pain the possibilities of competition hopefuls. The batting showed some spark with the young Ruturaj Gaikwad developing with AN enterprising knock and skipper Dhoni are going to be hoping he keeps the nice kind going. The CSK bowlers obstructed a robust RCB batting unit with a performance that reminded CSK of past times which ought to be a worry for the KKR batsmen short on consistency. For CSK, any win would be welcome as they endured a forgettable season that is simply near to wind down.Toss Time: 7 PM (IST).Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium.CSK vs KKR Dream11 TeamWicketkeeper – MS DhoniBatters – Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati RayuduAll-Rounders – Sunil Narine, Sam CurranBowlers – Varun Chakravarthy, Pat Cummins, Imran TahirCaptain – Eoin MorganVice-captain – Sunil NarineCSK vs KKR Probable Playing XIsChennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (C/wk), N Jagadeesan, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Monu Kumar, Imran Tahir.Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Prasidh Krishna, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie Ferguson.CSK vs KKR SQUADSChennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (wk/C), N Jagadeesan, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir, Monu Kumar, Shane Watson, Kedar Jadhav, Piyush Chawla, Murali Vijay, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, KM Asif, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood.Kolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (C), Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Siddhesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, Tim Seifert, Chris Green, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth. Also Read: IPL 2020, MI VS RCB PREDICTED PLAYING
KXIP VS RR PredictionRajasthan – who started the tournament well – area unit in an exceedingly spot of trouble currently with the playoffs nearing. The Royals lock horns with Kings XI Punjab – who are on a roll this season with 5 consecutive wins. whereas Punjab's appearance to induce nearer to the playoffs with a win, the Royals can look to stay their hopes of constructing the highest four alive.While KL Rahul is the one together with Mandeep Singh and Chris Gayle to observe out from Punjab within the batting department, Ben Stokes together with Sanju Samson can hold the key for Rajasthan.TOSS: 7 PM IST – October 30.Time: 7.30 PM ISTVenue: Shiekh Zayed Stadium, Abu DhabiKXIP VS RR Dream11 Team KL Rahul (c and wk), Jos Buttler, Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Ben Stokes, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep SinghSQUADSKings XI Punjab: Lokesh Rahul, Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Mandeep Singh, James Neesham, Tajinder Singh, Chris Jordan, Karun Nair, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Sheldon Cottrell, Mayank Agarwal, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Nicholas Pooran, Chris Gayle, Murugan Ashwin, Jagadeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Hardus Viljoen, Simran SinghRajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson (wk), Andrew Tye, Kartik Tyagi, Steven Smith (c), Ankit Rajpoot, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Tewatia, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anuj Rawat, Akash Singh, David Miller, Manan Vohra, Shashank Singh, Varun Aaron, Tom Curran, Robin Uthappa, Aniruddha Joshi, Jofra Archer Also Read: KXIP VS RR Prediction and more
DC VS RCB PredictionIt would be a possible knockout once the 2 sides – Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals – face-off on Monday in Abu Dhabi. Either side has had different seasons so far. whereas Capitals started the tournament well, they need light off recently. On the opposite hand, Bangalore has vied smart consistent cricket with many blips on the means.Both sides are matched and hence a cracker is on the cards. The Capitals excluding the 2 consecutive tons haven't lived up to the expectations like they'd have likable too. RCB are smart at the highest, because of young Devdutt Padikkal. The stakes are going to be high once the 2 sides meet.Toss: The Indian Premier League match toss between Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at 7 PM IST – November 2.Time: 7.30 PM ISTDC VS RCB Dream11 Team AB de Villiers, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Morris, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Ashwin, Anrich Nortje, and Navdeep Saini Captain – Virat Kohli Vice-captain – Shreyas IyerSquadsDelhi CapitalsShreyas Iyer (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer and Tushar DeshpandeRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Gurkeerat Singh, Moeen Ali, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Shivam Dube, Umesh Yadav, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Isuru Udana, Joshua Philippe, Pavan Deshpande, Shahbaz Ahamad, Adam ZampaAlso Read: KL Rahul Superb Tattoes
SRH VS MI PredictionPlaced fifth within the eight-team standings with twelve points, SunRisers Hyderabad ar simply a win far away from securing a competition berth and that they can get to dish out one thing special after they face a rampaging urban center Indians within the last league match of the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Tuesday. With eighteen points, defensive champions urban center have ticked all the boxes to this point, and stopping their juggernaut will certainly be a herculean task for David Warner’s team. Hyderabad should have drawn confidence from their consecutive 2 wins against Old Delhi and the city. However, the challenge on Tuesday might probably be a special one.Warner, Wriddhiman Saha, Manish Pandey, and Kane Williamson, SRH boast a solid top-order, and that they have a power-hitter within the middle-order within the variety of all arounder Jason Holder, United Nations agency has been pretty good in each department of the sport — batting and bowling. In bowling, pacers Sandeep Sharma and T Natarajan have conjointly regained their confidence whereas ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan continues to be their go-to man.On the opposite hand, urban centers have the foremost balanced facet within the league. Batting mainstay Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Keiron Pollard have crammed the void within the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is injured. Whereas Kishan, the Jharkhand stumper-batsman, has provided flying starts at the highest, Pollard has crystal rectifier the team quite well in Rohit’s absence. Opener Quinton De Kock and Suryakumar Yadav are the opposite in-form batters whereas Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Pollard kinda solid lower middle-order. Speedsters Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult can all over again look to bother the SRH batters with their deadly pace whereas Rahul Chahar, Krunal, and Pollard would be keen to supply further support to them.Toss: 7:00 PM IST in SharjahTime: 7:30 PM ISTSRH VS MI Dream11 Team Ishan Kishan, Wriddhiman Saha, David Warner, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Manish Pandey, Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Rashid Khan (VC).Predicted XI'sSunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Shahbaz Nadeem, Sandeep Sharma, Rashid Khan, and T Natarajan.Mumbai Indians: Chris Lynn, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh/Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard (C) Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Mitchell McClenaghan, and Jasprit Bumrah/Dhawal Kulkarni.Squads:Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Yarra Prithviraj, Billy Stanlake, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Abdul Samad, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Priyam Garg, Sandeep Bavanaka, Sanjay Yadav, Virat Singh.Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (C), Saurabh Tiwary, Chris Lynn, Anmolpreet Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Anukul Roy, Prince Balwant Rai, Sherfane Rutherford, Jasprit Bumrah, James Pattinson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Dhawal Kulkarni, Rahul Chahar, Jayant Yadav, Mitchell McClenaghan, Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan, Aditya Tare, Digvijay Deshmukh and Mohsin Khan.
Shane Watson, Australian Player, and Chennai Super King's Player announced that he will retire from all forms of cricket, thus ending his nearly two-decade career. The 2020 IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders on October 29 became his last professional match at the adult level.He finished his last season in IPL playing CSK with 299 points.Watson announced his retirement from international cricket in 2016 and from BBL last year.“It all started as a dream when I was a kid, and I would say to my mom while watching a test match when I was five years old:“ I want to play cricket for Australia. "When I officially announce my retirement from cricket," Watson said in a video clip on Tuesday, "I feel crazy lucky to have lived my dream, and more."“It really seems like the right time. Knowing that I played my last cricket match, for my beloved CSK, which has been incredibly good for me for the past three years. I think I am ending my playing days when I was 39 after all the setbacks caused by The injuries I've been through along the way, I feel very lucky. "Watson won two IPL titles: with Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and CSK in 2018.In 145 IPL games, he scored 2,029 points and also took 92 wickets. It was also distinguished by four centuries and twenty-one centuries. He is the only cricketer in IPL history to date to score more than 2000 points and take more than 50 wickets as well.The 39-year-old has played in several T20 tournaments around the world and is retiring with 8,821 rounds and 216 wickets from 343 games.
MI VS DC PredictionMumbai and Delhi both finalized the top two teams, and thus earned the right to take the shortest possible path to the IPL Final. MI will be looking for second place in a row, while DC awaits the inaugural debut. Defeat will not close the doors to either of them. It would simply mean that they will have another chance and this time against the winner of a draw. Neither of them wants to go through that. DC lost both games to MI in the league stage. Will they break the routine? Or will MI recover from its defeat against SSR and revert to its dominant ways? Fasten your seat belts and prepare for what promises to be an exciting ride.Toss: The Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 toss between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will take place at 7 PM IST – November 5.Time: 7.30 PM IST MI VS DC Dream11 TeamQuinton de Kock (captain), Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada MI vs DC Probable Playing XIsMI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile/James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahDC: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Daniel Sams, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje SquadsMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Krunal Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron PollardDelhi Capitals: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Prithvi Shaw, Lalit Yadav, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel, Tushar Deshpande, Rishabh Pant, Harshal Patel, Keemo Paul, Amit Mishra, Anrich Nortje, Daniel Sams, Kagiso Rabada, Marcus Stoinis, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Carey, Mohit SharmaAlso Read: Happy Birthday Chase Master and Run Machine "VIRAT KOHLI"
Virat Kohli, Run machine, Chase Master, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today, has received many nicknames for his insatiable desire to score goals. He is widely regarded as the best hitter to play the game ever, and few of his teammates rated him the best of all shapes. His ability to change the game depending on the look, without much confusion, is almost surreal. No wonder it is one of the biggest draws in international cricket. Let's take a look at the records kept by the captain of IndiaKohli holds the record for the most Test double-centuries by an Indian – 7 so far. He’s also the first Test captain to have recorded six doHe’s the fastest Indian to have scored 25 centuries in Test cricket.In 2019, he became the first hitter to score 20,000 points in a single contract.In 2016, it scored 973 points during the IPL, the most in a single edition in T20 League history.At the ODI World Cup 2019, he became the first captain to score five half-centuries in a row in the main event. In general, he is the second to do so after his Australian contemporary Steven Smith.He is the most successful test captain in Indian cricket history with 33 wins to his name.Kohli is the quickest ever to have scored 8,000 runs (175 innings), 9,000 runs (194 innings), 10,000 runs (205 innings), and 11,000 runs (222 innings) in ODI history.He’s the first batsman to have scored three straight centuries against two different opponents – against Sri Lanka and West Indies.He continues to be the only batsman to have scored over 300 runs in a bilateral series six times.He has scored 26 centuries in ODI chases which is the most ever in the format. Also Read: Virat Kohli : Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
RCB VS SRH PredictionThey will face Hyderabad and Bangalore in a draw on Friday in Abu Dhabi and it will be a great match. Both teams played well and consistently cricket for a meeting in the second half of the tournament. Now both sides want to go one step further with their victory on Friday. While Hyderabad won its last match, Bangalore lost its last group stage match to Delhi. It's tough to pick a team, but from the way Hyderabad beat the defending champions in their last game, they will carry that momentum into the draw.Toss: The Indian Premier League match toss between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at 7 PM IST – November 6.Time: 7.30 PM ISTRCB VS SRH Dream11 Team Wicketkeeper –Wriddhiman Saha Batters –David Warner, Virat Kohli, Manish Pandey, AB de Villiers, Devdutt PadikkalAll-Rounders –Jason Holder Bowlers –Rashid Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma Captain – David Warner Vice-captain – Devdutt PadikkalRCB vs SRH squads:Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, David Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Virat Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Basil Thampi, Abhishek Sharma, Billy Stanlake, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, K Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Mitchell Marsh, Bavanaka Sandeep, Fabian Allen, Abdul Samad, Sanjay Yadav, Rashid Khan.Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (C), Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Chris Morris, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pavan Deshpande, Pawan Negi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, AB de Villiers, Josh Philippe, Parthiv Patel, Dale Steyn, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal. Also Read : Virat Kohli Tattoes
The seventh season of the Indian Premier League (ISL) is perhaps the most anticipated version of the Premier League. Sports around the world, including India, were suspended in March 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The 2019-20 Indian Premier League Final was held behind closed doors in Goa. With sporting activities not resuming in the country since the outbreak of the virus, ISL will take responsibility for managing a league of this magnitude with perfection amid virus fear.ScheduleISL's seventh season has already been delayed. Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), league organizers have selected the window between November 21, 2021, and March 21, 2021, as a possible deadline for hosting the league. The seventh edition will be played behind closed doors in Goa due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Most of the teams begin training in Goa when the foreigners arrive in the state for the season. The matches will be played at the Fätorda Stadium. Bambolim Stadium; And Tilak Medan in Goa.Players are required to go into quarantine periods of between 7 and 14 days with 3 coronavirus tests before starting training with the team upon arrival at Bio Bubble in Goa. East Bengal FC and Chennaiyin FC are the only two teams yet to reach the stadiums.MatchesISL 2020-21 is scheduled to start in the third week of November. It will be the second football event to resume in India after the I-League 2020-21 Qualifiers. ISL is expected to run parallel to the I-League, which is also expected to resume in December at Bio-Bubble in Kolkata. The 2020-21 Indian Premier League matches have not been announced.ISL will see some renewed rivalries as Mohun Bagan (now merged with ATK Mohun Bagan FC) and East Bengal FC will face the Bengaluru FC team at ISL after the I-League split in 2017. Games between Kerala Blasters FC and East are also likely to Bengal FC team turns into contests because both groups of fans are already sharing their pre-season pranks on social media.ISL 2020-21 will see the first new derby in Kolkata when old rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal meet in a renewed showdown in the Kolkata Derby as ATK Mohun Bagan FC and SC East Bengal.TeamsOdisha FC and Hyderabad FC will play the second season of the Indian Premier League in the 2020-21 season. Odisha FC has been renamed Delhi Dynamos FC after changing to Bhubaneshwar, Odisha from National Capital. Hyderabad FC was formed after FC Pune City was closed.ATK merged with I-League's Mohun Bagan to form a combined entity ATK Mohun Bagan FC, while East Bengal entered the league as the eleventh team after joining its Shree Cements investors. The Reds and Golds are expected to play the league as SC East Bengal.Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC will play their fourth season in ISL. The original ISL teams such as FC Goa, Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and NorthEast United will play their seventh season in the Indian Premier League.PlayersThe Indian Premier League has seen a collective exit from the Premier League. The teams brought in players like Adam Law Founder, Braden Inman, Scott Neville, Gary Hopper, James Donachie, and Stephen Taylor from the A-League. Players like Cy Goddard, Anthony Pilkington, Luis Machado, Costa Nhamoinesu, Facundo Pereyra, Peter Hartley, Igor Angulo, Esmael Goncalves, and Cleiton Silva are other big names who have come to do business in the Indian Premier League.Follow this space as we keep you updated with all the updates of the seventh season of the Indian Premier League.
Teqball, a new simple, and brilliantly fun soccer game revolutionize the world of football. All soccer stars, major football clubs, and national teams have been infected with the teqball virus. Teqball's Jirjili Morani talks about the challenges associated with developing this new sport, and the role that intellectual property (IP) plays in enhancing the company's ambitions to promote and ultimately transform the sport globally. In an Olympic sport.What was the inspiration for Teqball?Teqball, the company, was founded by Gábor Borsányi, Gyuri Gattyán, and Viktor Huszár. Gabor, the creative force of the team, came up with this idea when he was a professional young soccer player. When he couldn't reach a soccer field, he and a friend were training to pass a soccer ball across one of the many table tennis tables outside apartment buildings in Budapest. Later on, he realized that by simply adding a curve to the top of the table, he could create a more fun game, which we call teqball.So what exactly is Teqball?Teqball is the company responsible for developing an innovative sports product for use in an emerging soccer-based sport, which can be played by both professionals and amateurs, including people with disabilities. The game combines the fast speed of table tennis with soccer skills and excitement. One of the great advantages of teqball is that you don't need a team of people to play, you just need a friend. We call it teqball because you need technology to play and you can play it with regular football.The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, where our R&D center is located. We employ around 130 people, compared to 38 last year, many of them under the age of 30. The main goal of the company is to create value through the power of sport. This is what drives us.So is teqball rules exclusive for soccer?When we started developing teqball, we were very focused on soccer, but in reality, you can play five different games at the Teqball table: teqball, teqis, teqpong, qatch and teqvoly. At the moment, teqball is the most advanced. For example, the various teqball cups we organize are focused on soccer. In the future, we plan to develop other games in individual sports majors and organize Teq games where athletes can compete in all Teq sports. That would be a great event.Tell us more about teqball rules.The Teqball table is roughly the size of a table tennis table but has a curved surface and a solid mesh for the ball to bounce if not hit properly. This means that players can only rely on their skills and abilities. There is no luck in the game. All you need is an opponent at the other end of the table to start the game. It is a great way for soccer fans to develop their technical skills, focus, and stamina.Teqball is the only training method in the world that gives players a high level of contact with the ball. That's why football players take them. There are a large number of international footballers who already play football in their spare time, with no incentive for us to improve their skills in handling the ball or just for fun. It is also very good for heating and cooling. We have created a series of training to ensure players get the most out of their soccer experience and can develop their soccer skills on the field with our equipment.Our intellectual property is our most valuable asset, and protecting it gives us the freedom to build new business relationships without fear of endangering our intellectual property assets.And your product range?We have Teqball ONE, which is extremely durable, sturdy, and floor standing. Municipalities use it in public parks and we use it in professional football competitions. We also have a small portable version called Teqball SMART, which is perfect for schools. And later this year, we will launch a more expensive version, which will sell for around 700 euros; It is much easier and allows us to greatly increase our production capacityWas creating a curved table a challenge?Developing a table with a flat surface is simple, but creating a curved table that is completely soft, lightweight, quiet, and easy to assemble and ship presents a number of difficult technical challenges.Finding the right materials and the best way to put everything together took a lot of research, experimentation, and patienceAlso Read: Pickleball RulesHow did you get people interested in teqball and about teqball rules?At first, it was hard to convince people to try the game, but once they did, they became addicted. We share it with all our knowledge of the football world. We knew we needed to get to a point where people would see their favorite soccer stars playing soccer and using our gear. Now many of the best soccer players and soccer clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, and national teams are playing teqball. They started playing spontaneously, without any sales promotion from us, because they really enjoyed playing the game. This really helped boost teqball's popularity as a sport.Earlier this year, Teqball was officially recognized by the Asian Olympic Committee as a sport. This is a big step forward for us as it means teqball is now an official sport in 45 Asian countries. It also paves the way for teqball's inclusion in the upcoming Asian Games, the world's second-largest sporting event.How did you establish football as a professional sport?Once we decided to promote it as a professional sport, we realized the need to create an association to oversee teqball governance, and in 2017, FITEQ, Teqball's international federation, was created. It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. We started this process shortly before the first Teqball World Cup kicked off in 2017 in Hungary. An indication of the rapid growth in popularity of the sport is that 20 countries participated in the Teqball World Cup 2017 in Hungary, and the Teqball World Cup 2018 in Reims, France, in which 42 countries participated.At what point did you realize the importance of intellectual property?When we came up with the idea of teqball, it was clear that we needed to protect it. Because of its simplicity, anyone can copy the idea. So we understood the importance of intellectual property from the start. We have ensured that all potential partners have signed well-regulated confidentiality agreements (NDAs) and have taken steps to protect the schedule design and other technical elements. To date, we have sought protection in about 50 different countries and made use of the various cost-effective filing and registration systems offered by WIPO, including the PCT and the Hague System for International Design Registration. Industrial, to do so.Our intellectual property is our most valuable asset, and protecting it gives us the freedom to build new business relationships without fear of endangering our intellectual property assets. Intellectual property rights are essential to our future business plans in terms of creating a global network for the manufacture and distribution of our tables to ensure that sports fans who want to play table tennis have access to our products at reasonable prices. In South America, for example, high import duties make our products very expensive. With a local Teqball table manufacturing and distribution partner, we can facilitate access to them at reasonable prices. We are already working with a partner in China for this. In Europe, our online store will be our main point of sale, as this will allow us to offer customers more flexible payment options (for example, down payment followed by monthly installments). We see this as an important way to make sport available and accessible to everyone. The real value to us is not the number of tables we sell, but the number of players we attract into the game. We sell sports and also bring fun to exercise. Intellectual property rights also play an important role in allowing us to promote and develop sport in the long term.How about the importance of care?In the medium term, we plan to develop brands for different teqball competitions, such as Teqball World Championship and Teqball World Series. Each of these competitions will need to be supported by an effective IP strategy to attract sponsors, the media, the best players, and, of course, the spectators. At the first Teqball Beach Games in Lupa Beach near Budapest in 2018, we have already signed sponsorship agreements with major companies like BMW and Hublot. Given the excitement surrounding the Teqball brand, our goal for the upcoming Teqball World Championship in 2019 and 2020 is to take Teqball sponsorship and teqball rules to a new level by expanding our sponsorship program to many first-class sponsors.Also Read: ISL ( Indian Super League ) 20-21 Updates
Shikhar Dhawan's fierce half-century and the full spectacle of Marcus Stoinis led the Delhi Capitals to the first Indian Premier League final, surviving some moments of anxiety before winning 17 times in the second qualifiers in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. . Impressive counterpunches from Ken Williamson (67) and Abdul Samad (33) threatened to destroy the hopes of the Delhi Capitals, but the timely firing of Stoinis for the Kiwi hitter put him in his favor. The Capitals will now challenge the Indians in Mumbai for the title on Tuesday, having lost to them in their first qualifiers.Shikhar Dhawan in his form broke 78 out of 49 balls to help the Capitals score 189 challenges out of three after choosing to hit. Promoted to open roles, Stoinis added 86 rides with Dhawan and then took three wickets for 26 rounds in the SRH race chase. Each step succeeded in the capitals on Sunday as Shimron Hitmire, who was appointed, also helped the team win a 42-time race unbeaten. Rapada eliminated dangerous player David Warner - 2 - with his first balls to give the capital the start he wanted.Manish Pandey - 21 - and Priyam Garg - 17 - hit the ball beautifully and confidently in their small 31-round position, but Stoinis shot them in the space of three balls. All three windows were within five behind the SRH. The Delhi spinning duo of Aksar Patel and Praveen Dube also played well while maintaining control of the actions.Williamson and Jason Holder kept one or two strokes and odd strokes. The Kiwi hitter began hitting with remarkable ease and his tough game against spinners kept SRH in the chase. However, Holder came out while attempting a superb shot against Patel.Williamson wrapped up his 50s with Patel's song. He got good support from Abdul Samad, who crushed Norte by two quarters and six.SRH needed 61 of the last five more times and asked Williamson to do the job. Stoinis turned him back, knocking him off a wide ball that hit Rapada directly in order to take cover. Rapada - 29/4 - Then run down the SRH standings to settle the capitals match.Previously, Captain Shreyas Iyer, 21, wasn't doing much. Dhawan, in his fast-paced innings, hit sixty-four. He added 52 runs to the third wicket with Hetmyer before his nearest Sandeep Sharma fired it - 1/30.SRH's dirty way also helped in the capitals, as they dropped Stoinis early in turns and gave them some free kicks. SRH also wiped out Dhawan in the end, though it didn't cost them much.Once again, the Afghani Rashid Khan Roundabout (26/1) was the most effective marksman, although T. Natarajan played well in the big hurdles.Stoinis, after being defeated by Jason Holder against Sandeep in midfield, punished the SRH players with a series of restraints.Stoinis, with three at the time, was well organized by Sandeep, but he didn't take the opportunity. Holder, who was later reprimanded by Stoinis, who had 18 West Indies field three, four, and six.Sandeep was initially flawless with his long balls, but then he veered off and was punished by Dhawan.Spinner Shabaz Nadeem came out to launch the latest version of Powerplay and ended up losing 14 times as DC hit 65 without losing.Warner moved the bowlers around the ball and handed the ball to Rashid and Natrajan. The Afghan spinner gave them the breakthrough with the eighth ball as he threw a Stoinis ball. Dhawan increased his fifty-six from Nadim.Iyer ran into trouble with the ball's timing and Holder quickly sent him off. Also Read: Virat Kohli: Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
MI VS DC PredictionThen there were two. My friends, We have reached the IPL Grand Final 2020 now. Defending champions Mumbai Indians met his expectations and reached their second consecutive final. They will make their debut in the greatest stage at the Delhi Capitals, who have recovered after their first seeded loss to the Mumbai Indians and defeat of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second attempt to reach the final. While the MI shape makes them the favorites, DC will pose a huge threat.He faced MI three times with DC before this season and won on all three occasions. So the current date and format are with them. However, DC was one of the season's best teams and despite late fall, they still had the firepower to outrun any team of the day. The likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Marcus Stoinis, Kagiso Rabada, and Ravichandran Ashwin are match-winners in their own right. MI hopes its superstars, including Captain Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Trent Boult, will continue their path to a record-breaking fifth title in the IPL.Toss: The toss for the IPL 2020 final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will take place at 7 PM (IST) – November 10.Time: 7.30 PM ISTMI VS DC Dream11 TeamShikhar Dhawan (Captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Trent BoultMI vs DC Probable Playing XIsMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile/James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahDelhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Praveen Dubey, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich NortjeMI vs DC Full SquadsDelhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Daniel Sams, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Shimron Hetmyer, Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Tushar Deshpande, Avesh Khan, Praveen Dubey, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Lalit Yadav.Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Saurabh Tiwary, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Chris Lynn, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai, Nathan Coulter-Nile Also Read: Virat Kohli Superb looking tattoos
Basic Pickleball RulesPunctuationThe score must be mentioned out loud before each service with the result of the teams serving first, in both pairs of players in the team service, so the last number must be identifying which server is sending.ServiceThe serve must be hit in a rocking motion under the hand and the ball must be in contact below the hips. When sending, the server must be behind the baseline and operate in the adjacent service box as in tennis. You only get one serve, if the ball is hit outside the court, in the net, or in the non-air shot zone (the kitchen), it is side-out. The midfield, sidelines and finish lines are in service, but if the ball lands on the no-shot line, it is sideways out. If the ball hits the net and enters the sending zone, it permits and the server maintains the service. You get points only during service.In doubles, each player serves until a point is lost and then the other team receives the service. At the start of the game, the team that sends the first service gets only one player per server, so the score starts from 0 - 0 - 2. The number 2 means that it is actually the second server.Double recoil baseWhen the ball is sent, the player on the receiving end must let the ball bounce one time before hitting it. When the ball returns to the serving side, it must bounce the ball once before it can hit. After the ball bounces once on each side, it can hit the ball without bouncing as long as it is not in the ball's restriction zone within 7 feet of the net.There is no shot areaThe non-hit area is 7 feet from the net on each side. A player may not hit the ball if he is inside the no-fly zone unless the ball rebounds first. If the ball hits a player in the clear area of the plane before it rebounds, the point is lost. Once the ball bounces, the player can hit the ball while in the area. If a player hits a ball while outside the non-shooting area, momentum moves him to the area where the point was lost. If your foot touches any part of the line that is in the area, you can skip the line and hit the ball as long as your foot is behind the line. If the transmission hits the No-Volley line, the transmission team loses the point.
Captain Rohit Sharma pushed the Mumbai Indians to their fifth IPL title, extending the record with a comfortable 5 wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals in the final on Tuesday. Rohit hit 68 assists on 50 balls in the summit fight, in which their roles were intertwined with 5 and 4 sixes. MI became the first team to win the IPL Cup five times, continuing their lead over the Chennai Super Kings, who had won it three times.Rohit, who had been on a streak of losing streak with the bats, returned to his level just in time to make things easier for Mumbai in the face of the summit. He participated in critical 45-career partnerships with Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav. He then teamed up with Ishan Kishan to get MI in a comfortable position with the center 47 times. He didn't let go of the left hand in 33 rounds of 19 balls and led MI to the finish line along with Krunal Pandya, who scored the win.For Delhi, Enrich Norte picked two locations, while Kagiso Rabada and Marcus Stoinis shared scalp in the final. Rabada also received a purple hat for the 2020 season with 30 wickets, three times more than Mumbai's pacemaker Jasprit Bumrah.Previously, after selecting the first hit, Delhi Capital was tied to 156/7 on the scoreboard after 20 spurs despite fifty Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant.Nothing has gone right for Delhi since the start of the match as Trent Bolt eliminated the right Marcus Stoinis on the first ball of the match, and he also made Ajinkya Rahane short in the middle to eliminate him by just 2. The opening spell in Powerplay, that was not an indication of his existence. Thigh strain he suffered during Qualifying 1. The Kiwi pacemaker returned to attack on the 18th and chose another important window from Shimron Hetmyer in his quest to weaken DC's great hope.Iyer remained undefeated at 65 to 50 balls, as his roles tangled with 6- and sixty-four. The wicket hitter returned to the squad in time and scored 56 assists from 38 balls. Pant was the first result of over fifty in the current season, reaching four and sixty-four.Also Read: Australian All-rounder announces retirement from all forms of cricket
The seventh edition of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL 2020-21) is set to begin in less than two weeks. ISL is the biggest arena in Indian football, where the best and brightest of Indian football collide over the course of five exciting months to earn the right to be called the title of India's champions.After six years of history behind it, the league has attracted big names in football from around the world. From former English Premier League winners to Champions League winners, many have claimed the Indian subcontinent.With that said, let's take a look at the top 5 stars in the Premier League who will do their trade in the next edition of ISL.1 - Anthony Pilkington (SC East Bengal)Right now, expectations are high for Anthony Pilkington, who will play SC East Bengal this season. The 32-year-old Republic of Ireland international footballer was part of the impressive Norwich City squad that played in the Premier League from 2011 to 2014 before relegating to the tournament.Pilkington's record was particularly good, as he was a staple of the team that survived relegation in the first two seasons. He made 75 appearances for the Canary Islands and scored 14 goals before moving to Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic.2. Gary Hooper (Kerala Blasters FC)At one point in his career, Gary Hopper was among the England team names led by Roy Hodgson. Hopper's quality was so high that he was also a target for several Premier League clubs during his time at Celtic, as he managed to win successive titles.Hopper moved from Celtic to Norwich City before the 2013-14 season and was a regular in the club's starting line-up for most of the season. However, he only scored quite a few goals when he relegated the Canary Islands to the Championship. Hopper will help Norwich return to the league before moving back to the championship with Sheffield Wednesday.3 - Stephen Taylor (Odisha)Stephen Taylor, 34, was one of the first foreign players to sign a club in the International League this season. The former Newcastle United center-back played more than a decade in the Premier League and played more than 200 games before moving to Portland Timbers in the United States.Taylor has signed with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League and signed with Odisha FC at a time when the club desperately needs a center back with a good driving experience. On paper, Taylor sure fits the bill, but it remains to be seen if he can be any good for Stuart Baxter's side.4. Adam Low Funder (Mumbai City FC)The 33-year-old joined Reading before the 2011-12 season and was a huge hit with the club. His 12 goals in 32 matches helped the club secure its rise to the Premier League for the 2012-13 season.Although the royals relegated at the end of the season, Le Founder had a good outing, scoring 12 league goals and taking home the Premier League's Player of the Year award in January.Given that Mumbai City coach Sergio Lopera prefers an offensive style of play, the 33-year-old will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in the upcoming ISL season.5. Daniel Fox (SC East Bengal)For a six-foot defender, Daniel Fox is as solid as he looks. The 34-year-old has played twice in the Premier League with two different teams. Fox's first taste in the Premier League came in the 2009-2010 season with Burnley. However, after only 14 games for the club, Burnley was relegated.Fox then managed to help his new club, Southampton, secure the promotion ahead of the 2012-2013 campaign. He kept his place in the starting line-up alongside players such as Jose Fonte, Ricky Lambert, and Morgan Schneiderlin.
Team India, who were away from international cricket for over 8 months due to the pandemic, is on a two-month long tour to Australia where they will play three ODIs, three T20Is, and four Test matches.The full-fledged series will commence on November 27 and it will end on January 19. The tour will kick start with a limited-overs leg. Here’s everything you need to know about the India tour of Australia 2020-21.ScheduleLimited-over series scheduleThe 3 ODIs will be played on November 27, 29, and December 2, followed by the T20Is on December 4, 6, and 8.Test Series ScheduleThe first Test is set to be played under lights from December 17 to 21 at the Adelaide Oval. The second is the Boxing Day Test which will be at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26 to 30. The third Test will be at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 7 to 11 and the final Test at the Gabba from January 15 to 19.Venue and timings (IST)ODI seriesFirst ODI: November 27, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), 9:10 AM ISTSecond ODI: November 29, SCG, 9:10 AM ISTThird ODI: December 2, Manuka Oval, 9:10 AM ISTT20I seriesFirst T20: December 4, Manuka Oval, 1:40 PM ISTSecond T20: December 6, SCG, 1:40 PM ISTThird T20: December 8, SCG, 1:40 PM ISTTest seriesFirst Test: December 17-21, Adelaide Oval, 9:30 AM IST (day-night)Second Test: December 26-30, MCG, 5:00 AM ISTThird Test: January 7-11, SCG, 5:00 AM ISTFourth Test: January 15-19, Gabba, 5:30 AM IST Credits: https://www.insidesport.co/Schedule of Tour matchesAustralia A vs India A, 1st Practice match – Dec 6 at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney at 5:00 am ISTAustralia A vs India, 2nd Practice match (Day-night) – Dec 11 at Sydney Cricket Ground at 9:30 am IST Squads:India T20I squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vice-captain and wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan.India ODI squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vice-captain & wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper).India Test squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Mohd. Siraj.Australia T20I and ODI squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicket-keeper), David Warner, Adam Zampa.Australia Test Squad: Tim Paine (capt), Sean Abbott, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David WarnerAlso Read: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India
The Annual Big Bash League has introduced three new terms of play that will be applicable starting with the upcoming 10th season beginning next month. Power Surge, X-Factor Player, and Bash Boost are the three new bases that Cricket Australia hopes to "exploit" the current situation of T20 cricket.Here are the three rules:Bash Boost: This is basically a bonus point that will be awarded to the team that is ahead of the race in the middle stage. For example, if team A scores 1/70 of a point 10 times past it and Team B scores 67/2 in the same stage, then the former will get a bonus point.X-Factor Player: In the first half, after the 10th player is thrown, the team may present a previous target player as the twelfth or thirteenth before kick-off. However, this X-Factor player can only replace someone who has yet to hit or has not offered more than one player.Power Surge: This will be a period of two where only players are allowed outside the inner field circuit. The hitting team may request her at any time after their last eleventh in turns. However, Powerplay's six overrun period has now been reduced to four.Aside from these major changes, winning teams will now receive three points instead of two, as was the practice in previous releases of BBL.CA advisor Trent Woodhill said such changes would improve the game.According to cricket.com.au, Woodhill said, "We need to innovate because people love change, but I think these (changes) will really improve the game itself." "I'm coming from a high-performance perspective, not just a gimmick, so I like these changes to pass the high-performance test on strategy and elite performance."Woodhill also feels this will make captains and coaches more accountable and accountable for their decisions."He'll pressure the leaders and coaches. Having played more than 300 T20 matches in the men's and women's games, the T20s have a pattern, and that will spoil that pattern away. It'll make the players think a little, and ... force you on match day to have a story where Fans and broadcasters alike will have to delve into the research and ask questions about decisions that have been or are not being made, "he said.Also Read: IPL 2020 Final Result: Mumbai Indians become the fifth time trophy winner
To help the PUBG Esport Indian gaming community, a dedicated version of PUBG Mobile will be available in late 2020. The developers have confirmed that the updated version of PUBG Mobile India will be different from the original global version of the game.Since the announcement of the Hindi version, players have wondered if they will regain their identity and if they can play other versions. Answers according to reports from multiple sources: Yes!Users will likely be able to get their skins and in-app purchases from the global version in its Indian version. In the game now, it is shown to the user that his character has moved to the Hindi version. Many, myself included, have been worried about their purchases and stats in their global version, which won't carry over, and have to start from scratch. Hope this is a positive sign.As we all know the servers are located in India and any game created by Krafton or its partners will be hosted on the Microsoft Azure platform. However, IDs that were sentenced to a 10-year ban will not be carried over to the India version.PUBG Mobile leaks indicate that the game starts at Level 1. However, it is so far disputed. Each migrated Indian Player ID will transfer Pubg Mobile India rewards, Achievements, Frames, UC, Reset Levels, Skins, 2-2 Name Change Cards, and many more."Basically, we don't see any real difference between what was and what is to come. It's the same game with some cosmetic changes to suit Indian sensitivities. The love for the genre and the gameplay is not forgotten. The game will return with the same enthusiasm for the core community," said Akshat Rathi, MD and co-founder of NODWIN Gaming for Indianexpress.com when asked about game changes.Also Read: Fortnite: Players complain about OP Marauders
The India team will fly directly from Dubai to Sydney and the tour will start with a limited over game, which will be played in Sydney. With all the details completed, there is always some speculation about the team's outfit throughout the series.According to a report in Outlook, it was reported that Team India will be wearing a new Limited Game jersey. The new shirt is designed with an old feel. The new kit will be in navy blue, a change from the usual sky blue the team has become accustomed to in recent years. The new navy blue shirts will also feature the patron of the new MPL Collection. MPL Sports, the new official sponsor of BCCI, has replaced Nike in a new three-year deal worth 120 million rupees and a share of the revenue.BCCI tweeted pictures of Team India in PPE suit of the same color scheme and captioned it as, "Let's embrace the new normal" with flexible biceps emoji.The Australian team will also be wearing an original shirt designed specifically for the T20 Series. The new shirt was designed to recognize and enhance the role of indigenous Australians in sport.The Team India Tour 2020-21 will kick off in Australia with the ODI Series of three matches, beginning November 27, while the Test phase will begin on December 17 in Adelaide.Also Read: India-Australia Tour 2020 | Full Squad | Schedule | Timings
First-half goals from Arthur and Richarlison gave Brazil a 2--0 victory in Uruguay on Tuesday and maintained their 100% record in the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.Brazil has missed a large number of players due to the Coronavirus and injuries, including incantation striker Neymar, but he was too strong for his opponent who had not defeated him since 2001.Arthur opened the scoring in the 34th minute when his shot hit from outside the box cruelly against Uruguay goalkeeper Martin Campana and then Richarlison scored from a short corner kick seconds before halftime.Uruguay is unluckyLuis Suarez missed after testing positive for COVID-19, Uruguay hit the wood twice in the first half, but his unfortunate night was confirmed when the assistant video referee convinced the referees to fire Edinson Cavani for inappropriate interference. Over Richarlison in the 71st minute.Uruguay continued to fight, and Martin Caceres saw his close shot hit the net a quarter of an hour before the match was over, before the Chilean referee canceled it.The win in Montevideo was Brazil's fourth successive victory in the qualifying round and ensures they are the only team in the South American group of 10 teams to win all of their first matches.Qualifiers will resume again in March 2021.The top four teams in the group automatically qualify for the 2022 Qatar Championship, and the fifth-placed team enters the tiebreak between the regions.Venezuela defeats ChileIn Caracas, Venezuela scored their first points thanks to the late winner Salomon Rondon against Chile.Guillermo Maripán put the hosts ahead in the eighth minute and although Arturo Vidal scored his third goal in two games moments later, Rondon's goal in the 81st minute gave Venezuela a much-needed win.Also Read: ISL ( Indian Super League ) 20-21 Updates
The BREAKING NEWS for this slow Thursday is coming from New York and it's bad.Robinson Cano, the second baseman at the Mets, has been suspended by the majors for the entire 2021 season after tests confirmed the 38-year-old's performance-enhancing drug is being used again.Kano was disciplined by the league in 2018 when he was with the Seattle Mariners for the same problem. Remember Kano signed a 10-year contract worth $ 240 million with the Mariners and still has three years ahead of the deal.However, this suspension would result in him losing the $ 24 million salary he was owed for the next season.Mets do not appear to have any concerns about the decision, as President Sandy Alderson said in a statement: "We are extremely disappointed to inform us of Robinson's suspension for violating Major League Baseball's prevention and treatment combined program.".It's really amazing to see a Kano-quality player being discovered to use PED not once, but twice during his illustrious solo career.At 16 years as a professional, Canó had 334 hits at home and an average hit of 303. Now, fans will question the legitimacy of everything he did in baseball and whether he was taking steroids long before he was first arrested in 2018.Unfortunately!Also Read: Brazil beats Uruguay 2-0 to stay top of qualifying group
The 2020-21 Indian Premier League (ISL) season kicks off at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa, Friday evening with the Kerala Blasters face off against ATK Mohun Bagan.For the "guest" team in this first match, this is the beginning of a new chapter, as the offseason saw the merger of the English international champion ATK, defending the English Premier League champions ATK, and defending first league champion Mohun Bagan.In this unparalleled season, to be played behind closed doors in Goa, the ISL has been raised by the engravings of two giants from Kolkata. Mohun Bagan merged with ATK, while East Bengal was purchased by Shree Cement and relocated to ISL.This match also has an interesting angle, on Kerala Blasters coach Kibo Vicuna. Last season, Spaniard led Mohun Pagan to win his first I-League title in five years, with a thrilling streak in which he lost just one game.On the other hand, Sandesh Jhingan, who signed with ATK Mohun Bagan in his off-season, is facing a team that he played for in ISL for five years. Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Pagan head to head onThis is the first match for ATK Mohun Bagan in its current form and it has been said that previous ATK FC records will not be carried over to this club.With the core of ATK Mohun Bagan being the same as ATK last year, it will be important to note that they lost their two league matches to Kerala Blasters last season.On opening day in Kochi, Bartholomew Ojpichi a double gave the Kerala Blasters a 2--1 victory as they won 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium thanks to a goal from Halicharan Narzari. Kerala Blasters Team vs ATK Mohun Bagan NewsKerala Blasters is expected to rest four players throughout the season, with Nishu Kumar taking on a new role as right back. Giselle Carneiro has been named one of the team leaders, so he is sure to start as a left-back.Costa Namueno Baccari will accompany Connie in defense and is expected to protect the four Vicente Gómez at the back, in his role in defensive midfield.The connection between players such as Sahl Abdul Samad, Facundo Pereira, and Gary Hopper will be key to the Kerala Blasters season, and they will look forward to starting this game right away.For ATK Mohun Bagan, Antonio Lopez Habas is expected to maintain the order he played last year, with most of the same staff members from the title-winning ATK team.Terry and Sandesh Jingan will make up three at the bottom alongside Pritam Kotal, with Subhashish Bose and Prabber Das providing a view of the wings.The strike partnership between David Williams and Roy Krishna caused fear in the other teams last season, and those two teams will be keen to continue this year. Predicted XI Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan Kerala Blasters expected an 11th (4-3-3) to be Albino Gomes; Nishu Kumar, Bakary Kone, Costa Nhamoinesu, Jessel Carneiro; Vicente Gomez, Jeakson Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad; Facundo Pereyra, Rahul KP, Gary HooperPredicted Mohun Pagan XI (3-4-1-2 Arindam Bhattacharya; Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhingan, Tiri; Prabir Das, Pronay Halder, Carl McHugh, Subhasish Bose; Javi Hernandez; David Williams, Roy KrishnaKerala Blasters vs ATK Mohun Bagan With the pre-season cut short, it wasn't very easy for Vicuña to train his methods on a new team as well, pretty much. ATK Mohun Bagan has the advantage of continuity in terms of his coach and a large part of his team. Therefore, we are expecting a sailor's narrow victory in this game.Prediction: Kerala Blasters 1-2 ATK Mohun BaganAlso Read: Brazil beats Uruguay 2-0 to stay top of qualifying group
Mumbai City club hosts Northeast United in the international league on Friday, and the islanders need to win to return to the top four after Odisha lost to FC Goa on Wednesday.Mumbai entered the game after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Hyderabad, when a late penalty kick from Marko Stankovic deprived Jorge Costa's team of all points and left them with a share of the spoils.Northeast's hearts were also shattered by their death in their final match, and injury-time winner Balwant Singh was sentenced to their third consecutive loss as they fell 1-0 to ATK. Mumbai City FC v NorthEast United: Match informationDate: 31st January 2020Kickoff: 7:30 PM ISTLive Stream: Star Sports Network and HotstarVenue: Mumbai Football ArenaMumbai City FC v NorthEast United: Team newsMumbai is not expected to make many if any, changes. Jorge Costa loves a steady line-up, and the only change will be whether Modou Sougou is fit enough to be a starting player, in which case he will replace Serge Kevyn.For NorthEast, it just wasn't as good in Asamoah Gyan's absence, and they'll likely feel once again the worst part of not having enough offensive ammo. Andy Keogh and Simon Lundevall are still settling in a new team, a new system, and a new country, so players like Redeem Tlang and Martin Chaves really need to step up and score goals for Robert Jarni 's side. Mumbai City FC v NorthEast United: Probable lineupsMumbai City FC: Amrinder Singh, Sarthak Golui, Prathik Chaudhari, Mato Grgic, Subhasish Bose, Sourav Das, Rowllin Borges, Mohamed Larbi, Diego Carlos, Modou Sougou, Amine ChermitiNorthEast United: Subhasish Roy Chowdhury, Reagan Singh, Kai Heerings, Mislav Komorski, Rakesh Pradhan, Jose David Leudo, Lalengmawia, Simon Lundevall, Redeem Tlang, Martin Chaves, Andy Keogh Mumbai City FC v NorthEast United: ISL form guideMumbai City FC: D-W-L-L-WNorthEast United: L-L-L-D-L Mumbai City FC v NorthEast United head-to-headThe two sides have met 11 times, Mumbai has a clear advantage, with six wins over the Highlanders.The reverse match in Guwahati saw the two teams draw 2-2, with all four goals coming in the first half. Chermiti scored a brace for Mumbai, while Northeast goals came from Panagiotis Triadis and Asamoah Gyan, both of whom are not with the club at the moment.Mumbai City FC - 6NorthEast United wins - 3Draws - 2 Mumbai City FC v NorthEast United predictionNorthEast seems devoid of ideas, and it really isn't known where they can purchase a target. On the other hand, Mumbai will look to recover after a poor performance in Hyderabad, and Sougou's return should propel them to victory.Prediction: Mumbai City FC 2-0 NorthEast United
After Update 14.60, Fortnite players around the world have been testing the latest in Venom's legendary abilities. From its appearance, it has not only an innovative concept but a wide range with explosive power.In a recent video, creator and Twitch streamer SypherPK talked about the latest update and future of Fortnite.Venom's legendary ability "Smash & Grab" allows players to unleash a symbiotic arm that penetrates the environment, captures enemies, and lures them towards the player. It seemed like an arm could pass through buildings and SypherPK was stunned by its long arrival.To take advantage of the legendary ability, just visit the Quinjet Patrol Echo 2 and destroy some supply drones that eventually lose their capacity.A few weeks ago, Epic Games had secretly removed Groot's Bramble Shield and replaced it with a Thor Hammer. Interestingly, the latest update complies with this decision, as Groot's legendary ability is back in the game.SypherPK confirms its theory in Fortnite Season 5After Awesome Season 4, fan expectations for the upcoming Fortnite season have already skyrocketed. Additionally, Donald Mustard previously confirmed that the upcoming Galactus event will be "the biggest event in the game's history".However, SypherPK is adamant in its theory about Fortnite Season 5. The Streamer thinks the Marvel-Fortnite collaboration is far from over and both franchises have a lot to offer.In hindsight, SypherPK's claims make every sense. Fortnite has been harassing Galactus' arrival for a long time, and one event is unlikely to be enough to justify the entire buildup. According to the channel, Galactus will likely remain undefeated in the event, and Fortnite Season 5 will continue the Marvel storyline.Due to the efforts of SypherPK, fans have also witnessed the return of veterans like TimTheTatman and Nickmercs. Not only did former Fortnite creators enjoy their comeback, but they also promised to play Fortnite a lot.Without a doubt, the Marvel-themed fourth season did wonder for Epic Games. The game finally looks new, and the impressive Season 5 roadmap adds to it in a big way.Also Read: PUBG Unban in India | Latest News
The upcoming match between Odisha FC and Hyderabad FC in the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) will be a fun watch. Both teams were in a similar situation last season as they played their first game in the first division.Now as per their second season, both of them find themselves in similar situations again, with new leadership on the helm and ambition to perform better than in the previous season. Therefore, the first encounter becomes a very important battle between them.Here is our ODI vs HYD PredictionOdisha FC vs Hyderabad FC Head to Head:Total Matches: 02Odisha FC won: 02Hyderabad FC won: 00Draw: 00FC Odisha vs Hyderabad FC Date and TimeMonday, 23rd November, 7.30 pm ISTFC Odisha vs Hyderabad FC LocationKalinga Stadium, GoaFC Odisha vs Hyderabad FC will be displayed on?FC Odisha vs Hyderabad FC and other rounds 1 fixture of ISL 2020-21 will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and their respective HD TV channels in India.Online live streaming of FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and Jio TV.Odisha FC vs Hyderabad FC early stats:Hyderabad FC 1 – 2 Odisha FCHere is our Odisha FC vs Hyderabad FC prediction for today:Probable LineupsOdisha FC (4-2-3-1)Arshdeep Singh (GK); Sarangi, Tratt, Taylor, D’Souza; Alexander, V. Rai, Jerry, Nandhakumar; Marcelinho, Onwu.Hyderabad FC (4-2-3-1)Paul (GK); Rai, Onaindia, A.Khan, Panwar; Sastre, Joao Victor, Colaco, Chianese, Yasir; Santana.Odisha FC vs Hyderabad FC Prediction Odisha FC 1 – 2 Hyderabad FCAlso Read: Barcelona sack coach Quique Setien after UEFA Champions League exit
Chennai, who reached the final last year, will face the man who inspired them after he took office midway through the season last year. Owen Coyle is now the head coach of Jamshedpur FC and will seek to revive the fortunes of his new club.In his three years at ISL, Jamshedpur FC did not participate in the qualifiers once, and last year it had his worst league result. In a season badly hit by injuries to key players, Jamshedpur finished eighth in the ISL League stages.On the other hand, he replaced the Chennai Cowell with Hungarian Chapa Laszlo and embarked on a rebuilding of sorts, with five new foreigners in the squad this season.Match details:Date: 24th November 2020 Competition: Indian Super League Match Venue: Tilak Maidan, Goa Match Timing: @07:30 PM ISTJamshedpur FC v Chennaiyin FC Head-to-HeadJamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC have met six times in ISL. Jamshedpur FC defeated Chennai only once, while the ISL Champion twice won two matches, and three more games ended in a draw.Last season, Owen Cowell made his debut as a coach for the Chennai team in an away match at Jamshedpur, which ended in a 1-1 draw. At Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai came out with a comfortable 4-1 victory.Jamshedpur FC v Chennaiyin FC Team NewsCowell has brought his superstar Nerigus Valskis from Chennai to Jamshedpur FC, and the Lithuanian is expected to start this match at the top. Jackichand Singh is also a great addition to Jamshedpur FC after two great seasons with FC Goa.Captain Peter Hartley and Stephen Eyes will seek to forge a strong partnership at the heart of the defense. In addition to Valskis, Cowell also has an ex-Chennai Rintley player in his ranks and is expected to take on the role of right-back.Much will also be expected from Amarjeet Singh Kim, who was suspended last season due to injuries.As for Chennai FC, Laszlo has already said that what they have been doing last year is unlikely to change much. Anirud Thapa and Edwin Sydney Fansball are expected to continue in midfield, with new signing Reagan Singh to replace Ridley on right-back.Jacob Sylvester will be filling the hole in the shape of a falcis at the side of Chennai, who hopes to get enough service from players such as Rafael Crivilaro and Lalianzwala Changi.Jamshedpur FC v Chennaiyin FC Predicted XIJamshedpur FC Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):TP Rehenesh; Laldinliana Renthlei, Peter Hartley, Stephen Eze, Ricky Lallawmawma; Aitor Monroy, Amarjit Singh Kiyam; Jackichand Singh, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Alex Lima; Nerijus ValskisChennaiyin FC Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):Vishal Kaith; Reagan Singh, Eli Sabia, Enes Sipovic, Jerry Lalrinzuala; Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Anirudh Thapa; Esmael Goncalves, Rafael Crivellaro, Lallianzuala Chhangte; Jakub SylvestrJamshedpur FC v Chennaiyin FC PredictionOn paper, these are two evenly-matched teams, with some outstanding ability in their squads. We are sitting on the fence and predicting a draw in this game.Prediction: Jamshedpur FC 1-1 Chennaiyin FC
After FC Goa did not find the result as they want on their opening encounter where they drew against Bengaluru FC on 2-2. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC will be looking to open their account against FC Goa after they lost by 0-1 to North East United FC in the opening contest.It will be interesting to see who will open their account in this match when these two colossal teams face off each other on Wednesday.FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC Location:Match details:Date: 25th November 2020 Competition: Indian Super League Match Venue: Fatorda Stadium, Goa Match Timing: @07:30 PM ISTFC GoaMohammad Nawaz, Naveen Kumar, Dylan D’Silva, Shubham Dhas, Ivan Gonzalez, James Donachie, Seriton Fernandes, Aibanbha Dohling, Leander D’Cunha, Mohamed Ali, Sanson Pereira, Sarineo Fernandes, Saviour Gama, Edu Bedia, Flan Gomes, Jorge Ortiz, Brandon Fernandes, Alberto Noguera, Lenny Rodrigues, Redeem Tlang, Seiminlen Doungel, Nestor Dias, Phrangki Buam, Princeton Rebello, Alexander Jesuraj, Makan Chothe, Igor Angulo, Ishan Pandita, Aaren D’Silva, Devendra MurgaonkarMumbai City FCAmrinder Singh, Vikram Singh, Nishit Shetty, Phurba Lachenpa, Mourtada Fall, Mandar Rao Desai, Mehtab Singh, Tondonba Singh, Valpuia, Sarthak Golui, Mohamad Rakip, Amey Ranawade, Ahmed Jahouh, Cy Goddard, Asif Khan, Bidyananda Singh, Hernan Santana, Hugo Boumous, Raynier Fernandes, Rowllin Borges, Sourav Das, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Farukh Chouhdary, Adam Le Fondre, Bartholomew Ogbeche, Pranjal Bhumij, Bipin Singh, Vikram Pratap SinghPREDICTED PLAYING 11 FC Goa Vs Mumbai City FCFC GoaMohammad Nawaz, James Donachie, Seriton Fernandes, Ivan Gonzalez, Mohamed Ali, Lenny Rodrigues, Edu Bedia, Brandon Fernandes, Princeton Rebello, Jorge Ortiz, Igor AnguloMumbai City FCAmrinder Singh, Mandar Rao Dessai, Tondomba Singh, Mourtada Fall, Sarthak Golui, Ahmed Jahouh, Rowllin Borges, Hugo Boumous, Raynier Fernandes, Adam Le Fondre, Bartholomew OgbechePrediction: FC Goa 2-1 Mumbai City FC Also read: India-Australia Tour 2020 | Full Squad | Schedule | Timings
The second round is underway in the Indian Premier League (ISL) as the teams are slowly establishing themselves and trying to form the right groups from their teams. Kerala Blasters FC Northeast United are hosting the Goa Medical College Stadium in Bambolim on Thursday.The Kerala Blasters lost the first game of the season to ATK Mohun Bagan, 0-1. Blasters showed promise and quality, but ATK Mohun Bagan still outdid them. The lack of practice in the match was an indication that Kibo Vicuña looked out of cohesion.The Blasters played a friendly with Mumbai City Football Club behind closed doors after their first game of the season to work on their fitness. Although Blasters had many areas to work on, there were also some instances of silver lining. The defensive duo of Costa Nhamuinsu and Baccari Kuni looked strong, allowing Vicuña to focus only on midfield to provide enough balls for Gary Hopper.Meanwhile, Northeast United won their first meeting against Mumbai City FC with an unexpected 1--0 score. Mumbai City FC looked flustered and tired, allowing defensive duo Benjamin Lampot and Dylan Fox to be their prime. Gerrard Noss's squad absorbed all the pressure to keep the attack on the counter and surprise Mumbai City FC. The midfield crowd worked brilliantly for the Highlanders.A NorthEast United victory takes them to the top of the league, while a victory for Kerala Blasters will provide much-needed momentum for Kibu Vicuna to start the season.Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United FC - Everything you need to knowKerala Blasters FC and North East United have met 12 times in the last six seasons of the Indian League. The two teams met only in the regular league season. The two teams were very competitive with each other in their matches.Kerala Blasters has won five times, while the Highlanders have won three. Four matches ended in a draw. The last three confrontations between these two teams ended in deadlock, indicating the quality and competitiveness of the two teams. In fact, the last meeting between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.Results of the last five matches in ISL between Kerala Blasters FC and NorthEast United FCNortheast United 0-0 Kerala BlastersKerala Blasters 1-1 Northeast UnitedKerala Blasters 0-0 Northeast UnitedNortheast United 2--1 Kerala BlastersNortheast United 0-1 Kerala BlastersThe top 3 scorers of last seasonKerala Blasters - Bartholomew Ojpichi (15), Messi Polly (8), Rahul KB (1)NorthEast United FC - Asamoah Jian (4), Redeem Tlang (3), Martin Chaves (3)Clean sheet from last seasonKerala Blasters - 3Northeast United - 3Also Read: Barcelona sack coach Quique Setien after UEFA Champions League exit
New Delhi, 26 November 2020: The digital games industry is now at an inflection point in India, and the growth of online games in India is an indication of the immense interest level among consumers in India. This sentiment was echoed by speakers at the 3rd edition of GATO, a digital sports and gaming conference, organized by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).Referring to the regulatory hurdles, Sai Srinivas, Co-Founder, and CEO of MPL said that it is time for the industry to come together and raise awareness about the games and look at other ecosystems in the world and how they have managed the hurdles.In his address, Manish Agarwal, CEO of Nazara Technologies said India requires a National School of Gaming to build an ecosystem of talent and skills in the field of gaming technology which India currently lacks. He further addressed the market dynamics of the gaming industry in India, by saying that it is ‘largely untapped’ however there are certain bottlenecks which governments and stakeholders have to work together in reducing and supporting growth for the overall industry.Jonathan Taylor, Content Partnerships and Business Development- Stadia at Google discussed the future of gaming and about Stadia. Stadia has revolutionized the way people play games, as one does not require an expensive console to play their favorite games. With the advent of the cloud community, consumers have the option to play their games on laptops, desktops, phones, and tablets giving almost 2 billion people the opportunity to experience gaming in Stadia. Jonathan also mentioned that the company is experimenting on IOS gameplay and actively adding games in the Stadia ecosystem.The conference saw interesting panel discussions on the upcoming trends on digital and e-sports. From monetization of digital sports to the upcoming advertising regulations on online games, speakers shared their views on how gaming as an industry is set to leapfrog and how consumers are wanting new innovations in the field of digital sports.The conference had over 1000 registered delegates. Some of the speakers included Harsh Jain, CEO & Co-Founder, Dream 11, Gaurav Agarwal, Co-Founder, Gamezop; Ali Hussein, CEO, Eros Now; Naman Jhavar, SVP, Strategy & Operations, MPL, Pawan Awasthi, Head of Consumer Marketing – India, Nvidia, Sundar Raman, Former CEO, Reliance Sports; Porush Jain, CEO, SportsKeeda; Ranjan Navani, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, JetSynthesys among others.
With a win and tied in the Indian Premier League 2020-21, Hyderabad FC are soaring as this is the best start to the season in ISL. Under Manolo Marquez, the club is undergoing a rebuilding process and could even challenge a place in the extension this season.Under the contract, Owen Coyle's Jamshedpur FC enters the match with a loss followed by a 2--2 draw. Despite the adverse results, Jamshidpour appears to be on the right track with Nereus Valskis, the league's top scorer last season, finding his golden touch in front of goal.Cowell will also be happy with Jackichand Singh and Valskis who cooperated well in attack. The former was a big part of FC Goa's offensive that helped the club reclaim winners from the previous season.In a goalless draw against Bengaluru FC, Joel Chianese and Louis Sastre were eliminated in the first half due to injuries. Both players will miss the match against Jamshedpur FC. Forward Fran Sandaza is unlikely to take over the field either. The Marquis will have to dive into the Indian talent pool on his list.In general, a good match is at stake. Hyderabad FC and Jamshedpur FC will kick off at Tilak Maidain Ground in Vasco on December 2 (Wednesday) at 7:30 PM India Standard Time.Hyderabad FC vs Jamshedpur FC head-to-headThe two sides met for the first time on 29 October 2019 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex as Jamshedpur FC scored a 3--1 victory. The second game was in Hyderabad, in a 1-1 draw.Hyderabad FC vs Jamshedpur FC team newsHyderabad FC will not have Chianese and Sastre. Chianese is believed to have an ankle problem, while Sastre pulled out with a hamstring problem. Fran Sandaza's involvement also remains in doubt.Jamshedpur FC coach Owen Coyle will miss main goalkeeper Rehenesh TP after being sent off against Odisha FC. Pawan Kumar is likely to be the alternative.Hyderabad FC vs Jamshedpur FC Predicted XIHyderabad FC Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Subrata Pal; Akash Mishra, Odei Onaindia, Chinglensana Singh, Ashish Rai, Joao Victor, Nikhil Poojari, Halicharan Nazary, Aridane Santana (C)Jamshedpur FC Predicted XI: Pawan Kumar, Laldinliana Renthlei, Stephen Eze, Peter Hartley, Ricky Lallawmawma, Mobashir Rahman, Aitor Monroy, Alex Lima, Jackichand Singh, Nerijus Valskis, Isaac VanmalsawmaHyderabad FC vs Jamshedpur FC PredictionWith the way both teams have played so far, calling a victor is not easy. Hyderabad FC is missing two important players while Jamshedpur FC is missing their ace goalkeeper. Although most possibilities point towards a draw, one could see Jamshedpur FC coming out as a 2-1 winner.Also Read: ISL 2019-20: Kerala Blasters FC vs NorthEast United MATCH PREDICTION, PREVIEW AND WHERE TO WATCH
Football events continue during the weekdays in Indian Super League (ISL) as ATK Mohun Bagan faces Odisha FC at Goa Fatorda Stadium. The games are being held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.ATK Mohun Bagan previewATK Mohun Pagan is in high spirits after scoring two successive victories with his final victory over fierce rivals SC East Bengal. ATKMB striker Roy Krishna was in great shape after scoring twice in two matches.Mohun Pagan, the ATK defense, kept a straight clean sheet with seasoned activists Sandesh Jingan, Terry and Pritam Kotal serving as a three-man baseline. Midfielders Javi Hernandez and Carl McHugh were ordered to play from midfield.Coach Antonio Habas has several options in the midfield with players like Edo Garcia, Jaish Rani, Subhashish Boss and Prabber Das to increase the creativity behind the attack.Odisha FC PreviewOdisha FC hasn't scored any wins in the competition yet. After starting to lose to Hyderabad FC in their first game in ISL 2020-21, they drew 2-2 against Jamshedpur FC. His confidence will be boosted after returning with two goals against the Red Miners.Striker Diego Mauricio scored twice in the last fifteen minutes of the match when they scored their first point in the ISL season. The duo of Marcelinho and Nandha Kumar Sekar's midfielders were Odisha FC's creative paths in both matches.Coach Stuart Baxter hopes his main striker Manuel Ono can make big strides before facing ATK Mohun Pagan. The defense will also aim to rise after conceding three goals in two matches.ATK Mohun Pagan signs against OdishaThis is ISL's first season for ATK Mohun Bagan and they will face Odisha FC in Fatorda for the first time.ATK Mohun Bagan has a winning streak with two wins, but Odisha FC will be cheered by his performance against Jamshedpur FC. This creates an interesting clash for Indian football fans.Predictor: ATK Mohun Bagan 2--1 Odisha FC
The seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) enters its third week with two former champions on paper. Two-time ISL champion club, Chennai, is set to face the 2019 champions Bengaluru FC at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.Preview Chennai FCChennai coach Chapa Laszlo will face a challenge when his team faces well-known enemies of Bengaluru FC. Marina Machans kicked off her campaign in the 2020-21 ISL championships with a 2--1 victory over Jamshedpur FC. Midfielder Anerod Thapa and New Deal player Ismael Goncalves advanced in that match.However, after a racy offensive performance, Chennai FC was relatively weak in their second showdown against Kerala Blasters FC. To compound his troubles, striker Jacob Sylvester missed a penalty kick and missed his first goal in the AFC Champions League.The attack was in good shape against Jamshedpur FC but lacked the much-needed bit of pitch against Kerala Blasters. Chennai will have to face a well-disciplined, well-trained Bengaluru FC team.Bengaluru FC Team PreviewBengaluru FC only managed to draw with Hyderabad in the 50th game of coach Carles Quadrat in charge of the team. The blues weren't at their best considering the high standards that were set.Sunil Chhetri and his cohorts lacked the offensive momentum for which they have always been famous for in ISL. Bengaluru FC scored two goals and none of the prime forwards was able to score.Quadrat will be happy with his defensive setup because Trio Fran Gonzalez, Juanan and Harmangot are news that have established their baseline well. Bengaluru used Ashique Kuruniyan's pace well along the flanks to provide defensive support and aid in offensive play.Predict the Chennai FC Bengaluru matchThe matches between the two teams have always been exciting with a tendency to score many goals. The match record is locked in three wins for every match ending in a draw.Indian soccer fans can look forward to a thrilling showdown as the two southern giants face each other. Given what it looks like in the ISL so far, we'd expect the two sides to finish in terms of level.Prediction: Chennaiyin FC 1 - 1 Bengaluru FCAlso Read: ISL 2019-20: ATK MOHUN BAGAN VS ODISHA FC MATCH PREDICTION, PREVIEW AND WHERE TO WATCH
Defeated in a three-match ODI series, the Indian team will now face Australia in a three-match T20 series that begins Friday, December 4. The visitors lost the first two ODI's during the chase and only won the third ODI after they chose to hit first. The teams that first hit posted a total of over 300 on all three occasions and the stalking squads did not exceed that total.Now Virat Kohli & Company. They will seek revenge when confronting the hosts in a shorter format.IND vs AUS 1st T20 Dream11 Team Prediction LIVE Match DetailsMatch: India vs Australia (IND vs AUS)Date: 4th Dec 2020Time: 1:40 PM IST Venue: Manuka Oval, CanberraDream11 IND vs AUS 1st T20 Probable XIDream11 India Probable XI – Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (WK), Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, and T NatarajanDream11 Australia XI – D’Arcy Short/Matt Wade, Aaron Finch (C), Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, and Sean AbbottIND vs AUS 1st T20 LIVE:SonyLIV to enjoy the Live Streaming of the IND vs AUS 1st T20IND vs AUS 1st T20 Dream11 Fantasy League PLAYING 11KL Rahul(C), Aaron Finch, Manish Pandey, Steve Smith(VC), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Hardik Pandya, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Jasprit Bumrah, and T NatarajanIND vs AUS T20 squadsIndia T20Is Full Squad: Virat Kohli (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vice-capt, wk), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, T NatarajanAustralia T20 Squad: Aaron Finch (Captain), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), David Warner, Adam Zampa.Also Read: India-Australia Tour 2020 | Full Squad | Schedule | Timings
Two undefeated teams, Bengaluru FC and North East United, will face a thrilling Indian Premier League (ISL) match at Fattorda Stadium on Tuesday.The former champions, Bengaluru FC, entered the season as one of the strongest teams after falling in the semi-finals last season. They have held most of their major players for this ISL season. Some additions were made to the foreign team when Norwegian Christian Upseth and First League winner Fran Gonzalez of Adelaide United and Mohun Bagan joined respectively.However, the team appears far from perfect. After making a two-goal lead in the first game, Bengaluru scored only once in the next two matches, thanks to a penalty kick. It will be interesting to see how they managed to beat the Northeast United defense, which has been solid so far.NorthEast United renewed their squad while keeping a few key players. With Gerrard Nuss at the helm, the team is making an impressive game with 8 points from 4 matches.They haven't lost a game this season yet. Players like Apuia, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox and Ninthoinganba Meetei were great for Highlanders. The team has fine-tuned a few matches now, and with some fixes in the offensive, NorthEast United could become a killer. In the last match against SC East Bengal, NorthEast United won by a 2--0 lead.Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC - Everything you need to knowThe two teams have met 8 times, and Bengaluru has the advantage with 5 wins. Northeast United won only once, while points were shared twice.In the 2018-19 season, NorthEast United FC qualified for the playoffs for the first time in their history. They faced the Bengaluru team in the semi-finals of two matches. Although Highlanders won the opening match, Men in Blue was finally laughing by winning the second and semi-final match on aggregate.Results of the last five matches between Bengaluru FC and Northeast UnitedNorthEast United FC 0-2 Bengaluru FC - December 18, 2019Bengaluru 0-0 Northeast United - October 21, 2019Bengaluru 3-0 Northeast United - 11 March 2019NorthEast United FC 2-1 Bengaluru FC - 7 March 2019Bengaluru 2--1 Northeast United - January 30, 2019 The top 3 scorers of last seasonSunil Chhetri (11) was the top scorer for the Bengaluru football team last season. Deshorn Brown (7) and Semboi Haokip (6) also made useful contributions.For NorthEast United, Asamoah Gyan was the top scorer with 4 goals. Redeeming Tlang and Martin Chaves followed with 3 each.Clean sheet from last seasonWith Gurpreet Singh Sandhu trailed, Bengaluru scored 11 clean matches last season.However, NorthEast United only had 3 clean sheets with Subhasish Roy as their goalkeeper.
Jamshedpur FC's emerging team meets again with SC East Bengal Indian Super League (ISL) today at Tilak Maidan in Vasco da Gama in Goa.Newcomers to ISL, SC East Bengal, continue to strive for victory in the competition after facing three straight losses. Their campaign in the ISL got off to a bad start when they were defeated by competitors ATK Mohun Bagan in the first Kolkata Derby in the league.Art director Robbie Fowler has publicly criticized his team members, especially the Indian band. The team will be very determined to do everything possible and provide a result to the coach. Anthony Pilkington and Mattie Steinman have been in good contact, but they will try to take advantage of their chances in the next match.ISL(Indian Super League) SC East Bengal - PreviewWith two of his key players injured (Danny Fox, Lucen Mitte, and Aaron Amade Holloway), the Reds and Golds will also have to test their team's depth in the match. Some of their veteran activists like CK Vineeth and Eugeneson Lyngdoh could appear in the match against Jamshedpur FC.ISL(Indian Super League) Jamshedpur FC - PreviewJamshedpur FC coach Owen Coyle will be delighted with his team after they claim their first ISL(Indian Super League) win this season. Nereus Valskis scored twice against ATK Mohun Pagan to take his team to three points. The Lithuanian striker is the current top scorer with five goals in four matches.Jamshedpur FC midfield played a great support team for their lethal striker. Aitor Monroy, Jackichand Singh, Isaac Vanmalsawma, and Alex Lima created opportunities in the park for Valskis.Nigerian international Stephen Eyes led the Red Miners' defense alongside Peter Hartley. Backs Laldinliana Renthlei and Ricky Lallawmawma were also great for the team.Predictions between SC East Bengal and Jamshedpur FCThe two teams will face each other for the first time in ISL(Indian Super League) as this is SC East Bengal's first season in the competition.SC East Bengal, looking for their first win, desperate for a good result. On the other hand, Jamshedpur FC is looking to reach its best and deliver consistent performance early in this year's competition.Prediction SC East Bengal 1-2 Jamshedpur FCAlso Read: ISL 2019-20: BENGALURU FC AND NORTHEAST UNITED FC MATCH PREDICTION, PREVIEW AND WHERE TO WATCH
The 2019/20 ISL (Indian Super League) season has been unforgettable for Hyderabad FC. The club came to ISL (Indian Super League) as the new avatar for Pune City FC, which has multiplied due to various financial problems and unpaid salaries for some players. However, despite the spirited way in which they got into the league, Hyderabad FC didn't live up to the hype.The club was unable to maintain a clean sheet throughout the entire season and has only scored two wins in its 18 matches. HFC also failed to score wins in December and January, ensuring it is cemented further down the table at the end of the season. The club finished 10th at the table with just 10 points from 18 matches dedicated to this season.On the other hand, Bengaluru has also had a forgotten season with their high standards. After winning a title every year of their existence, they finished the 2019/20 season without any titles. It is clear that the Blues had serious problems facing goal.With Miku gone and with club captain Sunil Chhetri without getting younger, Carles Quadrat had major loopholes to fill in XI in the match. Deshorn Brown, Kevaughn Frater, and Manuel Onwu ran a placement test, and none of them solved the problem.One would expect both Bengaluru Football Club and Hyderabad to grapple with the issues in the 2020-21 ISL (Indian Super League) season. While Carles Quadrat has hired players like Clayton Silva and Christian Upseth, Hyderabad has gone ahead with much-needed roster reform. The club's first signature was Spaniard Manolo Marquez. With 32 years of coaching experience under his belt, Marquez's coaching credentials are well known in some football circles.ISL Live Bengaluru vs Hyderabad Although there isn't much meaningful history in the Bengaluru FC matches against Hyderabad, the next match in Fattorda promises to be fun.Bengaluru FC will play the game after losing points to FC Goa in their first game of the season. With two goals ahead, the Blues' defensive unit faltered in the second half when FC Goa striker Igor Angulo equalized, ending the match 2-2. Carles Quadrat's men would undoubtedly suffer after the result, but they were confident of entering the match against Hyderabad FC.As far as Hyderabad FC is concerned, they scored an impressive 1-0 win over Odisha FC. The result was not only a rare victory but also his first clean sheets. However, as the win gives them much-needed confidence in the match against the Bengaluru side, Manolo Marquez will be aware of the threat the Blues could pose.Needless to say, a good match is expected in Fattorda between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Kick-off is at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time.ISL Live Head-to-headBengaluru FC - 1 winHyderabad FC - No win1 DrawISL Results in past meetingsHyderabad FC 1-1 Bengaluru FC - 29th November 2019Bengaluru FC 1-0 Hyderabad FC - 30th January 2020Top 3 goalscorers from ISL last seasonBengaluru FC - Sunil Chhetri (11), Deshorn Brown (7), Thongkhosiem Haokip (6)Hyderabad FC - Marcelinho (7), Bobo (5), Liston Colaco & Marko Stankovi (2)Number of clean sheets from last ISL seasonBengaluru FC - Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (11)Hyderabad FC - No clean sheets last seasonAlso Read: Dart rules: Everything about you need to know about Dart
Sports Calendar 2021Here is a list of the most important sporting events for 2021. It is not possible to list all sporting events here, although we have tried to include all the major sporting events of the major sports, especially international competitions, known to date.Key events for this calendar year include the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games, European Football Championship 2020, Rugby World Cup, Women's Rugby World Cup, World Urban Games, Invictus Games and World Fighting Games, in addition to the regular annual events.Check out the current calendar of major sporting events in the world.Date(s)SportEventLocationJan 14–31HandballWorld Championships (men)EgyptJan 21-31 (Postponed)Multi-sportsWinter UniversiadeLucerne, SwitzerlandJan 28-30Extreme SportsWinter X Games 25Aspen, Colorado, USAFeb 1-11Football (Soccer)FIFA Club World CupQatarFeb 6-12Multi-sportsSpecial Olympics World Winter GamesJämtland County, SwedenFeb 6 - Mar 20RugbySix NationsUK, Ireland, France & ItalyFeb 7Gridiron/FootballSuper BowlRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FloridaFeb 8-21TennisAustralia OpenMelbourne, AustraliaFeb 9-21SkiingWorld Alpine Ski ChampionshipsCortina d'Ampezzo, ItalyFeb 23-Mar 7Skiing (Nordic)Nordic World Ski ChampionshipsOberstdorf, GermanyMar 9-23BaseballWorld Baseball ClassicJapan, Taiwan, USAMar 19-21AthleticsWorld Athletics Indoor ChampionshipNanjing, ChinaMar 23-28Multi-sportsWinter Military World GamesBerchtesgaden and Ruhpolding, GermanyApril 2-10 (postponed from 2020)Multi-sportsAsian Beach GamesSanya, ChinaApr 8-11GolfMastersAugusta, Georgia, USAApr 10Horse RacingGrand NationalAintree Racecourse in LiverpoolApr?Table TennisWorld ChampionshipHouston, United StatesApr 17 - May 3SnookerWorld Snooker ChampionshipCrucible Theatre in Sheffield, EnglandMay 1Horse RacingKentucky DerbyLouisville, Kentucky, USMay 3-9Multi-sportsWorld Combat GamesNur-Sultan, KazakhstanMay 14-22Multi-sportsArafura GamesDarwin, AustraliaMay 14-30Multi-sportsWorld Masters Games (Summer)Kansai, JapanMay 17-23GolfUS PGAKiawah Island Golf Resort, Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, SCMay 21 - June 6Ice HockeyIIHF World Championshipco-hosted by Minsk, Belarus and Riga, LatviaMay 30Auto RacingIndianapolis 500Indianapolis, USAMay 15Football (Soccer)FA Cup finalWembley Stadium, LondonMay 23 - Jun 6 (TBC)TennisFrench OpenParis, FranceMay 29Football (Soccer)UEFA Champions League Final?May 29 - Jun 5 (postponed from 2020)Multi-sportsInvictus GamesThe Hague, The Netherlands Jun 11 - Jul 11 (postponed from 2020)Football (Soccer)Euro 2020the tournament played across Europe, the final in London UK.Jun 11 - Jul 11 (postponed from 2020)Football (Soccer)47th Copa AméricaArgentina, ColombiaJun 12-13Auto Racing89th 24 Hours of Le MansCircuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, FranceJunIce HockeyStanley Cup finalsJunBasketballNBA FinalsUSA/CanadaJun 17-20GolfUS OpenTorrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla, CaliforniaJune?Football (Soccer)FIFA Club World CupChinaJune-JulyFootball (Soccer)African Cup of NationsCameroonJun 26 - Jul 18CyclingTour de FranceFranceJun 28 - July 11TennisWimbledonLondon, EnglandJul 15–18GolfBritish OpenRoyal St George's Golf Club Sandwich Kent EnglandJul?Extreme SportsSummer X GamesMinneapolis, Minnesota?Jul 23 - Aug 8Multi-sportsSummer OlympicsTokyo, JapanJul 30-Aug 8Multi-sportsWorld Police and Fire GamesRotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsAug 8-19Multi-sportsSummer UniversiadeChengdu, ChinaAug?BoxingAIBA World Championships (men)New Delhi, IndiaAug 24 - Sep 5Multi-sportsParalympic GamesTokyo, JapanAug 30 - Sep 12 (TBC)TennisUS OpenNew York, USAAug 31-Sep 6GolfSolheim CupToledo, Ohio, USASep?RowingWorld Rowing Championships?Sep?Multi-sportsWorld Urban GamesBudapest, HungarySep?CyclingUCI Road World ChampionshipsBruges and Leuven, BelgiumSept 10-19Multi-sportsIslamic Solidarity GamesKonya, TurkeySep 18 – Oct 16RugbyWomen's World CupNew ZealandSept?AFLGrand FinalMelbourne, AustraliaSept?Rugby LeagueNRL Grand FinalSydney Cricket Ground, AustraliaOct?BaseballWorld Series?Oct 13-17CyclingWorld Track ChampionshipsAchgabat, TurkmenistanOct 18 - Nov 15CricketICC World T20 (men)IndiaOct 23 - Nov 27Rugby LeagueWorld CupEnglandNov 2Horse RacingMelbourne CupVictoria, Australia?Multi-sportsLusophony GamesLuanda, AngolaNov 21-Dec 2Multi-sportsSouth-East Asian GamesHanoi, VietnamDec 2-19HandballWorld Championships (women)Spain
India and Australia(IND VS AUS) will now face the Border-Gavaskar Cup in a four-round series beginning on December 17th. The first test will be a day and night game in Adelaide. It will be a great opportunity for India, led by Captain Virat Kohli, who will return to India after this test as they can dominate Australia and New Zealand in the ICC rankings to become # 1.In the meantime, Australia will be a club of concern given its performance in the training game. The Men of Down Under team, who will miss their hitting star David Warner in the first test, fought the percussion attack on Muhammad al-Shami and Jaspreet Bumrah. However, they will gain confidence from the fact that Steve Smith and Aaron Finch, among other big names, were out of the game.The second test will take place on December 26-30 in Melbourne. The third and fourth tests will be conducted in Sydney and Gaba.Match: India vs Australia (IND vs AUS)Ind vs Aus Date: 17 to 21 Dec 2020Ind vs Aus Time: 9:30 PM IST Ind vs Aus Venue: Manuka Oval, CanberraIND vs AUS 1st Test Probable XIIndia Probable XI – Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-capt), Rishabh Pant (wk), R. Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed SirajAustralia XI – Tim Paine (c), Marnus Labuschagne Steve Smith, Joe Burns, David Warner, James Pattinson, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell SwepsonIND vs AUS 1st Test LIVE:Cricket fans in the Indian Sub-Continent will have to subscribe to SonyLIV to enjoy the uninterrupted Live Streaming of the IND vs AUS 1st TestFor Live Score Click.IND vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Fantasy League PLAYING 11Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Steve Smith, David Warner, KL Rahul, Tim Paine, R. Ashwin, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jasprit BumrahIND vs AUS Test squadsIndia Tests Full Squad: Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-capt), Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Mohammed SirajAustralia Test squad: Tim Paine (c), Sean Abbott, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David WarnerAlso Read: India-Australia Tour 2020 | First T20 | Prediction | Much more
ATK Mohun Bagan will be looking to return to the winning path when they face FC Goa in a highly anticipated Indian Super League (ISL) showdown. This will be the first formal meeting between the two heavyweights in ISL.The Mariners started his Indian Super League(ISL) campaign spectacularly, with three wins in three matches. However, with no major players like Javier Hernández and Michael Soosairaj in the midfield, Kolkata lost and tied to Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC respectively.FC Goa opened the season with a 2-2 draw with Bengaluru FC. Gores lost 1-0 to Mumbai City before a 2-2 draw with Northeast United. Juan Ferrando's side finally started winning the matches with two goals 1--1 and 1-0 over Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha, respectively.A victory for the Mariners would take them to the top of the standings, while a victory for FC Goa would allow them to leap to second in the standings from fifth.ISL Live ATK Mohun bagan vs FC Goa head-to-headATK Mohun Bagan is a new entity established in June 2020 after the merger of Mohun Bagan FC and ATK. The team will face FC Goa for the first time in its short history. However, former Indian Super League(ISL) ATK has played FC Goa 14 times. Rojiblancos won 4 matches while Gaurs won 3 matches.ATK Mohun Bagan form guide: W-W-W-L-DFC Goa form guide: D-L-D-W-WISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa team newsATK Mohun Bagan went in a 4-4-2 formation against Hyderabad FC in their last match. The Mariners struggled in midfield and was dominated by the fast-paced playmakers at Hyderabad FC. Brunei Haldar is expected to replace Glan Martins.Subhasish Bose can also replace Sumit Rathi to add more steel to defense. Javi Hernandez and Michael Soosairaj unavailable.FC Goa is expected to play the same 4-3-3 line-up as Odisha FC. All players are available to choose from.ISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa predicted XIsATK Mohun BaganPredicted XI (3-5-2): Arindam Bhattacharya (GK), Pronay Haldar, Manvir Singh, Roy Krishna, Subhasish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan (C), Pritam Kotal, Prabir Das, Carl McHugh, Edu Garcia, Bradden Inman.FC GoaPredicted XI (4-3-3): Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Brandon Fernandes, Alexander Jesuraj, Lenny Rodrigues (C), Igor Angulo, Ivan Gonzalez, James Donachie, Seriton Fernandes, Saviour Gama, Alberto Noguera, Jorge Mendoza.ISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa predictionThe Mariners got off to a flying start in the league with three wins in their first three games. However, due to the unavailability of key players in the midfield, Antonio Lopez Habas' side is currently undergoing a slump in form.FC Goa has finally started winning games after a nervy start to their season. However, despite contrasting team forms, they are evenly matched on paper in terms of quality.Prediction: ATK Mohun Bagan 1-1 FC GoaAlso Read: ISL Live 2020-21, Bengaluru FC vs Hyderabad FC, ISL Live Prediction, ISL Live Head to Head
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) President Rajiv Shukla is likely to become Vice-Chair of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), while former Indian cricketer Brigesh Patil will continue to serve as chairman of Indian Premier League (IPL) for a second term.The members of the Board of Directors decided not to hold any elections, but by unanimous decisions to fill the vacant positions. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry will elect its vice president and two members of the Board of Directors of IPL at its annual general meeting in Ahmedabad on December 24th.It is learned that they have all accepted the election of Shukla to the position of the next vice president, and he will submit his candidacy on Thursday.Shukla had never held a position at BCCI before, but he was Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) until 2017. He was also the President of the IPL until 2018.It is understood that the Election Officer did not count Shukla's term as IPL Chair in determining the reflection period, as the Board Subcommittee was considered before adopting the Lodha Committee recommendations a year ago.Shukla was UPCA's nominee for membership of BCCI AGM and his candidacy has been approved by BCCI Election Officer on the final list submitted to members.Shukla was unavailable for comment.Meanwhile, in a notice, Board Secretary Jay Shah has informed all members to undergo RT-PCR tests, which detect Covid-19, before coming to the General Assembly. The Board will test them again in Ahmedabad before they are allowed to attend the Ordinary General Assembly meeting.Also Read: IPL 2020 Final Result: Mumbai Indians become the fifth time trophy winner
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba scored another goal to make a 2-1 comeback at Real Sociedad, depriving the Basque country of the top of the Spanish League on Wednesday.Alba canceled Luilian Jose's first goal with a kick in the 32nd minute. The left-back helped the home side advance one minute before half-time when he sent across to Frenkie de Jong to score.The result changed the standings of Sociedad, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, all tied at the top of the table and only the goal difference separated them. Atletico is now in first, Sociedad in second, and Madrid in third.Barcelona's victory increased their chances of joining the title race. Lionel Messi's team moved up to fifth, six points behind the leaders. Atletico has three outstanding matches, Barcelona two and Madrid one, as far as the association is concerned."I think this was the best game for us this season," Alba said. "It's difficult to play without fans (due to COVID-19 restrictions), but playing against a great team was more than enough motivation. Our position tonight was great. We saw Barcelona fight for every ball as if it was the last."While contributing as Barcelona's main playmaker, Messi was unable to seriously threaten to score and twice failed to find teammates promising counter-attacks.His fellow strikers Antoine Griezmann and Martin Braithwaite also lost the final touch.However, the team maintained intense pressure on defense on the field and moved the ball quickly in attack to continue creating opportunities.“Our team's behavior was very good, especially when we didn't have the ball.” Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said, “The team has taken a giant step forward in pressing to regain control.” This is the game we want to play. This is the team I want to see. Every player took his turn. "Koeman may also have found a new combination of central defense with Gerard Pique injured. Coman gave rest to the heart of Clement Lenglet's defense and chose to form an inexperienced midfield with Ronald Araujo and Oscar Mingus. They both performed well against one of the fastest and most talented attacks in the league.His only mistake came late in the match when Mengoiza failed to intercept a long ball from substitute striker Alexandre Isaacs, but Pedro "Pedri" Gonzalez ran to block his shot before hitting the post. Pedri was substituted after the heavy blow but left the field.The community was without David Silva and the main target, Mikel Uyarzabal, both of whom had minor injuries.However, with Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino leading his attack, Sociedad still has enough talent to deploy a catchy attack that makes him a potential contender for the title.Willian Jose finished a free-kick to open the scoring at 28. Robin Law Norman brought Portuguese Christian "Porto" to the area, squaring the ball for the Brazilian striker to touch the goal.Alba responded with a precise right-footed shot after Pedri redirected a pass from Griezmann near the edge of the area.Barcelona continued to press for the lead that Alba climbed when he sent a low cross that hit the defender slightly before hitting De Jong.La Sociedad recovered late and forced Barcelona to rely on Marc-Andre ter Stegen to protect his favor. The German crouched to enter back-to-back and repel Willian Jose and Issac five minutes before the end."It has been a long time since we saw Barcelona playing with this level of aggressiveness, and this speaks of the respect they have for us," said Emanuel El Guile, the association's coach. "We weren't as clinical as we should be. We have to shift our chances."COPA DEL REYValencia needed extra time to beat Terrassa 4-2 in the first round of the Copa del Rey with first-division teams.Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Levante, Alaves and Elche scored comfortable victories.Also Read: BRAZIL BEATS URUGUAY 2-0 TO STAY TOP OF QUALIFYING GROUP
Odisha FC is looking forward to their first win in the current Indian Super League (ISL) when they host the Bengaluru soccer team on Thursday at the Goa Medical College Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.Odisha FC started their campaign in the 2020-21 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) with a 0-1 loss to Hyderabad FC. They secured a 2--2 draw with Jamshedpur FC after losing 0-2, thanks to a late attack from Diego Mauricio. Stuart Baxter's team failed to capitalize on that momentum and has now undergone three straight losses against ATK Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City, and FC Goa.The Bengaluru football team tied in its first two games in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 2-2 and 0-0 with FC Goa and Hyderabad FC, respectively. They had their first victory over Chennaiyin FC with a slim 1--0 scores, before playing an interesting 2-2 draw with NorthEast United FC. Carles Cudarat's men showed their quality when they faced Kerala Blasters in their final match in Indian Super League (ISL), winning 4-2.Bengaluru FC has a chance to jump into second place in the standings with a win, while Odisha FC is looking to reach ninth in the table with any number of points possible.ISL Live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC head-to-headOdisha FC has only faced Bengaluru FC on two occasions in the 2019-20 Indian Super League (ISL) season since their inception in 2019. The Juggernauts replaced Delhi Dynamos FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). The Blues came out on top in both the fixtures.Odisha FC 0-1 Bengaluru FC (4 December 2019)Bengaluru FC 3-0 Odisha FC (22 January 2020)Odisha FC form guide: L-D-L-L-LBengaluru FC form guide: D-D-W-D-WISL Live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC team newsOdisha FC gave a gritty performance against FC Goa in Indian Super League (ISL) and he can play with the same starting line-up. Marcelinho is expected to remain out of the squad as the Brazilian showed a lack of competence and discipline in the match.The Bengaluru FC team is also expected to remain unchanged. Rahul Bheke could replace Pratik Chaudhari, depending on his fitness woes.ISL live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC predicted XIsOdisha FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): Arshdeep Singh (GK), Hendry Antony, Steven Taylor (C), Cole Alexander, Vinit Rai, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Gaurav Bora, Shubham Sarangi, Jacob Tratt, Diego Mauricio, Manuel Onwu.Bengaluru FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Suresh Wangjam, Kristian Opseth, Sunil Chhetri (C), Ashique Kuruniyan, Pratik Chaudhari, Juanan, Erik Paartalu, Harmanjot Khabra, Dimas Delgado, Cleiton Silva.ISL Live Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC predictionOdisha FC has not won a match yet this season. They couldn't calm down after 5 games and the situation was relatively bleak for Stuart Baxter. Bengaluru Football Club appears to be back on track after a shaky start to the season. They beat Kerala Blasters FC 4-2 in their previous match and are expected to easily knock out against Odisha FC as well.ISL Live Prediction: Odisha FC 0-2 Bengaluru FCAlso Read: ISL Live 2020-21, ATK Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa, ISL Live Prediction, ISL Live Head to Head
In a five-day game in which both teams play twice, the rookies play an important role in laying the groundwork. For the first hit team, you want your players to get off to a great start so that the others can take advantage of that and put pressure on the opponent. One of the most important roles in converting a team's fortune to test cricket is the starting batsmen. No wonder why the teams with the best beginners at their disposal are so successful in the longer format.In Test Cricket, if a beginner falls early, it gets really hard on the mid-ranking to driveRecovery against the red ball. Beginners play against the opposing team's best shootersFace the toughest spells in Test Cricket. Test cricket has, over the years, witnessed many world-class beginners who become an inspiration for the younger generation.Gautam Gambhir and Virender SehwagGautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have been hailed as one of Test Cricket's Best Indian Opening Pairs. It was super fun to watch the two hit together, regardless of the format. The two share a great bond and played for Delhi Ranji Team. Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir participated in several surprising opening partnerships during the period 2004-2012, where they wrestled together at the starting position in 87 events and scored 4,412 points with an average of 52.52. They participated in 11 federations of a hundred races in Test Cricket.Marvan Atapattu and Sanath JayasuriyaMarvan Atapattu and Sanath Jayasuriya ended their careers with a lot of jobs under their belt. Both scored numerous rounds in all formats and shared excellent Test Cricket partnerships. Together, they scored 4,469 points in 118 rounds when they began for Sri Lanka in the test. They scored matches with an average of 40.26 healthy and participated in 9 100 entries in the longest-running form of the game.Alastair Cook and Andrew StraussFrom 2006 to 2012, England was blessed with strong starting partner Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook. Both were prolific run-scorers for England. Alastair Cook is, in fact, England's number one run-scorer on auditions. Cook and Strauss scored many kicks together as beginners and contributed significantly to England's Test victories.They are currently the third-best starting pair on Test Cricket, having scored 4,771 passes together with an average of 40.96. Additionally, they shared 14 race partnerships when they opened for England in the test.Matthew Hayden and Justin LangerDuring the period 2000 and 2007, Australia was considered invisible. They boasted strong leadership, including a world-class starting pair of Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer. Langer and Haynes had the ability to build a great partnership and tire opposing bowlers.Both leftists have enjoyed an excellent cricket career. They formed many associations that helped the team win matches. Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer are currently the second-best starter duo on Test Cricket. The duo fought together in 113 rounds, scoring 5,655 rounds with an average of 51.88.Gordon Greenidge and Desmond HaynesThe West Indies staring couple Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes are still the best starting duo in Test cricket. Greenidge and Haynes love to work together and have come together in numerous partnerships. Greenidge and Haynes played one of the biggest roles in making the West Indies a formidable test unit during the 1990s, starting together in 148 rounds, scoring 6,482 points with an average of 47.31. Sew up to 16 assemblies for hundreds of executions.Also Read: India vs Australia 1st Test | IND vs AUS Probable XI | Fantasy Playing Tips | More
After two draws, NorthEast United FC will look to return to the winning track when they host Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday at Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa.NorthEast United FC has been one of the most advanced teams of the current Indian Super League (ISL) season. It is one of the three teams that have yet to lose a match. They started their season climax, with an extraordinary 1-0 victory over Mumbai City FC(REPORT BY ISL POINTS TABLE).Since then, they have tied 4 out of 5 subsequent matches. They have shared the spoils with Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, Kerala Blasters, and Chennaiyin FC. Their second win of the season came at the expense of SC East Bengal, 2-0(REPORT BY ISL POINTS TABLE).Jamshedpur FC, on the other hand, looked like a real half-table team so far. They have lost points at regular intervals, but have scored victories over the strongest teams in the Indian Super League (ISL). They started their campaign with a 2-1 loss to Chennai, but have since been unbeaten. They are tied with Odisha FC, Hyderabad FC, Mumbai City FC, and SC East Bengal. Their only surprise victory over ATK Mohun Bagan FC came in their form, with a score of 2--1(REPORT BY ISL POINTS TABLE).The Highlanders have a chance to break the top of the table with a win, while Jamshedpur FC can enter the top four with a win as well.ISL Live 2020-21 NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC Head-to-HeadJamshedpur FC entered Indian Super League (ISL) and ISL Points table in the 2017-18 season with the Bengaluru FC team. The Red Miners have faced Northeast United six times in the past three seasons as per the ISL Points table.Both teams possess a knack for drawing games, and this is also evident in their latter form. The same is reflected in the statistics head-on between these two aspects. Five matches ended in a draw, while Jamshedpur scored the only victory in February 2018, 1-0(REPORT BY ISL POINTS TABLE).ISL point table 2020ISL point table 2020 NorthEast United FC Model Guide: D-D-W-D-DISL point table 2020 Jamshedpur FC Form Handbook: D-D-W-D-DISL Live 2020-21 NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC team newsNortheast United's Gerrard Nuss has all his players available to be picked against Jamshedpur FC. On the contrary, Owen Coyle will miss the services of his elite playmaker Aitor Monroy in midfield. The Spaniard has been suspended after being sent off in his final match against Mumbai City FC as per the ISL Points Table. Young Indian Amarjeet Singh Kim is expected to play a pivotal role in midfield.ISL Live 2020-21 NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC predicted XIsNorthEast United FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): Gurmeet (GK), Gurjinder Kumar, Lalengmawia (C), Ninthoinganba Meetei, Ashutosh Mehta, Dylan Fox, Benjamin Lambot, Khassa Camara, Idrissa Sylla, Suhair Vadakkepeedika, Luis Machado.Jamshedpur FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): TP Rehenesh (GK), Stephen Eze, Peter Hartley (C), Mohammad Mobashir, Jackichand Singh, Alexandre Lima, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, William Lalnunfela, Nerijus Valskis, Karan Amin, Ricky Lallawmawma.ISL Live 2020-21 NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC forecastBoth teams were very economical when it came to receiving goals as per the ISL Points Table 2020. Gerrard Noss and Owen Coyle like to secure their defenses on their backs and then chase their opponents with rebounds. The match is set to be an interesting tactical and both sides are expected to be cautious in their approach.According to ISL point table 2020 PredictionNorthEast United FC 1-1 Jamshedpur FCAlso Read: ISL Live 2020-21: SC East Bengal vs Jamshedpur FC prediction,ISL live score,ISL points table
ATK Mohun Bagan will face Bengaluru FC in the eighth week of Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 matches. The match will be held at the Vätorda Stadium in Margao, Goa.ISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan previewThe Mariners suffered a minor setback in their campaign in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 when they were defeated by Jamshedpur FC. Nevertheless, Antonio Habas' team managed to keep track and leave disappointment behind as per the ISL Points Table.In their next two matches, against Hyderabad FC and FC Goa, they collected four points, a draw, and a win. Roy Krishna was the Mariners' attacking champion, having scored five goals in six matches this Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 Season.The defense is back in the classic four-man background, with Sandesh Jinggan and Terry in the middle. Pritam Kotal and Subhashish Bose have both worked well with the teams with their ability to contribute to offense as well.Carl McHugh plays as a central defensive midfielder, connecting between defense and midfield. Roy Krishna will team up with David Williams, and Mandir Singh will be by his side in ATK's Mohun Pagan attack.ISL Live Bengaluru FC Team PreviewHead coach Carles Quadrat hopes his team can continue with a positive start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. The Blues are unbeaten for six games yet, with three wins and many draws as per the ISL Points Table.After starting with three draws in the first four matches, the Blues were able to get it right. They have convincingly won their last two games against Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC this Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 Season as per ISL Points Table.Forward strikers Sunil Chetri and Clayton Silva are doing well and will strive to keep up the same trend.ISL Live ATK Mohun Pagan signs against BengaluruThe two sides have met on previous occasions at Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. Bengaluru FC enjoys a 5-2 lead over the former ATK by drawing in their head-to-head matches as per the ISL Points Table.As a newly merged entity, ATK Mohun Bagan will face Bengaluru FC for the first time at Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. Since the current shape of the two sides is good, it will be difficult to separate the two teams in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21.ISL Live Prediction: ATK Mohun Bagan 1 - 1 Bengaluru FCAlso Read: ISL LIVE 2020-21: NORTHEAST UNITED FC VS JAMSHEDPUR FC, ISL LIVE SCORE, ISL POINTS TABLE 2020, PREDICTION
F1 has banned refueling of tanks since 2010. Then, to reduce the cost as well as increase safety, the FIA decided to ban it. Therefore, F1 On racing cars will follow the latest regulations that will improve racing with a full fuel tank.According to Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean, a restoration of the refueling system can be very beneficial for an F1. You will have the opportunity to solve and troubleshoot GPDA.He said, "Yes, we want it." "Not because we think it's great for racing, but because we need to reduce the weight of the car to help Pirelli." It is a temporary solution to make the car 70kg lighter or 60kg lighter. It is one of the reasons why we can feel excessive car fever like crazy. "Additionally, he highlighted the benefits of reintroducing the base. He said, "Yes. The tire will help, which is a big weakness."Also, there are many other theories for different drivers. Most of them saw the era of refueling and subsidizing automobile refueling.According to runners' opinions, running with a light car is safer and more convenient. Thus, it makes racing more comfortable, while also reducing the risk factor, in one aspect of the tire dramas.What stopped the F1 refueling decision?Many suggested a meeting on the F1 strategy group. Also, in 2017, in order to ensure the display is optimized and rendered. After that, not all of the ideas reached the desired destination.In the debate over ethnic refueling, the positives and negatives have arisen. The argument in favor of refueling did not outnumber those who opposed it.It would be impossible to dispute the fact that the cost and the safety of faults. However, it would be very difficult to say that refueling is not going to make the cars faster either. The lighter car is faster to start the race. Cabins with 50kg of fuel will be faster than those with starting at 100kg.Based on the current maximum allowed. It wouldn't make much of a difference if the lighter load allowed the driver to push their tires a little harder to set half a second per lap.From a driver's point of view, they would like a faster speed, but they are not the ones who watch the races, so there is not much difference between those who watch. It would be incredibly unfair to attribute the recent spike in movements solely to the refueling ban. The arrival of three new teams in 2010 took a toll on the numbers, while the Pirelli designed to smash tires and DRS (Traction Reduction System) arrived in 2011 and turned the whole sport around.But it would also be wrong to say that refueling did not have a negative effect on overtaking. Statistics can paint a misleading picture, but it is rare that such a large amount of data does not provide a true overall trend, and the view that refueling hurts bypassing is supported by a number of highly experienced VIPs. Inside F1.Formula One needs to attract new fans and from now on the focus is on making a bigger impact in closed-circuit racing with more competition across the field and pockets of action. This idea of banning refueling was also to create opportunities for teams in difficulty. Also, to avoid danger to the pit crew members and the passengers in the cockpit as well.Also Read: Top Opening Partnerships in Test Cricket
Odisha will face Northeast United in ISL 2020-21 match 37 at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, on Tuesday Stuart Baxter's team are at the bottom of the score table with just one point out of 6 games. Meanwhile, Highlanders are fourth with 10 points from 7 matches.Odisha FC started their campaign with a 1-0 loss to Hyderabad FC and then fell to Jamshedpur FC 2-2. However, they lost their next four matches in a row to ATK Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC, FC Goa, and Bengaluru FC. The Kalinga Warriors scored only three goals in the tournament and conceded nine times.Meanwhile, Northeast United began their campaign with a 1-0 win over current Mumbai City FC. They then shared the spoils with Kerala Blasters and FC Goa before beating SC East Bengal. They later faced Bengaluru FC and Chennai FC, before suffering their first loss to Jamshedpur.ISL Live Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC head to headAfter changing the name Delhi Dynamos to Odisha FC, the two teams have met only twice. The two sides scored one victory each.In the last meeting between the two clubs, Manuel Ono and Martin Perez Geddes scored for Odisha after Northeast United took the lead. The match ended with Odisha winning 2-1.Odisha FC wins: 1Northeast United win: 1Draw: 0ISL Live Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC team newsOdisha goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh suffered a concussion in front of Mumbai City FC and is still on the mend. His head coach, Stuart Baxter, hinted at the pre-match press conference that Marcellinho had not fully recovered.Diwando Diani is another foreign player that Bhubaneswar could lose due to injury. On the other hand, NorthEast United has a completely compact unit.ISL Live Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC Predicted XIsOdisha FC: Arshdeep Singh (GK), Shubham Sarangi, Jacob Tratt, Steven Taylor, Hendry Antonay, Vinit Rai, Cole Alexander, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Diego Mauricio, Nandhakumar Sekar, Manuel OnwuNorthEast United FC: Gurmeet Singh (GK), Provat Lakra, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox, Gurjinder Kumar, Lalengmawia, Khassa Camara, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Kwesi Appiah, VP Suhair, Idrissa SyllaISL Live Predict Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FCNorthEast United FC plays very defensive football, keeping their lines in check. In the meantime, Odisha FC is trying to play from behind but hasn't had much success yet. Given the shape of the two teams, one can expect a monotonous match ending in a goalless draw.Prediction: Odisha FC 0-0 NorthEast United FC
The Ninth round of Indian Super League(ISL) 2020-21 will witness the confrontation between Bengaluru Football Club and Jamshedpur. The match will take place at Fatorda Stadium in Margao, Goa, when the Indian Super League(ISL) event kicks off in the last week of 2020.ISL Live Bengaluru FC Team PreviewBengaluru FC has been one of the most consistent teams in the Indian Super League(ISL) and currently ranks third in the Indian Super League(ISL) 2020-21 ranking. Over the course of seven matches, they won three, drawn three and lost one game, thereby gaining twelve points as per the ISL Points Table.Harmanjot Khabra and Rahul Bheke were great wingers, contributing both to attack and defense. Dimas Delgado and Erik Bartallo commanded the midfield, controlling the flow and rhythm of the match.Sunil Chhetri and Clayton Silva were crucial in the Blues attack, with each scoring three goals in their seven matches. Skipper Chhetri will try to score more goals as the season progresses.ISL Live Jamshedpur FC - PreviewJamshedpur FC coach Owen Cowell will support his players to recover from their loss to FC Goa. The Red Miners' unbeaten streak of six games ended when they lost 2--1 to FC Goa at Tilak Maidan as per the ISL Points table.Stephen Eyes opened the scoring for Jamshedpur FC, but two goals from Goa striker Igor Angulo caused them to lose the lead. Nereus Valskis was the team's top scorer this season, but he was calm in the last two games.Jakishand Singh, Aitor Monroy and Alex Lima were the creative midfielders for the Red Miners. Young Indians have been impressed by Anikit Jadhav and Isaac Vanmalsawma with their performances so far.ISL Live Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur PredictionsBengaluru Football Club and Jamshedpur FC have met six times in the last three seasons at Indian Super League(ISL).The two teams are tied for two wins each on their head-to-head record. Two of the six matches ended in a draw, the last one being Blues fashion as per the ISL Points Table.Given the current form of the two teams, an exciting match awaits at Fatorda. The Blues have the upper hand with a tougher defensive setup and a host of attack options.ISL Live Prediction: Bengaluru FC 2 - 1 Jamshedpur FCAlso Read: THE REASON BEHIND BANNING REFUELING IN F1
The ATP confirmed on Thursday the updated schedule for the start of the new tennis season, which includes the postponement of the Australian Open, which will now start 3 weeks later than planned. The ATP has published the first seven weeks' matches during which the annual ATP 250 event in Maharashtra will not be held as scheduled.The Australian Open was due to start on January 18, but a 3-week delay will allow players to arrive in Melbourne and self-quarantine and prepare for the ATP 250 and ATP Cup events in the lead up to the start scheduled for January 8. February.The ATP season 2021 will begin with the Delray Beach Open, ATP 250 event and another hard court event licensed for one year in Antalya, Turkey from January 5-13. The event will then move to Doha, where the Australian Open qualifiers will be held. It was held from January 10 to 13 before players headed to Melbourne for quarantine.“The Australian Open Men's Qualifiers will be held from January 10-13 in Doha, and specific dates from January 15 to 31 will allow travel and a 14-day quarantine period for all players and support personnel to travel to Melbourne as per the requirements of Australian immigration and public health authorities.The ATP said: “The controlled quarantine period will allow players to prepare before the 12-team ATP Cup in Melbourne, which is being played alongside the international moved Adelaide, as well as the additional ATP 250 tournament, which is all being held. In Melbourne." Also Read: World TeamTennis to Allow up to 500 Fans at MatchesNovak Djokovic will start her title retention in Melbourne, while Sofia Kenin will also strive to defend her title. It's a big boost for Roger Federer, as the great Swiss expected a delay, considering he was racing against time to recover from knee problems.Australian Open authorities expect 25 to 30 percent of the usual crowds to attend the first major tournament of the season in Melbourne, but with the Covid-19 situation in the country under control, chances are it will be. Allow more viewers.Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that as many as 3 ATP 250 events did not occur in 2021 due to the pandemic. They include the ASB Classic (Auckland) and the New York Open, while the Tata Maharashtra Open (Pune) cannot be shown in its scheduled week in February.Updated ATP 2021 calendar - first 7 weeksDatesLocationTournament5-13 Jan.Delray BeachDelray Beach Open5-13 Jan.AntalyaAntalya Open10-13 Jan.DohaAustralian Open Qualifying31 Jan.- 6 FebMelbourneMelbourne 1 (Adelaide Relocation)31 Jan- 6 FebMelbourneMelbourne 21-5 Feb.MelbourneATP Cup8-21 Feb.MelbourneAustralian Open Also Read: Check out five significant types of swimming styles!
IPL Auction 2021: IPL Auction tentative Date, IPL Auction tentative Time, IPL Auction tentative mini auctions, IPL Auction tentative live streaming, IPL Auction tentative broadcast, IPL teams All you need to know about IPL Auction 2021: Fans are eagerly awaiting the IPL Auction 2021, but before that, all eyes are on the IPL Auction 2021. It was previously reported that there will be a full auction for Indian Premier League(IPL) 14, but it has now been confirmed that BCCI will hold a small auction only auctions, while Indian Premier League(IPL) 2022 will see auctions Huge, as two new teams will be added in the fifteenth season of Indian Premier League(IPL).About IPL Auction 2021:IPL Auction 2021 tentative DateThe IPL auction 2021 will likely take place in mid-February 2021.IPL Auction 2021 TimeThe IPL 2021 auction will be held in mid-February 2021 and is expected to start at 3.30 pm (IST).IPL Auction 2021 broadcastThe IPL 2021 auction will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.IPL Auction 2021 live streamingThe 2021 IPL Auction Live broadcast will be available on Disney + Hotstar. You can also see updates live on pitchhigh.com Hotstar has also reached an agreement with Reliance Jio to broadcast the 2021 IPL auction live. Jio customers can watch the 2021 IPL auction for free.About Mini AuctionsIt is final now that no mega-auction of IPL (IPL 2021) will take place. Instead, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold small auctions. The full giants' auctions will now take place in Indian Premier League(IPL) 2022 once the two new teams join next year."A full auction will not be possible this time due to time constraints and other issues. Instead, we will hold mini auctions where franchisees can bid on some new players. The auction dates and other things have not been set yet." An official at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.Also Read: IPL 2020 Auction: Players who could be released by franchises CSK, RR, RCB, MI, and othersIPL 2021 Mini-Auctions will be conductedAccording to information from various BCCI officials, the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2021 mini-auction will be held sometime in February.The T20 Indian National Championship, Syed Mushtaq Ali, will be held from January 10 to January 31. The tournament will be a window for Indian Premier League(IPL) perks to measure the performance of national competitors and recruit new talent into their teams.IPL 2021 mini-auction Retaining PlayersIt should be noted that the franchises were only under contract until Indian Premier League(IPL) 2020 with the current pool of players. Prior to the mini-auction, BCCI and donors will complete contractual procedures with those players that teams wish to retain for the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2021 season.IPL 2021 Mini-Auction: where it will lead for Indian Premier League(IPL) teamsSome Indian Premier League(IPL) franchises with a well-established team like Mumbai Indians will be happy to hold small auctions. But at the same time, teams like the Chennai Super Kings, which we're looking to rebuild their squad after the 2020 IPL disaster, will be disappointed with this development.Once BCCI and the Indian Premier League(IPL) Board of Directors formally approved the history of mini auctions, the franchisee will begin the process of retaining players or freeing them from their teams.Some of the players who may not be retained by the Indian Premier League(IPL) franchises include the likes of Glenn Maxwell (KXIP), Imran Tahir (CSK), Kuldeep Yadav (KKR), Sheldon Cottrell (KXIP), Kedar Jadhav (CSK), Dinesh Karthik (KKR), Jaydev Unadkat (RR), and few others.Indian Premier League(IPL) fans should be prepared for the action-packed months of January and February, as the franchises will be busy with player strategies.Also Read: IPL 2020 FINAL RESULT: MUMBAI INDIANS BECOME THE FIFTH TIME TROPHY WINNER
Events continue into the ninth week of the games in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21, with Chennayin FC set to face ATK Mohun Bagan. The match will be played at GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.ISL Live Preview Chennaiyin FCCoach Chapa Laszlo will be delighted with his team's performance in recent ISL matches. Marina Matches defeated FC Goa and tied Northeast United FC and SC East Bengal in their last three Indian Super League (ISL) matches as per the ISL Points Table.The return of midfield master Anerod Thapa boosted the team's creative play. Along with Brazilian midfielder Rafael Crivellaro, Thapa is a staple in Chennai FC.Laszlo winger Reagan Singh will return to compete on a key mission after the latter served his one-match ban. Singh had collected four yellow cards in the competition over the course of six matches.With two wins, two losses, and three draws in seven matches, Chennaiyin FC is ranked seventh in the Indian Super League (ISL) standings.ISL Live ATK Mohun Bagan previewATK Mohun Bagan was one of the most consistent teams in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21. The Mariners have won five of seven matches and lost only once in the competition so far as per the ISL Points Table.With strong defensive lineups from Sandesh Jhingan, Tiri, Pritam Kotal, and Subhashish Bose, ATKMB clinched five clean sheets. Irishman Karl McHugh had a strong presence in midfield, working between offense and defense.ATK Mohun Bagan also has one of the fiercest attacks in the league which is Roy Krishna, David Williams, and Manvir Singh. The three forwards were among the goals, and Krishna was on top as per the ISL Points Table.ISL Live Chennai FC vs Mohun Pagan vs ATKATK Mohun Bagan FC will face Chennaiyin FC for the first time in Indian Super League (ISL) as a newly incorporated entity.Previously, the former ATK had a 7-4 head-to-head advantage over Chennaiyin FC. Four of their matches ended with the two teams sharing points as per the ISL Points Table.Chennaiyin FC and ATK Mohun Bagan will be confident to enter the game after a string of positive results recently. However, with stronger defense and attack, ATK Mohun Bagan will have the upper hand in this match.ISL Live Prediction: Chennaiyin FC 1-2 ATK Mohun BaganAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: Bengaluru FC vs Jamshedpur FC ISL LIVE, ISL LIVE SCORE, ISL POINTS TABLE
Across the international community, the past few months have been challenging for individuals, families, institutions, and companies. Emotionally, socially and economically, these are unprecedented times, with an uncertain future.This is why it is important that, as an international federation, we now plan a strong and safe return for the entire global hockey community - players, coaches, officials, partners, and fans alike, when it's safe to do so. We know that only a few things are under our control, but with so many uncertainties, the best way to feel that we can move forward as a global hockey family is to look at where we are, think about where we came from, and strive To build on our plans to build a structure. Sustainable fit for all.If we are to research the positives of the current situation, working from home has given us the opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations and take a long and targeted look at our strategies and how you can adapt and innovate. Even hockey is a sport that has a sustainable future around the world.One of the many things we have worked on is our exciting schedule of events, adapting it to the changes imposed by the Coronavirus, and the rescheduling of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Future prospects for the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium in February next year is an event that fills the hearts of all hockey fans with joy. The fast-paced action and the opportunity to see some of the world's best indoor players in action is something that will brighten the sports calendar and put hockey in the spotlight.We communicate regularly with the National Federations and Confederations to discuss organizational issues around the FIH 2021 Junior Hockey World Cup along with hosts South Africa (women) and India (men), the host nation of the Women's Hockey World Cup 2022 Netherlands / Spain Hockey World Cup 2023 Men, India.Qualifying for the FIH 2022/23 Hockey World Cup was the focus of a major debate between FIFA officials and the confederations. Final details will be released in June once the format has been approved by the Executive Board.Future FIH Hockey Pro seasons have also been the subject of much discussion between FIH and 11 participating countries. As reported on the FIH website, the Executive Board approved the proposal, agreed upon between the participating National Federations and the FIH Team, to extend the current season until June 2021, ensuring that all competing countries can complete your calendar.In addition to planning future events, FIH also works with partners and stakeholders to develop and implement innovative strategies and new technologies to raise awareness of hockey and increase participation, but at the same time while considering the challenges of post-Covid19. In this sense, one of the interesting initiatives that sprung from the FIH Academy team was the launch of online courses. At a time when it is difficult for athletes, coaches, and referees to gain practical experience and practical learning opportunities, this is an exceptionally useful development tool. Most training sessions are booked on the spot, which proves their relevance to our hockey workforce. Also Read: Did You Know About Underwater HockeyThe courses proved to be an immediate success with 22 workshops and training courses held throughout April and attracted more than 200 participants from 35 countries.We've also launched a new membership plan: FIH World Hockey Membership. This is part of the Hockey Invites initiative and aims to attract more people to join our sport and take an active role. This paid membership system has several different classes: coaches, referees, and members, and each category has personal benefits, including discounts on FIH Hockey Academy courses.With the Olympics moving into 2021, the next 18 months promise to be very busy. We are in constant discussions with our stakeholders to ensure that plans are in place to ensure all events run as smoothly as possible. We are also working hard with both the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee to support them in the rescheduling.Of course, athletes and their well-being are central to everything we do, so the participation of the Athletes Committee in any decision-making process was of the utmost importance.Although live hockey was not possible, it was great to see athletes from around the world sharing their training advice on social media using the hashtag #StayHomeStayStrong After removing geoblock restrictions on our FIH.live OTT platform, we also produced All-new programs that are now available for the world hockey family to enjoy. At the same time, our broadcast partners have made sure that hockey stays on our screens by allowing some images to be played back.Play hockey games on TV and online in more than 200 countries. To both of our broadcast partners and our other business partners, we are very grateful for the support they have shown at this difficult time.“These are tough times for everyone, and our primary concern at FIFA is for everyone in the global hockey community to remain safe and healthy at this time,” says International Hockey Federation Executive Director Thierry Weil.“When we finally come out on the other side of this colossal challenge to humanity, the work of FIH staff, combined with the support of our partners and stakeholders, will ensure that we are all in the strongest position possible and ready to restart hockey. When it is safe to do so.”The 47th FIH Statutory Congress is taking place from 19 May to 23 May 2021 at the Lalit Hotel in Delhi, India. More information coming soon.Also Read: International Hockey Federation unveils new match-based world ranking system for 2020
PUBG Mobile is without a doubt one of the most popular mobile video games in the world, and it was also very popular in India until the Indian government banned mobile games in September. The Indian government banned the game under Article 69A of the IT Act, saying the PUBG Mobile India app was involved in activities detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of the country.It should be noted that India is not the only country to ban PUBG Mobile India as multiplayer mobile games have been banned in different countries for various reasons. However, PUBG Mobile India is now not banned in many countries, and now PUBG Corporation is making efforts to re-launch mobile games in India.PUBG Mobile was recently fired in China, Pakistan, Korea, and Nepal.In India, PUBG Corporation severed ties with Tencent Games to launch PUBG Mobile India. The company has also registered a subsidiary in India and announced that it will invest the US $ 100 million in India. However, PUBG Corporation is still waiting for center permission to launch PUBG Mobile India.Several RTI requests have been filed with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for information about the PUBG Mobile India launch status. The ministry responded to RTIs saying that the center would review the request before giving permission to relaunch it. According to the sources, if PUBG Mobile India is found in compliance with all rules and regulations of the Indian government, then the center can grant permission to restart the game in the country.Lakhs of PUBG fans in India are eagerly awaiting the launch of PUBG Mobile India and speculation abounds that PUBG Corporation is planning to release the new version in March 2021.Previously, PUBG Corporation announced that it would provide Indian players with a "safe and healthy in-game gaming environment". The company also said that the privacy and security of all Indian players' data will be a top priority for the company. The company will also conduct "regular audits and verifications of storage systems containing personal information of Indian users to enhance security and ensure their data is safely managed."Various reports claimed that PUBG Mobile India will be customized based on the needs of Indian players. The new game will come loaded with some major UI changes. The matches are expected to take place in a virtual simulation training ground. PUBG Mobile India characters will be worn from scratch and will have green effect effects instead of red.Also Read: THE LATEST VENOM MYTHIC ABILITY IN FORTNITE OVERPOWERED?
Hyderabad will face FC Goa in a thrilling showdown on Wednesday in the Indian Super League (ISL).Hyderabad manager Manolo Marquez faced a difficult task early in the season. Injuries to major foreign players such as Fran Sandaza, Louis Suster, and Joel Chianese put the system at a disadvantage. However, the team did very well, collecting nine points from seven matches.Young Indians grabbed everyone's attention, but the team still missed serving the foreigners. Two consecutive defeats put Hyderabad in eighth place. A victory over FC Goa will be decisive in their search for the top four.FC Goa is one of the strongest teams in this Indian Super League (ISL). As Marquez said before the match, Gaurs "is definitely one of the favorites to finish the season in the top four".FC Goa is currently sixth in the standings with 11 points from eight matches as per the ISL Fixtures. They come to this clash with a victory. The team has relied a lot on Igor Angolo this Indian Super League (ISL). They need other players to step up if they want to stay in the competition for first place in the Indian Super League (ISL).ISL Fixtures of Hyderabad FC vs FC Goa head to headHyderabad FC has a forgotten record against FC Goa at Indian Super League (ISL). Last Indian Super League (ISL) season, FC Goa completed the double on System. The last time these two teams met, Hyderabad FC lost 1-4 to FC Goa as per the ISL Fixtures.Hyderabad FC vs FC Goa ISL Fixtures team newsAfter facing Fran Sandaza against the Kerala Blasters, Manolo Marquez revealed that Luis Suster and Joel Chianese would also be returning to the team.With FC Goa with no notable exceptions from the end, the match promises to be exciting as per the ISL Fixtures.ISL Fixtures Hyderabad FC vs FC Goa Predicted XIsHyderabad FC (4-2-3-1): Subrata Pal, Asish Rai, Odei Onaindia, Chinglensana Singh, Akash Mishra, Joao Victor, Lluis Sastre, Liston Colaco, Joel Chianese, Halicharan Narzary, Aridane SantanaFC Goa (4-2-3-1): Mohammad Nawaz, Seriton Fernandes, James Donachie, Ivan Gonzalez, Saviour Gama, Lenny Rodrigues, Edu Bedia, Jorge Ortiz, Brandon Fernandes, Alexander Jesuraj, Igor AnguloPrediction of Hyderabad vs. FC GoaWith Hyderabad FC's attack boosting the return of the aliens, and FC Goa also playing, the match should be entertaining. We expect the scoreboard to be flat at the end of full time.Predictions: Hyderabad FC 2-2 FC GoaAlso Read: KL RAHUL: SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS AND THEIR MEANING
MELBOURNE, Dec. 31 (PTI) The Australian cricket company said Thursday that the Indian women's team has waited for the resumption of international cricket since the ongoing suspension of the coronavirus outbreak and their scheduled tour of Australia has been postponed for next season for Ind vs Aus.The Indian team, which last played the T20 World Cup Final in March, was scheduled to play three ODI(Ind vs Aus) matches on January 22 in Canberra, January 25 in Melbourne, and January 28 in Hobart.However, the governing body added that the tour(Ind vs Aus) will now be part of preparations for the 2022 World Cup, which have been postponed to March-April due to the pandemic, and will include three Ind vs Aus T20Is.Read What was said on Ind vs Aus Women:"We very much hope that an expanded schedule between the Australian and Indian teams will be presented for the next season, which will be a great result for fans in both countries," Nick Hockley, Acting Executive Director, said in a statement."We initially hoped to play against India this summer, but the impact of the global pandemic made it necessary to postpone it until next season. India lost to Australia by 85 shots in its last international match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground."It would be great to host the Indian women's team once again, which was center stage in the unforgettable T20 World Cup Final at the MCG International Cricket World Cup in March, and do so with a much more expanded schedule than was originally planned," Hockley said.The dates and locations of the postponed tour will be confirmed in due course.Also read: Big Bash 2020-21 Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Preview, probable XI, Much More
I'm not sure I can blame the Covid, but the Australia Open 2021 men's draw has been drastically cut this year.Australia Open 2021: Single champion to win $ 2,750,000 The men's singles champion's wallet is down 33% to $ 2,750,000 from $ 4,120,000 this year.The runner-up will come out next year with a cash prize check of $ 1,500,000, down 27% from 2,065,000 in 2020.Semi-finalists in Melbourne Park will receive a cash prize of $ 850,000, which is 18% less than the $ 1,040,000 guaranteed amount in this year's semifinals of Australia Open 2021.However, the prize money to reach the Australia Open 2021 quarter-finals remains the same this year at $ 525K.Australia Open 2021: Increase Payments to Reach Rounds 16, 32 and 64While the end of business payouts for this year's first Grand Slam tournament decreased, prize money to reach rounds 16, 32, and 64 increased by 7, 19%, and 17%, respectively.While those who qualify for the Round of 16 will receive $ 320,000 apiece, up from $ 300,000 this year, those who do not make it past the Round of 32 will receive $ 215,000 each, which is a marginal increase. $ 180,000 in 2020.Those who drop in the first round will also see an 11% salary increase, from $ 90K this year to $ 100,000.Australia Open 2021: Double Champions to take home $ 600,000The total of doubles business finale prizes also saw a decline, with tournament winners receiving $ 600,000, 21% less than $ 760,000 this year of Australia Open 2021.The second-place pair will get $ 340,000, down slightly from $ 380,000 in 2020.However, the prizes for the semi-finalists and quarter-finals are unchanged from this year, at $ 200,000 and $ 110,000, respectively.As with the men's singles draw, here too, the payouts of those who hit rounds 16, 32, and 64 saw a slight increase.Those who qualify for the fourth round will receive $ 65,000, up from 62,000 this year, while those who drop into the role of 32 will receive $ 45,000, a marginal increase from $ 38,000 this year.Australia Open 2021: The rating bag has been marginally raised from 2020Those who lose in the first round will also win higher bonuses of $ 30,000, up 20% on the $ 25,000 this year.The championship winner in the mixed doubles category will also receive a $ 150,000 cut from $ 190,000 this year. The runner-up will receive $ 85,000, down 15% from $ 100,000 this year of Australia Open 2021.However, the rating portfolio has increased marginally as of this year of Australia Open 2021.Also Read: Australian Open 2021 delayed, will be playing in Melbourne from February 8 to 21
Adelaide Strikers will face the Perth Scorchers in Match #21 of the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.Adelaide Strikers will be looking to extend their Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) winning streak in two matches as it enters the field on New Year's Eve. Alex Carey's men have been doing well at Big Bash 2020-21(BBL), and the bowling team has been particularly impressive.The forwards are third in the points table with 13 points from five matches.Peter Seidel is the land grab leader in Big Bash 2020-21(BBL), with ten plots. He's been nicely supported by West Agar (nine-wicket) and Daniel Worrall (seven-wicket). The attackers will be keen to beat Perth Scorchers, especially after winning 71 rounds over the same team a few days earlier.Rashid Khan was the star of the show in that game, scoring 29 racy spirits and taking two wickets to throw Birth Scorers for a gaunt 94.Meanwhile, Perth Scorers Ashton Turner is the only team to date to win the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) game and sits at the bottom of the points table with two points from four matches.Their hitting was a major concern as they had yet to surpass 160 points. Turner is the team's top scorer this season, with only 88 times in four matches. Despite the likes of Jason Roy and Colin Monroe, the Scorchers have struggled to make an imprint in the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL).Getting to Earth has been an issue for them at Big Bash 2020-21(BBL), and the team hopes to return once again and bypass Adelaide Strikers.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL): Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Match detailsDate: December 31, 2020 (Thursday)Time: 1:45 pm India time / 6:45 pm local timeLocation: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Weather Report Adelaide Strikers vs Perth ScorchersThere is little chance of rain during the Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) game, with clear skies forecast. The average temperature will be around 25 ° C.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorers match reportThe average score for the field is 149 runs, with something for both bowlers and hitters. However, only one Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) match was held on the field, and Adelaide Strikers won it after she scored the first time.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Predicted-XIAdelaide Strikers: Jake Weatherald, Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (C&WK), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Seidel, Wes AgarPerth Scores: Josh Inglis (The Week), Jason Roy, Liam Livingston, Colin Monroe, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (center), Aaron Hardy, J. Richardson, Andrew Tay, Jason Behrendorf, Fouad Ahmed.Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers prediction matchAdelaide Strikers beat the same opponent, Perth Scorchers, at this place a few days ago, which should also be useful in this Big Bash 2020-21(BBL).Big Bash 2020-21(BBL) Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers TV and Live Streaming detailsTelevision: Sony Sports NetworkLive Broadcasting: SonyLIV.Also Read: Three Major Changes in Big Bash League
FAU-G, the "Made in India" game by nCORE Games, will be released on January 26th, Republic Day. The creators announced a release date on January 3 with a theatrical trailer for the game that gives a glimpse into the Ladakh episode when Indian soldiers clashed with People's Liberation Army forces.About the FAU-G GameThe game's first trailer was released in Dushera last year and also includes a glimpse of what will be included in the Jalwan Valley episode. The preview above showed only combat and did not reveal any weapons. However, this time Indian soldiers can be seen using assault rifles. The new trailer also includes the title track "FAU-G" or Fauji. In addition to this, there are also some dialogues in Punjabi. It will be interesting to see how the game looks and the language that will be used to make it more attractive.In early December 2020, recordings of the game were also released. FAU-G has set a record with over 1 million pre-registrations in just 24 hours. First Person Shooter (FPS) was announced shortly after PUBG was banned. The widely popular game was pulled from the Play Store and FAU-G became popular months before its launch as the demand for local apps increased.The game's brand ambassador is veteran Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is also known for his performance in action films. Prior to the launch, Vishal Gondal, co-founder of nCore Games, explained in a previous interview with indianexpress.com that the game had been in development for a while and should not be compared to PUBG.Unlike PUBG, FAU-G will have episodes/missions instead of the Battle Royale modes that have become popular, especially in recent years. The game was supposed to launch in the third quarter of 2020, but it was delayed by a few months. Users can pre-register for the game on the Google Play Store to receive the game as soon as it launches on Republic Day.Also Read: The Latest Venom Mythic Ability in Fortnite Overpowered?
Handball governed by the International Handball Federation (IHF) is gaining popularity across continents and here it is with another tournament. Yes, it is the Men's Handball World Championship 2021. The tournament will be held in Egypt from January 13, 2021, to January 31, 2021. Before the event, here is the schedule of matches of the World Handball Championship for Men 2021, matches, groups, and ranked teams.World Men’s Handball Championship 20212021 Men’s Handball ChampionshipDetailsDate13th January 2021- 31st January 2021HostEgyptTeams32Venues5 venues across 5 citiesThe IHF 2021 World Handball Championship will be the 27th event organized by the International Handball Federation to be held in Egypt from January 13 to 31, 2021.It will be the first handball tournament that includes 32 teams instead of 24. This will be the third tournament organized in Africa, the second in Egypt and the first outside Europe since 2015. Denmark is the title holder.FormatThe 32 teams from the 2021 World Handball Championship for Men will be divided into 8 groups and the top three teams from each group will qualify for the following rounds. Then the remaining 24 teams will be divided into 4 groups of 6 teams each, and the two best teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.Qualified TeamsCompetitionQualified TeamsHostEgypt2019 World ChampionshipDenmark2019 European ChampionshipCroatia Norway Spain2020 African ChampionshipAlgeria Angola Cape Verde DR Congo Morocco Tunisia2020 Asian ChampionshipBahrain Japan Qatar South Korea2020 South and Central American ChampionshipArgentina Brazil Uruguay2020 Nor.Ca.Championship (Cancelled)United States2020 South and Central American Last Chance Qualification Tournament (cancelled)ChileEuropean qualificationAustria Belarus Czech Republic France Germany Hungary Iceland Portugal Slovenia SwedenWild CardPoland RussiaWorld Men’s Handball Championship 2021 Schedule & GroupsGroup AGermanyHungaryUruguayCape Verde DateMatchTime (Egypt Time)Venue15th January 2021Germany vs Uruguay7 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City15th January 2021Hungary vs Cape Verde9: 30 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City17th January 2021Cape Verde vs Germany7 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City17th January 2021Hungary vs Uruguay9: 30 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City19th January 2021Uruguay vs Cape Verde7 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City19th January 2021Germany vs Hungary9: 30 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City Group BSpainTunisiaBrazilPoland DateMatchTime (Egypt)Venue15th January 2021Spain vs Brazil7 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital15th January 2021Tunisia vs Poland9:30 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital17th January 2021Tunisia vs Brazil7 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital17th January 2021Poland vs Spain9:30 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital19th January 2021Spain vs Tunisia7 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital19th January 2021Brazil vs Poland9:30 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital Group CCroatiaQatarJapanAngola DateMatchTime (Egypt)Venue15th January 2021Qatar vs Angola4:30 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab15th January 2021Croatia vs Japan7 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab17th January 2021Qatar vs Japan4:30 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab17th January 2021Angola vs Croatia7 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab19th January 2021Japan vs Angola4:30 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab19th January 2021Croatia vs Qatar7 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab Group DDenmarkArgentinaBahrainDR Congo DateMatchTime (Egypt Time)Venue15th January 2021Argentina vs DR Congo7 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo15th January 2021Denmark vs Bahrain9: 30 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo17th January 2021Argentina vs Bahrain7 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo17th January 2021DR Congo vs Denmark9: 30 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo19th January 2021Bahrain vs DR Congo7 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo19th January 2021Denmark vs Argentina9: 30 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo Group ENorwayAustriaFranceUnited States DateMatchTime (Egypt Time)Venue14th January 2021Austria vs United States7 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City14th January 2021Norway vs France9: 30 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City16th January 2021Austria vs France7 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City16th January 2021United States vs Norway9: 30 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City18th January 2021France vs United States7 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City18th January 2021Norway vs Austria9: 30 pm6th of October Sports Hall, 6th of October City Group FPortugalAlgeriaIcelandMorocco DateMatchTime (Egypt)Venue14th January 2021Algeria vs Morocco7 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital14th January 2021Portugal vs Iceland9:30 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital16th January 2021Morocco vs Portugal7 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital16th January 2021Algeria vs Iceland9:30 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital18th January 2021Portugal vs Algeria7 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital18th January 2021Iceland vs Morocco9:30 pmNew Capital Sports Hall, New Administrative Capital Group GSwedenEgyptCzech RepublicChile DateMatchTime (Egypt Time)Venue13th January 2021Egypt vs Chile7 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo14th January 2021Sweden vs Czech Republic9: 30 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo16th January 2021Egypt vs Czech Republic7 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo16th January 2021Chile vs Sweden9: 30 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo18th January 2021Cxech Republic vs Chile7 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo18th January 2021Sweden vs Egypt9: 30 pmCairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, Cairo Group HSloveniaBelarusSouth KoreaRussia DateMatchTime (Egypt)Venue14th January 2021Belarus vs Russia4:30 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab14th January 2021Slovenia vs South Korea7 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab16th January 2021Belarus vs South Korea4:30 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab16th January 2021Russia vs Slovenia7 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab18th January 2021South Korea vs Russia4:30 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El Arab18th January 2021Slovenia vs Belarus7 pmBorg El Arab Sports Hall, Borg El ArabNote: World Men’s Handball Championship 2021 Schedule, Fixtures and Timings are subject to change as per the International Handball Federation.Also Read: International Hockey Federation unveils new match-based world ranking system for 2020
The Melbourne Stars will face Hobart Hurricans in the Big Bash 2020-21 League match, also known as the Big Bash League, which will be played at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart.The Melbourne Stars have lost their last three matches in the tournament. Stoines and Fletcher fight, Maxwell is their only hitter. Liam Hatcher was playing well in bowling, while Zamba would be returning for this game as well. This game is going to be a mission for the stars.Hobart Hurricanes have won five of their seven matches in the championship so far. The shooters are in great shape, while Malan showed his level of a hit in the last game. This team looks very balanced and can definitely compete for the title.Pitch Report: This Pitch has been a good hitter based on past records. The average first-half score in this field on the Big Bash 2020-21 is 170 shots.Total Big Bash 2020-21 Games Played: 7; Bat 1st Won: 5; Bat 2nd Won: 2.Big Bash 2020-21 Match Details:Time:- 10:35 AM IST, Live on Sony SixBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Melbourne Stars() – Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Zahir Khan, Sam Rainbird, Billy Stanlake, Andre Fletcher, Hilton Cartwright, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dunk, Liam Hatcher.Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Johan Botha, Scott Boland.Big Bash 2020-21 five Must-Have Players in the SquadD’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Riley Meredith, Glenn Maxwell, and Scott Boland.Big Bash 2020-21 STA vs HUR Team Wicket-KeeperBen McDermott (Price: 9.5) and Nicholas Boran (Price: 9.5) will be our goalkeepers. McDermott has scored 186 points this season, while his average is 46.50. Pooran scored half a century this season, while his T20 hit average is 145.11.Big Bash 2020-21 STA team hitter vs HURDawid Malan (Price 9.5) and Colin Ingram (Price 9) will be our hitters at Hobart Hurricanes. Malan is the # 1 hitter in the T20I rankings, while he's scored 129 points in three matches here at Big Bash 2020-21. Ingram scored 211 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, with an average of 30.14. Both are great players in this shorter game format.The Hilton Cartwright Hotel (price 8.5) would be the Melbourne Stars bats. Cartwright scored 230 points last Big Bash season, averaging 38.33, while he was selected to complete three mandatory hitters.Big Bash 2020-21 STA vs HUR Team All-RoundersD’arcy Short (price 10) will be the all-in-one Hobart Hurricanes game. Short is the Big Bash League machine. He scored 357 points last season, while he scored 114 points this season. Short also plundered three plots of land in his bowling alley.Glenn Maxwell (price 10) will be the founder of the Melbourne Stars. Maxi scored 249 points this season at an average of 62.25, while his average hit was 156.60. It also tore up some terrain in Powerplay.Big Bash 2020-21 STA vs HUR bowling teamRiley Meredith (price 8.5) and Scott Poland (price 8.5) will be our bowlers in Hobart Hurricanes. Meredith started ten wickets last season, while Poland picked fifteen. Poland started nine wickets this season, while Meredith started ten. They both cast some deadly spells this Big Bash 2020-21 season.Adam Zamba (Price 9) and William Hatcher (Price 8) will be bowlers at Melbourne Stars. Hatcher cut nine wickets in just five matches, while Zamba cut seven in four matches. Both are real ticket holders.Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes are the favourites to win this game.Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Glenn Maxwell and D’arcy ShortTop Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick: Dawid Malan and Adam ZampaFantasy Team DisclaimerAll our picks are based on an in-depth and accurate analysis of the players participating in the match, the field report, and reading other reasoning. Incorporate a number of factors as you craft your side with this article which serves as a match and player guide.Also Read: Big Bash 2020-21 Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Preview, probable XI, Much More
The Sydney Thunder are expected to extend their stint at the summit by beating Brisbane Heat.Big Bash 2020-21 Match details:Match 28 of the Big Bash 2020-21 season will take place between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at The Gabba in Brisbane.This match will start at 1:45 pm India time (6:15 pm local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live broadcast on Sony LIV.Big Bash 2020-21 Preview:If this particular game had been played a few days ago, it would have seemed like a one-sided affair. However, things have changed a little in recent days. The Brisbane Heat performed poorly in the Big Bash 2020-21, which justifiably placed it among the bottom dwellers.However, a surprise win over the Sydney Sixers in the last game would give them a huge boost, given that the Sixers are among the most consistent teams in this competition. Another news that will give them a big boost is the inclusion of Chris Lynn in their team. All that said, it will still be an uphill battle against thunder, as Sydney's men in green take first place on the point table.Big Bash 2020-21 HEA vs THU Weather Report for Match 28:There is a forecast for rain between 10:00 am. and 1 pm., But fortunately, things are expected to be fine during the match. The temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius.Big Bash 2020-21 Launch Report:This track in the historic Gabba has been very balanced in this competition so far, with players shining on some days and the bats stealing the limelight on others.Big Bash 2020-21 Average first innings score:153 (4 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)Record of the chasing teamsWon – 2, Lost – 2, Tie – 0Big Bash 2020-21 Injury & Availability News:Chris Lynn is fit to play and has been recruited into the Brisbane Heat. Jack Wood and Laclan Pfeiffer is lost.HEA vs THU Today’s Probable Playing XIs:Big Bash 2020-21 Brisbane Heat:Max Bryant, Joe Denly, Chris Lynn (C), Jack Wildermuth, Joe Burns, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson (WK), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.Bench:Matthew Kuhnemann, Sam Heazlett, Tom Cooper, Connor Sully, Ben Laughlin, Simon Milenko, Jack Sinfield.Big Bash 2020-21 Sydney Thunder: Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (C), Sam Billings (WK), Daniel Sams, Ollie Davies, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Chris Tremain, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan McAndrew.Bench:Brendan Doggett, Adam Milne, Jonathan Cook, Matt Gilkes, Alex Ross, Baxter Holt, Arjun Nair, Jason Sangha.Big Bash 2020-21 HEA vs THU Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:It's unclear if Alex Hales will ever land a spot in the England squad again, but his place in the Sydney Thunder is definitely guaranteed. He scored 197 points in 6 games with an impressive hit rate of over 175.Chris Lynn kicked off his Big Bash 2020-21 campaign in a big way. In the two matches he played this season, the tough hitter scored 89 points, averaging nearly 45.Daniel Sams is likely a great choice for a leader due to his ability to shine in every department. He scored 96 rounds and collected 8 wickets.Despite being from the opposition camp, Jack Wildermouth is another player who must-have as Sams. He scored 62 points and also collected 6 wickets.Big Bash 2020-21 Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:Captain Options – Alex Hales, Daniel SamsVice-Captain Options – Jack Wildermuth, Chris LynnSuggested Playing XI No.1 for HEA vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Jimmy PeirsonBatsmen – Alex Hales (C), Usman Khawaja, Chris Lynn, Max BryantAll-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth (VC), Lewis Gregory, Daniel SamsBowlers – Mark Steketee, Nathan McAndrew, Mujeeb Ur RahmanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for HEA vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Keeper – Sam BillingsBatsmen – Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Chris Lynn (VC), Max BryantAll-Rounders – Jack Wildermuth, Daniel Sams (C)Bowlers – Tanveer Sangha, Chris Green, Xavier Bartlett, Mujeeb Ur RahmanBig Bash 2020-21 Expert Advice:Mark Stickiti was the star of the Hit victory over the Sydney Sixers, rocking the formidable Sixers batting unit with four arms. Overall, Steketee has bundled 10 wickets into 5 games. It is recommended to include it in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy equipment.Big Bash 2020-21 Today’s HEA vs THU Probable Winners:Sydney Thunder may win this match.Also Read: Big Bash 2020-21 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes(STA vs HUR) | Preview, probable XI, Much More
Chennaiyin FC takes on Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa, on Monday.Chapa Laszlo's side has only won two wins in eight games this season. They have been convicted of wasting many chances in nearly every game they have played so far.The last two matches, against ATK Mohun Bagan and SC East Bengal, were a perfect recap of the Chennai season. In both matches, Marina Machans was arguably the best team but only managed to get one point.Hyderabad FC's strong start to the Indian Super League (ISL) season was somewhat bitter due to their performances in their last three matches. Face a loss system in every match.In his final match against FC Goa, he was completely in control and took the lead thanks to Aridane Santana in the 58th minute. However, Ishan Pandita equalized late in the match and Igor Angolo scored the winning goal in injury time in favor of Condemn Hyderabad with her third consecutive defeat, This Indian Super League (ISL) season.ISL Fixtures Chennai FC vs Hyderabad head-to-headChennai beat Hyderabad in their two matches last Indian Super League (ISL) season. The first match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai was a classic, as he scored three goals in stoppage time in the second half. Nereus Valskis and Andrei Shambari gave victory to Chennai.In the reverse game, Chennai was much more comfortable, winning 3-1 at GMC Palaioji Sports Stadium in Hyderabad.Chennaiyin FC form guide: D-D-W-D-L (ISL Fixtures)Hyderabad club form guide: L-L-L-W-D (ISL Fixtures)ISL Fixtures Chennaiyin FC vs Hyderabad FC team newsChennai FCAt his press conference, Sunday, Chapa Laszlo ruled Rafael Crivellaro from the match after the midfielder was injured during a clash with ATK Mohun Pagan. However, Chennai will welcome Jesus into the fold, having missed the last four matches as per ISL Fixtures.HyderabadIt is likely that Hyderabad will enter this match without Nikhil Bujari and Lystone Colako injured.Luis Sastre came as a substitute in the second half in the final half, while Joel Chianese played the first half. They can both pay again to start this game in Indian Super League (ISL).ISL Fixtures Chennaiyin FC vs Hyderabad FC predicted XIsChennaiyin FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): Vishal Kaith; Reagan Singh, Eli Sabia, Enes Sipovic, Jerry Lalrinzuala; Deepak Tangri, Memo Moura, Anirudh Thapa; Rahim Ali, Jakub Sylvestr, Lallianzuala Chhangte.Hyderabad FCPredicted XI (4-3-3): Laxmikant Kattimani; Asish Rai, Odei Onaindia, Chinglensana Singh, Akash Mishra; Joao Victor, Hitesh Sharma, Lluis Sastre; Joel Chianese, Aridane Santana, Halicharan Narzary.ISL Fixtures Forecast for Chennai FC vs HyderabadWe expect a close match between these two sides, but we are looking forward to a victory in Hyderabad due to the absence of Crivilaro, the Chennai talismans. In Hyderabad, there will be a shooting at Aridane Santana, which can make a differencePrediction: Chennaiyin FC 1-2 Hyderabad FCAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC vs FC Goa ISL LIVE, ISL FIXTURES, ISL POINTS TABLE
Adelaide Strikers will face the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash 2020-21 League match, also known as the Big Bash League, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.The Melbourne Renegades have won only one of their matches in the tournament so far. The sidekick fights, while Shawn Marsh and Riley Russo will miss this match as well. This team needs Aaron Finch's inspirational performance in this game.Adelaide Strikers has won three of her seven championship matches so far. The bowlers performed extremely well, while Alex Carey was the only hitter. This team desperately needs to win after losing two consecutive games.Pitch Report – This pitch was suitable for striking based on previous records. The average Big Bash 2020-21 first-half score in this field is 156 assists.Total Big Bash 2020-21 Games Played: 2; Bat 1st Won: 1; Bat 2nd Won: 1.Big Bash 2020-21 Match Details :Time:- 1:45 PM IST, Live on Sony SixBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch, Sam Harper, Jake Frazer-McGurk, Beau Webster, Mackenzie Harvey, Mohammad Nabi, Jack Prestwidge, Josh Lalor, Kane Richardson, Noor Ahmad, Peter Hatzoglou.Adelaide Strikers – Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey, Jon Wells, Matthew Short, Rashid Khan, Daniel Worrall, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar.Note:- The overall Stats mentioned are prior to the BBL.Big Bash 2020-21 5 Must-Have Players in the SquadAlex Carey, Aaron Finch, Kane Richardson, Rashid Khan, and Wes Agar.Big Bash 2020-21(REN vs STR) Team Wicket-KeeperAlex Carey (Price 9.5) and Sam Harper (Price 8.5) will be the wicket-keepers of our squad. Carey has scored 192 runs this Big Bash 2020-21 season, whereas his average has been 38.40. Harper has not impressed this Big Bash 2020-21 season, but he scored 279 runs last season at an average of 25.36.Big Bash 2020-21(REN vs STR) Team BatsmenAaron Finch (Price 10.5) will be our batsman from the Melbourne Renegades. Finch has scored 132 this Big Bash 2020-21 season, whereas he was the run-scorer of Australia in 2020 in white-ball cricket.Jake Weatherald (Price 9.5) and Philip Salt (Price 9) will be our batsmen from the Adelaide Strikers. Weatherald has scored 155 runs this Big Bash 2020-21 season, whereas his average has been 31. Salt is not in very good form, but it is mandatory to pick three batsmen, and his T20 strike-rate is over 150.Big Bash 2020-21(REN vs STR) Team All-RoundersMohammad Nabi (Price 9) will be our all-rounder from the Melbourne Renegades. Nabi is an experienced all-rounder with over 4000 T20 runs and 250 T20 wickets. He has scored 56 runs in the last three Big Bash 2020-21 games, whereas he has scalped two wickets as well.Big Bash 2020-21(REN vs STR) Team BowlersKane Richardson (Price 9) and Peter Hatzoglou (Price 8) will be our bowlers from the Melbourne Renegades. Richardson scalped ten wickets last season whereas, Peter is a T20 specialist spinner. Kane has scalped nine wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season, whereas Hatzoglou has scalped seven.Rashid Khan (Price 9.5), Peter Siddle (Price 9), and Wes Agar (Price 8.5) will be our bowlers from Adelaide Strikers. Rashid has scalped eleven wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season, whereas he has played some cameos with the bat. Agar has scalped eleven wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season, whereas Siddle has scalped ten. All three of them are wicket-takers.Match Prediction: Adelaide Strikers are the favorites to win this game.Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Aaron Finch and Alex CareyTop Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Rashid Khan and Wes AgarBig Bash 2020-21(REN vs STR) Fantasy Team DisclaimerAll our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match, pitch report, and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players of Big Bash 2020-21.Also Read: Big Bash 2020-21 Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Preview, probable XI, Much More
Bengaluru FC will face Mumbai City in the Indian Super League (ISL) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Tuesday.The Blues have been inconsistent this season and are fifth with 12 points from eight matches. After not losing any of its first six matches, Bengaluru lost two games in a row to ATK Mohun Bagan and Jamshedpur FC.In their last match against Jamshedpur FC, the Bengaluru team were definitely disappointed that they were unable to regain at least one point. Especially in the first half, Carles Quadrat's men had a few chances, but they didn't take advantage of any of them and had to pay.Mumbai City Football Club is just one point behind ATK Mohun Bagan at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) schedule, but the islanders have one match.In their final match, they scored two early goals to lead 2-0 against Kerala Blasters and stuck to that in order to win that match.However, they ceded many impressive second-half opportunities to the Blasters and will look to resolve these cracks now.ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC head-to-headIn the previous six matches between these two teams, Mumbai City has defeated the Bengaluru team three times, while the Blues have won twice. One game ended in a draw.Bengaluru has not defeated Mumbai City since the 2017-18 Indian Super League (ISL) season when they doubled over the islanders. However, in five matches between them in the Indian Super League (ISL), Carles Quadrat never lost to Sergio Lopera.Bengaluru FC form guide: L-L-W-W-D (As Per ISL Fixtures)Mumbai City FC form guide: W-W-D-W-W (As Per ISL Fixtures)ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC team newsBengaluru FCBengaluru will clearly miss Ashique Kuruniyan, who is still recovering after facial surgery to repair multiple fractures. Additionally, Bengaluru will also be left without Eric Bartolo, who was suspended from this match after receiving his fourth yellow card this Indian Super League (ISL) season.Mumbai City FCFor Mumbai, the problem is not injuries, but lack of comfort. They played their last Indian Super League (ISL) match, against Kerala Blasters, on Saturday night, with only two days left between those two Indian Super League (ISL) matches.ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC predicted XIsBengaluru FCPredicted XI (4-2-3-1): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Rahul Bheke, Juanan Gonzalez, Ajith Kumar; Dimas Delgado, Suresh Singh Wangjam; Udanta Singh, Cleiton Silva, Sunil Chhetri; Kristian Opseth.Mumbai City FCPredicted XI (4-2-3-1): Amrinder Singh; Mohammed Rakip, Mourtada Fall, Hernan Santana, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy; Ahmed Jahouh, Rowllin Borges; Raynier Fernandes, Hugo Boumous; Bipin Singh; Adam le Fondre.ISL Fixtures Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC predictionBengaluru continues to strive for goals and consistency. With Paartalu suspended, he also lost his larger weapon to be able to track down and control Boumous. We expect Mumbai City to win this match(As Per ISL Fixtures).Prediction: Bengaluru FC 1-2 Mumbai City FCAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: CHENNAIYIN FC VS HYDERABAD FC ISL LIVE, ISL FIXTURES, ISL POINTS TABLE
The Australian Open 2021 organizers have to find new accommodations in quarantine for international players after apartment owners at the completed hotel in Melbourne threatened legal action.The Australian Open 2021 has been postponed for three weeks while plans are in place for quarantine arrangements.Australian tennis and government authorities have arranged for the players a mandatory 14-day quarantine service in the Westin Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open 2021 on February 8-21.The international players are expected to arrive in Melbourne from mid-January and will be allowed to train a maximum of 5 hours per day in Melbourne Park during the quarantine period.Look what was said at Australian Open 2021On Tuesday, the plan was scrapped after Westin apartment owners complained that they had not been properly consulted and would seek a court order against them.“After consultation between Westin Melbourne's owners, current hotel residents, and COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria, the decision has been made to accommodate the players and their support teams arriving in Melbourne for the next ATP Championship at an alternate location. From the hotel,” Westin said. in SENTENCE.Victoria State Police Secretary Lisa Neville told reporters on Tuesday that an alternative quarantine hotel had been secured for the players, which "will be suspended today or tomorrow."Several of the world's best players plan to compete in tournaments in Melbourne Park a week before the Grand Slam season opens. The ATP Cup, two ATP events, and two WTA tournaments will be held in Melbourne a week before the Australian Open 2021Also Read: Australia Open 2021 Champions to See a Drastic Change in Prize Money
With the advent of technology, tennis is doing its part to incorporate it. But this has a price. It seems likely that the linemen will be eliminated from the sports day in and day out as the falcon's eye is gaining prominence. The Australian Open 2021 has taken the step to implement the Hawk's Eye as the lead legal brand sponsor judge. But was the decision a preview of the future, or was it a precaution due to COVID-19?Why were the strip men eliminated from the Australian Open 2021?It was recently announced that the Australian Open 2021 would wear Hawk's eye in place of stadium officials. Hawkeye calls or the electronic line will be used throughout the tournament, but not in the qualifying event.This decision can be seen in two ways. First, the COVID-19 model. With the emergence of the new strain of Coronavirus, Australia has taken vigorous measures to control it. There is a facility limit and players must be quarantined for a period of 14 days. So it stands to reason that there will be fewer people in the stadiums, and getting rid of the line guards is one way to do that.Novak Djokovic sees no reason to have line judges The second is the transition to technology. Over the years, Hawk-eye has become more accurate and faster. Hence, the call for the dismissal of line officials gained momentum. The main defender of this was world number one Novak Djokovic. The Serbian was firmly against the use of guards in tournaments. His statement coincided with an incident with the assistant referee at the 2020 US Open, but the player said his statement was not due to his exclusion.“The technology is so advanced right now, there is absolutely no reason why you should keep line umpires on the Court. That’s my opinion” Djokovic said.Rafael Nadal opposes the dismissal of the linesmenBut wearing a falcon's eye eliminates the human element in tennis. World number two Rafael Nadal opposed Djokovic's idea of a non-linear judge.“Personally, I prefer the line umpires to what we have here… If you ask me what I would like to see in the future… Well, I believe we have room for evolution as a sport as tennis has not changed a lot in the last fifty years, compared to other sports, that is a reality, but at the same time I do not believe that this is the way to improve the “show.” Nadal said.Why eliminating service lines causes problems in the Australian Open 2021?Nadal can get it here. The sport will evolve over time, but eliminating the referees is not the way. The correct way is to merge both of them together. As in football, there are referees and technology working simultaneously so that all decisions are correct. Likewise, tennis can have a line and technique experts to oversee legal signs.Excluding line, officials would mean the loss of livelihoods for thousands of people. Many people trust him, and that's hard and skillful work. Eliminating them will leave them without their main source of income.Also Read: Australia Open 2021 Champions to See a Drastic Change in Prize MoneyHow will we get the new referees' chair without assistants?Moreover, the tennis match culture will change with the elimination of the umpires. Tennis hasn't changed much in years and has had a specific way of playing. Moreover, another interesting argument is that the rulers of the See are no longer rulers. So, tennis would need a way to find new referees if the linemen were removed.“Another way to think about it is that tennis is an industry and [automation is] a significant change. How are we going to create a new generation of umpires? I started as a line judge; how will young umpires get their chance?” ATP umpire Ali Nili said.Currently, electronic line calls have been used in the US Open Finals and the 2020 ATP Finals. The Australian Open 2021 is also on the train. It is meant to be a precaution, given COVID-19, but what could be an uncertainty could become a habit in the future.Also Read: Australian Open 2021 organizers forced to cancel the quarantine stay plan for international players
In the year the COVID-19 pandemic shortened the cricket calendar, fast-paced cricketer Jasprit Bumrah became the highest-paid Indian cricketer in 2020. The brand surpassed cricketer Captain Virat Kohli, who was awarded Rs. 1.29 crore and pocketable Rs. 1.38 million rupees during the year.Each Indian cricketer pays Rs. 15 Lakhs, Rs. 6 lakhs, and Rs. 3 lakhs for each test, ODI and T20I played respectively. Now, players holding A+ grade contract earn a salary of Rs. 7 million rupees every year except for the same. In this sense, given that both Bumrah and Kohli are A + players and the former has played most of the games in this calendar year, he is the one who made the most money.What if Virat Played?Had Virat Kohli played the 2020 Final, Boxing Day Test against Australia won by India, he would have emerged as India's best cricketer ahead of Jasprit Bumrah. But due to paternity leave, this was not possible.Ravindra Jadeja is the third-highest paid cricketer.Rohit Sharma is not in the top fiveIndian Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma has yet to find a place in India's top five income countries this calendar year. This was due to the fact that due to fitness issues, the white ball leg was completely missed from the Australia Tour, as well as the first two test matches. The Junior was only able to play 3 ODI matches and 2 Match Test this calendar year, thus earning only Rs. 30 lakhs.Third on the list is Ravindra Jadeja, who has earned Rs. 96 lakhs over the course of a calendar year. The off-roader could have won more, but the injury kept him out of the starting line-up during the last two-quarters of the World Cup against Australia, as well as the first round in Adelaide.Also Read: Rajeev Shukla set to become BCCI vice-president
The Perth Scorchers will face the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash 2020-21 League match, also known as the Big Bash League, which will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth.Perth Scores have won the last two games of Big Bash 2020-21 and they seem to be on the shine. Josh Inglis and Colin Monroe showed off the batting look in the final, while the entire bowling unit looks solid. The team expects Jason Roy to shoot, while Livingston is also an important player on this team. This game will be an important game for Scorchers.The Sydney Sixers have won five of their seven league matches so far. Josh Philip was brilliant in the top ranking, while Jordan Silk was his most underrated player. Ben Dorchius was bowling very well, while Christian helped him too. That looks really solid on paper.Pitch Report: This pitch was a good fit based on past records. T20's average first-half points in this field are 167 stops.Total Big Bash 2020-21 Games Played: 16 Bat 1st Won: 9; Bat 2nd Won: 7.Big Bash 2020-21 Match Details :Time:- 1.45 PM, Live on Sony Sports NetworkBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Perth Scorchers – Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner, Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Fawad Ahmed.Sydney Sixers – Jack Edwards, Josh Phillipe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Ben Dwarshius, Ben Manenti, Lloyd Pope, Jake Ball.Big Bash 2020-21 5 Must-Have Players in the SquadJosh Phillipe, Josh Inglis, Jhye Richardson, Ben Dwarshius, and Daniel Christian.Big Bash 2020-21(SCO vs SIX) Team Wicket-KeeperJosh Phillipe (Price 9.5) and Josh Inglis (Price 8.5) will be our goalkeepers. Philip has scored 261 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, averaging 37.29, while Inglis has scored 116 points in the last two games of Big Bash 2020-21. They both hit the top spots and love to play their aggressive branding cricket game.Big Bash 2020-21(SCO vs SIX) Team BatsmenJason Roy (Price 10) will be the batsman of the Perth Scorsors team. Roy is the T20 star with over 5,000 T20 rounds with a strike rate of 143.73, while also recording four centuries. He scored 76 points in the last two rounds.James Vince (Price 9.5) and Jordan Silk (Price 8.5) will be the Sydney Sixers. Vince has scored 181 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while Silk has scored 194, averaging 38.80. Both are technically reliable players.Big Bash 2020-21(SCO vs SIX) Team All-RoundersMitchell Marsh (Price 9.5) and Liam Livingstone (Price 9) will be all-round at Perth Scorcher. Marsh resumed his bowling game and tore up a few small points while scoring 115 hits on the club. Livingston was Perth's top scorer last season, with wickets starting in the final. Both are aggressive players.Daniel Christian (Price 9.5) We will have a multi-skilled player at the Sydney Sixers. Christian has recorded more than 4,500 T20 rounds, while he also picked 240 wickets before the Big Bash 2020-21. He started nine wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season while also recording a half-century.Big Bash 2020-21(SCO vs SIX) Team BowlersJhye Richardson (Price 9) and Andre Tye (Price 8.5) will be Perth Scorers' archers. Richardson collected 15 wickets last season, while he started ten this Big Bash 2020-21 season. Tai started with four wickets and is a very good marksman upon death overruns.Ben Dwarshius (Price 8.5) We'll have the shooter from Sydney Sixers. Dwarshius started eleven wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season and was the best player on the side.Match Prediction: Perth Scorchers are the favorites to win this game.Big Bash 2020-21 Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Josh Phillipe and Mitch MarshTop Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Jason Roy and Daniel ChristianBig Bash 2020-21 Fantasy Team DisclaimerAll our picks are based on an in-depth and accurate analysis of the players participating in the match, the field report, and reading other reasoning. Incorporate a number of factors as you craft your side with this article which serves as a match and player guide.Also Read: BIG BASH 2020-21 MELBOURNE RENEGADES VS ADELAIDE STRIKERS | PREVIEW, PROBABLE XI, MUCH MORE
SC East Bengal meets FC Goa in the Indian Super League(ISL) on Wednesday.Team SC East Bengal got off to a bad start with their Indian Super League(ISL) debut. They couldn't win the league after seven games, but they finished the series in their last match against Odisha FC. Robbie Fowler's men scored a convincing 3-1 victory over the final team. However, the defense was a concern for them as they were unable to keep their sheets clean yet.While SC East Bengal is currently ranked 10th in the league table, FC Goa is in a comfortable position. Injustice is currently third in the table. With 14 points from 9 matches, there is still much room for improvement.Like SC East Bengal, FC Goa was defensively poor. They have kept one clean sheet so far. If Feranndo wanted to repeat what Lopera did at the club, the team would have to change gears.ISL Fixtures East Bengal vs FC Goa head-to-headFC Goa and SC East Bengal met in 2018 in the Super Cup. The Kolkata Giants won by then, defeating Gaurs with just one goal.ISL Fixtures SC East Bengal vs FC Goa team newsBright Enobakhare was signed by SC East Bengal recently in a transfer window. He made his debut as a substitute in the last match and had an immediate effect. Robbie Fowler can take her off the bench at first, for a few matches, before he starts it.FC Goa will not have any noticeable absences, which makes the game exciting.ISL Fixtures SC East Bengal vs FC Goa Predicted XIsSC East Bengal: Debjit Majumder, Daniel Fox, Scott Neville, Milan Singh, Bikash Jairu, Raju Gaikwad, Matti Steinmann, Haobam Tomba Singh, Anthony Pilkington, Mohammed Rafique, Jacques MaghomaFC Goa: Mohammad Nawaz, Iván Gonzalez, James Donachie, Saviour Gama, Seriton Fernandes, Edu Bedia, Lenny Rodrigues, Brandon Fernandes, Alexander Jesuraj, Igor Angulo, Jorge OrtízISL Fixtures SC East Bengal vs FC Goa PredictionAfter playing their last game, SC East Bengal could finally gain shape. But with Juan Ferrando's squad leveling up, they have an advantage and head into the game.Prediction: SC East Bengal 1-2 FC GoaAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: Chennaiyin FC vs Hyderabad FC ISL LIVE, ISL FIXTURES, ISL POINTS TABLE
Kerala Blasters are hoping to score their second win of the season when they face unbeaten Indian Super League (ISL) Odisha FC on Thursday at the Goa Medical College stadium in Bambolim.Kibu Vicuna's Kerala Blasters team was unable to win their first six matches, drawing three times and losing multiple times. The Blasters won their first game of the season against Hyderabad, 2-0, before losing to Mumbai City FC in their final match.Odisha is the only Indian Super League (ISL) team this Indian Super League (ISL) season looking for their first win. They have only two points in eight matches so far, obtained from their draws with Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC. Stuart Baxter's team enters this confrontation after losing 3-1 to SC East Bengal.ISL Fixtures Kerala Blasters FC vs Odisha FC: Head-to-headOdisha FC and Kerala Blasters faced twice in the 2019-20 league season. The first match ended in a goalless draw, while the second match ended in a 4-4 recreational draw. The goals were scored by Bartholomew Ogbeci, Manuel Ono, Perez Geddes, and Narayan Das (OG).ISL Fixtures Kerala Blasters FC vs Odisha FC: Previous ResultsKerala Blasters FC 0-0 Odisha FC (08 November 2019)Odisha FC 4-4 Kerala Blasters FC (23 February 2020)ISL Fixtures Clean sheets from the current seasonKerala Blasters FC - Albino Gomes (2)Odisha FC - NoneISL Fixtures More Stats and Numbers from the current ISL seasonMost Interceptions - Rahul KP (KBFC): 9, Shubham Sarangi (OFC): 18Most Tackles - Rahul KP (KBFC): 36, Gaurav Bora (OFC): 36Most Touches - Vicente Gomez (KBFC): 428, Shubham Sarangi (OFC): 427Most Assists - Sahal Abdul Samad, Gary Hooper, Vicente Gomez, Nishu Kumar, Seityasen Singh and Facundo Pereyra (KBFC): 1 each, Jerry Mawihmingthanga (OFC): 2Most Shots - Sahal Abdul Samad (KBFC): 14, Diego Mauricio (OFC): 27Most Saves - Albino Gomes (KBFC): 24, Arshdeep Singh (OFC): 18Most Passes - Vicente Gomez (KBFC): 370, Shubham Sarangi (OFC): 279ISL Fixtures Scorers from the current seasonKerala Blasters FC: Jordan Murray (2); Abdul Hakku, Sergio Cidoncha, Gary Hooper, Jeakson Singh, Rahul KP, and Vicente Gomez have scored one goal each.Odisha FC: Diego Mauricio (3), Cole Alexander (1), Steven Taylor (1)Also Read: ISL 2020-21: SC EAST BENGAL VS FC GOA ISL LIVE, ISL FIXTURES, ISL POINTS TABLE
Brisbane Heat will face the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash 2020-21 League match, also known as the Big Bash League, to be played at Metricon Stadium in Queensland.Brisbane Heat has won the last two games of Big Bash 2020-21 and is in great shape. Chris Lynn's comeback is a huge bonus, while Denley and Burns do well that way too. The bowling presented by Mujibur Rahman and Mark Stikiti was excellent, while Louis Gregory supported them as well. This device looks a little stable after some helpful additions.The Melbourne Stars have won three of their seven tournaments Big Bash 2020-21 matches. Marcus Stoinis made a blind spot in the last game of Big Bash 2020-21, while Glenn Maxwell's performance is also excellent for this team. Bowling is all handled by Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlick, and Adam Zampa. This team needs to win this match to maintain its momentum.Pitch Report: This Pitch has been a decent hitter based on past records. The average Big Bash 2020-21 first-half score in this field is 170 points.Total Big Bash 2020-21 Games Played: 4; Bat 1st Won: 0; Bat 2nd Won: 4.Match Details :Time:- 3:50 PM IST, Live on Sony Sports NetworkBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Brisbane Heat – Max Bryant, Chris Lynn, Joe Denly, Joe Burns, Lewis Gregory, Jimmy Peirson, James Bazley, Jack Wildermuth, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Xavier Bartlett.Melbourne Stars – Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf.Big Bash 2020-21 5 Must-Have Players in the SquadMarcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Chris Lynn, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Liam Hatcher.Big Bash 2020-21 HEA vs STA Team Wicket-KeeperNicholas Pooran (Price 9.5) will be the wicket-keeper of our squad. Pooran has scored one half-century this Big Bash 2020-21 season, whereas his T20 strike-rate is 145.11. He is the best pick in this category.Big Bash 2020-21 HEA vs STA Team BatsmenHilton Cartwright (Price 8.5) will be our batsman from the Melbourne Stars. Cartwright scored 230 runs last season at an average of 38.33. He batted beautifully in the last game of Big Bash 2020-21, whereas he can bowl a few overs as well.Chris Lynn (Price 10.5), Max Bryant (Price 8.5), and Joe Denly (Price 8.5) will be our batsmen from the Brisbane Heat. Bryant has scored 179 runs in the tournament, whereas his average has been 25.57. Lynn is the highest ever run-scorer of the Big Bash, whereas Denly scored an impressive half-century in the last game of Big Bash 2020-21. All three of them bat in the top-order.Big Bash 2020-21 HEA vs STA Team All-RoundersMarcus Stoinis (Price 10.5) and Glenn Maxwell (Price 10) will be our all-rounders from the Melbourne Stars. Maxi has scored 255 runs this season at an average of 51, whereas he has scalped a few wickets as well. Stoinis is the highest run-scorer of the last season, whereas he played a blinder of 97 runs in the last game of Big Bash 2020-21. Both of them are champion players.Big Bash 2020-21 HEA vs STA Team BowlersHaris Rauf (Price 8.5) and Liam Hatcher (Price 8) will be our bowlers from the Melbourne Stars. Hatcher has scalped ten wickets in the tournament, whereas Rauf scalped twenty in ten games last season. Both of them are wicket-taking pacers.Mujeeb ur Rahman (Price 9) and Mark Steketee (Price 8.5) will be our bowlers from the Brisbane Heat. Mujeeb is a mystery spinner, whereas Steketee is a tall pacer. Rahman has scalped eleven wickets in the tournament, whereas Steketee has scalped twelve. Both of them are wicket-takers. Match Prediction: Melbourne Stars are the favorites to win this game of Big Bash 2020-21.Big Bash 2020-21 Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Chris Lynn and Glenn MaxwellBig Bash 2020-21 Top Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Marcus Stoinis and Mujeeb ur RahmanBig Bash 2020-21 Fantasy Team DisclaimerAll our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match, pitch report and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players of Big Bash 2020-21.Also Read: Big Bash 2020-21 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Preview, probable XI, Much More
Hobart Hurricanes will face Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash 2020-21 League match, also known as the Big Bash League, which will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth.Hobart Hurricanes have won five of their eight matches in the tournament so far. Ben McDermott was hitting well, while Short, Malan, and Ingram also helped him. Meredith and Ellis were the best bowlers, while Poland's experience is also a huge advantage. This team will want to win after losing their last game of Big Bash 2020-21.Sydney Thunder won five of his seven matches and scored a loss in his last match of Big Bash 2020-21. Alex Hals is in great shape, while Ferguson is doing well for his team. Tanveer Sangha and Chris Green perform some deadly spells, but the team will miss Daniel Sams in this game of Big Bash 2020-21. This aspect appears to be one of the best teams on paper.Pitch Report: This Pitch has been a decent hitter based on past records. The average Big Bash 2020-21 first-half score in this field is 184 rounds.Total Big Bash 2020-21 Games Played: 2Bat 1st Won: 2; Bat 2nd Won: 0.Match Details :Time:- 12:40 PM IST, Live on Sony Sports NetworkBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Scott Boland.Sydney Thunder – Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings, Ben Cutting, Chris Green, Adam Milne, Chris Tremain, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha.Big Bash 2020-21 5 Must-Have Players in the SquadAlex Hales, Callum Ferguson, Ben McDermott, Tanveer Sangha, and D’arcy Short.Big Bash 2020-21 HUR vs THU Team Wicket-KeeperBen McDermott (Price 9.5) and Sam Billings (Price 9) will be our goalkeepers. McDermott has scored 277 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while his average is 55.40. Billings is a stuntman and his T20 numbers are impressive. He scored more than 3000 points in T20, while his strike rate was 129.96.Big Bash 2020-21 HUR vs THU Team BatsmenAlex Hales (Price 10) and Callum Ferguson (Price 9) would be our Sydney Thunder bats. Callum scored 243 points in the tournament with an average of 40.50, while Hales also scored 243 points. They both represent the backbone of hitting this team.Dawid Malan (Price 9.5) and Colin Ingram (Price 9) will be our hitters for the Hobart Hurricanes. Malan is the number one-hitter in T20I, while he's scored 155 points in four matches here at Big Bash 2020-21. Ingram scored 228 points this season, averaging 28.50 points. Both are great players in this shorter game format of Big Bash 2020-21.Big Bash 2020-21 HUR vs THU Team All-RoundersD’arcy Short (Price 10) will have the overall Hobart Hurricanes. El Shorta isn't in great shape, but he's a machine in the Big Bash 2020-21 League. He scored 357 points last season while he scored 122 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season. Short also looted three fields in his bowling alley.Big Bash 2020-21 HUR vs THU Team BowlersChris Green (Price 8.5) and Tanveer Sangha (Price 8.5) will be our shooters from Sydney Thunder. Green is a great spinning game, while Sangha is a little wheel. Sanga started with thirteen fields this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while Green started ten fields.Riley Meredith (Price 8.5) and Nathan Ellis (Price 8.5) will be our shooters from Hobart Hurricanes. Meredith started Ten Wickets last season, while Ellis chose twelve. They both took twelve plots of land each this Big Bash 2020-21 season.Big Bash 2020-21 Alternative Changes: Sam Billings & Chris Green Out; Usman Khawaja and Nathan McAndrew In.Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes are the favorites to win this game.Big Bash 2020-21 Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Alex Hales and D’arcy ShortBig Bash 2020-21 Top Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Callum Ferguson and Dawid MalanBig Bash 2020-21 Fantasy Team DisclaimerAll our picks are based on an in-depth and accurate analysis of the players participating in the match, the field report, and reading other reasoning. Incorporate a number of factors as you craft your side using this article which serves as a guide to match and players.Also Read: JASPRIT BUMRAH BECOME HIGHEST PAID INDIAN CRICKETER IN 2020
The Indian team captain Virat Kohli is currently estimated to be Rs 918 crore. The batsman who responds with his bat and freaks the bowlers has made his mark on the history of cricket. Virat Kohli is the most preferred person in India today who has 80 million followers on Instagram. After Dhoni retired from testing cricket in 2014, this batsman was awarded the captaincy in Test cricket. From there till now, this batsman has won matches with his skills with the Indian cricket team and has won millionsFrom a poor family to owning many luxury cars and homes, it has seen many ups and downs. To get to the Indian Cricket Team he put his best efforts and then secured a place in the Indian team. It is easy to be selected on the Indian cricket team, but it is a bit difficult to stay on the team for a long time. But this player never bothered the team. From Gully Cricket to Indian Premier League(IPL), this player won. Now let's find out more interesting things about Virat Kohli.Virat Kohli has become the most followed person in Asia and has over 80 million followers on Instagram. With his appearance, Virat drove many girls in the country crazy. Virat Kohli has a car collection worth 15 million rupees that you will be surprised to see. Virat Current is said to be the best hitter in the world, and it is also true. After MS Dhoni retired, Virat became full-time captain of the Indian cricket team. You are not advertising one or two companies but more than 20 companies. In this post, you'll learn about Virat Kohli net worth and lifetime income.Virat Kohli Net WorthVirat Kohli is currently the best hitter in the world and is today called the king of cricket. Virat Kohli claimed the captaincy of India during the India Vs Australia 2014 Test Series. Since then, Virat Kohli net worth has achieved a massive boom. Virat is the only Indian player to find his entry at Forbes. He is also considered among the most handsome men in India.Virat Kohli net worth is estimated to be 918 crores of Indian rupees as of 2021. This is not just because of his cricket salary. Virat Kohli is the brand ambassador for several companies. According to one report, Virat charges 25 lakh rupees to post a paid post on Instagram. You might be wondering what 25 rupees mean to someone.According to Forbes India, one of the exceptional cricket players in the world, Virat Kohli net worth $ 125 Million (approximately 918 crore Indian Rupees). He is making a whopping profit of 10 million rupees every year through various brand endorsements. Virat is currently the most followed person in Asia on Instagram and gets paid up to 25K rupees for brand endorsement. In the past two years, his net worth has seen a massive boom, as his net worth, last year reached 110 million (808 crore Indian rupees).Virat Kohli Net Worth 2021NameVirat KohliFull NameVirat Prem KohliProfessionCricketerNet Worth (2021)$ 125 MillionIndian Rupees918 Crore RupeesMonthly Income5 CroreAnnual Income60 CroreFactorsBCCI, IPL, BrandsLast Update2021Virat Kohli SalaryBCCIBCCI also holds a large share of Virat Kohli net worth. Virat receives a whopping salary of 1 million dollars annually and around 7 million rupees in Indian currency. In 2021, Virat becomes a top-tier player, earning millions for playing each game. BCCI has developed several payment rules. According to BCCI, Indian cricket team players are classified into 3 classes, based on their annual salary.GradeSalaryA+$ 1 Million (7 Crore)A$ 0.68 Million (5 Crore)B$ 0.41 Million (3 Crore)C$ 0.14 Million (1 Crore)Players in A+ CategoryVirat KohliRohit SharmaJasprit BumrahIPLVirat Kohli played his entire career in IPL for RCB. It ranks among the top IPL players every season. RCB awards Virat Kohli a salary of 18 million rupees each season. Rs 18 crores means you can buy 3 Lamborghini. Also, he earns millions through various ads during the Indian Premier League(IPL). For Jio, Virat paid up to Rs 30 lakh for the ad.Also Read: KL RAHUL: SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS AND THEIR MEANINGVirat Kohli DebutODI – vs Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Aug 18, 2008T-20 – vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium, Feb 10, 2009TEST MATCH – vs West Indies at Sabina Park, Jun 20, 2011IPL – vs Kolkata Knight Riders at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Apr 18, 2008Virat Kohli EarningsBrand EndorsementsVirat Kohli earns a lot more than BCCI and IPL. According to Forbes, Virat Kohli's brand value is 110 million rupees, which is more than the famous footballer Leon Messi. It has more than 18 brands. Virat Kohli also uses many brands like Audi, Philips, Puma Shoes, Manyavar, Wrogn, etc. Virat Kohli is reportedly being paid 3 million rupees per year to put the MRF logo on his racket. There are several such brands that are paying Virat a great deal of money and these companies are also making a profit of Rs 1 million.AdvertisementIf you watch IPL, you'll know you'll see many new ads during matches, which are only set up for IPL. For these ads, the companies pay big money to cricketers like Virat Kohli. If we're just talking about Virat Kohli, it charges 30 to 40 lakhs to make an ad. Virat is advertised for many companies like Audi, Puma, Wrogn, etc.Virat Kohli Net Worth Growth In Last 5 YearsNet Worth in 2021$ 125 MillionNet Worth in 2020$ 110 MillionNet Worth in 2019$ 95 MillionNet Worth in 2018$ 82 MillionNet Worth in 2017$ 65 MillionVirat Kohli Cars CollectionAudi R8 V10 Plus Audi R8 is the car that millions of people dream of because of its looks and power. This is a two-seat car that can run at a speed of 320 km / h. Virat Kohli bought this car in 2018. It can reach 0-100 km in 3 seconds. This is Ferrat's favorite car. Its price is around 3 million rupees. Virat Kohli drove this car at 250 km / h.Audi R8 LMX This car is also the second R8 model. It has 562 horsepower and generates a lot of power. It takes 3.3 seconds to go from 0 to 100. Virat Kohli is the proud owner of this car. This is a two-seater car. This car appears to rival Ferrari Lomboyne.Audi RS5 This is a 4 seater car. But its power is no less than that of a supercar, it takes less than 4 seconds to reach 0-100 km / h. Virat Kohli was spotted multiple times in this vehicle, and he has also posted several times on Instagram. Virat Kohli bought an Audi rs5 in 2019.Bentley Continental GT Bentley is a legendary car. You have to order this car, then the company has it ready. Its top speed can reach 340 kilometers per hour. Virat bought this car some time ago as he was spotted in it with his wife Anushka Sharma. This is a 4-seater car and produces over 500 hp. You can compare Bentley with Rolls-Royce. The price of this car is over 8 million rupees.Lamborghini GallardoThis car is also a sports car as fit as the r8, which is one of the favorite cars of the Ferrat. This car can run at a speed of 325 km +. Its price in India is said to be around 5 million rupees. This tax is very small in height, so it can only be carried out on the roads. Virat bought this car 3 years ago, that is, in 2017.Audi Q8 The Audi Q8 is the new car that has just entered the market, a decent SUV that can reach 270 km in length. People really love their looks. It only takes 5 seconds for this car to go from 0 to 100 km. The ground clearance is very good so it can also be done off-road.Land Rover Range Rover Vogue This vehicle offered by Range Rover is the SUV class that can reach speeds of 260 km / h with ease. It cost around 2 million rupees. Virat bought this car last year i.e. in 2019. You can also enjoy off-road driving with a Range Rover. This car is able to work in any condition.Audi S6 This car is also provided by Audi. This car is a 4-seat sedan. Many new features have been added to it, giving it a new look. Thought to be worth 70 rupees lakhs. They are also kept in Virat Kohli's garage.Toyota Fortuner 4X4 The Fortuner is a popular vehicle that is little seen in India. But the price of this car is around 50 lakh rupees. Virat Kohli uses this all-terrain vehicle. The Toyota Fortuner can run at speeds of up to 200 km / h.Audi Q7 It is a best-selling Audi SUV starting at INR 7.5 crore. It can run at a speed of 250 km / h. 7 people can easily sit in the Audi Q7. This is Virat's favorite SUVVirat Kohli’s HouseVirat Kohli, the unstoppable captain, has bought many luxurious homes in India. The house his main home was Mumbai, valued at Rs 35 million. The house has more than 6 bedrooms, several kitchens, a swimming pool, and two balconies. Apart from this, Virat Kohli's houses, one in Gurgaon and the other in Delhi, which is also worth millions of rupees. Virat Kohli is currently living in Mumbai with his lovely wife Anushka Sharma, where he will also become a father in January 2021. Virat Kohli, the unstoppable captain, has bought many luxurious homes in India. The house his main home was Mumbai, valued at Rs 35 million. The house has more than 6 bedrooms, several kitchens, a swimming pool, and two balconies. Apart from this, Virat Kohli has two other houses, one in Gurgaon and the other in Delhi, which is also worth millions of rupees. Virat Kohli is currently living in Mumbai with his lovely wife Anushka Sharma, who will also become a father in January 2021.Address:Meera Bagh, Pashchim Vihar, Delhi metro Green Line35Th Floor of the Omkar, 1973 In Worli, MumbaiDLF City, Phase-1, Block-C, GurgaonVirat Kohli Favourite ThingsFavourite ActorAkshay Kumar, Shahrukh KhanFavourite ActressAnushka SharmaFavourite Singer (Male)Arijit SinghFavourite Singer (female)Neha KakkarFavourite AppInstagramFavourite GamePUBG MOBILE, Fall GuysFavourite FoodGujrati FoodFavourite SongDon't KnowFavourite SportsmanMS DhoniFavourite PUBG PlayerMortalFavourite MovieBaahubali 2Favourite CricketerSachin TendulkarFavourite FootballerMessyFavourite CartoonDoremonFavourite TV ShowThe Kapil Sharma ShowHobbiesComedy, Traveling, Life Enjoying, GamingVirat Kohli Wealth DependencyVirat Kohli isn't just a cricketer, he's become a brand. Man is no longer afraid of anything, be it the land of cricket or the outside world.Most of Virat Kohli's profits are made through brand endorsement, which will continue. Aside from this, Virat Kohli will be playing no less than 10 more years of cricket. All this indicates that Virat Kohli Net Worth will surpass many movie stars in the coming times.Also Read: Virat Kohli : Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
Adelaide Strikers will face the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash 2020-21 League match, also known as the Big Bash League, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.Adelaide Strikers have won four of their eight matches in the tournament so far. The bowlers performed extremely well, while Carrie Weatherald did well. This team will love their chances in this match.The Melbourne Renegades have won only one of their matches in the tournament so far. The sidekick fights, while Shawn Marsh and Riley Russo will miss this match as well. This team needs Aaron Finch's inspirational performance in this game.PITCH REPORT: This field has been a good hitter based on past records, the average first-half point for Big Bash 2020-21 in this field is 161 assists.Total Big Bash 2020-21 Games Played: 3; Bat 1st Won: 2; Bat 2nd Won: 1.Match Details :Time:- 12:40 PM IST, Live on Sony SixBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Adelaide Strikers – Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey, Jon Wells, Ryan Gibson, Jake Weatherald, Rashid Khan, Danny Briggs, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, Harry Conway.Melbourne Renegades – Aaron Finch, Mackenzie Harvey, Sam Harper, Jake Frazer-McGurk, Beau Webster, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim, Jack Prestwidge, Josh Lalor, Kane Richardson, Noor Ahmad.Big Bash 2020-21 5 Must-Have Players in the SquadAlex Carey, Aaron Finch, Kane Richardson, Rashid Khan, and Wes Agar.Big Bash 2020-21 STR vs REN Team Wicket-KeeperAlex Carey (Price 9.5) and Sam Harper (Price 8.5) will be our goalkeepers. Curry has scored 216 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while his average is 36. Harper was not a fan this Big Bash 2020-21 season, but he scored 279 points last season with an average of 25.36.Big Bash 2020-21 STR vs REN Team BatsmenAaron Finch (Price 10.5) and Mackenzie Harvey (Price 8) of Melbourne Renegades would be a hitter. Finch has scored 132 goals this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while Harvey played 34 good kicks in the last game. Both are not in great shape, but both must be determined.Jake Weatherald (Price 9.5) and Philip Salt (Price 9) will be the hitters of Adelaide Strikers. Weatherald scored 206 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while his average is 34.33. Salt is not in great shape, but it has a decent T20 record and its T20 hit rate is over 150.Big Bash 2020-21 STR vs REN Team All-RoundersMohammad Nabi (Price 9) will be the Melbourne Renegades comprehensive manager. Nabi is a seasoned off-road driver with over 4,000 T20 races and 250 T20 windows. He has scored 73 points in his last four matches, while also starting three wickets.Big Bash 2020-21 STR vs REN Team BowlersKane Richardson (Price 9) will be Melbourne Renegades. Richardson started ten wickets last season, while eleven wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season.Rashid Khan (Price 9.5), Peter Siddle (Price 9), and Wes Agar (Price 8.5) will be Adelaide Strikers shooters. Rashid started twelve wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season while playing some cameos with bats. Agar started with fourteen wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while Siddle started with thirteen. All three are ticket holders.Match Prediction: Adelaide Strikers are the favorites to win this game.Big Bash 2020-21 Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Aaron Finch and Alex CareyBig Bash 2020-21 Top Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Rashid Khan and Wes AgarBig Bash 2020-21 Fantasy Team DisclaimerAll our picks are based on an in-depth and accurate analysis of the players participating in the match, the field report, and reading other reasoning. Incorporate a number of factors as you craft your side with this article which serves as a match and player guide.Also Read: BIG BASH 2020-21 BRISBANE HEAT VS MELBOURNE STARS | PREVIEW, PROBABLE XI, MUCH MORE
Events in Indian Super League(ISL) continue until the eleventh week of play as NorthEast United FC face Hyderabad FC. The confrontation between the two teams in the center of the table takes place in Tilak Medan.ISL Fixtures NorthEast United FC PreviewNorthEast United FC comes to this match after losing to ATK Mohun Bagan. It was their second loss in their last three Indian Super League(ISL) matches.The Highlanders have lost their previous five matches, and are down to seventh on the ISL Points Table. They were not defeated in the first six matches of the competition but had seen their level drop in the last few matches.Head coach Gerard Nuss will be looking forward to getting his team back to their start when they encounter a system. The Highlanders team has taken a big boost recently with midfielder Federico Gallego returning from injury. Luis Machado and Idrissa Sela are key players in their forward-looking attack.ISL Fixtures Hyderabad FC PreviewHyderabad FC remains one of the surprise packages of ISL 2020-21. After losing three straight matches to Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and FC Goa, Nizam rallied in their last game.Led by two goals from Indian national player Halicharan Narzary, Hyderabad FC beat two-time ISL champions Chennayin FC 4-1. Joel Chianese and João Victor were the other two players on the results list.A win over Marina Matches means Hyderabad is sixth in the Indian Super League(ISL) ranking, tied by 12 points with Bengaluru FC. A victory over NorthEast United FC will propel them to the qualifying spots.ISL Fixtures NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC PredictionSince making their ISL debut last season, Hyderabad FC has met NorthEast United FC twice. They each achieved one victory and their last meeting ended with a 5--1 victory over Nizam.The two teams enter this clash with an inconsistent series of matches and we expect a difficult confrontation between two powerful defensive teams. Hyderabad club advanced a bit after their dramatic win over Chennayin.ISL Fixtures Prediction: NorthEast United FC 1-2 Hyderabad FCAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: KERALA BLASTERS VS ODISHA FC | ISL LIVE, ISL FIXTURES, ISL POINTS TABLE
We are just a month away from the start of the Australian Open 2021. But while the excitement is at its peak, the situation surrounding the outbreak cannot be taken lightly. As a result, the championship decided to impose heavy fines on anyone who did not follow the protocols.It is an attempt to inculcate the importance of safety regulations in all Melbourne Park attendees. Therefore, not only will the actions be limited to the culprit, but they will also affect your team members equally.Organizers have already agreed to bring all players and team members via charter flights on January 15 and 16.Fines and fees at the Australian Open 2021If someone leaves without permission from a licensed Victorian government official, the person faces a tour fine of up to $ 20,000.However, a fine will not be the only way to resolve the issue. The Australian Open 2021 has listed the number of strict measures one could face in the event of a violation.Initially, to maintain tournament fitness, the perpetrator may face disqualification. Moreover, the loss of prize money is possible.Apart from that, prolonged quarantine and isolation in a hotel room ordered by the government are also listed as measures.In particular, the Australian Open 2021 is the first tournament to allow time out of hotel rooms during the quarantine. Accordingly, the organizers expect players to follow the rules if they want to enjoy the benefits.Finally, the guilty person may also face arrest and deportation from Australia. Players are also advised that a violation of their team members will be considered a violation by them.Given the circumstances, players hope that no restrictions will be taken lightly. When it comes to tennis, everyone works hard to win their first major tournament of the year.Hopefully, there isn't a single instance of default and Happy Slam will happily start.Also Read: Australian Open 2021 delayed,will be playing in Melbourne from February 8 to 21
The eleventh round of the Indian Super League(ISL) tournament will see a showdown between the top two teams, ATK Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC against each other. The exciting showdown will take place at the Faturda Stadium in Margao.ATK Mohun Bagan PreviewATK Mohun Bagan entered this match with five consecutive matches undefeated. Coach Antonio Habas's team has made an impressive recovery after losing to Jamshedpur FC.ATK Mohun Bagan has appeared in great form in all departments so far. The defense scored four clean sheets in a row, bringing their total to seven for this Indian Super League(ISL) season.Roy Krishna, Mandir Singh, and David Williams worked well together on the Mariners attacking.Mumbai City FC PreviewMumbai City FC is the current league leader for Indian Super League(ISL) 2020-21. They have scored 22 points in nine games in a great show so far. The islanders won seven games, drew, and lost only once.Sergio Lopera's team was among the most productive in the league with a talented midfield at their disposal. Ahmed Jahouh, Rollin Burgess, and Hugo Bomos are the main innovators in the park center for the islanders.Adam le Fondre and Bartholomew Ogbeche were used in rotation by Lobera in the attack. The coach will be by his side to continue his positive momentum in the next Indian Super League(ISL) match.ATK Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City FC PredictionATK Mohun Bagan will face the Mumbai City Soccer Team for the first time in Indian Super League(ISL) history. The inhabitants of the island faced the previous attack 14 times over six seasons of the Indian Super League(ISL). The two teams won five times each, while four matches ended in a draw.Both teams have fatal forwards in their ranks, such as the Roy Krishna and the Adam Law Founder. The first half of the 2020-21 season at Indian Super League(ISL) will end with an exciting showdown with the potential for a Festival of Goals.It is difficult to call this match, but Mumbai should be given a slight advantage due to the great consistency they have shown throughout the Indian Super League(ISL) season.Prediction: ATK Mohun Bagan 2 - 3 Mumbai City FCAlso Read: ISL 2020-21: NorthEast United FC vs Hyderabad FC ISL LIVE, ISL FIXTURES, ISL POINTS TABLE
One of the most brutal players on this tour was world number 1, Novak Djokovic. Over the years, he has built a reputation for not matching his opponents like no other. The way the Serbian player covers the tennis courts makes it almost as if there are two players on his side of the court.The results obtained and the success of Novak Djokovic has been phenomenal in the last decade. It turns out that he is the only player in the modern era to have won four major tournaments in a row (Wimbledon 2015, US Open 2015, Australian Open 2016, French Open 2016).Novak Djokovic is spending quality time with his family in MarbellaAs the world enters the new year, the Grand Slam champion has traveled 17 times to Marbella, Spain. Serbs trained in the warmer climates rather than the snowy regions of Serbia.Since the much-needed break was fine after a somewhat erratic season, Djokovic decided to travel to the seaside location to relax. Even the world's No. 1 has bought properties in the area.After a disappointing season last year, the Serbian ace will surely look to bounce back next Australian Open season. He will also want to forget some of the episodes he played in the previous season, such as being disqualified for accidentally hitting a woman with the ball at the US Open.Also Read: Australia Open 2021 Champions to See a Drastic Change in Prize MoneyNovak Djokovic is the favorite at the Australian Open 2021It won't be long before the eight-time Australian Open champion leaves for Australia. Ahead of the Australian Open 2021, the Serbian will be leading the event in Adelaide. He will also lead Serbia in the ATP Cup, the defending champion.With the Serbian player having enjoyed one of the most successful periods of his career in Melbourne, he will definitely be the favorite at the Australian Open 2021.Also Read: Australian Open 2021 to Issue Hefty Fine for Protocols Breach
Adelaide Strikers will face the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash 2020-21 League match, also known as the Big Bash 2020-21 League, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.Adelaide Strikers have won four of their nine Championship matches to date. Philip Salt scored an impressive half-century in the last game, while Curry was also making some good shots. Rashid Khan will play his last game this season, and Seidel is injured. The Forwards want to regain their balance after losing to the Superstars.The Melbourne Stars have won three of their eight tournament matches. Glenn Maxwell was his best hitter, while Marcus Stoinis needs his support in this game. Nicholas Boran is back home, while Coulter Nile is still injured. The stars have been reporting to Adam Zampa and William Hatcher in the bowling department. This team desperately needs to win.Pitch Report: This Pitch has been a decent hitter based on past records. The average Big Bash 2020-21 first-half score in this field is 165 assists.Total BBL 10 Games Played: 4Bat 1st Won: 2; Bat 2nd Won: 2.Match Details :Time:- 1:45 PM IST, Live on Sony SixBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Adelaide Strikers – Philip Salt, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey, Jon Wells, Ryan Gibson, Jake Weatherald, Rashid Khan, Danny Briggs, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Harry Conway.Melbourne Stars – Marcus Stoinis, Andre Fletcher, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dunk, Hilton Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Liam Hatcher, Sam Rainbird, Haris Rauf.5 Must-Have Players in the SquadAlex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Rashid Khan, and Wes Agar.STR vs STA Team Wicket-KeeperAlex Carey (Price 9.5) will be our goalkeeper. Curry has scored 258 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while his average is 36.86. Curry was the best hitter on the team.STR vs STA Team BatsmenNick Larkin (Price 8.5) would be a star hitter in Melbourne. Larkin scored 297 points last season with an average of 37.12, while his average hit was 136.87. He will finish third in this Big Bash 2020-21 game.Jake Weatherald (Price 9.5) and Philip Salt (Price 9) will be the hitters of Adelaide Strikers. Weatherald scored 225 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while his average is 32.14. Salt scored a half-century in the last game, and he has a decent T20 record overall.STR vs STA Team All-RoundersMarcus Stoinis (Price 10.5) and Glenn Maxwell (Price 10) will be our overall players in Melbourne Stars. Maxi has scored 255 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season with an average of 42.50, while he's also starting out on some terrain. Stoinis was the top scorer in running races last Big Bash season, while he scored 230 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season. They are both champions.STR vs STA Team BowlersHaris Rauf (Price 8.5) and Liam Hatcher (Price 8) will be Melbourne Stars players. Hatcher has spread 10 wickets in the tournament, while Raouf snatched 20 wickets in 10 matches last Big Bash season. Both are defibrillators that work.Rashid Khan (Price 9.5), Daniel Worrall (Price 8.5), and Wes Agar (Price 8.5) will be Adelaide Strikers shooters. Rashid climbed fourteen wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season while playing some cameos with bats. Agar started fifteen wickets this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while Worrall started seven. All three are ticket holders.Match Prediction: Melbourne Stars will be the favorites to win this game.Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Glenn Maxwell and Alex CareyTop Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Rashid Khan and Marcus StoinisFantasy Team DisclaimerAll our picks are based on an in-depth and accurate analysis of the players participating in the match, the field report, and reading other reasoning. Incorporate a number of factors as you craft your side using this article which serves as a guide to the game and players.Also Read: BIG BASH 2020-21 ADELAIDE STRIKERS VS MELBOURNE RENEGADES
Cricket will return to India in February next year when India hosts England. India is set to play 4 Tests, 5 T20I, and 3 ODI against England, as BCCI announced on Thursday. It will be a good opportunity for both teams to get used to the conditions in India, especially with the T20 World Cup that will be held in India next year. Fans will be excited to see cricket returning to the country after nearly a year.Here is the full schedule of India vs England 2021.India vs England 2021, Test series Schedule1st Test: Chennai | 5th Feb-9th Feb2nd Test: Chennai | 13th Feb-17th Feb3rd Test: Ahmedabad | 24th Feb-28th Feb (D/N)4th Test: Ahmedabad | 4th-8th MarchIndia vs England 2021, T20I series Schedule1st T20I: Ahmedabad | 12th March2nd T20I: Ahmedabad | 14th March3rd T20I: Ahmedabad | 16th March4th T20I: Ahmedabad | 18th March5th T20I: Ahmedabad | 20th MarchIndia vs England 2021, ODI series schedule:1st ODI: Pune | 23rd March2nd ODI: Pune | 26th March3rd ODI: Pune | 28th MarchAlso Read: Jasprit Bumrah become highest paid Indian cricketer in 2020
Perth Scorchers will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the League Match of Big Bash 2020-21, aka Big Bash 2020-21 League which, will be played at The Optus Stadium in Perth.Perth Scorchers have won their last few games, and they are looking in brilliant form. Colin Munro is in excellent form, whereas he has the support of other batsmen. Jhye Richardson and Andrew Tye have been taking wickets, whereas Behrendorff is also bowling some top opening spells. Mitchell Marsh has been the great all-rounder and captain. This team is hard to defeat.Hobart Hurricanes have won five of their nine games in the Big Bash 2020-21 tournament so far. Ben McDermott has been batting well, whereas Short, Malan, and Ingram are struggling a little. Meredith & Ellis are their best bowlers, whereas the experience of Boland is also a big asset. They would want to get a win after two consecutive defeats.Pitch Report – This pitch has been great for batting based on the previous records. The average 1st inning score in Big Bash 2020-21 at this ground is 180 runs.Total BBL 10 Games Played: 4 Bat 1st Won: 4; Bat 2nd Won: 0.Match Details :Time:- 1.45 PM, Live on Sony Sports NetworkBig Bash 2020-21 Probable XI for both sides:-Perth Scorchers – Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy, Joe Clarke, Josh Inglis, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Fawad Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner, Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson.Hobart Hurricanes – Ben McDermott, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, Colin Ingram, Sandeep Lamichhane, Peter Handscomb, Tim David, Johan Botha, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Scott Boland.5 Must-Have Players in the SquadBen McDermott, Mitchell Marsh, D’arcy Short, Dawid Malan, and Jhye Richardson.SCO vs HUR Team Wicket-KeeperBen McDermott (Price 9.5) and Josh Inglis (Price 8.5) will be our goalkeepers. McDermott has scored 299 points this Big Bash 2020-21 season, while his average is 49.83. Inglis has scored 156 points in his last four matches. They both like to play an aggressive type of cricket.SCO vs HUR Team BatsmenJason Roy (Price 10) and Joe Clarke (Price 8.5) will be our hitters for Perth Scorchers. Roy is not in great shape, but he's a prodigy of the white ball, while also scoring four pods. Clark is a great first-class hitter, with a strike rate of 149.77 for T20 cricket.Dawid Malan (Price 9.5) will be a batsmen Hobart Hurricane. Malan is the number one-hitter in the T20I rankings, while he's scored 175 points in five matches here at Big Bash 2020-21. He's a brilliant player, but he's not in great shapeSCO vs HUR Team All-RoundersMitchell Marsh (Price 9.5) will be all our Perth Scorchers. Marsh resumed bowling, began with four wickets in the tournament and scored 187 club throws.D’arcy Short (Price 10) will have the overall Hobart Hurricanes. El Shorta isn't in great shape, but he's a machine in the Big Bash League. He scored 357 points last season, while he scored 141 this season. Short also tore down six plots of land in his bowling alley.SCO vs HUR Team BowlersJhye Richardson (Price 9) and Andre Tye (Price 8.5) will be the archers of Perth Scorchers. Richardson started Seventeen Wickets this season, while Tai started ten. They are both in great shape.Riley Meredith (Price 8.5) and Nathan Ellis (Price 8.5) will be our archers from Hobart Hurricanes. Meredith started Ten Wickets last season, while Ellis chose twelve. They both took twelve plots of land each this season.Match Prediction: Perth Scorchers have chances to win this game.Top Names for the Captaincy Role:-Mitchell Marsh and D’arcy ShortTop Names for the Vice-Captaincy Role:-Both the captain’s pick + Dawid Malan and Ben McDermottFantasy Team DisclaimerAll our picks are based on an in-depth and accurate analysis of the players participating in the match, the field report, and reading other reasoning. Incorporate a number of factors as you craft your side using this article which serves as a guide to the game and players.Also Read: BIG BASH 2020-21 ADELAIDE STRIKERS VS PERTH SCORCHERS
Every fan is desperate for the Australian Open 2021 for one reason only. It is believed that the great Roger Federer will be back on the field after a year at Grand Slam. The excitement in the tennis world is at an all-time high and they want to welcome the Swiss master with open hands.Roger Federer suffered a knee injury at the Australian Open last year. The semi-final match against Novak Djokovic was the last professional tennis match he had ever played. Then he underwent two knee operations during the long period of rest due to the Coronavirus epidemic. The injury did not allow the legend to go out on the field all season.However, just a month after the Australian Open 2021, Roger Federer delivered some unfortunate news. The winner of the 20 Grand Slam decided to withdraw from the Grand Slam. It is definitely a heartbreaking moment for fans. However, they do realize Roger Federer may be back soon.Why is Roger Federer not playing the Australian Open 2021?Roger Federer's withdrawal from the Australian Open 2021 surprised fans. According to Craig Tilly, CEO of Tennis Australia, Roger Federer couldn't recover in time. The Swiss were definitely not feeling well and so he decided to retire. However, there were also some other claims.According to an Australian Open 2021 official, Roger Federer's decision was not to withdraw from the Grand Slam, but rather to the influence of his wife Mirka. The official further claimed that Roger Federer withdrew due to his family and quarantine issues, not due to injury.Roger Federer biographer Simon Graf described all of these claims as false and unfounded. It was believed Roger Federer would definitely have played in Grand Slam if he were completely fit.Whatever the reason, it is clear that world number five Roger Federer will not be playing in Melbourne now. It looks like the fans will have to wait a little longer to see the legend on the field again.When will Roger Federer return to the court?There is no official confirmation of Roger Federer's return at this time. However, Graf believes Roger Federer will definitely play the Dubai Tennis Championships in March 2021.Roger Federer certainly hasn't had an impressive record at the US Open or the French Open in the past decade. Since he's not playing in the Australian Open 2021 now, he's sure to be aiming for Wimbledon 2021 now.Also Read: Novak Djokovic is rejuvenating with his family before the Australian Open 2021
While it's easy to focus on the likes of Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James, American athletes aren't the only ones who can make huge sums of money. If you want proof of this fact, look no further than Roger Federer. During his time on the tennis court, the Swiss star earned more than his fair share of the cash.Although Roger Federer net worth is millions, Ace Tennis is not entirely obsessed with living the luxury life. In fact, you already have a simple plan for your retirement.Roger Federer’s legendary tennis careerIn the tennis world, some legendary names have stood the test of time. Although it hasn't been called a profession yet, it's actually safe to put Roger Federer in this category.Roger Federer appeared on the scene in the late 1990s, making a name for himself in the youth circle. Joined the ATP Tour as a teenager in the summer of 1998; The following year, he made his Grand Slam debut at the French Open.While there were some growing pains along the way, Roger Federer showed he had what it took to play at the highest level; In 2001, he dueled with Pete Sampras in a classic five-set match at Wimbledon. The Swiss star achieved final success in 2003, earning his first singles title at Grand Slam, defeating Andy Roddick at the All England Club. From there, the rest is history.Despite turning 39 in August 2020, Roger Federer is still a staple in the tennis world. The Swiss may have missed a step in recent years, but his resume - 20 Grand Slam titles, 11 runners-up times, and countless other records - speaks for itself.Also Read: Darts Rules: How To Play Darts | Players and equipment | ScoringTurning tennis success into a $450 million net worthDue to the individual nature of tennis, Roger Federer did not sign massive group contracts like most North American athletes. However, this fact did not prevent him from amassing a huge net worth.According to Forbes, Roger Federer has earned more than $ 130 million in profit over the years. However, these funds represent only a small portion of your earnings. Due to his stellar status, "the Swiss have an unparalleled portfolio of lucrative endorsement deals".Roger Federer has dealt with companies like Mercedes-Benz, Rolex, Credit Suisse, Barilla, and Wilson Sporting Goods, each generating millions of dollars annually. He also moved from Nike to Uniqlo in 2018, where he signed a 10-year deal worth $ 300 million.As you'd expect, these income streams combine to make Roger Federer incredibly rich. The Swiss star's net worth is estimated to be roughly $ 450 million.Roger Federer has a simple plan for his retirementNo professional athlete, not even a dominant player like Roger Federer, can keep playing forever; In the end, Father Time catches up with everyone. While the Swiss star isn't ready to call it a career yet, he knows exactly what he will do upon retirement.As per Roger Federer net worth, he could spend his free time doing whatever his heart desires. However, he seems to have a pretty casual plan up his sleeve.“After my career, I'm not going to sit on the couch,” Roger Federer told NZZ in German, according to a quote posted by Business Insider. "I recently bought an old bus from the 1960s. I can't wait to take it. Europe is small, everything is easily accessible. Traveling is easier than ever."While Ace Tennis is no stranger, your European retirement trip will be a little different; With no sporting obligations, Roger Federer will be ready to just relax."I would like to visit all the cities and countries in which I was a tennis player, completely relaxed and without the stress of sports," he explained.That feeling is something we can all deal with, even without millions of dollars in the bank.Also Read: Virat Kohli Net Worth 2020
The ATP Cup 2021 will officially announce the start of the Australian tennis season. Most of the world's best players will compete in the ATP Cup, which starts a week before the Australian Open.When and Where Will It Be Played?The ATP Cup 2021 will be played entirely in Melbourne Park from February 1-5. The five-day tournament (Monday to Friday) will take place alongside two other ATP 250 events, occupying the fifth week of the ATP calendar.How does the tournament work?The tournament consists of 12 teams, divided into four groups of three for the group stage, and it is a free game for all. The winners from each team advance to the knockout stages, with the remaining four teams competing in the semi-finals.Which teams will compete?Here are the 12 teams competing in the 2021 ATP Cup. Each team consists of four players. Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios withdrew from this year's ATP Cup and decided to compete in the ATP 250 event instead.Serbia: Novak Djokovic, Dusan Lajovic, Filip Krajinovic, Nikola CacicSpain: Rafael Nadal, Roberto Bautista Agut, Marcel Granollers, Pablo Carreno BustaAustria: Dominic Thiem, Dennis Novak, Philipp Oswald, Tristan-Samuel WeissbornRussia: Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Aslan Karatsev, Evgeny DonskoyGreece: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Michail Pervolarakis, Markos Kalovelonis, Petros TsitsipasGermany: Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, Kevin Krawietz, Andreas MiesArgentina: Diego Schwartzman, Guido Pella, Horacio Zeballos, Maximo GonzalezItaly: Matteo Berrettini, Fabio Fognini, Simone Bolelli, Andrea VavassoriJapan: Kei Nishikori, Yoshihito Nishioka, Ben McLachlan, Toshihide MatsuiFrance: Gael Monfils, Benoit Paire, Nicolas Mahut, Edouard Roger-VasselinCanada: Denis Shapovalov, Milos Raonic, Peter Polansky, Steven DiezAustralia: Alex de Minaur, John Millman, John Peers, Luke SavilleWhat is the format?Each tie consists of two singles matches and one doubling. The country that wins two matches will win a draw. Each country will play two qualifying matches in the group stage. The singles match will be the best of the three sets of tiebreakers, while the doubles match will feature an ad-free scoring and tiebreaker match instead of the third set.How Much Is the Prize Money?The ATP Cup 2021 prize is $ 7.5 million. The total prize money awarded to players consists of three components, including entrance fees, the prize money for individually won matches, and the prize money for relationships.Also read: Australian Open 2021 organizers forced to cancel the quarantine stay plan for international players
The Indian women's hockey team left the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi for Argentina on Sunday. This will be the first round of the national team in almost a year. India Hockey Company also selected the 25-member Indian Hockey Team for the tour. The Indian team is scheduled to play two games against Argentina (Junior) on January 17 and 19, two games against Argentina B on January 22 and 24, and four matches against Argentina on January 26, 28, 30, and 31. Indian hockey and the host national league have created a biological bubble in Argentina for both the Argentina women's team and the Indian women's team. The Indian women hockey team will be staying in a hotel where separate team rooms have been provided for all meals, team meetings, sessions, etc.“It feels great to be on the road again. We have worked hard on our game for the past few months and it is time to put our skills to live in an international match. Playing in international matches will be a bit different at this point.” Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal said in at Statement: "We will be in a biological bubble, and the team is excited to return to the field in the best possible way at this time."The entire Indian group underwent a Covid-19 RT-PCR test 72 hours before leaving New Delhi. Although there are no quarantine requirements upon arrival in Argentina, the team will continue to comply with all health and safety measures recommended by the governments of India and Argentina, according to Hockey India in an official statement.The deputy captain and goalkeeper of the Indian women's hockey team, Savita, thanked Hockey India and SAI for organizing the tour of Argentina.We desperately need to return to a competitive situation where there is not much time left for the Olympics. We have been doing well in the training sessions, but the international match is always the real test for any athlete. Therefore, we would like to thank Savita: “India Hockey and SAI for their efforts. In organizing a tour for us. We are looking forward to a great game and we hope to start playing with all our energy from the first match. "The 25-member Indian Women's Hockey squad: Rani (Captain), Savita (Vice-Captain), Rajani Etimarpu, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Gurjit Kaur, Deep Grace Ekka, Rashmita Minz, Manpreet Kaur, Reena Khokhar, Monika, Nikki Pradhan, Vandana Katariya, Navneet Kaur, Navjot Kaur, Jyoti, Udita, Rajwinder Kaur, Salima Tete, Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lilima Minz, Neha Goyal, Namita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi.Also Read: THE 47TH FIH STATUTORY CONGRESS WILL HAPPEN IN DELHI
The Rules of Carrom or KaromCarrom or Karom is a game that has long been played in India and Southeast Asia, but the game has become increasingly popular in most parts of the world over the past century. There are a lot of differences in the carrom rules though there are an international regulatory body and several major national bodies, even these differences in the carrom rules depending on the situation. Masters Games build the following carrom rules on the UK Carrom Club rules(Carrom Rules), adapting them for simplicity whenever possible.EquipmentThe following dimensions vary greatly and are only presented as an example of a tournament board. Carrom Board is a flat, square, and smooth wooden board that can be 72 cm or 74 cm square and should be placed 60 to 70 cm above the ground(some of the carrom Rules). At each corner there is a circular hole that can be 51 mm in diameter and under each hole, there is a grid to catch billiard-like pieces. Two lines are drawn on the table along the diagonals. These are "fault lines". In the center, there are two concentric circles: the central circle is the size of one piece, and the main circle is about six times larger in diameter. Outside the circles and slightly inward on each side of the board, there are two straight lines parallel to the edge of the board. The distance between them should be approximately 3.8 cm and the long, thin space between them before the diagonal fault lines at each end ends with a red circle of 3.8 cm in diameter. This thin rectangle with circles at each end is called the "baseline", and the nearest baseline to a player in the area from which the player's striker should play.There are nine dark or black pieces and nine-light or white pieces plus a red piece called the "Queen". The smooth wood pieces are slightly smaller than the front piece, which is between 3.8 cm and 4.4 cm in diameter. People often have their own strikes which can also be bone or dentin and are usually somewhat heavier than the cut, although they may vary in weight from one-half to four times the weight of the piece. On some boards, potato starch, chalk powder, or other lubricant is used to make the pieces slide more easily over the surface of the plate; The most common lubricant is boric acid.PreparationTo decide who goes first, the player must hold a hidden piece with one hand. If the opponent correctly guesses which hand, the opponent chooses who goes first, otherwise, he chooses the player who hides the piece. The person who plays first aims to put the white pieces in a pocket.The game is played by two opponents seated opposite each other. To start, the queen is placed in the center of the board. Six pieces are placed directly around the queen in a circle, each touching the queen and her neighbors. The remaining twelve pieces are placed around the inner circle of six, with each outer piece touching the inner circle. Pieces must be switched in both circles. The two circles were oriented so that the queen, a white piece of the inner circle, and a white piece of the outer circle were in a straight line indicating the center of the side of the board where the player who would play first sits.ObjectivePlayers take turns playing. The turn consists of one or more hits. The player wins by putting all the pieces of the chosen color in their pockets first. However, no player can win until one player has "covered the Queen". To cover the queen, the player must place one of his pieces in his pocket right after the queen's pocket. If the queen is in her pockets but not covered, the queen is returned to the board. Both players usually try to cover the queen in addition to trying to win the game because the player who wins and covers the queen also gets extra points.StrikingFor each shot, the player must place the striker inside the baseline or in one of the two circles at each end of the baseline.The front inside the baseline should touch both the front line and the backline.An attacker cannot "cut the moon": must be placed partly inside the baseline and partly inside the circle.The player must hit the striker with his finger in order to cross the front end line; It is not allowed to do this horizontally or backward.The striker must not hit the piece on or behind the forward baseline until the attacker has crossed the forward baseline.When hitting, the player's hand or arm must not cross the diagonal lines of the bean at either end of the baseline.Basic rulesIn the first round, the player is allowed three attempts to "break", that is, disturb the central set of counters.It doesn't matter which piece the attacker hits first and it doesn't matter if the attacker doesn't hit any.If the attacker punches the queen and/or one or more pieces of his color, the player retrieves the attacking player and makes another hit.If the player does not pocket any piece or makes a mistake, the turn ends.Also Read: Pickleball RulesCovering the QueenA player can only put a pocket and cover the Queen if that player already has at least one piece of that player's color.If a player pockets the Queen before he is allowed to cover her, the role continues, but the Queen returns to the center at the end of the turn.If the player places the Queen and one of his private pieces in the same role, that is important and that player has covered the Queen. The said player must have already obtained at least 1 Piece to cover the Queen as usual.When a player places the Queen in the pockets but does not cover them, the opponent returns the Queen as close as possible to the central circle.Other RulesThe pieces that are returned to the center can be placed above the other pieces within the main circle.If the pieces stand on their edge or overlap with another piece, they are left as they are until they are moved again in the normal course of play.If the firing pin stops under another part, the firing pin should be removed with the least possible discomfort in the cover part.FoulsWhen a player commits a foul, the turn ends immediately and a penalty is imposed. The penalty is for the opponent to return a pocket piece to the board anywhere within the main circle. Any other pieces that must be returned to the board are also placed inside the main circle by the opponent. Naturally, pieces are placed to give the opponent an advantage.The error is recorded in the following situations:The striker is pocketed.Leave the racket or any other piece of the board.The player places the opponent's piece. If the queen is also hit by the pocket, the opponent returns her to the center with the penalty piece. Any other pieces that were placed in the pocket on the same hit remain in the pocket.The player places the opponent's last piece. Regardless of whether or not the Queen is covered, the opponent's piece is returned to the center in addition to the penalty piece.The player places the last piece before covering the queen. In this case, both the pocket piece and the penalty piece are returned to the center.The player breaks the carrom rules of hitting.The player touches any piece in play, except for the front.The first player to attack fails to break the meters with three attempts.Where a penalty is incurred but no pocketed pieces exist to return, the penalty is "owed" until a piece becomes available. If a penalty is owed, when a piece becomes available due to being pocketed, the piece is returned to the center by the opponent at the end of the turn. Should the opponent forget to do this before the start of the next turn, any owed penalties are lost.ScoringAt the end of the game, the winner scores 1 point for each opponent's piece remaining on the board. If the winner also installs the queen, an additional 5 points are scored. Thus the game's maximum score is 14 points.Usually, the match is played at 29 points and the match is played, if the winner's score reaches 24 points or more, 5 additional points are not added to cover the Queen.DoublesCarrom rules play four people at a rate of two. For the doubles game, the partners sit opposite each other and the turns continue in a clockwise direction. Other than that, the game is exactly the same as in the singles game. However, the game has a different character, because the pieces behind the baseline can be safely left for the partner to handle, unlike the singles game where the pieces located behind the baseline can only be. It moves by an opponent or bounces off the edges of the board.Also Read: TEQBALL: Teqball Rules | Teqball Challenges | Teqball players
The last World Snooker Championship was held between July 31 and August 16, 2020, and Ronnie O'Sullivan won the sixth World Snooker Championship. All the information you need to know about the World Snooker Championships 2021, which starts on April 17th, and how to purchase tickets to the tournament.Why don't you like billiards? When billiard giants compete with each other to come out as pool champions at the end of the year. Snooker is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Whether in terms of adopting sport as a profession or in terms of the audience.Billiards is on the rise, every year the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) organizes the World Series of Billiards.World Snooker Championship 2021 Schedule, Fixtures & DrawsThe World Snooker Championship 2021 will take place from April 17 to May 3, 2021, at Crucible Theater in Sheffield, England. The tournament was postponed this year due to Covid 19, which resulted in the tournament ending later than usual. However, next year the tournament will have its traditional schedule.Start Date: 17th April 2021Final Date: 3rd May 2021The tournament will be held at the Crucible Stadium in Sheffield, UK. This will be the 45th year in a row that the World Snooker Championship 2021 will be held at Crucible Stadium. The full schedule of the World Snooker Championship 2021 and matches will be updated here once officials are confirmed.The event is sponsored by the popular bookmaker Betfred. Hence, it is generally referred to as Betfred World Snooker Championship 2021 for sponsorship reasons.The World Snooker Championship 2021 Qualifiers will take place in the last week of April 2020 in four separate rounds and 16 players will participate in the main draw.How to Buy World Snooker Championship 2021 Tickets?It might be six months until the World Series begins, but here's some good news for pool fans. WPBSA recently opened a portal for fans to purchase tickets for the World Snooker Championship 2021.Yes, tickets are live, tickets go on sale on September 28 at 12 noon. It can only be purchased online through the Crucible Theater website and official ticket partner of World Snooker Championship SEE Tickets.Next year tickets will be divided into 3 classes, which are Standard, Premium, and VIP. Although ticket prices differ in terms of tournament progress.RoundStandard PricePremiumVIP1st Round£36-£40£90Not Available2nd Round£40-45£95Not AvailableQuarterfinals £55 £105Not AvailableSemi-final£75-80£130£325Final£110-120 £170£425The VIP ticket starts only for the semi-finals and the final. The package includes dinner, drinks, and meeting a legend.Player’s RankingThe tournament opened in 1927 and next year will celebrate its 94th edition. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the titleholder after defeating Keren Wilson (18-8).The format for the snooker tournament is that 128 players will participate in the tournament as of April 17th. 16 players will qualify to compete against the best 16 in the world in the main draw for the first round.Therefore, the list of the top 16 pool players in the world is as follows.£RankingPlayerPrize Money1Judd Trump£ 1,658,0002Ronnie O’Sullivan£ 1,104,0003Neil Robertson£ 918,0004Mark Selby£ 789,0005Mark Allen£ 653,5006Kyren Wilson£ 593,5007John Higgins£ 534,5008Shaun Murphy£ 495,5009Stephen Maguire£ 459,50010Ding Junhui£ 402,75011Stuart Bingham£ 391,50012Yan Bingtao£ 330,00013David Gilbert£ 328,50014Mark Williams£ 297,75015Jack Lisowski£ 288,25016Joe Perry£ 259,500World Championship Format 2021Here's the match format scheduled for this World Snooker Championship 2021 season.Round one: Best of 19 framesRound two: Best of 25 framesQuarter-finals: Best of 25 framesSemi-finals: Best of 33 framesFinal: Best of 35 framesThe full matches of the World Snooker Championship 2021 will be broadcast on BBC and Eurosport in the UK.Also Read: World Snooker Championship 2020
We are only three weeks away from the Australian Open 2021 and his craze has reached its climax. Fans are eagerly waiting for their stars to return to the field as soon as possible, having had to give up tennis for most of 2020. The tournament will take place from February 8, 2021, to February 21, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia.Although Roger Federer has withdrawn from the tournament, there are several other major players who will capture the attention of the fans. Defending champion Novak Djokovic and world number two Rafael Nadal will start as the first and second seed. US Open 2020 winner Dominic Tim, Daniel Medvedev, and Stephanos Tsitsipas will be other players to watch at Grand Slam.When it comes to the WTA tournaments, world number one Ashley Barty will return to the Grand Slam tournament. Naomi Osaka and defending champion Sofia Kenin are other strong contenders for the title. Nevertheless, all eyes will be on the 2020 French Open winner Ija Soyatek and Arena Sabalenka, who record a colossal winning streak.As is often the case, one of the most anticipated questions is: Can Serena Williams lift her 24th Grand Slam title in Melbourne this year?Where can fans enjoy the live-action of the Australian Open 2021?Nine Network is the official broadcasting organization for Grand Slam in Australia after claiming the rights in 2020 for five years. Fans in Australia will be able to watch the action live on Nine Network.In Europe, Eurosport is the exclusive Grand Slam live announcer. Apart from that, SRG (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation) will broadcast the championship in Switzerland, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting) in the Netherlands, and RTS (Radio Serbia TV) in Serbia.The tennis channel, ESPN 2 and ESPN 3 will broadcast the matches live in the USA.In China, the national CCTV station together with Shanghai TV and Beijing TV will present the event live for the fans. In India, fans will receive live updates on the Sony SIX network, while in Japan, the Australian Open 2021 will be broadcast live on NHK and the pay-TV network WOWOW.Fans all over the world will be able to watch the competition of their favorite players live.Also Read: Australian Open 2021 to Issue Hefty Fine for Protocols Breach
Ronnie O'Sullivan, the five-time world champion, is one of the best pool players I have ever seen.Ronnie O'Sullivan, the young sports prodigy, was heading to the top but faced many hurdles along the way, including dealing with his father in prison for murder and drug addiction.Known as 'Rocket' Ronnie due to his playing speed, Ronnie O'Sullivan has played in over 280 championships with a number of fights along the way.Ronnie O'Sullivan's backgroundAs a young man, a West Midlands man was a marvel with a stick in his hands.Ronnie O'Sullivan made his first leap of the century at the age of 10 and became a British Under-16 champion at the age of 13.From there, it became clear that Ronnie O'Sullivan was destined for great things when he became a professional at the age of 16.Over the years, he has produced moments of pure magic and forged fierce sports competitions with the likes of Stephen Hendry.Ronnie O'Sullivan fell in love with the game as he ended up working on a pig farm and had to deal with his father in prison for murder.Ronnie O'Sullivan's fatherRonnie O'Sullivan's father, also Ronnie, was imprisoned in 1992 for the evil murder of Bruce Bryan, the driver of Charlie Cray - brother of gangsters Ronnie and Reggie - during a fight at a nightclub in Chelsea.However, Ronnie O'Sullivan defended his father, saying, “He was a very generous person and some had treated this kindness as a weakness and played on it. That was his downfall.“The loyalty that I felt towards my father ... I would do whatever he asked for.“My dad used to say it was like a visit for him when he saw me on TV. I thought, 'Bloody hell, this has to be the most important thing, it's keeping it going."So I knew I couldn't give up, even though I hated it. I couldn't deprive my father of that."Ronnie O'Sullivan's professional recordThroughout his illustrious career, Ronnie O'Sullivan has participated in more than 280 professional championships and has an impressive record.He has won more than 50 championships and reached the final less than 90 times.Ronnie O'Sullivan reached the 37th semifinals and 54th quarter-finals and was ranked first in the world five times.Ronnie O'Sullivan's most controversial momentsRonnie O'Sullivan's life would not seem out of place in an award-winning novel.In 1996, at the same tournament in which Ronnie O'Sullivan was criticized for "bragging" after playing, he allegedly hit the head with Michael Janley, the press assistant at the time.He was fined £ 20,000 and suspended for two yearsIn 2006, Stephen Hendry succeeded him, he ran out of office after being put in black.Losing the red, Ronnie O'Sullivan left his opponent baffled when he shook hands with Hendry and the referee before leaving. He was fined £ 20,800.In 1998, Ronnie O'Sullivan was stripped of the Irish Master's title after cannabis was in his system.At the 2016 Welsh Open, Ronnie O'Sullivan turned down the opportunity to take a maximum breather, describing the £ 10,000 prize money offered as "too cheap".Also Read: Billiards | Facts about Billiards | Rules of BilliardsWhen was Ronnie O'Sullivan given an OBE?Ronnie O'Sullivan was awarded the OBE New Year Medal with Honors in 2015 for the role he played in a game of pool.He received his award from Prince Charles in May of the following year with his partner, Leila Rawas.However, he said two years ago it would be a "shame" to receive a tribute to his controversial past.How many books has Ronnie O'Sullivan written?He has authored three books in total, the most recent of which is a novel entitled Framed, which he released in November 2016.It is about a man named Frankie James whose mother has disappeared, his father was in prison, and he owed money to swimming club SoHo which he inherited from one of the most powerful gangsters in London. He revealed that the book was based on events from its inception.Ronnie O'Sullivan has also written two autobiographies, titled Running (2013) and Ronnie (2003).Ronnie O'Sullivan's net worth?Since beginning his career in 1992, Ronnie O'Sullivan has won £ 8.5 million in prize money.His most successful year came in the year 2000, at which time he earned £ 684,130.But overall, her net worth is believed to be around £ 32 million.Ronnie O'Sullivan's marital status Ronnie O'Sullivan has three children from a two-year relationship with Sally Magnus and two children from a relationship with Joe Langley.However, she is now settled with Ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant Laila Rawas.The couple got engaged in 2013 but has yet to bond.Also Read: WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP 2021: EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT IT
Following the schedule, the Australian Open 2021 will begin on February 8, 2021. However, clouds of uncertainty still hang around the Grand Slam.The coronavirus epidemic is not over yet and it could become a major obstacle for the elderly. The effect is that the pandemic has the potential to cancel the Grand Slam.Two crew members tested positive before the Australian Open 2021Two crew members onboard tennis trips have recently tested positive for COVID-19. This is a major concern as there is a possibility that they may have infected other passengers.According to some reports, management required about 50 players to remain under strict quarantine until further orders. This is also very annoying for players as they will not be able to train outside until the following instructions arrive.In such a scenario, it's really hard for Tennis Australia to organize the event as scheduled. However, Craig Tiley, Tennis Australia's CEO, has more to say about it.Although two crew members have contracted the virus, Tilly said management will stick to the planned date without any delay or cancellation. He noted that it was unfortunate that two people had tested positive, but he also revealed that there were 643 other tests that came back negative.“Ticket sales have gone well, we have two weeks of great tennis and we definitely intend to continue with those appointments. So far, we have had 643 negative tests and two, unfortunately, they have been positive,” Tilly said.From Tiley's words, it looks absolutely certain that the Australian Open 2021 will take place in its regular schedule. However, there are still three weeks left before Grand Slam. Even though Tiley appears assertive in her position, she will have to change something in her plans if more positive situations arise in the future.As of now, the Australian Open 2021 is underway and will be held from February 8, 2021, to February 21, 2021. It will be the first major tournament of the year, so fans are very excited about it. . They definitely hope it won't be canceled so they can see their favorite stars live soon.Also Read: Novak Djokovic is rejuvenating with his family before the Australian Open 2021
The goal has the ultimate guide for the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for February 2021 with Bayern MunichThe 17th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup will start in February 2021 after the tournament was postponed from its original start date in December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Club World Cup champion will be won through a knockout tournament featuring world winners from continental club competitions.2019 winner Liverpool will not be able to defend their title as they failed to win the 2020 UEFA Champions League, with Bayern Munich as the representative of UEFA in this year's edition.What is the 2020 Club World Cup?The Club World Cup is a knockout tournament in which the winners from the six continental federations, as well as the host nation's league champions, participate to designate the Club World Champion.It is not considered a prestigious competition like the Champions League, but due to its global nature it remains a huge honor for the clubs.The tournament evolved over the years, from 1960 to 2004, UEFA and CONMEBOL played the Intercontinental Cup, with winners of the UEFA Champions League and Libertadores Cup competing in a unique final.Subsequently, FIFA introduced the Club World Cup in 2000, although several problems delayed their inaugural competition until 2005.This year, the Club World Cup will be held in Qatar, ahead of the host country for the 2022 World Cup.The FIFA Club World Cup 2020 will be the last version to be played in its current status after FIFA confirmed its plans to update it to the 2021 edition, with the aim of expanding the competition to include 24 teams.Which teams qualified for the 2020 Club World Cup?Bayern (UEFA) is participating in the competition after winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League.TBC (CONMEBOL). The winner in South America, the winner of the 2020 Copa Libertadores, will be confirmed on January 20, 2021. Boca Juniors, River Plate, Palmeiras, and Santos are all in dispute.UANL (Concacaf) participates as CONCACAF Champions League 2020 winners.Auckland City (OCF) was ready to participate but withdrew due to complications from Covid-19.Al-Ahly (CAF) enters the 2019-20 CAF Champions League winner.Al Duhail (AFC) will participate as the host of the tournament.Also Read: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in IndiaWhich venues will be used for the 2020 Club World Cup?The matches will be held in three stadiums in Al Rayyan City: Khalifa International Stadium, Education City Stadium and Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium.The three stadiums are set to host the 2022 World Cup matches.2020 Club World Cup fixtures & datesFirst-roundNo.DateMatchTime (local / GMT)Location1Feb 1Al-Duhail vs Auckland City (Withdrew)8:30pm / 5:30pmAhmed bin Ali StadiumSecond roundNo.DateMatchTime (local / GMT)Location2Feb 4UANL vs Ulsan Hyundai5pm / 2pmKhalifa / Education City Stadium3Feb 4Al-Duhail vs Al Ahly8:30pm / 5:30pmKhalifa / Education City StadiumSemi-finalsNo.DateMatchTime (local / GMT)Location5Feb 7CONMEBOL vs Match 2 Winner9pm / 6pmKhalifa International Stadium6Feb 8Match 3 Winner vs Bayern9pm / 6pmAhmed bin Ali StadiumFinalNo.DateMatchTime (local / GMT)Location7Feb 11Match 5 Winner vs Match 6 Winner9pm / 6pmEducation City StadiumThird-place play-offNo.DateMatchTime (local / GMT)Location8Feb 11Match 6 Loser vs Match 5 Loser6pm / 3pmEducation City StadiumFifth-place play-offNo.DateMatchTime (local / GMT)Location9Feb 7Match 2 Loser vs Match 3 Loser6pm / 3pmEducation City StadiumHow can I watch the 2020 Club World Cup?Full details on how to watch the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 will be available in due course.How to buy tickets to the 2020 Club World CupNo information has been provided on how tickets were purchased for the tournament, but it is possible that the matches will be held behind closed doors due to the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic.Also Read: BRAZIL BEATS URUGUAY 2-0 TO STAY TOP OF QUALIFYING GROUP
The Rugby Six Nations tournament is approaching, starting less than four months after the 2020 tournament has finally ended.Eddie Jones' England will seek to defend their title, while Wayne Pivac Wales will seek to improve fifth after a tumultuous 2020.The men's Rugby Six Nations tournament will take place as planned, but the women's and U-20 competitions have been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.Here are his diary dates to keep rugby fans busy for the upcoming six-week Rugby Six Nations tournament.2021 Rugby Six Nations fixtures, kick-off times, and TV channelsROUND ONESaturday, February 6Italy v France, 2.15 pm (UK time), Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ITVEngland v Scotland, 4.45 pm, Twickenham, ITV(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)Sunday, February 7Wales v Ireland, 3 pm, Principality Stadium, BBC and S4C(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)ROUND TWOSaturday, February 13England v Italy, 2.15pm, Twickenham, ITVScotland v Wales, 4.45 pm, BT Murrayfield, BBC and S4C(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)Sunday, February 14Ireland v France, 3 pm, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, ITV(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures) ROUND THREESaturday, February 27Italy v Ireland, 2.15 pm (UK time), Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ITVWales v England, 4.45 pm, Principality Stadium, BBC and S4C(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)Sunday, February 28France v Scotland, 3 pm (UK time), Stade de France, Paris, BBC(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)ROUND FOURSaturday, March 13Italy v Wales, 2.15pm (UK time), Stadio Olimpico, Rome, ITV and S4CEngland v France, 4.45pm, Twickenham, ITV(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)Sunday, March 14Scotland v Ireland, 3 pm, BT Murrayfield, BBC(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures) ROUND FIVESaturday, March 20Scotland v Italy, 2.15 pm, BT Murrayfield, BBCIreland v England, 4.45 pm, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, ITVFrance v Wales, 8pm (UK time), Stade de France, Paris, BBC and S4C(Rugby Six Nations Fixtures)Also Read: WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP 2021: EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT IT
X GAMES ASPEN 2021 JANUARY 28 - 31, 2021X Games returns to Buttermilk in Aspen, Colorado for the 20th year in a row on January 29-31! In the biggest snow sports event, this year around 100 of the world's top winter athletes will take center stage to compete. X Games Aspen will have live coverage of the event on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Fans can follow @AspenSnowmass and @XGames via social channels for a behind-the-scenes look at X Games Aspen.COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, X Games Aspen 2021 will be closed to the public and happen with comprehensive COVID-19 risk mitigation protocols for participants and employees.The event will be a virtual experience, which will bring the excitement of X Games Aspen to fans at home. The interactive and immersive environment will allow fans to explore and discover X Games content, interact with sponsors and enter for a chance to win prizes.EVENT INFORMATIONSCHEDULEThe live broadcast schedule will be updated on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC this fall.For general information, frequently asked questions, and more details about X Games Aspen guests, click here.To get the latest information during the event, download the X Games Aspen 2021 app available on iPhone and AndroidX GAMES ASPEN 2021 FAQ'SCan I watch X games aspen on Buttermilk?X Games Aspen will be a closed event and will not allow spectators at Buttermilk Terrain Park. However, Buttermilk will be open for skiing and horseback riding from January 29-31, 2021.Can I ski or snowboard at Buttermilk during X Games Aspen?Yes, the four Aspen Snowmass Mountains will be open for skiing and rides during X Games Aspen. Buttermilk Field Park will be closed to the public during the X Games Aspen stay. Passes for the Aspen Snowmass ski lift can be purchased online here.Where can I find the schedule for X Games Aspen 2021?While X Games Aspen is closed to viewers, the TV broadcast schedule is available here.Will there be discount tickets available for college students?Unfortunately, we will not offer a College X Pass, as viewers will not be permitted at Buttermilk and there will be no concerts this year.Credits: xgames.comAlso Read: World Snooker Championship 2021: Everything To Know About It
2021 Super Bowl LV will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 7, 2021.Although things will look a little different this year, we are committed to providing the best fan experience in the safest way possible. For more information on health and safety, check out Fan Gameday's game guide.Download and register the NFL OnePass app at NFL.com/OnePass to get the latest 2021 Super Bowl LV news, including all event information, virtual concierge service, access to amazing games and activations, and the chance to win prizes!More information on the 2021 Super Bowl LV will be posted here on SuperBowl.com in the coming weeks.GamedayStadium informationYour location:Raymond James Stadium4201 Del Mabry HighwayTampa, Florida 33607For more information on Raymond James Stadium, visit raymondjamesstadium.com.TAMPA 2021 Super Bowl LV HOST COMMITVisit the Tampa 2021 Super Bowl Hosting Committee website to learn more about Tampa and how to get around.Car park2021 Super Bowl parking is available by visiting Parksuperbowl.com. Maps, directions, and information about roadblocks will be released soon.The Lowe's 2021 Super Bowl Experience will take place in various parks along 2.7 Tampa Riverwalk from Friday, January 29 through Sunday, January 31, and Wednesday, February 3 to Saturday, February 6. The Lowe's 2021 Super Bowl experience is the most exciting running event around the 2021 Super Bowl LV. The 2021 Super Bowl Experience is a free fan festival for NFL fans and the 2021 Super Bowl LV Host Committee, offering participatory games, youth soccer clinics, NFL Shop products by Visa, and virtual signature sessions with NFL players. The NFL Experience will also feature custom digital visuals, a 40-yard dash, vertical jump against NFL players on LED screens, a virtual reality experience, an enhanced 2021 Super Bowl screen, and photos with Vince Lombardi Trophy.The Bolt-backed 2021 Super Bowl Opening Night will take place approximately 2021 on February 1, 2021. The 2021 Super Bowl Opening Night marks the start of the 2021 Super Bowl Week in the country. This is the first public appearance for 2021 Super Bowl players and coaches. You too can take part in the fun! Check back soon for ways to participate in this year's Virtual 2021 Super Bowl Opening Night.Official 2021 Super Bowl LV Ticket PackagesExclusive access from the venueAs an official NFL hospitality partner, On Location gives you guaranteed access to the field, virtual experiences with NFL Legends before a match, and other benefits in exclusive 2021 Super Bowl ticket packages. Get access to the best selection of seating options at Raymond James Stadium, prepare for the game with a special virtual pre-2021 Super Bowl event featuring Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Peter Schrager of Good Morning Football, and hang out with a surprising group of NFL Legends in a private post-Super session Bowl On Location Live, to sum up, the big game.Also Read: 2021 SIX NATIONS FIXTURES, KICK-OFF TIMES, MATCH DETAILS
At the last meeting of the FIS Council on May 25, 2020, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) submitted a request to postpone the World Championships until the 2022 season due to the massive shock of the Covid-19 outbreak. The city of Cortina and the Italian region of Veneto were among the first and hardest hit, with unprecedented financial ramifications for the local and national business community and the general population.Since the request, the FIS family and Infront's commercial and media rights holders have gathered with the broadcasters, sponsors, and partners to support the Italian Winter Sports Federation, and have actively collaborated to find a solution so that del Mundo Cortina 2021 can be staged as originally scheduled."We are pleased that we were able to find a solution whereby the FIS Cortina 2021 Alpine Ski Championship will be held during the originally scheduled period in February 2021, to replace it as one of the most prominent events in the winter calendar in the FIS," the FIS said. President Gian Franco Casper. "The last month of efforts to find this solution demonstrates the strong collaborative spirit of the ski family and relevant stakeholders to enable this important decision to be made."“FISI has worked closely over the past five years with all stakeholders participating in the World Championships in Cortina,” said FISI President Flavio Roda. “After speaking with them in recent weeks, it was evident that there was a strong desire to implement the event in 2021 and put all available resources into ensuring that the World Championships are held at the highest level. Building on these comments and the clear commitment from all parties, FISI expressed to the FIS Board the importance of These world championships to be presented in 2021 as a positive sign for the entire country of Italy.The FIS Alpine Ski World Championships is a very important event for the International Skating Federation and its member national ski associations during the two-year cycle, as well as for its many stakeholders. This applies to sports promotion, athletes, financial aspects, visibility, and sponsorships of the National Skating Federation, as well as broadcast rights holders of tournaments, sponsors, and partners.Also Read: SUPER BOWL | WHEN, WHERE AND EVERYTHING
The Indoor Athletics World Championships in Nanjing, China, has been postponed for a second time due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is now scheduled to be held in 2023.World Athletic said it made the decision with the organizers "with regret" as a result of the global health situation.The competition was to be held in Nanjing between March 19 and 21 next year.This was indeed a one-year delay, as the event was initially the 2020 Championship and was scheduled to take place from March 13-15.Work is now set for the Cube Gym in Nanjing Youth Olympic Park in 2023, as the Serbian capital, Belgrade has already been named the venue for the 2022 World Indoor Athletics Championships.The main indoor event was one of the first major sporting events to be moved due to the COVID-19 crisis, which originated in China when World Athletics announced the original delay in late January.The fact that it was postponed again after nearly a year clearly demonstrates just how severe the pandemic's impact on the global sport is."We regret that we have agreed with the organizers of the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Nanjing to postpone the event until March 2023," she said.“While we have been coordinating with the Organizing Committee and the Chinese Athletics Association to assess the launch of the tournament over the past few weeks, given the current global situation, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first part of 2021.“For the safety of athletes and technical officials, we must give due consideration to the dangers of bringing a large group of people to attend the event in case of a pandemic and fully respect the epidemic prevention policy and its implementation in the host country.“The indoor sports season is within a tight time frame (until the end of March), so the event cannot be extended later in the year.“We would like Nanjing to host our Indoor World Championships due to the extensive planning and preparation they put into this event, so we agreed that they will host the event one year after the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade. In 2022.Despite this postponement, our athletes will continue to have important competitive opportunities available in the first part of 2021 through the Inbound World Tour, which includes 26 meetings spread over 12 countries in Europe and North America."The indoor world tour runs from the end of January until the end of February 2021 and is organized into three different levels of competition: gold, silver, and bronze."Also Read: FIS ALPINE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021 IN CORTINA CONFIRMED
The 6th Asian Beach Games, which will be held in Sanya, Hainan from November 28 to December 6, have been postponed to April 2021 due to the coronavirus epidemic, according to a message published Monday on the website of the organizing committee of the event.It was agreed between the Olympic Council of Asia, the Chinese Olympic Committee, and the Organizing Committee of the Sixth Asian Beach Games to postpone the Games from April 2 to April 10, 2021. The name of the competition, despite the postponement, will be preserved. With the start of the sixth Asian Beach Games of 2020. The statement stated that preparations for the upcoming Games are continuing.The first Asian Beach Games were held in 2008 in Bali, and have since been held every two years. Sanya is not the first Chinese city to host competitions. In 2012, the games were held in Haiyang city in east China's Shandong Province. In different years, competitions have also been held in Indonesia (2008), Oman (2010), Thailand (2014), and Vietnam (2016).Also Read: WORLD ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS MOVED TO 2023 AFTER SECOND POSTPONEMENT
IPL Auctions 2021 - No major sponsor on board yet:The biggest cricket league in the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL), once again has no sponsors. The relationship between IPL and title sponsor Dream11 ended on December 31 with a very remote chance to renew the deal with the flagship fantasy platform. Neither the official IPL website (Iplt20.com) nor any of the IPL press releases bear the Dream11 name or logo.Senior BCCI Officer in Sponsor Status IPL 2021. We are told that it is likely that the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) will make a new bid for the main sponsor, as a return to the former sponsors VIVO is not possible."Bidding for the new main sponsor is the only possible option currently available. The IPL deal for 2020 was almost half of it and we cannot continue it. A return to LIVE is also unlikely in the current situation. A Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry official said:" The final decision will be made on the new bid. And sponsor the title soon. "It should be noted that BCCI suspended its 440 Cr sponsorship deal with VIVO in the wake of anti-China sentiment ahead of IPL 2020. This led to Dream11 entering as a title sponsor, but for 222Cr, which is nearly half the price of the VIVO bargain. While signing the agreement, Dream11 tried to negotiate with BCCI to extend the rights to IPL 2022 also at the same price. But BCCI held up and the deal was eventually signed for only one season, i.e. IPL 2020.Will the auction take place without the main sponsor on board?The Board of Directors decided to hold the IPL Auctions 2021 on February 18th in Chennai, which is less than 3 weeks old. It will be difficult for BCCI to terminate the main sponsor before IPL auctions 2021.The IPL Auction is a widely broadcast and televised event in which the Main Sponsor, in particular, earns a large number of Miles and it currently appears that the auction in Chennai will be held without the Main Sponsor.Options with BCCI -1) Renegotiate the deal with Dream11:- Seems unlikely. This could put BCCI in a legal mess. The title sponsorship tender published by BCCI prior to the IPL 2020 was for only one year and if BCCI decided to renegotiate the agreement with Dream11 for another year, that would be contrary to the terms of the bid and could be challenged by the competing parties.2) Return to VIVO:- BCCI has all contractual rights to return to VIVO as the main sponsor. But the question is, will they risk defying the public sentiment that is still against China and Chinese companies? Once again, the choice appears unlikely.3) Bid for the main sponsor:-This appears to be the most feasible option in the current circumstances. This gives everyone involved a fair chance. Even BCCI can get a prime sponsor of similar value to what VIVO promised thanks to the massive audience numbers of IPL 2020.The problem with choice is lack of time. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is unlikely to launch a tender in the next few days and complete the paperwork ahead of IPL auctions 2021.So don't be surprised if auctions for the world's largest cricket league take place without a major sponsor on board on February 18.Also Read: India vs England 2021 | England tour of India Full Schedule, venue, dates - All you need to know
Fred Ridley, President of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that the club intends to limit attendance at the 85th Masters, scheduled for April 5-11, 2021. The tournament will be held to health and security standards similar to those previously established in November 2020. With these protocols in place, efforts are being made to include a limited number of users, as long as it can be done safely.“After the successful completion of the Master's tournament last November with only essential staff, we are confident that we can invite a limited number of sponsors to Augusta National in April,” said Ridley. “As with the November Masters program, we will implement practices and policies that will protect the health and safety of all attendees. There is nothing more important and will not be more important than the well-being of everyone involved. While we are disappointed that we will not be able to accommodate a full group of clients this year. , We will continue our efforts to ensure the arrival of everyone who has bought Augusta National tickets in 2022, provided conditions improve. "Additionally, Ridley announced that the club intends to hold the Augusta Women's Amateur National Finals and the Drive, Chip, and Putt Finals as scheduled. Both competitions are also intended to host a small number of sponsors.Augusta National is in the process of contacting all registered ticket holders, and refunds will be issued to customers who have not been selected to attend.Also Read: 6TH ASIAN BEACH GAMES IN SANYA POSTPONED TO APRIL 2021
India Test Series Against England - Virat Kohli on the cusp of biggest hitting record in history:After a successful tour of Australia, India will host England in a four-match IND VS ENG Test series, starting on February 5 with the captain of India on the cusp of one of the biggest records in cricket. Virat Kohli could become a leader with most horns under his belt. Just imagine, in the entire sport of cricket, no captain has accomplished what Virat was ready to achieve by scoring a hundred more throughout the series.Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a great record: Most centuries as a captain in international cricketVirat Kohli needs a hundred to outrun Ricky Ponting and become the captain with the most international centuries. Ponting and Virat Kohli are currently tied at the top of the list with 41 international hundreds each as a leader.Virat Kohli - 41 centuries (191 entries)Ricky Ponting - 41 centuries (376 entries)Virat Kohli on the cusp of a great record: a summary of Kohli's centuries as captain against EnglandFrom 41 centuries of Kohli as sponsors, 20 came from red cricket, while the remaining 21 came from ODIS.Virat Kohli won 5 centuries against England in tests, of which 4 became a patron. Let's do a quick summary(Visakhapatnam, 2016) - 167Virat Kohli scored his first test ton against the Three Lions in Vishakapatnam in 2016. The Indian captain scored 167 deft hits as the Men in Blue scored a massive win over 246 times.(Mumbai, 2016) - 235Virat Kohli continued to shine in the series, achieving a double century, and was one of India's leading architects, beating England 4-0 in the 5-match Test Series.(Birmingham, 2018) - 149The third tonne came from Kohli as captain against the Three Lions in Birmingham in 2018. Dynamo batting to 149 but to no avail as England triumphed by winning 31 times.(Nottingham, 2018) - 103After falling 2--0 in a five-match Test series, Virat Kohli played a captain's hit to divert India's fortunes. Kohli achieved an extravagant 103 in the second half to keep India alive in the series and scored a complete win in 203 rounds.Also Read: Virat Kohli Net Worth 2020 | Salary, Income, Cars, Bikes, Endorsements
Royal Ascot kicked off Tuesday with an excellent program of 36 races set by the organizers.The five-day event is the largest racing festival held since the sport returned in early June, and as with all other sporting events in the UK currently scheduled for this summer, spectators will not be permitted to enter.Races have been suspended for more than two months from mid-March to June 1, which means that this year's Grand National race should have been canceled.The three-day festival at Aintree usually attracts 150,000 spectators, but this year fans have had to accept a virtual race.However, things are expected to return to normal next yearWhen is the Grand National 2021?Grand National 2021 will be held on its regular schedule for April.Next year's festival dates are Thursday, April 8 to Saturday, April 10, and the main race is on Saturday.Friday (April 9) will again be Ladies' Day, after the traditional Liverpool Day on Thursday.Next year, the first day of NHS Day in Liverpool will be renamed "to honor the Northwest Health Service heroes" who have worked on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic.How to get tickets for the Grand National 2021Tickets are not yet available for Grand National on Aintree.The Jockey Club said those with tickets for this year's festival already have the possibility to take them to the 2021 event and secure their place.Another 10,000 tickets will also be distributed to NHS staff and volunteers on Liverpool NHS Day, the first day of the festival.For anyone else wanting to attend next year's festival, you can register with The Jockey Club to see when tickets will be available.Also Read: The Grand National Day 2020 | Schedule | Tickets Info | Horse RacingGrand National 2021 runnersNo competitors have been confirmed in the big race of Grand National 2021 next year.Bookmakers expect the following horses to participate, although this is subject to change and confirmation.Among the expected competitors for the Grand National 2021:Tiger RollBurrows SaintAny Second NowEasyslandSantiniVinndicationThe ConditionalNative RiverKildistartBallyopticAlso Read: MASTERS 2021 TO BE CONDUCTED WITH LIMITED ATTENDANCE
Chennai: The second test between India and England at MA Chidambaram, which will take place from 13-17 February, is ready for fans to enter the stadium and has filled 50% of the seating capacity. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) received the green light from BCCI on Monday.The opening test will continue to be held behind closed doors, but players from India and England can expect fans to cheer them up on the field from the second Test onwards."The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry informed us that the fans can participate in the second round. We are awaiting official confirmation. The first round will be held behind closed doors. It is too late to make arrangements for the first round," said the TNCA secretary. RS Ramasaamy told on Monday.The Ministry of Sports decision to allow fans to enter stadiums for outdoor events and the Tamil Nadu state government amended guidelines to allow 50% of fans to enter the stadiums have opened the door to development after it was previously reported that fans would not be able to participate in the first two. the examsWith Kiosks I, J, and K licensed last year and open to the public again, the total capacity at Chepauk is around 38,000. According to Ramasaamy, between 12,000 and 15,000 tickets are expected to be put up for sale. Seating in the coveted wing and terrace enclosure will remain off-limits to the public due to their close proximity to the players' locker rooms. "We will not have pavilion seats and the balcony stands to ensure that no one approaches the players' area," said Ramasaamy.All players tested negativeMeanwhile, players from India and England have completed a six-day quarantine after having tested negative in three RT-PCR tests conducted during that period. All the Indian players were present at Chepauk Monday night and did some stretches and warm-ups. They'll hit the net on Tuesday morning for their first full training session.England will follow suit by training as a group for the first time on Tuesday afternoon. Ben Stokes, Joffra Archer, Rory Burns, who traveled to India a few days before the England team because they weren't part of the Sri Lanka streak, have been training MAC 'B' networks since Saturday.Also Read: VIRAT KOHLI JUST A CENTURY AWAY FROM BECOMING CAPTAIN WITH MOST 100’S IN HISTORY OF CRICKET
Legendary Michael Jordan has won 6 NBA Championships throughout his career. He dominated the 1990s and earned a pair of three crowds to bring his name to life in history.The crew and players of the winning team receive the Championship Rings after winning the title, and it's surprising to learn that Michael Jordan has 6 epic episodes! So what's its value?Each NBA tournament is crafted to perfection with a unique design, depending on which team wins it in a particular year. The cost of the ring depends on the work being done; For example, the premium version of the 2019 Toronto Raptors Championship Ring is encrusted with 640 gemstones and has a value of $ 100,000.Here is the value of the six episodes of Michael Jordan's EraChampionship rings have been a part of culture since the NBA Finals in 1947. Rings have always been invaluable to those who receive them, as they are a souvenir for all those who worked to win the championship.Surprisingly, Michael Jordan won six of those rings. He ruled as the league's best player for several years when the Chicago Bulls won six championships in 8 seasons!Now, the thing about the championship ring is that it would have cost anywhere between $ 15,000 and $ 150,000, but the resale value is always higher, mainly depending on who owns it.In 2020, all six of the Chicago Bulls were sold at auction with a total price of $ 255,840. The rings belong to former Bulls security guard John Capps, who has worked with the organization for 52 years.The episodes went up for auction after the death of the Capps in 2018, and each championship episode was priced differently, with the 1997 and 1998 episodes selling for $ 40,000 per episode.So what is the value of Michael Jordan rings?Each episode awarded to a member of the Bulls organization will have a different market rate. If the original Michael Jordan rings were auctioned off, they would attract a lot of buyers and the bidding would be crazy.One of the closest, if not accurate, examples is the price at which Karim Abdul-Jabbar's rings were sold. The Hall of Famer put up 4 out of 6 championship episodes for a charity auction and sold them at unbelievable prices.Here's an ESPN report on the same thing, "Abdul-Jabbar's ring sold for the highest price in 1987, at $ 398,937.50, followed by his 1985 ring ($ 343,700). His 1980 and 1988 rings sold for $ 245,500 each."Each year’s championship ring is unique. The Michael Jordan rings have diamonds along with the gemstones but the finger they belong to definitely adds more value to the rings.There is no fixed price for the six Michael Jordan rings, but a rough estimate can always be made. Many souvenir collectors would easily be willing to pay at least $ 500,000 to own one of the Jordan rings, and the entire collection would undoubtedly sell for millions of dollars.Also Read: RONNIE O'SULLIVAN | EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT HIM
Rafael Nadal is currently preparing for the 2021 season by participating in the ATP Cup, and the Spaniard was expected to oversee the pitch in his first match against Australian Alex de Minor, but the 34-year-old withdrew from the match due to a back injury. There is more bad news in this regard.Rafael Nadal will not play his second game against Stefanos TsitsipasFans were very disappointed in Rafael Nadal's absence against Alex de Minor. We will have to wait another day to get close, but the Spanish team is now facing more negativity as the tournament progresses.Spain comfortably overtook Australia in their first match, but once again struggled with a squad shortage as they faced a promising Greek side led by Stefanos Tsitsipas. The main event in this confrontation was the showdown between Tsitsipas and Rafael Nadal, but the match appears to be off the table.A back injury has been worrying Rafael Nadal for some time and preventing him from playing professional matches. It has been confirmed that Rafael Nadal will not play against Greece and that is a problem.Roberto Bautista Agut replaced Rafael Nadal against Australia, and it is expected that he will also face the challenge from Tsitsipas.While Spain has their support, tennis fans will be disappointed that the second-ranked player in the world is no longer in good shape ahead of the Australian Open 2021.“I'm not good enough to play tomorrow” - Rafael NadalThis is not the perfect start for Rafael Nadal until 2021. He had two good matches in the group stage of the ATP Cup 2021 but had to answer them from the bench.The Spaniard should not be disappointed with this back injury, it is just the beginning of a new season. There is still a lot to come, but the 34-year-old declared his inability to participate in the ATP Cup with a disappointing message. "I'm not good enough to play tomorrow," Rafael Nadal said.However, if Spain can defeat Greece, Rafael Nadal can return and help his country in the ATP Cup semi-finals. It all depends on how Spain plays against Greece in their next match.Also Read: Tennis in 2019 Rafael Nadal on top as new faces make mark in women's game
Player ProfileFull name: Judd TrumpDate of birth: August 21, 1989Born in Bristol, United KingdomTitle: Judd TrumpKnown For: Fast gameplay, natural talent, playful personality, and "cool" haircut.Judd Trump was born on the 21 of August 1989 in Bristol. His many titles include "The Ace", "Ace in the Back", "Mr. Haircut 100" and "Juddernaught". He is a professional English pool player.At just 14 years old, he became the youngest player in history to achieve 147 competitors. In 2011 he won his first qualifying title (the China Open) beating Mark Selby 10-8 in the final.In the same year, he won the UK championship, beating Mark Allen.Continuous ProfileJudd Trump joined the Professional Tour in 2005 and became the youngest player to qualify for the final stages of the (Welsh Open) tournament.Judd also became the third-youngest player to reach the World Championship in 2007. He played Sean Murphy, 2005 champion, in the first round, losing 6-10 despite taking a 6-5 lead.Judd missed the World Series in 2007/08 after losing 9-10 to Joe Swail.More on Judd Trump, results, results, events, and tournaments.In 2009, Judd Trump finished the season in the top 32 for the first time. Tony Chapple coached him for some time.They also qualified to the Premier League and won four games out of 6, losing to Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals.More details on the profileIn 2010, Judd joined the Romford-based Grove Leisure billiard agency. In the 2010/11 season, he defeated Mark Selby at the China Open and won his first major title in a qualifier, while also achieving his 100th break in the century.Judd started the season with a 3-5 loss to Mark Davis in the first round of the 2011 Australian Open Goldfields Championships.However, this disappointment was soon forgotten when he won his second PTC title of the season, beating Ding Junhui 4-0 in the final at a virtual venue at the South West Snooker Academy. Judd then lost 5-1 to Stuart Bingham in the first round of Shanghai Masters.Judd Trump finished second behind Neil Robertson in the eighth PTC event of the season but immediately rediscovered the winning touch by capturing Event 9 by beating Ronnie O'Sullivan 4-3 in the final in Antwerp, Belgium in just over an hour.He would later top the Medal of Merit after all twelve PTC events had been played and thus qualified for the 2012 Finals.Profile informationOn December 11, 2011, Judd Trump won his second qualifying tournament, the 2011 UK Championship at the Barbican Center in York.Judd Trump beat Dominic Dale 6-4 in the last 32 games, before winning the last two frames of the second round to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-5.After the match, Judd Trump claimed that he had "passed" and that he was "lucky" to have passed. Then Stephen Maguire sent 6-3 and faced Neil Robertson in the semifinals.The semi-finals were difficult and tense, as Judd Trump later announced that he believed Robertson was trying to suppress his normal game, which led to "slowing him down" and "making things awkward", but the Bristol player nonetheless won, 9-7 to get to his first final in the UK.More personal informationIn the final, he faced Mark Allen and was 1-3 early in the best match of 19 frames. However, Judd Trump then produced a game-set seven-frame streak to advance 8-3.Despite a strong counterattack from Allen, who won five of the next six tires to trailing just 8-9, Judd Trump managed to secure the 18th frame with a break of 91 and won the final with 10 tires to 8.Judd continued his good form by reaching the Master's semi-finals in January.He beat Stuart Bingham in the first round and Ronnie O'Sullivan again in the quarter-finals, 6-2, to set his record against the three-time world champion in five wins and two losses, in his seven tournament meetings.Robertson played in the quarter-finals for the second major event in a row and it was the Australian who claimed revenge for his loss in New York a month earlier, winning 6-3.Also Read: Ronnie O'Sullivan | Everything to know about him
Super Bowl 2021 LV in action! To end what had been a tumultuous season for 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Pirates in Tampa, Florida, for the NFL Championship.While Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers was awarded the Regular Season Player of the Year award last night, the Super Bowl 2021 MVP is still ready to grab. We take a look at three players who think they can end the night with a Super Bowl 2021 Ring and the in-game MVP award.Patrick Mahomes is looking to make it a Super Bowl 2021 duoKansas City Chiefs have been chasing their second Super Bowl 2021 for several years. And the man who finished the game's best player award last year is running for him again.Midfielder Patrick Mahomes has held the league since it was drafted in 2018. The midfielder had another great season with 38 heads up scoring just six interceptions.Mahomes defends both the Super Bowl 2021 and his MVP award, and he sure has a lot at stake in this game.Tom Brady is seeking Super Bowl 2021 MVP # 5There is always a piece of history associated with Tom Brady. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers midfielder is the only player in NFL history to win four Super Bowl 2021 MVP Awards. And tonight, Brady is looking at number 5.Brady started slowly in Tampa but quickly changed course to inspire his team in an incredible rush to the big game. The Buccaneers are the first team in NFL history to play the Super Bowl 2021 at home.And while seat crowds are confused by the coronavirus pandemic, the home advantage will certainly be in Tom Brady’s favor.Travis Kelsey is a strong competitorWith the pirates almost certain to put the double cover on Chiefs' feud with Terek Hill, the onus will fall on Chiefs of Travis Kelsey's end court to lead the attack.The tight end saw an extraordinary campaign for 2020. Breaking the record for most arenas received with a tight finish in one season, Kielce was nearly impotent.But history is not on your side. Despite growing numbers throughout the season, Kelce could end up falling prey to the curse of the tight end. So far, the narrow end hasn't won the award. And if Kelsey does, he will be the first to win it.So, with players ready to give their all for the Lombardy Cup, which player do you think will play the biggest role in their team's victory?Also Read: Super Bowl | When, Where and Everything
IPL 2021 Big Update: Chinese mobile maker Vivo, which has suspended its IPL sponsorship rights for the 2020 edition, is considering exiting the Indian Premier League by transferring its rights to Interested bidders, which may include Dream11 fantasy gaming platform and startup Unacademy Tech Education.Dream11 was the IPL title sponsor for the 2020 release, taking the rights to Rs 222 crore, which is nearly half (Rs 440 crore) of what Vivo paid annually for a five-year contract.It is understood that in the prevailing situation where the geopolitical relations between China and India are in a delicate state, Vivo realizes that it is unwise to continue the partnership for the remaining two years.“It is almost final for Vivo to exit the IPL address sponsorship agreement by mutual consent with the board. It has been suspended for the 2020 edition. However, there is a clause that allows them to transfer their outstanding responsibilities as sole sponsors for the title to the new winner. If the board agrees in principle, it could happen. This was stated by a senior source in the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry to PTI on condition of anonymity.With the IPL set to expand 9 or 10 teams in 2022, the new bidder is expected to secure the title sponsorship rights for at least three years.Dream11 and Unacademy will present their offerings to Vivo. In any case, Unacademy is an associated sponsor and is willing to offer a larger sum to acquire the rights to Vivo, ”said an industry expert who has been tracking developments.MPL, who is the sponsor team for Team India, is known to be unable to choose Title Sponsorship because Dream11 was a Senior Partner and will have what they call in the sponsorship language "Category Exclusive".BCCI bosses hope that a clearer picture will emerge by the end of the week once Vivo has a tangible final presentation.“See, Vivo paid nearly 440 crores (Rs 2,190 crores for 5 years). Now, if BCCI calls for bids, like last year when Dream11 paid Rs 222 crores, it might go up, but it can't be doubled. But if it is There is a transfer of rights, so the previous amount can be equalized or even improved.The IPL Auction will take place on February 18th in Chennai with a maximum of 61 available spaces."Since the transfer of property rights will take some time, it is expected that the Vivo logo will be used during the auction on February 18th."Also Read: IPL 2021 AUCTIONS: BCCI IN A FIX, AUCTIONS LIKELY TO BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT A IPL TITLE SPONSOR ON BOARD
Full Player List for IPL Auction 2021 - IPL 14 Auctions on Feb 18:IPL player registration closed on 4 February 2021 with 1097 players (814 Indian players and 283 foreign players) registered to participate in the 2021 IPL Players Auction to be held in Chennai on 18 February 2021.The IPL auction 2021 will start at 3:00 PM.The player list includes 207 specified players, 863 unlimited players, and 27 assistant players. The detailed list is as follows:-Capped Indian (21 players)Capped International (186 players)Associate (27 players)Uncapped Indian players who have played at least one match on IPL (50 players)Uncapped players abroad who have played at least one match on IPL (2 players)Uncapped Indians (743 players)Uncapped International (68 players)Note:- If each franchise has a maximum of 25 players on its team, then 61 players will be selected in the auction (22 of them could be foreign players).IPL Auction 2021: 1097 players are registering for the IPL Auction 2021. The event will begin at 3:00 PM. Checklist283 foreign players are listed by country below:CountryPlayers RegisteredAfghanistan30Australia42Bangladesh5England21Ireland2Nepal8Netherlands1New Zealand29Scotland7South Africa38Sri Lanka31UAE9USA2West Indies56Zimbabwe2IPL Auction 2021 Starting DateIPL Auction 2021 will be starting on 18th Feb in 2021.IPL Auction 2021 begin timeIPL Auction 2021 Will begin at 3.00 pm (IST).IPL Auction 2021 VenueIPL Auction 2021 Venue: ChennaiWhich TV channels will IPL Auction 2021 broadcast?IPL Auction 2021 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.How do I watch live streaming of IPL Auction 2021?The live streaming of the IPL Auction 2021 will be available on Disney+ Hotstar. You can also catch the live updates on pitchhigh.com Hotstar has also got into an arrangement with Reliance Jio to stream the IPL Auction 2021 LIVE. Jio Customers can watch IPL Auction 2021 for free.IPL 2021: Check the squad size, salary cap, and available slots for each teamIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsCSK18762.122.97DC19672.098212.90186KXIP16331.853.29KKR17674.2510.758MI18469.6515.357RR17550.1534.858RCB12449.135.913SRH22774.2510.753Total13942483.39196.661Also Read: IPL 2021 BIG UPDATE: VIVO TO TRANSFER IPL TITLE RIGHTS
IPL 2021 Squad Updates: Check out the full roster of all 8 IPL Teams, IPL Salary, Remaining Wallet, and Available Space before IPL Auctions 2021 - The 14th IPL Season of The Cash Rich will run on April 11 this year. Before the tournament, a mini IPL auction will be held in Chennai on February 18th to purchase players released by the eight franchises of the Indian Premier League. It will be interesting to see who can get the maximum bid in the mini-auction.IPL Auction 2021 Players List: Joe Root, Mitchel Starc, and Arjun Tendulkar and Sreesanth subscribe; Check out the full list: England captain Joe Root, who scored a century in his 100th Test in Test 1 against India, is set to miss the IPL Auction 2021. The Indian Premier League has published a list of players who will participate in the group auction on February 18th in Chennai. A total of 1,097 players were registered in the auction, but Root will not be part of the IPL Auction 2021.Sreesanth lists himself for 75 LacsChennai Super Kings Ex-players Kedar Jadhav & Harbhajan Singh have registered at a base price of Rs 2 crore.Cheteshwar Pujara (Rs 50 lakh)Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Colin Ingram, Mark Wood, and Moeen Ali have all given themselves a base price of Rs 2 croreHanuma Vihari (Rs 1 crore)Arjun Tendulkar at Rs. 20 LacsIPL 2021: 1097 players register for IPL Auction 2021 IPL Player Registration closed on February 4, 2021, with 814 Indian players and 283 foreigners registered to be part of the IPL 2021 Players Auction. The auction will start at 3:00 PM.CountryPlayers RegisteredAfghanistan30Australia42Bangladesh5England21Ireland2Nepal8Netherlands1New Zealand29Scotland7South Africa38Sri Lanka31UAE9USA2West Indies56Zimbabwe2Before the auctions, let's take a look at the complete team of 8 IPL teams, the remaining portfolio and the spaces available for the mini-auction.IPL 2021: Check full Squad of all 8 IPL teamsIPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday released some of the oldest players. CSK now has a purse of Rs 22.9 cr. CSK has decided to retain its core team of MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Ravindra Jadeja. The three-time IPL champions have also given a contract to Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, Narayan Jagadeeshan.Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Squad – TeamYearNAMEAMT1CSK2021Suresh Raina1100000002CSK2021MS Dhoni1500000003CSK2021Narayan Jagadeesabn20000004CSK2021Ruturaj Gaikwad40000005CSK2021KM Asif20000006CSK2021 Josh Hazlewood200000007CSK2021Karn Sharma500000008CSK2021Ambati Rayudu220000009CSK2021Deepak Chahar800000010CSK2021Faf du Plessis1600000011CSK2021Shardul Thakur2600000012CSK2021Mitchell Santner500000013CSK2021Dwayne Bravo6400000014CSK2021Lungi Ngidi500000015CSK2021Sam Curran5500000016CSK2021Ravindra Jadeja7000000017CSK2021Imran Tahir1000000018CSK2021R. Sai Kishore200000019CSK2021Robin Uthappa30000000 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListChennai Super Kings (CSK) Retained Players: Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, Narayan Jagadeesabn, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KM Asif, Josh Hazlewood, Robin Uthappa, Karn Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Deepak Chahar, Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Lungi Ngidi, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Imran TahirChennai Super Kings (CSK) Released Players: Piyush Chawla, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Monu Singh, Kedar Jadhav, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Shane WatsonChennai Super Kings (CSK) Trade – Robin Uthappa from RRChennai Super Kings (CSK) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsCSK18762.122.971 IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) retain 12 members of their IPL 2020 squad and the likes of Aaron Finch and Moeen Ali have been released from the squad. The likes of Virat Kohli, Ab de Villiers, and Yuzvendra Chahal will be seen for RCB this season. While key performers of last season like Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have also been retained. Australia limited-overs skipper Finch and England all-rounder Moeen Ali along with South Africa’s Chris Morris has been shown the door.Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Highest-paid player of IPL 2021SNOTeamYearNAMEAMT1RCB2021Virat Kohli1700000002RCB2021AB de Villiers1100000003RCB2021Yuzvendra Chahal600000004RCB2021Adam Zampa400000005RCB2021Kane Richardson400000006RCB2021Washington Sundar320000007RCB2021Navdeep Saini300000008RCB2021Mohammed Siraj260000009RCB2021Shahbaz Ahmed200000010RCB2021Josh Philippe200000011RCB2021Devdutt Padikkal200000012RCB2021Pavan Deshpande2000000Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Retained Players: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Devdutt Padikkal, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Josh Philippe, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Pavan DeshpandeRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Released Players: Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Shivam Dube, Dale Steyn, Parthiv Patel, and Umesh Yadav.Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsRCB12449.135.9134 IPL 2021: Mumbai Indian (MI): Defending champions Mumbai Indians have released as many as seven names which include Sri Lankan great Lasith Malinga, Kiwi quick Mitchell McClenaghan, Australian Nathan Coulter-Nile and his countryman James Pattinson, their Guyanese all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford, uncapped leg-spinner Prince Balwant Rai and fast bowler Digvijay Deshmukh from the team for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.The defending champions, who won a record fifth title in 2020, now have 18 players in their squad with seven spots open which can be filled in the mini-auction.Mumbai Indian (MI) Highest-paid player of IPL 2021S.NoTeamYearNAMEAMT1MI2021Rohit Sharma1500000002MI2021Hardik Pandya1100000003MI2021Krunal Pandya880000004MI2021Jasprit Bumrah700000005MI2021Ishan Kishan620000006MI2021Kieron Pollard540000007MI2021Aditya Tare500000008MI2021Trent Boult320000009MI2021Surya Kumar Yadav3200000010MI2021Quinton de Kock2800000011MI2021Chris Lyn2000000012MI2021Rahul Chahar1900000013MI2021Dhawal Kulkarni750000014MI2021Saurabh Tiwary500000015MI2021Jayant Yadav500000016MI2021Anmolpreet Singh200000017MI2021Anukul Roy200000018MI2021Mohsin Khan2000000 Mumbai Indians SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListMumbai Indian (MI) Retained Players: Rohit Sharma, Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Dhawal Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Chris Lynn, Saurabh Tiwary, Mohsin KhanMumbai Indian (MI) Released Players: Prince Balwant Rai, Digvijay Deshmukh, Lasith Malinga, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Pattinson, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell McCleneghanMumbai Indian (MI) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsMI18469.6515.3574IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday announced the retained and released list of players. KKR have retained most of their key players like Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins, and Shubman Gill, etc, while they have released Tom Banton, Chris Green, Siddesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, M Siddarth. Kolkata Knight Riders now have Rs 10.85 crore in their wallet for IPL 2021 Auction.Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Highest-paid player of IPL 2021:TeamYearNAMEAMT1KKR2021Eoin Morgan520000002KKR2021Dinesh Karthik740000003KKR2021Nitish Rana340000004KKR2021Shubman Gill180000005KKR2021Rinku Singh80000006KKR2021Rahul Tripathi60000007KKR2021Sunil Narine1250000008KKR2021Andre Russell850000009KKR2021Pat Cummins15500000010KKR2021Varun Chakravarthy4000000011KKR2021Lockie Ferguson1600000012KKR2021Kuldeep Yadav5800000013KKR2021Kamlesh Nagarkoti3200000014KKR2021Shivam Mavi3000000015KKR2021Prasidh Krishna200000016KKR2021Harry Gurney750000017KKR2021Sandeep Warrier2000000Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Retained Players: Dinesh Karthik, Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Eoin Morgan, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Prasidh Krishna, Harry Gurney, Sandeep WarrierKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Released Players: Tom Banton, Chris Green, Siddesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, M SiddarthKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsKKR17674.2510.7582IPL 2021: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Ahead of the upcoming mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday retained most of its players from the 2020 squad and only five players have been released. No big names have been let go and only players like Fabien Allen and Billy Stanlake have been shown the door ahead of the upcoming season.Sunrisers Hyderabad now has a remaining purse of 10.75cr.Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Highest-paid player of IPL 2021:TeamYearNAMEAMT1SRH2021David Warner1250000002SRH2021Manish Pandey1100000003SRH2021Kane Williamson300000004SRH2021Jonny Bairstow220000005SRH2021Wriddhiman Saha120000006SRH2021Shreevats Goswami100000007SRH2021Priyam Garg190000008SRH2021Virat Singh190000009SRH2021Rashid Khan9000000010SRH2021Vijay Shankar3200000011SRH2021Mohammad Nabi1000000012SRH2021Abhishek Sharma550000013SRH2021Mitchell Marsh2000000014SRH2021Jason Holder2000000015SRH2021Abdul Samad200000016SRH2021T Natarajan400000017SRH2021Khaleel Ahmed3000000018SRH2021Sandeep Sharma3000000019SRH2021Basil Thampi950000020SRH2021Shahbaz Nadeem3200000021SRH2021Siddharth Kaul3800000022SRH2021Bhuvneshwar Kumar85000000Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListSunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Retained Players: David Warner, Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Jonny Bairstow, Wriddhiman Saha, Shreevats Goswami, Priyam Garg, Virat Singh, Rashid Khan, Vijay Shankar, Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Marsh, Jason Holder, Abdul Samad, T Natarajan, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma, Basil Thampi, Shahbaz Nadeem, Siddharth Kaul, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Released Players: Billy Stanlake, Fabian Allen, Sanjay Yadav, B Sandeep, Y Prithvi RajSunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsSRH22774.2510.7531 IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals (RR)Rajasthan Royals has retained 17 players which include a good mix of Indian and international players. Apart from Smith, the Royals have released seven players including Ankit Rajpoot, Oshane Thomas, Varun Aaron, and Tom Curran. The foreign list of retained players includes Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Jofra Archer. All three English players performed well for the Royals in the last tournament and have been good contributors to the team in the past three years.Rajasthan Royals (RR) Highest-paid player of IPL 2021Rajasthan Royals (RR) SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListTeamYearNAMEAMT1RR2021Sanju Samson800000002RR2021Manan Vohra20000003RR2021David Miller75000004RR2021Jos Buttler440000005RR2021Yashasvi Jaiswal240000006RR2021Robin Uthappa300000007RR2021Anuj Rawat80000008RR2021Ben Stokes1250000009RR2021Rahul Tewatia3000000010RR2021Mahipal Lomror200000011RR2021Riyan Parag2000000012RR2021Jofra Archer7200000013RR2021Jaydev Unadkat3000000014RR2021Karik Tyagi1300000015RR2021Shreyas Gopal200000016RR2021Mayank Markande2000000017RR2021Andrew Tye10000000Rajasthan Royals (RR) Retained Players: Sanju Samson, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Tewatia, Mahipal Lomror, Kartik Tyagi, Andrew Tye, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anuj Rawat, David Miller, Manan Vohra, Robin Uthappa.Rajasthan Royals (RR) Released Players: Steve Smith, Ankit Rajpoot, Oshane Thomas, Akash Singh, Varun Aaron, Tom Curran, Anirudha Joshi, Shashank Singh.Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsRR17550.1534.8583IPL 2021: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Highest-paid player of IPL 2021TeamYearNAMEAMT1KXIP2021KL Rahul (c)1100000002KXIP2021Mohammed Shami480000003KXIP2021Nicholas Pooran420000004KXIP2021Chris Jordan300000005KXIP2021Chris Gayle200000006KXIP2021Mandeep Singh140000007KXIP2021Mayank Agarwal100000008KXIP2021Prabhsimran Singh55000009KXIP2021Deepak Hooda500000010KXIP2021Darshan Nalkande300000011KXIP2021Sarfaraz Khan250000012KXIP2021Ravi Bishnoi200000013KXIP2021Ishan Porel200000014KXIP2021Murugan Ashwin200000015KXIP2021Harpreet Brar200000016KXIP2021Arshdeep Singh2000000 Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListKings XI Punjab (KXIP) Retained Players: KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, Deepak Hooda, Prabhsimran Singh, Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Darshan Nalkande, Ravi Bishnoi, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ishan PorelKings XI Punjab (KXIP) Released Players: Glenn Maxwell, Karun Nair, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Sheldon Cottrell, Jimmy Neesham, Krishnappa Gowtham, Tajinder Singh.Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsKXIP16331.853.295IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals (DC)Delhi Capitals (DC) Highest-paid player of IPL 2021TeamYearNAMEAMT1DC2021Rishabh Pant800000002DC2021Shimron Hetmyer775000003DC2021Ravichandran Ashwin760000004DC2021Shreyas Iyer700000005DC2021Ajinkya Rahane525000006DC2021Shikhar Dhawan520000007DC2021Axar Patel500000008DC2021Marcus Stoinis480000009DC2021Kagiso Rabada4200000010DC2021Amit Mishra4000000011DC2021Anrich Nortje2000000012DC2021Chris Woakes1500000013DC2021Daniel Sams1500000014DC2021Ishant Sharma1100000015DC2021Avesh Khan700000016DC2021Lalit Yadav200000017DC2021Harshal Patel200000018DC2021Pravin Dubey2000000 Delhi Capitals (DC) SQUAD: Released and Retained Players ListDelhi Capitals (DC) Retained Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, R Ashwin, Lalit Yadav, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Pravin Dubey, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Woakes, Daniel Sams.Delhi Capitals (DC) Released Players: Mohit Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Keemo Paul, Sandeep Lamichhane, Alex Carey, Jason Roy.Delhi Capitals (DC) captain remaining purse, Squad Size, Salary Cap, Available SlotsIPL 2021/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsDC19672.098212.901862Also Read: IPL 2021 AUCTION PLAYERS LIST: FULL LIST OF PLAYERS WHO WILL BE UP FOR GRABS AT IPL 14 AUCTIONS
IPL Auction 2021: The LIVE IPL Auction 2021 will see a total of 292 cricketers in Chennai on February 18, 2021, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed in a statement on Thursday. Additionally, there are eight IPL franchises: MI, CSK, RCB, RR, DC, SRH, KKR, and KXIP Ready-to-Shower Combos 196.6 Cr when purchasing 61 cricketers from IPL auctions.In particular, 1,114 cricketers were initially registered at the auction. The final list was removed after all eight franchises provided a shortlist of players, and now, the list includes 164 Indian players, 125 foreign players, and three partner countries.Ahead of the IPL Mini Auction 2021, we take a look at the top 10 facts from the Ultimate Gamer List that will amaze every IPL fan.Nour Ahmed, aged 16, is the youngest player in the auction group. Ahmed, who recently appeared on BBL for Melbourne Renegades, listed his base price at INR 20 lakhs.The youngest Indian in the group is Khrievitso Kense, the unselected player from Nagaland, who impressed IPL Scouts during Syed Mushtaq Ali Cup. Kense is also in the lower base price range of INR 20 lakhs.The oldest player to appear at auction is 42-year-old Nayan Dushi, son of former Indian spinner Dilip Dushi. Nayan, who lives in England, has previously liked Saurashtra and has listed his base price at 20,000 INR.Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar who recently joined the Mumbai T20 team, is on the shortlist. The left-arm pacemaker is available at a base price of Rs 20 lakh.Sadiq al-Kirmani, son of former India wicket-keeper Syed Kermani, will also be at the auction. Sadiq, 31, is also a wicket-keeper/batsman and is on the list of 20 lakhs.Former Indian fast shooter Sreesanth, who recently returned to the game after being suspended for five years, is not on the final list. Sreesanth set his base price at 75,000 INR (103,000 USD), after playing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Cup for Kerala state in January.Ali Khan (USA), Sandeep Lamishan (Nepal), and Karthik Miyapan (United Arab Emirates) are the three players who participated in this score.The base rate is 2 crore Indian rupees - 10 players in Fray: 2 crores are the highest reserve price and 2 Indian players - Harbhajan Singh and Kedar Jadhav - and eight foreign players - Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Shakib Al Hassan, Moein Ali, Sam Chosen Billings William Plunkett Jason Roy, and Mark Wood hold the highest position.Cheteshwar Pujara is available at a base price of Rs 50 lakh - Indian Test Specialist Cheteshwar Pujara is also shortlisted for IPL Auction 2021, Batsman Saurashtra will be available at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. Pujara last played IPL in 2014. Pujara has played Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the past.Australian batsman Shawn Marsh, multi-level New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson, and former South African speed bowler Morn Murkill are among 17 new names to be included from 292 players shortlisted for the 2021 IPL auction.Meanwhile, Kings XI Punjab enters with the highest bag available at INR 53.2 Cr for the nine vacant slots. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore has a maximum number of vacancies (11) and a bag of INR 34.9 Cr to fill. The team led by Virat Kohli retained only 12 players (and traded two) from their current group. Rajasthan Royals also has a bag available worth INR 37.85 for the nine available spaces that they are looking to fill.FranchisePlayersOverseas PlayersTotal money spentSalary cap availableAvailable slotsOverseas slotsCSK19765.119.961DC17571.613.483KXIP16331.853.295KKR17674.2510.7582MI18469.6515.3574RR16547.1537.8593RCB14549.635.4113SRH22774.2510.7531 On a note to the franchises, the IPL auction 2021 set to begin at 1500 IST, will begin with international players whose names will come based on their specialty: hitters, off-road hitters, hitters, fast shooters, and spin bowlers. The same arrangement will be followed for unlimited players.IPL also said that the expedited process is set to start after Player 87. "The expedited process will cover all non-represented and non-sold players, and the non-represented players will appear first."Also Read: IPL 2021 AUCTION PLAYERS LIST: FULL LIST OF PLAYERS WHO WILL BE UP FOR GRABS AT IPL 14 AUCTIONS
Ind vs Eng Rohit Sharma vs Mayank Agarwal for Second Test: India team player Rohit Sharma again failed to perform during India's first Test against England in Chennai and has faced the wrath of cricket experts and fans in a losing streak since. Recovered from a hamstring injury he suffered during the 2020 IPL. On his return, Rohit just finished 147 passes in his last six Test rounds with a maximum score of 52, which is just fifty for him in his last eight test entries.Notably, Rohit was sent off with a score of 6 and 12 in the first Test against England and since his return to the Test team, Rohit has been accused of throwing his window in contrast to his inaugural partner Shopman Jill, who was recently in the face of Sublime. With a bat. Moreover, in the last three rounds, Rohit managed to score only 147 points with an average of 24.50.Ind vs Eng Test II: Rohit Sharma got a score at best, and Mayank Agarwal waited behind the scenes:India expects Rohit Sharma to get off to a good start in Round Two. If Rohit fails again, team leadership may include Mayank Agarwal in eleventh at some point in the series.Agarwal wasn't able to score much in Australia, but he's done well overall since his debut in 2018. The Karnataka right-hand player scored 1052 points, averaging 45.73 in 14 tests and spanning three centuries, including double a ton.Additionally, Agarwal boasts an exceptional average of 99.5 in the home. He played five home auditions and scored 597 rounds, including three pods. Its highest score is 243 points.Much will depend on Team India's opening matches in Test 2 if the hosts want to come back in force after facing a crushing defeat in Test 1. Also, with the crash of the WTC summit, India will reach out by firing HIT-MAN on the targets.India’s predicted playing XI for the second Test: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel /Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ishant Sharma.Also Read: India vs England: BCCI green-signals 50 percent capacity in Stands for 2nd Test
IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE Scoring: Ravichandran Ashwin made an impressive century at his home, Chepauk, to help India score 286/10 in the second half of the second Test against England at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Previously, Virat Kohli had broken his 25th Test and with Ashwin saved India after England pressured the hosts with five early wickets from Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ajinkiya Rahane, and Axar Patel that day. 3. While Pujara was on the first day of the day, Rohit faltered after a few moments. Also, Pant couldn't stay any longer in the fold, faltering at 26th as well. After a few jumps, Rahani is caught in a short leg. Meanwhile, Axar tried to support Virat Kohli from the other end, but he could not stay still as Moein Ali held him in front of the logs.However, Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin fixed the roles for India before Moeen Ali eliminated the first round and Kuldeep Yadav returns moments later.Meanwhile, England now needs 482 rounds to win as they lost just 134 in response to India's first total of 329 matches.India 2nd Innings 286/10 (85.5 ov)BatsmenRB4S6SSRRohit Sharmast BT Foakes b MJ Leach26702137.14Shubman Gilllbw b MJ Leach14280150.00Cheteshwar Pujararunout (BT Foakes / Ollie Pope)7231030.43Virat Kohli (C)lbw b MM Ali621497041.61Rishabh Pant (WK)st BT Foakes b MJ Leach8111072.73Ajinkya Rahanec Ollie Pope b MM Ali10142071.43Axar Patellbw b MM Ali7181038.89Ravichandran Ashwinb OP Stone10614814171.62Kuldeep Yadavlbw b MM Ali390033.33Ishant Sharmac OP Stone b MJ Leach7241029.17Mohammed SirajNot out16210276.19Extra20 (b 5, w 0, nb 0, lb 15)Total286/10 (85.5)Yet To BatBOWLINGOMRWECONOlly Stone6.512113.07Jack Leach33610043.03Moeen Ali3279843.06Joe Root401503.75Stuart Broad932502.78Dan Lawrence10707.00Fall Of WicketsFOWOverShubman Gill1-4211.2CA Pujara2-5518.6RG Sharma3-5521.1RR Pant4-6525.3AM Rahane5-8630.3Axar Patel6-10636.1Virat Kohli7-20265.4KL Yadav8-21067.6Ishant Sharma9-23776.4Ravichandran Ashwin10-28685.5India started the third day with 249 races against Rohit Sharma 25 * and Cheteshwar Pujara 7 * in the fold. The Ravichandran Ashwin's five-course tournament was the highlight of Day Two of Test Two, helping India finish the first half for England in 134 races before the hosts began to consolidate their lead over visitors at MA Chidambaram here on Sunday.On the second day, India's score was 54/1, with Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara on the field. The hosts are currently enjoying a 249-lead lead over England and will be looking to add many more games to get the best chance of winning the match. India had a good start in the second half, as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill set regular boundaries. Leach gave England the first achievement by taking Jill (12) 12th.Pujara then took to the field and played cautiously, along with Rohit, to ensure India did not lose a floor of the day.Earlier, England had the worst possible start when Rory Burns (0) got a leg before the delivery window by Ishant Sharma in the first round of innings. Soon after, Ashwin knocked out Sibley (16) and England dropped to 16/2 in eighth.Skipper Joe Root (6) failed to leave a mark when he defeated the ball sent by Axar Patel, as a result of which the left arm turnover scored his first test cricket lead. England continued the fight when Ashwin ousted Lawrence (9) and England entered the first half at 39/4.Ben Stokes and Ole Pop resumed the second session of 39/4 and had a short position 13 times for the fifth wicket. Ashwin ended the Stokes' 18th season and brought him back to the wing.Ben Fox joined Pop in the middle and tried to build a solid partnership for the sixth wicket. The duo played cautiously and added a partnership 35 times before pacemaker Mohamed Siraj joined the match and fired Bob (22).Foakes, along with Moein Ali, led the team to the 100th race mark. Aksar Patel broke the stands and tore Ali's scalp (6). In the final match before tea, Ashwin captured Stone (1) and took his fourth share of the match.Jack Leach also couldn't leave a mark when Essent fired him before Ashwin took the wide window at the '60s to finish his first tour of England.Earlier in the day, Rishabh Pant (58 *) led half a century of defeating India to 329 in the first innings. India lost fast terrain in the first session of day two and was only able to add 29 races to its overnight total.On the first day, Rohit Sharma played 161 knockouts while Ajinkya Rahane backed him with a 67 stroke to help the hosts advance in the match.
IPL 2021: Kings XI Punjab New name: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) has changed its name. The franchise captain KL Rahul and owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Preity Zinta will now be called Punjab Kings. KXIP is said to be attending IPL Auctions 2021 with a new brand identity.Official contacts have been made to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the change, but written approvals are still pending. Punjab Kings will now attend IPL Auctions 2021 scheduled for February 18th under their new name."The team has been planning to change the name for a long time and I think it needs to be done before this IPL 2021. A source from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry told PTI on Monday that it is not a surprising decision."KXIP is one of the eight franchise teams that competed in the latest edition of the T20 League in the United Arab Emirates.In the tournament's 13-year history, they were runners-up once and finishing third again.The next IPL bid is scheduled to start in the second week of April, and the auction will take place on Thursday. The auction will see 292 players, including 164 Indians, come under the hammer with Rs 196.6 crores per transaction.Also Read: IPL 2021 Auction: Top 10 facts from the final player's list
Indian hockey striker Dilpreet Singh, who was training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Center in Bangalore as part of the potential major-male group, plans to make the cut in the Round of 16 final that he will represent to India in the prestigious Tokyo Olympics, set to begin in July.The 21-year-old striker said that since there are no major competitions in 2020 affected by the epidemic, he takes every training session as an opportunity to make a strong case for a place on the Olympic team. We don't want to worry about factors that are not under our control. I don't want to wait for the chance to play a match for India to defend myself but to make the most of the opportunity here in the camp to show my skills and prove myself. "We give 100 percent of each training session," Dilpreet said in a statement.Speaking of his development and the opportunity for him to train with senior players again in the camp, the youngster added: "I've been working on my technical game. I improved my end. Watching the older players playing and spending time with them helps the younger players gain confidence and of course improve." We ask our veteran players for advice and guidance, and they have been of great help to us at all times. "Dilpreet, who was part of the teams that won the silver and bronze medals at the Breda Hockey Champions Cup 2018 and Asian Games 2018, respectively, returned to the junior starting group after the 2018 World Cup.Speaking of the omission, the boy from Amritsar said, “I was very upset with myself because I was a part of almost every major tournament and I was looking forward to appearing in the Olympics as well. But the omission of the senior core group affected me so much and made me realize that I had squandered the golden opportunity and I had to work harder. "However, a year later, after doing well in potential youth basics, Dilpreet was called up for the FIH Pro League match against World Champion Belgium."I started from scratch. I trained hard in the junior camp to at least get a place in the first team. He used to follow every first-team training exercise. I was in constant contact with the top players for that and asked them for guidance, and finally, in 2020, I'm back." "To the main group of the FIH Hockey Pro League. The postponement of the Olympic Games gave players like me the opportunity to improve the situation and make the most of it. The choice of teams is not in my hands, I focus on giving 100 percent on the field and improving day after day."Also Read: The 47th FIH Statutory Congress will happen in Delhi
Ind vs Eng 3rd Test: Test 3 against England at the renovated Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is expected to have a healthy crowd of spectators. The largest cricket stadium in the world holds 110,000 people, and the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) decided to allow 50% capacity during the third round.This means that there will be 55,000 tickets for sale and it will be the first sporting event to see such a strong crowd since the Covid-19 outbreak last March.The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) hopes to remove the spectator limit in the coming days. "GCA has decided 50 percent capacity. Not much of a rush yet, but sales are expected to pick up in the next 3-4 days. This will be the first international match at this refurbished stadium. Since the third test is about day and night. A lot of people are expected to come. Currently, GCA expects at least 30,000 viewers on the first day of testing. A source from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry told TOI on Tuesday, “We can have a job to celebrate the occasion.There is no decision on the pitch yetMotera has two types of courses ready for the next two exams. The playing field is a square of 11 fields, six of which are made of red ground and the rest are regular. Both options will be granted to the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry. There are multiple throws of each type for testing. The Secretary of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry is overseeing the preparations and a call will be made in the field as soon as the teams arrive in Ahmedabad, "the source said.Also Read: IPL 2021: KINGS XI PUNJAB CHANGES NAME NOW WILL BE KNOWN AS 'PUNJAB KINGS'
Ind vs Eng: The All India Supreme Select Committee met on Wednesday to select the team for the last two test matches to be played in Ahmedabad against England.India squad for 3rd and 4th Test: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (Vice-captain), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj.Umesh Yadav will join the team in Ahmedabad and after assessing his fitness he will replace Chardul Thakur, who will be released in the Vijay Hazare Cup.The committee also selected five reticle shooters and two reserve players.Net Bowlers: Ankit Rajpoot, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Warrier, Krishnappa Gowtham, Saurabh KumarStandby players: KS Bharat, Rahul Chahar.Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Priyank Panchal have been released for Vijay Hazare Trophy.Ind vs Eng schedule:England’s tour of India, 2020/21 – Test seriesS.No.DateMatchVenue124th – 28th Feb3rd Test (D/N)Ahmedabad24th – 8th March4th TestAhmedabadAlso Read: IND VS ENG 3RD TEST: 55,000 SPECTATORS TO BE ALLOWED AT MOTERA
Heading into Test 3 against England, India has a lot to think about when it comes to picking the eleventh man in the eleventh game. The third round will be a day/night pink ball match at Ahmedabad Baker Stadium which opens up different possibilities as the conditions are not so simple. According to the sources, the team management has not yet decided whether to play 3 rotors or 3 pacemakers in the third test. For this reason: Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Hardik Pandya, and Muhammad Siraj have been asked by the team management to remain ready for the match.India’s Playing XI for 3rd Test:Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, R.Ashwin, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Fight for 11th Spot between – Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed SirajIndia vs England 3rd Test – Why so much uncertainty over playing XI?Reason: In the second test in Chennai, where the wicket was a band controller, India came out with three spindles and two pacemakers. But the day/night test is a different game. Not only does the SG ball have a thick lacquer coating to prevent wear and tear, but the field is also expected to have some turf to hold it together for five days.All this points to a snacker's help, at least for the first day. But if the pitch is set up in such a way as to assist spinners like the first two tests in Chennai, it would be preferred to use the third rotor, which can provide the depth of hitting. There are three options: Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sunder.For a simple and fourth option, India has to choose between Hardik Pandya or Muhammad Siraj, and Umesh Yadav has a choice in the eleventh.PINK Ball Test – 3rd Spinner or the 3rd Pacer in Indian XI?With Ravindra Jadeja absent due to injury, the selection of the Indian team was a nuisance. In his absence, the main question was about who would partner with Ravichandran Ashwin. Before the third test, it can be assumed that India will present Ashwin and Axar Patel, who passed the second test. But the option to place a third roulette game cannot be ruled out.Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep's contribution to India's victory in the second Test was very limited. He only threw 12.2 exaggerated and closed two windows. With the bat, he fell on the flop, scoring three runs. But it is only vertigo on the team, and it might come in handy in day/night conditions.Washington Sunder: One of the options India could go along with, the Washington Sunder is a player who can strike well to provide India with a depth that reaches into India. If Sayed Mushtaq Ali Cup matches were considered, Motera Stadium could be easy to turn, meaning that aside from Ashwin and Patel, Sander might be the other option.- Indian bowlers got 19 wickets per match and they all went with pacemakers.- Indian spinners Ashwin & Jadeja only fired 7 savers in 2 rounds with no success.Third pacer slot:Here the circumstances are at stake. Since the test is a day/night thing, dew can be a factor like the lawn on the court. Furthermore, the only day/night test in India in Eden Gardens against Bangladesh showed that the locksmiths rule the ball with the pink ball, returning 19 fields for the match.With Muhammad al-Shami injured, as well as Bumrah and Ishant Sharma, who will be playing their 100th Test, India can put in a third pacemaker as the hitting lineup is expected to remain the same unless they retire due to late injuries.Umesh Yadav: Umesh Yadav, one of the pacemakers featured on India's first day/night test at Eden Gardens, has an impressive record at home. In his last five home events, Yadav has won 33 wickets. But as he returns from the injury, it could be risky to press him too soon. However, it could still be the third-best pacemaker choice in India if the team management decided to opt for a specialized pacemaker and the players failed to make much progress.Hardik Pandya: Looking at bowlers who have limited hitting skills other than Ashwin, Pandya might be the perfect guy to enter the game XI. He can strike and he can be a pacemaker between half and he can play 10-15 games a day. But Pandya is also back from an injury and throwing 15 times a day could become a problem. If chosen, it will be after a long absence of more than two years.Also Read: INDIA vs ENGLAND 2nd Test: Ashwins solid century helps India set 482-run target for England
IPL 2021 – ‘GROWW’ Joining as Official Partner: The list of sponsors for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) is increasing. Not only has BCCI been able to retain VIVO as a sponsor of ownership, but another official partner is also slated to be announced in the next two weeks. GROWW, an online trading and wealth management company ready to join as an IPL partner. Based on the information available, GROWW will enter into a 3-year contract with IPL for 45 kronor per year.Dream11 to join IPL as an official partner: The main sponsor of IPL 2020, Dream11, will return as an official IPL 2021 fictional partner. Dream11 tried to retain the title sponsorship rights for IPL 2021 and even made an offer to VIVO. The deal did not materialize because the bid of 250 kroner per year was well below VIVO's expectations. Now, Dream11 has decided to maintain its former sponsor position as the official fictional partner of the league.BCCI likely to have 6 Official Partners on Board before IPL 2021In addition to Dream11, BCCI also has agreements with Unacademy and CRED as official partners. Tata Motors, which has completed its 3-year relationship with IPL, is likely to extend the contract.Meanwhile, according to BCCI sources, the university is also in discussions with two other brands at this point. A senior BCCI official informed that if all goes well, BCCI will likely have a sixth official partner before the IPL 2021. “We are in talks with multiple parties. The interest is tremendous at this point and we should have two more official partners before IPL 2021. All because of the unprecedented success of IPL 2020.”, declared the BCCI officialAlso Read: IPL 2021 Auction: Top 10 facts from the final player's listIPL 2021: Disney-Star may hike ad rates by 25-30% for IPL 2021 after blockbuster IPL 2020Official IPL 2021 announcer: Disney Star raises ad rates for IPL 2021 - Not only will BCCI get more money from IPL 2021, but the official broadcaster is also planning to be ready to take advantage of the successful IPL 2020. Prepares to increase ad rates by around 25% by IPL 2021.Based on the available information, ad prices for IPL 2021 can increase up to 14 to 15 lakhs for 10 seconds. It is worth noting that for IPL 2020, Star India was charging 12 Lakhs for 10 seconds, which will now increase by 25% according to reports.Why Disney Star may increase advertising rates by 25-30%?- IPL 2020 achieved standard TV Ratings.- Late season of IPL surpassed IPL 12's viewership by 23% and a total viewership of 400 billion minutes.- According to the channel, IPL 2020 audience growth is an impressive 24 percent among women and 20 percent among children respectively.Advertising has also seen a 4% increase in ad volume, according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) in India.This unprecedented success of the IPL 2020 network led to an increase in IPL AD rates. “As of now, talks are only taking place between the agency's junior employees and Star. However, Official Meetings Star and variable rates will only begin after BCCI announces the final schedule, and match fees will also vary based on days and hours,” informed another senior media planner on the condition of anonymity. The source also added that Star has been aggressively video calling, giving presentations, and looking for a roughly 33% increase over last season.Also Read: IPL 2021: KINGS XI PUNJAB CHANGES NAME NOW WILL BE KNOWN AS 'PUNJAB KINGS'
Geeta Phogat is a free fighter. He was born on the 15th of December 1988 in Bhiwani, Haryana, India. She is a freestyle wrestler who won India's first gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in 2010. She is also the first Indian wrestler to qualify for the Summer Olympics.His father's name is Mahavir Singh Phogat, who is also a Dronacharya Award winner who is also his coach. Geeta's mother's name is Shobha Kaur. He also has three sisters Babita Kumari (Whistler), Sanjita Phogat, and Ritu Phogat. Her sister Babita Kumari and her cousin Finish Fogat also won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games.Geeta Phogat Biography, Husband, Coach, Family, Height, Age, and WeightReal NameGeeta PhogatNicknameNot KnownProfessionFreestyle WrestlerHeight5’4″Weight65 KgHair ColourBlackEye ColourBlackDate of Birth15-Dec-88Birth PlaceBalali Village, Haryana, IndiaNationalityIndianZodiac sign/Sun signSagittariusHometownBalali Village, Haryana, IndiaSchoolNot KnownCollegeMDU, Rohtak, HaryanaEducational QualificationNot KnownDebutCommonwealth Wrestling Championship in Jalandhar, Punjab (2009)FatherMahavir Singh PhogatMotherShobha KaurSisterBabita Kumari, Sangita Phogat, Ritu PhogatBrotherModuMarital StatusMarriedWife/SpousePawan KumarChildrenDaughter – Samaira ShroffCategory55 Kg FreestyleCoachMahavir Singh PhogatReligionHinduRecordsWon a Gold medal in the 55 kg Freestyle category at the 2010 Commonwealth games. First Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for the OlympicsFactsShe was born and raised in Balali Village, Haryana.Geeta belongs to a Hindu familyHer sign is Sagittarius.Jetta is a professional fighter.She became famous after winning her first wrestling gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2010.His father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, is also a former wrestler.Bollywood movie Dangal is also based on his family.In 2016, she was appointed as DSP in Haryana Police.On November 20, 2016, she married wrestler, Pawan Kumar.On December 24, 2019, I had a girl.In 2017, she participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (Season 8) as a contestant.Also Read: Virat Kohli : Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
The World Road Safety Championship will resume next month with the participation of six teams. Myths of India, South African myths, West Indies mythology, and Sri Lanka myths will continue from where they left last year. Australia Legends will be absent from this tournament, but England Legends and Bangladesh Legends will continue their absence.The 2021 Global Road Safety Series matches will be held at Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The tournament will resume on March 5, 2021, and will end on March 21, 2021.Cricket legends from all over the world will compete in the World Road Safety Series 2021. Last year, the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, TM Dilshan, Zaheer Khan, Brett Lee, Brian Lara, Jonty Rhodes, and Yuvraj Singh participated in this competition.Legends of India won their matches against Legends of Sri Lanka and Legends of the West Indies. The organizers decided to resume the previous tournament rather than start over. India Legends will play England Legends, South Africa Legends, and Bangladesh Legends before the semi-finals start.The Legends of India will face Bangladesh Legends at the opening tournament. At the conclusion of the group matches, the first four teams will meet in the semi-finals on 17 and 18 March. The final will take place on Sunday. All games will start at 7:00 PM India Standard Time.Here's a look at the complete schedule and ticketing details for the World Road Safety Series 2021.How to book tickets for Road Safety World Series 2021?Tickets for the World Road Safety Series 2021 are available at bookmyshow.com. Tickets for the knockout games and matches involving India Legends start from 500 rupees. The minimum price for tickets for other matches is 100 rupees.Road Safety World Series 2021 Timetable(All matches will happen in Raipur and the start time is 7:00 PM IST)March 5, India Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 6, Sri Lanka Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 7, England Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 8, South Africa Legends vs. Sri Lanka LegendsMarch 9, India Legends vs. England LegendsMarch 10, Bangladesh Legends vs. Sri Lanka LegendsMarch 11, England Legends vs. South Africa LegendsMarch 12, Bangladesh Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 13, India Legends vs. South Africa LegendsMarch 14, Sri Lanka Legends vs. England LegendsMarch 15, South Africa Legends vs. Bangladesh LegendsMarch 16, England Legends vs. West Indies LegendsMarch 17, Semifinal 1March 18, Semifinal 2March 21, Road Safety World Series 2021 Final.Also Read: IPL 2021: GOOD NEWS FOR IPL 2021, ONLINE TRADING COMPANY GROWW TO JOIN IPL AS OFFICIAL PARTNER
PUBG Mobile's astronomical rise in recent years has facilitated the growth of its competitive landscape, and game-related content creation has grown at a rapid pace.Undoubtedly, Naman "Mortal" Mathur is one of India's most famous personalities in both esports and content creation. For anyone who has followed PUBG Mobile, it is impossible not to know SouL Mortal. In this article, we'll talk about Mortal's PUBG mobile ID, stats, and more.PUBG Mobile ID of MortalMortal's PUBG Mobile ID is 590211476 and his in-game nickname is SouL Mortal. He is also the leader of the SouL team.Here are his stats for PUBG Mobile Season 14.Mortal only played Squad Mode in Season 14. So far, he's played 26 games and has 4.46 K / D, which is pretty surprising.In the previous season, he played one "double" and 236 matches for the team. He had 4.72 K / D in Season 13.Mortal’s Professional CareerMortal is a player and owner of the popular PUBG Mobile "Team SouL". He won many awards for his name as a professional player.His team took 1st place in PUBG Mobile Club Open - Spring Split: India 2019 and PUBG Mobile India Series 2019.Team SouL also finished second in the PUBG Mobile Club Open - Fall Split: South Asia 2019.Read More: PUBG Unban in India | Latest NewsMortal’s YouTube channelMortal started creating content for YouTube in September 2016. He initially posted content related to another popular mobile game called "Mini Militia".Mortal then switched to PUBG Mobile after the game was released. It garnered over 5.5 million subscribers and has over 621 million views. He is currently using iPhone 11 Pro Max.His YouTube channel description reads:“Mobile/iPad Streamer and a professional player for Team SouL.”Also Read: PUBG Mobile India launch date, new features, countries where the game was unbanned
PUBG Mobile 2 launch: The world of PUBG is celebrating, and waiting in the bait, as PUBG Mobile 2 is reported to be launching globally later this week. PUBG Mobile 2 can keep the basic layout of Battle Royale the same, but revise the entire game to come in a futuristic environment, specifically based on the year 2051.While the new version will be celebrated by the worldwide PUBG fraternity, the PUBG ecosystem in India is still on the sidelines and the game has been banned in India since September.The situation in India has not changed at all according to Insiders. According to the information on InsideSport.co, the government is not ready to give in to its previous position and India will in no way be a part of the launch of PUBG Mobile 2.What is the launch of PUBG Mobile 2, what will the game look like and what are the changes to GAME-PLAY?The game will be a clear sequel to the original PUBG Mobile game, which pioneered the Battle Royale mobile gaming format. According to information about the game on Twitter:The game will contain completely new maps,The game will contain futuristic combat weapons options and drones to aid in the game's battles.The game will also introduce some new "gadgets" as part of the main game and other similar futuristic elements that will be adapted for a 2051 fantasy projection.The game is also said to be eligible for release on both iOS and Android.According to information from various reports, the official announcement of the new version of PUBG Mobile will be made during the PUBG Global Invitational.S 2021 tournament, which is scheduled to begin on the weekends.Also Read: SouL Mortal PUBG Mobile ID, stats, K/D ratio, setup, and more
IPL 2021 – CSK Skoda deal falls apart: The Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) did not start well for MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings. First, Mutout, the long-term front-shirt partner refused to renew the title sponsorship contract with Team Doni. Now the deal with Czech car manufacturer Skoda has collapsed in favor of CSK.It is noteworthy that Skoda has been reported to have signed a 25 Cr deal with CSK as the main sponsor of IPL 2021. But for unknown reasons, Skoda decided to withdraw from the deal. According to CSK management sources, online fashion company Myntra is listed as CSK's new senior partner for this season.We contacted Myntra management, but they declined to confirm the development. It is worth noting that the agreement between CSK-Myntra will be in the range of 22-23 kronor, which is slightly less than what CSK expected from the market.Founded in 2007, Flipkart acquired Myntra in 2014. The company later acquired the online fashion store Jabong in 2016. Since then, it has grown into one of the largest online fashion sites in the country.Is performance the reason why CSK is struggling with sponsorships?MS Dhoni’s CSK has always been a hit with sponsors. Three of the IPL champions did not fight for endorsements. According to some industry experts, things have changed now. Team performance in the IPL 2020 and team age may influence the CSK this year according to a few experts.“IPL is all about performance. When CSK was performing, Dhoni was on top of the world – brands were lining up CSK’s doors. With performance getting patchy by the day and Dhoni in retirement mode – it will be a little tough for CSK this year”, according to one of the top industry experts dealing in IPL team sponsorships since its inception.CSK’s squad for IPL 2021CSK retained players – MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, N Jagadeesan, Faf Du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sam Curran, Ravi Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Josh Hazlewood, Shardul Thakur, Karn Sharma, KM Asif, Imran Tahir, R. Sai Kishore, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi.Additions — Moeen Ali, Krishnappa Gowtham, Harisankar Reddy, Bhagvath Varma and Cheteshwar PujaraAlso Read: IPL 2021: Good news for IPL 2021, Online trading company GROWW to join IPL as Official Partner
Deepa Malik, a semi-athlete and only Paralympic medalist and medalist from India has been elected Chair of the Indian Paralympic Committee, although the election results are subject to a case pending in the Delhi High Court.Deepa Malik, 49, who won the silver medal in the F-53 shot put event at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, was elected unchallenged as president in the PCI election held in Bangalore on Friday.“My sincere congratulations on the start of new entries for a new term in @ParalympicIndia. Expressing my gratitude that I have been assigned to the presidency and welcome an athlete-focused approach to paralympic sports in India,” Deepa Malik wrote on his Twitter account."A wonderful transformation for me personally, for which I look forward to continued support. I hope to do my duty with complete honesty and integrity."Gurcharan Singh, who was the interim president after former president Rao Inderjit Singh was sacked from his post last year, was also elected without opposition.Kavender Choudhury and Shashi Ranjan Prasad Singh were elected Vice-Chairs, while M. Mahadeva was appointed as Treasurer. Neil Nandkishwar Baburao and Cantilal Parmar were elected Deputy Secretary-General.Returning Officer R Radha, a retired district judge and judge of additional hearings, announced that the incumbents said the results would be subject to new orders for approval in a case pending before the Delhi High Court.Malik remembers his trip to the 2016 ParalympicsDiba, who is also a Rajiv Gandhi Kheil Ratna recipient and Padma Shri winner, also won the silver medal at the 2011 IPC World Championships at the F 52-53 shot put event, in addition to being awarded a silver medal in Discus Throw (F 52-53) and Throwing Events Javelin (F 53-54) at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.And the Sports Ministry in September last year had questioned the PCI's credibility, citing a violation of the National Sports Act in Paracorps' decision to expel Rao Inderjit Singh. The ministry said it found the PCI response regarding Rao Inderjit's removal unsatisfactory.The PCI changed its statute to block access to public officials during its annual general assembly on May 4 last year. Singh was a minister of state (planning) in the union government at the time."This is the first time that an elite athlete has been appointed as the head of a sports body to compete in it," Gurcharan said of Deepa's selection.Gurcharan hopes that the CCP will regain recognition from the Ministry of Sports if the Delhi High Court declares these elections valid."The Ministry of Sports is a party to the pending case before the Delhi High Court, so if the Supreme Court says the elections are correct, I think that should also be binding on the Ministry of Sports," Gurcharan said.Also Read: ROAD SAFETY WORLD SERIES 2021: FULL LIST OF MATCHES(TIMETABLE), VENUES, TICKET BOOKING
ICC World Test Championship – Draw in India vs England 4th Test will take India to WTC Finals: The fourth series of the test match between India and England begins on Thursday. Virat Kohli, India will only need a draw to win the 4-match Test Series. The fourth-round draw may also preserve India's place in the WTC Finals.New Zealand had already booked their place in the World Trade Championships finals, and India's resounding 10-point victory over England in the third round eliminated England from the WTC Finals race.However, England could still play the India fatal plan if India were defeated in the fourth test match. In such a scenario, India would be eliminated and Australia would qualify for the WTC Finals.ICC World Test Championship Scenarios in DetailNew Zealand already qualifiedNew Zealand is currently top of the WTC ranking with 70.0 percentage points. The Black Caps are the only ones to qualify for the World Cup Final so far.WTC final scenario for IndiaIndia only needs a draw or win in the fourth round to confirm its place in the WTC Finals. They lost the first test, but came back strong in the second and third tests, as they advanced 2--1. Now they will have to win the event chain 2-1 or 3-1 to get to Lords.WTC final scenario for EnglandEngland is now out of the race. But if they manage to win the next event, India will also be wiped out.WTC final scenario for AustraliaAustralia, meanwhile, has completed its WTC assignments and will closely monitor the two tests in Ahmedabad. If the Test Series between India and England ends in a 2-2 or 1-1 draw, Men Down Under will pass. Also, England's 2-1 victory would end in Australia's favor.Distribution of points in ICC World Test ChampionshipMatches in seriesPoints for a winPoints for a tiePoints for a drawPoints for a defeat2603020034020130430151005241280Also Read: Road Safety World Series 2021: Full list of matches(timetable), venues, ticket booking
The India captain joined Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Argentine Lionel Messi, former Hollywood actor and wrestler Dwayne " The Rock '' Johnson, American singer-songwriter Beyonce, and Ariana Grande in the 100 million clubs.Indian captain Virat Kohli added another feather to his shining hat by becoming the first cricketer to reach 100 million followers on the social media platform to share photos and Instagram videos on Monday.The India captain joined Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Argentine Lionel Messi, former Hollywood actor, and wrestler Dwayne " The Rock '' Johnson, American singer-songwriter Beyonce, and Ariana Grande in the 100 million clubs.Virat Kohli is also the fourth most followed athlete on Instagram. Ronaldo tops the list (athlete) with 266 million followers, while Messi ranks second on the list with 187 million followers on the Facebook-owned platform.Virat Kohli, who ranks first in the ICC's ODI Ranking, debuted in the format in August 2008. India's Leader scored 12,040 points in the 251 ODI with an average of 59.31.Virat Kohli represented India in 90 events, scoring 7,490 points with a high of 254*. In T20I cricket, he played 85 matches, winning 2,928 rounds with a hit rate of 138.43.The Indian captain is currently preparing for the fourth and final test against England, which starts on Thursday. The hosts are sparing no effort to prepare for the next match at Narendra Modi.Cricket Board India (BCCI) shared a video on Twitter on Monday to look at players sweating online. In the video, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane can be seen hitting the net, while Rohit Sharma can be seen talking to coach Ravi Shastri.Players have also worked on their field skills, ensuring the team is well prepared in all divisions when they face the English side in the last game of the series.In the ongoing series, Rohit, Axar Patel, and Ravichandran Ashwin were featured artists and now, on the fourth audition, Raban Kohli will seek to attend the party and end the century's drought.The last time Virat Kohli scored a century ago was in 2019 for a day and night event against Bangladesh in Eden Gardens.If India manages to win or take the final test against England, the team will qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final and the team will face New Zealand in the summit match.Also Read: Road Safety World Series 2021: Full list of matches(timetable), venues, ticket booking
PUBG World is celebrating, with much anticipation, as PUBG Mobile New State is scheduled to launch globally later this week. PUBG Mobile New State might keep the basic layout of Battle Royale as it is, but the entire game is revised to come in a futuristic environment, specifically based on the year 2051.While the PUBG fraternity worldwide will celebrate the new version, the PUBG ecosystem in India is still on the sidelines and the game has been banned in India since September.Learn how to download PUBG New State APK Link?You can download this game from Play Store and Apple App Store upon launch. At this time, PUBG New State has not yet been released. You can only pre-register for PUBG New StateRelease date of PUBG New State?The planned release date for PUBG New State is the first week of April 2021.PUBG: New State is not available in IndiaThe situation in India has not changed at all according to Insiders. According to the information on pitchhigh.com, the government is not ready to surrender to its previous position and India will in no way be a part of the PUBG Mobile New State launch.Pre-registration PUBG Mobile New State on Google Play StoreStep 1: First, the users have to open the pre-registration page of PUBG: New State on the Google Play Store.Step 2: Users, who are not residing in India, have to click on the ‘Pre-register’ option.Step 3: After clicking on the button, it will prompt a dialogue box that will ask the user to confirm registration.Step 4: Now, all the users will need to do is click on the ‘OK’ option.Step 5: An additional option will ask the users to choose whether they want to install the game when available. If you agree, you can tap on the “Install when available” button. Otherwise, you will be notified when it is available.How To Pre-order PUBG: New State On IOSPre-order for PUBG New State is currently not available for IOS users.Download PUBG New State APKPUBG Mobile New State Launch, how the game will look like, and what will be the changes in the GAME-PLAY?The game will be a clear sequel to the original PUBG Mobile game, which pioneered the Battle Royale mobile gaming format. According to information about the game on Twitter:New maps: The next version will contain completely new maps and players will be able to explore more areas.Drones: There aren't many mobile games that allow you to use drones. But the new version of PUBG Mobile 2 will give you the option to use drones.Futuristic weapons: While PUBG is already popular for its collection of weapons, the new version is expected to contain futuristic gadgets and weapons given it was set in 2051. The cool new gadgets will include drones and bunkers that will be part of the main game.Cross-platform compatibility: According to the leaks, the game will be compatible with various platforms. This means that the mobile player can play against PlayStation / Xbox or PC player.According to information from various reports, the official announcement of the new version of PUBG Mobile will be made during the PUBG Global Invitational.S 2021 tournament, which is scheduled to start on the weekends.Also Read: SouL Mortal PUBG Mobile ID, stats, K/D ratio, setup, and more
Kieron Pollard hits Six Sixes in an over – Pollard Joins Yuvraj Singh: Multilevel West Indies and Mumbai Indians, Kieron Pollard has become the second man in T20 cricket history to reach 6 stats in one game. Bullard crushed Sri Lankan Akila Danangaya with six women in his sixth domestic hunt.The Mumbai Indians player smashed Dananjaya after hitting the West Indies with a hat-trick in the fourth game, including Chris Gayle's comeback for a duck. Bullard became the eighth batsman in cricket history, smashing six sixes in one game.5.1 Dananjaya to Pollard, Six times, Bullard drops to one knee and hits that long ball on the long one. There was a cry to catch him, but Pollard cleared the boundaries at some distance. 5.2 Dananjaya to Pollard, Six races this time puts it on the viewscreen. So full of Dananjaya this time and Pollard stuck with this 5.3 Dananjaya to Pollard, The SIX runs a hat-trick with six more. A little thicker and wider, but that doesn't matter for Pollard, who crushes it from a distance. Bullard is not worried about those popups 5.4 Dananjaya to Pollard, Six races make it four races in a row! What a strange day for Akila Danangaya, who was beaten for four, six, and six in a row after a hat-trick in the last round. It was a long ball and Pollard pulled it down the middle of the middle. Hit it by rolling and keep sailing 5.5 Dananjaya to Pollard, Six run stops! Five Six on Five Balls by Kron Pollard. This is a butcher shop. Bullard swings back and uses all of his power to fire it directly over the player's head. 5.6 Dananjaya to Pollard, SIX does not work, no. Kieron Pollard has smashed six stats in one here. Yuvraj Singh finally has a company. Shot on pillows and slide, just a simple slide as it flies over the deep edge of the middle deal. Arch from Pollard to admit his teammates' breakdownPollard does Yuvraj: Former Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh is the only batsman before Bullard to achieve this feat in T20 International. Yuvraj defeated Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup match in Durban.Pollard, who was sent off for 38 of 11 balls, burst at six by hitting the first ball down the field and then putting Dananjaya on display from the second ball. Dananjaya drifted off the trunk of the third ball, but Pollard slapped it carelessly, as the fourth ball was deposited over the middle of the deep wicket while the fifth ball crashed over the archer's head. Dananjaya came around the wicket, but Pollard pulled him off his stands to set the record six and six and bowed to celebrate the occasion in front of the Coolidge crowd.It was a rapid turnover of fortune for the Sri Lankan worker, who had just scored a hat-trick in the previous round, sacking starter Evin Lewis, Gayle, and wicketkeeper Nicholas Boran in the fourth game.Pollard joined Yuvraj and Herschel Gibbs from South Africa as the only batsmen to achieve this feat in an international match under the Gibbs brand in the 2007 World Cup Finals against the Netherlands.
IPL 2021 Schedule: The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) finals can be played for one week. IPL officials now plan to finalize IPL 2021 by May 30 instead of the previously planned June 6. The reason, India will likely advance to the World Test Championship Final by winning the ongoing series against England. The World Trade Center Finals will be played on June 18.If the IPL 2021 Finals end on June 6 as previously planned, it will be difficult for the Indian team to acclimate to the testing format at any given time. Also, to fulfill the current Covid-19 regulations in the UK, India will have to arrive at least 7-8 days in advance.Currently, many of the 'yes' and 'but' are related to the IPL deadlines and schedule. A senior BCCI official, “We have several things to consider before we start with the IPL 2021 deadlines and the WTC Finals is one of them.” End of IPL 2021: The European Central Bank also wants IPL 2021 to end at the end of MayOn the other hand, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also wants England's IPL players to terminate their IPL commitments at the end of May so they can take part in two Test Series against New Zealand. The first round of the Test Series between England and New Zealand starts on June 2 and the European Central Bank wants players like Ben Stokes, Joss Butler, Johnny Bairstow, and Jofra Archer to be available for the match against the world's No. 1 ranked Kiwi.Under the UK's sporting elite exemption, British cricketers can resume training and play here upon their return from abroad if they are in a regulated tournament bubble-like IPL and test negative for Covid. -19 Before embarking on your journey.IPL 2021: IPL Chairman Brigesh Patel Says GC Meeting Soon "Will Address Franchise Concerns"IPL 2021 - IPL GC Meeting: Meanwhile, when IPL President GC Brijesh Patel contacted Thursday for his official copy of IPL 2021 dates, schedule, and venues, he reported that all issues will be addressed at the IPL Board of Directors meeting. This meeting will determine the exact dates, locations, and times of IPL for IPL 2021."The date of the IPL Board of Directors meeting has not yet been set. It could be in person or via video. It is not finished yet. We will let you know. But it will happen very soon. IPL Chairman British Patel said:" During the meeting agenda. "IPL 2021: Nobody but IPL GC is authorized to take final calls in places, says Brijesh PatelOnly the Board of Directors is authorized to submit a final list of locations, dates, and schedules for IPL 2021. He also assured that the IPL GC will also address the concerns of all franchises during the meeting.There is no point in speculating about places. All decisions are taken only during the meeting. All I can say is that nothing has been decided on the stadiums yet and will only be finalized after consulting and hearing the franchisees' concerns. We are adopting a wait-and-see policy from now on. "Also Read: ICC WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP: VIRAT KOHLI’S TEAM INDIA NEED A DRAW IN 4TH TEST TO SEAL THE WTC FINAL BERTH
On Sunday, the IPL Board of Directors announced the schedule of Live Indian Premier League 2021 to be held in India. After nearly two years, the impressive IPL shows will be back home with Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata hosting the main event.When will IPL 2021 be Started?IPL 2021 will start on April 9, 2021.When will IPL 2021 Final be Played?IPL 2021 Final will start on 30 MAY, 2021Time IPL 2021 matches Will begin?IPL 2021 Dates matches Will begin Night matches will start at 8.00 pm IST Afternoon matches will start at 4.00 pm ISTVenues for IPL 2021?IPL 2021, Venue tentative list of IPL match locations, and stadium list for 2021 A. Chidambaram StadiumEden Gardens KolkataWankhede StadiumArun Jaitley StadiumM. Chinnaswamy StadiumNarendra Modi stadiumWhich TV channels will IPL 2021 broadcast?IPL 2021 will be broadcast on TV on the Star Sports Network. The leading Indian broadcaster has arranged to broadcast the games in different languages and on various network channels.How do I watch live streaming of IPL 2021 matches?The IPL 2021 Live Stream will be available on Disney + Hotstar.IPL 2021 Title sponsorIndian Premier League President Brijesh Patil has confirmed that VIVO will continue as the main sponsor of the IPL 2021 tournament.IPL 2021 CSK,RR,PBKS,DC,MI,KKR,RCB,SRH Full and Final Squads Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Retained Players: MS Dhoni (C), Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, KM Asif, Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, N Jagadeesan, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, Josh Hazlewood, R Sai Kishore, Robin UthappaList of players bought by CSK in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDKrishnappa GowthamAll-Rounder9,25,00,000Moeen AliAll-Rounder7,00,00,000Cheteshwar PujaraBatsman50,00,000K.Bhagath VarmaAll-Rounder20,00,000C Hari NishaanthBatsman20,00,000M. Harisankar ReddyBowler20,00,000Rajasthan Royals (RR) Retained Players: Sanju Samson (C), Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Mahipal Lomror, Manan Vohra, Mayank Markande, Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anuj Rawat, Kartik Tyagi, David Miller, Andrew TyeIPL 2021 Dates: Check IPL 2021 Dates, Final, full Schedule, venue, Title Sponsor, Time, live streaming, Squads All you need to knowList of players bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDChristopher MorrisAll-Rounder16,25,00,000Shivam DubeAll-Rounder4,40,00,000Chetan SakariyaBowler1,20,00,000Mustafizur RahmanBowler1,00,00,000Liam LivingstoneAll-Rounder75,00,000K.C CariappaBowler20,00,000Akash SinghBowler20,00,000Kuldip YadavBowler20,00,000Punjab Kings (PBKS) Retained Players: KL Rahul (C), Arshdeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Darshan Nalkande, Harpreet Brar, Mandeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Mohd. Shami, M Ashwin, Nicholas Pooran, Sarfaraz Khan, Deepak Hooda, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, Chris Jordan, Prabhsimran SinghList of players bought by Punjab Kings in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDJhye RichardsonBowler14,00,00,000Riley MeredithBowler8,00,00,000Shahrukh KhanAll-Rounder5,25,00,000Moises HenriquesAll-Rounder4,20,00,000Dawid MalanAll-Rounder1,50,00,000Fabian AllenAll-Rounder75,00,000Jalaj SaxenaAll-Rounder30,00,000Saurabh KumarAll-Rounder20,00,000Utkarsh SinghAll-Rounder20,00,000 Delhi Capitals (DC) Retained Players: Shreyas Iyer (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prithvi Shaw, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Pravin Dubey, Chris WoakesList of players bought by DC in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDTom CurranAll-Rounder5,25,00,000Steven SmithBatsman2,20,00,000Sam BillingsWicket Keeper2,00,00,000Umesh YadavBowler1,00,00,000Ripal PatelAll-Rounder20,00,000Vishnu VinodWicket Keeper20,00,000Lukman Hussain MeriwalaBowler20,00,000M SiddharthBowler20,00,000 Mumbai Indians (MI) Retained Players: Rohit Sharma (C), Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Dhawal Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Chris Lynn, Saurabh Tiwary, Mohsin KhanList of players bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDNathan Coulter-NileBowler5,00,00,000Adam MilneBowler3,20,00,000Piyush ChawlaBowler2,40,00,000James NeeshamAll-Rounder50,00,000Yudhvir CharakAll-Rounder20,00,000Marco JansenAll-Rounder20,00,000Arjun TendulkarAll-Rounder20,00,000 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Retained Players: Eoin Morgan (C), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Nitish Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Rinku Singh, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Mavi, Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Rahul Tripathi, Varun Chakravarthy, Tim SeifertList of players bought by KKR in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDShakib Al HasanAll-Rounder3,20,00,000Harbhajan SinghBowler2,00,00,000Ben CuttingAll-Rounder75,00,000Karun NairBatsman50,00,000Pawan NegiAll-Rounder50,00,000Venkatesh IyerAll-Rounder20,00,000Sheldon JacksonWicket Keeper20,00,000Vaibhav AroraBowler20,00,000 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Retained Players: Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Joshua Phillipe, Pavan Deshpande, Shahbaz Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Daniel Sams, and Harshal PatelList of players bought by RCB in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDKyle JamiesonAll-Rounder15,00,00,000Glenn MaxwellAll-Rounder14,25,00,000Dan ChristianAll-Rounder4,80,00,000Sachin BabyBatsman20,00,000Rajat PatidarBatsman20,00,000Mohammed AzharudeenWicket Keeper20,00,000Suyash PrabhudesaiAll-Rounder20,00,000Kona Srikar BharatWicket Keeper20,00,000 SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) Retained Players: David Warner (C), Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Virat Singh, Priyam Garg, Mitchell Marsh, Jason Holder, Abdul SamadList of players bought by SRH in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDKedar JadhavAll-Rounder2,00,00,000Mujeeb ZadranBowler1,50,00,000J SuchithBowler30,00,000Also Read: IPL 2021 DATES: WTC FINALS LIKELY TO PRESS BCCI TO ADVANCE IPL 2021 FINALS BY 1 WEEK
Rohit Sharma has returned to the Indian T20 as well as the Rishabh Pant form. So where does this leave Kuala Lumpur Rahul's 11th India center? Rishabh Pant's phenomenal return will lead to many interesting developments at the top of the ranking.The Pant's inclusion means that KL Rahul, who until a few months ago was a goalkeeper's first choice, is unlikely to be wearing large gloves. Both Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma were key players at the start of the match until recently, but Rahul's emergence as a strong white-ball specialist sparked the competition.Dhawan recently earned a score of 150 in the Vijay Hazare Cup for Delhi, and when it comes to Rohit, there's nothing to dispute.So where does team management fit in with Rahul, who was a successful player in the IPL? Will he be placed in the middle-ranking because Dhawan is not suitable for hitting less? These are two closely related questions and there will be a follow-up question in the answer.With Captain Kohli himself in third and two revolutionaries like Pant and multi-level player Hardik Pandya expected to play the big shots in fifth and sixth places, where would you best leave Rahul? The only place it can be assigned is number 4, but Shreyas Iyer and Suriyakumar Yadav are also fighting for a place.If one closely follows the XI player picking pattern, Surya, the emotional favorite, will have to wait for his turn because Shreyas has done nothing wrong.But when it comes to a three-way fight between Rahul, Shreyas, and Surya, the man from Karnataka defeats the boys from Mumbai with his combination of punches and the ability to shift gears.This means that among KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Surya, only one will make it to Indian Play XI.India Playing XI – Headache is a bowling combination too? Likewise, in the percussion section, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, once India's greatest white ball advocate, returns after a long break and will face a duo fight with Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur.For Bhuvneshwar, his experience and being a better Rami player in death compared to Shahar puts him in good shape, but he hasn't played much cricket except for some Mushtaq Ali matches.The same goes for Chahar, the tough bowler who excels at swinging but is more than just one trick with no contrast during the tenth stroke. Shardul is a cunning soccer player who can swing him at a fast pace and between the three of them, he can use the long handle to get the best spin.Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel are the three expected winners in the eleventh game on the Slow Cliffs of Motera. In another three-way fight, Thangarasu Natarajan, with his variety of yorkers, has a better chance to start compared to Navdeep Saini.In total, there are far too many good players and too little space for them all with three safe choices: Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jaspreet Bumrah who are already resting or recovering from injury.Once they return, that will be a major concern of management, but they won't mind.India’s T20I squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, T Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur.Also Read: Kieron Pollard hits Six 6s in an over against Sri Lanka
UEFA Champions League Live: Juventus FC vs Porto: After a head-to-head match, the 10-man Porto advanced to the next round of the UEFA Champions League despite losing 3-2 at Allianz Stadium.After beating Lazio 2 goals, Pirlo made 3 changes to the starting line-up. Leonardo Bonucci entered the defense to replace Bernadcci, Arthur replaced the suspended Danilo, and Cristiano Ronaldo was chosen before Dejan Kulusevski.Porto stuns Juventus: visitors take the initiativeIt took the Portuguese team just 19 minutes to top the lead in the draw. It was Corona who pushed the ball to Marija's right side, who quickly directed it at Taremi.Tarimi protected him from a Demiral who caught him from behind trying to catch the ball, but the referee, after consulting with the VAR, pointed the point in the 17th minute. It was Sergio Oliveira who placed the penalty kick in the lower-left corner to send it. Chase the wrong way in the 19th minute.Juventus vs Porto: Federico Chiesa's magic gives Juventus a tie and the main goalThe teams entered the first half and Juventus lost in the second half. However, it didn't take long in the second half to find the equalizer when Federico Chiesa hit a sudden forehand past Marchesen in the upper right corner.Within his two goals with an advanced goal for the Italian national team. In the grand scheme of things, Juventus equalized in the 63rd minute when Cuadrado moved one meter of space to the right side of the field to direct a dramatic cross to the far post.It was Kiza who got the ball header. The video assistant referee confirmed the Italian player's exit and stopping the goal.Juventus x Porto: The match went into extra timePorto score the equalizerRabiot sarcastically dropped Diaz for a yellow card and took a silly free-kick. It was Sergio Oliveira who completed his brace by finishing a low free-kick under the wall. Szczesny managed to get it but couldn't help himself as Porto scored his second away goal in the 115th minute.Juventus' counterattackIt only took another two minutes for Andrea Pirlo's men to lead the game. They were still losing their equalizing goals, but Adrien Rabiot rose high in the center of the area to header past Marchesen in the upper left corner.Porto fired a possible penalty in the 120th minute, but the VAR referee denied this.FC Porto is advancing in the Champions League quarter-finals.Also Read: FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2020-21
With Rohit Sharma returning to the T20I, India captain Virat Kohli confirmed that his first partner would be KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan would be with the team as a third start.“We cannot accommodate all three openers in the playing XI. Out of Dhawan and Rahul, only one will find a place in the XI. KL (Rahul) and Rohit (Sharma) have been consistent performers. Those two will start,” Virat Kohli said at a hypothetical press conference ahead of India's first T20I match against England on Friday in Ahmedabad.India faced a dilemma in picking first place against England in the five-game T20I series, as Rohit's return to the team would mean Rahul or Dhawan are excluded. Dhawan was not, however, in bad shape, scoring half a century against Australia and following him by 153 in the Vijay Hazare Cup. But in Rahul, India, you get an exploding opener that can slow you down depending on the situation. Rahul's vector preservation abilities are an added bonus as well.“It’s quite simple, KL and Rohit have been performing at the top of the order for us and those two would start. If Rohit takes a rest or KL has a niggle or something Shikki (Shikhar Dhawan) obviously comes back as a third opener,” Kohli said.Virat Kohli's decision to go with Rahul in place of Dhawan was supported by former India batsman at VS Laxman and former coach MSK Prasad. Laxman said that given the T20 World Cup, Rahul would be a better pick despite Dwan's level.“It will be a tough question, as far as the selection of the second opener is concerned. There’s no doubt about that because Rohit Sharma is an automatic choice in white-ball cricket. I will still go with KL Rahul because over the last few months and years I think the Indian team management went with KL Rahul as an opening batsman and he has done really well in that position,” Laxman said on Star Sports’ Cricket Connected show.Ind vs Eng 1st T20: ‘Bhuvneshwar Kumar key to India’s plans’The other place already occupied in the starting line-up against England is Hovneshwar Kumar's pacemaker. Bovanishwar, returning from injury, will lead India's swift attack in the absence of Jaspert Bumrah and Muhammad Shami. Kohli said throwing the UP remains key to India's plans for the T20 World Cup to be held in India in October.“Bhuvneshwar is shaping up really well. He's back, he's in good shape. He has done very well to get back to his highs and looks like a smart worker, and we've seen him in the past. He continues to bring this experience to the field that will be vital to us.” Kohli said at the conference The journalist "has a clear understanding of what he wants to do in the future."Bhuvneshwar last played for India in the T20I series against the West Indies in December 2019 and was sidelined due to injury. But he returned to IPL and local cricket after his recovery.“He wants to contribute towards many more Indian wins in the coming months. Obviously in the T20 World Cup, we would need our most experienced T20 bowler and he is right up there with anyone else in the world in the start, in the middle, and in the death as well. He is a guy you can bank on and I am very glad to have him back. Hopefully, he can build strongly from here and be as ready as he is now for the World Cup,” Kohli said.Also Read: IPL 2021 DATES
India beat world number 1 England by 7 wickets to draw the 5-match series 1-1. Virat Kohli and rookie Ishan Kishan made impressive shots in the Indian victory by chasing a goal that scored 165 times with two goals.Brilliant Kishan scored in his debut 56 (32 balls).On the other hand, Captain Virat Kohli was unbeaten in 73 out of 49 balls. Kohli completed his 26th place in the international T20 and in the process became the first player to score 3000 T20.In the center, Rishabh Pant played a small cameo with 12 balls out of 26 times.IND beat ENG in 2nd T20: Earlier, India started very poorly, with KL Rahul being returned to the wing without scoring any goals. But Virat Kohli with apprentice Ishan Kishan played brilliantly to lead India on the path to victory.They both added 94 seconds to wicket 60 balls. Ishan Kishan looks particularly good, scoring 56 with 4 Sixes and 5 Limit punches.Kishan's debut with Suryakumar Yadav begins today as Virat Kohli decided once again to put Rohit Sharma to rest.IND defeated ENG in 2nd T20 - Indian bowlers broke out in death to limit England to 164/6. In the last 5 hikes, Indian bowlers Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Hardik Pandya have only given 35 shots and have not allowed England to finish the boom.IND beat ENG by 7 WICKETS, wins 2nd T20 – Series Tied at 1-1Follow Live Updates – Indian Innings –Batsmen RB4S6SSRLokesh Rahulc Jos Buttler b SM Curran06000.00Ishan Kishanlbw b AU Rashid563254175.00Virat Kohli (C)Not out734953148.98Rishabh Pant (WK)c JM Bairstow b CJ Jordan261322200.00Shreyas IyerNot out8800100.00Extra3 (b 0, w 1, nb 1, lb 1)Total166/3 (17.5)Yet to BatSA Yadav, HH Pandya, Washington Sundar, SN Thakur, B Kumar, YS ChahalBOWLINGOMRWECONSam Curran412215.50Jofra Archer402406.00Chris Jordan2.5038113.41Tom Curran2026013.00Ben Stokes1017017.00Adil Rashid403819.50England Innings- 164/6 in 20 overs Batsmen RB4S6SSRJason Royc B Kumar b Washington Sundar463542131.43Jos Buttler (WK)lbw b B Kumar01000.00Dawid Malanlbw b YS Chahal242340104.35Jonny Bairstowc SA Yadav b Washington Sundar201511133.33Eoin Morgan (C)c RR Pant b SN Thakur282040140.00Ben Stokesc HH Pandya b SN Thakur242110114.29Sam CurranNot out6510120.00Chris JordanNot out00000.00Extra16 (b 1, w 5, nb 0, lb 10)Total164/6 (20)Yet To BatTK Curran, Jofra Archer, AU Rashid BOWLINGOMRWECONBhuvneshwar Kumar402817.00Washington Sundar402927.25Shardul Thakur402927.25Hardik Pandya403308.25Yuzvendra Chahal403418.50INDIA vs ENGLAND 2nd T20: Surya Kumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan are making debuts today. Rohit Sharma is again rested and so is Shikhar Dhawan. Both the Mumbai Indian players will be in playing XI today.England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil RashidIndia (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra ChahalAlso Read: IPL 2021 Dates
The 50 slopes of Ishan Kishan at the 2nd International T20 Meeting between India and England made Shekhar Dhawan's way back in the Indian T20 chart of things very difficult. Ishan has been talked about as a talent since his age-group days, but there was a small crack in his armor. The young man had difficulty knowing when to attack and when to defend. But all of this appears to be fading after he led India to a 7 wicket win with 56 of 32 impressive balls.India captain Virat Kohli, who collaborated 94 of 54 balls with the lefty hitter, was among the first to give Ishan the credit for the win. "A special reference to Ishan, the way he's struck," Kohli said in the presentation. "It completely changed the game. We were one for nothing. I tried to do my best, but then I took the game completely away from the competitors. Follow his instincts. Hit the quality at the start."Ishan's rise has put Dhawan in a very difficult position. The Delhi-born was the winner of the India match at ICC events, but with a decline in the form of new names making their way into the squad, the team leader may have to make very tough decisions in the coming days.Ishan Kishan arrives, where Shikhar Dhawan in Indian XI stands Dhawan's biggest advantage to India is his attacking style at the top, as well as the advantage of being left-handed.In comparison, Ishan Kishan is more aggressive in his approach. With him, the combination of left and right on top is still intactDhawan breaks down the bowlers on top and his temperament is top-notch. Kishan is capable of destroying attacks, but his temper will only be measured when he faces more difficult situations than he faced on Sunday.Ishan Kishan's ability to 6 hits is a huge advantage over Dhawan. His 30 games in IPL & 4 vs Eng at 2nd T20 are great proof of that.Another feature Kishan brings is his skill as a dedicated wicketkeeper. He could be a huge endorsement of Rishabh Pant.Duane clearly has a tough competition now with the arrival of Ishan KishanRelying on a game he mastered under the strict supervision of four-time Indian Premier League Champions (IPL) Mumbai Indians (MI), Ishan was the biggest team between India and England. Show all the qualities of the "X factor" that Kohli talks about often.“When you play in the IPL with as dominant as him, against the high-end bowlers, we saw him hitting the international speed bowlers with six top players,” Kohli said."He's a daring character. You should continue to support your instincts. We had a conversation in the middle where he understood and analyzed the game very intelligently. He knew he was hitting the ball really well, so he kept using his chances. But it was counted. He was not reckless. That's what you want to see at Youth… The attendance, it looks great, is still retreating but with the realization of the game situation and I think today that the counter-roles for him and our partner [94 rounds of 54 balls] were something the team needed and presented. The team.”Ishan Kishan’s arrival can be bad news for Rahul too?Rahul now faces stiff competition from Ishan. Karnataka's hitter has not been able to utilize his potential in the series yet. In the two matches he played, Rahul was back on a golden duck.Rohit, who missed his first two matches against England, will definitely be with the Indian national team for the T20 World Cup in October. But outside Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, and Ishan Kishan - the team leader will have to rule out 1. In the current scheme of things, Kishan will have little advantage over his big counterparts.Also Read: VIRAT KOHLI, ISHAN KISHAN SCORE BRILLIANT HALF CENTURIES, INDIA COMFORTABLY BEAT ENGLAND BY 7 WICKETS
After playing all the league matches, India Legends was top of the points table. They're right there with Sri Lanka Legends on point account. The team, led by Sachin Tendulkar, won 5 out of 6 matches. Their only loss to England came in a close 6-game match.The hosts are the favorites to win the match and enter the final when they face the West Indies Legend in the semifinals of the World Road Safety Series. In their previous confrontation, India Legends beat West Indies Legends by 7 wickets when Virender Sehwag scored 57 74 balls.India Legends has a star-studded lineup that includes Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, and Mohammad Kaif, to name a few. On the other hand, West Indies Legends plays under the leadership of famous batsman Brian Lara. They have veteran cricketers like Carl Hopper, Darren Ganga, Shivanarine Chanderpaul, Tino Best, and Dwayne Smith.Road Safety World Series Match:INDL vs WIL, Semifinal 1, Road Safety World Series T20 2020-21Road Safety World Series Match Date:Wednesday, March 17, 2021Road Safety World Series Match Time:7:00 PMRoad Safety World Series Match Venue:Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, RaipurPlayers to watch out for in India Legends vs England Legends (Ind-L vs WI- L) match:Virender SehwagVirender Sehwag, one of India's junior players, scored 169 points in 5 matches with a stroke rate of 153. It boasts 80 points unbeaten in just 35 balls.Sachin TendulkarSkipper Sachin Tendulkar continues its initial association with the top contestants of the World Road Safety Series. Tendulkar scored 138 times in 5 matches, hitting an average of 133. In the last game for India, he broke 37 balls at 60.Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh reminded us of his 2011 World Cup championships when his performances in all respects helped India Legends win their last match. He scored 52 of 22 balls, including 6 six balls, and took a pair of wickets against the South African Legends.Brian LaraWest Indies Legends captain Brian Lara would like to set fire to the semifinals by beating him. He was the MVP of the match during the Australia Bushfire match last year. He scored 108 points in a tournament that includes fifty.Dwayne SmithDwayne Smith, who previously started in the West Indies, also continued his best runs in the series. He has 115 runs in just three rounds, including half a century.Expected playing 11India LegendsVirender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar (c), S Badrinath, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Naman Ojha (wk), Manpreet Gony, Vinay Kumar, Pragyan Ojha, Munaf PatelWest Indies LegendsWilliam Perkins, Ridley Jacobs (wk), Dwayne Smith, Kirk Edwards, Brian Lara (c), Narsingh Deonarine, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Tino Best, Sulieman Benn, Dinanath Ramnarine, Ryan AustinIndia Legends squadSachin Tendulkar (c), Mohammad Kaif, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Manpreet Gony, Munaf Patel, Pragyan Ojha, Sairaj Bahutule, Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Bangar, Abey Kuruvilla, Sameer Dighe, Noel David, Yusuf Pathan, Ashok Dinda, Naman Ojha, S Badrinath, Vinay Kumar, Ravi GaikwadWest Indies Legends squadBrian Lara (c), Carl Hooper, Ridley Jacobs, Danza Hyatt, Daren Ganga, Ricardo Powell, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Adam Sanford, Dinanath Ramnarine, Pedro Collins, Samuel Badree, Sulieman Benn, Tino Best, Narsingh Deonarine, Dwayne Smith, Ryan Austin, William Perkins, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Renford Pinnock, Kirk EdwardsWhere to watch India Legends vs West Indies (Ind-L vs WI-L) Legends LIVE stream:COLORS CineplexVOOT- OTT platformAlso Read: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India
India team dropped 2--1 in the 5-match T20 series. One misstep, India will lose the series at home against England. This is why Indian captain Virat Kohli is in trouble. The decision to be made by Virat and the Indian Research Center has to do with KL Rahul's struggle.India v England: KL Rahul has had three failures: Virat Kohli now has to decide whether to continue with Rahul and remain involved in one of his most trusted lieutenants or move on to other options and save the series.While Virat Kohli and India coach Vikram Rathore supported Rahul on top, saying he had been the best hitter in T20 for the past 2-3 years, along with other players on the team, it would be tough to justify inclusion. In the eleventh play of the fourth T20."Those things change very quickly. For us, he's been a hero. If you look at their stats over the past two or three years, they are probably better than everyone else in world cricket in the T20s. One of our best hitters will still be with Rohit in the part." We have no worries there. T20 is a very instinctive game. We know that once you start playing positive and you get some shots, it's about five or six balls like this, and all of a sudden they return to that area, "Kohli said after the match.Rahul also had Rathore's endorsement. The Indian striking coach said Rahul was India's top hitter in T20 with an average of over 40 in the past year."Anyone can go through the lean phase. Last year, I think KL was our best hitter in the T20 format. He averages over 40 with a strike rate of 145. So three mistakes don't change that fact. He's probably the best hitter we have at this." He did well for us last year. I think this is the moment when we need his support as a team. I am absolutely sure that he will come out of this difficult phase that he is going through, "Rathore said at the post-match press conference.India Playing XI for 4th T20: Should KL Rahul continue?After the captain and coach's remarks, despite grades 1, 0, and 0, ITRC will likely continue with Rahul and Rohit Sharma in the lead. But if Rahul fails again and India loses, the same think-tank will have some tough questions to answer before the match.India Playing XI for 4th T20: Should Yuzvendra Chahal make way for Axar Patel?India vs England: While there has been a lot of talk about the inauguration of India, the performance of the Indian leader, Chahal, is now also subject to the scanner. Chahal was unable to simulate his performance in IPL for India. In his last 12 games by T20I, Chahal has averaged 43.6 and an economy of 9.27. In his third T20 against England, he came back with expensive numbers, conceding 41 points in 4 sums.This is not talking about Chahal being included in India's eleventh game for the fourth T20. Alternatively, with Washington Sundar performing well as a second-round, Axar Patel could lead the India cargo, especially after his rich exploits in the Test series against England. Although he played in 1st T20, he did not complete his quota, conceding 24 times in three runs without any wicket. But given Chahal's bad form on the show, Patel might wink in front of him.IND vs ENG: INDIA Likely Playing XI – 3rd T20Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel / Yuzvendra Chahal, Shardul Thakur & Bhuvneshwar KumarAlso Read: Virat Kohli: Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
Star Sports is planning to broadcast the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) again in 8 languages. Official IPL broadcasters will be producing multilingual information for the upcoming season from their headquarters in Mumbai. According to information on InsideSport.co, IPL 2021 will be broadcast on 24-25 Disney Star channels in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and Marathi.Other interesting information is coming from sources at Star that are also considering streaming games on Star Disney kids channels.IPL 2021: 24-25 Channels Live IPL 2021, Disney + Hotstar also LIVE Steam in multiple languagesFans can watch and enjoy IPL 2021 Live on Star India Network Channels in multiple languages. Based on the information available, Broadcaster is making arrangements for the IPL 2020 broadcast in 8 different languages. In addition to the English and Hindi languages, the league will be broadcast in six regional languages.IPL 2020 – LIVE Hindi broadcast Confirmed on HD and SD channels from Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports FirstIPL 2020 – LIVE English broadcast – The English broadcast will be available on all other Star Sports premium channels.IPL 2020 Live: IPL 2020 will also be broadcast live in 6-7 regional languagesApart from this, this IPL 2020 will be broadcast live on Star Sports Regional Channels: Star Sports Tamil, Star Sports Telugu, Star Sports Kannada, and Star Sports Bangla.Everything you wanted to know about IPL Regional Language Live Streaming 2020Star India has dedicated the following channels for the regional language broadcast:Tamil: Star Sports Tamil (Everyday Game); And Vijay Super SD for live matches every Sunday.Telugu: Star Sports Telugu (every day Match); And Maa Movies SD and HD live games every Sunday.Kannada: Star Sports Kannada (Everyday Game); And Star Suvarna SD and HD for live matches every Sunday.Bengali: Star Sports Bangla (Everyday Game); The Jalsha Movies SD and HD live matches every Sunday.Marathi: Star Pravah SD and HD live matches every Sunday.Malayalam: Asianet Plus SD is for live matches every Sunday.The tournament will also be broadcast on Disney + Hotstar in five languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil and will be available exclusively to Disney + Hotstar VIP subscribers (399 rupees for 12 months) and Disney + Hotstar Premium (1,499 rupees) for 12 months).IPL 2021: Broadcast & Production Crews to stay in separate bubbles according to BCCI’s instructionsMeanwhile, most of Star Sports' production team is working remotely from their Mumbai headquarters. In accordance with BCCI's Standard Operating Procedures for IPL 2021, on-site production and broadcasting equipment will be the second part of Bio-Bubbles for commentators and the broadcast team. Overall, BCCI stated that 12 bubbles will be created: eight bubbles that include franchise teams and support staff, two bubbles are for match officials and match management teams, and two other bubbles are for broadcast and team commentators.BCCI has also made it clear that its officers and operations teams will not be part of any bubble, and as a result, BCCI officers are not permitted to personally interact with any players, team support personnel, match management teams and dispatch equipment.Also Read: Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan score brilliant half-centuries, India comfortably beat England by 7 wickets
With India striker Shreyas Iyer excluded from current Ind vs Eng series and unlikely to be available for IPL 2021, the big question is who will lead Delhi Capitals in this year's IPL. According to sources at Delhi Capitals (DC), Rishabh Pant, India's biggest match-winner of the past six months, is likely to be responsible for driving DC during the season.Based on the information available, DC promoters Kiran Kumar Gandhi and Barth Jindal in consultation with Coach Ricky Ponting will receive the last call soon."The team is still gathering all the information about Shreyas' injury case. The team promoters and head coach will make the final decision on who will coach us, but it is clear that Rishabh Pant Deputy Commander should be the automatic selection," said one of the sources closely associated with the Delhi Capitals.Besides Pant, Delhi Capitals has a few other candidates such as Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith, Shikhar Dhawan, and R Ashwin in the team who have had experience with a leading IPL franchise in the past, but DC is unlikely to look to another source. . Beyond the pant.According to the source, the Delhi Capitals management is likely to announce the name of the new captain before the end of this week.IPL 2021: What is the status of Shreyas Aire? Will it be available for the second stage of the IPL?Shreyas Iyer dislocated his shoulder while playing during the first ODI match between India and England on Tuesday. Based on the information available, Ayer is currently in severe pain and is likely to undergo surgery.In the event that Iyer undergoes surgery, he will be out of the game for at least 4 months. As a second scenario, if surgery is not required, it will take at least 6 to 8 weeks to return. In both scenarios, Iyer is unlikely to appear in IPL 202I this year."You will have to undergo surgery. So it not only looks like the first part of an IPL, but Iyer will miss the IPL completely. It could take at least four months before you can go online again. A source said the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry" Severe pain. "Iyer took the helm of the Delhi team in mid-2018 and under his leadership, the team has performed well since then, once they reached the play-off rounds as well as last season.Ayer is unlikely to play for English County Lancashire in the one-day tournament. On Monday, Lancashire announced that Iyer would sign the tournament, starting July 23.Iyer, 26, suffered the injury in the eighth inning of England when he dived into Johnny Bayerstow's blast from Chardoll Thakur's pacemaker. He looked with great pain as he left the field, clutching his shoulder.DC will not only miss Ayer as the leader but also as a formidable hitter. Iyer earned a prolific IPL for 2020 and was the fourth-highest goalscorer of the season with a total of 519 passes behind KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, and David Warner.The Capitals' first match is day two of the 2021 FIFA World Cup ™, against the Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai.Also Read: IPL 2021: Star Sports to broadcast IPL 2021 in 8 languages on 24-25 Disney Star channels
With DC captain Shreyas Air disqualified for the entire IPL season, the Delhi Capitals management called an emergency meeting to decide on the seasoned captain. Based on the information available, DC promoters Kiran Kumar Gandhi and Barth Jindal along with Coach Ricky Bunting will be participating in a conference call today to decide on the captain's name for the IPL 2021.We were informed on Thursday that Rishabh Pant is the preferred candidate to lead the Delhi Capitals. The DC promoters, the coach, and a few other members of the administration will likely give their stamp of approval to the same, although according to the sources, deliberations on some other names are not excluded."The team promoters and the head coach will make the final decision on who will coach us, but it is clear that Rishabh Pant Deputy Commander should be the automatic choice," said one of the sources closely associated with Delhi Capitals.IPL 2021 Delhi Capitals Captaincy – Names that can be discussed for captaincy role?Besides Pant, the capitals of Delhi currently have several options for the position of captain. They have Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith, and R Ashwin in their ranks. All of these names have experience from the leading IPL franchise in the past, but the source told us that DC is unlikely to look beyond Pant.Of all the potential candidates, only Pant is not an IPL franchise yet.Ashwin - Leading Indian superstar KingsXI Punjab for two seasons in 2018, 2019. Overall, Ashwin has 28 games experience, 12 wins, and 16 lost. His record for KXIP was not overly encouraging. Although considered one of the game's best readers, DC is unlikely to hold back in handing the Captain to a player who has failed as captain with some other perks.Stephen Smith - 43 games, 25 won, lost 17. Smith has a lot of experience driving the IPL franchises, but what works against him is that his place in the squad is not very secure. He also failed to live up to expectations as captain of the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020; There is no chance that the metropolitan administration will give Smith leadershipAjinkya Rahane - Highly successful as captain of the Indian Test Team in Australia. But he has had a captain disaster for the Rajasthan Royals, he's unlikely to go with Rahani as captain. His team captain's record says: 25 matches: 9 won and 16 lost.By comparison, Rishabh Pant has never led the IPL franchise, but her enthusiasm, current form and most importantly, aggressive mindset works in her favor. Additionally, DC has groomed him as a future leader over the past two years by appointing him as Deputy Leader in 2019, 2020. All this indicates that the Delhi team is unlikely to look beyond Pant to gain the lead role.IPL 2021: DC Captain Shreyas Iyer to undergo surgery on April 8thIPL 2021 - Shreyas Iyer Injury: The Shreyas Iyer injured shoulder has been confirmed ready for surgery. According to information from BCCI sources, Iyer's surgery will take place on April 8 and will not only miss the IPL 2021, but also will not be available for the England tour.The Delhi Capital captain dislocated his shoulder on Monday while playing during the first international match of the England Series.Now, in consultation with the BCCI medical team, it is decided that Iyer will have the surgery on April 8th. Understandably, Iyer has likely been out of cricket for at least a few months, thus erasing any hopes the capitals had that he would return during the second half of IPL 2021, which will be played in India between April 9 and April 30. May.On Thursday, only the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed Iyer was excluded from the ongoing ODI series of three-way matches against England without revealing any details about the injury, as well as the surgery. Lear also wished a "speedy recovery" in response to a tweet from the Indian batsman, who said that he "will return soon."
IPL 2021 New Rules: The BCCI said, in its revised IPL 2021 playing terms, which have been traded among franchisees, that 20 must be completed within 90 minutes. Previously, you should have started the 22nd in the 90th minute.According to Cricbuzz, the BCCI said: "As a match control measure, the number 20 has been included in each half now at 90 minutes, and the 22nd previously had to start at the 90th minute or earlier."In developing this point, the BCCI said: “The minimum bonus rate to be achieved in IPL matches would be 14.11 hourly bonuses (ignoring the time-out required).In non-stop matches, this means that the 20th Final must end within 90 minutes (85 minutes of playing time plus 5 minutes of time-out) from the start of the innings. For late-stage or intermittent matches in which the turn is scheduled to be less than 20 bonuses, the maximum time of 90 minutes will be reduced by 4 minutes and 15 seconds for each time the innings are reduced. "By thinking more about timing, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry entrusted him with the responsibility of ensuring the verdict of the fourth referee and giving him the power to warn the hitter if he indulged in time-wasting tactics. "In the event that time allocations are given to the field team under clause 12.7.3.4 above (loss of time by the hitting team), this time will be deducted from the allocations granted to the hitting team mentioned in determining your surplus rate. The fourth referee must ensure that the leader of the hitting (if not He is not at the gate) and the team manager is aware of any warnings. "IPL 2021 New Rules: 90-minute time restriction and no soft signalBCCI removed the soft signal base in the IPL. According to the new rule, the soft signal from the court ruling will not affect the third ruling. The BCCI stated that “a field judgment that gives a soft signal when the decision is referred to the third referee will not be applicable”.Reflecting on this, the BCCI said: “If both officials in the field need the help of the third referee to make a decision, the final referee of the shooter will first make a decision on the field after consulting with the referee's final referee. Forward, before consulting with a two-way radio with The third verdictSuch consultation will be initiated by the final referee of the player aiming for the third referee by making the shape of the TV screen with his own hands. The third referee will determine whether the hitter has been caught, whether the pitch is a hit, or whether the hitter has intentionally obstructed the field. In the event of a fair reception, the third referee will use all available technical support. The third referee will inform his decision. "IPL 2021 New Rules: 90-minute time restriction and no soft signalThere was a clamor to abolish the soft signal in the cricket world and it was India's patron Virat Kohli who spoke out the most against Al Qaeda. He was also against the ruling on LBW's decisions, but BCCI decided to go ahead. "The referee's call is the concept within the DRS according to which the final referee's decision will remain on the field, and which will be applied under the specified circumstances where the ball-tracking technology indicates a marginal decision regarding the area of influence or the wicket zone (sic)."The BCCI also revised the short-term decision of the arbitrators. The third referee is authorized to override the outside referee's decision to reduce one set of the hitting team's total. There were a lot of controversies last year during the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Delhi Capitals match where a short-term decision proved incorrect by the square match referee was costly to the Punjab team.New IPL 2021 Rules: BCCI emphasizes a 90-minute time restriction and no weak signal. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the changes will take effect on April 1.Also Read: IPL 2021: DELHI CAPITALS PROMOTERS CALL EMERGENCY MEETING TO DECIDE ON CAPTAIN FOR 14TH EDITION OF IPL
The live footprint of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) is getting bigger and bigger. According to available information, this time IPL 2021 live broadcast will reach 120 countries. In India, the official broadcasters are producing channels in 8 languages that will be shown around 24 Star Network channels and will be broadcast live on Disney + Hotstar.Apart from this, if cricket fans all over the world want to know how they can watch IPL 2021 live broadcasts in their territory, then see below for all the details of IPL 2021 live broadcasts and broadcasts in I live in 120 countries around the world.No matter where in the world IPL enthusiasts are, we will tell you where and how to see and capture IPL 2021 LiveIPL 2021 LIVE: IPL 2021 to be broadcasted & streamed LIVE in 120 countriesIPL 2021 will be broadcast and streamed live in nearly 120 countries around the world. IPL Live Streaming will reach almost every corner of the world. Star India, the official broadcaster and global rights holder of IPL, has reached an agreement and contracted with broadcasters around the world to show the 14th season of IPL LIVEIPL 2021 LIVE in INDIAN Sub-ContinentFans can watch and enjoy IPL 2021 Live on Star India Network Channels in 8 languages.In addition to the English and Hindi languages, the league will be broadcast in six regional languages.IPL 2021 – Indian Live Broadcasting confirmed on Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, SD and Star Sports First ChannelsIPL 2021 – Live English Broadcast: It will be broadcasting in English on all other Star Sports Pay Channels.IPL 2021 will also be broadcast live in 6-7 regional languagesAside from IPL 2021, it will be broadcast live on Star Sports' regional channels: Star Sports Tamil, Star Sports Telugu, Star Sports Kannada, and Star Sports Bangla.All you want to know about the regional language LIVE broadcast of IPLStar India has dedicated the following channels for the regional language broadcast:Tamil: Star Sports Tamil (Everyday Game); And Vijay Super SD for live matches every Sunday.Telugu: Star Sports Telugu (Everyday Match); And Maa Movies SD and HD live games every Sunday.Kannada: Star Sports Kannada (Everyday Game); And Star Suvarna SD and HD for live matches every Sunday.Bengali: Star Sports Bangla (All match days); and Jalsha Movies SD and HD live matches on all Sundays.Marathi: Star Pravah SD and HD for the live matches on all Sundays.Malayalam: Asianet Plus SD for the live matches on all Sundays.How fans can watch IPL 2021 LIVE STREAMING on Disney+ HOTSTAR?All events from IPL 2021 will also be streamed simultaneously and live on Star's video-on-demand platform, Disney + Hotstar. But for that, IPL FANS will have to get an annual or monthly subscription from the platform.How cricket fans can watch IPL 2021 in UK & Ireland?Sky Sports will be broadcasting IPL 2021 LIVE in the UK and Ireland. In addition to Sky Sports, there are also plans to make IPL 2021 available in the UK via Hotstar. But InsideSport has not been able to determine whether Disney HotStar is moving forward with its plans to broadcast IPL 2021 live in the UK or not.How cricket fans can watch IPL 2021 in the USA & Canada?US cricket viewers can watch live coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) on Willow TV. Cricket viewers in Canada can watch IPL 2021 on Willow TV.How cricket fans can watch IPL 2021 in South Africa, Middle East & North Africa?Star India has signed an agreement with South African flagship broadcasting station SuperSport to broadcast IPL 2021 live broadcast in South Africa.BeIN Sports will be the home of the IPL 2021 in the Middle East and North Africa. The region's leading football broadcaster will now broadcast the biggest cricket event of the year on its network across the Middle East and North Africa.How cricket fans in South East Asia, South America & Europe (Ex United Kingdom, Ireland) can watch IPL 2021 LIVE?YuppTV, South Asia's Over-The-Top (OTT) content provider, has acquired the Indian Premier League 2021 digital media rights for the region. YuppTV will broadcast IPL 2021 live in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Europe (excluding the United Kingdom and Ireland), and South America.How fans in Australia & New Zealand can watch IPL 2021 LIVE?Fox Sports acquired the live broadcast rights for IPL 2021 in the Australia region. Together with Fox Sports, Over the Top Kayo Sports will broadcast IPL 2021 live broadcasts in the region.There will be no live broadcast of the Indian Football Premier League 2021 in Pakistan. Apart from this, Star India has also entered into contractual relationships with local broadcasters in some regions of the Indian subcontinent in Afghanistan and Bangladesh.Also Read: IPL 2021 NEW RULES: BCCI CONFIRMS 90-MINUTE TIME RESTRICTION AND NO SOFT SIGNAL
MS Dhoni IPL 2021 Chennai Super Kings started off on a very bad note. Australian bowler Josh Hazelwood has retired from CSK and the upcoming IPL will deal a big blow to Dhoni.It is worth noting that on Wednesday, Mitchell Marsh withdrew from Sunsrisers Hyderabad for the 2021 IPL Championship. Prior to that, other Australian Josh Philip withdrew from the IPL 2021 Championship due to injury.IPL 2021: CSK starts IPL 14 on a bad note, pacer Josh Hazlewood pulls out of IPLThe percussion player has been a part of various Biosecurity Bubbles from August 2020 to January this year with a very busy international season, the seasoned cricketer wants to give himself "the best chance to be mentally and physically prepared".IPL 2021 – Josh Hazlewood pulls out of IPL: Hazelwood, who played three matches for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2020 IPL Championship, was expected to travel to India on April 1 for the link with the franchise. "It's been 10 long months of bubbles and quarantines at various times, so I decided to take a break from cricket and spend some time at home and in Australia for the next two months," Hazelwood told cricket.com.au."We also have a wonderful winter ahead of us. The West Indies will be a long journey, and the Bangladesh Tour (T20 Tour) will probably be launched at the end of that. Then the T20 World Cup will likely lead to Ashes, so it's a great 12 months, as does Australia." Always, I want to give myself the best chance to be mentally and physically prepared for this. This is the decision that I have made and it suits me perfectly. "IPL 2021 – Jason Roy to replace Mitchell Marsh: Sunrisers Hyderabad took a heavy blow after Mitchell Marsh said he would withdraw from the Indian Premier League. But according to information from Sunrisers camp Hyderabad, English starter Jason Roy has been appointed by SRH as a substitute for Mitchell Marsh.IPL 2021: Sunrisers Hyderabad announce, Jason Roy comes in as Mitchell Marsh pulls out of IPLUnder the latest IPL Covid-19 protocol, the 29-year-old Australian cricketer will have to go through a seven-day quarantine as well as a 50-day biological bubble, which he found too restrictive.Also Read: IPL 2021 LIVE WORLDWIDE BROADCAST: IPLT20 GOES BIG, LIVE BROADCAST & STREAMING TO GO INTO 120 COUNTRIES
The Covid-19 horror of IPL 2021 and BCCI is getting bigger. After Nitish Rana (KKR) and Axar Patel (DC) on Saturday, Devdutt Padikkal from Royal Challengers Bangalore has tested positive.Padikkal has been placed in quarantine after a positive test RCB is scheduled to play the opening match of this edition against the defending champions and the Mumbai Indians on April 9th. According to RCB sources, Padikkal is unlikely to be available for the first two RCB matches.The team posted an official statement on their Twitter account.Devdutt Padikkal tested positive for COVID-19 on March 22, 2021. He has been in mandatory quarantine at his residence in Bengaluru ever since. Devdutt will be in a position to bind to the RCB bio bubble once the RT-PCR tests are negative, according to the IPL protocol."The RCB medical team is in contact with Devdutt to ensure his safety and well-being. He is very excited and looking forward to joining the team in IPL 2021."IPL 2021: Big setback for RCB, Devdutt Padikkal tests Covid-19 positive.On Saturday, it was reported that the left Delhi Capitals team Aksar Patel, 8-10 members of the ground staff at Wankedi Stadium, a franchise manager, 8 members of the BCCI-appointed event management company and others had tested positive for the virus.IPL 2021 in Mumbai – 8 IPL Event Managers test positive: The BCCI is in a solution now. Earlier on Saturday, 8 to 10 IPL event managers tested positive for Covid-19. Not only that, but according to the information available with the official BCCI broadcaster, Star Sports has also filed a RED-FLAG with the Indian Council on the Covid-19 case in Mumbai.He reported that the test results of 8 ground crew members were positive on Friday, but now the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry sources confirmed that the number has risen to 10. “Yes, yesterday there were 8 positive cases with regard to the ground crew. Today, two positive cases appeared, and the men were returned to Their country and isolated " According to a senior MCA official, “We are bringing in fresh soil personnel from Mumbai CA plant in Kandivali for preparations.Not only that but now, about 8 members of the event management team have also tested positive for COVID-19 and have been sent to isolation. “Yes, it is true. Between 8 and 10 members of the event crew has also been confirmed infected,” confirmed an official in the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.IPL 2021: BCCI in fix as broadcaster Star Sports also raise red-flag, Devdutt Padikkal & Axar Patel tests positiveWe have reliably learned from sources at both BCCI and Star Sports, that the broadcaster is extremely concerned about the worsening Covid-19 situation in Mumbai. The source added that senior officials in the official radio contacted the Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday morning and explained their concerns. "Starr is concerned about his broadcast equipment. If the ground crew and event management team contract Covid-19, the same could happen to the Star crew, as they have to closely mingle with the ground crew and the event crew. So Starr is very concerned about the situation."When a senior official in the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry was asked about the situation, he admitted that the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry feels real concern. “Look, even if there is a lockdown, the teams are working in biobubbles and it is also a closed event. So, we remain confident that the IPL matches in Mumbai will be held on schedule with the Delhi Capitals playing the Chennai Super. Kings on April 10 the second day. From the tournament."But Hyderabad and Indore are waiting in case the situation gets out of control," the official told PTI on Saturday.Indore and Hyderabad remained as waiting places for IPL should the COVID case spiral out of control. Mumbai is set to host 10 matches in the money-rich league.With more than 47,000 cases on Friday, Maharashtra is considering a possible lockdown situation. Of concern to the organizers, the number of employees in Wankhede increased from 8 to 10 between Friday night and Saturday morning.IPL 2021: Teams based out of Mumbai also getting very concerned about the situationAs of now, none of the teams currently in Mumbai (Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indian Indian, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings) have access to Wankhede. "Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, for example, take turns training at Braburen Stadium and at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). KKR trains in Navi Mumbai at DY Patil before departing for Chennai," the official said.The BCCI Medical Unit is expected to improve the testing rate due to the increase in cases in the state. Event management and IPL operations until last year were handled by IMG, but as of this year, the board is managing the event on its own."We have enough backup staff to deal with them, as we have taken into account that the situation in Mumbai is bleak at the moment. But yes, we are monitoring the situation closely."Also Read: IPL 2021: CSK STARTS IPL 2021 ON A BAD NOTE, PACER JOSH HAZLEWOOD PULLS OUT OF IPL
After many cases of Covid-19 reported by IPL teams, the pandemic has now penetrated into BIO-BUBBLE, where the Star Sports LIVE broadcast team is located. According to an Outlook report, 14 Four Seasons employees have tested positive as Star Sports World's global nutrition staff remains positive.The 14 are part of the bubble that contains the employees who will produce the global IPL Live 2021 broadcast.They were part of the main production team, and are housed in a vital bubble at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai. These included videographers, producers, directors, EVS players, and video editors.Star Sports director Sanjuj Gupta refused to shed light on the matter."Check with BCCI ... We're not running the Four Seasons bubble," STAR Sports CEO Sanjuj Gupta said to Outlook when asked if there is any cause for concern.It should be noted that BCCI has created several BIO-BUBBLES for various stakeholders associated with IPL 2021.In particular, this is not the first time last week that cases have been reported from management. Previously, it reported 8-10 IPL event managers tested positive for Covid-19. IPL 2021: Star Sports & other stakeholders raise red flag, BCCI still unmovedStar Sports, in addition to being the host broadcasters, is also producing the IPL 2021 on behalf of BCCI.This means that if someone tests positive, it could seriously affect the entire crew in the bubble, which was created by the cricket board.According to available information. BCCI's official Star Sports Channel raised RED-FLAG to Indian Council on Saturday on the Covid-19 situation in Mumbai. "Starr is concerned about his broadcast equipment. If the ground crew and event management team get infected with Covid-19, the same thing could happen to the Star crew. They have to mix closely with the ground crew and the event team. So Starr is very concerned about the situation."Despite this, BCCI decided to continue in Mumbai as the IPL site for the first phase of the league. IPL 2021: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly says IPL will go ahead in Mumbai as scheduledMumbai has become a hotbed of Covid-19 cases. On Sunday, the maximum city reported a one-day increase of 11,206 cases. With only four days remaining, Covid has left many stakeholders in an awkward position, but the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry appears indifferent. The President of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sourav Ganguly, said that there are no changes to the plans and the IPL matches will proceed as planned. "The Indian Premier League matches will be held in Mumbai," Ganguly said in an interview with The Telegraph.Sourav said. “Once you are in a bubble, nothing happens. Even last season in the UAE, there were some similar events in the run-up to the event, but once the tournament kicked off, everything was fine."We have the necessary permission and guarantees from the state government to conduct the games there. Mumbai will only host ten matches between April 10 and 25 and there will be no cause for concern inside the vital bubble. The president of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) insisted that we are in a well-secured position and the players will be The support staff are safe.Meanwhile, Maharashtrian State Government Minister Nawab Malik confirmed Monday that the IPL matches will be held in Mumbai as planned, but permits are conditional. According to Malik, IPL and BCCI are required to strictly follow all rules and conditions established by the Maharashtra government.Also Read: IPL 2021: BIG SETBACK FOR RCB
Royal competitors Bangalore and Australian driver Daniel Sams have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The first test was negative, but positive in the second test. Evolution two days before the first match of IPL 2021, where he will face RCB the defending champions from Mumbai Indians.The BCCI Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) states that a player who tests positive for COVID-19 must be isolated in the designated area outside of a biosecurity environment for at least 10 days from the first day of symptom onset or the date of sample collection. Resulting in a positive RT-PCR report, whichever comes first."During the 10-day isolation period, the individual should rest and avoid any exercise. The team doctor should monitor the condition periodically. If symptoms worsen during the isolation period, the person should be hospitalized immediately," as stipulated in the SOP.RCB statement on Daniel Sams:"Daniel Sams checked into the team hotel in Chennai on April 3, with a negative COVID report on arrival. His report from the second test on April 7 was positive. Sams is currently asymptomatic and is now in isolation at a designated medical facility.""The Royal Challengers Bangalore Medical Team is in constant contact with Daniel Sams and continues to monitor his health and comply with ICC protocols," he added.According to BCCI SOPs for IPL 2021, all players (except for those in the India and England series) and support and management personnel entering the bubble must be subject to a seven-day quarantine in their hotel rooms.All individuals will be tested multiple times during this period, and upon returning negative results, they will be allowed to leave their rooms and begin workouts and outdoor training sessions.Sams is the fourth player in the IPL 2021 to test positive for COVID-19. Previously, teammates Devudtt Padikkal (RCB), Axar Patel (DC), and Nitish Rana (KKR) have tested positive for the coronavirus. Padikkal's test proves negative while Axar Patel is recovering from COVID-19. On the other hand, Nitesh Rana joined the KKR team in Chennai after testing negative for COVID-19 twice.Several cases of COVID-19 emerged prior to the IPL. From the ground crew at Mumbai Wankedi Stadium to the camera crew, many people participating in the league have tested positive for the Coronavirus, causing an alarming situation before the start of the season.Also Read: IPL 2021: MORE COVID 19 TROUBLE FOR IPL
On Friday, the IPL 2021 will kick off with the MI vs RCB match, as the fight against Covid-19 by the Board of Control of Cricket of India (BCCI) is getting harder by the day. More than 35 people, including 4 cricketers participating in the IPL 2021, have been tested so far. All stakeholders in IPL are nervous. The Indian Council has now decided to implement some additional precautionary measures to tackle the Covid-19 problem. Based on the information received, BCCI has requested the Department of Civil Aviation to allow separate IPL scoring meters for players and IPL teams during transportation to other cities after completion of the first phase in Mumbai and Chennai. Not only that, but BCCI also plans to test teams on a daily basis to protect IPL 2021 from Covid-19.“The situation this time is more difficult. We are doing our best to fight the Covid. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry is constantly working with all stakeholders. We have requested separate IPL counters during check-in and will also test the equipment on a daily basis,” confirmed a senior BCCI official.IPL 2021: BCCI & teams ups the ante, take extra measures to fight Covid-19– The new procedures include requesting separate check-in counters at airports, – Daily Covid Tests – More Bubble Safety Officers join teams and other stakeholders. – Ground personnel in Mumbai are now not permitted to leave the stadiums. They will be accommodated in special stadium facilities.IPL 2021: Virat Kohli’s RCB goes extra-cautious after two players test Covid-19 positiveIPL 2021 – Virat Kohli’s RCB: Before clashing with the Indians in Mumbai, Royal Challengers Bangalore has been fixed, which is why RCB is the only IPL team where players have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. First Devdutt Padikkal and then Australian Daniel Sams. This caused the RCB to become extremely cautious as they prepared for MI Rohit Sharma. The Kohli team has strengthened the "stringent dynamic bubble" environment in an effort to plug a hole created in recent days.IPL 2021: Virat Kohli’s RCB goes extra-cautious after two players test Covid-19 positive“We are in a very strict biological bubble. But after two of our players tested positive, stricter rules were imposed. Dedicated people were specifically assigned inside the bubble to monitor if no player broke the bubble. Previous rooms were cleared once a day. Now they are disinfected twice a day. RCB players' chefs and staff also stay in the hotel. The elevators are exclusively for us and open to 3 floors only dedicated to us. The logistics are checked every day. We, as players, are concerned but we are not anxious because we are still in a vital bubble A source at RCB on condition of anonymity."RCB takes extra precautions as new members join the bubble. They get tested three times. Upon arrival, the third and seventh days of quarantine. After that, players are evaluated every 5 days. I knew they would likely increase frequency. Every 3 days in days." Regular, "the source said.Earlier yesterday, Australian off-road driver Daniel Sams of RCB tested positive for COVID-19. The first test was negative, but positive in the second test. The development two days before the first match of IPL 2021, where he will face the champions RCB of Mumbai.Also Read: Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to hit 100 million followers on Instagram
Hindi Mumbai and Royal Challengers Bangalore are two of the best teams to watch out for in any version of IPL. With RCB led by Captain of India, Virat Kohli, and IM led by Vice-Captain of India, Rohit Sharma, great contests always happen. In IPL 2021, it wouldn't be any different.MI vs RCB head-to-head in IPL:In 29 matches MI and RCB have met 29 times so far, 27 times in IPL and twice in the now-ending T20 Champions League. With a balanced side, MI for the most part outperformed the Royal Challengers Bangalore. As is the record, IM Rohit Sharma won 19 matches out of 29, while RCB Virat Kohli only managed 10 matches. Only one super match has ended and it was won by RCB in Dubai last year.Matches Played29MI Won19RCB Won10 MI vs RCB record: Although most matches were one-sided with RCB or MI winning the dominance, in three cases the matches ended.MI vs RCB close contests:Sep 28, 2020: RCB beat MI in Super Over: Thanks to half centuries of Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers, RCB has set a mega-goal of 202 runs for MI in Dubai. But the ultimate champions won't let it run smoothly. Supported by Ishan Kishan's impressive 99 of 58 balls and 60 of 24 balls from Keiron Pollard, MI tied the score with 20 balls. But at SuperOver, they came short as Navdeep Saini's premier bowling alley grabbed MI's capital hit in the Gulf and RCB scored a modest 8-game goal without breaking a sweat.April 4, 2013: RCB won by 2 runs: Chris Gayle helped 92 of the 58 RCBs score 156 strokes, but despite 60 balls out of 37 balls from Dinesh Karthik, they fell two short times.September 10, 2010: MI won by 2 runs: In a reverse position, MI managed to overtake the RCB in the T20 Champions League in Durban by only two races. After scoring 165/7 in 20 sums with the help of 41 Shikhar Dhawan and 38 Saurabh Tiwary, the RCB was sailing with Rahul Dravid doing 71 out of 58 and Virat Kohli 47 out of 24. But in the end, they only came up with only 2 jobs.DateWinnerWon byVenue28-Oct-20Mumbai Indians5 WicketsAbu Dhabi28-Sep-20Royal Challengers BangaloreSuper OverDubai15-Apr-19Mumbai Indians5 WicketsMumbai28-Mar-19Mumbai Indians6 RunsBengaluru01-May-18Royal Challengers Bangalore14 RunsBengaluru17-Apr-18Mumbai Indians46 RunsMumbai14-Apr-17Mumbai Indians4 WicketsBengaluru01-Apr-17Mumbai Indians5 WicketsMumbai11-May-16Mumbai Indians6 WicketsBengaluru20-Apr-16Mumbai Indians6 WicketsMumbai10-May-15Royal Challengers Bangalore39 RunsMumbai19-Apr-15Mumbai Indians18 RunsBengaluru06-May-14Mumbai Indians19 RunsMumbai19-Apr-14Royal Challengers Bangalore7 WicketsDubai27-Apr-13Mumbai Indians58 RunsMumbai04-Apr-13Royal Challengers Bangalore2 RunsBengaluru14-May-12Mumbai Indians5 WicketsBengaluru09-May-12Royal Challengers Bangalore9 WicketsMumbai09-Oct-11Mumbai Indians31 RunsChennai27-May-11Royal Challengers Bangalore43 RunsChennai12-Apr-11Mumbai Indians9 WicketsBengaluru19-Sep-10Mumbai Indians2 RunsDurban21-Apr-10Mumbai Indians35 RunsMumbai (DY)17-Apr-10Mumbai Indians57 RunsBengaluru20-Mar-10Royal Challengers Bangalore7 WicketsMumbai (BS)10-May-09Mumbai Indians16 RunsPort Elizabeth03-May-09Royal Challengers Bangalore9 WicketsJohannesburg28-May-08Mumbai Indians9 WicketsBengaluru20-Apr-08Royal Challengers Bangalore5 WicketsMumbaiMI vs RCB: Top 5 scorers between the two:PlayerMost RunsHighest scoreVirat Kohli69592*AB de Villiers634133*Kieron Pollard53970Rohit Sharma47894Ambati Rayudu43181*Top 5 highest individual scores:PlayerHighest ScoresTeamAB de Villiers133*RCBIshan Kishan99MIRohit Sharma94MIChris Gayle92*RCBVirat Kohli92*RCBMI vs RCB: Most wickets:PlayerMost WicketsTeamHarbhajan Singh22MIYuzvendra Chahal21RCBJasprit Bumrah19MILasith Malinga16MIVinay Kumar12RCB Which TV channels will broadcast MI vs RCB? MI vs RCB will be broadcast on Star Sports Network. The leading Indian broadcaster has arranged to broadcast the games in different languages and on various network channels.How do I watch live streaming of IPL 2021 MI vs RCB matches? The IPL 2021 MI vs RCB Live broadcast will be available on Disney + Hotstar.When will IPL 2021, MI vs RCB be played? – Date IPL 2021, MI vs RCB will be played on April 9, 2021.When will IPL 2021 Final be Played? – Date IPL 2021 Final will be on May 30, 2021What Time IPL 2021, MI vs RCB Will begin? Time IPL 2021 MI vs RCB Will begin at 7.30 pm ISTWhat are the venues for IPL 2021, MI vs RCB? – VenueApril 9, SaturdayMumbai Indians vs Royal Challenger Bangalore7:30 PMChennaiMay 20, ThursdayRoyal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians7.30 PMKolkataIPL 2021 Dates: IPL 2021 Mumbai Indians (MI) Full and Final Squads Mumbai Indians (MI) Retained Players: Rohit Sharma (C), Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Dhawal Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Chris Lynn, Saurabh Tiwary, Mohsin KhanList of players bought by MI in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDNathan Coulter-NileBowler5,00,00,000Adam MilneBowler3,20,00,000Piyush ChawlaBowler2,40,00,000James NeeshamAll-Rounder50,00,000Yudhvir CharakAll-Rounder20,00,000Marco JansenAll-Rounder20,00,000Arjun TendulkarAll-Rounder20,00,000 IPL 2021 Dates: IPL 2021 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Full and Final Squads Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Retained Players: Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Joshua Phillipe, Pavan Deshpande, Shahbaz Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Daniel Sams and Harshal PatelList of players bought by RCB in IPL 2021 auction:PLAYERTYPEPRICE PAIDKyle JamiesonAll-Rounder15,00,00,000Glenn MaxwellAll-Rounder14,25,00,000Dan ChristianAll-Rounder4,80,00,000Sachin BabyBatsman20,00,000Rajat PatidarBatsman20,00,000Mohammed AzharudeenWicket Keeper20,00,000Suyash PrabhudesaiAll-Rounder20,00,000Kona Srikar BharatWicket Keeper20,00,000
Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will begin their 2021 IPL campaign on Monday at Wankhede Stadium. RR will take the field under new leadership led by Kumar Sangakkara and led by Sanju Samson. His first assignment will be to pick a strong and stable starting pair, a crucial factor behind the inaugural champion's poor performance last season.Based on the news coming from the Royals' camouflage, it's very likely that RR will choose the UK bursting duo Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. Skipper Samson, while unwilling to reveal his cards publicly, said junior players will have a long rope this season."It depends. I can't tell you anything. I and Sanja (Kara) will try to provide the best combination for our team and in fact it is always necessary to give the spouses or individuals enough time in the tournament. So I think it will show a little. Of stability, the rest depends on the way we go." Sanju Samson stated."I think it is a decision that we will make with the total purchase of the players involved. We want to keep our options open. The most important thing is for the players to be clearly informed of their choices and make them abide by them." Said RR Manager Cricket Kumar SangakkaraIPL 2021 RR Playing XI vs PBKS: Why Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes will be a good choice as openers?Last season, the Rajasthan franchise tried five sets starting in Butler-Steve Smith, Yashasoi Jaiswal-Butler and Jaiswal-Smith. There was also a chance to pair Stokes-Buttler, but only for two games, only to settle for Stokes-Robin Uthappa in the end.The English couple's first match together was an opening against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The new role affected them and both left cheaply. While Stoke scored five runs, Butler was sent off for 16. However, there was a significant improvement in the second match against the Delhi Capitals. They sewed an inaugural partnership of 63 races. Stokes has contributed 41 times, while Butler has 22 times to his name.But its current form is most important to the RR when choosing a starting pair. The duo were in great shape in the recently concluded White Ball series against India. Second-best goalscorer for Stokes' national team, with 135 points in three matches. On the other hand, Buttler had an influence on the shorter version of the game. He was the best contestant on his team and second overall behind Indian team captain Virat Kohli. In three matches, the goalkeeper scored 172 points.England and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Ewen Morgan also believes that Joss Butler and Ben Stokes would be the right and most exciting choice for Rajasthan to start their roles. "The two obviously will open to Rajasthan this year in the IPL. So it would be great to see it."IPL 2021 RR Playing XI vs PBKS: What will be the batting line-up?The biggest problem Rajasthan faces is the weakness of its Indian heart, which has not been steadfast. Samson has rarely appeared in five consecutive matches in either version in recent years. Pacer Jaydev Unadkat, bought for Rs 11.5 crore in 2018, has failed delivery while Manan Vohra has only been awesome on rare occasions. It will be interesting to see what role Samson, Onadkat, and Vohra will play this season.With Steve Smith out of the picture now, RR is likely at # 3, while Yashaswi Jaiswal or Manan Vohra may be at # 4. Rajasthan will miss David Miller as he's still under quarantine and managing a team waiting for an update on this. In his absence, Ryan Parage will likely be the No. 5 hitters. Rahul Tiwatia will resume his duties in sixth place and he is ready to repeat his role as runner-up like last season.IPL 2021 RR Playing XI vs PBKS: Bowling unit a big headacheRajasthan is a team with an inexperienced bowling unit. With the exception of Chris Morris, which is bought for 16.25 crore Indian rupees, there's no dreadful pace on the side. Their speed bowling star Joffra Archer is not yet available due to injury. To add to his fears, Bangladeshi escort Mustafa Rahman will be absent from the opening match due to the quarantine.While Morris will be the leader of Rajasthan, Jaidev Onadkat and Kartik Tiyagi will likely be his alternates. In the spinning department, Shreyas Gopal will join Tewatia. Sangakkara says an inexperienced bowling alley can be beneficial to your campaign."Lack of experience can work for you sometimes and other times it means that the opposition didn't see it either. But fast bowling, especially in IPL, is not an easy task and we saw it yesterday (during DC vs CSK) too. Sometimes the wicket is really good at hitting or Most wickets are so. So I'm sure our junior bowlers will advance we had Kartik Tiyagi, who did really well last season on spots. And this year we have a new addition in Kuldeep Yadav and Chetan Sakariya. I think it's about keeping them focused on their work. Training them and implementing game plans in different scenarios.RR Playing XI vs PBKS in IPL 2021 (Likely):1) Jos Buttler, 2) Ben Stokes, 3) Sanju Samson, 4) Riyan Parag, 5) Shivam Dubey 6) Rahul Tewatia, 7) Chris Morris, 8) Andrew Tye 9) Shreyas Gopal, 10) Kartik Tyagi, 11) Jaydev UnadkatIPL 2021 – Rajasthan Royals Full Squad: Sanju Samson, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Tewatia, Mahipal Lomror, Kartik Tyagi, Andrew Tye, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anuj Rawat, David Miller, Manan Vohra, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya, KC Cariappa, Liam Livingstone, Kuldip Yadav, Akash SinghAlso Read: IPL 2021: BCCI requests Aviation ministry for separate IPL Check-in counters, daily testing to fight Covid-19
After the clinical final against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders will look to solve the Mumbai mystery in their second IPL match at MA Chidambaram on Tuesday. The KKR was an entirely different unit, in the way they defeated David Warner's SRH by ten runs in their first match on Sunday.Be it the aggression demonstrated by the top-ranked or the explosive ending of Dinesh Karthik, KKR demonstrated a fearless approach under the leadership of patron Eoin Morgan.Morgan's intention was evident at the moment of the launch when he decided to abandon his most trusted Lieutenant, Sunil Naraine.However, they now had routine duties. Mumbai remains the best team on paper. The five-time winning champions are packed with powerful hitters like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Kieron Pollard. Add a bowling lethal unit in IM for Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Bolt.KKR vs MI in IPL 2021: Who has the edge?If individual records and team strength are taken into account, the match between KKR and MI could seem tough. But this was not the case. In 28 matches so far in IPL, MI has always dominated KKR, winning 21 matches against KKR's 6 and the other without providing any results.Matches Played28MI Won21KKR Won6No Result1KKR vs MI in IPL 2021: How will Kolkata try to get the better of Mumbai?Nitesh Rana and Chubbman's opening generation mix started from left and right with the attack from the first ball, clearly indicating that the new approach has written the slogan of Morgan's success everywhere.With a solid median ranking in Andre Russell, Karthik and Morgan, 2020 has been a promising season for KKR, but aimless planning hasn't helped their cause.This time, KKR cemented their middle ranking by adding Bangladeshi superstar Shakeeb Al Hassan, while Morgan, in his full season as captain, is adding a new dimension to the team.Rana's skilled work on his wrist and super strength was shown on Sunday and made sure they stayed ahead despite Rashid Khan's double whammy in the form of generation and messengers.After 80 balls of 56 balls, it was Karthik Under Fire who hit an undefeated cameo of 22 nine-ball passes to propel KKR to a total of 187 from 6 wins.KKR will be looking to shoot the defending champions five times on Tuesday. They have only won once in their last 12 matches against IM, and they have an overall record in head-to-head matches 6-21.Ultimately, however, the whole affair will end in a battle of wits between Morgan and Rohit Sharma, who under MI won a record fifth Premier League title in the Premier League last season in the United Arab Emirates.MI will be a real challenge for KKR as the defending champions will be desperate to secure their first win of the season after losing a Wicket to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL opener on Friday.KRR found it easy against SRH players, who lack firepower, but on Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, MI attacking would be an entirely different proposition.Jill's struggle to reach the T20 rate has been a concern for KKR and it will be interesting to see the young novice face the best in the business.Also Read: Virat Kohli: Superb looking tattoos and their meaning
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Mumbai match will be played as scheduled despite the Maharashtra state government imposing a similar lockdown on statewide restrictions starting today. But the BCCI chief stated that the restrictions will not affect IPL matches in Mumbai and matches will continue as per schedule in Mumbai.The head of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sourav Ganguly, said, "No, it is on time." Mumbai is set to host 10 matches in the tournament and has so far successfully held 2 matches in a strict biosecurity environment. With eight matches remaining in the city, they will meet the Rajasthan Royals and the Delhi Capitals on Thursday, followed by the Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings the following day.IPL 2021: BCCI official says Mumbai Lockdown is a “blessing in disguise” for smooth IPL operationThe BCCI official believes that the restrictions imposed by the Maharashtra state government could be a "blessing in disguise" for the proper operation of the IPL. According to a BCCI official, this would mean complete restriction of unwanted people, limiting the possibility of Covid 19 transmission in and around Mumbai Wankhede Stadium, one of the main venues of the IPL 2021 season.We are watching developments closely. We fully adhere to the Covid-19 guidelines. There is no possibility to change the five-place matches, including Mumbai. In fact, the two games played so far in Wankhade have been running smoothly without relapses. A senior BCCI official told on the condition of anonymity that the night curfews and weekend curfews appear to be a blessing in disguise as far as the IPL process is concerned given the massive momentum in Covid 19 cases in Maharashtra and Mumbai.The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry official said that the situation is completely under control and that the isolated cases that have appeared have not been able to break the bubble. "Some players were injured while traveling. They have been quarantined and isolated. The gardeners and others have come from different parts of town and have been replaced. Everything is under control. You don't have to worry when it comes to players, coaches, and support staff.Some franchisees who have mostly chosen to keep their cards close to their chests. When he asked not to be named as one of the main officials of the franchisor, he said: “We understand the seriousness of the situation and trust the decision and wisdom of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in this regard. We were told that the matches will continue as scheduled in the designated venues. There was no written communication, but it was done. We are verbally told not only our franchisor but the eight franchisees that they are not looking elsewhere for alternative locations yet. Yes, I agree with BCCI's view that the shutdown could be a blessing in disguise when it comes to IPL matches in Mumbai. "Earlier, IPL Chairman Brijesh Patil explained that IPL will remain in Mumbai despite the increasing cases in Maharashtra city and state. IPL matches will be held in Mumbai. Once you are in a bubble nothing happens. Even last season in the UAE, there were some of these events in the lead up to the event, but once the tournament started, everything was fine, ”he said recently, adding:“ We have the necessary permission and guarantees. The state government to hold matches there. Mumbai will only host ten matches between 10-25 April and there will be nothing to worry about inside the vital bubble. We are in a well-secured position and the players and support staff will be safe. "IPL President Brijesh Patel and IPL GC Member Aaron Dumal also supported the opinion of BCCI President, saying that the issue of relocation at this point had not arisen.Also Read: KL RAHUL : SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS AND THEIR MEANING
A member of the European Union's executive committee (UEFA) said on Monday that Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid were likely to be excluded from the semi-finals of the Champions League this season after the announcement of 12 European elite teams of the separatist Super League, which was heavily criticized.Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are among the top 12 teams in Europe to become founding members of the Premier League, which competes with the UEFA Champions League. A 20-team league has been announced with 15 founding members and 5 other clubs qualifying each season. He added that the inaugural season would start "as soon as possible.""The clubs have to go, and I hope it will happen on Friday. Then we have to figure out how to finish the Champions League (this season)," Jesper Muller, director of the Danish Football Association, told Dr."There is an exceptional meeting of the executive committee on Friday," he said.Mueller's comments came shortly after UEFA president Alexander Ceferin announced that he wanted a ban on rogue clubs."We are still evaluating our legal team, but we will take the largest possible number of penalties and inform them as soon as possible," he said. "My opinion is that they should be expelled as quickly as possible from all our competitions and the players from all our competitions," Ceferin told reporters.Real Madrid will face Chelsea and Manchester City will face Paris Saint-Germain, who have not entered the separatist league.Also Read: UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Two-time Olympic and Arjuna Olympic winner Sanjeev Rajput relies heavily on his resolute determination, indomitable spirit, and extensive experience in beating the "super typhoon" of the Covid-19 epidemic and putting his best for an elusive medal in the Tokyo Olympics. He trains day after day at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi under a tight system that follows all Covid guidelines and regulations as closely as possible."It's a very difficult and tense situation, but the game has to go on. Maybe I had this last chance to win a medal for the country in the Olympics and I'm not going to let it pass. It's the most important stage in my life, I have participated in two Olympic Games in 2008 and 2012, and after Nine years the Olympics will be very different, and they will be different for everyone. It will also be very important to everyone because there has never been such an Olympic Games after a five-year hiatus. I am anxious but I am not afraid. I train almost every day from 8 in the morning until 2 in the evening in the Shooting range Karni Singh is in Delhi with my coach. He is very happy with my progress. I think you are on the right track. Winning the gold medal in the ISSF World Cup last month boosted my confidence, ”said Sanjeev, who aims to clinch a medal in the 50m centers for the men's 3 rifle In the Olympics, to Insidesport.co in an exclusive interview after completing his training. Wednesday afternoon."I am improving in the final. My performance in the qualifying rounds is always good. Now I am experimenting with my technique and technique, as the lead-up to this year's Tokyo Olympics is the most important stage in my life. Ultimately, I need a lot more work to make changes, and I don't need To focus on improvements. I did well, I'm on my knees, and I was exposed in mixed-team standings. There is a different kind of pressure in the final, there are limited shots and many times the little things are overlooked. Athletes will need to adhere to the Covid-19 protocols. In the case of shooting, there is a possibility that the testing will be limited to only Japanese athletes. Amidst these difficult circumstances, my experience may be essential in addressing these problems. Young shooters can win a game. Or two, but when there are a lot of ingredients, the experience is beneficial, ”noted winner Arjuna.Reflecting on the current situation of Covid and the lockdown in Delhi, Rajput said he is grateful to the Sports Ministry and NRAI for giving him the opportunity to continue this practice. "I practice alone. Then the issue of social distancing does not arise. Only my Ukrainian coach is supervising my practice. We are working on stability and some basics that will help me prepare physically and mentally for the mega event."Together with Tejasweni Sawant, Rajput won the gold medal at the 50m 3-position rifle mixed teams event at the ISSF World Cup in Delhi last month. He won four golds and two silver medals in the Commonwealth Championship, two silver and two bronze medals in the Asian Games, one gold, and one silver and one bronze in each in the Commonwealth Games for his silver triple accompaniment. A golden shooting in the ISSF World Cup.Also Read: EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE FOOTBALL: REAL, CITY AND CHELSEA COULD FACE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL BAN: UEFA OFFICIAL
The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is under heavy criticism as matches continue amid the COVID-19 crisis across the country. But the Indian Council (BCCI) is, as usual, insisting on the continuation of the IPL 2021 despite the humanitarian crisis in the country due to Covid-19. R. Ashwin, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa, and Kane Richardson have pulled out of the IPL 2021 due to Covid-19, but BCCI is adamant to continue.The BCCI stated that it will continue into IPL 2021 as scheduled even though the entire country is mired in Covid-19."The IPL provides a much-needed distraction from the agony and grief that surrounds us," Reuters quoted an Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry official, who requested anonymity.One of the major southern newspapers, The New Indian Express, reported Sunday that it has decided to suspend IPL coverage, as hundreds of fans have attacked the league on social media.The Chennai-based New Indian Express said its decision to suspend coverage was "a small gesture to keep the nation's attention focused on matters of life and death."The number of Covid-19 cases in India rose by 349,691 on Sunday, a new world record, and hospitals in Delhi and across the country are turning away patients after they run out of medical and family oxygen.2021 IPL is under fire as games continue amid the Covid crisis, but BCCI says 'we will continue with 2021 IPL'The newspaper's decision came after an IPL board member told Reuters that the league has a "strong biological bubble" and is being played without fans, making it safe to continue."The IPL provides a much-needed distraction from the agony and grief that surrounds us," said the official, who requested anonymity."Yes, cases have increased in places like Delhi, but we have two hanging places in Hyderabad and Indore and we will use them if needed," said an IPL GC member.Not only the fans, but Australian Adam Gilchrist, who led the Deccan Chargers whose role is now ending to his first IPL win in 2009, has also raised questions about the continuation of the league amid the Covid-19 crisis in India.“Best wishes to everyone in India. Terrifying Covid numbers. #IPL continues. inappropriate? Or a great distraction every night? Whatever your thoughts, prayers are with you, ”the former test player tweeted.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced, on Sunday, that the ongoing lockdown of the Coronavirus in the national capital will be extended for a week. The decision came due to the high rate of positivity despite a slight decrease in the daily numbers of new cases.Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc. We are extending the lockdown for another week, 'Kejriwal said during a televised advertisement on Sunday.So what happens to the IPL 2021 matches scheduled to be played in Delhi from April 28? Eight matches of the current T20 League will be played at Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi."The game is starting. The lockdown will help us do our job smoothly," DDCA Deputy Secretary Rajan Manchanda said last week.Manchanda also revealed that all logistical work "did not tell us the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry to stop our work, so we continue and will be fully prepared to do IPL in the next couple of days."So far, as part of the first leg of IPL 2021, the matches have been held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In the second leg, the two matches will be played in Delhi and Ahmedabad.Ahmedabad Narendra Modi will host 12 matches this season, including the playoffs and the final.In Delhi, Chennai Super Kings camp, Sun Raisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals will hold their camp between April 28th and May 8th.Delhi full match scheduleApril 28 - CSK vs SRH (7:30 pm IST)April 29 - MI vs RR (3:30 PM IST)May 1 - MI vs CSK (7:30 PM IST)May 2 - RR vs SRH (3:30 PM IST)May 4 - SRH vs MI (7:30 PM IST)May 5 - RR vs CSK (7:30 PM IST)May 7 - SRH vs CSK (7:30 PM IST)May 8 - RR vs MI (7:30 PM IST)
After a 56-game run and a couple of COVID-19-related deferrals, the 2021 Stanley Cup end-of-the-season games are authoritatively here.The most heart-halting, captivating, and — in case you're a fanatic of a group in the pursuit — nerve-wracking end of the season games will start Saturday when the Capitals have the Bruins.Things are a little unique this year — in the event that you didn't as of now notice that the Capitals and the Bruins coordinating up in the first round. In light of COVID-19 conventions restricting travel toward the start of the period and the conclusion of the Canada-U.S. line, groups were opened into one of four divisions. There won't be a Western Conference or Eastern Conference champion and the end of the season games are organized in an unexpected way, which we'll dive into in a piece.The something natural this year is that the street to lifting Lord Stanley's Cup will be a long and winding one however the end will taste the goodness, so sweet. Who will be the ones to drink from sports' most prominent prize? The truth will surface eventually.Up to that point, beneath you'll discover everything to think about watching the 2021 NHL end-of-the-season games, including arrangement by-arrangement TV plans and live streaming data.NHL playoffs bracket 2021:NHL end of the season games 2021: TV channels, live streamTelevision (U.S.): NBC, NBCSN, USA, CNBC, NHLNTelevision (Canada): Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, CBC, FX, FXX and OMNIStream (U.S.): NBC Sports.com | fuboTV (free preliminary)Stream (Canada): SN Now, SN NOW+, NHL LiveSeason finisher results: SN ScoreboardThe 2021 postseason marks the last year NBC's group of organizations will communicate the NHL's street to the Stanley Cup. First-round games will be appeared on NHL Network and across NBC directs in the United States, while in Canada games will appear on FX, FXX, Sportsnet's channels and CBC.In Canada, Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson will depict the Maple Leafs-Canadiens arrangement while Harnarayan Singh and Louie DeBrusk will bring fans Oilers-Jets. David Amber and Ron McLean will be the studio secures and will be joined by a turning team of experts and insiders.NBC will likewise utilize a pivoting group that will incorporate in-depth hosts Kenny Albert, John Forslund and Brendan Burke and experts Eddie Olczyk, AJ Mleczko, and Dominic Moore.How might the NHL end-of-the-season games work in 2021? Here's a speedy outline of how the 2021 postseason will function, with each arrangement being a best of seven:Four groups from every division progressed to the Stanley Cup end-of-the-season games. First-round matchups will be No. 1 versus No. 4 and No. 2 versus No. 3 in every division.The first-round victors in every division will at that point go head to head to decide the division champion.When the four division victors are delegated, they'll meet in the Stanley Cup elimination rounds. Cultivating for this round will be founded on normal season point sums.The elimination round victors will meet in the Stanley Cup Final. NHL end of the season games plan results by arrangementFirst-roundEast Division: (1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (4) New York IslandersDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsSun., May 16at PittsburghNYI, 4-3 (OT) (NYI leads 1-0)Tue., May 18at Pittsburgh7:30 p.m. (NBCSN, SN, CBC, TVA Sports)Thu., May 20at New York7 p.m. (NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports)Sat., May 22at New York3 p.m. (NBC, SN, TVA Sports)*Mon., May 24at PittsburghTBD*Wed., May 26at New YorkTBD*Fri., May 28at PittsburghTBDEast Division: (2) Washington Capitals vs. (3) Boston BruinsDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsSat., May 15at Washington WSH, 3-2(OT) (WSH leads 1-0)Mon., May 17at WashingtonBOS, 4-3 (OT) (Series tied 1-1)Wed., May 19at Boston6:30 p.m. (NBCSN, SNE, SNO, SNP, SN360, TVA Sports)Fri., May 21at Boston6:30 p.m. (NBCSN, SNE, SNO, SNP, SN360, TVA Sports)Sun., May 23at Washington7 p.m. (USA, SN1, TVA Sports)*Tue., May 25at BostonTBD*Thu., May 27at WashingtonTBDNorth Division: (1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (4) Montreal CanadiensDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsThu., May 20at Toronto7:30 p.m. (NHL Network, SN, CBC, TVA Sports)Sat., May 22at Toronto7 p.m. (CNBC, SN, CBC, TVA Sports, OMNI)Mon., May 24at Montreal7 p.m. (SN, CBC, TVA Sports)Tue., May 25at MontrealTBD*Thu., May 27at TorontoTBD*Sat., May 29at MontrealTBD*Mon., May 31at TorontoTBDNorth Division: (2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Winnipeg JetsDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsWed., May 19at Edmonton9 p.m. (NBCSN, SN, CBC, TVA Sports)Fri., May 21at Edmonton9 p.m. (NBCSN, SN, CBC, TVA Sports)Sun., May 23at Winnipeg7:30 p.m. (NBCSN, SN, CBC, TVA Sports)Mon., May 24at Winnipeg9:45 p.m. (SN, CBC, TVA Sports)*Wed., May 26at EdmontonTBD*Fri., May 28at WinnipegTBD*Sun., May 30at EdmontonTBDCentral Division: (1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (4) Nashville PredatorsDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsMon., May 17at CarolinaCAR, 5-2 (CAR leads 1-0)Wed., May 19at Carolina8 p.m. (CNBC, FX-CA, TVA Sports)Fri., May 21at Nashville7 p.m. (USA, FXX-CA, TVA Sports)Sun., May 23at Nashville2:30 p.m. (NBCSN, SN, TVA Sports)*Tue., May 25at CarolinaTBD*Thu., May 27at NashvilleTBD*Sat., May 29at CarolinaTBDCentral Division: (2) Florida Panthers vs. (3) Tampa Bay LightningDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsSun., May 16at FloridaTBL, 5-4 (TBL leads 1-0)Tue., May 18at Florida8 p.m. (CNBC, SNE, TVA Sports)Thu., May 20at Tampa Bay6:30 p.m. (USA, FX-CA, TVA Sports)Sat., May 22at Tampa Bay12:30 p.m. (CNBC, SN, TVA Sports)*Mon., May 24at FloridaTBD*Wed., May 26at Tampa BayTBD*Fri., May 28at FloridaTBDWest Division: (1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (4) St. Louis BluesDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsMon., May 17at ColoradoCOL, 4-1 (COL leads 1-0)Wed., May 19at Colorado10:30 p.m. (CNBC, SN360, TVA Sports)Fri., May 21at St. Louis9:30 p.m. (USA, SN360, TVA Sports)Sun., May 23at St. Louis5 p.m. (NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports)*Tue., May 25at ColoradoTBD*Thu., May 27at St. LouisTBD*Sat., May 29at ColoradoTBDWest Division: (2) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Minnesota WildDateMatchupTime (TV channel)/ResultsSun., May 16at VegasMIN, 1-0 (OT) (MIN leads 1-0)Tue., May 18at Vegas10 p.m. (NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports)Thu., May 20at Minnesota9:30 p.m. (NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports)Sat., May 22at Minnesota8 p.m. (NBC, SN360, TVA Sports)*Mon., May 24at VegasTBD*Wed., May 26at MinnesotaTBD*Fri., May 28at VegasTBD
Cricket Australia said they were hopeful of organizing an Ashes series before full groups later this year however they would follow government counsel when it came to conceding voyaging allies as the timetable for the England's men’s & women’s visits was delivered on Tuesday.The five-Test men's Ashes will begin in Brisbane on December 8 preceding a day/night match in Adelaide. The conventional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will at that point happen.Sydney, however, will be the scene for the fourth Test, instead of the arrangement finale as has been standard, with the fifth Test at Perth's Optus Stadium.Both those last two matches are planned for January.Australia lost 2-1 at home to India in a vital four-Test arrangement 2-1 played before decreased groups due to the Covid pandemic between November 2020 and January this year. Unnecessary travel to Australia from the UK isn't presently allowed because of Covid-19."The exercises gained from effectively conveying a protected summer in 20-21 gives us certainty on what we're ready to accomplish, and we're all expecting a mid year of full groups and an Ashes air we're completely familiar with," said Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia's break CEO.Women’s SeriesIn the mean time a multi-design arrangement between the England and Australian ladies will begin with an oddball Test in Canberra from January 27-30, trailed by three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals."2022 will be an astonishing year for ladies' cricket," said England and Wales Cricket Board CEO Tom Harrison."With an Ashes, a World Cup in New Zealand and a home Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, this could be a milestone year for our group."Australia hold the men's Ashes following a 2-2 attract England in 2019, when their ladies' side won the comparing arrangement by the decided edge of 12 focuses to four.Men's Ashes 2021/22Dec 8-12: 1st Test, Gabba, BrisbaneDec 16-20: 2nd Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (day/night)Dec 26-30: 3rd Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground, MelbourneJan 5-9: 4th Test, Sydney Cricket Ground, SydneyJan 14-18: 5th Test, Optus Stadium, PerthWomen's AshesJan 27-30: Test, Manuka Oval, CanberraFeb 4: 1st T20, North Sydney Oval, SydneyFeb 6: 2nd T20, North Sydney OvalFeb 10: 3rd T20, Adelaide OvalFeb 13: 1st ODI, Adelaide OvalFeb 16: 2nd ODI, Junction Oval, MelbourneFeb 19: 3rd ODI, Junction Oval, MelbourneAlso Read: IPL 2021: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly gives good news to IPL fans
The Indian womens' cricket crew will contend in its lady day-night Test when it visits Australia not long from now, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday. Shah made the declaration on his Twitter handle, expressing that the move was important for the BCCI's obligation to advancing the ladies down. "Taking forward our responsibility towards ladies' cricket, I am very satisfied to declare that Team India @BCCIwomen will play in their first-since forever pink ball day-night Test in the not so distant future in Australia," Shah tweeted.The Indian womens' group, which will play its first Test in quite a while from June 16 in England, will contend in another during the visit through Australia.The group will likewise play ODI and T20 International matches Down Under.While the dates of the visit are yet to be declared, it is probably going to be in mid-September. India last played a Test against Australia in 2006.The pink ball Test between India and Australia will be just the second such match to be held throughout the entire existence of women's cricket.The lone day-night womens' downplayed so far was among Australia and England in Sydney in November 2017. The match finished in a draw.Read More: Cricket Australia Announces Schedule For Men's & Women's Ashes Series For 2020-21
The 2020 F1 season resembled no other lately. The COVID-19-initiated schedule brought quite a lot of difficulties with decreased pay. Thus, the vigorously expected 2021 guidelines were pushed back to 2022, and the groups are confronting a novel circumstance of extending their 2020 vehicles to 2021.Even though the vehicles will continue as before, there are some minor changes here and there. The zenith of these progressions is the notable spending cap. Here we have a recap of the rules.2021 F1 budget changesFIA presented a spending cap of $175 Million for the first 2021 guidelines in a bid to reduce expenses. Although numerous guidelines were pushed back to 2022, the spending cap will in any case be carried out next season.This implies that groups should foster another vehicle out and out under the spending cap itself. The standard is useful for minnows like Haas and Alfa Romeo.F1 car changesOnce more, to save costs, groups have collectively consented to freeze the improvement of their vehicles, adhering to their present case. Be that as it may, a 'Token' framework has been presented which the groups can trade out to change a couple of parts of their vehicles. This is to help any semblance of Mclaren who needs to fuse another motor into their vehicles after changing from Renault to Mercedes.Two or three changes that will be basic to all groups are floor and weight changes. The FIA is expanding the base load of the vehicle by 3kg, which implies it is presently up to 749 kg.Vehicles of today are weighty on downforce, causing problems for the Pirelli Compounds. Along these lines, groups will make changes to the floor of each vehicle to diminish downforce by 10%.Engine changesThe FIA has likewise expanded the base load of the force units to 150kg. This permits the groups to reduce expenses by not putting resources into procedures to discover costly lighter material for motors. Other than that, there is no stop on the motor turn of events.Envision Ferrari tolerating to drive in 2021 with their frail current force units!In this way, these are generally the progressions that we will find in the 2021 vehicles. Cost-saving is a good help, with groups and F1 overall faltering from the pandemic. After the occasions of 2020, this was most likely the correct call.Read More: The Reason behind banning Refueling In F1
FIFA on Thursday affirmed the dates for the FIFA Women's U17 World Cup to be held in India in 2022. The administering group of global football said the competition will be held from October 11 to 30.India had the facilitating rights for the 2020 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup however the competition was deferred because of Covid-19. The release which was planned to be held in 2021 was dropped and FIFA granted the facilitating rights to India in 2022. Quite, India had facilitated the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2017 across 6 urban communities, including Kolkata, Kochi, and New Delhi.Meeting by video gathering just before the 71st FIFA Congress, the FIFA Council additionally endorsed the dates for the Women's World Cup in 2023. The competition will be held from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The end of the season games will be held from 17 to 23 February 2023.It additionally supported the dates for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022 (10-28 August 2022), just as a 14-joint effort off for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, occurring somewhere in the range of 19 and 25 June this year.Also, the Council supported the foundation of separate FIFA auxiliaries to deal with the association of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand and the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.Also Read: FIFA Club World Cup 2020-21: Teams, fixtures, dates & where will it take place
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, it has been learned, has proposed to England and Wales Cricket Board to propel the beginning of the 5-match Test arrangement from August to the furthest limit of July in a bid to oblige a window for the rest of the Indian Premier League in September. IPL 2021 was uncertainly delayed on May 4 because of positive Covid-19 cases in bio-rises in India.After the World Test Championship last, beginning June 18 in Southampton, India is set to take on England in a 5-Test arrangement in England. The eagerly awaited arrangement is planned to begin from August 4 and run until September 14. India players will remain back in the UK in the period of July, planning for the Test arrangement after the WTC last. As it runs out, the BCCI has proposed to propel each Test by seven days. The England cricket board is yet to react to the solicitation. Endeavors are on from BCCI's finish to discover a window to finish the rest of IPL 2021. 29 matches were played in India before the competition was suspended. Strikingly, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had said recently that the board will lose near Rs 2,500 crore if the rest of the IPL season doesn't happen. Nonetheless, he had kept up that it was too soon to discuss another window for IPL 2021.Outstandingly, upwards of 3 English provinces had communicated interest in facilitating the rest of the IPL in England. In any case, there are many strategic and business troubles for the ECB with regards to rescheduling the Test arrangement. While it will be hard for the host to load up to reschedule travel, losing plans, and ticket deals. Outstandingly, the ticket deals for the Test arrangement are now in progress. Telecasters timetable and game plans will likewise be hit if the Test arrangement is rejigged. Outstandingly, England plays 3 ODIs and as a large number against Pakistan at home between July 8 and 20. The debut version of The Hundred, which was delayed a year ago because of Covid-19, is planned to get in progress from July 21 and go on till August 21. The ECB had said that star England players will be permitted to play the initial 10 days of the Hundred to give the competition an early lift. It was likewise reported that the England players can play the knockout matches as there is over seven days' hole between the second and third Test between India and England.Notably, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday affirmed that the rest of the Pakistan Super League 2021 season, which was suspended in March because of Covid-19, will be held in the UAE from June 1. The PCB and the establishments got the essential clearances from the UAE on Thursday. The UAE can likewise arise as an elective alternative to have the rest of the IPL 2021 season, considering the Covid-19 emergency in India.India tour of England 2021 schedule:World Test Championship final - June 18 in Southampton1st Test vs England - From August 4 in Nottingham2nd Test - From August 12 in London3rd Test - From August 25 in Leeds4th Test - From September 2 in London5th Test - From September 10 in Manchester.Also read: India Women's Team To Play Maiden Day-Night Test In Australia, Says BCCI Secretary Jay Shah
Double cross Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar and Ajay Kumar have been remanded to 6 days of police guardianship for their contribution in the Sagar Rana murder case. The Delhi Police had looked for 12 days of care for the grappler and his partner however the Rohini Court just conceded them half of what they wanted. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police captured Sushil Kumar and co-blamed Ajay from the Mundka region on Sunday morning, finishing their 19-day look for the hotshot competitor. The couple was given over to the examining official of the Model Town police headquarters after the court procedures.23-year-old grappler Sagar Rana was a previous junior public boss. He and two of his companions were severely attacked supposedly by Sushil and some different grapplers inside the arena complex on May 4.Sushil and his partners have been blamed for kidnapping Sagar from his home in Model Town to show him a thing or two for insulting him before different grapplers, police had said. Casualties for the situation affirmed that Sushil Kumar was available at the spot when the occurrence occurred. Sushil also conceded in court that he was available at where the fight occurred and later returned home to rest. The 37-year-old additionally asserted that he was running out of cash and was going to gather it from somebody when he and Ajay were grabbed by the cops.Sushil and Ajay tried not to use cell phones with the goal that their area can't be followed by the examiners while they were on the run. They are covered up in places like Haridwar, Meerut, Bahadurgarh, Chandigarh, and Bhatinda to avoid capture. Sushil Kumar is India's most-beautified grappler with 2 Olympic decorations, 3 Commonwealth Games gold awards, 1 big showdown gold, 1 bronze in the Asian Games, and 4 Asian Championship decorations.Also Read: BCCI Proposes To Launch England Tests In A Bid To Oblige The Rest Of IPL 2021
In the course of recent many years, the Call of Duty arrangement has conveyed various blockbuster titles that have kept fans stuck to their screens and aching for additional. Obligation at hand has set the benchmark and raised the norm for the FPS class to build up itself as quite possibly the most mainstream and effective computer game establishments.The mission missions have included holding storylines going from World War and Cold War history to cutting-edge battles in current and science fiction universes. Then again, the multiplayer perspective has taken players to fight in probably the most famous areas at any point found in a computer game.We have seen engineers like Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games, Treyarch, and Raven Software working close by Activision to make a large group of assorted settings for 17 distinct games. Each new delivery carried with it a huge load of multiplayer maps, and right up 'til today, there have been many of them. While each guide accompanies an exceptional setting, battle style, and interactivity experience, some have been amazing and more energizing than the rest. In this article, we commencement our main ten picks for the best multiplayer maps found in Call of Duty games.10 of the best Call of Duty multiplayer maps1. TerminalSince the time of its delivery with Modern Warfare 2, Terminal has become a trademark for the establishment. The guide got a revamp for Modern Warfare 3 and afterward returned as a pre-request reward for Infinite Warfare. In light of an air terminal, the indoor segment includes a ton of baggage, security designated spots, and small shops. Then, the external region highlights payload and a positioned traveler plane on the runway, which is totally open. There are a lot of little zones, a bounty of cover, and a small bunch of vantage focuses for expert sharpshooters to exploit. The guide is generally enormous, making it reasonable for an assortment of playstyles. With everything taken into account, the guide is really an immortal work of art and it does the trick to say fans love themselves some exceptional activity on Terminal.2. HijackedA motivation behind why Hijacked from Black Ops is so extraordinarily amusing to play is that the guide happens on a huge yacht in the sea. This guide is generally little and highlights some sharp corners and minimized spaces that take into account extreme short proximity battles to go down.There are two multi-evened out fundamental structures on the furthest edges of the deck with halls on one or the other side of the yacht. Thus, holding a view on the adversary and bringing them down with longer-ran weapons is additionally a decent chance. The underground pathway going through the motor room permits players to turn to the opposite finish of the guide rather covertly except if the adversary likewise has a similar arrangement.3. NuketownSince being included in Black Ops, Nuketown has been changed and repurposed for a considerable lot of the ensuing titles in the arrangement. To such an extent that it has gotten one of the famous Call of Duty regions. The guide uses the setting of an average 1950's US suburb and is among the littlest guides in the establishment. Nuketown is quite even with two twofold celebrated houses, each with a carport and a patio. A couple of various vehicles establish the center segment of the guide and the mark life-sized models are dissipated all through. The interactivity has some assortment to it as players can run and firearm with programmed weapons or camp on the upper floors with expert rifleman rifles. A mainstream highlight of this guide is the atomic blast that happens during the scoreboard arrangement. This makes Nuketown one of the arrangement's most conspicuous guides.4. CrashOne more work of art from the primary Modern Warfare title is Crash. Set in a conflict-torn Middle Eastern city, the guide is moderately little and spins around a smashed helicopter. While this is the place where a lion's share of the activity goes down, the guide additionally contains many limited passages and building insides. Accordingly, it favors setting up camp and guard systems. Then again, the high housetops and open spaces are incredible for marksmen. The assortment this guide brings and the way that certain scorestreaks are delivered incapable because of the great accessibility of cover, which means players need to depend on their gunplay, is the thing that makes Crash stick out.5. HighriseSimilar to different guides in Modern Warfare 2, Highrise has a remarkable vibe to it and an assortment of play styles to offer. It is a genuinely estimated map situated on top of an immense high rise, which makes for a beautifully unique setting. Highrise highlights two places of business on inverse sides with heaps of open spaces in the middle. A raised helipad sits in the middle and the remainder of the spaces comprised of generators and an underground passage framework that considers a simple route. While SMGs and shotguns are incredible for battling around the workplace regions, ARs are more appropriate for battle in the open paths. Additionally, this guide is a sharpshooter's heaven due to the various many-sided killing points and vantage focuses one can hold to investigate practically the whole of the area. It's plainly clear why Highrise is one of the fan-most loved Call of Duty maps.6. Firing RangeThen, we have another exemplary guide from Black Ops and it is Firing Range. Ideal for near mid-range commitment, this guide takes players to a tactical preparing office in Cuba and rotates around high-speed interactivity, which is ideal for the hostile attitude. It includes significantly more close-quarter zones like the fervently challenged wooden house. Long-range weapons are hard to use because of the encased idea of the guide. Notwithstanding, that doesn't mean Firing Range doesn't support protective procedures. The pinnacle in the center makes for a reasonable set-up camp spot and claymores come enthusiastically prescribed to keep adversaries from surging. In general, Firing Range has something to bring to the table for everyone, in spite of the fact that expert riflemen may feel somewhat left out.7. RaidStrike from CoD: Black Ops 2 is certainly a guide for the individuals who like to get very close with the adversary. Set in a sumptuously huge chateau in Hollywood Hills, this guide to a great extent centers around tight situation commitment, settling on shotguns and SMGs the ideal decision of weaponry.Nonetheless, it doesn't totally deliver riflemen and other mid-to-long reach weapons insufficient. There are a couple of fairly open zones and longer paths to exploit such weapons. The strike has gotten one of the mark CoD guides because of the tumult and feverishness it has to bring to the table in battle.8. RustRust from Modern Warfare 2 has been a fan top choice and the reasons are really self-evident. The guide is situated in an oil yard in a desert, in this manner making for an exceptional setting. It likewise upholds a wide assortment of play styles. Players can challenge for dealing with the tall pinnacle, which is an incredible spot for expert marksmen. Else, they can cross through the passages underneath that are ideal for ambushing and making secretive plays. Because of the minuscule size of the guide, not very many setting up camp spots are available. This adds to a free-streaming match despite the fact that the potential for produce executing and touchy spamming isn't some tea. All things considered, Rust has acquired a broad reputation for facilitating 1v1 battles.9. SummitHonorable obligation: Black Ops restored the establishment incredibly by conveying probably the most paramount guides of the whole arrangement. The culmination is surely one such guide and it happens at an examination office laying on top of a mountain. The cold climate and landscape give a much-needed refresher after the various city-based areas of past titles. In spite of being a thin guide, Summit includes a lot of key pathways and concealing spaces alongside a wide assortment of structures. The inside of the huge structure in the middle is the most remarkable as this is the place where a large portion of the activity goes down.10. CrossfireCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was riddled with some classic maps and Crossfire is certainly among the most popular. Thanks to the design of this map, it is a proper fit for different game modes and playstyles. The map features plenty of buildings, meaning players could take an offensive approach by working their way through them and taking down enemies with a shotgun in the process.Crossfire also houses a wide-open area between the two two-story buildings on either side of the central street. This complements assault rifle and sniper classes and makes for some rather interesting gun battles. Even players for whom sniping isn’t their forte, tend to give it a go on this gem of a map.Also read: PUBG Mobile 2 Launch: PUBG 2 launching globally, India launch not possible Sushil Kumar And Associate Ajay Remanded To 6-Days Police Custody In Sagar Rana Murder Case
With the investigation against captured grappler Olympian Sushil Kumar in the homicide of another grappler removing, the police are zeroing in on uncovering the wrongdoing network that Kumar was purportedly a piece of alongside imprisoned hoodlum Neeraj Bawana. Police are professing to have discovered more proof of Kumar's connections with Bawana as one of the vehicles, a Scorpio UV, which was seized from where grappler Sagar Dhankad was killed, has been found connected to a Bawana associate, Mohit.It has likewise arisen, as indicated by police sources, that numerous individuals going with Sushil Kumar the evening of the homicide were Bawana's associates. In any event, seven additional suspects are on the loose. Assaults are being led to seize them.The sources said on Monday that Kumar's impressions had likewise surfaced in a coercion case revealed from the Model Town territory half a month prior. Outlaw hoodlum Sandeep pseudonym Kala Jathedi had requested Rs 1 crore as insurance cash from a link financial specialist. The call was produced using a worldwide number. Nonetheless, examinations have recommended that Kumar was affirmed behind this interest. Jathedi was meaning to assume total responsibility for cost charge corners in Delhi, UP, and Haryana and needed Kumar's assistance in accomplishing this. Nonetheless, the two-headed out in different directions two months prior.The blackmail episode occurred before Jathedi and Kumar dropped out over their offer in the Model Town property. Before long, Kumar, supposedly held hands with imprisoned criminal Neeraj Bawana and Naveen Bali. The police are currently equipping to scrutinize the couple. Kumar, police said, was not just fleeing from them for more than about fourteen days yet additionally from Kala Jathedi, one of the most needed gangsters of north India, who is right now accepted to be in Dubai. The evening of May 4-5, Kumar had attacked grappler Sagar Dhankar as well as another man, Sonu, a famous criminal with 19 instances of homicide, blackmail, and theft.Jathedi, cops say, had been enjoying huge scope snatching of questioned properties in Delhi through Sonu and others. Kumar supposedly held hands with Jathedi some time back and handled property in M2 square of northwest Delhi's Model Town. This is the level at the focal point of the whole discussion. This level was being utilized to protect hoodlums having a place with the Jathedi-Lawrence Bishnoi posse and numerous wrongdoing plots were hatched there, said an official.Read More: Sushil Kumar And Associate Ajay Remanded To 6-Days Police Custody In Sagar Rana Murder Case
The BCCI's offered to move the five-Test arrangement between India and England, beginning August 4, by seven days to oblige the leftover 31 IPL games has not met with any good reaction from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). While BCCI didn't make any conventional solicitation as it was affirmed by the ECB representative, it is discovered that the casual conversations between the fat cats of the two sheets have not yielded any positive outcome."There is no possibility of ECB consenting to BCCI's solicitation of moving the dates of the Test arrangement. Since they have made their angle clear casually, I don't think there is any purpose of making a proper solicitation," a senior BCCI source up to date on things told PTI. "The ECB have their debut 'Hundred' from July 24 to August 21. Their transmission arrangements and everything is set up. So there is zero chance of any shift occurring," the source said.Indian team is taking a gander at a possible hole of about a month and a half after the fruition of the World Test Championship last against New Zealand which is planned from June 18-22 in Southampton and the beginning of the England arrangement. The five-Test arrangement begins with the first match in Nottingham (Aug-4-8), trailed by Lord's (Aug 12-16), Leeds (Aug 25-29), Oval (Sep 2-6), and Manchester (Sep 10-14). Nonetheless, an expected beginning somewhat recently of July, with lesser holes between the Tests would open the whole month of September in which BCCI would now be able to finish the IPL in the UAE between September 15 to October 15. Previous England skipper Michael Atherton had truth be told implied that ECB will not tune in to BCCI's solicitation. "At this late stage it is difficult to see the ECB acquiescing to any likely change and it is relied upon to hold its ground," Atherton wrote in 'The Times'. "The fifth Test of the India arrangement is expected to be held at Emirates Old Trafford between September 10-14. Lancashire has effectively pre-sold three entire days, and with a reasonable breeze among once in a while, would hope to sell the match out totally. "Moving the game at this late stage too prior in the season would make calculated cerebral pains for Lancashire, the ECB, and the England group, not to say those onlookers who have gone through cash and wanted to join in," he contemplated in his article.The BCCI, it is learned, has effectively begun chats with different sheets about the window between September 15 to October 15 with UAE being nearly focused in as the objective like 2020 version. "If there should arise an occurrence of World T20, the BCCI will not accept a call now however for every viable explanation and a normal third wave, the odds of the worldwide occasion occurring in the UAE post-IPL resembles a particular chance," the source said.Also read: BCCI Proposes To Launch England Tests In A Bid To Oblige The Rest Of IPL 2021
In an editorial on Wednesday, Japan's Asahi Shimbun, the official partner of the Tokyo Olympics, called for the summer games to be canceled, citing public safety risks and tensions in the medical system from the COVID-19 pandemic.Poll after poll shows that a majority of the public is against holding the Games this summer, worried about the arrival of tens of thousands of athletes and officials in a country that has been largely closed to foreigners since last year. And where the vaccinations were done. Medical associations protested against the games, investors spoke of the benefits of neglecting them, and uncommitted businessmen such as Masayoshi Son called for the games to be canceled.The fact that Asahi, one of Japan's most respected newspapers, has split from the ranks with other partners, is likely to intensify the focus on the viability of the games."We ask Prime Minister (Yoshihide) Suga to assess the situation calmly and objectively and decide on canceling the event this summer," the left-wing daily newspaper, which often criticizes Suga's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said.Citing the government's slogan in the games, the newspaper added, "We are far from a situation in which everyone can be confident that they will be" safe and secure. "Unfortunately, this is not the reality. "Several other major daily newspapers in Japan, such as Nikkei, Mainichi, and Yomiuri, are also official partners of Tokyo 2020.Asahi's editorial was widely shared on social media, and it got more than 30,000 tweets late in the morning.Much of Japan, including the host city Tokyo, remains under the third state of emergency that is expected to extend beyond this month, and while Japan is rid of the ravages of the Coronavirus in overseas countries, it is struggling to control the fourth wave. From infections. Across the country.More than 5% of the country's population received vaccinations and there were around 719,000 infections and 12,394 deathsA public health professor and advisor to the New Zealand government said Tuesday that going forward with the Games was "absurd".The United States issued a travel advisory for Japan on Monday, but Japanese officials said it would not affect the Games, and the White House said on Tuesday it was sticking to the decision to hold the Games as planned.The Australian softball team will arrive in Japan on June 1 to take part in a pre-Olympic training camp in Gunma, about 150 kilometers northwest of Tokyo.Also read: IPL 2021 May Resume In 3rd Week Of September In UAE Wrestler Sagar Dhankad's murder: Police probing Sushil Kumar's connections with gangster Neeraj Bawana
The delayed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will continue probably on September 18 or 19 in the UAE with upwards of 10 twofold headers expected to be played during a three-week window, a senior BCCI official told on Tuesday. The last may be hung on October 9 or 10. The three-week window will be sufficient for the alliance to finish its excess 31 games for the season, a mutually advantageous situation for every one of the essential partners including the BCCI, establishments, and telecasters. The IPL 2021 was deferred on May 4 after various COVID-19 cases inside its profile bubble became exposed. "The BCCI has addressed every one of the partners and the reasonable beginning could be between September eighteenth to twentieth. Since September 18 is a Saturday and 19 a Sunday, almost certainly, you would need to re-start it on an end of the week date," the authority told on states of anonymity."Also, October ninth or tenth will be the last as it's the end of the week. We are finishing the schedule and there will be 10 twofold headers and seven evening matches alongside four primary games (two qualifiers, one eliminator, and the last), which finishes the rundown of 31 matches," the authority added. The Indian group's last Test match against England is set to complete on September 14 at Manchester and on the following day, the entire group (save Hanuma Vihari and Abhimanyu Easwaran) will be traveled to UAE in a contracted trip for an "air pocket to bubble" move. "The Indian group and the English players who will be accessible will fly in a similar contract departure from Manchester to Dubai. Essentially, the West Indies players will likewise fly in subsequent to finishing the Caribbean Premier League commitment. There will be a three-day isolate for players showing up from the UK and the Caribbean," the source said. An establishment official affirmed that correspondence from BCCI has gone ahead with the matter.We have been advised by the BCCI to be prepared for the competition. We have been given a September 15 to 20 window," a group official said. India's white-ball arrangement against South Africa dropped.The BCCI has chosen to drop India's T20 arrangement against South Africa planned for September, which was a development to the side's T20 World Cup arrangements. "The arrangement can't be held and regardless there can't be the any better groundwork for the T20 World Cup than playing a focused energy competition like IPL. Since the T20 World Cup will begin within a week or 10 days after the finish of the IPL, the SA arrangement must be held sometime in the not too distant future. "Quite possibly India may play additional games when they visit South Africa ahead of schedule one year from now," the source said.The India home season likewise had a two-Test arrangement against New Zealand in November and the dates of which could be moved relying on when the T20 World Cup closes. While BCCI, as of now, won't surrender its facilitating rights and stand by how the COVID-19 circumstance in India works out, there is almost no opportunity that nations will need to venture out to India which is confronting its most noticeably awful wellbeing crisis since autonomy.Also read: England vs India Test Series Itinerary Unlikely To Change After ECB-BCCI Back-Channel Talks: Report
Villarreal beat Manchester United 11-10 on penalties to win their first major title after tying 1-1 in the Europa League final when goalkeeper David De Gea missed the decisive shot with a superb penalty shootout. Gerrard Moreno put Villarreal ahead in the 29th minute of the Spanish club's first European final, but Edinson Cavani equalized early in the second half before Unai Emery's side won with a penalty kick, prolonging the drought. Injured Eric Bailey replaced Harry Maguire at the center of defense, and the United captain was surprisingly among the substitutes despite suffering an ankle ligament injury two weeks ago.De Gea started to lead ahead of Dean Henderson on goal, while Paul Pogba played a more traditional role in midfield as Fred was deemed fit enough to have a seat on the bench.An early collision between Juan Foyth and Pogba caused a bloodshot injury to the former Tottenham defender, but both sides were slow to press ahead on a cold, wet night on the Baltic coast.Rapona's brilliant cross by Carlos Bacca created an opportunity for Pau Torres, the center back with a linked summer pass to Man United, while Marcus Rashford Jeronimo Rulli tested with immersion effort from a distance.Jeremy Pino, who broke Iker Casillas' record as the youngest Spanish player to start a major European final, at 18 years and 218 days, veered against him, but Villarreal quickly got ahead of him.Danny Parejo hit a free-kick from the left flank and Moreno ran away from Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof, bypassing De Gea while the Swede tightened his shirt tight.Moreno equalized the 82nd goal in Villarreal, the club's record for ex-Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi.But it also sparked a reaction from United, as fighter Scott McTominay saw his shot derailed before Mason Greenwood stormed the area and sent a powerful cross that Raul Albiol almost hit his net.Another free-kick from Parejo caused panic in the United area just after the break, with Mano Trejoeros sending a cross into the goal before clearing the ball with Moreno and Carlos Bacca in dangerously lurking.Maybe Alfonso Pedraza was lucky because no further action was taken when he appeared to be hunting Greenwood in the Villarreal area, even though United took advantage of a stroke of luck.And a header fell from a corner kick in front of Rashford, whose air volley slipped through Cavani went into the net with Rowley unable to recover after anticipating the first shot.It was Uruguay's sixth goal in the competition this season, and all of that in their last four matches, one that gave United the momentum.Bruno Fernandez hit the ball wide while Cavani tried unsuccessfully to quickly reset the ball, then the striker headed straight for Torres with a missed shot from Shaw.United continued to control the ball as Villarreal absorbed the pressure, but the Spaniards remained a threat as Torres gathered at the end of organizational time.Alberto Moreno cut wide as United got tired, prompting Solskjaer to make his first changeover 100 minutes later when Fred replaced Greenwood.The first 21 penalties were converted successfully before Rolle refused De Gea's bid as United lost for the sixth time in seven sets, giving Emery their fourth European League title.Also read: FIFA Club World Cup 2020-21: Teams, fixtures, dates & where will it take place FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup To Be Held In India In Oct 22: FIFA
Osaka, who was fined $ 15,000 for not attending a press conference following her first-round win at Roland Garros, may also face suspension from other Grand Slam tournaments.On Sunday, the major tennis tournament board said that Japanese Naomi Osaka may be kicked out of the French Open if she continues to boycott press conferences after the tournament match.The board added that Osaka, who was fined $15,000 for missing a press conference after winning the first round at Roland Garros, may also be suspended from other Grand Slam tournaments.The Grand Slam champion said earlier this week that she would not face the media during the French Open, citing mental health reasons."Naomi Osaka has warned us that if she continues to ignore her obligations to the media during the tournament, she will expose herself to the potential additional consequences of violating the code of conduct," Grand Slam's board of directors said in a statement."It is not surprising that repeated violations lead to tougher penalties, including failure of the tournament and the initiation of a major investigation into a violation that could lead to more heavy fines and the suspension of Grand Slam in the future."The council reminded Osaka that "a key element of the Grand Slam bylaws is the players' responsibility to interact with the media, whatever the outcome of the match.""The mental health of the players who compete in our tournaments and the rounds are of paramount importance in the Grand Slams," he added.Also Read: Villarreal Edge Manchester United In Epic Penalty Shootout To Win Maiden Europa League Title
Sangeet (91 kg) won the only gold medal among Indian boxers with an impressive victory over Kazakh Olympic medalist Vasily Levitt, even as defending champion Amit Bangal (52 kg) and Shiva Thapa (64 kg) won the silver medals in the Asian Boxing Championships. In Dubai on Monday. Sangeet defeated Levitt, who was chasing his fourth gold medalist and Olympic silver medalist, 4-1. With 15 medals in this edition, India surpassed its previous best performances in this tournament, which it achieved in 2019, when the country took 13 medals in total, including 2 golds.This time, too, she finished the country with two gold medals. The Army man, a gold medalist at the former India Open, hit the first two rounds in an equal battle before fights Levitt in the last three minutes.Panghal lost 2-3 to well-known Uzbek opponent Shakhubidin Zoyrov in a rematch of the 2019 World Championships final, which also ended in Zoyrov's favor.India sought a review of the second round of fighting, but the protest was rejected by a jury that stuck to the original decision."I dedicate this silver medal to coach Anil Dunker," Bangal tweeted, referring to his personal trainer. "I wish he was here with me in Dubai."Thapa (64kg) also lost by the same margin to the Asian Games silver medalist Batarsukh Chinzorig of Mongolia. This was Thapa's fifth podium finish and second silver in the masterpiece.Both competitions made the Indian boxers do most of the things correctly but they did not get the green light from the judges.The Panghal-Zoyrov match was up to expectations as the two Olympic-bound boxers engaged in a quick exchange of punches from the first round. Zorov won the first round. But in the second round, Bangal improved his playing style by one level, dodging Zoeroff's range with his speed and landing his fast left balls with precision. On the other hand, Zwarov struggled to communicate.The two did their best in the third round, but it was Panghal who impressed the most with his bodily shots despite his eye injury. He even had the judges rule in his favor in the round, but it wasn't enough to change the final scoring streak, as Zoeroff got the necessary scores thanks to a varied scoring in the three rounds.Thapa was equally impressive against Chinzorej, brilliantly returning after losing the first round. But he lost the all-important final round in a fight that became tough from close-kicks.“This has been a challenging year for all of us,” said the federation president, “and despite all the doubts the Boxers have faced, it is absolutely encouraging to see them finish their Asian Championship campaign with 15 medals, including two gold.” Officer Ajay Singh."Our boxers have once again achieved a record-breaking achievement and I am very proud of all of them. I am sure these performances will motivate all of our boxers to do more before the Olympics and help achieve the 2021 mission by winning. Medals in Tokyo."On Monday, Pooja Rani (75kg) was the only boxer to take the gold, while six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) and first-time champion Lalbuatsaihi (64kg) and Anupama (81+kg) finished with silver. After closing. Defeats in the women's final.Eight other Indians: Simranjit Kaur (60 kg), Vikas Krishan (69 kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (69 kg), Jaismine (57 kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (64 kg), Monika (48 kg), Saweety (81 kg), And Varinder Singh (60 kg) - Bronze medals after defeating in the semi-finals.Also Read: Naomi Osaka Fined For Media Boycott, Could Face Expulsion From French Open
After the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, the Indian team will face England, in a series of five Tests, starting in July. While India won the series in 2007, they completely lost in their last three series abroad. Once again, former captain Michael Vaughan predicted a similar fate for the team led by Virat Kohli."England will win. It is in England ... I mean everyone should look at the trends of the last few years. Every time England goes to India, it gets defeated. Every time India comes to England, it gets defeated. That is the reality. I think." "England is a home team that is very difficult to beat with the Duke ball," Vaughan told CricTracker.In 2011, with MS Dhoni, India lost 0-4. After that, India lost 1-3 despite their early lead. Whereas in 2018, India crushed 1-4 under the leadership of Virat Kohli. On the other hand, former India captain Rahul Dravid feels India has a great chance of winning in England. "I really think India has a lot of possibilities this time around," Dravid said during a webinar earlier this month.“There is no doubt about England bowling. No matter what bowling attack England put in the garden, especially their bowling attack, that would be great. They have a lot of players to choose from and that would be great. But if you look at the top six or seven, you are You really think of a great hitter, a world-class hitter who is Joe Root.”Not only that, but former England player Monty Banesar also felt that India could be the winner this time, and could crush the opponent 5-0.Also Read: Asian Boxing Championships: Sanjeet Wins Gold; Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa Endure Close Defeats
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the ICC event calendar for the period 2024-2031. Both the 50-year-old World Cup and the T20 World Cup will be expanded to include more teams. In addition, the Champions Cup tournament will be resumed.The International Cricket Council has confirmed that the 50+ World Cup will feature 14 teams and will feature 54 matches in the 2027 and 2031 editions. In addition, the T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams and a total of 55 matches in 2024, 2026, 2028, and 2030.The Champions Cup will feature eight teams and will be held in 2025 and 2029. The International Karate Committee has also reported that more World Test Championship (WTC) finals will be held in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031. Between India and New Zealand in Southampton from June 18.There were mixed reactions after the International Criminal Court downgraded the 2019 World Cup in England to 10 teams. While Afghanistan and Bangladesh managed to qualify for the mega event, Ireland, which had been great in previous editions, failed to make that cut.The 2003 World Cup format will be back in the gameThe ICC reports that the 50-year World Cup finals in 2027 and 2031 will follow the format used at the 2003 World Cup in South Africa. Teams will be divided into two groups of seven each. The top three teams in each group will qualify for the Super Six stage, which will be followed by the semi-finals and final.Regarding the T20 World Cup format for the years 2024, 2026, 2028, and 2030, the teams will be divided into four groups of five each. The top two teams in each group will advance to the Super Eight stage, followed by the semi-finals and finals. The shape of the Champions Cup will be the same as the previous versions. There will be two groups of four, the semi-finals and the final.Quoted by ICC Acting Executive Director Jeff Allardyce on the official Cricket Board website:“Confirmation of the ICC event calendar to 2031 is an important step for cricket and will form the basis of our growth strategy for the next decade.”In a related development, the International Chamber of Commerce has given the BCCI until June 28 to respond to an invitation on whether to host the T20 World Cup in India. The event scheduled for later in the year is under serious threat due to the epidemiological situation in India, which has forced the BCCI to suspend the IPL 2021 temporarily.Also Read: India vs England: Michael Vaughan Makes Prediction for Series, Has no Hesitation in Picking Winners
As the popularity of the best esports games grows, new and exciting possibilities also increase. Just think of titles like Fortnite and League of Legends, and the number of pro players who started in just those two games. For gamers willing to dedicate their time, a career as an esports professional or live stream player comes in handy.The first step? Knowing where to start, of course! This is where our list of best online games comes in. In this article, we are going to talk about the most popular titles and show you some high-level games that you may have missed. Sounds like a plan? Let's Begin.Among all the options, how do we choose the games to feature?We look at three main factors: the popularity of the game, the number of events and tournaments, and the pool of estimated prizes. After analyzing the numbers, we have settled on this list of the 10 best e-sports. We hope it will serve as a comprehensive look at the competitive gaming landscape in 2021.10 BEST ONLINE GAMES IN 2021:S.No.Best E-SportsWebsiteGenrePublisherPrize Payouts1Counter-Strike: Global Offensive www.counter-strike.netFPSValve$92 Million2League of Legendswww.leagueoflegends.comMOBARiot Games73.5 Million3 Fortnitewww.epicgames.comBattle RoyaleEpic Games$84.5 Million4Dota 2www.dota2.comMOBAValve Corporation$221 Million5Overwatchwww.playoverwatch.comFPS Blizzard Entertainment $21.5 Million6Call of Dutywww.callofduty.comFPSActivision$29 Million7Hearthstonewww.playhearthstone.comDigital CCGBlizzard Entertainment$20.5 Million8Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siegewww.ubisoft.comFPSUbisoft$11 Million9PlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundswww.pubg.comBattle RoyalePUBG Corporation$21.5 Million10Super Smash Broswww.smashbros.comFightingNintendo$6 Million10. Super Smash BrosEvery Nintendo fan knows Smash Bros. Heck, even casual players know and respect a respected franchise. What makes it so popular? Smash Bros. pool Between characters from your favorite video game franchises in a fight to the death. Choose from over 75 characters and prepare for epic battles between Mario vs Zelda, Pikachu vs Pacman, or Sonic vs Joker. There are so many different attacks, saves, and ultimate games that make each match unique, and it's always exciting to see which player (and character) leads. What could he not love?However, not all Smash Bros titles are created equal, especially when it comes to the competitive scene. In particular, two versions stand out from the crowd: Melee and Ultimate.Smash Melee is the GameCube version of the game, which still attracts a large number of followers due to its powerful mechanics. Smash Ultimate is the latest version of the Switch, and its regular updates and DLC make it perfect for competitions.As for potential loot? Don't be fooled by the relatively small amount of prizes. Despite the endless controversy, Nintendo has not yet sponsored official matches. This means that Smash Bros tournament chests are entirely community-generated. However, Smash is so popular that tournaments always attract top talent from teams like Cloud9, Evil Geniuses, and Misfits.9. PlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsPUBG has brought the Battle Royale genre to the masses. Although this wasn't BR's first success, it was the first to have such a thriving player and fan base.PUBG follows a tried and true formula. One hundred players drop into an island arena and fight to the last man standing Hunger Games style. Load weapons and ammo and fight to the death! You'll have to draw the four epic maps and use the environment to your advantage if you hope to survive the storm. It is an action-packed shooting game that will push you to the limits.As for the competitive landscape? Unlike most of my opponents in the game, he is alive and well. The 2019 PUBG World Championship featured 32 teams and 128 players in total who competed for cash prizes of $6 million. And the 2021 call promises greater participation, with all the typical fanfare included.8. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeThe Six Invitational 2020 program has just ended. First, a North American team called Spacestation Gaming took home $1 million in cash prizes. Divided into five parts, each $200,000. Not bad for a workday.Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical shooter that follows the typical team deathmatch formula, with some unique twists. Depending on the situation, Six Siege features different objectives, ranging from hostage rescue to defusing bombs. But one thing always remains constant: they must work together if they want to win. Use your connections to communicate enemy movement, carefully design your game plan, and stay on the alert. Teamwork makes dreams work, they say. And with prize payments approaching around $11 million, that's a big dream.7. HearthstoneHearthstone maintains a huge presence in esports and is one of the most influential games in the market.What makes it unique? It is literally an online card game. Similar to traditional tabletop CCGs like Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, players build decks and use them to battle other players around the world. There are plenty of ways to play, from ranked matches to team battles to casual single-player campaigns. common theme? A mysterious fantasy world inspired by the legends of Blizzard's Warcraft. And a variety of minions, monsters, weapons, and hero cards that you can use to draw the composition.Since its launch in 2014, total prize payments have exceeded 20 million. If you are looking for an esports game for mobile or want something more casual, Hearthstone is the way to go.6. Call of DutyModern Warfare introduces many new and exciting mechanics that we did not see in previous versions. There is a greater focus on the physical environment and map exploration, and the developers have blurred the lines between the campaign and multiplayer modes.And that's not even the best part! Activision is launching an exciting new Battle Royale mode called Warzone soon! Rumor has it that it features the same kill or die mechanics on an all-new map (complete with a variety of new dangers, of course).Since the first game was introduced in 2003, Call of Duty tournaments has paid out over $29 million in cash prizes. An impressive number, no doubt. But this is not the only good news! If the longevity of the franchise is any indication, new CoD players can rest easy knowing that their careers will still be relevant 10 years from now.5. OverwatchOverwatch has more than twenty heroes, and each one of them is unique. What does that mean exactly? Well, some specialize in attack, some in defense, and some in weird skills that you don't understand until you get into the game and experience them for yourself. But no matter which hero you choose, the task is always the same: eliminate the enemy team and get the most points. Oh, and keep a positive K/D, otherwise you risk giving your opponents victory.Like many Blizzard games, the development team actively supports the competitive landscape and the potential earnings are generous, to say the least. If you love classic comic book-style heroes and fast-paced competitive action, this is a game you don't want to miss.4. Dota 2Dota 2 is a MOBA with two teams of five fightings to the death. Your goal is to defend your base as you slowly advance towards the "Ancient" enemy, a sacred temple and source of its power. Destroy it and your team wins! Choose one of 117 unique heroes (each with their own combination of magical moves), join the game, and defend your path until the last breath. Your team counts on you!Although Dota 2 is only seven years old, it ranks among the highest-grossing esports games. The prize pool exceeds 200 million dollars and the number is growing! Of course, the competition is fierce, with top players from Team Liquid, OG, and other formidable teams joining the mix. Whether you like to play competitively or not, Dota 2 is so much fun that you don't want to miss it.3. FortniteAlthough other games have pushed the gaming industry up, Fortnite has broken the glass ceiling. After which he built an entirely new structure in his wake. Needless to say, we have Fortnite to thank for the explosive growth of esports in recent years.Fortnite has a strong competitive scene and the major esports leagues maintain dedicated teams. why? Just take a look at the Fortnite World Cup, where Epic Games gave away $30 million in cash prizes (the largest return in gaming history at the time). Fortnite is a great game and a great place to start for players looking for a fun and interesting community combined with high-stakes competitive action.2. League of LegendsThe success of Iot Games, League of Legends, has been going on for 10 years and it's still going strong. In addition to topping the Twitch viewer charts for several years in a row, it has been consistently ranked as one of the most popular esports games.League of Legends is a fantasy-inspired top-down MOBA or multiplayer online battle arena. At the beginning of each match, players choose their characters, choose the battle path, and a countdown begins. Each team must cross the map and destroy the enemy Nexus before they destroy you. Get rid of the towers and the opposing minions as you go, and always keep an eye on the tall grass; You never know where the danger lies. Inspirational maneuvers and first-class tactics will be required if you hope to be successful.While DOTA 2, another hugely popular MOBA, dwarfs the total LoL prize payout, LoL is more popular overall. It's also where many professional teams got their start, including heavy hitters like TSM and 100 Thieves. Overall, League of Legends is one of the best esports games on PC for thrill-seekers.1. Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveCS: GO is widely regarded as one of the best first-person shooter games out there, and it has been ranked number one on our list of the best esports games.Download the game through Steam Launcher, enter a game and choose your side: terrorist or anti-terrorist. Then hit the opposing team for any number of high-risk goals. Depending on the gameplay, this could include IRL-inspired death scenarios with friendly fire or intense bomb disposal situations.What makes CS: GO so competitive? Well, when you die, you are out until the end of the match! This creates opportunities for single players to score some amazing 1v2 (or more) victories. Get AWP and Flip Knife from Steam Community Market, then shoot/slide your way through intense matches with whatever you have on. It really is a winner takes it all.These high-stakes scenarios are combined with classic CS: GO FPS gameplay to make tournament play exciting fun. Even for the viewer, it's always a great show. The unexpected gameplay in Heck, CS: GO may be the reason why many of today's greatest artists, including Shroud and Summit1g, got started on the game.Also Read: Ranking The Best Call Of Duty Multiplayer Maps Of All Time
Virat Kohli said on Wednesday that India and New Zealand are "on a par" when it comes to Southampton's conditions for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The teams will play the final starting June 18 at the Hampshire Bowl and leave India for their tour of the UK, which also includes a five-round series against England starting August 4, Wednesday. “The conditions (in England) are as strong for us as New Zealand... We will get on board thinking we are on a level playing field and the team is doing well in every session, hour by hour, I will win that tournament,” Kohli said in a virtual press conference before departure.New Zealand is already in England, playing a series of two Tests against the hosts which started with the first Test at Lords on Wednesday. They are scheduled to finish their second round in Edgbaston on June 14, just four days before the World Test Championships final.However, Kohli said New Zealand had no advantage over the Indians even after they spent a significant amount of time playing in England before the final."It's not the first time we've played in England," Kohli said. "(With) the hunger and the desire to be there... We have no problem having only four training sessions before the final."Indian cricketers Ajinkia Rahane, Umesh Yadav, and Ishant Sharma described the World Test Championship final as a draw for the World Cup final, and both Kohli and India coach Ravi Shastri agreed that what was in the making."For all of us, this is an accumulation of all the hard work of the past five or six years," Kohli said.Regardless of the size of the final match, teams will move from one biosecurity bubble to the next, and Kohli has spoken extensively about the impact of bubble cricket on the mental health of players."With the current structure (going from one vital bubble to the next), it's very difficult for players to stay motivated," Kohli said.“...Being confined to one area (it would be difficult)."Mental health (for players) will enter the picture. There is no space where you can disconnect from the game."The World Test Championship final will follow a series against England, who beat India 4-1 in the final round of 2018. With India winning the Test series in Australia in two back-to-back rounds on the road, could England be a definitive end?Not quite, said Kohli. "(The England series) is not a definitive end for us. We want to stay at the top for the next few years. We worked hard for the final, for us it's just about keeping it high," he said.Also Read: Men's World Cup To Have 14 Teams From 2027, 20-Team T20 WC From 2024: ICC
Free Fire has a rating system where players must play ranked games to climb the ranks. They can use any character in the game to play ranked mode. However, choosing the best helps players to perform more effectively.This article lists some of the best Free Fire characters for Ranked Mode in June 2021.Best Free Fire characters for the Ranked mode:1. DJ AlokDJ Alok's Drop the Beat, an active ability, creates a 5-meter aura that improves allies' movement speed by 10 percent and restores 5 HP/sec for up to 5 seconds at the base level.Alok's active ability improves as he progresses through levels.2. SkylerSkyler's active ability, Riptide Rhythm, produces a sound wave that destroys five glow-walls within 50 meters of its base level. When gloo wall is deployed, HP recovery increases by 4 points initially. This ability has a cooldown of 60 seconds.Skyler's skill improves as she progresses through the levels. Riptide Rhythm is useful for aggressive players in both ranking modes.3. K (Captain Booyah)K, a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, possesses the active skill called Master of All, which grants 50 EP to players. Allies within a 6-meter radius benefit from a 500% increase in EP conversion rate in jiu-jitsu mode.The character can recover 2 EP every 3 seconds, up to 100 EP when in Psychic mode. After the mode transitions, there is a 3-second cool-down period.K's skill increases as he progresses through the levels. It is useful for both aggressive and passive players, especially in ranked team mode battles.4. WukongWukong's active ability is camouflage, which turns the player into a bush for 10 seconds at its default level. There is a 300-second cooldown period.The transition stops when players engage in combat. When the opponent is defeated, the cooldown is also reset.Wukong's skill improves as he advances in levels, making him an excellent choice for close-range combat.5. A124A124, a modern robot, has an active ability called Thrill of Battle. At its base level (level 1), this ability converts 20 health points into 4 seconds. The cooldown lasts 10 seconds.With each level increase, the A124's capability improves.Disclaimer: The choice of character is a personal choice, and the choice depends entirely on the player's playing style.Also Read: Top 10 Online Games In 2021- Pitch High
India made up of 10 players, defended credibly as they lost 1-0 to Asian champions Qatar in the World Cup qualifying round match here on Thursday.Abdel Aziz scored in the 33rd minute in a match completely dominated by the Qataris. The two teams played a goalless draw in the first leg here in September 2019.Group leaders Qatar, who has not lost a match so far, has seen waves of attacks with eight to nine players in the Indian half most of the time. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had to save a series of balls to keep the margin of loss small.But India played with ten men from the 17th minute onwards after defender Rahul Pique was sent off after a second booking. He had previously received a yellow card in the ninth minute.India had two good matches in their counterattack match with Manveer Singh in the midst of everything both times.India captain Sunil Chhetri, who returned to the team after recovering from the COVID-19 infection, was replaced by Udanta Singh at the start of the second half.India, which has not achieved any victory, remained in fourth place in Group E with three points from six matches.Igor Stimak's men are two points behind Afghanistan (third by five), who drew 1-1 with Bangladesh earlier in the day.India will play Bangladesh on June 7 in their next match.Also Read: World Test Championship Will Be Played On "Equal Terms": Virat Kohli
Football (soccer) is one of the oldest sports in the world, however; It is also one of the most famous. The pinnacle of international play comes in the form of the FIFA World Cup. There are also tournaments such as the European Championship, America's Cup, and the African Cup of Nations. At the national level, the strongest leagues come from England (Premier League), Spain (La Liga), Italy (Serie A), and Germany (Bundesliga). The sport is also known as soccer in some parts of the world.The objective of the gameThe goal of soccer is to score more goals than your opponent in a 90-minute period of play. The game is divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. After the first 45 minutes, players will take a 15-minute rest period called the first half. The 45-second minutes will be resumed and the time the referee deems appropriate to add (over time) will be the corresponding time.Players and equipmentEach team consists of 11 players. They are made up of a goalkeeper and ten field players. The dimensions of the field vary from field to field, but it is about 120 yards long and 75 yards wide. On each field, you will have a 6-yard square next to the mouth of the goalie, an 18-yard square surrounding a 6-yard square, and a center circle. Each half of the field should be a mirror image of the other in terms of dimensions.Basically, the equipment you need for a soccer match is a soccer field and a soccer field. Additionally, you can find players wearing matching studded soccer boots, shin guards, and belts. Goalkeepers will also wear padded gloves, as they are the only players authorized to catch the ball. Each team will have a designated leader.ScoringTo score, the ball must enter your opponent's goal. The entire ball must be at stake in order to be a legitimate target. The target can be scored with any part of the body except the hand or arm up to the shoulder. The target itself consists of a tire that is 8 feet high and 8 yards wide.Winning the gameTo win, you have to score more goals than your opponents. If the results are equal after 90 minutes, the match will end in a draw, with the exception of cup matches, where the game can go into extra time and even penalties to determine the winner. Players must use their feet to kick the ball and are prohibited from using their hands other than goalkeepers who can use any part of their body within the 18-yard area (more of which can be found in the next section).Football Rules (Football)A match consists of two 45-minute halves with a 15-minute rest period in between.Each team can have a minimum of 11 players (including one goalkeeper who is the only player authorized to handle the ball within the 18-yard area) and it takes at least 7 players to make up a game.The field should be made of natural or artificial grass. Playgrounds can vary in size but should be 100-130 meters long and 50-100 meters wide. The court should also be marked with a rectangle around the outside showing off-limits, two six-yard boxes, two 18-yard boxes, and a center circle. The point of a penalty kick is placed 12 yards from the two goals and the center circle must also be visible.The ball should have a circumference of 58-61 cm and be circular in shape.Each team can name up to 7 substitute players. Substitutions can be made at any time during the match, each team can make a maximum of 3 substitutions per team. If all three substitutions are made and a player has to leave the field due to injury, the team will be forced to play without a replacement for that player.Each game must include a referee and two assistant referees (line referees). The referee's job is to act as a timekeeper and take any decisions that need to be made, such as fouls, free kicks, throw-ins, and penalties, and add them on time at the end of each run. The referee may consult the assistant referees at any time during the match regarding the decision. The assistant referee's job is to detect offside in the match (see below), take throw-ins for either team, and also assist the referee in all decision-making as appropriate.If the game requires extra time as a result of the two teams being tied in the match, 30 minutes will be added in the form of 15-minute halves after the allocated 90 minutes.If the teams are still tied after extra time, then penalties must be taken.The entire ball must cross the goal line to become a goal.For fouls committed, the player can get a yellow or red card depending on the severity of the foul; This is up to the judge's discretion. Yellow is a warning and a red card is sent off for that player. Two yellow cards equal one red. Once a player has been ejected, he cannot be replaced.If the ball goes out of play from an opponent on either side of the line, it is awarded as a throw-in. If an attacking player goes out of play at the baseline, this is a goal kick. If you come out of the defender it is a corner kick.Offside rule in footballIt can be called offside when the attacking player is in front of the last defender when passing the pass. The offside zone is designed to discourage players from just hanging around the opponent's goal waiting for a pass. To be offside, they must be behind the last defender when the ball is played to them. If the player is in front of the last defender, he will be considered offside and a free kick will be awarded to the defending team.A player may not fall offside in his own half. A goalkeeper is not considered a defense. If the ball is played backward and the player is in front of the last defender, it is not considered an offside.Also Read: Roger Federer chooses rest, withdraws from French Open
World champion Roger Federer announced, on Sunday, his withdrawal from the 2021 French Open before the fourth-round match in Paris. Federer was about to face ninth seed Matteo Berrettini in a semi-final match after winning the first three rounds of the Grand Slam on clay.Roger Federer underwent two knee surgeries last year that kept him out for most of the tour. The 39-year-old played the Australian Open last year and only returned to the Grand Slam at Roland Garros.Federer opened his career by defeating Denis Istomin. He beat former US Open champion Marin Cilic in four sets in his second-round match and put up a heroic effort against German Dominic Kupfer in front of the empty stands at Philippe Chatrier in a late-night match on Saturday. The 27-year-old German pressured him hard, but the 20-time Grand Slam champion kept his composure to win the match in 4 sets.Federer did not participate in the French Open last year. He had reached the semi-finals in 2019, which was also his first major appearance on clay in 4 years."After discussion with my team, I have decided to withdraw from the French Open today," Federer said on a social media site on Sunday."After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehab, it's important that I listen to my body and make sure I don't stress myself on my way to recovery."I'm excited to have 3 matches under my belt. There is no better feeling than to be back on the pitch. See you all soon."Federer admitted on Saturday that he was not sure if he would be on the field on Monday for the fourth-round match. Federer said he would receive a call after an argument with his team."We are going through these matches ... we analyze them well and look at what follows and we will do the same tonight and tomorrow," he said."Because I have to decide whether or not to keep playing, or it's not at the moment risky to keep pushing or it's just a perfect way to just relax."Federer had returned to competitive play in March in Qatar, where he was ousted in the quarter-finals. He began his preparations for the French Open at the Geneva Open last month but struggled with a first-round exit against Spaniard Pablo Andujar.Meanwhile, French Open director Guy Forget wished Federer luck for the rest of the season."We were all happy to see him again in Paris, where he played three first-class matches. We wish him all the best for the rest of the season." Forget what was said.Federer is expected to play two grasscourt tournaments ahead of Wimbledon 2021, which he scored earlier in the season. The 39-year-old is also likely to represent Switzerland at the Tokyo Olympics later this year.ALSO READ: Naomi Osaka Fined For Media Boycott, Could Face Expulsion From French Open
UEFA Euro 2020 Today Matches Schedule: The greatest group to accumulate in Italy for eighteen months will observer an Azzurri crew focusing on the title play a Turkey group intending to unveil a shock to Friday at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Rome is facilitating the initial round of the European Championship regardless of whether Euro 2020 is starting off in 2021. While the initial game is in Rome among Italy and Turkey on Friday, the setting with the most games is Wembley. The north London arena that is home to the England public group will arrange the elimination rounds and last after five prior games _ beginning on Sunday with England against Croatia. After embarrassingly neglecting to fit the bill for the 2018 World Cup, Italy won each of the 10 of its passing counterparts for Euro 2020 and enters on a 27-match unbeaten run. Turkey took four focuses off France in qualifying, including a 2-0 success over the World Cup advocate, and lost just one of its matches to complete second in its gathering. Italy has won its previous eight matches without surrendering an objective and has 20 clean sheets in 32 matches since Roberto Mancini took over as mentor. While unparalleled goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon resigned from worldwide soccer after the bombed World Cup capability, Italy stays strong at the situation with 22-year-old Gianluigi Donnarumma now between the posts. Likewise, Bonucci and Italy chief Giorgio Chiellini structure a solid and experienced matching in focal safeguard. One of Turkey's fundamental qualities is likewise its robustness at the back. It permitted just three objectives in qualifying and figured out how to keep advances Memphis Depay and Erling Haaland scoreless in late World Cup qualifiers. The two sides are additionally solid at focus forward. Ciro Immobile won the European Golden Shoe grant when he coordinated with the Serie A record with a day and a half in 2019-20. Burak Yilmaz is Turkey's second most noteworthy scorer ever, with his 29 objectives putting him behind just the resigned Hakan Sukur (51 objectives).Also Read: Ind vs Eng 3rd T20: Ishan Kishan arrives, is it end of road for Shikhar Dhawans T20 World Cup dreams? When is the Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey? Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey is the evening of June 11 (June 12 for India). The competition will launch with a match among Italy and Turkey in Rome. What time is Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey? Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey will launch at 12.30 am IST following the initial function that will see Andrea Bocelli singing the Giacomo Puccini aria "Nessun Dorma". The service will likewise highlight a virtual presentation by U2 stars Bono and The Edge with the DJ Martin Garrix. Where will Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey be live transmission in India? Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey will be live transmission on Sony Sports Network Channels – Sony Six, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 4, in India. Where can Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey be livestreamed in India? Euro 2020 opening match among Italy and Turkey will be livestreamed on Sony LIV in India.Also Read: Men's World Cup To Have 14 Teams From 2027, 20-Team T20 WC From 2024: ICCImage Credit: indianexpress.com
Blamed for homicide, Sushil Kumar requested 'grappler's eating regimen', burned through 39th birthday celebration in prison Accused of homicide, Sushil Kumar requested 'grappler's eating routine', burned through 39th birthday celebration in prison. Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar is right now in the authority of Delhi PoliceSushil Kumar and his partners have been blamed for killing 23-year-old grappler Sagar RanaSagar Rana was killed in a fight that occurred at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium Double cross Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has been captured by the Delhi Police regarding the homicide of a 23-year-old grappler Sagar Rana. Rana was executed in a revolting fight that occurred at the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi on May 04. Sushil was slipping away for very nearly three weeks after the episode prior to being caught by Delhi Police's Special Cell on Sunday (May 23) from Delhi's Mundka region. Sushil has been taken into six-day authority with the Crime Branch researching the matter. The double cross Olympic medallist turned 39 on Wednesday (May 26). He praised his birthday alone in the lock-up and supposedly remained 'numb' all through. A senior official educated that Sushil's folks had stayed with him yet were denied consent. "His relatives moved toward us as they needed to meet him however, they were denied. We gave the birthday wishes to Mr. Kumar, nonetheless, he didn't respond. His non-verbal communication shows that he is lamenting his activity," the official was cited as saying by The Hindu. Sushil supposedly requested 'grappler's eating routine' in prison yet his solicitation was turned down and he was given the food accessible in the police wreck. According to The Hindu, Sushil is being checked consistently by the Delhi Police. He stays calm the entire day and has addressed a couple of inquiries. Also Read: Cricket Australia wants to host 2021 T20 World Cup; ICC says no decision takenOn Tuesday, Sushil was taken to the Chhatrasal Stadium by the Crime Branch to reproduce the crime location. He apparently likewise separated during cross examination and continued changing explanations while not coordinating in the examination. According to a report in India Today, a sum of 8 observers have affirmed against the grappler, who has been grabbed alongside four other people who are blamed in the homicide case for Harayana grappler Sagar Rana. The Delhi Police supposedly additionally utilized as mental master as a component of the cross-examination measure as Sushil was not collaborating in the examination. Perhaps the most enriched grapplers in the country, Sushil has had an incredible transgress.Also Read: IPL 2020 Seeks September-November Window After ICC T20 World Cup Is PostponedImage Credit: bcci.tv
Novak Djokovic returned right subsequent to dropping the initial two sets to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the French Open last Sunday for his nineteenth Grand Slam title. Djokovic's second prize at Roland Garros moves him one significant title away from tying the men's record of 20 shared by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. It additionally puts ruling Australian Open boss Djokovic most of the way to a schedule year Grand Slam, something no man has achieved since Rod Laver in 1969. Also Read: Sushil Kumar looks for high-protein diet and enhancements in prison: Files request in the midst of homicide allegationThe 34-year-old Djokovic wiped out 13-time French Open hero Nadal in an elimination round that endured over four hours Friday night. That may be the reason the 22-year-old Tsitsipas had the high ground early, and Djokovic looked depleted for two sets. At last, however, he began committing less errors, got his best-in-the-game returning on target, served impeccably down the stretch and had the option to finish his 6th profession rebound from two puts down — and second of the previous week. In reality, the International Tennis Federation said Djokovic — who followed 19-year-old Lorenzo Musetti two sets to none in the fourth round — is the primary man in the expert period to win a Grand Slam competition after twice confronting a 2-0 deficiency in sets. Experience might have been a factor, as well. Also Read: UEFA Euro 2020 OPENING MATCH TODAY, ITALY VURSUS TURKEY: When and Where to observeThis was the primary significant last for Tsitsipas and 29th for Djokovic, who additionally won the French Open in 2016, alongside nine titles at the Australian Open, five at Wimbledon and three at the U.S. Open. Of comparably much, if not more, importance to a definitive result Sunday: Djokovic entered the day with a 34-10 record in five-setters — including a men's-record 31 successes in Grand Slam matches of that length — while Tsitsipas was 5-4. On a bright and windy evening, with the temperature moving toward 80 degrees Fahrenheit (more than 25 degrees Celsius), Tsitsipas required a little more than 100 minutes to get a major lead Sunday. In any case, the steady and capable Djokovic didn't stop, getting early breaks in every one of the last three sets.Picture Credit: nbcnews.com
Loco, an Indian real time stage for computer games, gotten $9 million from financial backers including South Korean gaming organization Krafton Inc. in its initially raising support exertion to benefit from the developing prevalence of games-based amusement in the South Asian country. The Mumbai-based startup was additionally moved in its seed round by Lumikai Ltd., India's first gaming media store, London-based Hiro Capital and beginning phase financial backers including 3one4 Capital and Axilor Ventures. Loco will utilize the assets to overhaul its innovation and substance, the startup said in a declaration Monday. Livestreaming of games has been promoted worldwide by any semblance of Amazon.com Inc's. Twitch in the U.S. also, DouYu International Holdings Ltd. what's more, Huya Inc. in China. In India - which has no tradition of gaming on control center or work areas - the class got a lift during the pandemic, as the many millions bolted inside went to their cell phones for diversion. Krafton's PUBG Mobile, recently disseminated in India by Tencent Holdings Ltd., had been among the most mainstream games in the country before it was prohibited last year and is currently returning the market. Also Read: Ranking The Best Call Of Duty Multiplayer Maps Of All Time"Modest information and reasonable telephones prepared an ideal circumstance in India, making a totally new class of amusement," fellow benefactor Anirudh Pandita said in a meeting. "More than 100 million month to month dynamic clients in India draw in with these games, envision a 100 million individuals playing a game that nobody's watching - that is the thing that Loco set off to settle for." Loco Interactive Pte, as the startup is formally called, was established by Pandita and Ashwin Suresh, who met as designing students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The pair proceeded to deal with Wall Street prior to beginning Pocket Aces Pvt, an advanced studio making streaming substance to give an option in contrast to conventional TV diversion. The gaming startup will be turned off from Pocket Aces with this subsidizing, as indicated by the assertion. Also Read: Top 10 Online Games In 2021 - Pitch HighLoco has extended quickly in the previous year, with month to month dynamic clients growing multiple times and month to month dynamic decorations expanding multiple times. Its principle rival as of now is Google-possessed YouTube, the startup said. "More than 66% of India's twenty to thirty year olds are gamers," said Salone Sehgal, general accomplice of Lumikai. India's esports and streaming industry is set to develop at a normal yearly clasp of 36% throughout the following three years, while game streaming watch time in India is as of now double the worldwide normal, he added. Loco has a program of the nation's most popular decorations playing well known games like Clash of Clans, FreeFire and Call of Duty Mobile. It likewise has top esports groups and their competitions, however the class stays a specialty in India. "India's huge spotlight is on versatile games," said Suresh. "The best versatile game parts on the planet will come from India."Image Credit : www.deccanherald.com
World Cup holders France are in Euro 2020 activity on Monday as they face Switzerland in Bucharest hoping to get a spot in the quarterfinals, while Luka Modric drives Croatia into fight against Spain. The pre-competition top choices, France have so far battled to track down their best structure in this opposition subsequent to following a thin opening win over Germany with draws against Hungary and Portugal. Kylian Mbappe has not yet tracked down the net and mentor Didier Deschamps has been hit by wounds to various periphery colleagues, Les Bleus are as yet expected to have a lot for their Swiss neighbors in the Romanian capital. "We have turned the page now on the gathering stage, which required a ton of exertion from us, and now we are continuing onward to another rivalry," France commander Hugo Lloris said on Sunday. "The methodology now should be totally extraordinary and we realize we have no edge for blunder." Also Read: Krafton Puts Resources in Indian Computer Game Streaming Startup LocoSwitzerland, who qualified for the last 16 as a standout amongst other third-put sides, have not won a knockout tie at a significant competition since the 1930s and it would be a huge stun in the event that they removed the safeguarding title holders. France played their last two gathering games in Budapest, which is the lone Euro 2020 scene without limitations on limit identified with Covid-19, and now neighborhood experts in Bucharest have expanded the quantity of fans permitted in to the game at the National Arena. Around 25,000 allies will be allowed in the stands, adding up to a large portion of the general limit as Covid limitations are loose. When the match starts off at 1900 GMT France and Switzerland will know the character of their potential quarter-last adversaries, with Croatia and Spain meeting in Monday's other game in Copenhagen. 'An extraordinary fight'The match sets the 2008 and 2012 European bosses in opposition to the 2018 World Cup other participants who are driven by Luka Modric. The 35-year-old midfielder is a notable figure in Spain having gone through the most recent nine years at Real Madrid and featured in the 3-1 win over Scotland that took Croatia through to the knockout stage. "Modric has done incredible things with Real Madrid, he has won the Ballon d'Or, he has done extraordinary things with Croatia, so it will be an incredible fight in midfield," said Spain's Atletico Madrid star Koke. Spain are straight from a 5-0 success over Slovakia that saw them advance to the last 16. They have not won a competition knockout tie since beating Italy in the last in Kiev in 2012. Also Read: Football (Soccer) Rules & Regulations - Pitch High While Modric will be there, Croatia will be without another central participant in Ivan Perisic, who scored twice during the gathering stage however is presently confining in the wake of testing positive for Covid-19. The champs of Monday's ties will advance to a keep going eight confrontation on Friday that is set to be played in Saint Petersburg notwithstanding worries about expanding Covid cases in Russia. Belgium remove holders Portugal On Sunday Belgium unloaded out the holders Portugal as Thorgan Hazard's strike got a 1-0 success for the world's highest level group in Seville. Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't break the untouched worldwide scoring record in the wake of equalling Ali Daei's sign of 109 during the gathering stage, and Portugal's expectations of safeguarding the title they won in 2016 are finished. "There are major parts in tears," said Portugal mentor Fernando Santos after the match. Belgium would now be able to anticipate a tie against Italy in Munich on Friday yet they have concerns encompassing the wellness of innovative stars Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard.The two players are expected to have checks on Monday subsequent to falling off hurt in Seville. "We need 48 hours to discover the degree of the wounds," said Belgium mentor Roberto Martinez. The Czech Republic will confront Denmark in the quarter-finals in Baku one weekend from now in the wake of finishing the Netherlands' fantasies with a 2-0 triumph in Budapest. Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored second-half objectives for the Czechs after Matthijs de ligt was shipped off for the Dutch for a purposeful handball. The last-16 ties will forge ahead Tuesday with an immense confrontation among England and Germany in London and a conflict among Sweden and Ukraine in Glasgow.
It was on this day, 14 years prior, when Sachin Tendulkar turned into the primary batsman throughout the entire existence of cricket to enlist 15,000 ODI runs. The Master Blaster accomplished the accomplishment against South Africa at Belfast in the second ODI of the three-match series. Pursuing 227 for the success, Tendulkar opened the batting for India and he proceeded to play a thump of 93 runs from 106 balls to go past the 15,000 run mark in 50-over cricket. Tendulkar's thump was studded with 13 fours and two sixes. The right-gave batsman was excused in the 32nd over of the innings, yet India figured out how to go over the line by six wickets. Eventually, Yuvraj Singh and Dinesh Karthik directed India to triumph. Tendulkar had made his introduction in Test cricket on November 15, 1989. Around the same time on December 18, he played his first ODI match. The amazing cricketer has the most number of runs in the longest configuration of the game, accumulating 15,921 runs. En route, Tendulkar scored 51 Test hundreds of years, most by any player. Things are the same in ODI cricket as Tendulkar on the rundown of most runs in this organization also. He has aggregated 18,426 runs in ODI which incorporates 49 tons. Tendulkar addressed the country in six World Cups during his vocation that went on for a very long time. He was essential for the 2011 World Cup-winning crew.Also Read: Krafton puts resources into indian computer game streaming startups LocoViewed as quite possibly the most complete batsman throughout the entire existence of the game, Tendulkar holds practically all batting records which exists right now. He made his worldwide presentation during a Test series againt most outstanding adversaries Pakistan in Karachi in November 1989 and after a month, he accepted his lady One-Day International (ODI) cap against a similar rival. Hailed by numerous individuals as the ' God of Cricket', Tendulkar showed up for India in Test cricket and amassed 15,921 runs in the organization. He additionally played 462 ODIs for the Men dressed in Blue and scored 18,426 runs in it. In the mean time, his solitary appearance in the most brief arrangement of the game was during a T20I match against South Africa in 2006.Tendulkar remaining parts the top run-scorer in the Test and ODI organizations of the game. The previous Indian opener likewise holds the record of most elevated number of hundreds of years in the global cricket- - a psyche desensitizing 100 tons. On November 16, 2013, Tendulkar bid farewell to the worldwide vocation after a Test against the West Indies in his home state Mumbai. He crushed a familiar 74-run thump against the Caribbean side as India secured a success by an innings and 126 runs.Image Credit: www.bcci.in
Two months after the sad misfortune at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, Virat Kohli-drove Team India will start the procedures for the second pattern of the World Test Championship, playing the opener against England in a five-Test series beginning August. As indicated by ESPNCricinfo, the subsequent cycle will traverse August 2021 to June 2023. The timetable and scene for the last are up in the air by the ICC. The subsequent cycle will involve just two five-Test series - the Ashes in December being the other. The Border-Gavaskar series in India in 2022 will be the solitary four-Test series. Also Read: On This Day In 2007: Sachin Tendulkar Became First Batsman to Cross 15,000 ODI Runs MarkThe subsequent cycle also will include nine groups, with each playing six series: three home and three away - which were recently concluded in 2018 by every one of the individuals as a component of the 2019-23 Future Tours Program. India's home mission will start with the New Zealand series, which will likewise stamp the beginning of Blackcaps' title-safeguard campiagn. They will likewise confront Sri Lanka an Australia at home. South Africa and Bangladesh will be their other abroad series. Britain will play the most Test matches (21), trailed by India's 19. New Zealand, the champs of the debut title, will play just 13 Tests.
In one more uplifting news for lakhs of PUBG Mobile India sweethearts, the principle adaptation of Battlegrounds Mobile India is required to deliver one week from now for everybody including iOS clients, claims Kronten. It is to be noticed that Battlegrounds Mobile India Early Access was opened to each of the few days prior however game designer Krafton is yet to make any authority declaration with respect to the delivery date of the public variant of the game. The beta form of Battlegrounds Mobile India has effectively crossed 5 Million downloads, which shows that the PUBG sweethearts in India are totally enamored with the new PUBG Mobile experience. Krafton has altered Battlegrounds Mobile India according to Indian preferences and has decreased the in-game savagery and develop content that were there in PUBG Mobile India. Krafton has likewise carried out new standards of lead for players. Be that as it may, since the public adaptation of the game is as yet inaccessible, a few players including iOS clients are yet to encounter the desi form of PUBG Mobile India. Also Read: Krafton Puts Resources Into Indian Computer Game Streaming Startup LocoPrior, it was guaranteed by a few gamers that the public variant of Battlegrounds Mobile India will be delivered on June 18 yet it didn't occur. Presently, Kronten, an expert liner and content maker has asserted that the public adaptation of Battlegrounds Mobile India will be dispatched as right on time as the following week.On his livestream, Kronten told his crowd "The game is probably going to go inside seven days. The last time I talked with them (Officials), they appeared to have figured out every one of the issues. Presently, they simply need to think of a legitimate delivery date and time that is best for everybody. Afterall, you can't proceed with a beta variant for such a long time." It is to be noticed that PUBG Mobile India was restricted by the public authority in September 2020 because of information security concerns.Picture Credit : Google/PUBG/image
Call Of Duty: Mobile (COD Mobile) is a standout amongst other multiplayer shooter games that players can appreciate with their companions. Fight Royale and Multiplayer are the two fundamental modes that the title offers. COD Mobile has more than 100 million downloads and can be downloaded free of charge from the Google Play Store. Players who are looking for more multiplayer games like COD Mobile can check the rundown beneath.Android Game like COD Mobile: 1. Critical Ops: Multiplayer FPSThe game spins around shooting and endurance, similar to COD Mobile. Stop, Team Deathmatch, and Gun Game are three modes that players can appreciate with their companions. Players can partake in Quick Games and Ranked Games. The title additionally gives versatile gamers the choice to join or host private games.2. Code Of War: Online Gun Shooting GameLike COD Mobile, this military themed game additionally includes numerous modes and guides. Portable gamers can win prizes by finishing the day by day missions relegated to them. Players can appreciate energizing Team Deathmatches with referred to just as obscure players. They can likewise look at their records in the game utilizing the world leaderboard.Also Read: Battleground Mobile India Main Version Launch: Release Date, IOS user, APK, OBB Download Link- Latest Update3. Modern Strike Online: PvP FPSThis title has a decent assortment of reasonable weapons like COD Mobile. Players can pick from 50 weapons and 14 guides. The game has multiplayer modes like Team fight, Deathmatch, Team Bomb Battle, Duel, and so forth Players can likewise make a custom game and welcome companions to partake in interesting matches.4. Battleground Mobile India: The last form of the Indian PUBG Mobile was delivered a couple of days prior. The game as of now has 10 million downloads, and players can make a beeline for the Google Play Store to download it for nothing. Fight Royale coordinates in this title will clearly help players to remember the Battle Royale method of COD Mobile. The game likewise has PvP Team Deathmatches that versatile gamers can appreciate.5. Infinity Ops: Online FPS Cyberpunk ShooterPlayers can utilize current weapons to crush their adversaries in this science fiction FPS shooter game. Weapons incorporate plasma rifles, laser assault rifles, and so on There are four classes that players can have a place with: Recruit, Assault, Saboteur and Tank. You can associate with players all throughout the planet and appreciate invigorating deathmatches.Also Read: Top 10 Online Games In 2021- Pitch HighDisclaimer: This rundown mirrors the individual perspectives on the author. Since there are numerous games accessible, it is a person's decision to play either as per his/her inclination.
Star forward Neymar set up Lucas Paqueta to score the solitary objective as hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 on Monday to meet all requirements for the Copa America last. The semi-last was a rehash of the last, two years prior, when a Brazil group shorn of the harmed Neymar likewise prevailed on home soil. The Selecao will play either Lionel Messi's Argentina or Colombia, who meet in Brasilia on Wednesday, in Saturday's last at Rio de Janeiro's famous Maracana arena. "I need Argentina. I'm supporting Argentina since I have companions there and Brazil will win the last," said Neymar. "Paqueta is an incredible player, he's improving in each game and in each game with the public group," he said about the 23-year-old match victor, who plays his club football for Lyon in France. "He's simply had an extraordinary season with his club and is showing that he can be a vital player for the Brazilian public group." Gallese obstructs Brazil.Brazil completely ruled the main half at the void Nilton Santos arena in Rio yet needed to endure some apprehensive minutes after the break prior to getting a spot in the last. They opened up Peru on eight minutes as Paqueta's pass sent Richarlison in behind the guard, however subsequent to beating goalkeeper Pedro Gallese to the ball, the forward attempted to pull it back to Neymar who blasted high and wide under tension. Gallese spilled a wild Casemiro free-kick from distance however assembled the free ball before winger Everton could turn in the bounce back. Brazil were turning the screw and Everton cut in off the right flank yet took shots directly at Gallese. Read More: Euro Cup 2020: France Eye Quarterfinal Berth As Luka Modric Plots Spain DownfallThe Peruvian shot-plug was the most active player on the contribute the main quarter and subsequent to saving another Casemiro piledriver from distance he made an unbelievable twofold point clear save from Neymar and afterward Richarlison. Furthermore, when Gallese endured a surge of blood to the head and charged out of his space just to be beaten to the ball by Richarlison, Brazil couldn't underwrite as Peru's safeguards hurled themselves before Everton's shot. Peru were non-existant as an assaulting power and when they figured out how to win a corner soon after the half hour, they wound up playing the ball right back to Gallese. Brazil deservedly started to lead the pack 10 minutes before halftime after Peru parted with the ball in midfield for the umpteenth time. Neymar's sparkling toes got him liberated from three safeguards in the container and he teed up Paqueta to fire home from 12 yards. Self-conservation:Peru at long last had their first endeavor at objective on the counter assault four minutes after halftime, however goalkeeper Ederson easily parried Gianluca Lapadula's amazing drive. Before long, Raziel Garcia shot wide twice with hardly a pause in between as Peru displayed far more prominent aspiration than during the principal time frame. Peru were presently on top with Garcia at the core of their assault and his shot on the hour mark was parried by Ederson. Brazil began to wrestle back control and Everton took shots directly at Gallese before Neymar blasted above and beyond the bar. Peru ought to have been level a little ways from time when Yoshimar Yotun terminated a free-kick into the case and Alexander Callens beat Ederson to the ball yet headed wide from only six yards out. It would demonstrate their last possibility and mentor Ricardo Gareca regretted their lethargic beginning. "We paid for being delayed to subside into the game," he said. Read More: Football (Soccer) Rules & Regulation - Pitch High"The group responded well in the subsequent half and it was even." However, he conceded the 4-0 gathering stage pounding Brazil gave Peru before in the competition, and a 4-2 home loss in World Cup qualifying in October, had influenced their methodology. "We need to concede that we needed to ensure ourselves somewhat given we've surrendered a great deal of objectives against Brazil."Picture Credit: EUROSPORTS
Forty years of 'Captain Cool'. Previous India commander MS Dhoni praises his 40th birthday celebration on Wednesday. The Jharkhand-conceived cricketer, who might not have imagined turning into the player he did, was genuinely bound for significance. As a young man, he adored football yet years and years after the fact, he wound up as perhaps the best player from India to have graced the 22 yards of a cricket field. Such has been the life and seasons of MS Dhoni. With long bolts, unadulterated enthusiasm, and an irresistible grin, the Railways player entered the worldwide field in 2004. He confronted a couple of introductory hiccups toward the beginning of his disagreement the Indian group, his 148 against Pakistan in Vizag in 2005 showed the world the ability that he had. In any case, it was only the start of the tempest. Also Read: England- India Test Series To Kick Off 2nd World Test Championship: ReportHis enormous hitting capacities assisted him with fixing a spot in the Indian group across designs as he cut his own position in the games as 'the finisher'. Indeed, even before we understood, all of India ended up placing all their trust in the youthful shoulders of Dhoni, anticipating that he should rescue difficult situations. As a general rule, he conveyed as he changed into a senior player. Dhoni directed the 'Men dressed in Blue' to the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup title, helping in excess of a billion group recuperate from the 2007 ODI World Cup failure a couple of months back. He was uncommon. Continuously was. Then, at that point came the 2011 World Cup, when Dhoni 'polished it off in style' to hand his country the second they were sitting tight for as far back as 28 years. He, alongside his associate, gave batting incredible Sachin Tendulkar the ideal splitting blessing. In the event that that was adequately not, under his initiative, India secured the 2013 Champions Trophy on English soil. Sweet, correct? Lamentably, things didn't exactly continue as before since. His side went down to Australia in the 2015 World Cup elimination rounds followed that "that" Dhoni run-out finishing India's lingering any expectations of triumph against New Zealand during the 2019 CWC elimination rounds. Ultimately, on August 15, 2020, Dhoni reported his retirement from all types of cricket, cutting down the blinds on a distinguished lifetime.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday reported the ladies' crew for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against India. The multi-design series sits at 6-4 to England, with each T20I worth two focuses. Danni Wyatt and Mady Villiers are back among the 14-part crew, while Kate Cross and Lauren Winfield-Hill get back to play for their territorial groups and will be accessible during the current end of the week's Charlotte Edwards Cup activity. Lead trainer Lisa Keightley in an authority discharge said: "We've played some great cricket across both the Test and ODIs and we've named a solid crew for the T20I series. It's 6-4 in the multi-design series and we're pushing hard to win." "We presumably weren't exactly at our best in the third ODI so I'd like us to waste no time in the main IT20 and be heartless," Keightley added. Also Read: England - India Test Series to Kick off 2nd World Test Championship: ReportIndia crushed England by four wickets in the third ODI on Saturday at the New Road, Worcester. Mithali Raj played a skipper's thump as she stayed unbeaten on 75. Eventually, Rana likewise played a critical 24-run knock off only 22 balls with the assistance of three fours. In the third and last ODI, Mithali likewise turned into the most elevated run-scorer in ladies' worldwide cricket, across each of the three organizations. She outperformed England's Charlotte Edwards to turn into the main run-scorer. Britain ladies' crew for the T20I series: Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Tash Farrant, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Fran Wilson, Danni Wyatt.
Britain arrived at its first significant global competition last following a hole of 55 years as the three lions enlisted a success against Denmark in the second semi-last of Euro 2020 at the Wembley Stadium, London. Britain will conflict Italy in the last of the European Championship on twelfth July at 12:30 AM IST at the Wembley Stadium. Euro 2020 second elimination round: England versus Denmark FINAL SCORE Britain win 2-1 104 moment (First 50% of additional time): Harry Kane scores from the spot to give England the lead SECOND HALF: England 1 | 1 Denmark 19 minutes left in second half HALF TIME: England 1 | 1 Denmark 39th moment: Kjaer own objective assists England with scoring the equalizer 30th moment: Denmark starts to lead the pack as Demsgaard changes over the free-kick.Also Read: Copa America: Lucas Paqueta Sends Brazil Past Peru Into FinalsDenmark has made it's anything but, an approach to make it! The Sampdoria forward strides up and side-foots a twisting strike that clears the divider from about 22 meters away and just to one side of objective. As it flies into the net's rooftop, the flying Pickford can just deal with the smallest of contacts to the endeavor. Without precedent for the opposition, England surrenders to the principal objective scored straightforwardly from a free-kick at UEFA EURO 2020. Britain versus Denmark straight on Britain has won 13 out of 23 matches played between the two groups while Denmark won five. Britain versus Denmark past gathering in global football Eriksen's 35th-minute punishment acquired a 1-0 accomplishment at Wembley in the Nation's League on October 14, 2020. In this game, England's Harry Maguire was shipped off only preceding Denmark's objective while debutant Recce James after the last whistle. Eriksen and Kjaer both won their 100th cap for Denmark in this game.Also Read: Five Awsome Android Game Like COD Mobile With pVp Multiplayer Modes
"On the off chance that the board and the CEO and superior chief trust I'm the opportune individual to continue to lead us forward. I love my work," Langer was cited as saying by The Sydney Morning Herald.Also Read: Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: India's Cherished 'Captain Cool' Turns 40Langer opened up on the reports recommending players condemned his instructing style, saying he was "hurt" by how player input had been addressed. Langer is making an honest effort to be upbeat despite 'frightful' media reports."I didn't care for losing to India in the stunning series, nobody likes losing. I'm dedicated, I love my work, I love the Australian cricket crew, I love the players and I love Australian cricket. They're the things I esteem most in my life. Ideally, I've done a truly great job the most recent three years, that has been the input. Long may that proceed."Until my agreement comes up in a year or past I'll do what I generally do. I'll be striving to help Australian cricket become an incredible Australian cricket crew. That we continue to create saints since that is the thing that we've all had since we were young children and the Australian public loves what we're doing. That is the thing that we're about," Langer added."We're not an incredible group yet and that is the thing that we're all yearning for. Like I'm seeking to be an extraordinary mentor. I'm not an incredible mentor yet, I'm trying to be an extraordinary mentor. I'm running after it and I trust every one of the players are doing likewise. I was truly fair about that and it was an outrageously inspiring two days", Langer as cited by cricket.com.au.
Hotshot Lionel Messi won his first prize with his public group as Angel Di Maria's objective gave Argentina a 1-0 success over has Brazil in the Copa America last on Saturday. The triumph at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana arena finished Argentina's 28-year hang tight for a significant prize and finished Brazil's unbeaten home record that extended back over 2,500 days. Argentina had last tasted accomplishment at a significant competition in 1993 when the incomparable Gabriel Batistuta's support gave them a 2-1 success over Mexico in the Copa last in Ecuador. Promoting: "It's an extraordinary title, particularly for our kin. The fans support the group genuinely. I figure they can relate to this group that never yields," said Argentina mentor Lionel Scaloni. It was the first run through in quite a while playing at home that Brazil had neglected to lift the prize. And keeping in mind that 34-year-old Messi's odyssey has concluded, Brazil's Neymar, five years his lesser, is still without a significant title at the global level having missed the Selecao's success on home soil two years prior through injury. Argentina edged a fierce and peevish undertaking on account of Di Maria's objective on 22 minutes. The 33-year-old winger ran onto Rodrigo De Paul's luxurious through ball to hurl Brazil goalkeeper Ederson with a first-time finish. Also Read: Euro 2020 England Beat Denmark 2-1 In Extra An Ideal Opportunity To Set Up Last Against Italy At Wembley"We missed the mark so often, we envisioned such a great amount about this, contended energetically," said Di Maria, who was named man of the match. "Numerous individuals said we wouldn't oversee it, we were scrutinized a ton. Be that as it may, we continued thumping at the entryway and continued going until now we wrecked it and entered." Messi might have wrapped up the success as a short way from time yet slipped when clean through with just Ederson to beat. Di Maria the victimized: In a berserk beginning, Argentina's husky master Nicolas Otamendi was rapidly in with his first foul while Brazilian midfielder Fred got the main booking after only three minutes for studs up jump at Gonzalo Montiel. Brazil was unaltered from their semi-last success over Peru while Scaloni made five changes, remarkably getting Di Maria - who made a vivacious and conclusive section off the seat against Colombia the last break. The last was the primary match of the competition, which was initiated because of occurring last year, to permit in fans as 7,800 - a 10th of the Maracana limit - sat down after specialists halfway lifted pandemic limitations. The primary clear possibility went ahead 13 minutes as Richarlison headed down Marquinhos' long ball into the way of Neymar however the Brazilian star was packed out by a couple of safeguards. The fierce idea of the early difficulties could be seen on the players' packs, with Neymar brandishing torn shorts and Lucas Paqueta being left with an opening in his sock following mediation by Otamendi. Argentina played with hostility and responsibility, however no absence of value with Di Maria torturing Brazil's left-back Renan Lodi, who likely ought to have removed De Paul's pass for the winger's objective. Di Maria had a shot from 20 yards impeded while Messi discharged simply wide after a 40-yard run. Brazil attempted to make anything of note and in any event, when they had a free-kick from shooting range, Neymar couldn't beat the divider. At the point when the hosts did, at last, keep up with some pressing factor late in the principal a large portion of, Everton's diverted strike bobbled however to goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Bad-tempered, niggly Brazil mentor Tite rushed to act, presenting on Roberto Firmino for cautious midfielder Fred at half-time. Richarlison had the ball in the net before long however he was hailed offside. Furthermore, minutes after the fact Neymar teed up Richarlison yet Martinez parried his close to post exertion. Progressively it's anything but a peevish, niggly undertaking with minimal liquid play among fouls and plenty of showy behaviours and touchy squabbling. It was wandering right into whatever Argentina might have had planned as they hoped to run down the clock and clutch their slim lead. Brazil figured out how to up the pressing factor again toward the finish of the half yet they came up short on an amazing touch against some full-blooded shielding - Montiel even completed the game with his white sock absorbed blood. Also Read: Copa America Lucas Paqueta Sends Brazil Past Peru Into FinalsAt the point when Brazil substitute Gabriel Barbosa terminated a volley on track, Martinez was equivalent to it. Messi slipped embarrassingly late on with an opportunity to secure triumph yet it made a difference little as minutes after the fact his colleagues were throwing him noticeable all around to praise their success.
Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling twentieth Grand Slam title and 6th Wimbledon on Sunday with a four-set triumph over fighting Matteo Berrettini of Italy. The world number one won 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to move level on 20 majors with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. His success likewise put him 3/4 of the way to the principal schedule Grand Slam of every one of the four majors since 1969. A 6th triumph at the All England Club for Djokovic, who was playing in his 30th last at the Slams, added to his nine Australian Opens, two Roland Garros titles just as three at the US Open. Should he win a fourth title in New York in September, he will turn out to be only the third man in history after Don Budge (1938) and Rod Laver (1962 and 1969) to finish the scheduled Grand Slam. "It was more than a fight. He is a genuine Italian sledge I felt it on my skin," said Djokovic of Berrettini. "It implies none of us three will stop. Roger and Rafa are legends they are the explanation I am the place where I am today." The Serb additionally now has 85 professional titles while he has become the primary man to break the $150 million prize cash hindrance. Also Read: Novak Djokovic Outlives Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open To Win Nineteenth MajorA gold decoration at the Tokyo Olympics could give him the principal ever Golden Grand Slam by a male player. Djokovic conquered a cheeky begin to break for 3-1, which he extended to 5-2. He even had a set point in a long-distance race eighth game which the Italian saved after eight deuces. Revived, he broke Djokovic when he served for the set and afterwards ruled the sudden death round which he fixed with his fourth pro of the challenge. The favourite raged to a 5-1 lead in the second set on the rear of a twofold break. Berrettini, offering to be Italy's first men's Grand Slam champ since Adriano Panatta at the 1976 French Open, ripped at his way back to 4-5, saving three set focuses, however, Djokovic this time served it's anything but a set each. Djokovic struck first again for a 2-1 lead in the third set and fended off three break focuses in the 6th game, a demonstration of rebellion which brought watching Hollywood star Tom Cruise to his feet.That was Berrettini's last possibility of the set as Djokovic served it out in the tenth game. A fatigued Berrettini then, at that point presented a twofold issue on break highlight hand Djokovic a 4-3 lead in the fourth set. Djokovic continued coming, running from the rear of the court to pull off a wondrous get and he hung on for 5-3. Also Read: Lionel Messi Led Argentina Beat Brazil To Win Copa America End 28 Year Long WaitBerrettini, expecting to be Italy's first singles champion at Wimbledon, saved two title focuses in the eighth game. However, he was frail on the third as Djokovic cleared to his place ever. "Novak is an extraordinary top dog he is composing history on this court," said Berrettini. "It's anything but the end it is the start for me. "Without my family, companions and group this would not have been conceivable so I simply say Grazie."
TOKYO: For competitors contending at the Tokyo Games, the Olympic Village will be practically all they see, with exacting Covid rules keeping them from leaving the compound but to prepare and contend. Their visit to the town will likewise be more limited than expected: contenders can just a brief time before their occasion and should leave within 48 hours of winning or losing. This is what a normal day may look like at Tokyo 2020's waterside small scale city: Also Read: Wimbledon 2021 Novak Djokovic Wins Twentieth Grand Slam With Sixth Wimbledon TriumphThe town is worked to rest up to 18,000 Olympians, mentors and authorities. They should awaken invigorated, regardless of Tokyo's 4:40 am dawn, on account of thick dark out draperies. As in numerous Japanese homes, space is restricted, nonetheless - single rooms measure only nine square meters (100 square feet), and copies 12 square meters. The beds and segment dividers are produced using strong recyclable cardboard, to be cleaned up after the Games when the 21 pinnacles are transformed into extravagant homes. Maybe not all that great if your neighbour wheezes, in any case... Time for a day by day Covid test - a prerequisite for everybody remaining in the town. They will regulate the spit antigen tests themselves and afterwards submit them for handling. A positive outcome and a second sure on a more exact PCR test mean an excursion to the fever facility, a little prefab structure in the focal point of the town. At the centre, a third test decides whether you are out of the Games and need to disconnect or go to the clinic. Neglecting to wear a veil can be simple, particularly promptly toward the beginning of the day - however, they are obligatory in the town, aside from when dozing and eating.Read More: Lionel Messi Led Argentina Beat Brazil To Win Copa America End 28 Year Long WaitImage Credit: Twitter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interfaced with India's Tokyo Olympics-bound unforeseen and paid attention to competitors' motivating stories in front of the show-stopper. Modi requested that the competitors not be hindered by assumptions and do as well as they possibly can at the Games. Bowmen Deepika Kumari and Pravin Jadhav, spear hurler Neeraj Chopra, runner Dutee Chand, veteran fighter MC Mary Kom, star shuttler PV Sindhu, tennis pro Sania Mirza and paddlers Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra were a portion of the competitors who included in the virtual collaboration. PM Modi stretched out all the best to them in front of the Games in Tokyo, starting from July 23. He likewise had a word with the competitors' folks throughout the communication. Modi told star toxophilite Deepika that the country is placing down its trust in her. You're world number 1 at this point. Your excursion is extremely unique," Modi said. "My excursion has been accepted all along, I began with a bamboo bow and afterwards moved to current bow step by step," Kumari said in answer. "...There are assumptions, yet one expects the most from oneself. Along these lines, I am zeroing in on my training and how I will perform," she added. Also Read: India To Send A 228 Strong Contingent To Tokyo Olympics With 119 Competitors In ItModi additionally asked boxing symbol Mary Kom to name her number one competitor. In answer, she named boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, as her motivation. Mary Kom and Manpreet Singh have been named India's banner carriers at the initial function of the Tokyo Olympics. Runner Dutee Chand said, "I have three sisters and one sibling and individuals used to explain to my mom why she was bringing forth such countless young ladies. We had little food to eat and my dad's pay was additionally extremely low. I was thinking on the off chance that I play well I can find a decent line of work in the public authority area." Spear hurler Neeraj Chopra said, "Sir, I have consistently been a major enthusiast of the Indian Army. I played for 5-6 years before I was approached to join the Army and I have been focussing on my game from that point forward. The Army and the Indian government is furnishing me with each office that I need and I'm giving it my everything." Modi, further, likewise addressed the guardians of PV Sindhu and commended them for support their girl during her excursion to progress. Modi likewise got some information about limitations in her eating routine and how mentor Gopichand removed her telephone and kept her from having frozen yoghurt during Rio Olympics. "I'm certain you will make progress this time as well," the Prime Minister told Sindhu. "I'm certain that you will make India pleased by scaling new statures," Modi further said to every one of the competitors. In the interim, IOA President Narinder Batra likewise affirmed that the Indian Olympic unexpected to be the 228-in number. "The all-out Indian unforeseen for Tokyo Olympics will be 228. There will be 67 male competitors and 52 female competitors. We are battling for 85 decoration occasions," Batra said in the virtual communication. Association sports and youth issues serve Anurag Thakur, pastor of state Nisith Pramanik and law serve Kiren Rijiju were likewise a piece of the cooperation. Also Read: What Daily Inside Tokyo Olympic Village Will ResembleRecently, PM Modi had surveyed arrangements for the help of India's unexpected at the Tokyo Olympics and talked about "the calculated subtleties, their immunization status, the multi-disciplinary help being given." The principal clump of the Indian unexpected will withdraw for Tokyo on July 17 through a contract flight. The unforeseen will highlight more than 120 competitors at the masterpiece. With rising worry over the pandemic in Japan, the Tokyo Olympics will be held under a highly sensitive situation in Japan without observers from July 23 to August 8.
India will send a 228-in number unexpected to the Tokyo Olympics, including 119 competitors, Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra said on Tuesday. Out of the 119 competitors, 67 are male and 52 are female members, Batra said before Prime Minister Narendra Mode collaborates with the country's Olympic-bound competitors. "The complete Indian unexpected for Tokyo Olympics will be 228. There will be 67 male competitors and 52 female competitors. We are battling in 85 decoration occasions," Batra said during the virtual communication. This will be India's biggest ever unexpected of competitors at the Olympics. "The principal unforeseen will leave for Tokyo on July 17. It will have 90 competitors and authorities altogether." Also Read: What Daily Inside Tokyo Olympic Village Will ResembleThe cruising group of four competitors and mentors was the first from the Indian unforeseen to arrive in Tokyo on Tuesday. The mariners had shown up at the Japanese capital straightforwardly from their preparation bases in various nations across Europe. Since they are coming from Europe, they won't confront the stricter limitations forced on different competitors showing up in Tokyo from India due to the Covid-19 circumstance in the country. The boxing and shooting crews will likewise show up in Tokyo from Italy and Croatia separately. Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will arrive in Tokyo on July 15 or 16 from the United States. The forthcoming Olympics, in which on location onlookers won't be permitted attributable to the pandemic, is booked to be held in the Japanese capital from July 23 to August 8
The ICC in Wednesday authoritatively affirmed that groups will be granted normalized 12 focuses for a success, four for a draw and six for a tie during the subsequent World Test Championship cycle which starts with the five-match series among India and England in August. The ICC further said that level of focuses won will be utilized to decide standings in the 2021-23 cycle. Prior, each Test series conveyed a worth of 120 focuses which prompted a certain imbalance in the table as a group winning a Test in a two-match series got 60 focuses contrasted with five-game series where a Test win is esteemed at 24 focuses. PTI had last month announced that ICC was set to present the new normalized focuses framework for the subsequent WTC cycle soon. ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said the progressions were made to work on the focuses framework while taking learnings from the interruption last year. "We got criticism that the past focuses framework should have been improved. The Cricket Committee thought about this while proposing another, normalized focuses framework for each match. It kept up with the guideline of guaranteeing that all matches in a WTC series tally towards a group's standing while at the same time obliging series fluctuating long between two Tests and five Tests," Allardice said in an ICC proclamation.Also Read: India To Send A 228 Strong Contingent To Tokyo Olympics With 119 Competitors In It"During the pandemic, we needed to change to positioning groups on the focuses table utilizing the level of accessible focuses won by each group, since everything series couldn't be finished. "This assisted us with deciding the finalists and we had the option to finish the title inside the planned time span. This strategy likewise permitted us to think about the general execution of groups whenever paying little heed to the number of matches they had played." Aside from the India-England series, the Ashes in the not so distant future will be the solitary another five-match issue in the second cycle which will end in June 2023. Australia's visit through India one year from now is the lone four-Test series in the forthcoming cycle. The nine Test groups will play an aggregate of six series - three home and three away actually like the past version. India chief Virat Kohli said after losing the debut WTC last to New Zealand, he anticipates that his side should refocus with "new energy" in the new cycle, which starts with the primary Test against England beginning August 4. "It was extraordinary to have played the last of the ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand in what was a noteworthy challenge. Not simply the last, we saw the assurance of players all through the principal version of the title," Kohli said. "The accompanying of cricket sweethearts also was incredible to see, and I am certain they will all be standing by enthusiastically for the subsequent release. We will pull together with new energy for the following cycle beginning with our series against England." Defending champ New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said WTC has restored individuals' advantage in the conventional organization of the game. "It was clearly beautiful uncommon to win the debut ICC World Test Championship in Southampton last month and it's invigorating to now look forward to the subsequent version. Also Read: What Daily Inside Tokyo Olympic Village Will Resemble"The WTC has absolutely added more setting and carried new importance to Test cricket and it was marvellous to see the premium that was created around the Final against India," he said. "We know attempting to shield the title will be a gigantic test, however, our attention will be on ensuring we get ready also as we can for the visits ahead and attempting to keep up with our degree of execution." Britain chief Joe Root portrays the impending five-Test duel against India as a "fascinating test". "We start our mission in the second release of the ICC World Test Championship against the finalists of last time, which is an intriguing test straight away," he said. "India is a fine all-round side and it is nice to test them in our home conditions. We barely passed up fitting the bill for the last time and are hoping to improve this time."
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), CEO, Tom Harrison, has safeguarded the board's choice to not force severe bio-bubble rules for the forthcoming five-match Test series against India, beginning from August 4 in Nottingham. We're in an alternate situation to a year prior or even a half year prior truly concerning how we adapt to Covid. We're sincerely attempting to figure out how we live with it and establish safe conditions for individuals instead of bio-secure conditions," Harrison was cited as saying by Cricbuzz. "There's an immense distinction between the two. Players are simply tired of bio-security and bubbles and that language we have gotten so used to utilizing. It's negatively affected psychological well-being for players, time away from families. We are simply not ready to work that sort of climate going ahead," he added. With concerns previously mounting about the practicality of the Test series among England and India, in the midst of the Covid-19 cases inside the India camp. India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and four additional individuals from the Indian unforeseen in England have been compelled to isolate for 10 days in London. One of the care staff as preparing partner/net bowler Dayanand Guarani tried Covid-19 positive on July 14. Aside from Guarani, those in isolate incorporate the bowling trainer Bharat Arun, wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha and hold opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, who was recognized as his nearby contacts. Also Read: ICC Announced New Points System For Next World Test Championship CycleA BCCI discharge on Thursday evening said that Pant has not been remaining at the group lodging, which recommends he is probably not going to have influenced some other India players, and that he is "headed to recuperation". Gasp will actually want to join the remainder of the India crew in the wake of returning two negative RT-PCR tests. A similar guideline applies for the four other people who are at present in isolation. The remainder of the Indian crew is headed to Durham, they will reach in the evening in the wake of reassembling in London following 20-dawn.Also Read: Olympics PM Narendra Modi Collaborates With Tokyo Bound Indian Competitors Certain They Will Make The Nation ProudGasp, Saha and Easwaran are set to miss the group's 3-day practice game against a County Championship XI beginning July 20. The match will be played away from plain view and 90 overs will be played every day. Durham Cricket will communicate the game on its Youtube channel.23-year-old Rishabh Pant has been in isolate for as far back as 8 days in the wake of testing positive on July 8. He got the infection in the wake of going to England's Euro 2020 round of 16 matches against Germany on June 30. The Indian cricket board affirmed that Pant is asymptomatic.
World number one Novak Djokovic has affirmed that he will contend at the Tokyo Olympics. While Djokovic is set out toward Tokyo, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios are among the top men's players who will not be contending in the Olympics. Djokovic finished the third leg towards accomplishing the Golden Slam last end of the week when he added the Wimbledon title to his Australian Open and Roland Garros wins in 2021. No man has at any point won the four pummels and an Olympic gold around the same time, with Germany's Steffi Graf the solitary player to achieve the accomplishment in 1988. Also Read: India Visit Through England Cricket Need To Live With Covid 19 For Not So Distant Future Says ECB Boss Tom HarrisonDjokovic, 34, posted on Twitter that he had booked his flight and was pleased to address Serbia at the Olympics. After he won Wimbledon on Sunday for his record-tying twentieth vocation Grand Slam title, Djokovic said he couldn't say whether he planned to play in Tokyo. "I'm extremely pleased to pack for Tokyo and join our public group in the battle for the most brilliant decorations on the Olympic fields," Djokovic, who won a bronze award at the 2008 Beijing Games, tweeted. "As far as I might be concerned, the game for Serbia has consistently been unique happiness and inspiration and I will put forth a valiant effort to satisfy us all! We should go." In the wake of succeeding at Wimbledon, Djokovic said he was "50-50" about contending at the July 23-Aug. 8 Games following the coordinators' choice to forbid fans from joining in and the limitations on the number of individuals he can take to the Games. Yet, the 34-year-old said on Thursday he had booked his trip for Tokyo
India's substitute white-ball chief Shikhar Dhawan has finished 10,000 runs as an opener in global cricket. The left-gave batsman accomplished the accomplishment against Sri Lanka in the principal ODI of the three-match series here at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Rohit Sharma are the other four Indian batsmen to have scored more than 10,000 runs as an opener in worldwide cricket. In the main ODI against Sri Lanka, Dhawan likewise turned into the 10th Indian batsman to score 6000 runs in the 50-over design. Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag are the other nine batsmen who have scored over 6000 runs in the ODI design. Shikhar Dhawan (86*) and Ishan Kishan (59) featured with the bat as India crushed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the main ODI here at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. With this success, India has acquired a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second ODI will presently be played on Tuesday. Prior, India continued taking wickets at standard spans, yet Chamika Karunaratne's unbeaten 43-run thump helped Sri Lanka post 262/9. For India, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Deepak Chahar got back with two wickets each.Also Read: ICC Announced New Points System For Next World Test Championship Cycle
India tennis star Sania Mirza said that she was amazingly glad to prepare for her fourth Olympic appearance at 34, adding that she could have just longed for this at the start of her profession. Sania brought up that playing at the Olympics is something that each competitor longs for and she was glad to be on the plane to Tokyo to contend in her fourth Olympics. Sania Mirza is good to go to turn into the primary Indian lady to highlight in four Olympic Games when she takes to the court in the ladies' occasion in Tokyo in the wake of meeting all requirements for the masterpiece occasion through her secured positioning. In the wake of bringing forth her first kid, Izhaan, in 2018, Sania Mirza made a triumphant rebound in January last year as she won the Hobart International WTA occasion. Also Read: Tokyo 2020: World No 1 Novak Djokovic Affirms He Will Contend At Olympics"Playing at the Olympics is something that any competitor just dreams of. To have the option to play four of them is something that I could have just longed for toward the start of my profession. So it involves incredible pride," Sania Mirza disclosed to India Today Consulting Editor, Sports, Boria Majumdar in a meeting while at the same time venturing out to Tokyo. Sania Mirza had missed out on her lady Olympic decoration just barely five years prior in the 2016 Rio Games when she slammed out of the blended duplicates bronze award match with Rohan Bopanna. "If someone had advised me at the last Olympics that I'll have one more shot at it, I would have dismissed it," Mirza further added. Sania Mirza will collaborate with Olympic debutant Ankita Raina in women's doubles.Also Read: India To Send A 228 Strong Contingent To Tokyo Olympics With 119 Competitors In It
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra said that he likes to utilize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's way of thinking of not squeezing the competitors who are in Tokyo for the Olympics in light of which he will not uncover the number of awards he is anticipating that India should win this time. "On decorations I'll say what the Prime Minister said, don't put any pressing factor. Simply give your 100% and I am certain the competitors will return with brilliance," Batra revealed to India Today on the trip to Tokyo from India alongside tennis star Sania Mirza, who is participating in her fourth Olympics. "Coming to Sania it is a major honour to address the country in a fourth Olympics. Simply shows that you are so devoted to your nation and game," said Batra. Also Read: Sania Mirza Pleased On Contending In 4th Olympics Been Waiting For This Since BeginningBatra will be in Tokyo for the term of the Olympics and said he is expecting to guarantee that the competitors have an agreeable stay during the Games. "Our responsibility is to guarantee that competitors have an agreeable stay when they go there. That is the thing that I plan to do while I am in Tokyo," he said. The Olympics start on Friday and will go on till August 8.
The pandemic-deferred Tokyo 2020 Olympics is set to get in progress from Friday in what the top of the World Health Organization said was required as 'a festival of expectation'. Rising Covid-19 cases in having a city of Tokyo has projected a shadow over the world's biggest game, which is occurring generally without observers. Japan this month concluded that members would contend in void settings to limit wellbeing chances. Indian competitors in the Olympic town are battling a double conflict, and are feeling the squeeze. First is the pressing factor of moving toward games that start in two days and the second is that of Covid-19. Each competitor, including the shooting crew individuals, the tennis crew, and the hockey group are completely centred around remaining safe and are unbendingly following all bio-secure and cleanliness conventions encouraged to them. Also Read: Tokyo 2020: World No 1 Novak Djokovic Affirms He Will Contend At OlympicsNobody needs to hazard anything since five years of exertion will go to no end if something occurs. On the off chance that a solitary competitor gets contaminated, the whole group can be placed in disengagement and it has effectively occurred with the South African football crew, where numerous players are currently in disconnectOlympics and Japanese authorities have produced on with the games exhibition despite resistance in the country to facilitate more than 11,000 competitors and the staff and media that accompany them in the midst of rising Coronavirus contaminations. Highlighting the scaled back Games because of the pandemic, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will just meet with under 20 country pioneers uninvolved in the Olympics, down from upwards of 120 initially booked. Japanese homegrown media report that administration counsellor Shigeru Omi said Tokyo day by day Covid-19 diseases may spike to a record level of 3,000 in the primary seven day stretch of August. That would cause a very high danger of tension on the all-around extended clinical framework.Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan Finishes 10,000 Runs In International Cricket As Opener
India opener Shikhar Dhawan bounced two spots to sixteenth after his unbeaten 50 years in the principal match against Sri Lanka while Virat Kohli stayed at the second spot in the most recent ICC ODI rankings gave on Wednesday. Dhawan's unbeaten 86 in the principal ground of the continuous three-ODI series in Colombo assisted him with collecting 712 rating focuses and acquire two openings, while Kohli has 848 focuses. Another senior India batsman Rohit Sharma is in the third situation with 817 focuses in the rundown headed by Pakistan's Babar Azam (873). Also, Read Tokyo Olympics: I Am Certain Competitors Will Return With Magnificence Says Narinder BatraThe rankings considered the three-match series among Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, the third Ireland versus South Africa match and the initial two ODIs between Sri Lanka and India. Among the bowlers, India's Yuzvendra Chahal (up to four spots to twentieth), Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga (up 22 spots to 36th), South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi (up to eight spots to 39th), Ireland's Simi Singh (up to six spots to 51st) and Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani (up 23 spots to 70th) were among the others to gain ground. In the ICC T20 rankings, Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan and England centre request batsman Liam Livingstone gained gigantic headway in the wake of completing as the main run-scorers for their groups in the three-game series dominated 2-1 by England. The 29-year-old had arrived at the main 10 without precedent for his profession after a Player of the Series exertion against Zimbabwe in April this year and has received rewards of his proceeded with great exertion. Also, Read: Shikhar Dhawan Finishes 10-000 Runs In International Cricket As OpenerLivingstone has jogged 144 spots to arrive at the 27th situation in the wake of playing only eight T20Is since his presentation against South Africa four years prior. The 27-year-old's total of 147 runs against Pakistan incorporated his lady worldwide century, a courageous 43-ball 103 in the primary match.
Novak Djokovic realizes how close he is. Not simply to making history and turning into the main man to accomplish a Golden Slam by winning every one of the four significant tennis competitions and an Olympic singles gold decoration around the same time. Of course, that is at the forefront of Djokovic's thoughts as he enters the Olympic competition beginning Saturday. However, the greater finished result would be the consequence of such an accomplishment that is weighing most vigorously on him outperforming Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to be viewed as the best tennis player ever. The objective is incredible to the point that Djokovic would even not like to think about the results. "I would prefer not to be essential for the discussion. I would prefer not to be contrasted with anyone, the highest level Serb said Thursday. It's as yet an extremely long approach to likely noteworthy accomplishment. "I realize that there is a ton of things on the line. I know there's a set of experiences on the line. I'm advantaged and inspired to be in this position. I've endeavoured to be here. In any case, we should discuss history if everything goes incredible here," Djokovic added. Also, Read: ICC ODI Rankings Shikhar Dhawan Bounces 2 Spots To Sixteenth Virat Kohli Static At The Second Spot"At this moment all centre goes to the following test." In Serbia, the discussion is as of now finished. Olympic advisory group head of mission Natasa Jankovic presented Djokovic at the group's news meeting as "the best tennis player ever." By winning Wimbledon this month, Djokovic coordinated with Federer and Nadal with his twentieth Grand Slam title having opened the year by catching the Australian and French Opens. He is just one of them to have won each Slam twice. He is the main one to hold each of the four significant titles at the same time, something he did over the finish of 2015 and the beginning of 2016. The solitary tennis player to accomplish a Golden Slam was Steffi Graf in 1988. "I'm not in contact with Steffi, but rather on the off chance that you can interface her, I would be enchanted to ask her how she did it, Djokovic said, reviewing how he momentarily worked with Graf's significant other, Andre Agassi. "At the point when I was contemplating her (Golden Slam), I didn't imagine that would be feasible. Yet, at this moment it appears to be increasingly more practical for me. Obviously, that is one of the objectives and dreams. Making matters more clear for Djokovic is that neither Federer nor Nadal are playing in Tokyo. However, that likewise was the situation finally year's U.S. Open, where Djokovic was precluded for accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball. "I have not experienced such a large number of enormous competitions in the previous 15 years without Roger and Rafa playing, Djokovic said. So it's somewhat bizarre, to be straightforward because I'm accustomed to seeing somewhere around one of them." Djokovic will open against No. 139 Hugo Dellien of Bolivia on the hard courts of the Ariake Tennis Park. A big part of the best 10 men's players is not in Tokyo, with Dominic Thiem, Matteo Berrettini and Denis Shapovalov additionally missing for different reasons. "Yet at the same time, the absolute best parts on the planet are here," Djokovic said. "(Daniil) Medvedev, (Stefanos) Tsitsipas, (Alexander) Zverev, (Andrey) Rublev. Those are the folks who are in the main 6-7 on the planet and they are the greatest possibility for winning a decoration. Djokovic had straightforwardly thought to be passing on the Olympics, having won a bronze award at the 2008 Beijing Games. Eventually, his longing to address Serbia and accomplish something exceptional was excessively incredible. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan Finishes 10,000 Runs In International Cricket As Opener"It's the most uncommon, most memorable game throughout the entire existence of the game," Djokovic said of the Olympics. "Addressing your nation, being essential for an aggregate group is something that I treasure. It's something that empowers me actually and gives me a ton of certainty and extraordinary energy for my very own presentation.
Australia's Ariarne Titmus crushed five-time Olympic hero Katie Ledecky of the United States to win the gold decoration in the ladies' 400 meters free-form at the Tokyo Olympics with the second-quickest time in history on Monday. Titmus, who followed by almost a full body length at the midway characteristic of the eight-lap race, turned on the speed to contact shortly, 56.69 seconds. Ledecky was the guarding Olympic hero and world record holder. She agreed to the silver this time in 3:57.36 - the fourth-quickest time at any point recorded. Ledecky has been the predominant power in ladies' swimming however in the first of three no holds barred standoffs with Titmus at these Games, it was the Australian who won with a greatly coordinated swim. Ledecky lost an individual Olympic last interestingly in the wake of winning the 800 free at the 2012 London Games, then, at that point catching three additional golds in the 200, 400 and 800 free at Rio de Janeiro five years prior. Ledecky will get one more break at Titmus in the 200 free, and the American is intensely preferred to rehash in the 800 and add another gold in the 1,500 — another occasion for the ladies at these games. "I can barely handle it, I'm attempting to contain my feelings," said Titmus, who commended her opponent for increasing present expectations in the game. Also Read: Novak Djokovic Knows History Is On The Line At Tokyo Olympics"I said thanks to her, I wouldn't be here without her. She set this mind-boggling standard. All credit to her for the swimmer she is. "In the race, I attempted to remain as made as possible and I can't really accept that I pulled it off," she added.
Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt sponsored his perseverance to assuage two youthful superstar rivals as he conveyed a staggering late flood to break clear on a boiling run leg and take gold in an exciting men's Olympic marathon on Monday. Blummenfelt was important for an enormous gathering of just about 40 that fell off the 40km bicycle leg together however looked everything except a top pick among some youthful speedsters. Notwithstanding, he burrowed profound to continue to drive at the front as the gathering was trimmed down to three, preceding flooding clear in the last kilometre to complete in 60 minutes, 45 minutes and 04 seconds to take Norway's first award in the game. Also Read: ICC Announced New Points System For Next World Test Championship CycleAlex Yee's silver made Britain the best country in the Olympic marathon, which joined the program in 2000. Individual 23-year-old Hayden Wilde of New Zealand additionally ran unequivocally to take bronze, while Briton Jonny Brownlee, who won silver in 2016 and bronze in 2012 and was expecting to finish the set without his twofold top dog sibling Alistair, couldn't exactly hold tight and completed fifth. Blummenfelt said he realized he needed to "break" his speedier opponents to win gold. "I don't actually have the leg speed if it descended the floor covering against these folks, so I realized I needed to drag it out from around five minutes away and go super hard and full scale and ideally it is sufficient to break them," he said. "It was an extraordinary inclination to acknowledge I'd got a little hole." Humiliating FALSE START:The race started with an extraordinary and humiliating bogus beginning as a media boat floated before the barge at simply some unacceptable second hindering the course to the water of around 33% of the 56-man field as the rest made a plunge. Jetski riders, in the long run, pulled twelve back after they hammered out around 200 meters, unaware of the caution horns and whistles. The field moved away neatly at the subsequent endeavour and every one of the primary expectations was in touch emerging from the water after the 1,500m swim. A gathering of 10 split away for the initial not many laps of the 40km bicycle leg however the pursuing pack, in the end, brought them in to shape a goliath gathering of 37 before the finish of the fifth of eight laps. Every one of the primary competitors was in there and without any slopes of note to split things up, the race, as was generally anticipated, boiled down to one major run standoff. Yee was the British 10,000m hero on the track in 2018 and after he conveyed a devastating run leg to win the last ITU race before the Games in June he looked top pick as he ran emphatically at the front. Pushing the speed in the warmth the gathering thinned down to three however it was the immensely experienced 27-year-old Blummenfelt, who is the world record holder for the half-Ironman marathon distance, who had the solidarity to break clear. Acknowledging he was unable to be gotten he practically moved his direction down the completing straight, before imploding, completely spent. "It's the second I've been dreaming about for such countless years and seeing the end goal and the blue rug and contacting that tape - to be really ready to assemble it on the day - is something I'm truly glad for," he said. Yee was correspondingly pleased and said: "I'm right ecstatic. I was at that point somewhere down in the well and delved that smidgen in my spirit. It wasn't sufficient to get Kristian however it was sufficient to get silver." Also Read: ICC ODI Rankings: Shikhar Dhawan Bounces 2 Spots To Sixteenth Virat Kohli Static At The Second SpotWilde typified the incredible soul among the competitors, setting aside the effort to assist with dragging Blummenfelt away the floor and the two depleted competitors staggered away from the completion.
Indian shuttlers Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy arose successfully against the England pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy in their last Group A match yet passed up fitting the bill for the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics, in Tokyo on July 27. Positioned tenth on the planet, the Indians beat the world number 18 group 21-17 21-19 in a 44-minute Group A men's copies match at the Musashino Forest Plaza. Notwithstanding, they couldn't make it to the knockout stage as they completed third in Group A behind the highest level Indonesian group of Marcus Gideon Fernaldi and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and world number three Yang Lee and Chi-Lin Wang of Chinese Taipei. Every one of the three groups completed on similar focuses with two successes each and when the number of matches dominated was considered to recognize the qualifiers, the Indians lost. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt Floods Past YoungstersChirag and Satwik's straight-game misfortune to the Indonesians on July 26 expense them.Minutes before the Indian pair stepped on the court, Lee and Wang had finished a three-match dominant over Sukamuljo and Gideon in the previous gathering match, delivering the aftereffect of India's challenge against Britain insignificant. Just the best two sets of each gathering advance to the quarterfinals. In London Olympics, Ashwini Ponnappa and Jwala Gutta too had persevered through a comparable destiny when they bowed out after the focuses won and lost were considered after they attached with the other two sets in the gathering stage. The Indian pair glanced in a decent cadence. They opened up a limited 5-3 lead however the English pair came before long pushed forward 11-10 at the break. Chirag and Satwik gradually began to overwhelm the procedures and at last, got the initial game when Lane hit wide. They again walked to a 6-3 lead in the subsequent game and guaranteed they have a two-point advantage at the stretch. The Indian couple kept its nose ahead at 16-13, riding on the blunders of their adversaries. The English pair prearranged a smaller than normal rebound, drawing equality at 18-18 and took a lead after Satwik got an arrival of serve. Also Read: Novak Djokovic Knows History Is On The Line At Tokyo OlympicsThe Indians, in any case, were ready as they got the match point and changed it easily over to end their mission on a high.
Russian men swimmers finished America's strength in the 100m backstrokes while Kaylee McKeown gave Australia's ladies another Olympic gold to celebrate at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday. Tom Dean won gold and colleague Duncan Scott the silver in the 200 free-form as the two British swimmers left their adversaries afterwards, Brazil's Fernando Scheffer taking the bronze. "It's stunning. It's a little glimpse of heaven having gold around my neck ... I contracted COVID twice over the most recent a year ... sitting in my level in segregation, Olympic gold was 1,000,000 miles away," he said. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan Finishes 10,000 Runs In International Cricket As OpenerIn the men's 100 backstrokes, an occasion won by US swimmers at the last six Games, Evgeny Rylov and Kliment Kolesnikov took best positions on the platform with Rio champion Ryan Murphy of the United States coming third. McKeown conveyed a staggering late fightback in the ladies' 100 backstrokes to pip Canada's Kylie Masse and add to Ariarne Titmus' gold in the 400m free on Monday just as the group gold in the 4x100 free-form hand-off. The 20-year-old McKeown's time was only two-hundredths of a second short of the world record she set in the Australian preliminaries in June. McKeown would more likely than not have had the option to contend at Tokyo if the Games had been hung on time last year with her dad battling with mental disease. He passed on in August. "It's not really what I have experienced, everybody has their own excursion. It just so happens I have made some intense memories," she said when gotten some information about her arrangements. In another race that went last possible minute - Lydia Jacoby of the United States won gold in the ladies' 100m breaststrokes, the 17-year-old Alaskan completing in 1:04.95, 0.27 seconds in front of Tatjana Schoenmaker of South Africa. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics Australia's Ariarne Titmus Shocks American Katie Ledecky
The Indian cricket crew in England set it all up as they had their first place wicket instructional course at the Durham Cricket Club on Tuesday. India's top-request batsmen Captain Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane had a hit on the middle wicket alongside Rishabh Pant, who recuperated from Covid-19 and joined the Test crew in Durham last week. India and England will play a progression of 5 Tests in Nottingham, London, Leeds and Manchester from August 4 to September 14. The India-England confrontation will stamp the start of the second pattern of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The guests played a three-day practice match against County Select XI at this scene recently and will next play an intra-crew game from July 29 preceding taking on England in the Test series. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics Russian Men End Us Mastery In 100m Backstrokes Australia's Ladies Sparkle Again In The Swimming Gasp, who contracted Covid on July 8 during the group's break in London, joined India's profile bubble in Durham on July 22. Prominently, the Indian restricted overs side in Sri Lanka has managed a gigantic blow on Tuesday after the BCCI affirmed that Krunal Pandya tried positive for Covid-19 which prompted the delay of the second T20I in Colombo. The match was booked to begin from 8 pm IST this evening however has been moved back by a day to July 28. 8 players recognized as 'close contacts have been placed in detachment and the whole Indian unexpected will presently go through RT-PCR tests today to determine any further episode in the crew. Quite, Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav should join the Indian Test side in England from Sri Lanka yet they may need to defer their takeoff now in case they are essential for the 8-part list secluding in Colombo. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics: Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt Floods Past YoungstersIndia had won the ODI series 2-1 and was driving 1-0 in the T20I series. The beginning of the ODI series was likewise deferred after the batting mentor and the video investigator of the Sri Lankan group had tried positive for Covid-19.
There's no halting PV Sindhu at the Olympic Games. The Rio Olympic silver medalist broke no perspiration as she slid into the Round of 16 of Women's Singles badminton at Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday, July 28. PV Sindhu, cultivated sixth at the Games, concocted a clinical exertion against lower-positioned Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong Kong in her last Group match. Sindhu required barely 30 minutes to beat Chueng 21-9, 21-16 at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo. Sindhu completes on top of three-lady Group J with 4 focuses from 2 matches. She has not dropped a game so far at the Tokyo Olympics. Sindhu started her mission with an agreeable straight-match dominant over Ksenia Polikarpova on Sunday. Also, Read: Shikhar Dhawan Finishes 10,000 Runs In International Cricket As OpenerThe match against Cheung Ngan Yi, a veteran on the visit was a precarious issue for Sindhu. Yet, the Indian shuttler began solid. She was looking sharp and hitting Victor freely. Sindhu was prevailing from the rear of the court just as at the net. A couple of misleading shots worked for the Hong Kong shuttler yet Sindhu scarcely at any point got off second stuff however fixed a straight-match dominate. Also Read: India In England Virat Kohli Drives A Middle Wicket Instructional Meeting In DurhamSindhu will next face Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark. The Indian shuttler has a 4-1 straight on record in 5 gatherings against the Denmark shuttler. In their last gathering - Swiss Open 2021, Sindhu pounded Mia in straight games. in the semi-last. In any case, at the Thailand Open recently, Sindhu lost to Mia in 3 games in the Round of 32. Sindhu is probably going to confront Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the quarter-last if she goes past Mia in the following round. Sindhu is the solitary Indian excess with a decoration chance in badminton at the Tokyo Olympics. India's copies matching of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty passed up quarters billet notwithstanding a solid show in the gathering stages.
Atanu Das crushed double cross Olympic gold medallist Oh Jin Hyek in a blending Round of 32 conflicts of men's individual segment at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. The match went into a shoot-off where Das struck a 10 because of the Korean's 9. With the success, the 29-year-old Indian booked a spot in Round of 16. Goodness Jin Hyek discovered two 9s to take the main set 26-25 preceding Das three progressive 9s to tie the subsequent set. The third set likewise was a bind with Das hitting three progressive 9s once more. Das improved of Hyek in the fourth set to even out it 4-4, compelling the match to go to a shoot-off. Also Read: Tokyo Olympics PV Sindhu Rages Into Pre Quarterfinals Das and his better half Deepika Kumari have now made it to the Round of 16. They are the two Indians left in the conflict. Prior to that day, Das saw off an extreme test from Chinese Taipei's Deng Yu-Cheng in a five-setter to move into cycle two. Both the players won two sets each after some extreme shooting to be secured 4-4 and in the decider to they were going in a dead heat till 19-all. Yet, the toxophilite from Chinese Taipei disintegrated under tension, failing a 7 as Das, who had slipped behind new kid on the block Pravin Jadhav in the positioning round on Friday, held his nerve to seal a 6-4 success in the wake of penetrating in a 9 in the yellow ring.Also Read: India In England Virat Kohli Drives A Middle Wicket Instructional Meeting In Durham
Indian rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh finished their Tokyo Games crusade in the eleventh situation in the men's lightweight twofold sculls occasion, the best at any point result for the country in the Olympics here on Thursday. The Indian pair timed 6:29.66 to complete fifth in the Final B, which was not a decoration round, and end at eleventh by and large at the Sea Forest Waterway. Ireland, Germany and Italy won the gold, silver and bronze, separately, after the Final A race later in the day. Also Read: Archery: Atanu Das Overcomes Koreas Double Cross Olympic HeroOn Wednesday, Arjun and Arvind had neglected to meet all requirements for the decoration round in the wake of completing 6th and toward the end in the subsequent elimination round. They had timed 6:24.41 to complete toward the end in the six-group elimination round 2. The main three sets in every one of the two elimination rounds had equipped for the decoration around. Arjun and Arvind have, nonetheless, created the best-ever Olympic execution by Indian rowers by coming to the elimination rounds. Also Read: India In England Virat Kohli Drives A Middle Wicket Instructional Meeting In DurhamWhile Arjun expects the job of the arbour, Arvind is the group's stroker. The two had completed fifth in their warms on Saturday. The occasion remembers two rowers for a sculling boat utilizing two paddles each.
Lionel Messi finally signed his long-awaited contract with PSG on Tuesday night to complete the move and confirm the end of a long-term relationship with FC. Barcelona sends Paris Saint-Germain into a new era.Paris Saint-Germain said in a statement that the 34-year-old Argentine star had signed a two-year contract with the option for a third season. "I am excited to start a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain," said Messi. "Everything at the club matches my football ambitions. I know how talented the team and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I can't wait to stepping out onto the pitch at the parc des princes. Salary details were not disclosed, but a person familiar with the negotiations previously told The Associated Press that Messi will receive about 35 million euros ($ 41 million) from his net worth annually. The person said on condition of anonymity before signing the contract. "I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join Paris Saint-Germain and we are proud to welcome him and his family to Paris," said Nasser Al-Khelaifi president of Paris Saint-Germain. "He has made no secret of his desire to continue competing at the highest level and winning titles, and of course our ambition as a team is to do the same."Crowds of Paris Saint-Germain fans gathered at Paris Le Bourget airport to greet Messi, who wore a jersey with the slogan "Ici c'est Paris" ("This is Paris").The words are a longtime familiar refrain from a favored fan chant at Parc des Princes stadium, where Messi is to be presented to them before kickoff of Saturday night's game against Strasbourg. So excited was his arrival that police had to push him to prevent the airport's metal barriers from falling down as fans rushed forward to get a better view. He then traveled to Paris, escorted by a police escort, which included several officers on motorcycles, all dressed in black at the rear. When the disbelief of relegation to one of the greatest footballers of all time became a sensation, many gathered to catch a glimpse of Messi on the field. They got their wish when the smiling star briefly greeted them before undergoing a medical examination. Earlier, Messi's father and agent, Jorge, also confirmed that his son was moving to Paris Saint-Germain in a brief exchange with reporters at Josep Taradillas Barcelona's El Prat airport, before boarding his flight in afternoon.Messi arrived with his wife and his three children and boarded a private jet."With all that, towards a new adventure. All five together," said Antonella Roccuzzo on Instagram with a photo of her with her husband on the plane.PSG supporters have witnessed their club's transformation over the past decade since the arrival of sovereign investments from Qatar tied to the emir. Once Messi's contract with Barcelona expired and the Catalan club couldn't retain him, Paris Saint-Germain was one of the few clubs that was able to finance a deal to sign the world's best player six times.Messi's arrival gives Paris Saint-Germain massive attacking options, as he is linked with World Cup winner Kylian Mbappé and Brazilian forward Neymar.Neymar posted on Instagram a video of the two hugging and playing for Barcelona: "back together."While PSG had to pay 222 million euros (then $261 million) to sign Neymar from Barcelona in 2017, there was no transfer fee for Messi. Messi has become the most desiered free agent in football history after his attempts to stay at Barcelona were rejected last week by the Spanish League because his salary did not meet financial regulations, with the Catalan club heavily in debt. 1.2 billion euros (1.4 million dollars) And soon, Mauricio Pochettino, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, got in touch with his Argentine after Barcelona announced last Thursday that Messi would be leaving the club, he joined at age 13. Messi won every major title with Barcelona and was granted a emotional press conference on Sunday to mark the end of an era.Only Cristiano Ronaldo in the current era challenges Messi's status as the greatest of all time. Paris Saint-Germain is hoping not only that Messi will help the team regain the French title it lost to Lille last season, but that it will ultimately win the Champions League.If Pochettino used the 4-3-3 method, the three in front could see Messi on the right. What should be less demanding is Paris Saint-Germain's compliance with the UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules. Some flexibility in the rules has been provided due to the pandemic and the changes are due to the system that is designed to stop losses. Paris Saint-Germain President Al-Khelaifi,as President of the Association of European Clubs and a member of the UEFA Executive Committee, is involved in the process of discussing a broader update of the FFP that could once again allow a spending without control. Also Read- Olympics: Rowers Arjun and Arvind finish eleventh in lightweight Double sculls in Tokyo
The online gaming industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% to $ 2 billion by 2023, up from $ 906 million in 2019, according to a report by the All India Games Federation (AIGF) and EY India. Driven largely by a young tech-savvy population, wide internet coverage, better performing smartphones at affordable prices. India is now the fifth largest online gaming market in the world and is expected to grow even further after. of the digitization caused by Covid-19. virus. Online games are also the fourth largest sub-segment of the media and entertainment industry. The report stated that online game players are expected to grow from 360 million in 2020 to 510 million in 2022. While real money online game players are expected to grow from 80 million in 2020 to 150 million in 2023. The results revealed that by creating more than 11,000 jobs, the esports sector is estimated to generate around $ 100 billion in economic value for India between 2021 and 2025, including investments, in-app purchases and profits. Looking at the industry growth prospects, the report also looks at the effects of GST and obstacles that could affect the industry's business operations. He said that the tax rate should not exceed 20% as this could lead to gaming operators and consumers not joining the government licensing system and entering the gray market. Online games operate on a "fee" model in which the gaming platform charges additional fees to facilitate play or "freemium" models where play is free, but additional features may require the user to purchase certain items from an immediate price. The report said that the rational imposition of a GST is important for the sustainability of the industry. The vast majority of countries tax the online gaming industry at or below standard GST / VAT rates. The most common mode of taxation is based on commissions (platform fees) earned by industry players in markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and EU countries (except France). In some countries (e g South Africa, Singapore and Australia), a credit model is followed in which the total value of bets is taxed at a discretionary discount allowed on payments (prizes) made to players. "Valuation disputes under the Goods and Services Tax Act (GST) have been daunting for the industry. Most importantly, regressive taxes for these emerging sectors can make companies unsustainable in India. Our recommendation is that tax authorities should align their policies with internationally accepted tax principles. In the industry, online games provide certainty to the industry. " The report highlighted the much-discussed issue of the legality of online gaming in India and stated that various higher courts across the country have held that Rummy, Poker, and Fantasy Sports are games of skill and do not amount to gambling. Electronic sports must also qualify as a game of skill by applying the principles established by the courts. EY partner Bipin Sapra said: "The government needs to state & clarify that games of skill like games of rummy, fantasy, poker, etc., which are different from games of chance like lottery, gambling, Random games are taxed at the GST rate. Normal services will be 18% and the taxable value is the platform fee or commission fee. Clarifying this meaning would give certainty to the industry and encourage more investment in this sector ". Also Read- Lionel Messi signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona
Neeraj Chopra's phenomenal show at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics ensured that he secured 14 places in the world rankings. Neeraj, who won gold in the javelin throw, India's first medal in track and field, currently ranks second with 1,315 points. Germany's Johannes Witter, who missed a medal at the Olympics, continues to lead with a score of 1,396. Before the current ranking was revealed, Neeraj was ranked 16th in the world. At the Tokyo Games, Neeraj threw 87.58 meter to take gold and became India's second individual gold medalist at the Olympics.While strong favorite Vetter finished ninth in the final, Neeraj threw better than two athletes from the Czech Republic to finish on the podium. Jakob Vadlejch took silver with a best time of 86.67 meters, and former world champion Vitezslav Vesely won bronze with a throw of 85.44 meters. "It's an incredible feeling. It's the first time India has won a gold medal in athletics, so I feel great. We only have one gold in other sports. Milka Singh wanted to hear the national anthem in a stadium. He is no longer with us but his dream has been fulfilled."Neeraj said after his historic victory.Also Read: Billion-dollar online gaming industry seeks clarity on valuation, taxation
Opener KL Rahul reinforced his 84 in the First test with a superb 100 to break India's seven-year-old centuries drought at Lords on Thursday. Rahul became the first Indian after Ajinkya Rahane and the 10th overall to earn a place on the cricket househonors tables.Rahul brought the second hundred of him against England in the 212-ball. Rahul had hit nine boundaries and one six when he reached the three digits.Rahul went head-to-head with England's pace attack and came out with a good hundred, helping his team dominate the game in the final session of opening day.Notably, Rahul also became the second batsman to reach one hundred in the 2021-23 cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. This is KL Rahul's sixth test hundred and his second against England.Rahul leaves all fourth stump delivery and didn't care much about the incoming deliveries and knew where his off stump was and covered the swing. As soon as Rohit left the scene, Rahul upped the ante and ended the opening day with a brilliant sixth hundred.Placed in the position of the Lords, the Indian inaugural pair of KL Rahul (55 hits from 143balls)and Rohitnegated cloudy conditions on a good batting surface during the away team's inaugural track in the first century since the 2007 Tour.After negotiating two deliveries that went away. Rohit was surprised with one that came in, much to Anderson's delight, who overcame a close quartet to retain his place on the team. Anderson struck again in the 50th over when Cheteshwar Pujara fell to nine after edging outswinger to Jonny Bairstow on the third slip to leave the visitors at 150-2. But Rahul raised the scoring rate after Rohit's departure and ignited his half century.England, without seamer Stuart Broad due to a torn right calf, called up Haseeb Hamid, Moen Ali, Mark Wood, Zach Crowley and Dan Lawrence.Also Read- Neeraj Chopra rises to second spot in world rankings after Olympic gold
England's Ole Robinson knocked out India's captain Virat Kohli at the end of the first day of second test, calling the precious wicket the greatest of his fledgling career.Fresh from his five-wicket haul in first opening test at Trent Bridge, Robinson cleared Kohli (42) who edged it to Joe Root on the first slip after taking the second fresh ball.Virat is probably mybiggest wicket so far, so I was happy with that. It was a great moment. The plan was always for him to bowl the fourth-fifth stump line, back of the length. Fortunately, the plan worked,said Robinson. After the stumps on Thursday.KL Rahul remained undefeated at 127wielding his bat from the first ball to the end, while his great opening partner Rohit Sharma played fluently before going out for 83, his best score in overseas test to lead India 276-3 on day one after Root opted to bowl. Robinson praised the efforts of opposing hitters for their efforts, but also felt his team was unlucky. "There were probably 10-15 hits and misses that he could count and another day we could have had it two or three earlier." "We definitely looked at the circumstances and thought we could get some of them early here. I think on another day it (wickets) might have happened. "I felt we did a good performance," he said. "We worked hard against their batters and to be fair they played very well. Dense clouds in the morning delayed the start of the game, as Root was quick to choose a bowling game to take advantage of the conditions, which did not happen. When asked if the field was letting them down, he said: "We expected the field to be a little bit faster, a little bit smoother.’’ Obviously, it's a little bit slow. "The swing was a bit inconsistent; I don't know if it was the ball or the overhead. We decided to swing a bit, which we felt was a good plan, but the wicket was a bit slow on that and not as responsive as we think it might be. " Stuart Broad's absence (a torn calf) meant that Robinson shared the new ball with paceman James Anderson and said he was ready to take on the challenge. "It has been a privilege to share the new ball with Jimmy’’. I have shown in the last two games that I am ready to work when it arrives," he signed the exit.Also Read: Neeraj Chopra rises to second spot in world rankings after Olympic gold
Komalika Bari became the new under-21 world champion at the youth World Championships in Wroclaw on Sunday. India's junior recurve archer also took gold in men's and mixed team events. In the U21 men's team final match, the Indian team Dheeraj Bommadevara, Aditya Choudhary and Parth Sushant Salunkhe took the gold in a very exciting way. The Indian trio rallied to score a 5-3 victory over Spain. Parth Salunkhe later joined Komalika Bari in the mixed tag team event, for another gold for India. The paedal of thir made a great comeback against the Spanish pair to win 5-3 after losing 2-0 in the match. Previously in the U21 Bronze Medal Match, the trio of Komalika Bari, Tanisha Verma and Tisha Punia lost 1-5 to Ukraine in India's first loss. Komalika Bari then grabbed her second gold me day in the women's individual competition after defeating Spain's Canales Elia 7-3 in the final. She became the second Indian woman after Deepika Kumari to win the U-21 World Championship and the U-18 title. Bari won the title of cadet in Madrid in 2019.Also Read- KL Rahul becomes 10th Indian to hit Test hundred at LordsPreviously, in the men's U-18 recurve team final, top seeds Bishal Changmai, Vickey Ruhal and Amit Kumar beat the France team in a tight final. The Indians beat the France team by 5-3.
Things exploded between India captain Virat Kohli and veteran England player James Anderson during the first session of day 4 of the second test at Lords. Kohli seemed to be angry about something Anderson had told him. "You swearing at me again are you? This isn’t your fu***ng backyard," Kohli could be heard saying over the stump mic to Anderson's during the 17th over of the day. Chirp chirp chirp. This is what old age makes you do," Kohli could be heard saying after Anderson bowled the fifth delivery of the over. Kohli was looking good during his short stay at the crease before Sam Curran dismissed him for 20. Kohli edged one straight to Jos Buttler India finally finished the session at 56/3 with a lead of just 29 times. India earlier lost its first wicket KL Rahul, who scored a century in the first innings, and Rohit Sharma in the first 12 overs of the day. In reacting to the incident, Stuart Broad, who was ruled from the ongoing test series, reminded fans of the Anderson five wicket hauls at Lords, saying that the honours board at the venue's suggests it his "actual backyard". "The Lord's honours board suggests it's as close to Jimmy's backyard as Jimmy's actual backyard. Love the fire but that language will have him in trouble," Broad tweeted.Also Read- Archery Youth World Championships: Komalika Bari wins successive world titles, record haul for India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the dates of the T20 World Cup matches on Tuesday, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17 to November 14. As 8 teams will participate in the qualifying round of which 4 will reach the Super 12 stage, which will start from October 23. The long-awaited India-Pakistan match, will kick off on October 24 in Dubai. Both India and Pakistan are entered in Group Two of the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup, which also includes Afghanistan and New Zealand as other two automatic qualifiers. India plays a total of 4 matches in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. None of their Super 12 matches in Sharjah have been scheduled. Meanwhile, Super 12 of first group move begins with two heavyweight battles. South Africa and Australia kick off the Super 12 in Abu Dhabi, which will be followed by the repeat of 2016 T20 World Cup final between England and the West Indies in Dubai on 23 October.India's fixtures at T20 World CupIndia vs Pakistan - October 24 - 6 pm local time in Dubai India vs New Zealand - October 31 - 6 pm local time in Dubai India vs Afghanistan - November 3 - 6 pm local time in Abu Dhabi India vs B1 (qualifier) - November 5 - 6 pm local time in Dubai India vs A2 (qualifier) - November 8 - 6 pm local time in Dubai. Overview of teams for T20 World CupRound 1 (Top 2 teams from each group qualify for Super 12)Group A: Ireland, Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Namibia Group B: Oman, Papua New Guinea, Scotland Bangladesh Super 12 (Top 4 teams qualify for semi-final) Group 1: Australia, South Africa, England, West Indies, A 1, B2 Group 2: India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan, A2, B1 The tournament will kick off with the Group B first round match between hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea at 2:00 p.m. local time on October 17, with Scotland and Bangladesh, the other teams from Group B match start in evening 6pm. Ireland, Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Namibia, which make up Group A, will play in Abu Dhabi the next day, with first-round matches continuing till October 22. The top two teams in each group will move to the Super12 stage of the tournament, starting on October 23. Top 4 teams from the Super 12 will make it to the semi-final. Reserve days for semi-finals and finalThe first semi-final will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10 at 6pm local time. Dubai will host the second semi-final on November 11. Both semifinals have backup days. The finalThe final of the tournament will take place in Dubai at 6pm local time on November 14, Sunday, with Monday being the reservation day for the final.Also Read- KL Rahul becomes 10th Indian to hit Test hundred at Lords
India's paceman shine with both bat and ball on Monday when Virat Kohli's team thrashed England by 151 runs in the Lord's second test. The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in a five-match series after their third win in 19 test matches at home of cricket after a match draw at Trent Bridge. England, who were to win 272 in least 60 overs on last day, were sent off to 120. They were in dire straits at 1-2 after Jaspreet Burmrah and Mohamed Shami knocked out openers Rory Burns and Dom Sibley. without anything. His teammate Mohamed Siraj then continued the game with a score of 4-32, a comeback that saw him finish the game by bowling No11 James Anderson's. Previously, Shami, with 56 not out, and Bumrah (34 not out) had the highest scores in the tests and shared a standing position on ninth wicket with a score of 89, India their innings on 298-8. Then Bumrah had burns wicket with nothing when the lefthander was caught from a leading edge at wide mid-off. The struggling Sibley followed soon afterwards when he nicked a superb Shami leg-cutter to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. It was the first time in 141 years of test cricket in England that both home opener was played for a duck in the innings. Haseeb Hameed was dropped in the slips on four before his nine off 45 balls ended when lbw to an Ishant Sharma nip-backer, despite a review. England's 67-4 at tea became 67-5 three balls after that when England captain Joe Root, who had a superb 180 no-out in the first innings, fell for 33 when edged a Bumrah ball that angled in to opposing captain Kohli at first slip Jos Buttler was dropped on two in the slips by Kohli off Bumrah. But at the other end, Siraj hit twice on successive balls to leave England 67-5, with Moen Ali getting caught by a Kohli before Sam Curran completes pair edging to pant. New batsman Olly Robinson, on the England team without Ben Stokes, took a break from all cricket due to mental health issues and teammate Chris Wokes (heel injury), gamely resisted for 35 balls. But Robinson finally had the lbw on review for Bumrah, who finished with impressive numbers of 3-33 in 15 overs. His exit started collapse that saw England lost their last three wickets all on 120, with Buttler caught behind for 25 before Anderson fell. India resumed Monday on 181-6, a lead of 154. Robinson struck with the new ball so the danger Pant was caught behind for 22, with India now 194-7.With Shami and Bumrah consistently scoring, Root put spinner Mooen Ali back in to attack. Bumrah, however, was dropped on 22 by first slip Root off Mooen Ali. Shami passed his second 50 in 53 tests in driving successive Mooen Ali deliveries for four and six off to reach the landmark in just 57 balls. This innings recalls his 51 not out against England at Nottingham's Trent Bridge in 2014. Bumrah also topped his highest test score for the second time in the series after 28 at Nottingham.Also Read- Virat Kohli, James Anderson involved in verbal battle: 'Chirp chirp chirp, this is what old age makes you do'
Online games have become increasingly popular in India in recent years. People using their phones to play online games using websites or apps has become common in the country.Indians are obsessed with PUBG, or even real money gaming apps like rummy or teen Patti, around 40% of all internet users play online games every year. Recently, online gambling and fantasy games have seen a massive increase in popularity through the use of gambling sites in India. With these major advancements in the online gaming industry, it is natural to wonder what various factors have contributed to its rise.5 reasons why online games are so popular in India1) Variety of gamesThe first the most important secret of the success of online games remains the wide variety of games that are now accessible to the Indian public. There are action / adventure mobile games like BGMI or Free Fire, countless simulation and puzzle games, and even real money gaming apps like rummy or poker. On top of all this, the mobile gaming industry in India has expanded thanks to many people now wanting to gamble during cricket seasons like IPL.2) Better smartphone technologyIn the last decade, the smartphone sector in India has achieved a lot, which made it possible for the country to create cheaper, more efficient and technologically advanced smartphones for everyone. With the introduction of low and mid-range smartphones in the market, mobile gaming is no longer the pursuit of luxury that it used to be. Now anyone can play online games.3) Cheaper data packagesThere would be no online games without the various data packages that Indian telecom now offer their customers at discounted prices. Since the introduction to the market of Jio, owned by Reliance, 4G data packages have become very cheap and accessible to all types of people in the Indian community. And again, the Internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity in every home.4) Convenient payment optionsNot only online games are available for all budgets, but they also accept very convenient and reliable payment methods. It used to be that Indians used to mistrust using any online forms of payment.But thanks to payment methods like UPI and Netbanking, or even payment apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm, people are more inclined to play online games and even pay money to unlock more features.5) COVID-19 pandemicWhy could the pandemic be the reason for the success of online games? Well, that's because the pandemic has suddenly forced the entire country into frequent lockdowns. With jobs suspended and no new sources of entertainment, online gaming has been a great relief to many trapped at home.Online games have not only become a source of entertainment for people, but also a source of distraction and relaxation during these difficult times.Also Read- Billion-dollar online gaming industry seeks clarity on valuation, taxation
Odisha Chief Minister Naveenn Patnaik announced his sponsorship of Indian hockey for another 10 years after the teams' impressive performance at the Tokyo Olympics. Each player has been awarded 10 lakh and each supporting staff 5 lakh by the state government. "You made us all so proud of your energetic fight in Tokyo. These are very emotional moments for India to witness the revival of Indian hockey. For nearly four decades, hockey fans have been eager to see India win a medal in the Olympic Games". Mr. Patnaik Congratulates to the hockey teams. "The way the whole country has been glued to the screens to watch team games, it's pretty clear that there is more to hockey than just sport. In this pandemic, it's remarkable that our teams have worked so hard despite all the challenges and come out victorious. " Noting that in these times of crisis, the teams have brought smiles on the faces of crores of Indian, Mr. Patnaik said: “We in Odisha are happy that our partnership with Hockey India has led to such a great achievement for the country. I believe Odisha and hockey are destined to become synonymous. Odisha will support hockey teams for another 10 years." After Sahara's sponsorship of Indian hockey ended, Odisha went through its public sector unit, Odisha Mining Corporation, to sponsor national teams (men / women, junior / old) in 2018. The sponsorship was 140 crore for a period of five years. Mr. Patnaik gave13 different awards. While Harmanpreet Singh won the player with the most goals scored, PR Sreejesh was awarded for saving the most goals. Each team presented a framed jersey signed by the players to CM. The government also awarded 50 lakh rupees to Hockey India. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Patnaik and the people of Odisha for showing their love and affection for the sport. With your continued support, Indian Hockey looks forward to building on the achievements of the Tokyo Olympics and continue this steady rise to take it back to the elite level where it belongs,” said Narinder Dhruv Batra, president of the Indian Olympic Association. Odisha Sports and Youth Services Minister Tusharkanti Behera, departmental Secretary R. Vineel Krishna and chairman of the Odisha Hockey promotion council Dilip Tirkey were present.Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk auctioned her Tokyo Olympics silver medal for $ 125,000 to help heart surgery for an eight-month-old baby in her home country. Poland abka Polska's convenience story company bought Andrejczyk’s silver medal for $ 125,000 and after winning the bidding war, she asked the javelin star to keep her medal. The baby will now undergo surgery at Stanford University. Maria Andrejczyk won silver with a 64.61-meter throw, while Australian Kelsey Lee Barber took bronze with a record of 64.56, her best performance this season. She was behind China's Liu Shiying, who won the gold medal after throwing 66.34 meters. Andrejczyk, who finished fourth at the 2016 Olympics and the favorite after reaching the world-leading 71.40m in May, struggled to find that form.The Polish Javelin star has opened up about his decision to auction his medal, saying it didn't take long to make his decision because he wanted to help him by auctioning off his prized possession. "It was the first fundraiser I ever participated in and I knew he was the right person," she wrote on her Facebook page on August 11 in her native language. This fundraiser for a Polish boy named Miloszek. He has a serious heart defect and needs surgery. "He already has a head start from Kubus — a boy who didn’t make it in time but whose amazing parents decided to pass on the funds they collected," she wrote on social mediaAlso Read- Five reasons why online games are so popular in India
On Thursday, the Afghan news agency Ariana reported that Zaki Anwari, a soccer player for the Afghan national team, died after falling from a US plane at the Kabul airport on Monday. Crowds of people seeking to flee Afghanistan have gathered at the airport since Taliban fighters took power on Sunday, many of whom were seen trying to board a moving plane. Ariana said that Zaki Anwari fell from a US Air Force Boeing C-17 plane, and the death was confirmed by the Directorate General for Sports. Anwari was one of thousands of Afghans who flocked to Hamid Karzai International Airport on Monday, a day after the Taliban seized the Afghan capital, hoping to board a plane out of the country. He reportedly boarded a C-17 that was about to leave Kabul. Zaki Anwari’s remains were said to have been found aboard the US Air Force C-17 transport plane after the aircraft dashed to escape the advancing Taliban while carrying hundreds of refugees. Hundreds of Afghans were seen crowding a US Air Force plane as it took off from the runway. Some managed to stick to the wheels of flight or sit on the wings, only to fall into the sky. New videos emerged from the Kabul airport showing women crying for help outside the gates and barbed wire, asking troops to let them in. In the video, women are heard saying: "Help us, the Taliban are coming."Also Read- Battlegrounds Mobile India esports kicks off with a prize of Rs 1 crore on July 19
When Epic publicly rejected Apple and Google's App Store terms and hit the "Sue All" button in 2020, it seemed like the battle was just beginning. Apparently though, the daggers had already been out for a while, and were as sharp as possible. Today we learned that a Google executive even proposed to resolve a dispute with Epic by reaching an agreement with Tencent to wrest control of the company from founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. Tencent, the Chinese group that owns Riot Games and parts of several other large developers, owns 40% of Epic Games, while Sweeney is the majority shareholder. According to a court document filed by Epic today, an anonymous Google executive once suggested that if Epic isn't playing well, Google should talk to Tencent about buying Epic stock "to gain more control" from the Fortnite developer, or even can do it working with Tencent to take over Epic entirely. "Google has realized that Epic may not accept its offer." As a "potential alternative," a senior Google executive suggested that Google "consider approaching Tencent," a company that has a minority stake in Epic, (i) buy Epic shares from Tencent to gain more control over Epic. or (ii) Join Tencent to buy 100% of Epic. The details come from a unredacted complaint Epic filed today in the US District Court in Northern California. Tencent was still hidden along with other details. But yesterday the court rejected the search giant's request to keep this information sealed, which is why the full document has now been made public. "It appears, sadly, that Google was indeed contemplating a coordinated, multinational hostile takeover attempt of Epic in response to Fortnite launching outside of Google Play," Sweeney wrote on Twitter. Epic's lawsuit against Google is very similar to the lawsuit filed by Apple, which was prosecuted earlier this year. Epic says Google's anti-competitive actions are "forcing app developers and consumers" to use the Google Play Store, which requires sales cut just like Apple's App Store.The big difference is that Apple's App Store is mandatory on iPhones, but for phones running Google's Android operating system, Epic had the option to launch Fortnite as a side-download app, which it did. According to the filing, Google feared that the Fortnite launcher, which later became the Epic Games Store, was a "contagion" that would alienate others from the Google Play Store. Epic presents Google as a scheme that tried to strike a special deal to prevent the Google Play Store from rejecting it, while at the same Tencent surprise everyone. The complaint also notes that Google made similar side agreements with other game publishers, including Activision Blizzard, to keep them on the Google Play Store, and describes the agreements Google made with phone manufacturers to prevent them from pre-installing non-Google stores, resulting in "exclusivity". Epic is seeking an injunction requiring Google to stop what Sweeney and his company consider anti-competitive measures. As in the case of Apple, Epic frames the lawsuit as a fight for software freedom and says Google has failed to deliver on its promise to maintain "an open and competitive Android ecosystem for all users and industry participants."Also Read- Afghan national team footballer Zaki Anwari dies in fall from US plane at Kabul airport
Shaili Singh, a 17-year-old long jumper won the silver medal at the Under-20 World Championships in Nairobi on Sunday. Under the guidance of long jump great Anjo Bobby George and coached by her husband Robert, Shailie missed gold by 1 cm but has established herself as a star to watch. Incidentally, Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra became the U-20 world champion five years ago. In her third jump, Shelley breaks her personal best of 6.59m to move to provisional first after dropping to fourth at the end of the second round. However, Sweden's Maya Askag, the junior European champion, beat Shaili in fourth round by the narrowest margin to finally win the gold medal. Shaili previous best jump was 6.48m. Shaylee's next two jumps were fouls. She regrouped, hoping to better Askag in the final round. She clasped her hands in prayer as she completed the jump, but bend down and hit the track repeatedly with her palm in disappointment when the 6.37m was displayed on the electronic board. Shaili's eyes filled with tears before she regained her composure, and held the tricolor over her shoulders to cap a successful evening in her first international competition in the Kenyan capital at 1,795 meters above sea level.The journey she made from Jhansi to Nairobi in her fledgling and promising career was full of metaphorical uphill climbs. As a child, she ran without shoes, but had a brave blister to compete in school competitions. Her family found it difficult to put three full meals on the table. Mother Vinita is an ardent fan, and the first person she calls to update on results. My mother told me before the final not to worry. She expected me to win the gold medal. Next time I will win the gold medal. I wanted to hear the national anthem playing in the stadium. As she is a single mother, it was difficult for her but my mother looked after me, my sister, and my brother,” Shaili said.Also Read- Neeraj Chopra rises to second spot in world rankings after Olympic gold Anju, the national record holder and the world's greatest bronze medalist, hopes that Shaili will reach even greater heights and win an Olympic medal for the country. "She can improve the national record (6.83 meters). Our main goal for Shalie is to help her finish the podium at the Olympic Games, which is the most valuable thing. If our traienee can win a medal, I will consider it as my own". Anju said Before the U-20 World Championship, Coach Robert set a goal for Shaili of 6.60 meters knowing that his explosive speed on the track would be difficult to counter. "She usually meets my goals. But I know she capable of bigger things. She is a teenage athlete but has the spirit of an adult. I can promise you that she will rule the track and field circuit for the next 10 years. It was her first international competition and she won. silver at the world championships and I'm happy.” said Robert Shaili is the first in her family to play sports. She has her mother to thank for encouraging her to pursue track and field, even though the family was not well off. It was Vinita who alerted Shaili about the selection trials after seeing an advertisement in a newspaper. Shaili entered the Lucknow Sports Hostel, but her big break came after she caught the eye of Robert, even though she ended up with no medals and was not in the right style at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Vijayawada in 2017. A week later, Anju saw her at a Inter district junior champion, and the couple agreed they had found an athlete with the potential to become the next big star. "She was a rough diamond. Being able to find an athlete like this is a precious thing. We knew that if we guided her, we would make it great," says Anju.Also Read- Google once considered teaming up with Tencent to take over Epic Games
Odisha FC is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Malaysian football club Johor Dar Al-Tazim on a loan contract for midfielder Liridon Krasniqi, who will now represent Bhubaneswar in the upcoming 8th edition of the Indian Super Cup. League (Hero ISL). The 29-year-old attacking midfielder started his career in European and made his professional debut for FK Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic in 2011 before joining Turkish club Ankaraspor. He was loaned out to another club in Turkey: Fethiyespor. Liridon moved to Malaysia in 2015 and played for Kedah Darul Aman Football Club. He also won the 2016 Malaysian Cup and the 2017 Malaysian Cup for Kedah before signing with Málaga United in 2019. In the previous season, Laridon had a contract with reigning Malaysian Premier League champion Johor Darul Ta'zim, and later represented the Newcastle Jets of Australia in the A-League on loan in early 2021. Liridon had the unique feat of representing three national teams. Having played for the Albanian Under-21 side and the Kosovo senior team, he made his debut for the Malaysian senior national team earlier this year. After joining the club, he said: "I am very happy to join Odisha FC and I am looking forward to starting a great journey in India. I hope to have a great season in the future with coach Kiko Ramirez. I can't wait for it to start and meet my teammates at OFC. We will try to bring Joy to all Odisha fans in the next [Hero] ISL." OFC coach Kiko Ramírez explained: "Liridon will give us character, attitude and strength. He is a player with great physical ability and good technique. He is a midfielder who can help us in attack and in defense and will give us energy that the team needs to fight for the full 90 minutes. " Odisha Club President Mr. Raj Athwal said: "We are delighted to welcome Malaysia international Liridon Krasniqi to Odisha Football Club. He is an accomplished midfielder in defense, adding more depth and quality to the team."Also Read- India's Shaili Singh wins silver in women's long jump at U20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi
Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia will not compete in the upcoming World Wrestling Championships after recommending a six-week rehabilitation program to treat a ligament he suffered in his right knee in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics. The World Championships will be held in Oslo, Norway, from October 2 to10, and Punia will not be able to begin his mat training until his rehabilitation program is completed. Punia recently underwent an MRI scan to find out the extent of his injury in Russia in June before the Olympics and consulted with Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, who runs the Center for Sports Medicine at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. "It's a ligament tear and Dr. Dinshaw asked me to go through a six-week rehab program. I won't be able to compete in the world championships," Punia told PTI. There are no ranking series events organized for the rest of the year and Punia said his season is over. "The World Championship was the only major tournament on the calendar this year. I don't see myself competing in any other tournament this season." Punia was injured in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics when he participated at Russian tournament, Ali Aliyev in June. He had lost his semi-final match against AbulMazhid Kudiev, who grabbed the Indian's right leg and threw it roughly in the first half of the match. This impact had an effect on Bajrang's right knee and he immediately left the mat, but he competed in the Olympics and won a bronze medal in the 65kg category. "As it was my first Olympics and I had a dream of winning an Olympic medal, I participated in Tokyo despite the pain," he said. Bajrang said he has not consulted any particular physical therapist for his rehabilitation. "I'm doing it myself in a Sonepat. Dr. Dinshaw recommended some exercises that I do every day now in the gym. The mat training time will also go to rehab." The 27-year-old said he wants to continue with his Georgian coach Shako Bentinidis, who has now left for his country Since the Indian Wrestling Federation has not offered him a new contract.Also Read- Odisha FC sign Malaysian international Liridon Krasniqi on loan
French and Spanish media reported on Tuesday that Real Madrid made an offer of 160 million euros ($ 188.11 million) to buy Paris Saint-Germain France forward Kylian Mbappe.There were no immediate comments from either club and the France daily L'Equipe said that Paris Saint-Germain's position remained unchanged, Ligue 1 club decided to keep Mbappe until at least the end of his contract in June next year even though he could leave for nothing. Marca from Spain said the move was a first by Real Madrid, who had always its sights on the 22-year-old World Cup champion who scored 42 goals in all competitions for PSG last season and said he wanted to move to Spain. The As.com website quoted actual sources as saying that the fact money was not an issue for wealthy Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain was an obstacle for Real Madrid. Any sale of Mbappé would allow Paris Saint-Germain to recoup some of Lionel Messi's salary package after they signing the Argentine forward and six-time Ballon d'Or winner from Barcelona earlier this month. Paris Saint-Germain finished last season with just one major title, the French cup, after losing the league title by one point to Lille and losing in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Real, now managed by Italian Carlo Ancelotti were runners-up at the domestic level last season against Atletico. Mbappe joined Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco in 2017, initially on loan and then permanently a year later with a 180 million euros contract.Also Read- India interested in hosting 2036, 2040 Olympics: IOC President Thomas Bach
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said that India is among a group of countries interested in hosting the Olympics in 2036, 2040 and beyond. The International Olympic Committee recently announced that Brisbane will host the 2032 Summer Games. Even after the Australia, Brisbane was chosen last month to host the 2032 Summer Games, the IOC has a waiting list of suitors to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040 and even beyond, Bach said in a report. Ambitious host countries include Indonesia, India, Germany and Qatar. "And this is just the ones which come to my mind". So, we really are in a very good position for the long term. Bach said according to the Wall Street Journal. Bach's comments came at a time when the multi-million-dollar costs of hosting the Games have sparked controversy. The recently held Tokyo Games also faced an outcry over the amount of money spent to host the Olympics. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Secretary General Rajiv Mehta has confirmed to PTI that they have already shown interest in hosting the showpiece event. "In a meeting of the International Olympic Committee via video conference before Tokyo Olympics, the IOA expressed interest in hosting the Olympics in 2036 and beyond," Mehta said. Delhi's Chief Deputy Minister Manish Sisodia said in March this year that they would do their best and develop the infrastructure for a successfully bid to host the 2048 Games, to celebrate 100 years of independence. India has also shown interest in hosting the 2032 Olympics as part of a long-term hosting strategy that also includes the 2030 Asian Games and the 2026 Youth Olympics. Qatar and Riyadh awarded the Asian Games of 2030 and 2034 in December.Also Read- Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia to skip wrestling world championships in October
Krunal and Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians joined the team camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the second phase Indian Premier League (IPL). Mumbai Indians will begin the second phase of 2021 IPL campaign against the Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on September 19. The five-time champion is currently fourth in the table with eight points, including four wins and three losses in seven matches. Sharing a picture of Pandya brothers on social media, the Mumbai Indian wrote, "Humare Pandya brothers aa gaye (Our Pandya brothers have arrived)." Mumbai Indians also shared a video of the brothers arriving at the team's hotel to join the franchise and were seen sending flying kisses in front of the camera. The franchise also posted a reaction video of the two brothers partnering with the Mumbai Indians in the UAE. "Yes, we have good memories from last time. We were the champions. So, I guess that's that. The second phase will now begin and let's make it three in a row," said Krunal. "Very nice. We are feeling great. We know that it will be the same routine which we had last time. We look forward to a great season and hope to win. Not hope. We will get the third, and the World Cup," said Hardik. Hardik Pandya had a poor performance in the first half of the 2021 IPL in India. He has only had 52 runs in seven games, averaging just 8.66 with a strike of 118.18 and has not thrown a single ball. Krunal Pandya scored 100 runs in seven games, averaging 16.66 with a strike rate of 131.57. He picked three wickets with a economy rate of 7.52.Alao Read- India vs England: Wounds of 2014 hurt Virat Kohli again
For a man who seemed unstoppable even two years ago, Virat Kohli's luck with the bat is completely incomprehensible. The world's number one batsman, who collected hundreds at will, has not scored one hundred in all three formats in 50 innings. India's captain Virat Kohli's fight continue as he was dismissed in the first hour of the first day of 3rd Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. James Anderson sent Kohli back to the pavilion for 7. Lean patches are part of a cricketer's journey. There are likely to be peaks and valleys in performance as the career runs. Every great in the game has had their share of dips and Kohli is undoubtedly facing headwinds after fixing the loopholes in 2014. But it looks like the old habit of dangling the bat outside the off-stump seems to be back and Kohli not for the first time in England, got out swishing at a ball a could have been left alone. This was the fourth time in the series that he had edged the ball behind the stumps. Most dismissals for Kohli against a bowler in TestsJames Anderson - 7 times in 23 matches Nathan Lyon - 7 times in 18 matches Stuart Broad - 5 times in 18 matches Moeen Ali - 5 times in 15 matches Ben Stokes - 5 times in 15 matches Kohli's lean patch began with the 2020 Tour in New Zealand, where he managed 218 runs in four T20Is, three ODI matches and two test matches. In the only Test he played in Australia late last year, his defiant 74 in the first innings was lost in the ruins of the disastrous second innings of the pink-ball Test where India were gobbled up for 36. It was an out of character show from the India captain who spent 244 minutes at the crease for his 180-ball effort. It was also his second slowest half-century. A similar kind of effort would have helped the India cause at Headingley had kohli played the waiting game. With KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara back in the shade. Kohli made the appropriate noises on the eve of the Test by saying "You have to keep your ego in your pocket while batting in England". In his pre & post match discourses , Kohli avoids talking about the individual players form. "Our focus is not thinking about where people are individually now. It's collectively about how much strength they bring to the team. As a batting unit, we look to perform in tough conditions, so we are in a winning positions and someone is going to put their hands in every game." Kohli has maintained when asked about the Pujara and Rahane's ordeals.Also Read- India interested in hosting 2036, 2040 Olympics: IOC President Thomas Bach
Even as Juventus prepare for their second Serie A match against Empoli in Turin, speculation about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo's club has dominated the world headlines. Things have changed dramatically compared to last week, as coach Massimiliano Allegri said that Cristiano Ronaldo had promised to stay in Turin and lead his Serie A campaign. Media reports in Italy have claimed that Ronaldo is looking to get away from Juventus and has told the club that he wants to leave before the summer transfer window closes on August 31. In fact, Ronaldo himself denied the rumors about the future of his club, calling the speculation disrespectful towards him and the clubs involved in the rumors. However, Manchester City have become the favorites to sign Ronaldo even as the transfer window comes to an end. According to the report, Juventus have not yet received any official offer, but Pep Guardiola's team in the Premier League could make an offer. It was also reported that Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes met with Juventus officials earlier this week to design a transfer. It is said that Juventus wants fees and that could be a problem because the money is around 25 million euros.Also Read- IPL 2021: Pandya brothers Kunal and Hardik join Mumbai Indian camp in Abu Dhabi AFP cited media reports in Italy that Ronaldo has cleaned up his locker dressing room at juventus and is reluctant to prepare to face Empoli this weekend. In fact, it was also rumored that Ronaldo would return to Real Madrid, but the Portugal star confirmed in his Instagram message that his real chapter has been written. In endless speculation, Ronaldo was also tipped to return to Manchester United and even unite with Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. Even Ronaldo's teammates say they have no idea if Ronaldo will be with them after that date. "He hasn't told me anything about his future and we don't know if he will stay, but I hope he will stay for a long time," said 19-year-old Caio Jorge, who just joined from Brazil's Santos. "Cristiano Ronaldo has always been an inspiration to me. I will be by his side every day to learn as much as possible from him." Ronaldo didn't start in Juventus' opening game against Udinese last week, amid reports that he asked to be on the bench. When he participated in the second half, is injury-time goal was ruled out and the match ended 2-2. Both the club and coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted that it was the coach's decision to keep Ronaldo on the bench initially.Also Read- Headingley Test: Joe Root surpasses Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar with 8th hundred in India vs England Tests
In form captain Joe Root edged out players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Alastair Cook to become the batsman with the most hundreds in the India vs England Test after scoring the eighth century in the Test against Virat Kohli side during the second match of the series in Leeds on Thursday. Root tops the list of most number of hundred in India vs England Tests with 8 centuries in 41 innings, while Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Alastair Cook are the second seven-ton sets in bilateral series between the two countries. Root also became the first player to score hundreds in 3 consecutive tests twice in the same year. Root hit hundred in each of the last two tests in Nottingham and London. Root also became the player to score more than fifty plus as captain during England vs India in England. Root smashed six fifties while playing against India in England, he equalled MS Dhoni's record.Also Read- India vs England: Wounds of 2014 hurt Virat Kohli again Root scored 139-run in 189-ball with Malan (70 of 128) before the southpaw picked up edge while trying to flick Mohamed Siraj ball. Indian pacers, who wrote a memorable script for the Lords victory, bowled too many boundary balls and the English duo were quick to pick them. The pitch appears to have loosened considerably for the batsman after India collapsed to 78 on the first day. Indian bowlers have not been able to send Root back to the pavilion easily in the series and the skipper scored runs whenever he want to. He seems to be in form and reached his 51 fifty of 57 balls with a impressive back foot punch through the covers.Also Read- IPL 2021: Pandya brothers Kunal and Hardik join Mumbai Indian camp in Abu Dhabi
Avani Likhara created history on Monday at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. She became the first Indian shooter to win a Paralympic medal, she also became the first woman to win an individual gold medal in the country's history at the Paralympic. 19-year-old Avani Likhara made an impressive debut at Paralympic Games She created world record and setting a new Paralympic record with 249.6 in R2 women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. The teenager, who suffered spinal cord injuries in a car accident in 2012, began shooting in 2015. Initially, her father introduced her to archery and shooting, but Avani Likhara wanted to make her mark on archery after reading Abinav Bindra's autobiography. And it was a special moment for Avani Likhara on Monday, as her idol, shooter great Abinav Bindra was among the first to congratulate her on winning the historic gold medal. "Gold it is! Brilliant display by @AvaniLekhara to win India its first Paralympic gold medal in shooting. Immensely proud ! Many Congratulations on your shot at history," Bindra wrote in a social media post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Lekhara gold as a "really special moment for Indian sport." "Phenomenal performance @AvaniLekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavors," PM Modi said. Several sports stars joined the bandwagon to celebrate the Golden Girl of India from the Tokyo Paralympic Games.Gold it is! Brilliant display by @AvaniLekhara to win India its first Paralympic gold medal in shooting. Immensely proud ! Many Congratulations on your shot at history ! #Praise4Para #Tokyo2020— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 30, 2021Phenomenal performance @AvaniLekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2021It's a Golden Day!! #GoldenGirl @AvaniLekhara wins India's First medal in @ShootingPara & it's a #GOLD!!! Avani has equalled the World Record to achieve this feat! This is unparalleled, first Indian Woman in @Olympics or @Paralympics ever to win GOLD.#Praise4Para #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/hxJoP1edCi— Paralympic India #Cheer4India #Praise4Para (@ParalympicIndia) August 30, 2021She has created history. The first ever woman from India to win a #Paralympics #Gold Wow #AvaniLekhara on the outstanding feat. Also equals the current WR to win the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final! #Tokyo2020 #ShootingParaSport pic.twitter.com/saehkl2tJt— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 30, 2021Also Read- India vs England: Wounds of 2014 hurt Virat Kohli again
Talismanic raider Pardeep Narwal smashed an all-time record by becoming the highest-ever bought kabaddi player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), after being bought by the UP Yoddha for Rs 1.65 crore. UP Yoddha bought Narwal on Monday, the second day of the PKL auction for the upcoming season, which will take place in December. Pardeep continues to rewrite the history books, as his price tag is now crushing that of another star raider Monu Goyal, who was bought by the Haryana Steelers for 1.51 crore in season six, stated a media release issued by the PKL late Monday night. Meanwhile, Siddharth Desai was retained by Telugu Titans via Final Bid Match (FBM) card for Rs 1.30 crore of his base price of Rs 30 lakh. More than 22 overseas players were sold out on the second day. All-rounder Muhammedreza Shadloui Chiyaneh base price 10 lakh was sold to Patna Pirates for 31 lakhs, while defender Abuzar Muhajir Megani was bought by the Warriors of Bengal bidding for him 30.5 lakh rupees from the base price of 20 lakhs. The Patna Pirates used their FBM card to retain South Korean raider Jang Kun Lee at Rs 20.5 lakh. After spending six seasons with the Telugu Titans and one season with the Tamil Thalivas, Rahul Chaudhary will now play for the Puneri Paltans. The Jaipur Pink Panthers used FBM cards to support Captain Deepak Niwas Hooda and Sandeep Kumar Dhull. Tamil Thalaivas bid for raider Manjeet his base price of Rs 30 lakh and bought it for Rs 92 lakh. Meanwhile, All-rounder Rohit Julia has drawn attention after being sold to Haryana Steelers for Rs 83 lakh, a huge jump from his price tag of Rs 25 lakh with the Gujarat Giants in season 7.Kabaddi is such an elementary game in terms of infrastructure required, that I have no doubt that once we get our act together, the explosion of kabaddi internationally is just waiting to happen, Charu Sharma, co-founder of Mashal Sports, was quoted as saying in the release.Pardeep Narwal to #UPYoddha (1.65 Cr)Siddharth Desai to #TeluguTitans (1.30 Cr)Manjeet to #TamilThalaivas (92L)Sachin to #PatnaPirates (84L)Rohit Gulia to #HaryanaSteelers (83L)What do you make of the top buys at the #vivoPKLPlayerAuction?#NayaPangaNayaJosh pic.twitter.com/SRlxyo17zu— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 30, 2021Also Read- US Open 2021: Naomi Osaka kicks off title defence with straight sets win over Marie Bouzkova
Naomi Osaka overcame her slow start with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Czech Marie Bouzkova on Monday as the world number three defended her US Open title defense is underway in front of a large crowd. Unseeded Bouzkova held her ground for most of the first set but was unable to seize four break opportunities against the four-time Grand Slam winner of Japan. Osaka, who scored 21 wins but made 13 unforced errors in the first set, broke Bozkova 5-4 to win the opening match and never looked back, winning the first five matches of the second despite struggling with her first serve. The match ended with a winning forehand, she smiles and wave to the stands that were empty a year ago."It feels kind of crazy to play in front of everyone again," Osaka said. "Last year when we didn't have a crowd, I know I felt lonely." The evening was a reassuring comeback for Osaka, who was eliminated by the third round of the Tokyo Olympics and the Western & Southern Open. She said she felt at home at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she won her first major title three years ago. "I think it might be the court where I've played the most matches in my career," said Osaka. "I'm just glad I won."Also Read- Shooter Avani Lekhara First Indian Woman To Win Gold At Paralympics
Fanoos Basir a former Afghan soccer player fled her country after the Taliban dramatically capturing the capital city Kabul in August 2021. Despite promises by Taliban representatives that the Women would have more freedom than the last time the Taliban ruled the country, the women of the country were skeptical and unsure of their future. Fanoos Basir, said that she does not believe in the Taliban and that the Islamist movement will not change its attitude towards women. The Taliban were toppled in the US-led invasion in 2001, but 20 years later they regained power again and were forced out a foreign military mission, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans. The last flights departed on Monday. In 2010, Basir joined a fledgling national soccer team that trained in a dilapidated stadium and began participating in tournaments abroad. However, the national team was disbanded and a large group of players and current staff were evacuated in an Australian military plane. Khaleda Popal, a former captain of the women's national soccer team who now resides outside Denmark, had urged soccer players on the women's team to burn their certificates, jerseys and medals for fear of attack by the Taliban, who had prohibited sports for women during her previous regime. Fanoos Basir not only did this, but tried to flee the country with her ailing parents as many as 3 days after the Taliban captured Kabul that on August 15. After several unsuccessful attempts, Basir, with the help of the French embassy, escaped to France. "Of course, we didn't know the Taliban would come as quickly as they did. Everyone knows what they did 30 years ago. They consider women like zero. They say that everything will change, we will allow women to work but I believe these are all fake face of the Taliban that they are showing to the world. They will never change. They have the same mentality towards women," said Basir.Also Read- Afghan national team footballer Zaki Anwari dies in fall from US plane at Kabul airport"So personally, I thought I would never work as part of their NGO government because working with them means supporting them. I will never support them. I will never trust them." "They still kill people. They have the same ideas and the same attitude towards women. Even if they let us work, we should be accompanied by our brother or father. So, it's impossible." “I was working as a civil engineer and I worked with a lot of guys, so this is impossible for me. "They are fake and they are showing off to the world that they are good and have changed. But they never change." ‘Who are they to forgive us?’ "They talked about resuming all sports activities. But women's sport was not mentioned. How can they change? They say they are going to forgive us. Who are they to forgive us? They have killed so many people, it should be the other way around." She added. 'I don't want to talk to a woman' Recalling the horrible experience when she tried to flee the country from the Kabul airport, Fanoos Basir said that a representative for Taliban did not even speak to her when she asked for clarification. Basir said she saw people being shot when the Taliban warned people not to flee the country in chaotic days at the airport. "We tried a lot for 2 or 3 days (to escape). My mother was sick. I went to the airport, there was a big crowd and they were shooting a lot of people. I saw them shoot people in the head and legs. They were bleeding and they hit them with sticks. ”I covered my face with a burqa. When I approached them, I wanted to ask them a question, but a Taliban pushed me and said." No, I don't want to talk to a woman. He told me to leave to home ". she said Fanoos Basir blamed the United States for the return of the Taliban to Afghanistan. "If the United States wants to kick them out, they can do it in an hour or two. They don't want to do it. They have drones, they have satellites. How is it possible that they are fighting against the Taliban for 20 years and did nothing?" she said.Also Read- Neeraj Chopra vs Sumit Antil: Can two gold medallists clash at Paris Olympics 2024?
Sumit Antil, who has participated in able-bodied events including the Indian Grand Prix, said his goal is to qualify for both the Paralympic Games and the Olympics in 2024 and he will begin his training once he returns to India. Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antel now wants to compete against able-bodied athletes at the Paris Olympics three years from now. The 23-year-old from Sonipat shown his impressive performance on Monday when he broke his own world record not once but five times to take gold in the men's F64 javelin with a throw of 68.55 meters. Antel, who has participated in able-bodied events including the Indian Grand Prix, said his goal is to qualify for both the Paralympic Games and the Olympics in 2024 and will begin his training once he returns to the country. During my training, I have been touching the 70m-mark. And I dream of throwing between 75 to 80m and that should be enough to compete amongst the able-bodied athletes. “I wish to take part in both the Olympics and Paralympics. That’s my dream,” Antil, who lost his left leg below the knee after he was involved in a motorbike accident in 2015, said in a release issued by Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). “Once I return from Tokyo, I will be training for that for sure,” he added. If Sumit is allowed to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, he will compete against countryman Neeraj Chopra, who recently won gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics. Interestingly, as the son of a JWO officer in the Indian Army, Antel competed against Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in the able-bodied 3rd series of the Indian Grand Prix on March 5 at Patiala, where he finished seventh with a best throw of 66.43 meters. On Tuesday, Antel broke the previous world record of 62.88 meters, which is also set by him, five times a day. His last throw was a foul. His series read 66.95, 68.08, 65.27, 66.71, 68.55 and foul.Also Read- Shooter Avani Lekhara First Indian Woman To Win Gold At Paralympics"At the 2019 World Para-Athletics Championships, I settled for silver. I always wanted to win the gold medal," said Antel, who was inspired by Neeraj Chopra medal show. "My coach told me to be aggressive at the Paralympic Games. I'm glad I was able to finally come out with a good performance and inspire the upcoming generation." It was very hot and humid that day in Tokyo, but Antil never looked bothered. "During the pandemic, I got special permission from the Sports Authority of India to train at home. I was prepared for all conditions - hot and humid. I trained late at night and this paid off well," said Antel, who hails from Sonepat. The Haryana athlete now hopes that Paralympic gold will give him a job once he returns to India. "Currently, I am unemployed and I am doing full-time training but I hope to get a job after this. Let's see what happens when I return to India," he signed off.Also Read- US Open 2021: Naomi Osaka kicks off title defence with straight sets win over Marie Bouzkova
The war-torn country's cricket board confirmed on Wednesday that the Afghan team has got approval from the Taliban to play a one-off test match against Australia in September. The game is scheduled for November 27 in Hobart.The test match will be Afghanistan's first match since the Taliban takeover earlier this month. The Australian cricket team also claimed the match was well underway."CA will continue to work with the Australian and Tasmanian governments ahead of the Afghan team's expected arrival later this year."The Taliban have said they will not interfere with the Afghan men's national cricket team, the country's biggest sporting success in recent years, although the fate of the more modest women's cricket programs remains unclear.Also Read- Taliban will never change, they treat women like zeroes: Former Afghanistan footballer Fanoos BasirAustralian broadcaster SBS reported Tuesday that the Taliban would honour Afghanistan scheduled cricket matches, although a representative of the hardline Islamist movement indicated that tours may depend on relations with other countries."In the future, we want good relations with all countries," the broadcaster quoted Ahmadullah Wasiq, the deputy head of the Taliban's cultural commission, as saying."When good relations are established, the Afghan players can go (to Australia) and they can come here."No country recognized the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan after they captured Kabul on August 14.Also Read- Afghan national team footballer Zaki Anwari dies in fall from US plane at Kabul airportAlso Read- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time highest goalscorer in international football with brace against Ireland
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but nevertheless broke the men's international scoring record before scoring the second goal as Portugal's 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Ireland on Wednesday. Ronaldo scored his 110th goal in the 89th minute to move ahead of former Iran striker Ali Daei. Six minutes into stoppage time, Ronaldo scored the 111th goal in 180 games to break the hearts of the Irish after defender John Egan gave his nation the lead in the 45th minute. "I'm very happy, not only because I beat the record but for the special moments that we had," Ronaldo said. "Two goals at the end of the game is so tough, but I have to appreciate what the team did. We believed until the end." But Ronaldo, who has rejoined Manchester United, is still 76 goals behind the most productive international scorer in the game. Christine Sinclair 38 years old, scored her 187th goal for Canada last month at the Tokyo Olympics. Ronaldo's night was frustrating until the late heroics. His 15th-minute spot kick was well saved by goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who was just two years old when Ronaldo scored his first goal for Portugal as a skinny winger at European championship in 2004. Ronaldo's only title came with Portugal at Euro 2016. Although he was the top scorer at this year's Euro Cup with five goals in four games, his team's title defense ended in the round of 16. On that note, here are the best Twitter reactions after Ronaldo's historic goalscoring feat. He's done it! @Cristiano (110) Ali Daei (109) A phenomenal run of 49 goals in his last 47 Portugal appearances makes the monster from Madeira the outright leading scorer in men's international history. Take a bow, legend pic.twitter.com/WFO7XbuKr8— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 1, 2021BREAKING: @cristiano scores twice for Portugal and becomes the greatest goalscorer in international football history. He is, indisputably, the pic.twitter.com/tLXXVHwApx— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 1, 2021Congratulations @Cristiano https://t.co/MYMvPPJiqO— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 1, 2021Man Utd's @Cristiano Ronaldo makes history!He nets twice for Portugal to break the men's international goalscoring record pic.twitter.com/ZSqfptGXWJ— Premier League (@premierleague) September 1, 2021Also Read- Taliban will never change, they treat women like zeroes: Former Afghanistan footballer Fanoos Basir
Shardul Thakur came on the counterattack on Thursday as he helped India advance to a respectable first innings total on Day 1 of 4 Test against England at the Oval. Shardul hit 57 of just 36 balls while stitching up 63 runs on just 48 balls with tail-ender Umesh Yadav after the top Indian batsman failed to make runs. Shardul Thakur reached fifty with his 3rd six, pulling Chris Woakes to the mid-wicket stand. Shardul celebrated his second test with a lot of swagger as he waved his bat to the dressing room and players stood up to applaud his brave effort. 50 runs in 31 balls, Shardul Thakur broke Ian Botham's record for the fastest fifty in England. Botham had reached the historic milestone with 32 balls in 1986 at the Oval. Notably, this was also India's second fastest 50 in a test match. Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest fifty by an Indian batsman. He had hit 30 balls 50 against Pakistan in Karachi in 1982.7 boundaries and 3 sixes! Shardul Thakur went after everyone after the tea break and was hitting them hard. He made England pacers feel unsure of their length, as he drove with ease and go on back foot to punish shorter deliveries. Thakur hit 7 boundaries and 3 sixes while attacking England pacemakers. He made fun of the midfielder because he constantly kept finding the boundaries after clearing the player into the ring. Joe Root cut a frustrated figure as Shardul and Umesh expand the total of the India's first innings.India are bowled out for 191.Chris Woakes finishes with a four-for.#WTC23 | #ENGvIND | https://t.co/zRhnFiKhzZ pic.twitter.com/T8eP4jp8EB— ICC (@ICC) September 2, 2021Also Read- England vs India, 2nd Test: India Win Thriller At Lord's To Take 1-0 Series Lead vs England Also Read- Afghanistan cricket get green signal to play their 1st Test since Taliban's takeover, to face Australia in November
Avani Lekhara followed her women's 10m air rifle standing (SH1) gold with a bronze medal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 on Friday. Lekhara was the first Indian woman to win Paralympic gold and now she is the first Indian woman to win two medals in the same edition of the Games. The 19-year-old finished fourth when the field fell in the last four and finished third with a decisive shot of 10.5. She finished with a score of 445.9 while Ukraine's Iryna Schetnik, whose rifle finals world record Lekhara earlier equaled on the way to her gold in the event, finished fourth with 435.3. China's Cuiping Zhang won the gold medal with 457.9 points at the Paralympic Games, while Germany's Natasha Hiltrop scored 457.1 to win the silver medal. Lekhara ranked sixth in the final stage of the competition. She did well on the standing series during qualification and continued down the same path, gradually working her way up to the bronze medal challenge. He then swapped positions with Schetnik before taking third place in the final stages of the competition.Also Read- Shooter Avani Lekhara First Indian Woman To Win Gold At Paralympics She previously won the country's first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the women's 10-meter air rifle. She shot a total score of 249.6 in the final, which equaled the world record set by Shchetnik in December 2018. The 19-year-old recovered well after a slow start. The Tokyo Paralympic Games marked India's best performance in a single edition of the Games, easily surpassing the country's best previous performance of four at the 2016 Rio Games. Lekhara and javelin thrower Sumit Antel won gold, while high jumper Praveen Kumar won India sixth silver medal on Friday. Bhavina Patel, javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya, high jumpers Mariyappan Thangavellu and Nishad Kumar are the other Indian silver medalists.Javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar, high jumper Sharad Kumar and thrower Singhraj won bronze medal..@AvaniLekhara, you beauty! #IND's ace shooter claims a second medal in R8 - Women's 50m Rifle 3P SH1, winning #Bronze with a score of 445.9! 12 medals for ! #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #ShootingParaSport pic.twitter.com/sJ51rQpky1— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) September 3, 2021Meet The phenomenal young Legend!! With this #Bronze medal in 50M Rifle 3P SH1 just days after her Gold, @AvaniLekhara becomes the First Ever Indian woman to win 2 medals in the same Games @paralympics!!! #Praise4Para@shootingparasport #Paralympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/hzll4lftNp— Paralympic India #Cheer4India #Praise4Para (@ParalympicIndia) September 3, 2021Also Read- England vs India, 4th Test Day 1: Shardul Thakur breaks Ian Botham's record, hits fastest Test fifty in England
Pakistan national team coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis resigned from their positions with the national team on Monday due to citing bio-bubble fatigue The decision helps to raise the eyebrows, since there is only one month left for T20 World Cup. Misbah and Waqar had one year left on their contracts after being appointed in September 2019. Notably, on Monday Pakistan announced their squad for the T20 World Cup and home series against New Zealand and England. Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis reported their decisions to the PCB on Monday.Meanwhile, Pakistan has appointed former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq and former all-rounder Abdul Razzak as temporary coaches for New Zealand Series. The Black Caps team, currently in Bangladesh, will play 3 ODI and 5 T20I matches in September and October. The Pakistani team is scheduled to assemble for their training camp on September 8. The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the support staff for the T20 World Cup will be appointed in the near future.'Don't think I am in the right frame of mind for upcoming challenges'Misbah-ul-Haq, who had to be quarantined in the West Indies for an extended period after testing positive for Covid-19, admitted that the timing of his decision was not right but he had to take the call to spend time with his family. "The quarantine in Jamaica post the West Indies series provided me with an opportunity to reflect on the past 24 months as well as the schedule for international cricket ahead. Considering that I would have had to continue to spend considerable time away from my family and that too in a bio-secure environment, I have decided to step down from the role," Misbah said, as quoted by a PCB statement. "I understand that the timing may not be ideal, but I don't think I'm in the right frame of mind for the upcoming challenges and it makes sense for someone new to step in and take the side forward."Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24 Decided to step down together: Waqar YounisWaqar Younis said he decided to step down after Misbah communicated his decision to him. “After Misbah informed me of his decision and his future plans, it was easy for me to resign as we had walked into the roles together, we worked collectively as a pair and now also step down together. "Working with Pakistani bowlers, including young people, has been more satisfying because now they are started to show progress. Bio secure safe environments in the last 16 months have had their impact, something we have never seen during our playing days.". Misbah and Waqar step down from coaching rolesMore details https://t.co/PHRwRNazCH— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) September 6, 2021Pakistan announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup on Monday. While Babar Azam named captain, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, and Sarfaraz Ahmed were notable omissions.Also Read- England vs India, 4th Test Day 1: Shardul Thakur breaks Ian Botham's record, hits fastest Test fifty in England
Jorginho missed a penalty when Italy draw 0-0 with Switzerland in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday September 5, a result that meant Roberto Mancini's side equaled the world record for consecutive undefeated international matches in a row. Italy is now undefeated in 36 consecutive games, equaling Brazil's record set between 1993 and 1996. The result could have been more positive if Jorginho had converted from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute after a foul by Domenico Berardi, but the Chelsea midfielder was thwarted by goalkeeper Yan Sommer. Italy had other opportunities to snatch the victory from them, but had to settle for a draw, which means they remain top of qualification Group C on 11 points from five games, four ahead of the second-placed Swiss, who have two matches in hand on the Azzurri.Also Read- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time highest goalscorer in international football with brace against Ireland Mancini's team entered the game after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Bulgaria on Thursday, in their first match becoming European champions two months ago. But the visiting team did much better in the first half in Basel and should have taken the lead through good chances for Berardi and Lorenzo Insigne, both of whom were denied by Sommer. The best chance of the night came seven minutes of the second half after Ricardo Rodriguez trying to atone for being caught in possession, lunged in on Berardi to award a penalty. Jorginho, who missed his spot kick in in Italy's penalty shootout victory over England in the Euro 2020 final, stepped up but put his effort far to close to Sommer, who made an easy save. European champions Italy set a new world record of 36 international matches unbeaten with their draw in Switzerland Congratulations @Azzurri_En pic.twitter.com/VxL9CERn8D— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 6, 2021Sommer proved impossible to breach as he denied Insigne again to leave Italy heading home having been frustrated for the second successive qualifier.Also Read- Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win 2 medals at single Games edition
Virat Kohli-led India stormed to a 157-run win over England on the final day of the fourth Test to register only their second Test win at the Oval and take a 2-1 unbeatable lead in the five-match series on Monday. Innings defeat in Leeds seems like a distant memory now, as Jasprit Bumrah inspired India to put on an energetic performance and reclaim the series lead with a convincing 157-run win over England on the final day of the Oval Test. England was bowled out for 210 in pursuit of a target of 368 on the final day, succumbing to the constant pressure built up by the Indian bowlers. The visitors recorded only their 2-test win at the Oval and the first after the historic victory in 1971 under Ajit Wadekar.Chasing a daunting victory target of 368, the hosts made a good start with a century opening partnership before India advanced and restricted England's scoring rate with some disciplined bowling. Shardul Thakur made India's first breakthrough by eliminating Rory Burns (50), a ball after hitting half a century and brought up 100-run partnership for the first wicketThe momentum of the match turned to India's way when Dawid Malan was run out for 5 with about 30 minutes before the morning session, trying to make a quick single with Haseeb Hamid. Hamid (63), who got a reprieve on 56 when Mohammed Siraj dropped catch, was the next batsman to go after Jadeja hit the rough patch as the ball spun past his bat to hit the off-stump.Also Read- England vs India, 2nd Test: India Win Thriller At Lord's To Take 1-0 Series Lead vs England Bumrah produced a sensational spell in the 2nd session Jasprit Bumrah removed Olli Pop (2) and Jonny Bairstow (0) in back-to-back overs to turn match in India's favor. Bumrah came up with inswinging delivery to breach Pop's defense and became the 23rd Indian bowler to reach 100 Test wicket landmark. In his next over, he produced a reverse-swinging Yorker at 142 kph that crashing into the base of Bairstow's. Jadeja dismissed Moeen Ali (0) as the ball pitched on the rough patch and took the edge of the bat for an easy catch at short-leg. Root-Woakes delay India's victory Joe Root and Chris Woakes, the last English batting player, played some shots during a 35-run seventh-wicket stand to delay India's victory before the England captain dragged a innocuous delivery of Thakur to his stumps to go for 36 and end his team's faint hopes of an unlikely win. THIS. IS. IT! Take a bow, #TeamIndia! What a fantastic come-from-behind victory this is at The Oval! We head to Manchester with a 2-1 lead! #ENGvIND Scorecard https://t.co/OOZebP60Bk pic.twitter.com/zhGtErWhbs— BCCI (@BCCI) September 6, 2021Umesh Yadav dismissed Woakes (18), Craig Overton (10) and James Anderson (2) to seal India's assured victory at the Kennington Oval. For India, Yadav got 3 for 60, while spinner Jadeja and seamer Bumrah and Thakur took 2 wickets apiece.Also Read- England vs India, 4th Test Day 1: Shardul Thakur breaks Ian Botham's record, hits fastest Test fifty in EnglandAlso Read- Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis resign as Pakistans head coach and bowling coach ahead of T20 World Cup
La Liga may be shorn of its biggest name in Lionel Messi who left FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain but former Real Madrid player Fernando Morientes feels the Spanish league would not be "weakened" by the exit of the Argentine maestro.Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain's club last month is not the only high-profile exit from La Liga. In the last five seasons, players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Sergio Ramos have left Real Madrid or Barcelona."La Liga throughout its history has lost players, just like any other league... It is nothing new. Cristiano left, Neymar left, Messi and Ramos have also left," Morientes, who is also the La Liga ambassador, said during a virtual media interaction."Footballers will eventually leave, but clubs will stay. La Liga doesn't sell itself through a single player. La Liga is never going to have a problem to sell itself as a competition"."La Liga has done a spectacular job attempting to attract the best players to make it as competitive as always been."Morientes said it's an opportunity for the Spanish clubs to prove themselves at the marquee Champions League.“I would like to see a Spanish final in fact, because there are many people who think that Messi's departure has weakened the league. We have to show that this is not the case.Also Read- Lionel Messi signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona"In the last 10-15 years, La Liga teams have always been very competitive in all European competitions. And I'm convinced this coming season the Spanish teams will demonstrate their true potential in this competition," said the former Spanish center-forward.The 45-year-old said it was the responsibility of the clubs to change, adapt and sign great players."La Liga will continue to be a really attractive league that will bring in new players and I'm sure there are great players who will want to play here," said Morientes, who played 183 games for Real Madrid between 1997 and 2005."The Spanish league is strong enough to be attractive to everyone. I am convinced that you in India will continue to follow the league and continue to follow our teams as fans and not just as individual players."On the prospect of 'El Clasico' without Messi and Ronaldo, he said: "Real Madrid and Barcelona at the end of the day are much more than just two players. It's true that both Cristiano and Messi have made history in Spanish football."Obviously we would like to have players of this level. But we must remember that the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona goes back many years, and Messi and Ronaldo are not always at the club." Also Read- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time highest goalscorer in international football with brace against Ireland
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Ayesha Mukherjee have divorced after 8 years of marriage. Ayesha Mukherjee took to social media to confirm the news and put an end to all the rumors.Shikhar Dhawan married Ayesha Mukherjee, who has two daughters from her first marriage, in October 2012. The couple have a 7-year-old son named Zoravar, who was born in 2014.I THOUGHT DIVORCE WAS A DIRTY WORD UNTIL I BECAME A 2 TIME DIVORCEE. Funny how words can have such powerful meanings and associations. I experienced this first hand as a divorcee. The first time I went through a divorce I was soooooooo fu@kn scared. I felt like I had failed and I was doing something so wrong at that time.I felt as if I had let everyone down and even felt selfish. I felt that I was letting my parents down, I felt that I was letting my children down and even to some extent I felt as if I was letting God down. Divorce was such a dirty word.So now imagine, I have to go through it a second time. Woooahhhhhh. That is terrifying. Being divorced once before already, felt like I had more at stake the second time round. I had more to prove.So when my second marriage broke down it was really scary. All the feelings I felt when I went through it the first time came flooding in. Fear, failure and disappointment x 100. What does this mean for me? How does this define me and my relationship to marriage?"Well, once I went through the necessary actions and emotions of what had happened I was able to sit with myself and see that I was fine, I was actually doing great, even noticed my fear had totally disappeared. The remarkable thing is I actually felt much more empowered. I realised my fear and the meaning I gave to the word divorce was my own doing.So, once I realised this I started to redefine the word and the experience of divorce according to the way I wanted to see it and experience it," Ayesha Mukherjee posted on social media.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aesha Mukerji (@apwithaesha)Shikhar Dhawan is currently in the UAE, where he will be playing for Delhi Capitals in the second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Aisha Mukherjee, who is originally from West Bengal but moved to Australia when she was eight years old. She is trained kickboxer and a sports fanatic based out of Melbourne.Also Read- IPL 2021 May Resume In 3rd Week Of September In UAEAlso Read- England vs India: Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja script historic win for India over England
There were many surprises come when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, which kicks off on October 17 in Oman and the UAE. The biggest of them all was the addition of MS Dhoni to Ravi Shastri-led support staff as mentor of the team. MS Dhoni, who led India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, will take on the role of support staff role for the first time at the international level. India T20 World Cup Squad Big misses Shikhar Dhawan Yuzvendra Chahal Surprise inclusions R Ashwin Axar Patel India's 15-man squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami. Standby players: Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24No place for Chahal and Dhawan Yuzvendra Chahal, who was India's No. 1 spinner in the limited-overs format from last couple of years, was left out along with his wrist-spin partner Kuldeep Yadav. India also ruled out opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who led the team India in Sri Lanka in July in the absence of Test regulars. Washington Sundar, who will miss out on the remainder of IPL 2021, was not picked even as he is recovering from an injury setback. R Ashwin is back after a 4-year hiatus India did not pick Chahal but went with two left-arm spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. The most important story to announce by the Indian team for the T20 World Cup was R Ashwin. The off-spinner returned to the limited-overs set-up for the first time since 2017.The former selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad and team management had looked towards grooming two wrist spinner Chahal and Kuldeep after a after a dismisal shown from Indias finger-spinners Ashwin and Jadeja at the Champions Trophy in 2017 when India lost to Pakistan in the final. R Ashwin last played for India in T20I format in July 2017, where he appeared against the West Indies in the West Indies. Ashwin has 52 wickets in 46 matches with an impressive economy rate of less than 7. Ashwin has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. The off-spinner has been grooming his ability to bowl inside the powerplay as well in the crunch middle overs. Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar named in stand-by group Shreyas Iyer, who recently recovered from a shoulder injury after surgery, has not found a place in the top 15 but he is part of the 3 stand-by group. Deepak Chahar, who has been a constant member of the limited-overs squad, is also part of the stand-by group. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur, who played a crucial all-round role in India's victory over England in the Oval Test, is also part of the stand-by group. Krunal Pandya misses out Krunal Pandya, who was a regular player for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, had traveled to Sri Lanka in July for the Limited Series, but India have gone with Axar Patel as the team's second left-arm spinner in the squad. Axar last played T20I for India in March against England in Ahmedabad after making his record debut in the Test earlier this year.Also Read- Ayesha Mukherjee confirms divorce with Shikhar Dhawan after 8 years of marriage
The Taliban said on Wednesday (September 8) that Afghan women cannot participate in sports, including cricket because sports activities "would expose their bodies." Ahmadullah Wasiq, deputy director of the Taliban's cultural committee, told the media that sports activities were not necessary for women. Earlier this week, the Taliban decreed that only a woman teacher would teach female students but if that was not possible then ‘old men’ of good character could fill in. “I don't think women will be allowed to play cricket because it is not necessary that women should play cricket. In cricket, they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered. Islam does not allow women to be seen like this. It is the media era, and there will be photos and videos, and then people watch it. Islam and the Islamic Emirate do not allow women to play cricket or play the kind of sports where they get exposed,” said Ahmadullah Wasiq, the deputy head of the Taliban's cultural commission, in an interview. In November 2020, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) awarded contracts to 25 female cricketers. It also held a 21-day training camp for 40 female cricketers in Kabul. The International Cricket Council (ICC) requires its twelve members to have a women's national team and only full members of the ICC are permitted to play Test matches.Also Read- Afghan national team footballer Zaki Anwari dies in fall from US plane at Kabul airport When asked if no women’s cricket would mean ICC calling off the Hobart Test, Wasiq said the Taliban would not compromise. “Even for this, if we face challenges and problems, we have fought for our religion so that Islam is to be followed. We will not cross Islamic values even if it carries opposite reactions. We will not leave our Islamic rules.”Cricket Australia threaten to cancel Hobart Test against Afghanistan Meanwhile, Cricket Australia said it would not host Afghanistan for its first historic Test at Hobart if media reports about the women's team without the support of the Taliban are true. "Driving the growth of women's cricket is extremely important to Cricket Australia. Our vision for cricket is that it is a sport for all and we support the game unequivocally for women at every level," Cricket Australia statement on Thursday September 9. An update on the proposed Test match against Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/p2q5LOJMlw— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) September 9, 2021"If recent media reports that women's cricket will not be supported in Afghanistan are substantiated, Cricket Australia would have no alternative but to not host Afghanistan for the proposed Test match due to be played in Hobart," the statement added.Also Read- Taliban will never change, they treat women like zeroes: Former Afghanistan footballer Fanoos Basir
Lionel Messi broke Brazil great Pele's South American goal scoring record with a hat-trick that helped Argentina beat Bolivia 3-0 in the World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Messi became the best scorer in South American football history The 34-year-old scored 79 goals for Argentina, overtaking Pele's tally of 77. The Argentine captain opened the way for his team at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires in front of 20,000 lucky fans in the 14th minute. He moved the ball between the legs of a Bolivian defender and shot from outside the penalty area to the right of the goalkeeper Carlos Lampe. Once again he showed his technique to score the second in the 64th minute. Messi and forward Lautaro Martinez exchanged four quick passes to put the six-time Ballon D'Or winner in a magnificent position. He still had time to dribble past one defender before scoring. Messi completed his hat-trick in the 88th minute from close range after getting a rebound from Lampe. Also Read- LaLiga will not be weakened by Lionel Messi's exit, says ex-Real Madrid player Fernando MorientesArgentina now have 18 points in second place. Bolivia remains in ninth place with six. Brazil and Argentina will have one less competitive match after this international window since the Super Classic was suspended on Sunday. FIFA has yet to decide what will happen will the match, as it was stopped in a shocking way after Brazilian health officials tried to remove four Argentinian players for allegedly providing false information to authorities. The top four teams from the South American qualifiers earn direct spots in the World Cup finals in Qatar next year, and the fifth-place team will go into an intercontinental playoff. Previously, Uruguay beat Ecuador by 1-0 to move to third place in the table. Uruguay managed to get a last-minute home win against Ecuador, which was key to their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup. The header by Gaston Pereiro in stoppage time allowed Uruguay to add 15 points and take Ecuador third on the table. The Ecuadorians still with 13 points, are in fourth place and they are also well positioned to go to Qatar next year. Colombia also clinched an important 3-1 home win over Chile in a magnificent performance from forward Miguel Borja. He scored the first from the spot in the 19th minute and added another one minute later. Chile reduced the gap in the 56th minute with Jean Menezes, but Luis Diaz added Colombia's last goal in the 74th minute. Also on Thursday, Paraguay beat Venezuela 2-1. The hosts scored with David Martínez and Alejandro Romero in the 7th and 46th minutes. The visitors scored their only goal in the 90th minute with John Chancellor. He posted on social media after the game: "I dreamed a lot about this day and thank God it came. "I have no words to thank you for all the love received. What a beautiful night, I really enjoyed it. Unforgettable."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi)Also Read- Lionel Messi signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving BarcelonaAlso Read- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time highest goalscorer in international football with brace against Ireland
After a series of leaks and rumors, Insomniac Games has finally announced the long-awaited Spider-Man 2. 2020, despite being a rather sad year has been successful for many reasons. Sony has finally revealed the PlayStation 5 and an array of exclusives,, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a spinoff to the original title. This time around, the PlayStation case was a momentous affair as the developers gave fans a sneak peek at the latest Spider-Man game. The clip shows Peter Parker and Miles Morales as nucleus, and the duo can be seen smacking thugs left and right. However, the visuals turn ominous soon after, with a chilling sound in the background. Spider-Man may be the highlight of the game, but fans have never been more excited to see a villain than they were when Venom rose from the shadows, sending the community into a state of frenzy.Spider-Man 2 release dateThe developers have locked in 2023 as the year of its launch. However, the exact date of the next web slinging adventure remains a mystery. Like other AAA titles, Spider-Man 2 can also experience delays if things don't go as planned.Marvel's Spider-Man 2 platformsThe 2018 title was available on PS4, but a modified version of PS5 was released. Likewise, Miles Morales was available on both consoles, old and new. Sadly, in addition to having a big shoes to fill, the latest version will only be available on PS5. *THWIP**SNIKT*Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Wolverine are coming to PS5. First details on the new Insomniac Games titles: https://t.co/4vl3gyIWET pic.twitter.com/L2shGKSVxV— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 9, 2021Naturally, developers want to take full advantage of the latest Sony hardware to deliver an unprecedented gaming experience. Besides to Spider-Man 2, PlayStation Showcase has taken a look at a number of other popular franchises, including fan-favorite Gran Turismo 7 and God of War Ragnarok. GTAV and GTA Online come to PS5 in March 2022, complete with technical and graphical improvements. First info: https://t.co/EhFonAx4F8 pic.twitter.com/VNaAtE04bu— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 9, 2021Unfortunately, the showcase disseminated a piece of bad news as well. The expanded and improved version of GTA 5, which will be released on PS5 was delayed until 2022.Also Read- Billion-dollar online gaming industry seeks clarity on valuation, taxation
A match from the end of his bid for what would have been the calendar's first Grand Slam tournament in men's tennis since 1969, Novak Djokovic covered his face with a towel, hiding his tears during the changeover.In 27 Grand Slam matches in 2021, on hard courts, clay courts and grass, Djokovic is unbeatable. Needing one more victory, in Sunday's US Open final against Daniil Medvedev, to complete a season sweep for major titles and claim his 21st career record, Djokovic couldn't pull it off.Outplayed by someone using a similar style to his own, Djokovic came up just short of those two historic milestones, losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to first-time major champion Medvedev at Arthur Ashe Stadium.Also Read- Novak Djokovic outlives Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open to win nineteenth majorA simply stunning performance from @DaniilMedwed pic.twitter.com/0sF1r2CiNg— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2021No.1 ranked Djokovic had been sublime in the sport's top four tournaments, enduring the burdens of expectations and pressure for the past seven months and, in New York, the past two weeks. He beat Medvedev in the Australian Open final in February, then added titles at the French Open in June and Wimbledon in July.He made mistakes, 38 inadvertent mistakes in all. He couldn't convert the chance of a break until it was too small, too late, going just 1 for 6. He also showed frustration, destroying his racket by hitting it three times against the court after one point, drawing boos from the crowd of 25,703 and a code violation from chair umpire Damien Dumusois. List of players to defeat Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam in 2021:Daniil Medvedev-end of list-— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2021Much of Djokovic's troubles had to do with No. 2 ranked Medvedev, who used his 6-foot-6(1.98meter) frame to chase everything and respond with seemingly effortless groundstrokes, in the same way. that Djokovic wears down foes, and delivered pinpoint serving. Medvedev won 20 of his first 23 service points, forming a pattern. He finished with 16 aces and 38 winners in total, 11 wins more than Djokovic. After overcoming several double faults at match point, Medvedev finally finished the job, then toppled over to the court on his side. Djokovic reached the 31st Grand Slam final, equaling the record of six victories on the hard court at Flushing Meadows. But he couldn't get the last thing he needed. He remains tied with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal with 20 major titles. And the last man to complete a true Grand Slam going 4-4 at the majors in a single season remains Rod Laver, who did it twice, in 1962 and 1969, and was in the stands on Sunday. The last woman to achieve this feat was Steffi Graf in 1988. Instead, Djokovic joined Jack Crawford in 1933 and Lew Hoad in 1956 as men who won the first three Grand Slam tournaments over a year and reached the U.S. Open final before losing. Djokovic came out a bit cold Sunday, double faulted in each of his first two service games and mixed enough groundstroke fouls bowing his head or rolling his eyes after some that 12 minutes, Medvedev was a point from a second break and a 3-0 lead. Djokovic eventually used a couple of aces at 117 mph and 124 mph to hold there, but it was Medvedev who stole the show in the early going. It was the fifth consecutive match in which Djokovic lost the first set, and 11th in Grand Slam play this year, but unlike other cases, he was unable to win again. This moment though pic.twitter.com/dgvqLMpdBv— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2021Djokovic got to love-40 in Medvedev’s first service game of the second set but did not come through on any of those break points. On the third, Djokovic put a sliced backhand in the net, then pounded his racket against his left thigh — one, two, three, four times, perhaps as disappointed in his footwork as anything. Thousands of fans tried to reinforce him by chanting his nickname "No-Le! No-Le! No-Le!" After some of Medvedev's mistakes, some in the stands would applaud, considered poor form in tennis and repeatedly admonished with a “please” from Dumusois.Also Read- Taliban set to ban womens sports in Afghanistan, claims report
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 campaign on September 20 by wearing a blue jersey against the Kolkata Knights Riders in Abu Dhabi.RCB had announced in May that they would be sporting blue jerseys to honour the frontline workers fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic in India. However, before their next fixture, the IPL was suspended due to positive Covid-19 cases in the bio-bubbles of franchises in Delhi and Ahmedabad.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shifted IPL out of India and said that the remaining season will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 19 to October 15."RCB to wear Blue Jersey v KKR on 20th. We at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, which resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic," RCB said in a statement.RCB to wear Blue Jersey v KKR on 20thWe at RCB are honoured to sport the Blue kit, that resembles the colour of the PPE kits of the frontline warriors, to pay tribute to their invaluable service while leading the fight against the Covid pandemic.#PlayBold #1Team1Fight pic.twitter.com/r0NPBdybAS— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 14, 2021Instead of the flagship "Go Green" campaign jersey, RCB will wear a blue this year. The blue jerseys will also have important health messages engraved on it.Virat Kohli and Mohamed Siraj arrived in the UAE on a chartered flight from Manchester were India played a test series against England. The fifth and last test of the aforementioned series has been canceled after the Covid-19 scare in the Indian camp.The likes of AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell also arrived in the UAE earlier this month to prepare for the rest of the season.Mike Hesson, who has doubled as coach after Simon Katich's withdrawal, has been overseeing the training with the available RCB players in the UAE.RCB will be looking to reach the play-offs for the second successive IPL season. Virat Kohli's men are currently in third place with 5 wins from 7 matches, tied on 10 points with the Chennai Super Kings, who are in second place. Delhi Capitals leads the points table with 12 points from 8 games.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
WWE Raw Results, Winners and Highlights: Big E's long journey to the top of the mountain reached its destination by winning the WWE title. This was after he cashed his Money in the Bank contract and defeated Bobby Lashley to close out Raw on Monday night. Removing the element of surprise, Big E announced hours before RAW went air that he intended to cash in the contract and he did! In the main event between Lashley and Orton, it was All-Mighty who sent Viper out with a spear. However, when Lashley (kayfabe) tweaked his knee after delivering a spinebuster to Orton through a table, it gave an opening for the 5′ 11-inch heavyweight who was looking for an opportune moment. With the show approaching into a commercial break, before the match became official, WWE returned with Big E defeating a hobbling Lashley with a Big Ending. Lashley did give a fight as he was on the verge of defending his gold when he countered out of the Big Ending. But Big E's second attempt at Big Ending was correct in terms of money and with that, Raw had a new champion.Also Read- Undertaker WWE Retirement: WWE announces The Undertaker retirement, fans get emotionalAs one of WWE's most beloved Superstars, the Big E moment unleashed the WWE Universe with congratulations on social media. From his New Day brothers to Becky Lynch (and her mom), respect poured in from his peers with recognition of his incredible win.The NEW DAY is upon us.The @WWEBigE Era is here!#AndNew #WWEChampion pic.twitter.com/dN48DJeU7P— BIG E IS WWE CHAMPION (@WWE) September 14, 2021Congratulations @WWEBigE. #AndNew #WWEChampion #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/G8puiAWnIo— BIG E IS WWE CHAMPION (@WWE) September 14, 2021Congratulations @WWEBigE.THEN and NOW.A champion in @WWE.A champion in life. pic.twitter.com/oh85dcIfaR— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 14, 2021CONGRATS BIG EEEEE!!! Ps can you still troll Paul Heyman anyway!? pic.twitter.com/SlWEpq36Iv— Betty (@TheBethPhoenix) September 14, 2021What else happened on WWE Raw?Charlotte Flair def. Shayna Baszler via pinfall after a big boot. Nia Jax interference led to Baszler losing as payback for the reverse happening the week prior. After the match, Alexa Bliss came to the ring and offered Flair a gift ahead of their title match at Extreme Rules. The gift was a Lilly-style doll named Charlie. The two ended up brawling before Bliss hit a code red to send Flair from the ring.Drew McIntyre & The Viking Raiders def. Jinder Mahal, Veer & Shanky via pinfall after McIntyre hit Shanky with a Claymore.United States Championship -- Damian Priest (c) def. Jeff Hardy via pinfall after hitting Reckoning. Priest was attacked by Extreme Rules opponent Sheamus after the match.Nikki A.S.H. def. Tamina via pinfall after a tornado DDT.Rhea Ripley def. Natalya via submission with an inverted cloverleaf.Omos, AJ Styles, Mace & T-Bar def. Mustafa Ali, Mansoor & New Day via pinfall when Omos hit Ali with a chokebomb.Doudrop def. Eva Marie via pinfall after a seated crossbody.Also Read- Medvedev wins US Open to end Djokovic calendar Grand Slam bid
The two new IPL teams will be auctioned on October 17. The league's ninth and tenth teams will be decided just two days after the IPL final in Dubai and the day the T20 World Cup begins.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced a tender for owning and operating two new Indian Premier League franchises.“The Governing Council of the IPL invites bids to acquire the right to own and operate 1 (one) of the 2 (two) new teams proposed to be introduced to take part in the Indian Premier League from the IPL 2022 season, through a tender process,” the BCCI said in a statement.Also Read- IPL 2021: RCB to wear blue jersey against KKR on September 20 to honour frontline workersThe deadline for the purchase of tender document is October 5.Among the venues where the teams could be based include Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Pune. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Ekana Stadium in Lucknow the larger-capacity could be an option for franchises. This effectively indicates that the IPL will be a 10-team tournament starting in the 2022 season.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has advanced four places to reach a career-best eighth position in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances in the series against Sri Lanka, which his team won 3-0. The left-hander led the series total with 153 runs, including unbeaten 59 off from 46 deliveries in the final in Colombo that his team won by 10 wickets. This is the first time that he has been in the top ten of the T20I rankings, but he is ranked high in his career, third in the ODI and sixth in the Test. India captain Virat Kohli moved to fourth place while KL Rahul has held on to his sixth slot.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad Gains for Quinton de Kock Mustafizur Rahman rises up This week's @MRFWorldwide ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings has some big movements Details https://t.co/rxcheDGCjM pic.twitter.com/83AUWRMqwf— ICC (@ICC) September 15, 2021Aiden Markram is another South African player on the rise, move to 11 positions from 12, while Bjorn Fortuin up from 103 places to 43 and Anrich Nortje up 29 places to 71 have made rapid progress in the bowlers list. Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera climbed 10 places to 38th after scoring 69 runs in two innings in the latest weekly update which also includes the last two games of the Bangladesh and New Zealand series. Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has moved up two places to eighth after finishing with eight wickets in the series while Nasum Ahmed (up 25 places to 15th) and Mehedi Hasan (up four places to 20th) have also made notable progress. However, Shakib Al Hasan has conceded the top spot for all-rounders to Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi. New Zealand's Tom Latham has advanced 22 places to 44th after his 50 not out in the final match and Finn Allen has moved up 23 places to 66th with 41 in the same match. In the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings for batsman, Ireland William Porterfield advanced seven places to 66th, Craig Ervine of Zimbabwe moved up five places to 72 and Jaskaran Malhotra of the United States, who hit six sixes in an over from Papua New Guinea's Gaudi Toka in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2 match, has rocketed 169 places to 132nd. In the bowlers' list, the Ireland pair of Andy McBrine (up seven places to 27th) and Simi Singh (up 11 places to 38th), Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane (up 19 places to 91st) and Charles Amini of Papua New Guinea (up 11 places to 96th) are among those to advance.Also Read- IPL 2021: RCB to wear blue jersey against KKR on September 20 to honour frontline workers
Former Mr. India winner, Manoj Patil, a resident of Oshiwara in Mumbai, allegedly attempted suicide by consuming some pills. He was rushed to the Cooper Hospital, where his condition is said to be critical. His manager said the accident happened around 12:30 a.m. September 16.Few days ago, Manoj Patil had written a letter to the Oshiwara police demanding FIR against actor Sahil Khan. In the letter, Manoj alleged that he was defamed by actor and bodybuilder Sahil Khan.Instagram accounts of both parties contain videos that are supposed to be targeting at each other. While Manoj Patil seen in a video without naming Sahil Khan mocking a certain person and saying that there are many attempts to defame him. On the other hand, Sahil Khan also shared a video mocking a particular person.Sahil Khan, who has a verified Instagram account, captioned the video, “Manoj Steroid Wala Kaun hai? Any Idea! Believe it or not. For more watch my story.”View this post on InstagramA post shared by India’s Youth & Fitness ICN® (@sahilkhan)Pari Naz, Manoj Patil's manager, said Manoj took the extreme step after being harassed by Sahil Khan. “He was being harassed for over a year. His phone number had been made viral. And last night he was with his friends and on his way home he went to a chemist shop and bought the pills. His friends weren't aware what he took but when he reached home, he didn’t even have dinner and fell unconscious. We then rushed him to hospital.” she said.His condition is learnt to be critical.Manoj Patil’s mother said that her son was being mentally harassed by Sahil Khan. “My son told me that he was being mentally harassed by Sahil Khan. It came to a state where he said ‘I feel like ending my life’ and he tried to take his life.”Suraj Sonawane, the leader of local MNS, said that Manoj Patil had approached him for help and he promised to take him to Raj Thackeray as well. “He told me how he had been facing problems for months. Till the time it was restricted to professional rivalry it was ok but for some time Sahil Khan started targeting his personal life and commented about his wife and also threatened that his visa would be canceled which made him take this step.” he saidAlso Read- Lionel Messi Makes First PSG Start But Club Brugge Hold On For A Draw
Virat Kohli confirmed on Thursday that he will step down as captain of India's T20I team after the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates in October-November. The bat star said that he will continue to lead India in Tests and ODI cricket."I've decided to step down as the T20 captain after this T20 World Cup in Dubai in October," Kohli said in a statement that he shared on his social media handles. pic.twitter.com/Ds7okjhj9J— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 16, 2021Virat Kohli has led India in 45 T20I internationals since taking over from MS Dhoni in 2017. He has a winning percentage of 64.44 with 29 victories and 14 defeats.Also Read- ICC mens T20I rankings: Indian captain Virat Kohli moves to No 4, KL Rahul retains sixth spotFor some time, there has been speculation about Kohli's future as white-ball captain especially in the backdrop of Rohit Sharma's brilliant track record of winning five IPL titles for Mumbai Indians.Discussed decision with Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma: Virat Kohli"Understanding workload is a very important thing and considering my immense workload over the last 8-9 years playing all three formats and captaining regularly for last five to six years, I feel I need to give myself space to be fully ready to lead Indian team in Test and ODI cricket," Kohli said in a statement on his Twitter page."I have given my everything to the Team during my time as T20 captain and I will continue to do so for the T20 captain and will continue to do so for the T20 team as a batsman moving forward," he further added.The decision, Kohli said, was taken after consulting head coach Ravi Shastri, his heir apparent Rohit, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah."Of course, arriving at this decision took a lot of time. After a lot of contemplation and discussions with my close people, Ravi bhai and also Rohit, who have been an essential part of the leadership group...," Kohli stated."I have also spoken to the secretary Mr Jay Shah and president of BCCI Mr Sourav Ganguly along with the selectors about the same. I will continue to serve Indian cricket and Indian cricket team to the best of my ability," Kohli said.The T20 World Cup begins on October 17.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
Lionel Messi failed to provide Paris St Germain with any sparkle as the Ligue 1 team's potent attacking trio lacked inspiration in a disappointing 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.In his debut with the French team, the Argentine forward managed to surpass him, but he was far from his brilliant best next to the disappointing Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, who set up Ander Herrera for PSG's first-half opener before being replaced injured after the break.Brugge, who levelled before halftime through Hans Vanaken, were more powerful and had the best chances against a PSG that lacks quality and defensive focus.The result left Paris Saint-Germain and Bruges two points behind Group A leaders Manchester City after the Premier League champions crushed RB Leipzig 6-3."We didn't play a fantastic game but to be fair we did enough to win, we deserved to win," said Herrera."Maybe they had opportunities at the beginning of the second half but I think we controlled the match, we had a lot of chances."Also Read- Lionel Messi surpasses Pele's goalscoring record, leads Argentina to win in World Cup qualifiersBrugge keeper Simon Mignolet disagreed."I didn't have a lot of work, I just pulled a couple of saves. We played as a compact side, it was the right approach," the Belgian said.With Messi, Neymar and Mbappe together on the pitch for the first time, PSG made a confident start but Brugge responded well.FULL-TIME: Club Brugge 1-1 @PSG_English The points are shared on Matchday 1 of the @ChampionsLeague. #UCL | #CLUPSG pic.twitter.com/P3EVbjqQxP— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 15, 2021Mbappe broke the left flank and his low cross was met by Herrera, and opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a low shot to score his fourth goal this season-his third goal in the last two games.Messi set up Mbappe, who went close in the 23rd minute with an angled shot that was deflected by Mignolet but PSG were lulled into a false sense of security.Also Read- LaLiga will not be weakened by Lionel Messi's exit, says ex-Real Madrid player Fernando Morientes
Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to groom KL Rahul to be India's next captain.Gavaskar wants to appoint KL Rahul as T20 vice-captain for India, with Rohit Sharma appointed as captain after Virat Kohli decided to leave the captaincy after the T20 World Cup.“It's a good thing that the BCCI is looking ahead. It's important to think ahead,” said Sunil Gavaskar“If India are looking to groom a new captain, then KL Rahul can be looked at. He has performed well. Even now in England, his batting was very good. He has been performing well in IPL and 50-overs cricket as well at the international stage. He can be made vice-captain,” said Gavaskar.Gavaskar praised Karnataka's batsman for his quality of leadership shown in the IPL. Rahul is the captain of Punjab Kings in the IPL.Also Read- Virat Kohli to step down as India T20 captain after World Cup“He has shown very impressive leadership qualities in the IPL. He hasn’t let the burden of captaincy affect his batting. His name can be taken into consideration,” said Gavaskar.The 34-year-old Rohit is Kohli's deputy in the white ball formats and is likely to take the lead role when India meets New Zealand in a home series in November that will feature three T20 Internationals along with two Test matches.Current head coach Ravi Shastri and the tenure of the support staff are coming to an end with the T20 World Cup and as things stand, there are indications that they won't seek an extension.“There is a CAC that will make the decision. If you want to think about the new coach, then you can’t keep talking to the captain. Yes, there needs to be an understanding between the captain and the coach. But you can’t ask a student who his principal or professor can be,” said Gavaskar.Also Read- ICC mens T20I rankings: Indian captain Virat Kohli moves to No 4, KL Rahul retains sixth spot
New Zealand's tour of Pakistan has been completely canceled due to safety concerns, just minutes before the toss for the first one-day international was going to take place in Rawalpindi on Friday.The New Zealand cricket team is reported to have refused to enter in the field and remain inside their hotel rooms after New Zealand security advisers advised them to do so. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said New Zealand Cricket informed it that “they had been alerted to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series.Pakistan was scheduled to host New Zealand for a series of 3 internationals and 5 T20 internationals in Rawalpindi and Lahore from September 17 to October 3.According to an NZC release: "The side was to play Pakistan this evening in the first of three ODIs in Rawalpindi, before moving to Lahore for a five match T20 series.The BLACKCAPS are abandoning their tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government security alert. Arrangements are now being made for the team’s departure. More information | https://t.co/Lkgg6mAsfu— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 17, 2021“However, following an escalation in the New Zealand Government threat levels for Pakistan, and advice from NZC security advisors on the ground, it has been decided the BLACKCAPS will not continue with the tour. Arrangements are now being made for the team's departure."Remind you, the New Zealand cricket team arrived in Pakistan on September 11 for a limited over series representing the country's first international kiwi series since 2003.Also Read- Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis resign as Pakistans head coach and bowling coach ahead of T20 World CupPCB WILLING TO CONTINUEThe Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the developments and expressed their disappointment but also said that they are ready to proceed with the scheduled matches."Earlier today, the New Zealand cricket board informed us that they had been alerted to some security alert and have unilaterally decided to postpone the series. PCB and Govt of Pakistan made fool proof security arrangements for all visiting teams. We have assured the New Zealand cricket board of the same.“The Prime Minister spoke personally to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and informed her that we have one of the best Intelligence systems in the world and that no security threat of any kind exists for the visiting team. The security officials with the NZ team have been satisfied with security arrangements made by the Govt of Pakistan throughout their stay here.“PCB is willing to continue the scheduled matches. However, cricket lovers in Pakistan and world over will be disappointed by this last-minute withdrawal," the PCB statement said.Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24
When one talks about the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore, the first name that comes to mind is Virat Kohli. The legendary batsman has been associated with the franchise since the inception of the league's in 2008 and has become a formidable figure in its history. Kohli has been the face and captain of RCB since he took over as captain in the middle of the 2012 season. He has been an ambassador for the franchise in T20 cricket. But despite his impressive performances on the field with the bat, Kohli has not managed to lift the IPL trophy ever, either as a player or captain.He came within touching distance in 2016, when he re-wrote the record books by scoring 973 runs in the tournament as he single-handedly took his team to the final. But it was not to be as his team lost to SunRisers Hyderabad.The 2021 season will be Kohli's last chance to win the coveted league as the RCB captain.Virat Kohli on Sunday made it clear that he will continue playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore but won't be captaining the team beyond the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.Also Read- Virat Kohli to step down as India T20 captain after World CupKohli dropped his second bombshell this week as he confirmed the news in a video posted by RCB on social media. The 32-year-old also gave up the captaincy of India's T20 team to manage his immense workload, saying he would not continue in the role after this year's World Cup in the UAE.Virat Kohli to step down from RCB captaincy after #IPL2021“This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me.”: Virat Kohli#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/QSIdCT8QQM— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 19, 2021Here's what Kohli said in an emotional video, which was shared on social media by RCB:“This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I’ll continue to be an RCB player till I play my last IPL game. I thank all the RCB fans for believing in me and supporting me,” the RCB skipper said in a statement."It wasn't an easy decision but one that has been well thought of and in the best interest of this wonderful franchise."The RCB family remains close to my heart as we continue to strive to achieve excellence. As I have mentioned previously in many occasions, I will only play for RCB until my retirement from the game of cricket.Kohli, who took over as RCB skipper full time from Daniel Vettori in 2013, has yet to lead the side to an IPL title."I spoke to the management this evening. This was something that was on my mind... I needed the space to refresh, regroup and be absolutely clear in how to move forward," Kohli said.RCB currently ranks third in the IPL 2021 points table with 5 wins from 7 matches. They will resume their campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai on September 19.Also Read- Make KL Rahul vice-captain, groom him as future leader, says Sunil Gavaskar
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) even before they kickstart their campaign in the second leg of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was in the news as their skipper Virat Kohli is all ready to step down from captaincy after the 2021 edition.While the news has certainly gained all the limelight, they will be looking to give their captain a proper farewell as they will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Abu Dhabi.Royal Challengers Bangalore had the perfect opportunity to lift the IPL trophy this year. The group of foreign players they possess will hand them a big advantage in the UAE leg. Wanindu Hasaranga, who is likely to make his IPL debut in this match, was in a good form for Sri Lanka. RCB are currently placed at the third spot in the standings with 10 points.As for the Kolkata Knight Riders, they will hope to start fresh in the league as they failed to pose any threat in the first half. They are currently second-last in the standings with just two wins and five losses.Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face each other in the 31st match of the IPL 2021. Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the contest between the sides.Match Details:Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 31Venue:Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate & Time:September 20th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The surface here at Zayed Cricket Stadium has got good carry and bounce, and the quick bowlers can make most of the conditions. The par score on this wicket is 160-170. Bowling first is an excellent option.KKR vs RCB Probable Playing XIsKolkata Knight RidersNitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Sunil Narine / Shakib Al Hasan, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shivam Mavi / Kamalesh Nagarkoti, Lockie Ferguson / Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh KrishnaRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga/Tim David, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalDream11 Prediction – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Match 31, IPL 2021KKR vs RCB Dream11 Team: Fantasy cricket predictions and tips for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers BangaloreTop Picks for KKR vs RCB Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BatsmenVirat Kohli is a right-handed batsman from Royal Challengers Bangalore who leads the team. He has achieved 193 runs in this season so far.AB de Villiers is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has hammered 207 runs in this season so far. He stacked 76 runs against KKR in the last head-to-head game.Glenn Maxwell is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has scored 223 runs in this season so far. He smacked 78 runs against KKR in the last head-to-head match.Nitish Rana is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Kolkata Knight Riders. He has smashed 201 runs in this season so far. He scored 18 runs against RCB in the last head-to-head game.Andre Russell is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler from Kolkata Knight Riders. He has smacked 167 runs and picked up 7 wickets in this season so far. He knocked 31 runs against RCB in the last head-to-head match.Shubman Gill is a right-handed batsman from Kolkata Knight Riders. He has piled 132 runs in this season so far.Top Picks – BowlersVarun Chakravarthy doesn’t give any sort of room to the batsmen, while his ability to generate extra bounce from the surface makes him one of the tougher bowlers to face. He is highly deceptive and a must pick player for your fantasy teams.Harshal Patel has an economy of 9.17 in this IPL, it is his wicket-taking knack that makes him the real deal. He is the leading wicket-taker so far, having picked up 17 wickets, with the best figures of 5/27.Top Picks – WicketkeepersAB de Villiers on any day is the saviour number 1 for RCB. He has won plenty of matches single-handedly for his team. In 6 innings in this year’s IPL, de Villiers has scored 207 runs at an average of 51.75 and an excellent strike rate of 164.28.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KKR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:AB de Villiers (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell, Nitish Rana (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Andre Russell, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Varun ChakravarthySuggested Playing XI No.2 for KKR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell (c), Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Shahbaz Ahmed, Andre Russell (vc), Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Shivam MaviKKR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match 31 Expert Advice:Glenn Maxwell and Virat Kohli will be among the safe captaincy choices for the small leagues. Shubman Gill and Shahbaz Ahmed are the punt-picks hereKKR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match 31 Probable Winners:Royal Challengers Bangalore won the last head-to-head game against KKR and is expected to win this match as well considering their form in this season.
On paper, Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals have more than a few things in common in the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both affected by the withdrawal of players and locked at six points each, the two teams will look to revive their falling campaign during their clash at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.Wicketkeeper captains KL Rahul and Sanju Samson comfortably sit among the top six scorers of the tournament, but their individual efforts have left no impact on their team's performances so far.With the odds stacked against them in their 14th attempt to lift the elusive trophy, Punjab Kings will hope for their coach Anil Kumble and the leadership group to get their campaign back on track.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonDuring his playing career, Kumble had back India from the clutches of defeat on numerous occasions. With the former India captain name doing the rounds for a second stint as head coach of the national team once Ravi Shastri completes his tenure after the T20 World Cup, the legendary leg-spinner will look to prove his mettle as a franchise coach.Before his fallout with Virat Kohli, Kumble had coached India to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final. However, his brief tenure as coach of the Punjab Kings has yet to produce the desired results. The Mohali-based franchise finished sixth in 2020 and is currently at the same spot midway into the IPL 2021 season.Tuesday's competition will be more about what kinds of starts can be made by the top order players on both sides. As for the Kings, Rahul and Mayank are expected to open with Chris Gale providing just the right momentum to their innings at No.3.Prabhsimran Singh is another exciting prospect at the top of the order in case he gets into the XI. The middle order will be manned by Mandeep Singh, M Shahrukh Khan and a toss-up between new recruit Aiden Markram and West Indian Nicholas Pooran, eager to get over a nightmarish first phase, where he got four ducks.Leg-spin remains Punjab's forte and the addition of experienced campaigner Adil Rashid, alongside the India pair of Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin, could come in handy in UAE conditions. The withdrawals of Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson means Mohammed Shami is set to be partnered by either Chris Jordan or Nathan Ellis. Left-armer Arshdeep Singh's improved death bowling will also strengthen his case.Similarly for the Rajasthan, a lot will depend on the start provided by power-hitters Liam Livingston and Evin Lewis. Coming to the IPL after some sensational performances in "The Hundred" for Birmingham Phoenix, Livingston will be excited to stretch his run, while at the same time his skills will be tested against a high-quality leg-spin.Weakened by the withdrawal of Ben Stokes, Joss Butler and Jofra Archer, Rajasthan hope that their Indian Players like Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag, Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya to turn the tide.Also Read- Pakistan vs New Zealand: Entire tour called off due to security concerns minutes before 1st ODI
Punjab Kings will face the Rajasthan Royals in match 32 of IPL on Tuesday. Both teams will begin their journey in the second leg of IPL from this match. Punjab Kings have a history of not getting their team combination right, which is the reason why they have struggled so hard over the years to find a balanced eleven. With 3 wins and 5 losses, they are placed at the 6th spot in the standings with 6 points.Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, had a decent the first half of the IPL. Their biggest concern is that their English overseas players will not available for the remainder of the tournament. They have quality Indian players who can win matches for them. The Royals have placed themselves at the 5th spot in the standings with 6 points.Match Details:Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 32Venue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate &Time:September 21st at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarWeather Report:The temperature is expected to hover around 34°C on the matchday with 61 % humidity and 19 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.Pitch Report:The surface will assist the quick bowlers in the early innings, and the boundaries are quite bigger than normal. The batters need to give themselves time on this wicket, and once they are set, they can shift the gears. The team batting first have more chances of winning this match.Also Read- IPL 2021, PBKS vs RR: Battle for survival between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan RoyalsProbable Playing XIs for PBKS vs RR:Punjab KingsLokesh Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Moises Henriques, Harpreet Brar, Adil Rashid, Mohammad Shami, Murugan Ashwin / Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep SinghRajasthan RoyalsYashasvi Jaiswal, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, David Miller, Chris Morris, Rahul Tewatia, Chetan Sakariya, Jaydev Unadkat, Tabraiz ShamsiTop Picks for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BatsmenMayank Agarwal deserved a century in the last match against Delhi Capitals, but he remained not out on 99 runs from 58 deliveries. He had a great first half of IPL, where he has scored 260 runs in 7 matches at an average of 43.33.Riyan Parag is an upcoming star for India. He can bat, bowl, and moreover, he is a brilliant fielder as well. So far in this year’s IPL, he has scored 78 runs and has picked up one wicket as well.Top Picks – All-RoundersChris Morris is a match-winner who can contribute equally well with both bat and ball. He has picked up 14 wickets in 7 matches and has even scored 48 runs in 4 innings.Liam Livingstone is likely to open the innings for Rajasthan Royals in Jos Buttler’s absence. He is a tremendous striker of the cricket ball and has performed well for England in recent times.Top Picks – BowlersMohammad Shami is always effective on overseas pace-friendly wickets. So far in this year’s IPL, he has picked up 8 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 8.16.Jaydev Unadkat is a player who can bowl at any point of the match. Unadkat uses his variations very effectively. He has picked up 4 wickets in 4 matches in this IPL at an economy of 7.06.Top Picks – WicketkeepersLokesh Rahul will play the anchor role for Punjab Kings. The 29-year-old stylish batsman is currently the second-highest run-scorer in this year’s IPL, with 331 runs in 7 matches, averaging 66.2.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonSuggested Playing XI No.1 for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson, Lokesh Rahul (c), David Miller, Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Chris Morris, Liam Livingstone (vc), Jaydev Unadkat, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Harpreet BrarSuggested Playing XI No.2 for PBKS vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Lokesh Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Chris Morris (vc), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tewatia, Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, Chetan Sakariya, Tabraiz ShamsiPBKS vs RR Risky Captaincy Choices:Universe Boss Chris Gayle task his time initially to get settled, but once he is settled, it’s curtains for the bowlers. In 8 matches in this IPL, he has scored 178 runs at an average of 25.42. He will be a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.Rahul Tewatia can play unorthodox shots, which are really effective at the end of the innings, while he is a cunning bowler as well. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Moises Henriques has played 3 matches so far in this year’s IPL and has managed to score only 16 runs in 2 innings. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Pakistan vs New Zealand: Entire tour called off due to security concerns minutes before 1st ODI
Delhi Capitals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 33 of the IPL 2021 on Wednesday. In their previous match, Delhi Capitals held their nerves in a super over contest against Sunrisers Hyderabad for the win. Shreyas Iyer, who missed the first leg of the IPL due to injury, is back in the team, but Rishabh Pant will continue his role as captain in the second leg as well. They currently hold the second spot in the standings with 12 points.On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad had a lean patch in the first half of the IPL. They removed David Warner from the captaincy role, but even that decision did not favour them. They managed to win only one of their 7 matches in the first leg. They are currently sitting at the bottom of the table with only two points on their bankMatch Details:Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 33Venue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate & Time: September 22nd at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:It’s a good sporting wicket where quick bowlers will get maximum assistance from the surface in the powerplay. It’s all about keeping the wickets in the hand, as batting will become easier as the game progresses. Having said that, batting first is also a good option here.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonProbable Playing XIs for DC vs SRH:Delhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer / Steve Smith, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanSunrisers HyderabadDavid Warner / Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson (c), Abdul Samad, Vijay Shankar, Sherfane Rutherford / Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Khaleel Ahmed / Sandeep SharmaTop Picks for DC vs SRH Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BatsmanShikhar Dhawan will be extremely disappointed not to find a place in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup squad. The opening batsman, affectionately known as ‘Gabbar’, has scored 380 runs in 8 matches so far in this IPL at an average of 54.28.Kane Williamson is an all-format player and knows how to win matches for his side. He is calm and composed at the crease, which is his biggest strength. He mainly relies on his technique rather than going for fancy T20 shots.Top Picks – All-RoundersMarcus Stoinis didn’t make a huge impact in the first leg of this IPL. The Australian all-rounder has scored 71 runs and has chipped in with 2 wickets. He will be expecting much improved performances in the second half.At a cut-throat price of 8 Cr, Vijay Shankar will be a decent budget option. He has picked up 3 wickets and has scored 58 runs in this season so far. Top Picks – BowlersAvesh Khan was highly impressive with his accurate bowling in the first half of the IPL. He has scalped 14 wickets in 8 matches, with the best figures of 3 for 32.Whichever league he might be playing in, Rashid Khan always tends to fight for the leading wicket-taker award. He is highly deceptive, and picking him is one of the tougher tasks a batsman could face. Moreover, he can hit big sixes as well. Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant is a true game-changer. He is someone who can take the game away from the opposition within a span of a few overs. The Delhi Capitals skipper has mustered 213 runs in this year’s IPL at an average of 35.5 and a strike rate of 131.48. Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DC vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Kane Williamson (vc), Prithvi Shaw, Marcus Stoinis, Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for DC vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Manish Pandey, David Warner (c), Shreyas Iyer (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Marcus Stoinis, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, T Natarajan, Khaleel AhmedDC vs SRH Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket: Player Statistics Dream11 Points Shikhar Dhawan 380 runs 587 Rishabh Pant 213 runs 376 Rashid Khan 10 wickets and 17 runs 386 Kane Williamson 128 runs 181 Prithvi Shaw 308 runs 459 DC vs SRH Risky Captaincy Choices:Shreyas Iyer is back after completely recovering from a shoulder injury. This will be his first match after a long gap, but we have seen plenty of excellent knocks from his bat in this competition. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper. David Warner will be hungry for the runs. The former Orange Army skipper has scored 193 runs in 6 matches in this year’s IPL at an average of 32.16. He will be a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.Player you should avoid:Considering his decent international performances in recent times, it’s better to avoid Anrich Nortje while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- IPL 2022: Auction for new teams to take place on October 17
Delhi Capitals have been the team to beat in IPL 2021, with Rishabh Pant doing a great job leading the franchise in the absence of Shreyas Iyer. But that was all before Covid outbreak in the IPL bio-bubble that led to the tournament being postponed. Iyer is back, but Pant will continue to lead the team, at least until the end of the current season. Delhi hopes to pick up where it left off in India, and their first test comes in the form of bottom-placed SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.While DC was the form team in the first leg in India, SRH endured a nightmare. The team had just one win under their belt from seven games.SRH's dreadful showing cost David Warner his captaincy and he was replaced by Kane Williamson before the tournament was halted. The Covid-enforced break, however, came at the right time for SRH. The team has now had time to regroup and hopes that a change of scenery will lead to a change of fortunes.Also Read- DC vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI UpdatesBefore the UAE resumed, SRH was hit hard when England star Jonny Bairstow withdrew from the tournament.Jonny Bairstow is the top-scorer for SRH this season with 248 runs in seven matches, boasting a strike-rate of 141.71. SRH have added West Indies batsman Sherfane Rutherford to their squad following Bairstow's withdrawal.Rashid Khan will once again hold the key for SRH when it comes to bowling but others will need to provide him support. Bhuvneshwar Kumar seems to be getting back to his best and that will be good news for the Hyderabad franchise.Delhi are currently level on 12 points with league leaders Chennai Super Kings but have an inferior run-rate to MS Dhoni's team. A win against SRH will put Delhi on top at least till CSK play next.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
The five-time champion Mumbai Indians did not start well in the second leg of IPL 2021, as they lost to Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. They did a good job of pick up the wicket early on, but later in death overs, they conceded plenty of runs, which brought about their downfall. Rohit Sharma, who missed the last match due to a niggle, is likely to be back for this match.On the other hand, the Kolkata Knight Riders were stunning against RCB in their previous match, as they bowled Virat Kohli’s team out for just 92 runs. The Knights then chased the target with 10 overs still left in the game. This was one of the biggest victories in IPL in terms of balls remaining. Youngsters are doing great work for KKR at the moment.Match Details:Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 34Venue:Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate & Time: September 23rd at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming:Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The wicket is conducive for the bowlers, and we witnessed some terrific bowling performances from KKR bowlers against RCB on Monday. Having said that, the batters need to spend time at the crease to put a decent total on the board.Also Read- IPL 2021, MI vs KKR: It's Rohit Sharma vs Varun Chakravarthy as Mumbai Indians eye winProbable Playing XIs for MI vs KKR: Mumbai IndiansQuinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya / Saurabh Tiwary, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahKolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh KrishnaTop Picks for MI vs KKR Dream11 Match: Top Picks – BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav got out cheaply for a single-digit score in the last match against Chennai Super Kings. That being said, he is a match-winner who has got the necessary backing of the Mumbai team management to play freely. He has scored 176 runs so far in this IPL at an average of 22.Shubman Gill played a sensible knock in the last match against RCB. The 22-year-old talented batter from Punjab scored 48 runs from 34 deliveries in the run chase. Overall, in this year’s IPL, he has amassed 180 runs in 8 matches at an average of 22.5.Top Picks – All-RoundersKrunal Pandya can be a good budget pick. He might be struggling to make a big impression in this IPL. However, he is a resilient all-rounder and will be hopeful of delivering well in this match.Andre Russell was brutal with the ball against RCB. His unplayable yorker to dismiss AB de Villiers was one of the main highlights of the match. He ended with the figures of 3/9.Top Picks – BowlersTrent Boult is a wicket-taking bowler who swings the ball both ways and is very effective in the powerplay. The New Zealand left-arm quick has scalped 10 wickets in this year’s IPL, with the best figures of 3/28.Varun Chakravarthy likes to attack the stumps every time he runs in, and he did the same against RCB. Bangalore batters struggled to read his variations and fell to his trap. He was the player of the match for his figures of 3/13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersQuinton de Kock was cruising well in the match against Chennai Super Kings, but was dismissed when he was batting on 17 runs. He has mustered 172 runs in 7 matches so far in this year’s IPL, with the highest score of 70*.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MI vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell (vc), Venkatesh Iyer, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Varun ChakravarthySuggested Playing XI No.2 for MI vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Quinton de Kock (c), Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyMI vs KKR Risky Captaincy Choices:Playing in his debut IPL game, Venkatesh Iyer played some breath-taking shots against RCB and fearlessly attacked the top-quality bowlers. He remained not out on 41* runs from 27 deliveries. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to his role of a number three, but Nitish Rana played quite a few extraordinary knocks in the first phase of IPL 2021, where he batted as an opener. In fact, he scored a half-century against Mumbai Indians.Player you should avoid:Dinesh Karthik bats way down the order for KKR, which is why it’s hard to pick him in the final eleven.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
Bolstered by the return of Captain Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians (MI), still agonizing from their defeat against the Chennai Super Kings will look to return against the Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) inspired Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Sheikh Zayed Abu Dhabi Stadium on Thursday night.The Tamil Nadu tweaker won handsome praise from India and RCB skipper Virat Kohli, who said he’s going to be “a key factor when he plays for India” after taking 3/13 in four overs. The 30-year-old’s magical spell included as many as 15 dot balls and Glenn Maxwell was one of his three scalps.When the teams met in Chennai during the first stage of the IPL, Rohit hit 43 off 32 balls and Chakravarthy took 1-27 in four overs, as MI won by 10 runs. Their 10-wicket victory over RCB allowed KKR to climb a little further to sixth spot on the table with six points from eight games.In order to keep their playoff hopes alive, they need to keep winning from here.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonMissing the services of their talismanic captain and India allrounder Hardik Pandya, MI went down by 20 runs to CSK on Sunday night. Both the players were rested as a precautionary measure, allowing them to recover from their niggles.While there’s still doubt over Pandya’s availability, head coach Mahela Jayawardene had said that Rohit should be returning for the KKR match.In a pre-match presser on Wednesday, MI’s left-arm pacer Trent Boult said: “They (Rohit and Hardik) are both recovering very well. In terms of their selection for the next game, I’m not too sure what’s going on there. But day by day, they are improving. It was probably more of precaution that they had that extra bit of rest the other night against Chennai. But they are obviously two vital players in the XI for Mumbai. And we’re desperate to get them back. So, fingers crossed that they’ll be pretty good to go over the next couple of games.”Lying at the fourth spot with eight games in eight matches, MI desperately need their key players for the business end of the tournament.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mumbai Indians (@mumbaiindians)He (Rohit) was sorely missed. He is right up there in terms of experience and runs achieved in this format. So, it was a big hole but it was a good decision to make sure (that) he’s 100% with the amount of cricket coming up. If he comes to the eleven, it will be brilliant, but we want to make sure he is 100% fit,” said Boult.Whether Pandya plays on Thursday or not, he will also be seen by the Indian selectors, who chose him ahead of players like Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar for the T20 World Cup, which follows directly from the IPL in the United Arab Emirates.“If Hardik is fully fit, he can contribute with both bat and ball. He’s a very good player for any side. He’s working hard to get himself fit and we’re desperate to have him back,” said Boult.They would blame themselves for allowing CSK to get out of jail in the last game. Having reduced them to 24 for four in six overs, MI’s stand-in captain Kieron Pollard perhaps allowed their opponents to get off the hook when he chose to take off pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Boult and bring on his spinners.Also Read- Former Mr India contest winner Manoj Patil attempts suicide, blames actor Sahil Khan for harrassment
Satnam Singh Bamara, who created history when he was selected in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks in 2015, will begin training to become a professional wrestler at the Atlanta-based Nightmare Factory, to compete in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).Basketball player Satnam Singh Bhamara, who became the first Indian to be drafted into an NBA team before being banned for doping, has decided to try his hand at wrestling by sealing a deal with a professional league in the USA."While we've recently secured some of the hottest free agents on the planet, I'm also deeply committed to cultivating our own homegrown stars and the next generation of extraordinary professional wrestlers," Tony Khan, CEO, GM and Head of Creative of AEW, said in a media release."In addition to Satnam's commanding 7'3" stature, I was impressed with his high level of athleticism and charisma. He's an exciting addition to our roster, and I'm looking forward to our fans getting to know Satnam's personality and watching his development."Also Read- IPL 2021, MI vs KKR: It's Rohit Sharma vs Varun Chakravarthy as Mumbai Indians eye winThis isn't the first time that Singh has considered the squared circle. In 2017, he had visited and trained at the WWE Performance Centre but eventually decided against joining the company.New beginnings Thank you @AEW for this amazing opportunity!!! And big thank you to my brother @sunnygillcali for making this happen and always supporting me!! #ALLELITE @TonyKhan @CodyRhodes @realmmarshall1 @AEWonTNT #oneinabillion #aew #aewontnt #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/VLMokSh6K8— Satnam Singh Bhamara (@hellosatnam) September 24, 2021Singh, 25, is currently serving a two-year suspension from the National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) disciplinary panel for failing a dope test in 2019. His suspension is due to end on 19 November.Singh follows in the footsteps of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, who squared off alongside Jade Cargill in a mixed tag team match against Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet on "AEW: Dynamite" in March.Satnam Singh will begin training at the world-class, Atlanta-based Nightmare Factory, run by QT Marshall and Cody Rhodes.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, will face off each other in match 35 of IPL 2021 on Friday. Royal Challengers had a bad last game against KKR, where they were bundled out for just 92 runs. They need to get over from the defeat and will be playing at a completely different venue compared to their last game. They are still placed at the 3rd spot in the standings with 10 points. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings ruling this year's IPL. Despite losing 4 wickets in the power play for just 24 runs against Mumbai Indians, they did really well in the latter part of the innings to score 156 runs at the end of 20 overs. Sam Curran who missed the previous game due to quarantine is available for selection. With 6 wins and 2 losses, they placed themselves at 2nd spot in the standings with 12 points.Match Details: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 35Venue:Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate &Time:September 24th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:It’s one of the best batting wickets in the World. The boundaries are way too short on either side of the ground. Even the score of 200 plus is hard to defend here. Bowling first is a good option.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 seasonProbable Playing XIs RCB vs CSK:Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Sachin Baby, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalChennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran / Josh Hazlewood, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak ChaharRCB vs CSK Top Picks for RCB vs CSK Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersIt’s a well-made surface for Glenn Maxwell. He can fancy his chances of scoring big runs here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. So far in this IPL, he has accumulated 233 runs in 7 innings at an average of 33.28 with the highest score of 78. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a rescue act in the last game against Mumbai Indians. He showed a great amount of character and remained not out in the end on 88* runs from 58 balls.Top Picks – All-RoundersRavindra Jadeja has a fond memory against RCB. He smashed 62* runs from 28 balls in their previous meeting in the 1st leg and even picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 3.25. Moeen Ali got out for a no score in the last match against Mumbai Indians. England all-rounder has notched 206 runs in 7 matches in this year’s IPL at an average of 29.42 and even picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 6.Top Picks – Bowlers Harshal Patel is the purple cap holder in this ongoing IPL. In 8 matches so far, he has picked up 17 wickets at an economy of 9 with the best figures of 5 for 27 and has 47 runs to his name with the bat as well. Deepak Chahar has picked the most wickets for Chennai Super Kings in this year’s IPL. In 8 matches he has grabbed 10 wickets at an economy of 7.57 with the best figures of 4 for 13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersAB de Villiers will be desperately hungry for the runs. He got out for a first-ball duck in the last match against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, one innings can’t define him. He is still an excellent pick for your fantasy teams.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell (c), Faf du Plessis (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Kyle JamiesonSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket: AB de Villiers (c), Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Glenn Maxwell, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, Moeen Ali (vc), Sam Curran, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammad SirajRCB vs CSK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Glenn Maxwell 233 runs 350 AB de Villiers 207 runs 391 Ruturaj Gaikwad 284 runs 430 Moeen Ali 206 runs and 5 wickets 483 Devdutt Padikkal 217 runs 336 RCB vs CSK Risky Captaincy Choices:Virat Kohli has scored over 200 runs in this year’s IPL at an average of 29. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Sam Curran is back, and his inclusion will further add more balance to the CSK unit. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Suresh Raina is losing his charm as the year goes by, he averages 21.16 with the bat in this year’s IPL. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Pakistan vs New Zealand: Entire tour called off due to security concerns minutes before 1st ODI
Virat Kohli is back to breaking batting records at will. In a jaw-dropping stat that is a reflection of his greatness, RCB captain Kohli became the first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.Virat Kohli reached the historic milestone while opening the batting for RCB against Mumbai Indians in Match 39 of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Kohli achieved the landmark in the over against Jasprit Bumrah where the skipper was taking his India teammate to the cleaners.Kohli hit Jasprit Bumrah for a four and followed with a excellent pull shot that flew over the boundary ropes.Kohli, who has represented India (T20Is), Delhi (domestic cricket) and RCB (IPL), needed 66 runs to get to the T20 milestone before the crucial encounter against CSK. Kohli has arguably been the most successful batsman in the Indian Premier League. Despite not being able to land a title with Royal Challengers Bangalore, the skipper of the popular franchise owns quite a few batting records in the T20 league.6 Pulled away for a maximum and Virat Kohli reaches 10000 runs in T20s. Mr. Milestone. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #RCB #IPL2021 #RCBvMI— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 26, 2021Kohli's former RCB teammate Chris Gayle tops the list of highest run-getters inT20 cricketers. 'Universe Boss' has amassed 14,261 runs in 446 matches at a strike rate of 36.94 with 22 centuries and 87 fifties.Gayle's national team captain Kieron Pollard is second on the list, having scored 11,159 runs in 561 matches with one century and 56 half centuries to his name. Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik, with 10,088 runs and 66 fifties in 436 matches, ranks third in the list. David Warner rounds off the top 4 with 10,017 runs in 304 matches.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face the Rajasthan Royals in the 40th match of the IPL 2021 on Monday, September 27 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Sunrisers, led by Kane Williamson, are in dire straits as they are languishing right at the bottom of the table. In their previous game, they lost to Punjab Kings by five runs after failing to chase 126 runs. Jason Holder shot five sixes to keep the Orange Army in the game, but his efforts went in vain. Going into the next game, it won’t be a surprise if they make quite a few changes in their playing eleven. The Royals, on the other hand, are placed at seventh in the IPL table. The 33-run loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals would have dented their confidence to some extent. But their skipper, Sanju Samson, looked in great touch. RR don’t have much room for complacency and need to string a few victories.Match DetailsMatch:Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals – 40th matchVenue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiTime:7:30 PM IST, 02:00 PM GMTWhere to watch live:Star Sports Network, HotstarPitch ReportThe pitch in Dubai has been fairly good for batting. However, the bowlers, especially the fast bowlers, have extracted a lot from the surface. Chasing has usually been tough on the strip. Batting first should be the way forward.Avg first innings score: 159 (3 matches in the IPL 2021 at Dubai)Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0Probable Playing XIs:Sunrisers HyderabadDavid Warner/Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson (c), Kedar Jadhav/Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad/Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma Bench: Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma/Abdul Samad, Priyam Garg/Kedar Jadhav, Basil Thampi, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shahbaz Nadeem, T Natarajan, Jason Roy/David Warner, Jagadeesha Suchith, Virat Singh, Vijay ShankarRajasthan RoyalsEvin Lewis/David Miller, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris /Tabraiz Shamsi, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi, Mustafizur RahmanBench: Akash Singh, KC Cariappa, Shreyas Gopal, Mayank Markande, Glenn Phillips, Oshane Thomas, Kuldip Yadav, Manan Vohra, David Miller/Evin Lewis, Shivam Dube, Tabraiz Shamsi/Chris MorrisHead-to-HeadStats Matches SRH Won RR Won Tied Overall 14 7 7 0 At Dubai International Cricket Stadium 2 1 1 0 In the last 5 matches 5 2 3 0 IPL 2021 1 0 1 0 Probable best batter of the matchSanju Samson— Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson has been the standout batter for the Royals in the ongoing edition of the T20 league. He is currently the leading run-scorer of his team, having amassed 351 runs from nine games at an average of 50.14 and a strike rate of 141.53. In the previous game, he stayed unbeaten on 70 and the knock should keep his confidence high, though his knock went in vain. Probable best bowler of the matchMustafizur Rahman – Rajasthan RoyalsMustafizur Rahman has been outstanding for the Royals with the ball in hand. The Bangladesh left-arm speedster has picked up 10 wickets in the ongoing edition of the IPL. Moreover, he has bowled at an economy rate of 7.88 and it shows that he has been able to tie down the batters in the death overs. The southpaw can’t afford to let his guard down by any means. Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
England all-rounder Moeen Ali announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday. The 34-year-old has played 64 test matches, taking 195 wickets including 5 wicket hauls. He also has five Test centuries to his name, scoring a total of 2914 runs in the longest format. "I just felt like I was done, especially during the India series," said Moeen on the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) website, referring to the recent five-match Test series that was played between India and England. The fifth match was called off and Moeen said that while he wanted to reach a few milestones, he was content with calling time on his career. "I was hoping to play the last one, there were a couple of milestones I wanted to try and get in this series. But once that game was called off I was happy and done. It's been a good journey," he further said.Moeen said that he wants to prolong his career and that the intensity of Test cricket does take a mental and emotional toll. "I'm 34 now and I want to play for as long as I can and I just want to enjoy my cricket. Test cricket is amazing, when you’re having a good day it’s better than any other format by far, it’s more rewarding and you feel like you’ve really earnt it," he said. "I will miss just walking out there with the lads, playing against best in the world with that feeling of nerves but also from a bowling point of view, knowing with my best ball I could get anyone out. I've enjoyed Test Cricket but that intensity can be too much sometimes and I feel like I’ve done enough of it and I’m happy and content with how I’ve done," he further said. Moeen made his Test debut in a match against Sri Lanka at Lord's on June 12, 2014. His first Test wicket was that of Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara, who was batting on 147 at the time. 64 Test matches195 wickets2914 runsCountless memories #ThankYouMo — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 27, 2021'Hope I made it easier for someone to take up cricket' He said he hopes that his Test career will inspire and open the door for other British Muslims to play for England. He said he was inspired in a similar way by former South Africa batsman Hashim Amla. "It always takes somebody to inspire you or takes somebody to think if he can do it I can and I hope there are a few people out there who are thinking that. I know he wasn't English but someone like Hashim Amla, when I first saw him, I thought if he can do it I can do it, it does take that little spark," said Moeen. "I'd love one day in 8-10 years' time (someone) to say Moeen made it easier for me. There have been guys before me who made it easier, so you hope to open the door for someone else." Moeen took 27 wickets at the Home of Cricket, including 10 v South Africa in 2017. pic.twitter.com/Re7WkxF4NC— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) September 27, 2021Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino admitted that his star-studded squad is still under construction, on the eve of hosting Manchester City in their Group A match in Paris on Tuesday.Pochettino remained evasive about who is PSG first-choice goalkeeper and whether Keylor Navas or new signing Gianluigi Donnarumma will start against City.Up front, Pochettino expects Lionel Messi to return in attack as the Argentine shakes off a minor knee injury that sidelined him for two games. Messi's last Champions League goal for Barcelona came against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes in last season's last-16. He had a penalty saved in that game by Navas.Paris Saint-Germain opened their Champions League campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw with Club Brugge two weeks ago.Also Read- Virat Kohli to quit RCB captaincy after the end of IPL 2021 season
In the first match of the double header on Tuesday, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Delhi Capitals in Match 41 of the IPL 2021. The game completely slipped away from the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in the penultimate over of the match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. From now the tournament will get more and more difficult for Knight Riders, as they will need to win four more matches to qualify for the next stage. Rahul Tripathi has been sensational with the bat in this IPL and he will the man to watch out for in this match. Delhi Capitals have almost confirmed their playoff spot, awaiting only official classification. Now, they will be aiming to finish in the top 2 places. They played as a strong unit right from the first leg and rarely have we spotted their mistakes. Shreyas Iyer has made a strong statement after returning from the injury. Delhi occupy the second spot in the standings with 16 points.Match Details:Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, Match 41Venue:Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate & Time: September 28th at 3:30 PM IST, and at 2:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:There has been a massive change in the behaviour of the surface, as we witnessed a low-scoring encounter in the last match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The oddball is keeping low and spinners are getting some turn as well. Having said all this, it will be interesting which surface will be used for this match.Probable Playing XIs for KKR vs DC: Kolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh KrishnaDelhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav / Steve Smith, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanTop Picks for KKR vs DC Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersRahul Tripathi is a much-improved cricketer in recent times, and the Indian selectors will be closely watching his progress. He is the leading run-scorer for Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL with 306 runs in 9 innings, at an average of 38.25. Shreyas Iyer is back to his usual form after recovering from an injury. He returned with scores of 47* and 43 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals respectively.Top Picks – All-RoundersSunil Narine did really well in the death overs against Chennai Super Kings. Despite going for runs, he managed to pick up 3 wickets. He is a good pick for your fantasy teams. Axar Patel didn’t get enough opportunities with the bat in this edition of the IPL. However, he is proving his worth with the ball, as he has scalped 9 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 6.66.Top Picks – BowlersVarun Chakravarthy has hardly been expensive. Tamil Nadu’s mystery spinner is the go-to go bowler for skipper Eoin Morgan. He has scalped 11 wickets in 10 matches in this year’s IPL at an economy of 6.9. Anrich Nortje has fierce pace, that is troubling the batters immensely. In 2 matches in this year’s IPL, he has scalped 4 wickets at an economy of 3.75.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeping option for your fantasy teams. Including 2 half-centuries in this IPL, he has scored 272 runs at an average of 38.85, with the highest score of 58*.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KKR vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Rahul Tripathi, Andre Russell, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie FergusonSuggested Playing XI No.2 for KKR vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Prithvi Shaw (c), Andre Russell (vc), Sunil Narine, Ravichandran Ashwin, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan, Kagiso RabadaKKR vs DC Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Vankatesh Iyer 112 runs 184 Rahul Tripathi 306 runs 477 Shikhar Dhawan 430 runs 666 Shreyas Iyer 90 runs 119 Rishabh Pant 272 runs 514 KKR vs DC Risky Captaincy Choices:Shubman Gill is yet to score a half-century in this IPL. He has amassed 202 runs in 10 matches so far at an average of 20.2. You can take a risk and pick as your fantasy team skipper. Shikhar Dhawan is still leading the runs-scorers’ chart with 430 runs in 10 matches so far in this IPL. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Prasidh Krishna had a day to forget against CSK. Considering there are plenty of options available in the bowlers’ slot. it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Rajasthan Royals horrible run of form continues as they were outplayed by the bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match on Monday. The unavailability of English players was a big problem for Rajasthan. Sanju Samson is doing his best in every match and now its time for the other players to step it. Royal Challengers Bangalore finally returned to their usual pace with a huge victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians by 54 runs on Sunday. Glenn Maxwell's overall show gave them their sixth win in this IPL. They beat the Rajasthan Royals in their last 3 meetings, which can boost their confidence. The boys in red currently hold the third spot in the standings with 12 points.Match Details:Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 43Venue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate & Time: September 29th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The batters will get the complete reward for their shots if they hit through the line. The batters can also target the shorter boundaries on one side of the ground. The bowlers should effectively use the variations at the late end of the innings. Batting first is a good option here.Probable Playing XIs for RR vs RCB:Rajasthan RoyalsEvin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Liam Livingstone/David Miller, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag/Shivam Dube, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi/Jaydev Unadkat, Mustafizur RahmanRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Dan Christian, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalTop Picks for RR vs RCB Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersYashasvi Jaiswal has scores of 36, 5, and 49 in the last three matches. He has really worked on his hitting abilities and just needs to back his instincts to better his numbers. Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli completed 10,000 runs in the T20 format in the last match against Mumbai Indians. He provided a solid start rto his side by scoring 51 runs. Overall in this edition, he has accumulated 307 runs at an average of 34.11.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell was the player of the match against the Mumbai Indians for his complete all-round display. He used his switch hits quite well against the spinners, which turned out to be a masterstroke for him. So far in this IPL, he has scored 300 runs and has picked 3 wickets as well.Top Picks – BowlersMustafizur Rahman will be up against world-class batters like Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers, but he can cause problems with his variations. He has scalped 11 wickets in this year’s IPL at an economy of 7.84. Picking wickets has become a habit for Harshal Patel in this IPL. He is leading the highest wicket-takers’ list by a long distance, with 23 scalps in 10 matches.Top Picks – WicketkeepersSanju Samson is doing his job well with the bat and behind stumps as well. He has scored two consecutive half-centuries in the last 2 matches.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson (c), Kona Srikar Bharat, Virat Kohli (vc), Evin Lewis, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Glenn Maxwell, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan SakariyaSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, Evin Lewis (vc), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell (c), Chris Morris, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Chetan SakariyaRR vs RCB Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Sanju Samson 433 runs 702 Yashasvi Jaiswal 156 runs 240 Virat Kohli 307 runs 494 Glenn Maxwell 300 runs and 3 wickets 546 AB de Villiers 230 runs 435 RR vs RCB Risky Captaincy Choices:Since top-order batters are doing a good job for RCB, AB de Villiers is coming in a finisher at the late end of the innings. Considering this he is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams. Chris Morris is yet to pick a wicket in the second leg of the IPL, but he is a real match-winner in this format and had a great first phase, especially with the ball. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Kyle Jamieson is struggling to find his rhythm, he went wicketless in the last 2 matches. Considering his present form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- England All Rounder Moeen Ali Retires From Test Cricket
Lionel Messi scored his first Paris Saint-German goal in the French club's 2-0 win over visiting Manchester City while Luxembourg midfielder Sébastien Thill struck late for Sheriff to stun 13-time champion Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. Messi, who joined PSG on a two-year contract after leaving Barcelona, found the top corner superbly in the second half to add to Idrissa Gueye's early first-half opener and put the capital club top of Group A on four points. Luis Suárez also struck late as his injury-time penalty gave Atlético Madrid a 2-1 win at 10-man AC Milan. Club Brügge and Liverpool also claimed away wins at Leipzig and Porto, respectively.Messi scores maiden goal for PSG After two games, City are third on three points after their first defeat in a group stage game since 2018 ended an 18-match unbeaten run, a point behind PSG and Club Brugge, who won 2-1 at RB Leipzig. Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat by Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol in the Champions League on Tuesday as the visitors pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history with a stunning 89th-minute strike from Sebastien Thill. Spanish champion Atlético were second best for long periods at Group B rival Milan. Luis Suarez's stoppage-time penalty and Antoine Griezmann's first goal since returning to Atletico Madrid earned the Spanish side a 2-1 victory over 10-man AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. On the other hand, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino both struck twice and Sadio Mane once in a 5-1 drubbing of the Portuguese champions to seize control of Champions' League Group B.Also Read- Messi may return for PSG against Manchester City in UCL
Bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on table-toppers Chennai Super Kings in the 44th match of the IPL 2021. With some good shots from Jason Roy and a responsible from Captain Kane Williamson, Sunrisers Hyderabad finally broke their losing streak with a convincing 7 wickets over Rajasthan Royals. Since they are already out of the tournament, they will be looking to spoil the party for the other teams. Chennai Super Kings is one of the most complete teams, with real winners in all positions. ‘Sir’ Ravindra Jadeja brutal hitting in the penultimate over of the match against Knight Riders handed the Super Kings their eighth victory in this edition. The mastermind behind the stumps, MS Dhoni has led the team well and is likely to extend its winning streak.Match Details: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 44Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate &Time:September 30th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:We are witnessing a completely contrasting surface here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium to what is was before. The odd-ball is keeping low and the batters are struggling to score runs this year due to the slowness in the wicket.Probable Playing XIs for SRH vs CSK:Sunrisers HyderabadJason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth KaulChennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran / Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh HazlewoodTop Picks for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersIn his debut game for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jason Roy announced his arrival with a sensational half-century. The Englishman went after the Royals bowlers from the start and scored a 42-ball 60. Ruturaj Gaikwad is having a memorable IPL 2021. He has been pretty consistent in the second leg and has scored 166 runs in 3 matches at an average of 83.Top Picks – All-Rounders Jason Holder hasn’t given away runs easily. He might be short of pace, but uses his height quite well, which makes him hard to hit. Moreover, Holder can be very effective with the bat as well. So far in this IPL, he has picked up 6 wickets in 4 matches at an economy of 6.88 and has also scored 61 runs with the bat.Ravindra Jadeja is getting ready for the upcoming T20 World Cup by scoring runs freely in this IPL. He completely turned the game in a single over against Kolkata Knight Riders and won the game for Chennai. He scored 22 runs from 8 balls and even picked up a wicket as well.Top Picks – BowlersOne can’t keep Rashid Khan away from the game. He is the go-to-go bowler for skipper Kane Williamson, and he doesn’t disappoint when he gets the ball. Rashid is the leading wicket-taker for Sunrisers in this IPL with 13 scalps in 10 matches. Having been given a chance in the playing XI in the last match, Siddarth Kaul did not let the Sunrisers management down, as he picked up 2 wickets.Top Picks – WicketkeepersWriddhiman Saha should be the first-choice wicket-keeping option for your fantasy teams. In 5 matches in this IPL, he has accumulated 75 runs at an average of 15, with the highest score of 31.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Faf du Plessis, Jason Roy (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Jason Holder, Siddarth Kaul, Shardul Thakur, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for SRH vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Wriddhiman Saha, Ambati Rayudu, Kane Williamson (c), Faf du Plessis (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Hazlewood, Sandeep Sharma, Rashid Khan SRH vs CSK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Jason Roy 60 runs 92 Kane Williamson 198 runs 293 Ruturaj Gaikwad 362 runs 542 Faf du Plessis 394 runs 622 Ravindra Jadeja 7 wickets and 179 runs 624 SRH vs CSK Risky Captaincy Choices:Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers from Chennai Super Kings in the last game against Knight Riders, where he removed well-set Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell. Overall, in this tournament, he has scalped 10 wickets at an economy of 9.11. Faf du Plessis is the leading run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings in this IPL. He has scored 394 runs in 10 matches at an average of 49.25. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:MS Dhoni averages 10.4 with the bat in this IPL. Considering his current form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Champions League: Messi stars in PSG win over Manchester City, Liverpool see off Porto, Sheriff shock Madrid
Rajasthan Royals will go one-on-one against Mumbai Indians in the 51st match of the IPL 2021. It’s a must-win match for both teams and as they are aiming for the one remaining one playoff spot. Rajasthan Royals kept their qualifying hopes alive by defeating current table leaders Chennai Super Kings in their previous match by seven wickets with 15 balls remaining in the match. They made plenty of changes to their playing XI and they got the desired result. The tournament is still wide open and Rajasthan need to win their remaining 2 matches to make it to the playoffs.Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, did not perform well as a unit in the second phase of the IPL. Batters failed miserably and as a result managed to win only 1 of the last 5 matches. They are currently placed at the 7th spot in the standings with 10 points. They have been in this situation many times and know how to win matches under pressure.Match Details:Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 51Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate & Time: October 5th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:It’s all depends on what kind of sur face will be provided on the match day. The wicket looks comparatively better to bat on as we witnessed in the previous match between RCB and PBKS. 164 is the highest recorded score in the last 6 matches played here. Anything over 150 is a defendable score on this wicketProbable Playing XIs RR vs MI:Rajasthan RoyalsEvin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi/Akash Tyagi, Mustafizur RahmanMumbai IndiansRohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar/Jayant Yadav, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahRR vs MI Top Picks for RR vs MI Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersYashasvi Jaiswal finally scored the maiden half-century of his IPL career in the last match against Chennai Super Kings. He achieved that feat in just 19 deliveries, with a six-over-long off bringing up his fifty. In 8 matches in this tournament, he has scored 237 runs at an average of 29.62.Suryakumar Yadav showed signs of returning to his usual form in the last game against the Delhi Capitals. He batted freely and scored a handy 33 runs from 26 deliveries. Mumbai Indians will be expecting big runs from him in this match.Top Picks – All-RoundersShivam Dube, who spent the early days on the bench in the second leg of the IPL, finally got his chance against Chennai Super Kings and proved his selection in an excellent manner. He took on the bowlers and smashed unbeaten 64 runs from 42 deliveries.Krunal Pandya has been a tad off-colour in this IPL. 134 runs with the bat and 5 wickets with the ball doesn’t justify his potential. However, he has got the backing from team management and we can expect him to do well in this match.Top Picks – BowlersChetan Sakariya is doing an exceptional job with the ball for the Royals. He hasn’t given away too many runs in this IPL so far. In 12 matches in this competition, he has picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 8.15.Jasprit Bumrah is the key bowler for Mumbai Indians over the years. He has scalped the most wickets for his side, with 17 scalps in 12 matches at an economy of 7.59.Top Picks – WicketkeepersSanju Samson is in the race for Orange Cap. The Rajasthan skipper has had an outstanding IPL 2021, where he has mustered 480 runs in 12 matches at an average of 48, which includes one century and 2 half-centuries.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RR vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kieron Pollard, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chetan SakariyaSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RR vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Sanju Samson, Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma (c), Evin Lewis (vc), Glenn Phillips, Saurabh Tiwary, Shivam Dube, Krunal Pandya, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank MarkandeRR vs MI Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Yashasvi Jaiswal 237 runs 368 Sanju Samson 480 runs 789 Rohit Sharma 341 runs 486 Suryakumar Yadav 222 runs 376 Glenn Phillips 14 runs 29 RR vs MI Risky Captaincy Choices:Kieron Pollard has managed to score 232 runs in 12 matches in this IPL and has picked up 5 wickets as well. Considering his current form, he will be a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.Saurabh Tiwary is highly underrated, as he is doing his job quietly and consistently with the bat for Mumbai Indians. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:There is no doubt that Akash Singh is a talented bowler, but considering there are better options in the bowlers’ slot, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Young Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar smashed the world record in the final to win gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the ISSF junior world championships here.Tomar equaled the junior world record of 1,185 in qualifying to lead the field on Monday.The youngster then bettered the junior world record in the final with a score of 463.4, finishing nearly seven points ahead of second-placed Frenchman Lucas Kryzs, who won the silver with a score of 456.5.Gavin Barnick of USA won bronze with a score of 446.6.Among other Indians in the field, Sanskar Havelia was 11th with a score of 1160, Pankaj Mukheja 15th with 1157, Sartaj Tiwana 16th with 1157 and Gurman Singh finished 22nd with a score of 1153.Earlier in the day, India's 14-year-old shooter Naamya Kapoor fired her way to the gold medal ahead of celebrated compatriot Manu Bhaker in the women's 25m pistol event.Kapoor shot 36 in the final to take the top prize ahead of France's Camille Jedrzejewski (33) and 19-year-old Olympian Bhaker (31), who has already won three gold so far in the tournament.Bhaker settled for the bronze after the French markswoman prevailed in a shoot-off on Monday.Rhythm Sangwan, another Indian shooter in the women's final, finished fourth as the country dominated the event.Kapoor was sixth in the qualification with a total of 580 as Bhaker (587) and Sangwan (586) grabbed the top two spots.Delhi's Kapoor had shot the second-best score of 583 in qualification to finish fifth in the national shooting selection trials at the Dr Karni Singh Range in August.India leads the standings with eight gold, six silver and three bronze medals for a total of 17 medals.This is the first multi-discipline shooting event since the Tokyo Olympics, with as many as 32 nations and nearly 370 athletes participating in the championship.Also Read- England All Rounder Moeen Ali Retires From Test Cricket
The problems are endless for Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, who is accused in the murder of wrestler Sagar Rana at the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi.A Delhi court on Tuesday denied bail to Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case.Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand refused to grant relief to Kumar after hearing the arguments of both the prosecution and defense at length.Kumar had sought relief from the court asserting that police built a false case against him and presented a "guilty image" of him.The 38-year-old wrestler was arrested on May 23 and is lodged in jail since June 2, 2021. Kumar, along with others, allegedly assaulted former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar and his friends at the stadium in May over an alleged property dispute.Dhankar succumbed to the injuries later. According to the post-mortem report, he died due to the “cerebral damage resulting from blunt object impact”.Two of Sagar's friends were injured in a fight that took place at the stadium on the middle night of May 4-5 due to a property dispute in the Model Town area of Delhi.The accused were identified as Bhupender (38), Mohit (22), Gulab (24), residents of Haryana's Jhajjar district and Manjeet (29), a native of Rohtak district, they said.They are active members of the Kala Asauda and Neeraj Bawana gangs and were arrested from Delhi’s Kanjhawala area on Tuesday night.Also Read- Taliban set to ban womens sports in Afghanistan, claims report
Indian hockey touched a new peak on Wednesday, making a virtual clean sweep of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) awards, with drag-flick sensation Harmanpreet Singh being crowned the 'FIH Player of the Year' in the men's category, PR Sreejesh winning the 'Goalkeeper of the Year' award and the men's hockey chief coach Graham Reid getting the 'FIH Coach of the Year' award. Former Indian women's hockey chief coach Sjoerd Marijne got the 'FIH Coach of the Year' award in the women's category. The voting-based annual awards had six Indian players and two coaches in men's and women's categories. This is the first time that all nominees from India have won the prestigious awards in their respective categories. Drag-flick sensation Harmanpreet Singh was the top scorer in India's bronze medal-winning performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games. He was nominated for the award along with Belgium's Arthur Van Doren and Alexander Hendrickx as well as Australia's Jake Whetton, Tim Brand and Aran Zalewski. Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur won the 'FIH Player of The Year' award in the women's category. She was nominated alongside Argentina's Agustina Gorzelany and Agustina Albertarrio. The other nominees for the award were Netherlands' Eva De Goede, Frederique Matla and Maria Verschoor. Sreejesh, who won the 'Goalkeeper of the Year' award, had come up with a career-best performance at the Olympic Games. The other nominees in this category were Belgium's Vincent Vanasch and Australia's Andrew Charter. Goalkeeper Savita won the award for the best goalkeeper in the female category. Savita, who was also the joint-vice captain of the women's team at the Olympics, was outstanding in guarding India's post and played an instrumental role in the team finishing fourth in Tokyo. The other nominees in this category were Great Britain's Maddie Hinch and Argentina's Belen Succi. 2020-21 FIH #HockeyStarsAwards results announced! Olympic Success Wave continues for India with @TheHockeyIndia winning big.A record number of almost 300’000 fans casted their votes for this year's Awards.CONGRATULATIONS to all winners and nominees!— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) October 6, 2021In the FIH 'Rising Star of the Year' category for men, Vivek Sagar Prasad won the award for the second consecutive time. He was nominated along with South Africa's Mustaphaa Cassiem and Australia's Sean Findlay. In the 'FIH Rising Star of the Year' category for women, Sharmila Devi won the award with maximum votes ahead of Great Britain's Fiona Crackles and Argentina's Valentina Raposo. Graham Reid got the 'FIH Coach of the Year' award. He was nominated along with Australia's Colin Batch and Belgium's Shane McLeod. Congratulating the award winners, Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam said, "This is a great moment for Indian hockey as all our Indian nominees for the FIH Stars Awards have been announced winners. After the historic performances in Tokyo by both the Indian men`s and women`s hockey teams, the support from Indian fans from across the globe has been overwhelming. We thank everyone who supported the nominees by voting for them. "This is a big moment for us and these awards will definitely inspire future generations to take up the sport professionally. On behalf of Hockey India, I congratulate all the award winners and wish them success in their future endeavours."Also Read- Sagar Rana murder case: Delhi court denies bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar
Royal Challengers Bangalore became the third team to qualify for the playoffs after Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in this edition. They have an excellent chance to finish in the top two spots if they win their last two matches, but might still need to rely on the Chennai Super Kings result. Currently, they are in third spot in the standings with 16 points. Three wins in a row have greatly increased their confidence and they would want to carry the same momentum in the remaining matches. Things are getting worse for Sunrisers Hyderabad at this stage. They became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race, and it is now confirmed that they will finish last. Hyderabad will be aiming to spoil the party of RCB. Batting has been their major area of concern and their batters need to step up in the last 2 matches.Match Details: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 52Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate &Time:October 6th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:379 runs were scored here in the last match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. It was absolutely a belter of a track for the batters where they scored runs freely. We can expect a similar kind of surface for this match as well.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs SRH:Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Dan Christian, Shahbaz Ahmed, George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalSunrisers HyderabadJason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran MalikTop Picks for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersDevdutt Padikkal is a reliable batter for RCB at the top of the order. He is 51 runs shy of scoring 400 runs for the second consecutive season in IPL. Jason Roy likes to be positive from the start. In 3 matches, the Englishman has scored 72 runs, with the highest score of 60.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell has made his intentions clear that he is here to terrorize opposition bowlers. He has been quite successful in doing that for RCB in this edition of the IPL. Maxwell was adjudged as the player of the match for his 57 runs from 33 deliveries against Punjab Kings on Sunday. Jason Holder is the premier all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is consistently picking wickets for his side. Overall in this competition, Holder has scalped 11 wickets in 6 matches and has even scored 68 runs with the bat.Top Picks – BowlersYuzvendra Chahal is answering the national selectors who ignored him by picking up wickets for fun in the second leg of the IPL. He has picked up 10 wickets in the last 5 matches, with the best figures of 3/11 against Mumbai Indians. Rashid Khan keeps things simple with the ball, which is his biggest strength. He rarely bowls a bad delivery, which is what makes the Afghan spinner so special. He has picked up 15 wickets in this edition and has even scored 67 runs with the bat.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRCB experimented in their batting order in the last match against Punjab Kings. Kona Srikar Bharat was pushed down the order and he didn’t face a ball. In the second leg of the IPL, Bharat has scored 92 runs at an average of 30.66.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Kona Srikar Bharat, Kane Williamson (vc), Jason Roy, Devdutt Padikkal (c), Glenn Maxwell, Jason Holder, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Siddarth Kaul, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Wriddhiman Saha, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Glenn Maxwell (c), Jason Holder (vc), Siddarth Kaul, Yuzvendra Chahal, George Garton, Rashid KhanRCB vs SRH Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Glenn Maxwell 407 runs and 3 wickets 706 Devdutt Padikkal 349 runs 563 Yuzvendra Chahal 14 wickets 510 Jason Roy 72 runs 114 Jason Holder 11 wickets 68 runs 433 RCB vs SRH Risky Captaincy Choices:Virat Kohli got starts in the last two matches, but didn’t convert them into big ones. He is the second-highest run-scorer for RCB in this edition with 357 runs in 12 matches. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Wriddhiman Saha has scored 111 runs in the last 5 matches in the second leg of the IPL. Considering his decent run of form, you can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Bhuvneshwar Kumar might be economical, but he hasn’t picked up wickets in the last 2 matches. Considering his recent performances, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Shooter Aishwary Tomar smashes world record to win gold in Junior World Championships
Anshu Malik created history on Wednesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the World Championship final when she outclassed European champion Solomiia Vynnyk, even as Sarita Mor lost in the semifinal after surprising the world champion and will fight for a bronze here. The 19-year-old Anshu, the reigning Asian champion, controlled the semifinal from the beginning and won by technical superiority in the 57kg category to go into history books. Only four Indian women wrestlers have won medals at the World and all of them, Geeta Phogat (2012), Babita Phogat (2012), Pooja Dhanda (2018) and Vinesh Phogat (2019) -- have clinched bronze. Anshu also became only the third Indian ever to make the Worlds gold medal match after Sushil Kumar (2010) and Bajrang Punia (2018). India has only one world Champion in Sushil till date and Anshu can create another history on Thursday. Anshu's win also ensured India's first medal from this edition of the event.Also Read- Sagar Rana murder case: Delhi court denies bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar Anshu was clever with her moves. At least thrice, she affected take-down moves from the left of Vynnyk and finished the bout with an exposure move. The Nidani girl started competing in the senior circuit only from last year and has made a steady progress since then. She also had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Earlier, she was hardly troubled by Kazakhstan's Nilufar Raimova, whom she beat by technical superiority and later outwitted Mongolia's Davaachimeg Erkhembayar 5-1 in the quarterfinals.Sarita to fight for bronzeSeasoned Sarita Mor shocked defending champion Linda Morais 8-2 in her opening bout and beat Germany's Sandra Paruszewski 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Up against the reigning European champion from Bulgaria Bilyana Zhivkova Duodova, Sarita fought her heart out but lost 0-3. She will now fight for a bronze. The Asian champions had a tough opening match against the 2019 world champions from Canada, but they outscored them with an 8-2 tactical victory in the pre-quarterfinals. A quick take-down move, followed by an expose together with some superb defence put Sarita 7-0 ahead by the time the first period was over. The only scoring point she conceded was a take-down move in the second period. She did not let Linda play her game, keeping her in lock positions. Anshu MALIK speaks after becoming India’s first-ever WW finalist at senior World Championships #WrestleOslo pic.twitter.com/ZZvgfVGp3o— United World Wrestling (@wrestling) October 6, 2021Later, the quarterfinal against Paruszewski turned out to be a tougher bout, in which the two wrestlers were largely restricted to standing fight which took a lot out of them. There was only one point-scoring move, a take down effected by Sarita late in the match and that sealed the outcome. In the 72kg, Divya Kakran stunned Kseniia Burakova with a 'win by fall' but lost by technical superiority to Japan's Under-23 world champion Masako Furuich. The 2020 Asian champion Divya fought her heart out in both the bouts and wriggled out of difficult positions umpteen times but hurried moves and over-aggression cost her the quarterfinal against the Japanese. Meanwhile, Kiran (76 kg) won her repechage round against Aysgul Ozbegi of Turkey to reach the bronze playoff but pooja jatt (53 kg) lost her repechage by fall to Eucuador's Luisa Elizabeth Melendres. Kiran will face 2020 African champion Samar Amer Ibrahim Hamza.Also Read- Harmanpreet Singh, Gurjit Kaur win best player awards as India sweep international hockey honours
Ferran Torres put Spain into the Nations League final on Wednesday with a brace in a 2-1 win that ended Italy's world record unbeaten run at 37 matches in front of their own fans. Torres struck twice in the first half to make sure that Luis Enrique's Spain won the Final Four clash at the San Siro in Milan, where they will face either France or Belgium in Sunday's final. Lorenzo Pellegrini pulled a goal back with seven minutes left but the European champions failed to complete what would have been a memorable comeback after a spirited second-half performance with 10 men. Italy, who beat Spain in the Euro 2020 semi-finals, had to play over half the match with one man fewer after Leonardo Bonucci was sent off in the 42nd minute for picking up a second yellow card for elbowing Sergio Busquets in the face during an aerial challenge. "The first half could have easily finished 1-1... It's a shame because we would have stayed with 11 men were it not for an error which you can't commit at this level," Italy coach Roberto Mancini told RAI. The match took place in a strange atmosphere, as AC Milan fans on the field provoked Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma during his return to the San Siro following his move to Paris Saint-Germain. Donnarumma, who is considered one of the world's best goalkeepers and won the Player of the Tournament award at the Euro, left Milan as a free agent in the summer and his departure left a bad taste in the mouth of supporters who loudly booed and whistled his every touch of the ball.Also Read- Harmanpreet Singh, Gurjit Kaur win best player awards as India sweep international hockey honours "It upset us, because it was Italy playing, it wasn't a club match. They could have put it to one side for one match," Mancini told reporters later. "Italy is Italy and I think it should come above everything else."Fans attack DonnarummaDonnarumma was barracked by the home fans both when he came out for the pre-match warm-up and when the teams were read out, with the boos and whistles loud enough to drown out the announcements over the stadium's speakers. He was even whistled by some home supporters on his first touch of the ball in the fourth minute although by that point others in the crowd had started to applaud him in an attempt to cover up the criticism. However boos persisted every time he got the ball and in one bizarre moment Bonucci took a goal kick, only to roll the ball a couple of metres to Donnarumma, who again had to try to block out a wave of anger from the stands. They clearly started to have an effect on his performance, first reacting sluggishly to Torres' flick which put Spain one goal ahead in the 17th minute. Only two minutes later, Donnarumma then fumbled an innocuous shot from Marcos Alonso onto the post and had to thank Bonucci for getting back in time to clear the ball off the line. After a period of Spain dominance, Italy responded and should have at least been level 10 minutes before the break, Federico Bernadeschi having a 34th-minute shot pushed onto the post before Lorenzo Insigne fluffed the easiest chance of the half. Emerson Palmieri was sent charging behind the right side of the Spanish defence and rolled a perfect low cross to the unmarked Insigne, who sliced wide a side-footed finish. However, the hosts' task was made much harder just before the break when Bonucci was sent off and Torres all but killed off their hopes of extending their record with his deft header from another Mikel Oyarzabal cross. Down to 10, Italy gave a good account of themselves and Pellegrini cut the deficit with seven minutes remaining largely thanks to Federico Chiesa. Juventus forward Chiesa nicked the ball after a Spanish corner was cleared and charged down the field unopposed before laying on the Roma midfielder to tap into an open goal which briefly gave Italy fans hope. World champions France takes on Belgium at Juventus' Allianz Stadium in Turin on Thursday.Also Read- Anshu Malik becomes first Indian woman to reach wrestling World Championships final
In the battle between kings, Chennai will face the Punjab in the 53rd match of the IPL 2021. It is a crucial match for both sides. Chennai will aim to finish in the top 2 spots, while on the other hand, Punjab must win this match to stay in the qualifying race. Chennai Super Kings are in a troubled position right now, since they lost their last two games to the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals. Currently, they are in second place in the standings with 18 points. Punjab relies mainly on their top order batters and the lack of mid-order players has been one of its main concerns during this tournament. At one point they were cruising well against RCB, but ended up on the losing side by 6 runs. They need to have a close look at the results of KKR, MI, and RR for their qualification scenarios. Currently, they are in the 6th spot in the standings with 10 points.Match Details:Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 53Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate &Time: October 7th at 3:30 PM IST, and at 2:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The batters have struggled a lot to score runs in the last game between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. The wicket is more on the slower side when the score of 160 is defendable on this wicket.Probable Playing XIs for CSK vs PBKS:Chennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina / Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood, Deepak ChaharPunjab KingsLokesh Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Deepak Hooda/Sarfaraz Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Harpreet Brar, Mohammad Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep SinghTop Picks for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersRuturaj Gaikwad is stealing the show with the bat for Chennai Super Kings. Currently, he is second in the list of leading run-scorers in this tournament, having scored 521 runs in 13 matches, including one century and 3 half-centuries. Mayank Agarwal is a bit under the shadow of Lokesh Rahul, but has done well in the second leg of the IPL, scoring 2 half-centuries in his last 4 matches.Top Picks – All-RoundersRavindra Jadeja is one of the premier all-rounders in the Chennai lineup. He has done a remarkable job with his all-round performances in this IPL. In 13 matches, Jadeja has scalped 10 wickets at an economy of 6.75 and has also scored 212 runs at an average of 70.66. Playing in his first game in the second leg of the IPL, Moises Henriques proved his worth by picking 3 wickets against RCB, and he also scored 12* runs with the bat.Top Picks – Bowlers'Lord’ Shardul Thakur is well known for giving breakthroughs whenever needed for his side. He is the leading wicket-taker for Chennai in this edition of the IPL, with 15 scalps in 13 matches at an economy of 8.52. Mohammed Shami has been phenomenal in the second leg of IPL. In the last 5 matches, he has already picked up 10 wickets, with the best figures of 3 for 21.Top Picks – WicketkeepersLokesh Rahul likes to take the game deep, though it has backfired for his side on some occasions. He has been a consistent performer over the last 4 years and has scored heaps of runs. In 12 matches in this edition, he has scored 528 runs at an average of 52.8 and a strike rate of 129.09.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Lokesh Rahul, Aiden Markram, Mayank Agarwal (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moises Henriques, Moeen Ali (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Shami, Shardul Thakur, Deepak ChaharSuggested Playing XI No.2 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:KL Rahul (vc), Shahrukh Khan, Aiden Markram, Mayank Agarwal, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Faf du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Josh HazlewoodCSK vs PBKS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Players Statistics Dream11 Points Ruturaj Gaikwad 521 runs 782 Faf du Plessis 470 runs 745 Ravindra Jadeja 221 runs 10 wickets 768 Lokesh Rahul 528 runs 799 Mayank Agarwal 429 runs 647 CSK vs PBKS Risky Captaincy Choices:Faf du Plessis is fifth in the list of leading run-scorers in this tournament, with 470 runs in 13 matches. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Shahrukh Khan is a genuine finisher for Punjab Kings. He has scored 16 and 22* in his last 2 matches. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team captain.Player you should avoid:MS Dhoni struggled a lot to score runs in this tournament. Considering his current form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Sagar Rana murder case: Delhi court denies bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar
Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Delhi Capitals in the final league fixture on Friday. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s hopes of finishing in the top 2 spots are almost over with a loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. They experimented with their batting order which backfired them. Glenn Maxwell’s wicket at the wrong time was the turning point that went against them. Delhi Capitals has been one of the most consistent teams for the last 3 years in the IPL. They have exceptional strength on the bench and might experiment in this match to keep their main players fresh ahead of the playoffs. In a thrilling competition, they beat Chennai Super Kings in the previous match by a difference of 3 wickets in the final match during the match. If they win do win this match they will end as group winners with 22 points.Match Details:Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals, Match 56Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate &Time:October 8th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The surface here in Dubai is unpredictable at times. Scoring runs is always tough in the middle phase of the game. Looks like anything over 160 is a good competitive score on this wicket.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs DC:Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Daniel Christian, Shahbaz Ahmed, George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalDelhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer/Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ripal Patel/Steve Smith, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanTop Picks for RCB vs DC Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersDevdutt Padikkal played an unusual inning in the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He struggled to get his timing going and batted at a relatively lower strike rate. However, one innings can’t define the champion batter that Padikkal is, and you can still back him and include him in your fantasy teams. Shikhar Dhawan has a perfect opportunity to become the leading run-scorer in this year’s IPL. ‘Gabbar’ has already scored 501 runs in 13 matches at an average of 41.75.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell is ruling the second leg of the IPL with his exceptional batting performances. The Aussie batting all-rounder has scored 224 runs in the last 6 matches at an average of 44.8, which includes 3 half-centuries. Maxwell has chipped in with 3 wickets as well. Axar Patel has won two back-to-back player of the match awards in the last 2 matches for his splendid bowling display. In 9 matches in this edition, he has scalped 14 wickets at an economy of 6.05, with the best figures of 3 for 21.Top Picks – BowlersHarshal Patel became the highest wicket-taker among Indian bowlers in a single edition of the IPL with 29 wickets. He achieved this feat in the last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah’s 27 wickets. Avesh Khan is second on the list of leading wicket-takers in this IPL. He has scalped 22 wickets in 13 matches at an economy of 7.14, with the best figures of 3/13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant should be the first-choice wicketkeeping option for your fantasy teams. The Delhi Capitals skipper has scored 352 runs in 13 matches in this IPL at an average of 35.2. He is a game-changer and a must-pick player for your fantasy teams.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Ripal Patel, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Anrich NortjeSuggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:K Srikar Bharat, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli (vc), Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prithvi Shaw, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanRCB vs DC Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Devdutt Padikkal 390 runs 616 Glenn Maxwell 447 runs and 3 wickets 773 Harshal Patel 29 wickets and 51 runs 983 Shikhar Dhawan 501 runs 767 Rishabh Pant 352 runs 637 RCB vs DC Risky Captaincy Choices:AB de Villiers hasn’t faced many deliveries as expected in the second leg of the IPL because he is batting down the order, but when he gets going, it is difficult to stop the South African. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams. Prithvi Shaw has scored 353 runs in 12 matches so far in this edition at an average of 29.41. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:George Garton has been slightly expensive, and there are considering plenty of options available in the bowler’s slot, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Anshu Malik becomes first Indian woman to reach wrestling World Championships final
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has to reduce its dependence on funding from the International Cricket Council (ICC) as much of cricket's global governing body gets its funding from India, said the board's chairman Ramiz Raja. Ramiz said that this effectively means that cricket in Pakistan is at the mercy of Indian businesses and any political pressure in India to stop this funding can spell disaster for the sport in the country. "The ICC is a politicised body divided between the Asian and Western blocs and 90 per cent of its revenues are generated from India. It is frightening," the PCB Chief said appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial affairs on Thursday in Islamabad. "In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket and if tomorrow the Indian PM decides he will not allow any funding to Pakistan, this cricket board can collapse," he added, but did not elaborate on the specifics.Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24 The former Pakistan captain also said that the ICC has reduced into an "event management company" considering how New Zealand and England are pulling out of their tours of the country. New Zealand canceled their tour just minutes before the start of the first match citing a security threat and Ramiz said some good news could be in store regarding the series in a week's time. "What New Zealand did was unacceptable because till now they have not shared any information with us on what led them to abandon the series in Pakistan. But they are now trying to reschedule the series," said Ramiz. "The good thing is they are working on something which means they want to mend things with us," he said.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face the Mumbai Indians in the penultimate league match of the IPL 2021. Sunrisers Hyderabad have something to cheer for in this second leg of the IPL, as they registered their third win in this tournament against RCB by 4 runs. Brilliant spells from Jason Holder and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped them to secure a win. Mumbai Indians, five-time winners have had a difficult IPL so far as their playoffs hope still hang in balance. They will keep an eye on the Knight Riders game on Thursday so they can plan their strategies accordingly against the Sunrisers. They dropped their superstars Quinton de Kock and Krunal Pandya in the previous match and are likely to play the same eleven in this match as well.Match Details:Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, Match 55Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu DhabiDate & Time: October 8th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The boundaries are relatively big on either side of the ground, and it requires immense power from the batters to clear the fence. Considering the last 2 matches played here, the wicket has looked good for batting and even the bowlers have got success as well. Anything over 160 is a good score on this wicket.Probable Playing XIs for SRH vs MI:Sunrisers HyderabadJason Roy, Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson (c), Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik Mumbai IndiansRohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar/Jayant Yadav, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahTop Picks for SRH vs MI Dream11 Match: Top Picks – BattersJason Roy played his natural game and kept the scoreboard ticking in the last match against RCB. He would have been frustrated to get out in a remarkable fashion, as he was dismissed by an excellent reflex catch by Dan Christian. In 4 matches in this IPL, he has scored 116 runs at an average of 29. Suryakumar Yadav’s form is a major concern for Mumbai management. He hasn’t performed up to the standards he has set in the second leg of the IPL. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 235 runs in 13 matches at an average of 18.07. Top Picks – All-RoundersJason Holder proved his worth again in the last game against RCB by picking up a wicket at an economy of 6.75. Barbados’ tall all-rounder has scalped 12 wickets in 7 matches in this edition and has even scored 84 runs with the bat. Playing his second match for Mumbai Indians, James Neesham picked up 3 huge wickets against Rajasthan Royals at an excellent economy of 3. He can be a good budget pick for your fantasy teams.Top Picks – BowlersUmran Malik is consistently clocking above 147 kph and he is getting excellent assistance from the surface as well. The 21-year-old right-arm quick got his first IPL wicket when he dismissed K Srikar Bharat for 12 runs with a short delivery.Top Picks – WicketkeepersIshan Kishan answered his critics in a perfect manner with an unbeaten half-century against Rajasthan Royals. He scored his first half-century in this IPL and helped his side to gain a thumping victory by 8 wickets.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SRH vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (c), Kane Williamson, Suryakumar Yadav, Jason Roy (vc), Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, James Neesham, Siddarth Kaul, Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid KhanSuggested Playing XI No.2 for SRH vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Ishan Kishan (vc), Rohit Sharma, Saurabh Tiwary, Kane Williamson (c), Jason Roy, Jason Holder, James Neesham, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Umran Malik, Trent BoultSRH vs MI Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Jason Roy 116 runs 171 Jason Holder 12 wickets and 84 runs 482 Ishan Kishan 157 runs 255 Rohit Sharma 363 runs 521 Suryakumar Yadav 235 runs 396 SRH vs MI Risky Captaincy Choices:Rashid Khan has been brilliant with the ball in this tournament. He has scalped 16 wickets and has also scored 74 runs with the bat. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper. Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in this tournament, having picked up 19 wickets at an economy of 7.27. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team captain.Player you should avoid:Hardik Pandya averages 14.62 with the bat. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- Italy's record 37-match unbeaten run ends with 1-2 defeat to Spain in Nations League
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, the seventh T20 Cricket World Cup, has been scheduled between October 17, 2021 and November 14, 2021 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman. Initially, the tournament was scheduled to take place in Australia from October 18 to November 15, 2020. However, in July 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the tournament would be postponed to 2021, due to the Covid pandemic. In August 2020, the ICC reaffirmed India's hosting of the 2021 tournament.ICC T20 World Cup 2021The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made the final decision on the host country for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 and has clarified that BCCI will retain the hosting rights regardless of where the event takes place. Due to the COVID pandemic situation in India, IPL 2021 second leg is shifted to UAE. BCCI will host the T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE & Oman. A final decision on the T20 World Cup 2021 venue has been taken. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the tournament will take place in the the UAE and Oman.Tournament T20 World Cup Year 2021 Match Type Twenty-20 Host Country UAE Organizer ICC Starting Date 17 Oct 2021 Last match date 14 Nov 2021 T20 World Cup 2021 Stage, Group and Team Details:Stage Group Teams Round 1 Group A Sri Lanka, Ireland, the Netherlands and Namibia Round 1 Group B Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and Oman Super 12 Group 1 England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, A1 and B2 Super 12 Group 2 India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan, A2 and B Also Read- ICC T20 World Cup 2021 complete schedule: India to face Pakistan on October 24 T20 World Cup 2021 ScheduleThere are 8 teams in round 1 playing matches into 2 groups. Group A has Sri Lanka, Ireland, the Netherlands, Namibia and Group B has Bangladesh, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, Oman. From each group, 2 teams will qualify. These 4 teams later will join already qualified 8 teams (India, West Indies, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Afghanistan) in Super 12. Semi-finals to be played on 10 and 11 November. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 Final is likely to be played on November, 14. T20 2020 World cup was postponed due to the Covid-19 until 2022 but T20 World Cup 2021 schedule should be the same as announced.All the match start times (hours) are given in India Standard Time (IST)Round 1 Fixture:Match No Date Match Centers Time Venue 1 17-Oct-21 Oman Vs Papua New Guinea 3:30 PM Muscat 2 17-Oct-21 Bangladesh Vs Scotland 7:30 PM Muscat 3 18-Oct-21 Ireland Vs Netherlands 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 4 18-Oct-21 Sri Lanka Vs Namibia 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 5 19-Oct-21 Scotland Vs Papua New Guinea 3:30 PM Muscat 6 19-Oct-21 Oman Vs Bangladesh 7:30 PM Muscat 7 20-Oct-21 Namibia Vs Netherlands 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 8 20-Oct-21 Sri Lanka Vs Ireland 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 9 21-Oct-21 Bangladesh Vs Papua New Guinea 3:30 PM Muscat 10 21-Oct-21 Oman Vs Scotland 7:30 PM Muscat 11 22-Oct-21 Namibia Vs Ireland 3:30 PM Sharjah 12 22-Oct-21 Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands 7:30 PM Sharjah Super 12 – Group 1 Fixture:Match No Date Match Centers Time Venue 1 23-Oct-21 Australia Vs South Africa 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 2 23-Oct-21 England Vs West Indies 7:30 PM Dubai 3 24-Oct-21 A1 Vs B2 3:30 PM Sharjah 4 26-Oct-21 South Africa Vs West Indies 3:30 PM Dubai 5 27-Oct-21 England Vs B2 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 6 28-Oct-21 Australia Vs A1 7:30 PM Dubai 7 29-Oct-21 West Indies Vs B2 3:30 PM Sharjah 8 30-Oct-21 South Africa Vs A1 3:30 PM Sharjah 9 30-Oct-21 England Vs Australia 7:30 PM Dubai 10 01-Nov-21 England Vs A1 7:30 PM Sharjah 11 02-Nov-21 South Africa Vs B2 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 12 04-Nov-21 Australia Vs B2 3:30 PM Dubai 13 04-Nov-21 West Indies Vs A1 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 14 06-Nov-21 Australia Vs West Indies 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 15 06-Nov-21 England Vs South Africa 7:30 PM Sharjah Super 12 – Group 2 Fixture:Match No Date Match Centers Time Venue 1 24-Oct-21 India Vs Pakistan 7:30 PM Dubai 2 25-Oct-21 Afghanistan Vs B1 7:30 PM Sharjah 3 26-Oct-21 Pakistan Vs New Zealand 7:30 PM Sharjah 4 27-Oct-21 B1 Vs A2 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 5 29-Oct-21 Afghanistan Vs Pakistan 7:30 PM Dubai 6 31-Oct-21 Afghanistan Vs A2 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 7 31-Oct-21 India Vs New Zealand 7:30 PM Dubai 8 02-Nov-21 Pakistan Vs A2 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 9 03-Nov-21 New Zealand Vs B1 3:30 PM Dubai 10 03-Nov-21 India Vs Afghanistan 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi 11 05-Nov-21 New Zealand Vs A2 3:30 PM Sharjah 12 05-Nov-21 India Vs B1 7:30 PM Dubai 13 07-Nov-21 New Zealand Vs Afghanistan 3:30 PM Abu Dhabi 14 07-Nov-21 Pakistan Vs B1 7:30 PM Sharjah 15 08-Nov-21 India Vs A2 7:30 PM Dubai T20 World Cup 2021 Final & Semifinal Fixture:Date Teams Semi-Final | Final Time 10 Nov 2021 TBC vs TBC 1st Semi-Final 7:30 PM 11 Nov 2021 TBC vs TBC 2nd Semi-Final 7:30 PM 14 Nov 2021 TBC vs TBC Final 7:30 PM Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 format
Royal Challengers Bangalore will go head-to-head against Kolkata Knight Riders in Eliminator of the IPL 2021. Royal Challengers Bangalore are still looking for their first IPL title and it is a perfect opportunity for them this year as they have secured the perfect mix of experienced and talented youngsters. They missed the chance to finish the race in the top two spots on the basis of net run rate, as Virat Kohli's men finished third in the standings with 18 points. However, they are still playing an excellent brand of cricket throughout this IPL and will be looking forward to do their best in the playoffs. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders had an exceptional second leg of IPL, where they bounced back from the bottom half of the table and finished fourth in the standings. They relied mainly on youngsters, who did not disappoint them. They had won their last two matches and look to extend their winning streak. Whoever wins this match will go through to Qualifier 2, whereas the loser will be knocked out of the tournament.Match Details:Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, EliminatorVenue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate & Time: October 11th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The surface here at Sharjah has become a bowling-friendly one and the batters have struggled to score runs. The highest score registered so far here in the 2nd leg is 171. The surface might get slow down as the game progresses and hence batting first is an excellent option.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs KKR: Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Kona Srikar Bharat (wk), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Daniel Christian, George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra ChahalKolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyTop Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersRCB skipper Virat Kohli hasn’t fired in the last couple of matches. However, he is a big match player and can deliver in this crucial game. In 14 matches in this edition, he has mustered 366 runs at an average of 28.15. Shubman Gill has scored 2 half-centuries in the last 2 matches, which is a positive sign for the Knight Riders ahead of playoffs. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 352 runs in 14 matches at an average of 25.14.Top Picks – All-RoundersGlenn Maxwell has made a massive impact with the bat for RCB, as he played a vital role in taking them till the playoffs. The Aussie has scored 498 runs in 13 innings at an average of 45.27, with the highest score of 78. Maxwell has chipped in with 3 wickets as well. Venkatesh Iyer is the new sensation of the second leg of the IPL. He has got good reach and can play the shots freely, which is giving him positive results. In 7 matches so far, he has scored 239 runs at an average of 39.83 and picked up 3 wickets as well.Top Picks – BowlersHarshal Patel has been consistently picking wickets for RCB this year. He is the current Purple Cap holder with 30 wickets in 14 matches, with the best figures of 5/27. Varun Chakravarthy has been the pick of the bowlers from Knight Riders in this edition. Tamil Nadu’s deceptive spinner has picked up 16 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 6.5, with the best figures of 3 for 13.Top Picks – WicketkeepersKona Srikar Bharat became a hero by hitting a last-ball six to win a match for RCB against Delhi Capitals. He was the player of the match for his match-winning knock of 78* runs from 52 deliveries.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Kona Srikar Bharat, AB de Villiers, Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy Suggested Playing XI No.2 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Kona Srikar Bharat, Nitish Rana, Virat Kohli, Rahul Tripathi (c), Sunil Narine, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie FergusonRCB vs KKR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Players Statistics Dream11 Points Glenn Maxwell 498 runs 3 wickets 848 Kona Srikar Bharat 182 runs 284 Shubhman Gill 352 runs 547 Venkatesh Iyer 239 runs and 3 wickets 452 Varun Chakravarthy 16 wickets 576 RCB vs KKR Risky Captaincy Choices:AB de Villiers is a finisher for RCB. He has not got adequate chances in this leg, but the South African can be backed to deliver whenever needed. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper in the big match. Sunil Narine has picked up 10 wickets in 11 matches in this IPL at an economy of 6.52. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:George Garton has picked up 3 wickets in 4 matches so far in this IPL. Considering his average performances, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- PCB can collapse if India wants as ICC getting 90 per cent of its funds from there: Ramiz Raja
Royal Challengers Bangalore champion fast bowler Harshal Patel came close to breaking a long-standing Indian Premier League (IPL) but fell 1 wicket short as his team crashed out of the 2021 season after a 4-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator on Monday. Harshal picked up 2 for 19 from his 4 overs to finish his IPL 2021 campaign with 32 wickets and equal Dwayne Bravo's record for the most scalps in a single season. The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder had achieved the amazing feat in the 2013 season. The right-arm pacer had the chance to better Bravo's record in his final over when Sunil Narine top-edged his slower delivery towards mid-on but Devdutt Padikkal dropped the catch. Harshal is the only player to pick a hat-trick this season, against the Mumbai Indians in Dubai last month. He is also one of three to pick a five-wicket haul (5 for 27) this season alongside Punjab Kings' Arshdeep Singh (5 for 32) and KKR's Andre Russell (5 for 15) Harshal's performance meanwhile, went in vain as KKR chase down 139 against RCB with 4 wickets in hand and 2 balls to spare to set up Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals on October 13.Most wickets in an IPL season: Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 32 wickets in IPL 2021 Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings) – 32 wickets in IPL 2013 Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals) – 30 wickets in IPL 2020 Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) – 28 wickets in IPL 2011 James Faulkner (Rajasthan Royals) – 28 wickets in IPL 2013The match turned out to be the final match for Virat Kohli as captain of the RCB. Kohli, who took over as RCB's full-time captain in 2013 from Daniel Vettori, had said midway during the season that he would give up captaincy after completing of IPL 2021.It was a disappointing end to one of the most talked about captaincy tenures in the IPL as Kohli finished without a trophy despite leading the franchise for 8 seasons.“I have given my best. I don’t know how the response has been, but I have given 120% to this franchise every time, which is something I will now do as a player. It is a great time to regroup and restructure for the next three years with people who will take this ahead,” the outgoing skipper said."I have tried my best to create a culture where youngsters could come in & play with freedom & belief.I have given 120% to RCB every time, which is something I will now do as a player.”You have been an inspiration, role model and the torchbearer of RCB. #ThankYouCaptainKohli pic.twitter.com/tlC0uMH2iW— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) October 11, 2021“I don’t see myself playing anywhere else. Loyalty matters more to me than worldly pleasures. I would be in the RCB till the last day I play in the IPL.”We fought till the end and never gave up but it just wasn’t our night. Thank you, 12th Man Army for all your support this season. We will be back next year with the same Challenger Spirit. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/55qcDByZnu— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) October 11, 2021Also Read- T20 World Cup 2021 Schedule, All Teams, Host, Time Table, Venue
Delhi Capitals will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the second qualifier of the IPL 2021 on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals lost Qualifier 1 by a close fight against Chennai Super Kings for 4 wickets and now its time for them to seize another opportunity they are receiving since they finished at the top of the table. They were very competitive throughout Qualifier 1 and couldn't able to hold their nerves against one of the greatest finishers MS Dhoni. Will they reach the final for the second time in a row we need to wait and watch. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders stormed into second qualifier by defeating RCB in the Eliminator by 4 wickets in the final over of the match. Special thanks to Sunil Narine who picked up 4 wickets initially and later played a handy cameo with the bat. Their spinners are doing a commendable job in this tournament and hardly went for runs. Despite his poor run of form with the bat, Eoin Morgan led the team really well.Match Details: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Qualifier 2Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, SharjahDate &Time: October 13th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:The ball is gripping and facing spinners will be a huge challenge for the batters on this surface. The wicket will slow down as the game progresses, even the score of 150 is a defendable score. Batting first is still a good option.Probable Playing XIs DC vs KKR:Delhi CapitalsPrithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Tom Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh KhanKolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthyDC vs KKR Top Picks for DC vs KKR Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BattersPrithvi Shaw played some delightful shots in the last match against Chennai Super Kings and bought up his 4th half-century in this IPL. Overall, in 14 matches, he has notched 461 runs at an average of 32.92 with the highest score of 82. Shubman Gill looked good in the last game against RCB, he was undone by a slower one from Harshal Patel when he was on 29 runs. He is the 2nd leading run-scorer for Knight Riders in this edition with 381 runs in 15 matches.Top Picks – All-RoundersThe surface here at Sharjah will be ideal for Axar Patel as the ball is getting plenty of turn. He has scalped 15 wickets in 11 matches in this edition at an economy of 6.52 and even scored 36 runs with the bat. Sunil Narine deserved the player of the match award for his impeccable all-round performances against RCB in the Eliminator. He picked up 4 crucial wickets at an economy of 5.25 and later played a quickfire 26 runs from 15 balls.Top Picks – BowlersAnrich Nortje has been lethal with the ball and has troubled the batters in this IPL. In 7 matches so far, he has scalped 10 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.92. Varun Chakravarthy has been pretty consistent throughout this IPL. He hardly bowls a bad delivery and is one of the most trusted bowlers by skipper Eoin Morgan. He anticipates the batter’s move well which makes him one of the successful bowlers in this format of the game.Top Picks – WicketkeepersRishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeping option for your fantasy teams. His knock of 51* runs from 35 balls provided Delhi Capitals to put up a competitive score against CSK in Qualifier 1. Overall, in this edition, he has scored 413 runs at an average of 37.54.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw (c), Shubman Gill, Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine (vc), Axar Patel, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthySuggested Playing XI No.2 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Rishabh Pant (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer (c), Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Varun ChakravarthyDC vs KKR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Sunil Narine 14 wickets 60 runs 593 Varun Chakravarthy 16 wickets 584 Rishabh Pant 413 runs 724 Prithvi Shaw 461 runs 695 Shubhman Gill 381 runs 588 DC vs KKR Risky Captaincy Choices:Shikhar Dhawan hasn’t fired in the 2nd leg of the IPL to the expectations. Considering his current form, he is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams. Even on the spin-friendly conditions, Lockie Ferguson picked up 2 wickets against RCB in the Eliminator. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Eoin Morgan has scored only 129 runs in 14 innings so far in this IPL at an average of 12.9. Hence, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- T20 World Cup 2021 Schedule, All Teams, Host, Time Table, Venue
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that they have decided to extend the date for purchasing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the right to own and operate one of two proposed new IPL teams document till October 20. The Governing Council of the IPL had issued the 'Invitation to Tender' ("ITT") document available on payment of the non-refundable tender fees on August 31, 2021 The invitation to purchase the ITT document ("Invitation"), issued on August 31, 2021, is attached as Annexure A. Subsequently, the BCCI had extended the date for purchasing the ITT document till October 10, 2021 (Extension Notice I). NEWS : BCCI announces release of tender to own and operate an Indian Premier League team.More Details — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 13, 2021The Extension Notice I is attached as Annexure B.Pursuant to requests from various interested parties, BCCI has now decided to further extend the date for purchasing the ITT document till October 20, 2021. The ITT will be available to interested parties on receipt of payment of the non-refundable tender fee of INR 10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs Only) plus any applicable Goods and Services Tax. All other terms contained in the Invitation document shall be applicable. Interested parties are requested to email at ittipl2021@bcci.tv to get further details for purchasing the ITT. The email requesting the ITT should have the subject line "ITT for the Right to Own and Operate One of Two Proposed New IPL Teams". Any interested party wishing to bid must purchase ITT. However, only those who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the ITT and are subject to the other terms and conditions set out there in are eligible to bid. It is clarified that merely purchasing this ITT does not entitle any person to bid. The BCCI reserves the right to cancel or amend the bidding process at any stage without providing any reason.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the new jersey of the Indian cricket team for the men's T20 World Cup tournament to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman from October 17 to November 14.The new jersey is named 'Billion Cheers Jersey' and the patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans."Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans," the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tweeted as the board shared the picture on social media.Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans. Get ready to #ShowYourGame @mpl_sport.Buy your jersey now on https://t.co/u3GYA2wIg1#MPLSports #BillionCheersJersey pic.twitter.com/XWbZhgjBd2— BCCI (@BCCI) October 13, 2021The jersey was released by MPL Sports, the official kit sponsors of the Indian cricket team till December 2023. The new jersey will replace the navy-blue retro jersey with blue, green, white and red stripes, inspired by the 1992 World Cup kit which the team has been sporting since the tour of Australia in November last year.The Indian team will enter the field wearing the new jersey for the first time in their practice match against England on October 18 and then against Australia on October 20. The jersey will then be worn during India's opening match in the men’s T20 World Cup against Pakistan on October 24.India are bidding to end their 8-year-long wait for an ICC title when they take the field under Virat Kohli's captaincy at the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE. The Asian giants last won a major title in 2013 and their last T20 World Cup title in the inaugural edition of the tournament.India's squad for T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohd Shami. Standby players: Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal among big names missing from India's 15-man squad
India on Wednesday confirmed their place in the final match against Nepal after 3-1 victory over Maldives at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives. Manvir Singh’s opener was cancelled by Ali Ashfaq in the first half before Sunil Chhetri scored a brace in the second half to confirm the spot for the Blue Tigers. Sunil Chhetri broke legendary football player Pele's record during the match against the Maldives in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championship Pele had scored 77 goals for Brazil and Chhetri went past the Brazilian superstar when he scored a goal in the 62nd minute in the match against the Maldives. Chhetri further bettered his tally as he scored another one to have 79 international goals under his belt. The Indian captain is now the third-highest active international goalscorer. Lionel Messi (80) and Cristiano Ronaldo (115) are the two footballers who are ahead of Chhetri in the list of active international goalscorers. The Indian captain has also become the joint sixth-highest goalscorer in the world.123 Internationals 79 Goals @chetrisunil11 becomes the joint 6th highest goalscorer in the world! #INDMDV #SAFFChampionship2021 #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/Tg4UCTPAAE— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 13, 2021Although his team is going through a long lean phase, Chhetri's scoring prowess remains as good as ever, which is a testament to his consistency and dedication.A Wonderful Gesture Skipper @chetrisunil11 handed over his Man of the Match award to @apuiaralte45 for his brilliant performance today! #INDMDV #SAFFChampionship2021 #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/povTme0mZI— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 13, 2021Throughout his glorious journey, the deadly poacher from Delhi has played alongside former stars such as Bhaichung Bhutia and Renedy Singh in the national team, besides well-known international players in the ISL and I-League. Notwithstanding the occasional chatter around his age and his longevity, the Indian captain had said that he wanted to keep playing in top-flight and has not given his future any thought. India is undefeated in this edition, having drawn with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and then beating Nepal. The side will now look for its eight SAFF Championship title when it takes on first-time finalist Nepal in the final.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
Chennai Super Kings will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Final of the 2021 Indian Premier League on Friday, October 15 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Knight Riders, captained by Eoin Morgan, successfully managed to qualify for an IPL final seven years after the 2014 edition. On Wednesday, the Men in gold and purple beat the Delhi Capitals by three wickets at Sharjah cricket stadium. In the last three overs, KKR need only 11 runs to win, but the DC bowlers made a stupendous comeback. The Capitals’ bowlers got the target up to six runs from two balls. In the end, Rahul Tripathi’s six off Ravi Ashwin sealed the deal for KKR. Before the final, KKR need to be be careful as they lost both their matches against the Super Kings in the league stage. CSK, led by MS Dhoni, qualified for the final after beating the capitals by four wickets on Sunday in Dubai.Match DetailsChennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, FinalVenueDubai International Cricket Stadium Date &Time:October 15th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch ReportThe pitch in Dubai has been an excellent one for batting. But of late, the track has shown signs of slowing down a wee bit. In the ongoing IPL, nine out of 11 matches have been won by the chasing teams. Chasing should be the way forward for teams.Avg first innings score:152 (11 matches in the IPL 2021 at Dubai)Record of chasing teams: Won - 9, Lost - 2, Tied - 0Probable Playing XIsChennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Hazlewood Bench: Robin Uthappa, KM Asif, Jason Behrendorff, Bhagath Verma, Krishnappa Gowtham, Narayan Jagadeesan, Lungi Ngidi, Cheteshwar Pujara, Harishankar Reddy, R Sai Kishore, Karn Sharma, Sam Curran, Imran TahirKolkata Knight RidersVenkatesh Iyer, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan (c), Sunil Narine, Shakib Al Hasan, Dinesh Karthik, Shivam Mavi, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy Bench: Karun Nair, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Ben Cutting, Pawan Negi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Tim Southee, Sheldon Jackson, Tim Seifert, Harbhajan Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Vaibhav Arora, Andre Russell, Prasidh KrishnaHead-to-HeadOverallPlayed - 27 | Chennai Super Kings– 17 | Kolkata Knight Riders– 9 | N / R - 0In the UAEPlayed - 3 | Chennai Super Kings– 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders– 1 | N / R - 0Probable best batter of the matchVenkatesh Iyer— Kolkata Knight RidersVenkatesh Iyer has been a fantastic prospect for the Knights in the 2021 edition of the IPL. The left-hander has looked in ominous touch, having scored 320 runs at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 125. The southpaw has scored three half-centuries and must be high on confidence. In the Qualifier 2, Iyer scored a magnificent fifty and saw KKR over the finishing line.Probable best bowler of the matchVarun Chakravarthy– Kolkata Knight RidersVarun Chakravarthy has been excellent for KKR, especially in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. The off-spinner is currently the leading wicket-taker for the Knights, having taken 18 wickets at an economy rate of 6.40. The tweaker has been tough to get away on the slow and low wickets in the UAE. In the previous game, he picked up two wickets and looked in great rhythm.Today’s match prediction:Kolkata Knight Riders to win the match.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
The stage is full set for the 14th edition of the IPL final. In the battle of the south and east, the Chennai Super Kings will face the Kolkata Knight Riders in the final of IPL 2021. In a critical finish, the Chennai Super Kings secured a 4-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals to cement their spot in the finals. This is their ninth final and which is the most by any team in IPL history. Every individual player contributed a lot to the success of Chennai in this edition. Ruturaj Gaikwad is in contention for the Emerging Player of the award and again proved his worth by scoring valuable 70 runs in the winning cause in Qualifier 1. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders held their nerves against Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2 and won the match by three wickets in the final over the match, and booked their final spot. They have a 100 percent win record in the IPL finals and dreaming to lift the trophy for the third time. The second leg of the IPL was phenomenal for them as they totally became a formidable side.Match Details:Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, FinalVenue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiDate &Time: October 15th at 7:30 PM IST, and at 6:00 PM local timeLive Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+HotstarPitch Report:It’s an excellent sporting wicket that has got genuine bounce. The par score on this surface is between 165-170. The seamers can extract more pace out of the wicket. Playing to the merit will be the key for the batters here.Probable Playing XIs CSK vs KKR:Chennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood, Deepak ChaharKolkata Knight RidersShubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Varun ChakravarthyCSK vs KKR Top Picks for CSK vs KKR Dream11 Match:Top Picks – BatsmenRuturaj Gaikwad is just 24 runs away from becoming the leading run-scorer in this edition of the IPL. He had a terrific journey in the IPL 2021 where he has scored 603 runs in 15 matches at an average of 46.38. Shubman Gill became the leading run-scorer for Knight Riders in this IPL. He made batting look very simple on bowling-friendly surfaces. In 16 matches in this edition, he has mustered 427 runs at an average of 26.68 with the highest score of 57.Top Picks – All-RoundersRavindra Jadeja can bowl 3-4 overs for his captain in quick succession without giving any sort of room for the batters to go after him. So far in this IPL, he has picked up 11 wickets at an economy of 6.86 and scored 227 runs with the bat at an average of 75.66. We can say easily say, Venkatesh Iyer, is the player to watch out for in the future. The batting abilities he has possessed in this IPL have been innumerable. In 9 matches, he has scored 320 runs at an average of 40 and even picked up 3 wickets as well.Top Picks – BowlersShardul Thakur will be brimming with confidence. He has been picked in the Indian T20 World Cup revised squad. He was rewarded for his excellent bowling performances in the 2nd leg of the IPL. Overall, in this IPL, he has scalped 18 wickets in 15 matches at an economy of 8.75. With the way, Varun Chakravarthy is performing in this IPL, he will definitely be going to find his place in the final eleven in the T20 World Cup. In 16 matches, he has scalped 18 wickets in this edition of the IPL at an economy of 6.4.Top Picks – WicketkeepersThe greatest finisher, MS Dhoni has returned to his best with a match-winning knock of 18* runs from 6 balls in Qualifier 1 against Delhi Capitals. He still averages 16.28 in this tournament.Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CSK vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:MS Dhoni, Robin Uthappa, Faf du Plessis (c), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Varun ChakravarthySuggested Playing XI No.2 for CSK vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Dinesh Karthik, Ambati Rayudu, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi (vc), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Shardul Thakur, Varun ChakravarthyCSK vs KKR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:Player Statistics Dream11 Points Ruturaj Gaikwad 603 runs 900 Faf du Plessis 547 runs 868 Venkatesh Iyer 320 runs 577 Varun ChaKravarthy 18 wickets 648 Sunil Narine 14 wickets and 60 runs 597 CSK vs KKR Risky Captaincy Choices:Robin Uthappa showed his vintage batting skills in Qualifier 1 against top-quality Delhi Capitals bowling unit. He scored 63 runs in no time. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams. Nitish Rana has scored 383 runs in 15 innings in this tournament at an average of 31.91 with the highest score of 80. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.Player you should avoid:Eoin Morgan has been spot on with his captaincy skills but as a batter, he has failed in this tournament. Hence, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
Tennis great Roger Federer has dropped out from the top 10 in the men's singles rankings for the first time since January 2017. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has slipped from 9th to 11th spot in the charts updated by the ATP on Monday after the Indian Wells Masters 1000 final. Roger Federer has not played on the men's singles circuit since his quarter-final exit at Wimbledon 2021. He pulled from the Tokyo Olympics and the US Open following which he underwent a third surgery on his right knee. Federer also underwent knee surgeries in 2020. Federer missed most of the 2020 season as he did not play in a major tournament after exiting the Australian Open in the semi-finals. In fact, the Swiss great's last Grand Slam title came in 2018 when he won the Australian Open. Federer said during his public appearance at the Laver Cup last month that he was in no rush to get back to the circuit but insisted he is recovering well from the surgery. Novak Djokovic, who lost the US Open final and an opportunity to complete a Calendar Slam, continues to retain the top spot in the men's singles rankings while US Open champion Daniil Medvedev is at the 2nd spot. 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, who missed the US Open, has moved to the 5th spot while Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev complete the top 5. Hubert Hurkacz on Monday became the second man from Poland to break into the top 10 of the men's singles rankings. The Polish star, who won the Miami Open this year, is the first man from his country to accomplish the feat since Wojtek Fibak, who climbed to a career-high World No. 10 on 25 July 1977. Hurkacz began the season at World No. 34. Meanwhile, Cameron Norrie, who scripted history by winning the Indian Wells tittlen Sunday, jumped to a career-high 15th spot in the men's singles rankings.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been arrested and released on interim bail by Haryana police for using casteist slur against spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Yuvraj was reportedly arrested and interrogated for over 3 hours before being released. Advocate Rajat Kalsan fought a long struggle after registering an FIR under the SC ST Act in Hansi police station city. Yuvraj Singh has been released on formal bail on the orders of the court. Hansi SP Nitika Gahlout informed here today that Yuvraj has joined the investigation as directed by the court with the investigation officer today. A case was registered against Yuvraj in February this year by a Hansi-based resident over a 'distasteful' and 'disrespectful' comment against Dalit society during an Instagram discussion with Chahal from 2020.Also Read- T20 World Cup 2021 Schedule, All Teams, Host, Time Table, Venue The case was registered against Yuvraj Singh on Sunday in the Hansi police station of Hisar. Police have registered the FIR under Sections 153, 153A, 295, 505 of IPC, besides sections 3 (1) (r) and 3 (1) (s) of SC/ST Act. The FIR comes 8 months after an advocate from Hisar filed a police complaint against the cricketer for his 'casteist comments'. Yuvraj allegedly made the 'casteist remark' during a live Instagram session with India's opener Rohit Sharma in June 2020. The former World Cup winner all-rounder had issued an apology, saying he never believed in disparity. Yuvraj had taken to Twitter and apologised for "unintentionally hurting sentiments" of a particular society of people. "This is to clarify I have never believed in any kind of disparity, be it on the basis of caste, colour, creed or gender. I have given and continue to spend my life for the welfare of people. I believe in the dignity of life and respect each individual without exception," Yuvraj Singh said in his post. "I understand that while I was having a conversation with my friends, I was misunderstood, which was unwarranted. However, as a responsible Indian I want to say that if I have unintentionally hurt anybody's sentiments or feelings, I would like to express regret for the same." Yuvraj had made the comments when talking about India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's TikTok videos.Also Read- BCCI unveils Team India's new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup
Their preparations for the T20 World Cup off to a smooth start, and India will look to finalize their batting order for the tournament-proper when they face Australia in their second and final warm-up match on Wednesday. India will clash against Pakistan in their main event lung-opener on Sunday. The tournament will be Virat Kohli's last as skipper in the format besides being the swan-song for head coach Ravi Shastri. As Kohli pointed out before the preparation game against England on Monday, India's top three is already settled when KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma opening the batting and the skipper coming in at the crucial no.3 position. Having made a stroke-filled 70 before retiring in the seven-wicket win over England, the young Ishan Kishan has also staked his claim for a place in the playing eleven. Rishabh Pant (29 not out) was promoted ahead of SuryaKumar Yadav and it remains to be seen where the latter bats on Wednesday. Rohit didn't bat against England and come Wednesday the right-hander is expected to get a go against the Australians. The talking point, however, remains all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who did not seem comfortable in his short stint against England. With Pandya not bowling, it remains to be seen whether the Indian think-tank will play him purely as a batter. India will also miss the sixth bowling option if one of the five strong attacks has an off day on the field. Bhuvneshwar Kumar had one against England on Monday, but Jasprit Bumrah was at his best. Mohammed Shami picked up three wickets, while Rahul Chahar was taken to task by the England batters. And come Wednesday, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur and mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy are expected to get a look in before the main business begins. On recent form, since losing the home series against Australia 2-0 before the 2019 ODI World Cup, India was unbeaten in eight series in a row. Since the 2016 T20 World Cup, India have played 72 T20 matches and won 45. Australia also began with winning start to their preparations with Josh Inglis hitting two fours in the final over to help his team beat New Zealand by three wickets a warm-up match in Abu Dhabi on Monday. There was mixed news for Australia in their first warm-up as David Warner's horror run continued after he was dismissed for a first-ball duck. Adam Zampa (2/17) and Kane Richardson (3/24) impressed with the ball, but a middle-order collapse meant the Australians needed late cameos from Ashton Agar (23 off 18 balls), Mitchell Starc (13 not out off 9) and Inglis (8 not out off 2) to secure the win. The Aussies have never exactly been a huge force in the shortest format and it remains to be seen whether they are able to finally get thngs going at the biggest stage. Teams (from): India: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (vc), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur. Australia: Aaron Finch (C), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (VC), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
India produced an energetic performance with the bat on Monday to beat England by 7-wickets in their first T20 World Cup warm-up match in Dubai. Chasing 189 for victory, the 2007 champions rode on destructive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul to cross the finish line with 6 balls to spare. Kishan and Rahul opened the batting and added 82 for the first wicket to lay a solid foundation for the run chase before the latter got out against the run of play for 51 to Mark Wood. Virat Kohli, who dropped to No. 3 to accommodate Rahul at the top, suffered a rare failure with the bat, scoring just 11 off 13 balls. Kishan carried on attacking the England bowlers and top-scored with 70 not out of 46 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes before being replaced by Suryakumar Yadav, but this move did not work because he couldn't fire as according to expectations and got out for 8 with India needing 21 off 15 balls. Fortunately, the duo of Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya did what was needed and knocked off the required runs without much trouble. Pant finished the match with six and finished with 29 not out while Pandya scored 12 not out.Impressive batting performance Fine bowling display #TeamIndia beat England & win their first warm-up game. #INDvENG #T20WorldCup : Getty Images pic.twitter.com/jIBgYFqOjz— BCCI (@BCCI) October 18, 2021Earlier, Mohammed Shami snapped three wickets but Jonny Bairstow smashed a 36-ball 49 to help England post a challenging 188 for 5 after being asked to bat first by Virat Kohli. Besides Shami (3/40), fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah (1/26) and spinner Rahul Chahar (1/43) were also among wickets at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Bairstow hit one six and had four hits to the fence in his knock, while Liam Livingstone (30) also contributed with the bat. But it was Moeen Ali's whirlwind 20-ball 43 which powered England to a good score in the end. India will next face Australia in their second warm-up match at the same venue on Wednesday (October 20) while England will lock horns with New Zealand in Abu Dhabi. India will face Australia in their second warm-up match at the same venue on Wednesday (October 20) while England will face New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
England captain Eoin Morgan said Tuesday he would be prepared to drop himself at the T20 World Cup if he cannot turn around his poor form. The 35-year-old left-hander has scored a mere 82 runs in seven Twenty20 innings for England this year. And he only managed 133 runs at an average of 11.08 in the recently concluded IPL, although he did lead Kolkata Knight Riders to last week's final. At his best, Morgan is a dynamic ball-striker with the ability to up the scoring rate quickly as indicated by a strike-rate of 138.25 in 107 Twenty20 internationals. But asked if he might drop himself, the middle-order batsman told an online news conference: "It's always an option. I'm not going to stand in the way of a team winning the World Cup." Former Ireland international Morgan, who led England to 50-over World Cup glory two years ago, added: "I've been short of runs but my captaincy has been pretty good. "I've always managed to compartmentalize both and treat them as two different challenges. Not being a bowler and being a bit older and not contributing as much in the field, I've loved the role of captain. You get two bites at the cherry (in) impacting the game."'High-risk options'After sitting out England's warm-up defeat by India on Monday, Morgan is set to lead the team against New Zealand on Wednesday before the tournament opener against the West Indies in Dubai on Saturday. "As regards my batting, I wouldn't be standing here if I hadn't come out of every bad run of form that I'd ever had," he said. "The nature of T20 cricket and where I bat means I always have to take quite high-risk options and I've come to terms with that... so I'm going to continue taking those risks if the team dictates, they need them. If they don't, I won't." Morgan revealed Tuesday it had taken him "about six or seven months" to come to terms with what had happened, saying: "It was one of the most incredible sporting events in isolation that you'll ever watch. "It's not something that you can just let run off your back. For a guy to come in and hit four consecutive sixes to win the game for his team is just an incredible feat within itself, that's the way I've understood it." Morgan has spent most of the past two years operating under strict bio-bubble regulations designed to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Although buoyed by the presence of some players' families at the tournament in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, he queried how long the current restrictions could remain in place. "Yes, they are getting more lenient but it's coming up to a quite considerable period of time we have been adhering to all of these," he said. "I don't think they can last much longer because it's just not sustainable to ask human beings to do this and then go on and perform well at a high level."Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after realizing he would not be in the reckoning for the Ashes Series due to fitness issues. The 31-year-old, who has played 21 test matches and 15 ODI matches, though will continue to play domestic cricket.Pattinson had recently suffered a knee injury during an intra-squad Victorian trial game"Leading into pre-season I really wanted to give the Ashes a crack but, in the end, I haven't had the preparation I would have liked heading into the coming season," Pattinson was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au in a statement."If I was to be part of the Ashes, I would need to do myself and my teammates justice. I didn't want to be in a position of battling with my body when you need to be 100 per cent fit and ready to go at any time. That would not be fair to myself or the team.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal "It was then I felt that instead of trying to play at the very highest level, knowing I have only got three or four years of cricket left, I would focus more on Victoria, helping the young guys develop, perhaps some cricket in England and spending more time with my family." He claimed 81 Test wickets and 16 ODI scalps in his career after making his Test debut in December 2011 alongside Mitchell Starc and David Warner against New Zealand in Brisbane. His last Test was against New Zealand in Sydney in January 2020, while he last played an ODI back in September 2015 against England at Leeds.Also Read- England Captain Eoin Morgan Ready To Drop Himself In Bid For T20 World Cup Glory
Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi found their groove as they inspired their side to a 3-2 comeback victory at home to RB Leipzig in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday (October 19). Mbappe was the first to score and Messi had the France forward to thank for his second-half double after the Ligue 1 side had fallen 2-1 behind following goals by Andre Silva and Nordi Mukiele either side of the interval. Mbappe who missed a stoppage-time penalty, set up Messi for the equaliser and won the spot kick that the Argentine converted with an ice-cool chip after what had been a lacklustre performance from the club’s new signing. The result left Paris Saint-Germain top of Group A with seven points from three games, one point ahead of Manchester City, who crushed Club Brugge 5-1 away earlier on Tuesday. Leipzig have no points. Before Mbappe and Messi came together as old team mates, PSG often looked out of sorts, incapable of dealing with Leipzig’s high-pressure game. Jesse Marsch's side pushed hard from the outset and after eight minutes, PSG’s Keylor Navas had already made three saves.It was a double-edged sword for the visitors, as it threatened PSG in the break and they opened the scoring after nine minutes. Julian Draxler flicked a Marquinhos long pass into the path of Mbappe, who dummied his marker before firing a low shot past Peter Gulacsi for his first Champions League goal this season. Leipzig did not back down and in the 27th minute Silva’s volley crashed against Navas’s left-hand post. A minute later Silva turned Angelino’s cross in at the far post to give the German side a deserved equaliser. Leipzig were the better team and Christopher Nkunku came close to giving them the advantage three minutes before the break when his low shot went just wide after a series of dribbles. Paris Saint-Germain started the second half well, as Messi finding space between the lines, but it was Leipzig who took the lead in the 57th minute as Mukiele latched onto another Angelino cross at the far post.Messi in the Champions League = #UCL pic.twitter.com/kIbw2BdUiJ— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 19, 2021The hosts continued to suffer but a Tyler Adams back pass was intercepted by Mbappe who sped into the area and fed Messi, with the Argentine tapping the ball into the empty net after Gulacsi parried his shot onto the inside of the post after 67 minutes. It was Mbappe who had set up Messi for PSG’s second goal in their 2-0 victory against Manchester City in the previous round of matches. Seven minutes later, Mbappe was brought down by Mohamed Simakan and Messi converted the resulting penalty in clinical fashion before again pointing to his strike partner, who has set up his three PSG goals so far. PSG received another penalty four minutes into added time after a VAR review for a Josko Gvardiol foul on Achraf Hakimi but Mbappe skied it over the bar, although that did not tarnish a sublime overall performance from the 22-year-old.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
Cristiano Ronaldo headed in an 81st-minute winner as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Atalanta 3-2 in a pulsating Champions League Group F match at Old Trafford on Wednesday. After a poor performance in the first half, with Atalanta leading 2-0 in at the break, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team turned the game and possibly their season around with a thunderous performance. The pressure was on Solskjaer after Saturday's 4-2 Premier League loss to Leicester Cit and he opted to drop Paul Pogba to the bench but there was little sign of improvement from that switch. Manchester United were disjointed and dispirited in the opening 45 minutes but raised their tempo and the volume from the Stretford End with a relentless push to victory that culminated in the Champions League's record scorer demonstrating his brilliance in front of goal yet again. Mario Pasalic put Atalanta ahead in the 15th minute, turning in Davide Zappacosta's low ball from close range and United, with just one win in their last five games in all competitions, looked drained of belief. It was no great surprise when the Italian team doubled their lead in the 29th minute with Merih Demiral rising at the near post to glance in an angled header from a Teun Koopmeiners corner. Fred and Marcus Rashford missed good chances for United before the break but the home side returned to the game in the 53rd minute. A clever ball from Bruno Fernandes allowed Rashford to cut in from the left and he picked his spot with a shot into the far corner. Scott McTominay struck the post after connecting with Christian Ronaldo cross but although United were pushing for a leveller, the Italians were still a threat and the hosts were thankful to keeper David De Gea for a superb double save to keep out a drive from Duvan Zapata and follow-up from Ruslan Malinovskyi. Cristiano Ronaldo in one word?#UCL pic.twitter.com/APwQcItPuh— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 20, 2021However, the pressure paid off for United when they drew level with Harry Maguire drilling the ball home at the back post after the static Atalanta defence failed to intercept a Fernandes ball across the box. Then came the winner as Luke Shaw whipped in a superb cross from the left and Ronaldo rose superbly, timing his jump and his header perfectly to power the ball past Musso. "I was right behind him. His leap, his timing, it was perfect right in the corner," Maguire said. "We see it day in, day out in training and in the goals he has scored throughout his career. He has come up with a massive goal for us again in the Champions League," he added. "We got the goals we needed and deserved and I think we deserved the win in the end. Yes, we made it difficult but it is a tremendous victory in the end." United leads the group after three games on six points with Atalanta and Villarreal two points behind.Also Read- Australia pacer James Pattinson retires from international cricket
The Indian Premier League (IPL) could soon see some Manchester United flavour as the Red Devil owners' Glazer family are reportedly interested in buying one of the two new teams IPL teams that will take part in the tournament in 2022. According to a report by Times of India, the Glazer family has picked up the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the purchase of the two new teams for the upcoming season of the cash-rich league. The ITT does allow foreign companies to own a team however they will have to set up a company in India if their bid is successful. It is not known yet whether the US-based Glazers will make a formal bid to own a franchise. “A lot of people usually pick these tender documents to study and gather information that tends to be otherwise very useful from a larger industry perspective. For instance, buying a bid document will tell me more about what the BCCI is planning next, in terms of the league expansion, etc. For instance, if Disney has bought the tender document to buy the franchise, it doesn't mean Disney is interested in owning a franchise. It will study the document because it has to plan its own media rights landscape,” said those tracking developments to Times of India. In addition to Manchester United, the Glazers also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the US-based National Football League (NFL). Amongst others to have picked up the document are Adani Group, Torrent Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Hindustan Times Media, Jindal Steel (led by Naveen Jindal), entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and three private equity players. The deadline to purchase the ITT document was 20th October and teams are bid submissions are said to be made on the 25h October with an announcement expected on the following day. Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Cuttack, Indore, and Dharamsala are in contention to home to the new teams.Also Read- UEFA Champions League: Messi scores twice to rescue PSG in 3-2 win over Leipzig
If reports are to be believed Bollywood superstars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are set to bid for one of the two new IPL teams for the upcoming season. Manchester United, a popular Premier League club for whom Cristiano Ronaldo plays, has been a deemed a dark-horse ahead of the bidding process, scheduled to take place on October 25 in Dubai. Cricket IPL has already seen the presence of stars from the Indian film industry. Preity Zinta and Shah Rukh Khan are associated with the Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders since the inception of the IPL back in 2008. Deepika has a sports background with his father Prakash Padukone being a former All England badminton champion. On the other hand, Ranveer is the brand ambassador of the NBA, a popular basketball league. He has also been involved with EPL teams. Several companies around the world are said to be involved in the star-studded bidding process. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, extended the deadline for bidders to Wednesday, October 20.Results to IPL bidding will be declared after India-Pakistan gameAs per reports, a corporate giant in India has backed the Manchester United, whose et debt increased to 455 million GBP during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The BCCI is not keen to give the rights to an off-shore company and will prefer Indian buyers but power equations can change the script dramatically,” the source was quoted as saying, Outlook reported. The results of the tender will be announced a day after the T20 World Cup 2021 match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. “Although it is a closed bid, we are expecting a fair and transparent process. The only hodgepodge could happen in the verification/elimination stage but it is unlikely BCCI will adopt unfair means to favour particular companies,” a bidder said on conditions of anonymity. It has also been learned that Ahmedabad and Lucknow are the frontrunners to become the two new IPL teams for the next seasons. Previously, the BCCI shortlisted six cities- Ranchi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Ranchi and Cuttack for the same. The 2021 IPL ended on October 15 and since then, the BCCI has been scratching its head for the next edition.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Remark on Yuzvendra Chahal
October 2021 was a busy month in international football, with qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, friendlies, and the final rounds of the UEFA Nations League all on the agenda. A total of 160 fixtures were played, the impact of which can be seen on the FIFA Rankings. Though their lead is now under threat, Belgium remains on top despite UEFA Nations League defeats to France (3rd, 1) and Italy (4th, 1). Among the top five, only Les Bleus and Gli Azzurri have improved their positions. India has also moved one spot ahead to the 106th position after the Sunil Chhetri-led side won the SAFF Championship. The Blue Tigers had defeated Nepal in the summit clash. Brazil remains in second place but are breathing down the neck of Belgium, just 12 points behind. England, meanwhile, dropped two places to fifth."A little further down, Spain's (7th, 1) progress at the expense of Portugal (8th, -1) is also noteworthy, as is that of Germany (12th, 2), who leapfrog USA (13th). Uruguay lost most ground among the top 20 by dropping three places to 15th," read an official FIFA statement. It is after that, however, where we find some of the most significant movers on this edition. Morocco (29th, 4), Russia (33rd, 4), Egypt (44th, 4), Saudi Arabia (49th, 7) and South Africa (66th, 7) all made strides on the back of two wins from two this month in Qatar 2022 qualifying. Two nations in the second half of the table fared even better, with New Zealand (111, 10) and Indonesia (165, 10) the joint-biggest movers this month, ahead of Central African Republic (115, 9) and Cambodia (170, 8).Also Read- IPL 2022: Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone To Bid For Two New IPL Teams- Reports
The T20 World Cup 2021 has started and one of the mouth-watering contests between India-Pakistan is round the corner. Virat Kohli led India and Babar Azam guided Pakistan will cross swords at the Dubai International Stadium on October 24, Sunday. As the two teams gear up for the shortest format of the game scheduled to be played this weekend as a part of the T20 World Cup 2021, we look at the quick stats to rekindle the buzz ahead of the India-Pakistan contest.India vs Pakistan T20I statisticsHead to headTotal matches 8India won 6Pakistan won 1Tied 1Most runs/ Top run-getters India Player name Innings/ Runs Virat Kohli 6/ 254 Yuvraj Singh 8/ 155 Gautam Gambhir 5/ 139 PakistanPlayer name Innings/ Runs Shoaib Malik 8/164 Mohammad Hafeez 7/ 156 Umar Akmal 6/ 103Most wickets/ Top wicket takersIndiaPlayer name Innings/ RunsIrfan Pathan 3/6Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/5 Hardik Pandya 3/5 PakistanPlayer name Innings/ RunsUmar Gul 6/11 Mohammad Asif 2/ 5 Mohammad Amir 2/ 4 Most hundredsNo player from either side- India or Pakistan has ever scored a century whenever the two sides have played T20Is in the history.Most fiftiesIndia Player name Number of fiftiesVirat Kohli 2 Robin Uthappa 1 Gautam Gambhir 1 PakistanPlayer name Number of fiftiesMohammad Hafeez 2 Misbah-ul-Haq 1 Shoaib Malik 1 Most Man of the Matches AwardIndia Player name Number of matches Virat Kohli 3 Irfan Pathan 1 Yuvraj Singh 1 Pakistan Player name Number of matchesMohammad Asif 1 Mohammad Hafeez 1Also Read- IPL 2022: Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone To Bid For Two New IPL Teams- Reports
A torrent of social media abuse was targeted at the only Muslim player in the Indian playing XI, Mohammed Shami, after his side were thrashed by arch rivals Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Violence against Muslims in India was also reported after the emphatic 10-wicket win on Sunday, Pakistan first victory against India at any World Cup. Cricket clashes between India and Pakistan frequently heighten tensions between the neighbours, who have fought three wars since their independence in 1947. The 31-year-old Shami became the main target after the defeat in Dubai, even though India captain Virat Kohli admitted that his team had been "outplayed". Hundreds of messages were left on Shami's Instagram account saying he was a "traitor" and should be thrown out of the Indian team.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first India captain in 29 years to lose World Cup match vs Pakistan Former India batsman Virender Sehwag slammed online trolls for abusing fast bowler Mohammed Shami after India's defeat to Pakistan in the t20 WorldCup on Sunday. "The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa," said Sehwag in a tweet. The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 25, 2021Sehwag's fellow former India opener said that the online trolls are the ones who earlier used to burn players' effigies after a defeat. Online trolls are the ones who earlier used to burn effigies and throw paint-stones at player’s houses…with an online profile without a face worthy of a profile pic. — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 25, 2021Former cricketer Irfan Pathan also spoke up in support of Shami. “Even I was part of #IndvsPak battles on the field where we have lost but never been told to go to Pakistan!” he tweeted.Even I was part of #IndvsPak battles on the field where we have lost but never been told to go to Pakistan! I’m talking about of few years back. THIS CRAP NEEDS TO STOP. #Shami— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2021Fans and politicians also urged support for him, calling on Indian players to reject the hate messages just as they had backed the Black Lives Matter movement by taking a knee. "Team India your BLM knee-taking counts for nothing if you can't stand up for your teammate who is being horribly abused and trolled on social media," Omar Abdullah, a former chief minister of Kashmir, said on Twitter. "Ignore the haters, most of India's grateful for your effort," said another supporter on Instagram. Gautam Gambhir, a former India Test cricketer who has become an MP for the Bharatiya Janata Party, said it was "shameful" that people were celebrating Pakistan's win. India was defeated by Pakistan in their first match of 2021 T20 World Cup. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, taking the three crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. His efforts helped Pakistan restrict India to 151/7. Pakistan openers Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam made light work of the 152-run chase, getting to the target in the 18th over to break the World Cup jinx and register their first-ever 10-wicket win in a T20I match.Also Read- Manchester United owners show 'interest' in IPL franchise
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes, who had taken an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to focus on his mental health, was on Monday added to England’s Test squad for the Ashes series against Australia later this year. Stokes had taken a break from the game in July to focus on his mental health while also recovering from a finger injury he had suffered during the first leg of the IPL. “I had a break to prioritise my mental wellbeing and I got my finger sorted,” Stokes was quoted as saying by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). “I am looking forward to seeing my mates and being on the field with them. I’m ready for Australia,” he added. Stokes has been given the all-clear by his consultant and the ECB medical team to resume training following his second operation on a fractured left index finger, the ECB said in a statement. Managing director of England men’s cricket, Ashley Giles, said, “Following a very successful operation on his finger and several conversations over the last few weeks between Ben and I, our medical staff and his management team, Ben called me to say he was ready to return to cricket and was excited about the prospect of playing a significant role in the Ashes series.Also Read- Virat Kohli becomes first India captain in 29 years to lose World Cup match vs Pakistan “He will depart with the Test specialists and the Lions on November 4.” Stokes missed the home series against India and was not included in the T20 World Cup squad. However, earlier this month the 30-year-old posted a video on his social media about his return to training, which had given rise to speculation that he could appear in the five-Test series, which is due to begin in Brisbane. “Time and time again, benstokes has demonstrated how important he is to the England team and having him available for the Ashes series is excellent news for all of us and, in particular, Chris (Silverwood), Joe (Root) and the rest of the players,” Giles said. “Having not played for some time, we will move forward cautiously over the next few weeks to ensure he is fully prepared across all facets of his game. “Ahead of a very busy period of cricket, we continue to remain mindful of the stresses on all our personnel, and our primary focus continues to be the wellbeing of all of our players and support staff.”Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain to lose a World Cup match against Pakistan in 29 years as his team went down by 10 wickets in their first opening game of the Super 12s in Group 2 in Dubai. Pakistan kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a resounding win over their arch-rivals, scoring 152 in 17.5 overs to register their first-ever 10-wicket win in the shortest format of international cricket. It was Pakistan's first-ever win by 10 wickets against any opposition in a T20, while India also confronted the ignominy of losing by such a margin for the first time. 152 is also Pakistan's highest opening stand against India in the format.This Pakistan team has a combined experience of 625 matches - making it the most experienced team ever to take the field in a T20 international. It is also one of the oldest Pakistani teams, with an average age of 30 + years. The match also saw Kohli get out for the first time in T20I against Pakistan after scoring 226 runs. Kohli's 57 team helped India reach 151 for 7 in 20 after being put in to bat first at the Dubai International Stadium. Virat Kohli scored 226 runs against Pakistan in the t20 WorldCup and was sent off just once. Kohli headed into the T20 World Cup having scored 169 runs in 3 innings without getting dismissed in the showpiece T20I events against their arch-rivals. It was another high-quality innings against one of his favorite opponents as the India captain led the way with the bat but the end result was not enough to stop Pakistan.Also Read- IPL 2022: Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone To Bid For Two New IPL Teams- Reports
The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled Ahmedabad and Lucknow as the two new teams for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after CVC Capitals Partners and Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group submitted a successful bid for the franchises in Dubai's Taj Hotel. The RPSG Group picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of Rs 7090 crores while CVC Capital Partners have opted for Ahmedabad with a bid of Rs 5625 crores. The BCCI on September 21 announced that they have decided to extend the purchasing date for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the right to own and operate one of two proposed new IPL team documents till October 20 from the original deadline of October 5. "The Governing Council of the IPL had issued an Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) to acquire the right to own and operate 2 (two) new franchises. Pursuant to the tender process, various interested parties submitted their bids for the new franchises. The bids were submitted by the authorised representatives of the interested parties at Dubai today. "BCCI is pleased to announce the following successful bidders (subject to definitive documentation and other formalities being completed): "1. RPSG Ventures Ltd. Lucknow (for INR 7090 crores) "2. Irelia Company Pte Ltd. (CVC Capital Partners) Ahmedabad (for INR 5625 crores) "The new franchises will participate in IPL from 2022 season onwards subject to the bidders completing the post-bid formalities as specified in the ITT document. The IPL 2022 season will comprise ten teams and will have 74 matches, wherein each team will play 7 home and 7 away matches," the Indian cricket board said in an official release. Before 2022, the 2010 edition of the cricket ipl also featured 10 teams, with Pune Warriors India and Kochi Tuskers Kerala joining the tournament before both franchises were terminated. The BCCI will add two new teams after six years. In 2015, it added two teams - Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions - for the 2016 and 2017 editions as replacement for the then suspended Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals teams. The BCCI was expecting a windfall in the range of Rs 10,000 crore but to their surprise, they earned Rs 12,690 crore from the two new teams that will participate in the 2022 IPL tournament. One of the major companies that lost out was Gautam Adani's Adani Group which bid around Rs 5000 crore while bids of Glazers from Manchester United and Torrent Group also fell short of the mark. It was also learned that Rhiti Sports, promoted by MS Dhoni's manager Arun Pandey, submitted a bid for Cuttack which was later rejected.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is at the end of his career, but his fan following hasn’t taken a dip by any means. On Sunday, October 24, he played his first game for Pakistan after almost 14 months and fans cheered for him. The veteran was a part of the marquee clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the T20 World Cup 2021. He didn’t get a chance to bat as Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan led Pakistan to 10 wickets win. Virat Kohli team asked the Men in Green to chase down 152 after which Babar and Rizwan made a mockery of the run-chase. Apart from cheering for Malik, the fans also poked fun at him. Malik got married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on April 12, 2010.Fans cheer for Shoaib MalikFor over a decade, Shoaib and Sania have given young couples plenty of couple goals. They also have a son, named Izhaan Mirza Malik, who was born in 2018. When Malik was fielding near the boundary, a few fans called him ‘jeeja ji’, which means brother-in-law. The cheers for Malik were loud and clear. A fan uploaded the video on Twitter on Monday. Mirza, who has won six Grand Slam titles in his illustrious career, reacted to the fan video. The 34-year-old posted a couple of ‘laughing’ emoticons followed by two ‘heart’ emotions. https://t.co/NE46xoSKfu— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) October 25, 2021Prior to that, he also played a few matches for Central Punjab in the National T20 Cup. In 117 T20Is for Pakistan, Malik has churned out 2335 runs at an average of 31.13 and a strike rate of 124.20. He has also picked 28 wickets in the format since his debut back in 2006. Malik doesn’t play Test and ODI cricket anymore.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
After India were made to eat humble pie on Sunday when they lost to Pakistan in the T20 World cup, former left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir took a dig at Harbhajan Singh on social media. Amir taunted Harbhajan after Pakistan's ten-wicket victory over cricket India on Sunday night, Amir took to Twitter on Monday and asked, “Harbhajan Paa ji ne TVto nai toda apna?” which loosely translates to “Did Harbhajan break his TV.” The comment was made over the taunts of Indians about Pakistani fans breaking their television sets after losing to India in the past editions of world cups.hello everyone woh pochna yeah tha @harbhajan_singh paa ji ne TV to ni tora apna koi ni hota hai end of the day its a game of cricket .— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 25, 2021To this, Singh replied on Twitter saying, “Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial. yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said” which loosely translates to “Now you will also say things? Did this six land on your TV at home?” With this tweet he attached a video of him hitting a last over six against Pakistan. Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said https://t.co/XqSnWhg9t3 pic.twitter.com/4IuWpPOpF1— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021It was Amir who stirred things up by sharing a clip from an old cricket match where former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi smashed Harbhajan for a few sixes. https://t.co/tZGLtwBKCa me busy tha @harbhajan_singh apki bowling dekh raha tha test jab LaLA ne apko 4 bowls pe 4 sixes mare thay but cricket hai lag sakte but test cricket me thora ziada ho gia tha— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 26, 2021To this particular tweet of Amir, Harbhajan shared a still from the Lord's 2010 Test between Pakistan and England where Amir was found guilty of spot-fixing. "Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game," tweeted Harbhajan. Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai ? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game https://t.co/nbv6SWMvQl— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021Replying to this tweet from Harbhajan, Amir stooped low and used derogatory language towards the legendary Indian spinner. However, the Turbanator did not relent in his opinion of Amir. Taking to Twitter, Harbhajan said: "For people like you @iamamirofficial only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts." For people like you @iamamirofficial only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts https://t.co/5aPmXtYKqm pic.twitter.com/PhveqewN6h— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021In his last tweet, Harbhajan shared a video from an old match where he is seen smashing Amir for a six and he captioned the post as: "Fixer ko sixer.. out of the park @iamamirofficial chal daffa ho ja." Fixer ko sixer.. out of the park @iamamirofficial chal daffa ho ja pic.twitter.com/UiUp8cAc0g— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021IND vs PAK t20 worldcup 2021 HighlightsHaving won the toss, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent India to bat and Pakistan dominated the match right from ball one. India got off to the worst possible start with openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul sent back to the pavilion by Shaheen Afridi within three overs with just six runs on the board. Shaheen Afridi had Rohit trapped in front of the wicket for a duck and then bowled Rahul through the gate. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant then joined forces to add 53 runs in quick time before the latter was caught out by leg-spinner Shadab Khan off his own bowling in the 13th over. Kohli was finally dismissed by Afridi after scoring a 49-ball 57. India was restricted to 151 in their 20 overs. Chasing 152 to win, Pakistan openers had no trouble in making light work of the target as Indian bowlers failed to get the breakthrough. Skipper Babar Azam stroked his way to unbeaten 68 runs while his opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan, smashed an unbeaten 79 runs to take the team past the finish line.Also Read- T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami faces vicious online abuse after India loss to Pakistan
In the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE, Pakistan have emerged as the strongest team in Group 2. Out of the six teams which are in this group, India, Pakistan and New Zealand (ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively in the ICC T20I team rankings) are the three higher ranked teams, while Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia (ranked 8th, 14th and 19th respectively in the IC T20I team rankings) are the three lower ranked teams. Pakistan, in their first two matches have beaten the other two highest ranked teams in their group, India by 10 wickets and New Zealand by 5 wickets. This gave them a solid NRR of +0.738. They sit at the top of the group with 4 points from two games and are top of the group. Their remaining three matches will be against the lower ranked teams - Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia, which they are expected to win. Therefore, Pakistan looks in good shape to set a perfect record of 5 wins in the Super 12 stage and advance to the semi-finals. On the other hand, both India and New Zealand have yet to open their accounts. Both teams have played one match so far and both have lost, both of course to Pakistan. And this makes their clash against each other, which incidentally will be the next match for both these teams, a potential do or die affair.Assuming Pakistan, India and New Zealand defeat Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland, the team that wins the India-New Zealand match will be the team that joins Pakistan in the semi-finals. After Pakistan beat New Zealand on Tuesday, there are now only two scenarios possible as far as Group 2 is concerned - either India beat NZ or NZ beat India. In scenario 1 - If India beat NZ - then India will finish on 8 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia) and NZ will finish on 6 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia). In this scenario, Pakistan and India will be the two teams going into the semi-finals from this group. This of course is based on the hypothesis that Pakistan, India and NZ will all beat Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland. In scenario 2 - If New Zealand beat India - then India will end on 6 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia) and NZ will finish with 8 points (assuming they beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia). And if this happens, then the Kiwis will be joining Pakistan as the second team from Group 2 to qualify for the knockouts. This of course is based on the hypothesis that Pakistan, India and NZ will all beat Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland. Of course, T20 is the most fickle format of the sport and an upset is not going to be surprising. The team which loses on Sunday could still make the semis, provided the other team is upset by a lower ranked team or teams and they themselves win their remaining matches. The Men in Blue play the Black Caps on Sunday, October 31. While India vs Pakistan was a keenly followed clash for obvious reasons, India vs New Zealand will be perhaps the most crucial encounter for both these teams. India is ranked higher than NZ in the team rankings in T20I cricket, but history favours New Zealand in their more recent encounters vs India in ICC tournaments. Incredibly, the last time India beat the Kiwis in an ICC tournament was way back in the 203 ICC ODI World Cup. In fact, in the last 5 meetings between these two teams in ICC tournaments, NZ have beaten India four times In T20 clashes overall as well it's the Black Caps who hold the edge. In 16 T20I meetings between the two teams, NZ have won 8, while India won 6 of these matches. Two matches were tied. The Men in Blue team is looking forward to their second t20 worldcup title. They will have to be at their best to keep those hopes real and good.Also Read- India vs Pakistan: Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Amir engage in war of words on Twitter
After Afghanistan beat Scotland in the opening Super 12 T20 World Cup match on Monday, the winning captain, who was in jolly mood but clearly out of place, wondered whether his English would last through the press conference that was about to start. In the video that has now gone viral, a nervous Nabi is seen looking here and there as he waits for the post-match press conference to start before saying out loud, “Sabse mushkil kaam hai bhai yeh. Kitne questions hain? 5 minutes mei meri English khatam ho jayegi bhai (This is the most difficult job to do. How many questions are there? My English will be over in 5 minute).”"5 mint main meri English Khatam hojye gi"#T20WorldCup2021 pic.twitter.com/ugbmHFLeL4— Abdul Wahab (@abdulwahabdr02) October 26, 2021Afghanistan team captain Mohammad Nabi came up with a self-deprecating remark before the start of a press conference on Monday. Nabi-led Afghanistan thrashed Scotland by 130 runs at the ICC T20 World Cup. Earlier, Nabi was in tears when Afghanistan lined up for the national anthem. Questions have been raised about the future of the team since the Taliban took control of the country on August 15 this year. Scotland piled up 27 runs in the first three overs before Mujeeb scalped Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer and Calum MacLoed off successive balls. Mujeeb didn’t get his hat-trick but two balls later he trapped Richie Berrington to reduce Scotland to 28 for three after four overs.Also Read- T20 WC Ind vs Pak: Sania Mirza reacts hilariously after Team India fans call Shoaib Malik jeeja ji
An unprecedented 11 sportspersons have been recommended for this year's rechristened Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna by the national sports award's selection committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Mukundakum Sharma. This is the first time that many names have been recommended for a single edition of the Awards Ceremony. Last year, the government honored a total of 74 athletes with the National Sports and Adventure Awards in different segments. The awardees included five in the Khel Ratna category and 27 for Arjuna. This year, a total of 72 names have been recommended for the Khel Ratna, Arjuna (35), Dhyan Chand, Dronacharya (regular) and Dronacharya (lifetime). The list doesn't include names of athletes, corporates and sports promotion boards and top-performing universities recommended for the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar (RKPP), Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) trophy and Tenzing Norgay award. Among those who have been recommended for the Khel Ratna - India's highest sporting honour - include tokyo olympics gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, silver-winning men's freestyle wrestler Ravi Dahiya, Tokyo olympics bronze medallist woman welterweight boxer Lovlina Borgohain and men's hockey team's goalkeeper P R Sreejesh. Five para-athletes, who created history by winning gold each at the Tokyo Paralympics, have also been nominated for the Khel Ratna. These include Pramod Bhagat (para-badminton), Sumit Antil (para-javelin), Avani Lekhara (para-shooting), Krishna Nagar (para-badminton) and Manish Narwal (para-shooting).KHEL RATNA: Neeraj Chopra (athletics), Ravi Dahiya (wrestling), PR Sreejesh (hockey), Lovlina Borgohain (boxing in olympics), Sunil Chhetri (football), Mithali Raj (cricket), Pramod Bhagat (parabadminton), Sumit Antil (para- javelin), Avani Lekhara (para-shooting), Krishna Nagar (para-badminton) and Manish Narwal (para-shooting).ARJUNA AWARD: Arpinder Singh (triple jump), Simranjit Kaur (boxing), Shikhar Dhawan (cricket), Bhavani Devi (fencing), Monika (hockey), Vandana Katariya (hockey), Sandeep Narwal (kabaddi), Himani Uttam Parab (mallakhamb) ), Abhishek Verma (shooting), Ankita Raina (tennis), Deepak Punia (wrestling), Dilpreet Singh (hockey), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey), Rupinder Pal Singh (hockey), Surendra Kumar (hockey), Amit Rohidas (hockey) , Birendra Lakra (hockey), Sumit (hockey), Nilakanta Sharma (hockey), Hardik Singh (hockey), Vivek Sagar Prasad (hockey), Gurjant Singh (hockey), Mandeep Singh (hockey), Shamsher Singh (hockey), Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (hockey), Varun Kumar (hockey), Simranjeet Singh (hockey), Yogesh Kathuniya (para-athletics), Nishad Kumar (para-athletics), Praveen Kumar (para-athletics), Suhash Yathiraj (para-badminton), Singhraj Adhana (parashooting), Bhavina Patel (paratable tennis), Harvinder Singh (para-archery) and Sharad Kumar (para-athletics).DHYANCHAND AWARD: OP Jaisha (athletics), Divya Singh (basketball), KC Lekha (boxing), Abhijeet Kunte (chess), Davinder Singh Garcha (hockey), Vikas Kumar (kabaddi), Nir Bahadur Gurung (para sports athletics), PS Abdul Rassak (volleyball) and Sajjan Singh (wrestling) DRONACHARYA (REGULAR): Jai Prakash Nautiyal (para-shooting), Mahaveer Prasad Saini (para-athletics), Pritam Siwach (hockey), Radhakrishnan Nair (athletics), Sandeep Sangwan (hockey) ), Sandhya Gurung (boxing), Sujeet Maan (wrestling) and Subramanian Raman (table tennis).DRONACHARYA (LIFETIME): Ashan Kuamr (kabaddi), Bhaskar Chandra Bhatt (hockey), CR Kumar (hockey), Jagrup Rathi (wrestling), S Muralidharan (badminton), Sarkar Talwar (sports cricket), Sarpal Singh (hockey), Tapan Kumar Panigrahi (swimming) and TP Ouseph (athletics).Also Read- Afghanistan Captain Mohammad Nabi before PC: 5 minute mei English Khatam Ho Jayegi
The T20 World Cup 2021 has been an eventful affair so far. The fans have been all raring to watch the action unfold in the mega event. However, in the middle of the ongoing tournament, a fan asked former India cricketer Virender Sehwag who he thinks will clinch the title this year. Sehwag is always super active across his social media platforms. The former batter never shies away from expressing his opinions on the game. Thus, whilst answering the question of the fan, Sehwag was quick enough to back the Virat Kohli-led side in the marquee event. He pinned his hopes on team India to lift the trophy this year and also asked the people to support the team at times of defeat.India only have to play better cricket here onwards: Virender Sehwag“According to me, it’s Team India who will win this T20 World Cup. They’ll only have to play better cricket here onwards. We always cheer for our team when it wins but when it loses we have to support it even more. So, I believe that India can win the T20 World Cup,” Sehwag said in his latest episode of Virugiri Dot Com on Instagram. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)Team India did not have a positive start to their t20 worldcup campaign. The team locked horns with Pakistan in their opening fixture. Although Men in Blue entered the competition as favorites to win considering their record against Pakistan in ICC events, the team faced defeat by ten wickets. The Babar Azam-led side exuded some great character to break India’s 12 matches winning streak and registered a thumping victory. Shaheen Shah Afridi was clinical with the ball as he sent back both the openers early on. Chasing down the target of 152, Pakistan’s openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan played belligerent knocks to take the team past the victory. India's next mission is against New Zealand. Both sides have lost their previous encounters with Pakistan and will be keen on getting to winning ways. It will be a crucial match for both teams as a loss here will affect their chances of reaching the semi-finals.Also Read- Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratnas
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on social media on Thursday that his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez is pregnant with twins. The Manchester United winger took to Instagram to share the sports news for today with his fans and also posted pictures of their twins' ultrasounds. Ronaldo will become a father for the sixth time after the birth of twins. He already shared a three-year-old daughter Alana Martina with Argentine model Rodriguez. 36-year-old Ronaldo's first son, Cristiano Junior, was born in 2010 but the identity of the mother is unknown. A surrogate mother then gave birth to a pair of Ronaldo’s twins, daughter Eva and son Mateo, in 2017. "Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love - we can’t wait to meet you," Ronaldo and Rodriguez wrote in similar posts on their Instagram accounts.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano)Notably, Ronaldo's oldest son Cristiano Jr is also aspiring to be a footballer like his superstar father and joined the Manchester United academy alongside Wayne Rooney's son Kai in September this year. Ronaldo had admitted in 2017 that he wanted seven children while Rodriguez last year said: "My desire for motherhood is stronger than anything. I hope to have more children." christian ronaldo and Rodriguez have been dating since 2016 after they met at a Gucci store in Madrid, where she used to work as a shop assistant for £10 an hour. The Portugal captain was playing for Real Madrid at the time.Also Read- Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratnas
Australian opener David Warner tried to recreate the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Coke bottle moment’ in the post-match press conference after the match between Australia and Sri Lanka. Ronaldo had removed the Coke bottles from his table in the press conference earlier this year, and this resulted in a loss of $4 Billion for Coca Cola. Warner tried to do the same, but was asked to put the Coke bottles back on the table. In fact, Warner even asked whether he needs to put the Coke bottles back as well. The 35-year-old also cheekily stated ‘If it is good enough for Cristiano, it is good enough for me’..@davidwarner31 trying to be @Cristiano “if it’s good enough for Cristiano, it’s good enough for me” pic.twitter.com/Nyc7NfyKEs— Thakur (@hassam_sajjad) October 28, 2021David Warner’s superb half-century helps Australia trounce Sri LankaIn the encounter between Australia and Sri Lanka in t20 worldcup on October 28, 2021, Sri Lanka scored a decent total of 154/6 on the scoreboard. In reply, David Warner was in red hot form with the willow and scored a whirlwind 65 off 42 deliveries at the top of the order to help Australia breeze past the target with 7 wickets and 3 overs to spare. The left-handed batting dynamite struck 10 fours in his enterprising innings. Apart from Warner, Australian captain Aaron Finch and veteran hitter Steven Smith have also contributed useful runs. While Finch scored an impressive 23 balls 37, Smith stayed till the end and helped himself to a patient 28*. David Warner is one of the best hitters to ever play for the Australian team in the T20I format of the game. Warner is currently the second top scorer for the Australian team's in T20I cricket and has plundered 2344 runs in 83 innings at an average of 31.67 and a strike rate of close to 140. Warner has also scored 1 hundred and 19 fifties in T20I cricket as well. Warner will next take the field for the Australian side on 30th October 2021, when the kangaroos clash against their arch-rivals England at the Dubai International Cricket StadiumAlso Read- I believe that India can win the T20 World Cup: Virender Sehwag
Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday hit out at the social media abuse that was aimed at pacer Mohammed Shami after the team loss to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s t20 worldcup. The 31-year-old Shami was abused on social media after the 10-wicket defeat in Dubai, even though Kohli acknowledged that his side had been outplayed as a team. In a virtual press interaction ahead of India’s October 31 clash with New Zealand, Kohli brushed aside the “spineless” trolls, suggesting that those on the inside do not care about the “outside voice”. “There’s a reason we are playing on the field and not those spineless people,” Kohli said. “It’s unfortunate and sad to see people getting entertained. That is why we are doing what we are and those spineless people are doing what they are.” “Many people hide their identity in social media then try to troll the players and it is the lowest point in their life – all dramas outside due to the lack of self-confidence of them, we know how to back the players, there is no value from the outside voice.” Regrettably, Shami, the only Muslim player in the playing XI against Pakistan, was targeted over his religious beliefs, whereas incidents of communal harmony being disrupted in a few parts of the nation were reported the same day. “To me attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do. Everyone has the right to voice their opinion but I personally have never even thought of discriminating someone over their religion,” Kohli said. “This is literally the lowest potential as a human being one can operate at.” “That [religious beliefs] is a very sacred and a personal thing to every human being and that should be left there. People take out their frustrations because they obviously have no understanding of what we do as individuals. They have no understanding of how much effort we put on the field. They have no understanding of the fact that someone like Mohammed Shami has won India a lot of matches in last few years and he’s been our primary bowler with Jasprit Bumrah when it comes to making an impact. “We are doing what we are doing on the field and none of these people [trolls] are even in the vicinity to even imagine doing something like that. They do not have the courage or the spine to do that. That is how I see things. “As a group, we understand how we need to stick together and how we need to back individuals and how need to focus on our strengths and whether people on the outside portray the fact that India cannot afford to lose a game of cricket is none of our business because we play sport and we understand how sport goes. So, how people think on the outside adds no value whatsoever. We never focussed on it and we will never focus on it going forward either.” “If people can overlook that and his passion for the country, honestly I don’t even want to waste one minute of my life to give any attention to the people, neither does Shami and neither does anyone else in the team. We stand by him fully. We are backing him 200% and all those who attacked him can come with more force if they want to. “Our brotherhood, our friendship within the team and nothing can be shaken. I can guarantee you as a captain of the team that we have built a culture where these things will not even be infiltered into this environment at all and that is a absolute guarantee from my side. A slew of former indian cricketer stood in solidarity with Shami. “The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa,” tweeted former India opener Sehwag. Sachin Tendulkar, too, lauded Shami for his commitment, while he reckoned that like any other player, it was merely an off day for the pacer. “When we support #TeamIndia, we support every person who represents Team India. @MdShami11is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have. I stand behind Shami & Team India.”Also Read- I believe that India can win the T20 World Cup: Virender Sehwag
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have rewarded Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra with Rs 1 crore for his remarkable achievement- winning gold in the javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings also presented a special jersey with the number 8758 (highlighting his medal-winning effort of 87.58m) as a mark of respect rewards declared for neeraj chopra, who joined Abhinav Bindra as only the second individual gold medalist in the sports olympics. "The entire nation is proud of Neeraj for his stupendous achievement. By becoming the first Indian to win a medal (gold) in the track and field, he has set a benchmark and is an inspiration for the next generation. 87.58 is a number that will forever be etched in Indian sporting history and it`s an honour for us to present this special jersey to Neeraj. We wish he brings more glory to the nation," CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said in an official statement.The one with the Golden boy @Neeraj_chopra1 ! Super happy to hand our to the arms that made us proud!Read : https://t.co/qiiw18aLH6#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/rMpHwWD2F7— Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) October 31, 2021The 23-year-old athlete, after receiving the award and special jersey, mentioned that the past two months have been an opportunity for him to experience new things and also thanked the Super Kings management for the support. "Thank you so much for your support and for the prize. It feels good. The last two months have been hectic and an opportunity to experience new things. I never thought that I`ll get so much love after winning gold. It was completely unexpected and it feels good. Hopefully, I`ll work hard and get good results," Chopra said. Meanwhile, automaker Mahindra today handed over the keys of the limited-edition Mahindra XUV700 Javelin Gold Edition model to Neeraj Chopra, who won Gold at the Javelin competition at the Tokyo Olympic 2021. Neeraj Chopra shared the photograph of the SUV on his social media handles. Thank you @anandmahindra ji for the new set of wheels with some very special customisation! I'm looking forward to taking the car out for a spin very soon. pic.twitter.com/doNwgOPogp— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) October 30, 2021The automaker had previously handed over the keys of the same model to Sumit Antil, Gold medal winner for F64 Men's javelin throw at the recently concluded Paralympics 2021. Mahindra handed over the keys to the special edition XUV700 to mark the occasion of the commencement of the deliveries of the new SUV from October 30. The Mahindra XUV700 Gold Edition is designed by Pratap Bose, EVP and Chief Design Officer, M&M and is a custom-made version of the newly launched XUV700 that won the SUV of the Year and Car of the Year categories at the inaugural Zee Auto Awards 2021.Also Read- Attacking Someone Over Religion Is Most Pathetic: Kohli backs Shami
It's not the first-time cricket fans in the country have had to sit with calculators and figure out permutations and combinations in a cricket season. But for the first time in recent memory, fans of the Indian cricket team will be eagerly awaiting as Virat Kohli's men are on the brink of a shocking early exit in T20 World Cup 2021. Billed as one of the pre-tournament favourites, India have shocked quite a few with their listless performances so far at the T20 World Cup. India's body language, their mental strength has all come into question after two humbling defeats. India's campaign at the t20 worldCup got off to a terrible start as they lost to arch-rivals Pakistan by 10 points. It was Pakistan's first win over India in a World Cup match and they got it in style by chasing down a 152-run target without losing a wicket and with 13 balls to spare. A week-long break did India no good, it seems as they were hammered by 8 wickets by New Zealand, who restricted a listless indian cricketer batting line-up to just 110 in 20 overs during which they went without a boundary for 70 balls. New Zealand got past the finish line in 14.3 overs. The two big defeats meant India's Net Run Rate has taken a massive beating. Only 2 teams will qualify from each of the two Super 12 groups and India's chances are looking bleak at the moment.What does the T20 World Cup 2021 points table look like?Did you see this coming? #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/fxK4E0eHW7— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 31, 2021Pakistan is on top of the 6-team table with 3 wins in as many matches. The 2009 champions are all but through to the semi-final, as their last two matches are against associates, Scotland and Namibia. Pakistan made a statement by beating India, New Zealand and Afghanistan in their first 3 matches. It is safe to say that 3 teams are still in the race for the second spot in Group 2 of the Super 12 - Afghanistan, New Zealand and India and pretty much in that order.T20 World Cup: How can India still hope to qualify for the semi-final? India's upcoming matchesVs Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on November 3 Vs Scotland in Dubai on November 5 Vs Namibia in Dubai on November 8New Zealand's upcoming matchesVs Scotland in Dubai on November 3 Vs Namibia in Sharjah on November 5 Vs Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on November 7 Afghanistan's upcoming matchesVs India on November 3 in Abu Dhabi Vs New Zealand on November 7 in Dubai India's only chance of reaching the semi-finals is hope for a 3-way (or 4-way tie) for the semi-final spots at 6 points. If Pakistan wins one of the next two matches, it will guarantee them a place in the semi-finals. While India can't reach 8 points from hereon, Afghanistan and New Zealand can get to 8 points. Provided the more fancied teams avoid shocks in Group 2 from here on, the November 7 match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will assume a lot of importance.What do India need to reach the semi-finals?It's simple. Win all their next 3 matches and win them by big margins to boost their Net Run Rate which is reeling at -1.609. Scenario 1 India will hope they can beat Afghanistan by a big margin on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi and Mohammad Nabi's men go on to beat New Zealand in their final Super 12 match. However, if India are tied on points with Afghanistan, it's less likely that they will be able to overtake Nabi's side on Net Run Rate. Scenario 2 India should beat Afghanistan by a big margin and hope New Zealand beat Afghanistan in their final Super 12 match -- meaning, Afghanistan don't get to 6 points from here. However, New Zealand should lose to one of Namibia or Scotland as it gives Virat Kohli's men an opportunity to overtake the Black Caps' NRR.Can Scotland and Namibia help India?Well, there are more ways that India can qualify for the semi-finals. There are two unexpected as India needs Scotland and Namibia to pull off a couple of big upsets. For example, if Pakistan loses its next two games to Scotland and Namibia and India wins its next three games by a big margin, there is a chance that India going through and their arch-rivals getting knocked out in the Super 12 stages. Well, doesn't it look unlikely? India can benefit from Scotland and Namibia's victory over New Zealand, with India winning the remaining matches by a wide margin. All said and done, India have failed to live up to their reputation so far at T20 World Cup 2021. As former cricketer Vinod Kambli wrote on social media, this has been one of India's worst-ever World Cup performances, if not the worst-ever, given the talent and potential the side has been able to develop over the years.Also Read- CSK reward Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra with Rs 1 crore
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will return to Barcelona with his family once his spell at Paris Saint-Germain ends, and he wants to help the LaLiga club in the role of technical director. The star admitted that he "misses everything" about the Catalan capital where he spent more than two decades. Messi ended a two-decade stay at the cash-strapped Spanish club, where he is their record scorer with 672 goals, in the off-season and messi transfer to psg on a two-year deal. "I don't know if that'll happen when my PSG contract is up. What's almost confirmed and certain is that we'll return to Barcelona to live and our lives will be there," Messi told Spanish outlet SPORT. "That's what my wife and I want. I don't know what'll happen when my PSG contract ends, but we'll go back to live in Barcelona."I've always said I'd love to be able to help the club do well in any way that I can be useful. I'd love to be a technical director at some point. "I don't know if that'll be at Barcelona or if it might work out differently. "If the option is there, I'd love to contribute again in any way that I can because it's the club that I love and I'd love it to keep doing well, growing and remain one of the best in the world." Messi was injured in Paris St Germain's 2-1 win over champion Lille on Friday, but coach Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful he will be available for this week's psg in champions league game at RB Leipzig.Also Read- T20 World Cup: How can India still hope to qualify for the semi final
World Cup-winning former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has decided to come out of retirement in February next year “on public demand”, more than two years after he called it quits. In a surprise late-night post on Instagram on Monday, 39-year-old Yuvraj posted a clip of his final century for India when he smashed 150 against England in Cuttack in January 2017 and posted a message about his possible comeback. “God decides your destiny !!On public demand il be back on the pitch hopefully in February ! Ain’t nothing like this feeling! “Thank you for your love and wishes, mean a lot to me ! Keep supporting IND it’s our team and a true fan will show his or her support in tough times,” Yuvraj wrote. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Yuvraj Singh (@yuvisofficial)It is unclear whether he will be returning to be in contention for a place in the Indian team or in T20 leagues. The 2011 World Cup Player of the Tournament, the swashbuckling all-rounder had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in June 2019. There were also talks that he may come out of retirement to play domestic cricket for Punjab and was even included in the 30-man list of probables for the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali but did not play. After retiring from international cricket, the southpaw played in franchise cricket around the world. He also featured in the Road Safety World Series and Abu Dhabi T10 league earlier this year. Indian cricketer Yuvraj played 304 ODIs and 40 Tests, scoring 8701 and 1900 runs respectively after making his debut in October 2000. He also took 111 ODI wickets with his left-arm spin bowling.Also Read- Messi confirms he will 'return to Barcelona' after PSG stint
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has now become the first-ever captain to notch up three half-centuries in a single T20 ICC World Cup.The prolific Pakistan captain is in red-hot form with the bat in the ongoing tournament. The right-handed batter scored a risk free 49-ball 70 against Namibia in Abu Dhabi. Unbeaten Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against Namibia. The pair of Babar and Mohammed Rizwan put on 113 runs for the opening wicket. Babar scored a brisk 68 not out in Pakistan’s 10-wicket victory over arch-rival India. This victory was Pakistan's first win against India in the t20 worldcup, which dates back to 2007 when India won the inaugural tournament by beating Pakistan in the final. Pakistan won the 2009 edition. Babar scored a feisty 51 against Afghanistan, before Asif Ali smashed four sixes in an over to help pakistan cricket register a five-wicket win. Interestingly, the duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam also became the first pair ever to aggregate 1,000 runs in a calendar year in T20 Internationals. The duo have also put on 4 century stands in 2021, most in a calendar year, including three 150 plus stands. Pakistan continued their team unchanged for the fourth consecutive game after defeating arch-rival India, New Zealand and Afghanistan in the Super 12 by successfully chasing. Captain Babar Azam said at the toss he wanted to test his bowlers ahead of the knockout stage, but warned his team “not to get complacent” against Namibia, which defeated Scotland.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh hints at comeback from retirement next year
India will look to end their underwhelming T20 World Cup 2021 campaign on a high when they take on Namibia in the final league game on Monday. Coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli would also eye a winning end to a significant chapter in the history of Indian cricket, as Shastri and Kohli are stepping down as the head coach and T20I captain after this tournament. Against Namibia, they will surely like to win it big and skipper Kohli would do a world of good if he allows the likes of Rahul Chahar to get a game and gives Ishan Kishan another go. The senior players would gain precious little against the David Wiese's of the world save for beefing up their individual statistics. Very rarely has an Indian team played such an inconsequential game at an ICC event since its last league game in the 1992 World Cup against South Africa after already being out of the race for the semi-finals. It is not the first time that India is out of a global tournament before the last four stages, but it was not at all frustrating when one can clearly read the writing on the wall. The two losses to Pakistan and New Zealand -in which they got outplayed - had already put India on the exit path. From there, it was more of a battle pitching hope against hope and it eventually all came crashing with New Zealand's eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. And that is something that will hurt Shastri, a proud man, who has done his bit to make this a formidable all-condition Test team with a lethal fast bowling attack. Their fabulous term saw India achieve the pinnacle of Test cricket glory with back-to-back series wins in Australia, a near-win on the recent tour of England, three dominating seasons at home and a phenomenal run up to the semifinals of the 2019 ICC 50-over World Cup. This campaign also brings an end to the four-year stint of head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar, who have decided to move on. For Kohli, who is all set to even lose his ODI captaincy in the coming days, this wasn't how he would have liked to end his T20 captaincy stint with the national team having already quit IPL captaincy. It is also the first time since the 2013 Champions Trophy that an Indian men's team has failed to reach at least the semi-final stage of an ICC event. They were champions in the 50 over Champions Trophy in 2013, followed by runners-up finish in T20 World Cup in 2014. In the 2015 ODI World Cup, the team lost in the semifinals. The 2016 t20worldcup saw them reach the last four stage while they lost to Pakistan in the 2017 final of the 50-over Champions Trophy. In 2019, his ODI World Cup campaign ended in the semi-finals, and the two-year Test World Championship also ended in a final defeat. A combination of factors led to this debacle and if Kohli's poor captaincy and selection is one factor, the problems were certainly compounded by players like Hardik Pandya, who didnt reveal the full extent of their fitness status to the national selectors. However, these fatigue-levels notwithstanding, the team faltered on multiple fronts too. Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal's non-selection, uncertainty about who'll open, an unplanned middle-order and not having a game plan with an in-form Shardul Thakur in focus could've been aspects for the indian cricketer to look at. cricket india will take the flight back home and begin their journey to the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup under new head coach and a new captain on a fresh note. Namibia have managed to beat only Scotland so far in their Super 12 engagements after making the tournament-proper for the first time in the T20 format. Teams:India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy, Shardul Thakur Namibia: Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Stephen Baard, Karl Birkenstock. Michau du Preez, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green, Nicol Lofie-Eaton, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Michael van Lingen, David Wiese, Craig Williams and Pikky Ya France.Also Read- Babar Azam Becomes First Captain To Score 3 Fifties In T20 World Cup
Pakistan Television (PTV) has slapped a Rs 100 million defamation notice on former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar for walking out of a show on air last month after a heated argument with the host Nauman Niaz. Shoaib Akhtar had walked out of a PTV programme and resigned from his job as a cricket analyst after being told to leave the set by the host of the show at the state-owned channel while analysing Pakistan's victory over New Zealand at the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. PTV has now sent a defamation notice to the mercurial sports star as his on-air resignation violated the clause and also resulted in financial losses for the channel. "As per clause 22, both sides shall have right to terminate his agreement by serving three months' written notice or payment in lieu thereof. Whereas, Shoaib Akhtar resigned on air on October 26 which has resulted into huge financial losses to PTV," the notice read. "Shoaib Akhtar also left Dubai during T20 World Cup transmission without any prior information to PTVC management. Besides, appearance on an Indian TV show along with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, which also caused irreparable losses to PTV," the notice further added.Also Read- Babar Azam Becomes First Captain To Score 3 Fifties In T20 World CupAkhtar has been asked by the PTVC to pay an amount of Rs 100 million as damages along with an amount of Rs 33,33,000, equivalent to a three-month salary to the organisation, otherwise, PTC "reserves its rights to initiate legal proceedings" against Akhtar before the court of competent jurisdiction, said ARY News. "Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter & will not give up & fight this legal battle. My lawyer @SalmanKNiazi1 will take this forward according to law," Akhtar tweeted. Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter & will not give up & fight this legal battle. My lawyer @SalmanKNiazi1 will take this forward according to law.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2021On Tuesday, October 26 Akhtar had been treated badly and insulted on air by the host on the show. Discussing the match on PTV Sports' 'Game on Hai', Akhtar credited the Pakistan Super League's Lahore Qalandars team for discovering Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf. Host Nauman Niaz took issue with Akhtar's comments and said: "You're being a little rude and I don't want to say this, but if you're being over smart, you can go. I am saying this on air." Akhtar, who was on the show alongside former players David Gower and Viv Richards, said he could not continue. "A lot of apologies guys, a lot of apologies," Akhtar said before storming off the set. "I am resigning from PTV. The way I have been treated on national TV, I don't think I should be sitting here right now.Also Read- Yuvraj Singh hints at comeback from retirement next year
Novak Djokovic won a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title by avenging his U.S Open final defeat against Russian Daniil Medvedev with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in Sunday's showpiece match. The Serbian, who is guaranteed to secure the year-end world number one spot for a record seventh time, needed time to adjust to break the world number two's sturdy defence but was unstoppable once he found his opening. Djokovic was looking to avoid ending a season without the Masters title for the first time since 2017 and kept his cool at all times to accomplish his mission against the holder. Medvedev was overwhelmed in the third set and bowed out of the contest on the first match point when Djokovic unleashed a superb forehand winner down the line. Make that 37 ATP Masters 1000 titles for @DjokerNole : @TennisTV | @DjokerNole | #RolexParisMasterspic.twitter.com/rq4GJ5ZEHJ— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 7, 2021Two months after Medvedev denied us open djokovic a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam men's singles titles when he beat the Serb at Flushing Meadows, the Russian hoped to lock his opponent into a backhand-to-backhand battle again. Medvedev broke in the opening game as Djokovic made a flurry of unforced errors with the lanky Russian keeping him on the back foot. The world number one drew 2-2 but Medvedev stole his serve again to advance 4-3 up with a splendid sliced backhand at the net. The Russian then held serve twice to pocket the first set when Djokovic back long. However, the Serbian turned the tables in the second set, leading 3-1 when Medvedev buried a backhand into the net. Djokovic served and volleyed to save a break point at 5-3 and saw off a second with a big serve. Medvedev set up a third with a spectacular block at the net but the top seed's first serve again came to the rescue. In the end, Djokovic led the match into a decider with an ace on his third set point. Serving for the match, Djokovic gave Medvedev plenty of space and the Russian pulled a break back but his tank was empty and he surrendered on his serve in the next game. Medvedev complained he had been bothered by a spectator making too much noise in the crowd. A well earned celebration #RolexParisMasters | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/jJyZtw107o— ROLEX PARIS MASTERS (@RolexPMasters) November 6, 2021"I got mad because crucial, crucial moment, 5-2 for him, double break, even if I manage to get the break back, we all know that against Novak it's tough to actually come back from this score," he told a news conference. "I got mad because it was not nice, and it was done on purpose. Some of the spectators, they were just into the match and you could feel it. You're getting ready for serve, they were like, Allez, Novak, or Allez, Daniil. But you could feel it was like they are just trying not to be in the game, and you wait. "This one was done, when I did the toss already, it was done by a Serbian spectator... I hope he doesn't watch tennis anymore."Also Read- Babar Azam Becomes First Captain To Score 3 Fifties In T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli, on Monday, ended his tenure as the captain of the India’s T20 international team with 30 wins in five years with Namibia being the latest side to go down against the Men in Blue at the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai. Kohli was second most successful indian cricketer captain in his shortest format after Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who left the mantle in 2016 after stepping down as the white-ball captain. Kohli ends his T20I captaincy career with 30 wins and 16 losses from 50 games. He is also the second behind Australia's Aaron Finch on the list of most runs by captains in T20I cricket with 1570 runs from 47 innings at an average of 47.57 which includes 13 half-centuries. But regardless of all the batting and captaincy records, the fact that will hurt Virat Kohli the most would be the lack of ICC titles under his leadership. The T20 World Cup 2021 gave Kohli the last chance to win an ICC title in the format as captain but unfortunately, cricket india failed to make the knockouts of the tournament for the first time since the 2012 edition after crashing out in the Super 12s. The heavy defeats against Pakistan (10 wickets) and New Zealand (8 wickets) last month massively hurt indian cricketer the most in this tournament. Although Kohli managed to inspire his team to win in their next two games against Afghanistan and Scotland to keep the team's slim chances of reaching the semi-finals alive, it was not enough to keep them in the competition as New Zealand's victory over Afghanistan dashed all their hopes of advancing to the semi-final. Kohli however, will bow out on a high note as they beat the Namibians in their final match of this campaign by 9 wickets to finish third in Group 2. His deputy is the most-likely candidate to take over the reins from the home series against New Zealand next week while Kohli will switch his captaincy focus towards the one-day internationals and Tests, where he will still be eyeing his first major trophy.Also Read- PTV sends Rs 100 million defamation notice to Shoaib Akhtar
Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday announced that Sanjay Bangar will take over as the head coach of the Indian Premier League franchise for the next 2 years. Bangar will replace former Australia opener Simon Katich as the head coach of RCB. Sanjay Bangar, who worked as a batting coach of Team India with Ravi Shastri, was with RCB as their batting consultant during IPL 2021. Notably, Mike Hesson will continue as the Director of Cricket. The former New Zealand coach doubled as the head coach after Katich withdrew from the second half of cricket ipl 2021 due to personal reasons. RCB will be heading into a new era as Virat Kohli has already stepped down as captain after their run to the play-offs in IPL 2021. The India batting star said he would continue to play for RCB. Ahead of the mega auction, Bangar will be working closely with Hesson. "Our work has already begun in terms of auction strategy. I would like to assure each of the RCB fans that we are committed to building a strong squad and we are committed to fulfilling the long-cherished dream of winning an IPL trophy," Bangar said in a statement. "It's an honour and great opportunity to serve such a great franchise in the capacity of Head Coach. I have worked with some exceptional and talented members of the squad and can't wait to take this team to the next level. "There's a lot of work that needs to be done with the IPL Mega Auctions and the season following it, but I'm sure that together with the continued support of the management and the support staff, we can deliver the goods and bring cheer to our fans across the globe," he added. Sanjay Bangar named Head Coach of RCBMike Hesson speaks about the appointment of RCB’s Head Coach while Sanjay Bangar addresses the fans explaining his plans for the mega auction and the 2022 season, on @myntra presents Bold Diaries.#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/wkm7VbizTV— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 9, 2021Sanjay selected after rigorous selection process: HessonMeanwhile, Hesson congratulated Bangar and added that the former India batting coach was selected after a rigorous and extensive process. "RCB has been committed to its philosophy of supporting and grooming talents from within the team and appointing Sanjay Bangar is the reflection of that belief. Sanjay Bangar has been part of our support staff as a batting consultant and brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and batting coach, having worked extensively with the Indian cricket team. "Sanjay has been chosen to be the head coach following a rigorous and robust selection procedure. We are confident that he will be able to bring his experience to the fore and maximize the potential of the squad. I congratulate Sanjay on this appointment and wish him all the best as we embark on this new chapter," he addedAlso Read- VIRAT KOHLI T20I CAPTAINCY RECORD: INDIA SECOND MOST SUCCESSFUL CAPTAIN AFTER DHONI
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have produced some unforgettable moments on the football pitch and surprisingly they have been doing that consistently for more than 15 years now. The duo have won a combined total of 11 Ballon d'Or's, which is an award of high prestige, while numerous star footballers have missed out on the prestigious award because of the domination from Messi and Ronaldo. Interestingly, year 2021 has proved out to be full of surprises for both the footballing greats. Lionel Messi has left FC Barcelona and now plays for Paris Saint-Germain due to Barcelona's financial problems. The 33-year-old Argentine is currently struggling in his new club with injuries coming into play and a change of role in terms of positioning. No one deserved the 2021 Ballon d'Or more than Lionel Messi pic.twitter.com/1ZGJGsbVg0— Ishan (@LionelFutbol) November 5, 2021However, 2021 is not that bad season for Lionel Messi as before joining PSG, the little magician won Copa America with Argentina and scored 30 goals in 35 matches in La Liga for his former club FC Barcelona. However, Messi is yet to score a league goal for PSG, but has scored 3 goals for the French club in the Champions League. Messi won 34 club career trophies with FC Barcelona, including 10 La Liga titles and 4 Champions League titles. In addition, he has won the Ballon d'Or for a record six times which is the most by any player ever to play football. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo once again impressed with his return to Manchester United new now, as the striker has time and again saved the Red Devils' blushes by scoring crucial goals. Cristiano Ronaldo ~ The Most Clutch Player this sport has ever witnessed pic.twitter.com/EYaSks49N4— Paarth (@paarthblanco) November 2, 2021Ronaldo took no time to get off the mark and after returning to England, the 36-year-old has so far scored 9 goals from the 11 matches he has played. In the process, he even became the top scorer in three different big leagues England, Spain and Italy, thus creating a new record. Christian Ronaldo scored 29 goals for Juventus in Serie A and also become Portugal's top scorer with 111 goals for his country in 2021. The rivalry between these two can define a whole era and decade of football. Who's better? It's an endless debate with too many opinions from too many people but one thing is for sure that Ronaldo and Messi will go down as two of the greatest footballers that the world has ever witnessed.Also Read- Rohit Sharma named India T20I captain for New Zealand series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against New Zealand at home. Rohit Sharma has been named the captain of the T20I side while KL Rahul will be his deputy for the 3-match series, starting November 17. Virat Kohli, who stepped down as T20I captain after India's early exit from the T20 World Cup, has taken a break for the series and will be back for the Tests against New Zealand to be ready in time for the tour of South Africa later this year. Rohit Sharma will join hands with newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand Series. India is playing two tests after the T20I series but BCCI has yet to announce the Test team. India have not made complete changes to the squad in the T20I format despite their disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup in the UAE.Also Read- Virat Kohli T20I captaincy record: India Second most successful captain after DhoniWhile Hardik Pandya is not included in 16-man squad, the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and former captain Kohli have been rested. Pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami along with leg-spinner Rahul Chahar are the ones who are not part of the T20I squad.Yuzvendra Chahal, Muhammad Siraj and Shreyas Iyer ReturnMeanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal, whose exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad was widely debated, returns to the squad for the New Zealand series. He has been preferred over Rahul Chahar, who played only 1 match -- the dead rubber against Namibia at the World Cup. Off-spinner R Ashwin has been retained after his impressive performances on his return to the T20I side after a 4-year-gap at the T20 World Cup. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also retains his place in the side while pacer Mohammed Siraj returns to the T20I side for the first time since March 2018. Shreyas Iyer, who was part of the reserve unit at the T20 World Cup, finds his way back to the team after a good start for the Delhi Capitals in the second half of IPL 2021. Deepak Chahar, who was also not part of the India squad at the World Cup, finds his way back into the squad.IPL performances rewardedMeanwhile, the likes of Venkatesh Iyer and Harshal Patel have been handed maiden India call-ups after dream runs in the IPL. While Harshal won the Purple Cap with a record-equalling tally of 32 wickets in IPL 2021, Iyer shone at the top, hitting 370 runs in 10 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders. Avesh Khan who rattled opposition batsmen with pace for Delhi Capitals also got the India call-up as Rahul Dravid's side looks a good mix of youth and experience..@ImRo45 all set to lead #TeamIndia's T20I squad against New Zealand. How excited are you for the home series? #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/wGCe0gBbL2— BCCI (@BCCI) November 9, 2021India squad for T20I series vs New ZealandRohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel , Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj.Full Schedule of India vs New Zealand T20Is1st T20I in Jaipur on November 17 2nd T20I in Ranchi on November 19 3rd T20I in Kolkata on November 21Also Read- PTV sends Rs 100 million defamation notice to Shoaib Akhtar
India Look To Keep Winning Combination In RanchiIndia concludes its recent disappointment at the 2021 T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the T20I series at Jaipur. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, led Rahul Dravid to victory in his first match as a new senior coach. However, the think tank may not have thought much about his victory as it took time to correct the goals of the 165 races set by the visitors. For the second game, the team manager may consider joining the same group to win the series before making any changes to Game XI before the final.Kuala Lumpur Raffle: The newly appointed T20I Deputy Captain is looking forward to a modest lead in the first game, scoring only 15 times from 14 balls. Rahul looked good on the patch, but he couldn't move forward and turned his back in an attempt to catch Mitchell Santner.Rohit Sharma: The captain drove head-on, showed various shots and then dropped a single score of 48 points. Winning as captain gives Rohit new confidence in the rest of the match.Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar went out on the field with a positive intention and did nothing for the player in his amazing 62 game strike with a hit rate of over 150.Rishabh Pant: Wicket-keeper Pant showed a great application and played in a good position when Daryl Mitchell hit the out-of-bounds in the final round of the match and pushed the team to the goal line.Shreyas Iyer: Iyer's return to the team was unforgettable after being removed from the Indian team at the T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. Ayer looked weak during an eight-ball stint in the penalty area and missed the ball along the way. At that time, management expected him to drive the team home with his pants.Venkatesh Iyer: All-terrain rookie Venkatesh Iyer didn't have the opportunity to play the ball, but he started his football career with an international cricket with four great people. However, he would be disappointed not to end the game because he was the victim of the reverse sweep of Mitchell's delivery.Axar Patel: Axar tries to win more in the game at Ranchi without losing a small gate in the opening match. He allowed 31 runs with 4 overs and he faced only one ball while chasing India.Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin was late in the wicket line, but he certainly had an impact when he got two wickets with two decent numbers of 23. The two wickets helped reduce New Zealand's culling rate.Bovneshwar Kumar: The form of Bovneshwar in the first match was very positive for the Indian national team. He seemed to be in full control as he shook the ball in both directions to catch two wickets in a six economy.Deepak Shahar: Shahar wants to improve the economy by giving more than 40 points in the first match. He threw the ball into the right area, but often lost control of his streak and handed many poor deliveries to New Zealand batters.Mohamed Siraj: Siraj looked like someone who came from a break after the IPL. His improvements can only be expected in the next match of the series. He made a small cut with 4 overs giving 39 rounds.For read daily article and know about sports news to visit here - Pitchhigh
India and Pakistan have increased their personal involvement from the reopening of the Kartalpur Pass to the reopening of hockey diplomacy three years later.For the first time since 2018, the Pakistani Youth Hockey Team arrived in Delhi for the Youth Hockey World Cup on Saturday. The World Cup will be held in Bhubaneswar from November 24th to December 5th.The Pakistani hockey team last came to India for the Senior World Cup in 2018. Prior to that, he participated in the Champions Cup in 2014. This year was the year that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore it in contact with all SAARC leaders. , Includes all SAARC readers. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the oath ceremony.According to officials, Pakistani players did not get a visa for the 2016 Youth Hockey World Cup-Pattern Court Attacks (January 2016) and Uri (September 2016), followed by Surgical Strikes (September 2016) ).In 2019, the Pakistani shooting team was unable to compete in the World Cup final in Delhi for the same reason. The match in India remained largely isolated because no visa was issued. This happened in the light of a terrorist attack on Pulwama, where at least 40 guards were killed.However, after a harsh warning from the International Olympic Committee, the government has confirmed in writing that athletes from Pakistan will not stop coming to India.This time, Pakistan was invited to the competition because the Asian qualifying was not held due to the pandemic and visas were issued to athletes and officials, officials said.A senior diplomat from the Pakistan High Commission has welcomed members of the Pakistan Youth Hockey Team at IGI Airport in Delhi. Chargé d'Affaires Hassan Khan of the Embassy of Pakistan also hosted lunch on Saturday in honor of him.A Pakistani diplomat said, "They are completely ready, full of energy and ready to do their best during the tournament."Since February of this year, the backchannel between the two countries has been working overtime to keep the lines of control peaceful. However, in recent months, targeted killings in Kashmir have raised suspicions on the ground.India invited Pakistan's National Security Agency to the NSA's regional talks on Afghanistan, but Islamabad declined. However, both sides have agreed to move forward with the reopened Karuta Pool Corridor earlier this week.However, the relationship remains complicated as Islamabad has not yet allowed the Indian government to send wheat to Afghanistan over land via Pakistan. This was after Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan last week assured the Taliban delegation that his government would "actively consider" the proposal in exceptional humanitarian situations.For more live updates to visit here : - PITCHHIGH
Indian Premier League: IPL 2022 Mega Auction Dates, Details, 10 IPL Teams, New Rules: All you need to know.IPL 2022 Mega Auction: The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is currently underway, and the cash-rich league has created some exciting excitement. Fans aren't staying at the stadium because of the harsh conditions of a deadly pandemic, but the board hasn't left any stones to make things exciting for fans watching TV and cell phones. However, most fans are already excited about the next IPL season, especially the Mega IPL 2022 auction, so here's a detailed breakdown, teams, new rules and more for the IPL 2022 auction.When will the IPL 2022 Mega Auction take place?There are currently no BCCI details, but the Mega IPL 2022 auction may take place between December 2021 and January 2022. IPL usually starts in the March-May window. Alternatively, you can extend it earlier inJune week.Update: as per the media source, IPL 2022 Auction will be held in the last week of December, the exact date will be announced soon by BCCIWill there be some new Franchises/ Teams in the IPL 2022?Yes, two news teams will be added to the current eight franchise groups. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce has already revealed that the two new teams will be merged. According to most media, the city of Ahmedabad will get concessions, but Lucknow and Kanpur may be the second new franchise.BCCI recently confirmed that bidding documents to identify two new IPL concessions will be issued in mid-August.Giants of large companies, including the Kolkata-based RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and the Hyderabad-based Eurobindo Pharma Ltd. The Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad. The Torrent Group is interested in owning the IPL franchise.BCCI has listed six cities as finalists, and two of these six cities will finally join the IPL team. These cities are Guwahati, Ranch, Kathak (from the east), Ahmedabad (from the west), Lucknow (from the central region) and Dharamsala (from the north).IPL 2022 New rules for mega auction?Currently, there is no official description of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction update, but the introduction of two new franchises is expected to make some changes to existing rules.Under the new rules, franchises can only hold three players. There may be 4 players. Two Indian players and one foreign player, or one Indian player and two foreign players.The board also stated that all players except those held will be sold at the auction table.This can be seen in the Mumbai Indians (MI) example. The franchise wants to hold Rohit Sharma (Captain), Jasplit Pomura, Haldik Pandia, and Kiron Polard / Trentbolt. With the exception of these four players, all other Mumbai cricket players go to the auction table, after which bids are determined by their new franchise.Update: The IPL franchise can hold 4 players (3 Indians and 1 overseas, or 2 Indians and 2 overseas players) prior to the IPL 2022 mega auction.READ MORE - PITCHHIGH
KL Rahul sustained a muscle strain on his left thighKanpur: KL Rahul, India's first player on Tuesday, was disqualified from two rounds of testing against New Zealand due to strain in his left thigh. It was full of hope. The first test is due to start Thursday in Kanpur and Suryakumar is part of the Indian team.KL Rahul has been ruled out of the two-match Test series against New Zealand that begins in Kanpur from Thursday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday, in a media statement, said that the India opener had sustained a muscle strain on his left thigh. Suryakumar Yadav has been added to the squad as KL Rahul's replacement. Rahul's injury is a massive setback to the Indian team with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli already missing. Kohli will return to lead the side in the second Test in Mumbai but Rohit has been rested from the entire series."Team India batsman Mr. KL Rahul has sustained a muscle strain on his left thigh and has been ruled out of the upcoming 2-match Paytm Test series against New Zealand. He will now undergo rehabilitation at NCA in preparation for the series against South Africa scheduled next month. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Mr. Suryakumar Yadav as KL Rahul's replacement," the BCCI said in a media statement.KL Rahul will now undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru in preparation for the upcoming tour of South Africa, scheduled next month.The 29-year-old Rahul has featured in 40 Tests, scoring 2321 runs at an average of 35.16. His highest score was 199 that came against England in Chennai in 2016.For live updates to visit here - PITCHHIGH
1st TEST MATCH | TODAY SPORTS NEWS As soon as BCCI announces the Today Sports News schedule for India, fans will start researching squad details. In particular, most cricket fans will start to search for “List of Players of Today's Indian Cricket Team”.Indeed, as a fan of Indian cricket, everyone started to anticipate their XI match until the BCCI officially announced it. BCCI announces a squad that can be made up of more than 20 players with the appropriate reserve players, which may vary from round to round.Shortly before match day, the board announces the 11th team to play against the opposing team on the field. A team of 11 players will be selected and the 11th will be selected in all domestic matches, not just international matches.It is a violation of ICC rules to provide details of XI's performance in a private setting or before the official announcement.ptchhigh | today sports newsToday Indian cricket team players listToday's information on Team India Playing 11 will be updated here shortly after the draw. Check out today's Indian cricket team.Shubman GillMayank AgarwalCheteshwar PujaraAjinkya Rahane (c)Shreyas IyerWriddhiman Saha (wk)Ravindra JadejaAxar PatelRavichandran AshwinIshant SharmaUmesh YadavIndia SquadShubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav, Srikar Bharat, Jayant Yadav.New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William SomervilleMatch DetailsTournamentNew Zealand tour of India 2021MatchIndia vs New Zealand, 1st TestVenueGreen Park, KanpurDate & TimeDate: November 25, 2021Time: 09:30 AM IST; 04:00 AM GMTToss DetailsIndia won the toss and opt to batWhere to WatchIndia – Star SportsUK – Sky Sports NetworkAustralia– Fox CricketSub-Saharan African countries – SuperSport Cricket.USA – Willow HDLive Online StreamingDisney+ HotstarFantasy LeagueNot only are you a cricket fan or the first to know the details of an XI player, but fans are also looking for an XI player to form a team in the fantasy league.Most cricket enthusiasts prove themselves by joining such a platform and choosing an XI player who can take the lead with the highest score.What are the Platforms to play Fantasy League?Fantasy Cricket is an online game where a virtual team of real cricketers is formed. Points are earned based on the performance of the selected player. If your team is well ranked in the competition, you will earn real money based on the selected competition.What is the Fantasy League platform?Once officially approved by the IPL Board of Directors, the Fantasy League has arrived. A lot of people can be confused as to how to play in the league and follow the tips and rules. For your convenience, our team has developed tips and rules for you to follow, as well as a way to play IPL Fantasy League.FOR DAILY MORE SPORTS NEWS TO VISIT HERE PITHHIGHOutside of the IPL season, there are many platforms offering the same to participate in various international cricket matches. Some of the platforms are:ream 11Crix11Mobile Premier LeagueMy11Circle FantasyPlayerzPot FantasyMyTeam11 FantasyFanFight FantasyHalaplay Fantasy League
Australia’s new Test captain | Today Sports NewsAustralian Defibrillator Pat Cummins is the new test captain of the Australian Cricket Team, officially announced Friday by the Australian Cricket Company. Former captain Steve Smith has also officially returned to the protagonist of Australian cricket as a backup for Pat Cummins.The last fastest player to lead Australia at the test level was Ray Lindwall during the 1956 game. Cummins is the Australian captain in the 47th round.Cummins' appointment leaves Australia as captain within three weeks of Ash's first testing of England following the dramatic resignation of former captain Tim Payne last week and the exposure of the 2017 sexting case. It will be done afterward."Australia’s new Test captain"In 2018, Smith was dismissed from the captain following a South African ball handling the scandal. In addition to losing the team's leadership, he was banished from the leadership position for two years."I am honored to accept the role that will be wonderful summer ashes," Cummins said in his statement. “We look forward to providing the same leadership that Tim (Pain) has given the group over the years.”The first of the five ash tests against the United Kingdom will begin on December 8th in Brisbane."He is an outstanding player and leader," said Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia. "He has received a lot of respect from his teammates and every corner of the game for his attitude and achievements both inside and outside the field."Official Tasmanian cricket authorities (CT) said on Friday a week later that Tim Paine, who was the focus of the entire episode, missed the Ashes v England series during his "leave of absence". The ticket gatekeeper has taken a step forward. He said. Australian Leaders Over the "Sexting" Scandal In a brief statement, government associations said Ben was scheduled to play in Tasmania for a day's home match in Hobart on Friday, but "for the time being". He said he couldn't.For live today sports news updates to visit here:- PITCHHIGH
The result put PSG on 40 points from 15 games, with Stade Rennais leapfrogging Nice into second after goals by Gaetan Laborde and Jeremy Doku earned them a 2-0 win at Lorient, their sixth victory in their last seven league games. Lionel Messi scored all three goals and PSG drew 3-1 with 10 Saint-Etienne men on Sunday (November 28) to raise the League One to lead to 12 points. Meanwhile, Neymar led Gaya on a stretcher. Heel injury. Paris Saint-Germain used Timothy Kologich's red card in the first half. Messi gave Markinhos a double-headed goal, and Angel Di Maria scored to seal the clinical changes when Les Vert started scoring through Denis Bouanga.As a result, the capital team scored 40 points in 15 games, and Stade Rennais beat Lorient 2-0 with goals from Gayton Lebold and Jeremy Duques, winning their sixth victory in the last seven games and then Nice. In second place. .. Faced with a decent challenge despite the snow on the court of Geoffroy Stadium, Saint-Etienne is currently at the bottom of the ranking with 12 points.The match was the first match between Sergio Ramos and Paris Saint-Germain, about five months after signing Real Madrid as a free agent, and the Spaniards first appeared at the center of defense against Markinhos. bottom. Saint-Etienne pushed a lot and Paris Saint-Germain seemed to hit it in the first half as Neymar was on the net just to send offside Brazilian goals.In the 24th minute, Inform's Wabi Khazar passed the pass and Korozezi prepared to hit goalkeeper Genieji Donnarma, but Banga chased and shot from close range. Within minutes, at the end of the first half, the momentum of Paris Saint-Germain regained momentum.The French striker headed for the goal, Markinhos led Messi's free-kick and performed perfectly, and Kologich received a direct red card to drop Kylian Mbappe. Messi did it again 11 minutes ago and made a great pass behind Di Maria's defense. It ended with a zigzag effort at the end of the net.Three minutes after Neymar injured his ankle, and after crossing from Messi in the last minute, Markinhos went home.For more latest updates to visit here:- PITCHHIGH
The eight teams have to submit their list on TuesdayThe current eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises will present their player retention rosters for the upcoming release on Tuesday.They are allowed to keep a maximum of four, while the two new franchises, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, can take three from the rest of the player pool ahead of the January auction.The total salary for the IPL auction has been set at Rs 90 crore per team and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that existing teams can select up to three Indian players, with or without limits. A maximum of two foreign players and two Indian players can be part of four reservations.Sportstar has spoken to various franchisees about what the potential queue will look like.Delhi Capitals: They are sure to retain current captain Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, and Aksar Patel. Among the foreign players, the franchise is expected to choose Enrique Norte over Cajeso Rabada.Mumbai Indians: The five-time winner of the title is expected to retain Captain Rohit Sharma and Jaspreet Bumrah. Among the foreign recruits, Kiron Pollard could be preferred, while there might be a toss between Suryakumar Yadav and Ishaan Kishan. The Pandya brothers, Hardik and Kunal, will go to the auction collection until Imtiaz Ahmedabad franchise chooses one or both of them.Chennai Super Kings: MS. Dhoni remains the captain, while Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad must also remain. Moin Ali might just be your favorite off-roader out there.Punjab Kings: The team can keep Mayank Agarwal and Ravi Bishnoi. There may be a toss between the experienced Mohammed Al Shami and the young man Arshdeep Singh. NS. With Rahul ready to move to one of the new franchises, possibly Lucknow, the franchise is undecided about keeping it overseas.Kolkata Knight Riders: All eyes will be on Ewen Morgan. While there is talk that the Knight Riders may not eventually retain him, his success in IPL 2021 could force the team to change their minds. Among the Indians, the franchisee can choose Venkatesh Iyer, Shopman Gill, or Varun Chakravarthy. Sunil Naren will surely continue among the foreign players.Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samsun will continue as captain, while the franchisee can choose either Yashsvi Jaiswal or Chetan Sakarya. Joss Butler will likely remain one of the foreign teams. And the franchise could put Ben Stokes or Jofra Archer against an Indian player.Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Yosvendra Chahal will remain. The fourth player could be Harshal Patel, who made his very good debut in India after the memorable IPL 2021.Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson will likely stay in place, while Rashid Khan will be the second choice. Abdul Samad may be the only Indian detained.know more for ipl-2022-mega-auction-details to visit here - https://pitchhigh.com/ipl-2022-mega-auction-details-10-ipl-teams-new-rules-all-you-need-to-know/
All eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) announced on Friday the list of players chosen and released before the IPL auction. There were some surprises and some obvious choices as eight franchises confirmed the names of the players retained and released for the sixteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. November 30 was the last date to hand over the existing teams. A number of players were held before the mega auction.There were a few surprises, but most of the picks were in the expected ranges as all eight teams announced their retention. MS Dhoni was not the first choice of the Chennai super kings, while Punjab Kings did not stick with KL Rahul. Royal Challengers Bangalore retained Vrat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Muhammad Siraj. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad went to Kane Williamson but did not stay with David Warner or Rashid Khan.IPL 2022 Retention: Quick RecapEach of the eight franchises exercised the option to retain players with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Mumbai Indians (MI), each opting to retain four players. specific option.Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were left with 3 players each, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) had 2 retained.Hence, PBKS has the highest salary portfolio available at Rs 72 crore, while Delhi Capital has a minimum of Rs 47.50 to use for the mega auction.IPL Retention 2022: HighlightsThe Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry has already confirmed the addition of two new teams. Ahmedabad, owned by CVC Capital, and Lucknow, owned by RPSG Group, are the new members of the IPL. There will be a big auction before IPL 2022 and there will be two new teams, one from Lucknow and Ahmedabad, making the new season a 10-team affair.The retained players had to pay an exorbitant cost for the franchise since if the team had used all four retention options, the total purse available to the four players was 42 million rupees. The first selected player got Rs 16 crore, the second got Rs 12 crore, the third got Rs 8 crore and the fourth got Rs 6 crore for their services.Mumbai IndiansRohit Sharma - Rs 16 croreJasprit Bumrah - Rs 12 croreSuryakumar Yadav - Rs 8 croreKieron Pollard - Rs 6 croreDelhi CapitalsRishabh Pant - Rs 16 croreAxar Patel - Rs 9 crorePrithvi Shaw - Rs 7.5 croreAnrich Nortje - Rs 6.5 croreKolkata Knight RidersAndre Russell - Rs 12 croreVarun Chakravarthy - Rs 8 croreVenkatesh Iyer - Rs 8 croreSunil Narine - Rs 6 croreChennai Super KingsRavindra Jadeja - Rs 16 croreMS Dhoni - Rs 12 croreMoeen Ali - Rs 8 croreRuturaj Gaikwad - Rs 6 croreRajasthan RoyalsSanju Samson - Rs 14 croreJos Buttler - Rs 10 croreYashasvi Jaiswal. Rs 4 croreRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli - Rs 15 croreGlenn Maxwell - Rs 11 croreMohammed Siraj - Rs 7 croreSunRisers HyderabadKane Williamson - Rs 14 croreAbdul Samad - Rs 4 croreUmran Malik - Rs 4 crorePunjab KingsMayank Agarwal Rs 12 croreArshdeep Singh - Rs 4 crorePurse left for 8 IPL franchises after retentions on November 30Punjab Kings - Rs 72 croreSunRisers Hyderabad - Rs 68 croreRajasthan Royals - Rs 62 croreRoyal Challengers Bangalore - Rs 57 croreChennai Super Kings - Rs 48 croreKolkata Knight Riders - Rs 48 croreMumbai Indians - Rs 48 croreDelhi Capitals - Rs 47.5 croreFor more information to visit here:- PITCHHIGH
Mumbai: With time running out and India's various plans to travel to South Africa, BCCI now has no choice but to sit at a table with Cricket South Africa (CSA) and reschedule the series.BCCI is still trying to see if the three test matches can be reduced to two, giving the Indian team more time before flying. Any calls to this effect will likely be answered within the next 48 hours.The Indian cricketer remains unconvinced by the tour yet to play three Tests, three One-Day Internationals, and four T20Is. Arriving in Mumbai to play the second Test against New Zealand and knowing that the vital bubble is immediately expected to enter, players have many questions and no answers.Team members recently raised a series of questions as news began arriving over the past two weeks of a very rapid switch to a news release in countries such as South Africa and Botswana. However, both the BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) said that while the chain could unfold within a very strict biosecurity bubble, minimal air travel would be required within South Africa to ensure the chain occurs, thus minimizing any outside influence. . Risk contact Ajay.The first two Tests are slated to take place in Johannesburg and Centurion at a distance from each other, while the third Test and white-ball matches are scheduled to take place in Cape Town and Paarl, again a short drive away.The Indian leadership was determined to bring the players back and answer the questions posed. TOI understands that BCCI has accepted the idea of answering these questions in the form of questions and answers, which has not yet happened.“Until the players get a response from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, there will be confusion because no one knows anything. But if you look at the statement from a ministerial department in the South African government, it emphasizes the security operation. Thanks to BCCI that the two countries share a deep bond. It's his way of saying, "Come on and we'll take care of it. The ball is in the court of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry now.”For the record, the South Australian Department of International Relations wrote to the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry this week.Those in the know say the BCCI is confident in the tour and the fact that it can be done within a strict biological bubble, especially with the guarantees the South African government and the CSA have made in favor of the setup. However, the Indian Board of Directors has yet to consider the possible renegotiation and rescheduling as it is short on time.Despite the CSA's guarantee, BCCI will also have to make efforts to explain security protocols to players and this can only happen through conversations.“There is no sign of talks yet. Officials are busy preparing for the general assembly meeting in Kolkata on December 4. There is also a meeting of the IPL board of directors. Where is the time? Now they should be in an active mode now. It has been,” the sources said.From Wednesday, the Indian team will be busy with the second Test in Mumbai and again it takes time to sit at the table with the players and talk about it. In such a case, BCCI has no choice but to reschedule the series.In the meantime, it must be said that this tour from South Africa to India will be very important for the CSA and its finances, especially since the pandemic will have a significant impact on the gambling economy in their country. "If the tour doesn't take off, the CSA is going to take a big hit in the knee," say those who follow those events.visit here to check the latest today sports news - PITCHHIGH
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Cricket South Africa to consider delaying the start of the much-anticipated tour by a week as it seeks more time to discuss the threat of the latest version of COVID, Omicron, which has been discovered to have gone. Area. India has to face South Africa in 3 Tests, with an equal amount of ODI and 4 T20I between 17th December and 26th January.After completing the second Test against New Zealand, she was scheduled to leave India for South Africa on December 8 or 9. Today, however, India realizes that he is likely to leave the team only on December 15 or 16. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry will discuss the South Africa tour of India at its annual general meeting in Kolkata on Saturday and a call is expected on Sunday.BCCI and the players are leaning towards the South Africa tour, as long as the Covid situation does not deteriorate. BCCI wants to wait and see how the Omicron threat ends in the coming days. The Board is in constant contact with the Government of India and the CSA regarding the future of the South Africa Tour.Both BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) are eager to press ahead with the tour despite growing concerns about the new version of COVID. In particular, the board did not mention to Team India A that they are currently playing 3 unofficial 4-day Test matches against the hosts in Bloemfontein.In light of concerns arising from Omicron's release, India has postponed its plans to resume international commercial passenger flights from December 15, as previously decided. The government has also implemented strict COVID-19 guidelines for international travelers at airports and updated its list of "at-risk" countries.BCCI CONCERNED ABOUT DEVELOPING SITUATION, QUARANTINE ON RETURNBCCI is also concerned about what will happen if players are required to undergo a strict quarantine upon their return from Rainbow Nation in January, given the tight domestic schedule after the South Africa tour.In particular, the 3-match ODI series between the Netherlands and South Africa was postponed last month due to the threat from Omicron.However, the South African government said it is looking forward to hosting Indian cricketers in the series and is ensuring the players' safety amid the Omicron threat."South Africa will take all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of the Indian teams. A comprehensive biological environment will be created around the South African and India 'A' teams, as well as the national teams," the ministry said. International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the country's foreign ministry, said in a statement on Tuesday.For more latest news to visit now - PITCHHIGH
India needed less than an hour of play on Monday morning to beat New Zealand's last 5 wickets and finish Test 2. Jayant Yadav took 4 wickets and R Ashwin took the final as India beat New Zealand by 372 throws, their biggest run-in win in a game Experimental cricket.New Zealand, who were out by 62 points, scored 167 points in the second half as they lost their last 5 wickets for just 27 throws on the morning of the fourth day. He himself is in a difficult field in Mumbai, where the spinners ruled.Although Ijaz Patel scored 14 wickets, New Zealand recognized the series as the hitters failed to take action against a high-quality Indian attack. Ijaz became the third bowler in Test cricket history after Jim Lacker and Anil Kumble to take all 10 wickets in one round, but became the first elite bowler to lose.India continues its unbeaten streak at homeIt was the 14th consecutive victory of the Indian Test series at home, a streak that runs to the record. In addition, India has won each of the 11 Test series contested for it under Virat Kohli at home.India once again demonstrated its strength on the bench by clinching a winning streak over the World Test champions despite losing some of its regulars, including Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Jaspreet Pomrah and Muhammad Al Shami.India have not lost a streak at home to New Zealand in 14 matches over the years. This is India's fourth consecutive win in a Test series over the Black Cabs at home, with India's last win in a Test match in 1988.Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli started their partnership well, as India beat the World Test champions in a superb manner. In particular, Dravid began his stint as head coach, overseeing India's 3-0 sweep of New Zealand in the T20I series last month.Mission accomplished in 45 minutesNew Zealand started Monday's match with a score of 140 out of 5. Rashin Ravindra and Henry Nichols started a solid match until Jayant Yadav took the lead earlier in the day.Gayan then went on a mini tour where he had Kyle Jamison (0) and Tim Southey (0) in the same spot before returning to get Will Somerville.R Ashwin capped matters by taking a wicket from Nichols, who was the only player on the New Zealand team to hit 100 balls or more in the Mumbai Test.Ashwin was 66th in the India and New Zealand Test when he passed Richard Hadley's tally for most terrain in that competition. Ashwin also became the second Indian spinner after Anil Kumble to take home 300 wickets.Mayank raise your hand because big guns fail There was a lot of pressure on Mayank Agarwal as he was expected to be eliminated to replace Virat Kohli at XI as the captain missed the Kanpur test. However, Ajinkia Rahani's injury caused Mayank to hold onto his spot.He provided nearly half of India's first entry into the Mumbai field, which provided a lot of support to the spinners. This was his first century of testing in two years when the opener happily hit him out of the air after crossing the 3-digit mark on the second day of the second test.Mayank has dominated the New Zealand races, with the ability to leave the track and hit the big boys with ease. He joins the elite list of Indian hitters who scored over fifty starting points in a Test at Wankidi Stadium in Mumbai. He has imitated players like Chetan Chauhan (52, 84 in 1978), Sunil Gavaskar (205, 73 in 1978) and Chris Srikanth (71 in 1987, 65) after over fifty goals in the prestigious place.India will now face South Africa in the third round of the series. The much-anticipated tour has been postponed and will now begin on December 26.for more latest update to visit now - PITCHHIGH
As a result, Arsenal finished 7th with 23 points in 15 games and 4 points behind the top four. Meanwhile, Everton, who announced on Sunday that the director of football Marcel Brands has abandoned his place, scored 12 points with 18 points.Everton eased some of the pressure on manager Rafa Benitez when he scored a 2-1 home victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday, and Demari Gray scored a surprise goal in the injured time after setting the equalizer. Brazilian striker Richardson, who scored two important offside goals after controlling VAR, had to cancel the first half of visitor Martin Ødegaard after hitting the crossbar in the 79th minute.As a result, Arsenal finished 7th with 23 points in 15 games and 4 points behind the top four. Meanwhile, Everton, who announced on Sunday that the director of football Marcel Brands has abandoned his place, scored 12 points with 18 points.Everton captain Séamus Coleman sang Gray's stunning performance, praised by local fans who fell behind in adversity. "We know everything that's happening behind the scenes. Fans are always there to support us," Coleman told Sky Sports. "They followed us from 1 to 90 minutes and made us line up."He (gray) talks to him every day. Sometimes these players don't understand how good they are. There are many possibilities for him. He's like the best player every day. You have to work hard. "They did it this week. .. ""Everton dominated the first half and Richardson scored a free kick 44 minutes from Andros Townsend, creating several opportunities before he could only win his efforts. Later, when Norwegian Odegor scored at the end of the first half of Arsenal's first decisive move and met the end of Kieran Tierney's cross from the left, he brilliantly led the ball over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford bottom.Richardson thought he had caught up with the tie when he threw the ball from close range to the near post in the 57th minute, but VAR stopped Everton again and couldn't believe the Brazilian nod. However, it was Richardson's third lucky defeat of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with a rebound ball twist header. Gray's long range shooting left the forest, creating an insane climax.With some of the loot, Gray cut two players, defeated Ramsdale with a 25-meter lightning bolt, and gave Everton his first league victory in nine games.For more latest news to visit here - PITCHHIGH
Cummins couldn't have asked for a better start to his stint as Australian Test Leader, taking the pacemaker 5 wickets in the early rounds of Ash's first Test against England at Gabba. Cummins advanced 5/38 as England packed for 147 within two sessions of the series-opening.It was a baptism of fire for Pat Cummins, who took over as Australia Test captain from Tim Payne ahead of the much-anticipated Ashes series at home. However, Cummins showed no signs of having nerves while working to be Australia's bomber.Cummins threw 13.1 overs and took 5 wickets, including Ben Stokes and Haseeb Hamid. In fact, Cummins' first scalp as Australia's Test captain was Stokes, who hit one by one, jumping a bit higher and hitting the south ball.With 5 wickets taken, Pat Cummins became the second Australian captain after George Geffen in 1984 to take 5 wickets in the first Test as captain. Cummins also became the first captain since Bob Willis to take 5 wickets in the Ashes Test in 1982.Meanwhile, Cummins joins the list of elite captains who took 5 wickets on their first day at the summit. Notably, it was also Cummins' first 5-round in a Test against England.5-19 Charles Aubrey Smith - England v South Africa in Port Elizabeth, 18895-35 George Allen's England v India at Lord's Stadium 19367-52 Imran Khan - Pakistan vs England at Birmingham 19825-38 Pat Cummins - Australia vs England in Brisbane 2021Pat Cummins became the first Australian captain to take 5 wickets in the Ashes in 1962 and the first captain since Michael Clarke to take 5 wickets in a single round in 2012.Cummins gets a standing ovation from the Gabba crowdCummins knocked his team off the field by holding a Kookaburra ball overhead, enjoying a standing ovation from the Gabba crowd.His speed pitcher Josh Hazlewood ran from the depths to take a great low shot to boost his tally with the last wicket of Chris Woks (21) all the way to desperate action.Hazlewood did the same for Cameron Green, handing the first test wicket to the multi-tiered bowler, who was started at a brisk pace by Ole Pop (35).England got off to a disastrous start after Joe Root won the toss and chose to strike on grass, and Rory Burns became the first player in 85 years to be fired with the first Ashes Series ball around his feet. Mitchell Stark was released. Hazlewood's delivery of a drastic duck was by rising wicketkeeper Alex Carey as England fell to 59 for four at lunch.More latest sports news to visit here - PITCHHIGH
It was just a line at the end of the press release announcing the Test Team for the Tour of South Africa. On Wednesday, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry dismissed Virat Kohli from the leadership of the Indian ODI team and handed the full load of the white ball to Rohit Sharma. The test unlocks tool will now drive both sides of the T20I and ODI.A senior official in the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that this decision had been in the works for some time, but the final decision was made by the selectors. BCCI wanted complete clarity between the red ball and the white cricket ball. The BCCI wanted a complete separation (of command) between the longer and shorter format to avoid confusion. In the end, the decision was left to the selector. They have decided to appoint Rohit as the new captain of ODI,” a BCCI source told the Indian Express.In contrast to the change of leadership of the T20I, where Kohli made the announcement citing his workload, the change of leadership of ODI is seen as a BCCI decision. Three months ago, after resigning as T20I captain, Kohli expressed his desire to lead India in Tests and ODIs in the future. “Understanding the workload is very important, considering the huge workload I have been in playing all three formats over the past 8-9 years and captaining regularly for the last 5-6 years, I feel I have to be a part of the Indian team. You need to be in a position to fully prepare to drive. ODI Cricket and Test Team,” he wrote on Instagram on September 16.However, after India's expected exit from the T20 World Cup, it became clear that BCCI was not on the same page as Kohli. They will make it official at the first opportunity they are given. Announcement of the Test Team in which Kohli was the Captain and Sharma the Vice Captain: “The All India Supreme Selection Committee has also decided to appoint Mr. Rohit Sharma as the captain of the ODI and T20I teams.”Indian Express has also learned that Kohli was not informed of the decision in advance. Again, this was a departure from the past. While stepping down as T20I captain, Kohli recalled his talks with former India coach Ravi Shastri, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, and Board Secretary Jay Shah before making the decision. It was also his choice to leave leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League.The first indications of Kohli's volatile stance on the bench came when BCCI hired MS Dhoni as the team's mentor at the October-November T20 World Cup. Kohli's inability to win the ICC events was a concern of the Indian Board of Directors. Insiders say it was India's performance in the T20 World Cup that decided Kohli's future. However, in a move that surprised even BCCI officials, Kohli announced his decision to quit driving T20I even before the tournament started. His desire to continue as a test and ODI captain worried the stewards. With India hosting the 2023 World Cup for 50 years, Kohli did not want to let go of the ODI captain. In a way, it was Kohli who was abusing the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Remove me from the ODI Team Leader position, if you wish. BCCI did the same on Wednesday.Going back in timeThe captain's decisions in Indian cricket are never left to the players. Kapil Dev was fired a year after his 1983 World Cup win. Sunil Gavaskar resigned after winning the 1985 World Cricket Championship. Sourav Ganguly was revoked under bitter circumstances. Even Dhoni, who had three world titles in his bag, was hit in the shoulder by the selection committee at the time when it felt the need to change the white ball captain. Kohli probably couldn't read the room.In another interesting development, the selectors have promoted Sharma to auditioning for Vice Captain instead of Ajinkya Rahane, despite the latter being selected for the three-game series in South Africa. Sharma's growing standing on the team could give way to reading between the lines, which has begun to phase out Kohli's style.Kohli has been one of the most successful white ball captains in India. In the 95 ODI, he won 65, giving him a win percentage of over 70. In the 45 T20I, he led India to win 27 times. Sharma has always been Kohli's assistant in limited cricket, captaining the team in 10 ODI and 19 T20I before being given the full-time job during the last three-match streak against New Zealand. I started with a clean sweep. Five IPL titles led by the Mumbai Indians made him the successor to Kohli.Read more latest news to visit now - PITCHHIGH
Regardless of India's performance at the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli remained the captain of the White Ball unless he abandoned the leadership of the T20I team. When Kori resigned as captain in a short form, the selector decided to separate the red ball and lead the white ball completely to avoid confusion."We (BCCI) asked Virat not to resign as the T20I captain. We had no plans to change the captain, but he resigned as the T20I captain and the selector should not split his limited leadership. They chose a completely different captain, "ganguly told Indian Express.It is believed that the failure to win the ICC event could put pressure on Kori's limited surplus captains and affect the outcome of the T20 World Cup. However, it is understood that the limiter maintained Kori as a leader of all its forms.ganguly talked about the team's excellent performance in all formats led by Kori, but his failure to win the ICC event was the only missing part. In fact, to help Kori, BCCI has hired MS Dhoni as the mentor for the T20 World Cup team. This decision was "fully accepted" by a former Indian White Ball captain.India was removed from the T20 World Cup on the group stage, but this does not jeopardize Kori's position.However, the latter refused to continue as the captain of the T20I, so the limiter had to nominate Rohit Sharma for all-overs of Limited Cricket. "The bottom line is that you can't have two white ball captains," said a former Indian captain.Indian cricket is not accustomed to having different captains of different shapes, which are common in England and Australia. When asked if the split captain and the two powerhouses in the team could cause problems in the future, ganguly replied no. India had previously split the captain for two years, with Kori leading the test team and Doni leading the limited cricket.The BCCI chief told Kori about the changing leadership of ODI. "I spoke to him. The coach spoke to him," said the chairman.Three months ago, after resigning as T20I captain, Kholi expressed his desire to lead India in future testing and ODI."It's very important to understand the workload. Given the huge workload I've played in all three formats for the last 8-9 years and have been a regular captain for the last 5-6 years, I think I feel I have to be part of the Indian team .. You need to be fully ready to drive. ODI Cricket and Test Team ", he wrote on Instagram on September 16th. The captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore has also left the IPL.Kholi is one of Whiteball's most successful captains. With 95 ODI he won 65. With 45T20I, he beat India 27 times. But his drop in level could be one of the reasons he doesn't want to continue to focus more on attacking him as the captain of the T20I. Over the last two years, he has scored 560 points in 12 ODIs in less than a century. The average for this period was 46.66, well below his career average of 59.07. In 20 T20Is over the same period, he scored 594 points at 49.50, but in 13 tests over the last two years, he scored 599 points on average 26.04.Rohit has long been Kori's assistant at Limited Cricket and has led the team with 10ODI and 19T20I in three consecutive victories against New Zealand recently. I started with a clean sweep. It made him the top 5 IPL title of Mumbai Indians following Kori.To know more latest news to visit now - PITCHHIGH
The board of directors of the Bangladesh Premier League, Bangabandhu, has completed six franchises for the eighth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, BBA sources confirmed to Cricbuzz on Sunday (December 12).The Swiss Central Bank (BCB) had previously said it had received eight expressions of interest. Three new business houses are expected to participate in the tournament along with three previous branches. The new business houses are known to be Roopa & Marn Group (Dhaka Division), Progotty Group (Sylhet Division), and Mindtree (Khulna Division).The Fortune Group and Akhtar Group, which owned the Barisal and Chattogram division respectively in the previous version, acquired the rights to these two franchises. Meanwhile, two-time champion Comilla Victorians, owned by Lotus Group, will return to the BPL this season. He did not participate in the previous edition of the tournament.Incidentally, BCB has decided to offer the franchise a one-year contract only, as they are expected to sign a long-term contract after this season. As a result, big-name companies such as Dhaka Dynamites (Beximco), Rangpur Riders (Basundhara), and Khulna Titans (Gemcon Group) have decided not to participate in this season's tournament.Meanwhile, KM Rifatuzzaman, Managing Director of Chattogram Challengers, told reporters that three foreign players will be allowed to participate in Game XI, while four players were allowed in previous years. “Yes, you could say the board of directors confirmed our participation in the BPL. We came here to speak with BCB and they told us we would be representing our competitors from Chattogram.“In the previous version, four foreign players were scheduled to play, while in this version three players from each franchise will participate. The draft preparation is not finished yet and we will be more organized once it is done. You know that the draft for PSL players is happening today, and once it is completed We can get a clear picture of the availability of foreign players in the competition and let you know who we will confirm.”The BPL is expected to take place from January 20 to February 20. However, as it stands, he is struggling with the PSL, which is set to begin on January 27. Sheikh Sohail, a member of the BPL board of directors, said they are not worried about the championship collapsing. with pslHe said he was concerned about the constantly evolving situation of COVID-19. "We are not worried about the PSL and we are keen to host the draft players this month, but the only thing that worries us is the placement of the crown."To know more latest news to visit now - PITCHHIGH
Virat Kohli would choose the One Day International (ODI) series in South Africa, but Rohit Sharma is expected to recover from the injury in time for all three ODIs. India's Cricket Oversight Board (BCCI) announced on Monday that Rohit Sharma will be disqualified from a three-game test series in South Africa due to a left hamstring injury during a training session in Mumbai. Sources have informed NDTV that Rohit has recovered in time and needs to return to lead the team. This will be his first mission as a full-time ODI captain.According to sources, it will take about a month after Rohit Sharma injured his hamstring. The three-game ODI series will begin on January 19th at Borland Park in Pearl. The second ODI match will take place on January 21st at the same venue, and the third and final match of the series will take place on January 23rd in Newlands, Cape Town.On Monday, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce announced that Rohit Sharma had dropped out of a test series with rookie Priyank Panchar, who took part in the Indian A Tour earlier this month.In a tweet from BCCI, "Priyank Panchar joined the Indian Test team in place of the injured Rohit Sharma. Rohit injured his left hamstring during training in Mumbai yesterday. He was with South Africa. He will participate in the next three games. The test series will be disqualified.Rohit was appointed Captain of India and was promoted to Deputy Captain in the test on 8 December.India needs to play 3 tests and many ODIs in South Africa. The tour will start with the first test on December 26th.Rohit rested in a two-game test series against New Zealand, where India won 1-0.For the latest news, updates to visit now - PITCHHIGH
Mumbai: India's Cricket Oversight Board (BCCI) is considering all possible ways for Virat Kohli to play three international matches (ODI) a day after a test series in South Africa next January.It can be argued that Kori actually told the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce (BCCI) that he wanted to take a break during the ODI, but this happened before he took over as the captain of the ODI team, and the dispatch was for him. It's a big job. A clear message that "everything is going well within the Indian team"."Sometimes it's not just doing the right thing, it's also being considered doing the right thing," says people following these events.It's all up to Kori to prepare the team to talk to the media on Wednesday the night before leaving for South Africa. It is known that the former Whiteball captain "wanted the rest for personal reasons unrelated to the rumors that he was angry with the change of captain."For the record, Kori repeatedly warmly talked about Sharma as a teammate, and Sharma responded to that feeling again while talking on the official BCCI website on Monday. "For the five years he (KHolI) was leading the team, he always drove head-on. He had the unmistakable courage and determination to win every game. I'm his captain. I played a lot underneath and enjoyed every moment, and I still do. "BCCI certainly wants that friendship to be reflected in the field. This will not only bring a lot of positiveness to the setup of the new Team India but will also ease all unnecessary controversies.When a senior BCCI executive asks if Kori agrees to change his plans and lag behind ODI, he will see what can be done here from a team perspective.All cricket players can take a break from a busy schedule throughout the year, but BCCI also believes that Kori, who takes a break during this time, may not be able to "send the right message."President Sourav Ganguly of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce said in an official statement on Sunday that he "discussed personally with Kori" and "the elected chairman of the board did not ask him to resign as captain of the T20. ". , He said he had not resigned from Kori yet. But I didn't share my opinion. Request a break from ODIKohli’s views on the matter haven’t been heard yet except the social media post that he came out with on September 16, announcing that he was stepping down as T20 captain but will continue leading the team in Tests and the ODIs."The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce has always said that the split captain of cricket does not allow baseball, and it is clear from Gangley's statement that Kori is informed. He himself said this, People who follow development say.For More Latest News, Updates to Visit Now:- PITCHHIGH
New Delhi: Sourav Ganguly decided on Thursday not to add fuel to the fire after Virat Kohli refuted a claim by the head of the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry that he had asked him to remain as the pilot of the T20. "No statement, no press conference. We will take care of this matter and leave it to (Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)," Ganguly said.Meanwhile, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said he feels Kohli should have made his statement asking him to resign from the T20 captain in a different way and said he was "available" to drive in ODIs and tests. It will stay 'if the selectors want them.Kohli & Co land in SA for three-match Test seriesIndia's cricket team, led by captain Virat Kohli, arrived here on Thursday for the three-match Test series against South Africa starting on December 26 in Centurion. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted photos of team members, including test specialists Chishwar Pojhara, Chardol Thakur, and Shreyas Iyer on their official Twitter account, "Touchdown South Africa". The test team led by Kohli had left Mumbai for a tour that also included three ODIs in January.Due to the threat posed by the new Covid-19 alternative Omicron, T20 matches from the Tour have been postponed for the time being.No statements or presser; BCCI will deal with it: Ganguly declines to comment on Kohli's bombshell PCCalcutta: A day after India's test leader Virat Kohli publicly denied it, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief Saurav Ganguly declined to comment on the matter, saying the board would take care of the matter.Kohli, during his pre-departure press conference ahead of the South Africa tour, said he was never asked to remain as captain of the T20 when he announced his intention to resign.This was in contrast to Ganguly's statement a few days ago in which Kohli was asked not to resign."No statement, no press conference. We will take care of this matter and leave it to (Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)," Ganguly told local media on Thursday.There was talk that the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry asked Chairman Mukhtar Chetan Sharma to address the media after Kohli's explosive press conference, but the board ultimately declined to comment on that.Kohli's comments on Wednesday highlighted the underlying tension in his relationship with the directors.Kohli had explicitly referenced Ganguly's statement saying, "Whatever was said about the connection, what happened with the decision, it was wrong."He said: 'When I left the T20 captain, I first called the International Chamber of Commerce and informed them of my decision and made my point clear to them.He said, "I gave my reason for wanting to resign from T20 leadership and my approach was very well received. There were no offenses, no hesitation, and not once did I say 'You shouldn't resign the T20 captain.'" "Earlier, Ganguly said in an interview with PTI that he spoke to Kohli and told him that having two captains in key ball coordination is not something the selectors want because "there will be a lot of leadership".previews post - Virat Kohli change his plans and play ODIs in South Africa
Chandigarh: Athletes gave India reason to rejoice with the best medals ever at the Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Tokyo under the COVID-19 cloud.Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar's blessing on prodigy Ravi Dahia's rise to a silver medalist in Tokyo, Bajrang Puneya, who won bronze with a heavy knee, reports on TOI's 2021 share of pain and gains.One thing was clear from the statements of Tokyo Olympic medalists Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Bunya. The two were unwilling to accept rare silver medals and bronze medals of equal value, respectively.If someone scrolls through the Bajrang timeline on his social media account, the Asian and Commonwealth Games champion can be seen sleeping with him alongside the bronze medalist in Tokyo, with the caption: " The dream has yet to change reality. "Dahiyeh also cropped a static image on the podium, realizing that the job was not done yet. Settling in second place, he said, "I didn't come to Tokyo to win silver. That wouldn't give me satisfaction. I couldn't get what I wanted."However, Ravi's silver and Bajrang's bronze ensured that India was not left empty in wrestling, as in the end there was a sense of dissatisfaction after the wrestlers failed to achieve great performances.Suburb, a resident of Nahari village in Haryana's Sonipat district, was definitely one of the black horses of the Indian squad in Tokyo. It was his courage and valor that made him an overnight sensation despite losing the 57kg final to defending champion Zavor Ojeev, a fighter who has dominated the weight class for nearly four years.Most interesting is the way 23-year-old Ravi entered the Olympic final. The Chhatrasal Stadium result of 2-9 in the second half saw a dramatic comeback when Kazakhstan's double world medalist Norrislam Sanayev lost in the semi-finals.Currently, Ravi has the silver medal. However, he has his eyes set on gold at Paris 2024 Like Ravi, Bajrang has set high standards for himself. Not many will realize the fact that the three-time World Championship medalist was disabled from a knee injury even before her appearance at the Games.Bajrang had sprained his right knee during a preliminary tournament in Russia and had been out of the field for 25 days before the Olympics. However, Bajrang was careful not to return empty-handed as he challenged a heavy tie on his knee to defeat Kazakh Daulat Niyazbekov 8-0 in the 65kg bronze medal match.As the search for a foreign coach continues, the Chhaggar-born fighter eagerly awaits the 2022 package, as he seeks to defend his titles at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and eventually the gold medal in Paris.Aside from the duo, Deepak Bunya and Finch Phogat raised hopes of some medals, but young defenders Sonam Malik and Anshu Malik were not up to the task in the Japanese capital.Furthermore, the alleged involvement of two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar in the death of fighter Sagar Rana at Chhatrasal Stadium shook the entire nation. Sushil is now behind bars.Furthermore, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Brij Bhushan Charan Singh painted the game in the wrong image by raising his hand for an older wrestler during the under-15 tournament in Ranchi.For cricket news to click here - Virat vs BCCI: We'll deal with it, says Ganguly
Former Australia captain Ricky Bunting questioned Joe Root's comments about English bowlers during the Ashes and said that as the captain of the traveling team, it was his responsibility to make changes if necessary.Former Australia captain Ricky Bunting questioned Joe Root's comments about english bowlers during the Ashes and said that as the captain of the traveling team, it was his responsibility to make changes if necessary.After a crushing nine-wicket defeat in Brisbane's opener, England fell to the second Test by 275 runs in Adelaide on Monday to track the five-game streak 2-0.After the pink ball test, Root said his players needed to play more and "be braver."Australia's massive 275-round win gave Australia a 2-0 lead in the #Ashes series as the team headed to Melbourne."When I heard this, I almost fell out of my seat," Bunting told Cricket Australia. "So it's their job to take their place? So why are you the captain?" he said.“If you can't influence bowlers at the length required to throw them, what do you do on the court?"Joe Root can go back and say whatever he wants, but if you're the captain, you have to be able to understand that bowlers aren't bowling where you want them to. That's what the captain is all about."Ponting also noted that the English bowling attack was the best when Root left the field with a thigh injury and the captain was handed over to Ben Stokes."The interesting thing for me is that when he gave the whole game, Joe Root wasn't on the field," Ponting said."From day four, when they met on the field before the match started, Stokes took charge of the team, and that was the only time in the game that he took the ball."The third Ash Test will take place from December 26-30 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.For the previous Article - Virat vs BCCI: We'll deal with it, says Ganguly
Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India lose 3-5 to Japan in semis, to play Pakistan in bronze medal clashDhaka: India, a defending champion and Olympic bronze medalist lost 3-5 to Japan in the second semi-final of the AFC Champions Cup men's hockey tournament on Tuesday.Japan was very different on Tuesday as they played Manpreet Singh's winger from the start.The Indians were nowhere near their final performance in the match against Japan, as their defense collapsed under relentless pressure from the lower-ranked opponent from the start of the match.This was in stark contrast to India's performance in their last game against Japan, where the Olympic medalists never recovered from their first goals.Japan led 2-0 in the first two minutes and it looks like the Indians took a hit and played hockey after that.Japan scored through Shota Yamada (first-minute penalty), Riki Fujishima (2), Yoshiki Kirishita (29), Kosei Kwabe (35), and Ryoma Oka (41).Hardik Singh (17, 58) and deputy captain Harmanpreet Singh (43) scored for India.India and Japan met 18 times, the host country won 16 matches, while Japan won once and ended in a draw.Japan will now face South Korea at the summit, while India will again face Pakistan in the bronze medal match on Wednesday.The tournament ended in a hostile climax for India after they topped the Round Robin stages with an undefeated record.In the second semifinal of the day, South Korea beat Pakistan 6-5 in a thrilling clash.The Indians were supposed to enter the game with confidence after their last quarterfinal game, but the scene was quite different on Tuesday.It was the Japanese who attacked from the beginning and took full control of the first quarter.Japan's dominance can be measured by the fact that it scored six penalties in the first six minutes, two of which were goals. He was awarded a penalty for the first time in the first minute, which resulted in a penalty and Yamada did not miss a penalty.The Asian Games gold medalists continued to pressure the Indian defense, scoring five more corner kicks in a minute and a half, one of which resulted in another goal from Raiki Fujishima.Japan completely dominated the first 15 minutes as they launched attack after attack at the Indian goal to surprise the Olympic bronze medalists.It was a completely disappointing performance from India as they failed to score a single goal in the first 15 minutes.Prepared by captain Manpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh, losing by two goals, the Indians came out more objectively in the second quarter and reduced the gap in the 17th minute with a field goal from Hardik.India kept pushing and got their first penalty in the 19th minute, but Japanese goalkeeper Neelam Sanjeev Ziss saved.But Japan did not hold back and relied on their swift counterattacks, which trapped the Indian defense several times during the match.From one of these counterattacks, Japan got another penalty that was missed by India's teacher Krishna Bahadur Pathak and this time Kirishita got up and opened his breath to advance 3-1.After swapping ends, Japan again surprised India when Kwabe fired an impromptu shot at the open goal and the Indian defense stopped believing they were taking a penalty. But the referee seized the opportunity.Oka scored from close range in the 41st minute off some great left flank action by Kenta Tanaka.Two minutes later, Harmanpreet converted India's second penalty.After trailing 2-5, India was chasing goals and soon received two more penalties, but both missed.With just over a minute to go, India secured their fifth penalty, and this time Hardik scored his second goal of the day from another.The captain of India, Manpreet Singh, was very upset with the result.He said: "It is not the result we wanted. We were a bit lazy at the beginning, we lost two opening goals. The biggest lesson for us is that we cannot underestimate any team, we have to prepare for tomorrow's game. We need to stay."Also read - Why are you, captain?' Ricky Ponting slams Joe Root comments
CSA said that the decision of the tour South Africa to be played without fans from a Covid-risk perspective.South African cricket said Monday that the India South Africa Series, starting with Test Boxing Day at Centurion on December 26, will be played without spectators due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.South Africa last week reported a record number of daily Covid-19 cases in the fourth wave, which is believed to be the main cause of the Omicron variant.South Africa to be played without fans“Unfortunately, CSA would like to inform the most ardent cricket fans, as well as all sports fans, that due to the increase in COVID cases worldwide and the fourth wave locally, both cricket authorities have decided to announce the launch of A Making a joint decision for the sake of safety and the tour not to offer tickets to India against Proteas Prasad.He added, "This decision was taken to avoid any violations that could jeopardize the Tour from a COVID risk standpoint and also maintain a risk-free environment."The CSA is investigating several alternative public offerings. The series takes place amid a growing threat of COVID-19 cases after the Omicron case surfaced last month. The country has seen a sudden increase in the number of cases in recent weeks. The tour was already in great doubt due to the prevailing situation but the boards of directors of both countries agreed to move forward.On Sunday, the CSA postponed the remaining rounds of the four-day franchise series, the country's main national competition, as a precaution due to COVID-19 concerns.Visitors who arrived here on December 16 are staying at the Irene Lodge, a resort entirely dedicated to them by the CSA to ensure a strict biological bubble is maintained throughout the chain.The third round will be held in Cape Town starting January 11th. This series is part of the new ICC World Trials Championship."...are able to enjoy an environment, while still adhering to high-security measures and fulfilling their duty of care," the council said.The decision was made after much deliberation, Foletsi Moscicki“We are aware of the interest expressed by fans and other stakeholders in being able to return to the stadium and would like to assure all cricket fans that this decision was not made lightly, but in the best interests of the sport for the health and safety of all customers,” said Muteki., acting CEO of CSA, said.Also Read - IPL 2022 Retention: Quick Recap
For a country with long memories of watching its fighters revolt at high speeds while playing outside, a photo of Alan Donald Scorcher defending Sachin Tendulkar in a Boxing Day Test in Kingsmead, Durban in 1996 after being battered. Two incisions on all fours through cap and tip still hurt.India was in awe of scoring 100 and 66 in the two rounds in three days. Venkatesh Prasad's brilliant 10-point tour was a footnote."Forget the rhino, save India," shouted a banner in Protea's hand at the booth.However, as Indian fans, we are good at finding the antidote to painful losses. In it, the two sections stand out as countermeasures to Donald's hegemony.Back to Kingsmead. Then, San Esteban Day Test. Second in the series 2010-2011. South Africa, chasing the 303 for victory, we're riding steady at 123-3 as Ashwell Prince and Jacques Kallis build a partnership. Enter S Sreesanth. The hobo and the wizard. He made a delivery that was mounted from the length and saw Kallis turning into a high jump to stop him. The ball came out of his gloves and headed towards Verinder Sehwag. The hosts collapsed and India tied the chain.2018 cut in Johannesburg, the third test between India and South Africa. The number of times members of the two teams traveled in the middle to check on the well-being of the batter was almost greater than in the stands.Michael Holding of the West Indies ranked the launch at number 2 out of 100 and one comment described it as "ridiculous." Holding demanded the referees cancel the match.India did not have any of these. Between Lord's 2014 and Wanderer's 2018, he only won Tests in Asia and the West Indies. They were thirsty for "blood". South Africa's Jaspreet Poumrah hit Dean Elgar (who scored 86 points in the second half) in the helmet. South was amazed. This version did the job of rocking the South African locker room. From 124/2, chasing 241, South Africa was eliminated for 177, with Mohamed Elshamy making a frenzy from 5 to 28 innings. The backbone of Team India, led by Kohli, has grown.In a way, the 2018 Johannesburg Test, which India won by 63 runs, was the benchmark for the way Kohli and Shastri played abroad. In that series, they were in good shape in Cape Town and Centurion to win, but faltered at crucial moments, as they did in England later in 2018.Instead of staying ahead and playing catchy cricket, he might have attacked too much and run dribbling.South Africa has always been a difficult place for Indians to visit. Speed and bounce like Australia. But unlike Australia, they don't attack all the time.They frustrate you with impunity, and after you score enough, they will kill.Many believe that the Indian team that is currently on tour in South Africa has the best chance of winning the Frontier Final. South Africa is a place where India has not won a series. They were close in 2010-11 when they drew 1-1 and were in the winning position in Cape Town in Test 3, but the unimaginable MS captain Dhoni let the hosts escape.No Indian leader has invested in speed and aggression quite as much as Kohli. From the Johannesburg test in 2018, the following individuals lost their names in South Africa: Hashem Amla, AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Vernon Philander, and Morne Morkel.India still has the core of the team that competed in 2018 and has an arsenal of bowling not only to offside, but also to frustrate and do well to catch up, despite the poor mid-level performance.When the ball stops swinging, Indian bowlers have the mentality of throwing the stem to the stump with two middle wickets, a square leg, only two slips, a circular field in the offside zone, waiting for the hack, and then forward. throat.Regardless of Omicron, South Africa was hit by racial scandals and an exodus of good cricketers who accepted Kolpak's deals in search of a better life in the UK or New Zealand.Cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Zuhair Khan, Dinesh Karthik, But South African captain Elgar fired the first warning shot. "I'd rather be in my locker room than in India knowing they have to face the bowlers." and Harbhajan Singh feels this is India's best chance to win in South Africa.Also Read - Indias series in South Africa to be played without fans, say CSA
ODIs India Squad vs SATeam India will square off against South Africa in a three-match ODI series following the Test matches. Rohit Sharma is likely to be fit for the series and is expected to kick off his full-time ODI captaincy stint in SA. Before the team announcement, here's a look at India's likely 15-member squad for the South Africa ODIsThe South African tour of India got off to a positive start for the visiting team, as they finished the first day with a score of 272/3. Aside from the Kuala Lumpur Rahul century, Ajinkya Rahane's return to form was one of the most significant highlights of the first day of Centurion's trial. Team India has to do a total of 3 Tests and most ODIs in the round.As the testing series continues, members of the ODI team will be arriving in Rainbow Country next week. The three ODI matches in the series will take place on January 19, 21, and 23. As BCCI prepares to announce the series' ODI team, here's a look at the potential 15-player Team India lineup:OpenersRohit Sharma is likely to open the operation in South Africa alongside his longtime colleague, Shekhar Dhawan. Dhawan has now lost his place in the T20I but did well in the ODI format in 2021. He also led India's team in six white-ball matches against Sri Lanka and is set to tour South Africa.Ruturaj Gaikwad is ready to be rewarded for his bravery in the 2021 FIFA World Cup and Vijay Hazari Cup. The right-hander won the Orange Cup in IPL 2021 with 635 points. He scored 603 runs in just 5 matches in the Vijay Hazar Cup. His novel included 4 centuries.Middle-orderFormer captain Virat Kohli has confirmed his readiness for the ODI series at Presser and will be put on top of Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer and is expected to hit both players. The Chosen Ones announced a squad of 15 men. KL Rahul is now reaching middle-ranking in the ODIs and will continue to hold the second position.All-roundersLike Ruturaj, Venkatesh Iyer has also submitted his IPL form in national cricket and is set to make his way to the ODI team. The 27-year-old scored 379 points in 6 matches and took 9 wickets for Madhya Pradesh in the Vijay Hazari Cup. It covers two and a half centuries.If fit, Axar Patel is a strong contender to be included in the team, while Shardul Thakur is now also a regular member of Team India.BowlersJaspreet Bumrah will lead a speed attack that is likely to include Bhoveneshwar Kumar and Muhammad Shami. Harshal Patel and Deepak Shahar can be included in the list of reserve players. Chahar is already on the waiting list for the ongoing series of auditions.R Ashwin, who has not played in an ODI since 2017, is said to be returning. According to Cricbuzz, Ashwin will likely be rewarded in the form of his own T20I. Yosvendra Chahal must retain her place in the team.Team India's likely 15-member team for South Africa ODIs: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav/Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Venkatesh Iyer, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra ChahalALSO READ - Indias series in South Africa to be played without fans, say CSA
On Tuesday, sources from the Cricket Board said that the president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had been taken to a hospital in the city after he tested positive for COVID-19.Ganguly received double vaccinations and travels a lot, participates in all professional activities.He was hospitalized late Monday night as a precaution after the RT-PCR test of the 49-year-old came back positive.A source in the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry who monitors Ganguly's health told PTI, "He was transferred to Woodlands nursing home last night. He was given medication and his condition is stable today."Ganguly was hospitalized twice earlier this year and underwent emergency angioplasty after some heart problems.His older brother, Sanhashish Ganguly, also tested positive for the COVID virus earlier this year.Also, read - Team India's likely 15-member squad for South Africa ODIs
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is developing a T20 cricket league like the Indian Premier League (IPL). BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently spoke about the plans of the Indian Cricket Board to host the T20 tournament for cricketers in India in the future.Many of the Indian female players trade in the T20 women's leagues around the world and receive accolades for their outstanding performance. Eight Indian female players were part of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia this year, with India's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur winning the women's best player award in the series.Harmanpreet scored 399 points and took 15 wickets in the season to win the Player of the Tournament award. Smriti Mandana, Chavali Verma and Jemima Rodriguez also impressed the league with their bravery. As women's cricket continues to rise, Shah has reassured BCCI fans that the T20 league will soon start as a women's IPL.BCCI is already organizing the Women's T20 Challenge, which is a short tournament held during one season of the IPL. However, there are only two teams in the tournament and it still has to rise to the next level as more players and teams are introduced.“The women’s T20 challenge has generated a lot of interest from fans and it is an encouraging sign. We all want a league similar to the IWC, but it is not just about getting three or four teams together and announcing the women’s cricket league,” Shah said in an interview with Hindustan Times. Launch of the IPL Women's League.“Many factors come into play, such as a dedicated window, availability of international stars, bilateral commitments from member boards, to name a few. We are exploring all our options and hosting a similar league for our players. We are working towards the future.”Shah spoke about how Harmanpreet and Mandana have been very vocal about introducing a league like IPL to female cricketers in the country. He said such tournaments will help the Indian players to improve a lot as they will have the opportunity to walk side by side with some of the best cricketers in the world."Players like Smriti Mandana and Harmanpreet Kaur have expressed their views on helping India change the T20 league and the standard of play in India," he added.“Having a league like IPL will definitely benefit our cricketers as they will have the opportunity to play with global superstars. Apart from Smriti and Harmanpreet, other female cricketers of the Indian team have done well in leagues like The Hundred and WBBL. Deepti Sharma, Jemima Rodriguez, and Cavalli Verma, and Poonam Yadav are highly sought-after athletes and role models in India. Shah said his tenure would definitely help him gain confidence.Also Read - Sourav Ganguly admitted hospital after testing positive for COVID-19
Below is a list of the major sporting calendar, events calendar for 2022 (were you looking for the 2022 calendar?) Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many major sporting events have been cancelled or postponed, and changes are happening regularly. Also note that not all sporting events can be included here, although we have tried to include all major sporting events from major sports, especially high-profile international competitions.Major sports events for 2022, Sports Calendar 2022 include the World Masters Games, Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Rugby League World Cup, the World Games, FIFA World Cup, South American Games, Rugby World Cup (Women), Winter Paralympics, Summer Universiade, as well as the usual annual events. 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In the end, there was no raucous celebration, no wild punches, and no moving screams as the Indian team crushed Fort Centurion on just 12 balls in Thursday's second session. It looks like the world's number one test team is now accustomed to wearing the look of excellence away from home.Instead, it was gratifying to see winning sprinter Jaspreet Bumrah run into Virat Kohli's style and pat him on the back. Kohli responded, as she usually does, with a dismissive smile, her way of showing hard-to-get pride.SCORECARD | AS IT HAPPENEDProgress is measured by milestones, and Thursday's 113-race victory over South Africa in the first round is a huge step forward. India's first test win in this stronghold for the home team (South Africa has now the year began with a Raising Voices Revolution victory, another victory at Gabba in Brisbane, and a three-hole victory at Ft. India has the only other example of winning four events outside of Asia in a calendar year, as in 2018, after victories at Lord's, The Oval and now Centurion. "It's always a difficult place to play and we have to be precise," Kohli said.st, only three of the 27 Tests here, and have never lost to an Asian team before) is a sure sign that Virat Kohli-il's team are poor travelers. Keep traditional beliefsIt's a cycle that started off the shores of South Africa in 2018 and took the team's rapid battery development into a well-tuned lethal machine full circle. India has yearned for such amazing wealth for generations. They are clearly in a hurry now to make adjustments.Bhumrha, Mohamed El Shami (8/107 per match), and Mohamed Siraj are three unique examples of India's fast bowling art. Bumrah, Twisted, Apprentice, Whip, Biomechanics nightmare, can use folding and the ball will move at high speed. He can magically work as he did with India before the wicket lunch for Dean Elgar on the last day of a tough phase of the match, sending van der Dussen off the day before.Elgar (77 of 156 balls; 12 x 4) made a positive start and with South Africa advancing, there were moments of doubt. Was the second entry into India sufficient? Why did the court not act as it did on the fourth day? Enter the Bumrah and the infamous Centurion Rift. Bowling ball low and fast, and Elgar went too far and lost his sight. With this lbw, the South African resistance evaporated.Bhumrha was the first to successfully transfer his skills from short formats to the test arena and pave the way for the likes of Siraj. “We talked about it in the locker room. He didn’t throw Bumrah too much in the first rounds (he twisted his ankle), it allowed the SA to get 40 again. We had a lot of confidence in our bowlers to get the job done,” Kohli said. Indian Cricket Over the past 4-5 years, the bowling unit has played an important role. The way these people play together, our team is in difficult situations,” Kohli said.Then there is Shami, according to Kohli "among the top three bowlers in the world". It's impossible to judge Shami when she's at her climax. “For me, he is one of the top three fast shooters in the world right now,” Kohli said. "His strong wrists, his put-together, his ability to beat lengthwise consistently... He's totally world-class." Shammy, who had already kicked Elgar out of his bowling alley, fixed it by shooting Mulder and Jensen in a late stitching position.India can win easily despite being tired out all day, and that is something they will appreciate. In terms of game and surface nature, KL Rahul's first roles turned out to be the deciding factor, as Dean Elgar acknowledged. Here again, it was the difference between the two fast attacks that came to the fore. India's fast bowling has ensured that South Africa is eliminated under 200 for only the third time in each half since they entered international cricket. Meanwhile, Rabada, Ngidi, and Mulder were inconsistent that first morning and were guilty of not getting the hitters to play enough on a quiet surface.Also, Read - Sports Calendar 2022 | World Sporting Event Calendar
Virat Kohli is in a strange place. He has proven to be India's most successful test captain, but the centuries that once made him a contender for the 100-tonne Sachin Tendulkar have dried up. Two years in a cricketer's life is like an eternity and when the number 4 does not reach a century for that long, there will definitely be some rumors. Even if you are Virat Kohli.Add to this also his confrontation with the management of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry after his decision to resign as T20 captain, thus dismissing him as ODI captain. After Kohli led India to an unforgettable test win at the Centurion, head coach Chetan Sharma took it upon himself to tell the world that Kohli was not telling the truth that the board had heard his decision to step down from the leadership. from T20. reconsidering. Right before the T20 World Cup. The indications are pretty clear: Kohli has suddenly gone from being a favorite of the Indian cricket department to the crown of thorns.In such a situation, it is necessary for the player to have someone who can exert a calming effect around him. And no one is better than coach Rahul Dravid, who can defuse the tension and steer Kohli in the right direction amid a tough and storied run."I know up until this particular test match, there was a lot of hype around other issues outside the group. But honestly, in terms of keeping morale high, it's not very difficult as the captain himself is driving it," Dravid said. He produced one of his best forward defenses on the eve of the second Test against South Africa.Kohli came to South Africa for the first time in his career after being removed from the position of power. Letting go of driving might be a huge blow to someone who is used to caring about where he is in his career, but one understands that he has handled it very well, at least for the outside world. Whether he's getting back into his former fickle self with his teammates, and training as hard as he can, Virat has been his best.Dravid also praised the captain for the way he has delivered on the tour so far.Dravid said: "Verrat has been so amazing the last 20 days we were here, the way he trained and connected with the group... I couldn't talk about him more."Dravid didn't fall into his inner star turmoil when he didn't score a century, saying "it probably happens to all cricketers." But the task that the owner of 36 centuries of experiments insisted on was her captain in the net. "Big results can happen at any time because he's doing all the right things."ALSO, READ - Virat Kohli changes his plans and play ODIs in South Africa
India Test captain Virat Kohli missed the second Test match of the three-match series against South Africa at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on January 3, 2022. Instead, Kuala Lumpur Rahul led the Indian team, who was appointed as their deputy. In the absence of Captain Rohit Sharma, who is absent from the series due to injury.Virat Kohli led the Indian team to a famous test win in the opening match at Supersport Park in Centurion, which India won by 113 runs to lead the series 1-0. Kohli's centuries streak and low scores continued in Test 1 as well, scoring just 35 and 18 points in the two rounds at Centurion.Commentators were curious how and why Virat Kohli wasn't ready for the launch and instead KL Rahul went on to launch with South African captain Dean Elgar in the middle. KL Rahul won the lottery and decided to hit first and the first question was asked about Virat Kohli and why he wasn't this brilliant captain and legendary hitter in match XI."Unfortunately, Virat has experienced a lower back contracture and is expected to recover for the next test," KL Rahul was quoted by ESPNcricinfo as saying.The dream of every Indian player is to be the captain of his country. We are really honored and looking forward to this challenge. We've had some good victories here and hopefully, we can continue like this. Hanuma Vihari has replaced Virat. Only one change. All in all, it was a good test on Centurion. We did well as a team and we are very excited about this match.”Virat Kohli was due to play his 100th test match in Cape Town for the third match of the series and now, with Johannesburg out of the test match, his 100th test match will likely be played in front of a home crowd when hosts India Sri Lanka. Lanka for a series of tests in February and March.Meanwhile, Dean Elgar also revealed two changes to the South African squad, with Kyle Verne replacing Quinton de Kock, who retired from Tests after the Centurion match, and Duane Olivier to replace Vian Mulder in South Africa.Also Read - IND VS SA, 2nd Test: New year, new hope for struggling Virat Kohli
On Tuesday, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry postponed the Ranji Cup for this season in light of the increase in Covid cases. After the cancellation of last season's championship, the postponement would cast doubt on the prospects for the Major National Division One competition even for the 2021-22 season. The Ranji Cup was scheduled to start on January 13. But the Cricket Board has prioritized the health of players, enlisting the support of India's Chardol Thakur and government federation officials to make the decision.After the seven-wicket run at Wanderers, when Chardol attended the press conference later that day, he was asked about the postponement of the Ranji Cup and how it would affect the national cricketers. “I’m sorry for them. But you also have to look at the COVID scenario in the country. With the increase in cases and we have many local teams playing, it is easier to manage all the teams and keep track of each team. So “I think whatever the board of directors will take at this point should To be the right decision. "That's why they made the decision," Chardol, a national cricket fan, told reporters.Besides the Ranji Cup, the Colonel CK Nayudu Cup and the T20 Women's Senior League have also been suspended, as BCCI stated in its press release: “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday. The postponement of the Ranji Cup, Colonel CK Nayudu Cup, and League Women's T20 for the 2021-22 season in light of the increase in COVID-19 cases in the country."The Ranji Cup and Kol CK Nayudu Cup were scheduled to start this month, while the Senior Women's T20 League was scheduled to start in February."The statement addressed health concerns and stated in the statement: “The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry does not wish to compromise the safety of players, support staff, match officials and other participants, and has therefore decided to suspend all three tournaments until further notice. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry will continue to assess the situation and accordingly, will be Decided on the start of the tournament.Virus on the looseThe decision comes in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak in the Bengal Rangi team, with several players testing positive. A few days ago, the head of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sourav Ganguly, was hospitalized as a precaution after he tested positive for the virus. Ganguly is currently in home isolation. On Tuesday, Bengal Cricket Association president Avishek Dalmiya was hospitalized as a "precautionary measure" after contracting Covid-19. It is said to be stable. Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) President Jaydev Shah has stated that one of the players from the Ranji team has tested positive for him "after returning from the IPL test".The massive increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in India and globally has coincided with the spread of the Omicron version of the virus. Shah supported the BCCI's decision to postpone.I think the decision taken by (Secretary of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Jay Bhai (Shah) and President Sourav Ganguly is a very good one. Health is the most important part of life and cricket and money come next. He told the Indian Express that many more cases of Covid are coming and this is the time to do so.“BCCI has already held many tournaments and I think when the COVID situation improves, the Ranji Cup will be the number one priority. Even in the event of a pandemic, a lot of cricket has been played this season; IPL, U19, T20, and ODI tournaments, women’s cricket.. (But) the Ranji Cup is a great tournament. You can't finish it in 10-15 days.BCCI changed the format of the Rangi Cup for this season, with elite teams divided into five groups as well as matches in a single board group. Last season, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the compensation of players as the national championships were canceled due to the forced cancellation by Covid. The board also decided to increase match fees for players of all age groups in men's and women's cricket.“This year, (if the Ranji Cup is finally canceled), the compensation situation will change. But money is not an important criterion at the moment, health is important,” said the SCA chairman.Also, Read - IND VS SA, 2nd Test: New year, new hope for struggling Virat Kohli
MELBOURNE: Australia said on Thursday it had revoked Novak Djokovic's entry visa, paving the way for his arrest and deportation in a sea change for the world's number one tennis player.The Serbian arrived in Melbourne last night after celebrating on social media that he had been given a medical exemption from playing in the tournament without evidence of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.The exemption from the vaccine granted by Australian Open organizers after medical panels approved their request has sparked outrage among Australians, who have endured two years of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns.But the nine-time Australian Open champion could not control the limit."Mr. Djokovic did not provide reasonable evidence that he met the requirements to enter Australia, and his visa was subsequently revoked," the Australian Border Force said in a statement."Non-citizens who do not have a valid visa upon entry or whose visas have been canceled will be detained and deported from Australia," he added.The player stayed at the airport all night but was taken with his team in the early hours of Thursday morning.It is not clear if he will leave Australia later in the day or remain in a hotel or government residence in quarantine during a possible legal battle against deportation.Several local media outlets, including The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, have said Djokovic's lawyers will try to overturn the ruling.The Serbian president rebuked Australia for "misbehaving" with its star.President Aleksandar Vucic said on Instagram that he spoke to Djokovic on the phone and told him that "every Serbia is with him and our authorities are taking all measures to end the abuse of the best tennis player in the world as quickly as possible.". "Serbia Novak Djokovic will fight for justice and truth, in accordance with all standards of international public law."Djokovic's father called his son to welcome the hero upon his return."Our pride, Novak is back... We all have to do what welcomes us!" Sarjan Djokovic said on Instagram.She said her son was "held for five hours" at Melbourne airport."It's a battle for a liberal world, it's not just Novak's battle, it's the whole world's battle," he told the Serbian media, Sputnik.But Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the country's strict border policies were key to keeping the death toll low."Rules are special rules when it comes to our borders," he said."No one is above these rules.Morrison had warned the day before that if Djokovic had no evidence of an exemption, "he would be on the next plane home."Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said the government "did not apologize" for border protection."People who do not meet our stringent requirements will be denied entry to Australia, regardless of who they are," she said in a statement.After the Australian government's decision, there was a wave of outrage when Djokovic was acquitted.Stephen Burns, former vice president of the Australian Medical Association, said the exemption sent a "terrifying message" to those trying to stop the spread of COVID-19.All participants in the first 2022 Grand Slam tournament must, as of January 17, be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a medical exemption, which is granted only after evaluation by two independent expert panels.Championship coach Craig Tilley said the defending champions "received no special privileges" but urged him to explain why he was given the opportunity to quell the anger of the fans.Among the conditions that allow entry without vaccination is whether the person has had COVID-19 in the past six months. It has not been revealed whether this is the case for Djokovic.Tilley said that of the nearly 3,000 players and support staff who traveled to Australia for the tournament, only 26 had applied for exemptions from vaccinations. Only some of them succeeded.Stand up for the integrity of the exemption request process."Anyone who meets these conditions can enter," Tilley said. "No special privileges were offered. Novak was not given special opportunities."Djokovic expressed his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine in April 2020, when he suggested it might be mandatory for the tournament to resume.While Djokovic was being questioned at the airport, his coach Goran Ivanisevic posted a picture of him and other Serbian staff in the back room on Instagram, patiently waiting for a decision at the airport.Also, Read - BCCI Announce Ranji Trophy postponed due to rising Covid-19 cases
India coach Rahul Dravid has said he expects Virat Kohli to return for the third and final Test against South Africa to be played in Cape Town from January 11-15. Dravid's comments came after India lost the second Test to South Africa by seven in the Wanderers, Johannesburg. Virat Kohli missed Test 2 due to a back spasm and was replaced by KL Rahul to lead the team."Virat Kohli should be fine by all accounts, he should be fine. He has a chance to run a little, he has a chance to test him a little. I hope, with some network sessions in Cape Town, he has to go," Dravid said during a virtual press conference, whatever. It was what I was listening to and reacting to, it should be ready in four days.When asked about India's batsman performance so far in the series, Dravid said: "The terrain has been tough for both teams, South Africa's fourth inning was probably the best with the bats. Yes, as a hitting unit. We can see. To grab some crucial moments and when we have them. Partnerships, we can try to extend it. It was a challenge in the first rounds, but we could have scored another 55-60, which is a lot. It could have made a huge difference.”“We would definitely like to do a little better. Maybe the players who start can turn them into 100. That was the difference in the first game, we scored a century for Rahul and ended up winning. Dean Elgar scored 96 points in this event and South Africa went on to win.Dean Elgar played captain with 96 unbeaten as he tied in a 3-match series against India in a 1-1 draw to help the hosts win seven wickets.After the rain broke, play finally resumed on the final day of the test match, with South Africa resuming the day with a score of 118/2. South Africa's Elgar and Pafuma came home in utter comfort with their victory as the hosts tied the 3-match Test series 1-1.""Hanuma Vihari played very well in both rounds. He hit really well in the second half, Shreyas Iyer has done really well for us in the past. People have to cheer that they are doing well when the opportunity arises." It happens, it's the nature of the game and we can trust the way Harry played in this match.""I wouldn't say we feel good in this match, we were in this match. We thought it wouldn't be easy to defend 240 in the final rounds, but hopefully, we'll have a better chance. It's kind of like an area we can strive to improve, but I wouldn't let it feel complacent.”Also, Read - Australia bars Novak Djokovic cancels entry visa
Boils down to mental approach towards the decider if Kohli’s men are to succeed in uncharted territoryThe trick is in the mind. The decisive match here in Newlands will be one of the biggest matches for India in its test history.A victory here and they will achieve what no other Indian team has achieved. Win a series of tests in South Africa.Can India occupy the last frontier?The 1-1 streak will put a lot of pressure on the Indian team. This is an opportunity to tick a really big box.But then the Indians will have to do a good job of removing the Final Frontier element from their minds and handling the crucial element like any other Test match, starting on January 11th.So that they can play more freely in this sunny city and sea.However, India's obsession with long and fast bowlers, citing them as a reason why fast bowlers buy less pitch in the Wanderers' second trial, is little more than a clever disguise.If height was really a factor, how did Chardol Thakur, India's youngest fast shooter, with Mohamed Shami score seven first-half runs and work his way through the South African squad?And no Protea player, regardless of height, took seven stakes in the Test or cast a more devastating spell.Forget the height. These are the areas where you go bowling. If India's bowlers, regardless of their height, had consistently hit cracks, as Chardol did in the first innings in South Africa, India would have won.And when testing resumed on the fourth day, the ground was very dry. In any case, the ball was cleaned and dried with a towel before each shot.How do Indian fast-hitting shooters from South Africa hit the body so many times if the ball is really slippery? Can you do that with a slippery ball?Logic and common sense go out the window when looking for excuses from a win-win situation.Siraj's placeAnyway, the past is the past, and looking to the future, given the crucial event in Newlands, India needs to choose a replacement for Muhammad Siraj.A hamstring injury, especially for a fast bowler, can make a comeback, and India certainly shouldn't risk Sarraj in the crucial match.So it is all about choosing between Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav.Ishant is slowing down, not dropping, and not at its best lately.However, when he finds his groove, he can still throw a nice bouncy streak.And following current Indian thinking, who yearns for higher runners, Ishant might get the nod.He said Umesh made a little mistake in the chances he had. He's a faster, more versatile player, has a nice slingshot, can return the ball, and he's definitely faster than Ishant.In fact, when he had a rare opportunity against England in the Oval League last year, Umesh, who played with fire and fired three strikes per turn, was instrumental in India's victory.He made his first test for India with Joe Root and David Malan.But after that, Umesh will likely be ruled out again.Also, read - Dravid Gives Update On Virat Kohli's Availability For Cape Town Test
According to a report, the new IPL franchise Ahmedabad is considering multi-talented Hardik Pandya to lead. Pandya was launched last year by the long-running Indian franchise of Mumbai, although it has been an integral part of its creation since its inception in 2015.The Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL winners, decided to retain captain Rohit Sharma, hitter Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspri Pomrah, Jasper Pomrah, and Kieron Pollard while releasing the rest of the team.Pandya represented the franchise in 92 games, scoring 1,476 points with an average of 27.33 and also collecting 42 wickets. He worked primarily as a terminator, often tearing up the system.Investment firm CVC Capital has won the tender for IPL's Ahmedabad franchise, while the Lucknow-based team will be owned by RPG Group. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reportedly given both teams until the end of January to sign three players of their choice ahead of the massive auction in February.According to a report in India Today, in addition to Pandya, Imtiaz Ahmedabad is also hoping to bring in Rashid Khan and beat Ishan Kishan.Rashid was released by the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise, who decided to keep Kane Williamson, Imran Malik and Abdul Samad. Kishan was liberated by Mumbai Indians.Pandya's stock has gone down since he had major back surgery, after which he couldn't hold back at full speed. As a result, he also lost his place in the Indian Test team.The last time he played for India was at the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, where the team could not get past the group stage. He was not selected for the three-game T20I series against New Zealand after the main event and there were conflicting reports behind the decision.Initially, his physique was reported as the main reason why he didn't make up the team, but then TOI reported that the Selectors saw no advantage in playing Pandya only as a hitter.Get all IPL news and cricket scores here - PITCHHIGH
The Tata Group, one of India's largest business groups, will replace Chinese mobile operator Vivo as the main sponsor of the Indian Premier League over the next two years."According to reliable sources, Tata will pay around 670 million rupees to sponsor the two-year title, while Vivo will pay a total of 454 million rupees to terminate the contract, making it a lucrative position for BCCI as determined. . To earn Rs 1,124 crore for the 2022 and 2023 seasons respectively.“Yes, Tata Group is being presented as the main sponsor of the IPL,” confirmed development to PTI Brijesh Patel, President of IPL NSE-0.43%.Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary Jay Shah welcomed the company into his new position.“Indeed, this is a momentous occasion for the BCCI IPL, as the Tata Group is the epitome of a global Indian enterprise, with a 100-year heritage and operations in more than 100 countries on six continents,” Shah said. Press release.It is known that the Tata group may remain the main sponsor of the 2023 IPL season as it was a one-year franchise where Vivo lost the sponsorship season in 2020.Vivo took 2.2 billion rupees for title sponsorship rights from 2018 to 2022 initially, but after the 2020 Galway Valley military showdown between Indian and Chinese armies soldiers, the band was on hold for a year due to public backlash. Dream11 has been replaced in the IPL.However, Vivo returned in 2021 as the main sponsor of the IPL, despite speculation that the company was looking to transfer the rights to a suitable bidder and the BCCI agreed to the move.Reliable sources at BCCI revealed that the board will earn Rs 547 crore in 2022 and Rs 577 crore in 2023.As per the available information, Vivo has pledged Rs 996 crore for primary care for two years (2022 and 2023) with Rs 484 crore in 2022 and Rs 512 crore next year.The value of the IPL increased as the year expanded to 74 10-team games, with eight teams instead of 60.So how does the unexpected breakout of Rs 1,124 crore for BCCI work?Tata will pay 670 million rupees at a rate of 335 million rupees per year. Of this amount, the rights fee will be Rs 301 crore and an additional Rs 34 crore will be the additional fee (for adding 14 groups).But since Vivo decided to terminate the contract, it will have to pay the difference in both years: 183 million rupees for 2022 and 211 million rupees for 2023.In addition, Vivo will also have to pay an allocation fee of 6 percent for both years, which will be Rs 29 million in 2022 and Rs 31 million in 2023.So in total, Vivo ipl will walk out of the endorsement deal with a payment of Rs 454 crore, which is just over a year of the endorsement money originally provided by the company.This is a big deal for Tata as they will be getting great endorsement rights for the next two years at a low cost. The biggest winner is BCCI, who can win from the new and outgoing sponsor."Like the Tata Group, BCCI wants to promote the spirit of cricket across international borders and the growing popularity of the IPL as a global sporting franchise is a testament to BCCI's efforts," Shah said.He added, “We are really pleased that India’s largest and most trusted business group has believed in the IPL growth story, and with Tata Group, we are striving to take Indian cricket and IPL to higher heights.”Most of the IPL stakeholders are happy to see the return of Vivo ipl, as most of them did not feel comfortable with a Chinese company on board after the 2020 incident, which escalated diplomatic tensions between the two countries.“Sooner or later it would have happened because the presence of Vivo was bringing bad publicity to both the league and the company. With the negative sentiment towards Chinese products, the company had to pull out of sponsorship because the deal required a season,” said a source from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The meaning of the ipl sponsors is that BCCI takes 50 percent of the money and distributes the rest among the IPL franchises, which have now risen to 10 with two new teams this year.It is understood that new performances will be invited for the next round in 2024.|A source said, "Tata Group wants to be the main sponsor for five years, but a bidding process is required. But the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry is considering setting up a matching rights option for Tata if they are interested in the next cycle.".Previews article - Hardik Pandya May Captain Ahmedabad Franchise in IPL upcoming matches
Bucci's Plan B: Ipl in South Africa or Sri Lanka | Ipl ScheduleIndia's top cricketers may return to South Africa in a few months. With India's COVID-19 curve facing an alarming rise, BCCI has put in place a contingency plan to host the upcoming Indian Premier League on overseas shores. If the virus outbreak does not subside by April, when the newly expanded 10-team event is expected to start, the Indian board of directors is ready to move the IPL 15 season to South Africa, which previously won the T20 league in 2009. BCCI is also exploring an alternative to Sri Lanka as You keep your pandemic plan B on paper.It is known that the office of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has had to reschedule the BCCI is IPL Schedule for 2021 in light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and the increasing rate of positivity. The moment the Ranji Cup postponement was announced, discussions about the possibility of moving to the IPL began. Later, when the Cooch Behar Under-19 National Cup was postponed due to multiple positive cases, nuances began to take shape.In contrast to the past two years, when the flagship event of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry with an international flavor due to the epidemiological situation in the country was held fully and partially in the UAE, the Indian Council was keen to look outside the place of the Gulf this time. . An official at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, "We cannot rely on the UAE all the time, so we decided to explore more options. The time difference from South Africa is also beneficial for the players."With India 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of South Africa, the IPL games will not end last night, unlike the UAE or India. If broadcasters stick to their favorite start at 7:30 p.m. M. IST, the first ball of the match will be thrown in South Africa at 4:00 PM. M. Over the years, players have often complained about IPL games ending after midnight. Constant air travel, as well as uncertain playing IPL Schedule, have deprived players of the time to rest and recover. Another factor that made the Indian board of directors look forward to South Africa was the series' ongoing success and the India tour before that. The test team's reaction played a major role in the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry's decision. Although the team has been in a bio bubble since the start of the tour last month, the sprawling hotels and resorts designated by the South African Cricket Board for the tour party have been a welcome respite for the players. Since the sport has resumed in times of the pandemic, there have been concerns about the mental health of players as they have been quarantined for an extended period of time. This time the IPL consists of 10 teams, so season 15 will be the longest season ever.He said: The place where the team stopped for the second test is spread over several acres. An official said there was a walking path and even a pond at the property, which made things easier for players, who have been limited to their rooms on several outdoor runs in recent years.Doubts arose about the tour before the Indian national team arrived in South Africa last month. Around this time, South Africa identified the new variant of Kovid-19, Omicron. There was global panic as Gauteng province, which was due to host the first two tests, saw a spike in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. The Dutch national team had boycotted the tour and the Indian Football League was in a cloud of uncertainty. These incidents forced the SA Board and BCCI to rearrange the tour dates and delay the start of the Test series. However, with the strict implementation of COVID protocols and a significant decrease in the spread of the virus, the series of tests has so far continued without interruption.In just a few months, the perception of South Africa as a sporting venue has changed, with the latest COVID-19 data in South Africa indicating a daily drop-in infection.Previews article - Tata replaces as Vivo IPL title sponsor for the final two years - IPL Sponsors
MELBOURNE (AFP) - World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic waited on Friday to see if the Australian government would revoke his visa for a second time, as he seeks 21 major tennis titles at the Australian Open on Monday.Defending champion Djokovic was included in Thursday's draw as the top seed and will face his Serbian colleague Miomir Kikmanovic in his first match, likely on Monday or Tuesday.The decision to revoke his visa could lead to a second court battle by the Serbian tennis star after an earlier annulment court overturned and released him from immigration custody on Monday.Melbourne's Edge newspaper, citing a source from Prime Minister Scott Morrison's Liberal Party, said the government was "strongly inclined" to cancel visas.Vaccine skeptic Djokovic sparked widespread outrage in Australia when he announced last week that he was heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open, granting visitors a medical exemption from coronavirus vaccination requirements.Australia has experienced some of the longest lockdowns in the world, has a 90% vaccination rate among adults, and an uncontrolled outbreak of Omicron has led to nearly a million cases in the past two weeks.Finance Minister Simon Birmingham said on TV Friday morning that the visa decision belonged to the country's immigration minister, Alex Hawke, but that overall, the government's policy-setting was "clear as glass".On Today's Channel 9 program, he said, "Any people entering Australia who are not Australian citizens should get a double dose of the vaccine, unless they have a clear and valid medical exemption to the contrary."An online survey by News Corp Media found that 83% support the government's attempt to deport the tennis star.Although fans, including many Australian Serbs, loudly supported him when he was arrested, anti-Semites hailed him as a hero and his family welcomed him as a champion of individual rights.The Melbourne Commission, which represents business and arts leaders, says the city's reputation as a host of events has been damaged by the controversy.Martin commission executive director told The Age. Letts: "Djokovic's visa and epic vaccination had a disastrous effect on everyone involved, and it's a tragedy given the excellence of our infrastructure and tournament planning."previous article- Australia bars Novak Djokovic cancels entry visa
Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL?Since a large number of players from different countries play in the tournament, taking the same name would not make the answer correct. That's why we have listed 10 players who are considered the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL.01. Chris Gayle - West Indies player is a Most Dangerous Batsman in IPLIPL Operating System GAIL has performed brilliantly many times in IPL. He scored 175* in a match which is his highest ever score in IPL. He made this result in just 30 balls with the help of 17 sixes and 13 fours.02. David Warner - Next on the list is Australian David Warner. Warner is considered one of the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL in the history of cricket and so is David in the IPL. He has scored over 5200 points and is one of the few players to score more than 5000 points. He has won the Orange Cap thrice in his IPL career, more than any other player in the league.03. Virat Kohli - Another Indian player, brilliant batsman, the king of IPL, and the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli is on the list with the third position. Kohli has been playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore since the inception of the IPL and has performed extremely well in several seasons. Unfortunately, RCB has never won an IPL title. 2016 was the year when Kohli showed his best IPL performance. He scored 973 points in that season, the highest score of any season. Kohli scored 5878 points in his IPL career with 704 four points.04. Mahendra Singh Dhoni - Former India captain is definitely on the list with the 5th position. Dhoni is also considered by his fans as the God of IPL. Dhoni is the favorite of the Chennai Super Kings franchise as we have seen him wearing the yellow jersey throughout his IPL career. He is not only a great hitter but also a very good leader. Over the years, with Dhoni's shrewdness and wit, we have seen some of CSK's best performances. CSK has also won the IPL title three times with the help of Dhoni. Donnie is the coolest guy on the field and we have never seen him lose hope and make mistakes. Dhoni scored 4,632 points in his IPL career with 529 fours in 204 matches.05. Andre Russell - Andre Russell is a Jamaican cricketer who plays for West Indies in international cricket. Russell is considered one of the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL as he hits really well. Russell started his career with Delhi Daredevils in 2012 but unfortunately, we did not see him much due to various injuries. However, he joined KKR in 2015 and has never failed in a single show since then. He also won the Player of the Year award in the same year. Andre has so far scored over 1,500 points in 74 matches with eight halves.06. Suresh Raina - After Pollard, we have India's southpaw Suresh Raina in the list of dangerous hitters of IPL. Raina is a big hitter and has scored more than 5000 points in IPL. Raina plays for Chennai Super Kings and over time he has shown his ability to do so. His best IPL performance came against Kings XI Punjab in 2015. Raina made 87 passes in 25 balls. Other players in the team do not feel much pressure because of his punches. Unfortunately, in the last three seasons, we haven't seen such a good performance from Raina. He hasn't been derailed for quite some time now and we look forward to seeing him in his old avatar in the upcoming IPL season.07. Kieron Pollard - Pollard is a West Indies player who is one of the dangerous players of the West Indies team. Pollard rose to fame after the 2011 World Cup and has proved himself time and again since then. Pollard has been with the Indians in Mumbai since 2010 and has helped them win five times more IPL titles than any other team. This is a very good off-road vehicle. In the last 10 years of his IPL career, he scored over 3000 points in 164 matches.08. Hardik Pandya - The next number in this list comes from Indian player Hardik Pandya. Pandya is a young and energetic player who plays for Mumbai Indians team in IPL. Pandya has always been very helpful to the team and has helped his team to win matches many times. He is a multi-layered player who is great at both bowling and batting. He started his IPL career in 2015 and since then we have seen him get better every season. The Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL09. Glenn Maxwell - At 10th position we have Australian star, Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell has performed brilliantly in the past and was one of the highest-paid players in IPL 2021. In 2014, he not only helped his team reach the finals but also won the Orange Cap that season. Maxwell is someone who can score big goals in a short span of time and we have seen him score big goals in IPL. Talking about his IPL career, he played eight seasons and scored more than 1,500 points in 82 matches.Previews article - Bccis Plan B: Ipl in South Africa or Sri Lanka | Ipl Schedule
Boone: The Commonwealth was trying to 'destroy' the world number one while trying to 'change the world,' as coach Bogdan Obradovic said in the early and junior years of Novak Djokovic."It's not bad for Novak. It's bad for tennis," Obradovic told TOI from Serbia's Belgrade, also praising the development of players such as Boris Basinski, Viktor Troki, Nenad Zimonjic, and Janko Tipsarevic."Novak is not just the best tennis player. He's the best athlete in all of the sports in the last five or six years." This is something the existing world order cannot accept, Obdravovich said.He cited examples of Muhammad Ali, Pele, or even John Lennon. These are the people who really represent the real world. To get his message across to Indian fans, he cited Mahatma Gandhi's fight against "stupid English women."So what will happen to Djokovic's Grand Slam from here? Will he be able to play it in the future without facing such obstacles?Obradovic said: “They will try to do the same thing, the same strategy. It is the only way they can stop him from setting a Grand Slam record. They are trying to destroy Djokovic, but they can’t.”The 54-year-old said the only way Djokovic could react now was to stage his world tour. He said the BRIC countries could offer strong countermeasures to the Commonwealth."Novak is very strong in his mind. With countries like India, Russia, China, and Brazil, he can create the ATP and new tournaments in Mumbai, Shanghai, and others," said Obradovic.“In 1973, he changed the game with the release of ATP. Djokovic should release a new ATP. The players are with him. If China and big economies like India, Russia, and Brazil unite, they can make a difference.previous article- Novak Djokovic waits on the Australian government to cancel visa
Cricket icon Kapil Dev god of ipl has said Virat Kohli needs to give up his egos to play with a new captain after giving up the Test captain, as uncertainty mounts over the future of the national team. Kohli, 33, who suddenly announced his departure on Saturday night, had already resigned as T20 captain last year and was sacked as team manager for a day soon after. Kapil Dev, who led India to glory at the 1983 World Cup, welcomed Kohli's decision, saying he was "going through a tough time" and "appears to be under a lot of pressure".But he said that if Kohli now wanted to continue on the team with the new captain, he would have to bite his tongue."Even Sunil Gavaskar played under me. I played under K Srikanth and (Muhammad) Azharuddin. There is no one in me," Dev, 63, told Med Day, referring to other great players at the time. There was no arrogance.""Virat the god of ipl should let go of his ego and play with a young cricketer. He will help him and Indian cricket. Virat should guide the new captain, the new players. We can't lose Virat, the batsman...no."The race to replace God of ipl Kohli is seen as a competition between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul with third-place finisher: 24-year-old Rishabh Pant.TV commentator Harsha Bhogel tweeted on Monday that Ravichandran Ashwin and Jaspreet Poomrah should also be considered.The 34-year-old is already a T20 and ODI captain and has led the Mumbai Indians to five victories in the Indian Premier League (IPL).With Rohit injured, Rahul, 29, has led India in the final second Test in South Africa and will lead the one-day squad in the next series that begins on Wednesday.'calamity'Kohli's outspoken and sometimes combative resignation has fueled rumors of a split from the sport's national body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).Kohli and ICC president Sourav Ganguly publicly contradicted when he stepped down as white-ball captain in December.The Pitch High that reported Kohli rejected the BCCI offer amid much fanfare after his 100th test in Bangalore in February when India was hosting Sri Lanka."I think there is a clear disappointment between Kohli and the officials," veteran cricket journalist Ayaz Memon told AFP.He said: 'You don't need any clearance, you can tell the way the T20 captain left, and then the ODI captain was pulled away.It will also be a challenge for the new captain, he said, to rebuild the team's strikes from the current "crisis.""It's becoming a difficult situation for India because you have a team that is collapsing, and they are definitely struggling.The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry's treasurer, Aaron Domal, said he was not concerned."I am sure we will regain the strength of the bench that we get at this point," Domal told AFP."It's just going to be a change of leadership position, and when someone finally takes over, they'll take him out of here and make sure the team is doing their best on the pitch.""Instead of worrying and worrying about what is being published or talked about, we should focus on Team India," he said.previews article - Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL | Pitch high
Who is the IPL God of 2020? Recently, who is the god of IPL or the father of IPL? IPL fans are very curious to know who the god of IPL is. Do you have any idea who the new god of IPL will be? Once the IPL starts, everyone starts hailing their favorite as the IPL dad, people search for the IPL god and try to confirm their memories of the IPL god. So if you also want to know who is the god of IPL and who is the father of IPL then read this article.Indian Premier League (IPL)The Indian Premier League, also known as the IPL or T20, is the Twenty20 Indian professional cricket league in India. The IPL was established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the year 2007 and the league is held every year between March and May. Eight teams representing eight different states or cities in India participate. Indian IPL is very famous and one of the busiest leagues in the world. IPL was the first game to be streamed live on Youtube. As of 2020, there have been thirteen IPL seasons, with 2020 being the thirteenth IPL season.Who is the god of IPL in cricket?When we have to think of a God of IPL, there can be many options, so one has to settle on only one. At first, we thought about choosing Chris Gale as the father of the IPL due to his difficult IPL entries. However, if you think about the hitters, Gayle is not the best scorer and is still a better player at this level than him. It can even be called Virat Kohli, although according to records, Virat Kohli never achieved anything resembling a captain. So we can say here that the god of IPL could be MS Dhoni.Who is the Baap of IPL?The god of IPL could be MS Dhoni as he is just as clever with the bat as he is in the role of captain. He has over 4,400 IPL courses and while he's not usually the most effective, he averages better than Chris Gale despite lowering the rankings. Furthermore, he has been one of the most effective captains in the Premier League and under his leadership, CSK has consistently qualified for the playoffs. Without a doubt, it's usually one of the records ever that shows how smart Dhoni is as a leader and even with the bat. So maybe he can be considered as the father of IPL.Who is the god of IPL in cricket?There may be individual players with records as well, but once the skill is shared, hardly anyone can beat MS Dhoni from below based on our analysis. Here we would like to mention that this is not a partisan opinion but we have tried to write what is correct in the meaning of cricket. You may have a different opinion on this.Who is the new god of IPL?The new deity of IPL may be Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma hit four hundred 115 sixes in the T20 series. Rohit Sharma's lead is on par with the day in the 2020 T20 13 season. Rohit Sharma's nature is largely independent and his need to be aggressive only when necessary makes him steal, so his game isn't just about racing, it's about itself. Mother. After Dhoni, Rohit Shama may have the potential to become the new deity God of IPL.Also, read - Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL | Pitch high
All IPL upcoming matches 10 franchises have a set of players which they would look to build on in the mega auction that is to be held in February. Ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, a look at the remaining purse balance of all 10 franchises.Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are preparing for the IPL upcoming matches mega auction ahead of the 2022 season. While the current eight franchises held a maximum of four players before going to auction in mid-February, two new franchises, Ahmedabad and Lucknow, signed 3 players.It took a while for Ahmedabad and Lucknow to obtain a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and there were doubts that the Ahmedabad franchise could get away with its investment from CVC Capitals. gambling business. However, after completing the due diligence procedures, BCCI found no objections and issued a Letter of Intent to the new franchisees.It didn't take long for Ahmedabad and Lucknow to pick players of their choosing, as the likes of KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi went to Lucknow, while Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill joined Ahmedabad.Between Lucknow and Ahmedabad, the latter spent the most money to sign the three players he wanted. Hence, the situation would see Ahmedabad enter into a bidding war with a smaller bag of Lucknow.IPL upcoming matches Mega Auction 2022 - Wallet Balance from the 10 Privileges:Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ravindra Jadeja (16 cr), MS Dhoni (12 cr), Moin Ali (8 cr), Ruturaj Gaikwad (6 cr) | Wallet Balance: Rs 48 croreMumbai Indians (Michigan): Rohit Sharma (16 cr), Jaspreet Bumrah (12 cr), Suryakumar Yadav (8 cr), Kiron Pollard (6 cr) | Wallet Balance: Rs 48 croreRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Virat Kohli (Rs 15 crores), Glenn Maxwell (Rs 11 crores), Muhammad Siraj (Rs 7 crores) | Balance wallet: Rs. 57 croresKolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Andre Russell (12 cr, 16 crore purse deducted), Varun Chakraborty (8 crore rupees, 12 crores deducted from wallet), Venkatesh Iyer (8 kroner toxic), Sunil Naren (6 cr). Wallet Balance: Rs 48 croreSunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Ken Williamson (14 cr), Abdul Samad (4 cr), Imran Malik (4 cr) | Wallet Balance: Rs 68 croreRajasthan Royals (R. Wallet Balance: Rs 62 croreDelhi Capitals (DC): Rishabh Pant (16 cr), Axar Patel (9 cr, 12 SEK wallet deducted), Prithvi Shaw (7.5 cr, 8 cr wallet deducted), Enrique Norte (6.5 cr) ) | Balance wallet: Rs 47.5 crorePunjab Kings (PBKS): Mayank Agarwal (12 cr., 14 cr. will be deducted from wallet), Arshdeep Singh (4 cr) | Wallet Balance: Rs 72 croreLucknow: KL Rahul (Rs 15 crore), Marcus Stoines (Rs 11 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (Rs 4 crore) | Wallet Balance: Rs 60 croreAhmedabad: Hardik Pandya (Rs.15 crore), Rashid Khan (Rs.15 crore), Shopman Gill (Rs.7 crore) | Balance wallet: 53 crores.previews article - Check Who is the god of IPL in Cricket?
Paral: Shekhar Dhawan believes that every weakness in his career made him "strong", but his serenity and calmness made him go through tough times.The oldest player in India's ODI, he was made much of Dhawan's poor level in domestic cricket, but as was the case with the 36-year-old, he is back with his favorite blue jersey. The maximum score of 79 passes on 84 balls resulted in the loss in his first international match against South Africa.Asked how to keep him away from negativity, Dhawan said, "I don't listen to the media, read newspapers, or watch the news, so I don't receive all that information."You didn't even hit him with a bad streak the first time and it won't be the last but you have to believe in his abilities."I have complete faith in myself, what's my game and I'm clear about it and I stay very calm. It's a part of life, life happens like this, everyone's life has its ups and downs, so if something new this is happening for the first time or in my career or another Once in my life, so it's okay, it just makes me stronger," Dhawan said.Dhawan entered the series after a poor showing in Hazare Trophy scores - 0, 12, 14, 18, 12 in five A-list matches.But if you look closely at Dhawan's career, when there are calls to leave, he always responds with great tackles, as he did in his first ODI, where he seemed to be the best batsman by his side."These things (quitting smoking) always happen and I get used to them and I just know how to do my best and always make sure my preparations are good enough and the process is good and then I go back to God." “...I know with my experience and confidence, that I will do well and I am glad I did so well today,” said the brilliant newbie joking.His effort is to stay fit and healthy until the last part of his race.Knowing full well that he is nearing the end of his career, he said, “In my experience, I will continue to score many kicks, and yes, as long as I play cricket, I will be healthy, happy, and score many kicks.” Hey. AndPlaying shots in the middle of suspended sums is not easy.NOT AN EASY WICKET TO PLAY SHOTS IN MIDDLE OVERS“We got off to a good start and I think the wicket was slow, and it was also taking a little turn. So when you're chasing (almost) 300 rounds, when the middle rank comes in the at-bat, it's not an easy thing to play.”. shooting.“Our pendulums fell into piles and it affected us like a beating unit,” Dhawan said.Dhawan also paid tribute to South African pair Temba Pavuma (110 out of 143) and Rasi van der Dousen (129 out of 96) for their remarkable horns, which paved the way for victory.When asked about the turning point in the match, he said, "I think my two South African rackets hit really well and took the turns very deeply."YOUNGER BATTERS NEED TO MOULD GAME AS PER DEMANDS Dhawan believes that dealing with different match situations comes with experience and the likes of Rishabh Pant, Iyers - Shreyas, and Venkatesh will understand better as they play more games.“It (the discussion) that we have to play according to the situation and what the situation requires, putting the team ahead and the individual's game is important.The left-hander was asked again how the middle-ranking problems could be fixed, and he replied: "Look at our thought process as a unit or a team we're building our team for the 2023 World Cup, so there are going to be some hiccups. Here and there, which is good and we as a team, we analyze How can we improve?ROHIT'S ABSENCE IS A FACTORDhawan believes the team will be stronger after the return of white-ball captain Rohit Sharma and the middle-ranking will also perform cricket better."And I think we all have good clarity now because we have this group of groups and they are going to be there and how they can be improved.“There is no Rohit (Sharma) now, as soon as he comes back an experienced player will come and the middle-ranking (Rahul goes down) will be strong. So the youngsters who have chances will benefit from this experience. We are looking at the big picture.”
Best cricket player in the world in terms of batting average in T20IsGet to know the top three cricketers best cricket player in the world with the highest average T20Is.Average determines the success of a batsman. It is measured by dividing the number of runs a player scored by the number of innings played less. Therefore, if the player does not exist more than once, his hit rate will show a greater value.Therefore, a playmaker who is still not around to see the team across the finish line will demand a higher hitting average despite playing fewer matches. And although the opening goal scored more runs than the final hits, the average hitting would be a little lower because he rarely hits during innings.So, who is the best cricket player in the world in terms of hitting averages in the T20Is?CricChronicle picks up the top three players in this category.Best cricket players in the world with the top average in T20IsPlayersAverageRuns100s50sT20IsVirat Kohli (India)52.6531592890Dawid Malan (England)50.15100311024Babar Azam (Pakistan)47.32203511854Virat KohliKohli is the best cricket player in the world to have an average of over 50 in all three formats. Since he loves to chase the team and watch them cross the finish line, he remains undefeated most of the time and this increases his batting rate in limited cricket. For the record, he is unbeaten 24 times in the T20Is, and is the second-best player among Indian players after MS Dhoni's 42.But that doesn't justify Kohli's dominance in this way. In fact, it was very consistent in the shortest form. He has a score of 28 out of fifty or more, and over 3,000 points in the T20Is - currently the only player with such a record. However, he is yet to hit a ton in this format while his teammates like Rohit Sharma (4) and KL Rahul (2) have good numbers to show in the hundred columns.David MalanaHe's the new rising star of the T20Is. The English cricketer is the fastest in innings to reach 1,000 T20I rounds, breaking the previous 26-round best record set by Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam, and reaching the milestone in just 24 rounds. Malan also has a century to his name in this form and has been at his best in the T20Is as of late. However, he only has 24 T20Is and has a long way to go to justify his place in a rare group of batsmen who average over 50 in T20Is. But for now, Malan is the flavor of the season, and he will be crucial to England's chances at the T20 World Championship this year.Babar AzamThe Pakistani cricketer is often compared to the Indian Kohli across formats. In fact, social media is always trying to find out who is the better batsman out of the two.Recently, Azam broke Kohli's record for fastest 2000 T20I. Azam Al Muallem achieved in 52 rounds, while Kohli achieved in 56 rounds. Azam is indeed a talented batsman but again longevity will be the key. Will Azzam be able to maintain consistency like Kohli?2021 World T20 As the two teams will meet for the first time since the 2017 Champions Cup final, it remains to be seen if Kohli or Azam will win the battle for the best cricketer in the world like this.Also, Read - Who is the IPL God of 2020?
How does luck change in the game in 20 days! On December 30, India kicked off their powerful South Africa Tour, recording a 113-round overall win over South Africa in their first Test at Centurion. His dream of securing his first Test series win in South Africa seemed closer than ever.Less than a month later, the India tour risks turning into a nightmare. After their dream of the "Test" was shattered by a 2-1 decision in favor of the owners of the land, their captain announced his resignation. The troubled tourists took another blow when they lost 31 times in their first ODI in Paarl.With questions emerging after each loss, India will be desperate to return to survive in the ODI series when they are even more impressive than South Africa in their second ODI at the same venue on Friday.Less than a month later, the India tour risks turning into a nightmare. After their dream of the "Test" was shattered by a 2-1 decision in favor of the owners of the land, their captain announced his resignation. The troubled tourists took another blow when they lost 31 times in their first ODI in Paarl.With questions emerging after each loss, India will be desperate to return to survive in the ODI series when they are even more impressive than South Africa in their second ODI at the same venue on Friday.In the absence of the brilliant batsman, the Indian was completely lost after the runner-up in the 92nd wicket between Shekhar Dhawan (79) and Virat Kohli (51), which saw them chasing 297. The year-old has been the subject of much controversy, and the logic of replacing him with Ayer is sure, who made his ODI debut, will cause controversy.India clearly lacks confidence in Ayer's ability to break out internationally, which has raised a serious question mark against the Madhya Pradesh cricketer being considered a multi-skilled player to replace Hardik Pandya. Although the Proteas' batsmen easily plundered the run, the captain did not contact Iyer once.Also Read - Tough times made me stronger but needed calm and clarity, says Shikhar Dhawan
"There is strength in unity. When teamwork and collaboration are present, great things can be achieved." - Mate StepanekThe game not only helps to develop the spirit of competition among the players but also helps them absorb the spirit of discipline and fair play. Sportsmanship is not just about one game and not just about playing by the rules, but also about playing the game with your true feelings.It defines football competition, activity, and leadership as a game. Like any other game, it has a huge fan base, as viewers and fans of the game adored its players. In the modern era, the game has seen its share of those moments when things get tough on Pitch High. However, such moments come in the history of the game, when sports feelings are above all.The world is immersed in the spirit and festival of FIFA World Cup 2018, hosted by Russia, and starting from 14th June, spectators from all over the world travel to Russia to watch and are happy to see your favorite teams, right?We always believe in Pitch High that the team has the right to become the best for the team and give 100% on the field. The purpose of every game on the playground is to teach the meaning and value of the game so that our girls learn these lessons and gain skills and abilities while helping each other in their lives. The training provided in this field prepares you to develop a true spirit of the game while working for a team to emerge as a champion.While on the field, our girls work in complete reconciliation with each other and demonstrate fairness, honesty, integrity, and team spirit at their game. While playing, they learn to work together by pressure and cooperation. Seeing the girls on the court, seeing their sense of the game, working harmoniously toward winning the match.As a game, football has taught them to be more competitive by absorbing the spirit of the game. The game connects them together, which helps you understand another important element of the spirit of the game, which is team spirit. By playing together as a team, the girls learn the importance of mutual cooperation to win the match. Another important aspect of sportsmanship, and one of the most important lessons, is the ability to accept defeat with respect and grace. Staying on the field and playing both games for Inter and Escuela, they taught victory and defeat and learned how to be accepted with pride and a happy smile. In turn, this increases his respect and helps him complete his game.Symptoms like genuine honesty and compassion in football go a long way. The game celebrates sport and teamwork as its true form. Primarily, we are excited to see the team competing in the teams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and we extend our compliments to all of them.Read more - FIFA Club World Cup 2020-21: Teams, fixtures, dates & where will it take place
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor made a big reveal on Twitter on Monday (24 January). Taylor reveals how an Indian "businessman" tricked her into taking steroids and then blackmailed her. The cricketer also revealed that fraud threatened him with discouragement points spot-fixing in international matches. This had a serious impact on the veteran's physical and mental health, so he will undergo rehab on January 25 to get his life back on track.The incident dates back to October 2019, when Zimbabwean players were facing a financial crisis due to non-payment of fees by the National Council. In fact, the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Zimbabwe after the country's cricket board, Zimbabwe Cricket Council (ZC), could not rule out government interference in the board's running. This is why there are dark clouds over the country's cricketers.At the same time, an Indian "entrepreneur" contacted Taylor about sponsorship and a possible launch of the T20 competition in Zimbabwe. The cricketer also received INR 15,000 for his visit to India.Brendan Taylor misses a trap“I cannot deny that I was a bit cautious. But the timing was like Zimbabwe Cricket had not paid us for 6 months and it was doubtful that Zimbabwe could continue to play on the international stage. So I traveled. The discussion took place as he said, and last night in the hotel, the businessman and his colleagues invited me to dinner to celebrate,” Taylor wrote in the statement.Brendan then reveals that the fraud drove him to take drugs and then filmed the whole incident to blackmail him. "We had a drink and during the night he openly gave me cocaine, which he himself was involved in and I foolishly took the bait," Taylor said."The next morning, the same people broke into my hotel room and showed me a video the night before taking cocaine and told me that if I didn't fix them international matches, the video would be released to the public." The whole incident put the cricketer in a horrific state of mind, and he claimed that he is not involved in any kind of arrangement.Meanwhile, Taylor also stated that the ICC was ready to impose a multi-year ban on him and would accept it. He also urged young people to learn from history so as not to fall into any of those traps.He said, “I want to go on record that I have not been involved in any kind of match-fixing. I can be many things but I am not a cheater. My love for the beautiful match of cricket far outweighs any danger that might come my way,” said the 35-year-old. Previous Article - Ravi Shastri's Stunning Comment On Whether Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma is back from an injury break and will lead the Indian team in the next series at home against the West Indies. The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced an 18-player squad for the three-match International One-Day Series and three-match T20I series against the West Indies at home. Indian white-ball captain Rohit will lead the team in ODI for the first time as a full-time captain after missing the South Africa tour due to a hamstring injury. Rohit's return will be a huge boost to a team that has gotten smarter with their shock 0-3 elimination at the hands of South Africa.Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav has returned to the team as part of the ODI team. Ravichandran Ashwin, who performed poorly in the ODI series against South Africa, has been disqualified from the team. Young Ravi Bishnoi, who rotates his legs, was called up for the national team for the first time.Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami have been rested from the series.KL Rahul will be available from 2nd ODI onwards.R Jadeja is undergoing his final stage of recovery post his knee injury and will not be available for the ODIs and T20Is.Axar Patel will be available for the T20Is.— BCCI (@BCCI) January 26, 2022The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said both Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohammed Al-Shami have taken a break from the series, while Kuala Lumpur Rahul will be available for the second ODI.He added that Ravindra Jadeja will continue to recover from her knee injury and will not be available for the series, while Axar Patel will be available for T20I.Rohit's return will mean he's back to the top of the ODI ranking along with Shikhar Dhawan in shape and could see Vice-Captain KL Rahul rise to fourth.Three ODI matches will be held in Ahmedabad, while three T20 matches will be held in Kolkata.ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh KhanEquipo T20I: Rohit Sharma (capitán), KL Rahul (vice-capitán), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (sem), Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel.Read More News - Ravi Shastri's Stunning Comment On Whether Virat Kohli
The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is about to start in a few months. While there is great anticipation for the tournament, a large number of fans are eagerly awaiting the auction that will tell us what the IPL team will look like. However, the teams have already retained some players, which gives us an idea of what their basic structure will be. Here's a look at the players the teams have scored, as well as the balance in their portfolios.IPL Retained Players 20221.) Mumbai Indians | Retained Players 2022Rohit Sharma (Rs 16 crore), Jaspreet Poomrah (Rs 12 crore), Surya Kumar Yadav (Rs 8 crore), and Pollard (Rs 6 crore). Left wallet: Rs 48 crore2.) Chennai Super Kings | Retained Players 2022Ravindra Jadeja (16 SEK), MS Dhoni (12 SEK), Moin Ali (8 SEK) and Ritoraj Gaekwad (6 SEK). Left wallet: Rs 48 crore3.) Royal Challengers Bangalore | Retained Players 2022Virat Kohli (15 CZK), Glenn Maxwell (11 CZK), and Mohamed Siraj (7 CZK). Left wallet: Rs 57 crore4.) Rajasthan Royals | Retained Players 2022Sanju Samson (Rs 14 crore), Jos Butler (Rs 10 crore), and Abdul Samad (Rs 4 crore). Left wallet: Rs 62 crore5.) Sunrise in Hyderabad | Retained Players 2022Ken Williamson (Rs 14 kroner), Omar Malik (Rs 4 kroner) and Yashsvi Jaiswal (4 kr). Left wallet: Rs 68 crore6.) Knight Riders from Kolkata | Retained Players 2022Andrei Russell (12 CZK), Venkatesh Ayer (Rs 8 crore), Varun Chakraborty (Rs 8 crore), and Sunil Naren (Rs 6 crore). Left wallet: Rs 48 crore7.) Punjab kings | Retained Players 2022Mayank Agarwal (Rs 12 kroner) and Archdeep Singh (Rs 4 kroner). Left wallet: Rs 72 crore8.) Delhi capitals | Retained Players 2022Rishabh Pant (Rs 16 kroner), Axar Patel (Rs 9 kroner), Prithvi Shaw (Rs 7.5 kroner) and Enrique Nortje (Rs 4 kroner). Wallet Balance: Rs 47.5 crore9.) Lucknow Super Giants | Retained Players 2022KL Rahul (Rs 17 kroner), Markus Stoines (9.2 cr), and Ravi Bishnoi ( 6.5 cr). Left wallet: Rs 59 crore10.) Ahmedabad franchise | Retained Players 2022Hardik Pandya (Rs 15 crore), Rashid Khan (Rs 15 crore), and Shubman Gill (Rs 8 crore) | Purse remaining: Rs 52 crore Also Read - IPL 2022 Mega Auction Details, 10 IPL Teams, New Rules: All you need to know
With all our focus solely on international cricket, we miss the cradle where the greats of the game raise their children to success. From the prestigious Sheffield Shield to cricket, the birth of illustrious cricketers who later left an indelible mark on the rise of the game from these domestic leagues.India is also famous for its home matches which include Duleep Trophy and Ranji Trophy.With the Ranji Cup being the most important, the main focus of the selectors is to select talents to represent the country in the future.However, those who have become kings in these internal affairs also do not need to become champions of the game on the international arena. We are going to take a look at the five cricketers who had the highest average in the Ranji Cup.1. Vijay MerchantAlthough only 10 Test matches were made in the international format, Merchant's success in domestic cricket remains unparalleled.Don Bradman is the only cricketer ahead of the dealer in domestic cricket. He played for Bombay in first-class cricket and had a staggering first-class average of 71.64.Merchant played an impressive 3,639 rounds of Ranji and had an average of 98.35.Merchant played 150 matches and collected 13,470 runs, setting an as-yet-unsurpassed milestone in Indian top-flight cricket, and ideally, no cricketer has shown such promise in terms of domestic affairs.2. Sachin Tendulkar Another great draw from the ranks of Bombay, present-day Mumbai, Tendulkar was victorious in every form of game he played.First selected in 1987, he couldn't make it to eleven players. However, after making his debut the following year, he scored a hot century in his first match.A star was born and then continued his amazing hit.He managed to score 4,281 runs for the Ranji Trophy with an impressive average of 85.62.3. Vivis LaxmanA mainstay of Indian cricket, known for his elegance and classic batting that pulled India out of the quagmire of a thousand, Laxman's debut in the Ranji Cup wasn't as spectacular as you might think. After being sent off by Ranji for nothing in his first half after being sent off for 17 in the second, Laxman was dropped from the team.He quickly revived himself as his Duleep Trophy prowess made him a strong contender for next year's Ranji Cup.After his performance in the Duleep Trophy, he never had to look back because his performance in the Ranji Trophy had changed and his performance was better than before.When he finally shot the day in his state, he scored 5,764 points with an impressive 80.61 average.4- Ajay SharmaA superstar name from the ranks of Delhi, Ajay Sharma played a major role in the Ranji Cup.Sharma averaged 78.29 with 31 centuries and 7,438 runs.Despite being a hero in his own right in internal affairs, Ajay Sharma's career came to a tragic end after he was caught up in a match-fixing scandal.5. Ashok MankaduThis guy initially made a good name for himself playing for his country. However, after tough competitions in which Chetan Chauhan remained a prolific opening partner of Sunil Gavaskar, Mankad had to be content with domestic cricket.Mancad was a prominent name in Bombay, with an average score of 76.81. He was the heavy state defender due to his impressive stroke play. His records also include those of Vijay Harari.Read more - The Teams IPL Retained Players 2022 | Pitch High
How to Build Your Own Career in CricketIt is every cricketer's dream to make a career in cricket. And he became an international player. As we know, cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. Especially in India, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.It runs in people's blood. The weather, whether it's a test match or some day, or IPL people are going crazy in these countries.In childhood whenever we used to play cricket our parents hated it. Because they think playing cricket instead of studies was wastage of time.At that time they would love to see their kids to be doctor or officer rather to opt cricket as a career. But due to the hard work and talent of cricket teams, parents’ perception has been changed slowly.Nowadays cricket has also become a career in sports option for many youngsters. For choosing career in cricket, one should consider the points given below-How to Make Career in CricketTo excel in the three departments mentioned above, you need to devote a lot of your time to playing cricket. You can visit cricket academy to get help from the professional trainer, who can find the skills in you and enhance it.To play the game without spending a penny, find the nearest ground and ask your friends to play cricket with you. These local matches are the sparks for the international matches and can fulfill your dream as a career in cricket.1. Make Sure You are Good in one of the three aspects batting, bowling and fieldingCricketers should be athletic and should be talented in one of the three aspects of the cricket that are batting, bowling and fielding. If your all aspects are good then you become an all rounder player.2. Make your own identityA cricketer may be a part of a club team, state team, under -19 national teams, national team or of a franchise team. From the national team, you can play cricket at international level.You need to read the stories of Sachin Tendulkar, brian lara, Don Bradman and MS Dhoni, and self-motivate yourself to make your own identity. These stories can help you to start your career in cricket.You can also read the story of the current star player of India, Virat Kohli. How he has forged his identity in the world cricket.3. Get full knowledge about CricketThere are three main types of international cricket-test match, one day match and T20. In domestic level of cricket, there are also three types-the first-class, list A and T20.In all the cricket matches, you need to know the various places of field placement as shown in the figure. You have to aware of the rules of powerplay and normal play and rules of catching and rules of the bowling within the crease.4. Choose your aimIf you really serious about your career in cricket. First, consider the format you want to play (Batting, bowling, fielding, wicket keeping etc.) And for specialization in that format join the Particular club or team.By playing in that club you can get a chance to play at international level. But before joining any club you have to do a lot of practice on your local pitch.5. Know About your cricket BoardsIn India, BCCI- Board of Control of the Cricket in India is government board which generally Contract players. BCCI arranges the international level matches.It pays to the players and players have to follow a certain code of conduct set by the BCCI. Every country has their own cricket board.6. Think about money in cricketOnce you success to build your career in cricket. and If you make it to the international level you can earn a big amount. BCCI pays 1 crore rupees to the top Cricketers.By participating in the IPLs you can earn additional money. Most of the cricketers earn good money through sponsorships.However, the first class cricket players earn low than top cricketers. Every cricket board in the world pay very handsome salary to their players.7. Do hard work with passionIt is true that life of a cricketer seems glamorous and lucrative. But, before making it to the large stage you have to do a lot of hard work.That means spending a lot of time far from family, friends or even studies. Long training sessions and lots of traveling to different parts require lots of hard work, patience and stamina.8. Feel the importance of cricketThere are lots of perks you can get from cricket. You can get fame. You can earn money without any limit you can travel around the world for free of cost.9. Prepare yourself to perform under pressureThe downside of this career that after being a cricket player you have to go through lots of pressure. During playing the match you have to overcome from all odds and defeat the other team.But if you fail to win you have face lots of the criticism by people and media.10. Get ready for big challenge and Build Your Own Career in CricketFor making the place in the 11 of international team you have to fight a fierce competition by hard work. Thanks to the IPL, which have spawned new talented cricket places, like Jasprit Bumrah, Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav to the international team.Even for top 30, the competition is growing tough due to too many quality players are available with the advent of IPL.You can play for multiple countriesThere is ten test match playing teams. These are India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Pakistan.In India, you can get selected to home team first and through it upper levels. Every country has there own rules for selection of players in test or one-day matches.Many Sports lover are dropping comments how to start career in Cricket when they have nothing to start. I tried to find the answer and the best answer is, You should join sports internships to start your career in sports.More Know about sports - The 10 Best Sports For Girls | Good Sports for Young Girls
IPL 2022 Changes Format: 10 Teams Divided into Two Groups of FiveThe Indian Premier League 2022 will see a change in format as 10 teams will be divided into groups of five, but the number of matches for each side will remain at 14.According to the line-up released by BCCI on Friday, Group A consists of Mumbai Indians, KKR, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Supergiants.The second group will include Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans.Over the years, the IPL has been an eight-team game, with each team meeting twice in the League League stage to complete 14 matches.However, this group league format is not new to the IPL as it was once used a decade ago when the Pune Warriors and Kochi Tuskers were part of the Kerala League.Ready Reckoner for FormatThe rows and columns of the groups (A and B) were arranged according to the IPL performance: number of titles and number of finals.First of all, the IPL is grouped according to performance as Group A IM (Team 1) holds five first-team titles. Thus, the first team in Group B is CSK (Team 2) with four titles.Team 3 is again placed in Group A and that is KKR with two titles and Team 4 in question is placed in Group B which is SRH with only one title.Team 5 in Group A is again the Rajasthan Royals (first title) and the opposite team in Group B is 6 RCB, having played three finals.The teams in Group A are 7 DC, with one final appearance and two playoff matches, while the respective team in Group B are 8 Punjab Kings with one final appearance.Newcomers Lucknow Super Giants are Team 9 in Group A and Gujarat Titans respectively Team 10 in Group B.How are each of the 14 games played?Each team plays the other teams in its group twice, giving them eight matches.The remaining six matches will be played against five teams from the other group.So MI from Group A will play two matches against CSK, which is its counterpart in Group B, and one match against the other four teams.Similarly, KKR, the second team in A, plays SRH in Group B twice and all other teams once.In this way, teams (8 + 6) get 14 group league matches.Read More - The Teams IPL Retained Players 2022 | Pitch High
Best Player In IPL | God of IPLWho is the god of IPL in 2020? Who is the IPL God or IPL Father these days? IPL fans want to know who the god of IPL is. Do you have any idea who the new IPL god will be? When IPL begins, everyone begins to admire their favorites as IPL's dad. People tend to wonder who the IPL god is and try to confirm the memory of the IPL god. Therefore, if you also want to know who is the god of IPL and who is the father of IPL, read this article.Indian Premier LeagueThe Indian Premier League, also known as IPL or T20, is the Twenty20 Indian Pro Cricket League in India. The IPL was founded by the Cricket Management Board (BCCI) of India in 2007 and the league is held annually between March and May. Eight teams representing eight different states or cities in India will participate. India's IPL is very famous and is one of the busiest leagues in the world. IPL was the first game to be livestreamed on Youtube. As of 2020, 13 IPL seasons have been held, and 2020 is the 13th IPL season.Who Is The God Of Cricket In IPL?When you have to think about the god of IPL, there can be many options, so you only need to settle for one. At first, it was difficult to enter the IPL, so I thought about choosing Chris Gale as the father of the IPL. However, when it comes to batters, Gale is not the highest scorer and is a better player at this level than him. Records show that Virat Kohli has never achieved anything similar to a captain, but can also be called Virat Kohli. Therefore, it can be said here that the god of IPL could be MS Dhoni.Who Is The Baap Of IPL?The IPL god could be MS Dhoni, as he is equally wise in the role of bats and captains. He has over 4,400 IPL courses and is usually the least effective, but on average better than Chris Gale, despite lowering the rankings. In addition, he is one of Germany's Bundesliga's most effective leaders, and under his leadership, CSK is consistently qualified for the playoffs. Undoubtedly, this is usually one of the records of how smart Doni is as a leader, and even a bat. Therefore, perhaps he can be considered the father of the IPL.Who Is The God Of IPL Cricket?Once the skills are shared, based on our analysis, few people can beat MS Dhoni from below, but there could be a single player with a high record. I would like to say here that this is not a biased opinion, but we tried to write the truth in the sense of cricket. You may have different opinions about this.Who Is The New God Of IPL?The new god of IPL could be Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma reached the 4th century and reached 1156 in the T20 series. Rohit Sharma's progress is the same every day in T20 Season 13 his 2020. Rohit Sharma has a very independent personality and needs to be aggressive only when needed, so his game is not just about racing, but about himself. millisecond. After Doni, Rohit Sharma may have the potential to become the new god of IPL.Previews article - Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL | Pitch high
Competing swimmers compete in a variety of swimming styles. The Butterfly and Butterfly Races are among the most anticipated events of the Olympic Games. But you don't have to be a professional or competitive swimmer to enjoy the benefits of swimming. Learn the benefits of different swimming styles so you can decide which way you want to perform on your lap in the pool.1.FreestyleFreestyle is probably the most popular swimming stroke. Here's what you need to know about this stroke and its benefits:Free multiplication methodFreestyle is also known as forward crawl. While swimming in this stroke, your body will be in a prone position with your stomach and face facing the water. Your arms and legs will propel you into the water, while your torso remains stationary. Your arms will rotate. One arm will come out of the water while the other will be turned upside down, close to your torso in the water. Each hand will enter the water at an angle, fingers straight and close together to reduce drag.As your arms push you forward through the water, your legs will also be working harder. You will use the flutter kick to complete the freestyle swimming technique. The flutter kick is achieved by constantly moving your feet under the water in a narrow, scissor-like motion. Your knees will be slightly bent, but your feet will remain relatively parallel to the surface below at all times. Depending on how fast you want to swim, you can adjust the number of kicks for each full circle of arm movement. Your legs are an important part of freestyle swimming, but keep in mind that they provide about 10 percent of the thrust in a practicing swimmer's body.The freestyle often looks intimidating to inexperienced swimmers because it requires you to put your face in the water. Once you get used to sticking your face in the water, breathing in a free cycle is relatively easy. When one of your arms rises out of the water, simply turn your face to the side and breathe in. With your hand lowered, lower your face back into the water. Some swimmers take turns when it comes to breathing, while others stay on one side.Benefits of Free SwimmingYou can burn hundreds of calories in just half an hour of freestyle swimming. What are the biggest benefits of this punch?The freestyle swim, a favorite among long-distance swimmers, is the most effective stroke. Freestyle takes you further than others without spending a lot of energy. If you prefer to set your swimming exercises to the number of laps, this will help you reach your goal faster.Freestyle also gives you a full-body workout. Work the muscles in your arms, legs, torso, and back. If you are looking for a special swimming technique to tone your back muscles, freestyle swimming is definitely the way to go.While the freestyle has many benefits, keep in mind that mastering the freestyle can be more challenging than mastering other options, such as breaststroke.2. BreaststrokeThe best swimming style is a matter of opinion. If you're swimming for the first time, breaststroke may be the easiest place to start. Brake bumps are a great option for anyone looking for a slower alternative to freestyle swimming. Here's what you need to know about the breaststroke technique and its benefits:Stroke TechniqueBreaststroke, like freestyle, involves different movements of the arms and legs. Your body is in the same horizontal position as during freestyle swimming, but you will use different motions to propel yourself through the water. Your arms at the same time will be in a semi-circular motion under the water. Your arms, bent at the elbows, will then join your chest, remaining underwater as you swim in this blow.As your arms move at this rate, your legs will speed you forward in a technique called the whip kick or frog kick. When performing this kick, your feet should be hip-width apart behind you. With your knees and feet bent, feet apart, then bring them back together to form a smooth line. Repeat this movement with the movement of the arm. The optimal cadence allows your hands to rest while kicking and vice versa.The last stage of the chest stroke is your breath. It is possible to complete the movement of the arms and legs for this stroke while keeping the head completely out of the water. If you want to add a breathing technique to complete the stroke, you will submerge your head under water for each cycle of the stroke. Use your shoulders to pull your head out Water and breath. As his arms move forward in the water, his shoulders fall completely and he dips his head back under the water.3. BackstrokeUnlike most other swimming strokes, your face will not be in the water during the backstroke. Instead, you'll be on your back in the water, as the name suggests. Here are some tips to improve your back technique and reap the benefits of this style:Backstroke TechniqueYou can think of backstroke as a mirror image of freestyle. It will face you in the water rather than face down. As you move your arms and legs, you will remain in this horizontal position while looking up. Your arms will propel you forward in a windmill-like motion. One hand will come out of the water and rise, and the other will move under you in the water. You will perform this movement alternately: one hand goes up and the other goes down. Keep your arms close to your ears as you fall into the water. Also, you'll want to keep your arms as straight as possible and your fingers together to reduce resistance. Try to prevent your hips from falling into the water. Excessive lowering of the hips will slow the forward movement.When your arms push you through the water, your legs will use the same pulsating strokes that you used during freestyle swimming. Your legs will bend slightly as you kick in a successive motion. You can set the pace of the kick depending on how fast you want to move.The beauty of backstroke is that you just need to focus on the movements of your arms and legs. There are no breathing techniques to worry about because your face is always above water.Benefits of BackstrokeSwimming in backstroke burns about 250 calories in 30 minutes. The pros and cons of swimming strokes often depend on what you look forward to from your time in the water. The back stroke offers many benefits in addition to other back strokes. For example, backstroke can help improve your posture because your muscles need to work to keep your back straight in the water. It can also help improve hip flexibility. Like other swimming strokes, these strokes will also work the muscles in your arms, legs, and torso.The position of the head is a small aspect of the back to consider. Because your line of sight is directed upward and not in front of you, some people are a little anxious about seeing where they go in the water. You can overcome this by counting the number of strokes needed to complete a lap.4. SidestrokeThe side kick can be performed alone or with the help of a kickboard. You may be less familiar with this punch because it is not used during competitive events. Here's a look at the techniques and benefits of stroke:Backstroke TechniqueAs the name suggests, you will swim with this stroke on your side. Begin by placing your body on one side of the water. Spread your arm forward in the water under that part of your body. The upper hand will rest on your body in a horizontal position. Place your head on an outstretched hand directly in front of you. Your head will not move from this position when you are swimming sideways. Since your face doesn't get into the water, you don't have to worry about breathing technique.Both arms move during the side kick. The arm extended in front of you is called the main arm. Your lead arm and the arm at your side will flow down through the water with your elbows bent. Your hands will meet in front of your chest and then straighten, returning to the starting position.During sidestroke, most of your forward momentum will come from your legs. You will move your legs using a scissor kick, which means your legs move back and forth beneath the water in an alternating motion. As you kick, your arms will move toward one another and then back to a straight position.Benefits of SidestrokeYou can burn more than 200 calories in 30 minutes of swimming on your side. While not a competitive strike, lifeguards often use the lateral strike to defend themselves in the water. So knowing how to swim on your side can come in handy if you have any emergency. You'll use the muscles in your arms and legs to propel yourself forward, while your core muscles work to maintain a smooth horizontal position in the water.From an exercise standpoint, the side strike allows you to keep your face above the water while working multiple muscle groups.From an exercise standpoint, the side strike allows you to keep your face above the water while working multiple muscle groups.5. ButterflyOf all the different swimming styles, the butterfly is perhaps the most challenging. The butterfly requires a lot of strength and coordination, which takes time to develop. Here's what you should know about this style of swimming:Butterfly Stroke TechniqueThis pattern is called a butterfly because of the way the swimmer's arms move while swimming. Your arms look like a pair of wings, rising in and out of the water together. Your body is in the same horizontal position required for breaststroke and freestyle swimming. Begin with your arms outstretched in front of you, and your thumbs facing the water. Move your arms down and out, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Your arms should form a Y in front of your body. Pull your arms back across the water parallel to your body. He will then pull them out of the water and start the cycle again.As your arms move through this circuit, your legs will continue to move using a technique called the dolphin kick. During a dolphin kick, your feet come together in a smooth line. Your feet together move up and down, propelling you forward in the water. As you kick, your heels and the soles of your feet will break the surface of the water. You'll kick as soon as your arms get into the water and slide down.The butterfly breathing technique is similar to breaststroke. You will use your shoulder muscles to lift your head out of the water and back down. You should come to breathe while your arms recover and prepare to breathe again.Butterfly stroke benefitsThe butterfly burns the most calories in any swimming style, about 450 calories per 30 minutes of swimming. This punch is a great option to combine both upper body and upper body workouts. During this stroke, you're challenging your core muscles to keep your body stable while your arms and legs move together. It also works the muscles in your arms, chest, and upper back to raise both arms out of the water and over your head. Positioning your body during a butterfly also helps improve overall flexibility.Although it is a great exercise, mastering the intricate movements of the butterfly can be a challenge. If you are looking for a challenge on the water, Butterfly is the way to go.Get swimming gear at All American SwimWhat style of swimming provides the best exercise? It depends on your goals and preferences. No matter what blows you use, you need the right equipment to get into the water. Shop suits, goggles, and more at All American Swim.Also Read - Check out five significant types of swimming styles!
Barcelona-based studio Monster League has revealed the launch of its NFT-based e-sports platform Mokens League.The platform includes games like soccer, tennis, baseball, hockey, and beach volleyball, with the gameplay environment to win focused on gameplay.From novice to expert, players will be able to earn in-game currency by playing and winning games, tournaments and leagues. This currency can be used to buy NFT characters for a player's team, or it can be traded, borrowed, or sold.The same currency will also be used to purchase consumables and upgrade the display capabilities of NFT characters, which are unique and are randomly generated. Upgrading it should increase its market value.The coming launchIn the coming months, there are plans to sell public and private $MOKA, the Mokens League token, and launch in-game NFTs through its marketplace.Martin Repetto and Maximo Redis, founders of the Mokens League, have decades of experience building start-ups like cryptocurrency firm Voxelas and game builder Atmosfire.“NFTs and tokens can entice players to play our games, but as always, players will need to keep up with the great esports mechanics and gameplay,” said Martin Repetto, CEO of Monster League Studios."Right now, the most played game in the world is competitive esports. So our top priority at the moment is to create a game that is fun to play, easy to advance in, but difficult to master."“Just like chess or poker, there will be different levels that people can compete at without being outdone by professional or expert players. These games should be just as fun as you should watch them, because the streaming community is the main driver.” of game adoption. . He's the driver now."Ignite Tournaments, the organizer of the Play-to-win contest, recently raised $10 million to create an online gaming tournament and mobile streaming platform.Also Read - Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India
IPL Schedule 2022 – Group A, Group B Fixtures, Teams & MatchesThe 15th edition of the Indian Premier League is ready to return with more entertainment and more teams. IPL 2022 is set to start as of the scheduled date and time in India. For the Indian Premier League fans, we have shared detailed information about the 15th Indian Premier League. Read this writing till the end and learn about the new edition of the Indian Premier League i.e. IPL 2022 schedule, teams, matches, fixtures, date, and time. By this writing, you will get detailed and detailed information about the 2022 Indian Premier League.IPL Schedule 2022The 2022 Indian Premier League will be played in two separate virtual groups. The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League will include two groups, namely Group A and Group B. It will take place on March 26th. The final match of 2022 and IPL 2022 will be played on May 29, 2022. The list of each group of Indian Premier League teams is mentioned in this article along with the fixture schedule and dates.LeagueIndian Premier LeagueMatch FormatT20IPL Schedule 202226th March 2022 to 29th May 2022.IPL 2022 Start Date26th March 2022IPL 2022 Final Match Date29th May 2022Host CountryIndiaMatches74 (Seventy Four)No. of Participants10 (Ten)Title SponsorTATAOfficial Websiteiplt20.comA total of 70 matches will be played between two groups and 10 teams or participants in the 15th Indian Premier League, and all matches will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium, DY Patel Stadium, and MCA International Stadium. Each team played four games at Wankhede Stadium, four games at DY Patil Stadium, three games at Brabourne Stadium, and three games at MCA International. This means that out of the total number of matches, twenty matches will be played at Wankidi Stadium and DY Batel Stadium and fifteen will be played at Brabourne Stadium (CCI) and MCA International Stadium.IPL Teams 2022The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played differently from the previous 14 editions. As we know that two new teams will be the Indian Premier League 2022, these two teams are Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. All 12th Indian Premier League franchises are divided into two groups, Indian Premier League has five teams in each group, see the tabular information and learn about the IPL 2022 team group.TATA IPL 2022 TeamsGroup-AGroup-B(1.) Mumbai Indian(2.) Chennai Super Kings(3.) Kolkata Knight Riders(4.) Sunrisers Hyderabad(5.) Rajasthan Royals(6.) Royal Challengers Bangalore(7.) Delhi Capitals(8.) Punjab Kings(9.) Lucknow Super Giants(10.) Gujarat TitansIPL 2022 Group A TeamsThe Group A teams of the 2022 Indian Premier League are Mumbai India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Rajasthan, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants. Each team in Group A of the 2022 Indian Premier League will play two matches with four teams each and each team will play one match with Group B of the Indian Premier League. Group B teams that will be in the same row as Group A will play two matches between them. In this way, the team will play a total of 14 matches with 10 other participants.Group A Teams and Player list are as follows, check the tabulated information.TeamsPlayersMumbai IndianRohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Tim David, Jofra Archer, Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Dewald Brevis, Daniel Sams, N. Tilak Varma, Murugan Ashwin, Tymal Mills, Jaydev Unadkat, Riley Meredith, Fabian Allen, Mayank Markande, Sanjay Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Basil Thampi, Anmolpreet Singh, Aryan Juyal, Ramandeep Singh, Rahul Buddhi, Hrithik Shokeen, Mohd. Arshad KhanKolkata Knight RidersShreyas Iyer (C), Andre Russell (VC), Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Sunil Narine, Sam Billings, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Alex Hales, Ajinkya Rahane, Mohammad Nabi, Sheldon Jackson, Rinku Singh, Ashok Sharma, Chamika Karunaratne, Abhijeet Tomar, Rasikh Dar, Anukul Roy, Baba Indrajith, Aman Khan, Ramesh Kumar, Pratham SinghRajasthan RoyalsSanju Samson (C), Jos Buttler, Prasidh Krishna, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Devdutt Padikkal, Yuzvendra Chahal, R. Ashwin, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Navdeep Saini, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Neesham, Karun Nair, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Obed Mccoy, Daryl Mitchell, K.C Cariappa, Anunay Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Dhruv Jurel, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Shubham Garhwal, Baltej DhandaDelhi CapitalsRishabh Pant (C), Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje, David Warner, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Rovman Powell, K.S. Bharat, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Yadav, Tim Seifert, Pravin Dubey, Lungisani Ngidi, Yash Dhull, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ripal Patel, Vicky OstwalLucknow Super GiantsKL Rahul (C), Avesh Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Mark Wood, Quinton De Kock, Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmanta Chameera, Evin Lewis, K. Gowtham, Kyle Mayers, Shahbaz Nadeem, Ankit Singh Rajpoot, Manan Vohra, B. Sai Sudharsan, Karan Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Writtick Chatterjee, Atharva Taide, Baltej DhandaIPL 2022 Group B TeamsThe 2022 Indian Premier League Group B teams are Chennai Super Kings, Sun Racers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, and Gujarat Titans. Each team in Group B of the 2022 Indian Premier League will play two matches with four teams per team and each team will play one match with Group A of the Indian Premier League. Two matches will be played between the teams of Group A which will be in the same class as Group B etc. 14 matches will be played.Group B Teams and Player list are as follows, check the tabulated information.TeamsPlayersSunrise HyderabadKane Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tripathi, Romario Shepherd, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T. Natarajan, Abdul Samad, Umran Malik, Kartik Tyagi, Aiden Markram, Sean Abbott, Glenn Phillips, Shreyas Gopal, Vishnu Vinod, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Priyam Garg, R Samarth, Jagadeesha Suchith, Shashank Singh, Saurabh Dubey, Shubham Garhwal, Baltej DhandaPunjab KingsMayank Agarwal (C), Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Shahrukh Khan, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Odean Smith, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vaibhav Arora, Raj Angad Bawa, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Sandeep Sharma, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Benny Howell, Ishan Porel, Prerak Mankad, Ansh Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Writtick Chatterjee, Atharva Taide, Baltej DhandaChennai Super KingsRavindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, MS Dhoni (C), Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dwayne Bravo, Shivam Dube, Chris Jordan, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Prashant Solanki, Devon Conway, Mahesh Theekshana, Dwaine Pretorius, K.Bhagath Varma, Simarjeet Singh, N. Jagadeesan, C.Hari Nishaanth, K.M. Asif, Tushar Deshpande, Subhranshu Senapati, Mukesh Choudhary,Royal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli (C), Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Faf Du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Shahbaz Ahamad, David Willey, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Siddharth Kaul, Jason Behrendorff, Karn Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Chama Milind, Akash Deep, Aneeshwar Gautam, Luvnith Sisodia, Writtick Chatterjee, Atharva Taide, Baltej DhandaGujarat TitansRashid Khan, Hardik Pandya (C), Lockie Ferguson, Rahul Tewatia, Shubman Gill, Mohammad Shami, Yash Dayal, David Miller, R. Sai Kishore, Abhinav Sadarangani, Matthew Wade, Alzarri Joseph, Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Dominic Drakes, Varun Aaron, Gurkeerat Singh, Noor Ahmad, Darshan Nalkande, Pradeep SangwanIPL 2022 Schedule Indian Premier League 2022 Group A & Group B Matches (Schedule) are tabulated below, check them out and learn about the same.IPL Schedule 2022MatchesDateTimeCSK v/s KKR26-March-202207:30 PMSRH v/s RR27-March-202207:30 PMGT v/s RCB28-March-202207:30 PMDC v/s MI29-March-202207:30 PMLSG v/s PBKS30-March-202207:30 PMKKR v/s SRH31-March-202207:30 PMRR v/s DC01-April-202207:30 PMRCB v/s MI02-April-202203:30 PMLSG v/s GT02-April-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s CSK03-April-202203:30 PMSRH v/s RCB03-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s GT04-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s KKR05-April-202207:30 PMCSK v/s RCB06-April-202207:30 PMSRH v/s PBKS07-April-202207:30 PMRR v/s KKR08-April-202207:30 PMLSG v/s DC09-April-202203:30 PMGT v/s CSK09-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s SRH10-April-202203:30 PMRCB v/s RR10-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s LSG11-April-202207:30 PMKKR v/s GT12-April-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s RR13-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s CSK14-April-202207:30 PMKKR v/s RCB15-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s PBKS16-April-202203:30 PMSRH v/s MI16-April-202207:30 PMRR v/s GT17-April-202203:30 PMCSK v/s LSG17-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s RCB18-April-202207:30 PMLSG v/s CSK19-April-202207:30 PMGT v/s SRH20-April-202207:30 PMKKR v/s PBKS21-April-202207:30 PMRR v/s MI22-April-202207:30 PMRCB v/s LSG23-April-202203:30 PMGT v/s DC23-April-202207:30 PMMI v/s PBKS24-April-202203:30 PMRR v/s LSG24-April-202207:30 PMCSK v/s SRH25-April-202207:30 PMDC v/s GT26-April-202207:30 PMSRH v/s KKR27-April-202207:30 PMCSK v/s RR28-April-202207:30 PMLSG v/s MI29-April-202207:30 PMGT v/s KKR30-April-202207:30 PMSRH v/s DC30-April-202207:30 PMRCB v/s PBKS01-May-202203:30 PMKKR v/s CSK01-May-202207:30 PMMI v/s DC02-May-202207:30 PMRCB v/s GT03-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s LSG04-May-202207:30 PMRR v/s CSK05-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s MI06-May-202207:30 PMSRH v/s LSG07-May-202207:30 PMRR v/s RCB08-May-202203:30 PMCSK v/s DC08-May-202207:30 PMGT v/s PBKS09-May-202207:30 PMMI v/s SRH10-May-202207:30 PMRCB v/s KKR11-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s DC12-May-202207:30 PMGT v/s RR13-May-202207:30 PMKKR v/s MI14-May-202203:30 PMLSG v/s SRH14-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s RCB15-May-202203:30 PMCSK v/s GT15-May-202207:30 PMLSG v/s KKR16-May-202207:30 PMMI v/s RR17-May-202207:30 PMPBKS v/s SRH18-May-202207:30 PMDC v/s LSG19-May-202207:30 PMRCB v/s CSK20-May-202207:30 PMKKR v/s RR21-May-202207:30 PMQualifier-122-May-202207:30 PMEliminator24-May-202207:30 PMQualifier-227-May-202207:30 PMFINAL29-May-202207:30 PM All 70 matches of the 2022 Indian Premier League will be played in Mumbai and Pune. The venues for the playoff match have yet to be decided, and a decision is expected soon. In this way, we learn about the matches, schedules, and other important details of the Indian Premier League 2022. If you have any questions or queries related to this, feel free to give your valuable comments.Also, Read - Who Is God of IPL? Check Who is the God of Cricket in IPL
BCCI IPL 2022 Updates IPL 2022 will allow 25 percent capacity in stadiums to fansThe matches will be played at the stadiums of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune.IPL 2022 resumes with CSK vs KKR in MumbaiThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday that the stadiums will allow more than 25 percent of the crowd capacity for the upcoming 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. In Maharashtra: 55 league matches in three stadiums in Mumbai and 15 matches in Pune.The IPL 2022 tournament will resume with the Chennai Super Kings match against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 at Wankidi Stadium. The match will be a momentous occasion as the 15th league of the mass championship will welcome the return of the fans to the stadium after a short pause due to the epidemic.Tickets for #TATAIPL 2022 will be from 12 PM IST onwards todayGo get your ticket, see you at the booth!Details belowIndian Premier League (IPL) March 23, 2022Enthusiastic cricket fans are ready to watch exciting matches of their favorite players in the most awaited cricket tournament in history. Fans will be able to purchase tickets for the league stage of the tournament starting March 23 at 12 noon on the official website.Matches will be played in stadiums in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, with 25% of the audience attending as per COVID-19 protocol. In total, there will be 20 matches at Wankhede Stadium and DY Patel Stadium, and 15 each at Brabourne and MCA International Stadium, Pune.
Most Winning Teams In IPLThe wait is almost about to get over for the 10-teams 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as it is all set to start on Saturday (March 26). Reigning IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with Kolkata knight Riders (KK) in the opening game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai which will be a re-match of last year’s final. Two new teams are added and a total of ten teams will be in contention for the title. The last time ten teams participated in the IPL was way back in the year 2011 when CSK went on to lift their back-to-back second title.Most consistent teamsMaintaining consistency in the shortest format of the game is never easy for the teams. In a format where a game can change in a blink of an eye, it takes a lot of effort from a team to be consistent in T20s. But over the years, one has seen several teams in IPL maintaining consistency not only in a single season but year after year. So with a brand new season of IPL just about to start, we are taking a look at the top 5 teams with the best winning percentage in the tournament.Chennai Super Kings have the best winning percentage in the IPL so far. The four-time champions have won 117 out of their 195 games and have a winning percentage of 60.30. They are followed by Mumbai Indians who have a winning percentage of 58.52. No team has won more games (127) and more titles (5) than Mumbai in the IPL.Kolkata Knight Riders are at number three for winning 108 of their 209 games. They have a winning percentage of 51.67. They are followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at number four and five respectively. Sunrisers Hyderabad has a winning percentage of 50.00 for winning 69 of their 138 games. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have won 86 of their 175 games and have a winning percentage of 49.71.TeamMatchesWonLostTieNo resultWin %Chennai Super Kings195117771160.30Mumbai Indians217127904058.52Kolkata Knight Riders2091081014051.67Sunrisers Hyderabad13869694050.00Rajasthan Royals17586873249.71Royal Challengers Bangalore2111001073448.30Delhi Capitals210961124246.15Punjab Kings204941104046.07
Mumbai: The champions of Chennai Super Kings will kick off the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League against former winner Kolkata Knights Riders on Saturday when the Twenty20 Championship returns home with an expanded edition after adding two new teams.The entire 2020 edition of the cash-rich tournament and the second half of last year's tournament were held in the UAE as India battled the COVID-19 pandemic.Mumbai will host 55 matches at three stadiums in and around the city, while Pune, also located in the western state of Maharashtra, will host the remaining 15 matches in the league, meaning there will be no need for air travel for the ten franchises.With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the country during the 2022 edition, fans will be able to attend matches with a 25% occupancy limit.The IPL, which counts Bollywood stars and billionaires among its franchises and attracts the best cricketers from around the world, will receive a combined payment of $1.7 billion from Lucknow and Ahmedabad to participate in the world's largest cricket tournament. After that, it will be expanded to 10 teams.One of the most consistent teams since the tournament began in 2008, Chennai beat Kolkata to claim their fourth IPL title last year, and Saturday's season-opener will be a repeat of 2021 final.The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a statement, "The match will be a very important occasion as the 15th edition of the Indian Junior League will welcome the fans back to the stadium after a short break due to the epidemic."Kolkata will have a chance to take revenge on Saturday at Wankedi Stadium overlooking the Arabian Sea, as the two teams will have new leaders at this year's edition.India's former World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in a surprise announcement on Thursday, handed the reins of Chennai to Ravindra Jadeja, the five-time national team runner-up."Jadeja, who has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will be the third player to lead CSK," the team said. Dhoni will continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond.Kolkata will be led by Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer.Bangalore's royal challengers were also forced to change leadership and Pfaff du Plessis was appointed as their leader after the resignation of leading Indian batsman Virat Kohli.Rohit Sharma will take charge of the five-time title-winning India captain, as the team will play 11 of 14 league matches at three stadiums in their cities."It's a relatively new team, a lot of new people have joined in," Rohit told reporters. "70-80% of the team has never played in Mumbai before. So there is no added advantage."Read More -IPL 2022: Teams who best win percentage in IPL history
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samsun hopes his team will play cricket fearlessly and end their 13-year drought in the Indian Premier League (IPL).The inaugural IPL champions in 2008, Rajasthan Royals have built a strong organization in their ranks this season with some great players like Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal as well as Samson."We have a different team this time, and there are some new members on the team, so it's important that we unite and understand our teammates," Samson told RR against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday. Before the first match of the IPL 2022.“We definitely learned a lot from the past 2-3 seasons. We discussed and worked out some options and got a great team up for auction.”Sango said the royals have a variety on the team in the nearly two-month tournament this season.“We have a lot of Indian and international strength in our squad. This is a very long tournament. We need to understand the mentality, physical condition, and form of all the players. But we have enough options to play.”“I think this formula has to be played with a very brave mindset and this year this team has that kind of personality. So we like to go out and express ourselves.” Lasith Malinga recently joined the Rajasthan Royals as the team's bowling coach, and Samson said the pacemaker in Sri Lanka adds a lot of value and makes his job easier.“It is great to have people like Lasith and Kumar Sangakara (key cricketer) who have grown up watching and admiring almost every cricketer for everything they have done on the pitch. Now they are just trying to help youngsters like us understand their game better.”“Every conversation we had with Lasith makes bowling very simple and easy and brings a lot of clarity to every player. He definitely makes things easier for me as a leader.RR will play their first match on March 29th at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.Also Read - IPL 2022: Teams who best win percentage in IPL history
RCB vs KKR: RCB up against confident KKRBowling has over the years been the Achilles heel of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He came back to bite them in the first match of IPL 2022 against the Punjab Kings where they failed to defend 205.It will be tough for Vav de Plessis and his men when they take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at DY Patel Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday night. KKR kicked off its campaign with a convincing six-wicket victory over defending champion Chennai Super Kings.The place was a great hunting ground for Kolkata who never lost a match there. Furthermore, they enter the competition with the psychological advantage of beating RCB in three games, including last season's playoffs. Although the RCB facelift was largely unused in the previous game, Hearts would win with a top-flight performance led by Captain Du Plessis, who began his campaign for his new franchise with 88 off 57 balls.Add to that the form of Virat Kohli and the ability of young Anuj Rawat, and RCB is off to a good start. His middle system, anchored by Dinesh Karthik, has plenty of firepowers, including the dangerous David Wylie, Sheriff Rutherford, and Shahbaz Ahmed. With an explosive batting lineup, the main square you'll need to check past champions is bowling.While they still miss the services of Josh Hazelwood, the quick attacks from Willy and Mohamed Siraj, who have forgotten the first start, will have to put their house in order. Siraj, who has failed on more than one count, has to put the night of terror behind him and start over. He gave RCB an extra 22, in which Siraj scored 10 runs.And in an effort to throw the ball wide, the 28-year-old's streak and height dominated all over. Unlike the previous match, RCB should focus on bowling early with Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga. Using the Shahbaz spinner, which only throws one, can also help the RCB.On the other hand, Kolkata ticked most of the boxes against CSK and the depth of their strike could be a worrying factor for the opponent. Starting with Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer, they have potential winners up to No. 8 hitter Sunil Naren.Umesh Yadav will be their main weapon in the power game, and one area they will need to improve is their 47 death overruns in the last three times against CSK. Since the dew factor is important to a team's strategy, winning the lottery would be the obvious choice.previous view - SRH vs RR: Sanju Samson expects RR to play fearless cricket
IPL 2022 Points Table, Orange Cap, and Purple Cap: Two players from Lucknow Super Giants, Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hooda have made their way to the top-5 in the run-scoring chart.Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) scored their first win by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets in match seven at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. CSK set a target of 211 innings and LSG hit the target in 19.3 increments of four wickets.The star of the night was Evin Lewis, who went on 55-for-23, and goalkeeper-hitter Quinton De Kock, who went 61-for-45 with LSG. This is the first time that CSK has lost the first two matches of an Indian Premier League season.CSK benefited from the impressive performance of Robin Uthappa, who scored half a century, followed by Shivam Dubey (49) and Moeen Ali (35). LSG also had a tough fight as captain KL Rahul (40) and Quinton de Kock (61) gave the team a great start. The duo of Evin Lewis (55*) and Ayush Badoni scored 25 points against Shivam Dhobe to take the match out of CSK. Ravi Bishnoi, Avish Khan, and Andrew Thai all took two nibs for LSG.IPL 2022 Racing Orange CapWith big wins, two LSG players, Deepak Hooda and Aayush Badoni broke into the top five on the hit lists. Robin Uthappa, who scored 50 points with CSK, climbed to third, and RCB captain Fav de Plessis remained in the lead.1. Faf du Plessis (RCB)- 93 runs2. Ishan Kishan (MI)- 81 runs3. Robin Uthappa (CSK)- 78 runs4. Ayush Badoni (LSG)- 73 runs5. Deepak Hooda (LSG)- 68 runsChennai Super Kings veteran Dwayne Bravo became the veteran English Premier League wicket player on Thursday, defeating Lasith Malinga during his side's match against LSG. Bravo broke the previous record for Indian bowlers in Mumbai by knocking out LSG's Deepak Hooda in the 18th inning.Sri Lankan sprinter Wanindu Hasaranga continues to lead, followed by Umesh Yadav (4) in second. Bravo is in third place (4), followed by Akash Deep and Kuldeep Yadav.1. Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB)- 5 wickets2. Umesh Yadav (KKR)- 4 wickets3. Dwayne Bravo (CSK)- 4 wickets4. Akash Deep (RCB)- 4 wickets5. Kuldeep Yadav (DC)- 3 wicketsAlso Read, - IPL 2022, RCB vs KKR: RCB up against confident KKR
Bossaball has been preparing for court rulings for years to come. It is practically the most modern game in all aspects. Being the perfect blend of volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, and music, Bossball provides the essence of every entertainment item. We have done our best to give you a short and comprehensive guide to help you learn Bossball well.This comprehensive Bossaball Player's Guide includes a brief history, game items, equipment, and rules for Bossaball, including pitch dimensions, player positions, scoring systems, fouls, penalties, skills, abilities, and strategies for playing Premier Bossaball. Bossaball is played on an inflatable court with a hanging net and 2 trampolines. The gameplay is similar to volleyball and soccer but includes gymnastics.Let’s start exploring this wonderful sport in detailBossaball: How to Play Bossaball Rules | Court Makeup & Team Composition, Scoring & Skills [ Players Guide 2022]Bossaball is a fairly new team sport that appeared recently, in 2004, through the efforts of Philippe Eichmann, a Belgian who lives in Spain. In Bossaball, each team consists of 3 to 5 players.Bossaball is played on an inflatable court with a three-meter-high net and starting points in the middle, one on each side of the net, one player from each team (at a time) rising high while throwing the ball in the opposite direction.There are different pitches depending on age and competition factors. However, the standard Bhosapal Stadium is 150 feet long and 90 feet wide. The sport is a unique blend of volleyball (for the style of play and the court), football (for the use of the legs, head, and chest), acrobatics or gymnastics (for flexible movements), and music (for non-stop fun).To score points, players on one of the teams must pass the ball through the net and land on the opposing game court, defeating the opponents.Players can play by jumping on the inflatable court, hitting the ball with their hands (like a volleyball), feet, head, and chest (as in soccer) through the net, and landing on the other side of the net.Each hit has a unique bonus. When a player hits the ball "with his hands" and the ball falls toward the opponent on the inflatable field, he gets one point. But, if the same ball falls inside the trampoline, you get 3 points.On the contrary, when a player sends the ball in front of his opponents with the help of his “head, foot or chest”, he is awarded 3 points for landing the ball in an inflatable court and 3 points for landing the ball inside an inflatable court. One. 5 points for that. trampoline; This game is played with the best 3 or 5 combinations. The set is won when a team scores 25 points against the opposing team. While winning the match, the team must win 2 sets of 3 or 3 sets of 5.However, Bossaball has attracted unprecedented interest from sports fans as a newly invented sport that is widely used in many countries in Europe, America, and the Middle East, such as Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, Mexico, and Turkey, France, Switzerland, Portugal. make his way Czech Republic, Romania, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Kuwait, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Hungary.Brief History of BossaballThe sport does not have a rich history, as Philippe Eichmann, a Belgian tennis player and football fan based in Spain, introduced it in 2004.No matter how young the sport is, it has definitely been pushed in a positive direction. Bossaball got its stern and flabby name from the Brazilian musical "Bossa Nova". Linguistically, the word pusa means "taste or attitude."Perhaps that is why music is such an integral part of the game. Whenever you get the chance to play or watch Bossaball, you will surely enjoy its music, which is played only to increase the confidence of the players and entertain the audience.5 years after its invention, the sport rose to fame and the first World Cup finals were held in Turkey in 2009. Three European Cups were also held from 2010 to 2011. The second World Cup was held in Bonaire in 2013.After a two-year hiatus, the European Cup was again held in the Netherlands in 2014. In 2015, the centenary of the sport, the third World Cup was held in Spain. The last major Bossaball event was held in Brazil in 2016.Object of GameThe object of the game is to score 25 points before the opposing team wins a set and wins 2 sets (best of 3) or 3 sets (best of 5) to win the match.In bossaball, players of both teams try to hit the ball so that it crosses the net and lands on the opposite court, just like in volleyball.However, her goal is not the same as that of volleyball. Unlike volleyball, which only allows the use of the hands to hit the ball, volleyball allows the use of the legs, head, and chest with both hands.Materials needed to play bossaballBossaball requires a special kind of court. The entire playing field must be inflated except for the center net. Regardless of your playground, you need 2 trampolines.Each trampoline is installed on each side of the court in the center of the front zone to help players jump higher. In addition, it requires an airtight rubber ball similar to that used in volleyball or volleyball.Players from both teams must wear different colored uniforms. Since the game is played on a soft inflatable court, there is no need to wear shoes or anything that could cause the playing field to shrink.Bossaball rules complete guideBossaball follows certain rules that make it an organized and competitive sport. Bossaball rules are as unique as this game. We know its rules well.Rule 1. Dimensions of the court for the bossaballBossaball courts come in different sizes depending on the age or level of the players i.e. professional component, intermediate, beginner, mature, minor, adult, youth, and child.However, the recommended size for your playground is 50 yards (150 feet) by 30 yards (90 feet). The court must be heavy enough to warrant a jump. Players must stay within the confines of the court to avoid fouls because an area other than this bloated court is out of bounds.The playground is fully inflatable with two trampolines pre-installed, one trampoline on each side of the playground, located side by side in the middle of the field and sectioned with a net.These two trampolines, which are located opposite each other, are used by only two players (each player on a team) at a time. Each new player occupies his starting point when his team scores a point. Players must enter the trampoline clockwise to ensure that all players enter.There is a hanging net in the middle of the field. This net is 3 meters high. Players must avoid touching the net with any part of their body to avoid mistakes.Rule #2. Make a TeamBeing a team sport, Bosabal is surprisingly great;3 to 5 players can play the gameYou can play male, female or mixed.In the mixed team, you can choose any number of any gender.However, you do not have to specify a specific number of men or women.Rule #3. Players AttitudeRegarding player positions, the following rules apply;The remaining players stand outside the trampoline and help their teammates (inside the trampoline) by spinning a strange ball towards it with the help of their hands, feet, head, or chest.Outside players act as helpers.While the inner player plays the role of the scorer by hitting the ball on the opposite court while constantly jumping acrobatic inside the trampoline.The only responsibility of the player holding the trampoline is to earn points for his team, as the trampoline supports him to jump high and hit the ball hard on his opponents. According to the rules, each player on the team must enter the trampoline in turns.This trampoline change is subject to one-point scoring. When the team scores points, the player inside the jump board leaves his place and his new teammate enters the tee.Note: Each team must place their new player on the trampoline clockwise.Rule #4. Match LengthThis game has no time limit. Instead, it is based on a set number of combos and points that must be earned.If a team scores 25 points and is 2 points ahead of the opposing team, the set is won.To win the match, the team must win more seats than these competitors.In general, a football match can consist of 3 to 5 groups. Each set can be shorter or longer depending on how long it takes you to reach your target result (25).Rule #5. Bossaball Scoring SystemAs we have discussed above that;The winning goal for a group is 25 points, and for a match, 2 groups (from 3 groups) or 3 groups (from 5 groups).If both teams score 24-24 points, the first team to advance by two points wins the set.In Bosabal, points are scored when a team drops the ball to the opponent's side after crossing the net. Basically, there are two ways for the ball to cross the net and land on the other side of the field and they are as follows:Use of hands (volleyball touch)Players can use their hands to push the ball across the net and down the other side of the court through the hands.A point is scored when the ball is thrown/hit with the hands, and lands on the opponent's court far from the jumping platform.If it lands inside the trampoline, it awards 3 points to the team that hit the ball.Using feet, head, chest, or any other part except hands (Soccer touch)When a team hits the ball with their foot, head, or chest, and that ball lands on the opponent's court (other than the jump board), they score 3 points.If that ball hits the trampoline from the inside, the team gets 5 points.Rule #7. Dishonesty and PunishmentA game without rules seems like a random and chaotic activity. Playing without mistakes and penalties is a disaster. Dishonesty is the result of violating existing rules and there is a penalty for this violation. Thus, they (blame and punishment) go hand in hand in every game on the planet.We will find out what to avoid when playing batting to prevent subsequent fouls and penalties.Players may not touch the net with any part of the body. If they touch it, it is considered that they made a mistake.Players may not touch the ball with their hands more than once. They can only bowl once with their hands.Players can touch the ball 5 times when in their possession.He must send the ball in the opposite direction once he has touched the ball 5 times. Otherwise, the whole team is said to have made a mistake.When the ball goes out of bounds, it's a mistake.It is considered a foul when the ball hits the net and lands on the same side of the court from which it was struck.Rule #8. The rule of BhuspalThere are usually three referees in a football match. One is the main referee and two of his assistants. The main referee is the 'Samba' field referee, who is located inside the field near the net possession position. You have to declare points, legal acts, and dishonesty.The other two assistant referees (sitting outside) must assist the main referee in making decisions. Your task is to count the number of touches in both; Click on Volley and click on Football.Rule #9. Skills, Techniques, and EducationBossaball may require additional skills from volleyball or soccer. Volleyball and soccer are, without a doubt, very demanding and demanding sports, but batting requires a little more than that.It combines not only (volleyball and football), but also an additional component - gymnastics. Let's learn the skills and techniques needed to play batting ball.1. Acrobatics or GymnasticsThis is, without a doubt, the most important skill to learn before you even consider a boss. Since the Bossaball field is inflatable and equipped with a trampoline, players have to constantly jump and fall while responding to the opponent's shots.Interestingly, each player on both teams has to step on a trampoline that provides extra bounce. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the heart, gain confidence and improve the way you walk to play comfortably.2. Use the arms, legs, head, or chestUnlike volleyball, this game allows you to use your arms, legs, head, and chest to hit the ball. Therefore, each player must be able to use all these body parts to the fullest to earn points for his team.In addition, every player should be aware of the rules regarding how often they can use their arm, leg, head or chest to touch/hit the ball and when they use their arm, leg, head, or chest. Get? Support the ball in favor of opponents.3. Point in the right directionAs we've discussed, a team can score more points (in one shot) if its players target a specific area so that the ball lands on the other side of the field.When a player hits the ball directly at the opponent's starting point, they get the most points. However, you should aim for the empty area because you have a better chance of scoring a point there.Read More - Bossaball Rules: How To Play Bossaball | Players and Equipment
Rajasthan Royals will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 13 of the IPL 2022 at Wankidi Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams score victories in their previous matches and will try to continue their winning streak. Jaipur team has won both matches so far and is at the top of the points table with the best net run rate. Sanju Samsun has led the team very well and the bowling department looks really cool to him.On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bangalore lost their first match against the Punjab Kings as they failed to defend 205 runs out of 20 times. Although they won their next match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, it wasn't in the most convincing way as they nearly stumbled while chasing a low-range target. They will look for a clinical victory to put great confidence in their team.PreviewMatch DetailsRajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 13, IPL 2022Venue: Wankhede StadiumDate & Time: 5th April, 7:30 PMLive prediction updates: INSTAGRAMPitch ReportAll three matches played at Wankhede Stadium so far have gone in favor of the team that hits in second place and one of the main reasons for this is the splashing that was played in the second half. The playing court is quite narrow for hitting and the stakes in hand will always matter when the total is rolled out. Looking at the results so far, the captain who won the lottery is likely to bow again.Probable Playing XIs for Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers BangaloreRajasthan RoyalsJos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh KrishnaRoyal Challengers BangaloreFaf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Mohammed SirajToday's best performers PlayersBest possible hitter of the match: Virat KohliVirat Kohli, having scored two superb goals in the previous match against the Kolkata Knights Riders, has been sent off for 12 years and will be tired of the grand total. The right batsman played 29 balls 41 unbeaten against the Punjab kings and looks good when in the penalty area. He loves to participate in the big matches and will play a key role against the star-studded bowling attack of the Rajasthan Royals.Best Bowler today Match: Harshal PatelHarshal Patel has had an amazing season with Royal Challengers Bangalore and has started this year's campaign well. He took the right arm closer 2 for 11 in his previous match against the Kolkata Knights Riders, and also threw two boys in the middle. He has proven to be a team match-winner in the past two seasons and is excellent at death overruns, making him one of the strong choices for RCB.Today’s match prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore to win.Also read - IPL 2022: Orange Cap and Purple Cap lists
KKR faces struggling MI in a crunch contest in Pune on WednesdayMumbai Indians are yet to open their account in the new seasonKKR have won 2 out of their first 3 matchesAll eyes will be on Andre Russell when he faces the Kolkata Knight Riders of Mumbai in the 14th match of the IPL 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The five-time winner MI will be looking for his first championship win when he faces last season's runner-up KKR, who is on good terms with two wins out of three.The Mumbai Indians would like to get back on the winning track after a poor start to their IPL campaign. Rohit Sharma and Mahela Jayawardene played down concerns saying it was still early days for the tournament but IM needed to move on.Today Match Kolkata Knight RidersThe Kolkata Knight Riders started the tournament by defeating the Chennai Super Kings, who are still looking for their first win in the tournament. They scored a 6-wicket win over CSK as they managed to chase a goal 131 times with 9 balls to spare.IPL 2022: Full Coverage | Points TableKKR lost their second match to Royal Challengers Bangalore at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai where they failed to defend their 128th goal. Sherfane Rutherford and Shahbaz Ahmed were in the shield for last season's final. However, Shreyas Iyer's team came back with a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in a comfortable chase of 137 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.The Mumbai Indians did not take off at the start they expected as they lost to the Delhi Capitals in their first match and then to Rajasthan Royals in their second match. Unable to salvage their 170-point lead against Delhi, then they could not chase Rajasthan's 193-point lead. The problem with Rohit Sharma's men is that they are unable to stop the opposing batsmen during their beatings.KEY PLAYERSAndre Russell, KKRAndre Russell was a savior for the Kolkata Knight Riders who played a key role in their victory over the Punjab Kings as he scored 31 points from 70 of the 2 and 8 sixes to help his team chase down 137 with ease. Help make it. He also took over from PBKS player Arshdeep Singh.Ishan Kishan, MIIshan Kishan scored 81 assists on 48 assists with 11 quads and sixties against Delhi Capitals and then 54 assists on 43 balls against Rajasthan Royals, which included 5 runs and one six. The opening chat has played a major tournament role so far for the franchise in the batting division.PREDICTED PLAYING XIsKolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Sam Billings ((wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Mavi.Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Kieron Pollard, Tim David, Daniel Sams, Murugan Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, Basil Thampi.Also, read - Who will win todays IPL match RR vs RCB?
Becoming the Best cricketer in the world in 2020 is a more difficult challenge than in the history of the game. Proving mastery of a title like this isn't enough, nor can core ball specialists claim enough.To be considered the best cricketer in the world, success in all three formats is a must.The cricket factor is important for betting on T20, 50 over and Tests and this was the main factor when creating this list.Top 10 Best Cricketers in the World:1-Kapil Dev - Best Cricketer in the WorldKapil Dev has played over 130 Tests for India and was considered the best cricketer in the world during his long career.Dev has a good record roster, including being the only player to score 4,000 test runs and take 400 test wickets.Along with Ian Botham, Ben Stokes, Richard Hadley, and Jack Callis, Dave is in solid talks as the second-best player in an overall test (after the Garfield Supers).A brilliant captain, talented batsman, and competent pitcher, Dev beat Gavaskar and Tendulkar for first place.2 - Sunil Gavaskar - Best Cricketer in the WorldNot only was Sunil Gavaskar a prolific running player and arguably the greatest player of all time, but he also set standards for Indian cricketers, taking the team to new levels of professionalism and introducing a work ethic never seen before.Gavaskar drove from the front in more ways than one. He was a handsome shooter when needed and his extensive defensive technique, combined with his steely mindset, made him a very difficult person to write off.3 - Sachin Tendulkar - Best Cricketer in the WorldSachin Tendulkar's net worth is believed to be over $100 million, making him the richest player in India. The teacher is seen in all audiences, loved more than anyone else in the country.Tendulkar was a technical perfection. Viv Richards hits the pillow and Ricky Ponting carefully draws his straight line.He has made many astonishing records in both Test and ODI. Tendulkar may have to be content with the third place in this list, but there is no doubt that he is number one in the eyes of the Indian public.4 - Virat Kohli - Best Cricketer in the WorldPlaying in the IPL era, the era of celebrity makes Virat Kohli's net worth an unimaginable figure for cricketers over the past few decades.Kohli is still at his peak but has already established himself as one of the best cricketers India has ever produced. Some say the quarter is generous, though Kohli's influence as a hitter and captain is enormous. India is by far the most powerful country.Historically prolific in all three forms, Kohli could end his career as the greatest hitter of the 21st century.5 - Anil Kumble - Best Cricketer in the WorldIt is only 619 proof wickets for Anil Kumble. Patience, determination, and clever variations propelled Kumble to pursue a career beyond his natural talent.The player who broke his leg was not just a football player, but changed his pace quite well, making most of his throws faster than regular bowling. The lateral movement was never great, but it did enough to engage the hitters.There are more talented Indian spinners than Kumble, but no one can match his demand. He has created magic on more than one occasion in front of the biggest cricket grounds in the world...6 - Raul Dravid - Best Cricketer in the WorldWhile Sehwag was explosive, Rahul Dravid was a traditional cricketer's dream come true. With high elbows, a straight face, and good leg speed, The Wall is the fourth-highest Test scorer of all time.Though considered a Test specialist, Dravid has developed his game throughout his career to become an effective ball hitter. He was the fifth Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.7 - Varinder Sehwag - Best Cricketer in the WorldVirender Sehwag was not the editor of the textbook. His technique didn't come from a training manual, but he was as entertaining as any Test player and was arguably the most destructive player in the game.Sehwag made a triple horn in running with the ball and played two horns at the same pace. The bowling attack was wiped out an hour after Sehwag crashed: hitting him consistently to the limit was exciting and effective.8 - MS Dhoni - Best Cricketer in the WorldA World Cup winner and one of the best goalkeepers in the history of the game, MS Dhoni is the epitome of the modern game, a true 3D phenomenon.Dhoni is known for his white-ball sensation, and rightly so, with an ODI average of over 50 and countless heroic chases, but he was also an elite Test player. He was selected thrice in the ICC Test XI and has a career average of 38.Wicketkeeping skills should also not be overlooked. Donnie could whip Bell faster than he could have imagined. The guy who brought us the picture of the helicopter was locked in the top ten.|9 - Javagal Srinath - Best Cricketer in the WorldJavagal Srinath is one of the lowest-rated Indian cricketers. When spin was the name of the game in the 90s, Srinath, an aggressive fast-paced high-voltage shooter, used to charge on the wrong courts.If needed, Srinath could have released it in the mid-90s. Like many intercontinental pace bowlers, he can spin up, making him an effective player at any time.At the time of his retirement in 2002, only one fast Indian player (Kapil Dev) had more than 236 wickets in Srinath.10 - Bishan Bedi - Best Cricketer in the WorldOutspoken and often controversial, Bishan Bedi has had a tough time with Indian cricket. Gaining a foothold as a test country during the 1960s and 1970s, it is far from being a global power today.Pedi was the star of the time. He completed his Test run at the age of 29 with 266 wickets, his effective control of left-arm rotation leaving batsmen stuck at one end.Bedi is second in every ancient tour test, and though it is not just a spinning ball, its graceful versatility of flight throws batsmen out of balance.More Read - Who is the IPL God of 2020?
Chennai Super Kings scored a 23-time win over Royal Challengers Bangalore to open their 15th IPL on Tuesday, with superb play from Shivam Dubey and Robin Uthappa along with spinners. Called out for the bat, Dobb (95 out) and Uthappa (88 from 50 balls) scored half a century unbeaten, engaging a 165-round partnership punctuated by 17 sixes and 9 fours, the highest total for a third-highest wicket of the season. Maximum - take CSK to 216 x 4.In response, RCB was kept at 193 to nine, with young spinner Mahesh Thekshana (4/33) and captain Ravindra Jadeja (3/39) taking seven wickets between them in CSK's 200th IPL match.With this win, the defending champion finally sealed his four losing streaks, while Bangalore was his second loss in five matches.Chasing 217, RCB lost Captain Faf du Plessis, who was the first victim, and star batsman Virat Kohli (1), who was eliminated in the first five times by Mukesh Choudhary.In the figure, Anuj Rawat (12) also fell into the power game after Thekshana was caught off the wicket.The 21-year-old Sri Lankan deer, who was picked for Rs 70 lakh in the mega auction, again made his clean bowling debuts Suyash Prabhudesai (34) and Shahbaz Ahmed (41) to deepen the game with his fast 60 attempts. - Deadlock Execution 33 balls.Shikshan released Prabhudesai after the ball hit the inner rim and hit the middle torso and then used the carrom ball to release Ahmed and stop the match-winning spell under lights.Dinesh Karthik scored his 34th from 14 balls, but it was too late as CSK breathed a sigh of relief with its first point on the board.Initially, Dube and Uthappa scored a brilliant half-century in the RCB attack.Earlier called the bat, Uthappa and Dubey showed off their six-stroke skills as they progressed through the innings after CSK scored 36 for 2.While Uthaba's innings hit nines, sixes, and fours, Dobby also hit sixty-eight and five-fours on his unbeaten 46-ball hit.Dubey and Uthappa both scored their highest IPL scores to prepare the match for defending champions CSK, who has battled four losses in a row and is still looking for his first win of the season.Uthappa took a while to cool off and hit his first limit on the fifth finish, a slice of Mohamed Siraj (0/37) before Akash Deep (0/58) hit his first peak the next.Uthappa and Dubey both touched a limit against Deep and then Southpaw went down to Glenn Maxwell (0/29) for the first long six.The carnage started from the eleventh as the couple went through with a hammer and tweezers and CSK moved 133 from 2 on the fifteenth, with 73 times from five overs.Dube gave up 13 runs in 11 against Wanindu Hasaranga (2/35).Uthappa and Dube spared no players in shooting for the 13th with a six-time assist from Maxwell and CSK scored 19 points.Continuing the attack, the duo punished Deep on the fifteenth day when it was raining four and six.Uthappa ramped up his attack half a century later and hit Siraj for sixty and four on the seventeenth, who went for 18 rounds.Depp took the brunt of Dobby again, turning sixty-six and four at 18 when 200 seemed imminent. Depp gave up 24 rounds in 18.Uthappa missed a century when he fell in the final, scoring 14 throws and then breaking Dobby Sten in the final to ease the bowling team's woes to finish the innings in style.CSK Rotoraj Gaekwad lost (17) and Moin Ali (3) on the cheap. But then there was the Uthappa and Dubey show.RCB frequently missed the services of Harshal Patel, who left the vital bubble after his sister's death on Saturday.RCB players wore black bands to the match to show their solidarity with Patel and his family.
Harshal Patel's sister passed away on Saturday, 10 AprilPatel exited the bubble right away but came back after missing one gamePatel said in his letter that it was because of her words he took the field this seasonBangalore's royal defibrillator, Harshal Patel, wrote a touching letter to his late sister Archita Patel on Sunday. He posted an honest message on Instagram late Sunday, April 17, in which he said he was one of the kindest and happiest people in his life.He revealed that his sister asked him not to worry about him and asked him to focus on his game."Those words were the only reason I was able to get back on the field last night," Harshalsaid on his Instagram. "Now that's all I can do to remember and honor you. I'll keep going until you're proud of me." ",View this post on InstagramA post shared by Harshal Patel (@harshalvp23)Harshalonly missed one match against Chennai Super Kings, which RCB lost by 23 throws to Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dubey. He returned in the next match against the Delhi Capitals after completing a three-day quarantine, a match which RCB won thanks to an impressive performance from Josh Hazlewood.Patel further wrote in her letter that she will miss every moment of her life and will do anything to make her proud.He concluded his message by saying: "..I will continue to do whatever makes you proud of me, and I will miss you in every moment of my life, good or bad. I love you so much. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you." "RCB faces the Lucknow Super Giants in its next game on Tuesday, April 19th, and is hoping to prevent KL Rahul from dominating the league table. Also, Read - Who are The Best Cricketers in the World | Pitch High
Cricket has evolved over the years and so is batting. Only Test cricket existed before the 70’s when batters were required to show reliance and stay at the crease for long. However, the introduction of limited-overs cricket enhanced the significance of the run rate. With a certain limit in the number of deliveries, batters started focusing on scoring runs at a brisk pace alongside keeping their wickets safe.The need to run fast also motivated hitters to play big shots and hit sixes in international cricket. Hitting the ball on the strings is definitely not bread and butter, because hitting the ball with a six takes strength and timing. In the old days, players didn't really insist on taking the regional path. However, modern cricket is fast approaching and the sixth play is becoming mainstream.It wouldn't be wrong to say that the introduction of the T20 format made six hits popular. However, there were players who did not mind sending the ball over the ropes even in the longest form. In particular, the red ball speaks more than the white ball. However, in the midst of any challenge, a certain breed of hitter would support his impressive hitting skills. As of now, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCollum (107) and former Australian goalkeeper Adam Gilchrist (100) are the only two players to hit the 100 Six in Test format.Most sixes in Test matches:NameTeamSixesMatchesRunsBrendon McCullumNew Zealand1071016453Adam GilchristAustralia100965570Chris GayleWest Indies981037214Jacques KallisSouth Africa9716613289Virender SehwagIndia911048586Big hits and smashing sixes have definitely become an important aspect of batting in today's cricket. However, one must not forget that the international bowlers' confrontation with the cleaners requires batting. Therefore, taking six races out of one go requires some skill and skill. However, current players like Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Ben Stokes have tasted success in all forms with their aggressive approach.Most sixes in international cricket:NameTeamSixesMatchesRunsChris GayleWest Indies55047819548Shahid AfridiPakistan47652411196Rohit SharmaIndia43837914900Brendon McCullumNew Zealand39843214676MS DhoniIndia35953817266Speaking of the most sixes in international cricket, universe chief Chris Gayle tops the list with 550 six across all three formats. Notably, this West Indies player is still an active cricketer and has all the potential to increase his numbers. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi (476) and Indian opener Rohit Sharma (436) are the only other two players to hit the 400+ sixes in international cricket.Also, Read - Who are The Best Cricketers in the World | Pitch High
With the recent retirement of Indian master Sachin Tendulkar, there have been a lot of talks, especially in India where cricket is considered a religion, about how the "god of cricket" left the game and cricket will never return to normal. . For some, this may be true. But sport is more than anything else. We had legends before and we will have legends in the future. While not many people come close to the "god of cricket" sign, here are some choices that might be a nice nod to this label.1. Why Sachin Tendulkar | God of Cricket in IndiaThe name says it all. If you try to list the records of this talent, you will spend the next five minutes trying to keep track of how many records and achievements this man has. Playing international cricket for over two decades, playing 200 Tests, and winning everything there is to win in every form of the game. He scored a hundred centuries in international cricket and the list could go on and on. He is arguably the greatest player India has ever seen, the greatest cricketer of all time, the greatest batsman ever, and one of the greatest in the world. People literally adore him as the 'god of Cricket' and he deserves all the praise he gets.Cricket is considered a religion in India and Sachin is considered the god of cricket in India. There is no better statement to justify Sachin Tendulkar's stance than India. Born on the 24th of April 1973 he is a great example of hard work and determination and thus a role model for most of the cricketers who play or dream of having the chance to play in the cricket team. from India. Sachin is considered one of the best and most distinguished players who ever played cricket.Born into a middle-class family, he rose to fame when he played Vinod Cambly in their school tournaments and they formed a record label. This association completely changed Sachin's life and made him famous in a span of two weeks. This fame caught the attention of the Indian selectors and paved the way for his selection to the Indian team for the Pakistan Tour at the age of sixteen. The Pakistani bowling attack was famous for its swinging and fast guards. Sachin had many difficulties against the Pakistani fast shooters but managed to score some kicks. After that, he never looked back and represented India both nationally and internationally for nearly twenty-four years. He was a part of the squad when the Indian team won the World Cup in 2011. He became the top scorer in international cricket and scored a hundred international century. Sachin Tendulkar is the first batsman in cricket history to score a double century in One Day International (ODI), and he holds the record for most runs in both Test and ODI cricket. Also, Sachin Tendulkar is the only player to have completed more than 30,000 rounds of international cricket.2- Don Bradman |God of Cricket in Australia Sir Donald George Bradman: 52 Tests, 6,996 runs, 29 centuries with an impressive average of 99.94. Combined with these amazing stats, he would become a hero to legions of people in his country during the Great Depression of the 1920s. In a game previously set by English players, Australian Bradman redefined art and meaning. He united the country and brought smiles to the faces of those who needed him. He was arguably the best hitter in the game, but he was definitely a god of cricket in every respect.3. Why Sunil Gavaskar | God of Cricket in IndiaBefore Sachin Tendulkar reached the international stage, Sunil Gavaskar was equal to our young children, equal in standing and equal in class. It wasn't hard to write off any player in the history of the game like Sunil Gavaskar. His power of concentration is that of a Buddhist monk in a state of meditation. For me, I can't believe there has been a batsman with a higher level of focus in the history of cricket. When he was hitting, I felt like someone was sitting here meditating instead of playing cricket. He was arguably the greatest defensive hitter of all time and perhaps the greatest hitter of his era.4. Why Lara Brin | God of Cricket in West IndiesKnown for his exceptional guillotine rear lift and outstanding agility in his impeccable striking stance, Lara was not only a prolific player, but a pleasure to watch. Lara was obsessed with the Mavericks, and she knew her game the way James Bond knows women. Her exceptional rebound allowed her to hit the ball at top speed, but she had the clever touch of a French painter who admired her. Scoring 400 points beating his previous record for highest Test score in innings, and keeping the record for singles' highest score in first-class cricket is a sign of all-time greats. It is out there with the best to play the game and definitely deserves to be called God of Cricket.5. Why Shane Warne | God of Cricket in AustraliaShane Warren was that bright, glowing fat man from Melbourne, Australia who could easily tear apart an opponent with his magical delivery, while leaving fans confused as to whether they should love him or hate him. He had that Aussie trait of ruthless aggression along with chivalry and bowling charm. Some say Muttiah Muralitharan was the best spinner, something that can be contested. But having a small gate on a Continental turntable on the Continental courses is one thing, but matching up with the Australian dollar is something entirely new. Not far from Sri Lankans, but personally, in terms of spin, Shane Warren was undoubtedly a god of cricket in Australia.Also, Read - God of IPL
Who’s the king of cricket in world?Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world currently and is also known as the king of cricket in world.World cricket king Virat Kohli has dominated all countries and made a name for himself as the number one in modern cricket. No. King speaks about the greatness of Virat Kohli.Kohli has now been awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Decade, proving that Virat is currently the best cricketer in the world of cricket.King Virat Kohli easily trampled and broke world cricket records hence he is also known as King Kohli.Virat Kohli is the captain of the Indian cricket team and franchisee of IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore. V Kohli is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and he is also called the king of cricket in world. Run machine Kohli has a massive average across all game formats. He scored 7240 points in 86 Test games with an average of 53.62 and scored 27 centuries and 22 fifties.In the ODIs, he scored 11,867 points in 248 games with a perfect average of 59.33 and already scored 4,300 and 58 half-century. He averages 50.80 after 82 matches in a shorter format than the game.king of cricket in the world Virat Kohli is also known as Chasing Master and his average successful chases for India is 98.25, with this he has over 20 chasing centuries for 600 better than God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar.Virat Kohli is the new king of cricket in world : Dean JonesFormer Australian cricketer Dean Jones believes it is time for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make a decision on his Test career and says Virat Kohli is 'world-class' with his recent appointment as captain of the Indian Test, the new king of cricket in world.Virat is undoubtedly one of the best cricketers of today and with his style and technique, he has been able to make more and more achievements in his career.Kohli's passion for the game is what makes him the best among all the other competitors and that is the reason why Kohli is called the king of cricket in world.He has demonstrated his skills as a batting officer and also as a very successful captain. He is a modern legend and is sure to go down in the record books as the greatest of all time.Read Also - God Of IPL Why Virat Kohli is called the king of cricket in world?Virat Kohli has maintained consistency in his performance, having an average of above 50 in all the cricket formats. That is the reason people call him a ‘Run Machine. ‘ Apart from that, he is renowned as ‘King Kohli‘ as he has proven himself the number one in modern-day cricket.If next time someone asks you who’s the king of cricket in world, Just say VIRAT KOHLIKohli’s Journey from ‘U-19 Prince’ to ‘king of cricket in world’ :So, how did the talented but reckless, brash, chubby, and fidgety teenager, an Under-19 find, manage to transform himself into a mature, bearded leader of men and one-of-all-time batting greats? Kohli’s story of transformation shall indeed be a case study.It all started with his unflinching commitment to being a fitter cricketer and often a fitter cricketer is also a better cricketer. But it’s not just about his fanatical focus on fitness. Kohli’s success can be attributed to his tremendous cricketing self-awareness.The man has been brutally honest and has been willing to accept the flaws and constantly improve upon them. He identified the loopholes in his batting and worked tirelessly to plug them. He was willing to listen to the pieces of advice he got from experienced players in a constant quest for excellence.Also, Read - God of Cricket
Cricket may not be the most popular sport in the world, but it resonates in the hearts and minds of billions of Indians who watch the game diligently. It is often said that cricket is a religion in India. Players are treated like gods as they give the people of India a billion reasons to smile with their performance on the field. However, one player always stands out above the rest: Sachin Tendulkar, who is considered the god of cricket in India.With a career spanning nearly 24 years, Tendulkar has become synonymous with the game in India. He was arguably the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen and has been praised for his consistency in his football career. It was true that the people of India called him "God of Cricket". However, after his retirement, fans are wondering who the new god of cricket is. In this article, we will discuss possible alternatives that can now be considered the new god of the cricket world.Sachin scored around 35,000 international points in his football career and played more than 450 international matches and 200 Tests. Although players cannot produce such statistics, many cricketers have had a similar influence on cricket. There are many cricketers whom cricket lovers call the new god of cricket like MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, the list goes on…Who is the god of cricket now?If we take a look at the record, consistency, and influence of any player after Sachin, Virat Kohli looks more like the title of the new cricket god in India. Kohli, who sees Tendulkar himself as someone he looked up to during his growing up years, might break some of Sachin's records before he takes a break from international play. As a hitter, Virat has reached incredible heights in his career. However, his failure to win the ICC Cup as captain so far remains his only coveted achievement as a cricketer.How does Virat Kohli outperform the rest of the players of his time?Virat Kohli is one such player who is known for his rapid rise and match-winning ability, which has made him a fan favorite. Kohli has scored 70 international hundreds in 13 years and is a great modern player in international cricket.His fitness also played a huge role in his success in all three formats. He is the only player in the world with an average of above 50 in all three formats. The Indian captain currently ranks second among the batsmen in the ICC men's ODI rankings with over 12,000 runs. In this period, he has scored 43 ODI centuries with an average of nearly 60. Kohli is below 7 hundred ODI points to break Sachin's record for most centuries at the One Day Internationals.Also in the T20, Kohli pulled this format to emerge as one of the best players in the world. He is the top scorer in T20I with an average of over 50. Looking at his overall score, Virat is arguably the best player in the world.Who is the better ODI hitter, Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli?Sachin's ability to consistently score points for a long time was one of the traits that made him stand out from the rest. However, looking at ODI's feats in isolation, Kohli's performance goes hand in hand with the master. Virat's track record could be better. He averages 96 in-ground chases as he had 2,200 to his name. On the other hand, Tendulkar had an average of 42 hits and hit 17 tons while chasing a run. If we compare both players in the ICC cycle, Master Blaster will win this race on his own.Where can Virat Kohli end his career?It is true that Kohli is going through a rare stage as an Indian player. His last international century came against Bangladesh in India's first test of the pink ball in November 2019. Since then, the Indian captain has failed to cross the triple-digit barrier for the 'Men in Blue'. However, he is still a useful contributor but failedWith his physique deteriorating, Kohli could, at best, beat Tendulkar's 49-ton balance in the ODI. With just a few years left of cricket, he can be mentioned along with some of the legendary names that once made the game proud.Also Read - Who is king of cricket in world? | PITCHHIGH
Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Rajasthan Royals in their next match at Mouloudia Algiers Stadium in Pune. The Faf du Plessis canceled the match outright after all for only 68 in their previous game against SRH and there wasn't much they could have done with the total. Anuj Rawat was inconsistent at the top of the order and might be tempted to bring in Mahipal Lamarr, which is not a bad choice given that Virat Kohli is moving up the rankings.On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals played close matches in their last two matches and Jos Butler was a standout player at the top of the standings. It looked as if bowling had stopped running in the last two games, but he would have lost a lot in bowling, which was a success for the team in the last two games. They may look to replace Obed McCoy with Navdeep Saini or Kuldeep Sen.Match Details :Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 39, IPL 2022Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune.Date & Time: April 26, 7:30 PM ISTPitch ReportIt's been a long time since the last match between CSK and GT was played at MCA Stadium. Any result above 170 would be difficult for a team that hits second, although the captain who wins the toss may be tempted to throw first, considering the splash factor.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs RRRoyal Challengers BangaloreFaf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat/Mahipal Lomror, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj.Rajasthan RoyalsJos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Karun Nair, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy/Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal.Probable Top PerformersThe probable best batter of the Match: Jos ButtlerWith the kind of form he has, Joss Butler will be looking forward to playing another winning role for his team. The right bat player has already scored three centuries this season and is somewhat undefeated in the tournament so far. He's regained pace after a slow start in the last game and RR is hoping to stay in the crimp for a long time.Probable best bowler of the Match: Yuzvendra ChahalYuzvendra Chahal set up a bowling master class in the previous game when the ball was relatively wet and players found it difficult to catch. Leggi continued her impressive level and went to 1 for 28 in a 4-over period in a high-scoring match. He is also the current 'Purple Cap' titleholder with 18 wickets to his name in seven matches.Today’s match prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win the match
The Top 10 richest cricketers in the worldWith enormous popularity, cricket has become more than a business and money laundering. Cricketers are getting more and more popular and their source of income is increasing with the advent of various advertisements.Slowly and steadily, cricket has become one of the most popular sports globally and has achieved tremendous success. And with popularity and fame came a lot of money. These days cricket has become much more commercial than before and it goes without saying that cricketers earn a lot and this is reflected in their net worth and lifestyle. SportzPoint.com brings you the list of the 10 richest cricketers in the world.Top Richest Cricketers in the World1. Sachin Tendulkar: Richest Cricketers in the WorldThe God of cricket always makes sure to get all kinds of cricket records and this list is no exception. With a net worth of $170 million, he holds the current highest position of the richest cricketer in the world. He has worked and is still working with many well-known and global brands such as BMW, Adidas, Philips, Pepsi, Castrol, etc. He is the owner of a property worth 520 million rupees. Also, he is the first cricketer after becoming the brand ambassador of MRF tires to make a deal worth Rs 100 crore. He is also a co-owner of the Tamil Thalaivas Pro Kabaddi League team. It also works to support and benefit from less popular sports in India.2. Mahendra Singh DhoniFormer India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is considered the richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of over $111 million. He retired from all forms of international cricket on August 15, 2020, and before that he did his best to lead the Indian cricket team to the most successful and most famous level. Under his leadership, the team won the Asia Cup and the three Cricket Cup Cups. The mentor of the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup has been working with and supporting several brands since the beginning of his international career.Dhoni has been a Reebok brand ambassador for nearly eight years. He has probably worked with every brand like Orient, Indigo Paints, Redbus, Bharat Matrimony, GoDaddy, SRMB Steel, Oreo, Dream11, Gulf Oil India, TVS Motors, Lays, Colgate and the list goes on. No final. It is also part of the investment in the ISL Chennaiyin FC team. He also owns his own fashion brand "Se7en". His source of income from the cricket business is a Rs 15 Crore a year contract with Chennai Super Kings in IPL as he is the captain of CSK. Finally, he was mentioned in the list of highest-paid athletes of 2018 by Forbes.3. Virat KohliVirat Kohli is without a doubt one of the greatest cricketers of all time and there is no doubt that all the other major brands want to work with him. According to Forbes, he is the richest and most marketed Indian cricketer of the year. With a net worth of over $92 million, Virat Kohli is probably in every other TV commercial. Through her determination and hard work, she has established herself as a national icon, and it's no wonder she has probably been featured in every other ad. In addition to being the most followed Asian on Instagram, he earns a huge amount of his Instagram endorsements and shares.The Indian captain is also the highest-paid IPL player of all time with a 17 million rupee contract with the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. He has worked with famous companies like Audi India, Google, Manyavar, Pepsi, Hero Moto Corp, Colgate, etc. Since 2015 with a 5-year contract. Other brands it supports are MRF, Puma, Myntra, MPL, Tissot, Shyam Steel, etc. Also in 2018, he became the brand ambassador for Uber. Wrong and the One8 are its own fashion lines. He is also a co-owner of the ISL FC Goa football team. Finally, he is the only cricketer to have appeared on the Forbes list of the highest-paid athletes in the world.4. Ricky PontingThe fourth richest cricketer currently is former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. After a very memorable and successful cricket career, he won three consecutive World Cup tournaments and was a part of the team during some of his best moments and international matches. His net worth is over $70 million, and he endorses brands like Puma, Rexona, Adidas, Valvoline, Pura Milk, and Kookaburra Bait. The former cricketer launched his wine label called Ponting Wines in association with a famous Australian winemaker. In addition to this, he worked as a commentator for Channel 9. Finally, he is the Technical Director of the Delhi Capitals franchise in IPL.5. Brian LaraNext on this list is former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara. He is one of the best cricketers in the history of cricket and has his traditional and elegant batting style. With over 21,000 runs in international cricket, he holds the record for the highest score as a singles batsman and the second-highest scorer in cricket history. He was the brand ambassador for MRF, which helped him gain international recognition and fame. He has endorsed the brand with Chittagong Kings. Lara has appeared on the cover of magazines like Cricinfo, Wisden Cricket Monthly, etc. Another interesting thing about this cricketer is that he got some magazines signed by him and they sold for $200. One of the richest cricketers in the world.6. Shane WarneFormer Australian cricketer Shane Warren is next on the list of the 10 richest cricketers in the world. The legendary spinner is famous for his wicket-taking abilities. He retired from international cricket long ago and remains one of the richest cricketers in the world with a net worth of $50 million. He is not only a national icon but also a role model for fans of Australian cricket. He currently works as a commentator for Nine Network. He was also the captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL and is the current mentor of the team itself. Endorse brands like Pepsi, McDonald's, Victoria Bitter, etc.7- Jacques KallisFormer South African cricketer Jacques Kallis ranks seventh on this list with a net worth of $48 million. Most of his net worth comes from the time he played both professional and international cricket. He is currently the cricket coach for the South African Cricket Team and also the batting advisor for the IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders series. It is one of the main reasons for the success and victory of KKR. He is a successful multi-skilled coach and a very successful coach. In 2017, he became the brand ambassador for Advanced Hair Studio.Former India national football team player and captain Virender Siwaj is ranked 8th on this list with a net worth of $40 Million. He is loved and admired by fans for his aggressive style of hitting and fearlessness. Apart from playing international cricket, he has played for Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab in IPL. In his IPL career spanning 8 years, he was the captain of the Delhi Daredevils and the 11th Kings of Punjab. Currently working as a commentator. In addition, he was the brand ambassador of the Hero brand. It also works with and supports global brands like Samsung, Adidas, Reebok, etc. Finally, he launched his sportswear and sportswear brand “VS by Sehwag” on August 3 this year.9. Yuvraj SinghNext on this list of the richest cricketers in the world is Yuvraj Singh who has a net worth of over $35 million. The multi-skilled former Indian player had an impressive cricket career and was a strong mainstay of the Indian cricket team. Despite his illness, his contribution to the 2011 World Cup was one of the biggest factors behind India's historic victory. The Batsman who hit six sixes on brands like Pepsi, LG, Reebok, Royal Mega Stag, Cadbury, Laureus, Benz, etc. He also founded the YouWeCan Foundation to support cancer treatment and other social causes. In addition, she started her fashion brand “YWC”, a sports and lifestyle brand. On the 21st of July, the second store of his brand opened in Mohali, Chandigarh.10- Shane WatsonLast but not least on this list is cricketer Shane Watson with over 30 million dollars. Shane Watson is the richest cricketer in Australia. He had a brilliant career in cricket and contributed greatly to the Australian cricket team. The batsman showed dexterity and ability to hit the big six and dodge bowlers. He was a famous multi-level player with fast batting skills and controlled bowling. Also, he was the most expensive player in the IPL auction of 2016 where RCB bought him for Rs 9.5 crore. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2016 but still plays in various T20 tournaments. Some of their brand endorsements are Gun & Moore, Tag Heuer, Asics, Golden Circle, American Express, Beon Performance, etc. She continues to be associated with some of these brands.Also Read, - Who is the God of Cricket and Why?
MUMBAI: Young pacemaker Imran Malik says he would like to cross the speed of 155 km/h someday, but his main focus is on bowling in the right areas as he claimed his first pentathlon in the IPL.The 22-year-old put Jammu Sunrisers Hyderabad on the brink of winning by numbers 5/25 before Rahul Tewatiya and Rashid Khan smashed four sixes in the final as the Gujarat Titans won the match by five. shutter.Although his efforts were in vain, Imran was declared Man of the Match by one of the best bowlers in IPL history.Umran Malik with a casual 153 km/h yorker to send Wriddhiman Saha packing. Unreal. #GTvsSRH pic.twitter.com/dDhRGeO8mc— Mike Stopforth (@mikestopforth) April 27, 2022Malik said after the match on Wednesday night, “The idea was to throw fast, maintain length, and plan wickets. I took out Hardik Bhai with a goalkeeper and mixed (Wridyman) Saha and took him out with Yorker.”"I tried to mix up my bowling and focus on the wicket because it's a small ground. Otherwise, our bowling would have been fine."Asked if he still wanted to touch 155 km/h, he said: "I just want to throw in the right areas and in good terrain and if I have to do it above 155 mph, God willing, I will one day."Malik has been consistently running at over 150 kilometers per hour throughout the season, taking 15 wickets in eight games for an average of 15.93.Malik went into attack late on the eighth day, delivering devastating fast delivers through the Gujarat Titans' top rankings, becoming the first IPL footballer to take the first five wickets of innings.He smashed Shubman Gill's torso on his first wicket, before sending out Hardik Pandya with a combination of speed and jump.Next, he produced a perfect speed of 153 km/h to break a wicket and Redman Saha, before David Miller and Abinav Manohar each signed five wickets.Also, Read - Who is the new God of cricket after Sachin Tendulkar?
The story of Kuldeep Yadav's return is increasing day by day. He was only able to pick up five wickets in 14 games for the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019 and 2020 before setting off the bench for good in 2021. In the two games he's played against KKR this season, Kuldeep now has eight wickets in his bag alone. On Thursday night, he took 4/14 reserve 4/35 in the previous game.When he broke the KKR draw for the second time this season, he offered Team Delhi Capitals a comeback in the competition by restricting KKR to 146/9. His spell set up the game for a tense assortment of hits in the capitals to chase the target with six balls and four wickets to spare.The undefeated Ruffman Powell 16-ball 33 calmed nerves on the Capitals bench when David Warner knocked off 26-ball 42 and captain Rishabh Pant 2 for 84/5 on 12. The KKR's freefall under new captain Shreyas Iyer isn't over.Kuldeep publicly expressed the confidence Rishabh Pant put in him during the tournament. He delivered it back at Wankhede Stadium. After Mustafa Rahman, Chetan Sakarya, Aksar Patel, and Chardol Thakur choked each other out in a power game, Kuldeep claimed a share of IPL starters Baba Inderjit and Sunil Naren in the second and third balls. Spell to reduce KKR to 4/35.Kuldeep Yadav has picked up his fourth wicket and Andre Russell goes for a duck.Just as Iyer seemed to gain some momentum with his 42 for 37, Pant miraculously caught a shot from Kuldeep. The dangerous Kuldeep tricked Andre Russell three balls later and stopped him for a duck. The pitch looked double-paced and Coldip's bluff was too much for the KKR's hitting lineup, which was 83/6 on the 14th.Despite all the talk about Pant's faith in Kuldeep, he hasn't let Kuldeep complete his full quota of four sums. Perhaps the KKR had a window to break out, and Nitish Rana replaced Lalit Yadav with an 18 in 17 runs to add some momentum to the roles. Rana seemed to be the only stable thing in the chaotic KKR arena that cut and replaced their eleventh game in a big way. The team does not match the team that started within the tournament.With his calm head and clear vision, he threatened to inflict great damage on the people of the capital with 57 out of 34 balls. During his 34-ball 62 trade partnership with Rinku Singh on the seventh wicket, Rana was exposing the weak points of the capitals. Bowling of Death Mustafizur played his magic in the final, conceding just two runs and catching three wickets, finishing four overs at 3/18 numbers, and making sure KKR didn't get away with the game.Read More - Who is Richest Cricketers in the World | PITCHHIGH
The T20 version of cricket is considered a batsman format. However, over the years bowlers have had an impact on the shape through their differences. The arrival of the T20 led to mysterious joints and spinners. IPL brings in many new talents every year who impress them with their bowling skills. The yorker is the most dangerous weapon for you among the fast shooters. In this feature, we take a look at the Yorker kings in the IPL.6 yorker kings of the IPL1. Lasith Malinga | Yorker KingMumbai Indians and fans, in general, will miss the IPL's original Yorker king, Lasith Malinga. The sling launcher also had a variety in the yorker. It can be just as effective for a slow ball as it was to throw the ball into a blocked hole. Malinga won many matches for Mumbai Indians with the Indomitable Yorker. No matter how difficult the situation was, Mumbai knew she could see Malinga. And more often than not, the legend of Lanka hit the mark.Lasith Malinga’s IPL numbers: Matches – 122, Wickets – 170, SR – 16.62, Economy – 7.142. T Natarajan | Yorker King In IndiaT Natarajan was so good at IPL 2020 that he became the king of the IPL in New York, replacing Malinga who missed the season. Every time SRH seemed to be in trouble, Captain David Warner turned to NATO. And the soft-spoken left-handed seamstress delivered it almost every time. His ability to spot cricketers stunned him. In a match against the Delhi Capitals, he managed to defeat six Yorkers in a row. But, it was his unbeaten performance to bid farewell to AB de Villiers in the Eliminator against RCB that stood out. Since then, surprisingly, Natarajan has made a name for himself with an Indian team.T Natarajan’s IPL numbers: Matches – 22, Wickets – 18, SR- 25.16, Economy – 8.193. Jasprit Bumrah | Yorker King In IndiaPlaying under Malinga Jaspreet Bumrah definitely helped him improve his game as a bowler. India has benefited greatly from its results. Like Malinga, Bumrah also has a unique business, but of an entirely different kind: quirky, if you will. But he undoubtedly played a part in making his youth right. Aside from Malinga, Bumrah has been the most consistent when it comes to mastering block hole wiring. He's come down to countless yorkers, but his cries for Shikhar Dhawan last season are still fresh in mind.Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL numbers: Matches – 92, Wickets – 109, SR- 19.19, Economy – 7.414. Kagiso Rabada | Yorker KingThe South African pacemaker has been in perfect condition for the past two seasons at Delhi Capitals. It is one of the main reasons why the franchise was able to improve its fortunes. The Kagiso Rabada is quick and accurate. With experience, you will only get smarter. And when Rabada decides to extradite Yorker King, he is rarely wrong. Ask Andre Russell, best known for his pacer at IPL 2019, about the Super Over, too. Also last season, he put most of his labors on the spot.Kagiso Rabada’s IPL numbers: Matches – 35, Wickets – 61, SR- 13.18, Economy – 13.185. Jofra Archer | Yorker KingUnlike other fast bowlers, Jofra Archer likes to use the yorker as a surprise weapon. He likes to hold the ball away as he shoots the hitter's throat. He also has a highly efficient slowball. But, when he decides to play against a Yorker, the goalkeeper surprises hitting more than once. His height and speed make it extremely difficult for a batsman to face him. In the 2018 edition, Shakib Al-Hassan threw the New Yorker straight. Even a hitter with Shakib's skill couldn't do anything to clear the ball. He was the best bowler for the Rajasthan Royals last year and if he is not available for the IPL 2021 it will be a huge blow to the franchise.Jofra Archer’s IPL numbers: Matches – 35, Wickets – 46, SR – 17.93, Economy – 7.136. Anrich Nortje | Yorker KingHe may have only played one season, but Enrique Nortje made such an impressive debut at IPL 2020 that his name is worth mentioning. Nortje released the fastest delivery in IPL history last season. His fast pace meant that when he went to the yorker, the batsmen were quick to play the shot. However, what worked in his favor was its accuracy. With his speed, his throw into the hole became doubly fatal. Last season, Nortje starred as Rahul Tripathi along with the awesome superhero.Anrich Nortje’s IPL numbers: Matches – 16, Wickets – 22, SR – 16.63, Economy – 8.39Also, Read - Who is king of cricket in world? | PITCHHIGH
The form of former Bangalore royal captain Virat Kohli has been the subject of debate this season. Against theGujarat Titans last week, he looked like he had rediscovered his form with 53 balls from 58. But his struggle, especially against impacts, came to light again on Wednesday against Chennai Super Kings. Kohli took 33 balls to collect 30 times and then played a part in Glenn Maxwell's race to stop RCB innings.However, on this day, Kohli didn't have to worry about all the fuss about his form as RCB got back on the winning track with an impressive bowling performance. RCB's Mahipal Lomror also demonstrated refinement and self-control while playing 27 Ball 42 (3v4; 2v6).How did the scorecard happen | brand paperLomror and Karthik took the RCB to 173/8 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. On a field with good spin and good rebound, pacemakers Josh Hazelwood (1/19), Maxwell (2/22), and Harshal Patel (3/35) prepared the material to break the team's three-game losing streak. RCB won 13 races.CSK beginners Ruturaj Gaikwad (28) and Devon Conway (56) tried to recreate the magic of their previous encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, sharing 182 points. While Shahbaz Ahmed halted the Gaikwad line, Maxwell tipped the scales in RCB's favor by bringing back the quick successors Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu.Moin Ali followed up his value on the ball with 27 34 balls, but after being sent off by Marshall on the 18th, the striker began to fall apart with hasty exits from Ravindra Jadeja, Doni, and Dwayne Pretorius.Earlier, the racket's RCB team was invited, along with Captain Faf du Plessis (38) and Kohli, uniting their half-century partnership at five venues for the best start to the season. But the spinning start in Episode VI - dropped by Mahesh Thekshana (3/27) - left RCB behind.The man who turned the moment in favor of CSK was veteran Ali (2/28). Returning to the team after a five-game gap in the season with no small gate, he took the spinner only twice to prove he's back in action.Ali breaks the opening podium when du Plessis mistimed Loeb's delivery, which Jadeja took deep in the middle of the wicket. The miscommunication with Kohli and his reluctance to exercise Maxwell continued. Ali returned to the top ranking in the RCB when Kohli hit a flat delivery, crashing between the bat and the bag to crash into logs.While Rajat Patidar, 21, was brought back with an excellent throw from Pretorius along with Mukesh Chaudhary, Lomor decided to crush him. The 22-year-old left-footed batsman showed his potential by making a slow drop to Thikshana with a deep square leg and a six to Pretorius. Dinesh Karthik came back between the sets and played the 26-17 game unbeaten.Also Read, - Who is the Best Yorker King? | PITCHHIGH
Sunrises Hyderabad is all set to take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on 8th May. The Kane Williamson-led side has faced three straight defeats in a row and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track soon. The side is currently at the sixth position in the points table with five wins in ten games and they are likely to bring back T Natarajan into the playing XI for Kartik Tyagi.On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore finally managed to end their losing streak in the previous match against Chennai Super Kings. The team led by Pfaff de Plessis did not see the best of Virat Kohli this year, but a good showing of bowling ensured that they were still scoring points. With six wins from 11 games, RCB is currently fourth in the points table and likely to stay with the same XI from the previous game.Match DetailsVenue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.Date & Time: May 8, 3:30 PM IST and Local timePitch ReportThe match between RR and KKR at Wankhede Stadium was largely a hit-friendly field and the 153rd goal was comfortably followed by the KKR team. However, being a one-day game, the track might be a little better to hit and players will feel the heat. The leader who wins the toss will look to chase after him despite his difficulties on the court first.Possible XI to play in SRH vs. RCBSunrisers HyderabadAbhishek Sharma, Ken Williamson (c), Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Puran (week), Shashank Singh, Sean Abbott, Shreyas Gopal, Bovneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan / Kartik Tyagi, Imran Malik.Royal Challengers BangalorePhafe de Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (the week), Mahipal Lomor, Anindo Hsaranga, Harshal Patel, Muhammad Siraj, Josh Hazelwood.The best possible outcomeHe might be the best hitter of the matchGlenn Maxwell:Glenn Maxwell has had a quiet season so far after starting strong and not unleashing his full potential in the championship this year. The multi-skilled Australian has scored 160 points in eight games so far this season and will look to add more to his tally in the next game. Maxwell was also regularly making ball forward, so he would be a vital gear in the lineup.Possible best bowler in the matchJosh Hazelwood:Josh Hazlewood has been undoubtedly the closest RCB has been this season and has been meticulous in his lengths and streaks on the new ball, as well as on his deaths. The right-hander came close to 1 for 19 in his four overtakes in the last game against CSK and that's the effect he can make for his team. He will look to continue his good form so far in the tournament.Today's match predictions: RCB will win the match.Also Read, - Virat Kohli: The King of Cricket | PICHHIGH
Hardik Pandya is a happy person. Without any leadership experience, he was named the captain of Gujarat Titans at the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Now, his team is the first to enter the IPL 2022 Qualifiers. They have cemented their place in the top four with two matches remaining. He scored nine wins and 18 points in 12 matches. Wins over LSG became even more endearing after GT suffered setbacks in their last two matches against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians.After winning the LSG, Pandya revealed the message he sent to the GT team during the match against LSG, which they won by 62 runs.“Really proud of the guys. When we started this journey together it was clear that we had confidence in ourselves, but it was a huge effort before we qualified for Match 14 and we were very proud of the last match On me, I spoke to the people (loss to MI) as we thought the match was over before it was over,” Hardik Pandya said after the match."It was a lesson we learned. I think we have always been under pressure because of the number of matches we have won. The last match was the only match we were ahead of the match and we knew how we had K hitters and we were leaving." She ended. But that was not the case. It was a collective thing. Even in this match (against LSG) when they were both eight, I said, "Let's be tough. This game is beautiful. If it's over it's not over, it's not over." So let's make sure we get over it. If they're disappointed, let them go, do it, and rest after the match.He also talked about the return of GT despite losing the last two games. "I always think that when you lose a game like we played the last game in a group, the important thing is that we win the match as a team and play the match as a team. We lose. We didn't do what we were supposed to do and we know we messed it up a little bit, but we're going to screw it up as a team." One. We say as a team 'we won.' Of course, if we lose we say 'we lost' instead of saying: this man, that man. We laughed too. It is important to ensure that we always maintain the atmosphere."Pandya paid tribute to left-hander Sai Kishore, who made two bets for seven runs in his first match in IPL 2022.“Sai, I rated him very highly as a left-arm bowler. He is a very professional bowler. Because of his length and speed, he gets more wickets. Because of their fast bowling attack, I am not. We don't have to. I haven't. But looking at these wickets, we thought if we added a right-hand axle, it would make a big difference.GT may have posted a total of 144/4, but Pandya was always confident of victory. "The way he hit everyone, especially Shopman, I thought at 145 we were in the game. I think his bowling was too short. The extra length was helpful." So it was also a group chat. If you throw really far or go too far then only two pieces can score a goal, or cover the lead. The bowlers did everything they had to do and we adjusted all the mattresses. ,Also Read, Who is the Best Yorker King? | PITCHHIGH
Since the inaugural 2008 edition of the Indian Premier League, the league has become the Baap of all cricket events. Today, IPL is the richest cricket event in terms of money and entertainment. Every year many outstanding players from all over the world come here to be a part of the league. The reason for winning the title of the richest tournament is the passion and love of the fans towards this league. Each team has its own enthusiastic fans who support them from the bottom of their hearts. Fans also consider their favorite cricketer to be their godfather and before every match starts, people relive the memories of their cricket superstar by turning to their idol. So if fans want to know: Who is the real Baap of IPL, read the full article.Since the beginning of the IPL, more than a thousand players from all over the world have been watched by fans. Every year, the franchise made some changes to its roster prior to release. Also, IPL is a great platform for new young players. In the 8-year history of IPL, the world already has some talented cricketers; Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Surya Kumra Yadav, Deepak Chahar, etc.We have selected the top 5 Baap of cricketers in ascending order, based on the opinions and opinions of the Sportstime 247 team. Sportstime247 has compiled this list after a thorough study of the stats and records of all franchises and players. However, the answer to the question of who is the Baap of IPL can vary from person to person.1. MS Dhoni is the Baap of IPL for WicketkeeperNot only in IPL history but also as an Indian cricketer, MS Dhoni is the best striker and best captain with unparalleled skills. He is known for his sharp mind and best behavior on the court. Fans' love for Donnie is unconditional. Since the beginning of the IPL, MS Dhoni plays for CSK (except in 2016 and 2017 due to the CSK ban). Chennai fans call him a special name like Tala. Significantly, CSK is becoming more popular in the country due to the presence of MSD in Chennai.Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, is one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. Chennai won the title three times and was runner-up in the league 5 times. Donny scored 4,632 points in 206 runs with an average strike rate of 136.67 and 40.63, respectively. Oftentimes, MSD played a major role for CSK in ending the game. So considering her track record and other factors, MS Dhoni is the real Baap of IPL on our list.2. Rohit Sharma Baap of IPL for HittingMumbai batsman Rohit Sharma is one of the best batsmen in the world and Baap of IPL for hitting. There is no doubt that his skills as a captain are fine and he is also known as the best captain in the world after MS Dhoni. Rohit Sharma won the IPL title 6 times; 1 title in Deccan Chargers Hyderabad and 5 as captain of Mumbai Indians. Rohit has the highest winning percentage as a captain, which is 59.82 percent.So far in the Indian Premier League, Rohit Sharma has scored 5,249 points in 203 matches with a hitting average of 130.61.3. Virat Kohli is a Baap of IPL for MachineIndia captain Virat Kohli, who has been part of the same franchise in the Indian Premier League since its inception, has done very well as a batsman so far in the league. Virat Kohli is only 56 times away from becoming the first cricketer to score 6000 IPL points. However, despite this, Virat Kohli has not won a single IPL Cup, so we put him in third place in the list of answers to the question: Who is the Baap of the IPL?4. Chris Gale is the Most Dangerous Batsman in the WorldWhen it comes to striking rate, the name Chris Gayle comes first. The Caribbean cricketer is the world's best entertainer on and off the court. His dance moves and funny behavior always win the hearts of fans. Gayle's powerful shot could worry any player in the world. In 2021, Kris is part of the Punjab Kings franchise and the Big Six is also expected to be Punjab-style in this season.When it comes to the most dangerous batsman in IPL Chris Gale's name cannot be left out of the question. In fact, it will be at the top of most of the lists. Most pods in IPL, fastest pod in IPL, most pods in IPL - Gayle has a lot of records to her name. Gayle was the most dangerous IPL batsman of his era and even at the age of 41, he is one of the fiercest batsmen.5. Jaspreet Bumrah is the Baap of IPL BowlingWhenever fans discuss the best player in the T20 format, fans always choose the batsman, because the shorter format is about hitting six and four. However, Indian cricketer Jaspreet Bumrah showed that if a bowler was able to bowl accurately, no batsman would be able to destroy him, even in the shortest of forms. Bumrah made his IPL debut in 2013 and has been a part of Mumbai Indians ever since. He was instrumental in winning the title for the Mumbai Indians in the years 2017, 2019, and 2020 as he was a very good economic top scorer.Jaspreet Bumrah has played 95 matches in the Indian Premier League so far, taking 112 wickets at an EPA of 7.35.Also, Read- Who Is God of IPL? Check Who is the God of Cricket in IPL
After winning their previous match, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face a formidable opponent in the form of Delhi Capitals (DC) in their next group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. This match will take place on May 16 (Dr. Monday) at De Academy Wai Patel Sports, Mumbai. Not just PBKS, DC is entering the competition after winning their previous match and wanting to continue their championship-winning streak.While the PBKS beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 54 points in their previous match, DC defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight wickets and made sure to follow the final matches. Both PBKS and DC play some excellent cricket in corrections and like to perform consistently as the cycle comes to a close. It's a win-win match for both teams and the loss will more or less destroy their hopes of being in the top four.Match DetailsVenue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, MumbaiDate & Time: May 16, 7:30 PMPitch ReportThe DY Patil Sports Academy wicket website has something for batsmen and bowlers alike. The new ball moves a bit, but hitting becomes easier as the batters settle into the wicket. The captain who wins the toss will want to get into the field first considering the dew factor.Probable Playing XIs for PBKS vs DCPunjab KingsJonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep SinghDelhi CapitalsDavid Warner, Srikar Bharat/Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich NortjeToday IPL match predictions Probable Top PerformersProbably the best batter of the MatchJonny Bairstow:After suffering some poor performances, England's Jonny Bairstow returned to the level by scoring fifty minutes in a row. The right batsman has completely demolished RCB's bowling attack in the previous match and also wants to simulate his performance in the next match.Probably the best bowler of the MatchChetan Sakariya:Left-handed player Chetan Sakarya took two important stakes and ceded only 23 runs in his over-four stake against RR. The 24-year-old has the ability to create a huge swing with the new ball and will be looking to capture some crucial wickets for his team in the upcoming showdown.Result Today IPL match predictions: Delhi Capitals will win the matchAlso, Read - Who is the Baap of IPL?
The Mumbai Indians will face the Sun-Racers Hyderabad in their next match at Wankhede Stadium. The team led by Rohit Sharma secured a comfortable victory despite a setback in their pursuit in their previous match against Chennai Super Kings. With only three wins from 12 matches, the Mumbai Indians did not rejoice and wanted to start the season with a win.On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad fell after making a good start and losing their last five matches in a row. The team led by Ken Williamson also has a negative running rate, so they will need to win the remaining two games by a large margin, and other results are expected to follow their path.Match DetailsVenue: Wankhede Stadium, MumbaiDate & Time: May 17, 7:30 PMPitch ReportWankhede Stadium has been a low-goal stadium in recent matches and the Mumbai Indians will feel confident after bowling the field in their last match. The leader who wins the lottery will try to hit first and get close to 150 points, which may be a win given the pressure on the scoreboard.Probable Playing XIs for MI vs SRHMumbai IndiansRohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Tristan Stubbs, Ramandeep Singh, Tim David, Daniel Sams, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley MeredithSunrisers HyderabadAbhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson (c), Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran MalikProbable Top PerformersPossibly the best hitter of the matchTilak Varma:Tilak Verma has played some high-quality tournament entries in his first season and he is undoubtedly one of the most exciting prospects for Indians in Mumbai. The left-hander has scored 368 points in 12 games so far this season and played 34 unbeaten shots versus 32 from a decisive position in the previous match against CSK.He might be the best player in the gameJaspreet Bumrah:Jasprit Bumrah was excellent at the new ball for the Mumbai Indians in the previous match and finished on 1/12 of his three with his first match. The right arm rhythm created good momentum and he was ready to move the ball in both directions. He has definitely found the rhythm and will also be a key figure in the next match.Today's match prediction: Mumbai Indians to win the match
In our 7-day gym workout plan, we lift the lid on the ultimate strength and muscle-building training program.Fitness is only as good as the program that makes it.The 7-day gym workout plan is enough to build a solid foundation. That's enough to pull you together and sabotage you through the training plateau that's been holding you back for weeks.This training plan begins the journey to a ripped and defined physique that is as sporty as it is aesthetic. During this intense week of training, you'll hit the weight room hard as you push your body to the limits with strength training to build muscle and strength.And we've added some helpful hints and tips at the end of this guide to help you understand more than just how to build a physique you'll be proud of.Ultimate 7-day gym workout plan & RoutineBuild muscle and strength while completely eliminating excess fat. This is the holy grail of complete re-engineering programs.We'll walk you through everything you need to do to completely transform your appearance during our 7-day gym workout plan.No more belly fat, stringy bean arms, or muffin hips. It's about thick vascular muscle mass and the brute force of bending the bars.This program is for those who already know how to lift weights. If you've been doing strength training regularly for the past year or two and already have a respectable fitness base, this guide will take you into the stratosphere with a great physique.If you are a beginner, then this instructable will bring you great success. The volume, frequency, and intensity will be too high for you to handle, and you will likely injure yourself or overshoot very quickly.Accelerates the results of short-term intense strength trainingThe last thing you want right now is to bury your body in the ground. Overtraining is a real problem for athletes, and once you find yourself in clutches, you can expect a drop in performance, which will take weeks or months to recover from.Bodybuilders and competitive athletes use "functional hyper stretching" in the short term to build strength and muscle mass all the time. When a plateau is reached, repetition is used to break through pauses and plateaus to take performance to the next level.It simply involves increasing the intensity and amount of your weekly body shock training. You go from 0 to 100 and work your muscles even harder... The result is a massive increase in both strength and an improvement in muscle mass.That's the plan here with our 7-day gym workout plan Guide. You will train for 7 days in a row, deliberately pushing yourself harder than before. Then you will take it easy for a week.Make no mistake: at the end of the seven days you will feel doomed...but when you recover, you will feel invincible.As your body heals, rejuvenates, and rejuvenates itself, the results will be amazing. You won't even recognize the strong and powerful man who looks at you with wide eyes and stature.How does the 7-day gym workout plan work? You will train each muscle group twice a week for the best results. A variety of reps range allows you to stimulate your muscles differently in each exercise, targeting strength and group conditioning.Forget about the once-a-week muscle halving program.It's old school.In this 7-day gym workout plan, you'll achieve functional repetition by exercising each muscle a few times a week...just like a professional lifter or powerlifter.Day 1 - Chest Gym Workout PlanFlat bench barbell press (4 sets, 6 reps)Dumbbell press (4 sets, 6 reps)Dumbbell flyes (3 sets, 10 reps)Push-ups (4 sets, 20 reps)Cable crossovers (3 sets, 15 reps)Day - 2 Back Gym Workout PlanBarbell deadlift (4 sets, 10-12 reps)Bent over barbell row (2-3 sets, 10-15 reps)Weighted (or bodyweight) pull-ups (2 sets, 10-15 reps)Lying T-bar row (2 sets, 10-15 reps)Wide-grip lat pulldown (2-3 sets, 10-15 reps)Day - 3 Biceps Gym Workout PlanDumbbell curls (4 sets, 10-12 reps)Barbell curls (4 sets, 10-12 reps)Concentration curls (2-3 sets, 10-15 reps)Crucifix Curl (2-3 sets, 10-15 reps)Day - 4 Triceps Gym Workout PlanDiamond Push-Ups (3 sets, 10-12 reps)Dips (3 sets, 15-20 reps)Overhead (3 sets 12-15 reps)Rope Pushdowns (3 sets 12-15 reps)Close Grip Bench Presses (3 sets 12-15 reps)Day - 5 Shoulder Gym Workout PlanBarbell Overhead PressHalf-Kneeling Landmine PressBottoms-Up Kettlebell PressLeaning Lateral RaiseArnold PressSeated Dumbbell Shoulder PressDay - 6 legs Gym Workout PlanBack squatFront squatGoblet squatLeg pressCalf raiseLeg extensionSquat jump|Hex bar deadliftSumo deadliftNutrition Tips for a 7-day gym workout planEating right is important during a busy week.You need the right amount of fuel to get through a hard workout, but you also need a surplus to build new muscle cells.Aiming for a calorie intake of 20% more than maintenance (about 500kcal for most people) will give you what you need.We suggest consuming plenty of protein to support muscle cell synthesis and to prevent excessive muscle damage from the large number of combinations you supplement. 1.4-2.0 grams of high-quality protein per kilogram of body weight will work well.Finally, this is not the time to cut out carbs. You will need a large amount of stored glycogen to push your body through multiple workouts. Eat plenty of brown rice, pasta, and potatoes to add jet fuel to your workout.You haven't experienced anything as difficult as this 7-day gym workout plan. You'll break through plateaus and take your body to a whole new level, even if you're already ahead.Also Read - KL RAHUL: SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) champions will face the new Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) team in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) group stage match which will be held at Dr. D.Y. Patel Sports Academy in Mumbai. May 18 (Wednesday). While the Men in Purple team won their previous match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the newcomers lost their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).Speaking of their standings on the points table, LSG is currently third on the points table with eight wins in 13 games. Meanwhile, KKR has run a hot and cold tournament so far and sits sixth in the points table with six wins from 13 games.Match DetailsVenue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.Date & Time: May 18, 7:30 PM ISTPitch ReportDr. D.Y. Patel's academy wicket helped slow bowlers and hitting wasn't easy, especially after the restrictions on the court. The new ball hits the racket really well. However, the scoring wasn't easy once the ball loosened. The leader who wins the toss can look at the racket first and post a competitive total on the board and defend it later.Probable Playing XIs for KKR vs LSGKolkata Knight RidersVenkatesh Iyer, Baba Indrajith, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy.Lucknow Super KingsQuinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan.Today’s match prediction: LSG to win the match.Also, Read - Who is the Baap of IPL?
The Royal Challengers Bangalore will face the Gujarat Titans in their next match at Wankhede Stadium. The team led by Vav de Plessis lost in their previous match against the Kings of Punjab and this affected their net run rate as well. With seven wins from 13 games, one win may not be enough for the RCB team and their fate is still in their hands with other outcomes impacting the stage.On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans have been the losing team in the tournament so far and have already qualified for the playoffs with 10 wins from 13 matches. However, with the playoffs looming, the team led by Hardik Pandya will also be looking to continue its winning streak. Redhaman Saha's form gave the team a boost after the attacking attack in the last match.Match DetailsVenue: Wankhede StadiumDate & Time: May 19, 7:30 PMPitch reportWhile most matches at Wankhede Stadium this year have been fairly low-key, the match between MI and SRH at the stadium showed that there was still plenty for the batsmen to do. It will be necessary to take advantage of the powerplay and the leader who wins the draw will have no problem hitting first.Probable Playing XIs for RCB vs GTRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh HazlewoodGujarat TitansWriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade/Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal/Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed ShamiProbable Top PerformersThe probable best batter of the MatchShubman Gill:Shubman Gill has played a key role in the number one Gujarat Titans all season and is sixth in the Orange Cap career with 402 times in 13 games. He scored some tough kicks for the team and will be looking to play in the playoffs with good roles that can act as a confidence booster.Probably the best bowler of the MatchMohammed Shami:Muhammad Al Shami was one of the top bowlers of the tournament and he played exceptionally well in the previous match against Chennai Super Kings. The right-arm pacing was excellent on the new ball and ended with an exceptional delivery to take out in-star batsman Devon Conway after playing 2 to 19 in the previous game.Today’s match prediction: Gujarat Titans to win the match
Defending champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face the mighty Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their final group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. At the same time, RR defeated newcomers Lucknow to reach the playoffs. The Super Giants (LSG) lost their last match against the Yellow Army Gujarat Titans (GT) in their previous match.The match between RR and CSK will take place on 20 May (Friday) at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. While members of the royal family will get a boost with the inclusion of their superstar striker Shimron Heitmer, CSK may also be looking to make some changes to their squad as this is their last game of the IPL 2022.Match DetailsVenue: Brabourne Stadium, MumbaiDate & Time: May 20, 7:30 PMPitch ReportThe wicket at Brabourne Stadium has provided some equal contest between bat and bowl. While the new ball swings a touch, batters can play through the line once they get set. Skipper winning the toss might like to chase, considering the dew might play a role later in the evening.Probable Playing XIs for RR vs CSKRajasthan RoyalsYashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoyChennai Super KingsRuturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, N Jagadeesan, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Mitchell Santner/Mahesh Theekshana, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh ChoudharyToday’s match prediction: Chasing team to win the match.Also, Read -Who Is God of IPL?
Lucknow Super Giants will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022 Eliminator at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The KL Rahul team finished third in the points table and are coming back from a thrilling encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous game. After being benched for their last league match, the team is likely to bring back regular players like Krunal Pandya and Aayush Badoni for the next match.On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore finished their league stage campaign in fourth place with a victory over Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians also helped them break into the top four. The team led by Faf du Plessis was impressive in both departments and the franchise will be greatly relieved by the return of their talisman Virat Kohli. Mohammad Siraj can return to the playing XI in place of Siddharth Kaul.Match DetailsVenue: Eden Gardens, KolkataPitch ReportBoth teams will try to hold their side with plenty of spin options considering the traditional course at Eden Gardens, but cloudy weather could also help the fast bowlers. Both captains would like to bat first after winning the toss as it would be difficult to chase any score above 150 in a high-pressure match.Probable Playing XIs for LSG vs RCBLucknow Super GiantsQuinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Evin Lewis, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni/Manan Vohra, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Krishnappa Gowtham/Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Ravi BishnoiRoyal Challengers BangaloreVirat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Siddarth Kaul/Mohammed Siraj, Josh HazlewoodProbable Top PerformersThe probable Best batter of the matchVirat Kohli:Virat Kohli finally managed to get the form back from him after a stellar tackle in a high-pressure game against Gujarat Titans and played a game-winning blow for the franchise from him. The right-handed hitter adjusted his technique a bit which helped him as he scored 73 runs in the top order. He will be looking to continue his stellar form and step up once again in a crucial matchup.probable the best bowler of the matchJosh Hazlewood:Kings in the previous game and finished with two wickets. The Aussie has so far proven to be an excellent RCB pick and the economy rate from him has also been exceptional. With his ability to win games on his own, Hazlewood will be a potent substitute for captain Faf du Plessis in games of power and death.Today’s match prediction: RCB to win the gameAlso Read, - IPL 2022: Today ipl match predictions, PBSK vs DC
When it comes to the most famous Indian cricketers, one has to wonder who he is. While our attitudes may vary from era to era, all players have shown their dedication and enthusiasm for the game and we have grown up with outstanding cricketers of all time. According to our sources, below are some of the most famous Indian cricketers.Although hockey is the national sport in India, cricket is the most popular sport in the country. Cricket is such a precious sport in India that it is played in every nook and cranny. It took over a decade to become one of the many sports. This game is more than just a game for all cricket lovers; is a feeling. The Indian cricket team has won all ICC tournaments but has yet to win the national game due to a lack of local support. When the opposing team India plays Pakistan, it creates a powerful moment for the nations.BCCI is the governing body of the Indian cricket team (Control Board of Cricket in India). It is the richest cricket board in the world. It is supervised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India, based in Mumbai. The BCCI is also responsible for organizing and scheduling cricket matches such as the IPL, one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. It is also known that BCCI will contribute Rs 10 crore to the Indian Olympic Federation to help Indian Athletics.Top 5 Most Famous Indian cricketers1. Virat Kohli is the Most Famous Indian CricketerAs the former captain of the Indian national cricket team, Virat is one of the most popular Indian cricketers with over 182 million followers on Instagram and 46 million followers on Twitter. Virat is also the brand ambassador of several brands and has a contract with a famous brand, Wrogn. As of 2021, Kohli's net worth is INR 950 crore ($127.12 million).Virat Kohli made his ODI debut in 2008 against Sri Lanka. Kohli has appeared in more than 500 cricket matches, scoring 183 times against Pakistan in the Asian Cup. Kohli scored over 12,000 points in One Day Internationals. He is currently one of the best and most efficient batsmen on the Indian cricket team. He is undoubtedly the most famous Indian cricketer with a huge following.2. MS Dhoni is the Most Famous Indian CricketerWho hasn't heard of MS Dhoni? The distinguished Colonel Tala of the Indian Army is considered a good finisher. Captain Cole, Ranchi boy, and many other names have been suggested by his fans. The wicket-keeper/batsman who wowed the crowd with his bowling skills when throwing to Kevin Petersen.|MS Dhoni is known for his unstoppable helicopter shot and ability to take out batsmen in a matter of seconds. He got the approval of the President of Pakistan for his hairstyle and was asked not to change it. He was the only captain to win all three ICC Championships, winning his first T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011 (28 years later) on home soil, and the Champions Cup in 2013. MS Dhoni was the captain of the Chennai Super Kings four times.He joined the Indian Railways for a sports fee and devoted his life to cricket. The TC railways during the day and practice at night were very tiring. You decide to quit your job and come back one day because you can't keep up with the schedule.3. Sachin Tendulkar is the Most Famous Indian CricketerSachin Tendulkar has had a huge impact on international cricket. Who hasn't heard of it? He is called the god of cricket. A former international cricketer with a large number of records. Tendulkar is the best batsman in the history of cricket. Because it is so large, it is impossible to depict its grandeur. Sachin Tendulkar's popularity in India is undeniable. He has been an inspiration and role model for all cricketers of his generation. He is a sentimental figure for people all over the world and his popularity will continue to grow.Those who have watched Tendulkar since the 1990s, when he debuted internationally, have witnessed his struggle and growth thus far. Sachin Tendulkar has a diverse following with 33 million followers on Instagram and 39 million on Twitter. It is famous not only in India but all over the world.Sachin Tendulkar is the first hitter to score a double century in one-day international history. When we look at his records, there are not only one or two to mention; It is impossible to remember them all because they have overseen 24 years of international cricket. Holds the record for most centuries and 50 in a day in international.4- Rohit Sharma is the Most Famous Indian CricketerRohit Gurunat Sharma, also known as Hitman, is an Indian international cricketer who ranks fourth in the list of the top five Indian cricketers. He is the King of Six of the Indian team and a great cricketer. Rohit is the Limited Captain and Vice-Captain of the Test Cricket, playing for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. As a right-handed batsman, he alternates between playing as a right-armed kicker and as a starting player for the Indian cricket team.On November 6, 2021, he made his Test debut against the West Indies, and on September 2, 2021, he played his last Test against England. His first international match was against Ireland on 23 June 2007 and his last international match was against England on 28 March 2021. He also made his T20I debut against England on 19 September 2017 and will play his last T20I match against New Zealand. November 21, 2021. From 2000 to 2007, he was a member of Team Mumbai, and from 2008 to 2010, he was a member of the Deccan Chargers. From 2011 to the present, he has been a member of Mumbai Indians.Rohit played 43 Test matches and scored 3,047 points. 227 ODIs with a total score of 9,205; 119 T20 matches for a total of 3,197 runs; And 104 games with a total of 8,033 points.5. Yuvraj Singh is the Most Famous Indian CricketerYuvraj Singh is an Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and all-around performance. He rose to international fame when he became the first player to hit six sixes in a single match against England's Stewart Broads and scored the fastest T2050 in just 12 balls, earning him the nickname "Sixer King".An athlete who has been awarded the Padma Shri (the highest civilian award of the Republic of India) and the Arjuna Award (for outstanding performance in sports). He rose to fame early in his career as a result of his acting skills. He rose to fame in the cricket industry in December 1999, when he scored 358 of 404 balls against the Bihar team, which also featured MS Dhoni. When news broke that Yuvraj Singh was battling lung cancer, the entire nation was shocked. But, with his strong will and the support of millions of fans, he underwent chemotherapy and came out stronger and resumed his cricket career. After battling cancer, she wanted to help others going through the same thing, so she founded YouWeCan fundraising for cancer patients in 2012.Also, Read- Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL | Pitch high
Virat Kohli is clearly one of the best batsmen in international cricket at the moment. Like a running machine, the India captain has scored 22,862 points in his international career so far. With 70 centuries and 155 half-centuries in all three formats, the right-handed batsman collected 7,534 times in 92 Tests, 12,169 times in 254 ODIs, and 3159 times in 90 T20I. He also has several batting records to his name.Virat Kohli is also one of the fittest cricketers in international cricket and his love for fitness is widely known. Apart from his physique, Virat Kohli also loves tattoos. Indian cricketers get 11 tattoos on their bodies. These Virat Kohli tattoos have different shapes and meanings. In this article, we take a look at 11 Virat Kohli tattoos and their meaning.11 Virat Kohli Tattoos - Here's What They Look Like and What They Mean1. Virat Kohli God's Eye TattooVirat Kohli has a tattoo on his left shoulder representing God's Eye. The tattoo is round in shape and looks like an eye. This tattoo means that God is watching what is happening and keeping track of everything that a person does.2. Virat Kohli Tattoo OmThe Indian cricketer also has the word 'Om' written in Hindi, next to the God's Eye tattoo. Om is a spiritual symbol in Hinduism. Om is also considered a sacred sound and a common word uttered when practicing yoga. The letter Om is also associated with the three powerful deities of Hinduism: Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva.3. Virat Kohli Lord Shiva tattooApart from the letter Om, Virat Kohli also has Lord Shiva tattoos on his body. This Virat Kohli tattoo is on his left hand. It represents the image of Lord Shiva meditating on Mount Kailash. Lord Shiva is a powerful deity in Hinduism who lives on Mount Kailash according to Hindu mythology. Kohli is a worshiper of Lord Shiva.4. Virat Kohli Monastery TattooThere is an image of a monastery on the left side of his left shoulder. It is next to the tattoo of Lord Shiva. A monastery is where monasteries or monks live or work. The Virat Kohli tattoo represents Kohli's longing for peace and strength.5. Virat Kohli Japanese Samurai TattooVirat Kohli has a tattoo on his upper left arm depicting a Japanese samurai warrior with a raised sword. This is said to be Kohli's favorite tattoo. The Indian cricketer believes that this sword gives him strength. The tattoo also symbolizes the loyalty, self-discipline, and moral behavior of a samurai warrior.6. Virat Kohli Tribal TattooVirat Kohli also adorns a tribal tattoo. It is located on his right forearm. The image represents the tribal and symbolizes loyalty to one's tribe. For Kohli, it means loyalty to his team, fighting spirit, and aggressiveness.7. Virat Kohli Scorpion TattooKohli also has her zodiac sign tattooed on her body. Her Scorpio horoscope tattoo is placed on her upper right hand. Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, thus he belongs to the Scorpio sign.8. Virat Kohli Tattoo No. 175Virat Kohli also has 175 tattoos on his body. It is in his left hand. This number represents ODI's 175th hat. The right-hander is the 175th ODI player for India. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Dambulla in August 2008. This is a special number for an Indian cricketer.9. Virat Kohli Number 269 tattoosBesides the number 175. Kohli also wrote the number. 269 as a tattoo on his body. The number 269 indicates his trial cap number and is written on his left hand. Kohli is India's 269th Test player and made his Test debut in June 2011 in a match against the West Indies in Kingston. Therefore, 269 is another special number for an Indian cricketer.10. Virat Kohli Mother's Name TattooOne of the 11 Virat Kohli tattoos also bears his mother's name. Kohli has a tattoo of her mother's name, Saroj, on top of her left hand. It is written in Hindi. This Virat Kohli tattoo represents Kohli's love for her mother.11. Virat Kohli Father's Name TattooHe also has his late father's name tattooed along with his mother's name. His father's name, Prem, is also written on his left hand. It is also written in Hindi. Kohli lost his father in 2006. He was a criminal defense attorney by profession.Also Read- KL RAHUL: SUPERB LOOKING TATTOOS AND THEIR MEANING
The Gujarat Titans have crowned IPL champions for the first time in front of a record 1,04,859 fans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 29, as cricket matches led to the men's T20 World Cup finals in Australia in October. November this year.On this route, India will host South Africa in a five-match T20I series starting June 9.The first match of the series, which will take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium, will give the Indian team a chance to win 13 matches in T20I. India is currently on par with Afghanistan and Romania with 12 consecutive T20I wins.India chose to rest its key players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jaspreet Pomrah, with Kuala Lumpur led by Rahul of the 18-man squad with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Here are five Indian players to watch in the series against South Africa, along with new and experienced players:Hardik Pandya:Hardik Pandya gave a fitting answer to his critics when he put in a very impressive performance in the IPL 2022 final against the Rajasthan Royals, going 3/17 on the ball and 34 on the bat. The captain of the Gujarat Titans was concerned about his fitness, especially in bowling.But Pandya managed to lead his team to their first-ever IPL title in front of their home crowd in Ahmedabad. He finished the season with 487 runs in 15 games with an average of 44.27, taking eight wickets including four half-centuries.There is no denying that the spotlight will be on Pandya and her all-around skills in the five-match series.KL Rahul:KL Rahul's leadership as well as his hitting earned him plenty of praise during the Lucknow Super Giants campaign at the IPL 2022, where he qualified for the playoffs before collapsing against the eliminated.Bowler Rahul has started an impressive season with the bats, becoming the tournament's second-best scorer with 616 hits with an average of 51.33, although his batting average of 135.38 has been the subject of much debate.India expects Rahul to get a little more aggressive with the top of the bat.Dinesh Karthik:Dinesh Karthik has not only knocked on the door of selection but also opened it wide with consistent performances as a specialist finalist for the Royal Challengers Bangalore at IPL 2022. Karthik also won the "Super Striker of the Season" award from the IPL with an amazing punch performance. 183, scoring 242 points with a 220 strike average on the death stage, once again proved his ultimate credentials.With the T20I team retired, Karthik is looking to replicate his IPL 2022 performance in the Indian jersey and secure a place on the men's T20 World Cup journey in Australia at the end of the year.Imran Malik:The speed machine from Jammu to Sunrisers Hyderabad attracted everyone's attention, constantly clocking more than 150 km per hour. Although Luke Ferguson was awarded the fastest ball in the tournament at a speed of 157.3 km/h, Imran impressed the Indian fans with his unbridled speed.In his first full season in the IPL, Imran tore 22 wickets against the Gujarat Titans' final champion with the best performance of 5/25. The game's legends have endorsed Malik as India's player, and it remains to be seen if he continues to attack South Africa with better control of line and length.Archdeep SinghArshdeep Singh was another young fast player like Malik who sparked a lot of excitement at the IPL 2022. The 23-year-old was a popular throwing player for the Punjab Kings in death with the Yorkers and his ability to hit the target. Continuously seal the holes.All this meant that Arshdeep finished the season with a 7.58 kill economy ratio, as well as taking 10 wickets with his best bowling number 3/37. Arshdeep, a member of the 2018 FIFA U19 World Cup India squad, will be keen to continue his good form in this series against South Africa.Also Read - Registered FIR Against MS Dhoni, 7 Others in Bihar's Begusarai
Just a week ago, the Gujarat Titans won the 2022 Indian Premier League in style. This was his first appearance in the tent tournament. Hardik Pandya led the team that contributed to the win with bat and ball. There were other notable actors such as Shopman Gill, Rashid Khan, Muhammad Shami, and Rahul Twatia who rose to the occasion again and again.But one name just popped up, and that's David Miller. The South African middle-ranked batsman won the most matches (6 total) and, during the chase, was often at the top of his game.Miller hit first place at number five and became the sixth top scorer in the tournament. He scored 481 points in 16 games with an average of 68.71 and a hit average of 143.Proteas captain Themba Bafuma is hoping Miller can continue his brilliance in the next five-match series between India and South Africa T20I, which will begin on June 9 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi."Obviously, it's very nice and gives us a lot of confidence to have David Miller fit and confident. Also, his IPL performance... and as a team, we're going to build that confidence and the knowledge that is to come." "He will bring," Bafoma said.For South Africa, Miller's bats were ranked sixth, but Pafuma indicated that the left-handed could advance.“The talk has always been about David upgrading the standings and letting him take on a lot of balls and be more devastating. He knows his place in our team and his role in the team. He has… played a little bit. OK. But if there is a chance to deliver more. From the shipments to David, I'm sure this will be something that will be looked at."Quinton de Kock is another South African who performed excellently in the IPL and will now appear in the upcoming T20I series. De Kock finished third on the IPL scoring list, scoring 508 points with an average of 36.28 and a strike rate of 148.97. His runs also included the tournament's highest score - an undefeated 140 that de Kock broke against the Kolkata Knight Riders.Another hitter from South Africa, Aidan Markram, also did well. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad and hitting the ball for 139.05, Markram scored 381 points with an average of 47.62.Among the bowlers, Kajisu Rabada has done what he does in every intense league season and is ranked third in the list of best wicket-takers. Rabada picked up 23 wickets in just 13 games for an average of 17.65, with an economy average of 8.45. His best score came 4/33 against the Gujarat Titans' final champion."It's good to see some of our guys in great shape. KG (Kagiso Rabada) is on track to get faster than 100 wickets in the IPL (currently at 99). It's a matter of pride. Quente (Quinton de Kock) Bafuma talks about his team's prospects, he said.Also Read - Registered FIR Against MS Dhoni, 7 Others in Bihar's Begusarai
New Delhi: Rishabh Pant's journey in international cricket was as unexpected as his beating. He has always risen through the ranks while facing criticism for his extravagant play. Although doubts remain over his persistence, Bant became the youngest Indian captain in T20I as KL Rahul was disqualified from the T20I series against South Africa due to a back injury on Wednesday.Calm and relaxed man, Pant showed off an intense look during alternate training at Firuzach Kotla on Wednesday, the day before the first T20I against South Africa. Working with match officials and fielding drills in the scorching sun, Pant was preparing for his big day. As he walked off the field and headed to the pre-match press conference, he said, “I am very happy this happened in Kotla. I wish Mr. Tarak (his childhood coach who passed away last November) had had this. We were there to see the moment.”Pant's career really took off after the pandemic. They have spent most of the past two years riding the biosecurity bubble. When India's bubble ban was lifted, he took a leave of absence on Wednesday morning to visit his graduate Venkateswara College in south Delhi, where he had honed his skills in the sonnets club as a teenager. A few hours later he was informed that he would be the captain of the Indian team for the series."It feels great, even though it didn't come in good condition. The news came only an hour ago, so I'm addressing that too. I really want to thank the people who have been with me through thick and thin," Pant said, addressing the media. It is so."Although he replaced regular captain Rohit Sharma, Bant's rise comes at a time when Dinesh Karthik is forcing another revival. One might remember Pant losing to Karthik initially in the 2019 World Cup Finals. Set to be the T20 World Cup five months from now, Karthik pushes her to the same spot again.If Pant feels secure about his place on the T20 side, it's time. Head coach Rahul Dravid has focused on building a core team for the future. With Pant as captain and IPL-winning captain Hardik Pandya as backup, the message is that management is ready to continue investing in Pant.|This was evident as Dravid was seen spending a lot of time with Pant while discussing game plans during team training over the past two days.“It’s the best thing to have (Dravid) around. I worked with him during his under-19 days, with India and the IPL as well. So, there is a lot of experience there. There is a lot to learn from him, like how to act on the pitch, discipline, and game strategy.”Pant doesn't walk here like a rookie captain. He's had the best and worst response in the past two years as captain of the Delhi Capitals. He said, "Captain DC will help me a lot." I am the one who learns from mistakes. He said, "When you keep doing the same thing over time, you get better and keep learning from it, and I think this will help me. I'm going to lift my chin and do my best."You know it's full now. But he is aware of the team's big goals in the World Cup. The very cautious T20 hit has been banned in India for some time now. Pant promised that the change would be visible."As a team, we have thought about some of the goals that we want to achieve as a team. We are constantly working towards them. We are thinking about the World Cup. In the next few days, there will be a lot of changes." pant claimed.When his first pressure as India captain was over, he moved into the center draw and engaged in long sessions of relentless hard-hitting. Look at the next few days? Can.Also Read - Registered FIR Against MS Dhoni, 7 Others in Bihar's Begusarai
Buoyed by the response to the industry's strong bid for IPL media rights, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said it was the wording of the bid document that paved the way for the program."The tender prepared by BCCI for this process was excellent. It allowed to discover the optimal price and the final figure is the asset note (IPL)," Shah told TOI.Shah's team started working out the details of ITT months ago and there was a lot of deliberation about what packages were going to be offered."I kept talking about Package C in particular from the beginning and we can all see the difference it made in the overall auctions at the end. The digital space in India, anywhere in the world, has been a fast-growing space. And we they were extremely confident in presenting a specific plan to the bidders. That's exactly what happened."The Package C tender brought the price determination to the final figure of Rs 44,000 crore."The money that BCCI will get from these rights over the next five years will help the board with many things for years to come. BCCI is also working on women's cricket at the under-16 and under-19 level, which is for the IPL female, the feed line will beBut it worked," he said.Meanwhile, Rebecca Campbell, President of International Content and Operations for The Walt Disney Company, said, "We are pleased to expand our partnership with the Indian Premier League and look forward to offering the next five seasons across our portfolio of television channels. We place disciplined deals with a focus on long-term value."We decided not to go ahead with digital rights given the cost required to secure that package. IPL is an important component of our TV channel portfolio in India. We look forward to other multi-platform rights, including future rights from ICC and BCCI. Will explore those cricket rights".Also, Read - Rishabh Pant to Lead India Against South Africa
The Indian men's soccer team qualified for the AFC Asian Cup final by defeating Palestine in the Group B match in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday.The result means that the Palestinians qualified directly to the top 24 places in the final group, while the Philippines, ranked second with four points, occupied second place.Only the winners from the six qualifying groups will qualify for the tournament, with the top five teams finishing second to their groups.India, who finished second behind Hong Kong (six points) on goal difference, qualified before facing the last round in Group D.This is the first time that India has qualified for the Asian Cup in two consecutive editions, after being eliminated from the group stage in the 2019 edition.Overall, India qualified for the Continental Championship for the fifth time in 1964, 1984, 2011, 2019, and 2023.Also, Read - IPL Media Rights: Jay Shah Praises Drafting of Tender Document
Shahid Afridi (Pakistani cricketer) unofficially set the record for the longest six in cricket history when he walked 158 meters, although the distance was later recorded in the ICC Book of Records as 120 meters (God knows why!) and Afridi The. The record received an "unofficial" designation. However, he is considered the record holder for hitting the longest six in cricket.What Are The Top 8 Longest Ever Sixes in any Form Of Cricket?Sr.NoPlayerTeamDistance(Meter)Year1 (Unofficial)Shahid AfridiPakistan15820132Bret LeeAustralia13520053Martin GuptillNew Zealand12720124Corey AndersonNew Zealand12220145Yuvraj SinghIndia12020076Chris GayleWest Indies11620107Ijaz AhmedPakistan11519998MS DhoniIndia1122012They say cricket is ruled by batsmen. After the advent of limited cricket like ODI and T20, it became the batsman's game. A thrilling cricket match means some exciting roles. An exciting entry means entering the largest number of limits and exceeding the limits.Some rounds of international cricket have become immortal and go down in history. I mean, who could forget the last six of MS Dhoni at the 2011 World Cup, or the complete Monty of Yuvraj Singh at the 2007 T20 World Cup?And what made these entries so great? yes! Those sixes! All cricket lovers love to see the ball fly in the gallery. And the batsman who sends the ball farthest into the fair always becomes a cricket sensation!But do you know who beat the longest six in cricket history? How long did it last hit? What is the longest six in the world? Hold your breath! I will tell you the fairy tale of this wonderful game!1. Zard Ali Hits The Longest Six in CricketHave you ever wondered who holds the record for hitting the Longest six players in any form of cricket, be it an international or a domestic league?Zara Ali is a cricket star in the Australian Big Bash Cricket League and holds the record for the longest six years in any form of cricket worldwide.Ali was playing for the Victorian cricket team in the Australian National Cricket League when he hit 173 meters with a six-foot length. This blow immediately put him in the spotlight.2. Albert Trott Hits The Longest Six In CricketBut, if you want to know who hit the longest six in cricket history, the name comes from the 19th century. Of course, there is no record of him playing for obvious reasons, but the more I talk about the longest six years in the world, this guy will be on the list!The year was 1899 when Albert Trott hit six goals at Lords Cricket Ground, the mecca of cricket. It is said that he hit the ball with such force that the famous stadium building was completely flattened.Nobody can show such great talent yet! Although there was no such technique to measure the distance of a shot at the time, and there is no official entry for the malicious six as to how long the ball lasted, still if you are interested in the stats I can give you an idea!You can get an idea of the distance by looking at the size of Lord's Cricket Ground. The pitch is approximately 230 meters northwest of the midfield position, and a running hit shoots the ball out of this stadium's iconic building. It's clear now, isn't it?Trott was a player who played Test Cricket for both England and Australia.3. Shahid Afridi - 120m Six vs South Africa, 2013Pakistan faced South Africa in Johannesburg on March 17, 2013. South Africa set a big goal with 344 runs for Pakistan. Then Afridi showed what he's capable of! He scored 88 passes with only 48 balls.The SA captain gave the ball to Ryan McClaren for 35 minutes. McLaren gave up 12 runs on the first four balls, plus two more runs.This was the moment when everyone present felt the mood of the match. Both teams were under pressure, and the match was in a 50-50 mode when Afridi did something that became history. McLaren hit straight in the fair on the fifth ball.yes! He was six feet tall and 158 meters tall! Although the distance was later recorded in the ICC's 120-meter book of records (God knows why!) and Afridi's record was given the "unofficial" designation, he is still considered the record holder for the strokes longest six in cricket.4. Bret Lee - 135m Six vs West Indies, 2005The question then arises, who holds the official record for hitting the Longest six in cricket history on the counters list? The answer is that the official record for hitting the biggest six players in cricket history is held by Brett Lee.Australia was facing a West Indies bowling attack in a Test match in Gabba in 2005 when Lee pulled the ball out of the bounds. It took off in the air, crossed the entire stadium, and landed in the parking lot. She measured 135 meters and was recorded as the tallest six feet tall in international cricket.5. Martin Guptill – 127m six vs South Africa, 2012New Zealand was chasing South Africa's goal of 147 races in the T20I Series. Lonwabo Tsotsobe was the bowler, and he was sixth when Guptill hit the most limit on the fifth ball. He covered a distance of 127 meters, crashed into the stands, and fell to the ground.6. Corey Anderson – 122m vs India, 2014India was in the middle of their New Zealand tour and was playing for the home team at Napier Cricket Ground. Mohamed Shami was ranking 44th for his team when Anderson fired from 122 meters.Corey Anderson is the man who scored his first century with just 36 balls on New Years' Day 2014 against the West Indies and broke the record set by 18-year-old Shahid Afridi with the fastest 100 balls.7. Yuvraj Singh - 120m vs Australia 2007Yuvraj Singh is definitely one of the greatest personalities in India. He was known for his destructive striking style. In 2007, he made his name on the list of cricket history among the world’s biggest six in the cricket history list.8. Chris Gale Hits the Longest Six in CricketHave you ever heard the term king of elixir? Have you ever wondered who is known as the King of Sixer? Well, there is no official name for this crown, but Chris Gayle is probably the best name for it!Gayle holds the record for hitting the most sixes in all forms of cricket. He has made a total of 534 sixes in international cricket (Test matches, ODI, and T20 matches in the West Indies).In Bridgetown, India was facing the West Indies in the T20 World Championships in May 2010. Gayle was in disarray in that match as he shot 116m off Yusuf Pathan.9. Ijaz Ahmed - 115m Six vs India 19991999 was the year when the India-Pakistan High Voltage match was taking place at Mohali. The stalking team was Pakistan.Only two out of six were injured in that entire match and both got off Ijaz Ahmed's racket. One of them hit the delivery of Virender Sehwag, who traveled 115 meters.10. MS Dhoni - 112m Six vs New Zealand, 2009It is quite unusual that we are talking about sixes, and the name MS Dhoni will be excluded from the list. This former Indian captain is famous for his helicopter shot and is considered one of the greatest game finishers of all time.India was playing Australia in the 2011-12 Commonwealth Bank Series at the Adelaide Oval. It was a high-effort match with Clint Mackay delivering last time and India still 12 passes behind the goal, with only 4 balls to keep.Under this intense pressure, MS Dhoni swings his racket on the third ball and the ball flies into the gallery. It was recorded with a length of 112 meters. Dhoni finished the match brilliantly and led India to victory.Most sixes in cricket history 250mWell, it is practically not possible for anyone to hit the 250m hex. I mean, there is such a thing as physics, right? No wonder there is no official record of reaching the 250-meter height of a six, although you will find articles and videos online claiming that some batsmen hit this impossible shot and the names vary from site to site. But these are all unofficial videos and records without certification.If you are wondering how long is 250m and why is it impossible to reach, I can give you an idea. The Taj Mahal in Agra is only 73 meters tall! Now you have the idea, right?Who hit the shortest six?Well, there is also a record for hitting the shortest six! Pakistani wicket-taker Rashid Latif holds the record, but he did not go too far!It looks interesting? Let me tell you the story. He is at the same time funny, and goofy too.In the opening match of the Cricket Champions Cup 2002, Pakistan was facing 26th place with a score of 91/4. Upal Chandana was bowling for his team in Sri Lanka. Play a nice sweeping shot on the first ball. Unfortunately, the ball hit the helmet of former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kumara Sangakkara, who was behind him. Latif completes a run before the player takes the ball and returns it to Sangakara.Steve Bucknor was the match referee. He gave six runs to the batting team and declared the ball dead!mysterious? Well, the ICC rules that if a batsman hits the ball, and the ball hits the helmet placed behind the goalkeeper, five runs will be awarded to the batting team. Cute takes one song. So 5 + 1 = 6 runs!The rules are fun sometimes, right?Also, Read - Who is the Best Yorker King?
With his recent prowess against South Africa in the recently completed T20I series, Dinesh Karthik has jumped 108 places to 87th in ICC's latest T20 hitting rankings.Karthik came to the Indian team after a stellar season in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring 330 points in 16 matches with a strike rate of 183.33.The 37-year-old was a key factor in India's comeback in the five-game T20I series after losing their first two matches. The goalkeeper scored 55 of 27 balls and was the man of the match as India beat South Africa by 82 points.Ishaan Kishan, who was the series' top scorer with 206 runs and a touching field goal average of 150, moved up the rankings to take sixth place in the standings. This is the first time that the 23-year-old has entered the top ten in the FIFA World Cup rankings and he is the only Indian player to break into the top ten.Kishan finished the series against South Africa in half a century and was the leading running scorer with 206 runs with an average of 41. This form has propelled South up to a sixth-place finish in the most recent T20 batsman rankings. Pakistan captain Babar Azam retained the top spot in the T20 kicks rankings.Among the bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal has been the most moving in the T20 rankings. The spinner jumped three places to finish 23rd after the six-wicket streak during the South African series.Josh Hazelwood retained his position as the best T20I shooter, while Afghan sprinters Rashid Khan (joint 3rd) and Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka (sixth) climbed one place into the top ten.Ravindra Jadeja is currently in the UK for India's one-time test against England at Edgbaston and has maintained the top spot in the overall Test list with 385 qualifying points. He is followed by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al-Hassan with 346 points.The other Indian in the top 10 in the Test rankings is former India captain Virat Kohli (742), who held the 10th spot in the batting chart, while veterans Ravichandran Ashwin (850) and Jasper Pomrah (830) are busy. Second and third place respectively in the bowling alley. Australian captain Pat Cummins tops the list of Test bowlers with a PIR of 901.Also, Read - AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India qualify for Asian Cup
Due to the popularity of the game, cricketers are some of the most prominent figures in India. Naturally, the headlines also include the wives of these superstars: the cricketers. However, despite the nickname “cricketer wives”, they also have a character and talent of their own, which unfortunately does not go unnoticed. Here is the list of wives of 30 famous and talented cricketers:Virat Kohli's Wife: Anushka Sharma (Indian Cricketers Wives)|Anushka Sharma is an Indian actress, producer, and also an Indian cricketer wife of Virat Kohli who works in the Hindi film industry. He is one of the most recognizable stars of Bollywood and has made an impact with his impeccable performance in many cinematic assignments. Anushka was born in Ayodhya and raised in Bangalore before starting her modeling career in 2007. She made her acting debut in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi alongside King of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan. Since then, he has been a part of several Bollywood films, including PK, starring Aamir Khan, and Sultan, starring Salman Khan. He has also won several awards, including a Filmfare Award.The 29-year-old married her longtime boyfriend and Indian captain Virat Kohli in December 2017. Apart from her acting career, Anushka is the ambassador for several brands and products. Additionally, she has her own clothing line for women called Nush. She is the co-founder of the production company Clean Slate Films and supports numerous charities and causes such as gender equality and animal rights.Shikhar Dhawan Wife: Ayesha Mukherjee (Indian Cricketers Wives)Unlike Sholay Jabbar, who was single, Jabbar of the Indian cricket team, Shikhar Dhawan, is a married man. And half of him is better than Aisha Mukherjee.Aisha is a half-Bengali, half-British amateur boxer who was raised in Australia. The 43-year-old is a trained boxer and a sports and fitness fanatic. He also has two daughters from his first marriage. She met Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on the social networking platform Facebook. Ayesha and Shikhar got engaged in 2009 after persuasive and persuasive efforts by the Shikhar family. On October 30, 2012, they finally married because Shikhar Dhawan wanted to cement his cricket career before getting married. It also helped him develop a relationship with his two daughters. The duo brought luck to the left-footed player's life as they cemented his place in the national team through consistent performances to win matches.Yuvraj Singh Wife: Hazel Keech (Indian Cricketers Wives)Hazel Keech or Gurbasant Kaur (Married Name) is a British Model from Mauritius who has worked in some Indian films and TV Shows. She was a part of several advertising campaigns and dance numbers since her time in Mumbai in 2005. She married famous Indian cricketer and legend Yuvraj Singh on November 30, 2016. Hazel was one of the pillars of support for the struggling Indian legend at the time. He supported him in difficult moments when he was outside the Indian national team. Hazel adopted the name "Gurbasant Kaur" given by Sant Balwinder Singh during the wedding ceremony.Harbhajan Singh Wife: Geeta Basra (Indian Cricketers Wives)Geeta Basra is an Indian actress who is part of the Hindi film industry. and also an Indian cricketer wife of Harbhajan Singh. He debuted in 2006 with superstar Imran Hashmi Dil Dia Hai. Basra was born in Portsmouth, on the southern coast of England, to Indian parents from Punjab. She took the acting course at Kishore Namit Kapoor Institute of Acting. Basra married Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on October 29, 2015, in Jalandhar, Punjab. The couple was blessed with a daughter on July 27, 2016.Stuart Binny Wife: Mayanti Langer (Indian Cricketers Wives)Mayanti Langer is one of the most famous Indian sports journalists. He appears primarily on Star Sports Network, hosts show, and give interviews. It has hosted many tournaments like Football Cafe on Zee Sports, 2010 FIFA World Cup broadcast on ESPN, 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2014 Indian Premier League, 2015 Cricket World Cup, 2018 Indian Premier League, 2019 and 2019 Indian Premier League Cricket World Cup: In 2012, she married Indian cricketer Stuart Binny and has since worked as an assistant to her husband.M.S. Dhoni wife: Sakshi DhoniSakshi Dhoni is the better half of former Indian captain MS Dhoni. She came into the limelight after marrying the most eligible Indian bachelor in 2010. Interestingly, they both attended the same school in Ranchi but never met there. Dhoni's already successful career skyrocketed with Sakshi's entry into his life. After their marriage, they won two major tournaments, the 2011 ICC World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Cup. Sakshi gave birth to her daughter Ziva in February 2015. Although she is a private person and always avoids the paparazzi, she is still active on social media posting pictures and videos of the cute Ziva.Rohit Sharma wife: Ritika SajehRitika Sajeh is a professional sports director who organizes sports tours for her husband around the world. He worked as athletic director at Cornerstone Sports & Entertainment after graduation. She met Indian creator Rohit Sharma during a photo shoot for Reebok in 2008, where she was introduced by her brother Rakhi, Yuvraj Singh. They married on December 13, 2015, after dating for 6 years. She gave birth to her daughter Samika in 2018. Rohit has been doing well since her marriage. He even scored his 200th goal against Sri Lanka on their wedding anniversary as the perfect gift for his soul mate.Dinesh Karthik Wife: Deepika Pallikal (Indian Cricketers Wives)Deepika Pallikal Karthik is an Indian squash player. She is the first Indian to be included in the top 10 world rankings of the Professional Squash Association. She reached the final of the 2008 Chennai Open, taking first and third place all the way. This formidable player is known for playing a major role in the promotion of squash among Indian fans. She is the 2012 Arjuna Award winner and the 2014 Padma Shri winner. She married Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik in August 2015.Suresh Raina Wife: Priyanka Chaudhary Raina (Indian Cricketers Wives)Priyanka Chaudhary Raina is a former software engineer and banker. Previously, he worked for companies such as Accenture and Wipro. At the time of her marriage to the famous cricketer, she was working as a Senior Software Tester for ING in the Bijlmer district of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Priyanka quit her job to raise her daughter Grace. With her husband, she co-founded the Gracia Raina Foundation, a non-governmental organization that works to promote mother and child care.He is a responsible social figure who wants to give back to the community and bring about positive change. Priyanka also spoke at an independent TED event hosted by TEDx Whitefield in Bangalore, Karnataka on November 19, 2017. Apart from this, she also has a radio talk show called “The Priyanka Raina Show” on RedFM. She also regularly blogs to raise awareness about pregnancy, motherhood, paternity, and mental health for expectant mothers and new mothers.Zaheer Khan Wife: Sagarika Ghatge (Indian Cricketers Wives)Sagarika Ghatge, better known as Preeti Saberwal de Chak De India, is an Indian model and sportswoman at a national level. She married the legendary Indian bowler Zuhair Khan on April 24, 2017. She has appeared in several films and reality shows since her debut in Chak De India starring Shah Rukh Khan in 2007. Recently, she made her digital debut with ALT Balaji's Boss - Baap of Special Services She plays ACP Sakshi in the web series.Irfan Pathan wife: Safa BaigSafa Baig is a model and journalist from Jeddah. As per a report by India Today, she has also worked as an Executive Editor in a PR firm and has worked for a number of leading fashion magazines in the Gulf. Safa married one of India's greatest and multi-faceted faces Irrfan Pathan on February 4, 2016, at the age of 21. The couple also has a 2-year-old son, Imran Khan Pathan.Also Read - Virat Kohli: The King of Cricket | PICHHIGH
India and Ireland are set to meet in the two-match T20I series at The Village in Dublin. The games will take place on Sunday, June 26, and Tuesday, June 28.Both teams have named their respective teams for their upcoming white-ball matches. Hardik Pandya will be managing the Indian squad for the first time after successfully leading the Gujarat Titans in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).Rishabh Pant, who captained the Men in the Blue team in the five-game T20I series against South Africa, rested. Right batsman Rahul Tripathi also received his first call from India after performing exceptionally well with Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2022.Imran Malik and Archdeep Singh, who did not get the chance to play against the Proteas team, were included. Sanju Samson also has a place on the national team.Meanwhile, Ireland under Andrew Balberni dropped Shane Jetkett and Simi Singh from the squad. The hosts called up right batsman Stephen Doheny and defibrillator Conor Olfert for their upcoming matches.It should be noted that Ireland has not yet overtaken India in a shorter form. In 2018, India defeated Ireland 2-0 in the T20I series at the same venue.Head to HeadOverallMatches - 3, India - 3, Ireland - 0In IrelandMatches - 2, India - 2, Ireland - 0Dates and Timings of IRE vs INDDateMatch DetailsTimeSunday, June 26Ireland vs India, 1st T20I, The Village, Dublin9:00 PM ISTTuesday, June 28Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I, The Village, Dublin9:00 PM ISTSquads for IRE vs INDIndia SquadHardik Pandya (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Axar Patel, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi.Ireland SquadAndrew Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Stephen Doheny, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Craig Young.Also, Read - Meet the Top 10 Most Beautiful Indian Cricketer's Wives
Former India national team player Virender Siwaj feels current captain Rohit Sharma could be relieved of the duties of captain of the T20 team so that the 35-year-old can better manage his workload.Rohit has not been able to appear in all India matches since taking over as captain due to injuries and workload management. "If the Indian team management has someone else in mind as a leader in the T20 format, I think Rohit (Sharma) can be relieved and the following can be taken into consideration in the future," Sehwag told PTI in an interview.“One, it would allow Rohit to manage his workload and mental fatigue, given his age.“Secondly, once a new person is appointed as captain of the T20s, it will also allow Rohit to take breaks and rejuvenate to lead India in both Tests and ODIs,” he said in an interaction arranged by the Sony Sports announcer. Indian official. England series.However, Sehwag emphasized that if the team management maintains its current policy of having a single leader to lead India in all three formats, Sharma remains an ideal choice."If the Indian think tank still wants to continue with the same policy, which is to allow one man to lead India in all three forms, then I still think Rohit Sharma is the best man for that." While there have been plenty of permutations and combinations at the moment ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year, the former Indian has claimed that his top three choices among batsmen for the tournament will be Rohit Sharma, Ishaan Kishan, and KL. Rahul Star batsman Virat Kohli is the number three batsman in India at the moment.“India has a lot of options when it comes to hard-hitting in T20. However, I would like to personally assure Rohit Sharma, Ishaan Kishan, and KL Rahul as the top three hitters of the World Cup in Australia. He added, “The combination of right and left-handed Rohit Sharma and Ishaan may be Kishan, or for that matter, Ishan and KL Rahul, is so much fun for World T20."Sehwag, who was notorious for taking several dreaded pacemakers to cleaners in the prime of his life, praised young defibrillator Imran Malik and believes the 22-year-old should appear in the World Cup alongside Mohamed Elshamy and Jaspreet. Bumrah is one of the mainstays of Indian bowling.“If there is one pacemaker that has impressed me a lot lately, it is Imran Malik. He should definitely be a part of India’s plans as a major bowler alongside the likes of Jaspreet Bumrah and Muhammad Shami.” "This IPL has given us many promising young bowlers, but Imran's skills and talent will definitely earn him a place in India in all three formats in the long run," he commented. Also, Read - AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India qualify for Asian Cup
Former India national team player Virender Siwaj feels current captain Rohit Sharma could be relieved of the duties of captain of the T20 team so that the 35-year-old can better manage his workload.Rohit has not been able to appear in all India matches since taking over as captain due to injuries and workload management. "If the Indian team management has someone else in mind as a leader in the T20 format, I think Rohit (Sharma) can be relieved and the following can be taken into consideration in the future," Sehwag told PTI in an interview.“One, it would allow Rohit to manage his workload and mental fatigue, given his age.“Secondly, once a new person is appointed as captain of the T20s, it will also allow Rohit to take breaks and rejuvenate to lead India in both Tests and ODIs,” he said in an interaction arranged by the Sony Sports announcer. Indian official. England series.However, Sehwag emphasized that if the team management maintains its current policy of having a single leader to lead India in all three formats, Sharma remains an ideal choice."If the Indian think tank still wants to continue with the same policy, which is to allow one man to lead India in all three forms, then I still think Rohit Sharma is the best man for that." While there have been plenty of permutations and combinations at the moment ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year, the former Indian has claimed that his top three choices among batsmen for the tournament will be Rohit Sharma, Ishaan Kishan, and KL. Rahul Star batsman Virat Kohli is the number three batsman in India at the moment.“India has a lot of options when it comes to hard-hitting in T20. However, I would like to personally assure Rohit Sharma, Ishaan Kishan, and KL Rahul as the top three hitters of the World Cup in Australia. He added, “The combination of right and left-handed Rohit Sharma and Ishaan may be Kishan, or for that matter, Ishan and KL Rahul, is so much fun for World T20."Sehwag, who was notorious for taking several dreaded pacemakers to cleaners in the prime of his life, praised young defibrillator Imran Malik and believes the 22-year-old should appear in the World Cup alongside Mohamed Elshamy and Jaspreet. Bumrah is one of the mainstays of Indian bowling.“If there is one pacemaker that has impressed me a lot lately, it is Imran Malik. He should definitely be a part of India’s plans as a major bowler alongside the likes of Jaspreet Bumrah and Muhammad Shami.” "This IPL has given us many promising young bowlers, but Imran's skills and talent will definitely earn him a place in India in all three formats in the long run," he commented. Also, Read - AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India qualify for Asian Cup
Today, more than 150 countries play cricket. Most of the current generation fans think that the father of cricket is Don Bradman or Sachin Tendulkar or any other famous cricketer of the past decades. However, everyone is wrong to expect the godfather of cricket. We tell you about the man who was responsible for taking this sport to the international level.The Board of Directors of Cricket, the International Criminal Court, is doing its best to take the game to another level and ensure the development of the game in its partner countries. However, before the ICC took control of the game, it was mostly played in an English language school at leisure. Nowadays young people choose this sport as a career option and want to represent their country at the international level.Who is the father of cricket in the world?William Gilbert Grace has been called the godfather of cricket in the world. William Gilbert Grace, better known as W.G. Grace, contributed to the development of cricket. When WG Grace started playing cricket, the game was not very popular. At that time, it was very difficult to organize a suitable game as it was difficult to find suitable sponsors.Why is WG Grace called the father of cricket?William Gilbert Grace helps reach a wider range of people by not only simplifying it but also by providing government approval and allowing fans to become an integral part of cricket. Another factor that made W.G. Grace the godfather of cricket in the world due to his batting, fielding, and bowling skills. He was one of the best cricketers in all three aspects at the time. WG Grace played 22 test matches. However, when he wasn't taking the game too seriously, he played forty-four outstanding seasons, scoring 126 FC centuries and 254 half-centuries.WG Grace was one of the most admired cricketers of his era. He made his Test debut against Australia in 1880. He played for County London, Gloucestershire, and MCC. W.G. Grace was a full-time physician by profession. His brothers Fred and Edward also played Test matches for England.Who is the father of cricket in India?Ranjit Sinji is called the father of Indian cricket. It is often referred to as Ranji. Ranjit Singh played at Cambridge University for the remainder of his first division career and also played for Sussex County. In his county-run, he scored 7200,109 half-centuries. (Line)Ranjit Singh became the first Indian to play for England in test matches. He made his Test debut in 1896. He scored 62 points in the first rounds and 154 points in the second rounds against Australia. Ranjit Sinji, nicknamed the father of Indian cricket, was also the governor of the Indian state of Navanagar. The Indian domestic Ranji Cup tournament is named after him. He also helped his nephew Dolip in playing cricket. In 1961-1962, the Dolep Cup was named after Dollop.Also, Read - Who Is God of IPL? Check Who is the God of Cricket in IPL
Former India national team player Virender Sehwag believes captain Rohit Sharma could be relieved of his leadership duties in the T20I formula, allowing him to better manage his workload.Rohit has not been able to appear in all India matches since taking over as captain due to injuries and workload management.In an interview with PTI-language, Sehwag said, “If the Indian team management has someone else in mind as a leader in the T20 format, I think Rohit (Sharma) can feel comfortable and the following things can be fixed in the future.”.“First, it would allow Rohit to deal with his workloads and mental fatigue given his age.The official Indian broadcaster, he said, “Secondly, once someone new has been appointed as captain in T20I, it is time for Rohit to take a break and lead India in both Tests as in ODI.” renews itself.” - England Series.However, Sehwag said that if the team's management sticks to its current policy of having a single leader to run India in all three formats, Sharma remains an ideal choice."If the Indian think tank still wants to go ahead with the same policy, which is to allow one person to run India in all three forms, I still think Rohit Sharma is the best person for that."Sehwag raised a point pertinent to divided leadership in an age when the ever-bustling international calendar focuses more on managing injuries and mental fatigue.The separate captain concept was first tested in June 1997 when England appointed Adam Holyoke as the ODI team captain and Alec Stewart was the test team captain at the time.Over the years, it has been used by other teams including Australia, West Indies, and South Africa.However, India's cricket ecosystem is slightly different from that of Australia or England, with multiple centers of power operating more seamlessly across all formats than in the Indian subcontinent.Many captains have not been tested in Indian cricket for a long time. India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has publicly stated that divided leadership cannot work in Indian cricket as it is not part of our 'culture'.When Rohit was appointed as baseball captain last year, India could have divided the captain for a long time. However, Kohli soon abandoned the trial leader, promoting Rohit as the leader of all forms.Combinations for T20 World CupWhile there are plenty of permutations and combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year, the illustrious former India international said his top three picks among batsmen for the tournament would be Rohit Sharma, Ishaan Kishan, and KL. Rahul.Star batsman Virat Kohli is currently the number three hitter in India.Sehwag said: "India has options when it comes to heavy-hitting in the T20. However, I will personally accept Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and KL Rahul as the top three hitters at the World Cup in Australia. Me." He added, "The right combination of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, or for that matter, Ishan and KL Rahul, could be very interesting for World T20."Sehwag, who was notorious for taking several intimidating bowlers to the cleaners in his heyday, has praised young fast-throwing player Imran Malik and believes the 22-year-old should be the better of Muhammad Shami and Jaspreet. cup of choice. Parah is a mainstay in Indian bowling.Sehwag said, “If there is one fast player who has impressed me the most, it is definitely Imran Malik. He has definitely followed India’s plans to have one of the top bowlers like Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohamed El Shami. He should be a part.”,"This IPL has given us many promising young bowlers, but Imran's skill and talent will definitely earn him a place in the Indian team in all three formats in the long run," he added.Also, Read - Who is the Father of Cricket | PITCHHIGH
Neeraj Chopra finished 2nd in the Stockholm DL with an 89.94m throwNeeraj broke his own national record of 89.30m set earlier in June in FinlandThis is the first time Neeraj finished in the top 3 in a Diamond League eventNeeraj Chopra returned to the Diamond League for the first time in 4 years by breaking his own national record for the second time in a month. Neeraj finished second with a big throw of 89.94 meters in the Stockholm Diamond League on Thursday, June 30.Tokyo Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra nearly accomplished his 90-meter javelin mission in his first attempt at the Diamond League on Friday.Neeraj Chopra finished second behind defending champion Anderson Peters, who won the competition with the best throw of 90.31 meters.It was an impressive 6-pitch series for Neeraj Chopra who finished third in the Diamond League for the first time: 89.94m, 84.37m, 87.46m, 84.77m, 86, 67m, and 86.84m.Neeraj started the event with a new meet record, a new national record, and her personal best of 89.94 meters. However, world champion Peters did better by this point on his third attempt.German Julian Weber finished third with a throw of 89.08 meters, while Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Jacob Waldijsch finished fourth with a best effort of 88.59 meters.Neeraj participated in 3 Diamond League matches in 2017 and 4 in 2018 and finished fourth twice. The gathering was the largest in the Swedish capital ahead of the World Championships and Commonwealth Games in July.Neeraj has been in perfect shape since returning to the competition earlier this month. The Olympic champion from Tokyo took time to improve his fitness and preparations before returning and began throwing his star javelin ahead of the world championships that begin on July 15 in Eugene, weeks before he is due to attend the Olympics. The Commonwealth of Birmingham is in full swing.Neeraj returned to play on June 14 with a throw of 89.30 meters, setting a new national record at the Pavo Nurmi Games, a continental tour event in Turku, Finland. In doing so, he broke his previous record of 88.07 meters from 2021.After 3 days, he finished top of the podium after avoiding slippery conditions at the Curtin Games with the best throw of 86.69 meters.Also Read -
India dropped four regular members for the first two matches against AustraliaIndia now looks ahead to their last and final practice for the ODI World Cup at home as they take on five-time champions Australia in a three-match series beginning September 22 after their perfectly timed Asia Cup title haul in Colombo on Sunday, where they defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. The selection committee made up to four changes, when most people would have anticipated India to remain the same save for that one injury issue involving Axar Patel.Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector for the BCCI, read out the roster for the three-match home series against Pat Cummins' team virtually the day after India's Asia Cup victory. India selected a 15-member team for the opening two games and a 17-member team for the championship match.India lost four regular players for the first two games in Baroda on September 27, while the selectors only recruited two additional players to their 15-member World Cup team for the final match. The squad was without Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma for the first two games.Responding to a question from the press, Agarkar revealed: "Few of the players have been given a breather. Rohit has taken a break.""Luckily we got a fair amount of cricket at the Asia Cup," Agarkar added. "If not, we would've looked at it some other way. More than physical, sometimes guys need a mental break, which isn't a bad thing leading into a tournament like the World Cup."For the third game, everyone will be available. We will play our World Cup squad. This [squad for the first two ODIs] gives us a chance to give guys sitting outside a chance. It's still a strong squad. Like I said, if we hadn't got a lot of cricket at the Asia Cup, who knows, we may have thought differently."Rohit and Kohli had both been rested for the West Indies ODI series and had only returned to the set-up in the Asia Cup. In a bid to test India's bench strength, both had relinquished their original batting spot in the first ODI match against West Indies before being rested for the second and third game. They had later missed the T20I contest and the tour of Ireland as well.In fact, Hardik led India in place of Rohit in the last two ODIs. Hardik has participated in every ODI match against the West Indies. While both were resting for the Ireland tour, Kuldeep also participated in the competition.In the first two games against Australia, KL Rahul will serve as the captain and Ravindra Jadeja as his backup. Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been chosen for the first two games, and they will both be heading the Indian team at the Asian Games later this month.Also Read: Top 10 fantasy cricket websites in india
The World Cup will be staged in India for the first time in 12 years, and Dil Jashn Bole brilliantly captures the happiness, laughter, and excitement that the occasion promises to bring to all of us.Dil Jashn Bole, the forthcoming World Cup's official theme song, was presented by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. This year's World Cup will be held in India.Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh plays the major part in the music video, which was created by Pritam as a celebration of cricket and India. A number of other well-known celebrities and content creators are also featured, including choreographer and Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma.The World Cup will be staged in India for the first time in 12 years, and Dil Jashn Bole brilliantly captures the happiness, laughter, and excitement that the occasion promises to bring to all of us. The song, which was composed by Shloke Lal and Saaveri Verma, was performed by a number of singers, including Nakash Aziz, Sreerama Chandra, Amit Mishra, Jonita Gandhi, AKASA, and Charan. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is expected to be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, with hundreds of millions of fans around the world ready to be a part of it, according to Claire Furlong, the ICC General Manager, Marketing and Communications, in a Star Sports announcement on the release of the song.He remarked that we are eager for the world to hear the song since it so admirably captures India's fire and enthusiasm as well as that of the supporters who will make this event so memorable. He advised people to listen to the song right away and create their own hook-step after it was released since this World Cup will place fans in the middle of the action and the anthem would make them feel more involved in the game than before.In Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand will be reenacted on October 5 and the World Cup final will occur on Sunday, November 19, also in the same venue.Also Read: Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya set to miss first 2 odis against Australia
The Indian men's volleyball team maintained its strong performance, moving through to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games with a decisive 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday. After their incredible victory against South Korea, India defeated Chinese Taipei in three straight games by scores of 25-22, 25-22, and 25-21 to go to the playoffs for the 1-6th place. On Sunday, India will take on either Kazakhstan or Japan.They play quickly and have experience. The first two sets were won by them, but our team responded effectively and quickly gained control, said India captain Vinit to media after the match."We expected a four-setter, but our team played well with man-to-man marking and improved a lot," he continued. Early on, India was down 6-10, but Erin Varghese helped the team close the difference to 11-13.India had been trailing for the whole of the match until it finally tied the score at 21-21. Varghese and Ashwal Rai then won the next two points to give India the lead. In the second set, India took an early 3-0 lead, but Chinese Taipei eventually tied the match at 17-17. However, India gained ground in the waning seconds with a string of scores to end the match 25-22. India got off to a good start in the championship game, leading 10-4 at one point.Chinese Taipei managed to narrow it down to 10-12 before drawing level at 14-14.India, however, moved ahead to 21-18 before sealing it comfortably 25-21."Pakistan also had defeated them (Chinese Taipei) 3-0, so we were under pressure to defeat them," assistant coach Jaideep Sarkar said.With back-to-back wins over Korea and Chinese Taipei, this is a good morale-booster ahead of our match against Japan," he said."We are not inferior to anyone. Japan are a good side and we expect a tough contest," he added.
Indian women's cricket team made history in the Asian Games 2023, clinching the gold medal in their first-ever participation at the quadrennial event.The Indian women's cricket team made history in the Asian Games 2023 on Monday as Harmapreet Kaur & Co. defeated Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final. In what was the Indian cricket team's first-ever participation in the Asian Games' cricketing events, the women's team claimed the top podium spot after producing a fine all-round effort. Though cricket has been a part of the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014, neither the men's nor the women's Indian team had participated in the event.Batting first, Harmanpreet's girls put 116 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets. With the ball, India put a stunning display on the 22-yard strip, restricting Sri Lanka to just 87/8. Titas Sadhu was the pick of the bowlers for India, bagging 3 wickets for just 6 runs in 4 overs.As for the match, the Indian team elected to bat first after winning the toss, that marked the return of Harmanpreet Kaur after 2-match suspension. After the early dismissal of Shafali Verma, opener Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues rebuilt the innings.Inoka Ranaweera gave SL the much-needed breakthrough, getting rid of Smriti for 46 off 45 balls with four boundaries and a six. India was 89/2 in 14.5 overs and the 73-run stand between Mandhana-Rodrigues was over.That wicket caused a collapse in the Indian innings as except for Rodrigues, who scored 42 in 40 balls with five fours, no other batter could stand tall against the Lankan side. India ended their innings at 116/7 in 20 overs.Kumari (2/30), Ranaweera (2/21) and Udeshika Prabodhani (2/16) were among the wickets for Sri Lanka.In the chase of 117 runs, Sri Lanka was troubled by medium-pacer Titas Sandhu, who dismissed the top order consisting of skipper Chamari Athapaththu (12), Anushka Sanjeewani (1) and Vishmi Gunaratne (0), reducing SL to 14/3 in 4.2 overs.Hasini Perera and Nilakshi de Silva had started to rebuild the Lankan innings, helping them cross the 50-run mark in 9.3 overs. But Rajeshwari Gayakwad turned the tide in India's favour by removing Hasini for 25 off 22 balls, with four boundaries and a six. SL was 50/4 in 9.5 overs.From then on, the road to gold got tougher for SL, as spinners Deepti Sharma and Devika Vaidya restricted the run flow. But Nilakshi and Oshadi Ranasinghe fought back with some boundaries, leaving SL with 43 to get in the final five overs.But Pooja Vastrakar, India's star in the semifinal with the ball, removed Nilakshi for 23 off 34 balls, ending a fighting 28-run partnership. SL was 78/5 in 16.1 overs.Deepti also removed Ranasinghe, who played a fighting knock of 19 in 26 balls. SL was 86/6 in 17.4 overs.
Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), first-person shooter games, and battle royale games represent various genres within the realm of online gaming. These types of games demand a stable internet connection and often involve direct player-to-player interaction. Through features like voice chat or in-game messaging, participants can engage with one another, either in competitive confrontations or cooperative endeavors, depending on the specific game's design.While certain online games offer in-game purchases or small-scale transactions, many of them are accessible to play for free. Online gaming has witnessed a surge in popularity, with millions of players engaging in virtual worlds, collaborating and competing with one another. This surge has also given rise to the professional gaming scene, with gamers now vying in tournaments for substantial financial prizes, contributing to the growth of a competitive gaming industry.Most played Online Games in the World Here are the top 5 most played online games in the world right now:PUBGAround the world, PUBG has a strong fan base. The popular battle royal game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) was created and released by PUBG Corporation. In the game, 100 players are thrown onto an island where they must scrounge for tools and weapons while competing to remain alive. Players can play either individually or in teams, and the game offers both a first-person and third-person perspective option. Since its 2017 release, PUBG has amassed a sizable player population and served as an inspiration for numerous other battle royal games. Popular features include its challenging gameplay, realistic weapons and equipment, and a big, open world that promotes exploration and planning.MinecraftMinecraft, the immensely popular sandbox video game developed by Mojang Studios, immerses players in a block-based virtual world where they can freely explore, construct, and unleash their creativity. One of Minecraft's defining features is its absence of predefined objectives, granting players complete freedom to pursue their visions and ideas. Renowned for its open-ended gameplay, the game encourages players to use their imaginations to craft whatever their hearts desire. Additionally, Minecraft boasts a robust player community, allowing users to interact with and appreciate each other's creations.The game offers multiple distinct modes, including survival mode, creative mode, and adventure mode, each offering unique challenges and experiences. Minecraft is accessible on various platforms, including personal computers, gaming consoles, and mobile devices. While it does offer in-game purchases and microtransactions, there is also a free-to-play aspect to it. With its extensive and dedicated user base, Minecraft remains a beloved sandbox game that provides players with the opportunity to explore, build, and create within a virtual realm.Apex LegendsApex Legends was developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. On an island, 60 players must scavenge for tools and weapons while competing to be the last team standing in the game. Players can select which of the game’s cast of distinctive characters they want to play as. Each character has their own skills and play styles. Fast-paced gameplay, distinctive character skills, and responsive controls make Apex Legends popular. Additionally, it has a sizable player base and a strong competitive scene with many events and tournaments. Although it features in-game purchases and micro-transactions, Apex Legends is playable for free on consoles and personal computers. The winning team is the one with the most players. One of the top superhero video games of 2022 is rumored to be Apex Legends.Fortnite Battle RoyaleFortnite, the widely acclaimed battle royale game, is the creation of Epic Games. This game thrusts 100 players onto an island where their survival hinges on scavenging for tools and weapons while fending off opponents. An interesting facet of Fortnite is its creative mode, which empowers players to construct structures and craft their own virtual worlds. The game's popularity can be attributed to its fast-paced action, intricate building mechanics, and a substantial player community. Notably, Fortnite has transcended the gaming realm to become a cultural phenomenon, with numerous celebrities and professional athletes actively participating in and streaming the game.Furthermore, Fortnite has established a robust competitive scene, featuring various competitions and tournaments offering substantial cash prizes.Call of DutyThe first-person shooter video game series Call of Duty was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. The most recent main game in the series, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, was released in 2020. The series consists of 16 main titles and various spin-off games. Players take on the role of soldiers and other military personnel as they engage in combat and perform various tasks in the Call of Duty games, which are set in a variety of historical eras, including World War II, the Cold War, and present times. The games are renowned for their action-packed game-play, lifelike visuals, and numerous multiplayer options that let players engage in online competition. The Call of Duty franchise has been highly successful, with many of the games selling millions of copies and becoming some of the best-selling video games of all time.FAQsQ1. Are Online Games free to Play?Ans: Some online games can be played for free, while others need to be purchased or require a subscription. Free-to-play games frequently make money from in-game micro-transactions, where users can pay real money to buy in-game currency or things.Q2. Are Online Games Safe to Play?Ans: The majority of online games have safeguards in place to safeguard users, including filters to prohibit abusive conversation and reporting mechanisms to identify players who are acting inappropriately. Players should exercise caution and be aware of online safety when engaging with other users, though.Q3. Can Online Games be played on a Mobile Device?Ans: Many online games are available on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. These games can be downloaded from app stores and played on the go.Q4. Is it Possible to Play Online Games with Friends?Ans: Many online games allow players to play with or against their friends online. Players can join the same game or team and communicate with each other through in-game chat or voice chat.
As we look ahead to a momentous year of cricket, featuring marquee events like The Ashes and the Cricket World Cup, the question on everyone's mind is: Who are the best cricket players in the world right now? These tournaments will undoubtedly showcase the skills and prowess of some of the finest athletes on the planet. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate the performances of the best cricket players in the world, as they vie for glory and cement their names in the annals of cricketing history. It's a thrilling time for cricket fans, as we witness these exceptional athletes push the boundaries of their sport and vie for the title of the best cricket player on the global stage.Indeed, determining the best cricket players in the world is a complex task, given the diverse formats and demanding schedules they face. While the ICC rankings offer some insight, they don't provide the full picture. Creating such a list involves a delicate balance, considering T20 specialists alongside established Test legends and factoring in current form as well as historical performance.The debate also brings into question whether all-rounders enjoy a natural advantage in these rankings. Should multi-format stars be ranked differently than red-ball masters or short-form experts? These are crucial considerations when compiling a top 10 list of the best cricket players in the world. It's a comprehensive evaluation that recognizes the diverse skills and contributions of these athletes across the spectrum of cricket formats.For all the statistics at our disposal to analyse modern cricketers, this list is still subjective. All cricket fans will have their own view on who should be included and in which order.10. Shaheen Shah AfridiSince making his debut for Pakistan as a teenager, Shaheen Shah Afridi has wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the best cricket players in the world, especially in the bowling department. Standing tall at 6 feet 6 inches, Afridi boasts exceptional pace and has the ability to extract tricky bounce, even on the flattest of pitches in Pakistan and the UAE.What sets him apart is his versatility as a bowler across all three formats of the game. In Test matches, Afridi showcases remarkable control and swing, effectively constraining the scoring rate and keeping batsmen under constant pressure. Transitioning to the white-ball arena, his repertoire includes a deadly mix of yorkers and hostile short deliveries, making him a formidable force both with the new ball and during the crucial death overs. Afridi's prowess with the ball makes him a vital asset in the world of cricket and a player who consistently ranks among the best.9. Suryakumar YadavSuryakumar Yadav, an established T20 sensation, particularly with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, presents an intriguing challenge when it comes to ranking the best cricket players in the world. Widely regarded as the finest T20 batsman on the planet, Yadav's limited exposure in just 20 ODIs and no Test matches complicates his ranking.Yadav's rise to the global stage occurred relatively late in his career, owing in part to being a late-bloomer and, to some extent, India's delayed call-up. However, what he has unequivocally demonstrated in the IPL and his brief stint in international cricket is his status as a genuine 360-degree hitter. Once he finds his rhythm, he becomes an unstoppable force and a nightmare for bowlers. Suryakumar Yadav's ability to consistently deliver exceptional performances in T20 cricket has solidified his reputation as one of the best cricket players in the world.8. Steve SmithSteve Smith's cricketing record unquestionably establishes him as one of the best cricket players in the world. With a Test batting average of over 60, his prowess in the longest format is truly remarkable. While his white-ball cricket contributions are relatively limited, he boasts an impressive record in ODIs.Notably, after averaging over 110 during the 2019 Ashes series, Smith's Test performances have seen a slight dip, but he remains firmly in the upper echelon of Test batters. What sets him apart is his ability to excel on all types of cricketing surfaces, making him a prominent figure in the world of cricket. When the time comes for his retirement, Steve Smith will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest batters of the 21st century.7. Kagiso RabadaSimilar to Afridi, Kagiso Rabada burst onto the international cricket scene at a tender age and has since consistently proven himself to be among the best cricket players in the world. Rabada's exceptional skills transcend all three formats, characterized by his pace and bounce, which make him a potent force even on surfaces that offer limited assistance to fast bowlers.In the wake of a golden era for South African fast bowling spearheaded by legends like Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, Rabada has seamlessly assumed the role of the team's bowling leader. His performance statistics are nothing short of outstanding, with a historically remarkable Test match strike rate further solidifying his status as one of the premier cricketers in the world today.6. Babar AzamBabar Azam's cricketing journey began with a stellar performance for Pakistan in white-ball formats, but he has since evolved into one of the nation's all-time greatest batters. Azam boasts impressive statistics across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, often shouldering the burden of carrying a subpar Pakistan batting lineup.Drawing inevitable comparisons to the illustrious Fab Four, Babar Azam has, in recent years, eclipsed several members of that quartet. Remarkably, he won't even turn 30 until October 2024, setting the stage for what could be an all-time great career, placing him in the esteemed company of past Pakistani icons like Younis Khan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Mohammad Yousuf. In the current cricketing landscape, Babar Azam undoubtedly stands as one of the best cricket players in the world, with a bright future ahead.5. Joe RootWhile Joe Root's batting averages may not shine as brightly as some of the other elite batters around the world, it's important to consider that a significant portion of his cricket career has unfolded on the challenging pitches of England. Despite this, Root has unquestionably established himself as one of the finest players of his generation, making a strong case as England's greatest ever batter.It's worth noting that his absence from England's white-ball teams could potentially be used against him in discussions about the best cricket player in the world. However, this is more a reflection of the depth and quality of England's batting options in shorter formats rather than a limitation of Root's talents. Root's remarkable cricketing skills and consistent performances in Test cricket have solidified his place among the cricketing elite.4. Jasprit BumrahWhen Jasprit Bumrah is in peak form and fitness, he undeniably stands as the most complete fast bowler in world cricket. His unique, jerky action, combined with a short run-up, poses a formidable challenge for batters, making it exceedingly difficult for them to read his deliveries. Bumrah's repertoire of skills allows him to torment batters in various ways.Whether it's swinging and seaming the red ball to create awkward angles or deploying a hostile bouncer with the white ball, Bumrah exhibits a remarkable range of variations and an uncanny ability to deliver pinpoint yorkers. His unorthodox approach is precisely what makes him the quintessential modern pace bowler, capable of adapting to different formats and conditions. In discussions about the best cricket player in the world, Jasprit Bumrah's diverse skillset and consistent performance rightfully earn him a prominent spot among the cricketing elite.3. Shakib Al HasanShakib Al Hasan's cricketing journey has often been overlooked, making him one of the most underrated players in the sport's history. Using a traditional and somewhat simplistic measure of an all-rounder, it's notable that Shakib boasts a higher batting average than his bowling average in Tests, ODIs, and T20s. Furthermore, he holds the coveted position of the number one all-rounder in both T20Is and ODIs, and he's ranked third in Tests according to the ICC rankings.Despite moments of controversy in his career, Shakib's true value may only be fully appreciated once he decides to retire from the game. He remains the standout performer for Bangladesh and has consistently delivered exceptional performances, making him not only one of the best cricket players in the world but also a symbol of inspiration for his nation.2. Rashid KhanRashid Khan, while not relying on significant spin, has masterfully wielded his leg-spinners to become one of the most lethal weapons in white-ball cricket. His red-ball career has also shown remarkable promise, particularly with Afghanistan's newfound Test status.Known for his pinpoint accuracy and a googly that is notoriously hard to read, Khan has excelled across various short-form leagues and boasts a stellar record in over 150 white-ball matches for Afghanistan. In addition to his bowling prowess, Rashid Khan has demonstrated his worth as a versatile all-rounder, often contributing valuable runs to the team when wielding the willow. His consistent performances have rightfully earned him recognition as one of the best cricket players in the world, particularly in the limited-overs formats.1. Ben StokesBen Stokes may not hold the title of the best batsman or the best bowler in the world, and he might not even top the statistical charts as the best all-rounder. However, when the pressure is at its peak, Stokes is undeniably the man you want with either bat or ball in hand. His career is punctuated by headlines such as two World Cup triumphs and the nearly unbelievable heroics at Headingley in 2019. Yet, beyond these historic moments, Stokes has consistently been the match-winner for his team on countless occasions.In 2022, when he took on the Test captaincy, the Christchurch-born all-rounder orchestrated a remarkable transformation, turning England from one of the world's weakest teams into an unstoppable force. In the process, he reinvented the way the world perceives the five-day game.Although Stokes's statistics may not always stand out, and he has recently retired from ODI cricket, he has remained a match-winner across all formats throughout his illustrious career. His leadership has proven transformative, making him a captain who can reshape a team's destiny. When assembling a lineup for a one-off match in any format, few cricketers can stake a claim to inclusion as firmly as Ben Stokes. He is, without a doubt, one of the best cricket players in the world.
Asian Games 2023: The men's 10m air pistol team continued India's success story at the Asian Games, winning gold with two marksmen also making it to the individual finals. The team of Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema and Shiva Narwal narrowly beat the Chinese team to take the top podium and earn India its fourth gold medal from the shooting ranges. India's Naorem Roshibina Devi signed off with a silver medal after a 0-2 defeat against local heavyweight Wu Xiaowei in the women's 60kg wushu sanda final. The Indian found the going tough against Wu Xiaowei, the reigning champions in the category, allowing the Chinese to get off to a strong start. Wu was declared winners by the judges after two rounds. Trying to get her opponent off the mat, the local favourite had an aggressive first round and began with a splendid take down of Roshibina. The Manipuri athlete tried to bounce back and got her hold of Wu's leg to push her out to the edges but was unsuccessful as round one belonged to the Chinese who had a 1-0 lead. A watchful Wu sealed the issue with an attack on Roshibina Devi's torso in the second round. Roshibina had won a bronze in the 2018 edition at Jakarta. India's Anush Agarwalla, in a splendid display of equestrian prowess, secured a well-deserved bronze medal in the individual dressage event at the Asian Games.
Hardik Pandya, the talented Indian cricketer, has not only made a name for himself with his exceptional skills on the field, but has also accumulated significant wealth. The Baroda all-rounder is seen as the future India white-ball captain and continues to lead the T20I side in the absence of Rohit Sharma.As the star all-rounder grows in his career, let's delve into Hardik Pandya's net worth and explore how much he earns both from cricket and various brand endorsements.Hardik Pandya Cricket Contracts and Match FeesAs an integral part of the Indian national cricket team, Pandya receives a substantial income through his central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He falls under the A category, which guarantees him an annual retainer fee of INR 5 crore (approximately USD 700,000). Additionally, he earns match fees for every game he plays for India.Hardik Pandya IPL Earnings Apart from representing his country at the international level, Hardik is also a key player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for Mumbai Indians from 2015 until 2022, when he signed up for Gujarat Titans to lead them to the title. His performances have earned him lucrative contracts over the years. In IPL auctions, franchises have shown great interest in acquiring his services due to his explosive batting and effective bowling skills. Ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Pandya was drafted in by Gujarat Titans, a franchise that made its debut in the league that year, for a whopping Rs 15 Crore. According to Forbes, Hardik rakes in a substantial sum of Rs 24.87 crore in income annually. However, when it comes to his Instagram earnings, he brings home a whopping Rs 65,94,622.80 for each post, according to data shared by Mansworld India.Hardik Pandya Net Worth in Rupees The Baroda cricketer - who made his international debut in 2016 - has been a vital member of India's limited-overs side. By the end of the IPL 2023 season, in which he led Gujarat Titans to the final, Hardik had reportedly accumulated a net worth of Rs 91 crore ($11 million approximately).Hardik Pandya Brand Endorsements Hardik's popularity extends beyond just cricket grounds. With his charismatic personality and stylish image, he has become a sought-after brand ambassador. Several renowned companies have roped him in to endorse their products or services. Some prominent brands associated with him include Dream11, BoAt, and many more. These endorsements contribute significantly to his net worth.Investments and Assets of Hardik Pandya Like many other successful athletes, Hardik has made wise investment decisions to grow his wealth. He owns multiple properties in India, including a lavish house in his hometown Vadodara. Moreover, he possesses a collection of luxury cars that add to his overall assets.Hardik Pandya's Personal Life and Philanthropy Hardik's personal life also plays a role in shaping his net worth. He has been known for leading an extravagant lifestyle and often shares glimpses of it on social media platforms like Instagram. The cricketer also earns a good amount of money via paid promotions on social media. He commands 26.7 million followers on the image and video-sharing application Instagram and enjoys a massive 9.5 million followers on micro-blogging site X, formerly known as Twitter. Additionally, he actively participates in various charitable causes and donations. Hardik has accumulated substantial wealth through cricket contracts, match fees, IPL earnings, brand endorsements, investments, and assets. With each passing year and remarkable performance on the field, his net worth continues to soar higher. Alongside being an exceptional cricketer representing India globally, he has become a prominent figure in the world of sports business as well.FAQsQ. Who is Hardik Pandya? Hardik Pandya is a talented Indian cricketer.Q. How did Hardik Pandya accumulate significant wealth? Hardik Pandya accumulated significant wealth through his career in cricket and various brand endorsements.Q. What is Hardik Pandya's net worth? The exact net worth of Hardik Pandya is not mentioned in the article.Q. How much does Hardik Pandya earn from cricket and brand endorsements? The article explores how much he earns both from cricket and various brand endorsements.
Brendon McCullum, Adam Gilchrist and Ben Stokes are the only three batters to smash 100 or more sixes in Test cricket.England all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes has hit the most sixes in Tests. He recently overtook Brendon McCullum to take top spot for most sixes in Tests.Stokes, who is captaining England in Tests, is likely to extend his lead for sixes in Test cricket with a lot of red-ball cricket ahead of him.Stokes, in fact, went past McCullum's record with the New Zealander as the coach of the English Test team. England's aggressive style of Test cricket means that Stoke is likely to finish his career with a sizeable lead as far as sixes in Tests go.Meanwhile, after making his Test debut against South Africa in 2004, Brendon McCullum smashed 107 sixes in the 101 Tests that he played. Considered to be one of the most destructive batters in modern cricket history, the former New Zealand captain amassed 6,453 runs in 101 matches at an average of 38.64. His strike rate in Tests was a healthy 64.6.Interestingly, McCullum holds the record for the fastest Test century, having reached the milestone off just 54 balls against arch-rivals Australia in Christchurch in 2016. He was eventually dismissed for 145 off just 79 balls, which included 21 fours and six sixes. McCullum features fourth on the list of most sixes in international cricket, having smashed 398 sixes in 474 matches. Only West Indies’ Chris Gayle (553), Shahid Afridi of Pakistan (476) and India’s Rohit Sharma (464) have hit more sixes in international cricket.Former Australian wicket-keeper batter Adam Gilchrist has also hit 100 sixes in Tests. While Gilchrist clobbered 100 sixes in 96 Tests, Stokes has smashed the same number of sixes in just 82 Tests.Chris Gayle and former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis complete the top five list of most sixes in Tests. Gayle hit 98 sixes in the 103 Test matches that he played while Kallis smashed 97 sixes in 166 Tests.Virender Sehwag has hit the most sixes in Test match cricket for an Indian. The former opening batter hit 91 sixes in 104 Tests and features sixth on the list of most sixes in Tests. Sehwag managed 243 sixes in 374 matches in international cricket.Meanwhile, MS Dhoni features second on the list of most sixes by Indians in Tests. The former India captain smashed 78 sixes in the 90 Tests that he played between 2005 and 2014.Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is third on the list of most sixes by Indians in Tests. Having made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1989, Tendulkar hit 69 sixes in 200 Tests. The India cricket legend ended his illustrious career with 264 sixes in 664 matches.Rohit Sharma and Kapil Dev complete the top five list of most sixes by Indians in Tests. While Rohit has smashed 66 sixes in just 46 Test matches, Kapil Dev hit 61 sixes in 131 Tests. Most sixes in TestsPlayerMatchesRunsAverage SR6sBen Stokes (ENG)92571235.9258.83109Brendon McCullum (NZ)101645338.6464.60107Adam Gilchrist (AUS)96557047.6081.95100Chris Gayle (WI)103721442.1860.2698Jacques Kallis (SA)1661328955.3745.9797Virender Sehwag (IND)104858649.3482.2391Most sixes by Indians in TestsPlayerMatchesRunsAverage SR6sVirender Sehwag 104858649.3482.2391MS Dhoni90487638.0959.1178Sachin Tendulkar2001592153.7854.0469Rohit Sharma47332046.7656.0268Kapil Dev131524831.0579.3361Also Read: Rohit Sharma can be relieved as captain from T20s
Huge sixes in cricket have always thrilled fans and remained a topic of conversation for years to come. While some former cricketers and pundits argue that these colossal hits should receive extra recognition, the precision and reliability of technology, which is regularly scrutinized when measuring such distances, have not supported these claims. Nevertheless, it's always a delight to recall some of the most unforgettable moments in the game. So, let's revisit the longest sixes ever hit in the history of international cricket.1. Shahid Afridi || 153 meters vs. South AfricaMost people consider Afridi to be one of the most dangerous players in cricket. Afridi was an all-round player with a reputation for hard hitting and leg-spin bowling. With 37 deliveries, Afridi also held the world record for the fastest ODI century. The record, held for 17 years, was broken by Corey Anderson. It should come as no surprise that Shahid Afridi is the owner of the record for the longest six hits in international cricket as his name is frequently at the top of lists such to this one. This six that he hammered off Ryan McLaren is one of the most talked-about sixes in cricket history, given the distance it covered.2. Brett Lee || 130 meters vs. EnglandBrett Lee was a key member of the Australian squad that clinched the 2003 World Cup. His Test debut took place in 1999, and he bid farewell to international cricket on July 12, 2012. Lee's Test career came to a close with an impressive tally of 310 wickets, and he secured 380 wickets in One Day Internationals. From 2000 to 2009, only Muttiah Muralitharan outshone Lee in terms of ODI wickets, establishing him as one of the premier bowlers of his era. Among the numerous entries in the list of longest sixes, one that stands out is Brett Lee's monumental hit against West Indies, a shot that originated from an improbable source. In that particular game at the Gabba, Brett Lee contributed 47 runs for the home team, but it's his single six in that innings that remains etched in memory.One remarkable instance was the 2005 Ashes Test at Edgbaston, where Lee nearly steered Australia to a remarkable comeback in a gripping and thrilling match. Despite his aggressive demeanor on the field, Lee rarely allowed his emotions to overcome him. He relished competing against opponents and displayed sportsmanship, even in defeat, often sporting his signature smile. Lee was not only a formidable opponent but also a gentleman off the field, fostering good relationships with players from rival teams. He was one of the few Australian cricketers who was widely admired in India.3. Martin Guptill || 127 meters vs South AfricaGuptill is the first New Zealand cricketer and the sixth overall to make a double century in a One Day International match. His 237 not-out holds the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup matches and the second-best score in One Day Internationals. Guptill's left foot has only two toes. He lost three toes in a forklift accident when 13 years old. He is known as "Two Toes" within the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Guptill of New Zealand is an unsurprising name on this list, having dazzled cricket fans with his incredible power-hitting on numerous occasions. In a T20I match against South Africa in 2012, he smashed possibly the greatest six of his career against Lonwabo Tsotsobe.Martin Guptill's ODI average is 43.51, while his World Cup average is 57. The main disadvantage is that the opener has scored these runs against teams with a weak bowling attack. He's had to contend with teams like Australia, South Africa, and England. Guptill will face all of the teams in the World Cup at least once, so he must ensure that he gets runs against the weaker opponents and the heavyweights.4. Liam Livingstone || 122 meters vs. PakistanOn April 19, 2015, Livingstone grabbed the spotlight with an extraordinary cricket feat. He notched up a stunning 350 runs from just 138 balls while playing for his club team, Nantwich. This incredible performance was hailed as one of the highest individual scores in the history of one-day cricket.In the 2016 season, Livingstone marked his debut in first-class cricket while representing Lancashire. He further solidified his cricketing journey when he was awarded his county cap on April 24, 2017. This honor came after he led Lancashire to their first victory of the 2017 season, while serving as a stand-in captain.Liam Livingstone has established himself as one of England's most esteemed cricketers in shorter-format matches. He is known for his exceptional skills and performances. Notably, in a T20I game against Pakistan at Headingley last year, Livingstone smashed a colossal six that soared to an astounding distance of 122 meters, even leaving the stadium boundaries.5. Corey Anderson || 122 meters vs. IndiaGuptill is the first New Zealand cricketer and the sixth overall to make a double century in a One Day International match. His 237 not-out holds the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup matches and the second-best score in One Day Internationals. Guptill's left foot has only two toes. He lost three toes in a forklift accident when 13 years old. He is known as "Two Toes" within the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Guptill of New Zealand is an unsurprising name on this list, having dazzled cricket fans with his incredible power-hitting on numerous occasions. In a T20I match against South Africa in 2012, he smashed possibly the greatest six of his career against Lonwabo Tsotsobe.Martin Guptill's ODI average is 43.51, while his World Cup average is 57. The main disadvantage is that the opener has scored these runs against teams with a weak bowling attack. He's had to contend with teams like Australia, South Africa, and England. Guptill will face all of the teams in the World Cup at least once, so he must ensure that he gets runs against the weaker opponents and the heavyweights.6. Mark Waugh || 120 meters vs. New ZealandMark Waugh, often referred to as Junior due to being slightly younger than his twin brother Steve, comes from a cricketing family. His brother Dean Waugh also has a cricketing background, having represented New South Wales in both first-class and List A cricket. While Mark has often been in the shadow of his more renowned brother Steve, he remains one of the lesser-acknowledged cricketers in the exceptional Australian cricket team.Mark Waugh, however, has had his fair share of memorable moments on the cricket field. One such instance occurred during New Zealand's 1997 tour of Australia when he faced Daniel Vettori. Waugh showcased his remarkable strokeplay by striding down the track and smashing the ball an astonishing 120 meters down the ground at the WACA. His batting style has drawn comparisons to legendary cricketers such as Stan McCabe, Alan Kippax, Victor Trumper, Charlie Macartney, and Greg Chappell. His elegant and stylish approach to the game aligns him with these iconic names in cricket history.7. Yuvraj Singh || 119 meters vs. AustraliaYuvraj Singh's illustrious cricket career was marked by several accolades, including the prestigious Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honor, which he received from the Indian government in 2012. Yuvraj's exceptional all-round abilities were on full display during the 2011 World Cup, where he etched his name in history by becoming the first player to achieve a remarkable feat - taking a 5-wicket haul and scoring 50 runs in the same World Cup match. His overall performance in the tournament was outstanding, with 15 wickets and 362 runs to his name, earning him the well-deserved title of the "Man of the Tournament." Yuvraj Singh's elegant and masterful strokeplay has earned him a place among cricket's greatest batsmen.Yuvraj's incredible six-hitting prowess was exemplified during the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. In a match against Australia, he showcased his legendary hitting with an astonishing shot, breaking the official record for the longest six ever struck by an Indian batsman. Facing a delivery from Brett Lee that clocked over 90 mph, the left-handed Yuvraj flicked it effortlessly over square leg, sending the ball soaring a remarkable 119 meters.In the subsequent years, Yuvraj Singh dedicated himself to improving his fitness and made a successful return to the cricketing arena in early 2017 after missing the 2015 World Cup and 2016 World T20. Recognizing his experience and skills, Virat Kohli, the Indian captain, saw Yuvraj as a valuable addition, particularly with the 2017 Champions Trophy approaching. Following his comeback, Yuvraj delivered several outstanding innings, including a scintillating performance against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy opener. However, after the Champions Trophy, Yuvraj, along with a few other senior players, was dropped from India's squad. His fielding, which had once been exceptional, notably declined during this phase, highlighting the challenges of maintaining top form over an extended career.8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni || 118 meters vs. New ZealandMahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni, bid farewell to international cricket in all formats on August 15, 2020. His illustrious career was marked by remarkable leadership, guiding the Indian cricket team to several significant victories. Dhoni served as captain during India's triumphs in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Under his leadership, India also clinched the Asia Cup in 2010 and 2016.In the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket, MS Dhoni is renowned for his exceptional finishing abilities. He holds the record for the second-highest number of sixes by an Indian batsman. In a memorable moment during the third ODI of India's 2009 tour of New Zealand, Dhoni, the Indian captain, unleashed a colossal six that traveled an astounding 118 meters.Dhoni's association with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a remarkable tale. When the IPL gained prominence, cricket enthusiasts were eager to see which team would secure the services of the then-Indian skipper. The Chennai Super Kings, backed by an organization well-versed in managing sports, recognized the importance of strong leadership for building a successful franchise. They made a significant statement by signing Dhoni for a whopping 6 crores, making it the highest fee at the time. Dhoni's impact was profound, as he emerged as the third-highest run-scorer in the 2013 season, single-handedly leading CSK to the IPL final. Under his captaincy, CSK secured IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021, cementing his legacy as one of the most successful and revered leaders in IPL history.9. Chris Gayle || 116 meters vs. IndiaChris Gayle is widely regarded as one of the greatest Twenty20 cricket batsmen in the history of the sport, and many even consider him the best. His contributions have been pivotal to the success of West Indies teams, which secured victories in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004, the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012, and the ICC World Twenty20 in 2016. Chris Gayle's impact transcends all three formats of the game, and he has set numerous records. His reputation as one of the most formidable and powerful batsmen in cricket history is well-deserved. As a former captain of the West Indies, he holds the world record for the most sixes hit in international cricket and is known for launching some of the longest sixes seen in the game. One such monumental six was his 116-meter strike off Yusuf Pathan during a group stage match in the ICC T20 World Cup against India.His prowess in Twenty20 cricket led to high expectations during the 2008 auction, especially after his remarkable century in the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services with a substantial bid of 800,000 USD. Gayle's next three years were nothing short of spectacular, marked by a century on debut, ending the 2011 season with 608 runs and the Orange Cap, amassing 733 runs and another Orange Cap in 2012, and achieving the record for the highest individual T20 score of 175 not out against the Pune Warriors in 2013, a feat that included a remarkable 31-ball century.10. Ijaz Ahmed || 115 meters vs. IndiaHe smacked Virender Sehwag for a 115m six and crossed one of India's largest stadiums. The visitors were dominant throughout the game, creating havoc on the Indian bowlers and claiming a memorable victory important to Pakistan's Pepsi Cup hopes.
The gaming industry is in a state of constant evolution, and each year brings forth a new wave of gaming titles that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. As we step into 2023, gamers are treated to a dazzling array of titles that promise to redefine their gaming experiences. From cosmic odysseys to high-speed races and immersive fantasy worlds, the top 20 new latest games in the market offer something for everyone. Join us as we explore the most highly-anticipated gaming releases of 2023.1. Eldersouls: Chronicles of the Cosmic Reckoning"Eldersouls: Chronicles of the Cosmic Reckoning" stands out as a visionary creation. This open-world masterpiece takes players on a journey through alien planets, ancient civilizations, and epic interstellar battles. With a captivating narrative and stunning visuals, it's a must-play title for those seeking a fresh and immersive gaming experience.2. VirtuaRacer XFor racing enthusiasts, "VirtuaRacer X" is the game of the year. This high-octane racing simulator offers an ultra-realistic experience, featuring a variety of cars, tracks, and multiplayer modes that promise endless hours of high-speed excitement.3. The Chronicles of Arkenfell: ResurgenceFantasy RPG lovers can rejoice with "The Chronicles of Arkenfell: Resurgence." This eagerly-awaited sequel features a vast open world teeming with rich lore, intricate quests, and mythical creatures. The game's spellbinding visuals and innovative gameplay mechanics make it a top contender in the latest gaming releases.4. Into the Aether: VR WorldsVirtual reality takes center stage with "Into the Aether: VR Worlds." This collection of VR experiences transports players to breathtaking landscapes, from the ocean's depths to the far reaches of outer space. With a mesmerizing fusion of visual beauty and interactive storytelling, it's a must-try for VR enthusiasts.5. Luminaris: Shadows of the Lost EmpireStrategy and tactics enthusiasts will find their match in "Luminaris: Shadows of the Lost Empire." This turn-based strategy game offers intricate gameplay and a captivating storyline set in a mythical empire. As a commander, you'll lead your forces to victory in a world filled with danger and intrigue.6. Skybound Odyssey"Skybound Odyssey" offers an inventive blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and platforming. Players step into the shoes of a young adventurer embarking on a quest to unveil the secrets of a floating kingdom. With its charming art style and engaging gameplay, it's a testament to the creativity of indie game developers.7. Quantum Shift"Quantum Shift" is a first-person shooter that takes players on a journey through time and space. With mind-bending mechanics and a gripping storyline, this title promises to keep gamers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the mysteries of the universe.8. Nebula Noctis"Nebula Noctis" is a visually stunning exploration game set in a mystical alien world. Players can traverse lush landscapes, solve enigmatic puzzles, and discover the hidden secrets of an otherworldly realm. The game's breathtaking visuals and immersive storytelling make it a standout among new releases.9. Legends of Terra"Legends of Terra" offers a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) experience like no other. Set in a vibrant, dynamic world, players can embark on epic quests, engage in player-versus-environment (PvE) and player-versus-player (PvP) battles, and forge their own legends in this expansive gaming universe.10. Lost Horizon"Lost Horizon" is an atmospheric adventure game that blends storytelling and mystery-solving. Players journey through a haunting, post-apocalyptic world, solving puzzles and uncovering the secrets of a forgotten civilization.11. Celestial Revolution"Celestial Revolution" is a space exploration and colonization game that allows players to chart the cosmos, establish colonies on distant planets, and engage in diplomacy or warfare with other spacefaring factions. The game's depth and complexity make it a standout title for strategy fans.12. Dawn of Legends"Dawn of Legends" is an action-packed role-playing game that offers a rich fantasy world brimming with mythical creatures, magical powers, and epic quests. Players can choose their hero and embark on a journey to become a legendary champion.13. Dungeon Delvers: Shadows of Ruin"Dungeon Delvers: Shadows of Ruin" is a cooperative multiplayer game that challenges players to work together to explore dungeons, defeat monsters, and collect treasure. With its focus on teamwork and strategy, it's a great choice for gamers who enjoy collaborative gameplay.14. BioRebellion"BioRebellion" is a survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world infested with mutated creatures. Players must navigate the dangers of this harsh environment, scavenge for resources, and uncover the truth behind the outbreak.15. Ocean's Edge: Tales of Atlantis"Ocean's Edge: Tales of Atlantis" is an open-world action-adventure game that transports players to the sunken city of Atlantis. With stunning underwater environments and a rich storyline, this game offers a unique and visually captivating experience.16. The Dark Prophecy"The Dark Prophecy" is a single-player, story-driven game that combines elements of mystery, horror, and puzzle-solving. Players must navigate a haunting mansion, solve intricate puzzles, and unravel a dark family history.17. TropiCraze"TropiCraze" is a city-building and management game set on a tropical island paradise. Players can design their dream resort, attract tourists, and ensure their island thrives in this relaxing and engaging simulation game.18. PixelCraft: Building World"PixelCraft: Building World" offers a creative sandbox experience for players who enjoy building and crafting. With a pixel-art aesthetic, this game provides a platform for players to unleash their imagination and construct their own unique worlds.19. Neon Overdrive"Neon Overdrive" is a fast-paced, neon-soaked cyberpunk racing game that will satisfy those with a need for speed. Players can race through futuristic cityscapes, customize their vehicles, and engage in thrilling races against opponents.20. Lost Legends: Relics of the Past"Lost Legends: Relics of the Past" is a cooperative dungeon-crawling adventure game that lets players take on the roles of legendary heroes. With a focus on teamwork, strategy, and epic battles, it's a great option for those seeking cooperative multiplayer experiences.Conclusion:The year 2023 is shaping up to be a gaming extravaganza, with the release of these top 20 new latest games in the market. From epic cosmic journeys to high-speed races, immersive fantasy realms to intricate strategy games, this year has something to offer every type of gamer. As you dive into these games, be prepared to embark on adventures that will redefine your gaming experiences and transport you to new realms of excitement. These titles are set to leave an indelible mark on the gaming world, and gamers worldwide can look forward to an unforgettable year of gaming ahead.
World Cup 2023: India have not beaten New Zealand in a knockout game in any ICC event. Rohit Sharma's men face a stiff test against the BlackCaps when the two sides meet in the first semi-finals on Wednesday in Mumbai.In ShortIndia have lost 9 matches out of 14 games to New Zealand in ICC white-ball eventsIndia have not beaten New Zealand in an ICC knockout match so farIndia will head into the semi-finals of the World Cup as firm favouritesIndia appears unbeatable in the home World Cup. Despite facing criticism leading up to the marquee event, the team has responded like champions, securing victories in all nine matches during the league stage. There's a strong possibility that India could emulate Australia's success in 2003 and 2007 by finishing the World Cup campaign undefeated.Everything seems to be clicking at the right time for India. Rohit Sharma has led from the front in a sensational campaign as captain, and more importantly, as a ruthless opening batter. Virat Kohli has piled up the runs, scoring 594 in 9 matches. The middle-order, unlike 2019, is looking strong with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul among the runs. The absence of Hardik Pandya has not induced panic; instead, it has brought more clarity to the team regarding player roles. They have opted for a strategy of playing with five frontline bowlers, incorporating all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. India's bowling unit has performed exceptionally well, with Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj causing havoc for the opposition teams. The spin duo of Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav has further showcased their mastery in the art of spin bowling.However, India have to start afresh on Wednesday when they face New Zealand in the semi-finals at the Wankhede Stadium. Yes, Rohit Sharma's men have the advantage of playing in front of a packed crowd, but history doesn't favor the Men In Blue.India and New Zealand have played each other 13 times in ICC events in white-ball cricket, but they have managed just 4 victories. Yes, India defeated New Zealand in Dharamsala a couple of weeks ago but it was the BlackCaps that gave India their toughest test in their dominant run in the league stage.Not many would have forgotten the 2019 World Cup semi-finals. India headed into the semi-finals in Manchester after having topped the league stage. And New Zealand, much like 2023, sneaked through to the semi-finals at the 4th spot. However, Kane Williamson and his men battled past a Virat Kohli-led side into the final.New Zealand did not do anything extraordinary. Like always, they did the basics right. Reading the pitch wonderfully well, New Zealand posted 239 on the board after winning the toss and opted to bat. Despite the game slipping into the Reserve Day due to rain, New Zealand kept their nerves under check and perfectly executed their bowling plans against India.India's top-order was blown away as Matt Henry and Trent Boult ran riot in overcast conditions. India slipped to 5 for 3 after losing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for 1 each. Ravindra Jadeja battled hard with 77 and MS Dhoni nearly pulled it off with a 50 but the former captain's heartbreaking run-out sealed the deal - an 18-run win for New Zealand.In the other knockout match that India and New Zealand have played in an ICC tournament (white-ball), New Zealand successfully chased 265 against a Sourav Ganguly-led side in Nairobi.New Zealand, led by Stephen Fleming, won the toss and opted to field. India rode on a 117 from Sourav Ganguly and 69 from sachin Tendulkar to post 264. The total could have been much more but India collapsed from 202 for 1, losing their last 5 wickets for just 62 runs.India's bowling attack, led by Venkatesh Prasad, got the early wickets but a sensational 102 not out from all-rounder Chris Cairns helped New Zealand win the ICC Knockout trophy.IND vs NZ in ICC WHITE-BALL TOURNAMENTS1975 World Cup: India lost by 4 wickets in Manchester1979 World Cup: India lost by 8 wickets in Leeds1987 World Cup: India won by 16 runs in Bengaluru1987 World Cup: India won by 9 wickets in Nagpur1992 World Cup: India lost by 4 wickets in Dunedin1999 World Cup: India lost by 5 wickets in Nottingham2000 Champions Trophy: India lost by 4 wickets in Nairobi (Final)2003 World Cup: India won by 7 wickets in Centurion2007 T20 World Cup: India lost by 10 runs n Johannesburg2016 T20 World Cup: India lost by 47 runs in Nagpur2019 World Cup: No result2019 World Cup: Lost by 18 runs in Manchester (semi-final)2021 T20 World Cup: Lost by 8 wickets in Dubai2023 World Cup: Won by 4 wickets in DharamsalaIndia will certainly head into the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup as favourites but count New Zealand out at your own peril. The BlackCaps have not had a dominant run in the World Cup as they lost 4 matches on the trot before beating Sri Lanka in a must-win game to qualify for the semi-finals. However, they will be prepared to hand India another tough challenge. Also Read: Top 10 longest crickter six
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So, what're your waiting for?Best PS 5 GamesPrice In IndiaGod Of War Ragnarok | Standard Edition | PS5 Game (PlayStation 5)Rs 4,299Far Cry 6Rs 2,855Cricket 22 | International Edition | PS5 (PlayStation 5)Rs 1,999FIFA 23 Standard Edition PS5 (PlayStation 5)Rs 4,068Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War for PlayStation 5Rs 3,930Unchartered Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 Game (PlayStation 5)Rs 1,499Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales - Ultimate Edition (PS5)Rs 2,854WRC 9 (PS5)Rs 5,409Best PS5 Games In India: Top PicksSeeking the best Playstation 5 games? Bingo! Unlock your favorite games that you can play on your PS5 console and get an out-of-the-world gaming experience for yourself today:God Of War Ragnarok Standard Edition PS5 Game (PlayStation 5)For all PS 5 lovers, this is your chance to get the top-most war game of all time. The God Of War Ragnarok takes you on a journey where you experience the most aesthetic and quite fearful landscapes to face a wide array of enemies (creatures, monsters, and Norse Gods). Appreciated for its fantastic combat mechanics and outstanding voice acting & animation, this PS5 game is a blessing for adventure gamers. Along with this, the offered PS 5 game is known for its stunning visuals and mindblowing action, offering an impeccable option for gamers. PS 5 Game Price: Rs 4,299.Far Cry 6 Standard Edition Playstation 5 (PS5) - 29% OffOn the hunt for the best PS 5 game? If you have a fully-fledged action game that is backed by a gripping and strong storyline, Far Cry 6 is the right choice for you. Offered by UBI Soft, this PS 5 game gives you the option to play as dani rojas and eventually evolved as a guerrilla fighter to make the nation free. 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Ideal for PS 5 consoles, this FIFA 23 is an excellent choice for both, solo and multiplayer modes. The modern HperMotion2 technology of this PS 5 game will allow you to play and feel the real-like football animation that you can find nowhere else. Moreover, this Playstation 5 game is appreciated for its gaming realism, new features, and amazing soccer dribbling techniques that will make you fall in love with FIFA 23. PS 5 FIFA 23 Price: Rs 4,068.Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War for PlayStation 5 - 13% OffIf you are a gamer, you know the name COD or call of duty. Now get ready to experience the world of arcade shooting and exciting multiplayer modes as Activision Classics comes up with the Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War for the PS 5 console. This Playstation 5 game allows you to immerse in the world of the geopolitical battle of the early 1980s. You can play this PS 5 game with the snigle-player campaign by exploring iconic locales such as East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet KGB headquarters, etc. PS 5 Call Of Duty Price: Rs 3,930.Unchartered Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 Game (PlayStation 5) - 35% OffIf you’re a fan of adventure games, the Unchartered Legacy of Thieves is an excellent PS 5 game to go with. Versed with massive and highly-detailed environments amongst the other Unchartered games, this one comes with a gripping narrative and a vast adventure coaster spread across the Indian peninsula, which further comes with an amalgamation of urban, ancient, jungle, and other environments. Thrilling action and an immersive gaming experience are what this Playstation 5 game is all about. PS 5 Unchartered Price: Rs 1,499.FAQs1. What games are worth buying on PS5?Some of the best PS5 games right now that you won't regret getting are:Disco Elysium (Final Cut)Genshin ImpactResident Evil VillageReturnalDeathloopSpider-Man Miles Morales + Spider-Man RemasteredHitman 3Control (Ultimate) 2. Is PS5 better for gaming? When it comes to the best console gaming experience, the Playstation 5 or PS5 is the best among the lot. 3. Is Xbox better than PS5? The Xbox Series X tends to lead against PS5 with respect to specifications. For instance, the processing or clock speed of Xbox is 3.8 GHz while that of PS5 is 3.5 GHz. 4. Which console is more powerful? When it comes to the power of gaming consoles, Xbox Series X proceeds over PS5 as the former has 12 TFLOPS of power across 52 CUs while the latter has 10.3 TFLOPS of power across 36 CUs. 5. How do you select the best PS5 games in India?It all depends on what kind of PS5 games you love the most. For arcade game lovers, Fortnite, PUBG, Free Fire, etc will do, for those who prefer sports games, Cricket, FIFA, Basketball, and similar games will be a fit and so on. 6. Which are the best PS5 games related to superheroes?The best PS5 games in India vis-a-vis superheroes are:Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles MoralesGravity Rush 2Batman: Arkham KnightMarvel's AvengersChroma SquadBatman: Arkham Collection 7. Which are the best PS5 games related to sports?Some of the best PS5 games in India vis-a-vis sports are:EA SPORTS FIFA 23WWE 2K22NHL 22Riders RepublicTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2NBA 2K22 Also Read: Top 5: Most Played Online Games in the World [In 2024]
Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the Indian cricket team in the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the Indian cricket team in the upcoming T20I series against South Africa with Rohit Sharma opting out and Hardik Pandya missing from action due to injury. Suryakumar was also the captain of the side that won the recently-concluded T20I series against Australia. As a result, there have been discussions regarding the explosive batter being one of the captaincy options for India for the T20 World Cup 2024. However, former India opener Aakash Chopra did not agree with the conversation and said that he believes that Suryakumar does not feature in the list of possible captains."I am just looking ahead. Suryakumar Yadav is currently the Indian team's captain in T20Is, but is he in your list of captains? He is probably the third captaincy choice even for the Mumbai Indians currently. Things have changed. He was the second choice until last year," he said on Jio Cinema.Chopra further pointed out that with the arrival of Hardik at Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar is now the third-choice for captaincy behind the all-rounder and Rohit."He might have become the third choice of his franchise. He will be the Indian captain in South Africa for sure, will captain whenever Rohit doesn't play and might be the captain against Afghanistan, but World Cup 2024, I don't see Surya as a captain," he added.The ex-India cricketer did praise Suryakumar for his captaincy in the series against Australia and specifically mentioned the way that he managed his bowlers in the absence of a genuine sixth bowling option.The ex-India cricketer did praise Suryakumar for his captaincy in the series against Australia and specifically mentioned the way that he managed his bowlers in the absence of a genuine sixth bowling option. Also Read: From the Pitch to the Stratosphere: Top 10 Longest Cricket Sixes
On Wednesday, Sreesanth had posted a video where he said that Gambhir had called him something which was very rude.In an emotional video shared on his Instagram channel, S Sreesanth disclosed the content of his heated exchange with Gautam Gambhir during a Legends League match between Gujarat Giants and India Capitals.Sreesanth revealed, "He repeatedly called me a fixer, saying 'Fixer, fixer, you're a fixer... you f**k off, fixer.' These were the words he used on live television at the center of the wicket. He continued using this language, and even in front of the umpires as they tried to intervene.""I maintained my composure and did not utter a single offensive or abusive word towards him. I simply questioned him, asking 'What are you saying?' and responded with a sarcastic laugh," added Sreesanth during an Instagram live video on Thursday.The incident had happened in the second over, when Gambhir hit a six and a four against Sreesanth. Then, the bowler bowled a dot ball after which there was a flare-up between the two.It must be noted that the Delhi police had alleged that Sreesanth and two other cricketers were involved in spot-fixing during the 2013 season of the Indian Premier League. But the charges were later dropped by a Delhi court.“Just wanted to clear the air with what happened with Mr fighter. One who always fights with all his colleagues. For no reason whatsoever. He does not even respect his senior players, including Viru bhai. That’s exactly what happened today. Without any provocation, he just kept on calling me something which was very rude which shouldn’t have been said by Mr Gautam Gambhir,” the former India bowler had said in a video on Wednesday.He went on to add: “I am not at all at fault here. I just wanted to clear the air straightaway. What Mr Gauti has done, sooner or later all of you will get to know. The words which he used and the things he said on a cricket field, live, is not acceptable. My family, my state, everybody has gone through so much. I fought that battle with all your support. Now people want to down me for no reason. He said things he shouldn’t have said. I will surely let you know what he said.”
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Mitchell Starc's record $2.98 million deal at the Indian Premier League auctions was the ideal Christmas present for the match-winning paceman as he prepares to spend the holidays apart from his cricketing wife Alyssa Healy.Australia's all-formats hero became the most expensive player in the history of the league after attracting the eye-watering bid from Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday.Starc tuned in to the auction at home in Sydney while resting ahead of the second test against Pakistan in Melbourne.Healy, the newly installed captain of the Australian women's team, watched from India ahead of the one-off test in Mumbai."I'm not sure any words will do it justice, really," Starc said of the auction result."Obviously, Alyssa's over there with the Australian team at the minute so I think her coverage was slightly ahead of mine here in Australia so she sort of saw the numbers before I did."A fair bit of shock and certainly excitement with how it was all unfolding, but nothing I could have ever imagined."It's a Christmas full of cricket as usual but it's certainly one with a nice little cherry on the cake."There was joy on both sides of the Tasman Sea, with New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell overwhelmed by his bumper 140 million rupees ($1.68 million) deal to join Chennai.The bid was a massive hike on the base price of 7.5 million rupees Mitchell took to join Rajasthan Royals for two appearances in the 2022 IPL."Your heart starts to pump a little bit, as you see the paddles going up," the 32-year-old told New Zealand media."But having been through the auction before and going unsold, it was a pretty special night last night to experience that."Mitchell, who played a big part in New Zealand's run to the recent World Cup semi-finals in India, also celebrated his daughter's birthday on Wednesday, the day after the auction."She's got a pretty good present, waking up to that – not that she understands what's going on," he said."But that's the whole thing about these sorts of situations – it helps set up your family in many ways so that they can grow up and enjoy the things they love."Also Read: On Suryakumar Yadav Captaining In T20Is, Ex-India Star's Brutal 'Third Choice' Verdict
Mumbai Indians (MI) made a shocking decision ahead of the upcoming season, naming Hardik Pandya as the captain of the franchise. The franchise roped in Hardik from Gujarat Titans as part of an all cash trade deal ahead of the auction. Just a few days before the auction, the five-time champions announced that Hardik will replace the long-serving Rohit Sharma as the captain of the franchise. The decision came as a shock to many, but not former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar, who felt that this is the right time for a change.Now, Manjrekar has questioned Rohit's role as a batter in the shortest format of the game."Rohit Sharma, for me, as a batter, is a question mark in T20 cricket. has shown promise, the way he played in the fifty-over World Cups. But that's a completely different format, when you know you have fifty overs. They bat in that fashion. Bowlers just bowl differently in 50 overs as well," Manjrekar said on-air during the second ODI between India and South Africa.The cricketer-turned-commentator also pointed out that Suryakumar Yadav is the only reliable batter in Mr's line-up."Ishan Kishan, from couple of seasons before MI paid the big bucks... he is in the same kind of form. Tim David is still trying to fill the shoes of Kieron Pollard. On form, one player that you can maybe depend on, the player who you can expect to come good, is Suryakumar Yadav," he added.On the decision to name Hardik as captain, Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians' Global Head of Cricket, admitted that it was a tough decision."The legacy is something we want to build on and make sure we keep fighting for those wins, those trophies. That's the focus going ahead. Probably, everyone in their eyes will think it is too soon, but it is a decision we had to make at some point," Jayawardene told Jio Cinema.Notably, Rohit has also been missing from India's T201 setup, along with fellow batter Virat Kohli. Both Rohit and Virat last played a T20I in 2022.Both players also opted out of the white-ball leg of the ongoing tour of South Africa. They will return to the team for the two-match Test series, starting with the first game from December 26 in Centurion.Also Read: IPL Auction 2024: Shock and excitement, Mitchell Starc reacts on record 24.75-crore deal with KKR
The Super League project received a massive boost from the European Court of Justice and could have a huge impact on the future of football.The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Thursday gave a huge boost to the Super League project, by passing a landmark ruling that UEFA and FIFA contravened EU laws by preventing the formation for Florentino Perez' pet project.This ruling could change the future of football and will be good news for European clubs that proposed forming the breakaway league. When the news first developed, it received widespread protests from angry fans and UEFA even threatened sanctions if the clubs went ahead with the plan, and nine sides pulled out.In their ruling, the EFJ stated that FIFA and UEFA abused their dominant position by preventing clubs from competing in a European Super League. Despite the ruling, it is still not confirmed if the Super League project will be approved as the court did not rule on it specifically.Real Madrid, BArcelona, Juventus and nine other top European clubs announced the ESL in April 2021. But the move collapsed within 48 hours after massive outcry from fans, governments and players. The clubs also included Manchester United, Manchester United,Liverpool,Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.Meanwhile, A22, a sports development company, which was made to assist the ESL, had stated that FIFA was holding a monopoly position with UEFA, which breached the EU's Competition and Free Movement Law.UEFA stated that the ruling didn't validate the ESL. It further added that its new rules would comply with all relevant European laws and regulations.The court said that FIFA and UEFA must 'comply with the competition rules and respect the freedoms of movement', adding that their rules on approval, control and sanctions amounted to 'unjustified restrictions on the freedom to provide services.'"That does not mean that a competition such as the Super League project must necessarily be approved. The Court, having been asked generally about the FIFA and UEFA rules, does not rule on that specific project in its judgment," the court further added.Meanwhile, only two clubs are left from the original ESL plan, and they haven't pulled out; Real Madrid and Barcelona. Both clubs took the ase to a Spanish court. After the ruling, Real Madrid president Perez said, "The present and future of European football are finally in the hands of the clubs, the players and their fans."Also Read: 'Rohit Sharma Is A Question Mark...': Ex-India Star's Stunning Claim Amid MI Captaincy Row
The 17-year-old edged past compatriot Arjun Erigaisi on tie-breaks after both Indians finished on 4.5 points after the completion of the seventh and final roundIndian Grandmaster D Gukesh took a significant step towards earning a spot in the prestigious Candidates tournament next year by winning the Chennai Grand Masters 2023 chess tournament in Chennai on Thursday.Local boy Gukesh, 17, edged past compatriot Arjun Erigaisi on tie-breaks after both Indians finished on 4.5 points after the completion of the seventh and final round. Another Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna, whom Gukesh drew with in the final round on Thursday, finished third on the leaderboard with 4 points.Going into the final round of the eight-player tournament, Gukesh needed only a draw in his clash with Harikrishna with black pieces. Erigaisi made things rather interesting by defeating Russian-born Hungarian Grandmaster Sanan Sjugirov in the final round. Gukesh and Erigaisi were equal on points and on par in terms of head-to-head but the former came out triumphant on the basis of a superior tie-break score.The tournament victory gives Gukesh — who in September this year had surpassed Viswanathan Anand as the top-ranked Indian player in the FIDE charts — a great chance of booking a seat in next year's Candidates tournament in Toronto in April through the FIDE Circuit route.With six of the eight spots already taken (including those by Indians R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi), two remain up for grabs via the 2023 FIDE Circuit (for one player who achieves the highest results during the eligible tournaments in 2023) and the FIDE rating route. By winning the tournament in Chennai, Gukesh has put himself on top of the FIDE Circuit leaderboard and will be in a battle with Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri to finish on top with one more tournament to go.The FIDE Circuit ends with the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from December 26-30. Gukesh, though, was quoted as saying by chess.com after his tournament win that he was still "50-50" about participating in the World Rapid and Blitz.Gukesh remained unbeaten through the seven rounds in Chennai, notching up wins against Russian-born Serbian Grandmaster Alexandr Predke and Sjugirov in the fourth and fifth round, respectively, to go with the five draws. The win over Sjugirov with black pieces on Tuesday had put Gukesh in the sole lead."It was really good. I finally managed to enjoy myself in a tournament," Gukesh told chess.com. "Obviously, the last few months have been very stressful."Erigaisi had an impressively strong finish to the tournament (with three wins overall). He defeated Sjugirov on Thursday and Parham Maghsoodloo, the Iranian GM who was the top seed in Chennai, with black in the penultimate round. However, his opening-round defeat to compatriot Harikrishna proved to be the difference in the end. The 20-year-old Grandmaster needed to win this tournament to stand a chance of qualifying for the Candidates via FIDE Circuit.Harikrishna, the 37-year-old from Guntur, meanwhile also remained unbeaten with six draws that followed the win over Erigaisi. Top-seeded Maghsoodloo, another competitor who was in contention for the Candidates through a triumph in Chennai, could not quite live up to his billing and finished sixth with 3.5 points and a couple of defeats.ASlso Read: European Court of Justice rules FIFA, UEFA breached EU Law over Super League ban
Brazil have struggled in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and presently occupy sixth place in the South American tableEdinho, the son of Pele, expressed to AFP in an interview that Pele "would have been saddened" by the current state of the Brazilian national team, just days before the first anniversary of Pele's death on Friday. Brazil is facing challenges in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, currently holding the sixth position in the South American table, which is the last spot for direct qualification. The Selecao has encountered difficulties, especially in the absence of their prominent current star, Neymar, who has been sidelined with a long-term injury due to torn knee ligaments."This crisis didn't emerge suddenly; there are significant and intricate issues," remarked Edinho, 53, one of Pele's seven children."We are witnessing a decline... while we still have excellent players, in the past, we had a greater number of high-caliber players than we do today."Edinho, who was raised by his mother after Pele and she separated shortly after moving to New York when he signed for New York Cosmos in 1975 but grew closer to him in later life, added, "There is no doubt that if (Pele) had been here this year, he would have been very saddened."Santos, the Brazilian club where Pele spent the majority of his career, is currently facing a challenging period as they were relegated to the second division for the first time in their 111-year history.The club is grappling with financial problems and internal disputes within the board."Unfortunately, this comes as no surprise. Anyone who has followed the daily affairs of the club could have anticipated such a scenario, and it has indeed happened," remarked Edinho, who served as Santos' goalkeeper for several seasons.The commemorations to observe the first anniversary of Pele's passing from cancer at the age of 82, expected to be low-key, are scheduled for Friday.Also Read: European Court of Justice rules FIFA, UEFA breached EU Law over Super League ban
Having experienced the major game releases of 2023, we now turn our gaze towards the future, anticipating a fantastic couple of years for gamers. From the highly awaited Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to the much-anticipated GTA 6, there's a plethora of games on the horizon for both console and PC players. While some are closer to release than others, the gaming landscape for 2024 and beyond looks promising. Below, we've compiled release dates and windows for the most significant confirmed games slated for 2024 and beyond. Whether you're a PC gamer or prefer consoles, there's likely at least one game on this list that will pique your interest. Get ready for the upcoming games in 2024 and beyond!Upcoming games 2024: this year’s biggest gamesPalword (Early Access) - January 2024 (PC)Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - January 18, 2024 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch)Another Code: Recollection - January 19, 2024 (Switch)Tekken 8 – January 26 (PS5, PC, XSX|S)Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - February 2, 2024 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)Helldivers 2 - February 9, 2024 (PS5, PC)Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered - February 14, 2024 (Switch)Mario Vs Donkey Kong - February 16, 2024 (Switch)Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - February 29, 2024 (PS5)Princess Peach: Showtime - March 22, 2024 (Switch)Battlecrush - Spring 2024 (Switch)Contra: Operation Galuga - Early 2024 (Switch)Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - TBC 2024 (Switch)Avowed - TBC 2024 (XSX|S, PC)Replaced - TBC 2024 (PC, XBO, XSX|S)Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy - Early 2024Penny's Big Breakaway - Early 2024Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon - TBC 2024Princess Peach - TBC 2024Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga - TBC 2024 (XSX|S, PC)Earthblade - TBC 2024 (PC)Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Early 2024 (PS5, PC, XSX|S)Rise of the Ronin - TBC 2024 (PS5)Neva - TBC 2024 (PS5, PC)Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean - TBC 2024 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch)Towers of Aghasba - TBC 2024 (PS5, PC)Ultros - TBC 2024 (PS5, PS4, PC)Baby Steps - TBC 2024Concord - TBC 2024 (PS5, PS4, PC)John Carpenter's Toxic Commando - TBC 2024 (XSX|S, PS5, PC)Star Wars Outlaws - TBC 2024 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)The Plucky Squire - TBC 2024 (PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)TBCFinally, here's a list of games that have been announced, but don't even have so much as a release year attached to them yet. For now, they're simply TBC, but once each game does receive a release date, this page will be updated.GTA 6 - 2025Assassin's Creed Infinity: Codename Hexe – TBC (PS5, PC, XSX|S)Assassin's Creed Infinity: Codename Red – TBC (PS5, PC, XSX|S)Beyond Good and Evil 2 - TBCBioShock 4 - TBC Death Stranding 2 - TBC (PS5)Dragon's Dogma 2 - TBC (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)DokeV - TBC (PC, PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO)Dragon Age: Dreadwolf - TBCDune: Awakening - TBC (PS5, XSX|S, PC)Everwild - TBC (XSX|S, PC)Fable - TBC (XSX|S, PC)Fallout 5 - TBCGTA 6 - TBCHades 2 - TBC (PC)Haunted Chocolatier - TBCHollow Knight: Silksong - TBC (PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, PC, Switch)Indiana Jones - TBCMarvel's Wolverine - TBC (PS5)Kingdom Hearts 4 - TBC Mass Effect 5 - TBCFairgame$ - TBC (PS5, PC)Foamstars - TBC (PS5, PS4)Marathon - TBC (PS5, PC)Metroid Prime 4 - TBC (Switch)Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater - TBC (PS5)Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake - TBC (PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX|S, PC) Phantom Blade 0 - TBC (PS5)Project 007 - TBCProject Mara - TBC (XSX|S, PC)Revenant Hill - TBC (PS5, PS4)Skull and Bones - TBC (PS5, PC, XSX|S)Splinter Cell remake - TBC Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake - TBC (PS5)Star Wars Eclipse - TBCState of Decay 3 - TBC (XSX|S, PC)The Elder Scrolls 6 - TBCThe Outer Worlds 2 - TBC (PC, XSX|S)The Sims 5 - TBC The Witcher 4 - TBCWonder Woman - TBCAlso Read: Gaming Extravaganza: The Top 20 New Latest Games in Market 2023
Because we love drama and I also believe all the players should have equal playing conditions. The personal lounge is not the issue here but the easy access to a computer in between the games is one serious inequity,” tweeted Vachier Lagrave. Even Kramnik, who is not competing at the event, but has been very vocal since starting his Twitter account recently, could not resist weighing in. Top grandmasters claimed Carlsen alone has been provided a private lounge for World Rapid and Blitz Championship at Samarkand by organisers. The current FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand has become embroiled in controversy, as several participating grandmasters have expressed their dissatisfaction on social media, alleging preferential treatment given to former world champion Magnus Carlsen by FIDE.Prominent players such as Ian Nepomniachtchi, Fabiano Caruana, Maxime Vachier Lagrave, and Pentala Harikrishna took to Twitter to express their concerns about Carlsen receiving additional facilities, including a private lounge between games. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik also joined the voices criticizing FIDE for the perceived favoritism.It is learnt that Carlsen has been provided a private lounge since 2016 at every edition of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz championship. Compared to the World Chess Championship, the World Rapid and Blitz event happens yearly. Players compete in multiple games in a day: in the open section players competed in five rounds on Day 1 (Tuesday) and will compete on four games each on Wednesday and Thursday. The blitz portion of the Championship will start from Saturday with players playing 12 games on Day 1 and nine rounds on the final day."Dear FIDE and organizers of the Championship! As it is known, all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others. Is it fair to provide Magnus Carlsen with a personal lounge where he can rest and prepare for the game using a laptop, while nobody else has such an opportunity?" tweeted Russian grandmaster Nepomniachtchi, who had previously faced Magnus Carlsen in a World Chess Championship match in 2021 and lost.“Can’t be stressed more that everyone should play under the same conditions,” added US grandmaster Caruana, who also had lost a World Chess Championship battle against Carlsen in 2018."I agree with Yan, not that Magnus shouldn’t get such a space of course, but maybe at least few others must have a comfortable rest room to rest and prepare between rounds, very important in such a long and tiring event," the Russian tweeted.When asked about the controversy, Magnus Carlsen's father, Henrik, told a Norwegian channel that his son doesn’t have access to a laptop between games.However, the rising number of tweets from players forced FIDE to tweet a clarification."To make it clear, none of the participants of the Rapid and Blitz championship have been granted special conditions. Even if, in between rounds, any of the players has been provided access to external premises as per the invitation of FIDE officials, full fair play control has been provided. Furthermore, everyone is allowed to use their gadgets in between the rounds according to the rules," FIDE posted on X.Also Read: Gukesh wins in Chennai, one step closer to Candidates
For some of India’s top stars, 2023 was the year when they had to pause, reflect and reboot. In some cases, to recover from injuries; in a few others, to rediscover lost form. All in the hope that when the big day comes, they’ll be ready and recharged for the challengeIn Odisha at the World Cup in January, after India lost the shootout against New Zealand to fall short of the quarterfinals, Manpreet Singh was on his knees, staring down at the turf in disbelief. It wasn’t supposed to end this way, for the team that won bronze at Tokyo Olympics. It was, to put it mildly, a disaster to go out that early.In Hangzhou at the Asian Games in October, when the final was deadlocked 0-0 against Japan with five minutes left to go in the first half, India were getting a bit desperate for the opening goal. As a rebound fell to him at the edge of the circle, Manpreet Singh unleashed a powerful reverse flick that flew into the roof of the net. He was on his knees again. Only this time, his teammates were mobbing him as he celebrated a rare and significant goal. India would go on to win the match 5-1.“Kya bolein yaar, I score only rarely,” Manpreet tells with a big smile. “When the ball came to me, I was only thinking of hitting the target. The coach tells me when I get into the circle, ‘you don’t shoot enough. So when you get a chance, go for it, your reverse hit is brilliant.’ That’s all I had in mind. And it flew well off my stick.”Indeed, 2023 was one of two halves for the Indian men’s hockey team. At a home World Cup, a chance to end the 48-year-old wait for a medal went begging. But as the year drew to a close, they clinched the title at the Asian Champions Trophy and the gold medal at Hangzhou Asian Games, which also sealed their place at the Paris Olympics.And Manpreet personified that arc better than any.The 2012 Olympic Games campaign was a nadir in Indian hockey as they lost all six matches to finish last, but for a 20-year-old Manpreet it was personally harrowing too. There were reports of cliques in the squad and of Manpreet being targeted. So when Manpreet says the disappointment of the 2023 World Cup was alongside that of London 2012 for him, it says a whole lot.“We were all quite disappointed. In the match against New Zealand, we didn’t play well at all. In a crucial match, we were not able to do our best. We will forever remember that we didn’t step up that day,” the 31-year-old says.But if 2012 was a campaign of chaos, 2023 hurt because there was a general sentiment that this team was really good and capable of a podium finish. “Handling the pressure of crucial matches, dealing with the presence of home crowd… that match against NZ, we should have done better, because there was confidence in us from the nation. We were confident too, but it will always remain hurtful that we couldn’t deliver,” Manpreet says.Siddharth Pandey, hockey commentator and FIH Level 2 certified coach is someone who has kept a close eye on this Indian team in recent years as a broadcaster. “What happened with Manpreet at the World Cup was in line with what happened with the rest of the team, where multiple things went wrong,” Pandey tells this daily. “Crucially, Hardik Singh’s injury had a huge impact on the team and Manpreet lost a crucial supporting act in the midfield. Then there was the pressure of playing in front of family and thousands of fans. We are usually good away from home these days.”For someone who has achieved quite a lot in Indian hockey, as a player and leader, the World Cup disaster could potentially have been seen as a stopping point. But Manpreet went back to the drawing board. After a few Pro League matches, the team got a break and Manpreet was driven to bounce back. As Rohit Sharma said after the men’s cricket team’s home World Cup heartbreak, it wasn’t easy to move on but athletes have to find a way.“Spending time with the family definitely helped,” Manpreet, a doting father to a girl now, says. “Like Rohit said about how even going out and meeting people was difficult, such a disappointment is huge. We athletes put in all our efforts for years and years, for that one big day in a tournament. When you don’t succeed, you feel despondent. It takes a while to heal. But then you have to start thinking… what next? We can only change what happens in the future.”It started with fitness. Though he was on a break, Manpreet told his family that he’d not be indulging in his diet. One of the fittest athletes there is, Manpreet went about focussing on staying in the best shape possible. “I definitely had to reboot. And when we returned to the camp, the senior players got together and said ‘Whatever has happened, we can’t change. But we can learn. The mistakes we made at the World Cup shouldn’t be repeated’.”Adding a new dimensionWhile he is no longer the team captain, Manpreet – unsurprisingly – doesn’t add much weightage to it, insisting that the likes of himself and PR Sreejesh are there to share the burden with Harmanpreet Singh. Pandey goes to the extent of saying that being a leader without being the captain has liberated him.“He’s a father now, he’s in a good space personally. The Manpreet of 6-7 years ago was still very disciplined on the pitch every time he played, but was quite outgoing,” Pandey says, adding he saw a version of Manpreet at ACT who was enjoying his game, and took up attacking responsibilities that weren’t quite his forte earlier.New head coach Craig Fulton came in and initially had Manpreet playing in the defence. But it wasn’t new to him, he started his national journey as a defender on the left side. “His fundamentals were sensational, that’s why we had the nickname ‘Korean’ for him,” Pandey recalls. “Then he transitioned into being a wonderful central defensive midfielder across coaches. And now he has added a dimension that not a lot of people thought he had, which is shining as a central attacking midfielder.”Graham Reid’s era saw Manpreet evolve into one of the best guarding midfielders in the game, who was terrific at ball retrieval and starting transitions by receiving the ball into space. Fulton, after the initial shift, brought him back to midfield and gave him the freedom to go forward too. It was evident in Chennai, where Manpreet was player of the match in two of India’s matches, driving masterfully through the midfield.“He can now be the extra man creating overloads in the circle as he was when he scored the opening goal in the Asian Games final. You can see the number of aerials he receives at the baseline, making runs from deep. Under Reid, he was a ball retriever and he was the guard responsible for counter control, and was brilliant at it. Now Fulton has entrusted something new with him, and he is delivering. He is now a 3-dimensional hockey player, and to do that at 31 is quite impressive, and to add to that he is supremely fit,” Pandey says.At the Asian Games, one of the standout features of India’s play was assists for players at the second post and the number of 1-2 passes they made to open up scoring opportunities. Fulton’s philosophy is built on control and a defend-to-win mantra but within that, he is enabling the attackers to dovetail with each other, something the Manpreet-Hardik-Vivek axis is crucial for.“I found joy in going forward, I have a lot of freedom. My understanding has gotten better with other players, when Hardik goes forward I know I have to focus on counter control. And vice versa. Craig also believes that whenever we get the chance we have to use our Indian skills. Our ability to beat players is one of the best in the world, so whenever we can, we must use that ‘Indian masala’,” he adds with a smile.As Indian hockey looks ahead to 2024, Manpreet might not be the captain, but he is leading the way by evolving and setting high benchmarks that youngsters must aspire to. As Pandey says, “For him to have started his journey at a damaging event like London 2012 to now be months away from a fourth Olympics appearance, that’s an incredible career graph. Whatever happens in Paris, Manpreet goes down as an all-time great.”What 2023 taught, what 2024 meansFor someone who has seen many highs and lows in the constantly dramatic world of Indian hockey, Manpreet – and the rest of the Indian team – got a rude reality check at the Odisha World Cup. The defeat against New Zealand was a tough pill to swallow and outgoing coach Graham Reid called for the need to have a mental conditioning coach.In came Paddy Upton, to join new head coach Craig Fulton, who has plenty of experience working with Indian athletes. While Manpreet was aware of the need to reboot personally, there was an acknowledgment that India needed help in handling high-pressure situations.“When Paddy came in, the conversations were about focussing on the controllables. You can’t control the weather, you can’t control the fans turning up at a venue… don’t worry about the result, focus on the steps to get there. To remain stable ahead of a big match, when the pressure is on,” Manpreet says, about moving on from the World Cup heartbreak.Unlike in 2018, the qualification for Paris 2024 has been taken care of early and the Indian men’s team can now fully focus on fine-tuning their game. It would involve using the Pro League matches to full effect. Their dominance at the Asian level is not in doubt still, but there are bigger targets to check off for Fulton, Harmanpreet, Manpreet, and Co. Lessons must be learned from Odisha 2023 as they look ahead. Also Read: Upcoming games 2024 for console and PC
After leading Mumbai Indians for 10 seasons, Rohit Sharma was replaced by Hardik Pandya as the captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2024 season.Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 champions Mumbai Indians dropped a bomb on the entire cricketing universe as they announced the decision to replace skipper Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya. The all-rounder arrived from Gujarat Titans as part of a trade after MI decided to send Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore. But, little did fans know that the trade from GT wasn't in the capacity of a player but also a 'captain'. But, what led to this change in the leadership role?Rohit Sharma, a man who led Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL titles in 10 years, was replaced by Hardik Pandya, a player who led Gujarat Titans to two consecutive IPL finals, winning one of them. The move hints a big change in Rohit's situation, considering his role as India's captain in white-ball teams is also under question since the conclusion of Cricket World Cup 2023.We take a look at the factors that might have prompted Mumbai Indians to make the change:Rohit Sharma's Form:While Rohit had an impressive Cricket World Cup, his form for MI over the last couple of years wasn't the best. In IPL 2022 season, he scored 268 runs in 14 games at an average of 19.14 while in the 2023 season saw him scoring 332 runs in 16 matches at an average of 20.75.While it can't be said that captaincy was taking a toll on Rohit's performance, MI did not to make a big change if they are to challenge for the title again, while also paving the way for the future.IPL 2025 Mega Auction:With just one season to go before the IPL 2025 mega auction gets underway, Mumbai Indians had to lay out plans for the future. Before the last mega auction, the BCCI allowed franchises to retain a maximum of three Indian and 2 overseas players. The complex situation saw them release Hardik but the franchise doesn't want to repeat the same mistakes this time.In all likeliness, MI's Indian retentions would be Suryakumar Yadav (World No. T20I batter), Jasprit Bumrah (arguably the best T20 bowler in the world) and skipper Hardik Pandya. While the exact rules for the IPL 2025 auction aren't known yet, Rohit looks like a big candidate to be released if only three Indians are allowed to be retained.Smooth Transition:With Rohit Sharma 36 and still a capable batter, Mumbai Indians want to make the captaincy change at a time where the Hitman can oversee the transition and help Hardik become an even better leader. By making a captaincy change early, MI are reducing the risk of finding late solutions to the problem in a scenario where Rohit might no longer be with the team. Also Read: Hockey: How Manpreet Singh bounced back from World Cup 2023
Here's what we know about the Rockstar Games GTA 6 release date, the new GTA 6 trailer, and all story and gameplay details revealed so far.When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it’s no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. However, like most developers, Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until they’re close to the end of development – and recent reports suggest that the release date is sooner than you might think.The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There’s been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but you can catch up with all the confirmed details surrounding the story and setting in the GTA 6 trailer right here on PCGamesN. Here’s all the latest on GTA 6, including news, gameplay, and of course, the release date.GTA 6 release date estimateThe GTA 6 release date is expected to fall in Q1 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. However, the PC release is happening later and could be as far as Q1 2026.While the first GTA 6 trailer confirms the release year is 2025, a follow-up press release from Rockstar PR clarifies that this is a console-specific release date. Referring back to Rockstar Games’ road map for Red Dead Redemption 2, we expect that the GTA 6 PC release date will fall one year later.Our quarter estimate is based on Take-Two Interactive’s targets for fiscal 2025. In a Take-Two Interactive investor call, chief finance officer Lainie Goldstein stated, “we are positioning our business for a significant inflection point in fiscal 2025 that will culminate in us delivering new record levels of operating performance next year and beyond.”The company said that “active development for the next entry” is “well underway” and that it will enter its “next phase of growth in fiscal 2025.” While it’s possible that this is subject to change, GTA 6 is unquestionably the property that will allow Take-Two to meet their target of “over $8 billion in net bookings and over $1 billion in adjusted unrestricted operating cashflow.” Take-Two’s stock received a massive jump in share price as a result of the GTA 6 launch details being announced, and we expect that trend to continue as more is revealed.Rockstar insiders claimed back in 2022 that the GTA 6 launch date was “at least two years away” and provided early details surrounding the crime game‘s leading characters and the return to Vice City.Around the 20th anniversary of GTA: Vice City’s release date, actor Bryan Zampalla posted a photo of himself on social media with palm trees in the background and a Hawaiian shirt. Zampalla’s rumored ties to GTA 6 caused speculation that this was a tease at GTA 6 news. However, further photos have led many to wonder if the rumored GTA 6 voice actor is simply taking the opportunity to troll vigilant GTA 6 fans.GTA 6 trailerThe GTA 6 trailer was released earlier than anticipated due to widespread leaks. It was originally scheduled to drop on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 1am AEDT, but Rockstar Games has since made it available to view following the leak.Rockstar Games president Sam Houser confirmed on the Rockstar Games Twitter account that the GTA 6 trailer would arrive in “early December”.Trailer 1 confirms the GTA 6 release date year as 2025. It’s approximately 91 seconds in length and verifies long-standing rumors that the series is making a return to Vice City. It features several prominent GTA 6 locations, including the Malibu Club and Ocean Drive. We also catch a glimpse of our two main protagonists, Lucia and Jason, thrown together in unusual circumstances and forced to work together, with the possibility of a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde situation.GTA 6 leaksOn September 18, 2022, 90 videos showing off 53 minutes and 26 seconds worth of test footage were leaked in one of the biggest data breaches in history. In the early test footage, we can see the player taking the role of a male and a female character as part of a Bonnie and Clyde-like duo named Jason and Lucia, as reported by Bloomberg earlier that year.One of the standout clips shows the player controlling Lucia as she and Jason hold up a diner, like the couple at the end of Pulp Fiction. Other videos show Lucia standing on a street corner, watching the traffic go by in broad daylight, while Jason visits a nightclub. Since the footage became public, the GTA 6 leaker has been arrested.A further GTA 6 leak occurred on TikTok just days prior to the GTA 6 trailer release date, which included a brief glimpse of the map. However, this leak was quickly overshadowed by the GTA 6 trailer itself, which leaked on Twitter less than 24 hours prior to the official release. Rockstar Games responded by releasing the trailer wholesale shortly after the discovery of the leak, stating, “our trailer has leaked, so please watch the real thing.”GTA 6 newsDespite the major setback of leaked game footage, Rockstar released a statement to clarify that while it is “extremely disappointed” that early footage has leaked, work on “the next Grand Theft Auto will continue as planned”. The developers also assure fans that they “will update everyone again soon and, of course, will properly introduce you to this next game when it is ready”.At the very least, Rockstar has been developing GTA 6 since the community update on February 4, when Rockstar confirmed that “active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway”. Whatever it is, we can rest assured it will be “special”. As part of the studio’s announcement that it was winding down support for Red Dead Online, Rockstar confirmed that more resources were being diverted to “the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series” and that it wants to ensure the new game “exceed[s] players’ expectations.”Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick suggests, in a 2019 interview with GamesIndustry.biz, that better development tools and bigger teams could shorten the gaps between game releases. It could also mean that “games may be a bit shorter” while still being robustly supported post-launch.Mitigating GTA 6 crunch time is another reason the next GTA 6 could be shorter. As Kotaku says in its report in 2020, “One plan that management has laid out for the next game, a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, is to start with a moderately sized release (which, by Rockstar’s standards, would still be a large game) that is then expanded with regular updates over time, which may help mitigate stress and crunch”.Rockstar employees are speaking out about the positive changes the company is making after the scrutiny it attracted following the crunch time over Red Dead Redemption 2.GTA 6 storyThe GTA 6 trailer gave us concrete details surrounding the GTA 6 story. It’s quickly apparent that GTA 6 is set in modern-day Vice City and not the ‘80s, thanks to the proliferation of social media posts that provide quick snapshots of everyday life in Rockstar’s exaggerated version of Miami, including alligator-wrangling, drive-by twerking, and a middle-aged woman in a nightie and slippers wielding two hammers. While the prospect of in-universe social media has appeared previously in GTA 5, this latest representation of Vice City already proves that the more things change, the more they stay the same.We also get our first proper introduction to Lucia, the first of GTA 6’s two main protagonists, as she appears in orange prison garb, conversing with a prison counselor. When asked why she ended up in prison, she shrugs: “Bad luck, I guess.” It’s unclear whether this cutscene takes place at the beginning or the end of her story, but the GTA 6 story is set to chart the course of her time on the wrong side of the law.We also get a glimpse of Jason, the second GTA 6 protagonist, and Lucia’s partner-in-crime, although he appears to be a less prominent figure in the GTA 6 story than Lucia. The two clearly have an intimate relationship à la Bonnie and Clyde, though their depth of romantic feelings for one another is yet to be revealed. In a brief voiceover, Lucia appears to be addressing him as she declares: “The only way that we get through this is by sticking together. Being a team.”This teamwork is reflected in a fraught cutscene as they flee the cops in a getaway car, dollar bills clutched in Lucia’s hands. We also see multiple instances of them storming into convenience stores and other buildings, faces obscured, and guns raised. One thing’s for sure: this is one crime spree we don’t want to miss.While leaks have shown off Lucia in the past, rumors were circulating about a playable female character long beforehand. Eagle-eyed users from GTA Forums picked up on some clues, keeping track of some of the voice talent. One actor, Natonia Monet, originally lists on her CV a performance as “Tamara” under a project known by the codename “Fireball”. This profile has since been altered, but as one of their users points out, “Fireball” is the name of a song by Miami-born artist Pitbull. As it turns out, this may not be the main character, as she is named Lucia in the footageGTA 6 map speculationAs for the GTA 6 map itself, some fans speculate that if the calculations from the GTA 6 leak were true, this version of Vice City and the surrounding areas could be twice as large as GTA 5’s Los Santos – although a former dev has suggested that the GTA 6 map should be smaller and more densely packed.Rumors also suggest that the campaign’s map will change through DLC to include new areas or updates to existing ones based on whatever theme the DLC has. It’s not just the campaign map that changes either, as the new GTA Online mode may take place on an ‘evolving map’ that includes alterations and tweaks with every update, much like how the Fortnite map changes with every new season.GTA 6 gameplayAs for what GTA 6 gameplay we can see from the leaks, there’s not much different from GTA 5. In one of the leaks, we see Lucia – presumably controlled by the player – holding up a diner while trying to keep the hostages from escaping by shooting them in the back as they run. We also see Jason and Lucia evading the cops by stealing one of their cars and driving around the block. Jason also leans out of a moving car while shooting with an assault rifle.As you might expect, driveable vehicles include GTA 6 cars and boats, while the Metro allows players to effectively travel across the city. In addition, the cars seem to allow players to adjust the wheel’s position, chair angles, and other controls.Some raw test footage shows more about the movement mechanics, including a cover system, crouching, and crawling. The playable character can also cover their face with their hands or GTA 6 weapons to prevent headshots. At one point in the footage, we see Jason looking in a convenience store while using a new vision ability. It looks similar to how Deadeye in Red Dead Redemption works, but right now, we only see it adjust the color of the footage.And that’s our roundup of GTA 6 release date rumors and speculation. We still have a long time to wait until the sequel to one of the best PC games arrives. In the meantime, we have compiled a list of GTA 6 cheats that we’d love to see in the sandbox game and some speculation on whether GTA 6 will be on Steam for those of you who prefer playing games on Valve’s platform.Also Read: Gaming Extravaganza: The Top 20 New Latest Games in Market 2023
Messi has 106 goals in 180 matches for Argentina and his trophy cabinet includes the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup.Argentina will retire the iconic No.10 jersey worn by Lionel Messi after he hangs up his boots, according to reports.“When Messi retires from the national team, we will not allow anyone else to wear the number 10 after him. This number ’10’ will be retired for life in his honour. It’s the least we can do for him,” Argentina Football Federation president Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia told an Argentine newspaper as quoted by Marca.Incidentally, this is not the first time that the Argentine body has tried to retire the iconic No.10 jersey which was also worn by the legendary Diego Maradona.Before World Cup 2002, Julio Grondona, who was the president of the AFA at that time along with some and some officials wanted to retire the jersey, but that did not end up happening due to a FIFA rule, which stated that teams should use numbers from 1 to 23 in the tournament.Ariel Ortega ultimately wore the iconic jersey in the Marcelo Bielsa-coached team in the Korea Japan World Cup.Meanwhile, Messi has 106 goals in 180 matches for Argentina and his trophy cabinet includes the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup.With Messi’s future up in the air by the time the World Cup rolls on in 2026, he’ll be hoping to capture a second Copa crown with Argentina in 2024.Also Read: GTA 6 release date estimate, trailer, and latest Rockstar Games news
Being a gamer is truly exciting in the current era, given the plethora of platform choices available. Whether you opt for the PlayStation 5 with its outstanding exclusive games or delve into the extensive game library of the Xbox Series X, which also offers the fantastic Game Pass deal, the competition between these two major consoles is surprisingly tight. Alternatively, if portability is crucial for you, you may be contemplating the reliable Nintendo Switch or even exploring the more experimental Steam Deck.We've spent a considerable amount of time with all these systems and can safely say that whichever one you pick is a solid choice. From impressive visuals to smooth performance and the ability to take your gaming experiences on the go, these devices have something for everyone. Whatever your gaming needs are, we'll help find the right video game console for you. These are the best video game consoles to buy in 2024.Playstation 5The best gaming consolePROSSpeedy hardwareExcellent game load timesSolid storageLots of must-own exclusivesNew controller with enhanced hapticsCONSAwkward design, even on new modelWhy you should buy this: It’s the latest iteration of one of the most popular consoles of all time and has the best exclusive lineup of any console to date.Who it's for: Everyone.Why we picked the PlayStation 5: With lightning-fast load speeds, a new controller, and a phenomenal lineup of titles (including fan favorites and new exclusives), the PS5 is the best plug-and-play gaming platform available.First of all, the PS5 currently has the upper hand when it comes to games. PlayStation gamers have been enjoying Sony exclusives like God of War: Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Xbox fans, on the other hand, have been subject to a slimmer list of top-tier exclusive. Sony also has finally brought backward compatibility into the fold, too, and the PS5 will be able to play most PS4 games, so you won't miss out on late-gen titles like The Last of Us Part II and Ghosts of Tsushima. The PS5 simply has the best game library out there right now.The PS5's solid launch lineup is only part of the equation, however. Slightly larger than the DualShock 4, the new DualSense controller refines haptic feedback, incorporating a precise sense of touch into the gaming experience that force feedback never achieved. If you're draining your stamina bar to pull back a bowstring or attempting to bust down a locked door, for example, the hand triggers can convey that tension. Of course, if you need a little more from your controller, you can always shell out for Sony's improved DualSense Edge controller.Speaking of peripherals and hardware, both iterations of the console use AMD chips across the board, including an eight-core CPU running on a modified version of the Ryzen line. The PS5’s GPU also is from AMD and provides 10.28 teraflops of power, while supporting resource-intensive processes like ray tracing, which allows for more advanced lighting in games. It also comes with a 4K Blu-ray player, putting it in line with the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. In layman's terms, the PS5 is technically less powerful than the Xbox Series X, but still packs a punch and represents a massive upgrade from last-gen consoles.On top of all that, the PS5 will soon have its own designated virtual reality headset in the PlayStation VR2 -- we haven't gotten a chance to give it a test run just yet, but the list of launch titles is very impressive.If discs aren't your thing — or you simply want to save some cash — look no further than the PS5 Digital Edition. It retails for $100 less than the standard PS5 but is identical in terms of specs. The only difference between the two is that the Digital Edition has no disc drive, meaning Ultra HD Blu-rays are out of the equation, and you'll need to rely on digital downloads. Everything else, including the launch lineup, remains the same.Xbox Series XThe best Microsoft gaming consolePROSGobs of potentialMore storage than PS5Accessible library through Game PassGood valueCONSLacking big exclusivesDifficult to fit in most A/V cabinetsNext-gen potential is untappedWhy you should buy this: It's the most powerful Xbox available right now, and Game Pass is an attractive value.Who it's for: Players who want to play as many new games as possible with the best visual fidelity.Why we picked the Xbox One X: The Xbox Series X is a tech powerhouse. The console features 12 TFLOPS of power and up to eight times more graphical performance than Xbox One, not to mention twice as much as the Xbox One X. The Xbox Series X also has 16GB of GDDR6 RAM and supports variable refresh rate, Variable Rate Shading technology, and a low-latency mode that allows for better responses out of your games. The power in this next-gen console is sure to wow gamers — that is when there are true next-gen games available for it.Game lineup comparison is always at the forefront of the PS5 vs. Xbox Series X debate. The Series X launch lineup was a little lackluster at launch but it has been bolster in the years since — Halo Infinite has been a multiplayer hit, Starfieldis the top exclusive RPG, and Hi-Fi Rush was a darkhorse candidate for best game of 2023 for some. The launch schedule for 2024 hasn't entirely shaped up yet, but there are more great Xbox Series X games on the way.In the meantime, Xbox Series X owners have no shortage of games to play. Xbox Series X will support every previous generation of Xbox games, similar to how Xbox One did. This means you’ll be able to play select Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X games all on the new machine — a huge win for game preservation. The Xbox also is home to Game Pass, the best deal in gaming. With more than 100 heavy-hitting games on the roster and promises of Project xCloud integration, gamers can explore and test out new titles for a low monthly fee. The library isn't made up of last-gen throwaways, either; there are plenty of newer first-party titles that'd cost you a premium if you were to go out and buy them right now. Given Game Pass is available on PC as well, the Series X also allows for more cross-platform opportunities than Sony's offerings.While the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine, it's also a surprisingly quiet one. The console's cooling architecture is incredibly efficient, so much so you might wonder if the console is even on at times. The Xbox One, by comparison, is as loud as can be.Nintendo SwitchThe best portable game consolePROSGame at home or on the goSharp displayUnique multi-mode controllerExcellent game libraryGreat battery lifeCONSLimited internal storageSome controller options are uncomfortableWhy you should buy this: You want a console gaming experience — but on the go with unmatched first-party support.Who it's for: Everyone.Why we picked the Nintendo Switch: Nintendo sidestepped the current console arms race by changing not how you use your console, but where. The Switch is a hybrid device that plugs into a TV, like the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but also works as a handheld.While it doesn't quite have the oomph to play the latest 4K, 120 fps releases slated for next-gen consoles, the Switch can play Doom at a smooth 30 FPS anywhere you want, and that's more than enough for a lot of gamers. In addition to contemporary titles like Control, the Switch is a fantastic venue for reviving modern classics, such as The Witcher 3, L.A. Noire, and Dark Souls Remastered.More than just a clearance house for lightly-aged AAA titles, the Switch also offers an ever-growing catalog of fantastic first-party games like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as well as excellent indies such as Stardew Valley, Celeste, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Add in some old-school Nintendo nostalgia with a growing list of NES and SNES games through Nintendo Switch Online, and the Switch is a well-rounded console.The Nintendo Switch is also a great companion console for anyone who already owns a PlayStation or Xbox console. It can do things the competition can't, and offers a host of great titles that will likely never appear on a Sony or Microsoft system.Nintendo Switch OLEDThe best premium Nintendo consolePROSImproved screenImproved onboard audioMuch better kickstandCleaner dock designCONSNo upgrades for TVStorage is still smallWhy you should buy this: The Nintendo Switch OLED is a mid-generation upgrade that boasts a bigger, better screen and a flurry of bells and whistles to warrant the price of entry at $350. It's ideal for those who are jumping into the Switch family for the first time, especially if you plan on primarily playing in handheld mode.Who it's for: Players who want a better-looking screen in handheld mode or who play online while docked. It's great for users who plan on upgrading or who have never owned a Switch system before.Why we picked the Nintendo Switch OLED: We picked up the OLED to take advantage of the bigger, more vibrant screen. It's fascinating just how much better the new OLED screen looks compared to the LCD display on the original model. And the larger 7.0-inch screen on the new OLED model is a major improvement, giving you a bit more mileage out of the device without increasing the size of the machine overall.The Switch OLED is an excellent choice because it uses all the accessories from the previous model including Joy-Con controllers, dock, microSD memory cards, and, of course, games. This means users who are upgrading can use all of their old accessories on the new OLED model.While the Switch OLED does play all the same games as the original Switch, games simply look better on the new machine — at least in handheld mode. When placing both systems side by side, it's easy to see the difference between the two screens. Since the OLED has a built-in LAN port in the dock, you'll be able to plug in an Ethernet cable to enjoy online gaming without some of the headaches that come with using Wi-Fi.Users who like to play in tabletop mode will be pleased with the Switch OLED's new kickstand, which covers the entire backside of the system. This is a huge improvement over the thin, flimsy kickstand on the original model. Overall, the original Switch still gets the job done, but the OLED model is a significant improvement in more ways than one. Like the original Switch, the OLED won't run games at a higher fidelity but is perfect for those who love high-quality Nintendo games or ports of older beloved classics — especially in handheld mode.Steam Deck OLEDThe best handheld gaming PCPROSA massive library of Steam gamesBest specs of any handheld systemCustomizable controlsCONSDisappointing battery lifeWhy you should buy this: It features a massive library of high-quality Steam games that look and run admirably.Who it's for: Players looking for console-like performance and selection on the go.Why we picked Steam Deck: The Nintendo Switch made us hungry for high-quality games on the go, but sadly, the system was never powerful enough to run fan-favorite third-party titles you'd find on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. The Steam Deck makes that dream a reality, giving you access to a huge chunk of games available on Valve's platform without sacrificing too much quality. Sure, the games don't look and run as great as they would on a powerful PC, but the Steam Deck does a surprisingly good job of showcasing graphically intensive games in a way Nintendo Switch never could.If you're debating between a standard Steam Deck and the OLED version, we think the upgrade is definitely worth the price bump. With a significantly improved screen, better battery, and small software tweaks that go a long way, the Steam Deck’s second draft makes kept it in the top spot for portable PCs.Aside from featuring a robust lineup of games (that are shared across your Steam account), the Steam Deck offers plenty of control customization, a clean UI, and a reasonable price. We also can't overstate how nice it is to jump into the system and see all the games available that you've purchased over the years through Steam. Sure, not every game is compatible with the device, but practically every new release works on Steam Deck, making it well worth the purchase.If you're looking for an even better Steam Deck experience,Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)The best Steam Deck alternativePROSSolid performanceAcceptable battery lifeBeautiful, 120Hz screenFlexible control schemeSupport for basically any PC gameCONSTurbo mode drains battery quicklyWindows has a lot of quirksArmoury Crate is a utility, not an OSWhy you should buy this: It's a surprisingly powerful handheld that really feels like a handheld PC.Who it's for: Players looking for on-the-go gaming who need a more customizable experience.Why we picked Asus ROG Ally: The ROG Ally is really the first true Steam Deck competitor. Looking at the Steam Deck vs. Asus ROG Rally, this new handheld is clearly a faster device and has some more serious hardware."At first pass, the Asus ROG Ally fixes almost every single problem I have with the Steam Deck," wrote Gaming Editor Giovanni Colantonio comparing the base models. "From a more comfortable design to a vastly improved screen, it’s the first device of its kind that doesn’t feel like a first-pass experiment."You’re not getting PS5 levels of performance in the ROG Ally, but it’s a good illustration of the performance on tap. More of a gaming laptop compressed into a handheld device than a straight-up console, the ROG Ally definitely has its software quirks. But if you can get past that, it's a great device — perfect for anyone who needs a bit more control over their experience.PlayStation 4 ProThe best budget game consolePROS4K gaming for less than $500Improves visuals on select PlayStation VR titlesMakes all games run slightly better than standard PS4Looks good even on 1080p TVsSupports all PS4 gamesCONSHDR can be difficult to set upVery few titles offer 4K support at launchNo 4K Blu-ray PlayerWhy you should buy this: This last-gen console has a healthy catalog of top-tier games and the price tag has dropped since the release of the PS5.Who it's for: Anyone who wants to game without breaking the bank.Why we picked the PlayStation 4 Pro: While plenty of gamers are making the jump to the PlayStation 5, there's still a lot of life left in last-gen consoles. The PlayStation 4 Pro is still a serious gaming machine with a vast library of games, and the console's price tag (and the cost of games, accessories, etc.) only is going to continue to drop. The PS4 Pro is also slightly easier to find than the PS5, though, most modern consoles have suffered from low availability following the recent chip shortage. The PS4 Pro delivers an impressive playing experience for 4K television owners because of the enhanced graphics and sharper images for 4k-enabled titles.We're not going to pretend that the PS4 Pro is close to matching the superior PS5, but it's still a worthwhile gaming experience. Aside from a handful of titles exclusive to the PS5, you're going to have access to most major titles out now and all the most popular free-to-play titles.Price is a major factor when deciding whether to upgrade to a new system — there's no shame in snagging a last-gen console to play with until the PS5 becomes less expensive and more widely available.Nintendo Switch LiteThe best budget portable game consolePROSComfortable designSharp and vibrant displaySolid battery lifeBrings back the iconic D-padAffordableCONSSlightly smaller game libraryNo TV mode supportNo motion controlsWhy you should buy this: The Nintendo Switch Lite is the best handheld game console out right now, giving you access to all the latest and greatest Nintendo titles without the price tag of its hybrid counterpart.Who it's for: EveryoneWhy we picked the Nintendo Switch Lite: If you plan on only using your Nintendo Switch in handheld mode, the Nintendo Switch Lite makes for a great option at a slightly lower price point. It lacks the television docking support of the standard system but features a smaller size and a slightly better battery life than the updated Switch console that launched last year. It's compatible out of the box with nearly every Nintendo Switch game, as well, and is perfect for games like Pokémon Sword and Shield.Ditching the Joy-Cons, the Switch Lite comes with an all-in-one design. It’s almost an inch shorter in width, making it more compact than the original. Coming in at 9.7 ounces, it’s lighter, but not so much that it feels flimsy. Being smaller than its predecessor, the button layout had to be altered slightly, but the console is still incredibly comfortable and easy to navigate.There aren’t any obvious differences in gaming performance on the smaller console, either. Revving up the field in Rocket League or building your defenses in a tense Fortnite match will feel just as smooth on the Switch Lite display versus the original Switch’s screen. With no dock, HDMI support, or Joy-Cons, the Switch Lite doesn’t have TV support or motion controls, which slightly impacts your gaming options, but most of the Switch library is available.Also Read: GTA 6 release date estimate, trailer, and latest Rockstar Games news
Poki Games is a gaming platform that provides a diverse range of online games. The extensive selection, while impressive, can lead to confusion about what to play. But fear not, as we've got you covered. We delved into the world of Poki Games and identified the top games you should be playing at this moment. So, without any more delay, let's jump right in.1. Subway SurfersRemember the Infinite Runner Subway Surfer? Of course, you do. While the game might have lost its popularity from the yesteryears, Poki acknowledges its legacy and has added the classic into the platform. Expand Collapse2. Who is?True to its name, Who Is? is a situation-guesser game. You are presented with various situations with people where someone is telling lies. The player’s job is to decide who is lying and find the truth.However, the interesting part is that you must have evidence to support your decision, which is hidden in the game itself. It’s a simple concept, very fun over time, and if you are bored, it will help you kill a lot of time while getting a healthy chuckle out of you.3. Stick MergeAnother hyper-casual game, Stick Merge, makes you play as a stick human tasked with taking out as many enemies as possible on a battlefield. You start with a simple pistol and gradually upgrade it by mixing and matching two weapons for a better one.While there is no movement required, it’s still quite fun to wave your mouse around and shoot at the moving targets. Do note that reloading takes some time, so plan your shots accordingly. The game is easy and perfect if you have a downtime between your work.4. Temple Run 2Another classic game for mobile phones also returns. Temple Run 2 is an endless runner, where you guide the adventurer to escape from a castle while getting chased by monsters. You control the turns, ensuring they don’t bump into a wall.Like Subway Surfer, the speed increases, making the game harder. It’s one of those titles that has defined gaming on a mobile phone. Hence, if you have never played this, try giving it a run (pun intended).5. Murder If you love TV shows on royalty and deceit, you will love the Murder game on the Poki online platform. It’s a simple game that involves you taking out the king and claiming the throne for yourself. It is played like the traditional Daruma game from Japan.You charge up your knife slowly and ensure the king doesn’t notice your attempt to murder them. However, the king keeps looking back, so make sure you let go of the knife when he does.6. Bubble TroubleBubble Trouble involves you playing as a demon while wearing some of the most pre-2010 fashion. I mean, look at the glasses and the black coat. That just gives an extreme Flash game vibe. Its history is rooted in the humble Android Play Store, and it returns as a classic to the Poki platform.You essentially have to pop bubbles using your rope gun and ensure you don’t get hit by them. Later levels make it a chaotic experience and will help you kill time. Check it out and add some chaos to your life.7. Stickman HookOne of my favorites on Poki, Stickman Hook, instructs you to control a stickman shaped like a ball across various levels. While that would’ve been easy, you hook and swing to the finish line. There are various points spread throughout the map that you must balance to get to the end.If you want to play Spider-Man 2 but don’t own a PlayStation 5, you can give this a try. Jokes apart, have a look at Stickman Hook and tell us if you had fun with it.8. Drive MadDrive Mad is an interesting game that combines the pleasures of driving a monster truck with some wonky physics. The goal is to take the car from one point to another without crashing it.However, the difficulty amps up as it gets harder to control it at later levels when the vehicle increases in size, and the physics gets wonkier with terrain change. Oh, and did we mention that you’ll also need to drive the truck backward? Let’s see if you can handle it.Also Read: The best video game consoles for 2024
Chelseaboss Mauricio Pochettino bemoaned a familiar lack of cutting edge after his team lost the first leg of their League Cup semi-final 1-0 to Championship side Middlesbrough.Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino bemoaned a familiar lack of cutting edge after his team lost the first leg of their League Cup semi-final 1-0 to Championship side Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Tuesday. Hayden Hackney scored the only goal on 38 minutes as Pochettino's expensively assembled array of stars again failed to perform away from home. Chelsea have lost five of their last six away games and 21 times on the road since the beginning of last season -- the most of any Premier League team. The Blues must turn the tie around when the sides meet again at Stamford Bridge on January 23 to avoid heaping more pressure on Pochettino's position during a disappointing first season in charge for the Argentine."If we assess the performance overall we were the better side, had clear chances, but we didn't score and weren't clinical," said Pochettino. "It happened a lot this season."Boro boss Michael Carrick could have been forgiven for cursing his luck after losing top scorer Emmanuel Latte Lath to injury after just three minutes.Carrick was also forced to withdraw Alex Bangura inside 20 minutes but the second-tier side were not fazed."It's very special," said the former Manchester United midfielder. "I know it's a two-legged affair and there is still all to play for, but for what we've had to go through, the injuries, the setbacks we've had, to beat a team of Chelsea's quality is unbelievable."Middlesbrough had not scored against Chelsea for over 17 years. The Blues had won the past nine meetings by an aggregate score of 21-0.However, the home side ended that drought eight minutes before half-time.The pace of Isaiah Jones down the right caused Chelsea's makeshift left-back Levi Colwill problems all night and his low cross was turned in by Hackney from close range.Chelsea, though, should have at least been level at the break had Cole Palmer maintained his fine scoring form in front of goal.The former Manchester City academy graduate has been one of Chelsea's few big money signings to hit the ground running under Pochettino.However, Palmer twice failed to hit the target with glorious first-half chances.Firstly, he pulled his shot wide from the edge of the area after pouncing on an errant pass from Jonny Howson, and then he fired over the rebound after Tom Glover fumbled Enzo Fernandez's effort.Palmer then fired too close to Glover with another big chance just before the break.The flow of the second half was a different story as Chelsea pegged the home side back in search of an equaliser.But there was a familiarity to the visitors' inability to find a way through.Despite the club spending over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) on players in the last three transfer windows, Pochettino suggested last month he would need to look to strengthen once more in order to address the lack of a goal threat.Noni Madueke looked the most likely spark to Chelsea's attack, but he was sacrificed as Pochettino threw on Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja.Raheem Sterling should have been more alive to meet one dangerous low cross from Broja, but that was all Chelsea's vast amount of possession in the final 20 minutes amounted to.Middlesbrough conceded late to lose 1-0 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.But this time the team that sit 12th in the Championship held out to keep their dreams of a Wembley final against either Liverpool or Fulham very much alive heading into the second leg.Also Read: Argentina set to retire Lionel Messis No.10 jersey once he hangs up boots: Reports
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their T20I return after a hiatus of more than a year. But, what made the BCCI hand them call-ups for the Afghanistan series?The Indian cricket spectrum jumped with joy as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their return to the national team in the T20I format as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squad for the Afghanistan series. Kohli and Rohit hadn't played a T20 international since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2022 but are back in the reckoning, especially as the Afghanistan series remains Team India's last before next year's T20 World Cup.Though Kohli and Rohit remain two of the most sought-after batters of their generation, their contributions in the shortest format haven't been as welcoming in the last couple of years as the critics would've liked. In fact, the delay the BCCI selection committee had in announcing the squad for the Afghanistan series also seems to have had something to do with the selection of Kohli and Rohit.But, what made the BCCI select the veteran duo for the series? We take a look at potential reasons:1. Rohit Sharma's Aggression, Virat Kohli's FormIn the ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit's aggression at the top of the order was one of the biggest positives for the team. Rohit's fiery cameos gave the team flying starts and a similar impact can be expected from him in the T20 World Cup next year. Such intent made it hard for the selectors to ignore him.As for Kohli, arguably the finest batter of his generation, he has been in sublime form in the ODI format, playing the role of an anchor effortlessly. He also went past Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries during the World Cup. Going by Kohli's form and impact on the field, it is hard for the BCCI to not consider him for the shortest format.2. Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav's absenceWith the duo of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav absent due to injury concerns, two big spots open up in the Indian squad. With Hardik and Surya out, the selectors can't find a better leader to guide the team than Rohit.Though Rohit and Kohli's playing styles could be different in comparison to Surya and Hardik, the fear they instill in the minds of opponent team's bowlers isn't inferior by any means.3. Virat's Adaptability, Rohit's LeadershipWhen it comes to subcontinent conditions, the Indian team has many options to consider in the T20I format but things change a little when planning for the T20 World Cup in South Africa. Virat Kohli's ability to adapt himself to challenging conditions and deliver remains unparalleled.He rose the highest as India went to South Africa for the Test series, scoring the most number of runs in challenging conditions. Hence, to leave him out of the picture entirely for the T20 World Cup in the Rainbow Nation is a mistake the BCCI might want to avoid.As for Rohit, he remains the No. 1 contender for the captaincy spot because of Hardik Pandya's injury record. Hardik couldn't prove his fitness for the Afghanistan series and remains a doubt for the start of IPL 2024 too. To bank on him for the T20 World Cup is a risk the selectors might not be willing to take.Also Read: The best video game consoles for 2024
IPL Media AdvisoryDecember 11, 2023IPL 2024 Player Auction list announcedThe roster for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Player Auction has been unveiled, featuring 333 cricketers scheduled to go under the gavel in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on December 19th, 2023.Out of 333 players, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas players of which 2 players are from associate nations. The total capped players are 116, uncapped players are 215 and 2 from associate nations.A maximum of 77 slots are now available with up to 30 being slotted for overseas players.INR 2 crore is the highest reserve price with 23 players choosing to be slotted in the highest bracket. 13 players are in the auction list with a base price of INR 1.5 crore. The Auction will start at 11:30 AM Local time (Dubai) – 1:00 PM IST.IPL 2024/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available SlotsFranchiseNo of PlayersNo of Overseas PlayersTotal money spent (Rs.)Salary cap available (Rs.)Available SlotsOverseas SlotsCSK19568.631.463DC16471.0528.9594GT17661.8538.1582KKR13467.332.7124LSG19686.8513.1562MI17482.2517.7584PBKS17670.929.182RCB19576.7523.2563RR17585.514.583SRH195663463Total17350737.05262.957730 Also Read: 10 Best Games You Should Play
Stay ahead of the game in 2024! Explore a comprehensive list of confirmed video game releases for each month and tantalizing titles without set dates.Buckle up, gamers! 2024 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for video games, with exciting releases from industry giants like Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Square Enix. But before you dive into a spreadsheet to plan your gaming sessions, let's take a glimpse at the major titles already slated to light up your screens in the coming year.Nintendo is bringing the princess power with a brand-new Princess Peach game, while Ubisoft is resurrecting the classic Prince of Persia in a 2D Metroidvania-inspired adventure. For those yearning for more epic JRPG battles, the second instalment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake arrives, promising to continue the epic saga. And the Force is strong with Star Wars, as a major new release prepares to take us back to a galaxy far, far away.But this is just the tip of the iceberg! As more presentations roll out, like The Game Awards and the next Nintendo Direct, expect the list of 2024 video game releases to explode. We'll be keeping you updated every week, tracking any delays, cancellations, and exciting new announcements from the big publishers.So get your controllers ready, gamers! We'll be diving into each month's releases below, followed by a special ‘2024 TBA’ section for those tantalizing titles without confirmed dates yet. Hold onto your joysticks, because 2024 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for gaming!Video game releases for 2024:JanuaryBulletstorm VR (PC, PS5, Quest) — Jan. 18Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Jan. 18Another Code: Recollection (Switch) — Jan. 19The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (PS5) — Jan. 19Howl (PS5, Xbox Series X) — Jan. 23Enshrouded (PC) — Jan. 24 (early access)Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One) — Jan. 25Under-Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes (PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC) — Jan. 25Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Jan. 26Tekken 8 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — Jan. 26One Punch Man: World (Android, iOS, PC) — Jan. 31Palworld (PC) — TBA (early access)FebruaryGranblue Fantasy: Relink (PC, PS4, PS5) — Feb. 1Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC) — Feb. 2Persona 3 Reload (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 2Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 2Helldivers 2 (PC, PS5) — Feb. 8Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (PS5, Xbox Series X, PC) — Feb. 13Ultros (Mac, PC, PS4, PS5) — Feb. 13Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 14Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) — Feb. 16Skull & Bones (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 16Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance (PC) — Feb. 21King Arthur: Knight’s Tale (PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 22Nightingale (PC) — Feb. 22 (early access)Open Roads (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 22Pacific Drive (PC, PS5) — Feb. 22Sons of the Forest (PC) — Feb. 23Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (Switch) — Feb. 27Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake (PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 28Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — Feb. 28Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (PS5) — Feb. 29Islands of Insight (PC) — TBAMarchThe Outlast Trials (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — March 5Homeworld 3 (PC) — March 8Unicorn Overlord (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) — March 8Outcast - A New Beginning (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — March 15Alone in the Dark (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — March 20Dragon’s Dogma 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — March 22Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch) — March 22Rise of the Ronin (PS5) — March 22South Park: Snow Day (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) — March 26Earthlock 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — TBAAprilEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — April 23Tales of Kenzera: Zau (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) — April 23SaGa Emerald Beyond (Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) — April 25Braid: Anniversary Edition (Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — April 30MayThere are currently no games slated for release in May.JuneDestiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — June 4JulyThere are currently no games slated for release in July.AugustBlack Myth: Wukong (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — Aug. 20SeptemberWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — Sept. 9Video games lacking a specified release date:33 Immortals (PC, Xbox Series X)Anger Foot (Linux, Mac, PC)Animal Well (PS5, Switch, PC)Ara: History Untold (PC)Ark 2 (PC, Xbox Series X)Avowed (PC, Xbox Series X)Baby Steps (PC, PS5)Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story (PC, Switch)Black Myth: Wukong (PC) — summer 2024Blade Chimera (PC, Switch) — spring 2024Blue Protocol (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Cat Quest 3 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Cities: Skylines 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X) — spring 2024Concord (PC, PS5)Contra: Operation Galuga (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — early 2024Core Keeper (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Death Trick: Double Blind (Switch)Dustborn (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Earth Defense Force 6 (PC, PS4, PS5) — spring 2024Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn (Xbox Series X)Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X)Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — summer 2024Foamstars (PS4, PS5) — early 2024Frostpunk 2 (PC)Funko Fusion (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Ghost Bike (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)GreedFall 2: The Dying World (PC, PS5)Hades 2 (PC) — Q2 2024 (early access)Harold Halibut (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — early 2024Heavenly Bodies (Switch)Hotel Barcelona (Xbox Series X)Hyper Light Breaker (PC) (early access)John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link (Android, iOS)Lightyear Frontier (PC, Xbox Series X)Little Kitty, Big City (PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Little Nightmares 3 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — late 2024Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (Switch) — summer 2024Menace (PC)Metaphor: ReFantazio (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X) — fall 2024Mewgenics (PC)Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PC, Xbox Series X)Moonstone Island (Switch) — spring 2024MultiVersus (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Neva (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Nine Sols (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) — Q2 2024No Rest for the Wicked (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)On Your Tail (PC, Switch)Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch)Paper Trail (Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Penny’s Big Breakaway (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Pepper Grinder (PC, Switch)Planet of Lana (PC, Switch)Replaced (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Reka (PC)The Rise of the Golden Idol (Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)SaGa: Emerald Beyond (Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (PC, Xbox Series X)Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)Skate Story (PC)Songs of Silence (PC, consoles) — spring 2024South Park: Snow Day! (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Spy x Anya: Operation Memories (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PC, Xbox Series X) — Q1 2024Star Wars: Hunters (Android, iOS, Switch)Star Wars Outlaws (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Still Wakes the Deep (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Stormgate (PC) — summer 2024 (early access)Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem untitled game (consoles TBA, PC)Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Thank Goodness You’re Here! (PC, PS5, Switch)The Casting of Frank Stone (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)The First Descendant (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) — summer 2024The Gecko Gods (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) — spring 2024The Plucky Squire (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)The Star Named EOS (PC, Switch)The Wolf Among Us 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Thrasher (PC VR, Quest)Towers of Aghasba (PC, PS5)Toxic Crusaders (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Urban Myth Dissolution Center (PC, Switch)Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — fall 2024Visions of Mana (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X)Wild Bastards (PC)Windblown (PC)World of Goo 2 (TBA)World of Warcraft: The War Within (Mac, PC)Zenless Zone Zero (Android, iOS, PC)Also Read: IPL 2024 Player Auction List Announced
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday that star batter Virat Kohli has opted out of the first two Test matches against England citing 'personal reasons'. In an official statement, BCCI said that Kohli had conversations with skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management regarding his absence and extended their support to the cricketer. "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons," BCCI said in their official statement."Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention," the statement further read.Kohli missed the first T20I match against Afghanistan due to 'personal reasons' and earlier, he also missed an intra-squad match in South Africa as he had to fly to London.The BCCI statement also asked the media to refrain from 'speculating on the nature of his personal reasons' and said that Kohli's replacement will be announced in the coming days."The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.""The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series," the statement concluded.Also Read: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Return To T20Is: 3 Reason Why BCCI Had To Pick Them
Do you want to master the yorker? That’s great, because this cricket throw might be your saving grace, especially toward the end of close games. Regular practice is a must since it can actually be pretty easy to botch a yorker. With the right form and enough training, you could soon be able to pull off a yorker when you need it the most.Method1) Performing the Yorker1) Hold the ball as you would a fast ball. Take your normal stance and prepare for your run-up. Position your index and middle fingers to either side of the middle seam. Your thumb should be to the inside of the same side of the seam as your pointer finger.When gripping the ball to throw a fast ball, the joints of your fingers should wrap around the contour of the ball to hold it away from the palm of your hand.Don’t let the yorker’s reputation as a difficult throw put you on edge. Relax. Take a few breaths. A smooth, consistent throw will improve accuracy.2) Take aim. Narrow your focus on a feature somewhere around the batsman. Fix your gaze on the crease line or the base of one of the stumps. You might even find it useful to focus on a feature of the batsman, like their toes. Lock your eyes here for the duration of your delivery.By training yourself to focus on a particular point, you’ll limit variables that could affect your delivery. This will allow you to devote more attention to other areas, like form.An ideal yorker will land as close to the batsman as possible while still bouncing before crossing the crease. Envision yourself completing this throw to improve accuracy.3) Adjust the pace of your run-up. Slowing things down a bit might be just what you need to nail your target. But the opposite can also be true. Try a slower and quicker than normal pace for your run up when bowling a yorker. Test each to see which works best for you.In some cases, your normal bowling speed might be your most accurate pace. Accuracy is everything when bowling a yorker.4) Drive with your shoulder as you throw the ball. The motion for throwing a yorker is much the same as a normal fast throw, but the shoulder of your bowling arm is especially crucial when delivering a yorker. While delivering, drive your shoulder in the direction of the bottom of the stumps.Driving with your shoulder will improve the fullness and speed of your yorker. Take time to practice this motion intentionally.5) Throw the ball so it lands close to the batsman. Try to get as close to the batsman as possible. Ideally, the ball will land right before the batsman’s feet. This provides little time for him to dig out the ball and hit it into play.Place your feet so you are well-balanced at the moment of release. Doing so will have a positive effect on your accuracy.6) Practice frequently and adjust your form as necessary. Small adjustments can make a world of difference. Try to only adjust one aspect of your throw at a time so you can isolate and improve problem areas. Have a coach or a teammate watch and comment on your form. Always remember, practice always pays.[Image:Bowl a Yorker Step 6.jpg|center]]Record a video of yourself throwing yorkers on your phone. Compare this to YouTube videos of yorkers thrown by cricket professionals. Imitating the pros might improve things.Method2) Choosing the Right Moment1) Bowl a yorker towards the end of close games. The yorker can give you an advantage in a pivotal moment. Delivering a yorker properly lands it on the batsman’s feet. Batsmen have practically no time to react to this kind of throw and dig out the ball.2) Use a variety of throws so opponents are unprepared for a yorker. Remember, the yorker is your ace-in-the-hole. If your opponents are on guard for your yorker from the start, it could cost you later on when you need it the most.Using a variety of throws has the added bonus of improving your odds of a successful throw.To improve variety, you might try bowling inswingers, outswingers, and throwing balls with offspin.3) Save yorkers for when you feel confident. Especially during a big game, you might want to hold off on attempting a yorker until you’re well-practiced and confident in your ability. Nerves could turn your yorker delivery into an easy hit if you’re not careful. Method 3) XTraining to Bowl a Yorker1) Set aside a block of time to drill yorkers during practice. It’s easy to over practice bowling and strain your arm, so break frequently and allow your arm time to recover in between practice sessions. To keep yourself from overdoing it, try practicing with the following maximum limits:Players age 10 to 13: 12 yorkers/practicePlayers age 14 to 15: 14 yorkers/practicePlayers over 16: 20 yorkers/practice2) Drill yorkers toward the end of practice. Yorkers are most commonly bowled at the end of games, so you may be tired in the moment you need to bowl a yorker the most. To give yourself the best chances of delivering a perfect yorker in tired-out condition, save yorker drills for the end of practice.Encourage yourself when practicing yorkers by rewarding yourself with one fewer lap run at the end of practice for every good yorker thrown.3) Perfect your speed and delivery. Try to start and end your run-up in the same position every time. When you take your final bound, keep it consistent and controlled. Have you tried snapping your wrist when you release the ball? This can add some heat to your yorker.Also Read: Video games calendar 2024: Indulge in what's coming up next year
IPL 2024 season preview: 6 uncapped Indian players to keep an eye out for in the upcoming seasonThe IPL 2024 Auction made headlines for the astronomical amounts certain players were bought for. Mitchell Starc broke Pat Cummins’ record which was held for less than two hours, while various others also landed big deals.Among those who landed hefty deals for IPL 2024 were some talented, uncapped Indian players. The IPL has typically been a platform for up-and-coming talent to show their worth on such a grand stage, and it will be no different in the upcoming season.IPL 2024: 6 uncapped players to watch out forA number of players will be looking to make even more of a name for themselves. Here is a look at six uncapped Indian players to watch out for this season.Sameer Rizvi – Chennai Super KingsWhen the Chennai Super Kings come knocking, it’s because they see a player who can offer value in a clearly-defined way. Sameer Rizvi, referred to as the “right-handed Raina”, is arguably the uncapped Indian player to keep the closest eye on in IPL 2024.Involved in a bidding war where CSK eventually came out winners with 8.4 crore, Rizvi has made quite the impression in his short career to date. In seven matches in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he finished with 277 runs at an average of 69.25 and strike rate of 139.89. He does most of his work at number four, and CSK eye him as a player who not only could deliver in 2024, but for many years to come.“People compare me with Raina because of the way I play,” Rizvi said soon after the auction. “If people call me a right-handed Raina then I’ll aim to do what he did for CSK. Even I love fielding like him. I’ll give it my everything.”Shubham Dubey – Rajasthan RoyalsShubham Dubey lit up the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy competition with his magnificent finishing. In one of the matches, he finished with an unbeaten 58 from just 20 balls to lead Vidarbha to a successful chase of 213 against Bengal. The innings included three fours and six sixes.Overall, Dubey scored 221 runs at an average of 73.66 and strike rate of 187.28. Finishing was an area the Royals struggled a little in 2023, and it is no wonder why they spent 5.80 crore to acquire his services.Kumar Kushagra – Delhi CapitalsThat the Delhi Capitals splurged 7.2 crore on 19-year-old Kumar Kushagra may have come as a surprise. After all, Kushagra’s T20 batting stats (11 matches, 140 runs, avg. 15.55, SR 117.64) are nothing to write home about yet.However, the bidding war came about due to the sheer potential he possesses, plus his solid records in First Class (1,185 runs, avg. 40.86) and List A cricket (700 runs, avg. 46.66, SR 89.05).Speaking of List A cricket, one innings that put him on the map was his 67 off 37 balls for Jharkhand against Maharashtra in a successful chase of 355. He hit four fours and five sixes to seal a fantastic victory.Shahrukh Khan – Gujarat TitansSoon after he was released by the Punjab Kings, Shahrukh Khan was picked by the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans for 7.4 crore. Khan’s finishing ability is his biggest asset, and it will be interesting to see how he fares with a current strike rate of 134.81 in 33 IPL matches.Shahrukh didn’t have the best of tournaments in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, hitting just 45 runs in five innings at a sub-100 strike rate. However, the big stage of the IPL with a franchise who have performed well in their first two seasons can bring out the best in him.Karthik Tyagi – Gujarat TitansTalented pacer Karthik Tyagi has the chance to cement his place in an IPL team under the guidance of Ashish Nehra and co. Tyagi has performed well in the competition in the past, producing memorable performances in the 2021 edition where his yorkers caught the eye. There is no doubt he will be motivated to deliver – especially at the death – where higher honours could await him in the future.The Titans secured Tyagi for just INR60 lakh in the auction, and can get some serious value for money if the pacer produces what he is capable of.Riyan Parag – Rajasthan RoyalsIt might seem strange to see Riyan Parag on this list given he has been around in the IPL for quite some time now. However, this is the time for him to deliver.Parag has often been criticised by fans and pundits for his inconsistency in performances and on-field antics on occasions. But, Rajasthan Royals have stood firm, and this could be the season where they shift him to number four after Parag performed so well in that position domestically.His 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign would have come as great joy to the Royals. Parag finished with the most runs (510) at a whopping average of 85.00 and strike rate of 182.79 with seven fifties in ten matches. Can he translate some of those numbers to the IPL? Time will tell.Other players including Arshin Kulkarni (Lucknow Super Giants) and Shaik Rasheed (Chennai Super Kings) will be chomping at the bit to perform well if they get the opportunity. Indeed, it should be another tournament where some uncapped players enhance their reputation in front of huge audiences.Also Read: How to Bowl a YorkerFAQQ. When the IPL 2024 will start?March 22The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is expected to start on March 22 and run till May 26. A total of 74 T20 cricket matches, including three playoffs and a final, will be played by 10 teams in IPL 2024. The 17th edition of the IPL will see the 10 teams contest for four spots in the playoffsQ. Will IPL 2024 have 12 teams?IPL 2024 Teams and SquadsFor only the second time in the IPL and the first time in 11 years, a total of 10 teams will compete for the ultimate glory. Joining Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders,see more.Q. Is IPL schedule 2024 announced?Although the BCCI is yet to release the schedule and fixtures, the tournament is set to clash with the upcoming general elections. A total of 70 league matches and four playoff matches will be held including the two qualifiers, the eliminator and the final.
The eagerly awaited TATA IPL 2024 is approaching, with tentative start dates scheduled for the first week of April. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently finalizing ticket partners across the country to meet the overwhelming demand from millions of cricket fans eager to witness the Indian Premier League live in stadiums and possibly meet their favorite cricket stars. As the 17th edition draws near, the IPL continues its upward trend, experiencing growth in profitability and expanding its viewership and sponsorships. The BCCI and IPL management committee are dedicated to simplifying the IPL 2024 ticket booking process, ensuring it is convenient and efficient for cricket enthusiasts nationwide.MatchIPL 2024 Tickets BookingTATA IPL 2024 DatesFri, 31st March – Sun, 28th MayIPL Ticket Starting Booking DateFrom 25th MarchTotal Matches74 MatchesTotal Participating Teams10 TeamsTicket PriceStarting from 500Ticket PartnersBookMyShow, Insider.in, TicketGenie, EventsNow, and PaytmTicket priceTicket price for IPL 2024 Booking starts from Rs. 500 onwards, Purchase tickets from the official website. Check out more details.SR No.IPL Teams 2024Starting Tickets PriceHighest Ticket Price1Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)50011,7192Rajasthan Royals (RR)8005,0003Gujarat Titans (GT)50010,0004Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)50016,0005Punjab Kings (PBKS)9508,5006Delhi Capitals (DC)85018,0007Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)75026,0008Mumbai Indians (MI)9009,2009Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)2,10030,00010Chennai Super Kings (CSK)1,5003,000How to purchase ticket Offline stepsStepDescription1.Check Availability: Verify the availability of offline tickets for the desired match before heading to the stadium or retail outlet.2.Locate Nearest Outlet: Find the closest authorized retail outlet or box office by visiting the official IPL website or the respective team’s website.3.Visit Outlet/Box Office: Once the nearest outlet is identified, fans should visit the outlet or box office in person.4.Provide Valid Identification: Fans must present valid identification (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, driving license, or voter ID card) to purchase tickets.5.Select Seats: Upon ticket availability, fans can choose seats based on their preference and budget.6.Make Payment: Payments can be made in cash or through accepted methods such as credit/debit cards, net banking, or mobile wallets.7.Collect Tickets: After payment, fans can collect their tickets from the outlet/box office, possibly requiring the same identification used during the purchase.8.Follow Guidelines: Adhere to match attendance guidelines, including mandatory mask-wearing and adherence to social distancing measures.How to purchase ticket Online stepsStepDescription1.Visit Official IPL Website: Go to the official IPL website or an authorized ticketing partner’s website.2.Navigate to Tickets: Click on the “Tickets” or “Buy Tickets” option prominently displayed on the homepage.3.Select Match: Choose the match you wish to attend from the list of upcoming matches and click on “Buy Tickets.”4.Choose Seating Category: Select your preferred seating category and click on “Book Now.”5.Ticket Quantity: Indicate the number of tickets you want to purchase and click on “Proceed to Checkout.”6.Provide Personal Details: Fill in your personal details, including name, email, phone number, and delivery address if applicable.7.Review Order: Review your order details and click on “Proceed to Payment.”8.Payment Details: Choose your preferred mode of payment and enter the necessary payment details.9.Verify and Pay: Verify your payment information and click on “Pay Now” to complete the transaction.10.Confirmation: Upon successful payment, receive a confirmation email or SMS containing your ticket details and entry instructions for the stadium.Location IPL 2024 VenuesCityStadiumAhmedabadNarendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadChennaiM. A. Chidambaram Stadium, ChennaiBangaloreM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, BangaloreDelhiArun Jaitley Stadium, DelhiKolkataEden Gardens, KolkataMumbaiWankhede Stadium, MumbaiDharamsalaHimachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, DharamsalaHyderabadRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, HyderabadLucknowBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, LucknowJaipurSawai Mansingh Stadium, JaipurMohaliPunjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, MohaliGuwahatiBarsapara Cricket Stadium, GuwahatiAlso Read: 6 uncapped Indian players to watch out for in the IPL 2024 season
DLS full form is Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method, a mathematical formulation designed to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances. It is generally accepted to be the most accurate method of setting a target score.The DLS method was devised by two English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis, and was first used in 1997. In 2015, the method was updated by Australian academic Steve Stern, and its name was changed to the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method.The DLS method takes into account two factors: the number of runs scored by the team batting first and the number of overs remaining in the match. It also considers the number of wickets lost by the team batting first, as this can have a significant impact on their scoring rate.The DLS method calculates a target score for the team batting second based on the following formula:Target score = (Average score at par – Average score per wicket lost by the team batting first) * Overs remaining in the matchThe average score at par is the average score that a team would score in a given number of overs, based on historical data. The average score per wicket lost is the average number of runs lost per wicket, based on historical data.The DLS method is used to set a target score for the team batting second in both international and domestic limited overs cricket matches. It is also used in other sports, such as baseball and softball.Advantages of the DLS method in CricketThe DLS method has a number of advantages over other methods of setting a target score in rain-affected matches. These advantages include:It is a fair and objective method, as it is based on historical data.It is relatively easy to calculate, even without the use of a computer.It is flexible enough to be used in a variety of different match situations.Disadvantages of the DLS method in CricketThe DLS method also has some disadvantages, including:It can be complex and difficult to understand.It can be inaccurate in certain situations, such as when the team batting first has lost a lot of wickets early in the match.It can be difficult to implement in matches where the weather conditions are constantly changing.Overall, the DLS method is the most accurate and reliable method of setting a target score in rain-affected limited overs cricket matches. It is used in all international and domestic limited overs cricket matches, and it is becoming increasingly popular in other sports as well.Examples of the DLS method in useHere are a few examples of the DLS method in use:In the 2019 Cricket World Cup final, England were batting first when the match was interrupted by rain after 24.1 overs. England had scored 222/2 at that point. The DLS method was used to calculate a target score of 241 runs for New Zealand, who had 49 overs to score them. However, New Zealand were only able to score 241 runs in 46.1 overs, and England won the match by one run.In the 2021 Indian Premier League, the match between the Delhi Capitals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad was interrupted by rain after 18.4 overs. The Delhi Capitals had scored 159/3 at that point. The DLS method was used to calculate a target score of 162 runs for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had 17.2 overs to score them. However, the Sunrisers Hyderabad were only able to score 157 runs in 17.2 overs, and the Delhi Capitals won the match by four runs.These are just two examples of the many times that the DLS method has been used to determine the outcome of a rain-affected cricket match. The DLS method is a fair and accurate method of setting a target score, and it is an essential tool for the modern game of cricket.History of the DLS Method:The DLS method was first introduced in 1997, and it is named after its developers, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis. These two statisticians from England created the method to address the issue of rain-affected matches and ensure equitable results. Later, in 2014, the method was modified and renamed as the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to include the contributions of Professor Steven Stern, an Australian statistician.How Does the DLS Method Work?The DLS method takes several factors into account to adjust the target score for the team batting second. These factors include the number of overs bowled, the number of wickets lost, and the resources available to the team at the time of the interruption. The calculation aims to provide a fair target, considering that the team batting second might have lost fewer wickets or have more overs to play when the match is affected by rain.The basic process of applying the DLS method can be summarized as follows:The number of overs to be bowled in the match is determined, taking into account the overs lost due to rain or other interruptions.The target score is recalculated based on the number of overs and wickets remaining. The DLS method provides a table of par scores for different combinations of overs and wickets lost.The team batting second is required to achieve the revised target within the available overs.If the revised target is achieved, the team wins. If not, the team batting first wins.Example of DLS Method in Action:Let’s consider a hypothetical situation where a team batting first scores 250 runs in 50 overs. However, due to rain, the second innings is reduced to 40 overs. Using the DLS method, the target for the team batting second might be revised to 200 runs. This revised target ensures that the team batting second has a fair opportunity to win the game within the reduced overs.Criticism and Controversies:While the DLS method is widely accepted and used in international and domestic cricket, it has not been without its share of controversies. Critics argue that the method can sometimes produce unrealistic targets, leading to unsatisfactory outcomes. Additionally, the DLS method has been criticized for being complex and challenging for fans and players to understand fully.Despite these criticisms, the DLS method has become an essential tool in the world of cricket, helping to manage the impact of adverse weather conditions and ensuring that matches are decided fairly.Also Read: IPL 2024 Tickets Online Booking, Date, Ticket Price, Schedule and Booking Steps
Who is the richest cricketer in the world 2024?Cricket is one of the world's most loved sports and laden with a number of world famous names, from India's Ms Dhoni to Pakistan's Babar Azam.Like football, NBA and NFL though, that sporting talent brings the top cricket players in the game eye watering wealth that few of us can only imagine! But who is the richest cricket player on the planet?Here are the top 10 richest cricket stars in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.1. MS Dhoni - $180 millionReportedly the richest cricket star in the world, he has a reported net worth of $180 million.2. Virat Kohli - $70 millionThe India cricket star is next on the list with a reported net worth of $70 million.3. Chris Wright - $70 millionOne of the highest paid English players in the game, he has a reported net worth of $70 million.4. Rahul Dravid - $40 millionPictured on the right, the now retired Rahul Dravid is coach of the Indian national team and has a reported net worth of $40 million. 5. Shivnarine Chanderpaul - $40 millionWhile he has now retired from playing, he is still involved with the sport and was most recently United States women's national cricket team coach in 2022.6. Rohit Sharma - $25 millionThe Indian cricket star has a reported net worth of $25 million. 7. Chris Gayle - $25 millionThe Jamaican cricket star has a reported net worth of $25 million.8. Jonny Bairstow - $18 millionThe English cricket star has a reported net worth of $18 million.9. Hardik Pandya - $11 millionThe Indian cricket player has a reported net worth of $11 million, according to Times Of India. 10. Babar Azam - $10 millionThe Pakistan captain has a reported net worth of $10 million.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 schedule on Thursday.The tournament will begin with defending champion Chennai Super Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on March 22 at Chepauk.The schedule was announced on Thursday only for the first 21 matches. The fixtures for the remaining games will be announced in due course.IPL 2024 schedule (First 21 matches)Match NoFixtureDateVenueTime1.CSK vs RCBMarch 22Chennai7:30 PM IST2.PBKS vs DCMarch 23Mohali3:30 PM IST3.KKR vs SRHMarch 23Kolkata7:30 PM IST4.RR vs LSGMarch 24Jaipur3:30 PM IST5.GT vs MIMarch 24Ahmedabad7:30 PM IST6.RCB vs PBKSMarch 25Bengaluru7:30 PM IST7.CSK vs GTMarch 26Chennai7:30 PM IST8.SRH vs MIMarch 27Hyderabad7:30 PM IST9.RR vs DCMarch 28Jaipur7:30 PM IST10.RCB vs KKRMarch 29Bengaluru7:30 PM IST11.LSG vs PBKSMarch 30Lucknow7:30 PM IST12.GT vs SRHMarch 31Ahmedabad3:30 PM IST13.DC vs CSKMarch 31Visakhapatnam7:30 PM IST14.MI vs RRApril 1Mumbai7:30 PM IST15.RCB vs LSGApril 2Bengaluru7:30 PM IST16.DC vs KKRApril 3Visakhapatnam7:30 PM IST17.GT vs PBKSApril 4Ahmedabad7:30 PM IST18.SRH vs CSKApril 5Hyderabad7:30 PM IST19.RR vs RCBApril 6Jaipur7:30 PM IST20.MI vs DCApril 7Mumbai3:30 PM IST21.LSG vs GTApril 7Lucknow7:30 PM ISTAlso Read: IPL 2024 Tickets Online Booking, Date, Ticket Price, Schedule and Booking Steps
The BCCI announced the schedule for the first two weeks of IPL 2024 with 21 matches across 10 cities. The schedule for the remaining matches will be announced after the upcoming general elections' dates are revealed. Defending champions CSK will face RCB in the season opener on March 22 in Chennai. Check out the full list of captains for all 10 teams in IPL 2024.Chennai Super KingsSunrisers Hyderabad Delhi Capitals Gujarat TitansPunjab KingsRajasthan RoyalsRoyal Challengers BangaloreLucknow Super GiantsMumbai IndiansKolkata Knight RidersAlso Read: IPL 2024 schedule announced for first 21 games: Full list of matches, fixtures, dates, venues, timings in IST
The realm of football, also referred to as soccer, stands as the most widely played and viewed sport globally. It operates within a multi-billion-dollar industry, where top-tier players garner substantial earnings. The wealthiest footballers command millions of dollars annually, with certain individuals accumulating fortunes reaching into the billions.Various elements contribute to a footballer's financial success, encompassing salary, bonuses, endorsements, and investments. Additionally, some of the most affluent players have diversified their income streams through business ownership or other ventures.Top 5 richest football playersHere are the top 5 richest football or soccer players in the world. Brunei prince Faiq Bolkiah tops the list, with Messi and Ronaldo following in. 1. Faiq Bolkiah | $20 billionTeam: Chonburi F.C., ThailandRecords: Richest football player in the worldFaiq Bolkiah is a Bruneian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chonburi F.C. in Thailand and the Brunei national team. Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion. He has been capped by the Brunei national team since 2014 and has captained the team since 2018. He is the Prince of Brunei. Bolkiah’s father is Jefri Bolkiah, the Prince of Brunei, and his uncle is Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei.2. Lionel Messi | $600 millionTeam: Paris Saint-GermainRecords: Most Balloon D’Or award winner, Most Liga goals, and many moreAwards: World Soccer Player of the Year, FIFA Balloon D’Or, and many moreBooks: The “GOAT” Messi and moreMovie: Lionel Messi: The GreatestWidely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. He is the second-richest footballer in the world, with a net worth of $600 million. He has won eight Ballon d'Or awards, a record in itself. He is the player to have been awarded the coveted trophy the most number of times. He has also won six European Golden Shoes, and in 2020 he was named to the Ballon d'Or Dream Team.3. Cristiano Ronaldo | $500 millionTeam: Al NassarRecords: Highest goal-scorer in football and many moreAwards: European Golden Shoe, FIFA Balloon D’Or, and many moreBooks: Cristiano Ronaldo: The Rise of a WinnerMovie: Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at its FeetPortuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo captains the Portugal national team and plays as a forward for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, the most by a European player.Ronaldo is the all-time leading goal scorer with the highest number of goals in international football. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time and constantly pitted against fellow soccer legend Lionel Messi.4. David Beckham | $450 millionTeam: Manchester UnitedRecords: Only player to win League titles in 4 countries, and moreAwards: Premier League Player of the Month, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and moreBooks: Beckham: My World (autobiography)Movie: King Arthur, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.David Beckham was a professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered to be one of the best players of his generation and was one of the most popular athletes in the world. Beckham played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, the LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. He won 19 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, one La Liga title, and one MLS Cup. Beckham retired from professional football in 2013. He is currently the fourth-richest football player, with a net worth of $450 million.5. Dave Whelan | $210 millionTeam: Blackburn Rovers and Crewe AlexandraAwards: Freedom of the BoroughBooks: David Whelan: Playing to Win - The Autobiography Dave Whelan is an English footballer who played as a winger. He was born in Bradford, England, on November 24, 1936, and played for Blackburn Rovers and Crewe Alexandra during his career. He won the Football League Third Division North title with Blackburn Rovers in 1959–60. He retired from professional football in 1966. He later became a successful businessman and founded the Wigan Athletic football club. His net worth is $210 million. Also Read: Argentina set to retire Lionel Messis No.10 jersey once he hangs up boots: Reports
Stadiums go beyond their function as simple sports facilities; they represent iconic symbols of human accomplishment and an unyielding dedication to athletic endeavors. These venues act as the epicenters of fervent fans and the dynamic energy that ignites during sporting events, making them profoundly significant to sports aficionados globally. Within the realm of architectural wonders, they encapsulate the spirit of sports on a grand scale.Here is the list of Top 10 Biggest Stadium in the World:1. World’s Biggest Stadium: Narendra Modi StadiumCapacity: 132,000Operator: Gujarat Cricket AssociationLocation: Motera, Ahmedabad, GujaratConstruction Cost: Rs. 800 croreSports: CricketTeams: India Nation Cricket Team, India Women’s National Cricket Team, Gujarat Titans, Gujarat Cricket TeamKey points of the World’s biggest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium:The Narendra Modi Stadium, located in Ahmedabad Gujarat, is the biggest cricket stadium in the world.Formerly known as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, it was renamed in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021.It was constructed in 1983 and was first renovated in 2006.Narendra Modi Stadium is a part of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex, which includes various sports facilities.In Febrauary 2021, the stadium hosted its first international day-night Test match between India and England.This stadium is a host to Test, ODI, T20 and Indian Premier League cricket matches.2. World’s Second Biggest Stadium: Rungrado 1st of May StadiumCapacity: 114,000Location: Pyongyang, North KoreaSports: Football, athletics, mass gamesTeams: Korea DPR national football teamKey points of World’s second Biggest stadium in the World, Rungrado 1st of May Stadium:Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, also known as Rungrado 1st of May Day Stadium, is the second biggest stadium in the world.It has been built over an area of 7 hectares (51 acres).The stadium was opened on 1 May 1989, with its first major event being the 13th World festival of Youth and Students.The stadium’s roof has 16 arches arranged in a ring that resembles a magnolia blossom.3. World’s third Biggest Stadium: Michigan StadiumCapacity: 107,601Operator: University of MichiganLocation: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesSports: American footballTeams: Michigan Wolverines footballKey points of World’s third Biggest Stadium, Michigan Stadium:Michigan Stadium or “The Big House” is the stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.This stadium was built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000 and has an original capacity of 72,000.It is the biggest stadium in the United States and the third biggest stadium in the world.4. Beaver StadiumCapacity: 106,572Location: Pennsylvania State University, North AmericaOperator: Pennsylvania State UniversityOpened: 17th September, 1960Sports: American FootballTeams: Penn State Nittany Lions FootballBeaver Stadium opened in 1960 and is mainly used for American Football and serves as the home of the Pennsylvania State University football team. In 2016, people voted it the best football stadium in college football. The stadium has been expanded six times, and in 1976, it could fit 60,203 people. It was the first stadium on Google Street View too.5. Ohio StadiumCapacity: 102,780Location: Columbos, Ohio, North AmericaOpened: 7th October, 1922Operator: Ohio State University Department of AthleticsSports: American FootballTeams: Ohio State Buckeyes FootballThe fifth largest stadium is the Ohio Stadium in Columbus. People call it ‘The Horeshoe’ or ‘The Shoe’ because it looks like a horeshoe. It was opened in 1922. The stadium also holds music concerts. The seating capacity has grown over time and reached 102,780.Also Read: Top 5 Richest Footballers in the World 2024: Net Worth, Career, Salary and More
Cricket demands a variety of equipment to ensure safety and enhance performance. This encompasses protective gear, training equipment, and items for cricket ground maintenance. This guide provides insight into key considerations when buying cricket gear and highlights available training tools to aid skill development.BATSMEN STAY SAFECricket can pose risks without proper gear, so it's crucial to follow health and safety guidelines. Whether you're facing fast bowlers as a professional or just starting out as a youngster, there are essential cricket equipment items every batsman should prioritize.To enhance your protection, it's advisable to contemplate acquiring an arm guard or chest guard. Opting for higher-quality gear can offer superior safety. For instance, an Aero Strippers lower body protector provides comprehensive protection compared to a standard Thigh Guard, safeguarding both thighs and the front hip. If you're a wicketkeeper, essential equipment includes a helmet, wicketkeeping pads, inner gloves, abdominal guard, and wicket-keeping gloves.Naturally, a Cricket Bag is essential for storing all your equipment. Our range of cricket bags varies in size and style, encompassing backpacks, holdalls, and wheeled bags.CRICKET TRAINING EQUIPMENTThere exist numerous equipment options, both large and small, that can elevate your game and bolster your team's standing.Practice cricket bats, designed for honing your eye, and specialized fielding training cricket bats are readily available. Similarly, practice training balls are invaluable for refining batting techniques, addressing weaknesses against spin or swing bowling, or testing fielding reflexes.Additionally, there are training aids like crazy catch nets that enable solo fielding practice when teammates are unavailable. Other offerings include baseball-inspired catching mitts, side-arm cricket ball throwers, and batting tees. Fitness training equipment such as training hurdles and ladders can also help enhance stamina for the upcoming season.Investing in such equipment provides you with optimal opportunities to develop your skills. It's worthwhile to inquire with your cricket club about potential funding assistance for these items.CRICKET GROUND EQUIPMENTBowling machines, artificial coaching turfs, and cricket nets/lanes serve dual purposes as both training equipment and essential features of a cricket ground aimed at enhancing the performance levels of your members.Bowling machines from trusted brands like Flicx or Bola are increasingly viewed as indispensable investments for ambitious cricket clubs seeking to refine their players' skills. These machines offer an effective means of transforming weak shots into strengths by consistently pitching the ball in desired areas on the pitch, and they can even simulate swing and spin.Every premier cricket facility is equipped with cricket nets and training pitches to simulate match scenarios and offer excellent training conditions for mid-week practice sessions. Cricket nets ensure safe and practical practice, while coaching pitches focus on enhancing technical skills. Certain village cricket clubs still choose artificial turf for match days due to its minimal maintenance requirements compared to a conventional cricket square.MATCH DAY CRICKET EQUIPMENTTraining is valuable, but a cricket club must also be fully equipped and prepared for matches. Therefore, the following cricket items should be considered essential for any cricket club:Cricket StumpsCricket ScoreboardCricket Balls (new & spare)Umpire's Coat/Ball CounterCricket BailsBoundary ropes or flagsCricket ScorebookAll reputable cricket clubs will possess sight screens, pitch rollers, pitch covers, and mowing equipment.ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: CRICKET SETS & BUNDLESIf your colts cricket section is thriving, along with having a variety of soft cricket balls, it's advisable to invest in multiple Cricket Sets to provide essential equipment for training sessions. Similarly, if you're a wandering side or a casual team playing sporadically, or if your club has numerous occasional players, acquiring a Club Cricket Kit could be beneficial. Additionally, for individuals who enjoy coordinated cricket gear and favor a specific brand, a cost-effective Cricket Bundle is an excellent choice, allowing you to purchase high-quality batting essentials in a single order. Other related links that may be of interest to you:All about Cricket BatsCricket Training GearCricket ClothingCricket Accessories
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has relinquished his position as the captain of Chennai Super Kings, with Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed as the new leader just before the commencement of the upcoming IPL season starting on Friday. Despite stepping down from the captaincy role, Dhoni will remain a part of the team as a player for the season. Barring any unforeseen injury concerns, he is set to continue his role as the wicketkeeper against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match.The decision to change the captaincy on the eve of the season might appear unexpected, but behind the scenes, the Super Kings have been preparing Gaikwad for this responsibility. Back in 2022, prior to the start of the season in Maharashtra, Dhoni had passed on the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja. However, this decision did not yield the desired results as Jadeja resigned from the position midway through the season, prompting Dhoni to take charge again.In preparation for the 2023 IPL season, CSK initially considered Ben Stokes as a potential captaincy option. However, due to his ongoing fitness struggles, the franchise shifted their focus to Gaikwad. Despite not being a regular fixture in the Indian team, the 27-year-old opener is highly regarded within the franchise setup.Entering the CSK setup in 2019, he debuted in 2020, securing three consecutive Man of the Match awards in his initial matches. In 2021, amidst Chennai's fourth title victory, he clinched the Orange Cap. Since then, he has solidified his position as a consistent presence in the team.Throughout the 2022/23 domestic season, particularly during the Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, Gaikwad had significant interactions with Dhoni. It was during this time, in Ranchi, away from the media spotlight, that the initial phases of leadership transition were set in motion. This method of passing on the baton, reminiscent of Dhoni's approach, mirrors his handing over of responsibilities to Virat Kohli within the Indian team.Since then, Gaikwad has been consistently participating in the captaincy programs conducted by Stephen Fleming at the team hotel. "Similar to Dhoni, he exudes a remarkable sense of calmness. He handles pressure situations with ease, akin to Dhoni, and possesses a keen understanding of the game. Moreover, he's incredibly observant, and his nature, character, and personality attract people to him. He possesses exceptional leadership qualities," remarked Hussey.During the Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, where Gaikwad guided Maharashtra to the final, many of his teammates noticed his emulation of Dhoni's captaincy style. From organizing practice sessions to coordinating team outings, Gaikwad managed everything, resembling the way MS Dhoni operates CSK."He's become our pillar," expressed Azim Kazi, Maharashtra's all-rounder. "Under his guidance, we're constantly evolving, adapting to new methods. He's revolutionized our approach to preparation, fostering a strong sense of unity within the team, even extending to our interactions in the hotel. For instance, he keeps his door open at all times, welcoming us to seek his guidance whenever needed. Off the field, he's quick to identify areas where players may be struggling and offers solutions for improvement. What's truly remarkable is his strategic vision, assigning specific roles to each player and utilizing our strengths effectively," Kazi elaborated.After honing his skills within the Maharashtra setup, Gaikwad now steps into the shoes of Dhoni.
April 8, 2024: PNB Housing Finance revealed the growth of its distribution network to 300 branches throughout India. PNB Housing Finance has increased its footprint in over 150 distinct cities to meet the varied requirements of customers. The company provides various products including personal home loans, retail property loans, retail commercial property loans, and fixed deposits to salaried and self-employed individuals.In just four months of FY24, PNB Housing Finance expanded its branch network by 100, bringing the total to 300. It provides customized financial services via 90 branches specifically for Prime home loan clients and 160 branches for the affordable housing segment Roshni. Additionally, the company has expanded into the 'Emerging Markets' category to take advantage of opportunities in the lucrative customer segment by opening 50 branches in specific regions.Girish Kousgi, MD and CEO of PNB Housing Finance, expressed that as a company that understands people's dream of owning a home, they have decided to enhance their omni-channel presence and broaden their distribution network in order to offer personalized housing finance options to customers. Additionally, our extensive network of 300 branches will enable us to take advantage of market opportunities within various consumer groups and increase profits for the company.Also Read: MS Dhoni hands over Chennai Super Kings captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024
Rohit Sharma is set to captain India in their pursuit of long-awaited glory, as the BCCI unveils the squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.Before the announcement, speculation abounded regarding the wicketkeeper selection, with several candidates competing for the position. Ultimately, India has placed their trust in Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson as the wicketkeepers.This signifies Pant's comeback to international cricket after a near-fatal accident in December 2022, which sidelined him for over a year.Shivam Dube's consistent IPL performance ensured his retention in the squad after his recent appearances in the T20I series against Afghanistan. The 30-year-old, in exceptional form for the Chennai Super Kings, has amassed 350 runs in nine matches at an impressive strike rate of 172.41.India has opted for a spin-heavy bowling lineup featuring Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal, while the pace attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, supported by Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and vice-captain Hardik Pandya.In the batting department, the selection of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav for the top order alongside captain Rohit Sharma was as expected.Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh have been named among the reserves along with pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.Notably absent from India's squad is KL Rahul, who featured in the last two T20 World Cup campaigns (2021 and 2022).India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. SirajReserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh KhanIndia are placed in Group A of the tournament alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-hosts USA. Their campaign begins on 5 June against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York before they take on Pakistan in one of the most awaited matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup.Also Read: Paris 2024 Olympics - Latest News, Schedules & Results
Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as the official ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States of America (USA) and the West Indies in June this year, by the International Cricket Council (ICC).Yuvraj joins Caribbean star Chris Gayle and Olympic legend Usain Bolt as the prominent faces of this tournament. He will be actively involved in various promotional activities leading up to the event, including the buildup for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in New York on June 9.Expressing his excitement, Yuvraj stated, "Some of my most cherished cricketing moments are from the T20 World Cup, including the memorable feat of hitting six sixes in an over. It's a thrill to be involved in this edition, which promises to be the biggest one yet."He further remarked, "The West Indies holds a special place for cricket, with its vibrant fan base creating an unparalleled atmosphere, while cricket's expansion in the USA is a development I'm eager to support through the T20 World Cup. Witnessing India's clash against Pakistan in New York, one of the biggest sporting events of the year, is an honor and I look forward to experiencing it firsthand."Yuvraj's T20I career includes 57 matches, where he amassed 1177 runs at an average of 27, with a strike rate of 136.38, including eight half-centuries and a remarkable tally of 77 boundaries and 74 maximums. He also contributed with the ball, claiming 28 wickets at an economy rate of 7.07. Yuvraj's legendary performance in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where he struck six sixes in an over against Stuart Broad, remains etched in cricketing history.Also Read: India announce squad for Men's T20 World Cup 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics will be the largest event ever arranged in France. The Olympics are scheduled for 26 July to 11 August 2024, during which Paris will be at the heart of the global spotlight, not just in sports, but also in other aspects. The Games, embraced by people worldwide, are a beloved multicultural event that offers France a unique and unprecedented experience.OLYMPIC GAMES IN A FEW FIGURESBillions of television viewers worldwide350,000 hours of TV broadcastMillions of spectators35 venues10,500 athletes20,000 accredited journalists45,000 volunteers+600,000 meals served at the Athletes’ Village every dayPARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES KEY FIGURESThe XXXIII Olympiad26 July to 11 August 202419 days of competition (handball, football and rugby take place from 24 July)329 eventsAthletes from over 200 NOCs and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team32 sports (including the 4 additional sports)754 sessions (competitions and ceremonies)10,500 athletesWANT TO LEARN MORE?Additional sportsParis 2024 has utilized the chance given by the IOC through the Olympic Agenda 2020 to suggest more sports to improve its program and overall idea. The IOC is eager to establish a fresh guideline for Games that are inclusive, gender-balanced, and focused on youth. Paris 2024 presented its plan to the IOC to include four extra sports linked to youth and celebrating both creativity and athletic achievement. Sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing are all set to make their Olympic debut, breaking into the world of the Games. All four are simple to adopt and members create highly engaged communities on social platforms.Leaving a legacyHosting the largest event globally will inevitably bring about changes to our country. Paris 2024 aims for sport values to integrate into everyday life and demonstrate that we can reach excellence while promoting sustainability.Our venue conceptDue to its unique characteristics, Paris is set to offer a full spectacle during the Games, catering to athletes, spectators, and TV viewers.Paris's famous landmarks are being turned into sports venues to give spectators a unique experience and serve as a remarkable setting for athletic talent. This special idea shapes our blueprint for the 35 locations.The Games championed by athletesParis 2024 aims to host a event that is planned by and for the athletes. We have established the Athletes' Commission in order to provide them with a platform to speak out. Each Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee has one, but Paris 2024 has chosen to expand its focus.Also Read: Check out five significant types of swimming styles!
NEW DELHI: With Lucknow Super Giants virtually out of contention for the IPL playoffs, KL Rahul's position as the team's captain hangs in uncertainty for the remaining two games following their heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.It's widely believed that the LSG skipper, signed for a record Rs 17 crore before the 2022 auction, won't be retained ahead of the mega auctions in 2025.However, there are rumors suggesting that he might voluntarily step down to focus on his batting in the upcoming matches.There is a five-day gap before the next game against DC. As of now, no decision has been taken but it is understood that if Rahul plans to just concentrate on his batting for the remaining two games, the management won't mind," an IPL source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.Following Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head (89 not out off 30 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (75 off 28 balls) reaching the target of 167 in less than 10 overs, videos surfaced on social media showing an agitated conversation between LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul.This was after the LSG batters struggled to get going on the same track in Hyderabad.Worse, Rahul's (29 off 33 balls) batting in the Powerplay has been one of the biggest reasons for LSG's below-par show in the cash-rich league and it seems that Goenka has finally run out of patience.The India star has scored 460 runs in 12 games and could again cross the 500-run mark for the season but it is his strike-rate of 136.09 which is the problem.LSG are still mathematically in contention as they can reach 16 points by winning their remaining two games -- vs Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on May 14 and vs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede on May 17.However, it will be very difficult to massively improve upon the net run-rate (-0.760).In case, Rahul decides to step down, vice-captain Nicholas Pooran, easily the team's most impactful batter in the season, is likely to take over for the remaining two games.Also Read: ICC names Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador for T20 World Cup 2024
MS Dhoni has been in outstanding form in the current edition of the IPL and has played a crucial role in completing CSK's innings in numerous matches. Nevertheless, there has been extensive discussion about the seasoned cricketer retiring from the sport permanently after this IPL season commenced. Thala, a popular nickname among his fans, has retired from international cricket and now only participates in IPL matches annually.Speculation about MS Dhoni's retirement grew stronger when he transferred the captaincy of CSK to Ruturaj Gaikwad at the beginning of the season. Later on, Gaikwad disclosed in a conversation that MS Dhoni had indicated transferring the CSK captaincy to him a few years ago.In 2022, I recall Dhoni saying to me, "You probably won't lead next year, but be prepared for the opportunity after that." It was clear that I was prepared for it (captaincy) from that moment on. Earlier this year, Gaikwad had stated that he was not surprised or shocked by the news because it was not unfamiliar to him.Following the game against RR on Sunday, CSK requested their supporters to remain at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK supporters were then given a celebratory lap and signed balls by their beloved cricketers, causing speculation among commentators on whether this could be MS Dhoni's final match at Chepauk.Suresh Raina's epic reply on MS Dhoni's retirement:During the CSK vs RR match, Suresh Raina, who was commentating, was questioned about whether MS Dhoni was playing his final game in Chepauk. Raina's reply sparked optimism among numerous CSK supporters that Thala might return for one more season.Commentator Abhinav Mukund questioned Raina on Sunday, stating, "I obviously have to inquire about this." Could this be MS Dhoni's final match at Chepauk?"Absolutely not," Raina firmly declared before bursting into laughter.Also Read: ICC names Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador for T20 World Cup 2024
With only seven matches left in the league phase of IPL 2024, six teams are still competing for the remaining three playoff spots.The competition to qualify for the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has become more intense as the popular T20 tournament approaches its crucial phase. With only seven matches left in the league phase of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who have won the championship twice, secured their spot in the playoffs, making them the first team to do so this season. However, Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Gujarat Titans (GT) have been knocked out of the playoffs contention due to their poor performances this season.Meanwhile, five other teams are still in contention to secure the remaining three spots for the IPL 2024 playoffs.On that note, we take a look at the scenarios with which all the teams remaining for IPL 2024 playoffs contention can still qualify.Rajasthan RoyalsDespite losing their last three matches, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the overwhelming favourites for a top-two finish in the IPL 2024 league stage. With 16 points from 12 games, the Royals are placed second in the standings with a net run-rate of +0.349. The Sanju Samson-led Royals are still scheduled to face Punjab Kings (May 15) and Kolkata Knight Riders (May 19). They need to win at least one of their remaining games to qualify for playoffs. If the Royals win both matches, they will finish in the top two. However, if RR suffer defeat in both games, they are still expected to qualify due to a better NRR.Played: 12, Points: 16, NRR: +0.349Remaining matches: PBKS (H), KKR (H)Chennai Super KingsDefending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are placed third in the IPL 2024 standings. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK have registered seven wins and six losses this season with 14 points on the board. The five-time IPL champions will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their final game. To qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, CSK only need to beat RCB at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 18. With a net run-rate of +0.528, CSK will finish in the top four with a win on Saturday. However, if they lose, CSK need to ensure that they don't go down by more than 18 runs or allow RCB to chase in 18.1 overs. CSK also need to hope SRH and LSH lose both their scheduled games. In that case, both CSK and RCB can still qualify with 14 points each.Played: 13, Points: 14, NRR: +0.528Remaining matches: RCB (A)SunRisers HyderabadSunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are one of the other contenders for a top-two finish this season. With 14 points from 12 games, SRH are placed fourth in the IPL 2024 standings with a net run-rate of +0.406. The Pat Cummins-led outfit is scheduled to play Gujarat Titans (May 16) and Punjab Kings (May 19) in their remaining two fixtures at their home in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, SRH need to win at least one of their pending games to book their spot in the playoffs. If they win both their matches, they could challenge KKR and RR to finish in the top two. However, if they lose both games, the likes of CSK, RCB or even LSG could finish above them.Played: 12, Points: 14, NRR: +0.406Remaining matches: GT (H), PBKS (H)Royal Challengers BengaluruRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made a sensational comeback in IPL 2024 to remain in playoffs contention. After winning just one of their seven games in the first half, RCB are on a five-match winning streak to jump to fifth in the standings with 12 points from 13 games. In order to qualify for the playoffs, RCB first need to win against CSK by 18 runs or chase in 18.1 overs on Saturday to ensure a better NRR than the defending champions. Even after a win, RCB will be dependent on other results to squeeze into the playoffs. Faf du Plessis' men need SRH to lose both their games. They also require LSG to go down in one of their remaining matches.Played: 13, Points: 12, NRR: +0.387Remaining matches: CSK (H)Delhi CapitalsWhile Delhi Capitals still have a mathematical chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, it's highly unlikely that Rishabh Pant's men will finish in the top four. With a net run-rate of -0.482, which is currently below CSK, SRH and RCB, the Capitals' IPL 2024 campaign is almost done and dusted. For DC's miraculous entry in the IPL 2024 playoffs, they first need to beat LSG by a huge margin to improve their net run-rate. The Capitals also need SRH to lose both their forthcoming games by massive margins. DC will also require CSK to beat RCB and LSG to go down against MI.Played: 13, Points: 12, NRR: -0.482Remaining matches: LSG (H)Lucknow Super GiantsLucknow Super Giants (LSG) are one of the other contenders to finish in the top four. Having accumulated 12 points from 12 matches, the KL Rahul-led side is placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings. However, LSG are scheduled to play struggling Delhi Capitals (May 14) and Mumbai Indians (May 17) in their final two league games. For their qualification in the playoffs, LSG need to win both their upcoming matches due to their poor net run-rate of -0.769. Additionally, they need to win both games with huge margins to improve their NRR. Even if they manage to win both matches, they can still finish outside the top four if CSK and SRH end the league stage with 16 points as they have a better NRR.Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.comPlayed: 12, Points: 12, NRR: -0.769Remaining matches: DC (A), MI (A)Also Read: ICC names Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador for T20 World Cup 2024
Five IPL titles, record of improving players and creating a healthy team environment impresses board bigwigs, but hectic schedule may dissuade Kiwi stalwart.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is contemplating the possibility of former New Zealand captain and current Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming as a prospective successor to Rahul Dravid. However, with the BCCI's stipulation that the new head coach will oversee all three formats, it remains uncertain whether Fleming will indeed pursue the role, which would entail a commitment of 10 months per year with the team.The BCCI officially initiated the process to appoint a new head coach for the Indian men's team following the T20 World Cup. According to reliable sources within the board, Fleming, who has been at the helm of CSK since 2009, is being viewed as a suitable candidate to take over from Dravid. India is expected to undergo a period of transition across all formats in the coming years, and Fleming's adeptness in man-management, his knack for fostering a positive environment to bring out the best in players, and his commendable success rate with CSK are seen as significant assets.Informal discussions have reportedly occurred during the course of the IPL. Currently, the 51-year-old has not indicated any desire to depart from CSK, with whom the management prefers him to extend his tenure.Since assuming the role of head coach at CSK in 2009, Fleming has become a widely sought-after T20 coach across the globe. He has coached the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League for four years and is also the head coach of Joburg Super Kings in SA20 and Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket—both affiliated with CSK. Additionally, he serves as the head coach of Southern Brave in The Hundred. Fleming is expected to have a hectic schedule in July, with MLC and The Hundred coinciding for a week.The BCCI's consideration of Fleming comes as no surprise, given the widespread admiration for his contributions. Internally, there is a high regard for Fleming, who has played a pivotal role in CSK's success story. As the longest-serving coach in the IPL, he has guided CSK to five titles and two Champions League trophies. His ability to bring out the best in players, exemplified by instances like Shivam Dube's development, is noteworthy. Moreover, his leadership program has proven beneficial for numerous Indian domestic players.It is understood that India’s senior players also prefer having a coach with such pedigree and strong technical knowledge, as it would help the next generation of players who are expected to form the core of the team over the next three years.If the BCCI is not able to lure Fleming, it would be interesting to see where it goes next. Despite England, Pakistan and South Africa splitting their coaching roles between red-ball and white-ball cricket, the BCCI is still hesitant to go for a similar approach as India doesn’t have two different sets of players for Tests and limited-overs formats.The Indian Express understands that apart from Fleming, other overseas coaches involved with IPL teams are also reluctant to take up the India job as it demands them to be on road for 10 months in a year. Even Dravid has been granted breaks from time and time, with the former India captain often skipping some white-ball series.Dravid, who was given a six-month extension post the 50-over World Cup in October-November, has his contract expiring after the T20 World Cup next month. The former India captain has the option of re-applying for the post.Key parametersThe Coach will be responsible for developing a world-class cricket team which delivers sustained success in all conditions and formats, inspiring current and future generations of cricketers and stakeholders with their approach to the game.The Head Coach will have overall responsibility for the performance and management of the India Men’s team in all three formats of the game.The Head Coach will lead a team of specialist coaches and support staff and will be responsible for defining their roles, performance and ongoing development.Also Read: 6 Teams For 3 Spots: Complete IPL 2024 Playoffs Scenario Explained
Hearing and visually-impaired cricket fans can look forward to an Indian Sign Language (ISL) and audio descriptive feed during next month's T20 World Cup in the Americas with official broadcasters Disney Hotstar and Star Sports Network announcing special telecast arrangements. This will be applicable for 10 matches including all the India games, semi-finals and finals. The broadcaster said that this is the first time that the T20 World Cup will be telecast with sign language and descriptive commentary making "cricket more immersive for its deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually-impaired users."Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur, welcomed the move."The Government of India is committed to creating an inclusive society and I strongly believe that this initiative will enhance the viewing experience for millions of differently-abled sports enthusiasts," he said in a press release.With this, Disney Hotstar also becomes the first OTT platform to make ISL available for live cricket.Sajith Sivanandan, Head, Disney Hotstar India, said, "This underscores our commitment to promote inclusivity and serve all users. With these enhancements, we aim to ensure that the excitement of cricket knows no bounds." Sanjog Gupta, Head of Disney Star (Sports), said the innovation has got good response in the ongoing IPL."Our mission of serving sports fans is powered by such pioneering initiatives which seek to remove barriers of access and engagement for fans from all walks of life. The initiative also serves to present a more inclusive picture of India's favourite sport and is of immense pride for the sporting fraternity," he said.The ISL feed will provide a ball-by-ball update through the presence of a translator on the live stream. The audio descriptive feed will be complemented by voice-over technology for specific pages, which can render text and images into a speech output.Alok Kejriwal, Founder and CEO, India Signing Hands, a non-profit organisation that advocates for equal opportunities for the deaf, described it as an excellent move."I am confident that it will open doors to the exciting world of cricket to many more people from the Deaf and Visually Impaired communities," he said.According to the World Health Organization, there is an estimated 6.3 crore community of deaf and four crore visually impaired individuals in India.Also Read: BCCI sounds out CSK head coach Stephen Fleming to succeed Rahul Dravid
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.The venues hosting the 16 warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 include Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, Broward County Stadium in Florida, Queen’s Park Oval and Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago.A total of 17 teams play the warm-up games, including South Africa, who are playing an intra-squad on the 29th in Florida.These warm-up fixtures will be 20 overs per side and will not have international T20 status, allowing teams to field all members of their 15-player squad.In a departure from the previous cycle, teams can now choose to play up to two warm-up matches, depending on their arrival time at the event.The match between the West Indies and Australia at Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, May 30 will be open to fans. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.t20worldcup.com or at box offices located at the National Cricket Centre and Queen’s Park Oval from May 16 onwards.ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Warm-up FixturesMonday 27 MayCanada v Nepal, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30Oman v Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 15h00Namibia v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00Tuesday 28 MaySri Lanka v Netherlands, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30Bangladesh v USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30Australia v Namibia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00Wednesday 29 MaySouth Africa intra-squad, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30Afghanistan v Oman, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 13h00Thursday 30 MayNepal v USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30Scotland v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 10h30Netherlands v Canada, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 15h00Namibia v Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 15h00West Indies v Australia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00Friday 31 MayIreland v Sri Lanka, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30Scotland v Afghanistan, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 10h30Saturday 1 JuneBangladesh v India, Venue TBC USAAlso Read: T20 World Cup Broadcasters Announce Special Feed For Hearing And Visually Impaired Fans
The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, with all key details being highlighted.Format:The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will feature a record-breaking 20 teams. The tournament will be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29.In the first stage, the 20 teams are divided into four groups of five, with each team playing a minimum of four matches against their group members.The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8s stage, while the bottom three teams from each group will be eliminated.The eight advancing teams will then be split into two groups for the Super 8s phase. Each team will play three matches against their new group rivals to determine the semi-finalists.The semi-finals will feature the top two teams from each Super 8s group, and the winners will move on to the final in Barbados on June 29.Venues:Three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean will host the tournament, including 16 contests in Lauderhill, Dallas, and New York, as well as the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match in the new Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island on 9 June.41 games are scheduled to take place in the Caribbean, spanning six islands, featuring semi-finals in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, and concluding with the title match in Barbados on June 29th.Groups:Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Ireland, CanadaGroup B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, OmanGroup C: West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New GuineaGroup D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Squads:Most teams have announced initial squads for the T20 World Cup, with the option to modify their 15-player squads as much as they wish until 25 May.Approval from the ICC's Event Technical Committee will be needed for any changes made after that date.Fixtures:Sat, 1 June 2024 - USA v CANADA, Dallas, 07:30 PM LOCALSun, 2 June 2024 - WEST INDIES v PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Guyana, 10:30 AM LOCALSun, 2 June 2024 - NAMIBIA v OMAN, Barbados, 08:30 PM LOCALMon, 3 June 2024 - SL v SOUTH AFRICA, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALMon, 3 June 2024 - AFGHANISTAN v UGANDA, Guyana, 08:30 PM LOCALTue, 4 June 2024 - ENGLAND v SCOTLAND, Barbados, 10:30 AM LOCALTue, 4 June 2024 - NETHERLANDS v NEPAL, Dallas, 10:30 AM LOCALWed, 5 June 2024 - INDIA v IRELAND, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALWed, 5 June 2024 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA v UGANDA, Guyana, 07:30 PM LOCALWed, 5 June 2024 - AUSTRALIA v OMAN, Barbados, 08:30 PM LOCALThur, 6 June 2024 - USA v PAKISTAN, Dallas, 10:30 AM LOCALThur, 6 June 2024 - NAMIBIA v SCOTLAND, Barbados, 03:00 PM LOCALFri, 7 June 2024 - CANADA v IRELAND, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALFri, 7 June 2024 - NEW ZEALAND v AFGHANISTAN, Guyana, 07:30 PM LOCALFri, 7 June 2024 - SRI LANKA v BANGLADESH, Dallas, 07:30 PM LOCALSat, 8 June 2024 - NETHERLANDS v SOUTH AFRICA, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALSat, 8 June 2024 - AUSTRALIA v ENGLAND, Barbados, 01:00 PM LOCALSat, 8 June 2024 - WEST INDIES v UGANDA, Guyana, 08:30 PM LOCALSun, 9 June 2024 - INDIA v PAKISTAN, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALSun, 9 June 2024 - OMAN v SCOTLAND, Antigua, 01:00 PM LOCALMon, 10 June 2024 - SOUTH AFRICA v BANGLADESH, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALTue, 11 June 2024 - PAKISTAN v CANADA, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALTue, 11 June 2024 - SRI LANKA v NEPAL, Florida, 07:30 PM LOCALTue, 11 June 2024 - AUSTRALIA v NAMIBIA, Antigua, 08:30 PM LOCALWed, 12 June 2024 - USA v INDIA, New York, 09:30 AM LOCALWed, 12 June 2024 - WEST INDIES v NEW ZEALAND, Trinidad, 08:30 PM LOCALThur, 13 June 2024 - ENGLAND v OMAN, Antigua, 03:00 PM LOCALThur, 13 June 2024 - BANGLADESH v NETHERLANDS, St. Vincent, 10:30 AM LOCALThur, 13 June 2024 - AFGHANISTAN v PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Trinidad, 08:30 PM LOCALFri, 14 June 2024 - USA v IRELAND, Florida, 10:30 AM LOCALFri, 14 June 2024 - SOUTH AFRICA v NEPAL, St. Vincent, 07:30 PM LOCALFri, 14 June 2024 - NEW ZEALAND v UGANDA, Trinidad, 08:30 PM LOCALSat, 15 June 2024 - INDIA v CANADA, Florida, 10:30 AM LOCALSat, 15 June 2024 - NAMIBIA v ENGLAND, Antigua, 01:00 PM LOCALSat, 15 June 2024 - AUSTRALIA v SCOTLAND, St. Lucia, 08:30 PM LOCALSun, 16 June 2024 - PAKISTAN v IRELAND, Florida, 10:30 AM LOCALSun, 16 June 2024 - BANGLADESH v NEPAL, St. Vincent, 07:30 PM LOCALSun, 16 June 2024 - SRI LANKA v NETHERLANDS, St. Lucia, 08:30 PM LOCALMon, 17 June 2024 - NEW ZEALAND v PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Trinidad, 10:30 AM LOCALMon, 17 June 2024 - WEST INDIES v AFGHANISTAN, St. Lucia, 08:30 PM LOCALWed, 19 June 2024 - A2 v D1, Antigua, 10:30 AM LOCALWed, 19 June 2024 - B1 v C2, St. Lucia, 08:30 PM LOCALThur, 20 June 2024 - C1 v A1, Barbados, 10:30 AM LOCALThur, 20 June 2024 - B2 v D2, Antigua, 08:30 PM LOCALFri, 21 June 2024 - B1 v D1, St. Lucia, 10:30 AM LOCALFri, 21 June 2024 - A2 v C2, Barbados, 08:30 PM LOCALSat, 22 June 2024 - A1 v D2, Antigua, 10:30 AM LOCALSat, 22 June 2024 - C1 v B2, St. Vincent, 08:30 PM LOCALSun, 23 June 2024 - A2 v B1, Barbados, 10:30 AM LOCALSun, 23 June 2024 - C2 v D1, Antigua, 08:30 PM LOCALMon, 24 June 2024 - B2 v A1, St. Lucia, 10:30 AM LOCALMon, 24 June 2024 - C1 v D2, St. Vincent, 08:30 PM LOCALWed, 26 June 2024 - Semi 1, Trinidad and Tobago (reserve day 27 June), 10:30 AM LOCALThur, 27 June 2024 - Semi 2, Guyana, 08:30 PM LOCALSat, 29 June 2024 - Final, Barbados, 10:00 AM LOCALSpecific conditions for T20 World CupIf a game ends in a draw, a Super Over will be held, and if the Super Over also ends in a draw, additional Super Overs will be played until a winner is determined.Extra time is also provided to guarantee that all knockout matches are finished during the semi-final and final rounds of the competition.A combined total of 250 minutes of extra time is allocated for the two semi-finals, with the first semi-final set to have 60 minutes at the end of play on June 26 and an additional 190 minutes on June 27.On June 27, the second semi-final has an extra 250 minutes allocated for the scheduled day, and the final on June 29 has a backup day scheduled for June 30.Prizemoney:The prizemoney for the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is still yet to be finalised.Warm-up fixtures:A total of 17 teams will participate in warm-up fixtures between May 27 and June 1, with South Africa scheduled to play an intra-club match between their own squad in Florida on May 29.These warm-up fixtures will be 20 overs per side and will not have T20I status, allowing teams to field all members of their 15-player squad.Monday 27 MayCanada v Nepal, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30Oman v Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 15h00Namibia v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00Tuesday 28 MaySri Lanka v Netherlands, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30Bangladesh v USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30Australia v Namibia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00Wednesday 29 MaySouth Africa intra-squad, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30Afghanistan v Oman, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 13h00Thursday 30 MayNepal v USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 10h30Scotland v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 10h30Netherlands v Canada, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Grand Prairie, Texas 15h00Namibia v Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago 15h00West Indies v Australia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 19h00Friday 31 MayIreland v Sri Lanka, Broward County Stadium, Broward County, Florida 10h30Scotland v Afghanistan, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago 10h30Saturday 1 JuneBangladesh v India, Venue TBC USAAlso Read: Warm-up fixtures announced for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
Indian cricketers are celebrated figures in the country, and their birthdays are often marked by fans and media alike. These occasions provide an opportunity for fans to reflect on the players' contributions to the game and to Indian cricket, and to wish them well in their future endeavors. Birthdays are a special time for fans and followers to show their love and support for their favorite players.Here is a list of Indian cricket players' birthdays.PlayerBirthdaySachin Tendulkar24 April 1973Virat Kohli5 November 1988MS Dhoni7 July 1981Rohit Sharma30 April 1987Yuvraj Singh12 December 1981Virender Sehwag20 October 1978Sourav Ganguly8 July 1972Rahul Dravid11 January 1973Anil Kumble17 October 1970Harbhajan Singh3 July 1980Ravichandran Ashwin17 September 1986Rishabh Pant4 October 1997Jasprit Bumrah6 December 1993Shikhar Dhawan5 December 1985Hardik Pandya11 October 1993KL Rahul18 April 1992Mohammed Shami3 September 1990Bhuvneshwar Kumar5 February 1990Dinesh Karthik1 June 1985Ravindra Jadeja6 December 1988Kuldeep Yadav14 December 1994Yuzvendra Chahal23 July 1990Mohammed Siraj2 February 1993Navdeep Saini23 February 1992Prithvi Shaw9 November 1999Shubman Gill8 September 1999Ishan Kishan18 July 1998Suryakumar Yadav14 September 1989Washington Sundar5 October 1999T Natarajan27 May 1991Shardul Thakur16 October 1991Deepak Chahar7 August 1992Axar Patel20 January 1994Krunal Pandya24 March 1991Rahul Tewatia11 September 1991Varun Chakravarthy14 November 1991Nitish Rana14 February 1993Sanju Samson11 November 1994Hanuma Vihari3 October 1991Kedar Jadhav26 March 1985Umesh Yadav25 October 1987Wriddhiman Saha24 October 1984Cheteshwar Pujara25 January 1988Ajinkya Rahane6 June 1988Mayank Agarwal16 February 1991Shreyas Iyer6 December 1994Manish Pandey10 September 1989Shivam Dube20 May 1990Also Read: Everything you need to know about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024FAQ:Q. Who is the No 1 player in Indian cricket?A. Sachin Tendulkar. He is one of the greatest cricketers in history. His nickname is "Master Blaster".Q. What is cap no in cricket?A. The cap is numbered according to how many players have represented that side before them. For example, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was the 187th player to represent India at Test level, and was awarded cap number 187. It is also sometimes used to refer to the number of times a player has played.Q. Who is India's no. 1 test batsman?A. Sachin Tendulkar, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, still holds several records.Q. Who is the father of India cricket?A. Know your College Admission Chances Based on your Rank/Percentile, Category and Home State. Maharaja Ranjit Sinhji is referred to as the Father of Indian Cricket.
In this article today, we will talk about the wealthiest ten cricketers in India. India has a vast number of cricket enthusiasts, leading to a significant increase in the popularity and wealth of cricket players in the country. Today we will be looking at some of the richest Indian cricketers currently.1. Sachin TendulkarAt present, Sachin Tendulkar holds the title of the wealthiest cricket player in India. He is known as the cricket god and is the person who has no haters. Not long ago, Tendulkar held the record for the most runs scored by an individual in all formats of cricket worldwide. Furthermore, prior to Virat Kohli surpassing him, he held the record for 100 international centuries. His popularity and skill have elevated him to being one of the most admired and honored athletes globally. Additionally, he has a net worth of $150 million, making him the wealthiest Indian cricketer at present.2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni The next player on the list of the top 10 wealthiest cricketers in India is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, also known as MSD. The ex-leader of the Indian cricket team owns a diverse array of bikes and cars, demonstrating his immense wealth. Renowned for his poise and tranquility, MSD is greatly loved by fans. MS has captained the Indian Cricket team across all international cricket formats and has secured numerous trophies for the country. At the moment, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired from international cricket and is now participating in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's total wealth amounts to $110 million, ranking him as the second wealthiest cricketer in India.3. Virat KohliVirat Kohli, famously known as the chase master, is one of the greatest batsmen in the world right now. Virat Kohli is the captain of India and holds numerous records for scoring fastest 10000 and 11000 runs in the one day international cricket. Known for his aggressive style and intimidating looks Virat Kohli is the third richest Indian cricketer. Virat Kohli is currently the brand ambassador of various different brands. Also he gets millions of dollars for every post on Instagram. Currently he is married to Indian actress Anushka Sharma and as a total net worth of $93 Million.4. Saurav Ganguly The second wealthiest cricketer in India is Sourav Ganguly, who is commonly referred to as Dada. Sourav Ganguly used to play for the Indian cricket team and served as the captain of the team. Saurav Ganguly held the position of BCCI President as well. He is currently employed as an administrator. Additionally, Sourav Ganguly's overall wealth amounts to $50 million. Ranking him as the fourth wealthiest cricketer in India.5. Virendra SehwagNext in our list of top 10 richest cricketers in India is the most destructive opening batsman India has ever seen, Virendra Sehwag. Famously known as viru is a retired Indian cricketer who previously opened for the Indian cricket team. Currently Virendra Sehwag is doing commentary for IPL and various other international cricket formats in Hindi language. Total network of Devendra Sehwag is $ 45 Million making his the 5th richest cricketer in India.Also Read: Indian Cricket Birthday List
RCB missed the opportunity to reach the IPL finals following a loss in the eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals. Faf Du Plessis said that the pitch and impact player rule caused RCB to lose by 20 runs.After staging a remarkable comeback in the league phase of the tournament, RCB missed out on a chance to reach the IPL final after losing the eliminator against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. Soon after the defeat, RCB captain Faf Du Plessis spoke out about some of the reasons that led to his team's loss in the eliminator.Speaking to the broadcasters after the match, Du Plessis said, “Batting first, it can be tough because the ball is sticking into the surface. You're thinking 190. But if you lose a couple of wickets then the problem starts."Du Plessis also said that while 180 was a par score on the "very slow" Narendra Modi Stadium pitch, the presence of dew in the second innings and the impact player rule meant that RCB ended up at least 20 runs short.He said, "With the dew coming, we felt we were short with the bat. Did think we were 20 runs shy of what was a good score. Credit to the boys - they fought really well. That's all you can ask for. If you look at naturally assessing the pitch and conditions, you would say it's a 180 pitch because it was swinging upfront and was quite slow,""But what we found out this season is with obviously the extra batter and the longer batting line-ups because of the super sub [Impact Player], your par scores are really not what they used to be, especially if there's dew. So we knew we needed a little bit more in terms of a score to challenge them." the RCB skipper added.Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru, move to qualifier 2:After a shaky start, RCB posted 172/8 in their allotted 20 overs thanks to a quickfire knock from Mahipal Lomror and a cameo from Swapnil Singh. In reply, RR faltered a little in the middle overs but eventually managed to get back into the game through the partnership of Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmeyer.Also Read: Everything you need to know about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
The organisers reserved a total of INR 46.5 crore for the IPL 2024 season. Here’s the full list of award winners and prize money.The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 concluded on an extraordinary note, with the Kolkata Knight Riders clinching their third title while the Sunrisers Hyderabad settled for the runners-up medal. With the win, KKR bagged a whopping prize money of INR 20 crore, while SRH received INR 12.5 crore. The total prize money IPL reserved for the occasion was INR 46.5 crore, which wasn’t only distributed among the winners and runners-up.Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who finished 3rd and 4th in the points table respectively, also took home a fair amount of prize money. Sanju Samson’s side received INR 7 crore for finishing third while Faf du Plessis’ team got INR 6.5 crore.RCB’s talisman Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap, while the Purple Cap went to Punjab Kings pacer Harshal Patel. Both received prize money of INR 10 lakh each for their accomplishments this season.Kohli scored 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75, with a century and five fifties. His best score was 113* and his strike rate stood at 154.69, the highest it has ever been for Kohli in a single IPL season.The crafty pacer concluded the tournament with 24 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 9.73 and an average of 19.87.Sunrisers' Nitish Kumar Reddy was named the Emerging Player of the Season for his all-round show while KKR veteran Suil Narine got the Most Valuable Player of the Year award.Full List Of Prize Winners In IPL 2024:Orange Cap: Virat Kohli - 741 runs (Rs 10 lakh)Purple Cap: Harshal Patel - 24 wickets (Rs 10 lakh)Most Valuable Player of the season: Sunil Narine (Rs 12 lakh)Ultimate Fantasy Player of The Season: Sunil NarineMost 4s: Travis Head (64)Most 6s: Abhishek Sharma (42)Striker of the season: Jake Fraser-McGurk (234.04)Emerging Player of the season: Nitish Kumar Reddy (Rs 20 lakh)Catch Of The Season: Ramandeep SinghFair Play Award: SRHPitch and ground award: Hyderabad Cricket AssociationListen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.comRunners-up award: SRHWinners: KKR
Under Gautam Gambhir's mentorship, Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024 in style Is Gautam Gambhir the next Indian cricket team head coach? That seems to be the strongest rumour that is doing the rounds since the IPL 2024 ended. Under Gambhir's mentorship, Kolkata Knight Riders won the title in style. Before 2024, Gambhir was the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants. The KL Rahul-led side entered the IPL play-offs for two consecutive seasons under Gambhir. Now, it seems that Gambhir's name is being thought about as the next Indian cricket team coach. The official deadline for application submission for the post of Indian cricket team coach selection is over. Monday was the last date to submit the google sheets to be the next India coach.A report in Cricbuzz gave details of what might be happening in the background. It claimed that a "very high-profile owner of an IPL franchise, who is very close to the BCCI top brass" told the publication that former India star's appointment as Indian cricket team coach is a "done deal and the announcement will come soon". It also said that a "high profile commentator" told them that serious efforts are being made to rope in the KKR mentor. However, the report also added that since there has been no official announcement, it points to the fact that negotiations are still on multiple fronts -- "between the two parties and, perhaps, with some others too."BCCI secretary Jay Shah last week rejected claims that the Board has approached any former Australian cricketer to be India's next head coach and hinted that Rahul Dravid's successor could be an Indian by saying that he should have a "deep understanding" of the game's structure in the country. "Neither I nor the BCCI have approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer. The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect," Shah said in a statement."Finding the right coach for our national team is a meticulous and thorough process. We are focused on identifying individuals who possess a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have risen through the ranks," Shah said.Get the Latest T20 World Cup 2024 Updates, check out T20 WC 2024 schedules and T20 World Cup points table at: Pitch High
BGMI's latest Royale Pass season, RPA7 Virtual Edge, immerses players in a futuristic theme with exclusive new skins and advanced weapon designs.BGMI's new mid-air warship, known as Steel Ark, includes a Summoning Platform and offers abundant loot.Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) received a sci-fi-heavy update on Wednesday, as Krafton India officially launched Mecha Fusion Theme Mode in the popular battle royale game. This latest mode introduces innovative gameplay elements, featuring warships and mechs, offering a fresh tactical dimension to the game. Additionally, the updated WOW Mode now provides a wider variety of maps, a new Royale Pass A7, and several other exciting updates.BGMI Mecha Fusion Update: What's New The Mecha Fusion Theme Mode brings several futuristic features:Steel Ark Warship This mid-air warship, known as Steel Ark, includes a Summoning Platform and offers abundant loot. Players can also access strategic locations like the Command Room, which provides the opportunity to hack into the ship’s systems for hidden surprises.Arma MechPlayers can take control of Arma Mechs aboard the Steel Ark. These specialised vehicles can switch between Speed Form for rapid movement and Magnetic Form for manipulating objects and enemies. The Arma Mechs are equipped for heavy combat, capable of missile launches, flying, and transforming into portable vehicles. They also come with jetpacks for aerial manoeuvres and portable vehicles that enhance mobility and self-rescue abilities.Assembly BaseThese strategic points on the map feature Mech Repair Stations and treasure chest detectors. Players can upgrade their mechs, refuel, and discover hidden items to gain an advantage over their opponents.WOW Mode EnhancementsThe WOW Mode has received significant updates with new maps that accommodate various playstyles, whether players choose to team up or go solo. This mode now includes robots and demolition features, and players can bring their own robots into the gameplay.Introducing Royale Pass A7 - Virtual EdgeThe latest Royale Pass season, RPA7 Virtual Edge, immerses players in a futuristic theme with exclusive new skins and advanced weapon designs. This season features items like the sleek Mecha Spirit Skins and the upgradable Nightscape Gladiator - PP-19 Bizon. The rewards in this season are more impressive and enjoyable than ever before.Additional Updates and FeaturesThe update also includes a special anniversary crate, containing four unique suits, supercars, and numerous gun upgrade crates. Popular BGMI players return in the form of new voice packs, allowing fans to play with the voices of their favourite heroes.Gold Spin Themes and RewardsThe 3.2 update introduces Gold Spin themes and rewards, featuring Quantum Storm, Lover’s Blessing, and Reversed Neon, providing players with new ways to enjoy the game.Vote for Your Favorite SuperstarsIn upcoming Exchange Events, players can support their favourite BGMI content creators by completing designated tasks to earn Vote Tokens. These tokens can then be redeemed for tokens of their preferred influencers. The creators with the most token redemptions at the end of each event will be awarded exclusive prizes.Ranveer Singh’s ReturnBollywood star Ranveer Singh is set to return to the Battlegrounds with the forthcoming Ranveer Singh Swag Crate. Fans can look forward to his reappearance in the game soon.Also Read: Video games calendar 2024: Indulge in what's coming up next year
Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan was brutally roasted by fans after his disappointing show against England in the fourth T20I encounter.Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan was brutally roasted by fans after his disappointing show against England in the fourth T20I encounter on Thursday. The 25-year-old was dismissed for a duck after facing just 5 deliveries and he even dropped couple of easy chances while fielding. Azam has been struggling to perform well in the past few matches and his poor run ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 has resulted in a lot of outrage from the fans. Azam is the son of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan and his selection for the World Cup was also heavily discussed by the supporters.Reigning champions England produced a fine all-round display as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets at The Oval on Thursday in their last competitive match before they begin the defence of their Twenty20 World Cup title.England restricted Pakistan to a modest 157 after winning the toss, with leg-spinner Adil Rashid, the player-of-the-match taking 2-27 from his maximum four overs.They then made a rapid start to their chase as Phil Salt (45) and skipper Jos Buttler (39) shared a blistering opening stand of 82 inside seven overs.Harry Brook ended the game with a six off paceman Haris Rauf, the pick of the Pakistan attack with 3-38, as England finished on 158-6 to win with more than three overs to spare.Victory gave England a 2-0 triumph in a four-match T20 series where games at Headingley and Cardiff were both washed out without a ball bowled."We have worked hard in training and there is a good feeling around the squad," Buttler told Sky Sports.Also Read: Everything you need to know about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
Crash Course in Cricket: Understanding the Game and ScoringCricket, often called India's unofficial religion, can be confusing for newcomers. But worry not! This guide will break down the basics of the game and scoring, making you ready to join cricket conversations in no time.The Game: Teams, Equipment, and FieldTwo Teams: Cricket is a battle between two teams of 11 players each. Batsmen score runs, bowlers try to get them out, and the wicket-keeper catches and gathers throws behind the wickets.Essential Kit: The game revolves around the ball, the bat, and the wickets (three stumps with bails on top).The Field: Matches are played on a large oval field. The center has a rectangular pitch with a 22-yard length. At each end, there's a set of wickets.The Match: Innings, Overs, and DurationInnings Breakdown: A match is divided into innings, where each team bats for a set time or number of overs (balls bowled). One-day internationals have 50 overs per innings, Twenty20 has 20, while test matches last for days with a set number of overs bowled each day.Action on the Pitch: During an inning, two batsmen from the batting team are on the pitch, facing the bowler from the opposing team (bowling team). The rest of the bowling team fields around the pitch.Basic Rules and RegulationsFair Play in the Field: Fielding positions are restricted to ensure fairness. Only two fielders can be placed close to the batsmen in a specific area during the first 10 overs. This rule changes as the game progresses, allowing more fielders closer to the batsmen later on.Penalty Balls: There are three types of penalty balls that award runs to the batting team:No Ball: Occurs when the bowler bowls illegally, giving the batsman a free hit (cannot be dismissed except by run-out or stumping).Wide Ball: Awarded when the ball is too far outside the batsman's reach to be played comfortably.Dead Ball: Happens when the ball bounces twice or more before reaching the batsman. No runs are scored, but the bowler bowls again.Bye and Leg Bye Runs:Bye: Scored when the ball avoids the batsman's bat and body, but the batsmen still run.Leg Bye: Scored when the ball hits the batsman's body (while trying to play the ball) and the batsmen run.Scoring Runs and Winning the GameRuns: Batsmen score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets, or by hitting the ball to the boundary.Running: One run is scored for each complete run between the wickets.Boundaries: Four runs are awarded if the ball touches the ground before going over the boundary, and six runs for a ball going over the boundary without bouncing inside the field.Getting Batsmen Out (Wickets): The bowling team aims to dismiss batsmen (lose their wicket) to stop them from scoring. Common ways to get a batsman out include:Catch: A fielder catches the ball hit by the batsman within the boundary.Bowled: The ball bowled by the bowler hits the wicket.Leg Before Wicket (LBW): The ball hits the batsman's leg or body in line with the stumps.Stumped: The wicket-keeper removes the bails with the ball before the batsman gets his bat or body grounded behind the crease.Run Out: A batsman is caught out of his crease when the ball hits the wicket.Winning: The team with the most runs at the end wins the match.Now you have the basics! With this knowledge, you can confidently follow cricket matches and participate in conversations with your cricket-loving friends and colleagues. Remember, there are more intricacies to the game, but this guide equips you with the fundamentals to get started.Also Read: Best Example Of Nepotism Pakistan Star Azam Khan
Picking a player as the greatest of all time, in any sport, is a very subjective task with various unquantifiable facets coming into the picture. However, with the number of goals he has scored and having won every possible trophy he could, Lionel Messi is considered the greatest football player of all time. He finally attained the undisputed GOAT status after Argentina won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after a frantic final against France. The fact that Messi won the Golden Ball by scoring seven goals and assisting three more in the competition, adds to his argument as the greatest footballer ever.Top 5 football players of all timeRank PlayerGoals Trophies1Lionel Messi802422Pele767263Diego Maradona353124Cristiano Ronaldo819345Johan Cruyff433226Zinedine Zidane156157Gerd Muller 718168Ronaldo Nazario414199Alfredo di Stefano5092710Michel Platini 35312Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 802 goals, 42 trophiesEmerging from Barcelona’s academy La Masia, Lionel Messi quickly became one of the best players in football, winning his first Ballon d’Or in 2009 at the age of 22. He went on to win seven of them. He won the coveted treble twice with Barcelona and finally ended his wait for a major international trophy with the Copa America 2021 and then added the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy to his haul, which also includes an Olympic gold medal from Beijing 2008. He is also the only player in history to win two Golden Balls in World Cups (2014 and 2022).Now in the twilight of his career, the Argentinian legend is now playing in the United States with Inter Miami. In his short time in Miami, he has made an impact by helping the franchise win the Leagues Cup which is the first ever in the history of the franchise.While the Miami outfit is yet to establish itself as a powerhouse in the MLS, many fans of the team and neutrals alike are confident that it is only a matter of time until the team starts competing for the MLS title with the addition of Messi to the squad.The belief is so widespread in Miami that many fans are already touring them as a contender next term. A lot of fans are not stopping at tagging them as possible champions in the next couple of years, many are backing their claim by betting on the team to become champions next term.Of course, the odds are quite good and it guarantees a handsome reward if it pays off. However, there are other incentives like betting bonuses for signing up and placing a bet on a betting site.It is a common practice for Sportsbook to reward new customers with a betting bonus when they sign up and make a deposit.Football Legends and Their Remarkable AchievementsPele (Brazil) - 767 goals, 26 trophiesPele, a three-time World Cup winner, made a sensational debut on the global stage with six goals in the 1958 World Cup. Known as the "Black Pearl," Pele scored over 700 goals for club and country, achieving numerous titles with the Brazilian club Santos. He is celebrated as the first modern football superstar.Diego Maradona (Argentina) - 353 goals, 12 trophiesDiego Maradona is regarded as one of the greatest attacking players in football history. His incredible ball control and skill inspired generations. Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, scoring twice in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals. He also drove Napoli to their only two league titles.Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - 819 goals, 34 trophiesCristiano Ronaldo is the highest goal-scorer in football history, winning league titles in England, Spain, and Italy. He has five Champions League titles, four of which were won with Real Madrid. A five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo also scored four goals in Portugal’s first major trophy win at UEFA Euro 2012.Johan Cruyff (Netherlands) - 433 goals, 22 trophiesJohan Cruyff, the pioneer of "Total Football," is considered one of the most influential figures in football. He won three consecutive European Cup titles with Ajax and three Ballon d'Or awards. Cruyff also led the Netherlands to the World Cup finals in 1974 and 1978.Zinedine Zidane (France) - 156 goals, 16 trophiesZinedine Zidane is one of football's all-time greats, known for his exceptional control and technique. Starting his career with Cannes, he gained fame at Bordeaux and later won multiple titles with Juventus and Real Madrid. Zidane helped France win the 1998 World Cup and reached the finals again in 2006. He was named the best player in the world in 1998, 2000, and 2003.Also Read: TOP 5 RICHEST FOOTBALLERS IN THE WORLD 2024: NET WORTH, CAREER, SALARY AND MORE
Shubman Gill will be sent home after the US matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, according to Cricbuzz. A reserve pacer, likely Avesh Khan, might also return home after the June 15 game against Canada in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the publication added. These two have been travelling as reserve players with the Indian team.Shubman Gill, who typically plays as an opening batter, and pacer Avesh Khan may need to stay back if a regular player gets injured during cricket practice on June 14 or the game the next day.However, this is unlikely because bad weather in Florida could disrupt the World Cup schedule. Also, Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the squad along with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the third opener. Rohit and Virat opened for India in the first three games.The team will likely rely more on spinners in the Caribbean, so an extra pacer might not be needed. It also means that India’s premium spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, is likely to be included in the team.Both Shubman and Avesh were in Florida as of June 13, as they flew with the team from New York to Fort Lauderdale on a chartered flight on June 12, the publication added. After their game at Nassau County International Stadium in Long Island, the charter was arranged for both the India and USA teams.The travels for both the players were planned for the US leg only, unless there were unexpected player injuries, Cricbuzz reported. They went as travelling reserves because it would be hard for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send replacements quickly from India to the US or the Caribbean if a player got injured.Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed to stay backMiddle-order batter Rinku Singh and pacer Khaleel Ahmed, who have also been in the team as reserves, will stay with the squad and travel to Bridgetown, Barbados, for India's first Super 8 game on June 20 against Afghanistan, according to the publication.India’s next two games are in Antigua on June 22 (opposition yet to be decided) and St. Lucia on June 24 (against Australia).Also Read: ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Super Eight qualification scenarios for all the teams
Here's everything you need to know about Indian cricketers' salaries for the 2023-24 season.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the wealthiest cricket board in the world, known for its extraordinary measures to support its players. Over the years, the BCCI has implemented numerous initiatives to ensure their players receive the best treatment and compensation in the industry. Centrally contracted Indian players receive salaries based on four grades.For the 2023-24 season, the BCCI introduced a new list of contracted players, now totaling 30 cricketers, an increase of four from the previous list. The contract period runs from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The Grade A+ category, the highest tier, includes four players: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. These players typically participate in all three formats of the game. Let's delve into the salaries of centrally contracted Indian players for 2024.Amount for Players in different categories in 2023-24 seasonGrade A+: INR 7 crores (4 Players)Grade A: INR 5 crores (6 Players)Grade B: INR 3 crores (5 Players)Grade C: INR 1 crore (15 Players)Per match fee as per formats Test Match Fee: INR 15 lakhs | 7.5 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI. ODI Match Fee: INR 6 lakhs | 3 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI.T20I Match Fee: INR 3 lakhs | 1.5 lakhs if a member of squad and not included in Playing XI.Here are the salaries of all 30 centrally contracted Indian cricketers for 2024:30. Rajat Patidar: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Rajat Patidar recently made his debut for India in 2024. As on February 29, 2024, he has played one ODI and three tests. Though he didn’t have great numbers to start his career with, he is surely in the scheme of things for India in the future. That is why the BCCI has placed him in the Grade C category, where he earns INR 1 crore per year and then the match fee per game.29. Avesh Khan: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian pacer Avesh Khan has been in and out of the team across formats. He has been part of a handful of games in the last 12 months or so when India have given rest to the seniors. Avesh has not played test cricket yet, but has been a backup pacer in limited-over cricket. Hence, he is in Grade C, earning INR 1 crore per year with match fee.28. Prasidh Krishna: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Tall Indian pacers with good speed and accuracy are not found consistently, and Prasidh Krishna comes with a similar skillset. Hence, the Indian management has always backed the 28-year-old. He has done well in limited-over cricket since his debut and is a backup pacer in ODIs and T20Is. Prasidh also made his test debut more recently in South Africa. Hence, he is in the Grade C category, where he will earn INR 1 crore and match fees additionally.27. KS Bharat: (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Since Rishabh Pant’s accident, India have tried a number of wicket-keepers in test cricket. One name that has the most chances is KS Bharat. Srikar Bharat has played seven tests in the last 12 months or so, including the WTC final 2023. He falls in the category of Grade C and will earn per year INR 1 crore, apart from the match fee.26. Arshdeep Singh (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Arshdeep Singh made his debut in 2022, and since then, he has been among the first-choice pacers in the shortest format. He has picked up the most T20I wickets for India since his debut. His good performances also earned him an ODI debut. India have stuck with him regularly in limited-overs cricket. Hence, just like last year, he is in the Grade C category, earning INR 1 crore per year.25. Sanju Samson (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Sanju Samson is another name who has retained his place in Grade C for 2024. He has been a backup wicket-keeper batter in the white-ball formats and has played odd matches here and there. His fee per year is INR 1 crore, apart from match fees as per the format. Samson is yet to make his test debut for India.24. Mukesh Kumar (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Since making his debut in July 2023, Mukesh Kumar is probably the only Indian player to have featured in almost all the international series for India. He made his debut in all three formats in the last 12 months and played throughout. Hence, he got his maiden central contract and will be earning INR 1 crore per year as per Grade C contract.23. Washington Sundar (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been in and out of the team because of multiple injuries. But whenever he has been fit enough to play, India have picked him in the squad, irrespective of the format. He gives an all-round option to the team and has been part of the team for a couple of years now. Sundar gets INR 1 crore per year and match fees.22. Jitesh Sharma (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:After playing nine T20Is in the last 12 months, Jitesh Sharma makes his way into BCCI’s central contracts. Jitesh has been a backup wicket-keeper for India in T20I cricket, and he has done a pretty good job with the limited chances he has got. That has benefited him, and he will be getting INR 1 crore per year apart from match fees.21. Ravi Bishnoi (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees: Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is another player who has gotten his maiden central contract this year. He has been included in Grade C by the BCCI. Bishnoi is a regular player for the Indian team in the shortest format of the game. India have picked him as a backup spinner in T20Is, and he was named Man of the Series in the five-match T20I series against Australia at home. Bishnoi will be earning INR 1 crore this year apart from match fee.20. Shivam Dube (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Despite making his debut in 2019, all-rounder Shivam Dube was not part of the central contracts in 2023. But his IPL success and an injury to Hardik Pandya gave him a chance to sneak into the Indian T20I squad, and he grabbed the chance with both hands. Dube has been included in Grade C list of contracts for 2023-24 season and he will earn INR 1 crore apart from match fee.19. Shardul Thakur (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Shardul Thakur is another Indian cricketer who has retained his place in the Grade C category for 2024. The bowling all-rounder has been part of the Indian squad across formats and even played in the WTC 2023 final and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023. Hence, he is being paid INR 1 crore along with the match fee by the Indian cricket board for the ongoing season.18. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Ruturaj Gaikwad is a new name in the Grade C category for 2024. He has been rewarded for some good performances in limited opportunities he has got so far. Gaikwad led India to Gold medal in the Asian Games 2023 and captained India on a few occasions. He is an upcoming star for India, and he will earn 1 crore along with the match fee.17. Tilak Verma (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Tilak Varma is one name that has done well in the last 12 months. He has played four ODIs and 16 T20Is in this period for India. The left-hander is part of India’s second-string side in white-ball cricket, and we might see him regularly in the coming years. That is why he has earned his maiden central contract from the BCCI and is in Grade C for 2024.16. Rinku Singh (Grade C) – INR 1 crore + match fees:Another name that has earned a maiden central contract from the BCCI is Rinku Singh. He is probably the most exciting cricketer to watch out for in recent times. Rinku has certainly done a tremendous job for India in the last 12 months. He has played 2 ODIs and 15 T20Is. Rinku has an average of 89 and a strike rate of 176.23 in T20Is. So apart from the match fee, he will earn INR 1 crore in 2024.15. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Yashasvi Jaiswal has had an incredible last few months. In just 25 international matches, he has scored four centuries, including two double hundreds. Notably, he was not in the central contracts for 2023, but made an incredible entry and has been named in Grade B directly, which features some other big names. With his performances, he is one of the few players who directly got a Grade B contract from the BCCI. He will earn INR 3 crore, and the match fee is additional.14. Axar Patel (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Overall, it hasn’t been good the last 12 months for all-rounder Axar Patel. He missed the ICC Cricket ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 due to an injury at the last moment, and now he has been demoted from Grade A to Grade B. In 2023, he was more active, largely because Ravindra Jadeja was injured. But now, he is part of the team but gets fewer games to play, that might be the reason for his demotion. Nevertheless, he will earn INR 3 crore with the match fee in 2024.13. Kuldeep Yadav (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Kuldeep Yadav has made a jump in the newly announced central contracts by the BCCI. The wrist spinner was in Grade C in 2023, and now he is in Grade B for 2024. His good performances in the last 12 months across formats have been noticed by the BCCI. Hence, he will earn INR 3 crore and the match fee for 2024.12. Rishabh Pant (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Rishabh Pant has also been demoted in the latest central contracts. Well, since his accident in December 2022, he has been out of action and recovering, but still, it is a great step by the BCCI that he is still in the central contracts and the board has placed him in Grade B. There is still uncertainty about his return to the Indian team, but he will earn INR 3 crore in 2024.11. Suryakumar Yadav (Grade B) – INR 3 crores + match fees:Suryakumar Yadav is currently battling an injury, but he is among the first-choice players in the shortest format of the game. He will be a key player for India at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. But he hasn’t had much effect in the other formats. SKY has also led India in the last few T20I series. He has retained his position in Grade B and will earn INR 3 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.10. Hardik Pandya (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Hardik Pandya is among the first-choice players in limited-overs cricket and is touted as the next captain for India. Hence, despite him missing a number of games in the last year or so, the BCCI has kept him in the Grade A category. The all-rounder will earn INR 5 crore and also get paid additional match fee in 2024.9. Shubman Gill (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees: India’s next superstar, Shubman Gill, has also made a jump in the newly announced central contracts by the BCCI. He was in Grade B last year, and now he has been promoted to Grade A for 2024. It is largely because of the incredible year he had across formats, and he ended up being the highest run-scorer in 2023. Gill will earn INR 5 crore apart from match fee in 2024 from the BCCI.8. KL Rahul (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran star KL Rahul has also made a jump from Grade B to Grade A in central contracts for 2023-24 season. Since his return from injury, he has been incredible for India and has scored runs in bulk. Rahul is currently recovering from an injury, but he is among the first-choice players for the national side. He will earn INR 5 crore apart from match fee in 2024.7. Mohammed Siraj (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Just like Gill and Rahul, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj had an exceptional 2023 with the ball across formats. He has now become India’s main bowler, along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, in all three formats and has been doing well. Siraj was in Grade B last year, and now he will earn INR 5 crore with Grade A cotract in 2023-24.6. Mohammed Shami (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been incredible over the years for India and is one of the main reasons for India’s success. Shami has been in Grade A for a consecutive year now. He was India’s highest wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and is currently out of action due to injury. Shami will earn INR 5 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.5. Ravi Ashwin (Grade A) – INR 5 crores + match fees:Veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin is another player who has retained his place in Grade A for 2023-24. Ashwin has been a key player for India in test cricket and also played in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, he is not considered for T20Is anymore, but he is still a key player for the other two formats, mainly in tests. He will be earning INR 5 crore in 2024.4. Ravindra Jadeja (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on BCCI’s top category list. He has been the go-through player for India across formats and a key performer. He has won a number of games for the national team, which is why he is a highly rated and proven customer. Jadeja will be earning INR 7 crore in 2024 apart from match fee.3. Jasprit Bumrah (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Jasprit Bumrah is one of the biggest names in modern-day cricket because of what he has done in all three formats. The ace pacer is the leader of the pace for India in all three formats and the biggest weapon for the team. Hence, he has rightfully retained his place in the Grade A+ category. He will earn INR 7 crore apart from match fee in 2024.2. Virat Kohli (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:It will not be the wrong statement to say that Virat Kohli is the biggest brand, not just in Indian cricket, but across the globe. That is why even the BCCI knows how valuable he is for the Indian team. Even his individual performances have been incredible in the last year or so. The BCCI will pay him INR 7 crores this year apart from match fee. However, he earns way more than that with brand endorsements, promotions, events, and other things.1. Rohit Sharma (Grade A+) – INR 7 crores + match fees:Without a doubt, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is on Grade A+ list. Individually as well, he deserves to be in this category. He led India to the finals of the ICC WTC and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023. Although it didn’t end in India’s favour, Rohit’s captaincy was brilliant. The Indian captain will earn INR 7 crore, the captain’s bonus (25 to 30 percent per match), apart from match fee in 2024.Also Read: Top 5 footballers of all time
Gautam Gambhir is currently the frontrunner to become the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, edging out former women's team head coach WV Raman. VVS Laxman and his support staff at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) might accompany the Indian team to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series starting on July 6, while Gambhir is expected to start his tenure with the Sri Lanka tour. The squad for the Zimbabwe series will be announced by the end of this week, around June 22 or 23. Currently, young IPL performers and players targeted by the BCCI are training under Laxman at the NCA.The announcement of Gambhir's appointment as head coach is expected soon, and he will have the opportunity to choose his support staff, including batting, bowling, and fielding coaches. However, it is anticipated that Gambhir will begin his role in mid-July during India's white-ball series in Sri Lanka, which consists of three T20Is and three ODIs.A BCCI source indicated that Laxman and some NCA coaches might travel with a new-look squad to Zimbabwe, continuing their role in covering for Rahul Dravid and the primary team coaches during their periodic breaks. It is expected that a young squad, including six to seven members from the T20 World Cup contingent, will head to Zimbabwe. Three rookies likely to be included are Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and all-rounder Nitish Reddy, with either Yash Dayal or Harshit Rana also getting a maiden call-up.The team captain for the Zimbabwe tour will either be Hardik Pandya, if he doesn't opt for rest, or Suryakumar Yadav, who previously led the T20 team against Australia at home and in an away series in South Africa.Also Read: Salaries of Indian Cricketers for the Year 2024
Afghanistan has achieved unprecedented success in cricket, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. This milestone marks a remarkable journey for a team that only attained full ICC membership in 2017. Often labeled as underdogs in major tournaments, Afghanistan impressed with standout performances against teams like New Zealand and Australia to reach this stage.While credit primarily goes to the players for their exceptional performance under pressure, India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have played a crucial, albeit hidden, role in Afghanistan's ascent. Here's how India and BCCI contributed to Afghanistan's rise in world cricket:Providing a Home Ground: The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida became Afghanistan's temporary home ground in 2015, thanks to the BCCI. This shift from Sharjah allowed Afghanistan to host international matches against Ireland in Greater Noida by 2017. Additionally, Afghanistan "hosted" a Twenty20 series against Bangladesh in Dehradun, further cementing their ties with India.Guidance from Indian Coaches: The BCCI facilitated Afghan cricket by providing top-notch facilities and coaching expertise. Former Indian players like Lalchand Rajput, Manoj Prabhakar, and Ajay Jadeja have coached the Afghanistan team, with Jadeja serving as mentor up to the ODI World Cup in 2023.Influence of the IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has significantly bolstered the careers of Afghan players. Many Afghan cricketers participating in the IPL not only enhance their skills but also serve as inspirations back home. This exposure and financial support have been instrumental in their development and success.The strong collaboration between Afghanistan and India, facilitated by the BCCI, underscores the strategic support that has propelled Afghanistan to achieve remarkable feats in international cricket.Also Read: Not Gautam Gambhir, This India Legend To Be Team's Coach In Next Series: Report
Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He has scored only 75 runs across 7 innings in this edition of the mega event.Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. He has scored only 75 runs across 7 innings in this edition of the mega event. Kohli's poor form has also seen him registering two ducks. Thursday's semi-final against England was no exception for Kohli as he failed with a run-a-ball 9, losing his wicket to Reece Topley in the third over of India's innings. After the match, captain Rohit Sharma, however, continued to back the star batter, saying that form is not a matter of concern for him."He (Kohli) is a quality player. Any player can go through that. We understand his class and his importance. Form is never a problem. The intent is there. Absolutely (backing Kohli for the final)," said Rohit after the game.Team India advanced to the final of the T20 World Cup after 10 years. The Rohit Sharma-led side registered a commanding 68-run win over England in the second semi-final match at Providence Stadium, Guyana on Thursday. The 2007 champions thus set up a summit clash with South Africa, who outplayed Afghanistan by 9 wickets in the first semi-final.In Guyana, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav played crucial knocks as India posted a total of 171 for 7 in 20 overs after being invited to bat. India were 40 for 2 in 5.2 overs before Rohit and Suryakumar stitched a solid 73-run stand to bail the side out of trouble. Rohit fell for 57 off 39 while Suryakumar hit 47 off 36.In the second innings, Axar Patel then dented England's chase with figures of 3 for 23 while Kuldeep Yadav also picked 3 for 19."We have been very calm as a team. We understand the occasion (final). Staying composed helps you make good decisions. That'll help us making the game through. You got to play good cricket. That's what we want to do in the final," said Rohit.Also Read: Behind Afghanistan's Rise In World Cricket, BCCI, India's 'Hidden Role'
Puja Tomar became the first Indian to win a UFC bout, earlier this month.Earlier this month, mixed martial arts fighter Puja Tomar became the first Indian to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The 28-year-old achieved a split-decision victory over Brazilian Rayanne dos Santos in the straw-weight division (52 kg), winning on her UFC debut. Now, Tomar aspires to be a trailblazer for MMA in India, and hopes to see more stars rise in the sport from the country. She also spoke of her intense routine in order to prepare for her UFC bouts."I just want to keep fighting and keep winning my fights and grow MMA in India," said Tomar to NDTV.'I want people to know and follow MMA, whether it's through me or someone else," she said. "It takes something else to hit someone and get hit. It's a different kind of hard work, so I want everyone in India to know about MMA," she added.Hailing from the small town of Budhana in Uttar Pradesh, the 28-year-old signed her contract with UFC in October 2023.DEBUT DUBS Puja Tomar takes the split decision at #UFCLouisville pic.twitter.com/IMYkYlcDKj— UFC (@ufc) June 8, 2024Tomar goes by the ring name "The Cyclone", and her training routine certainly backs up her name."There's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes," said Tomar. "People only see us in the octagon fighting. We were training for 3-4 months. I was in a very long camp since my flights were cancelled," she continued.Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.comTomar stated that her coach Mike Ikelei refuses to go easy on her in her training, preparing her for the toughest situations in the ring."There have been times where I'm exhausted and on the ground unable to get out, but he'd call the guys to come and hit me more," said Tomar to NDTV. "I'd cry and he'd tell them to keep going, and that I needed to find my way out," she said.The UFC is widely-considered to be the highest standard in mixed martial arts, and Tomar's victory sets an example for budding Indian MMA fighters to follow.Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma's Post-Match Virat Kohli Remark Proves Why He's India Captain
The world at their feet, lakhs queuing on the streets of Mumbai for them and thousands more packing the stands of Wankhede Stadium -- the site of their 2011 World Cup triumph and where the 2007 T20 World Cup winning side held a similar celebration.What must it feel like to be Rohit Sharma tonight? To hear his name reverberating at the Wankhede Stadium in the same rhythm as “Sachin, Sachin!”. To receive a standing ovation from his own T20 World Cup-winning teammates.Or to be Virat Kohli. On the ground where he carried Sachin Tendulkar on his shoulders 13 years ago, the chants of fans were enough for Kohli to tear up.Or even Hardik Pandya. Booed relentlessly in Mumbai Indians’ hues of blue just three months ago. Tonight, they couldn’t stop singing his name. Pandya smiled and waved back; almost like the two parties putting the chapter behind them. Everything was forgiven and forgotten.Put simply, what would it feel like to be one of the Men in Blue. The world at their feet, lakhs queuing on the streets of Mumbai for them and thousands more packing the stands of Wankhede Stadium — the site of their 2011 World Cup triumph and where the 2007 T20 World Cup winning side held a similar celebration.“This title is for the country,” Rohit said, his words sending the crowd into a tizzy. Turning to them, he added: “Mumbai never disappoints.”Kohli concurred: “Bringing the trophy back to Wankhede is a very special feeling.”It nearly rained on India’s victory parade. But when the moment came, even the heavens, which intermittently opened up, played ball.The 1.7-km drive from the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) to Wankhede Stadium, on a normal day, takes not more than seven minutes. Thursday’s procession took almost two hours, with the open-top bus carrying Team India snaking through the deluge of crowd that had gathered on the streets of South Mumbai.When they finally arrived at Wankhede, at around 8.30 pm, it sent the fans who had been waiting impatiently for almost five hours into a delirium.Also Read: Worlds Biggest Stadium, Know the Names of Top 10On a night of nostalgia, emotions and endless intimate celebrations, there were stories steeped in symbolism wherever you looked.The party began with “King” Kohli leading “Mumbaicha Raja” Rohit to a dance to dhol beats. It ended with a poignant moment, with the two walking side-by-side with the trophy in their hands.A little while ago, Kohli had walked past his teammates to the back of the bus, where Rohit sat by himself, savouring every moment. Grabbing him by the arm, Kohli urged Rohit to join him in the front. Once there, the duo — whose careers have been the subject of many dressing-room intrigues — high-fived, laughed and hoisted the trophy together.For the heroes retiring from the T20 format, there could not have been a grander farewell.This was also a moment of sweet redemption for Rohit. It isn’t a secret how much it hurt him not to be a part of the 2011 World Cup side that lifted the trophy on this ground. Indeed, he was a part of a similar parade in 2007 which also, like Thursday, culminated at Wankhede.Rohit was only a cub back then. Like Shivam Dube is now. Back in 2007, a 14-year-old Shivam Dube saw Rohit on the open-top bus; a moment that kept the fire within him burning to make it big. In the final last Saturday, his 27-run knock was similar in nature — and importance — to Rohit’s 30 seventeen years ago.For long stretches, Dube shadowed another Mumbaikar, Surya Kumar Yadav, whose catch will go down as one of the iconic moments in Indian sport.In his interview to The Indian Express, Yadav laughed about the “sannatta” (silence) that greeted them in Barbados the morning after the win. “Once we reach India, kya maahaul hoga, we will feel only there,” he said.SKY would maybe crave some sannata now. For, their celebrations had gone from 0 to 100 in no time.The chartered Air India flight that ferried the players from Barbados reached the New Delhi airport in the early hours of Thursday. Those hours on the long flight were their last few moments of peace before the madness began.From the airport, where they were mobbed, they were whisked to a central Delhi hotel, where another mob awaited them. Greeted and garlanded at the hotel, they were asked to cut cakes, before changing into their India blues for breakfast with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Back to the airport from there, their delayed flight to Mumbai was welcomed with a water cannon salute on the runway. It was a full 13 hours after they touched down in Delhi that the victory parade got underway.All this while, the crowd had started to trickle in at the Wankhede. The conditions at the stadium weren’t ideal for fans. Then again, India’s most romanticised stadium isn’t really among the most fan-friendly venues.On Thursday, they had been waiting for the world champions since 3.30 pm, endured sunshine, humidity and rain, and braved a stampede-like situation to get into the stands, where they sat on dusty seats without water for large parts, and access to limited toilets.Yet, the energy levels never dropped. Filled to capacity, the fans waved the national flag, chanted the names of their favourite players, sang and danced. The wait for this trophy was as excruciating for these all-weather Team India supporters as the players themselves.Quite fittingly, the symbolic night ended with a touching gesture from the captain — a salute and a bow to the fans.Also Read: Indian Cricket Birthday List
Gautam Gambhir and the BCCI are in the final stages of negotiating his salary. Once his remuneration is settled, the BCCI will officially announce him as India's next head coach. Following Rahul Dravid's departure after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup, Gambhir emerged as the leading candidate for the position. He was among the two applicants, along with WV Raman, who underwent interviews conducted by the Cricket Advisory Committee consisting of Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape, and Sulakshana Naik. Numerous reports strongly indicate that Gambhir is set to assume the role.Recently, Gambhir was seen filming a farewell video at Eden Gardens, marking the end of his tenure with the Kolkata Knight Riders, where he played a pivotal role in their IPL championship after a decade. Despite Gambhir's apparent candidacy, the delay in the announcement primarily stems from ongoing negotiations over his salary. According to reports from The Indian Express, these negotiations are nearing conclusion.The BCCI had advertised the position with negotiable remuneration based on experience. Gambhir is expected to command a higher salary than his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, who earned approximately 12 crore annually.This will mark Gambhir's first national-level coaching assignment, having previously served as mentor for teams in the IPL. Currently, India's team in Zimbabwe is under the guidance of NCA head VVS Laxman. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed India's upcoming white-ball series in Sri Lanka will have a new head coach in charge.Additionally, the BCCI plans to invite applications for the team’s support staff following the end of tenures for batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T Dilip post-T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Gambhir is expected to have autonomy in selecting his support staff once the application process is completed.
Dravid was offered the bonus amount following the national team's success but he was happy to settle for the due amount – 2.5 crore – similar to other coaching staffFormer India head coach Rahul Dravid has refused to take the bonus amount of 2.5 crore offered to him by the BCCI following the recent T-20 World Cup triumph in the Americas.Dravid was offered the bonus amount following the national team's success but he was happy to settle for the due amount – 2.5 crore – similar to other coaching staff.The BCCI wanted to repay Dravid for guiding India to the trophy in Barbados by hiking his reward to 5 crore, which is at par with the players, PTI has learnt that the 51-year-old was happy with an equal pay check as other coaching staff.It was more of a goodwill gesture than any official call as Dravid's tenure as India coach had originally ended after last year's 50-over World Cup at home.However, skipper Rohit Sharma and the governing body were successful in convincing Dravid to stay till the T20 World Cup as they then had felt that time was too short for a new coach to take up the high-pressure job.Dravid went on to end his India coaching stint as a World Cup winner, and talks have been swirling around him joining an IPL franchise as mentor.But at this point, the Bengaluru man seems to be keen to take a step back and relax after a hectic over two years tenure as the India head coach, before taking the next career move.Meanwhile, the BCCI on Tuesday appointed former India opener Gautam Gambhir as Dravid's successor for the next three years.Under Gambhir's coaching, the Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL trophy earlier this year.Also Read: Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to hit 100 million followers on Instagram
The Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq altercation in IPL 2023 remains one of the most talked-about incidents in the T20 league's history.The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign produced some fiery clashes on the field, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli taking on Lucknow Super Giants' Naveen-ul-Haq. The clash between the two spiralled on beyond the match, with LSG coach Gautam Gambhir also throwing himself in the altercation. Gambhir and Kohli had a heated argument that prompted forced their teammates to intervene. Now, Lucknow spinner Amit Mishra has revealed what exactly was the reason behind such an explosive clash that season.In a chat during a podcast on YouTube, LSG's veteran spinner Amit Mishra revealed that the story started a few matches before in Bengaluru when Lucknow mentor Gautam Gambhir had done the 'finger on mouth' gesture towards Bengaluru fans."It all started in Bengaluru where we (LSG) won the game and Gambhir expressed his aggression. The public was going mad so Gautam gestured them to keep quiet. Probably Virat Kohli didn't like that. We thought the matter ended with the game but not for Kohli," Mishra said.Kohli, according to Mishra, was probably not happy with Gambhir's gesture and started to abuse LSG players when the two teams met again. Mishra said that Virat could've avoided certain things but he chose not to."He started abusing our players (in the LSG vs RCB rematch in Lucknow). He didn't have any grudges with Kyle Myers but he abused him as well. Naveen-ul-Haq was bowling, he would abuse him too. Bohot cheezein avoid ho sakti thi but Virat Kohli ne nahi ki (a lot of things would have been avoided but Kohli chose not to).Kohli even had an altercation with Mishra when he was batting with Naven in the middle. As Mishra tried to calm things down, Virat told him to explain the same to Naveen, not him."When I was batting with Naveen, I asked Kohli, 'Who are you even talking to He's just a youngster and not even close to your stature. Whatever happened has happened.' He answered back, saying, "You make him understand that, not me."As per Mishra, Virat didn't calm down even after the match concluded and continued to abuse Naveen, this is when Gambhir decided to intervene."But the problem began after the game. He (Kohli) started abusing him again during the customary handshakes. That's when Gambhir intervened, questing why are you starting it again when the game has ended and you guys have won. I moved Gambhir away but Naveen later came to the dressing and said that Kohli started abusing again," he added.While Kohli and Naveen seemed to have buried to hatchet, having played against each other on multiple occasions since the incident, Mishra doesn't thing the Afghanistan pacer will ever respect the Team India batter again."For social media, it all seemed to be over between them. But do you think Naveen will respect Kohli ever again? What about the youngsters who saw the incident where a big star was abusing others," Mishra wondered.Also Read: Dravid happy to forgo bonus amount after T20 World Cup triumph
Magnussen has driven 135 races for Haas, and driven for them in seven different seasons.Danish Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen will leave Haas at the end of the current season, the US constructor announced Thursday ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. "MoneyGram Haas F1 Team can confirm Kevin Magnussen will depart his race seat upon the conclusion of his current contract at the end of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship," the North Carolina-based constructor wrote on X. Magnussen will leave the team he has represented in 135 Grand Prix across seven seasons -- split between 2017-2020 and 2020-2024 -- at the end of the F1 campaign, which culminates with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in early December."I'd like to extend my thanks to everyone at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team -- I'm proud to have raced for such a great team of people these last few years," said Magnussen."In particular I'd like to thank Gene Haas (the team founder) for his commitment to me, notably in bringing me back once again in 2022 when I thought, at that time at least, my time in Formula 1 had ended. I've enjoyed some great moments with this team - memories I'll never forget," added the 31-year-old.Magnussen's best results for Haas came in two fifth-place finishes in Bahrain and Austria in the 2018 season, when he also came ninth in the overall driver standings.The Dane's departure follows on from that of German team-mate Nico Hulkenberg, meaning Haas will feature a completely new line-up next year.The American team announced the arrival of 19-year-old Briton Oliver Bearman at the start of July, and French Alpine driver Esteban Ocon is the favourite to take Haas' second seat.Also Read: Upcoming games 2024 for console and PC
India finished 48th in the Tokyo Olympics medals table with 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals. This total tally of seven medals marks India's best performance at the Olympics to date. The expectations for the Paris Olympics are high, with hopes of rising from the top 50 in Tokyo to potentially breaking into the top 30. However, according to medal projections by Nielsen's Gracenote Sports, a provider of statistical analysis, India is not expected to be in the top 30.As usual, the United States is anticipated to win the most medals, although China may surpass them in terms of gold medals, according to Gracenote's predictions. The United States is projected to win 112 medals in total, comprising 39 gold, 32 silver, and 41 bronze. China is expected to secure 86 medals, including 34 gold, 27 silver, and 25 bronze.In the Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021 due to the pandemic, the United States topped both the overall medal count and the gold medal tally, leaving China in second place. Gracenote bases its rankings on the total number of medals won, although some other rankings prioritize the number of gold medals earned.The United States is projected to lead the medal count for the eighth consecutive Summer Games. The last time the US did not top the overall medal count was in 1992 in Barcelona, when the Unified Team, comprised of athletes from the dissolved Soviet Union, took the top spot. The last time the US didn't secure the highest number of gold medals was in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics.Following the United States and China, the countries expected to perform well in both overall and gold medal counts are: Britain (63 total, 17 gold), France (60 total, 27 gold), Australia (54 total, 15 gold), Japan (47 total, 13 gold), Italy (46 total, 11 gold), Germany (35 total, 11 gold), Netherlands (34 total, 16 gold), and South Korea (26 total, 9 gold).Rounding out the top 20 are: Canada (21 total, 7 gold), Hungary (20 total, 7 gold), Brazil (18 total, 8 gold), Spain (18 total, 5 gold), Poland (17 total, 3 gold), Denmark (14 total, 5 gold), Turkey (14 total, 4 gold), New Zealand (14 total, 4 gold), Ukraine (13 total, 2 gold), and Ethiopia (12 total, 6 gold).France, as the host nation, is expected to see its medal count soar, potentially tripling their gold medal haul from the Tokyo Games. The medals for the Paris Olympics will be unique, featuring a small piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower embedded within them.Hosting the Olympics often leads to increased investment in sports and the advantage of competing on home turf, boosting athletes' performances. For instance, Japan achieved a record-breaking 58 total medals, including 27 gold, when they hosted the Tokyo Olympics. However, their medal count is likely to decrease this time around.The suspension of Russian and Belarusian participation due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is expected to have an impact. In the previous Tokyo Olympics, over 300 Russian athletes competed, but this time, their numbers may be reduced to just a handful, competing as 'Neutral Athletes' and not representing their respective countries. The IOC has mandated that any medals won by these athletes will not be included in the official medal table.Also Read: Paris 2024 Olympics - Latest News, Schedules & Results
Overview of Cricket World Cup WinnersThe 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup saw Australia emerge as the champions. Here’s a comprehensive look at the winners of both the ODI and T20 Cricket World Cups. The ICC ODI Cricket World Cup first took place in England in 1975, featuring 60-over one-day matches per side. The format changed in 1987 when the tournament was hosted outside England for the first time in India and Pakistan, and the number of overs per side was reduced to 50.The ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 commenced on October 5, 2023, and concluded with the final match on November 19, 2023, where Australia defeated India by 6 wickets. As cricket fans seek details on World Cup winners from the inception to this year, we have compiled a complete list of ODI Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2023.Cricket World Cup Winners ListThe ICC Men's World Cup 2023 took place from October 5 to November 19, 2023, in India. The final featured a match between India and Australia, with Australia winning by 6 wickets. To date, there have been 13 World Cup tournaments, including the 2023 edition. Australia stands as the most successful team, having won the World Cup 6 times. Notably, in 2007, Australia became the first team to secure three consecutive World Cup titles. India and the West Indies are the only other countries to have won the World Cup twice each—India in 1983 and 2011, and the West Indies in 1975 and 1979. England won the most recent 50-over World Cup in 2019.ODI Cricket World Cup Winners ListBelow is a detailed list of Men's 50-over ODI Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2023, including the winners, runner-ups, host countries, total scores, and final results.Cricket World Cup Winners List (ODI)YearHostWinnerScoreRunner-upScoreResult1975EnglandWest Indies291–8Australia274West Indies won by 17 runs1979EnglandWest Indies286–9England194West Indies won by 92 runs1983EnglandIndia183West Indies140India won by 43 runs1987India and PakistanAustralia253–5England246–8Australia won by 7 runs1992Australia and New ZealandPakistan249–6England227Pakistan won by 22 runs1996Pakistan and IndiaSri Lanka245–3Australia241Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets1999EnglandAustralia133–2Pakistan132Australia won by 8 wickets2003South AfricaAustralia359–2India234Australia won by 125 runs2007West IndiesAustralia281–4Sri Lanka215–8Australia won by 53 runs2011India and BangladeshIndia277–4Sri Lanka274–6India won by 6 wickets2015Australia and New ZealandAustralia186–3New Zealand183Australia won by 7 wickets2019England and WalesEngland241New Zealand241–8The Match tied after regular play and super over and England won on a boundary count2023IndiaAustralia241-4India240Australia won by 6 wicketsAustralia Wins the Cricket World Cup 2023The ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 concluded on November 19, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, where Australia claimed the title. In the final, Australia faced India, with India batting first and scoring 240 runs. Australia successfully chased down the target in 43 overs, losing 4 wickets. Australian opener Travis Head was named Man of the Match for his outstanding 137 runs off 120 balls, which included 15 fours and 4 sixes. Virat Kohli of India, who scored the most runs in the tournament with 765 runs in 11 matches, was named Player of the Tournament. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami led the wicket-taking charts with 24 wickets in 7 matches.Cricket World Cup 2023 Prize MoneyAustralia, the 2023 Cricket World Cup winner, received $4 million in prize money. They also earned an additional $280,000 for winning seven of their nine group-stage matches, bringing their total earnings to $4.28 million. In the semifinals, India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs on November 15, 2023, in Mumbai, while Australia won against South Africa by 3 wickets on November 16, 2023, in Kolkata.Cricket World Cup Winners List: Results by CountryAustralia stands as the most successful team in the ICC ODI World Cup history, having won the title 6 times and finishing as runners-up 2 times. India and the West Indies have each won the World Cup twice. Here is the list of ODI Cricket World Cup winners by country.TeamFinal AppearancesWinnersRunnersYears WonYears RunnersAustralia7621987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 20231975, 1996England41320191979, 1987, 1992India3221983, 20112003, 2023New Zealand202-2015, 2019Pakistan21119921999Sri Lanka31219962007, 2011West Indies3211975, 19791983Also Read: Who is the richest cricketer in the world 2024?
#10: RowingAlso known as crew, rowing is one of the most physically demanding water sports. Athletes push their cardiovascular endurance to the limit, requiring sheer power and incredible rhythm. Competing against other rowers is challenging enough, but racing in boats powered solely by the propulsion generated by the legs, core, and upper back takes it to another level. Whether racing alone in a single scull or with a team in a coxed eight, this ancient Egyptian-originated sport demands peak physical and mental condition. #9: Water PoloSwimming is already a tough sport, but water polo, a more intense form of swimming, is even more challenging. The premise is simple: two teams compete to score the most goals in the opponent's net. The catch? The game is played in approximately 7 feet of water for almost an hour, requiring immense endurance and stamina. To make it more difficult, water polo is a contact sport where players are constantly attacked and manhandled, all with little to no protective gear. #8: SoccerOne of the most popular and beloved sports worldwide, soccer demands players to be in top physical condition. Speed and quickness are crucial in this game, which involves dribbling the ball across a field and scoring in the opponent's net. Soccer is a game of constant motion, with players perpetually moving, sprinting, and fighting to maintain or regain possession of the ball over a field of up to 76,900 square feet, testing their resilience. #7: TriathlonIn a triathlon, athletes must swim, run, and cycle, all while racing against other contestants for hours on end. Participants face muscle fatigue, strength challenges, and complete exhaustion when performing these activities, which require months of training. Beyond the physical demands, athletes compete against the clock, striving for the fastest overall completion time. #6: HockeyBalancing on steel blades millimeters wide, flying down slippery ice at high speeds, stopping, starting, changing directions on a dime, constantly fighting for the puck, and getting slammed by other players is the reality of hockey. Popular in North America and colder parts of Europe, this sport requires stamina, endurance, speed, and agility. It also carries a high risk of injury, with studies showing hockey is responsible for nearly half of all brain injuries among Canadian child athletes. #5: American FootballAmerican football demands players be swift, sturdy, and strong, competing against equally tough opponents. Despite the short, high-intensity plays, dexterity and durability are crucial to endure the hard hits, tackles, and runs required to reach the opponent's end zone with the ball. Being a full-contact sport, the risk of injury, especially concussions, is high, even with protective measures in place. #4: RugbyAlthough rugby may resemble American football to the untrained eye, it has distinct differences that make it even more challenging. Created in Warwickshire, England during the late 1800s, rugby is played for 80 minutes with only a short halftime break, compared to American football's shorter quarters and multiple breaks. Moreover, rugby players wear no protective padding, making it a brutal and demanding sport. #3: BoxingBoxing is so physically demanding that many athletes end up disabled or even dead. This ancient sport, popular in Ancient Greece and Rome, requires combatants to be quick, powerful, and ruthless. Today, professional boxing matches last 10-12 rounds, with athletes inflicting maximum damage to their opponents in a battle that often ends with one being overpowered to the point of unconsciousness. #2: WrestlingUnlike boxers who take frequent breaks, wrestlers spend the entire match in physical contact with their opponents, grappling and exerting all their strength. Recognized as one of the earliest forms of combat, wrestling demands peak physical condition, endurance, and coordination. Wrestlers use holds, throws, pins, and takedowns to subdue their opponents. #1: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)MMA is the epitome of physical and mental challenge. This full-contact combat sport, popularized in the late 1990s, requires strength, endurance, agility, and raw power, along with unparalleled mental involvement and alertness. From the moment a match begins, athletes must utilize a variety of fighting styles, techniques, and positions to defeat their opponents, who are also trained fighters in peak physical condition. These sports are some of the most physically challenging, requiring athletes to push their bodies and minds to the limit. Also Read: Check out five significant types of swimming styles!
Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran has called for a ban on overseas players who withdraw from the IPL despite having secured a contract.On Wednesday, July 31, the BCCI convened a meeting with IPL franchise owners to discuss potential changes to the league's rules and regulations. Key topics included player retention rules, the right to match (RTM) options, and the frequency of the league's mega auction, which currently occurs every three years.One significant topic was the issue of foreign players who, despite being signed, do not participate in the tournament. While some withdrawals are due to injuries, franchises have been dissatisfied with other reasons given for such absences.Maran expressed her frustration, stating that foreign players who withdraw for reasons other than injury should be banned from the league. "After being selected in the auction, if a player doesn't come to play the season for any reason apart from injury, he should be banned," she said. "Franchises invest considerable effort in the auction to build their teams, and a player's withdrawal affects the team's balance and combination."During IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad were particularly displeased with all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga's withdrawal. Although Hasaranga cited an injury, SRH believed the primary reason was his lower IPL salary compared to his previous earnings with RCB.Maran also proposed changes to the retention and RTM rules. She suggested that each team should be allowed a minimum of seven retention/RTM options, with the distribution between retentions and RTMs left to the discretion of the franchises. Additionally, she advocated for removing the cap on the number of foreign players a team can retain, arguing that this would allow teams with a strong foreign contingent, like SRH, to maintain their core players.Also Read: Top 10 Most Physically Challenging Sports
India’s Neeraj Chopra has breezed through to the men’s javelin final after an impressive qualification round.The 26-year-old qualified in first place with a season-best throw of 89.34m.“It was a good throw. Maybe the biggest ever in qualifying for me. All the throwers look in good shape. The final will be a really good competition for sure,” he said after qualifying.Chopra will be looking to add yet another medal to his growing list of achievements in Paris, as he continues to cement himself as one of the brightest talents in track and field.After winning Olympic gold in Tokyo three years ago – the first Asian athlete to do so in the javelin – Chopra was crowned world champion in Budapest last year, becoming the first Indian to win a world title in a track and field event of any kind.It perhaps comes as no surprise, given his historic career to date, that the understated athlete has proven a hit back in India.Also Read: Which country will win most medals at Paris Olympics?
Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11 Live Updates: Vinesh Phogat stunned Olympic champion Yui Susaki and then won her quarterfinal bout as well in women's 50kg wrestling. She is now one win away from confirming her first Olympic medal. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin final with a monster throw of 89.34m in his first attempt.Paris Olympics 2024, Day 11 Live Updates:Vinesh Phogat, looking for her first medal in her third Olympic appearance, started off in extraordinary fashion, stunning defending champion and the seemingly inconquerable Yui Susaki of Japan to go through to the women's 50kg quarterfinal. She then went on to win her quarterfinal bout as well and is now just one win away from confirming at least a silver medal for herself. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra started his gold medal defence by qualifying for the final in men's javelin with a monster throw of 89.30m in his first attempt itself. Earlier, Meanwhile, the men's table tennis team lost to China in the pre-quarterfinal.Vinesh now faces 2018 world championship bronze medallist Oksana Livach of Ukraine in the quarterfinal. Vinesh was the medal contender at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 for India. Her campaign in 2016 came to an end due to a career-threatening injury during the tournament while she missed out on a medal in Tokyo and later revealed that she was managing another injury during the tournament.Day 10 turned out to be a rollercoaster of emotions for India with athletes from the country finishing in fourth places in two different events. Badminton star Lakshya Sen, looking to become the first Indian man to win a singles medal at the Olympics and the third from his country to do so overall, got off to a good start but ultimately lost 21-13 16-21 11-21 defeat against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia. In shooting, Maheshwari Singh, Anant Jeet Singh reached the bronze medal match of mixed skeet, but lost in the medal encounter.In table tennis, India managed to seal a 3-2 win vs Romania in the team round of 16 and booked a quarter-final berth. In athletics, Kiran Pahal finished in seventh position in her Round 1 heat of women's 400m, and into the repechage stage. Meanwhile, Avinash Sable bagged fifth spot in men's 3000m steeplechase Round 1 Heat 2, and is through to the final. Nisha Dahiya was left extremely disappointed in wrestling, losing to North Korea's Pak Sol Gum in the quarters. She sustained a shoulder injury and is also out of repechage, which was confirmed after Pak's semi-final defeat.Also Read: Neeraj Chopra, who has gained unlikely stardom in India, closes in on another javelin success
Paris Olympics: Heartbreaking Disqualification for Vinesh PhogatIndian wrestler Vinesh Phogat faced a devastating setback at the Paris Olympics, as she was found marginally over the weight limit on the second day of competition in the 50 kg category. This disqualification means she will not compete for a medal on Wednesday evening.In an unfortunate turn of events, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after being slightly above the 50 kg weight limit on the morning of her gold medal bout. Despite the Indian team's best efforts through the night, she was just a few grams over the required weight.The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressed their regret in a statement: "It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the best efforts by the team through the night, she weighed in a few grams over 50kg this morning. No further comments will be made by the contingent at this time. The Indian team requests you respect Vinesh’s privacy. It would like to focus on the competitions on hand."Sources earlier indicated that Vinesh was approximately 100 grams over the permissible limit, leading to her disqualification. As per competition rules, this means she is not eligible even for a silver medal. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) later confirmed that Vinesh will be replaced by Yusneylis Guzman, the Cuban wrestler she defeated in the semi-final, in the gold-medal bout.The IOC statement read: "According to article 11 of the International Wrestling Rules, Vinesh will be replaced by the wrestler who lost against her in the Semifinal. Therefore Guzman Lopez Yusneylis (CUB) will compete in the Final. Repechage SUSAKI Yui (JPN) vs LIVACH Oksana (UKR) will become the Bronze Medal Match."Vinesh made the weight for Tuesday’s bouts, but competition rules require wrestlers to remain within their weight category on both days of the event.Also Read: Paris 2024 Olympics - Latest News, Schedules & Results
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is set to impose a three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal, according to a source who spoke to PTI on Thursday.Panghal's actions during the Olympics brought shame to the Indian contingent when she attempted to use her accreditation card to grant her sister access to the Athletes Village.On Wednesday, Panghal was eliminated from the Olympic competition after suffering a defeat in her first match in the women's 53kg weight class."The decision will be formally announced after she reaches India," the contingent source said.The breach of conduct was deemed serious enough to warrant their immediate return to India."Her sister was caught for impersonation and was taken to a police station to record her statement," a source had revealed last night.Also Read: Paris Olympics Day 13 Schedule
Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo Journey: A Tale of Grace, Greatness, and Unwavering DeterminationNeeraj Chopra's journey to Olympic success wasn't a mere dream; it was the result of three years of relentless dedication and consistent performance. At just 26 years old, Chopra has delivered remarkable results at two World Championships, an Asian Games, and now, at the Tokyo Olympics, Indians are beginning to realize just how fortunate they are to witness such an extraordinary talent.The 2024 Olympics have exposed India's shortcomings in sports, with only four bronze medals across two disciplines and a series of heartbreaking 4th place finishes in the first ten days in Paris. The thought of a silver or gold medal seemed almost impossible, especially after the tragic turn of events with Vinesh Phogat. Yet, amidst the gloom and doubt, Neeraj Chopra emerged, delivering a silver medal on a day when Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem threw an Olympic record of 92.97m to win his country's first-ever individual gold medal.With an almost surreal confidence, India began to entertain the possibility of gold. This newfound ambition, the calm assurance, and the ease with which people now consider the idea of contending for gold, marks a significant shift in a nation that has long been self-conscious about its meager Olympic medal count.However, there were no guarantees—this was the Olympics, after all. But in these Games, India experienced both the best and worst of times, with Neeraj Chopra ensuring the former. In the wake of the Vinesh Phogat shock and with few medals outside of Chateauroux, Chopra became the nation's only beacon of hope for gold.India's golden era in hockey is a distant memory, and with just two individual golds in nearly a century of Olympic participation, there was little reason for India to dream of gold. Yet, Chopra's Tokyo journey was no fluke. It took three years of consistent brilliance for Indians to start believing in the exceptional talent they have in Neeraj Chopra—a true force in the world of track and field.Chopra is not one to indulge in the national pastime of underperforming on the global stage. His success stands in stark contrast to the self-criticism that often follows India's sports failures. Unaccustomed to such elite greatness, Indians are still getting used to the idea of seeing one of their own consistently on the podium, though they haven't yet developed an entitlement to gold every time—thankfully.The humble and unfazed Chopra has established a unique, toxicity-free bond with his countrymen. They watch him chase gold without overwhelming him with unrealistic expectations, while Chopra, in turn, consistently delivers performances that leave the nation in awe. He's managed to keep the often-criticized Indian sports fans grounded and content, even as the prospect of a 90+ meter throw in Paris looms.Unlike cricket, where millions of young Indians aspire to follow in the footsteps of their heroes, javelin isn't a sport that sees thousands flocking to replicate Chopra's success. Yet, there is a growing realization that we are witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime global phenomenon. Chopra carries no airs, preferring to spend his time training with athletes from various disciplines and devoting months to honing his craft in quiet isolation abroad.Chopra remains immune to controversies—political or personal—because he approaches them with sincerity and decency, snuffing out any attempts at creating mischief. This approach may be a bit dull for the sensationalism-driven Indian media, but it works spectacularly for Chopra.His love for javelin is unwavering, and he dedicates entire seasons to perfecting his technique, undistracted by fame or arrogance. He makes the occasional appearance in TV commercials, meets people with genuine warmth, supports friends like Vinesh Phogat in their times of need, and pursues excellence without succumbing to the trappings of celebrity.Make no mistake, Neeraj Chopra is aware of his unique position. He knows that he is adored as long as he continues to bring home medals. But he is not beholden to anyone's expectations. He doesn't flaunt false humility or bow down to those in power. Instead, he quietly goes about his business, delivering on the big stage time and time again.At the age of 20, Chopra said, "If you think about the big numbers and names, you're competing only against the others. To me, what's important is that I compete against the best I have within me and try to beat that. Everything else will fall in place." Within himself, Chopra found his ambition, and in Chopra, India found its symbol of graceful greatness.FAQs About Neeraj Chopra and His JourneyWhat made Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo journey special?Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo journey was the culmination of three years of relentless dedication and consistent performance, leading to a historic silver medal at the Olympics.How has Neeraj Chopra impacted Indian sports?Neeraj Chopra has changed the narrative around Indian sports, instilling belief in a nation that has long struggled with Olympic success.What was Neeraj Chopra's biggest achievement in Tokyo?Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics, reaffirming his status as one of India's greatest athletes.How does Neeraj Chopra handle pressure and expectations?Chopra remains calm and focused, avoiding unnecessary distractions and controversies, and dedicating himself entirely to his sport.What is Neeraj Chopra's approach to training?Chopra is known for his rigorous training regimen, often spending months abroad to perfect his technique and maintain consistency.Why is Neeraj Chopra's success significant for India?Chopra's success is significant because it represents a shift in India's mindset, from accepting mediocrity to believing in the possibility of Olympic greatness.How has Neeraj Chopra remained humble despite his fame?Chopra stays grounded by focusing on his love for javelin and avoiding the trappings of celebrity life, maintaining genuine relationships with those around him.What challenges did Neeraj Chopra face on his journey?Chopra faced the usual challenges of elite sports, including injuries and intense competition, but his determination and focus helped him overcome them.What advice has Neeraj Chopra given to aspiring athletes?Chopra emphasizes the importance of competing against oneself, striving to improve with each performance rather than focusing solely on beating others.What is Neeraj Chopra's legacy in Indian sports?Neeraj Chopra's legacy is that of a trailblazer who has redefined Indian sports, showing that consistent hard work and dedication can lead to global greatness.
Jay Shah: The Leading Contender for ICC Chairman PositionJay Shah, the current Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is emerging as the leading candidate for the position of International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman. His potential appointment marks a significant shift in the governance of international cricket and reflects his growing influence within the sport. This article delves into Jay Shah's credentials, his impact on cricket administration, and the implications of his possible chairmanship for global cricket.Jay Shah’s Credentials and ExperienceJay Shah has been a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, having held the position of BCCI Secretary since 2019. His tenure has been marked by several notable achievements and reforms, including: 1. Revamping Domestic Cricket:Shah has been instrumental in overhauling domestic cricket structures, aiming to enhance the competitive spirit and standard of the game at the grassroots level. 2. Successful IPL Administration:Under his stewardship, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has continued to thrive, showcasing his adeptness in managing high-stakes cricketing events. 3. Strategic Partnerships:Shah has played a crucial role in negotiating strategic partnerships and sponsorships that have significantly boosted the financial health of Indian cricket. 4. Leadership During the Pandemic:His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic ensured the smooth conduct of cricketing events while adhering to health protocols. Impact on Global CricketShould Jay Shah assume the role of ICC Chairman, his extensive experience and leadership qualities could bring several positive changes to the global cricketing landscape: 1. Enhanced Governance:Shah’s tenure could lead to improved governance practices within the ICC, focusing on transparency and efficiency in decision-making processes. 2. Strengthening International Relations:With his strong background in managing bilateral and multilateral cricketing relations, Shah is likely to foster stronger ties between cricketing nations, promoting international cricket’s growth. 3. Innovation and Technology:His inclination towards embracing technology and innovation could result in the implementation of advanced systems and solutions to enhance the game’s appeal and administration. 4. Development of Emerging Markets:Shah’s leadership could prioritize the development of cricket in emerging markets, ensuring that the sport gains traction in new regions and broadens its global footprint. Implications of His ChairmanshipJay Shah’s potential chairmanship is expected to bring several key changes and opportunities: 1. Policy Reforms:Expect a series of policy reforms aimed at modernizing the ICC’s approach to international cricket management. These reforms could include changes in tournament structures, player welfare programs, and financial distributions. 2. Increased Focus on Grassroots Development:His commitment to grassroots development may lead to more investment in youth and domestic cricket programs worldwide, nurturing young talent and expanding the sport’s base. 3. Revitalization of ICC Tournaments:Shah’s vision could lead to the revitalization of ICC tournaments, with a focus on enhancing their competitiveness and global reach. 4. Strengthened Financial Stability:His experience in financial management and strategic partnerships could bolster the ICC’s financial stability, providing a robust platform for future initiatives and developments. ConclusionJay Shah’s potential ascent to the ICC Chairmanship represents a significant moment in international cricket’s governance. His extensive experience, proven leadership, and strategic vision could pave the way for transformative changes in the sport. As the cricketing world anticipates this development, Shah’s tenure could herald a new era of growth, innovation, and excellence in global cricket.FAQs:Who is Jay Shah?Jay Shah is the current Secretary of the BCCI and a prominent figure in Indian cricket administration.What are Jay Shah’s major achievements?His major achievements include revamping domestic cricket, successful IPL administration, strategic partnerships, and effective leadership during the pandemic.What changes could Jay Shah bring to the ICC?Jay Shah could bring enhanced governance, stronger international relations, innovation in technology, and increased focus on grassroots development.How might Jay Shah’s chairmanship impact global cricket tournaments?His chairmanship could lead to revitalized ICC tournaments with improved competitiveness and global reach.What are the potential benefits of Jay Shah’s leadership for emerging cricket markets?His leadership could prioritize the development of cricket in emerging markets, expanding the sport’s global footprint.
LAUSANNE: Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra delivered a remarkable performance in the Lausanne Diamond League, securing second place with a season-best throw of 89.49m. The 26-year-old's gritty display comes amidst ongoing fitness concerns, including a long-standing groin injury.Neeraj Chopra's Performance HighlightsChopra's performance was nothing short of impressive as he overcame a challenging start. Initially ranked fourth, he managed to move up the ranks with a throw of 85.58m in his fifth attempt. However, he saved his best for the last, launching his spear to an impressive 89.49m, narrowly surpassing his previous season-best of 89.45m, achieved during the Paris Olympics.His performance kept him in the running for the final round, as only the top three competitors after five rounds advance to the last attempt. Despite some concerns about his fitness, Chopra's mental toughness and determination were on full display.Competitors and ResultsThe event was dominated by two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who won with a massive throw of 90.61m in the second round. Germany's Julian Weber claimed third place with a throw of 87.08m.Peters' dominant performance solidified his place as a top contender in the Diamond League standings, while Chopra's strong showing earned him seven points, placing him joint third in the standings with a total of 15 points, tied with Weber. Peters leads the standings with 21 points, followed by Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, who is in second place with 16 points after finishing seventh in Lausanne with a throw of 82.03m.Neeraj Chopra's ReactionAfter the event, Chopra expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, "The feeling wasn't great at first, but I am happy with my throw, especially the second-best throw of my career on my last attempt. It was a tough start, but the comeback was really nice, and I enjoyed the fighting spirit I showed."Chopra emphasized the importance of mental resilience at such a high level of competition, particularly when his earlier throws were only in the 80-83m range. However, he pushed through in the final two attempts, finishing strong and securing his place in the top three.Chopra's Ongoing Groin InjuryChopra has been managing a groin injury since winning gold at the Budapest World Championships last year. Despite this, he continues to compete at an elite level. Earlier in the Paris Olympics, he claimed a silver medal, adding to his historic gold from the Tokyo Games three years ago. Notably, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97m, edging out Chopra for the gold in Paris. However, Nadeem was absent from the Lausanne field.Chopra had confirmed his participation in the Lausanne Diamond League only after deciding to postpone surgery until the end of the season. He has previously won the Lausanne leg in 2022 and 2023 and finished second in last year's Diamond League final in Eugene, USA, behind Vadlejch.Upcoming Diamond League EventsChopra's performance in Lausanne keeps him in contention for the Diamond League finals, scheduled for September 14 in Brussels. To qualify for the finale, Chopra needs to finish in the top six of the series standings. Before that, he will have another opportunity to secure his place in the final at the Zurich Diamond League on September 5, which also features a men's javelin throw event.This season, Chopra is yet to clinch a Diamond League win, finishing second in Doha earlier this year, also behind Vadlejch. However, with his season-best performance in Lausanne, Chopra continues to prove why he remains one of the most formidable javelin throwers on the global stage.Also Read: In Indias Paris Dickensian Olympics, Neeraj Chopras silver launches him into countrys....
Jay Shah's success in securing lucrative broadcast deals and organizing major events has been a key factor in his unanimous support for becoming the International Cricket Council's (ICC) new Independent Chair. Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave noted that the ICC board wanted to avoid internal politics and focus on Shah's effective leadership at the BCCI. Shah's accomplishments include hosting the Women's Premier League, successfully overseeing the 50-over World Cup in India, and securing significant broadcast deals for the IPL and BCCI. Shah's unopposed election on Tuesday, with the backing of 15 out of 16 directors during the nomination stage, is unprecedented, surpassing the support previous leaders like Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, or Shashank Manohar received at the ICC. One of the primary reasons for Shah's strong support is the uncertainty surrounding the broadcast deal with Disney Star, which has implications for a proposed fund dedicated to Test cricket. Shah, along with the England Cricket Board and Cricket Australia, has been advocating for this initiative, which aims to guarantee a match fee of $10,000 for Test cricketers from other countries. However, the plan's success hinges on resolving issues with Disney Star, as any revision to their $3 billion commitment for 2027 could impact the fund, valued at approximately Rs 125 crore. The future of the Test match fund appears uncertain until the next Future Tours Programme begins in 2027, unless a new economic model is devised. Discussions are ongoing about converting the Champions Trophy, currently an ODI tournament, into a T20 event. Shah's role in balancing T20 and preserving Test cricket could prove crucial in this context. Grave highlighted Shah's strategic approach to addressing these issues, particularly with the upcoming Olympics. The ICC seeks unity on complex matters, and a dedicated Test match fund would send a strong message about the format's importance, especially amidst the growing popularity of T20s. This fund could help other cricket boards operate more efficiently, particularly in countries outside of England and Australia, where broadcasters focus on shorter formats. In addition to Test match fees, a "touring fee" could be transformative for member boards. Shah is advocating for a fund of Rs 125 crore or more to cover these fees, recognizing the financial burden of hosting and touring, especially for smaller boards. Currently, host countries retain all revenue from bilateral series, but a touring fee could significantly increase revenue for teams playing in India, England, and Australia. Shah's commitment to prioritizing Test cricket is evident in India's busy bilateral series schedule, excluding Pakistan, since he took charge as BCCI secretary. India has played series with all full-member nations and sent its T20 team to Ireland and Zimbabwe while hosting Afghanistan at home. Shah has also introduced new incentives for India's long-format players, further demonstrating his dedication to Test cricket, an area where England and Australia sometimes fall short.Also Read: Jay Shah front-runner to take over as ICC chairman
Avani shot a total of 1159 across the three stages of kneeling, prone and standing while Mona aggregated 1147.India's Avani Lekhara, centre, and Mona Agarwal, right, pose for photos after winning the gold medal and bronze medal repectively in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at Paralympics 2024.Credit: PTI Photo Chateauroux: India's ace shooter Avani Lekhara entered the final of the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition after finishing the qualification in seventh place at the ongoing Paralympics here on Tuesday.The other Indian shooter in the field, Mona Agarwal, however, could not clear the qualification hurdle and ended in the 13th position.Avani shot a total of 1159 across the three stages of kneeling, prone and standing while Mona aggregated 1147.The top eight shooters from the qualification progress to the finals.This SH1 class is designated for athletes with lower limb impairment for competition in rifle shooting events.After kneeling and prone, Avani was holding on to the eighth position and Mona was 15th. Having started the standing stage with a disappointing 92, back-to back series of 96 lifted her into the seventh position, and a 97, in the last series, further brightened her prospects of reaching the final.The 22-year-old Avani, paralysed waist-down owing to a car accident that she suffered as an 11-year-old, claimed a landmark gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle SH1 event last Friday. In the same event, Mona bagged a bronze.She successfully defended her title three years after taking the Tokyo Games by storm, becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games with a record score of 249.7 in the final.However, Avani could not replicate that form in the mixed 10m air prone SH1 event on Sunday, and ended the competition in the 11th position with a total score of 632.8.Also Read: Which country will win most medals at Paris Olympics?
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced cash awards of Rs 75 lakh to the gold medallists, Rs 50 lakh for the silver winners and Rs 30 lakh for the Indian athletes who have won bronze in the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris. Those excelling in mixed teams events, like archer Sheetal Devi, will get richer by Rs 22.5 lakh. The minister announced this during an event organised to felicitate the medallists at the mega-event.Mandaviya also pledged full support and facilities for para-athletes to aim for more medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics."The country is rising in Paralympics and para sports. From 4 medals in 2016, India have won 19 medals in Tokyo and 29 in Paris with 18th place finish," Mandaviya said."We will provide all the facilities to all of our para-athletes so that we can win more medals and gold medals in 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics." India concluded their historic Paris Paralympics campaign with 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, marking the country's best performance in the competition's history.India also crossed the 50-medal mark in Paralympic Games history with their excellent performance.Swarmed by hundreds of supporters, India's Paralympic medal-winners returned to a jubilant welcome on Tuesday after securing the unprecedented haul in the French capital.The men's javelin throw F41 final in the Paris Paralympic Games earned India its 29th and final medal of the campaign, as well as the 7th gold medal, thanks to Navdeep Singh. Though the event ended on a controversial note, with Navdeep's initial silver being upgraded due to Iranian athlete's disqualification over the display of a flag, the India star was elated to put the Tokyo Paralympics ghosts to bed. After making history for India, earning first-ever medal in the F41 category of the Paralympics, Naval drew comparisons with India's Olympics star Neeraj Chopra.Neeraj had famously earned a gold medal for India in the Tokyo Olympics, before adding as silver to his trophy cabinet in the Paris Olympics. Seeing Navdeep bag a the yellow metal in Paris Para Games, his coach Naval Singh claimed that his ward's technique is even better than Neeraj's."I knew Navdeep was going to make me and India proud. He has done a lot of hard work. Navdeep ki technique Neeraj Chopra se bhi behtar hai (Navdeep's technique is even better than Neeraj Chopra's). If he were in able-bodied athletics, he would have done wonders. But we are all proud of Navdeep. This is just the start for him-he is going to break several records," Navdeep's coach told Times of India.Navdeep also lauded his coach for the work the two put together over the years, finally reaping the rewards in Paris Paralympics."My coach, Naval Singh, has worked a lot with me. He has trained me for almost seven years. He has played a big role in my career. Whatever I am today, it's because of him. He has made me an international-level javelin thrower. All the credit for my technique and foundation goes to him," Navdeep said.Also Read: Check out five significant types of swimming styles!
Why Arshdeep Singh is the rapid-firing run-killer of Indian T20I team?The 25-year-old Arshdeep Singh has vaulted past Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer; he is just five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's 96.In a country where unbridled expectations are an entitlement for cricket fans, Arshdeep Singh can occasionally shuttle between becoming a leading T20I bowling exponent and just another run-machine (from the wrong end).But it is not for nothing that the left-arm seamer has emerged as a bowling mainstay for India in the shortest format. In only two and a half years and 59 T20Is, the 25-year-old Arshdeep has vaulted past greats Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer. He is only five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s 96 at the top.Arshdeep can flood social media timelines for his profligacy at the death on rough evenings, like the recent showing in a defeat to South Africa in Gqeberha. But a review of his nearly 30-month run in the blues suggests he’s been clear of his contemporaries on most accounts.Powerplay surgeOnly 13 T20Is into his career, Arshdeep was up playing a World Cup in Australia. Two years in, he has a title to his name while already becoming India’s highest wicket-taking (27) pacer in the tournament. Despite Bhuvneshwar being phased out of the national squad, India have not struggled for early wickets, with Arshdeep taking up the mantle, even freeing up Bumrah and other seamers to handle the later stages.Since his debut, the Punjab pacer has racked up 37 wickets at an impressive 7.51 economy in the first six. He has dismissed 32 openers in this time, already the sixth-best among all pacers in T20Is.Not bad at the deathDeath-bowling numbers are bound to look inferior when placed aside the inimitable Bumrah’s tally – 41 wickets at a gobsmacking 6.82 economy rate! If one would keep him as the neutral base to judge everybody else, Arshdeep is not far out on the leaderboard. In fact, he’s picked up 46 wickets, nine more than his PP shares, and stands eighth on the all-time list.Though none have registered as many scalps as him between overs 17-20 since his debut, Arshdeep’s slightly alarming 9.11 economy is one of the areas where he needs to put in an acute patchwork. Of the nine bowlers who have picked as many wickets as him at the death, Arshdeep’s economy is the fourth-worst, with only Tim Southee (9.13), Chris Jordan (9.44) and Mark Adair (9.92) behind him.Most Powerplay wickets (1-6) since 2022 (Full-Member Teams)BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)57377.51Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)40296.01Shaheen Afridi (PAK)32257.32Tim Southee (NZ)33236.69Most Death Overs (17-20) wickets since 2022BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)48469.11Mark Adair (IRE)413010.96Haris Rauf (PAK)31268.32Tim Southee (NZ)28237.18But that shouldn’t deter Arshdeep too much as he enjoys a gung-ho approach for wickets in the format. With a bowler like Bumrah to plug the gaps at the other end in more intense contests like the World Cup, Arshdeep’s primary target is zeroed in on hunting early wickets.Arshdeep and Bumrah have featured in 10 T20Is (eight in T20 World Cup 2024) together, with both pacers taking 19 wickets each. Arshdeep’s economy rate stands at 7.34 with Bumrah in the XI, a considerable improvement from his career eco. of 8.34.When left to fend without the senior pacer, Arshdeep’s strike rate climbs from 12.0 to 13.6 with a sharper spike in his economy, leaking 8.57 runs per over.Consequently, 73 of his 92 wickets have witnessed batters falling before they have crossed 20. Fifteen of those have directly resulted in ducks in the opponent’s scorecard, making up over 16 percent of his total dismissals. It is only bettered by Bhuvneshwar (19 wickets) among Indians.Most T20I wickets for India (pacers)PlayerSpanInnsWktsBBIAveEconSRArshdeep Singh2022-202459924/918.478.3413.28Bhuvneshwar Kumar2012-202286905/423.16.9619.9Jasprit Bumrah2016-202469893/717.746.2716.95Hardik Pandya2016-202496884/1626.848.2319.55Unsurprisingly, Arshdeep’s brilliant 13.28 strike rate is the best amongst all 11 international pacers who have managed at least as many wickets as him in the format.World leader at 25Not many have succeeded in building an empire of wickets before turning 26 amidst the brutality of T20I batting. Arshdeep’s 92 is only bettered by Shaheen Afridi (96) among quicks. That is a mighty fine achievement when one factors in the next-best Indian pacer – Bumrah – totalled only 51 wickets in 42 appearances (between 2016-19) before his 26th birthday.The Indian system has endured a painstakingly extensive chapter of ignorance to slam-bang batters in T20Is. While the bats have finally gained acceptance, an out-and-out wicket-taker in Arshdeep also deserves his share of credit and patience on the off days in between.
Smriti Mandhana has done it again! 'What a player!'—as she becomes the first-ever cricketer to hit four centuries in women’s ODIs in a single year, making India proud on the global stage.On Wednesday, December 11, Smriti achieved the feat at the WACA Ground in Perth during the third One-Day International between Australia and India. Smriti opened the innings for Harmanpreet Kaur's squad in the 299-run chase, scoring 105 runs off 109 balls with 14 fours and one six. The left-handed batsman contributed 118 runs for the second wicket alongside Harleen Deol (39) to keep India in contention, but following Deol's exit, India lost momentum and was bowled out for 215 runs in 45.1 overs.Mandhana achieved her half-century from 50 balls in the 14th over, as India's outlook appeared promising with a run rate over five an over and just one wicket lost. She reached her century by guiding a delivery from King to short fine leg, achieving the milestone in 103 balls. Nevertheless, she was out just two overs later for 105, triggering India's downfall.This century marked Mandhana's fourth of the year, coming after two back-to-back centuries against South Africa in June and one more against New Zealand in October. Her accomplishment of four centuries within a single calendar year establishes a new benchmark in women's ODIs, exceeding the former record set by seven players, who each hit three centuries in a year.Also Read: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya set to miss first 2 ODIs against AustraliaMandhana's recent century has also enhanced her rank on the all-time century leaderboard in women's ODIs, increasing her total to nine. She is currently level with Nat Sciver-Brunt, Chamari Athapaththu, and Charlotte Edwards in shared fourth position. Tammy Beaumont, who has 10 ODI centuries, is the next goal for Mandhana.Top ODI Centuries in a Single Calendar YearPlayerCenturiesYearSmriti Mandhana42024Belinda Clark31997Meg Lanning32016Amy Satterthwaite32016Sophie Devine32018Sidra Amin32022Nat Sciver-Brunt32023Laura Wolvaardt32024Mandhana's outstanding performance in 2024 highlights her position as one of the top batters in women's cricket, even with India's difficulties in the series against Australia.
History has been written, and the chessboard saw the emergence of a brilliant new star as Gurkesh Dommaraju achieved the title of the youngest World Chess Champion! FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, Match 14 Singapore Gukesh D versus Ding Liren. Gukesh D on Thursday made history by becoming the youngest world champion after Ding Liren made a mistake in the final match of the world chess championship, a moment when tiebreaks seemed likely.As the endgame stretched into the fifth hour, Ding committed a mistake that led to his loss of the game, the match, and the title.It appeared we were on the verge of tiebreaks, but Gurkesh Dommaraju continued to push and succeeded in making Ding falter. In many matches during the 2024 World Chess Championship, Ding Liren was behind on the clock. The world champion had 23 minutes fewer on the clock following the 23rd move. Gurkesh Dommaraju introduced a few new ideas in the opening phase to challenge the world champion.Emotional Side of Gurkesh and his FamilyThe tears in Gurkesh's eyes and the shock in his father's expression were the biggest proof. The subsequent embrace between the two was merely the emotional conclusion of a protracted journey."I have envisioned this moment since I began my chess journey at around 7... but the dream was likely greater for them than it was for me," Gukesh expressed regarding his parents after defeating Ding in the final moments of the 14th game on Thursday. The Indian achieved the necessary 7.5 points compared to Liren's 6.5 by winning the final classical time control game in the 14-game match, which appeared likely to end in a draw for most of the time.Gurkesh Dommaraju Honors Viswanathan AnandGurkesh's victory also acted as a homage to Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand, the last Indian to possess the world title before Gurkesh Dommaraju.Viswanathan Anand, a five-time world champion, surrendered his title to Magnus Carlsen in 2013. Looking back on this legacy, Gukesh Dommaraju remembered viewing that crucial game and how it motivated him: “11 years ago, the championship was lost by India. While I was observing the match in 2013, I sat in the stands and thought how exciting it would be to be in the box.Also Read: Mandhana Shatters Records 1st Woman to Hit 4 Centuries in a Year
Life changing movement: Mumbai cricketer Simran Shaikh on Sunday became the most expensive player at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction 2025, as Gujarat Giants acquired her for Rs 1.90 crore, while veteran Indian player Sneh Rana went unsold in Bengaluru.After Kashvee Gautam, who earned Rs 2cr from the Gujarat Giants previous season, Simran is currently the second-highest paid uncapped player. However, if her father had listened to the doubters, Simran's cricket career might have been cut short. Simran Shaikh said "Being poor and from a Muslim family, playing cricket wasn't an easy decision. My father was told, "Jahid, kya kar raha hai tu" (What are you doing?). She needs to learn how to do home chores, or ghar ka kaam. She won't succeed in sports. However, my dad didn't ask me to quit playing. Simran Shaikh remarked, "The same people have come to congratulate our family today."Jahid and his spouse, Akhtari Bano, found it difficult to make ends meet on the wages of a wireman. With three brothers and four sisters, Simran is the third of eight children. Simran had instructed her father to improve the family's lot by using the large paycheck."Gali-kuchar mein nikal diya zindagi bhar yah. Rahe zhopde mein. In the slum, we have always lived close to little streets with exposed gutters. Our family consists of eleven members who share two rooms. We will now live a respectable life and purchase a nice home with this money. Jahid told this newspaper, "Thank God I didn't follow my friends' advice to discourage Simran from playing cricket.In a bidding competition that took place between Giants and Delhi Capitals, the Giants ultimately triumphed with the successful bid, incorporating a batter with outstanding power into their roster.Gujarat Giants coach Michael Klinger acknowledged that they aimed to acquire Simran and Dottin, who is rejoining the franchise for the 2025 edition, and successfully secured both players. He disclosed that the management was monitoring the domestic tournaments in India closely, and Simran's capability for power hitting and tendency to hit sixes immediately when batting lower in the order is exactly what the team seeks for the upcoming season.In the just finished Senior Women's T20 Trophy, Simran scored 176 runs in 11 games, with a best of 47.Also Read: Mandhana Shatters Records 1st Woman to Hit 4 Centuries in a Year
After hitting his 22nd Test half-century, Ravindra Jadeja performed his iconic sword celebration. Jadeja scored a solid century in the IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024.Ravindra Jadeja displayed exceptional determination, achieving a gritty not-out fifty, helping India reach 180 for six in the rain-impacted post-lunch period on the fourth day of the third Test match.Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy maintained their position at the crease while the weather disrupted play. The team remains behind by 265 runs.Although losing a few wickets, Team India succeeded in scoring 167/6 by lunch. With rain expected later today, Rohit Sharma’s team would be aiming for a draw already. During the afternoon session, a delay occurred because the rain intensified. The game continued after 20 minutes, but the rain came back after just 10 minutes.Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy guided India to Lunch in Brisbane, where India needed 79 more runs to steer clear of a follow-on, with the score at 167/6. KL Rahul’s brave effort concluded at 84 from 139 deliveries when he was dismissed by Nathan Lyon due to an incredible catch by Steve Smith. Rahul remained resolute despite several rain interruptions during Day 3 and a short break in the opening session today. He abandoned the ball and remained patient as his teammates collapsed around him until he eventually discovered some form of support in Jadeja, who is batting for the first time in this series.When Rahul fell, the pair's partnership was at 67 off 115. On Day 4 of the third Test match between Australia and India at the Gabba, rain forced a post-drinks break, although their stand reached fifty minutes when play began in the first session.India remain 394 runs off Australia’s total, with the hosts’ mammoth first innings combined with cheap wickets meaning they are not only looking at a win, but the potential of a massive, spirit-sapping kind that India will suffer the hangover from heading into the rest of the series. Australia have the potential to run through India’s batting extremely cheaply, giving them the opportunity to enforce the follow on and still give themselves four or five sessions to try and bowl out India once again.India has not been compelled to follow on in a Test match since their 2011 tour of England, but with Australia seeking wickets and needing 194 runs with only 6 wickets left to evade the follow-on, much will depend on the experience of senior batsmen Rahul and Rohit. They can find some comfort in the presence of skilled batters like Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy, but they understand that they must considerably reduce the total on their own instead of depending on the all-round pair.Also Read: Why Arshdeep Singh is the rapid-firing run-killer of Indian T20I team
Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement could mark the beginning of a significant transition for the Indian cricket team. As per a report by Cricbuzz, this shift might begin during the England tour scheduled for June-July next year. The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India's last red-ball series of the year, might also signal the end of an era for India's "OG generation," a term used by Ashwin during his retirement announcement at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 18.Ashwin was a key member of a group that included Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ravindra Jadeja—players who became the backbone of the team following the retirement of legends like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and VVS Laxman between 2012 and 2013. The fact that Ashwin is the first among this core to step down has taken many by surprise.Indirect signals of a new phase for Team IndiaWhile Ashwin's decision appears voluntary, there is speculation that subtle indications may have influenced it. According to Cricbuzz, the upcoming transition could gain momentum during India's next Test series in England, beginning in the summer of 2025. Though no official directive seemed to prompt Ashwin's retirement, the team’s choices in recent matches might have sent an indirect message. This situation draws parallels with the 2008 transition when multiple senior players retired in quick succession.Ashwin’s omission from the playing XI in the Perth Test, where Washington Sundar was chosen over him and Ravindra Jadeja, raised eyebrows. This marked a significant shift, as Ashwin, India’s second-highest wicket-taker with 675 scalps, has seldom been overshadowed by another off-spinner. While Ashwin has often been benched in overseas Tests in favor of Jadeja, being overlooked for Sundar was seen as a more pointed message.A similar path for other senior players?The murmurs around Ashwin’s performance, particularly after a lackluster series against New Zealand, were likely noticed by the spinner himself. While there’s no confirmation that selectors directly pushed him toward retirement, such developments would not have gone unnoticed by a seasoned professional. With India’s chances of making the WTC final now slim, other senior players might also face similar circumstances.The next Test cycle, beginning with a five-match series in England, could see the baton being passed to a younger generation. Leadership changes may also be on the horizon, potentially marking a new chapter for Indian cricket.Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja Scores 22nd Half Century in Ind vs AUS Test Series
