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WPL 2024 Eliminator: Mumbai Indians Hope for History to Repeat Against Royal Challengers Bangalore

15Mar

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Cricket, Sports

WPL 2024 Eliminator: Mumbai Indians Hope for History to Repeat Against Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Eliminator on Friday pits defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a rematch with high stakes. MI Seeks Redemption After Recent Loss to RCB MI draws parallels to their 2023 season, where they overcame a similar mid-season slump to win the Eliminator. Coach Devieka Palshikaar highlights their strong bowling attack and the return of opener Yastika Bhatia as reasons for optimism. However, concerns remain about MI's batting, particularly their middle-order's performance against RCB, where they were thoroughly outplayed by Ellyse Perry's all-round brilliance. RCB Aims to Capitalize on Momentum in the WPL 2024 Eliminator Despite inconsistency throughout the season, RCB scraped into the playoffs ...

Reports: Shreyas Iyer May Miss A Few IPL 2024 Matches Due To Back Injury

14Mar

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Reports: Shreyas Iyer May Miss A Few IPL 2024 Matches Due To Back Injury

Shreyas Iyer updates: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer's participation in the upcoming IPL 2024 season is shrouded in doubt after reports emerged suggesting a recurrence of his chronic back injury. A Times of India report claims the pain returned following Iyer's valiant 95-run knock for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. This development casts a shadow over KKR's IPL campaign, potentially sidelining their captain for the crucial initial matches. The news comes as a significant setback for Shreyas Iyer, who was already under pressure to perform well after being excluded from the BCCI's central contract list (more on this here). The IPL is a vital platform for him to showcase his abilities and potentially regain his place in the national team. Missing...

Delhi Toofans Stages Comeback to Thrash Calicut Heroes, Top PVL Super 5 Standings

14Mar

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Sports, Volleyball

Delhi Toofans Stages Comeback to Thrash Calicut Heroes, Top PVL Super 5 Standings

In a nail-biting encounter at the Prime Volleyball League, Delhi Toofans emerged victorious over Calicut Heroes, claiming the top spot in the Super 5 points table. Delhi Toofans Triumph After Initial Setback The match began with a close first set, where both teams displayed exceptional skill (14-16). Calicut capitalized on crucial moments, with Ukkra Pandian and Jerome Vinith leading the charge. Despite Daniel Aponza's powerful smashes for Delhi, a net fault proved costly, handing Calicut the lead. Dominant Delhi Rebounds to Clinch Victory Undeterred, Delhi bounced back in the second set. A successful review at 8-8 ignited their momentum, and with the help of opposite hitter Lazar Dodic, they secured a crucial 15-9 win. The third set continued Delhi's dominance. Dodic a...

Singapore Smash 2024: Sharath Kamal Upsets World No. 13, Reaches Round of 16

14Mar

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Others, Sports

Singapore Smash 2024: Sharath Kamal Upsets World No. 13, Reaches Round of 16

Veteran Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal pulled off a remarkable feat at the Singapore Smash 2024, defeating World No. 13 Darko Jorgic to reach the round of 16. Sharath Stuns Jorgic in Dominant Display at Singapore Smash 2024 Despite being ranked significantly lower (World No. 88), Sharath showcased exceptional skill and composure to overpower Jorgic of Slovenia. The final score of 3-1 (8-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9) reflects Sharath's dominance after a close first game loss. This victory wasn't Sharath's only impressive performance. He had to fight his way through the qualifying rounds, defeating players from Romania, Japan, and Slovenia to secure his spot in the main draw. There, he continued his winning streak with a convincing 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-6) victory over Chilean oppo...

Nitin Narang Elected as New President of All India Chess Federation (AICF) for 2024-27 Term

14Mar

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News, Sports

Nitin Narang Elected as New President of All India Chess Federation (AICF) for 2024-27 Term

Nitin Narang of Haryana has been elected as the new president of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) for the term 2024-27. The election took place during the AICF General Body meeting in New Delhi, adhering to the National Sports Code. Narang succeeds Sanjay Kapoor in this role. In addition to the presidency, the General Body appointed new office bearers. Dev A Patel from Gujarat has been named the new Secretary, taking over from Bharat Singh Chauhan. International Arbiter Dharmendra Kumar from Bihar has been appointed as the Treasurer, replacing Naresh Sharma. Other AICF Updates The AICF General Body also elected six vice presidents and six joint secretaries. The vice presidents are Anil Kumar Raizada (Uttar Pradesh), Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua (West Bengal), Raghvendra Si...

ISL 2023-24 Stats: Who is Leading the Golden Boot Race?

14Mar

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Football, Sports

ISL 2023-24 Stats: Who is Leading the Golden Boot Race?

The Indian Super League (ISL) continues to enthrall fans with its exciting matches and top-notch performances. The battle for the Golden Boot and Golden Glove heats up as the season progresses. Diamantakos Takes Charge in Golden Boot Race Kerala Blasters' Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for the Golden Boot award. His recent brace against Mohun Bagan SG propelled him to the top spot with 12 goals, even though he has played fewer games than his closest competitor, Roy Krishna of Odisha FC (12 goals in 18 matches). Here's a look at the top scorers as per the ISL 2023-24 stats: RankingPlayerTeamMatches PlayedGoals1Dimitrios DiamantakosKerala Blasters15122Roy KrishnaOdisha FC18123Jason CummingsMohun Bagan Super Giant1694Dimitrios P...

Ashwin reclaims top spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings, Bumrah dethroned!

14Mar

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Ashwin reclaims top spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings, Bumrah dethroned!

Ravichandran Ashwin has cemented his place as a modern-day great by regaining the No. 1 ranking in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings. This impressive feat comes after his stellar performance with a nine-wicket haul in his historic 100th Test match against England. Ashwin Enjoys Dominant Return to the Top Ashwin's fiery bowling spells (4/51 & 5/77) in the final Test against England propelled him past his compatriot Jasprit Bumrah to reclaim the top spot. This marks Ashwin's sixth stint at the pinnacle of the Test bowling rankings, with his first reign beginning in December 2015. Yadav's Meteoric Rise Kuldeep Yadav, who achieved the fastest fifty Test wickets for India in terms of balls bowled, also witnessed a significant rise. His seven-wicket haul in the Dh...

Vidarbha Dig Deep to Extend Ranji Trophy Final Against Mumbai

14Mar

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Vidarbha Dig Deep to Extend Ranji Trophy Final Against Mumbai

The Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium has taken a dramatic turn. Chasing a mammoth target of 538, Vidarbha displayed exceptional grit and determination to bat through Day Four and extend the match into the final day. Karun Nair, Akshay Wadkar Lead Vidarbha Fightback Veteran batsman Karun Nair led the fightback for Vidarbha with a defiant knock of 74 runs. He batted for nearly five hours, anchoring the innings on a pitch that offered slow turn. Wicketkeeper-batsman Akshay Wadkar provided crucial support with a fluent unbeaten 56, his uppercut off Tushar Deshpande being the shot of the day. Early Setbacks Overcome by Crucial Innings in Ranji Trophy Final Vidarbha lost their openers cheaply but a dropped catch by Hardik Tamore on Karun Nai...

14Mar

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Sports

Sadiku Brace Powers Mohun Bagan to Dramatic Win Over Kerala Blasters

The Indian Super League (ISL) witnessed a thrilling encounter on Wednesday as Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged past Kerala Blasters 4-3 at the Nehru Stadium. Albanian forward Armando Sadiku emerged as the hero for the visitors, scoring a crucial brace. Sadiku Steals the Show with Clinical Finishing for Mohun Bagan Despite playing a short turnaround fixture, Mohun Bagan displayed grit and determination. Sadiku opened the scoring with a clever run and finish, leaving the Blasters' defense in disarray. He added another goal later in the match, further solidifying Bagan's lead. Blasters Fight Back Through Diamantakos Double Kerala Blasters refused to surrender without a fight. Vibin Mohanan opened their account with a well-placed strike, followed by a brace from Dimitrios Diamant...

National Para Badminton Championship Takes Off in Jamshedpur

13Mar

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Badminton, Sports

National Para Badminton Championship Takes Off in Jamshedpur

The sporting spirit is set to soar in Jamshedpur as the National Para Badminton Championship kicks off on March 19th, 2024. This prestigious four-day event, continuing until March 23rd, brings together over 300 para athletes from across India to showcase their talent and determination. Paralympic Stars Set to Shine Badminton enthusiasts can expect to witness some of India's most celebrated para badminton players in action. The championship boasts the participation of Tokyo Paralympic gold medallists Pramod Bhagat from Odisha and Krishna Nagar from Rajasthan. Additionally, there's a strong possibility of seeing Paralympic silver medalist Suhas L Yathiraj grace the court as well. A Range of Exciting Matches At National Para Badminton Championship The National Para Badminto...