From Times of India
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Ravindra Jadeja turns Superman to pull off a one-handed blinder, leaves skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in total disbelief. Watch
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja pulled off a miraculous one-handed stunner to send Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul packing for 82 in Lucknow in Indian Premier League match on Friday.Often regarded as a live wire on the field and one of the greatest fielders of his time, Jadeja showcased sensational hand-eye co-ordination to pluck a blinder out of thin air.The incident took place on the first ball of the 18th over when Matheesha Pathirana threw a back of length...
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Amid 'too many questionable' decisions being made this IPL, Tom Moody calls for specialist third umpires
NEW DELHI: The decision making, especially from the third umpires, this Indian Premier League season has been pretty ordinary.Despite having an abundance of technology at their disposal for assistance, quite a few controversial calls from the umpires have turned the heads around of fans and cricket pundits. And one such decision was made by third umpire Nitin Menon on Thursday, when a wide was sent upstairs for a review from Mumbai Indians batter in the match against Punjab Kings.—...
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'...Was a little scared honestly': Rohit Sharma on pitch invasion during MI-RR clash
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma admitted to feeling a bit uneasy when a fan entered the ground and stood beside him during the 17th edition clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Wankhede Stadium.The Indian skipper clarified that he was in the midst of setting up the field while positioned at the slips when the incident occurred on April 1st."He (the fan) just said I am a big fan and I want a hug. I said yeah hug but please don't do that otherwise you'll be in big trouble. I was...
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'Was not able to sleep...': KL Rahul admits to making 'a few mistakes' during his early captaincy days
NEW DELHI: Two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League and KL Rahul has already taken the franchise to play-offs twice.But before joining LSG, Rahul had captained Punjab Kings for a couple of seasons but could not take them to the knock-outs. The right-hand batter, who has also captained India, recently shed light on his struggles as a leader, pointing out that he did make a few mistakes early in his captaincy days. Rahul credited his current success as leader to trusting...
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Two Indian-origin men among six arrested in Canada's $22.5 million gold, cash heist
NEW DELHI: At least two Indian-origin men among the six individuals were arrested in connection with Canada's largest gold heist case that took place at Toronto's main airport last year.The heist, which took place on April 17, 2023, involved the theft of a cargo container carrying over 22 million Canadian dollars' worth of gold bars and foreign currency from a secure storage facility at Pearson International Airport. The stolen cargo had just arrived on an Air Canada flight from Zurich,...
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How could six teams from Bundesliga qualify for UEFA Champions League 2024/25 season?
NEW DELHI: Bundesliga, Germany's top-flight football league, has found itself in a complex situation for determining the teams that qualify for European competitions, particularly the prestigious Champions League. The number of qualifying spots can vary depending on the performance of German teams in the current season's European competitions.Traditionally, the top four teams in the Bundesliga qualify for the Champions League. However, due to the revamped format of the Champions League, which...
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'Itna pyaar milna...': MI captain Hardik Pandya expresses gratitude towards city of Mumbai
NEW DELHI: As the captain of Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Hardik Pandya expressed his profound gratitude and humility towards the city of Mumbai.Speaking on Star Sports' Captains' Speak segment, he acknowledged the immense love and support he has received from the city, stating, "I am truly grateful. Itna pyaar milna (getting so much love) is a blessing in itself. Words don't come into my mouth sometimes. I am very happy and overwhelmed." 109387738Pandya's...
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'The only problem is...': AB de Villiers on Shivam Dube's chances to make the T20 World Cup squad
NEW DELHI: South African cricketing icon AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind Indian batter Shivam Dube, advocating for his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad. De Villiers, renowned for his astute cricketing insights, hailed Dube's exceptional performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League season.Addressing his audience on his YouTube channel, De Villiers lauded Dube's contribution to CSK's success, remarking, "Shivam Dube finds himself in a spot where he could possibly make that...
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Impact player a hit for IPL, but is it good for Indian cricket?
With teams being more proficient in IPL 2024 with the use of the impact sub, a concept they struggled a bit with last season, the tournament has effectively become a 12-a-side tournament?IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEJos Buttler was the latest Impact Player to make a match-winning contribution as Rajasthan Royals set about hunting down Kolkata Knight Riders' sizeable 223/6 on Tuesday. Effectively a batter, a foreign player, and a white-ball great, had replaced a bowler, who...
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'Gussa nahi gussa nahi': Rishabh Pant's stump-mic chatter goes viral after calming down furious Kuldeep Yadav
NEW DELHI: A captain's job in cricket is not only confined to making tactical moves to adjusting field placements and managing the bowling and batting order based on the match's dynamics. He should also intervene if players from his team engage in a spontaneous altercation or conflict.Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant exhibited a brilliant example of being a leader when Kuldeep Yadav lost his cool during the IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.The incident occurred when...
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Crew Box Office: Kareena Kapoor Khan,Tabu and Kriti Sanon starrer crosses 70 crore mark
Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon starrer Crew, in less than 3 weeks at the box office, has crossed a major landmark! The film has earned Rs 70 crore and withstood competition from releases like Shaitaan, Madgaon Express, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan.In its first week, Crew earned Rs 43.75 crore and went on to add another Rs 21.45 crore in the second week. After collecting Rs Rs 90 lakhs on Friday, Rs 1.6 crore on Saturday and Rs 1.7 crore on...
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Shakti Anand and Neeharika Roy express their wish to visit Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir; wish Happy Ram Navmi to the fans
Popular actors Shakti Anand and Neeharika Roy have discussed the importance of Ram Navami and expressed their desire to visit the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.The actors not only open up about the importance of the day and what values it hold for them but also wish fans a very happy Ram Navmi. They also shared how they have offered prayers to the lord and are celebrating the occasion.Shakti, who essays the role of Karan Luthra in 'Kundali Bhagya', said: "Ram Navami holds great significance in my life....