Following a defeat, LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka reconvenes with skipper KL Rahul. Overuse of the Internet

The Lucknow Super Giants no longer control their own destiny in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 play-off competition. The LSG lead by KL Rahul are all but eliminated from the IPL playoff race with their Tuesday loss to the Delhi Capitals. Since the last few days, LSG has been the subject of bad press, especially in relation to its owner Sanjiv Goenka. It resulted from an animated conversation that was captured on camera with Rahul following LSG's defeat to SunRisers Hyderabad. Huge trolling resulted from it.With only 12 points from 13 games, the LSG's run-rate is appalling. It dropped to -0.769 following their 10-wicket loss against SunRisers Hyderabad. Following their defeat at DC, it dropped to -0.787.  Out of the four clubs vying for the fourth berth, they have the lowest run rate. They are virtually eliminated from the playoff race.Following their most recent defeat, Goenka and Rahul were pictured once more. It was, however, completely unanimated. Throughout the play against DC, the camera nearly always panned towards Goenka anytime KL Rahul did something noteworthy or went loose. His response went viral throughout the game. An online photo of the two having supper together before the match also went viral.Following the 2024 IPL Delhi Caps defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants, KL Rahul was spotted talking with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka. Both GT and RCB are clearly the best options for KL Rahul should he decide to leave LSG at the end of this season. /vxIFlCvu2g pic.twitter.com/DCVLSG #IPL2024  

Five openers who are changing T20 cricket in the IPL 2024

What is the connection between Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Jake Fraser-McGurk? In the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2024, all three of the openers have strike rates more than 200. More than 12 runs per over, that is. Additionally, they have healthy averages of 41, 53, and 36, respectively, indicating that they have made significant runs—not just cameos—contributing to the team.With strike rates of 183 and 182, respectively, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt are a little lower than the other three. However, their methods and outcomes are comparable. Their respective healthy averages are 38 and 40.The carefree mindset exhibited by these batsmen has altered anticipations regarding the potential of Twenty20 cricket. On strong batting surfaces, one can expect scores of over 240 in 20 overs at a rate of 12 an over, and over 90 in the 6-over powerplay at a rate of 15 an over.It's no longer unusual to swing the bat from the opening ball of the inning in a baseball fashion. With the exception of bowler-friendly wickets that challenge batting technique, the traditional elbows-up approach is disappearing.Power hitters are warming up for sixes rather than boundaries during practice. To continue pounding the ball for extended periods of time, they are also developing their muscle memory.  

PM Modis response to the query about the Indian cricket coach; plus more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that "it is my resolve" that "I will not do Hindu-Muslim" and that "the day I do Hindu-Muslim, I will be unworthy of public life" on the day he submitted his nomination from Varanasi. These statements followed his criticism of the Congress a few days prior, when he remarked, "Muslims have the first claim to the nation's resources... They will distribute (this riches) to infiltrators and those with more offspring.In the meantime, BJP president J P Nadda has not only defended every one of PM Modi's utterances in response to the Election Commission's complaint from opposition parties that the PM's speeches were divisive, but he has also asked the EC to take action against the Congress for allegedly demeaning Hinduism.This time, there is an added twist to the Amethi contest: a match between a Union minister and a so-called "chaprasi (peon)". If K L Sharma's commitment to Gandhi represents both his strongest and weakest parts, then BJP workers whisper about Smriti Irani's "high handedness" and the potential consequences for them.In Mumbai's Ghatkopar neighborhood on Monday night, a massive billboard collapsed, leaving 14 people dead and 75 injured. However, city authorities had red-marked it more than a year earlier, and nothing had been done about it. What The Indian Express's records investigation and conversations with important officials revealed is as follows.The Enforcement Directorate has informed the Delhi High Court that it will include the Aam Aadmi Party as an accused in the Delhi excise policy case in its next prosecution complaint regarding alleged money laundering. This would be the first time a political party has been accused of money laundering.near the continuing battle between Israel and Hamas, a retired Indian Army colonel lost his life when his car was attacked near Rafah. Since the fighting started in October of last year, this is the first time that an international staff member of the UN has died in Gaza.  

MI Camp Split Up Report Hardik Pandya arrives to bat as Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav depart.

The Mumbai Indians team appears to be more divided now than it was before in the IPL 2024 season.Within the Mumbai Indians camp during the current Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, there appears to be a significant separation. The drama surrounding the captaincy change has had a significant impact on the team's performance, and there may be far-reaching consequences. It's now been stated that Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya aren't even working out together in the middle, despite the fact that there have already been rumors of two groups within the MI camp. A story recounting a recent incident stated that Tilak Varma, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav stood up and left Hardik when he went to bat in the nets.This IPL, Hardik and Rohit haven't practiced together all that much, according to a report in Dainik Jagaran. Prior to MI's loss to KKR, Rohit was seen batting first in the practise nets. Hardik wasn't present then. Then Hardik emerged to bat in the nets as Suryakumar and Tilak Varma were seated on the sidelines alongside Rohit. When Rohit, Surya, and Tilak saw the skipper enter, they all reportedly stood up and moved to the opposite side of the room.Prior to the KKR vs. MI game at Eden Gardens, Rohit's conversation with the other team's assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, had also caused a stir. During the talk, Rohit seemed to enumerate the adjustments that the Mumbai Indians have made since Hardik assumed leadership. It appeared that Rohit had also confirmed during the conversation that this was his final season with the Mumbai Indians.It is still rather improbable that Rohit will be kept by the Mumbai Indians because the IPL will hold a massive auction the following season. By designating Hardik as the team's new captain, the franchise has shown that they view the India all-rounder as a key member of the team.  

Which IPL team prevailed yesterday? The best moments from last nights GT vs. KKR game

Which IPL team prevailed yesterday? The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff race saw the third team eliminated, Gujarat Titans, following their May 13 matchup with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to inclement weather. Due to the rain-related postponement, GT was eliminated from the playoff race; they were required to win the match, but it was called off before a ball was bowled. Gujarat became one of the two eliminated teams, along with the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.At 10:56 p.m., three hours after the game was supposed to begin, rain prompted the umpires to call it quits before a ball was bowled. This IPL season's first such incident was signaled by this decision.GT vs. KKR in the 2024 Indian Premier League Gujarat Titans vs. Kolkata Knight Riders highlights: The Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans Rain caused the Monday IPL 2024 match in Ahmedabad to be called off. GT was eliminated from the playoffs as a result of the outcome. In the meantime, KKR earned a postseason berth. Fans of GT will be upset about the rain because this was their last home game of the season. Read MoreIn its final game at its storied home field, the host club did not win consolingly nor did it put on a commanding display by the table-topper. Rather, it was a wet squib as the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders were forced to share the points in the Indian Premier League's opening match of the final week of the preliminary stage.  

A college student was arrested for criminal trespassing after meeting MS Dhoni during an IPL match.

The event happened on Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during a game between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, a college student onto the field to see great cricketer MS Dhoni. Police announced on Saturday that the student had been arrested for criminal trespassing and unauthorized entry. The incident happened at the stadium on Friday during a game between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).The accused, Jai Bharat, is a final-year BA student, according to the police.ACP Digvijay Singh Rana of Ahmedabad informed reporters on Saturday that the accused student has been charged with trespassing and illegal entrance."A college student leaped onto the field and began racing towards the pitch during yesterday's IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. During a stoppage in the game, the accused entertained the idea of meeting Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He was taken into custody by constables on the scene, according to ACP Rana."We discovered throughout the preliminary investigation that he had no other goals. He said, "A complaint has been filed against him for entering the area without permission and trespassing during the game. After winning the toss, CSK decided to field first in the match recap. A 210-run opening partnership between Sudarshan (103 in 51 balls, five fours and seven sixes) and Gill (104 in 55 balls, nine fours and sixes) propelled GT to 231/3 in their 20 overs.For CSK, Tushar Deshpande (2/33) was the best bowler. The run-chase saw CSK drop to 10/3. With a 109-run partnership, half-centuries from Moeen Ali (56 in 36 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Daryl Mitchell (63 in 34 balls, with seven fours and three sixes) momentarily threatened GT. However, CSK lost wickets frequently after that and could only muster 196/8 in their 20 overs. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. Rashid Khan (2/38) and Mohit Sharma (3/31) were two of GT's best bowlers. 'Player of the Match' went to Gill.  

T20 World Cup 2024 Six key worries for Team India before to the competition

17 years have passed since India's thrilling victory in the first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup in South Africa, which heralded in a new era for cricket. However, the Men in Blue have failed to win a second title in the format that India has shaped more than any other (mostly because of the IPL) since then. Here are Team India's top worries ahead of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held in the US and the West Indies in less than a month.1. With whom should Rohit Sharma open with? Making the most of deliveries for your best batsmen is essential in Twenty20 cricket. India should seriously contemplate starting their innings with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in light of this tactic. Even if Indian captain Rohit Sharma appears to be heading in the wrong direction, it's possible that Yashasvi Jaiswal will take his place at the top, with Kohli holding onto his position at number three, which he has held for the previous ten years.Even though Kohli has only made nine appearances as the opener in Twenty20 Internationals, he has an outstanding 57.14 average and a 161.29 strike rate. Kohli has been a fixture at the top for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for almost ten years, scoring more runs than any other player in that capacity. Notably, opening the innings was when Kohli scored his lone T20I century for India.In light of the anticipated slower pitches, particularly in the US, Rohit and Kohli's partnership provides a combination of skill and experience. It does not, however, have the left-handed component that Jaiswal adds.2. The absence of Rinku Singh and Shubman Gill from the squad Shubman Gill is the leading run scorer in the 2023 IPL. His exclusion may come as a surprise at first, but a comparison of his T20 acceleration rates with Jaiswal's clarifies the choice. far if neither Jaiswal nor Gill are lighting up the IPL this year, Rinku Singh's absence is far more noticeable. Rinku's versatility in places and propensity to smash sixes would make his absence felt, especially in high-scoring chases like many IPL games. He has averaged 89 and struck rate of 176 in his 11 T20I innings for India. Gill and Rinku would have surely made the team if Virat and Rohit had both given up on T20 cricket. Time will tell whether or whether the3. Will SKY be able to show why he should be on the team? It makes no sense that the world's best men's T20I bowler is not in the World Cup team. According to the most recent results, Suryakumar Yadav is far ahead of second-placed Phil Salt, with a lead of 59 points. But SKY's form has been all over the place, even though he had a great hundred against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL. Also, memories of last year's 50-over World Cup are still very fresh, especially of the final, where SKY had a hard time against Australia's attack. If India chooses to start with Jaiswal and Rohit, SKY may be under more pressure because he won't get as many deliveries to get used to the ball since Kohli is set to bat at number three. Even so, if the 33-year-old finds  

A college student was arrested for criminal trespassing after meeting MS Dhoni during an IPL match.

The event happened on Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during a game between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, a college student onto the field to see great cricketer MS Dhoni. Police announced on Saturday that the student had been arrested for criminal trespassing and unauthorized entry. The incident happened at the stadium on Friday during a game between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).The accused, Jai Bharat, is a final-year BA student, according to the police.ACP Digvijay Singh Rana of Ahmedabad informed reporters on Saturday that the accused student has been charged with trespassing and illegal entrance."A college student leaped onto the field and began racing towards the pitch during yesterday's IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. During a stoppage in the game, the accused entertained the idea of meeting Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He was taken into custody by constables on the scene, according to ACP Rana."We discovered throughout the preliminary investigation that he had no other goals. He said, "A complaint has been filed against him for entering the area without permission and trespassing during the game.After winning the toss, CSK decided to field first in the match recap. A 210-run opening partnership between Sudarshan (103 in 51 balls, five fours and seven sixes) and Gill (104 in 55 balls, nine fours and sixes) propelled GT to 231/3 in their 20 overs.For CSK, Tushar Deshpande (2/33) was the best bowler. The run-chase saw CSK drop to 10/3. With a 109-run partnership, half-centuries from Moeen Ali (56 in 36 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Daryl Mitchell (63 in 34 balls, with seven fours and three sixes) momentarily threatened GT. However, CSK lost wickets frequently after that and could only muster 196/8 in their 20 overs. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. Rashid Khan (2/38) and Mohit Sharma (3/31) were two of GT's best bowlers. 'Player of the Match' went to Gill.  

Highlights of GT vs. CSK Gujarat Titans easily defeat Chennai Super Kings by 35 runs in the 2024 IPL

Highlights of GT vs. CSK IPL 2024: In Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by a margin of 35 runs.GT against CSK Highlights of the IPL 2024: In Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by a margin of 35 runs. In pursuit of 232, CSK was held to 196 for 8 in 20 overs. Moeen Ali blasted 56 off 36 balls, while Daryl Mitchell scored 63 off 34 balls. Earlier, GT reached a massive score of 231 for 4 thanks to the potent centuries of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. The GT openers destroyed the CSK bowlers all over the field, stitching together 210 runs, the joint-highest first-wicket stand in IPL history. Gill struck 104 off 55, but after CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl, Sudharshan scored 103 off 51. (Scorecard | Points Table for IPL 2024)Gujarat defeated Chennai by 35 runs in the IPL 2024, GT vs. CSK highlights. Highlights of IPL 2024 between GT and CSK: Sudharsan and Gill tied the record for the biggest opening stand in IPL history, which enabled GT to defeat CSK. 50 minutes ago OUT! Dube leaves, and Dhoni takes over.  

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Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced": Harbhajan Singhs Huge IPL 2024 Warning

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in this city continues to be a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore hitter has yet to reach for the relentless run machine that is Virat Kohli. Kohli has amassed 7263 runs from 237 matches, seven hundreds, and a strike average of 130, setting him apart from the other players in the IPL. However, at the Chepauk, where he averages just thirty and has a strike-rate of eleven1, that dominance wanes. In light of this, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that Kohli must put up a stronger effort when RCB takes on the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings in the opening IPL game of the season on March 22 at the Chepauk.In terms of his overall performance at that location, Virat's greatness has diminished. It's a challenging place to bat, particularly when you're the opening batsman up against a strange bounce similar to a tennis ball.The legendary Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump to stump for them (CSK). He's going to turn the oddball, then make it stay low. It's quite difficult," Harbhajan stated to Star Sports. In fact, Harbhajan stated that Kohli will need to find a way to bat longer because the star batsman has been out of the game three times in his last five innings against CSK due to Power Plays.A match-winning performance is possible if he is truly ready to bat for roughly 20 overs, as two hundreds at the easily accessible Chinnaswamy do not always translate to the same at Chepauk "said the man. Kohli has a mediocre record against the Super Kings and has yet to score an IPL century at Chepauk. In 30 games, the 35-year-old has amassed 985 runs against CSK, with a career-high of 90.The former CSK player Harbhajan stated that in order for RCB to have a genuine chance of winning the elusive IPL title, Kohli needed to get back to his 2016 form. "It is crucial that he has a season similar to 2016 because the team will advance if Virat continues to score runs. I'm not sure if they'll end up winning the cup. "But I think they have a lot of good batting because of the brilliant players they have on the team, including Virat, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and a few others like Patidar. and everybody hopes Virat can repeat his success from 2016," he continued.

Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.  

IPL 2024 Schedule announced Timings, venues, squads, live streaming and all you need to know about 17th season of IPL

"IPL 2024 Schedule: The season's opening game will pit Royal Challengers Bangalore against the reigning champions, Chennai Super Kings. IPL 2024 Schedule in Full: According to the official schedule announcement, the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will begin action on March 22 in Chennai. However, because the T20 extravaganza coincides with the impending general elections, only the first 21 matches—which stretch over 15 days—were revealed on Thursday. Following the election commission's announcement of the Lok Sabha election date, the remaining schedule will be made public. In the opening game of the season, Royal Challengers Bangalore will play the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings. Seventy league games in all and the two qualifiers, the elimination round, and the championship game will be among the four playoff games. Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants are the ten IPL teams for 2024. Take a look at the schedule that follows: March 22: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Chennai Super Kings, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 8 p.m. Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, hosts the Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals match on March 23 at 3:30 PM. On March 23, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the Kolkata Knight Riders take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (7.30 PM) Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will host the Rajasthan Royals vs. Lucknow Super Giants on March 24 at 7:30 PM. Mar. 24: Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans, 7.30 p.m., Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Mar. 25: Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 26: Gujarat Titans against. Chennai Super Kings, 7.30 PM, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Mar. 27: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will host Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians (7.30 PM) March 30: 7.30 PM match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow March 31: Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad against Sunrisers Hyderabad (3.30 PM) 28 March: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur; Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals, 7:30 PM Mar. 29: Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (7.30 PM) match. March 31: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium vs. Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium (7.30 PM) April 1: 7.30 PM Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai April2: 7.30 PM match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Lucknow Super Giants at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru April 3: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium (7.30 PM) April 4: 7.30 PM game between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad April 5: 7.30 PM, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad; Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Chennai Super Kings Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers, Bangalore, April 6 (7.30 PM) April 7: 3.30 PM, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India vs. Delhi Capitals April 7: Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants, 7.30 PM, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow"

4th T20I, Zimbabwe Women vs. Ireland Women, Harare

At the Harare Sports Club in Harare today, Ireland women defeated Zimbabwe women by nine wickets in a shortened eight-over match, needing just one ball remaining to complete the run chase.Orla Prendergast leads Ireland to a T20I victory in Harare: Match report In an overcast fourth T20 International versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Ireland Women emerged victorious by nine wickets thanks to a six from Orla Prendergast's second-to-last ball of the match.In a match played under lights, Prendergast (27* off 15 balls) and Gaby Lewis (20* off 18 balls) put up an undefeated second-wicket stand of 36. Ireland now leads the five-match series 4-0.The match, which was shortened to eight overs-a-side, finally started after more than two and a half hours of delay. Ireland made two changes from the team that finished the series on Tuesday, replacing Freya Sargent and Alana Dalzell with Leah Paul and Ava Canning. After winning the toss, Irish captain Laura Delany decided to bowl first. With the last ball of her first over, Georgina Dempsey removed the threatening Mary-Ann Musonda with a full toss that the Zimbabwean captain smashed straight to Gaby Lewis at point.The most notable wicket fall occurred when Cara Murray darted to her right to follow through with a rapid throw to Amy Hunter, beating Chiedza Dhururu (12), who was caught short of the crease. The wickets dropped at regular intervals.After that, Delany bowled Nyasha Gwanzura with the last ball, bringing the hosts' eight overs total to 65-5.Hunter started the run chase well, hitting a short ball from spinner Precious Marange over the cover for four. But, after four overs, with Ireland up 34-1, she fell on 19.The chase was difficult due to Zimbabwe's bowling, and young spinner Ndhlovu was assigned to deliver the last over in an attempt to stop nine runs from being scored. Prendergast won it with a maximum over midwicket after Lewis got three off the first two balls. He then calmly stroked 10 runs off the next three balls.On Friday, February 2, the teams will play the series' last game. At the Harare Sports Club, the game will begin at 4.30 p.m. (Irish time) and will be played under lights as well.  

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: The following states have declared their January 22 school holidays.

Many states have declared school holidays in advance so that children can attend the event, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Maharashtra, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Gujarat.A number of states or the federal government have declared January 22 to be a public holiday or half-day in honor of the forthcoming 'Pran Prathishtha' ceremony for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This is a significant Hindu occasion.All federal government offices will be closed for half a day on January 22 in observance of the Pran Pratishta ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, according to a Thursday announcement from the Department of Personnel and Training.Live from Ayodhya Ram Mandir India will commemorate the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. The message stated, "It has been decided that all central government offices, central institutions, and central industrial establishments throughout India will be closed for half a day until 1430 hours on January 22 to enable employees to participate in the celebrations."Check out the following list of states: 1) Tripura: According to officials, all government offices and educational institutions in the state would be closed until 2:30 pm on January 22 in order to allow staff members to take part in the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha celebrations in Ayodhya. Asim Sahai, the Deputy Secretary of the Government of Tripura, issued the directive.2) Chhattisgarh: In light of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai declared on Thursday that all government offices will be closed until 2:30 pm.3) Uttar Pradesh: Education institutions are to close on that day, and all liquor stores in the state would be closed, per Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive.4) Madhya Pradesh: In an effort to encourage people to celebrate the day like a festival, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has proclaimed a school holiday. Additionally, a dry day has been declared, with all stores—including those selling alcohol and cannabis—closing. In honor of the dedication of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, all government offices and institutions in Madhya Pradesh will be closed for thirty minutes, officials announced on Friday. Late on Thursday night, the state government announced that offices will be closed until 2:30 pm on January 22.5) Goa: In honor of the 'pran pratishtha' ritual at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the Goa government has declared a vacation for both government workers and schools.6) Haryana: In light of the opening of the Ram Temple, the Haryana government has declared that schools will be closed on January 22. On the day of the consecration event, no location in the state will allow the use of alcohol.7) Odisha: To commemorate the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, all Odisha government offices will be closed for half a day. The government of Odisha is pleased to announce that, in light of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya, all state government offices, revenue offices, and magistrate courts (executive) will be closed from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on Monday, January 22, 2024.8) Assam: In honor of the consecration ceremony for the Ram temple that would take place in Ayodhya on January 22, the Assam government announced on Thursday that January 22 will be a half-holiday. Due to the half-holiday on January 22, all state government offices and educational institutions will be closed until 2:30 PM.9) Rajasthan: In light of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Rajasthani government on Thursday announced a half-day holiday in the state on January 22. According to a spokeswoman, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma made the announcement of the BJP Legislature Party meeting, which took place at the party's headquarters here on Thursday night. 10) Gujarat: In honor of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, all government offices in Gujarat will be closed for a half-day, officials announced on Friday. Late on Thursday night, the state government sent out a letter about the offices' closure till 2:30 pm on January 22, they claimed. 11) Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Union Territory administration announced the closure of the Ram Temple ceremony on Friday in observance of the holiday.  

First look at New York’s 34,000-seater Nassau County International Cricket Stadium that will host India vs Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup

No matter where the match is played, India vs. Pakistan in an ICC event is always one of the highlights of the competition. Even though India won the 50-over World Cup match in Ahmedabad, the match between the archrivals at the T20 World Cup in 2022 at the MCG featured a Virat Kohli spectacular that is likely among their best ever. The legendary match will take place in New York on June 9th for the forthcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. The construction of the stadium began on Wednesday and is anticipated to be completed in three months. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice stated, "We are excited to be unveiling the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024." "Work on the stadium, which will hold 34,000 cricket fans, has begun, marking an extremely significant milestone in the run-up to the biggest ICC event ever," Geoff Allardice continued.  June 2nd will see the USA take on Canada in the opening game; Barbados will host the June 29th championship game. What sort of pitch should we anticipate? Pitch conditions have been quite important in the recent matches between India and Pakistan. When assistance is available, players like Shaheen Shah Afridi have tormented the Indian batters, and when it isn't, the Indian batters have attacked him and propelled the side to rapid victories. The wicket in New York will be a drop-in wicket. Drop-in wickets are generally more conducive to batting. Drop-in wickets are popularly utilised in Eden Park in New Zealand and Adelaide Oval in Australia. The pitch is being groomed in Florida, according ICC.The first-ever modular cricket stadium, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, is currently under construction and should be finished in just three months. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is expected to feature eight matches at the 34,000-seat stadium, the most notable of which is the high-profile match between India and Pakistan on June 9.  

ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 Schedule: Check out the format of Under-19 World Cup and India’s fixtures

Schedule for the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup: Five-time winners India is the clear favourite to win the U19 World Cup for the sixth time in the Rainbow Nation when they play Bangladesh on Saturday. The U-19 World Cup will be held in South Africa in the near future. There will be 41 matches contested in 24 days. With five trophies, India is the most successful team in the competition.In the Rainbow Nation, the Men in Blue are also the reigning champions and serious candidates to win the championship once more. As usual, the Indian team is full of gifted players. Uday Saharan, a middle-order batsman for Punjab, will captain the team. Additionally, he served as team captain when the U19 Asia Cup team fell in the semifinals. On Saturday, January 12, India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh at the Bloemfontein stadium. To advance to the next round, India must finish in the top three spots in the group. There are four groups in which three teams will advance to the Super Six stage of the competition. Twelve teams will compete in the Super Six round, split into two groups of six teams each. In the Super Six, the top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals. India U19s, Bangladesh U19s, Ireland U19s, and USA U19s make up Group A. Group C: Zimbabwe U19s, Australia U19s, Namibia U19s, and Sri Lanka U19s. Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK), Saumy Kumar Pandey (VC), Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (WK), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, and Naman Tiwari are the members of the India U19 squad. Adharsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, and Uday Saharan (C) are the members of the squad.  

In the midst of merger negotiations, Disney Star and Viacom18 will compete for IPL ad dollars.

Though merger negotiations between their parent firms are still ongoing, Disney Star and Viacom18 are gearing up for a fierce war for IPL 2024 ad money. Disney Star is looking for sponsorships and is providing specific-rate advertising choices for SD and HD channels. On the other side, Viacom18 has maintained its advertising pricing and intends to continue offering free IPL viewing on JioCinema.Even as merger negotiations between their parent firms continue, Disney Star and Viacom18 are preparing for a fierce competition for advertising dollars in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Disney Star and Viacom18 have inked a non-binding term sheet to merge, as ET has reported. Right now, both are going through a process of due diligence.In the second encounter of the three-match series, India and South Africa square off at Gqeberha after the first T20 match was abandoned due to rain in Durban. Rain is a threat once more for the second Twenty20 match. The game is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. (IST). Both countries would be anticipating the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the US and the West Indies, after the series. However, before the World Cup, both teams have very few games remaining. However, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that the IPL will provide a lo."The World Cup is a short time away from T20 matches. But the IPL consists of 14 league games. There shouldn't be an issue. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated, "The T20 series victory against Australia was a tremendous lift, but the loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final was disappointing.  

A Deep fake video featuringSachin Tendulkar becomes viral

Sachin Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses an app every day to get money.India's legendary cricket player Sachin Tendulkar is the most recent casualty of deepfake technology. The former Indian batter alerted his fans to a phony video purporting to show him supporting a mobile app. Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses the app to make money every day. In response to the video, Tendulkar called attention to the increasing abuse of technology and asked his social media followers to denounce the marketing and the video."These are not real videos. The widespread misuse of technology is unsettling. He shared the video and commented, "Requesting everyone to report videos, ads, & apps like these in large numbers.""Social media sites must be watchful and quick to address concerns. The 50-year-old continued, "They must act quickly to limit the dissemination of false information and deepfakes.Sara Tendulkar Demands Action From Social Media Companies Against Deepfakes Sara Tendulkar, Sachin's 26-year-old daughter, had previously voiced her worries about her deepfakes and urged social media companies to take action against such accounts and videos."Social media is a beautiful place where we can all share our daily activities, pleasures, and sorrows. But the misuse of technology, which distorts the veracity and authenticity of the internet, is unsettling. In a now-deleted post, she said, "I've come across some deepfake photos of myself that are far from reality.""It is evident that several accounts on X (previously Twitter) were made with the intention of impersonating me and misleading people. "I hope X looks into such accounts and suspends them. I do not have an account on X," she continued in her statement."The truth should never be sacrificed for entertainment. Let's promote dialogue that is grounded in reality and trust," Sara said.