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The science underlying Hardik Pandya's trademark no-look sixes and his bent bat

The science underlying Hardik Pandya's trademark no-look sixes and his bent bat

When Hardik Pandya knocks his signature no-look sixes, he does so with a casual demeanor; his timing, skill, and power make it appear effortless. His front-curved bat, a novel invention that has been around for a while but has mostly gone unnoticed, helps the star clear the rope.The groundbreaking "bat tweak" started in the 1990s when Sachin Tendulkar asked his bat manufacturer a question. He had seen that after a while of use, his bats would have a wonderful sweet spot—the wood would get compressed, giving the willow a "good dent." Tendulkar said, "Is it possible to have a readymade sweet spot?" The bats were no longer flat as a cutting board, and the response was "yes." They were convex as well.Hardik is a leading contender in the arms battle among six-hitters thanks to his abilities, conditioning, and bat. His bat has about 200 percent more curve than the competition, according to Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), a manufacturer based in Meerut.Hardik has two requirements: the ball must strike the sweet point of the curve and take off at the exact angle that will allow it to travel the furthest. As an SG engineer notes, it's all about the physics. The ball must take off from the bat at a 45-degree angle in order for its trajectory to form a perfect parabola in the air and travel the farthest. The batsman has a better chance of obtaining the perfect angle when the willow is bent.The throwing wedge on golf clubs has an angle that provides elevation. With the curve's assistance, we were able to provide an excellent angle. When struck with the proper force at a 45-degree angle, it travels over 90 meters. Here, that is the science. The ball is lofted by the curve. Anand remarked, "Hardik worked that out."To illustrate the workings of their Arc series bat, the SG engineers draw schematics on their notebooks and use 3D animation on their laptops. Few are longtime employees who have worked at the company for more than ten years and are unwilling to be identified. They are assets that the business cannot afford to lose or identify in a highly competitive market. One may comprehend why T20 cricket has turned into a batsman's game just listening to them. They discuss how the bat's surface lengthens and the sweet spot enlarges as the curve's degree increases.In comparison to a flat bat, a bat with a longitudinal curve has a longer surface if you measure along the curve, such as with a string. The sweet spot or high-performing zone expands as a result of this increased surface area. This implies that even with imperfect timing, the bat has more "forgiving space" to hit the ball accurately. According to a mechanical engineer who serves as Hardik's sounding board, "curving the bat helps increase the area where you get powerful, clean shots."  

Published 15 May 2025 03:31 PM

Axar Patel leads DC to a decisive victory over Rishabh Pant's LSG on a night that contrasts for the captains.

Axar Patel leads DC to a decisive victory over Rishabh Pant's LSG on a night that contrasts for the captains.

Returning to Lucknow for the first time since his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, KL Rahul ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run-chase with a 42-ball 57.On a night full of stories at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, the Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets in a 160-run chase, solidifying their status as this season's title contenders. KL Rahul, who is making his first appearance in Lucknow after his unsatisfactory dismissal from the team, ended the game with a spectacular six to go undefeated in a run chase with a 42-ball 57. In the twelfth over of their respective innings, LSG and DC both lost their second wicket. Axar Patel entered when a composed Abishek Porel collapsed. At this point, DC was only under a little pressure to take a few wickets, but it might have grown complicated because new batters take time to get comfortable. With two sixes over the midwicket zone, his favorite hit against spin, Axar took out Ravi Bishnoi in the very next over after Avesh Khan had dismissed him after four dot balls.In the following over, facing Avesh once more after being outscored by a few deliveries, he decided to take a chance and hit a four to try to clear the fielder at mid-off. The most impressive stroke came from Shardul Thakur, who took up a not-so-short ball with the weight still on his backfoot and sent it over long on for a six.  

Published 23 Apr 2025 08:56 PM

Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced

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.

Published 11 Mar 2024 06:20 PM

Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot

Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot

At the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan defeated their bitter rivals 3-1 in their Indian Super League return leg thanks to one of their best performances of the year. After Cleiton Silva's missed penalty kick in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan scored three goals in as many minutes through goals from Jason Cummings (27th), Liston Colaco (36th), and Dimitri Petratos (45' penalty). This gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 lead at the half. East Bengal pulled one back through a goal from Saul Crespo (53rd), his first-ever ISL goal, but Mohun Bagan were back to their best and made sure there would be no more slippage to preserve the 3-1 score. With the victory, Mohun Bagan moved up to the playoff spot and past Mumbai City in the standings based on goal differential. With one game remaining, Mohun Bagan remains the clear favorite for the Shield despite the fact that both teams now have 36 points apiece. East Bengal has lost and is no longer in the play-off race. In the eighth minute, Petratos found an unmarked Cummings with a cross from the left, giving Mohun Bagan an early chance, but Cummings' header went wide. East Bengal was given a penalty in the thirteenth minute after Cleiton, who had the ball, was tripped by Vishal Kaith. In the end, though, Kaith made a stunning save by extending to his left in order to preserve the Cleiton spotkick.Suddenly, Cummings found himself in a position to score from the edge of the box after the goalkeeper of East Bengal gave a rebound, giving Mohun Bagan the much-needed lead. Before Sahal took possession, Joni Kauko started the move from the midfield, but an East Bengal defender's mishandle allowed Petratos to get the ball. The Australian attempted to score quickly, but the diving goalkeeper blocked it. Cummings scored with a right-footed strike to the upper left corner after gaining possession of the ball quickly.

Published 11 Mar 2024 01:56 AM

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

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

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  

Amul Signs on as the Sri Lanka Mens Cricket Teams

Amul Signs on as the Sri Lanka Mens Cricket Teams "Official Sponsor" for the 2024 T20 World Cup

Announcing their appointment as the 'Official Sponsor' of the Sri Lanka Men's Team for the duration of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is the Indian milk producer Amul, according to Sri Lanka Cricket.The Indian dairy company Amul has been named the Sri Lanka Men's Team's "Official Sponsor" for the length of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, according to a statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket.Collaboration to Increase Brand Awareness Amul's cooperation with Sri Lanka Cricket, in the opinion of Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket, is a great decision, as it will help the company boost its market share and further increase its brand awareness among global consumers.Gaining from Small and Insignificant Farmers Amul's managing director, Jayen Mehta, declared that the company is pleased to collaborate with Sri Lanka to support small and marginal farmers there, since Amul is a tried-and-true model for dairy growth.Developing Relationships with Sri Lanka Cricket Mehta continued, "Amul is proud to further strengthen the association with the Sri Lanka Cricket Team. The company has most recently been associated with the Sri Lankan team in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. "The T20 World Cup campaign of Sri Lanka On June 3, 2024, Sri Lanka will play their first match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in New York against South Africa. From June 1 to June 29, 2024, the USA and the West Indies will host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.Amul's Involvement in Cricket The Indian dairy cooperative Amul has sponsored a number of cricket teams and events in the past. It is also actively interested in cricket sponsorships. Amul's influence in the cricket world is further cemented by this collaboration with Sri Lanka Cricket, which is consistent with the brand's strategy.Improving Cricket's Prospects in Sri Lanka This sponsorship agreement with a well-known company like Amul is a big plus for Sri Lanka Cricket. In addition to giving the team financial support, it also helps to raise its profile and appeal on the international scene, which could draw in more sponsors and supporters.  

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

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.  

Bangladesh, Bangladesh, and England will be hosted by the West Indies in 2024.

Bangladesh, Bangladesh, and England will be hosted by the West Indies in 2024.

In the Caribbean, South Africa will play two Twenty20 International Series in three months. Beginning on November 22, Bangladesh will visit for an all-format trip.From May to December 2024, the West Indies men will play host to South Africa, England, and Bangladesh. Before the West Indies and USA host the T20 World Cup in June, the home games start on May 23 with a trip from South Africa for three Twenty20 Internationals at Sabina Park in Jamaica.After the West Indies' July Test series against England, South Africa will play two Tests in Trinidad and Guyana starting on August 7 before returning to the Caribbean. Prior to the CPL, a second three-match Twenty20 International series will begin on August 23 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. A four-day warm-up match between the two sides will also take place in Tarouba before to the Test series.Following a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka in October, the West Indies will host England for three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) starting on October 31 in Antigua, Barbados, and St Lucia.After that, Bangladesh will embark on an all-format tour of the Caribbean from November 22 to December 19. The itinerary includes two Test Matches in Antigua and Jamaica, three ODIs in St. Kitts and Nevis, and three Twenty20 Internationals in St. Vincent. For the first time since 2014, West Indies will visit the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent. In addition, Bangladesh will engage in a pre-Test friendly match in Antigua.Grenada and Dominica were not able to host games this year due to "significant improvements" made to the stadiums, according to CWI CEO Johnny Grave. He also mentioned that the West Indies will return to both locations in 2025.  

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

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.  

Motivated by Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma, Team Indias T20 World Cup Jersey Sets Off An Incredible Meme Festival

Motivated by Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma, Team Indias T20 World Cup Jersey Sets Off An Incredible Meme Festival

As the T20 World Cup 2024 gets underway in the United States and the West Indies, June 1st marks the beginning of India's journey towards winning its first ICC title in eleven years. On Monday, BCCI released India's jersey for the main event. The uniform that the team captained by Rohit Sharma wore at the 2023 ODI World Cup has undergone significant alteration. This time, orange and blue tones are very noticeable. But this new jersey has also sparked an internet meme frenzy, with some fans seeing comparisons to the well-known comedy series Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma.Fans shared some video from the program on X (previously Twitter) as soon as the jersey was released, showing the characters wearing very identical attire.On the official Adidas website, the jersey costs Rs 5999 for a standard size. It's interesting that travel from Delhi to Goa this month can be done for less money. The cost of tickets from Delhi to Goa was estimated by several well-known travel booking websites to be less than Rs 5500 in the upcoming month.Sportswear company Adidas used social media to give fans a first look at the official jersey. Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, was shown in the video with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.The team led by Rohit Sharma will don the jersey in an attempt to end India's cricketing skid in ICC competitions. The last time India won the ICC Trophy was in 2013, while MS Dhoni's captaincy. Since then, India has been in the running for the Champions Trophy, the World Test Championship, the ODI World Cup, and the T20 World Cup, but has fallen short each time.  

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BCCI Sets "Only Condition" For Team India To Fly To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025

The last bilateral series between the two countries took place in India in December 2012–January 2013. Only at ICC events and the Asia Cup have the two countries faced off since then.Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rajeev Shukla, stated that the Indian team will only travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy the next year if the permission of the national government is granted. The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan in February and March of the following year. This occurs in the midst of rumors in the media that India would skip the tournament in Pakistan. India hasn't participated in any cricket competitions in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup because of the hostile relations between the two countries brought on by terrorism.The last bilateral series between the two countries took place in India in December 2012–January 2013. Only at ICC events and the Asia Cup have the two countries faced off since then.Shukla stated to the ANI, "We will follow the Government of India's instructions about the Champion Trophy. Only with approval from the Indian government do we dispatch our team. Thus, we shall proceed in accordance with the Indian government's decision. "When hosting the Asia Cup last year, Pakistan was forced to employ a hybrid approach because all of India's games—including those against Pakistan—took place in Sri Lanka. Colombo hosted the tournament final, which India won. While Pakistan had made passing references to the idea of taking a hybrid strategy to the ODI World Cup in India the year before, it was never really considered. They ended up playing every game in India at five separate venues before they were eliminated in the group stages.As ESPNcricinfo revealed earlier in May, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided that Lahore will be the only venue for India matches for the Champions Trophy that Pakistan has been given for the upcoming year.Three locations—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi—have been reserved by PCB to host the two-week Champions Trophy, according to ESPNcricinfo. The final will be held in Lahore, where all of India's games would be played according to their draft schedule.The concept of consolidating India into one location is rumored to have been proposed in order to minimize logistical and security risks associated with their journey. Additionally, because its headquarters are in Lahore, which is close to the Wagah border crossing between the two nations, it offers Indian fans a somewhat easy choice for where to come.Prior to this, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the board had provided the ICC a draft schedule for the competition, which is anticipated to take place in mid-February of the following year. The eight participating members will debate it, with the India team's trip itinerary probably becoming the main cause of contention.  

In Mumbai, Pandya transforms from the biggest opponent to the beloved figure once more.

In Mumbai, Pandya transforms from the biggest opponent to the beloved figure once more.

Welcome to the Daily Review System, or DRS, a special section of our website. InsideSport will give you the best IPL stories from the previous day that you might have missed in the rush of your hectic schedule.At the Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad by winning by seven wickets. It was a fantastic performance. Before this game, captain Hardik Pandya was off of form, but he settled into his bowling rhythm and took three wickets in an economical stint. In the run-chase, Suryakumar Yadav showed himself to be the ever-dependable player by persevering through the discomfort to get the team over the finish line.However, Rohit Sharma's dismal performance in the IPL 2024 carried over into the forthcoming T20 World Cup, raising doubts about his abilities. With their batting and bowling going awry on Monday, there wasn't much that went right for SRH. Because of the unpredictable nature of the Indian Premier League, it is difficult to forecast which side will win. In light of that, let's examine some of the captivating headlines from a thrilling match on Monday.Not long after the announcement of India's T20 World Cup roster, an odd trend started to take shape. Of course, it was more for the LOLs on WhatsApp groups and social media, but several players on that 15-man team started struggling in the 2024 Indian Premier League. In the games that followed the team announcement, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh each allowed more than 50 runs, while Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suryakumar Yadav fell cheaply while Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube all grabbed ducks. Jasprit Bumrah was the anomaly there too, much as he has been with the Mumbai Indians throughout the season.Up to Monday. Up until that point, Suryakumar's eight innings had seen him score a lackluster 232 runs. Then, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he displayed his brilliant, classic boundary striking, dispelling all doubts about his form ahead of the T20 World Cup in 2024.It was before Suryakumar's fireworks that there was a true reversal of that World Cup-bound players' tendency, as Hardik claimed the best figures of the evening with 3 for 31. That demonstrated encouraging signals of his ability to take wickets, his level of fitness, and the potential that he may be the fifth bowler in the India XI when the World Cup rolls around next month. When India plays two spinners and two quicks, Hardik, who was a key player in the ODI World Cup six months prior, will be the third pace-bowling option and finisher in the Indian XI. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar once said that there is "no replacement" for Hardik, thus his bowling form and fitness would have given him and the team management a great deal of confidence.Hardik bowled his allotted overs in three consecutive games on Monday, which is encouraging for the all-round player who returned to the game following a lengthy hiatus due to an ankle ailment. Hardik has taken seven wickets in those three games in all phases of the game: one during the powerplay, five during the middle overs (7-8), and one during the final overs (17–20). And he has accomplished this by using a range of deliveries from his arsenal, based on the hitters and the pitching conditions.He initially sent Sunil Narine back in the powerplay against Kolkata Knight Riders, and then he got rid of Manish Pandey by taking the pace off a cutter that the batsman misplayed to extra cover. A week ago, Hardik continued to aim for the hard length with a relatively fresh ball when bowling against the Lucknow Super Giants, causing KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda to misjudge their shots. But Hardik's three-for against SRH would have been even more satisfying because it helped MI win handily after four straight losses. As soon as the powerplay finished, Hardik entered the game and attempted to hit difficult lengths and get the ball to nip around.He remarked at the presentation, "I like bowling to the areas and seeing what the situation requires [me to do]." "If the wicket has grip, I do it, if not, like today, I tHe remarked at the presentation, "I like bowling to the areas and seeing what the situation requires [me to do]." "If the wicket has grip, I do it, if not, like today, I thought the ball was nipping around and bowling at the right areas would be a right option and I think it worked."hought the ball was nipping around and bowling at the right areas would be a right option and I think it worked."  

Mumbai Indians respond to the
est Jasprit Bumrah movement before the T20 World Cup, knowing that they will definitely be eliminated from the IPL in 2024.

Mumbai Indians respond to the est Jasprit Bumrah movement before the T20 World Cup, knowing that they will definitely be eliminated from the IPL in 2024.

The Mumbai Indians, who are in danger of losing, finally spoke up when asked if they intended to rest Jasprit Bumrah in light of the T20 World Cup.The Mumbai Indians are expected to make an immediate exit from the Indian Premier League in 2024, and supporters have been pleading with the team to rest important players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah before the T20 World Cup. With players like Rohit, Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav expected to be major contributors for India at the Twenty20 World Cup, it is illogical to keep MI's star players going unless they want to extend their campaign, as they are currently bottom of the table with six points from 11 games.It won't be long before some of the top Indian players from the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru board the first group of players—which includes the players who were eliminated—leave for the USA on May 21. Because of this, resting Bumrah, particularly at this stage, might be a win-win situation with three games left. Before his team's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, MI all-rounder Naman Dhir had a press conference. He disclosed that the fans' present way of thinking does not align with the MI think tank.As of right now, nothing like that is taking place. Though nothing of this like has been mentioned, the team management ultimately has the last say," he stated.The India quick's tie for the Purple Cap is one of the main reasons MI and Bumrah himself would be eager to continue. Bumrah and Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel are tied at 17 wickets apiece, but both teams are expected to end the season soon. This is true even if Bumrah hasn't typically started MI's bowling matches. With the exception of a few matches in which he was thoroughly outclassed for runs, Bumrah's IPL experience has been really pleasant. Just what India needed to give herself a boost.  

After Barcelona loses against Girona, Real Madrid wins their record-tying 36th Spanish league title.

After Barcelona loses against Girona, Real Madrid wins their record-tying 36th Spanish league title.

With four games left, Real Madrid ended the suffering of its Spanish opponents and secured the league title on Saturday. This came just in time for Real Madrid to fully concentrate on its Champions League semifinal matchup against Bayern Munich.Madrid performed as predicted, defeating relegation-threatened Cadiz 3-0, despite using only bench players. Coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged that Barcelona's 4-2 loss to Girona was emblematic of his team's trophy-less season.With just 12 points still to play, Girona overtook Barcelona in second place, and Madrid was able to capture its record-extending 36th Spanish league title thanks to a sequence of results that left them with an overwhelming 13-point disadvantage.Madrid would have celebrated the title on Saturday if Barcelona had prevailed at Girona.Now Madrid gets the opportunity to add to its record 14 European Cup victories. After a 2-2 first-leg stalemate in Germany, Madrid hosts Bayern on Wednesday in their Champions League semifinal matchup. Borussia Dortmund or Paris Saint-Germain will be waiting for the victor of the June 1 final. The club announced that it will postpone the customary victory celebration in downtown Madrid until next Saturday in order to focus on its crucial matchup with Bayern. Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid declared, "We deserved this league title in every way," following his team's second league title and 12th trophy overall in his two years at the team."We want to celebrate with all of the supporters, but they know that we have a big battle coming up on Wednesday. We want to be well-prepared to please the supporters, and on Saturday, we will all celebrate the victory together. After Karim Benzema left in the summer and Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper, and defenders David Alaba and Eder Militao suffered major leg injuries, Madrid looked to be back on track to challenge reigning champion Barcelona at the beginning of the season. But after joining from Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham developed into a prolific striker. Madrid was far ahead of the opposition thanks to his goals and midfield leadership as well as Vinícius Júnior's dribbling, pace, and goals.Madrid has won both of its league "clasico" matches against Barcelona, has only lost once in 34 rounds overall, and has delivered Girona two crushing defeats in their two encounters.Replicas Before the match against Bayern, Shine Ancelotti made significant changes to his starting eleven. The only player that started the first leg against Bayern and started against Cadiz was center-back Nacho Fernández. At the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, in the 51st minute, Brahim Díaz scored a goal from the edge of the box into the top corner, shattering Cadiz's defense. Moments after entering the game as a replacement, season MVP Bellingham scored his 18th league goal of the year to effectively seal the victory. In injury time, Joselu Mato added a third. Champions League play for Girona In addition to losing to Girona in the Catalan derby, which was their second major defeat of the season, Xavi's team also watched Madrid win the title as a result of their defeat. Barcelona dropped to third position, 14 points behind Madrid, as Girona overcame them. Girona opened a 13-point lead over Athletic Bilbao in fifth place, securing a top-four finish and Champions League spot. Girona is now poised to raise a problem for UEFA, whose regulations aim to safeguard the Champions League against the presence of two or more clubs owned by the same entity. Both Girona and Manchester City are members of the Abu Dhabi royal family-supported City Football Group. Girona has the ability to deny Barcelona of

Jasprit Bumrah and Kapil Dev turn teammates for Tata IPL 2024 on JioCinema

Jasprit Bumrah and Kapil Dev turn teammates for Tata IPL 2024 on JioCinema

JioCinema recently debuted MS Dhoni in a dual role for their first TATA IPL 2024 campaign. As part of their new campaign, TV Dekho Toh Aise, Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah are now featured in two films. The most recent JioCinema film slate is concentrated on the Connected TV offering, which caters to fans who want to watch the TATA IPL both on a big screen and digitally. Additionally, they highlight the platform's many capabilities, which provide viewers an unparalleled level of autonomy and let them to switch from a "lean-back" to a "lean-forward" viewing experience. On March 22, 2024, TATA IPL 2024 will kick off on JioCinema with the southern derby between MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The two elite cricket players' chats are peppered with witty quips directed at one another, all in good humor, in these banter-filled Chrome Pictures videos. In the first movie, Bumrah is absorbed in watching the TATA IPL on his phone when Kapil Dev walks in and strikes up a discussion with him. When Bumrah turns on a connected TV and starts streaming the same video Bumrah was watching, Kapil challenges him and claims superiority over the way his generation watches the TATA IPL. In keeping with the same theme, the second movie starring the pair goes one step further by talking about the possibility of viewing the TATA IPL in 4K, with the freedom to select important moments and camera angles. "Connected TV viewers are a rapidly growing subset within the digital universe, while there is no doubt that India has gone digital in the way it watches the TATA IPL or any other live sport," a Viacom18 spokesperson stated. "Our films starring Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah emphasize that the TATA IPL can be watched for free on Connected TV with premium features, as well as conveniently on a mobile device with flexibility." The intense competition's thrill is replicated on a large screen, giving the audience total control over the excellent viewing experience. We would like cricket lovers to witness firsthand how JioCinema is revolutionizing the television viewing experience and, as a result, the campaign's "TV Dekho Toh Aise" line.

Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced

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.

Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot

Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot

At the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan defeated their bitter rivals 3-1 in their Indian Super League return leg thanks to one of their best performances of the year. After Cleiton Silva's missed penalty kick in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan scored three goals in as many minutes through goals from Jason Cummings (27th), Liston Colaco (36th), and Dimitri Petratos (45' penalty). This gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 lead at the half. East Bengal pulled one back through a goal from Saul Crespo (53rd), his first-ever ISL goal, but Mohun Bagan were back to their best and made sure there would be no more slippage to preserve the 3-1 score. With the victory, Mohun Bagan moved up to the playoff spot and past Mumbai City in the standings based on goal differential. With one game remaining, Mohun Bagan remains the clear favorite for the Shield despite the fact that both teams now have 36 points apiece. East Bengal has lost and is no longer in the play-off race. In the eighth minute, Petratos found an unmarked Cummings with a cross from the left, giving Mohun Bagan an early chance, but Cummings' header went wide. East Bengal was given a penalty in the thirteenth minute after Cleiton, who had the ball, was tripped by Vishal Kaith. In the end, though, Kaith made a stunning save by extending to his left in order to preserve the Cleiton spotkick.Suddenly, Cummings found himself in a position to score from the edge of the box after the goalkeeper of East Bengal gave a rebound, giving Mohun Bagan the much-needed lead. Before Sahal took possession, Joni Kauko started the move from the midfield, but an East Bengal defender's mishandle allowed Petratos to get the ball. The Australian attempted to score quickly, but the diving goalkeeper blocked it. Cummings scored with a right-footed strike to the upper left corner after gaining possession of the ball quickly.

Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.

Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, veteran duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought persisted, but Shardul Thakur's versatility as an all-rounder enabled hosts Mumbai to rally against a brave Vidarbha. In addition to giving Mumbai's below-average first innings score of 224 some semblance of respectability with a counterpunching 75 off just 69 balls, Thakur also removed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery that gave him a favourable DRS result. Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease meant that Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps, needing another 193 runs to close the first innings. Medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, in his final first-class match of his career, bowled his usual late outswingers, with Test triple centurion Karun Nair (0) and Aman Mokhade (8) nicking it to Hardik Tamore behind stumps. The 41-time champions fell from 81/0 to 111/6 on either side of the lunch break in a stunning collapse that saw Mumbai's top players, Rahane and Iyer, dismissed for identical scores of 7. Despite his leadership prowess, Rahane's awful Ranji Trophy career continued when the Mumbai captain played a meek game to mid-on and was removed just when his team needed him to take the field.Rahane was a contender to reclaim his place in the national team around this time last year, but as things stand, it's unclear if Mumbai selectors will stick with the 35-year-old for the upcoming campaign, regardless of the outcome of this final. Iyer, who was out of favor and had to work hard to get back into the national conversation, was unable to save Mumbai from disaster once more because of his subpar technique. Umesh Yadav (2/43 in 13.3 overs) was as reckless as he could be during the morning session, splattering the new ball everywhere and primarily drifting on the pads of openers Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen Lalwani. Though he kept running out of partners, Thakur showed deft use of both hands and feet to inch closer to what would have been his second consecutive ton. After scoring an incredible 75 off just 69 balls with eight fours and three sixes, Thakur was the final batter to be dismissed. He was caught by the man at deep square leg. The trio of Shams Mulani (13), Tanush Kotian (8), and Tushar Deshpande (14)—who helped Mumbai win multiple times by scoring valuable runs—also fell for a pittance.

When Kuldeep Yadav bowls, it’s like a chess mehfil at the town square

When Kuldeep Yadav bowls, it’s like a chess mehfil at the town square

Kanpur wrist-spinner rips up English batting in a 15-over performance for five wickets. Kuldeep Yadav's obliging teammates would gather around him and caress his thick mop of brownish hair every time he took a wicket. The wrist-spinner from Kanpur proved to be his team's rescue on a firm, brownish true track that proved difficult for pacers and finger-spinners to get wickets. Kuldeep Yadav made it clear to the world on a typically overcast English morning that this was not Ben Stokes and his men's home away from home, at a stadium that had more Barmy Army flags than Tricolours. His 5/72 figures showcased his wide repertory, which includes numerous stock balls in addition to numerous modifications and adaptations. England's 218 all out first innings total proved once again that Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma's India can destroy foreign teams for little money even without the use of pitch alteration. Additionally, Kuldeep's unaltered 15-over spell—during which England surged from 55/0 to 179/6—confirmed the numerous match-winning players that Rohit's side has produced. Should Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravichandran Ashwin fail to make the breakthrough, the man from Kanpur's deceit and slyness remain a viable option. The most notable of Kuldeep's first-day dismissals was when he stumped England's number three. Pope Ollie. It demonstrated how everyone in the vicinity of the bat participates in spin bowling as a community activity. It reminds me of those unofficial chess games in town squares where bystanders feel obligated to burrow down over the board and offer advice to the players. When the ball is in the hands of Kuldeep, the wristspinner who piques the interest of all his accomplices and transforms into the sniper who follows instructions to the letter, the talk increases in volume and frequency. Zak Crawley, the opener, had danced down the track to hit Ashwin for a six over the sightscreen only one over before Pope was out. Lunch was only a few minutes away, but apparently Bazballers don't follow the minutes on a clock. In his brief visit, Pope had remained primarily in the fold. The close-in fielders exchanged knowing glances. In just his third Test match, young wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel would soon say something that would go viral. "Aage badhne waala hai (He is about to step out)" will be heard over the stump mic to Kuldeep. Pulling back his length, Kuldeep would bowl the wrong 'un, the spin-tribe's go-to counterbalance, to anyone racing out of the crease.

MS Dhoni links up with Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2024

MS Dhoni links up with Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2024

"The former Indian captain's previous few days have been hectic. Before traveling to Chennai, he attended the lavish Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Chennai Super Kings, an Indian Premier League team, announced on social media on Tuesday that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has officially joined the team. #THA7A Dharisanam! 🦁💛#DenComing was the caption for the X post. The former Indian captain's previous few days have been extremely busy. Before traveling to Chennai, he attended the lavish Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat. In a widely shared social media post on Monday, the 42-year-old claimed that a ""new role"" awaits him in the ""new season,"" setting off a chain reaction of rumors.  media release. Everyone was left wondering as the former captain of India, who guided the Chennai Super Kings to their sixth IPL championship the previous season, made no mention of the league or provided any details on the new position. "I'm excited about the upcoming season and my new ""role."" In an infrequent Facebook social media post, Dhoni stated, ""Stay tuned!"" The 42-year-old primarily batted towards the tail part of the CSK innings last year. He has not yet stated if he intends to lead CSK in the 2024 Indian Premier League. When asked if he will retire on a high note following his victory in the final last year, Dhoni, in typical Ranchi fashion, sidestepped the question by stating that it would be equivalent to taking an easy way out. He continued by saying that, if his body permitted it, he would try to return the next season as CSK captain. On March 22, CSK will play the first game of the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore. On March 26, they will play the Gujarat Titans in a rematch of the IPL final from the previous year. On March 31, they will travel to Delhi to play the Delhi Capitals. Then, they'll go to Hyderabad to play the SunRisers to round out their phase one tour. (With contributions from the agency)"

Shoaib Bashir is the next R Ashwin Michael Vaughan lauds England spinner

Shoaib Bashir is the next R Ashwin Michael Vaughan lauds England spinner

"Fifth Test between India and England: Michael Vaughan, a former cricketer for England, is praising the current team's young spinner Shoaib Bashir for his performance in the India series. The youthful player is compared to seasoned Indian spinner R Ashwin by him. To put it briefly, Michael Vaughn proclaims Shoaib Bashir to be the upcoming superstar in English cricket. Vaughn compares the performance of the young player, Bashir, to that of R Ashwin. Vaughn believes that India and England's final Test will be fierce. With his recent great performance in the India Test series, former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that Shoaib Bashir is deserving of the moniker 'next superstar of English cricket'. The young player was praised by Vaughan, an all-round player himself, as the future Ravi Ashwin. In the fourth Test in Ranchi, the 20-year-old Bashir, who was playing in just his second Test match of the year, won a lot of plaudits for his solo efforts in helping England battle back with the ball. Twenty-year-old right-arm spinner Ben Stokes made his breakthrough to the England team after impressing selectors and captain Ben Stokes with his county cricket form. Beyond the young bowler's skill, Vaughan thinks that despite England cricket's poor performance, the spark that Bashir has showed is something to be proud of This week has been outstanding for English cricket. One of the best weeks ever, honoring Shoaib Bashir, another incredible star we've found. It is the reason for our celebration. We've uncovered the new Ravi Ashwin—the second Test match, eight wickets. We're happy to celebrate the emergence of a new English cricket hero, Vaughan said on Club Prairie Fire's YouTube account. In the Vizag Test, Bashir made a great start after being awarded his first England cap, taking four wickets in each of the two innings. Following his withdrawal from the Rajkot Test, Bashir returned with a bang in the Ranchi Test, scoring an outstanding 5/119 and 3/79. One of the main attractions of what ended up being an interesting Test between the two was his bowling skills. sides. But in the end, India prevailed despite his efforts, taking a 3-1 lead in the five-match series with one Test remaining to be played. Vaughan thinks there will be fierce fight in the forthcoming and much awaited Dharamshala Test between India and England, even if India has secured an insurmountable advantage. ""I predict England to win because I think it will be a new one in Dharamsala. Just as they were in the Ashes, they have been the superior team throughout the series. Session every session, England's team has appeared more improved. We don't play series today to win them, but I'm saying looked like a better team,"" Vaughan continued. "

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