IPL: RR finish 3rd after rain washes out game vs KKR

Rajasthan Royals paid the price for their shoddy show during the business end as a washout of their final IPL league game against table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati on Sunday pushed them to third place behind Sunrisers Hyderabad. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gBMre8i

Kohli kisses Faf after RCB skipper's one-handed blinder

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Faf du Plessis astonished both his fellow players and the spectators at the Chinnaswamy Stadium with an exceptional display of fielding prowess. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ydNmFL9

'Kohli we see is because of Dhoni': Gavaskar

Virat Kohli's consistent performance across all formats of the game has distinguished him from his peers. His adaptability to different playing conditions and relentless hunger for runs have made him a formidable opponent for any bowling attack. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QAcIPi6

SRH in IPL playoffs after rain washes out GT tie

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the Indian Premier League playoffs as rain prevented any play in their IPL match against Gujarat Titans. With this, SRH became the third team to qualify, following Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who currently hold the top two positions in the standings. Although the match was washed out, Sunrisers earned one point, bringing their tally to 15 points with one game remaining. Their final league fixture will be against Punjab Kings, who have already been eliminated, scheduled for May 19. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fhlXcnG

‘Kejriwal has lost his mind after going to jail’: Yogi Adityanath

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Curran helps PBKS hand RR their 4th straight defeat

Captain Sam Curran took center stage, delivering a well-paced fifty and claiming two crucial wickets, steering Punjab Kings to a five-wicket triumph over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL encounter on Wednesday. Although the target was a modest 145, Kings faced difficulties on a sluggish pitch. However, Curran's composed demeanor and skillful play ensured their fifth victory of the season, as he remained unbeaten on 63 runs from 41 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes. Punjab Kings reached 145/5 in 18.5 overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uE8Vl5Q

'Forget spirit, I believe in...': Shastri opens up on Spirit of Cricket

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri took a swipe at the concept of the Spirit of Cricket while discussing on veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube channel, suggesting that he prioritises adherence to rules over the "spirit of cricket." Shastri's remarks come in the context of incidents during India's Test series in England in 2021, during which India secured a historic victory at Lord's in the second Test. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bdBfA9r