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If dew hadn't played a part, 158 would've been enough: Ashwin

The target of 159 would have been enough for Rajasthan Royals if dew hadn't played a major role, premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said after his team's five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1DIiBSK via IFTTT

Viraj Madappa, Rashid Khan book spot for Asian Games

Under the cosh after his rivals’ fightback on the fourth day, Viraj Madappa came up with the goods to book his spot in the Indian team for the Asian Games with a gritty five-under 67 on the final day of the golf selection trials at the KGA on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/TBserwx via IFTTT

IPL: Jadeja quits CSK captaincy; Dhoni back at helm

Ravindra Jadeja’s dismal stint as Chennai Super Kings captain came to a halt a day before the team’s ninth game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The allrounder, who took over as CSK skipper, stepped down after discussions with MS Dhoni, coach Stephen Fleming and the management. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/UCqPVuE via IFTTT

Man City beat Leeds to maintain one-point lead over Liverpool

Manchester City maintained a one-point Premier League lead over Liverpool with four games to go after seeing off Leeds United 4-0 on Saturday as Norwich City were relegated after a 2-0 loss at Aston Villa. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/cN607ob via IFTTT

IPL: David Miller, Rahul Tewatia guide Gujarat Titans home

On Saturday, against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the duo’s 79-run partnership in 40 balls again bailed out the Titans from a mid-match collapse to register a six-wicket triumph. Their finishing overshadowed former Indian captain Virat Kohli’s return to form with a half-century. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/6tK57Zn via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Rohit gets birthday present, MI win their first match of the season

Mumbai Indians finally opened their account in the ongoing season of the IPL with a 5-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. Opting to field, MI restricted RR to 158 for six, despite a fine 52-ball 67 by Jos Buttler at the top. In reply, MI chased down the target in 19.2 overs with Suryakumar Yadav (51) emerging as the top scorer. Surya in company of Tilak Varma (35) added 81 to keep MI in the hunt, before Tim David (20) finished the job. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/eJYS2gk via IFTTT

One in five football matches ‘fixed’ in Goa, reveals report

International betting monitoring agencies have red-flagged 12 matches in the Goa Pro League for anomalous betting, including one game that was played on Tuesday. Since December when the first red flag was raised, agencies have been busy tracking suspicious betting patterns with 12 of the 68 games red-flagged and two others classified as Amber II. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/7Oh2MUn via IFTTT

IPL: Gujarat Titans look to prey on deflated RCB

Buoyed by their recent last-ball win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans stand on the cusp of reaching the playoffs in their maiden IPL season. They will look to consolidate their hold on the top position on Saturday at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are smarting from consecutive losses to Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/fyH0wqI via IFTTT

'We just kept losing wickets': Agarwal laments Punjab's loss

After their 20-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Friday, Punjab Kings' skipper Mayank Agarwal expressed disappointed with the team's batting and said there were too many soft dismissals during their run-chase. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/0Gc7wqZ via IFTTT

Exclusive: Foes for 17 years, Zee and BCCI to bury Indian cricket’s long standing hatchet

One of Indian cricket’s long-standing sagas, as old as perhaps the beginning of the rise of India’s financial power in the game globally, is coming to a happy end. The Zee Group (Zee Entertainment Enterprises) – Zee Telefilms until 2013 when it demerged into three separate entities – is pulling out of all pending and dormant legal cases against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with immediate effect. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GeV812B via IFTTT

Anderson keen to return to Test team under new captain Stokes

Anderson and Stuart Broad, England's all-time leading Test wicket-takers with 1,177 wickets between them, were left out of the 16-man squad for the three-Test tour of the West Indies in March, which the team lost 1-0. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/N0vXKzP via IFTTT

IPL 2022: RR aim to continue winning momentum vs MI

Rajasthan Royals are reaping benefits of getting it right in the mega auction. After several years, the franchise can boast of a attack high on experience and talent. The last three outings perfectly explain the massive role Royals’ bowlers have played in winning them the games. Runs or no runs, bowlers have done a splendid job in defending totals ranging from 144 to 222 this IPL. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/9KzPH3d via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Bowlers shine as Lucknow Super Giants cruise to 20-run win over Punjab Kings

When Punjab Kings walked in for the IPL mega auction in February, all they wanted was a couple of quality death bowlers, something which they have missed over the past many seasons. Up against a formidable Lucknow Super Giants on Friday, Punjab finally got their weak-link sorted as Kagiso Rabada and Sandeep Sharma wreaked havoc to restrict the opposition to 153/8. The batters, however, let the red and gold brigade down as Punjab eventually lost by 20 runs at the MCA Stadium in Pune. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2enbf9P via IFTTT

'Stupid cricket with the bat': Rahul not happy with LSG batters

Lucknow Super Giants beat Punjab Kings on Friday, but Lucknow skipper Rahul wasn't happy with his team's batting effort that saw them slip from 98/2 to 153/8 before their bowlers came up with the rescue job to lead the team to a 20-run win. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/hTRI8sN via IFTTT

Rangnick to discuss Ronaldo's United future with Ten Hag

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick said he will discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's future with new manager Erik ten Hag and the club's board, with the Portugal forward's contract set to expire at the end of next season. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/uyhCZGd via IFTTT

IPL: DC's Chetan Sakariya comes up with 'Dragon Ball Z' celebration

Delhi Capitals fast bowler Chetan Sakariya on Thursday was the centre of attraction during the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders for his 'Dragon Ball Z' celebration after he dismissed Aaron Finch. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/HEMrCQ4 via IFTTT

In Pics: Kuldeep and Powell guide Delhi to victory over Kolkata

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Marcus Harris omitted from Australia Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Opener Marcus Harris has been left out of the Australia squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in June and July, although he will have a chance to press for a return as part of the "A" team also touring. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ohf1KB0 via IFTTT

It's been difficult to set up right combination: Shreyas Iyer

Kolkata Knight Riders have completely lost the plot with as many as 19 players being used in nine games and skipper Shreyas Iyer had no option but to admit that they haven't been able to get their combination right in IPL-15. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/OSJPDKx via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Kuldeep, Powell star as Delhi beat Kolkata by 4 wickets

Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav returned impressive figures of 4/14 while Rovman Powell (33 off 16) played a solid hand in tense situation as Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at Wankhede for their fourth win of the season. Sent into bat, Kolkata Knight Riders were restricted to 146 for nine. DC chased down the target with six balls to spare. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/aOjr0DZ via IFTTT

Champions League Semi-final Live: Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal

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IPL: Rashid & Rahul power GT's stunning win, SRH lose despite Umran heroics

Pace sensation Umran Malik's stunning figures of 5/25 -- his maiden five-for -- went in vain as Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets in a last-ball thriller at the Wankhede. Titans chased down a stiff target of 196 thanks to batting heroics of Rashid Khan (31 not out) & Rahul Tewatia (40 not out). Wriddhiman Saha (68 off 38) also contributed with a with a crucial knock at the top of the order. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/WTByVqk via IFTTT

Gujarat Titans look to settle scores with Sunrisers Hyderabad

Given that Sunrisers Hyderabad have the wood on them, Gujarat Titans would look to settle scores and maintain their good position. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/cKygeGO via IFTTT

IPL 2022: RR captain Sanju Samson hails Riyan Parag after win over RCB

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson credited Riyan Parag for a 29-run victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday. "After the start in the first 15 overs, we had real belief and trust in someone called Riyan Parag. We have been backing him for the last three-four years and he just showed it to the world today," said Sanju Samson. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GhY7roM via IFTTT

Benzema confident Real Madrid will reach CL final

Karim Benzema was in a confident mood after scoring a brace that helped keep Real Madrid alive in their Champions League last-four tie against Manchester City and the French striker predicted his team would now qualify for the final. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2sEJnDu via IFTTT

Rajasthan ride on Parag pyrotechnics to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore

Sanju Samson's men handed RCB their second consecutive loss, this time by a 29-run margin. Chasing 145 for victory, RCB fell woefully short and were bowled out for 115 in 19.3 overs. After being bundled out for 68 by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous outing, RCB were expected to comeback roaring. Their bowlers stuck to the plan, but the batting line-up played out a different script. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/QhtuAfC via IFTTT

Great players go through phases like this: Faf on Virat

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli has been horribly out of form in this IPL but he got the backing of his Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis, who on Tuesday said "great players go through phases like this". from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/MTZfQnv via IFTTT

In Pics: Parag, bowlers help Rajasthan Royals return to top

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Man City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal Champions League classic

Manchester City have a slender lead to defend in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after winning a thrilling first leg 4-3 at the Etihad on Tuesday. The English champions could live to regret not killing off the 13-time winners after taking a two-goal lead three times. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/IxlQYiS via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Parag, bowlers hand RR 29-run win over RCB

Riyan Parag smashed a match-defining unbeaten half-century before the bowling unit lived up to its reputation to hand Rajasthan Royals a 29-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League match on Tuesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1ZYgGO3 via IFTTT

Not getting good starts in first six overs: CSK captain Jadeja

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ravindra Jadeja on Monday blamed his inept batting line-up for their poor result this IPL season, saying the inability to score runs in the first six overs was hurting the team. CSK slumped to their sixth loss in eight games after going down by 11 runs to Punjab Kings on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/58AaVdW via IFTTT

In Pics: Dhawan hits 88 as Punjab prevail over Chennai in tense finish

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IPL: Rishi Dhawan's face-shield catches everyone's attention

Punjab Kings' all-rounder Rishi Dhawan, who was playing his first Indian Premier League (IPL) match after a long gap of almost six years, grabbed everyone's attention by sporting a face-shield while bowling against Chennai Super Kings on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/HO6oyR7 via IFTTT

Punjab's Arshdeep, Rabada lauded for death-overs show vs CSK

Punjab Kings' skipper Mayank Agarwal and senior South African pacer Kagiso Rabada praised young Arshdeep Singh for his untiring work in the death overs as Punjab defeated Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs in the IPL on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Uyard0H via IFTTT

Royal Challengers Bangalore have task cut out against Rajasthan Royals

Inconsistency can be frustrating. For proof ask Royal Challengers Bangalore. As a team they have done reasonably well, barring the nine-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday night, but when you delve deeper, there are many missing pieces of the puzzle that need to come together for Faf du Plessis and his men if they fancy a shot at the elusive title. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/hmsXSRY via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Dhawan trumps Rayudu as PBKS beat CSK by 11 runs

Flamboyant opener Shikhar Dhawan struck a magnificent 88 not out to trump Ambati Rayudu in the battle of batting heroics as Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs in an IPL thriller on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1VZu6QX via IFTTT

Former SA captain Graeme Smith cleared of racism allegations

Smith was among several people named in a report by Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza, who had been appointed by Cricket South Africa as an ombudsman in what were termed Social Justice and Nation Building hearings last year. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/v3zL7O6 via IFTTT

Tonali puts AC Milan back on top as Napoli wilt in title fight

Sandro Tonali scored in stoppage time as AC Milan came from behind to win 2-1 at Lazio on Sunday and snatch the top spot from Inter Milan in Serie A, while Napoli's title hopes appear over after their meltdown in Empoli. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/rwOz7Yu via IFTTT

Williamson credits bowlers, fielders for SRH's big win over RCB

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Kane Williamson credited his bowlers for their stupendous performance that helped them bowl Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) out for 68 in the nine-wicket win at the Brabourne Stadium here on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/mMRau0p via IFTTT

PSG wrap up record-equalling 10th Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a record-equalling 10th Ligue 1 title on Saturday, moving level with Saint-Etienne, despite being held to a 1-1 home draw by 10-man Lens. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nUrR7q4 via IFTTT

Rashid, Shami subdue Russell as Gujarat defend 156 against Kolkata

The KKR innings never got going as they lost wickets at regular intervals to finally end up with 144/8. India pacer Mohammed Shami provided Titans the perfect start by picking up openers Sam Billings, coming in place of Aaron Finch, and Sunil Narine in his first two overs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/SMmeHn0 via IFTTT

Tyson Fury beats Dillian Whyte to retain world heavyweight title

Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight crown on Saturday, stopping Dillian Whyte in round six of an all-British bout at a delirious Wembley Stadium before repeating his suggestion that he would now retire. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ZnFPR4q via IFTTT

Bayern Munich win 10th straight Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich eased past title rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Saturday to secure their 10th consecutive Bundesliga crown in front of a sold-out home crowd and with three games to spare. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/JonyKgh via IFTTT

Sunrisers Hyderabad blow away Royal Challengers Bangalore

Invited to bat by Kane Williamson, the RCB wheels came off in the second over bowled by South Africa's young pacer Marco Jansen (3/25). The 21-year-old struck off the second ball when Du Plessis was beaten, losing his off stump to the fullish delivery. Virat Kohli's woeful form continued. For the second time this season, the former skipper had to endure a first ball dismissal as he offered a thick edge to Aiden Markram at second slip. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/fWCTAcI via IFTTT

Asian Wrestling Championships: Anshu Malik, Radhika bag silver

Defending champion Anshu Malik couldn’t repeat her last edition’s heroics. The girl from Nidani in Haryana’s Jind district, settled for silver after going down to reigning world champion (55kg), Japan’s Tsugumi Sakurai, in the final of the women’s freestyle 57kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ZMSxbsm via IFTTT

‘Shocking’: IOA formally writes to CGF

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formally wrote to the UKheadquartered Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), strongly recommending the inclusion of shooting, archery and wrestling in the Games programme for the 2026 CWG in the Victorian state of Australia. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/wvUE6rn via IFTTT

Man Utd need an 'open-heart surgery' under Ten Hag, says Rangnick

Manchester United were thrashed 4-0 by Liverpool in midweek, a defeat which left them in sixth place in the table, 23 points behind leaders and neighbours Manchester City. They also face an uphill struggle to reach the Champions League next season. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1ls8LQc via IFTTT

Pakistan's Masood hits back-to-back double tons for Derbyshire

The 32-year-old was out for 219, having hit 24 fours and a six as Derbyshire racked up 401 runs in the day to reach 437 for four and lead by 224 in their game against Leicestershire. Masood's magnificent innings followed his 239 in last week's draw against Sussex. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/TStwgRp via IFTTT

Swiatek enters Stuttgart semis with 21st successive win

World number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 21st successive win as she powered into the Stuttgart semi-finals by beating US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/LsgCahD via IFTTT

IPL: Jos Buttler's third ton of season gives RR 15-run win over DC

Rajasthan Royals’ Jos Buttler has chosen this IPL to scream to the world that he is on top of the pile of best T20 batters in the world. With a straight face and murder in his eyes, Buttler is on the loose, wielding his bat like a sledgehammer to open up bowling attacks across venues in Mumbai. His latest victim was the Delhi Capitals bowling attack as he brought up his third century of the season to help Rajasthan post a daunting 222/2 at the Wankhede stadium on Friday night. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/pJNPiw7 via IFTTT