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IPL brings back the cheers for Bengaluru's pubs and bars
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During the Covid pandemic, according to sources, more than 300 pubs were closed and 500 in Bengaluru are in a dire situation. In spite of the gloom, the pub managements have invested this time to attract fans and they are getting good response. Prathik Shetty, owner of the 'Reservoire' Pub in Koramangala of Bengaluru, told IANS, "we are trying our best to give stadium like ambience to cricket fans so that they don't miss out on not going to the stadium."
IPL 2022: Shami, Tewatia shine as Gujarat Titans start campaign with 5-wicket win over Lucknow
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Gujarat Titans rode on brilliant pace bowling by Mohammad Shami as they started their campaign in IPL 2022 on a winning note, beating Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in a clash between two debutants whose fate was decided in the first five overs. Bowling brilliantly and in the channel, Shami sent back Lucknow skipper and his India teammate KL Rahul for a golden duck
First-ever eLaLiga challenge launched in India
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The first-ever eLaLiga challenge in India was launched in the presence of Spanish football legend Luis Garcia, here on Monday. The eLaLiga Trophy, powered by Hero Vired, will be held between April 9 and 26 and the national final will be held LIVE on May 8, 2022. The registrations for the eSports championship have been opened.
IPL 2022: Lucknow post 158/6 against Gujarat Titans
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 Lucknow Super Giants posted a below-par score of 158/6 off 20 overs in their innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they recovered from a precarious 4-29 caused by a devastating spell by Mohammad Shami of Gujarat Titans in a clash of two debutant teams at the Wankhede Stadium here on Monday.
Delhi International Open Chess: Abhijeet Gupta back in joint lead
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With his sixth victory in a row following a disastrous start, Gupta reached 7.5 points to join overnight leaders Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh and Harsha Bharthakoti while S P Sethuraman accounted for Pavel Ponkratov of Russia to match these four on points. Poormosavi Seyed Kian meanwhile became the first player in the tournament to score an International Master norm. The other norm aspirant is Neelash Saha who needs a victory in the final round to make a Grandmaster norm.
IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans win toss, elect to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants
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Gujarat Titans skipper Hardak Pandya said one of the reasons he decided to bowl first was the dew that is likely to play a role in the match. "It's the first game, we want to see how the wicket plays," Hardik said at the toss. "Also, the dew is a factor. One thing which is very clear is we are going to give all the guys full freedom, play freely and enjoy."
India's para badminton coach Gaurav Khanna vows to win 10 medals at 2024 Paralympic Games
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India's para badminton coach Gaurav Khanna has set a target of 10 medals from the next Paralympic Games in Paris. "we have drawn out a holistic plan to build on our recent successes with the aim of making India a true world force in para badminton," Gaurav Khanna said in a press conference.
IPL 2022: KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock make a devastating opening pair, says Gavaskar
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Speaking about K L Rahul and Quinton de Kock's opening combination, legendary Sunil Gavaskar said, "The best part about Quinton de Kock is the fact that he also has captaincy experience. He has been a captain of South Africa and knows all formats of the game. He knows what team building is all about because we are talking about a different team now.
English cricket is a rudderless ship; give Root a break from captaincy: David Lloyd
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West Indies registered a 10-wicket win on the fourth day of the third Test at Granada after the first two drawn matches to secure a 1-0 series win over England on Sunday. Needing just 28 runs for a win after bowling England out for 120 in the second innings, West Indies' openers -- Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell chased down the target in 4.5 overs as the game ended within the first session on Day 4.
Women's World Cup: Perry in race to be fit for semifinal against West Indies
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With the business end of the World Cup approaching, Perry joined the Australian team in training on Monday with a hope that she plays in the semifinal on Wednesday. The winner of the semifinal between Australia and West Indies at Basin Reserve will play either South Africa or defending champions England in the final at Hagley Oval on Sunday.
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