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Tough race leaves champion Lewis Hamilton drained
The British racer delivered a bold pass on Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas and drove off into the Portimao sun to win the race on Sunday and increase his lead in the Formula One world title standings, DPA reported. "That was such a tough race, physically and mentally, keeping everything together," said Hamilton.
Covid pricks IPL bio-bubble: Question mark over Ahmedabad, Delhi
The reality is that everyone saw it coming, as the IPL matches were being played despite the unprecedented surge in Covid cases in India, and it was only a matter of time before the virus breached the supposedly IPL bio-bubble for players and officials.
KKR's Chakravarthy, Warrier Covid+, IPL tie deferred: BCCI
"Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID-19," said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement.
Shaw sees funny side after being hit on crotch
Delhi Capitals' (DC) Prithvi Shaw could be seen letting out a smile while looking into his pants after being hit on the crotch by a delivery from Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Riley Meredith at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2 KKR players test 'Covid positive', Monday's IPL tie deferred
According to ESPNCricinfo website, spinner Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Sandeep Warrier have tested positive for the virus. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India or either of the franchises is yet to make an official statement.
Might be the last time we see Warner at SRH: Steyn
"It's strange that he isn't a part of the playing eleven. It's understandable if they want to change ownership of captaincy for the next season, and keep Kane (Williamson) there. But David is still a phenomenal batter and I would still keep him in the eleven. But this might be the last time we see Warner in the Orange Army," South African fast bowling great Dale Steyn told ESPNCricinfo.
Dhawan returns to top of Orange Cap table
Dhawan anchored a chase of a target of 167, which DC managed to get with as many as 14 balls to spare, thus helping him overtake PBKS captain KL Rahul, who did not play Sunday's match.
IPL table: DC rise to top spot after big win over PBKS
DC's reign may, however, turn out to be a short one for now if third-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who are two points behind the Capitals, end up beating Kolkata Knight Riders by a big margin on Monday.
Desperate SRH seek a win against Mumbai Indians
After seven matches, SRH have two points and are placed at the bottom of the points table. While nothing seems to be going right for the Hyderabad franchise, MI seem to have overcome inconsistency in the initial phase of the tournament they played in Chennai and taken to the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch as duck to water.
Dhawan, Shaw made DC innings look better: Pant
"I think Shikhy bhai and Prithvi gave us a very good start, that's why the innings looked much better. [In] the first innings, the ball was really gripping and the wicket was slightly slow in the second innings as well. The way they started was commendable," said Delhi Capital captain Rishabh Pant at the post-match presentation ceremony following DC's seven-wicket win.
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