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Shaw's rumoured girlfriend Prachi reacts to his innings vs KKR
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Shaw led DC to victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday with a 41-ball 82 which earned him the Player of the Match award. As he collected his award and spoke to the broadcasters in the post-match presentation ceremony, Prachi, who is rumoured to be dating Shaw, posted photos of him on her television.
PBKS' Pooran pledges to donate in fight against Covid-19
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"Although many other countries are still being affected by the pandemic, the situation in India right now is particularly severe. I will do my part to bring awareness and financial assistance to this dire situation," the 25-year-old West Indian, who hasn't really had a memorable outing in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), said in a video on Twitter on Friday.
FC Goa proud to earn 3 points in AFC Champions League: Coach
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A severely depleted FC Goa fielded an all-Indian outfit in the playing XI after chief coach Juan Ferrando and all overseas players were asked to fly back home in view of the travel restriction imposed by European and other countries with regard to travellers from Covid-ravaged India.
Australians can accompany Indian, English players to UK: Maxwell
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After the end of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on May 30, India are scheduled to travel to England to play the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl in Southampton from June 18. In the wake of the alarming surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, Australia have banned flights from the country until May 15.
Barcelona miss chance to go top, lost 2-1 to Granada
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Barca controlled most of the ball and had the majority of the chances, two defensive lapses allowed Darwin Machis and Jorge Molina to overturn Leo Messi's opener for the home side, who remain third in the table, two points behind Atletico Madrid, Xinhua reported.
Planned not to bowl spinners against Russell: Yadav
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Delhi Capitals tried to keep Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell away from facing spinners too frequently during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, said all-rounder Lalit Yadav.
Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to 'Mission Oxygen'
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"The second wave of Covid has put our health-care system under immense pressure. Providing oxygen for the large number of serious Covid patients is the need of the hour," Tendulkar said in a statement he released on his social media handles on Thursday.
Top order changes in order at KKR after loss to DC: McCullum
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KKR were 73/2 at the end of the 10th over of the match before Lalit Yadav dismissed captain Morgan and Sunil Narine for ducks in the 11th over. The next four overs produced 20 runs and included the dismissal of opener Shubman Gill, who scored 43 in 38 balls. KKR eventually scored 154/6, which was chased down with ease by DC with opener Prithvi Shaw smashing 82 off 41 balls.
Fernandes, Cavani scores braces as United thrash Roma 6-2
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Fernandes opened the scoring for United in the ninth minute but Lorenzo Pellegrino levelled with a penalty and Edin Dzeko put Roma ahead in the 34th, DPA reported. Cavani struck in the 48th and 64th minutes to turn matters around, and Fernandes' penalty in the 71st, Paul Pogba in the 75th and substitute Mason Greenwood in the 86th ensured a big win for United.
IPL 2021: DC move up to second spot, MI remain 4th
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The victory took DC to 10 points, level with third-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK). DC's net run rate (NRR) of +0.466 is higher than RCB's +0.089 but lesser than CSK's +1.475. RCB, however, have a game in hand on DC and could take back the second position if they beat Punjab Kings on April 30.
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