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IPL 2021: Gaikwad, du Plessis power CSK to big win over SRH
SRH struggled to get wickets, as their pace trio of Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed and Siddarth Kaul couldn't get any assistance from the placid pitch. Gaikwad made 75 off 44 balls (12x4) while du Plessis scored 56 off 38 balls (6x4, 1x6) as CSK chased down 171/3 put up by SRH with nine balls to spare.
Neymar says PSG contract renewal 'almost settled'
The Brazil superstar moved to the Parc des Princes for a huge 222 million Euros fee from Barcelona in 2017, a sum that comfortably smashed the world transfer record, reports DPA. However, for long periods Neymar was linked with a move back to La Liga either with Barca or Clasico rivals Real Madrid, amid suggestions he was struggling to settle in the French capital.
Champions League: FC Goa want to bow out with heads held high
The top Indian club's chances of making it to the knockout round of the premier continental tournament have evaporated following three stalemates and consecutive defeats against Iran's footballing powerhouse Persepolis FC. The Juan Ferrando-coached side -- who have three points in Group E -- would look to at least have one consolation victory under their belt when they play Al Wahda in their last outing.
DC take on buoyant Knight Riders
DC lost their previous match to Royal Challengers Bangalore by just one run on Tuesday night and they barely managed to beat SunRisers Hyderabad in the Super Over on Sunday night. The Kolkata franchise, which has been inconsistent throughout the tournament, managed to return to winning ways beating Punjab Kings by five wickets. Prior to that, KKR had lost four matches in a row.
MI look to get back to winning ways
After two successive losses, Mumbai Indians (MI) would like to turn it around when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an afternoon encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. MI were thrashed by Punjab Kings by nine wickets. Prior to that, they lost to Delhi Capitals by six wickets.
DC skipper Pant urges Covid survivors to donate plasma
In a video message posted on the franchise's website, the wicketkeeper-batsman said, "In the last few months, the number of Covid-19 cases in India has gone up. If you have recovered from Covid, please go and donate your plasma." Pant also requested people not to spread misinformation about the disease.
Indian fencers fail to qualify for Olympics
"Since it was one last chance to make the cut for the Olympics, the players wilted under pressure. Instead of staying calm and playing their natural game the fencers became a bit error prone that spoiled their chances," a national level coach told IANS. The two-day tournament, held last weekend, offered six quota places, including three in the women's category for the Tokyo Olympics.
Australia athletes travelling for Olympics prioritised for vax
The federal government has announced that approximately 2,050 athletes and support staff travelling to Japan for the delayed Olympics and Paralympics will be considered a priority group in the troubled vaccine rollout, Xinhua reports. Greg Hunt, the Minister for Health, said that vaccines would safeguard Australians traveling to Tokyo in July and August.
Chelsea earn 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in Champions League semis
American forward Christian Pulisic gave the English visitors a 14th-minute lead but striker Karim Benzema levelled in the 29th for Real in the teams' first-ever Champions League meeting on a wet Tuesday night in Spain, DPA reports. Benzema now has 71 goals in the elite event for joint-fourth all-time with former Real legend Raul Gonzalez.
IPL table: RCB take back top spot after thrilling win over DC
RCB are on 10 points, thus leading second-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by two points. CSK, however, have a game in hand on RCB, which they will be playing on Wednesday against bottom-placed SunRisers Hyderabad. A win would send CSK back to the top of the table as their net run rate (NRR) of +1.612 is higher than that of RCB's +0.080.
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