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IPL 2023: If he is not the captain, he won't even play as Impact Player, says Sehwag on Dhoni's future with CSK
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Speculations regarding Dhoni's potential retirement have been circulating ever since the commencement of 2023 IPL, hinting that this edition could mark his final appearance in the tournament.
IPL 2023: What happens if rain washes out the reserve day for CSK vs GT final?
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Heavy rainfall has delayed the toss on Sunday. The rain had stopped around 8:55 pm and players began to warm up in anticipation of the start of the match, considering the cut-off time was 9:35 pm.
French Open: China's Zhang Shuai eliminated by Frech in first round
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The 29th seed Zhang, who reached the round of 16 at Roland Garros in 2020, committed seven double faults against zero from her opponent. Although Zhang saved two match points in the sixth game of the second set when Frech was serving for victory, she was unable to hold her own serve in the following game as No.88
French Open: Tsitsipas quells Vesely challenge in four sets in first-round clash
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Tsitsipas, hoping to improve on his appearance in the final two years ago, arrived at Roland-Garros without a clay-court trophy this year. He survived a stern test, winning 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(7) against the towering Czech lefty Jiri Vesely in his men's singles opener on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
ITTF World Championships: China's Fan retains men's singles title; Sun claims maiden title
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In a clash of the top two seeds, world No.1 Fan outplayed the first-time singles finalist 8-11, 11-9, 11-7, 12-10, 11-13, 11-3. It is China's 10th straight men's singles crown in the table tennis world championships, a run dating back to 2005.
Wrestlers' wrangle: All women protesters released, says Delhi Police
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"Police have released women protestors including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat," the police official said. Malik had told IANS that they will go to Jantar Mantar and that their fight will go on till justice prevails. However, police had said that protesters will not be allowed to head back to Jantar Mantar.
WTC Final: Jaiswal replaces Gaikwad in reserves for India; Marsh, Renshaw on stand-by for Australia
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For India, uncapped in-form left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included as a stand-by player alongside middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav and right-arm pacer Mukesh Kumar. Jaiswal, who amassed 625 runs in 14 innings of IPL 2023 for Rajasthan Royals, including a century and five fifties, replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is reportedly getting married in the initial days of June.
Wrestlers protest: Over 700 detained, FIR registered against organisers
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According to the police, the FIR was lodged at the Parliament Street police station under Sections 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty)
Wrestling mess: Eerie silence at Jantar Mantar; cops say won't let protesters regroup
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Hours after the forceful end to the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar, following the detention of Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Sangeeta Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, along with their supporters, for violating law and order by breaching the security cordon while attempting to move towards the new Parliament building for a planned women's
IPL 2023: Final between CSK and GT moved to reserve day after rain forces washout
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"The #Final of the #TATAIPL 2023 has been moved to the reserve day on 29th May - 7:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Physical tickets for today will be valid tomorrow. We request you to keep the tickets safe & intact," announced the IPL via its Twitter account.
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