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IPL 2023: We had an off-day as a batting unit, admits Rohit Sharma after MI's six-wicket loss to CSK
Pushed into batting first, Mumbai's innings never got going as they lost their top-three in Power-play. Barring Nehal Wadhera's 64 off 50 balls, his maiden IPL fifty and twin fifty-plus stands with Suryakumar Yadav and Tristan Stubbs, there was nothing of note as Mumbai ended up at 139/8, which Chennai chased down with 14 balls to spare.
RCB vs DC: Virat Kohli becomes first player to score 7,000 IPL runs
The 34-year-old Kohli got to the 7000-run mark in his 233rd IPL match with a cut shot against Axar Patel in the fourth over of RCB's innings. After achieving the feat, the local boy received a huge round of applause from his home crowd, even though he plays for Bangalore.
Indian Men's Deaf Team beats Bangladesh, wins IDCA Tri-Nation ODI Tournament
Batting first, the Indian team rode on a sensational 67-ball 111 by skipper Sai Akash and an equally brilliant contribution by Akash Singh (53 off 33) to post 293/8 in 35 overs. Afsar Riad was the best Bangladesh bowler on the day, claiming three wickets. In reply, Indian bowler Kuldeep Singh claimed four wickets and Deepak Kumar bagged three as Bangladesh were bundled out for 127 in 25 overs, thus winning the match by 166 runs. India Deaf Team skipper Sai Akash was adjudged Player of the Match.
IPL 2023: Rohit should take a break for the time being, and keep himself fit for the WTC Final, says Gavaskar
On Saturday, against Chennai Super Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Sharma, who had scored a three-ball duck in his previous game against Punjab Kings at Mohali, decided to bat at number three, with Australia all-rounder Cameron Green opening the batting with Ishan Kishan.
IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Lomror fifties propel RCB to 181/4 against Delhi Capitals
Half-centuries by Virat and Lomror propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore to 181/4 in 20 overs. Apart from Kohli and Lomror, skipper Faf du Plessis also played a vital knock to contribute to RCB's decent total. On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh was the most successful bowler for Delhi Capitals with his superb 2-21.
IWL 2023: Gokulam Kerala pound Kahaani FC in a record-breaking victory; HOPS FC win
In other matches of the day, Misaka United shared the spoils with East Bengal, Mumbai Knights FC returned to winning ways against Sports Odisha while HOPS FC registered a commanding win against Mata Rukmani FC. The day belonged to two-time defending champions Gokulam Kerala, who registered a thumping victory.
IWL 2023: Gokulam Kerala pound Kahaani FC in a record-breaking victory; HOPS FC win
In other matches of the day, Misaka United shared the spoils with East Bengal, Mumbai Knights FC returned to winning ways against Sports Odisha while HOPS FC registered a commanding win against Mata Rukmani FC. The day belonged to two-time defending champions Gokulam Kerala, who registered a thumping victory.
Virat Kohli writes to BCCI officials, claims he said nothing wrong to Gambhir, Naveen-ul-Haq: Report
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match in Lucknow on May 1 was marred by an on-field altercation involving Kohli, Naveen, Amit Mishra and Gambhir. The ugly clash between the two greatest Indian cricketers -- Kohli and Gambhir -- wasn't a pleasant sight, and as a result of that, both of them were fined 100 per cent of their match fees for the altercation, which was deemed a Level 2 offence and in breach of IPL Code of Conduct's Article 2.21. On the other hand, Afghanistan fast-bowler Naveen-ul-Haq was fined 50 per cent of his match fees.
Men's World Boxing Championships: Akash Sangwan, Nishant Dev advance to pre-quarters
Sangwan defeated Fu Mingke of China 5-0 in a Round of 32 match. The Indian boxer was quicker than Fu right from the start and landed some heavy blows on his opponent. Akash played from a distance and evaded Fu's punches throughout the bout, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) informed in a release on Saturday.
Athletics: Kenya pushes for upgrade of Kip Keino Classic to Diamond League
Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei said on Friday that the world governing body was considering their request. "There is only one Diamond League in Africa and hopefully the next time we are gathered here, we will be talking about a Diamond League event," Tuwei said at the launch of the 2023 Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. The Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Morocco is the only African event in the annual Diamond League circuit.
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