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IPL 2023: KKR's Litton Das flies back to Bangladesh because of an urgent family medical emergency
"Litton Das has had to return to Bangladesh earlier today (Friday, April 28) due to an urgent family medical emergency. Our wishes go out to him and his family to make it through this difficult time," said an official update from the franchise.In last year's player auction, Das was picked by Kolkata at his base price of INR 50 lakhs in the accelerated round after he went unsold initially, thus marking his first brush with the IPL.
La Liga: FC Barcelona continue cost-cutting with decision to close TV channel
The decision brings an end to the club's own TV network, which has been in operation since 1996, and leaves about 150 people who worked in the network, either on a permanent or freelance basis, without jobs, reports Xinhua. "FC Barcelona informs that it has notified its provider, TBSC Telefonica, the company which manages the club's television network Barca TV, that it will not renew its contract for services, which expires on June 30, 2023," the club explained in a statement.
IPL 2023: Ajinkya Rahane, Piyush Chawla and Mohit Sharma continue to prove 'old is gold'
Mohit, who was a net bowler with Gujarat Titans last year, has picked up six wickets in four games and returned with two Player of the Match awards for the side on two occasions and has been a go-to bowler for skipper Hardik Pandya in the death overs.Rahane, who was picked up by CSK at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, has owned IPL 2023 with his breathtaking performances. As of now, Rahane aggregated 224 runs in six innings, averaging 44.8 and at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 189.83.
Fakhar Zaman's ton sets up Pakistan's 500th win in ODIs via 5-wicket victory over New Zealand
Chasing 289, Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq shared a solid 124-run opening stand. After scoring his 15th ODI half-century, Imam was trapped leg-before by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi in the 22nd over, departing for 60 off 65 balls, laced with five fours and one six.
IPL 2023: Ajinkya Rahane, Piyush Chawla and Mohit Sharma continue to prove 'old is gold'
Mohit, who was a net bowler with Gujarat Titans last year, has picked up six wickets in four games and returned with two Player of the Match awards for the side on two occasions and has been a go-to bowler for skipper Hardik Pandya in the death overs.
Branch, Buhler maintain overall top-10 position for Hero MotoSports Team Rally
Competing in the premier Rally GP class, Stage 4 was a better day for Branch, except for a mishap around the road book error. He found himself enjoying the Stage on his Hero 450 Rally bike, which performed at its peak. His consistent run through Rally finds him a spot in the overall top-10 of the Rally GP class at the 7th position, the team informed in a release on Friday.
Wrestling mess: Neeraj Chopra supports grapplers in protest against WFI
Some of India's top wrestlers including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik along with Asian and Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat are protesting at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, seeking action against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.Neeraj Chopra on Friday came out in support of the wrestlers. "It hurts to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great nation and make us proud," said Chopra in a tweet on Friday.
IPL 2023: My mantra is to bat, and rest will take care of itself, says RR's Dhruv Jurel
Jurel had played a couple of blistering innings in the first half of IPL 2023 and on Thursday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, he smashed three fours and two sixes in his quick cameo which gave Rajasthan much-needed momentum in the fag end of their innings."I'm very feeling really good and happy that we won the match. It's a much-needed win for us. My mantra is to bat, and rest will take care of itself. I just played the situation and I've done three-four hours of batting every day," he said in the post-match press conference.
CLOSE-IN: India's sight is fixed on WTC Final. A win would be a crowning glory to honour the 1971 side
The only surprise was the inclusion of Ajinkya Rahane, a middle-order batter with plenty of experience. Although a cricketer's performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is talked about as never one to be considered for an India selection, one can take that comment with a pinch of salt. The recent parade of newly-crowned Indian players in the last decade has all emerged through their super performance in the IPL.
Premier League: Newcastle strengthen grip on top-four as Spurs recover their pride
Newcastle registered a convincing 4-1 win away at Everton on Thursday night, which was never in question after Callum Wilson put them ahead in the 28th minute.Everton's main issue this season has been a lack of goals, and despite 13 shots at the goal, they failed to find the net until Joelinton and Wilson's second of the game put Newcastle 3-0 up in the second half, reports Xinhua.
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