SPORTS

IPL 2023: Commentator Aakash Chopra tests positive for Covid-19
IANS -
The 45-year old took to Twitter to give an update about his health, saying that he has mild symptoms and will be away from the commentary duties for a few days."Caught and Bowled Covid. Yups...the C Virus has struck again. Really mild symptoms ... all under control," Chopra said in a tweet on Tuesday. "Will be away from the commentary duties for a few days, hoping to come back stronger #TataIPL," he added.
MCA to create a memorial of Dhoni's World Cup winning six at Wankhede Stadium
IANS -
"The President of the MCA, Mr. @amolkk1976, Secretary, Mr. @ajinkyasnaik along with the Apex Council Members decided to dedicate a memorial to MS Dhoni at the MCA Pavilion to commemorate his 2011 World Cup winning six," the MCA said in a tweet on Tuesday. "The memorial will be made at the spot where Dhoni's iconic six landed," it added."The President of the MCA, Mr. @amolkk1976, Secretary, Mr. @ajinkyasnaik along with the Apex Council Members decided to dedicate a memorial to MS Dhoni at the MCA Pavilion to commemorate his 2011 World Cup winning six," the MCA said in a tweet on Tuesday. "The memorial will be made at the spot where Dhoni's iconic six landed," it added.
IPL 2023: I can't fill Bravo's shoes; just trying to pick his brains, says CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande
IANS -
Deshpande, who came in as an Impact Player, replacing Ambati Rayudu in the match against Lucknow Super Giants, conceded 45 runs in his four overs while picking up the wickets two wickets. However, the pacer didn't have a great start as he conceded 18 runs in his first over, which consisted of 11 deliveries. But, Dhoni trusted him to defend 28 runs in the final over where Deshpande gave away 15 runs and picked the wicket of Ayush Badoni, as CSK won the match by 12 runs.
IPL 2023: It will be a selection headache with De Kock joining the team, says Morkel on Mayers' scintillating form
IANS -
After Mayer smashing 73-run against Delhi Capitals (DC) in LSG's first match, the West Indian hit 53 runs off 22 against the Super Kings, including eight fours and two sixes on Monday. However, Mayers' half-century went in vain as LSG suffered a 12-run loss at the hands of Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.With 126 runs from two games at an average of 63, Mayers is currently second in the list of leading run-scorers in IPL 2023.
Struggling Espanyol name Luis Garcia as new coach
IANS -
Garcia replaced Diego Martinez, who was sacked on Monday after his side's 2-1 defeat to Girona left them fourth from bottom of La Liga and a 1-1 draw with Valencia, dropping them into the bottom three. The 42-year-old has left a post coaching Real Madrid's C-team RSC International in Spain's fifth tier, and signed a contract for the remainder of the current season and the 2023-2024 campaign, a Xinhua report said. He returns to a club he represented as a player between 2005-2011.
IPL 2023: Rishabh Pant will come to stadium to watch Delhi Capitals-Gujarat Titans match, confirms DDCA director
IANS -
It will be Pant's first appearance at a cricket stadium after miraculously surviving a horrific car accident while on his way to his hometown Roorkee in Uttarakhand from New Delhi on December 30 last year. As of now, Pant is on the path to recovery from injuries which have kept him out of cricketing action since the start of this year, including missing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and IPL 2023
Brazil defender Arthur joins Bayer Leverkusen
IANS -
The 20-year-old will remain at the Brazilian Serie A club until after the U20 World Cup in June, according to an America Mineiro statement on Monday.It described the transfer as the "biggest in the club's history", without providing financial details. Local media said the Bundesliga club had agreed to pay around seven million euros.
Starc, Zampa will be crucial for Australia's success in 2023 ODI World Cup, feels Ponting
IANS -
Speedster Starc was the pick of Australia's bowlers during the recent ODI series in India with eight wickets as the experienced quick intimidated white-ball specialist Suryakumar Yadav with a pair of golden ducks in the first two fixtures.
Mexico's FC Juarez sack Argentine manager Cristante
IANS -
The announcement follows a 2-0 home defeat to Puebla on Friday, a result that left Juarez 14th in the 18-team standings, a Xinhua report said. We want to thank Hernan and his backroom staff for everything they have given us," read a club statement on Monday. We wish him all the best in the future because he is undoubtedly one of.
Former World No.1 Muguruza to miss clay and grass swings
IANS -
Champion at Roland Garros in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017, Muguruza has not competed since a first-round loss to teenager Linda Noskova in Lyon in February. She has not won a match since defeating Despina Papamichail in the second round of Tokyo last September, and is on a six-match losing streak.Muguruza's ranking has fallen to No.132 this week
Advertisement