Indian Economy

The 17-year-old phenom is on the cusp of clinching the tournament with just one more win needed after his triumph over the French GM in Round 13. Mahindra's post garnered significant attention, amassing over 85K views since its upload.

Gautam Gambhir, the guiding force behind SRK's Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), recently joined Manish Pandey on the 'Knights Dugout Podcast' to share insights into his journey with KKR.

The heroics of Travis Head, who smashed a blistering 89 off just 32 balls, coupled with Abhishek Sharma's explosive 46 off a mere 12 deliveries, propelled SRH to yet another formidable total of 266 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.

The match witnessed a roller-coaster of events, with Punjab initially struggling at 17/4 in pursuit of Mumbai's total of 193. However, Ashutosh's aggressive innings, coupled with Shashank Singh's brisk 41 off 25 balls, brought Punjab back into contention. Unfortunately for Punjab, Ashutosh's departure in the 18th over tilted the game back in Mumbai's favor.

During MI's recent match against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings, their bowling unit faced a tough time. Despite utilizing seven different bowling options, players like Akash Madhwal, skipper Hardik Pandya, and Romario Shepherd struggled, conceding runs at an economy rate of over 12.

The pitch, unfamiliar with its black-soil composition for this season, offered considerable assistance to the bowlers. Low bounce, sluggish pace, and subtle turn favored the DC bowlers, restricting GT to a mere 89 runs. Except for Kuldeep Yadav, who managed to resist, every DC bowler made significant contributions, with Kumar emerging as the standout performer.

During his court appearance, Slater, attired in prison attire, sat in the dock before collapsing to the ground upon the magistrate's refusal of his bail request. Assistance from prison officers was required to help him back on his feet, as per the ABC report. Since his arrest over the weekend, he has been held at the Maroochydore police watch house. Slater vehemently denies all accusations of violence against the complainant. His next court appearance is slated for May 31.

Reflecting on his return, Nadal acknowledged the challenges that come with age, stating, "Every time it is more difficult and especially when you are at an advanced age, it makes things even tougher." Despite facing tough moments, Nadal expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be back on the tour, practicing with fellow players, and competing once again. He emphasized the significance of being able to enjoy the sport enough to continue his journey.

In a recent encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set a formidable target of 224 runs, powered by Sunil Narine's explosive century (109 off 56 balls). Despite RR's hopes of chasing the target, consistent wickets slowed their progress, leaving them at 128/6 in 14 overs, with boundaries becoming scarce.

Reflecting on his match-winning innings, Buttler emphasized the importance of maintaining faith in oneself, even during the most challenging moments. He acknowledged the influence of RR's Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, in reinforcing his self-belief and resilience on the field.