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Team India might not participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan due to strained diplomatic relations, with possibilities of changing the venue or adopting a hybrid model. The BCCI indicated that a bilateral series with Pakistan is highly unlikely, pending government approval for any travel.

Several cricket crazy fans across the globe are stunned over the incident. Even at the age of 83, Alex’s reflexes have not slowed down much.

Sandeep Sharma marked his return from injury with outstanding figures of 5-18, leading Rajasthan Royals to a nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a 59-ball century, aiding in their seventh victory in eight games at Jaipur this IPL season.

Several experts and fans are of the opinion that, RCB’s repeated failures in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League has taken a heavy toll on the star batter.

Mumbai Indians (MI) seek to avenge their previous losses against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an IPL match today at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. With top players like Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson, RR aims to secure a playoff spot by solidifying their top-two position.

17-year-old Indian chess prodigy, D Gukesh, became the youngest ever to win the FIDE Candidates Tournament, earning a match against world champion Ding Liren. Praised by PM Modi and Vishwanathan Anand, his victory marks a significant moment in chess history.

Gautam Gambhir, former KKR captain and now mentor, recalls how Shah Rukh Khan convinced him not to drop himself during a rough patch. Under his guidance, KKR is excelling in IPL 2024 with key players like Narine and Russell performing well.

Despite Virat Kohli's efforts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faces near elimination from IPL 2024 with only one win in eight games. However, they can still qualify for the playoffs by winning all remaining six matches and depending on other teams' results.

Andre Russell and Sunil Narine collectively secured five wickets leading Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling one-run victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Shreyas Iyer's rapid fifty and vital innings from Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar were highlights, but KKR held their nerve in a nail-biting final over.

Uthappa said that he believes as a senior professional, he was not treated properly at KKR.

As per the former batting great, the boundary ropes can be pushed a little more back, especially at smaller venues, as he pointed out the gap between the advertisement board and the fence where the stands begin.

There have been also rare incidents when Dhoni lost his cool. One such instance happened in the CSK dressing room during IPL 2014.

Anjum Khan, wife of CSK's Shivam Dube, expressed profound admiration for MS Dhoni in a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared her lifelong passion for the cricket icon, emphasizing that 'Dhoni means cricket' to her and recalling her childhood memories linked to watching his matches.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) set a new T20 and IPL record by scoring 125 runs in the powerplay against Delhi Capitals, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge. This historic achievement surpasses previous records and positions SRH strongly in the tournament.

Indian rowers Nitin Deol and Salman Khan clinched a gold medal at the 2024 Asian Cup in Men's Open Doubles. Concurrently, Ujjwal Kumar and Arvind Singh progressed to Final A of the Asia Oceania Olympic Qualification Regatta, moving closer to Paris Olympics qualification.