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Day: April 2, 2023

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Chelsea sack Graham Potter with club 11th in Premier League; Bruno Saltor named interim boss

Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter, the London club said on Sunday after a string of poor results left the team 11th in the Premier League. Potter had been signed by Chelsea’s new ownership in September after they prised him away from Brighton & Hove Albion but the Englishman lasted 31 games, winning only 12, before the owners pulled the trigger. His last game in charge was Chelsea’s 2-0 league loss at home to Aston Villa on Saturday. “Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition,” Chelsea said in a statement. “In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid. Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future. “B...
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Returning to its fortress should stoke the fire in CSK’s belly 

Vital cog: Stokes’ contribution with the bat will be crucial for CSK.  | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Chennai Super Kings, returning to its fortress at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for the first time since 2019, will hope to get the better of Lucknow Super Giants here on Monday.CSK lost the season opener in Ahmedabad to Gujarat Titans by five wickets and will need to come up with an improved overall performance to tackle the Super Giants’ challenge. While Ruturaj Gaikwad laid the platform with a brilliant 92, none of the other batters complemented him, and Super Kings ended up with a sub-par total which proved costly in the end. Similarly, death bowling is an area of concern with an inexperienced pace attack. However, the pitch at Chepauk, which has traditionally assisted spin,...
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Returning to its fortress should stoke the fire in CSK’s belly 

Vital cog: Stokes’ contribution with the bat will be crucial for CSK.  | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Chennai Super Kings, returning to its fortress at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for the first time since 2019, will hope to get the better of Lucknow Super Giants here on Monday.CSK lost the season opener in Ahmedabad to Gujarat Titans by five wickets and will need to come up with an improved overall performance to tackle the Super Giants’ challenge. While Ruturaj Gaikwad laid the platform with a brilliant 92, none of the other batters complemented him, and Super Kings ended up with a sub-par total which proved costly in the end. Similarly, death bowling is an area of concern with an inexperienced pace attack. However, the pitch at Chepauk, which has traditionally assisted spin,...
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IPL 2023: Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli make it an open and shut case

The up and coming Tilak Varma demonstrated his big-hitting prowess as well as his composure, but a masterly show by Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis put the 20-year-old’s effort into shade, as Bangalore chased 172 in 16.2 overs and eight wickets in hand. It was a statement of intent as much as a victory. Oldguards put on show Towards the end of RCB’s stroll, Kolhi and Du Plessis were like a pair of old friends having some Sunday fun in a club game, their sole motivation, to test each other’s skills and athleticism. For one thunderous Kohli stroke, Du Plessis would hit two; for one tight Du Plessi single, Kohli would sneak. Beyond a point, when the clash was effectively settled, both seemed to compete among themselves. What unfolded was thrilling batting, two masters of the game batting w...
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IPL 2023: Jos Buttler says ‘playing with clear mind’ secret of his success after lifting Rajasthan Royals to victory

Hyderabad: His uncluttered mind is the recipe behind his success in the shortest format as Jos Buttler on Sunday carried from where he left last season with a whirlwind half-century to hand Rajasthan Royals a rousing start to a new IPL season. The T20 World Cup winning English white ball skipper, who was the leading run-getter in IPL last season, smashed a 22-ball 54 to set the tone for a massive 203 for 5. “Really enjoying my batting at the moment and trying to keep a clear mind,” said Buttler after receiving the player-of-the-match after their huge 72-run win in the IPL 2023 clash. The Royals opener had scored 863 runs with four centuries and as many fifties and averaged of 57-plus to win the Orange Cap in 2022 as they made their first final in 14 years. “Keeping a clear mind and once...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Kohli, du Plessis make it a walk in the park for RCB; Tilak’s blitz in vain

Blazing away: Kohli took RCB past the finish line with an unbeaten 49-ball 82. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Royal Challengers Bangalore made a flying start to its IPL campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday.Skipper Faf du Plessis (73, 43b, 5x4, 6x6) and Virat Kohli (82 n.o., 49b, 6x4, 5x6) powered RCB to the 172-run target with 22 balls to spare. The MI attack was utterly disappointing, serving up overpitched freebies to du Plessis and Kohli. They were happy to accept the gifts, putting on a match-winning 148-run stand. RCB raced ahead of the curve at 53 for no loss at the end of the PowerPlay, and when the 100-run mark was reached in just 10.3 overs, the writing was on the wall. Kohli received a couple o...
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Kohli, du Plessis make it a walk in the park for RCB; Tilak’s blitz in vain

Blazing away: Kohli took RCB past the finish line with an unbeaten 49-ball 82. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Royal Challengers Bangalore made a flying start to its IPL campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday.Skipper Faf du Plessis (73, 43b, 5x4, 6x6) and Virat Kohli (82 n.o., 49b, 6x4, 5x6) powered RCB to the 172-run target with 22 balls to spare. The MI attack was utterly disappointing, serving up overpitched freebies to du Plessis and Kohli. They were happy to accept the gifts, putting on a match-winning 148-run stand. RCB raced ahead of the curve at 53 for no loss at the end of the PowerPlay, and when the 100-run mark was reached in just 10.3 overs, the writing was on the wall. Kohli received a couple o...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2023: We want to take one game at a time, says RCB’s Virat Kohli after dominant win against MI

Royal Challengers’ Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 went a long way in securing Bangalore’s victory against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Kohli with captain Faf du Plessis opened the batting and built a partnership of 148 runs in a chase of 172. “I thought it was a phenomenal win, a homecoming after 4 years. Couldn’t have asked for a better game. We bowled well for the first 17 overs but then credit to their batters especially Tilak who batted really well. It was a very comprehensive win and we wanted to win with balls to spare as it will benefit the NRR,” Kohli said while talking about the win. “The new ball was tricky, that’s where we shifted the momentum, they can ride on that momentum from the last two overs of their batting but the way we started nullified all that momentum. We kept the p...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Royals settle the issue right in the PowerPlays against Sunrisers

In top gear: Buttler was in a hurry, rattling up a 22-ball 54. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Sunrisers Hyderabad lost the contest in the PowerPlays — first when Rajasthan Royals, put in to bat, scored 85 for one and then when the host scored just 30 for two, chasing 204 for victory.It was a complete, all-round performance from Royals which helped them record a 72-run win in an IPL match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Sunday.The host was never in the hunt after left-arm pacer Trent Boult struck twice in the first over of the innings — removing Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi — the latter steering only to see Jason Holder take a brilliant, diving catch at slip — without conceding any run.Soon, leggie Yuzvendra Chahal, who had a four-wicket haul, left Harry Brook bewildered with the ...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Royals settle the issue right in the PowerPlays against Sunrisers

In top gear: Buttler was in a hurry, rattling up a 22-ball 54. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Sunrisers Hyderabad lost the contest in the PowerPlays — first when Rajasthan Royals, put in to bat, scored 85 for one and then when the host scored just 30 for two, chasing 204 for victory.It was a complete, all-round performance from Royals which helped them record a 72-run win in an IPL match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Sunday.The host was never in the hunt after left-arm pacer Trent Boult struck twice in the first over of the innings — removing Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi — the latter steering only to see Jason Holder take a brilliant, diving catch at slip — without conceding any run.Soon, leggie Yuzvendra Chahal, who had a four-wicket haul, left Harry Brook bewildered with the ...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Ipl 2023: RCB vs MI Highlights: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis help Royal Challengers Bangalore brush aside Mumbai Indians for first win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chase master Virat Kohli smashed a scintillating unbeaten 82 while skipper Faf du Plessis dazzled with a 43-ball 73 as Royal Challengers Bangalore blew away five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets in their season opener in Bangalore.The opening duo of Kohli and du Plessis was on demolition job as they made a mockery of the 172-run target. Both added a massive 148-run stand for the first wicket as Bangalore cruised to the victory target with 22 balls to spare.The Mumbai bowlers were taken to the cleaners and smashed to all corners of the park as Kohli and du Plessis welcomed back the ever faithful RCB fans to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in grand style.With the defeat, Mumbai stretched their losses in their season openers to 11 matches.Sent into bat, Tilak Varma smashed a...
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EPL: Newcastle United beat Man United to jump to third | Football News – Times of India

Newcastle United on Sunday leapfrogged Manchester United and consolidated their top-four position in the Premier League standings, with a well-deserved 2-0 home win over the visiting United side.Joe Willock and Callum Wilson scored for the home side which lifted them into third place in the league.Both teams have 50 points from 27 games but Newcastle have the better goal difference in the race to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League next season.Eddie Howe's side dominated play at St James' Park, narrowly missing the target from several excellent chances. Their persistence was rewarded in the 65th minute when Allan Saint-Maximin's headed cross found Willock for a close-range header.Wilson put the game to bed in the 88th minute, heading in a cross from Kieran Trippi...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2023: Of an upcoming farewell to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Chepauk, the ultimate fortress

As far as homecomings go, it is hard to look beyond Chennai Super Kings’ return to the field in 2018 after a two-season suspension. That season, Chennai played only one match at home before political issues in the state made them shift base to Pune. As their team, one where each and every individual in the city believes it is his or hers, returns to their den, there is a palpable atmosphere that is building up for not just the first match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, but also for the season. The city is gearing up to give their favourite off-screen hero a mother of all farewells. MS Dhoni may not have said this season would be his last, but that seems to be the narrative that every fan over here is assuming. Ever since the team landed in the city for the preparations on March...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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La Liga: Benzema nets a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Real Valladolid 6-0 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Karim Benzema scored a stunning seven-minute hat-trick on Sunday to help Real Madrid thrashed Real Valladolid 6-0 in their La Liga match.Despite the big win, champions Madrid are at the second position in Spain, 12 points behind league leaders FC Barcelona, who defeated Elche on Saturday, with 11 games remaining each in the season.Carlo Ancelotti's side warmed up for their Copa del Rey semi-final clash on Wednesday with their arch-rivals in style by dismantling the helpless visitors, 16th and a point above the drop zone.Rodrygo Goes opened the scoring early on, before Benzema's hat-trick, including a spectacular acrobatic effort, with Marco Asensio netting the fifth in the second half and Lucas Vazquez adding another late on.Rodrygo had another goal ruled out for handball by ...
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Markram’s 175 leads South Africa to 370 against Netherlands

South Africa’s Aiden Markram acknowledges the crowd as he walks after losing his wicket for 175 runs | Photo Credit: Reuters Aiden Markram hit 175 off 126 balls as South Africa posted an imposing total of 370 for eight in the third World Cup Super League one-day international in Johannesburg on Sunday.South Africa made a slow start after being sent in to bat in tricky early morning conditions at the Wanderers Stadium. They were restricted to 42 for two in the 10-over power play.Markram shared half-century stands with Rassie van der Dussen (25) and Heinrich Klaasen (28) as the scoring rate picked up before it reached a crescendo when he and David Miller (91) thrashed the bowling in a fifth wicket partnership of 199 off 118 balls.It was Markram’s first one-day international century. He r...
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Yuzvendra Chahal first Indian bowler to complete 300 wickets in T20 cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal wrote his name in the record books on Sunday by becoming the first Indian bowler to take 300 wickets in T20 cricket. The Rajasthan Royals bowler achieved the feat during the IPL 2023 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad.Chahal got to the landmark when he cleaned up SRH batter Harry Brook with back of a length delivery. He went on to dismiss Mayank Agarwal, Adil Rashid and skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return figures of 4/17.In 265 T20 matches, he has taken 303 wickets at an average of 23.60 and an economy rate of 7.58. Out of these, 91 wickets have come for India in T20I cricket in 75 matches at an average of 24.68 and an economy rate of 8.13. Ravichandran Ashwin is second on the list with 287 wickets in T20 cricket followed by Piyush Chawla (276 wic...
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2Apr By source belowNo Comments
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Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal completes 300 wickets in T20 cricket

April 02, 2023 10:20 pm | Updated April 03, 2023 07:48 am IST - Hyderabad (Telangana) Rajasthan Royals player Yuzvendra Chahal gestures during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, in Hyderabad, on April 2, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal completed 300 wickets in T20 cricket on Sunday. He accomplished this landmark during his side's Rajasthan Royals (RR) match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. In the match, he dismantled the SRH batting line-up, taking 4/17 in his four overs. He took important wickets of Mayank Agarwal, Harry Brook, Adil Rashid and skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Now, in 265 matches, he has taken 303 wickets at an average of 23.60 and an economy rate of 7...
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South Africa Vs Netherlands: 3rd ODI: Aiden Markram fashions South Africa’s big win over Netherlands | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram cracked 175 runs off 126 balls to set up South Africa's emphatic 146-run win over the Netherlands in the third ODI in Johannesburg on Sunday. Markram smashed 17 fours and seven sixes as South Africa piled up 370/8 after being put into bat. Sisanda Magala then starred with the ball claiming his first five-wicket haul to help Proteas bowl out Netherlands for 224 in 39.1 overs.The win lifted South Africa into eighth place in the World Cup Super League standings, from where they can now automatically qualify for the World Cup in October.The top eight teams participate in the tournament in India, and South Africa can now only be knocked out of the top eight by Ireland, who must win all three games in their home series against Bangladesh next month to do so.Markham br...
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I play with a clear mind: Jos Buttler | Cricket News – Times of India

HYDERABAD: His uncluttered mind is the recipe behind his success in the shortest format as Jos Buttler on Sunday carried from where he left last season with a whirlwind half-century to hand Rajasthan Royals a rousing start to a new IPL season.The T20 World Cup winning English white ball skipper, who was the leading run-getter in IPL last season, smashed a 22-ball 54 to set the tone for a massive 203 for 5."Really enjoying my batting at the moment and trying to keep a clear mind," said Buttler after receiving the player-of-the-match after their huge 72-run win here.The Royals opener had scored 863 runs with four centuries and as many fifties and averaged of 57-plus to win the Orange Cap in 2022 as they made their first final in 14 years."Keeping a clear mind and once you get a good start...
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