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I don’t give myself enough credit because I play under so much stress: Virat Kohli after his sixth IPL hundred

Virat Kohli was at his chasing best as he amassed 100 off 63 deliveries against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday to inspire the Royal Challengers Bangalore to an eight wicket win. With his hundred, a sixth in the IPL, Kohli drew level alongside former RCB opener Chris Gayle for most triple figure scores in the competition’s history. Following the win, Kohli – the player of the match – said, “Was telling the boys…the way I’m looked at as an IPL player as well is like ‘yeah, he’s fine, few impact knocks’. It’s my 6th IPL hundred. I don’t give myself enough credit sometimes because I put myself under so much stress already. I don’t care what anyone says on the outside. That’s their opinion.” On his range of shots in the shorter format, the former India and RCB captain said it was best to st...
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IPL 2023: Virat Kohli’s masterclass overshadows Heinrich Klaasen’s century

Synopsis: With the back-to-back dominant performances RCB building momentum in the play-off race. In a crunch game, chase master Virat Kohli with his century, displayed innings of the highest quality as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets to remain in the hunt for playoffs. Relying on textbook shots, Kohli architected one of the finest IPL innings, to the Hyderabad crowd. Faf du Plessis and Kohli put on a 172-run opening partnership that killed any hope the hosts had after they posted a decent 186 runs on the back of a brilliant Heinrich Klaasen’s ton. This is the first time in the IPL that two batsmen from different sides scored a century in the same match. Bangalore’s back-to-back thumpings wins means their destiny to qualify for the playoffs is in th...
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Dope offender Dipa Karmakar’s return to training camp as per WADA rules, says gymnastics federation

The Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) insists it has stuck to rules while naming Dipa Karmakar for a training camp, and that the athlete currently under suspension for a doping violation will return to international competition only after serving out her ban. GFI president Sudhir Mittal quoted Article 10.14.2 of WADA that states: “As an exception to Article 10.14.1, an Athlete may return to train with a team or to use the facilities of a club or other member organisation of federation (FIG’s) or other signatory’s member organisation during shorter of the (1) the last two months of Athlete’s period of Ineligibility, or (2) the last one-quarter of the period of Ineligibility imposed.” “For starters, we have named her as a core probable for the Asian Games in September, not the Asian Ch...
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SRH vs RCB Highlights: Virat Kohli’s record-equalling ton boosts Royal Challengers Bangalore’s playoffs hopes | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chasemaster Virat Kohli fired his sixth ton, trumping Heinrich Klaasen's maiden IPL century as Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their strong march towards playoffs with a crushing eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring thriller in Hyderabad. After a breathtaking 104 from Klaasen that lit up the Uppal Stadium, Kohli and Faf du Plessis put on their superhero capes as the duo made a mockery of the 187 chase.Firing the highest partnership of the season, Kohli and du Plessis added 172 runs for the opening wicket as Bangalore cruised to their seventh win and sneaked into the top four, pushing Mumbai Indians to the fifth.Slamming his sixth century and first since 2019, batting virtuoso Kohli also equalled Chris Gayle's record of hitting most hundreds in the...
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Virat Kohli mauls SRH with sixth IPL hundred, draws level with Chris Gayle

Another day, another Virat Kohli record. The former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain on Thursday got level with Chris Gayle in the tally for most IPL hundreds, scoring his sixth in an eight-wicket battering of Sunrisers Hyderabad. The RCB opener would bring his century in style with a loft over deep mid wicket for a six, inducing a loud roar from the crowd at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium before Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed him off the very next delivery with a short one. In an innings that lasted for 63 deliveries, Kohli managed to strike 12 fours and fours maximums. It was a first hundred in the IPL for Kohli after four years. His first had come in 2016, a season in which the then RCB skipper had managed to score over 900 runs including four tons. Overall, it was ...
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If we get justice for the daughters it is our biggest medal: Bajrang Punia | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia on Thursday said that the wrestlers' fight for justice will continue, while adding that justice for the daughters of India will be their biggest medal and they are ready to sacrifice their career to achieve it.The protesting wrestlers also welcomed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) panel's decision to conduct the selection trials for U-17 and U-23 Asian Championships, scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from June 10 to 18.Addressing the media after paying a visit to Raj Ghat in the evening along with Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malikkh, Sangeeta Phogat and their supporters, Bajrang said they won't budge till the former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is arrested for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers including ...
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‘I am puzzled’: Zaheer Khan on repetitive injuries to Indian bowlers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Thursday said that he is puzzled and failed to understand the recurring injuries of Indian fast bowlers. He also aad that he is equally puzzled by some batters having serious injuries."I am equally puzzled as you on this. You have mentioned the bowlers but there also are some batters who are having some serious injuries. That is something which is beyond my understanding and it has to do with the combination for sure," Zaheer told the media during an interaction organised by Jio Cinema.Apart from Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action for several months, right-arm pacers Deepak Chahar and Prasidh Krishna have also missed cricket for a long period. Chahar did make a comeback in the ongoing IPL, but missed a few games in between for Chennai...
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz keen to ‘settle scores’ against Afghan teammate Naveen-ul-Haq | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is looking forward to 'settle scores' with his Afghan teammate Naveen-ul-Haq in their final IPL league match against Lucknow Super Giants, here on Saturday.The mercurial Afghan pacer always "teases" Gurbaz for dismissing him during their practice matches and this time the wicketkeeper-batter wants to give him back."In practice matches he (Naveen) got me out every time, and he always keeps telling me that 'I got you out, I got you out'... But once the real time comes, I'm gonna hit him," Gurbaz said in a lighter vein in an interaction posted in KKR Knight Club.Gurbaz further said he hopes to smash Naveen for sixes this time."I met him once in a T10 match and hit him for some boundaries. But this time, I hope I hit him for some sixe...
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Gurbaz keen to ‘settle scores’ against Afghan teammate Naveen-ul-Haq

Kolkata Knight Riders opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is looking forward to ‘settle scores’ with his Afghan teammate Naveen-ul-Haq in their final IPL league match against Lucknow Super Giants, here on Saturday. The mercurial Afghan pacer always “teases” Gurbaz for dismissing him during their practice matches and this time the wicketkeeper-batter wants to give him back. “In practice matches he (Naveen) got me out every time, and he always keeps telling me that ‘I got you out, I got you out’… But once the real time comes, I’m gonna hit him,” Gurbaz said in a lighter vein in an interaction posted in KKR Knight Club. Gurbaz further said he hopes to smash Naveen for sixes this time. “I met him once in a T10 match and hit him for some boundaries. But this time, I hope I hit him for some sixes,” sai...
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open, set to end career in 2024 | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, the reigning champion and 14-time winner at Roland Garros, announced his regretful withdrawal from the upcoming French Open. Despite his relentless efforts, Nadal was unable to fully recover from a hip injury sustained during the Australian Open in January.Nadal expressed his disappointment regarding the progression of the injury he sustained in Australia and said 2024 could be the final year of his career. "I'll look to be 100% ready for next year, which I believe will be the last year of my professional career," Nadal told reporters at a press conference. "I'll not establish a date for my return. I'll see how my body responds and take it from there ... if I can come back until the end of the year for the Davis Cup.""We can't imagine how hard this decision was...
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FACTBOX: Nadal’s injuries affecting his participation at Grand Slams | Tennis News – Times of India

The following is a list of major injuries Rafa Nadal has suffered during his 21-year career that have caused him to miss or withdraw from Grand Slams:2003: Elbow injuryNadal injures his elbow in a fall while training and is forced to postpone his French Open debut.2004: Stress fracture in ankleNadal's French Open debut is delayed yet again after a left ankle fracture forces him to skip most of the claycourt swing as well as Wimbledon.2006: Foot injuryNadal is forced to skip the Australian Open having not played since winning the Madrid Masters in October 2005. He returns to action in February.2009: Tendonitis in the kneesNadal suffers his first loss at the French Open to eventual runner-up Robin Soderling and then reveals he was playing with knee pain for several months due to tendoniti...
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We will look to end the season on a positive note: Sandeep Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma on Thursday said that the team will enter its final league-stage game against Punjab Kings thinking it's its last outing of this Indian Premier League season. The Royals, still mathematically alive in the race for a play-off berth, face Punjab on Friday in Dharamsala.Considering their superior net run rate, the Royals are better placed than Punjab but both will have to rely on other results after an up and down season."This kind of game is the easiest to play in, you don't have to think much, just go out there and express yourself. As of now we are entering tomorrow's game as the season's last one and will look to end it on a positive note," Sandeep said on the eve of the match."Obviously it is a bit stressful, every team wants to qualify...
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IPL 2023 | RCB win toss, opt to bowl against SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan and pacer T. Natarajan interacting with Royal Challengers Bangalore’s player Dinesh Karthik during their practice session at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal in Hyderabad on May 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL match here on Thursday. Harry Brook and Kartik Tyagi came back in the XI for SRH, who also handed a debut to batting all-rounder Nitish Reddy. RCB are fielded an unchanged XI. Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), Harry Brook, Glenn Phillips, Abdul Samad, Kartik Tyagi, Mayank Dagar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, N...
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Suryansh Shedge replaces injured Jaydev Unadkat at LSG

Young Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been picked as a replacement for injured seamer Jaydev Unadkat in Lucknow Super Giants, the IPL franchise said on Thursday. The replacement comes more than two weeks after Unadkat was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL because of a left-shoulder injury, which he sustained while training in the nets. “Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday brought Suryansh Shedge on board as a replacement for the injured Jaydev Unadkat for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023,” the LSG said in a statement. Suryansh joins LSG for Rs 20 lakh, the franchise informed. The 20-year-old Shedge was included in Mumbai’s 17-member Ranji squad last season after scoring 184 runs in eight games and claiming 12 wickets in the U-25 State A Trophy. Un...
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IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants name Suryansh Shedge as replacement of injured Jaydev Unadkat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday announced the selection of young Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge as a replacement for the injured seamer Jaydev Unadkat. Unadkat had been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL due to a left-shoulder injury sustained during a training session.In a statement, the LSG confirmed that Suryansh Shedge had joined the team as Unadkat's replacement for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The franchise acquired Shedge for Rs 20 lakh."Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday brought Suryansh Shedge on board as a replacement for the injured Jaydev Unadkat for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023," LSG said in a statement.Suryansh Shedge, a 20-year-old player, had previously been included in Mumbai's 17-member Ran...
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Fans speculate about Nadal’s retirement before French Open announcement | Tennis News – Times of India

Rafael Nadal is set to confirm if he will defend his French Open title later on Thursday but his fans were crossing fingers the Spanish great was not about to announce his impending retirement as well.The 36-year-old Nadal has not competed since January after sustaining a hip injury at the Australian Open and is expected to confirm whether he will skip the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times.Nadal, who has dominated the clay court season for years, has competed at Roland Garros every year since claiming the first of his men's record 22 major titles in Paris in 2005. He overcame a niggling foot injury to beat Casper Ruud in last year's final.But he has struggled with his latest issue and missed events at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid and this week...
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Archery World Cup: Prathamesh, Avneet enter semis, just one win away from maiden individual medals | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, young Indian archers Prathamesh Jawkar and Avneet Kaur made their mark on Thursday to enter the individual compound semi-finals at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. While the recurve archers faced disappointment in the team events, it was the compound archers who shone bright.Nineteen-year-old Jawkar displayed nerves of steel as he eliminated the formidable eighth-seeded Korean archer with a narrow victory of 149-148 in the individual compound quarterfinals. Jawkar's stunning performance has earned him a place in the semifinals, where he will face off against Robin Jaatma of Estonia.Not to be outdone, 18-year-old Avneet delivered an astonishing upset by defeating the top-seeded Korean archer, Oh Yoohyun, in a grippi...
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Want to learn good things from everyone but I also want to be myself: Krunal Pandya on captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya is relishing his role as captain of the Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants as the team embarked into the crucial business end of the season.Krunal said that as captain he wants to learn good things from everyone but at the same time he wants to be himself."I don't want to imitate anyone. Yes, I want to learn good things from everyone but at the same time, I want to be myself," Krunal said about his captaincy.Elder brother of Indian T20 team skipper Hardik Pandya, Krunal took over LSG captaincy after KL Rahul pulled out because of an injury with five matches remaining in the league phase."KL is a big loss for us, it's really sad. But I've taken this challenge and am looking forward to it and making it bigger," Krunal said during a media interact...
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