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Day: May 23, 2023

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IPL 2023: Business as usual for CSK, enter their 10th final in 14 seasons

Chennai Super Kings showed why they mean business in the playoff stage of the IPL by marching to their 10th final in 14 seasons, overcoming table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 15 runs. In the end, it was a complete performance from Chennai Super Kings. Despite losing the toss on a pitch where MS Dhoni too wanted to bowl first, their batters assessed the conditions perfectly to post 172/5. With no dew around, three spinners in their ranks to make the most of the slow conditions and the unorthodox fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana to take care of the death bowling, Dhoni controlled the game, save for a short while when Rashid Khan used the long handle and smashed 30 off just 16 balls. Course correction In their last home game against Kolkata Knight Riders on a tacky surface, Chennai Super Kings...
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Ganemat Sekhon, from a family of shooters, wins skeet silver at World Cup

Two 22-year-olds, Ganemat Sekhon and Darshna Rathore made it a day to remember for India by winning silver and bronze respectively at the ISSF World Cup in Almaty. Ganemat and Darshna had to battle difficult conditions, including the wind, to finish on the podium. Assem Orynbay of Kazakhstan won gold following a shoot-off after she and Ganemat finished the 60-shot final with 50 hits each. But Ganemat missed the first of two shoot-off targets while Assem didn’t miss. “It was windy here in Almaty and it was getting dark. That’s why I made a slow start in the final. The scoreboard here does not show the scores and I somehow got confused in the end and was overthinking a little bit. The silver medal in tough conditions here has come at the right time in my senior career and I am glad I am r...
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Kohli and Root — two contemporary greats and their different approaches

File picture of Joe Root and Virat Kohli ahead of an India-England Test match. Watching the two contemporary greats in white-ball cricket has been fascinating, writes Suresh Menon | Photo Credit: Getty Images “I have to stay true to my technique,” said Virat Kohli after the first of two successive centuries in the IPL, reminding everyone, “We’ve got Test cricket after the IPL.” He was saying, in effect, that there are two ways of making runs. One is the way he normally plays, and the other is to play like someone else. When a traditionalist makes a century in a T20 game playing his normal game, the cricket gods rejoice.The IPL can be cruel. Joe Root, according to some the greatest England batsman of all time, spent much of this year’s tournament sitting in the dugout. When he was final...
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Two contemporary greats and their different approaches

“I have to stay true to my technique,” said Virat Kohli after the first of two successive centuries in the IPL, reminding everyone, “We’ve got Test cricket after the IPL.” He was saying, in effect, that there are two ways of making runs. One is the way henormally plays, and the other is to play like someone else. When a traditionalist makes a century in a T20 game playing his normal game, the cricket gods rejoice. The IPL can be cruel. Joe Root, according to some the greatest England batsman of all time,spent much of this year’s tournament sitting in the dugout. When he was finally included in the Rajasthan Royals eleven after about a month and ten matches, he didn’t bat in his first two games. After a promising T20 scoop to the fence in his third, he was dismissed for 10. Reinventing&#...
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‘Beauty of Dhoni… feels like he’s adding 10 more runs on board with captaincy’: Hardik Pandya heaps praise on CSK skipper

Chennai Super Kings made it to their 10th Indian Premier League final after toppling defending champions and table-topping Gujarat Titans by 15 runs at the Chepauk Stadium in the first qualifier on Tuesday. Batting first, Ruturaj Gaikwad (60) and Devon Conway (40) set up CSK for a fighting total of 172. When the home team came out to bowl, it was Dhoni’s bowling choices and astute field settings that skittled out Gujarat for 157 runs. His field settings set up Rashid Khan’s wicket, who at one point to threatening to take away the game from the hosts at a quickfire 16-ball 30. Dhoni’s plan for him was intricate: he got the bowler to bowl well outside off while he positioned a deep squarish point in place. Tushar Deshpande bowled one well outside that Rashid let go, but it was legal. Ne...
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GT vs CSK Highlights: All-round Chennai Super Kings brush aside defending champions Gujarat Titans to enter 10th IPL final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A crucial 44-ball 60 from Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top was followed by a spin show as an all-round Chennai Super Kings brushed aside defending champions Gujarat Titans to march into 10th IPL final, extending their remarkable consistency in the T20 cricket's biggest extravaganza.Securing an easy 15-run win over Hardik Pandya and co. in the Qualifier 1, MS Dhoni and co. became the first team to book their tickets for the Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.Chasing a tricky 173 for victory, Titans fell flat as Chennai spinners spun the web around the visitor’s batters on a sticky Chepauk track to bundle them out for 157 in 20 overs.Considering the conditions, 173 turned out to be much more than a competitive total as Titans had a rare off day. Rashid Khan made the CSK fans nervous with a ...
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Wrestlers protest completes a month; Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia lead candlelight march

New Delhi: In the company of hundreds of vocal supporters, top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia marked the day their protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh completed one month by taking out a candle march to India Gate in New Delhi on Tuesday. Under extremely heavy police scrutiny and massive deployment of security personnel, the wrestlers marched to India Gate with their supporters raising slogans and flying Indian flags in the air, demanding the arrest of Brijbhushan, who is also a BJP MP from Kaiserganj district in Uttar Pradesh, due to alleged sexual harassment and exploitation of women wrestlers. The intense summer heat in the capital and a mild dust storm in the evening did not dampen the spirits. The wrestle...
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World Athletics to introduce ‘short track’ concept to evolve indoor events | More sports News – Times of India

World Athletics announced on Tuesday that they will be introducing the concept of 'short track' competition to replace the term 'indoor' in relation to 200 meters tracks. This change is being made to accommodate hybrid competition venues, including temporary city locations.The decision by World Athletics' council to adopt the new term reflects the need for greater flexibility in the sport. Maintaining the traditional separation between outdoor and indoor athletics has become increasingly challenging, hence the introduction of 'short track' as a more inclusive and adaptable classification.By embracing this new terminology, World Athletics aims to facilitate the organisation of athletics events in a variety of settings, acknowledging the evolving nature of the sport and its competitions."...
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Rohan Bopanna back in top 10 rankings after seven years | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna has made a remarkable comeback to the top 10 of the ATP doubles rankings after a gap of seven years, gaining two places in the latest rankings.At the age of 43, Bopanna is now ranked world No. 9 in doubles, marking his return to the top bracket for the first time since June 2016. Earlier this year, he started the season ranked 19th.Bopanna, who had to withdraw from the Davis Cup and several other events due to a knee injury last year, has shown exceptional resilience to climb back up the rankings. His career-best ranking was world No. 3, achieved in 2016.In the current season, Bopanna has participated in 13 tournaments so far, putting in consistent performances. Notably, he created history by becoming the oldest player to win an ATP Masters...
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Cameron Green is potential match-winner for Mumbai Indians: Irfan Pathan

A file photo of Irfan Pathan. | Photo Credit: V.V. Subramanyam The league stage of IPL 2023 concluded with a bang as Mumbai Indians became the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs at the end of the last league match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. The level of competition in the Toughest T20 can be gauged by the fact that the fourth and final team to book the playoffs berth was decided after the result of the last league game of the tournament after GT prevailed over RCB.GT and Chennai Super Kings finished as the top two teams and gave themselves one more shot at lifting the coveted trophy. They will be taking on each other in the Qualifier 1 on May 23 at MA Chidambaram. While MI and Lucknow Super Giants will be locking horns with each other in the Eliminato...
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West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas charged with match fixing: ICC | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has been charged with match fixing by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and has been provisionally banned from playing, the ICC announced on Tuesday.The ICC has filed seven charges against Thomas, which include allegations of attempting to fix the outcome of matches and obstructing investigations by tampering with or destroying evidence.Four of the charges are related to matches in the Lanka Premier League Twenty20 tournament that took place in Sri Lanka in 2021. Two charges pertain to matches in the Caribbean Premier League T20 competition, also held in 2021, while one charge is associated with matches in the T10 Cricket League in the United Arab Emirates, also in 2021.Devon Thomas, aged 33, has been given a period of 14 days starting...
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WATCH: Noor Ahmad knocks over Shivam Dube’s leg stump with a beauty | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans (GT) left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad is having a dream run in the ongoing IPL as he got rid of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) big-hitter Shivam Dube with a gem of a delivery during Qualifier 1 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.The incident took place in the 12th over of the innings when Noor Ahmad bowled a full-length delivery that landed on the off-stump. The ball spun sharply, deceiving Dube, and went through his defences before knocking over the leg-stump, leading to his dismissal.Earlier, GT skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl against MS Dhoni-led CSK.Darshan Nalkande replaced Yash Dayal in the GT playing XI while CSK are unchanged.The winner of the match will directly qualify to the final whereas the losing side will get another o...
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IPL Eliminator: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians hold edge in do-or-die game but Lucknow Super Giants are no pushovers

This must feel like déjà vu for Lucknow Super Giants. In their maiden season last year, despite picking up 18 points in the league stage, they had ended up third in the points table on net run rate. It allowed them only one shot to make the final and their campaign ended in the Eliminator against Royal Challengers Bangalore. They went back to the drawing board, sought reinforcements, played their home games on dodgy pitches and once again finished third on net run-rate. It has put them again in the Eliminator, this time against Mumbai Indians – a team that has won 10 of the 13 matches in the play-offs since 2013. Unlike last season, where Lucknow looked the part, this year their campaign has been largely start-stop. In a season where no team won more than three matches on the bounce, Lu...
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Protesting wrestlers hold candlelight march demanding arrest of Brij Bhushan | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Thousands of protesters, led by India's top female wrestlers, gathered in the capital city on Tuesday to demand the resignation and arrest of the president of the wrestling federation. The president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been accused of sexually harassing young athletes, including a minor. Carrying the national flag, the protesters marched to India Gate, near the parliament building, with a strong police presence accompanying them.The protests have been ongoing for nearly a month, despite a severe heat wave, and the wrestlers have put their training schedules on hold. Notably, two Olympic medalists, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have joined the protests and threatened to return their medals if no action is taken against Singh.The movement has gained support from o...
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Bukayo Saka commits future to Arsenal, signs new long-term deal | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bukayo Saka, the talented England forward, has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new long-term contract. Saka expressed his belief that Arsenal is the "right place to make the next step" in his burgeoning career.Saka played a crucial role in Arsenal's campaign this season, contributing 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions. Despite the club's unsuccessful title push, Saka's performances were highly influential.Having been with Arsenal since the age of eight, Saka has established himself as a vital player for the team, featuring in every Premier League match over the past two seasons.At the age of 21, Saka recognises that Arsenal provides him with the ideal environment to continue his development and further enhance his skills. By signing a new contract, h...
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IPL 2023 Qualifier 1: GT vs CSK | Gujarat wins toss; opts to bowl against Chennai

Chennai Super Kings captain M.S. Dhoni with his Gujarat Titans counterpart Hardik Pandya during the toss at the qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League 2023, in Chennai on May 23. Twitter/@IPL Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl against the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2023 qualifier 1, in Chennai on May 23. After winning the toss, Hardik Pandya said that “We have adapted quite well and that’s why we’ve found success in away games.” He also said Darshan Nalkande comes in place of Yash Dayal.Follow live updatesM.S. Dhoni said he would have also opted to chase in this pitch. Dhoni said “It may slow down as the game progresses. Will depend on the dew factor. With a bit of cloud, there may or may not be dew.” He said there is no ch...
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Sunil Gavaskar bashes DC management for the ‘stubborn’, almost defiant refusal to promote Axar Patel up the batting order’

Delhi Capitals had a nightmarish IPL 2023. In 14 league games, they were only able to win five games, finishing ninth in the 10-team points table. At home, they would only win two of their seven games. The 2020 runner ups featured without their captain Rishabh Pant, who was ruled out of the season owing to the injuries he sustained in a road accident last year. David Warner would replace the keeper batter as the skipper while the likes of Ricky Ponting, Sourav Ganguly and Shane Watson were part of the backroom staff. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the reason for Delhi not being able to pose a successful challenge was owing to their ‘stubborn, almost defiant’ decision to hold back in-form Axar Patel in the batting order. “What might have looked like an easy-to-rectify probl...
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Manika Batra advances to Round of 32 at World Table Tennis Championships | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian table tennis star Manika Batra showcased her skills as she defeated Singapore's Wong Xin Ru to secure a place in the round of 32 at the World Table Tennis Championships held in Durban on Tuesday.Ranked 39th in the world, Manika faced little difficulty against her opponent, who is ranked 171st, and clinched a convincing 11-9, 14-12, 11-4, 11-8 victory in the second round.With this win, Manika has already achieved the best result for India in the singles competition at the championships. However, in the men's singles category, both Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan exited the tournament after facing defeats in the round of 64.Sharath, who had his match on Monday, bowed out of the tournament, while Sathiyan faced a tough challenge against the formidable world number nine, Dang...
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Chennai Super Kings 94/2 in 12.0 Overs | IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 Live Score: Mohit removes Ruturaj after solid opening stand – The Times of India

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | May 23, 2023, 20:37:02 ISTT20 MATCH LIVE UPDATES Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live cricket score updates, scorecard, and ball by ball commentary of Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super KingsRead Less!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.createElement(e); t.async = !0;...