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Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in a battle for the holy grail

Key players: Chennai Super Kings’ senior playersMoeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane will be keen to make their experience count in the summit clash. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak When Gujarat Titans met Chennai Super Kings in this season’s Indian Premier League opener in late March, the question was whether a young and fledgling outfit could hold up against the onslaught of a proven winner.It didn’t matter that GT was the defending champion, having seen only growth during every moment of its existence since late 2021. CSK, despite appearing to have lost its mojo a bit after finishing ninth in the previous edition, was seen as a wounded tiger on the prowl. Grinding it out: The Gujarat Titans team members having a workout on the eve of the final. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji On eq...
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Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in a battle for the holy grail

Key players: Chennai Super Kings’ senior playersMoeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane will be keen to make their experience count in the summit clash. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak When Gujarat Titans met Chennai Super Kings in this season’s Indian Premier League opener in late March, the question was whether a young and fledgling outfit could hold up against the onslaught of a proven winner.It didn’t matter that GT was the defending champion, having seen only growth during every moment of its existence since late 2021. CSK, despite appearing to have lost its mojo a bit after finishing ninth in the previous edition, was seen as a wounded tiger on the prowl. Grinding it out: The Gujarat Titans team members having a workout on the eve of the final. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji On eq...
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Super Kings and Titans in a battle for the holy grail

Key players: Chennai Super Kings’ senior playersMoeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane will be keen to make their experience count in the summit clash. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK When Gujarat Titans met Chennai Super Kings in this season’s Indian Premier League opener in late March, the question was whether a young and fledgling outfit could hold up against the onslaught of a proven winner.It didn’t matter that GT was the defending champion, having seen only growth during every moment of its existence since late 2021. CSK, despite appearing to have lost its mojo a bit after finishing ninth in the previous edition, was seen as a wounded tiger on the prowl. Grinding it out: The Gujarat Titans team members having a workout on the eve of the final. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI On eq...
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Roma’s top four hopes over after late loss to Fiorentina

AS Roma suffered a late collapse to lose 2-1 to Fiorentina on Saturday, effectively ending any hopes Jose Mourinho’s side had of a top four finish in Serie A. Roma are sixth in the standings on 60 points from 37 games. They are four points behind AC Milan in fourth, who face Juventus on Sunday. Atalanta, in fifth with 61 points, play Inter Milan later on Saturday. Both Roma and Fiorentina began the match at a slow pace as they look forward to cup finals in Europe. Roma face Sevilla in the Europa League final on Wednesday, while Fiorentina will contend the Europa Conference League final against West Ham United on June 7. Stephan El Shaarawy gave Roma the lead 11 minutes into the game, striking from close range. Roma had several chances to extend their lead before halftime, but Fiorentina...
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Yashasvi Jaiswal to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as a stand-by opener for WTC Final

Mumbai opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included in the India squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final as a stand-by player after Ruturaj Gaikwad informed the cricket board that he will be getting married on June 3-4. The Indian Express understands that the team management has asked Jaiswal to start practising with the red ball and as he already holds a UK visa, he will be flying to London in a few days. Jaiswal has been in great form this season. Playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, he scored 625 runs in 14 matches while in Ranji Trophy, he managed 404 runs in five games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had initially added Gaikwad as a stand-by opener for the WTC Final, where India will face Australia at The Oval on June 7. Gaikwad informed the BCCI that h...
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Chelsea wins Women’s Super League for 4th straight year

Chelsea secured its fourth straight Women’s Super League by beating Reading 3-0 on Saturday to wrap up the double in style. Having beaten Manchester United in the FA Cup final this month, Chelsea eased past Reading with goals from Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double. The Blues’ recent dominance shone through as their hosts failed to deal with the attacking talent of Emma Hayes’ side, which finished the season on a seven-game league winning run. The breakthrough came in the 18th minute through Kerr, who picked up a pocket of space inside the box before heading Reiten’s cross past goalkeeper Grace Moloney to make it 1-0. Reiten added the second after 42 minutes when she pounced on a loose ball in the Reading backline to go one-on-one with Moloney before producing a composed finish. Chelsea ...
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‘Pressurised’ wrestlers to go ahead with ‘peaceful’ march to new Parliament

Alleging heavy pressure from the government to come to a settlement and end their protests, Vinesh Phogat broke down in tears while addressing the media in New Delhi on Saturday. Vinesh said the mahila mahapanchayat scheduled to be held outside the new parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday, will go ahead as planned despite the alleged high-handedness of Delhi Police who have been accused of stopping their supporters from entering New Delhi. Vinesh, along with Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, has accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, of sexual harassment. Seven women wrestlers have filed a police complaint against him. “We are still sitting here (at the protest) with a lot of difficulty. The governm...
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Determined wrestlers to go ahead with ‘peaceful’ march to new Parliament building | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers said late on Saturday evening that there was a lot of "pressure" to call off the Mahila Mahapanchayat they have planned in front of the new Parliament building on Sunday, but they will go ahead with the "peaceful" march come what may.The agitating wrestlers, demanding the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh who they alleged sexually harassed several women grapplers, had given a call for a Mahila Mahapanchayat on Sunday, the day the new Parliament building will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The likes of Olympic medallists Bajranj Punia, Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold winner Vinesh Phogat said that any amount of force will not deter them from going ahead with the peaceful march.The administrati...
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Novak Djokovic says ‘part of me will leave’ when Rafael Nadal quits | Tennis News – Times of India

PARIS: Novak Djokovic admitted Saturday that when career-long rival Rafael Nadal retires next year "part of me will be leaving too".Djokovic shares the all-time men's record of 22 Grand Slam titles with Nadal but can break that tie by winning the French Open for a third time.Nadal, the 14-time champion in Paris, is sitting out Roland Garros with a hip injury. With his 37th birthday fast approaching, the Spaniard has admitted that 2024 will likely be his final year on tour."When he announced that he's going to have his last season of his career, I felt part of me is leaving with him too," said Djokovic."It made me think about my career and how long I'm going to play."I'm not going to make any announcement today, but just reflecting on it. I felt also a little bit emotional about what he ...
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Chennai Super Kings better prepared for IPL final compared to past: Stephen Fleming | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday expressed his confidence ahead of the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans, stating that this time they are better equipped than ever before. Fleming also acknowledged that CSK's performance was affected by the prevailing conditions in the past. Fleming emphasised that the team is prepared to face any conditions, including the anticipated rain during the final on Sunday. “We geared ourselves up so well for Chennai that we did struggle with conditions at times in away games, so the finals were always a little bit of a challenge, and our record is about 50 per cent of winning the final," Fleming said during the pre-match press conference.10:44IPL 2023 Final - CSK vs GT: Who will wear the crown this time?"It is maybe d...
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Bayern Munich clinch 11th straight Bundesliga title | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bayern Munich grabbed a record-extending 11th straight Bundesliga title as Borussia Dortmund's hopes of clinching their first trophy in 11 years were dashed following a shock 2-2 draw at home to Mainz.While a 90th minute goal from Jamal Musiala sealed a late 2-1 win for Bayern at Cologne, the draw pushed Dortmund to the second spot in a dramatic season finale.Dortmund knew a win would guarantee a title, but were 2-0 down after just 25 minutes, with striker Sebastien Haller also having missed a penalty.Dortmund scored two second half goals to draw the game but the point was not enough as Bayern won the title on goal difference.Heading into the final matchday, with Dortmund two clear atop the table, Bayern knew only a win would give them hope of a title, while hoping for a Dort...
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Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal in season finale as Dortmund’s title dreams go up in smoke with draw against Mainz

Bayern Munich snatched their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in dramatic fashion with a final day 2-1 win at Cologne on Saturday courtesy of Jamal Musiala’s 89th minute goal, grabbing the trophy from the hands of rivals Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund had gone into the last game of the season in top spot but stumbled to a 2-2 against visitors Mainz 05, allowing Bayern to squeeze past them in the tightest league race in years. In a climactic season finale, Bayern were celebrating what ended up being an unexpected title win while Dortmund’s dreams of their first league trophy since 2012 were left in tatters when they were trailing 2-0 to Mainz early on before battling to a 2-2 draw – but they needed victory to become champions. THE MEISTERSCHALE IS OURS! 🙌🏆#MiaSanMeister pic.twitter.com/Z2...
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Every state will appoint strength and conditioning coach, have sports medicine team: Jay Shah | Cricket News – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Keeping in mind the recent spate of injuries among Indian cricketers, the BCCI has decided to ask its state units to appoint their own strength and conditioning coaches and have in place sports science and sports medicine teams.It was decided in the Board's Special General Meeting (SGM) on Saturday that each state unit will have strength and conditioning coaches interviewed by a panel from the National Cricket Academy."To address injury concerns of players, we have created a structure where every state association will appoint a strength and conditioning coach and a sport science and sports medicine team. The candidates will be interviewed by the NCA panel," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said after the SGM.Indian cricketers, particularly fast bowlers, have been plagued by injuries ...
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Max Verstappen on pole for the Monaco Grand Prix | Racing News – Times of India

MONACO: Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Monaco Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso keeping the Red Bull world champion company on the front row after qualifying on Saturday.Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start Sunday's race on the second row alongside the Alpine of Esteban Ocon."You have to go all out and risk it all," said Verstappen."I knew I was behind, I'm very happy to be on pole for the first time here."The session was red-flagged when Sergio Perez smashed his Red Bull into a wall leaving last year's winner at the rear of the grid.With overtaking at a premium on the narrow twisting streets of the Principality Perez's misfortune could prove costly for his title challenge with the Mexican 14 points adrift of Verstappen going into this sixth race of the season.Carlos Sainz in the sec...
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World Cup Schedule will be announced during WTC Final 2023 | Cricket News – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: The International Cricket Council will announce the schedule of the ODI World Cup in October-November this year on the sidelines of the India versus Australia World Test Championship Final at The Oval in London during June 7-12, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told reporters after a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Board here on Saturday.“The venues for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be decided at a press conference during the ICC World Test Championship Final. The complete schedule for the tournament will also be revealed,” Shah said.The BCCI will in the next week or so form a committee for the ICC ODI World Cup and the Women’s Premier League. “As far as the venues for the ICC Cricket World Cup are concerned, each office-bearer will be responsible for each venue. We are loo...
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World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during World Test Championship final

BCCI secretary Jay Shah. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The schedule and venues for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India is expected to be announced during the final of the World Test Championship in London, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on May 27 after the board's Special General Meeting (SGM) in Ahmedabad. A decision on the Asia Cup 2023, to be held before the World Cup, will also be taken in the coming days as representatives of some of the Asian Cricket Council members are here for the IPL final, to be played on Sunday between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. "The venues for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be decided at a press conference during the ICC World Test Championship Final. The complete schedule for the tournament will also be revealed," Shah said. "The futur...
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India lose to Britain 2-4 in FIH Pro League Hockey | Hockey News – Times of India

LONDON: A lacklustre India suffered their second successive defeat in the European leg of the FIH Men's Hockey Pro League, going down to dominant hosts Great Britain 2-4 here on Saturday.Timothy Nurse struck a field goal for Great Britain in the sixth minute while Harmanpreet equalised for India from a penalty corner in the 13th minute.Sorsby Thomas scored Britain's second in the 31st minute, helping them regain the lead before Lee Morton came up with an excellent goal on the 33rd minute after catching the Indians napping.Harmanpreet reduced the deficit for India with his second goal of the day -- this one too from a penalty corner -- in the 42nd minute, the strike helping him become the all-time top-scorer in the Pro League with 35 goals.Bandurak Nicholas regained England's two-goal le...
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Max Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in final Monaco practice, Lewis Hamilton crashes

Formula One champion Max Verstappen led a Red Bull one-two in final practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday while Lewis Hamilton brought the session to an early end by crashing his Mercedes. Overall leader Verstappen lapped with a best time of one minute 12.776 seconds, 0.073 faster than Mexican team mate and last year’s Monaco winner Sergio Perez. The pair have between them won every grand prix this season, with four one-two finishes in five races and Verstappen leading by 14 points. Canadian Lance Stroll was third on the timesheets for Aston Martin, who had Fernando Alonso down in 14th, but the session was inconclusive as drivers were unable to get in their final flying laps. There’s nothing like Monaco 🇲🇨🤏 pic.twitter.com/OjS0J48wht — Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) May 26,...
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Replacing Sergio Busquets is key to Barca success next season: Xavi | Football News – Times of India

BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday it was key for his side to replace the departing Sergio Busquets if they want to compete for silverware next season.The 34-year-old pivot is leaving at the end of the season after making over 700 appearances for the club, winning three Champions Leagues and nine La Liga titles."We have to find this piece, if we want to compete well next year, we have to find it," Xavi told reporters ahead of Busquets' final home game, on Sunday against Real Mallorca in La Liga."For me it's fundamental as a coach. Busquets has been fundamental for us, and very important in winning the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga this year."A player who has been so important for us, on and off the pitch, is leaving, so we have to find a very important player to rep...
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