IPL 2022, Qualifier 2: Rajasthan face stern test against formidable RCB (preview)
Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) After losing to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals will face a stern challenge against Faf du Plessis' formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2022 at Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Friday.
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Sports Cricket 07:12 PMIndia women's cricket team to tour Sri Lanka in June for white-ball series
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Sports Badminton 07:04 PMAim is to discover and hone the hidden talents in badminton, says DCBA president Ameeta Singh
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IPL 2022: Picture of Gautam Gambhir staring at KL Rahul triggers meme fest (Ld)
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Wednesday was a forgetful day for Lucknow Super Giants as they dropped three catches in four overs, allowing Royal Challengers Bangalore to post a mammoth 207/4, with top-order batter Rajat Patidar slamming an unbeaten 112.
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Fazza Dubai Para-Badminton: Manisha-Mandeep make winning start in quest for 4th gold
Dubai, May 26 (IANS) Promising shuttlers Manisha Ramadass and Mandeep Kaur made a confident start in the 4th Fazza Dubai Para-Badminton International 2022 here as they defeated their opponents in straight games in women's doubles SL3-SU5 category.
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Formula 2 championship: India's Jehan Daruvala betting on better luck in Monaco
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) India's Jehan Daruvala will be hoping for a change in his fortunes in the Formula 2 championships as he heads to glamorous Monaco this weekend determined to bounce back from an unlucky outing in Spain.
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Rajat Patidar postponed his marriage to take part in IPL 2022 after surprise RCB call-up
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Rajat Patidar, who played a match-winning knock for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator of IPL 2022, is having one of the best time on the field but he was not initially supposed to play cricket in May and instead was set to get married during that time.
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IPL 2022: Gautam Gambhir staring towards KL Rahul picture triggers meme fest
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Wednesday was a forgetful day for Lucknow Super Giants as they dropped three catches in four overs, allowing Royal Challengers Bangalore to post a mammoth 207/4, with top-order batter Rajat Patidar slamming an unbeaten 112.
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MOC approves swimmer Aryan Nehra's proposal to train in Dubai
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Thursday approved the proposal of Indian swimmer Aryan Nehra to train at Aqua Nation Sports Academy (ANSA), Dubai.
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IPL 2022: Two big hits in the middle overs could have got Lucknow over the line, says KL Rahul
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul conceded that the result of the IPL 2022 Eliminator match against Royal Challengers Bangalore could have been in their favour if they had '"two big hits' in the middle overs. Chasing 208, Lucknow had Rahul (79 off 58 balls) and Deepak Hooda (45 off 26 balls) partnering for a 96-run stand for the second wicket.
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Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar wins gold in Greece
New Delhi, May 26 ( IANS) India's ace long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the gold medal at the 12th International Jumping Meeting in Greece with an effort of 8.31m.
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Asia Cup hockey: Unbeaten Malaysia, gritty Korea march into Super 4s
Jakarta, May 26 (IANS) A spirited Malaysia marched into the Super 4s of Asia Cup as the table-toppers from Pool B with a big 8-1 win against Bangladesh in their last preliminary league match here at the GBK Sports Arena on Thursday. South Korea, on the other hand, defeated Oman 5-1 to finish second in Pool B to stay in contention for a World Cup spot.
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Lakshya's proposal to train with Victor Axelson in Dubai, Sindhu's request for a fitness trainer to accompany her abroad cleared under TOPS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen's proposal to train with World No. 1 Victor Axelson in Dubai was on Thursday approved by Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) Committee members.
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Lovlina elected chair of IBA Athletes Committee, Shiva member
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India's Tokyo Olympic s bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been elected as chairman and voting member on the Board of Directors for the IBA's Athletes Committee, the International Boxing Association (IBA) has announced.
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Langer takes pot-shots at CA interim chief over his ouster as Australia coach
Perth, May 26 (IANS) Justin Langer has hit out at the dirty politics in Cricket Australia for his ouster in February this year as chief coach of the Australian men's team, taking pot-shots at Richard Freudenstein, interim chairman of Cricket Australia.
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IPL 2022: Teams would benefit immensely if Rahul bats quicker rather than longer, says Manjrekar
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out that teams, irrespective of IPL or international cricket, can benefit immensely if opener K.L Rahul bats "quicker rather than longer."
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IPL 2022: Bangalore vs Rajasthan will be a royal encounter as both teams want to win badly, says Ravi Shastri
Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) Former India captain and head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Qualifier 2 clash in IPL 2022 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday will be a royal affair as both teams want to be on the victorious side to play the title clash against Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
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IPL 2022: What Rajat Patidar did was very, very special, says Virat Kohli on RCB's unlikely hero
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli praised the "very, very special" performance of Rajat Patidar, the unlikely hero of Royal Challengers Bangalore's 14-run win in the Eliminator match of IPL 2022 over newbies Lucknow Super Giants.
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IPL 2022: Harshal Patel admits to being nervous while defending 35 off 18 balls against Lucknow
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) In the IPL 2022 Eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens, Harshal Patel was entrusted with the task of preventing Lucknow from chasing 208. When he arrived, Lucknow needed 41 off the last three overs.
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Satterthwaite announces retirement from international cricket after being denied new contract
Christchurch, May 26 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Amy Satterthwaite has announced her retirement from international cricket after being informed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) that she would not receive a central contract for the 2022/23 season.
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FIFA World Cup: Airfare to Qatar shoot up 1900% as Dubai expects to fill accommodation shortfall
By Shaneer N Siddiqui
Dubai, May 26 (IANS) Considering a shortage of accommodation in Doha for the huge influx of football fans for this year-end's Fifa World Cup in Qatar, the tourism industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expecting Dubai and other tourist destinations to be the choice of stay by fans who can then commute for matches.
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All sports facilities to stay open for sportsmen till 10 pm: Sisodia on 'athletes being forced to wrap up early'
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed all Delhi Government sports facilities to stay open for sportsmen till 10 PM.
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IPL Turning Point: Missed chances cause Lucknow Super Giants' downfall in Eliminator (IANS Review)
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Despite the delay in the Eliminator match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens due to last-minute rain and strong winds, the capacity crowd got full value for their money with a run-fest in which Bangalore prevailed by 14 runs to set up their Qualifier 2 date with Rajasthan Royals on Friday in Ahmedabad.
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IPL 2022: Gambhir hails LSG for a great tournament, says team will come back stronger
Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants' mentor Gautam Gambhir has thanked the fans for their support and said the team will bounce back strongly after losing in the Eliminator match in its maiden campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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5 arrested from Kolkata's Eden Gardens for betting during IPL
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Five persons were arrested in connection with a cricket racket operating from Eden Gardens while the much-hyped IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) was underway, sources said on Thursday.
