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Prasidh Krishna to miss IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals wish its pacer 'speedy recovery'
Prasidh has suffered a lumbar stress fracture and has been advised surgery which will mean he needs more time to recover and get back to competitive cricket. "We are doing everything possible to support and aid Prasidh's recovery process. The Royals family wants to extend its best wishes to the pace bowler for a speedy recovery and looks forward to seeing him steaming in soon!" Rajasthan Royals said in a statement.
2nd Test, Day 1: Shami picks four, Ashwin, Jadeja scalp three each as India bowl out Australia for 263
For Australia, who elected to bat first after winning the toss, left-handed opener Usman Khawaja was precise in footwork and pristine in strokeplay to make 81, the first fifty by a visiting batter on the ongoing tour. Peter Handscomb looked impressive in his 72 not out. But losing wickets in back-to-back fashion thrice may come to hurt them later on.
Grand Prix Badminton League to be held in a new avatar in August
The first season which saw the top players from Karnataka with the teams mentored by the who-is-who of Indian badminton including PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, Ashwini Ponappa, Sai Praneeth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty and Jwala Gutta, will now add an international flavour along with top ranked Indian players in the second edition.
2nd Test, Day 1: Usman Khawaja hits unbeaten fifty despite triple strikes from India
On a pitch which gave spinners plenty of turn, bounce and grip, Australia survived a fiery opening spell from Mohammed Siraj for a 50-run opening partnership. But India came back courtesy Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Shami to get three wickets at the end of first session on day one. After Shami conceded four byes down leg on the first ball of the session.
Gayle remembers his time with Shah Rukh Khan, the record-breaking 175 as his top unforgettable moments
Gayle was quick to recall his blistering knock of 175 against the Pune Warriors in 2013. "I have to say the 175, given the fact it is a record. Getting the fastest hundred off 30 deliveries was fantastic. That will always stand out. So that's No. 1." Being true to his personality, Gayle picked his time interacting with the King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan as one of his three unforgettable moments.
Sevilla beat PSV, Barca draw Man Utd in Europa League
The Spanish side confirmed their recently improved league form, which has seen them win three out of four domestic matches, with another assured display, reports Xinhua news agency. Moroccan striker Youssef En Nesyri opened the scoring in the last minute of the first half as he got ahead of the PSV defense to score at the near post.
PVL: Calicut Heroes hand Kolkata Thunderbolts their first defeat of the season
Jerome Vinith was named the Player of the Match as Calicut completed a hat-trick of wins. A triple-man block led by Jerome provided Calicut Heroes the early advantage. With Jose Antonio Sandoval's threat looming, Kolkata skipper Ashwal Rai needed to be alert. Targetting Cody Caldwell from the service line, Calicut tried to prevent the Thunderbolts' attacker.
2nd Test, Day 1: You are a role model for what determination, self-belief and dreams can do, says Gavaskar to Pujara
Ahead of day one's play on Friday, legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar felicitated Pujara with a heartwarming speech in the presence of the Test team as well as the right-handed batter's father Arvind, wife Puja and daughter Aditi. When we are playing as kids growing up, we all, whether we are playing at home, in streets or maidans, we all dream to play for India.
Barca held by Man Utd at home in Europa League
Barcelona can be content with the draw, because they looked to be on the ropes with United leading 2-1, but United will be satisfied with the draw, which leaves them as favorites, especially as Barca will be without key players when they go to Old Trafford next week, reports Xinhua news ageny. The first 45 minutes saw entertaining end-to-end football from both sides.
2nd Test, Day 1: Kuhnemann makes debut, Iyer comes in as Australia win toss, elect to bat first against India
After winning the toss, Cummins said Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc are not featuring in the match, with left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann making his Test debut, becoming the 466th Men's Test cricketer for Australia. He was presented with his cap by right-handed batter Marnus Labuschagne. Left-handed batter Travis Head comes in for Matthew Renshaw.
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