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IPL outfit Mumbai Indians have splashed in a hue of colours covering the city, in welcoming the fellow nine franchises. 'The 'WelcomeDilKholKe' billboards, customised to each of the visiting teams, have been set up across key locations in the city," the franchise stated in a media release.
Pakistan's former Test pacer and acclaimed coach Aaqib Javed wants PCB to pick brains of Indian curators, who have been regularly preparing "turners" in their own backyard. Javed's comments came after Pakistan managed to pull off a thrilling draw in the second Test in Karachi against Australia by batting 171.4 overs in the fourth innings. The pitches in Rawalpindi and Karachi have come under heavy criticism for producing lifeless tracks. The pitch for the first Test was rated as "below average" by ICC.
MS Dhoni, who is known for his witty remarks, was at his best during the interaction with Chennai Super Kings' new recruits Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Shivam Dube. The winner of three ICC titles (2007 ICC World Twenty20, 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy) was in a humorous mood at a virtual interaction organised by India Cements along with CSK's Hangargekar and Dube. Hangargekar was narrating his first interaction with Dhoni at the Super Kings' camp in Surat, speaking about the freedom he has received during the camp, but Dhoni chipped in during the conversation, "he (Hangargekar) has been told to improve his football skills." His witty answer immediately got attention and was uploaded by CSK on Twitter. Dhoni, who loves playing football at practice sessions, engaged with fans just days well before the start of the new season, exchanging banter with young players.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya might be sitting on the sidelines when it comes to Team India due to injury troubles but the maverick player is all ready to lead Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. All eyes would be on Hardik on how he dons the captaincy hat and ahead of the competition, he has given a sneak peek into what he would bring to the table as a leader.
The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was moved out of Russia after it invaded Ukraine, will be organised in Chennai later this year, making it the second major global event of the sport to be held in India after the World Championship match in 2013. The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on his Twitter page on Tuesday night. "Delighted that the Chess Capital of India is set to host the 44th Chess Olympiad! A proud moment for Tamil Nadu! Chennai warmly welcomes all the Kings and Queens from around the world! #ChessOlympiad2022," he said in the tweet.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) summoned former ICC Academy head curator Toby Lumsden to oversee the preparations for the final game at Gaddafi Stadium starting Monday. In the two Tests so far, eight centuries have been scored -- six by Pakistani batters and two by Australia in Karachi. Both games have produced over 2300 runs with 14 wickets falling in Pindi and 28 in Karachi.
FIDE on Wednesday suspended Russia and Belarus from all its tournaments until further notice due to the invasion of Ukraine, jeopardising the two countries' participation in the 44th Chess Olympiad in India later this year. FIDE, however, said in individual tournaments of the World Championship cycle, players from these two countries can participate under the world body's flag.
The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was moved out of Russia after it invaded Ukraine, will be organised in Chennai later this year, making it the second major global event of the sport to be held in India after the World Championship match in 2013. The announcement was made by Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on his Twitter page on Tuesday night. "Delighted that the Chess Capital of India is set to host the 44th Chess Olympiad! A proud moment for Tamil Nadu! Chennai warmly welcomes all the Kings and Queens from around the world! #ChessOlympiad2022," he said in the tweet.