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Indian Super League Final On May 4; Playoffs From April 19

The final of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season will be on May 4 with the playoffs scheduled to start from April 19, the organisers of the football tournament said on Thursday. The venue of the final will be announced soon, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the league's organiser said. "The season final will be held on May 4. The fight for a place in the final starts from April 19 with the knockout matches followed by the semi-finals in home and away format," the ISL said in a statement.

Mumbai Indians Sign Harvik Desai As Replacement For Injured Vishnu Vinod

Mumbai Indians on Thursday announced the signing of Saurashtra wicketkeeper-batter Harvik Desai as a replacement for Vishnu Vinod who was ruled out of the ongoing IPL with a forearm injury. This will be 24-year-old wicket-keeper batter's first stint in the IPL. Desai has played 27 T20s, 40 List A and 46 First Class games for Saurashtra. "Mumbai Indians announce that Harvik Desai will join the squad as a replacement for Vishnu Vinod," an IPL media release stated.

"Such A Wanted Player Around The World": India Great's Blockbuster Praise For Rashid Khan

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar lauded Afghanistan's spin-bowling allrounder Rashid Khan for his performance in Gujarat Titans' thrilling 3-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) and said his commitment makes him as "a wanted player by franchises all around the world." Riding on a splendid knock of 72 off 44 from captain Shubman Gill, followed by a final flourish from Rashid (24 off 11 not out) and Rahul Tewatia (22 off 11), Gujarat Titans pulled off a thrilling last-ball win over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday night.

Neeraj Chopra To Compete In Paavo Nurmi Games In Finland On June 18

Superstar Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete in the prestigious Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 18, where he will be up against 19-year-old sensation Max Dehning of Germany, the latest entrant in the 90m club, the organisers said. The 26-year-old Chopra, who will begin his season in the Doha Diamond League Meeting on May 10, had won a silver in the 2022 edition of the Paavo Nurmi Games with a throw of 89.30m -- his career second best -- while he pulled out of the event in 2023 as he was recovering from an injury then. Chopra has a personal best of 89.94m.

Jasprit Bumrah Wanted To Emigrate To Canada, Tells Wife Sanjana, "Would've Tried For Their National Team"

The emergence of Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian cricket scenario coincided with a point in time in Indian cricket when fast bowling was becoming its strength. From being spin reliant, then skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shatri wanted to make fast bowling armada that could shake the world. Jasprit Bumrah became the poster boy if that revolution. Be it in Tests or T20s or ODIs, Bumrah's unique action was too much for rival batters to read.

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu Wins; Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth Lose In Opening Round

A valiant HS Prannoy rallied his way to a morale-boosting three-game win over China's Lu Guang Zu as he and double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships at Ningbo China on Wednesday. World No. 9 Prannoy showed exemplary mental fortitude as he battled for 90 minutes before prevailing 17-21 23-21 23-21 over Lu, ranked 16th, to set up a second-round clash with Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi. Sindhu, who is desperately seeking to rediscover her form ahead of the Paris Olympics, too survived some tense moments before overcoming world number 33 Goh Jin Wei from Malaysia 18-21 21-14 21-19 in a tough opening round match.

Jonatan Christie Vs Lee Zii Jia di Perempatfinal BAC 2024, Bisa Menang?

Jonatan Christie mengatasi Lee Cheuk Yiu 21-14, 21-16 di 16 besar Badminton Asia Championships 2024. Selanjutnya, Jojo menantang Lee Zii Jia di 8 besar.

Hardik Pandya's Step Brother Cheated Him Of Rs 4.3 Crore, Arrested

Indian cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya's step brother Vaibhav Pandya has been arrested by the Mumbai Police for allegedly cheating them of around Rs 4.3 crore. It has been learnt that Vaibhav allegedly diverted around Rs 4.3 crore from the partnership firm, causing a loss to Hardik Pandya and his brother Krunal. Hardik, Krunal and Vaibhav had set up a business in 2021, and as per the agreement, the two cricketers will share 40 per cent each from profits while Vaibhav will get 20 per cent.

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Indian Super League Final On May 4; Playoffs From April 19

Mumbai Indians Sign Harvik Desai As Replacement For Injured Vishnu Vinod

"Such A Wanted Player Around The World": India Great's Blockbuster Praise For Rashid Khan

Neeraj Chopra To Compete In Paavo Nurmi Games In Finland On June 18

Jasprit Bumrah Wanted To Emigrate To Canada, Tells Wife Sanjana, "Would've Tried For Their National Team"

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu Wins; Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth Lose In Opening Round

Jonatan Christie Vs Lee Zii Jia di Perempatfinal BAC 2024, Bisa Menang?

Hardik Pandya's Step Brother Cheated Him Of Rs 4.3 Crore, Arrested