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"Pulled Me Out Of My Comfort Zone": RCB Star Opens Up On Working With Dinesh Karthik

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma credited mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik for encouraging him to back his natural ability in the IPL 2025 season. Jitesh was acquired by RCB for Rs 11 crore in last year's auction following his heroics with Punjab Kings in the last three seasons. His addition is a boost for RCB's batting depth in the season as the batter has delivered so far with cameo knocks in the death overs. Reflecting on Karthik's influence on his mindset, Jitesh acknowledged the former India wicketkeeper's contribution to his batting form.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Declines Neeraj Chopra Invitation For Classic Javelin Event In India. Reason Is...

Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem on Wednesday said he has declined Neeraj Chopra's invitation to compete in the NC Classic javelin event in Bengaluru on May 24 as that will clash with his training schedule for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships. Nadeem, however, said he was grateful to Chopra for inviting him for the event. "The (NC) Classic event is from 20th May (May 24) whereas I am scheduled to leave for Korea on 22nd May for the Asian Athletics Championship," Nadeem said. He said he had been training hard for the Asian Championship which will be held in Gumi, Korea from May 27 to 31.

Rohit Sharma Scripts History, Overtakes West Indies Great To Claim Mammoth Record

Mumbai Indians star batter Rohit Sharma returned form in spectacular fashion as he slammed 70 off just 46 deliveries to guide his team to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. It was a great innings from the cricketer who has struggled to score run in the first half of IPL 2025. Rohit slammed three sixes during his knock and that took his tally of sixes for MI to 260. As a result, he has the highest number of sixes by any cricketer for Mumbai Indians. He shattered the record held by West Indies' Kieron Pollard who has 258 sixes. Here's a look at the Top 5 six-hitters in MI's history -

India Stars To Play In The Hundred? Report Highlights At "Aligning Interests" Factor

The England and Wales Cricket Board should bring on board the BCCI as a "minority ownership partner" of The Hundred in order to attract Indian players to the tournament, Lancashire CEO Daniel Gidney has said, according to a report. Even though Indian men's players are not issued 'No Objection Certificates' to play outside the IPL, the T20 league owners have expanded their footprint across the globe, and have stakes in SA20 (South Africa), ILT20 (UAE) and Major League Cricket (USA). According to ESPNCricinfo, Gidney believes "aligning interests" would be the way to bring Indian players to compete in The Hundred.

IPL 2025 Mid-Season Review: Batters Continue To Dominate, Rise Of The Underachievers And No Home Advantage

It is deja vu. The carnage has continued. The mayhem in the powerplay hasn't stopped. It is raining fours and sixes. Yes, IPL 2025 has mirrored the previous edition and batters have only taken their domination to a level higher this season. It is the same annihilation - only the annihilators have somewhat changed! While Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals led the mini-revolution last year, this time around the assault has been led by Punjab Kings.

"Made Rest Of The Team...": CSK Great Sums Up Rohit Sharma's Class

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden lauded Rohit Sharma's "well-measured" knock of 70 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and said the opener's innings had "vision, stability, and perfect timing." After restricting SRH to to 143/8, MI's chase was without any major hiccups as Rohit guided his team to victory for a second successive match with 70 (46) and MI secured victory with 4.2 overs to spare to move to the third place in the standings. With his sublime 70 off just 46 balls, Rohit became only the second Indian after Virat Kohli to Score 12,000 runs in T20s.

Tatum-less Celtics take hard-fought victory as Cavs, Rockets triumph

WASHINGTON: Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics warned NBA rivals who want to intimidate them with a physical style that they are ready to trade blows with anybody.

True colors emerge in cricket’s governing regime

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"Pulled Me Out Of My Comfort Zone": RCB Star Opens Up On Working With Dinesh Karthik

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Declines Neeraj Chopra Invitation For Classic Javelin Event In India. Reason Is...

Rohit Sharma Scripts History, Overtakes West Indies Great To Claim Mammoth Record

India Stars To Play In The Hundred? Report Highlights At "Aligning Interests" Factor

IPL 2025 Mid-Season Review: Batters Continue To Dominate, Rise Of The Underachievers And No Home Advantage

"Made Rest Of The Team...": CSK Great Sums Up Rohit Sharma's Class

Tatum-less Celtics take hard-fought victory as Cavs, Rockets triumph

True colors emerge in cricket’s governing regime