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It's Mohammed Siraj vs Mitchell Starc: Table-Toppers DC And GT Collide For Supremacy

Mitchell Starc's mastery of death overs will be up against Mohammed Siraj's artistry when the high-flying Delhi Capitals take on an equally well-placed Gujarat Titans in a high-voltage top-of-the-table IPL clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The Capitals sit pretty at the top with 10 points from six games, while the Titans trail close behind with eight from as many outings. Confidence in the Delhi camp would be soaring after their dramatic Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals, another heist scripted under pressure with Starc at the heart of it.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Ganesan, Son Angad Celebrate As Pacer Rattles Heinrich Klaasen's Off-Stump

Mumbai Indians' ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah impressed with the ball during his team's IPL 2025 match vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday. The right-arm fast bowler returned figures of 1 for 21 in his quota of four overs. He dismissed SRH batter Heinrich Klaasen in the 19th over of the innings for his only wicket in the game. It was a lower full toss from Bumrah but Klaasen missed it, thanks to the pace of the ball and the angle. The right-handed batter tried to make room for himself but failed to get any wood on it. The off-stump was sent cartwheeling.

Damning Allegation By Team India's 'Powerful Member' Led To Abhishek Nayar Sacking? Report Makes Explosive Claim

The after-shock of India's Border Gavaskar Trophy loss against Australia was felt on Wednesday as sources claimed that the Rohit Sharma-led team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has been sacked despite being only eight months into his tenure with the national side. Also, trainer Soham Desai and fielding coach T Dilip would not continue in their respective roles. While most reports claimed that Nayar was being removed after India's poor show on the Tour of Australia, news agency PTI came up with an interesting detail.

IPL 2025: Inconsistent Rajasthan Royals Desperately Need Win Against Lucknow Super Giants

An inconsistent Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to plug the holes across departments and halt a three-match losing streak when they host Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Saturday. With just two wins from seven games, the Royals are languishing at eighth on the table and come into the contest on the back of a gut-wrenching Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals. As the league hits the halfway mark, they'll need to shake off the heartbreak quickly if they hope to upstage Rishabh Pant's men and climb out of the bottom half.

Japan's Watanuki feels the love from Pepsi after mid-match swig

Japanese tennis player Yosuke Watanuki's mid-match craving for a fizzy drink at Indian Wells last month has put him firmly him on Pepsi's radar, with the beverage giant showing the effervescent player its appreciation with personalised gifts this week.

Garcia skips Madrid, hopes to be ready for Roland Garros

Former world number four Caroline Garcia has pulled out of this month's Madrid Open due to a back problem, casting doubts on her fitness ahead of the French Open in late May.

IPL Team Accused Of Under-Utilising India's MCG Hero vs Australia: "Forgotten That..."

South Africa legend and former Sunrisers Hyderabad player Dale Steyn has lashed out at the Indian Premier League side for under-utilising all-rounder Nitish Reddy. The India player, who starred for India against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground earlier this year, is a decent right-arm medium fast bowler. But, he is yet to bowl a single delivery this IPL season. Reddy -- a batting all-rounder -- holds an experience of playing 22 IPL matches. He has scalped three wickets in those matches. Steyn, who also served as SRH bowling coach in the past, slammed the side for not using Reddy as a bowler. His X post came during SRH's IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

Watch: MS Dhoni's 'Ultimate Collab' With Lionel Messi Breaks The Internet

As far as popularity and fandom go, MS Dhoni and Lionel Messi top the charts. Both superstars are in the final phase of their careers in cricket and football respectively, yet their fan following shows no signs of waning. Their achievements demand such respect. While MS Dhoni remains the only Indian cricket team captain to win the ODI World, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and also take the Test team to No. 1 ranking, Messi's exploits with Argentina and Barcelona are legendary.

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It's Mohammed Siraj vs Mitchell Starc: Table-Toppers DC And GT Collide For Supremacy

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Ganesan, Son Angad Celebrate As Pacer Rattles Heinrich Klaasen's Off-Stump

Damning Allegation By Team India's 'Powerful Member' Led To Abhishek Nayar Sacking? Report Makes Explosive Claim

IPL 2025: Inconsistent Rajasthan Royals Desperately Need Win Against Lucknow Super Giants

Japan's Watanuki feels the love from Pepsi after mid-match swig

Garcia skips Madrid, hopes to be ready for Roland Garros

IPL Team Accused Of Under-Utilising India's MCG Hero vs Australia: "Forgotten That..."

Watch: MS Dhoni's 'Ultimate Collab' With Lionel Messi Breaks The Internet