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Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023 Eliminator: Predicted XI For Both Teams

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) square off in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. The winner of this fixture will take on Gujarat Titans for a place in the final, while the losing team will crash out of the tournament. The batting unit finally clicking and a rather dramatic entry into the IPL play-offs will make MI a more confident side. LSG, on the other hand, would know all too well that they were eliminated at the same stage last year by RCB after being one of the most dominating sides.

Lakers hope Lebron James continues, but say he has ‘earned right’ to retire

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Lakers team chief Rob Pelinka said Tuesday he hoped LeBron James would continue his NBA career but said the NBA superstar had “earned the right” to retire.

Tatum to fore as Celtics stay alive with victory at Heat

MIAMI: The Boston Celtics kept their Eastern Conference finals hopes alive with a 116-99 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday to reduce the series deficit to 3-1.

Watch: MS Dhoni Plays With Hardik Pandya's Mind, Tricks Him Into Giving His Wicket

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni might not be an international cricketer anymore but he is still conjuring his usual imaging in the Indian Premier League. Leading the Chennai franchise, Dhoni once again took them to the final of the IPL, beating Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. A great example of Dhoni's tactical brilliance was witnessed on the field when he 'played with Hardik Pandya's ego' to get his prized wicket, making the cricketing world bow down.

Falconets aim for another big win against Togo

Still thrilled by their 7-0 spanking of the U-20 girls of Niger Republic in the opening match of Group B of the on-going WAFU B U-20 Women Championship in Kumasi, Nigeria’s Falconets cannot wait for today to fire from all cylinders once more, against their Togolese counterparts, to reach the tournament’s semifinals before their match against Burkina Faso on Sunday. Forward Opeyemi Ajakaye, who won a FIFA U-17 World Cup bronze medal with the Flamingos in India last year, turned up with a hat-trick, and defender Jumoke Alani and midfielder Chinyere Kalu were also among the goalscorers as the World Cup quarterfinalists steamrolled the girls from Niamey on Sunday. Victory over the Togolese today, will assure the Falconets of a place in the semifinals, which is why they will pull no punches right from kickoff by 6.00 p.m. at the Baba Yara Stadium. On Sunday, the Falconets will be up against Burkina Faso in the last match of Group B, scheduled for the Paa Joe Stadium also in Kumasi. Hosts, Ghana heads Group A, which also has the Republic of Benin and Cote d’Ivoire.

Video: Did MS Dhoni Intentionally Stall Play For 4 Minutes To Get Matheesha Pathirana Bowl?

One of the greatest captains of his generation, MS Dhoni has a plan in his head, no matter the situation his team is in, and he will do everything he can to keep his plans on course. During the Qualifier 1 showdown against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Tuesday, MS Dhoni looked to have intentionally stalled the game for about four minutes, just to ensure that Matheesha Pathirana became eligible to bowl again. The play had come to a halt before the start of the 16th over, with Dhoni involved in a debate with the on-field officials.

Watch: Chris Gayle Gives A 'Munna Bhai' Twist To Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 Exit

After Royal Challengers Bangalore's exit from IPL 2023, former player of the franchise Chris Gayle shared a reel on social media. In the clip, Gayle could be seen mourning about Virat Kohli and Co. failing to enter the playoffs with the Bollywood song 'Apun Jaise Tapori' from the movie 'Munna Bhai MBBS' running in background. Notably, Gayle played 142 IPL matches scoring 4965 at an average close to 40 and a strike rate of almost 150. He continues to hold the record for scoring the highest runs (175 not out) in a single inning of IPL. He played for RCB from 2011 to 2017.

Thomas boosts bid to become oldest Giro winner, Almeida wins tough 16th stage

MONTE BONDONE, Italy: Geraint Thomas boosted his bid to become the Giro d’Italia’s oldest winner by moving back into the leader’s pink jersey on Tuesday as the race exploded into life at the start of a dramatic and decisive final week in the Dolomites.

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Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023 Eliminator: Predicted XI For Both Teams

Lakers hope Lebron James continues, but say he has ‘earned right’ to retire

Tatum to fore as Celtics stay alive with victory at Heat

Watch: MS Dhoni Plays With Hardik Pandya's Mind, Tricks Him Into Giving His Wicket

Falconets aim for another big win against Togo

Video: Did MS Dhoni Intentionally Stall Play For 4 Minutes To Get Matheesha Pathirana Bowl?

Watch: Chris Gayle Gives A 'Munna Bhai' Twist To Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 Exit

Thomas boosts bid to become oldest Giro winner, Almeida wins tough 16th stage