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GT vs RR, IPL 2022 Final: 5 Key Battles To Watch Out For

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While GT finished the league stage as table-toppers, the Royals were right behind them at the second spot. GT have made the final in their maiden IPL season, while this is RR's second final, after the inaugural season in 2008 when they won their only title. The two teams have faced each other twice in the tournament - once in the league stage and once in Qualifier 1 - and the Titans have come out on top on both occasions.

"Knocking On The Door Of Indian Captaincy": Shoaib Akhtar's Big Statement On Indian Cricketer

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that Hardik Pandya is "knocking on the door of the Indian captaincy" after the all-rounder has left his mark on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with his leadership qualities. Making an impressive captaincy debut, Hardik has guided debutants GT to IPL 2022 final, where they'll be facing Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi stadium on Sunday. Apart from his leadership qualities, Hardik is also GT's leading run-scorer so far this season with 453 runs in 14 matches, striking at an average of 45.30.

Will Jos Buttler Break Virat Kohli's IPL Record? Not Today, Says Harbhajan Singh

Jos Buttler has been in great form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The Rajasthan Royals batter is currently the highest run-getter in this edition with a tally of 824 in 16 matches at an average of 58.86. His strike-rate is 151.47. Buttler is also standing on the cusp of a massive IPL record. The England player has so far hit four centuries in the IPL 2022. He is currently tied with Virat Kohli for most number of tons in a single season of the IPL. If Buttler scores another ton in the final against Gujarat Titans, he will set the new record for most centuries in a single IPL.

Ramesh, Sugar crowned National Champions at Indian Open of Surfing

Ramesh Budhial outwitted Tamil Nadu's Ajeesh Ali to be crowned as the new national champion in the men's open surf category on the final day of the third edition of the Indian Open of Surfing on Sunday. Sugar Banarse and Sofiya Sharma were crowned the national champions in the women's open and Groms Girls 16 & Under categories respectively, while Tamil Nadu's Kishore Kumar claimed the title in the groms boys 16 & Under category. The day began with the semifinals of the men's open surf category which saw Ramesh along with Tamil Nadu's Ajeesh Ali, Sathish Sarvanan & Ruban V advancing into the finals.

AIFF's new elected body should be in position by September end, will submit modified constitution by July 15: SY Quraishi

All India Football Federation should be in place by September end and a modified constitution will be submitted to the Supreme Court by July 15, Committee of Administrators (CoA) member SY Quraishi said on Sunday. The Supreme Court had on May 18 appointed a three-member CoA headed by former top court judge AR Dave to manage the affairs of the AIFF and form its constitution in line with the National Sports Code and model guidelines. Former Chief Election Commissioner Quraishi and ex-Indian football team captain Bhaskar Ganguly are the other members of the CoA.

Formula 2: Jehan Daruvala Secures Maiden Podium In Monaco

India's Jehan Daruvala took his fourth podium of the Formula 2 season with a second-placed finish at the iconic Monaco street track. The 23-year-old chalked up the landmark result, his 11th Formula 2 podium, in Saturday's sprint race. The Prema Racing driver had lined up third on the grid. He got a good getaway but had to take avoiding action to dodge stalled pole-sitter Jake Hughes which allowed team mate Dennis Hauger into the lead. Jehan slotted into second and gave chase but was unable to find a way past on the twisting streets of the Principality, notorious for being difficult to overtake on, with the top six, except Hughes, finishing in the order in which they started.

Can Jos Buttler break Virat Kohli’s record in IPL 2022 final?

Amid all the backslapping and celebrating after Rajasthan Royals sealed their place in the IPL final with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday night, Jos Buttler and Virat Kohli shared an embrace.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson out for a duck in last innings before Test series opener in England

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was out for a duck on Saturday in what will be his only innings of the tour before next week's first Test against England at Lord's. Star batsman Williamson, who only joined the squad this week after leaving the Indian Premier League early to witness the birth of his second child in New Zealand and did not bat in the first innings of this match against a County Select XI at Chelmsford. He lasted just nine balls on Saturday before edging to slip off Jamie Porter, with the seamer taking a quintet of top-order wickets on his Essex home ground.

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GT vs RR, IPL 2022 Final: 5 Key Battles To Watch Out For

"Knocking On The Door Of Indian Captaincy": Shoaib Akhtar's Big Statement On Indian Cricketer

Will Jos Buttler Break Virat Kohli's IPL Record? Not Today, Says Harbhajan Singh

Ramesh, Sugar crowned National Champions at Indian Open of Surfing

AIFF's new elected body should be in position by September end, will submit modified constitution by July 15: SY Quraishi

Formula 2: Jehan Daruvala Secures Maiden Podium In Monaco

Can Jos Buttler break Virat Kohli’s record in IPL 2022 final?

New Zealand's Kane Williamson out for a duck in last innings before Test series opener in England