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IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bangalore have slight edge against Rajasthan Royals

Rajat Patidar took them past the Eliminator, Royal Challengers Bangalore will fancy their chances against Rajasthan Royals here on Friday night. Will this be the year when the RCB and Virat Kohli's seemingly endless wait for a maiden IPL trophy finally ends? While this million-dollar question's answer is still a game or two away, a lot has gone in the Bangalore franchise's favour for their fans not to expect that, at the end of this weekend, they would be singing 'Ee sala cup namde (the cup is ours)'!

Delhi High Court Places Hockey India Under Committee Of Administrator For Sports Code Violation

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs after observing that the sports body has violated the National Sports Code. The HC ruling came on a petition filed by former India player Aslam Sher Khan, who had challenged Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra's appointment as life member of Hockey India. The HC held that HI's appointment of Batra as 'Life Member' and Elena Norman as CEO were illegal under the Sports Code.

Hibs close to finalising deal for Jamie McAllister to come in Lee Johnson's assistant

The former Aberdeen, Livingston, and Hearts defender served as Johnson’s right-hand man at Sunderland and Bristol City and is expected to take up the same role in the Capital with the finishing touches being put to his contract ahead of the players returning for pre-season training on June 18.

Indian Olympic President Narinder Batra Says He Will Not Run For Second Term

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for the top job after the Delhi High court declared the posts he held in Hockey India as "illegal". Batra had filed his nomination for the IOA president's post in 2017 as a representative (life member) of Hockey India and won the election. But the Delhi HC on Wednesday declared the position Batra had held in HI as "illegal" since it was not in consonance with the National Sports Code. "The HC said the position Batra had held in Hockey India was illegal," advocate Anil Soni told PTI when asked about the High Court verdict.

"Why Can't You Get A 100?" David Warner Reveals Weight Of Expectations From Daughters During IPL 2022

David Warner had a great Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 for Delhi Capitals. The Australian opener scored 432 in 12 games at an average of 48.00. His strike-rate was 150.52 as he ended up being the top-scorer for his franchise. He also scored five half-centuries with his highest score being a 92*. His franchise could not qualify for the playoffs but Warner's performance was lauded by all. However, Warner had a huge weight of expectation from his daughters, who were present in India during this edition of the franchise cricket league.

Wriddhiman Saha "Not Willing" To Play For Bengal In Ranji Trophy Knockouts

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday made it official to the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is "not willing" to play for the state team in upcoming Ranji Trophy knockouts. This effectively brings an end to Saha's glorious career with Bengal from where he made his Ranji debut in November 2007 and went on to play 122 first-class and 102 List A matches. "The Cricket Association of Bengal wanted Wriddhiman Saha to play for Bengal at this crucial juncture especially when Bengal would be fighting in the knockout stage in a bid to win the Ranji Trophy after becoming the top ranked team in the country at the end of the Group Stage," CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.

Gokulam Kerala defend Indian Women’s League title, do a historic double

Gokulam Kerala’s men successfully defended their I-League crown, their women displayed their invincibility in Indian football by doing the same with back-to-back Indian Women’s League titles — a first by an Indian club. Coming in unbeaten and with superior goal difference in the virtual final at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, they broke the dreams of a second title for Sethu FC by beating them 3-1 in the crucial encounter. The match began on an optimistic note for Crispin Chhetri-coached Sethu as Ashalata Devi’s failure to clear a cross from Anju Tamang in the third minute made it land near Renu Rani who headed it in to break the deadlock and sent the Sethu players on a celebratory frenzy.

It's official, Wriddhiman Saha 'not willing' to play for Bengal in Ranji knockouts

Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday made it official to the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is "not willing" to play for the state team in upcoming Ranji Trophy knockouts. This effectively brings an end to Saha's glorious career with Bengal from where he made his Ranji debut in November 2007 and went on to play 122 first-class and 102 List A matches. "The Cricket Association of Bengal wanted Wriddhiman Saha to play for Bengal at this crucial juncture especially when Bengal would be fighting in the knockout stage in a bid to win the Ranji Trophy after becoming the top ranked team in the country at the end of the Group Stage," CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.

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IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bangalore have slight edge against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi High Court Places Hockey India Under Committee Of Administrator For Sports Code Violation

Hibs close to finalising deal for Jamie McAllister to come in Lee Johnson's assistant

Indian Olympic President Narinder Batra Says He Will Not Run For Second Term

"Why Can't You Get A 100?" David Warner Reveals Weight Of Expectations From Daughters During IPL 2022

Wriddhiman Saha "Not Willing" To Play For Bengal In Ranji Trophy Knockouts

Gokulam Kerala defend Indian Women’s League title, do a historic double

It's official, Wriddhiman Saha 'not willing' to play for Bengal in Ranji knockouts