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Dhoni in focus as Chennai begin IPL defence against Bengaluru
BENGALURU : Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday in what could be captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's final year in the lucrative Twenty20 competition.
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries top billing as Premier League darts hits Dublin
Dublin is the latest stop on the Luke Littler tour as the World Championship finalist bids to win a first Premier League event at the 3Arena tonight.
Hosts France Get Kind Olympic Draw As Kylian Mbappe Uncertainty Lingers
Thierry Henry's France side are firm favourites to progress following a kind group draw for men's football at the 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday, as the hosts wait to see if Kylian Mbappe will be made available. "Nothing is easy," said Henry after the draw, but his side, already amongst the favourites for the gold medal on home turf, avoided potential pitfalls in not drawing Morocco and Egypt. Les Bleus are in Group A of the 16-team tournament with New Zealand, USA and the winners of the AFC-CAF play-off, as they seek to win a second Olympic gold after success in 1984.
"I Played With Sarfaraz Khan's Father": Rohit Sharma's Mega Revelation, Says Test Cap Belongs To Him As Well
Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he revelled in the company of his young "mischievous" teammates and was overwhelmed by emotions as they made their debuts during India's monumental 4-1 Test series triumph over England. In absence of some big stars including Virat Kohli, the five-Test home series saw five youngsters -- Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep and Devdutt Padikkal -- make their debut as India showed resilience to fight back after losing the opening Test in Hyderabad.
"Even If MS Dhoni Stepped Away As Captain...": Suresh Raina Sets Agenda For 'Pivotal' IPL For CSK
The speculations about the Indian Premier League (IPL) future of MS Dhoni persist as the player gears up to play yet another season. Dhoni, who has led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a record-equalling five titles in the tournament, will once again be donning the yellow jersey, this time for IPL 2024. Speaking about the veteran player, ex-India and CSK all-rounder Suresh Raina said he wants his former teammate to continue playing in IPL for another five years. Meanwhile, Raina added that when Dhoni stops playing for CSK, he will in the dugout of the team with a different role.
Maschmeyer posts shutout as Ottawa beats New York to move past Boston for 4th place
Captain Brianne Jenner had a goal and an assist to help Ottawa extend New York's league-high losing streak to seven games with a 3-0 road victory on Wednesday night in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
IPL 2024: MI Rope In Kwena Maphaka In Place Of Dilshan Madushanka, GT Name Sandeep Warrier As Mohammed Shami's Replacement
Mumbai Indians on Wednesday named uncapped South African medium-pacer Kwena Maphaka as injured Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka's replacement for the upcoming IPL season. The 23-year-old Lankan pacer suffered a hamstring injury in the just-concluded ODI series in Bangladesh, which the visitors lost 1-2. Madushanka was roped in by MI during the IPL Auction ahead of the upcoming season for Rs 4.6 crore, having shone during the ODI World Cup last year, claiming 21 wickets in nine meetings.