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Man City launch Ramadan Esports Football Cup in MENA region

ABU DHABI: Manchester City announced on Friday the launching of Ramadan Esports Football Cup, a regional tournament spanning the Middle East and North Africa. The competition will engage participants from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Algeria, the Emirates News Agency reported. Tournament regulations stipulate that on entering national qualifying rounds, participants are allotted a five-hour window to complete a maximum of ten matches against regional competitors. Leading players from each regional qualifier will advance to the semifinal stage, scheduled for April 4 at 13:00 (local time).

"Same Iconic Vibes": MS Dhoni Unleashes Big Hits Ahead Of IPL 2025 Campaign Opener

Legendary Indian cricketer and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni unleashed a flurry of big hits in the nets ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI). CSK and MI, both five-time IPL champions, will kickstart their IPL campaign with the league's 'El Clasico' match at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. During his nets session, a snippet of which was posted on the official IPL X handle, Dhoni was seen unleashing some heavy hits that left the net bowlers in awe. Dhoni will play in the 2025 IPL season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), chasing his sixth title under Ruturaj Gaikwad's leadership. Last season, his team missed on playoffs due to a poor net-run rate, finishing at fifth spot.

BCCI Release Full Details Of Four Rule Changes Ahead Of IPL 2025. Fourth One Was Unexpected

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conducted a Captains', Coaches, and Managers' meeting at its headquarters on Thursday, March 20, ahead of the 18th season of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL). During the meeting, representatives from all 10 IPL teams provided feedback and opinions on various aspects of the playing conditions. Based on a common consensus, the following updates have been incorporated.

IPL 2025 - Virat Kohli Is Going To Have A Big Impact Again For RCB: Kane Williamson

Virat Kohli might have tweaked his batting approach a bit over the years, but former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has little doubt that the champion batter will have a "big impact" on the fortunes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. Kohli has shown glimpses of his old form during the recent Champions Trophy, and will once again lead the RCB batting line-up from the opening slot. The 36-year-old will walk out for RCB against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

Sachin Tendulkar Plays 'Crennis' With Bill Gates, Microsoft Founder Stumped. Video Is Viral

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar met Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently and the duo played 'crennis' - which according to the India great is 'little bit of cricket and little bit of tennis'. In a video posted by Sachin Tendulkar, he can be seen meeting Bill Gates on a tennis court. However, the American businessman and philanthropist was surprised by the way Tendulkar was holding the tennis racquet. "I though we were playing tennis?" Gates said. "I said crennis," replied Tendulkar. The fun video ended with the two enjoying a Vada Pav each.

Varun Chakravarthy Differs With Mohammed Shami On Saliva Ban: "I Do Not See..."

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), RCB head coach Andy Flower and KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy spoke on new rule changes in the competition, which removes the ban on saliva and allows change of ball in the second innings of a match in case dew comes into play.

"Tougher Than Cricket": Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri Calls For Equal Recognition, Namedrops Virat Kohli

Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri, a World Championship bronze medallist, has called for greater recognition of Olympic sports in India, highlighting the disparity in attention given to different sports. Speaking to IANS, Bidhuri highlighted the struggles of athletes in sports like boxing, wrestling, and athletics, which face challenges in sponsorship, media coverage, and crowd support, unlike cricket, which benefits from widespread popularity and financial backing.

Influential Players In The Team Will Be Right Behind New Skipper Rajat Patidar: Andy Flower

Rajat Patidar might have been a surprise choice to lead star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but head coach Andy Flower on Friday said the whole team is "right behind" the skipper and the presence of experienced players such as Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be a boon for him. Royal Challengers will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Saturday, and it will be Patidar's first outing as a captain in the league. "A lot of these guys have captained state sides, IPL teams and international teams. So, we're very pleased with that, regardless of who was actually captaining our team this year," said Flower in the pre-match media interaction.

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Man City launch Ramadan Esports Football Cup in MENA region

"Same Iconic Vibes": MS Dhoni Unleashes Big Hits Ahead Of IPL 2025 Campaign Opener

BCCI Release Full Details Of Four Rule Changes Ahead Of IPL 2025. Fourth One Was Unexpected

IPL 2025 - Virat Kohli Is Going To Have A Big Impact Again For RCB: Kane Williamson

Sachin Tendulkar Plays 'Crennis' With Bill Gates, Microsoft Founder Stumped. Video Is Viral

Varun Chakravarthy Differs With Mohammed Shami On Saliva Ban: "I Do Not See..."

"Tougher Than Cricket": Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri Calls For Equal Recognition, Namedrops Virat Kohli

Influential Players In The Team Will Be Right Behind New Skipper Rajat Patidar: Andy Flower