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"Chakkay Kyun Kha Rae Aap?": Female Fan's Bizarre Remark On Pakistan Star's Form Is Viral

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan's form has been a point of concern for the team heading into the T20 World Cup in the Americas. In his last two T20I outings, Shadab has leaked 109 runs at an economy rate of over 12, while also remaining wicketless. Before their opening game of the tournament against USA on June 6, Pakistan only have one official game left to play as the first and third T20Is of their four-match series against England were washed out.

"It's A Shame": AB De Villiers On Racial Quota Chatter Around South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad

AB De Villiers is not surprised that just days before South Africa renews its quest for an elusive World Cup, the talk back home is all about racial quota in the team. It's a rinse-and-repeat sort of situation and de Villiers, who retired in 2018, is glad that he is a mere spectator to the situation now. "...it's a shame going into a tournament to have the focus on that. I mean it's nothing new, it's just a shame," lamented one of the greats of South African cricket. "Luckily this time around, I've had nothing to do with anything over there. I'm just a spectator," the 40-year-old said in an interaction with PTI facilitated by 'Jio Cinema'.

"Can I Bring My Girlfriend To IPL?": Gautam Gambhir Reveals KKR Star's First Words

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir has showered big praise on star all-rounder Sunil Narine who helped the franchise win their Indian Premier League (IPL) title last week. Narine was named 'Most Valuable Player' of IPL 2024 as KKR defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final last Sunday. Under Gambhir's mentorship, Narine regained his magical touch, scoring 488 runs and picking up 17 wickets.

French Open: Iga Swiatek 'Didn't Believe' Comeback Win Over Naomi Osaka Was Possible

Defending champion Iga Swiatek said she would needed to have been "pretty naive" to think she could beat Naomi Osaka after falling match point down before recovering to win a French Open thriller on Wednesday. The world number one fought back from the brink of defeat to outlast Osaka 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 7-5 and keep her bid for a third successive Roland Garros title on track. Swiatek trailed 5-2 in the deciding set against fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, saving a match point on her opponent's serve and winning the final five games to avoid a shock early exit.

ICC Breaks Silence Over Terror Threat To India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Game

Ahead of the high-octane India versus Pakistan clash in the ICC T20 World Cup on June 9, security cover will be raised at New York's Eisenhower Park stadium following reports of threats to the match, reported ESPNCricinfo. As per a statement by the governor's office, the situation is being monitored and according to their intel "there is no credible public safety threat at this time." Eisenhower Park Stadium, located 25 miles east of Manhattan, is the host of eight ICC T20 WC matches from June 3 to 12, including the battle between two Asian arch-rivals. The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, said that she is working with the law enforcement authorities to make sure these games go on smoothly.

MS Dhoni Said He Will Take Care Of My Surgery: IPL Pitch Invader's Big Claim

A fan found himself in the limelight after he invaded the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans to meet his idol MS Dhoni. He evaded the security at the stadium and bowed down to Dhoni who was seen having a conversation with the fan before he was apprehended. In a video going viral on social media, the fan revealed the conversation he had with Dhoni.

R Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Classical Chess Win Over World No.1 Magnus Carlsen

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table. Classical chess, also known as slow chess, allows players significant amount of time to make their moves, usually at least one hour.

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open

World number three Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare at the hands of 176th-ranked Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong to reach the third round after a four-set triumph on Wednesday. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who made the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, scrambled to a 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 second round victory over a player taking part in only his second Grand Slam main draw. The 21-year-old Spaniard was broken five times and hit 47 unforced errors before De Jong, playing his fifth match at the tournament, eventually wilted under the roof of Court Phillipe Chatrier.

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"Chakkay Kyun Kha Rae Aap?": Female Fan's Bizarre Remark On Pakistan Star's Form Is Viral

"It's A Shame": AB De Villiers On Racial Quota Chatter Around South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad

"Can I Bring My Girlfriend To IPL?": Gautam Gambhir Reveals KKR Star's First Words

French Open: Iga Swiatek 'Didn't Believe' Comeback Win Over Naomi Osaka Was Possible

ICC Breaks Silence Over Terror Threat To India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Game

MS Dhoni Said He Will Take Care Of My Surgery: IPL Pitch Invader's Big Claim

R Praggnanandhaa Clinches First Classical Chess Win Over World No.1 Magnus Carlsen

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare At French Open