The Knight Riders were beaten by seven wickets by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament-opener while the Royals were given a 44-run drubbing by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2025: After Chepauk, Wankhede Holds A Special Place In Dhoni's Heart
ICC ODI World Cup: Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni has named Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as his favourite stadium besides Chennai Super Kings (CSK) home venue Chepauk. Dhoni led Men in Blue to its second ICC ODI World Cup title after a long wait of 28 years in 2011 at Wankhede. CSK, for which Dhoni has played since the inception of IPL in 2008 barring two seasons, and the MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, in Chennai, have become more like a home for the wicketkeeper-batter. I wouldn't say I have a second favourite because we get the same kind of reception almost everywhere. Mumbai, I have a soft corner because in 2007, when we won the T20 World Cup, we came back here and got a very warm reception. The 2011 final was also here, and there are a lot of memories, so it has a special place in my heart, Dhoni said on JioHotstar's The MS Dhoni Experience. The 43-year-old said that its impossible to pick one stadium in India, but Chepauk is special because with the whistle, they are very loud. The former CSK skipper holds the record for hitting the most sixes in Chepauk. His tally stands at 74 in 70 matches. He has also scored 1,469 runs at a strike rate of 145.15, including 93 boundaries at the venue. Other than that, even if you're playing in Bangalore, the crowd is amazing, they're very loud, and all the noise stays inside the stadium. In Kolkata, big capacity crowd, the same is with Ahmedabad now. So, it becomes very difficult - who will you pick? Because they come with all their heart, they support the teams, they support cricket. Chepauk is special because with the whistle, they are very loud, he added. The wicketkeeper-batter further reacted to the immense love that he has received from fans in the IPL. He said fans showing their love is their way of saying thank you very much for whatever he has done. I have always said, it's a big thank you from the fans' side. That's what I believe. Whatever last few years I'm in and I will be playing, it's a way of them saying, Thank you very much for whatever you have done, and it's amazing. Especially when you play a sport, what you want is the appreciation of the fans. And when it comes to cricket, India is the place to play. Being part of the Indian cricket team is one of the biggest things. I'm not playing international cricket, so IPL is the next best thing that can happen. Whenever you walk in, everybody is very excited, they're waiting for you, they want you to do well - even at times when you're playing against the team that they want to win, but they still want you to perform, contribute a bit, whatever it may be. It's an amazing feeling, said Dhoni. I have always said, it's a big thank you from the fans' side. That's what I believe. Whatever last few years I'm in and I will be playing, it's a way of them saying, Thank you very much for whatever you have done, and it's amazing. Especially when you play a sport, what you want is the appreciation of the fans. And when it comes to cricket, India is the place to play. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: What KKR, RR should do to bounce back as they meet soon after losing opening clashes
Title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals aim for a turnaround in their IPL performances after recent defeats. KKR, beaten by RCB, struggled with bowling while RR faced difficulties against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The upcoming match on Wednesday in Guwahati offers both teams an opportunity to reassess and improve their gameplay.
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IPL 2025: KKR, RR eye batting, bowling overhaul to bounce back
Guwahati, Mar 25: Outmuscled in their previous matches, title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will eye a quick course correction in ever aspect when they face each other in an IPL match here on Wednesday. The Knight Riders were beaten by seven wickets by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament-opener while the Royals were given a 44-run drubbing by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and [] The post IPL 2025: KKR, RR eye batting, bowling overhaul to bounce back appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RG Kar victim was under acute mental stress, sought help month before death, says Psychiatrist
Consultant psychiatrist Mohit Ranadip claimed that the RG Kar hospital rape and murder victim was under significant stress due to long work hours, discriminative shift allotment, and knowledge of irregularities at the hospital. She had sought professional help a month before her death.
KOLKATA: A consultant psychiatrist has claimed that the RG Kar hospital rape and murder victim was under acute mental stress for various reasons and had sought professional help from him around a month before her death on August 9 last year. Long duty hours, discrimination in allotment of shifts, and the 'knowledge about irregularities' in the state-run hospital had been giving the 30-year-old medic extreme mental discomfort, claimed psychiatrist Mohit Ranadip on Monday. Talking to a leading Bengali TV channel, the mental health specialist said that if needed, he is ready to testify before the CBI, which investigated the rape-murder case. She had told me about 36 hours of continuous duty, discrimination in allotment of shifts in the roster, and the acute mental pressure she was in as she had seen many irregularities in the purchase of medicines and medical equipment. I asked her if everyone was given similar shifts, she replied in the negative, Ranadip said. The psychiatrist said he had given the post-graduate trainee (PGT) certain advice and she was supposed to return for follow-up counselling. However that could not happen, Ranadip said. The parents of the woman and a section of her colleagues had earlier claimed that she was being victimised for pointing out certain improprieties in the purchase of medicines and equipment by the hospital which she had stumbled across during her duty hours. Dr Sandip Ghosh, the principal of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when the crime took place, was arrested in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the medical establishment. Several leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress had repeatedly stressed that the party wanted a comprehensive probe by the CBI, a central agency. However, the party also alleged that the Left and certain groups were levelling false charges against the ruling establishment to malign the state government and the health service doctors. The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the CBI to produce the case diary related to its investigation into the rape-murder case on the next date of hearing. The court asked whether the central agency was considering the possibility of gang rape or the destruction of evidence in its probe. The doctor's body was discovered in the seminar room of the state-run hospital in north Kolkata on August 9, 2024. Sanjay Roy, a former civic volunteer, was arrested by Kolkata Police on charges of raping and murdering her. The CBI, which took over the investigation into the case following a high court order, also made Roy the sole accused. In January, the trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment until the end of his natural life.
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Eighteen-year-old Rituparno Pakhira was taken into police custody for invading the pitch at Eden Gardens to touch cricketer Virat Kohli's feet. Despite the consequences, including a ban from the stadium, he expressed no regret, considering it a fulfillment of his lifelong dream to meet his idol.
MKCG MCH emerges countrys ragging hotspot
BHUBANESWAR : The MKCG medical college and hospital (MKCG MCH) at Berhampur tops the list of medical colleges in the country that witness the maximum number of ragging complaints. So does Berhampur University among public universities and Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) in Rourkela when it comes to technical universities. An analysis of ragging complaints registered between 2022 and 2024 at the UGCs National Anti-Ragging Helpline, published by the Society Against Violence in Education (SAVE) on Monday, revealed that educational institutions in Odisha continue to report a majority of ragging cases in the country, be it in general or technical education fields. The State of Ragging in India 2022-24 states that MKCG MCH, among the medical colleges, has become a hotspot of ragging. Among 12 MCHs across the country that saw filing of a significant number of complaints, MKCG topped the list with 25 complaints lodged in three years ending December 2024. It was followed by Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College at Raipur (15 complaints), Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences at Bihar (14), Takmeel-Ut-Tib College & Hospital at Uttar Pradesh (12) and Maulana Azad Medical College at New Delhi (11). BPUT, which is the largest technical university in the state, comes fourth in the list of top-5 technical universities with most complaints. It has reported 28 complaints with the helpline while Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology in Kolkata tops the list with 74 complaints. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology at Burla saw eight ragging cases in this period. When it comes to technical colleges, be it engineering or polytechnic, Odishas Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology at Sarang (Dhenkanal) comes second in this list with 22 complaints. Similarly, Berhampur University is among the top universities with 31 complaints. Within this period, the state also saw three alleged ragging deaths. In over a decade, the anti-ragging helpline has logged over 8,000 complaints and among the states that reported a majority of them is Odisha with 517 complaints. While the dean of MKCG MCH could not be reached for comments, a member of the anti-ragging squad of the institution said many of these cases are a result of infighting among students. We are following all the UGC guidelines to avoid ragging on our campus including strict action against the perpetrators of the crime. In December last year, an assistant professor and three senior residents were suspended for six months and in November, five MBBS students were expelled from the hostel for ragging, he said. Anti-ragging activist and vice-president of SAVE Gaurav Singhal said the above-mentioned complaints are just the ones registered with the helpline. In reality, there are a huge number of complaints that are registered directly in colleges and police which do not reflect in the anti-ragging helpline. Concerning Scenario MKCG has reported 25 ragging complaints in 3 years ending Dec 2024 BPUT 4th in the list of top-5 tech universities with most complaints Eight ragging cases reported from VSSUT, Burla during this period The state has seen three alleged ragging deaths in this period 517 ragging complaints reported from Odisha in over a decade
Tripura to get Nicco Park-style Eco-Park, Tourism Minister holds meeting
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High Court Asks Probe Agency To Clarify 'Rape Or Gang Rape' In RG Kar Case
A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court has directed the CBI to clarify to the court whether the woman doctor of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, was a victim of ape or gang-rape.
How much did Disha Patani charge for her IPL 2025 performance
Hyderabad: The IPL 2025 season began with a grand opening ceremony at Kolkatas Eden Gardens. The event was full of music, lights, and dance as stars like Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Aujla, and Disha Patani performed before the big match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With Bollywood charm and musical talent on display, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RG Kar case: Calcutta HC tells CBI to probe gangrape angle, present case diary
The Calcutta high court directed the CBI to present the case diary of the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital, considering the possibility of gang rape or evidence destruction. The victim's parents sought further investigation into a larger conspiracy. The court awaits the CBIs status report and clarifications on multiple suspects.
Shreyas Iyer enjoyed huge success leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title last year, four years after guiding Delhi Capitals to the 2020 IPL final, and now faces the challenge of ending Punjab's 18-year-long wait for their maiden IPL title.
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Odisha government invites airlines to boost Rourkela air link
ROURKELA: Amid erratic flight services by Alliance Air, the Commerce and Transport department has invited other airlines with the offer of incentives to operate on the existing Rourkela-Kolkata and Bhubaneswar-Jharsuguda routes. In an advertisement notice on March 13, the department invited interested commercial airliners to operate scheduled flights on specified existing domestic round trip routes for enhanced air connectivity. The notice comes after the state government in October last year declared the New Destination Policy 2025 to facilitate establishment of air services to new destinations from airports in Odisha by providing viability gap funding (VGF)/incentives. The advertisement said for enhancement of air connectivity on certain existing routes, the Commerce and Transport department invites proposals from interested commercial airlines to operate scheduled flights (maximum seven flights per week) on domestic round trip routes. The maximum VGF/incentives provided for each route per trip would be as per the new policy. Accordingly, the interested parties would operate from the origination destinations of Rourkela to Kolkata and Bhubaneswar to Jharsuguda. The interested airline operators have also been asked to submit applications for new destinations as per their assessment within the provision of the policy. Incidentally, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has appointed Alliance Air as the selected airline operator under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN for Rourkela-Bhubaneswar route. The airliner had introduced commercial flight operation to Rourkela from January 7, 2023 with its single ATR-72 aircraft positioned at Kolkata base station. Sources said the ATR-72 aircraft from Kolkata faces a hectic flight schedule daily as it covers the Northeast states along with West Bengal and Odisha. Recently, it started flight services between Rourkela and Kolkata thrice a week with adjustment of its flight routes. However, due to the constraint of operating with a single ATR-72 aircraft along with visibility issues at Rourkela, flights are getting cancelled frequently on short notice leaving fliers in the lurch. President of Sachetan Nagarik Manch Bimal Bisi welcomed the Odisha governments initiative to invite other airline operators for Rourkela-Bhubaneswar and Bhubaneswar-Jharsuguda routes. The government has also urged the MoCA to insist on Alliance Air to improve its operations on these routes.
NGT imposes curbs on CRIYN project construction in Odisha
CUTTACK: In a significant development, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered that any constructions for the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) at Bhinjagiri in Khurda district will be subject to the outcome of the petition challenging the establishment of the national institute at the site. The NGTs East Zone bench in Kolkata comprising Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana (Judicial Member) and Dr Arun Kumar Verma (Expert Member) has adjourned hearing on the petition seeking relocation of the proposed CRIYN at Bhinjagiri, to May 13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone of the project via video-conferencing on October 29, 2024. The institute for chronic diseases is proposed to have a 100-bed yoga and naturopathy hospital with a state-of-the-art yoga hall and a research laboratory. The petition, filed by two residents of the area - Hazari Dehuri and Hrudananda Kodamsingh, has challenged the diversion of 20 acre of forest category land for the institute. They submitted that 20 acre for the institute were diverted from nearly 47 acre land, that was developed into a thick jungle by the villagers of Bhinjagiri with donations from each house and protected by a village guard since 1970. The villagers were awarded the Biju Patnaik Award for forest protection in 2013. The site for the proposed institute also falls in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Chandaka- Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary. Moreover, Bhinjagiri village is included in the ESZ of the sanctuary as per the notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Sept 20, 2016, the petitioners stated. Acting on it, the green panel had issued notices to central and state governments on February 17. The latest adjournment came on March 19 after the counsels representing Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), state government and Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) sought more time to file their respective counter affidavits. Taking note of it, the bench clarified, We make it clear that any constructions that may be put up by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy would be subject to the result of the present petition. It directed the respondents to file their respective reply/counter affidavits by the next date of May 13.
Waterfly Technologies revolutionizes air travel with WIG Crafts
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When SRK's car was taken away as he couldn't pay the EMI
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CHANDIGARH: Gangster-cum-drug lord Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, an accused in Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewalas murder case has been shifted to Silchar jail in Assam from Central Jail at Bathinda. He has been detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB ) under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. He is the first gangster from the State who has been detained under this act. Sources said that on March 22, a joint team of the NCB and Punjab police escorted Bhagwanpuria from Bathinda to Chandigarh under heavy security cover. He was flown to Assam via Delhi and Kolkata. He was lodged in the central jail on March 23 at Silchar. A four-member NCB team over saw the transfer of this gangster. This transfer of Singh took place following a directive dated March 21, from the Joint Secretary (PIT-NDPS). Thus, the NCB carried out his immediate transfer from high-security Bathinda to Central Jail at Silchar in Assam. As per his dossier, some 128 cases are against him, including 12 under the NDPS Act. Intelligence reports indicate his involvement with Pakistan-based suppliers and international networks in Canada and the US, underscoring the transnational nature of his activities. Sources said the PIT-NDPS case was registered in Bhagwanpuria after a detailed investigation in which it was established with evidence how he was allegedly running his operations and orchestrating drug trafficking, extortion besides violent activities from behind bars. He was also using smuggled mobiles as he was issuing instructions and talking via encrypted communication to coordinate supply chains through an extensive network of operatives. Statements from some of his co-accused have further corroborated the evidence. Singh who hails from Bhagwanpur village under the jurisdiction of Kot Surat police station in Gurdaspur district is a notorious gangster and smuggler involved in cross-border narcotics smuggling. As in many cases, he is also involved with illegal weapons (pistols and revolvers.) This is the fourth detention from Punjab under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act which allows drug traffickers to be jailed for up to one year without bail. Last year in August, the NCB detained three other alleged drug lords from the state and shifted them to Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam. The three individuals detained are Jaspal Singh alias Goldy, Akshay Chhabra and Balwinder Singh alias Billa Havellian. Sources said that these drug smugglers are running drug syndicates from inside jails in Punjab. This move seeks to break his powerful grip on criminal networks flourishing in the state and nearby regions.
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Ram Navami procession routes in Kolkata to be monitored by CCTVs
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Photos: Kohli, Salt fifties help RCB to seven-wicket win over KKR in IPL 2025
Kolkata: Half-centuries by Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Doctors' study red-flags antibiotic use in footballers
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Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a 7-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of TATA IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday night. Despite the result in the opening game, captain Rahane is ...
KKR new skipper Rahane backs team, says no need to panic after heavy loss to RCB
Kolkata, Mar 23: We dont need to panic, said Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane after their heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL opener, firmly backing their explosive middle-order despite its failure to deliver. The defending champions, under new skipper Rahane, were scoring at over 10 runs per over at the halfway mark when RCB turned the tide in their favour. A match-turning spell from left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya restricted KKR to a below-par 174/8, a target [] The post KKR new skipper Rahane backs team, says no need to panic after heavy loss to RCB appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Theres something special about RCB this year: Matthew Hayden
Kolkata: Australian great Matthew Hayden has hailed the selection of Krunal Pandya as a smart pick for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp in this IPL season, adding that there is something special about this RCB unit this year. RCB halted Kolkata Knight Riders charge in the IPL opener Saturday, staging a remarkable comeback to []
After Virat Kohli: After Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 opener, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden praised the right-hander's chasing masterclass, calling his recent form a dynamic Kohli 2.0 on the field. Kohli, the most prolific run-getter in IPL history, picked up from where he left off in 2024, remaining unbeaten on 59 in the chase of 175 after a scintillating opening stand with Phil Salt (56 off 31) as RCB beat KKR by seven wickets at Eden Gardens. Following the RCB's win, Hayden analysed Kohlis approach in the chase and said the 175 was the perfect total for the former skipper to chase down. This was the perfect total for Virat Kohli to chase down. If you find yourself in a par or slightly above-par scenario on such a surface, thats where he thrives. Its crucial that Phil Salt, as his partner, helps elevate the strike rate and scoring rate. Kohli has picked up exactly where he left off with Kolkata Knight Riders, but tonight and over the past two seasons, weve seen Virat Kohli 2.0. Especially in the middle overs, he was really damaging. He finds it quite easy against pace in the powerplay, but today, through the middle overs, he maintained a strike rate above 170exactly what was needed, said Hayden on JioHotstar. India legend Sunil Gavaskar further highlighted the performances of Rajat Patidar, also made merry on his RCB captaincy debut with a quickfire 34 off 16, stating, Rajat Patidar has played under Virat Kohli and spent a lot of time with him, so he would have gelled a lot easier. You could see that as soon as he went in to bat, Kohli was giving him the confidence to relax and play. And what an innings Virat Kohli played! What an innings Patidar played! It was a superb knockthe way he was stroking the ball and making it look easy. Recognising that a quick victory is also important in the long run, RCBs ability to restrict KKR from what initially looked like a 200-210 score down to 175 will give them loads of confidence. As a captain and a batter, Rajat Patidar has come good. Everything he did, including bowling changes, was outstanding, Gavaskar said on JioHotstar. Earlier, the platform for the victory was set by player-of-the-match Krunal Pandya's 3/29 in four overs, which was instrumental in RCB's comeback after KKR were on song early on and restricted the defending champions to 174/8. He was such a smart pick and a clever bowler. His change of pace, his ability to attack the stumpsit was an excellent setup. You can't beat experience in high-pressure situations, and he showed serious character. At one point, it looked like RCB was in deep trouble, but their comeback was superb, Hayden said on Pandyas role in the match. Earlier, the platform for the victory was set by player-of-the-match Krunal Pandya's 3/29 in four overs, which was instrumental in RCB's comeback after KKR were on song early on and restricted the defending champions to 174/8. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Pilli Raju: The man who runs marathons, catches criminals and wins medals
KHAMMAM: The wailing siren of a police vehicle and the rhythmic pounding of running shoes these are the twin soundtracks of a police constable-cum-athletes life in Khammam. At 40, Khammams Pilli Raju is a role model not only for the Telangana police but also for the youth across the state. An armed police constable under the Khammam police commissionerate, Raju has broken full, half, and ultra-marathon records at the national and international levels. This is not all; he has also won numerous medals in long-distance running and swimming. His ultimate goal is to become an Ironman a long-distance endurance race comprising a 3.86-km swim, a 180-km bicycle ride and a 42.1-km run without a break and the grueling 100-km border run. A native of Kothala village in Wyra, Raju comes from a lower-middle class background but has always aimed high. Speaking to TNIE, he says he also hopes to guide and motivate the youth towards health and fitness, as he believes many young persons take the wrong path due to a lack of proper direction. He was inspired to take up marathon running in 2016 by the then Khammam Rural ACP B Tirupathi Reddy. Over the past nine years, he has won around 300 medals in marathon events in the 21 km, 42 km and 50 km categories. Additionally, he has secured 40 medals in the annual state police sports meet over the last 15 years. Raju also won three medals in judo, wrestling and arm wrestling at the Telangana Police Sports Meet held in Karimnagar in January. Behind every record-breaking athlete, theres often an unsung hero. In Rajus case, its his wife, Subha Rani, a junior lecturer whose financial support has allowed him to run not just races but also towards his extraordinary destiny. While he runs the physical race, she runs the financial one. All my success is due to the support of my wife. She has been the strong foundation which has allowed us all, including our daughter, who is in Class 4 now, to be the best we can be and follow our dreams, the constable says. Asked about his plans, he mentions that he wants to achieve the Ironman title. International achievements Lonavala International Marathon Ultra Challenge in Pune (50 km) Medal winner among 3,000 participating athletes on February 27 Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (21 km) Completed in 1 hour 45 minutes on October 20, 2024. Tata Steel Kolkata 25 km Run Finished in 2 hours 7 minutes on December 15, 2024. Tata Mumbai Marathon (42 km) Completed in 4 hours 42 minutes on January 19, 2024. NMDC Hyderabad Marathon (42 km) Finished in 4 hours 52 minutes on August 28, 2024.
IPL 2025: LSG Sign Shardul Thakur As Replacement For Injured Mohsin Khan
Registered Available Player Pool: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have named India allrounder Shardul Thakur as a replacement for left-arm fast bowler Mohsin Khan, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury. Shardul, who went unsold at the mega auction last year, has played 95 games in the IPL for five franchises - Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings, PBKS), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rising Pune Supergiant (defuct) - and has 67 wickets to his name with an economy rate of 8.89. Thakur, an experienced all-rounder, has been signed from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) at his reserve price of Rs 2 crore. A proven performer across all three formats for India, he brings valuable IPL experience, having played 95 matches for five franchises, the IPL statement read. Mohsin tore the anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL) on his right knee last December while playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He did join the LSG pre-season camp, but had sustained a calf strain when he was bowling in the nets, which eventually ruled him out of the tournament. The 33-year-old Thakur, who went unsold in the auction, had signed a seven-match County Championship deal with Essex for the start of the 2025 season. However, this may no longer proceed as the allrounder is now required to fulfill his IPL duties for LSG. Mohsin tore the anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL) on his right knee last December while playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He did join the LSG pre-season camp, but had sustained a calf strain when he was bowling in the nets, which eventually ruled him out of the tournament. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Theres something special about RCB in IPL 2025: Matthew Hayden
Kolkata: Australian great Matthew Hayden has hailed the selection of Krunal Pandya as a smart pick for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp in this IPL season, adding that there is something special about this RCB unit this year. RCB halted Kolkata Knight Riders charge in the IPL opener on Saturday, staging a remarkable comeback Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
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Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged the unusual playing conditions at Eden Gardens due to rain with the pitch offering little assistance to spinners. Royal Challengers Bengaluru capitalized on the moisture, with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli leading a successful chase of 175 to secure a seven-wicket victory.
Kohli and Salts power-hitting masterclass propels RCB to a dominant win over defending champions KKR in the IPL 2025 opener. Fifties from Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. After Krunal Pandyas 3-29 and Josh Hazlewoods 2-22 helped RCB stage a spirited comeback and restrict KKR to 174/8, Salt and
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