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Date and Time: May 8th 2014, 8 pm IST (2:30 pm GMT) Current standings *table updated till 7th May 2014 Previous meeting: Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets with 3 balls left (18th April 2014 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi). The result was closer than the numbers suggest when in a chase of 134, RR lost 3 quick wickets before Rahane (59) and Binny (48) put them back on track....

A total of 31 players have been put under the maximum of Rs. 2 crore base price. *Pinal Shah has been named in the capped list of players. However, this is an error on the part of IPL officials as he hasn’t been selected in the Indian squad so far. His name is expected to be included in the list of uncapped Indian players, which is expected to be released soon....

The 2013 champions are all set to take the field under newly-appointed coach Ricky Ponting, whose aggression and experience would be a big plus to the squad. Last year, led by hard-hitting Indian opener Rohit Sharma, the team reached the play-off stages where they lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the eliminator by 7 wickets. But after the 2015 IPL auctions, the team looks more formidable than ever before....

The Knights have somewhat stuck to the same squad which helped them lift the trophy in 2012 and 2014 but have managed to bring in the likes of all rounders Colin Munro, Jason Holder and John Hastings. Delhi too have made some changes to their team from last year, adding England batsman Sam Billings and West Indies all rounder Carlos Brathwaite. It was just last Sunday that Brathwaite smashed four consecutive sixes in the final over to gift West Indies the World T20 trophy at the Eden....

For a man who has 800 Test scalps and 534 ODI wickets under his belt, he is remarkably self-effacing and unassuming. He answers a volley of questions thrown at him with as much composure and sangfroid as he displayed as a bowler. Excerpts from an interview, conducted via phone, with the greatest cricketer Sri Lanka has ever produced: Q. How do you look at the impending Sri Lanka vs India Test series?...

During a recent interview, Games of Thrones actor Bean argued that the presence of an intimacy coordinator on set would “spoil the spontaneity” of a sex scene. High-profile actors like Jameela Jamil, Rachel Zegler and Lena Hall have publicly disagreed with Bean’s stance. Jessica Steinrock, who recently spoke to Newsweek about life as an intimacy coordinator and TikTok sensation, shared her reaction to Bean’s comments. “Ultimately, I don’t want to attack or shame Sean Bean,” she began in response to Newsweek’s request for comment, “I think it’s completely normal to be concerned when change is happening and you’ve established a practice that works for you....

And to show you how the Pressure Index works we take a look at how Arsenal came back from a goal down to seal victory and cap a remarkable Premier League title. They were so nearly there. There was just one game to go. Arsenal had gone 37 matches without defeat. The Premier League title had already been secured, it was history that was up for grabs now. But somebody hadn’t read the script....

President Thomas Bach said Saturday at meetings in the Japanese capital that “human rights standards” will be included in Olympic host-city contracts, beginning with the 2024 Games in Paris. Bach was asked if the committee would look at human rights in China, where the ruling Communist Party has been criticized for the internment of hundreds of thousands of Muslims in western China. Beijing is the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, and spent $40 billion to hold the 2008 Olympics....

“It (The YOG) is not only about competition, it’s also about making friends and cultural events,” Bach told reporters at the airport upon his arrival in Nanjing. “Now the stage is set. I really hope the youth can take this opportunity to get to know each other and promote Olympic values.” IOC honorary president Jacques Rogge will also arrive here on Thursday. Bach, 60, was elected to succeed Rogge in September 2013 as the ninth IOC president....

“There are high expectations for these Games because of the passion Brazilians have for sport and their joy of life,” Bach said. “We will have a great Olympic atmosphere here in Rio. “Of course, just a few days before the Games start there are always a number of issues to be solved. The Brazilians will solve them, and you can already feel the Olympic energy here at the airport and in the city with all the smiling volunteers full of excitement....

Los Angeles and Paris are the only two cities left in the race for the 2024 Games and the IOC is eager to see no losers in this competition as four other cities dropped out, fearful of cost and size of the Olympics. The IOC, which will award the 2024 Games in September, will discuss the report by its working group during an executive board meeting set for June 9, instead of its other planned executive board meeting in July, it said in a statement....

Having enjoyed eleven successful years, the IPL is all set to go in its twelfth edition. In all these years, the IPL has been a great platform for many players to showcase their skills. The Indian Premier League is certainly one of the prominent tournaments in the world which contributes an immeasurable experience to the uncapped players from India and all over the globe. In the IPL, with so many coaching personnel and veteran cricketers getting involved and so the young players can get useful tips from them....

Over the course of the tournament, 120 million people joined the IPL conversation on Facebook and recorded 350 million interactions related to the season on the platform. More people joined the conversation this past season than any IPL, according to the figures of Facebook. Virat Kohli was the most talked about player on Facebook, while the Mumbai Indians were the most talked about team. IPL Throughout the 47-day tournament, the Indian Premier League posted videos of team warm-ups before each match and closed the tournament on Facebook by sharing a video of the Championship trophy presentation....

Chasing a target of 171, Knight Riders could manage only 160 for six in 20 overs. 0 votes

The hosts rode on useful contributions by their mainline batsmen and overcame the hiccups of losing wickets at crucial moments to finish off on the right note by plundering 49 runs in the last four overs. Opting to bowl on a wicket that was covered for long following a heavy downpour a day earlier, the Kings drew first blood in the second over when Knights skipper Gautam Gambhir (1) trying to pull Mitchell Johnson was caught in front of square....

IPLT20 reported the 33-year old opening up about his plans on outclassing the opposition batsmen and the importance of new-ball bowlers to a spinner’s success. Mishra was particularly satisfied with Shaun Marsh’s dismissal which proved to be a turning point in the match. He revealed, “Marsh stepped out a little too early. I was trying to cramp him and spin the ball so that he mistimes the hit. But, the ball spun and went through the gate as he was attempting to hit a six....

IPL is also an opportunity for young players to learn their trade from some of the best in the business from India and around the globe. The different perspectives that people from around the cricketing world bring helps the budding cricketers know better about the game and holds them in good stead. Here is a look at the coaching staff of the different IPL franchises. Mumbai Indians Mentor - Sachin Tendulkar, Head coach - Ricky Ponting, Coach - Paras Mhambrey,Assistant and batting coach - Robin Singh, Bowling coach - Shane Bond,Fielding coach - Jonty Rhodes,Assistant strength, and conditioning coach - Afzal Khan, Trainer - Paul Chapman...

By the end of the year, Mustafizur Rahman popped up within the circuit of Bangladesh cricket. Mustafizur came, Mustafizur saw, Mustafizur conquered. No fast bowler made an impact as strong as Mitchell Starc did in the international scene. The last time a pacer instantly put so much fear in the minds of batsmen was the legendary Shane Bond. However, among left-arm pacers, Wasim Akram was the last of the southpaws....

Delhi Daredevils: Rishabh Pant Delhi’s batting is flush with talented young Indian players: Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Karun Nair and Aditya Tare, but none are as exciting as Rishabh Pant. The southpaw, at just 19 years old, has completed one of the most impressive Ranji Trophy seasons in recent times. Pant, a broad-chested left-hander, scored 972 runs in the 2016/17 Ranji Trophy at a staggering strike rate of 107.28, hitting a six every 18 balls, bringing a T20 approach to the four-day game....