Robin Uthappa top scored with 42, while Manish Pandey (21), Yusuf Pathan (20) and Suryakumar Yadav (20) made valuable contributions. For Kings XI, Karanveer Singh picked up three for 40, while Akshar Patel and Mitchell Johnson got two wickets each. 0 votes
Two of the last three matches of the league phase of IPL 2014, witnessed the most dramatic turnarounds possible, which have tempted many people to start complaining about the sportiveness of the tournament. According to some bemused and furious fans, IPL is following a written script – much like World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). They don’t seem to be interested to buy any argument put forward by experts pleading for stopping those claims....
“We would like to be in a position to first reach the play-offs on our effort than depend on how other teams fare, run rate, and who wins or loses,” Kohli told reporters ahead of RCB’s first league tie against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday at the Chinnaswamy stadium here. Declining to comment on RCB’s prospects of lifting the cup this time with a best combination of players, Kohli said as the tournament was long, it was too early for him to think about the title, given the nature of the format, the intense competition, hectic schedule, travel and rigorous training....
Batting first, Mumbai lost wickets at regular intervals and were restricted to 121/8 in 20 overs. Harbhajan Singh (45 not out) was the top scorer for the home side. In reply, riding on Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten 66, Pune chased down the target comfortably posting 126/1 in 14.4 overs. Chasing the target, Pune got off to a flying start with openers Rahane and Faf du Plessis (34) smashing the bowlers to all parts to post 57/0 in the powerplay....
Under Rohit’s captaincy, Mumbai have won the Indian Premier League (IPL) twice, the first of which came in 2013. This season they are the defending champions. “Rohit is an excellent captain. He is very calm and a neutral sort of person which is vital for a leadership role. His emotions never get too high when the team is performing well and neither do they get too low when they are not performing, which is a great sign for a leader,” Ponting said....
Also read: Kings XI Punjab vs Gujarat Lions, IPL 2016, Live Cricket Streaming Online: Free Live Telecast of KXIP vs GL on Hotstar.com The renowned commentator was flabbergasted as he said, “I still don’t know the reason.” Harsha was supposed to be on the panel 48 hours ago and he even had his flights booked for the tournament. However, on the next day, he came to know that his services were not required anymore....
Defending champions Mumbai start their campaign in the ninth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) against new franchise Rising Pune Supergiants at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. “Nothing changes like in any injury that is the depth of the squad. When it comes to IPL during the course of time, there were 16 players, so you cannot rely on one player,” Bond said at the pre-match press conference here....
They have represented their countries together. A few have even lifted World Cups together. But, with the competitiveness and the prizes at stake, such tilts never cease to exist. Today, we have a look at the top five controversial on-field jibes in the history of IPL. 5. Virat Kohli fights with the umpires Virat Kohli is known for his explosive behaviour even when he is not holding the bat. The furious Royal Challengers Bangalore captain once got into an argument with umpire Kumar Dharmasena, along with his teammate Dinesh Karthik....
The absence of many stars, including the likes of Virat Kohli, Quinton de Kock, R Ashwin and Murali Vijay, who anchor their respective teams, has brought down the excitement among fans in the lead up to the event. Also read: IPL 2017: The Injured XI Some of the biggest names in cricket were unlucky not to make the cut in the auctions this year, but have since been going through a purple patch....
The unfortunate is unpredictable, on account of which, the franchises aim to build the replacements for their mainstream players beforehand to prevent their team from suffering during the tournament. Let’s have a look at the four teams having the strongest bench-strength ahead of the 2018 edition. #4 Royal Challengers Bangalore First Choice Playing XI: Parthiv Patel (wk), Brendon McCullum, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers, Mandeep Singh, Pawan Negi, Chris Woakes, Washington Sundar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal...
The coaches and owners of the 8 teams tried to assemble a team which would win them the coveted title. The team management in their search for an ideal combination has spent a huge amount of money on certain players which have turned out to be a mistake in the hindsight. Each team has several players who had a lot riding on them, while some have managed to live up to the expectations some have faltered badly....
Shabeer Bapu who hails from Palakkad a very small village of Kerala spoke to Sportskeeda about his journey so far in Kabaddi. He also gave his view on his own performance as well as on team’s performance. Here are the excerpts: Q. When did you start playing Kabaddi? I started my Kabaddi career in 2004. I started Kabaddi when I was in school. Q. What kind of support did you get from your family during your early days for Kabaddi?...
Most multiplayer esports titles such as CS: GO, Rocket League, DOTA 2, and even Riot’s League of Legends feature a match replay system. It allows players not only to rewatch their matches to assess their mistakes but also to understand which aspects of their gameplay need improving. This feature is vital for an esports-centric title like Valorant as many aspiring professionals can benefit from the match replay system and climb the leaderboards....
Recently, Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) disclosed the future of image compression JPEG XS. But what is it? Is it a substitute for JPEG or something else? Here’s a closer look at what the technology brings for us in context of invention. JPEG XS is a low energy format that will be used to stream live video and VR over WiFi and 5G networks. It will help to get faster HD content on large displays and is perceived as the future of formats....
Small figures, but significant considering the risk profile of the country. Investors are willing to take the bet because “this is the last frontier,” says Ken Frost, a director of U.K.-based Phoenix Commercial Ventures, an investment firm that brokers deals between North Korea and the West. Current plans include a joint venture to produce DVD players and another to create software and animation. Frost cites untapped resources—the country is rich in a number of commodities, including coal, copper and precious metals—and a highly skilled work force (the literacy rate is 99 percent) as just two of the big draws....
The Italians take a two-goal cushion with them to Austria after a pulsating 4-2 win at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to goals from Senad Lulic, Marco Parolo, Felipe Anderson and Ciro Immobile. A controversial penalty from Valon Berisha had cancelled out Lulic’s opener, while substitute Takumi Minamino had looked to have secured a draw with 19 minutes remaining. Felipe Anderson and Immobile scored in quick succession to give Lazio a healthy lead, but Inzaghi has seen enough from the Austrian league leaders to know the return leg will not be a procession....
When asked about how to distinguish between freedom of speech and trash talk, IOC spokesman Mark Adams said on Monday: “We support freedom of speech but on the other hand, at the Olympics it’s also about respecting your rivals. There is a line somewhere between people should be free to speak and have respect for others,” reports Xinhua. The IOC comments followed the on-going row between Chinese and Australian swimmers over Mack Horton’s unfriendly remarks, labelling his Chinese competitor Sun Yang as a “drug cheat”....
New Delhi - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is believed to have called a meeting with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) headed by Vijay Kumar Malhotra next month in Lausanne. Malhotra told IANS that he hasn’t “seen the letter” from the IOC but believes that the meeting could be held next month. Malhotra, however, said that IOA officials would “first like to meet union sports minister Jitendra Singh and discuss some of the contentious issues on which there needs to be clarification from the ministry before meeting the IOC”....
“We will be as flexible as we can be,” an IOC spokesman told AFP over North Korea sending a team to the Pyeongchang Games in South Korea. Talks between the two Koreas hosted by IOC president Thomas Bach will take place at the Olympic movement’s headquarters in Lausanne on Tuesday. “We welcome the discussion which will take place… between the governments of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK),” the IOC said....
