Ravichandran Ashwin and Murali Vijay, the two main pillars of the Indian Test team, are likely to miss the entire IPL 2017. Ashwin, who is suffering from sports hernia, underwent scans in Mumbai after the final Test of the India-Australia series in Dharamsala. On the other hand, opener Murali Vijay is likely to take time off to heal his shoulder, which forced him to sit out of the Bangalore Test against Australia....
Nevertheless, Raina, who was as stable a Chennai Super Kings fixture as MS Dhoni was, has given us some sensational knocks over the year. He is a big-match player too, a quality that captains value highly. While Raina’s prolific form has taken a back-seat in the last couple of seasons of IPL, even as he was overtaken by Virat Kohli as IPL’s highest run-getter, one expects more from the Gujarat Lions southpaw this season....
Kings XI Punjab are known to play a refreshing brand of cricket but the franchise has never been able to win the coveted trophy despite having some big players in their squad. However, they would be hoping to turn things around this year as they have done some good business in the player auction and have a quality squad at their disposal. Here, we look at five Indian players who will play a key role for the Kings XI Punjab this season and from whom, the team management and the fans will have high expectations:...
Do you think you have the tactical acumen to predict who will fare better in each IPL match? If you are looking for a way to put it to good use, all you need is to look at StarPick. With plenty of exciting features and a chance to win millions in prize money, here is how you can get started with StarPick. Select your StarPick team here. The Super Kings will be forced to make changes to their playing XI as their new-ball bowler Deepak Chahar has been ruled out of the tournament for two weeks....
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings were pegged back by Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets in their last encounter. However, despite the latest results, both the teams sit on opposite sides of the table, CSK at the second spot while DD at the last. Do you think you have the tactical acumen to predict who will fare better in each IPL match? If you are looking for a way to put it to good use, all you need is to look at StarPick....
Do you think you have the tactical acumen to predict who will fare better in each IPL match? If you are looking for a way to put it to good use, all you need is to look at StarPick. With plenty of exciting features and a chance to win millions in prize money, here is how you can get started with StarPick. Select your StarPick team here. Ajinkya Rahane and Co....
The Daredevils probably have had one of their worst seasons ever, winning just three out of the ten matches they have played so far, due to which they are languishing at the bottom of the IPL standings. They have not performed particularly poorly with the bat as the youngsters in their side, namely, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant, have been in top form, scoring runs with ease and giving the Daredevils a good start in most of their matches....
Two days before the IOC is scheduled to release a report from further investigation into claims that Russia allowed its athletes to dope, the organization announced that its current sanctions in place against Russia will be extended. Originally, the sanctions were supposed to be in place until the end of the year. The bans in place mean the IOC won’t sponsor any sporting events or meetings in Russia. The IOC is also telling other organizations to “freeze their preparations for major events in Russia,” including world championships and World Cups, and “to actively look for alternative organizers....
Iodine is important for thyroid function. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ in your neck that produces hormones that regulate bodily activities, like metabolism (the conversion of food to energy). You can find iodine in foods, but amounts can be hard to identify. Iodized salt is the primary source of this mineral in the United States. Most people should regularly use salt enriched with iodine to get enough in their diet....
Apple’s new Measure app uses augmented reality to act as a tape measure or ruler, measuring objects around you with the phone’s camera. With this app loaded on your device you can definitely waive off a little burden off your toolbox. If you love to decorate your home sweet home or workspace on your own then this app can surely motivate you towards “Perfection”. No more rough measurements and bad angles....
iOs 16 showcased first at WWDC in June earlier this year. The all new iPhone 14 line-up will arrive with iOS 16 in tow. Apple has finally began rolling out iOS 16 on its iPhones. This update is now available to users across India. The update will play up with lock screen, ability to edit and also work around with Messages, latest tools in the Mail along with more add-ons to interact using photos and videos thanks to Live Text plus Visual Look Up....
With the release of every iteration of iOS, new useful features are added that are not always in the release notes. That is why they go under the radar. Fortunately, this article will list some tips and tricks to make the most of iOS. Make the most of your iOS device with these features 1) Swipe to erase in Calculator A simple yet time-saving trick is the ability to backtrack any mistakes you make while using the Calculator app....
Ninth grade students in the Iowa City Community School District’s Online Learning Program were assigned this writing task on Monday as part of their coursework. The assignment included the following directions: “Pretend you are a Black slave and you just found out that President Lincoln just freed you with the 13th amendment… Think about what would happen today if just the state of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota would free 1 million slaves!...
The Des Moines Register says Ankeny Centennial High School has posted a tongue-in-cheek flyer sporting one of Bieber’s latest police mug shots. It reads: “Justin Bieber never ran track. Now he’s in jail. Coincidence? Don’t Beliebe it. Don’t end up like Bieber. Run track.” MORE: Dallas Stars troll Bieber The 19-year-old Bieber was arrested Jan. 23 during what police describe as an illegal street drag race. He was charged with driving under the influence, resisting arrest and having an invalid driver's license and has pleaded not guilty....
It was one giant leap for the Cyclone program. But it was a stake through the heart of the Sooners — and perhaps the Big 12 Conference. MORE: How Oklahoma’s loss affects Big 12 playoff outlook “It’s expected,” OU quarterback Baker Mayfield said of the move, who did the same with an OU flag last month after a big victory at Ohio State. What wasn’t expected, though, was a 38-31 Oklahoma loss, a precipitous drop by the Sooners and the biggest upset so far of the college football season....
The Cupertino-based tech major launched the fifth-generation of iPad Air, one of the leading tablets in the market. The new iPad Air does not weigh more than 1 pound and is lighter by its outgoing version by a staggering 1.4 pounds. It is 28 percent lighter and 20 percent thinner than the present generation fourth generation iPad. The new iPad Air also gets identical 9.7-inch screen like outgoing models and packs in A7 processing chip which also finds place under the iPhone 5S’ hood....
The leak comes from a retweet by @L0vetodream who has a reliable track record. Apple is mulling leaving out both the charging brick and headphones from its next-gen iPhone 12 range in a move thought to be environmentally minded. The company might offer customers the charging brick as an add-on at point of purchase. It’s the annoying Apple story of the year that we are already bored of, but the rumour of a USB-C cable in the box rather than a USB-A cable is worrying for Apple’s plan....
If you are still dicey and can’t decide what to choose between iPhone 11 Pro Max and the flagship Android smartphones, such as Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus/ Huawei P30 Pro/ One Plus 7 Pro, let us help you! In this post, we will talk about the specifications available with the new iPhone 11 Pro Max against all the other top-notch Android smartphones this year. Display: Beauty Is What We See...
The margin of victory might indicate a very comfortable win for Ravichandran Ashwin’s side but they had a few hiccups along the way and a spirited effort by the Rajasthan bowlers meant the match could have gone either way. It was KL Rahul’s majestic innings of 84 off 54 balls that proved decisive in the end as he guided his team home, deservedly scoring the winnings runs, as they chased down the target of 153 set by the Royals'....
But the efforts of many Unsung Heroes have remained unnoticed in 11 years of IPL. Here is a list of 5 such heroes and a sneak-peek into their impactful performances. #5 Subramaniam Badrinath At one point in time, Badrinath was considered to be the backbone of the CSK middle order. Whenever the CSK top order collapsed, Badri soaked the pressure along with MS Dhoni and made sure CSK reached a defendable score....
