CAB urges BCCI to ban commentators Bhogle and Doull from Eden Gardens over pitch criticism, defending their curator's compliance with BCCI rules.

CAB Seeks BCCI's Ban on Commentators at Eden

The CAB requests BCCI to ban commentators Bhogle and Doull from Eden Gardens over critical pitch remarks, defending their curator's adherence to rules.

The CAB demands BCCI ban Bhogle and Doull from Eden Gardens for criticizing pitch prep, asserting support for their curator.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ban commentators Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull from covering matches at Kolkata's Eden Gardens due to their outspoken criticism of the pitch preparation.
This move comes after the commentators suggested relocating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to the curator's refusal to prepare pitches as per the franchise's requests.
According to a report by RevSportz, the CAB has submitted a strongly worded letter to the BCCI. It urges the board to prevent Bhogle and/or Doull from commentating during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season at Eden Gardens.
During a session on Cricbuzz, Doull opined that if the curator at Eden Gardens continues to disregard the home team's wishes, KKR should consider changing their home ground. Doull expressed that the curator's role is to accommodate the home team's preferences, as they finance the use of the stadium during the IPL. "If he's still not paying heed to what the home team wants, then just move the franchise away to somewhere else," Doull commented, emphasizing that the curator should not impose his opinions on the game.
Harsha Bhogle also shared a similar viewpoint, stating that a home team should have a pitch tailored to benefit their bowlers. "I saw something about what the KKR curator has said," Bhogle noted.
However, the CAB is backing curator Mukherjee, asserting that he is adhering to official BCCI guidelines, which prohibit franchises from dictating the specific nature of pitch preparation. KKR&rsquo;s captain, Ajinkya Rahane, reportedly requested a spin-friendly wicket to support their key bowlers such as Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, but the pitch often ended up being more conducive to pace, resulting in high-scoring matches.
The CAB insists that the curator has followed the rules regarding pitch preparation. As of now, no official statement has been issued by the BCCI. Nonetheless, it has been reported that Bhogle and Doull are unlikely to commentate on the upcoming KKR match against the Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on Monday.
In addition, it&rsquo;s noteworthy that Eden Gardens is set to host the IPL 2025 final on May 25, which adds another layer of significance to this ongoing debate.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru features top javelin athletes. The event promises a global lineup and marks a milestone in Indian athletics with plans for future expansions.

Neeraj Chopra Classic Moves to Bengaluru

Witness the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru as world-class javelin athletes, including Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler, compete. The event marks a significant moment for Indian athletics with its first edition featuring esteemed participants and promising future growth.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic will now take place in Bengaluru's Kanteerava Stadium, featuring top javelin stars. The move ensures better facilities, with participation from global champions and Indian athletes.

The maiden edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event on May 24 has been shifted from Panchkula to Bengaluru due to lack of adequate lighting at the original venue but the field will be teeming with stars as the likes of Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler have confirmed their participation.
Peters, who hails from Grenada, is a two-time world champion and Rohler is the gold-medallist from the 2016 Olympics. Chopra said he has also invited Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem who is, however, yet to confirm participation.
"I have sent invitation to Arshad and he said he will get back to me after discussing with his coach. As of now he is yet to confirm participation," Chopra told reporters in a virtual media interaction.
The competition has been granted category A status by World Athletics.
"I wanted the event in Panchkula but there are certain issues related to lighting at the stadium there. World Athletics requirement is 600 lux (a measure of the intensity of light), which is not there (in Panchkula) and it will take time (to install it)," he said.
"So, we have decided to shift the event to Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. We have a team there and it will be lot easier for the event to be staged there," said the 27-year-old who is also supported by Bengaluru-based JSW Sports.
The event will be jointly organised by Chopra and JSW Sports in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and World Athletics, featuring top global as well as Indian javelin throwers.
Besides Peters, who also won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Rohler, the participation of Kenyan Julius Yego, a silver-medallist in the 2016 Rio Olympics besides being a 2015 World Championships gold winner, and American Curtis Thompson, who is the current season leader with 87.76m, has also been confirmed.
"A Brazilian, who qualified for the final in (Paris Olympics) has also confirmed participation," Chopra said without giving name, though it could be Luiz da Silva, who finished 11th in Paris with a best throw of 80.67m.
"I'm very much involved in the organisation of the event, which is a dream come true for me. I am also competing. Yesterday, I spoke to Rohit (Yadav) and three to four Indians will be competing. It will be a very good opportunity to get ranking points for World Championships in Tokyo (in September)." He said his current coach Jan Zelezny, the legendary world record holder, suggested that the event should be named after the Indian superstar.
"I was talking to Zelezny about this event and he said that it would be good if it is named after me.
"I am very excited. I have won Olympic and other medals for the country. Now with this event, I am giving back something to Indian athletics, to Indian athletes and the fans." He said the NC Classic will be an annual competition and he is hoping that events other than javelin will be added in the future.
"I wanted to state that this event will be an annual affair. As of now, it will be just a men's javelin event. But in future, I am hoping that women's event and other events will also be added.
"If you ask me, I want a Diamond League Meeting to be held in India. We have the stadium to host DL Meetings, and it will be good for World Athletics also to spread athletics. World Athletics knows that athletics is growing in India." The fans will need to buy tickets to watch the NC Classic javelin event.
"There will be tickets for the event, for different boxes. But we will try that the ticket price is not too much. The fans should feel the ticket price is worth the enjoyment of watching the event," said Chopra.

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli remain in the top A+ category of BCCI contracts. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan return to the fold in lower categories. Rishabh Pant also re-enters Category A, with the complete list of 2024-25 BCCI contracts now announced.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli retained in BCCI A+ category; Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan make comeback

Rohit Sharma &amp; Virat Kohli remain in the top A+ category of BCCI contracts. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan return to the fold in lower categories. Rishabh Pant also re-enters Category A, with the complete list of 2024-25 BCCI contracts now announced.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday released its central contract list for the 2024-25 season, marking several notable inclusions and exclusions.&nbsp;
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retained their places in the A+ category, which comes with a Rs 7 crore annual retainership. Along with them, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah remain in this prestigious category, continuing their dominance in India&rsquo;s elite cricket roster.
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One of the biggest developments in the new list is the return of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who were dropped last year. Iyer, who was excluded due to his perceived neglect of domestic cricket in favor of IPL, makes a comeback in the B category with a Rs three crore retainer.&nbsp;
Kishan, who faced similar exclusion, returns to the C category with an annual remuneration of Rs one crore.
The BCCI has also made changes to Category A, with Rishabh Pant moving back into the category after his demotion last season due to recovery from a serious accident. He replaces Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired earlier this year.&nbsp;
Pant now joins the likes of Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Shami in this prestigious group, which offers a Rs five crore retainer.
Category C sees the largest number of players, including newcomers Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Abhishek Sharma, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Along with them, established players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson find themselves in this group, which offers an annual retainership of Rs one crore.
The contract list reflects the continued growth and development of India&rsquo;s cricketing talent, with several emerging players being brought into the fold alongside established stars.&nbsp;
The announcement also comes on the back of a remarkable IPL achievement by Rohit Sharma. The Mumbai Indians captain surpassed Virat Kohli for the most &lsquo;Player of the Match&rsquo; awards in IPL history after his impressive performance in the ongoing season.
BCCI Central Contracts List (2024-25):
A+ Category: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja A Category: Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant B Category: Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer C Category: Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Akash Deep, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana.

RCB secured a comfortable win over Punjab Kings with a superb chase led by Padikkal and Kohli, while Mumbai Indians cruised to a nine-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings with stellar performances from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.

IPL Sunday Wrap: RCB and MI seal dominant wins

RCB secured a comfortable win over Punjab Kings with a superb chase led by Padikkal and Kohli, while Mumbai Indians cruised to a nine-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings with stellar performances from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.

In a thrilling double-header on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) made resounding statements with impressive victories in their respective matches.
Match 1: RCB vs PBKS &ndash; Padikkal and Kohli Lead RCB to Comfortable Win
In the afternoon match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) exacted sweet revenge on Punjab Kings, securing a seven-wicket victory in their chase of 158 runs. This was a remarkable turnaround for RCB, who had lost their previous match to Punjab just two days ago.
RCB's chase was built around a brilliant partnership between the stylish Devdutt Padikkal and the seasoned Virat Kohli. Padikkal, who had gone 22 innings without a half-century, broke that drought with a classy 61 off 35 balls, his first IPL half-century since 2021. His innings featured elegant strokes, including a lofted six off Marco Jansen and smart footwork against the spinners. Kohli, anchoring the innings, played an unbeaten knock of 73 runs off 54 balls, guiding RCB home in 18.5 overs. The pair added a crucial 103 runs in 11.3 overs, playing risk-free cricket and taking minimal chances while finding the boundaries at regular intervals.
The key turning point in the match came when RCB's spinners, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, put the brakes on Punjab's scoring. After a solid start from PBKS with Priyansh Arya (22) and Prabhsimran Singh (33), RCB's spinners tightened the noose, with Krunal taking 2/25 and Suyash claiming 2/27. Punjab slumped from 42/0 to 76/4, and despite some resistance from the lower order, they finished on a sub-par total of 157/6. This victory saw RCB enter the top four of the points table, keeping their all-away-win record intact.
Match 2: MI vs CSK &ndash; Rohit and Suryakumar Smash CSK to Take Comfortable Win
In the evening, Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a scintillating performance to defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a commanding nine-wicket margin. CSK set a target of 177 runs after posting 176/5 in their 20 overs. Mumbai made light work of the chase, reaching the target with more than four overs to spare, finishing at 177/1.
Rohit Sharma was in sublime form, capitalizing on anything short from the CSK pacers and sweeping the spinners with authority. He scored a brilliant 76* off 45 balls, including four boundaries and six sixes. Rohit&rsquo;s 63-run opening stand with impact substitute gave MI a strong foundation, ensuring they remained on track for a smooth chase.
Suryakumar Yadav (68* off 30 balls) was equally impressive, playing one of his most fluent knocks of the season. His aggressive batting was a treat, especially his ability to clear the leg-side boundaries with ease and find gaps in the field. His second half-century of the season came off just 26 balls, and his partnership with Rohit added 114 runs off only 54 balls.
Despite a decent start from CSK&rsquo;s debutant Ayush Mhatre (32 off 15 balls) and half-centuries from Shivam Dube (50 off 32 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (53* off 35 balls), CSK&rsquo;s total was never enough. MI's disciplined bowling attack, led by Trent Boult and Hardik Pandya, kept the run rate under control for much of CSK&rsquo;s innings, and it was only due to the late surge from Dube and Jadeja that CSK managed to set a competitive total.
In the end, MI's chase was a clinical display, with Rohit and Suryakumar finishing the job with ease, propelling MI to the sixth spot in the points table.
Summary:
Both RCB and MI displayed excellent all-around performances in their respective matches. RCB's spinners set up their comfortable win, while Padikkal and Kohli ensured a dominant chase.
Meanwhile, MI's top-order led by Rohit and Suryakumar easily chased down CSK's total, further solidifying their place in the middle of the points table. Both teams will look to build on these victories as the tournament progresses.

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach Telangana High Court against HCA Ombudsman’s order to remove his name from stadium stand.

Mohd. Azharuddin to challenge HCA's stand name removal order

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach Telangana High Court against HCA Ombudsman&rsquo;s order to remove his name from stadium stand.

Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin is planning to approach the Telangana High Court, seeking a stay on Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman's order to remove his name from North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Justice (Retd) V Eswaraiah, who is also HCA's ethics officer, made the decision on basis of a petition filed by Lords Cricket Club -- one of HCA's member units -- which alleged that Azharuddin misused his position as then HCA President by taking arbitrary decisions.
The petition alleged that the veteran of 99 Tests and 334 ODIs violated HCA rules by sitting in the Apex Council meeting as former HCA president to get the resolution passed on naming the North Stand after him in December 2019, barely a month after he became association chief.
According to HCA constitution, a resolution needs to be ratified by the General body.
"I will definitely take legal recourse and will be appealing to the High Court to stay this order. It is a shame that an India captain's name is being asked to be removed," Azharuddin told PTI.
The former India skipper also questioned the validity of Ombudsman's order, saying his tenure has already ended.
"As per by-laws of the association, the Ombudsman/Ethics Officer's tenure is for one year. In this case, the Ombudsman's tenure had ended on February 18, 2025 and any order passed after that period is null and void.
"He hasn't got extension, which can only be given during the AGM which hasn't happened. So how did he pass an order," the 62-year-old asked.
Azharuddin alleged that he is being targetted because a few HCA officials couldn't indulge in corrupt practices during his tenure as president.
He was elected HCA President in September 2019 and term ended in September 2023. During his controversial term Supreme Court appointed a one-man committee of Justice L Nageswara Rao to manage the affairs of the association in February 2023.
The opposition faction alleged that people related to Azharuddin were involved in selection scandals in age-group teams, a charge vehemently denied by the former cricketer, who scored more than 15,000 runs in international cricket.
"Crooks, who have never held a bat in their hands are pointing fingers at me. If they want to remove my name from the stand, the man who played 433 games for India, then you might as well take down Shivlal Yadav's (former India off-spinner) name as it was also done when he himself was the HCA president.
"You take down names of Abid Ali, Tiger Pataudi and ML Jaisimha. This is one association that doesn't respect players. And on whose petition, the Ombudsman is acting? The club (Lords Cricket Club) where there is no transparency as to who is the actual owner and who runs it," he said.
Another allegation was removal of VVS Laxman's name from the North Stand and putting his name on it.
"Am I fool to remove a legend like Laxman's name from the stand, the only man who has played 100 plus Tests from our region? In the North Stand, the pavilion is named after Laxman and it is still there, you can check," he clarified.
When an HCA official was approached as to why there are separate rules for Azharuddin and Shivlal, he replied: "In case of Shiv, he was instrumental in building this stadium and he got his name on the stands after due approval from HCA general body." "In case of Azhar, he never approached the General Body as he knew he didn't have the numbers to get it ratified." Azharuddin also launched a tirade against HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao.
"This is one association, which doesn't know how to respect its stars. Look at how Sunrisers Hyderabad were harassed for extra free tickets and BCCI had to intervene. Since I have raised questions about their manner of functioning, this has happened but I will not take these insults lying down," he warned.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians clinched a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad with a sharp all-round performance led by Will Jacks, extending their IPL 2025 winning run at Wankhede.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians outplay Sunrisers Hyderabad for back-to-back wins

Mumbai Indians clinched a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad with a sharp all-round performance led by Will Jacks, extending their IPL 2025 winning run at Wankhede.

A sprightly Mumbai Indians continued their ascent in the Indian Premier League with a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided contest on a tricky wicket in Mumbai on Thursday.
Led by Will Jacks who played a decisive role with a fine 36 (26 balls, 3x4s, 3x6s) after a crucial spell of 3-0-14-2, Mumbai Indians executed an all-round show to record their second consecutive win.
The home side came on top for having assessed the Wankhede Stadium pitch accurately and adapting quickly to the conditions it presented, with each of the pieces falling in place for the five-time winners.
MI&rsquo;s fast bowlers used the short and slower balls well throughout the first innings and nailed their yorkers perfectly. In the run chase, the MI batters showed a clear plan to keep finding the boundaries which kept them on top.
Chasing 163 on a pitch which had grip and turn, MI were also benefited by SRH&rsquo;s reluctance to bring on spin in the powerplay, as the home side made 166/6 in 18.1 overs to record their third win of the season.
Even though Rohit Sharma endured another failure after a promising start in which he made 26 off 16 balls with three sixes, he gave MI the momentum with the bat and the others capitalised on it.
Opener Ryan Rickelton made a fluent 31 while Suryakumar Yadav hammered two sixes and as many fours to make 26 (off 15 balls) to provide a strong support to Jacks.
Captain Hardik Pandya played a crucial cameo of 21 off just nine balls to take MI to the threshold of victory. Tilak Varma (21 not out) then took MI over the line after a late minor hiccup as the home side reached 166 for 6 in 18.1 overs.
In the first half, Sunrisers Hyderabad found late momentum with the bat to fight their way through and post 162 for 5.
With the surface at the Wankhede Stadium providing grip and turn for the spinners and slower deliveries giving dividends to the pace bowlers, Sunrisers Hyderabad batters struggled to adapt to the wicket for most part of the innings.
But a big finish -- 57 runs coming off the last five overs -- gave SRH some much-needed impetus towards the end.
MI bowlers were spot-on in formulating their plans and near-perfect in their execution with Jasprit Bumrah delivering a measly 4-0-21-1, Trent Boult nailing his yorkers again to return 4-0-29-1 and Will Jacks producing an impressive 3-0-14-2.
The SRH struggle was evident from the start even as Abhishek Sharma stroked his way to 40 off 28 balls with seven boundaries.
It all started with an eventful first over when the two SRH openers got a reprieve each off Deepak Chahar.
Abhishek went down the wicket, swinging his bat on the first delivery. The ball shaped away slightly to take the edge but Jacks failed to get hold of it.
On the fourth delivery, Travis Head played one straight to Karn Sharma at midwicket where he failed to pluck a low catch as the ball fell just short of him.
Abhishek looked to be hitting his strides when he smacked three fours off Chahar in the fifth over but there was just no momentum gained.
Raj Angad Bawa timed his dive to grab the ball to dismiss Abhishek off Pandya for the first breakthrough and by then it was evident that SRH would have to scrape their way through to a competitive total.
Jacks then had former MI player Ishan Kishan stumped for a mere two.
Head was unable to open up even as he tried his best to cut loose. Despite having caught off a no-ball with Pandya overstepping, Head failed to capitalise as he fell for an ordinary 29-ball 28.
Such was the impact of MI&rsquo;s control that the first six of the game came as late as in the 18th over -- the best one of SRH&rsquo;s innings &mdash; when Heinrich Klaasen (37 off 28 balls, 3x4s, 2x6s) took 21 runs to spoil Chahar&rsquo;s figures (4-0-47-0).
In the final over, Aniket Verma hit a couple of sixes and Pat Cummins smacked one to take vital 22 runs off Pandya.

RCB alleges Uber Moto's ad disparages its trademark. Ad features cricketer Travis Head altering Bengaluru signage. Legal dispute awaits Delhi High Court's decision, impacting sports marketing and trademark standards.

RCB vs Uber: Trademark Clash in High Court

RCB accuses Uber Moto of trademark disparagement. The ad with Travis Head challenges RCB's brand identity. Delhi High Court decision pending in this sports marketing case.

RCB sues Uber Moto in Delhi HC for trademark disparagement via an ad featuring 'Royally Challenged Bengaluru'.

Indian Premier League cricket team Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday and accused an YouTube advertisement of disparaging its trademark.
Justice Saurabh Banerjee, after hearing submissions of parties on Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) interim plea for injunction, reserved its order.
Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited filed a suit against Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd claiming that Uber Moto's YouTube advertisement titled "Baddies in Bengaluru ft. Travis Head" disparages its trademark.
RCB said Sunrisers Hyderabad's cricketer Head, the main character in the video, disparages its trademark.
Describing the video advertisement, RCB counsel said the cricketer could be seen running towards Bengaluru cricket stadium with an aim to vandalise the signage of "Bengaluru Vs Hyderabad", takes a spray paint and writes "Royally Challenged" before Bengaluru making it "Royally Challenged Bengaluru" which disparages RCB's mark.
The lawyer contended that when a negative comment is made, there is disparagement and added that Uber Moto, being the commercial sponsor of Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL team, while promoting its product which is booking a ride, used RCB's trademark in the course of its trade, that too its "deceptive variant", which was impermissible under law.
The counsel representing Uber said RCB had "severely discounted" the sense of humour of the public at large. The general messaging of the advertisement, the counsel said, was that there was a match between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Bengaluru cricket stadium on May 13 and since it was a city with traffic jam, "public must use uber moto".
Uber's counsel said good humour, sense of fun and banter are intrinsic to advertising messaging and these factors "will be killed" if such a standard, as mooted by RCB, is applied.
The advertisement garnered 1.3 million views and a number of comments from users on the social media platform.

Following India’s Test series loss in Australia, BCCI sacks key support staff members, including Abhishek Nayar and T. Dilip, and introduces interim replacements ahead of England series.

BCCI overhauls coaching staff after BGT disappointment

Following India&rsquo;s Test series loss in Australia, BCCI sacks key support staff members, including Abhishek Nayar and T. Dilip, and introduces interim replacements ahead of England series.

In the wake of India&rsquo;s crushing defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has undertaken a significant shake-up in the national team&rsquo;s support staff.
Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, appointed only eight months ago, has been relieved of his duties. Alongside him, fielding coach T. Dilip and strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai have also been sacked. A team masseur has reportedly been let go as well.
The move comes as part of a broader overhaul led by newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, who succeeded Rahul Dravid. Gambhir brought in several members of his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) support team, including Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Morne Morkel.
Earlier this year, in response to India&rsquo;s inconsistent batting performances&mdash;both at home against New Zealand and away in Australia&mdash;the BCCI appointed India A and NCA coach Sitanshu Kotak as the batting coach for white-ball formats. Despite a rocky start, the restructured coaching unit rebounded to guide India to a Champions Trophy title, with Nayar, ten Doeschate, Morkel, Dilip, and Kotak all playing pivotal roles.
While Nayar&rsquo;s stint with the national team has come to an end, other members of the support staff are expected to continue, with some stepping into interim roles. Ryan ten Doeschate will now handle fielding responsibilities in place of T. Dilip. South African trainer Adrian Le Roux, currently associated with Punjab Kings in the IPL, has been brought in to oversee strength and conditioning, replacing Desai.
No official replacements have yet been named for either Nayar or Dilip. The restructured support staff is set to join the Indian squad ahead of the high-stakes five-match Test series against England, beginning June 20.
With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss fresh in memory, the BCCI appears focused on a reset&mdash;strengthening the team&rsquo;s internal structure and morale ahead of another major red-ball challenge. As the countdown to the England series begins, all eyes will be on whether permanent appointments are made in time to stabilize the backroom staff.

Mitchell Starc's crucial bowling and Axar Patel's explosive performance help Delhi Capitals seal a dramatic Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc's brilliance guides Delhi Capitals to Super Over victory over RR

Mitchell Starc's crucial bowling and Axar Patel's explosive performance help Delhi Capitals seal a dramatic Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals.

Mitchell Starc bowled couple of incredible overs under pressure as Delhi Capitals pulled off a heist by stealing a thrilling Super Over win from Rajasthan Royals in their IPL showdown on Wednesday.
The ice-cold Starc (1/36 in 4 overs) held his nerve during a tense final over to defend nine runs as DC forced the game into a Super Over when it seemed Royals have all but won it.
The Australian left-arm pacer then bowled a tremendous Super Over, conceding just two boundaries. He was backed by two razor-sharp run-outs as RR managed only 11 runs.
KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs then kept their nerves in check slamming a four and a six respectively to take the hosts to their first win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Chasing 189, Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 37) and 'local lad' Nitish Rana (51 off 28) had the Royals cruising, but DC's bowlers turned the tide with a roaring late surge, eventually tying the game at 188/4.
The late drama followed a solid batting effort by DC, built on Abishek Porel&rsquo;s composed 49 and explosive cameos from skipper Axar Patel (34 off 14) and Tristan Stubbs (34 not out off 18), lifting them to a competitive 188/5 after being asked to bat.
Desperate for a win to reignite their campaign, Jaiswal came out all guns blazing as he clobbered two sixes off Mukesh Kumar before dismantling Mitchell Starc with two boundaries and a towering maximum, making his intent clear.
Sanju Samson joined the party even as Ashutosh Sharma spilled a regulation catch. The Royals' captain eventually retired hurt, after pulling his side.
With the chase humming along, Axar wicketless all season, broke the drought with a ripper that outfoxed Riyan Parag.
Jaiswal, however, looked invincible until Axar turned once more to his trusted match-winner Kuldeep Yadav (1/33 in 4 overs). The move worked. Delhi&rsquo;s standout wrist-spinner struck gold, removing the set Jaiswal.
But Rana was in no mood to let up. The southpaw batted with precision, sending anything in his arc to the fence with ease.
His calculated aggression and clean ball-striking kept Royals firmly on course. But once Rana was trapped led before by Starc the script changed.
Earlier, if Porel and KL Rahul (38) laid a solid foundation with a 63-run stand, Axar's blistering 13-ball 34, along with Tristan Stubbs&rsquo; (34 not out off 18 balls) late surge, provided the final flourish in an innings where momentum swung like a pendulum between the two sides.
Sandeep Sharma (0/33) bowled beautifully through his spell, took pace off his deliveries. However, he lost his rhythm in the final over, leaking four wides and a no-ball.
Delhi Capitals got off to a fiery start, with Jake Fraser-McGurk (9) cracking back-to-back boundaries off Jofra Archer (2/32) to set the tone.
Young Porel lit up the stadium early on, taking the second over by storm. He tore into Tushar Deshpande, smashing 23 runs, including four elegant boundaries.
But the highlight was a sublime flick over deep backward square for a maximum that had the crowd roaring.
However, DC's momentum faltered as Fraser-McGurk's lean patch persisted. The Australian lofted a simple catch to Yashasvi Jaiswal at mid-off in the fourth over, gifting Rajasthan Royals a breakthrough.
Run outs came back to haunt Delhi again as a mix-up between Porel and the in-form Karun Nair (0) resulted in the latter's dismissal, abruptly halting the Capitals' early charge.
The Royals' bowlers tightened the noose during the middle overs, drying up the boundaries and building persistent pressure.
Yet, Porel found a steady ally in seasoned Rahul. The veteran batter brought a sense of calm amid storm, easing the pressure with two towering sixes -- one launched down the ground off Deshpande in the 7th, and another elegantly lifted over long-off against Mahesh Theekshana in the 11th.
Just when the hosts looked like having rebuild their innings, Archer was brought back skipper Sanju Samson. And the English pacer struck gold, dismissing Rahul with back of length delivery that found Shimron Hetmyer at deep midwicket.
The West Indian held on to a low catch, inches above the ground, swinging the momentum back in Rajasthan&rsquo;s favour.
But DC skipper Axar, who hasn't had the best of tournaments exploded, smashing four boundaries and two maximums before Stubbs' clean strikes helped Delhi finish strong.

Rohit Sharma's form in IPL hampers Mumbai Indians' momentum. Anjum Chopra suggests strategic changes. Encouragement for young players like Shafali Verma.

Anjum Chopra on Rohit Sharma's IPL Struggle

Rohit Sharma's struggles in the IPL have impacted Mumbai Indians' performance. Anjum Chopra suggests strategic alterations and emphasizes resilience and growth for players like Shafali Verma.

Rohit Sharma's performance dip has affected Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Anjum Chopra suggests strategic adjustments, indicating the need for resilience and optimism for players like Rohit and young cricketer Shafali Verma.

Rohit Sharma's poor run of form hasn't allowed Mumbai Indians to set the tone in in the IPL so far, believes former Indian women's captain Anjum Chopra.
The former MI captain has been reduced to an impact sub for the Hardik Pandya-led side with a string of low scores, 0,8, 13, 17 and 18, that cut a sorry figure in the IPL.
MI fashioned a 12-run win in their recent game against the Delhi Capitals on Sunday and are saddled in the seventh position in the ten-team points table with four losses and two wins.
"You can be out of form. It's not a crime to be out of form. The only idea is that it's not helping, it's not setting the start that Mumbai Indians were looking for or are looking for right at the top," Anjum told PTI Videos in an exclusive interaction on Tuesday.
Anjum suggested that if Rohit's famed position at the top is unable to give them the returns they seek then demoting him down the order could do the trick.
"So, I mean, they have options, they can always look at pushing Rohit Sharma down the order or not utilizing all those options are always there. But it's not that Rohit Sharma is out of form, it's just that sometimes you don't start the tournament on that good a note or that high a note and it can affect you as a batter or as a player as well," "So, it's part and parcel. It's like we are, we are watching a tournament as and when it's an IPL or a World Cup. But tell me in a World Cup, would you want your best batter to be in form in a World Cup or not? And a lot of energy goes into delivering that kind of performance," "Some people recover from that and step into the next tournament quicker than most or others. It's not that others can't get into it. He hasn't got that kind of a start but then we know what kind of a player he is or what kind of a match winner is," said Anjum.
It's not at all gloomy for Shafali ==================== It is not all doom and gloom for young opener Shafali Verma, whom Anjum advised not to lose heart after being overlooked once again.
"If she is rested or dropped from an Indian team, there is always an opportunity to make a comeback. I mean, it's happened with any and everyone. It's not that the heavens have fallen or the tides have changed. Every player goes through it.
"So, for a player of her age and if she starts thinking and people around her start thinking that it's curtains for her, I think it's a wrong thought. A 20, 21-year-old player can always look at the bright side that it is just the start of my career.
"I don't think it's curtains for her. I mean, we're playing for India at the end of the day. So, you would expect that kind of competition," said Anjum who played 12 Tests, 127 ODIs and 18 T20Is for India.

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Spain were held back to a frustrating stalemate by Sweden in their first game of Euro 2020 at Seville on Monday.&nbsp;While Luis Enrique's side did create opportunities, the team, however, failed to capitalise on them.&nbsp;Although, the three time Europe Champions evidently dominated the game from the very beginning, the well organised Sweden made sure to keep their efforts at bay.&nbsp;Spain next meet Polant&nbsp;on Sunday and Sweden is set to play Slovakia on Friday in their respective upcoming fixtures

Euro 2020: Sweden held back Spain to frustrating stalemate 

Spain next meet Poland&nbsp;on Sunday and Sweden is set to play Slovakia on Friday in their respective upcoming fixtures

Euro 2020: Sweden held back Spain to frustrating stalemate Spain created chances, but could not capitalise Sweden kept Spain at bay with well organised performance

Spain were held back to a frustrating draw by Sweden in their first game of Euro 2020 at Seville on Monday.&nbsp; While Luis Enrique's side did create opportunities, the team, however, failed to capitalise on them.&nbsp; Although, the three time Europe Champions evidently dominated the game from the very beginning, the well organised Sweden made sure to keep their efforts at bay.&nbsp; Spain next meet Poland&nbsp;on Sunday and Sweden is set to play Slovakia on Friday in their respective upcoming fixtures
&nbsp;

The Laureus World Sports Awards celebrated achievers like Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles. Real Madrid and Rafael Nadal were also among the honorees.

Mondo Duplantis Simone Biles Shine at Laureus Awards

At the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles were top honorees. Real Madrid won Team of the Year, and Rafael Nadal was honored for his tennis legacy.

In Madrid, Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles win top honors at the Laureus World Sports Awards. Real Madrid takes Team of the Year, and Rafael Nadal receives a special tribute.

Star pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony here on Monday. The 25-year-old Duplantis, regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, was fourth-time lucky after being nominated in each of the past three years. He became only the second track-and-field athlete after four-time winner Usain Bolt to claim the prestigious award.
Duplantis won his second World Indoor Championship gold medal in March and broke his own world record for a remarkable ninth time in 2024 en route to Olympic gold in Paris.
The Swede-American gained more votes than Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis), France's L&eacute;on Marchand (Swimming), Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar (Cycling) and Netherlands' Max Verstappen (Motor Racing).
"I am incredibly honoured to have won my first Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in the sporting capital of Madrid and to have the great Usain Bolt pay tribute to me..." he said.
Biles, who returned to action after a break, clinched three gold and one silver medal in a stunning comeback at the Paris Olympics to claim her fourth Laureus award -- equalling the record held by Serena Williams. Both the athletes also have one Comeback of the Year honour.
"I'm so happy to be here in Madrid and to receive my fourth Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award," said Biles, who topped the polls ahead of Spain's Aitana Bonmati (Football), Netherlands' Sifan Hassan (Athletics), Kenya's Faith Kipyegon (Athletics), USA's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Athletics) and Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka (Tennis).
Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade got the Comeback of the Year award for her inspirational return from a series of career-threatening injuries. Andrade, who contemplated quitting after three ACL injuries, made a triumphant return by winning gold in the floor exercise at the Paris Games.
"This beautiful Laureus Statuette represents a huge amount of hard work, of struggle and pain, and also great happiness," she said.
She surpassed Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant, USA's Caeleb Dressel (Swimming), Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami (Alpine Skiing), Spain's Marc Marquez (Motor Cycling) and Australian Ariarne Titmus (Swimming).
Real Madrid were adjudged Laureus World Team of the Year following a dominant campaign that saw them win La Liga for a record 36th time, clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League title, and defeat Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana.
They also lifted the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup early in the 2024-25 season, making Carlo Ancelotti the most decorated manager in the club's history.
Tennis great Rafael Nadal was conferred the Laureus Sporting Icon Award in a year he announced his retirement from professional tennis.
'Back in 2006 I won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award in Barcelona... Tennis and sports in general has given me so much...," Nadal said.
Tom Pidcock won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award for his dramatic Olympic mountain bike cross country gold. After suffering a puncture, the British cyclist fought back to overtake home favourite Victor Koretsky in the final stages.
Pidcock became the fourth British cyclist to win the award after Jamie Bestwick (2014), Rachel Atherton (2017) and Beth Shriver (2022).
Paralympic swimmer Jiang Yuyan won the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award after claiming seven gold medals from as many events.
Teen football sensation Lamine Yamal received the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. The Spanish winger became the youngest player to score and feature in a European Championship final and was named the tournament's Best Young Player.
Kelly Slater, widely considered the greatest surfer of all time, received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award. Slater is a four-time winner of the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award and an 11-time World Surf League champion.
The full list of Winners is:
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award: Mondo Duplantis Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award: Simone Biles Laureus World Team of the Year Award: Real Madrid Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award: Lamine Yamal Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award: Rebeca Andrade Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award: Jiang Yuyan Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award: Tom Pidcock Laureus Sport for Good Award: Kick4Life Laureus Sporting Icon Award: Rafael Nadal Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award: Kelly Slater.

Rajasthan Royals are under scrutiny after a narrow defeat to Lucknow Super Giants, with RCA's Jaideep Bihani alleging possible match-fixing.

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals face match-fixing allegations after loss to LSG

Rajasthan Royals are under scrutiny after a narrow defeat to Lucknow Super Giants, with RCA's Jaideep Bihani alleging possible match-fixing.

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have landed in fresh controversy after a shocking two-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 36 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.&nbsp;
With nine runs required off the final over and six wickets in hand, the Sanju Samson-led side collapsed dramatically at their home ground in Jaipur, sparking allegations of foul play.
Jaideep Bihani, convenor of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee, raised serious concerns over the nature of RR&rsquo;s defeat. In an interview with News18 Rajasthan, Bihani alleged that there may have been match-fixing involved.&nbsp;
He recalled the franchise&rsquo;s tainted history, referring to the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal that led to the arrest of players and a two-year suspension for the team due to betting charges involving co-owner Raj Kundra.
Bihani stated, &ldquo;On the home ground, how did they lose when requiring so few runs in the final over?&rdquo; He called on the BCCI and relevant investigative agencies to probe the match.
The controversy doesn't end there. Bihani also claimed that the Rajasthan Cricket Association was sidelined from IPL hosting duties under &ldquo;baseless excuses.&rdquo; According to him, although the BCCI initially sent the hosting correspondence to RCA, the Rajasthan Sports Council and Rajasthan Royals took over, citing a lack of a formal MoU with the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. He questioned the rationale: &ldquo;If MoU is not there, so what? Aren&rsquo;t you paying Sports Council for every match?&rdquo;
He added that the ad hoc committee, appointed by the state government, had received its fifth extension due to successful administration. &ldquo;During our tenure, we&rsquo;ve conducted all competitions successfully right from the district level to the national level. However, as soon as the time for hosting IPL came, the Sports Council took control of it,&rdquo; Bihani said.
This is not the first time RR has choked under pressure this season. In another earlier match against Delhi Capitals, the Royals failed to score nine runs in the last over despite having seven wickets in hand and eventually lost in a Super Over. Following four consecutive defeats, they now sit eighth in the points table, with just two wins from eight matches and four points overall.
Their most recent defeat on April 19 in Jaipur also witnessed a significant IPL moment&mdash;14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his debut, becoming the youngest player in the history of the league. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson was absent due to injury, and is expected to miss the next fixture as well.
Under the guidance of head coach Rahul Dravid, RR now faces mounting pressure both on and off the field. They will next take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 24 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Shubman Gill's 90 and Sai Sudharsan's 52 set the foundation for Gujarat Titans' 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna led a disciplined bowling effort, restricting KKR to 159/8.

IPL 2025: Gill's grace, Rashid's resurgence propel Gujarat Titans to commanding win over KKR

Shubman Gill's 90 and Sai Sudharsan's 52 set the foundation for Gujarat Titans' 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna led a disciplined bowling effort, restricting KKR to 159/8.

Skipper Shubman Gill's elegant 90 off 55 balls on a challenging Eden Gardens pitch was complemented well by a disciplined bowling from Gujarat Titans as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders succumbed to a 39-run loss in an IPL match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.
Gill's innings, adorned with 10 fours and three sixes, along with Sai Sudharsan's 36-ball 52, his fifth fifty in six matches, that made him the first player this season to surpass 400 runs to reclaim the Orange Cap, laid the foundation for GT's total of 198 for 3 after KKR opted to bowl on tacky track.
The total, which was well calculated and strategised by GT, proved more than enough as GT bowlers led brilliantly by Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna's identical figures of 2/25 restricted KKR to 159 for 8.
It was yet another low for the defending champions after their horror show of 95 all out while chasing 112 in the last match as their batting looked woefully out of depth and succumbed to their third defeat in four matches at home, and fifth overall from eight games.
For GT, this victory marked their sixth win in eight matches, consolidating their position at the top of the IPL standings with 12 points, two clear of Delhi Capitals.
KKR's chase faltered early as Mohammed Siraj removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 1 in the opening over.
Sunil Narine's brief 17-run cameo ended with his dismissal by Rashid, who found his mojo back after an indifferent start to the season.
The wily Afghan spinner, who had been under scrutiny for his recent performances, delivered a tight spell beautifully exploiting the conditions to return with 2/25 including the prized scalp of Andre Russell (21; 15b).
His control and variations on the slow Eden pitch signaled a return to form. He showcased his prowess by conceding just five runs in his two-over spell.
In-form seamer seamer Prasidh also showed his magic in the back-end as he dismissed Ramandeep Singh (1) and Moeen Ali (0) in successive balls as it was all but over for KKR at 119 for 7 in 16.3 overs.
KKR's innings stagnated during the middle overs, with Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer struggling to accelerate against GT's spinners in a phase where for 36 balls they failed to get a boundary.
Sai Kishore's economical 1/19 in three overs further tightened the screws, leading to Rahane's stumping for 50 off the bowling of Washington Sundar (1/36 in three overs) and Iyer's departure for 14 from 19 balls. Requiring 108 runs from the final 45 balls, KKR's hopes rested on Russell and Rinku Singh. However, the mounting required run rate proved insurmountable against GT's disciplined attack.
Earlier, opting to bowl, KKR's bowlers faced an early onslaught as Gill (90 off 55) and Sudharsan (53 off 38) forged a 114-run opening stand.
Sudharsan's consistent form earned him the Orange Cap, becoming the first player this season to surpass 400 runs.
Jos Buttler, entering with momentum from a previous unbeaten 97, was contained to an unbeaten 41 off 23 balls, unable to find the boundary ropes as expected but GT managed to score a par score on this challenging conditions.

Sanju Samson's injury sidelines him for the IPL 2025 match against RCB. Riyan Parag takes charge, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi opening. RR monitors his recovery closely as they navigate the tournament.

Sanju Samson Injury: RR vs RCB Update

Rajasthan Royals' captain, Sanju Samson, will miss the IPL 2025 match against RCB due to a side strain injury. Riyan Parag will lead the team, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi opens alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. RR monitors Samson's progress closely.

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson will miss the IPL 2025 clash against RCB due to injury. Riyan Parag steps in as captain, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues at the top order. RR monitors Samson's recovery closely.

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson is set to miss the upcoming IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to a side strain injury. The franchise announced that Samson will remain in Jaipur for recovery, under the supervision of select RR medical staff, and will not be traveling to Bengaluru.
The injury was sustained during a match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Samson retired hurt after scoring a brisk 31 off 19 balls. RR eventually lost that contest in a nail-biting Super Over.
A statement from the franchise on Monday stated that team management is closely monitoring Samson's progress and will decide on his participation on a game-by-game basis. As a result, Riyan Parag, who has captained the team in Samson's absence for four games, will lead the side against Rajat Patidar's RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
With Samson unavailable, the left-handed batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi will continue to open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Suryavanshi, who made history as the youngest player to feature in the tournament at age 14, played during RR's narrow two-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Sanju Samson, presently the second-highest run-getter for RR in IPL 2025, has accumulated 224 runs in seven innings with an impressive average of 37.33. He, along with Riyan Parag and the team's top scorer Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has amassed 307 runs in eight innings, are the only three RR batters to have crossed the 200-run mark this season.
Currently, Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions of 2008, find themselves in eighth position on the IPL 2025 points table, with four points. They hold a slight advantage over Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a better net run rate.

Ayush Mhatre, at just 17, made a striking IPL debut for CSK against MI, scoring 32 runs off just 15 balls with impressive boundary shots.

Ayush Mhatre Impresses on IPL Debut with 32 Runs

Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre, at 17, made a sensational IPL debut against Mumbai Indians, scoring 32 off 15 balls. His performance included powerful boundary hits and garnered praise from team captain MS Dhoni, marking him as a promising talent in cricket.

Ayush Mhatre, at 17, dazzled on his IPL debut for CSK against MI, scoring 32 off 15 balls and impressing with his boundary-hitting prowess.

Chennai Super Kings' young prodigy, Ayush Mhatre, made headlines with a stunning performance at the Wankhede Stadium during his IPL debut against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Stepping in as an injury replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad, the 17-year-old marked his presence in the Indian Premier League with an explosive innings, scoring 32 off just 15 deliveries.
His innings was studded with four boundaries and two towering sixes, leaving a lasting impression on those watching, including CSK's iconic captain, MS Dhoni, who was seen smiling appreciatively from the dressing room.
At 17 years and 278 days, Mhatre became the youngest player to don the Super Kings jersey, surpassing Abhinav Mukund, who debuted at 18 years and 139 days back in 2008 against the Rajasthan Royals.
Mhatre's debut came when Chennai found themselves in a precarious position after the early dismissal of Rachin Ravindra. With the momentum slipping, Mhatre injected energy into the innings with his aggressive batting, providing CSK a much-needed boost. His intent was clear from the outset, dispatching his second ball for a boundary soon after Ravindra's exit at the hands of young seamer Ashwani Kumar.
Unfazed, Mhatre continued to attack Ashwani, culminating in a massive hit over the boundary. Attempting to tame the youngster, Ashwani delivered a short ball, only for Mhatre to expertly pull it deep over square leg.
By the end of the powerplay, Mhatre's contribution helped CSK amass 48/1, setting a strong foundation. Not restricted by field limitations, he maintained his boundary-hitting prowess. He notably unsettled Deepak Chahar, who struggled to maintain his line and length against the young batsman&rsquo;s strategic shot-making.
In a display of his robust batting skills, Mhatre drove the first ball after the powerplay wide of cover, with fielders reduced to onlookers. Shortly after, he outmaneuvered MI captain Hardik Pandya, finding the gap at extra cover for yet another four.
However, Mhatre's aggressive stint came to a close when Chahar managed to outwit him. A deceptive short ball lured Mhatre into an uncontrolled pull, resulting in a catch by Mitchell Santner. Despite his dismissal, Mhatre's innings played a crucial role in Chennai's final score of 176/5, underscoring his potential as a future star for the Super Kings.

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