IPL 2024: Virat Kohli fined 50 percent match fee for dissent after dismissal in KKR match

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli fined 50 percent match fee for dissent after dismissal in KKR match

Kolkata, April 22 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli, has been fined 50 percent of his match fees for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during Match 36 of the IPL 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the

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Indian pickleball contingent achieve 10-medal haul at US Open Championships

Indian pickleball contingent achieve 10-medal haul at US Open Championships

Mumbai, April 22 - Indian pickleball athletes have showcased their prowess at the recently concluded US Pickleball Championships with a combined haul of 3 golds, 3 silvers and 4 bronze medals in various categories.

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Gukesh will be a slight favourite for world championship match against Ding Liren: Susan Polgar

Gukesh will be a slight favourite for world championship match against Ding Liren: Susan Polgar

Chennai, April 22 - Seventeen-year-old Indian chess Grandmaster D. Gukesh, the challenger for the world chess title will be a slight favourite against the reigning world chess champion from China GM Ding Liren, said former women’s world champion (1996-99), Grandmaster (GM) Susan Polgar.

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The future is here; Inspiring performance: Wishes pour in for Gukesh after Candidates win

The future is here; Inspiring performance: Wishes pour in for Gukesh after Candidates win

New Delhi, April 22 - Social media was flooded with awe and admiration when 17-year-old grandmaster D Gukesh on Monday scripted history by becoming the youngest player ever to win the Candidates Tournament, held in Toronto, Canada.

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I wouldn’t pick ‘bit and pieces’ player like him in my team: Sehwag slams Sam Curran after PBKS’ loss to GT

I wouldn’t pick ‘bit and pieces’ player like him in my team: Sehwag slams Sam Curran after PBKS’ loss to GT

New Delhi, April 22 - Former Indian opener Virendra Sehwag questioned Punjab Kings (PBKS) stand-in skipper Sam Curran's role in the team and said he would never even pick a bits-and-pieces player in his team.

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IPL 2024: Sam Curran, Faf du Plessis fined for code of conduct breach

IPL 2024: Sam Curran, Faf du Plessis fined for code of conduct breach

New Delhi, April 22 - Punjab Kings captain Sam Curran has been fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct which refers to "showing dissent at an umpire's decision" during the match against Gujarat Titans (GT)

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IPL 2024: ‘You still have to have that belief’, Langeveldt hopeful of PBKS’ comeback in the tournament

IPL 2024: ‘You still have to have that belief’, Langeveldt hopeful of PBKS’ comeback in the tournament

Mullanpur, April 22 - Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast Bowling coach Charl Langeveldt has said that his side still have the belief to make a comeback after they slumped to their sixth loss in the IPL 2024.

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Gukesh emerges youngest-ever Candidates winner; qualifies for World Championship match vs Ding Liren

Gukesh emerges youngest-ever Candidates winner; qualifies for World Championship match vs Ding Liren

Toronto, April 22 - The 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday after his final round game with Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw.

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‘Indian Chess Federation lost a great branding opportunity despite sponsoring players’

‘Indian Chess Federation lost a great branding opportunity despite sponsoring players’

Chennai, April 22 - Despite paying Rs 40 lakh to all the Indian players who had played in the FIDE Candidates tournament, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) seems to have lost a great branding opportunity.

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IPL 2024: Virat and I thought the ball was higher than his waist, says Faf du Plessis

IPL 2024: Virat and I thought the ball was higher than his waist, says Faf du Plessis

Kolkata, April 21 - After Royal Challengers Bengaluru fell agonisingly short of beating Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 36 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, skipper Faf du Plessis addressed Virat Kohli’s angry outburst over his dismissal, saying the duo felt the ball’s

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IPL 2024: Iyer, Salt, Russell star as KKR survive Karn scare to beat RCB by one run

IPL 2024: Iyer, Salt, Russell star as KKR survive Karn scare to beat RCB by one run

Kolkata, April 21 - Captain Shreyas Iyer hit a 36-ball fifty, his first half-century in IPL since May 2022, while Phil Salt and Ramandeep Singh smashed quick cameos and Andre Russell followed it up with a three-fer as Kolkata Knight Riders survived a

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Greco-Roman wrestlers draw blank in Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Greco-Roman wrestlers draw blank in Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), April 21 - Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers returned empty-handed from the Asian Olympic Qualifiers as none of the six participants managed to secure a Paris Olympic quota place on Sunday.

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Indian Chess GM Gukesh’s advantage at Candidates spurs prayers, leaves hearts beating for his success

Indian Chess GM Gukesh’s advantage at Candidates spurs prayers, leaves hearts beating for his success

Chennai, April 21 - 17-year-old Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh's performance at the FIDE Candidates Open tournament has left the hearts of India's young and old chess players - and their parents - beating excitedly and spurred prayers that he wins and becomes the

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Olympic shooting trials: Manu, Anish on course for second successive win

Olympic shooting trials: Manu, Anish on course for second successive win

New Delhi, April 21 - Olympians Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala remained on course for a second successive win in the ongoing Olympic Selection Trials 1&2, topping their respective qualification rounds here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range near here on Sunday.

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‘Mera gaon, mera Gukesh’: Anand Mahindra on chess Grandmaster’s winning the game

‘Mera gaon, mera Gukesh’: Anand Mahindra on chess Grandmaster’s winning the game

New Delhi, April 21 - Sharing a video of Indian chess Grandmaster (GM) D Gukesh coming out of the venue after beating Alireza Firouzja and becoming the sole leader in the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Sunday proudly

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Paris 2024: Balraj Panwar seals Olympics quota; mixed duo of Narayana-Anita books Paralympics berth

Paris 2024: Balraj Panwar seals Olympics quota; mixed duo of Narayana-Anita books Paralympics berth

Chungju (S Korea), April 21 -National champion Balraj Panwar secured a Paris 2024 Olympic Games quota place for India after finishing third in the men's single scull final at the World Rowing Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifying Regatta on Sunday.

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Azam Khan ruled out of T20I series against NZ

Azam Khan ruled out of T20I series against NZ

Rawalpindi, April 20 - Pakistan wicket keeper batter Azam Khan has been ruled out of the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand after picking up a grade one tear in his right calf muscle

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Madrid Open

Madrid, April 20 - World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Masters 1000 scheduled to take place from April 24 to May 5.

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‘Her struggle will be remembered’, Sakshi Malik congratulates Vinesh Phogat

‘Her struggle will be remembered’, Sakshi Malik congratulates Vinesh Phogat

New Delhi, April 20 - Olympic bronze medalist wrestler Sakshi Malik congratulated Vinesh Phogat after she earned the Paris Olympics quota in the women’s 50kg semifinal at the Asian Olympic qualifier on Saturday.

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Wrestler Anshu Malik secures Olympic quota, Mansi falters in semis

Wrestler Anshu Malik secures Olympic quota, Mansi falters in semis

New Delhi, April 20 - Wrestler Anshu Malik clinched the Olympic quota in women's 57 kg category after beating Laylokhon Sobirova of Uzbekistan by 11-0 at the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament on Saturday.

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