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What does Chennai weather forecast say for IPL final after rain interrupts KKR practice session | Ipl News

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With the Kolkata Knight Riders’ practice session getting cut short on Saturday due to heavy rain at the Chepauk in Chennai, the two teams and the fans will have their eyes on the sky come Sunday when KKR take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final here. Kolkata and Hyderabad have met twice this season with the Knights having the upper hand on the Sunrisers on both occasions, defeating them in a group stage match and qualifier 1. What does the weather say about the IPL Final? Speaking of the weather, the forecast on Sunday indicates good news for cricket lovers with AccuWeather predicting just 1% chance of thunderstorms with the temperature hovering at 32° while the sky will be partly cloudy with 100% cloud cover in the evening. It is absolutely pouring at Chepauk now. KKR‘s practice has been cut short. — Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) May 25, 2024 But in the off chance, the weather does play spoilsport, here are the scenarios which might take place: Is there a reserve day in case …

RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohli completes 3000 runs at Chinnaswamy Stadium, first batter to record feat at any IPL ground | Ipl News

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli became the first player to complete 3000 IPL runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on Saturday. Kohli achieved the feat when he reached 13 runs with a six opening the innings for RCB in a must-win game, also becoming the first IPL batter to reach 3000 runs at a venue across 17 editions. Rohit Sharm is the only other batter to amass over 2000 runs at a single IPL venue (2295 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai). RCB vs CSK Live Score Updates Kohli featured in his maiden IPL appearance for the RCB at the Chinnaswamy in the IPL’s inaugural match, against the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 18, 2008. He was dismissed for one run in that outing. In 86 innings since the former RCB captain has notched up 22 fifties and four centuries at the venue with a best of 113. Kohli has slammed 124 sixes at the ground. Overall, Kohli has aggregated over 3400 runs …

RCB vs CSK Weather Update: Bengaluru wakes up to sunny morning, but forecast predicts a delayed start | Ipl News

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Bengaluru woke up to a sunny morning on Saturday as the weather in the city continues to improve ahead of the high stakes match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, which will decide the final play-off spot. Though the weather department has issued an orange alert for the city with heavy showers predicted for the weekend, it hasn’t rained in the heart of the city where the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is located. On Friday, despite forecasts of heavy rain in the evening, both the teams had extensive net sessions without any trouble. While it was gloomy throughout Friday, it was bright and sunny on Saturday morning. There is still a threat of heavy rains lashing the city in the evening with 100 per cent cloud cover expected throughout the game. However, according to the forecast, light-moderate showers are now expected in the central part of Bengaluru only between 4-8 pm, which means a delayed start looks highly likely. In case it is a rain-curtailed game, then the toss will become all the more …

Watch: Ishant Sharma gets the last laugh after an on-field banter with Virat Kohli | Ipl News

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It was an absolute theatre when Virat Kohli faced his long-time India and Delhi teammate Ishant Sharma during the match between Royal Challenger Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Sunday evening. After being hit for a four and six, Ishant Sharma got the prized wicket of Virat Kohli and gave his long-time former India teammate a lavish send-off. Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody while talking to Star Sports called it a “friendly fire” as the duo have played together for around two decades. “They’re very, very good friends. They’ve played a lot of cricket together for India. And Ishant is a gentle giant,” said Moody. “Rayudu was telling me off-air how funny he is and how much he adds to a team environment. You can see the laughs between Virat and Ishant. And Ishant got the last laugh, that’s what any bowler would want. Delhi Capitals’ Ishant Sharma celebrates the wicket of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, …

The Hindu Morning Digest – May 4, 2024

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The Supreme Court forewarned the ED that it may “consider” granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case due to the ongoing Lok Sabha election. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing | Canadian Police arrest members of ‘hit squad’ The Canadian police on May 3 arrested three members of an alleged hit squad investigators in Ottawa believe was tasked by the Government of India with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in 2023, according to a media report. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September in 2023 of the “potential” involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar. Top wrestlers criticise Brij Bhushan’s son getting BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls Top Olympic wrestlers have criticised BJP for fielding the son of their former federation chief in national elections, despite his father being charged with sexually harassing female wrestlers. Scores of wrestlers came out in protest last year seeking criminal action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, …

The Hindu Morning Digest – April 29, 2024

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singhsaid talks between India and China are going smoothly and India will never bow down. | Photo Credit: X/@BJP4Gujarat Talks with China going on smoothly, India will never bow down: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said talks between India and China are going smoothly and in a good environment, and India will never bow down. “India is no longer a weak India. India has also become a powerful country from a military point of view. We want to maintain good relations with our neighbouring countries,” the Defence Minister said when asked about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s accusation against the Narendra Modi government over Chinese aggression. After nod for Gujarat onion exports, Centre seeks to soothe Maharashtra farmers After its move to permit exports of 2,000 tonnes of white onions from Gujarat, amid an extended ban on onion shipments, drew criticism from Opposition leaders and Maharashtra’s onion farmers, the Centre seemed to have stepped into damage control mode with the Consumer Affairs Ministry stating that 99,150 tonnes of exports have been allowed. …

The Hindu Morning Digest – April 27, 2024

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A voter goes through the elections procedure to cast her vote at a polling station during the second phase of the Lok Sabha Polls, in Bhagalpur on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI Lok Sabha polls | About 61% turnout in Phase II; polling largely peaceful Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in 88 constituencies across 13 States was largely peaceful on Friday, with the voter turnout put at nearly 61%. The turnout figures were till 7 p.m., the Election Commission (EC) said in a statement. SC thumbs-up for EVMs, declines plea to revive paper ballot The Supreme Court on April 26 upheld the electronic voting machine (EVM) system of polling and refused a plea to revive paper ballots, saying “blind distrust” of an institution or a system breeds unwarranted skepticism and impedes progress. Human error can occur in EVM-VVPAT system: Supreme Court Human errors are possible in the Electronic Voting Machine-Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (EVM-VVPAT) system of polling, the Supreme Court acknowledged in a judgment on April 26. However, it was …

Why Rohit Sharma is not staying with his Mumbai Indians teammates in home matches | Ipl News

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Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that he is not staying at the team hotel during their home matches at the Wankhede, instead, he is staying at his home in Mumbai. Rohit, who has been removed as Mumbai Indians captain at the start of the season has revealed on the podcast “Club Prairie Fire” and explained the reason behind it. “I have got a lot of time on my hands these days. I am spending time with my family,” said Rohit. “I am staying at home actually. The last four matches Mumbai Indians played here (Wankhede), I was staying at home. Just going an hour before when we have the team meeting. It’s been good, a little different but good,” he said. Rohit Sharma’s IPL 2024 form Rohit Sharma ended his half-century drought with his first hundred in 12 years in the league against Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. Although he remained unbeaten, Rohit could not see off the chase for his side. Rohit’s tempo during the knock has copped criticism from a …

Virat Kohli’s dig at fans after hug with Gautam Gambhir: ‘Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya’ | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli took a playful dig at fans who enjoy his on-field tiffs with other players especially Gautam Gambhir and Naveen u Haq, with whom the the former India captain has squashed his beef recently, saying that the ‘masala’ the fans wanted were over. “People are disappointed because I hugged Naveen Ul Haq and then Gauti pa hugged me. Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya toh oo oo kar rahe ho. (‘Masala’ got over for you),” he said in a recent interaction, whose video became viral on X on Thursday. Gambhir and Kohli recently shared a warm moment between them before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match as the Kolkata mentor hugged Kohli. Virat Kohli talked about his hug with Gautam Gambhir.pic.twitter.com/r8RqBLfuQc — KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 11, 2024 Coming into the match, the overall narrative was the frosty relationship between the two individuals but the hug at least for the time being, put the animosity to bed. Last season in the IPL, in a nailbiting finish in Bengaluru, Lucknow Super Giants pipped …