ILT20: Andy Flower praises Muzarabani, Ayaan Khan after Gulf Giants’ win over Knight Riders

Gulf Giants head coach Andy Flower lauded the standout performances of Blessing Muzarabani and Ayaan Khan after their crucial seven-wicket victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. The win propelled the Giants to third place, significantly boosting their playoff hopes. Flower praised Muzarabani’s consistency and bounce, along with Ayaan Khan’s brilliant economy and wicket-taking ability. Watch the full video for Flower’s insights and key highlights from the match!

'I'm really enjoying the cricket': Brevis after MI Cape Town dominate high-scoring SA20 clash

MI Cape Town triumphed over Pretoria Capitals by 27 runs in a thrilling SA20 run-fest at a sold-out Centurion. Dewald Brevis (73* off 32) and Reeza Hendricks (77* off 44) powered MI Cape Town to 222/3. Despite rain interruptions, the Capitals couldn’t chase the target, ending their playoff hopes. Brevis emphasised team spirit, while Capitals coach Jonathan Trott pointed to bowling struggles and injuries as key setbacks. With the Eliminator set for Wednesday, Brevis urged MI Cape Town to stay focused, while Trott praised the SA20’s impact on South African cricket.

ILT20: Pooran praises team effort as MI Emirates beat Gulf Giants

Nicholas Pooran led MI Emirates to a thrilling five-wicket win over Gulf Giants in ILT20 Season 3, finishing unbeaten on 58 off 37 balls. Chasing 71 in the last five overs, Pooran and Romario Shepherd delivered under pressure. "It's all about faith and belief," Pooran said post-match. He lauded his teammates’ efforts, emphasising unity and resilience. "We're not the finished product, but the belief is there." Praising Tom Banton and Fazalhaq Farooqi’s consistency, Pooran stressed teamwork over individual accolades.

What does Shubman Gill's horoscope say about his captaincy future

Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has predicted a good period for young cricketer Shubman Gill, who has been recently appointed vice-captain of the Indian team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. But the most important question is whether Gill can emerge as a successful captain and an effective leader for India in the future.

SA20: Joburg Super Kings boost playoff hopes with victory over Paarl Royals

Joburg Super Kings kept their playoff hopes alive with a dominant seven-wicket win over table-toppers Paarl Royals at the Wanderers. Captain Faf du Plessis led with a brilliant 87 off 55 balls, while spinner Donovan Ferreira shone with 3/23. Ferreira credited the team’s experienced players and Faf’s leadership for his confidence. Paarl Royals captain Bjorn Fortuin acknowledged the loss but emphasised that missing key players like Joe Root was no excuse.

Dejected fans leave the stadium after Virat Kohli's early dismissal

In his highly anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade, Virat Kohli's performance left fans disheartened. Playing for Delhi against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kohli was dismissed for just 6 runs off 15 balls, bowled by pacer Himanshu Sangwan. The crowd, which had gathered in large numbers to witness the cricketing icon, fell silent as his stumps were uprooted. Following his early dismissal, many supporters began leaving the stadium, their hopes dashed by the brief appearance of their star player.

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I've faced several obstacles to reach where I'm today, says Nitu Ghaghas

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My ultimate aim is to become an Olympic champion, says Saweety Boora

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Debutant chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa embraces fresh experience at Asian Games

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, in an interview with ANI, shared his thoughts on his debut at the Asian Games. He expressed that it was a unique and fresh experience for him, as it allowed him to interact with sports personalities from various disciplines, a departure from the norm in chess tournaments. He added that he thoroughly relished this novel experience.

Asian Games 2023: India clinch gold medal in men's hockey event, beat Japan 5-1 in final

India has won the gold medal in the men’s hockey event at the Asian Games 2023. India beat Japan in the final 5-1 to clinch gold medal.Manpreet, Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas and Abhishek scored goals for India.India had won bronze medal in the last edition of the Asian Games at Jakarta. This is India’s fourth Asian Games gold.