It has been a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Mumbai Indians. The five-time winners of the competition went into the mega auction with a strategy that surprised a number of people and came out with a completely new-look side with a few old players in the mix.

The loss of key players like Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult and Quinton de Kock was already a place of concern for the side but the inability of the existing players to step up the challenge has resulted in Rohit Sharma &amp; Co losing all five of their opening matches in the ongoing season of the competition.

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On Wednesday, Mumbai Indians were able to produce a number of good performances with the bat against Punjab Kings but they once again fell short and ultimately slumped to their fifth defeat.

This was the second time in the history of the competition that Mumbai Indians lost their first five matches in a row with the first instance taking place in 2014. Apart from Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered this fate in 2019, Delhi Capitals in 2013 and Deccan Chargers in 2012.

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However, there is a bit of solace for the Mumbai Indians as they were able to turn their season around in 2014 despite losing the first five games. They came back with a strong show towards the latter half of the season and were even able to qualify for the play-off stages of the tournament.

Mumbai Indians face a tough challenge in Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.

It has been a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Mumbai Indians. The five-time winners of the competition went into the mega auction with a strategy that surprised a number of people and came out with a completely new-look side with a few old players in the mix.

It has been a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Mumbai Indians. The five-time winners of the competition went into the mega auction with a strategy that surprised a number of people and came out with a completely new-look side with a few old players in the mix. The loss of key players like Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult and Quinton de Kock was already a place of concern for the side but the inability of the existing players to step up the challenge has resulted in Rohit Sharma & Co losing all five of their opening matches in the ongoing season of the competition. Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' On Wednesday, Mumbai Indians were able to produce a number of good performances with the bat against Punjab Kings but they once again fell short and ultimately slumped to their fifth defeat. This was the second time in the history of the competition that Mumbai Indians lost their first five matches in a row with the first instance taking place in 2014. Apart from Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered this fate in 2019, Delhi Capitals in 2013 and Deccan Chargers in 2012. Also read | KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history However, there is a bit of solace for the Mumbai Indians as they were able to turn their season around in 2014 despite losing the first five games. They came back with a strong show towards the latter half of the season and were even able to qualify for the play-off stages of the tournament. Mumbai Indians face a tough challenge in Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.

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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has claimed that it was the decision of the cricket governing body&nbsp;to send the wives of the Pakistan cricketers during their last tour of India in 2012 along with the players.

Ashraf said that the aim of the move was to keep an eye on the Pakistan cricketers and avoid any possible controversies during the series which took place in December – January.

"During my time when our team went on a tour to India, I advised that all the wives of the players will accompany them. This decision was taken so that no controversy could be created as Indian media is always on the lookout for that. The wives meant to also keep a check on the players," Ashraf told Cricket Pakistan.

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"Everyone took it in a nice manner and went to India. Everyone remained disciplined. Everytime a Pakistan team had toured India, their country would always try to trap us and tarnish the image of our players and country. So that was avoided."

The tour comprised of three ODIs and two T20Is. Pakistan were able to clinch the ODI series with wins in Chennai and Kolkata but the T20I series ended in a 1-1 draw. Ashraf also said that the BCCI had said that the Indian cricket team will play a return series but that never happened.

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"We should always try to restore ties with the Indian government in regards to cricket. The biggest advantage we have right now is that General Bajwa is currently occupying the position and he himself wants to see Pakistan cricket prosper, Ashraf said.

"They invited us for a short series and once we went there, I met with BCCI chairman at the time Narayanaswami Srinivasan. He promised India's participation on Pakistan soil granted if fool proof security is given."

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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has claimed that it was the decision of the cricket governing body to send the wives of the Pakistan cricketers during their last tour of India in 2012 along with the players.

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has claimed that it was the decision of the cricket governing body to send the wives of the Pakistan cricketers during their last tour of India in 2012 along with the players. Ashraf said that the aim of the move was to keep an eye on the Pakistan cricketers and avoid any possible controversies during the series which took place in December – January. "During my time when our team went on a tour to India, I advised that all the wives of the players will accompany them. This decision was taken so that no controversy could be created as Indian media is always on the lookout for that. The wives meant to also keep a check on the players," Ashraf told Cricket Pakistan. Also read | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads "Everyone took it in a nice manner and went to India. Everyone remained disciplined. Everytime a Pakistan team had toured India, their country would always try to trap us and tarnish the image of our players and country. So that was avoided." The tour comprised of three ODIs and two T20Is. Pakistan were able to clinch the ODI series with wins in Chennai and Kolkata but the T20I series ended in a 1-1 draw. Ashraf also said that the BCCI had said that the Indian cricket team will play a return series but that never happened. Also read | IPL 2022: James Neesham to debut? Rajasthan Royals predicted XI against Gujarat Titans "We should always try to restore ties with the Indian government in regards to cricket. The biggest advantage we have right now is that General Bajwa is currently occupying the position and he himself wants to see Pakistan cricket prosper, Ashraf said. "They invited us for a short series and once we went there, I met with BCCI chairman at the time Narayanaswami Srinivasan. He promised India's participation on Pakistan soil granted if fool proof security is given."

Wives were sent with Pakistan players to keep an eye on them during 2012 tour of India: Ex-PCB chairman

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on Gujarat Titans in a clash of two high-flying teams in the tournament.

Sanju Samson &amp; Co jumped to the top of the IPL 2022 points table with their third victory in four matches as they held their nerve in the final over to beat Lucknow Super Giants.

Shimron Hetmyer was at his destructive best while youngster Kuldeep Sen bowled a perfect last over to clinch the game in their favour.

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In the bowling department, there were a number of good performances but Yuzvendra Chahal stole the show with an impressive four-wicket haul.

However, against Gujarat Titans, the Royals may look to strengthen their middle order with another overseas all-rounder option in order to boost both their batting and bowling units.

Devdutt Pallikal is expected to open the batting with the brilliant Jos Buttler with Sanju Samson coming at No 3 and West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer comes after the skipper in the batting line-up.

Rassie van de Dussen was unable to perform well in the last encounter and although James Neesham can be a possible replacement, he is expected to get one more game for the franchise.

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Riyan Parag and Kuldeep Sen are the young stars at the heart of the side while Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal will be looking to add their ever-growing tally of wickets.

Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna are expected to be the pure fast bowling options in the Rajasthan Royals side.

Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Rassie van der Dussen, Riyan Parag, Kuldeep Sen, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on Gujarat Titans in a clash of two high-flying teams in the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on Gujarat Titans in a clash of two high-flying teams in the tournament. Sanju Samson & Co jumped to the top of the IPL 2022 points table with their third victory in four matches as they held their nerve in the final over to beat Lucknow Super Giants. Shimron Hetmyer was at his destructive best while youngster Kuldeep Sen bowled a perfect last over to clinch the game in their favour. Also read | IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win RR vs GT clash? In the bowling department, there were a number of good performances but Yuzvendra Chahal stole the show with an impressive four-wicket haul. However, against Gujarat Titans, the Royals may look to strengthen their middle order with another overseas all-rounder option in order to boost both their batting and bowling units. Devdutt Pallikal is expected to open the batting with the brilliant Jos Buttler with Sanju Samson coming at No 3 and West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer comes after the skipper in the batting line-up. Rassie van de Dussen was unable to perform well in the last encounter and although James Neesham can be a possible replacement, he is expected to get one more game for the franchise. Also read | KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history Riyan Parag and Kuldeep Sen are the young stars at the heart of the side while Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal will be looking to add their ever-growing tally of wickets. Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna are expected to be the pure fast bowling options in the Rajasthan Royals side. Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Rassie van der Dussen, Riyan Parag, Kuldeep Sen, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

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World number one Scottie Scheffler takes the spotlight and a three-shot lead into the Masters final round on Sunday as Tiger Woods continues his comeback far away from the leaderboard.

The year's first major looks poised for a Green Jacket showdown between the planet's two hottest golfers in Scheffler, winner of three of his last five PGA Tour starts and Australian Cameron Smith, winner of golf`s unofficial fifth major the Players Championship in March.

Scheffler had been poised to run away with the title when he powered to a six-shot lead in Saturday's third round but wobbled to the finish with three bogeys to see his advantage halved setting up what could be an Augusta National thriller.

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The final pair of Scheffler and Smith, runner-up to Dustin Johnson at the 2020 Masters, are scheduled off at 240pm ET (1840 GMT).

If anyone else expects to join the fray they will need to mount an early charge.

South Korea's Im Sung-jae will start five off the pace with playing partner Irishman Shane Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion, seven back.

South Africa's Charl Schwartzel, the 2011 Masters champion, is also seven adrift with his partner Justin Thomas eight back.

Until Sunday the Masters spotlight had seldom strayed from Woods, who is playing his first event since a car crash 14 months ago nearly cost him his right leg.

The 46-year-old on Tuesday confirmed he would play the Masters and that he believed he could win a record-equalling sixth Green Jacket.

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The 15-times major winner's comeback captivated the golfing world as he stayed in contention through the opening two rounds but any hope of victory ended on Saturday with a six-over 78, Woods'&nbsp;worst-ever score at Augusta National.

He and his playing partner Jon Rahm were among the early starters on Sunday going off at 1050am ET (1450 GMT) almost four hours before Scheffler and Smith.

But Woods is assured of a roaring ovation from the adoring gallery for a brave effort when he walks off the 18th green.

World number one Scottie Scheffler takes the spotlight and a three-shot lead into the Masters final round on Sunday as Tiger Woods continues his comeback far away from the leaderboard.

World number one Scottie Scheffler takes the spotlight and a three-shot lead into the Masters final round on Sunday as Tiger Woods continues his comeback far away from the leaderboard. The year's first major looks poised for a Green Jacket showdown between the planet's two hottest golfers in Scheffler, winner of three of his last five PGA Tour starts and Australian Cameron Smith, winner of golf`s unofficial fifth major the Players Championship in March. Scheffler had been poised to run away with the title when he powered to a six-shot lead in Saturday's third round but wobbled to the finish with three bogeys to see his advantage halved setting up what could be an Augusta National thriller. ALSO READ: Just going play my game: Tiger Woods 'proud' of himself after battling to stay in Masters hunt The final pair of Scheffler and Smith, runner-up to Dustin Johnson at the 2020 Masters, are scheduled off at 240pm ET (1840 GMT). If anyone else expects to join the fray they will need to mount an early charge. South Korea's Im Sung-jae will start five off the pace with playing partner Irishman Shane Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion, seven back. South Africa's Charl Schwartzel, the 2011 Masters champion, is also seven adrift with his partner Justin Thomas eight back. Until Sunday the Masters spotlight had seldom strayed from Woods, who is playing his first event since a car crash 14 months ago nearly cost him his right leg. The 46-year-old on Tuesday confirmed he would play the Masters and that he believed he could win a record-equalling sixth Green Jacket. ALSO READ: Tiger Woods begins highly-anticipated return with opening par at Masters The 15-times major winner's comeback captivated the golfing world as he stayed in contention through the opening two rounds but any hope of victory ended on Saturday with a six-over 78, Woods' worst-ever score at Augusta National. He and his playing partner Jon Rahm were among the early starters on Sunday going off at 1050am ET (1450 GMT) almost four hours before Scheffler and Smith. But Woods is assured of a roaring ovation from the adoring gallery for a brave effort when he walks off the 18th green.

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The Indian women's hockey team's dream run in the FIH Junior World Cup came to a screeching halt after it suffered a 0-3 defeat to three-time champions, the Netherlands in the semifinals, here on Sunday.

India, whose best finish in the tournament came in the 2013 edition where they finished as bronze medallists, were eying a maiden berth in the summit clash of the event.

The team so far produced high-quality hockey to march into the last-four round unbeaten.

But it was not to be as the Netherlands scored three field goals through Tessa Beetsma (12th minute), Luna Fokke (53rd) and Jip Dicke (54th) to emerge winners and sail into the their fourth consecutive final.

Contrary to the result, the Indians started on a bright note and dominated the early share of exchanges.

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Mumtaz Khan, India's highest scorer in the tournament so far with six goals, came close to giving her side the lead early on but her shot from skipper Salima Tete's pass hit the post.

The Indians pressed hard on the Dutch goal in the first quarter and secured as many as three penalty corners but they failed in final execution.

The Netherlands scored against the run of play in the 12th minute through a fantastic field effort from Beetsma, in what has been described as the best goal of the tournament as it involved as many as 20 passes.

The goal changed the complexion of the match completely as from there on the Dutch took control of the proceedings and put the Indian defence under pressure with relentless raids, which included three unsuccessful penalty corner.

After the change of ends, the Dutch completely dominated the proceedings and the Indians were content in playing the waiting game, defending in numbers and just waiting for the opportunity to counter-attack.

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But both the teams failed in their ploy as the third quarter didn't produce any goals.

The Dutch extended their lead in the 53rd minute through Fokke's reverse hit past India custodian Bichu Devi Kharibam after receiving a brilliant cross-field pass from Noor Omrani.

A minute later, the Netherlands literally took the game away from the Indians with another field strike through Dicke, who deflected home a Beetsma reverse hit.

From there on, it was next to impossible for the Indians as the Dutch continued to dominate to take the game away and seal their place in the final.

The Indian women's hockey team's dream run in the FIH Junior World Cup came to a screeching halt after it suffered a 0-3 defeat to three-time champions, the Netherlands in the semifinals, here on Sunday.

The Indian women's hockey team's dream run in the FIH Junior World Cup came to a screeching halt after it suffered a 0-3 defeat to three-time champions, the Netherlands in the semifinals, here on Sunday. India, whose best finish in the tournament came in the 2013 edition where they finished as bronze medallists, were eying a maiden berth in the summit clash of the event. The team so far produced high-quality hockey to march into the last-four round unbeaten. But it was not to be as the Netherlands scored three field goals through Tessa Beetsma (12th minute), Luna Fokke (53rd) and Jip Dicke (54th) to emerge winners and sail into the their fourth consecutive final. Contrary to the result, the Indians started on a bright note and dominated the early share of exchanges. ALSO READ: Ramiz Raja considering resigning as PCB chief in the wake of Imran Khan's ouster as Pakistan PM Mumtaz Khan, India's highest scorer in the tournament so far with six goals, came close to giving her side the lead early on but her shot from skipper Salima Tete's pass hit the post. The Indians pressed hard on the Dutch goal in the first quarter and secured as many as three penalty corners but they failed in final execution. The Netherlands scored against the run of play in the 12th minute through a fantastic field effort from Beetsma, in what has been described as the best goal of the tournament as it involved as many as 20 passes. The goal changed the complexion of the match completely as from there on the Dutch took control of the proceedings and put the Indian defence under pressure with relentless raids, which included three unsuccessful penalty corner. After the change of ends, the Dutch completely dominated the proceedings and the Indians were content in playing the waiting game, defending in numbers and just waiting for the opportunity to counter-attack. ALSO READ: Just going play my game: Tiger Woods 'proud' of himself after battling to stay in Masters hunt But both the teams failed in their ploy as the third quarter didn't produce any goals. The Dutch extended their lead in the 53rd minute through Fokke's reverse hit past India custodian Bichu Devi Kharibam after receiving a brilliant cross-field pass from Noor Omrani. A minute later, the Netherlands literally took the game away from the Indians with another field strike through Dicke, who deflected home a Beetsma reverse hit. From there on, it was next to impossible for the Indians as the Dutch continued to dominate to take the game away and seal their place in the final.

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Shimron Hetmyer lived up to his Rs 8.5 crore price tag with a six-hitting exhibition before Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Bout displayed their wizardry with the ball as Rajasthan Royals outwitted Lucknow Super Kings by three runs in an IPL game here on Sunday.

Invited to bat, star West Indies batter Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 36-ball 59 to lift RR from 67 for four to 165 for six in 20 overs.

Trent Boult (2/30) then struck twice in a sensational opening over, while Chahal (4/41) picked up four wickets to achieve the feat of claiming 150 IPL victims but Marcus Stoinis blasted two fours and four maximums in his unbeaten 38 off 17 balls to conjure up hopes of a turnaround.

But Kuldeep Sen, making his IPL debut, showed great nerves as he defended 15 runs in the last over as RR limited LSG to 162 for eight. With this win, RR bounced back from their four wicket loss to RCB in the last match to take the top position in the IPL standings, while LSG slipped to fifth spot.

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Defending the total, Boult produced a ripping late inswinging yorker to dismiss KL Rahul for a first-ball duck, before trapping Krishnappa Gowtham plumb in front in the opening over as LSG slipped to 1 for 2.

Prasidh Krishna then got rid of Jason Holder with a back of a length delivery which took a top-edge and balloned to Ravichandran Ashwin at mid-on. Madhya Pradesh pacer Sen made an impressive IPL debut as he disturbed the woods of Deepak Hooda to leave LSG at 52 for four.

The wily Chahal then got into the act as he first foxed young Ayush Badoni (5), and then had Quinton de Kock (39) holed out to Riyan Parag and knocked back the leg stump of Krunal Pandya (22) as RR put one foot in the door.

Needing 34 runs off 12 balls, Stoinis accumulated 19 of Krishna in the puenltimate over but Sen held his nerves and gave away just one run in the first four balls to shine on his debut.

Earlier, Jos Buttler (13) and Devdutt Padikkal (29) added 42 runs in five overs but they lost three wickets in a 15-ball burst to be reduced to 67 for four at one stage.

If Buttler was castled by Avesk Khan in his first ball, Gowtham produced a two-wicket burst, removing Devdutt Padikkal and Rasie Van der Dussen (4) in a space of five balls on a track where the ball was holding.

Paddikal, who replaced Yashsavi Jaiswal at the top, lived dangerously before paying the price for a reverse sweep as his top-edge landed in the safe hands of Holder, handing Gowtham also a first-ball wicket.

The left-handed batter survived an LBW appeal in the first over off Dushmantha Chameera before being dropped by Ravi Bishnoi (0/29). Sanju Samson (13) played two nice shots before being stuck on the pads by a full toss from Jason Holder (2/50).

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RR could have been in more danger but Krunal Pandya dropped a dolly at long-on in the 14th over to hand a reprieve to Hetmyer. It allowed the West Indian join hands with Ashwin to rebuild the innings with a 68-run stand before the latter was strategically retired out by the RR camp in the slog overs.

The West Indian paced his innings well before going for the shots at the back end as RR amassed 50 runs in the last three overs.

Hetmyer launched into compatriot Holder in the 18th over, clobbering him over deep mid-wicket to bring up the 50-run stand, before sending one fine down the leg-side and then plundering him down the ground. The over yieled 18 runs.

He next hit two sixes of Avesh, before launching Holder for another maximum in the last over. Rayan Parag, who came in after Ashwin was retired out, also deposited one over deep square leg as the last two overs yielded 16 runs each.

Shimron Hetmyer lived up to his Rs 8.5 crore price tag with a six-hitting exhibition before Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Bout displayed their wizardry with the ball as Rajasthan Royals outwitted Lucknow Super Kings by three runs in an IPL game here on Sunday.

Shimron Hetmyer lived up to his Rs 8.5 crore price tag with a six-hitting exhibition before Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Bout displayed their wizardry with the ball as Rajasthan Royals outwitted Lucknow Super Kings by three runs in an IPL game here on Sunday. Invited to bat, star West Indies batter Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 36-ball 59 to lift RR from 67 for four to 165 for six in 20 overs. Trent Boult (2/30) then struck twice in a sensational opening over, while Chahal (4/41) picked up four wickets to achieve the feat of claiming 150 IPL victims but Marcus Stoinis blasted two fours and four maximums in his unbeaten 38 off 17 balls to conjure up hopes of a turnaround. But Kuldeep Sen, making his IPL debut, showed great nerves as he defended 15 runs in the last over as RR limited LSG to 162 for eight. With this win, RR bounced back from their four wicket loss to RCB in the last match to take the top position in the IPL standings, while LSG slipped to fifth spot. Also read | R Ashwin becomes first cricketer to get dismissed 'retired out' in IPL history Defending the total, Boult produced a ripping late inswinging yorker to dismiss KL Rahul for a first-ball duck, before trapping Krishnappa Gowtham plumb in front in the opening over as LSG slipped to 1 for 2. Prasidh Krishna then got rid of Jason Holder with a back of a length delivery which took a top-edge and balloned to Ravichandran Ashwin at mid-on. Madhya Pradesh pacer Sen made an impressive IPL debut as he disturbed the woods of Deepak Hooda to leave LSG at 52 for four. The wily Chahal then got into the act as he first foxed young Ayush Badoni (5), and then had Quinton de Kock (39) holed out to Riyan Parag and knocked back the leg stump of Krunal Pandya (22) as RR put one foot in the door. Needing 34 runs off 12 balls, Stoinis accumulated 19 of Krishna in the puenltimate over but Sen held his nerves and gave away just one run in the first four balls to shine on his debut. Earlier, Jos Buttler (13) and Devdutt Padikkal (29) added 42 runs in five overs but they lost three wickets in a 15-ball burst to be reduced to 67 for four at one stage. If Buttler was castled by Avesk Khan in his first ball, Gowtham produced a two-wicket burst, removing Devdutt Padikkal and Rasie Van der Dussen (4) in a space of five balls on a track where the ball was holding. Paddikal, who replaced Yashsavi Jaiswal at the top, lived dangerously before paying the price for a reverse sweep as his top-edge landed in the safe hands of Holder, handing Gowtham also a first-ball wicket. The left-handed batter survived an LBW appeal in the first over off Dushmantha Chameera before being dropped by Ravi Bishnoi (0/29). Sanju Samson (13) played two nice shots before being stuck on the pads by a full toss from Jason Holder (2/50). Also read | IPL 2022: David Warner becomes first overseas player to achieve massive feat RR could have been in more danger but Krunal Pandya dropped a dolly at long-on in the 14th over to hand a reprieve to Hetmyer. It allowed the West Indian join hands with Ashwin to rebuild the innings with a 68-run stand before the latter was strategically retired out by the RR camp in the slog overs. The West Indian paced his innings well before going for the shots at the back end as RR amassed 50 runs in the last three overs. Hetmyer launched into compatriot Holder in the 18th over, clobbering him over deep mid-wicket to bring up the 50-run stand, before sending one fine down the leg-side and then plundering him down the ground. The over yieled 18 runs. He next hit two sixes of Avesh, before launching Holder for another maximum in the last over. Rayan Parag, who came in after Ashwin was retired out, also deposited one over deep square leg as the last two overs yielded 16 runs each.

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Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final test at St George’s Park on Sunday.

The duo made inroads into the visitors’ top order on a wicket that is taking prodigious turn and with the weather set fair for the next two days, Bangladesh face a battle to claim a most unlikely victory.

The highest successful run chase at St George’s Park is 271 by Australia against South Africa in 1997. The only other total over 200 was South Africa’s 215 against New Zealand in 1954.

Visiting captain Mominul Haque will resume on five, and will be joined at the wicket by first-innings top scorer Mushfiqur Rahim.

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Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored the only century of the series in the first test in Durban but was out for his second duck in this test, lasting three balls in his two innings.

He got a thick edge to Maharaj (2-17) that struck the gloves of wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and looped to Wiaan Mulder at second slip.

One became two quickly as Maharaj struck in his next over, trapping Najmul Hossain Shanto (7) lbw.

The home side claimed the vital wicket of the dangerous Tamim Iqbal (13) with the last ball of the day as Harmer got bounce off the surface and the ball struck the shoulder of the bat, looping to Mulder.

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South Africa went in pursuit of quick runs in their second innings as opener Sarel Erwee top-scored with 41 and Verreynne ended unbeaten on 39 before they declared on 176 for six.

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam finished with figures of 3-67 for a match haul of 9-202.

South Africa bowled Bangladesh out for 217 in their first innings as Mushfiqur top-scored with 51.

Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final test at St George’s Park on Sunday.

Spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took three quick wickets as South Africa reduced Bangladesh to 27 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 413 at the close on day three of the second and final test at St George’s Park on Sunday. The duo made inroads into the visitors’ top order on a wicket that is taking prodigious turn and with the weather set fair for the next two days, Bangladesh face a battle to claim a most unlikely victory. The highest successful run chase at St George’s Park is 271 by Australia against South Africa in 1997. The only other total over 200 was South Africa’s 215 against New Zealand in 1954. Visiting captain Mominul Haque will resume on five, and will be joined at the wicket by first-innings top scorer Mushfiqur Rahim. ALSO READ: ICC Meet: Chairman Barclay to complete his term, Ramiz Raja's proposal rejected, Jay Shah in cricket committee Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored the only century of the series in the first test in Durban but was out for his second duck in this test, lasting three balls in his two innings. He got a thick edge to Maharaj (2-17) that struck the gloves of wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and looped to Wiaan Mulder at second slip. One became two quickly as Maharaj struck in his next over, trapping Najmul Hossain Shanto (7) lbw. The home side claimed the vital wicket of the dangerous Tamim Iqbal (13) with the last ball of the day as Harmer got bounce off the surface and the ball struck the shoulder of the bat, looping to Mulder. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: David Warner becomes first overseas player to achieve massive feat with fifty against KKR South Africa went in pursuit of quick runs in their second innings as opener Sarel Erwee top-scored with 41 and Verreynne ended unbeaten on 39 before they declared on 176 for six. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam finished with figures of 3-67 for a match haul of 9-202. South Africa bowled Bangladesh out for 217 in their first innings as Mushfiqur top-scored with 51.

Maharaj, Harmer put South Africa in command as Bangladesh end Day 3 of 2nd Test on 27-3 chasing 413

Hardik Pandya is a cricketer well known for his aggressive brand of batting and the Gujarat Titans skipper became the fastest Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).<o:p></o:p>

The all-rounder achieved the feat during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday as he slammed Aiden Markram for a massive six over the mid-wicket region for his 100th maximum.

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Overall, he is the third fastest to achieve this feat after the destructive duo of Andre Russel (657 balls) and Chris Gayle (943) balls. Pandya took 1046 deliveries to reach the milestone.

When it comes to Indian players in the tournament, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant is second as he took 1224 balls to hit 100 sixes. Yusuf Pathan is third in the list as he took 1313 deliveries.<o:p></o:p>

Pandya has been enjoying a good run of form in the tournament as he has promoted himself to No 4 and on a couple of occasions, he got decent starts to his innings. With the top order not firing properly, Pandya has been playing the role of steading the innings before the slog over onslaught.

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But, the best news for Gujarat Titans and also the Indian cricket team is the bowling of Hardik Pandya which seems to be on track after injury concerns. The all-rounder is bowling at a consistent pace and has been able to finish his quota of four overs on multiple occasions in the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans are currently unbeaten in IPL 2022 after winning their first three encounters.<o:p></o:p>

Hardik Pandya is a cricketer well known for his aggressive brand of batting and the Gujarat Titans skipper became the fastest Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Hardik Pandya is a cricketer well known for his aggressive brand of batting and the Gujarat Titans skipper became the fastest Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The all-rounder achieved the feat during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday as he slammed Aiden Markram for a massive six over the mid-wicket region for his 100th maximum. Also read | Not Jadeja! Shastri names ex-CSK star who should have replaced Dhoni Overall, he is the third fastest to achieve this feat after the destructive duo of Andre Russel (657 balls) and Chris Gayle (943) balls. Pandya took 1046 deliveries to reach the milestone. When it comes to Indian players in the tournament, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant is second as he took 1224 balls to hit 100 sixes. Yusuf Pathan is third in the list as he took 1313 deliveries. Pandya has been enjoying a good run of form in the tournament as he has promoted himself to No 4 and on a couple of occasions, he got decent starts to his innings. With the top order not firing properly, Pandya has been playing the role of steading the innings before the slog over onslaught. Also read | Ashwin breaks silence on decision to 'retire out' during RR vs SRH clash But, the best news for Gujarat Titans and also the Indian cricket team is the bowling of Hardik Pandya which seems to be on track after injury concerns. The all-rounder is bowling at a consistent pace and has been able to finish his quota of four overs on multiple occasions in the tournament. Gujarat Titans are currently unbeaten in IPL 2022 after winning their first three encounters.

Hardik Pandya becomes fastest Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in IPL history

The Nepal government has been trying to prevent the decline of foreign exchange (forex) reserves in the country for quite some time and they have now decided to ban the import of luxury items in order to take care of the problem.<o:p></o:p>

Nepal Rastra Bank spokesperson Gunakar Bhatta explained that the biggest challenge for the government is to maintain the forex reserves properly, according to a report on myRepublica, an English-language National daily newspaper published by Nepal Republic Media in Kathmandu.

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"The import of luxury items has been stopped to prevent the decline in foreign exchange reserves due to the rising deficits and high imports," Bhatta was quoted as saying in the report. <o:p></o:p>

However, Bhatta made it clear that the step was not taken due to any economic crisis in Nepal and asked the public to not panic because of the ongoing rumours of problems with the economy.<o:p></o:p>

According to the report, he said that NRB currently has forex reserves to continue the imports for another six to seven months and it can increase depending on how the economy performs.

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In the latest move, imports of machinery, silver, readymade garments, electrical appliances, rice, textile, motor equipment, mopeds and other design vehicles, bicycles, gold and paddy were banned.<o:p></o:p>

Besides the aforementioned products, the imports of a number of different items like fish, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, bananas and chips, betel nuts, plants, chillies, dairy products along medical, optical and surgical instruments were also banned according to the new order issued by the authorities.<o:p></o:p>

The Nepal government has been trying to prevent the decline of foreign exchange (forex) reserves in the country for quite some time and they have now decided to ban the import of luxury items in order to take care of the problem.

The Nepal government has been trying to prevent the decline of foreign exchange (forex) reserves in the country for quite some time and they have now decided to ban the import of luxury items in order to take care of the problem. Nepal Rastra Bank spokesperson Gunakar Bhatta explained that the biggest challenge for the government is to maintain the forex reserves properly, according to a report on myRepublica, an English-language National daily newspaper published by Nepal Republic Media in Kathmandu. Also read | Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf resign from National Assembly "The import of luxury items has been stopped to prevent the decline in foreign exchange reserves due to the rising deficits and high imports," Bhatta was quoted as saying in the report. However, Bhatta made it clear that the step was not taken due to any economic crisis in Nepal and asked the public to not panic because of the ongoing rumours of problems with the economy. According to the report, he said that NRB currently has forex reserves to continue the imports for another six to seven months and it can increase depending on how the economy performs. Also read | Russia claims it destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems given to Ukraine by EU nation In the latest move, imports of machinery, silver, readymade garments, electrical appliances, rice, textile, motor equipment, mopeds and other design vehicles, bicycles, gold and paddy were banned. Besides the aforementioned products, the imports of a number of different items like fish, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, bananas and chips, betel nuts, plants, chillies, dairy products along medical, optical and surgical instruments were also banned according to the new order issued by the authorities.

Nepal bans imports of luxury items to prevent decline of foreign exchange reserves: Report

The horrors of war have engulfed Ukraine and there seems to be no respite for the people staying in the country amidst the Russian army invasion.

However, there was some enjoyment for a number of children who fled from the heavily attacked city of Kherson to the port city of Odesa.<o:p></o:p>

The children enjoyed a show featuring dolphins at the Nemo Hotel in Odesa on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

"I liked everything very much. We have been dreaming about getting to a dolphin show for a long time. Such great emotions," said Irina Borisevich, 35, who fled Kherson with her two young children aged five and three according to a report on Reuters.

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"It is a pity that this is happening under such circumstances," she added.<o:p></o:p>

The people who fled from Kherson were provided free accommodation at the Odesa hotel.<o:p></o:p>

"The dolphins are very positive, they don’t care about war," said the service manager at the hotel, Vyacheslav Lutushko as quoted by the report.<o:p></o:p>

The refugees will stay for a few days in Odesa and will start their journey once more to find refuge outside the country. There were a few attacks from Russia on Odesa as well and the facility housing the dolphins is just five Kilometers away from an oil refinery which came under heavy bombing.

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The Reuters report stated that Borisevich travelled for nearly 12 hours in order to reach Odesa from Kherson after it was occupied by the Russian forces on March 3. The journey normally takes three hours but the roadblocks and checkpoints by the Russian forces made it very difficult for them.<o:p></o:p>

"It was scary to drive through Russian checkpoints because they were looking at documents, checking phones, things. They could take away anything they wanted from someone," she said.<o:p></o:p>

The horrors of war have engulfed Ukraine and there seems to be no respite for the people staying in the country amidst the Russian army invasion. However, there was some enjoyment for a number of children who fled from the heavily attacked city of Kherson to the port city of Odesa.

The horrors of war have engulfed Ukraine and there seems to be no respite for the people staying in the country amidst the Russian army invasion. However, there was some enjoyment for a number of children who fled from the heavily attacked city of Kherson to the port city of Odesa. The children enjoyed a show featuring dolphins at the Nemo Hotel in Odesa on Saturday. "I liked everything very much. We have been dreaming about getting to a dolphin show for a long time. Such great emotions," said Irina Borisevich, 35, who fled Kherson with her two young children aged five and three according to a report on Reuters. Also read | Russia claims it destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems given to Ukraine by EU nation "It is a pity that this is happening under such circumstances," she added. The people who fled from Kherson were provided free accommodation at the Odesa hotel. "The dolphins are very positive, they don’t care about war," said the service manager at the hotel, Vyacheslav Lutushko as quoted by the report. The refugees will stay for a few days in Odesa and will start their journey once more to find refuge outside the country. There were a few attacks from Russia on Odesa as well and the facility housing the dolphins is just five Kilometers away from an oil refinery which came under heavy bombing. Also read | North Korea marks 10 years since Kim Jong Un's election as top party leader The Reuters report stated that Borisevich travelled for nearly 12 hours in order to reach Odesa from Kherson after it was occupied by the Russian forces on March 3. The journey normally takes three hours but the roadblocks and checkpoints by the Russian forces made it very difficult for them. "It was scary to drive through Russian checkpoints because they were looking at documents, checking phones, things. They could take away anything they wanted from someone," she said.

Dolphins bring joy to Ukrainian children fleeing war in Kherson

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Russia claimed on Monday that they were able to use their Kalibr missiles to destroy four S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems which were given to Ukraine by an unidentified European nation.<o:p></o:p>

The announcement was made by Russian defence ministry spokesperson Major General Igo Konashenkov and he said that the operations was carried out on the outskirts of Dnipro in Ukraine where the S-300 launchers were hidden and the process, they were able to hit 25 Ukrainian soldiers. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

"High-precision sea-launched Kalibr missiles destroyed the equipment of a S-300 anti-aircraft missile division which had been delivered to the Kyiv regime by a European country," the ministry said.

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However, Russia did not mention the name of the European country which supplied the systems.<o:p></o:p>

Slovakia, which is a NATO member, donated a similar system to Ukraine in the past and they have announced that the S-300 supplied by them was not damaged in the Russian attack.<o:p></o:p>

"Our S-300 was not destroyed," Slovakian government spokesperson Lubica Janikova said according to a report in Aljazeera.<o:p></o:p>

According to the official statement from the Russian defence ministry, they launched a coordinated attack on missile defence systems in three locations and they were success in destroying two Ukrainian Su-25 aircrafts near Izyum.

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They further claimed that near the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, the Russia forces identified and destroyed two ammunition depots.<o:p></o:p>

The United States of America also announced that they have sent a Patriot missile defence system to Slovakia in order to replace the systems that they gave to Ukraine.<o:p></o:p>

“Now is no time for complacency. As the Russian military repositions for the next phase of this war, I have directed my administration to continue to spare no effort to identify and provide to the Ukrainian military the advanced weapons capabilities it needs to defend its country,” US President Joe Biden said according to the report.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russia claimed on Monday that they were able to use their Kalibr missiles to destroy four S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems which were given to Ukraine by an unidentified European nation. The announcement was made by Russian defence ministry spokesperson Major General Igo Konashenkov and he said that the operations was carried out on the outskirts of Dnipro in Ukraine where the S-300 launchers were hidden and the process, they were able to hit 25 Ukrainian soldiers. "High-precision sea-launched Kalibr missiles destroyed the equipment of a S-300 anti-aircraft missile division which had been delivered to the Kyiv regime by a European country," the ministry said. Also read | LIVE: Pakistan political crisis: Shahbaz Sharif is the new Prime Minister However, Russia did not mention the name of the European country which supplied the systems. Slovakia, which is a NATO member, donated a similar system to Ukraine in the past and they have announced that the S-300 supplied by them was not damaged in the Russian attack. "Our S-300 was not destroyed," Slovakian government spokesperson Lubica Janikova said according to a report in Aljazeera. According to the official statement from the Russian defence ministry, they launched a coordinated attack on missile defence systems in three locations and they were success in destroying two Ukrainian Su-25 aircrafts near Izyum. Also read | Austrian Chancellor Nehammer to tell Russian President Putin truth about Ukraine's invasion They further claimed that near the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, the Russia forces identified and destroyed two ammunition depots. The United States of America also announced that they have sent a Patriot missile defence system to Slovakia in order to replace the systems that they gave to Ukraine. “Now is no time for complacency. As the Russian military repositions for the next phase of this war, I have directed my administration to continue to spare no effort to identify and provide to the Ukrainian military the advanced weapons capabilities it needs to defend its country,” US President Joe Biden said according to the report.

Russia claims it destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems given to Ukraine by EU nation

The Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott the voting for the election of the country’s next Prime Minister, the party’s candidate Shah Mahmood Qureshi announced on Monday.

This decision was taken after a PTI parliamentary meeting in Islamabad earlier in the day.<o:p></o:p>

Minutes into the session of the National Assembly, the former foreign minister of Pakistan appreciated Imran Khan for his nomination and said that the PTI members will be boycotting the vote as a mark of protest. The PTI lawmakers staged a walkout at the end of his speech on the floor.

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After the defeat of Imran Khan in the no-confidence vote, the race to become the new Prime Minister is mainly between Qureshi and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Shehbaz Sharif.<o:p></o:p>

With the boycott, Shehbaz seems to be the likely candidate to win the race for the position.<o:p></o:p>

Earlier, former information minister Fawad Chaudhry made it clear that all PTI lawmakers will tender their resignation from the National Assembly and none of them will have any part to play in a government which will be formed under a ‘foreign agenda’, according to a PTI report.

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“The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentary Committee has decided to resign from the National Assembly. Today, all members of the Assembly are submitting their resignations to the Speaker. We will fight for freedom,” he tweeted in Urdu.<o:p></o:p>

Currently, the winning candidate require the support of 172 lawmakers among the total 342 and Shehbaz Sharif is believed to hold the necessary number of votes after the no-confidence motion.

<o:p>WATCH |&nbsp;</o:p>Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan

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The Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott the voting for the election of the country’s next Prime Minister, the party’s candidate Shah Mahmood Qureshi announced on Monday.

The Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott the voting for the election of the country’s next Prime Minister, the party’s candidate Shah Mahmood Qureshi announced on Monday. This decision was taken after a PTI parliamentary meeting in Islamabad earlier in the day. Minutes into the session of the National Assembly, the former foreign minister of Pakistan appreciated Imran Khan for his nomination and said that the PTI members will be boycotting the vote as a mark of protest. The PTI lawmakers staged a walkout at the end of his speech on the floor. Also read | LIVE: 'New government is bound to fall,' says speaker during NA session After the defeat of Imran Khan in the no-confidence vote, the race to become the new Prime Minister is mainly between Qureshi and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Shehbaz Sharif. With the boycott, Shehbaz seems to be the likely candidate to win the race for the position. Earlier, former information minister Fawad Chaudhry made it clear that all PTI lawmakers will tender their resignation from the National Assembly and none of them will have any part to play in a government which will be formed under a ‘foreign agenda’, according to a PTI report. Also read | Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf resign from National Assembly “The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentary Committee has decided to resign from the National Assembly. Today, all members of the Assembly are submitting their resignations to the Speaker. We will fight for freedom,” he tweeted in Urdu. Currently, the winning candidate require the support of 172 lawmakers among the total 342 and Shehbaz Sharif is believed to hold the necessary number of votes after the no-confidence motion. WATCH | Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan

Imran Khan's PTI to boycott Pakistan National Assembly session for election of new prime minister

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