<p>Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has found himself in a controversy following his comments on Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. Bollywood actress and wife of Kohli, Anushka later took to social media Instagram to send a strong message to Gavaskar.</p>

<p>However, Gavaskar’s comments was not taken well by Kohli and Anushka’s fans as they slammed the former Indian captain on social media platform Twitter. While Kohli dropped two easy catches of centurion KL Rahul in the match, he failed to make a mark with his willow and was dismissed off just one run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gavaskar during the match allegedly said: “Inhone lockdown me to bas Anushka ki bowling ki practice ki hain". (Virat Kohli has only trained against Anushka’s bowling during the lockdown).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/have-to-take-the-brunt-of-it-virat-kohli-reacts-to-rcbs-crushing-defeat-to-kxip-in-ipl-2020-330128" hreflang="en">Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here is the video. He did not say anything double meaning at the first place. <a href="https://t.co/TqyI2PJVtd">pic.twitter.com/TqyI2PJVtd</a></p>
— Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Memes, India (@__memenist) <a href="https://twitter.com/__memenist/status/1309388115107291136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Here's how Anushka Sharma reacted to Sunil Gavaskar's comments:</strong></h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnushkaSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnushkaSharma</a> sends out a message to veteran cricketer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunilGavaskar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunilGavaskar</a> after his remark on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a>’s performance during the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> game last night. <a href="https://t.co/NityLDuNRl">pic.twitter.com/NityLDuNRl</a></p>
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<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-csk-vs-dc-preview-ms-dhonis-chennai-look-for-momentum-against-iyers-delhi-330144" hreflang="en">IPL 2020, CSK vs DC Preview: MS Dhoni's Chennai look for momentum against Iyer's Delhi</a></strong></p>

<p>The remark was made keeping the viral video of Kohli playing cricket with Anushka during the lockdown but the interpretation from Twitterati varied from person to person.</p>

<p>The comment was deemed ‘disgusting’ by some fans on social media as many admitted to being shocked by the Gavaskar’s choice of words. However, many have defended Gavaskar by saying that the former Indian batsman was misquoted by social media users.</p>

<h2>Here's how Twitterati reacted:&nbsp;</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Comment by Sunil Gavaskar on <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> is extremely disgusting.<br />
She is pregnant guys. She has nothing to do with all this. Trolling, abusing and circulating mems about her at this time is seriously disgusting.<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnushkaSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnushkaSharma</a></p>
— ishita kothari (@ishitakotharii) <a href="https://twitter.com/ishitakotharii/status/1309414513268072449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">That was absolutely classless and below the belt by Gavaskar!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gavaskar should stick to english commentary rather than hindi imo.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To those who are defending Sunil Gavaskar...Just a simple thing do commentary in Cricket and talk about cricketers and their bad performances, why to drag their family members at all. Hope <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SGanguly99</a> should take strict action against this. <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imjadeja</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/pDp4sUg3Pc">https://t.co/pDp4sUg3Pc</a></p>
— Kalpesh Talreja (@kalpesh_talreja) <a href="https://twitter.com/kalpesh_talreja/status/1309414284988805120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, Kohli took the defeat on himself as he said those two dropped catches helped KXIP post mammoth 206 runs on board.</p>

<p>"I have to stand in front and take the brunt of it, not the best day in the office, couple of important chances of KL when he was set and that cost us 35-40 runs at a later stage. Maybe if we restricted them to 180 we wouldn't have been under pressure from ball one of the chase. We know exactly where we went wrong and I have to put my hand up and say a couple of important chances went down," said the 31-year-old.<br />
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Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has found himself in a controversy following his comments on Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has found himself in a controversy following his comments on Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Bollywood actress and wife of Kohli, Anushka later took to social media Instagram to send a strong message to Gavaskar. However, Gavaskar’s comments was not taken well by Kohli and Anushka’s fans as they slammed the former Indian captain on social media platform Twitter. While Kohli dropped two easy catches of centurion KL Rahul in the match, he failed to make a mark with his willow and was dismissed off just one run. Gavaskar during the match allegedly said: “Inhone lockdown me to bas Anushka ki bowling ki practice ki hain". (Virat Kohli has only trained against Anushka’s bowling during the lockdown). ALSO READ: Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020 Here is the video. He did not say anything double meaning at the first place. pic.twitter.com/TqyI2PJVtd — Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Memes, India (@__memenist) September 25, 2020 × Here's how Anushka Sharma reacted to Sunil Gavaskar's comments: #AnushkaSharma sends out a message to veteran cricketer #SunilGavaskar after his remark on #ViratKohli’s performance during the #IPL game last night. pic.twitter.com/NityLDuNRl — Filmfare (@filmfare) September 25, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL 2020, CSK vs DC Preview: MS Dhoni's Chennai look for momentum against Iyer's Delhi The remark was made keeping the viral video of Kohli playing cricket with Anushka during the lockdown but the interpretation from Twitterati varied from person to person. The comment was deemed ‘disgusting’ by some fans on social media as many admitted to being shocked by the Gavaskar’s choice of words. However, many have defended Gavaskar by saying that the former Indian batsman was misquoted by social media users. Here's how Twitterati reacted: Comment by Sunil Gavaskar on @AnushkaSharma is extremely disgusting. She is pregnant guys. She has nothing to do with all this. Trolling, abusing and circulating mems about her at this time is seriously disgusting. #AnushkaSharma — ishita kothari (@ishitakotharii) September 25, 2020 × That was absolutely classless and below the belt by Gavaskar! — Abhishek Bangur (@29ab) September 25, 2020 × Gavaskar should stick to english commentary rather than hindi imo. — Jayesh (@jayeshvk16) September 25, 2020 × To those who are defending Sunil Gavaskar...Just a simple thing do commentary in Cricket and talk about cricketers and their bad performances, why to drag their family members at all. Hope @BCCI @SGanguly99 should take strict action against this. @imjadeja @imVkohli https://t.co/pDp4sUg3Pc — Kalpesh Talreja (@kalpesh_talreja) September 25, 2020 × Meanwhile, Kohli took the defeat on himself as he said those two dropped catches helped KXIP post mammoth 206 runs on board. "I have to stand in front and take the brunt of it, not the best day in the office, couple of important chances of KL when he was set and that cost us 35-40 runs at a later stage. Maybe if we restricted them to 180 we wouldn't have been under pressure from ball one of the chase. We know exactly where we went wrong and I have to put my hand up and say a couple of important chances went down," said the 31-year-old.

IPL 2020: Sunil Gavaskar creates controversy with remark on Virat Kohli; Anushka sends strong message

<p>Tottenham Hostpur manager Jose Mourinho was involved in a fun incident before their UEFA Europa League match against Shkendija after the Portuguese, after being alerted by his keepers, found out that the size of the goalposts were smaller than the actual size allotted by FIFA.</p>

<p>Spurs goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and Joe Hart noticed the dimensions had some errors and told Mourinho, who took the matter up with UEFA’s delegates at the match. Following the match, Mourinho posted photograph of himself on Instagram as he was seen nearly touching the crossbar.</p>

<p>“Before the game was a funny situation because my goalkeepers told me that the goal was small,” said Mourinho after goals from Erik Lamela, Son Heung-min and substitute Harry Kane fired his side to a 3-1 victory.</p>

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🥅“Before the game was a funny situation because my keeper told me the goal was small. I went to see, it was small.”<br />
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🤣”We got UEFA delegate to come in and it was 5CM too small. We asked for goals of the right dimensions.”<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a><a href="https://t.co/ntsZGLaYXV">pic.twitter.com/ntsZGLaYXV</a></p>
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<p>“I went by myself and of course the goal was small. The goalkeepers, they spend hours and hours and hours in the goal so they know when the goal is not the right dimension.</p>

<p>“I am not a goalkeeper but I know football since I was a kid and I know when I stand there and spread my arms and I know the distance so I felt immediately that something was going wrong.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">🗣️ Mourinho: "sebelum pertandingan ada kejadian lucu karena kiperku mengatakan bahwa gawang terlalu pendek. Lalu aku mengeceknya dan benar ini pendek"<br />
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"Kami minta delegasi UEFA untuk datang mengeceknya dan benar itu 5cm lebih pendek. Aku meminta gawang dibetulkan sesuai ukuran" <a href="https://t.co/dsdBj4reUE">pic.twitter.com/dsdBj4reUE</a></p>
— Siaran Bola Live (@SiaranBolaLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/SiaranBolaLive/status/1309425261155409921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>“We got the UEFA delegate to confirm and yes it was 5cm smaller (too low), and of course we demanded for the goals to be replaced with goals of the right dimension.”</p>

<p>The&nbsp;match was played in Skopje’s Tose Proeski Arena, the capital of North Macedonia as Shkendija’s stadium didn’t fulfill UEFA’s requirements of Europa League.</p>

<p>Spurs, after defeating Shkendija, will now face Maccabi Haifa in the final qualifying round of Europa League next week.</p>


Tottenham Hostpur manager Jose Mourinho was involved in a fun incident before their UEFA Europa League match against Shkendija after the Portuguese, after being alerted by his keepers, found out that the size of the goalposts were smaller than the actual size allotted by FIFA.

Tottenham Hostpur manager Jose Mourinho was involved in a fun incident before their UEFA Europa League match against Shkendija after the Portuguese, after being alerted by his keepers, found out that the size of the goalposts were smaller than the actual size allotted by FIFA. Spurs goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and Joe Hart noticed the dimensions had some errors and told Mourinho, who took the matter up with UEFA’s delegates at the match. Following the match, Mourinho posted photograph of himself on Instagram as he was seen nearly touching the crossbar. “Before the game was a funny situation because my goalkeepers told me that the goal was small,” said Mourinho after goals from Erik Lamela, Son Heung-min and substitute Harry Kane fired his side to a 3-1 victory. 🇵🇹 Jose Mourinho: 🥅“Before the game was a funny situation because my keeper told me the goal was small. I went to see, it was small.” 🤣”We got UEFA delegate to come in and it was 5CM too small. We asked for goals of the right dimensions.”#THFC #COYSpic.twitter.com/ntsZGLaYXV — Last Word On Spurs🎙 (@LastWordOnSpurs) September 25, 2020 × “I went by myself and of course the goal was small. The goalkeepers, they spend hours and hours and hours in the goal so they know when the goal is not the right dimension. “I am not a goalkeeper but I know football since I was a kid and I know when I stand there and spread my arms and I know the distance so I felt immediately that something was going wrong. 🗣️ Mourinho: "sebelum pertandingan ada kejadian lucu karena kiperku mengatakan bahwa gawang terlalu pendek. Lalu aku mengeceknya dan benar ini pendek" "Kami minta delegasi UEFA untuk datang mengeceknya dan benar itu 5cm lebih pendek. Aku meminta gawang dibetulkan sesuai ukuran" pic.twitter.com/dsdBj4reUE — Siaran Bola Live (@SiaranBolaLive) September 25, 2020 × “We got the UEFA delegate to confirm and yes it was 5cm smaller (too low), and of course we demanded for the goals to be replaced with goals of the right dimension.” The match was played in Skopje’s Tose Proeski Arena, the capital of North Macedonia as Shkendija’s stadium didn’t fulfill UEFA’s requirements of Europa League. Spurs, after defeating Shkendija, will now face Maccabi Haifa in the final qualifying round of Europa League next week.

Mourinho, Spurs goalkeepers spot 'small goalposts' before Europa League match

<p>CSK vs DC Preview IPL 2020 - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as the action continues in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a>. While CSK have won one while losing their other encounter, DC started their IPL 2020 campaign with a nail-biting win against Kings XI Punjab in Super Over.</p>

<p>CSK are looking to get back to winning ways following a crushing defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their second match after winning their season opener against Mumbai Indians. Whereas DC will look to continue their winning run after registering their first win in their opener against KXIP.</p>

<p>The pitch in Dubai has already hosted a handful of games and spinners are likely to come into the game. The average score in Dubai is around 160-170, however, if the batting team gets going then they would be able to post a score somewhere around 190-200 similar to what KXIP did against RCB.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/have-to-take-the-brunt-of-it-virat-kohli-reacts-to-rcbs-crushing-defeat-to-kxip-in-ipl-2020-330128" hreflang="en">Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020</a></strong></p>

<p>Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to be available for the DC against CSK after the veteran spinner took part in training on Thursday. However, Ambati Rayudu and Dwayne Bravo are set to miss the action again due to their niggles.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>CSK vs DC: Head-to-Head stats</h2>

<p>Talking about head-to-head-stats, Chennai Super Kings have dominated the encounters against Delhi Capitals with the MS Dhoni-led outfit winning 15 of their 21 clashes. Whereas DC have won just six of their games against CSK.</p>

<p>CSK hold the record of most-run scored against DC at 222/5 while MS Dhoni lead the run-scoring charts when it comes to matches between CSK and DC. Dhoni has accumulated as many as 529 runs while Dwayne Bravo is the leading wicket-taker with 15 scalps.</p>

<p>Faf du Plessis is 17 away, and Ravindra Jadeja 62, from 2,000 runs in IPL.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2020-action-in-pictures-as-grand-festival-of-cricket-starts-in-uae-328877" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs DC, IPL 2020 Squads:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Delhi Capitals Squad:</strong> Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Mohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Harshal Patel, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Tushar Deshpande, Daniel Sams, Lalit Yadav</p>

<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings Squad:</strong> Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Lungi Ngidi, Karn Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Imran Tahir, Shardul Thakur, Monu Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif</p>


CSK vs DC Preview IPL 2020 - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

CSK vs DC Preview IPL 2020 - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While CSK have won one while losing their other encounter, DC started their IPL 2020 campaign with a nail-biting win against Kings XI Punjab in Super Over. CSK are looking to get back to winning ways following a crushing defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their second match after winning their season opener against Mumbai Indians. Whereas DC will look to continue their winning run after registering their first win in their opener against KXIP. The pitch in Dubai has already hosted a handful of games and spinners are likely to come into the game. The average score in Dubai is around 160-170, however, if the batting team gets going then they would be able to post a score somewhere around 190-200 similar to what KXIP did against RCB. ALSO READ: Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020 Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to be available for the DC against CSK after the veteran spinner took part in training on Thursday. However, Ambati Rayudu and Dwayne Bravo are set to miss the action again due to their niggles. CSK vs DC: Head-to-Head stats Talking about head-to-head-stats, Chennai Super Kings have dominated the encounters against Delhi Capitals with the MS Dhoni-led outfit winning 15 of their 21 clashes. Whereas DC have won just six of their games against CSK. CSK hold the record of most-run scored against DC at 222/5 while MS Dhoni lead the run-scoring charts when it comes to matches between CSK and DC. Dhoni has accumulated as many as 529 runs while Dwayne Bravo is the leading wicket-taker with 15 scalps. Faf du Plessis is 17 away, and Ravindra Jadeja 62, from 2,000 runs in IPL. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE CSK vs DC, IPL 2020 Squads: Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Mohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Harshal Patel, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Tushar Deshpande, Daniel Sams, Lalit Yadav Chennai Super Kings Squad: Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Lungi Ngidi, Karn Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Imran Tahir, Shardul Thakur, Monu Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif

IPL 2020, CSK vs DC Preview: MS Dhoni's Chennai look for momentum against Iyer's Delhi

<p>Teenage Manchester City striker Liam Delap said being named in the starting lineup for Thursday’s League Cup clash against Bournemouth caught him off guard but that he would be smiling for weeks after marking his senior debut with a goal.</p>

<p>Delap, the son of former Stoke City defender Rory, scored the opener for Pep Guardiola’s side in the 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, running on to Phil Foden’s through ball and firing past Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers.</p>

<p>“It was a bit of a shock to be put in the starting line up but I took it with a pinch of salt and just worked my hardest,” the 17-year-old told BBC.</p>

<p>“I was buzzing to get the call up and to top it with a goal, I can’t ask for much more.”</p>

<p>“I need to keep working hard in training and look to take every opportunity I get. It will take a few weeks to stop smiling.”</p>

<p>With Sergio Aguero still battling a knee injury, Guardiola said Delap would have more opportunities to impress.</p>

<p>“We have just 13 players fit. With the problems we have up front, he will stay with us. We will use him,” Guardiola said. “At 17, Liam is a different striker to what we have in terms of physicality.</p>

<p>“We see in training how good a finisher he is. Now is the time to be calm and keep working. We are delighted with his performance.”</p>


Teenage Manchester City striker Liam Delap said being named in the starting lineup for Thursday’s League Cup clash against Bournemouth caught him off guard but that he would be smiling for weeks after marking his senior debut with a goal.

Teenage Manchester City striker Liam Delap said being named in the starting lineup for Thursday’s League Cup clash against Bournemouth caught him off guard but that he would be smiling for weeks after marking his senior debut with a goal. Delap, the son of former Stoke City defender Rory, scored the opener for Pep Guardiola’s side in the 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, running on to Phil Foden’s through ball and firing past Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers. “It was a bit of a shock to be put in the starting line up but I took it with a pinch of salt and just worked my hardest,” the 17-year-old told BBC. “I was buzzing to get the call up and to top it with a goal, I can’t ask for much more.” “I need to keep working hard in training and look to take every opportunity I get. It will take a few weeks to stop smiling.” With Sergio Aguero still battling a knee injury, Guardiola said Delap would have more opportunities to impress. “We have just 13 players fit. With the problems we have up front, he will stay with us. We will use him,” Guardiola said. “At 17, Liam is a different striker to what we have in terms of physicality. “We see in training how good a finisher he is. Now is the time to be calm and keep working. We are delighted with his performance.”

Man City teenager Delap revels in dream debut

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> with the Dubai International Stadium set to host the much-awaited match between two top sides. While CSK have won one while losing their other encounter, DC started their IPL 2020 campaign with a nail-biting win against Kings XI Punjab in Super Over.</p>

<p>CSK will look to bounce back from a crushing defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their second match after winning their season opener against Mumbai Indians. Whereas DC will look to continue their winning run after registering their first win in their opener against KXIP.</p>

<p>While KL Rahul-led Punjab scored 206/3 in 20 overs, the average score in Dubai is around 160-170. Team winning the toss will look to bat first given the dew factor in the game.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/have-to-take-the-brunt-of-it-virat-kohli-reacts-to-rcbs-crushing-defeat-to-kxip-in-ipl-2020-330128" hreflang="en">Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020</a></strong></p>

<h2>Where will the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals take place?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals will take place at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<h2>What time will the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals begin?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday (September 25).</p>

<h2>How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals begin?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD.</p>

<h2>How to watch IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals match online?</h2>

<p>The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals will be available at Hotstar. You can also latest updates of the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals match at WION.<br />
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with the Dubai International Stadium set to host the much-awaited match between two top sides.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with the Dubai International Stadium set to host the much-awaited match between two top sides. While CSK have won one while losing their other encounter, DC started their IPL 2020 campaign with a nail-biting win against Kings XI Punjab in Super Over. CSK will look to bounce back from a crushing defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their second match after winning their season opener against Mumbai Indians. Whereas DC will look to continue their winning run after registering their first win in their opener against KXIP. While KL Rahul-led Punjab scored 206/3 in 20 overs, the average score in Dubai is around 160-170. Team winning the toss will look to bat first given the dew factor in the game. ALSO READ: Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020 Where will the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals take place? The IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals will take place at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. What time will the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals begin? The IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday (September 25). How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals begin? The IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. How to watch IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals match online? The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals will be available at Hotstar. You can also latest updates of the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals match at WION.

CSK vs DC, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals?

<p>Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul hammered a stunning century against Royal Challengers Bangalore in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> but said he was lacking confidence in his skills as a batsman ahead of the match, which was played in Dubai.</p>

<p>Rahul scored an unbeaten 132 off 69 deliveries as KXIP thumped RCB by 97 runs. Rahul now has the highest-ever score by an Indian in IPL history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have actually been not so confident (hitting it this well). I had a chat with Maxi (Glenn Maxwell) yesterday, he said how are you feeling, I said that I am not feeling completely in control of my batting, he said you must be joking, you are hitting really well," Rahul said at the post-match presentation.</p>

<p>Rahul had already spoken about his fears of losing skills leading up to the IPL as all the players returned to the field after a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-kl-rahuls-brilliance-help-kxip-defeat-rcb-by-97-runs-330044">IPL 2020: KL Rahul's brilliance help KXIP defeat RCB by 97 runs</a></strong></p>

<p>"Quite honestly I was nervous but I knew if I spend time in the middle, hit a few balls from the middle of bat, it will all settle down.</p>

<p>"I try to do (the same routines as I did when I was a player) but as a captain you have shortened time and you are running around and doing a lot of things," Rahul said.</p>

<p>"I still try to maintain the same routine. Once I am in the middle and during the toss is the only time I feel like a captain and otherwise I try to balance being a player and the captain," he said.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ben-stokes-expected-to-join-rajasthan-royals-squad-in-early-october-report-329905" hreflang="en">Ben Stokes expected to join Rajasthan Royals squad in 'early October': Report</a></strong></p>

<p>After Rahul starred with the bat, KXIP bowlers put a disciplined performance to bundle out RCB for 109 in 17 overs.</p>

<p>"It's as complete a team performance as it can get. We had few different plans going into this game.</p>

<p>"We knew RCB have a power packed batting line up and we had to get 2-3 wickets up front and that also meant putting runs on the board, we know what these guys can do if they get set. The analyst, coaches and the management will be happy."</p>

<p>Rahul, who is in-charge of leading KXIP in IPL 2020, heaped praises on youngster Ravi Bishnoi, who again impressed while bagging three wickets against RCB.</p>

<p>"Something that has impressed me in him (Bishoni's heart of coming back even after an expensive start). I watched the U-19 World Cup. He has a lot of fight in him.</p>

<p>"Every time I throw the ball he wants to do well, he was a little nervous bowling at guys like Finchy and AB, once he got through that he did well," added Rahul.<br />
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Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul hammered a stunning century against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but said he was lacking confidence in his skills as a batsman ahead of the match, which was played in Dubai.

Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul hammered a stunning century against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but said he was lacking confidence in his skills as a batsman ahead of the match, which was played in Dubai. Rahul scored an unbeaten 132 off 69 deliveries as KXIP thumped RCB by 97 runs. Rahul now has the highest-ever score by an Indian in IPL history. "I have actually been not so confident (hitting it this well). I had a chat with Maxi (Glenn Maxwell) yesterday, he said how are you feeling, I said that I am not feeling completely in control of my batting, he said you must be joking, you are hitting really well," Rahul said at the post-match presentation. Rahul had already spoken about his fears of losing skills leading up to the IPL as all the players returned to the field after a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: KL Rahul's brilliance help KXIP defeat RCB by 97 runs "Quite honestly I was nervous but I knew if I spend time in the middle, hit a few balls from the middle of bat, it will all settle down. "I try to do (the same routines as I did when I was a player) but as a captain you have shortened time and you are running around and doing a lot of things," Rahul said. "I still try to maintain the same routine. Once I am in the middle and during the toss is the only time I feel like a captain and otherwise I try to balance being a player and the captain," he said. ALSO READ: Ben Stokes expected to join Rajasthan Royals squad in 'early October': Report After Rahul starred with the bat, KXIP bowlers put a disciplined performance to bundle out RCB for 109 in 17 overs. "It's as complete a team performance as it can get. We had few different plans going into this game. "We knew RCB have a power packed batting line up and we had to get 2-3 wickets up front and that also meant putting runs on the board, we know what these guys can do if they get set. The analyst, coaches and the management will be happy." Rahul, who is in-charge of leading KXIP in IPL 2020, heaped praises on youngster Ravi Bishnoi, who again impressed while bagging three wickets against RCB. "Something that has impressed me in him (Bishoni's heart of coming back even after an expensive start). I watched the U-19 World Cup. He has a lot of fight in him. "Every time I throw the ball he wants to do well, he was a little nervous bowling at guys like Finchy and AB, once he got through that he did well," added Rahul.

IPL 2020: Record-breaking KL Rahul says he wasn't 'feeling in control' about his batting before RCB match

<p>The French Open at Roland Garros was braced Wednesday to cut its crowd limit once again to as low as 1,000 fans a day after the government announced new limits in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>French tennis chiefs had already reduced the number of fans allowed in for the season's concluding Grand Slam event, which starts Sunday in Paris, to 5,000 ten days ago, down from 11,500.</p>

<p>However, on Wednesday, health minister Olivier Veran demanded new limits at sports grounds in 11 'red zones' in the country, one of which includes the French capital.</p>

<p>"To date, we have no confirmation on the conditions of organisation of the tournament," said a French Tennis Federation spokesman.</p>

<p>This new ceiling of 5,000 will apply "from Saturday after consultation between the prefects and local elected officials", said Veran.</p>

<p>The health minister also announced "the closure of sports halls and gymnasiums" because "they are confined spaces ....and which are unfortunately places of significant contamination".</p>

<p>These new measures, which will last for a period of two weeks, also concern the areas of Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Lille, Toulouse, Saint-Etienne, Rennes, Rouen, Grenoble and Montpellier.&nbsp;</p>


The French Open at Roland Garros was braced Wednesday to cut its crowd limit once again to as low as 1,000 fans a day after the government announced new limits in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

The French Open at Roland Garros was braced Wednesday to cut its crowd limit once again to as low as 1,000 fans a day after the government announced new limits in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic. French tennis chiefs had already reduced the number of fans allowed in for the season's concluding Grand Slam event, which starts Sunday in Paris, to 5,000 ten days ago, down from 11,500. However, on Wednesday, health minister Olivier Veran demanded new limits at sports grounds in 11 'red zones' in the country, one of which includes the French capital. "To date, we have no confirmation on the conditions of organisation of the tournament," said a French Tennis Federation spokesman. This new ceiling of 5,000 will apply "from Saturday after consultation between the prefects and local elected officials", said Veran. The health minister also announced "the closure of sports halls and gymnasiums" because "they are confined spaces ....and which are unfortunately places of significant contamination". These new measures, which will last for a period of two weeks, also concern the areas of Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Lille, Toulouse, Saint-Etienne, Rennes, Rouen, Grenoble and Montpellier.

Roland Garros braced for crowd limit of 1,000 due to Covid-19

<p>Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria received a four-match ban on Wednesday for spitting during this month's fiery Marseille game which saw five players red-carded and claims by Neymar of racial abuse.</p>

<p>Di Maria's suspension meted out by Ligue 1's disciplinary commission was for spitting at Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez.</p>

<p>It takes effect from September 29, meaning he can play against Reims on Sunday, returning the weekend of November 8.</p>

<p>Neymar's accusation that Gonzalez racially abused him will be investigated on September 30, the commission announced.</p>

<p>Neymar was sent off for slapping Gonzalez on the back of the head, accusing the Spaniard of calling him a "monkey". Gonzalez denies the charge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The world's most expensive player was served with a two-match ban last week for that incident in the September 13 fixture at the Parc des Princes.</p>

<p>Also last week PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa incurred a six-match ban for kicking out at Marseille left-back Jordan Amavi, who was hit with a suspension of three games after he too was dismissed.</p>

<p>And Leandro Paredes was banned for two games after he was sent off for a clash with fellow Argentine Dario Benedetto, who was also red-carded and suspended.</p>

<p>Marseille won the game 1-0.</p>

<p>The French league's disicplinary commission is also investigating accusations that Neymar made racist remarks towards Marseille's Japanese right-back Hiroki Sakai and made a homophobic slur against Gonzalez.</p>

<p>Any player found guilty of racist or discriminatory abuse risks a ban of up to 10 matches.</p>


Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria received a four-match ban on Wednesday for spitting during this month's fiery Marseille game which saw five players red-carded and claims by Neymar of racial abuse.

Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria received a four-match ban on Wednesday for spitting during this month's fiery Marseille game which saw five players red-carded and claims by Neymar of racial abuse. Di Maria's suspension meted out by Ligue 1's disciplinary commission was for spitting at Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez. It takes effect from September 29, meaning he can play against Reims on Sunday, returning the weekend of November 8. Neymar's accusation that Gonzalez racially abused him will be investigated on September 30, the commission announced. Neymar was sent off for slapping Gonzalez on the back of the head, accusing the Spaniard of calling him a "monkey". Gonzalez denies the charge. The world's most expensive player was served with a two-match ban last week for that incident in the September 13 fixture at the Parc des Princes. Also last week PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa incurred a six-match ban for kicking out at Marseille left-back Jordan Amavi, who was hit with a suspension of three games after he too was dismissed. And Leandro Paredes was banned for two games after he was sent off for a clash with fellow Argentine Dario Benedetto, who was also red-carded and suspended. Marseille won the game 1-0. The French league's disicplinary commission is also investigating accusations that Neymar made racist remarks towards Marseille's Japanese right-back Hiroki Sakai and made a homophobic slur against Gonzalez. Any player found guilty of racist or discriminatory abuse risks a ban of up to 10 matches.

PSG's Di Maria gets four-match spitting ban

<p>Lewis Hamilton seeks to equal Michael Schumacher's record 91 Formula One wins at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on Sunday despite fears over a potential coronavirus fall-out from allowing 30,000 fans to attend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The six-time world champion is one win away from what once was believed to be an untouchable total, but he will be a clear favourite to succeed on a track where he has triumphed four times in six years.</p>

<p>He has also reeled off six wins in nine races this season to open up a 55-point lead ahead of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in the title race, the Finn and former team-mate 2016 champion Nico Rosberg being the only other victors since Sochi arrived on the calendar.</p>

<p>Another Mercedes win at the former home of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games would also be a record for most successive victories by a team at a single Grand Prix.</p>

<p>But all involved with the champions are aware that not only is the event set to be the first sporting occasion to host a major crowd in the Covid-19 era, but it will also see the team shadowed by a Netflix film crew.</p>

<p>The organisers say 30,000 spectators are expected and that the race is sold out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cameras will be recording content for the third 'Drive to Survive' series – and tip-toeing around their subjects, hoping to avoid a repeat of events in Germany last year.</p>

<p>Then, at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, run in teeming rain, Mercedes celebrated 125 years of motorsport with their worst performance of the season – a flu-struck Hamilton ending up classified ninth and Bottas crashing out from fourth.</p>

<p>"It made a very entertaining episode for Netflix," said Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff. “</p>

<p>"But this time, we hope we can have great content – and have a great race."</p>

<p>Hamilton, lauded this week as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world this year, has approached the race with humility.</p>

<p>"I never thought that I would be here, that's for sure," he said after his 90th career triumph at the Tuscan Grand Prix two weeks ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It just does not seem real to me."</p>

<p>His greatest rival this weekend is likely to be team-mate Bottas, winner on the tight Sochi track in 2017, his maiden triumph.</p>

<p>The Finn has proved himself to be a force on the circuit that suits his style and knows he has to wreck Hamilton's party to stay in the championship race.</p>

<p>After two pointless exits with car failures, Max Verstappen of Red Bull will be seeking a return to his earlier form.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's not easy in Sochi and the track is not a favourite for us with a lot of long straights – it's not easy to overtake," he said.</p>

<p>While the 30,000 fans attending the Olympic Park circuit enjoy a rare glimpse of live sport, F1's top officials are reported to be anxious about the potential threat from coronavirus.</p>

<p>Russia has exceeded one million cases of Covid-19 – one of only four nations to do so – and after nine events run behind closed doors in strictly-controlled bubbles, this relaxation of the tight controls has not been welcomed warmly by all in the paddock.&nbsp;</p>


Lewis Hamilton seeks to equal Michael Schumacher's record 91 Formula One wins at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on Sunday despite fears over a potential coronavirus fall-out from allowing 30,000 fans to attend.

Lewis Hamilton seeks to equal Michael Schumacher's record 91 Formula One wins at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on Sunday despite fears over a potential coronavirus fall-out from allowing 30,000 fans to attend. The six-time world champion is one win away from what once was believed to be an untouchable total, but he will be a clear favourite to succeed on a track where he has triumphed four times in six years. He has also reeled off six wins in nine races this season to open up a 55-point lead ahead of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in the title race, the Finn and former team-mate 2016 champion Nico Rosberg being the only other victors since Sochi arrived on the calendar. Another Mercedes win at the former home of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games would also be a record for most successive victories by a team at a single Grand Prix. But all involved with the champions are aware that not only is the event set to be the first sporting occasion to host a major crowd in the Covid-19 era, but it will also see the team shadowed by a Netflix film crew. The organisers say 30,000 spectators are expected and that the race is sold out. The cameras will be recording content for the third 'Drive to Survive' series – and tip-toeing around their subjects, hoping to avoid a repeat of events in Germany last year. Then, at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, run in teeming rain, Mercedes celebrated 125 years of motorsport with their worst performance of the season – a flu-struck Hamilton ending up classified ninth and Bottas crashing out from fourth. "It made a very entertaining episode for Netflix," said Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff. “ "But this time, we hope we can have great content – and have a great race." Hamilton, lauded this week as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world this year, has approached the race with humility. "I never thought that I would be here, that's for sure," he said after his 90th career triumph at the Tuscan Grand Prix two weeks ago. "It just does not seem real to me." His greatest rival this weekend is likely to be team-mate Bottas, winner on the tight Sochi track in 2017, his maiden triumph. The Finn has proved himself to be a force on the circuit that suits his style and knows he has to wreck Hamilton's party to stay in the championship race. After two pointless exits with car failures, Max Verstappen of Red Bull will be seeking a return to his earlier form. "It's not easy in Sochi and the track is not a favourite for us with a lot of long straights – it's not easy to overtake," he said. While the 30,000 fans attending the Olympic Park circuit enjoy a rare glimpse of live sport, F1's top officials are reported to be anxious about the potential threat from coronavirus. Russia has exceeded one million cases of Covid-19 – one of only four nations to do so – and after nine events run behind closed doors in strictly-controlled bubbles, this relaxation of the tight controls has not been welcomed warmly by all in the paddock.

Hamilton eyes Schumacher record despite Sochi virus worries

<p>Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was impressed by Kai Havertz’s performance on Wednesday after he netted a hat-trick in their 6-0 League Cup win over Barnsley and said it was just the first of many great nights to come from the Germany international.</p>

<p>Havertz struggled in Premier League games against Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool but showed on Wednesday why Chelsea spent 71 million pounds ($90 million) to get him from Bayer Leverkusen.</p>

<p>“I said in the last two games that Kai has had no pre-season and in signing for the club, I think it took a few days out as well,” Lampard told reporters.</p>

<p>“We had to play him because we had a few injuries and tonight was a great exercise and another game for him to see how we work off the ball, to be part of that.</p>

<p>“The combinations he had with Tammy Abraham, the way he grew into the game and had confidence and the three goals. It was a great night for Kai and the first of many for him.”</p>

<p>Lampard also confirmed that Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy had completed his medical ahead of his move from Rennes.</p>

<p>Chelsea face West Bromwich Albion in the league on Saturday.</p>


Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was impressed by Kai Havertz’s performance on Wednesday after he netted a hat-trick in their 6-0 League Cup win over Barnsley and said it was just the first of many great nights to come from the Germany international.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was impressed by Kai Havertz’s performance on Wednesday after he netted a hat-trick in their 6-0 League Cup win over Barnsley and said it was just the first of many great nights to come from the Germany international. Havertz struggled in Premier League games against Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool but showed on Wednesday why Chelsea spent 71 million pounds ($90 million) to get him from Bayer Leverkusen. “I said in the last two games that Kai has had no pre-season and in signing for the club, I think it took a few days out as well,” Lampard told reporters. “We had to play him because we had a few injuries and tonight was a great exercise and another game for him to see how we work off the ball, to be part of that. “The combinations he had with Tammy Abraham, the way he grew into the game and had confidence and the three goals. It was a great night for Kai and the first of many for him.” Lampard also confirmed that Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy had completed his medical ahead of his move from Rennes. Chelsea face West Bromwich Albion in the league on Saturday.

Lampard expects many more big nights from Havertz

<p class="MsoNormal">Kings XI Punjab on Thursday registered a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as they won the match by 97 runs to clinch their first win of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">KL Rahul was the star for KXIP with the willow as he hammered an unbeaten 132 laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes. Rahul’s 132 not-out became the highest-ever score by an Indian cricketer in IPL and also the highest-ever score by a captain in IPL as the KXIP skipper registered the first century of IPL 2020 in style.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Karun Nair played some handy knocks, it was Rahul who dominated the show as he smashed the RCB bowlers all over the park. RCB’s bowling has to be deemed as poor with the likes of Umesh Yadav and Dale Steyn spraying it all over the pitch. KXIP went on to post a mammoth target of 206/3 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-dont-want-my-game-to-be-limited-to-googlys-says-kings-xi-punjabs-ravi-bishnoi-329890" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Don't want my game to be limited to googlys, says Kings XI Punjab's Ravi Bishnoi</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Chasing RCB, under pressure, lost opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap before losing Joshua Philippe and Virat Kohli for duck and one respectively as Sheldon Cottrell and Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc with the new ball.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers tried to get on with the chase, it was the spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin who stuck to dismiss the dangerous duo. After that it was all about saving the Net Run-Rate for RCB as Washington Sundar slammed a 27-ball 30 to take RCB over 100-run mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Nonetheless, the defeat will hurt RCB, who came into the match by defeating CSK, as their net-run-rate took a heavy beating. Whereas KXIP, who lost their first match to DC in Super Over, will look to carry forward the momentum in their next encounters in IPL 2020.<br />
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Kings XI Punjab on Thursday registered a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as they won the match by 97 runs to clinch their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Kings XI Punjab on Thursday registered a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as they won the match by 97 runs to clinch their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. KL Rahul was the star for KXIP with the willow as he hammered an unbeaten 132 laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes. Rahul’s 132 not-out became the highest-ever score by an Indian cricketer in IPL and also the highest-ever score by a captain in IPL as the KXIP skipper registered the first century of IPL 2020 in style. While Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Karun Nair played some handy knocks, it was Rahul who dominated the show as he smashed the RCB bowlers all over the park. RCB’s bowling has to be deemed as poor with the likes of Umesh Yadav and Dale Steyn spraying it all over the pitch. KXIP went on to post a mammoth target of 206/3 in 20 overs. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Don't want my game to be limited to googlys, says Kings XI Punjab's Ravi Bishnoi Chasing RCB, under pressure, lost opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap before losing Joshua Philippe and Virat Kohli for duck and one respectively as Sheldon Cottrell and Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc with the new ball. While Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers tried to get on with the chase, it was the spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin who stuck to dismiss the dangerous duo. After that it was all about saving the Net Run-Rate for RCB as Washington Sundar slammed a 27-ball 30 to take RCB over 100-run mark. Nonetheless, the defeat will hurt RCB, who came into the match by defeating CSK, as their net-run-rate took a heavy beating. Whereas KXIP, who lost their first match to DC in Super Over, will look to carry forward the momentum in their next encounters in IPL 2020.

IPL 2020: KL Rahul's brilliance help KXIP defeat RCB by 97 runs

<p>The International Cricket Council has expressed sadness at the passing of former Australia international Dean Jones at the age of 59.</p>

<p>In a statement, ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney said: “We are extremely sad to hear of Dean’s sudden death and I would like to extend our deep condolences to his family and friends on behalf of the ICC.</p>

<p>“Dean was a prolific batter playing in 52 Tests and 164 ODIs and was part of the 1987 Australia team who won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. He had a significant impact on the game of cricket as a player, as an advocate for the development of the sport as a coach and latterly in his role as a broadcaster. He will be sorely missed by all those in the cricket family.”</p>

<p>An attacking batter, the Victorian featured in 52 Tests, making 3631 runs at an average of 46.55. In 164 ODIs, he made 6068 runs, at 44.61, with seven hundreds and 46 fifties. He was part of Australia's winning team in the 1987 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and remains number five on the all-time MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Batting Rankings in the format.</p>

<p>One of his most memorable Test innings came in 1986, when in the heat and humidity of Chennai, he battled exhaustion and illness to make a heroic 210 in what would be only the second tied Test ever.</p>

<p>He retired from international cricket in 1994 and went on to become a coach and more recently a broadcaster commentating on cricket around the world.</p>


The International Cricket Council has expressed sadness at the passing of former Australia international Dean Jones at the age of 59. In a statement, ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney said: “We are extremely sad to hear of Dean’s sudden death and I would like to extend our deep condolences to his family and friends on behalf of the ICC.

The International Cricket Council has expressed sadness at the passing of former Australia international Dean Jones at the age of 59. In a statement, ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney said: “We are extremely sad to hear of Dean’s sudden death and I would like to extend our deep condolences to his family and friends on behalf of the ICC. “Dean was a prolific batter playing in 52 Tests and 164 ODIs and was part of the 1987 Australia team who won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. He had a significant impact on the game of cricket as a player, as an advocate for the development of the sport as a coach and latterly in his role as a broadcaster. He will be sorely missed by all those in the cricket family.” An attacking batter, the Victorian featured in 52 Tests, making 3631 runs at an average of 46.55. In 164 ODIs, he made 6068 runs, at 44.61, with seven hundreds and 46 fifties. He was part of Australia's winning team in the 1987 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and remains number five on the all-time MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Batting Rankings in the format. One of his most memorable Test innings came in 1986, when in the heat and humidity of Chennai, he battled exhaustion and illness to make a heroic 210 in what would be only the second tied Test ever. He retired from international cricket in 1994 and went on to become a coach and more recently a broadcaster commentating on cricket around the world.

ICC expresses sadness at the passing of Dean Jones

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