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<p>Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has criticised MS Dhoni for his 16-ball 37-run innings against Delhi Capitals over the last weekend. The cricketer-tuned-commentator pointed towards Dhoni's denial of singles in the penultimate over which contributed to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing their first loss of the season.</p>

<p>With the game almost out of reach, Dhoni took the onus on himself to hit the big ones and refused to take singles, keeping Ravindra Jadeja as a spectator on the other end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I know there was a lot of hoopla about Dhoni's innings but he blocked a lot of balls. He faced a lot of dots and then when he started to not take runs, I could not believe what I was watching. I know he is the great MS Dhoni but it was a poor call. It was a really poor call not to take those runs," said Doull.</p>

<p>The five-time champions were chasing a difficult target of 192 and had been trudging at a lowly run rate of 7.5 when Dhoni arrived at the crease in the 17th over. At that stage, CSK required another 72 runs in 23 balls and Dhoni started off by hitting couple of boundaries in his first three deliveries. However, he refused singles in the 19th over which only yielded five runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You are still trying to win the game and I know it is his first bat in a long time, first bat of the season and he is probably thinking at some stage of maybe getting to find some form but I didn't agree with it. I didn't agree with what happened in that situation. To me, it was a really poor look. I was watching it and thinking you know, it didn't look good for me. That just didn't look quite right to me when he wasn't taking runs," he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Dhoni should come up&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>While the Kiwi criticised Dhoni for his innings, other former players were full of praise of the veteran, with many suggesting that he come up the order to provide impetus to CSK's innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australian pacer Brett Lee was the first one to make the case for Dhoni to be pushed up the order by the CSK management.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He was on tonight, he was not rusty. I do want more from him in terms of batting. Get yourself up the order. He is outstanding, his brain is still nice and sharp, CSK please get MS Dhoni up the order," the former Aussie fast bowler said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-former-indian-australian-players-urge-csk-to-promote-ms-dhoni-up-the-order-after-vizag-blitz-706547"><strong>Also read | IPL 2024: Former Indian, Australian players urge CSK to promote MS Dhoni up the order after Vizag blitz</strong></a></p>

<p>Mohammed Kaif echoed a similar sentiment and said Dhoni did not look like a player who had not played cricket in the last year or so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The way he batted today, this No.8 isn't his spot. He should be playing at No.4 or No.5. Come in and playing a few deliveries but Dhoni is batting way too low at No.8. The form that we saw today, that spot is too low and you would like to see him come early and help CSK win matches," said Kaif.&nbsp;</p>


Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has criticised MS Dhoni for his 16-ball 37-run innings against Delhi Capitals over the last weekend. The cricketer-tuned-commentator pointed towards Dhoni's denial of singles in the penultimate over which contributed to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing their first loss of the season.

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has criticised MS Dhoni for his 16-ball 37-run innings against Delhi Capitals over the last weekend. The cricketer-tuned-commentator pointed towards Dhoni's denial of singles in the penultimate over which contributed to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing their first loss of the season. With the game almost out of reach, Dhoni took the onus on himself to hit the big ones and refused to take singles, keeping Ravindra Jadeja as a spectator on the other end. "I know there was a lot of hoopla about Dhoni's innings but he blocked a lot of balls. He faced a lot of dots and then when he started to not take runs, I could not believe what I was watching. I know he is the great MS Dhoni but it was a poor call. It was a really poor call not to take those runs," said Doull. The five-time champions were chasing a difficult target of 192 and had been trudging at a lowly run rate of 7.5 when Dhoni arrived at the crease in the 17th over. At that stage, CSK required another 72 runs in 23 balls and Dhoni started off by hitting couple of boundaries in his first three deliveries. However, he refused singles in the 19th over which only yielded five runs. "You are still trying to win the game and I know it is his first bat in a long time, first bat of the season and he is probably thinking at some stage of maybe getting to find some form but I didn't agree with it. I didn't agree with what happened in that situation. To me, it was a really poor look. I was watching it and thinking you know, it didn't look good for me. That just didn't look quite right to me when he wasn't taking runs," he added. WATCH | CSK batter MS Dhoni's power hitting in death overs against DC thrills crowd Dhoni should come up While the Kiwi criticised Dhoni for his innings, other former players were full of praise of the veteran, with many suggesting that he come up the order to provide impetus to CSK's innings. Australian pacer Brett Lee was the first one to make the case for Dhoni to be pushed up the order by the CSK management. "He was on tonight, he was not rusty. I do want more from him in terms of batting. Get yourself up the order. He is outstanding, his brain is still nice and sharp, CSK please get MS Dhoni up the order," the former Aussie fast bowler said. Also read | IPL 2024: Former Indian, Australian players urge CSK to promote MS Dhoni up the order after Vizag blitz Mohammed Kaif echoed a similar sentiment and said Dhoni did not look like a player who had not played cricket in the last year or so. "The way he batted today, this No.8 isn't his spot. He should be playing at No.4 or No.5. Come in and playing a few deliveries but Dhoni is batting way too low at No.8. The form that we saw today, that spot is too low and you would like to see him come early and help CSK win matches," said Kaif.

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<p>Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was subjected to a hostile reception on his return to the Wankhede Stadium on Monday (Apr 1), forcing presenter Sanjay Manjrekar to chip in and simmer down the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya&nbsp;arrived at the centre of the ground alongside Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson for the toss when the Mumbai crowd started to boo him vociferously. Pandya could be seen startled by the combative reaction of the crowd that used to adore him in the past.</p>

<p>“We’re all set for the toss here. Got the two captains with me – Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai Indians. Big round of applause, ladies and gentlemen,” Manjrekar said, with the crowd booing incessantly. “Behave,” Manjrekar then said.</p>

<p>The boos continued when Pandya stepped up to speak to Manjrekar after losing the toss. Such was the cacophony that both of their voices were drowned by the boos.</p>

<p>After Manjrekar finished his interview with Hardik, he told&nbsp;him to have a good game and that he was a “champion cricketer”.</p>

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<p>Pandya was also booed during the match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad last month. The Indian all-rounder had returned to his previous franchise's home for the first time after making the shock return to Mumbai, where he replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gt-vs-mi-ipl-2024-hardik-pandya-not-welcomed-by-ahmedabad-fans-on-return-booed-during-toss-watch-703946"><strong>Also read | GT vs MI, IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya not welcomed by Ahmedabad fans on return, booed during toss</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Mumbai fumble against RR</strong></h2>

<p>Put into bat first, MI were off to a horrific start as Trent Boult and Nandre Burger wreaked havoc by picking four wickets within the powerplay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma departed on a golden duck as he feathered a wide outside off delivery by attempting to play it. Naman Dhir also returned to the hut on the very next delivery as he was trapped on the front leg. He went upstairs but the DRS showed it was umpire's call.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Impact player Dewald Brevis did not last long either while Ishan Kishan edged one behind after Burger bowled a corker of a delivery.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:&nbsp;</strong>Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal</p>

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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was subjected to a hostile reception on his return to the Wankhede Stadium on Monday (Apr 1), forcing presenter Sanjay Manjrekar to chip in and simmer down the situation.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was subjected to a hostile reception on his return to the Wankhede Stadium on Monday (Apr 1), forcing presenter Sanjay Manjrekar to chip in and simmer down the situation. Pandya arrived at the centre of the ground alongside Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson for the toss when the Mumbai crowd started to boo him vociferously. Pandya could be seen startled by the combative reaction of the crowd that used to adore him in the past. “We’re all set for the toss here. Got the two captains with me – Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai Indians. Big round of applause, ladies and gentlemen,” Manjrekar said, with the crowd booing incessantly. “Behave,” Manjrekar then said. The boos continued when Pandya stepped up to speak to Manjrekar after losing the toss. Such was the cacophony that both of their voices were drowned by the boos. After Manjrekar finished his interview with Hardik, he told him to have a good game and that he was a “champion cricketer”. 🚨 Toss 🚨@rajasthanroyals win the toss and elect to bowl against @mipaltan #TATAIPL | #MIvRR pic.twitter.com/pziDfHNIci — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 1, 2024 × Pandya was also booed during the match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad last month. The Indian all-rounder had returned to his previous franchise's home for the first time after making the shock return to Mumbai, where he replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain. Also read | GT vs MI, IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya not welcomed by Ahmedabad fans on return, booed during toss Mumbai fumble against RR Put into bat first, MI were off to a horrific start as Trent Boult and Nandre Burger wreaked havoc by picking four wickets within the powerplay. Rohit Sharma departed on a golden duck as he feathered a wide outside off delivery by attempting to play it. Naman Dhir also returned to the hut on the very next delivery as he was trapped on the front leg. He went upstairs but the DRS showed it was umpire's call. Impact player Dewald Brevis did not last long either while Ishan Kishan edged one behind after Burger bowled a corker of a delivery. Playing XI's: Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal

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<p>Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has blasted Erling Haaland for his timid performance against Arsenal on Sunday (Mar 31) during the title-decider clash. The Manchester City striker had a tough day in the field as he could barely create any chances for his side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Keane highlighted it wasn't the first time that the Norwegian had struggled in big games, adding that his overall gameplay was comparable to a fourth-tier player.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The levels of his general play is so poor. Not just today, I think his laying stuff off, headers, whatever it might be - in front of goal he's the best in the world - but for his general play for such a player it is so poor," Keane told&nbsp;<em>Sky Sports.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>"He has to improve that. He's almost like a League Two player, that's the way I look at him. His general play has to improve, and it will do over the next few years," Keane added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite breaking scoring records since his arrival in England last year, Haaland has largely remained a passenger in the blockbuster City side, coached by Pep Guardiola.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pundits largely agree that Haaland's all-round play as a striker leaves a lot to be desired especially when big teams do not give him any space. Akin to the Arsenal match, Haaland was anonymous during the 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield, last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-manchester-city-arsenal-play-goalless-draw-to-help-liverpool-secure-no1-spot-706339"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Premier League: Manchester City, Arsenal play goalless draw, help Liverpool secure no. 1 spot</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Guardiola on title charge</strong></h2>

<p>During the post-match conference, Guardiola conceded that his treble-winning side was not the favourite to win the title but Liverpool with Arsenal on the second spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Questioned if there were concerns that with only 27 points to play for, his team would fail to catch the two teams in front of him, the Man City boss gave a measured response.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s not in our hands. All we can do is think of Aston Villa [on Wednesday]. If you are top of the league – like we’ve been before – you are favourites," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-not-in-our-hands-guardiola-on-premier-league-title-race-after-arsenal-draw-706523"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;‘It’s not in our hands’: Guardiola on Premier League title race after Arsenal draw</strong></a></p>

<p>The much-hyped title decider between the two teams was a rather dull affair with both managers refusing to take the extra risk to secure the three points.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Liverpool came from behind to secure a 2-1 win against Brighton at Anfield to end Matchweek-29 on top of the table.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has blasted Erling Haaland for his timid performance against Arsenal on Sunday (Mar 31) during the title-decider clash.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has blasted Erling Haaland for his timid performance against Arsenal on Sunday (Mar 31) during the title-decider clash. The Manchester City striker had a tough day in the field as he could barely create any chances for his side. Keane highlighted it wasn't the first time that the Norwegian had struggled in big games, adding that his overall gameplay was comparable to a fourth-tier player. "The levels of his general play is so poor. Not just today, I think his laying stuff off, headers, whatever it might be - in front of goal he's the best in the world - but for his general play for such a player it is so poor," Keane told Sky Sports. "He has to improve that. He's almost like a League Two player, that's the way I look at him. His general play has to improve, and it will do over the next few years," Keane added. Despite breaking scoring records since his arrival in England last year, Haaland has largely remained a passenger in the blockbuster City side, coached by Pep Guardiola. The pundits largely agree that Haaland's all-round play as a striker leaves a lot to be desired especially when big teams do not give him any space. Akin to the Arsenal match, Haaland was anonymous during the 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield, last month. Also read | Premier League: Manchester City, Arsenal play goalless draw, help Liverpool secure no. 1 spot Guardiola on title charge During the post-match conference, Guardiola conceded that his treble-winning side was not the favourite to win the title but Liverpool with Arsenal on the second spot. Questioned if there were concerns that with only 27 points to play for, his team would fail to catch the two teams in front of him, the Man City boss gave a measured response. “It’s not in our hands. All we can do is think of Aston Villa [on Wednesday]. If you are top of the league – like we’ve been before – you are favourites," he said. Also read | ‘It’s not in our hands’: Guardiola on Premier League title race after Arsenal draw The much-hyped title decider between the two teams was a rather dull affair with both managers refusing to take the extra risk to secure the three points. Meanwhile, Liverpool came from behind to secure a 2-1 win against Brighton at Anfield to end Matchweek-29 on top of the table. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><b>Man City v Arsenal:&nbsp;</b>Manchester City and Arsenal are set to clash&nbsp;in a highly anticipated showdown at the summit of the table this Sunday afternoon, a fixture laden with significant implications for the Premier League title contention.</p>

<p>With only eight games left in the season, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City find themselves entrenched in a captivating battle for the top spot. Currently leading the pack, Arsenal holds the pole position, narrowly edging out Liverpool on goal difference, while Pep Guardiola's Manchester City trails closely behind by just one point in third place.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-ravi-aswhin-lambasts-fans-for-booing-mumbai-indians-skipper-hardik-pandya-705909">IPL 2024: Ravi Aswhin lambasts fans for booing Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya</a></p>

<p>Here's all live streaming details&nbsp;you need to know:&nbsp;</p>

<h2><b>When is Man City v Arsenal?</b></h2>

<p>Man City v Arsenal will take place on&nbsp;<b>Sunday 31st March 2024.</b></p>

<p>Check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/football-live-on-tv-tonight/">live football on TV</a>&nbsp;guide for the latest times and information.</p>

<h2><b>Man City v Arsenal kick-off time</b></h2>

<p>Man City v Arsenal will kick off at&nbsp;<b>4:30pm</b>.</p>

<h1><b>What TV channel is Man City v Arsenal on?</b></h1>

<p>You can watch the game live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=radiotimes-2016067&amp;awinmid=11005&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fshop%2Ftv%2Fsports"><b>Sky Sports</b></a><b>&nbsp;Premier League and Main Event</b>&nbsp;from 4pm.</p>

<p>You can add the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football channels for just £18 per month combined&nbsp;or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month.</p>

<h1><b>How to live stream Man City v Arsenal online</b></h1>

<p>Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the&nbsp;<b>Sky Go</b>&nbsp;app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.</p>

<p>You can also watch the match via&nbsp;NOW&nbsp;without signing up to a contract.</p>

<p>NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.</p>

<h2><b>Listen to Man City v Arsenal on radio</b></h2>

<p>You can listen to the match on&nbsp;<b>BBC Radio 5 Live</b>.</p>

<p>BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.</p>

<h2><b>How to watch Man City v Arsenal in the USA</b></h2>

<p>You can watch Man City v Arsenal live on<b>&nbsp;</b>Peacock&nbsp;at 10:30am ET.</p>

<p>Most Premier League matches will be shown on either&nbsp;FuboTV&nbsp;or&nbsp;Peacock&nbsp;in 2023/24.</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-kkrs-sunil-narine-becomes-fourth-player-to-play-500-or-more-t20s-check-full-list-inside-705875">IPL 2024: KKR's Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 or more T20s. Check full list inside</a></p>

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Man City v Arsenal: Manchester City and Arsenal are set to clash in a highly anticipated showdown at the summit of the table this Sunday afternoon, a fixture laden with significant implications for the Premier League title contention.

Man City v Arsenal: Manchester City and Arsenal are set to clash in a highly anticipated showdown at the summit of the table this Sunday afternoon, a fixture laden with significant implications for the Premier League title contention. With only eight games left in the season, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City find themselves entrenched in a captivating battle for the top spot. Currently leading the pack, Arsenal holds the pole position, narrowly edging out Liverpool on goal difference, while Pep Guardiola's Manchester City trails closely behind by just one point in third place. Also read | IPL 2024: Ravi Aswhin lambasts fans for booing Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya Here's all live streaming details you need to know: When is Man City v Arsenal? Man City v Arsenal will take place on Sunday 31st March 2024. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Man City v Arsenal kick-off time Man City v Arsenal will kick off at 4:30pm. What TV channel is Man City v Arsenal on? You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 4pm. You can add the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football channels for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month. How to live stream Man City v Arsenal online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports. Listen to Man City v Arsenal on radio You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app. How to watch Man City v Arsenal in the USA You can watch Man City v Arsenal live on Peacock at 10:30am ET. Most Premier League matches will be shown on either FuboTV or Peacock in 2023/24. Also read | IPL 2024: KKR's Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 or more T20s. Check full list inside (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Record Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has parted ways with his coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of the crucial clay season. The Serbian made the announcement on Wednesday (Mar 27), ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles under Ivanisevic's guidance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Croatian joined Djokovic's team in 2018 as the Serb looked for ways to improve his serve and overall gameplay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago,” Djokovic posted on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Djokovic is known for having animated reactions towards his team that sits in the stands during the matches. Often, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is seen venting his raw emotions towards the box, with&nbsp;Ivanisevic usually taking the stick for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Djokovic acknowledged that their working relationship had witnessed several ups and downs but their friendship remained intact.</p>

<p>“Our on court chemistry had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid. In fact, I’m proud to say (not sure he is) that apart from winning tournaments together we also had a side battle in Parchisi going on... for many years. And that tournament never stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for everything my friend. Love you," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Djokovic's struggles&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Having ended the 2023 season with three Grand Slams, Djokovic has not had the best of starts to 2024. He lost in the Australian Open semifinals to eventual winner Jannik Sinner before suffering a shock third-round loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.</p>

<p>Nardi, who is ranked No. 124, became the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing No. 122 Levin Anderson in 2008 in Miami. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-calls-2023-as-best-year-after-clinching-three-grand-slam-titles-672600"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Novak Djokovic calls 2023 as 'best year' after clinching three Grand Slam titles</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier this month, the Serb pulled out of the ongoing Miami Open to limit the number of events he plays this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At this stage of my career, I'm balancing my private and professional schedule. I'm sorry that I won't experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world," Djokovic wrote.</p>

<p>With the French Open approaching, Djokovic understands that he needs to incorporate some change in his training regime to get back to the top. The French Open takes place between May 26 to June 9 and Djokovic would be hoping to secure a fourth title in Paris.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


Record Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has parted ways with his coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of the crucial clay season. The Serbian made the announcement on Wednesday (Mar 27), ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles under Ivanisevic's guidance.

Record Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has parted ways with his coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of the crucial clay season. The Serbian made the announcement on Wednesday (Mar 27), ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles under Ivanisevic's guidance. The Croatian joined Djokovic's team in 2018 as the Serb looked for ways to improve his serve and overall gameplay. “Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago,” Djokovic posted on Instagram. Djokovic is known for having animated reactions towards his team that sits in the stands during the matches. Often, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is seen venting his raw emotions towards the box, with Ivanisevic usually taking the stick for it. Djokovic acknowledged that their working relationship had witnessed several ups and downs but their friendship remained intact. “Our on court chemistry had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid. In fact, I’m proud to say (not sure he is) that apart from winning tournaments together we also had a side battle in Parchisi going on... for many years. And that tournament never stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for everything my friend. Love you," he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) × Djokovic's struggles Having ended the 2023 season with three Grand Slams, Djokovic has not had the best of starts to 2024. He lost in the Australian Open semifinals to eventual winner Jannik Sinner before suffering a shock third-round loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells. Nardi, who is ranked No. 124, became the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing No. 122 Levin Anderson in 2008 in Miami. Also read | Novak Djokovic calls 2023 as 'best year' after clinching three Grand Slam titles Earlier this month, the Serb pulled out of the ongoing Miami Open to limit the number of events he plays this year. "At this stage of my career, I'm balancing my private and professional schedule. I'm sorry that I won't experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world," Djokovic wrote. With the French Open approaching, Djokovic understands that he needs to incorporate some change in his training regime to get back to the top. The French Open takes place between May 26 to June 9 and Djokovic would be hoping to secure a fourth title in Paris. (With inputs from agencies)

Novak Djokovic parts ways with coach Goran Ivanisevic amid tough start to 2024 season

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - the two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions will be hoping to shrug off the disappointment of last year when they failed to qualify for the playoffs after winning only six games. The franchise showed they were not here to muck around in the auction by splurging a staggering Rs 24.75 crore to acquire the services of Mitchell Starc -- making him the most expensive buy in the 17-year history of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><b>Kolkata Knight Riders</b></h2>

<p><strong>Home:</strong> Eden Gardens, Kolkata</p>

<p><strong>Best Performance: </strong>Winners in 2012 &amp; 2014</p>

<p><strong>Captain: </strong>Shreyas Iyer</p>

<p><strong>Vice Captain:</strong> Nitish Rana</p>

<h2><strong>KKR IPL 2024 Auction Buys:</strong></h2>

<p>Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, K.S. Bharat, Ramandeep Singh,&nbsp;Angkrish Raghuvanshi,&nbsp;Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Rahman, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Gus Atkinson</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kkr-complete-squad-2024-ipl-2024-auction-kolkata-knight-riders-players-list-captain-batsmen-bowlers-keeper-670945"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;KKR complete squad 2024 IPL 2024 Auction Kolkata Knight Riders players list, captain, batsmen, bowlers, keeper</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>KKR Full Squad 2024</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Squad:</strong> Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer (c), Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera,&nbsp;Sakib Hussain.</p>

<h2><strong>Team News (Injuries &amp; Replacements)</strong></h2>

<p>Jason Roy pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons. Phil Salt has been called as his replacement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gus Atkinson will also not participate in the tournament and has been replaced by Dushmantha Chameera.</p>

<h2><strong>KKR Probable Playing XI</strong></h2>

<p><strong>KKR probable playing XI: </strong>Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Chetan Sakariya, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora</p>

<h2><strong>KKR Schedule:</strong></h2>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad- March 23&nbsp;- Eden Gardens, Kolkata - 7:30 PM IST</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru - March 29&nbsp;- Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - 7:30 PM IST</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;vs Delhi Capitals, - April 3&nbsp;- ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam - 7:30 PM IST</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - the two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions will be hoping to shrug off the disappointment of last year when they failed to qualify for the playoffs after winning only six games.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - the two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions will be hoping to shrug off the disappointment of last year when they failed to qualify for the playoffs after winning only six games. The franchise showed they were not here to muck around in the auction by splurging a staggering Rs 24.75 crore to acquire the services of Mitchell Starc -- making him the most expensive buy in the 17-year history of the tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders Home: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Best Performance: Winners in 2012 & 2014 Captain: Shreyas Iyer Vice Captain: Nitish Rana KKR IPL 2024 Auction Buys: Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, K.S. Bharat, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Rahman, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Gus Atkinson Also read | KKR complete squad 2024 IPL 2024 Auction Kolkata Knight Riders players list, captain, batsmen, bowlers, keeper KKR Full Squad 2024 Squad: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer (c), Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain. Team News (Injuries & Replacements) Jason Roy pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons. Phil Salt has been called as his replacement. Gus Atkinson will also not participate in the tournament and has been replaced by Dushmantha Chameera. KKR Probable Playing XI KKR probable playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Chetan Sakariya, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora KKR Schedule: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad- March 23 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata - 7:30 PM IST Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru - March 29 - Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - 7:30 PM IST Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, - April 3 - ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam - 7:30 PM IST

KKR 2024 Full Updated squad: IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders probable XI, replacement, schedule, Captain

<p>Manchester City player&nbsp;Joao Cancelo, currently on loan at Barcelona, has admitted disagreements were the reason for the breakdown in his relationship with Pep Guardiola but added that "life goes on".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cancelo was a key part of Guardiola's Man City squad before he made the shock loan move to Bayern Munich in January 2022, before eventually arriving at the Spanish club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are things we didn't agree on, we're not obligated to agree on everything. I had things I didn't agree on or he didn't agree with something I said, it was just that," Cancelo told Portuguese media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But I don't have resentment, I am very grateful. Life goes on, I am very, very happy here."</p>

<p>While Cancelo revealed disagreements were the reason for the fallout, Guardiola has never openly discussed the issue but maintained that Cancelo wanted regular game time and agreed to his departure as a result.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-transfer-news-barcelona-bolster-squad-with-dual-signing-of-joao-felix-and-joao-cancelo-on-loan-631588"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Football Transfer News: Barcelona bolster squad with dual signing of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on loan</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Future move for Cancelo</strong></h2>

<p>Quizzed about what the future holds for him, Cancelo said he hoped to stay at the Catalan club beyond the loan period.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At the moment they haven't told me anything, but I hope I can stay. I'm doing everything to make that happen. I really want to play for Benfica, really, but I want to play two or three more years here," said Cancelo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Although we have financial problems, I am delighted to be here. After Benfica, it is the club that I always liked. Pepe told me many times that he was a player for Real Madrid, but I told him that it was for Barcelona. The truth is that I am where I always wanted to be."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/barcelona-owe-over-212-million-in-transfer-fees-to-leeds-man-city-and-bayern-report-645225"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Barcelona owe over $212 million in transfer fees to Leeds, Man City and Bayern: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>After Cancelo left City, Guardiola's men went on to win a historic treble. In his absence, the club has routinely played Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake as well as new recruit&nbsp;Josko Gvardiol on the leftback position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the Portugue fullback's attacking attributes, he struggled in his defensive duties which prompted Guardiola to make the changes in the squad composition. The tactical switch was one of the reasons why City managed to win nearly all the major trophies last season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cancelo, meanwhile, has enjoyed a fruitful association with Barcelona boss Xavi and is a crucial part of the team which has been ravaged by injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Manchester City player Joao Cancelo, currently on loan at Barcelona, has admitted disagreements were the reason for the breakdown in his relationship with Pep Guardiola but added that "life goes on".

Manchester City player Joao Cancelo, currently on loan at Barcelona, has admitted disagreements were the reason for the breakdown in his relationship with Pep Guardiola but added that "life goes on". Cancelo was a key part of Guardiola's Man City squad before he made the shock loan move to Bayern Munich in January 2022, before eventually arriving at the Spanish club. "There are things we didn't agree on, we're not obligated to agree on everything. I had things I didn't agree on or he didn't agree with something I said, it was just that," Cancelo told Portuguese media. "But I don't have resentment, I am very grateful. Life goes on, I am very, very happy here." While Cancelo revealed disagreements were the reason for the fallout, Guardiola has never openly discussed the issue but maintained that Cancelo wanted regular game time and agreed to his departure as a result. Also read | Football Transfer News: Barcelona bolster squad with dual signing of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on loan Future move for Cancelo Quizzed about what the future holds for him, Cancelo said he hoped to stay at the Catalan club beyond the loan period. "At the moment they haven't told me anything, but I hope I can stay. I'm doing everything to make that happen. I really want to play for Benfica, really, but I want to play two or three more years here," said Cancelo. "Although we have financial problems, I am delighted to be here. After Benfica, it is the club that I always liked. Pepe told me many times that he was a player for Real Madrid, but I told him that it was for Barcelona. The truth is that I am where I always wanted to be." Also read | Barcelona owe over $212 million in transfer fees to Leeds, Man City and Bayern: Report After Cancelo left City, Guardiola's men went on to win a historic treble. In his absence, the club has routinely played Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake as well as new recruit Josko Gvardiol on the leftback position. Despite the Portugue fullback's attacking attributes, he struggled in his defensive duties which prompted Guardiola to make the changes in the squad composition. The tactical switch was one of the reasons why City managed to win nearly all the major trophies last season. Cancelo, meanwhile, has enjoyed a fruitful association with Barcelona boss Xavi and is a crucial part of the team which has been ravaged by injuries. (With inputs from agencies)

Man City reject Joao Cancelo reveals reason behind fallout with Pep Guardiola

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<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, RCB, officially rechristened itself as Royal Challengers Bengaluru during a glitzy ceremony held in front of a packed Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday (Mar 19).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The highly anticipated RCB Unbox event celebrated the franchise's history as well as recent successes with an attempt to reinvigorate the brand with a new name and a brand new jersey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event kickstarted with the RCB men's team giving a guard of honour to newly crowned Women's Premier League (WPL) champions - Smriti Mandhana's RCB-Women team.</p>

<p>Afterwards, former captain Virat Kohli, alongside current skipper Faf du Plessis and Mandhana unveiled the new jersey and name.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, the state government of Karnataka in 2014 changed the name of the city to Bengaluru from Bangalore. Since then, there had been demands that the franchise management change the name but the team stuck with the name adopted in 2008, during the inaugural edition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The likes of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have also changed their names in the recent past.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-unbox-2024-live-updates-check-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-701448"><b>Also read |&nbsp;RCB Unbox Event 2024 LIVE Updates: Virat Kohli unveils new RCB jersey</b></a></p>

<h2><strong>RCB fans elated</strong></h2>

<p>The fans of the IPL franchise celebrated the name change and thanked the club for finally listening to their demands. Some hoped that the name change would bring the first IPL silverware for the men's team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thank you RCB management for finally listening to fans. We needed this," said one fan, while another commented: "Finally after so many years, they have made the decision to change Bangalore to BENGALURU. Thank you!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>A third added: "Hopefully, the name change brings luck and RCB win their first IPL trophy."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite being hugely popular among cricket fans, RCB is yet to win the coveted IPL trophy. The previous 16 seasons have seen the team come perilously close to the title on three separate occasions but falling at the final hurdle.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-rcb-captain-faf-du-plessis-recalls-how-he-connected-instantly-with-virat-kohli-698060"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;IPL 2024: RCB captain Faf du Plessis recalls how he connected instantly with Virat Kohli</strong></a></p>

<p>The last time RCB qualified for the final was in 2016 when Sunrisers Hyderabad stopped Virat Kohli and co. from winning the maiden title.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>RCB will start their 2024 campaign on the opening day of the tournament by squaring up against defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 22.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, RCB, officially rechristened itself as Royal Challengers Bengaluru during a glitzy ceremony held in front of a packed Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday (Mar 19).

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, RCB, officially rechristened itself as Royal Challengers Bengaluru during a glitzy ceremony held in front of a packed Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday (Mar 19). The highly anticipated RCB Unbox event celebrated the franchise's history as well as recent successes with an attempt to reinvigorate the brand with a new name and a brand new jersey. The event kickstarted with the RCB men's team giving a guard of honour to newly crowned Women's Premier League (WPL) champions - Smriti Mandhana's RCB-Women team. Afterwards, former captain Virat Kohli, alongside current skipper Faf du Plessis and Mandhana unveiled the new jersey and name. The City we love, the Heritage we embrace, and this is the time for our ಹೊಸ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ. PRESENTING TO YOU, ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU, ನಿಮ್ಮ ತಂಡ, ನಿಮ್ಮ RCB!#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #RCBUnbox pic.twitter.com/harurFXclC — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 19, 2024 × Notably, the state government of Karnataka in 2014 changed the name of the city to Bengaluru from Bangalore. Since then, there had been demands that the franchise management change the name but the team stuck with the name adopted in 2008, during the inaugural edition. The likes of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have also changed their names in the recent past. Also read | RCB Unbox Event 2024 LIVE Updates: Virat Kohli unveils new RCB jersey RCB fans elated The fans of the IPL franchise celebrated the name change and thanked the club for finally listening to their demands. Some hoped that the name change would bring the first IPL silverware for the men's team. "Thank you RCB management for finally listening to fans. We needed this," said one fan, while another commented: "Finally after so many years, they have made the decision to change Bangalore to BENGALURU. Thank you!" A third added: "Hopefully, the name change brings luck and RCB win their first IPL trophy." Despite being hugely popular among cricket fans, RCB is yet to win the coveted IPL trophy. The previous 16 seasons have seen the team come perilously close to the title on three separate occasions but falling at the final hurdle. Also read | IPL 2024: RCB captain Faf du Plessis recalls how he connected instantly with Virat Kohli The last time RCB qualified for the final was in 2016 when Sunrisers Hyderabad stopped Virat Kohli and co. from winning the maiden title. RCB will start their 2024 campaign on the opening day of the tournament by squaring up against defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 22. (With inputs from agencies)

RCB officially change name to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in glitzy ceremony

<p>Football fans in Hong Kong who turned up to watch Lionel Messi during an exhibition match last month and were left disappointed by the Argentine superstar's absence will receive a 50 per cent refund, as long as they don't launch legal action, per a report in AFP news agency.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Organiser Tatler Asia on Monday (Mar 18) said those who purchased tickets through official channels for the match would be offered a 50 per cent refund. It added that those seeking the refund will have to agree to terms and conditions that include&nbsp;not pursuing "proceedings before any court of law, tribunal (or) regulatory authority".</p>

<p>Notably, the capacity crowd had paid as much as&nbsp;880 Hong Kong dollars ($110) to 4,880 Hong Kong dollars ($624) per person to watch Messi recreate his magic on field for Inter Miami during a tour match against a Hong Kong select XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner sat on the bench with an injury, drawing boos from the crowd. The controversy snowballed with China seeing his absence as a political snub.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Messi opted to play against Vissel Kobe in Japan later, having also played in Saudi Arabia before the match in Hong Kong.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-to-start-on-bench-in-tokyo-after-hong-kong-controversy-687823"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Lionel Messi to start on bench in Tokyo after Hong Kong controversy</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Messi's statement&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Due to Messi’s absence and fan criticism, the Beijing Football Authority also opted not to host the Argentine captain and his side.&nbsp;Earlier, Argentina were set to face recently crowned African champions Ivory Coast in a friendly match during the current international break.</p>

<p>Messi, who usually refrains from commenting on such matters, released a video in Spanish where he explained his position and what prompted him to not play the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’ve heard people say that I didn’t want to play (in Hong Kong) for political reasons and many other reasons that are totally untrue,” said Messi.</p>

<p>“Had that been the case, I wouldn’t have even travelled to Japan or visited China as many times as I have," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-clears-air-on-missing-inter-miamis-friendly-in-china-says-no-political-reasons-watch-691862"><strong>Watch | Lionel Messi clears air on missing Inter Miami friendly, says 'no political reasons'</strong></a></p>

<p>A day before the Hong Kong match, Messi said&nbsp;he tried to play in front of the fans that came to watch Inter Miami’s training session. “I did all I could,” he said. “But I really couldn’t play. I felt discomfort and there was a risk it’d get worse.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Football fans in Hong Kong who turned up to watch Lionel Messi during an exhibition match last month and were left disappointed by the Argentine superstar's absence will receive a 50 per cent refund, as long as they don't launch legal action, per a report in AFP news agency.

Football fans in Hong Kong who turned up to watch Lionel Messi during an exhibition match last month and were left disappointed by the Argentine superstar's absence will receive a 50 per cent refund, as long as they don't launch legal action, per a report in AFP news agency. Organiser Tatler Asia on Monday (Mar 18) said those who purchased tickets through official channels for the match would be offered a 50 per cent refund. It added that those seeking the refund will have to agree to terms and conditions that include not pursuing "proceedings before any court of law, tribunal (or) regulatory authority". Notably, the capacity crowd had paid as much as 880 Hong Kong dollars ($110) to 4,880 Hong Kong dollars ($624) per person to watch Messi recreate his magic on field for Inter Miami during a tour match against a Hong Kong select XI. However, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner sat on the bench with an injury, drawing boos from the crowd. The controversy snowballed with China seeing his absence as a political snub. Notably, Messi opted to play against Vissel Kobe in Japan later, having also played in Saudi Arabia before the match in Hong Kong. Also read | Lionel Messi to start on bench in Tokyo after Hong Kong controversy Messi's statement Due to Messi’s absence and fan criticism, the Beijing Football Authority also opted not to host the Argentine captain and his side. Earlier, Argentina were set to face recently crowned African champions Ivory Coast in a friendly match during the current international break. Messi, who usually refrains from commenting on such matters, released a video in Spanish where he explained his position and what prompted him to not play the match. “I’ve heard people say that I didn’t want to play (in Hong Kong) for political reasons and many other reasons that are totally untrue,” said Messi. “Had that been the case, I wouldn’t have even travelled to Japan or visited China as many times as I have," he added. Watch | Lionel Messi clears air on missing Inter Miami friendly, says 'no political reasons' A day before the Hong Kong match, Messi said he tried to play in front of the fans that came to watch Inter Miami’s training session. “I did all I could,” he said. “But I really couldn’t play. I felt discomfort and there was a risk it’d get worse.” (With inputs from agencies)

Lionel Messi-Hong Kong controversy: Fans to receive 50% refund after Argentine star missed friendly match

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<p>Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been given the green light to participate in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), albeit with a caveat. The doctors declared Iyer fit but warned not to lunge too much while playing the forward defence as it could aggravate his recurring back injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iyer had missed out the last two days of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy final, citing back issues. Afterwards, reports started swirling around that Iyer might skip the initial phase of IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He is fit to play, a specialist spine doctor was consulted in Mumbai who has advised him not to stretch his leg too forward while defending the ball. He has joined IPL franchise KKR and he can play,” a source in the Indian cricket board was quoted as saying by&nbsp;<em>The Indian Express</em>.</p>

<p>Iyer, who scored an impressive 95 in the second innings against Vidarbha, had to be attended twice for back pain, later undergoing scans for the same, raising questions on his availability for KKR’s opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bcci-drops-shreyas-iyer-and-ishan-kishan-from-central-contract-check-full-list-of-players-inside-694796"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;BCCI drops Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from central contract. Check full list of players</strong></a></p>

<p>Iyer and his back injury have made enough headlines over the past 18 months. The right-handed batter underwent back surgery last year that kept him out of action for nearly six months, during which he missed last year’s IPL and the World Test Championship final against Australia in June, which India lost.</p>

<p>Iyer returned to action ahead of the Asia Cup in August before featuring at number four in the home World Cup later in the year. His exploits helped India reach the finals, but he failed to inspire the home team to go past the mighty Aussies as they won the all-important clash by six wickets to lift the trophy for a record sixth time.</p>

<h2>IPL 2024 to start</h2>

<p>The latest edition of the IPL will begin on March 22 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings squaring up against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR are two-time champions and would hope that Iyer plays the entire tournament for the franchise to have a better chance of reaching the knockouts. Prior to KKR, Iyer was a pivotal part of Delhi Capitals and led them to their first playoffs in 2019 after seven seasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been given the green light to participate in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), albeit with a caveat.

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been given the green light to participate in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), albeit with a caveat. The doctors declared Iyer fit but warned not to lunge too much while playing the forward defence as it could aggravate his recurring back injury. Iyer had missed out the last two days of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy final, citing back issues. Afterwards, reports started swirling around that Iyer might skip the initial phase of IPL. “He is fit to play, a specialist spine doctor was consulted in Mumbai who has advised him not to stretch his leg too forward while defending the ball. He has joined IPL franchise KKR and he can play,” a source in the Indian cricket board was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. Iyer, who scored an impressive 95 in the second innings against Vidarbha, had to be attended twice for back pain, later undergoing scans for the same, raising questions on his availability for KKR’s opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23. Also read | BCCI drops Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from central contract. Check full list of players Iyer and his back injury have made enough headlines over the past 18 months. The right-handed batter underwent back surgery last year that kept him out of action for nearly six months, during which he missed last year’s IPL and the World Test Championship final against Australia in June, which India lost. Iyer returned to action ahead of the Asia Cup in August before featuring at number four in the home World Cup later in the year. His exploits helped India reach the finals, but he failed to inspire the home team to go past the mighty Aussies as they won the all-important clash by six wickets to lift the trophy for a record sixth time. IPL 2024 to start The latest edition of the IPL will begin on March 22 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings squaring up against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. KKR are two-time champions and would hope that Iyer plays the entire tournament for the franchise to have a better chance of reaching the knockouts. Prior to KKR, Iyer was a pivotal part of Delhi Capitals and led them to their first playoffs in 2019 after seven seasons. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024: KKR captain Shreyas Iyer declared fit to play, but with a caveat

While blind Cricket has been in India for nearly three decades it has gained momentum ever since Cricket Association for the blind in India was constituted as the sports Apex body, since then the enthusiastic Indian team has won all three editions of the T20 World Cups. Adding weight to Blind Cricket in India is Samarth by Hyundai an initiative which aims to help create a more aware and inclusive Society for people with disabilities. Watch to know more!

Hyundai's Samarth Championship for blind cricket bats for an equal playing field

The Indian Premier League (IPL) season is all set to start on March 22 with Indian players once again ready to make their mark. Over the years, Indian players have taken the IPL by storm scoring runs left, right and center. Ahead of the upcoming season of the IPL, here is a look at the list of Indian players to score the fastest hundred in the premier tournament.

IPL 2024: Fastest IPL Hundreds From Indian Players

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a lot of high-scoring matches over the years since the inception in 2008. There have been five double-ton partnerships as well in the tournament history with Virat Kohli featuring in three of them. Here are some of the highest partnerships for any wicket in the league which starts on March 22 for 2024 season.

Highest partnerships in IPL

Jammu and Kashmir police is hosting the 23rd all India Police water sports championship. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the event in Srinagar today (March 4).

Kashmir: J&K police hosts 23rd all India Police water sports championship

There have been teams that have had several batters to have crossed the 100-run mark on numerous occasions in international cricket.

Teams with most international 100s in men's cricket

<p>Australia's men's cricket team romped to a comfortable 172-run win against New Zealand in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 3) to take lead in the two-match Test series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite making a comeback of sorts on the third day, courtesy of a composed innings from 24-year-old Rachin Ravindra, the Kiwis faltered on the fourth day as Nathan Lyon weaved magic with his fingers, accounting for six New Zealand scalps, whilst only conceding 65 runs in 26 overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hosts resumed their second innings at 111/3, needing&nbsp;258 runs to complete a record victory. With Ravindra and&nbsp;Daryl Mitchell at the crease, the Kiwis may have harboured the possibility of achieving the impossible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand’s highest successful fourth-innings run chase remains the 324 they scored against Pakistan at Christchurch in 1994. Their highest at Basin Reserve was the 285 they scored to beat Sri Lanka last year.</p>

<p>The two batters started the day cautiously but as the pitch appeared to break a bit, Lyon came into the picture. The off-spinner claimed the wickets of Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Glenn Philips in two overs - effectively ending New Zealand's stoic resistance.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/aus-vs-nz-1st-test-nathan-lyon-admits-frustration-over-australias-collapse-in-second-innings-695898"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;AUS vs NZ, 1st Test: Nathan Lyon admits 'frustration' over Australia's collapse in second innings</strong></a></p>

<p>Mitchell did provide some rearguard action by holding onto the opposite end, as tightly as he could -&nbsp;&nbsp;scoring 38 off 130 balls before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Winning the moments&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Test match was a classic case of the winning team playing the big moments better. During the second innings, Australia were briefly put under the pump as Phillips took an impressive five-fer. Just when it looked like the visitors will post an under-par total, Lyon stepped up with the bat and top-scored with 41 to set a target of 369 for Zealand.</p>

<p>This was the second instance in his Test career that Lyon emerged as the top scorer for Australia in an innings. Meanwhile, it was Cameron&nbsp;Green's magnificent unbeaten 174 in the first innings that laid the foundation for Australia's victory.</p>

<p>With Australia ahead, the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand will attempt to make a comeback in the&nbsp;Trans-Tasmanian rivalry which resumes with the second Test on Friday (Mar 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.</p>


Australia's men's cricket team romped to a comfortable 172-run win against New Zealand in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 3) to take lead in the two-match Test series.

Australia's men's cricket team romped to a comfortable 172-run win against New Zealand in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 3) to take lead in the two-match Test series. Despite making a comeback of sorts on the third day, courtesy of a composed innings from 24-year-old Rachin Ravindra, the Kiwis faltered on the fourth day as Nathan Lyon weaved magic with his fingers, accounting for six New Zealand scalps, whilst only conceding 65 runs in 26 overs. The hosts resumed their second innings at 111/3, needing 258 runs to complete a record victory. With Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell at the crease, the Kiwis may have harboured the possibility of achieving the impossible. New Zealand’s highest successful fourth-innings run chase remains the 324 they scored against Pakistan at Christchurch in 1994. Their highest at Basin Reserve was the 285 they scored to beat Sri Lanka last year. The two batters started the day cautiously but as the pitch appeared to break a bit, Lyon came into the picture. The off-spinner claimed the wickets of Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Glenn Philips in two overs - effectively ending New Zealand's stoic resistance. Also read | AUS vs NZ, 1st Test: Nathan Lyon admits 'frustration' over Australia's collapse in second innings Mitchell did provide some rearguard action by holding onto the opposite end, as tightly as he could - scoring 38 off 130 balls before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. Winning the moments The Test match was a classic case of the winning team playing the big moments better. During the second innings, Australia were briefly put under the pump as Phillips took an impressive five-fer. Just when it looked like the visitors will post an under-par total, Lyon stepped up with the bat and top-scored with 41 to set a target of 369 for Zealand. This was the second instance in his Test career that Lyon emerged as the top scorer for Australia in an innings. Meanwhile, it was Cameron Green's magnificent unbeaten 174 in the first innings that laid the foundation for Australia's victory. With Australia ahead, the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand will attempt to make a comeback in the Trans-Tasmanian rivalry which resumes with the second Test on Friday (Mar 8) at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

NZ vs AUS: Lyon spins Australia to victory as Kiwis go down by 172 runs in 1st Test

<p>Saudi Arabia could soon become the fourth Asian country to host the FIFA World Cup after the nation officially launched its bid on Friday (Mar 1). Saudi Arabia is now the front-runner to secure the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after FIFA had earlier announced them as the only candidate. The bid was made officially under the campaign slogan “Growing. Together" as Saudi Arabia intends to replicate its gulf neighbour&nbsp;Qatar, which hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022.</p>

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<h2><strong>Saudi Arabia bids for FIFA World Cup</strong></h2>

<p>"This campaign is powered by the hopes and dreams of 32 million people in Saudi Arabia," the head of the SAFF bid unit, Hammad Albalawi, said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Our responsibility is to submit the best possible bid to FIFA, make our country proud, and fulfill the trust placed upon us by more than 130 Member Associations across the world who supported our bid," it added.</p>

<p>After a decent success during the FIFA World&nbsp; Cup 2022 in Qatar, Saudi Arabia did not hide its intentions and announced its desire to host the most-watched event on the planet. In the build-up to the official bid, Saudi Arabia has been preparing itself with lucrative football brands in the nation and&nbsp;revamping the&nbsp;Saudi Pro League (SPL), where some of the best players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and others are applying their trade.</p>

<p>The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) revealed its bid logo, website, as well as a short bid film that celebrates "the passion, spirit and diversity of football in Saudi Arabia".</p>

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<p>The Saudi Kingdom has made significant investments in sports as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform drive, which wants to establish Saudi Arabia as a hub for commerce, tourism and sports.</p>

<p>The men's tennis governing body, the ATP, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a "multi-year strategic partnership" on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Since 2021, PIF has made significant investments in several major sports, such as the establishment of the LIV golf circuit, which is a competitor to the PGA, and the acquisition of Newcastle United, an English Premier League team.</p>


Saudi Arabia could soon become the fourth Asian country to host the FIFA World Cup after the nation officially launched its bid on Friday (Mar 1). Saudi Arabia is now the front-runner to secure the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after FIFA had earlier announced them as the only candidate.

Saudi Arabia could soon become the fourth Asian country to host the FIFA World Cup after the nation officially launched its bid on Friday (Mar 1). Saudi Arabia is now the front-runner to secure the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after FIFA had earlier announced them as the only candidate. The bid was made officially under the campaign slogan “Growing. Together" as Saudi Arabia intends to replicate its gulf neighbour Qatar, which hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022. #GrowingTogether 🌎 Read more about the #Saudi2034bid official campaign launch here. — Saudi Arabian Football Federation (@saudiff_en) March 1, 2024 × Saudi Arabia bids for FIFA World Cup "This campaign is powered by the hopes and dreams of 32 million people in Saudi Arabia," the head of the SAFF bid unit, Hammad Albalawi, said in a statement. "Our responsibility is to submit the best possible bid to FIFA, make our country proud, and fulfill the trust placed upon us by more than 130 Member Associations across the world who supported our bid," it added. After a decent success during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Saudi Arabia did not hide its intentions and announced its desire to host the most-watched event on the planet. In the build-up to the official bid, Saudi Arabia has been preparing itself with lucrative football brands in the nation and revamping the Saudi Pro League (SPL), where some of the best players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and others are applying their trade. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) revealed its bid logo, website, as well as a short bid film that celebrates "the passion, spirit and diversity of football in Saudi Arabia". ALSO READ | Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen handed title advantage as Bayern Munich drop points at Freiburg The Saudi Kingdom has made significant investments in sports as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform drive, which wants to establish Saudi Arabia as a hub for commerce, tourism and sports. The men's tennis governing body, the ATP, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a "multi-year strategic partnership" on Wednesday. Since 2021, PIF has made significant investments in several major sports, such as the establishment of the LIV golf circuit, which is a competitor to the PGA, and the acquisition of Newcastle United, an English Premier League team.

Saudi Arabia ready to host 2034 FIFA World Cup, launches official bid with campaign slogan 'Growing. Together'

Several top batters across different eras have made the cut, but it’s the former England captain who tops the list. Watch to know more!

Players to Hit Most Test Hundreds against India

<p>The upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) second edition is scheduled to commence on Friday, 23 February 2024, featuring an inaugural match between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals.</p>

<p>The opening ceremony for WPL 2024 is slated to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Renowned Bollywood actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Shahid Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, and Tiger Shroff are expected to grace the event with their remarkable performances.</p>

<h2><strong>Where will the first match of the WPL 2024 be held?</strong></h2>

<p>Last year's finalists Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will be competing in the opening match in Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.</p>

<h2><strong>WPL 2024 Match timings</strong></h2>

<p>The upcoming edition will be hosted by Delhi and Bengaluru. All matches will start at 7:30 pm.</p>

<p><strong>Who will be performing at the opening ceremony of the WPL 2024?</strong></p>

<p>The opening ceremony of the second season of WPL will be a star-studded affair. The official account of the WPL has announced that Actors Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Karthik Aryan are set to perform. As per news agency ANI, from singers to Bollywood actors, who's who of the Indian film industry will be going to add a filmy touch to the inaugural event.</p>

<h2><strong>When will WPL 2024 opening ceremony start?</strong></h2>

<p>The opening ceremony will be held an hour before the match starts. The viewers can watch the performances LIVE at 6.30 pm&nbsp;on 23 February.</p>

<h2><strong>Where to watch the live-streaming of WPL 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>WPL 2024 will be telecasted on Sports 18. The live-streaming of the matches will be available on Jio Cinemas.</p>

<h2><strong>WPL 2024 final teams and players name:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Delhi Capitals:</strong></p>

<p>Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shefali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland*, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari.</p>

<p><strong>Gujarat Giants:</strong></p>

<p>Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:</strong></p>

<p>Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humaira Kazi, Issy Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Fatima Jaffer, Keerthana Balakrishnan</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore:</strong></p>

<p>Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight (withdrawn), Indrani Roy, Shraddha Pokarkar, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux</p>

<p><strong>UP Warriorz:</strong></p>

<p>Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell (withdrawn, replaced by Chamari Athapaththu), Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Danni Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana</p>

<p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sachin-tendulkar-plays-cricket-with-locals-in-kashmir-shares-heartfelt-video-watch-692653">Sachin Tendulkar plays cricket with locals in Kashmir, shares heartfelt video – WATCH</a></p>

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The upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) second edition is scheduled to commence on Friday, 23 February 2024, featuring an inaugural match between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals.

The upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) second edition is scheduled to commence on Friday, 23 February 2024, featuring an inaugural match between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals. The opening ceremony for WPL 2024 is slated to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Renowned Bollywood actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Shahid Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, and Tiger Shroff are expected to grace the event with their remarkable performances. Where will the first match of the WPL 2024 be held? Last year's finalists Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will be competing in the opening match in Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. WPL 2024 Match timings The upcoming edition will be hosted by Delhi and Bengaluru. All matches will start at 7:30 pm. Who will be performing at the opening ceremony of the WPL 2024? The opening ceremony of the second season of WPL will be a star-studded affair. The official account of the WPL has announced that Actors Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Karthik Aryan are set to perform. As per news agency ANI, from singers to Bollywood actors, who's who of the Indian film industry will be going to add a filmy touch to the inaugural event. When will WPL 2024 opening ceremony start? The opening ceremony will be held an hour before the match starts. The viewers can watch the performances LIVE at 6.30 pm on 23 February. Where to watch the live-streaming of WPL 2024? WPL 2024 will be telecasted on Sports 18. The live-streaming of the matches will be available on Jio Cinemas. WPL 2024 final teams and players name: Delhi Capitals: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shefali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland*, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari. Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan Mumbai Indians: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humaira Kazi, Issy Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Fatima Jaffer, Keerthana Balakrishnan Royal Challengers Bangalore: Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight (withdrawn), Indrani Roy, Shraddha Pokarkar, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell (withdrawn, replaced by Chamari Athapaththu), Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Danni Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana Also read | Sachin Tendulkar plays cricket with locals in Kashmir, shares heartfelt video – WATCH (With inputs from agencies)

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