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Justin Langer drops India coach plan after Rahul’s caution

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Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer with captain K.L. Rahul | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer was enticed by the prospect of becoming India’s head coach but K.L. Rahul’s word of caution regarding the “pressure and politics” that come with the job dissuaded him from pursuing the “amazing” opportunity. Langer, who served as Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach this IPL season, recalled a chat with franchise skipper and a senior member of the Indian team Rahul. Never say never, but… “You never say never. And the pressure of doing it in India… I was talking to KL (Rahul) and he said, ‘You know, if you think there’s pressure and politics in an IPL team, multiply that by a thousand… (that’s) coaching India,” said Langer. “That was a good bit of advice, I guess. It would be an amazing job, (but) I have (put myself out of contention),” he added. Before taking up the assignment with Super Giants this year, Langer had coached Australia from May 2018 to February 2022, helping the team navigate a difficult period in the aftermath of the infamous ball-tampering scandal. Under Langer’s guidance, Australia lifted its first-ever T20 World Cup title and also went on to win the Ashes. “I also know that it’s an all-encompassing role, and having done it for four years with the Australian team, honestly, it’s exhausting. And that’s the Australian job!,” the 53-year-old said. The BCCI has invited fresh applications for the head coach position, with a deadline set for May 27 as Rahul Dravid is set to exit after the T20 World Cup.

WWE King and Queen Of The Ring 2024 live streaming details: When and where to watch PLE in Jeddah

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia extends a warm welcome to the finest superstars of WWE to set the stage on fire with their high-octane action, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats. This historic event marks the first WWE King and Queen of the Ring tournament to be held outside of the United States, airing live from the Jeddah Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 25th, 2024, at 10:30 PM, exclusively on the Sony Sports Network. The ‘American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship in France, but now the Champion will be at war against WWE United States Champion Logan Paul in a Champion vs Champion match at Jeddah. If Cody wins, he will become a Grand Slam Champion, but if he doesn’t, Logan Paul may end up with two championships on his shoulders. Newly crowned Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch won the vacated title after winning an epic Battle Royal, to conquer the throne. Liv Morgan, the runner-up in the Battle Royal, got her opportunity for a shot at the title after successfully defeating Nia Jax, confirming her ticket for the showdown in Jeddah. Sami Zayn defied all the odds and did the unthinkable, defeating the Gunther at WrestleMania 40, thus ending his incredible 666-day reign as the Intercontinental Champion. But Sami has his hands full heading into his Triple Threat match against friend-turned-foe Chad Gable and the ‘Colossal’ Big Bronson Reed! Which TV channel will telecast WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 in India? WWE WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 will telecast LIVE on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD (Tamil & Telugu) on Saturday, 25th May at 10:30 PM.While the show goes live at 10:30 PM, the WWE fun begins an hour early on Extraaa Dhamaal from 9:30 PM onwards. Sneha Namananddi and Rohan Khurana will host the royal pre-show with an in-house expert and WWE Superfans from India! Where can I stream WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 online in India? WWE King and Queen of the Ring will stream live only on the Sony LIV. Published On: May 24, 2024

West Indies beat South Africa in first T20I at Sabina Park to draw first blood in three-match contest – India TV

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Image Source : CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA Brandon King and Rassie van der Dussen with the series trophy. West Indies registered a 28-run victory over South Africa in the first of the three-match T20I series at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday (May 24). Stand-in captain Brandon King looked in sensational touch in the T20I series opener after the South African skipper for the series Rassie van der Dussen won the toss and chose to field first. King, who won the Player of the Match, took the depleted South African bowling attack to task and stamped his authority at Sabina Park, hosting its first international game in almost 24 months. King lost his opening partner Johnson Charles on the fourth delivery of the fourth over. However, it didn’t restrain him in any way as he made full use of the powerplay restrictions early on. King’s swashbuckling knock of 79 off 45 balls helped the Windies put the pressure back on the tourists. The West Indian skipper struck six fours and as many boundaries during his knock and batted at an impressive strike rate of 175.55. King’s departure on the last ball of the 11th over helped the Proteas claw their way back into the contest as they didn’t allow any other West Indian batter to break the shackles at any stage of the game. Ottneil Baartman (3/26) and allrounder Andile Phehlukwayo (3/28) exercised plenty of discipline with the ball in hand and kept West Indies limited to 175 for the loss of eight wickets. The chase didn’t quite go South Africa’s way and they were behind the eight ball from the beginning. They lost Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickleton and Matthew Breetzke in quick succession and were tottering at 35/3 inside the powerplay. Unfazed by the wickets tumbling at the other end, Reeza Hendricks kept playing his strokes and gave King plenty of headaches in the field. Hendricks smashed six fours and as many maximums on his way to 87 off 51 balls and fell on the fourth delivery of the 20th over. Left-arm orthodox bowler Gudakesh Motie was the stand-out bowler for the Men in Maroon as he bagged figures of 3/25. Pacer Matthew Forde also claimed a three-wicket haul and delighted the home crowd.

West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies score after 3 overs is 34/0

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May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 34/0 after 3 overs, Brandon King at 28 runs and Johnson Charles at 0 runs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score, 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024 West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Welcome to the live coverage of 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024. Match will start on 24 May 2024 at 12:30 AMVenue : Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica West Indies squad – Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Matthew Forde, Obed McCoy, Shamar JosephSouth Africa squad – Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Anrich Nortje, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottniel Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi…Read More Follow all the updates here: May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 34/0 after 3 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West IndiesBrandon King 28 (16)Johnson Charles 0 (2)South AfricaGerald Coetzee 0/13 (1) May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Gerald Coetzee bowling . West Indies at 31/0 after 2.5 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Nothing going the bowler’s way at the moment. May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Six on Gerald Coetzee bowling . West Indies at 27/0 after 2.4 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: SIX! A well-directed bumper and two fielders in catching positions but the wind has taken the ball over the fence. May 24, 2024 12:43 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Gerald Coetzee bowling . West Indies at 21/0 after 2.3 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR LEG BYES! Hard-length ball aimed at the mid riff at about 139 clicks, Brandon King looks to swivel and pull but gets hurried and the ball goes off the thigh pad into the fine leg fence for a boundary. May 24, 2024 12:39 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 17/0 after 2 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West IndiesBrandon King 16 (10)Johnson Charles 0 (2)South AfricaLungi Ngidi 0/12 (1) May 24, 2024 12:38 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Six on Lungi Ngidi bowling . West Indies at 16/0 after 1.5 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: SIX! Brandon King doesn’t miss three times in a row and finally gets the big hit away. May 24, 2024 12:35 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Lungi Ngidi bowling . West Indies at 10/0 after 1.1 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Uh, oh! A bit of debut jitters from Ryan Rickelton as he makes a meal of that one. May 24, 2024 12:33 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies at 5/0 after 1 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West IndiesJohnson Charles 0 (2)Brandon King 5 (4)South AfricaBjorn Fortuin 0/5 (1) May 24, 2024 12:32 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Brandon King smashed a Four on Bjorn Fortuin bowling . West Indies at 4/0 after 0.2 overs West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! The last ball was just a sighter and Brandon King is underway with a fine shot. May 24, 2024 12:06 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Scores: South Africa Playing XI West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa (Playing XI) – Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottniel Baartman, Lungi Ngidi. May 24, 2024 12:06 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Scores: West Indies Playing XI West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: West Indies (Playing XI) – Brandon King (C), Johnson Charles (WK), Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Fabian Allen, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy. May 24, 2024 12:04 AM IST West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: Toss Update West Indies vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa won the toss and elected to field May 23, 2024 11:36 PM IST Welcome to the live coverage of 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024 West Indies vs South Africa Match Details 1st T20I of South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024 between West Indies and South Africa to be held at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica at 12:30 AM. Stay tuned for live updates.

Trent Boult Embracing Indian Culture As Rajasthan Royals Look To End IPL Title Drought

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Rajasthan Royals pacer Trent Boult is a superstar, a central figure in the franchise’s team for the IPL 2024 season. In India for the 17th edition of the campaign, Boult isn’t just enjoying delivering the good for the Royals on the field but is also embracing Indian culture. Not long after reaching India, Boult celebrated Holi. “My first time I celebrated Holi and I’m still getting the pink dye off my hair and off my face but yeah, amazing experience. Always fun to experience the culture in India,” Boult had said at the start of the IPL season. An out-and-out performer, the Kiwi pacer also give insights into his surname which indeed has a cricketing connection. “I, well my parents chose my name and I chose my career so I’m lucky to have a name like Boult when it comes to bowling. It’s always a funny pun when Lightning Boult comes out.” On the pitch, Boult impressed yet again as Rajasthan restricted Bengaluru to 172-8, a total they overhauled with six balls to spare in the do-or-die play-off at the world’s biggest cricket stadium on Wednesday. Bengaluru and Virat Kohli extend their wait for a first IPL title. Rajasthan will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last play-off on Friday in Chennai to decide Kolkata Knight Riders’ opponent in the final on May 26. Kolkata made their fourth IPL final after they hammered Hyderabad in the first play-off on Tuesday in Ahmedabad’s intense heat. Rajasthan, who won the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 under late Australian legend Shane Warne, bounced back from four losses in five matches including a washout. Bengaluru’s dream run ended after they rose from the bottom of the table after eight matches to win six in a row and make the play-offs. With AFP inputs Topics mentioned in this article

“Don’t Say A Word To Virat Kohli”: AB de Villiers’ Retort Amid Sunil Gavaskar’s Criticism

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli was at the center of heavy criticism over his performances in the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. As RCB lost 7 of their first 8 games of the tournament, Kohli was one of the players blamed for the team’s poor run, with his strike-rate becoming a constant talking point. Even the great Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Virat for his lack of intent, prompting a reply from the RCB star too. Now, AB de Villiers has also joined the debate, saying it wasn’t pleasing for him to see Virat in the line of fire. De Villiers, in a chat on Jio Cinema, even recalled his own experience of playing against Kohli, saying his message to teammates would be “do not say anything to Virat” as criticism seems to get the best out of him. “I thought it was… really bad for someone like that for a hero and a role model of the country to get so much criticism around that. But the way I know him, I just knew and that’s exactly what I mentioned on my show. I said, guys, you have no idea what happens to this guy when he catches criticism. The many years I’ve played against him, I used to tell the players in the team room, you do not say one word to Virat on the pitch because he will come out and he will score a big 100 if you try and chirp him,” De Villiers was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. “Maybe it was a blessing in disguise, getting a bit of criticism, because stuff like that motivates him so much,” he added. Speaking of Virat’s role at the T20 World Cup, De Villiers even went against the popular suggestion, saying the marquee batter shouldn’t open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma, and continue occupying the No. 3 spot. “I feel he’s a number three batsman and that’s where he’s most impactful. He’s almost like the captain of the batting team everywhere he goes. He keeps the calmness and the composure within the batting unit,” the former South Africa captain said. “I know Virat himself really enjoys opening, which is great. You’ve got to respect that from a man who’s played the game for many years. He understands his game really well and he understands what he wants out of the game as well. “But if I was playing a TV game, Xbox, he would come in at number three in my team. I feel there’s too much risk in those first couple of overs to go and ask Virat to take the game on, to hit the ball in the air. All I want him to do is to bat between overs 4 and 16-17, somewhere there. “I feel that’s where he’s best in the world by a country mile and that’s where he’s most impactful,” he asserted. Topics mentioned in this article

IPL 2024: Scratchy Rajasthan Royals end RCB’s sensational run with four-wicket win in Eliminator | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals managed to halt Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s juggernaut in the Indian Premier League, securing a hard-fought four-wicket victory in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.The RR bowlers produced an all-round effort, stopping RCB to 172 for 8. However, the their batters encountered difficulties during the middle overs in chase, allowing RCB to claw back in the match, which remained evenly poised for a significant portion of the second half. Despite the challenges, the inaugural IPL champions ultimately reached the target with an over to spare, finishing at 174 for 6, thanks to Rovman Powell’s composed unbeaten 16, which provided the necessary impetus in a tense conclusion. As he has done several times before this season, Riyan Parag (36 off 26) showcased deep resolve in an adverse situation to help Rajasthan stay alive in the tournament. It was Royals’ first win after four losses and an abandoned game.2008 winners Royals face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Friday for a place in the IPL final. The returning Shimron Hetmyer also played his part to perfection, scoring a crucial 26 off 14 balls.As It HappenedIn a contest wherein fortunes swung from one side to another, RR remained ahead with impactful performances throughout even though Mohammed Siraj (2/33) raised late hopes for RCB with wickets of Parag and Hetmyer in the 18th over,With 13 needed off last two overs, Powell found two fours off Lockie Ferguson to seal the deal in favour of his side.Earlier, it was Yashasvi Jaiswal (45 off 30) who gave them the impetus at the top.Off to an unconvincing start with his initial runs coming off the outside edge, Jaiswal grew in confidence when Yash Dayal fed him a few deliveries to capitalise on and the RR opener cracked four fours in the third over to break the shackles.At the other end, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (20) also hit a couple of fours against Siraj and while getting a lifeline from Glenn Maxwell, who spilled a sitter at deep square leg off Dayal.With RR’s acceleration rapidly shaving runs off the target, RCB needed a breakthrough and Lockie Ferguson provided the first success when he foxed Kohler-Cadmore with a slow yorker which crashed into the stumps.The gradual progression of Jaiswal’s innings saw the batter finding his rhythm, but the extreme heat sapped him out completely having faced a mere 29 balls.In between the ninth and the 10th over, Jaiswal received on-field treatment and got back up only to play a loose shot — an attempted ramp off Cameron Green but only gloved it to the ‘keeper.Soon after, Karn Sharma dealt a body blow by having Sanju Samson (17) stumped.With their tails up, RCB continued making inroads with Dhruv Jurel (8) being run out after a brilliant effort from Virat Kohli and Cameron Green. Kohli fired a sharp throw from deep midwicket to the non-striker’s end, where Jurel was found short of his crease.RR were firmly under pressure heading into the 15th over when they chose to go after Green, who had been all over them with three tidy overs and a wicket up until then.Hetmyer smacked the Australian for a six and Parag followed his partner in hitting another, while also finding a four to collect 17 runs.Earlier, Rajasthan Royals put forth a sharp bowling effort.Led by Trent Boult (4-0-16-1), who produced an opening spell of 3-0-6-1, RR bowlers kept taking wickets at crucial stages to control the game.The venerable Ravichandran Ashwin (4-0-19-2), having previously gone wicketless for a significant stretch, left an indelible mark with wickets Cameron Green (27) and Glenn Maxwell (0) on consecutive deliveries while Avesh Khan (3/44) also chipped in.Rajasthan’s bowling was adequately backed up by their fielders, particularly Rovman Powell, who took two stunning catches that clipped RCB’s progress.(With inputs from PTI)

After threat to Virat Kohli and RCB’s security, team cancelled practice and press conference ahead of IPL Eliminator: Report | Cricket News

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In a startling report by Bengali daily ‘Anandbazar Patrika’, Gujarat Police arrested four persons from the Ahmedabad airport on Monday night on suspicion of terror activities, which allegedly posed a threat to the security of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team and its star player Virat Kohli ahead of their IPL Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. Once the RCB camp received the above information, they decided to cance their practice at the Gujarat College ground in Ahmedabad on Tuesday and also did not go ahead with the press conference on the eve of the match. Rajasthan Royals, however, went ahead with their training as scheduled but cancelled their press conference as well. The Gujarat College ground was the alternative practic venue for the two teams as the Narendra Modi Stadium hosted Qualifier 1 on Tuesday between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. KKR won that match to enter the final.The report also claims that the police found the four arrested men in possession of arms as well as suspicious videos and text messages at their hideout.Reportedly, security around the RCB team hotel has been beefed up and all entry and exit points for the players and team staff secured.

Indians accused of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar appear before Canadian court

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Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh and Karanpreet Singh, three of four individuals charged with murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023, appear in Surrey Provincial Court in Surrey, Canada, on May 21, 2024, in a courtroom sketch. | Photo Credit: Reuters Three Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year appeared in person for the first time in a Canadian court on May 21, with the judge ordering them to have no contact with several people in the community. Karan Brar (22), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karanpreet Singh (28) appeared in person at the British Columbia Provincial Court in Surrey and Amandeep Singh (22) appeared via video link, the Vancouver Sun reported. The British Columbia judge has ordered all four of them to have no contact with several people in the community in their latest court appearance, the report added. Those appearing in person wore red prison sweatsuits as they entered the courtroom, while Amandeep remains in custody in Ontario where he was facing unrelated weapons before being arrested on May 10 for Nijjar’s killing. Judge Mark Jette spoke to the men through an interpreter as he placed them under the no-contact order, before adjourning until the suspects’ next appearance on June 25. Richard Fowler, the lawyer representing Karan Brar, told the Vancouver Sun,” It’s completely understandable given the context why there is an enormous amount of community interest in this case. That level of community interest makes me…to ensure that those charged with these offences have a fair trial.” “And I have no doubt the members of East Indian community, broader Canadian community and the international community are equally interested in ensuring that there was a fair trial, that justice is done.” Attendees at the latest hearing for the men were searched before entering the courthouse, while a protest by supporters of Nijjar and the Sikh separatist movement he championed was taking place outside. Sheriffs at the hearing placed peoples’ phones in plastic zipper bags and kept them outside the courtroom in plastic bins, with the judge warning observers that recording audio and taking pictures was prohibited, the report added. Hundreds of local Sikhs carrying Khalistan flags and posters showed up at the courthouse. Nijjar, 45, was killed outside Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18, 2023. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September last year of the “potential” involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar.

IPL 2024: Ravi Shastri brings up World Cup final, asks Mitchell Starc how he dismissed Travis Head

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Ravi Shastri asked how Mitchell Starc was able to dismiss Travis Head for a duck during the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 on May 21, Tuesday and said the whole India wants to know after the Aussie opener tormented them in the World Cup final. Head scored a fine hundred against India in the final in Ahmedabad. However, the SRH opener didn’t make any impact on Tuesday. Starc produced a fine delivery to clean up Head for a duck in the second ball of the game, which set the tone for the game in KKR’s favour. After being adjudged as the Player Of The Match, Shastri asked how he was able to get the wicket of Head. Starc smiled and said he got lucky and it was nice to see the back of Head early. KKR vs SRH, IPL Qualifier 1: Highlights | Scorecard “Got lucky I guess (on taking Head’s wicket), was nice to see his back early, not always the case. We have been playing against each other in recent times,” said Starc. Starc would inflict further damage on the SRH batting order and ended up picking 3 wickets in total. KKR’s plan against Travishek Starc said that the plan was to ensure that no width was given to the free-scoring Abhishek Sharma and Head and bowl stump to stump. “We know how important the powerplay is. These were the two sides who have dominated in the powerplay with the bat. We needed to pick early wickets and get into their middle-order. The way Head and Abhishek have been playing thoughout the tournament, they like width and free their arms. We just tried to swing the ball and not provide them width. Bowl stump to stump and tried the hard length. The spinners were effective and the whole bowling department was great,” said Starc. Starc and KKR will now head to Chennai for the IPL 2024 final on May 26. Published On: May 22, 2024 Tune In