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Heinrich Klaasen left fuming after being mobbed by SRH fans as chaotic scenes from Hyderabad mall go viral

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Heinrich Klaasen has been in sensational form in IPL 2024. The wicketkeeper-batter, considered by many to be the best active T20 batter, has showcased his power-hitting abilities this season, and has destroyed bowlers with ease. He is SRH’s second-highest run-scorer this season with 337 runs in 10 matches, at a strike rate of 189.32, and has also bagged three fifties. Heinrich Klaasen gets mobbed by fans. Klaasen has won over fans in India with his boundary-hitting capabilities and it was perfectly summed up in a recent incident. Klaasen was in a shopping mall in Hyderabad with his teammates, and the crowd went berserk when they saw the cricketers. Klaasen, who was Jaydev Unadkat, was surrounded by fans, who were also chanting his name. The South African was visibly taken aback, as he is not used to such interactions with fans. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media and Klaasen looked visibly frustrated. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Here is the video: In the video, Klaasen can also be seen requesting the crowd to calm down. SRH are currently fourth in the IPL 2024 points table with 12 points in 10 matches. They face Mumbai Indians in their upcoming fixture on Monday, and will be aiming for a win. SRH sealed a narrow one-run win against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in their previous fixture, which further showcased their ambitions for this season. Speaking after the match, SRH captain Pat Cummins said, “I am good, was an amazing game. That’s T20 cricket. Anything can happen, Bhuvi executed that last ball. You try to take some wickets in the middle. Natarajan is a good yorker bowler, fortunately we got some wickets. Played some games here, thought 200 could have been chased down. He (Nitish Reddy) sums up the conditions pretty well, he’s amazing, great in the field, gives some overs with the ball as well.” News / Cricket News / Heinrich Klaasen left fuming after being mobbed by SRH fans as chaotic scenes from Hyderabad mall go viral

Sunil Gavaskar lambasts Star Sports amid ongoing debate over Virat Kohli’s strike rate – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Sunil Gavaskar. Sunil Gavaskar lambasted Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL 2024 after they aired Virat Kohli’s response to commentators who have been critical of his strike rate in the 17th edition of the cash-rich league. Gavaskar, who is commentating for Star Sports in the ongoing season, was a part of their build-up to RCB’s (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) clash with Gujarat Titans, the 52nd game of the season. He slammed Star for repeatedly airing Virat’s response to the commentators who have raised questions over his strike rate. “That particular post-game interview has been shown on this channel earlier as well, right now, on this particular program it has probably been shown half a dozen times,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports ahead of the game between RCB and Gujarat. “I hope that Star Sports recognises that when that is being shown, asking where are the critics, the critics are the commentators. Your Star Sports commentators are the ones from whom the questions are being asked.” “If you have a strike rate of 118, you come and face the first ball, and then you get out in the 14th or 15th over and your strike rate is 118 – if you want applause for that, then that’s a little bit different,” he said. “But for Star Sports to show the person belittling their own commentators, I’m not sure that’s a great thing. So I think Star Sports needs to understand that they have shown it enough times, everyone’s got the message. Gavaskar also cautioned Star not to show the clip of Virat Kohli slamming the commentators again. “We’ve all played a bit of cricket, not a lot of cricket, but we speak about what we see. We don’t necessarily have any likes and dislikes. Even if we have likes or dislikes, we actually speak on what’s happening. So, I would be very disappointed if Star Sports show this once more because that will be questioning all us commentators,” he concluded. For the unversed, Virat had expressed dissatisfaction over the constant talk regarding his strike rate after scoring an unbeaten 70 off 44 balls against Gujarat Titans. “I think all the people who talk about strike rates and me not playing spin well are the ones who love talking about this stuff,” Virat said after RCB’s nine-wicket win over Gujarat in Ahmedabad on April 28. “But, for me, it’s about winning the game for the team. And there is a reason you have done this for 15 years,” Kohli said after his match-winning knock against Gujarat in the presentation ceremony. “You have done this, day in and day out. You have won games for your team. And I am not quite sure if you have not been in that situation yourself, to sit and speak about the game from a box. “I don’t think it’s the same thing. For me, it’s about doing the job for the team. People can sit and talk about their own ideas and assumptions of the game. But those who have done it, day in and day out, they know what they are doing. It’s kind of muscle memory for me,” he added.

‘Babar Azam se meri koi ladai…’: clarifies Pakistan allrounder | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim addressed concerns about his relationship with captain Babar Azam ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Wasim dismissed reports of any rift between them, stating that they have a cordial relationship and are focused on winning the tournament for Pakistan. Speaking to the media, Wasim said. “We were just fighting (laughs). No, there are ups and downs everywhere, but I never had a serious fight with Babar, and communication was never stopped. We have to play for Pakistan. We have a population of 25-27 crore, he is our captain, why would we fight? Whoever is the captain of the Pakistan team, you should respect him the same way. So I respect Babar in every case. “Babar k saath meri koi ladai nhi hai (I have no fights with Babar). We just had a meal together. There is no such tension. We are going to play the World Cup, so we can’t even think about these things,” added the all-rounder, who recently chose to take his retirement back in a bid to feature for Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Pakistani team has undergone several changes, with Wasim and Mohammad Amir reversing their retirements to be included in the World Cup squad. Additionally, Babar Azam has been reappointed as the team’s captain, taking over from Shaheen Afridi.Pakistan are diligently preparing for the marquee event, having recently drawn a T20I series against New Zealand. They will face Ireland and England in additional warm-up matches before the World Cup commences in the United States and the Caribbean in June.

Today’s IPL Match: LSG vs KKR Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Lucknow Pitch Report and Who Will Win?

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LSG are set to face KKR in their reverse fixture of the Indian Premier League on Sunday, May 5. Both teams are coming off strong wins against MI from their previous matches and are playing for a stronghold in the top 4 in the league table. KKR and LSG are at No. 2 and 3 respectively with just 2 points between them. That difference will be wiped out if KL Rahul’s LSG manage to win at home on Sunday. LSH will do well to remember the thrashing they received at the hands of KKR in Kolkata earlier in the tournament. After that demoralising victory, Rahul had said that they needed to have some hard conversations with the team. Since then, LSG have managed to beat CSK twice in two matches and thrashed MI at their own home. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule The likes of KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis have been in good form off late and at the back end, LSG have the support of the incredible Nicholas Pooran who has been sensational for the better part of the season. The challenge will be steep against KKR though, as they will face one of the most complete teams in the tournament. KKR have been impressive with both bat and ball, and their openers have spin attack have been their highlight throughout the tournament. The likes of Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Phil Salt can take the game away on their day and with Mitchell Starc back in form, KKR can be a handful. KKR vs LSG: Match Report LSG vs KKR: Head to Head KKR won their first game in the IPL against LSG this season when the KL Rahul side visited Eden Gardens. KKR will hope to bring that deficit of 3-1 closer this time around. LSG vs KKR: Team News LSG have suffered a major set back as Mayank Yadav has been ruled out for the season. The speedster was tremendous for LSG this season but unfortunately with his hip injury flaring up once again, LSG have tried not to risk him further. KKR pacer Harshit Rana will return to the side after serving his one-match ban. Rana will slot right into the side. LSG vs KKR: Pitch Report Different Lucknow strips have offered different conditions this season. But it is safe to say that there has been some help for either the pacers or the spinners in this track. Both teams have strong bowling line-ups and the competition is expected to be quite exciting today. LSG vs KKR: Predicted XIs KKR Probable XI: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy Impact Player: Manish Pandey LSG Probable XI: KL Rahul (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur Impact Player: Arshin Kulkarni Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: May 5, 2024

Today’s top 10 trending news stories – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY IMAGES AND BCCI/IPL India TV Sports Wrap. IPL 2024 brings yet another exciting double header for cricket fans around the world as Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders gear up to make a strong case for themselves for the playoffs. On the other hand, Aryna Sabalenka lost a thrilling final to Iga Świątek and lost the chance to claim the Madrid Open. All of that and much more in today’s sports wrap. Today’s Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories RCB remain in contention for playoffs after domineering display against Gujarat RCB won their fourth game of IPL 2024 as they defeated Gujarat Titans by four wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB make progress on IPL 2024 points table RCB have moved to the seventh spot on the IPL 2024 points table after registering a four-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. Punjab Kings to face Chennai Super Kings Punjab Kings will lock horns with Chennai in the 53rd game of IPL 2024 in Dharamsala on Sunday (May 5). LSG to meet KKR in Lucknow Lucknow Super Giants will square off against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 54th fixture of IPL 2024 on Sunday. Bangladesh to battle Zimbabwe in 2nd T20I Bangladesh will be up against Zimbabwe in the second game of the five-match series on Sunday. Pakistan Super League set to clash with Indian Premier League in 2025 due to ICC Champions Trophy The 10th season of PSL is likely to clash with IPL 2025 due to the ICC Champions Trophy. Mayank Yadav likely to miss remainder of IPL 2024 LSG’s head coach Justin Langer feels that Mayank Yadav may not play for LSG again in the ongoing season. Iga Świątek beats Aryna Sabalenka to win thrilling final Iga Świątek defeated Sabalenka in a three-set thriller 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 to clinch the Madrid Open 2024 title. Andrey Rublev to compete against Felix Auger Aliassime in Madrid Open 2024 men’s singles final Rublev will take the court against Felix in the Madrid Open final on Sunday. Ronaldo shines in Al-Nassr’s victory in Saudi Pro League season Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al-Nassr hammered Al-Wehda 6-0.

‘Let’s not get into that topic’: Ashwin’s blunt refusal on ‘Sunil Narine’ query while discussing Jasprit Bumrah’s action

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Sunil Narine has been simply sensational for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. He is their second-highest run-scorer with 380 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 179.24. During the ongoing campaign, he has also smacked a ton and two fifties. Even in the bowling department, batters have found it hard to deal with him this season, and is fifth in the Purple Cap race with 13 wickets in 10 matches, at an economy of 6.72. R Ashwin spoke about Jasprit Bumrah and Sunil Narine. This year, bowlers have found it tough to outperform batters and runs have come in plenty. In the leaderboard for the Purple Cap race, among the top-five wicket takers, only Jasprit Bumrah (6.25) and Narine have an economy less than 7. Bumrah is on top of the Purple Cap race with 17 dismissals in 11 games at an economy of 6.25. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Speaking on YouTube, Rajasthan Royals star R Ashwin hailed Bumrah and Narine, but also took a slight dig at the former West Indies player’s bowling action, which has been questioned in the past and didn’t want to explain further. “Bumrah has a really good unique point – He has got a distinct advantage compared to other pacers due to his release point. I won’t talk about Sunil Narine. It’s wrong according to my policy. Narine was also getting hit 2-3 seasons ago. This season he’s been outstanding. But let’s not get into that topic,” he said. Wickets have rarely come for the India veteran this season and he has only managed two wickets in nine games, at an economy of 9.00. But he has proved to be key in important moments and RR are also on top of the IPL 2024 points table. Meanwhile, Bumrah’s sizzling form hasn’t resonated with Mumbai Indians’ performance this season. MI are bottom of the table with six points in 11 games. Meanwhile, Narine’s KKR are second with 14 points in 10 fixtures. News / Cricket News / ‘Let’s not get into that topic’: Ashwin’s blunt refusal on ‘Sunil Narine’ query while discussing Jasprit Bumrah’s action

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

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Get to Know Who will win BAN vs ZIM 2nd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 05, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 17:30 IST / 12:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium – Chittagong, Bangladesh 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20 2024 Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Betting Tips Tanzid Hasan hit 67 not out from 47 balls at the top of the order on his T20I debut for Bangladesh on Friday and he is our tip for their highest run scorer against Zimbabwe in this second match of the series. Taskin Ahmed took 3/14 at this venue in the first game and the pace bowler is a strong choice for Bangladesh’s top wicket taker in this fixture.Craig Ervine got a two-ball duck to begin the series but he has hit seven international centuries and nine T20I half-centuries. He is well worth backing as Zimbabwe’s highest run scorer in this game. Richard Ngarava also got off to a disappointing start with the ball but he has been in strong form in 2024 and he is our pick for Zimbabwe’s top wicket taker on Sunday.Taskin Ahmed bowled with control and hostility in the opening match and we recommend backing him to take over 1.5 wickets in this clash. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips The second T20I of the five match series takes place on Sunday evening in Chattogram as Bangladesh host Zimbabwe. This game comes only two days after the series opener which was won by 8 wickets with 28 balls remaining by Bangladesh. Read on as we preview this match. The T20I gets underway at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium at 18:00 local time on May 5th. After such a strong start to the tournament, confidence will be high in the home changing room ahead of this game. Bangladesh are always a tough side to play against in home conditions and particularly so in white ball cricket against an inconsistent side like Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe have lost heavily in their last two T20Is and will need some of their experienced players to step up in this game after most of them turned in poor performances on Friday. However, even with the whole team raising their game, they may struggle to be competitive in these conditions. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Match Toss PredictionBangladesh won the toss and chose to field first before winning at this venue on Friday. Therefore, we predict that both sides will want to field first and chase in this game. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Pitch ReportThe wicket at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is certainly a lot better for batting on than Zimbabwe’s total of 124 all out would suggest. A par total is certainly over 165 on a pitch with good carry. Chattogram Weather ReportScattered thunderstorms are forecast throughout Sunday in Chattogram. It will be very humid from start to finish with the temperature hovering around thirty degrees. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 2024

Real Madrid Claim 36th Spanish Title After Girona Stun Barcelona

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Real Madrid earned what coach Carlo Ancelotti said was a “deserved” La Liga title on Saturday after beating Cadiz 3-0 and Girona sealed it with a stunning 4-2 victory over Barcelona. Ancelotti’s side did their homework by beating Cadiz and after last season’s champions stumbled against Girona, Los Blancos were crowned champions for a record-extending 36th time. Girona’s dramatic victory saw the Catalan minnows qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history, in only their fourth season in Spain’s top flight. Ancelotti rotated heavily ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Bayern Munich next week, but his players still got the job done. Brahim Diaz netted in the 51st minute to put Madrid ahead and then set up Jude Bellingham, with Joselu tapping home a third. “We’ve had a spectacular Liga campaign,” Ancelotti told reporters. “We’ve made few errors and the advantage is deserved.” Madrid’s comfortable win over Cadiz sent them 14 points clear of last season’s champions Barcelona, in third, with only 12 left to play for. Girona, second after their second 4-2 win over Barcelona this season, trail Madrid by 13 points. “We leave our skins out there on the pitch to live moments like today’s,” Madrid striker Joselu told Real Madrid TV. “There are young players who are very hungry for titles, veterans who are delighted to be here… and these are special moments.” With the Bayern second leg in mind, Ancelotti only selected captain Nacho Fernandez from the starting line-up that earned a 2-2 draw in Bavaria this week. Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois started for the first time after a nine-month lay off after a knee injury and kept a clean sheet. Madrid midfielder Luka Modric became the oldest player to appear for the club in La Liga, at 38 years and 238 days, breaking late Hungarian great Ferenc Puskas’ record from 1965 by five days. The visitors, 18th and still battling to stay up, shaded the first half but Madrid’s goals came in the second. Courtois made a superb save to deny Chris Ramos early in the second half and Madrid took the lead immediately afterwards. Diaz received from the evergreen Modric on the edge of the area, turned slickly and curled an effort into the top corner. Bellingham, on as a substitute for Turkish teenager Arda Guler, added the second soon after entering the fray at the end of a fine team move. It was the England international’s 18th league goal of the season, keeping him in contention to finish as the top scorer. Madrid put the cherry on their cake after a superb run by Nacho. Poised to depart at the end of the season, the Spaniard was hailed by the Bernabeu after setting up Joselu for a simple finish in stoppage time. ‘Impossible to compete’ Los Blancos were able to celebrate after Girona came from behind twice to defeat Barcelona in a wild clash, moving second. Barca took the lead through Andreas Christensen’s fine volley after three minutes but La Liga’s top scorer Artem Dovbyk levelled with his 20th goal of the campaign just a minute later. Robert Lewandowski sent Barcelona ahead with a penalty after Lamine Yamal was felled, but substitute Portu made a huge impact in the second half for Girona. Michel Sanchez’s side netted two goals in two minutes to turn the game on its head. Portu netted the equaliser moments after coming on and then set up Miguel Gutierrez to put Girona ahead. Portu sensationally volleyed home the fourth to ignite Girona’s tiny Montilivi stadium and get the party started. “The players have entered Girona’s history books, what we’ve done this year is incredible,” said Sanchez. Girona played Champions League music over the stadium sound system to give their fans a taste of things to come. “I want to play against Liverpool, I want a historic giant here, there are many, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter.” For Barcelona, third, the summer will be for self-reflection rather than dreams. “It’s a shame, we sink with any negative situation,” said Barcelona coach Xavi after Barcelona lost their crown. “Like this it’s impossible to compete.” Elsewhere Rodrigo Riquelme’s early goal earned fourth-place Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Mallorca to extend the gap on Athletic to six points. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

‘Cricket bhi online hi khel lo’: Pakistan fans react to new coach Gary Kirsten’s virtual meeting with team | Cricket News

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After Gary Kirsten‘s appointment as the head coach of Pakistan‘s white-ball team, the South African addressed the team in an online meeting as he is currently involved in the Indian Premier League as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans. “Pakistan white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten connects with players in virtual meet-up. Let the journey begin,” read the caption, as the Pakistan Cricket Board shared a video from the online meeting on social media. Kirsten, who was India’s coach during the victorious 2011 World Cup campaign, could be seen talking to players and coaches while addressing them online from India. WATCH VIDEO However, it hasn’t gone down well with fans in Pakistan, who reacted strongly on social media to the idea of online meeting. Here are some of those reactions: According to a PTI report, assistant coach Azahar Mehmood will lead the team on the tour of Ireland and England. However, if Gujarat Titans dont’ reach the IPL playoffs, which is highly likely, then Kirsten may join the squad for the T20 series against England.(With PTI inputs)

Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona

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Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona fought-back to beat Barcelona 4-2, a result that left Carlo Ancelotti’s side with an unassailable lead in the standings. Real Madrid, who have lost only once in the league this season, beat lowly Cadiz earlier on Saturday. They hold a 13-point advantage over second-placed Girona while Barcelona dropped to third with four matches remaining. Real now can turn their attention to a LaLiga-Champions League double as they get ready to host Bayern Munich in the semi-final return leg on Wednesday after snatching a 2-2 draw in Germany last week. It was an afternoon of celebration for Girona too as the win secured them a spot in Europe for the first time after they qualified for next season’s Champions League. A brace from substitute Portu helped surprise package Girona to humble their Catalan rivals for the second time this season. Girona had also beaten Barca away in December by the same score. On Saturday Andreas Christiansen gave Barca the lead in the third minute before Girona hit back a minute later with LaLiga top-scorer Artem Dovbyk heading in the equaliser. Robert Lewandowski put the visitors back in front from the penalty spot after Lamine Yamal was fouled inside the box just before the break and a wasteful Barca missed several chances to extend their lead early in the second half. However, in the 65th minute, in his first action after coming off the bench, Portu netted the equaliser and Miguel Gutierrez scored from a rebound two minutes later to give Girona the lead. A stunning volley from Portu in the 74th minute secured the win. “It’s incredible to look at your shirt and experience this. There is nothing more beautiful than living this,” an emotional Portu told DAZN with tears rolling down his face. “I had a thorn in my side with this club. A few years ago, I experienced the other side, which was relegation and I felt very responsible because I played a lot. Today I made amends with the fans and I can smile again.” If Barcelona end up finishing outside the top two, it will be a further blow to the club which is facing mounting financial problems related to their massive wage bill, a 1.2 billion euro debt and a 1.6 billion euro Camp Nou stadium renovation project. The champions and runners-up of the Copa del Rey and LaLiga contest the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, with the winner bagging a potential 6.6 million euros. With four matches remaining, Barca now rely on Girona slipping up if they are to have any chance of contesting the Super Cup. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: May 5, 2024