Today's top 10 trending news stories – India TV

Today’s top 10 trending news stories – India TV

Image Source : KKRIDERS/AP/INDIA TV Kolkata Knight Riders got their flight diverted twice due to inclement weather in Kolkata while Suryakumar Yadav’s second IPL century took Mumbai Indians to a massive win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) got their flight diverted twice due to inclement weather in Kolkata on their way from Lucknow. First, they landed in Guwahati and one hour later they attempted again but failed and had to stay in Varanasi. KKR still have three days before they play their next game. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav’s second IPL century took Mumbai Indians to an important win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. This was MI’s fourth win of the tournament and they still have a mathematical chance to qualify. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to keep IPL 2024 alive Suryakumar Yadav with his second century in the IPL kept the 2024 edition of the IPL alive as Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad rather comfortably to register their fourth win. Mumbai Indians still have a mathematical chance to qualify for the playoffs. Matheesha Pathirana bids adieu Chennai Super Kings pacer Matheesha Pathirana in an emotional goodbye note on social media bid adieu to the 2024 edition of the IPL and hoped that the trophy will be in the Yellow cabinet for the sixth time. Pathirana suffered an injury and has returned to Sri Lanka and will not be taking any further part in the competition. Delhi Capitals face Rajasthan Royals in a must-win clash Delhi Capitals will take on the Rajasthan Royals in a must-win clash as they get into action after a week’s break. The Capitals lost their last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders and will be looking to come back to the winning ways against the high-flying Royals. Kolkata Knight Riders’ flight diverted twice due to bad weather in Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stayed in Varanasi overnight following a couple of diversions on their way to Kolkata from Lucknow. KKR first landed in Guwahati and their second attempt to go to Kolkata failed and found themselves in Varanasi owing to bad weather in the City of Joy Scotland to take on Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers final Scotland are on the brink of scripting history as they face Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers final in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, May 7. The winner goes into Group A of the T20 World Cup featuring Australia, India, Pakistan and New Zealand. Sri Lanka are unbeaten so far and Scotland’s only loss came against them. Suryakumar Yadav slams his second IPL century, confirms no injury Suryakumar Yadav, who was seen limping on the way to his second IPL century against the Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed that there’s nothing to worry about as he was just tired and there was no injury concern. Jake Fraser-McGurk understands T20 World Cup snub Australian T20 phenom Jake Fraser-McGurk was pragmatic about his snub from the T20 World Cup squad saying that a month ago he was nowhere near the conversation, so he looked it at positively. Fraser-McGurk was hopeful of good things to come saying that at least people are talking about it and a call-up is not far. Manchester United thrashed by Crystal Palace Manchester United were thrashed 4-0  by Crystal Palace as the Red Devils’ misery continued. Michael Olise’s brace helped Crystal Palace hammer Erik Ten Hag’s side into submission. Pakistan leave for Ireland as long time on the road begins Pakistan’s long tour on the road will begin with a short series against Ireland, followed by four T20 matches against England and then the T20 World Cup Kylian Mbappe plays his final Champions League game for PSG After a 7-season stint with Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe is set to play his final Champions League game in the semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.

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KKR's charter flight to Kolkata from Lucknow diverted twice due to bad weather, team stays in Varanasi overnight – India TV

KKR’s charter flight to Kolkata from Lucknow diverted twice due to bad weather, team stays in Varanasi overnight

Image Source : KKRIDERS X Kolkata Knight Riders players at Guwahati Airport after the first diversion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may be braving teams on the field in the 2024 edition of the IPL for fun, however, they didn’t have much say in front of inclement weather as a five-day break came to their rescue. KKR team’s Kolkata-bound flight from Lucknow was diverted to Guwahati late Monday night due to bad weather in Kolkata. However, an hour later when it was ready to take off from Guwahati, it was diverted yet again and the table-toppers find themselves in Varanasi currently. KKR, who played their last game on Sunday in Lucknow, will be in action on Saturday, May 11 against the Mumbai Indians at home, so they do have a few days before their next game and weather decided to take them on a ride. The Knight Riders as per the latest update will attempt another flight in afternoon after staying in Varanasi overnight. “Travel update: KKR’s charter flight from Lucknow to Kolkata diverted to Guwahati due to bad weather. Flight currently standing at the Guwahati Airport tarmac. More updates soon,” the first update at 9:34 PM IST from KKR on Twitter (now X) read. At 10:11 PM, they were ready to take off for Kolkata from Guwahati. “Update at 1:20 AM: Flight diverted to Varanasi after another failed attempt at landing in Kolkata due to bad weather. Current status: At the Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport tarmac,” read the next update. “Update at 3:00 AM: KKR team would be checking into Varanasi hotel for overnight stay. Return flight to Kolkata TBD on Tuesday (7 May) afternoon. Stay safe, Kolkata,” the final update read. KKR are due to play in Guwahati against the Rajasthan Royals on May 19, which will be their final league stage match but they didn’t know they would land in the city 12 days before. KKR are currently at the top of the table with eight wins in 11 matches. The weather in Kolkata brought some respite to the locals from the excessive heat and is set to remain cloudy with showers in the next few days with the forecast for Saturday, the match day also not being dry.

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Flight Scare for Kolkata Knight Riders! Charter plane diverted after 'failed attempt at landing' | Cricket News

Flight Scare for Kolkata Knight Riders! Charter plane diverted after ‘failed attempt at landing’ | Cricket News

The charter flight of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had to be redirected twice, first to Guwahati and then to Varanasi, after adverse weather conditions in Kolkata didn’t allow their plane to land.The Shreyas Iyer-led squad was returning to Kolkata following their big win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. KKR hammered the Lucknow team by 98 runs. The updates about the KKR’s flight were shared by the franchise on microblogging website ‘X’. “Travel update: KKR’s charter flight from Lucknow to Kolkata diverted to Guwahati due to bad weather Flight currently standing at the Guwahati Airport tarmac. More updates soon,” read the first post on ‘X’ from KKR. After taking off from Guwahati around midnight, the flight still couldn’t land in Kolkata due to bad weather and was diverted to Varanasi. “Flight diverted to Varanasi after another failed attempt at landing in Kolkata due to bad weather. Current status: At the Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport tarmac,” read the next update.The team is now expected to fly from Varanasi on Tuesday afternoon.Table-toppers Kolkata will take on Mumbai Indians in their next IPL match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

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