After expressing his wish to leave Mumbai for Goa, Yashasvi Jaiswal's shocking move has caused a stir. While the 23-year-old cites new opportunities as the reason for his departure, reports claim that constant scrutiny, a tense relationship with Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane, and criticism from the team management may have been the driving forces. Jaiswal's decision has sparked controversy in the cricketing community.
Rising Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has been impressing with his skills, as seen in a recent net practice session for the Rajasthan Royals. Jaiswal's 14-year-old teammate, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, was left speechless as he watched the 23-year-old batter hit some stunning shots in preparation for their upcoming match against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. The Royals' official account shared the video on social media, highlighting the importance of surrounding oneself with talented individuals.
NBA stars Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III put on a breathtaking display of skill and leadership as the Golden State Warriors secured a 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in round. With 37 points from Curry and 38 from Butler, the Warriors clinched the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the Houston Rockets in the first round. This marks the first play-in game victory for the Warriors in four attempts, showing their determination and resilience.
The Golden State Warriors secured their spot in the NBA playoffs with a 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday's play-in tournament game. Stephen Curry had another electrifying performance with 36 points, while Jimmy Butler added 38 points to help overcome strong showings from the Grizzlies' Desmond Bane and Ja Morant. Despite the Warriors' star power and home court advantage, the scrappy Grizzlies never backed down and made it a close game until the final seconds. This thrilling matchup sparked a frenzy on social media and solidified the Warriors' reputation as a formidable playoff contender.
Despite a valiant comeback attempt from Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona was able to hold on and advance to the Champions League semi-finals thanks to a dominant first leg performance. Serhou Guirassy's hat-trick in the second leg was not enough for Dortmund, as they fell just short of completing an incredible comeback. Barcelona's first-leg demolition proved to be the deciding factor in the end, as they move on to the semi-finals for the first time since 2019.
In a high-stakes match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, PBKS emerged victorious with a 16-run lead as KKR's weak batting line-up failed to chase down the low score of 112 runs. PBKS's Yuzvendra Chahal proved to be the game-changer with his four-wicket spell, while KKR's Andre Russell's late efforts were not enough to save the team from defeat. With this win, PBKS moves to fourth position in the table, while KKR slips to sixth with four losses in seven games.
After his victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri has surpassed his teammate Lando Norris as the betting favorite for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. Despite being the underdog according to British bookmakers before the season started, the young Australian has shown impressive form and taken the championship lead, making him the man to beat for the title. With the help of Sky Sports F1 this weekend, fans can catch all the thrilling action of the Saudi Arabian GP and see if Piastri can maintain his position as the top contender.
In a crucial IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Chennai Super Kings, captain Rishabh Pant's decision to not give spinner Ravi Bishnoi another over backfired as Dhoni led CSK to victory. With Shivam Dube struggling against spin and Dhoni's proven ability against pace, Bishnoi's fourth over was crucial. However, Pant opted for pacers Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur, who were ultimately unable to stop Dhoni's onslaught. Bishnoi defended his captain's decision, but it proved to be a costly mistake as CSK emerged victorious.
In a much-needed win for Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube's partnership led them to a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. After LSG's Rishabh Pant had returned to form with a half-century, CSK had to chase down 167 runs, which they successfully achieved with three balls to spare thanks to Dhoni (26 not out off 11 balls) and Dube (43 not out off 37 balls). Despite the efforts of LSG's bowlers, including Ravi Bishnoi's crucial dismissals, CSK's opening pair of Shaik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra set the foundation for the win with a 52-run stand. However, it was Dhoni's late innings heroics that landed CSK the win and ended their five-match losing streak.
After five successive losses, Chennai Super Kings finally get a win in IPL 2025 as they defeat the hosts Lucknow by chasing down a total of 166 in the final over. The opener Khaleel Ahmed sets the tone for the game by taking early wickets which restricts Lucknow's start. Despite dropping R Ashwin and relying on the spin duo of Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj, it is Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni's partnership that ultimately leads to Chennai's victory. Dube scores the winning boundary off the third ball of the final over, highlighting his impact in the match.