The BCCI has released its list of annual player contracts, with the headline being the inclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan in Grade B and C respectively. While Suryakumar Yadav remains in Grade B despite being named T20I captain, there were no major promotions or demotions in the other categories. Interestingly, there are 19 players in Grade C this year, with five new additions including Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy.
The Lionesses are gearing up for a rematch against Belgium at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadium after suffering a tough loss in their previous encounter. Coach Sarina Wiegman believes that this is their chance to redeem themselves and show how much they have improved since then, especially after their Olympic hopes were crushed by that loss. Football fans are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated showdown between these two fierce rivals.
Despite Nikola Jokic's impressive triple-double performance, the Denver Nuggets were unable to secure a win against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the first round playoff series. The reigning MVP's 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists were overshadowed by his 7 turnovers and 4 missed free throws, leading to a 105-102 loss for the Nuggets. The series is now tied at 1-1, with Game 3 taking place in Los Angeles on Thursday. Jokic remained optimistic, pointing out that the Nuggets could have been in a worse position and noting that this is some of the most exciting basketball for fans to watch.
In an intense game, Kawhi Leonard proved his dominance by scoring 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 105-102 in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Despite a strong triple-double performance from Denver's Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets were unable to keep up with Leonard's impressive shooting. The series now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3, where the Clippers will look to continue their momentum and take the lead in the series.
Following the sudden firing of head coach Mike Malone, rumors have been swirling about the future of Denver Nuggets' star player Nikola Jokic. With the Serbian having a close relationship with Malone, fans are wondering if he will want out of the team. However, teammate Aaron Gordon reassures that Jokic is committed to the team and has a strong will to endure through tough times. Despite the coaching changes, it seems the Nuggets can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their MVP isn't looking to leave anytime soon.
The Los Angeles Clippers retaliated with a dominant performance led by Kawhi Leonard in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. With 39 points and key plays in the final minutes, Leonard proved why he is a future Hall of Famer and carried his team to a 105-102 win, tying the series at 1-1. Despite a strong effort from Nikola Jokić, who recorded a triple-double, Leonard's individual brilliance and the Clippers' resolve to bounce back from their Game 1 loss were too much for the Nuggets to handle.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets battled in a thrilling Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, with the Clippers ultimately coming out on top thanks to a dominant performance from star forward Kawhi Leonard. scoring 39 points and coming up with a clutch steal in the final minutes. With the series now shifting to Los Angeles, the Clippers have gained the upper hand and home-court advantage.
As Delhi Capitals continue their impressive run in the ongoing season of the IPL, captain Axar Patel talks about his captaincy style and how he focuses more on understanding the situation rather than relying on data. Despite a slow start with the ball, Patel's contribution with both bat and ball has been crucial in the team's success. With matches against MI and SRH coming up, all eyes will be on Patel and his unique leadership approach.
After facing criticism for poor form, Rohit Sharma proved his doubters wrong with a dominant performance in the highly-anticipated match against Chennai Super Kings. He surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the second-leading run-scorer in IPL history and led his team to a resounding win, solidifying their position in the points table. Mumbai's exceptional fielding and CSK's poor batting ultimately decided the outcome of the match.
Mumbai Indians finally break their curse against Chennai Super Kings with a convincing nine-wicket win in the season's second El Clasico. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav lead the charge with impressive fifties, taking the game away from CSK with a 114-run partnership. Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja's half-centuries lift CSK to a competitive total of 176/5, but it was not enough to halt MI's momentum at the Wankhede Stadium. This is MI's fourth win of the season, moving them to sixth position in the standings while CSK remains at the bottom.