The 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season is set to kick off, with 38 teams competing in four Elite Groups and a six-team Plate group. Defending champions Mumbai will take on Baroda in their first match, while Madhya Pradesh will face Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh will play against Bengal. Fans can catch the action live on JioCinema as these three matches will be streamed starting from Friday.
A high-profile US Congressional delegation, including former speaker Nancy Pelosi, has arrived in India for a two-day visit. On Wednesday, the delegation visited the Dalai Lama Temple in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader. The visit comes amid rising tensions between the US and China and reports that US President Joe Biden is set to sign a bill that puts pressure on China to resolve the Tibet dispute. China has criticized both the visit and the bill, stating that Tibet is an internal matter and does not allow interference from external forces.
A delegation led by former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, while Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to North Korea in 24 years. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team trained at Kensington Oval ahead of their Super 8 match against Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup. The Supreme Court has also issued a notice to the government and the National Testing Agency regarding alleged malpractices in the NEET-UG exam.
Punjab Kings' hopes of reaching the playoffs in IPL 2024 took a major hit after a disappointing 28-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings at their second home base in Dharamshala. Despite the win against the same opponent in their den, Sam Curran-led Punjab Kings failed to maintain their momentum and now face an uphill task to qualify for the knockout stage. A miracle and a lot of luck will be needed for the team to secure a last-four spot now.
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru face off in the 58th match of the Indian Premier League 2024. PBKS captain Sam Curran has won the toss and opted to bowl first against RCB. The two teams have made some key changes to their playing XI, with Maxwell being replaced by Lockie Ferguson for RCB and Livingstone coming in for Rabada for PBKS. Both teams are looking for crucial wins to keep their playoff hopes alive.
In the ongoing match between PBKS and CSK, played on May 5, MS Dhoni was given a grand reception by the crowd at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. However, the fans' hopes of witnessing a typical Dhoni knock were quickly shattered as he got out for a first-ball duck. Despite contributions from other players, CSK only managed to score 167/9.
In a highly anticipated IPL 2024 match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a clash of the titans. Despite CSK's dominant history in the tournament, PBKS has managed to beat them in five consecutive matches. As they fight to stay in the race for the title, PBKS will continue to lean on stand-in captain Sam Curran while CSK will have a new captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad. With both teams making strategic changes and a picturesque Dharamshala stadium as the backdrop, this game promises to be a must-watch event.
American human rights activist Martin Luther King III expressed his profound honor at meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala. He shared their interaction on social media, stating how the Dalai Lama's message of love and compassion serves as an ongoing inspiration to continue his father's legacy. In a statement to reporters, King reflected on the importance of creating a better world for all, regardless of race, religion or political beliefs. This news is reported by objective news source IBNS, which prioritizes fact-based reporting over ideology.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the full schedule for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, including unique venue choices for certain matches. The second phase of the schedule will see Delhi Capitals playing all their remaining home matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, while Punjab Kings will culminate their home campaign in HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Additionally, Rajasthan Royals will play their final two matches in Guwahati, setting the stage for an electrifying Qualifier 1 and Eliminator at the world's biggest cricket stadium, Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and grand final will take place in Chennai, the home turf of reigning champions Chennai Super Kings.
In an exciting fifth and final Test match between India and England in Dharamshala, R Ashwin's spectacular bowling performance resulted in a satisfying win for India, sealing the series 4-1. With a lead of 259 runs, India's dominant batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, set the stage for Ashwin's legendary bowling. His efforts were supported by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, who picked up two wickets each, leaving England struggling with only Joe Root (84) and Jonny Bairstow (39) as the top two scorers. India further strengthened its team with notable performances from Devdutt Padikkal (65) and Sarfaraz Khan (56), while England's Shoaib Bashir picked up five wickets.