The killing of two village defence committee (VDC) members by terrorists in the forest areas of J&K's Kishtwar district has sparked outrage, with political leaders such as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta condemning the act. The VDC members, who were initially given .303 rifles, have now been equipped with automatic weapons to better defend against the terrorists. However, this has made them targets for the terrorists, with incidents like this highlighting the ongoing security concerns in the region.
The BCCI has announced the 18-man squad for the upcoming Australian tour, including new names like Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, while leaving out familiar ones like Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami. However, fans were disappointed to see Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad missing from the squad, with some accusing BCCI of "favouritism". While the team remains strong, it will be interesting to see how they fare without Gaikwad's explosive batting in the middle order.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking at a Chandigarh event, confidently stated that PM Narendra Modi will return for a fourth term in 2029. Shah criticized the Opposition for underestimating the BJP's success in the recent elections and credited PM Modi for achievements such as the construction of the Ram temple and improving railway stations. He also highlighted the government's efforts in providing clean water to India and touted the development work in Chandigarh. However, Mayor Kuldeep Kumar and Congress MP Manish Tewari chose to boycott the event due to their disagreement with the additional tariff for 24/7 water supply.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) team for IPL 2024 received a major boost with the return of star players Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar. Rishabh Pant, captain of the team, confirmed the news of the duo's return and expressed confidence in DC's bowling unit. Head coach Ricky Ponting also revealed that both players are fit and expected to play against LSG in their next game, hoping for an improved bowling performance from the team.
Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel shone for Delhi Capitals as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs in the 56th fixture of IPL 2024. Kuldeep's impressive spell of 2/25 in the 17th over turned the game in DC's favor, while Axar and Mukesh Kumar also played crucial roles in the win. With this victory, DC has climbed to fifth spot and kept their chances of qualifying for the playoffs alive.
In a high-scoring match, the Delhi Capitals emerged victorious against the Rajasthan Royals with a 20-run win. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel led the way for the Capitals with impressive fifties while Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar bowled crucial spells to restrict the Royals. Sanju Samson put up a valiant fight for the Royals with a quick fifty, but ultimately it was not enough as the Capitals secured the victory.
Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav's impressive performances helped the Delhi Capitals claim a crucial 20-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2024 showdown. Despite a shaky start, Samson's blistering 86 and Riyan Parag's steady 27 kept RR in the hunt for the target of 222. However, the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar managed to keep RR at bay and secure the win for DC, placing them in a strong position for the playoffs. Fans can also stay updated on the latest news and stats from IPL 2024, including the top contenders for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap, the complete schedule, and player rankings for most sixes, fours, and fifties.
South African cricketer Stubbs led the DC bowling attack with his impressive performance in the first inning, dismissing GT's Abhinav Manohar and Shahrukh Khan in the 9th over. He praised the pacers and called spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Aar Patel "world-class". GT's poor batting display led to their downfall, with Rashid Khan being the only standout batter. DC's Mukesh Kumar, Stubbs, and Ishant Sharma took a combined 7 wickets to restrict GT to a mere 89 runs.
In the highly anticipated match between DC and SRH in the IPL 2024, SRH dominated with their impressive batting performance. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma's explosive start gave SRH an 89 run stand in just 32 balls. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed continued the momentum with their partnership, but a four-wicket haul by Kuldeep Yadav helped DC limit SRH to 266/7. However, it wasn't enough as SRH emerged victorious in the end.
LSG captain K.L. Rahul has won the toss and elected to bat first against DC in the 26th match of IPL 2024. LSG has made one change in their playing XI due to an injury, with Arshad Khan replacing Mayank Yadav. On the other hand, DC has made two changes, with Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav returning to the team after recovering from injuries. Both teams have faced each other three times before, with LSG winning all three matches. LSG is currently third in the points table, while DC is struggling at the bottom with only one win in five matches.