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Pakistan Players to Receive USD 100,000 Each for T20 World Cup Victory

Pakistan Players to Receive USD 100,000 Each for T20 World Cup Victory

By May 5, 2024 0

Pakistan’s cricket board has announced a hefty incentive for its T20 World Cup squad, promising each player a staggering USD 100,000 if they emerge victorious in the tournament scheduled for June in the Americas. The announcement was made by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi during a meeting with the team before their departure for the away T20 series against Ireland and England.

Naqvi emphasized that the prize money was secondary to the ultimate goal of lifting the trophy, expressing his confidence in the team’s ability to bring glory to Pakistan. “Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi announced to give 100,000 dollars prize to every player for winning the T20 World Cup,” the PCB posted on social media.

The PCB chief urged the players to focus solely on their performance and teamwork, assuring them that victory would follow. He also expressed his belief in the unity of the team and the exceptional abilities of fast-bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. “The country has a lot of expectations from you. You have to fulfill them,” Naqvi told the players.

During his visit, Naqvi also recognized the achievements of wicketkeeper-batter Mohamad Rizwan and pacer Naseem Shah, presenting them with special shirts for reaching milestones of 3,000 T20 runs and 100 T20 wickets, respectively.

The announcement of the prize money has generated excitement among the players and fans alike, raising expectations for Pakistan’s performance in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The team will be looking to build on their recent successes, including their victory in the Asia Cup 2022, as they aim to bring home the coveted trophy.

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Danielle Collins Signs with FP Movement for Final Season

Danielle Collins Signs with FP Movement for Final Season

By May 5, 2024 0

Danielle Collins, the 2022 Australian Open finalist, has signed a one-year deal with FP Movement, the activewear line from American clothing retailer Free People. This partnership marks the end of Collins’ sponsorship hiatus since her New Balance contract expired in late 2021.

FP Movement will provide Collins with on- and off-court activewear for the remainder of 2024. The brand had previously hinted at their collaboration with Collins in March, congratulating her on her first WTA 1000 title at the Miami Open.

Collins expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating that FP Movement’s blend of fashion and functionality aligns perfectly with her style. She credited the brand for her career-best form in 2024, jokingly attributing her Miami Open victory to a better outfit.

Collins’ favorite FP Movement pieces include the Free Throw Tank and Volley Skirt, which she wore during her 15-match winning streak that culminated in titles in Miami and Charleston. She also praised the Never Better collection for off-court workouts.

FP Movement’s wide range of styles and colors allows Collins to express her personal style both on and off the court. She teased new colorways and styles coming later this year, including skorts, dresses, and onesies.

Collins is joining fellow Americans Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens as ambassadors for FP Movement. The brand’s commitment to court sports is evident in its growing assortment, and Collins is thrilled to be a part of its evolution.

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Scotland Women Qualify for Maiden T20 World Cup with Historic Win

Scotland Women Qualify for Maiden T20 World Cup with Historic Win

By May 5, 2024 0

Scotland’s Women’s Cricket Team has made history by qualifying for their first-ever T20 World Cup after defeating Ireland in the semi-finals of the qualifiers. Captain Kathryn Bryce led the charge for Scotland, showcasing her all-around abilities with a brilliant performance both with the ball and the bat.

Bryce’s exceptional bowling display set the tone for Scotland’s victory. She struck twice in the opening over, dismissing both Irish openers for ducks. Her relentless pace and accuracy continued to trouble the Irish batters, as she completed her four-wicket haul by the seventh over, reducing Ireland to a precarious 25 for 5.

Ireland’s recovery efforts were led by Leah Paul and Rebecca Stokell, who added 22 runs for the sixth wicket. However, Abtaha Maqsood’s dismissal of Stokell halted their momentum. Paul and Arlene Kelly then combined for a 60-run partnership, with Kelly contributing 35 runs and Paul scoring 45 before being dismissed in the final over.

In response, Scotland’s openers, Megan McColl and Saskia Horley, provided a solid start with a 49-run partnership. McColl was the more aggressive of the two, reaching her half-century in the 15th over. However, she was dismissed shortly after by Kelly.

Bryce joined McColl at the crease and formed a crucial partnership worth 49 runs. Bryce’s aggressive batting, including three boundaries and a six, kept Scotland’s momentum going. The duo steadily chipped away at the target, ensuring Scotland’s victory with 22 balls to spare.

Bryce’s all-round performance was instrumental in Scotland’s historic triumph. Her four-wicket haul and unbeaten 35 runs showcased her versatility and leadership qualities. Scotland’s qualification for the T20 World Cup is a testament to their hard work, determination, and the exceptional talent of their players.

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Villa's Top-Four Hopes Dented by Brighton Defeat, Chelsea Thrash West Ham

Villa’s Top-Four Hopes Dented by Brighton Defeat, Chelsea Thrash West Ham

By May 5, 2024 0

Aston Villa’s Champions League aspirations suffered a major setback as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion. The loss, coupled with Tottenham Hotspur’s victory over Liverpool, leaves Villa’s top-four hopes hanging in the balance.

Villa’s performance was a far cry from their impressive display against Manchester City in midweek. They struggled to create clear-cut chances and were punished late on by Joao Pedro’s 87th-minute goal. The Brazilian forward headed home the rebound after Robin Olsen saved his penalty, which was awarded for Ezri Konsa’s foul on Simon Adingra.

The defeat was Villa’s second in four days, following their 4-2 loss to Olympiakos in the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg. It raises concerns about their ability to maintain their form in the final stretch of the season.

Villa remain in fourth place, but their lead over Tottenham has been reduced to seven points. With two games in hand, Tottenham could leapfrog Villa into the top four if they win both matches.

Unai Emery’s side will face a tough test in their remaining two fixtures. They host Liverpool at Villa Park before traveling to Crystal Palace on the final day of the season. A victory in either game would secure their return to the Champions League for the first time since 1982-83.

Meanwhile, Chelsea kept their hopes of European qualification alive with a resounding 5-0 victory over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were in dominant form throughout the match, scoring five goals without reply.

Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by Conor Gallagher’s stunning volley 15 minutes later. Noni Madueke added a third just six minutes later, before Nicolas Jackson scored twice in the second half to complete the rout.

The victory moves Chelsea above Manchester United into seventh place, but they still need to secure a top-six finish to qualify for Europe. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is under pressure to deliver a strong finish to the season, with his future at the club uncertain.

West Ham’s defeat was their third in a row and leaves them in ninth place. The Hammers have come under fire for their negative style of play under manager David Moyes, and speculation is growing that he could be replaced at the end of the season.

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Mohammed Siraj Battles Stomach Pain, Inspires RCB to IPL Victory

Mohammed Siraj Battles Stomach Pain, Inspires RCB to IPL Victory

By May 5, 2024 0

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Mohammed Siraj played through severe stomach pain in their IPL match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday, driven by the desire to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Despite his discomfort, Siraj delivered a crucial performance, taking 2/29 and helping RCB secure a four-wicket victory.

Siraj revealed that he experienced intense stomach pain and loose motions before the game, but the thought of the World Cup and the “power of the almighty” motivated him to take the field. He acknowledged that he lacked the energy to bowl at his usual intensity, but he credited divine intervention for his performance.

In 10 IPL 2024 matches, Siraj has claimed eight wickets at an average of 44.00, with a best of 2/26. He also discussed his close bond with Virat Kohli, emphasizing how Kohli’s guidance and communication help him as a bowler.

“Virat has known me for eight years now and he always gives handy advice on what to do in a particular situation,” Siraj said. “When you have good communication with such a legend of the game then half the difficulty gets reduced straightaway as a bowler.”

Siraj praised teammate Yash Dayal for his impressive bowling with the new ball, noting that his performance will boost his confidence. Dayal has taken 10 wickets in 10 IPL 2024 matches, with a best of 2/21.

In the match, RCB elected to field first and restricted GT to 148 runs, with Siraj, Dayal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak taking two wickets each. RCB then chased down the target with 38 balls to spare, thanks to a 92-run opening partnership between Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli.

Despite a late fightback from GT’s Joshua Little and Noor Ahmed, RCB held on for the victory, with Dinesh Karthik and Swapnil Singh guiding the team home.

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IPL 2024: Slow Pitches and Low Scores Raise Concerns

IPL 2024: Slow Pitches and Low Scores Raise Concerns

By May 5, 2024 0

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has witnessed a significant slowdown in scoring, with only one match producing a total of 200 or more runs in the last six games. This has raised concerns about the condition of the pitches and the impact on par scores.

In the recent match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), CSK managed to score only 167 for 9, which proved to be sufficient to secure a 28-run victory. CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad attributed the low score to the slow and sluggish nature of the wicket.

“The way the wicket played in the second innings, definitely I’d say par score,” Gaikwad said. “Everyone believed the wicket was slow, it was coming slow off the wicket, even low bounce.”

Ravindra Jadeja, who played a crucial role in CSK’s victory with both bat and ball, echoed Gaikwad’s sentiments. “It was a day game, so the wicket was slow, which we expected,” he said. “We did well in the [batting] powerplay, but then we couldn’t build partnerships.”

The slowdown in scoring has been attributed to the aging of the pitches and the lack of partnerships. Teams have struggled to maintain momentum and build substantial totals.

Despite the challenges, CSK has managed to navigate the difficult conditions and climb to third place in the points table. Gaikwad praised the team’s bowling unit, particularly Tushar Deshpande, Mitch Santner, and Simarjeet Singh, for their contributions.

“We bowled well in the powerplay and middle overs, didn’t bowl loose balls,” Gaikwad said. “Simarjeet Singh, playing his first game of the season, did well, his three overs giving him 2 for 16.”

CSK has faced some setbacks with injuries to key players, but they have shown resilience and determination to overcome these challenges. Gaikwad acknowledged the difficulties but expressed relief at the team’s performance.

“Sigh of relief with the things that were happening… the previous night, or the night of the match, Pathirana slightly here and there, then some of the guys struggling with the flu as well, so not really sure till gameday morning who is playing and who is not,” Gaikwad said.

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KKR Soars High, Sets Sights on League Double Over LSG

KKR Soars High, Sets Sights on League Double Over LSG

By May 5, 2024 0

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are soaring high after their thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a venue where they had not tasted success against MI in 12 years. The team is now setting their sights on a league double over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), whom they defeated earlier this season at Eden Gardens.

During their match against MI, KKR was without emerging pacer Harshit Rana, who was serving a one-match ban for a Code of Conduct breach. Rana had been handed a one-match suspension along with a 100% of his match fee fine for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Delhi Capitals. The KKR pacer was found guilty of committing a Level 1 offense under Article 2.5 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. Rana admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction.

Rana has made headlines this season for his unique “flying kiss” celebration. He had given a fiery send-off to SRH batter Mayank Agarwal earlier during the season and came close to doing the same to DC wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel. However, former KKR captain Nitish Rana poked fun at Harshit during their flight to Lucknow. In a video shared by KKR on their official Twitter handle, Nitish asked Harshit, “How about another flying kiss?”

While Harshit couldn’t contain his laughter, he said “no” to Nitish’s request without any second thoughts.

In his last outing, Rana picked up two wickets against DC. In total, he has bagged 11 wickets in eight matches.

With 12 points, KKR is currently ranked second in the standings and has the highest Net Run Rate (NRR) of any team in the competition, at 1.096. The team is looking to continue their winning ways and cement their position in the top four.

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LSG Captain KL Rahul Opts to Bowl First Against KKR in IPL 2024

LSG Captain KL Rahul Opts to Bowl First Against KKR in IPL 2024

By May 5, 2024 0

Lucknow Super Giants Opt to Bowl First Against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024

In a crucial IPL 2024 encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul elected to bowl first after winning the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The decision came as a surprise to many, as LSG has been a formidable chasing side in the tournament.

Rahul, who was recently omitted from India’s T20 World Cup squad, explained his decision, stating that he is not the best judge of a wicket and prefers to chase. He also praised his team’s adaptability and highlighted the importance of individual performances.

LSG made one change to their lineup, bringing in Yash Thakur to replace the injured Mayank Yadav. KKR, on the other hand, replaced Vaibhav Arora with Harshit Rana.

Prior to the match, Rahul was seen practicing speaking in the local Lucknow dialect, showcasing his commitment to connecting with the city’s fans.

Teams:

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c/wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana.

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KL Rahul Breaks Silence on Strike Rate Debate, Addresses India Squad Omission

KL Rahul Breaks Silence on Strike Rate Debate, Addresses India Squad Omission

By May 5, 2024 0

KL Rahul Breaks Silence on Strike Rate Debate, Addresses India Squad Omission

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul has addressed the ongoing debate surrounding strike rate in T20 cricket, following his team’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. Rahul, along with Virat Kohli, has faced criticism for their strike rates despite being among the top run-scorers in the tournament.

“There’s been a lot of talk about strike rate, and T20 cricket has changed a lot in the last couple of years,” Rahul said. “We have to adapt to the conditions and play according to the situation.”

Rahul’s comments come after he was omitted from the India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited the need for middle-order batting options as the reason for selecting Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson as wicket-keepers.

“I’m not a best reader of a wicket, we just like chasing,” Rahul added. “The good thing is we have been able to adapt really well and quickly to the conditions.”

In the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Rahul won the toss and opted to field. He praised the performance of Venkatesh Iyer, who scored a crucial half-century for KKR.

“He (Venkatesh Iyer) got tremendous character and happy for the way he executed,” Rahul said. “It’s important to stay in the present.”

KKR captain Shreyas Iyer also expressed confidence in his team’s ability to defend their total.

“We would have bowled as well. Defending that total with five bowlers in the last game gives us a lot of confidence,” Iyer said. “There’s a lot of self-belief in the team.”

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Tennis Power Couple Badosa and Tsitsipas Announce Amicable Split

Tennis Power Couple Badosa and Tsitsipas Announce Amicable Split

By May 5, 2024 0

Tennis Power Couple Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas Announce Amicable Split

After a year-long whirlwind romance, tennis stars Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas have announced their amicable separation. The news was shared by Badosa in a heartfelt statement posted on social media on Sunday.

The couple’s relationship began off the court in 2022, quickly becoming a high-profile affair. They launched a joint Instagram account, starred in a photoshoot together, and frequently supported each other at matches. Their bond was evident in Tsitsipas’ unwavering support for Badosa during her injury struggles.

However, despite their mutual affection, the couple has decided to part ways. In her statement, Badosa expressed gratitude for the time they shared and emphasized their decision to remain friends. “We have shared a journey filled with love and learning, and it is as friends with immense mutual respect that we now choose to move forward on our own paths,” she wrote.

Tsitsipas has been a constant source of encouragement for Badosa, both on and off the court. He has publicly praised her resilience and determination, and has been by her side through her injury recovery. Despite their separation, it is likely that their support for each other will continue.

Badosa’s statement also acknowledged the support they have received from their loved ones and fans. “We are grateful for the support of our friends, family and all who have been part of our story,” she wrote. “As we transition into this new chapter of our lives, we continue to wish each other nothing but the best in all our endeavors.”

The news of Badosa and Tsitsipas’ split has sent shockwaves through the tennis world. Fans had grown accustomed to seeing the couple together, and their public displays of affection had become a staple of the sport. However, the couple’s decision to prioritize their individual well-being is a testament to their maturity and respect for each other.

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