Chasing Punjab Kings' challenging 214 for 5, Abhishek provided the quick start SRH needed, especially after Head departed for a first-ball duck. But Abhishek did not deviate from his attacking style of play and hit a blistering 66 off 28 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes. His good run has so far yielded 467 runs, incluing a season-highest 41 sixes.
Deepthi Jeevanji set a world record of 55.06 seconds in the women's 400m T20 category at the Para Athletics World Championship 2024 in Kobe, Japan, securing a gold medal. She had earlier set an Asian record of 56.18 seconds in the qualifiers. India's Yogesh Kathuniya won silver in the Men's F56 Discus Throw, increasing India's medal tally to 2.
Rajasthan Royals will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024 Eliminator on Wednesday, following a dramatic end to the league phase where Sunrisers Hyderabad pushed RR to third place. The Royals' subsequent match against Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out, cementing SRH's position based on net run rate.
Brandon King will lead West Indies in the T20I series against South Africa as regular captain Rovman Powell focuses on the IPL playoffs with Rajasthan Royals. Players like Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Alzarri Joseph will remain in India for the IPL, while Nicholas Pooran and Hope are rested. The series serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a top-two finish in the final standings after registering four-wicket victory against Punjab Kings, thanks to Abhishek Sharma's impressive performance. The victory at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium took SRH to 17 points and second spot, after a washed-out match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.
The latest episode of 'Jhanak' features Hiba Nawab as Jhanak, Krushal Ahuja as Anirudh, Chandani Sharma as Arshi, and conflicts within the storyline. Bipasha stirs up drama with a shocking revelation, leading to emotional turmoil. Salman Shaikh exits 'Jhanak' to portray an antagonist in 'Suhaagan', while Shagun Pandey and Shruti Choudhary star in 'Mera Balam Thanedaar'.
Priya Gupta, wife of Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta, recently met Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. She shared a sweet note on social media, expressing admiration for him. Meeting Salman was a dream come true, reminiscent of the 90s.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the IPL playoff spot by denying Chennai Super Kings 17 runs off the final over. Yash Dayal's low full toss to MS Dhoni was smacked for a massive six by CSK maestro, resembling the last over bowled by the former Gujarat Titans pacer against Kolkata Knight Riders last season.
Gayle, known to hit monstrous sixes during his playing days as West Indies batsman and freelance T20 franchise player, was part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad from 2011 to 2017. Kohli also autographed his RCB jersey and gifted it to the 'Universe Boss', with the message: "To Chris (kaka). With love and best wishes."
Nishad Kumar won silver and Preethi Pal secured bronze as Indian athletes excelled on day three of the 2024 Para Athletics World Championship. Nishad Kumar earned silver in Men's High Jump T47 with a season-best 1.99 meters, while Preethi Pal took bronze in Women's 200m T35. India's medal tally stands at two after Day 3.
Sunrisers Hyderabad surpassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the most sixes in IPL 2024 and across various T20 leagues, with a thrilling win against Punjab Kings. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen's explosive innings helped SRH chase down 215, smashing 14 sixes in the match, bringing their total to 160 sixes this season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans have been hopeful for 17 seasons to win the Indian Premier League title. This season, RCB changed their name to Bengaluru and the catchline to "Hosa adhyaya," but their performance remained similar. However, a famous turnaround occurred with Faf du Plessis' team securing victories and making the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni's 110-metre six against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was counterproductive, as he hit left-arm pacer Yash Dayal for a six in the first over. The ball was lost and replaced, causing Dhoni to miss the crucial second six and fulfill his promise of playing his last IPL match at Chepauk.
Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle had a lot of fun when the Jamaican giant walked into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after the team's remarkable win over CSK to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs. An excited Kohli could be seen telling his former RCB teammate that he has now hit the most sixes in the ongoing IPL season (as of May 18).
In a dramatic episode of Splitsvilla X5, Divyansh Pokharna and Dewangini Vyas were eliminated by Digvijay and Unnati, affecting their emotional journey. Host Sunny Leone played a role in determining their ideal match.
RCB qualified for the playoffs, finishing fourth on the points table after defeating CSK in their do-or-die match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last Saturday. That was RCB's sixth consecutive win on the trot, after losing seven of their first eight matches in this edition, which is what makes their run special and iconic.
Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa went for lunch with Farah Khan at a fancy Asian cuisine restaurant. Bharti, a desi woman, opted for Indian cuisine over sushi. She was thrilled to try new dishes with Farah Khan and plans to have Farah cook new dishes at home. Bharti shared the experience in her vlog.
After losing seven of their first eight matches, the Bengaluru team, led by Faf du Plessis and inspired by Orange Cap holder Virat Kohli (708 runs), won their next six matches on the trot to push CSK out of the race and finish in the top four on the leaderboard. They will now take on Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator.
Sagar Parekh discusses Bigg Boss and quality roles in an interview with ETimes TV, emphasizing career growth and audience feedback. He exclusively shared his take on the reality show Bigg Boss and his reason behind whether he should participate or not. Also opened up about receiving offers for TV shows post Anupamaa.