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May 1-15, 2022 - Vol 2, Issue 20
Getting out on 99 is painful but it feels good if I contribute in a winning cause: Gaikwad Gaikwad's 99 off 57 balls and an equally belligerent unbeaten 85 off 55 by Devon Conway helped the defending champions notch 202/2 and then restricted SRH to 189/6 for a 13-run victory. Gaikwad was out in the 18th over as he tried to cut a slower length ball angled away from him. But he failed to keep it down, giving an easy catch to Bhuvneshwar Kumar at backward point. He and Conway stitched together a recordbreaking 182-run partnership in the game.
Pune, May 2 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has said that getting out on 99 is always painful, but the fact that he contributed to the win against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA Stadium on Sunday made him forget the disappointment.
"Getting out on 99 made me a little sad, but I am happy that I was able to contribute to a win. Whether it's 99 or 100, winning the game is important," Gaikwad, who was the orange cap winner in CSK's title campaign last year, said. "It's always special to score big at your home ground, but more importantly, I'm happy because I contributed towards the team's win," Gaikwad said in an interview
"There was no pressure of performing in front of family and friends, but I wanted to make them proud. Doing well in front of them is a big achievement. I was waiting for the moment and, thankfully, it happened," he added. The right-hand batter further heaped praise on Conway, saying he enjoyed batting with the Kiwi. "I enjoyed batting with Devon. I am delighted for him as it was only his second match and he scored his maiden IPL fifty. We haven't played together much, but we spend a lot of time in my room. Hence, we got to know about each other's game, how we communicate and how we react to certain situations on the field," he said. "We already had off-field conversations and, thankfully, we shared a very good partnership," said Gaikwad.
to explore this development in the heart of Orange County," said Sameer Mehta and Vijay Srinivasan, Co-Founders, Major League Cricket.
Major League Cricket (MLC) in partnership with the Knight Riders Group and the City of Irvine, announced Saturday, the approval of an exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) to move forward with lease negotiations and design approvals to build a world class cricket venue on a 15-acre parcel at Great Park. The development would see a multi-million dollar investment and the internationally renowned architects HKS will design an iconic home for the sport in the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Knight Riders Group (KRG), is a founding investor in MLC and is working closely with MLC on various aspects related to the launch of the league.
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KRG, owners of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), bring significant experience from one of the most successful brands in global T20 cricket to MLC. Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan said, "Our investment in MLC in America, is based on our belief in the exciting future of cricket in the USA and is well aligned to our strategy of establishing Knight Riders as a global brand in T20 cricket. Plans to build a world class cricket stadium in the greater Los Angeles area is exciting for us and MLC. This will no doubt have a transformational impact on one of the world's most iconic metropolitan areas." "MLC is committed to building outstanding infrastructure for cricket in key markets accessible to legions of cricket-loving fans. We're grateful to the City of Irvine for agreeing
UAE based businessman to give Rs 1 cr to Kerala team if it wins Santosh Trophy
on iplt20.com. "It felt good to play well in front of family and friends.
Knight Riders and MLC, US to build world class cricket stadium in LA
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) In a development that could be a game changer for the game of cricket in the United States, a world class cricket stadium is to be built in the city of Los Angeles.
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"Great Park's position as a hub for community recreation and its array of first-class sports facilities makes it an ideal location for the potential addition of a venue serving the local cricket-loving community and the broader Greater Los Angeles region with major international cricket events set to take place there." The stadium plans include stateof-the-art training facilities, locker rooms, luxury suites, dedicated parking, concessions, field lighting and an international-grade pitch to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) accreditation and allow the venue to host the highest level of international cricket competition. USA Cricket is expected to bid for future men's and women's World Cup tournaments, with the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup already set to be co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies. The ICC is bidding for the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles - if successful, the stadium at Great Park is expected to be a centerpiece venue for the event in southern California, a KKR statement noted.
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) Ahead of the Santosh Trophy finals, UAE-based Malayali entrepreneur Shamsheer Vayalil has promised to give Rs one crore to the Kerala football team, if it wins the national football tournament in Malappurram on Monday. Shamsheer is the chairman and MD of VPS Healthcare and is also the son-in-law of billionaire businessman M.A.Yusuf Ali. Kerala is aiming to win their seventh title and are all set to meet traditional rivals West Bengal. "It's heartening to watch Kerala playing the final of the Santosh Trophy. The team displayed fantastic performances throughout the tournament. I hope they are able to lift one of the most coveted
trophies in Indian football," said Shamsheer, a sports enthusiast. Shamsheer had earlier given a cash prize of Rs one crore to the Indian hockey goalkeeper P.R.Sreejesh after the team scripted a historic win at the Tokyo Olympics. Kerala had already defeated West Bengal 2-0 in the group stages. The tournament, hosted by Kerala after a break, has pumped up the fans. The team treated the fans to some brilliant performances, especially in the semi-finals when they secured a 7-3 victory against Karnataka. The team with 32 titles in the history of the tournament, West Bengal, is all set AAup for their 2017 final loss to Kerala at the Salt Lake Stadium, when they were defeated in the tiebreakers.
Sports minister Anurag Thakur reviews preparation for 2022 Chess Olympiad for the Olympiad which have been going in full swing. The meeting was also attended by Sandip Pradhan, Director General Sports Authority of India, Siddharth Singh Longjam, Joint Secretary, Sports and Pradeep A, Secretary Sports. Chauhan, who has been overseeing the arrangements for the Olympiad in Chennai, also attended a meeting of the International Chess Federation in Abu Dhabi this week. Racing with the clock to host the Olympiad, Chauhan said: "Things are under control and we are moving at a fast and efficient pace. In all probability we will be ready for India's biggest spectacle much New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) All before the scheduled time. We are India Chess Federation (AICF), immensely grateful to the central Indian Government and Tamil Nadu government as they have offered all Government are ensuring that possible assistance." the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, India as the host of the Olympiad, scheduled in Chennai from July 28 for the first time ever in history, to August 10, would be memorable for the country, the participants as has a bonus in the form of an extra team in both the Open and well as the spectators. Women's section. On Sunday, after AICF secretary Bharat Singh the release of official FIDE Rating, Chauhan met the Sports minister the Indian teams for the Olympiad Anurag Thakur and apprised him will also be announced. of the undergoing preparations
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