Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher reflected on the team's challenges after a disappointing season. Despite a promising start from Rohit Sharma, MI finished last following a loss to Lucknow Super Giants. Boucher praised Rohit's early form but noted his inconsistency, attributing it to T20 cricket's nature and his aggressive approach as an opener.
Long Island's Eisenhower Park is nearing completion for a 34,000-seat stadium to host the T20 World Cup, the world's premier cricket tournament. The stadium is part of a historic event marking the first major international cricket competition in the US. Usain Bolt, an honorary ambassador for the T20 World Cup, visited the stadium.
That the contest is also a knockout clash for the two sides, who are vying for the lone playoff berth up for grabs, has made it a compelling must-watch. A win will ensure a top-four finish for Chennai, but the equation is a little more complicated for the home team.
Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher acknowledged the team’s disappointing season, emphasizing patience and careful consideration before making changes. MI finished last in the IPL standings after losing to Lucknow Super Giants. Boucher discussed Hardik Pandya's leadership potential, despite his struggles, and stressed the need for a thorough analysis of the team’s performance.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been banned from his team's next match after being found guilty of an over-rate offence during their final match against Lucknow Super Giants. This was his team's third offence of the season under the Code of Conduct. Pandya was fined INR 30 lakh and banned from playing in the next match.
Contesting for the lone playoff spot remaining, RCB have 12 points from 13 matches and CSK have 14 points from 13 matches. But RCB not only have to win but also ensure that their current net run-rate of +0.387 becomes better than CSK's +0.528 in order to qualify for the playoffs.
World number one Scottie Scheffler was arrested and handcuffed outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla after allegedly dragging a police officer with his car. Scheffler was charged with felony assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic.
Gurucharan Singh from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, finally returns after his mysterious disappearance for nearly a month. The actor upon his return, reportedly told the cops that he journeyed to Gurudwaras across Amritsar and Ludhiana during this time, in an effort to quit the 'worldly life'.
Chennai Super Kings arrived at M Chinnaswamy Stadium with immense support from the 'Yellow Army', chanting "Dhoni, Dhoni" as the team bus passed by. The fervent welcome set the stage for Saturday's 'Southern Derby', which will determine the fourth and final team to qualify for the IPL playoffs. The stakes are high, with RCB's resurgence set to face CSK and potentially adverse weather conditions.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan supports Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bat higher up the order for Chennai Super Kings in their final league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pathan believes Dhoni's current hitting form and the high-scoring nature of the Bengaluru ground make a compelling case for this change, hoping to entertain his vast fan base.
Shruti Sharma praises co-star Sharmin Segal in 'Heeramandi' web show, emphasizing their strong off-screen bond. The actresses admire Sanjay Leela Bhansali's detailed vision for the show, focusing on small details like dialogues and costumes, making it a history-making project for Shruti. Shruti shares her experience with ETimes TV, highlighting the supportive atmosphere on set.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul expressed disappointment with the team's performance in the IPL 2024 after their victory against Mumbai Indians. Despite the win, LSG ended the season with 14 points and was eliminated from the playoffs. Rahul humorously referenced an advertisement featuring himself, his father-in-law Suniel Shetty, and Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
Barun Sobti shares insights on Queer content at a film festival, discussing his experiences, transition into TV and OTT, genres, Indian films, creativity, and his role as a jury for the first time.
