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Saturday, April 27, 2024
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IPL is background music. Same sixes different evening

What is good or perhaps bad about the IPL for TV spectators is that it runs so smoothly, it almost seems rehearsed to the point of perfection.

Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir docked full match fees following on-field spat in IPL

When the players were shaking hands Kohli appeared to have a blunt exchange with Lucknow bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and was then confronted by Gambhir.

IPL T20 multi-club deals spook boards in changing landscape

Eight IPL franchises own at least one team in another league abroad. Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals have both acquired teams in new T20 tournaments in South Africa, UAE and US.

Impact player, final XI after toss, exciting new talent: What IPL 2023 has in store this year

Last year's winner Gujarat Titans will clash with Chennai Super Kings in opening match Friday. For first time, teams will be allowed to change a player either for batting or bowling.

The risky choice of becoming an IPL sponsor allowed Unacademy to boost its brand

In Unstartup, Nistha Tripathi tells how Unacademy ignored conventional work models to create new pathways to success.

Will monitor players’ workload in IPL ahead of World Test Championship final, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit, whose side sealed a 2-1 home series victory over the same opponents to qualify for the clash, will explore the possibility of sending players to Britain earlier than scheduled.

A lot is riding on Women’s Premier League. Don’t compare it with IPL

The investment poured into the WPL has been modest by IPL standards but remains significant in the context of the women’s game and where it stands today.

Watching IPL on TV, this Rajasthan village girl bowled her way to ‘other side of screen’

Anisha Bano’s cousin Mumal Mehar is following in her footsteps, with video of her smashing 4s and 6s going viral & catching Sachin Tendulkar's eye. However, many challenges remain.

On Camera

Indira, Manmohan, Modi, all raised income inequality. Until Hindu fears took the driving seat

The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.