Thursday, July 09
Neeraj Chopra, after partnering with Jan Zelezny, achieved the 90m mark with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League. Former coach Klaus Bartonietz, currently training young athletes in India, believes Neeraj is now aiming for even greater distances.
Faf du Plessis highlighted Axar Patel's absence as a significant setback for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians, emphasizing Patel's potential impact on the dry Wankhede pitch, similar to Mitchell Santner's successful spell.
Gujarat Titans, already in the playoffs, aim for a top-two finish against Lucknow Super Giants, who seek a respectable end to their season. GT's strong batting, led by Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, contrasts with LSG's struggling middle order. Jos Buttler's departure from GT will create an opportunity for another player at No. 3.
In an IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, GT won the toss and chose to field. GT bowler Arshad Khan had a tough start, falling twice during his run-up in the second over, causing concern but fortunately, he managed to complete the over after physio attention.
Rishabh Pant refuted social media rumors suggesting his release from the Lucknow Super Giants, dismissing claims that his Rs 27 crore price tag was deemed excessive. Pant urged for responsible and credible news reporting, criticising the spread of misinformation.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth suggests MS Dhoni's era with CSK might be nearing its end, citing his age and declining performance as factors. Srikkanth pointed out Dhoni's struggles with form and fitness, impacting his ability to perform his previous roles effectively. CSK's failure to reach the playoffs for the second consecutive season adds weight to the speculation about Dhoni's future.
