The GT vs KKR clash in Ahmedabad was called off due to incessant rain which meant that the Knight Riders confirmed a top-two spot for the first time in 10 years in the IPL while the home team was knocked out of the race of the playoffs for the first time in their three-year stint, having won the trophy in 2022 and lost the 2023 final. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants fight for survival as they lock horns for the second time in the season. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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GT vs KKR abandoned in Ahmedabad as rain prevails; KKR confirm top-two finish
The Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash in the 2024 edition of the IPL was called off due to rain in Ahmedabad which meant that the Shreyas Iyer-led side confirmed the top two spot. The Titans, on the other hand, stood eliminated as they can go to a maximum of 13 points.
Nitish Rana throws googly to Harsha Bhogle
Harsha Bhogle just wanted to see Nitish Rana's injured finger and how much it has heeled but he didn't know what the KKR batter had in store for him. Rana responded saying that the injured finger was the middle one so he wouldn't show him that but confirmed that it was much better as the left-hander missed 10 games for the side.
Delhi Capitals take on Lucknow Super Giants in a critical clash
It will be a battle of survival in the national capital on Tuesday, May 14, more so for the Lucknow Super Giants, who still have a realistic chance of qualification to the playoffs as they take on Delhi Capitals, who will be playing their final match of the tournament.
BCCI invites applications for Indian men's team head coach positions
With the deadline set for May 27, 6 PM IST, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have invited applications for the head coach of the Indian men's team for a period of 3.5 years starting July 1, 2024 to December 32, 2027.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) backtracks on one-off Test announcement against Ireland
With the Pakistan cricket team in Ireland currently for a three-match T20 series, the European nation has confirmed a historic tour of Pakistan next year. The FTP consists of just white-ball games but PCB in its release also mentioned a one-off Test match before backtracking the same.
Pakistan take on Ireland in the decider with series levelled 1-1
Pakistan will hope to win the third T20I in Dublin against Ireland to seal the series 2-1 after a comeback win in the second game. Ireland batters have been exceptional in the two matches but will need their bowlers to step up.
Ravi Shastri has not completely thrown the idea of coaching an IPL team in the future, out of the window
Ravi Shastri, the former India coach, has been doing the commentary all around the world, since giving up the head coach role with the Indian cricket team in 2021 but hasn't given up on the idea of being involved with an IPL team in the future. Shastri on R Ashwin's YouTube channel said that after the COVID period and staying in bubbles, he just wanted to have some fun with commentary and broadcast but wants to give it back to the youngsters and mentor them.
Ramiz Raja levels seething remark on coverage of IRE vs PAK series
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has come out all guns blazing against the coverage of the ongoing series between Ireland and Pakistan saying that the Asian giants are not an African nation but the presence of just two cameras and lack of replays and DRS have made the watching experience a huge letdown.
Abha Khatua scripts national record in shot put
Abha Khatua, the silver medalist in the Asian Championships, achieved the national record in shot put for Indian women with a huge throw of 18.41m in the National Federation Cup Athletics Competition on Monday, May 13.
Barcelona reclaim second spot in LaLiga
Barcelona with a 2-0 win against Real Sociedad reclaimed the No 2 spot in LaLiga leapfrogging Girona.
