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The Background Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma faced off each other at Bengaluru on Thursday (March 28) in one of the much-awaited clashes of this season. Batting first, Mumbai posted 187-8 in 20 overs after Virat Kohli opted to bowl on winning the toss. During the 14th over of Mumbai Indians’ innings, Yuvraj Singh smashed Chahal for three consecutive sixes in the first deliveries of the over and was dismissed on the fourth delivery after being caught by Mohammed Siraj while attempting yet another six!...

The apex court bench headed by Justice A.K. Patnaik, upon receiving the report, said that they will pass appropriate order after going through it. Supreme Court April 8, 2013 appointed Justice Mudgal to enquire into the allegation of spot-fixing in the IPL on a petition by Cricket Association of Bihar. 0 votes

But President Joe Biden would have to first lift sanctions put in place by his predecessor if these two nations were to play a productive role in the crisis, potentially between 2 million and 2.5 million more barrels per day (bpd) of oil to the global market. And while engaging with the two designated adversaries would likely stir a degree of criticism from hawkish factions at home looking to portray the president as soft on U....

The ammonium nitrate that exploded in the port of Beirut had been left on site for six years, despite repeated warnings that it posed a huge risk to the densely populated city. As Beirutis mourn the dead, search for the missing and clear the debris-filled city streets, their anger is once again falling on the political elite that has long been unable to deliver desperately needed reforms and progress while enriching themselves and their affiliates....

Iran has been experiencing unprecedented levels of protests and civil unrest since the death of Mahsa Amini on September 16. The 22-year-old Kurdish woman was arrested by the country’s “morality police” for supposedly wearing an “improper” form of hijab during a visit to Tehran. She was allegedly beaten severely while in custody. The beatings are believed to have led to her death from a fatal head injury, but Iranian authorities have denied the accusation....

The New York Times reported that senior intelligence officials familiar with talks between Israel and the U.S. over the incident said that Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence agency, was behind the attack. The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed people familiar with discussions about the operation, also reported that Mossad executed the attack. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the incident and Newsweek has not been able to independently verify claims about Israel’s involvement....

In Iran, the administration is continuing its “maximum pressure” campaign, seeking to collapse the nation’s economy before the end of Trump’s term. Unable to force Tehran to make a new nuclear deal, Trump appears set on making the regime pay as steep a price as possible before he leaves the White House. The president even asked for military strike options on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which Tehran maintains are purely for pursuing civilian power, according to The New York Times....

According to BBC journalist Kian Sharifi, the Iranian paper Vatan-e Emruz used a “questionable” image and headline to discuss the 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 civilians and first responders in the U.S. Sharifi tweeted on Saturday: “Iranian hardline newspaper Vatan-e Emruz marks the 20th anniversary of the #September11 attacks with a questionable front-page cartoon titled “Demise”. The headline in red reads: “9/11: The beginning of America’s end.'”...

Only last fall, Chalabi had resurrected his turbulent political career when the government of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, with backing from U.S. military commander Gen. David Petraeus, named him to head a committee charged with restoring essential services, including electricity and public safety, to Iraqi communities. “He was going to be the guy to turn the lights on in Baghdad,” said a former U.S. intelligence official who has closely followed developments in Iraq....

“Kapil Dev should not be compared with anyone. He is not just a once-in-generation player but a once-in-a-century cricketer just like Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar. We should not compare him with anyone,” Gavaskar told Aaj Tak. Following his lukewarm performance in the recently concluded Edgbaston Test against England, Pandya has come under fire for his role in the Indian team. After conceding 46 runs without any wickets from ten overs, he could only manage scores of 22 and 31....

Ireland U-19 have played two games in the qualifiers so far, winning once. They currently occupy second position in the points table. Scotland U-19, meanwhile, have been extremely impressive, winning two in two. They’re currently atop the standings. IRE-Y vs SCO-Y Probable Playing 11 Today IRE-Y XI Nathan McGuire, Tim Tector (c), Jamie Forbes, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Cox(wk), Jack Dickson, Philippe Le Roux, Cameron Doak, Liam Doherty, Scott MacBeth, Muzamil Sherzad...

Coleman suffered a double leg-break in Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Wales on Friday after finding himself on the receiving end of a hefty Neil Taylor tackle and he expected to be out of action until at least 2018. Argentina drop Sergio Aguero The Boys in Green were held to a 0-0 draw at the Aviva Stadium, meaning they remain unbeaten in their quest for qualification. However, the result sees them drop off top spot in Group D, though they are still level with leaders Serbia on 11 points....

England coach Stuart Lancaster was delighted by the maturity of his youthful side after they emerged from a brutal encounter in Dublin as the only side in this season’s Six Nations who can win a Grand Slam. Chris Robshaw, the England captain, led from the front at the breakdown while 21-year-old fly-half Owen Farrell also did his chances of selection for the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia no harm by kicking all of the visitors’ points in a 12-6 win over Ireland....

The 34-year-old was axed as ODI captain ahead of the tour of South Africa and was replaced by Rohit Sharma. The 37-year-old notes that the two alpha figures in Indian cricket will bring in their strengths as leaders to take the team forward. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have contrasting personalities and leadership styles. While speaking to The Hindu, Pathan said: The former all-rounder termed Virat Kohli as the greatest Test captain India ever had, not because of the results, but on the basis of the message he sent....

Guitarists are familiar with controlling their sound using various foot pedals so it makes sense that you could control your iPad music apps using a foot pedal. That’s where the iRig BlueBoard comes in. IK multimedia claims to have created the first wireless MIDI pedal board which works with the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac. It’s lightweight and a sensible size (23cm wide) to carry around with your equipment or laptop bag and at 250g it is certainly a lot lighter than a typical pedal board....

Is this everything you hoped it would be? Is a tie really preferable to the Packers being rewarded with a victory after taking the opening drive of overtime 77 yards, including a spectacular grab by wide receiver Jarrett Boykin, from their own 21 to the Vikings’ 2-yard line? But that's too easy to do, right, and not worthy of a win? You'd have a very tough time convincing any player or coach who participated in that game that the new rules are a good thing....

[Updated: It looks like this one is no longer just speculation as Ed Boon confirmed that an online beta is coming soon. Players can start signing up right now.] The Injustice 2 creative director posted a new image on his personal Twitter account earlier today showing a string of characters on a black background. The image was paired with an odd message saying that he felt like there is something was missing today....

However, advocacy groups and attorneys general in the US have objected to the plans, saying they believe the new app would have negative effects on young children. Learn exactly what Instagram has in mind for its Instagram for kids app and the potential benefits and drawbacks for young children. What Is Instagram for Kids? Executives have begun to prioritize a children’s version of Instagram. An internal employee message identified a youth program as being an H1 priority for the company....

Manchester United are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in the transfer window as they look to rebuild their squad and a host of players have already been linked with a switch to be part of Louis Van Gaal’s Old Trafford revolution. Angel Di Maria is the latest to have dbeen rumoured to be a target of Manchester United, with a bid reportedly being prepared for one of the most underrated players in world football currently....

The seventh-placed SRH will be up against a confident-looking Delhi Capitals (DC) side, who are perched third in the points table. Delhi have been impressive this season, with three wins from four outings so far. All eyes will be on the SRH bowling attack as they hope to make the most of the slow Chennai track, while DC will aim to consolidate their position in the top half of the table....