IPL team owners have also bought all six franchises of South Africa's new domestic T20 league, while three IPL franchise owners
Gautam Adani was the world's third and Asia's richest man a month back but a damning report by a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport group, plunging his own wealth by $80 billion and the tycoon slipping to No.30 on the world billionaire index. Adani's sprawling conglomerate, which spans from sea ports to airports, edible oil and commodities, energy, cement and data centres, is under attack by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, which successfully deflated electric-vehicle maker Nikola Motors in 2020. Hindenburg, which held short positions in unidentified shares of Adani Group firms through its US-traded debt and offshore derivatives, on January 24 accused the conglomerate of "brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud" and using a number of offshore shell companies to inflate stock prices.
The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.
The 42-year-old is holding a solid 55 per cent lead with the Oddschecker betting odds aggregator, followed by a 29 per cent chance of former prime minister Boris Johnson making a comeback. Third placed in what is emerging as a three-way contest is Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt, who had polled third in the first round of parliamentary votes to shortlist candidates for the last leadership race.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said it welcomed consultations world governing body FIFA's plan to conduct a feasibility study into staging the World Cup every two years instead of every four.
The meeting between Dr Singh and Sarkozy on climate change assumes significance as it came just ten days before the Copenhagen Summit on the issue.
The Centre is pushing for bilateral trade with Cuba and its settlement in rupee as a part of its strategy to internationalise the domestic currency. A delegation from Cuba, including officials from its central bank, met Indian government officials and banks last month to discuss bilateral trade and settlement using the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) payment mechanism in rupee, said people aware of the matter. Since the Cuban nation has opened up its economy and is looking to implement reforms to attract investments from India, Cuban banks have evinced interest in opening special rupee vostro accounts (SRVAs) with Indian banks.
Skipper Temba Bavuma has been woefully out of form since his return from injury and also missed the last two ODI due to illness.
KKR's Andre Russell is all geared up for the second leg of IPL, starting on September 19, as he departed for the UAE on Thursday.
The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the Royal Navy has described as a 'landmark' aviation trial mission.
DK and Rohit Sharma are the only two Indian players from the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 to find themselves in this year's T20 World Cup squad!
BCCI is expected to hold a discussion on matters related to women's IPL at its annual general meeting in September this year. Much of the planning around the tournament will be around sale of its media rights.
Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail
Proliferation of T20 leagues puts squeeze on bilateral tours
Former captain Virat Kohli has asked to be rested from the entire limited overs series against the West Indies next month, including the five T20Is, BCCI sources said.
Most of Australia's players have had scant preparation for the Twenty20 World Cup but captain Aaron Finch said his underdone squad can still bring the trophy home for the first time.
All the proceedings against Choksi of illegal entry into Dominica were dropped on May 20, the spokesperson said.
'I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done. I'm sorry. I just, I don't watch them.'
Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford left the Indian Premier League's bio-bubble in the UAE as his father away passed away and he wanted to spend time with his family back home in Guyana.
'A great player like him shouldn't take so much time to get back in form. He has to fight with himself and get things in order.'
So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?
Broad, England's second-highest wicket-taker in tests behind James Anderson, said he was focused on returning to the England
Statistical highlights of the third day's play in the first cricket Test between India and the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda will replace them in the squad for the series, beginning in Kolkata on February 16.
Video footage from India's tour of the West Indies.
Avesh Khan's redemption, after being whacked around the Caribbean grounds, has come about after slowing down his pace following skipper Rohit Sharma's advice.
Test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday as he looks to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.
'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'
Out-of-favour opener Gautam Gambhir does not believe that fatigue, due to excessive cricket, was the reason behind India's back-to-back defeats in the ongoing Tri series in the West Indies.
ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds
Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch on Friday said several short-format players have a 'very realistic' chance of being overlooked for T20 World Cup selection after opting out of the upcoming tours of West Indies and Bangladesh.
Ireland are scheduled to play another Twenty20 game against the US and three ODIs before a tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in three ODIs in January.
'Attacking his statues disregard his values, which as we know are most needed in the world today.'
Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'
Root stepped down last week, saying the job had taken a heavy toll on him recently, after dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean capped a string of poor results.
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert will replace injured United States fast bowler Ali Khan, whose maiden stint at the IPL ended without any game time due to a side strain sustained while playing in the Caribbean Premier League.
'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.
Pakistan ended their 18-match losing streak with win over the West Indies
The visit of Ireland was the first time the United States had hosted an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member nation.
With just over three months to go before the start of the 2007 cricket World Cup, much of Barbados is scarred by building cranes, road detours and construction sites.
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