The IOC recommended excluding Russian and Belarusian athletes on security grounds last year
Participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport at Paris 2024, was not considered: Thomas Bach


IOC reaffirms ban on Russian athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

IOC President, Thomas Bach, reaffirmed the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics after an IOC board meeting on Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Watch what Bach said

<ul>
<li>The IOC recommended excluding Russian and Belarusian athletes on security grounds last year</li>
<li>Participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport at Paris 2024, was not considered: Thomas Bach</li>
</ul>

IOC President, Thomas Bach, reaffirmed the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics after an IOC board meeting on Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The organisation said they will "monitor" the situation leading up to the Games in France next year, but for the time being, they cannot call a time on if they will change their decision.
The IOC recommended excluding Russian and Belarusian athletes on security grounds last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine but has recently sought to create a pathway for them to return to competition.
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Having opened the scoring in the 20th minute, Messi completed his hat-trick just 17 minutes later.

Lionel Messi scores 7th hat-trick for Argentina, goes past 100-goal mark for country

Having opened the scoring for Argentina in the 20th minute, Lionel Messi completed his hat-trick just 17 minutes later.

#LionelMessi #Messi #Argentina

Having opened the scoring in the 20th minute, Messi completed his hat-trick just 17 minutes later.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored his 7th career hat-trick for his country as they completed a 7-0 rout of Curacao.
Having opened the scoring in the 20th minute, Messi completed his hat-trick just 17 minutes later for the World Champions.
He also breached the 100-goal mark for Argentina and is third on the all-time list of highest goal-scorers in international football, behind Cristiano Ronaldo's 122 and Iran's Ali Daei who has 109 goals to his name.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/watch-lionel-messi-s-statue-to-be-placed-next-to-pele-and-diego-maradona-in-conmebol-museum-1680007617940">Lionel Messi's statue to be placed next to Pele and Diego Maradona in CONMEBOL museum</a>


IPL kicks off on March 31 in Ahmedabad
Defending champions Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings in match 1
Delhi Capitals without Rishabh Pant


IPL 2023: India's biggest cricket festival set to return with a bang

The wait is finally over. Get set for a 2-months roller coaster ride as IPL 2023 kicks off on March 31 in Ahmedabad.

Watch this video to know why this season promises to be a blockbuster event.

<ul>
<li>IPL kicks off on March 31 in Ahmedabad</li>
<li>Defending champions Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings in match 1</li>
<li>Delhi Capitals without Rishabh Pant</li>
</ul>

The wait is finally over. Get set for a 2-month roller coaster ride as IPL 2023 kicks off on March 31 in Ahmedabad.
The first game features defending champions Gujarat Titans taking on Chennai Super Kings on Friday.
The craze for the cash-rich league in India was evident when Nearly 30,000 fans crammed up around the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore to see Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis unveil RCB's jersey for the 2023 season.
What promises to make the 2023 season a blockbuster event is the fact that IPL returns to its original home-away format after the Covid-19 pandemic forced bubble format schedules in the past few editions.
CSK's most iconic player MS Dhoni may be setting up for his IPL swansong even though the former Indian captain is yet to make a formal announcement.
While Dhoni will have England's talismanic Ben Stokes for company at CSK, Delhi Capitals will miss their captain Rishab Pant, who is still recovering from injuries suffered during a car accident.
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A fiery 22-ball-44 by their number 9 Romario Shepherd powered the Windies to 220/8
first series win for newly-appointed captain Rovman Powell


SA vs WI 3rd T20I: Alzarri Joseph's fifer guides West Indies to a series win vs South Africa

The Windies beat world number 3 South Africa by 7 runs in the 3rd T20I in Johannesburg to win the 3-match series 2-1.

Here is why the series win was so special for newly-appointed captain Rovman Powell

<ul>
<li>A fiery 22-ball-44 by their number 9 Romario Shepherd powered the Windies to 220/8</li>
<li>first series win for newly-appointed captain Rovman Powell</li>
</ul>

West Indies winning a T20 series against a team ranked in top 5 isn't often these days but it did happen on Tuesday.
The Windies beat world number 3 South Africa by 7 runs in the 3rd T20I in Johannesburg to win the 3-match series 2-1.
Opting to bat first, the visitors were powered to a healthy total of 220/8, thanks to a fiery 22-ball-44 by their number 9 Romario Shepherd.
In reply, Reeza Hendricks kept the run-chase alive with a 44-ball-83 but South Africa could manage 213/6. Alzarri Joseph the chief destroyer as he picked up a 5-wicket haul.
It was the first series win for newly-appointed captain Rovman Powell.

I've been hearing for the last 2-3 years that this is going to be MS Dhoni's last season: Rohit Sharma
'I think he is fit enough to play a few more seasons'


Will IPL 2023 be MS Dhoni's last season? Rohit Sharma comes up with an explosive reply

Rohit Sharma was asked if he believes that MS Dhoni will retire after IPL 2023 and the Hitman came up with an explosive replay, which made CSK fans happy.

Tap to know what he said

<ul>
<li>I've been hearing for the last 2-3 years that this is going to be MS Dhoni's last season: Rohit Sharma</li>
<li>'I think he is fit enough to play a few more seasons'</li>
</ul>

With IPL round the corner, the talk of the town is MS Dhoni.
While many believe that the 2023 season will be his last hurrah, few fans and experts have a contrary view. And Rohit Sharma belongs to the latter group.
In Mumbai Indians' pre-season press conference, Rohit said that he has been hearing for the last 2-3 years that this is going to be MS Dhoni's last season. But the Hitman believes that MSD is 'fit enough to play a few more seasons.'

Former Indian captain and director of Delhi Capitals Sourav Ganguly has praised Hardik Pandya, captain of IPL defending champion Gujarat Titans

Sourav Ganguly wants Hardik Pandya to make Test comeback

Sourav Ganguly believes that Hardik is a very special cricketer who should return to Test cricket and not just be a limited-overs specialist.
Here's what the former Indian captain said.

#HardikPandya #Ganguly #IPL2023

Former Indian captain and Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals Sourav Ganguly, praised India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Former Indian captain and Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals, Sourav Ganguly, has praised India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Ganguly believes Hardik is a very special cricketer, and that the limited-overs specialist should return to Test cricket as that is what he will be remembered for.
Ganguly said, &ldquo;There will be specialists in T20s. There's Hardik Pandya although I still feel he is an asset in Test cricket also and he should come back to Test cricket because that's what he will be remembered for. He is a specialist in ODIs and T20Is. But he is a very special cricketer."
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2023-ben-stokes-not-fit-to-bowl-to-still-play-for-csk-1680006733661">IPL 2023: Ben Stokes not fit to bowl, to still play for CSK</a>

Messi was honoured with his statue and a baton of leadership and command of football at the event

Watch! Lionel Messi's statue to be placed next to Pele and Diego Maradona in CONMEBOL museum

Argentina's World Cup-winning star footballer Lionel Messi was honoured with his wax statue on Monday, which will be placed alongside legendary players Pele and Diego Maradona in the CONMEBOL museum.

Watch the video here

Messi was honoured with his statue and a baton of leadership and command of football at the event

Argentina's World Cup-winning star footballer Lionel Messi was honoured at a special ceremony at the CONMEBOL headquarters on Monday.
The South American Football Confederation, abbreviated as CONMEBOL, held a ceremony to honour the Argentine captain and the entire squad after they won the World Cup.
Messi was honoured with his statue and a baton of leadership and command of football at the event.
What made it even more special was the fact that the mini Messi wax statue will be placed alongside legendary players Pele and Diego Maradona in the CONMEBOL museum.
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Doull has been critical of the Pakistani captain, stating that Babar Azam shouldn't be opening for the Men in Green in T20Is.

Why commentators Simon Doull & Aamer Sohail argued over Babar Azam's strike rate

Simon Doull, who was critical of Babar Azam's strike rate during the Pakistan Super League, didn't hold back in his assessment of the Pakistani captain even though he wasn't part of the series against Afghanistan.


#PAKvAFG #SimDoull #Babar #BabarAzam

Doull has been critical of the Pakistani captain, stating that Babar Azam shouldn't be opening for the Men in Green in T20Is.

Even though Pakistani captain Babar Azam wasn't part of the series loss against Afghanistan, he remained a big topic of conversation during the 3-match series.
Simon Doull, who had earlier been critical of Babar Azam's strike rate during the Pakistan Super League, once again voiced his opinion regarding Babar's position in the national team.
Stating Babar shouldn't be batting at the top of the order, Doull said, "Babar Azam is hands down the best No. 3 batsman in the world. He should not open for Pakistan. Saim and Haris should open with Rizwan in T20Is."
But Doull's colleague Aamer Sohail argued that T20 teams are selected on the basis of averages and not strike rates, and that averages are more important.
The former Pakistani batter also cited the example of AB de Villiers &amp; Chris Gayle, claiming that the best T20 batters in the world have had relatively lower strike rates but higher averages.
The Kiwi commentator though corrected his colleague, asserting that Gayle's strike rate is 158 and De Villiers' is 145.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/watch-ms-dhoni-ravindra-jadeja-get-a-roaring-welcome-in-chennai-ahead-of-ipl-2023-1679983949149">MS Dhoni &amp; Ravindra Jadeja get a roaring welcome in Chennai ahead of IPL 2023</a>

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Gujarat Titans are the defending champions, CSK are the 4-time IPL champs
GT beat CSK in both their games last year
Ben Stokes to start IPL 2023 as a pure batter


IPL 2023: It's MS Dhoni vs Hardik Pandya in match 1, CSK vs GT preview and team news

It's that time of the year again when India's biggest cricket festival is round the corner. 4-time IPL champions CSK will face defending champions Gujarat Titans in the first match of IPL 2023 on Friday in Ahmedabad.

Here is our preview, team news and weather forecast.

<ul>
<li>Gujarat Titans are the defending champions, CSK are the 4-time IPL champs</li>
<li>GT beat CSK in both their games last year</li>
<li>Ben Stokes to start IPL 2023 as a pure batter</li>
</ul>

It's that time of the year again when India's biggest cricket festival is around the corner.
4-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face defending champions Gujarat Titans in the first match of IPL 2023 on Friday, in Ahmedabad.
Emotions will run high as it will be a clash between the legendary MS Dhoni and one of his biggest admirers Hardik Pandya.
The two may share a great bond off the field but on it, the battle will be fierce. While Dhoni would be eager to start what is likely to be his last season on a high, Hardik would be itching to prove that GT's dream run in the inaugural season wasn't a flash in the pan.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Though Gujarat Giants won both their games against CSK last year, the Yellow Army can not be taken lightly.
WEATHER
It promises to be perfect weather for the IPL 2023 opener as the forecast shows no rain, with a moderate temperature between 28-30 degrees celsius.
Team News
Ben Stokes might not be fit to bowl but his inclusion in the playing XI as a pure batter is enough for Gujarat to be a little concerned about.
GT Possible Playing XI
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha(WK), Matthew Wade, Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya(C), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid-Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami
CSK Possible Playing XI
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway(WK), Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(WK)(C), Dwaine Pretorius, Deepak Chahar, Simarjeet- Singh, Tushar Deshpande

Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB), Maheesh Theekshana & Matheesha Pathirana (both CSK) are currently in New Zealand for the limited-overs leg that concludes on April 8.

IPL 2023: Players from South Africa & Sri Lanka to miss first few matches

While the majority of overseas stars will be available from the start of #IPL2023 ,  players from South Africa & Sri Lanka will miss the first few matches for their franchises. 

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#CSK #GT #RCB #LSG #SRH #PBKS #DC #MI

Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB), Maheesh Theekshana &amp; Matheesha Pathirana (both CSK) are currently in New Zealand for the limited-overs leg that concludes on April 8.

While the majority of overseas stars will be available from the start of the IPL season, players from South Africa &amp; Sri Lanka will miss the first few matches for their franchises.
The Proteas will be playing the remaining two ODIs from their Covid-interrupted series with the Netherlands till April 2. And the South Africans will be at full strength at home to give themselves the best chance of qualifying for the World Cup in India. A few of them will surely miss the first 2 matches for their franchises.
Three Sri Lankan stars too will be unavailable for initial rounds. Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB), Maheesh Theekshana &amp; Matheesha Pathirana (both CSK) are currently in New Zealand. While all the IPL contracted Kiwi players aren&rsquo;t a part of the series, the three Lankan stars are part of the limited-overs leg that only finishes on April 8.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2023-india-s-biggest-cricket-festival-set-to-return-with-a-bang-1680088304778">IPL 2023 to return with a bang</a>

Teams will be allowed to use an impact player at any time of the match, where they can replace a player from the starting XI with one of the five substitutes named at the toss.

IPL 2023: From Impact player to DRS reviews, find out WHAT'S NEW this season

A season of many firsts, #IPL2023 is set to introduce a number of changes never seen before at the world's biggest T20 competition.

Here's WHAT'S NEW!

Teams will be allowed to use an impact player at any time of the match, where they can replace a player from the starting XI with one of the five substitutes named at the toss.

The IPL is back!
And the 2023 edition will see many firsts which will add more excitement to the contests.
For one, teams will now pick their XIs after the toss, which means they'll have two sets of Playing XIs ready - one for if they're bowling and one for if they're batting.
And then there's the Impact Player rule, where teams will now name 5 substitutes in addition to their playing XIs. And they will be allowed to replace any of their players in the starting XI with one of those 5 substitutes at any point in the match. However, the impact player has to be an Indian if the team already has 4 overseas stars. Only when there are three or fewer foreigners in the XI, the team will be allowed to introduce another as an impact player.
Not to forget, the DRS has also undergone a revamp. Like in the Women's Premier League, the captains can now use DRS reviews to challenge no-ball &amp; wide calls made by the on-field umpires.
These rule changes will surely add even more value to the most popular T20 competition in the world.&nbsp;
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An ICC official told Cricbuzz that Bangladesh was not discussed at all at the Board meeting
'Full backing for the event in India was given by the Board'


Pakistan to play ODI World Cup games in Bangladesh? Here's what ICC had to say

Speculations of Pakistan playing its 2023 ODI World Cup games in Bangladesh and not in India were doing the rounds but the ICC cleared the air on Wednesday.

Watch what the official said

<ul>
<li>An ICC official told Cricbuzz that Bangladesh was not discussed at all at the Board meeting</li>
<li>'Full backing for the event in India was given by the Board'</li>
</ul>

Speculations of Pakistan playing its 2023 ODI World Cup games in Bangladesh and not in India were doing the rounds but the ICC cleared the air on Wednesday.
An ICC official told Cricbuzz that Bangladesh was not discussed at all at the Board meeting and full backing for the event in India was given by the Board.
Moreover, BCB chief executive Nizamuddin also clarified to Cricbuzz that he was not aware of any such developments.
Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had threatened to pull out of the ODI World Cup in India, if the Asia Cup was moved out of Pakistan due to BCCI's reluctance to send Team India there.
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Lucknow Super Giants played their second intra-squad practice match at the Ekana stadium
LSG play its first IPL 2023 game against the Delhi Capitals on April 1


Watch! Lucknow Super Giants' second practice match ahead of IPL 2023

The Lucknow Super Giants played their second intra-squad practice match at the Ekana stadium on Tuesday.

Watch the video to know who won

<ul>
<li>Lucknow Super Giants played their second intra-squad practice match at the Ekana stadium</li>
<li>LSG play its first IPL 2023 game against the Delhi Capitals on April 1</li>
</ul>

The Lucknow Super Giants played its second intra-squad practice match at the Ekana stadium on Tuesday.
The squad was divided into 2 teams, led by KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya respectively.
LSG play its first IPL 2023 game against the Delhi Capitals on April 1.

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