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<p>Dean Elgar, who is 36 years old, leaves behind an illustrious Test career, having scored 5,347 runs across 86 matches since his debut in 2012.</p>

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Dean Elgar finds new team after drawing curtains to international career with South Africa

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GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025

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Speaking after the match, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill also praised PBKS pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak. 

PBKS beat GT by 11 runs.

Shreyas Iyer wins POTM for his 97-run knock.

Shubman Gill praises PBKS star after loss.

Shreyas Iyer shakes hands with Shubman Gill after GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 match

Not Shreyas Iyer or Shashank Singh; GT captain Shubman Gill hails this PBKS star after 11-run loss in IPL 2025 clash, says 'costed us the game...never easy for someone to...'

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Jansen and Vyshak sucked the life out of the Gujarat innings between the 15th and the 18th over, conceding just 18 runs in 3 overs, far less than what GT were aiming for. 

Shreyas Iyer heaped massive praise on their victory's heroes.

Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer in frame

'Thankfully he performed...He is a funny character': Shreyas Iyer talks about on one of PBKS hero after 11-run win over Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 97 and 44-run blitz cameo from Shashank Singh helped PBKS post 243/5. Later, GT could only score 232 runs and lost by 11 runs

Punjab batting first posted 243 runs on board.

GT could only score 232 runs.

Punjab Kings in frame

Shreyas Iyer's 97 and Shashank Singh's 44 play game changer as Punjab Kings beat Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans by 11 runs

IPL 2025: After the first innings, Shashank Singh revealed the message Shreyas Iyer gave him before the final over. 

Shreyas Iyer smashes 97 against GT.

Shashank Singh's blitz knock of 44 steals show.

PBKS to post a massive total of 243/5.

Shashank Singh and Shreyas Iyer in frame

Shashank Singh reveals Shreyas Iyer message before final over as Punjab Kings captain miss out on maiden century, says 'from ball one, said don't...you'll not get a good hit'

Shashank played the final 6 balls and scored 23 runs in them. Iyer missed the chance to reach his maiden IPL ton, but it allowed PBKS to post a massive total of 243/5 on the scoreboard. 

Fans abuse Shashank Singh on social media after his 16-ball 44 denies Shreyas Iyer misses his maiden IPL century

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Basketball

Ahead of the start of the Heat vs Warriors game, let's take a note of the Golden State Warriors injury report to know whether Stephen Curry will play tonight or not.

Golden State Warriors will take on the Miami Heat tonight.

The game will take place at the Kesaya Center.

The game will highlight the return of Jimmy Butler returning to his former franchise, this time as an opponent.

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Stephen Curry Injury Report: Will the Warriors' Star Guard Play Tonight Against the Heat?

Others

UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan has voiced his disappointment over UFC CEO Dana White’s decision to invest in Power Slap.

Rogan argued that introducing kickboxing with MMA gloves in a cage could be a game-changer for the UFC.

In the light of all these different avenues, Rogan still thinks that kickboxing remains a missed opportunity for the UFC.

Dana White and Joe Rogan in the frame

'UFC F*ed Up" : Joe Rogan slams Dana White for UFC’s Investment in Slap Fighting, Suggests This Instead

Motor Sports

With Red Bull Racing trailing behind McLaren and Mercedes after the first two races of the season, concerns are growing about the reigning world champion Max Verstappen’s future with the team.

The Chinese Grand Prix underscored the challenges Red Bull is currently facing.

Verstappen’s contract reportedly includes performance-related clauses that could allow him to exit the team.

Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen in the frame

'If we cannot deliver that, it will be difficult': Helmut Marko drops bombshell statement on Red Bull failing to retain Max Verstappen under this condition and Clause in F1 Champion's contract

Ahead of the start of the Heat vs Warriors game, let's take a look at the Golden State Warriors injury report to know whether Jimmy Butler will play tonight or not.

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Miami Heat tonight.

The game will take place at the Kaseya Center.

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Jimmy Butler Injury Report: Will the Warriors Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Heat?

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed optimism about the team's prospects following a solid performance at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Russell’s podium was further validation for Mercedes, with the Brit finishing less than two seconds behind.

Kimi Antonelli once again showcased his potential by securing P6 despite suffering floor damage on the opening lap.

Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton in the frame

'We are clearly the second fastest team' : Mercedes' Toto Wolff makes a massive statement warning Lewis Hamilton & Other teams post Chinese GP success

IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma became the first Delhi Capitals batter who scored a half-century at no.7 in a successful run chase.

Ashutosh Sharma

Ashutosh Sharma equals Andre Russell's 10-year-old feat, misses out on breaking Dwayne Bravo's all-time IPL record in run chase by 3 runs

MS Dhoni tops the tally with 69 sixes in the 20th over of the Indian Premier League. The wicketkeeper batter is currently representing CSK in IPL 2025. Here's the list of batters with the most sixes in the 20th over of the IPL


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MS Dhoni to David Miller: Batters who smashed most sixes in 20th over of IPL

Noor Ahmad was named 'Player of the match' as he claimed four wickets for 18 runs on CSK debut and helped his side win by four wickets against Mumbai Indians.

Noor Ahmad

Noor Ahmad registers best bowling figures for CSK spinner with 4 for 18 vs Mumbai Indians, enters elite list 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL 2025 opener clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Phil Salt smashed a century in his debut match for RCB. Here are the players who smashed fifty-plus scores on their RCB debut. 


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Phil Salt to Devdutt Padikkal: Players who scored fifty plus scored for RCB on debut

Sunrisers Hyderabad created history by scoring 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League 2025 opener clash. 

Ishan Kishan Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad to Kolkata Knight Riders: Highest team totals in history of IPL 

Essex

Adam Matthew Rossington

Charles William James Allison

Jamal Adrian Richards

James Alexander Porter

Jordan Matthew Cox

Luc Martin Benkenstein

Mackenzie William Jones

Matthew James J Critchley

Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper

Nicholas Laurence Joseph Browne

Noah Robin Mostyn Thain

Paul Ian Walter

Robin James Das

Sam Bear

Samuel James Cook

Shane Snater

Simon Ross Harmer

Thomas Westley

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Surrey

Metropolitan Police Sports Club Ground, Imber Court, East Molesey

152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - r

Graham Napier

129 by Cameron Delport v Surrey on July 19, 2019 - r

Cameron Delport

120* by Michael Pepper v Sussex on July 13, 2024 - w

Michael Pepper

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - w

Tim Southee

5/17 by Greg Smith v Kent on June 20, 2012 - r

Greg Smith

5/27 by Jesse Ryder v Kent on July 12, 2014 - r

Jesse Ryder

152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - Essex beat Sussex by 128 Runs

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - Essex beat Glamorgan by 5 Wickets

Simon  Harmer

James  Foster

Ryan  ten Doeschate

Mark  Pettini

Ronnie  Irani

Ravi  Bopara

Grant  Flower

Adam  Rossington

Ravi Bopara

Tom Westley

Dan Lawrence

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Ryan ten Doeschate - (3471 runs for Essex)

Ryan ten Doeschate

Mark Pettini

Simon Harmer

England - County Ground, Chelmsford

England - The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

England - Edgbaston, Birmingham

England - Grace Road, Leicester

England - Kennington Oval, London

England - Lord's Cricket Ground, London

England - County Ground, Hove

England - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

England - Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

England - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

England - St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury

England - Utilita Bowl, Southampton

England - The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol

England - Trent Bridge, Nottingham

England - College Ground, Cheltenham

England - The Kent County Cricket Ground, New Beckenham, Beckenham

England - Old Deer Park, Richmond

England - Castle Park Cricket Ground, Colchester

England - John Walker's Ground, Southgate

England - Metropolitan Police Sports Club Ground, Imber Court, East Molesey

England - Mote Park, Maidstone

England - Recreation Ground, Bath

Lord's Old Ground, Dorset Square, London

343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - w

Peter Perrin

286 by John Freeman v Northamptonshire on June 11, 1921 - d

John Freeman

277 by Charlie McGahey v Derbyshire on May 22, 1905 - i

Charlie McGahey

10/32 by Harry Pickett v Leicestershire on June 3, 1895 - r

Harry Pickett

10/90 by Trevor Bailey v Lancashire on August 24, 1949 - w

Trevor Bailey

9/19 by Mark Ilott v Northamptonshire on June 15, 1995 - w

Mark Ilott

343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - Derbyshire beat Essex by 9 Wickets

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Charlie AllisonBatsman

Jamal RichardsAll-Rounder

Jamie PorterBowler

Jordan CoxWicket-Keeper

Adam Rossington
Wicket-Keeper

Charlie Allison
Batsman

Jamal Richards
All-Rounder

Jamie Porter
Bowler

Jordan Cox
Wicket-Keeper