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Dog ‘Chased, Kicked, Punched’ During GT vs MI IPL Game, Incident Draws Sharp Criticism From Activists

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Animal rights activists condemned the “kicking and punching” of a dog who inadvertently entered a cricket stadium during an IPL match. A purported video of the incident that happened on Sunday in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium during a match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians surfaced online. The video shows a dog being chased by several people, including the security personnel deployed, as the dog attempts to swerve to avoid them.

The incident drew a sharp reaction from animal rights activists.

PETA India, in a statement, said it strongly condemns the “reprehensible and 100 per cent unsportsmanlike act of chasing, kicking, and punching a lost and confused dog who inadvertently entered the stadium, likely afraid”.

“The dog might have felt compelled to react in self-defence due to the repeated kicking by every individual [it] encountered, including a police officer, and being punched and knocked down by a man, as depicted in the video.

A dog is kicked around like he’s a disposable commodity during #IPL. Such are so called human beings and all are on the same page with this approach of kicking, hitting, and ganging up on an poor innocent defenceless dog. It seems like it has become a part of our culture to hit,… pic.twitter.com/kEj6Yfhz4p

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The animal rights group said such treatment not only inflicts cruelty upon the innocent dog but also heightens the risk of a tragic incident.

Those involved should suffer penalties, if not arrest, it said.

It also demanded that stadium authorities must immediately adopt humane methods of dealing with such situations.

“Furthermore, we call upon both the stadium and police authorities to take cognisance of this video, ensuring that such deplorable actions by members of the public, stadium staff, and law enforcement officials are prevented from occurring in the future,” it said.

Keren Nazareth, senior director, Companion Animal and Engagement, Humane Society International/India said this was not the first time a dog entered a cricket or football stadium.

“The dog was clearly scared and in a crowd with so many adults, not one was able to calmly deal with the situation. There should be some training for the field staff on how to be able to humanely remove dogs from such a situation so as not to harm the dog or anyone else,” she said.

“We could definitely learn from some football matches where dogs have had a field day! The fact that we have lived by them for thousands of years, it is only fair that we start being more serious about understanding their behaviour and compassionately finding solutions,” she added.

Animal rights activists condemned the “kicking and punching” of a dog who inadvertently entered a cricket stadium during an IPL match.

A purported video of the incident that happened on Sunday in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium during a match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians surfaced online.

The video shows a dog being chased by several people, including the security personnel deployed, as the dog attempts to swerve to avoid them.

The incident drew a sharp reaction from animal rights activists.

PETA India, in a statement, said it strongly condemns the “reprehensible and 100 per cent unsportsmanlike act of chasing, kicking, and punching a lost and confused dog who inadvertently entered the stadium, likely afraid”.

“The dog might have felt compelled to react in self-defence due to the repeated kicking by every individual [it] encountered, including a police officer, and being punched and knocked down by a man, as depicted in the video.

The animal rights group said such treatment not only inflicts cruelty upon the innocent dog but also heightens the risk of a tragic incident.

Those involved should suffer penalties, if not arrest, it said.

It also demanded that stadium authorities must immediately adopt humane methods of dealing with such situations.

“Furthermore, we call upon both the stadium and police authorities to take cognisance of this video, ensuring that such deplorable actions by members of the public, stadium staff, and law enforcement officials are prevented from occurring in the future,” it said.

Keren Nazareth, senior director, Companion Animal and Engagement, Humane Society International/India said this was not the first time a dog entered a cricket or football stadium.

“The dog was clearly scared and in a crowd with so many adults, not one was able to calmly deal with the situation. There should be some training for the field staff on how to be able to humanely remove dogs from such a situation so as not to harm the dog or anyone else,” she said.

“We could definitely learn from some football matches where dogs have had a field day! The fact that we have lived by them for thousands of years, it is only fair that we start being more serious about understanding their behaviour and compassionately finding solutions,” she added.

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GT vs MI, IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans Prevail Under New Captain Shubman Gill, Mumbai Indians’ First Match Jinx Continues

admin — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:39:06 +0000

An inexplicable batting strategy by Mumbai Indians at the death saw Shubman Gill make an auspicious debut as Gujarat Titans captain with a thrilling six-run victory in their opening IPL game in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) was at his absolute best in his first IPL game in two years, firing in his express yorkers at will to help Mumbai Indians restrict Gujarat Titans to 168/6. But Bumrah’s effort was not enough as batters like Tilak Varma and skipper Hardik Pandya failed to complement his brilliance. MI ended at 162/9 as things went downhill when all they needed was 43 runs off last five overs with seven wickets in hand.

MI thus failed to break their opening game jinx. The last time they won their IPL opener was against Chennai Super Kings way back in 2012.

While spinners Rashid Khan (0/23 in 4 overs) and R Sai Kishore (1/24) gave very little with the ball despite the dew setting in, veteran Mohit Sharma (2/32) used his variations with different types of slower deliveries to turn the course of the match.

Spencer Joshnson (2/25) and Umesh Yadav (2/32) were brilliant bowling the 19th and 20th over as Hardik Pandya relegating himself to No. 7 in batting order is something that would need explanation. He did hit a six and four in the last over but Umesh had the last laugh.

Even Tilak Varma refusing a single to Tim David also beggars belief.

MI lost their first wicket without a run on the board after Ishan Kishan failed to open his account, nicking an Azmatullah Omarzai (2/27) delivery to Wriddhiman Saha as the pacer set him up with some excellent swing bowling. After testing Kishan with inswingers, Omarzai got one to move away and the batter could only edge it to the keeper.

New face Naman Dhir began with a flurry of boundaries, leaving the likes of Ravi Shastri excited in the commentary box as the experts discussed the best possible combination for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Having being hit for three fours and a six by Dhir, Omarzai had the last laugh as the batter was adjudged lbw after the Afghan had opted for a review after the on-field umpire thought otherwise.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma (43 off 29 balls) found one on the slot and flicked Umesh Yadav over mid-wicket for a maximum as MI reached 52/2 at the end of powerplay.

Dewald Brevis (46 off 38 balls) also was in fettle as the South African struck sixes off Rashid Khan, Spencer Johnson and Sai Kishore as MI inched closer to the target of 169.

However, Sai Kishore trapped Rohit and Impact Sub Mohit had Brevis caught and bowled to bring GT back into the contest.

Tilak Varma (25 off 19) perished while truing to force the pace, and MI skipper Hardik Pandya too failed to complete the chase after coming close.

Earlier, young left-hander B Sai Sudharsan top-scored with a 45 off 39 balls for GT, while Rahul Tewatia made 22 off 15 balls down the order.

But the evening, without an iota of doubt, belonged to Bumrah, who missed the whole of last edition due to a lower back stress fracture.

He dismissed David Miller and Sudharsan in the 17th over in a space of three deliveries but it didn’t help in final outcome.

Assuming that there could be dew later in the evening, MI’s new skipper Hardik Pandya invited GT to bat first, and Shubman Gill in his first game as captain was up to the task.

Looking to make an impact against his former team, Pandya opened the bowling and Wriddhiman Saha (19) slapped a wide ball through the off-side to begin GT’s campaign with a boundary.

Up against Gill, Pandya erred in line and the stylish batter used his wrists to whip him off his pads for a four, as the MI captain conceded 11 runs after his surprise move to start the proceedings at the expense of one of the world’s best bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah.

As Saha got a few useful boundaries, Gill found the fence with consummate ease as GT were off to a flyer.

However, Bumrah’s introduction in the fourth over brought MI instant success as the lead pacer sent back Saha with an express yorker, hitting the base of the middle stump. The former India stumper couldn’t bring his bat down in quick time.

Spin was brought on in Shams Mulani and Gill rocked back to cut the left-arm spinner through covers for a four. The GT captain then got down on one leg to slog-sweep Mulani for a huge six over deep square-leg.

Piyush Chawla bowled an economical first over, even as GT managed 47 runs for the loss of one wicket in the powerplay.

Chawla continued and Gill tried to disturb his rhythm, but failed. He danced down the ground to hoick him but did not get the necessary elevation, as Rohit Sharma, who is normally not seen fielding in such positions, judged it well to complete a neat catch in the deep.

The experienced Chawla snared the big fish with a googly as Gill (31 off 22 balls) walked back after getting his eye in, much to the relief of the hordes of Mumbai supporters at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

However, with Sai Sudharsan determined to start from where he left in the title clash against CSK last season with a magnificent 96, MI knew they had their task cut out.

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GT vs MI LIVE Updates, IPL 2024: Focus On Shubman Gill And Hardik Pandya In GT vs MI Clash

admin — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:34:17 +0000

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GT vs MI IPL 2024 Live Score: Gujarat Titans welcome a former ally in Hardik Pandya as they take on Mumbai Indians in their opening match of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik rejoined MI after two seasons in Ahmedabad, and having led GT to the title in 2022. The all-rounder replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain of the franchise, with Shubman Gill taking the vacant role at Gujarat following his departure. Gill, the Orange Cap winner last season, could be one of the future leaders for India but for that to happen, he must prove himself on the IPL stage. (Live Scorecard)

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GT vs MI Predicted XIs, IPL 2024: Focus On Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill’s Role Under New Leadership Structure

admin — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:58:32 +0000

The champions of IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans (GT), will host the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the fifth match of the Indian Premier League(IPL)2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 24. The Titans won their first-ever IPL trophy under the leadership of Hardik Pandya in their debut season in 2022. Pandya led GT to another IPL final the following year before losing to MSD‘s CSK in a rain-curtailed summit clash. Hardik Pandya will now captain MI in IPL 2024 while Shubman Gill will lead GT. Gill would be determined to prove his mettle and guide the Titans to another IPL trophy this season.

Let’s take a look at the predicted XIs of both sides ahead of a mouth-watering encounter.

GT Predicted XI

Shubman Gill (captain)

Showman Shubman Gill is Gujarat’s star opening batter. After winning the Orange Cap in the previous edition, Gill would be raring to take on the Mumbai Indians in GT’s campaign opener.

Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper)

Skipper Shubman’s opening partner Wriddhiman Saha is also known as one of the most destructive batters in the Indian Premier League. The Indian veteran’s power-hitting skills during the powerplays have always led the Titans to high-scoring totals.

Sai Sudharsan

Having amassed 362 runs in eight matches last year, Sai Sudharsan will be the go-to option to bat at one down. The Chennai-based batter impressed everyone with his batting prowess and will be an exciting cricketer to look out for this season.

Vijay Shankar

Another Tamil Nadu-based cricketer, Vijay Shankar is expected to bat at No.4 for Gujarat Titans. Vijay will be a quality addition in the middle-order and is likely to add the required firepower to GT’s batting arsenal.

David Miller

South African southpaw David Miller will be an exciting prospect to watch out for in GT’s playing XI. He is regarded as one of the most talented finishers in the IPL. Batting in the middle order, one may not expect Miller to score a lot of runs, but he has a knack of scoring runs at a blitzkrieg rate.

Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan rose to fame after performing brilliantly for Punjab Kings in the previous seasons. He is a batting all-rounder who can anchor the innings with his fiery batting display in the lower order. GT will bank on him to deliver valuable runs and lead them to crucial chases in the ongoing season.

Rahul Tewatia

Mr. reliable Rahul Tewatia has never disappointed to put on a show in the cash-rich league. His escapades over the seasons have been cherished over the years. When it comes to crucial finishes in the IPL, Tewatia is one cricketer who has always been a part of the bandwagon.

Rashid Khan
One of the most feared players in the T20 format is the Afghan star Rashid Khan. Rashid has bagged 139 wickets in 109 matches since his IPL debut in 2017. He took a whopping 27 wickets in the previous edition.

Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson will be playing his debut IPL season for the Gujarat Titans. The 28-year-old Aussie pacer clinched 19 wickets in 11 matches in Brisbane Heat’s campaign-winning edition of the Big Bash League 2023/24. He will be an exciting prospect to look out for in the current IPL season.

Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma has been an integral member of the GT outfit since 2023. Having scalped 27 wickets from 14 matches last year, Mohit will spearhead GT’s bowling attack in IPL 2024.

Umesh Yadav

After going unsold in the recently concluded IPL 2024 auction in December, GT purchased the Indian speedster to fill in the boots of injured Mohammed Shami. The Titans will rely upon Umesh to pick up early wickets during the powerplays.

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MI Predicted XI

Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians’ ex-skipper who led his team to five IPL trophies over the years will lead the batting order once again. He is MI’s top scorer and one of the four batter to score over 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League.

Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)

Alongside Rohit Sharma, hard-hitting batter Ishan Kishan is expected to open the proceedings for the Mumbai Indians. Kishan was MI’s second-highest top-scorer with 454 runs in 15 matches during IPL 2023. His aggression with the bat can speak volumes about his skillset in the campaign opener against Gujarat.

Nehal Wadhera
Rising batting talent Nehal Wadhera could replace injured Suryakumar Yadav in the starting XI in MI’s IPL 2024 opener. The 23-year-old impressed last year, having amassed 241 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 145.18. He also slammed two impressive fifties in IPL 2023. Wadhera will hope to continue his form in the ongoing edition.

Tilak Varma
The young and talented Tilak Varma will be gearing up for IPL 2024 with high expectations. Known for his explosive batting style and exceptional fielding, Varma earned his way into the Indian T20I squad. His ability to adapt to different game situations and deliver under pressure makes him MI’s most valuable asset.

Tim David

With his powerful hitting and versatility in the middle order, Tim David has been one of Mumbai’s impactful cricketers. The Australian batter hasn’t always delivered for MI, but he has always shown up in chasing down high-scoring totals guiding his team to crucial victories.

Hardik Pandya (captain)

Mumbai Indians’ new skipper Hardik Pandya will have all eyes on him this season. After a trade with the Gujarat Titans, MI acquired the services of the star Indian all-rounder. Pandya has been a part of MI’s four IPL winning campaigns and would be eager to guide them to a sixth IPL title, but this time as captain.

Romario Shepherd

The talented all-rounder from Guyana, Romario Shepherd is set to be a key part of Mumbai’s lineup for IPL 2024. With his ability to bowl at a brisk pace, Shepherd will add depth to MI’s bowling department.

Gerald Coetzee

The young and promising fast bowler from South Africa, Gerald Coetzee is set to feature prominently in Mumbai Indians’ lineup for IPL 2024. Known for his raw pace and ability to generate bounce, Coetzee adds a potent weapon to MI’s bowling attack.

Jasprit Bumrah

MI pace bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead the bowling attack in IPL 2024. Known for his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Bumrah will be a nightmare for batters during the death overs. MI will rely heavily on Bumrah’s experience to provide crucial breakthroughs and contain the opposition’s scoring rate.

Shreyas Gopal

Known for his ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs, the leg-spinning all-rounder Shreyas Gopal can turn out to be a key asset for Mumbai this season. He will be crucial in leading the spin attack along with Piyush Chawla.

Piyush Chawla

The experienced leg-spinner Piyush Chawla is expected to play a crucial role in leading Mumbai Indians’ spin bowling attack. His ability to deceive batters with his spin variations will bring a strategic edge to his team’s bowling attack.

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Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

admin — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:27:57 +0000

Mumbai Indians are playing their first game of this season. In their last five games, Mumbai Indians have won three games and lost two. Gujarat Titans are also playing their first game of this season. In their last five games, Gujarat Titans have won three games and lost two. Both teams last played against each other in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, 2023 where Shubman Gill scored the highest fantasy points for Gujarat Titans with 182 match fantasy points while Suryakumar Yadav topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Mumbai Indians with 88 match fantasy points.

GT vs MI, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 174 runs. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The temperature will hover around 31 degree C and humidity is expected to be around 19%. 3.59 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence, picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.

GT vs MI, Head-to-Head

In the four matches played between these two teams, Mumbai Indians’ batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Gujarat Titans.

GT vs MI Fantasy XI Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy XI Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played five matches, Shubman Gill has scored 415 runs.

Rashid Khan Arman

Rashid Khan is a bowler with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls leg-break googly and in the last three matches, this player has taken as many wickets. Rashid has done well against this opposition, taking 10 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the last three matches this player played here, he has taken two wickets.

Mohit Mahipal Sharma

Mohit Sharma is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Mohit Sharma bowls right-arm medium and in the last five matches, he has taken 14 wickets. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking eight wickets in recent matches. Mohit Sharma has bowled well at this venue as in the last five matches he played here, he has taken 18 wickets.

Nehal Wadhera

Nehal Wadhera can be a good pick for your Fantasy XI Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Nehal Wadhera is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last five matches, he has scored 58 runs.

GT vs MI Squad Information

Gujarat Titans (GT) Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Kane Williamson, Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, David Miller, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Mohit Sharma, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Sai Kishore, Darshan Nalkande, Azmatullah Omarzai, BR Sharath, Kartik Tyagi, Spencer Johnson, Sai Sudharsan, Manav Suthar, Sushant Mishra, Matthew Wade and Noor Ahmad.

Mumbai Indians (MI) Squad: Hardik Pandya (c), Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Nabi, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Luke Wood, Ishan Kishan, Vishnu Vinod, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Nehal Wadhera, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Tilak Varma, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal, Dewald Brevis, Kwena Maphaka and Naman Dhir.

GT vs MI Fantasy XI Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Vishnu Vinod

Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and David Miller

All-Rounder: Hardik Pandya

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal and Kartik Tyagi

Captain: Hardik Pandya

Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

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