"...He'll Be Weak": MI Star Explains Simple Strategy Against Suryavanshi

After a heroic century that scripted Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a 2-ball duck in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians on Thursday. From seeing his stocks skyrocket a few days ago, Suryavanshi hit rock bottom as he failed to even open his account against MI. Pacer Deepak Chahar, who claimed Vaibhav's prized wicket, later explained a simple strategy that helped him get the better of the 14-year-old wonderkid, while also maintaining that the youngster has the potential to do incredible things in the future.

Chahar, who hasn't had the best of the campaigns in the Mumbai Indians shirt this season, was on the money early in the powerplay as he nullified the threat the young batter posed. His strike-bowling partner Trent Boult, on the other hand, dismissed the second RR opening batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal, with ease.

After the match, Chahar explained that he made plans against Viabhav just like he and other bowlers do against every batter of the opponent team. It was luck that helped him get the teenager out early this time.

"I think he played a breathtaking knock last night when RR played against GT. So there's a pattern to every batsman. Somewhere he's strong, he'll be weak. So as a bowler and as a unit, we decide and make plans for every batter, not just him. But yeah, and sometimes the plan works, sometimes it doesn't work. So today it went our way, we were lucky, but you know he's a good talent and I think he will do well in the future," said Chahar in the post-match press conference.

Chahar picked up the solitary wicket of Suryavanshi in the match and gave away 13 runs in 2 overs.

After the game, MI skipper Hardik Pandya also gave insights into Mumbai Indians' strategy this season. "People are going back to what is called batsmanship, it is about hitting the gaps, running hard and the way we batted was proper batsmanship. I don't know who all to mention, the kind of bowling attack we have and the experience, I don't have to worry. Everyone is very clear and we are going back to simple cricket, it is working for us and hopefully it continues. We want to be humble, very disciplined and keep focusing," he said.

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How A First-Time Politician Defeated Canada's PM Candidate Pierre Poilievre

In a stunning upset, Bruce Fanjoy, a stay-at-home dad and Liberal candidate, has defeated Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party, in the Carleton electoral district, with over 4,300 votes. This remarkable victory not only marked the end of Poilievre's 20-year tenure as the MP for Carleton but also dealt a significant blow to his bid for prime minister.

Fanjoy's campaign was built on a foundation of positivity and hard work. "We ran a positive campaign, in remarkable contrast to Pierre's style of politics," he told Politico Magazine. "We attracted a small army of volunteers, and as the campaign carried on, more and more people believed in what we were doing." Fanjoy's dedication to his constituents was evident in his door-knocking efforts, which began in 2023. "I wore through two pairs of sneakers and a pair of boots," he recalled.

The turning point in the campaign came when Donald Trump's threats against Canada began to escalate. "There was a sea change in what I was hearing at the doors," Fanjoy said. "Canadians recognised we were facing another U.S. administration led by Donald Trump and some of his hostile rhetoric toward Canada, our economy, and our political sovereignty." This shift in public opinion, combined with Poilievre's perceived absence from the riding, ultimately sealed his fate.

Fanjoy attributed his success to his team's tireless efforts and Poilievre's complacency. "We outworked him," he said. "We were present, we were all over the riding, and we were connecting with voters. People appreciated the fact that we were present and that we offered a positive alternative to Pierre." Fanjoy also noted that Poilievre's absence from the riding was a significant factor in his defeat. "If there was one surprise that I had in this campaign in Carleton, it's that Pierre barely showed up," he said. "After all his time as MP, he took the riding for granted, and nobody likes to be taken for granted."

As a first-time politician, Fanjoy remains committed to his values and principles. "I know who I am, and I'm going to be true to my values," he said. "I grew up playing competitive sports, I had a career in the private sector, so I understand what it's like to compete." Fanjoy's victory is seen as a referendum on Poilievre's leadership style and a rejection of his conservative ideology. "The result is very clear that Canadians want responsible leadership," Fanjoy said. "They want serious leadership, and this is no time to be flirting with the kind of politics that we're seeing down to the south."

With the Liberal Party now forming a minority government, Fanjoy expects the party to govern with principle and in the best interests of Canadians. "We'll govern with principle, we'll govern in the best interests of Canadians," he said. "This Liberal government is filled with people who are committed to their communities and committed to this country."
 

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WAVES Summit 2025: Sreeleela Spotted With Kartik Aaryan's Mother

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela will be seen together in an upcoming untitled film, directed by Anurag Basu. In addition to sharing a professional relationship, the duo is rumoured to be romantically involved with each other. 

On Thursday, Sreeleela attended the inauguration day of the Waves Summit 2025 in Mumbai. Interestingly, the actress was spotted alongside Kartik Aaryan's mother, Mala Tiwari.

The two were captured standing together in a video shared by a paparazzo handle on Instagram. While Sreeleela looked ethereal in a cream-toned traditional outfit, Mala Tiwari wore a bright pink and orange saree.

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Earlier, Kartik Aaryan's mother's statement about her future daughter-in-law's expectations raised a lot of eyebrows at IIFA 2025. When asked what qualities she is looking for in Kartik's future wife, Mala Tiwari revealed that she wants her daughter-in-law to be a doctor. 

In a viral video, Kartik's mother said, “The family's demand is a very good doctor."

The Internet took this as a hint towards the actor's speculated lady love. For those who do not know, Sreeleela is also studying to become a doctor. 

Some time back, a video of Sreeleela having fun at Kartik Aaryan's family celebration also went viral on social media. The clip showed her dancing with other guests during a house party.

According to the reports, Kartik and his family hosted a celebration for his sister, Dr Kritika Tiwari as she achieved another milestone in her medical career.

On the work front, Sreeleela and Kartik Aaryan's upcoming untitled film is being shot across picturesque locations in Gangtok and Darjeeling. The film, produced by Bhushan Kumar under the T-Series banner, is reportedly targeting a Diwali release. 

Meanwhile, the Waves 2025 Summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning. According to the Waves website, the event serves as "a key forum for promoting discussions, collaboration, and innovation in the media and entertainment industry" and aims to "bring together industry leaders, stakeholders and innovators to discuss prospects, challenges, promote trade to India, and influence the sector's future."

NDTV is at the inaugural edition of the Waves Summit, currently on at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. The event brings together the who's who of showbiz, creators, and everyone who's anyone in the world of entertainment in India and beyond. Catch all updates on NDTV.com, from May 1 to May 4. 

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Chahal Picks 1st Hat-trick Of IPL 2025, Scalps Dhoni Too, Becomes 1st To...

Yuzvendra Chahal produced a performance for the ages in the IPL 2025 as he became the first bowler this edition to pick a hat-trick. The Punjab Kings spinner finished with figures of 4/32 against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Wednesday. In fact, he is the first bowler since IPL 2023 to pick a hat-trick. After conceding 23 runs in his first two overs, Chahal was brought into the attack by PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer in the 19th over. Though he was hit for six off the first ball, he picked MS Dhoni's wicket on the second ball. He went on to scalp Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmad to complete his second hat-trick in the IPL. 

Chahal is now the first player in history to take a hat-trick against CSK in the IPL. This is also the first instance of a bowler taking a hat-trick at Chepauk since 2008. That year CSK's Laximipathy Balaji became the first to achieve the feat against Kings XI Punjab (now PBKS).

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 Sam Curran braved testing conditions to produce an imperious 88 but a late four-wicket burst from Yuzvendra Chahal, including a hat-trick, kept Chennai Super Kings to 190 all out against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.

Curran's first fifty of the season (88 off 47 balls, 9x4 4x6) as he anchored the recovery process of his side from a precarious 48 for three in the power play.

With their backs against the wall, Curran teamed up with Dewald Brevis (32) to carefully plot CSK's way back into the contest with a robust 78-run fourth-wicket stand and turned on the heat on PBKS bowling.

Until the 16th over, CSK coasted well at nearly nine runs an over when the England all-rounder picked Suryansh Shedge to attack.

The first two balls were struck for sixes over long-off and deep square leg, and on the third legitimate delivery it took a splendid diving effort from Shreyas Iyer to save a certain third six in the over.

But Curran wasn't done yet as he pierced gaps on the next two deliveries to get as many boundaries, eventually collecting 26 off the PBKS novice.

Curran's onslaught forced PBKS' strike bowler Arshdeep to resort to wide full tosses, which resulted in a tidy over for four runs but for which he had to bowl eight deliveries as two were wide deliveries.

Curran eventually fell in the 18th over, getting an edge while attempting to duck under a Marco Jansen bouncer, but not before producing a knock of spunk and substance from any batter in the famed yellow jersey this season.

Chahal, who was wicketless until the penultimate over, was hit for a six by MS Dhoni (11) but the bowler had him caught at long off on the second delivery.

On the fourth, Deepak Hooda (2) played one meekly towards backward point while on the fifth, impact substitute Anshul Kamboj (0) was cleaned up.

Noor Ahmad (0) tried to put one away but ended up miscuing his shot and Jansen came in from long-on to complete the hat-trick, which was the lef-spinner's second in the IPL.

It was once again a disappointing start to the innings for CSK in which their openers Shaik Rasheed (11) and Ayush Mhatre (7) fell without making a dent.

Rasheed hit a couple of attractive strokes before mistiming one and Shashank Singh collected an easy grab off Arshdeep in the third over.

Mhatre failed to clear mid-off where Shreyas took a nice grab after covering some distance on his left for Jansen's first wicket in the game.

Ravindra Jadeja (17) showed aggressive intent right from ball one but he fell to Harpreet Brar trying to cut one too close to the body and was caught behind. 

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Ukrainian Journalist Tortured, Had Organs Removed In Russian Custody: Report

A recent investigation by media organisations has shed light on the tragic death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was captured by Russian forces in 2023 while reporting on the illegal detention and torture of Ukrainians in the occupied region of Zaporizhzhia.

According to a forensic examination of her body, Roshchyna, 27, suffered extensive torture and ill-treatment, including "abrasions and hemorrhages on various parts of the body, a broken rib, neck injuries, and possible electric shock marks on her feet," as described by Yuriy Belousov, head of the War Crimes Unit at the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's office.

Belousov also noted that Roshchyna's body showed signs of an autopsy having been performed before it was returned to Ukraine, and that some of her organs were missing. The missing organs could signal that Russia attempted to hide the cause of death, possibly to conceal that it had committed a war crime, Belousov said.

Roshchyna's colleagues at Ukrainska Pravda said, citimg members of the investigating team, that her brain, eyeballs, trachea were missing.

Roshchyna's death has sparked widespread condemnation, with Sevgil Musaieva, her editor at Ukrainska Pravda, describing her as a dedicated journalist who saw reporting from Russian-occupied territories as a mission.

"Viktoriia was the only reporter who covered the occupied territories. For her, it was a mission," Musaieva said. The Committee to Protect Journalists also condemned Roshchyna's death, stating that Russia was responsible. Ukrainian officials have raised concerns about the thousands of citizens being held in Russian custody without charges or access to legal counsel. "The issue of civilian hostages abducted and held by Russia requires increased international attention and immediate and strong response," Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy said.

One of her colleagues at Hromadske, a Ukrainian media outlet said that, “For her, there was nothing more important than journalism. Vika was always where the most important events for the country took place. And she would have continued to do this for many years, but the Russians killed her,” said in a statement published on Hromadske's website.

Meanwhile, the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, with Russia launching a drone and missile attack on the cities of Kharkiv and Dnipro, killing at least one person and injuring 46. This comes as President Donald Trump claimed that Vladimir Putin wanted to stop the war, saying, "If it weren't for me, I think he'd want to take over the whole country", Trump told ABC News.
 

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3 Killed, Several Injured In Shooting In Swedish City: Cops

At least three people were killed and several were injured during a shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala on Tuesday, police said.

In a statement, the police said they had received calls from people who heard noises that sounded like gunshots being fired in the city centre, news agency Reuters reported. 

"Several people have been found with injuries that indicate gunfire," the statement said.
 

 

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Video: Woman Jumps Off 5th Floor Of Ahmedabad Building To Escape Fire

A young woman has survived after jumping out of a fifth-floor Ahmedabad building to escape fire.

Around 20-25 people have been rescued. Fire engines are on the spot. 

Screaming all the way down, the unnamed woman jumped off her apartment balcony in Aatrey Orchid in Indira Bridge area as a fire ripped through the building, showed a video. She was safely caught by people waiting on the ground.  

Orange flames leaping out of the building and huge, black plumes of smoke could be seen rising into the sky. 

The fire broke out in the air conditioning system of a flat, as per initial reports. It soon spread to the apartment's 'C' and 'D' wings.
 
In another video, a man can be seen lowering a girl on to another balcony where a man is on the edge and catches the little girl and saves her. 

A woman, in yet another video, can be seen using a rope to escape the burning building.

The injured have been admitted to a local hospital. 

(With inputs from Mahendra Prasad)

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