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PTI reported.Starc, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record ₹24.75 crore, showcased brilliance during the crucial stages of the tournament. His exceptional performance yielded 17 wickets, with five crucial dismissals in the knockout matches, playing a pivotal role in propelling the Shah Rukh Khan-owned team to a commanding title victory.Also Read: IPL Final 2024: Fans react to Mitchell Starc’s ‘unplayable’ delivery to dismiss Abhishek Sharma, ‘Prime Wasim Akram’To a query from PTI as to how he would take it up from here after his best year in franchise cricket, Starc hinted that T20s could gain prominence in his roster.“For the last nine years, I certainly prioritised Australian cricket.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they clinched their third Indian Premier League title.However, stealing the spotlight in this euphoric moment is the heartwarming embrace between Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan. Watch the video here:Suhana Khan was captured mouthing the words, “Are you happy? I'm so happy," exuding sheer joy and emotion.

severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' makes landfall between Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coast, the Indian Coast Guard said on Monday that it is closely monitoring the landfall of the cyclone with a disaster response team, ships, and hovercraft on standby at short notice to respond to post-impact challenges. The ICG further asked the people to follow official advisories, stay informed, and stay safe. «Update cyclone #Remal@IndiaCoastGuard is closely monitoring the landfall of cyclone #Remal with the disaster response team, Ships, and Hovercraft standby at short notice to respond to post-impact challenges. Follow official advisories, Stay informed, and stay safe,» the ICG posted on X.

Anwarul Azim Anar in a flat in New Town, Kolkata, authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend the alleged mastermind, Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen. A team of Dhaka policemen, led by their detective chief, has arrived in Kolkata and revealed suspicions that Shaheen, a childhood friend of Anar, has fled to the United States. The primary suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar, Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen, is believed to have escaped to the US via Dubai from Kathmandu. The Bangladeshi detective chief, Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid, disclosed this information during his visit to Kolkata, where the crime took place.

The landfall occurred between Sagar Island in Bengal and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country. The vast coastline was blurred by thick sheets of rain as the cyclone made landfall, with surging waters sweeping fishing boats inland and inundating mud-and-thatch houses and farmlands in low-lying areas.The MeT office said, “Severe cyclonic storm Remal made landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh on Sunday night with wind speeds reaching up to 135 kmph."Cyclone Remal flattened fragile dwellings, uprooted trees and knocked down electric poles North and South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins admitted that they failed to get enough runs on the board and would have stayed in the final if they reached 160 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk. On a night when clouds hovered over the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the red soil surface provided the ideal platform for the KKR quicks to express themselves. KKR vs SRH: The highlights

Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title on Sunday, captain Shreyas Iyer said his side «played like invincibles» the whole season. The Knight Riders lorded over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final, winning the lopsided title clash by eight wickets here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. KKR vs SRH: The highlights «Absolutely comprehensive (the win). We played like invincibles throughout the season. There's so much to cherish right now. This is what we demanded from the team and every individual,» Shreyas said during the post-match presentation.

cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal, bringing heavy rains that flooded homes and farmland, and leaving a trail of destruction. The landfall process began at 8:30 pm on Sunday over the adjacent coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country. 'Remal' flattened fragile dwellings, uprooted trees and knocked down electric poles. One person was injured after being hit by debris in the Gosaba area of the Sundarbans. More than one lakh people were evacuated from vulnerable areas in West Bengal before the cyclone struck.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hard-hitting batter Venkatesh Iyer highlighted the crucial role of mentor Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar for shaping the team into an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 champions and expressed gratitude to the fans for always cheer and support the team throughout the tournament. KKR clinched the IPL 2024 title with a dominating all-round performance against SRH in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. KKR vs SRH: The highlights

IPL) final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad fired up bookings at bars, pubs and cafes across India by 30-50%, compared to a regular weekend, executives said, with the heatwave adding to demand for cooler leisure options. “Alcohol sales saw a big spike, as average time spent per consumer at outlets was more,” said Vikrant Batra, founder of Cafe Delhi Heights. “Malls also did phenomenally well because of the heatwave. That’s another reason we saw spike in sales at our mall outlets.” During an otherwise lean season for pubs, bars and restaurants because of people being away on summer vacations, the IPL final in Chennai triggered a dramatic spike in footfall and sales across the cricket-crazy nation, executives said.

New supply of affordable homes — priced up to Rs60 lakh each — declined 38% across eight major cities to 33,420 units during January-March this year, with builders focusing on developing luxury flats, according to PropEquity. Real estate data analytic firm PropEquity attributed the fall in new supply to sharp rise in land and construction costs, which has made development of affordable housing projects less profitable or unviable. According to PropEquity data, the fresh supply of such homes was 33,420 units during January-March 2024 across top eight cities against 53,818 in the year-ago period.

Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' is likely to make landfall between Bangladesh's Khepupara and West Bengal's Sagar Island by midnight Sunday with maximum sustained wind speed of 110-120 km per hour, gusting to 135 kmph, the India Meteorological Department said. More than 300 flights have been cancelled with the Kolkata airport suspending operations for about 21 hours starting 12 PM Sunday. All local trains totalling around 59 have also been cancelled from 11pm Sunday. Ahead of the final and seventh phase of polls, BJP and Trinamool Congress have cancelled their political programmes on Sunday and Monday.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in every aspect, securing their third IPL championship with an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the relatively one-sided IPL 2024 title clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. KKR’s bowlers, spearheaded by stellar performances from Andre Russell (3-19), Mitchell Starc (2-14), and Harshit Rana (2-24), bundled out SRH for a meager 113, marking the lowest total in an IPL final. In response, KKR's batsmen, led by Venkatesh Iyer's unbeaten 52 off 26 balls, chased down the target in just 10.3 overs, securing their second IPL title in Chennai. However, many cricket enthusiasts were left disheartened by the result and took to social media to express their disappointment.

ALSO READ: Remal cyclone: When and where will cyclonic storm make landfall? All FAQs answered hereIMD said, as quoted by news agency ANI, “Cyclone Remal over the North Bay of Bengal is to move northwards about 130 km southeast of Sagar Islands (WB), 140 km southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh), 140 km southeast of Canning (WB), 160 km southwest of Mongla of Bangladesh and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by midnight today with a max wind speed of 110-120 kmph."With the ‘Cyclone Remal' to hit West Bengal coast, state Governor CV Ananda Bose chaired an emergency review meeting.ALSO READ: Cyclone Remal Alert! How India, Bangladesh are bracing for the year's first cyclone? Explained“As you know Cyclone Remal is expected any time. Bulletins are being issued from time to time and the whole of West Bengal is prepared.

KKR vs SRH IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma will open for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He has provided multiple solid starts to Hyderabad and is among the top six scoring batters in the tournament. But, as the Orange Army goes against Kolkata at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Abhishek Sharma made a special request to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans.

landfall of severe cyclone Remal has led to significant disruptions in air, rail, and road transportation in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal on Sunday, with concerns expected to continue into Monday. As a precaution, Kolkata airport authorities have suspended flight operations for 21 hours from Sunday noon. Additionally, the Eastern and South Eastern railways cancelled several trains. Intermittent showers and gusty winds affected South Bengal districts from Sunday morning, leading to a noticeable absence of buses, taxis, and three-wheelers on the roads in Kolkata and district towns. Disruptions in road and rail transport are anticipated on Monday, due to the effects of the cyclone's landfall, expected by midnight on Sunday.

IndiGo airlines has rescheduled and cancelled some flights due to Cyclone Remal and issued NOTAM in Kolkata. A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) is a message sent by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pilots to alert them of potential hazards that could affect their flight. The storm, expected to bring maximum sustained wind speeds of 110-120 kmph with gusts up to 135 kmph, is likely to make landfall around 11 pm on Sunday near Khepupara in Bangladesh and Sagar Islands in West Bengal. In a statement, the airlines said, «IndiGo has rescheduled and cancelled some flights due to Cyclone REMAL and the NOTAM issued in Kolkata. Passengers have been informed of all changes in advance and being provided real-time updates on social platforms».

ALSO READ: Shreyas Iyer drops bomb ahead of IPL 2024 final, says ‘no one’ paid attention to his injury concerns after ODI World CupWith Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders to face Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2024 finals on Sunday, RCB fan page on social media site reddit, posted a meme which says, 'I just hope both teams loose'. The post has gone viral and netizens have started commenting on it.One wrote, "Iyer bhai should get that cup and silence the silencer , though I have nothing against cummins.

Suresh Raina said Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) should back their batting-first approach in the upcoming final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday. Speaking to JioCinema, Raina said that Pat Cummins' presence in the SRH squad will be a key point since the Sunrisers skipper has already won the ODI World Cup recently. The former CSK cricketer added the SRH skipper knows how to keep the dressing room running.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, former Australia cricketer Shane Watson said that the Pat Cummins led-side has a slight advantage but the Knight Riders are favourites to lift the title. KKR finished the league stage on the top of the points table with nine wins, three losses and two no results, giving them 20 points. They earned a direct spot in the final by defeating SRH in the qualifier one. SRH got a second shot at the title in the qualifier two against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and they made the most of it by defeating the Men in Pink by 36 runs. Both teams have been incredible with the bat this season. KKR and SRH have posted six 200-plus totals this season, three each. SRH also made the highest IPL total over, 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). When the tournament is all said and done, it will be looked at as something game-changing, something that could bring a paradigm shift to the way T20s are played and the credit will go to these two teams.

KKR Vs SRH Final Live Score, IPL 2024: Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is ready for the final battle against Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad as the top two teams of the IPL 2024 face each other for the final game at the grand MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The two captains triumphed over multiple challengers during their journey towards the top and will put their best foot forward to lift the shining IPL 2024 trophy.