IPL 2024: RCB Win Toss, Elect To Bowl First Against Gujarat Titans

Polling for the third phase of elections in the State will be held on May 25. 

Champua BJD candidate Sanatan Mahakud is the richest among the crorepatis owning assets worth Rs 227.67 crore. The second richest on the list is Ghashipura Independent candidate Soumya Ranjan Patnaik who owns assets worth Rs 122.87 lakh. The third richest is BJP's Nayagarh BJP nominee Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh with assets worth Rs 120.56 crore. 

The poorest among the candidates fighting the third phase poll is Samruddha Odisha's Badamba candidate Kailash Chandra Nayak, who owns assets worth Rs 1,000. Next to him is Bramhagiri Independent candidate Sukant Ghadei and North-Bhubaneswar CPI (ML) candidate Gopinath Nayak, each of the two own properties worth Rs 2,000 only. 

The ADR report is based on the affidavits, submitted to the Election Commission of India by the candidates. 

Out of 381 MLA candidates in the third phase, two have not gone to schools, while two others have passed Class V. While 11 nominees have passed Class V, 32 have passed Class VIII, 49 Class X, 86 Graduation, and six have done doctorate. The nominees comprise 337 males and 44 women. While one candidate is aged above 80 years, 129 belong to the 41-80 year age group, according to the ADR report. 

RCB and CSK will battle it out for the final IPL 2024 playoffs place during their crunch fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. CSK are placed in 4th position with 14 points from 13 matches while RCB are seventh with 12 points in as many outings.

The veteran Indian batter took Dhoni as an example to support his method, claiming that the now 42-year-old supported him throughout his career by helping in games to the final over.

Since last year's IPL, speculations have been building around which season could be Dhoni's last season as a player in the cash-rich league. CSK have made their final appearance at Chepauk in the group stage.

After sharing the dressing room with Dhoni multiple times over the previous 16 years, Kohli hinted that this might also be his final opportunity to play alongside the former India captain.

"For fans to see him (Dhoni) play in any stadium in India is a big thing. Me and him playing again, maybe for the last time, you never know - that is a special thing. We have had some great memories, some great partnerships for India, it's a great occasion for fans to see us together," Kohli said on Jio Cinema.

Kohli said Dhoni was criticised for this early in his career but the wicketkeeper-batter did not alter his strategy.

"People used to say the same about Mahi bhai (Mahendra Singh Dhoni). 'Why is he taking the game to 20th over or 50th over?'

But how many matches did he finish for India! He's probably the only person who knows what he's doing! And he's finishing the game from there. For me, that's muscle memory. He knows if he takes the match till the last over, he'll win the game. My mindset was different. I used to think let's finish the game in the 49th over (in ODIs) or 19th over (in T20s). If he was batting with me at the end, then the thinking was different. He will take the game into the last over where the opposition team is shivering in fear," Kohli further added.

Meanwhile, Dhoni could once again return to CSK's home stadium if they managed to make the cut for the playoffs and manage to reach the final of the tournament. The IPL final will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 24. In ten innings, Dhoni has amassed 136 runs at a strike rate of 226.66.

As of right now, Kohli leads the race of players with the most runs and is a strong contender for the Orange Cap.

(ANI)

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The ensemble not only reflects her personal style but also embodies the essence of her journey as an innovator in the fashion industry. From concept to creation, every stitch and detail has been infused with her unique artistic vision.

Nancy took to her Instagram and shared a series of happy pictures from her walk on the red carpet.

She penned a note describing her pink ruffled gown, saying, "Stepping onto the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival as a debutant feels surreal. I poured my heart and soul into creating this pink gown, which took 30 days, 1,000 meters of fabric, and weighs over 20 kg. The journey has been intense, but every moment was worth it. I'm overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the love and support from all of you. This is a dream come true, and I hope my creation dazzles you as much as your support has inspired me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"

The journey of the content creator, who has 852K followers, is being supported by the popular short video magazine, Brut.

Born and raised in the humble environment of Baranwa village in Baghpat district, Nancy expressed: "Mera dream bhi nahi tha itna bada toh jaha mai aaj khadi hu, yeh outfit maine khud hi banaya hai. Ek mahine ki mehnat aur 1,000 meter ke fabric ka nateeja hai yeh. Mujhe bahut khushi ho rahi hai. Kabhi maine socha bhi nahi tha ki aisa bhi ho sakta hai (My dream was not this big, but here I am today. I made this outfit myself. It is the result of one month's hard work and 1,000 meters of fabric. I am very happy; I never thought something like this could happen)."

She is known for her unique style and innovative design, and her work is characterised by a blend of traditional Indian techniques and modern aesthetics, reflecting her deep appreciation for her cultural roots.

(IANS)

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