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  The 2024 Thomas Cup will be a big team event that comprises 3 singles and 2 doubles matches. It would serve as a great preparation for all the players for the Paris Olympics. India stunned the badminton World as they became the champions of the Thomas Cup beating the likes of Malaysia, Denmark, and Indonesia to win the biggest team championship ever for the first time. Indian team qualified directly being the title holders last time. China made it into the tournament as being host. The tournament will see a total of 16 teams divided into four groups. After the league stage, the top two teams in each group will qualify for the quarterfinals. Indian team would look to defend their title which would be not easy this time. The draws for the prestigious event were held on 22 nd March 2024. The teams were selected based on World Team rankings on 20 th Feb. China, Denmark, Indonesia, and Japan were selected in Pot 1. Pot 2 comprised Chinese Taipei, India, Malaysia, and South Kor...

  Rajasthan Royals registered their third successive win of the tournament with a resounding win over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 1 st April 2024. RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start as Trent Boult got wickets of Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir off successive deliveries to leave the hosts in trouble. Boult struck again dismissing Brevis to leave MI in deep trouble. Burger was included in the playing XI got rid of Kishan with a simple catch to Samson leaving the hosts struggling. Hardik Pandya showed intent to put pressure on RR bowling, especially Burger. At the end of the first six overs, MI made 46 for 4. After the field restrictions, Pandya showed intent with some lovely strokes that kept the momentum going for MI.   At the end of the first timeout, MI ended at 59 for 4. Yuzvendra Chahal got an important breakthrough by dismissing Pandya with a good catch by Powell at long-on. Pandya and Tilak Varma add...