QPlay: RCB Thump Rajasthan, Bhajji in the Indian Team and More

All the latest sports news in The Quint’s morning wrap.

Yuzvendra Chahal of the Royal Challengers Bangalore and AB De Villiers celebrate getting Ajinkya Rahane of Rajasthan Royals wicket during the eliminator match of the IPL 2015. (Photo: PTI)

1. RCB Quash Rajasthan Royals; Will Face Chennai Super Kings Next

AB de Villiers combined with Mandeep Singh for a game-changing partnership as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) eliminated Rajasthan Royals (RR) from the 2015 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a splendid 71-run win in Pune on Wednesday.

File picture of Harbhajan Singh celebrating a wicket with his Team India mates mates after a victory over South Africa in February 18, 2010. (Pictures: Reuters)

2. Never Thought I Wouldn’t Play For India Again: Harbhajan Singh

It’s hard to be in the wilderness for more than two years but Harbhajan Singh was always “very confident” of once again donning the Indian colors and has termed his latest comeback a “fresh beginning”. After being picked for the one-off Test against Bangladesh next month, the Punjab stalwart is set to come out all guns blazing.

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a press conference on the eve of the practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix, in Monaco. (Photo: Reuters)

3. Lewis Hamilton Signs $180 Million Mercedes Deal

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has sealed his commitment to the Mercedes team after finally signing a new and lucrative three-year contract worth an estimated $180m (£90m).

The long awaited confirmation was announced on Twitter ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, putting an end to growing rumours that the two-time F1 champion from Britain might join Ferrari next season to form a formidable duo with four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, The Australian reported.

(Photo: AP)

4. Saina Nehwal Seeded Second

Defending champion Saina Nehwal has been seeded second in the women’s singles competition of the $750,000 Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament that will get underway on May 26.

5. Mumbai FC Get Past East Bengal

Mumbai FC pulled off a crucial 2-1 victory over East Bengal in their I-League football match at the Cooperage ground in Mumbai.

Goals from seasoned medio Paresh Shivalkar, who scored off a free-kick, and Brazilian striker Josimar in the first half gave the home side, who were in danger of falling into the relegation zone, the lead. Ranti Martins pulled a goal back in the second half, which was not enough for the Kolkata side.