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We've conveyed our views to Djokovic on rules related to Covid-19 vaccine: Canadian Open organisers
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Djokovic was not allowed to play at the Australian Open due to his vaccination status. The Serb was also banned from entering the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open this month due to the United States' Covid guidelines. Now, the organisers said that the 34-year-old could be denied entry into the Canadian Open -- which runs from August 8 to 14 -- if rules are not changed.
All England Badminton Final: 'No Problem', Lakshya Sen tells his coach
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20-year-old Lakshya Sen of India is all set for the match of his career so far - the final of the YONEX All-England Badminton tournament on Sunday day - versus the No. 1 seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. While Axelsen is the favourite, Sen has become a dangerous adversary. Sen, who is the world No. 11, said after his victory: "It's a dream and now there's one more match to go. I am focussed on one more match."
IPL 2022: I played with Shreyas at Delhi, we got on really well, says Cummins
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The 27-year-old Shreyas was bought by KKR for Rs 12.25 cr in the IPL Mega Auction and was eventually named to lead the side. On the other hand, Cummins, who went for Rs 15.50 crore in the 2019 auction -- the most expensive foreign buy at an IPL auction, was earlier released by KKR. However, he was bought back for Rs 7.25 crore at the 2022 mega auction.
It will be a challenge for players to gel as a team after IPL Mega Auction: Ponting
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The eight IPL franchises were allowed to retain a maximum of four players ahead of the Mega Auction, while all others went into a common auction pool for 10 teams to pick them in February.Ponting said he was impressed with the energetic vibes around the group when he attended his first training session with the team in Mumbai.
Elizabeth Hurley's emotional note on not being able to attend Shane Warne's funeral
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English model and actress Elizabeth Hurley has penned an emotional note saying that her heart aches as she would not be able to attend the funeral of her former fiance, legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne, who passed away following a suspected heart attack in a Thai island resort. Hurley shared a string of throwback photographs with Warne on Instagram. The pictures are from Sri Lanka, where they celebrated their engagement.
Women's World Cup: New Zealand's campaign in tatters as NRR comes into play
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While the White Ferns are not mathematically out of the tournament, they will have to win their last league game against Pakistan by a huge margin, but before that they will also hope the results of other league games go in their favour. After falling by a solitary wicket in a tense Eden Park finish against the Heather Knight-led defending champions, New Zealand's only hope now is progression via net run rate.
Mumbai Indians create a bio-secure 'MI Arena' for players, families and support staff
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Mumbai Indians (MI) have set up an outdoor bio-secure recreational facility 'MI Arena' at Jio World Garden, for the players and their families and support staff, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said in a release on Sunday.
ITBP wins 11th National Ice Hockey Championship
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In the final, the ITBP team defeated Indian Army 3-1. "The central ice hockey team of the ITBP representing All India Police Sports Control Board (AIPSB) won the 11th edition of the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) National Ice Hockey Championship for men - 2022 organised in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh," the ITBP said in a statement.
IPL Purple Cap winner Mohit Sharma turns out as net bowler for Gujarat Titans, shocks fans
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Cricket fans have been left shell-shocked after it has emerged that former India limited-overs pacer Mohit Sharma, who was the IPL 2014 Purple Cap-winner, had been roped in as a net bowler by new IPL franchise Gujarat Titans alongside left-arm fast bowler Barinder Sran for the upcoming season beginning on March 26.
Hazlewood again misses out as Australia retain playing XI for final Test
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Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will continue to sit out as skipper Pat Cummins will go into the third and final Test against Pakistan starting on Monday at the Gaddafi Stadium here with the same eleven that played in the drawn second game at Karachi.
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