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The Ashes: Big jolt for Australia as Travis Head tests positive for COVID-19
Cricket Australia (CA) issued a statement on Friday morning saying the batter had tested positive for Covid-19 "following a routine PCR test". "Head is asymptomatic and will remain in Melbourne and isolate with his partner for seven days in line with Victorian Government Health requirements. He will be unavailable for selection for the fourth Vodafone men's Ashes Test, starting at the SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground) on January 5," said Cricket Australia.
BCCI postpones U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy after surge in COVID-19 cases
In a letter to the affiliated units of BCCI, the Indian cricket board's secretary Jay Shah said that the domestic cricket had started off well, with the completion of 748 matches till date, however, the sudden spike in cases has forced the board to postpone its junior tournament. On Thursday, India reported 13,154 new COVID-19 cases, the number of active cases stands at 82,402.
China bans tattoos in national football team
The General Administration of Sport (GAS) has gone a step further than it did in 2018 when players were forced to cover up tattoos to continue playing. In their latest move, GAS has outlawed tattoos altogether and wants any player with pre-existing tattoos to get them removed in order to 'set a good example' for the Chinese society, the report said.
'Not surprised at all': BCCI president Ganguly lauds India's Centurion Test victory
India registered a comprehensive 113-run win over South Africa in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. It was also India's first-ever Test victory at the Centurion, which is largely considered to be a fortress for South Africa. Former India captain said that South Africa will have to play out of their skins to beat this Virat Kohli-led Test team in the ongoing series.
Beijing 2022: Arif Khan becomes first Indian to qualify for two Winter Olympics events
The 31-year-old Khan on Wednesday, secured a 2022 Winter Olympics quota spot in men's giant slalom event. Last month, he earned a quota in the slalom event at a meet in Dubai. Arif, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir, secured his giant slalom cut during the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS) meet held at Kolasin, Montenegro. While Arif remains the only Indian to have made the cut for the 2022 Winter Games so far, his compatriot Aanchal Thakur, who recently won a bronze in the women's giant slalom, remains in the hunt for qualification, an olympics.com report said.
'My family is everything to me': Quinton de Kock hangs his boots from Test cricket
The sudden decision comes after the Proteas' first Test match against India in Centurion, where the visitors won by 113 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The 29-year old De Kock made his Proteas Test debut against Australia in 2014. In 54 matches, he amassed 3 300 runs with a high score of 141 not-out, at an average of 38.82 and strike rate of 70.93. He also has six centuries and 22 half-centuries under his belt.
ISL 2021-22: Bengaluru FC register 4-2 win over Chennaiyin FC
Mirlan Murzaev (4th) helped Chennaiyin take the lead before Cleiton Silva (39th P) and Alan Costa (43rd) scored two goals for Bengaluru.
SA v IND, 1st Test: Very lucky to have such quality in our bowling line-up, says Rahul on pace attack
When Bumrah didn't bowl much in the first innings, Shami stood up with 5/44 to bowl out South Africa for 197. In the second innings, Bumrah and Shami combined to strike with crucial breakthroughs, especially of South Africa captain Dean Elgar, to seal India's first-ever Test win at SuperSport Park.
U-19 Asia Cup: India thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs in semis, to face Sri Lanka in final
Batting first, India posted a decent total of 243-8 in 50 overs courtesy a fine knock by Rasheed after being invited to bat. Apart from him, Vicky Ostwal (28 not out ), captain Yash Dhull (26) and Raj Bawa (23) also made valuable contributions with the bat for India.
'Fabulous': Former cricketers laud Team India's historic win at Centurion
Team India defeated South Africa by 113 runs in the opening Test at Centurion to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win is also India's first-ever Test victory at the venue, which is largely considered to be a fortress for South Africa.
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