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Covid watch: Total 316 cases reported at Paralympics; six in last 24 hours
The Paralympic Games concluded with the closing ceremony on Sunday. The six persons whose tests came positive in the last 24 hours were tested by the Organising Committee for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020). Of the 316 cases reported, 13 were of athletes inside the Games Village.
IPL 2021: AB de Villiers lands in UAE, to join RCB camp post quarantine
De Villiers will now have to undergo a quarantine of six days before hitting the ground for training sessions. He took to his Instagram handle to give updates about his arrival in Dubai with his family. "From the friendly @emirates staff to the amazing welcome at the @jatheresort, all in all a very pleasant trip to the UAE. Exciting 6 weeks ahead. And not a bad view from our room," wrote de Villiers.
Brazil-Argentina WC qualifier suspended; players accused of Covid-protocol breach
Officials from Brazilian health regulator Anvisa walked onto the Corinthians Arena pitch seven minutes after kickoff to order the game be halted. According to the government agency, Premier League players Emiliano Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero and Emiliano Buendia failed to comply with entry regulations for travellers.
Max Verstappen takes F1 title lead with dominant Dutch GP win
Cheered to the echo on Sunday evening by 65,000 passionate spectators at Zandvoort, Verstappen headed off title rival Lewis Hamilton at the first corner and was never headed as he completed a pole-to-flag victory. "It is incredible, because the expectations were high going into the weekend and it's never easy to fulfil that," Verstappen said.
Danill Medvedev demolishes Daniel Evans, enters US Open quarterfinals
The 25-year-old is yet to drop a set in New York and has been in strong form since the Tokyo Olympics, winning his fourth ATP Masters 1000 crown in Toronto, before reaching the semifinals in Cincinnati. Medvedev's one-hour 43-minute victory over Evans, in which he struck 24 winners, means he now holds a 15-2 record since Wimbledon.
Fourth Test: England openers keep prowling India at bay
England still trail by 290 runs but their sight will not be on the target, which looks far off at the moment. It will be on the remaining 90 overs that they will have to bat out if they have to ensure India don't run away with a 2-1 lead in the series.
There is not much in the wicket for the Indian bowlers.
Decision to promote Jadeja ahead of Rahane surprises experts
"In the first innings when he came in at No. 6 and Jadeja was sent in at No. 5, we genuinely thought that Rahane was not ready to walk in due to some reason like a toilet break. It has happened in the past too. But this has happened again. It proves it was part of the team strategy," said former India opener and captain Sunil Gavaskar.
Tokyo bids adieu to Paralympics with message of change
The ceremony was themed on a youngster's awakening about the Paralympic Games, para-sportspersons, and their different abilities and personalities. He wakes up in a prototype of the Paralympic Games village, which resembles a miniature city, where para-sportspersons start arriving, preparing, and participating in the Games and depicts how his approach towards the participants changes.
Choudhary,Chhetri score as India beat Nepal 2-1 in friendly
India began the first half well, with Bipin Singh penetrating through the Nepal backline from the left flank on several occasions. In the sixth minute, he played in a looping ball for an onrushing Manvir Singh to head but Kiran Limbu came charging off his line to collect. Another Bipin cross put Nepali under pressure in the 24th minute as Anirudh Thapa looked to bring the ball under his control inside the penalty area.
Sharma, Pujara suffer niggles, don't come out to field
"Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara will not take the field. Rohit has discomfort in his left knee while Pujara has pain in his left ankle. The BCCI Medical Team is assessing them," said a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday. Opener Sharma had scored his maiden Test century overseas when he made 127 in the second innings on Saturday.
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