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India vs Australia: 5 factors responsible for India’s crushing defeat in ODI series
India had earlier lost a three match ODI series against New Zealand in February, this year before the coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of all cricketing activities. Playing the first International ODI after the Covid break, India would have hoped for a better start. However, things didn’t work out as per the Expectations.
India opt to bat against Australia, Natarajan makes debut
In the third and final ODI of the series, Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
David Warner to miss remaining ODI against India
D'Arcy Short will replace Warner in the Australian T20I team for the three-match ODI series. Right-arm pacer Pat Cummins has been sent on rest to keep his form for the test series.
India vs Australia: Players from both sides take part in 'barefoot circle' ceremony against racism
While many teams across the globe have taken a knee before games in their fight against racism, the Australian cricket team will participate in barefoot circle ceremonies before all international matches this summer.
Diego Maradona passes away at 60
The player was suffering from confusion caused by "abstinence", said Maradona's personal doctor Leopoldo Luque, after he underwent surgery on November 3. However, he recovered enough to leave the hospital and was taken to a house in Tigre, on the northern outskirts of Buenos Aires.
NZ's Greg Barclay elected new ICC chairman
Barclay has been the director of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) since 2012 and was NZC's representative on the ICC board. He was also a director of the 2015 World Cup which was jointly held by Australia and New Zealand. He is a former board member and chairman of the Northern Districts Cricket Association of New Zealand.
Best FIFA Awards ceremony to be held virtually on December 17
The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony FIFA will now be held on December 17 at a virtual event. The event was supposed to be held in September but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the date was shifted.
FIFA Under-17 women's World Cup 2021 edition postponed to 2022
The World Cup was originally scheduled to be played from November 2-November 21 in India. Now has been postponed to 2021 and will be staged from February 17-March 7.
Pat Cummins hoping for 'home advantage' to rattle India
Cummins, who played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2020 in the UAE, believes that being a part of the bio-secure bubble has benefited him ahead of the much-anticipated clash against India.
UP police arrests 3 persons in connection with Khelo India ad fraud
The Agra police had started investigating details of the scam on an FIR by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) against an alleged mastermind, from the city. The case is now being followed up by the cyber cell, said SSP Bablu Kumar.
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