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Olympics without spectators among options, says Games chief
"We have been doing all kinds of simulations. Basically, I don't think (the games without fans) is something that would happen or something that I would like to do, but it won't be a simulation unless we think about it," Mori told reporters after a remote meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Friday.
No Ranji Trophy this season, after 86 consecutive years
Interestingly, in a letter addressed to all its affiliated state associations dated January 29, the Indian cricket board is mum on not organising the Ranji Trophy this season. It merely says that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to conduct the Vijay Hazare Trophy 50-over tournament and Senior Women's One Day tournament after the completion of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament.
Bairstow to return after 2nd Test: ECB clarifies after Thorpe comment
"To clarify, the plan is still for Jonny Bairstow to return for the third and fourth Test and not the second Test. Along with Sam Curran and Mark Wood," said the ECB in its statement.
Hard and relentless work led to reaching 200 Test wickets: Rabada
"It's a massive feat to be included among a list of such names. When you start playing you don't ever think you will be on such a list and have such statistics," Rabada was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
All eyes on Australian Open as players exit quarantine
While Australia has so far demonstrated success in managing the pandemic, a large number of players entering from Europe and North America which have had a higher incidence of Covid-19, came as a potential threat to the country's pandemic control, particularly with two confirmed cases at the event qualifiers in Doha.
Stick with Paine but give him help, says Clarke
The wicketkeeper-batsman's tactics were questioned particularly during the third and fourth Test and he admitted that the pressure got to him which led to blunders behind the stumps.
Shabnim joins 100-wkt club, helps SA beat Pak in T20
There was also an excellent second career half-century by Tazmin Brits, who struck an unbeaten 52 off 54 balls (3x4s), as South Africa comfortably chased down a 125-run victory target with six deliveries to spare. Brits shared in a key 69-run second-wicket partnership with Marizanne Kapp -- another player that enjoyed a stellar game by being the pick of the bowlers with three for 24 and also striking 28 off 27 balls with the bat.
India have Root to worry, England have too many on their plate
Kohli's past two series against England have been highly productive. The India captain returned as the highest rungetter in both series, scoring 593 at an average of 59.3 in 2018 in England, and making 655 at an average of 109.16 in the 2016 series in India.
World Tour Finals: Consolation win for P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth loses
Sindhu, after losing her first two Group B matches, scored a 21-18, 21-15 win over Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong, when she was already out of running for a spot in the semi-finals having lost her both matches. Srikanth, a former world number one, lost to Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long 21-12, 18-21, 19-21.
Star India renews broadcast rights for Wimbledon until 2023
"Wimbledon holds a rich tradition and is the most prestigious tennis event of the year. Star India and the AELTC have been partners in the Indian market for over a decade and we are delighted to extend our association for the next three years," said Sanjog Gupta, Head - Sports, Star India in a statement on Friday.
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