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2022 World Cup will be played in packed stadiums: Gianni Infantino
The World Cup is scheduled to be held next year between November 21 and December 18. Infantino also announced that FIFA is joining with the World Health Organisation in their campaign for fair access to Covid-19 vaccines, treatments and diagnostics.
Dravid told me don't bat a lot in the nets: Rahane
"Rahul bhai actually called me before the series, when we were leaving to Australia from Dubai. He said, 'Don't take any stress, I know you are leading the team after the first Test. Don't worry about anything, just be strong mentally. Don't bat a lot in the nets', (which is) unlike Rahul bhai," Ajinkya Rahane told commentator Harsha Bhogle in an interaction.
Informal nod given for 50% spectators for 2nd Test: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) an informal approval to allow 50 per cent of the stadium to be filled in accordance with the Sports Ministry's guidelines, according to ESPNCricinfo.
Team India's 'spectacular success' in Australia finds mention in FM's budget speech
The Indian team, after facing an embarrassing loss in the first Test in Adelaide where they were bowled out for their lowest Test score of 36, came back strongly in the next three matches to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy in an emphatic manner. The series saw Indian team register their first win at the Gabba in Brisbane -- a venue where Australia last suffered a defeat in 1988.
My whole world in one frame: Virat on pic with wife & baby
Anushka took to Instagram to share an image of the couple along with their daughter and wrote, "We have lived together with love, presence and gratitude as a way of life but this little one Vamika has taken it to a whole new level! Tears, laughter, worry, bliss - emotions that have been experienced in a span of minutes sometimes! Sleep is elusive but our hearts are so full of love. Thanking you all for your wishes, prayers and good energy."
ICC issues RFP for sport presentation services for 2022 Women's World Cup
The World Cup will see 31 matches played across 31 days between March 4 and April 3, 2022 -- the first global women's cricket event to be played since the T20 World Cup in Australia back in March 2020. The tournament was postponed from its original window in February-March 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Super Smash: Auckland Hearts keep hopes of finishing top alive
Already qualified but sitting at the third spot on the table, the Aucklanders grabbed four crucial points with their win over the out of contention southerners. After being dismissed for 123, they bundled Sparks for 96 in the final over of their innings at Eden Park Outer Oval and win by 27 runs.
IPL 2021: England analyst Nathan Leamon to join KKR
The report further said that Leamon would take a leave of absence from the ECB during the IPL itself after they recognised the value in him spending two months at the tournament working alongside England and KKR captain Eoin Morgan ahead of the T20 World Cup in India later this year.
Two-time Olympian Dipankar Bhattacharjee to undergo brain surgery
Born on February 1, 1972 in Assam, Bhattacharjee represented the country at many international tournaments, including 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The 49-year-old was the Indian national badminton champion thrice and a runner-up twice. At Barcelona Olympics, he reached the pre-quarters.
Former Barca forward Justo Tejada dies aged 88
During those eight years, the forward played in 194 official matches and scored 92 goals. As for titles won, he acquired two league championships, two Copas del Rey and two Fairs Cups. After his time at Barcelona, he played for two seasons at Real Madrid (1961-63) and two more at Espanyol (1963-65).
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