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Virat Kohli closes gap on Steve Smith at top of ICC Test rankings
Kohli's innings of 74 & 4 in the Adelaide Test, which India lost by eight wickets, has enabled him to gain two points, whereas Smith's 1 & 1* lost him 10 points in the table. Marnus Labuschagne's innings of 47 & 6 in a low-scoring match have pushed him to a career-best 839 points. Whereas, captain Tim Paine's player-of-the-match innings of 73 not out has lifted him with a career-best of 33rd place with 592 points. His previous best was 45th in December of 2018.
No change in schedule, preference remains to play 3rd Test at SCG: CA
"The third Vodafone Test is more than two-and-a-half weeks away, which provides us with time to assess the evolving public health situation on the northern beaches of Sydney," said CA interim CEO Nick Hockley.
Aus vs Ind: Shami likely to miss remaining Tests
Shami was hit on the right hand just above the wrist on Saturday by a delivery from Australia pacer Pat Cummins as the India No. 11 tried to take evasive action. He could not pick the bat due to severe pain and had to retire hurt as India's second innings folded for 36.
2021 Tata Open Maharashtra to be rescheduled
With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic disrupting the start of the ATP season, the Australian Open, which generally takes place in January, will now be played from February 8 to 21. However, the organisers of the Tata Open Maharashtra want to host the fourth edition of the event and have been in talks with the ATP, the governing body of men's professional tennis, to explore a possible slot in the second half of the calendar.
Women's Super League: Chelsea women's team hit by Covid-19
"The decision was agreed between both teams and the FA after a number of positive tests for COVID-19 were returned within the Chelsea FC Women's team set-up after the last round of testing," read a statement from Chelsea club's website on Saturday.
Sydney, Brisbane Tests could be switched following new Covid-19 cluster
According to a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, Cricket Australia are mulling over the idea of taking the third Test to The Gabba and switching the fourth match of the series to the Sydney Cricket Ground.
I admire you very much: Pele congratulates Messi
"When your heart overflows with love, it is difficult to change your path. Like you, I know what it's like to love wearing the same shirt every day. Like you, I know that there is nothing better than the place we feel at home," Pele said in an Instagram post.
Indian Super League: Chennaiyin record 1st win of season, beat Goa 2-1
In a game that saw 39 shots at goal, Rahim Ali scored the match winner in the 53rd minute after Jorge Ortiz cancelled out Rafael Crivellaro's opener that was scored directly from a corner kick. Chennaiyin would have scored far more goals but were inhibited only by their own poor finishing as Goa's defence struggled to keep up with them.
Argentina's Ciudad de La Plata stadium renamed after Diego Armando Maradona
The 53,000-capacity stadium in La Plata, around 60km southeast of Buenos Aires, is the partial home of Gimnasia y Esgrima, the team Maradona coached at the time of his death. "We have resolved to rename the stadium ... Diego is unique and he deserves that this stadium bears his name," La Plata governor Axel Kicillof said.
Lowest totals in Test cricket's 142-year history
Among the four lowest totals scored across seven different innings, the pre-War South African teams take the largest share, getting out for 30 twice and 35 and 36 once each. Behind New Zealand's 26-run total, are South Africa's two scores of 30, first in 1896 against England at Port Elizabeth and then against the same team in Birmingham in 1924.
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