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FIFA confirms change to World Cup start date
Qatar had originally been set to open their first World Cup campaign on Monday (November 21), with Group A rivals Senegal and the Netherlands scheduled to get the competition under way earlier that day. But a unanimous decision taken by the Bureau of the FIFA Council means Felix Sanchez's Qatar side will now begin the tournament on Sunday November 20 at 7pm local time -- continuing the tradition of the home side playing first, reports DPA. The opening ceremony has also been brought forward a day to November 20.
Premier League to allow water breaks amid soaring summer temperatures
The Meteorological Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning which came into force on Thursday and covers the rest of this week. It covers much of the southern half of England as well as parts of eastern Wales, reports DPA. It is understood that any match in the EFL or Premier League where the temperature is forecast to hit at least 30 degrees Celsius is set to feature a cooling break midway through each half to enable players, coaches and officials to rehydrate and cool down.
CLOSE-IN: Cricket is on a tricky wicket
Cricket as a game in the very early days was seen as one that characterised the values of life, played in the spirit that embodied teamwork, healthy competition, respect for the opponent and players. The game of cricket gradually became a sport that brought about a sort of national pride and, therefore, winning became an important ingredient in the final outcome. Emotions of the fans and followers made cricketers into warriors fighting a battle for supremacy.However, the very ingredient of the rules and regulations and the culture and character that cricket stood for, overcame the savagery and crude behaviour that had ingrained itself into many of the other sports.
Millie Bright signs new three-year deal with Chelsea Women
Bright joined the Blues from Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2014 and is the club's longest-serving player, helping them win all of their 13 major trophies. She has become a champion of England six times, an FA Cup winner four times and also has two Continental Cup and one Community Shield under her belt. The Blues defender has also been named twice in both the PFA Team of the Year and the FIFPro Women's World 11. An experienced international with 58 senior England caps to her name, the 28-year-old also delivered a defensive masterclass at the Euro 2022 tournament this summer.
Fit-again Rahul to lead India in Zimbabwe ODIs, Shikhar to be his deputy
The 30-year-old Rahul has been out of action for a while with a sports hernia, with Covid-19 extending his stint on the sidelines. Shikhar Dhawan was initially named as the captain for this tour. But with Rahul being given the go-ahead, he has been appointed as the captain with Dhawan taking deputy duties. ''The BCCI Medical Team has assessed KL Rahul and cleared him to play in the upcoming three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe.
Chakabva to lead Zimbabwe for ODIs against India
The series, which forms part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League, will see Zimbabwe and India meeting in three one-day international matches scheduled for August 18, 20 and 22. Chakabva will be the captain of the home side in the absence of regular captain Craig Ervine who is still nursing a left hamstring tear.
Virat Kohli begins training ahead of Asia Cup 2022
Kohli was rested for India's tour of the West Indies where the team played 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is in July-August. However, he has been picked for the much-anticipated Asia Cup, which also features a blockbuster clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. The star batter took to social media to share a video of his training session via an Instagram story, which was all over the internet in no time.
Will India give visas to Pakistan's cricketers for Legends League Cricket?
The first season of the league was played in January this year in Muscat, Oman between three teams - India Maharajas, World Giants and Asia Lions - and comprised seven games. However, season 2 will have four franchise owned teams. There will be 15 matches, which will be played in six cities -- Kolkata, Lucknow, Delhi, Jodhpur, Cuttack and Rajkot from September 17 to October 8.
Faf du Plessis roped in by Chennai Super Kings owners for CSA T20 League: Report
But the du Plessis-CSK partnership, which ran from 2011 to 2021, barring 2016 and 2017 when the franchise was suspended from IPL, may be reunited, this time in South Africa's upcoming new T20 League. A report by Cricbuzz says that the Chennai Super Kings management has roped in the former South Africa captain as their marquee signing for the Johannesburg franchise in the CSA T20 League.
Series against West Indies a great opportunity to try different combinations: Conway
"I wouldn't say we have set roles as of yet. This is a great opportunity to try different combinations. It's nice that everyone is back though. It will obviously provide good opportunities for guys to experience different roles." "Whatever they may be in the future of this series, we don't know, but it's exciting for us to just try different combinations and work through different roles," said Conway after New Zealand defeated West Indies by 13 runs in the first T20I at Sabina Park.
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