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DC vs PK game goes ahead as 2nd foreigner tests Covid+ve

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Apr 20, 2022 11:04

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MUMBAI: Match No. 32 of IPL 2022 between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, which was shifted from MCA Stadium in Pune to Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai due to COVID-19 outbreak in the DC team, finally went ahead on schedule.

The developments came even as a second overseas player of Delhi Capitals tested positive. This came just hours ahead of the team's game against Punjab Kings.

New Zealand's Tim Seifert tested positive after a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Wednesday afternoon, making it the sixth such case in the camp.

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Fund-raiser golf event at DGC targets $150K for COVID relief

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Jun 15, 2020 20:06

BCCI to hold conclave; Jaffer seeks domestic season rejig

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World Taekwondo eases financial burden on partners

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Jun 12, 2020 18:06

Cosco anticipates normalcy in biz ops only after Q2

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Jun 12, 2020 15:06

BCCI calls off Team India tours to Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced that the Indian cricket team will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe owing to the current threat of COVID-19. Team India was originally scheduled to travel to the Emerald Isles from 24th June for three ODIs and as many T20Is and to Zimbabwe for a series comprising three ODIs starting 22nd August.

Jun 10, 2020 20:06

Men’s T20 World Cup very much on: Oz sports minister

MUMBAI: Even as speculatiom is rife (particularly in the Indian media) that the the COVID-19 pandemic will force the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia to be cancalled / postponed, the country’s sports minister, Richard Colbeck, has said the tournament could still be possible. And that too with spectators, though with limits on the numbers allowed.

Jun 10, 2020 19:06

MMSC gears for racing return at MMRT circuit

CHENNAI: With the easing of lockdown restrictions, the Madras Motor Sports Club is gearing itself up for the “new normal” with a slew of measures conforming to government regulations to create a safe environment at the iconic MMRT circuit here while also carrying out upgrades to the track.

Jun 10, 2020 19:06

MotoGP Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley cancelled

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Jun 10, 2020 19:06

BWF cancels Swiss Open, European Championships

LAUSANNE: There are further changes to the status of badminton tournaments this year with the YONEX Swiss Open 2020 and 2020 European Championships now cancelled. Both previously carried “suspended” status until suitable replacement dates could be found.

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ICC approves interim regulation changes

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series.

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