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

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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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ICC qualifying events postponed 'subject to further review'

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Women’s U-17 WC: FIFA tracking COVID-19 situation in India

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ICC board video conference to discuss contingency plans

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Chess Olympaid postponed to 2021

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No IPL means Rs100bn loss to sports sector: FICCI

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