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

Last updated : Apr 21, 2022 14:04

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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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Cancellation could see $1bn value erosion for IPL: Study

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Mar 20, 2020 18:03

Sports Ministry bars all sports events in country till Apr 15

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Mar 20, 2020 14:03

FIH Pro League suspension extended till May 17

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Mar 19, 2020 17:03

ATP, WTA extend tours' suspension till mid-June at least

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Mar 18, 2020 19:03

BCCI gets real, reportedly looking at Jul-Sep window for IPL

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Mar 18, 2020 18:03

Tokyo 2020 deferment looks inevitable, but IOC remains stoic

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Mar 18, 2020 18:03

Euro 2020, Copa América postponed by 12 months

LYON, France: UEFA Tuesday announced the postponement of its flagship national team competition, UEFA EURO 2020, due to be played in June and July this year. The health of all those involved in the game is the priority, as well as to avoid placing any unnecessary pressure on national public services involved in staging matches.

Mar 13, 2020 18:03

WWE statement on potential impact of COVID-19

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Mar 13, 2020 16:03

COVID-19: ATP suspends Tour for 6 weeks

LONDON: The ATP has announced a six-week suspension of the men’s professional tennis tour due to escalating health and safety issues arising from the global outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The suspension means all ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events scheduled up to and inclusive of the week of April 20 will not take place.

Mar 12, 2020 17:03

FIFA Congress rescheduled due to COVID-19

ZURICH: On account of the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), numerous international bodies and public health authorities have advised against the organisation of international events. Concerns over the health and well-being of participants, as well as travel restrictions in many countries, have resulted in the cancellation or postponement of many such events in various parts of the world.

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