Coronavirus: Last two ODIs of India-South Africa series to be played behind closed doors
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Last two ODIs of India-South Africa series to be played behind closed doors

The Hindu  

The remaining two one-dayers between India and South Africa will be played in empty stadiums in Lucknow and Kolkata due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Board of Control for Cricket in India in a statement released on Thursday said it "has been working closely with the Government of India along with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the wake of Novel Coronavirus outbreak." READ| Earlier, Kiren Rijiju, the Union Sports Minister had said, "We are advising to the sporting bodies who are organising tournaments to ensure that the guidelines issued by the health ministry are maintained. However, all other preparations for the game are on.” Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association Secretary Yudhveer Singh said, “After the Government advisory, we did an inspection and also spoke to the BCCI officials.

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Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid
2 years ago

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid

Hindustan Times  

India has issued an advisory to check spread of Covid-19, which includes random sampling of 2 per cent of foreign passengers, a rule that comes into effect on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya - both of whom held separate review meetings this week - have reiterated that the pandemic is not …

Big blow to Team India ahead of Asia Cup 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Big blow to Team India ahead of Asia Cup 2022

Firstpost  

Rahul Dravid, who wasn’t part of the tour to Zimbabwe, has tested COVID-19 positive and has not travelled with the squad to UAE for the Asia Cup. New Delhi: India men’s cricket team coach Rahul Dravid has tested COVID-19 positive and has not travelled with the rest of the squad. “Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for …

Commonwealth Games: Navjot Kaur tests positive for COVID-19, to fly back home
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Navjot Kaur tests positive for COVID-19, to fly back home

The Hindu  

India midfielder Navjot Kaur’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games came to an abrupt end as she is set to fly back home after testing positive for COVID-19. She has been cleared to fly back to India by the organisers,” a team source told PTI. Two cricket team members — Pooja Vastrakar and S. Meghana — tested positive for COVID-19 in …

South Africa replaces two COVID infected players in 2nd Test against Bangladesh
2 years, 8 months ago

South Africa replaces two COVID infected players in 2nd Test against Bangladesh

India TV News  

In a first instance of COVID-19 substitution in international cricket, South Africa's Sarel Erwee and Wiaan Mulder were replaced by Khaya Zondo and Glenton Stuurman in the playing eleven of the second Test against Bangladesh after testing positive for the virus on Monday. "Khaya Zondo will make his Test debut on Day 4 of the 2nd BetwayTest against Bangladesh after …

COVID-19 outbreak in India’s squad at Ahmedabad
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak in India’s squad at Ahmedabad

The Hindu  

At least six members of India’s squad — three players and three support staff members, including a coaching staff member — in Ahmedabad have been diagnosed COVID-19 positive ahead of Sunday’s first ODI versus the West Indies. The Hindu understands that opener Shikhar Dhawan, reserve opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer’s tests returned positive. Also found positive during …

Covid-19 outbreak in India U19 World Cup camp: 5 players remain in isolation after 2nd positive test
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 outbreak in India U19 World Cup camp: 5 players remain in isolation after 2nd positive test

India Today  

India could still be missing five of the six players who tested positive for Covid-19 when they take on Uganda on Saturday in the U19 World Cup. India fielded a depleted squad in their previous match against Ireland with six players, including captain Yash Dhull testing positive. "The India U19 squad currently taking part in the ICC Under 19 Men’s …

ISL | COVID-hit ATK Mohun Bagan's match against Bengaluru FC too postponed
2 years, 11 months ago

ISL | COVID-hit ATK Mohun Bagan's match against Bengaluru FC too postponed

The Hindu  

With a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-bubble here, ATK Mohun Bagan's Indian Super league match against Bengaluru FC was postponed, hours before their kickoff here on Saturday. It was only last Saturday that ATKMB's match against Odisha FC had to be postponed after an unnamed player reported positive for COVID-19. "Hero Indian Super League announces the postponement of …

ISL 2021-22: COVID casts shadow over ATK Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC match
2 years, 11 months ago

ISL 2021-22: COVID casts shadow over ATK Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC match

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic’s latest spike appears to be casting its shadow on the present edition of Indian Super League as reports of players and officials getting infected continues to grow. The match between ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC, which is scheduled to be played on Saturday at Fatorda, hung in the balance with both sides appearing uncertain about fielding …

Coronavirus live updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus live updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

The number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise on Sunday, with 1,79,339 new infections, taking the total number of active patients in India to over seven lakh. - AP Delhi Administration of precautionary dose of Covid vaccine begins in Delhi Amid a surging third wave of coronavirus infections, Delhi on Monday started administering a third or "precautionary dose" to people …

Coronavirus disrupts sports: Full list of matches postponed and players affected due to Omicron variant
3 years ago

Coronavirus disrupts sports: Full list of matches postponed and players affected due to Omicron variant

India TV News  

Secured bio-bubbles, stringent measures all stand soiled when Covid-19 creeps in with its raging effects. Ranji Trophy 2021-22 While BCCI's white-ball domestic events- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy sailed smoothly, things didn't go the merry way for the red-ball domestic tournament. In the wake of the same, the governing body of cricket in India- BCCI took the …

IND vs SA: COVID positive cases among teams won't halt matches during South Africa series
3 years ago

IND vs SA: COVID positive cases among teams won't halt matches during South Africa series

India TV News  

Highlights There is an agreement that BCCI can pull out of tour in case situation in South Africa gets worse It is understood Rapid Antigen Tests will be carried out daily and both teams The matches in this series will be played behind closed doors The BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed that the upcoming Test and ODI …

India vs South Africa: Entire tour to take place behind closed doors, announces CSA
3 years ago

India vs South Africa: Entire tour to take place behind closed doors, announces CSA

Firstpost  

CSA said in a statement that a joint decision had been taken with the BCCI to bar spectators from the grounds due to the massive surge in coronavirus infections in South Africa. Johannesburg: No tickets will be sold to the general public for the forthcoming Test and ODI series between South Africa and India because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, …

Boxing Day Test between India and SA to be played without spectators: Report
3 years ago

Boxing Day Test between India and SA to be played without spectators: Report

The Hindu  

The first Test between India and South Africa starting at Centurion on December 26 will be played without spectators as the host country's cricket board is not selling tickets in view of the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, according to a report. Only some suite holders and delegates will be able to watch the match live though current …

India players warm up for South Africa Tests with footvolley
3 years ago

India players warm up for South Africa Tests with footvolley

The Hindu  

The Indian cricket team is gradually increasing its training intensity as it adapts to the higher altitude ahead of the first Test against South Africa, here from December 26. In a video tweeted by BCCI on Saturday, the team members including head coach Rahul Dravid were seen enjoying a game of footvolley. ☺#SAvINDpic.twitter.com/dIyn8y1wtz — BCCI December 18, 2021 The visitors …

COVID plays havoc with world sport as infection rate surges
3 years ago

COVID plays havoc with world sport as infection rate surges

The Hindu  

World sport was again hit by COVID-19 infections on Thursday with football and rugby matches called off, a cricket series cancelled and holiday action in North America under threat. Manchester United’s home match against Brighton & Hove Albion became the fifth Premier League game postponed since Sunday but league officials intend to continue with the fixture schedule where safely possible …

India A vs South Africa A: Teams play out another draw amid COVID scare in visitors' camp
3 years, 1 month ago

India A vs South Africa A: Teams play out another draw amid COVID scare in visitors' camp

Firstpost  

The series that was played on the backdrop of Omicron scare in the Rainbow Nation was set to be called off at the business end after two of India’s support staff initially tested positive for COVID 19 before their repeat test came negative. Bloemfontein: Couple of false COVID-19 positive report in the India A camp had created a mild flutter …

CSA postpones domestic fixtures due to Omicron COVID-19 variant, adds to uncertainty around India series
3 years, 1 month ago

CSA postpones domestic fixtures due to Omicron COVID-19 variant, adds to uncertainty around India series

India TV News  

Cricket South Africa has postponed a round of domestic games after some of the team members tested COVID-19 positive on arrival, raising fresh concerns for the India tour later this month. The detection of new COVID-19 variant Omicron in South Africa has stoked fears around the world and cast a shadow on the India series. "Cricket South Africa can confirm …

Safety Measures, Bio Bubble & Testing Protocols — Here's How India's South Africa Tour Will Be Played Amid Omicron Scare
3 years, 1 month ago

Safety Measures, Bio Bubble & Testing Protocols — Here's How India's South Africa Tour Will Be Played Amid Omicron Scare

ABP News  

As there is news coming in about the India vs South Africa tour being pushed for a week due to the Omicron scare, we look at the safety measures and protocols that will be followed to ensure the safety of players and other support staff. Cricket South Africa chief Lawson Naidoo said that 'the series is on' despite the raising …

SA vs IND: We've time to decide, South Africa tour is on as of now, says Ganguly amid Omicron threat
3 years, 1 month ago

SA vs IND: We've time to decide, South Africa tour is on as of now, says Ganguly amid Omicron threat

India TV News  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said India's tour to South Africa remains on schedule and they're keeping a close watch on the situation surrounding the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant. There has been growing concern about the spread of the new COVID-19 variant, named Omicron, which was first reported in South Africa. The former India captain also backed …

Ganguly says SA tour is on as of now; time left to take final decision
3 years, 1 month ago

Ganguly says SA tour is on as of now; time left to take final decision

The Hindu  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said India's tour to South Africa remains on schedule and it is keeping a close watch on the situation surrounding the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant. READ: Perth Ashes test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine India plays the final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai and is scheduled …

IND vs NZ 2nd Test: MCA to follow strict COVID protocols during Mumbai Test
3 years, 1 month ago

IND vs NZ 2nd Test: MCA to follow strict COVID protocols during Mumbai Test

India TV News  

Highlights The MCA has decided to only allow a 25 per cent crowd capacity for the Test match This is the first international match which the city will host after the outbreak of the COVID-19 The last international match, which the iconic stadium hosted, was in January 2020 The Mumbai Cricket Association, which is hosting the second Test between India …

Covid-19 Outbreak: Concerns about India's tour of South Africa amid new COVID variant's rise
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Outbreak: Concerns about India's tour of South Africa amid new COVID variant's rise

India TV News  

Highlights Indian cricket team is scheduled to play three Tests, three ODIs and four T20 Internationals. The new COVID-19 variant, which threatens to wreak havoc in South Africa, has led to considerable concerns about India's tour of the Rainbow Nation next month with BCCI sources saying that any decision on the matter will be based on the government's advice. Cricket …

Concerns about India's tour of South Africa amid new COVID-19 variant's rise
3 years, 1 month ago

Concerns about India's tour of South Africa amid new COVID-19 variant's rise

The Hindu  

The new COVID-19 variant, which threatens to wreak havoc in South Africa, has led to considerable concerns about India's tour of the Rainbow Nation next month with BCCI sources saying that any decision on the matter will be based on the government's advice. As of now, the tour is on but it is understood that the BCCI, in the next …

India tour of South Africa: BCCI monitors situation amid fears of new COVID variant
3 years, 1 month ago

India tour of South Africa: BCCI monitors situation amid fears of new COVID variant

The Hindu  

The Indian team is scheduled to leave for South Africa on December 8 - a day after the Test series against New Zealand gets over. But now, with fears increasing over the new COVID-19 South Africa variant, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is keeping a close eye on the situation, before taking a call on the tour …

IND vs NZ 1st T20: COVID-19 prevention guidelines violated blatantly as international cricket returns to India
3 years, 1 month ago

IND vs NZ 1st T20: COVID-19 prevention guidelines violated blatantly as international cricket returns to India

India TV News  

COVID-19 prevention guidelines were violated blatantly as a sizeable number of spectators and local police were seen without masks before the start of the first T20I between India and New Zealand here on Wednesday, the first international cricket match in the country since the second wave of the pandemic. Though the Rajasthan Cricket Association was expecting the game to be …

Coronavirus Updates: Karnataka Lifts Night Curfew as Covid Graph Dips; Odisha, Andhra Pradesh See Lowest Cases in Months
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Karnataka Lifts Night Curfew as Covid Graph Dips; Odisha, Andhra Pradesh See Lowest Cases in Months

News 18  

Coronavirus Updates: No Covid vaccination will take place in Mumbai between November 4 and 7 owing to Diwali festivities, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said. A White House aide who accompanied Joe Biden to international summits in Europe last week tested positive for coronavirus infection in the rapid test, while reports for the RT-PCR tests are still awaited, Bloomberg reported. The …

Covid-19: India's R-value below 1 since September, say researchers
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: India's R-value below 1 since September, say researchers

India Today  

India's R-value, which reflects how rapidly the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has remained below 1 since September, suggesting that the infection rate is declining, according to a study. According to figures calculated by researchers of the Chennai-based Institute of Mathematical Sciences, the R-value of top 10 states with most number of active cases was below 1 till October 18. On …

The whole country is open: Ravi Shastri on book launch causing COVID-19 criticism
3 years, 3 months ago

The whole country is open: Ravi Shastri on book launch causing COVID-19 criticism

India TV News  

sm of the launch event of his book 'Star Gazing: The Players in My Life' in London on September 1 which resulted in multiple members of the team's support staff testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Shastri himself was the first to test positive for the virus, followed by bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar too testing …

Wasn't outbreak of COVID, it was perception of what might happen that caused cancellation, says ECB CEO Tom Harrison
3 years, 3 months ago

Wasn't outbreak of COVID, it was perception of what might happen that caused cancellation, says ECB CEO Tom Harrison

The Hindu  

A "gutted" England and Wales Cricket Board CEO Tom Harrison on Friday said it was the Indian players' anxiety over "what might happen" and not the COVID-19 outbreak itself that caused the cancellation of the fifth and final Test here even though all efforts were made to comfort the visitors. Harrison said the developments of the past couple of days …

Kusal Perera tests Covid positive ahead of South Africa series
3 years, 4 months ago

Kusal Perera tests Covid positive ahead of South Africa series

India TV News  

Former Sri Lanka captain Kusal Janith Perera has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the series against South Africa starting next month Wicketkeeper-batsman Perera tested positive in a RT-PCR test carried out on the players before the commencement of training for the upcoming series against South Africa in Colombo. Perera, who led Sri Lanka during the England tour in June, …

India vs Sri Lanka: Close contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya will not play in the series - Rahul Dravid
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Close contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya will not play in the series - Rahul Dravid

India Today  

Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian team on Sri Lanka tour, has confirmed that the close contacts of Krunal Pandya, who tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, will not feature in the remaining 2 matches of the 3-match T20I series. Following the Rapid Antigen Tests conducted ahead of the match on Tuesday morning, Krunal Pandya was found to …

Sri Lanka vs India: Krunal Pandya tests positive for COVID-19, second T20I postponed to July 28
3 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs India: Krunal Pandya tests positive for COVID-19, second T20I postponed to July 28

India TV News  

The second Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played on Tuesday in Colombo, has been postponed after Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. "The second T20I between Sri Lanka and India originally scheduled to be played on July 27 has been pushed forward by a day and will now take place on …

Sri Lanka vs India: Player tests positive for COVID-19 in alternate bio-bubble
3 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs India: Player tests positive for COVID-19 in alternate bio-bubble

The Hindu  

A Sri Lankan player in one of its two bio-bubbles has tested positive for COVID-19 as the virus outbreak continues to rock the home team ahead of its limited-overs series against India. Newswire.lk quoted Sri Lankan sources as saying that batsman Sandun Weerakkodi tested positive for COVID-19. The Indian cricket team's six-match limited-overs series against Sri Lanka was on Friday …

Player tests positive in alternate Sri Lanka squad as COVID-19 continues to rock hosts
3 years, 5 months ago

Player tests positive in alternate Sri Lanka squad as COVID-19 continues to rock hosts

India TV News  

A Sri Lankan player in one of the two bio-bubbles has tested positive for COVID-19 as the virus outbreak continued to rock the home team ahead of its limited-overs series against India. The group of players are training separately even as the virus outbreak forced a postponement of the series by four days after the home team's batting coach Grant …

India-SL series rescheduled after Covid cases in Sri Lanka camp
3 years, 6 months ago

India-SL series rescheduled after Covid cases in Sri Lanka camp

Hindustan Times  

The start of India’s limited overs tour of Sri Lanka is likely to be pushed back to September 17 following two Covid positive cases in the Sri Lankan squad that returned from England. Subsequently, Sri Lanka’s batting coach Grant Flower and team analyst’s Covid tests have tested positive on July 8 and 9, respectively. The series postponement would also allow …

Sri Lanka-India series rescheduled after COVID-19 cases in SL camp
3 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka-India series rescheduled after COVID-19 cases in SL camp

India TV News  

The Indian cricket team's six-match limited-overs series against Sri Lanka was on Friday rescheduled owing to a COVID-19 outbreak in the home team camp, with the first ODI now starting on July 17 instead of July 13. Sri Lanka's batting coach Grant Flower and data analyst G T Niroshan have tested positive for the dreaded virus on return from the …

India reports 34,703 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in nearly four months; daily fatalities fall to 553
3 years, 6 months ago

India reports 34,703 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in nearly four months; daily fatalities fall to 553

Hindustan Times  

India’s caseload of the coronavirus disease climbed to 30,619,932 on Tuesday, after 34,703 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry’s update at 8 am. Tuesday’s Covid-19 tally is 5,093 less than that of Monday’s when 39,796 people were detected positive for the viral disease. The report named “Covid-19: the race to finishing line,” …

Sri Lanka's Bangladesh ODIs to 'go ahead' despite positive COVID-19 cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka's Bangladesh ODIs to 'go ahead' despite positive COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The first one-day international between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will still be played on Sunday despite two Sri Lanka cricketers and their bowling coach testing positive for COVID-19, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said. Sri Lanka Cricket officials said Sunday that players Isuru Udana and Shiran Fernando and bowling coach Chaminda Vaas were found to be infected ahead of the match …

BCCI calls Special General Meeting on May 29 to discuss hosting of T20 World Cup amid Covid-19 pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

BCCI calls Special General Meeting on May 29 to discuss hosting of T20 World Cup amid Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

The BCCI has called for a Special General Meeting on May 29 to discuss the upcoming cricket season in India, including the T20 World Cup scheduled in October-November. The notice sent by BCCI secretary Jay Shah for the meeting stated there will be a "discussion on the upcoming cricket season in view of the pandemic situation prevailing in India". Serious …

Trent Boult arrives in Auckland after IPL 2021 suspension: My heart goes out to the people of India
3 years, 8 months ago

Trent Boult arrives in Auckland after IPL 2021 suspension: My heart goes out to the people of India

India Today  

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult, who returned to his country on Saturday after the suspension of the Indian Premier League, said that India has given him so much both as a cricketer and a person, it is sad to see India suffering so much due to the second Covid-19 wave. With 4,03,738 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, …

News18 Evening Digest: SC Asks Centre to Prepare for Third Covid-19 Wave, V Muraleedharan's Convoy Attacked in Bengal and Other Top Stories
3 years, 8 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: SC Asks Centre to Prepare for Third Covid-19 Wave, V Muraleedharan's Convoy Attacked in Bengal and Other Top Stories

News 18  

Prepare for Third Wave, We Need Buffer Oxygen Stock Pan-India: SC Tells Centre The Supreme Court, hearing the case on supply of oxygen to Delhi, on Thursday asked the Centre to revamp its formula for distribution of oxygen across the country. Minister of State V Muraleedharan Says Convoy Attacked by TMC Goons in Bengal’s West Midnapore Minister of State for …

IPL 2021: COVID-19 case in Sunrisers scared us, says Sakariya
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: COVID-19 case in Sunrisers scared us, says Sakariya

The Hindu  

Young left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya was one of the highlights of Rajasthan Royals despite its sluggish first-half campaign in the Indian Premier League 2021. The virus scare in the Royals camp started mounting after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Wriddhiman Saha returned COVID-19 positive. We were hoping not to return positive since we had met a few players from their team,” Sakariya told …

IPL 2021 resumption possible in September if COVID situation improves
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 resumption possible in September if COVID situation improves

India TV News  

Following the IPL 2021 postponement, BCCI was clear enough with their stance that the tournament is not resuming anytime soon as they stated in their official statement that arrangements will be made to get all the participants back home safely. Many cricket experts saw the postponement coming after two Kolkata Knight Riders tested positive for COVID-19 amid pressure of continuing …

IPL suspended as many players test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL suspended as many players test positive for COVID-19

Op India  

The Indian Premier League, the glitzy and glamourous cricket tournament has been suspended indefinitely after a Sun Risers Hyderabad player tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their match against the Mumbai Indians in Delhi. The rising numbers of COVID-19 positive players in the IPL “Bio Bubble” have led to the tournament being suspended indefinitely, mid-way through the season. IPL suspended …

IPL 2021: Tournament postponed indefinitely due to rising COVID-19 cases, confirms BCCI
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Tournament postponed indefinitely due to rising COVID-19 cases, confirms BCCI

Firstpost  

The BCCI said it will do ’everything in its powers to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all the participants in IPL 2021.' The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday indefinitely suspended the Indian Premier League 2021 season due to the rising COVID-19 cases inside their bio-bubble. BCCI in its press release said, “The Indian …

IPL 2021: KKR v RCB match postponed after two KKR players test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: KKR v RCB match postponed after two KKR players test positive for COVID-19

Op India  

Today’s IPL encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ahmedabad has been postponed by the BCCI after two KKR players—Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier tested positive for COVID-19. According to the reports, the decision was taken due to COVID-19 concerns in the KKR and the RCB camp after Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier tested positive for the …

KKR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match 30 postponed after 2 Kolkata players test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

KKR vs RCB IPL 2021 Match 30 postponed after 2 Kolkata players test positive for COVID-19

India Today  

The Indian Premier League 2021 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday has been rescheduled after 2 players in Eoin Morgan's team tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders have now moved towards a daily testing routine to identify any other possible cases and treat them at the earliest," IPL said in a statement …

T20 World Cup may move to UAE if COVID-19 situation in India doesn't improve
3 years, 8 months ago

T20 World Cup may move to UAE if COVID-19 situation in India doesn't improve

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has kept UAE as a backup venue for the T20 World Cup - scheduled in India between October 18-November 15 - if the pandemic situation does not improve in the country. Dhiraj Malhotra, the general manager for game development of the BCCI - who is also a tournament director - told the …

Indian Olympic-bound hockey teams receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Olympic-bound hockey teams receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Hindu  

The seasoned P. R. Sreejesh led the way as the Olympic-bound Indian hockey teams on Thursday received their first dose of coronavirus vaccines in Bengaluru. "I got my first COVID-19 vaccine shot," Sreejesh, the experienced men's team goalkeeper who has also led the side in the past, tweeted. Recently, seven members of the Indian women's hockey team, including captain Rani …

Coronavirus Updates: Joe Biden expresses solidarity with India, says determined to support fight against COVID
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Joe Biden expresses solidarity with India, says determined to support fight against COVID

Firstpost  

Load More Coronavirus LIVE Updates: US President Joe Biden on Monday conveyed solidarity with India in its fight against COVID-19 and asserted that his country was determined to support its efforts by quickly deploying resources such as therapeutics, ventilators and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of Covishield vaccine, according to a statement. Prime …

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