India vs Sri Lanka: Close contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya will not play in the series - Rahul Dravid
3 years, 4 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 be positive and the medical teams identified eight members as close contacts of the all-rounder. "After Krunal Pandya was tested positive for COVID-19 on July 27th, all members of the team and support staff were immediately isolated and tested as a safety measure. The test results for everyone including the eight identified close contacts of Krunal returned negative.

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Virat Kohli tells BCCI he's available for Sri Lanka ODIs as it's Gautam Gambhir's first series as India coach: Report
5 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli tells BCCI he's available for Sri Lanka ODIs as it's Gautam Gambhir's first series as India coach: Report

Hindustan Times  

The past few days have been a whirlwind regarding Team India's selection for the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. Initially, it seemed that Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be rested; however, they are now set to participate in the three-match ODI series in the island nation. The senior duo has agreed to return despite initial …

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons
5 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons

ABP News  

While India's tour of Zimbabwe has come to an end with the Shubman Gill-led young brigade registering a 4-1 win, all eyes lie firmly on the Sri Lanka series. READ HERE | Amid Divorce Rumours With Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Jets Off From Mumbai With Son Agastya The Sri Lanka series will be the first assignment for new head coach …

Asia Cup 2023: Setback for Sri Lanka as Chameera, Hasaranga injured; Perera, Fernando test Covid-19 positive
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Setback for Sri Lanka as Chameera, Hasaranga injured; Perera, Fernando test Covid-19 positive

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on Friday suffered a major setback as four of its cricketers, including pacer Dushamantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, were rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup because of injuries and Covid-19. Chameera could be ruled out of the Asia Cup because of a shoulder injury that he suffered during the recent Lanka Premier League. Leading spinner Wanindu …

IPL 2023: BCCI sticks to isolation policy; won't allow COVID-19 positive players to play
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: BCCI sticks to isolation policy; won't allow COVID-19 positive players to play

India TV News  

Unlike other leagues in the world, where players have been allowed to participate in matches despite testing positive for COVID-19, BCCI is taking no risks and is sticking to its isolation policy, where players will have to quarantine for at least a week before rejoining their respective franchises, a report in ESPNcricinfo states. Positive cases will not be allowed to …

'Selectors dropped Pant rather than picking Samson': India's ODI and T20I squads for Sri Lanka series blasted
1 year, 11 months ago

'Selectors dropped Pant rather than picking Samson': India's ODI and T20I squads for Sri Lanka series blasted

Hindustan Times  

The outgoing selection committee's calls continued to raise eyebrows with India's ODI and T20I squads for the Sri Lanka home series being named on Tuesday. The man who led India in most ODI series last year, has not been named in the ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series. Here's how the fans reacted to India's ODI and T20I teams …

India vs Sri Lanka: Hardik Pandya to lead T20I side, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul rested
1 year, 11 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Hardik Pandya to lead T20I side, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul rested

India Today  

India announced their squad for three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka which will kick-start the new year for Indian cricket. India have named Hardik Pandya as the captain, in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who is still recovering from a dislocated thumb, an injury he copped in the 2nd ODI match in the tour of Bangladesh. The team has picked …

KL Rahul set to be dropped from India's T20I team for Sri Lanka series; injured Rohit Sharma likely to miss out: Report
2 years ago

KL Rahul set to be dropped from India's T20I team for Sri Lanka series; injured Rohit Sharma likely to miss out: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Chetan Sharma-led selection committee will have one final task in their hand before they bid adieu to their role in the BCCI - picking the two white-ball squads for the impending home series against Sri Lanka which begins from January 3 onwards. While Rahul is set to face the axe, according to a PTI report, Rohit is set to …

Naseem Shah tests positive for Covid-19, ruled out of England series
2 years, 2 months ago

Naseem Shah tests positive for Covid-19, ruled out of England series

India TV News  

ENG vs PAK: Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been ruled out of the remaining matches against England, Pakistan Cricket Board said on Thursday. Image Source : GETTY IMAGESNaseem Shah ruled out of England series. The T20I tri-series will begin on October 7 with Pakistan taking on Bangladesh in the opening match before the …

Mohammed Shami tests negative for COVID-19 after being replaced in India's squad for South Africa T20s
2 years, 2 months ago

Mohammed Shami tests negative for COVID-19 after being replaced in India's squad for South Africa T20s

Firstpost  

Mohammed Shami takes to Instagram to reveal he is COVID-19 negative while Umesh Yadav is named his replacement for India vs South Africa T20 series beginning today. Mumbai: India’s star bowler Mohammed Shami tested negative for COVID-19, the pacer announced on his Instagram account on Wednesday. The fast bowler had tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of India’s T20I series against …

Latest news LIVE: India logs 5,076 new Covid cases, 11 death in 24 hours
2 years, 3 months ago

Latest news LIVE: India logs 5,076 new Covid cases, 11 death in 24 hours

Business Standard  

Sri Lanka will look to earn their sixth Asia Cup title while Pakistan will strive to end their long title gap in the continental tournament when the two teams clash in the final on Sunday. The national flag will be flown at half-mast on Sunday throughout India and there will be no official entertainment programme on that day, a statement …

Team India cricket head coach Rahul Dravid tests Covid-19 positive
2 years, 4 months ago

Team India cricket head coach Rahul Dravid tests Covid-19 positive

Live Mint  

Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid has tested Covid-19 and is likely to miss the Asia Cup tournament which will be held in Dubai. “Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 in a routine test conducted ahead of the team’s departure to the UAE for Asia Cup 2022,” according to a statement issued by Honorary Secretary …

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, 4 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 …

CWG: 2 Women's Cricket Team Players Test Positive for COVID, Stay Back in India
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG: 2 Women's Cricket Team Players Test Positive for COVID, Stay Back in India

The Quint  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had earlier confirmed that one member of the touring party tested positive. Both the players remain in India," an Indian Olympic Association official told PTI. A BCCI source added: "As per protocol, both players can only join the team once they test negative." Ahead of the team's departure, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur had spoken about how …

KL Rahul tests COVID-19 positive before West Indies T20Is
2 years, 5 months ago

KL Rahul tests COVID-19 positive before West Indies T20Is

The Hindu  

India’s senior batter KL Rahul has tested positive for COVID-19, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly told reporters in Mumbai after the Apex Council Meeting, Rahul had also addressed the candidates, who attended the Level-3 coach certification course at National Cricket Academy on Thursday afternoon before testing positive later in the day. The BCCI president also …

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia
2 years, 5 months ago

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has suffered a huge blow in its bid to square its two-Test series against Australia after four cricketers tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be replaced. In coronavirus tests on Wednesday, three players from the first Test were positive: leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, fast bowler Asitha Fernando, and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka added spinners Prabath Jayasuriya, …

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19
2 years, 5 months ago

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19

India Today  

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has tested positive for Covid-19 in the Rapid Antigen Test in Leicester, England. “Team India Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. UPDATE - #TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. — BCCI June …

India vs England: Rohit Sharma tests positive for COVID-19
2 years, 5 months ago

India vs England: Rohit Sharma tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

The Team India captain, who was playing in India’s ongoing four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire, has gone into quarantine. Indian batter Rohit Sharma has tested COVID-19 positive following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. UPDATE - #TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. — BCCI June 25, 2022 …

IPL 2022: David Warner, bowlers help COVID-hit DC thump PBKS by 9 wickets
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: David Warner, bowlers help COVID-hit DC thump PBKS by 9 wickets

Firstpost  

Delhi, led by Rishabh Pant, put on an inspired performance to bowl out Punjab for 115 after electing to field first and then overhaul the target in 10.3 overs. Australia’s David Warner smashed an unbeaten 60 to lead the Covid-affected Delhi Capitals to a thumping nine-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Delhi’s New Zealand …

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals players return negative in RT-PCR tests, 2nd round to be conducted
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals players return negative in RT-PCR tests, 2nd round to be conducted

India Today  

Delhi Capitals players tested negative in the first round of RT-PCR tests after Covid-19 scare hit the camp/ An unnamed player, according to sources, tested positive in the rapid antigen test days after their physio Patrick Farhart tested positive for the virus. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is sending a medical team to conduct another round of …

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals quarantined ahead of PBKS match, possible second Covid-19 case in camp
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals quarantined ahead of PBKS match, possible second Covid-19 case in camp

India Today  

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals have been hit by Covid-19 forcing them to cancel their plans to travel to Pune for their game against Punjab Kings, scheduled on Tuesday, 20 April. Sources have revealed to India Today that an unnamed DC player has tested positive for the virus in rapid antigen testing, which has forced the entire team to …

India vs Sri Lanka: My preferred position is No. 3, says Hanuma Vihari after fifty in Mohali
2 years, 9 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: My preferred position is No. 3, says Hanuma Vihari after fifty in Mohali

India Today  

Hanuma Vihari on Friday said he is open to contributing to the team in whichever way possible but the 28-year-old said he prefers batting at No. 3 as he replaced Cheteshwar Pujara fr the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Mohali. India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 1: Report | Highlights "Felt good going out in the …

India vs Sri Lanka: Not bothered about milestones at all, says Virat Kohli after 45 in his 100th Test
2 years, 9 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Not bothered about milestones at all, says Virat Kohli after 45 in his 100th Test

India Today  

Virat Kohli conceded that he is aware of the expectations from cricket fans whenever he goes out to bat but that he is not bothered about getting to personal milestones of materialistic achievements. The former captain's comments came after he was dismissed for 45 in the first innings of his 100th Test, which is also the series opener between India …

India vs Sri Lanka: Karunaratne says Mendis still not fit, Dickwella back
2 years, 9 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Karunaratne says Mendis still not fit, Dickwella back

The Hindu  

Pacer Kusal Mendis' hamstring injury continues to keep him out but wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is back after serving a one-year ban for a bio-bubble breach, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Thursday unveiling his line-up for the opening Test against India. Both Dickwella and Mendis were banned for a year for breaching bio-bubble protocols during Sri Lanka's tour of …

IND vs SL, 1st T20I: Sri Lanka looks to target India's weakened batting line-up
2 years, 10 months ago

IND vs SL, 1st T20I: Sri Lanka looks to target India's weakened batting line-up

The Hindu  

In a format best suited for the underdogs, Sri Lanka has a reasonable chance of going one up against an Indian line-up that looks less formidable. When the action in the three-match T20 series begins at the Ekana Stadium on Thursday, the visiting team will be looking to exploit India’s weakened batting potential in the absence of Virat Kohli, Suryakumar …

IND vs SL: Wanindu Hasaranga yet to recover from Covid-19, set to miss T20Is
2 years, 10 months ago

IND vs SL: Wanindu Hasaranga yet to recover from Covid-19, set to miss T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, diagnosed with Covid-19 in Australia last week, is set to miss the three-match Twenty20 series in India after returning a positive test again for the virus, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva celebrates after taking a wicket India will host Sri Lanka in three T20s between Thursday and …

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant rested for T20I series; Bumrah, Jadeja and Samson return
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant rested for T20I series; Bumrah, Jadeja and Samson return

India TV News  

All India Senior-Selection Committee on Saturday announced that batter Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will not be included in Team India's squad for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. India and Sri Lanka will be facing off each other in a three-match T20I series, starting from February 24. They have also been rested for the T20 series against Sri …

Ruturaj Gaikwad recovers from COVID-19
2 years, 10 months ago

Ruturaj Gaikwad recovers from COVID-19

The Hindu  

India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had tested positive for COVID-19, has recovered and is out out of isolation. However, with skipper Rohit Sharma already making it clear that senior opener Shikhar Dhawan will open the innings in the third ODI against West Indies here on Friday, the Maharashtra player is unlikely to be considered for the inconsequential match. Ruturaj warmed …

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series
2 years, 10 months ago

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia ahead of the T20 International series beginning on Friday, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. "Kusal Mendis, who is with the touring Sri Lanka National Team in Australia, has tested positive for Covid-19," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. The five-match T20 series between Sri Lanka …

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series
2 years, 10 months ago

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series

India TV News  

Highlights Mendis is currently placed in isolation as the per COVID-19 protocols. Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia ahead of the T20 International series beginning on Friday, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. "Kusal Mendis, who is with the touring Sri Lanka National Team in Australia, has tested positive for Covid-19," Sri Lanka …

COVID-19 outbreak in India’s squad at Ahmedabad
2 years, 10 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 …

India vs West Indies: Dhawan, Shreyas, Ruturaj, Saini test positive for COVID-19, Mayank added to squad
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs West Indies: Dhawan, Shreyas, Ruturaj, Saini test positive for COVID-19, Mayank added to squad

Firstpost  

The other three along with Navdeep Saini who tested positive for the virus are non-playing members — fielding coach T Dilip, security liaison officer B Lokesh and masseur Rajeev Kumar. A COVID-19 outbreak hit the Indian cricket team on Wednesday as three main players — senior opener Shikhar Dhawan, reserve opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer — tested …

COVID-19 scare in Indian team as Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer and few others test positive
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 scare in Indian team as Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer and few others test positive

The Hindu  

Four players - including batters Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and standby player Navdeep Saini - and three staff members of the senior India men's cricket team have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies. In a statement on Wednesday, Board secretary Jay Shah said, "The members were asked to report in Ahmedabad …

Uncapped Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara tests positive for COVID ahead of Australia tour
2 years, 10 months ago

Uncapped Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara tests positive for COVID ahead of Australia tour

Firstpost  

The 27-year-old was a part of the 20-member Sri Lanka Squad to tour Australia for a five-match T20 International Series between 11 to 20 February. Colombo: Uncapped Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team’s tour of Australia starting next week, the country’s cricket board said on Monday. “Both were found to be positive …

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 …

India U-19 World Cup team hit by Covid positives
2 years, 11 months ago

India U-19 World Cup team hit by Covid positives

Hindustan Times  

India’s campaign in the U-19 World Cup in the Caribbean has been hit by Covid. Dhull, Rasheed and Aaradhya’s Rapid Antigen Test results have returned positive. While India’s squad comprises of 17 members, they also have five reserves – Rishit Reddy, Uday Saharan, Ansh Gosai, Amrit Raj Upadhyay and PM Singh Rathore – in the squad. Left-handed opener Harnoor Singh, …

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 …

Covid-19 hits ISL; Saturday's ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC match deferred
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 hits ISL; Saturday's ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC match deferred

Hindustan Times  

An ATK Mohun Bagan player and the partner of another have tested positive for Covid-19 leading to their Indian Super League match against Odisha FC on Saturday being deferred. Covid-19 hits ISL; Saturday's ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC match deferred “Hero Indian Super League has decided to postpone Match No. 53 between ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC scheduled …

Seven members of Bengal team test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Ranji Trophy
2 years, 11 months ago

Seven members of Bengal team test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Ranji Trophy, seven members of the Bengal team have tested positive for COVID-19. Sportstar understands that six cricketers - Sudip Chatterjee, Anustup Majumdar, Kazi Junaid Saifi, Geet Puri, Pradipta Pramanik, Surajit Yadav - and assistant coach Sourasish Lahiri have contracted the virus and are currently in isolation. "Keeping in mind the current pandemic situation, the Cricket Association …

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 …

Pakistan, West Indies agree to postpone ODI series to July 2022 amid Covid-19 cases in tourists camp in Karachi
3 years ago

Pakistan, West Indies agree to postpone ODI series to July 2022 amid Covid-19 cases in tourists camp in Karachi

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board and West Indies Cricket on Thursday confirmed the ODI leg of the Pakistan tour will be postponed to July 2022 following multiple cases of Covid-19 in the tourists' camp in Karachi. “On Thursday morning and as part of the PCB COVID-19 Protocols, Rapid Antigen tests were conducted on the remaining 15 West Indies players and six player …

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

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

IPL | SRH pacer Natarajan tests COVID-19 positive
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL | SRH pacer Natarajan tests COVID-19 positive

The Hindu  

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer T. Natarajan has tested positive for COVID-19. Despite him and all-rounder Vijay Shankar — identified among six close contacts — being unavailable, the Sunrisers’ Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals will be played as per schedule on Wednesday night. “The rest of the contingent including the close contacts underwent RT-PCR tests at 5AM local time this …

IPL 2021: T Natarajan tests COVID-19 positive, DC vs SRH to go ahead
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021: T Natarajan tests COVID-19 positive, DC vs SRH to go ahead

Firstpost  

Six members in the SRH camp have also been identified as close contacts and will be isolated from the rest of the squad. Sunrisers Hyderabad seamer T Natarajan has tested COVID-19 positive in a scheduled RT-PCR test, the Indian Premier League said in a statement on Wednesday. Six other members in the SRH camp, including all-rounder Vijay Shankar, were deemed …

SRH vs DC match to go on despite Natarajan testing positive for COVID-19 - IPL news
3 years, 3 months ago

SRH vs DC match to go on despite Natarajan testing positive for COVID-19 - IPL news

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2021 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will go ahead as planned despite SRH pacer T Natarajan testing positive for COVID-19 at a scheduled RT-PCR test. As per an IPL Media Advisory, the medical team has identified six close contacts of the player, who have also been placed in isolation: 1. Periyasamy Ganesan - Net …

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