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South Africa-Netherlands ODI series postponed due to new Covid variant

South Africa-Netherlands ODI series postponed due to new Covid variant

Hosts Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Netherlands Cricket Board (KNCB) have announced to mutually postpone the three-match ODI series due to concerns over the new Covid-19 variant. With the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases…

CSA in touch with BCCI amid fears of new Covid-19 variant in South Africa

CSA in touch with BCCI amid fears of new Covid-19 variant in South Africa

After the completion of the ongoing home series against New Zealand, Team India is scheduled to tour South Africa for three Tests, as many ODIs and four-match ODI series however, the spread of a new…

Asian Champions League to be played over single legs from quarter-finals onwards: AFC

Asian Champions League to be played over single legs from quarter-finals onwards: AFC

The knockout matches of the Asian Champions League will be played over single legs from the quarter-finals onwards because of the coronavirus pandemic, rather than the usual home and away format, the AFC said on…

Wimbledon to witness full capacity crowd from QFs to finals

Wimbledon to witness full capacity crowd from QFs to finals

The upcoming quaterfinal matches of the ongoing Wimbledon will witness a full capacity crowds at the centre court and No. 1 court, it has been announced. On Sunday, the All England Club said that tye…

Tokyo Olympics: Number of spectators capped at 10k per venue

Tokyo Olympics: Number of spectators capped at 10k per venue

In what could be a good news for Olympics’ fans in Japan, the organisers of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics have decided to allow some local fans to attend the showpiece event, organising committee officials and…

Qatar won’t allow fans to enter stadiums without receiving full vaccination against Covid

Qatar won’t allow fans to enter stadiums without receiving full vaccination against Covid

The government of Qatar has announced that it will not allow fans to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup who haven’t received a full vaccination against Covid-19. Qatar will require spectators at the showpiece event…

ICC, UNICEF come together in fight against Covid

ICC, UNICEF come together in fight against Covid

In a bid to support UNICEF’s emergency Covid-19 response in South Asia, the International Cricket Council (ICC), through its ‘Cricket for Good initiative’, has launched a fundraising campaign ahead of the inaugural World Test Championship…

Dream Sports Foundation’s initiative supports over 3500 sports professionals impacted by pandemic

Dream Sports Foundation’s initiative supports over 3500 sports professionals impacted by pandemic

Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, has successfully supported over 3,500 sports professionals across 29 sports during the pandemic as part of its Back on Track programme, it has announced. Out…

Copa America: 11 new positive Covid cases emerge in last 48 hours

Copa America: 11 new positive Covid cases emerge in last 48 hours

As many as 11 new positive cases have been reported in the ongoing Copa America football tournament in the last 48 hours, taking the toll of total affected to 52, Brazil’s Health Ministry has informed.…

PAYBACK India hands support to YouWeCan’ #Mission1000Beds drive in India

PAYBACK India hands support to YouWeCan’ #Mission1000Beds drive in India

In a bid to strengthen the critical healthcare infrastructure to fight the ongoing Covid-19 battle, PAYBACK India, one of the country’s largest multi-brand loyalty program, has joined hands with ‘YouWeCan’ Foundation, a non-profit organisation established…