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ICC Defers Decision On T20 WC & Other Matters Till June 10
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met via teleconference on Thursday with all agenda items deferred until June 10 following a discussion, led by Chairman Shashank Manohar, around the issue of confidentiality. ....
Difficult For T20 WC To Take Place This Year, Feels Irfan Pathan
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels it is very difficult for Australia to host the T20 World Cup this year given the strict protocols in the country amid the Covid-19 crisis. ....
IPL 13: BCCI Divided 3-2 In Favour Of Hosting League In India
In what comes as a major development within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the decision-makers are divided 3-2 when it comes to the venue for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the matter is heavily tilted in favour of hosting the league in the country, there are a couple of voices which want to take it outside if needed. ....
Amarnath Yatra 2020 To Begin From July 21
This year's annual Amarnath Yatra to the Himalayan cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir will be of 15 days duration beginning on July 21 and ending on August 3. ....
T20 WC: BCCI Says Player Safety Priority As Aus Readies To Allow Fans In Stadiums
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a boost to the fate of the 2020 T20 World Cup said on Friday that sports stadiums capable of seating 40,000 people will be allowed to host crowds of up to 10,000 from next month. But the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doesnt want to look too far ahead and believes that the directives of the Indian government would dictate if they can participate in the showpiece event. ....
Sangakkara Seeks Proof After Ex-SL Minister Alleges 2011 WC Final Was Fixed
Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara has asked for evidence after country's former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that team's 2011 World Cup final against India played in Mumbai was fixed. ....
Himachal To Popularise Solar Eclipse On June 21
Himachal Pradesh is popularising the solar eclipse by arranging its viewing in the state capital on June 21, an official said on Friday.....
Bengaluru Planetarium To Webcast Solar Eclipse Live
The state-run Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium here would webcast live the partial solar eclipse on Sunday due to the Covid-induced ban on public gatherings, an official said on Saturday. ....
Would Like To Play 2021 Test Championship Final If India Plays It: Sreesanth
Fast bowler S. Sreesanth said that while he is open to playing for India again if given the opportunity, he is not back in the Kerala Ranji setup to compete.....
An annular solar eclipse appeared on the heels of the summer solstice on Sunday. It was visible over Central Africa, the Southern Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, Northern India and South Central China. A partial eclipse was seen over most of Asia, Africa, Southern and Eastern Europe, Northern Australia and parts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The entire eclipse lasted about 3.75 hours, but the duration as it passed over individual locations was around a minute and a half. During the peak, it lasted just over 30 seconds. ....
