NEW DELHI – Having just returned to Australia after recovering from Covid-19 that he picked up during his IPL coaching stint in India, former Australia batter Mike Hussey believes the UAE should be looked at as an alternative for the T20 World Cup later in the year. As things stand, India is slated to host […]
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Asia Cup 2021 cancelled over COVID-19 threat
COLOMBO – The 2021 edition of the Asia Cup has been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 crisis across several participating nations, reported news agency AFP. Reportedly, Sri Lanka Cricket chief executive Ashley de Silva has confirmed that the tournament has been called off and said an official announcement will be made soon. “Due to the […]
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma donate INR 2 crore for India’s Covid-19 fight
NEW DELHI – India captain Virat Kohli and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, have donated INR 2 crore (US$ 270,000 approx.) towards a fundraising campaign to aid India’s Covid-19 relief. “Things have been very tough for India, as we fight the pandemic, and it really pains us to see our country suffer like this,” Kohli […]
IPL 2021 postponed as Covid count increases
NEW DELHI – IPL 2021 has been postponed, following several positive Covid-19 cases across franchises over the past couple of days. The move was confirmed by IPL chairman Brijesh Patel, who said it was for the safety of all stakeholders. In a media statement, the IPL said the decision was “unanimously” taken by the tournament’s Governing […]
Thisara Perera announces retirement from international cricket
NEW DELHI – Veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera on Monday hung his boots from international cricket, ESPNCricinfo reported. The report mentioned that the 32-year-old will continue to feature in franchise cricket tournaments. A powerful hitter of the white-ball, Perera was an all-rounder and had been a vital cog in the Sri Lankan cricket team. […]
IPL 2021: KKR-RCB match rescheduled after two players test positive for COVID-19
NEW DELHI – The Indian Premier League (IPL) game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad has been rescheduled from May 3 night with at least two KKR players — Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier — having returned COVID-19 positive test results ahead of the game. Confirming that Monday night’s match has […]
Cricket Australia donates $50,000 to help India fight pandemic
MELBOURNE – Australian Cricket will be throwing its support behind the India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal, with Cricket Australia, the Australian Cricketers’ Association and UNICEF Australia partnering to raise much-needed funds. Australian Cricket has been deeply saddened by the devastation caused by this second coronavirus wave to hit India, a country with which Australians share a […]
10 members in family test positive for Covid-19: R Ashwin’s wife
CHENNAI – Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife Prithi on Friday revealed that their kids have tested positive for coronavirus. Ashwin in the early hours of Monday announced that he would be taking a break from the ongoing IPL tournament as he wants to extend support to his family members who are currently battling COVID-19. Prithi […]
We just want to find a way to go home: Maxwell
NEW DELHI – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has said that Australian cricketers just want to find a way to go back home by any means at the end of Indian Premier League (IPL). The group stage of IPL 2021 will end on May 24 and the final is scheduled to stage on […]
Rajasthan Royals donate Rs 7.5 crore for COVID-19 relief
MUMBAI – IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Thursday said it has raised Rs 7.5 crore to provide immediate support to people affected by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India through its foundation. “Rajasthan Royals is pleased to announce a contribution of INR 7.5 Crores (over USD 1 million) towards COVID Relief to help […]









