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India vs Australia test series to go ahead? Cricket Australia finalises four test venues

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Cricket Australia has finalised four venues for hosting India vs Australia test series that is scheduled for later this year.

Mizoram accords industrial status to sports

May 26, 2020

The Mizoram cabinet has granted industry status to sports with the aim of attracting huge investments in the sector.

Balbir Singh Sr: Hockey legend passed away at 96

May 25, 2020

Balbir Singh Sr., the iconic centre-forward was the country’s most accomplished athletes. He was the only Indian among the 16 legends who was chosen by the International Olympic Committee across the modern Olympic history.

ICC issues comprehensive guidelines for resumption of cricket

May 24, 2020

The ICC has advised teams to travel with "larger" squads to compensate for the absence of net bowlers provided by the host country.

COVID-19: ICC Cricket Committee recommends ban on use of saliva to shine ball

May 19, 2020

The recommendation to ban the use of saliva to shine balls is to mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19 and to protect the players and match officials.

Sri Lanka Cricket plans to resume by hosting India and Bangladesh

May 18, 2020

Neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the tour to Sri Lanka.

Germany’s Bundesliga becomes world’s first major sports competition to resume post COVID-19 lockdown

May 17, 2020

As the world battles to return to normalcy amid coronavirus pandemic, one of Europe’s top football league has resumed its 2019-20 season

Bala Devi, Sandesh Jhingan nominated for Arjuna Award

May 13, 2020

Arjuna Award is an honour that has been bestowed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It recognises the achievements of the athletes in their respective fields.

FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup to start from February 17

May 12, 2020

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) confirmed the rescheduled date of FIFA U-17 women’s world cup.

National sports awards nominations invited through e-mail

May 5, 2020

The sports ministry has started the process of nominations for multiple honors, including Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Commonwealth Youth Games rescheduled for 2023 amid COVID-19

May 5, 2020

The seventh Commonwealth Youth Games were originally scheduled from August 1 to 7, 2021. The decision to postpone the event was taken because the dates were clashing with the Tokyo Olympics.

ICC Rankings: India lose top spot to Australia in test rankings

May 2, 2020

With Australia taking the top spot, India has slipped to the 3rd spot and New Zealand has gained 2nd position in the ICC test rankings.

New Zealand Cricket Awards 2020: Ross Taylor awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, named T20 Player of the Year

May 1, 2020

Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson has been named as the ODI player of the Year, while Tim Southee has been named Test Player of the Year.

India loses hosting rights of 2021 Men’s World Boxing Championship

Apr 29, 2020

Men’s World Boxing Championship hosting rights have now been given to Serbia. BFI acknowledged the delay in the payment but blamed it on the procedural complications of AIBA.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if delayed again

Apr 28, 2020

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games chief stated that the games will not take place if Coronavirus pandemic will not be controlled by 2021.

ICC to consider legalising “ball tampering” amid COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 27, 2020

Is ICC planning to legalise ‘ball tampering’? Ball-tampering has been one of the major offences in cricket, which has invited heavy penalties in the past.

PV sindhu named ambassador for BWF's 'i am badminton' campaign

Apr 23, 2020

'i am badminton' campaign will provide a platform for players to express their love and respect for the game by promoting clean and honest play.

Tour de France set to start on August 29

Apr 16, 2020

Tour de France is the biggest cycling competition. The racing takes place in front of around 12 million spectators, as they line the streets of the 2,100-mile route.

India to host Asian Boxing Championships 2020

Apr 15, 2020

The BFI was reportedly awarded the rights to host the 2020 Asian Boxing Championships in February 2020.

China to host Asian Youth Games in 2021

Apr 3, 2020

The third Asian Youth Games will be held from November 20-28, 2021 in Shantou, a city on the eastern coast of Guangdong, China.

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