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Indian cricketers issued NADA notices for not disclosing whereabouts
Five centrally-contracted Indian cricketers, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, have been issued notices by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to disclose their whereabouts.
Keshav Banerjee reveals how Sushant Singh Rajput mastered helicopter shot
The untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has shaken the entire nation.
'Started thinking differently after 2019', Rahul talks about his consistency
Indian batsman KL Rahul believes a prolonged break in 2019 helped him transform as a batsman.
La Liga: Messi claims new record as Barcelona beat Mallorca
Lionel Messi broke yet another record on Saturday as Barcelona made a winning return in La Liga.
'Ponting acted like umpire', Harbhajan talks about controversial SCG Test
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh opened up on the infamous 'Monkeygate' Test, which was marred by several umpiring errors.
'Playing without fans will be tough', says Sachin Tendulkar
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes players will find it difficult to play without the presence of spectators.
Bundesliga, Bayern beat Gladbach: List of records broken
Bayern Munich overcame Gladbach in gameweek 31 of the Bundesliga 2019-20 season.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why does Team India falter in ICC tournaments?
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently stated that Team India lacks the ability to handle pressure in knockout games.
ICC warns against contemporary methods of corrupt approaches
The International Cricket Council's Anti Corruption unit has stated that players could receive corrupt approaches through social media during lockdown.
BCCI restricts employees from talking to media: Reports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has restricted every staff member from talking to media.
CWI chief Ricky Skerritt clarifies on ECB's $3 million loan
ECB's $3 million loan to Cricket West Indies (CWI) wasn't a condition to tour England, the Caribbean board's president Ricky Skerritt has insisted.
India's oldest First-class cricketer Vasant Raiji dies at 100
India's oldest First-class cricketer, Vasant Raiji, died in the early hours of Saturday.
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike assures safe 2020 Olympics
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has said next year's Olympics will be safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi tests positive for coronavirus
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has tested positive for coronavirus.
#ThisDayThatYear: Amelia Kerr slams highest individual score in women's ODIs
On this day in 2018, New Zealand's Amelia Kerr registered the highest individual score in women's ODIs.
Premier League: 'Black Lives Matter' to replace names on shirts
Premier League will see players' names be replaced on the back of their shirts with 'Black Lives Matter' for the first 12 matches of the resumed 2019-20 season.
Bundesliga, gameweek 31: All that you need to know
Gameweek 31 of the Bundesliga started with RB Leipzig beating Hoffenheim 2-0 away from home.
How Venkatesh Prasad pushed BCCI to select these players
Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad revealed how he once wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in order to accelerate the growth of Rohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla and Cheteshwar Pujara.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins: Statistical comparison (international cricket)
Jasprit Bumrah has been the linchpin of Indian bowling attack across formats, ever since he burst on to the international circuit.
Australia could stage India Test series in presence of spectators
The upcoming Test series between India and Australia could be held in the presence of spectators.
Australia's Sports Minister hopeful of conducting T20 WC this year
Australia's Sports Minister Richard Colbeck, on Friday, said that the country is still hopeful of hosting the impending T20 World Cup.
Haider Ali named in Pakistan's 29-member squad for England tour
Pakistan have named a 29-member squad for the upcoming tour of England.
Tottenham's Dele Alli banned for one match over COVID-19 post
Tottenham Hotspur will miss the services of mid-fielder Dele Alli against Manchester United when Premier League 2019-20 season resumes next week.
La Liga, gameweek 28: All that you need to know
La Liga 2019-20 resumed behind closed doors with Sevilla beating Real Betis 2-0 in gameweek 28.
Three more Formula 1 races get canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
Three Formula 1 2020 races - Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan - have been canceled from the schedule owing to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
US Open at risk of cancelation amid players being unhappy
The US Open 2020 could join the Wimbledon in being scrapped this year unless key players and other stakeholders can be persuaded over the weekend that it will be safe to travel to New York in late August.
Happy Birthday Javed Miandad: A look at his incredible feats
Pakistan batting legend Javed Miandad turned 63 on Friday.
EPL: Players, staff not required to wear masks at stadiums
Players and coaching staff will not be required to wear masks at stadiums when the Premier League 2019-20 restarts on June 17.
India's tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe gets called off
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday, announced Team India will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, owing to COVID-19 pandemic.
Arsenal boss Arteta says facing Man City will be strange
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is all set to face his former employers Manchester City when the Premier League 2019-20 season resumes on June 17.
England may rotate seamers against West Indies: James Anderson
James Anderson has said the England cricket team may consider rotating its attack in the upcoming Test series against West Indies to manage workloads after the coronavirus lockdown.
Dortmund want £115m for Jadon Sancho amid Man United interest
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund are believed to be wanting £115m for star winger Jadon Sancho, as per The Telegraph.
Mercedes not considering Sebastian Vettel for 2021, says Valtteri Bottas
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas cleared the air regarding Sebastian Vettel.
#ThisDayThatYear: India register their first-ever ODI win
On this day in the year 1975, the Indian cricket team registered its first-ever ODI win.
Windies players feel safe on England tour, says Jason Holder
The West Indies cricket team is also set to face hosts England in a three-match Test series which begins on July 8 at bio-secure venues.
EPL: One positive case in seventh round of COVID-19 testing
The Premier League has confirmed there is one new positive case in the latest round of coronavirus testing.
#NewsBytesExclusive: Equestrian Fouaad Mirza outlines his vision for Tokyo Olympics
In an exclusive interview with NewsBytes, Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza revealed his plans for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
BCCI working on all options to stage IPL 2020: Ganguly
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is hoping to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) behind closed doors this year.
ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will continue to explore a number of contingency plans regarding the future of Men's T20 World Cup 2020 and ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021, until next month.
Bowlers will become robots with saliva ban: Wasim Akram
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram slammed ICC's decision to temporarily ban the use of saliva.