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Cheteshwar Pujara did not field on the third day of the game and went through a precautionary scan. A Saurashtra official said ‘It's not a major issue, he is feeling fine, and we're just treading caution.’ But he further added that ‘He will bat if absolutely necessary,’ which has raised doubts over Pujara’s availability.
There were no fans inside the stadium to enjoy this victory as the match was played behind closed doors due to the Coronavirus outbreak. But this did not stop the PSG faithful to support their club as they gathered outside the Parc de Princes in thousands to celebrate this victory.
Diego Simeone’s men produced a defensive masterclass in the first leg as they emerged as 1-0 winners at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. The most impressive thing about Atletico’s gritty display was that they did allow Jurgen Klopp’s men to get a single shot on target in the entire ninety minutes.
Quinton de Kock did a great job in his first series as a full-time South Africa captain but now faces a stern test as the Proteas take on the Men in Blue with a point to prove. Team India will be without some of their key players as limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma will miss out due to the injury suffered during the New Zealand tour.
Lucian Favre’s men hold the upper hand in the tie after coming out as 2-1 winners in the first leg. Erling Haaland was once again on target for the Yellow and Blacks as they sunk an out-of-sorts Paris Team at the Signal Iduna Park. PSG have defeated Dortmund just once and will have a huge task in front of them.
Bangladesh have been brilliant in the series and will look to put a seal on an impressive display over the last month win a win in the last game. Speaking of the previous game, Bangladeshi batsmen were in fine form as the top order scored runs at the rate of knots. Zimbabwe hope to end a disappointing tour on high with a win.
‘Bergamo, in this difficult time this is for you!’ read the banner held by the Italian club after their win over the Spanish giants. This was a historic win for the team from the Lombardy region in northern Italy as in their first-ever campaign in the Champions League they secured a place in the Quarter Finals of the tournament.
In a statement released by Manchester City on Wednesday, the club said the decision to postpone the game was taken as a precautionary measure. The step was taken after the news of Olympiacos owner, Evangelos Marinakis was tested positive for COVID-19. Arsenal confirmed that a number of unspecified players had come into contact with Marinakis.
Lahore Qalandars were given a pep talk ahead of their PSL 2020 clash with Karachi Kings by Pakistani women's cricketer Diana Baig and the photos were shared by a journalist based in Karachi ‘This is a brilliant idea to pay tribute to our women cricket team. Women Cricketers giving a pep talk to PSL teams ahead of games. Lovely gesture. Well done PCB.’ The journalist tweeted.
Virat Kohli took to social media to congratulate team India on their efforts throughout the campaign and even after the loss has faith that the side will come back stronger than ever. ‘Proud of all the efforts put in by the Indian Women's Cricket Team throughout their #T20WorldCup campaign. I'm confident that you girls will bounce back stronger than ever.’
After opting to bat first, opening duo of Alyssa Healey and Beth Mooney dominated the Indian bowling attack right from the get-go. Chasing a score of 184, India got off to the worst possible start as explosive opener Shafali Verma was dismissed after just three deliveries and wicket-keeper Taniya Bhatia was retired hurt after suffering a knock on her head.
The 15-man squad announced by BCCI for the series against South Africa starting from March 12 still has no place for the limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma. The 32-year-old is currently out injured and also missed the ODI and Test series against New Zealand which was concluded last month. Young opening batsman Prithvi Shaw has also got a call-up in the squad.
Born in Moga, Punjab, the Arjuna Award recipient started her cricketing journey form a very young age as her father himself was an aspiring cricketer during his time and coach Harmapreet in her early playing days. She made her ODI debut for the national side at the age of 20 against arch-rivals Pakistan during the 2009 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished India and Australia women’s cricket team ahead of their encounter in the finals of the T20 Women’s World Cup. 'It doesn't get bigger than the India vs Australia Final in Women's @T20WorldCup tomorrow. Best wishes to both @BCCIWomen and @AusWomenCricket and greetings on Women’s Day.'
Virat Kohli hasn’t been able to guide his side into the play-off spots as they have been knocked out from the league stage for past three seasons. This has brought the Indian skipper under a lot of criticism from both fans and critics alike. The 13th edition of the Premier League is just three weeks away and Virat Kohli has a point to prove this season.
Arsenal have a good record against West Ham at home as they have won eight of their nine fixtures in Emirates Stadium, losing just once. After a tough start, Mikel Arteta has finally got his Gunners side clicking as they are currently unbeaten in seven league game, the best run in the first division. The Hammers, on the other hand, are fresh off a victory over Southampton.
Manchester City have won the Cup four times in the last five years with getting their hands on the elusive trophy for three consecutive seasons. But their astonishing run might come to an end as Ceferin, UEFA Chief has called on England to ditch the League Cup as he believes it is in the best interest of everybody.
Chris Woakes has played in the Indian Premier League since 2017 when he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders and was unsold during the 2019 season. It looks like the England all-rounder will once again miss out on the grandest T20 league in India as he has decided to opt himself out of the competition to keep fresh for a busy home season.
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has returned back to Italy and has taken part in the training session ahead of the Serie A clash with Inter Milan. The game was scheduled to take place on March 1, 2020, but due to the Coronavirus outbreak in Italy the game was postponed to the new date.
Quetta Gladiators are fifth in the five-team group after seven games and have recorded three wins. Ther last match was against Peshawar Zalmi and the Wahab Riaz-led side came out as 30-run winners after the match was reduced to 15-overs per side. Jason Rou played a brilliant inning but was unable to take Gladiators to the victory.
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