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Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.
Botham is the latest among the illustrious bandwagon of cricketers led by current India captain Virat Kohli, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar and Australian master batsman Ricky Ponting who have spoken against the proposed change for the 2023-2031 cycle.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka were forced to split points after their World Cup match was called off due to heavy rain, which left the field unplayable, in Bristol, on Friday.
China was also slammed by the panel for "lost opportunities to apply basic public health measures at the earliest opportunity."
What is the magic in the make-up of 007 that keeps us coming back again and again?asks Sandeep Goyal.
Tokyo officials have said they intend to put on the Games in 2021 even if the pandemic has not eased substantially.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the first day of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.
Ian Bell, under enormous pressure after a poor run of form and promoted to number three in the order, answered his critics in emphatic fashion with a composed unbeaten 65 to steer England to victory in the third Ashes Test.
Former England cricket captain and 1981 Ashes hero Bob Willis has died aged 70 after a short illness.
Tanveer, who is yet to play a first class game, got a call up to the national squad on the back of his impressive show for Sydney Thunder in his debut season in the Big Bash League.
A mere two-bedroom apartment - albeit quite spacious, covering 3,000 square (sq.) feet (ft) - will set you back 5.8 million. That's the asking price from the Indian-owned Hinduja Group, if you desire a nest in London Whitehall's iconic Old War Office (OWO). Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a first-ever hotel to be operated in Britain by Singapore's legendary Raffles Hotels chain. Gopichand Hinduja, co-chair of the conglomerate, said: "Every decision made on The OWO (as the building is fondly called) is underscored by our passion and respect for the heritage of the building and long-term commitment to London."
'Siraj, leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front.'
Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers from around the world.
Anand did not quite re-work his energy and lost to Carlsen in the first game of the third day and then made a draw with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi.
Young opener Shubman Gill is looking in good rhythm and should continue to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, former India batsman VVS Laxman said on Tuesday.
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Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Ian Chappell believes Test cricket is threatened not just by the rising popularity of T20s but also climate change
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
India's Sundaram Ravi has been appointed one of the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy beginning June 1.
The Chennai-based Anand is making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour.
Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.
Australia's premier pace bowler Pat Cummins on Wednesday said that the Indian Premier League would be a "great fit" for the October window if the T20 World Cup is postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the global health crisis, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.
Caeleb Dressel won the blue riband men's 100m freestyle as the United States celebrated two gold medals in the Tokyo pool on Thursday while China's women responded with two golds, and a world record, of their own in another thrilling day of swimming.
Very few young Australian cricketers have generated as much buzz in recent years as the 22-year-old, thanks to his prolific form in Sheffield Shield.
India played out a 2-2 draw against Europe in Online Nations Cup chess tournament in the eighth round, a setback after their first win in the event notched up against the Rest of the World. Vidith Gujrathi ended his barren spell with a win over Levon Aronian of Europe with white pieces while Jan-Krystozf Duda beat P Harikrishna to level the scores in the match on Friday.
'All selectors must be sufficiently thick-skinned and prepared to take criticism.' T C A Srinivasa Raghavan checks out Ravi Shastri's first book.
It sure did for New Zealand pace legend Richard Hadlee who had to offer his teammates a week's holiday to take one home back in 1986.
Quality bowling of the opposition is what separates the two pairs, feels former Australian captain Ian Chappell.
'This is a big year for him, when you are touring Indian away and Ashes away, they are big, big series and are career-defining. It has been a perfect start as a captain and also Joe Root the batsman.'
The ongoing match between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve is his 100th Test. The 35-year-old played his 100th T20 International against India last month. He has also played 231 ODIs for New Zealand.
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The Indian team includes country's number two Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and Koneru Humpy. B Adhiban and D Harika are the the reserves members. The field for the event includes six former world champions, plus 12 others who have been Candidates to the throne at some point.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik has no qualms playing top-flight cricket in empty stadiums as a majority of the players "have grown up" turning out in domestic matches with few watching them. Opinions are divided on whether sporting events, including the Indian Premier League, should be held behind closed doors once the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke revealed that he recently had a cancer removed from his face -- third such operation since his battle started with the disease in 2006.
EPL resumes on Wednesday with the high-flying Blades travelling to Villa Park and Dean Smith said it was an honour to play the first fixture on the league's restart.
Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.
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