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FIFA Council approves $1.5bn COVID-19 relief plan

FIFA Council approves $1.5bn COVID-19 relief plan

The FIFA Council convened by videoconference has unanimously approved the FIFA COVID‑19 Relief Plan. The plan designed by the FIFA administration in close cooperation with representatives of the confederations, will offer $1.5 billion to assist…

COVID-19: New York City, Berlin marathons called off

COVID-19: New York City, Berlin marathons called off

In spite some positivity around resumption of sports activities, albeit without fans, COVID-19 continues to take its toll on global events. Two leading marathons – the New York City and Berlin have become the latest…

PCB reports 7 more COVID-19+ cases in England-bound squad

PCB reports 7 more COVID-19+ cases in England-bound squad

Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed seven more COVID-19 positive cases in the England-bound squad. This takes the number of contingent members infected with novel coronavirus to ten. The Pakistan Cricket Board had carried out novel…

Djokovic, wife test positive for COVID-19 infection

Djokovic, wife test positive for COVID-19 infection

World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has been tested positive  for the novel coronavirus. Wife Jelena is also COVID-19 infected. “Novak Djokovic tested positive for a virus COVID-19,” read a statement from his staff.…

COVID-19: New Zealand postpone Bangladesh tour

COVID-19: New Zealand postpone Bangladesh tour

New Zealand Cricket and hosts Bangladesh Cricket Board have agreed to defer the proposed bilateral. Both the cricket boards have mutually agreed to defer the Test series, which were to be played in Bangladesh during…

COVID-19: Cricket South Africa random testing finds 7 positive cases

COVID-19: Cricket South Africa random testing finds 7 positive cases

Cricket South Africa had carried out 100 COVID-19 testes. Reports confirm seven positive cases. CSA while sharing that seven of the 100 people tested for novel coronavirus have been found infected with the virus, did…

COVID-19: Three Pakistan cricket team members test positive

COVID-19: Three Pakistan cricket team members test positive

With less than a week left for flying out to England, three-members of the Pakistan Cricket team have tested positive for the COVID-19 infection. The PCB had carried out novel coronavirus test on the England-bound…

Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for COVID-19

Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for COVID-19

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has tested positive for the COVID-19 infection. The Bangladesh cricket icon suspected to have been infected from his family members, who had been diagnosed novel Coronavirus positive. His family sources…

COVID-19 scare for Ganguly; brother’s family members test positive

COVID-19 scare for Ganguly; brother’s family members test positive

COVID-19 scare has reached the corridors of power in India cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India President Sourav Ganguly’s family members have reportedly tested for novel Coronavirus. Wife Gananguly’s brother Snehashish, who…

ECB Board approves £35.7 mn financial support package

ECB Board approves £35.7 mn financial support package

On Wednesday, England and Wales Cricket Board turned out to be a study in total contrast to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic on the two cricket boards. While the former has resorted to A$ 40…