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NZ's Greg Barclay elected new ICC chairman
Barclay has been the director of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) since 2012 and was NZC's representative on the ICC board. He was also a director of the 2015 World Cup which was jointly held by Australia and New Zealand. He is a former board member and chairman of the Northern Districts Cricket Association of New Zealand.
Best FIFA Awards ceremony to be held virtually on December 17
The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony FIFA will now be held on December 17 at a virtual event. The event was supposed to be held in September but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the date was shifted.
FIFA Under-17 women's World Cup 2021 edition postponed to 2022
The World Cup was originally scheduled to be played from November 2-November 21 in India. Now has been postponed to 2021 and will be staged from February 17-March 7.
Pat Cummins hoping for 'home advantage' to rattle India
Cummins, who played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2020 in the UAE, believes that being a part of the bio-secure bubble has benefited him ahead of the much-anticipated clash against India.
UP police arrests 3 persons in connection with Khelo India ad fraud
The Agra police had started investigating details of the scam on an FIR by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) against an alleged mastermind, from the city. The case is now being followed up by the cyber cell, said SSP Bablu Kumar.
IPL 13: MI beat DC, enters final
To ensure that reigning champions MI entered their sixth final in 13 attempts, Bumrah captured four for 14 and New Zealand player Boult two for nine, after half-centuries by Ishan Kishan (55 not out off 30 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (51 off 38).
Unique tribute to Mumbai footballer kick his 'final goal'
Family, friends and teammates along with loyal companion -- his pet dog 'Hulk,' joined in to celebrate and pay their respects, as Scott D'Souza -- a 26-year-old professional footballer scored his 'final goal' on October 30.
Virat Kohli turns 32: Wishes pour on social media
On Wednesday, Kohli found a mention in ICC's throwback video-tweet wherein the then U-19 captain can be seen giving his introduction in the U-19 World Cup in 2008. He described himself as a "right-arm quick bowler", something which went viral on social media.
Rafael Nadal enters 1,000-wins club
The Spaniard is the fourth player to reach the milestone in the Open Era, joining Jimmy Connors (1,274-283), Roger Federer (1,242-271) and Ivan Lendl (1,068-242). The 34-year-old leads all players in the Open Era with an 83.3 winning per cent (1,000-201).
Primoz Roglic wins time trial to take race lead
Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) on Tuesday trailed his general classification rival Hugh Carthy (EF Pro Cycling) at the first intermediate check and was only one second clear at the second after a testing ride along the flat but blustery coastal roads in Galicia.
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