Tag: 2020
India's FIFA 2022 WC Qualifiers Postponed Due To Coronavirus
India's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 joint qualification round 2 matches -- which were scheduled to be played in March and June this year -- have been postponed due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus.....
B2 Visas Will See Foreign Players Join IPL After April 15: CSK CEO
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Vishwanathan has made it clear that the fresh visa advisory from the Indian government has made it almost impossible for foreign players to join their respective teams in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) before April 15 unless the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gets special permission. ....
If Unavoidable, IPL Should Be Held Behind Closed Doors, Says Govt
The Sports Ministry has made it very clear to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with other national federations that any event that has to be held amid the coronavirus outbreak will have to be behind closed doors. The diktat clearly means that if the board has to hold the Indian Premier League, it has to be without public gathering.....
Corona Scare: Okay With IPL Behind Closed-doors, Want Foreign Stars, Say Franchises
The government has made it clear to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that any sporting event that has to be held amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will have to be behind closed doors and the franchises are okay with the idea of the IPL being held with empty stands. But they wish for their foreign players to be made available from the start of the season. ....
World Sleep Day: India Is Sleeping Less
Here's a surprise, there's a day in the year dedicated to sleeping. No, this is not in jest, today is "World Sleep Day" and a recent study revealed that Indians are sleeping less than they used to. ....
Delhi Bans IPL Matches, Mass Gatherings
The Delhi government on Friday banned all conferences, seminars and sports events, including the IPL. There will be no gathering above 200 people in the national capital, Minister said. ....
Ranji Trophy Final: Saurashtra Beat Bengal To Win Maiden Title
Saurashtra won their maiden Ranji Trophy title on Friday on the back of their first innings lead against Bengal in the final played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. It is their first-ever win in the history of India's premier domestic competition. ....
Japan Rebuffs Trump's Suggestion To Postpone Olympics
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday assured Donald Trump that the country continues to prepare for the Olympic Games to begin on the scheduled date, hours after the US President suggested a one-year postponement.....
IPL Owners Keen To Know Star's Stance As They Meet BCCI Officials
The BCCI, the IPL franchises and host broadcasters Star are the three pillars that make the Indian Premier League (IPL) the success it is. And while the coronavirus outbreak saw BCCI postpone the start of the IPL 2020 till April 15, the question on the mind of the franchises is what is Stars view in the whole turn of affairs. ....
IPL 2020: SRK Says Spectators Safety First, Govt Directives To Be Followed
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who attended the IPL Governing Council meeting on Saturday, said that it has been decided that the safety of the spectators will be kept first and all the directives issued by the government and the health agencies will be followed to the hilt amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak when the 13th season of the cash-rich league starts later.....
