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Tokyo Olympic Games to start on July 23, 2021
TOKYO (Agencies): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Monday that the Olympic Games will be held on July 23-Aug. 8, 2021, while the Paralympic Games between Aug. 24 and Sept. 5, 2021. “The leaderships of the key parties came together via telephone conference earlier today, joined by IOC President Thomas Bach, Tokyo 2020 President Mori…
Read MoreEngland players set for pay cuts due to coronavirus crisis: report
Monitoring Desk LONDON : England’s cricket players must “realise the bigger picture” and will be expected to take a pay cut as the country’s cricket governing body (ECB) tries to deal with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, The Times here reported on Sunday. More than 662,700 people have been infected by the novel…
Read MoreSeason could continue until January: Ferrari boss
Lausanne (Agencies): The world championship could extend into January next year as Formula 1 seeks to salvage the 2020 season, says Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. The first eight races have been called off and the British Grand Prix in July is one of the next events under threat. Binotto said teams are in “constant dialogue”…
Read MoreTennis foot soldiers struggle in time of coronavirus
PARIS (Agencies): With careers spent scratching around dusty outposts, sometimes with “just $100” in their pockets, tennis’ unheralded army of foot soldiers claim they are struggling to afford food after being made unemployed overnight by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Georgian player Sofia Shapatava is pleading with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to dig deep and…
Read MoreSalman Butt justifies poor PSL performance, takes a dig at other franchises
LAHORE (Monitoring Desk): Opener Salman Butt’s 21-run knock against Islamabad United in his solitary match for Lahore Qalandars in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 5 was described by many as a match-losing innings. Butt failed to gain any momentum in his painful 24-ball stay at the crease, where he not only let the required rate…
Read MoreTokyo organisers eye July 2021 for delayed Olympics: reports
TOKYO (Agencies): Tokyo Olympics organisers are eyeing next July as a start date for the postponed Games, Japanese media reported Sunday, following the historic decision to delay the event due to the coronavirus. Given the ongoing pandemic and need for preparation time, the most likely plan would be for the Games to begin on July…
Read MoreDean Jones criticises Pakistan domestic system over Umer Khan snub
KARACHI (Monitoring Desk): Karachi Kings’ Head Coach Dean Jones is unhappy with Pakistan’s domestic system over lack of opportunities for talented spinner Umer Khan. While speaking in a YouTube video, Jones slammed the First-Class (FC) structure in Pakistan for not giving the slow left-arm spinner, who has been one of the most promising players for…
Read MoreTurkey’s former goalkeeper Rustu Recber in hospital with coronavirus
ANKARA (Agencies): Former Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber has been taken to hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus and is currently in a “critical period”, his wife said late on Saturday. “We have taken my husband Rustu to hospital with a COVID-19 diagnosis. While everything was normal, we are still in shock by the sudden…
Read MoreStar batsman Smith’s leadership ban ends
SYDNEY (Agencies): A two-year leadership ban slapped on Steve Smith after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa ended Sunday, leaving the master batsman free to skipper Australia again. The 30-year-old captained the team until he was suspended for 12 months over a brazen attempt to alter the ball with sandpaper under his watch during a…
Read MoreAmir Khan to donate Rs40m to Pakistan
KARACHI (Monitoring Desk): Boxer Amir Khan has promised to donate Rs40 million for the welfare of the poor during the lockdown in Pakistan. “Amir Khan Foundation will make sure to distribute ration and other necessary things among the poor,” said Amir. He has also offered to use his boxing academy in Islamabad as a quarantine…
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