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Six Sri Lankan women cricketers test positive for Covid-19
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Sunday, 28 November 2021 21:26
Six Sri Lanka women cricketers who took part in the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe have tested positive for Covid-19, the SLC said on Sunday.The ICC had called off the qualifiers in Zimbabwe on Saturday after discovery of a new variant in South Africa, which has prompted widespread travel curbs. It was not known whether the Sri Lankan players' positive…
Phil Salt, Tom Banton show off their credentials at Abu Dhabi T10
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Sunday, 28 November 2021 12:29
Across a weekend of triple-headers at the Abu Dhabi T10, there has been an exhibition of opening batting on display. No doubt, the shorter boundaries have helped, especially in a format whereby the risk of losing a wicket is also considerably less.Nevertheless, it has still required an absolute clinic of hitting. On Saturday, Moeen Ali struck 77* off 23 and…
More WBBL matches could move to primetime as viewership hits new records
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Sunday, 28 November 2021 14:00
A WBBL final which brought a record crowd and record TV ratings could herald a shift towards more primetime matches in the future as the tournament looks to its next stage of evolution.Perth Scorchers claimed the title on Saturday in front of 15,511 spectators at Optus Stadium which set a new benchmark for a standalone WBBL match. It also had…
England wary as new Covid variant raises prospect of tighter travel rules
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Sunday, 28 November 2021 10:38
England's cricketers are hopeful that the discovery of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Australia won't impact the Ashes Tests - or their families' travel plans, Ashley Giles says.But Giles, the managing director of England men's cricket, admitted the touring party were at the mercy of the Australian authorities ahead of talks on the issue on Sunday."We're obviously hoping…
L Sivaramakrishnan: 'I have been colour discriminated all my life'
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Sunday, 28 November 2021 07:12
L Sivaramakrishnan, the former India legspinner, has said that he has been "colour discriminated" all his life.Responding to a tweet on cricket commentators facing online trolling, 55-year-old Sivaramakrishnan wrote: "I have been criticised and colour discriminated all my life, so it doesn't bother me anymore. This unfortunately happens in our own country."Sivaramakrishnan is not the first Indian cricketer to have…
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