Tuesday, June 30, 2020

England vs West Indies: 'Talisman' Ben Stokes receives coach Chris Silverwood's backing ahead of captaincy debut

England coach Chris Silverwood believes star all-rounder Ben Stokes will make for a great leader when he replaces Joe Root as captain for the first Test against the West Indies starting on 8 July.

England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes was on Tuesday named captain for the opening Test against West Indies in place of Root, who has taken leave to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.

Having never led a side in first-class cricket, star all-rounder Stokes will be captaining the national team for the first time in his career when England and West Indies lock horns in the opening Test of the three-match series at the Ageas Bowl.

Ben Stokes, who will be leading England in the first Test against West Indies, has never captained in the First-Class format before. Reuters

"I think he will do a great job. He is a talisman, isn't he? He leads from the front anyway. He is conscious of the people around him as well so I think he will do a great job in Joe Root's absence," Silverwood was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

"We know he has got an aggressive nature but equally there is a good cricket brain in there as well. I think he will be quite vocal about what moves he is making out there.

"I'm looking forward to working with him from a coaching point of view. I will extend him the same courtesies I do Rooty. He will have a lot of say in what is going on and he will play a big part in giving his opinions across selection as well," he said.

Silverwood also revealed that Jos Buttler will be Stokes deputy in the opening Test.

The English coach is not reading much into Stokes' lack of leadership experience.

"He's been Rooty's right-hand man for a while now. I know Rooty does turn to him a lot. He's been involved in a lot of talks we have behind the scenes," Silverwood added.



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Kamran Akmal defends brother Umar, says the batsman was not handled properly by Pakistan

Discarded Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal on Tuesday defended the erratic behaviour of his younger brother, Umar Akmal, saying the country's cricket establishment has failed to handle the talented batsman.

Umar is presently serving a three-year ban for not reporting spot-fixing approaches but has appealed against the decision with an independent tribunal of the Pakistan Cricket Board. The date of the hearing is yet to be finalised.

File image of Umar Akmal. AFP

"Off the field activities are nothing new in Pakistan cricket. Team management and captain should know how to deal with such players. Look at the way Inzi bhai (Inzamam-ul-Haq) handled Shoaib (Akhtar), (Mohammad) Asif and Shahid (Afridi). If the same was done with Umar Akmal, things would have turned out differently," he was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan website.

Kamran also voiced his unhappiness at being kept out of the national team despite good performances in domestic cricket.

"I have been performing in domestic cricket and PSL (Pakistan Super League) during the last five years but despite that I have not been given a chance to play for Pakistan," he said.

"In the recent past, a couple of coaches did not like me which is why I remained on the sidelines.

"It's unfair to keep me out of the Test and T20I side, especially, because I can play solely as a batsman. If Matthew Wade can make a comeback with an average of 18-20, why not me who averages nearly 60," he added.

Kamran last played for Pakistan in 2017 in the West Indies despite having a successful career in the national team during a career spanning 53 Tests, 157 ODIs and 58 T20s.

Kamran also advised the national selectors to pick players on the basis of performances in domestic cricket rather than just the PSL, while also drawing parallels with Indian Premier League (IPL).

"Players are selected on performance in PSL, while those who have been doing well in domestic cricket are ignored. That's not how you make good teams," he said.

"If India started doing this, they would have the entire team selected from IPL.

"Tournaments like IPL and PSL are good for exposure and confidence but the performances that count come from four-day cricket," he concluded.



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England vs West Indies: Windies batsman Nkrumah Bonner says key to success in England is to play the ball late

Middle-order batsman Nkrumah Bonner, on his first Test tour with the West Indies, feels playing the ball late will be the key to success in the three-Test series in England starting next week.

The middle-order batsman from Jamaica was speaking on Monday after the opening day of the four-day warm-up match was abandoned due to wet weather.

Bonner, 31, believes the preparations have been going very well since the squad arrived in Manchester three weeks ago.

After the end of the warm-up fixture they will travel to Southampton for the first Test at the Ageas Bowl, starting 8 July.

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"I played two T20s back in 2011 and 2012, so I have a little bit of a feel for what it's like at the international level. My first T20 was here in England at the Oval, back when Daren Sammy was captain, so that's a while ago, bit I know the English conditions and I know to be successful here you have to adapt quickly," he told westindiescricket.com.

"One of the keys to batting is that you have to play the ball late, it different to what you get back home in the Caribbean."

Bonner acknowledged that the team's batting will be under scrutiny when the West Indies defend the Wisden Trophy in the three Tests, but is confident they will be able to put up good scores, as they did when they won on home turf last year.

"There is great camaraderie in the camp. There is great unity and we know the goal ahead of us is to win back the Wisden Trophy.

"Well, over the past year the batting has been struggling, the bowling has been holding up its end of it, I think with the batting if we can score the runs and put it on the board that would give us the best chance of coming out successful on this tour," he added.



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'रविंद्र जडेजा 21वीं सदी में भारत के सबसे मूल्यवान टेस्ट खिलाड़ी'

नई दिल्लीऑलराउंडर को 21वीं सदी की भारतीय टीम का 'सबसे मूल्यवान खिलाड़ी (Most Valuable Player)' घोषित किया गया है। विजडन ने गेंद, बल्ले और फील्डिंग में योगदान की वजह से यह स्थान दिया गया है। विजडन ने क्रिकविज का आकलन चुनते हुए 30 खिलाड़ियों की लिस्ट जारी की है जिसमें जडेजा कुल मिलाकर दूसरे स्थान पर हैं। पहला स्थान मुथैया मुरलीधरन को दिया गया है। एकदिवसीय क्रिकेट की बात करें इंग्लैंड के ऑलराउंडर ऐड्रू फ्लिंटॉफ चोटी पर हैं और बांग्लादेश के शाकिब अल हसन को दूसरे नंबर पर रखा गया है। इस लिस्ट में ऑस्ट्रेलिया के कई दिग्गज खिलाड़ियों को इसमें जगह मिली है। लेकिन कई बड़े नाम इस लिस्ट से गायब हैं। इसमें टेस्ट क्रिकेट में सबसे ज्यादा रन बनाने वाले बल्लेबाज सचिन तेंडुलकर और इंग्लैंड के सबसे कामयाब तेज गेंदबाज जेम्स एंडरसन के नाम शामिल नहीं हैं। टेस्ट क्रिकेट में विराट कोहली को 18वें और वनडे में छठे नंबर पर रखा गया है। वहीं सचिन को वनडे टीम में 22वें पायदान पर रखा गया है। भारतीय स्पिनर रविचंद्रन अश्विन टेस्ट क्रिकेट में 8वें पायदान पर हैं। इस लिस्ट को एनालिसिस कंपनी क्रिकविज ने तैयार किया है। इसे बनाने के लिए हर खिलाड़ी को एक खास एमपीवी रेटिंग दी गई। इसमें आंकड़ों के जरिए यह देखा गया कि उस खिलाड़ी का बाकियों के मुकाबले मैच का कितना असर पड़ा।
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मुथैया मुरलीधरन (श्रीलंका) ऐंड्रू फ्लिंटॉफ (इंग्लैंड)
रविंद्र जडेडा (भारत) शाकिब अल हसन (बांग्लादेश)
स्टीव स्मिथ (ऑस्ट्रेलिया) ग्लेन मैक्ग्रा (ऑस्ट्रेलिया)
ग्लेन मैक्ग्रा (ऑस्ट्रेलिया) एबी डिविलियर्स (साउथ अफ्रीका)
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शेन वॉर्न (ऑस्ट्रेलिया) जैक कालिस (साउथ अफ्रीका)
क्रिकविज के फ्रेडी वाइल्ड ने विजडन को बताया, 'आपको रविंद्र जडेजा को भारत का नंबर वन खिलाड़ी देखकर हैरानी हो रही होगी। आखिर वह उनकी टेस्ट टीम में अपने आप जगह भी नहीं बनाते। हालांकि जब भी वह खेलते हैं तो उन्हें फ्रंटलाइन स्पिनर के तौर पर चुना जाता है और वह नंबर छह पर बल्लेबाजी करते हैं। वह मैच में काफी योगदान देते हैं।' उन्होंने आगे कहा, '31 वर्षीय जडेजा की गेंदबाजी औसत 24.62 है जो शेन वॉर्न से बेहतर है और उनकी बल्लेबाजी औसत 35.26 है जो शेन वॉटसन से बेहतर है। उनकी बल्लेबाजी और गेंदबाजी के बीच 10.62 का अंतर है जो इस सदी में खेलने वाले सभी खिलाड़ियों, जिन्होंने 1000 से ज्यादा रन बनाए और 150 से ज्यादा विकेट लिए, में दूसरे नंबर का है। वह हाई क्वॉलिटी ऑलराउंडर हैं।' टी20 क्रिकेट की बात करें तो अफगानिस्तान के कप्तान राशिद खान को नंबर वन पर रखा गया है। लेग स्पिनर राशिद ने अपने खेल से काफी प्रभावित किया है। दूसरे नंबर पर भारतीय तेज गेंदबाज जसप्रीत बुमराह हैं। ऑस्ट्रेलिया के ओपनर डेविड वॉर्नर तीसरे स्थान पर हैं और क्रिस गेल छठे पायदान पर रखा गया है।


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Formula 1 2020: From development freeze to working under new protocols, challenges for teams, drivers in upcoming season

After months of waiting, Formula 1 is expected to resume racing in Austria this weekend. Despite the first eight races of the revised calendar being confirmed, one can’t be blamed for being cautious given that normalcy is still affected by the on-going pandemic. In fact, Formula 1 is trying to find a new normal like everyone else! Formula 1 and the FIA have expressed that the race would go on even if a particular team / driver is unable to compete. But what if the infection spreads across multiple teams? Let’s hope that Formula 1’s ‘biosphere’ plans work to deliver safe races off track.

Apart from the new safety protocols, Formula 1 teams will face certain technical challenges due to the shorter and fluid nature of the season. This will be further compounded by travel restrictions between races, the newly introduced token system, development freeze, homologation of parts and the standard allocation of tyre compounds. In this post, we discuss the key technical and strategic insights that will influence form factor over the season as well as the first round in Austria.

Simulation

Formula 1 teams are big on simulation data and the most common term over the recent years has been ‘simulator to track correlation’. In 2020, teams will rely even more heavily on simulator data as well as data from pre-season tests (conducted in February this year) to prepare for the race weekend and to predict car performance. All teams run satellite operations at the factory during a Grand Prix weekend also dubbed as ‘mission control’. Given the restrictions on the number of traveling members, the emphasis on a satellite operation will be more this season.

The cramped season and the unconfirmed length of the calendar (Formula 1 expects to host 15-18 races in 2020) will add a further twist to teams using simulator tools to bring upgrades to their cars. Typically, teams may want to plan upgrades and split circuits into favourable and unfavourable categories based on their current car characteristics for the season. However, there may not be much of a choice to make in 2020 in the wake of an evolving calendar. For example, in a ‘normal’ season, power unit suppliers plan upgrades around specific circuits such as Spa or Monza as these circuits have higher power sensitivity to lap time than say a circuit like the Hungaroring.

Driver feedback

Furthermore, the freeze on development and the first-time-in-use token system will force teams to make wiser choices when it comes to bringing upgrades to their cars. They will be hard pressed to choose the ‘biggest bang for buck’ upgrades to fix performance differentiator(s) to their rivals. Here too, simulator data will be handy as will engineering instinct and most importantly driver experience and feedback. In the area of driver feedback, two other factors will come into play - first, the team’s trust in driver feedback and second, both drivers offering similar feedback to issues dogging their package. This is also why Renault and Mclaren are choosing to be as open as possible with Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz Jr. despite their expected departures at the end of 2020.

The typical simulator feedback loop is expected to change in 2020. Usually, teams would run their simulator driver (in the simulator, of course) in parallel to the free practice sessions at the Grand Prix venue. This would help in pre-race setup and gather data to aid race strategy for the weekend. Post-race, the team’s race driver would be back in the simulator at the factory running the same race setup to try and correlate the real vs. simulator data. However, the new ‘biosphere’ rules might limit travel to the factory between triple/double headers for the drivers.

Finally, drivers have long complained about the ‘rust’ factor when the season resumes after the forced long break. While some drivers resorted to karting, a few tested F3 cars and the luckier ones could get themselves into a Formula 1 car to shake-off the rust. However, there’s one more factor where drivers could get rusty - the procedures involved in racing a Formula 1 car. As fans are aware, there are several system settings to be undertaken in-car during a qualifying lap and the race. Here too, simulators would have come handy to teams and drivers alike.

Tyres

To help Pirelli cater to the evolving nature of the season, Formula 1 has offered a standard allocation of tyres to all competitors for the first 8 races. This means that every team-driver will have the same number of tyres available of each compound. We expect this to be a big factor in a team’s tyre strategy from the start of free practice itself.

In qualifying, the tightly contested mid-field battle will see teams required to choose between start position and race strategy. For example, running softer (and hence faster) compounds to progress through to Q2 and Q3 could give a team a higher start position but rob them of strategy options in the race. In fact, the standard allocation of tyre compounds might force teams to take less strategic gambles and hence the first race in Austria could see less variation in race strategy between teams.

As for the top teams, a mistake from the team/driver in early stages of qualifying could end up being costly as the driver would be forced to run a softer compound to progress through to Q3. This unplanned use of a softer compound will impact race strategy. For Austria, a shorter lap usually leads to traffic issues in Q1 - adding another variable in the mix.

The first two races are on the same circuit in Austria and after over 800kms of data from the first weekend, expect teams and drivers to find big improvement in performance for the second race at the same circuit if the weather remains similar. Given that standard allocation of tyres could make things predictable, especially for the second race at the same venue, Formula 1 is consciously trying to change the tyre compounds available between the two weekends. While Austria will see a repeat of compounds, the second race at Silverstone will see a change of compounds.

Overtaking

Austria has unique characteristics for a circuit - three DRS-enabled straights. Drivers could spend a significant amount of time with their DRS wing open while engaged in wheel-to-wheel combat with their rivals. However, teams have little data from this year about overtaking threshold - how good is your car following another car closely? How much faster does one need to be lap-time or top-speed wise to overtake the car in front? Can overtaking be achieved by a tyre advantage and so on. There’s very limited data on overtaking threshold collected during the pre-season tests since the key objective is learning about one’s own car and correlating it to simulation models. Understandably, the teams would want to learn more about the overtaking threshold.

As the season progresses and one expects more races to get confirmed - Imola and Mugello being two prospective venues. The new venues will offer teams a new challenge in terms of simulation, race strategy and overtaking. The last Grand Prix in Imola was back in 2006 while Mugello has hosted a handful of tests but is yet to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix. This is where Ferrari’s recent private test at Mugello might be an advantage when Formula 1 races there later in the season.

New protocols

The most-widely reported stories have been around the new protocols that Formula 1 teams will need to operate under. This includes honouring social distancing and wearing PPE masks while working on the cars in the garage. In our media interaction with Racing Point’s Andrew Green, he already indicated that certain changes on the car might take up to twice the time. This will put pressure on teams to ensure robustness in build and on drivers to keep driving errors to a minimum.

However, Formula 1 racing is a harsh environment and cars require regular service. Teams will continuously look to evolve their operating procedures to get more efficient while working on their cars and still adhering to the safety guidelines.

Sarvesh Yechury is a motorsport engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with teams in Formula 1, Formula 3 and the A1 GP.



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'What is the need to change anything?' asks Jhulan Goswami on suggestions made by Sophie Devine and Jemimah Rodrigues to popularise women's cricket

A few fresh suggestions made to make women's cricket more popular and help it grow has started a new debate. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine, during an ICC webinar, had suggested that the size of the ball should be reduced to "help the game flourish". India's batting star Jemimah Rodrigues suggested shortening the length of the pitch to promote the game.

Devine had said, "I am a probably bigger fan of smaller ball but keeping the pitch as same size. Bowlers are going to bowl quicker, spinners will be able to turn the ball more and hopefully the ball should fly further."

India pacer Shikha Pandey, in a series of tweets, showed her disagreement with the new suggestions, calling most of the them as 'superfluous'. While Pandey agreed with reducing the size of the ball, she said it should be done keeping in mind the weight remains the same. She, however, completely rubbished the idea of decreasing the length of the pitch.

As per ICC rules, in women's cricket "the ball, when new, shall weigh not less than 4.94 ounces/140 g, nor more than 5.31 ounces/151 g, and shall measure not less than 8.25 in/21.0 cm, nor more than 8.88 in/22.5 cm in circumference". Whereas in men's cricket, the weight of the ball is between 155.9 to 163 g and measurement is 22.4-22.9 cm. The pitch size is 22 yards/20.12 m in length and 10 ft/3.05 m in width, in both men's and women's games.

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Pandey wrote, "Growth can also be achieved by marketing the sport well. We don't have to tinker with rules or the very fabric of the game to attract an audience."

India's leading wicket-taker Jhulan Goswami has backed Shikha's opinion, saying that there is no need to bring such changes when women's cricket is already seeing a rise in popularity as well as improvement in players' skills.

Speaking to Firstpost about the suggestions made by Devine and Rodrigues, Goswami said, "Shikha Pandey has already tweeted and I appreciate her thought. I truly agree with her. Let pitches (sizes) remain the same. (As far as) ball size in women's cricket (is concerned), we already use smaller ball than what is used in men's cricket."

Goswami added that women's cricket's popularity is already on the rise and it is reflected in the head counts at mega events such as the World Cup.

"You don't require so much changes to glamourise women's cricket. In 2017 World Cup final, you saw a full house. Highest viewership in television. In 2020, last T20 World Cup, more than 80,000 spectators came to watch the match. What is the need of changing anything?"

She also said that, with time women's cricket has become a better sport to watch. The cricketers have improved by leaps and bounds and one sees a good throw from the boundary lines, a flying six every now and then a gutsy effort in the field to catch the ball.

"The girls are improving in every skill, be it fielding or power hitting. They are hitting sixes and boundaries more often, throwing from the boundary line has improved and so has running between the wickets. I don't think so you need to change a lot of things."

However, Goswami does feel that it is good to see so much talk around women's cricket, which was missing a few years back. She said that it reflects on how things are changing, which is a good sign.

"I am glad that people are thinking of women's cricket. Earlier, these talks were not around us. Now, people are at least talking about it. Good sign that people are putting an effort, putting out an thought around women's cricket. I am happy people are taking care of women's cricket in that way," said Goswami, who is the leading wicket-taker in ODIs.



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NWSL footballers Julie Ertz, Casey Short open up on vulnerable moment while kneeling during national anthem

Chicago Red Stars teammates Julie Ertz and Casey Short say hard conversations over the past several weeks led to their vulnerability in the moment they shared an emotional embrace while they knelt during the national anthem as the NWSL opened its season.

Short sobbed as she was held by Ertz before Chicago's match against the Washington Spirit on Saturday night, the second game of the National Women's Soccer League tournament in Utah.

"Currently, every time the national anthem is played, our country continues to become more and more divided on what the visual symbol of unity looks like," Short and Ertz said in a joint statement they released Tuesday. "Through our continuous conversations we wanted to make sure that whatever we decided to do, it would not be an empty gesture. It would be a gesture that portrayed that we have heard those who needed to be heard, validated and loved.

"That moment during the anthem was difficult, very difficult. We are still searching but we are humbled by the outpouring of support."

Short was not made available for comment after the match, so the context of the moment wasn't known. Teammate Rachel Hill, who stood during the anthem and put a hand on Short's shoulder, also was not made available for comment following the game.

"The two of us have always set out to be our honest and true selves, but have struggled to find the "right" thing to do in order to show our truth. We understand people are entitled to their opinions. Often these opinions are presented through the individual's lens and do not accurately portray how the two of us truly feel," Short and Ertz said.

Hill posted a statement to Instagram on Tuesday night, saying the decision did not come easily.

"Before the game, I was completely torn on what to do. I spoke with friends, family and teammates — of all races, religions and backgrounds — with the hope of guidance," Hill wrote. "I chose to stand because of what the flag inherently means to my military family members and me, but I 100 percent support my peers. Symbolically, I tried to show this with the placement of my hand on Casey's shoulder and bowing my head. I struggled, but felt that these actions showed my truth, and in the end I wanted to remain true to myself."


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Players for the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage collectively knelt during the national anthem Saturday as they opened the Challenge Cup tournament. A few players, including Hill, chose to stand as the anthem was played before the late game between the Red Stars and Spirit.

While it is customary that only starters are on the field during the anthem, the entire squads for the four teams that played Tuesday took the field before their games. Most, but not all, knelt.

Players and coaches have also worn Black Lives Matter T-shirts in warmups before games, and players have also knelt during a moment of silence before kickoffs.

The NWSL players association released a statement in support of all players, no matter their decision.

"The Players Association supports both making a clear statement that Black Lives Matter and each player making a personal decision around whether to stand or kneel during the national anthem," the union said. "We ask that our supporters and media respect each player's right to handle these moments in the way that they choose and know that our players are united against racism and in support of one another."

After some players were criticised, the league announced Monday that it would allow players to remain in the locker room during the anthem.

"The NWSL stands behind every player, official and staff member. Kneel on the field. Stand with your hand over your heart. Honor your feelings in the privacy of the locker room or at midfield," NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird said in a statement announcing the policy change. "The NWSL is a league that was built on diversity and courage and those principles will continue to drive us forward."

The NWSL is the first professional team sports league in the United States to return amid the coronavirus pandemic. The teams had gathered for training camps in March when the league was shut down.

The tournament opener between the Thorns and the Courage was broadcast nationally on CBS and the network announced Tuesday that the game averaged 572,000 viewers, a record for the NWSL.



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NBA: Denver Nuggets shut down practice facilities after three members test positive for COVID-19

Denver: The Denver Nuggets say they’ve closed their facilities after two members of the team’s traveling party tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. A third tested positive this week.

All three are asymptomatic, the Nuggets said Tuesday in confirming a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Last week it was reported that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had tested positive for COVID-19 in Serbia. AP

The 35-member traveling party includes players, coaches and staff.

Also Tuesday, Pelicans general manager David Griffin said three New Orleans players have tested positive for COVID-19 and will be in self-isolation until testing shows they can return to team activities without infecting others.

It’s unclear if the Nuggets will reopen their practice facilities before the team flies to Orlando on 7 July to resume the season that was halted in mid-March because of the virus, which has has killed more than 128,000 people in the United States.

The 22 teams that will restart the season 30 July returned to their practice facilities last week and players, coaches and staff have been subject to ongoing testing as they prepare to resume the season.

A week ago, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic, one of only four players averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds, tested positive for the virus in Serbia,

Nuggets coach Michael Malone revealed recently that he tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies and said he believes he had the virus in March.

When the season resumes 30 July at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, the Nuggets will start with a 43-22 record, placing them 1 1/2 games behind the second-place Los Angeles Clippers and 1 1/2 games ahead of fourth-place Utah in the Western Conference playoff race.

In New Orleans, Griffin declined to identify the players who tested positive for the virus, citing medical privacy laws.

The positive tests occurred 23 June, the first day all members of the Pelicans were tested as part of the NBA’s plan to restart the season. Griffin said no Pelicans players have tested positive since.



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ऑस्ट्रेलियाई हालात में सफल हो सकते हैं रोहित: हसी

कोलकातामाइकल हसी का मानना है कि अपनी क्षमता और कौशल के दम पर इस साल के आखिर में होने वाले दौरे में ऑस्ट्रेलिया की मुश्किल परिस्थितियों में भी सफल हो सकते हैं। भारत को चार टेस्ट मैचों की सीरीज के लिए ऑस्ट्रेलिया का दौरा करना है जिसका पहला मैच ब्रिस्बेन में तीन दिसंबर से खेला जाएगा। इस सीरीज के दौरान रोहित पर निगाहें टिकी रहेंगी जिन्होंने पिछले साल अक्टूबर में दक्षिण अफ्रीका के खिलाफ टेस्ट क्रिकेट में पहली बार सलामी बल्लेबाज के रूप में उतरकर शानदार प्रदर्शन किया था। वह पिंडली के चोट के कारण न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ दोनों टेस्ट में नहीं खेल पाये थे। हसी ने कहा, ‘ऑस्ट्रेलियाई परिस्थितियों में दुनिया के किसी भी बल्लेबाज की परीक्षा होती है लेकिन मेरा मानना है कि उसने (रोहित) एकदिवसीय क्रिकेट में शीर्ष क्रम में काफी मैच खेले हैं और उसे अब टेस्ट मैचों में भी सफलता मिली है और इससे उसका आत्मविश्वास बढ़ा होगा।’ उन्होंने सोनी टेन पिट स्टॉप में कहा, ‘मुझे इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं कि उसके पास वह क्षमता और कौशल है जिससे वह वहां की परिस्थितियों में सफल हो सकता है।’ हसी का इसके साथ ही मानना है कि और डेविड वॉर्नर की वापसी से भारत के लिए आगामी सीरीज काफी मुश्किल होगी। भारत ने 2018 में ऑस्ट्रेलिया में पहली बार टेस्ट सीरीज जीती थी तब स्मिथ और वार्नर प्रतिबंधित होने के कारण उसमें नहीं खेल पाए थे। उन्होंने कहा, ‘निश्चित तौर पर स्मिथ और वार्नर की वापसी से टीम मजबूत हुई है लेकिन दो साल पहले जो खिलाड़ी खेले थे तब वे पूरी तरह से तैयार नहीं थे। अब वे अनुभवी हो गये हैं और इसलिए भारत को इन गर्मियों में ऑस्ट्रेलिया में कड़ी चुनौती मिलेगी।’


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IPL को चीनी प्रायोजकों से नाता तोड़ना चाहिए: नेस वाडिया

नई दिल्लीकिंग्स इलेवन पंजाब के सह मालिक ने इस महीने की शुरुआत में पूर्वी लद्दाख में भारत और चीन के बीच बढ़ते तनाव के कारण मंगलवार को इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग (आईपीएल) में चीन की कंपनियों के प्रायोजन को धीरे-धीरे खत्म करने की मांग की। गलवान घाटी में 15 जून को 20 भारतीय सैनिकों की मौत के बाद चीन के उत्पादों के बहिष्कार की मांग लगातार जोर पकड़ रही है। चीन ने हालांकि अब तक अपने सैनिकों के मारे जाने की जानकारी साझा करने से इनकार किया है। इस घटना के बाद को चीन की कंपनियों द्वारा प्रायोजन की समीक्षा के लिए आईपीएल संचालन परिषद की बैठक बुलानी पड़ी लेकिन यह बैठक अब तक नहीं हो पाई है। सोमवार को भारत के चीन की 59 ऐप को प्रतिबंधित कर दिया। वाडिया ने मंगलवार को पीटीआई से कहा, ‘हमें देश की खातिर ऐसा (आईपीएल में चीन के प्रायोजकों से नाता तोड़ना) करना चाहिए। देश पहले है, पैसा बाद में आता है। और यह इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग है, चीन प्रीमियर लीग नहीं। इसे उदाहरण पेश करना चाहिए और रास्ता दिखाना चाहिए।’ उन्होंने कहा, ‘हां, शुरुआत में प्रायोजक ढूंढना मुश्किल होगा लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि पर्याप्त भारतीय प्रायोजक मौजूद हैं जो उनकी जगह ले सकते हैं। हमें देश और सरकार का सम्मान करना चाहिए और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण सैनिकों को जो हमारे लिए अपना जीवन जोखिम में डालते हैं।’ गलवान में भारतीय हिस्से की तरफ चीन द्वारा चौकी बनाए जाने का जब भारतीय सैनिकों ने विरोध किया तो चीन के सैनिकों ने पत्थरों, कील लगे डंडों और लोहे की सलाखों से उन पर हमला कर दिया। नाथुला में 1967 के बाद यह दोनों देशों की सेनाओं के बीच सबसे बड़ी झड़प थी। भारत ने तब लगभग 80 सैनिक गंवाये थे जबकि चीन के 300 से अधिक सैनिक मारे गए थे। चीन की मोबाइल फोन कंपनी वीवो आईपीएल की टाइटिल प्रायोजक है और 2022 तक चलने वाले करार के तहत वह प्रत्येक साल भारतीय क्रिकेट बोर्ड (बीसीसीआई) को 440 करोड़ रुपये देती है। आईपीएल से जुड़ी कंपनियों पेटीएम, स्विगी और ड्रीम इलेवन में भी चीन की कंपनियों का निवेश है। सिर्फ आईपीएल नहीं बल्कि टीमों को भी चीन की कंपनियां प्रायोजित करती हैं। वाडिया ने अपना रुख साफ कर दिया है लेकिन चेन्नै सुपर किंग्स सहित अन्य टीमों ने कहा कि वे सरकार के फैसले को मानेंगी। सीएसके के एक सूत्र ने कहा, ‘शुरुआत में उनकी जगह लेना मुश्किल होगा लेकिन अगर देश के खातिर ऐसा किया जाता है तो हमें ऐसा करना चाहिए।’ एक अन्य टीम के मालिक ने कहा, ‘सरकार को फैसला करने दीजिए, वे जो भी फैसला करेंगे हम उसे मानेंगे।’ वाडिया ने कहा कि इस विवादास्पद मामले में सरकार के निर्देशों का इंतजार करना सही नहीं है क्योंकि ‘इस समय देश के साथ खड़े रहना हमारी नैतिक जिम्मेदारी है’। उन्होंने कहा, ‘अगर मैं बीसीसीआई अध्यक्ष होता तो मैं कहता कि आगामी सत्र के लिए मुझे भारतीय प्रायोजक चाहिए।’ वाडिया ने साथ ही राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा का हवाला देकर चीन की ऐप को प्रतिबंधित करने के सरकार के फैसले का भी स्वागत किया।


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मौजूदा गेंदबाजों के सामने शायद बेहतर बल्लेबाज : महेला जयर्वधने

मुंबईश्रीलंका के पूर्व कप्तान ने कहा है कि मौजूदा गेंदबाजों की तुलना पूर्व खिलाड़ियों से करना गलत होगा, क्योंकि जसप्रीत बुमराह और कागिसो रबादा के सामने शायद पहले से बेहतर बल्लेबाज हैं। उन्होंने कहा, ‘अगर आप आज के दौर के सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले शीर्ष 10 गेंदबाजों को देखेंगे तो उन्होंने अपना शुरुआती करियर उस दौर में बिताया है। मैंने कपिल देव और कर्टनी वॉल्श को नहीं खेला क्योंकि मैंने उनके बाद क्रिकेट शुरू की।’ जयवर्धने ने ईएसपीएनक्रिकइंफो पर संजय मांजरेकर से बात करते हुए कहा, ‘तब मुथैया मुरलीधरन, शेन वार्न, ग्लैन मैक्ग्रा, अनिल कुंबले, भज्जी (हरभजन सिंह), सकलैन मुश्ताक, वसीम अकरम, वकार यूनिस थे। इनके आंकड़े इनके बारे में बताते हैं।’ उन्होंने कहा, ‘हमें अभी देखना है कि मौजूदा गेंदबाजों की पौध उन आंकड़ों तक पहुंचती है या नहीं। मौजूदा गेंदबाज शायद बेहतर बल्लेबाजी ईकाई के सामने खेल रहे हैं।’ जयवर्धने ने सभी प्रारूपों में श्रीलंका के लिए कुल 652 मैच खेले हैं और वह दुनिया के महान बल्लेबाजों में गिने जाते हैं।


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Leroy Sane set to leave Manchester City for Bayern Munich in deal worth up to 60 million euros

Manchester City have agreed to sell winger Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich in a deal worth up to 60 million euros ($67 million), a person familiar with the deal said.

Bayern is set to make an initial payment of 49 million euros and City could receive a further 11 million euros based on Sane's achievements with the German champions, the person told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity, confirming British media reports, because details of the deal have not been made public.

The 24-year-old Germany international, who joined City from Schalke in 2016, only had one year remaining on his contract in Manchester.

Sane only made his return to action last week after recovering from knee ligament damage sustained in the Community Shield in August.

City manager Pep Guardiola has been prepared for Sane's exit, saying last week there was no urgency to sign a left-sided replacement.

"We have enough good players up front," Guardiola said. "Gabriel (Jesus) can play on the left, (Phil) Foden can play on the left. We have Raheem (Sterling). Most of them are in good condition. ... I think we have other priorities, maybe. I don't know if after the coronavirus, whether the financial situation for the club will change. We will see at the end of this season."

While the Bundesliga campaign ended last weekend with Bayern defending the title, the Premier League runs until the end of July after being suspended for three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Both City and Bayern remain in the Champions League, which is due to resume with last-16 second legs in August. Sane wouldn't be able to play for Bayern in the European competition even if the deal was completed by then.



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Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo's rocket powers Juventus to 3-1 win at Genoa, restores four point lead at top of standings

Rome: Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a long-range rocket on a night when each Juventus goal was more spectacular than the other in a 3-1 win at relegation-threatened Genoa.

Chasing a record-extending ninth straight Serie A title, the victory restored Juventus' four-point lead over Lazio, which won 2-1 at Torino earlier Tuesday.

Since losing the Italian Cup final to Napoli in a penalty shootout, Juventus have won all three of its league matches in the restart.

"We produced a ton of chances and we scored three beautiful goals," Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said. "That shows that our physical condition is improving."

Paulo Dybala opened the scoring shortly after the break by evading three defenders before firing in a low shot that Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin, who is on loan from Juventus, could only get a weak hand on.

Seven minutes later it was Ronaldo's turn. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner gathered a pass near midfield, charged toward the goal and unleashed a blistering effort from 22 yards (meters) into the top corner past the outstretched Perin.

It was Ronaldo's first goal in open play of the restart after converting penalties in his previous two matches, and it raised his total to 24 in 25 Serie A matches this season.

Not to be outdone, substitute Douglas Costa made it 3-0 by curling in a shot from beyond the area inside the far post as Genoa's defense looked on helplessly.

Andrea Pinamonti then pulled one back for Genoa from a tight angle.

Dybala and Ronaldo had scored while playing together only once before the break for the coronavirus pandemic. Since the restart, they've scored together in three out of three games.

"They're looking for each other more and they've realized that by helping each other they can both become much more productive," Sarri said.

LAZIO COMEBACK

Three days after coming back to beat Fiorentina 2-1, Lazio did it again to beat Torino by the same score.

Ciro Immobile and Marco Parolo scored second-half goals to cancel out an early penalty from Andrea Belotti.

A handball from Immobile led to Bellotti's penalty and means the striker will miss Saturday's game against AC Milan with a suspension.

But Immobile made up for his error with an expert finish shortly after the break to raise his total to 29 goals in 29 games - on pace to break Gonzalo Higuain's Serie A record of 36 goals in 2015-16.

Immobile also matched his personal best for a Serie A season set two years ago.

Parolo scored the winner with a deflected shot from just beyond the area.

Torino is 14th, six points above the drop zone.



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LaLiga: Lionel Messi records 700th goal in Barcelona's bitter draw to Atletico Madrid; Real Mallorca thump Celta Vigo

Madrid: Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal for club and country before Atletico Madrid came back to draw 2-2 in the Spanish league on Tuesday and deal Barcelona’s title hopes a major blow.

Barcelona’s third draw in four rounds left it in second place, one point behind leader Real Madrid. Madrid hosts Getafe on Thursday with a chance to open up a four-point lead with five more matches remaining.

Barcelona was two points ahead of Madrid when the league was halted in March because of the coronavirus outbreak.

While Madrid has won five of five since the resumption after a three-month stoppage, Barcelona has only won three of six. The pressure is increasing on coach Quique Setién, who took over the team in mid-season with the task of rekindling its attacking spirit.

“It is too bad because we keep dropping points and getting further and further away from the title,” Setién said. “But we have to keep fighting.”

Barcelona struck first in the 11th minute when Atlético striker Diego Costa inadvertently redirected a corner by Messi into his own net.

Costa’s night got worse shortly after when his penalty was blocked by Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Atlético, however, got to retake the spot kick when a video review determined that the Barcelona goalkeeper had moved off his line too early.

Saúl Ñíguez stepped up instead of Costa on the second attempt and converted to level the score in the 19th.

Messi restored the host’s lead in 56th by coolly scoring a penalty in the “Panenka” style, chipping it softly past goalie Jan Oblak. The goal was Messi’s 630th club goal to go with 70 for his Argentina. It was also his league-leading 22nd goal of the season.

Atlético responded again through the speed of forward Yannick Carrasco, who was tripped by Nelson Semedo and sent Saúl back to the spot. Ter Stegen got a hand on his penalty but not enough to keep it out.

Diego Simeone’s Atlético remained undefeated in the six matches since the competition resumed. It stayed in third place, 12 points behind Madrid.

Simeone left forward João Félix on the bench until the second half in favor of the in-form midfielder Marcos Llorente, who is thriving in support of the attack.

Llorente led the attack early on, but Carrasco with his speed on the left flank proved to be the visitors’ biggest weapon. Twice the Belgian forward burst into the box on a counterattack and was taken down by late tackles from Arturo Vidal and Semedo.

“Carrasco came back from the stoppage in better shape, and is now back to playing at his best level,” Simeone said about his forward, who is in his second stint with the club.

Setién opted for leaving Messi and Luis Suárez alone up front and adding an extra midfielder in youngster Riqui Puig, keeping forwards Antoine Griezmann and Ansu Fati on the bench. Puig had one of his best performances for Barcelona, showing his passing and ball control skills as he linked up well with Messi and his other teammates.

Barcelona is not blowing out rivals like it used to, but its main problem is its failure to protect leads. It also went ahead twice at Celta Vigo on Saturday only to concede twice to draw 2-2.

“All the games that are left are super important and all points we drop hurt our chances,” the 20-year-old Puig said after his second straight start. “The other day the same thing happened, they were able to fight back in games we were winning thanks to our silly mistake or lapses in concentration.”

Messi helped put Barcelona ahead when he struck a corner low and hard at the near post, where Costa tried to clear it but instead let it hit the inside of his leg. The ball bounced off the turf and left Oblak no chance.

Before his penalty, Messi almost curled in a shot from the right side that came inches from bending into the far corner of the goal.

Barcelona’s best chance to get the winner came from Vidal, who fired a shot just by the post with 20 minutes to go.

Sevilla wins

Oliver Torres scored a brace as Sevilla eased to a 3-0 at relegation-threatened Leganés to strengthen its hold on fourth place and the last Champions League spot.

Rekindled hope

Mallorca’s 5-1 rout of Celta Vigo rekindled its hopes of avoiding relegation.

Mallorca’s biggest victory of the season moved it into 18th place, five points behind Celta, which is clinging to safety in 17th.

Spanish league games are being played without fans due to the health regulations regarding COVID-19 and teams are playing every three nights to finish the competition by 19 July .



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नई दिल्ली श्रीलंका ने विश्व कप 2011 क्रिकेट वर्ल्ड कप के फाइनल (2011 World Cup Final) की न्यायिक जांच कराने का फैसला किया है। श्रीलंका में इन दिनों यह आरोप फिर चर्चा में है कि क्रिकेट वर्ल्ड कप फाइनल सन 2011 को भारत को 'बेच' दिया गया था। खेल मंत्रालय के सचिव केडीएस रुवानचंद्रा ने समाचार एजेंसी एएफपी को बताया कि यह जांच पुलिस को सौंप दी गई है। खेलों से जुड़ी पुलिस की स्पेशल इंस्टिगेटिंग यूनिट इसकी जांच करेगी। पूर्व खेल मंत्री महिंदानंद अलुथगामगे (Mahindananda Aluthgamage) ने आरोप लगाया था कि 2011 का विश्व कप श्रीलंका ने भारत को सौंप दिया था। उन्होंने कहा था कि मुझे लगता है कि अब मैं इस बारे में बात कर सकता हूं मैं खिलाड़ियों को कोई से नहीं जोड़ रहा हूं लेकिन कुछ सेक्शन इसमें जुड़े हुए थे। श्रीलंका ने अर्जुना रणतुंगा (Arjuna Ranatunga) की कप्तानी में आखिरी बार 1996 में वर्ल्ड कप जीता था। इस टीम के कप्तान रहे रणतुंगा ने भी 2011 के वर्ल्ड कप के नतीजों पर हैरानी जताते हुए पहले इसकी जांच करने की बात कही है। स्थानीय मीडिया रिपोर्ट में कहा गया है कि पूर्व कप्तान और 2011 वर्ल्ड कप के फाइनल के चीफ सिलेक्टर रहे अरविंद डिसिल्वा को जांच एजेंसियों ने मंगलवार को बुलाया है। श्रीलंका ने वर्ल्ड कप 2011 के फाइनल में 50 ओवर में छह विकेट पर 274 रन का लक्ष्य बना और बनाया। श्रीलंकाई टीम ने मजबूत शुरुआत की थी और सचिन तेंडुलकर (Sachin Tendulkar) 18 रन बनाकर पविलियन लौट गए थे। भारत ने मैच में बहुत अच्छी वापसी की थी। श्रीलंकाई टीम की फील्डिंग भी काफी खराब रही थी जिससे भारतीय बल्लेबाजों को काफी मदद मिली। गौतम गंभीर (Gautam Gambhir) ने 97 रनों की पारी खेली थी। आखिर में महेंद्र सिंह धोनी (91) (Mahendra Singh Dhoni Six) ने छक्का लगाकर कुमार संगाकारा की टीम को मात दी। वानखेड़े स्टेडियम में हुए फाइनल में भारत ने 6 विकेट से जीत हासिल की थी। संगकारा ने कहा था कि अलुथगामगे को अपने आरोप आईसीसी के साथ साझा करने चाहिए। श्रीलंका में पहले भी अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट में फिक्सिंग के मामले उठ चुके हैं। 2018 में इंग्लैंड के खिलाफ टेस्ट सीरीज के दौरान भी ऐसे आरोप लगे थे।


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South African cricketers return to training after approval from sports ministry

Led by Quinton de Kock, South Africa's 44 cricketers, who are part of a men's high performance squad, have returned to training amid the COVID-19 pandemic after getting approval from the country's sports ministry.

Cricketing activities in South Africa have been suspended since 15 March, when the domestic one-day event was in progression.

Around the same time, the men's national team was touring India for a three-match ODI series, which had to be postponed after the rained off opener due to the pandemic.

South African cricketers returned to training. Image courtesy: Twitter/@OfficialCSA

South African cricketers returned to training. Image courtesy: Twitter/@OfficialCSA

South Africa has reported more than 1,38,000 COVID-19 cases with over 2,400 deaths.

According to Cricket South Africa, the players will train in small monitored groups with identified coaches from their nearest franchise teams.

The sessions will be in accordance with the guidelines set out by the CSA COVID-19 steering committee and approved by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD).

"We engaged with the NICD who were comfortable with our protocols and responses to their queries for further details in some respects," CSA Chief Medical Officer, Shuaib Manjra said.

"Our prevention programme, besides the regular testing of players and support staff, is predicated on personal hygiene measures and creating a sanitised ecosystem.

"COVID-19 compliance managers at each venue have assumed responsibility to ensure all the elements of the protocol are implemented," he added.

Plans for the commencement of training for the women's High Performance training squad are still being deliberated upon.

The training sessions will be closed to the media until CSA makes provision for a media opportunity. This includes photographers.

Training Squad:

Quinton de Kock, Dean Elgar, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Junior Dala, Theunis de Bruyn, Rassie van der Dussen, Shaun von Berg, Dwaine Pretorius, Henrich Klaasen, Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Andile Phehlukwayo, David Miller, Sarel Erwee, Khaya Zondo, Daryn Dupavillon, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Keagan Petersen, Imran Tahir, Lutho Sipamla, Edward Moore, Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala, Glenton Stuurman, Jon-Jon Smuts, Rudi Second, Pite van Biljon, Raynaard van Tonder, Gerald Coetzee, Pieter Malan, Zubayr Hamza, Janneman Malan, Faf du Plessis, Tony de Zorzi, Beuran Hendricks, Nandre Burger, George Linde and Kyle Verreynne.



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आज भी सचिन को आउट करने के लम्हे को लफ्जों में बयान नहीं कर सकता: भुवनेश्वर कुमार

एस. सहारॉय, चेन्नै जब 19 साल के थे तब पहली बार चर्चा में आए। उन्होंने साल 2009 में सचिन तेंडुलकर को जीरो पर आउट किया। यह घरेलू क्रिकेट में पहला मौका था जब सचिन खाता नहीं खोल पाए थे। उत्तर प्रदेश की ओर से खेलते हुए भुवनेश्वर ने अपने स्पैल की 14वीं गेंद पर आउट किया था। दाएं हाथ के इस तेज गेंदबाज की कटर सचिन के बल्ले का अंदरूनी किनारा लेते हुई पैड से टकराई और हवा में उछल गई। डीप शॉर्ट लेग पर खड़े फील्डर ने दौड़कर कैच लपका। इस बात को 11 साल बीत चुके हैं लेकिन आज भी इसे याद करके भुवनेश्वर कुमार के रौंगटे खड़े हो जाते हैं। उन्होंने एक वेबीनार में कहा, 'मैं खुशकिस्मत था कि उन्हें आउट कर पाया। मैं शब्दों में बयां नहीं कर सकता। इस तरह के लम्हों को आप सिर्फ महसूस कर सकते हो बयां नहीं कर सकते।' भुवनेश्वर इसका श्रेय पूर्व भारतीय बल्लेबाज और यूपी की टीम के कप्तान रहे मोहम्मद कैफ को देते हैं जिन्होंने उस गैरपरंपरागत पोजीशन पर फील्डर को तैनात किया। उन्होंने कहा, 'यह उस तरह की कटर गेंद थी जिसने आखिरी लम्हे पर अपनी लाइन नहीं बदली। दुनिया में ऐसे बहुत अधिक गेंदबाज नहीं हैं जिन्हें इस तरह की गेंद में महारत हासिल हो। और मैं हमेशा कहता हूं कि इस विकेट का श्रेय मोहम्मद कैफ को जाता है। वह इसलिए वह फील्डर बहुत अजीब जगह पर था। आमतौर पर वहां कोई फील्डर नहीं होता। लेकिन गेंद उस फील्डर के पास गई और उसने कैच लपकने में कोई गलती नहीं की। मैं फिर कहता हूं कि विकेट का श्रेय कैफ को दिया जाना चाहिए।' भुवी ने मैच से पहले की एक और घटना को याद किया। उन्होंने कहा, 'हम एक ही होटल में रुके हुए थे। तो मैं होटल में अपने कमरे से बार आया और देखा कि सचिन तेंडुलकर का कमरा मेरे कमरे के साथ में है। तो मैं अपने कमरे में वापस चला गया। जब सचिन पाजी अपने कमरे से बाहर निकले और लिफ्ट की ओर चले तभी मैं बाहर आया।' भुवी ने कहा, 'लिफ्ट के अंदर, मैं उन्हें नोटिस कर रहा था और वह अपने फोन में बिजी थे। मैं उनसे इतना प्रभावित था कि बस यही देख रहा था कि मैच से पहले वह कैसा व्यवहार करते हैं। जब मैं उन्हें बोलिंग कर रहा था मेरे दिमाग में यह चल रहा था कि अब मैं सचिन को बोलिंग कर रहा हूं। मैं इस पर फोकस नहीं कर रहा था कि मुझे कैसी बोलिंग करनी है। 19 साल का एक लड़का दुनिया के बेस्ट बल्लेबाज को बोलिंग करने वााला था और उसे यह नहीं पता था कि वह क्या करने वाला है। यह मेरे लिए बहुत यादगार लम्हा था।'


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Turning Point: 'Olympic medal made me,' boxer Vijender Singh recounts the moment that changed his life

Editor's Note: In every athletes' life comes a moment that flips his/her career around. A solitary slice of inspiration, a date with destiny, an important result, a wise word, the proverbial turning point may arrive in any shape or form and end up defining the said athlete. In Turning Point, Firstpost's latest weekly series, we look at some such moments.

It has been close to 12 years since Vijender Singh scripted history at the Beijing Olympics. By beating Ecuador's Carlos Góngora 9-4 in the quarter-finals of the 75 kg category, Vijender qualified for the semi-final, thereby assuring an Olympic medal for the country. Vijender eventually lost the semi-final bout against Emilio Correa of Cuba, but it didn't take the sheen away from a remarkable achievement. To win an Olympic medal is a special feat in itself, but to do it for a nation not known to produce many world-class Olympians made it incredibly special.

Vijender's medal, along with Abhinav Bindra's gold in shooting and wrestler Sushil Kumar's bronze was celebrated across the country. Three individual Olympic medals was then the highest count India had ever won in an Olympic Games. I t doesn't come as a surprise when Vijender picks the Beijing glory as his career's major turning point.

"For me, it is definitely the Olympic medal. Before 2008 Games, nobody knew me. That Olympic medal made me. It gave me a name, it gave me everything. So that is my career's biggest turning point," Vijender told Firstpost. 

"Before the Olympics, I was already an Asian Games medallist (bronze in 2006 Doha Games) and a Commonwealth Games medallist (silver in 2006 Melbourne Games) but not many knew me. When I used to go out, nobody recognised me. It all changed after the Olympic medal. When I reached the airport, there were many people waiting for me. So yes, it was the turning point," Vijender added.

To an extent, Vijender's run in the campaign was surprising. In his words, Vijender was an underdog. Big results were expected of boxers Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar in the Olympics and therefore, there was less pressure on Vijender. He was also the last boxer to qualify for the mega event.

"That time, Akhil Kumar was in the limelight and he was everyone's favourite. Nobody was expecting that I would get a medal because I was the last one to qualify. I was clearly an underdog. I focussed on each bout at a time, not thinking much about the bigger picture. When I started winning, everybody started noticing and thought maybe I can end up getting a medal for the country. I never thought about getting the medal, I was just trying my best."

Vijender has an unbeaten record in pro boxing.

Vijender has an unbeaten record in pro boxing.

Both Akhil Kumar and Jitender put up valiant performances before losing their quarter-final bouts.

It is this approach, of not taking pressure and just doing the best, that has worked for Vijender throughout his life. A big believer in staying calm, he took a fancy to meditation before the 2008 Beijing Games and it played a vital role, more than the technical aspects, in his successful campaign.

"I was yet to qualify for the Olympics so that was creating a lot of pressure. I used to do a lot of meditation to remain calm and was just hoping that I first qualify. It helped me immensely," the 34-year-old recalled.

Obsessing about winning can have its merits and demerits and it is all about striking the right balance.

"Don't think about anything. Just give your best. Don't take the pressure of winning a medal. Just try your best and God will take care of rest of the things."

Vijender was only 22 when he won the Olympic medal and became an overnight sensation. In a country starved of Olympic success, Vijender received the kind of fame and adulation usually reserved for top cricketers. He became a part of popular culture thanks to his participation in ramp shows and taking up various endorsements. He even indulged in acting, featuring in a Hindi film 'Fugly'. It was surprising yet refreshing to see a non-cricketer claiming is ground.

Despite the new-found celebrity, Vijender knew his priorities. He went on to win a bronze medal at the 2009 AIBA World Championships and followed it up with more success at the 2010 Asian Games where he defeated the then world champion Abbos Atoev of Uzbekistan to clinch gold. He also won medals in 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth Games.

At 34, Vijender is far from being done. He turned pro in 2015 and boasts an impressive 12-0 record. Looking back now, it is highly impressive to see what an 'underdog' has achieved. There have been many highs in his sporting career but the turning point, Vijender admits, arrived on that unforgettable day in Beijing.



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Golfer Nick Watney bored in isolation, nervous about how he became first on PGA Tour to test positive for coronavirus

Monday marked the 10th day of self-isolation for Nick Watney, the minimum required for PGA Tour players who test positive for the new coronavirus.

He said he is feeling good except for some minor fatigue, perhaps brought on by a major case of boredom, and except for the distinction of becoming the first of what now is five players and two caddies who have tested positive since the PGA Tour returned amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I will say, it's not the greatest feeling being the first to get it," Watney said in his first interview since he was notified 19 June at the the RBC Heritage of his positive test.

"Some things are so vague around this thing," he said. "The symptoms ... some people get this, some get that. I haven't had a fever or cough the whole time, no shortness of breath. Maybe that's the reason it's so scary. I still don't know how or where I got it."

He lost his sense of smell, a sensation he described as "gnarly," but said that is coming back. And perhaps the strangest sensation is being at a golf resort without playing golf.

He remains in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the PGA Tour has moved on to Connecticut, and now Detroit this week, and then two weeks in Ohio. The show goes on.

"Very, very boring," he said. "Being on the road and not playing golf is a weird feeling."

Three more players tested positive during the Travelers Championship — Cameron Champ before the tournament started, Denny McCarthy after his first round and Dylan Frittelli after he missed the cut. Two caddies tested positive, which caused a chain reaction of withdrawals. Harris English tested positive Monday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

Watney spent part of Monday arranging for a rental car for the 17-hour drive to Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Amber, and their four children, ranging in age from 6 years to 6 months.

"I don't want to fly at this point," he said. "I just think all this could be a waste of time if I left early and got someone else sick. I'd feel terrible."

He said his wife was nervous when he called her the day of the test. She managed to get herself and the children tested the following day, and the tests came back negative. A week later, none has any symptoms.

Watney laughed at the notion he might be responsible for PGA Tour players all getting a WHOOP strap, which can provide early indications of the virus. That was part of the tour trying to tighten its protocols as it continues its schedule.

The strap is what alerted Watney.

He bought one a year ago to study his sleep pattern and other health metrics, trying to do everything possible to help the 39-year-old add to his five PGA Tour victories and one appearance in the Presidents Cup.

He typically takes 14 breaths a minute. When he woke up Friday at Harbour Town, it was up to 18, which concerned him. So he asked for a test and was at the golf course when he received the call saying he had tested positive.

"Once you're a member of the WHOOP service, they're always talking about performance," he said. "They also sent out data from users who have gotten the virus. A common thing was the respiratory rate. I read an article they had published, and it was alarming. I didn't wake up short of breath. It wasn't difficult to breathe. But this thing has tracked my respiratory rate. And based on that, I thought I should be tested."

Watney is known to be polite to a fault, and his biggest worry was spreading the virus. He texted Rory McIlroy, whom he saw on the practice green ("at a distance," McIlroy said) before getting his result. Sergio Garcia, who flew with him from Austin to Hilton Head, said Watney texted him constantly. "He must have said, 'Sorry,' to me 25 times," Garcia said.

The tour identified 11 people with whom Watney had contact. They were tested twice, with all results negative.

"I was very, very nervous about giving it to other people," Watney said. "I don't know how I got it. I don't feel as though I was reckless. That part is scary. It's like this invisible, silent thing."

Watney said he went to the grocery store one time during the week of the tournament. The island was busy because of the start of summer vacation, with restaurants full and parking lots packed.

Since the positive test, Watney has been in his room. He said Bill Haas' wife, Julie, went to the store and brought him 10 bags of groceries. He has spent time on the phone calling those who have checked up on him — players, caddies, RBC Heritage tournament director Steve Wilmot.

Watney went three months without playing and made it through three rounds — he missed the cut at Colonial — before it was time to stop. He is No. 123 in the FedEx Cup standings, and the positive test cost him at least a month of competition. No worries there — with the shortened season, his status will be unchanged for next season.

He said he would feel safe after three straight days of no symptoms. He plans to start the two-day road trip on Wednesday.

"I'll mask up when I find a motel," he said.



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इंग्लिश काउंटी चैम्पियनशिप की शुरुआत 1 अगस्त से होगी

लंदन इंग्लैंड एंड वेल्स क्रिकेट बोर्ड (ईसीबी) ने पेशेवर पुरुष काउंटी क्रिकेट सीजन को एक अगस्त से शुरू करने का फैसला किया है। ने कहा है कि जिस प्रारूप में काउंटी सीजन के बाकी बचे मैच खेले जाने हैं उन पर फैसला जुलाई की शुरुआत में 18 प्रथम श्रेणी काउंटी की सहमति के बाद लिया जाएगा और इसके बाद नया कार्यक्रम जारी किया जाएगा। महिला घरेलू सर्किट 2020 को आयोजित करने को लेकर ईसीबी प्रतिबद्ध है लेकिन यह नए महिला एलीट घरेलू ढांचे से अलग हो सकता है। महिला एलीट घरेलू टूर्नामेंट पुरुष काउंटी सेटअप के बराबर है और इसे आठ क्षेत्रों से मिलकर बनाया गया है। महामारी के दौरान नई प्रतियोगिता के लिए नया ढांचा बनाना बहुत मुश्किल होगा। महिलाओं और पुरुषों के घरेलू सीजन को लेकर प्लानिंग सरकार और स्वास्थ विशेषज्ञों की सलाह पर निर्भर रहेगी क्योंकि बोर्ड के लिए खिलाड़ियों, स्टाफ, अधिकारियों का स्वास्थ्य प्राथमिकता है। ईसीबी बोर्ड ने साथ ही पुरुष प्रथम श्रेणी काउंटी खिलाड़ियों की ट्रेनिंग को शुरू करने के लिए एक जुलाई की तारीख तय की है। ईसीबी के मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी टॉम हैरिसन ने कहा, ‘यह हमारे खेल के लिए अहम कदम है कि हम हमारे पुरुषों के घरेलू सीजन को एक अगस्त से शुरू करने को तैयार हैं। इस कदम का काउंटी क्रिकेट से जुड़ा हर शख्स स्वागत करेगा।’ उन्होंने कहा, ‘इसके लिए 18 प्रथम श्रेणी काउंटी टीमों, प्रोफेशनल क्रिकेटर्स एसोसिएशन और ईसीबी के बीच चर्चा की गई है। यह बात बताना जरूरी है कि सभी चर्चा में हमारे खिलाड़ियों, स्टाफ और अधिकारियों की सुरक्षा प्राथमिकता रही है। सरकार के निमयों के हिसाब से हम अपनी रणनीति और तैयारियां शुरू करेंगे।’


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रूट की गैर मौजूदगी में कप्तानी करने पर भी मेरी शैली नहीं बदलेगी : स्टोक्स

लंदनस्टार हरफनमौला ने कहा कि वेस्टइंडीज के खिलाफ टेस्ट सीरीज के पहले मैच में अगर नियमित कप्तान की गैर-मौजूदगी में इंग्लैंड की कप्तानी करने पर भी उनके खेलने की शैली नहीं बदलेगी। रूट अपने दूसरे बच्चे के जन्म के कारण आठ जुलाई से शुरू हो रहे पहले टेस्टमें नहीं खेलेंगे जिनकी जगह स्टोक्स को कप्तानी दी जा सकती है। स्टोक्स ने बीबीसी से कहा, ‘मैं हमेशा अपनी प्रतिबद्धता और खेलने के तरीके से मिसाल कायम करना चाहता हूं। कप्तानी मिलने पर भी मेरी तरीका नहीं बदलेगा।’ पिछले साल विश्व कप और एशेज सीरीज में इंग्लैंड की शानदार जीत के नायक रहे स्टोक्स ने कहा, ‘मैं बल्लेबाजी और गेंदबाजी दोनों में सकारात्मक प्रभाव छोड़ना चाहता हूं । हालात के अनुरूप में जो भी कर रहा हूं, मैं सकारात्मक रास्ता चुनता हूं।’ अगर स्टोक्स कप्तानी करते हैं तो ऐंड्रू फ्लिंटॉफ के बाद टीम की कमान संभालने वाले वह पहले हरफनमौला होंगे । वह 2017 में उपकप्तान बने थे लेकिन ब्रिस्टल में एक नाइटक्लब के बाहर झड़प के बाद अपना स्थान गंवा दिया था। उन्होंने कहा, ‘इंग्लैंड की कप्तानी करना फख्र की बात है । भले ही जिंदगी में एक ही बार यह कहने का मौका मिले कि हां मैने इंग्लैंड की कप्तानी की है।’ उन्होंने कहा, ‘हमारी टीम में कई अनुभवी खिलाड़ी हैं जिनसे मैं राय लूंगा। सभी की सलाह से लिए गए फैसले अच्छे होते हैं।’


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भारत में टिकटॉक पर बैन- रविचंद्रन अश्विन ने लिए डेविड वॉर्नर से मजे

नई दिल्ली भारत सरकार ने सोमवार को टिकटॉक समेत कुल 59 चीनी ऐप्स पर बैन लगा दिया। भारतीय ऑफ स्पिनर ने इस बात को लेकर ऑस्ट्रेलिया के सलामी बल्लेबाज और सोशल मीडिया के स्टार के रूप में उबर रहे से मजाक किया है। भारत और चीन के बीच बढ़ते तनाव के बीच सोमवार को भारत सरकार ने चीन ऐप्स पर डाटा और निजी जानकारियों के उल्लघंन का आरोप लगाते हुए 59 चीनी ऐप्स को बैन कर दिया। अश्विन ने इस खबर के ट्वीट पर एप्पो (अब) अनवर @davidwarner31, डेविड वॉर्नर टिक टॉक पर काफी ऐक्टिव हैं। कोविड-19 वैश्विक महामारी के दौरान क्रिकेट गतिविधियां ठप्प पड़ी हैं। और इस वक्त में वॉर्नर ने टिकटॉक पर अपने डांस वीडियो बनाकर खूब शेयर किए। इसमें उनकी पत्नी और बेटियां भी खूब थिरकतीं नजर आईं। वॉर्नर के ये वीडियो भारत में काफी ज्यादा पसंद किए जाते हैं। अश्विन ने अपने फन वीडियो के बारे में एक मीडिया हाउस को बताया था कि आखिर क्यों वह सोशल मीडिया पर स्विच हुए। उन्होंने कहा था कि वह लोगों के चेहरे पर स्माइल लाना चाहते थे। उन्होंने कहा था, 'हमें कुछ अलग सोचना था। मैं लोगों के चेहरे पर मुस्कान लाना चाहता था। चाहे वह टिकटॉक, टि्वटर और इंस्टाग्राम हो। मेरा परिवार और मैं ऐसा कर पाएं।'


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Premier League: Ben Mee's header helps Burnley register win over Crystal Palace

Ben Mee marked his 300th league appearance for Burnley by clinching a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Monday and keeping his team in an unexpected push for European qualification.

A three-year wait for a goal ended for Mee with a header from Ashley Westwood’s free kick in the 62nd minute, moving Burnley up to eighth in the English Premier League — seven points from the Champions League places with six games to go.

Burnley was without Jay Rodriguez — the match-winner against Watford on Thursday — and due to a lack of options Sean Dyche could replace him with only defender Erik Pieters.

Burnley's Ben Mee, second left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Burnley at Selhurst Park, in London, England, Monday, June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Catherine Ivill,Pool)

“Coming into the night with a depleted squad, with only one senior boy on the bench, and playing like we did tonight, it shows the character, it shows we’re together," Mee told Amazon Prime. “To get a goal is nice. I’ve had chances cleared off the line or good saves so it’s nice to finally get one in.

"It wasn’t a great ball from Westy (Westwood), it wasn’t what we worked on but you’ve got to make the best of it!”

Speculation over Dyche’s position continues as the manager said “the dynamic of the club has changed somewhat” during the 100 days of lockdown.

“It’s been interesting to compute and to make sense of,” Dyche said. “But you saw a group tonight fully motivated, as am I.”

Palace remained 11th after losing at an empty Selhurst Park due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“We didn’t play anywhere near as well as we wanted,” Palace manager Roy Hodgson said. “We were better in the second half but unfortunately we conceded a goal from a set play, a goal we were disappointed to concede, and then we’re fighting an uphill battle against a well-organized side.

“We need goals but at the moment we don’t have an awful lot of front players to choose from and if they get injured it becomes more difficult.”



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LaLiga: Jaime Mata's brace moves Getafe closer to Champions League spot with win over Real Sociedad

Madrid: Jaime Mata scored in each half as Getafe defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in the Spanish league on Monday to move closer to a Champions League spot.

Mata's double moved Getafe within two points of Sevilla, which holds the fourth and final qualification berth for the European club competition next season. Sevilla lost ground after being held by Valladolid to 1-1 on Friday.

It was the first post-break win for Getafe, which had drawn three in a row after resuming with a loss at Granada.

“This win helps us regain our confidence,” Mata said.

It was the fifth straight game without a win for Sociedad since the pandemic break. It stayed in seventh place, seven points from Sevilla.

A pair of mistakes by Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro led to Mata's goals in the 20th and 83rd minutes. Remiro's bad pass to a teammate prompted the first-half penalty kick converted by Mata, and in the second goal the goalkeeper couldn't close his legs fast enough to keep the ball from going through.

Adnan Januzaj scored for Sociedad in the 55th after the linesman initially disallowed the goal for offside.

Getafe next visits leader Real Madrid on Thursday, while Sociedad hosts last-placed Espanyol.



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सनथ जयसूर्या ने अपने बल्ले से वे कमाल किए जो उस समय सोचे भी नहीं जा सकते थे। महज 48 गेंद पर शतक हो या फिर 17 गेंद पर हाफ सेंचुरी। जयसूर्या का नाम ही आक्रामक बल्लेबाजी का पर्याय बन गया था। गेंदबाज के रूप में शुरुआत करने के बाद तब के श्रीलंकाई कोच डेव वॉटमोर और कप्तान अर्जुन राणातुंगा ने जयसूर्या को सलामी बल्लेबाज बनाया। और फिर इसके बाद रमेश कालूविताराना के साथ मिलकर उन्होंने एक ऐसी सलामी जोड़ी बनाई जो दुनियाभर के गेंदबाजों के लिए खौफ बन गई। गेंद शॉर्ट हो या फुल, जयसूर्या का हमला पूरा रहता था। बेशक, वह ऐसे बल्लेबाज रहे जिन्होंने वनडे क्रिकेट को बदलकर रख दिया।

आज सनथ जयसूर्या का 51वां जन्मदिन है। आज ही के दिन 1969 को श्रीलंका के इस महान खिलाड़ी का जन्म हुआ था। जयसूर्या ने क्रिकेटीय दुनिया पर अपनी खतरनाक बल्लेबाजी का असर छोड़ा। 1996 में जब श्रीलंका ने वर्ल्ड कप जीता तो वह प्लेयर ऑफ द टूर्नमेंट रहे।

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जयसूर्या सिर्फ वनडे में ही धमाका करने वाले नहीं थे। उन्होंने भारत के खिलाफ कोलंबो में 1997-98 में 340 रनों की पारी खेली थी जो उस समय किसी श्रीलंकाई बल्लेबाज द्वारा बनाया गया सर्वाधिक स्कोर था। इसके बाद इंग्लैंड के खिलाफ ओवल में 213 रनों की पारी खेली।

साउथ अफ्रीका के खिलाफ घरेलू सीरीज में 2000-01 में उन्होंने सिर्फ 156 गेंद पर 148 रन ठोक दिए। गॉल में इस मैच में साउथ अफ्रीका को पारी की हार मिली।

साल 2007 में वह वनडे इंटरनैशनल में 300 विकेट पूरे करने वाले तीसरे स्पिनर बने। इसके साथ ही वह 400 वनडे इंटरनैशनल मैच खेलने वाले पहले क्रिेकटर भी बने।



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गांगुली ने भारतीय क्रिकेट की मानसिकता बदली, धोनी इसे आगे लेकर गए : राजपूत

नई दिल्ली 2007 टी 20 विश्व कप में भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के मैनेजर थे, जब भारत ने इस खिताब को अपने नाम किया था। राजपूत का मानना है कि की कप्तानी में पूर्व कप्तान और मौजूदा बीसीसीआई अध्यक्ष और का मिश्रण है। राजपूत का मानना है कि गांगुली की भारत में क्रिकेट खेलने के तरीके में बदलाव लाने में एक बड़ी भूमिका रही और धोनी इसे आगे लेकर गए जब वह 2007 में टीम के कप्तान बने। राजपूत ने स्पोटर्सक्रीड़ा से कहा, ‘गांगुली खिलाड़ियों को आत्मविश्वास देते थे और उन्होंने भारतीय टीम की मानसिकता में बदलाव किया और मुझे लगता है कि धोनी इसी चीज को लेकर आगे गए। अगर धोनी को लगता कि किसी खिलाड़ी में काबिलियत है, वो उन्हें पूरे मौके देने की कोशिश करते थे।’ पूर्व मैनेजर ने कहा कि धोनी की कप्तानी में राहुल द्रविड़ और गांगुली का मिश्रण है। उन्होंने कहा, ‘ईमानदारी से कहूं तो वह काफी शांत रहते हैं। एक कप्तान को मैदान पर रहते हुए फैसले लेने होते हैं और वो दो कदम आगे की सोचते हैं। एक चीज जो मुझे उनकी अच्छी लगती है कि वो सोचने वाले कप्तान हैं। उनकी कप्तानी में राहुल द्रविड़ और सौरभ गांगुली का मिश्रण है। गांगुली काफी आक्रामक कप्तान थे।’


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Former West Indies cricket board chief Dave Cameron joins race for ICC chairman's post

Kingston: Former Cricket West Indies (CWI) boss Dave Cameron has thrown his hat in the ring to succeed India's Shashank Manohar as the next ICC chairman.

The United States Cricket Hall of Fame recently wrote to Manohar, indicating that they would like to recommend Cameron to the top post of the International Cricket Council.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) logo at the ICC headquarters in Dubai, October 31, 2010. REUTERS/Nikhil Monteiro/Files

The International Cricket Council (ICC) logo at the ICC headquarters in Dubai, October 31, 2010. REUTERS/Nikhil Monteiro/Files

"I believe we need to find a sustainable financial model where teams can earn through merit," Cameron, who served as CWI president from 2013 to 2019, was quoted as saying by 'Jamaica Gleaner'.

"The big three India, Australia and England have all the events, the audience and the biggest economy, but the smaller nations have to always be coming back to the ICC for financial support, so what we want to happen is not equal share of revenues, but equitable share," said Cameron.

The former CWI president will need two nominations to stay in the fray and it is not clear if he will receive the support from CWI chief Ricky Skerritt, who had replaced him at the helm, and had a public spat with him.

Manohar will relinquish the post when his term ends this year, paving the way for the new chairman to formally take over the position. The ICC's Annual General Meeting is scheduled at the end of July.

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Grave is currently the front-runner for the top post and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's name have also been doing the rounds.

Cameron said if he gets to become the ICC chairman, he will like to take the sport to USA.

"The overall cricket structure needs change and needs to be looked at from different lenses. There is tremendous opportunity in the Americas which has huge economies that are untapped, and we need to look at the cricket world from a different set of eyes," said Cameron.

"We are still trying to fit Test cricket, T20, ODIs and world events into the same 12 months with more teams, and I think there is a way to look at that to create more money with fewer events and to allow more players to participate in the global game."



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'How selfish can you be?': Nick Kyrgios blasts Alexander Zverev for partying and self-isolation breach

Alexander Zverev faced severe criticism on Monday for breaching his self-isolation after being pictured dancing and partying in Monte Carlo. The German was part of the ill-fated Adria Tour in which Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric, Viktor Troicki, Goran Ivanisevic, and others had tested positive for the coronavirus. The tournament was cancelled mid-way into the second leg in Zadar, Croatia.

In the aftermath, Zverev declared he would go into 14 days of isolation. However, videos and pictures have emerged of Zverev in attendance at a party in the French Riviera. Also present was Frenchman Lucas Pouille who reportedly was in the region for a wedding.

“I deeply apologise to anyone that I have potentially put at risk by playing this tour,” the World No. 7 Zverev had said in a statement earlier. “I will proceed to follow the self-isolating guidelines advised by our doctors. As an added precaution my team and I will continue with regular testing.”

Clearly not living up to his promise, Zverev was seen partying with friends in a crowded bar. The move left many upset including fellow pro Nick Kyrgios.

"I see more controversial things happening around the world, but one thing that stuck out for me was seeing Sasha Zverev, again man, again. How selfish can you be? How selfish can you be?," said Kyrgios in a video.

"If you have the audacity to put out a tweet that you made your management f---ing write on your behalf saying you're going to self-isolate for 14-days, and apologising to the general public for putting their health at risk - at least have the f***ing audacity to stay inside for 14 days. My god."

"Have your girlfriend with you for 14 days. This tennis world's p***ing me off, seriously. How selfish can you all get?"

Even as players on the men's tour commit one faux pas after another, ATP Tour has stuck to its timeline of tennis resuming in August. Men's tennis is scheduled to get going on 14 August with the Citi Open in Washington. It will be followed by the Cincinnati Masters taking place at the Flushing Meadows, also the venue for the US Open.



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England vs West Indies: Stuart Broad says he has spoken to team sports psychologist to create mindset for playing in absence of crowd

Stuart Broad has asked England team's sports psychologist to "create a mindset" best suited for playing behind closed doors as international cricket prepares to return with a host of radical changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The upcoming three-match Test series between England and West Indies, starting on 8 July, will mark the resumption of international cricket after the coronavirus-forced hiatus.

The matches will be held in a bio-secure environment with no spectators.

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"I think the games will feel a bit different with no crowds. International cricket certainly will be more of a mental test to make sure each player is right up for the battle, and I'm very aware of that.

"I've already spoken to our sports psychologist about creating a bit of a mindset around making sure I can get my emotions up to where they need to be for me to be at my best," Broad said in a video conference.

The seasoned fast bower added, "If you put me in an Ashes game or a pre-season friendly, I know which one I'll perform better in. So I've got to make sure my emotions are where they need to be for an international Test match, and that's something I started working on in early June."

Ben Stokes is set to captain England for the first time in the opening Test of the three-match series and Broad feels the all-rounder would have no difficulty stepping in for Joe Root.

According to Broad, Stokes has a "good cricketing brain" and that should help him when he stands in for Root, who is certain to miss the first Test, beginning here from July 8, to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.

"I've no doubt he will be brilliant at captaining England for this one-off Test match -- or two Test matches," Broad said.

"Stokesy just has a really good cricket brain. He's someone who's matured incredibly over the last three or four years. There won't be much pressure as he's not being judged over a long period of time. I have no doubts he will be brilliant."

The 34-year-old, who has so far taken 485 wickets in 138 Tests, doesn't like it when there is no pressure, something cricket will have to bear with for now in the absence of spectators.

"It's a worry for me because I know that I perform at my best as a player under pressure, when the game is at its most exciting and when the game needs changing.

"And I know that there are certain scenarios that bring the worst out of me as a cricketer, and that is when I feel the game is just floating along and there is nothing (riding) on the game."

Broad said he will have to find "little things that give competitive edge".

"It might involve doing even more research into the opposition batsmen's strengths and weaknesses, so I'm focused on getting into a competitive battle with the batsman instead of relying on the crowd.

"We have to make sure we're as engaged as possible," he said.

Broad joked that he might get into a verbal duel with his opponents to charge himself up at the risk of inviting punishment from his father Chris, who is likely to be the match referee in the series.

"Maybe I have to pick more of a battle with the opposition and bring my dad into things a bit more," said Broad.



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