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Beijing cancels flights, shuts schools as COVID-19 cases spike

The city reported 31 new coronavirus cases, pushing the tally to 137 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Beijing moved on a war footing on Wednesday, cancelling hundreds of domestic flights and trains while ramping up the mass testing of...

World’s largest COVID-19 facility coming up in Delhi

Centre to have more than 200 halls and 10,000 beds New Delhi: To ramp up the capacity of beds in the national capital, the Delhi government has started converting South Delhi’s Radha Soami Spiritual Centre into the world’s largest COVID-19...

Flick and Lewandowski seal deal for Bayern Munich to win Bundesliga

Bayern put their faith in a new man and Lewandowski When Bayern Munich’s bosses named Hansi Flick as interim coach to replace the sacked Niko Kovac in November, no-one believed he was heading for a record-breaking season and a shot...

Akhtar praises Wahab’s decision to return to red-ball cricket

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has heaped praise on fast-bowler Wahab Riaz who has made himself available for the team's tour of England. Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and and as many T20Is in England after the conclusion...

Venus Williams still eyeing elusive French Open, Australian Open titles

Current World No.67 Venus Williams isn't looking to walk into the sunset just yet as she eyes that elusive French Open and Australian Open titles. Williams, 39, has five Wimbledon championships and two US Open trophies apart from 14 doubles...

Cricket Australia admits T20 World Cup plans ‘unrealistic

Staging the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia this year is "unrealistic" in the midst of a global coronavirus pandemic, Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings admitted on Tuesday. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 15,...

Hafeeaz hits out at Ramiz, says it’s his choice when to retire

Senior all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has hit back at former captain Ramiz Raza for questioning his selection for the upcoming England tour and for advising him to retire from all forms of cricket. While criticising head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq...

West Indies bowling coach Estwick hails pace battery

Estwick stated the pacers can challenge any batting line-up in the world. West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick believes the current crop of bowlers are as good as their fearsome attack of the 80s and 90s and they could spring...

Akram picks 99′ India tour as favourite, says enjoyed pressure

Legendary Pakistan cricketer recalls the standing ovation from the Chennai crowd. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has picked the 1999 tour of India as his favourite tour, saying the pressure of playing the neighbours and then winning in India was...

Who will be inside stadiums when Premier League returns tomorrow?

The English Premier League season will resume on Wednesday without fans after a three-month stoppage due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following are the people allowed inside stadiums as well as the protocols and requirements for clubs to host matches: * All...

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