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CARDIFF: Lewis Gregory is relishing the chance to use his ‘inside knowledge’ of Pakistan cricket after being handed a shock call-up by England for the ongoing One-day International series. A Covid outbreak within the England camp meant the originally selected squad for the three-match contest were all forced to self-isolate, with head coach Chris Silverwood having to assemble an entirely …

India’s limited-overs series in Sri Lanka has been delayed by four days after two Covid-19 infections were detected in the home team contingent, according to media reports on Saturday. Batting coach Grant Flower and data analyst GT Niroshan tested positive for the new coronavirus soon after their return from England on Tuesday, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement …

Dubai: The International Cricket Council said on Thursday that chief executive Manu Sawhney would be leaving after sources reported that an investigation had found evidence of misconduct. Geoff Allardice will remain as acting CEO following the review of Sawhney’s actions and management conduct at the helm of cricket’s world governing body by the business consultancy PwC. ICC officials have not said what allegations were made …

Sri Lanka batting coach Grant Flower tested positive for coronavirus Friday, shortly after the Sri Lankan tour of England concluded. The news comes as the Sri Lankan cricket team prepares for a home series against India. Flower, 50, had returned from England where Sri Lanka played a one-day and Twenty20 international series and was preparing for next week’s India games …

KARACHI: After a scintillating six-under 66 in the opening round of the CNS Open Golf Championship on Thursday, Waheed Baloch strolled to the lawn overlooking the clubhouse at the Karachi Golf Club to catch a breath and let it all sink in. There, he saw the championship trophy and even as he reflected on his performance, he didn’t move his …

TOKYO: Fans will be banned from Olympic venues in Tokyo and the capital will be under a virus state of emergency throughout the pandemic-postponed Games, Japan’s government announced on Thursday just two weeks before the opening ceremony. The decision means Tokyo 2020 will be the first Games ever held largely behind closed doors, the latest unprecedented decision about a Games …

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has told his teammates not to think much of the humiliating loss against England, telling them “Ghabrana Nahi Hai” during the post-match conference. Pakistan suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a second-choice England squad Thursday. When asked how big of a setback the loss is for the team, Azam said:  “Of course, there are …

TOKYO: Surging Covid-19 cases in Tokyo have hit a two-month high that almost guarantees the Japanese government will declare a new state of emergency to start next week and continue for the duration of the Tokyo Olympics. The pandemic-delayed Olympics open in just over two weeks on July 23. IOC President Thomas Bach is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo on …

LONDON: Roger Federer’s hopes of winning a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon title ended in the quarter-finals following a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-0 defeat by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday, potentially bringing down the curtain on the Swiss legend’s All England Club career. It was only the eight-time Wimbledon champion’s 14th defeat at the tournament in 119 matches and his first straight …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Wednesday there was no thought of abandoning the team’s white-ball tour of England after learning of a major coronavirus outbreak within the home squad. Two days before the one-day series was scheduled to begin, England announced that seven of its personnel — three players and four members of the backroom staff — had tested positive for …