Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has laid down some guidelines that are to be followed by all the franchises during the process.&nbsp;

During the two-day mega auction, a total of 590 cricketers will go under the hammer ahead of the 15th edition of IPL. Among the total players who have registered for the auction, 228 are capped players, 355 are uncapped players and seven&nbsp;belong to Associate Nations.&nbsp;

The world's richest cricket league that previously had eight teams has expanded after the addition of two more teams - Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.&nbsp;

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Ahead of the auction, it is important to know all the rules and guidelines, such as the concept of silent tie-breaker.&nbsp;

During the process, when two teams are tied and exhausted all their purse trying to bid for a player, they can submit a final closed bid amount and the one who's bid more will get the player.&nbsp;

The extra amount bid is to be deposited with BCCI and will not be part of the INR 900 million purse. The process can be repeated till a clear winner emerges.&nbsp;

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The 10 franchisees are: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans.&nbsp;

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has laid down some guidelines that are to be followed by all the franchises during the process.

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has laid down some guidelines that are to be followed by all the franchises during the process. During the two-day mega auction, a total of 590 cricketers will go under the hammer ahead of the 15th edition of IPL. Among the total players who have registered for the auction, 228 are capped players, 355 are uncapped players and seven belong to Associate Nations. The world's richest cricket league that previously had eight teams has expanded after the addition of two more teams - Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction live streaming: When and where to watch in India? Ahead of the auction, it is important to know all the rules and guidelines, such as the concept of silent tie-breaker. During the process, when two teams are tied and exhausted all their purse trying to bid for a player, they can submit a final closed bid amount and the one who's bid more will get the player. The extra amount bid is to be deposited with BCCI and will not be part of the INR 900 million purse. The process can be repeated till a clear winner emerges. IN PICS | IPL 2022 auction: Five stars who could attract massive fees The 10 franchisees are: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans.

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Iranian Alpine skier Hossein Saveh-Shemshaki has been provisionally suspended after a sample collected returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF), the International Testing Agency said on Wednesday (February 9).

The ITA said the sample, collected during an out-of-competition anti-doping control on Monday in Beijing, tested positive for an anabolic androgenic steroid on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances.

"The athlete is prevented from competing, training, coaching, or participating in any activity, during the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022," the ITA said in a statement.

"The athlete has the right to challenge the imposition of the provisional suspension before the Court of Arbitration for Sport – Anti-Doping Division (CAS ADD). The athlete also has the right to request the analysis of the B-sample."

Saveh-Shemshaki, 36, earned his best Olympic result so far in 2014 in Sochi, where he finished 31st in slalom.

Iranian Alpine skier Hossein Saveh-Shemshaki has been provisionally suspended after a sample collected returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF), the International Testing Agency said on Wednesday (February 9).

Iranian Alpine skier Hossein Saveh-Shemshaki has been provisionally suspended after a sample collected returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF), the International Testing Agency said on Wednesday (February 9). The ITA said the sample, collected during an out-of-competition anti-doping control on Monday in Beijing, tested positive for an anabolic androgenic steroid on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances. "The athlete is prevented from competing, training, coaching, or participating in any activity, during the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022," the ITA said in a statement. "The athlete has the right to challenge the imposition of the provisional suspension before the Court of Arbitration for Sport – Anti-Doping Division (CAS ADD). The athlete also has the right to request the analysis of the B-sample." Saveh-Shemshaki, 36, earned his best Olympic result so far in 2014 in Sochi, where he finished 31st in slalom.

Winter Olympics 2022: Iran's Saveh-Shemshaki suspended after failing dope test

All eyes are on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction that will see a massive rejig in the dynamics of all the existing IPL franchises. The world's richest cricket league is going to be bigger and better as there is an addition of two more teams - Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.

All eyes are on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction that will see a massive rejig in the dynamics of all the existing IPL franchises. The world's richest cricket league is going to be bigger and better as there is an addition of two more teams - Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. During the two-day mega auction, a total of 590 cricketers are set to go under the hammer. IPL informed that amongst 590 players who have registered for the auction, 228 are capped players, 355 are uncapped players and seven belong to Associate Nations. All the teams will be bidding to rope in some of the biggest cricketing names, such as Faf du Plessis, David Warner, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Shakib Al Hasan, Wanindu Hasaranga, etc. IN PICS | IPL 2022 auction: Five stars who could attract massive fees Ahead of the much-awaited auction, here's everything you need to know about when and where to watch it: Dates of IPL 2022 auction February 12 and February 13 ALSO READ | CSK to RCB: A look at the remaining purse of all ten teams ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction Time of IPL 2022 auction 12 noon IST Place of IPL 2022 auction Bengaluru, India How to watch IPL 2022 auction on TV? The IPL 2022 auction will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming of IPL 2022 auction The live stream of the IPL 2022 auction will be available on Disney+ Hotstar. Total teams (10): Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Supergiant

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A shareholders' meeting on Thursday (February 10) has decided that English Premier League will remove a number of emergency measures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).&nbsp;

The United Kingdom was one of the countries that faced the wrath of the Omicron variant as Covid cases continued to rise in the UK after the 'variant of concern' was first detected last year in November.&nbsp;

In December and January, more than 20 Premier League games were called off due to COVID-19 outbreaks at several clubs. More than 100 cases were reported over the Christmas period as the teams didn't even have enough players to fulfil fixtures.&nbsp;

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To tackle the situation, the League had adopted several emergency measures such as increased testing of players and club staff, which included both lateral flow and PCR testing.&nbsp;

However, the number of cases has since come down to manageable levels and the League said lateral-flow testing "will revert to twice weekly from Monday".&nbsp;

The League said, "While the requirement to ensure social distancing indoors is maintained, restrictions such as wearing face coverings in indoor areas and limiting treatment time will be removed."&nbsp;

"The Premier League's COVID-19 Emergency Measures remain under regular review, with the aim of them expiring at the end of this month.," it added.&nbsp;

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Also, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted that there could be an early end to all coronavirus restrictions in the country if cases continue to fall.&nbsp;The government could remove the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive Covid cases.

"Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions - including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive - a full month early," Johnson said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

A shareholders' meeting on Thursday (February 10) has decided that English Premier League will remove a number of emergency measures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A shareholders' meeting on Thursday (February 10) has decided that English Premier League will remove a number of emergency measures related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The United Kingdom was one of the countries that faced the wrath of the Omicron variant as Covid cases continued to rise in the UK after the 'variant of concern' was first detected last year in November. In December and January, more than 20 Premier League games were called off due to COVID-19 outbreaks at several clubs. More than 100 cases were reported over the Christmas period as the teams didn't even have enough players to fulfil fixtures. ALSO READ | 'Is it worse than racism?': West Ham player reacts to Kurt Zouma's cat abuse controversy - Watch To tackle the situation, the League had adopted several emergency measures such as increased testing of players and club staff, which included both lateral flow and PCR testing. However, the number of cases has since come down to manageable levels and the League said lateral-flow testing "will revert to twice weekly from Monday". The League said, "While the requirement to ensure social distancing indoors is maintained, restrictions such as wearing face coverings in indoor areas and limiting treatment time will be removed." "The Premier League's COVID-19 Emergency Measures remain under regular review, with the aim of them expiring at the end of this month.," it added. ALSO READ | Christian Eriksen look for a return to 'normal life' with Brentford as he returns to Premier League At today’s Premier League Shareholders’ meeting, it was decided to remove a number of the COVID-19 Emergency Measures from Friday, 11 February Full statement: https://t.co/3V22Wl7cO6 pic.twitter.com/WAeikknKSA — Premier League (@premierleague) February 10, 2022 × Also, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted that there could be an early end to all coronavirus restrictions in the country if cases continue to fall. The government could remove the legal requirement to self-isolate for positive Covid cases. "Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions - including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive - a full month early," Johnson said on Wednesday.

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Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo has brutally trolled the current Windies One-Day International (ODI) skipper Kieron Pollard with a cheeky post on Instagram.&nbsp;

While taking to his official Instagram handle, Bravo, who announced retirement from international cricket after playing the last game at the T20 World Cup 2021, took a dig at Pollard with a hilarious meme.&nbsp;

Bravo posted an image of Pollard with "missing" written on it. At the bottom, he also wrote: "Last Seen: In Chahal's pocket". In the caption, Bravo wrote: "This is really a Sad day @kieron.pollard55 my best friend is missing guys pls if u have any info pls inbox me or report to the police."&nbsp;

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The meme appears to address Pollard's dismissal in the first ODI between India and West Indies when Pollard lost his wicket to Indian star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and was dismissed on a golden duck.&nbsp;

West Indies lost the first ODI and Pollard missed the second ODI and third ODI of the three-match series.&nbsp; 
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In the third ODI, India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies on Friday as the hosts aimed for a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series.&nbsp;

India, who have already clinched the series with two comfortable victories, made four changes to the team that won the previous match by 44 runs in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

Batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer return to the team after recovering from Covid-19. Pace bowler Deepak Chahar and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav also made the XI.&nbsp;

Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo has brutally trolled the current Windies One-Day International (ODI) skipper Kieron Pollard with a cheeky post on Instagram.

Former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo has brutally trolled the current Windies One-Day International (ODI) skipper Kieron Pollard with a cheeky post on Instagram. While taking to his official Instagram handle, Bravo, who announced retirement from international cricket after playing the last game at the T20 World Cup 2021, took a dig at Pollard with a hilarious meme. Bravo posted an image of Pollard with "missing" written on it. At the bottom, he also wrote: "Last Seen: In Chahal's pocket". In the caption, Bravo wrote: "This is really a Sad day @kieron.pollard55 my best friend is missing guys pls if u have any info pls inbox me or report to the police." ALSO READ | MS Dhoni's finishing ability is not spoken about as much as his captaincy: R Ashwin on CSK's success The meme appears to address Pollard's dismissal in the first ODI between India and West Indies when Pollard lost his wicket to Indian star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and was dismissed on a golden duck. West Indies lost the first ODI and Pollard missed the second ODI and third ODI of the three-match series. See the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Bravo aka SIR Champion🏆 (@djbravo47) × In the third ODI, India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies on Friday as the hosts aimed for a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series. India, who have already clinched the series with two comfortable victories, made four changes to the team that won the previous match by 44 runs in Ahmedabad. Batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer return to the team after recovering from Covid-19. Pace bowler Deepak Chahar and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav also made the XI.

'Last Seen: In Chahal's pocket': Dwayne Bravo's 'MISSING' post for Kieron Pollard is hilarious

A 15-year-old Russian skating star Kamila Valieva has been tested positive for a banned substance, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics testers have confirmed on Friday (February 11).&nbsp;

Raising 'serious' questions, the chief of Russia's Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov told local media: "The timings of sample processing raise serious questions: between December 25, when it was collected in Saint Petersburg, and February 8, when it was processed."&nbsp;

Pozdnyakov told the RIA Novosti news agency, "It seems like someone held the sample until the end of the team skating tournament."&nbsp;

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He also added that according to international standards of WADA laboratories, the processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving the sample.&nbsp;

He told reporters that it was "strange that the sample travelled from Saint Petersburg to Stockholm for almost a month," added that he wanted "specific answers as to why this happened."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the head of the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), Travis Tygart, told Reuters on Friday that the United States could prosecute the Russians involved in Valieva's doping case under the American Rodchenkov Act (RADA).&nbsp;

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The Russian skater was tested positive for trimetazidine - a metabolic agent that is prescribed for the treatment of angina and vertigo.&nbsp;

However, it is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) because it can increase blood flow efficiency and help endurance.&nbsp;

The IOC and the International Skating Union are appealing against Russia's decision to allow Valieva to continue competing in Beijing.&nbsp;

A 15-year-old Russian skating star Kamila Valieva has been tested positive for a banned substance, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics testers have confirmed on Friday (February 11).

A 15-year-old Russian skating star Kamila Valieva has been tested positive for a banned substance, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics testers have confirmed on Friday (February 11). Raising 'serious' questions, the chief of Russia's Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov told local media: "The timings of sample processing raise serious questions: between December 25, when it was collected in Saint Petersburg, and February 8, when it was processed." Pozdnyakov told the RIA Novosti news agency, "It seems like someone held the sample until the end of the team skating tournament." IN PICS | From Russia doping row to 'inedible' food: Controversies galore at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 He also added that according to international standards of WADA laboratories, the processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving the sample. He told reporters that it was "strange that the sample travelled from Saint Petersburg to Stockholm for almost a month," added that he wanted "specific answers as to why this happened." Meanwhile, the head of the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), Travis Tygart, told Reuters on Friday that the United States could prosecute the Russians involved in Valieva's doping case under the American Rodchenkov Act (RADA). IN PICS | Doping controversy comes back to haunt Russia at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Here's what we know so far The Russian skater was tested positive for trimetazidine - a metabolic agent that is prescribed for the treatment of angina and vertigo. However, it is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) because it can increase blood flow efficiency and help endurance. The IOC and the International Skating Union are appealing against Russia's decision to allow Valieva to continue competing in Beijing.

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Russia raises 'serious questions' over Kamila Valieva doping scandal

An Associate Professor of chemistry at the Australian National University says Trimetazidine, a drug Olympics skater Kamila Valieva has tested positive for, could be used for 'performance enhancing purposes'.&nbsp;

It was confirmed on Friday that 15-year-old Valieva - one of the stars of Beijing 2022 - had returned a positive test. Currently cleared to compete by RUSADA, the decision will be challenged at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.&nbsp;

The Russian Olympic Committee has said Valieva's gold medal in the team figure skating competition was won honestly and they will fight to clear her name.

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Speaking to Reuters via Zoom on Thursday, Malcolm McLeod, who works in Canberra, also said that it would be hard to return a false positive if tested for Trimetazidine, and it would be 'perfectly reasonable' to treat someone with a heart condition, even if they were young, with the drug.&nbsp;

"The fact that you take this drug once or twice a day suggests that it's clear from body pretty rapidly, and it ceases to have an affect," he added.&nbsp;

"I'm not aware of any long term effects of a drug of this nature. So I would contrast that with something like an anabolic steroid, where you can use a steroid to recover from injury or train, and build up muscle, and that sticks with you for a period of time. So I wouldn't put it in that category."&nbsp;

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What is trimetazidine and how is it usually used?

Trimetazidine, known as TMZ, is a drug that is used to treat angina and other heart-related conditions. It works by increasing blood flow to the heart and limiting rapid swings in blood pressure. The drug is not approved for use in the United States.&nbsp;

"If you're in a highly exertional sport, where you're using a lot of energy and you're putting your heart under significant stress, it certainly could help your heart function better theoretically," said Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, a medical toxicology physician at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.&nbsp;

Why is trimetazidine banned in sports? &nbsp;

It has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of prohibited substances since 2014. It's currently categorised as "hormone and metabolic modulator", which is illegal for athletes to use both in-and out-of-competition.&nbsp;

It's believed that TMZ can improve physical efficiency, especially in the case of endurance sports, although opinions vary on how long-lasting the effect could be.&nbsp;

It's a drug that's usually taken once or twice a day, and easy to detect in tests as a synthetic drug.&nbsp;

Who has used trimetazidine?&nbsp;

Russian athletes are no stranger to the substance. In the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Russia's bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva was disqualified two days before her race after testing positive for trimetazidine.&nbsp;

One of the most high-profile cases involving trimetazidine is Chinese star swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang, who was penalised with suspension in 2014 after testing positive for trimetazidine. Sun said he was prescribed the drug to treat his chest pains.&nbsp;

What is its link to meldonium?&nbsp;

TMZ is another example of a metabolic modulator like meldonium, which has featured in allegations against the Russians for doping.

In the PyeongChang Games, Russia's curling athlete Alexandr Krushelnitckii handed back his bronze medal after testing positive for meldonium.&nbsp;

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova was also banned for 15 months after being tested with meldonium in 2016.

An Associate Professor of chemistry at the Australian National University says Trimetazidine, a drug Olympics skater Kamila Valieva has tested positive for, could be used for 'performance enhancing purposes'.

An Associate Professor of chemistry at the Australian National University says Trimetazidine, a drug Olympics skater Kamila Valieva has tested positive for, could be used for 'performance enhancing purposes'. It was confirmed on Friday that 15-year-old Valieva - one of the stars of Beijing 2022 - had returned a positive test. Currently cleared to compete by RUSADA, the decision will be challenged at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Russian Olympic Committee has said Valieva's gold medal in the team figure skating competition was won honestly and they will fight to clear her name. IN PICS | From Russia doping row to 'inedible' food: Controversies galore at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Speaking to Reuters via Zoom on Thursday, Malcolm McLeod, who works in Canberra, also said that it would be hard to return a false positive if tested for Trimetazidine, and it would be 'perfectly reasonable' to treat someone with a heart condition, even if they were young, with the drug. "The fact that you take this drug once or twice a day suggests that it's clear from body pretty rapidly, and it ceases to have an affect," he added. "I'm not aware of any long term effects of a drug of this nature. So I would contrast that with something like an anabolic steroid, where you can use a steroid to recover from injury or train, and build up muscle, and that sticks with you for a period of time. So I wouldn't put it in that category." IN PICS | Doping controversy comes back to haunt Russia at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Here's what we know so far What is trimetazidine and how is it usually used? Trimetazidine, known as TMZ, is a drug that is used to treat angina and other heart-related conditions. It works by increasing blood flow to the heart and limiting rapid swings in blood pressure. The drug is not approved for use in the United States. "If you're in a highly exertional sport, where you're using a lot of energy and you're putting your heart under significant stress, it certainly could help your heart function better theoretically," said Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, a medical toxicology physician at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Why is trimetazidine banned in sports? It has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of prohibited substances since 2014. It's currently categorised as "hormone and metabolic modulator", which is illegal for athletes to use both in-and out-of-competition. It's believed that TMZ can improve physical efficiency, especially in the case of endurance sports, although opinions vary on how long-lasting the effect could be. It's a drug that's usually taken once or twice a day, and easy to detect in tests as a synthetic drug. Who has used trimetazidine? Russian athletes are no stranger to the substance. In the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Russia's bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeeva was disqualified two days before her race after testing positive for trimetazidine. One of the most high-profile cases involving trimetazidine is Chinese star swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Sun Yang, who was penalised with suspension in 2014 after testing positive for trimetazidine. Sun said he was prescribed the drug to treat his chest pains. What is its link to meldonium? TMZ is another example of a metabolic modulator like meldonium, which has featured in allegations against the Russians for doping. In the PyeongChang Games, Russia's curling athlete Alexandr Krushelnitckii handed back his bronze medal after testing positive for meldonium. Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova was also banned for 15 months after being tested with meldonium in 2016.

Explainer: What is trimetazidine (TMZ), the drug at the centre of doping drama

From Russia doping row to 'inedible' food: Controversies galore at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction just around the corner, Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre stated that there will be a lot of competition at the auction and it is important to be prepared for all the challenges.

"This mega auction is always a big challenge, especially when two new teams are there. We know that there will be a lot of competition, we know that some franchises will be having more money, and that's when all the expertise and all the auction experience will count," Amre in an official release.&nbsp;

"A lot of study has to be done, it's not going to be that easy, and I think it's all about the preparation. It's really important to be prepared for all the challenges that are going to come, so these are very important factors, especially in a mega auction," he added.&nbsp;

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The IPL mega auction is slated to be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. As the DC think-tank carry out their preparations in full swing, Amre spoke about the experience and importance of the mock auctions.

"It is done to understand the psyche of other owners, what they will go for, what they are missing, and ultimately it comes down to what we want. To be honest, what we want and how we are going to get it, is the whole purpose of doing mock auctions," said Amre.&nbsp;

"Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but I think it's all about the preparation. It is so essential to have a mock auction, where every team member, who is involved in this mock auction, gets an idea of how to go about it," he added.&nbsp;

"I think this is ultimately a good lesson for us, and this is where we can suggest to owners the possibilities and challenges. Yes, we want the best player, but can we afford it? So, that's the question comes, and ultimately as coaches, we want a balanced team," he further explained.

Delhi Capitals will look to rebuild a strong squad around their four retained players -Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw and Anrich Nortje.

While speaking about the goals for auction, the 53-year-old said, "As I said, as coaches, we always want a balanced team, we want that core."&nbsp;

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"The best thing we have done is that we have kept four key players in our squad, we've got a top-order batsman, we've got a wicketkeeper-batsman, we have got an all-rounder, and a quick bowler, so we have done the basics right. Now, we want to get seven players, who can give us more balance basically, that's our important goal, and that's the challenge, to be honest," he added.&nbsp;

"Speaking about the auction dynamics, Amre said, "The dynamics are as such that you can't predict, and that's the beauty of it. You have to prepare for the worst, and that's the important thing. We think that we can get it easily, but what little knowledge I've gained from 5-6 auctions, which I've attended is, sometimes unexpected things happen."

"We might think that things are going to be very expensive, but then you get it at a cheap price, or sometimes cheap becomes very expensive, so that's the beauty of auctions. And, credits to the IPL because everything is possible, it's like cricket, so you have to take a chance," he added.

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction just around the corner, Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre stated that there will be a lot of competition at the auction and it is important to be prepared for all the challenges.

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction just around the corner, Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre stated that there will be a lot of competition at the auction and it is important to be prepared for all the challenges. "This mega auction is always a big challenge, especially when two new teams are there. We know that there will be a lot of competition, we know that some franchises will be having more money, and that's when all the expertise and all the auction experience will count," Amre in an official release. "A lot of study has to be done, it's not going to be that easy, and I think it's all about the preparation. It's really important to be prepared for all the challenges that are going to come, so these are very important factors, especially in a mega auction," he added. ALSO READ: Throwback: When Hardik Pandya didn't draw a single bid and went UNSOLD at IPL 2014 auction The IPL mega auction is slated to be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. As the DC think-tank carry out their preparations in full swing, Amre spoke about the experience and importance of the mock auctions. "It is done to understand the psyche of other owners, what they will go for, what they are missing, and ultimately it comes down to what we want. To be honest, what we want and how we are going to get it, is the whole purpose of doing mock auctions," said Amre. "Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but I think it's all about the preparation. It is so essential to have a mock auction, where every team member, who is involved in this mock auction, gets an idea of how to go about it," he added. "I think this is ultimately a good lesson for us, and this is where we can suggest to owners the possibilities and challenges. Yes, we want the best player, but can we afford it? So, that's the question comes, and ultimately as coaches, we want a balanced team," he further explained. Delhi Capitals will look to rebuild a strong squad around their four retained players -Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw and Anrich Nortje. While speaking about the goals for auction, the 53-year-old said, "As I said, as coaches, we always want a balanced team, we want that core." ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin names two Indian players who are likely to earn big in IPL 2022 mega auction "The best thing we have done is that we have kept four key players in our squad, we've got a top-order batsman, we've got a wicketkeeper-batsman, we have got an all-rounder, and a quick bowler, so we have done the basics right. Now, we want to get seven players, who can give us more balance basically, that's our important goal, and that's the challenge, to be honest," he added. "Speaking about the auction dynamics, Amre said, "The dynamics are as such that you can't predict, and that's the beauty of it. You have to prepare for the worst, and that's the important thing. We think that we can get it easily, but what little knowledge I've gained from 5-6 auctions, which I've attended is, sometimes unexpected things happen." "We might think that things are going to be very expensive, but then you get it at a cheap price, or sometimes cheap becomes very expensive, so that's the beauty of auctions. And, credits to the IPL because everything is possible, it's like cricket, so you have to take a chance," he added.

'Mega auction big challenge, we are aware of the competition': Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Pravin Amre

Russian figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva showed up for her scheduled practice at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday after Russian media reported the 15-year-old had tested positive for a banned substance.

The teenager was part of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) ensemble that won the figure skating team event on Monday, ahead of the United States and Japan. The ceremony to present her and her team mates with their Olympic medals has been delayed since then for unexplained legal reasons.

Wearing a navy blue hoodie, black tights with shorts over them and her hair tied in a bun, Valieva took to the ice just after 11 a.m. Her coach Eteri Tutberidze also attended.

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Despite the pressure surrounding her, the teenager performed quadruple jumps in practice, after becoming the first woman to complete a quad jump at an Olympics during her teams winning performance on Monday.

Valieva declined to answer questions in the mixed zone, the area where journalists interview athletes after competition.

Russian media reported on Wednesday that Valieva had returned a positive test, with newspapers RBC and Kommersant naming the drug as Trimetazidine, which is typically used to treat chest pain.

Repeated attempts to reach the ROC chef de mission by Reuters were unsuccessful. His phone was not answering, and the ROC office in Beijing was locked and unmanned on Thursday. The ROC on Wednesday declined to comment on the reports that Valieva had returned a positive test.

In a press conference on Thursday, the International Olympics Committee repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing concerns about legal process.

LEGAL ISSUE

With the USA and Japan waiting in the wings for their medals and questions swirling over whether Valieva will compete in her next event on Tuesday, the case is further complicated by the fact she is only 15.

According to WADA's world anti-doping code, athletes who commit doping violations should be publicly named, but this is not required if the person concerned is a minor under the age of 18.

In that case, according to rule 14.3.7, any optional public disclosure "shall be proportionate to the facts and circumstances of the case".

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David Howman, the former director-general of WADA, told Reuters that parental consent is required before minors are tested.

"It's the worst nightmare of any organisation for athletes to be competing and then return a positive test during the Games," Howman said.

"It's very unusual for a positive test to be returned between competition and the medal ceremony. Usually an athlete in that position would immediately be disqualified, but that hasn't happened here."

He said the only time he could remember a ceremony not taking place was when South African Caster Semenya won the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.

IOC spokesman Mark Adams asked for patience and understanding from other figure skaters as the legal case unfolded. He said Olympics officials would work as quickly as possible to sort out the medal ceremony.

"We understand the athletes involved want a good outcome," Adams said.

RUSSIAN FORM

Russian athletes are competing at the Beijing Games without their flag and national anthem, because of sanctions against Russia for previous violations.

Russia has acknowledged some shortcomings in its implementation of anti-doping rules but denies running a state-sponsored doping programme.

Valieva delivered one of the highlights of the Beijing Games so far when she landed the first quadruple jumps by a woman in Olympic competition.

Figure skating is a prestige sport for Russia, in which it has an outstanding record at Olympic and world championships. Any move to penalise Valieva or strip the team of their medals would likely cause a national outcry.

Prominent journalist Vasily Konov, deputy general producer at Russian sports channel Match-TV, said without citing sources that the sample in question had been taken two months ago.

"The drug trimetazidine does not help an athlete in any way. At all. It was found in one single sample in December. A minuscule amount. Nothing in her samples before or since," he wrote on social media.

"There is no doping in the conventional sense. No! This cardiac drug has no impact on ... performance. Now leave Kamila in peace."

Former Russian pairs skater Tatiana Volosozhar, who won two gold medals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, showed solidarity with Valieva on social media, calling for the use of the Russian hashtag #Iwillneverbelieve to send the teenager support.

Her post was "liked" on Instagram by Valieva herself.

Trimetazidine, or TMZ, works by increasing blood flow to the heart and limiting rapid swings in blood pressure. The drug is not approved for use in the United States. It has been on WADA's list of prohibited substances since 2014.

"It is not a drug that you would take accidentally, not something you would ordinarily be prescribed, and not something that you would expect a 15-year-old to be prescribed," Howman said.

"It is very disappointing and a real shame that Russians continue to test positive at major events after all that country has gone through."

Russian figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva showed up for her scheduled practice at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday after Russian media reported the 15-year-old had tested positive for a banned substance.

Russian figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva showed up for her scheduled practice at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday after Russian media reported the 15-year-old had tested positive for a banned substance. The teenager was part of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) ensemble that won the figure skating team event on Monday, ahead of the United States and Japan. The ceremony to present her and her team mates with their Olympic medals has been delayed since then for unexplained legal reasons. Wearing a navy blue hoodie, black tights with shorts over them and her hair tied in a bun, Valieva took to the ice just after 11 a.m. Her coach Eteri Tutberidze also attended. ALSO READ | How the ‘Garlic Girls’ overcame abuse to return to the Olympics Despite the pressure surrounding her, the teenager performed quadruple jumps in practice, after becoming the first woman to complete a quad jump at an Olympics during her teams winning performance on Monday. Valieva declined to answer questions in the mixed zone, the area where journalists interview athletes after competition. Russian media reported on Wednesday that Valieva had returned a positive test, with newspapers RBC and Kommersant naming the drug as Trimetazidine, which is typically used to treat chest pain. Repeated attempts to reach the ROC chef de mission by Reuters were unsuccessful. His phone was not answering, and the ROC office in Beijing was locked and unmanned on Thursday. The ROC on Wednesday declined to comment on the reports that Valieva had returned a positive test. In a press conference on Thursday, the International Olympics Committee repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing concerns about legal process. LEGAL ISSUE With the USA and Japan waiting in the wings for their medals and questions swirling over whether Valieva will compete in her next event on Tuesday, the case is further complicated by the fact she is only 15. According to WADA's world anti-doping code, athletes who commit doping violations should be publicly named, but this is not required if the person concerned is a minor under the age of 18. In that case, according to rule 14.3.7, any optional public disclosure "shall be proportionate to the facts and circumstances of the case". ALSO READ | Korean dress controversy at Beijing Olympics: China denies 'cultural appropriation' after row David Howman, the former director-general of WADA, told Reuters that parental consent is required before minors are tested. "It's the worst nightmare of any organisation for athletes to be competing and then return a positive test during the Games," Howman said. "It's very unusual for a positive test to be returned between competition and the medal ceremony. Usually an athlete in that position would immediately be disqualified, but that hasn't happened here." He said the only time he could remember a ceremony not taking place was when South African Caster Semenya won the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin. IOC spokesman Mark Adams asked for patience and understanding from other figure skaters as the legal case unfolded. He said Olympics officials would work as quickly as possible to sort out the medal ceremony. "We understand the athletes involved want a good outcome," Adams said. RUSSIAN FORM Russian athletes are competing at the Beijing Games without their flag and national anthem, because of sanctions against Russia for previous violations. Russia has acknowledged some shortcomings in its implementation of anti-doping rules but denies running a state-sponsored doping programme. Valieva delivered one of the highlights of the Beijing Games so far when she landed the first quadruple jumps by a woman in Olympic competition. Figure skating is a prestige sport for Russia, in which it has an outstanding record at Olympic and world championships. Any move to penalise Valieva or strip the team of their medals would likely cause a national outcry. Prominent journalist Vasily Konov, deputy general producer at Russian sports channel Match-TV, said without citing sources that the sample in question had been taken two months ago. "The drug trimetazidine does not help an athlete in any way. At all. It was found in one single sample in December. A minuscule amount. Nothing in her samples before or since," he wrote on social media. "There is no doping in the conventional sense. No! This cardiac drug has no impact on ... performance. Now leave Kamila in peace." Former Russian pairs skater Tatiana Volosozhar, who won two gold medals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, showed solidarity with Valieva on social media, calling for the use of the Russian hashtag #Iwillneverbelieve to send the teenager support. Her post was "liked" on Instagram by Valieva herself. Trimetazidine, or TMZ, works by increasing blood flow to the heart and limiting rapid swings in blood pressure. The drug is not approved for use in the United States. It has been on WADA's list of prohibited substances since 2014. "It is not a drug that you would take accidentally, not something you would ordinarily be prescribed, and not something that you would expect a 15-year-old to be prescribed," Howman said. "It is very disappointing and a real shame that Russians continue to test positive at major events after all that country has gone through."

Beijing Olympics 2022: Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva at practice after reports of failed drug test

Western Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis will make his international debut as Australia make two changes for the start of the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday.

Inglis will bat at No. 3 but will not keep wicket, with Matthew Wade continuing behind the stumps, Finch added on the eve of the first match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Opening batter Ben McDermott joins Inglis as additions to the lineup from November`s victorious Twenty20 World Cup final team. David Warner and Mitch Marsh are being rested.

English-born Inglis, who moved to Australia at the age of 14, was not prolific in the domestic Big Bash League (BBL) season just ended but is rated highly in the Australia camp.

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"He hasn`t got the runs he would have liked throughout the Big Bash as he has done in the past ... so it`s a great opportunity for him," Finch said of the 26-year-old Inglis.

As for McDermott, the leading BBL run-scorer, Finch said he had been "in unbelievable nick so to get him at the top of the order was really crucial for us."

Australia and Sri Lanka will play a five-match series between Friday and Feb. 20 -- two games in Sydney, one in Canberra and two in Melbourne.

Sri Lanka will initially at least be without batter Kusal Mendis nL4N2UJ2BK, who tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in isolation since Monday.

Western Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis will make his international debut as Australia make two changes for the start of the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday.

Western Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis will make his international debut as Australia make two changes for the start of the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday. Inglis will bat at No. 3 but will not keep wicket, with Matthew Wade continuing behind the stumps, Finch added on the eve of the first match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Opening batter Ben McDermott joins Inglis as additions to the lineup from November`s victorious Twenty20 World Cup final team. David Warner and Mitch Marsh are being rested. English-born Inglis, who moved to Australia at the age of 14, was not prolific in the domestic Big Bash League (BBL) season just ended but is rated highly in the Australia camp. ALSO READ: Anderson, Broad omission does not mean the end of them as Three Lions players: Andrew Strauss "He hasn`t got the runs he would have liked throughout the Big Bash as he has done in the past ... so it`s a great opportunity for him," Finch said of the 26-year-old Inglis. As for McDermott, the leading BBL run-scorer, Finch said he had been "in unbelievable nick so to get him at the top of the order was really crucial for us." Australia and Sri Lanka will play a five-match series between Friday and Feb. 20 -- two games in Sydney, one in Canberra and two in Melbourne. Sri Lanka will initially at least be without batter Kusal Mendis nL4N2UJ2BK, who tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in isolation since Monday.

English-born wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis set for Australia debut against Sri Lanka

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma praised the match-winning star pacer, Prasidh Krishna, for his stunning spell that inspired India's victory in the second One-Day International (ODI) against West Indies on Wednesday (February 9) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

Krishna ripped through Windies top batting order and took four wickets during the team's 44-run victory while defending 237 runs. The win means India has now clinched the three-match series taking a 2-0 lead.&nbsp;

While reacting to Krishna's performance,&nbsp;the Indian skipper during the post-match presentation said, "I have never seen a spell like that in India for a long time now. Bowled with a lot of pace and kept it going. The others complimented him."

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"When you have five bowlers and Deepak being sixth, you always need to keep rotating the bowlers," Sharma added.&nbsp;

Rohit also said that "winning the series is a good feeling" but added that there were some "challenges". He said, "The partnership between Rahul and Surya had a lot of maturity. We got to a respectable total in the end."

"We knew we could fight it out. The entire unit came out and bowled superbly. It is important for these guys to bat under pressure and that is how you will judge their character," Rohit said.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the pacer said that receiving compliments from the skipper is quite flattering.&nbsp;

While replying to ANI, he said, "Rohit's praise is quite flattering for me, he has been playing cricket for a long time, the comment coming from him, I am personally very happy."

"I have been putting in the hard yards, I am glad it happened today," Prasidh added.&nbsp;

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1⃣2⃣ Runs 
4⃣ Wickets<a href="https://twitter.com/prasidh43?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prasidh43</a> put on a fantastic show with the ball &amp; played a key role in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>'s win over West Indies in the 2nd <a href="https://twitter.com/Paytm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Paytm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvWI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvWI</a> ODI. 👌 👌 
 
Watch his four-wicket haul 🎥 🔽
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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma praised the match-winning star pacer, Prasidh Krishna, for his stunning spell that inspired India's victory in the second One-Day International (ODI) against West Indies on Wednesday (February 9) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma praised the match-winning star pacer, Prasidh Krishna, for his stunning spell that inspired India's victory in the second One-Day International (ODI) against West Indies on Wednesday (February 9) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Krishna ripped through Windies top batting order and took four wickets during the team's 44-run victory while defending 237 runs. The win means India has now clinched the three-match series taking a 2-0 lead. While reacting to Krishna's performance, the Indian skipper during the post-match presentation said, "I have never seen a spell like that in India for a long time now. Bowled with a lot of pace and kept it going. The others complimented him." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli should don captaincy hat again: Harbhajan Singh urges Indian star to lead RCB in IPL 2022 "When you have five bowlers and Deepak being sixth, you always need to keep rotating the bowlers," Sharma added. Rohit also said that "winning the series is a good feeling" but added that there were some "challenges". He said, "The partnership between Rahul and Surya had a lot of maturity. We got to a respectable total in the end." "We knew we could fight it out. The entire unit came out and bowled superbly. It is important for these guys to bat under pressure and that is how you will judge their character," Rohit said. ALSO READ | That will be the easiest solution: Ajit Agarkar urges Virat Kohli to reconsider captaining RCB in IPL 2022 Meanwhile, the pacer said that receiving compliments from the skipper is quite flattering. While replying to ANI, he said, "Rohit's praise is quite flattering for me, he has been playing cricket for a long time, the comment coming from him, I am personally very happy." "I have been putting in the hard yards, I am glad it happened today," Prasidh added. 9⃣ Overs 3⃣ Maidens 1⃣2⃣ Runs 4⃣ Wickets@prasidh43 put on a fantastic show with the ball & played a key role in #TeamIndia's win over West Indies in the 2nd @Paytm #INDvWI ODI. 👌 👌 Watch his four-wicket haul 🎥 🔽 — BCCI (@BCCI) February 9, 2022 ×

Rohit Sharma praises match-winning star Prasidh Krishna; pacer says 'have been putting in the hard yards'

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