Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CA CEO Kevin Robers said that the scenario is “evolving every day” as he announced the schedule against Zimbabwe, the West Indies, Afghanistan and India.

Australia are also scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in October and November and the matter is on the agenda of ICC Board’s Meeting on Thursday.

Recently crowned T20 world champion, Australia women will host New Zealand in India.

"We know that circumstances or events beyond our control could mean that the final schedule potentially may look different to the one released today," Roberts said in a statement.

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"But we'll be doing everything we can to get as much international cricket in as possible this summer."

The India tour of Australia will begin in Brisbane on December 3, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 11, Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and New Year Test in Sydney from January 3.

"We are engaged in ongoing discussions with federal and state governments, our venues and the touring nations to continually understand and monitor the situation in front of us, which is evolving every day," Roberts said.&nbsp;

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<h2>Cricket Australia 2020-21 Season Complete Fixtures:</h2>

Men

Aug 9 - Australia v Zimbabwe 1st ODI at venue TBA

Aug 12 - Australia v Zimbabwe 2nd ODI at venue TBA

Aug 15 - Australia v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI in Townsville

Women

Sept 27 - Australia v New Zealand 1st T20 in Sydney

Sept 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd T20 in Sydney&nbsp;

Oct 1 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd T20 in Sydney

Oct 5 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Townsville&nbsp;

Oct 7 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Cairns&nbsp;

Oct 10 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Gold Coast&nbsp;

Men

Oct 4 - Australia v West Indies 1st T20 in Townsville

Oct 6 - Australia v West Indies 2nd T20 in Cairns

Oct 9 - Australia v West Indies 3rd T20 in Gold Coast&nbsp;

Oct 11 - Australia v India 1st T20 in Brisbane

Oct 14 - Australia v India 2nd T20 in Canberra

Oct 17 - Australia v India 3rd T20 in Adelaide

Nov 21-25 - Australia v Afghanistan, only Test in Perth

Dec 3-7 - Australia v India 1st Test in Brisbane

Dec 11-15 - Australia v India 2nd Test in Adelaide&nbsp;

Dec 26-30 - Australia v India 3rd Test in Melbourne&nbsp;

Jan 3-7 - Australia v India 4th Test in Sydney

Women

Jan 22 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Canberra

Jan 25 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne

Jan 28 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Hobart

Men

Jan 12 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Perth&nbsp;

Jan 15 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne

Jan 17 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Sydney&nbsp;

Jan 26 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Adelaide

Jan 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Canberra&nbsp;

Jan 31 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Hobart

Feb 2 - Australia v New Zealand only T20 in Sydney 
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Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the complete calendar for their 2020-21 home season but admitted the fixtures remained in flux due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CA CEO Kevin Robers said that the scenario is “evolving every day” as he announced the schedule against Zimbabwe, the West Indies, Afghanistan and India. Australia are also scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in October and November and the matter is on the agenda of ICC Board’s Meeting on Thursday. Recently crowned T20 world champion, Australia women will host New Zealand in India. "We know that circumstances or events beyond our control could mean that the final schedule potentially may look different to the one released today," Roberts said in a statement. ALSO READ: Pakistan will not support ICC in rescheduling of T20 World Cup for IPL 2020: PCB official "But we'll be doing everything we can to get as much international cricket in as possible this summer." The India tour of Australia will begin in Brisbane on December 3, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 11, Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and New Year Test in Sydney from January 3. "We are engaged in ongoing discussions with federal and state governments, our venues and the touring nations to continually understand and monitor the situation in front of us, which is evolving every day," Roberts said. ALSO READ: BCCI may allow Indian cricketers to participate in ECB's 'The Hundred': Report Cricket Australia 2020-21 Season Complete Fixtures: Men Aug 9 - Australia v Zimbabwe 1st ODI at venue TBA Aug 12 - Australia v Zimbabwe 2nd ODI at venue TBA Aug 15 - Australia v Zimbabwe 3rd ODI in Townsville Women Sept 27 - Australia v New Zealand 1st T20 in Sydney Sept 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd T20 in Sydney Oct 1 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd T20 in Sydney Oct 5 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Townsville Oct 7 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Cairns Oct 10 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Gold Coast Men Oct 4 - Australia v West Indies 1st T20 in Townsville Oct 6 - Australia v West Indies 2nd T20 in Cairns Oct 9 - Australia v West Indies 3rd T20 in Gold Coast Oct 11 - Australia v India 1st T20 in Brisbane Oct 14 - Australia v India 2nd T20 in Canberra Oct 17 - Australia v India 3rd T20 in Adelaide Nov 21-25 - Australia v Afghanistan, only Test in Perth Dec 3-7 - Australia v India 1st Test in Brisbane Dec 11-15 - Australia v India 2nd Test in Adelaide Dec 26-30 - Australia v India 3rd Test in Melbourne Jan 3-7 - Australia v India 4th Test in Sydney Women Jan 22 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Canberra Jan 25 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne Jan 28 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Hobart Men Jan 12 - Australia v India 1st ODI in Perth Jan 15 - Australia v India 2nd ODI in Melbourne Jan 17 - Australia v India 3rd ODI in Sydney Jan 26 - Australia v New Zealand 1st ODI in Adelaide Jan 29 - Australia v New Zealand 2nd ODI in Canberra Jan 31 - Australia v New Zealand 3rd ODI in Hobart Feb 2 - Australia v New Zealand only T20 in Sydney

Cricket Australia announce complete fixtures for 2020-21 home season; to host India, West Indies, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and New Zealand

The late Kobe Bryant's induction into America's basketball hall of fame has been postponed to 2021, US media reported on Wednesday.

Bryant, who died along with eight others in a helicopter crash in January, was schedule to be inducted into the Massachusetts-based Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 29.

Former NBA stars Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and six others are also slated to be enshrined next year due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

"We're definitely canceling," Hall of Fame spokesman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN on Wednesday. "It's going to have to be the first quarter of next year. (The board will) meet in a couple of weeks and look at the options of how and when and where."&nbsp;

Bryant died January 26 at age 41 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.&nbsp;

Bryant was an 18-time NBA all-star, five-time NBA champion and three-time NBA finals MVP in a two-decade career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The late Kobe Bryant's induction into America's basketball hall of fame has been postponed to 2021, US media reported on Wednesday. Bryant, who died along with eight others in a helicopter crash in January, was schedule to be inducted into the Massachusetts-based Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 29.

The late Kobe Bryant's induction into America's basketball hall of fame has been postponed to 2021, US media reported on Wednesday. Bryant, who died along with eight others in a helicopter crash in January, was schedule to be inducted into the Massachusetts-based Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 29. Former NBA stars Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and six others are also slated to be enshrined next year due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. "We're definitely canceling," Hall of Fame spokesman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN on Wednesday. "It's going to have to be the first quarter of next year. (The board will) meet in a couple of weeks and look at the options of how and when and where." Bryant died January 26 at age 41 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Bryant was an 18-time NBA all-star, five-time NBA champion and three-time NBA finals MVP in a two-decade career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kobe Bryant's induction to hall of fame postponed: report

The father of Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has died after contracting the coronavirus, the English Premier League club announced late Wednesday.

Villa said 79-year-old Ron Smith, a lifelong fan of the Birmingham side, had been suffering from COVID-19 for four weeks.

"The Aston Villa family are saddened to announce that Ron Smith, the father of our current head coach Dean, has passed away at the age of 79," said a club statement.

"Ron, who had recently been living in a care home after being diagnosed with dementia six years ago, contracted coronavirus four weeks ago and after a short spell in hospital passed away with his family at his side.

"A lifelong supporter, Ron was a steward at Villa Park for many years and passed on his love of the club down to his children.

"As well as being a regular at home games, Ron was also there to witness that greatest of days in May 1982 when Villa lifted the European Cup in Rotterdam.

"The thoughts of everyone at the football club are currently with Dean and his family at this most distressing of times and we would kindly ask for the family's privacy to be respected."

Smith is not the only Premier League boss to lose a close relative to the virus, with COVID-19 also claiming the life of the 82-year-old mother of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola last month.

The father of Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has died after contracting the coronavirus, the English Premier League club announced late Wednesday. Villa said 79-year-old Ron Smith, a lifelong fan of the Birmingham side, had been suffering from COVID-19 for four weeks.

The father of Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has died after contracting the coronavirus, the English Premier League club announced late Wednesday. Villa said 79-year-old Ron Smith, a lifelong fan of the Birmingham side, had been suffering from COVID-19 for four weeks. "The Aston Villa family are saddened to announce that Ron Smith, the father of our current head coach Dean, has passed away at the age of 79," said a club statement. "Ron, who had recently been living in a care home after being diagnosed with dementia six years ago, contracted coronavirus four weeks ago and after a short spell in hospital passed away with his family at his side. "A lifelong supporter, Ron was a steward at Villa Park for many years and passed on his love of the club down to his children. "As well as being a regular at home games, Ron was also there to witness that greatest of days in May 1982 when Villa lifted the European Cup in Rotterdam. "The thoughts of everyone at the football club are currently with Dean and his family at this most distressing of times and we would kindly ask for the family's privacy to be respected." Smith is not the only Premier League boss to lose a close relative to the virus, with COVID-19 also claiming the life of the 82-year-old mother of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola last month.

Villa boss Smith's father dies from coronavirus - club

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not support any move from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reschedule the T20 World Cup for Indian Premier League (IPL)&nbsp;2020. PCB further said the ICC should not prioritise a ‘domestic tournament’ (IPL) for an international tournament or bilateral series.&nbsp;

The BCCI is optimistic about conducting the IPL later in the year after the cash-rich tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown measures. ICC Board meeting is slated for Thursday and a decision could be taken on the T20 World Cup, however, an official announcement is not expected following a meeting.

PCB is of the view that ICC members should wait for a couple of months before taking a call on T20 World Cup. The Pakistan board also said a lot will depend on how the West Indies and Pakistan’s tour of England goes. &nbsp;

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"We are in May and there is still time. The ICC members should wait and see where this Coronavirus pandemic goes. A decision on staging the event can be taken even after say two months," a PCB official was quoted as saying by PTI.

"There is no cricket being played right now but in two months' time we will know what is the position because West Indies and Pakistan are to play in England if things go according to plan," he added.

If the IPL is cancelled then the BCCI is expected to take a financial hit of around Rs 4,000 crore. Sri Lanka and UAE have also proposed to host IPL 2020 outside India.

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However, PCB will not support any move by the ICC if the board members are thinking of rescheduling the calendar to accommodate IPL 2020.&nbsp;

"The IPL is a domestic event of the BCCI and cannot be given preference over ICC events or bilateral agreements. Pakistan will not support any such move," a source was quoted as saying by PTI. 
&nbsp;

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not support any move from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reschedule the T20 World Cup for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not support any move from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reschedule the T20 World Cup for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. PCB further said the ICC should not prioritise a ‘domestic tournament’ (IPL) for an international tournament or bilateral series. The BCCI is optimistic about conducting the IPL later in the year after the cash-rich tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown measures. ICC Board meeting is slated for Thursday and a decision could be taken on the T20 World Cup, however, an official announcement is not expected following a meeting. PCB is of the view that ICC members should wait for a couple of months before taking a call on T20 World Cup. The Pakistan board also said a lot will depend on how the West Indies and Pakistan’s tour of England goes. ALSO READ: BCCI may allow Indian cricketers to participate in ECB's 'The Hundred': Report "We are in May and there is still time. The ICC members should wait and see where this Coronavirus pandemic goes. A decision on staging the event can be taken even after say two months," a PCB official was quoted as saying by PTI. "There is no cricket being played right now but in two months' time we will know what is the position because West Indies and Pakistan are to play in England if things go according to plan," he added. If the IPL is cancelled then the BCCI is expected to take a financial hit of around Rs 4,000 crore. Sri Lanka and UAE have also proposed to host IPL 2020 outside India. ALSO READ: ICC vs BCCI: India could lose T20 World Cup 2021 hosting rights over tax exemption issues However, PCB will not support any move by the ICC if the board members are thinking of rescheduling the calendar to accommodate IPL 2020. "The IPL is a domestic event of the BCCI and cannot be given preference over ICC events or bilateral agreements. Pakistan will not support any such move," a source was quoted as saying by PTI.

Pakistan will not support ICC in rescheduling of T20 World Cup for IPL 2020: PCB official

There might be no fans in the stadiums but the Bundesliga knows the world is watching and on Tuesday Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller was part of its charm offensive.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic the German top-flight is the only top-level game on the planet and football fans everywhere are watching.&nbsp;

After scoring the only goal as Bayern won a crunch match in Dortmund, Joshua Kimmich displaced Donald Trump as the top-trending subject on Twitter in the US.

Cue Bayern veteran Mueller smiling and joking as he reached out to international viewers with a post-match interview in almost faultless English.

Mueller is known in his own country as a an interviewee with a sense of humour.&nbsp;

After the victory, he beamed as he faced a microphone and happily showed off his German sense of humour as he talked about the length of Roman Buerki's arms and compared teenage team-mate Alphonso Davies to the Roadrunner, complete with sound effects.

Mueller described Kimmich's game-winning lob over home keeper Buerki as "having a long hang time" while miming watching the ball pass over his head.

"I had a good feeling," he said.&nbsp;

"Roman Buerki is a great keeper but one of his strengths is that he is maybe one of two steps outside his goal because maybe he has not got the longest arms so with these one of two steps he tries to have a better angle and Joshua saw that."

The interviewer quickly asked about the impressive and pacy Canada wing-back Davies, who tracked back to tackle a counter-attacking Erling Braut Haaland in the first half.

"A player with a lot of heart and with extreme power," said Mueller, a 30-year-old Germany international. "Although sometimes he has not the best position."&nbsp;

"When the opponent thinks 'Oh, I have time,' 'meep, meep, meep' the Roadrunner comes and steals the ball."

Mueller was pleased with his team's display in a game in which both teams showed occasional signs of rust.

"We did a great performance. With the ball perhaps not our best, but with our heart and that's the most important thing," said Mueller, tapping his chest.

"This game is maybe the decider and we won it. It's a great feeling"

"It looks better than before."

There might be no fans in the stadiums but the Bundesliga knows the world is watching and on Tuesday Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller was part of its charm offensive.

There might be no fans in the stadiums but the Bundesliga knows the world is watching and on Tuesday Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller was part of its charm offensive. Because of the coronavirus pandemic the German top-flight is the only top-level game on the planet and football fans everywhere are watching. After scoring the only goal as Bayern won a crunch match in Dortmund, Joshua Kimmich displaced Donald Trump as the top-trending subject on Twitter in the US. Cue Bayern veteran Mueller smiling and joking as he reached out to international viewers with a post-match interview in almost faultless English. Mueller is known in his own country as a an interviewee with a sense of humour. After the victory, he beamed as he faced a microphone and happily showed off his German sense of humour as he talked about the length of Roman Buerki's arms and compared teenage team-mate Alphonso Davies to the Roadrunner, complete with sound effects. Mueller described Kimmich's game-winning lob over home keeper Buerki as "having a long hang time" while miming watching the ball pass over his head. "I had a good feeling," he said. "Roman Buerki is a great keeper but one of his strengths is that he is maybe one of two steps outside his goal because maybe he has not got the longest arms so with these one of two steps he tries to have a better angle and Joshua saw that." The interviewer quickly asked about the impressive and pacy Canada wing-back Davies, who tracked back to tackle a counter-attacking Erling Braut Haaland in the first half. "A player with a lot of heart and with extreme power," said Mueller, a 30-year-old Germany international. "Although sometimes he has not the best position." "When the opponent thinks 'Oh, I have time,' 'meep, meep, meep' the Roadrunner comes and steals the ball." Mueller was pleased with his team's display in a game in which both teams showed occasional signs of rust. "We did a great performance. With the ball perhaps not our best, but with our heart and that's the most important thing," said Mueller, tapping his chest. "This game is maybe the decider and we won it. It's a great feeling" "It looks better than before."

Bayern's Mueller turns on charm in English as Bundesliga woos world

Just a day before the all-important International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting, reports have surfaced that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November, is all set to be postponed till 2022, opening a window for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 later in the year.&nbsp;

The move to push back the much-talked-about T20 World Cup to 2022 is because there is another T20 World Cup scheduled for 2021 to be hosted by India and there is a consensus that playing two T20 World Cups in a year seems improper.&nbsp;

As per reports, host broadcasters Star Sports were worried about hosting an IPL in six months followed by two T20 World Cups in the year 2021.&nbsp;

Notably, there is no major ICC event scheduled for the year 2022 so moving the T20 World Cup by two years is a feasible option for everyone given the situation surrounding COVID-19 and broadcasting market.&nbsp;

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Hence, India will host the T20 World Cup in 2021, followed by a T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022 and then the 50-over World Cup in 2023, scheduled to be hosted by India.&nbsp;

The postponement of the T20 World Cup will open a window for IPL but everyone is not looking to jump the gun and are waiting to see how the situation surrounding COVID-19, in India, pans out in coming weeks. If everything goes as per a plan, then a formal announcement regarding IPL is expected in July with back-end preparations starting from June.&nbsp;

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On bilateral cricket, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and CA’s Kevin Roberts are in talks and the tour is on. England’s tour of India in 2021 remains unscratched.

ICC meeting is set to take place on May 28 with a formal announcement on T20 World Cup expected as cricket gears up for a return post a prolonged break. 
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Just a day before the all-important International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting, reports have surfaced that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November, is all set to be postponed till 2022, opening a window for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 later in the year.

Just a day before the all-important International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting, reports have surfaced that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November, is all set to be postponed till 2022, opening a window for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 later in the year. The move to push back the much-talked-about T20 World Cup to 2022 is because there is another T20 World Cup scheduled for 2021 to be hosted by India and there is a consensus that playing two T20 World Cups in a year seems improper. As per reports, host broadcasters Star Sports were worried about hosting an IPL in six months followed by two T20 World Cups in the year 2021. Notably, there is no major ICC event scheduled for the year 2022 so moving the T20 World Cup by two years is a feasible option for everyone given the situation surrounding COVID-19 and broadcasting market. ALSO READ: ICC has 'successfully finished' cricket in last 10 years: Shoaib Akhtar Hence, India will host the T20 World Cup in 2021, followed by a T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022 and then the 50-over World Cup in 2023, scheduled to be hosted by India. The postponement of the T20 World Cup will open a window for IPL but everyone is not looking to jump the gun and are waiting to see how the situation surrounding COVID-19, in India, pans out in coming weeks. If everything goes as per a plan, then a formal announcement regarding IPL is expected in July with back-end preparations starting from June. ALSO READ: "What if a player tests positive in between a series or match?" - Rahul Dravid asks for better resumption strategy On bilateral cricket, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and CA’s Kevin Roberts are in talks and the tour is on. England’s tour of India in 2021 remains unscratched. ICC meeting is set to take place on May 28 with a formal announcement on T20 World Cup expected as cricket gears up for a return post a prolonged break.

T20 World Cup set to be postponed to 2022, IPL likely in October-November: Reports

Salt Pond Breakers (SPB) are set to lock horns with La Soufriere Hikers (LSH) in the Vincy Premier T10 League at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. Salt Pond Breakers are atop the league table whereas Soufriere Hikers are second in the standings as the top of the table clash promises to be a cracking contest.&nbsp;

Salt Pond Breakers have won five matches in the Vincy Premier T10 League with 10 points under their belt whereas Soufriere Hikers are won four matches out of five with just one defeat to their name.

The match will start at 10 pm IST on Wednesday and it brings a lot of headaches for Dream11 and fantasy gamers.&nbsp;

<h2>SPB vs LSH My Dream11 Team for Salt Pond Breakers and La Soufriere Hikers, Vincy Premier T10 League:</h2>

Camus Hackshaw (c), Dillon Douglas, Salvan Brown, Sunil Ambris (vc), Donwell Hector, Dean Browne, Urnel Thomas, Othniel Lewis, Jeremy Haywood, Delorn Johnson, Wesrick Strough&nbsp;

<h2>SPB vs LSH Squads</h2>

Salt Pond Breakers: Christroy John, Donwell Hector, Kadir Nedd, Kevin Peters, Rickford Walker, Sunil Ambris, Jeremy Layne, Urnel Thomas, Seon Sween, Benniton Stapleton, Delorn Johnson, Javid Harry, Wesrick Strough

La Soufriere Hikers: Camano Cain, Desron Maloney , Dillon Douglas, Rawdon Bentick, Salvan Browne, Dean Browne, Rayan Williams, Camus Hackshaw, Tilron Harry, Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell, Kimson Dalzell, Othniel Lewis. 
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Salt Pond Breakers (SPB) are set to lock horns with La Soufriere Hikers (LSH) in the Vincy Premier T10 League at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. Salt Pond Breakers are atop the league table whereas Soufriere Hikers are second in the standings as the top of the table clash promises to be a cracking contest.

Salt Pond Breakers (SPB) are set to lock horns with La Soufriere Hikers (LSH) in the Vincy Premier T10 League at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. Salt Pond Breakers are atop the league table whereas Soufriere Hikers are second in the standings as the top of the table clash promises to be a cracking contest. Salt Pond Breakers have won five matches in the Vincy Premier T10 League with 10 points under their belt whereas Soufriere Hikers are won four matches out of five with just one defeat to their name. The match will start at 10 pm IST on Wednesday and it brings a lot of headaches for Dream11 and fantasy gamers. SPB vs LSH My Dream11 Team for Salt Pond Breakers and La Soufriere Hikers, Vincy Premier T10 League: Camus Hackshaw (c), Dillon Douglas, Salvan Brown, Sunil Ambris (vc), Donwell Hector, Dean Browne, Urnel Thomas, Othniel Lewis, Jeremy Haywood, Delorn Johnson, Wesrick Strough SPB vs LSH Squads Salt Pond Breakers: Christroy John, Donwell Hector, Kadir Nedd, Kevin Peters, Rickford Walker, Sunil Ambris, Jeremy Layne, Urnel Thomas, Seon Sween, Benniton Stapleton, Delorn Johnson, Javid Harry, Wesrick Strough La Soufriere Hikers: Camano Cain, Desron Maloney , Dillon Douglas, Rawdon Bentick, Salvan Browne, Dean Browne, Rayan Williams, Camus Hackshaw, Tilron Harry, Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell, Kimson Dalzell, Othniel Lewis.

SPB vs LSH, Dream11 Prediction: Best picks, fantasy cricket tips for Salt Pond Breakers and La Soufriere Hikers

Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday held a series of talks with International Olympic Committee members on the potential consequences of the coronavirus pandemic that has seen the Tokyo Games pushed back a year to 2021, sources said.

Bach was to address the 100 IOC members in three different sessions decided by language and local time zone.

Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP.

The IOC president wants to hear "thoughts, ideas and experiences of all members across the globe", it added.

While Bach addressed all Olympic actors on March 24 when announcing the postponement of the Tokyo Games, it is the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak that he has specifically consulted IOC members.

Bach was backed up by Olympic Games executive director Christophe Dubi, IOC sports director Kit McConnell, IOC director general Christophe De Kepper and chief operating officer Lana Haddad.

The IOC's medical and scientific director, Richard Budgett, also took to the floor to discuss "the issue of a vaccine", according to a second source.

Bach warned last week that 2021 was the "last option" for holding the delayed Tokyo Games, stressing that postponement cannot go on forever.

He said he backed Japan's stance that the Games will have to be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't under control by next year.

The German wouldn't say, however, whether a vaccine was a prerequisite for going ahead with the Olympics, but was lukewarm on the idea of holding them without fans.

In March, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed to July 23, 2021 over the coronavirus, which has killed hundreds of thousands around the world and halted international sport and travel. It was the first peacetime postponement of the Olympics.

The IOC has already set aside $800 million to help organisers and sports federations meet the extra costs of a postponed Olympics.

According to the latest budget, the Games were due to cost $12.6 billion, shared between the organising committee, the government of Japan and Tokyo city.

Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday held a series of talks with International Olympic Committee members on the potential consequences of the coronavirus pandemic that has seen the Tokyo Games pushed back a year to 2021, sources said.

Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday held a series of talks with International Olympic Committee members on the potential consequences of the coronavirus pandemic that has seen the Tokyo Games pushed back a year to 2021, sources said. Bach was to address the 100 IOC members in three different sessions decided by language and local time zone. Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP. The IOC president wants to hear "thoughts, ideas and experiences of all members across the globe", it added. While Bach addressed all Olympic actors on March 24 when announcing the postponement of the Tokyo Games, it is the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak that he has specifically consulted IOC members. Bach was backed up by Olympic Games executive director Christophe Dubi, IOC sports director Kit McConnell, IOC director general Christophe De Kepper and chief operating officer Lana Haddad. The IOC's medical and scientific director, Richard Budgett, also took to the floor to discuss "the issue of a vaccine", according to a second source. Bach warned last week that 2021 was the "last option" for holding the delayed Tokyo Games, stressing that postponement cannot go on forever. He said he backed Japan's stance that the Games will have to be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't under control by next year. The German wouldn't say, however, whether a vaccine was a prerequisite for going ahead with the Olympics, but was lukewarm on the idea of holding them without fans. In March, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed to July 23, 2021 over the coronavirus, which has killed hundreds of thousands around the world and halted international sport and travel. It was the first peacetime postponement of the Olympics. The IOC has already set aside $800 million to help organisers and sports federations meet the extra costs of a postponed Olympics. According to the latest budget, the Games were due to cost $12.6 billion, shared between the organising committee, the government of Japan and Tokyo city.

Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout

Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced to plant 5000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.

The severe cyclone, something which has not been witnessed in decades, had barrelled through West Bengal on Ma 20 amid the COVID-19 lockdown, affecting lakhs of people and claiming 86 lives, besides leaving a trail of destruction in Kolkata and surrounding areas.

"We must stay strong through these testing times until we can smile together again," KKR principal owner Shah Rukh Khan has stated in a message.

"KKR has committed to contribute to the cause. Under KKR's Plant A 6 initiative, we pledge to work with the authorities and plant 5000 trees in the Kolkata," a statement from KKR said.

The Kolkata franchise will also go around the state and help affected people in satellite towns and districts.

"Ration and essential hygiene items to be distributed to the needy across four most-affected regions -- Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur."

With the tropical cyclone hitting during the COVID-19 pandemic, KKR volunteers have been trained in in hygiene and safety requirements and will be using all necessary safety equipment, it added.

Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced to plant 5000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.

Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced to plant 5000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan. The severe cyclone, something which has not been witnessed in decades, had barrelled through West Bengal on Ma 20 amid the COVID-19 lockdown, affecting lakhs of people and claiming 86 lives, besides leaving a trail of destruction in Kolkata and surrounding areas. "We must stay strong through these testing times until we can smile together again," KKR principal owner Shah Rukh Khan has stated in a message. "KKR has committed to contribute to the cause. Under KKR's Plant A 6 initiative, we pledge to work with the authorities and plant 5000 trees in the Kolkata," a statement from KKR said. The Kolkata franchise will also go around the state and help affected people in satellite towns and districts. "Ration and essential hygiene items to be distributed to the needy across four most-affected regions -- Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur." With the tropical cyclone hitting during the COVID-19 pandemic, KKR volunteers have been trained in in hygiene and safety requirements and will be using all necessary safety equipment, it added.

Kolkata Knight Riders to plant trees, aid in relief work in Amphan aftermath

Confined to their hostel rooms for more than two months due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown, elite Indian athletes such as javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and sprinter Hima Das started outdoor training at the Sports Authority of India centre in Patiala on Wednesday.

The SAI said training, which also resumed at its Bengaluru centre, took place in strict compliance with the health guidelines of the government and the Standard Operating Procedure that was unveiled last week.

"Elite athletes housed in the National Centre of Excellence in Patiala and Bangaluru have resumed sporting activities from Wednesday...," the SAI said in a statement.

The National Centre Of Excellence (NCOE) Patiala, also known as National Institute of Sports (NIS), is currently home to weightlifters, including those who have qualified for Tokyo Olympics, and eminent track and field athletes such as Neeraj and Hima.

The Bengaluru centre is host to the senior men's and women's national hockey teams and race walkers like K T Irfan and Bhawana Jat.

"In keeping with the government guidelines, all necessary safety measures of hygiene and social distancing are being maintained by athletes on the field of play," the SAI said.

"Equipment are being self-sanitised by athletes after use and no two athletes are allowed to use the same equipment during the sports activity."

The SAI further stated that in both the centres, the athletes trained in staggered schedules to ensure social distancing.

"Sanitisation of hands, shoes and kits is being followed at both the centres."

Athletes at all the SAI centres across the country were stuck in their rooms after the government imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to control the COVID-19 pandemic.

But the sportspersons heaved a sigh of relief when the government, on May 17, permitted the use of stadia and sports complexes without spectators and under strict guidelines, allowing the athletes to return to outdoor training.&nbsp;

Confined to their hostel rooms for more than two months due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown, elite Indian athletes such as javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and sprinter Hima Das started outdoor training at the Sports Authority of India centre in Patiala on Wednesday.

Confined to their hostel rooms for more than two months due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown, elite Indian athletes such as javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and sprinter Hima Das started outdoor training at the Sports Authority of India centre in Patiala on Wednesday. The SAI said training, which also resumed at its Bengaluru centre, took place in strict compliance with the health guidelines of the government and the Standard Operating Procedure that was unveiled last week. "Elite athletes housed in the National Centre of Excellence in Patiala and Bangaluru have resumed sporting activities from Wednesday...," the SAI said in a statement. The National Centre Of Excellence (NCOE) Patiala, also known as National Institute of Sports (NIS), is currently home to weightlifters, including those who have qualified for Tokyo Olympics, and eminent track and field athletes such as Neeraj and Hima. The Bengaluru centre is host to the senior men's and women's national hockey teams and race walkers like K T Irfan and Bhawana Jat. "In keeping with the government guidelines, all necessary safety measures of hygiene and social distancing are being maintained by athletes on the field of play," the SAI said. "Equipment are being self-sanitised by athletes after use and no two athletes are allowed to use the same equipment during the sports activity." The SAI further stated that in both the centres, the athletes trained in staggered schedules to ensure social distancing. "Sanitisation of hands, shoes and kits is being followed at both the centres." Athletes at all the SAI centres across the country were stuck in their rooms after the government imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to control the COVID-19 pandemic. But the sportspersons heaved a sigh of relief when the government, on May 17, permitted the use of stadia and sports complexes without spectators and under strict guidelines, allowing the athletes to return to outdoor training.

Elite athletes resume sporting activities in SAI's Patiala, Bengaluru centres

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has threatened to pull back India’s hosting rights for the 2021 T20 World Cup as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) failed to get tax exempted for the tournament.

Following BCCI’s failure of getting tax exempted for the T20 World Cup, ICC has sent hard-hitting emails to the Sourav Ganguly-led Indian board while reminding that cricket’s global body reserves the right to shift the marquee tournament from India.

A deadline of May 18 was given to BCCI by the ICC to sort out the tax issue with the Indian government but the Indian board had asked for the deadline to be extended to June 30.&nbsp;

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"In light of the BCCI's notification of force majeure, we would highlight the obligation on the BCCI of the Host Agreement and that IBC (ICC Business Corporation) is entitled to terminate the agreement with immediate effect at any time from 18 May 2020," Jonathan Hall, the ICC's general counsel, was quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

"The BCCI has clearly had many years to arrange the tax solution which is why the agreement asks for it to be provided .no later than 18 (eighteen) months prior. and why the BCCI was required to provide it by 31 December 2019. In such circumstances, IBC is not prepared to agree to the requested extension to June 30, 2020 or 30 days after the lockdown is lifted whichever is later.

"In the meantime, all of IBC's rights are reserved in full including the right to challenge whether or not a valid force majeure exists," Hall wrote in a letter to the BCCI on April 29.

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Last time when India hosted the 2016 edition of the T20 World Cup, the ICC suffered losses to the tune of $20-30 million after the Indian board failed to secure tax exemption. And if India fails to get tax exemption for the T20 World Cup 2021, ICC will lose around $100 million.&nbsp;

The ICC now stands to lose around $100 million if the BCCI fails to secure the tax exemption against the T20 World Cup in India.

The BCCI has asked for more time from the ICC to resolve the issue while citing lockdown in India as reason behind failure to approach Indian government to take up the matter.&nbsp;

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"While BCCI has been making all efforts to get a 'tax solution' for the event, in view of the current situation, which is beyond the control of the BCCI, it is not possible for BCCI to obtain requisite permission/consent from the Government of India before April 17, 2020. In light of the above, the BCCI hereby requests IBC to grant an extension of time till June 30, 2020 or 30 days after the lockdown is lifted, whichever is later.

"For the avoidance of doubt, this letter constitutes a notice of Force Majeure under Host Agreement," the BCCI told the ICC.

The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in October-November. 
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has threatened to pull back India’s hosting rights for the 2021 T20 World Cup as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) failed to get tax exempted for the tournament.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has threatened to pull back India’s hosting rights for the 2021 T20 World Cup as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) failed to get tax exempted for the tournament. Following BCCI’s failure of getting tax exempted for the T20 World Cup, ICC has sent hard-hitting emails to the Sourav Ganguly-led Indian board while reminding that cricket’s global body reserves the right to shift the marquee tournament from India. A deadline of May 18 was given to BCCI by the ICC to sort out the tax issue with the Indian government but the Indian board had asked for the deadline to be extended to June 30. ALSO READ: India set for Border-Gavaskar trophy defense as Cricket Australia locks in Test venues; Tour to commence from December 3 "In light of the BCCI's notification of force majeure, we would highlight the obligation on the BCCI of the Host Agreement and that IBC (ICC Business Corporation) is entitled to terminate the agreement with immediate effect at any time from 18 May 2020," Jonathan Hall, the ICC's general counsel, was quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "The BCCI has clearly had many years to arrange the tax solution which is why the agreement asks for it to be provided .no later than 18 (eighteen) months prior. and why the BCCI was required to provide it by 31 December 2019. In such circumstances, IBC is not prepared to agree to the requested extension to June 30, 2020 or 30 days after the lockdown is lifted whichever is later. "In the meantime, all of IBC's rights are reserved in full including the right to challenge whether or not a valid force majeure exists," Hall wrote in a letter to the BCCI on April 29. ALSO READ: BCCI vs ICC, tax exemptions create discord between the cricketing heavyweights Last time when India hosted the 2016 edition of the T20 World Cup, the ICC suffered losses to the tune of $20-30 million after the Indian board failed to secure tax exemption. And if India fails to get tax exemption for the T20 World Cup 2021, ICC will lose around $100 million. The ICC now stands to lose around $100 million if the BCCI fails to secure the tax exemption against the T20 World Cup in India. The BCCI has asked for more time from the ICC to resolve the issue while citing lockdown in India as reason behind failure to approach Indian government to take up the matter. ALSO READ: ICC dismisses reports of T20 World Cup postponement, says 'preparations ongoing for event in Australia' "While BCCI has been making all efforts to get a 'tax solution' for the event, in view of the current situation, which is beyond the control of the BCCI, it is not possible for BCCI to obtain requisite permission/consent from the Government of India before April 17, 2020. In light of the above, the BCCI hereby requests IBC to grant an extension of time till June 30, 2020 or 30 days after the lockdown is lifted, whichever is later. "For the avoidance of doubt, this letter constitutes a notice of Force Majeure under Host Agreement," the BCCI told the ICC. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in October-November.

ICC vs BCCI: India could lose T20 World Cup 2021 hosting rights over tax exemption issues

Premier League clubs on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of return to training protocols in a bid to allow clubs to move to limited contact training. Premier League shareholders unanimously voted to resume contact training as the English top-flight league takes another step towards resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Squads will be allowed to train in groups while still minimizing any unnecessary close contact in what will be the second phase of training for Premier League clubs.&nbsp;

Strict medical protocols are already in place to make training grounds as safe as possible with players and support staff being tested for COVID-19 twice a week.

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The decision by Premier League was taken after consultation with all the clubs, players, managers, PFA, LMA and the government with discussions ongoing on when to resume the league.&nbsp;

“Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training - marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season when safe to do so. Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact,” Premier League said in a statement on Wednesday.

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“The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants. Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.&nbsp;“Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players,

managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government. Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season when conditions allow.”

Speculations are rife that Premier League are eyeing a restart in between June 12 to June 19.

Premier League clubs on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of return to training protocols in a bid to allow clubs to move to limited contact training. Premier League shareholders unanimously voted to resume contact training as the English top-flight league takes another step towards resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier League clubs on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of return to training protocols in a bid to allow clubs to move to limited contact training. Premier League shareholders unanimously voted to resume contact training as the English top-flight league takes another step towards resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic. Squads will be allowed to train in groups while still minimizing any unnecessary close contact in what will be the second phase of training for Premier League clubs. Strict medical protocols are already in place to make training grounds as safe as possible with players and support staff being tested for COVID-19 twice a week. ALSO READ: Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be 'strange', says Henderson The decision by Premier League was taken after consultation with all the clubs, players, managers, PFA, LMA and the government with discussions ongoing on when to resume the league. “Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training - marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season when safe to do so. Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact,” Premier League said in a statement on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus “The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants. Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week. “Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government. Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season when conditions allow.” Speculations are rife that Premier League are eyeing a restart in between June 12 to June 19.

Premier League clubs unanimously agree on Phase 2 of protocols including contact training

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