International cricket is on the verge of returning back to life with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) planning to host West Indies and Pakistan for a three-match Test series in July and August respectively. While ICC released guidelines in a bid to resume cricket, ECB is looking to create ‘bio-secure bubble’ for players to ensure safety and well-being amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid has questioned the planning by ECB as the batting legend feels it would be impossible to follow the proposed 'bio-secure bubble plans' due to the hectic calendar in the world of cricket.&nbsp;

"It is a bit unrealistic to have things at the level the ECB is talking about. Obviously, the ECB is very keen to conduct these series because they have had no other cricket and it is right in the middle of the season. Even if they are potentially able to create a bubble and manage it in that way, I think it will be impossible for everyone to do it with the kind of calendar that we have, with the travelling that you do on tours and the number of people involved," Dravid said during webinar conducted in support of NGO, YUVA.

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Dravid further questioned the fate of a Test series or a tournament if a player tests positive in between a match in the longest format of the game. Dravid said the current rules will see the Public Health Department intervening and putting everyone in quarantine as the stalwart said everyone will need to work out a proper plan so the whole Test match or a tournament don’t get cancelled.&nbsp;

"All of us are hoping that things will evolve with time and get better once we have better medication. In case of the bio-bubble, you do all the testing, the quarantine and then on day two of the Test match, what if one player tests positive? What happens then? The rules, as they stand now, will see the Public Health Department coming in and putting everyone in quarantine,” Dravid asserted.

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"So that ends the Test match or the series and that ends all the expenses that were made to get everyone there and create that environment. We're going to have to work with the Health Department and Government authorities to find out a way in which even if a player tests positive, the whole tournament isn't cancelled," Dravid who currently heads the National Cricket Academy pointed out. 
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International cricket is on the verge of returning back to life with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) planning to host West Indies and Pakistan for a three-match Test series in July and August respectively.

International cricket is on the verge of returning back to life with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) planning to host West Indies and Pakistan for a three-match Test series in July and August respectively. While ICC released guidelines in a bid to resume cricket, ECB is looking to create ‘bio-secure bubble’ for players to ensure safety and well-being amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid has questioned the planning by ECB as the batting legend feels it would be impossible to follow the proposed 'bio-secure bubble plans' due to the hectic calendar in the world of cricket. "It is a bit unrealistic to have things at the level the ECB is talking about. Obviously, the ECB is very keen to conduct these series because they have had no other cricket and it is right in the middle of the season. Even if they are potentially able to create a bubble and manage it in that way, I think it will be impossible for everyone to do it with the kind of calendar that we have, with the travelling that you do on tours and the number of people involved," Dravid said during webinar conducted in support of NGO, YUVA. ALSO READ: Sri Lanka Cricket planning to suspend drug-charged Shehan Madushanka's contract Dravid further questioned the fate of a Test series or a tournament if a player tests positive in between a match in the longest format of the game. Dravid said the current rules will see the Public Health Department intervening and putting everyone in quarantine as the stalwart said everyone will need to work out a proper plan so the whole Test match or a tournament don’t get cancelled. "All of us are hoping that things will evolve with time and get better once we have better medication. In case of the bio-bubble, you do all the testing, the quarantine and then on day two of the Test match, what if one player tests positive? What happens then? The rules, as they stand now, will see the Public Health Department coming in and putting everyone in quarantine,” Dravid asserted. ALSO READ: Exclusive | Fine with saliva ban, matches behind closed doors as it is for everyone's safety: Navdeep Saini "So that ends the Test match or the series and that ends all the expenses that were made to get everyone there and create that environment. We're going to have to work with the Health Department and Government authorities to find out a way in which even if a player tests positive, the whole tournament isn't cancelled," Dravid who currently heads the National Cricket Academy pointed out.

"What if a player tests positive in between a series or match?" - Rahul Dravid asks for better resumption strategy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has “successfully finished” cricket in the last decade and brought the gentlemen’s game down to its knees, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar said while launching a scathing attack on cricket’s global body.

Akhtar expressed his anguish at batting-friendly conditions in the limited-overs format, which has heavily favoured the batters of late. &nbsp;

"Can I tell you something bluntly? They (ICC) are finishing the cricket. I am openly saying that in last 10 years, ICC has successfully finished cricket, and I would say job well-done guys. Jo socha thaa apne woh kiya (You did what you intended to)," Akhtar told Manjrekar in a chat for ESPNCricinfo.

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Akhtar is also of the view that the number of bouncers per over should be increased with two new balls and only four fielders outside the 30-yard circle for the better part of an ODI match as he rued contests like Sachin Tendulkar vs Shoaib Akhtar has been missing from cricket for a long time.

"I have been saying repeatedly that change bouncer rule (one per over). You have two new balls and four fielders outside. Please ask ICC whether, in the last 10 years, quality of cricket has gone up or gone down. Where are those Sachin versus Shoaib contests?"

On Tendulkar, Akhtar said he never got aggressive against the Master Blaster as they shared immense respect.&nbsp;

"But yes, I would try to outthink him. Like in the 2006 tour of Pakistan, I knew he had tennis elbow problems and he can't hook or pull me, so I bowled a barrage of bouncers to keep him quiet," Akhtar said.

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Akthar further said that he should be working in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a bid to produce tearaway fast bowlers for the country.&nbsp;

"People like me should have been in PCB and I would have produced fast bowlers. Fast bowlers should be like leopards which would hunt down its prey.

"I would have produced 12 fast bowlers and prepared them on every aspect, technique, mannerism, studies, diet, what to do with the body.

"I would have built a complete brand. You don't get fast bowlers from people who are by nature ghulaam (subservient)." 
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has “successfully finished” cricket in the last decade and brought the gentlemen’s game down to its knees, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar said while launching a scathing attack on cricket’s global body.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has “successfully finished” cricket in the last decade and brought the gentlemen’s game down to its knees, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar said while launching a scathing attack on cricket’s global body. Akhtar expressed his anguish at batting-friendly conditions in the limited-overs format, which has heavily favoured the batters of late. "Can I tell you something bluntly? They (ICC) are finishing the cricket. I am openly saying that in last 10 years, ICC has successfully finished cricket, and I would say job well-done guys. Jo socha thaa apne woh kiya (You did what you intended to)," Akhtar told Manjrekar in a chat for ESPNCricinfo. ALSO READ: Sri Lanka suspends Shehan Madushanka after heroin arrest Akhtar is also of the view that the number of bouncers per over should be increased with two new balls and only four fielders outside the 30-yard circle for the better part of an ODI match as he rued contests like Sachin Tendulkar vs Shoaib Akhtar has been missing from cricket for a long time. "I have been saying repeatedly that change bouncer rule (one per over). You have two new balls and four fielders outside. Please ask ICC whether, in the last 10 years, quality of cricket has gone up or gone down. Where are those Sachin versus Shoaib contests?" On Tendulkar, Akhtar said he never got aggressive against the Master Blaster as they shared immense respect. "But yes, I would try to outthink him. Like in the 2006 tour of Pakistan, I knew he had tennis elbow problems and he can't hook or pull me, so I bowled a barrage of bouncers to keep him quiet," Akhtar said. ALSO READ: "What if a player tests positive in between a series or match?" - Rahul Dravid asks for better resumption stategy Akthar further said that he should be working in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a bid to produce tearaway fast bowlers for the country. "People like me should have been in PCB and I would have produced fast bowlers. Fast bowlers should be like leopards which would hunt down its prey. "I would have produced 12 fast bowlers and prepared them on every aspect, technique, mannerism, studies, diet, what to do with the body. "I would have built a complete brand. You don't get fast bowlers from people who are by nature ghulaam (subservient)."

ICC has 'successfully finished' cricket in last 10 years: Shoaib Akhtar

Sri Lanka's cricket board Tuesday suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game, two days after he was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin.

The right-arm bowler was stopped while driving with another person in a car on Sunday and found to have two grams of the drug, police said.

He took a hat-trick against Bangladesh on his one-day international debut in January 2018. He also played two T20 matches against Bangladesh in 2018, but has not played an international since due to injuries.

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva said they suspended the 25-year-old pending an internal disciplinary inquiry. He was remanded into custody on Monday.

"We have suspended him with immediate effect and he also cannot take part in any form of the game," de Silva said.

Sri Lanka's cricket board Tuesday suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game, two days after he was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin.

Sri Lanka's cricket board Tuesday suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game, two days after he was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin. The right-arm bowler was stopped while driving with another person in a car on Sunday and found to have two grams of the drug, police said. He took a hat-trick against Bangladesh on his one-day international debut in January 2018. He also played two T20 matches against Bangladesh in 2018, but has not played an international since due to injuries. Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva said they suspended the 25-year-old pending an internal disciplinary inquiry. He was remanded into custody on Monday. "We have suspended him with immediate effect and he also cannot take part in any form of the game," de Silva said.

Sri Lanka suspends Shehan Madushanka after heroin arrest

In what is being tipped as a possible showdown of Bundesliga 2019-20 season, second-placed Borussia Dortmund are set to host league leaders&nbsp;Bayern Munich at the iconic Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday. The top of the table clash, which is expected to garner a worldwide audience, will determine whether Bayern Munich extend their lead or Dortmund close the four-point gap in the German top-flight league.&nbsp;

Bayern Munich last lost a match in December 2019 and are on a 17-match run without a defeat whereas Dortmund have lost just a single match in their last eight in all competitions. The much-talked-about Der Klassiker will also be a face-off between two of the hottest strikers in world football – Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland. While Lewandowski has a stellar record in Der Klassiker, this will be Haaland’s first game against Bayern Munich while playing for Borussia Dortmund.

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Bayern Munich’s away record has been splendid, to say the least with the Bavarians losing just two matches while drawing as many and winning nine while scoring 2.85 goals on average per game. In away matches, Bayern Munich have the tendency of scoring early goals and nearly a third of their away goals have come in the opening 15 minutes (12 out of 37).

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Hence, Dortmund will need to keep a close eye on their attackers, especially in the opening minutes of the game. 
Interestingly, the team to score first has lost three of the last four matches in Signal Iduna Park. Moreover, Dortmund have scored in each of their last 38 home games and playing matches behind closed doors hasn’t affected their form much.

Bayern are currently atop the Bundesliga table with 41 points off 27 matches with four defeats and as many draws. Whereas, Dortmund are a close second with 51 points in 27 matches including 17 victories, six draws and four defeats. 
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In what is being tipped as a possible showdown of Bundesliga 2019-20 season, second-placed Borussia Dortmund are set to host league leaders Bayern Munich at the iconic Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday.

In what is being tipped as a possible showdown of Bundesliga 2019-20 season, second-placed Borussia Dortmund are set to host league leaders Bayern Munich at the iconic Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday. The top of the table clash, which is expected to garner a worldwide audience, will determine whether Bayern Munich extend their lead or Dortmund close the four-point gap in the German top-flight league. Bayern Munich last lost a match in December 2019 and are on a 17-match run without a defeat whereas Dortmund have lost just a single match in their last eight in all competitions. The much-talked-about Der Klassiker will also be a face-off between two of the hottest strikers in world football – Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland. While Lewandowski has a stellar record in Der Klassiker, this will be Haaland’s first game against Bayern Munich while playing for Borussia Dortmund. ALSO READ: Bournemouth's Aaron Ramsdale shocked by coronavirus diagnosis Bayern Munich’s away record has been splendid, to say the least with the Bavarians losing just two matches while drawing as many and winning nine while scoring 2.85 goals on average per game. In away matches, Bayern Munich have the tendency of scoring early goals and nearly a third of their away goals have come in the opening 15 minutes (12 out of 37). ALSO READ: Usain Bolt savagely replies after fan challenges him to break his own world record in next Olympics Hence, Dortmund will need to keep a close eye on their attackers, especially in the opening minutes of the game. Interestingly, the team to score first has lost three of the last four matches in Signal Iduna Park. Moreover, Dortmund have scored in each of their last 38 home games and playing matches behind closed doors hasn’t affected their form much. Bayern are currently atop the Bundesliga table with 41 points off 27 matches with four defeats and as many draws. Whereas, Dortmund are a close second with 51 points in 27 matches including 17 victories, six draws and four defeats.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich, Der Klassiker, Preview: Top of table clash set to grip Bundesliga

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale described finding out he had tested positive for coronavirus as "scary and worrying", despite displaying no symptoms.

The England under-21 international was one of two positive cases from the second round of testing carried out by Premier League clubs as they gear up for a return to action next month.

"It's definitely a shock -- I've not been in contact with anybody and I've now got it," Ramsdale told The Sun.

"I'm showing no symptoms so the fact that a healthy young person could potentially have it is definitely scary and worrying."

Ramsdale tested negative in the first round of testing and believes he must have contracted the virus while shopping.

"This last week, I've done the usual things like going to the supermarket and going to the petrol station to fill my car.

"Once you've contracted the virus, it shows in your blood.

"That was obviously not the case (after the first test) and it's been the three days between the two tests when I've contracted the virus.

"I've been just as careful as before on lockdown and it seems to be a shopping trip where I've caught it."

A total of eight cases of coronavirus among players and staff have been detected from 1,744 tests in the Premier League.

Results from a third round of testing will be revealed on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, captains and representatives of players and coaches will meet with the league later on Tuesday to discuss protocols on a return to contact training.

England's top-flight clubs will vote on proposals for a phased return to full training on Wednesday after new government guidelines cleared the way for "close contact" training.

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale described finding out he had tested positive for coronavirus as "scary and worrying", despite displaying no symptoms. The England under-21 international was one of two positive cases from the second round of testing carried out by Premier League clubs as they gear up for a return to action next month.

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale described finding out he had tested positive for coronavirus as "scary and worrying", despite displaying no symptoms. The England under-21 international was one of two positive cases from the second round of testing carried out by Premier League clubs as they gear up for a return to action next month. "It's definitely a shock -- I've not been in contact with anybody and I've now got it," Ramsdale told The Sun. "I'm showing no symptoms so the fact that a healthy young person could potentially have it is definitely scary and worrying." Ramsdale tested negative in the first round of testing and believes he must have contracted the virus while shopping. "This last week, I've done the usual things like going to the supermarket and going to the petrol station to fill my car. "Once you've contracted the virus, it shows in your blood. "That was obviously not the case (after the first test) and it's been the three days between the two tests when I've contracted the virus. "I've been just as careful as before on lockdown and it seems to be a shopping trip where I've caught it." A total of eight cases of coronavirus among players and staff have been detected from 1,744 tests in the Premier League. Results from a third round of testing will be revealed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, captains and representatives of players and coaches will meet with the league later on Tuesday to discuss protocols on a return to contact training. England's top-flight clubs will vote on proposals for a phased return to full training on Wednesday after new government guidelines cleared the way for "close contact" training.

Bournemouth's Aaron Ramsdale shocked by coronavirus diagnosis

As live cricket action continues in Vincy T10 Premier League, Grenadines Divers (GRD) will lock horns with La Soufriere Hikers (LSH) in the first match of Day 5 at the Arnos Vale Grown in Kingstown, St Vincent.&nbsp;

GRD lost their opening two matches of the tournament but came back with a win in their previous match to keep their hopes alive for the final. Whereas, LSH will head into the match following a crushing 25-run defeat against Salt Pond Breakers.&nbsp;

The match between GRD and LSH brings a lot of headaches for Dream11 and fantasy gamers and we have assembled a Dream11 team for them.&nbsp;

<h2>GRD vs LSH My Dream11 Team&nbsp;</h2>

Anson Latchman (VC), Salvan Brown, Shem Browne (C), Alex Samuel, Asif Hooper, Razine Browne, Othneil Lewis, Kenson Dalzell, Jeremy Haywood, Obed McCoy, Geron Wyllie

<h2>GRD vs LSH Probable Playing11</h2>

Grenadine Divers: Shem Browne, Asif Hooper (C), Alex Samuel, Tijorn Pope, Richie Richards, Razine Browne, Wayne Harper, Anson Latchman (WK), Obed McCoy, Geron Wyllie, Brazie Browne.

La Soufriere Hikers: Salvan Browne (WK), Desron Maloney (C), Dillon Douglas, Dean Browne, Rawdon Bentick, Casmus Hackshaw, Camano Cain, Rayan Williams, Othneil Lewis, Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell.

<h2>GRD vs LSH Squads:</h2>

Grenadines Divers: Obed McCoy, Asif Hooper, Shem Browne, Anson Latchman, Tijorn Pope, Romano Pierre, Wayne Harper, Geron Wyllie, Razie Browne, Richie Richards, Shammick Roberts, Braxie Browne, Ajex Samuel. 
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La Soufriere Hikers: Desron Maloney, Dean Browne, Dillon Douglas, Othneil Lewis, Salvan Brown, Rayan Williams, Rawdon Bentick, Casmus Hackshaw, Kenson Dalzell, Jeremy Haywood, Tilran Harry, Kimson Dalzell, Camano Cain. 
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As live cricket action continues in Vincy T10 Premier League, Grenadines Divers (GRD) will lock horns with La Soufriere Hikers (LSH) in the first match of Day 5 at the Arnos Vale Grown in Kingstown, St Vincent.

As live cricket action continues in Vincy T10 Premier League, Grenadines Divers (GRD) will lock horns with La Soufriere Hikers (LSH) in the first match of Day 5 at the Arnos Vale Grown in Kingstown, St Vincent. GRD lost their opening two matches of the tournament but came back with a win in their previous match to keep their hopes alive for the final. Whereas, LSH will head into the match following a crushing 25-run defeat against Salt Pond Breakers. The match between GRD and LSH brings a lot of headaches for Dream11 and fantasy gamers and we have assembled a Dream11 team for them. GRD vs LSH My Dream11 Team Anson Latchman (VC), Salvan Brown, Shem Browne (C), Alex Samuel, Asif Hooper, Razine Browne, Othneil Lewis, Kenson Dalzell, Jeremy Haywood, Obed McCoy, Geron Wyllie GRD vs LSH Probable Playing11 Grenadine Divers: Shem Browne, Asif Hooper (C), Alex Samuel, Tijorn Pope, Richie Richards, Razine Browne, Wayne Harper, Anson Latchman (WK), Obed McCoy, Geron Wyllie, Brazie Browne. La Soufriere Hikers: Salvan Browne (WK), Desron Maloney (C), Dillon Douglas, Dean Browne, Rawdon Bentick, Casmus Hackshaw, Camano Cain, Rayan Williams, Othneil Lewis, Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell. GRD vs LSH Squads: Grenadines Divers: Obed McCoy, Asif Hooper, Shem Browne, Anson Latchman, Tijorn Pope, Romano Pierre, Wayne Harper, Geron Wyllie, Razie Browne, Richie Richards, Shammick Roberts, Braxie Browne, Ajex Samuel. La Soufriere Hikers: Desron Maloney, Dean Browne, Dillon Douglas, Othneil Lewis, Salvan Brown, Rayan Williams, Rawdon Bentick, Casmus Hackshaw, Kenson Dalzell, Jeremy Haywood, Tilran Harry, Kimson Dalzell, Camano Cain.

GRD vs LSH, Dream11 Prediction: Best picks, fantasy cricket tips for Grenadines Divers vs La Soufriere Hikers

Usain Bolt is regarded as one of the all-time great athletes to have participated in the Olympics. The former Jamaican sprinter, who is also the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay, sparked comeback rumours after a fan challenged Bolt to make a return in the next Olympics and beat his world record. Surprisingly, Bolt replied to the social media user sending his fans and followers into a frenzy.&nbsp;

“I dare @usainbolt to go back to the next Olympics and beat his WR. Bet he can’t do it,” tweeted a fan to which Bolt replied: “How much u betting?”

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However, after looking at the phenomenal response to his tweet, Bolt followed up with another post in which he hilariously asked his fans whether they really want him to see on the massage table.

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Bolt’s reply has garnered a lot of raised eyebrows with thousands of retweets with fans requesting Bolt to come back and give it another go in the grandest stage of them all.&nbsp;

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Heading into the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Bolt was already the fastest man on earth after finishing 100m race in just 9.72 seconds. He surpassed every record by clocking 9.69 in the quadrennial event.

As per experts, Bolt could have clocked 9.55 had he continued with the same speed and not slow down to showboat in the race.

In the 2012 London Olympics, Bolt finished the 100m race in just 9.64 seconds which not only gave him a gold medal but also made him immortal. 
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Usain Bolt is regarded as one of the all-time great athletes to have participated in the Olympics. The former Jamaican sprinter, who is also the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay, sparked comeback rumours after a fan challenged Bolt to make a return in the next Olympics and beat his world record.

Usain Bolt is regarded as one of the all-time great athletes to have participated in the Olympics. The former Jamaican sprinter, who is also the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay, sparked comeback rumours after a fan challenged Bolt to make a return in the next Olympics and beat his world record. Surprisingly, Bolt replied to the social media user sending his fans and followers into a frenzy. “I dare @usainbolt to go back to the next Olympics and beat his WR. Bet he can’t do it,” tweeted a fan to which Bolt replied: “How much u betting?” ALSO READ: FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape I dare @usainbolt to go back to the next olympics and beat his WR. Bet he can’t do it — Cian (@mzfitz_child) May 25, 2020 × How much u betting? https://t.co/29qIKz0ba4 — Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 25, 2020 × However, after looking at the phenomenal response to his tweet, Bolt followed up with another post in which he hilariously asked his fans whether they really want him to see on the massage table. My peeps you all really want me to be that guy living on massage table https://t.co/WajF09Jrco — Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 25, 2020 × Bolt’s reply has garnered a lot of raised eyebrows with thousands of retweets with fans requesting Bolt to come back and give it another go in the grandest stage of them all. ALSO READ: Young pretender Haaland takes on master Lewandowski for first time Heading into the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Bolt was already the fastest man on earth after finishing 100m race in just 9.72 seconds. He surpassed every record by clocking 9.69 in the quadrennial event. As per experts, Bolt could have clocked 9.55 had he continued with the same speed and not slow down to showboat in the race. In the 2012 London Olympics, Bolt finished the 100m race in just 9.64 seconds which not only gave him a gold medal but also made him immortal.

Usain Bolt savagely replies after fan challenges him to break his own world record in next Olympics

FIFA on Monday suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations he sexually abused teenage girls at the national training center.

Yves Jean-Bart, 73, categorically denies accusations that he raped several young female footballers at a training facility outside Port-au-Prince over the course of the past five years.

"In accordance with articles 84 and 85 of the FIFA Code of Ethics, the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has provisionally banned Mr Yves Jean-Bart, President of the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), from all football-related activities at both national and international level, for a period of 90 days," FIFA said Monday in a statement.

"This sanction has been imposed in connection with ongoing investigations concerning Mr Jean-Bart. Mr Jean-Bart was notified of the decision today. The provisional sanction comes into force immediately."

Haitian police have launched a probe into the allegations, first revealed late last month, and a judge has already summoned several federation employees to answer questions.

According to young women quoted in an article published by The Guardian in late April, Jean-Bart raped multiple underage players over the years.

Saying they had been pressured to remain silent, the alleged victims told the newspaper on condition of anonymity that at least two underage players had to get abortions after Jean-Bart assaulted them.

"We think that this is a good decision by FIFA because we realized that Yves Jean-Bart and his cartel can overshadow any judicial investigation," said Marie-Rosy Auguste Ducena of the National Network for the Defence of Human Rights (RNDDH).

Criticizing the code of silence that she says hangs over the sports industry, Ducena noted that "rumors of sexual bargains for football benefits have been circulating in the country for a long time."

Jean-Bart has led the country's football federation for&nbsp;two decades. His re-election in February for a sixth term was a mere formality -- he ran unopposed.

When contacted by AFP for comment, he did not respond.

FIFA on Monday suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations he sexually abused teenage girls at the national training center.

FIFA on Monday suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations he sexually abused teenage girls at the national training center. Yves Jean-Bart, 73, categorically denies accusations that he raped several young female footballers at a training facility outside Port-au-Prince over the course of the past five years. "In accordance with articles 84 and 85 of the FIFA Code of Ethics, the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has provisionally banned Mr Yves Jean-Bart, President of the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), from all football-related activities at both national and international level, for a period of 90 days," FIFA said Monday in a statement. "This sanction has been imposed in connection with ongoing investigations concerning Mr Jean-Bart. Mr Jean-Bart was notified of the decision today. The provisional sanction comes into force immediately." Haitian police have launched a probe into the allegations, first revealed late last month, and a judge has already summoned several federation employees to answer questions. According to young women quoted in an article published by The Guardian in late April, Jean-Bart raped multiple underage players over the years. Saying they had been pressured to remain silent, the alleged victims told the newspaper on condition of anonymity that at least two underage players had to get abortions after Jean-Bart assaulted them. "We think that this is a good decision by FIFA because we realized that Yves Jean-Bart and his cartel can overshadow any judicial investigation," said Marie-Rosy Auguste Ducena of the National Network for the Defence of Human Rights (RNDDH). Criticizing the code of silence that she says hangs over the sports industry, Ducena noted that "rumors of sexual bargains for football benefits have been circulating in the country for a long time." Jean-Bart has led the country's football federation for two decades. His re-election in February for a sixth term was a mere formality -- he ran unopposed. When contacted by AFP for comment, he did not respond.

FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is looking to suspend the contract of pacer Shehan Madhushanka after he was arrested for the possession of heroin. SLC CEO Ashley de Silva said while the board has not been officially informed about the incident but SLC will suspend Madhushanka if he carries a drug charge.

SLC CEO Ashley de Silva said, "We have not been officially informed on this yet. He is a contracted player. We will take action to suspend his contract if he carries a drug charge.”

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Madhushanka is the first contracted player to be remanded over a drug charge after the Sri Lankan international and his friend were arrested on May 23 for possessing heroin.

Kulyapitiya’s magistrate in the north-western province ordered Madhushanka to be remanded till June 2.

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The 25-year-old made a tear away start to his international career early in 2008 as he picked up an ODI hat-trick on debut against Bangladesh, making him the fourth bowler to achieve the feat in the history of ODI cricket.

However, his international appearances have been limited with only a single ODI match and two T20Is under his belt, all against Bangladesh. He has picked up three wickets in ODIs while scalping two in two T20Is for Sri Lanka.&nbsp; 
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is looking to suspend the contract of pacer Shehan Madhushanka after he was arrested for the possession of heroin. SLC CEO Ashley de Silva said while the board has not been officially informed about the incident but SLC will suspend Madhushanka if he carries a drug charge.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is looking to suspend the contract of pacer Shehan Madhushanka after he was arrested for the possession of heroin. SLC CEO Ashley de Silva said while the board has not been officially informed about the incident but SLC will suspend Madhushanka if he carries a drug charge. SLC CEO Ashley de Silva said, "We have not been officially informed on this yet. He is a contracted player. We will take action to suspend his contract if he carries a drug charge.” ALSO READ: Sri Lanka cricket star held on drug charge Madhushanka is the first contracted player to be remanded over a drug charge after the Sri Lankan international and his friend were arrested on May 23 for possessing heroin. Kulyapitiya’s magistrate in the north-western province ordered Madhushanka to be remanded till June 2. ALSO READ: Exclusive | Fine with saliva ban, matches behind closed doors as it is for everyone's safety: Navdeep Saini The 25-year-old made a tear away start to his international career early in 2008 as he picked up an ODI hat-trick on debut against Bangladesh, making him the fourth bowler to achieve the feat in the history of ODI cricket. However, his international appearances have been limited with only a single ODI match and two T20Is under his belt, all against Bangladesh. He has picked up three wickets in ODIs while scalping two in two T20Is for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Cricket planning to suspend drug-charged Shehan Madushanka's contract

Who was saying what in the Bundesliga this weekend:

"Mentally it was not easy, because we won the first match 8-0. We had at least 11 unmissable chances, and that's not bad against an opponent who play that deep."

-- Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday's 5-0 rout of Mainz which followed an 8-0 romp in the first meeting between the two sides this season.

"We were extremely stupid at the start."&nbsp;

-- Schalke coach David Wagner after his team's 3-0 home loss to Augsburg.

"Down on the sidelines, we couldn't hear any fan chants (from Beckenbauer and Hoeness), we'll have to talk about that internally, I think!"

-- Thomas Mueller on having former Bayern presidents Franz Beckenbauer, 74, and Uli Hoeness, 68, watching in the stands - observing social distancing with empty seats between them and wearing face masks - during Saturday's 5-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

"We have 13,000 figures mounted on card, but we have had around 20,000&nbsp;orders."&nbsp;

-- Thomas Ludwig, a Borussia Moenchengladbach supporter, on the decision to install cardboard cut-out images of fans to fill empty seats after supporters were banned in the light of the coronavirus.

"It looks great, doesn't make any noise, but creates a certain atmosphere."&nbsp;

-- Gladbach right-back Stefan Lainer after playing in front of the silent figures.

"Obviously we love having the fans. There is nothing more beautiful than playing these matches against Dortmund here at Allianz Arena or Dortmund. But it's our job, and we will show that even without spectators we are able to play football with passion."

-- Bayern's Thomas Mueller on the absence of spectators at Tuesday's top of the table duel with Dortmund.

"We don't really know how to get into these games without spectators, but I expect us, and myself, to go to our limits anyway."

-- Mueller again

"He saved our lives. Who knows what would have happened if he hadn't reacted so quickly? That's why the goal celebrations went to him."

-- Dimitrij Nazarov of second division Erzgebirge Aue who hugged team manager Thomas Romeyke after scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win at Nuremburg. Romeyke doubles up as the team's bus driver and was widely praised for his quick-thinking at the wheel in a motorway accident on the way to the game.

"Of course, we are in a situation that the body is not used to. I'm not one hundred percent in shape, I'm still a bit short of breath. You will see in the next weeks that teams will lose control of the game more often."

-- Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Delaney on the lack of match fitness after a two-month suspension of the league.

"It would have been fantastic if we could have played a game like that in front of 75,000 spectators. But I hope that the fans at least had fun in front of their TVs."&nbsp;

-- Hertha Berlin coach Bruno Labbadia after the 4-0 win over Union inside an eerily empty Olympic Stadium in the German capital.

Who was saying what in the Bundesliga this weekend: "Mentally it was not easy, because we won the first match 8-0. We had at least 11 unmissable chances, and that's not bad against an opponent who play that deep.

Who was saying what in the Bundesliga this weekend: "Mentally it was not easy, because we won the first match 8-0. We had at least 11 unmissable chances, and that's not bad against an opponent who play that deep." -- Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday's 5-0 rout of Mainz which followed an 8-0 romp in the first meeting between the two sides this season. "We were extremely stupid at the start." -- Schalke coach David Wagner after his team's 3-0 home loss to Augsburg. "Down on the sidelines, we couldn't hear any fan chants (from Beckenbauer and Hoeness), we'll have to talk about that internally, I think!" -- Thomas Mueller on having former Bayern presidents Franz Beckenbauer, 74, and Uli Hoeness, 68, watching in the stands - observing social distancing with empty seats between them and wearing face masks - during Saturday's 5-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. "We have 13,000 figures mounted on card, but we have had around 20,000 orders." -- Thomas Ludwig, a Borussia Moenchengladbach supporter, on the decision to install cardboard cut-out images of fans to fill empty seats after supporters were banned in the light of the coronavirus. "It looks great, doesn't make any noise, but creates a certain atmosphere." -- Gladbach right-back Stefan Lainer after playing in front of the silent figures. "Obviously we love having the fans. There is nothing more beautiful than playing these matches against Dortmund here at Allianz Arena or Dortmund. But it's our job, and we will show that even without spectators we are able to play football with passion." -- Bayern's Thomas Mueller on the absence of spectators at Tuesday's top of the table duel with Dortmund. "We don't really know how to get into these games without spectators, but I expect us, and myself, to go to our limits anyway." -- Mueller again "He saved our lives. Who knows what would have happened if he hadn't reacted so quickly? That's why the goal celebrations went to him." -- Dimitrij Nazarov of second division Erzgebirge Aue who hugged team manager Thomas Romeyke after scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win at Nuremburg. Romeyke doubles up as the team's bus driver and was widely praised for his quick-thinking at the wheel in a motorway accident on the way to the game. "Of course, we are in a situation that the body is not used to. I'm not one hundred percent in shape, I'm still a bit short of breath. You will see in the next weeks that teams will lose control of the game more often." -- Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Delaney on the lack of match fitness after a two-month suspension of the league. "It would have been fantastic if we could have played a game like that in front of 75,000 spectators. But I hope that the fans at least had fun in front of their TVs." -- Hertha Berlin coach Bruno Labbadia after the 4-0 win over Union inside an eerily empty Olympic Stadium in the German capital.

German Bundesliga: Who said what

Collated German Bundesliga results on Sunday:

Schalke 0 Augsburg 3 (Loewen 5, Bazee 76, Cordova 90+1)

Mainz 0 RB Leipzig 5 (Werner 11, 48, 75, Poulsen 23, Sabitzer 36)

Cologne 2 (Modeste 88, Cordoba 90) Fortuna Duesseldorf 2 (Karaman 41, Thommy 61)&nbsp;

Played Saturday

Borussia Moenchengladbach 1 (Thuram 52) Bayer Leverkusen 3 (Havertz 7, 58-pen, S. Bender 81) &nbsp;

Wolfsburg 0 Borussia Dortmund 2 (Guerreiro 32, Hakimi 78)

Freiburg 0 Werder Bremen 1 (Bittencourt 19)

Paderborn 1 (Srbeny 9) Hoffenheim 1 (Skov 4)

Bayern Munich 5 (Goretzka 17, Mueller 41, Lewandowski 46, Davies 61, Hinteregger 74-og) Eintracht Frankfurt 2 (Hinteregger 52, 55)

Friday

Hertha Berlin 4 (Ibisevic 51, Lukebakio 52, Cunha 61, Boyata 77) Union Berlin 0

Collated German Bundesliga results on Sunday: Schalke 0 Augsburg 3 (Loewen 5, Bazee 76, Cordova 90+1) Mainz 0 RB Leipzig 5 (Werner 11, 48, 75, Poulsen 23, Sabitzer 36) Cologne 2 (Modeste 88, Cordoba 90) Fortuna Duesseldorf 2 (Karaman 41, Thommy 61) Played Saturday Borussia Moenchengladbach 1 (Thuram 52) Bayer Leverkusen 3 (Havertz 7, 58-pen, S.

Collated German Bundesliga results on Sunday: Schalke 0 Augsburg 3 (Loewen 5, Bazee 76, Cordova 90+1) Mainz 0 RB Leipzig 5 (Werner 11, 48, 75, Poulsen 23, Sabitzer 36) Cologne 2 (Modeste 88, Cordoba 90) Fortuna Duesseldorf 2 (Karaman 41, Thommy 61) Played Saturday Borussia Moenchengladbach 1 (Thuram 52) Bayer Leverkusen 3 (Havertz 7, 58-pen, S. Bender 81) Wolfsburg 0 Borussia Dortmund 2 (Guerreiro 32, Hakimi 78) Freiburg 0 Werder Bremen 1 (Bittencourt 19) Paderborn 1 (Srbeny 9) Hoffenheim 1 (Skov 4) Bayern Munich 5 (Goretzka 17, Mueller 41, Lewandowski 46, Davies 61, Hinteregger 74-og) Eintracht Frankfurt 2 (Hinteregger 52, 55) Friday Hertha Berlin 4 (Ibisevic 51, Lukebakio 52, Cunha 61, Boyata 77) Union Berlin 0

Football: German Bundesliga results

La Liga president Javier Tebas said Sunday he hopes the resumed season will start on June 11 with the Seville derby, "one game for all of Spain".

"It is possible that on Thursday, June 11, we could have the first Liga game," Tebas told Movistar Plus television.&nbsp;

"We would like it to be the Seville derby -- Real Betis v Sevilla -- at 2200 (2000 GMT).

"It would be our hope to have a single league game" that day so that the teams "play exclusively for all of Spain, almost as a tribute and to what has happened."

Tebas confirmed that in the next few days there will be an official announcement concerning the restart date of the championship which was shelved in March because of the coronavirus.

"But what is certain is that it will be the weekend of the 12th."

On Saturday, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that La Liga could resume from its lockdown in the week beginning June 8.

All matches will be behind closed doors.

"The resumption of major professional sporting competitions and in particular La Liga will be allowed from the week of June 8," Sanchez told a press conference.

More than two months after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the season in Spain, players have begun training in small groups.

Barcelona sit top of the table, two points ahead of Real Madrid.

Clubs have 11 games left to play to finish the season, with the proposed final round to be completed by the end of July.&nbsp;

Despite the optimism for a season restart, Tebas insisted that fans should still be wary of the dangers posed by the pandemic.

"We must not run, we have to be very cautious," he added.

A compressed calendar would mean teams playing matches both in midweek and at weekends.

Players will also undergo tests for coronavirus the day before games and will have their temperatures taken before being allowed to enter stadiums.

La Liga's staggered training programme meant players began working individually at training grounds on May 4 and were able to expand into groups of up to 10 players this week.

The top flight was first suspended on March 12, the same day Real Madrid went into quarantine following the positive test of one of the club's basketball players.

But Tebas has been adamant the league must restart, having estimated that a cancellation of the season would cost clubs around one billion euros ($1.09 billion).

La Liga president Javier Tebas said Sunday he hopes the resumed season will start on June 11 with the Seville derby, "one game for all of Spain". "It is possible that on Thursday, June 11, we could have the first Liga game," Tebas told Movistar Plus television.

La Liga president Javier Tebas said Sunday he hopes the resumed season will start on June 11 with the Seville derby, "one game for all of Spain". "It is possible that on Thursday, June 11, we could have the first Liga game," Tebas told Movistar Plus television. "We would like it to be the Seville derby -- Real Betis v Sevilla -- at 2200 (2000 GMT). "It would be our hope to have a single league game" that day so that the teams "play exclusively for all of Spain, almost as a tribute and to what has happened." Tebas confirmed that in the next few days there will be an official announcement concerning the restart date of the championship which was shelved in March because of the coronavirus. "But what is certain is that it will be the weekend of the 12th." On Saturday, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that La Liga could resume from its lockdown in the week beginning June 8. All matches will be behind closed doors. "The resumption of major professional sporting competitions and in particular La Liga will be allowed from the week of June 8," Sanchez told a press conference. More than two months after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the season in Spain, players have begun training in small groups. Barcelona sit top of the table, two points ahead of Real Madrid. Clubs have 11 games left to play to finish the season, with the proposed final round to be completed by the end of July. Despite the optimism for a season restart, Tebas insisted that fans should still be wary of the dangers posed by the pandemic. "We must not run, we have to be very cautious," he added. A compressed calendar would mean teams playing matches both in midweek and at weekends. Players will also undergo tests for coronavirus the day before games and will have their temperatures taken before being allowed to enter stadiums. La Liga's staggered training programme meant players began working individually at training grounds on May 4 and were able to expand into groups of up to 10 players this week. The top flight was first suspended on March 12, the same day Real Madrid went into quarantine following the positive test of one of the club's basketball players. But Tebas has been adamant the league must restart, having estimated that a cancellation of the season would cost clubs around one billion euros ($1.09 billion).

Liga boss wants June 11 Seville derby to restart season

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