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Chris Lynn will return to Australia in middle of PSL over Covid-19 pandemic

Lynn single-handedly guided Lahore Qalandars to the nine wickets victory over Multan Sultans on Sunday. He also scored an unbeaten 113 runs in 55 balls studded with eight sixes and 12 fours

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan postponed indefinitely over Covid-19 pandemic

Bangladesh were due to arrive in Karachi on March 29 to play an ODI on April 1 and the second ICC World Test Championship Test from April 9-5

This day 18 years ago: NZ's Nathan Astle hit fastest Test double century

Nathan Astle came out to bat in the 43rd over with New Zealand at 119/3

This day 8 years ago: Revisit Sachin Tendulkar's record 100th century

Sachin Tendulkar achieved the feat against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur

What do we do? Fans wonder after sports events postponed over Covid-19

Before the coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month

Finch, Warner question Australia govt's moves to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the country will impose 14-day self-isolation on all international passenger arrivals from March 15

Now, cricketers are recognised only if they perform across formats: Jaffer

Domestic heavyweight Jaffer recently announced retirement from all forms of cricket after 24-year-old first-class career during which he amassed close to 20,000 runs

Here's how Warner reacted when bouncer hit Smith on head during Ashes 2019

A good quality bouncer is appreciated by everyone, but as soon as it strikes the batsman on the head, memory echoes back to 2014 as to what happened to Australia's Phil Hughes.

MS Dhoni leaves Chennai as Coronavirus pandemic puts IPL 2020 on hold

The government on Wednesday had cancelled all visas, except for a few official categories, till April 15 in the wake of the growing coronavirus scare.

Lucknow to S Africa via Kolkata, Dubai: Proteas' route in times of COVID-19

The first ODI in Dharamsala, on Thursday, was washed out without a ball being bowled and later the BCCI called off the remainder of the series

Akhtar praises Babar Azam, says he is one of the greatest finds for Pak

Azam is the T20 International captain of Pakistan and is currently playing for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

India vs South Africa ODI series called off due to Coronavirus threat

"With the IPL being postponed, it only made sense that at this point of time, this series is also called off. The country is facing a serious pandemic," a top BCCI official told PTI.

COVID-19: BCCI, franchisees to follow 'wait and watch policy' on IPL 2020

IPL 2020, which was supposed to start on March 29, was on Friday postponed till April 15

Coronavirus: BCCI puts on hold all its remaining domestic tournaments

The junior women's tournaments, put on hold until further notice, include the Under-19 One-Day knockout, Under-19 T20 League, Super League and knockout among others

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson tests negative for coronavirus

Ferguson was quarantined after he reported a sore throat following the first ODI of the now-postponed Chappell Hadlee series

Curtailed IPL is one among 7 options discussed at owners' meeting: Report

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia said: "BCCI, IPL and (official broadcaster) Star (Sports) are clear that we are not looking at financial loss

BCCI postpones start of IPL 2020 to April 15 over Coronavirus scare

The move comes even as BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reiterated that 'everything is on schedule'

Covid19 impact: Australia's Richardson quarantined, to miss 1st ODI vs NZ

With Kane missing the first ODI, pacer Sean Abbott has joined the squad as cover

Covid19: Last 2 Ind vs SA ODIs to be played in empty stadiums, says BCCI

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday assessed that COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic.

Coronavirus impact: ICC cancels board meeting, full meetings in May

"The Board and a number of committees will convene remotely to consider matters for urgent decision only, with the full meetings rescheduled for early May