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Mohammed Shami Tests Positive For COVID-19, Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs Australia; Umesh Yadav Set To Replace Him: Report

Mohammed Shami's T20I comeback will be delayed as the veteran pace bowler has tested positive for COVID 19 and will be out of the Australia series startingg in Mohali from September 20. Veteran pacer Umesh Yadav, who played last of his seven T20Is in 2019 against Australia is back in the scheme of things, having recovered from a quadriceps injury. "Yes, Shami has tested COVID-19 positive. But there is nothing to worry as the symptoms are mild. But he will have to remain in isolation and will be able to rejoin the squad once he tests negative. It is unfortunate but that is how life is," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

SA Rugby denies allegations 'circulating in media' of Springboks' recreational drug use

SA Rugby has strongly denied allegations of substance abuse and that any of the Springboks produced a positive drug tests, which have been circulating in the media on Saturday.

Bulls see off Lions in scrappy Jukskei URC derby

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Bafana assistant Janesvki leaves, Safa appoint new technical director and three VPs

Bafana Bafana's coaching stocks have been reduced as assistant coach Cedomir Janesvki has left the men's national team to pursue greener pastures.

Van der Dussen: 'SA20 is what South Africa cricket has been waiting for'

There is plenty of excitement and anticipation for the inaugural SA20 auction as South African and international players look ahead to the historical event.

LIV Golf defections deliver blow to Presidents Cup

The upstart Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series pulling talent from the PGA Tour has diminished next week's Presidents Cup, shattering an Internationals roster once considered a threat to the United States.

'Is He Going To Be As Good As Jasprit Bumrah?': Ex-Australia Star On Mohammed Shami

Ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in October-November, Rohit Sharma-led Team India will square off against Australia in a three-match T20I series, beginning Tuesday in Mohali. It would be interesting to see whether the hosts persist with the experimentation that was on display in the Asia Cup, where the team failed to make it to the final. As India had named squads for T20 World Cup and the series against Australia and South Africa, the BCCI had announced "Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be reporting to the NCA for conditioning-related work during the course of the home series against Australia and South Africa."

Cheika dreaming of Rugby Championship title ahead of Bok clash in Buenos Aires

When Michael Cheika took over as coach of Argentina he said his main aim was to build a team for next year's Rugby World Cup, yet ahead of Saturday's clash with South Africa in Buenos Aires, he is still dreaming of winning the Rugby Championship.

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Mohammed Shami Tests Positive For COVID-19, Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs Australia; Umesh Yadav Set To Replace Him: Report

SA Rugby denies allegations 'circulating in media' of Springboks' recreational drug use

Bulls see off Lions in scrappy Jukskei URC derby

Bafana assistant Janesvki leaves, Safa appoint new technical director and three VPs

Van der Dussen: 'SA20 is what South Africa cricket has been waiting for'

LIV Golf defections deliver blow to Presidents Cup

'Is He Going To Be As Good As Jasprit Bumrah?': Ex-Australia Star On Mohammed Shami

Cheika dreaming of Rugby Championship title ahead of Bok clash in Buenos Aires