Indian board allows fans to attend Kohli's 100th Test
The Indian cricket board on Tuesday cleared the decks for fans to attend star batsman Virat Kohli's 100th Test - against Sri Lanka starting on Friday in Mohali.
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BCCI allows 50% fans in Mohali stadium for Virat Kohli's 100th Test
Virat Kohli's 100th Test match at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, which begins from Friday, the BCCI has allowed 50 per cent fans at the venue to watch the landmark game from the stands. "The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors. The decision to allow spectators into the ground is one taken by the State Cricketing Associations and in the present circumstances, is based on various factors. I have spoken with the PCA office bearers and they have confirmed that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Virat Kohli playing his 100th Test match," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Spectators To Be Allowed For Virat Kohli's 100th Test Match At Mohali
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which will be superstar batter Virat Kohli's landmark 100th match, beginning on Friday will be played in front of spectators, reversing an earlier decision to play the game behind closed doors. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said in a statement on Tuesday that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Kohli playing his 100th Test match. "The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors," Shah said in the statement.
Smriti Mandhana 'stable' after being hit on the head, under observation for mild soft tissue injury to left earlobe
Smriti Mandhana was on Monday declared "stable" but under observation due to a "mild soft tissue injury" to her left earlobe. Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after taking a blow to her head during the team's first Women's World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa here on Sunday, which India won by two runs. The batter was hit by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer.
Ishan Kishan ruled out of 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka, BCCI to 'closely monitor' signs of concussion
Ishan Kishan was ruled out of Sunday's third T20 International against Sri Lanka after taking a blow to his head in the last match, even as the BCCI said his CT scan reports are "normal". Kishan was admitted to a city hospital and underwent a brain scan after being struck on the head by a Lahiru Kumara bouncer during the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday evening. "Ishan is ruled out of the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement.
Mumbai and Pune to split IPL matches
The entire 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played in a bio-secure environment in the western state of Maharashtra from March 26, the organising Indian cricket board said on Friday.
Mumbai and Pune split IPL league matches
NEW DELHI : The entire 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played in a bio-secure environment in the western state of Maharashtra from March 26, the organising Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Friday.
IPL 2022 to run from March 26 to May 29, around 40% crowd to be allowed in 4 Maharashtra stadiums
Indian Premier League will start in Mumbai on March 26 and end on May 29 with around 40 percent crowd being allowed at the start of the tournament. "The IPL will start on Saturday, March 26," IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI after the governing council meeting on Thursday. With two new teams Lucknow Supergiants and Gujarat Titans added to the roster, there will be 74 matches with 70 of them being played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and Brabourne Stadium along with Navi Mumbai's DY Patil ground and Gahunje Stadium in Pune.