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No indication that India-Denmark Davis Cup tie will be held in bio-bubble: Skipper Rohit Rajpal

Davis Cup tie between India and Denmark won't be held within a bio-bubble but appropriate COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the March 4-5 contest, home team skipper Rohit Rajpal said on Friday. India will host Denmark on the lush green grass court of Delhi Gymkhana Club for the World Group I tie. There is a sharp dip in COVID-19 cases in the country and that must have encouraged the DGC and All India Tennis Association (AITA) officials to look for a less stricter arrangement although it remains a referee's choice.

IPL 2022: Wanted some space, says Virat Kohli on stepping down as RCB skipper

Virat Kohli, who had stepped down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper after the 2021 IPL season, said he took that call to give himself some space and manage his workload. Kohli had announced his decision to leave IPL captaincy after saying that T20 World Cup will be his last tournament as India skipper in the shortest format. He was later removed as ODI captain before he quit the leadership role in five-day format. "I'm not someone who holds onto things more than I should. Even if I know I can do a lot more, if I'm not going to enjoy the process, I'm not going to do it," Kohli, one of the modern day greats, said on "The RCB Podcast" about dropping the captain's armband.

2012 Junior Springbok skipper retires: What happened to the rest of that title-winning team?

Wiaan Liebenberg was the last Junior Springbok captain to lift the Under-20 World Championship trophy back in 2012 after they memorably beat the All Blacks 21-16 in the final at Newlands.

How Canberra Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker is aiming to prove the doubters wrong in 2022

With a revamped knee and plenty of competition, a rejuvenated Jarrod Croker is ready to prove the doubters wrong and claim his place in an increasingly crowded Canberra backline.

Proteas skipper Elgar hints at 2nd Test changes as series salvage mission looms

Proteas skipper Dean Elgar hinted at changes that may need to be made for Friday's second Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

India vs Sri Lanka: Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah a future Team India skipper?

Rohit Sharma believes in pacer's leadership skillsLast year when Australia appointed Pat Cummins as Test skipper, doubts were raised on whether a fast bowler should be given the role of captaincy. Cummins silenced naysayers with his leadership in the Ashes, which the Aussies won 4-0. Although the conventional practice by cricket-playing nations is to appoint batters as captains, there have been many instances in the past of countries going for 'bowler captain' and consequently reaping rewards.

New Zealand Women vs India Women: Bowling Attack Is A Concern Going Into The World Cup, Says Skipper Mithali Raj

India captain Mithali Raj was frank in her admission that team's bowling is a huge concern going into the ICC Women's World Cup after the side's 63-run defeat in the fourth WODI against New Zealand on Tuesday. India are now 0-4 down in the five-match series and Mithali's bowling attack has failed to defend 270 and 279 in the second and third games. The team also failed to chase 276 in the opening game and a mammoth 192 in 20 overs in the fourth game.

Sir Alex Ferguson's view on 'best Man Utd skipper' amid latest captaincy row

Sir Alex Ferguson is in no doubt over the qualities a Manchester United captain must possess as the debate over the latest skipper rumbles on.

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No indication that India-Denmark Davis Cup tie will be held in bio-bubble: Skipper Rohit Rajpal

IPL 2022: Wanted some space, says Virat Kohli on stepping down as RCB skipper

2012 Junior Springbok skipper retires: What happened to the rest of that title-winning team?

How Canberra Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker is aiming to prove the doubters wrong in 2022

Proteas skipper Elgar hints at 2nd Test changes as series salvage mission looms

India vs Sri Lanka: Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah a future Team India skipper?

New Zealand Women vs India Women: Bowling Attack Is A Concern Going Into The World Cup, Says Skipper Mithali Raj

Sir Alex Ferguson's view on 'best Man Utd skipper' amid latest captaincy row