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Ravichandran Ashwin found himself amidst controversy in the 2019 IPL after he mankaded Jos Buttler and the off-spinner said that he will do the same if the situation ar

Will Mankad anyone again in this IPL: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin&nbsp;found himself amidst controversy in the 2019 IPL&nbsp;after he mankaded&nbsp;Jos&nbsp;Buttler&nbsp;and the off-spinner said that he will do the same if the situation arises again. In a question-answer session on Twitter, a fan asked Ashwin&nbsp;about the potential batsmen he can Mankad&nbsp;in this IPL&nbsp;to which the now Delhi Capitals' player replied by&nbsp;saying that he will try to dismiss anyone who goes out of the crease.&nbsp;

The entry of Pakistan delegations at the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics 2020 is in news as the flag bearers of the country did not wear a Covid-19 mask whil

Entry of Pakistan&nbsp;delegations&nbsp;at the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics 2020 is in news as the flag bearers of the country were seen not wearing a Covid-19 mask at the opening parade on Friday.&nbsp;

Tokyo Olympics: Pakistan team’s flag bearer flouts Covid rules, marches maskless at opening parade

The entry of Pakistan&nbsp;delegations&nbsp;at the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics 2020 is in news for a wrong reason as some of&nbsp;the flag bearers of the country did not wear&nbsp;a Covid-19 mask while entering the stadium on Friday.
While the rest of the team had covered their faces the two athletes who held aloft their country's flag pulled down their masks as they marched, badminton player Mahoor Shahzad's mask was seen under her chin whereas shooter Khalil Akhtar's mask had covered his mouth but not his nose.
Most members of the teams of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan were also seen at the ceremony with bare faces.
According to Tokyo 2020 playbooks, the organisers have taken some big measures to curb the virus outbreak. From tweaks in medal ceremonies to no group photos, the organisers have promoted the idea of masks and social distancing&nbsp;and volunteers are required to wear masks at all times.
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As Mirabai Chanu clinched a silver medal at the ongoing Olympics in Tokyo, her family and friends back home in Imphal, Manipur erupted with joy. Al

Mirabai&nbsp;Chanu's family erupt with joy after the weightlifter made the country proud by clinching a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

Watch! Mirabai Chanu's family and friends elated after she wins Olympic silver

As Mirabai Chanu&nbsp;clinched a silver medal at the ongoing Olympics in Tokyo, her family and friends&nbsp;back home in Imphal,&nbsp;Manipur&nbsp;erupted with joy.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Mirabai Chanu opens India's medal account, clinches silver in 49kg Weightlifting event" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/medal-alert-mirabai-chanu-clinches-silver-in-49kg-weightlifting-event-1627108468570" target="_blank">Mirabai Chanu opens India's medal account, clinches silver in 49kg Weightlifting event</a>

Ravichandran Ashwin found himself amidst controversy in the 2019 IPL after he mankaded Jos Buttler and the off-spinner said that he will do the same if the situation arises again. In a question-answer session on Twitter, a fan asked Ashwin about the potential batsmen he can Mankad in this IPL to which the now Delhi Capitals' player replied by saying that he will try to dismiss anyone who goes out of the crease.

Sri Lanka finally tasted victory on Friday as they beat a new-look India by 3 wickets in the 3rd ODI. India however, won the series 2-1. With that, the Lankan

Sri&nbsp;Lanka&nbsp;finally tasted victory on Friday as they beat a new-look India by 3 wickets in the 3rd ODI. India however, won the series 2-1. With that, the Lankans&nbsp;also ended their four-year losing streak in ODIs against India.
Batsmen let the men in blue down as Dhawan's&nbsp;men were bowled out for mere 225. Chasing a revised target of 227 in 47 overs, the hosts raced to 144/1 in the 23rd over. Bowlers tried to bring India back into the contest with quick wickets but the target wasn't big enough.&nbsp;
Avishka Fernando top-scored with 76 while Bhanuka Rajapaksa&nbsp;made 65 as the hosts crossed the finish line in the 38th over.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Covid scare: 2nd ODI between West Indies and Australia called off last minute" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-scare-2nd-odi-between-west-indies-and-australia-called-off-last-minute-1627018016454" target="_blank">Covid scare: 2nd ODI between West Indies and Australia called off last minute</a>

The 2nd ODI between West Indies and Australia was called off on Thursday, just minutes before the match, by the West Indies Cricket board. The match was postponed

The 2nd ODI between West Indies and Australia was called off on Thursday, just minutes before the match, by the&nbsp;West Indies Cricket board.
The match was postponed after a positive Covid-19 case was confirmed. The players, support staff, and match officials were informed after the toss happened at the Kensington&nbsp;Oval in Barbados.
West Indies cricket in its official statement revealed that a non-playing member of the Windies&nbsp;camp had contracted the virus and as per protocols both teams have been isolated and they will now take the&nbsp;RT-PCR&nbsp;test.
They also said that the decision on when the match will be replayed will be taken on a later date after all the tests of the players and staff are confirmed. Due to the&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;scare, doubts now hover over the third ODI&nbsp;between the two nations&nbsp;scheduled to be played on Saturday.

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has joined Team India's bio-bubble in Durham after successfully recovering from Covid-19. Pant who tested positive while staying with

Indian cricketer Rishabh&nbsp;Pant has joined Team India's bio-bubble in Durham after successfully recovering from Covid-19. Pant who tested positive while staying with his relatives in Southall&nbsp;during the break after the World Test Championship final has completed 10-days of isolation and has returned negative reports twice.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-hits-team-india-rishabh-pant-support-staff-dayanand-garani-test-positive-1626404722794" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Pant tests positive, currently in a 10-day isolation </a>
BCCI&nbsp;tweeted an image of the wicketkeeper on his arrival at the team hotel in Durham. Team India is currently playing their 1st practice game before the 5-match Test series vs England and Pant is expected to start his training right away.&nbsp;

England have announced a 17-member squad for the first two Tests against India. While Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow have made a comebac

England have announced a 17-member squad for the first two Tests against India. While Ben Stokes, Jos&nbsp;Buttler&nbsp;and Jonny&nbsp;Bairstow&nbsp;have made a comeback in the Test squad, Chris Woakes&nbsp;and Jofra&nbsp;Archer have missed out.
Jofra Archer, recuperating from elbow surgery, and Chris Woakes, suffering from bruised heel, are still not match-fit to be included.
Pacer Ollie Robinson, who was earlier suspended for his seven-year-old racist tweets has also been included in the squad.&nbsp;
The other players who have been included in the Joe Root-led side are&nbsp; James Anderson, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Haseeb Hameed, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Dom Sibley, Mark Wood
The first Test starts in Nottingham on August 4 while the second match will be played at the Lord's from August 12-16.
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Day 1 of the 1st practice game before the long tour of England belonged to Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul. Playing against County XI in Durham, the Indians were with

Day 1 of the 1st practice game before the long tour of England belonged to Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja and KL Rahul. Playing against County XI in Durham, the Indians were without the services of Captain Virat&nbsp;Kohli and his deputy Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;who missed out due to injuries.
<a href="https://www.edtr.ai/9xgk">Also Read: Why are Kohli &amp; Rahane not playing the practice game? </a>
In their absence, Rohit&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;led the side and scored 9 runs while opening the innings. Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal, Hanuma&nbsp;Vihari and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;all got good starts but were dismissed in their 20s.
KL Rahul and Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja&nbsp;then dropped the anchor and rescued India with some gritty&nbsp;knocks. While Rahul&nbsp;scored 101 and retired soon after, Jadeja&nbsp;was dismissed for 75. In the end, Indians reached 306/9 at stumps on Day 1.&nbsp;

Chasing a series win early on the tour, Team India lost another toss as the visitors were asked to bowl first. Sri Lanka were off to a decent start yet again

Chasing a series win early on the tour, Team India lost another toss as the visitors were asked to bowl first. Sri&nbsp;Lanka&nbsp;were off to a decent start yet again as the opening wicket gave them 77 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal were the best of the bowlers&nbsp;as they picked up 3 wickets each.
Deepak&nbsp;Chahar&nbsp;took 2 wickets as Sri&nbsp;Lanka&nbsp;rode on a crisp 66 by&nbsp;Charith Asalanka&nbsp;to reach 275/9.&nbsp;In reply, a horror start welcomed Team India as they lost Shikhar&nbsp;Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw &amp; Ishan&nbsp;Kishan&nbsp;early. Suryakumar&nbsp;Yadav&nbsp;rescued the team with a breezy&nbsp;53 but&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga&nbsp;had some other plans. 3 wickets from the spinner ensured that Team India were on the mat.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-beat-sri-lanka-by-7-wickets-in-first-odi-1626626494642" target="_blank">How Team India won the 1st ODI vs Sri Lanka</a>
A late surge including a stunning run-a-ball 84 run partnership between&nbsp;Deepak&nbsp;Chahar&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar&nbsp;Kumar&nbsp;helped&nbsp;&nbsp;India cross the finish line with 3 wickets to spare. Chahar&nbsp;earned the Player of the Match award for his 2 wickets and an unbeaten 69 as India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.&nbsp;

Stiffness in his back prevented Virat Kohli from leading the team in the 1st practice game vs County XI in Durham on Tuesday. In fact, not just Virat, but his

Stiffness in his back prevented Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;from leading the team in the 1st practice game vs County XI in Durham on Tuesday. In fact, not just Virat, but his deputy Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;too was ruled out of the practice game with swelling in his hamstring.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/england-cricket-board-no-strict-bio-bubble-for-india-england-series-1626416213000" target="_blank">Also Read: England Cricket board: No strict bio-bubble for India-England series</a>
BCCI's medical team is monitoring both the players and they should be available for the 2nd practice game before the long 5-match Test series vs England.&nbsp;Rohit Sharma is currently&nbsp;leading the Indians in the warm-up game while Hanuma Vihari and KL Rahul have been slotted to bat at No.4 and 5 spots respectively.
The 1st Test vs England starts on 4th August in Nottingham and both Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;&amp; Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;are expected to play.&nbsp;

Despite the absence of the big names, the Shikhar Dhawan-led 2nd string Indian team performed remarkably well as India defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets on Sunday in the

Despite the absence of the big names, the Shikhar Dhawan-led 2nd string Indian team performed remarkably well as India defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets on Sunday in the 1st ODI in Colombo.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. The Indian spinners stole the show as they restricted the fragile Sri Lankan batting line-up in the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar and Yuzvendra Chahal took 2 wickets each, Pandya brothers too contributed by picking up a wicket each. Chamika Karunaratne&rsquo;s 43 off 35 balls helped the hosts post a target of 263. In reply, the flamboyance of the young guns put together with skipper Shikhar Dhawan&rsquo;s experience made the chase a cakewalk for the Men in Blue. With a quickfire 43 off 24 balls from Prithvi Shaw, India dominated the second innings from start to end. It was an ideal debut for birthday boy Ishan Kishan who became the first Indian to score a half-century on ODI debut &amp; T20 debut. The 23-year-old scored 59 off 42 balls including 8 fours and 2 sixes. Dhawan was at the helm of India&rsquo;s spectacular chase as he made sure to stick around until the very end of the match.&nbsp;Dhawan scored an unbeaten 86 off 95 as India took a 1-0 lead in the 3 match ODI series.

English all-rounder Ben Stokes on Saturday said that he was hoping his operated left index finger would not bother him in the upcoming Test series against India, which

English all-rounder Ben Stokes on Saturday said that he was hoping his operated left index finger would not bother him in the upcoming Test series against India, which is due to start from August 4. The cricketer revealed in an article posted in Daily Mirror&nbsp;that he played the 3 match&nbsp;ODI&nbsp;series against Pakistan&nbsp;with&nbsp;'ridiculous pain' in his finger that forced him to take pain-killing steroid injection.&nbsp;&nbsp; Stokes had fractured his finger in this year's IPL&nbsp;while he was playing for Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals. He was not supposed to take part in the Pakistan series, but he was handed the captaincy duty last minute after several members from the England team tested positive for Covid-19.&nbsp; Also Read:&nbsp;<a title="India vs England: Team India begins training ahead of warm-up match&nbsp;" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-vs-england-team-india-begins-training-ahead-of-warm-up-match-1626499362613">India vs England: Team India begins training ahead of warm-up match&nbsp;</a>

Veteran, Shikhar Dhawan-led young team will take on Sri Lanka in the limited over series starting June 18. The first match will take place

A Shikhar&nbsp;Dhawan-led&nbsp;young team will take on Sri&nbsp;Lanka&nbsp;in the limited over series&nbsp;starting July 18. The first ODI will take place in Colombo on Sunday.
With India's main squad busy with the preparations for the upcoming England series in Durham, 6 uncapped players including Devdutt&nbsp;Padikkal and Varun&nbsp;Chakravarthy,&nbsp;have grabbed their chances to play for India in the&nbsp;3-match&nbsp;ODI&nbsp;and as many T20s.
While the&nbsp;Rahul&nbsp;Dravid-guided&nbsp;second-string team will make sure to leave their mark, the&nbsp;Sri&nbsp;Lanka&nbsp;series will prove to be a dry run for the young guns for the <a title="upcoming World T20.&nbsp;" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/world-t20-2021-india-pakistan-in-the-same-group-1626433759474">upcoming World T20.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Despite the fresh look of the team, the Men in Blue have an upper hand&nbsp;over the host as they are on a record-winning&nbsp;streak in ODIs&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Sri&nbsp;Lanka. India hasn't lost a single ODI&nbsp;hosted by&nbsp;Sri&nbsp;Lanka since&nbsp;2012.&nbsp;
On the other hand,&nbsp;<a title="Dhasun&nbsp;Shanka&nbsp;led Sri&nbsp;Lankan&nbsp;team" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/watch-sri-lanka-emerge-from-covid-cloud-trains-ahead-of-india-series-1626253547112">Dhasun&nbsp;Shanka&nbsp;led Sri&nbsp;Lankan&nbsp;team</a> who will be without the services of&nbsp;top-order Kusal Parera will look to revive its spirit after a disappointing tour whitewash against England.
However, with an experienced&nbsp;bowling lineup&nbsp;that includes Bhuvneshwar&nbsp;Kumar, Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal, Kuldeep&nbsp;Yadav, the fearless young squad will likely dominate the fragile-looking Sri&nbsp;Lankan&nbsp;team.&nbsp; Also watch:&nbsp;<a title="India vs England: Team India begins training ahead of warm-up match&nbsp;" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-vs-england-team-india-begins-training-ahead-of-warm-up-match-1626499362613">India vs England: Team India begins training ahead of warm-up match&nbsp;</a>

Team India began their training session in Durham on Friday for the upcoming 3-day warm-up match starting July 20. The Virat Kohli-led squad arrived in D

Team India began their training session in Durham on Friday for the upcoming 3-day warm-up match&nbsp;starting July 20.
The Virat&nbsp;Kohli-led&nbsp;squad arrived in Durham for the practice match session which will be played against&nbsp;County Championship XI.
BCCI&nbsp;welcomed team India in Durham and shared a picture from their training session at the Emirates Riverside on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp; Warwickshire&nbsp;skipper Will Rhodes will lead the English side. <a title="5 members on the Indian side" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/bcci-chief-sourav-ganguly-defends-rishabh-pant-says-can-t-wear-mask-all-the-time-1626417149711">5 members on the Indian side</a> have not joined the team in Durham as they are currently under isolation in London after 2 of them tested Covid&nbsp;positive&nbsp; The Test series between the 2 sides is set to begin on August 4th.&nbsp; Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Covid-19 hits Team India: Rishabh Pant, support staff Dayanand Garani test positive" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-hits-team-india-rishabh-pant-support-staff-dayanand-garani-test-positive-1626404722794">Covid-19 hits Team India: Rishabh Pant, support staff Dayanand Garani test positive</a>

India has been placed in the same group as Pakistan for the upcoming T20 World Cup, ICC acting CEO Geoff Allardice announced on Friday. While Australia, Engla

India has been placed in the same group as Pakistan for the upcoming T20 World Cup, ICC&nbsp;acting CEO&nbsp;Geoff Allardice announced on Friday. While Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies have been placed in Group 1, India, Pakistan along with Afghanistan and New Zealand&nbsp;have been placed in Group 2 of the Super 12.&nbsp; Although India has the hosting rights for the World Cup, the 16 team event will be held in UAE&nbsp;from October 17 to November 14 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The final schedule of the event has not been released yet but Allardice&nbsp;confirmed that&nbsp;Oman will host at least&nbsp;6 qualifying matches and the main rounds will be played in Sharjah, Abu&nbsp;Dhabi and Dubai.&nbsp; Also Watch:&nbsp;<a title="Watch! Sri Lanka emerge from Covid cloud, trains ahead of India series" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/watch-sri-lanka-emerge-from-covid-cloud-trains-ahead-of-india-series-1626253547112">Watch! Sri Lanka emerge from Covid cloud, trains ahead of India series</a>

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly defended wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after he tested positive for Covid-19. The 23-year-old cricketer is facing fla

BCCI&nbsp;president&nbsp;Sourav&nbsp;Ganguly&nbsp;defended wicketkeeper Rishabh&nbsp;Pant after he tested positive for Covid-19. The 23-year-old cricketer is facing flak for attending a Euro game at the&nbsp;Wembley&nbsp;stadium&nbsp;where he was seen clicking photos with fans without masks. Pointing&nbsp;out the presence of the crowd at the Euro Championship and Wimbledon, Ganguly&nbsp;said, the cricketers were not in a bubble and it is impossible to wear masks all the time.&nbsp; 5 members of the Indian contingent are under quarantine in London ahead of the warm-up game starting 20th July.&nbsp;&nbsp; Also Read:&nbsp;<a title="Covid-19 hits Team India: Rishabh Pant, support staff Dayanand Garani test positive" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-hits-team-india-rishabh-pant-support-staff-dayanand-garani-test-positive-1626404722794" target="_blank">Covid-19 hits Team India: Rishabh Pant, support staff Dayanand Garani test positive</a>

Citing mental health concerns, England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday announced that a strict bio-bubble will not be in place in the upcoming India England series.

Citing mental health concerns, the England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday announced that a strict bio-bubble will not be in place in the upcoming India England series. While players from both camps have contracted the Covid-19 virus, English Board's Chief Executive Tom Harrison stated that there is a huge difference in players testing positive and imposing strict bio bubbles.&nbsp;
Defending the&nbsp;ECB's&nbsp;decision, Harrison said that players are just fed up with bio-security and bio bubbles as it has had such a detrimental impact on their mental health.&nbsp; Currently, <a title="5 players of the Indian team" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-hits-team-india-rishabh-pant-support-staff-dayanand-garani-test-positive-1626404722794" target="_blank">5 players of the Indian team</a> are under quarantine, and in the first week of July at least 7 members on the England side had tested positive.&nbsp; India is set to play a 5 match Test series against England starting August 4 in Nottingham.&nbsp;

Ahead of the India England series, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and training assistant Dayanand Garani have tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed the

Ahead of the India England series, wicketkeeper Rishabh&nbsp;Pant and training assistant Dayanand&nbsp;Garani&nbsp;have tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed the&nbsp;BCCI&nbsp;on Thursday. Bowling coach Bharat&nbsp;Arjun, reserve wicketkeeper Wriddhiman&nbsp;Saha&nbsp;and standby opener Abhimanyu&nbsp;Easwaran&nbsp;are currently under isolation after they came in contact with Garani.&nbsp; BCCI&nbsp;secretary Jay Shah said that Pant who did not stay in the hotel room during the break period had tested positive on July 8. He is asymptomatic and currently under isolation. Pant&nbsp;was spotted watching a Euro game at&nbsp;Wembley&nbsp;and was seen clicking pictures with fans without mask. After 2 negative RT-PCR tests, Pant will be able to join the team in Durham where the Indian team will play a 3-day warm-up match starting July 20. However, all 5 members will not be participating in the practice game.&nbsp; Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Watch! Ashwin shines with a 6-wicket-haul for Surrey in County match" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/watch-ashwin-shines-with-a-6-wicket-haul-for-surrey-in-county-match-1626328735635" target="_blank">Watch! Ashwin shines with a 6-wicket-haul for Surrey in County match</a>

Ravichandran Ashwin, who is currently playing for Surrey in the County Championship, rattled Somerset with a 6-wicket-haul in the 2nd-innings. It was his

Ravichandran Ashwin, who is currently&nbsp;playing&nbsp;for Surrey in the County Championship, rattled&nbsp;Somerset with a 6-wicket-haul in the 2nd-innings. It was his 49th 5-wicket haul in first-class cricket.&nbsp;The off-spinner's effort&nbsp;helped his side bowl out Somerset for mere 69 on Day 4.&nbsp;
As Team India players went their separate ways after the WTC&nbsp;final, Ashwin&nbsp;decided to play County cricket and looks well prepared for the 5-match Test series vs England.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="WTC 2: ICC announces new points system and fixtures" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/wtc-2-icc-announces-new-point-system-and-fixtures-1626248206710" target="_blank">WTC 2: ICC announces new points system and fixtures</a>

India's hopes of beating England in the 3-match T20 series in thir own backyard went up in flames, as the hosts won the 3rd women's T20 by 8 wickets to clinch the

India's hopes of beating England in the 3-match T20 series in thir&nbsp;own backyard went up in flames, as the hosts won the 3rd women's T20 by 8 wickets to clinch the series 2-1.
Batting first,&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana&nbsp;powered the visitors to 153/6 with an impressive 51-ball-70. The target proved to be a cakewalk as opener Danni Wyatt took England over the finish line with an unbeaten 89. She&nbsp;shared in a 112-run 2nd-wicket stand with Nat Sciver.&nbsp;
The victory earned England an overall win in the multi-format series, 10-6 on points.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Naomi Osaka Barbie doll sells out shortly after launch" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/naomi-osaka-barbie-doll-sells-out-shortly-after-launch-1626235378729" target="_blank">Naomi Osaka Barbie doll sells out shortly after launch</a>

With the Covid cloud over the team lifted, Sri Lanka players were let out of their isolation to train in Colombo on Tuesday. However, they were still without the s

With the Covid cloud over the team lifted, Sri Lanka players were let out of their isolation to train&nbsp;in Colombo on Tuesday. However, they were still without the services of their regular coaching staff, who are still in isolation.
With batting coach Grant Flower and a team analyst testing positive for Covid-19 last week, Sri Lanka's plans for preparation ahead of the India series faced a road-block.
Covid cases have already forced the series to be postponed by five days, to 18th of July.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Covid-19 hits cricket again, India vs Sri Lanka series rescheduled" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covid-19-hits-cricket-again-india-vs-sri-lanka-series-rescheduled-1625904514757" target="_blank">Covid-19 hits cricket again, India vs Sri Lanka series rescheduled</a>

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday confirmed the points system for the second edition of the World Test Championship. Unlike previous syste

The International Cricket Council&nbsp;on Wednesday confirmed the points system for the second edition of the&nbsp;World Test Championship.&nbsp;
Unlike previous system&nbsp;where the same number of points were allocated to each series, divided across the number of matches played, each match of the upcoming WTC will now be contested for the same number of points, that is 12 for a win, 4 for a draw and 6 for a tie.&nbsp;
The Covid-19 pandemic had sent the WTC&nbsp;points system for a toss and ICC&nbsp;had to change it mid-way as all bilateral series couldn't&nbsp;be completed. ICC&nbsp;in a statement said that&nbsp;the changes had been made to simplify the points system.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Tokyo Olympics: gold medal winners from&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh&nbsp;to get ₹6 crore prize money" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/olympics-gold-medal-winners-from-uttar-pradesh-to-get-6-crore-prize-money-1626229475586" target="_blank">Tokyo Olympics: gold medal winners from&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh&nbsp;to get ₹6 crore prize money</a>

There's no end to Pakistan's humiliation on their tour to UK, as England beat the men in green by 3 wickets in the 3rd and final ODI to complete a 3-0 whitewash on

There's no end to Pakistan's humiliation on their tour to UK, as England beat the men in green by 3 wickets in the 3rd and final ODI&nbsp;to complete a 3-0 whitewash on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The visitors put up a better show with the bat this time around, with skipper Babar&nbsp;Azam&nbsp;powering Pakistan to 331/9 with a superb 158. Chasing which the hosts found themselves at 104/3 but&nbsp;James Vince dropped andchor and smashed his maiden ODI&nbsp;hundred. But it was&nbsp;Lewis Gregory's quick 77 which helped England&nbsp;complete the highest successful ODI run chase at Edgbaston with 12 balls to spare.
The 3-match T20 series starts from July 16.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="2nd ODI: Balbirnie's ton leads Ireland to first-ever win over South Africa" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/2nd-odi-balbirnie-s-ton-leads-ireland-to-first-ever-win-over-south-africa-1626231245387" target="_blank">2nd ODI: Balbirnie's ton leads Ireland to first-ever win over South Africa</a>

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