Новости за 03.08.2020

For the first time, India added the highest number of fresh Covid-19 cases among all countries on Sunday. India’s count of 53,641 cases on the day was higher than the infections detected in the US (49,038) and Brazil (24,801), the two countries that have the highest caseloads of the virus, according to data from worldometers.info.

In a bid to check the age fraud menace the BCCI has revamped the system. Among the major changes for the forthcoming season is a voluntary disclosure scheme which will be in effect for the next six weeks.

Standing firm on his two tweets criticising the CJI and his four predecessors which led to initiation of contempt proceedings against him, activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan defiantly detailed why he believes the Supreme Court has capitulated before the excesses of a majoritarian government in the last six years.

Telly star Shaheer Sheikh says his ambition in life as a child was to give a good life to his family. Shaheer made his television debut in 2009 with "Kya Mast Hai Life" and has appeared in shows like "Mahabharat: (2013-14 series) and "Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi".

Bengal coach Arun Lal, who has conquered the dreaded cancer will not remain confined in his room just because BCCI has laid down a set of SOPs for domestic teams. The BCCI released its SOP for state associations where people over 60, especially those with medical history and low immunity shouldn't attend the training camps till further government directive.

Serbian dancer-actress Natasa Stankovic has shared a picture of her boys and has called them her world. Natasa has posted an Instagram picture where she is seen along with her fiancé, Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. While Hardik cradles their newborn son, Natasha sits in the foreground of the frame holding a bouquet of red roses.

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the popular Chinese app, TikTok, would be banned in the country beginning September 15, unless it is bought by an American company and asserted that a substantial amount of the buyout deal should go to the treasury.

The BCCI’s decision to host the third edition of the Women’s T20 Challenge in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 1-10, involving three teams, has pleased Board Apex Council member and former India women’s captain Shantha Rangaswamy.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced a two-day curfew — on August 4 and 5 — in Srinagar as a precautionary measure against possible unrest on Wednesday, the first anniversary of the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A by the Centre.

Having cancelled the earlier Request for Proposal (RFP) to invite bids for kit sponsor and official merchandising partner rights of the Indian national teams, the BCCI once again initiated a tender process on Monday. The base price in the tender that had been scaled down to Rs 61 lac per game – a 31% dip – will remain. The existing contract with Nike saw Rs 88 lac per game.

Birthday boy and iconic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Monday said talent is not the problem in the country and all stakeholders need to ensure that the next crop of players are well looked after.

Global soccer body FIFA has described the decision by Swiss authorities to open criminal proceedings against its president Gianni Infantino last week as grotesque and absurd.

With the country reporting over 50,000 Covid-19 cases for the fifth day in a row, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe on Monday at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had said "the right decisions at the right time means India is better off".

A drawn Test series against the formidable England side will be as good as victory believes former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. Pakistan will start their Test campaign on Wednesday at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

The Indian army has categorically conveyed to China's PLA at the fifth round of military talks it will not compromise on India's territorial integrity, and clearly said disengagement of troops from Pangong Tso and a few other friction points in eastern Ladakh should be completed at the earliest, people familiar with the developments said on Monday.

Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq has urged his side to get off to a flying start in their Test series with England, saying they must be at their best "right from the word 'go'".

The actress’ family has been her pillar of strength over the years and her brothers have always backed her completely.

Borussia Moenchengladbach's thousands of cardboard cutouts of fans that were installed late last season when Bundesliga sides were playing in empty stadiums due to the pandemic are now ready to leave the stands, the club said on Monday.

The BCCI is forming a Covid-19 task force and it will include, among others, former captain and National Cricket Academy chief Rahul Dravid, the apex body said. Players will have to sign a consent form before resuming training as per the SOPs which bars anyone above 60 years of age and individuals with underlying medical conditions from being part of the camp.

In the 100-page guideline which detail the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for resuming domestic cricket in India, the BCCI has asked state associations to appoint a Chief Medical Officer (CMO), who will be responsible for maintaining biosafety guidelines during the camp, as well as matches. Resumption of training will be subject to the local administration's approval.