While BCCI and Cricket Australia are investigating Rohit Sharma and four other Indian players' potential bio-secure bubble breach, the Indian team management have reportedly rubbished the allegations.
Rohit Sharma and four other Indian cricketers have been isolated for alleged breach of security bubble. Fan Who Claimed To Pay the Bill of Indian Cricketers in Melbourne, Denies Hugging Rishabh Pant After Serious Allegations of Breaching Security Bubble.
India Test vice-captain Rohit Sharma among those isolated; investigation to determine if it's breach of bio-security protocol: CA— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 2, 2021
Arjun Tendulkar who was ignored for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has been picked for the tournament. Mumbai team's chief selector Salil Ankola on Saturday confirmed the news.
Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Dale Steyn will remain available for IPL 2021. Steyn posted a tweet on social media and informed the fans about his decision.
Cricket tweet 🏏
Just a short message to let everyone know that I’ve made myself unavailable for RCB at this years IPL, I’m also not planning on playing for another team, just taking some time off during that period.
Thank you to RCB for understanding.
No I’m not retired. 🤙— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 2, 2021
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Admitted to Woodland Hospital in Kolkata.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly admitted to Woodland Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. More details awaited.
(file photo) pic.twitter.com/ps3mtE8tPJ— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2021
England pacer Stuart Broad started New Year 2021 in memorable way, announcing his engagement with singer Mollie King. Read More.
Ahead of the third match between India and Australia, team India was seen sweating it out n the nets. Here's when Cheteshwar Pujara got hit on the elbow and walked away from the nets. Thankfully he was back after a short break.
Pujara just copped a blow on his right hand in the nets and has now gone inside. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/PHoRAV4aIt— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) January 2, 2021
We are into the new year and sporting action continues as leagues are set to resume from their festive break. Premier League continues its jam-packed fixtures list with teams facing each other on matchday 17. Meanwhile, we bring you all the live sports breaking news, top stories about all sports and sportspersons from around the world and latest updates on match results, live scores, transfer news and rumours, injury updates, retirement news of players and birthdays of sports stars and every important news you need to know. Rohit Sharma Back in Nets Ahead of India vs Australia 3rd Test in Sydney.
Big Bash League action carries on with an impressive double-header matchday. Top spot chasing Hobart Hurricanes will take on last season's finalists Melbourne Stars in the opening game of the day while defending champions Sydney Sixers travel to Brisbane. These games will have a huge effect on the points table. T Natarajan Rises! From Playing Tennis Ball Cricket in Chinnappampatti to Making It Into Indian Test Squad, Know All About the Inspirational Journey.
La Liga also returns from their break as Real Betis and Sevilla face each other in the Seville derby. Defending champions host high-flying Celta Vigo and will be hoping to bounce back from the disappointing draw from the last matchday.