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Web Desk — A last-ditch court bid by Novak Djokovic to stay in Australia has been rejected, and the tennis player will be deported. On “health and good order” grounds, the government revoked the tennis star’s visa because of his unvaccinated status. His hopes of defending his Australian Open title and winning a record 21st Grand Slam have been dashed. …

Web Desk — Surprising the cricket world, Virat Kohli on Saturday announced his retirement as India’s test team captain after leading the team to commendable overseas victories during his seven years as skipper. Kohli took to Twitter to announce his decision a day after India’s 2-1 series defeat in South Africa. Kohli said, “It’s been seven years of hard work, …

Web Desk — Australian immigration authorities once again take Novak Djokovic in custody before a court hearing that will determine whether the world No.1 Serbian tennis star can play the Australian Open or not? The Australian government considers the 34-year old Djokovic as a threat to the public and that’s why his visa was cancelled for a second time. Djokovic …

Web Desk — Online sale of Pakistan Super League (PSL) tickets will begin at 3 p.m. today. The minimum price is set at Rs500. For all early-round matches, cricket fans can purchase tickets through cricket.bookme.pk after 3 pm, as the board has also rolled out the early bird offer, which provides discounted first-class and general enclosure tickets. As well, board …

Web Desk — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the winners of the PCB Awards 2021 on its digital platforms on Thursday. PCB Awards 2021 was the Board’s effort to recognize and appreciate the players and match officials for their successes as well as their accomplishments. Eight of the categories were player-based and two were special categories, including Spirit of …

Web Desk — Novak Djokovic’s visa has been canceled and he has been denied entry to Australia, the country’s border agency announced on Wednesday. The agency stated that the tennis player “failed to provide appropriate evidence” to meet entry requirements. In order to participate in the Australian Open, which begins in less than two weeks, the Serb obtained a medical …

Web Desk — New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor, making his fans sad around the world, has announced that he is saying goodbye to international cricket. Announcing his retirement on Twitter, Ross Taylor said the decision to retire was not an easy one, but there comes a time when everyone has to move on and make room for others. According to …

Web Desk — The New South Wales (NSW) health minister is hopeful that the Ashes Test in Sydney will begin as scheduled next week despite Covid 19 threatening to disrupt the series. Two members of England’s support staff and their families tested positive for Coronavirus at the Melbourne Test on Monday and were placed in isolation. After undergoing rapid antigen …

Web Desk — Australia beat England by an innings and 14 runs in the Boxing Day Test to take a decisive three-match lead in the historical Ashes Series. The series of failures of the English team in the Ashes between England and Australia did not go unnoticed and the Kangaroos took a decisive lead in the series by defeating the …

Web Desk — The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominations for the Test Cricketer of the Year 2021. The ICC has nominated Joy Root of England and Ravi Chandran Ashwin of India for the Test Cricketer of the Year award. Ravi Chandran has been nominated for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award for taking 52 wickets …