Новости за 14.03.2020

Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins feels "lucky" that cricket is not an out-an-out contact sport at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the sporting calendar, not even sparing his own game.

Squadron Leader Shikha Pandey, a member of the Indian women's cricket team, was felicitated by Air Marshal MSG Menon, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration, for her performance in the ICC T20 Women's World Cup held in Australia this year.

President Donald Trump said Saturday he had taken a coronavirus test, as the White House began protectively checking the temperature of anyone coming into close contact with him or Vice Prez Mike Pence. Appearing at a White House news conference where he tried to provide assurance to worried Americans, Trump said he had yet to receive the results of his own test.

The BJP in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Governor Lalji Tandon, demanding a floor test by division of votes on Sunday before the budget session of the state Assembly starts on Monday. Senior BJP leader and former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Kamal Nath government is in minority and does not have the constitutional right to continue.

After attending the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council meeting at BCCI headquarters, Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Saturday said that the health and safety of countrymen are more important than the financial loss.

Suspended till April 15 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 13th edition of IPL can only be a truncated one provided the situation improves, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday. The Indian Cricket Board on Friday postponed the start of this year's IPL from March 29 to April 15 in wake of the pandemic, which has caused massive upheaval across the globe.

The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the country has risen to 84, the health ministry said on Saturday. "Seven persons, who tested positive, including five from Uttar Pradesh and one each from Rajasthan and Delhi, have been discharged after treatment," said an official. More than 4,000 people have been kept under surveillance.

The formidable ATK claimed an unprecedented third Indian Super League (ISL) title with a 3-1 win over arch-rival Chennaiyin FC in the summit showdown played behind closed doors in Margao on Saturday. Javier Hernandez (10th and 90+3) and Edu Garcia (48th) scored for ATK at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. With the win, ATK also bagged an AFC Cup spot.

PM Modi on Saturday said his government will work with all sections of the population for the restoration of statehood to J&K "at an early opportunity". A 24-member delegation of the newly formed Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, led by Altaf Bukhari, called on the PM and spoke on various issues like demographic changes, delimitation and grant of state domicile.

List of sports events affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak in India in alphabetic order:

Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has reportedly told the Premier League he does not believe the domestic football season will be completed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Neha Dhupia has finally broken her silence on social media against the malice she has been receiving for her remarks on the adventure-based reality show, Roadies Revolution, where she is seen as a gang leader.

Testing only the most severe cases is a disastrous public-health decision, say researchers given that people with few to no symptoms can easily pass the virus which means that the existing number of worldwide cases (135,000) is an understatement. WHO is urging countries to go further and test anyone with symptoms in an area where the virus is being passed locally.

Manchester City's appeal against their two-year UEFA ban from European football is up in the air as the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland deals with the impact of the coronavirus.

Bigg Boss 13 contestant Arti Singh is out and about post her stint on the reality show. The actress has been busy catching up with her family and friends from the show.

India coach Graham Reid, known for his inclination towards the aggressive brand of hockey, is also a firm believer that a strong defence can win tournaments, national team defender Birendra Lakra said on Saturday.

With the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh on the verge of collapse, state minister PC Sharma on Saturday performed a 'havan' (fire ritual) at the famous Baglamukhi Temple in Agar Malwa district. The temple is known for 'Tantrik' (occult) rituals and wish fulfilment havans. The Kamal Nath govt is staring down the barrel after Jyotiraditya Scindia joined BJP.

The BCCI on Saturday put on hold all its remaining domestic tournaments, including the blue riband Irani Cup match between Rest of India and Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tournaments that stand postponed are the Irani Cup, Vizzy Trophy, Senior Women's One-Day Knockout and the Senior Women's One-Day Challenger, among others.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has postponed all its sanctioned events until April 20 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The suspended events include the men's and women's ITF World Tennis Tour, the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors, the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour, ITF Beach Tennis World Tour and ITF Seniors Tour.

The Saarc nations will hold a video conference proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 5pm on Sunday to chalk out a common strategy to fight the coronavirus outbreak. The Prime Minister had on Friday proposed the formulation of a joint strategy by Saarc nations to fight the coronavirus, a suggestion backed by all member states.

The GST Council on Saturday decided to increase GST rates on mobile phones to 18% from 12% with effect from April 1, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. The Council also decided to slash GST on maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft to 5% from 12% while the tax rate on handmade and machine-made matchsticks has been rationalised to 12%.

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who was put under 24-hour isolation after reporting a sore throat, has been tested negative for the coronavirus.

The All India Football Federation on Saturday suspended tournaments at all levels, including the flagship I-League, till March 31 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension will come into effect from Sunday.

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Japan is still preparing to host the Olympics, PM Shinzo Abe said on Saturday, despite global concern about the viability of the summer Games due to the coronavirus outbreak. Abe and his government have been adamant the Olympics will go ahead, even as other global sporting events have been put on hold. US President Trump had suggested a one-year postponement.