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The International Cricket Council (ICC) today welcomed the findings of a Cricket South Africa (CSA) investigation that has seen four players banned for between seven and twelve years for breaching its Anti-Corruption Code for Personnel. The investigation, led by CSA under the independent stewardship of former Constitutional Court Judge Bernard Ngoepe, and supported throughout by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit, reinforces the ICC’s zero tolerance stance against corruption at every level....

The function was attended by Hon Grant Robertson, Minister for Sports and Recreation of New Zealand, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White and Event Brand Ambassador Corey Anderson among others. Speaking on the occasion, Richardson thanked New Zealand Cricket for hosting the tournament for the third time and extolled the importance of the U19 Cricket World Cup in grooming players from around the world....

This is because India is in group B with Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Ireland. Though cricket is a game of uncertainty, it can be said with some amount of certainty that the two teams to qualify from this group for the semi-final stage have to be from among Australia, India and New Zealand. Three-time champion Australia is widely tipped to top the group, and it may all boil down to the match between India and New Zealand to grab the second spot from this group....

Tahir stated, “I have always wanted to play in the World Cup. It would be a great achievement for me to play for this great team. I have a mutual understanding with Cricket South Africa and going forward I decided that I would finish at the World Cup, that is why I am contracted until then.” The wrist-spinner added, “After that, Cricket South Africa has allowed me to go and play around the world in various leagues but I would also love to play T20 cricket for South Africa....

In case you didn’t know… During the 2018 tour to England, the Indian team faced various difficulties. The players were uncomfortable with the hotels provided and the food choices that were available to them. Many had to rely on outside food on a few occasions. It was reported then that very few choices of food were available to the players, and that even basic supplements such as bananas weren’t provided....

One noticeable thing has been the reduction in the number of teams to ten, a decision which has attracted a good share of criticism as well. But another huge change is that while the number of teams has reduced, the tournament will be no short of action as the round robin format is returning to the event, with every team set to play one match against every other team....

One video that circulated on social media on Tuesday showed an individual holding the popsicle under the flame of a lighter, with temperatures reaching about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, Global Times reported. The footage sparked concern from customers, many wondering if the popsicles were a safety concern due to potential additives making them unable to melt. Chicecream Founded in 2018 by Lin Sheng, Chicecream—known as Zhong Xue Gao in Chinese—is an ice cream brand located in Shanghai that is known for its price point....

Cube released his Contract With Black America (CWBA) in July, detailing his plans for fighting U.S. racial inequality. President Donald Trump’s administration revealed its Platinum Plan, designed to help close the wealth gap between Blacks and whites. Cube confirmed that he had been speaking with the Trump campaign about racial issues in a Wednesday tweet, causing some critics to complain that Cube had switched political allegiance. However, Cube said he had spoken to both Trump’s camp and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign....

TV CHANNELS & LIVE STREAM The Star Sports Network have the exclusive broadcasting rights of the I-League. All the matches will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and 2 HD. TEAM NEWS Aizawl FC (4-4-2): Avilash Paul (GK); Lalrinzuala Khiangte, Masih Saighani, Kareem Omoloja, Lalram Hmuanmawia; Leonce Dodoz, Alfred Jaryan, Lalbiak Thanga, Lalmuankima; Yugo Kobayashi, William Lalnunfela. Injured - Albert ZohmingmawiaDoubtful - Andrei IonescuKey Players - Leonce Dodoz, Yugo Kobayashi, Alfred Jaryan...

Trevor Morgan approached this must-win tie for The Red and Golds by making SIX changes to the team that lost to Aizawl FC in their previous game. Robin Singh, Gurwinder Singh, Robert Lathlamuana, Chris Payne, Nikhil Poojari and Robin Gurung came into the team. The first clear chance of the match fell to Rowllin Borges, who arrived late to latch onto a Chris Payne cross but hacked the ball wide after an acrobatic effort....

The agreement will see an exchange of players and staff and player between the two clubs along with cooperation in projects and best practices over time. Indian national team rise to 101 in FIFA rankings The partnership also includes off-season opportunities including education and work placements for the players and staff of both clubs, as per the statement released by the South Indian club. A statement from Rohit Ramesh, owner of Chennai City FC, read, “This partnership is also a wonderful opportunity for upcoming players from Tamil Nadu who are a part of Chennai City Football Club – not only to grow as a player but also as a fully-rounded individual with educational and cultural exposure....

It’s a battle of seventh versus fifth on the table. With the half-way mark of the season reached, both these teams will look for not just for a return to winning ways but also the onset of great form. The hosts head into this tie after snaring a point against Churchill Brothers. Coach V. Soundararajan has had an encouraging bow in the I-League and will look to build on the confidence his side have accumulated in their last outing....

Khogen Singh made three changes from their 2-1 win over Chennai City FC. Rakshit Dagar made his way into the lineup for Arshdeep Saini in goal. Sukhdev Singh and Amandeep Singh came in as Lago Bei was relegated to the bench. Souvik Das was not even in the 18-man squad. After a break of thirteen days from their last game, which incidentally was the 2-0 defeat at home against the same opponents, Luis Norton de Matos made two alterations of his own....

On Saturday, they come up against Bengaluru FC in what is a must win tie for the Mumbaikars, who have been winless in their last seven matches. The Yellow Brigade have only managed to pick a mere point from a possible 21. The 10 coaches who could replace Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger The performance of their foreign contingent has been shambolic while their Indian players haven’t made a case for themselves either....

Santosh Kashyap named the same line-up from Mumbai’s goalless draw against Sanjoy Sen’s Mohun Bagan side last Wednesday. As for the visiting side, Albert Roca handed starts to three U-22 players in his team - Udanta Singh, Ranjan Singh and Daniel Lalhlimpuia - for the encounter against The Yellows . The first half witnessed several chances being created in the midfield, especially by Udanta Singh and Alwyn George who stole the lime light for the visitors....

The Mumbaikars face a do or die situation once again as dropping points would confirm their doubts of exiting the league. The team had a different face under new boss Oscar Bruzon in their latest tie at Cooperage but the problem of woeful finishing seems to never leave them. The 0-0 result against the Konkan side meant that the Yellows and Blues have drawn four games in a row on home soil....

TV CHANNELS & LIVE STREAM The Star Sports Network have the exclusive broadcasting rights of the I-League. This match will be telecast live on Star Sports 1 and 1 HD. TEAM NEWS EAST BENGAL: Injured: None Suspended: None Key Players: Dudu Omagbemi, Mahmoud Al Amna, Katsumi Yusa NEROCA FC: Injured: None Suspended: Aryn Glen Williams Key Players: Subhash Singh, Fabien Vorbe TITLE RACE SCENARIO East Bengal are currently placed fourth on the table with 30 points from 17 games....

In addition, Sishir Ghosh, Saroj Banerjee and advocate Aurobindo Sen were drafted into the executive committee as special invitees. In case you didn’t know… 21 members from the Mohun Bagan executive committee resigned a couple of weeks ago owing up to disappointment over club secretary Anjan Kumar Mitra and treasurer Madan Mohan Dutta’s “incompetence” over exonerating the club from a debt of Rs 3 crore along with other instances of alleged unprofessionalism....

This will be Minerva’s second game of the 12th edition of the Hero I-League, after having drawn their first encounter against Goa’s Churchill Brothers 0-0 at the same venue. The side from the northernmost state of India will be under the tutelage of former Aberdeen, Queens Park Rangers and Leeds United left-back and Scottish international David Robertson. In the battle between two British managers, Irishman Paul Munster will be at the helm for Minerva....

The 69-year-old head coach who helped Mumbai FC get into India’s top-tier league ten years ago is looking to do the same with the Bengaluru-based Ozone FC. And he is going about it in some style. Since he took charge in the summer, the club has embarked on an incredible 19-game winning run which only recently came to an end in their final group game in the second division against Kerala Blasters....