India’s home series against England set to be postponed

New Delhi: The Indian cricket team’s six-match limited-overs home series against England scheduled in September is all set to be postponed along with New Zealand A’s visit next month due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “England were supposed to play six games (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is). Obviously in the current circumstances England won’t be travelling to India,” a BCCI official said.

New Delhi
Covid-19: 81-year-old former footballer Hakim infected

Distinguished footballer and Dhyan Chand Award winner Syed Shahid Hakim has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently undergoing treatment at a quarantine centre in Hyderabad. The 81-year-old was a part of India’s 1960 Rome Olympics squad.

Dhaka
Covid-19: Former Bangla skipper Mortaza recovers

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has recovered from Covid-19 after treatment at home. He had tested positive on June 20. Agencies