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Apr 04, 2021

Tashkent to Host 2023 AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships

President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Umar Kremlev during his visit to Uzbekistan officially announced that AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships will take place in Tashkent in 2023.
The city of Tashkent is awarded the 2023 AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships after the successful bid presentation by the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan. The AIBA Board of Directors voted in favor of the major event candidate city.

Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the fastest men's cricketer to score 13th centuries in ODI cricket.
Playing in his 78th ODI, Babar smashed 103 runs to guide his team to a three-wicket win in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa at the SuperSport Park. He surpassed former Proteas batsman Hashim Amla and India skipper Virat Kohli to achieve the feat.
Babar has taken just 76 innings to score 13 tons while Amla, who until now was the fastest, had scored his 13th ODI hundred in 83 innings.
Meanwhile, Kohli, who hasn't scored a ton since 2019, had taken 86 innings to score 13 ODI hundreds.

Apr 03, 2021

ICC Holds Talks with India to Resolve Pak. Visa Guarantee for T20 World Cup

Cricket's world governing body (ICC) has held encouraging talks with India's cricket board (BCCI) over visa and tax arrangements as the country prepares to host the T20 World Cup in October. Pakistan Cricket Board has asked the ICC to guarantee visas for its players and support staff ahead of the tournament, as relations between the two neighbours have been frosty. The ICC has also held talks with the BCCI over securing tax exemptions for the tournament from the Indian government.
Meanwhile, the ICC cricket committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, also decided to continue with the umpire's call in the Decision Review System, despite the protocol facing heavy criticism in recent months.

World University Games in China Postponed Until Next Year

The World University Games that were due to open in China in just over four months have been postponed until next year, the governing body (FISU) said.
The Switzerland-based FISU said that Covid-19 and travel restrictions prompted the postponement, adding the decision was made jointly with officials in China.
The country has two other large multi-sport events coming up. The Winter Olympics open on February 4, 2022, in Beijing, and the Asian Games, which feature more sports than the Olympics, are set for Hangzhou from September 10, 2022.

Apr 02, 2021

Harry Kane Bags Top Scoring Record, England Beat Poland

Harry Kane became England's all-time top penalty scorer with his goal from the spot against Poland in the World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium. England won the match by 2-1 as Kane opened the scoring for the host in the 19th minute.
With his 10th career international goal from the spot, Kane broke the Three Lions record that was previously held by Frank Lampard, Goal.com reported. In addition, Kane has now scored on all seven days of the week for England, becoming only the third player to do so for the Three Lions, after Wayne Rooney and Lampard.
With 34 international goals, Kane continues to chase down Wayne Rooney's all-time England record of 53. Kane is already sixth on England's all-time scoring chart, with just Rooney, Bobby Charlton, Gary Lineker, Jimmy Greaves and Michael Owen ahead of him.

Apr 01, 2021

India Tops the Medals Tally at Delhi ISSF Shooting World Cup

India finished at the top of the medals table at the 2021 ISSF World Cup New Delhi, held from 18 to 29 March 2021 at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. India secured 30 medals which included 15 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze. The USA came second with eight medals including four gold, three silver and one bronze.

Pant is Delhi Capitals' Captain for IPL 2021

Rishabh Pant was named captain of Delhi Capitals in place of an injured Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Indian Premier League season 2021.
Iyer has been ruled out of the IPL after injuring his left shoulder during the recently-concluded India-England ODI series.
This will be Pant's debut as IPL captain. The wicketkeeper-batsman has captained Delhi's state team in the past.

Mar 30, 2021

Puma Signs Sponsorship Deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore

Global sportswear giant Puma has inked a strategic multi-year partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore as the official kit partner ahead of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.
With this Puma becomes the only global sportswear brand to be currently associated with an IPL team as a sponsor.
The brand had associated with other IPL teams in the past but is now coming back as a team sponsor to the T20 league after a break of nearly eight years.

Thisara Perera First Sri Lankan to Hit Six Sixes an Over

All-rounder Thisara Perera became the first Sri Lankan to hit six sixes in an over in any form of professional cricket during a domestic tournament.
The 31-year-old achieved the feat during his unbeaten 13-ball 52 while captaining Sri Lanka Army in a group match against Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club in the Major Clubs Limited Over List A tournament at the Army Ground in Panagoda town.

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