How was the IPL 2021 bio-bubble breached?

 How was the IPL 2021 bio-bubble breached?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after multiple people within the bio-secure bubble tested positive for coronavirus.

The BCCI said these are "difficult times" for India, and therefore the board had decided to suspend the tournament and send everyone back to their families and loved ones.

But how did the tournament get to the present point?

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Back in 2020, Restrata — knowledgeable company that gives COVID-safe technology, emergency response management solutions — oversaw the bio-secure bubble of the tournament.

However, consistent with NDTV, the BCCI decided to travel local and opted for hospital vendors and testing labs to manage the event's needs.

The biggest T20 tournament was scheduled to be held across six cities, and therefore the biggest concern for the teams was aviation .

"NDTV has learned two players and one team coach contracted COVID-19 while traveling through the airport terminus. Teams had demanded tarmac access from state governments, which was denied, thus risking the players. In UAE, there was no aviation ," it said.

The publication reported that the tracking device worn by players was sometimes "faulty". The device was procured from an area company that had did not live up to the standards, hence the BCCI can only make assumptions where the players were infected.

"There was an enormous question over testing and quarantine protocols of individuals outside the bubble who were essential for running the tournament. These people include ground staff, hotel staff, ground catering, net bowlers, DJs, and drivers. Multiple cities meant a bigger cluster of individuals who kept changing," the publication said.

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Another decision which may have led to the people getting infected was that until last week, food delivery from outside was allowed.

"BCCI left it to every franchise to make its own bubble for players, members, and staff, rather than a central agency like IMG managing the tournament," it added.

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ICC nominates Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman for 'Player of the Month'

 ICC nominates Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman for 'Player of the Month'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has nominated Pakistani skipper Babar Azam and left-handed batsman Fakhar Zaman for the "Player of the Month" award tag, a couple of weeks after the 2 put up spectacular performances within the away series against South Africa .

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The ICC announced the nominations to recognise the spectacular performances from both male and feminine cricketers across all sorts of international cricket on Wednesday.

Along with the duo, Nepalese batsman Khushal Bhurtel was also included together of the nominees for the men's category.

Last month, Azam had toppled Indian captain Virat Kohli to become the top-ranked ODI batsman within the world, as per the newest ICC ODI rankings.

Azam now sits on top of ICC's ODI rankings for the simplest batsman with 865 points while the Indian skipper trails him at number 2 with 857 points.

The Pakistan skipper propelled to the highest of the table after scoring 228 runs within the ODI series that happened between Pakistan and South Africa .

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16 years ago today, Pakistan beat India in historic Bangalore match game

 16 years ago today, Pakistan beat India in historic Bangalore match game 

Danish Kaneria and Pakistan cricket team members celebrate after taking a wicket. Photo: ESPNCricinfo. 

Fans of Pakistan cricket will fondly recall today when Pakistan defeated India reception , in Bangalore, by 168 runs to tug off a historic and emphatic victory.

The Pakistan cricket team, back then, comprised a plethora of heavyweights like Younis Khan, Inzamam ul Haq, Shahid Afridi et al. , who all rose to the occasion to supply Pakistan with a Test victory over a robust Indian side.

Pakistan batted first within the match, piling up a mammoth total of 570 runs before the green shirts were dismissed by India. Younis Khan frustrated the Indian bowlers by playing one hell of a knock, scoring 267 runs from 504 balls while Inzamam put up a powerful 184 runs from 267 balls, on the scoreboard.

In response, the house side managed to attain 449 runs before they were dismissed. Sehwag made a laudable double-century while VVS Laxman remained unbeaten on 79.

Leg spinner Danish Kaneria was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers within the first inning, learning 5 wickets while Mohammad Sami notched three impressive ones.

Younis Khan once more starred within the second inning when Pakistan batted, scoring an unbeaten 84 off 98 balls and Yasir Hameed pitched in with 76 runs before Pakistan declared at 262/2.

India needed 383 runs to win the match game but failed in their attempt. This time, Shahid Afridi rose to the occasion by taking three wickets while spinner Arshad Khan took two to dismiss India for 214 runs, 168 in need of the target.

While Younis Khan was deservedly awarded the Player of the Match award, India's Virender Sehwag won the Player of the Series one for his stellar batting.

In the Test series, Danish Kaneria managed to require the very best number of wickets out of all the bowlers, taking 19 scalps at a mean of 31.52.

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PSL 2021: Karachi Kings V/S Peshawar Zalmi.

 PSL 2021: Karachi Kings V/S Peshawar Zalmi.

In this match Karachi Kings play absolute best 

KARACHI: Karachi Kings on Wednesday trounced Peshawar Zalmi by six wickets to topple them as league leaders in Pakistan Super League's match 13.

Peshawar Zalmi had set a target of 189 for the Karachi Kings and therefore the home team chased it with three balls to spare.

The Kings were in trouble early within the innings once they lost three wickets for 43 runs by the top of the seventh over.

However, a 118-run partnership between Babar Azam and Mohammad Nabi helped the Karachi Kings defeat Peshawar Zalmi. Babar Azam remained unbeaten together with his 77.

The kings lost Mohammad Nabi after he made 67 during the 17th over with the team still requiring 28 runs from 21 balls. However, Babar Azam didn't let that hinder the team’s chances for a victory.

Earlier, Peshawar were asked to bat first by Karachi Kings after Imad Wasim won the toss on a pitch favouring the teams chasing the target.

Peshawar were looking to line a below-par score after they lost three wickets within the powerplay at just 39 runs.

Kings were in command at the top of 10th over when Peshawar were 69/4 and had lost Haider Ali just when he was looking to charge.

However, an 82-run partnership between West Indian Shane Rutherford and Englishman Ravi Bopara had taken the sport faraway from the opposition.

Rutherford fell to Mohammad Ilyas within the 18th over but by that point the stage was set for Amad Butt to propel the Peshawar Zalmi to 188.

The all-rounder hit Dan Christian for 32 runs within the last over to assist his side put up a defendable total.