Here are the top stories of July 18, 2020.
In Saturday's top Sports News (July 18, 2020), countries around the globe continue to be under lockdown due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Among all sporting events, football has rebegun and other sports are planning to resume. As for the 2020 Olympics, it has been postponed to next year.
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. 'Virat Kohli can change a game': Australia pacer Jhye Richardson on Indian skipper being best batsman he has bowled to
Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has said that the India captain Virat Kohli is the best batsman he has bowled to in his career. The fast bowler added that Kohli is at a different level because of his energy and aggression.
The statement came when Richardson in a Podcast was asked to name the best batsman he has bowled to in a podcast to which he replied: “Virat Kohli without a doubt”.
2. BCCI apex council meeting: IPL 2020 likely to happen abroad but conditions apply
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is rumoured to be hosted by United Arab Emirates (UAE) but the tournament will only be possible if the scheduled ICC T20 World Cup gets postponed said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Apex Council member said.
"The decision on IPL will be taken once ICC gives a decision on T20 World Cup, we have identified some places in India where IPL can be staged, overseas options have also been discussed, but in the end, it all depends on the situation, we discussed as to where we can hold our training camp, one place is Dharmsala but the problem of accommodation arises there," the member said.
3. Happy Birthday Smriti Mandhana: Top knocks by India's fearless opener
Indian women's team cricketer Smriti Mandhana celebrates her 24th birthday on Saturday (July 18). Born in 1996, the Mumbai cricketer is a stalwart of the Indian women’s cricket team.
She is considered as one of the best batswomen in the current generation and is even ranked No. 4 in ODI batting rankings and is the only Indian in the top 5 of the list.
4. IPL 2020: From excitement for tournament to questioning RCB's trophy drought, these memes are gold
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is rumoured to be hosted by United Arab Emirates (UAE) but the tournament will only be possible if the scheduled ICC T20 World Cup gets postponed said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Apex Council member said.
With this news broke out, netizens made sure to do what they do the best. These memes on IPL likely being shifted abroad are gold.
5. F1: Lando Norris fitness scare for McLaren ahead of Hungarian GP?
McLaren driver Lando Norris announced that he was ready for Hungarian Grand Prix after returning to England.
The British racer had flown back to see a specialist for the muscle pain he was suffering from last weekend's Styrian Grand Prix.
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