Here are the top stories of February 20, 2020.
In Thursday's top Sports News (February 20, 2020), we have the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suspended cricketer Umar Akmal with immediate effect under its Anti-Corruption Code.
In a statement issued on its website, the PCB said he was suspended under Article 4.7.1* of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code.
Ahead of the 1st game of the two-match Test series, head coach Ravi Shastri took a trip down the memory lane during an exclusive interview with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday (February 20).
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. PCB suspends Umar Akmal under anti-corruption code, Twitterati link it with his caption goof-up
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday suspended cricketer Umar Akmal with immediate effect under its Anti-Corruption Code. The board said he cannot take part in any cricket-related activity pending the investigation being carried out by PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit.
2. WATCH: Ravi Shastri recalls memories of his Test debut 39 years ago for Team India vs New Zealand at Wellington
Team India is set to take on New Zealand in a much-awaited Test clash between the two sides at the Basin Reserve in Wellington from Friday. Ahead of the 1st game of the two-match Test series, head coach Ravi Shastri took a trip down the memory lane during an exclusive interview with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday (February 20).
3. WATCH: CSK skipper MS Dhoni gets mobbed by fans in Thane
Former Team India skipper MS Dhoni got mobbed by his followers during his recent visit to Thane, Maharashtra for an ad shoot. As soon as the news got out that MSD was in town, fans started turning outside the shoot venue in hundreds.
4. 'Almost as good as Headingley': Michael Vaughan mocks BCCI over new Motera Stadium
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has once again fired shots at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Vaughan took to Twitter and posted a tweeted taking about India's brand new Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.
5. NZ vs IND: Bowling coach Bharat Arun backs Team India players to beat New Zealand in its own backyard
India's bowling coach Bharat Arun has expressed his thoughts on how the current Team India players have the capabilities of defeating this combative New Zealand side in its own backyard.
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