Here are the top stories of March 14, 2020.
In Saturday's top Sports News (March 14, 2020), the coronavirus outbreak is continuing to impact everything around. The sporting world has pushed and postponed events, while some are even going behind the closed door.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 and Indian football have pushed for tournaments on later dates.
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. End of road for Sanjay Manjrekar? Former India batsman axed from BCCI’s commentary panel, may not be part of IPL 2020
Mostly known for his controversial comments, Sanjay Manjrekar has now been reportedly dropped from the commentary panel of BCCI.
The former India batsman and now a renowned broadcaster, who has been a regular feature in the commentary box, may also not be part of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.
2. IPL 2020 may get 'truncated' if held, says BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly
Since the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of talks have been going around.
The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Saturday chaired the IPL Governing Council meeting and said that the upcoming edition will be cut short if it happens, PTI reported.
3. Coronavirus impact: 'All footballing activities suspended till March 31,' says AIFF
With all sporting activities getting affected due to the coronavirus outbreak, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has suspended all the major footballing tournaments at all levels till March 31.
The AIFF in a statement said: “Adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and directives from several State Governments, all footballing activities under the aegis of AIFF stay suspended till March 31, 2020.”
4. 'Team in front, individual choices later': Wriddhiman Saha on Rishabh Pant playing New Zealand Test series
India had an unforgettable outing during their tour to New Zealand. Baring the T20I series, India were whitewashed in the ODI and Test series.
KL Rahul was chosen as the wicketkeeper for the T20I and ODI series in place of Rishabh Pant. However, during the Test series, Pant was taken ahead of Wriddhiman Saha.
5. 90 overs, 335 runs: Fans relive VVS Laxman-Rahul Dravid's 'greatest comeback' at Eden Gardens against Australia
One suffering from stiffness in the back, the other had a viral fever - still, the duo of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid managed to silence Steve Waugh’s Australia side at Eden Gardens.
The two, who are the greatest Test cricketers ever to have played cricket, put on 376 run partnership. It's been 18 years of the epic Test match and the innings is still fresh in the minds of people.
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