Star Australian opener David Warner has reportedly decided to pull out of England Cricket Board’s The Hundred league as it is clashing with the national team’s limited-overs series against Zimbabwe. According to WAtoday, Warner’s manager James Erskine said the decision has got nothing to do with Covid-19 that has caused a lockdown of cricketing activities. Warner, at a fee of £125,000, was the highest paid player for The Hundred scheduled from July 17-August 15.
Higuain’s journey
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain has left the team’s quarantine and returned to Argentina, according to multiple reports in Italy on Thursday. Higuain had reportedly asked Juve for permission to visit his sick mother, and had a test confirming he was negative for Covid-19. As flights to Argentina are all blocked, Higuain organised a transfer by private jet with his family first to France, then Spain and from there to South America.
Bala Devi stuck
Indian footballer N. Bala Devi, the first to sign a contract with Scottish women’s Premier League club Rangers, has been forced to extend her stay with the team in Glasgow.
Enjoy family time: Mary
The Covid-19 pandemic has isolated her from the world but iconic boxer MC Mary Kom says the forced slowdown of life has also redefined the meaning of freedom for her.
Mary Kom has self-isolated at her Delhi residence since returning from the this month’s Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jordan.
“I am chilling, doing my exercises, taking care of my fitness and playing with my children,” Mary Kom said. “My appeal to everyone is don't panic, try and stay at home if you can and enjoy time with your family,” she said.
