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India vs SL ODI series to start Gavaskar's birthday wish: Save from July 18: BCCI children suffering from heart disease NEW DELHI, JULY NEW DELHI, JULY children. 10: India's limited-overs 10: There cannot be a big- "After a successful tour of Sri Lanka has been ger blessing than a second surgery the child goes on delayed by five days after shot at a healthy life for chil- to lead a normal healthy two COVID-19 infections dren born with Congenital life . It's a second life for were detected in the hBat- Heart Disease (CHD), said them. This getting another ting coach Grant Flower the legendary Sunil life aspect resonates with and data analyst GT Gavaskar, whose biggest me because I got a 'cricket- Niroshan tested positive for pledge on his 72nd birthday ing life' when, in my debut the new coronavirus soon is to bring smiles on those Test match, no less a crick- after their return from Eng- cute little faces. eter than Sir Garfield land on Tuesday, Sri Lanka Gavaskar's 'Heart to Sobers dropped an easy Cricket (SLC) said in a state- Heart' foundation has been catch when I was batting ment on Friday. working with Sri Sathya Sai on 12. children with CHD, the the child and the parents," The three one-day inter- Sanjeevani Hospitals for "I went on to get a half- Little Master said: "There Gavaskar said. nationals will now be played the past few years, and al- century and then kept my are more than 300000 The batting great in- on July 18, 20 and 23, fol- most 16,000 surgeries have place in the Indian team children born in India with formed that nearly 400 lowed by three Twenty20 been performed 'free of for the next 17 years." CHD and almost a third of surgeries are performed matches on July 25, 27 and cost', with a "success rate of Asked about his birthday them don't live to see their every month. 29. All matches will be held 99 percent". wish, Gavaskar said he is next birthday. "The hospitals currently in Colombo. "The Heart to Heart foun- hoping for involvement of "The foundation is col- do around 400 surgeries a "We understand that the four staff members also Newswire.lk quoted Sri The report further stated dation was set up a few more and more people to laborating with the three month. Under the mother circumstances are extraor- tested positive for COVID- Lankan sources as saying that Weerakkodi, along years back to create aware- do their bit in saving lives. Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani and child health care pro- dinary, but the BCCI would 19 on Monday, forcing them that batsman Sandun with Bhanuka Rajapaksa ness about the issue of chil- "My fervent wish on my Hospitals, one in New gramme, we have covered like to extend its full sup- to field an entirely new Weerakkodi has tested pos- and several other cricketers, dren born with congenital birthday is for more people Raipur, Chhattisgarh, an- around 95000 mothers port to Sri Lanka Cricket squad for their home series itive for the virus. were sent to Dambulla on heart defects and to raise to help and join in saving other in Palwal, Haryana and their babies so far," during these tough times for against Pakistan. Weerakoddy wasn't a part Friday night to play practice funds which help in the children's lives. They can and the third in Kharghar, said Gavaskar. the smooth conduct of the The SLC on Friday also of UK-returned team. That matches ahead of the India children getting treated go online on Get Involved New Mumbai where the A master of analogies, upcoming series," BCCI sec- postponed the Lanka Pre- team is still in isolation post series. without having to pay any- Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani children are treated. These Gavaskar said that a 'sec- retary Jay Shah said. mier League, which was to Flower and Niroshan's pos- The squad staying at Cin- thing," Gavaskar said on Hospital and get more in- hospitals perform surg- ond life' is also important "Our medical team is in begin on July 30, to Novem- itive cases. namon Grand also includes his birthday. formation. At these hospi- eries and cath interven- in his cricket career, just constant touch with the ber-December citing The latest positive case Asela Guneratne, Angelo Asked what led him to tals, there is only dil, no bill tions totally free of cost to like it has been for these team of doctors at SLC and cricket's packed calendar. came from a separate bub- Perera and Bhanuka Ra- form a foundation to help (only heart, no bill)," he together following all safety Earlier in the day, a Sri ble of 13 players. japaksa, and all of them will protocols that will help the Lankan player in one of the According to a report in now have to undergo quar- series to get underway." two bio-bubbles had tested the website, Weerakkodi antine. Wimbledon final: Djokovic ready for SLC chief executive Ash- positive for COVID-19 as was with the 15 senior crick- There is another group of ley de Silva said he was the virus outbreak contin- eters, who were training 26 cricketers putting up in a "grateful to the BCCI for un- ued to rock the home team here while staying at the separate bubble in derstanding the situation". ahead of its limited overs se- Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Dambulla, and SLC said 'great battle' against Berrettini Three English players and ries against India. Colombo. that they are all fine. NEW DELHI, JULY rors and managed to fend 10: Novak Djokovic said he off 10 of the 11 break points expects a "great battle" he faced in a victory that McCoy, Russell rally Windies against Italian powerhouse was as just as tight as the 7- Matteo Berrettini in Sun- 6(3), 7-5, 7-5 scoreline sug- day's Wimbledon final gested. when victory will earn the "It was not straightfor- to victory against Australia Serb a record-equalling ward match, even though it 20th Grand Slam title. was a straight-set victory," NEW DELHI, JULY Chris Gayle caught by Ash- The 34-year-old main- said Djokovic, who is un- 10: West Indies fast bowler ton Agar for four before get- tained his imperious beaten at Wimbledon since Obed McCoy took four ting rid of Russell late in the progress as he fought off a quarter-final exit in 2017 wickets after Andre Rus- innings to end up with fig- Canadian Denis Shapo- when he retired hurt sell's maiden half-century ures of 3/12 in his four valov in three tight sets on against Tomas Berdych. "It as the Twenty20 world overs. Friday to move into his 30th champion Djokovic, who tough match I think for was very close. champions produced a su- Marsh took 2/26 in his Grand Slam final. has won five of his previous both of us. But I'm looking "He was the better player I perb comeback to outclass four overs as the visitors re- Seventh seed Berrettini six Wimbledon finals in- forward to a great battle." think for the first couple Australia by 18 runs in the stricted the West Indies, will be contesting his first cluding in 2018 and 2019, Djokovic booked his place sets. He had a lot of opportu- first game of their five- who were without skipper but Djokovic is fully aware told reporters in the final with a typically nities and just didn't man- match series at St Lucia on Kieron Pollard due to a that the 25-year-old who "Obviously experience is dogmatic performance age to close it out when he Friday. hamstring problem, to a be- bangs down serves at close on my side. But Berrettini against Shapovalov who, in needed to. In important Chasing 146 for victory, low-par total on a good to 140mph is credible threat has been winning a lot of his first Grand Slam semi- moments I think I probably Australia were still in con- wicket at the Daren Sammy to his hopes of drawing level matches on grass courts this final, often outshone his il- held my nerves better than trol at 117/6 thanks to West Indies rode on Rus- team since 2017, choked National Cricket Stadium. with Roger Federer and year, winning Queen's. He's lustrious opponent but fal- he did and just make him Mitchell Marsh's 51, before sell's 28-ball 51 that in- out the hosts. "First game as captain Rafa Nadal. in great form. He's serving tered at critical moments. play an extra shot, make spinner Hayden Walsh cluded three boundaries The 38-year-old, among and I didn't expect this," "Anything is possible in big, playing big. The world number one him do an unforced error, (3/23) triggered a batting and five massive sixes to a number of players hoping said stand-in skipper the finals," defending "So it's going to be a very made only 15 unforced er- which was the case." collapse and McCoy (4/26) post 145/6 after they were to make the squad for this Nicholas Pooran. "We wiped out the tail as they tottering at 66/4 from 12 year's T20 World Cup in the asked the guys for energy were dismissed for 127 in 16 overs. United Arab Emirates, con- and that's what we got." overs. Opener Lendl Simmons ceded 10 runs for no wicket Both teams took a knee Harmanpreet, Shafali fail as "Any time you lose six (27) and Shimron Hetmyer in his two overs but it was before the game began, with wickets for 19 runs you're (20) were the only other no- fast bowler Josh Hazlewood Australia saying they would going to struggle to win a table contributors as the who really turned the continue to recognise and match," Australia skipper Australian attack, which in- screws on the hosts. show their support to vic- India lose 1st T20 vs England Aaron Finch said. "Very dis- cluded 38-year-old seamer After removing opener tims of racial injustice and appointing." Dan Christian playing in his Evin Lewis for a duck, Ha- discrimination in the past NEW DELHI, JULY (1/33) took a scalp each in Asked to bat first, the first match for the national zlewood had the dangerous and present. 10: England all-rounder what was an ordinary bowl- Nat Sciver smashed a ing effort. record-equalling half cen- Openers Tammy Beau- tury before the bowlers put mont and Danni Wyatt the struggling Indian bat- gave England a solid start, Brazil and Argentina both have ters under pressure to en- collecting 48 runs in the sure an 18 run-win for the powerplay. hosts via Duckworth-Lewis Radha broke the opening keys to win Copa America method in the rain-cur- stand in the eighth over as tailed first T20I in RIO DE JANEIRO, ARGENTINA hind Argentina's meltdown shine in the final third. Le- wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, Northampton. playing her first match of JULY 10: Brazil and Ar- MESSI: The team captain in the 2018 World Cup andro Paredes and Guido Put in to bat, England gentina have several keys is playing his best tourna- when the team lost to Rodriguez also take that re- the series, caught Wyatt at- rode on Sciver's blazing 27- that could see either team ment with Argentina since France in the round of 16. sponsibility in the centre, tempting a reverse sweep. ball 55, that included eight win the Copa America title his debut in 2005. He's Now he is responsible for a no matter who is playing. Initially given not out, the fours and a hit over the on Saturday at the Mara- scored four goals and has renewal to team players like BRAZIL Indians went for the review fence, and wicketkeeper ODI trophy. But Sciver struck soon, cana Stadium in Rio de five assists so far. Beyond defender Cristian Romero, STEADINESS: Brazil which showed a big spike Janeiro. his playmaking virtues, the winger Nicolás González won five matches and drew Amy Jones' 43 off 27 balls Chasing 178, India was getting rid of the dangerous to post a healthy 177 for off to the worst possible Mandhana in the sixth on the UltraEdge. Led by a Barcelona-style 34-year-old is looking com- and goalkeeper Martínez. against Ecuador when it After skipper Heather Lionel Messi, Argentina fortable as a leader on the LAUTARO MARTÍNEZ: fielded a team with six sub- seven in their 20 overs. start as pacer Katherine over. Sciver's sensational fifty Brunt bamboozled the big- Skipper Harmanpreet Knight's departure, Sciver players appear convinced pitch—in a contrast with the The striker nearly lost his stitutes. So far, the Selecao and Jones kept the moment they will put an end to a 28- shy Messi of past tourna- position to veteran Sergio has scored in every match was England's joint fastest hitting Shafali Verma for a Kaur's (1) prolonged lean going. The duo strung a 78- year title drought. Its oppo- ments. Agüero after a slow start in and conceded only two in the format. duck before India had patch continued as the se- run stand. nent Brazil looks even bet- EMILIANO MARTÍNEZ: the tournament, but he has goals in the group stage. It In reply, India failed to opened their score. nior batter became all- ter than two years ago when He is the first goalkeeper to now scored in the last three usually plays better in the keep up with the required However, Mandhana and rounder Sarah Glenn's first Harmanpreet and it lifted Copa America with- stop three penalties in a matches. He tires oppo- second half, when most of run-rate despite vice-cap- Harleen Deol (17 not out) victim in the very next over. Harleen pulled off splendid out Neymar and with fans shootout in Argentina's his- nents with his runs, opens its opponents are fatigued. tain Smriti Mandhana's got the tourists back on The loss of the skipper's catches in the penultimate on the stands. tory. Against Colombia, he gaps for Messi and still Substitutes have managed quickfire 29 off 17 balls be- track after the initial upset. wicket in quick succession over as Shikha struck Brazil seeks its 10th trash-talked his opponents scores some goals. to keep the team's intensity fore rain gods had the last With rain on the cards, cost the Indians dear, en- thrice, getting rid of Sciver, South American title, while before each shot, which ap- PROTECTION TO high when they join in. laugh with the visitors at 54 the duo quickly stitched a suring that they were well Jones and Sophia Dunkley Argentina is going for its parently worked. He looks MESSI: Rodrigo de Paul NEYMAR: His dribbles, for three in 8.4 overs, 18 44-run partnership with behind in the Duckworth- (1). 15th, which would put it safe in the position, has a and Giovani Lo Celso are passes and shots add to runs behind England via Mandhana hitting six Lewis method. While skipper Harman- level with record winners good footwork and blocks not the most creative mid- Brazil's steadiness. Neymar the DLS method. boundaries, including suc- Earlier, veteran pacer preet, fielding at long on, Uruguay. crosses with precision. fielders in the world. But scored two goals and had England lead the three- cessive fours off Brunt in Shikha Pandey (3/22) put an end to Sciver's bril- Here are some reasons LIONEL SCALONI: The they are still high-level three assists in five match series 1-0 and 8-4 in the third over of the chase, snared three wickets while liant innings by diving to why both teams have what young coach took over as an passers who will sacrifice matches—he was rested the multi-format points while Harleen played sec- spinners Poonam Yadav pouch the ball inches over it takes to win the title. intern in 2018 to leave be- defending so Messi can against Ecuador. system having lifted the ond fiddle. (1/32) and Radha Yadav the ground.