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“Hand sanitiser is in short supply in many countries battling coronavirus. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australian cricket great Shane Warne has halted production of gin at a distillery he co-owns to make medical-grade hand sanitiser for hospitals in these “challenging times”. The spin legend, who played 145 Tests, responded to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plea for companies to help wherever they can during the spiralling coronavirus crisis. “This is a challenging time for Australians and we all need to do what we can to help our healthcare system combat…

“Umar Akmal playiny Australia a year ago. ©AFP” /> Karachi (AFP) – Pakistan’s perennial problem-maker Umar Akmal could face a lifetime ban if convicted of match-fixing charges unveiled Friday by Pakistan cricket authorities. The 29-year-old old was provisionally suspended by the anti-corruption unit of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on February 20, the day when Pakistan Super League commenced in Karachi. PCB said Umar violated its code on two counts. “The PCB has charged Umar Akmal with two breaches of the anti-corruption code which relates to not reporting a fixing offer,”…

COURTESY BY: https://www.pcb.com.pk/ Tests were conducted on players, match officials, support staff, broadcasters and team owners “The PCB is pleased with the outcome of the results and happy that all these players and officials have rejoined their families without any health and safety doubts or concerns,” says Wasim Khan Lahore, 19 March 2020: The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed it conducted 128 COVID-19 tests on the players, support staff, match officials, broadcasters and team owners on Tuesday, 17 March, and all results have turned out to be negative. The tests were…