Weekly News - Sports 22nd Oct To 28th Oct

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ICC declares new rules for ODI, Test & T20

For long time the decision was pending on the side of ICC regarding new rules in international cricket to increase the interset of people in this game. Now ICC has approved the implementation of new rules from the date. According to new rules now Day/ Night test cricket can be conducted on the common approval of both the playing team management. Also now there will be only two powerplays in ODI games rather than three power play. According to new rule, third umpire if thinks that Batsman is not out then he can directly make it notice to ground umpires to change their decision. Though decision on color of ball is yet not finalized.

Sydney Sixers wins Champions League T20 2012

After two weeks of long pretty short tournament of T20 Champions League, Sydney Sixers has won the tournament from Highfield Lions with 10 wickets. Sydney Sixers were unbeaten in whole tournament and were never the favorite of the tournament but they really played brilliantly. Indian club teams totally failed to deliver their best and only Delhi Daredevils of four Indian team had reached the semi finals and lost it to Highfield Lions.

England team arrived India for long season

England cricket team has arrived India for four test matches, five ODI matches and two T20 matches. This is a long three month tour for England and it is really going to be very competitive for them as it is never easy to defeat India in India. Indian team is also practicing at MCA for the match. England is playing with three different captains for three formats. Andrew Strauss is going to lead test team, Alister Cook is to lead ODI team and Stuart Broad to lead T20 team.

Indian selectors showed lack of sportsmanship

Indian board has organized practice match for England team before they meet the Team India. Indian selectors has selected a practice team for England which is gonna lead by Suresh Raina including Yuvraj Singh in team. Raina said that he has not forgotten the insulting defeat in England and therefore he is well prepared for English team.

Lance Armstrong banned to lifetime from any event

American champion cyclist Lance Armstrong has been banned for doping and has been restricted from participating any tournament in future. Association has also decided to recall all the honors from him. Lance Armstrong has made a blasting comeback after suffering from cancer and won Tour De France Championship> he was inspiration for many sports person but now after this event he has lost his image in sporting world.

Sebatian Vettel wins Indian Grand Prix 2012

Second Indian Grand Prix was awaited by most of the speed freak Indian and as it was assumed and predicted this race is also won by Sebastian Vettel. Sebastian has won continuously two Indian Grand Prix. Indian team Sahara Force India was on the 9th position which was quite satisfying for Indians. The most disappointing thing was about Michale Shumacker was in his last race of career and unfortunately disqualified in between due to accident.