The English Premier League has always been blessed with the presence of big superstars. But besides them, it has always provided stages to local academy lads as well. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang or even new January arrival Bruno Fernandes may have been pulling the limelights but along with them, there are some home talent
Despite the financial constraints brought upon by the Covid-19 outbreak, football clubs have not stopped spending. The likes of Barcelona, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have already confirmed some of their high profile signings. But besides that, there have been few transfers as well who have silently changed sides.
Former Mumbai leg-spinner Pravin Tambe is set to become the first Indian player to play in the Caribbean Premier League after being picked up by Trinbago Knight Riders in the players' draft. The 48-year-old, who has retired from first-class cricket, will need a No Objection Certificate from the BCCI to play in the CPL.
England will face Pakistan in a three-match Test series throughout August, the ECB has confirmed, with Australia's planned white-ball tour to be rescheduled. Due to the impact of coronavirus, no international cricket has been played since March, though England will take on West Indies in a three-Test series that starts on Wednesday at the Ageas Bowl.