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Updates on cricket, football, and other sports events, from standout performances to tributes across the field.
Angioplasty planned for Sourav Ganguly’s other coronary blockages
Doctors outlined a follow-up angioplasty procedure for the former India captain, addressing two additional blockages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sourav Ganguly and wished him a speedy recovery.
Dinesh Karthik handed over KKR captaincy to Eoin Morgan, marking a leadership change in the Kolkata franchise.
Cricket
- Angioplasty planned for Sourav Ganguly’s other coronary blockages.
- PM Modi spoke to Sourav Ganguly and wished him a speedy recovery.
- Dinesh Karthik handed over KKR captaincy to Eoin Morgan.
- The Women’s national team started its first camp after the COVID-19 lockdown on Dec 1.
Football
- Football legend Diego Maradona passed away at age 60.
- Indian Arrows arrive in Kolkata for the IFA Shield.
- Sunil Chhetri said there is absolutely no logic or truth behind racism.
- Russia was banned from the Tokyo Olympics 2022 and Beijing Winter Games.
Around the Leagues
From captaincy shifts to international bans, the headlines reflect a turbulent stretch for teams and federations. India’s women’s team returned to camp on Dec 1 after the lockdown pause, signalling a measured restart for the domestic calendar.
On the global stage, Russia’s exclusion from Tokyo 2022 and Beijing reshapes qualifying paths, while Sunil Chhetri’s remarks on racism kept the conversation on fair play in focus.
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Quick Snapshot
| Topic | Update |
|---|---|
| Cricket | Ganguly angioplasty planned; KKR captaincy changes |
| Football | Maradona passes away at 60 |
| Youth | Indian Arrows in Kolkata for IFA Shield |
| Olympics | Russia banned from Tokyo 2022, Beijing |
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