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Perry out of The Hundred

london: Star Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has pulled out of the inaugural season of the Hundred citing personal reasons. The 30-year old was set to play for Birmingham Phoenix in the 100-ball tourney scheduled to get underway on July 21.

Pope doubtful for 1st Test       

london: England batsman Ollie Pope was on Saturday rendered a doubtful starter for the opening Test against India after suffering a thigh injury during his stint for Surrey in the Vitality Blast.

wahab to go eng next week      

karachi: Pakistan's experienced fast bowler, Wahab Riaz, will know next week when he can go to England again to participate in The Hundred. Wahab was denied entry into the United Kingdom after reaching there without a valid work permit.

Davies out of Gold Cup     

los angeles: Alphonso Davies was ruled out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Friday after suffering an ankle injury in training, Canada Soccer said in a statement.

former pacer Pankaj retires       

jaipur: Pacer Pankaj Singh, who contributed in Rajasthan's two Ranji Trophy triumphs and briefly played for India, on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Hokkaido region bans fans               

tokyo: Japan's northern Hokkaido region has decided to ban spectators at the Olympic football matches hosted in the area.

vvs to remain consultant      

kolkata: Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman was retained as the batting consultant of Bengal, while Laxmi Ratan Shukla was appointed as Under-23 coach, marking his return to cricket after six years.

Chennaiyin appoint Bozidar        

chennai: Two-time winners Chennaiyin FC on Saturday roped in Bozidar Bandovic as head coach ahead of 2021-22 edition of ISL.

Anand beats Kasparov        

zagreb: Viswanathan Anand trumped former world champion Garry Kasparov in the much-awaited contest of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour on Saturday.