Here is Sportzwiki’s daily sports round-up which features prime news from around the world, on 28th of March 2018. It’s further about sporting events like cricket, football, and badminton which has already grabbed the attention of all the sports enthusiasts.
Steven, Warner, and Bancroft banned by Cricket Australia –
The recent statement from Cricket Australia serves as a precedent when it comes to taking the folly into consideration.
Following the ball-tampering incident, the Board revealed skipper Steven Smith and his deputy will face the 12-month ban, whereas, Cameron Bancroft has to remain out of the park for nine months.
Earlier, on March 24, Smith alongside fronted the media in Cape Town to admit the blunder. However, Smith went on to refer it was the ‘leadership tactic’ which drew the ire.
Moreover, the players are banned not to participate in the Board-sponsored events during a period of the ban.
Steven Smith and David Warner to miss IPL 2018 –
Australian cricketers Steven Smith and David Warner have had to pay the massive price for their folly.
Soon after the verdict from Cricket Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided the fate of Smith and Warner for the eleventh edition.
The acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary revealed in his media briefing that both players won’t be entertained for this edition at least.
Earlier, Smith stood down from his post for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals before Warner decided to stand down for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On January 2018, respective teams retained both players in the retention policy list.
Pertinently, the franchises have invested a lot in the giant forces of cricket like Smith and Warner.
Serena Williams posts trailer for her documentary –
Ace Tennis star Serena Williams, who is in motherhood post an adorable photo of her daughter Alexis.
Earlier, the No. 1 seeded Williams crashed out of the first round of Miami Open against the 20-year-old Noami Osaka of Japan. But she has kept herself busy with different chores.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner took to micro-blogging site Instagram to give a peep of her trailer. The documentary on Williams for HBO will be premiered on May 2.
Results for International football friendlies –
Spain 6-1 Argentina
Brazil 1-0 Germany
Switzerland 6-0 Panama
The United States 1-0 Paraguay
Peru 3-1 Iceland
Belgium 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Tunisia 1-0 Costa Rica
Austria 4-0 Luxemburg
Romania 1-0 Sweden
Mauritius 2-0 Mongolia
Croatia 1-0 Mexico
Poland 3-2 South Korea
Italy 1-1 England
Morocco 2-0 Uzbekistan
Seychelles 0-0 Swaziland
Turkey 2-2 Montenegro
Greece 1-0 Egypt
Bangladesh 2-2 Laos
Ukraine 2-1 Japan
Tanzania 2-0 Congo DR
Lithuania 1-0 Armenia
The central African Republic 3-2 Kenya
Azerbaijan 1-1 Macedonia
Iran 2-1 Algeria
Serbia 2-0 Nigeria
Syria 1-1 Iraq
Kosovo 2-0 Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast 2-1 Moldova
Namibia 2-1 Lesotho
Senegal 0-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
This is all for the sportzwiki’s sports round-up for March 27, 2018.
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