Sports Trending News 17 September 2021

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1. Indian Cricket team Captain, Virat Kohli on 16 Sep announced he will step down as India’s T20 skipper after the T20 World Cup in UAE, but will continue to lead the side in ODIs and Test cricket, a decision that paves the way for Rohit Sharma to captain in the shortest format.

2. India’s ODI tour of New Zealand postponed to 2022. India will not be touring New Zealand later in the year due to a packed calendar and COVID-19 related restrictions. A New Zealand Cricket (NZC) spokesperson confirmed to Stuff that the India games will be played after the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

3. New Zealand will be hosting Bangladesh, The Netherlands and South Africa in the summer besides the seven teams in the Women’s World Cup in March-April.

4. IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant to continue as Delhi Capitals captain for remainder of season in UAE.

5. India slip to 107th on FIFA rankings, England enter top 3 and equal highest-ever position.

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