Kohli among highest-earning athletes during lockdown

The cricket superstar was sixth on the list, the figures for which were collected by 'Attain' during the period between March 12 and May 14, when the world literally shut down to stem the growth of the coronavirus outbreak.

Azharuddin had tweeted saying: Knock knock... timing it like old times.

Juventus and Portugal forward Ronaldo, 35, is only the third athlete to hit the mark while still playing, following Tiger Woods and Floyd Mayweather, the report said.

In Thursday's meeting, the ITTF Executive Committee felt it would be unlikely that the majority of teams would be able to travel to South Korea in September 2020, thus agreeing to ask the Busan Organizing Committee

With government restrictions owing to the health crisis easing, the ICC has come out with guidelines for the safe resumption of the sport which was shutdown in March due to the outbreak of the contagious disease.

Spanish LaLiga is set to resume from June 11 and according to former Barcelona footballer Jofre Mateu, players are more excited than cautious at the prospect of getting back on the pitch.

The figures, which were collated by Attain during lockdown period of March 12 to May 14, showed Kohli's name among the most recognised sports personalities around the globe.

Floyd, aged 46, died on May 25 shortly after Derek Chauvin, a police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly pleaded, "I can't breathe," and "please, I can't breathe".

The reduction in the number of umpires means the 10-member panel will have to officiate in more games than last season.

In a letter to AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das, AFC General Secretary Dato Windsor John wrote: "The Committee awarded the hosting rights of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 finals to the All India Football Federation."

Based on the competitive format that the NBA Board of Governors have approved, the 22 returning teams would be the 16 teams (eight per conference) in current playoff positions

The bids have been invited from prospective team owners from New Delhi, Ranchi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhopal, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, amongst others, stated an AIFF media release.

It's amazing to be nominated for the Arjuna Award. I am sure this nomination will be a huge motivation factor for us in the upcoming years.

"Major League Soccer on Thursday lifted its team training moratorium, clearing the way for its 26 clubs to return to full team training for the first time since play was suspended on March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic," MLS said in a statement.

Kumble said that the move is temporary and necessary to stop the spread of coronavirus, he assured that they will revert to old rules once normalcy returns.

We cannot resume until the situation is completely safe and fair in terms of health in that all players, wherever they come from, can travel and play tournaments in safe conditions. If you told me to play the US Open today

According to a tweet by Mumbai Indians, the canny Indian bowler is a fan of Malinga’s yorkers. "Malinga is the best yorker bowler in the world and has used it for such a long period of time to the best of his advantage," he said.

"Ibrahimovic has undergone a check-up following the injury to his right soleus muscle. His recovery is proceeding well, without complications and a new check-up is to be expected in about 10 days," the club said in a statement