The Day in Sports: 20th February

1. Virat Kohli to lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore have announced Virat Kohli as their captain for IPL – 6, replacing NZ spinner Daniel Vettori.

2. Churchill Brothers unveil latest signings

Churchill Brothers have unveiled India striker Sunil Chettri and Senagalese defender Lamine Tamba as their new signings of the winter transfer window.

3. Barcelona outclassed by the Italians

AC Milan shock Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter.

4. Serena Williams pulls out of Dubai Open

Serena Williams has pulled out of the Dubai Open, just two days after returning to the World No.1 rank, to focus on her home tournament in Miami next month.

5. Lance Armstrong refuses to cooperate

Lance Armstrong has refused to cooperate with the USADA’s investigations into doping cheats, as it demonized only select individuals.

6. Pistorius seeks bail

Oscar Pistorius continues to seek bail as prosecution struggles with evidence and contradictory witness statements.

7. Perez tops the second day of testing

Sergio Perez topped the second day of testing at the Catalunya circuit, with both Ferrari and Red Bull struggling with issues on their cars.

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