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IPL 2021: Expo 2020 Dubai becomes Rajasthan Royals’ principal…

The Expo 2020 Dubai will be the principal sponsor of the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Taking place from October 1 2021 to March 31, 2022, Expo 2020 will welcome more than 190 nations and millions of people from across the globe to Dubai for 182 visually striking, intellectually enlightening and emotionally inspiring days. Visitors will experience a dynamic and diverse programme, including innovation, culture, art, food, music and sport from every corner

Tendulkar Jr to present himself in IPL, says franchise

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun was selected "purely on the skill" and he will have to prove himself at this year's Indian Premier League, the IPL franchise has stated. With his $2.24 million shift to Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, South African Chris Morris smashed IPL auction records, but all eyes were on the fate of the 21-year-old with the most prominent surname in Indian cricket. Arjun joined Mumbai at his base price of two million Indian rupees ($27,522), having been their net bowler in

Mark Wood – England bowler asks to withdraw from…

England fast bowler Mark Wood has asked to withdraw from Thursday's Indian Premier League auction in order to spend more time with his family. Wood, 31, has just rejoined England on the tour of India after being rested for the first two Tests of the series. If he had been selected by one of the eight IPL teams, he could potentially have been away from home until June. Sixteen English players will be in the auction, while another eight have been retained by

BCCI to host IPL 2021 at home

Set to begin in second week of April; No Ranji Trophy for the first time in 87 years of the tournamentMUMBAI: Buoyed by the successful hosting of the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, the first of any cricket in India since March 2020, the BCCI has now set itself on the path to host a couple of more domestic tournaments - the Vijay Hazare and a one-day tournament for women - in February and March, followed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) in April. IPL 2021 Auction Players list –

IPL 2020: Ranking all 8 captains by their win…

T20 cricket is a fast and funny format. A lot of games go till the last ball, the teams have to be on their toes throughout the match and there are various strategic or instant decision making involved during those 40 overs. Thus, the role of a captain is very important in the T20 format. He is the guy with the steering in this fast-moving car and his composure at the driving seat is a significant factor in the team’s victory. Indian Premier

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians, KKR upset, will stay locked…

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) teams Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders are upset.  Reason, they still have to follow quarantine norms for one more week before they can resume practice sessions like the other teams.  Both Mumbai Indians & KKR are based in Abu Dhabi. According to the Covid-19 norms of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, it is mandatory to complete 14 days quarantine before anyone is allowed to move outside.  In comparison 6 teams staying in Dubai are all set to start practice. Dubai only follows 7 days mandatory quarantine period.  These different sets of quarantine

South African Players Likely To Miss The Initial Stage…

As the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is about to kickstart from the 19th of September, the brains have involved under substantial discussion for the same. Keeping in mind the uncontrollable outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, the tournament will take place in the UAE under plenty of restrictions. Nevertheless, the participation of South African players for the start of competition remains under doubt. With the entire country put under lockdown by the South African government in response to
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ECB Shows Interest In Hosting IPL 2020

There are various cricket boards that have shown interest in hosting IPL 2020. This is if BCCI decides to take the event abroad. One such board which has recently shown interest is the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) in UAE. CA is ready to host IPL 2020 if BCCI decides to take the event outside India Initially, the tournament was for the 29th of March. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the tournament date was for 15th April. Unfortunately, India’s positive cases did not decrease

Darren Sammy raises IPL racism red flag

India seems to have lapped up the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign but is Indian sport truly immune to the racism virus? Darren Sammy, two-time T20 World Cup-winning West Indies captain, revealed on Sunday that he faced racist taunts during his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013 and 2014. "I just learnt what that 'kalu' meant when I played for Sunrisers in the IPL. They called me and (Thisara) Perera by that name. I thought it meant strong stallion. My
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IPL 2020: Is BCCI preparing to move IPL 2020…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is discussing all the possible options to hold the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), even staging the event outside the country but as their last resort. “The board is looking at all options. If it comes to taking IPL out of India, it may happen but as the last option,” a source within BCCI told ANI. “If that’s the only option then we will consider it. We have done it in

T20 World Cup in Australia all set to be…

The 2020 edition of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia is all set to be postponed. It will not be held in the October-November window, as scheduled, and an official announcement on these lines can be expected in the coming week. The question that cricket https://www.sportsmonks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/450x216_SWING_INTO_GOLF_banner133539421103193450-1.webpistrators, especially those who oversee the affairs at the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the host board Cricket Australia, are looking to answer right now is: When can this edition of the T20 World Cup be held next?Three options are in discussion right

Sports stadiums, complexes allowed to reopen under new lockdown…

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that stadiums across the country are allowed to open but will see no gathering of crowd. The relaxation is part of the fourth phase of the nation-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19, and could potentially lead to resumption of sports in some capacity going forward. “Sports complexes and stadium will be permitted to open; however, spectators won’t be allowed,” read one of the guidelines to be followed during the lockdown, which has extended till May
IPL 2020: 5 Worst Signings in the Indian Premier League Auction 2020

Home will become stadium as Star gears up for…

Splicing clips of animated fans on the edge of their living room couch with on-field action during live telecast will be one of IPL’s major innovations as BCCI, like others around the world, prepares to come to terms with the eerie silence of empty stands and life post COVID-19 lockdown. While the European football leagues flirt with the idea of CGI fans and cardboard cut-outs to liven up games played behind closed doors, Star wants to keep it real in case IPL Season 13 takes

An IPL can change mood of the country: Sanju…

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson would have been on the non-stop IPL treadmill with the Rajasthan Royals if the pandemic hadn’t brought life to a stop. The 25-year-old is innovating when it comes to practice but is also learning to do nothing and enjoy the idleness. In a chat with The Indian Express, the talented youngster talks about being moved by the plight of migrant workers during the lockdown, why he considers himself fortunate, and the challenges of staying away from the game. Excerpts: How have you managed to

Ishant Sharma reveals how he irritated MS Dhoni in…

MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the most composed men on the cricket field. Along with his explosive batting and excellent glovework, the former Indian skipper is also known for his calm and composed approach while captaining any side. The ‘Captain Cool’ is often seen calm on the field. However, on occasions, he has failed to control his anger on the field. On several instances, MS Dhoni has lost his cool and has expressed his emotions on the field. One such instance

5 most impactful incidents in the history of IPL

The coronavirus pandemic has forced this year’s Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament to be suspended till further notice. There is a possibility of 2020 being the first year without IPL since the league’s inaugural edition in 2008. BCCI, however, have kept the cards close to their chest and have kept their options open for hosting IPL later this year, once the situation improves. Meanwhile, let us look at five major moments in the star-studded IPL since the league began in 2008 and those
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IPL 13 set to be postponed indefinitely

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the franchises that the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League stands postponed indefinitely, according to a PTI report. The development, which hasn't been announced officially, comes in the wake of an address to the nation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Tuesday (April 14) announced that the lockdown measures to combat the COVID-19 threat will remain until May 3. "Yes, the BCCI has intimated us that IPL has been postponed

‘They were too scared,’ Michael Clarke on why Australian…

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes the current Australian players “sucked up” to Virat Kohli and India so that their million dollar IPL deals could be protected. He went on to add that this led to Australian cricket becoming ‘soft’ which was never a good sign. “Everybody knows how powerful India are in regards to the financial part of the game, internationally or domestically with the IPL,” Clarke told Big Sports Breakfast. “I feel that Australian cricket, and probably every other team over a

Virat Kohli and Co may face pay cut due…

India cricketers association president Ashok Malhotra feels players could face pay cut in the coming days as a result of coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the entire globe. The entire sporting calendar of the world has been shredded due to the outbreak and cricket has also suffered the brunt of it. The financial might of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken hit in recent times after India’s ODI series against South Africa was called off. Also, the start