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Social Media Star of the Week: Shikhar Dhawan
By Shruti Nair
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 06:42 PM IST
The cricketer wins this week because of the sheer ease with which he has taken to the Instagram feature even those half his age struggle with: Reels!
Rajasthan Royals appoint new Group CEO
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 02:35 PM IST
Fordham has over 16 years experience working with leading sports organisations around the world and was a key part of the IMG team that developed the IPL with BCCI, a media release said.
Justin Langer wonders if late IPL is having ‘impact on the injuries’
By hindustantimes.com
PUBLISHED ON JAN 13, 2021 12:48 PM IST
India have had a spate of injuries since the IPL and also in the current Australia series. The latest addition to the Indian injury list is Ravindra Jadeja, who was hit on his thumb, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out of the last Test following an abdominal strain.
Technology and innovation improving viewer experience in sports
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JAN 12, 2021 11:38 PM IST
In India traditionally, only a handful of channels had access to a variety of sports. Cable television had restrictions. But the use of technology has proved to be a big boon for sports in India.
BCCI decides to part ways with IMG
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 08, 2021 06:10 PM IST
The UK-based company had retained the event rights for the IPL in 2017 for a five-year period till 2022. The 2021 edition is expected to be held in its usual window of March-April but it is not yet decided whether it will take place in India or overseas like the 2020 one.
We felt like we gained a lot from IPL: UAE skipper Ahmed Raza
By Press Trust of India | Chennai
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 10:05 PM IST
Raza along with wrist spinner Karthik Meiyappan trained with the Royal Challengers Bangalore during the IPL held in the UAE in September last year, while seamer Zahoor Khan spent time with the Mumbai Indians team.
IPL 2021: Deadline for player retention is January 21, trading window closes Feb 4, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 06:59 PM IST
“We will have the players’ retention till January 21 and the trading window for the franchises closes on February 4,” Patel, the former India Test batsman told PTI while informing that the date of the auction is yet to be finalised.
Safe domestic cricket restart to decide whether IPL returns home
By Rasesh Mandani | Mumbai
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 11:42 AM IST
The T20 tourney marks resumption of domestic cricket in India to be staged between Jan 10-31 at seven bio secure hubs – Bengaluru, Kolkata, Vadodara, Indore, Mumbai, Chennai and Ahmedabad, where knockout matches will be played.
South African quick Dale Steyn pulls out of IPL 2021
By Reuters | Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2021 03:35 PM IST
Steyn was signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the 2020 edition, which took place in the United Arab Emirates following the COVID-19 surge in India.
India’s tricky selection test ahead of Sydney contest
By Rasesh Mandani | Mumbai
UPDATED ON DEC 31, 2020 11:11 AM IST
Sharma, a white-ball champion, was successful as a Test opener (529 runs in 3 innings) against South Africa in 2019 before missing the series in New Zealand and two Tests in Australia due to injury.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rahul Tripathi to lead Maharashtra; Kedar, Ruturaj in squad
By Press Trust of India | Pune
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 06:25 PM IST
Apart from Tripathi, India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav and promising top-order batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad, who shone for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL this year, have been included in the 20-member squad.
Sreesanth in Kerala probables list of players for Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament
By Press Trust of India | Kochi
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 05:14 PM IST
Sreesanth, who was banned by the BCCI over his alleged involvement in spot fixing in the IPL, features in the list of players for the Kerala cricket team announced by the state cricket board.
MS Dhoni resurfaces as Yuzvendra Chahal poses with former India captain, Sakshi Dhoni and Dhanashree Verma in lovely picture
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 07:11 PM IST
For the first time since Chennai Super Kings last match in IPL 2020, MS Dhoni has been sighted, thanks to none other than his former India teammate, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Neutral match venues for expanded IPL?
By Rasesh Mandani | Mumbai
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 11:16 AM IST
Hosting an IPL match is the most lucrative way to generate revenue in cricket—after the latest revision in staging fees, each state body gets R1 crore per match, R50 lakhs each from the home franchise and the BCCI. The hosts barely have to do anything; franchise operations and marketing teams take care of all arrangements.
Ajinkya Rahane could be just the man we need: Sporting Life by Rudraneil Sengupta
By Rudraneil Sengupta | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 07:02 AM IST
He is standing in for Virat Kohli at a time of legendary low scores and a diminished squad. But the quiet, shrewd tactician could be just the leader Team India needs.
BCCI approves 10-team IPL from 2022
By Rasesh Mandani | Mumbai
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 11:57 PM IST
A BCCI source informed that the board will back the International Cricket Council’s bid for cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Olympics after some clarifications from International Olympic Committee.
Will BCCI quiz president Sourav Ganguly on his brand deals?
By Rasesh Mandani | Mumbai
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 08:08 AM IST
Board members were not willing to commit whether questions about Ganguly would be asked in the meeting. “If anyone raises the issue in the meeting, Ganguly has a line of defence ready,” said a state unit official close to the president.
Indian Cricketers Association nominates Pragyan Ojha to IPL Governing Council
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2020 06:57 PM IST
The association was earlier represented by former India player Surinder Khanna, as according to the BCCI constitution, the ICA is required to send a member to the IPL governing council every year.
BCCI AGM: Ratification of IPL teams, tax issues, cricket committees on agenda
By Press Trust of India | Ahmedabad
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2020 01:27 PM IST
The BCCI will also have a new vice president in Rajiv Shukla, who is going to officially take over after being put forth as the unanimous choice. Brijesh Patel will also continue to head the IPL governing council.
Not concerned about Ganguly’s personal endorsement: Dream11 co-founder Harsh Jain
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 07:58 PM IST
Two days before the board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), there are talks about members planning to ask Ganguly to come clear on the issue of him endorsing a brand that is the BCCI sponsors’ competitor.
BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL but only from 2022 edition
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 21, 2020 09:43 PM IST
The BCCI’s all-powerful general body will give approval to a 10-team Indian Premier League during its Annual General Body Meeting on Thursday but it will only materialise in 2022 instead of the coming year 2021.
India vs Australia: ‘During the IPL final, I took him aside’ - Mohammad Kaif recalls the advice he gave to Prithvi Shaw ahead of Tour Down Under
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 21, 2020 02:19 PM IST
India vs Australia: Shaw faced similar problems during the Indian Premier League 2020 while playing for Delhi Capitals. DC assistant coach Mohammad Kaif, in a recent interaction on Sony Sports Network revealed the advice he gave to Shaw before the IPL 2020 final against MI.
Will form in IPL determine India’s Test selection?
By Sanjay Manjrekar
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 09:05 AM IST
Prithvi Shaw clearly looks out of form, and I’m making this assessment while being careful not to read too much into his IPL performances. The two formats are so different that its almost impossible to predict how one will do in Tests based on T20 form.
Tom Moody returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad camp, this time as Director of Cricket
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2020 07:27 PM IST
This is a quick return to the SRH camp for the Australian who had earlier served as the coach of the franchise for 7 seasons, taking them to the title in 2016 and guiding the team to the final in 2018.
India vs Australia: ‘It’s never fun to see’ - Ajit Agarkar reveals why watching the India-Australia white-ball leg was ‘killing’ Glenn McGrath
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 10:28 AM IST
India vs Australia: “It’s never fun to see. Watching the white-ball leg, it was killing Glenn McGrath,” revealed Ajit Agarkar
India vs Australia: ‘None of them are going to fight now’ - Kaif feels only one Australian cricketer will engage in verbal duels with India in Test series
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 06:49 PM IST
India vs Australia: Unlike the previous many India-Australia Test series, there are expected to be very few verbal altercations on the field during the upcoming four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feels former India batsman Mohammad Kaif.
IPL 2020: ‘Nothing was going my way, pressure was real’ - Andre Russell on what went wrong in UAE
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 05:07 PM IST
Speaking in a recent interaction, Russell said that he was not in the right mindset during the course of the tournament and also likened the experience of living in a bio-bubble to being in a prison.
Gully boys: Rising from bylanes to the fast tracks
By Abhishek Paul | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 09:58 AM IST
T Natarajan is the latest addition to the fascinating tales of pacers rising from tennis ball cricket.
Sharat Khemka is a big name in the industry of hygiene
UPDATED ON DEC 10, 2020 06:40 PM IST
His life goals is to grant equal hygiene rights to everyone besides their financial status and to have his personal care range also ripples India’s hygiene Industry.
After missing IPL 2020, Suresh Raina set to return to competitive cricket: Report
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 10, 2020 03:57 PM IST
But now, Raina is set to return to competitive cricket. A report from Dainik Jagran suggests that Raina will be playing the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament for Uttar Pradesh.