Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra reports 8,968 new COVID-19 cases; toll rises to 15,842
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: BMC on Monday eased restrictions for the phased lifting of the lockdown in Mumbai under the Maharashtra government's 'Mission Begin Again' initiative
IPL 2020: Traders' body CAIT criticises BCCI for retaining Chinese company Vivo as sponsor
CAIT a traders body has criticised BCCI’s decision to retain Chinese company Vivo as the title sponsor for upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
IPL 2020: Final to be held on 10 November, reveals governing council; Chinese sponsors retained
IPL 2020 will be played from 19 September to 10 November, the governing council decided after a virtual meeting on Sunday, with Chinese sponsors, including title sponsor VIVO, ultimately retained.
Batting great Rahul Dravid, former BCCI head N Srinivasan praise MS Dhoni's contribution to CSK's success
Srinivasan also spoke about how Dhoni's instinct and judgement contributed to his team's success at a time when a lot of emphasis is placed on data.
IPL 2020: Ashish Nehra says tournament should not be selection criteria for MS Dhoni
Dhoni's comeback and retirement has been a matter of intense speculation. His much-awaited comeback is expected to be with Chennai Super Kings at the upcoming IPL, set to be held in the UAE from 19 September.
IPL 2020: Bihar cricket secretary Aditya Verma requests BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly to host event in India instead of UAE
The IPL is scheduled to start in the UAE on 19 September and although the BCCI is awaiting approval from the central government, in a letter to Ganguly, Verma pointed out why it must be held in India.
IPL 2020: Government nod, franchise strength, Chinese sponsorship, among key points to be discussed in GC meet, says report
Check out the 10 key points that will be deliberated on IPL 2020 during Sunday's IPL governing council meet
Navdeep Saini reveals how India skipper Virat Kohli always listens to his bowlers
According to Saini, Kohli always appreciates opinionated-bowlers and feels that that quality shows that Kohli is a “thinking cricketer” who knows what he is doing or wants to do next.
MS Dhoni has lost 'bit of fitness' and 'past his prime,' reckons former India all-rounder Roger Binny
The former all-rounder, mentioning about Dhoni’s performance in the last couple of seasons, asserted that the spark which had been seen in Dhoni has been missing now.
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith says conditions in Dubai will be similar to India
Steve Smith is gearing up for the Indian Premier League, which is scheduled to be held in the UAE from 19 September to 8 November. He is the captain of the IPL franchise, Rajasthan Royals.
Sam Billings hopes to play next two World Cups in India for England because of IPL experience
With India scheduled to host the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the 50-over World Cup in 2023, Billings feels his ability to play spin will hold him in good stead.
Steve Smith says Ben Stokes a player who wants to be involved in all departments, an easy pick for any captain
Australia batsman Steve Smith was all praise for England all-rounder and Rajasthan Royals teammmate Ben Stokes, who has been in dream form across formats in the past year.
IPL 2020: Emirates Cricket Board says hoping to fill stadiums with 30-50 percent spectator capacity
While announcing the dates of the IPL, its chairman Brijesh Patel had told PTI that the decision on letting in fans during the 19 September- 8 November event will be taken by the UAE government.
Gautam Gambhir should have led Indian cricket team on more occasions, feels Irfan Pathan
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan thinks the team's glory would have been more pronounced if batsman Gautam Gambhir had worn the captain’s hat more often.
'It'll be exciting to play some cricket again,' says New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner as he leaves for CPL 2020
Mitchell Santner, who last played in an ODI series against Australia in March before the pandemic brought all sporting activities to a grinding halt, will turn up for Barbados Tridents when the CPL begins on 18 August.
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi rates MS Dhoni over Ricky Ponting as captain
“Better captain Dhoni or Ponting? Lala choice,” a Twitter user asked to which Afridi responded, “I rate Dhoni a bit higher than Ponting as he developed a new team full of youngsters.”
Eoin Morgan says allowing English players in 2019 IPL was part of World Cup plans
Morgan said IPL helps players come out of their comfort zone.
IPL 2020: Australian batsman David Warner 'honoured' to be captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad again
Warner led the Sunrisers to the IPL title in 2016 and played at the club last year under New Zealander Kane Williamson.
David Warner might reconsider future as international cricketer because of COVID-19 restrictions
David Warner says he may have to reconsider his future as an international cricketer owing to the global COVID-19 restrictions that will require him to travel without family to fulfil stringent quarantine conditions.
IPL governing council meeting on August 2; tournament schedule set to be finalised
The IPL meeting, expected to be attended by top BCCI brass, including president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah, would address concerns of various stakeholders.