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'Nothing happened': David Warner and Michael Slater deny late night brawl in Maldives
•Warner and Slater are in a group of 39 Australians, comprising players, coaches and support staff, to have flown to the Maldives on Thursday on a charter flight organised and paid for by the BCCI.
IPL 2021: All you need to know about league's suspension amid COVID-19 crisis in India
Firstcricket Staff •The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 plunged into a deeper crisis on Tuesday when BCCI confirmed that the tournament was suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India.
IPL 2021: ACA chief says Australian players committed to fulfilling tournament duties despite COVID-19 scare
•Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) chief executive Todd Greenberg said the players of his country have no plans to leave the IPL as they have gone to India with their "eyes wide open." He, however, said "concern" is growing over plans to get them home at the end of the tournament.
IPL 2021: Michael Slater lands in Maldives after leaving bio-bubble, says report
•The Australian newspaper reported that Slater has escaped to Maldives after the government made it clear that Australians, who are engaged in the IPL will have to make their own arrangements to return.
'Blood on your hands': Michael Slater lambasts Australia PM Scott Morrison for travel ban
•Australia has shut its borders and not allowing any commercial flights from India because of the massive COVID-19 surge here which has led to all the players, support staff and commentators, who might have wanted to leave the IPL in a fix.
IPL 2020: Former South Africa cricketer JP Duminy to join Star Sports' commentary panel ahead of new season
Firstcricket Staff •Making his debut on the world feed will be former South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy, who will be joined by a host of experts that include the likes of Harsha Bhogle, Mark Nicholas, Simon Doull and Ian Bishop.
Shane Warne picks Sachin Tendulkar as batsman for all conditions, hails Steve Waugh as 'match-saver'
•One of the greatest spinners to have played the game, Warne was engaged in an Instagram live session with his fans
In Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, India tasted forbidden fruit: How a batting partnership undid Australia's invincibility
Anindya Dutta •In March 2001 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, India was facing Australia — opponents who were laying claim to being the greatest Test team in the history of the sport. But VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid's partnership destroyed the Aussies' will and ego, rendering a top class bowling attack completely helpless
Architect, guide, demolisher: When Sachin Tendulkar and Mumbai destroyed Shane Warne and Australia to script Brabourne special
Jigar Mehta •For those lucky to witness Sachin Tendulkar bat at the Brabourne Stadium against Australians in 1998 that day, it was an unforgettable experience. A special innings from a special player and memories of a lifetime.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Michael Slater says David Warner is 'more of a thinking cricketer' now, yet to gain back old touch
•David Warner is not playing his usual attacking game in the World Cup, but Michael Slater feels that Warner will be back in form once conditions turn favourable