On Wednesday evening (June 15), the BCCI selection committee announced a 17-member Team India squad for the forthcoming two T20Is versus Ireland, in Dublin. With regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and many other white-ball regulars to be in England to prepare for the one-off Test, Hardik Pandya has been named as the Indian captain for the Ireland series.

Hardik will, thus, get a chance to lead India for the first time ever. In IPL 2022, the talented all-rounder had led the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden championship and led with example with both bat and ball, ending with 487 runs and eight wickets (three of them coming in the final). Thus, a lot is expected from Hardik the captain, who will have Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy for the Ireland tour.

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After his appointment, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra reacted to the new development and lauded Hardik. "Rise and rise of Hardik Pandya. Even though he’s captained only one seasonI feel that he’s the most mature captain amongst the younger lot of contenders. Here’s wishing him all the very best for the first assignment for Team India," Chopra said exclusively on the Koo app.

While Hardik hasn't led India when compared to some other youngsters such as KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, he has operated in a much better wat than them during IPL 15. Hence, a lot is expected of him.

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The Hardik-starrer Indian squad comprises several IPL stars such as Rahul Tripathi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Umran Malik whereas it also sees the return of Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson. Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshal Patel, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel -- who are part of the ongoing home T20Is versus South Africa -- have also been retained.

India`s T20I squad:&nbsp;Hardik Pandya (Captain), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

On Wednesday evening (June 15), the BCCI selection committee announced a 17-member Team India squad for the forthcoming two T20Is versus Ireland, in Dublin. With regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and many other white-ball regulars to be in England to prepare for the one-off Test, Hardik Pandya has been named as the Indian captain for the Ireland series.

On Wednesday evening (June 15), the BCCI selection committee announced a 17-member Team India squad for the forthcoming two T20Is versus Ireland, in Dublin. With regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and many other white-ball regulars to be in England to prepare for the one-off Test, Hardik Pandya has been named as the Indian captain for the Ireland series. Hardik will, thus, get a chance to lead India for the first time ever. In IPL 2022, the talented all-rounder had led the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden championship and led with example with both bat and ball, ending with 487 runs and eight wickets (three of them coming in the final). Thus, a lot is expected from Hardik the captain, who will have Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy for the Ireland tour. ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya appointed Team India skipper for T20Is versus Ireland After his appointment, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra reacted to the new development and lauded Hardik. "Rise and rise of Hardik Pandya. Even though he’s captained only one seasonI feel that he’s the most mature captain amongst the younger lot of contenders. Here’s wishing him all the very best for the first assignment for Team India," Chopra said exclusively on the Koo app. While Hardik hasn't led India when compared to some other youngsters such as KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, he has operated in a much better wat than them during IPL 15. Hence, a lot is expected of him. ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans' finisher Rahul Tewatia responds to Team India snub for Ireland T20Is The Hardik-starrer Indian squad comprises several IPL stars such as Rahul Tripathi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Umran Malik whereas it also sees the return of Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson. Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshal Patel, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel -- who are part of the ongoing home T20Is versus South Africa -- have also been retained. India`s T20I squad: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

India vs Ireland T20Is: 'He's most matured captain from younger lot' - Aakash Chopra on Hardik Pandya

The IPL media rights auction was a huge hit as many had their eyes glued on how the proceedings would eventually end. After a three-day auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)&nbsp;laughed its way to the bank by earning a staggering&nbsp;INR 48,390.52 crore from the media rights auction for IPL 2023-27, i.e.&nbsp;more than&nbsp;two and a half times the amount it earned for the previous cycle&nbsp;in 2018.

Thus, IPL continues to grow worldwide and is now also the second most lucrative sports league across the globe, only behind National Football League (NFL). After the auction, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was elated with IPL's rising demand and revealed that from the next season, the cash-rich league's window will expand further, i.e. for a two-and-a-half-month period.&nbsp;

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"From the next FTP cycle, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half-month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC," Shah had said in an interview with PTI. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) isn't happy with this development.

Reacting to Shah's revelation, PCB is now eyeing the ICC board meeting at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to discuss the topic in length.

"The ICC board meeting will be held during the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July and this matter will probably be discussed there," a PCB source said, as per PTI. "Mr Jay Shah has said the BCCI is committed to international bilateral cricket but with so many leagues cropping up and the IPL planning expansion this has to be discussed among the cricket boards," the PCB official further added.

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It will be interesting to see if the discussion is carried out at the next ICC board meeting, in Birmingham. If it does, its conclusion will be keenly awaited among all cricket fans.&nbsp;

The IPL media rights auction was a huge hit as many had their eyes glued on how the proceedings would eventually end. After a three-day auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) laughed its way to the bank by earning a staggering INR 48,390.

The IPL media rights auction was a huge hit as many had their eyes glued on how the proceedings would eventually end. After a three-day auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) laughed its way to the bank by earning a staggering INR 48,390.52 crore from the media rights auction for IPL 2023-27, i.e. more than two and a half times the amount it earned for the previous cycle in 2018. Thus, IPL continues to grow worldwide and is now also the second most lucrative sports league across the globe, only behind National Football League (NFL). After the auction, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was elated with IPL's rising demand and revealed that from the next season, the cash-rich league's window will expand further, i.e. for a two-and-a-half-month period. ALSO READ | Listing world's most lucrative sports leagues after IPL media rights auction "From the next FTP cycle, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half-month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC," Shah had said in an interview with PTI. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) isn't happy with this development. Reacting to Shah's revelation, PCB is now eyeing the ICC board meeting at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to discuss the topic in length. "The ICC board meeting will be held during the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July and this matter will probably be discussed there," a PCB source said, as per PTI. "Mr Jay Shah has said the BCCI is committed to international bilateral cricket but with so many leagues cropping up and the IPL planning expansion this has to be discussed among the cricket boards," the PCB official further added. ALSO READ | 'Is he still playing cricket with same motivation?' Afridi talks about 'attitude' as he dwells on Kohli's form It will be interesting to see if the discussion is carried out at the next ICC board meeting, in Birmingham. If it does, its conclusion will be keenly awaited among all cricket fans.

PCB unhappy with IPL's 'two-and-a-half month window'? Discussion likely in ICC's board meeting

The IPL media rights auction was a huge hit. It created a huge stir on social media platforms as many were hooked to know the results of the auction for the IPL 2023-27 cycle. The three-day affair concluded on Tuesday evening (June 14) with Disney Star retaining the broadcasting rights for the Indian subcontinent, for INR&nbsp;23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion), whereas Viacom 18 fetched the digital rights for the same region -- for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion) -- along with also securing the rights for 18 special matches during each IPL season (for&nbsp;INR 3,273&nbsp;crore, i.e. INR&nbsp;32.73 billion).

Further, Viacom 18 and Times Internet combined to secure the rights for combined TV and digital rights for&nbsp;the overseas markets. Thus, BCCI had a field day as the richest cricket board, worldwide, is set to&nbsp;generate revenue directly from media rights for INR 48,390 crore. Thus, it&nbsp;takes the revenue generated courtesy of media rights per game to a whopping INR 118 crore (INR 1180 million).&nbsp;

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Here's revealing some crazy numbers behind IPL 2023-27 media rights sale:

1) Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI is set&nbsp;be earn a total of 48,390 for 410 games during the upcoming 2023-27 cycle.

2) Thus, the per-match revenue will be INR 118 crore (INR 1180 million)

3) The per-over return will be INR 2.95 crore, which is INR 29.5 million

4) The per ball-bowled revenue will&nbsp;be an unimaginable INR 49 lakh; i.e. INR 4.9 million.

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After the end of proceedings, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah lauded the growth of IPL -- which is the world's second-most lucrative sports league after NFL -- and wrote on Twitter,&nbsp;"India has seen a digital revolution &amp; the sector has endless potential. The digital landscape has changed the way cricket is watched. It has been a big factor in the growth of the game &amp; the Digital India vision. Since its inception, the IPL has been synonymous with growth &amp; today is a red-letter day for India Cricket, with Brand IPL touching a new high with e-auction resulting in INR 48,390 cr value. IPL is now the 2nd most valued sporting league in the world in terms of per match value!"

Further, Shah spilled the beans on IPL's future while talking to&nbsp;PTI&nbsp;and revealed, "Let me inform you that from the next ICC FTP calendar, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half-month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC."

The IPL media rights auction was a huge hit. It created a huge stir on social media platforms as many were hooked to know the results of the auction for the IPL 2023-27 cycle.

The IPL media rights auction was a huge hit. It created a huge stir on social media platforms as many were hooked to know the results of the auction for the IPL 2023-27 cycle. The three-day affair concluded on Tuesday evening (June 14) with Disney Star retaining the broadcasting rights for the Indian subcontinent, for INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion), whereas Viacom 18 fetched the digital rights for the same region -- for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion) -- along with also securing the rights for 18 special matches during each IPL season (for INR 3,273 crore, i.e. INR 32.73 billion). Further, Viacom 18 and Times Internet combined to secure the rights for combined TV and digital rights for the overseas markets. Thus, BCCI had a field day as the richest cricket board, worldwide, is set to generate revenue directly from media rights for INR 48,390 crore. Thus, it takes the revenue generated courtesy of media rights per game to a whopping INR 118 crore (INR 1180 million). ALSO READ | IPL media rights auction: Disney Star, Viacom18 among winners as BCCI earns UNIMAGINABLE amount Here's revealing some crazy numbers behind IPL 2023-27 media rights sale: 1) Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI is set be earn a total of 48,390 for 410 games during the upcoming 2023-27 cycle. 2) Thus, the per-match revenue will be INR 118 crore (INR 1180 million) 3) The per-over return will be INR 2.95 crore, which is INR 29.5 million 4) The per ball-bowled revenue will be an unimaginable INR 49 lakh; i.e. INR 4.9 million. ALSO READ | Zee Entertainment Enterprises releases official statement after 'transparent' IPL media rights auction After the end of proceedings, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah lauded the growth of IPL -- which is the world's second-most lucrative sports league after NFL -- and wrote on Twitter, "India has seen a digital revolution & the sector has endless potential. The digital landscape has changed the way cricket is watched. It has been a big factor in the growth of the game & the Digital India vision. Since its inception, the IPL has been synonymous with growth & today is a red-letter day for India Cricket, with Brand IPL touching a new high with e-auction resulting in INR 48,390 cr value. IPL is now the 2nd most valued sporting league in the world in terms of per match value!" Further, Shah spilled the beans on IPL's future while talking to PTI and revealed, "Let me inform you that from the next ICC FTP calendar, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half-month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC."

BCCI to earn HUMONGOUSLY per ball! Unimaginable numbers behind IPL 2023-27 media rights auction

The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a hike in the monthly pensions of former cricketers (both men and women) and former umpires.BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly, said it is extremely important that the financial well-being of our former cricketers is taken care of. "The players remain the lifeline and as a board, it is our duty to be by their side once their playing days are over. The umpires have been unsung heroes and the BCCI truly values their contribution," he said.

Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, said "the welfare of our cricketers be it former or present is a top priority, and increasing pension amounts is a step in that direction"."The BCCI values the contribution the umpires have made over the years and this is one way to express our gratitude for their diligent services to Indian Cricket. A total of around 900 personnel will get the benefit of the scheme with more than 75 per cent of the beneficiaries getting a 100 per cent raise," he said.

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Honorary Treasurer, BCCI, Arun Singh Dhumal, said,&nbsp;"Whatever the BCCI is today, it is because of the contribution of its former cricketers and umpires. We are pleased to announce the increase in the monthly pensions which will be a gesture for the well-being of our former cricketers."

The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a hike in the monthly pensions of former cricketers (both men and women) and former umpires.

The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a hike in the monthly pensions of former cricketers (both men and women) and former umpires.BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly, said it is extremely important that the financial well-being of our former cricketers is taken care of. "The players remain the lifeline and as a board, it is our duty to be by their side once their playing days are over. The umpires have been unsung heroes and the BCCI truly values their contribution," he said. Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, said "the welfare of our cricketers be it former or present is a top priority, and increasing pension amounts is a step in that direction"."The BCCI values the contribution the umpires have made over the years and this is one way to express our gratitude for their diligent services to Indian Cricket. A total of around 900 personnel will get the benefit of the scheme with more than 75 per cent of the beneficiaries getting a 100 per cent raise," he said. ALSO READ | IPL media rights: Action to resume on Day 3 after whopping sale of Indian broadcast & digital packages Honorary Treasurer, BCCI, Arun Singh Dhumal, said, "Whatever the BCCI is today, it is because of the contribution of its former cricketers and umpires. We are pleased to announce the increase in the monthly pensions which will be a gesture for the well-being of our former cricketers."

BCCI wins hearts, announces increase in monthly pensions of former cricketers, umpires

On Tuesday early evening (June 14), the three-day IPL media rights auction, for the 2023-27 cycle,&nbsp;finally came to an end. In deals worth a whopping INR&nbsp;48,390.52 crore, Disney-Star secured the television&nbsp;rights for the Indian subcontinent (i.e. Package A), for a whopping&nbsp;INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion), whereas Viacom18 fetched the digital rights for the same region (Package B), for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion).

Viacom18 also grabbed the rights for&nbsp;18 exclusive IPL games, including the tournament-opener, final,&nbsp;and&nbsp;evening games during the weekends, i.e. by purchasing Package C in the auction -- for&nbsp;INR 3,273&nbsp;crore (INR 32.73 billion). Lastly, Package D was bought by Viacom18 and Times Internet -- which deals with&nbsp;combined TV and digital rights for&nbsp;the overseas markets. Among the other bidders, Zee&nbsp;Entertainment Enterprises was a strong contender to fetch the rights for Package D, however, it lost to Viacom18 and Times Internet. After the end of the proceedings, Rahul Johri --&nbsp;President, 
Business - ZEE Entertainment Enterprises -- congratulated BCCI for carrying out an efficient and transparent auction.

Official Statement from ZEE-

ZEE would like to congratulate the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for running an extremely efficient and transparent e-auction process. We are grateful to the BCCI, President, Mr. Sourav Ganguly, Hon'ble Secretary, Mr. Jay Shah and Hon'ble Treasurer, Mr. Arun Dhumal; for their able leadership and unwavering support in enabling ZEE's participation in the IPL Media Rights tender process. At ZEE, we evaluate all business decisions through the prism of value creation for all our stakeholders and we will continue to evaluate every sports property with the same prism” Mr. Rahul Johri, President, 
Business - ZEE Entertainment Enterprises

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In an exclusive PTI interaction, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah -- who was over the moon following the huge inflow of cash for the richest cricket board after the end of the media rights auction -- spilled the beans on Women's IPL and also made a huge claim on what the future looks like for men's premier T20 league.&nbsp;

"Let me inform you that from the next ICC FTP calendar, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC," Shah pointed out.

On the much-awaited commencement of the Women's IPL, Shah stated, "This is a project which is very close to my heart. We will start with either five or six teams in the first edition. I am thrilled at the kind of response we have got from stakeholders. Multiple existing IPL teams have enquired and expressed serious interest in owning WIPL franchises.

Not to forget interest from outside. We are in discussions with other Boards about the possible window when all top cricketers will be available. I can promise that the valuation of the league, franchises and media rights will stun one and all," he added.

On Tuesday early evening (June 14), the three-day IPL media rights auction, for the 2023-27 cycle, finally came to an end. In deals worth a whopping INR 48,390.52 crore, Disney-Star secured the television rights for the Indian subcontinent (i.

On Tuesday early evening (June 14), the three-day IPL media rights auction, for the 2023-27 cycle, finally came to an end. In deals worth a whopping INR 48,390.52 crore, Disney-Star secured the television rights for the Indian subcontinent (i.e. Package A), for a whopping INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion), whereas Viacom18 fetched the digital rights for the same region (Package B), for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion). Viacom18 also grabbed the rights for 18 exclusive IPL games, including the tournament-opener, final, and evening games during the weekends, i.e. by purchasing Package C in the auction -- for INR 3,273 crore (INR 32.73 billion). Lastly, Package D was bought by Viacom18 and Times Internet -- which deals with combined TV and digital rights for the overseas markets. Among the other bidders, Zee Entertainment Enterprises was a strong contender to fetch the rights for Package D, however, it lost to Viacom18 and Times Internet. After the end of the proceedings, Rahul Johri -- President, Business - ZEE Entertainment Enterprises -- congratulated BCCI for carrying out an efficient and transparent auction. Official Statement from ZEE- ZEE would like to congratulate the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for running an extremely efficient and transparent e-auction process. We are grateful to the BCCI, President, Mr. Sourav Ganguly, Hon'ble Secretary, Mr. Jay Shah and Hon'ble Treasurer, Mr. Arun Dhumal; for their able leadership and unwavering support in enabling ZEE's participation in the IPL Media Rights tender process. At ZEE, we evaluate all business decisions through the prism of value creation for all our stakeholders and we will continue to evaluate every sports property with the same prism” Mr. Rahul Johri, President, Business - ZEE Entertainment Enterprises ALSO READ | IPL media rights auction: Disney Star, Viacom18 among winners as BCCI earns UNIMAGINABLE amount In an exclusive PTI interaction, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah -- who was over the moon following the huge inflow of cash for the richest cricket board after the end of the media rights auction -- spilled the beans on Women's IPL and also made a huge claim on what the future looks like for men's premier T20 league. "Let me inform you that from the next ICC FTP calendar, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC," Shah pointed out. On the much-awaited commencement of the Women's IPL, Shah stated, "This is a project which is very close to my heart. We will start with either five or six teams in the first edition. I am thrilled at the kind of response we have got from stakeholders. Multiple existing IPL teams have enquired and expressed serious interest in owning WIPL franchises. Not to forget interest from outside. We are in discussions with other Boards about the possible window when all top cricketers will be available. I can promise that the valuation of the league, franchises and media rights will stun one and all," he added.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises releases official statement after 'transparent' IPL media rights auction

Dinesh Karthik has been hailed by many and labelled as the comeback man after he was named in India's T20I squad for the home series versus Temba Bavuma-led South Africa. Karthik played his first-ever game for Team India -- after the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals -- when he stepped onto the 22-yard cricket strip for Rishabh Pant &amp; Co. during the series opener in New Delhi.

While he didn't face a lot of balls in the first T20I, Karthik returned with an impressive 21-ball 30 not out in the second match of the series, in Cuttack on Sunday evening (June 12). Thus, former Indian captain, Kapil Dev has heaped praise on DK for his impressive run in IPL 2022 -- where he ended with 330 runs at 183.33 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- and lauded him for keeping his motivation levels high despite not representing India for a long time.

"This time he has performed so well (in IPL 15) that he has forced the selectors to think that 'look, you can't ignore me'. Rishabh Pant is a youngster, he has plenty of cricket. Dinesh Karthik has experience and performance, which is why I would say, that no praise is enough for him," said Kapil on Youtube channel Uncut.

The 1983 World Cup-winning captain&nbsp;added, "He has been playing cricket even before MS Dhoni. It’s been 2 years since Dhoni retired but even now, Karthik has kept his motivation level high and to love the game with the same passion and heart after so many years is not easy. If you talk about consistency, then Dinesh Karthik is ahead of them all. Irrespective of how many balls he faces – 20, 10, or 15, he always delivers, like we saw in the IPL."

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Karthik has surely kept his dreams alive of representing India in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Nonetheless, he would still need to perform on a consistent level to hold onto his spot, especially after regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, former skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, etc. return back into the playing XI.&nbsp;

Karthik-starrer India are facing South Africa in the third T20I in Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday evening (June 14), in a bid to keep the five-match series alive.
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Dinesh Karthik has been hailed by many and labelled as the comeback man after he was named in India's T20I squad for the home series versus Temba Bavuma-led South Africa.

Dinesh Karthik has been hailed by many and labelled as the comeback man after he was named in India's T20I squad for the home series versus Temba Bavuma-led South Africa. Karthik played his first-ever game for Team India -- after the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals -- when he stepped onto the 22-yard cricket strip for Rishabh Pant & Co. during the series opener in New Delhi. While he didn't face a lot of balls in the first T20I, Karthik returned with an impressive 21-ball 30 not out in the second match of the series, in Cuttack on Sunday evening (June 12). Thus, former Indian captain, Kapil Dev has heaped praise on DK for his impressive run in IPL 2022 -- where he ended with 330 runs at 183.33 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- and lauded him for keeping his motivation levels high despite not representing India for a long time. "This time he has performed so well (in IPL 15) that he has forced the selectors to think that 'look, you can't ignore me'. Rishabh Pant is a youngster, he has plenty of cricket. Dinesh Karthik has experience and performance, which is why I would say, that no praise is enough for him," said Kapil on Youtube channel Uncut. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain added, "He has been playing cricket even before MS Dhoni. It’s been 2 years since Dhoni retired but even now, Karthik has kept his motivation level high and to love the game with the same passion and heart after so many years is not easy. If you talk about consistency, then Dinesh Karthik is ahead of them all. Irrespective of how many balls he faces – 20, 10, or 15, he always delivers, like we saw in the IPL." ALSO READ | 'I wouldn't have him in India's T20 World Cup squad' - Gautam Gambhir's take on star player's chances Karthik has surely kept his dreams alive of representing India in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Nonetheless, he would still need to perform on a consistent level to hold onto his spot, especially after regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, former skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, etc. return back into the playing XI. Karthik-starrer India are facing South Africa in the third T20I in Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday evening (June 14), in a bid to keep the five-match series alive.

He forced selectors to think that 'look, you can't ignore me': Kapil Dev heaps praise on Dinesh Karthik

After two days of drama and action, the IPL media rights auction has finally come to a fitting end with a huge inflow of money&nbsp;for the BCCI. The television rights for the Indian subcontinent have been secured by Disney Star for a whopping INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion)&nbsp;whereas the digital rights -- for the same region -- have gone to Viacom18 for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion). Thus, there will be two broadcasters for IPL for the next five years, from 2023 to 2027.

Package C, a special set of 98 matches for a&nbsp;five-year period,&nbsp;resumed the third day's auction on&nbsp;Tuesday (June 14). It was also fetched by Viacom18 for INR 3,273&nbsp;crore (INR 32.73 billion)&nbsp;-- giving it the rights for 18 exclusive IPL games, including the tournament-opener, final,&nbsp;and&nbsp;evening games during the weekends. Lastly, Package D -- which concluded the entire proceedings -- went for INR 1,058 crore (INR 10.58 billion) with Viacom18 and Times Internet securing the rights.

It is to be noted that the BCCI earned a staggering&nbsp;INR 48,390.52 crore, more than two and a half times more than the previous media rights auction which was held in 2018 (with an overall value of Rs 16,347 crore). In addition,&nbsp;the per match value of the two digital packages (i.e. B and C) is a whopping&nbsp;INR 23,773 crore, which is more&nbsp;than the total amount for the tv rights (INR&nbsp;23,575 crore).&nbsp; 
 
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Here's what all the packages stand for

Package A -&nbsp;It is solely for the Indian sub-continent exclusive TV (broadcast) rights, which had a&nbsp;base price being at INR 490 million per&nbsp;game 
Package B - Catering&nbsp;to the Indian sub-continent with exclusive digital (streaming) rights. The base price was set at INR 330 million per encounter 
Package C -&nbsp;The third and penultimate package is&nbsp;for selected 18 games (such as tournament-opener, final, etc.)&nbsp;in every season for digital space (non-exclusive). The base price was set at INR 110 million for every such game 
Package D&nbsp;- This includes all encounters&nbsp;for combined TV and digital rights catering to the overseas markets, which had a base price of&nbsp;INR 30 million per&nbsp;game

TOTAL VALUES

Package A: INR 23,575 crore (INR 57.50 cr per game for as many as 410 matches)

Package B: INR 20,500 crore (INR 50 cr per match for same number of fixtures)

Package C: INR 3,257.52 crore (INR 33.24 cr per encounter for 98 special matches)

Package D: INR&nbsp;1,058 crore (for combined TV, digital rights for overseas)

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Before the end of proceedings, BCCI Treasurer Arun tweeted saying, "So digital turned out to be bigger than linear TV this season in #IPLMediaRights. I would like to thank all the participants for their interest in the best “Made in India” &nbsp;sports property. In my view the transparency of the whole process is truly Winner no.1.Big thanks to fans!"

When the opening day of the media rights auction commenced, on Sunday (June 12), it was revealed that IPL is now the second most lucrative sports league&nbsp;worldwide after the NFL. What started as a tournament with a lot of certainties riding on it, the IPL has come a long way since its inception in 2008.&nbsp;

Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly also recently expressed his happiness seeing IPL's remarkable rise and said while speaking at the India Leadership Council event, "I've seen the game evolve, where players like me earned a few hundreds and now have the potential of earning crores. This game is run by the fans, by the people of this country, and by the BCCI, which was formed by cricket fans. This sport is strong and will continue to evolve. The IPL generates more revenue than the English Premier League. It makes me feel happy and proud that the sport I love has evolved to become so strong."

After two days of drama and action, the IPL media rights auction has finally come to a fitting end with a huge inflow of money for the BCCI. The television rights for the Indian subcontinent have been secured by Disney Star for a whopping INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.

After two days of drama and action, the IPL media rights auction has finally come to a fitting end with a huge inflow of money for the BCCI. The television rights for the Indian subcontinent have been secured by Disney Star for a whopping INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion) whereas the digital rights -- for the same region -- have gone to Viacom18 for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion). Thus, there will be two broadcasters for IPL for the next five years, from 2023 to 2027. Package C, a special set of 98 matches for a five-year period, resumed the third day's auction on Tuesday (June 14). It was also fetched by Viacom18 for INR 3,273 crore (INR 32.73 billion) -- giving it the rights for 18 exclusive IPL games, including the tournament-opener, final, and evening games during the weekends. Lastly, Package D -- which concluded the entire proceedings -- went for INR 1,058 crore (INR 10.58 billion) with Viacom18 and Times Internet securing the rights. It is to be noted that the BCCI earned a staggering INR 48,390.52 crore, more than two and a half times more than the previous media rights auction which was held in 2018 (with an overall value of Rs 16,347 crore). In addition, the per match value of the two digital packages (i.e. B and C) is a whopping INR 23,773 crore, which is more than the total amount for the tv rights (INR 23,575 crore). ALSO READ | UNBELIEVABLE! BCCI to earn WHOPPING amount per IPL game following TV, digital rights auction - Report Here's what all the packages stand for Package A - It is solely for the Indian sub-continent exclusive TV (broadcast) rights, which had a base price being at INR 490 million per game Package B - Catering to the Indian sub-continent with exclusive digital (streaming) rights. The base price was set at INR 330 million per encounter Package C - The third and penultimate package is for selected 18 games (such as tournament-opener, final, etc.) in every season for digital space (non-exclusive). The base price was set at INR 110 million for every such game Package D - This includes all encounters for combined TV and digital rights catering to the overseas markets, which had a base price of INR 30 million per game TOTAL VALUES Package A: INR 23,575 crore (INR 57.50 cr per game for as many as 410 matches) Package B: INR 20,500 crore (INR 50 cr per match for same number of fixtures) Package C: INR 3,257.52 crore (INR 33.24 cr per encounter for 98 special matches) Package D: INR 1,058 crore (for combined TV, digital rights for overseas) ALSO READ | 'Absolutely.....' - Sunil Gavaskar reacts after value of IPL media rights goes through the roof Before the end of proceedings, BCCI Treasurer Arun tweeted saying, "So digital turned out to be bigger than linear TV this season in #IPLMediaRights. I would like to thank all the participants for their interest in the best “Made in India” sports property. In my view the transparency of the whole process is truly Winner no.1.Big thanks to fans!" When the opening day of the media rights auction commenced, on Sunday (June 12), it was revealed that IPL is now the second most lucrative sports league worldwide after the NFL. What started as a tournament with a lot of certainties riding on it, the IPL has come a long way since its inception in 2008. Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly also recently expressed his happiness seeing IPL's remarkable rise and said while speaking at the India Leadership Council event, "I've seen the game evolve, where players like me earned a few hundreds and now have the potential of earning crores. This game is run by the fans, by the people of this country, and by the BCCI, which was formed by cricket fans. This sport is strong and will continue to evolve. The IPL generates more revenue than the English Premier League. It makes me feel happy and proud that the sport I love has evolved to become so strong."

IPL media rights auction: Disney Star, Viacom18 among winners as BCCI earns UNIMAGINABLE amount

The IPL media rights auction commenced on Sunday (June 12) and has created a huge stir on social media platforms and elsewhere. The auction for media rights for five&nbsp;seasons (2023-2027) has seen the completion of packages A and B. For the unversed, package A for TV rights has been bagged by a broadcaster (not revealed yet) for INR 575 million&nbsp;per match whereas&nbsp;package B for Digital rights has been fetched by someone else for a staggering INR 500 million.

According to Cricbuzz, two different entities have claimed&nbsp;the TV and Digital rights. The entity with the TV rights had even gone ahead and challenged for the digital rights when bids were closed for the latter at INR 480 million. However, the second entity emerged on top and, hence, there&nbsp;can be two different broadcasters in all likelihood for the upcoming IPL seasons, til 2027. As of now, with 1075 million&nbsp;per match, the rights for packages A and B sit at a total of INR 44,075 crore (i.e. 440.75 billion) for the next five-year period for the cash-rich league. The TV rights were purchased for Rs. 23,575 crores whereas&nbsp;the digital has been bought&nbsp;for an unbelievable 20,500 crores.

The auction for package C and package D is still far from over as the media rights auction have now spilled to the third day, which will take place on Tuesday (June 13).

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A reminder about the four packages:

Package A - Solely for the Indian sub-continent exclusive TV (broadcast) rights with the base price being at INR 490 million&nbsp;a game 
Package B - Only caters to the Indian sub-continent exclusive Digital (streaming) rights. The base price was INR 330 million per match 
Package C - Only for selected 18 games (such as tournament-opener, playoffs, final, etc.)&nbsp;in each season for digital space (non-exclusive), with&nbsp;the base price being at INR 110 million&nbsp;per game 
Package D - For all encounters&nbsp;for combined TV and digital rights for overseas markets at INR 30 million a game

The IPL media rights auction commenced on Sunday (June 12) and has created a huge stir on social media platforms and elsewhere. The auction for media rights for five seasons (2023-2027) has seen the completion of packages A and B.

The IPL media rights auction commenced on Sunday (June 12) and has created a huge stir on social media platforms and elsewhere. The auction for media rights for five seasons (2023-2027) has seen the completion of packages A and B. For the unversed, package A for TV rights has been bagged by a broadcaster (not revealed yet) for INR 575 million per match whereas package B for Digital rights has been fetched by someone else for a staggering INR 500 million. According to Cricbuzz, two different entities have claimed the TV and Digital rights. The entity with the TV rights had even gone ahead and challenged for the digital rights when bids were closed for the latter at INR 480 million. However, the second entity emerged on top and, hence, there can be two different broadcasters in all likelihood for the upcoming IPL seasons, til 2027. As of now, with 1075 million per match, the rights for packages A and B sit at a total of INR 44,075 crore (i.e. 440.75 billion) for the next five-year period for the cash-rich league. The TV rights were purchased for Rs. 23,575 crores whereas the digital has been bought for an unbelievable 20,500 crores. The auction for package C and package D is still far from over as the media rights auction have now spilled to the third day, which will take place on Tuesday (June 13). ALSO READ | IPL media rights bidding war crosses $5.3 billion mark, more than double of previous value - Reports A reminder about the four packages: Package A - Solely for the Indian sub-continent exclusive TV (broadcast) rights with the base price being at INR 490 million a game Package B - Only caters to the Indian sub-continent exclusive Digital (streaming) rights. The base price was INR 330 million per match Package C - Only for selected 18 games (such as tournament-opener, playoffs, final, etc.) in each season for digital space (non-exclusive), with the base price being at INR 110 million per game Package D - For all encounters for combined TV and digital rights for overseas markets at INR 30 million a game

UNBELIEVABLE! BCCI to earn WHOPPING amount per IPL game following TV, digital rights auction - Report

The IPL media rights auction has generated a lot of buzz on social media platforms and elsewhere. It was yet another action-packed Day 2 of the media rights auction, however, one could still not know the end result as the auction will now resume on Day 3, on Tuesday (June 13).

Day 2 mainly saw the Indian broadcast and digital rights being sold for a whopping price, i.e.&nbsp;INR&nbsp;44, 075 crores (i.e. 440.75 billion) for 410 matches. Thus, it means a huge inflow of cash for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as the board is all set to&nbsp;earn INR&nbsp;107.5 crore (INR 1075 million)&nbsp;for each and every&nbsp;IPL game&nbsp;in the upcoming&nbsp;five-year cycle courtesy of TV and streaming rights.

The action on Day 2 came to a fitting end, in the evening (around 6 pm) when the bidding for package C was underway. For the unversed, package C is solely for selected 18 games in an IPL season&nbsp;(such as tournament-opener, playoffs, final, etc.)&nbsp;for digital space (non-exclusive), having a base price of&nbsp;INR 110 million&nbsp;per encounter. The base price for package A and B was set at INR 480 million and 330 million, respectively, by the&nbsp;BCCI.

Lastly, package D&nbsp;is a&nbsp;combined TV and digital rights for overseas markets&nbsp;(with a base price of Rs 3 crore -- INR 30 million). Thus, the names will be announced on Tuesday (June 14).

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While the suspense has been carried forward for another day, many reports state that Disney-Star have attained the rights for television (package A) whereas Viacom 18 (Jio) have grabbed the rights for digital.

One can expect some twists and turns, but surely the names will be announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The IPL media rights auction has generated a lot of buzz on social media platforms and elsewhere. It was yet another action-packed Day 2 of the media rights auction, however, one could still not know the end result as the auction will now resume on Day 3, on Tuesday (June 13).

The IPL media rights auction has generated a lot of buzz on social media platforms and elsewhere. It was yet another action-packed Day 2 of the media rights auction, however, one could still not know the end result as the auction will now resume on Day 3, on Tuesday (June 13). Day 2 mainly saw the Indian broadcast and digital rights being sold for a whopping price, i.e. INR 44, 075 crores (i.e. 440.75 billion) for 410 matches. Thus, it means a huge inflow of cash for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as the board is all set to earn INR 107.5 crore (INR 1075 million) for each and every IPL game in the upcoming five-year cycle courtesy of TV and streaming rights. The action on Day 2 came to a fitting end, in the evening (around 6 pm) when the bidding for package C was underway. For the unversed, package C is solely for selected 18 games in an IPL season (such as tournament-opener, playoffs, final, etc.) for digital space (non-exclusive), having a base price of INR 110 million per encounter. The base price for package A and B was set at INR 480 million and 330 million, respectively, by the BCCI. Lastly, package D is a combined TV and digital rights for overseas markets (with a base price of Rs 3 crore -- INR 30 million). Thus, the names will be announced on Tuesday (June 14). ALSO READ | UNBELIEVABLE! BCCI to earn WHOPPING amount per IPL game following TV, digital rights auction - Report While the suspense has been carried forward for another day, many reports state that Disney-Star have attained the rights for television (package A) whereas Viacom 18 (Jio) have grabbed the rights for digital. One can expect some twists and turns, but surely the names will be announced on Tuesday.

IPL media rights: Action to resume on Day 3 after whopping sale of Indian broadcast & digital packages

India and South Africa played the second T20I, of the five-match series, on Sunday evening (June 12) at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The venue hosted an international game after a long gap of 2.5 years as it was a jam-packed stadium that saw the Men in Blue go down to the Proteas by four wickets in a moderate-scoring affair.

However, a controversy erupted following the conclusion of the match. It has been brought to notice&nbsp;that the ticket sale scandal broke out for the Cuttack T20I.&nbsp;According to a report by the New Indian Express, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) had allotted as many as 29,154 seats -- out of the 44,234&nbsp;-- in the stadium for the second T20I. Out of 29,154, around 8,000 seats were kept for affiliated units/office bearers/BCCI affiliated units. On the other hand, the remaining ones were to be divided between online and offline channel sales for the cricket fans.

Approximately, around 12,093 tickets were available to be purchased on spot&nbsp;via&nbsp;nine designated counters whereas&nbsp;the leftover 9,061&nbsp;were&nbsp;for solely fans, who could buy the tickets&nbsp;online. The offline tickets were sold out&nbsp;on the opening day&nbsp;itself. Thus, many black marketers broke in and bought tickets at large via&nbsp;online portals as well as off the counters (resorting to brokers and people from the labour class).

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After the bulk purchase, the black marketers&nbsp;then sold the passes through websites and social media platforms -- using&nbsp;WhatsApp and other mediums, at&nbsp;much higher rates. For the unversed, according to the rules, one single person could've only bought two tickets. However, many ended up getting over 10 tickets from the site. Moreover, the black marketers also got hold of&nbsp;complimentary passes.

The price of tickets for the second T20I match between India and the Proteas&nbsp;was Rs 900 each for galleries 1, 3 and 5. The cost for gallery 2 was Rs 700 whereas it was ten times the cost&nbsp;for gallery 4 (Rs 7000). Nonetheless, the black marketers had a field day as they&nbsp;sold&nbsp;gallery No.2 tickets for Rs 5000 (for more than Rs 4,000),&nbsp;gallery No. 3 tickets for over Rs 5000 and gallery No.4 tickets&nbsp;went for Rs 15000 (more than double the original price), as per sources.

India and South Africa played the second T20I, of the five-match series, on Sunday evening (June 12) at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The venue hosted an international game after a long gap of 2.

India and South Africa played the second T20I, of the five-match series, on Sunday evening (June 12) at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The venue hosted an international game after a long gap of 2.5 years as it was a jam-packed stadium that saw the Men in Blue go down to the Proteas by four wickets in a moderate-scoring affair. However, a controversy erupted following the conclusion of the match. It has been brought to notice that the ticket sale scandal broke out for the Cuttack T20I. According to a report by the New Indian Express, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) had allotted as many as 29,154 seats -- out of the 44,234 -- in the stadium for the second T20I. Out of 29,154, around 8,000 seats were kept for affiliated units/office bearers/BCCI affiliated units. On the other hand, the remaining ones were to be divided between online and offline channel sales for the cricket fans. Approximately, around 12,093 tickets were available to be purchased on spot via nine designated counters whereas the leftover 9,061 were for solely fans, who could buy the tickets online. The offline tickets were sold out on the opening day itself. Thus, many black marketers broke in and bought tickets at large via online portals as well as off the counters (resorting to brokers and people from the labour class). ALSO READ | Bhuvneshwar Kumar heroics in vain as India slump to four-wicket loss against South Africa After the bulk purchase, the black marketers then sold the passes through websites and social media platforms -- using WhatsApp and other mediums, at much higher rates. For the unversed, according to the rules, one single person could've only bought two tickets. However, many ended up getting over 10 tickets from the site. Moreover, the black marketers also got hold of complimentary passes. The price of tickets for the second T20I match between India and the Proteas was Rs 900 each for galleries 1, 3 and 5. The cost for gallery 2 was Rs 700 whereas it was ten times the cost for gallery 4 (Rs 7000). Nonetheless, the black marketers had a field day as they sold gallery No.2 tickets for Rs 5000 (for more than Rs 4,000), gallery No. 3 tickets for over Rs 5000 and gallery No.4 tickets went for Rs 15000 (more than double the original price), as per sources.

India vs SA: Black marketers have field day as ticket sale scandal occurs in Cuttack T20I - Reports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) in a span of just 15 years has managed to become one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world. The inaugural edition of the IPL was played in 2008 and there has been no looking back ever since as the T20 league continues to witness a&nbsp;massive growth in its popularity across the globe. IPL is arguably the biggest T20 league in the world and has the best players from across the globe playing their trade in the competition.

IPL is organised annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which is the richest cricket board in the world. While there is no doubting IPL's popularity and its staggering growth over the years, the T20 league has still some distance to cover to become the most popular sporting league in the world.

However, BCCI president and former captain of the Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly recently made a bold claim stating that the IPL earns more revenue than the English Premier League (EPL). The English Premier League is the top-tier tournament in English football and is one of the most-watched sporting leagues globally.

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EPL's popularity is not just limited to the UK and the competition is followed by passionate fans from all corners of the world. It is also deemed one of the most difficult football leagues in the world for players and involves huge finances in terms of transfers, tickets and other expenditures.

But speaking at the India Leadership Council event, Ganguly said IPL earns more revenue than EPL and it gives him immense happiness to have witnessed cricket grow from strength to strength over the years.

"I've seen the game evolve, where players like me earned a few hundreds and now have the potential of earning crores. This game is run by the fans, by the people of this country, and by the BCCI, which was formed by cricket fans. This sport is strong and will continue to evolve. The IPL generates more revenue than the English Premier League. It makes me feel happy and proud that the sport I love has evolved to become so strong," Ganguly said.

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The BCCI president's comments have come at a time when IPL media rights for the 2023 to 2027 cycle are up for grabs at the e-auction which is currently underway. A number of big names including the likes of Disney Star, Sony, Zee, SuperSport and Reliance/Viacom18 are in the fray to bag the TV and digital rights of the tournament for the next five-year cycle.

As per reports, the BCCI is expected to receive a huge cash influx through the e-auction of the media rights. The bidding war can go up to 7 billion USD and the winner will be awarded the broadcasting rights of the tournament from 2023 to 2028.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) in a span of just 15 years has managed to become one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world. The inaugural edition of the IPL was played in 2008 and there has been no looking back ever since as the T20 league continues to witness a massive growth in its popularity across the globe.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) in a span of just 15 years has managed to become one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world. The inaugural edition of the IPL was played in 2008 and there has been no looking back ever since as the T20 league continues to witness a massive growth in its popularity across the globe. IPL is arguably the biggest T20 league in the world and has the best players from across the globe playing their trade in the competition. IPL is organised annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which is the richest cricket board in the world. While there is no doubting IPL's popularity and its staggering growth over the years, the T20 league has still some distance to cover to become the most popular sporting league in the world. However, BCCI president and former captain of the Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly recently made a bold claim stating that the IPL earns more revenue than the English Premier League (EPL). The English Premier League is the top-tier tournament in English football and is one of the most-watched sporting leagues globally. Also Read: With $12 million per match, IPL only behind NFL as world's 2nd most lucrative sports league EPL's popularity is not just limited to the UK and the competition is followed by passionate fans from all corners of the world. It is also deemed one of the most difficult football leagues in the world for players and involves huge finances in terms of transfers, tickets and other expenditures. But speaking at the India Leadership Council event, Ganguly said IPL earns more revenue than EPL and it gives him immense happiness to have witnessed cricket grow from strength to strength over the years. "I've seen the game evolve, where players like me earned a few hundreds and now have the potential of earning crores. This game is run by the fans, by the people of this country, and by the BCCI, which was formed by cricket fans. This sport is strong and will continue to evolve. The IPL generates more revenue than the English Premier League. It makes me feel happy and proud that the sport I love has evolved to become so strong," Ganguly said. Also Read: IPL media rights auction: Everything you need to know about date, time, bidders, base price The BCCI president's comments have come at a time when IPL media rights for the 2023 to 2027 cycle are up for grabs at the e-auction which is currently underway. A number of big names including the likes of Disney Star, Sony, Zee, SuperSport and Reliance/Viacom18 are in the fray to bag the TV and digital rights of the tournament for the next five-year cycle. As per reports, the BCCI is expected to receive a huge cash influx through the e-auction of the media rights. The bidding war can go up to 7 billion USD and the winner will be awarded the broadcasting rights of the tournament from 2023 to 2028.

IPL generates more revenue than English Premier League, claims BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

IPL 2022 was a huge hit worldwide. It saw the tournament grow further with the addition of two new teams, i.e. eventual winners Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and now the focus shifts on the IPL media rights auction as some of the biggest media houses in the country will lock horns in an E-auction&nbsp;to earn the broadcasting rights of the world's richest cricket league on their platform.

For the unversed, the eventual winners from the bidding will win the rights to broadcast the league for a five-year cycle, starting&nbsp;the next year's IPL&nbsp;in 2023 till 2027.

When will the E-auction take place?

The E-auction for the IPL's media-rights is set to commence&nbsp;on Sunday (June 12) at 11:00 AM IST, as per various reports. There is no expected end time or&nbsp;date, hence, there is a high chance that the bidding could&nbsp;carry&nbsp;on for more than a day.

What's up for grabs?

The entire proceedings have&nbsp;been divided into a total of four packages (A, B, C, and D). While package A comprise&nbsp;TV rights for the Indian subcontinent only, the package B will have&nbsp;the digital rights for the same region. Talking about the package C, it&nbsp;will have digital rights for a special set of matches for the Indian subcontinent (such as final, the playoff matches,&nbsp;tournament opener, and few&nbsp;weekend games held in the evening). At last, the&nbsp;package D is set to have TV and digital rights for the rest of the world.

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What is the base price and how will the process happen?

All the packages have&nbsp;a separate base price. Here is what the base price for all four packages for the current auction is -

Package A - INR&nbsp;490 million&nbsp;per match

Package B - INR 330 million a match

Package C - INR 110 million&nbsp;per match

Package D- INR&nbsp;30 million a match

The bids for package A and B will be placed simultaneously. Later on, the bids for package C and D will be carried out&nbsp;together.

The bidders

While Amazon&nbsp;withdrew its name recently, some of the biggest media houses&nbsp;are still in the race and are all set&nbsp;to be involved in an intensely-heated bidding. The Reliance-owned Viacom TV 18 Group, Disney-owned Star Group, and Sony-Zee are some renowned names&nbsp;in the bidding process.

IPL 2022 was a huge hit worldwide. It saw the tournament grow further with the addition of two new teams, i.e. eventual winners Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and now the focus shifts on the IPL media rights auction as some of the biggest media houses in the country will lock horns in an E-auction to earn the broadcasting rights of the world's richest cricket league on their platform.

IPL 2022 was a huge hit worldwide. It saw the tournament grow further with the addition of two new teams, i.e. eventual winners Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and now the focus shifts on the IPL media rights auction as some of the biggest media houses in the country will lock horns in an E-auction to earn the broadcasting rights of the world's richest cricket league on their platform. For the unversed, the eventual winners from the bidding will win the rights to broadcast the league for a five-year cycle, starting the next year's IPL in 2023 till 2027. When will the E-auction take place? The E-auction for the IPL's media-rights is set to commence on Sunday (June 12) at 11:00 AM IST, as per various reports. There is no expected end time or date, hence, there is a high chance that the bidding could carry on for more than a day. What's up for grabs? The entire proceedings have been divided into a total of four packages (A, B, C, and D). While package A comprise TV rights for the Indian subcontinent only, the package B will have the digital rights for the same region. Talking about the package C, it will have digital rights for a special set of matches for the Indian subcontinent (such as final, the playoff matches, tournament opener, and few weekend games held in the evening). At last, the package D is set to have TV and digital rights for the rest of the world. ALSO READ | Amazon likely to pull out of $7.7 billion IPL media rights race - Report What is the base price and how will the process happen? All the packages have a separate base price. Here is what the base price for all four packages for the current auction is - Package A - INR 490 million per match Package B - INR 330 million a match Package C - INR 110 million per match Package D- INR 30 million a match The bids for package A and B will be placed simultaneously. Later on, the bids for package C and D will be carried out together. The bidders While Amazon withdrew its name recently, some of the biggest media houses are still in the race and are all set to be involved in an intensely-heated bidding. The Reliance-owned Viacom TV 18 Group, Disney-owned Star Group, and Sony-Zee are some renowned names in the bidding process.

IPL media rights auction: Everything you need to know about date, time, bidders, base price

Hardik Pandya impressed one and all with his all-round abilities and captaincy in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 edition, leading the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden championship. With Hardik's stunning comeback at the competitive level, the 28-year-old is set to also&nbsp;return for Team India in their forthcoming home T20Is versus South Africa, starting on June 09.

Hardik's fitness and all-round abilities were keenly observed by many during IPL 15. The 15th season was Hardik's return to competitive cricket after a long time, having been on a break following the 2021 T20 World Cup due to fitness concerns. While he did bowl at regular intervals, picking eight wickets, and amassed&nbsp;487 runs for Gujarat, many feel he is now ready to make a comeback in the white-ball formats and slowly reappear in&nbsp;the red-ball side. However, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri wants Hardik to only stick to T20Is till this year's World Cup, set to be held in Australia later this year.

"He will walk back into that squad for me either as a batter or as an all-rounder. I don't think he is that badly injured where he cannot bowl you two overs. He has had ample rest and he will continue to have ample rest because that's the only format he should play going into the World Cup. They shouldn't take the risk of making him play ODI cricket," said Shastri in&nbsp;Star Sports'&nbsp;show&nbsp;Game Plan.

Shastri further asserted how a fully fit Hardik is an asset for Team India, as he has the capability of doing two players' jobs.&nbsp;

"Massive, he does the job for two players. A Hardik Pandya playing just as a batter would mean he has to bat in the top four or five, but Hardik Pandya playing as an all-rounder means he can bat at five, six, or four and still bowl those two-three overs for you," said the ex-India&nbsp;coach.

In the last few&nbsp;years, Hardik hasn't bowled a lot -- in the IPL or for India -- due to back concerns. However, he bowled at regular intervals in IPL 15 and also clocked the 140kph mark in the first few matches.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-we-need-them-to-score-runs-they-get-out-kapil-dev-on-indias-top-orders-t20-batting-approach-485465">When we need them to score runs, they get out: Kapil Dev on India's top order's T20 batting approach</a>

Hardik is preparing hard for India's upcoming five-match T20Is versus Temba Bavuma-led South Africa. The Indian team will be led by KL Rahul in regular captain Rohit Sharma's absence, who has been rested along with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

India's T20I squad for South Africa series -&nbsp;KL Rahul (Capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(VC) (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Y Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, R Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

Hardik Pandya impressed one and all with his all-round abilities and captaincy in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 edition, leading the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden championship.

Hardik Pandya impressed one and all with his all-round abilities and captaincy in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 edition, leading the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden championship. With Hardik's stunning comeback at the competitive level, the 28-year-old is set to also return for Team India in their forthcoming home T20Is versus South Africa, starting on June 09. Hardik's fitness and all-round abilities were keenly observed by many during IPL 15. The 15th season was Hardik's return to competitive cricket after a long time, having been on a break following the 2021 T20 World Cup due to fitness concerns. While he did bowl at regular intervals, picking eight wickets, and amassed 487 runs for Gujarat, many feel he is now ready to make a comeback in the white-ball formats and slowly reappear in the red-ball side. However, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri wants Hardik to only stick to T20Is till this year's World Cup, set to be held in Australia later this year. "He will walk back into that squad for me either as a batter or as an all-rounder. I don't think he is that badly injured where he cannot bowl you two overs. He has had ample rest and he will continue to have ample rest because that's the only format he should play going into the World Cup. They shouldn't take the risk of making him play ODI cricket," said Shastri in Star Sports' show Game Plan. Shastri further asserted how a fully fit Hardik is an asset for Team India, as he has the capability of doing two players' jobs. "Massive, he does the job for two players. A Hardik Pandya playing just as a batter would mean he has to bat in the top four or five, but Hardik Pandya playing as an all-rounder means he can bat at five, six, or four and still bowl those two-three overs for you," said the ex-India coach. In the last few years, Hardik hasn't bowled a lot -- in the IPL or for India -- due to back concerns. However, he bowled at regular intervals in IPL 15 and also clocked the 140kph mark in the first few matches. ALSO READ | When we need them to score runs, they get out: Kapil Dev on India's top order's T20 batting approach Hardik is preparing hard for India's upcoming five-match T20Is versus Temba Bavuma-led South Africa. The Indian team will be led by KL Rahul in regular captain Rohit Sharma's absence, who has been rested along with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. India's T20I squad for South Africa series - KL Rahul (Capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(VC) (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Y Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, R Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

'They shouldn't take risk' - Shastri explains why Hardik Pandya should stick to shortest format till T20WC

Sourav Ganguly's mysterious tweet, on Wednesday (June 01), had led to speculations of all kinds regarding his future as BCCI chief. He&nbsp;has now finally opened up on his recent post and put all rumours to rest by revealing&nbsp;his new initiative with fans.

It all started on Wednesday evening when the BCCI chief's cryptic tweet led to many feeling that the Ganguly&nbsp;is set to step aside as the Indian cricket board's President and join politics. Later in the evening, the Bengal Prince&nbsp;was quoted saying that he is launching a new educational app. On Thursday afternoon (June 02), Ganguly has revealed that he has launched an edu-tech app, known as the "Classplus" which will give educators, teachers, and coaches a platform to monetize their content.

"Share my new initiative with all the educators, teachers, and coaches and give me an opportunity to help them grow. Link in bio. I am thankful to @ClassplusApps for helping me with this," Ganguly wrote on Twitter.

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His post read, "I have been getting a lot of questions about my previous post. For a while, I have been thinking about one group of people that has been helping our society selflessly and making India greater every day.

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IPL gave us amazing players but what inspires me, even more, is the amount of sweat and blood the coaches of all these players put in for their success. This is not just true for Cricket, but all the other fields like Academics, Football, Music, etc as well. I am fortunate to get all the coaches who made me what I am today.

For ages, we have been glorifying actors, players, and successful CEOs for the remarkable work they have done. It is time that we glorify the true heroes, their COACHES and EDUCATORS.

I want to do something for all the coaches, educators, and teachers across the world. Starting today, I will actively work to support all of them by being their ambassador.

I am thankful to Classplus for helping me with my vision. I hope this new initiative helps them all :)", the former Indian skipper wrote in a series of tweets.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/theres-no-resignation-sourav-ganguly-to-remain-bcci-chief-reveals-plans-of-launching-new-education-app-484224">'There's no resignation' - Sourav Ganguly to remain BCCI chief, reveals plans of launching new education app</a>

Thus, Ganguly has finally managed to put an end to all kinds of rumours which had surfaced online after his cryptic tweet left&nbsp;netizens baffled on Wednesday. Many were contemplating his resignation as BCCI President and had anticipated his&nbsp;debut in Indian politics.
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Sourav Ganguly's mysterious tweet, on Wednesday (June 01), had led to speculations of all kinds regarding his future as BCCI chief. He has now finally opened up on his recent post and put all rumours to rest by revealing his new initiative with fans.

Sourav Ganguly's mysterious tweet, on Wednesday (June 01), had led to speculations of all kinds regarding his future as BCCI chief. He has now finally opened up on his recent post and put all rumours to rest by revealing his new initiative with fans. It all started on Wednesday evening when the BCCI chief's cryptic tweet led to many feeling that the Ganguly is set to step aside as the Indian cricket board's President and join politics. Later in the evening, the Bengal Prince was quoted saying that he is launching a new educational app. On Thursday afternoon (June 02), Ganguly has revealed that he has launched an edu-tech app, known as the "Classplus" which will give educators, teachers, and coaches a platform to monetize their content. "Share my new initiative with all the educators, teachers, and coaches and give me an opportunity to help them grow. Link in bio. I am thankful to @ClassplusApps for helping me with this," Ganguly wrote on Twitter. Share my new initiative with all the educators, teachers, and coaches and give me an opportunity to help them grow. Link in bio. I am thankful to @ClassplusApps for helping me with this. pic.twitter.com/J9nTwiiWEJ — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) June 2, 2022 × His post read, "I have been getting a lot of questions about my previous post. For a while, I have been thinking about one group of people that has been helping our society selflessly and making India greater every day. IPL gave us amazing players but what inspires me, even more, is the amount of sweat and blood the coaches of all these players put in for their success. This is not just true for Cricket, but all the other fields like Academics, Football, Music, etc as well. I am fortunate to get all the coaches who made me what I am today. For ages, we have been glorifying actors, players, and successful CEOs for the remarkable work they have done. It is time that we glorify the true heroes, their COACHES and EDUCATORS. I want to do something for all the coaches, educators, and teachers across the world. Starting today, I will actively work to support all of them by being their ambassador. I am thankful to Classplus for helping me with my vision. I hope this new initiative helps them all :)", the former Indian skipper wrote in a series of tweets. ALSO READ | 'There's no resignation' - Sourav Ganguly to remain BCCI chief, reveals plans of launching new education app Thus, Ganguly has finally managed to put an end to all kinds of rumours which had surfaced online after his cryptic tweet left netizens baffled on Wednesday. Many were contemplating his resignation as BCCI President and had anticipated his debut in Indian politics.

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly puts all speculations to rest, reveals new initiative with fans

On Wednesday evening (June 01), Sourav Ganguly created a huge stir on social media platforms after his viral cryptic tweet became the talk of the town. In his tweet, Ganguly had written, "2022 marks the 30th year since the start of my journey with cricket in 1992. Since then, cricket has given me a lot. Most importantly, it had given me the support of all of you. I want to thank every single person who has been a part of the journey, supported me, and helped me reach where I am today."

"Today, I am planning to start something that I feel will probably help a lot of people. I hope you continue your support as I enter this chapter of my life," he added.

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Since then, many were speculating about the former Indian captain's next move as rumours were rife that Ganguly was set to resign as the BCCI President and join politics. Amid all this, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah tarnished all such reports.&nbsp;"Sourav Ganguly has not resigned as the president of BCCI," Shah told news agency ANI.

Now, Ganguly has also opened up on his tweet and made it clear that he is not resigning as the BCCI chief. He revealed that he is set to launch a new educational application.&nbsp;"I have not resigned.&nbsp;I am launching a new education app worldwide. There is no resignation, nothing," Sourav was quoted as saying.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/planning-to-start-something-speculations-intensify-as-sourav-ganguly-post-leaves-netizens-guessing-484151">Sourav Ganguly not resigning, confirms Jay Shah after BCCI president's cryptic tweet goes viral</a>

Currently, the ex-Indian cricketer Ganguly is serving as the BCCI chief, a post he took over in October 2019. Under him, BCCI recently hosted the IPL 2022 edition entirely in India without any fuss and the board's overall efforts were hailed by many.&nbsp;

Ganguly's statement is surely a sigh of relief for many of his loyalists, worldwide, who want to see him continue as the Indian cricket board's chief.

On Wednesday evening (June 01), Sourav Ganguly created a huge stir on social media platforms after his viral cryptic tweet became the talk of the town. In his tweet, Ganguly had written, "2022 marks the 30th year since the start of my journey with cricket in 1992.

On Wednesday evening (June 01), Sourav Ganguly created a huge stir on social media platforms after his viral cryptic tweet became the talk of the town. In his tweet, Ganguly had written, "2022 marks the 30th year since the start of my journey with cricket in 1992. Since then, cricket has given me a lot. Most importantly, it had given me the support of all of you. I want to thank every single person who has been a part of the journey, supported me, and helped me reach where I am today." "Today, I am planning to start something that I feel will probably help a lot of people. I hope you continue your support as I enter this chapter of my life," he added. pic.twitter.com/JrHOVvH3Vi — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) June 1, 2022 × Since then, many were speculating about the former Indian captain's next move as rumours were rife that Ganguly was set to resign as the BCCI President and join politics. Amid all this, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah tarnished all such reports. "Sourav Ganguly has not resigned as the president of BCCI," Shah told news agency ANI. Now, Ganguly has also opened up on his tweet and made it clear that he is not resigning as the BCCI chief. He revealed that he is set to launch a new educational application. "I have not resigned. I am launching a new education app worldwide. There is no resignation, nothing," Sourav was quoted as saying. ALSO READ | Sourav Ganguly not resigning, confirms Jay Shah after BCCI president's cryptic tweet goes viral Currently, the ex-Indian cricketer Ganguly is serving as the BCCI chief, a post he took over in October 2019. Under him, BCCI recently hosted the IPL 2022 edition entirely in India without any fuss and the board's overall efforts were hailed by many. Ganguly's statement is surely a sigh of relief for many of his loyalists, worldwide, who want to see him continue as the Indian cricket board's chief.

'There's no resignation' - Sourav Ganguly to remain BCCI chief, reveals plans of launching new education app

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly hinted at starting a new chapter in life in a cryptic post on Twitter that went viral on Wednesday (June 01). Ganguly thanked all his fans for the continuous support since the start of his cricketing career and urged them to continue pouring in their best wishes for him as he plans to start something new which he claimed will help a lot of people.

The former India captain had taken over as the president of BCCI in October 2019 after serving as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for five years from 2015 to 2019. He has since worked closely with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other members of the board to take Indian cricket to greater heights.

While there had been no indication from Ganguly about stepping down from his role as BCCI president, his tweet was quick to spark speculations about the former Indian cricket team captain resigning. While some falsely claimed he had resigned as BCCI president, some netizens also speculated about Ganguly joining politics.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-bilateral-t20-cricket-former-india-head-coach-ravi-shastri-urges-icc-to-go-the-football-way-484140">No bilateral T20 cricket? Former India head coach Ravi Shastri urges ICC to go the football way</a>

"2022 marks the 30th year since the start of my journey with cricket in 1992. Since then, cricket has given me a lot. Most importantly, it had given me the support of all of you. I want to thank every single person who has been a part of the journey, supported me, and helped me reach where I am today," Ganguly wrote in his cryptic tweet.

"Today, I am planning to start something that I feel will probably help a lot of people. I hope you continue your support as I enter this chapter of my life," he added.

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Sourav Ganguly not resigning as BCCI president: Secretary Jay Shah

Amid speculations that he has decided to resign from his&nbsp;post in the BCCI, chief secretary Jay Shah was quick to rubbish the rumours and clarified that Ganguly will not step down as president of the Indian cricket board.

"The rumours doing rounds about Mr Sourav Ganguly stepping down from the post of BCCI President are factually incorrect," Shah told news agency PTI on Wednesday.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly hinted at starting a new chapter in life in a cryptic post on Twitter that went viral on Wednesday (June 01).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly hinted at starting a new chapter in life in a cryptic post on Twitter that went viral on Wednesday (June 01). Ganguly thanked all his fans for the continuous support since the start of his cricketing career and urged them to continue pouring in their best wishes for him as he plans to start something new which he claimed will help a lot of people. The former India captain had taken over as the president of BCCI in October 2019 after serving as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for five years from 2015 to 2019. He has since worked closely with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other members of the board to take Indian cricket to greater heights. While there had been no indication from Ganguly about stepping down from his role as BCCI president, his tweet was quick to spark speculations about the former Indian cricket team captain resigning. While some falsely claimed he had resigned as BCCI president, some netizens also speculated about Ganguly joining politics. Also Read: No bilateral T20 cricket? Former India head coach Ravi Shastri urges ICC to go the football way "2022 marks the 30th year since the start of my journey with cricket in 1992. Since then, cricket has given me a lot. Most importantly, it had given me the support of all of you. I want to thank every single person who has been a part of the journey, supported me, and helped me reach where I am today," Ganguly wrote in his cryptic tweet. "Today, I am planning to start something that I feel will probably help a lot of people. I hope you continue your support as I enter this chapter of my life," he added. pic.twitter.com/JrHOVvH3Vi — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) June 1, 2022 × Also Read: Thought of quitting ODI cricket after Dhoni dropped me, reveals former Indian opener Sehwag Sourav Ganguly not resigning as BCCI president: Secretary Jay Shah Amid speculations that he has decided to resign from his post in the BCCI, chief secretary Jay Shah was quick to rubbish the rumours and clarified that Ganguly will not step down as president of the Indian cricket board. "The rumours doing rounds about Mr Sourav Ganguly stepping down from the post of BCCI President are factually incorrect," Shah told news agency PTI on Wednesday.

Sourav Ganguly not resigning, confirms Jay Shah after BCCI president's cryptic tweet goes viral

After the end of IPL 2022, cricketing action at the highest level resumes for Team India as they are set to host a five-match T20I series versus Temba Bavuma's South Africa starting on June 09. KL Rahul-led India will be eager to settle scores with the Proteas after being whitewashed in the three ODIs early this year, in the African nation.

According to a report in&nbsp;Cricbuzz, it has been learned that Rahul &amp; Co. will assemble in New Delhi on June 5. On the other hand, the&nbsp;South Africans will touch down in the national capital prior to the hosts, i.e. on June 2.&nbsp;

India and South Africa will play the series opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on June 09. The action will then move to Cuttack for the second T20I (on June 12), Visakhapatnam&nbsp;(on June 14), and Rajkot (on June 17) with the series finale on June 19 in Bengaluru. The entire series will not have any bio-bubble, as confirmed by the BCCI Secretary recently.

For the unversed, India's Test squad will leave for England on June 16 whereas the members of the white-ball side will&nbsp;depart on June 23-24 for a two-match T20I series versus hosts&nbsp;Ireland. In the absence of head coach Dravid for the Ireland series, National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman is set to take charge of the white-ball side.

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India squad: KL Rahul (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik.

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen and Marco Jansen.

After the end of IPL 2022, cricketing action at the highest level resumes for Team India as they are set to host a five-match T20I series versus Temba Bavuma's South Africa starting on June 09.

After the end of IPL 2022, cricketing action at the highest level resumes for Team India as they are set to host a five-match T20I series versus Temba Bavuma's South Africa starting on June 09. KL Rahul-led India will be eager to settle scores with the Proteas after being whitewashed in the three ODIs early this year, in the African nation. According to a report in Cricbuzz, it has been learned that Rahul & Co. will assemble in New Delhi on June 5. On the other hand, the South Africans will touch down in the national capital prior to the hosts, i.e. on June 2. India and South Africa will play the series opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on June 09. The action will then move to Cuttack for the second T20I (on June 12), Visakhapatnam (on June 14), and Rajkot (on June 17) with the series finale on June 19 in Bengaluru. The entire series will not have any bio-bubble, as confirmed by the BCCI Secretary recently. For the unversed, India's Test squad will leave for England on June 16 whereas the members of the white-ball side will depart on June 23-24 for a two-match T20I series versus hosts Ireland. In the absence of head coach Dravid for the Ireland series, National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman is set to take charge of the white-ball side. ALSO READ | India vs SA, T20Is: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirms no bio-bubble for home series vs Proteas India squad: KL Rahul (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik. South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen and Marco Jansen.

India vs South Africa, T20I series: KL Rahul-led India set to reach Delhi on June 5; 3 days after visitors

IPL 2022 edition came to a fitting end on Sunday evening (May 29) when the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to win their maiden title in their first-ever IPL season.

The 15th season of the IPL was a special affair, which comprised two more teams -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and eventual winners Gujarat. It saw as many as 74 games being held across Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Ahmedabad and was a hugely successful season, with not much hurdles due to Covid-19, as all ten teams produced some emphatic contests.&nbsp;

While players, support staff, commentators and organisers have been lauded, the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI have won hearts by rewarding the 'unsung heroes', i.e. the groundsmen and curators for their overall efforts in ensuring the best quality of grounds and pitches were prepared for the players.

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Thus, BCCI have generously rewarded the groundsmen and curators following the conclusion of IPL 15.&nbsp; The board's secretary Jay Shah wrote on Twitter, "I'm pleased to announce a prize money of INR 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in #TATAIPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season.

We've witnessed some high octane games and I would like thank each one of them for their hardwork. 
25 lacs each for CCI, Wankhede, DY Patil and MCA, Pune. 12.5 lacs each for Eden and Narendra Modi Stadium"

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Talking about the IPL 2022 finale, GT beat RR by seven wickets after being asked to bowl first. Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan only managed a moderate 130-9 and Gujarat chased down the total with 11 balls to spare.

IPL 2022 edition came to a fitting end on Sunday evening (May 29) when the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to win their maiden title in their first-ever IPL season.

IPL 2022 edition came to a fitting end on Sunday evening (May 29) when the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to win their maiden title in their first-ever IPL season. The 15th season of the IPL was a special affair, which comprised two more teams -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and eventual winners Gujarat. It saw as many as 74 games being held across Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Ahmedabad and was a hugely successful season, with not much hurdles due to Covid-19, as all ten teams produced some emphatic contests. While players, support staff, commentators and organisers have been lauded, the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI have won hearts by rewarding the 'unsung heroes', i.e. the groundsmen and curators for their overall efforts in ensuring the best quality of grounds and pitches were prepared for the players. ALSO READ | Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022 Thus, BCCI have generously rewarded the groundsmen and curators following the conclusion of IPL 15. The board's secretary Jay Shah wrote on Twitter, "I'm pleased to announce a prize money of INR 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in #TATAIPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season. We've witnessed some high octane games and I would like thank each one of them for their hardwork. 25 lacs each for CCI, Wankhede, DY Patil and MCA, Pune. 12.5 lacs each for Eden and Narendra Modi Stadium" I'm pleased to announce a prize money of INR 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in #TATAIPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season. — Jay Shah (@JayShah) May 30, 2022 × ALSO READ | IPL 2022 final: Virender Sehwag questions R Ashwin for not sticking to off spin during GT vs RR clash Talking about the IPL 2022 finale, GT beat RR by seven wickets after being asked to bowl first. Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan only managed a moderate 130-9 and Gujarat chased down the total with 11 balls to spare.

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The IPL 2022 final is a great occasion for both the finalists Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans but it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who ended up creating a world record even before a single ball was bowled. The cricket governing body broke the world record of creating the largest sports jersey in the world as they unveiled a jersey which had dimensions of 66/42 meters. The jersey, which was unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featured the logos of all ten competition franchises and the award was received by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

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The closing ceremony held ahead of the IPL 2022 final saw performances from Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and award-winning music director and singer AR Rahman. Both performed songs from popular Bollywood movies and celebrated 15 years of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.

Coming to the IPL 2022 final, RR won the toss and opted the field in the summit clash against GT. RR will be looking to win their first title since winning the tournament way back in 2008 while it will be a special feat for GT to win it in their debut season.

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Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

The IPL 2022 final is a great occasion for both the finalists Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans but it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who ended up creating a world record even before a single ball was bowled.

The IPL 2022 final is a great occasion for both the finalists Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans but it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who ended up creating a world record even before a single ball was bowled. The cricket governing body broke the world record of creating the largest sports jersey in the world as they unveiled a jersey which had dimensions of 66/42 meters. The jersey, which was unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featured the logos of all ten competition franchises and the award was received by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. Also read | GT vs RR, IPL 2022 final live updates The closing ceremony held ahead of the IPL 2022 final saw performances from Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and award-winning music director and singer AR Rahman. Both performed songs from popular Bollywood movies and celebrated 15 years of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. Coming to the IPL 2022 final, RR won the toss and opted the field in the summit clash against GT. RR will be looking to win their first title since winning the tournament way back in 2008 while it will be a special feat for GT to win it in their debut season. A 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 to start #TATAIPL 2022 Final Proceedings. 🔝 #GTvRR Presenting the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 At The 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 - the Narendra Modi Stadium. @GCAMotera 👏 pic.twitter.com/yPd0FgK4gN — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2022 × Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

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Post the IPL 2022 edition, which is set to end on Sunday (May 29), the cricketing action will continue for the Indian players as a second-stringed Indian team will shift their focus to hosting South Africa in a five-match T20I series at home, starting on June 09.

Ahead of the series, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that there will be no bio-bubble for the forthcoming T20Is. However, the players will continue to undergo Covid tests. “If I’m not wrong, the bio-bubble for IPL-2022 was the last. For the India-SA series onwards, players will be tested (for covid), but will not be any bio-bubble,” Shah told Times of India in an interaction.

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Shah further pointed out&nbsp;that BCCI created bio-bubbles for the 15th season of the IPL which allowed family members to be with players and helped in creating an environment that players enjoyed. “Yes, it’s tough for the players. However, they got a family-like atmosphere inside the hotel bio-bubble. In the case of the IPL, we had hotels dedicated to each team. The whole tournament was held at one place."

“All the teams had their lounges, and recreational centres (to relax and unwind). So, they also enjoyed it,” added the senior BCCI official.

For the unversed, the regular captain Rohit Sharma, former skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the SA series as the trio have been rested. In Rohit's absence, KL Rahul will lead the side and will rely on the&nbsp;experience of Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rishabh Pant, who is KL's deputy.&nbsp;Many recent white-ball players&nbsp;and a few uncapped players will also be part of the series.

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India's T20I squad for South Africa series -&nbsp;KL Rahul (Capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(VC) (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Y Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, R Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik
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Post the IPL 2022 edition, which is set to end on Sunday (May 29), the cricketing action will continue for the Indian players as a second-stringed Indian team will shift their focus to hosting South Africa in a five-match T20I series at home, starting on June 09.

Post the IPL 2022 edition, which is set to end on Sunday (May 29), the cricketing action will continue for the Indian players as a second-stringed Indian team will shift their focus to hosting South Africa in a five-match T20I series at home, starting on June 09. Ahead of the series, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that there will be no bio-bubble for the forthcoming T20Is. However, the players will continue to undergo Covid tests. “If I’m not wrong, the bio-bubble for IPL-2022 was the last. For the India-SA series onwards, players will be tested (for covid), but will not be any bio-bubble,” Shah told Times of India in an interaction. ALSO READ | Hardik to replace Rohit? Shoaib Akhtar feels GT skipper is knocking on the door for India captaincy Shah further pointed out that BCCI created bio-bubbles for the 15th season of the IPL which allowed family members to be with players and helped in creating an environment that players enjoyed. “Yes, it’s tough for the players. However, they got a family-like atmosphere inside the hotel bio-bubble. In the case of the IPL, we had hotels dedicated to each team. The whole tournament was held at one place." “All the teams had their lounges, and recreational centres (to relax and unwind). So, they also enjoyed it,” added the senior BCCI official. For the unversed, the regular captain Rohit Sharma, former skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the SA series as the trio have been rested. In Rohit's absence, KL Rahul will lead the side and will rely on the experience of Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rishabh Pant, who is KL's deputy. Many recent white-ball players and a few uncapped players will also be part of the series. ALSO READ | BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms VVS Laxman to be in charge of India's T20I side for Ireland series India's T20I squad for South Africa series - KL Rahul (Capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(VC) (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Y Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, R Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

India vs SA, T20Is: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirms no bio-bubble for home series vs Proteas

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly had revealed that his former teammate and Test specialist VVS Laxman was eager to be India's head coach when Ravi Shastri's tenure was set to end in late 2021. However, the position went to Laxman's good friend Rahul Dravid.

Nonetheless, Laxman -- who is now serving as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) -- is set to take charge of India's T20I squad for the upcoming two-match series versus hosts Ireland. The former middle-order batter will fill in for Dravid, who will be with the Indian Test line-up ahead of their fifth and final match versus England in the United Kingdom, set to be held on July 01.

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The arrangement is similar to the one Team India had last year. During India's tour of the United Kingdom, after&nbsp;the WTC final and prior to the&nbsp;five Tests versus then Joe Root-led England, regular coach Shastri was with Virat Kohli-starrer red-ball team whereas Dravid had stepped in as the stand-in coach of the white-ball side who had travelled to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and T20Is each.

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This will be Laxman's first-ever assignment in a coaching role for the senior men's team. Earlier this year, he was a part of the backroom staff of the India U-19 team that lifted the trophy in the Caribbean island, beating England in the final.

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BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly had revealed that his former teammate and Test specialist VVS Laxman was eager to be India's head coach when Ravi Shastri's tenure was set to end in late 2021.

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly had revealed that his former teammate and Test specialist VVS Laxman was eager to be India's head coach when Ravi Shastri's tenure was set to end in late 2021. However, the position went to Laxman's good friend Rahul Dravid. Nonetheless, Laxman -- who is now serving as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) -- is set to take charge of India's T20I squad for the upcoming two-match series versus hosts Ireland. The former middle-order batter will fill in for Dravid, who will be with the Indian Test line-up ahead of their fifth and final match versus England in the United Kingdom, set to be held on July 01. "He will travel with the Indian team to Dublin" said Jay Shah, the BCCI Secretary, confirming that Laxman will take charge in the absence of Dravid. ALSO READ | Former chief selector reacts to Cheteshwar Pujara's Test comeback for India-England series finale The arrangement is similar to the one Team India had last year. During India's tour of the United Kingdom, after the WTC final and prior to the five Tests versus then Joe Root-led England, regular coach Shastri was with Virat Kohli-starrer red-ball team whereas Dravid had stepped in as the stand-in coach of the white-ball side who had travelled to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and T20Is each. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni has amazing reflexes like F1 driver and mind like 5-star General, says Team India's former trainer This will be Laxman's first-ever assignment in a coaching role for the senior men's team. Earlier this year, he was a part of the backroom staff of the India U-19 team that lifted the trophy in the Caribbean island, beating England in the final. The squad for the Ireland T20Is is yet to be announced by the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms VVS Laxman to be in charge of India's T20I side for Ireland series

At the time of MS Dhoni's sabbatical, post the 2019 ODI World Cup, many had their doubts about Rishabh Pant's abilities and whether he would be able to fill in the humongous shoes of the former. Nonetheless, the 24-year-old Pant has stepped up his game since late 2020 and is now raising his stature slowly and steadily for India across formats.

Hence, Pant is already India's first-choice keeper-batter in all forms of the game and is now even being trusted with leadership roles. Thus, the left-hander has served as India's vice-captain in the recent home series and has been named as KL Rahul's deputy in the forthcoming home T20Is versus South Africa. Moreover, he is handling captaincy duties for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL as well. Thus, comparisons are bound to happen between Pant and his idol Dhoni.

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Nonetheless, BCCI chief and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly have urged the people to refrain from making 'unfair' comparisons between Pant and Dhoni.&nbsp;

"Don't compare Pant with MS Dhoni. Dhoni has so much experience, has captained 500-plus games in IPL, Tests and ODIs. So it's not fair for Rishabh to be compared with Dhoni,"&nbsp;Ganguly told reporters before&nbsp;Qualifier 1 of&nbsp;IPL 2022, where&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals lost to Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday (May 24).

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Talking about Pant, he ended IPL 15 with&nbsp;340 runs at a strike rate of 151. Under him, DC ended at the fifth spot and missed out on qualifying for the playoffs with a defeat at the hands of bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) in their last league stage encounter. Pant will now shift his focus on the India-SA&nbsp; home series, which gets underway on June 09.

At the time of MS Dhoni's sabbatical, post the 2019 ODI World Cup, many had their doubts about Rishabh Pant's abilities and whether he would be able to fill in the humongous shoes of the former.

At the time of MS Dhoni's sabbatical, post the 2019 ODI World Cup, many had their doubts about Rishabh Pant's abilities and whether he would be able to fill in the humongous shoes of the former. Nonetheless, the 24-year-old Pant has stepped up his game since late 2020 and is now raising his stature slowly and steadily for India across formats. Hence, Pant is already India's first-choice keeper-batter in all forms of the game and is now even being trusted with leadership roles. Thus, the left-hander has served as India's vice-captain in the recent home series and has been named as KL Rahul's deputy in the forthcoming home T20Is versus South Africa. Moreover, he is handling captaincy duties for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL as well. Thus, comparisons are bound to happen between Pant and his idol Dhoni. ALSO READ | David Miller stars as Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to secure a spot in IPL 2022 final Nonetheless, BCCI chief and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly have urged the people to refrain from making 'unfair' comparisons between Pant and Dhoni. "Don't compare Pant with MS Dhoni. Dhoni has so much experience, has captained 500-plus games in IPL, Tests and ODIs. So it's not fair for Rishabh to be compared with Dhoni," Ganguly told reporters before Qualifier 1 of IPL 2022, where Rajasthan Royals lost to Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday (May 24). ALSO READ | Virat, Rohit's barren run to MI-CSK's mighty fall: 5 surprising elements from IPL 2022's league stage Talking about Pant, he ended IPL 15 with 340 runs at a strike rate of 151. Under him, DC ended at the fifth spot and missed out on qualifying for the playoffs with a defeat at the hands of bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) in their last league stage encounter. Pant will now shift his focus on the India-SA home series, which gets underway on June 09.

It's unfair for Rishabh Pant to be compared with MS Dhoni, says BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly

The IPL 2022 edition has been a huge hit so far. Like every other season, there have been a plethora of young and uncapped players who have excelled in their respective departments and done well for their teams. On the other hand, many veteran and out-of-favour players have also made a mark.

Among the young talents, the likes of Umran Malik, Kuldeep Sen, Ayush Badoni, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, etc. have done well. Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly also shared his thoughts on the young players who have been very impressive and named two uncapped Indian pacers who have won him with their performances. In this regard, he named Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) Umran and Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Kuldeep Sen.

"How many can bowl at 150 km? Not many. I won’t be surprised if he gets picked for the national team. We have to be careful in using him, though. Umran is the fastest. I also like Kuldip Sen. Also, T Natarajan has made comeback. We will have Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Finally, it is up to the selectors,” said Ganguly while speaking to Mid Day.

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Thrilled to see the dominance of bowlers in this season, Ganguly further added, “I’m very happy to see the dominance of the bowlers. The wickets in Mumbai and Pune are very good and they are extracting good bounce. The spinners are bowling well besides the speed merchants."

The IPL 2022 edition has been a huge hit so far. Like every other season, there have been a plethora of young and uncapped players who have excelled in their respective departments and done well for their teams.

The IPL 2022 edition has been a huge hit so far. Like every other season, there have been a plethora of young and uncapped players who have excelled in their respective departments and done well for their teams. On the other hand, many veteran and out-of-favour players have also made a mark. Among the young talents, the likes of Umran Malik, Kuldeep Sen, Ayush Badoni, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, etc. have done well. Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly also shared his thoughts on the young players who have been very impressive and named two uncapped Indian pacers who have won him with their performances. In this regard, he named Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) Umran and Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Kuldeep Sen. "How many can bowl at 150 km? Not many. I won’t be surprised if he gets picked for the national team. We have to be careful in using him, though. Umran is the fastest. I also like Kuldip Sen. Also, T Natarajan has made comeback. We will have Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Finally, it is up to the selectors,” said Ganguly while speaking to Mid Day. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni's CSK achieves new low after GT defeat, on cusp of finishing bottom of the table Thrilled to see the dominance of bowlers in this season, Ganguly further added, “I’m very happy to see the dominance of the bowlers. The wickets in Mumbai and Pune are very good and they are extracting good bounce. The spinners are bowling well besides the speed merchants."

IPL 2022: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly names two uncapped Indian players who impressed him the most

Wriddhiman Saha had dropped a huge bomb in mid-February when he accused a senior journalist of threatening him on text messages, soon after his Test omission. Following India's Test squad announcement for the Sri Lanka home series, Saha revealed that a senior journalist was asking him for an interview and also threatened him after he didn't entertain his messages.

Saha had shared a screenshot of the entire incident (i.e. his Whatsapp chat with the journo), which made heads turn in the Indian sporting fraternity. After much speculation, it was revealed that the journalist was Boria Majumdar. With the text row becoming a big headline and grabbing a lot of attention, BCCI intervened and took the matter into&nbsp;own hands.&nbsp;

After&nbsp;BCCI's apex council&nbsp;reviewed the probe committee's report regarding the Indian wicketkeeper, with regard to the journo's messages, the Indian cricket board has decided to ban Majumdar for two years on Wednesday (May 04).&nbsp;

As per the latest developments, the apex council of the BCCI has agreed with the recommendations of the BCCI Committee. Hence, it has decided to&nbsp;impose&nbsp;the following sanctions:

2 (two) year ban on getting any accreditation as a member of the press in any of the cricket matches (domestic and international) in India.

2 (two) year ban on getting any interview with any registered players in India.

2 (two) year ban on access to any of BCCI and members associations owned cricket facilities.

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After Saha had shared the Whatsapp chat screenshot on Twitter, many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Aakash Chopra, Virender Sehwag, etc. had slammed the journalist for his intimidation and threatening tone in text. Shastri and Sehwag had also urged Saha to name the journalist before Boria himself admitted it was him. Since then, the news became a hot topic of discussion before BCCI's conclusion came out on Wednesday.

Wriddhiman Saha had dropped a huge bomb in mid-February when he accused a senior journalist of threatening him on text messages, soon after his Test omission. Following India's Test squad announcement for the Sri Lanka home series, Saha revealed that a senior journalist was asking him for an interview and also threatened him after he didn't entertain his messages.

Wriddhiman Saha had dropped a huge bomb in mid-February when he accused a senior journalist of threatening him on text messages, soon after his Test omission. Following India's Test squad announcement for the Sri Lanka home series, Saha revealed that a senior journalist was asking him for an interview and also threatened him after he didn't entertain his messages. Saha had shared a screenshot of the entire incident (i.e. his Whatsapp chat with the journo), which made heads turn in the Indian sporting fraternity. After much speculation, it was revealed that the journalist was Boria Majumdar. With the text row becoming a big headline and grabbing a lot of attention, BCCI intervened and took the matter into own hands. After BCCI's apex council reviewed the probe committee's report regarding the Indian wicketkeeper, with regard to the journo's messages, the Indian cricket board has decided to ban Majumdar for two years on Wednesday (May 04). As per the latest developments, the apex council of the BCCI has agreed with the recommendations of the BCCI Committee. Hence, it has decided to impose the following sanctions: 2 (two) year ban on getting any accreditation as a member of the press in any of the cricket matches (domestic and international) in India. 2 (two) year ban on getting any interview with any registered players in India. 2 (two) year ban on access to any of BCCI and members associations owned cricket facilities. ALSO READ | Boria Majumdar found guilty of intimidating Wriddhiman Saha, likely to face 2-year ban from BCCI - Report After Saha had shared the Whatsapp chat screenshot on Twitter, many former cricketers such as Ravi Shastri, Aakash Chopra, Virender Sehwag, etc. had slammed the journalist for his intimidation and threatening tone in text. Shastri and Sehwag had also urged Saha to name the journalist before Boria himself admitted it was him. Since then, the news became a hot topic of discussion before BCCI's conclusion came out on Wednesday.

Boria Majumdar-Wriddhiman Saha text row: Journalist faces the wrath, banned for two years by BCCI

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket history. Any contest between the arch-rivals at the international level is a blockbuster affair with millions of fans watching across the globe. The two teams have produced some of the most memorable cricketing encounters over the years but do not play any bilateral cricket against each other anymore.

India and Pakistan last played a bilateral series between them in 2013 and have since met only in major ICC competitions due to the political tensions between the two nations. Recently, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Tauqir Zia claimed the BCCI has never refused to play against Pakistan and that the problem lies at the 'government-to-government' level.

Tauqir opened up on the strained bilateral ties between India and Pakistan and claimed BCCI has never refused to play against Pakistan. He also stated that both current BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and PCB chief Ramiz Raja want to promote cricket together. Both Ganguly and Raja are former cricketers turned administrators for their respective countries.

"BCCI has never refused to play against us [Pakistan]. The problem lies on the government-to-government level. Both cricketing boards are currently run by former cricketers who understand the importance of Pakistan-India matches. Sourav Ganguly and Ramiz Raja both want to promote cricket and there is nothing better than seeing a contest between these rivals," Tauqir told Cricket Pakistan.

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PCB chief Raja had recently proposed a four-nation tournament involving India, Pakistan, England and Australia at ICC's annual meeting. However, his proposal was rejected. Sharing his views on the prospects of a four-nation tournament, Tauqir said the decision from ICC is understandable considering there is not much room left for such a tournament with the calendar already stacked up due to T20 franchise cricket across the globe.

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"Although the four-nation series was a great idea there are already so many franchise-model tournaments happening throughout the year. Because of this, I do not think there will be enough room left to gather the four nations in one timeframe," said the former PCB chief.

India and Pakistan last met each other in the T20 World Cup 2021 last year where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thrashed Virat Kohli-led India by ten wickets to register their first-ever&nbsp;win in a World Cup game&nbsp;against their arch-rivals.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket history. Any contest between the arch-rivals at the international level is a blockbuster affair with millions of fans watching across the globe.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket history. Any contest between the arch-rivals at the international level is a blockbuster affair with millions of fans watching across the globe. The two teams have produced some of the most memorable cricketing encounters over the years but do not play any bilateral cricket against each other anymore. India and Pakistan last played a bilateral series between them in 2013 and have since met only in major ICC competitions due to the political tensions between the two nations. Recently, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Tauqir Zia claimed the BCCI has never refused to play against Pakistan and that the problem lies at the 'government-to-government' level. Tauqir opened up on the strained bilateral ties between India and Pakistan and claimed BCCI has never refused to play against Pakistan. He also stated that both current BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and PCB chief Ramiz Raja want to promote cricket together. Both Ganguly and Raja are former cricketers turned administrators for their respective countries. "BCCI has never refused to play against us [Pakistan]. The problem lies on the government-to-government level. Both cricketing boards are currently run by former cricketers who understand the importance of Pakistan-India matches. Sourav Ganguly and Ramiz Raja both want to promote cricket and there is nothing better than seeing a contest between these rivals," Tauqir told Cricket Pakistan. Also Read: 'Better to calm down & maintain limits': Ex-Pakistan captain on 'useless' comparisons between IPL and PSL PCB chief Raja had recently proposed a four-nation tournament involving India, Pakistan, England and Australia at ICC's annual meeting. However, his proposal was rejected. Sharing his views on the prospects of a four-nation tournament, Tauqir said the decision from ICC is understandable considering there is not much room left for such a tournament with the calendar already stacked up due to T20 franchise cricket across the globe. Also Read: MS Dhoni got support from Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri: Yuvraj Singh rues lack of backing for omission "Although the four-nation series was a great idea there are already so many franchise-model tournaments happening throughout the year. Because of this, I do not think there will be enough room left to gather the four nations in one timeframe," said the former PCB chief. India and Pakistan last met each other in the T20 World Cup 2021 last year where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thrashed Virat Kohli-led India by ten wickets to register their first-ever win in a World Cup game against their arch-rivals.

BCCI has never refused to play against Pakistan, problem lies at government level, claims former PCB chief

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday confirmed the final of the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 29. Shah also announced that Ahmedabad will also host Qualifier 2 of the tournament. The iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata will host the other two playoff matches.

BCCI had only announced the entire schedule of the league stage of the tournament earlier this year which is being conducted across four venues in Maharashtra. The venues for the playoff matches and the final were yet to be confirmed. However, Shah on Tuesday provided the final update on the dates and venues of the knockout matches this season.

"Pleased to announce that Playoff Stage of IPL 2022 will be held in Ahmedabad &amp; Kolkata. Mega final will be at Narendra Modi Stadium on May 29 along with Qualifier 2 on May 27. Qualifier 1 &amp; Eliminator at Eden Gardens on 24-25 May respectively," BCCI secretary Jay Shah told ANI.

"The Women’s T20 Challenge resumes this year and Pune will host the fourth edition of the tournament. The dates of the matches will be 23rd May, 24th May, 26th May and the Final on 28th May," he added.

The BCCI had decided to host the entire IPL in India this year following a drop in COVID-19 cases across the country. Four stadiums in Mumbai and Pune are currently staging the league stage which has already produced some memorable encounters between the ten teams this season.

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Debutants Gujarat Titans are currently on top of the IPL 2022 points table with just one loss from their first nine matches of the season. Gujarat Titans' only loss came against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They are followed by fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants at the second spot.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday confirmed the final of the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 29.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday confirmed the final of the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 29. Shah also announced that Ahmedabad will also host Qualifier 2 of the tournament. The iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata will host the other two playoff matches. BCCI had only announced the entire schedule of the league stage of the tournament earlier this year which is being conducted across four venues in Maharashtra. The venues for the playoff matches and the final were yet to be confirmed. However, Shah on Tuesday provided the final update on the dates and venues of the knockout matches this season. "Pleased to announce that Playoff Stage of IPL 2022 will be held in Ahmedabad & Kolkata. Mega final will be at Narendra Modi Stadium on May 29 along with Qualifier 2 on May 27. Qualifier 1 & Eliminator at Eden Gardens on 24-25 May respectively," BCCI secretary Jay Shah told ANI. "The Women’s T20 Challenge resumes this year and Pune will host the fourth edition of the tournament. The dates of the matches will be 23rd May, 24th May, 26th May and the Final on 28th May," he added. The BCCI had decided to host the entire IPL in India this year following a drop in COVID-19 cases across the country. Four stadiums in Mumbai and Pune are currently staging the league stage which has already produced some memorable encounters between the ten teams this season. Also Read: Kieron Pollard to Jonny Bairstow: Top 5 overseas superstars who have flopped so far in IPL 2022 Debutants Gujarat Titans are currently on top of the IPL 2022 points table with just one loss from their first nine matches of the season. Gujarat Titans' only loss came against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They are followed by fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants at the second spot.

IPL 2022 final to be played in Ahmedabad, Eden Gardens to host two playoff matches: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Team India's superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are woefully out of form in IPL 2022. While Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit has only 153 runs in eight&nbsp;matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former captain Virat Kohli has only amassed 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16.

With Kohli and Rohit both out of form, there is concern among Indian cricket fans with the T20 World Cup set to be held in Australia later this year. Amid all this, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has reacted to Rohit and Kohli's barren run. The former Indian captain feels both the players are too good to miss out for long and will soon be among runs.

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In an interview with&nbsp;News 18,&nbsp;the former KKR captain said, "They are great players and I am sure they will get back into form. I hope they start scoring runs soon. I don't know what is going on in Virat Kohli's head, but I am sure he will regain his form and get some good runs. He is a great player."

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Talking about Rohit-led MI's run in IPL 2022, the 35-year-old has also failed to inspire his franchise to a win and the five-time winners remain the only side to be winless&nbsp;in the 15th season (after eight encounters). On the other hand, Kohli-starrer RCB are in a much better position, occupying the fifth position with five victories from nine games.

Team India's superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are woefully out of form in IPL 2022. While Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit has only 153 runs in eight matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former captain Virat Kohli has only amassed 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16.

Team India's superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are woefully out of form in IPL 2022. While Mumbai Indians' (MI) skipper Rohit has only 153 runs in eight matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s former captain Virat Kohli has only amassed 128 runs in nine outings, at an average of 16. With Kohli and Rohit both out of form, there is concern among Indian cricket fans with the T20 World Cup set to be held in Australia later this year. Amid all this, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has reacted to Rohit and Kohli's barren run. The former Indian captain feels both the players are too good to miss out for long and will soon be among runs. ALSO READ | Yuvraj Singh reveals why he couldn't sleep before his international debut versus Australia In an interview with News 18, the former KKR captain said, "They are great players and I am sure they will get back into form. I hope they start scoring runs soon. I don't know what is going on in Virat Kohli's head, but I am sure he will regain his form and get some good runs. He is a great player." ALSO READ | 'Virat Kohli has lifetime's worth of credit in bank' - Shane Watson opines on RCB star's batting struggles Talking about Rohit-led MI's run in IPL 2022, the 35-year-old has also failed to inspire his franchise to a win and the five-time winners remain the only side to be winless in the 15th season (after eight encounters). On the other hand, Kohli-starrer RCB are in a much better position, occupying the fifth position with five victories from nine games.

'Hope they start scoring runs' - Sourav Ganguly backs under-fire duo Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to regain form

Ravi Shastri has donned several roles in Indian cricket. The former all-rounder turned into a successful commentator before serving as Team India's head coach from 2017 to 2021. However, he also fulfilled the role of the&nbsp;team director for the national side twice, in 2007 (during the Bangladesh tour) and from 2014 to 2016.

Before his appointment as India's team director in 2014, during MS Dhoni &amp; Co.'s England tour, Shastri had no time to react as the BCCI asked him to come onboard as soon as possible. Back then, he was part of the commentary panel for India-England Tests, where the Dhoni-led visitors were being hammered left, right and center (eventually losing 3-1).

Recalling his appointment, Shastri told The Guardian, “I had no warning. I was commentating at the Oval during India’s [2014] tour of England and came off air to find six or seven missed calls. ‘Seven bloody calls? What’s happened here?’. [The BCCI] just said: ‘We want you to take over, starting tomorrow, at any cost.’ I told them I’d have to speak to my family and commercial partners but they just said they would sort all that out. And like that, I was straight in from the commentary box. You’ll see when I joined the setup [during the ODIs], I was still in jeans and loafers. Instantly my job changed."

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After serving as the team director for two years, Shastri was the frontrunner to be India's next coach post Duncan Fletcher's end of tenure. Shastri continued his job as the team director despite Fletcher's exit in 2015. However, Anil Kumble took over as the head coach for a year, in 2016, before the job went to Shastri post the 2017 Champions Trophy. The former cricketer recalled his first agenda after taking over as the head coach of Team India.

“We also had slingers [coaches with dogsticks] in the nets smashing the ball in at 160kph from 16 yards. Guys had no choice. There was no dodging, I’d stand behind the stumps to make sure of that. No matter who the person was, he had to go through that. The slingers would seriously let it rip and guys would look ugly. But you are meant to look ugly in the nets. In England, you have to grind and earn your runs."

“The same with the bowlers, we told them to stick in because there is a five-wicket session at any given time in England and at Lord’s and the Oval this decided the result. And we knew winning in Australia or England wasn’t coming with spin, it was fast bowlers, guys with aggression like Jasprit Bumrah. We were instrumental in making sure that guy played Test cricket. You don’t even need express pace, you just need attitude," Shastri opined.

Under Shastri, India were dominant across formats in bilateral series -- winning two Tests in Australia and gaining an unassailable 2-1 lead over England in the incomplete five Tests in the United Kingdom -- played the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals and inaugural WTC final.

Ravi Shastri has donned several roles in Indian cricket. The former all-rounder turned into a successful commentator before serving as Team India's head coach from 2017 to 2021.

Ravi Shastri has donned several roles in Indian cricket. The former all-rounder turned into a successful commentator before serving as Team India's head coach from 2017 to 2021. However, he also fulfilled the role of the team director for the national side twice, in 2007 (during the Bangladesh tour) and from 2014 to 2016. Before his appointment as India's team director in 2014, during MS Dhoni & Co.'s England tour, Shastri had no time to react as the BCCI asked him to come onboard as soon as possible. Back then, he was part of the commentary panel for India-England Tests, where the Dhoni-led visitors were being hammered left, right and center (eventually losing 3-1). Recalling his appointment, Shastri told The Guardian, “I had no warning. I was commentating at the Oval during India’s [2014] tour of England and came off air to find six or seven missed calls. ‘Seven bloody calls? What’s happened here?’. [The BCCI] just said: ‘We want you to take over, starting tomorrow, at any cost.’ I told them I’d have to speak to my family and commercial partners but they just said they would sort all that out. And like that, I was straight in from the commentary box. You’ll see when I joined the setup [during the ODIs], I was still in jeans and loafers. Instantly my job changed." ALSO READ | 'If one comes your way....' - Former coach Ravi Shastri reveals how Team India tackled Australia's sledging After serving as the team director for two years, Shastri was the frontrunner to be India's next coach post Duncan Fletcher's end of tenure. Shastri continued his job as the team director despite Fletcher's exit in 2015. However, Anil Kumble took over as the head coach for a year, in 2016, before the job went to Shastri post the 2017 Champions Trophy. The former cricketer recalled his first agenda after taking over as the head coach of Team India. “We also had slingers [coaches with dogsticks] in the nets smashing the ball in at 160kph from 16 yards. Guys had no choice. There was no dodging, I’d stand behind the stumps to make sure of that. No matter who the person was, he had to go through that. The slingers would seriously let it rip and guys would look ugly. But you are meant to look ugly in the nets. In England, you have to grind and earn your runs." “The same with the bowlers, we told them to stick in because there is a five-wicket session at any given time in England and at Lord’s and the Oval this decided the result. And we knew winning in Australia or England wasn’t coming with spin, it was fast bowlers, guys with aggression like Jasprit Bumrah. We were instrumental in making sure that guy played Test cricket. You don’t even need express pace, you just need attitude," Shastri opined. Under Shastri, India were dominant across formats in bilateral series -- winning two Tests in Australia and gaining an unassailable 2-1 lead over England in the incomplete five Tests in the United Kingdom -- played the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals and inaugural WTC final.

'We want you to take over at any cost' - Ravi Shastri on being appointed Team India's director in 2014

Team India have a hectic schedule in the calendar year. Soon after the completion of IPL 2022, the Indian senior men's team will soon gear up for a home series versus South Africa. Temba Bavuma-led Proteas will arrive in India for five T20Is, from June 09-June 19, as the bilateral series will be a preparation for both sides for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

As per reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen on doing away with bio-bubbles and also getting rid of hard quarantine for the South Africa home series. As per the board's senior official, bio-bubbles are taking a hard toll on cricketers and, hence, it is likely that the players will benefit with more freedom given to them this time around.

For the unversed,&nbsp;the bilateral series for India, prior to the ongoing IPL season, have all been played under bio-bubbles. In fact, even IPL 2022 is being conducted within the bio-bubble environment. Thus, this will be a welcome change for players if a change is implemented by the BCCI.

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"If all goes well and things remain in control like it is right now, there will be no bio-bubbles and hard quarantine during the home series against South Africa," a senior BCCI official told the&nbsp;Press Trust of India

The official also indicated that some senior players are set to be rested for the SA series. "Then we are going to Ireland and England and there won't be any bio-bubble in those countries too. Some players have got periodic breaks but if you look at the bigger picture, living in bio-bubble one series after another and now two months of IPL is simply exhausting for the players," he added.

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Some multi-format players such as captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to miss the SA series. Some of them will play only a few matches whereas some will be allowed to skip the entire series.

Following the SA series, India play two T20Is versus hosts Ireland and also play&nbsp;1 Test, 3 T20Is, and 3 ODIs in England soon after. Thus, some key players are set&nbsp;to remain out of action in the SA T20Is to remain fresh with T20 World Cup in mind.

Team India have a hectic schedule in the calendar year. Soon after the completion of IPL 2022, the Indian senior men's team will soon gear up for a home series versus South Africa.

Team India have a hectic schedule in the calendar year. Soon after the completion of IPL 2022, the Indian senior men's team will soon gear up for a home series versus South Africa. Temba Bavuma-led Proteas will arrive in India for five T20Is, from June 09-June 19, as the bilateral series will be a preparation for both sides for the 2022 T20 World Cup. As per reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen on doing away with bio-bubbles and also getting rid of hard quarantine for the South Africa home series. As per the board's senior official, bio-bubbles are taking a hard toll on cricketers and, hence, it is likely that the players will benefit with more freedom given to them this time around. For the unversed, the bilateral series for India, prior to the ongoing IPL season, have all been played under bio-bubbles. In fact, even IPL 2022 is being conducted within the bio-bubble environment. Thus, this will be a welcome change for players if a change is implemented by the BCCI. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni told Umran Malik he is the future of Indian cricket, reveals SRH speedster's father "If all goes well and things remain in control like it is right now, there will be no bio-bubbles and hard quarantine during the home series against South Africa," a senior BCCI official told the Press Trust of India The official also indicated that some senior players are set to be rested for the SA series. "Then we are going to Ireland and England and there won't be any bio-bubble in those countries too. Some players have got periodic breaks but if you look at the bigger picture, living in bio-bubble one series after another and now two months of IPL is simply exhausting for the players," he added. ALSO READ | 'He will have to displace Pant': Manjrekar explains why Dinesh Karthik might not get into India's playing XI Some multi-format players such as captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to miss the SA series. Some of them will play only a few matches whereas some will be allowed to skip the entire series. Following the SA series, India play two T20Is versus hosts Ireland and also play 1 Test, 3 T20Is, and 3 ODIs in England soon after. Thus, some key players are set to remain out of action in the SA T20Is to remain fresh with T20 World Cup in mind.

India vs SA: BCCI to do away with bio-bubbles and hard quarantine, senior players to be rested - Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly set to impose a two-year ban on journalist and talk show host Boria Majumdar after he was found guilty of 'intimidating' India wicket-keeper batter Wriddhiman Saha over an interview request. A three-member BCCI panel had probed the matter after it came to light through a tweet from Saha.

The incident came to light on February 19 when Saha took to Twitter to share screenshots from an unnamed journalist while slamming him for his intimidating texts. Saha's tweet had come on the day India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series was announced and the wicket-keeper was dropped from the team.

“After all of my contributions to Indian cricket… this is what I face from a so-called ‘Respected’ journalist! This is where journalism has gone," - read the tweet from Saha which also had screenshots of his chat with the journalist, who was later identified as Majumdar.

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Following Saha's revelations, the cricket&nbsp;fraternity united in support of the 37-year-old wicket-keeper batter, who received messages from all corners. Since Saha had not named the journalist in his tweet, he was urged by many including former India cricketer Virender Sehwag to name and shame the so-called journalist.

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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, meanwhile, called for BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's intervention in the matter to ensure no cricketer has to go through what Saha did. After massive outrage, BCCI decided to form a three-member committee comprising board's vice-president Rajeev Shukla, treasurer Arun Dhumal and apex council member Prabhtej Bhatia to probe Saha’s allegation.

As per a report in the Indian Express, during the investigation, Saha identified Majumdar and alleged he was bullied for an interview by the talk-show host. Majumdar has now been found guilty of intimidating Saha and is all set to be banned for two years. He won't be allowed to attend any BCCI matches and the Indian cricket board will also ask ICC to blacklist him.

“We will be informing all state units of the Indian cricket board to not allow him inside stadiums. He won’t be given media accreditation for home matches and we will also be writing to ICC to blacklist him. Players will be asked not to engage with him,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by Indian Express.

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Earlier, Majumdar had defended himself after Saha revealed his name during the investigation and had accused the veteran cricketer of doctoring&nbsp;WhatsApp chats. Majumdar also shared the same with BCCI's probe panel but was found guilty of intimidating the cricketer.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly set to impose a two-year ban on journalist and talk show host Boria Majumdar after he was found guilty of 'intimidating' India wicket-keeper batter Wriddhiman Saha over an interview request.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly set to impose a two-year ban on journalist and talk show host Boria Majumdar after he was found guilty of 'intimidating' India wicket-keeper batter Wriddhiman Saha over an interview request. A three-member BCCI panel had probed the matter after it came to light through a tweet from Saha. The incident came to light on February 19 when Saha took to Twitter to share screenshots from an unnamed journalist while slamming him for his intimidating texts. Saha's tweet had come on the day India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series was announced and the wicket-keeper was dropped from the team. “After all of my contributions to Indian cricket… this is what I face from a so-called ‘Respected’ journalist! This is where journalism has gone," - read the tweet from Saha which also had screenshots of his chat with the journalist, who was later identified as Majumdar. After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone. pic.twitter.com/woVyq1sOZX — Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) February 19, 2022 × Following Saha's revelations, the cricket fraternity united in support of the 37-year-old wicket-keeper batter, who received messages from all corners. Since Saha had not named the journalist in his tweet, he was urged by many including former India cricketer Virender Sehwag to name and shame the so-called journalist. Also Read: MS Dhoni to Rishabh Pant: 5 times players protested against umpire's decision in IPL Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, meanwhile, called for BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's intervention in the matter to ensure no cricketer has to go through what Saha did. After massive outrage, BCCI decided to form a three-member committee comprising board's vice-president Rajeev Shukla, treasurer Arun Dhumal and apex council member Prabhtej Bhatia to probe Saha’s allegation. As per a report in the Indian Express, during the investigation, Saha identified Majumdar and alleged he was bullied for an interview by the talk-show host. Majumdar has now been found guilty of intimidating Saha and is all set to be banned for two years. He won't be allowed to attend any BCCI matches and the Indian cricket board will also ask ICC to blacklist him. “We will be informing all state units of the Indian cricket board to not allow him inside stadiums. He won’t be given media accreditation for home matches and we will also be writing to ICC to blacklist him. Players will be asked not to engage with him,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by Indian Express. Also Read: 'Will you go or shall I': What Rishabh Pant told Pravin Amre before sending him on field post no-ball fiasco Earlier, Majumdar had defended himself after Saha revealed his name during the investigation and had accused the veteran cricketer of doctoring WhatsApp chats. Majumdar also shared the same with BCCI's probe panel but was found guilty of intimidating the cricketer.

Boria Majumdar found guilty of intimidating Wriddhiman Saha, likely to face 2-year ban from BCCI - Report

Delhi Capitals (DC)'s camp has been hit by as many as six COVID-19 cases amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition. After Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and four other members of the DC support staff tested positive for the virus earlier this week, another player returned positive in the latest round of tests conducted on Wednesday (April 20).

As per a report in PTI, New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Tim Seifert is the latest member of the DC squad to test positive for the virus. However, despite six COVID-19 cases being detected in the DC camp, their game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) is currently underway as per schedule at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

The match was earlier shifted from MCA Stadium in Pune to Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai following the emergence of five COVID-19 cases in the DC camp. The six positive members have been placed in quarantine and will be allowed to join the squad once they have recovered fully. DC, meanwhile, can continue to focus on getting their campaign back on track after a shaky start to the season.

While DC have not yet faced a full-fledged outbreak of COVID-19 among their squad with only two players affected at the moment, what do the BCCI rules state if a team is adversely affected by the virus? Can a particular team's match be rescheduled in case of a COVID-19 outbreak in their squad?

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As per BCCI's guidelines, a team can continue to take part in a fixture if they have at least 12 fit players available to take the field. Seven out of these 12 players should be Indian as a maximum of only 4 overseas players can be part of the playing XI. In case the franchise is not able to field 12 players, the IPL Technical Committee reserves the right to reschedule the game.

"Unable to field a team on account of Covid for any match due to having less than 12 players available in the playing XI (of which at least seven must be Indian) plus one substitute fielder. The BCCI, at its discretion, will attempt to reschedule the match for later in the season. If this is not possible, the issue will be referred to the IPL Technical Committee. The decision of the Technical Committee will be final and binding," the BCCI's rule state.

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IPL 2021 had to be suspended midway last year due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the camps of several teams. The tournament was later moved to UAE from India and completed there. This year, the BCCI is conducting the entire league stage of IPL 2022 across four venues in Maharashtra to ensure minimal COVID-19 risk.

Playing only in one state means teams are avoiding air travel and are travelling by road for their matches. However, despite the precautions and the strict bio-bubbles, COVID-19 has managed to once again rock the ongoing season and continues to pose a threat to the tournament.

Delhi Capitals (DC)'s camp has been hit by as many as six COVID-19 cases amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition. After Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and four other members of the DC support staff tested positive for the virus earlier this week, another player returned positive in the latest round of tests conducted on Wednesday (April 20).

Delhi Capitals (DC)'s camp has been hit by as many as six COVID-19 cases amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition. After Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and four other members of the DC support staff tested positive for the virus earlier this week, another player returned positive in the latest round of tests conducted on Wednesday (April 20). As per a report in PTI, New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Tim Seifert is the latest member of the DC squad to test positive for the virus. However, despite six COVID-19 cases being detected in the DC camp, their game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) is currently underway as per schedule at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The match was earlier shifted from MCA Stadium in Pune to Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai following the emergence of five COVID-19 cases in the DC camp. The six positive members have been placed in quarantine and will be allowed to join the squad once they have recovered fully. DC, meanwhile, can continue to focus on getting their campaign back on track after a shaky start to the season. While DC have not yet faced a full-fledged outbreak of COVID-19 among their squad with only two players affected at the moment, what do the BCCI rules state if a team is adversely affected by the virus? Can a particular team's match be rescheduled in case of a COVID-19 outbreak in their squad? Also Read: DC's game vs PBKS to go ahead despite COVID-19 scare, RR clash shifted from Pune to Mumbai As per BCCI's guidelines, a team can continue to take part in a fixture if they have at least 12 fit players available to take the field. Seven out of these 12 players should be Indian as a maximum of only 4 overseas players can be part of the playing XI. In case the franchise is not able to field 12 players, the IPL Technical Committee reserves the right to reschedule the game. "Unable to field a team on account of Covid for any match due to having less than 12 players available in the playing XI (of which at least seven must be Indian) plus one substitute fielder. The BCCI, at its discretion, will attempt to reschedule the match for later in the season. If this is not possible, the issue will be referred to the IPL Technical Committee. The decision of the Technical Committee will be final and binding," the BCCI's rule state. Also Read: Indian pacer part of IPL commentary panel, likely to be signed by Mumbai Indians - Report IPL 2021 had to be suspended midway last year due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the camps of several teams. The tournament was later moved to UAE from India and completed there. This year, the BCCI is conducting the entire league stage of IPL 2022 across four venues in Maharashtra to ensure minimal COVID-19 risk. Playing only in one state means teams are avoiding air travel and are travelling by road for their matches. However, despite the precautions and the strict bio-bubbles, COVID-19 has managed to once again rock the ongoing season and continues to pose a threat to the tournament.

Can an IPL game be postponed in case of COVID-19 outbreak in a team's camp? Here's what BCCI rules say

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