Team India picked their squad for the visit through England what begins one month from now. BCCI selectors picked a solid 20-member squad for India's four-month visit through England where they play the World Test Championship finale against New Zealand on June 18, preceding confronting the hosts in a five-test series. Rahul Dravid felt that the combination of the squad made it clear that the management definitely understood what their best XI would be.&nbsp;

It denoted the arrival of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and batsman Hanuma Vihari, who, because of their individual injuries needed to miss the four-Test series against England at home. Kuldeep Yadav was not named in the squad&nbsp;and it signalled towards&nbsp;his descending direction since the 2019 Cricket World Cup.&nbsp;

The left-arm spinner was a customary individual from India's limited-overs side before the 2019 Cricket World Cup and was one of the highest wicket-taking bowlers during that period. Kuldeep Yadav even procured a Test call-up and has two five-wicket hauls in the seven&nbsp;matches he has played for India. Yet, he has lost structure and certainty and has lost his place in Team India and furthermore is on the edges for Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Kuldeep Yadav has featured in seven&nbsp;Test matches for India and has gotten 26 wickets at an average of 23.85.

Rahul Dravid additionally discussed Kuldeep's form while remarking on India's 'balanced' squad for visit through England.

“It does seem balanced. It’s a 20-member squad. The only other one who could have merited selection would’ve been Kuldeep Yadav, but he’s fallen away over the last little bit. Also, with the kind of recent performances from Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, they’re clear about the kind of balance they want in the squad, Rahul Dravid said during a webinar organized by Live Aid India.

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“With both Ashwin and Jadeja adding value with the bat and having like-for-like replacements in Axar and Washy, they’re clear about the direction they want to take. It lengthens their batting and all four finger spinners here allow them to do that. The make-up of the squad tells me they know their best XI even before they leave from here.” – he said.

Team India picked their squad for the visit through England what begins one month from now. BCCI selectors picked a solid 20-member squad for India's four-month visit through England where they play the World Test Championship finale against New Zealand on June 18, preceding confronting the hosts in a five-test series.

Team India picked their squad for the visit through England what begins one month from now. BCCI selectors picked a solid 20-member squad for India's four-month visit through England where they play the World Test Championship finale against New Zealand on June 18, preceding confronting the hosts in a five-test series. Rahul Dravid felt that the combination of the squad made it clear that the management definitely understood what their best XI would be. It denoted the arrival of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and batsman Hanuma Vihari, who, because of their individual injuries needed to miss the four-Test series against England at home. Kuldeep Yadav was not named in the squad and it signalled towards his descending direction since the 2019 Cricket World Cup. The left-arm spinner was a customary individual from India's limited-overs side before the 2019 Cricket World Cup and was one of the highest wicket-taking bowlers during that period. Kuldeep Yadav even procured a Test call-up and has two five-wicket hauls in the seven matches he has played for India. Yet, he has lost structure and certainty and has lost his place in Team India and furthermore is on the edges for Kolkata Knight Riders. ALSO READ: From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19 Kuldeep Yadav has featured in seven Test matches for India and has gotten 26 wickets at an average of 23.85. Rahul Dravid additionally discussed Kuldeep's form while remarking on India's 'balanced' squad for visit through England. “It does seem balanced. It’s a 20-member squad. The only other one who could have merited selection would’ve been Kuldeep Yadav, but he’s fallen away over the last little bit. Also, with the kind of recent performances from Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, they’re clear about the kind of balance they want in the squad, Rahul Dravid said during a webinar organized by Live Aid India. ALSO READ: The Hundred: Smriti Mandhana to play for Southern Brave, Harmanpreet to represent Manchester Originals “With both Ashwin and Jadeja adding value with the bat and having like-for-like replacements in Axar and Washy, they’re clear about the direction they want to take. It lengthens their batting and all four finger spinners here allow them to do that. The make-up of the squad tells me they know their best XI even before they leave from here.” – he said.

Rahul Dravid names one player ‘who could have merited selection’ for England vs India series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has affirmed that the remaining matches of IPL 2021 can't be held in India. He additionally added that it is too soon to find a space to finish the league.&nbsp;

IPL 2021 was suspended inconclusively on May 4 after different COVID-19 breaks arose in the bio-secure bubble of a few groups. An aggregate of 29 IPL 2021 matches were finished before the BCCI had to suspend the league.&nbsp;

In an interaction with Sportstar, Sourav Ganguly discussed the conceivable resumption of IPL 2021.

"India is supposed to go to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and five T20Is in July. There are lots of organizational hazards like 14-day quarantine. It can't happen in India. This quarantine is tough to handle. Too early to say how we can find a slot to complete the IPL."

Regardless of the suspension of IPL 2021, Sourav Ganguly kept up that the choice to have the league was the correct one. He expressed that the occasion would have continued if COVID-19 positive cases didn't arrive in the IPL 2021 bio-bubble.&nbsp;

"You can say that now in hindsight that the IPL should have been called off earlier. Mumbai and Chennai legs did not have cases. Only when the IPL reached Delhi and Ahmedabad did the cases rise. People will say a lot of things in any case. The English Premier League had so many people affected. But they could reschedule the matches. But you can't do that with IPL. You stop it for seven days, and it is done. Players go back home, and then the process of quarantine starts from scratch,"&nbsp;he said.

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"As I said, we would have continued if there were no cases. We would have completed the IPL. The players were in the bubble, and there were no crowds at the venues. Players were not getting infected. Once the players got affected, we called it off. Look at the leagues going around the world. They have had COVID-19 cases, but they have continued." – he added.

Preceding IPL 2021, India facilitated England for a full series including four Tests, five T20Is, and three ODIs. The BCCI likewise figured out how to put a few homegrown competitions effectively. Asked how they had the option to pull it off without an excessive number of problems, Sourav Ganguly clarified:

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“Because the numbers were down, and we had just two teams. The bio-bubbles were there. We had 760 players in the bio-bubble during the domestic games, but the key was that the Covid numbers were down across the country – 7,000 a day. Now we have more than four lakh daily cases.” – he signed off.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has affirmed that the remaining matches of IPL 2021 can't be held in India. He additionally added that it is too soon to find a space to finish the league.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has affirmed that the remaining matches of IPL 2021 can't be held in India. He additionally added that it is too soon to find a space to finish the league. IPL 2021 was suspended inconclusively on May 4 after different COVID-19 breaks arose in the bio-secure bubble of a few groups. An aggregate of 29 IPL 2021 matches were finished before the BCCI had to suspend the league. In an interaction with Sportstar, Sourav Ganguly discussed the conceivable resumption of IPL 2021. "India is supposed to go to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and five T20Is in July. There are lots of organizational hazards like 14-day quarantine. It can't happen in India. This quarantine is tough to handle. Too early to say how we can find a slot to complete the IPL." Regardless of the suspension of IPL 2021, Sourav Ganguly kept up that the choice to have the league was the correct one. He expressed that the occasion would have continued if COVID-19 positive cases didn't arrive in the IPL 2021 bio-bubble. "You can say that now in hindsight that the IPL should have been called off earlier. Mumbai and Chennai legs did not have cases. Only when the IPL reached Delhi and Ahmedabad did the cases rise. People will say a lot of things in any case. The English Premier League had so many people affected. But they could reschedule the matches. But you can't do that with IPL. You stop it for seven days, and it is done. Players go back home, and then the process of quarantine starts from scratch," he said. ALSO READ: India to field white-ball specialists for Sri Lanka tour in July: Sourav Ganguly "As I said, we would have continued if there were no cases. We would have completed the IPL. The players were in the bubble, and there were no crowds at the venues. Players were not getting infected. Once the players got affected, we called it off. Look at the leagues going around the world. They have had COVID-19 cases, but they have continued." – he added. Preceding IPL 2021, India facilitated England for a full series including four Tests, five T20Is, and three ODIs. The BCCI likewise figured out how to put a few homegrown competitions effectively. Asked how they had the option to pull it off without an excessive number of problems, Sourav Ganguly clarified: ALSO READ: 'India have very good chance': Rahul Dravid predicts the scoreline of England vs India Test series “Because the numbers were down, and we had just two teams. The bio-bubbles were there. We had 760 players in the bio-bubble during the domestic games, but the key was that the Covid numbers were down across the country – 7,000 a day. Now we have more than four lakh daily cases.” – he signed off.

'Remainder of IPL 2021 can't happen in India', says Sourav Ganguly

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Bhuvneshwar Kumar form one of the best fast-bowling line up in the world. Under, the captaincy of Virat Kohli, India's bowling attack has played a crucial role in their recent series wins.&nbsp;

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Mohammed Shami feels that faith put in by skipper Virat Kohli and the freedom provided by him is the reason behind the flourishing line-up. "It is also indeed a phase which you can maybe attribute to the luck of this Indian team or hard work. But Virat has always been supportive of his fast bowlers while also giving us freedom on the ground. He only jumps in when our plans fail, otherwise we're free as a bowling unit to do as we please. He has always been very supportive," Shami told Cricbuzz.

He went on to add that Virat Kohli has never put any pressure on the bowling unit or any individual and in fact jokes around.&nbsp;

"As far as our fast-bowling unit or I am concerned as an individual, he has never put any undue pressure on any of us. Usually, there's a doubt in a bowler's mind before he approaches his captain. That has never been the case with Virat. He has not air about himself. He jokes around with us, behaves as if he's our childhood friend," Shami added.

"This leads to a lot of fun on the ground too. Sometimes there's fun banter, sometimes we also end up saying aggressive things to each other but we never mind it because it happens in the heat of the moment."

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Bhuvneshwar Kumar form one of the best fast-bowling line up in the world.

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Bhuvneshwar Kumar form one of the best fast-bowling line up in the world. Under, the captaincy of Virat Kohli, India's bowling attack has played a crucial role in their recent series wins. IN PICS| From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19 Mohammed Shami feels that faith put in by skipper Virat Kohli and the freedom provided by him is the reason behind the flourishing line-up. "It is also indeed a phase which you can maybe attribute to the luck of this Indian team or hard work. But Virat has always been supportive of his fast bowlers while also giving us freedom on the ground. He only jumps in when our plans fail, otherwise we're free as a bowling unit to do as we please. He has always been very supportive," Shami told Cricbuzz. He went on to add that Virat Kohli has never put any pressure on the bowling unit or any individual and in fact jokes around. "As far as our fast-bowling unit or I am concerned as an individual, he has never put any undue pressure on any of us. Usually, there's a doubt in a bowler's mind before he approaches his captain. That has never been the case with Virat. He has not air about himself. He jokes around with us, behaves as if he's our childhood friend," Shami added. "This leads to a lot of fun on the ground too. Sometimes there's fun banter, sometimes we also end up saying aggressive things to each other but we never mind it because it happens in the heat of the moment."

'Virat has always been supportive': Mohammed Shami talks about India's successful fast-bowling unit

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was postponed on Tuesday after COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. BCCI has been looking for a possible window to continue to the cash-rich league in order to avoid hefty losses.&nbsp;

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A number of English counties have offered to host the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season in the month of September. IPL 2021 was been postponed indefinitely owing to the rising cases of COVID-19 across teams.

However, the BCCI treasurer said that the Indian cricket board has not discussed their offer as it is "too early".&nbsp;

"We will explore all the options and see when it's feasible to play those matches and take a call at the right time.

"Their offer has not been discussed yet. It's too early. Right now, our immediate plan is finalise the preparation for the Twenty20 World Cup in India later this year," Dhumal told Reuters.

Dhumal went on to add that he is not surprised that the board received several offers from other countries to host it as IPL is big.&nbsp;

"IPL is huge, and everybody wants to host IPL matches. It has a massive fan following even outside India."

"We trust the BCCI will obviously gather as much information as they can when looking at that window around September and obviously keep us all informed.

"We'll be part of the decision-making process as well, just to make sure that when it's rescheduled, the players and everybody involved are in a safe environment," Bangalore's Director of Cricket Operation Mike Hesson had said in a video while talking about the remainder of the campaign.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was postponed on Tuesday after COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. BCCI has been looking for a possible window to continue to the cash-rich league in order to avoid hefty losses.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was postponed on Tuesday after COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. BCCI has been looking for a possible window to continue to the cash-rich league in order to avoid hefty losses. IN PICS | From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19 A number of English counties have offered to host the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season in the month of September. IPL 2021 was been postponed indefinitely owing to the rising cases of COVID-19 across teams. However, the BCCI treasurer said that the Indian cricket board has not discussed their offer as it is "too early". "We will explore all the options and see when it's feasible to play those matches and take a call at the right time. "Their offer has not been discussed yet. It's too early. Right now, our immediate plan is finalise the preparation for the Twenty20 World Cup in India later this year," Dhumal told Reuters. Dhumal went on to add that he is not surprised that the board received several offers from other countries to host it as IPL is big. "IPL is huge, and everybody wants to host IPL matches. It has a massive fan following even outside India." "We trust the BCCI will obviously gather as much information as they can when looking at that window around September and obviously keep us all informed. "We'll be part of the decision-making process as well, just to make sure that when it's rescheduled, the players and everybody involved are in a safe environment," Bangalore's Director of Cricket Operation Mike Hesson had said in a video while talking about the remainder of the campaign.

'Their offer has not been discussed yet': BCCI treasurer on English counties hosting IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's squad for the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be played against New Zealand from June 18 to June 22 and also for the Tour of England. Several newbies received a call-up to be part of the reserved squad.&nbsp;

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The standby players are Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla, and Abhimanyu Easwaran.&nbsp;

Abhimanyu has good records in First Class and List A cricket to back him up. The Bengal-based batsman has scored 2875 runs in 62 matches at a staggering average of 48.72 as a part of India A squad. Easwaran has also proved his mettle in the longest format as he scored 4401 runs in 64 matches with an average of 43.57 in the First Class.&nbsp;

Abhimanyu was also part of the standby squad during The home series against England. In an interview with Hindustan Times. Easwaran talked about training with stalwarts like skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara.&nbsp;

“We had only heard about it. We got to know how Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara practice. They are very specific. They just do what they would be doing in the match. And when you actually see them do the same thing the next day, it feels great.

"If I can improve as a player in that tour, that will be good. And if I get an opportunity, I will make the most of it," said Easwaran.

The squad will also play the five-match Test series scheduled against England after the WTC finals. Team India will first stop in Southampton where they play New Zealand to decide the first champion of the Test format.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli will lead Team India, whereas, Ajinkya Rahane will be the vice-captain. KL Rahul and Wriddhiman Saha are subject to fitness clearance after undergoing surgery (for Appendicitis) and testing positive for COVID-19 respectively. &nbsp;

<h2>India’s squad:</h2>

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper; subject to fitness clearance).

Standby players:&nbsp;Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's squad for the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be played against New Zealand from June 18 to June 22 and also for the Tour of England.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's squad for the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be played against New Zealand from June 18 to June 22 and also for the Tour of England. Several newbies received a call-up to be part of the reserved squad. ALSO READ: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's exclusion is a little 'surprising', says Aakash Chopra The standby players are Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla, and Abhimanyu Easwaran. Abhimanyu has good records in First Class and List A cricket to back him up. The Bengal-based batsman has scored 2875 runs in 62 matches at a staggering average of 48.72 as a part of India A squad. Easwaran has also proved his mettle in the longest format as he scored 4401 runs in 64 matches with an average of 43.57 in the First Class. Abhimanyu was also part of the standby squad during The home series against England. In an interview with Hindustan Times. Easwaran talked about training with stalwarts like skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. “We had only heard about it. We got to know how Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara practice. They are very specific. They just do what they would be doing in the match. And when you actually see them do the same thing the next day, it feels great. "If I can improve as a player in that tour, that will be good. And if I get an opportunity, I will make the most of it," said Easwaran. The squad will also play the five-match Test series scheduled against England after the WTC finals. Team India will first stop in Southampton where they play New Zealand to decide the first champion of the Test format. Virat Kohli will lead Team India, whereas, Ajinkya Rahane will be the vice-captain. KL Rahul and Wriddhiman Saha are subject to fitness clearance after undergoing surgery (for Appendicitis) and testing positive for COVID-19 respectively. India’s squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper; subject to fitness clearance). Standby players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla

'Had only heard about it': Abhimanyu Easwaran on training with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra feels that opener Prithvi Shaw was badly treated by Team India and his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals last year and said that he always back players like Shaw and Rahane in the T20 format.

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Shaw was dropped from the Indian team after a poor show in the Test series against Australia and got replaced by Shubman Gill, who played defining knocks. The Mumbai-based batsman scored 0 and 2 in the first Test in Adelaide.&nbsp;

"It's one thing that India went on to win the series (Border-Gavaskar trophy) but even then, I felt that he (Prithvi Shaw) shouldn't have been benched after one Test match. Even during last year's IPL, I felt he shouldn't have been dropped. He played a few good innings but couldn't score runs. But I will always back a player who has more runs than Rahane, when you talk of T20 cricket. I'm not saying that Rahane is not a good player, but in T20 cricket you need explosive players like Shaw, Pant, Stoinis and Hetmyer," Nehra said in an interaction with Cricbuzz.

"As far as technique is concerned, for any player it is difficult to adjust. Even during the Adelaide Test, he wasn't a player who had a lot of experience or played 30-40 Test matches. We were talking about a youngster. To drop him on the basis of one Test match was tough," Nehra added.

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw has been left out of the squad in India's Test side for the World Test Championship finals and the tour of England, despite bouncing back to form after great knocks in the domestic season and the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra feels that opener Prithvi Shaw was badly treated by Team India and his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals last year and said that he always back players like Shaw and Rahane in the T20 format.

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra feels that opener Prithvi Shaw was badly treated by Team India and his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals last year and said that he always back players like Shaw and Rahane in the T20 format. ALSO READ: Opener Prithvi Shaw asked to lose weight before being considered for Team India: Reports Shaw was dropped from the Indian team after a poor show in the Test series against Australia and got replaced by Shubman Gill, who played defining knocks. The Mumbai-based batsman scored 0 and 2 in the first Test in Adelaide. "It's one thing that India went on to win the series (Border-Gavaskar trophy) but even then, I felt that he (Prithvi Shaw) shouldn't have been benched after one Test match. Even during last year's IPL, I felt he shouldn't have been dropped. He played a few good innings but couldn't score runs. But I will always back a player who has more runs than Rahane, when you talk of T20 cricket. I'm not saying that Rahane is not a good player, but in T20 cricket you need explosive players like Shaw, Pant, Stoinis and Hetmyer," Nehra said in an interaction with Cricbuzz. "As far as technique is concerned, for any player it is difficult to adjust. Even during the Adelaide Test, he wasn't a player who had a lot of experience or played 30-40 Test matches. We were talking about a youngster. To drop him on the basis of one Test match was tough," Nehra added. Indian opener Prithvi Shaw has been left out of the squad in India's Test side for the World Test Championship finals and the tour of England, despite bouncing back to form after great knocks in the domestic season and the Indian Premier League.

Ashish Nehra feels Prithvi Shaw was poorly treated by Indian team and Delhi Capitals last year

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw was left out of the squad in India's Test side for the World Test Championship finals and the tour of England, despite bouncing back to form after great knocks in the domestic season and the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

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However, Shaw was reportedly asked to shed some weight in order to be considered for selection in Team India. Shaw was dropped from the Indian team after a poor show in the Test series against Australia and got replaced by Shubman Gill, who played defining knocks.&nbsp;

According to a report in the Times of India, the batsman has been told by the BCCI to 'shed a few kilos' if he is to make his way back to the national team.

“Prithvi is still very slow across the turf for a 21-year-old. He needs to shed a few more kilos. He also had concentration issues while fielding in Australia. Shaw has been working hard since he returned from Australia. He has the example of Rishabh Pant right in front of him. If Pant can turn things around in a few months, Prithvi too can do it,” the BCCI source said.

Pant's career took a turn for the best after the Indian wicketkeeper shed few kilos. He outstood as the wicketkeeper and a batsman for Team India by playing a crucial role in breaching the Fortress of Gabba and England series.&nbsp;

“He has to sustain this form for a few more tournaments. He has often been picked on the basis of one good series and then he has struggled in international cricket, He is too good a player to be ignored for long,” the source explained.

Team India will hope to turn into the debut World Test Championship victors when they take on New Zealand one month from now. From that point forward, Virat Kohli's men will direct their concentration toward the marquee England series and desire to charge better compared to what they did last time; Team India lost 1-4 in the 2018 series.

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw was left out of the squad in India's Test side for the World Test Championship finals and the tour of England, despite bouncing back to form after great knocks in the domestic season and the Indian Premier League.

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw was left out of the squad in India's Test side for the World Test Championship finals and the tour of England, despite bouncing back to form after great knocks in the domestic season and the Indian Premier League. ALSO READ: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's exclusion is a little 'surprising', says Aakash Chopra However, Shaw was reportedly asked to shed some weight in order to be considered for selection in Team India. Shaw was dropped from the Indian team after a poor show in the Test series against Australia and got replaced by Shubman Gill, who played defining knocks. According to a report in the Times of India, the batsman has been told by the BCCI to 'shed a few kilos' if he is to make his way back to the national team. “Prithvi is still very slow across the turf for a 21-year-old. He needs to shed a few more kilos. He also had concentration issues while fielding in Australia. Shaw has been working hard since he returned from Australia. He has the example of Rishabh Pant right in front of him. If Pant can turn things around in a few months, Prithvi too can do it,” the BCCI source said. Pant's career took a turn for the best after the Indian wicketkeeper shed few kilos. He outstood as the wicketkeeper and a batsman for Team India by playing a crucial role in breaching the Fortress of Gabba and England series. “He has to sustain this form for a few more tournaments. He has often been picked on the basis of one good series and then he has struggled in international cricket, He is too good a player to be ignored for long,” the source explained. Team India will hope to turn into the debut World Test Championship victors when they take on New Zealand one month from now. From that point forward, Virat Kohli's men will direct their concentration toward the marquee England series and desire to charge better compared to what they did last time; Team India lost 1-4 in the 2018 series.

Opener Prithvi Shaw asked to lose weight before being considered for Team India: Reports

Team India will start arrangements for their long stay in England with an eight-day bio-bubble starting in India on May 25. The group will at that point isolate for a further ten days on appearance in the United Kingdom on June 2.&nbsp;

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Team India will go through over a quarter of a year in England, as they play a five-match Test series against England after the World Test Championship last with New Zealand. The ICC Test Championship last starts off on June 18 in Southampton, while the Test series will start on August 4.&nbsp;

Addressing ANI, a BCCI official in the apprehension of Team India's movement courses of action said about the forthcoming England task. 
“You can expect the boys to come into the bubble on May 25, as it will be an 8-day quarantine period which will not involve just testing against COVID-19, but also there will not be any movement as the boys prepare for the UK schedule. Once in the UK on June 2, the boys will go for another 10-day quarantine. But this time the cricketers can train, as they'll be moving in a charter plane from a bubble in India to a bubble in England. A bubble-to-bubble move lets them train even though there will be continuous testing at all times and no further movement,” the official explained.

With over a month's break between the apocalypse Test Championship last and the beginning of the England Test series, Team India will remain back in England to get adjusted to the conditions. The BCCI official affirmed that players would be permitted to go with their families for the long visit.

“Not just the duration of the tour, the COVID-19 restrictions also mean you cannot move around the place. There will be more than a month’s gap between the Test Championship Final and the opening Test against England at Trent Bridge from August 4. The players will have their families traveling with them,” the BCCI official confirmed.

With the Indian government opening up immunizations for everybody over 18 on May 1, all individuals from the Indian cricket squad are qualified to make their efforts. Shikhar Dhawan as of late got one of the primary dynamic Indian players to get immunized. The BCCI has affirmed that plans are in progress to inoculate every one of the players as quickly as time permits.

“The Indian government has opened vaccination for every person above 18, so the players can take their first dose. But the second dose is the question here. The BCCI is looking at working closely with England and Wales Cricket Board to ensure players can get a second dose in the UK. If that is not approved by the UK government, we will have the vaccine taken from India for the second dose. Let’s see how that works out in the coming days,” the official stated.

Team India will hope to turn into the debut World Test Championship victors when they take on New Zealand one month from now. From that point forward, Virat Kohli's men will direct their concentration toward the marquee England series and desire to charge better compared to what they did last time; Team India lost 1-4 in the 2018 series. 
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Team India will start arrangements for their long stay in England with an eight-day bio-bubble starting in India on May 25. The group will at that point isolate for a further ten days on appearance in the United Kingdom on June 2.

Team India will start arrangements for their long stay in England with an eight-day bio-bubble starting in India on May 25. The group will at that point isolate for a further ten days on appearance in the United Kingdom on June 2. ALSO READ: BCCI announces Team India's squad for World Test Championship finals Team India will go through over a quarter of a year in England, as they play a five-match Test series against England after the World Test Championship last with New Zealand. The ICC Test Championship last starts off on June 18 in Southampton, while the Test series will start on August 4. Addressing ANI, a BCCI official in the apprehension of Team India's movement courses of action said about the forthcoming England task. “You can expect the boys to come into the bubble on May 25, as it will be an 8-day quarantine period which will not involve just testing against COVID-19, but also there will not be any movement as the boys prepare for the UK schedule. Once in the UK on June 2, the boys will go for another 10-day quarantine. But this time the cricketers can train, as they'll be moving in a charter plane from a bubble in India to a bubble in England. A bubble-to-bubble move lets them train even though there will be continuous testing at all times and no further movement,” the official explained. With over a month's break between the apocalypse Test Championship last and the beginning of the England Test series, Team India will remain back in England to get adjusted to the conditions. The BCCI official affirmed that players would be permitted to go with their families for the long visit. “Not just the duration of the tour, the COVID-19 restrictions also mean you cannot move around the place. There will be more than a month’s gap between the Test Championship Final and the opening Test against England at Trent Bridge from August 4. The players will have their families traveling with them,” the BCCI official confirmed. With the Indian government opening up immunizations for everybody over 18 on May 1, all individuals from the Indian cricket squad are qualified to make their efforts. Shikhar Dhawan as of late got one of the primary dynamic Indian players to get immunized. The BCCI has affirmed that plans are in progress to inoculate every one of the players as quickly as time permits. “The Indian government has opened vaccination for every person above 18, so the players can take their first dose. But the second dose is the question here. The BCCI is looking at working closely with England and Wales Cricket Board to ensure players can get a second dose in the UK. If that is not approved by the UK government, we will have the vaccine taken from India for the second dose. Let’s see how that works out in the coming days,” the official stated. Team India will hope to turn into the debut World Test Championship victors when they take on New Zealand one month from now. From that point forward, Virat Kohli's men will direct their concentration toward the marquee England series and desire to charge better compared to what they did last time; Team India lost 1-4 in the 2018 series.

Team India to undergo two quarantines before World Test Championship

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India's squad for the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be played against New Zealand from June 18 to June 22.&nbsp;

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The squad will also play the five-match Test series scheduled against England after the WTC finals. Team India will first stop in Southampton where they play New Zealand to decide the first champion of the Test format.&nbsp;

India ended on top of the World Test Championship points table after beating England by 3-1 at home and their heroic victory against Australia in the Land Down Under.

Virat Kohli will lead Team India, whereas, Ajinkya Rahane will be the vice-captain. KL Rahul and Wriddhiman Saha are subject to fitness clearance after undergoing surgery (for Appendicitis) and testing positive for COVID-19 respectively. &nbsp;

<h2>India’s squad:</h2>

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper; subject to fitness clearance).

Standby players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India's squad for the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be played against New Zealand from June 18 to June 22.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India's squad for the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be played against New Zealand from June 18 to June 22. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma announce campaign for raising funds for COVID The squad will also play the five-match Test series scheduled against England after the WTC finals. Team India will first stop in Southampton where they play New Zealand to decide the first champion of the Test format. India ended on top of the World Test Championship points table after beating England by 3-1 at home and their heroic victory against Australia in the Land Down Under. Virat Kohli will lead Team India, whereas, Ajinkya Rahane will be the vice-captain. KL Rahul and Wriddhiman Saha are subject to fitness clearance after undergoing surgery (for Appendicitis) and testing positive for COVID-19 respectively. India’s squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper; subject to fitness clearance). Standby players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla

BCCI announces Team India's squad for World Test Championship finals

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday talked about the COVID-19 outbreak inside the Indian Premier League bio-bubble. The former Indian skipper said that the reason behind the outbreak remains unclear.&nbsp;

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The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was suspended on Tuesday after a number of cases for coronavirus were detected across the franchises. In an interview with the Indian Express, Sourav Ganguly was asked whether a breach in the bio-bubble the reason behind the surge in cases in IPL.&nbsp;

"I don’t think so. The report we got is that there’s no breach of the bubble. How it happened is very difficult to say. How so many people are getting (infected) in the country is also very difficult to say," Ganguly said in response.

Ganguly went on to say that the decision to host the cash-rich T20 league across multiple cities in India as there were only a few cases in the country at that time.&nbsp;

"When we decided, the number was not even close to this. We did the England tour successfully," Ganguly said.

"It (holding the tournament in the UAE) was discussed, but the (COVID-19 cases) in India in February was (virtually) nothing. It has just gone through the roof in the last three weeks. Before that it was nothing. We discussed about the UAE but then decided to do it in India," he added.

"As I said, when we decided all this, there was no (Covid spike) in India. So it’s very easy to say now (that tournament could have been held in only one city), but when this tournament was organised, Covid numbers (in India) were nothing. We started with Mumbai and finished there without any case. And Mumbai was very high (number of active Covid cases) then," he further said.

BCCI chief further assured safe travel for all the foreign contingent part of IPL to their countries.&nbsp;

"They will all be fine. They are all looked after and they will all reach home. The Australians will reach the Maldives tomorrow, finish their quarantine and then reach Australia safely. So I don’t see any issue," the former India captain said.

On being asked if the BCCI have any window in mind to resume the IPL season, Ganguly replied: "We will see. It’s too early to say."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to lose over INR 2000 crore (US$ 217 million) of the broadcast and sponsorship money from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across teams.

The BCCI was forced to postpone the IPL 2021 after multiple cases of COVID-19 were reported among players and support staff from Ahmedabad and New Delhi in the last couple of days.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday talked about the COVID-19 outbreak inside the Indian Premier League bio-bubble. The former Indian skipper said that the reason behind the outbreak remains unclear.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday talked about the COVID-19 outbreak inside the Indian Premier League bio-bubble. The former Indian skipper said that the reason behind the outbreak remains unclear. IN PICS| From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19 The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was suspended on Tuesday after a number of cases for coronavirus were detected across the franchises. In an interview with the Indian Express, Sourav Ganguly was asked whether a breach in the bio-bubble the reason behind the surge in cases in IPL. "I don’t think so. The report we got is that there’s no breach of the bubble. How it happened is very difficult to say. How so many people are getting (infected) in the country is also very difficult to say," Ganguly said in response. Ganguly went on to say that the decision to host the cash-rich T20 league across multiple cities in India as there were only a few cases in the country at that time. "When we decided, the number was not even close to this. We did the England tour successfully," Ganguly said. "It (holding the tournament in the UAE) was discussed, but the (COVID-19 cases) in India in February was (virtually) nothing. It has just gone through the roof in the last three weeks. Before that it was nothing. We discussed about the UAE but then decided to do it in India," he added. "As I said, when we decided all this, there was no (Covid spike) in India. So it’s very easy to say now (that tournament could have been held in only one city), but when this tournament was organised, Covid numbers (in India) were nothing. We started with Mumbai and finished there without any case. And Mumbai was very high (number of active Covid cases) then," he further said. BCCI chief further assured safe travel for all the foreign contingent part of IPL to their countries. "They will all be fine. They are all looked after and they will all reach home. The Australians will reach the Maldives tomorrow, finish their quarantine and then reach Australia safely. So I don’t see any issue," the former India captain said. On being asked if the BCCI have any window in mind to resume the IPL season, Ganguly replied: "We will see. It’s too early to say." The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to lose over INR 2000 crore (US$ 217 million) of the broadcast and sponsorship money from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across teams. The BCCI was forced to postpone the IPL 2021 after multiple cases of COVID-19 were reported among players and support staff from Ahmedabad and New Delhi in the last couple of days.

'No breach of the bubble': BCCI president Sourav Ganguly talks about COVID-19 cases in IPL 2021

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar agreed to BCCI's decision to indefinitely suspend IPL 2021 looking at the current COVID situation in India. Akhtar had pointed out a few weeks ago that IPL should not be held amidst such a crisis in the country.&nbsp;

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"When I said a couple of weeks ago that the IPL should be stopped this year, there were emotions behind it. And it was that there is a national catastrophe that is taking place in India. People are dying. And I made the appeal because there were 4 lakh cases being reported a day. During such times, IPL cannot take place, the pomp and show cannot take place," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.

"I didn’t have a problem with people not making money. People have been making money since 2008. If they don’t make money for a year, what trouble will they get into? People are dying and you cannot have pomp and show. It’s a national disaster. So as a neighbour, I was requesting that the IPL should be stopped."

Akhtar also pointed out that bio-secure bubbles are not the way going forward. He pointed out the flaws of bio-bubbles during PSL and then pointed out the similar outcome during IPL.&nbsp;

"IPL was never viable. We made a bio-secure bubble in the PSL and it completely flopped. India tried and the same happened there. In UAE and England, we would have had it. Over here, even people working in hotels are not safe. They don’t remain in bio-secure bubble. International cricket can take place in a bubble, but not franchise cricket because the entire world comes. The IPL is not a small event," Akhtar added.

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar agreed to BCCI's decision to indefinitely suspend IPL 2021 looking at the current COVID situation in India. Akhtar had pointed out a few weeks ago that IPL should not be held amidst such a crisis in the country.

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar agreed to BCCI's decision to indefinitely suspend IPL 2021 looking at the current COVID situation in India. Akhtar had pointed out a few weeks ago that IPL should not be held amidst such a crisis in the country. ALSO READ: 'He is a world-class player and he can walk into any team': Tabraiz Shamsi on AB de Villiers possible international return "When I said a couple of weeks ago that the IPL should be stopped this year, there were emotions behind it. And it was that there is a national catastrophe that is taking place in India. People are dying. And I made the appeal because there were 4 lakh cases being reported a day. During such times, IPL cannot take place, the pomp and show cannot take place," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel. "I didn’t have a problem with people not making money. People have been making money since 2008. If they don’t make money for a year, what trouble will they get into? People are dying and you cannot have pomp and show. It’s a national disaster. So as a neighbour, I was requesting that the IPL should be stopped." Akhtar also pointed out that bio-secure bubbles are not the way going forward. He pointed out the flaws of bio-bubbles during PSL and then pointed out the similar outcome during IPL. "IPL was never viable. We made a bio-secure bubble in the PSL and it completely flopped. India tried and the same happened there. In UAE and England, we would have had it. Over here, even people working in hotels are not safe. They don’t remain in bio-secure bubble. International cricket can take place in a bubble, but not franchise cricket because the entire world comes. The IPL is not a small event," Akhtar added.

'It’s a national disaster': Shoaib Akhtar agrees with BCCI's decision to suspend IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to lose over INR 2000 crore (US$ 217 million) of the broadcast and sponsorship money from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across teams.<o:p></o:p>

The BCCI was forced to postpone the IPL 2021 after multiple cases of COVID-19 were reported among players and support staff from Ahmedabad and New Delhi in the last couple of days. <o:p></o:p>

“We would be losing anything between Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 crore for the midway postponement of this season. I would say something in the range of Rs 2200 crore will be closer to accurate estimation,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.<o:p></o:p>

The 60-match T20 tournament was set to conclude on May 30 in Ahmedabad. However, the postponement came after 29 completed matches as the dreaded virus halts the T20 tournament.<o:p></o:p>

The biggest deficit for the BCCI is the money from Star Sports – for the broadcast rights – of the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

If the host broadcaster pays the amount on a per match basis then it would be around INR 1580 crore out of the INR 3270 crore for the full tournament.<o:p></o:p>

If Star pays per match, then the amount for 29 matches would be Rs 1580 crore approximately out of what would have been Rs 3270 crore for a full tournament. This means a loss of Rs 1690 crore for the Board.<o:p></o:p>

Similarly, the BCCI is likely to get less than the half amount agreed with mobile manufacturers VIVO – IPL’s title sponsors. Additionally, more sponsors like Unacademy, Dream11, CRed, Upstox, and Tata Motors, who pay in the range of Rs 120 crore each. Some subsidiary sponsors are also there.<o:p></o:p>

“Slash all the payments by half or a bit less and you will be reaching a loss in the range of 2200 crore. The actual losses could be much more but this is a back of the hand calculation for the season,” the official said.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from agencies)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to lose over INR 2000 crore (US$ 217 million) of the broadcast and sponsorship money from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across teams.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to lose over INR 2000 crore (US$ 217 million) of the broadcast and sponsorship money from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across teams. The BCCI was forced to postpone the IPL 2021 after multiple cases of COVID-19 were reported among players and support staff from Ahmedabad and New Delhi in the last couple of days. “We would be losing anything between Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 crore for the midway postponement of this season. I would say something in the range of Rs 2200 crore will be closer to accurate estimation,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity. The 60-match T20 tournament was set to conclude on May 30 in Ahmedabad. However, the postponement came after 29 completed matches as the dreaded virus halts the T20 tournament. The biggest deficit for the BCCI is the money from Star Sports – for the broadcast rights – of the tournament. If the host broadcaster pays the amount on a per match basis then it would be around INR 1580 crore out of the INR 3270 crore for the full tournament. If Star pays per match, then the amount for 29 matches would be Rs 1580 crore approximately out of what would have been Rs 3270 crore for a full tournament. This means a loss of Rs 1690 crore for the Board. Similarly, the BCCI is likely to get less than the half amount agreed with mobile manufacturers VIVO – IPL’s title sponsors. Additionally, more sponsors like Unacademy, Dream11, CRed, Upstox, and Tata Motors, who pay in the range of Rs 120 crore each. Some subsidiary sponsors are also there. “Slash all the payments by half or a bit less and you will be reaching a loss in the range of 2200 crore. The actual losses could be much more but this is a back of the hand calculation for the season,” the official said. (With inputs from agencies)

BCCI set to incur losses of over USD 217 million after IPL 2021 postponement

The progressing version of the Indian Premier League has been suspended with quick impact and deferred to a later date, which could be declared soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has accepted the call in the midst of the developing Covid-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

On Monday, two Kolkata Knight Riders players, Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier, tested positive for COVID, spiraling the T20 league into a profound crisis. Later in the day, it was likewise uncovered that three of Chennai Super Kings' reserved alcove staff, including bowling coach Laxmipathy Balaji who was in closeness with the players, tested positive, adding to the woes.&nbsp;

After Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi Capitals' Amit Mishra additionally tried positive for Covid-19, it was concluded that the league would be indefinitely suspended.

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"The Indian Premier League Governing Council IPL GC and Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI in an emergency meeting has unanimously decided to postpone IPL 2021 season, with immediate effect.

"The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved in organising the IPL. This decision was taken keeping the safety, health and wellbeing of all the stakeholders in mind," BCCI stated in a release.&nbsp;

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Twitter was buzzing as soon as the news broke out. Here are few reactions of the same:

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I guess it became inevitable in the last couple of days.....Look forward to calling the action in happier times. The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> is a great event and I hope it returns stronger when the world is what we knew it to be
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A day without IPL match 😩 <a href="https://t.co/cUfd7dDwOf">pic.twitter.com/cUfd7dDwOf</a>
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Breaking News: IPL to continue over Zoom Calls as book cricket. 
 
KKR last in that too.
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Only way IPL can be conducted now <a href="https://t.co/c73ethA9pL">pic.twitter.com/c73ethA9pL</a>
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With cases currently crawling into the bio-secure bubble also, an extreme choice must be made. Recently, it was additionally detailed that the gadgets used to monitor the players are faulty.&nbsp;

While there is no lucidity concerning when the IPL will continue, a few reports propose that there could be a one-week break before the competition moves and restarts.

The progressing version of the Indian Premier League has been suspended with quick impact and deferred to a later date, which could be declared soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has accepted the call in the midst of the developing Covid-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble.

The progressing version of the Indian Premier League has been suspended with quick impact and deferred to a later date, which could be declared soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has accepted the call in the midst of the developing Covid-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble. On Monday, two Kolkata Knight Riders players, Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier, tested positive for COVID, spiraling the T20 league into a profound crisis. Later in the day, it was likewise uncovered that three of Chennai Super Kings' reserved alcove staff, including bowling coach Laxmipathy Balaji who was in closeness with the players, tested positive, adding to the woes. After Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi Capitals' Amit Mishra additionally tried positive for Covid-19, it was concluded that the league would be indefinitely suspended. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 suspended indefinitely owing to COVID-19 cases across teams "The Indian Premier League Governing Council IPL GC and Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI in an emergency meeting has unanimously decided to postpone IPL 2021 season, with immediate effect. "The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved in organising the IPL. This decision was taken keeping the safety, health and wellbeing of all the stakeholders in mind," BCCI stated in a release. ALSO READ: Didn’t wish to compromise on safety of all involved in IPL 2021: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Twitter was buzzing as soon as the news broke out. Here are few reactions of the same: I guess it became inevitable in the last couple of days.....Look forward to calling the action in happier times. The #IPL is a great event and I hope it returns stronger when the world is what we knew it to be — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 4, 2021 × A day without IPL match 😩 pic.twitter.com/cUfd7dDwOf — COLONEL (@CloudyCrick) May 3, 2021 × Breaking News: IPL to continue over Zoom Calls as book cricket. KKR last in that too. — Abijit Ganguly (@AbijitG) May 4, 2021 × Only way IPL can be conducted now pic.twitter.com/c73ethA9pL — Harsh Deshwal (@IamHarshDeshwal) May 4, 2021 × IPL's bio bubble right now: pic.twitter.com/TwjUKbJ0Q8 — Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 3, 2021 × With cases currently crawling into the bio-secure bubble also, an extreme choice must be made. Recently, it was additionally detailed that the gadgets used to monitor the players are faulty. While there is no lucidity concerning when the IPL will continue, a few reports propose that there could be a one-week break before the competition moves and restarts.

'It was inevitable': Twitter blows up as IPL 2021 gets postponed indefinitely

The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 has been indefinitely suspended more players tested positive for COVID-19. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the BCCI.

BCCI indefinitely suspends IPL 2021 after more players test COVID-19 positive

The T20 World Cup planned for India between October 18-November 15 could move to the United Arab Emirates if the Covid-19 circumstance in the nation doesn't improve. Albeit the Indian cricket board, BCCI hasn't surrendered any expectations of facilitating it, taking the Cup to the UAE is the alternate course of action, and not a trade with Australia, who will have the 2022 T20 World Cup.

“It’s too early to say what will happen. But the contingency plan is that it would go to UAE with the hosting rights staying with BCCI,” said Dhiraj Malhotra - BCCI and the tournament director of the World Cup.

Before the most recent flood in Covid contaminations in the country, BCCI had shortlisted Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dharamsala, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow as the nine host venues. In any case, the seriousness of the second influx of contaminations has caused colossal worry with India's wellbeing foundation going under a ton of strain.

The Indian board has no alternative except to trust that the wellbeing circumstance will improve and travel boycotts forced by a few nations to be lifted before they would like to arrange the world occasion. It is perceived that occurs, keeping the World Cup in India without spectators would be the favored alternative before they settle on the emergency course of action.&nbsp;

The T20 World Cup this year will be a 16-team affair with teams to declare their squads one month before the tournament. There are four grounds in the UAE where global matches can be facilitated, and should the need emerge that choice will be actuated. The eight-team IPL was effectively arranged in the UAE a year ago.

The T20 World Cup planned for India between October 18-November 15 could move to the United Arab Emirates if the Covid-19 circumstance in the nation doesn't improve.

The T20 World Cup planned for India between October 18-November 15 could move to the United Arab Emirates if the Covid-19 circumstance in the nation doesn't improve. Albeit the Indian cricket board, BCCI hasn't surrendered any expectations of facilitating it, taking the Cup to the UAE is the alternate course of action, and not a trade with Australia, who will have the 2022 T20 World Cup. “It’s too early to say what will happen. But the contingency plan is that it would go to UAE with the hosting rights staying with BCCI,” said Dhiraj Malhotra - BCCI and the tournament director of the World Cup. Before the most recent flood in Covid contaminations in the country, BCCI had shortlisted Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Dharamsala, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow as the nine host venues. In any case, the seriousness of the second influx of contaminations has caused colossal worry with India's wellbeing foundation going under a ton of strain. The Indian board has no alternative except to trust that the wellbeing circumstance will improve and travel boycotts forced by a few nations to be lifted before they would like to arrange the world occasion. It is perceived that occurs, keeping the World Cup in India without spectators would be the favored alternative before they settle on the emergency course of action. The T20 World Cup this year will be a 16-team affair with teams to declare their squads one month before the tournament. There are four grounds in the UAE where global matches can be facilitated, and should the need emerge that choice will be actuated. The eight-team IPL was effectively arranged in the UAE a year ago.

BCCI to retain the hosting rights even if T20 World Cup is held in UAE

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers talked about the win against Kolkata Knight Riders, plans of coming out of retirement for South Africa, batting at number five for RCB, Glenn Maxwell's form and more.

AB de Villiers talks about coming out of retirement for South Africa

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum talks about the defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, Varun Chakaravarthy's spell and more.

AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell took the game away: KKR's Brendon McCullum

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced annual player retainership 2020-21 for Team India (Senior Men) for the period from October 2020 to September 2021.

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A total of 28 cricketers were awarded central contracts in four categories.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah remain in the highest payment bracket (Grade A+) which is Rs 7 crore.&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya was upgraded to Grade A, which is worth Rs 5 crore. Newbies Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj entered the list at Grade C which is worth Rs 1 crore.&nbsp;

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was demoted to Grade B (worth Rs 3 crore). Kedar Jadhav was not offered the contract this time.&nbsp;

<h2>COMPLETE LIST:&nbsp;</h2>

GRADE A+ (Rs 7 crore): Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah.

GRADE A (Rs 5 crore): R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya.

GRADE B (Rs 3 crore): Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Agarwal.

GRADE C (Rs 1 crore): Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Shubman Gill, Hanuma Vihari , Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj. 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced annual player retainership 2020-21 for Team India (Senior Men) for the period from October 2020 to September 2021.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced annual player retainership 2020-21 for Team India (Senior Men) for the period from October 2020 to September 2021. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- WATCH: Sanju Samson's stunning one-handed catch against Delhi Capitals A total of 28 cricketers were awarded central contracts in four categories. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah remain in the highest payment bracket (Grade A+) which is Rs 7 crore. Hardik Pandya was upgraded to Grade A, which is worth Rs 5 crore. Newbies Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj entered the list at Grade C which is worth Rs 1 crore. Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was demoted to Grade B (worth Rs 3 crore). Kedar Jadhav was not offered the contract this time. COMPLETE LIST: GRADE A+ (Rs 7 crore): Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah. GRADE A (Rs 5 crore): R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya. GRADE B (Rs 3 crore): Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Agarwal. GRADE C (Rs 1 crore): Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Shubman Gill, Hanuma Vihari , Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj.

BCCI  announces annual player retainership 2020-21 for Team India: Virat and Rohit retain top spot

Chennai will witness on Friday the first clash of Indian Premier League 2021, the second avatar of the pandemic-era tournament in eight months, after the 2020 edition had to be postponed to November and moved to UAE.

The inaugural match of the cricketing extravaganza will see the clash between reigning champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Last year's final was held on November 10th in Dubai.

For the Indian players who are national team members, it's been relentless cricket since then. From Dubai, they went straight to Australia for a full-fledged tour. After returning from Australia, they hosted a gruelling series against&nbsp;England. The last game was on March 28th.&nbsp;

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After that, they went into their respective IPL team camps. First to the bio-secure bubbles, then training, and now, back to action. In short, the pandemic has not stopped the play for them.

But COVID-19 is very much in the minds of cricketers and organisers alike. Several players, some coaches and officials have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past months. There are going to be restrictions on attendance, and calls have been made to relocate matches.

One of the venues is in Mumbai, which is facing one of the worst spikes of Covid cases.

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Matches in Mumbai are scheduled from April 10 to 25, at Wankhede stadium. Some local residents have already written a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, asking for a change of location in view of the spike. Though spectators are not allowed, there are concerns about large number of people gathering to see the cricketers passing by in their buses.&nbsp;

There are also worries that the tournament could turn into a super-spreader event.

But the show, it appears, will go on. IPL 2021 will be held in six cities - Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, and Kolkata. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium Ahmedabad on May 30th. &nbsp;

And the Board of Control for Cricket in India is leaving no stones unturned to pull it off.

“COVID-19 cases are increasing, so BCCI has taken all precautions for IPL," assured BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla

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"Only six venues have been kept for the tournament, bio-bubble has been created, members of the squad have also been increased. The tournament will go on without any audience,” he added.

The Indian cricketing body has ruled out shifting IPL from Mumbai. But it has put in place a number of restrictions and precautionary measures.

Besides the decision to have no spectators, BCCI will ensure that the squads, support staff and other stakeholders are in bio-bubbles till the tournament finishes. There will be 'bio-bubble enforcers' and Covid tests on a regular basis for all involved in the event.

Check-in counters specifically for the IPL squads and support staff have been requested at airports of the hosting cities. &nbsp;

Bio-bubble integrity officers will make it mandatory for players and staff to wear masks before leaving hotel rooms. They will have to wear masks in order to use the common areas of the hotels. It will be ensured that they wear masks before leaving the grounds.

A few players and officials have already tested positive for the dreaded virus.&nbsp;This includes former India wicketkeeper Kiran More&nbsp;and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams.

In spite of the odds, BCCI is hoping to repeat the feat it pulled off in the UAE last year.&nbsp;

It's indeed all fingers crossed, for bringing to you what was known as the father of all entertainment.

Chennai will witness on Friday the first clash of Indian Premier League 2021, the second avatar of the pandemic-era tournament in eight months, after the 2020 edition had to be postponed to November and moved to UAE.

Chennai will witness on Friday the first clash of Indian Premier League 2021, the second avatar of the pandemic-era tournament in eight months, after the 2020 edition had to be postponed to November and moved to UAE. The inaugural match of the cricketing extravaganza will see the clash between reigning champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Last year's final was held on November 10th in Dubai. For the Indian players who are national team members, it's been relentless cricket since then. From Dubai, they went straight to Australia for a full-fledged tour. After returning from Australia, they hosted a gruelling series against England. The last game was on March 28th. ALSO READ: VVS Laxman to WION: IPL biggest game-changer for Indian cricket After that, they went into their respective IPL team camps. First to the bio-secure bubbles, then training, and now, back to action. In short, the pandemic has not stopped the play for them. But COVID-19 is very much in the minds of cricketers and organisers alike. Several players, some coaches and officials have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past months. There are going to be restrictions on attendance, and calls have been made to relocate matches. One of the venues is in Mumbai, which is facing one of the worst spikes of Covid cases. IN PICS | From MS Dhoni to Imran Tahir: Five oldest players in IPL 2021 Matches in Mumbai are scheduled from April 10 to 25, at Wankhede stadium. Some local residents have already written a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, asking for a change of location in view of the spike. Though spectators are not allowed, there are concerns about large number of people gathering to see the cricketers passing by in their buses. There are also worries that the tournament could turn into a super-spreader event. But the show, it appears, will go on. IPL 2021 will be held in six cities - Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, and Kolkata. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium Ahmedabad on May 30th. And the Board of Control for Cricket in India is leaving no stones unturned to pull it off. “COVID-19 cases are increasing, so BCCI has taken all precautions for IPL," assured BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla ALSO READ: Key players set to miss first IPL 2021 match of their teams "Only six venues have been kept for the tournament, bio-bubble has been created, members of the squad have also been increased. The tournament will go on without any audience,” he added. The Indian cricketing body has ruled out shifting IPL from Mumbai. But it has put in place a number of restrictions and precautionary measures. Besides the decision to have no spectators, BCCI will ensure that the squads, support staff and other stakeholders are in bio-bubbles till the tournament finishes. There will be 'bio-bubble enforcers' and Covid tests on a regular basis for all involved in the event. Check-in counters specifically for the IPL squads and support staff have been requested at airports of the hosting cities. Bio-bubble integrity officers will make it mandatory for players and staff to wear masks before leaving hotel rooms. They will have to wear masks in order to use the common areas of the hotels. It will be ensured that they wear masks before leaving the grounds. A few players and officials have already tested positive for the dreaded virus. This includes former India wicketkeeper Kiran More and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams. In spite of the odds, BCCI is hoping to repeat the feat it pulled off in the UAE last year. It's indeed all fingers crossed, for bringing to you what was known as the father of all entertainment.

Show must go on: How will BCCI pull off IPL 2021, the second tournament in the pandemic era?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host its seventh Apex Council meeting on April 16. The major points on the agenda for the Apex Council meeting are the ICC T20 World Cup in India, the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, FTP for international women’s cricket, domestic season among others. <o:p></o:p>

There are as many as 14 discussions points on the agenda for the seventh Apex Council ‘special meeting’. Besides the mentioned points, discussions on Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and representation by Telangana Cricket Association and appointment of support staff for women’s team. <o:p></o:p>

"Notice is hereby given that the 7th Apex Council Meeting (Special Meeting) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India ("BCCI) will be held on the 16th of April, 2021," read the letter from BCCI secretary Jay Shah to the members, accessed by WION.

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Moreover, Bihar Cricket Association’s (BCA) organization of a T20 league despite BCCI’s warning is also to be discussed in the Apex Council meeting. <o:p></o:p>

Women’s cricket in India has been a topic of debate among cricket fans. While there’s no clarity about international women’s FTP, the BCCI will also hold talks around the matter while also discussing the appointment of support staff for the Indian women’s cricket team.

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Furthermore, talks surrounding the affiliation of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) will also take place. An update on NCA RFP, IPL digital RFP will also be provided in the Apex Council meeting, set to be held on April 16.<o:p></o:p>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host its seventh Apex Council meeting on April 16. The major points on the agenda for the Apex Council meeting are the ICC T20 World Cup in India, the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, FTP for international women’s cricket, domestic season among others.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to host its seventh Apex Council meeting on April 16. The major points on the agenda for the Apex Council meeting are the ICC T20 World Cup in India, the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, FTP for international women’s cricket, domestic season among others. There are as many as 14 discussions points on the agenda for the seventh Apex Council ‘special meeting’. Besides the mentioned points, discussions on Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and representation by Telangana Cricket Association and appointment of support staff for women’s team. "Notice is hereby given that the 7th Apex Council Meeting (Special Meeting) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India ("BCCI) will be held on the 16th of April, 2021," read the letter from BCCI secretary Jay Shah to the members, accessed by WION. ALSO READ: ICC has back-up plans for T20 World Cup in India: Interim CEO Geoff Allardice Moreover, Bihar Cricket Association’s (BCA) organization of a T20 league despite BCCI’s warning is also to be discussed in the Apex Council meeting. Women’s cricket in India has been a topic of debate among cricket fans. While there’s no clarity about international women’s FTP, the BCCI will also hold talks around the matter while also discussing the appointment of support staff for the Indian women’s cricket team. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: SRH pacer T Natarajan reveals precious MS Dhoni advice from last season Furthermore, talks surrounding the affiliation of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) will also take place. An update on NCA RFP, IPL digital RFP will also be provided in the Apex Council meeting, set to be held on April 16.

BCCI Apex Council meeting on April 16 with T20 WC, women's cricket FTP, 2028 Olympics on agenda

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday provided an update on the schedule of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in India. The IPL 2021 is scheduled to commence on April 9 but with India registering over 1 lakh coronavirus cases, questions were raised whether IPL 2021 would go ahead as per schedule. Ganguly has now cleared the air regarding the doubts.

Ganguly’s comments come after the Maharashtra government announced weekend lockdown to curb the spread of the dreaded COVID-19.&nbsp;

"Everything will go on as per schedule," Ganguly told ANI.&nbsp;

Maharashtra is set to undergo strict weekend lockdown from Friday 8pm to Monday 7 am, said state Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik adding that essential services and basic transportation such as buses, trains and taxis will be allowed. 
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is to host 10 IPL 2021 matches from April 10-25 with the first match scheduled to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and three-time winners Chennai Super Kings.

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Four franchises -- Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals have set up their base in Mumbai as of now. Whereas the fifth Mumbai-based franchise Kolkata Knight Riders will move to Chennai after playing their season opener against SunRisers Hyderabad on April 11.

The BCCI is also mulling players’ vaccination ahead of the showpiece T20 tournament. The BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has said that the board will get in touch with the Health Ministry for players' vaccination.&nbsp;

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"In order to cope with this coronavirus rise, I think the only solution is to get vaccinated. BCCI is also thinking on those lines that players should be vaccinated. Nobody knows when coronavirus is going to end and you can't give a deadline that by this time frame, it will not be there so players can play easily. So, I think now will have to think over that. Vaccination should be done for the players also," Shukla told ANI.&nbsp;

IPL 2021 is set to start from April 9 with RCB taking on MI in the season opener in Chennai.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday provided an update on the schedule of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in India.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday provided an update on the schedule of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in India. The IPL 2021 is scheduled to commence on April 9 but with India registering over 1 lakh coronavirus cases, questions were raised whether IPL 2021 would go ahead as per schedule. Ganguly has now cleared the air regarding the doubts. Ganguly’s comments come after the Maharashtra government announced weekend lockdown to curb the spread of the dreaded COVID-19. "Everything will go on as per schedule," Ganguly told ANI. Maharashtra is set to undergo strict weekend lockdown from Friday 8pm to Monday 7 am, said state Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik adding that essential services and basic transportation such as buses, trains and taxis will be allowed. Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is to host 10 IPL 2021 matches from April 10-25 with the first match scheduled to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and three-time winners Chennai Super Kings. ALSO READ: What does cricket’s law book say on Fakhar Zaman-Quinton de Kock run-out incident? Four franchises -- Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals have set up their base in Mumbai as of now. Whereas the fifth Mumbai-based franchise Kolkata Knight Riders will move to Chennai after playing their season opener against SunRisers Hyderabad on April 11. The BCCI is also mulling players’ vaccination ahead of the showpiece T20 tournament. The BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has said that the board will get in touch with the Health Ministry for players' vaccination. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Rajeev Shukla confident that tournament will go ahead 'without any problem' "In order to cope with this coronavirus rise, I think the only solution is to get vaccinated. BCCI is also thinking on those lines that players should be vaccinated. Nobody knows when coronavirus is going to end and you can't give a deadline that by this time frame, it will not be there so players can play easily. So, I think now will have to think over that. Vaccination should be done for the players also," Shukla told ANI. IPL 2021 is set to start from April 9 with RCB taking on MI in the season opener in Chennai.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly provides update on IPL 2021 scheduling amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president Mohammed Azharuddin on Sunday said that the association will offer its facilities to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct the upcoming 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in `safe and secure` venues.

Taking to Twitter Azharuddin wrote, "In these difficult times there is all the more reasons for us to stand by each other. Hyderabad Cricket Association would like to offer its facilities to @BCCI to ensure that IPL2021 is conducted in safe and secure venues."

Amid a daily spike in the coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the IPL Governing Council (GC) is thinking of shifting the Mumbai matches to some other venue, with Hyderabad and Indore on standby.

Things haven`t looked too bright in Mumbai with groundstaff at the Wankhede Stadium testing positive for coronavirus. With cases rising in the state of Maharashtra, IPL franchises have started feeling a little wary and are keeping fingers crossed with the 14th edition of the league set to get underway from April 9.

Wankhede is set to host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25. The first match at the Mumbai stadium is slated to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings."We are keeping a close eye on each venue regarding Covid-19 cases, as of now no decision has been taken but Indore and Hyderabad are on standby. Will see what to be done, health and safety of players is of utmost importance," a source had told ANI.

Four franchises -- Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals -- have set up their base in Mumbai as of now.

Ahead of the high-octane IPL clash between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium, the Delhi-based franchise has suffered a huge blow as all-rounder Axar Patel has tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.&nbsp;

Former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president Mohammed Azharuddin on Sunday said that the association will offer its facilities to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct the upcoming 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in `safe and secure` venues.

Former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president Mohammed Azharuddin on Sunday said that the association will offer its facilities to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct the upcoming 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in `safe and secure` venues. Taking to Twitter Azharuddin wrote, "In these difficult times there is all the more reasons for us to stand by each other. Hyderabad Cricket Association would like to offer its facilities to @BCCI to ensure that IPL2021 is conducted in safe and secure venues." Amid a daily spike in the coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the IPL Governing Council (GC) is thinking of shifting the Mumbai matches to some other venue, with Hyderabad and Indore on standby. Things haven`t looked too bright in Mumbai with groundstaff at the Wankhede Stadium testing positive for coronavirus. With cases rising in the state of Maharashtra, IPL franchises have started feeling a little wary and are keeping fingers crossed with the 14th edition of the league set to get underway from April 9. Wankhede is set to host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25. The first match at the Mumbai stadium is slated to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings."We are keeping a close eye on each venue regarding Covid-19 cases, as of now no decision has been taken but Indore and Hyderabad are on standby. Will see what to be done, health and safety of players is of utmost importance," a source had told ANI. Four franchises -- Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals -- have set up their base in Mumbai as of now. Ahead of the high-octane IPL clash between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium, the Delhi-based franchise has suffered a huge blow as all-rounder Axar Patel has tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.

IPL 2021: Hyderabad Cricket Association would like to offer its facilities to BCCI, says Azharuddin

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) National Cricket Academy (NCA) has conducted two Fast Track Level 2 coaching courses of international cricketers and cricketers who have played over 75 First-Class matches in what was a first-of-its-kind initiative. The courses were divided into two phases keeping the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in mind.&nbsp;

The Hybrid Model coaching courses were delivered online and physically as well. Phase 1 of the course was held online over four days whereas Phase 2 was conducted at the NCA in Bengaluru across four more days.

Some of the attendees included the likes of Hrishikesh Kanitkar, Abhinav Mukund, Ramesh Powar, Wasim Jaffer, Sarandeep Singh, Debashish Mohanty, Vinay Kumar, Lakshmipathy Balaji and Robin Uthappa.

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A wide array of topics was covered, including Skill Acquisition, Applied Biomechanics in Pace Bowling, Spin Bowling, Batting, Wicket-Keeping, Building Social and Personal Competence, Video Analysis etc.&nbsp;

Mr Sourav Ganguly, President, BCCI: "The experience gained through the rigours of playing first-class and international cricket coupled with knowledge of the technical and tactical intricacies of our game makes for a great combination for a coach. I believe we have some of the best coaching talents in the world and these courses conducted by the NCA will greatly benefit not only those that have participated in it but also the next generation of cricketers who will be coached by these coaches."

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Mr Jay Shah, Secretary, BCCI:&nbsp;"The BCCI has always looked to support the growth and development of its coaches and these courses are a testament to that. It is heartening to see former and current cricketers taking up this opportunity to upskill themselves as coaches. The future of Indian Cricket continues to remain bright given the continued involvement and enthusiasm of some of our cricketers even post their playing careers."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) National Cricket Academy (NCA) has conducted two Fast Track Level 2 coaching courses of international cricketers and cricketers who have played over 75 First-Class matches in what was a first-of-its-kind initiative.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) National Cricket Academy (NCA) has conducted two Fast Track Level 2 coaching courses of international cricketers and cricketers who have played over 75 First-Class matches in what was a first-of-its-kind initiative. The courses were divided into two phases keeping the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in mind. The Hybrid Model coaching courses were delivered online and physically as well. Phase 1 of the course was held online over four days whereas Phase 2 was conducted at the NCA in Bengaluru across four more days. Some of the attendees included the likes of Hrishikesh Kanitkar, Abhinav Mukund, Ramesh Powar, Wasim Jaffer, Sarandeep Singh, Debashish Mohanty, Vinay Kumar, Lakshmipathy Balaji and Robin Uthappa. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: India's 17-year-old Shafali Verma becomes no. 1 T20I batter A wide array of topics was covered, including Skill Acquisition, Applied Biomechanics in Pace Bowling, Spin Bowling, Batting, Wicket-Keeping, Building Social and Personal Competence, Video Analysis etc. Mr Sourav Ganguly, President, BCCI: "The experience gained through the rigours of playing first-class and international cricket coupled with knowledge of the technical and tactical intricacies of our game makes for a great combination for a coach. I believe we have some of the best coaching talents in the world and these courses conducted by the NCA will greatly benefit not only those that have participated in it but also the next generation of cricketers who will be coached by these coaches." ALSO READ: IND vs ENG ODIs: Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting's elusive records Mr Jay Shah, Secretary, BCCI: "The BCCI has always looked to support the growth and development of its coaches and these courses are a testament to that. It is heartening to see former and current cricketers taking up this opportunity to upskill themselves as coaches. The future of Indian Cricket continues to remain bright given the continued involvement and enthusiasm of some of our cricketers even post their playing careers."

BCCI-NCA conducts Level 2 coaching courses for international and domestic cricketers

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have permitted Bubble to Bubble transfer for the upcoming Indian Premier League. BCCI released a document talking about Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and bio-secure protocols in the IPL.&nbsp;

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The BCCI said that the players involved in the India vs England series can directly join the bio-bubble without undergoing a quarantine period.

"Players coming directly from the Bubble created for India vs. England series may be permitted to join the franchise squad without serving the mandatory quarantine period, provided they satisfy the criteria of moving directly to the franchise team hotel either in the team bus or on a chartered flight (sic)," the BCCI stated in the document.&nbsp;

"If chartered flights are used then all protocols for crew members must be followed. If the travel arrangements are to the satisfaction of the BCCI Chief Medical Officer then such players will directly enter the franchise team Bubble without the need to serve a quarantine period or undergo an RT-PCR test," the note added.

"Prior intimation to IPL Chief Operating Officer is mandatory if the teams are exploring the above mentioned travel arrangements. If BCCI Chief Medical Officer is not satisfied with the strict adherence to the travel protocols by any of the players, all such players will have to quarantine for 7 days and return 3 negative RT-PCR results for tests taken on Day 2, Day 5 and the morning of Day 7 
before entering their respective franchise Bubble," it added.&nbsp;

A total of 12 Bubbles will be created. Eight of them will be for the franchise teams and support staff. Two bubbles will be for the match officials and match management teams and two more Bubbles for broadcast commentators and crew.

The Indian cricket board will be appointing four Bubble Integrity Managers with each franchise to keep a check on the breach of the Bio-Bubble. "Their job will be to report any Bio-secure Environment protocol breaches by members of the franchise team to the BCCI Chief Medical Officer," the note said.

The board also clarified that vaccination for the players involved will not be possible.&nbsp;

"The vaccination program against COVID-19 is underway in India and vaccines are currently being administered to the at-risk population viz. front-line workers, health care professionals, people over the age of 60 years and those between the ages of 45-59 years who have comorbidities like cardiac ailments, diabetes, cancer, etc. Until most of the population is vaccinated and immune to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, precautions will need to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community," the note said.

The document released by the board also clarified the safety related to the cricket balls that will be used in the league. The saliva will still not be applied to the ball. It read: "New scientific study of cricket balls as potential vectors of the novel coronavirus showed the risk of transmission to be very low. If the cricket ball goes in the stands or outside the stadium, the 4th umpire will provide a replacement from the library of cricket balls. The previous ball when returned will be sanitized with alcohol based wipes and/or UV-C by the 4th umpire and placed in the library."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have permitted Bubble to Bubble transfer for the upcoming Indian Premier League. BCCI released a document talking about Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and bio-secure protocols in the IPL.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have permitted Bubble to Bubble transfer for the upcoming Indian Premier League. BCCI released a document talking about Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and bio-secure protocols in the IPL. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG, 5th T20I- Ishan Kishan in? KL Rahul out?: Predicted XI for India vs England The BCCI said that the players involved in the India vs England series can directly join the bio-bubble without undergoing a quarantine period. "Players coming directly from the Bubble created for India vs. England series may be permitted to join the franchise squad without serving the mandatory quarantine period, provided they satisfy the criteria of moving directly to the franchise team hotel either in the team bus or on a chartered flight (sic)," the BCCI stated in the document. "If chartered flights are used then all protocols for crew members must be followed. If the travel arrangements are to the satisfaction of the BCCI Chief Medical Officer then such players will directly enter the franchise team Bubble without the need to serve a quarantine period or undergo an RT-PCR test," the note added. "Prior intimation to IPL Chief Operating Officer is mandatory if the teams are exploring the above mentioned travel arrangements. If BCCI Chief Medical Officer is not satisfied with the strict adherence to the travel protocols by any of the players, all such players will have to quarantine for 7 days and return 3 negative RT-PCR results for tests taken on Day 2, Day 5 and the morning of Day 7 before entering their respective franchise Bubble," it added. A total of 12 Bubbles will be created. Eight of them will be for the franchise teams and support staff. Two bubbles will be for the match officials and match management teams and two more Bubbles for broadcast commentators and crew. The Indian cricket board will be appointing four Bubble Integrity Managers with each franchise to keep a check on the breach of the Bio-Bubble. "Their job will be to report any Bio-secure Environment protocol breaches by members of the franchise team to the BCCI Chief Medical Officer," the note said. The board also clarified that vaccination for the players involved will not be possible. "The vaccination program against COVID-19 is underway in India and vaccines are currently being administered to the at-risk population viz. front-line workers, health care professionals, people over the age of 60 years and those between the ages of 45-59 years who have comorbidities like cardiac ailments, diabetes, cancer, etc. Until most of the population is vaccinated and immune to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, precautions will need to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community," the note said. The document released by the board also clarified the safety related to the cricket balls that will be used in the league. The saliva will still not be applied to the ball. It read: "New scientific study of cricket balls as potential vectors of the novel coronavirus showed the risk of transmission to be very low. If the cricket ball goes in the stands or outside the stadium, the 4th umpire will provide a replacement from the library of cricket balls. The previous ball when returned will be sanitized with alcohol based wipes and/or UV-C by the 4th umpire and placed in the library."

Bubble to Bubble transfer and vaccination: BCCI releases COVID-19 protocols for upcoming IPL

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