Suresh Raina opting out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has left a huge void in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the three-time IPL winners will be without their leading run-scorer and second in tournament history. While there have been speculations over who would replace Raina or whether the southpaw would return back to the Super Kings back, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has said he would put Ambati Rayudu at number three spot in the CSK batting line-up.&nbsp;

Styris opined that CSK have a lot of options in their overseas players or even someone like Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ravindra Jadeja but added he would personally put Rayudu at number three in the CSK batting line-up.

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“Yeah, tough one, isn’t it, a player of that class, a player who has been so good for so long. To suddenly finds those runs, even in the field and the odd over as well with the ball, is going to be a big task. I know that the CSK squad is deep, they’ve got a lot of options at the top, but I also believe that as much as the pressure is now on to find that No. 3, it’s just probably the most challenging time that I can look for any way for CSK,” said Styris on Star Sports’ Cricket Connected.

“Couple of options they could go with, the two overseas players at the top and bring in the youngster Gaikwad as well or they may decide to have a pitch-hitter. I know that Simon Doull, my fellow New Zealander is guesstimated that Mitchell Santner could go to the top. May be even someone like Jadeja too, who we have seen in Indian colours, has been so good, so they need to find that No. 3. Personally, I’d put Rayudu in there to take that spot,” added Styris.'

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Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has dismissed the rumours of England batsman Dawid Malan replacing Raina as he said that CSK’s overseas quota is full.&nbsp;

CSK will open their campaign on match day one against defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 19.&nbsp; 
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Suresh Raina opting out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has left a huge void in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the three-time IPL winners will be without their leading run-scorer and second in tournament history.

Suresh Raina opting out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has left a huge void in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the three-time IPL winners will be without their leading run-scorer and second in tournament history. While there have been speculations over who would replace Raina or whether the southpaw would return back to the Super Kings back, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has said he would put Ambati Rayudu at number three spot in the CSK batting line-up. Styris opined that CSK have a lot of options in their overseas players or even someone like Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ravindra Jadeja but added he would personally put Rayudu at number three in the CSK batting line-up. IN PICS | IPL 2020: From Raina to Malinga - Top players who have pulled out of the tournament “Yeah, tough one, isn’t it, a player of that class, a player who has been so good for so long. To suddenly finds those runs, even in the field and the odd over as well with the ball, is going to be a big task. I know that the CSK squad is deep, they’ve got a lot of options at the top, but I also believe that as much as the pressure is now on to find that No. 3, it’s just probably the most challenging time that I can look for any way for CSK,” said Styris on Star Sports’ Cricket Connected. “Couple of options they could go with, the two overseas players at the top and bring in the youngster Gaikwad as well or they may decide to have a pitch-hitter. I know that Simon Doull, my fellow New Zealander is guesstimated that Mitchell Santner could go to the top. May be even someone like Jadeja too, who we have seen in Indian colours, has been so good, so they need to find that No. 3. Personally, I’d put Rayudu in there to take that spot,” added Styris.' ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Dawid Malan to replace Suresh Raina? CSK CEO clears the air Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has dismissed the rumours of England batsman Dawid Malan replacing Raina as he said that CSK’s overseas quota is full. CSK will open their campaign on match day one against defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 19.

IPL 13: Who should replace Suresh Raina in CSK playing XI? Scott Styris opines

With <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> approaching fast, pundits and former cricketers have started predicting their favourites and what to expect from the lucrative T20 tournament. Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has said that conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will make life tough for ‘big hitters’ such as Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Chris Lynn and others.

Raja is of the view that teams who have a strong spin department will do well, keeping the slowish pitches in the UAE while adding fast bowlers will depend a lot on their variations rather than express pace.&nbsp;

“I think the teams who have a good spin department will do well, that is the first thing,” Raja said on the YouTube show Cric Cast.

“The big-hitters will struggle. Like Lynn, Pollard or Pandya brothers, Hardik Pandya probably although he plays spin well. But I feel that the team selection in this IPL will be slightly different. Fast bowling will be difficult, you will see a lot of variations.”

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Interestingly, Kieron Pollard has been extremely successful in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 where he led from the front and helped Trinbago Knight Riders lift the trophy. He was terrific with both bat and ball. However, the former Pakistani captain seems unimpressed with the showing and has come to a verdict that big hitters will struggle during the course of IPL 2020.

Raja further opined that lack of fans in the stand and staying inside bio-bubble for nearly two months will take a toll on players’ performance in IPL 2020.&nbsp;

“And behind closed doors, what will be the impact, because you will have to almost remain like a prisoner in a bio-secure environment and put up your best performance. So it becomes a difficult task. Because IPL without the buzz of the crowd is incomplete,” Raja said.

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&nbsp;“So big teams will be playing away from their homes where they had a lot of advantage, for e.g. Kolkata Knight Riders had an advantage of playing at the Eden Gardens where the crowd support helps them in crunch moments. Similarly, RCB plays in Bangalore, who get an advantage there. So, it will be interesting to see how they adjust themselves in neutral territory.”

IPL 2020 starts from September 19 with the final scheduled on November 10 in the UAE. 
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With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 approaching fast, pundits and former cricketers have started predicting their favourites and what to expect from the lucrative T20 tournament.

With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 approaching fast, pundits and former cricketers have started predicting their favourites and what to expect from the lucrative T20 tournament. Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has said that conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will make life tough for ‘big hitters’ such as Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Chris Lynn and others. Raja is of the view that teams who have a strong spin department will do well, keeping the slowish pitches in the UAE while adding fast bowlers will depend a lot on their variations rather than express pace. “I think the teams who have a good spin department will do well, that is the first thing,” Raja said on the YouTube show Cric Cast. “The big-hitters will struggle. Like Lynn, Pollard or Pandya brothers, Hardik Pandya probably although he plays spin well. But I feel that the team selection in this IPL will be slightly different. Fast bowling will be difficult, you will see a lot of variations.” IN PICS | IPL 2020: Predicting MVPs from each franchise Interestingly, Kieron Pollard has been extremely successful in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 where he led from the front and helped Trinbago Knight Riders lift the trophy. He was terrific with both bat and ball. However, the former Pakistani captain seems unimpressed with the showing and has come to a verdict that big hitters will struggle during the course of IPL 2020. Raja further opined that lack of fans in the stand and staying inside bio-bubble for nearly two months will take a toll on players’ performance in IPL 2020. “And behind closed doors, what will be the impact, because you will have to almost remain like a prisoner in a bio-secure environment and put up your best performance. So it becomes a difficult task. Because IPL without the buzz of the crowd is incomplete,” Raja said. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all franchises; retained and bought players “So big teams will be playing away from their homes where they had a lot of advantage, for e.g. Kolkata Knight Riders had an advantage of playing at the Eden Gardens where the crowd support helps them in crunch moments. Similarly, RCB plays in Bangalore, who get an advantage there. So, it will be interesting to see how they adjust themselves in neutral territory.” IPL 2020 starts from September 19 with the final scheduled on November 10 in the UAE.

IPL 2020: Ramiz Raja feels Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and other 'big-hitters' will struggle

Jofra Archer on Friday bowled an absolute cracker of a delivery to dismiss Australian opener David Warner as England and Australia locked horns in the first of the three-match ODI series at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.&nbsp;

Warner started his innings on a cautious note but it wasn’t long before Archer produced a jaffa! The length delivery by the English speedster moved late to catch Warner off the guard as the ball went onto hit the top of the off-stump.&nbsp;

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<h2>Watch: Jofra Archer dismisses David Warner with an absolute jaffa!&nbsp;</h2>

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Meanwhile, England will be looking to continue their winning run and take forward the charge in the ODI series after defeating Australia 2-1 in the T20I series. Whereas Australia would be hoping for a much inspired performance after losing out in the shortest format of the game.&nbsp;

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Steve Smith missed out from the Australian playing XI after copping a blow on his head during training. He was left out as a precautionary move. For England, Jason Roy and Chris Woakes came into the XI as exciting young talent Tom Banton missed out. Marnus Labuschagne also came into the Australian playing XI.

<h2>Here's what the captain said during the toss:</h2>

Aaron Finch - 'We might have actually batted first, looks like a good wicket. Steve Smith misses out, he got a knock on his head while practising yesterday. Marcus Stoinis will bat at three. These games are a chance to improve, a chance to keep winning, we have played some good ODI cricket over the last season. We're confident of moving in the right direction. Plenty of world-class players on show, should be a good series.'

Eoin Morgan - 'Looks like a good wicket, could be a bit tacky, hopefully, we will restrict them to a low score. Nice to have the senior players from the World Cup group back. The wind shouldn't be a factor, we just need to play our game. They are a difficult side to beat, we should be at our best to beat them.' 
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Jofra Archer on Friday bowled an absolute cracker of a delivery to dismiss Australian opener David Warner as England and Australia locked horns in the first of the three-match ODI series at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

Jofra Archer on Friday bowled an absolute cracker of a delivery to dismiss Australian opener David Warner as England and Australia locked horns in the first of the three-match ODI series at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Warner started his innings on a cautious note but it wasn’t long before Archer produced a jaffa! The length delivery by the English speedster moved late to catch Warner off the guard as the ball went onto hit the top of the off-stump. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Predicting MVPs from each franchise Watch: Jofra Archer dismisses David Warner with an absolute jaffa! Oh, Jof 😍 Scorecard & Clips: https://t.co/FTTwAkwEXU#ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/i733oSWOrQ — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 11, 2020 × Meanwhile, England will be looking to continue their winning run and take forward the charge in the ODI series after defeating Australia 2-1 in the T20I series. Whereas Australia would be hoping for a much inspired performance after losing out in the shortest format of the game. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: England, Australia players to be available for KKR from first match, says CEO Venky Mysore Steve Smith missed out from the Australian playing XI after copping a blow on his head during training. He was left out as a precautionary move. For England, Jason Roy and Chris Woakes came into the XI as exciting young talent Tom Banton missed out. Marnus Labuschagne also came into the Australian playing XI. Here's what the captain said during the toss: Aaron Finch - 'We might have actually batted first, looks like a good wicket. Steve Smith misses out, he got a knock on his head while practising yesterday. Marcus Stoinis will bat at three. These games are a chance to improve, a chance to keep winning, we have played some good ODI cricket over the last season. We're confident of moving in the right direction. Plenty of world-class players on show, should be a good series.' Eoin Morgan - 'Looks like a good wicket, could be a bit tacky, hopefully, we will restrict them to a low score. Nice to have the senior players from the World Cup group back. The wind shouldn't be a factor, we just need to play our game. They are a difficult side to beat, we should be at our best to beat them.'

Watch: Jofra Archer dismisses David Warner with an absolute jaffa! 

England and Australian players will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) first match in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, franchise CEO Venky Mysore has said.&nbsp;

KKR start their IPL 2020 campaign on September 23 and England and Australian players are set to arrive in the UAE on September 17 and even if they undergo six-day quarantine period as per BCCI SOP, they will be available to participate in KKR’s season opener.&nbsp;

The English and Australian players are set to be flown into the UAE on a chartered flight and as per many, it won’t be breach of the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

"While they are still negotiating with the authorities, we are reconciled to the fact that we may have to quarantine our three players," ESPNcricinfo quoted Mysore as saying.

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"They arrive on September 17, but our first game is on September 23, by which time they would've finished their [concessional six-day] quarantine. So it's worked out well, and it's good for the tournament," he added.

KKR have three players in their squad who are participating in the ongoing England vs Australia limited-overs series – Eoin Morgan, Tom Banton and Pat Cummins.&nbsp;

"What we did was put a plan together and shared it with the medical team at the IPL. We told them, 'they're in a bio-secure bubble in the UK," Mysore said.

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"What if we brought them on a sanitised charter flight and we took care of all the elements of immigration, testing, contactless stuff and everything to allow them to come right into a bubble here?' To give credit to IPL, they took it very constructively and they have a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for that, which says if you're coming from a bubble to another bubble, you don't need the mandatory quarantine period," he added.

Indian Premier League 2020 is set to commence from September 19 with the final scheduled for November 10 in the UAE. 
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England and Australian players will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) first match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, franchise CEO Venky Mysore has said.

England and Australian players will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) first match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, franchise CEO Venky Mysore has said. KKR start their IPL 2020 campaign on September 23 and England and Australian players are set to arrive in the UAE on September 17 and even if they undergo six-day quarantine period as per BCCI SOP, they will be available to participate in KKR’s season opener. The English and Australian players are set to be flown into the UAE on a chartered flight and as per many, it won’t be breach of the bio-secure bubble. "While they are still negotiating with the authorities, we are reconciled to the fact that we may have to quarantine our three players," ESPNcricinfo quoted Mysore as saying. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Predicting MVPs from each franchise "They arrive on September 17, but our first game is on September 23, by which time they would've finished their [concessional six-day] quarantine. So it's worked out well, and it's good for the tournament," he added. KKR have three players in their squad who are participating in the ongoing England vs Australia limited-overs series – Eoin Morgan, Tom Banton and Pat Cummins. "What we did was put a plan together and shared it with the medical team at the IPL. We told them, 'they're in a bio-secure bubble in the UK," Mysore said. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Dawid Malan to replace Suresh Raina? CSK CEO clears the air "What if we brought them on a sanitised charter flight and we took care of all the elements of immigration, testing, contactless stuff and everything to allow them to come right into a bubble here?' To give credit to IPL, they took it very constructively and they have a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for that, which says if you're coming from a bubble to another bubble, you don't need the mandatory quarantine period," he added. Indian Premier League 2020 is set to commence from September 19 with the final scheduled for November 10 in the UAE.

IPL 2020: England, Australia players to be available for KKR from first match, says CEO Venky Mysore

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England and Australia are set to kickstart the three-match ODI series with the opener to be played on Friday at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. England won the T20I series 2-1 after winning the first two matches but it was Australia who claimed the top spot in ICC T20I Rankings after clinching the final match of the series.

Two best white-ball sides going against each other in the ODI series is expected to be nothing short of a feast for cricket fans. While Australian captain Aaron Finch was clear that England are the ‘benchmark’ when it comes to limited-overs cricket, the swashbuckling batsman would know how dangerous his side is when everyone is on song.

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Not many changes are expected in both the playing XIs with Marnus Labuschagne likely to come into the Australian playing XI whereas the now fit Jason Roy is expected to take up a spot in England XI.&nbsp;

After constant cricket, the Manchester pitch is expected to be on the slower side but the team batting first would definitely look to post a target of more than 300 runs. Spinners are expected to dominate the proceedings.&nbsp;

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<h2>When will the England vs Australia 1st ODI begin?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st ODI will begin at 05:30 PM IST on September 11. The toss will take place at 05:00 PM IST.

<h2>Where will the England vs Australia 1st ODI be played?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st ODI match will be held at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

<h2>Which channel will telecast the England vs Australia 1st ODI?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st ODI will have a live telecast on Sony SIX and Sony Six HD in India

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of England vs Australia 1st ODI?</h2>

The live streaming of England vs Australia 1st ODI will be available on Sony’s streaming platform. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
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England and Australia are set to kickstart the three-match ODI series with the opener to be played on Friday at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. England won the T20I series 2-1 after winning the first two matches but it was Australia who claimed the top spot in ICC T20I Rankings after clinching the final match of the series.

England and Australia are set to kickstart the three-match ODI series with the opener to be played on Friday at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. England won the T20I series 2-1 after winning the first two matches but it was Australia who claimed the top spot in ICC T20I Rankings after clinching the final match of the series. Two best white-ball sides going against each other in the ODI series is expected to be nothing short of a feast for cricket fans. While Australian captain Aaron Finch was clear that England are the ‘benchmark’ when it comes to limited-overs cricket, the swashbuckling batsman would know how dangerous his side is when everyone is on song. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all the franchises; retained and bought players Not many changes are expected in both the playing XIs with Marnus Labuschagne likely to come into the Australian playing XI whereas the now fit Jason Roy is expected to take up a spot in England XI. After constant cricket, the Manchester pitch is expected to be on the slower side but the team batting first would definitely look to post a target of more than 300 runs. Spinners are expected to dominate the proceedings. ALSO READ: World champions England still the benchmark in ODIs: Australian captain Aaron Finch When will the England vs Australia 1st ODI begin? The England vs Australia 1st ODI will begin at 05:30 PM IST on September 11. The toss will take place at 05:00 PM IST. Where will the England vs Australia 1st ODI be played? The England vs Australia 1st ODI match will be held at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Which channel will telecast the England vs Australia 1st ODI? The England vs Australia 1st ODI will have a live telecast on Sony SIX and Sony Six HD in India How to watch the live streaming of England vs Australia 1st ODI? The live streaming of England vs Australia 1st ODI will be available on Sony’s streaming platform.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were dealt a huge blow when the highest run-scorer of the franchise, Suresh Raina opted out of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> due to ‘personal reasons’. Since then Raina has hinted he wouldn’t mind coming back to the Super Kings camp and take part in IPL 2020 but latest reports suggest CSK are looking at world number one T20I batsman Dawid Malan as a replacement for Raina.&nbsp;

While Malan has witnessed a splendid rise in T20I cricket and has staggering statistics in the shortest format of the game, Super Kings are packed when it comes to foreign players. Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan on Friday dismissed all the reports of Malan being looked as Raina’s replacement as he said foreign quota is already full in the squad.

When asked if there is any injury issue with any foreign players which could make them opt out of the tournament, the CSK CEO said there aren’t such issues in the squad.

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"This is news to me as well because our quota of foreign players is already full. So I don't know how we can have another foreigner in the squad," CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told ANI.

Meanwhile, CSK seamer Deepak Chahar is set to start training from Friday after testing negative for twice and completing his self-isolation period. CSK and the BCCI have given all the clearance to Deepak and he is all set to start training from Friday.

"Deepak has all the necessary clearance from the CSK and BCCI side and will start training from today," he said

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CSK were the last team to start training for IPL 2020 in the UAE as 13 members including two players tested positive for COVID-19. The entire contingent had to quarantine themselves in what was an extended period for them.&nbsp;

The 13th edition of the league will be played from September 19 to November 10, across three venues in the UAE -- Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai. 
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were dealt a huge blow when the highest run-scorer of the franchise, Suresh Raina opted out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were dealt a huge blow when the highest run-scorer of the franchise, Suresh Raina opted out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. Since then Raina has hinted he wouldn’t mind coming back to the Super Kings camp and take part in IPL 2020 but latest reports suggest CSK are looking at world number one T20I batsman Dawid Malan as a replacement for Raina. While Malan has witnessed a splendid rise in T20I cricket and has staggering statistics in the shortest format of the game, Super Kings are packed when it comes to foreign players. Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan on Friday dismissed all the reports of Malan being looked as Raina’s replacement as he said foreign quota is already full in the squad. When asked if there is any injury issue with any foreign players which could make them opt out of the tournament, the CSK CEO said there aren’t such issues in the squad. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all the franchises; retained and bought players "This is news to me as well because our quota of foreign players is already full. So I don't know how we can have another foreigner in the squad," CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told ANI. Meanwhile, CSK seamer Deepak Chahar is set to start training from Friday after testing negative for twice and completing his self-isolation period. CSK and the BCCI have given all the clearance to Deepak and he is all set to start training from Friday. "Deepak has all the necessary clearance from the CSK and BCCI side and will start training from today," he said IN PICS | IPL 2020: From Raina to Malinga - Top players who have pulled out of the tournament CSK were the last team to start training for IPL 2020 in the UAE as 13 members including two players tested positive for COVID-19. The entire contingent had to quarantine themselves in what was an extended period for them. The 13th edition of the league will be played from September 19 to November 10, across three venues in the UAE -- Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai.

IPL 2020: Dawid Malan to replace Suresh Raina? CSK CEO clears the air

Aaron Finch said that Australia are still searching for their “best formula” in ODI cricket while adding that world champions England are still the benchmarks when it comes to white-ball cricket. &nbsp;

After three-match T20I series, England and Australia will lock horns in an ODI series consisting of three matches starting in Manchester. England won the T20I series 2-1.

The ODI match at Old Trafford will be the first 50-over encounter between the two sides since England defeated the Aussies in 2019 World Cup semi-final and went on to lift the trophy.

Finch said that Australia have made good progress in ODI cricket but emphasized that there is still room for improvement.

"Over the last couple of years we're still searching for our best formula and our best 11 players day in, day out in the one-day format," Finch said in a virtual press conference on Thursday.

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"I don't think there's been any secret to that. There's been great opportunity that we probably haven't nailed in this format. We've played some really good cricket in patches and some indifferent cricket in other patches."

Australia are fifth in the global ODI rankings but are the number one side in T20 cricket.

"I think it's just finding a consistent selection formula," he said. "We did a lot of work in the Covid break on how we think we can structure our one-day cricket and where we think we need to get to for that 2023 World Cup.

"It's about getting as much information all the time to give us the best chance of winning consistently. One-day cricket is a hard game, especially away from home."

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But he warned England, ranked number one in ODIs, had enviable firepower with bat and ball.

"They keep coming at you," he said. "There's no part in a 20-over game or a 50-over game that you can take your foot off the gas because there will be someone there to take the opportunity away from you."

"I think their form in white-ball cricket has been exceptional in both formats over the last few years," he added. "Obviously their one-day game has probably been the benchmark since probably 2016 so it's going to be a great challenge."

(From AFP inputs)

Aaron Finch said that Australia are still searching for their “best formula” in ODI cricket while adding that world champions England are still the benchmarks when it comes to white-ball cricket.

Aaron Finch said that Australia are still searching for their “best formula” in ODI cricket while adding that world champions England are still the benchmarks when it comes to white-ball cricket. After three-match T20I series, England and Australia will lock horns in an ODI series consisting of three matches starting in Manchester. England won the T20I series 2-1. The ODI match at Old Trafford will be the first 50-over encounter between the two sides since England defeated the Aussies in 2019 World Cup semi-final and went on to lift the trophy. Finch said that Australia have made good progress in ODI cricket but emphasized that there is still room for improvement. "Over the last couple of years we're still searching for our best formula and our best 11 players day in, day out in the one-day format," Finch said in a virtual press conference on Thursday. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all the franchises; retained and bought players "I don't think there's been any secret to that. There's been great opportunity that we probably haven't nailed in this format. We've played some really good cricket in patches and some indifferent cricket in other patches." Australia are fifth in the global ODI rankings but are the number one side in T20 cricket. "I think it's just finding a consistent selection formula," he said. "We did a lot of work in the Covid break on how we think we can structure our one-day cricket and where we think we need to get to for that 2023 World Cup. "It's about getting as much information all the time to give us the best chance of winning consistently. One-day cricket is a hard game, especially away from home." ALSO READ: IPL 2020: More than 20,000 COVID-19 tests planned during the tournament But he warned England, ranked number one in ODIs, had enviable firepower with bat and ball. "They keep coming at you," he said. "There's no part in a 20-over game or a 50-over game that you can take your foot off the gas because there will be someone there to take the opportunity away from you." "I think their form in white-ball cricket has been exceptional in both formats over the last few years," he added. "Obviously their one-day game has probably been the benchmark since probably 2016 so it's going to be a great challenge." (From AFP inputs)

World champions England still the benchmark in ODIs: Australian captain Aaron Finch

IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all the franchises; retained and bought players

More than 20,000 COVID-19 tests will be carried out during the much-awaited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, tournaments medical partner said on Thursday with the world’s richest cricket league set to start on September 19 in the UAE.

Most of the 200 players from eight franchises arrived in the UAE last month and spent six days in isolation in their hotel rooms after extensive test before and after arriving. The COVID-19 tests were carried upon their arrival and then against two days later. Following a final test two days after, the players were moved in a bio-secure bubble.

The rules, as per BCCI’s SOP, apply for support staff, umpires, officials from the BCCI and others involved in IPL 2020.

VPS healthcare, IPL 2020’s Abu Dhabi-based official medical partner on Wednesday said that as many as 3,500 tests have been conducted so far.

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"During the course of the tournament, we will be conducting over 20,000 tests," a spokesman told AFP.

"The movement of the players and other officials of the IPL are strictly restricted between the hotel and the stadium," the spokesman said.

The organisers had a shaky start after the teams landed in the UAE in August as two players and 11 officials from the Chennai Super Kings tested positive for the dreaded virus. Two Super Kings players in Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh have opted out of the tournament due to ‘personal reasons’.

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Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians), Jason Roy (Delhi Capitals) of England also pulled out while Australian quick Kane Richardson withdrew for the birth of his first child.

The tournament kicks off with Chennai Super Kings taking on defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi. In all, 24 matches will be held in Dubai, 20 in Abu Dhabi and 12 in Sharjah.

More than 20,000 COVID-19 tests will be carried out during the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, tournaments medical partner said on Thursday with the world’s richest cricket league set to start on September 19 in the UAE.

More than 20,000 COVID-19 tests will be carried out during the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, tournaments medical partner said on Thursday with the world’s richest cricket league set to start on September 19 in the UAE. Most of the 200 players from eight franchises arrived in the UAE last month and spent six days in isolation in their hotel rooms after extensive test before and after arriving. The COVID-19 tests were carried upon their arrival and then against two days later. Following a final test two days after, the players were moved in a bio-secure bubble. The rules, as per BCCI’s SOP, apply for support staff, umpires, officials from the BCCI and others involved in IPL 2020. VPS healthcare, IPL 2020’s Abu Dhabi-based official medical partner on Wednesday said that as many as 3,500 tests have been conducted so far. ALSO READ: Delhi-based rapper accuses organisers of plagiarising IPL 2020 anthem "During the course of the tournament, we will be conducting over 20,000 tests," a spokesman told AFP. "The movement of the players and other officials of the IPL are strictly restricted between the hotel and the stadium," the spokesman said. The organisers had a shaky start after the teams landed in the UAE in August as two players and 11 officials from the Chennai Super Kings tested positive for the dreaded virus. Two Super Kings players in Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh have opted out of the tournament due to ‘personal reasons’. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: CSK paceman Deepak Chahar tests negative for COVID-19 twice; returns to team Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians), Jason Roy (Delhi Capitals) of England also pulled out while Australian quick Kane Richardson withdrew for the birth of his first child. The tournament kicks off with Chennai Super Kings taking on defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi. In all, 24 matches will be held in Dubai, 20 in Abu Dhabi and 12 in Sharjah.

IPL 2020: More than 20,000 COVID-19 tests planned during the tournament

The Trinbago Knight Riders spinners blasted a hole in the Jamaica Tallawahs top order to set up a cruise to a sub-par total with a full five overs to go, and leave themselves one win away from completing the first perfect season in Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) history.

Knight Riders captain Kieron Pollard had enough faith in his opening bowlers to start with himself at short leg, and Akeal Hosein repaid that faith by bowling Jermaine Blackwood. The Tallawahs sprung a surprise sending Mujeeb Ur Rahman in at number three, who just about played out a wicket-maiden. 
 
The Tallawahs were rocked further when Glenn Phillips cut Khary Pierre to Ali Khan. Nkrumah Bonner finally hit the game’s first boundary, easing Hosein through cover, but the Mujeeb experiment failed as he edged a reverse sweep onto his pad and was caught at slip, and the Tallawahs had slumped to 10/3 off three overs. 
 
Five wides from Pierre and a straight four by Bonner more than doubled the Tallawahs tally, but while Asif Ali got off the mark with a four over Hosein’s head he fell next ball cutting to Pollard at point. Pollard immediately went back into short leg, and kept himself there for the returning Sunil Narine who went for just three to close out a dominant Powerplay for the Knight Riders, after which the Tallawahs were reeling at 28/4.

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Bonner continued to resist - he cut Fawad Ahmed powerfully for four, a misfield gave him another off Narine to take him to 30, and he pulled Fawad to take the Tallawahs past 50. Pierre returned with a tight over that went for just three, and at the 10 over mark the Tallawahs were 55/4. 
 
Hosein bowled out with an over of just five, and Fawad ended Bonner’s resistance with a quick googly. That finally brought Andre Russell to the crease, but Narine put an end to his innings before it got going. Russell was beaten in the flight, the ball looped to DJ Bravo at slip and the umpire adjudged it came off bat and pad. The Tallawahs had lost their biggest weapon, and were 68/6 in the 14th. 
 
Three more boundary-less overs came and went. Rovman Powell had now faced 32 balls for his 26 runs, Carlos Brathwaite had managed only one off his 10 balls, and something had to give off Pierre’s last over. Powell hit one Hero Maximum, the first of the innings, but picked out Pollard at deep mid-off trying to repeat the shot next ball. Even with that six, he finished under a run a ball, and the Tallawahs were 92/7 off 18.

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Brathwaite was lucky not to be run out first ball of the 19th, bowled by DJ Bravo whose three overs didn’t contain a single boundary. Ali Khan got the unusual job of bowling only the 20th over, and while Brathwaite finished the innings with a Hero Maximum that was only the third boundary in the last 11 overs of the innings. 
 
Lendl Simmons steered then pulled Fidel Edwards for consecutive fours to end the first over, but Narine wasn’t able to provide his usual powerful start, bowled by Mujeeb’s arm ball. Powell followed Pollard’s aggressive lead by putting himself at short leg, but Tion Webster was not intimidated, slapping Veerasammy Permaul through cover then slicing him for four to ruin a tight start to the over. After three overs, the Knight Riders were 23/1. 
 
Webster was confident enough to cut Mujeeb’s googly for four, and with wickets a must Powell for the first time in Hero CPL 2020 went to Sandeep Lamichhane in the Powerplay. Simmons paddled him for four first ball and then pulled Mujeeb to the fence, and the Knight Riders closed the Powerplay at 42/1. The required run rate was already under five an over.

Simmons marred a good over from Lamichhane with a slog-swept Hero Maximum, bringing up the Knight Riders’ 50. Simmons and Webster were able to work Lamichhane around as no-one had all tournament, and though Permaul’s second went for just two and his third was a maiden, at halfway the Knight Riders were comfortable at 61/1, needing just 47 more to win. 
 
Russell was called on to bowl, but Simmons pulled him for a Hero Maximum and, when Russell bowled a second short ball which was called a no-ball, helicoptered the free hit for four. Permaul bowled out with another economical over, but Simmons again pulled Russell for six to take 10 off the 13th over. The Knight Riders were now 90/1 and needed just 18 more.

Webster guided Lamichhane through cover for four to end the Nepali’s only wicketless spell of an excellent tournament, and Simmons became the leading 50-maker in the tournament’s history, overtaking Chris Gayle with a cover drive for four off Brathwaite, and Webster finished the job that same over.

Simmons needs just three more runs in Thursday’s final to overtake Gayle as Hero CPL’s all-time leading scorer. Much more importantly though, the Knight Riders have a chance to do what last year’s Guyana Amazon Warriors could not, and in doing so win a fourth Hero CPL title. The victors in the second semi will have a mighty task to deny them.

The Trinbago Knight Riders spinners blasted a hole in the Jamaica Tallawahs top order to set up a cruise to a sub-par total with a full five overs to go, and leave themselves one win away from completing the first perfect season in Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) history.

The Trinbago Knight Riders spinners blasted a hole in the Jamaica Tallawahs top order to set up a cruise to a sub-par total with a full five overs to go, and leave themselves one win away from completing the first perfect season in Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) history. Knight Riders captain Kieron Pollard had enough faith in his opening bowlers to start with himself at short leg, and Akeal Hosein repaid that faith by bowling Jermaine Blackwood. The Tallawahs sprung a surprise sending Mujeeb Ur Rahman in at number three, who just about played out a wicket-maiden. The Tallawahs were rocked further when Glenn Phillips cut Khary Pierre to Ali Khan. Nkrumah Bonner finally hit the game’s first boundary, easing Hosein through cover, but the Mujeeb experiment failed as he edged a reverse sweep onto his pad and was caught at slip, and the Tallawahs had slumped to 10/3 off three overs. Five wides from Pierre and a straight four by Bonner more than doubled the Tallawahs tally, but while Asif Ali got off the mark with a four over Hosein’s head he fell next ball cutting to Pollard at point. Pollard immediately went back into short leg, and kept himself there for the returning Sunil Narine who went for just three to close out a dominant Powerplay for the Knight Riders, after which the Tallawahs were reeling at 28/4. ALSO READ: Marsh stars as Australia regain top spot in T20 rankings from England Bonner continued to resist - he cut Fawad Ahmed powerfully for four, a misfield gave him another off Narine to take him to 30, and he pulled Fawad to take the Tallawahs past 50. Pierre returned with a tight over that went for just three, and at the 10 over mark the Tallawahs were 55/4. Hosein bowled out with an over of just five, and Fawad ended Bonner’s resistance with a quick googly. That finally brought Andre Russell to the crease, but Narine put an end to his innings before it got going. Russell was beaten in the flight, the ball looped to DJ Bravo at slip and the umpire adjudged it came off bat and pad. The Tallawahs had lost their biggest weapon, and were 68/6 in the 14th. Three more boundary-less overs came and went. Rovman Powell had now faced 32 balls for his 26 runs, Carlos Brathwaite had managed only one off his 10 balls, and something had to give off Pierre’s last over. Powell hit one Hero Maximum, the first of the innings, but picked out Pollard at deep mid-off trying to repeat the shot next ball. Even with that six, he finished under a run a ball, and the Tallawahs were 92/7 off 18. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Bought Maxwell as we needed an impact player in the middle, says Kumble Brathwaite was lucky not to be run out first ball of the 19th, bowled by DJ Bravo whose three overs didn’t contain a single boundary. Ali Khan got the unusual job of bowling only the 20th over, and while Brathwaite finished the innings with a Hero Maximum that was only the third boundary in the last 11 overs of the innings. Lendl Simmons steered then pulled Fidel Edwards for consecutive fours to end the first over, but Narine wasn’t able to provide his usual powerful start, bowled by Mujeeb’s arm ball. Powell followed Pollard’s aggressive lead by putting himself at short leg, but Tion Webster was not intimidated, slapping Veerasammy Permaul through cover then slicing him for four to ruin a tight start to the over. After three overs, the Knight Riders were 23/1. Webster was confident enough to cut Mujeeb’s googly for four, and with wickets a must Powell for the first time in Hero CPL 2020 went to Sandeep Lamichhane in the Powerplay. Simmons paddled him for four first ball and then pulled Mujeeb to the fence, and the Knight Riders closed the Powerplay at 42/1. The required run rate was already under five an over. Simmons marred a good over from Lamichhane with a slog-swept Hero Maximum, bringing up the Knight Riders’ 50. Simmons and Webster were able to work Lamichhane around as no-one had all tournament, and though Permaul’s second went for just two and his third was a maiden, at halfway the Knight Riders were comfortable at 61/1, needing just 47 more to win. Russell was called on to bowl, but Simmons pulled him for a Hero Maximum and, when Russell bowled a second short ball which was called a no-ball, helicoptered the free hit for four. Permaul bowled out with another economical over, but Simmons again pulled Russell for six to take 10 off the 13th over. The Knight Riders were now 90/1 and needed just 18 more. Webster guided Lamichhane through cover for four to end the Nepali’s only wicketless spell of an excellent tournament, and Simmons became the leading 50-maker in the tournament’s history, overtaking Chris Gayle with a cover drive for four off Brathwaite, and Webster finished the job that same over. Simmons needs just three more runs in Thursday’s final to overtake Gayle as Hero CPL’s all-time leading scorer. Much more importantly though, the Knight Riders have a chance to do what last year’s Guyana Amazon Warriors could not, and in doing so win a fourth Hero CPL title. The victors in the second semi will have a mighty task to deny them.

CPL 2020: Dominant TKR one away from perfection

Mitchell Marsh marked his return to the world stage by leading Australia to a five-wicket consolation win over England at Southampton on Tuesday as they regained top spot in the global Twenty20 rankings from their arch-rivals.

Australia were cruising to a modest target of 146 at 70-1 even though they had rested dynamic opener David Warner in one of three changes to their side.

But they lost three wickets for 17 runs to be 87-4 before Marsh (39 not out) and Ashton Agar (16 not out) saw Australia to victory with three balls to spare.

"Six months is a long time without cricket so it's great to get the opportunity today," player-of-the-match Marsh told Sky Sports.&nbsp;

"It's nice to finish off the series and nice to contribute.

"I would've liked my first game back to be a bit easier than that... I certainly looked up to make sure (Adil) Rashid had bowled out and I do like pace on the ball."

England, however, still won the three-match series 2-1.

<h2>- 'Got us over the line' -</h2>

"The first couple of games, we played such good cricket for a lot of it and didn't finish it off," Australia captain Aaron Finch told Sky Sports. "But tonight Mitch and Ash got us over the line."

Australia's slump started when Marcus Stoinis holed out off Tom Curran before dangerman Glenn Maxwell fell for six when he reverse-swept leg-spinner Rashid to short third man.

Rashid, who should have dismissed Finch for 27 only for wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow to drop a skyed chance, then bowled the Australia captain for 39 with a superb googly.

And with the last ball of his spell, Rashid caught and bowled star batsman Steve Smith to finish with excellent figures of 3-21 from his four overs.

Australia were now 100-5, needing 46 more to win off the last seven overs.

But the recalled Marsh, in his first competitive match for Australia since a one-day international in March, settled their nerves with a six and a four in a 16th over from fast bowler Mark Wood that cost 14 runs.

When Agar drove Curran down the ground for four, Australia needed just one off the last over, bowled by Chris Jordan. &nbsp;

Marsh, however, could not score off the first two balls.&nbsp;

But the third saw him run the decisive single, although he would have been out if Joe Denly had hit the stumps with his throw from mid-off.&nbsp;

Earlier, Mitchell Starc led a disciplined bowling display as Australia held a revamped England to 145-6.

Fast bowler Starc took 1-20, with leg-spinner Adam Zampa returning fine figures of 2-34.

Jonny Bairstow, with 55, was the only England batsman to pass 30.

But England were without captain Eoin Morgan (dislocated finger) and fellow star batsman Jos Buttler, absent for personal reasons after making a match-winning 77 not out in a six-wicket victory on Sunday.

They were also missing opener Jason Roy (side injury) and star all-rounder Ben Stokes, with his ill father in New Zealand, for the whole of this series.

But stand-in skipper Moeen Ali was grateful to have captained his country for the first time.

"It was a very proud moment and an amazing experience, sadly we didn't win but I thought we showed good fight in the end," he said. "Generally in the field we weren't great and we didn't back the bowlers up as we would have liked."

Bairstow, who struggled early on, struck left-arm spinner Ashton Agar and Zampa for two huge sixes.

He completed a 41-ball fifty with a superb straight six off Zampa.

However, Bairstow was out soon afterwards when caught and bowled after mistiming a pull off Agar.

England, the 50-over world champions, and Australia now head north to Manchester for a three-match one-day international series starting on Friday.

It will be the first time they have played an ODI since England beat Australia in the semi-finals of last year's World Cup.

Mitchell Marsh marked his return to the world stage by leading Australia to a five-wicket consolation win over England at Southampton on Tuesday as they regained top spot in the global Twenty20 rankings from their arch-rivals.

Mitchell Marsh marked his return to the world stage by leading Australia to a five-wicket consolation win over England at Southampton on Tuesday as they regained top spot in the global Twenty20 rankings from their arch-rivals. Australia were cruising to a modest target of 146 at 70-1 even though they had rested dynamic opener David Warner in one of three changes to their side. But they lost three wickets for 17 runs to be 87-4 before Marsh (39 not out) and Ashton Agar (16 not out) saw Australia to victory with three balls to spare. "Six months is a long time without cricket so it's great to get the opportunity today," player-of-the-match Marsh told Sky Sports. "It's nice to finish off the series and nice to contribute. "I would've liked my first game back to be a bit easier than that... I certainly looked up to make sure (Adil) Rashid had bowled out and I do like pace on the ball." England, however, still won the three-match series 2-1. - 'Got us over the line' - "The first couple of games, we played such good cricket for a lot of it and didn't finish it off," Australia captain Aaron Finch told Sky Sports. "But tonight Mitch and Ash got us over the line." Australia's slump started when Marcus Stoinis holed out off Tom Curran before dangerman Glenn Maxwell fell for six when he reverse-swept leg-spinner Rashid to short third man. Rashid, who should have dismissed Finch for 27 only for wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow to drop a skyed chance, then bowled the Australia captain for 39 with a superb googly. And with the last ball of his spell, Rashid caught and bowled star batsman Steve Smith to finish with excellent figures of 3-21 from his four overs. Australia were now 100-5, needing 46 more to win off the last seven overs. But the recalled Marsh, in his first competitive match for Australia since a one-day international in March, settled their nerves with a six and a four in a 16th over from fast bowler Mark Wood that cost 14 runs. When Agar drove Curran down the ground for four, Australia needed just one off the last over, bowled by Chris Jordan. Marsh, however, could not score off the first two balls. But the third saw him run the decisive single, although he would have been out if Joe Denly had hit the stumps with his throw from mid-off. Earlier, Mitchell Starc led a disciplined bowling display as Australia held a revamped England to 145-6. Fast bowler Starc took 1-20, with leg-spinner Adam Zampa returning fine figures of 2-34. Jonny Bairstow, with 55, was the only England batsman to pass 30. But England were without captain Eoin Morgan (dislocated finger) and fellow star batsman Jos Buttler, absent for personal reasons after making a match-winning 77 not out in a six-wicket victory on Sunday. They were also missing opener Jason Roy (side injury) and star all-rounder Ben Stokes, with his ill father in New Zealand, for the whole of this series. But stand-in skipper Moeen Ali was grateful to have captained his country for the first time. "It was a very proud moment and an amazing experience, sadly we didn't win but I thought we showed good fight in the end," he said. "Generally in the field we weren't great and we didn't back the bowlers up as we would have liked." Bairstow, who struggled early on, struck left-arm spinner Ashton Agar and Zampa for two huge sixes. He completed a 41-ball fifty with a superb straight six off Zampa. However, Bairstow was out soon afterwards when caught and bowled after mistiming a pull off Agar. England, the 50-over world champions, and Australia now head north to Manchester for a three-match one-day international series starting on Friday. It will be the first time they have played an ODI since England beat Australia in the semi-finals of last year's World Cup.

Marsh stars as Australia regain top spot in T20 rankings from England

Australian batsman Steve Smith is currently involved in the limited-overs series against England and will feature in the three-match ODI series starting September 11 before heading to the UAE for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> where he will be seen leading Rajasthan Royals.

As Australian team moved from one bubble in Southampton to another bubble in Manchester, via bus, for the ODI series, Smith decided to hold a Question and Answer session with his fans on Instagram, where he revealed his current best ODI batsman, all-time favourite fielder and much more.

While the debate over who is the better batsman between Smith and Virat Kohli has always been a heated topic on social media platforms, Smith named the Indian skipper as the best ODI batsman at the moment.&nbsp;

<img alt="Steve Smith" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0b798c96-4126-4120-bce2-ce66c841eaba" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Steve-Smith-Instagram-stories-2.jpg" />

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When asked about what does he think about former South African skipper AB de Villiers, Smith answered ‘Freak’, hinting to his splendid all-round ability on the field.&nbsp;

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Smith further went on to name former Aussie stars Michael Slater and Mark Waugh when quizzed who were his idols growing up.&nbsp;

The former Aussie skipper was also of high praise for KL Rahul and young Sanju Samson.&nbsp;

Smith picked Jonty Rhodes and Ricky Ponting as his favourite fielder of all-time as he winded up the Instagram session with his fans.

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<img alt="Steve Smith" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="17b84709-97ff-4caa-bd6a-7f6038aacde6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Steve-Smith-Insta-live.jpg" />

After completing the ODI series against England, Smith along with other IPL-bound England and Australian players will fly to the UAE and join their respective squads for the tournament, which is schedule to start from September 19.

However, before that, Smith will be itching to get back to scoring ways after witnessing a disappointing T20I series with the bat against England.&nbsp; 
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Australian batsman Steve Smith is currently involved in the limited-overs series against England and will feature in the three-match ODI series starting September 11 before heading to the UAE for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 where he will be seen leading Rajasthan Royals.

Australian batsman Steve Smith is currently involved in the limited-overs series against England and will feature in the three-match ODI series starting September 11 before heading to the UAE for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 where he will be seen leading Rajasthan Royals. As Australian team moved from one bubble in Southampton to another bubble in Manchester, via bus, for the ODI series, Smith decided to hold a Question and Answer session with his fans on Instagram, where he revealed his current best ODI batsman, all-time favourite fielder and much more. While the debate over who is the better batsman between Smith and Virat Kohli has always been a heated topic on social media platforms, Smith named the Indian skipper as the best ODI batsman at the moment. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee preparations When asked about what does he think about former South African skipper AB de Villiers, Smith answered ‘Freak’, hinting to his splendid all-round ability on the field. Smith further went on to name former Aussie stars Michael Slater and Mark Waugh when quizzed who were his idols growing up. The former Aussie skipper was also of high praise for KL Rahul and young Sanju Samson. Smith picked Jonty Rhodes and Ricky Ponting as his favourite fielder of all-time as he winded up the Instagram session with his fans. ALSO READ: 'Never felt so calm': Kohli expects IPL challenge from Bangalore After completing the ODI series against England, Smith along with other IPL-bound England and Australian players will fly to the UAE and join their respective squads for the tournament, which is schedule to start from September 19. However, before that, Smith will be itching to get back to scoring ways after witnessing a disappointing T20I series with the bat against England.

Virat Kohli best ODI batsman in the world, opines Steve Smith

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah in a bid to come out of retirement and start playing for Punjab in domestic T20 cricket.

Yuvraj, who announced his retirement in 2019, before going on to play in overseas T10 tournaments, will need to have a clearance from the BCCI if he wants to resume his cricketing career in the Indian domestic circuit. &nbsp;

The two-time World Cup winner said that he enjoyed spending time with young players while talking to them about various aspects of the game and added he would love to help them take that extra step forward while helping the team with his presence on the field.&nbsp;

"I enjoyed spending time with these youngsters, and talking to them about various aspects of the game, I realised that they were able to pick up various things that I was telling them," Yuvraj, 38, told Cricbuzz on Wednesday afternoon, as he confirmed his comeback plans. "I had to get into the nets to show them a few other elements, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well I was hitting the ball even though I hadn't held a bat for a really long time."

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"I also trained for those two months, and then I started to bat in the off-season camp. I made runs in some of the practice matches. Mr Puneet Bali, the secretary of the Punjab Cricket Association, approached me after one of the sessions and asked me if I would reconsider coming out of retirement,” Yuvraj explained.

Bali is of the view that Yuvraj’s mentorship could help the youngsters massively and the southpaw was looking in great touch so why not come back and play some more domestic cricket?

"Initially, I wasn't sure that I wanted to take up the offer," Yuvraj admits. "I was done with domestic cricket, though I did want to continue to play in other domestic franchise-based leagues worldwide if I got permission from the BCCI. But I also couldn't ignore Mr Bali's request. I gave it a lot of thought, for nearly three or four weeks, and it was almost as if I didn't even have to make a conscious decision in the end.

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"The motivation is to help Punjab win championships. Bhajji (Harbhajan Singh), myself, we have won tournaments, but we haven't done it together for Punjab, so that was a big factor in my final call," Yuvraj points out. "Obviously, Shubman is already playing for India, and I feel there's plenty of potential in the other three boys. If I can contribute in any way to their development and to the development of Punjab cricket, then that will be wonderful. After all, playing for Punjab is what paved the way for my international career."

Yuvraj, in his letter of Ganguly and Shah, made it clear that he would not pursue his options of playing in overseas leagues once he is given the green signal to return to Indian domestic cricket. Yuvraj had earlier played for Toronto Nationals in Global T20 Canada and Maratha Arabians in Abu Dhabi T10 League.&nbsp;

"As things stand now, I will be playing only T20s if I get the nod," Yuvraj observes. "But who knows, let's see." 
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Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah in a bid to come out of retirement and start playing for Punjab in domestic T20 cricket.

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah in a bid to come out of retirement and start playing for Punjab in domestic T20 cricket. Yuvraj, who announced his retirement in 2019, before going on to play in overseas T10 tournaments, will need to have a clearance from the BCCI if he wants to resume his cricketing career in the Indian domestic circuit. The two-time World Cup winner said that he enjoyed spending time with young players while talking to them about various aspects of the game and added he would love to help them take that extra step forward while helping the team with his presence on the field. "I enjoyed spending time with these youngsters, and talking to them about various aspects of the game, I realised that they were able to pick up various things that I was telling them," Yuvraj, 38, told Cricbuzz on Wednesday afternoon, as he confirmed his comeback plans. "I had to get into the nets to show them a few other elements, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well I was hitting the ball even though I hadn't held a bat for a really long time." ALSO READ: IPL 2020: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee preparations "I also trained for those two months, and then I started to bat in the off-season camp. I made runs in some of the practice matches. Mr Puneet Bali, the secretary of the Punjab Cricket Association, approached me after one of the sessions and asked me if I would reconsider coming out of retirement,” Yuvraj explained. Bali is of the view that Yuvraj’s mentorship could help the youngsters massively and the southpaw was looking in great touch so why not come back and play some more domestic cricket? "Initially, I wasn't sure that I wanted to take up the offer," Yuvraj admits. "I was done with domestic cricket, though I did want to continue to play in other domestic franchise-based leagues worldwide if I got permission from the BCCI. But I also couldn't ignore Mr Bali's request. I gave it a lot of thought, for nearly three or four weeks, and it was almost as if I didn't even have to make a conscious decision in the end. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: England's Dawid Malan end Babar Azam 681-day stay at top spot "The motivation is to help Punjab win championships. Bhajji (Harbhajan Singh), myself, we have won tournaments, but we haven't done it together for Punjab, so that was a big factor in my final call," Yuvraj points out. "Obviously, Shubman is already playing for India, and I feel there's plenty of potential in the other three boys. If I can contribute in any way to their development and to the development of Punjab cricket, then that will be wonderful. After all, playing for Punjab is what paved the way for my international career." Yuvraj, in his letter of Ganguly and Shah, made it clear that he would not pursue his options of playing in overseas leagues once he is given the green signal to return to Indian domestic cricket. Yuvraj had earlier played for Toronto Nationals in Global T20 Canada and Maratha Arabians in Abu Dhabi T10 League. "As things stand now, I will be playing only T20s if I get the nod," Yuvraj observes. "But who knows, let's see."

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England batsman Dawid Malan has replaced Pakistan's Babar Azam at the top of the ICC player rankings for T20I batsmen after a fruitful home series against Australia.

The 33-year-old left-hander has progressed four places after a series-topping run aggregate of 129, which included a player of the match effort of 66 in the first fixture. 
England won the series 2-1.

Malan, whose previous best ranking was second in November last year, is now eight rating points ahead of Azam. India's K L Rahul, who has not played international cricket in over six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has lost two places to be fourth and his skipper Virat Kohli has gained a spot to be ninth.

Malan's teammates Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler have also made headway in Wednesday's update.

Bairstow has gained three slots to reach a career-best 19th position after scoring 72 runs in the series while Buttler has moved from 40th to 28th after scoring 121 runs in two matches, which also won him the player of the series award.

For Australia, captain Aaron Finch's 125 runs in the series have helped him retain third position. Glenn Maxwell also holds on to his sixth position among batsmen while gaining one slot to reach second position in the list of all-rounders led by Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi.

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has gained two slots to reach seventh position after finishing as the most successful bowler in the series with six wickets, while Australia left-arm spinner Ashton Agar's five wickets have enabled him retain third position, behind the Afghanistan spin pair of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman.

Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson has moved into the top 10 for the first time in his career after taking three wickets in the series while his compatriot Mitchell Starc (up seven places to 18th) and England's Mark Wood (up 41 places to 79th) have also made notable gains.

Meanwhile, Australia have reclaimed the top spot in the team rankings after briefly conceding it to England during the series.

Australia started the series 10 points ahead of their rivals at 278, but were overtaken after losing the first two matches, when both were on 273 points, with England ahead on decimal points.

Australia, who were number one for the first time in this format at the time of the annual update on May 1 this year, are now on 275 points and England on 271.

England batsman Dawid Malan has replaced Pakistan's Babar Azam at the top of the ICC player rankings for T20I batsmen after a fruitful home series against Australia.

England batsman Dawid Malan has replaced Pakistan's Babar Azam at the top of the ICC player rankings for T20I batsmen after a fruitful home series against Australia. The 33-year-old left-hander has progressed four places after a series-topping run aggregate of 129, which included a player of the match effort of 66 in the first fixture. England won the series 2-1. Malan, whose previous best ranking was second in November last year, is now eight rating points ahead of Azam. India's K L Rahul, who has not played international cricket in over six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has lost two places to be fourth and his skipper Virat Kohli has gained a spot to be ninth. Malan's teammates Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler have also made headway in Wednesday's update. Bairstow has gained three slots to reach a career-best 19th position after scoring 72 runs in the series while Buttler has moved from 40th to 28th after scoring 121 runs in two matches, which also won him the player of the series award. For Australia, captain Aaron Finch's 125 runs in the series have helped him retain third position. Glenn Maxwell also holds on to his sixth position among batsmen while gaining one slot to reach second position in the list of all-rounders led by Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi. England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has gained two slots to reach seventh position after finishing as the most successful bowler in the series with six wickets, while Australia left-arm spinner Ashton Agar's five wickets have enabled him retain third position, behind the Afghanistan spin pair of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman. Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson has moved into the top 10 for the first time in his career after taking three wickets in the series while his compatriot Mitchell Starc (up seven places to 18th) and England's Mark Wood (up 41 places to 79th) have also made notable gains. Meanwhile, Australia have reclaimed the top spot in the team rankings after briefly conceding it to England during the series. Australia started the series 10 points ahead of their rivals at 278, but were overtaken after losing the first two matches, when both were on 273 points, with England ahead on decimal points. Australia, who were number one for the first time in this format at the time of the annual update on May 1 this year, are now on 275 points and England on 271.

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Josh Hazlewood was back in the Australian T20I playing XI after a gap of four years and the pacer lived up to the expectations as he ended up with the big wicket of Tom Banton while conceding just 23 runs off his four-over quota as Australia won the third T20I by five wickets to become the number one T20I side in ICC Rankings.

"It feels to get a win after such a long break. Being the no.1 T20I side is always a great feeling and yes, the win will give us the momentum heading into the ODI series"

"It was good to be playing T20 cricket again for Australia. It's been a long time that I played T20 cricket for Australia, however, I played few games in the Big Bash last year, I worked on a few things and it seems to be going well, hopefully I will get some games for Chennai this year, I would try to play well for the franchise every time I get an opportunity," Hazlewood said during a virtual media interaction on Wednesday.

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Hazlewood bowled the first two overs of his spell with his usual 'good-length' deliveries before bringing in his variations for the third and fourth overs. A couple of bumpers from the Aussie quick, who replaced Pat Cummins in the XI, did trouble the English batsman in what was a sluggish track in Southampton.

"It feels to get a win after such a long break. Being the no.1 T20I side is always a great feeling and yes, the win will give us the momentum heading into the ODI series,” Hazlewood replied to a WION query.

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India and Australia are set to lock horns in a four-match Test series later in 2020 and Hazlewood sounded excited to play some cricket with and against the Indian players in much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 starting September 19.&nbsp;

"It is going to be interesting playing with a few of the guys who we will come up against this summer. It would be good to get some insights as to how they think about the game, obviously, IPL is a different format," said Hazlewood. 
Australia will now kick-start the three-match ODI series against England at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester from September 11. 
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Josh Hazlewood was back in the Australian T20I playing XI after a gap of four years and the pacer lived up to the expectations as he ended up with the big wicket of Tom Banton while conceding just 23 runs off his four-over quota as Australia won the third T20I by five wickets to become the number one T20I side in ICC Rankings.

Josh Hazlewood was back in the Australian T20I playing XI after a gap of four years and the pacer lived up to the expectations as he ended up with the big wicket of Tom Banton while conceding just 23 runs off his four-over quota as Australia won the third T20I by five wickets to become the number one T20I side in ICC Rankings. "It feels to get a win after such a long break. Being the no.1 T20I side is always a great feeling and yes, the win will give us the momentum heading into the ODI series" "It was good to be playing T20 cricket again for Australia. It's been a long time that I played T20 cricket for Australia, however, I played few games in the Big Bash last year, I worked on a few things and it seems to be going well, hopefully I will get some games for Chennai this year, I would try to play well for the franchise every time I get an opportunity," Hazlewood said during a virtual media interaction on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Marsh stars as Australia regain top spot in T20 rankings from England Hazlewood bowled the first two overs of his spell with his usual 'good-length' deliveries before bringing in his variations for the third and fourth overs. A couple of bumpers from the Aussie quick, who replaced Pat Cummins in the XI, did trouble the English batsman in what was a sluggish track in Southampton. "It feels to get a win after such a long break. Being the no.1 T20I side is always a great feeling and yes, the win will give us the momentum heading into the ODI series,” Hazlewood replied to a WION query. IN PICS | Ace Naomi Osaka pays tribute to black lives in a unique fashion! India and Australia are set to lock horns in a four-match Test series later in 2020 and Hazlewood sounded excited to play some cricket with and against the Indian players in much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 starting September 19. "It is going to be interesting playing with a few of the guys who we will come up against this summer. It would be good to get some insights as to how they think about the game, obviously, IPL is a different format," said Hazlewood. Australia will now kick-start the three-match ODI series against England at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester from September 11.

Josh Hazlewood: Feels good to be No. 1 T20I side and take winning momentum into ODI series

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed chief-selector cum head coach of Pakistan cricket team Misbah-ul-Haq for saying that he has taken over a side that is in decline. Akhtar lashed out at the former Pakistan captain as he said that honest and strong people don’t find excuses but take strong decision while adding Misbah should look into improving the squad rather than complaining.

Misbah has found himself under pressure due to Pakistan’s poor results under his tenure as head coach cum chief selector. Pakistan have won just two Tests while losing three in the last 12 months and have won just two out of three ODIs. In T20Is, they have won three matches out of 12 including three rain-abandoned matches.&nbsp;

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“Honest and strong people don’t complain but take decisions. If I had been in his place, I would have said that it is my fault, I will set it right. That is the straight point. He should have said that what had happened earlier or not happened is left behind, and now that I am at the job, I will improve things,” Akhtar told Geo TV.

“Playing around here and there is probably Misbah but this is not me. I am not like that. Whatever has happened, now that you are there, you need to say with confidence that you are there now, you will see how to set things right,” he added.

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Notably, Pakistan was the number on T20I side when Misbah took over the charge as head coach and chief selector in 2-19 but now they have slipped to the fourth position. In Test cricket, Pakistan are down and out in the seventh position after losing the Test series against England 1-0.

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed chief-selector cum head coach of Pakistan cricket team Misbah-ul-Haq for saying that he has taken over a side that is in decline.

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed chief-selector cum head coach of Pakistan cricket team Misbah-ul-Haq for saying that he has taken over a side that is in decline. Akhtar lashed out at the former Pakistan captain as he said that honest and strong people don’t find excuses but take strong decision while adding Misbah should look into improving the squad rather than complaining. Misbah has found himself under pressure due to Pakistan’s poor results under his tenure as head coach cum chief selector. Pakistan have won just two Tests while losing three in the last 12 months and have won just two out of three ODIs. In T20Is, they have won three matches out of 12 including three rain-abandoned matches. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee preparations “Honest and strong people don’t complain but take decisions. If I had been in his place, I would have said that it is my fault, I will set it right. That is the straight point. He should have said that what had happened earlier or not happened is left behind, and now that I am at the job, I will improve things,” Akhtar told Geo TV. “Playing around here and there is probably Misbah but this is not me. I am not like that. Whatever has happened, now that you are there, you need to say with confidence that you are there now, you will see how to set things right,” he added. ALSO READ: CPL 2020: Dominant TKR one away from perfection Notably, Pakistan was the number on T20I side when Misbah took over the charge as head coach and chief selector in 2-19 but now they have slipped to the fourth position. In Test cricket, Pakistan are down and out in the seventh position after losing the Test series against England 1-0.

Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at Misbah-ul-Haq for 'complaining'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for the much-awaited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, scheduled to commence on September 19.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2020 season opener after the tournament was moved to the UAE amid rising cases of COVID-19 in India.

"My first flight in 6 months to dubai for IPL...Crazy life changes," Ganguly posted on his Instagram handle with a picture in which he is wearing a mask and face shield, part of the BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedure while flying amid the pandemic.

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The BCCI just managed to find a window for IPL 2020 after the postponement of T20 World Cup, which was scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November. The Indian board would have faced a revenue loss of INR 4000 crore had the the tournament not got the green signal.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/never-felt-so-calm-kohli-expects-ipl-challenge-from-bangalore-326075" hreflang="en">'Never felt so calm': Kohli expects IPL challenge from Bangalore</a>

Meanwhile, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel is among the other key officials who are there in Dubai. The tournament, despite following strict health safety measures, has already suffered instances where contingent members have tested positive for the virus.

Chennai Super Kings has been the worst affected franchise with 13 of its members, including two players in quarantine, testing positive. However, others have tested negative and the franchise has started preparing for IPL 2020.

While the initial phase of IPL 2020 will be held behind closed doors, some crowd might be approved in the latter half of the tournament but it depends on how the COVID-19 situation develops.&nbsp;

IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2020-from-raina-to-malinga-top-players-who-have-pulled-out-of-the-tournament-326040" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: From Raina to Malinga - Top players who have pulled out of the tournament</a>

The event will be played at three venues -- Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi – with the final scheduled on November 10. 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to commence on September 19.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday left for Dubai to oversee preparations for the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to commence on September 19. Defending champions Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2020 season opener after the tournament was moved to the UAE amid rising cases of COVID-19 in India. "My first flight in 6 months to dubai for IPL...Crazy life changes," Ganguly posted on his Instagram handle with a picture in which he is wearing a mask and face shield, part of the BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedure while flying amid the pandemic. View this post on Instagram My first flight in 6months to dubai for IPL.. crazy life changes .. A post shared by SOURAV GANGULY (@souravganguly) on Sep 8, 2020 at 8:09pm PDT × The BCCI just managed to find a window for IPL 2020 after the postponement of T20 World Cup, which was scheduled to be hosted by Australia in October-November. The Indian board would have faced a revenue loss of INR 4000 crore had the the tournament not got the green signal. ALSO READ: 'Never felt so calm': Kohli expects IPL challenge from Bangalore Meanwhile, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel is among the other key officials who are there in Dubai. The tournament, despite following strict health safety measures, has already suffered instances where contingent members have tested positive for the virus. Chennai Super Kings has been the worst affected franchise with 13 of its members, including two players in quarantine, testing positive. However, others have tested negative and the franchise has started preparing for IPL 2020. While the initial phase of IPL 2020 will be held behind closed doors, some crowd might be approved in the latter half of the tournament but it depends on how the COVID-19 situation develops. IN PICS | IPL 2020: From Raina to Malinga - Top players who have pulled out of the tournament The event will be played at three venues -- Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi – with the final scheduled on November 10.

IPL 2020: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee preparations

England and Australia are all set to lock horns in the third and final T20I match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. While England have already sealed the series by winning the first two matches of the series, a lot is riding on the final encounter as the winning team will become the number one ranked T20I side in the ICC Test rankings.

Both the first two T20Is were closely fought contest and could have been won by either side. However, England, who have been playing cricket for a couple of months now, looked much determined and polished in front of a sluggish Australian side. The Aaron Finch-led outfit would be gunning to finish the T20I series on a high and get winning momentum ahead of the ODI series. &nbsp;

The pitch is expected to produce another high-scoring match and fans can expect plenty of runs in what has been a slow but flat track in Southampton.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-bought-maxwell-as-we-needed-an-impact-player-in-the-middle-says-kumble-326024" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Bought Maxwell as we needed an impact player in the middle, says Kumble</a>

<h2>When will the England vs Australia 3rd T20I begin?</h2>

The England vs Australia 3rd T20I will begin at 10:30 PM IST on September 8. The toss will take place at 10:00 PM IST.

<h2>Where will the England vs Australia 3rd T20I be played?</h2>

The England vs Australia 3rd T20I match will be held at Rose Bowl in Southampton

<h2>Which channel will telecast the England vs Australia 3rd T20I?</h2>

The England vs Australia 3rd T20I will have a live telecast on Sony SIX and Sony Six HD in India

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of England vs Australia 3rd T20I?</h2>

The live streaming of England vs Australia 3rd T20I will be available on Sony’s streaming platform. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
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England and Australia are all set to lock horns in the third and final T20I match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. While England have already sealed the series by winning the first two matches of the series, a lot is riding on the final encounter as the winning team will become the number one ranked T20I side in the ICC Test rankings.

England and Australia are all set to lock horns in the third and final T20I match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. While England have already sealed the series by winning the first two matches of the series, a lot is riding on the final encounter as the winning team will become the number one ranked T20I side in the ICC Test rankings. Both the first two T20Is were closely fought contest and could have been won by either side. However, England, who have been playing cricket for a couple of months now, looked much determined and polished in front of a sluggish Australian side. The Aaron Finch-led outfit would be gunning to finish the T20I series on a high and get winning momentum ahead of the ODI series. The pitch is expected to produce another high-scoring match and fans can expect plenty of runs in what has been a slow but flat track in Southampton. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Bought Maxwell as we needed an impact player in the middle, says Kumble When will the England vs Australia 3rd T20I begin? The England vs Australia 3rd T20I will begin at 10:30 PM IST on September 8. The toss will take place at 10:00 PM IST. Where will the England vs Australia 3rd T20I be played? The England vs Australia 3rd T20I match will be held at Rose Bowl in Southampton Which channel will telecast the England vs Australia 3rd T20I? The England vs Australia 3rd T20I will have a live telecast on Sony SIX and Sony Six HD in India How to watch the live streaming of England vs Australia 3rd T20I? The live streaming of England vs Australia 3rd T20I will be available on Sony’s streaming platform.

England vs Australia, 3rd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch ENG vs AUS match?

Virat Kohli says he has "never felt so calm" going into an Indian Premier League season as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper chases an elusive title in the Twenty20 tournament.

Kohli's Bangalore finished runners-up in the 2016 edition but have since disappointed and were bottom of the eight-team table last year.

But the world's leading ODI batsman expects a turnaround from a team containing big names such as South Africa's explosive AB de Villiers and Australia's big-hitting white ball skipper Aaron Finch.

"I (have) never felt so calm going into a season before," Kohli said during an interview posted on his side's YouTube channel on Monday ahead of the tournament beginning September 19 in the United Arab Emirates.

"He (de Villiers) is coming from a very different space and he is enjoying his life and is very relaxed and fit as ever. I feel I am in a much better space, much more balanced, when it comes to environment of (the) IPL.

"Aaron Finch is someone who has experience of playing international cricket."

Kohli has captained Bangalore since 2013 and said the tournament being played outside India because of coronavirus meant his side would be "disconnecting with things that have happened in the past and not taking that baggage, as we have done that way too many times.

"Just because we have a bunch of players that are so skilled... people have had so much expectation," he admitted.

Bangalore's other imported talent includes South African pace bowler Chris Morris and little known Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe.

"Morris brings in a lot of balance," said Kohli. "Some of the youngsters we have picked this time are quite exciting too like Josh Philippe, a very exciting player."

The IPL will be played across three venues within relatively close proximity -- Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi -- and Kohli feels that will lead to consistent playing conditions across the tournament.

"It (the usual home and away system in India) gets hectic, conditions change... This time, it's more of a level playing field and everything would now boil down to skill level rather than home advantage," he said.

"We have unpacked all bags and stacked clothes in the wardrobe. We go, practise, live in our own bio-bubble… It's a more settled and calm feeling."

Virat Kohli says he has "never felt so calm" going into an Indian Premier League season as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper chases an elusive title in the Twenty20 tournament.

Virat Kohli says he has "never felt so calm" going into an Indian Premier League season as the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper chases an elusive title in the Twenty20 tournament. Kohli's Bangalore finished runners-up in the 2016 edition but have since disappointed and were bottom of the eight-team table last year. But the world's leading ODI batsman expects a turnaround from a team containing big names such as South Africa's explosive AB de Villiers and Australia's big-hitting white ball skipper Aaron Finch. "I (have) never felt so calm going into a season before," Kohli said during an interview posted on his side's YouTube channel on Monday ahead of the tournament beginning September 19 in the United Arab Emirates. "He (de Villiers) is coming from a very different space and he is enjoying his life and is very relaxed and fit as ever. I feel I am in a much better space, much more balanced, when it comes to environment of (the) IPL. "Aaron Finch is someone who has experience of playing international cricket." Kohli has captained Bangalore since 2013 and said the tournament being played outside India because of coronavirus meant his side would be "disconnecting with things that have happened in the past and not taking that baggage, as we have done that way too many times. "Just because we have a bunch of players that are so skilled... people have had so much expectation," he admitted. Bangalore's other imported talent includes South African pace bowler Chris Morris and little known Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe. "Morris brings in a lot of balance," said Kohli. "Some of the youngsters we have picked this time are quite exciting too like Josh Philippe, a very exciting player." The IPL will be played across three venues within relatively close proximity -- Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi -- and Kohli feels that will lead to consistent playing conditions across the tournament. "It (the usual home and away system in India) gets hectic, conditions change... This time, it's more of a level playing field and everything would now boil down to skill level rather than home advantage," he said. "We have unpacked all bags and stacked clothes in the wardrobe. We go, practise, live in our own bio-bubble… It's a more settled and calm feeling."

'Never felt so calm': Kohli expects IPL challenge from Bangalore

IPL 2020: From Raina to Malinga - Top players who have pulled out of the tournament

Anil Kumble, the head coach of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), on Tuesday said that the side bought Glenn Maxwell in order to give the line-up a much-needed impact player in the middle.

The 2020 edition of the IPL will be played in the UAE from September 19 till November 10 across three venues -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

In the players' auction which was held in December 2019, Maxwell was bought by KXIP for INR 10.75 crore. The side had also increased depth in their bowling ranks after acquiring Windies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for INR 8.5 crore.

"In the players' auction we addressed that we needed an impact player and that is why we bought Glenn Maxwell. He can field and bat, he is a gun fielder as well. The other part was that we needed a fast bowler who can bowl at the death that is why we looked at Sheldon Cottrell. Overall we are satisfied with the squad we have. In the end, it's about keeping the things simple," Kumble replied to an ANI inquiry during a virtual interaction.

Kings XI Punjab will be led by KL Rahul this year, and Kumble is well aware of the qualities of the Karnataka-born batsman having seen him from childhood.

Talking about KL Rahul's leadership, Kumble said: "Knowing KL and some of the players from the past really helps. I have seen KL from his childhood. So far he has been brilliant, he knows the players better than me, he has been with the franchise for two years, he is very relaxed, he has been in the scene for a while now, he understands the nuances of the game, so all of that put together it really helps, I am happy with the start we have had, I am looking forward to the IPL under his leadership."

Kumble also gave his take on MS Dhoni playing the IPL 2020 after announcing his retirement from international cricket. The former India coach said that the wicket-keeper batsman would be highly motivated to do well for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

"I don't understand what is the meaning of extra motivation. I am sure Dhoni is motivated that is why he is here. Knowing MS, he will obviously give his 100 percent, even when I played IPL's second season, I had retired, the last two seasons I played in IPL, I was retired. I am sure MS will be as motivated to do well in IPL," Kumble said.

Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the opener on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. Kings XI Punjab will face Delhi Capitals in their opening match of the tournament on September 20. 
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Anil Kumble, the head coach of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), on Tuesday said that the side bought Glenn Maxwell in order to give the line-up a much-needed impact player in the middle.

Anil Kumble, the head coach of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), on Tuesday said that the side bought Glenn Maxwell in order to give the line-up a much-needed impact player in the middle. The 2020 edition of the IPL will be played in the UAE from September 19 till November 10 across three venues -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. In the players' auction which was held in December 2019, Maxwell was bought by KXIP for INR 10.75 crore. The side had also increased depth in their bowling ranks after acquiring Windies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for INR 8.5 crore. "In the players' auction we addressed that we needed an impact player and that is why we bought Glenn Maxwell. He can field and bat, he is a gun fielder as well. The other part was that we needed a fast bowler who can bowl at the death that is why we looked at Sheldon Cottrell. Overall we are satisfied with the squad we have. In the end, it's about keeping the things simple," Kumble replied to an ANI inquiry during a virtual interaction. Kings XI Punjab will be led by KL Rahul this year, and Kumble is well aware of the qualities of the Karnataka-born batsman having seen him from childhood. Talking about KL Rahul's leadership, Kumble said: "Knowing KL and some of the players from the past really helps. I have seen KL from his childhood. So far he has been brilliant, he knows the players better than me, he has been with the franchise for two years, he is very relaxed, he has been in the scene for a while now, he understands the nuances of the game, so all of that put together it really helps, I am happy with the start we have had, I am looking forward to the IPL under his leadership." Kumble also gave his take on MS Dhoni playing the IPL 2020 after announcing his retirement from international cricket. The former India coach said that the wicket-keeper batsman would be highly motivated to do well for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). "I don't understand what is the meaning of extra motivation. I am sure Dhoni is motivated that is why he is here. Knowing MS, he will obviously give his 100 percent, even when I played IPL's second season, I had retired, the last two seasons I played in IPL, I was retired. I am sure MS will be as motivated to do well in IPL," Kumble said. Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the opener on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. Kings XI Punjab will face Delhi Capitals in their opening match of the tournament on September 20.

IPL 2020: Bought Maxwell as we needed an impact player in the middle, says Kumble

Running out the non-strikers or ‘Mankad-ing’ has been central of many debates after Ravichandran Ashwin decided to dismiss Jos Buttler in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. Many phrases like it is ‘against the spirit of cricket’ has been used despite the dismissal being in the cricket rule books. Recently, the debate was in the headlines after conversations between Ravichandran Ashwin and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting ahead of IPL 2020.&nbsp;

Afghanistan’s Shpageeza Cricket League has brought the debate to life again after Dawlat Zadran ran-out the non-striker after the latter was found well outside the popping crease before the ball was delivered.&nbsp;

Dawlat Zadran ‘Mankaded’ Kabul Eagles opener Noor Ali during a vital run-chase with the latter batting on 61 off 42. Zadran decided to send Noor Ali packing after the non-striker stepped out of the crease before the ball was delivered. Zadran knocked the bails off to send Ali back to the hut.&nbsp;

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Following an appeal by Mis Ainak Knights, the third-umpire gave Ali out as the team celebrated the dismissal. However, Kabul Eagles went on to chase down the target of 164 in 19 overs.

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"I just think that we have got to find a way around. Trying to stop the batsman cheating. We have had this conversation already. I don't want to see anyone running two or three yards down the wicket. Because that basically is cheating," Ponting said while discussing Mankading with Ashwin on the latter's YouTube show.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-7-franchises-to-take-ps100000-air-bubble-route-to-bring-players-from-manchester-to-dubai-325949" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: 7 franchises to take £100,000 air bubble route to bring players from Manchester to Dubai</a>

"I think there should be some sort of a run penalty. If you are to get to the top of your bowling action and stop, and it shows that the batsman is cheating and is out of his crease, I think put a run penalty on them.

"And do it right from the start, because that will stop him right away. Imagine taking 10 runs off a team total because you have taken yards... those sort of things need to be looked at." 
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Running out the non-strikers or ‘Mankad-ing’ has been central of many debates after Ravichandran Ashwin decided to dismiss Jos Buttler in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

Running out the non-strikers or ‘Mankad-ing’ has been central of many debates after Ravichandran Ashwin decided to dismiss Jos Buttler in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. Many phrases like it is ‘against the spirit of cricket’ has been used despite the dismissal being in the cricket rule books. Recently, the debate was in the headlines after conversations between Ravichandran Ashwin and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting ahead of IPL 2020. Afghanistan’s Shpageeza Cricket League has brought the debate to life again after Dawlat Zadran ran-out the non-striker after the latter was found well outside the popping crease before the ball was delivered. Dawlat Zadran ‘Mankaded’ Kabul Eagles opener Noor Ali during a vital run-chase with the latter batting on 61 off 42. Zadran decided to send Noor Ali packing after the non-striker stepped out of the crease before the ball was delivered. Zadran knocked the bails off to send Ali back to the hut. ALSO READ: Nothing decided on Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh's future or replacement: CSK official Following an appeal by Mis Ainak Knights, the third-umpire gave Ali out as the team celebrated the dismissal. However, Kabul Eagles went on to chase down the target of 164 in 19 overs. Dawlat Zafran did Mankading in Afghanistan league today. Ashwin Anna influence 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Gf1zq35qjq — Rahul (@Ittzz_Rahul) September 8, 2020 × "I just think that we have got to find a way around. Trying to stop the batsman cheating. We have had this conversation already. I don't want to see anyone running two or three yards down the wicket. Because that basically is cheating," Ponting said while discussing Mankading with Ashwin on the latter's YouTube show. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: 7 franchises to take £100,000 air bubble route to bring players from Manchester to Dubai "I think there should be some sort of a run penalty. If you are to get to the top of your bowling action and stop, and it shows that the batsman is cheating and is out of his crease, I think put a run penalty on them. "And do it right from the start, because that will stop him right away. Imagine taking 10 runs off a team total because you have taken yards... those sort of things need to be looked at."

WATCH: Dawlat Zadran 'Mankads' Noor Ali in Shpageeza Cricket League

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl?page=1">IPL</a>&nbsp;auctions are always "tricky" terrain and going unsold does not make Cheteshwar Pujara a frustrated cricketer as he fights the public perception of being a red-ball specialist.

There are players who have had similar strike-rates (110 approx) but got picked by franchises but architect of India's historic series-win in Australia in 2018-19 has been left high and dry.

Does it hurt or irk him, letting others decide about his credentials as a T20 player?

"As a cricketer, I can't have that opinion. Also I feel that I am someone who will never have such egos because I have seen and known IPL auctions to be tricky," Pujara told PTI during an exclusive interview.

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"I have seen world class players like Hashim Amla go unsold at the auctions. There have been lot of good T20 players, who have missed out on auction. So I don't have any big ego that they are not picking me. Yes, given a choice I would like to play IPL," said India's most important Test batsman alongside skipper Virat Kohli.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Full coverage of IPL: HERE</a>

Does he feel to be a victim of public perception so prevalent in the Indian cricket eco-system?

"I would say yes, it's a perception being tagged as a Test player and I can't do much about it," said the man who set up India's 2-1 series win in Australia with more than 500 runs in the 2018-19 away series.

"I have always said that I should get opportunities and once I get opportunities, then only I can prove myself as white ball cricketer. I have performed well in List A cricket (average of 54), also in domestic T20s (century in Mushtaq Ali Trophy). I have done well in List A games in England.

"Performance is something which I can control and I will do that. Only thing I can do is wait for my opportunity. I am more than happy to play all formats. As long as I playing the game, I will remain a student of the game as there is no end to what you can learn. But as and when I get an opportunity, then only I can change the perception.," said the affable man from Rajkot.

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Other years during IPL, Pujara is in England playing county cricket either for Derbyshire, Yorkshire or Nottinghamshire which wasn't possible due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Isn't it frustrating that when all his India mates will be getting to play matches (in IPL), he can only have net sessions with still no clarity on domestic cricket?

"Disappointed 'Yes' but frustrating 'No'. I haven't been able to go to UK not because I didn't want to play or they didn't want me but because of the situation which is same for all cricketers.

"I have to understand these are tough times. It is more important to be with family and stay safe and not worry too much about not getting too much match practice. There are people, who have endured way more difficulties," he said.

Contentment is key to leading a good life and the 32-year-old with 77 Test matches and nearly 6000 runs (5840 with 18 hundreds) understands that.

"I wouldn't say that I feel like I don't have this or I don't have that. I am happy with what I have got," he said.

"Be it for Indian Oil in office cricket or playing for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, my commitment is always above 100 percent. My commitment is to the game and remaining true to it. I have won matches for India.

"Nothing beats the feeling when you win matches for India with millions supporting you. I know that feeling and you can't beat that," he concluded.&nbsp;

IPL auctions are always "tricky" terrain and going unsold does not make Cheteshwar Pujara a frustrated cricketer as he fights the public perception of being a red-ball specialist.

IPL auctions are always "tricky" terrain and going unsold does not make Cheteshwar Pujara a frustrated cricketer as he fights the public perception of being a red-ball specialist. There are players who have had similar strike-rates (110 approx) but got picked by franchises but architect of India's historic series-win in Australia in 2018-19 has been left high and dry. Does it hurt or irk him, letting others decide about his credentials as a T20 player? "As a cricketer, I can't have that opinion. Also I feel that I am someone who will never have such egos because I have seen and known IPL auctions to be tricky," Pujara told PTI during an exclusive interview. ALSO READ: Nothing decided on Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh's future or replacement: CSK official "I have seen world class players like Hashim Amla go unsold at the auctions. There have been lot of good T20 players, who have missed out on auction. So I don't have any big ego that they are not picking me. Yes, given a choice I would like to play IPL," said India's most important Test batsman alongside skipper Virat Kohli. Full coverage of IPL: HERE Does he feel to be a victim of public perception so prevalent in the Indian cricket eco-system? "I would say yes, it's a perception being tagged as a Test player and I can't do much about it," said the man who set up India's 2-1 series win in Australia with more than 500 runs in the 2018-19 away series. "I have always said that I should get opportunities and once I get opportunities, then only I can prove myself as white ball cricketer. I have performed well in List A cricket (average of 54), also in domestic T20s (century in Mushtaq Ali Trophy). I have done well in List A games in England. "Performance is something which I can control and I will do that. Only thing I can do is wait for my opportunity. I am more than happy to play all formats. As long as I playing the game, I will remain a student of the game as there is no end to what you can learn. But as and when I get an opportunity, then only I can change the perception.," said the affable man from Rajkot. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: 7 franchises to take £100,000 air bubble route to bring players from Manchester to Dubai Other years during IPL, Pujara is in England playing county cricket either for Derbyshire, Yorkshire or Nottinghamshire which wasn't possible due to COVID-19 pandemic. Isn't it frustrating that when all his India mates will be getting to play matches (in IPL), he can only have net sessions with still no clarity on domestic cricket? "Disappointed 'Yes' but frustrating 'No'. I haven't been able to go to UK not because I didn't want to play or they didn't want me but because of the situation which is same for all cricketers. "I have to understand these are tough times. It is more important to be with family and stay safe and not worry too much about not getting too much match practice. There are people, who have endured way more difficulties," he said. Contentment is key to leading a good life and the 32-year-old with 77 Test matches and nearly 6000 runs (5840 with 18 hundreds) understands that. "I wouldn't say that I feel like I don't have this or I don't have that. I am happy with what I have got," he said. "Be it for Indian Oil in office cricket or playing for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, my commitment is always above 100 percent. My commitment is to the game and remaining true to it. I have won matches for India. "Nothing beats the feeling when you win matches for India with millions supporting you. I know that feeling and you can't beat that," he concluded.

Never had ego issues about IPL auctions, even a player like Amla went unsold: Pujara

Seven franchises of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> have collectively hired a charter to bring 22 players from Manchester to Dubai which will cost them around one hundred thousand pounds and more.&nbsp;

England and Australian players, who are currently involved in the ongoing limited-overs series, will aboard a charter flight in Manchester after the last ODI of the England-Australia white-ball series, on September 17 and will be with their respective teams well ahead of the IPL 2020 openers, according to a report in Mumbai Mirror.

The likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Pat Cummins, Jos Butter, Eoin Morgan, Jofra Archer among others will be heading to the UAE in a charter flight after the franchises decided to shell out a lump sum money together in a bid to get the six-day quarantine exempted. The only team that has not participated are Mumbai Indians.

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The idea of bringing in a charter flight into the play is to transport all the players from the England bubble to IPL’s bio environment. Kolkata Knight Riders, based in Abu Dhabi, will need their players to undergo six-day isolation due to the strict protocols in the emirates. However, all three KKR players – Cummins, Banton and Morgan – will be eligible to play on September 23 – their seventh day in Abu Dhabi – after clearing all three COVID-19 tests.&nbsp;

IPL-bound English and Aussie players will travel to the airport in a sanitized bus and will land at a different airport, not at the regular Dubai International Airport.&nbsp;

“It has all been taken care of. The idea is that they are not outside of the bubble. If we had flown them by commercial flights, they would have had to undergo quarantine. And costwise also it would have been dearer as each player will have to be flown by business class. Close to Rs 1 crore for 22 players is not much I suppose,” a franchise official said.

Seven franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 have collectively hired a charter to bring 22 players from Manchester to Dubai which will cost them around one hundred thousand pounds and more.

Seven franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 have collectively hired a charter to bring 22 players from Manchester to Dubai which will cost them around one hundred thousand pounds and more. England and Australian players, who are currently involved in the ongoing limited-overs series, will aboard a charter flight in Manchester after the last ODI of the England-Australia white-ball series, on September 17 and will be with their respective teams well ahead of the IPL 2020 openers, according to a report in Mumbai Mirror. The likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Pat Cummins, Jos Butter, Eoin Morgan, Jofra Archer among others will be heading to the UAE in a charter flight after the franchises decided to shell out a lump sum money together in a bid to get the six-day quarantine exempted. The only team that has not participated are Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ: Rajasthan Royals' Ben Stokes likely to miss first part of IPL 2020 The Dream11 IPL 2020 schedule has been locked in! Let’s start the week by marking out your favourite matches. Game on! #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/L7Ddp61hZ1 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 7, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL 2020 schedule: Team-wise breakdown of fixtures The idea of bringing in a charter flight into the play is to transport all the players from the England bubble to IPL’s bio environment. Kolkata Knight Riders, based in Abu Dhabi, will need their players to undergo six-day isolation due to the strict protocols in the emirates. However, all three KKR players – Cummins, Banton and Morgan – will be eligible to play on September 23 – their seventh day in Abu Dhabi – after clearing all three COVID-19 tests. IPL-bound English and Aussie players will travel to the airport in a sanitized bus and will land at a different airport, not at the regular Dubai International Airport. “It has all been taken care of. The idea is that they are not outside of the bubble. If we had flown them by commercial flights, they would have had to undergo quarantine. And costwise also it would have been dearer as each player will have to be flown by business class. Close to Rs 1 crore for 22 players is not much I suppose,” a franchise official said.

IPL 2020: 7 franchises to take £100,000 air bubble route to bring players from Manchester to Dubai

Jos Buttler made a dashing 77 not out as England beat Australia by six wickets for a series-clinching win in the second Twenty20 international at Southampton on Sunday.

Victory saw England take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in a three-match contest and they will replace Australia at the top of the global T20 standings with another win at Southampton on Tuesday.

England, set 158 to win, finished on 158-4 with seven balls to spare.

They needed 18 off the last two overs. Australia had failed to score 19 off two overs in a dramatic two-run defeat in the first game on Friday.

But England got there in five balls from Adam Zampa, with Moeen Ali hitting a six and a four off successive deliveries from the leg-spinner.

Buttler finished the match with a huge straight six off Zampa. &nbsp;

Buttler faced just 54 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, for his highest score in a T20 international, surpassing 73 not out against Sri Lanka at Southampton four years ago.

<h2>- 'Pretty comprehensive' -</h2>

Victory was set up by England's bowlers, who held Australia to a modest 157-7 after the tourists had won the toss.

"Pretty comprehensive, I can't really fault many facets of the game today," England captain Eoin Morgan told Sky Sports after the match.&nbsp;

"We put in a better bowling performance; we asked the guys to stand up in the first six overs and they did.&nbsp;

"Having a world-class player like Buttler, in form as he is, makes that chase a lot easier."

Australia captain Aaron Finch acknowledged the quality of opener Buttler's innings, saying: "When you fail to get one of the opposition openers out, who is a great player, that is always going to be tough."

Finch added: "We were probably a few runs short of where we needed to be, but I felt if we could match their powerplay with ours with the ball, we'd be in with a shot but we didn't take enough wickets in that period."

Jofra Archer had David Warner caught behind for a third-ball duck and Australia were 89-5 with seven overs left before a late-order rally gave them a glimmer of hope.

This series was meant to act as a warm-up for October's T20 World Cup in Australia.

But that tournament will not take place because of Covid-19, with the next T20 World Cup set for India in 2021.

England lost Jonny Bairstow, Buttler's opening partner, early in their chase. Swinging round from a pull off Mitchell Starc, Bairstow knocked over his stumps and was out hit wicket for 19.

But Buttler, well-supported by Dawid Malan (42) in a second-wicket stand of 87, manipulated the field in style.

He drove paceman Kane Richardson for six and skilfully reverse-swept Ashton Agar's left-arm spin for four.

England, who have struggled for powerplay wickets, made a sensational start after losing the toss when fast bowler Archer, topping 90 mph in his first over, had the dangerous Warner caught behind for nought.

Warner reviewed immediately but replays confirmed he had gloved the ball and Australia were nought for one.

Australia were 3-2 in the second over, after left-hander Alex Carey, promoted to number three in place of star batsman Steve Smith, gave himself room to drive but only edged Mark Wood, like Archer a 50-over World Cup winning fast bowler, to wicketkeeper Buttler.

Smith pulled Tom Curran for six but he was run out for 10 by England captain Eoin Morgan's underarm direct hit from midwicket with just one stump to aim at.

Jos Buttler made a dashing 77 not out as England beat Australia by six wickets for a series-clinching win in the second Twenty20 international at Southampton on Sunday.

Jos Buttler made a dashing 77 not out as England beat Australia by six wickets for a series-clinching win in the second Twenty20 international at Southampton on Sunday. Victory saw England take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in a three-match contest and they will replace Australia at the top of the global T20 standings with another win at Southampton on Tuesday. England, set 158 to win, finished on 158-4 with seven balls to spare. They needed 18 off the last two overs. Australia had failed to score 19 off two overs in a dramatic two-run defeat in the first game on Friday. But England got there in five balls from Adam Zampa, with Moeen Ali hitting a six and a four off successive deliveries from the leg-spinner. Buttler finished the match with a huge straight six off Zampa. Buttler faced just 54 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, for his highest score in a T20 international, surpassing 73 not out against Sri Lanka at Southampton four years ago. - 'Pretty comprehensive' - Victory was set up by England's bowlers, who held Australia to a modest 157-7 after the tourists had won the toss. "Pretty comprehensive, I can't really fault many facets of the game today," England captain Eoin Morgan told Sky Sports after the match. "We put in a better bowling performance; we asked the guys to stand up in the first six overs and they did. "Having a world-class player like Buttler, in form as he is, makes that chase a lot easier." Australia captain Aaron Finch acknowledged the quality of opener Buttler's innings, saying: "When you fail to get one of the opposition openers out, who is a great player, that is always going to be tough." Finch added: "We were probably a few runs short of where we needed to be, but I felt if we could match their powerplay with ours with the ball, we'd be in with a shot but we didn't take enough wickets in that period." Jofra Archer had David Warner caught behind for a third-ball duck and Australia were 89-5 with seven overs left before a late-order rally gave them a glimmer of hope. This series was meant to act as a warm-up for October's T20 World Cup in Australia. But that tournament will not take place because of Covid-19, with the next T20 World Cup set for India in 2021. England lost Jonny Bairstow, Buttler's opening partner, early in their chase. Swinging round from a pull off Mitchell Starc, Bairstow knocked over his stumps and was out hit wicket for 19. But Buttler, well-supported by Dawid Malan (42) in a second-wicket stand of 87, manipulated the field in style. He drove paceman Kane Richardson for six and skilfully reverse-swept Ashton Agar's left-arm spin for four. England, who have struggled for powerplay wickets, made a sensational start after losing the toss when fast bowler Archer, topping 90 mph in his first over, had the dangerous Warner caught behind for nought. Warner reviewed immediately but replays confirmed he had gloved the ball and Australia were nought for one. Australia were 3-2 in the second over, after left-hander Alex Carey, promoted to number three in place of star batsman Steve Smith, gave himself room to drive but only edged Mark Wood, like Archer a 50-over World Cup winning fast bowler, to wicketkeeper Buttler. Smith pulled Tom Curran for six but he was run out for 10 by England captain Eoin Morgan's underarm direct hit from midwicket with just one stump to aim at.

Buttler stars as England clinch Australia T20 series win

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl?page=1">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> outfit Rajasthan Royals (RR) may start their campaign without the services of Ben Stokes with the England all-rounder set to be unavailable for the tournament for at least the first phase of IPL 2020.&nbsp;

The 29-year-old is currently in New Zealand with his father, Gerard, who was earlier diagnosed with brain cancer. Stokes had flown to his hometown to be with his father, who is also a former New Zealand rugby player and has just completed his 14-day mandatory quarantine period.

Stokes pulled out of the final two Tests against Pakistan and will go on to miss at least the first phase of IPL 2020 and there are chances that he might skip the entire IPL.

Speaking to PTI, a source privy to the development said that RR will not even call Stokes on his availability as the franchise understands his situation while adding discussions can take place later.&nbsp;

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"As per quarantine rules in New Zealand, Ben has just completed his 14-day isolation period after reaching New Zealand. Now he will be meeting his father and obviously he would like to spend some quiet time with his family in this time of crisis," the source told PTI.

"It is only logical that if he has just completed his quarantine, he would not be available for the first part of the IPL and that is completely understandable. The franchise will not even call Ben as this is not priority at the moment. Let him spend quality family time and any discussions on his availability can happen only after that.".

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Stokes was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping INR 12.5 crore in IPL 2018 auction and went on to amass 196 runs while picking up eight wickets in his inaugural season for the franchise. In IPL 2019, Stokes failed to leave a lasting impact before flying back to England to prepare for CWC 2019.

According to the BCCI SOP, Stokes will have to undergo self-isolation for six days after landing in the UAE if he decides to play the IPL. The franchise can call for a replacement if Stokes is unavailable for the entire IPL. 
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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 outfit Rajasthan Royals (RR) may start their campaign without the services of Ben Stokes with the England all-rounder set to be unavailable for the tournament for at least the first phase of IPL 2020.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 outfit Rajasthan Royals (RR) may start their campaign without the services of Ben Stokes with the England all-rounder set to be unavailable for the tournament for at least the first phase of IPL 2020. The 29-year-old is currently in New Zealand with his father, Gerard, who was earlier diagnosed with brain cancer. Stokes had flown to his hometown to be with his father, who is also a former New Zealand rugby player and has just completed his 14-day mandatory quarantine period. Stokes pulled out of the final two Tests against Pakistan and will go on to miss at least the first phase of IPL 2020 and there are chances that he might skip the entire IPL. Speaking to PTI, a source privy to the development said that RR will not even call Stokes on his availability as the franchise understands his situation while adding discussions can take place later. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 schedule: Team-wise breakdown of fixtures "As per quarantine rules in New Zealand, Ben has just completed his 14-day isolation period after reaching New Zealand. Now he will be meeting his father and obviously he would like to spend some quiet time with his family in this time of crisis," the source told PTI. "It is only logical that if he has just completed his quarantine, he would not be available for the first part of the IPL and that is completely understandable. The franchise will not even call Ben as this is not priority at the moment. Let him spend quality family time and any discussions on his availability can happen only after that.". ALSO READ: IPL 2020 schedule announced: Here are first five matches of tournament Stokes was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping INR 12.5 crore in IPL 2018 auction and went on to amass 196 runs while picking up eight wickets in his inaugural season for the franchise. In IPL 2019, Stokes failed to leave a lasting impact before flying back to England to prepare for CWC 2019. According to the BCCI SOP, Stokes will have to undergo self-isolation for six days after landing in the UAE if he decides to play the IPL. The franchise can call for a replacement if Stokes is unavailable for the entire IPL.

Rajasthan Royals' Ben Stokes likely to miss first part of IPL 2020

England’s explosive opener and wicket-keeper Jos Buttler will miss the final T20I match against Australia, set to be played on Tuesday, to be with his family and has been released from the bio-secure bubble. Buttler has been in terrific form as he slammed a quickfire 44 off 29 in the first match while following it up with a match-winning 77 not-out off 54 deliveries to help England seal the series 2-0.&nbsp;

"He will miss England's final Vitality IT20 against Australia on Tuesday at the Ageas Bowl," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement.

Buttler has been inside the bio-secure bubble for two months for the red-ball series against West Indies and Pakistan before joining the limited-overs team for the series against Australia. The swashbuckling right-handed batsmen will return to the bio-secure bubble on Thursday, subject to COVID-19 testing ahead of the match.&nbsp;

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"Buttler, subject to testing, will return to the bio-secure bubble on Thursday ahead of the first ODI of the Royal London Series at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday," the statement read.

After the final encounter of the T20I series at the Ageas Bowl, both England and Australia will move to Manchester for the three-match ODI series, starting Friday.

Ashton Agar was all praise for Buttler as he termed him the ‘best’ white-ball player for England at the moment.&nbsp;

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“Buttler is an incredible player, he can hit all around the ground, he is diffficult to bowl to, he finishes the games off, he is often there at the end taking England over the line, hats off to him, he is an incredible player. He is probably their best white-ball player currently," Agar said in a virtual press conference on Monday.&nbsp;

When asked about as to how difficult it is to bowl to Buttler, Agar replied: "It is tough, we know he is a gun player, there is no question about that, however, your belief in yourself can be your biggest assest or weakness, if you are the top of your mark thinking how am I going to bowl to this bloke, then you are already making the job hard for yourself. Sometims guys play really well and you need to appreciate them."

England’s explosive opener and wicket-keeper Jos Buttler will miss the final T20I match against Australia, set to be played on Tuesday, to be with his family and has been released from the bio-secure bubble.

England’s explosive opener and wicket-keeper Jos Buttler will miss the final T20I match against Australia, set to be played on Tuesday, to be with his family and has been released from the bio-secure bubble. Buttler has been in terrific form as he slammed a quickfire 44 off 29 in the first match while following it up with a match-winning 77 not-out off 54 deliveries to help England seal the series 2-0. "He will miss England's final Vitality IT20 against Australia on Tuesday at the Ageas Bowl," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. Buttler has been inside the bio-secure bubble for two months for the red-ball series against West Indies and Pakistan before joining the limited-overs team for the series against Australia. The swashbuckling right-handed batsmen will return to the bio-secure bubble on Thursday, subject to COVID-19 testing ahead of the match. ALSO READ: Buttler stars as England clinch Australia T20 series win "Buttler, subject to testing, will return to the bio-secure bubble on Thursday ahead of the first ODI of the Royal London Series at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday," the statement read. After the final encounter of the T20I series at the Ageas Bowl, both England and Australia will move to Manchester for the three-match ODI series, starting Friday. Ashton Agar was all praise for Buttler as he termed him the ‘best’ white-ball player for England at the moment. ALSO READ: Jos Buttler is probably England's best white-ball player: Ashton Agar “Buttler is an incredible player, he can hit all around the ground, he is diffficult to bowl to, he finishes the games off, he is often there at the end taking England over the line, hats off to him, he is an incredible player. He is probably their best white-ball player currently," Agar said in a virtual press conference on Monday. When asked about as to how difficult it is to bowl to Buttler, Agar replied: "It is tough, we know he is a gun player, there is no question about that, however, your belief in yourself can be your biggest assest or weakness, if you are the top of your mark thinking how am I going to bowl to this bloke, then you are already making the job hard for yourself. Sometims guys play really well and you need to appreciate them."

In-form Jos Buttler to miss third T20I vs Australia

England may have wrapped up the three-match T20I series by winning the first two matches but the number one spot in ICC T20I rankings is up for grabs in the final match of the series, to be played on Tuesday (September 8).&nbsp;

Jos Buttler has been in devastating form scoring 44 off 29 and an unbeaten 77 off 54 in the first two matches respectively. However, Buttler will be missing the final match of the series after being released from bio-secure bubble to be with his family.&nbsp;

Australian spinner Ashton Agar, ahead of the summit clash of the series, termed Buttler as England’s best white-ball player currently while saying the amount of quality he brings in the top of the order is incredible.

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“Buttler is an incredible player, he can hit all around the ground, he is diffficult to bowl to, he finishes the games off, he is often there at the end taking England over the line, hats off to him, he is an incredible player. He is probably their best white-ball player currently," Agar said in a virtual press conference on Monday.&nbsp;

<h2>Ashton Agar's bowling figures in his last five innings:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>4-0-24-5</li>
	<li>4-0-28-0</li>
	<li>4-0-16-3</li>
	<li>4-0-32-2</li>
	<li>4-0-27-2</li>
</ul>

When asked about as to how difficult it is to bowl to Buttler, Agar replied: "It is tough, we know he is a gun player, there is no question about that, however, your belief in yourself can be your biggest assest or weakness, if you are the top of your mark thinking how am I going to bowl to this bloke, then you are already making the job hard for yourself. Sometims guys play really well and you need to appreciate them."

Mitchell Starc after the second T20I said that Australian players were a bit off from match intensity but Agar is of the view that the team was never rusty. The left-arm spinner, who can have an impact with the bat as well down the order, added that playing after five months was a really good feeling. &nbsp;

"We were never rusty, it is a really really good feeling to be playing international cricket again, we love doing that. After a long break, we have done some good things, we came close to winning both the matches, I feel like our preparation was really good and we just need to translate it into a couple of wins," he added. 
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England may have wrapped up the three-match T20I series by winning the first two matches but the number one spot in ICC T20I rankings is up for grabs in the final match of the series, to be played on Tuesday (September 8).

England may have wrapped up the three-match T20I series by winning the first two matches but the number one spot in ICC T20I rankings is up for grabs in the final match of the series, to be played on Tuesday (September 8). Jos Buttler has been in devastating form scoring 44 off 29 and an unbeaten 77 off 54 in the first two matches respectively. However, Buttler will be missing the final match of the series after being released from bio-secure bubble to be with his family. Australian spinner Ashton Agar, ahead of the summit clash of the series, termed Buttler as England’s best white-ball player currently while saying the amount of quality he brings in the top of the order is incredible. ALSO READ: Buttler stars as England clinch Australia T20 series win “Buttler is an incredible player, he can hit all around the ground, he is diffficult to bowl to, he finishes the games off, he is often there at the end taking England over the line, hats off to him, he is an incredible player. He is probably their best white-ball player currently," Agar said in a virtual press conference on Monday. Ashton Agar's bowling figures in his last five innings: 4-0-24-5 4-0-28-0 4-0-16-3 4-0-32-2 4-0-27-2 When asked about as to how difficult it is to bowl to Buttler, Agar replied: "It is tough, we know he is a gun player, there is no question about that, however, your belief in yourself can be your biggest assest or weakness, if you are the top of your mark thinking how am I going to bowl to this bloke, then you are already making the job hard for yourself. Sometims guys play really well and you need to appreciate them." Mitchell Starc after the second T20I said that Australian players were a bit off from match intensity but Agar is of the view that the team was never rusty. The left-arm spinner, who can have an impact with the bat as well down the order, added that playing after five months was a really good feeling. "We were never rusty, it is a really really good feeling to be playing international cricket again, we love doing that. After a long break, we have done some good things, we came close to winning both the matches, I feel like our preparation was really good and we just need to translate it into a couple of wins," he added.

Jos Buttler is probably England's best white-ball player: Ashton Agar

Ahead of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, Delhi Capitals’ Assistant Physio has tested positive for COVID-19. Delhi Capitals became the third franchise to report a positive case in the IPL. However, the Assistant Physio wasn’t in any contact with the team members or staff and has been sent in the IPL Isolation Facility in Dubai for 14 days.&nbsp;

DC confirmed that he had travelled independently to UAE earlier this week and had tested negative in the first two tests. He returned positive after the third RT-PCT test, conducted on Day 6.&nbsp;

"He was isolated immediately, and is currently at the IPL Isolation Facility in Dubai for the next 14 days, at the end of which he will have to produce two negative reports for him to be able to join the Delhi Capitals squad. The franchise's medical team is in constant touch with him, and wishes him a speedy recovery," the release stated.

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Delhi Capitals, who are based in Dubai, will continue training in the build-up to IPL 2020. DC will commence their IPL 2020 campaign against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai on September 20.&nbsp;

Speaking of health hazards amid COVID-19 pandemic in IPL, Shikhar Dhawan said that BCCI has done a good job with the bio-secure environment while adding everyone involved in the tournament are following safety guidelines in place.

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"I never thought for a moment that there was a risk of playing this tournament, I am confident about my health, we are following safety guidelines, we have been tested eight nine times already, we are walking around with a badge, BCCI has done a good job, it is a good thing that the tournament is going ahead in these testing times,”&nbsp;

 
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Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Delhi Capitals’ Assistant Physio has tested positive for COVID-19. Delhi Capitals became the third franchise to report a positive case in the IPL.

Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Delhi Capitals’ Assistant Physio has tested positive for COVID-19. Delhi Capitals became the third franchise to report a positive case in the IPL. However, the Assistant Physio wasn’t in any contact with the team members or staff and has been sent in the IPL Isolation Facility in Dubai for 14 days. DC confirmed that he had travelled independently to UAE earlier this week and had tested negative in the first two tests. He returned positive after the third RT-PCT test, conducted on Day 6. "He was isolated immediately, and is currently at the IPL Isolation Facility in Dubai for the next 14 days, at the end of which he will have to produce two negative reports for him to be able to join the Delhi Capitals squad. The franchise's medical team is in constant touch with him, and wishes him a speedy recovery," the release stated. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 scheduled announced, Chennai Super Kings to face Mumbai Indians in opener Delhi Capitals, who are based in Dubai, will continue training in the build-up to IPL 2020. DC will commence their IPL 2020 campaign against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai on September 20. Speaking of health hazards amid COVID-19 pandemic in IPL, Shikhar Dhawan said that BCCI has done a good job with the bio-secure environment while adding everyone involved in the tournament are following safety guidelines in place. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 schedule: Team-wise breakdown of fixtures "I never thought for a moment that there was a risk of playing this tournament, I am confident about my health, we are following safety guidelines, we have been tested eight nine times already, we are walking around with a badge, BCCI has done a good job, it is a good thing that the tournament is going ahead in these testing times,”

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals Assistant Physio tests positive for COVID-19

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the full schedule of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the season opener in Abu Dhabi whereas the last match of the round-robin stage will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on November 3 in Sharjah.&nbsp;

While the full schedule for IPL 2020 is out, the BCCI will decide on the venues of play-off and final later during the tournament. Dubai will host its first game on Sunday when Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab followed by the third match on Monday between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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<h2>Team-wise break down of IPL 2020 schedule:&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Chennai Super Kings:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>CSK vs MI on Sept 19 and Oct 23</li>
	<li>CSK vs RR on Sept 22 and Oct 19</li>
	<li>CSK vs DC on Sept 25 and Oct 17</li>
	<li>CSK vs SRH on Oct 2 and Oct 13</li>
	<li>CSK vs Punjab on Oct 4 and Nov 1</li>
	<li>CSK vs KKR on Oct 6 and Oct 29</li>
	<li>CSK vs RCB on Oct 10 and Oct 25</li>
</ul>

<h2>Royal Challengers Bangalore:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>RCB vs SRH - Sept 21 and Oct 31</li>
	<li>RCB vs Punjab - Sept 24 and Oct 15</li>
	<li>RCB vs MI - Sept 28 and Oct 28</li>
	<li>RCB vs RR - Oct 3 and Oct 17</li>
	<li>RCB vs DC - Oct 5 and Nov 2</li>
	<li>RCB vs CSK - Oct 10 and Oct 25</li>
	<li>RCB vs KKR - Oct 12 and Oct 21</li>
</ul>

<h2>Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>MI vs CSK - Sept 19 and Oct 23</li>
	<li>MI vs KKR - Sept 23 and Oct 16</li>
	<li>MI vs RCB - Sept 28 and Oct 28</li>
	<li>MI vs Punjab - Oct 1 and Oct 18</li>
	<li>MI vs SRH - Oct 4 and Nov 3</li>
	<li>MI vs RR - Oct 6 and Oct 25</li>
	<li>MI vs DC - Oct 11 and Oct 31</li>
</ul>

<h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>SRH vs RCB - Sept 21 and Oct 31</li>
	<li>SRH vs KKR - Sept 26 and Oct 18</li>
	<li>SRH vs DC - Sept 29 and Oct 27</li>
	<li>SRH vs CSK - Oct 2 and Oct 13</li>
	<li>SRH vs MI - Oct 4 and Nov 3</li>
	<li>SRH vs Punjab - Oct 8 and Oct 24</li>
	<li>SRH vs RR - Oct 11 and Oct 22</li>
</ul>

<h2>Delhi Capitals:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>DC vs Punjab - Sept 20 and Oct 20</li>
	<li>DC vs CSK - Sept 25 and Oct 17</li>
	<li>DC vs SRH - Sept 29 and Oct 27</li>
	<li>DC vs KKR - Oct 3 and Oct 24</li>
	<li>DC vs RCB - Oct 5 and Nov 2</li>
	<li>DC vs RR - Oct 9 and Oct 14</li>
	<li>DC vs MI - Oct 11 and Oct 31</li>
</ul>

<h2>Kolkata Knight Riders:&nbsp;</h2>

<ul>
	<li>KKR vs MI - Sept 23 and Oct 16</li>
	<li>KKR vs RR - Sept 30 and Nov 1</li>
	<li>KKR vs SRH - Sept 26 and Oct 18</li>
	<li>KKR vs CSK - Oct 7 and Oct 29</li>
	<li>KKR s DC - Oct 3 and Oct 24</li>
	<li>KKR vs KXIP - Oct 10 and Oct 26</li>
	<li>KKR vs RCB - Oct 12 and Oct 21</li>
</ul>

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The IPL action will shift to Sharjah on Tuesday, 22nd September where Rajasthan Royals will host Chennai Super Kings. 
There will be 10 double headers with the first match starting at 3:30PM IST and 2:00PM UAE time. All evening matches will start at 7:30PM IST and 6:00PM UAE time. In all, 24 matches will be held in Dubai, 20 in Abu Dhabi and 12 in Sharjah.

IPL 2020 is set to start from September 19 with the final slated for November 10. 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the full schedule of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the season opener in Abu Dhabi whereas the last match of the round-robin stage will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on November 3 in Sharjah.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the full schedule of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the season opener in Abu Dhabi whereas the last match of the round-robin stage will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on November 3 in Sharjah. While the full schedule for IPL 2020 is out, the BCCI will decide on the venues of play-off and final later during the tournament. Dubai will host its first game on Sunday when Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab followed by the third match on Monday between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 scheduled announced, Chennai Super Kings to face Mumbai Indians in opener Team-wise break down of IPL 2020 schedule: Chennai Super Kings: CSK vs MI on Sept 19 and Oct 23 CSK vs RR on Sept 22 and Oct 19 CSK vs DC on Sept 25 and Oct 17 CSK vs SRH on Oct 2 and Oct 13 CSK vs Punjab on Oct 4 and Nov 1 CSK vs KKR on Oct 6 and Oct 29 CSK vs RCB on Oct 10 and Oct 25 Royal Challengers Bangalore: RCB vs SRH - Sept 21 and Oct 31 RCB vs Punjab - Sept 24 and Oct 15 RCB vs MI - Sept 28 and Oct 28 RCB vs RR - Oct 3 and Oct 17 RCB vs DC - Oct 5 and Nov 2 RCB vs CSK - Oct 10 and Oct 25 RCB vs KKR - Oct 12 and Oct 21 Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020: MI vs CSK - Sept 19 and Oct 23 MI vs KKR - Sept 23 and Oct 16 MI vs RCB - Sept 28 and Oct 28 MI vs Punjab - Oct 1 and Oct 18 MI vs SRH - Oct 4 and Nov 3 MI vs RR - Oct 6 and Oct 25 MI vs DC - Oct 11 and Oct 31 Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH vs RCB - Sept 21 and Oct 31 SRH vs KKR - Sept 26 and Oct 18 SRH vs DC - Sept 29 and Oct 27 SRH vs CSK - Oct 2 and Oct 13 SRH vs MI - Oct 4 and Nov 3 SRH vs Punjab - Oct 8 and Oct 24 SRH vs RR - Oct 11 and Oct 22 Delhi Capitals: DC vs Punjab - Sept 20 and Oct 20 DC vs CSK - Sept 25 and Oct 17 DC vs SRH - Sept 29 and Oct 27 DC vs KKR - Oct 3 and Oct 24 DC vs RCB - Oct 5 and Nov 2 DC vs RR - Oct 9 and Oct 14 DC vs MI - Oct 11 and Oct 31 Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR vs MI - Sept 23 and Oct 16 KKR vs RR - Sept 30 and Nov 1 KKR vs SRH - Sept 26 and Oct 18 KKR vs CSK - Oct 7 and Oct 29 KKR s DC - Oct 3 and Oct 24 KKR vs KXIP - Oct 10 and Oct 26 KKR vs RCB - Oct 12 and Oct 21 ALSO READ: IPL 2020 schedule announced: Here are first five matches of tournament The IPL action will shift to Sharjah on Tuesday, 22nd September where Rajasthan Royals will host Chennai Super Kings. There will be 10 double headers with the first match starting at 3:30PM IST and 2:00PM UAE time. All evening matches will start at 7:30PM IST and 6:00PM UAE time. In all, 24 matches will be held in Dubai, 20 in Abu Dhabi and 12 in Sharjah. IPL 2020 is set to start from September 19 with the final slated for November 10.

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