The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday officially announced the schedule of much-awaited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) set to go face-to-face&nbsp;in the season opener. The tradition of defending champions locking horns with runners up continues in IPL.&nbsp;

Dubai gets 24 games, 20 for Abu Dhabi while Sharjah gets 12. Playoffs to be decided later.

<h2 class="MsoNormal">First five matches of IPL 2020 are:&nbsp;</h2>

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings

Kings Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians.

<h2 class="MsoNormal">IPL 2020 Schedule in Full:</h2>

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IPL 2020, which is being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be played across three stadiums – in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, with the final scheduled to be played on November 10.&nbsp;

All the eight franchises will play 14 matches each with an aim to qualify to the play-offs – which will determine who the finalists of IPL 2020 are. Defending champions Mumbai Indians will be looking to keep hold of the coveted trophy.&nbsp;

While Mumbai Indians head into the tournament as hot favourites given their balance, depth, experience blended with youth in the squad but the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals are also being tipped as favourites to win IPL 2020. And one can never rule out the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;

IPL 2020 will be staged behind closed doors with slight possibility that reduced crowd may be allowed in the latter part of the tournament. &nbsp; 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday officially announced the schedule of much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) set to go face-to-face in the season opener.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday officially announced the schedule of much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) set to go face-to-face in the season opener. The tradition of defending champions locking horns with runners up continues in IPL. Dubai gets 24 games, 20 for Abu Dhabi while Sharjah gets 12. Playoffs to be decided later. First five matches of IPL 2020 are: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Kings Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians. IPL 2020 Schedule in Full: IPL 2020, which is being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be played across three stadiums – in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, with the final scheduled to be played on November 10. All the eight franchises will play 14 matches each with an aim to qualify to the play-offs – which will determine who the finalists of IPL 2020 are. Defending champions Mumbai Indians will be looking to keep hold of the coveted trophy. While Mumbai Indians head into the tournament as hot favourites given their balance, depth, experience blended with youth in the squad but the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals are also being tipped as favourites to win IPL 2020. And one can never rule out the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. IPL 2020 will be staged behind closed doors with slight possibility that reduced crowd may be allowed in the latter part of the tournament.

IPL 2020 scheduled announced, Chennai Super Kings to face Mumbai Indians in opener

The Barbados Tridents’ stuttering defence of their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title finally ended as they again failed to make three figures against a well-balanced Guyana Amazon Warriors attack. Early boundaries from Chandrapaul Hemraj meant Shimron Hetmyer and Ross Taylor could take the team home in cruise control, and the Amazon Warriors ended the league stage on a roll with four wins from four.

Romario Shepherd put paid to a promising start with two wickets in two balls. Charles chipped tamely to Taylor at point, but there was nothing tame about the dismissal of pinch-hitter Rashid Khan, as a fierce pull was brilliantly caught by Brandon King who ran 20 yards to his left from deep square leg and dived full-length.&nbsp;

Greaves survived the hat-trick ball then closed the over with a four. Brooks hit a four off Imran Tahir but fell softly to Green, albeit with Taylor taking a good catch at short midwicket, and the Tridents reached the Powerplay at 28/3. That became 28/4 the very next ball when Tahir bowled Greaves, beating him all ends up with a googly. 
 
Kyle Mayers launched a straight Hero Maximum off Sinclair, but was undone by wrist-spin again, skying a Tahir googly to give Hemraj an easy catch at mid-off. The implosion continued as Tridents captain Jason Holder gifted Green a catch at midwicket off the second ball after the drinks break, Shepherd the bowler, and a second poor batting effort in a row by the Tridents against the Amazon Warriors left them 39/6 after 11 overs. 
 
Mitchell Santner and Nyeem Young milked Sinclair for eight, and while Naveen went for just one on his return, Young ended a 37 ball boundary drought with a classy Hero Maximum over off Green. Santner pulled Shepherd for four, and after 15 overs the Tridents were 65/6. Sinclair ended the mini-recovery, bowling Santner with a quicker ball and celebrating by adding an extra flip or two to his post-wicket routine. 
 
Young should have fallen to Naveen, King making good ground on the leg-side again but this time dropping the catch, but it mattered little as he soon missed a sweep off another Tahir googly and was bowled. Tahir ended his spell atop the Hero CPL wicket-takers table, and the Tridents ended the 18th over at 78/8. 
 
Raymon Reifer pulled a Naveen slower ball through midwicket, and although the young Afghan ended wicketless he will bowl far worse spells that look better on the scorecard. Shepherd once again showed off his effective slingy yorker in the 20th over that went for just five. The innings ended with a run-out, and for the third time in Hero CPL 2020 the Tridents had failed to make three figures as a team. 
 
Santner struck second ball of the chase, bowling King with an arm ball that in effect swung into the right-hander. A tight over from Holder ensured Hemraj started slowly, but got himself going with a powerful slog swept Hero Maximum and a whipped four off Santner. He should have fallen to the New Zealander, the usually faultless Hayden Walsh Jr dropping a catch, but he continued his attack off Rashid with two fours and a six. After four overs, the Amazon Warriors were 34/1 and the required run rate was just three and a half an over. 
 
Holder cleverly angled the ball across Hemraj, who couldn’t resist a pull shot and was well caught by Young at third man. Sherfane Rutherford, in for the rested Keemo Paul, got a promotion to four, but lasted only three balls before edging Holder to Ashley Nurse at slip. Holder took a heavy fall but completed a wicket-maiden, leaving the Amazon Warriors 40/3 after seven overs. 
 
Hetmyer started watchfully, his first boundary not coming till his 12th ball and that too off an edge past new keeper Charles. Pooran faced five dot balls and tried to get off the mark with a boundary, but toe-ended Reifer straight up in the air to give Brooks a simple catch at cover. Taylor joined Hetmyer with the score 49/4 and a brief to calm things down.

Young started with a chest-high full-toss that was rightly called a no-ball, and was lucky not to be called for another with the free hit, Taylor pulling a suspiciously high delivery for four. Hetmyer again edged past the keeper, and he and Taylor nudged and guided the Amazon Warriors to 67/4 at halfway needing just 23 more to win. 
 
Holder could have ended his spell with a third wicket, but Taylor’s edge flew wide of slip, and Rashid was nudged for six off two overs to leave just 12 to win. Hetmyer finally hit his first boundary off Santner thanks to indifferent boundary fielding from the visibly injured Holder, Taylor had time to practice his forward defensive against his countryman, and Hetmyer for the second day in a row hit the winning runs. 
 
The Tridents now hold the unwanted record of being the first Hero CPL defending champions not to make the knockouts, and with the Amazon Warriors now guaranteed to avoid the Trinbago Knight Riders in the semi-finals, a sixth final is very much on the cards.

The Barbados Tridents’ stuttering defence of their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title finally ended as they again failed to make three figures against a well-balanced Guyana Amazon Warriors attack.

The Barbados Tridents’ stuttering defence of their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title finally ended as they again failed to make three figures against a well-balanced Guyana Amazon Warriors attack. Early boundaries from Chandrapaul Hemraj meant Shimron Hetmyer and Ross Taylor could take the team home in cruise control, and the Amazon Warriors ended the league stage on a roll with four wins from four. Romario Shepherd put paid to a promising start with two wickets in two balls. Charles chipped tamely to Taylor at point, but there was nothing tame about the dismissal of pinch-hitter Rashid Khan, as a fierce pull was brilliantly caught by Brandon King who ran 20 yards to his left from deep square leg and dived full-length. Greaves survived the hat-trick ball then closed the over with a four. Brooks hit a four off Imran Tahir but fell softly to Green, albeit with Taylor taking a good catch at short midwicket, and the Tridents reached the Powerplay at 28/3. That became 28/4 the very next ball when Tahir bowled Greaves, beating him all ends up with a googly. Kyle Mayers launched a straight Hero Maximum off Sinclair, but was undone by wrist-spin again, skying a Tahir googly to give Hemraj an easy catch at mid-off. The implosion continued as Tridents captain Jason Holder gifted Green a catch at midwicket off the second ball after the drinks break, Shepherd the bowler, and a second poor batting effort in a row by the Tridents against the Amazon Warriors left them 39/6 after 11 overs. Mitchell Santner and Nyeem Young milked Sinclair for eight, and while Naveen went for just one on his return, Young ended a 37 ball boundary drought with a classy Hero Maximum over off Green. Santner pulled Shepherd for four, and after 15 overs the Tridents were 65/6. Sinclair ended the mini-recovery, bowling Santner with a quicker ball and celebrating by adding an extra flip or two to his post-wicket routine. Young should have fallen to Naveen, King making good ground on the leg-side again but this time dropping the catch, but it mattered little as he soon missed a sweep off another Tahir googly and was bowled. Tahir ended his spell atop the Hero CPL wicket-takers table, and the Tridents ended the 18th over at 78/8. Raymon Reifer pulled a Naveen slower ball through midwicket, and although the young Afghan ended wicketless he will bowl far worse spells that look better on the scorecard. Shepherd once again showed off his effective slingy yorker in the 20th over that went for just five. The innings ended with a run-out, and for the third time in Hero CPL 2020 the Tridents had failed to make three figures as a team. Santner struck second ball of the chase, bowling King with an arm ball that in effect swung into the right-hander. A tight over from Holder ensured Hemraj started slowly, but got himself going with a powerful slog swept Hero Maximum and a whipped four off Santner. He should have fallen to the New Zealander, the usually faultless Hayden Walsh Jr dropping a catch, but he continued his attack off Rashid with two fours and a six. After four overs, the Amazon Warriors were 34/1 and the required run rate was just three and a half an over. Holder cleverly angled the ball across Hemraj, who couldn’t resist a pull shot and was well caught by Young at third man. Sherfane Rutherford, in for the rested Keemo Paul, got a promotion to four, but lasted only three balls before edging Holder to Ashley Nurse at slip. Holder took a heavy fall but completed a wicket-maiden, leaving the Amazon Warriors 40/3 after seven overs. Hetmyer started watchfully, his first boundary not coming till his 12th ball and that too off an edge past new keeper Charles. Pooran faced five dot balls and tried to get off the mark with a boundary, but toe-ended Reifer straight up in the air to give Brooks a simple catch at cover. Taylor joined Hetmyer with the score 49/4 and a brief to calm things down. Young started with a chest-high full-toss that was rightly called a no-ball, and was lucky not to be called for another with the free hit, Taylor pulling a suspiciously high delivery for four. Hetmyer again edged past the keeper, and he and Taylor nudged and guided the Amazon Warriors to 67/4 at halfway needing just 23 more to win. Holder could have ended his spell with a third wicket, but Taylor’s edge flew wide of slip, and Rashid was nudged for six off two overs to leave just 12 to win. Hetmyer finally hit his first boundary off Santner thanks to indifferent boundary fielding from the visibly injured Holder, Taylor had time to practice his forward defensive against his countryman, and Hetmyer for the second day in a row hit the winning runs. The Tridents now hold the unwanted record of being the first Hero CPL defending champions not to make the knockouts, and with the Amazon Warriors now guaranteed to avoid the Trinbago Knight Riders in the semi-finals, a sixth final is very much on the cards.

CPL 2020: Title defence ends as Warriors skittle Tridents

England are set to lock horns with Australia in the three-match T20I series opener at the Rose Bowl in Southampton Friday. England and Australia possess world-class squads with the series likely to be a close contest between two of the best sides in the world.&nbsp;

The three-match T20I series will be played behind closed doors in Southampton but one thing for sure, this series will be full of nail-biting action given that two sides match each other in terms of quality in both batting and bowling department.

While England have already played against the West Indies, Ireland and Pakistan, Australia will resume cricketing services after a break of around six months, which could ultimately be the difference. However, Australian players looked in top form in their two intra-squad warm-up matches where the likes of Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell slammed centuries. &nbsp;

It will be interesting to see the approach of both England and Australia with the series expected to be a closely-fought affair.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-suresh-raina-harbhajan-singh-pulls-out-of-ipl-2020-due-to-personal-reasons-325204" hreflang="en">After Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh pulls out of IPL 2020 due to personal reasons</a>

<h2>When will the England vs Australia 1st T20I begin?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st T20I will begin at 10:30 PM IST on August 28. The toss will take place at 10:00 PM IST.

<h2>Where will the England vs Australia 1st T20I be played?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be held at Rose Bowl in Southampton

<h2>Which channel will telecast the England vs Australia 1st T20I?</h2>

The England vs Australia 1st 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 1st T20I?</h2>

The live streaming of England vs Australia 1st T20I will be available on Sony’s streaming platform. &nbsp;&nbsp;

England are set to lock horns with Australia in the three-match T20I series opener at the Rose Bowl in Southampton Friday. England and Australia possess world-class squads with the series likely to be a close contest between two of the best sides in the world.

England are set to lock horns with Australia in the three-match T20I series opener at the Rose Bowl in Southampton Friday. England and Australia possess world-class squads with the series likely to be a close contest between two of the best sides in the world. The three-match T20I series will be played behind closed doors in Southampton but one thing for sure, this series will be full of nail-biting action given that two sides match each other in terms of quality in both batting and bowling department. While England have already played against the West Indies, Ireland and Pakistan, Australia will resume cricketing services after a break of around six months, which could ultimately be the difference. However, Australian players looked in top form in their two intra-squad warm-up matches where the likes of Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell slammed centuries. It will be interesting to see the approach of both England and Australia with the series expected to be a closely-fought affair. ALSO READ: After Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh pulls out of IPL 2020 due to personal reasons When will the England vs Australia 1st T20I begin? The England vs Australia 1st T20I will begin at 10:30 PM IST on August 28. The toss will take place at 10:00 PM IST. Where will the England vs Australia 1st T20I be played? The England vs Australia 1st T20I match will be held at Rose Bowl in Southampton Which channel will telecast the England vs Australia 1st T20I? The England vs Australia 1st 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 1st T20I? The live streaming of England vs Australia 1st T20I will be available on Sony’s streaming platform.

England vs Australia, 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch ENG vs PAK match?

Harbhajan Singh on Friday confirmed that he has pulled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. Harbhajan becomes the second player after Suresh Raina to opt out of IPL 2020. While Raina returned back home after joining the CSK squad in the UAE, Harbhajan skipped the conditioning camp in Chennai and even opted against joining the team in the UAE.

"Dear Friends I will not be playing IPL this year due to personal reasons.These are difficult times and I would expect some privacy as I spend time with my family. @ChennaiIPL CSK management has been extremely supportive and I wish them a great IPL Stay safe and Jai Hind," Harbhajan Singh tweeted on Friday.&nbsp;

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The latest development of Harbhajan pulling out of IPL 2020 comes as a huge blow to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who miss out on another experienced player after Raina. However, the Yellow Army have variety of spinners in their squad, both experienced and young, so Harbhajan’s move won’t bother them much.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-schedule-chennai-super-kings-likely-to-face-mumbai-indians-in-opener-report-325174" hreflang="en">IPL 2020 schedule: Chennai Super Kings likely to face Mumbai Indians in opener - Report</a>

Meanwhile, CSK on Friday completed their extended quarantine period after players and staff, barring those who had earlier tested positive for COVID-19, tested negative for the dreaded virus and now, the three-time IPL winners are preparing commence their training, making them the last franchise to start practicing for the lucrative tournament.&nbsp;

Even players and staff including the likes of MS Dhoni, Shane Watson, Laxmipathy Balaji, Michael Hussey, Murali Vijay, were seen having breakfast in their hotel after the completion of extended quarantine period.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-dhoni-watson-share-good-laugh-over-breakfast-as-csk-end-quarantine-period-325193" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Dhoni, Watson share good laugh over breakfast as CSK end quarantine period</a>

There are reports that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to release the schedule for IPL 2020 on Friday after CSK were cleared to start training. Reportedly, the season opener is set to be played between CSK and Mumbai Indians (MI) on September 19.&nbsp;

Harbhajan Singh on Friday confirmed that he has pulled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. Harbhajan becomes the second player after Suresh Raina to opt out of IPL 2020.

Harbhajan Singh on Friday confirmed that he has pulled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. Harbhajan becomes the second player after Suresh Raina to opt out of IPL 2020. While Raina returned back home after joining the CSK squad in the UAE, Harbhajan skipped the conditioning camp in Chennai and even opted against joining the team in the UAE. "Dear Friends I will not be playing IPL this year due to personal reasons.These are difficult times and I would expect some privacy as I spend time with my family. @ChennaiIPL CSK management has been extremely supportive and I wish them a great IPL Stay safe and Jai Hind," Harbhajan Singh tweeted on Friday. Dear Friends I will not be playing IPL this year due to personal reasons.These are difficult times and I would expect some privacy as I spend time with my family. @ChennaiIPL CSK management has been extremely supportive and I wish them a great IPL Stay safe and Jai Hind — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 4, 2020 × The latest development of Harbhajan pulling out of IPL 2020 comes as a huge blow to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who miss out on another experienced player after Raina. However, the Yellow Army have variety of spinners in their squad, both experienced and young, so Harbhajan’s move won’t bother them much. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 schedule: Chennai Super Kings likely to face Mumbai Indians in opener - Report Meanwhile, CSK on Friday completed their extended quarantine period after players and staff, barring those who had earlier tested positive for COVID-19, tested negative for the dreaded virus and now, the three-time IPL winners are preparing commence their training, making them the last franchise to start practicing for the lucrative tournament. Even players and staff including the likes of MS Dhoni, Shane Watson, Laxmipathy Balaji, Michael Hussey, Murali Vijay, were seen having breakfast in their hotel after the completion of extended quarantine period. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Dhoni, Watson share good laugh over breakfast as CSK end quarantine period There are reports that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to release the schedule for IPL 2020 on Friday after CSK were cleared to start training. Reportedly, the season opener is set to be played between CSK and Mumbai Indians (MI) on September 19.

After Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh pulls out of IPL 2020 due to personal reasons

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday finally completed their extended quarantine period after reports of players and members of the CSK contingent, barring the ones who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier, came out negative. CSK players and staff had breakfast together with the Yellow Army taking to social media platform Twitter to share a few photographs.&nbsp;

CSK players and staff were seen having breakfast together while sharing a few laughs in the team hotel before their first outdoor practice session. CSK skipper MS Dhoni was seen with all-rounder Shane Watson as the franchise captioned the photograph: "Watto Thala Dharisanam," ("Watson gets a glimpse of Dhoni".)

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The three-time IPL winners have had a topsy-turvy start to their IPL 2020 season after 13 members of the contingent, including two players, tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, Suresh Raina pulled out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons and even Harbhajan Singh is likely to pull out of the lucrative tournament.

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CSK are also set to hit the nets from Friday and will become the last team to start training after the coronavirus impacted their start.&nbsp; 
IPL 2020 is set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final slated to be held on November 10.&nbsp;

The schedule for the tournament is likely to be released by the BCCI on Friday as the anticipation and hype for IPL 2020 continues to grow with each passing day. It is also reported that Chennai Super Kings are likely to face defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener. 
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday finally completed their extended quarantine period after reports of players and members of the CSK contingent, barring the ones who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier, came out negative.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday finally completed their extended quarantine period after reports of players and members of the CSK contingent, barring the ones who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier, came out negative. CSK players and staff had breakfast together with the Yellow Army taking to social media platform Twitter to share a few photographs. CSK players and staff were seen having breakfast together while sharing a few laughs in the team hotel before their first outdoor practice session. CSK skipper MS Dhoni was seen with all-rounder Shane Watson as the franchise captioned the photograph: "Watto Thala Dharisanam," ("Watson gets a glimpse of Dhoni".) Watto Thala Dharisanam! 😍🦁💛 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/mkzkVjeXgG — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 4, 2020 × 14 Arabian Nights later... 😍💛#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/2lPPGPUqmv — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 4, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL 2020 schedule: Chennai Super Kings likely to face Mumbai Indians in opener The three-time IPL winners have had a topsy-turvy start to their IPL 2020 season after 13 members of the contingent, including two players, tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, Suresh Raina pulled out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons and even Harbhajan Singh is likely to pull out of the lucrative tournament. To a man who believes there's always more to life! #MaskPodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/xXEHUDztYB — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 4, 2020 × ALSO READ: Harbhajan Singh likely to skip IPL 2020: Report CSK are also set to hit the nets from Friday and will become the last team to start training after the coronavirus impacted their start. IPL 2020 is set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final slated to be held on November 10. The schedule for the tournament is likely to be released by the BCCI on Friday as the anticipation and hype for IPL 2020 continues to grow with each passing day. It is also reported that Chennai Super Kings are likely to face defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener.

IPL 2020: Dhoni, Watson share good laugh over breakfast as CSK end quarantine period

Valvoline Cummins Private Limited, a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium branded lubricants, announced its association with SunRisers Hyderabad, as its principal sponsor in the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (“IPL”), commencing in September 2020. The association is part of the brand’s increased focus for its consumers through sports marketing which includes cricket to expand its market share in India.

The 2016 IPL champions and a very consistent performer in IPL, SunRisers Hyderabad will be seen sporting Valvoline’s logo on their jersey. In addition, the Valvoline brand, along with the SunRisers Hyderabad, will be launching campaigns to promote their partnership by rolling out joint initiatives across multiple media platform to engage with consumers and SunRisers Hyderabad fans across India.

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Announcing the tie-up, Mr. Sandeep Kalia, Managing Director, Valvoline Cummins Private Limited said, “We are always looking for relevant avenues and associations to engage with our consumers, and this association with a sporting event is a natural extension of the brand ethos. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is undoubtedly one of the most popular sporting events in the country, and our choice of IPL as a platform to actively engage with consumers, stems from this. We are excited to extend our partnership with such a strong and dedicated team as SunRisers Hyderabad."

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Commenting on the association, Mr. K. Shanmugham, CEO, SunRisers Hyderabad said, “We are very excited to partner Valvoline for the forthcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Valvoline is an eminent brand and we see an incredibly strong alignment with them. With our partnership, we look forward to creating great cricket moments for fans and putting up a solid show like every year.”

Valvoline Cummins Private Limited, a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium branded lubricants, announced its association with SunRisers Hyderabad, as its principal sponsor in the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (“IPL”), commencing in September 2020.

Valvoline Cummins Private Limited, a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium branded lubricants, announced its association with SunRisers Hyderabad, as its principal sponsor in the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (“IPL”), commencing in September 2020. The association is part of the brand’s increased focus for its consumers through sports marketing which includes cricket to expand its market share in India. The 2016 IPL champions and a very consistent performer in IPL, SunRisers Hyderabad will be seen sporting Valvoline’s logo on their jersey. In addition, the Valvoline brand, along with the SunRisers Hyderabad, will be launching campaigns to promote their partnership by rolling out joint initiatives across multiple media platform to engage with consumers and SunRisers Hyderabad fans across India. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Member of BCCI medical team tests positive for COVID-19 - Report Announcing the tie-up, Mr. Sandeep Kalia, Managing Director, Valvoline Cummins Private Limited said, “We are always looking for relevant avenues and associations to engage with our consumers, and this association with a sporting event is a natural extension of the brand ethos. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is undoubtedly one of the most popular sporting events in the country, and our choice of IPL as a platform to actively engage with consumers, stems from this. We are excited to extend our partnership with such a strong and dedicated team as SunRisers Hyderabad." ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Four ICC Elite Panel umpires to officiate in league Commenting on the association, Mr. K. Shanmugham, CEO, SunRisers Hyderabad said, “We are very excited to partner Valvoline for the forthcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Valvoline is an eminent brand and we see an incredibly strong alignment with them. With our partnership, we look forward to creating great cricket moments for fans and putting up a solid show like every year.”

IPL 2020: Valvoline joins SunRisers Hyderabad as principal sponsor

In what comes as another blow to Chennai Super Kings, veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh is likely to miss the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl?page=1">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. Harbhajan will become the second player after Suresh Raina to pull out of IPL 2020, if he ultimately takes the decision to opt out of the lucrative T20 tournament.

Sources in the know of developments, speaking to ANI, said that Harbhajan has now issued any official communication to them and one is expected by tonight or tomorrow. However, the Super Kings camp are preparing for life without the World Cup winner.&nbsp;

"He has not sent in any official communication and that is expected by today evening or tomorrow. But the team management has been told to prepare for the scenario wherein they may miss his services," the source told ANI.

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Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are planning to prepare their training schedule and are awaiting reports of the final round of COVID-19 tests which was conducted on Thursday. The training schedule will be finalised once the reports come out on Friday.&nbsp;

Earlier, it was reported that two playing members from the CSK camp – Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad – along with 11 members of the Super Kings contingent had tested positive for COVID-19. However, all other members tested negative for the dreaded virus after another round of testing.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, CSK are the only franchise who are yet to start with their training after getting hit by the virus. Even Raina, who is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history, pulled out citing personal reasons. However, Raina has hinted that he may return after settling his personal issues.&nbsp;

IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in the UAE. The schedule is likely to be on Friday.

In what comes as another blow to Chennai Super Kings, veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh is likely to miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Harbhajan will become the second player after Suresh Raina to pull out of IPL 2020, if he ultimately takes the decision to opt out of the lucrative T20 tournament.

In what comes as another blow to Chennai Super Kings, veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh is likely to miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Harbhajan will become the second player after Suresh Raina to pull out of IPL 2020, if he ultimately takes the decision to opt out of the lucrative T20 tournament. Sources in the know of developments, speaking to ANI, said that Harbhajan has now issued any official communication to them and one is expected by tonight or tomorrow. However, the Super Kings camp are preparing for life without the World Cup winner. "He has not sent in any official communication and that is expected by today evening or tomorrow. But the team management has been told to prepare for the scenario wherein they may miss his services," the source told ANI. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Member of BCCI medical team tests positive for COVID-19 - Report Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are planning to prepare their training schedule and are awaiting reports of the final round of COVID-19 tests which was conducted on Thursday. The training schedule will be finalised once the reports come out on Friday. Earlier, it was reported that two playing members from the CSK camp – Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad – along with 11 members of the Super Kings contingent had tested positive for COVID-19. However, all other members tested negative for the dreaded virus after another round of testing. ALSO READ: When will IPL 2020 schedule release? BCCI president Sourav Ganguly clears up the air Meanwhile, CSK are the only franchise who are yet to start with their training after getting hit by the virus. Even Raina, who is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history, pulled out citing personal reasons. However, Raina has hinted that he may return after settling his personal issues. IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in the UAE. The schedule is likely to be on Friday.

Harbhajan Singh likely to skip IPL 2020: Report

The much-awaited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> is set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but to everyone’s surprise the schedule of the tournament hasn’t been released yet. The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has now revealed when the schedule of IPL 2020 will release.&nbsp;

Speaking to ABP News, BCCI president Ganguly said that the board is looking to release the fixture list on Friday (September 4) given the final details are sorted out by Thursday.&nbsp;

Reportedly, BCCI was set to release the fixture earlier but with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp getting stuck by COVID-19 after 13 members of their contingent tested positive for the virus, the schedule wasn’t released. The rest of the CSK contingent have tested negative for coronavirus and the Yellow Army is now awaiting another set of results before commencing their preparation for IPL 2020.

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However, with the rest of the CSK contingent being fine and other franchises doing well in the bio-secure environment, BCCI is all set to issue the fixture list of IPL 2020.&nbsp;

While it is yet to be known whether the entire schedule will be released or it will come out in parts, fans must be waiting to know the dates of when their favourite team play.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the BCCI has been handed exemption from quarantine for all the franchise and now players will not have to self-isolate upon travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi or Sharjah to Abu Dhabi. However, everyone associated with IPL 2020 will have to maintain the strict protocols linked to the bio-secure environment created by the respective franchises. 
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The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but to everyone’s surprise the schedule of the tournament hasn’t been released yet.

The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but to everyone’s surprise the schedule of the tournament hasn’t been released yet. The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has now revealed when the schedule of IPL 2020 will release. Speaking to ABP News, BCCI president Ganguly said that the board is looking to release the fixture list on Friday (September 4) given the final details are sorted out by Thursday. Reportedly, BCCI was set to release the fixture earlier but with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp getting stuck by COVID-19 after 13 members of their contingent tested positive for the virus, the schedule wasn’t released. The rest of the CSK contingent have tested negative for coronavirus and the Yellow Army is now awaiting another set of results before commencing their preparation for IPL 2020. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians sign Australia's James Pattinson as Lasith Malinga's replacement However, with the rest of the CSK contingent being fine and other franchises doing well in the bio-secure environment, BCCI is all set to issue the fixture list of IPL 2020. While it is yet to be known whether the entire schedule will be released or it will come out in parts, fans must be waiting to know the dates of when their favourite team play. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Suresh Raina reveals reason behind leaving CSK camp, gives hint of a comeback Meanwhile, the BCCI has been handed exemption from quarantine for all the franchise and now players will not have to self-isolate upon travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi or Sharjah to Abu Dhabi. However, everyone associated with IPL 2020 will have to maintain the strict protocols linked to the bio-secure environment created by the respective franchises.

When will IPL 2020 schedule release? BCCI president Sourav Ganguly clears up the air

Four umpires from the ICC's Elite Panel are set to officiate in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting in the UAE from September 19.

Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that a total of 16 umpires are set to officiate in this edition of the cash-rich league and that will include four umpires from ICC's Elite Panel. Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), Richard Ellingworth (England), Paul Reifel (Australia) and Nitin Menon (India) are the ones from the ICC's Elite Panel and the rest will be those in BCCI's own panel."There

are four from ICC's Elite Panel who have been selected to officiate in the tournament. The rest are Indian umpires. We are looking to bring in the umpires in the UAE around September 10," the sources said.

The IPL 2020 is slated to be played from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE across three venues -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The final match of the 2020 edition is scheduled to be played on a weekday, i.e. Tuesday, for the first time in the history of the T20 tournament. This time, both the afternoon and evening matches will be played half-an-hour earlier than usual.

As per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for IPL 2020, players and match officials have been advised to go back to their hotel and take a shower after match days as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus. All the eight teams have also been asked to use an electronic team sheet rather than carrying hard copies of their playing XI list during toss on match days.

The IPL 2020 won't also feature any toss mascot this year and as reported by ANI earlier, players and officials will have to wear Bluetooth-enabled badges to help in contact tracing. The badge can be opened inside the designated hotel rooms of the players and officials as well as on the field of play. 
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Four umpires from the ICC's Elite Panel are set to officiate in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting in the UAE from September 19. Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that a total of 16 umpires are set to officiate in this edition of the cash-rich league and that will include four umpires from ICC's Elite Panel.

Four umpires from the ICC's Elite Panel are set to officiate in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting in the UAE from September 19. Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that a total of 16 umpires are set to officiate in this edition of the cash-rich league and that will include four umpires from ICC's Elite Panel. Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), Richard Ellingworth (England), Paul Reifel (Australia) and Nitin Menon (India) are the ones from the ICC's Elite Panel and the rest will be those in BCCI's own panel."There are four from ICC's Elite Panel who have been selected to officiate in the tournament. The rest are Indian umpires. We are looking to bring in the umpires in the UAE around September 10," the sources said. The IPL 2020 is slated to be played from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE across three venues -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The final match of the 2020 edition is scheduled to be played on a weekday, i.e. Tuesday, for the first time in the history of the T20 tournament. This time, both the afternoon and evening matches will be played half-an-hour earlier than usual. As per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for IPL 2020, players and match officials have been advised to go back to their hotel and take a shower after match days as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus. All the eight teams have also been asked to use an electronic team sheet rather than carrying hard copies of their playing XI list during toss on match days. The IPL 2020 won't also feature any toss mascot this year and as reported by ANI earlier, players and officials will have to wear Bluetooth-enabled badges to help in contact tracing. The badge can be opened inside the designated hotel rooms of the players and officials as well as on the field of play.

IPL 2020: Four ICC Elite Panel umpires to officiate in league

Pakistan beat England by five runs to win the third Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Victory saw Pakistan square the three-match series at 1-1 after Friday's no result washout was followed by England's five-wicket win on Sunday.

England, set 191 to win, slumped to 69-4 before Moeen Ali's 61 revived their hopes of victory.

But when veteran paceman Wahab Riaz caught and bowled Moeen, England were 174-8 with seven balls left.

They got the target down to 12 off two balls when Tom Curran hit a six. Bu with six needed off one ball, Curran could not repeat the shot when Haris Rauf bowled a yorker with the last ball of the match.

Earlier, Pakistan veteran Mohammad Hafeez made 86 not out and shared a stand of exactly 100 with teenager Haider Ali, who marked his international debut with an impressive 54.

Pakistan beat England by five runs to win the third Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Victory saw Pakistan square the three-match series at 1-1 after Friday's no result washout was followed by England's five-wicket win on Sunday.

Pakistan beat England by five runs to win the third Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Victory saw Pakistan square the three-match series at 1-1 after Friday's no result washout was followed by England's five-wicket win on Sunday. England, set 191 to win, slumped to 69-4 before Moeen Ali's 61 revived their hopes of victory. But when veteran paceman Wahab Riaz caught and bowled Moeen, England were 174-8 with seven balls left. They got the target down to 12 off two balls when Tom Curran hit a six. Bu with six needed off one ball, Curran could not repeat the shot when Haris Rauf bowled a yorker with the last ball of the match. Earlier, Pakistan veteran Mohammad Hafeez made 86 not out and shared a stand of exactly 100 with teenager Haider Ali, who marked his international debut with an impressive 54.

Pakistan beat England by five runs to win 3rd T20

Ex-England all-rounder David Capel has died aged 57 following a long illness, his former county Northamptonshire announced on Wednesday.

Capel, who played 15 Tests and 23 one-day internationals between 1987 and 1990, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018.

The club said on their Twitter account: "It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the death of former Northamptonshire and England great David Capel at the age of 57."

Capel, who was one of a number of all-rounders burdened with the tag of being the "new Ian Botham", made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1987, scoring a half-century.

He was also part of the England team that produced a huge shock by beating the powerful West Indies in Jamaica in 1990.

Capel scored 374 Test runs at an average of 15.58, with a highest score of 98 against Pakistan in Karachi in 1987, and took 21 wickets at 50.66 with his medium pace.

Former England and Northants teammate Allan Lamb tweeted: "Very sad to hear my former teammate passed from a long-suffering illness .&nbsp;

"David Capel allround person and a true gentlemen both on and off the field we are going to miss you buddy. RIP and condolences to your family."

He represented Northamptonshire for his whole playing career between 1981 and 1998. Subsequently, he ran the academy and in 2006 was appointed as head coach.

A three-decade association with the club came to an end in 2012, after which he had a stint as assistant coach of the England women's team.

England and Wales chief executive officer Tom Harrison said: "This is hugely shocking and sad news for the English cricket family and particularly those connected with Northants CCC.&nbsp;

"David was one of the finest all-rounders of his era and spent an astonishing 33 years at Wantage Road."

Ex-England all-rounder David Capel has died aged 57 following a long illness, his former county Northamptonshire announced on Wednesday. Capel, who played 15 Tests and 23 one-day internationals between 1987 and 1990, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018.

Ex-England all-rounder David Capel has died aged 57 following a long illness, his former county Northamptonshire announced on Wednesday. Capel, who played 15 Tests and 23 one-day internationals between 1987 and 1990, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018. The club said on their Twitter account: "It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the death of former Northamptonshire and England great David Capel at the age of 57." Capel, who was one of a number of all-rounders burdened with the tag of being the "new Ian Botham", made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1987, scoring a half-century. He was also part of the England team that produced a huge shock by beating the powerful West Indies in Jamaica in 1990. Capel scored 374 Test runs at an average of 15.58, with a highest score of 98 against Pakistan in Karachi in 1987, and took 21 wickets at 50.66 with his medium pace. Former England and Northants teammate Allan Lamb tweeted: "Very sad to hear my former teammate passed from a long-suffering illness . "David Capel allround person and a true gentlemen both on and off the field we are going to miss you buddy. RIP and condolences to your family." He represented Northamptonshire for his whole playing career between 1981 and 1998. Subsequently, he ran the academy and in 2006 was appointed as head coach. A three-decade association with the club came to an end in 2012, after which he had a stint as assistant coach of the England women's team. England and Wales chief executive officer Tom Harrison said: "This is hugely shocking and sad news for the English cricket family and particularly those connected with Northants CCC. "David was one of the finest all-rounders of his era and spent an astonishing 33 years at Wantage Road."

Former England all-rounder David Capel dies aged 57

Australia are all set to lock horns in a limited-overs series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs starting from September 4. While England have already played both red-ball and white-ball series, Australia will take to field after break of almost six months. Ahead of the much-awaited T20I series, Australian coach Justin Langer said that the visitors are ready to take on an in-form England outfit.&nbsp;

Australia have already played two intra-squad warm-up matches in Southampton with Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey smashing quickfire centuries in the second match.

“England are dangerous. I watched the way Eoin Morgan plays. It’s exciting to watch, he comes out and smacks it from ball one,” Langer told a news conference on Wednesday.

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“They have got some good young players, and they’ve brought in some of their more experienced players. We know they have been the best one day team in the world for a few years now.

“We came here two years ago and got smashed 5-0 and came here last year and won two of the three but didn’t win the big one in the (World Cup) semi-final. We know what to expect and we will be ready for it.”

Langer was full of praise for Labuschagne as he watched the youngster smoke Pat Cummins all over the park while terming Aaron Finch and David Warner as best opening pair in limited-overs cricket.&nbsp;

“Labuschagne’s innings was absolutely sublime; it was brilliant to watch. He was hitting Pat Cummins, the world’s best, over point for six,” Langer said.

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“All we can ask for is that guys bang so hard they are putting pressure on the guys in there.

“At the moment they (Aaron Finch and David Warner) are the best opening combination in the world in T20 and one-day cricket. When you have Steve Smith, the best batsman in the world, and best opening combination, it’s hard to break into that. But hardcore competition is what we’ve based our success on.”

Australia are all set to lock horns in a limited-overs series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs starting from September 4. While England have already played both red-ball and white-ball series, Australia will take to field after break of almost six months.

Australia are all set to lock horns in a limited-overs series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs starting from September 4. While England have already played both red-ball and white-ball series, Australia will take to field after break of almost six months. Ahead of the much-awaited T20I series, Australian coach Justin Langer said that the visitors are ready to take on an in-form England outfit. Australia have already played two intra-squad warm-up matches in Southampton with Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey smashing quickfire centuries in the second match. “England are dangerous. I watched the way Eoin Morgan plays. It’s exciting to watch, he comes out and smacks it from ball one,” Langer told a news conference on Wednesday. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians sign Australia's James Pattinson as Lasith Malinga's replacement “They have got some good young players, and they’ve brought in some of their more experienced players. We know they have been the best one day team in the world for a few years now. “We came here two years ago and got smashed 5-0 and came here last year and won two of the three but didn’t win the big one in the (World Cup) semi-final. We know what to expect and we will be ready for it.” Langer was full of praise for Labuschagne as he watched the youngster smoke Pat Cummins all over the park while terming Aaron Finch and David Warner as best opening pair in limited-overs cricket. “Labuschagne’s innings was absolutely sublime; it was brilliant to watch. He was hitting Pat Cummins, the world’s best, over point for six,” Langer said. ALSO READ: Exclusive | Marnus Labuschagne: Thriving to be the best “All we can ask for is that guys bang so hard they are putting pressure on the guys in there. “At the moment they (Aaron Finch and David Warner) are the best opening combination in the world in T20 and one-day cricket. When you have Steve Smith, the best batsman in the world, and best opening combination, it’s hard to break into that. But hardcore competition is what we’ve based our success on.”

England are dangerous but Australia are ready: Justin Langer

Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced the signing of Australian speedster James Pattinson as a replacement for veteran Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. Malinga will miss entire season of IPL due to personal reasons and will be with his family in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

Pattinson comes in as a replacement for Malinga and will join the Mumbai Indians squad currently based in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Earlier in 2011, Pattinson was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for USD 100,000 but didn’t play a single match. He ended up being on the sidelines in the next two editions as well.&nbsp;

Pattinson, who is held in high regards, especially in the red-ball circuit, will now have the opportunity to prove his worth in IPL 2020.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani welcomed James on board and extended all support to Malinga as he said: “James is the right fit for us and adds to our pace attack options available at hand especially for the conditions we will play in this season.

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“Lasith is a legend and a pillar of MI’s strength. There is no denying the fact that we will miss Lasith’s cricketing acumen this season. However, we fully understand Lasith’s need to be in Sri Lanka with his family during this time.

Mumbai Indians is founded on the values of ‘One Family’ and for us the members of our squad and their wellbeing will always hold utmost importance. We welcome James to our One Family.”

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Pattinson, who had a base price of INR 1 crore, went unsold in IPL 2020 auction held in Kolkata in December 2019 but comes on board for Mumbai Indians now.

IPL 2020 is scheduled to start on September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in the UAE. 
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Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced the signing of Australian speedster James Pattinson as a replacement for veteran Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced the signing of Australian speedster James Pattinson as a replacement for veteran Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Malinga will miss entire season of IPL due to personal reasons and will be with his family in Sri Lanka. Pattinson comes in as a replacement for Malinga and will join the Mumbai Indians squad currently based in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Earlier in 2011, Pattinson was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for USD 100,000 but didn’t play a single match. He ended up being on the sidelines in the next two editions as well. Pattinson, who is held in high regards, especially in the red-ball circuit, will now have the opportunity to prove his worth in IPL 2020. Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani welcomed James on board and extended all support to Malinga as he said: “James is the right fit for us and adds to our pace attack options available at hand especially for the conditions we will play in this season. ALSO READ: Coronavirus outbreak increases vigilance around IPL: Kane Williamson “Lasith is a legend and a pillar of MI’s strength. There is no denying the fact that we will miss Lasith’s cricketing acumen this season. However, we fully understand Lasith’s need to be in Sri Lanka with his family during this time. Mumbai Indians is founded on the values of ‘One Family’ and for us the members of our squad and their wellbeing will always hold utmost importance. We welcome James to our One Family.” ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Suresh Raina reveals reason behind leaving CSK camp, gives hint of a comeback Pattinson, who had a base price of INR 1 crore, went unsold in IPL 2020 auction held in Kolkata in December 2019 but comes on board for Mumbai Indians now. IPL 2020 is scheduled to start on September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in the UAE.

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians sign Australia's James Pattinson as Lasith Malinga's replacement

A catastrophic top-order display saw the Barbados Tridents capitulate to 92 all out in the face of an impressive bowling and fielding performance from the Guyana Amazon Warriors, who eased home with 20 balls to spare to pick up their fourth win of the season and go clear in third place on the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 table. 
 
The Tridents shuffled their batting order, Justin Greaves coming into the XI to open, but he lasted only one ball as he fell LBW trying to sweep Amazon Warriors captain Chris Green. Johnson Charles fell to a magnificent catch by Shimron Hetmyer who sprinted 25 yards and dived full length, sending the bowler Kevin Sinclair into another athletic celebration.&nbsp; 
 
Jason Holder had only himself to blame for being run out by T20 debutant Kissoondath Magram, meaning the openers and captain had all fallen for 0. Shai Hope was shifted down to five but fell for another low score, chipping a catch back to Sinclair.

The Tridents, who had won the toss and chosen to bat, were 9/4 in the fourth over, and added just five more runs before the end of the Powerplay - the second lowest-scoring in CPL history. Green bowled out with another maiden, Sinclair’s last over went for just three, and the Tridents were 17/4 after eight overs.

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More poor calling saw the fifth wicket fall, as Jonathan Carter set off, was sent back by Kyle Mayers and was caught short of his ground by yards. Mayers followed Carter back to the dugout two balls later top-edging a pull, keeper Nicholas Pooran taking a brilliant catch running towards the boundary, and at halfway the Tridents were a staggering 22/6. 
 
Tahir’s second over was survived, but in the next over Naveen and the Amazon Warriors picked up two more. First Ashley Nurse pulled straight to Romario Shepherd at deep square leg, then Raymon Reifer looped the ball up to Pooran off his glove while playing forward, leaving the Tridents 27/8 after 12. 
 
Mitchell Santner finally hit the Tridents’ first boundaries, swinging Tahir for a Hero Maximum then straight driving for four. Santner then lofted Magram for a Hero Maximum to take the Tridents past the lowest score in Hero CPL history - 53 all out back in 2013 by the Trinidad franchise. Rashid Khan slapped two sixes off Keemo Paul, but Rashid fell trying to slice Naveen over the off-side, Sinclair taking a good catch at deep cover.

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Naveen finished with venue-record T20 figures, and the Tridents were 79/9 off 18. Hayden Walsh Jr slapped a four off Paul, and while Santner was run out off the last ball, they and Rashid had at least ensured the Tridents had batted the whole innings and got a recognisable T20 total - the same total they failed to chase against the St Lucia Zouks at Queen’s Park Oval on Sunday. 
 
Holder had two slips in place for his first over, a maiden to Brandon King. Santner got some drift, almost swing, with his arm-ball, but dropped short enough for King to crash a cut for four. Holder finally conceded his first run off his 11th ball via a Sinclair edge and Santner’s second went for just one. 
 
Holder attacked with Rashid in the Powerplay, and while the Afghan fired five wides, he beat Sinclair all ends up and knocked back his off-stump. Hetmyer was lucky to inside-edge for four past the stumps first ball, and to see a pull off Holder fall just short of Santner at mid-on, but King lofted the last ball of Holder’s over over long leg for a Hero Maximum to take the Amazon Warriors to 31/1 off the Powerplay. 
 
Hetmyer fell to Walsh to continue his run of low scores, beaten through the gate, and with Pooran in early off the back of his brilliant century against the Patriots, Holder attacked with his wrist-spinners in tandem. King was lucky to survive a wild swipe off Walsh, but the wrist-spin attack was just about seen off and King cashed in by cutting Nurse for four. At halfway, the Amazon Warriors were 52/2. 
 
First ball after the break, King hammered a flat Hero Maximum off Holder and the over went for 10. Nurse was nudged around, but King had started to find his feet and whipped Rashid hard for four to take the Amazon Warriors to 72/2 off 13. King took his score to 40 and his strike rate over 100 with an inventive flick off the stumps over short fine leg for four, and Santner was milked for six to take the required runs under double figures. 
 
Walsh dropped a tough diving catch to deny Rashid a second wicket, but King was able to bring up his first 50 of the season with the score-levelling stroke. Pooran nudged the run that confirmed a win that hadn’t looked in doubt for the majority of the 36.4 overs bowled tonight, and ensured that Hero CPL 2020 lightning would not strike twice.&nbsp;

A catastrophic top-order display saw the Barbados Tridents capitulate to 92 all out in the face of an impressive bowling and fielding performance from the Guyana Amazon Warriors, who eased home with 20 balls to spare to pick up their fourth win of the season and go clear in third place on the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 table.

A catastrophic top-order display saw the Barbados Tridents capitulate to 92 all out in the face of an impressive bowling and fielding performance from the Guyana Amazon Warriors, who eased home with 20 balls to spare to pick up their fourth win of the season and go clear in third place on the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 table. The Tridents shuffled their batting order, Justin Greaves coming into the XI to open, but he lasted only one ball as he fell LBW trying to sweep Amazon Warriors captain Chris Green. Johnson Charles fell to a magnificent catch by Shimron Hetmyer who sprinted 25 yards and dived full length, sending the bowler Kevin Sinclair into another athletic celebration. Jason Holder had only himself to blame for being run out by T20 debutant Kissoondath Magram, meaning the openers and captain had all fallen for 0. Shai Hope was shifted down to five but fell for another low score, chipping a catch back to Sinclair. The Tridents, who had won the toss and chosen to bat, were 9/4 in the fourth over, and added just five more runs before the end of the Powerplay - the second lowest-scoring in CPL history. Green bowled out with another maiden, Sinclair’s last over went for just three, and the Tridents were 17/4 after eight overs. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Suresh Raina reveals reason behind leaving CSK camp, gives hint of a comeback More poor calling saw the fifth wicket fall, as Jonathan Carter set off, was sent back by Kyle Mayers and was caught short of his ground by yards. Mayers followed Carter back to the dugout two balls later top-edging a pull, keeper Nicholas Pooran taking a brilliant catch running towards the boundary, and at halfway the Tridents were a staggering 22/6. Tahir’s second over was survived, but in the next over Naveen and the Amazon Warriors picked up two more. First Ashley Nurse pulled straight to Romario Shepherd at deep square leg, then Raymon Reifer looped the ball up to Pooran off his glove while playing forward, leaving the Tridents 27/8 after 12. Mitchell Santner finally hit the Tridents’ first boundaries, swinging Tahir for a Hero Maximum then straight driving for four. Santner then lofted Magram for a Hero Maximum to take the Tridents past the lowest score in Hero CPL history - 53 all out back in 2013 by the Trinidad franchise. Rashid Khan slapped two sixes off Keemo Paul, but Rashid fell trying to slice Naveen over the off-side, Sinclair taking a good catch at deep cover. ALSO READ: England vs Australia: Full schedule, date, venues, time, squad and more Naveen finished with venue-record T20 figures, and the Tridents were 79/9 off 18. Hayden Walsh Jr slapped a four off Paul, and while Santner was run out off the last ball, they and Rashid had at least ensured the Tridents had batted the whole innings and got a recognisable T20 total - the same total they failed to chase against the St Lucia Zouks at Queen’s Park Oval on Sunday. Holder had two slips in place for his first over, a maiden to Brandon King. Santner got some drift, almost swing, with his arm-ball, but dropped short enough for King to crash a cut for four. Holder finally conceded his first run off his 11th ball via a Sinclair edge and Santner’s second went for just one. Holder attacked with Rashid in the Powerplay, and while the Afghan fired five wides, he beat Sinclair all ends up and knocked back his off-stump. Hetmyer was lucky to inside-edge for four past the stumps first ball, and to see a pull off Holder fall just short of Santner at mid-on, but King lofted the last ball of Holder’s over over long leg for a Hero Maximum to take the Amazon Warriors to 31/1 off the Powerplay. Hetmyer fell to Walsh to continue his run of low scores, beaten through the gate, and with Pooran in early off the back of his brilliant century against the Patriots, Holder attacked with his wrist-spinners in tandem. King was lucky to survive a wild swipe off Walsh, but the wrist-spin attack was just about seen off and King cashed in by cutting Nurse for four. At halfway, the Amazon Warriors were 52/2. First ball after the break, King hammered a flat Hero Maximum off Holder and the over went for 10. Nurse was nudged around, but King had started to find his feet and whipped Rashid hard for four to take the Amazon Warriors to 72/2 off 13. King took his score to 40 and his strike rate over 100 with an inventive flick off the stumps over short fine leg for four, and Santner was milked for six to take the required runs under double figures. Walsh dropped a tough diving catch to deny Rashid a second wicket, but King was able to bring up his first 50 of the season with the score-levelling stroke. Pooran nudged the run that confirmed a win that hadn’t looked in doubt for the majority of the 36.4 overs bowled tonight, and ensured that Hero CPL 2020 lightning would not strike twice.

CPL 2020: Amazon Warriors bowlers rout Barbados Tridents

England continue to host teams as a busy home summer continues for the world champions. After successfully hosting the West Indies and Pakistan, England are now set to host Australia in a limited-over series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs before the players head to the UAE for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 or continue their campaign in the Vitality T20 Blast in England.&nbsp;

Australia will end their six-month long break from cricket as they will first take on an in-form England in a T20I series starting Friday, September 4 before locking horns in the ODI series in what promises to be a cracker of a tour.&nbsp;

While the T20I series will be held at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, the three-match ODI will be hosted by Old Trafford in Manchester.&nbsp;

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<h2>England vs Australia ODI and T20I Schedule:&nbsp;</h2>

T20I series:

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	<li>1st T20I England v Australia: Friday, 4 September at The Ageas Bowl (10:30 pm start)</li>
	<li>2nd T20I &nbsp;England v Australia: Sunday, 6 September at The Ageas Bowl (6:45 pm start)</li>
	<li>3rd T20I England v Australia: Tuesday, 8 September at The Ageas Bowl (10:30 pm start)</li>
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ODI series:

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	<li>1st ODI England v Australia: Friday 11 September at Emirates Old Trafford (5:30 pm start)</li>
	<li>2nd ODI England v Australia: Sunday 13 September at Emirates Old Trafford (5:30 pm start)</li>
	<li>3rd ODI England v Australia: Wednesday 16 September at Emirates Old Trafford (5:30 pm start)</li>
</ul>

<h2>England vs Australia ODI and T20I Squads:</h2>

England Squad (T20I): Eoin Morgan (Middlesex, capt), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Jos Buttler (Lancashire, wkt), Sam Curran (Surrey), Tom Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Dawid Malan (Yorkshire), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Mark Wood (Durham)

Reserves: Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)

Australia will announce the final squad by today (September 2). 
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England continue to host teams as a busy home summer continues for the world champions. After successfully hosting the West Indies and Pakistan, England are now set to host Australia in a limited-over series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs before the players head to the UAE for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 or continue their campaign in the Vitality T20 Blast in England.

England continue to host teams as a busy home summer continues for the world champions. After successfully hosting the West Indies and Pakistan, England are now set to host Australia in a limited-over series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs before the players head to the UAE for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 or continue their campaign in the Vitality T20 Blast in England. Australia will end their six-month long break from cricket as they will first take on an in-form England in a T20I series starting Friday, September 4 before locking horns in the ODI series in what promises to be a cracker of a tour. While the T20I series will be held at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, the three-match ODI will be hosted by Old Trafford in Manchester. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Virat Kohli urges players to follow bio-secure bubble, says 'we are not here to roam around' England vs Australia ODI and T20I Schedule: T20I series: 1st T20I England v Australia: Friday, 4 September at The Ageas Bowl (10:30 pm start) 2nd T20I England v Australia: Sunday, 6 September at The Ageas Bowl (6:45 pm start) 3rd T20I England v Australia: Tuesday, 8 September at The Ageas Bowl (10:30 pm start) ODI series: 1st ODI England v Australia: Friday 11 September at Emirates Old Trafford (5:30 pm start) 2nd ODI England v Australia: Sunday 13 September at Emirates Old Trafford (5:30 pm start) 3rd ODI England v Australia: Wednesday 16 September at Emirates Old Trafford (5:30 pm start) England vs Australia ODI and T20I Squads: England Squad (T20I): Eoin Morgan (Middlesex, capt), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Jos Buttler (Lancashire, wkt), Sam Curran (Surrey), Tom Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Dawid Malan (Yorkshire), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Mark Wood (Durham) Reserves: Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire) Australia will announce the final squad by today (September 2).

England vs Australia: Full schedule, date, venues, time, squad and more

Suresh Raina on Tuesday opened up for the first time since leaving the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp ahead of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl?page=1">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> as the former Indian cricketer took to social media platform Twitter to write about an incident related to his family in Pathankot, Punjab.&nbsp;

Earlier it was reported that Raina’s uncle had died while four members of his family sustained critical injuries in an attack by robbers in Punjab’s Pathankot district. Raina confirmed it while adding his cousin passed away last night after battling for life for days while adding other member of his family is very critical and is on life support.&nbsp;

The southpaw further wrote that who is behind the incident is still unknown while requesting Punjab police to look into the matter.

“What happened to my family is Punjab was beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua &amp; both my cousins had sever injuries. Unfortunately my cousin also passed away last night after battling for life for days. My bua is still very very critical &amp; is on life support,” Raina tweeted on Tuesday.'

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What happened to my family is Punjab was beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua &amp; both my cousins had sever injuries. Unfortunately my cousin also passed away last night after battling for life for days. My bua is still very very critical &amp; is on life support.
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“Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night &amp; who did this. I request @PunjabPoliceInd to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. @capt_amarinder @CMOPb,” Raina added.

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Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night &amp; who did this. I request <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabPoliceInd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabPoliceInd</a> to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. <a href="https://twitter.com/capt_amarinder?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@capt_amarinder</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CMOPb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMOPb</a>
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According to police, three to four members of the ‘Kale Kachhewala’ gang had come in the house with an intention to loot and attacked the family members at their house in Thariyal village near Madhopur of Pathankot while fleeing with some cash and gold from the house.&nbsp;

Ashok Kumar’s 80-year-old mother Satya Devi, his wife Asha Devi, sons Apin and Kuashal suffered injuries, said police. 
Raina left the CSK camp in UAE ahead of IPL 2020 giving major headaches to the team. However, the three-time IPL winning franchise said that they fully support Raina’s decision while asking to give him personal space.&nbsp;

“Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time,” CSK tweeted CEO Kasi Viswanathan’s statement after Raina’s decision to opt out from IPL 2020. 
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Suresh Raina on Tuesday opened up for the first time since leaving the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as the former Indian cricketer took to social media platform Twitter to write about an incident related to his family in Pathankot, Punjab.

Suresh Raina on Tuesday opened up for the first time since leaving the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as the former Indian cricketer took to social media platform Twitter to write about an incident related to his family in Pathankot, Punjab. Earlier it was reported that Raina’s uncle had died while four members of his family sustained critical injuries in an attack by robbers in Punjab’s Pathankot district. Raina confirmed it while adding his cousin passed away last night after battling for life for days while adding other member of his family is very critical and is on life support. The southpaw further wrote that who is behind the incident is still unknown while requesting Punjab police to look into the matter. “What happened to my family is Punjab was beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua & both my cousins had sever injuries. Unfortunately my cousin also passed away last night after battling for life for days. My bua is still very very critical & is on life support,” Raina tweeted on Tuesday.' ALSO READ: Suresh Raina to miss IPL 2020 due to personal reasons What happened to my family is Punjab was beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua & both my cousins had sever injuries. Unfortunately my cousin also passed away last night after battling for life for days. My bua is still very very critical & is on life support. — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 1, 2020 × “Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night & who did this. I request @PunjabPoliceInd to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. @capt_amarinder @CMOPb,” Raina added. Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night & who did this. I request @PunjabPoliceInd to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. @capt_amarinder @CMOPb — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 1, 2020 × ALSO READ: Dinesh Karthik opines on 'Mankading', says 'giving warning is accepted as spirit of cricket' According to police, three to four members of the ‘Kale Kachhewala’ gang had come in the house with an intention to loot and attacked the family members at their house in Thariyal village near Madhopur of Pathankot while fleeing with some cash and gold from the house. Ashok Kumar’s 80-year-old mother Satya Devi, his wife Asha Devi, sons Apin and Kuashal suffered injuries, said police. Raina left the CSK camp in UAE ahead of IPL 2020 giving major headaches to the team. However, the three-time IPL winning franchise said that they fully support Raina’s decision while asking to give him personal space. “Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time,” CSK tweeted CEO Kasi Viswanathan’s statement after Raina’s decision to opt out from IPL 2020.

Suresh Raina opens up for first time since leaving Chennai Super Kings camp

Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday shared a video of pacer Deepak Chahar, who is seen completing his ‘leg day’ workout from his quarantine room ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Deepak Chahar is one of the two players who have tested positive for COVID-19 from the CSK camp but is turning this setback into a comeback.&nbsp;

“Thank you so much for your wishes and prayers. I am recovering well and hopefully will be back soon,” started Chahar as the video skipped to the leg exercises. Chahar, who is undergoing self-isolation after testing positive for the dreaded coronavirus is seen using water and ice buckets as weights for his workout.&nbsp;

"Thank you all for your love and prayers Folded hands..I am better now and trying my best to keep myself fit..hopefully you will see me in action very soon.. Keep showering your love Red heartand never miss your leg day Grinning face with smiling eyes#ipl #legday #ipl2020 #recovery," Chahar captioned the video on Twitter.

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Chahar is crucial to CSK squad and their hopes rely a lot on how the seamer delivers in the UAE. Having been mighty successful for CSK in IPL under the leadership of MS Dhoni, Chahar has become one of the regular members of Indian senior team as well, in limited-overs cricket.&nbsp;

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Thank you all for your love and prayers 🙏..I am better now and trying my best to keep myself fit..hopefully you will see me in action very soon.. 
Keep showering your love ❤️and never miss your leg day 😁<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ipl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ipl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/legday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#legday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ipl2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ipl2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/recovery?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#recovery</a> <a href="https://t.co/MXetVO7vob">pic.twitter.com/MXetVO7vob</a>
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Meanwhile, all members of the CSK contingent, barring those who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier, have tested negative for the virus after their tests were conducted on Monday. They are scheduled to undergo another test on September 3 and if the results are negative then the Yellow Army can start training from September 5.&nbsp;

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“All members have tested negative expect those who had tested positive. The two players who tested positive can't be tested before they complete their quarantine period as per norms,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told WION on Tuesday.

CSK were scheduled to start their training from September 1 but the tests revealed that 13 members including two players had tested positive for the virus, pushing their quarantine period for another week.&nbsp;

Suresh Raina has also returned to India citing personal reasons. CSK CEO confirmed on Friday that Raina remains unavailable for IPL 2020 and they are yet to decide on whether to bring in a substitute for the southpaw or not.

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“Raina unavailable for this edition of IPL. We are yet to decide whether to rope in a replacement,” the CSK CEO told WION.

IPL 2020 is set to start from September 19 with the final scheduled on November 10 in UAE. 
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Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday shared a video of pacer Deepak Chahar, who is seen completing his ‘leg day’ workout from his quarantine room ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday shared a video of pacer Deepak Chahar, who is seen completing his ‘leg day’ workout from his quarantine room ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Deepak Chahar is one of the two players who have tested positive for COVID-19 from the CSK camp but is turning this setback into a comeback. “Thank you so much for your wishes and prayers. I am recovering well and hopefully will be back soon,” started Chahar as the video skipped to the leg exercises. Chahar, who is undergoing self-isolation after testing positive for the dreaded coronavirus is seen using water and ice buckets as weights for his workout. "Thank you all for your love and prayers Folded hands..I am better now and trying my best to keep myself fit..hopefully you will see me in action very soon.. Keep showering your love Red heartand never miss your leg day Grinning face with smiling eyes#ipl #legday #ipl2020 #recovery," Chahar captioned the video on Twitter. Come what may, don't miss leg day. Cherry on the rise! #WhistlePodu @deepak_chahar9 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/dqxbRGQ01s — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 1, 2020 × Chahar is crucial to CSK squad and their hopes rely a lot on how the seamer delivers in the UAE. Having been mighty successful for CSK in IPL under the leadership of MS Dhoni, Chahar has become one of the regular members of Indian senior team as well, in limited-overs cricket. Thank you all for your love and prayers 🙏..I am better now and trying my best to keep myself fit..hopefully you will see me in action very soon.. Keep showering your love ❤️and never miss your leg day 😁#ipl #legday #ipl2020 #recovery pic.twitter.com/MXetVO7vob — Deepak chahar (@deepak_chahar9) September 1, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Virat Kohli urges players to follow bio-secure bubble, says 'we are not here to roam around' Meanwhile, all members of the CSK contingent, barring those who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier, have tested negative for the virus after their tests were conducted on Monday. They are scheduled to undergo another test on September 3 and if the results are negative then the Yellow Army can start training from September 5. Stay strong brother 💪🏻 hoping for your speedy recovery and all my prayers for you 🙏🏻 get well soon @deepak_chahar9 pic.twitter.com/koFKTmORqX — Rahul Chahar (@rdchahar1) August 29, 2020 × “All members have tested negative expect those who had tested positive. The two players who tested positive can't be tested before they complete their quarantine period as per norms,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told WION on Tuesday. CSK were scheduled to start their training from September 1 but the tests revealed that 13 members including two players had tested positive for the virus, pushing their quarantine period for another week. Suresh Raina has also returned to India citing personal reasons. CSK CEO confirmed on Friday that Raina remains unavailable for IPL 2020 and they are yet to decide on whether to bring in a substitute for the southpaw or not. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: CSK players, staff test negative for COVID-19; to undergo another test “Raina unavailable for this edition of IPL. We are yet to decide whether to rope in a replacement,” the CSK CEO told WION. IPL 2020 is set to start from September 19 with the final scheduled on November 10 in UAE.

Watch: COVID-19 positive Deepak Chahar inspires as CSK share his leg-day workout video

The bio-secure environment in the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 became the talk of town when 13 members, including two players, involved in the tournament tested positive for COVID-19. Talking about the strict protocols and bio-secure bubble, India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli said that players are privileged to play cricket amid a pandemic and wants everyone to respect the enclosed environment where they are putting base.&nbsp;

Speaking on RCB’s show ‘Bold Diaries’, the RCB skipper said he didn’t miss cricket much during the five-month lockdown while adding players are not in UAE to have fun and need to play for the tournament and their respective franchise.

"We are all here to play cricket...The bio-bubble needs to be respected at all times for the tournament to happen eventually. We are not here to have fun and roam around and you know say that 'I want to hang out in Dubai,'" Kohli asserted.

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"That is not the time we are living in. Accept the phase that we are going through and understand the privilege that we have, just to be a part of the IPL. Everyone should accept that and not behave in a manner which situation doesn't require them to," he added. 
Kohli hit the nets for the first time after five months and the swashbuckling batsman admitted to being nervous and jittery initially.&nbsp;

"A couple of months back you couldn't imagine that you will have IPL firstly... When we had our practice session yesterday, I realised how long it has been. When I was heading to the practice session, I felt nervous," he conceded.

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"I felt a bit jittery but things were okay. I didn't miss the game as much as I thought I might...just carrying on with life was also important," he said.

IPL 2020 is scheduled to commence from September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in UAE. 
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The bio-secure environment in the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 became the talk of town when 13 members, including two players, involved in the tournament tested positive for COVID-19.

The bio-secure environment in the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 became the talk of town when 13 members, including two players, involved in the tournament tested positive for COVID-19. Talking about the strict protocols and bio-secure bubble, India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli said that players are privileged to play cricket amid a pandemic and wants everyone to respect the enclosed environment where they are putting base. Speaking on RCB’s show ‘Bold Diaries’, the RCB skipper said he didn’t miss cricket much during the five-month lockdown while adding players are not in UAE to have fun and need to play for the tournament and their respective franchise. "We are all here to play cricket...The bio-bubble needs to be respected at all times for the tournament to happen eventually. We are not here to have fun and roam around and you know say that 'I want to hang out in Dubai,'" Kohli asserted. IN PICS | From Kohli to de Villiers: Royal Challengers Bangalore sweat it out ahead of IPL 2020 "That is not the time we are living in. Accept the phase that we are going through and understand the privilege that we have, just to be a part of the IPL. Everyone should accept that and not behave in a manner which situation doesn't require them to," he added. Kohli hit the nets for the first time after five months and the swashbuckling batsman admitted to being nervous and jittery initially. "A couple of months back you couldn't imagine that you will have IPL firstly... When we had our practice session yesterday, I realised how long it has been. When I was heading to the practice session, I felt nervous," he conceded. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Australia's Adam Zampa replaces Kane Richardson in Royal Challengers Bangalore squad "I felt a bit jittery but things were okay. I didn't miss the game as much as I thought I might...just carrying on with life was also important," he said. IPL 2020 is scheduled to commence from September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in UAE.

IPL 2020: Virat Kohli urges players to follow bio-secure bubble, says 'we are not here to roam around'

England and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the third and final T20I of the series at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday. England will be looking to seal the series after winning the second T20I, whereas Pakistan would be hoping for their first win in the tour in a bid to equalize the series.&nbsp;

The first T20I of the series was washed out while England came back strong to win the second match by five wickets after stunning knocks by Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan and skipper Eoin Morgan. Pakistan lost the Test series and much haven’t changed in the shortest format of the game as the bowling attack disappointed in the five-wicket defeat in the second match despite posting a mammoth 195 runs on board.&nbsp;

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The weather seems perfect for a full match in Manchester and another run-fest is expected.&nbsp;

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<h2>When will the England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I begin?</h2>

The England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I will begin at 10:30 PM IST on September 1. The toss will take place at 10:00 PM IST.

<h2>Where will the England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I be played?</h2>

The England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be held at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester

<h2>Which channel will telecast the England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I?</h2>

The England vs Pakistan 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 Pakistan 3rd T20I?</h2>

The live streaming of England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I will be available on Sony’s streaming platform. &nbsp; &nbsp; 
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England and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the third and final T20I of the series at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday. England will be looking to seal the series after winning the second T20I, whereas Pakistan would be hoping for their first win in the tour in a bid to equalize the series.

England and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the third and final T20I of the series at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday. England will be looking to seal the series after winning the second T20I, whereas Pakistan would be hoping for their first win in the tour in a bid to equalize the series. The first T20I of the series was washed out while England came back strong to win the second match by five wickets after stunning knocks by Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan and skipper Eoin Morgan. Pakistan lost the Test series and much haven’t changed in the shortest format of the game as the bowling attack disappointed in the five-wicket defeat in the second match despite posting a mammoth 195 runs on board. IN PICS | From Kohli to de Villiers: Royal Challengers Bangalore sweat it out ahead of IPL 2020 The weather seems perfect for a full match in Manchester and another run-fest is expected. ALSO READ: England announce squad for T20I and ODI series against Australia When will the England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I begin? The England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I will begin at 10:30 PM IST on September 1. The toss will take place at 10:00 PM IST. Where will the England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I be played? The England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be held at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester Which channel will telecast the England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I? The England vs Pakistan 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 Pakistan 3rd T20I? The live streaming of England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I will be available on Sony’s streaming platform.

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

After going through the lows in last week, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) received some good news as all their members, except the original 13 who had tested positive,&nbsp;have tested negative for COVID-19 after reports of the tests, which were conducted on all the members of the CSK contingent on Monday, came out.

Earlier, two players and other staff members tested positive for the dreaded virus before Suresh Raina pulled out of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">IPL 2020</a> due to personal reasons. While fans started to bother about team’s fate in the tournament, they have been handed good news now as all the members of the CSK contingent have tested negative for the coronavirus,&nbsp;except the original 13 who had tested positive.

Another test will be conducted on every member of the CSK contingent on September 3 and upon testing negative, they can commence their training and preparations for IPL 2020. The two players, who tested positive for COVID-19 will have to wait a bit longer and follow the protocols and testing phase.&nbsp;

After members of the team tested positive for COVID-19, the entire CSK contingent went into another week of quarantine.&nbsp; 
Meanwhile, two overseas players in Faf du Plessis and Lungisani Ngidi have also joined CSK after arriving in Abu dhabi on&nbsp; Monday.The South African duo went straight into quarantine.&nbsp;

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Also, Suresh Raina on Tuesday broke his silence for the first time since leaving the CSK camp as he urged the government to take prompt action against those who slaughtered his uncle to death in an attack on his family in Pathankot, Punjab.&nbsp;

“What happened to my family is Punjab was beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua &amp; both my cousins had sever injuries. Unfortunately my cousin also passed away last night after battling for life for days. My bua is still very very critical &amp; is on life support,” Raina wrote.

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Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night &amp; who did this. I request <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabPoliceInd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabPoliceInd</a> to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. <a href="https://twitter.com/capt_amarinder?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@capt_amarinder</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CMOPb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMOPb</a>
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“Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night &amp; who did this. I request @PunjabPoliceInd to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. @capt_amarinder @CMOPb,” he added in another tweet. 
IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in UAE. 
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After going through the lows in last week, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) received some good news as all their members, except the original 13 who had tested positive, have tested negative for COVID-19 after reports of the tests, which were conducted on all the members of the CSK contingent on Monday, came out.

After going through the lows in last week, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) received some good news as all their members, except the original 13 who had tested positive, have tested negative for COVID-19 after reports of the tests, which were conducted on all the members of the CSK contingent on Monday, came out. Earlier, two players and other staff members tested positive for the dreaded virus before Suresh Raina pulled out of IPL 2020 due to personal reasons. While fans started to bother about team’s fate in the tournament, they have been handed good news now as all the members of the CSK contingent have tested negative for the coronavirus, except the original 13 who had tested positive. Another test will be conducted on every member of the CSK contingent on September 3 and upon testing negative, they can commence their training and preparations for IPL 2020. The two players, who tested positive for COVID-19 will have to wait a bit longer and follow the protocols and testing phase. After members of the team tested positive for COVID-19, the entire CSK contingent went into another week of quarantine. Meanwhile, two overseas players in Faf du Plessis and Lungisani Ngidi have also joined CSK after arriving in Abu dhabi on Monday.The South African duo went straight into quarantine. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Australia's Adam Zampa replaces Kane Richardson in Royal Challengers Bangalore squad Also, Suresh Raina on Tuesday broke his silence for the first time since leaving the CSK camp as he urged the government to take prompt action against those who slaughtered his uncle to death in an attack on his family in Pathankot, Punjab. “What happened to my family is Punjab was beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua & both my cousins had sever injuries. Unfortunately my cousin also passed away last night after battling for life for days. My bua is still very very critical & is on life support,” Raina wrote. Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night & who did this. I request @PunjabPoliceInd to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. @capt_amarinder @CMOPb — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 1, 2020 × ALSO READ: Australia's Hazlewood concerned about COVID-19 cases at IPL side “Till date we don’t know what exactly had happened that night & who did this. I request @PunjabPoliceInd to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. @capt_amarinder @CMOPb,” he added in another tweet. IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 with the final slated to be played on November 10 in UAE.

IPL 2020: CSK players, staff test negative for COVID-19; to undergo another test

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have replaced Australian pacer Kane Richardson with spinner Adam Zampa as they announced the signing of the leg-spinner late on Monday ahead of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> scheduled to kick-start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Richardson, who was sold to the Bangalore outfit for $533,333 in the IPL auction in December, is expecting his first child to be born during the lucrative T20 tournament.

RCB team director Mike Hesson expressed his disappointment in missing out on Richardson’s skills in IPL but congratulated the Aussie pacer and his wife Nyki for the exciting time ahead while adding they fully support and understand Richardson’s decision of skipping IPL 2020.&nbsp;

On Zampa, Hesson said he will provide another quality and cover to Yuzvendra Chahal while giving extra options if conditions assist spinners as expected during the tournament.

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“We are disappointed to not have Kane’s skills with us this IPL, as he was certainly on top of his game. However, once we found out Kane and Nyki’s baby was due during the IPL, it’s an exciting time, and we were fully supportive of Kane wanting to be at the birth of their first child.&nbsp;

When looking at our squad for UAE conditions we felt it was an opportunity to bring in another quality leg spinner in Adam Zampa to provide cover for Chahal and also give us extra options if conditions suit spin as expected during the tournament.”

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Zampa will add to Bangalore’s already impressive spin department which consists the likes of Chahal, Washington Sundar, Pawan Negi and Moeen Ali.&nbsp;

Both Richardson and Zampa are in the UK as part of Australia’s 21-man squad for three T20I and as many ODIs against England. 
IPL 2020 is scheduled to commence from September 19 with the final slated to be held on November 10 in the UAE.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have replaced Australian pacer Kane Richardson with spinner Adam Zampa as they announced the signing of the leg-spinner late on Monday ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 scheduled to kick-start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have replaced Australian pacer Kane Richardson with spinner Adam Zampa as they announced the signing of the leg-spinner late on Monday ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 scheduled to kick-start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Richardson, who was sold to the Bangalore outfit for $533,333 in the IPL auction in December, is expecting his first child to be born during the lucrative T20 tournament. RCB team director Mike Hesson expressed his disappointment in missing out on Richardson’s skills in IPL but congratulated the Aussie pacer and his wife Nyki for the exciting time ahead while adding they fully support and understand Richardson’s decision of skipping IPL 2020. On Zampa, Hesson said he will provide another quality and cover to Yuzvendra Chahal while giving extra options if conditions assist spinners as expected during the tournament. IN PICS | From Kohli to de Villiers: Royal Challengers Bangalore sweat it out ahead of IPL 2020 “We are disappointed to not have Kane’s skills with us this IPL, as he was certainly on top of his game. However, once we found out Kane and Nyki’s baby was due during the IPL, it’s an exciting time, and we were fully supportive of Kane wanting to be at the birth of their first child. When looking at our squad for UAE conditions we felt it was an opportunity to bring in another quality leg spinner in Adam Zampa to provide cover for Chahal and also give us extra options if conditions suit spin as expected during the tournament.” ALSO READ: Suresh Raina opens up for first time since leaving Chennai Super Kings camp Zampa will add to Bangalore’s already impressive spin department which consists the likes of Chahal, Washington Sundar, Pawan Negi and Moeen Ali. Both Richardson and Zampa are in the UK as part of Australia’s 21-man squad for three T20I and as many ODIs against England. IPL 2020 is scheduled to commence from September 19 with the final slated to be held on November 10 in the UAE.

IPL 2020: Australia's Adam Zampa replaces Kane Richardson in Royal Challengers Bangalore squad

The St Lucia Zouks smashed the record for the lowest total ever defended in Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as Kesrick Williams and the spinners strangled an anxious Barbados Tridents batting lineup to leave Jason Holder’s men reeling. The Tridents, and in particular Hayden Walsh, were outstanding with the ball to skittle the Zouks, but manage to lose despite not even being bowled out. 
 
Joshua Bishop came in for his second senior T20 game, replacing the injured Mitchell Santner, and just as he had in his first match, last year against the same opposition, he dismissed Rakheem Cornwall in the first over. Andre Fletcher’s innings was dramatic but brief - he smashed Holder for six first ball, but the Tridents captain trapped him LBW second - and after eight balls the Zouks were 12/2. 
 
Bishop bowled an impressive second over, beating both Leniko Boucher and Roston Chase and having Chase dropped at point. Holder showed faith in Walsh after his mauling at the hands of Kieron Pollard yesterday, and Walsh should have dismissed Boucher but Shai Hope missed a simple stumping. Rashid Khan was as accurate as ever, and the Zouks reached the Powerplay at 35/2.

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Boucher was frenetic before Walsh bowled him with a quicker ball. Chase was able to free his arms and sweep Ashley Nurse for four, but Walsh was visibly growing in confidence and beat Chase in the flight with a slower googly to bowl him. Nurse continued, Rashid again held back for the second part of the innings, and the Afghan pair went boundary-less. The Zouks reached halfway at 58/4. 
 
Nabi for once failed, skying a flighted Walsh googly to the captain at long-off, and with him gone Rashid returned and troubled both Najibullah Zadran and captain Daren Sammy. Bishop’s return over was also accurate, and a frantic Sammy ran himself out to leave his team 65/6 in the 13th. Javelle Glen though started in style with a gigantic Hero Maximum that landed on the roof. 
 
Najibullah late-cut Rashid with just enough pace to find the boundary, but the rest of the over went scoreless. Nurse got a third over with two left-handers at the crease and picked up Glen, albeit it was a full toss whipped straight to Walsh at deep midwicket. 
 
Holder went to his seamers Nyeem Young and Raymon Reifer, and a restless Najibullah fell to the latter thanks to a good low catch by Joshua Bishop at deep square leg. Reifer got a second thanks to Walsh expertly judging a mistimed Scott Kuggeleijn pull to juggle and hold near the rope.

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Rashid was, predictably, too good for the tail and finished his spell with the wicket of his countryman Zahir Khan. Young with a tight over of 0/3 was the only one of the Tridents bowlers not to take a wicket, and they hadn’t even needed all 20 overs. 
 
Hope and Johnson Charles started cautiously. The first aerial shot didn’t come until the 4th over, Charles almost holing out to mid-on, but a smattering of fours saw the Tridents score at a run a ball. Hope fell LBW to a good ball from Williams, but the Tridents reached the Powerplay at a steady 34/1. 
 
That became 37/2 when Zahir bowled Kyle Mayers with a beauty that turned from middle to take off-stump, the no.3 again struggling against wrist-spin. Williams and Zahir snuck through a few tight overs, and even Charles’ third boundary was a controlled leg glance. Williams wasn’t giving up, beating Holder’s waft to pick up a second LBW, but at the drinks break the Tridents were 48/3 and needed barely over four an over. 
 
The Tridents though continued to bat nervously - Chase and Glen, the latter bowling for the first time in senior T20 cricket, were tidy, and the leg-spinner Glen got his first wicket when Charles sliced to long-on where Williams took a good catch. 
 
The Tridents suddenly found themselves 67/4 off 14, and Zahir, Nabi and Chase bowled tidily against a nervy Nurse and Corey Anderson. When Nabi beat Anderson in the flight and bowled him, the Tridents found themselves suddenly five down and needing over a run a ball. Sammy gave Glen the nod for the 19th, and Rashid fell clubbing the leg-spinner to Nabi, leaving Chase nine to defend off the last over. 
 
Nurse fell to a good catch from Najibullah, but most importantly Chase started with three dot balls. Reifer missed a full toss and only managed three off two balls, leaving Young needing to hit his first ever ball in Hero CPL over the ropes to seal a win that seemed a formality at almost every stage. He couldn’t do it, and while the Zouks bowlers deserve huge credit, for the second day in a row the Tridents found themselves wondering how on earth they had lost.

The St Lucia Zouks smashed the record for the lowest total ever defended in Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as Kesrick Williams and the spinners strangled an anxious Barbados Tridents batting lineup to leave Jason Holder’s men reeling.

The St Lucia Zouks smashed the record for the lowest total ever defended in Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as Kesrick Williams and the spinners strangled an anxious Barbados Tridents batting lineup to leave Jason Holder’s men reeling. The Tridents, and in particular Hayden Walsh, were outstanding with the ball to skittle the Zouks, but manage to lose despite not even being bowled out. Joshua Bishop came in for his second senior T20 game, replacing the injured Mitchell Santner, and just as he had in his first match, last year against the same opposition, he dismissed Rakheem Cornwall in the first over. Andre Fletcher’s innings was dramatic but brief - he smashed Holder for six first ball, but the Tridents captain trapped him LBW second - and after eight balls the Zouks were 12/2. Bishop bowled an impressive second over, beating both Leniko Boucher and Roston Chase and having Chase dropped at point. Holder showed faith in Walsh after his mauling at the hands of Kieron Pollard yesterday, and Walsh should have dismissed Boucher but Shai Hope missed a simple stumping. Rashid Khan was as accurate as ever, and the Zouks reached the Powerplay at 35/2. ALSO READ: IPL franchises see glass half-full despite financial hit from COVID-19 Boucher was frenetic before Walsh bowled him with a quicker ball. Chase was able to free his arms and sweep Ashley Nurse for four, but Walsh was visibly growing in confidence and beat Chase in the flight with a slower googly to bowl him. Nurse continued, Rashid again held back for the second part of the innings, and the Afghan pair went boundary-less. The Zouks reached halfway at 58/4. Nabi for once failed, skying a flighted Walsh googly to the captain at long-off, and with him gone Rashid returned and troubled both Najibullah Zadran and captain Daren Sammy. Bishop’s return over was also accurate, and a frantic Sammy ran himself out to leave his team 65/6 in the 13th. Javelle Glen though started in style with a gigantic Hero Maximum that landed on the roof. Najibullah late-cut Rashid with just enough pace to find the boundary, but the rest of the over went scoreless. Nurse got a third over with two left-handers at the crease and picked up Glen, albeit it was a full toss whipped straight to Walsh at deep midwicket. Holder went to his seamers Nyeem Young and Raymon Reifer, and a restless Najibullah fell to the latter thanks to a good low catch by Joshua Bishop at deep square leg. Reifer got a second thanks to Walsh expertly judging a mistimed Scott Kuggeleijn pull to juggle and hold near the rope. ALSO READ: 'Better than ever' Morgan stars as England beat Pakistan in 2nd T20 Rashid was, predictably, too good for the tail and finished his spell with the wicket of his countryman Zahir Khan. Young with a tight over of 0/3 was the only one of the Tridents bowlers not to take a wicket, and they hadn’t even needed all 20 overs. Hope and Johnson Charles started cautiously. The first aerial shot didn’t come until the 4th over, Charles almost holing out to mid-on, but a smattering of fours saw the Tridents score at a run a ball. Hope fell LBW to a good ball from Williams, but the Tridents reached the Powerplay at a steady 34/1. That became 37/2 when Zahir bowled Kyle Mayers with a beauty that turned from middle to take off-stump, the no.3 again struggling against wrist-spin. Williams and Zahir snuck through a few tight overs, and even Charles’ third boundary was a controlled leg glance. Williams wasn’t giving up, beating Holder’s waft to pick up a second LBW, but at the drinks break the Tridents were 48/3 and needed barely over four an over. The Tridents though continued to bat nervously - Chase and Glen, the latter bowling for the first time in senior T20 cricket, were tidy, and the leg-spinner Glen got his first wicket when Charles sliced to long-on where Williams took a good catch. The Tridents suddenly found themselves 67/4 off 14, and Zahir, Nabi and Chase bowled tidily against a nervy Nurse and Corey Anderson. When Nabi beat Anderson in the flight and bowled him, the Tridents found themselves suddenly five down and needing over a run a ball. Sammy gave Glen the nod for the 19th, and Rashid fell clubbing the leg-spinner to Nabi, leaving Chase nine to defend off the last over. Nurse fell to a good catch from Najibullah, but most importantly Chase started with three dot balls. Reifer missed a full toss and only managed three off two balls, leaving Young needing to hit his first ever ball in Hero CPL over the ropes to seal a win that seemed a formality at almost every stage. He couldn’t do it, and while the Zouks bowlers deserve huge credit, for the second day in a row the Tridents found themselves wondering how on earth they had lost.

CPL 2020: Zouks shellshock Tridents to make history

The Indian Premier League’s eight teams are counting the cost of COVID-19’s impact on their finances but having faced the prospect of the tournament being wiped out by the pandemic this year they are taking a ‘glass half-full’ view of the situation.

The IPL’s original March start was scuppered by the first wave of the novel coronavirus and India’s cricket board (BCCI) had to pull out all the stops to rescue the Twenty20 league, which has an estimated $6.8 billion brand value.

The tournament has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates, will be played under a hastily-arranged title sponsor and will start on Sept. 19 — nearly six months later than scheduled.

After Vivo paused its title sponsorship for this year’s edition, fantasy gaming company Dream11 took it up for 2.22 billion Indian rupees ($30.36 million), roughly half of the 4.4 billion the Chinese smartphone maker paid annually.

“The discount provided to Dream11 would be a major (financial) hit for the BCCI, along with making arrangements for bio-secure bubble which will be an additional cost burden on the board,” Santosh N, an external advisor at financial consultancy firm Duff &amp; Phelps, told Reuters.

The league shares 50% of the title sponsorship money with the eight franchises, who will also miss out on gate receipts and in-stadium revenue this year while existing sponsors demand discounts in the absence of fan initiatives.

The switch has seen Delhi Capitals lose shirt sponsor Daikin, with the air-conditioning equipment maker saying the new dates did not work for them.

“The reason being the business scenario and the timing, which earlier, being the summer, would call for advertising efforts to create awareness and recall for the AC category,” a Daikin spokesman told Reuters.

Capitals Chairman Parth Jindal said the BCCI should look at compensating the franchises.

“If the BCCI doesn’t compensate, there will be a significant loss to each franchise, about a 30% drop in revenues,” Jindal told Mint newspaper earlier this month.

<h3>SILVER LINING</h3>

But with the BCCI at risk of a $547 million drop in revenue had the entire season been cancelled, treasurer Arun Sigh Dhumal preferred to look on the bright side.

“When you encounter such challenging times and so many impediments, you are bound to lose on certain revenues,” Dhumal told Reuters.

“Looking at the overall picture, everybody should be happy that at least we’ve been able to organise it.

“At such short notice, we’ve been able to get a new title sponsor. It speaks volumes of IPL as a brand, and how it has grown over the years.”

Sponsors continue to trickle in for the franchises and the league also welcomed edutech start-up Unacademy as a new sponsor on Saturday on a three-year deal, reportedly worth 1.2 billion rupees.

Santosh said that as the tournament draws closer more would come onboard.

“And with the IPL happening around the festive season this time around, it’s an added bonus for the companies to be associated with it,” he added.

The Indian Premier League’s eight teams are counting the cost of COVID-19’s impact on their finances but having faced the prospect of the tournament being wiped out by the pandemic this year they are taking a ‘glass half-full’ view of the situation.

The Indian Premier League’s eight teams are counting the cost of COVID-19’s impact on their finances but having faced the prospect of the tournament being wiped out by the pandemic this year they are taking a ‘glass half-full’ view of the situation. The IPL’s original March start was scuppered by the first wave of the novel coronavirus and India’s cricket board (BCCI) had to pull out all the stops to rescue the Twenty20 league, which has an estimated $6.8 billion brand value. The tournament has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates, will be played under a hastily-arranged title sponsor and will start on Sept. 19 — nearly six months later than scheduled. After Vivo paused its title sponsorship for this year’s edition, fantasy gaming company Dream11 took it up for 2.22 billion Indian rupees ($30.36 million), roughly half of the 4.4 billion the Chinese smartphone maker paid annually. “The discount provided to Dream11 would be a major (financial) hit for the BCCI, along with making arrangements for bio-secure bubble which will be an additional cost burden on the board,” Santosh N, an external advisor at financial consultancy firm Duff & Phelps, told Reuters. The league shares 50% of the title sponsorship money with the eight franchises, who will also miss out on gate receipts and in-stadium revenue this year while existing sponsors demand discounts in the absence of fan initiatives. The switch has seen Delhi Capitals lose shirt sponsor Daikin, with the air-conditioning equipment maker saying the new dates did not work for them. “The reason being the business scenario and the timing, which earlier, being the summer, would call for advertising efforts to create awareness and recall for the AC category,” a Daikin spokesman told Reuters. Capitals Chairman Parth Jindal said the BCCI should look at compensating the franchises. “If the BCCI doesn’t compensate, there will be a significant loss to each franchise, about a 30% drop in revenues,” Jindal told Mint newspaper earlier this month. SILVER LINING But with the BCCI at risk of a $547 million drop in revenue had the entire season been cancelled, treasurer Arun Sigh Dhumal preferred to look on the bright side. “When you encounter such challenging times and so many impediments, you are bound to lose on certain revenues,” Dhumal told Reuters. “Looking at the overall picture, everybody should be happy that at least we’ve been able to organise it. “At such short notice, we’ve been able to get a new title sponsor. It speaks volumes of IPL as a brand, and how it has grown over the years.” Sponsors continue to trickle in for the franchises and the league also welcomed edutech start-up Unacademy as a new sponsor on Saturday on a three-year deal, reportedly worth 1.2 billion rupees. Santosh said that as the tournament draws closer more would come onboard. “And with the IPL happening around the festive season this time around, it’s an added bonus for the companies to be associated with it,” he added.

IPL franchises see glass half-full despite financial hit from COVID-19

England captain Eoin Morgan said he was playing "better than ever" as he led from the front in a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Morgan came in on a hat-trick after leg-spinner Shadab Khan had reduced England, who were chasing a stiff victory target of 196, to 66-2.

But the Irishman made a blistering 66 off just 33 balls and with fellow left-hander Dawid Malan (54 not out) took the game away from Pakistan during a third-wicket stand of 112.

Victory, achieved with five balls to spare on a sunny afternoon, saw the 50-over world champions go 1-0 up in a three-match series following Friday's rain-marred no result in Manchester.

The 33-year-old Morgan considered his international future after leading England to World Cup glory with a dramatic Super Over win in last year's final at Lord's.

But it now looks as if he will lead England at the 2021 T20 World Cup in India.

Asked if he was playing better than ever, Morgan told Sky Sports: "I think I am and that is backed up by stats over the last couple of years, they've been the most productive of my whole career which is great.&nbsp;

"If I can combine a little of that form with experience, then hopefully it will contribute to more wins," the player of the match added.

This was the highest successful chase against Pakistan in a Twenty20 international, surpassing Australia's 199-7 in a thrilling 2010 World Twenty20 semi-final in St Lucia.

Veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez made 69 in Pakistan's 195-4 that also featured 56 from captain Babar Azam, the world's number one-ranked Twenty20 batsman.

"Our total was good but we didn't bowl well, we struggled with our bowling," said Babar. "Credit goes to Malan and Morgan for how well they played.&nbsp;

"We'll learn a lot from this series. Under pressure, I need to handle the bowlers and tell them a few things," added the 25-year-old novice skipper.

<h2>- Amir injury -</h2>

Pakistan's cause was not helped when they had to reshuffle their attack after left-arm quick Mohammad Amir limped off having bowled just two overs.

"He's feeling pain in his right hamstring, it's been iced and they (Pakistan's medical staff) will see him tomorrow (Monday)," a team spokesman told AFP when asked if Amir would be fit for Tuesday's series finale, also at Old Trafford. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Jonny Bairstow and Tom Banton got England's chase off to a sound start.

But a partnership of 66 ended when Bairstow, on 44, miscued Shadab to short fine leg.&nbsp;

Next ball, with the batsmen having crossed, Banton -- fresh from 71 on Friday, his maiden T20 international fifty, was lbw for 20.

Morgan survived the hat-trick delivery but could have been lbw for a second-ball duck to Shadab, only for a tight umpire's call verdict to fall in the batsman's favour.

Shadab finished with fine figures of 3-34.

Morgan's fourth six, off left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, saw him to a 27-ball fifty before he holed out in sight of victory.

Malan might have missed this match had not England been fielding separate red and white-ball squads in a coronavirus-affected season, with batsmen such as Test captain Joe Root and Jos Buttler omitted from this series.

But his 35-ball half-century was his seventh score of fifty or more in just 12 Twenty20 internationals and Malan finished the match when he cut Afridi for four.

Earlier, Babar and Hafeez were severe on an England attack where leg-spinner Adil Rashid was the stand-out performer with 2-32.

England captain Eoin Morgan said he was playing "better than ever" as he led from the front in a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Sunday.

England captain Eoin Morgan said he was playing "better than ever" as he led from the front in a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Sunday. Morgan came in on a hat-trick after leg-spinner Shadab Khan had reduced England, who were chasing a stiff victory target of 196, to 66-2. But the Irishman made a blistering 66 off just 33 balls and with fellow left-hander Dawid Malan (54 not out) took the game away from Pakistan during a third-wicket stand of 112. Victory, achieved with five balls to spare on a sunny afternoon, saw the 50-over world champions go 1-0 up in a three-match series following Friday's rain-marred no result in Manchester. The 33-year-old Morgan considered his international future after leading England to World Cup glory with a dramatic Super Over win in last year's final at Lord's. But it now looks as if he will lead England at the 2021 T20 World Cup in India. Asked if he was playing better than ever, Morgan told Sky Sports: "I think I am and that is backed up by stats over the last couple of years, they've been the most productive of my whole career which is great. "If I can combine a little of that form with experience, then hopefully it will contribute to more wins," the player of the match added. This was the highest successful chase against Pakistan in a Twenty20 international, surpassing Australia's 199-7 in a thrilling 2010 World Twenty20 semi-final in St Lucia. Veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez made 69 in Pakistan's 195-4 that also featured 56 from captain Babar Azam, the world's number one-ranked Twenty20 batsman. "Our total was good but we didn't bowl well, we struggled with our bowling," said Babar. "Credit goes to Malan and Morgan for how well they played. "We'll learn a lot from this series. Under pressure, I need to handle the bowlers and tell them a few things," added the 25-year-old novice skipper. - Amir injury - Pakistan's cause was not helped when they had to reshuffle their attack after left-arm quick Mohammad Amir limped off having bowled just two overs. "He's feeling pain in his right hamstring, it's been iced and they (Pakistan's medical staff) will see him tomorrow (Monday)," a team spokesman told AFP when asked if Amir would be fit for Tuesday's series finale, also at Old Trafford. Jonny Bairstow and Tom Banton got England's chase off to a sound start. But a partnership of 66 ended when Bairstow, on 44, miscued Shadab to short fine leg. Next ball, with the batsmen having crossed, Banton -- fresh from 71 on Friday, his maiden T20 international fifty, was lbw for 20. Morgan survived the hat-trick delivery but could have been lbw for a second-ball duck to Shadab, only for a tight umpire's call verdict to fall in the batsman's favour. Shadab finished with fine figures of 3-34. Morgan's fourth six, off left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, saw him to a 27-ball fifty before he holed out in sight of victory. Malan might have missed this match had not England been fielding separate red and white-ball squads in a coronavirus-affected season, with batsmen such as Test captain Joe Root and Jos Buttler omitted from this series. But his 35-ball half-century was his seventh score of fifty or more in just 12 Twenty20 internationals and Malan finished the match when he cut Afridi for four. Earlier, Babar and Hafeez were severe on an England attack where leg-spinner Adil Rashid was the stand-out performer with 2-32.

'Better than ever' Morgan stars as England beat Pakistan in 2nd T20

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood is concerned about a COVID-19 outbreak at his Indian Premier League franchise in the United Arab Emirates, the seamer said on Monday.

Hazlewood is in England for Australia’s limited-overs series, three Twenty20 matches in Southampton followed by three 50-over internationals in Manchester.

After the series he is expected to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in UAE, where the 13th edition of the IPL will be held from Sept. 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

The Indian cricket board said two players and 11 other people tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in the UAE without identifying them. Local media reported that all of them were from the CSK camp.

“At the franchise, we have a group WhatsApp, with all the information that comes through. It’s obviously a little bit of a concern. You ideally would have no cases,” Hazlewood told reporters on a video conference on Monday.

“They are in quarantine now ... All my focus is, obviously, on this tour at the moment. Once the IPL comes closer we will think more about that ... closer to the date we will have a chat with Cricket Australia.”

England captain Eoin Morgan hit a blistering half-century as the hosts chased down a steep target to beat Pakistan by five wickets in their second T20 international on Sunday.

“Eoin Morgan just runs a really good ship in the white-ball stuff and everyone knows their roles, their confidence is always high, they always win a lot of games of cricket so they’re pretty confident,” Hazlewood said.

“It’s obviously tough and we’re coming off not much cricket ... England are flying at the moment. There’s a couple of new faces we need to look at but we expect to win every game of cricket we play.”

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood is concerned about a COVID-19 outbreak at his Indian Premier League franchise in the United Arab Emirates, the seamer said on Monday. Hazlewood is in England for Australia’s limited-overs series, three Twenty20 matches in Southampton followed by three 50-over internationals in Manchester.

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood is concerned about a COVID-19 outbreak at his Indian Premier League franchise in the United Arab Emirates, the seamer said on Monday. Hazlewood is in England for Australia’s limited-overs series, three Twenty20 matches in Southampton followed by three 50-over internationals in Manchester. After the series he is expected to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in UAE, where the 13th edition of the IPL will be held from Sept. 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The Indian cricket board said two players and 11 other people tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in the UAE without identifying them. Local media reported that all of them were from the CSK camp. “At the franchise, we have a group WhatsApp, with all the information that comes through. It’s obviously a little bit of a concern. You ideally would have no cases,” Hazlewood told reporters on a video conference on Monday. “They are in quarantine now ... All my focus is, obviously, on this tour at the moment. Once the IPL comes closer we will think more about that ... closer to the date we will have a chat with Cricket Australia.” England captain Eoin Morgan hit a blistering half-century as the hosts chased down a steep target to beat Pakistan by five wickets in their second T20 international on Sunday. “Eoin Morgan just runs a really good ship in the white-ball stuff and everyone knows their roles, their confidence is always high, they always win a lot of games of cricket so they’re pretty confident,” Hazlewood said. “It’s obviously tough and we’re coming off not much cricket ... England are flying at the moment. There’s a couple of new faces we need to look at but we expect to win every game of cricket we play.”

Australia's Hazlewood concerned about COVID-19 cases at IPL side

From Kohli to de Villiers: Royal Challengers Bangalore sweat it out ahead of IPL 2020

The England National Selectors on Monday named the squads for the three-match ODI and as many T20I series against Australia. Both series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment at the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford. Star opener Jason Roy misses out on the limited-overs series against Australia but will continue to be with the team inside the bio-secure bubble to continue his rehabilitation.&nbsp;

After missing out on the T20I series against Pakistan, the likes of Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Jos Buttler return to the England squad with Joe Root included in the ODI squad against Australia.

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<h2>England Men’s T20I Squad vs Australia:</h2>

Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Sam Curran (Surrey), Tom Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Dawid Malan (Yorkshire), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Mark Wood (Durham).

Reserves:

Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire).

<h2>England Men’s ODI Squad vs Australia:</h2>

Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Sam Curran (Surrey), Tom Curran (Surrey), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham).

Reserves:

Joe Denly (Kent), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire).

Jason Roy’s left side strain will not be ready for the Vitality IT20s starting on Friday. The Surrey batsman will stay inside the bio-secure bubble, with a view to demonstrating his fitness for the Royal London Internationals.

Commenting on the selection of the squad, National Selector Ed Smith, said: “These two series against Australia provide an exciting end to the summer. We have selected strong squads. We are also continuing to develop depth in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cups.”

<h2>England vs Australia: T20I series schedule</h2>

1st IT20 v Australia: Friday 4 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start)

2nd IT20 v Australia: Sunday 6 September The Ageas Bowl (2.15pm start)

3rd IT20 v Australia: Tuesday 8 September The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start)

<h2>England vs Australia: ODI series schedule</h2>

1st ODI v Australia: Friday 11 September at Emirates Old Trafford (1.00pm start)

2nd ODI v Australia: Sunday 13 September at Emirates Old Trafford (1.00pm start)

3rd ODI v Australia: Wednesday 16 September at Emirates Old Trafford (1.00pm start)

The England National Selectors on Monday named the squads for the three-match ODI and as many T20I series against Australia. Both series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment at the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford.

The England National Selectors on Monday named the squads for the three-match ODI and as many T20I series against Australia. Both series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment at the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford. Star opener Jason Roy misses out on the limited-overs series against Australia but will continue to be with the team inside the bio-secure bubble to continue his rehabilitation. After missing out on the T20I series against Pakistan, the likes of Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Jos Buttler return to the England squad with Joe Root included in the ODI squad against Australia. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 TV team member tests positive for COVID-19, host broadcaster postpones flight to UAE England Men’s T20I Squad vs Australia: Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Sam Curran (Surrey), Tom Curran (Surrey), Joe Denly (Kent), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Dawid Malan (Yorkshire), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Mark Wood (Durham). Reserves: Liam Livingstone (Lancashire), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire). England Men’s ODI Squad vs Australia: Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), Sam Billings (Kent), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Sam Curran (Surrey), Tom Curran (Surrey), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham). Reserves: Joe Denly (Kent), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire). Jason Roy’s left side strain will not be ready for the Vitality IT20s starting on Friday. The Surrey batsman will stay inside the bio-secure bubble, with a view to demonstrating his fitness for the Royal London Internationals. Commenting on the selection of the squad, National Selector Ed Smith, said: “These two series against Australia provide an exciting end to the summer. We have selected strong squads. We are also continuing to develop depth in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cups.” England vs Australia: T20I series schedule 1st IT20 v Australia: Friday 4 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start) 2nd IT20 v Australia: Sunday 6 September The Ageas Bowl (2.15pm start) 3rd IT20 v Australia: Tuesday 8 September The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start) England vs Australia: ODI series schedule 1st ODI v Australia: Friday 11 September at Emirates Old Trafford (1.00pm start) 2nd ODI v Australia: Sunday 13 September at Emirates Old Trafford (1.00pm start) 3rd ODI v Australia: Wednesday 16 September at Emirates Old Trafford (1.00pm start)

England announce squad for T20I and ODI series against Australia

The much-awaited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> is constantly coming under the scanner as at least one member of STAR production crew, who was scheduled to leave India for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, has tested positive for COVID-19 forcing the host broadcasters to postpone their first batch of flight.&nbsp;

Earlier, the BCCI confirmed that as many as 13 members involved in IPL 2020 have been tested positive for COVID-19. Even Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart Suresh Raina returned back to India after disagreements with CSK management.

As per a report in Sports Tak, one member from the production crew of host broadcasters have tested positive for dreaded coronavirus which has forced them to postpone the flight. Now, the production crew is expected to depart for the UAE on September 4 or 5.&nbsp;

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Interestingly, the schedule for IPL 2020 hasn’t been released yet by the BCCI and with only 18 days left, speculations are growing as to how the tournament will proceed.

One BCCI-IPL source has said, as per a report, that broadcasters might now wait and closely follow the developments related to the tests and reports of other crew members as well as franchises participating in IPL 2020.

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The matches in IPL 2020 are scheduled to be hosted by Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai with all three emirates having different protocols to combat the deadly COVID-19.

While it is yet to be known how the latest coronavirus report will impact the fate of the tournament.&nbsp;

IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 in the UAE with the final of the lucrative tournament slated to be held on November 10. This will be second multi-team cricket tournament of the coronavirus era after Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 which is being held in Trinidad and Tobago.&nbsp; 
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The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is constantly coming under the scanner as at least one member of STAR production crew, who was scheduled to leave India for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, has tested positive for COVID-19 forcing the host broadcasters to postpone their first batch of flight.

The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is constantly coming under the scanner as at least one member of STAR production crew, who was scheduled to leave India for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, has tested positive for COVID-19 forcing the host broadcasters to postpone their first batch of flight. Earlier, the BCCI confirmed that as many as 13 members involved in IPL 2020 have been tested positive for COVID-19. Even Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart Suresh Raina returned back to India after disagreements with CSK management. As per a report in Sports Tak, one member from the production crew of host broadcasters have tested positive for dreaded coronavirus which has forced them to postpone the flight. Now, the production crew is expected to depart for the UAE on September 4 or 5. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Suresh Raina's exit due to rift over hotel room? N Srinivasan says 'sometimes success gets into head' Interestingly, the schedule for IPL 2020 hasn’t been released yet by the BCCI and with only 18 days left, speculations are growing as to how the tournament will proceed. One BCCI-IPL source has said, as per a report, that broadcasters might now wait and closely follow the developments related to the tests and reports of other crew members as well as franchises participating in IPL 2020. ALSO READ: IPL franchises see glass half-full despite financial hit from COVID-19 The matches in IPL 2020 are scheduled to be hosted by Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai with all three emirates having different protocols to combat the deadly COVID-19. While it is yet to be known how the latest coronavirus report will impact the fate of the tournament. IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 in the UAE with the final of the lucrative tournament slated to be held on November 10. This will be second multi-team cricket tournament of the coronavirus era after Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 which is being held in Trinidad and Tobago.

IPL 2020 TV team member tests positive for COVID-19, host broadcaster postpones flight to UAE

His exit from the IPL attributed to personal reasons this season, all-rounder Suresh Raina's stint with Chennai Super Kings seems in jeopardy even next year as the franchise might part ways with him before the 2021 edition.

The CSK camp based in Dubai reported 13 COVID-19 cases, including two main squad members Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, a development which an IPL source said, played a role in the recently-retired India player's exit from the event starting September 19.

However, it has now emerged that the team management was not particularly happy with the 32-year-old's "conduct" during the quarantine time, something which infuriated CSK owner and former BCCI president N Srinivasan.

"In CSK, the norm is that the coach, captain and the manager get suites. However, Raina also gets a suite in any hotel that the franchise stays. It's just that his room didn't have a balcony," an IPL source told PTI.

"It was an issue but I don't think big enough to warrant a comeback (to India). There could be something more than just the scare of rising COVID-caseload in Chennai," the source added, alluding to a speculated breach of the bio-bubble by Raina.

He said given the situation, Raina could well be gone for good now not only this season but also the next IPL scheduled in April, 2021. Chennai's favourite 'Chinna Thala' may not wear the Canary yellow again.

Is there a possibility of Raina coming back this season, thereby changing the circumstances?

"He is unavailable this season and that is clear from the official statement issued by the CSK. Now there are certain things that have not gone down too well with the top people," the source said.

"It looks highly improbable that someone who has retired and likely won't play any cricket will come back for CSK. Maybe, he will be back in auction and someone else might pick him."

CSK is punting heavily on young Ruturaj, expecting that he will come good once he completes the quarantine and rejoins the training session after two negative tests.

"CSK has not yet asked for an official replacement for Raina...They are undecided," the IPL source added.

On the speculated bio-bubble breach, the source said an apology from Raina will have little impact given that the team is looking ahead.

"I don't know about the apology part but CSK will now be eyeing to prepare Ruturaj looking at the future and Dhoni and Fleming will rejig their strategy accordingly," the source added.

Raina is CSK's highest run-getter with 4527 runs from 164 IPL games. The Uttar Pradesh left-hander is also the second highest scorer in IPL history with 5368 runs, second only to Indian skipper Virat Kohli's 5412 runs. 
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His exit from the IPL attributed to personal reasons this season, all-rounder Suresh Raina's stint with Chennai Super Kings seems in jeopardy even next year as the franchise might part ways with him before the 2021 edition.

His exit from the IPL attributed to personal reasons this season, all-rounder Suresh Raina's stint with Chennai Super Kings seems in jeopardy even next year as the franchise might part ways with him before the 2021 edition. The CSK camp based in Dubai reported 13 COVID-19 cases, including two main squad members Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, a development which an IPL source said, played a role in the recently-retired India player's exit from the event starting September 19. However, it has now emerged that the team management was not particularly happy with the 32-year-old's "conduct" during the quarantine time, something which infuriated CSK owner and former BCCI president N Srinivasan. "In CSK, the norm is that the coach, captain and the manager get suites. However, Raina also gets a suite in any hotel that the franchise stays. It's just that his room didn't have a balcony," an IPL source told PTI. "It was an issue but I don't think big enough to warrant a comeback (to India). There could be something more than just the scare of rising COVID-caseload in Chennai," the source added, alluding to a speculated breach of the bio-bubble by Raina. He said given the situation, Raina could well be gone for good now not only this season but also the next IPL scheduled in April, 2021. Chennai's favourite 'Chinna Thala' may not wear the Canary yellow again. Is there a possibility of Raina coming back this season, thereby changing the circumstances? "He is unavailable this season and that is clear from the official statement issued by the CSK. Now there are certain things that have not gone down too well with the top people," the source said. "It looks highly improbable that someone who has retired and likely won't play any cricket will come back for CSK. Maybe, he will be back in auction and someone else might pick him." CSK is punting heavily on young Ruturaj, expecting that he will come good once he completes the quarantine and rejoins the training session after two negative tests. "CSK has not yet asked for an official replacement for Raina...They are undecided," the IPL source added. On the speculated bio-bubble breach, the source said an apology from Raina will have little impact given that the team is looking ahead. "I don't know about the apology part but CSK will now be eyeing to prepare Ruturaj looking at the future and Dhoni and Fleming will rejig their strategy accordingly," the source added. Raina is CSK's highest run-getter with 4527 runs from 164 IPL games. The Uttar Pradesh left-hander is also the second highest scorer in IPL history with 5368 runs, second only to Indian skipper Virat Kohli's 5412 runs.

End of road for Suresh Raina in CSK?

Chennai Super Kings owner and former BCCI president N Srinivasan reacted to veteran batsman Suresh Raina pulling out of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">IPL 2020</a> as he said that the southpaw will regret his decision of heading back to India and would want to come back in some point of time apart from the hefty INR 11 crore per season of his salary.

Entire CSK fan base was left shocked when the Super Kings on Saturday announced that Raina will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. While speculation was rife that positive cases in the CSK contingent played a role in Raina pulling his name out of IPL 2020, the report in Outlook which had comments from Srinivasan as well, stated that Raina was unhappy with his hotel room and wanted a similar room which was allotted to MS Dhoni. Apparently, a room without balconies made Raina ‘claustrophobic’ in the strict bio-secure environment.

The season has not begun yet and Raina will certainly realise what he is missing and certainly all the money (a salary of 11 crores per season) he is going to lose,” Srinivasan told Outlook.

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“My thinking is that if you are reluctant or not happy, go back. I don’t force anyone to do anything ... sometimes success gets into your head,” he further said.

Srinivasan added that cricketers are like temperamental actors of the olden days and in CSK, senior players have learned to co-exist.&nbsp;

“Cricketers are like prima donnas ... like the temperamental actors of the olden days. Chennai Super Kings have always been like a family and all senior players have learned to co-exist,” said Srinivasan.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suresh-raina-to-miss-ipl-2020-due-to-personal-reasons-323862" hreflang="en">Suresh Raina to miss IPL 2020 due to personal reasons</a>

However, the exact reason of Raina opting out of IPL 2020 is still unknown and it will be the first season where the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history will miss the lucrative tournament, which is scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10.&nbsp;

"I spoke to MS (Dhoni) and he has assured me that even if the numbers go up, there was nothing to worry. He spoke to the players through a zoom call and asked them to remain safe. You really don't know who is a passive carrier," Srinivasan said.

"I have got a solid captain. Dhoni is simply unfazed by anything. That is giving everyone in the team a lot of confidence," Srinivasan added.&nbsp;

While Raina is known for his down to earth and happy going demeanour, it is surprising to see reports stating that there was a rift between him and CSK management.&nbsp; 
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Chennai Super Kings owner and former BCCI president N Srinivasan reacted to veteran batsman Suresh Raina pulling out of IPL 2020 as he said that the southpaw will regret his decision of heading back to India and would want to come back in some point of time apart from the hefty INR 11 crore per season of his salary.

Chennai Super Kings owner and former BCCI president N Srinivasan reacted to veteran batsman Suresh Raina pulling out of IPL 2020 as he said that the southpaw will regret his decision of heading back to India and would want to come back in some point of time apart from the hefty INR 11 crore per season of his salary. Entire CSK fan base was left shocked when the Super Kings on Saturday announced that Raina will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. While speculation was rife that positive cases in the CSK contingent played a role in Raina pulling his name out of IPL 2020, the report in Outlook which had comments from Srinivasan as well, stated that Raina was unhappy with his hotel room and wanted a similar room which was allotted to MS Dhoni. Apparently, a room without balconies made Raina ‘claustrophobic’ in the strict bio-secure environment. The season has not begun yet and Raina will certainly realise what he is missing and certainly all the money (a salary of 11 crores per season) he is going to lose,” Srinivasan told Outlook. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: BCCI confirms 13 positive COVID-19 cases after initial rounds of testing “My thinking is that if you are reluctant or not happy, go back. I don’t force anyone to do anything ... sometimes success gets into your head,” he further said. Srinivasan added that cricketers are like temperamental actors of the olden days and in CSK, senior players have learned to co-exist. “Cricketers are like prima donnas ... like the temperamental actors of the olden days. Chennai Super Kings have always been like a family and all senior players have learned to co-exist,” said Srinivasan. ALSO READ: Suresh Raina to miss IPL 2020 due to personal reasons However, the exact reason of Raina opting out of IPL 2020 is still unknown and it will be the first season where the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history will miss the lucrative tournament, which is scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10. "I spoke to MS (Dhoni) and he has assured me that even if the numbers go up, there was nothing to worry. He spoke to the players through a zoom call and asked them to remain safe. You really don't know who is a passive carrier," Srinivasan said. "I have got a solid captain. Dhoni is simply unfazed by anything. That is giving everyone in the team a lot of confidence," Srinivasan added. While Raina is known for his down to earth and happy going demeanour, it is surprising to see reports stating that there was a rift between him and CSK management.

IPL 2020: Suresh Raina's exit due to rift over hotel room? N Srinivasan says 'sometimes success gets into head'

Chennai Super Kings on Saturday announced that Suresh Raina will be missing the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> due to personal reasons. The development comes as a huge blow to Chennai Super Kings as Raina has been a force to reckon with in IPL.

The southpaw was looking in high spirits and sounded excited for IPL 2020 but unfortunately, fans won't see him don the yellow jersey in the 13th edition of IPL.

While the exact reason of Raina missing IPL 2020 is not yet known, CSK have offered complete support to Raina and his family in their statement.&nbsp;

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"Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan via CSK twitter handle on Saturday.

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Earlier on Friday, at least 10 members of CSK contingent in Dubai tested positive for COVID-19 and reportedly, it includes one of the names of Indian bowling department in it. While no official confirmation has been provided yet, the entire CSK squad will undergo another COVID-19 test. CSK have also extended their quarantine period by another week after they were scheduled to start practicing of Friday.&nbsp;

On August 15, Raina announced his retirement from international cricket after MS Dhoni called it quits. The duo took to social media platform Instagram to hang their boots.&nbsp;

In IPL,&nbsp;Raina run-getter has amassed 4527 runs from 164 IPL games for CSK. The No.3 batsman featured in 158 consecutive games for CSK&nbsp;before missing his first game in the 2018 season with a calf injury.

Chennai Super Kings on Saturday announced that Suresh Raina will be missing the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to personal reasons. The development comes as a huge blow to Chennai Super Kings as Raina has been a force to reckon with in IPL.

Chennai Super Kings on Saturday announced that Suresh Raina will be missing the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to personal reasons. The development comes as a huge blow to Chennai Super Kings as Raina has been a force to reckon with in IPL. The southpaw was looking in high spirits and sounded excited for IPL 2020 but unfortunately, fans won't see him don the yellow jersey in the 13th edition of IPL. While the exact reason of Raina missing IPL 2020 is not yet known, CSK have offered complete support to Raina and his family in their statement. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Members of Chennai Super Kings contingent test positive for COVID-19 "Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan via CSK twitter handle on Saturday. Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time. KS Viswanathan CEO — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 29, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL 2020: KKR and MI to start training after relaxation of Abu Dhabi quarantine norms Earlier on Friday, at least 10 members of CSK contingent in Dubai tested positive for COVID-19 and reportedly, it includes one of the names of Indian bowling department in it. While no official confirmation has been provided yet, the entire CSK squad will undergo another COVID-19 test. CSK have also extended their quarantine period by another week after they were scheduled to start practicing of Friday. On August 15, Raina announced his retirement from international cricket after MS Dhoni called it quits. The duo took to social media platform Instagram to hang their boots. In IPL, Raina run-getter has amassed 4527 runs from 164 IPL games for CSK. The No.3 batsman featured in 158 consecutive games for CSK before missing his first game in the 2018 season with a calf injury.

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