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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Indian players for opting for rest during national team duty and not considering taking a break while representing their respective franchises during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gavaskar's comments have come at a time when the Indian team management and the selectors have been facing the ire for constantly resting senior players who are struggling with their form.

There have also been reports that some senior players asked to be rested from the upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies. Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli among others have already been rested for the ODI series against West Indies and it remains to be seen if they will feature in the T20 squad for the tour of the Caribbean.

Gavaskar has questioned players' commitment to playing for their country amid the resting policy. The Indian legend said he is absolutely against players taking a rest from international cricket and questioned why don't the senior Indian players take a break during the IPL instead of resting when playing for the country.

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"I am absolutely against players taking rest. You can't rest in IPL, but you want to rest when you play for India? Test cricket takes a toll on your mind and body. But T20s is all about 20 overs of bowling and batting which shouldn't be difficult. If they want to take a rest, they can, but then all the guarantees should be taken away from them. The board needs to draw a line if they want to be professional," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

Both Kohli and Rohit have not enjoyed the best of form and have struggled to score runs consistently in the last few months. The duo had a shambolic campaign in IPL 2022 for their respective teams and are yet to notch up a big knock for the Indian team and have&nbsp;failed in the last few games.

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With the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia just a few months away from getting underway, both Kohli and Rohit's form has become a huge concern for the Indian team. Many have even questioned Kohli's spot in India's T20I side suggesting that the senior batter should be dropped from the team.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Indian players for opting for rest during national team duty and not considering taking a break while representing their respective franchises during the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Indian players for opting for rest during national team duty and not considering taking a break while representing their respective franchises during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gavaskar's comments have come at a time when the Indian team management and the selectors have been facing the ire for constantly resting senior players who are struggling with their form. There have also been reports that some senior players asked to be rested from the upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies. Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli among others have already been rested for the ODI series against West Indies and it remains to be seen if they will feature in the T20 squad for the tour of the Caribbean. Gavaskar has questioned players' commitment to playing for their country amid the resting policy. The Indian legend said he is absolutely against players taking a rest from international cricket and questioned why don't the senior Indian players take a break during the IPL instead of resting when playing for the country. Also Read: 'When Rohit does not score runs, no one talks about it' - Sunil Gavaskar comes in defence of Virat Kohli "I am absolutely against players taking rest. You can't rest in IPL, but you want to rest when you play for India? Test cricket takes a toll on your mind and body. But T20s is all about 20 overs of bowling and batting which shouldn't be difficult. If they want to take a rest, they can, but then all the guarantees should be taken away from them. The board needs to draw a line if they want to be professional," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak. Both Kohli and Rohit have not enjoyed the best of form and have struggled to score runs consistently in the last few months. The duo had a shambolic campaign in IPL 2022 for their respective teams and are yet to notch up a big knock for the Indian team and have failed in the last few games. Also Read: Virat Kohli likely to miss ODI series opener vs England due to injury concerns: Sources With the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia just a few months away from getting underway, both Kohli and Rohit's form has become a huge concern for the Indian team. Many have even questioned Kohli's spot in India's T20I side suggesting that the senior batter should be dropped from the team.

You can't rest in IPL but want to rest when you play for India: Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India stars

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the best T20 tournaments in the world and enjoys massive popularity across the globe. While high-quality cricketing action on display attracts fans from across the globe, IPL also allows punters from around the world to place bets during matches. While there are several legal betting apps online, several fake betting rackets have been busted in India over the years.

The latest fake IPL betting racket was busted in Gujarat's Mehsana district where fake matches were staged at a remote farm in Molipur Village to dupe punters from Russia. HD cameras, fake crowd noise and umpires were used during the matches with players wearing the jerseys of IPL teams to pull off a near-perfect con job.

As per a report in the Times of India, the fake IPL had almost reached the quarter-finals stage before the racket was busted by the local police. The report further states that the matches used to be broadcast live on YouTube and bets were accepted from punters from three Russian cities - Moscow, Voronezh and Tver.

While the players reportedly worse jerseys worn by the actual IPL teams, walkie-talkies were also used during the matches to make it look like the real tournament. As per the report, a commentator was also hired to mimic famous cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle during the matches.

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As per the Times of India, the Mehsana police arrested four people, who were involved in the fake IPL racket and are currently investigating the matter. As per Bhavesh Rathod, the SOG PI, Mehsana, a person named Shoeb Davda was helping in taking bets and running the fake IPL after returning to India from Russia where he worked at a pub famous for taking bets.

However, Shoeb claimed he was not the mastermind behind the whole racket and revealed he had met a person named Asif Mohammed while working in the Russian pub and it was Asif who executed the whole plan. Soheb helped Asif in staging the fake tournament in India by hiring 21 farm labours as players for Rs 400 per day. He also hired cameramen, and a commentator and bought IPL jerseys for the players to help Asif in pulling off the fake IPL.

"Shoeb hired the farm of Ghulam Masih and installed halogen lights there. He readied 21 farm labourers, promising them Rs 400 per match. Next, he hired cameramen and bought T-shirts of IPL teams. When the cops were tipped-off, they felt something was wrong," Rathod was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

"Shoeb would take bets. He would instruct Kolu, the umpire, to signal fours and sixes. Kolu would alert the batsman and the baller. Next, the baller would deliver a slow ball, enabling the batsman to hit it for a four or a six.

"The cameramen would pan the cameras towards the sky to show that the ball was nowhere in sight. Next, they would zoom into the umpire who would signal a six. The cameramen ensured there were no zoom-outs lest the farm became visible," he added.

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As per the report, the first instalment of bets from Russia amounting to Rs 3 lakh (Around USD 3,778) had already been received by the group running the fake betting racket in the name of IPL. The fake IPL racket has been busted just weeks after the 15th edition of the tournament was concluded in India with Gujarat Titans lifting the title in their maiden season.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the best T20 tournaments in the world and enjoys massive popularity across the globe. While high-quality cricketing action on display attracts fans from across the globe, IPL also allows punters from around the world to place bets during matches.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the best T20 tournaments in the world and enjoys massive popularity across the globe. While high-quality cricketing action on display attracts fans from across the globe, IPL also allows punters from around the world to place bets during matches. While there are several legal betting apps online, several fake betting rackets have been busted in India over the years. The latest fake IPL betting racket was busted in Gujarat's Mehsana district where fake matches were staged at a remote farm in Molipur Village to dupe punters from Russia. HD cameras, fake crowd noise and umpires were used during the matches with players wearing the jerseys of IPL teams to pull off a near-perfect con job. As per a report in the Times of India, the fake IPL had almost reached the quarter-finals stage before the racket was busted by the local police. The report further states that the matches used to be broadcast live on YouTube and bets were accepted from punters from three Russian cities - Moscow, Voronezh and Tver. While the players reportedly worse jerseys worn by the actual IPL teams, walkie-talkies were also used during the matches to make it look like the real tournament. As per the report, a commentator was also hired to mimic famous cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle during the matches. Also Read: Rohit Sharma defends Virat Kohli, responds to his critics: 'They don't know what's going on inside' As per the Times of India, the Mehsana police arrested four people, who were involved in the fake IPL racket and are currently investigating the matter. As per Bhavesh Rathod, the SOG PI, Mehsana, a person named Shoeb Davda was helping in taking bets and running the fake IPL after returning to India from Russia where he worked at a pub famous for taking bets. However, Shoeb claimed he was not the mastermind behind the whole racket and revealed he had met a person named Asif Mohammed while working in the Russian pub and it was Asif who executed the whole plan. Soheb helped Asif in staging the fake tournament in India by hiring 21 farm labours as players for Rs 400 per day. He also hired cameramen, and a commentator and bought IPL jerseys for the players to help Asif in pulling off the fake IPL. "Shoeb hired the farm of Ghulam Masih and installed halogen lights there. He readied 21 farm labourers, promising them Rs 400 per match. Next, he hired cameramen and bought T-shirts of IPL teams. When the cops were tipped-off, they felt something was wrong," Rathod was quoted as saying by the Times of India. "Shoeb would take bets. He would instruct Kolu, the umpire, to signal fours and sixes. Kolu would alert the batsman and the baller. Next, the baller would deliver a slow ball, enabling the batsman to hit it for a four or a six. "The cameramen would pan the cameras towards the sky to show that the ball was nowhere in sight. Next, they would zoom into the umpire who would signal a six. The cameramen ensured there were no zoom-outs lest the farm became visible," he added. Also Read: 'Suryakumar to watch out for': Rohit Sharma's 10-year-old tweet goes viral as SKY torments England As per the report, the first instalment of bets from Russia amounting to Rs 3 lakh (Around USD 3,778) had already been received by the group running the fake betting racket in the name of IPL. The fake IPL racket has been busted just weeks after the 15th edition of the tournament was concluded in India with Gujarat Titans lifting the title in their maiden season.

HD cameras, crowd-noise effect & team jerseys: How fake IPL staged in India's Gujarat duped Russian punters

Speculations are rife over Ravindra Jadeja's future at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the star all-rounder recently deleted all the posts related to the franchise from his Instagram account. Jadeja was appointed as CSK's captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 this year but had to step down midway through the season after the franchise managed only a couple of wins in their first eight matches.

MS Dhoni had relinquished CSK's captaincy at the start of IPL 2022 to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the all-rounder failed to get off to an impressive start in his captaincy stint with CSK losing four matches in a row. The Men in Yellow brought an end to their losing streak in their 5th game of the season before managing only one win in their next three matches.

Jadeja stepped down from captaincy midway through the season as Dhoni was asked to take over again. The star all-rounder, who didn't have a great campaign on the personal front as well, was later ruled out from the tournament due to an injury.

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Fans have been left surprised by Jadeja's latest action with many speculating the all-rounder might be looking to part ways with the four-time champions ahead of the new season. However, a CSK official has refuted the rumours and said all is okay between Jadeja and the franchise.

"See, this is a personal call by him. We are not aware of such kinds of incidents from our side. All ok. Nothing is wrong," a CSK official told ANI reacting to Jadeja's latest Instagram activity.

Jadeja was seen as a long-term replacement for Dhoni as captain after he was handed over the baton by the legendary wicket-keeper batter ahead of IPL 2022. However, his captaincy stint came to an abrupt end after CSK's disastrous start to the season.

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Despite Dhoni taking over once again midway through the season, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs as they finished at the 9th spot on the points table. Jadeja was retained as the first-choice player by CSK ahead of IPL 2022 with the highest salary of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million).

Speculations are rife over Ravindra Jadeja's future at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the star all-rounder recently deleted all the posts related to the franchise from his Instagram account.

Speculations are rife over Ravindra Jadeja's future at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the star all-rounder recently deleted all the posts related to the franchise from his Instagram account. Jadeja was appointed as CSK's captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 this year but had to step down midway through the season after the franchise managed only a couple of wins in their first eight matches. MS Dhoni had relinquished CSK's captaincy at the start of IPL 2022 to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the all-rounder failed to get off to an impressive start in his captaincy stint with CSK losing four matches in a row. The Men in Yellow brought an end to their losing streak in their 5th game of the season before managing only one win in their next three matches. Jadeja stepped down from captaincy midway through the season as Dhoni was asked to take over again. The star all-rounder, who didn't have a great campaign on the personal front as well, was later ruled out from the tournament due to an injury. Also Read: 'When will they learn to shut': Anderson reveals how Bairstow reacted to Kohli's sledging in 5th Test Fans have been left surprised by Jadeja's latest action with many speculating the all-rounder might be looking to part ways with the four-time champions ahead of the new season. However, a CSK official has refuted the rumours and said all is okay between Jadeja and the franchise. "See, this is a personal call by him. We are not aware of such kinds of incidents from our side. All ok. Nothing is wrong," a CSK official told ANI reacting to Jadeja's latest Instagram activity. Jadeja was seen as a long-term replacement for Dhoni as captain after he was handed over the baton by the legendary wicket-keeper batter ahead of IPL 2022. However, his captaincy stint came to an abrupt end after CSK's disastrous start to the season. Also Read: If R Ashwin can be dropped from Tests why can't Virat Kohli be dropped from T20Is: Kapil Dev Despite Dhoni taking over once again midway through the season, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs as they finished at the 9th spot on the points table. Jadeja was retained as the first-choice player by CSK ahead of IPL 2022 with the highest salary of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million).

'We are not aware': CSK official reacts after Ravindra Jadeja removes franchise's posts from Instagram

Happy Birthday MSD: Reliving MS Dhoni's decorated career as he turns 41

MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday (July 07). Dhoni remains a darling of the nation despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old former Indian captain is still a favourite among fans and many poured wishes for the former cricketer as he turns a year older.&nbsp;

On Twitter, Dhoni is trending since the start of the day and many former, as well as active cricketers, wished him on his special day. Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma and many others wished the former Indian stumper. Here are some of the wishes:

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A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always. 
 
Happy birthday skip 🎂<a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/kIxdmrEuGP">pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP</a>
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1544931899663007745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Happy Birthday to my big brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may god bless you and your family with good health always. Much love to you mahi bhai. Wishing you a great year ahead! <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayDhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/3uABWFIlnO">pic.twitter.com/3uABWFIlnO</a>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1544752338992340995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Till the time full stop doesn't come,a sentence isn't completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease,match isn't completed. 
Not all teams have the fortune to have a person like Dhoni, Happy B'day to a gem of a person &amp; player,MS Dhoni. Om Helicopteraya Namaha <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayDhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/qGFhpcP5so">pic.twitter.com/qGFhpcP5so</a>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1544873943542116352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Very very happy birthday to you <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 🥳 My best wishes are always with you! Have the most wonderful year ahead. Love always 🤗 <a href="https://t.co/95n92fqeNT">pic.twitter.com/95n92fqeNT</a>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1544908247458611200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Still remember this day very fondly, thank you for everything Mahi bhai!! 
 
Best wishes to you on your birthday, have a great year ahead <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 🎂😁 <a href="https://t.co/hZm1QQ571F">pic.twitter.com/hZm1QQ571F</a>
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImIshant/status/1544884511284027394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Happy birthday, <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 🤗 Wish you the very best for the coming year! Keep shining always. <a href="https://t.co/SsfYsf3LUT">pic.twitter.com/SsfYsf3LUT</a>
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1/status/1544909701489561601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dear Thala, 
 
Here's some Birthday Yellove! 💛 
 
- Anbuden, 
Chennai<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HBDThalaDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HBDThalaDhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> 🦁💛 <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/QSw43O5sy5">pic.twitter.com/QSw43O5sy5</a>
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Dhoni remains an icon and inspiration in Indian cricket. The superstar cricketer made his debut at the international level in late 2004. While he was run-out for a duck in his first ODI, Dhoni gained unprecedented success across formats as a batter, finisher, keeper and captain. In ODIs, he slammed over 10,000 runs whereas he was a very handy batter in Tests, ending with 4,876 runs in 90 matches with 6 hundreds (including a double ton).&nbsp;

Dhoni's numbers in T20Is wasn't extra ordinary but he remained a cameo specialist and finisher, ending with 1,617 runs whereas he is nearing the 5,000-run mark in IPL. He ended his international career with 634 catches, 195 stumpings (most by any) and also led India to all three major ICC titles along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests. To date, Dhoni remains India's second-highest six-hitter (359).

He was last seen in action during IPL 2022 and has confirmed his participation for the next year's edition, where he will again represent the Chennai Super Kings (with whom he has won four IPL titles and two Champions League trophies as captain).

MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday (July 07). Dhoni remains a darling of the nation despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old former Indian captain is still a favourite among fans and many poured wishes for the former cricketer as he turns a year older.

MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday (July 07). Dhoni remains a darling of the nation despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old former Indian captain is still a favourite among fans and many poured wishes for the former cricketer as he turns a year older. On Twitter, Dhoni is trending since the start of the day and many former, as well as active cricketers, wished him on his special day. Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma and many others wished the former Indian stumper. Here are some of the wishes: A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always. Happy birthday skip 🎂@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2022 × Happy Birthday to my big brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may god bless you and your family with good health always. Much love to you mahi bhai. Wishing you a great year ahead! @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/3uABWFIlnO — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 6, 2022 × Till the time full stop doesn't come,a sentence isn't completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease,match isn't completed. Not all teams have the fortune to have a person like Dhoni, Happy B'day to a gem of a person & player,MS Dhoni. Om Helicopteraya Namaha #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/qGFhpcP5so — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2022 × Very very happy birthday to you @msdhoni 🥳 My best wishes are always with you! Have the most wonderful year ahead. Love always 🤗 pic.twitter.com/95n92fqeNT — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2022 × Still remember this day very fondly, thank you for everything Mahi bhai!! Best wishes to you on your birthday, have a great year ahead @msdhoni 🎂😁 pic.twitter.com/hZm1QQ571F — Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 7, 2022 × Happy birthday, @msdhoni 🤗 Wish you the very best for the coming year! Keep shining always. pic.twitter.com/SsfYsf3LUT — cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 7, 2022 × Dear Thala, Here's some Birthday Yellove! 💛 - Anbuden, Chennai#HBDThalaDhoni #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/QSw43O5sy5 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 7, 2022 × ALSO READ | THROWBACK: 'God is not coming to save you' - MS Dhoni's motivational words before India's CT'13 win Dhoni remains an icon and inspiration in Indian cricket. The superstar cricketer made his debut at the international level in late 2004. While he was run-out for a duck in his first ODI, Dhoni gained unprecedented success across formats as a batter, finisher, keeper and captain. In ODIs, he slammed over 10,000 runs whereas he was a very handy batter in Tests, ending with 4,876 runs in 90 matches with 6 hundreds (including a double ton). Dhoni's numbers in T20Is wasn't extra ordinary but he remained a cameo specialist and finisher, ending with 1,617 runs whereas he is nearing the 5,000-run mark in IPL. He ended his international career with 634 catches, 195 stumpings (most by any) and also led India to all three major ICC titles along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests. To date, Dhoni remains India's second-highest six-hitter (359). He was last seen in action during IPL 2022 and has confirmed his participation for the next year's edition, where he will again represent the Chennai Super Kings (with whom he has won four IPL titles and two Champions League trophies as captain).

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina lead wishes as former Indian skipper turns 41

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he remains a darling of the nation for his stupendous contribution towards Indian cricket courtesy of his batting, finishing and wicketkeeping skills along with leading India to all three major ICC titles as captain.

While Dhoni ended with a mammoth 17,266 international tons with 16 hundreds overall, his wicketkeeping records were also exceptional. The former Indian captain ended with 829 dismissals -- 634 catches and 195 stumpings overall. He is the third-most successful keeper in terms of total dismissals and has accounted for most stumpings in white-ball formats. Dhoni's presence of mind, wise mind and being aware of the angles made him a force to reckon with as a keeper. His guidance and clever moves from behind the stumps often benefitted India.

Recently, India's former fielding coach R Sridhar opened up on Dhoni's brilliance behind the stumps and explained the science behind his prowess as a keeper.

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"MS Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is an institution in himself. Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is a different book to write. None of his skills were developed overnight. It was not in his repertoire when he started or when India won the 2011 World Cup. It is something that has grown as his awareness of the game has gone better," Sridhar told Sony Sports.

"You didn't see him doing these things, probably in 2016 (correct me if I am wrong). His awareness of the game has grown so much. And those stumpings that you see, which he does, I would warn young wicketkeepers to not try that at home or in practice because he has done it after collecting millions of deliveries behind the stumps. Even if you break it down in slow motion, while his hands are coming forward towards the stumps, his wrists will be going back, giving a cushion to the balls," Sridhar added.

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Even in the IPL, Dhoni has most dismissals (170) and will once again gear up to represent the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2023 edition. Under him, CSK finished at the ninth spot in the IPL 15 season, missing out on the playoffs for only the second time (out of 13 seasons) in their rich&nbsp;history in the cash-rich league.

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he remains a darling of the nation for his stupendous contribution towards Indian cricket courtesy of his batting, finishing and wicketkeeping skills along with leading India to all three major ICC titles as captain.

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he remains a darling of the nation for his stupendous contribution towards Indian cricket courtesy of his batting, finishing and wicketkeeping skills along with leading India to all three major ICC titles as captain. While Dhoni ended with a mammoth 17,266 international tons with 16 hundreds overall, his wicketkeeping records were also exceptional. The former Indian captain ended with 829 dismissals -- 634 catches and 195 stumpings overall. He is the third-most successful keeper in terms of total dismissals and has accounted for most stumpings in white-ball formats. Dhoni's presence of mind, wise mind and being aware of the angles made him a force to reckon with as a keeper. His guidance and clever moves from behind the stumps often benefitted India. Recently, India's former fielding coach R Sridhar opened up on Dhoni's brilliance behind the stumps and explained the science behind his prowess as a keeper. ALSO READ | Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record with stunning century in Edgbaston Test against England "MS Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is an institution in himself. Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is a different book to write. None of his skills were developed overnight. It was not in his repertoire when he started or when India won the 2011 World Cup. It is something that has grown as his awareness of the game has gone better," Sridhar told Sony Sports. "You didn't see him doing these things, probably in 2016 (correct me if I am wrong). His awareness of the game has grown so much. And those stumpings that you see, which he does, I would warn young wicketkeepers to not try that at home or in practice because he has done it after collecting millions of deliveries behind the stumps. Even if you break it down in slow motion, while his hands are coming forward towards the stumps, his wrists will be going back, giving a cushion to the balls," Sridhar added. ALSO READ | 'To score big, you need...': Ex-Pakistan captain opens up on Virat Kohli's dismissal on Day 3 of 5th Test Even in the IPL, Dhoni has most dismissals (170) and will once again gear up to represent the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2023 edition. Under him, CSK finished at the ninth spot in the IPL 15 season, missing out on the playoffs for only the second time (out of 13 seasons) in their rich history in the cash-rich league.

'MS Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is an institution' - R Sridhar explains ex-captain's prowess behind stumps

Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a strong comeback for the national team in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Jadeja slammed a terrific century to help India recover from a poor start in the crucial encounter and post a huge total of 416 runs on the board. Jadeja came out to bat at number seven during India's first innings and notched up a brilliant 104.

Jadeja had suffered an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 which had ruled him out for a few weeks. He didn't feature in India's home T20I series against South Africa and made his comeback in the ongoing Edgbaston Test against England after nearly a couple of months.

It was a disastrous campaign for Jadeja in IPL 2022 despite him being made the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after MS Dhoni decided to step down. Jadeja led the side in their first eight games of the season and could manage to bag only two wins before reliving captaincy for Dhoni to take over again.

He didn't have a great season on the personal front as well and managed to score only 116 runs in 10 matches at a disappointing average of 19.33. He scalped only five wickets with the ball and was ruled out of the remainder of the season due to an injury after leaving captaincy.

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CSK failed to make it to the playoffs amid reports that Jadeja was not happy with the team management and the decision to reappoint Dhoni as the captain had not gone down well with the all-rounder. He opened up on the captaincy controversy at CSK during IPL 2022 after his heroics for India in the Edgbaston Test against England.

"What happened, happened. IPL was not on my mind. Whenever you are playing for India, your entire focus needs to be on the Indian team. It was the same for me, there is no better satisfaction that performing well for India," said Jadeja when asked about his dismal IPL 2022 campaign.

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Jadeja's 104-run knock against England at Edgbaston is also his first-ever Test century overseas so far in his career. The India all-rounder said to score a century outside of India and in difficult conditions such as England is a huge confidence booster for him.

"It feels really good to do it outside India, especially in England. To hit a 100 as a player is a really big thing. I can really take some confidence in myself as a player from this, to score a 100 in England, especially in swinging conditions, so yeah it feels really good," said Jadeja.

Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a strong comeback for the national team in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a strong comeback for the national team in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Jadeja slammed a terrific century to help India recover from a poor start in the crucial encounter and post a huge total of 416 runs on the board. Jadeja came out to bat at number seven during India's first innings and notched up a brilliant 104. Jadeja had suffered an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 which had ruled him out for a few weeks. He didn't feature in India's home T20I series against South Africa and made his comeback in the ongoing Edgbaston Test against England after nearly a couple of months. It was a disastrous campaign for Jadeja in IPL 2022 despite him being made the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after MS Dhoni decided to step down. Jadeja led the side in their first eight games of the season and could manage to bag only two wins before reliving captaincy for Dhoni to take over again. He didn't have a great season on the personal front as well and managed to score only 116 runs in 10 matches at a disappointing average of 19.33. He scalped only five wickets with the ball and was ruled out of the remainder of the season due to an injury after leaving captaincy. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah rattles England with bat and ball as India take control in Edgbaston Test CSK failed to make it to the playoffs amid reports that Jadeja was not happy with the team management and the decision to reappoint Dhoni as the captain had not gone down well with the all-rounder. He opened up on the captaincy controversy at CSK during IPL 2022 after his heroics for India in the Edgbaston Test against England. "What happened, happened. IPL was not on my mind. Whenever you are playing for India, your entire focus needs to be on the Indian team. It was the same for me, there is no better satisfaction that performing well for India," said Jadeja when asked about his dismal IPL 2022 campaign. Also Read: Sachin, Harbhajan and others hail Ravindra Jadeja after splendid ton in Edgbaston Test against England Jadeja's 104-run knock against England at Edgbaston is also his first-ever Test century overseas so far in his career. The India all-rounder said to score a century outside of India and in difficult conditions such as England is a huge confidence booster for him. "It feels really good to do it outside India, especially in England. To hit a 100 as a player is a really big thing. I can really take some confidence in myself as a player from this, to score a 100 in England, especially in swinging conditions, so yeah it feels really good," said Jadeja.

'IPL was not on my mind': Ravindra Jadeja opens up on making strong comeback for India after CSK controversy

Punjab Kings (PBKS) assembled a quality squad at the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction ahead of the 2022 season earlier this year but failed to go the distance. They roped in the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada among others to bolster their squad but ended up falling short once again as they failed to even make it to the playoffs under new captain Mayank Agarwal.

While they invested heavily in experienced campaigners, PBKS also bought some talented youngsters to strengthen their squad. One of the youngsters who impressed for the franchise in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 was Jitesh Sharma. The wicket-keeper batter showcased his explosive batting prowess in the lower-middle order and played some good finishing cameos for the team.

He was one of the regular features in the playing XI after making his debut for Punjab Kings and finished the season with 234 runs from 12 matches for his team striking at an impressive&nbsp;163.64. Impressed with his batting exploits, former India batter Virender Sehwag had said Sharma deserved a spot in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad as a backup keeper.

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However, it's not just Sehwag who has backed the youngster to do well in the future. Sharma revealed his PBKS teammate Kagiso Rabada told him that he will play for India one day. The South African pacer even requested Sharma not to smash him when they come up against each other in international cricket.

"After the last match, Kagiso Rabada called me up, asked me to sit beside him and said 'do you think you can play for India?'. I said 'KG, I don't think about the future. I try to focus on every match, taking it one match at a time and concentrate on every single day.' He said 'I think, in a few years, I'm going to bowl to you in international cricket, just don't smash me'," said Jitesh on Instagram show 'Say Yash to Sports'.

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Sharma certainly possesses brilliant hitting abilities down the order and proved to be an asset for Punjab Kings in the tournament as he played some useful knocks. He will be hoping to continue his stellar run for the franchise next season.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) assembled a quality squad at the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction ahead of the 2022 season earlier this year but failed to go the distance.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) assembled a quality squad at the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction ahead of the 2022 season earlier this year but failed to go the distance. They roped in the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada among others to bolster their squad but ended up falling short once again as they failed to even make it to the playoffs under new captain Mayank Agarwal. While they invested heavily in experienced campaigners, PBKS also bought some talented youngsters to strengthen their squad. One of the youngsters who impressed for the franchise in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 was Jitesh Sharma. The wicket-keeper batter showcased his explosive batting prowess in the lower-middle order and played some good finishing cameos for the team. He was one of the regular features in the playing XI after making his debut for Punjab Kings and finished the season with 234 runs from 12 matches for his team striking at an impressive 163.64. Impressed with his batting exploits, former India batter Virender Sehwag had said Sharma deserved a spot in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad as a backup keeper. Also Read: BCCI not happy with Indian players hanging out in public, issues warning after Rohit Sharma's positive case However, it's not just Sehwag who has backed the youngster to do well in the future. Sharma revealed his PBKS teammate Kagiso Rabada told him that he will play for India one day. The South African pacer even requested Sharma not to smash him when they come up against each other in international cricket. "After the last match, Kagiso Rabada called me up, asked me to sit beside him and said 'do you think you can play for India?'. I said 'KG, I don't think about the future. I try to focus on every match, taking it one match at a time and concentrate on every single day.' He said 'I think, in a few years, I'm going to bowl to you in international cricket, just don't smash me'," said Jitesh on Instagram show 'Say Yash to Sports'. Also Read: Maheesh Theekshana, MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings help crisis-hit Sri Lanka, donate medical supplies Sharma certainly possesses brilliant hitting abilities down the order and proved to be an asset for Punjab Kings in the tournament as he played some useful knocks. He will be hoping to continue his stellar run for the franchise next season.

'Don't smash me when you play for India': Punjab Kings star reveals Kagiso Rabada's bold prediction for him

England cricket team's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan is reportedly set to retire from international cricket soon and might not lead the hosts in the upcoming T20I series against India next month. Morgan has been one of the best captains to have led England and is the only skipper to have guided the side to a World Cup triumph. He has also been lauded by many over the years for transforming the way England play white-ball cricket.

England had failed to make it to the knockout stages of the ODI World Cup in 2015 following which Morgan took over the reins. England adopted an aggressive and all-out approach in white-ball cricket under Morgan and tasted huge success as their performances on the field improved significantly.

Morgan also helped the likes of Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow among others to become world-beaters in white-ball cricket and form a strong core for England in both ODIs and T20Is. England have reaped rewards from Morgan's leadership and his retirement is set to mark the end of an era for the team.

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Former England captain Nasser Hussain heaped praise on Morgan after reports of his retirement from international cricket emerged on Monday (June 27). Hussain said Morgan was ahead of his time in realising the value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for English cricket and helped English players become better by encouraging them to play in the premier T20 tournament.

"He was also ahead of his time, along with Kevin Pietersen, in realising the value to English cricket of the IPL. First, he helped make better players of the likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone. Then he encouraged them to play in the IPL, where they learned to be even better," Hussain wrote in his column for Daily Mail.

Morgan along with former England captain Kevin Pietersen was among the first few English players to play in the IPL despite resistance from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Morgan is also England's most successful ODI skipper of all time with 76 wins in 126 ODIs and a winning percentage of 65.25.

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Talking about his replacement as England's white-ball captain after his retirement, Hussain believes Jos Buttle will be the ideal candidate to take over the reins. Buttler is one of the best white-ball batters in the world at present and has been in top-notch form recently.

"Buttler is the perfect replacement. He and Morgan are close friends, and he’s stepped in the Morgan way of doing things. He'll have no problem in replicating his style of play. And there's no greater compliment than that," wrote Hussain. 
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England cricket team's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan is reportedly set to retire from international cricket soon and might not lead the hosts in the upcoming T20I series against India next month.

England cricket team's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan is reportedly set to retire from international cricket soon and might not lead the hosts in the upcoming T20I series against India next month. Morgan has been one of the best captains to have led England and is the only skipper to have guided the side to a World Cup triumph. He has also been lauded by many over the years for transforming the way England play white-ball cricket. England had failed to make it to the knockout stages of the ODI World Cup in 2015 following which Morgan took over the reins. England adopted an aggressive and all-out approach in white-ball cricket under Morgan and tasted huge success as their performances on the field improved significantly. Morgan also helped the likes of Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow among others to become world-beaters in white-ball cricket and form a strong core for England in both ODIs and T20Is. England have reaped rewards from Morgan's leadership and his retirement is set to mark the end of an era for the team. Also Read: Joe Root hands over a stump to Daryl Mitchell as a fitting gesture after England whitewash NZ - Watch Former England captain Nasser Hussain heaped praise on Morgan after reports of his retirement from international cricket emerged on Monday (June 27). Hussain said Morgan was ahead of his time in realising the value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for English cricket and helped English players become better by encouraging them to play in the premier T20 tournament. "He was also ahead of his time, along with Kevin Pietersen, in realising the value to English cricket of the IPL. First, he helped make better players of the likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone. Then he encouraged them to play in the IPL, where they learned to be even better," Hussain wrote in his column for Daily Mail. Morgan along with former England captain Kevin Pietersen was among the first few English players to play in the IPL despite resistance from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Morgan is also England's most successful ODI skipper of all time with 76 wins in 126 ODIs and a winning percentage of 65.25. Also Read: BCCI not happy with Indian players hanging out in public, issues warning after Rohit Sharma's positive case Talking about his replacement as England's white-ball captain after his retirement, Hussain believes Jos Buttle will be the ideal candidate to take over the reins. Buttler is one of the best white-ball batters in the world at present and has been in top-notch form recently. "Buttler is the perfect replacement. He and Morgan are close friends, and he’s stepped in the Morgan way of doing things. He'll have no problem in replicating his style of play. And there's no greater compliment than that," wrote Hussain.

Eoin Morgan was ahead in time to realise IPL's value to English cricket, says former captain Nasser Hussain

Following the end of the IPL media rights auction, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had made a big revelation that the board plans to extend the window for the cash-rich league from the next season, in order to have more international players available throughout an edition. Following this, reports were flowing in that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with this development and is set to discuss the matter at ICC's board meeting, to be held later this year in Birmingham.

"From the next FTP cycle, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half-month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC," Shah had told PTI.

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Thus, Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has now reacted to the proposed plan of extending the IPL window from next year. In this regard, the former Pakistan captain said during a media interaction on Friday (June 24), "There has been no announcement or decision as yet on the IPL window being increased. I will give my views on this issue at the ICC conference."

Ramiz has also opined on his plans of seeing India-Pakistan lock horns on the 22-yard cricket strip outside ICC tournaments. In this context, he&nbsp;had suggested for a multi-team tournament several times in the recent past. He revealed, "I have spoken to Sourav on the sidelines on this, and I told him that presently there are three former cricketers heading their cricket boards and if they can't make a difference, who will? Twice Ganguly has invited me to attend the IPL finals last year and this year, and cricketing-wise, it made sense to go, but then, because of the situation, we had to look at the fallout of accepting the invitations," he further added.

Following the end of the IPL media rights auction, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had made a big revelation that the board plans to extend the window for the cash-rich league from the next season, in order to have more international players available throughout an edition.

Following the end of the IPL media rights auction, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had made a big revelation that the board plans to extend the window for the cash-rich league from the next season, in order to have more international players available throughout an edition. Following this, reports were flowing in that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with this development and is set to discuss the matter at ICC's board meeting, to be held later this year in Birmingham. "From the next FTP cycle, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half-month window so that all the top international cricketers can participate. We have had discussions with various boards as well as the ICC," Shah had told PTI. ALSO READ | 'India is a good team, but....' - Rashid Latif makes big statement on Men in Blue's rivalry with Pakistan Thus, Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has now reacted to the proposed plan of extending the IPL window from next year. In this regard, the former Pakistan captain said during a media interaction on Friday (June 24), "There has been no announcement or decision as yet on the IPL window being increased. I will give my views on this issue at the ICC conference." Ramiz has also opined on his plans of seeing India-Pakistan lock horns on the 22-yard cricket strip outside ICC tournaments. In this context, he had suggested for a multi-team tournament several times in the recent past. He revealed, "I have spoken to Sourav on the sidelines on this, and I told him that presently there are three former cricketers heading their cricket boards and if they can't make a difference, who will? Twice Ganguly has invited me to attend the IPL finals last year and this year, and cricketing-wise, it made sense to go, but then, because of the situation, we had to look at the fallout of accepting the invitations," he further added.

'Will challenge it....' - PCB chairman Ramiz Raja breaks silence on IPL's two-and-a-half month window

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had a number of superstars play for them in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From the likes of Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble to Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, RCB have been home to some of the legends of the game. However, despite having a star-studded team over the years, the franchise has failed to lift their&nbsp;maiden IPL title. They have been part of the IPL since its inception in 2008 but have failed to win the tournament even once.

Gayle has arguably been one of RCB's best-ever signings in IPL history and enjoyed tremendous success with the franchise in the IPL. The West Indies legend was incidentally roped in by the franchise as an injury replacement for Australian pacer Dirk Nannes ahead of the 2011 season and went on to prove a sensational signing for the franchise.

Gayle was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad for his first two seasons in IPL in 2009 and 2010 before being released by the team. He was then picked by RCB as a replacement for injured Nannes and went on to take IPL 2011 by a storm with 608 runs in just 12 games at an incredible strike rate of 183.13.

He followed it up with more than 700 runs in the next two seasons and established his credentials as one of the best hitters in T20 cricket and famously earned the nickname 'Universe Boss' for his batting exploits. Gayle enjoyed a phenomenal stint at RCB before being released in 2017.

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Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya was one of the key figures behind bringing Gayle to RCB as a replacement for Nannes ahead of the 2011 season. Mallya recently caught up with the West Indies cricketer and called him his best acquisition in IPL. "Great to catch up with my good friend Christopher Henry Gayle @henrygayle , the Universe Boss. Super friendship since I recruited him for RCB. Best acquisition of a player ever," Mallya wrote while sharing a picture with Gayle.

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Mallya had bought RCB for a whopping USD 111.6 million in 2008 and owned the franchise till 2016. He also owned United Spirits, which closed in 2016 before its parent company Diageo took over the Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd (RSCPL) which currently runs RCB in IPL.

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Gayle spent seven seasons at RCB from 2011 to 2017 and amassed 3420 runs for the franchise in 91 matches at an average of 43.29 and a strike rate of 154.40. He shattered a plethora of records, including the highest-ever individual score in IPL history while playing for RCB and remains their third-highest run-getter of all time behind only Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had a number of superstars play for them in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From the likes of Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble to Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, RCB have been home to some of the legends of the game.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have had a number of superstars play for them in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From the likes of Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble to Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, RCB have been home to some of the legends of the game. However, despite having a star-studded team over the years, the franchise has failed to lift their maiden IPL title. They have been part of the IPL since its inception in 2008 but have failed to win the tournament even once. Gayle has arguably been one of RCB's best-ever signings in IPL history and enjoyed tremendous success with the franchise in the IPL. The West Indies legend was incidentally roped in by the franchise as an injury replacement for Australian pacer Dirk Nannes ahead of the 2011 season and went on to prove a sensational signing for the franchise. Gayle was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad for his first two seasons in IPL in 2009 and 2010 before being released by the team. He was then picked by RCB as a replacement for injured Nannes and went on to take IPL 2011 by a storm with 608 runs in just 12 games at an incredible strike rate of 183.13. He followed it up with more than 700 runs in the next two seasons and established his credentials as one of the best hitters in T20 cricket and famously earned the nickname 'Universe Boss' for his batting exploits. Gayle enjoyed a phenomenal stint at RCB before being released in 2017. Also Read: Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali trolled on Instagram by moral police after sharing pictures of his wife Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya was one of the key figures behind bringing Gayle to RCB as a replacement for Nannes ahead of the 2011 season. Mallya recently caught up with the West Indies cricketer and called him his best acquisition in IPL. "Great to catch up with my good friend Christopher Henry Gayle @henrygayle , the Universe Boss. Super friendship since I recruited him for RCB. Best acquisition of a player ever," Mallya wrote while sharing a picture with Gayle. Great to catch up with my good friend Christopher Henry Gayle ⁦@henrygayle⁩ , the Universe Boss. Super friendship since I recruited him for RCB. Best acquisition of a player ever. pic.twitter.com/X5Ny9d6n6t — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) June 22, 2022 × Mallya had bought RCB for a whopping USD 111.6 million in 2008 and owned the franchise till 2016. He also owned United Spirits, which closed in 2016 before its parent company Diageo took over the Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd (RSCPL) which currently runs RCB in IPL. Also Read: No rest for Kohli & Rohit, duo likely to be available for T20I series against England - Report Gayle spent seven seasons at RCB from 2011 to 2017 and amassed 3420 runs for the franchise in 91 matches at an average of 43.29 and a strike rate of 154.40. He shattered a plethora of records, including the highest-ever individual score in IPL history while playing for RCB and remains their third-highest run-getter of all time behind only Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

'Best acquisition of a player': Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya catches up with 'Universe boss' Chris Gayle

Dinesh Karthik has managed to spark an incredible turnaround in his international career as he has emerged as India's favourite finisher ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. After missing out on a spot in the T20 World Cup squad last year, Karthik has ensured he has let his bat do the talking this time around with the next edition of the T20 World Cup in Australia just four months away.

Karthik was one of the best finishers in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 as he shone throughout for his side Royal Challengers Bangalore, With 330 runs in 16 matches and some brilliant finishing cameos, Karthik managed to impress the BCCI selectors as he made his comeback in the Indian team after three years.

He continued his sensational run with the willow in the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against South Africa at home to earn praise from all corners. While he didn't get many chances to bat, he slammed a brilliant 55 runs off just 27 balls to help India win the 4th T2OI against South Africa by 82 runs.

Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has lavished praise on the veteran wicket-keeper batter for his incredible comeback and said he looks well set to be part of India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad this time around after missing out last year.

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“When we (him and Dinesh Karthik) went for the World Test Championship we were pretty much having lunch, breakfast, dinner together. And over there he was telling me about his ambition to come back in the India team for the T20 World Cup,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

“He wasn't in line for the one in UAE but this time around he looks very well to be part of the flight that takes to Melbourne,” he added.

Gavaskar was part of the commentary team during the World Test Championship final last year when Karthik had decided to enjoy a stint in the commentary box away from the action. Many had thought his career was all but over after his commentary debut but the senior keeper-batter has managed to prove his critics wrong with his current performances.

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Gavaskar gave an insight into the hard work put in by Karthik behind the scene which made it possible for him to make his comeback into the Indian team. The batting legend revealed how Karthik had enrolled for a club in England to do some special training after he found that the gym at the hotel was not good enough.

“He was telling me, how he was creating situation in his mind and practicing according to them. So it was not just mindless practice, it was thoughtful practice. It was practice according to what the situation might be when he's out there,” said Gavaskar.

“Because if you're batting at 6 and 7, you're not going to get 20 overs, not 18 overs. You're gonna get 5-6, maybe if the wickets fall nine overs to bat but in those nine, how to go about it is what he was practicing. He was also training so he got out from the hotel gym because it wasn't good enough. He wanted to do some special training. He went and got himself enrolled in a club.

“That tells you about the dedication and keenness to comeback into the Indian team. And the way he's playing now that'll only make you admire. You've put in the hard yards and it's the reward,” he added.

Dinesh Karthik has managed to spark an incredible turnaround in his international career as he has emerged as India's favourite finisher ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022.

Dinesh Karthik has managed to spark an incredible turnaround in his international career as he has emerged as India's favourite finisher ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. After missing out on a spot in the T20 World Cup squad last year, Karthik has ensured he has let his bat do the talking this time around with the next edition of the T20 World Cup in Australia just four months away. Karthik was one of the best finishers in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 as he shone throughout for his side Royal Challengers Bangalore, With 330 runs in 16 matches and some brilliant finishing cameos, Karthik managed to impress the BCCI selectors as he made his comeback in the Indian team after three years. He continued his sensational run with the willow in the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against South Africa at home to earn praise from all corners. While he didn't get many chances to bat, he slammed a brilliant 55 runs off just 27 balls to help India win the 4th T2OI against South Africa by 82 runs. Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has lavished praise on the veteran wicket-keeper batter for his incredible comeback and said he looks well set to be part of India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad this time around after missing out last year. Also Read: Ex-Pakistan pacer Md. Amir responds to Rohit Sharma's 'he is just a normal bowler' comment from 2016 “When we (him and Dinesh Karthik) went for the World Test Championship we were pretty much having lunch, breakfast, dinner together. And over there he was telling me about his ambition to come back in the India team for the T20 World Cup,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports. “He wasn't in line for the one in UAE but this time around he looks very well to be part of the flight that takes to Melbourne,” he added. Gavaskar was part of the commentary team during the World Test Championship final last year when Karthik had decided to enjoy a stint in the commentary box away from the action. Many had thought his career was all but over after his commentary debut but the senior keeper-batter has managed to prove his critics wrong with his current performances. Also Read: Pant or Karthik? Irfan Pathan names his choice while picking Rohit & Co.'s ideal T20 WC XI Gavaskar gave an insight into the hard work put in by Karthik behind the scene which made it possible for him to make his comeback into the Indian team. The batting legend revealed how Karthik had enrolled for a club in England to do some special training after he found that the gym at the hotel was not good enough. “He was telling me, how he was creating situation in his mind and practicing according to them. So it was not just mindless practice, it was thoughtful practice. It was practice according to what the situation might be when he's out there,” said Gavaskar. “Because if you're batting at 6 and 7, you're not going to get 20 overs, not 18 overs. You're gonna get 5-6, maybe if the wickets fall nine overs to bat but in those nine, how to go about it is what he was practicing. He was also training so he got out from the hotel gym because it wasn't good enough. He wanted to do some special training. He went and got himself enrolled in a club. “That tells you about the dedication and keenness to comeback into the Indian team. And the way he's playing now that'll only make you admire. You've put in the hard yards and it's the reward,” he added.

'It was not mindless practice': Gavaskar reveals how Karthik worked hard behind the scene for India comeback

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lavished huge praise on Indian cricket and hailed it for its massive influence on world cricket. Afridi's remark came after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently announced that the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) will have a two-and-a-half-month window from next year.

After the IPL media rights were sold for a whopping amount last week, BCCI announced its intention of extending the window for the premier T20 league going forward.&nbsp;For a cumulative figure of INR 48,390.32 crores, the successful bidders -- Disney Star, Viacom18 and Times Internet -- secured media rights for a five-year cycle, from 2023-2027. Thus, it shows the growth of the IPL and also the dominance of&nbsp;Indian cricket.

In this regard, Afridi lauded India and was quoted as saying by Samaa TV, "It all comes down to the market and the economy. The biggest [cricket] market is India. Whatever they will say will happen."

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For the unversed, Afridi was one of the few Pakistani players who were part of the inaugural season of the IPL, in 2008. Back then, the 42-year-old was part of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers (DC). Since the first season, no Pakistani has been allowed to take part in the league due to the political tension between the two neighbouring countries.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;the IPL will now have 410 games in the next cycle. There will continue to be&nbsp;74 games each in the next two seasons whereas the number of matches will increase by ten&nbsp;(84)&nbsp;in the following and then be a total of 94 in the 2027 edition of the cash-rich league.

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lavished huge praise on Indian cricket and hailed it for its massive influence on world cricket. Afridi's remark came after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently announced that the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) will have a two-and-a-half-month window from next year.

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has lavished huge praise on Indian cricket and hailed it for its massive influence on world cricket. Afridi's remark came after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently announced that the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) will have a two-and-a-half-month window from next year. After the IPL media rights were sold for a whopping amount last week, BCCI announced its intention of extending the window for the premier T20 league going forward. For a cumulative figure of INR 48,390.32 crores, the successful bidders -- Disney Star, Viacom18 and Times Internet -- secured media rights for a five-year cycle, from 2023-2027. Thus, it shows the growth of the IPL and also the dominance of Indian cricket. In this regard, Afridi lauded India and was quoted as saying by Samaa TV, "It all comes down to the market and the economy. The biggest [cricket] market is India. Whatever they will say will happen." ALSO READ | 'Is he still playing cricket with same motivation?' Afridi talks about 'attitude' as he dwells on Kohli's form For the unversed, Afridi was one of the few Pakistani players who were part of the inaugural season of the IPL, in 2008. Back then, the 42-year-old was part of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers (DC). Since the first season, no Pakistani has been allowed to take part in the league due to the political tension between the two neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, the IPL will now have 410 games in the next cycle. There will continue to be 74 games each in the next two seasons whereas the number of matches will increase by ten (84) in the following and then be a total of 94 in the 2027 edition of the cash-rich league.

'Whatever they will say will happen' - Shahid Afridi lauds India for huge influence it has on world cricket

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to launch a Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) the next year. BCCI secretary Jay Shah had recently said the project is close to his heart and the valuation of the tournament will shock many when it gets underway next year. Over the years, several prominent figures in the women's game have called for a women's version of the IPL pointing out how it would help strengthen the bench strength as far as women's cricket is concerned in India.

With several BCCI officials hinting that a full-fledged women's IPL is not too far away from materialising, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has suggested a bold move to the BCCI. Modi, who was one of the brains behind the inception of IPL in 2008, wants every franchise in the tournament to also run a women's team along with their men's side.

Modi believes it should be mandatory for all the franchises to own a women's team as it would help improve the infrastructure of women's cricket in India. Currently, there are ten teams who are part of the IPL and none of them have a women's team.

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"I didn't see much of IPL women's games this year (Women's T20 Challenge), but I think one of the biggest things they should do is make it mandatory for an IPL franchise to have a women's team," Lalit Modi told NDTV.

"If an IPL franchise owner is able to have a women's team, you'll see the bench strength in Indian women's cricket go up. You'll see investment in women's cricket by owners who are already making good money now," he added.

Several franchise T20 leagues around the globe have already invested in a women's league or are planning to do so. The Big Bash League in Australia had the Women's Big Bash while The Hundred in England too has the&nbsp;Women's Hundred League. IPL also conducts the Women's T20 Challenge annually but the tournament is a short affair consisting of just a handful of matches between three teams.

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BCCI secretary Shah had recently hinted at the start of Women's IPL from next year onwards and revealed several franchises are interested in owning a women's team for the tournament.

"This is a project which is very close to my heart. We will start with either five or six teams in the first edition. I am thrilled at the kind of response we have got from stakeholders. Multiple existing IPL teams have enquired and expressed serious interest in owning WIPL franchises," Shah told PTI.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to launch a Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) the next year. BCCI secretary Jay Shah had recently said the project is close to his heart and the valuation of the tournament will shock many when it gets underway next year.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to launch a Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) the next year. BCCI secretary Jay Shah had recently said the project is close to his heart and the valuation of the tournament will shock many when it gets underway next year. Over the years, several prominent figures in the women's game have called for a women's version of the IPL pointing out how it would help strengthen the bench strength as far as women's cricket is concerned in India. With several BCCI officials hinting that a full-fledged women's IPL is not too far away from materialising, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has suggested a bold move to the BCCI. Modi, who was one of the brains behind the inception of IPL in 2008, wants every franchise in the tournament to also run a women's team along with their men's side. Modi believes it should be mandatory for all the franchises to own a women's team as it would help improve the infrastructure of women's cricket in India. Currently, there are ten teams who are part of the IPL and none of them have a women's team. Also Read: BCCI in talks with ICC over a longer window for IPL, confirms Jay Shah; number of matches set to increase "I didn't see much of IPL women's games this year (Women's T20 Challenge), but I think one of the biggest things they should do is make it mandatory for an IPL franchise to have a women's team," Lalit Modi told NDTV. "If an IPL franchise owner is able to have a women's team, you'll see the bench strength in Indian women's cricket go up. You'll see investment in women's cricket by owners who are already making good money now," he added. Several franchise T20 leagues around the globe have already invested in a women's league or are planning to do so. The Big Bash League in Australia had the Women's Big Bash while The Hundred in England too has the Women's Hundred League. IPL also conducts the Women's T20 Challenge annually but the tournament is a short affair consisting of just a handful of matches between three teams. Also Read: 'Rishabh Pant is overweight': Danish Kaneria raises questions over Indian skipper's fitness BCCI secretary Shah had recently hinted at the start of Women's IPL from next year onwards and revealed several franchises are interested in owning a women's team for the tournament. "This is a project which is very close to my heart. We will start with either five or six teams in the first edition. I am thrilled at the kind of response we have got from stakeholders. Multiple existing IPL teams have enquired and expressed serious interest in owning WIPL franchises," Shah told PTI.

Should be mandatory for every IPL franchise to have a women's team: Lalit Modi

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has bigger and better plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) after pocketing a staggering amount of money for the tournament's media rights for the next five-year cycle. Disney Star and Viacom18 broke the bank to secure the TV and digital rights respectively for the next five seasons of IPL in India. The BCCI is now in talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to expand the IPL in the near future.

The richest T20 league in the world, IPL has been attracting the best players from across the world to ply their trade in the tournament since its inception in 2008. It is arguably one of the best cricket events in the world at present and is expected to grow further in the coming years.

IPL is currently a 10-team tournament and consisted of a total of 77 matches in the 15th edition of the tournament this year. However, the BCCI is planning to increase the duration of the tournament as well as the number of matches played every season. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the board is already in talks with the ICC and its member nations to expand the IPL.

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"We have been talking with our fellow Member Boards and the ICC about having a bigger dedicated window for the IPL. The IPL is a marquee event on the annual cricket calendar, and it is now only behind the NFL. The quality of cricket that you witness in IPL is world-class with senior international stars coming and playing with and against their Indian counterparts," Shah told Cricbuzz.

"Not just cricketers but the IPL has some legends of the game now turning up as coaches. It is a fantastic platform and benefits everyone as the experience one gets here is priceless. There will be an increase in the number of games as we go ahead," he added.

IPL used to be an eight-team affair before the 2022 season. However, BCCI added two new teams - Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans to the fray this year making it a ten-team event. The number of matches in the tournament is expected to go up to around 84 games per season from next year onwards.

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BCCI pocketed a total sum of around Rs&nbsp;48,390 crore (USD 6.20 billion approx) from the e-auction of the media rights of the IPL for the next five seasons. The value of each game in the IPL is now worth around $14.61 million which is second to only the NFL where every game is worth $17 million.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has bigger and better plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) after pocketing a staggering amount of money for the tournament's media rights for the next five-year cycle.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has bigger and better plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) after pocketing a staggering amount of money for the tournament's media rights for the next five-year cycle. Disney Star and Viacom18 broke the bank to secure the TV and digital rights respectively for the next five seasons of IPL in India. The BCCI is now in talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to expand the IPL in the near future. The richest T20 league in the world, IPL has been attracting the best players from across the world to ply their trade in the tournament since its inception in 2008. It is arguably one of the best cricket events in the world at present and is expected to grow further in the coming years. IPL is currently a 10-team tournament and consisted of a total of 77 matches in the 15th edition of the tournament this year. However, the BCCI is planning to increase the duration of the tournament as well as the number of matches played every season. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the board is already in talks with the ICC and its member nations to expand the IPL. Also Read: Listing world's most lucrative sports leagues after IPL media rights auction "We have been talking with our fellow Member Boards and the ICC about having a bigger dedicated window for the IPL. The IPL is a marquee event on the annual cricket calendar, and it is now only behind the NFL. The quality of cricket that you witness in IPL is world-class with senior international stars coming and playing with and against their Indian counterparts," Shah told Cricbuzz. "Not just cricketers but the IPL has some legends of the game now turning up as coaches. It is a fantastic platform and benefits everyone as the experience one gets here is priceless. There will be an increase in the number of games as we go ahead," he added. IPL used to be an eight-team affair before the 2022 season. However, BCCI added two new teams - Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans to the fray this year making it a ten-team event. The number of matches in the tournament is expected to go up to around 84 games per season from next year onwards. Also Read: Dinesh Karthik: The finisher who is far from finished BCCI pocketed a total sum of around Rs 48,390 crore (USD 6.20 billion approx) from the e-auction of the media rights of the IPL for the next five seasons. The value of each game in the IPL is now worth around $14.61 million which is second to only the NFL where every game is worth $17 million.

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Listing world's most lucrative sports leagues after IPL media rights auction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The IPL media rights auction has become a huge talking point on social media and elsewhere. On Day 2 of the auction, the&nbsp;media rights in Package A and Package B (which include Digital and TV rights in the Indian subcontinent) were reportedly sold for a whopping INR&nbsp;44,075 crores (i.e.&nbsp;440.75 billion), putting&nbsp;the valuation of each and every IPL match in excess of&nbsp;INR&nbsp;100 crore (INR 1000 million).

Thus, IPL continues to grow each year. Moreover, the premier T20 tournament has now&nbsp;created history, seeing&nbsp;the highest amount that the media rights of any cricket league in the world have ever been sold for. Thus, it continues to give&nbsp;a strong statement itself about the unprecedented growth of IPL.

Monitoring the IPL media rights auction from sidelines, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar also reacted to the humongous growth of the cash-rich league worldwide. In an exclusive interaction with India Today, Gavaskar said,&nbsp;"I never thought that after the first year that the IPL started that these would be the numbers that they would be reaching after 15 years."

"This is absolutely terrific and congratulations to everybody concerned. You are looking at the quality of the coverage. Because the numbers have always been good, the viewers loved it. But this number today, which we have got is mind-boggling. I just want to congratulate the BCCI, the TV executives. They will make sure that the viewer will get a big bang for the buck," added the former Indian captain.

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As of now, the names of the winners have not been out as the auction of packages C and D are underway on Tuesday (June 15). Nonetheless, one and all will surely know who have emerged as the winners of the IPL media rights auction in Mumbai.

Irrespective of the winner, IPL's rise has been unbelievable and the upcoming five-year cycle is set to give plenty to cheer for the league's ardent fans across the globe.

The IPL media rights auction has become a huge talking point on social media and elsewhere. On Day 2 of the auction, the media rights in Package A and Package B (which include Digital and TV rights in the Indian subcontinent) were reportedly sold for a whopping INR 44,075 crores (i.

The IPL media rights auction has become a huge talking point on social media and elsewhere. On Day 2 of the auction, the media rights in Package A and Package B (which include Digital and TV rights in the Indian subcontinent) were reportedly sold for a whopping INR 44,075 crores (i.e. 440.75 billion), putting the valuation of each and every IPL match in excess of INR 100 crore (INR 1000 million). Thus, IPL continues to grow each year. Moreover, the premier T20 tournament has now created history, seeing the highest amount that the media rights of any cricket league in the world have ever been sold for. Thus, it continues to give a strong statement itself about the unprecedented growth of IPL. Monitoring the IPL media rights auction from sidelines, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar also reacted to the humongous growth of the cash-rich league worldwide. In an exclusive interaction with India Today, Gavaskar said, "I never thought that after the first year that the IPL started that these would be the numbers that they would be reaching after 15 years." "This is absolutely terrific and congratulations to everybody concerned. You are looking at the quality of the coverage. Because the numbers have always been good, the viewers loved it. But this number today, which we have got is mind-boggling. I just want to congratulate the BCCI, the TV executives. They will make sure that the viewer will get a big bang for the buck," added the former Indian captain. ALSO READ | IPL media rights: Action to resume on Day 3 after whopping sale of Indian broadcast & digital packages As of now, the names of the winners have not been out as the auction of packages C and D are underway on Tuesday (June 15). Nonetheless, one and all will surely know who have emerged as the winners of the IPL media rights auction in Mumbai. Irrespective of the winner, IPL's rise has been unbelievable and the upcoming five-year cycle is set to give plenty to cheer for the league's ardent fans across the globe.

'Absolutely.....' - Sunil Gavaskar reacts after value of IPL media rights goes through the roof

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Media rights for IPL are being sold for the 2023-2027 cycle. The media rights in Package A and Package B (which include Digital and TV rights) were reportedly sold for Rs. 44,075 crores. This puts the valuation of each IPL match at over Rs. 100 core.

IPL Media rights sold: TV & Digital rights sold for whopping Rs. 44,075 crore

There is an intense bidding war between some of the biggest media houses and conglomerates in the ongoing e-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights. The IPL media rights for the upcoming five-year cycle from 2023 to 2027 are up for grabs at the ongoing e-auction. Disney Star, Sony, Zee, SuperSport and Viacom 18/Reliance are some of the major contenders in the fray to clinch the broadcasting rights of the biggest T20 league in the world for the next five years.

The e-auction for the IPl media rights for the 2023-27 cycle got underway at around 11 AM IST on June 12 (Sunday) with packages A and B going under the hammer first. The media rights have been categorised into a total of four packages by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) this time around.

Package A consists of the TV rights for the Indian subcontinents while package B consists of the digital rights for the Indian subcontinent. Package C is a special bouquet of 18 matches, including some weekend games and playoffs while package D consists of the TV and digital rights of the rest of the world.

While the IPL media rights auction is not being televised, as per the latest reports the combined bidding for packages A and B has already crossed the Rs 42,0000 crore (approx $5.3 billion) mark and the interested parties are still locked in an intense battle to secure the media rights for the next five-year cycle.

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With the bidding reaching the $5.3 billon-mark, it has already more than doubled from its value in the last five-year cycle. Star had bought the IPL media rights for the 2018 to 2022 cycle for a sum of Rs&nbsp;16,347 crore (approx $2.5 billion) back then.

When will the winner of IPL media rights 2023-27 cycle be declared?

The bidding war on Day 1 of the auction ie Sunday (June 12) will go on till 6 PM IST. The auction will then move to the next day and the winner will be announced only after the bidding war for all four packages has been concluded. The result of the auction is expected to come late on Monday or Tuesday.

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The base price of the IPL media rights combined was set at around Rs 32,890 crore (Approx 4.2 billion USD), however, it has already crossed the Rs 42,000 crore ($5.3 billion)-mark with packages C and D yet to go under the hammer. By the end of the e-auction for the IPL media rights, BCCI can expect the value of the tournament to go up significantly and rank among the most lucrative sporting leagues in the world.

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There is an intense bidding war between some of the biggest media houses and conglomerates in the ongoing e-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights.

There is an intense bidding war between some of the biggest media houses and conglomerates in the ongoing e-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights. The IPL media rights for the upcoming five-year cycle from 2023 to 2027 are up for grabs at the ongoing e-auction. Disney Star, Sony, Zee, SuperSport and Viacom 18/Reliance are some of the major contenders in the fray to clinch the broadcasting rights of the biggest T20 league in the world for the next five years. The e-auction for the IPl media rights for the 2023-27 cycle got underway at around 11 AM IST on June 12 (Sunday) with packages A and B going under the hammer first. The media rights have been categorised into a total of four packages by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) this time around. Package A consists of the TV rights for the Indian subcontinents while package B consists of the digital rights for the Indian subcontinent. Package C is a special bouquet of 18 matches, including some weekend games and playoffs while package D consists of the TV and digital rights of the rest of the world. While the IPL media rights auction is not being televised, as per the latest reports the combined bidding for packages A and B has already crossed the Rs 42,0000 crore (approx $5.3 billion) mark and the interested parties are still locked in an intense battle to secure the media rights for the next five-year cycle. Also Read: With $12 million per match, IPL only behind NFL as world's 2nd most lucrative sports league With the bidding reaching the $5.3 billon-mark, it has already more than doubled from its value in the last five-year cycle. Star had bought the IPL media rights for the 2018 to 2022 cycle for a sum of Rs 16,347 crore (approx $2.5 billion) back then. When will the winner of IPL media rights 2023-27 cycle be declared? The bidding war on Day 1 of the auction ie Sunday (June 12) will go on till 6 PM IST. The auction will then move to the next day and the winner will be announced only after the bidding war for all four packages has been concluded. The result of the auction is expected to come late on Monday or Tuesday. Also Read: IPL generates more revenue than English Premier League, claims BCCI president Sourav Ganguly The base price of the IPL media rights combined was set at around Rs 32,890 crore (Approx 4.2 billion USD), however, it has already crossed the Rs 42,000 crore ($5.3 billion)-mark with packages C and D yet to go under the hammer. By the end of the e-auction for the IPL media rights, BCCI can expect the value of the tournament to go up significantly and rank among the most lucrative sporting leagues in the world.

IPL media rights bidding war crosses $5.3 billion mark, more than double of previous value - Reports

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

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

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

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

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to scale new heights in the upcoming days as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expecting an intense bidding war between some of the biggest broadcasting and digital giants across the globe to battle it out for the IPL media rights for the 2023-27 cycle. The BCCI expects a huge cash influx as the media rights for the world's biggest T20 league is up for grabs at the ongoing e-auction.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah is optimistic about the IPL growing into a bigger brand and leapfrogging the likes of the English Premier League (EPL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) to become the second-most lucrative sporting league in the world behind only the National Football League (NFL) after the conclusion of the IPL&nbsp;media rights e-auction which got underway on Sunday (June 12).

IPL currently ranks as the fourth biggest sporting league in the world in terms of "per match broadcasting fees" behind NFL, EPL and the Major League Baseball. However, Shah expects the cash-rich T20 league to jump to the second spot after the IPL media rights auction for the 2023-27 cycle.

Shah revealed IPL was earning $9 million per match in the last five-year cycle with Disney Star securing the media rights of the tournament from 2018 to 2022. However, the BCCI secretary claimed the valuation will now jump to at least $12 million per game even if the rights are sold at the base price that has been set by the BCCI.

“At present, a National Football League game costs a broadcaster about $17 million, which is the highest for any sports league. That’s followed by the English Premier League, at $11 million and the Major League Baseball figure, too, is roughly the same. In the last five-year cycle, we got $9 million from one IPL game. This time, going by the present minimum base price that we have set, BCCI will get paid $12 million per IPL match. That’s a giant leap for Indian cricket on the world stage. We will be just behind NFL,” Shah was quoted as saying by The Indian Express in an interview.

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Star had bought the IPL rights for the 2018-22 cycle for a sum of around USD 3 billion back then. However, the BCCI is expecting the amount to double this time around with a number of major contenders in the fray. The likes of Zee, Reliance, Sony, Star and SuperSport among others will be locking horns to secure the TV and the digital rights of the IPL for the next five-year cycle.

Amazon were also in the race to secure the digital rights of the tournament but ended up pulling out at the last moment. However, despite Amazon throwing in the towel, BCCI remains bullish on the media rights and expects the bidding war to cross the&nbsp;&nbsp;$7 billion mark.

The media rights have been divided into four separate packages - A, B, C and D. While package A consists of the television rights for the Indian subcontinent, package B consists of the digital rights for the Indian subcontinent. Package C is a bouquet of special matches while D consists of overseas TV and digital rights.

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Explaining the idea behind introducing package C - which consists of weekend games and playoff matches, Shah said the BCCI wanted to increase the number of broadcasting partners this time around in order to also help cricket expand its reach.

“If we had done this conventionally, we would have only a limited number of participants. We introduced Package C because we wanted many players to participate in the tendering process. This helps cricket grow, we need to expand the game and this will help. If more players are in the fray, it will be good for the game,” Shah told the Indian Express. “They have seven broadcasting partners, we are looking at just three or four," he added citing NFL's example.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to scale new heights in the upcoming days as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expecting an intense bidding war between some of the biggest broadcasting and digital giants across the globe to battle it out for the IPL media rights for the 2023-27 cycle.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to scale new heights in the upcoming days as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expecting an intense bidding war between some of the biggest broadcasting and digital giants across the globe to battle it out for the IPL media rights for the 2023-27 cycle. The BCCI expects a huge cash influx as the media rights for the world's biggest T20 league is up for grabs at the ongoing e-auction. BCCI secretary Jay Shah is optimistic about the IPL growing into a bigger brand and leapfrogging the likes of the English Premier League (EPL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) to become the second-most lucrative sporting league in the world behind only the National Football League (NFL) after the conclusion of the IPL media rights e-auction which got underway on Sunday (June 12). IPL currently ranks as the fourth biggest sporting league in the world in terms of "per match broadcasting fees" behind NFL, EPL and the Major League Baseball. However, Shah expects the cash-rich T20 league to jump to the second spot after the IPL media rights auction for the 2023-27 cycle. Shah revealed IPL was earning $9 million per match in the last five-year cycle with Disney Star securing the media rights of the tournament from 2018 to 2022. However, the BCCI secretary claimed the valuation will now jump to at least $12 million per game even if the rights are sold at the base price that has been set by the BCCI. “At present, a National Football League game costs a broadcaster about $17 million, which is the highest for any sports league. That’s followed by the English Premier League, at $11 million and the Major League Baseball figure, too, is roughly the same. In the last five-year cycle, we got $9 million from one IPL game. This time, going by the present minimum base price that we have set, BCCI will get paid $12 million per IPL match. That’s a giant leap for Indian cricket on the world stage. We will be just behind NFL,” Shah was quoted as saying by The Indian Express in an interview. Also Read: IPL media rights auction: Everything you need to know about date, time, bidders, base price Star had bought the IPL rights for the 2018-22 cycle for a sum of around USD 3 billion back then. However, the BCCI is expecting the amount to double this time around with a number of major contenders in the fray. The likes of Zee, Reliance, Sony, Star and SuperSport among others will be locking horns to secure the TV and the digital rights of the IPL for the next five-year cycle. Amazon were also in the race to secure the digital rights of the tournament but ended up pulling out at the last moment. However, despite Amazon throwing in the towel, BCCI remains bullish on the media rights and expects the bidding war to cross the $7 billion mark. The media rights have been divided into four separate packages - A, B, C and D. While package A consists of the television rights for the Indian subcontinent, package B consists of the digital rights for the Indian subcontinent. Package C is a bouquet of special matches while D consists of overseas TV and digital rights. Also Read: Sri Lanka shatter world record as Dasun Shanaka helps them pull off epic run-chase against Australia Explaining the idea behind introducing package C - which consists of weekend games and playoff matches, Shah said the BCCI wanted to increase the number of broadcasting partners this time around in order to also help cricket expand its reach. “If we had done this conventionally, we would have only a limited number of participants. We introduced Package C because we wanted many players to participate in the tendering process. This helps cricket grow, we need to expand the game and this will help. If more players are in the fray, it will be good for the game,” Shah told the Indian Express. “They have seven broadcasting partners, we are looking at just three or four," he added citing NFL's example.

IPL media rights: With $12 million per match, IPL only behind NFL as world's 2nd most lucrative sports league

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

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

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

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

IPL media rights will be up for grabs when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conduct the much-awaited e-auction on Sunday (June 12). A number of big companies are in the fray to secure the IPL media rights for the next five-year cycle from 2023 to 2027. Disney/Star held the IPL media rights for the 2018-2022 cycle and will be looking to do all they could to ensure they can retain the broadcasting rights of one of the biggest sporting events in the world at present.

While a number of big names are set to battle it out for the broadcasting rights of the IPL for the 2023-27 cycle, Amazon INC is likely to pull out of the race. As per a report in Bloomberg, Jeff Bezos' Amazon is planning to withdraw from the race which is also set to involve arch-rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd among other big players.

The report claims that Amazon has already invested more than 6 billion USD in the country and is not looking to spend a huge sum to acquire the IPL streaming rights for the next five years. Amazon has reportedly thrown the towel and will not engage in a bidding war for the IPL media rights which is set to fetch BCCI a staggering 7.7 million USD.

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As per the report, Amazon was initially interested in taking on the likes of Reliance and Disney to bag the IPL media rights for the next five years having identified the Indian T20 league as one of the half-dozen global sporting events they were interested in. However, they have now decided to not take part in the e-auction to be held on Sunday.

Star had bought the IPL media rights in 2017 for a sum of $2.55 billion. However, the amount is expected to rise around three&nbsp;times this year with the IPL growing into a ten-team tournament now. This will be the first time that the BCCI will sell the media rights of the biggest T20 league in the world through an e-auction.

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The IPL media rights have been divided into four packages - A, B, C, and D. While package A will consist of TV rights for the Indian subcontinent only, package B will have&nbsp;the digital rights for the Indian subcontinent only. package C will have digital rights for a special set of matches for the Indian subcontinent while package D will have TV and digital rights for the rest of the world.

As per ESPN Cricinfo, the base price of package A is around Rs 18,130 crore (USD 2.33 billion), package B is around Rs 12,210 crore (USD 1.57 billion) and package D will be INR 1,110 crore (USD 142.8 million) respectively.

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IPL media rights will be up for grabs when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conduct the much-awaited e-auction on Sunday (June 12). A number of big companies are in the fray to secure the IPL media rights for the next five-year cycle from 2023 to 2027.

IPL media rights will be up for grabs when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conduct the much-awaited e-auction on Sunday (June 12). A number of big companies are in the fray to secure the IPL media rights for the next five-year cycle from 2023 to 2027. Disney/Star held the IPL media rights for the 2018-2022 cycle and will be looking to do all they could to ensure they can retain the broadcasting rights of one of the biggest sporting events in the world at present. While a number of big names are set to battle it out for the broadcasting rights of the IPL for the 2023-27 cycle, Amazon INC is likely to pull out of the race. As per a report in Bloomberg, Jeff Bezos' Amazon is planning to withdraw from the race which is also set to involve arch-rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd among other big players. The report claims that Amazon has already invested more than 6 billion USD in the country and is not looking to spend a huge sum to acquire the IPL streaming rights for the next five years. Amazon has reportedly thrown the towel and will not engage in a bidding war for the IPL media rights which is set to fetch BCCI a staggering 7.7 million USD. Also Read: Rishabh Pant joins Virat Kohli in unwanted list after India lose 1st T20I against South Africa by 7 wickets As per the report, Amazon was initially interested in taking on the likes of Reliance and Disney to bag the IPL media rights for the next five years having identified the Indian T20 league as one of the half-dozen global sporting events they were interested in. However, they have now decided to not take part in the e-auction to be held on Sunday. Star had bought the IPL media rights in 2017 for a sum of $2.55 billion. However, the amount is expected to rise around three times this year with the IPL growing into a ten-team tournament now. This will be the first time that the BCCI will sell the media rights of the biggest T20 league in the world through an e-auction. Also Read: Can't ask Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to drop themselves to make me play in Team India: Ishan Kishan The IPL media rights have been divided into four packages - A, B, C, and D. While package A will consist of TV rights for the Indian subcontinent only, package B will have the digital rights for the Indian subcontinent only. package C will have digital rights for a special set of matches for the Indian subcontinent while package D will have TV and digital rights for the rest of the world. As per ESPN Cricinfo, the base price of package A is around Rs 18,130 crore (USD 2.33 billion), package B is around Rs 12,210 crore (USD 1.57 billion) and package D will be INR 1,110 crore (USD 142.8 million) respectively.

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Umran Malik had made heads turn throughout the IPL 2022 edition. His raw pace, deadly yorkers and some tidy spells changed the complexion of the game in favour of Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the one-time winners' group stage exit.

Umran, however, returned with as many as 22 wickets and was the fourth-highest wicket-taker, overall, in the 15th season of the IPL, which ended with Gujarat Titans (GT) being crowned the eventual winners. Further, the Jammu &amp; Kashmir speedster bowled the fastest ball of the match in every game SRH featured in and held the record for bowling the quickest ball of the season (157 kph) before Lockie Ferguson went past him&nbsp;in the final (by clocking 157.3 kph).&nbsp;

After a memorable IPL 2022 season, Umran is now part of India's T20I squad for the home series versus South Africa, which gets underway on June 09 in New Delhi. Before that, the 22-year-old revealed how SRH's bowling coach and legendary SA pacer Steyn had predicted his India call-up before IPL 2022.

"When I got selected for India, Dale sir (Steyn) was with me in the team bus. We were going for the match. Everyone congratulated me and Dale sir said, 'I told you before the IPL that you will get the India call-up after the season'. And that's exactly what happened, by the grace of god. My goal is to give my best for Team India now,” Malik said in the video shared by BCCI.

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On joining the Indian camp, Umran said, "I was very happy to meet and talk with Rahul sir. He is such a legend of the game. He just told me to keep continuing what I do. Paras sir was also standing behind me and he was guiding me after every ball. It was giving me a lot of confidence."

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In regular captain Rohit Sharma's absence, KL Rahul will lead the national side in the forthcoming SA T20Is at home. It will be interesting to see if Umran features in the playing XI for the series opener or is made to wait for his chances.

India's T20I squad for South Africa series -&nbsp;KL Rahul (Capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(VC) (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Y Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, R Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

Umran Malik had made heads turn throughout the IPL 2022 edition. His raw pace, deadly yorkers and some tidy spells changed the complexion of the game in favour of Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the one-time winners' group stage exit.

Umran Malik had made heads turn throughout the IPL 2022 edition. His raw pace, deadly yorkers and some tidy spells changed the complexion of the game in favour of Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the one-time winners' group stage exit. Umran, however, returned with as many as 22 wickets and was the fourth-highest wicket-taker, overall, in the 15th season of the IPL, which ended with Gujarat Titans (GT) being crowned the eventual winners. Further, the Jammu & Kashmir speedster bowled the fastest ball of the match in every game SRH featured in and held the record for bowling the quickest ball of the season (157 kph) before Lockie Ferguson went past him in the final (by clocking 157.3 kph). After a memorable IPL 2022 season, Umran is now part of India's T20I squad for the home series versus South Africa, which gets underway on June 09 in New Delhi. Before that, the 22-year-old revealed how SRH's bowling coach and legendary SA pacer Steyn had predicted his India call-up before IPL 2022. "When I got selected for India, Dale sir (Steyn) was with me in the team bus. We were going for the match. Everyone congratulated me and Dale sir said, 'I told you before the IPL that you will get the India call-up after the season'. And that's exactly what happened, by the grace of god. My goal is to give my best for Team India now,” Malik said in the video shared by BCCI. 💬 💬 "A dream come true moment to get India call up." Umran Malik speaks about the excitement on being a part of the #TeamIndia squad, Day 1 at the practice session, his idols and goals ahead. 👍 👍 - By @28anand Full interview 🎥 🔽 #INDvSA | @Paytm pic.twitter.com/V9ySL4JKDl — BCCI (@BCCI) June 8, 2022 × On joining the Indian camp, Umran said, "I was very happy to meet and talk with Rahul sir. He is such a legend of the game. He just told me to keep continuing what I do. Paras sir was also standing behind me and he was guiding me after every ball. It was giving me a lot of confidence." ALSO READ | 'We need to be realistic': Rahul Dravid on Umran Malik's potential debut for India in South Africa T20I series In regular captain Rohit Sharma's absence, KL Rahul will lead the national side in the forthcoming SA T20Is at home. It will be interesting to see if Umran features in the playing XI for the series opener or is made to wait for his chances. India's T20I squad for South Africa series - KL Rahul (Capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(VC) (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Y Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, R Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik

Pace sensation Umran Malik reveals how Dale Steyn had predicted his India call-up before IPL 2022

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered IPL 2022 as the defending champions and expectations were once again riding high on the four-time champions. However, the Yellow Army fell flat and finished at the ninth-place in what was a forgettable campaign for them.

There were, however, some positives for the Chennai franchise with some players raising their hands and performing well. South Africa's Dwaine Pretorius may not have played every game but the all-rounder did make a mark with some good performances and recently spilled the beans on his journey with the CSK camp.&nbsp;

Speaking at the press conference ahead of the upcoming India-South Africa T20Is, which starts on June 09, Pretorius dwelled on the learnings from CSK skipper MS Dhoni. He revealed,&nbsp;"The biggest thing I learnt from him is how calm he is at the crease and how much he tries to take pressure off himself and put it onto the bowler. He made me realise that at the death, the batter isn't under more pressure, it's actually the bowler that is under more pressure."

"As a bowler, you can still lose the match if you have to defend 18 off the last three balls and as a batter you can win it. It was a fresh mindset. He doesn't get too excited. He doesn't get too down on himself. Anything is always possible and I love that about him. He is very optimistic. He believes he can do anything. I am going to try and bring that into my game: the calmness but also that self-belief that from any position, any game can be won," Pretorius added.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-told-me-i-will-be-in-world-cup-squad-after-3-matches-hardik-panda-recalls-his-team-india-debut-485703">MS Dhoni told me I will be in World Cup squad after 3 matches: Hardik Pandya recalls his Team India debut</a>

Speaking on CSK's disastrous run, where they failed to enter the playoffs for the second time in their rich history, Pretorius stated, "What was nice about the CSK franchise is that it is very experienced. We all understand that cricket doesn't always go your way. It's very important to just take the positives out of a bad season and try and build for a stronger future. It's all about building for the next year or three years and trying to make sure a bad season is not a complete loss."

Pretorius ended with six scalps from equal number of games, bowling in the powerplays and death overs, and also led the charge with the bat with a handy 28 in CSK's three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, in match 33 of IPL 2022.

He is currently part of South Africa's T20I squad for the five-match series versus hosts India.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered IPL 2022 as the defending champions and expectations were once again riding high on the four-time champions. However, the Yellow Army fell flat and finished at the ninth-place in what was a forgettable campaign for them.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered IPL 2022 as the defending champions and expectations were once again riding high on the four-time champions. However, the Yellow Army fell flat and finished at the ninth-place in what was a forgettable campaign for them. There were, however, some positives for the Chennai franchise with some players raising their hands and performing well. South Africa's Dwaine Pretorius may not have played every game but the all-rounder did make a mark with some good performances and recently spilled the beans on his journey with the CSK camp. Speaking at the press conference ahead of the upcoming India-South Africa T20Is, which starts on June 09, Pretorius dwelled on the learnings from CSK skipper MS Dhoni. He revealed, "The biggest thing I learnt from him is how calm he is at the crease and how much he tries to take pressure off himself and put it onto the bowler. He made me realise that at the death, the batter isn't under more pressure, it's actually the bowler that is under more pressure." "As a bowler, you can still lose the match if you have to defend 18 off the last three balls and as a batter you can win it. It was a fresh mindset. He doesn't get too excited. He doesn't get too down on himself. Anything is always possible and I love that about him. He is very optimistic. He believes he can do anything. I am going to try and bring that into my game: the calmness but also that self-belief that from any position, any game can be won," Pretorius added. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni told me I will be in World Cup squad after 3 matches: Hardik Pandya recalls his Team India debut Speaking on CSK's disastrous run, where they failed to enter the playoffs for the second time in their rich history, Pretorius stated, "What was nice about the CSK franchise is that it is very experienced. We all understand that cricket doesn't always go your way. It's very important to just take the positives out of a bad season and try and build for a stronger future. It's all about building for the next year or three years and trying to make sure a bad season is not a complete loss." Pretorius ended with six scalps from equal number of games, bowling in the powerplays and death overs, and also led the charge with the bat with a handy 28 in CSK's three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, in match 33 of IPL 2022. He is currently part of South Africa's T20I squad for the five-match series versus hosts India.

'He believes he can....': CSK star Dwaine Pretorius eager to emulate MS Dhoni's calmness & self-belief

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