Thangarasu Natarajan is focusing on a return on schedule for the resumption of the IPL, which is set to restart in mid-September in the United Arab Emirates, after going through knee surgery. The 30-year-old from at present at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for recovery and will miss the fifth version of the Tamil Nadu Premier League, scheduled to be held from July 19 to August 15 in Chennai.&nbsp;

Addressing the Indian Express: “I am progressing well after the surgery. I have started training slowly. I will start bowling at full tilt in the nets by the end of this month. My focus right now is on recovering fully and returning by the time the IPL restarts.”

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T. Natarajan played only two matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this season before he chose to go through knee surgery. It is perceived that he injured his during the visit through Australia – where he made his debut in all three formats.

The suspension of the IPL halfway through the season ended up being a blessing for T. Natarajan as he would now be able to utilize the rest of the tournament ahead of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

“The fact that the IPL got suspended when it did has turned out to be a good thing in the end. None of it was in my hands of course."

T. Natarajan would have undeniably preferred to be on the limited-overs outing to Sri Lanka this month and fortify his credentials after a great tour Down Under.&nbsp;

“I am not thinking about the T20 World Cup right now. I am thinking more about my recovery. If I do well in the IPL, the chance to be selected for the T20 World Cup will come on its own. That is my belief. But for that, my recovery needs to be spot on,” he added.&nbsp;

Thangarasu Natarajan is focusing on a return on schedule for the resumption of the IPL, which is set to restart in mid-September in the United Arab Emirates, after going through knee surgery.

Thangarasu Natarajan is focusing on a return on schedule for the resumption of the IPL, which is set to restart in mid-September in the United Arab Emirates, after going through knee surgery. The 30-year-old from at present at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for recovery and will miss the fifth version of the Tamil Nadu Premier League, scheduled to be held from July 19 to August 15 in Chennai. Addressing the Indian Express: “I am progressing well after the surgery. I have started training slowly. I will start bowling at full tilt in the nets by the end of this month. My focus right now is on recovering fully and returning by the time the IPL restarts.” ALSO READ: Cricket- 'Everyone is completely focussed': Suryakumar Yadav responds to Arjuna Ranatunga's remarks T. Natarajan played only two matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this season before he chose to go through knee surgery. It is perceived that he injured his during the visit through Australia – where he made his debut in all three formats. The suspension of the IPL halfway through the season ended up being a blessing for T. Natarajan as he would now be able to utilize the rest of the tournament ahead of the T20 World Cup. “The fact that the IPL got suspended when it did has turned out to be a good thing in the end. None of it was in my hands of course." T. Natarajan would have undeniably preferred to be on the limited-overs outing to Sri Lanka this month and fortify his credentials after a great tour Down Under. “I am not thinking about the T20 World Cup right now. I am thinking more about my recovery. If I do well in the IPL, the chance to be selected for the T20 World Cup will come on its own. That is my belief. But for that, my recovery needs to be spot on,” he added.

Cricket: 'IPL supension ended up being a good thing for me', says T Natarajan

With the rest of IPL 2021 SCHEDULED to occur in the UAE, franchises are at present concerned about obtaining lodgings. The second half of the tournament, scheduled between September 19 to October 15, will clash with Dubai Expo, which begins on October 1.&nbsp;

Because of demand, franchises are likewise careful about the ascent in costs of hotel bookings. The BCCI has likewise faced a huge setback as they are yet to give the IPL franchises the green sign to venture out to the UAE and finish their coordinations because of a restriction on departures from India to the UAE.&nbsp;

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Addressing ANI, an IPL establishment official affirmed that they are hoping to close the arrangements through virtual meets.&nbsp;

"We are yet to get the go-ahead from the BCCI and it is understandable with an eye on the COVID-19 situation. What we do understand is that we will get clarity from the board on the plan ahead around July 15. After that, we could be free to travel."

"But looking at how the COVID-19 situation is always changing, we might look at video calls to complete the bookings. We need to keep in mind the Dubai Expo and how it might make it difficult to get bulk rooms with every passing day," the official said.

The franchises have likewise projected reservations on the bio-bubble thinking that individuals will go to the UAE from everywhere in the world because of the Dubai Expo.&nbsp;

"We have the Dubai Expo starting October 1. Getting hotel rooms that are isolated from the rest of the guests staying in a hotel can be a real challenge. It isn't the same as last time because the number of tourists coming to UAE last time was minimal as compared to what is expected for the Expo. The sooner we can close the deal, the better because once we have locked the rooms, we have to play the bubble which needs to be foolproof," the official added.

It will be intriguing to perceive how BCCI makes a safe bio-bubble subsequent to getting extreme reactions for a breach during the first half of IPL 2021.

With the rest of IPL 2021 SCHEDULED to occur in the UAE, franchises are at present concerned about obtaining lodgings. The second half of the tournament, scheduled between September 19 to October 15, will clash with Dubai Expo, which begins on October 1.

With the rest of IPL 2021 SCHEDULED to occur in the UAE, franchises are at present concerned about obtaining lodgings. The second half of the tournament, scheduled between September 19 to October 15, will clash with Dubai Expo, which begins on October 1. Because of demand, franchises are likewise careful about the ascent in costs of hotel bookings. The BCCI has likewise faced a huge setback as they are yet to give the IPL franchises the green sign to venture out to the UAE and finish their coordinations because of a restriction on departures from India to the UAE. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'I was surprised to see Shubman Gill hid his injury', says former India wicket-keeper Addressing ANI, an IPL establishment official affirmed that they are hoping to close the arrangements through virtual meets. "We are yet to get the go-ahead from the BCCI and it is understandable with an eye on the COVID-19 situation. What we do understand is that we will get clarity from the board on the plan ahead around July 15. After that, we could be free to travel." "But looking at how the COVID-19 situation is always changing, we might look at video calls to complete the bookings. We need to keep in mind the Dubai Expo and how it might make it difficult to get bulk rooms with every passing day," the official said. The franchises have likewise projected reservations on the bio-bubble thinking that individuals will go to the UAE from everywhere in the world because of the Dubai Expo. "We have the Dubai Expo starting October 1. Getting hotel rooms that are isolated from the rest of the guests staying in a hotel can be a real challenge. It isn't the same as last time because the number of tourists coming to UAE last time was minimal as compared to what is expected for the Expo. The sooner we can close the deal, the better because once we have locked the rooms, we have to play the bubble which needs to be foolproof," the official added. It will be intriguing to perceive how BCCI makes a safe bio-bubble subsequent to getting extreme reactions for a breach during the first half of IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: Franchises sweat over hotel accommodation as league clashes with Dubai Expo

Kyle Jamieson has opened up on his now popular interaction with Virat Kohli, discrediting reports that the Indian captain asked him to bowl with the Dukes ball during IPL 2021.&nbsp;

The story got features in the development to the World Test Championship last, with Dan Christian specifying how Virat Kohli had presumptuously asked Kyle Jamieson to bowl him with the Dukes ball in the nets.&nbsp;

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However, Kyle Jamieson as of late put any misinformation to rest. Addressing Sporting News, he clarified how the interaction wasn't however fascinating as it might have been described. He said: “No, it wasn’t so much him asking. I think it was Dan just sort of adding some stuff for a good story. We were just talking about it at the start of the IPL with the cricket coming up with our UK tour and theirs as well and I mentioned that I had some Dukes balls, he had some Dukes balls as well.”

He dismissed Virat Kohli in the two innings at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, with Kyle Jamieson letting it out was engaging to face his IPL captain.

“Yeah, it was good, obviously, just being in the change room with him for six or so weeks was pretty cool. He's a world-class player and just to spend time observing how he operates and how he goes about things both on and off the field was pretty cool and you know it's nice just to be able to be friendly out in the middle even just having a bit of a laugh and a joke, while the game was going on."

While many feel Kyle Jamieson's time at RCB assisted him with improving Virat Kohli, the Kiwi pacer wasn't too certain whether that was the situation: “There wasn't too much specificity around in there having a game but yeah just nice to obviously have that relationship with someone I guess of his stature in the game. I don't know if that helped specifically around different queues and stuff but wasn't something that I necessarily contemplated."

"I think anytime you get to spend time with different world-class guys you sort of grow in confidence, you learn and become a bit more, I guess, comfortable, we come up against different guys so yeah, certainly, I guess from that perspective," he added.

Kyle Jamieson has opened up on his now popular interaction with Virat Kohli, discrediting reports that the Indian captain asked him to bowl with the Dukes ball during IPL 2021.

Kyle Jamieson has opened up on his now popular interaction with Virat Kohli, discrediting reports that the Indian captain asked him to bowl with the Dukes ball during IPL 2021. The story got features in the development to the World Test Championship last, with Dan Christian specifying how Virat Kohli had presumptuously asked Kyle Jamieson to bowl him with the Dukes ball in the nets. ALSO READ: Cricket: Men's T20 World Cup 2021 moves to UAE and Oman, confirms ICC However, Kyle Jamieson as of late put any misinformation to rest. Addressing Sporting News, he clarified how the interaction wasn't however fascinating as it might have been described. He said: “No, it wasn’t so much him asking. I think it was Dan just sort of adding some stuff for a good story. We were just talking about it at the start of the IPL with the cricket coming up with our UK tour and theirs as well and I mentioned that I had some Dukes balls, he had some Dukes balls as well.” He dismissed Virat Kohli in the two innings at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, with Kyle Jamieson letting it out was engaging to face his IPL captain. “Yeah, it was good, obviously, just being in the change room with him for six or so weeks was pretty cool. He's a world-class player and just to spend time observing how he operates and how he goes about things both on and off the field was pretty cool and you know it's nice just to be able to be friendly out in the middle even just having a bit of a laugh and a joke, while the game was going on." While many feel Kyle Jamieson's time at RCB assisted him with improving Virat Kohli, the Kiwi pacer wasn't too certain whether that was the situation: “There wasn't too much specificity around in there having a game but yeah just nice to obviously have that relationship with someone I guess of his stature in the game. I don't know if that helped specifically around different queues and stuff but wasn't something that I necessarily contemplated." "I think anytime you get to spend time with different world-class guys you sort of grow in confidence, you learn and become a bit more, I guess, comfortable, we come up against different guys so yeah, certainly, I guess from that perspective," he added.

Cricket: Kyle Jamieson reacts to famous incident involving him and Virat Kohli during IPL

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has said that cricket boards shouldn't consider players deserving of international matches on the off chance that they pick the lavish Indian Premier League (IPL) over national duty.&nbsp;

He feels that players focusing on the Indian Premier League over international cricket should not be considered for selection by the cricketing boards. This is a long-standing discussion, which has again come to prominence once again.

Shane Warne, who is also&nbsp;the current coach of the Rajasthan Royals, proposed that he isn't against players procuring colossal entireties at the IPL. Shane Warne contended that giving them a free hand will before long see most players choosing money over representing the country.&nbsp;

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In a podcast on Road to Ashes, Shane Warne said: "I don't begrudge the players getting the money they have, it's fantastic. If they want to take the money, let them take it. But if you want to play cricket for your country and you choose the IPL, then maybe it's not worth picking those guys then because this is going to happen&nbsp;people are going to rest and miss Test matches and miss representing your country to go and play for money,"

Shane Warne further said that solitary Test cricket furnishes players with the genuine chance to test themselves. He disclosed that the decision to play in the IPL should come at the cost of this chance.&nbsp;He further expounded on the significance of Test match cricket and how players get the chance to test themselves.&nbsp;

"It's pretty hard, you know if, someone says here's 3 million bucks or go over to somewhere and be away from your family for six weeks, it's a very easy decision to take that money. But if you value yourself as a cricketer and want to test yourself against the best, there's only one spot to do it and that's international cricket, especially Test cricket. If you want to choose the money, that's fine, no problem, but you might have to wait for a few Test matches and you might go down a few runs no matter how good you are because there's always someone that can replace you" - Shane Warne added&nbsp;

Shane Warne's perception has come against an inquisitive foundation. Australian players are pulling out of limited-tours visits to stay afresh for the second half of the IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has said that cricket boards shouldn't consider players deserving of international matches on the off chance that they pick the lavish Indian Premier League (IPL) over national duty.

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has said that cricket boards shouldn't consider players deserving of international matches on the off chance that they pick the lavish Indian Premier League (IPL) over national duty. He feels that players focusing on the Indian Premier League over international cricket should not be considered for selection by the cricketing boards. This is a long-standing discussion, which has again come to prominence once again. Shane Warne, who is also the current coach of the Rajasthan Royals, proposed that he isn't against players procuring colossal entireties at the IPL. Shane Warne contended that giving them a free hand will before long see most players choosing money over representing the country. ALSO READ: Cricket: Glenn Maxwell pulls out of The Hundred 2021, replacement announced In a podcast on Road to Ashes, Shane Warne said: "I don't begrudge the players getting the money they have, it's fantastic. If they want to take the money, let them take it. But if you want to play cricket for your country and you choose the IPL, then maybe it's not worth picking those guys then because this is going to happen people are going to rest and miss Test matches and miss representing your country to go and play for money," Shane Warne further said that solitary Test cricket furnishes players with the genuine chance to test themselves. He disclosed that the decision to play in the IPL should come at the cost of this chance. He further expounded on the significance of Test match cricket and how players get the chance to test themselves. "It's pretty hard, you know if, someone says here's 3 million bucks or go over to somewhere and be away from your family for six weeks, it's a very easy decision to take that money. But if you value yourself as a cricketer and want to test yourself against the best, there's only one spot to do it and that's international cricket, especially Test cricket. If you want to choose the money, that's fine, no problem, but you might have to wait for a few Test matches and you might go down a few runs no matter how good you are because there's always someone that can replace you" - Shane Warne added Shane Warne's perception has come against an inquisitive foundation. Australian players are pulling out of limited-tours visits to stay afresh for the second half of the IPL 2021.

Cricket: Not worth picking players who choose IPL's money over national duties, says Shane Warne

The Board of Control for Cricket in India official has clarified how Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals can fight off humiliation from Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler's as of late surfaced recorded tweets.&nbsp;

Eoin Morgan, who was designated KKR skipper last year, and Buttler, RR's most established batsman, have been blamed for deriding Indians by tweeting in broken English and intentionally abusing the word 'sir.'&nbsp;

The England and Wales Cricket Board has opened an examination concerning the issue.&nbsp;

The BCCI official said that these four-year-old posts have put the two IPL establishments in a fix since they have ridiculed the very league they play for in India.&nbsp;

"KKR and RR will be in a fix as these are players earning from Indian Premier League and as late as 2017 were making fun of how Indians speak English. Now you can be dismissive of these posts but this also speaks about what their general perception about Indians is. It's a tricky terrain but both KKR and Royals have a way out" - senior BCCI official told PTI.

The BCCI official clarified that a statement of regret from Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler should 'get the job done' for the occasion.&nbsp;

The source likewise exhorted the franchises against IPL suspensions, saying that the ECB is now against sending players for the rest of the 2021 season, and such advances will just add up to posing.&nbsp;

"Firstly, if Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Badale are mindful of their respective franchises' image, a statement of apology from both Morgan and Buttler would suffice. Now with ECB not allowing them for the second phase of IPL due to their own commitments, the suspension would count for very little. You are suspending players who are not coming for the second phase. It will be mere posturing."

Suspending Eoin Morgan will not be excessively badly designed for KKR as the Englishman was at that point being condemned for his initiative. RR, then again, will be more stressed in light of the fact that Jos Buttler got into his depression with a fabulous century not long before the season was suspended mid-way.&nbsp;

KKR's coach Brendon McCullum is additionally under the scanner for answering also to Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler to a portion of their tweets.&nbsp;

BCCI stressed over more offensive posts and recordings turning out in the public space. The BCCI is likewise careful about assuming control over the top activity on these arising tweets. They accept this could start off a binge of new disclosures, including old questionable recordings and different posts.&nbsp;

Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler's tweets became exposed after the ECB opened its examination concerning pacer Ollie Robinson's eight-year-old bigot and chauvinist tweets. He has been suspended from all global cricket while another anonymous player's old posts are likewise being tested.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India official has clarified how Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals can fight off humiliation from Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler's as of late surfaced recorded tweets.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India official has clarified how Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals can fight off humiliation from Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler's as of late surfaced recorded tweets. Eoin Morgan, who was designated KKR skipper last year, and Buttler, RR's most established batsman, have been blamed for deriding Indians by tweeting in broken English and intentionally abusing the word 'sir.' The England and Wales Cricket Board has opened an examination concerning the issue. The BCCI official said that these four-year-old posts have put the two IPL establishments in a fix since they have ridiculed the very league they play for in India. "KKR and RR will be in a fix as these are players earning from Indian Premier League and as late as 2017 were making fun of how Indians speak English. Now you can be dismissive of these posts but this also speaks about what their general perception about Indians is. It's a tricky terrain but both KKR and Royals have a way out" - senior BCCI official told PTI. The BCCI official clarified that a statement of regret from Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler should 'get the job done' for the occasion. The source likewise exhorted the franchises against IPL suspensions, saying that the ECB is now against sending players for the rest of the 2021 season, and such advances will just add up to posing. "Firstly, if Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Badale are mindful of their respective franchises' image, a statement of apology from both Morgan and Buttler would suffice. Now with ECB not allowing them for the second phase of IPL due to their own commitments, the suspension would count for very little. You are suspending players who are not coming for the second phase. It will be mere posturing." Suspending Eoin Morgan will not be excessively badly designed for KKR as the Englishman was at that point being condemned for his initiative. RR, then again, will be more stressed in light of the fact that Jos Buttler got into his depression with a fabulous century not long before the season was suspended mid-way. KKR's coach Brendon McCullum is additionally under the scanner for answering also to Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler to a portion of their tweets. BCCI stressed over more offensive posts and recordings turning out in the public space. The BCCI is likewise careful about assuming control over the top activity on these arising tweets. They accept this could start off a binge of new disclosures, including old questionable recordings and different posts. Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler's tweets became exposed after the ECB opened its examination concerning pacer Ollie Robinson's eight-year-old bigot and chauvinist tweets. He has been suspended from all global cricket while another anonymous player's old posts are likewise being tested.

Jos Buttler, Eoin Morgan's non-participation in remainder of IPL could salve their franchises conscience

Indian Premier League is considered the best T20 league in the world. The cash-rich T20 league features cricketing superstars around the globe in a team. Faf du Plessis, who is one of the stars in the Chennai Super Kings, is set to feature in Pakistan Super League where the South African will play for Quetta Gladiators.&nbsp;

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Du Plessis feels that the PSL offers much better fast bowlers. He said that he was surprised to see a lot of players notching up 140-plus in terms of pace in the PSL.&nbsp;

"The standard is very good in PSL. I must say that the things that's impressed me the most about the tournament is the fast bowlers. Coming from a country like South Africa myself where you grow up facing a lot of pace, I was surprised to see the number of guys that can bowl 140-plus in the competition." he told Cricket Pakistan.&nbsp;

The Proteas further talked about the Indian Premier League and said that it has a huge variety in the department of spinners.&nbsp;

"I would say that in India, there's a huge variety of spin bowlers that you face, I feel that the real gem of the PSL is the amount of pace that it has to offer," du Plessis added.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was postponed after several cases of COVID-19 had emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. Du Plessis talked about his experience of playing in the league amidst the Covid crisis.

"The tournament was well run once again. Everything went smoothly, we felt safe in the bubble, no issues. Then obviously, I think, the travelling part of the IPL is where it opened the gap for Covid to come into the tournament," du Plessis added.

"Very disappointing that another tournament had to be postponed because of it. It was sad in a way. My performances were going well but also the team… Chennai Super Kings was playing some really good cricket. Very disappointing from that part."

Indian Premier League is considered the best T20 league in the world. The cash-rich T20 league features cricketing superstars around the globe in a team. Faf du Plessis, who is one of the stars in the Chennai Super Kings, is set to feature in Pakistan Super League where the South African will play for Quetta Gladiators.

Indian Premier League is considered the best T20 league in the world. The cash-rich T20 league features cricketing superstars around the globe in a team. Faf du Plessis, who is one of the stars in the Chennai Super Kings, is set to feature in Pakistan Super League where the South African will play for Quetta Gladiators. ALSO READ: Ian Chappell disagrees with Manjrekar, explains why Ashwin is among best Du Plessis feels that the PSL offers much better fast bowlers. He said that he was surprised to see a lot of players notching up 140-plus in terms of pace in the PSL. "The standard is very good in PSL. I must say that the things that's impressed me the most about the tournament is the fast bowlers. Coming from a country like South Africa myself where you grow up facing a lot of pace, I was surprised to see the number of guys that can bowl 140-plus in the competition." he told Cricket Pakistan. The Proteas further talked about the Indian Premier League and said that it has a huge variety in the department of spinners. "I would say that in India, there's a huge variety of spin bowlers that you face, I feel that the real gem of the PSL is the amount of pace that it has to offer," du Plessis added. The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was postponed after several cases of COVID-19 had emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. Du Plessis talked about his experience of playing in the league amidst the Covid crisis. "The tournament was well run once again. Everything went smoothly, we felt safe in the bubble, no issues. Then obviously, I think, the travelling part of the IPL is where it opened the gap for Covid to come into the tournament," du Plessis added. "Very disappointing that another tournament had to be postponed because of it. It was sad in a way. My performances were going well but also the team… Chennai Super Kings was playing some really good cricket. Very disappointing from that part."

Cricket: 'Standard of fast bowlers is very good in PSL', says Faf du Plessis

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held the Special General Meeting (SGM) and formally decided that the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 will be held in UAE.&nbsp;

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"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced to complete the remaining matches of VIVO Indian Premier League 2021 season in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) considering the monsoon season in India in the months of September-October this year," BCCI said in a statement on Saturday

"The decision was taken at a Special General Meeting (SGM) held virtually, where members unanimously agreed to resume IPL," it added.&nbsp;

The meeting also discussed the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup that is scheduled to be held in India as of now. &nbsp;

"The BCCI SGM further authorised the Office Bearers to seek an extension of time from the ICC to take an appropriate call on the hosting of ICC T20 World Cup 2021."

Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy.&nbsp;

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held the Special General Meeting (SGM) and formally decided that the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 will be held in UAE.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held the Special General Meeting (SGM) and formally decided that the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 will be held in UAE. ALSO READ: Cricket: IPL 2021 expected to resume on September 19-20 in the UAE - Report "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced to complete the remaining matches of VIVO Indian Premier League 2021 season in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) considering the monsoon season in India in the months of September-October this year," BCCI said in a statement on Saturday "The decision was taken at a Special General Meeting (SGM) held virtually, where members unanimously agreed to resume IPL," it added. The meeting also discussed the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup that is scheduled to be held in India as of now. "The BCCI SGM further authorised the Office Bearers to seek an extension of time from the ICC to take an appropriate call on the hosting of ICC T20 World Cup 2021." Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy. (More to follow)

Cricket: Remainder of IPL 2021 shifted to UAE, call on T20 World Cup to be taken later

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was indefinitely postponed under unfortunate circumstances but many feel that the Indian cricket team will, as a result, be better prepared for the ICC World Test Championship final. New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has echoed the same sentiment as he said&nbsp;the pause could be beneficial&nbsp;for India ahead of the World Test&nbsp;Championship final.

"For India, IPL finishing early under unfortunate circumstances has probably played into their hands a little. If IPL would have gone on they would have had a smaller preparation but now they will be a lot more conditioned, their bowlers will have their loads up," Taylor explained on the sidelines of a practice session.

Taylor feels New Zealand will in any case enjoy a slight upper hand over India as it plays two Tests against England in the approach the WTC last.&nbsp;

"I would be lying if you think there isn't some sort of thought about the WTC final but I couldn't think of a better preparation than playing two Tests against England. At the end of the day, it's a neutral venue," the veteran batsman said.

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"Playing two Tests gives us a slight advantage but this Indian team has been number one for a long period of time and has had a lot of success over here" - he added.

Ross Taylor nailed the hypothesis when he spoke essentially about the bowlers. The bowling department, containing Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Umesh Yadav has seen some of them be a functioning part of the IPL for their individual franchises. The burden on the bowlers will be one of the greater difficulties considering there is a sum of six Tests that will be played in testing English conditions.

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With the IPL presently deferred, the players get a short however valuable slow time of year that can help them rest and plan for their impending visit. The other benefit that India has is an ideal opportunity to adjust to the conditions. Changing from the more limited-overs implies making acclimations to their bowling to Test lines and lengths.

Team India will take off from Mumbai on June 2 and will undergo a brief quarantine phase upon landing in England.

Talks between BCCI and ECB have been going on and since most Indian players are now in the bio-secure bubble in Mumbai the isolate wouldn't be a hard one for every one of the 10 days regardless of India being in the red list of the UK government because of the rising number of Covid-19 cases. 
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was indefinitely postponed under unfortunate circumstances but many feel that the Indian cricket team will, as a result, be better prepared for the ICC World Test Championship final.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was indefinitely postponed under unfortunate circumstances but many feel that the Indian cricket team will, as a result, be better prepared for the ICC World Test Championship final. New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has echoed the same sentiment as he said the pause could be beneficial for India ahead of the World Test Championship final. "For India, IPL finishing early under unfortunate circumstances has probably played into their hands a little. If IPL would have gone on they would have had a smaller preparation but now they will be a lot more conditioned, their bowlers will have their loads up," Taylor explained on the sidelines of a practice session. Taylor feels New Zealand will in any case enjoy a slight upper hand over India as it plays two Tests against England in the approach the WTC last. "I would be lying if you think there isn't some sort of thought about the WTC final but I couldn't think of a better preparation than playing two Tests against England. At the end of the day, it's a neutral venue," the veteran batsman said. ALSO READ: Cricket: Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram, Shabnim Ismail nominated for CSA top awards "Playing two Tests gives us a slight advantage but this Indian team has been number one for a long period of time and has had a lot of success over here" - he added. Ross Taylor nailed the hypothesis when he spoke essentially about the bowlers. The bowling department, containing Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Umesh Yadav has seen some of them be a functioning part of the IPL for their individual franchises. The burden on the bowlers will be one of the greater difficulties considering there is a sum of six Tests that will be played in testing English conditions. ALSO READ: Cricket: Brad Hodge slams BCCI over non-payment from 10-year-old IPL stint With the IPL presently deferred, the players get a short however valuable slow time of year that can help them rest and plan for their impending visit. The other benefit that India has is an ideal opportunity to adjust to the conditions. Changing from the more limited-overs implies making acclimations to their bowling to Test lines and lengths. Team India will take off from Mumbai on June 2 and will undergo a brief quarantine phase upon landing in England. Talks between BCCI and ECB have been going on and since most Indian players are now in the bio-secure bubble in Mumbai the isolate wouldn't be a hard one for every one of the 10 days regardless of India being in the red list of the UK government because of the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

Cricket: IPL postponement to help India prepare better for WTC final, reckons Ross Taylor

Tim Seifert has said that staying back in India in the wake of testing COVID-19 positive was intense, particularly on the grounds that he could see the other Kiwi players leaving the country.&nbsp;

Seifert, who was in Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2021, needed to isolate in India as he tested positive only hours before he was leaving the country after the IPL was suspended.&nbsp;

Reviewing the challenges in India, the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman expressed that the possibility of remaining back even as his countrymen were leaving the country was mentally daunting.

In an interview with&nbsp;NZHerald he said: "I got pulled aside and told I'd tested positive and my heart sank straight away when everyone left. I was the only overseas player basically still left in India out of the whole tournament. That's when things got a little bit real. It was tough because my room looked over the entrance of the hotel so when they were leaving I was waving goodbye to them"

“The Chennai Super Kings manager showed me the positive on the top of the test. The world stops and I just couldn’t really think what was next and that was the scariest part of it – you hear about the bad things and I thought that was going to happen to me" - he said.

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“They made everything a lot easier. They made sure that things would be put in place and the CSK management and CEO of KKR, made life easy for me to know that everything would be alright and when that time was to come home, they’d try everything to get me home safely” - he added.

Tim Seifert failed both his pre-departure RT-PCR tests and subsequently couldn't fly out with his teammates. He is&nbsp;currently isolating in an Auckland hotel. Seifert will remain in quarantine till June 3.

The Kiwi tested negative for COVID-19 a week ago and was sent back home. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said:

"I heard from Tim Seifert just a little while ago. I think the really encouraging thing is he's tested negative. It's great news for Tim, that for a start his health is on the improve anyway, to the point where he's not testing positive anymore."

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Kiwi captain Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner, and two staff individuals made a beeline for the Maldives after IPL 2021 was suspended uncertainly.&nbsp;

As many as 29 matches of the T20 league were held before various COVID-19 cases in the groups' profile bubbles constrained the BCCI to stop the tournament. 
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Tim Seifert has said that staying back in India in the wake of testing COVID-19 positive was intense, particularly on the grounds that he could see the other Kiwi players leaving the country.

Tim Seifert has said that staying back in India in the wake of testing COVID-19 positive was intense, particularly on the grounds that he could see the other Kiwi players leaving the country. Seifert, who was in Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2021, needed to isolate in India as he tested positive only hours before he was leaving the country after the IPL was suspended. Reviewing the challenges in India, the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman expressed that the possibility of remaining back even as his countrymen were leaving the country was mentally daunting. In an interview with NZHerald he said: "I got pulled aside and told I'd tested positive and my heart sank straight away when everyone left. I was the only overseas player basically still left in India out of the whole tournament. That's when things got a little bit real. It was tough because my room looked over the entrance of the hotel so when they were leaving I was waving goodbye to them" “The Chennai Super Kings manager showed me the positive on the top of the test. The world stops and I just couldn’t really think what was next and that was the scariest part of it – you hear about the bad things and I thought that was going to happen to me" - he said. ALSO READ: Cricket: Brad Hodge slams BCCI over non-payment from 10-year-old IPL stint “They made everything a lot easier. They made sure that things would be put in place and the CSK management and CEO of KKR, made life easy for me to know that everything would be alright and when that time was to come home, they’d try everything to get me home safely” - he added. Tim Seifert failed both his pre-departure RT-PCR tests and subsequently couldn't fly out with his teammates. He is currently isolating in an Auckland hotel. Seifert will remain in quarantine till June 3. The Kiwi tested negative for COVID-19 a week ago and was sent back home. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said: "I heard from Tim Seifert just a little while ago. I think the really encouraging thing is he's tested negative. It's great news for Tim, that for a start his health is on the improve anyway, to the point where he's not testing positive anymore." ALSO READ: Cricket: Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram, Shabnim Ismail nominated for CSA top awards Kiwi captain Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner, and two staff individuals made a beeline for the Maldives after IPL 2021 was suspended uncertainly. As many as 29 matches of the T20 league were held before various COVID-19 cases in the groups' profile bubbles constrained the BCCI to stop the tournament.

Cricket: 'The world stops a little bit': Tim Seifert recalls COVID-19 ordeal in India during IPL 2021

Brad Hodge has revealed that the BCCI still owes him money from his stint with the Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The Australian cricketer played a lone season with the now-old franchise in 2011.&nbsp;

Brad Hodge made his case on social media platform Twitter where&nbsp;he commented under&nbsp;Telegraph Cricket's article stating India Women cricketers have not been paid the prize money they are owed from the 2020 T20 World Cup.

Hodge said:&nbsp;"Players are still owed 35% of their money earned from ten years ago from the IPL representing Kochi tuskers. Any chance BCCI could locate that money?"

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A report by Telegraph Cricket had before revealed how the BCCI is yet to pay the prize money of India Women their obligations from the ICC occasion. The report uncovered that none of the cricketers&nbsp;of the T20 WC squad have gotten their share of $33,000. The jostling report has set off a discussion inside the cricketing fraternity, with many pummeling the BCCI for treating women's cricket in an unexpected way.&nbsp;

After the news became the talk of the town and&nbsp;a senior authority from the BCCI affirmed the players would get their due sum before the end of the week. The authority referred to the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification for the postponed installments.&nbsp;

Responding to the underlying report, Hodge uncovered players are owed 35% of the cash they procured while addressing Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL 2011. The Australian likewise enquired whether the BCCI could find the due money and transfer it to the players.&nbsp;

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Brad Hodge played IPL for seven seasons since its initiation. The Australian played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and Rajasthan Royals during his time in the T20 League. The all-rounder scored 1400 runs in 66 games, getting 17 wickets in the process too.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala endured only one season in the IPL, playing the 2011 release of the rivalry. Since its origin, Kochi Tuskers Kerala stood out as truly newsworthy for every one of some unacceptable reasons, with altercations among investors and shareholders a repetitive topic.&nbsp;

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The franchise was dissolved after only one season with the BCCI asserting they neglected to give a bank ensure. The board afterward encouraged the establishment's overseas players to sue the proprietors, with the matter, at last, going to court.

Brad Hodge has revealed that the BCCI still owes him money from his stint with the Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The Australian cricketer played a lone season with the now-old franchise in 2011.

Brad Hodge has revealed that the BCCI still owes him money from his stint with the Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The Australian cricketer played a lone season with the now-old franchise in 2011. Brad Hodge made his case on social media platform Twitter where he commented under Telegraph Cricket's article stating India Women cricketers have not been paid the prize money they are owed from the 2020 T20 World Cup. Hodge said: "Players are still owed 35% of their money earned from ten years ago from the IPL representing Kochi tuskers. Any chance BCCI could locate that money?" Players are still owed 35% of their money earned from ten years ago from the @IPL representing Kochi tuskers. Any chance @BCCI could locate that money? — Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) May 24, 2021 × A report by Telegraph Cricket had before revealed how the BCCI is yet to pay the prize money of India Women their obligations from the ICC occasion. The report uncovered that none of the cricketers of the T20 WC squad have gotten their share of $33,000. The jostling report has set off a discussion inside the cricketing fraternity, with many pummeling the BCCI for treating women's cricket in an unexpected way. After the news became the talk of the town and a senior authority from the BCCI affirmed the players would get their due sum before the end of the week. The authority referred to the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification for the postponed installments. Responding to the underlying report, Hodge uncovered players are owed 35% of the cash they procured while addressing Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL 2011. The Australian likewise enquired whether the BCCI could find the due money and transfer it to the players. ALSO READ: BCCI to donate 10-litre 2000 oxygen concentrators to help India's battle against COVID-19 Brad Hodge played IPL for seven seasons since its initiation. The Australian played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and Rajasthan Royals during his time in the T20 League. The all-rounder scored 1400 runs in 66 games, getting 17 wickets in the process too. Kochi Tuskers Kerala endured only one season in the IPL, playing the 2011 release of the rivalry. Since its origin, Kochi Tuskers Kerala stood out as truly newsworthy for every one of some unacceptable reasons, with altercations among investors and shareholders a repetitive topic. ALSO READ: Cricket: L Balaji names the perfect substitution for Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket The franchise was dissolved after only one season with the BCCI asserting they neglected to give a bank ensure. The board afterward encouraged the establishment's overseas players to sue the proprietors, with the matter, at last, going to court.

Cricket: Brad Hodge slams BCCI over non-payment from 10-year-old IPL stint

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav held a Q and A (question and answer) session on his Instagram account on Saturday. He was asked to describe MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word.&nbsp;

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The Mumbai Indians batsman gave a heartwarming response to the question. He described MS Dhoni as a "legend", whereas, Virat Kohli as an "inspiration".

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are regarded as one of the best in modern-era cricket. They hold the most elite records and achievements to their names. Suryakumar Yadav also described his Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma as a "hitman".&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav is considered one of the most consistent batsmen in the Indian Premier League. He scored 420 runs in 16 matches in IPL 2020. His performance in the 2020 season earned him a maiden India call up. On his international debut, SKY went on to score a brilliant half-century cementing his position in the team.&nbsp;

Suryakumar also scored 173 runs in 7 matches in the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League before it got cancelled due to a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for India in the limited over series in Sri Lanka as the senior players head to England for the WTC finals and Test series against Root and Co.&nbsp;

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav held a Q and A (question and answer) session on his Instagram account on Saturday. He was asked to describe MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word.

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav held a Q and A (question and answer) session on his Instagram account on Saturday. He was asked to describe MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word. ALSO READ: 'Felt somewhere that my name might pop up': Chahal on squad for England tour The Mumbai Indians batsman gave a heartwarming response to the question. He described MS Dhoni as a "legend", whereas, Virat Kohli as an "inspiration". MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are regarded as one of the best in modern-era cricket. They hold the most elite records and achievements to their names. Suryakumar Yadav also described his Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma as a "hitman". Suryakumar Yadav is considered one of the most consistent batsmen in the Indian Premier League. He scored 420 runs in 16 matches in IPL 2020. His performance in the 2020 season earned him a maiden India call up. On his international debut, SKY went on to score a brilliant half-century cementing his position in the team. Suryakumar also scored 173 runs in 7 matches in the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League before it got cancelled due to a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble. Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for India in the limited over series in Sri Lanka as the senior players head to England for the WTC finals and Test series against Root and Co.

Cricket: Suryakumar Yadav describes MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England. However, the BCCI is in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a bid to tweak the much-awaited Test series and find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

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However, former England skipper Michael Vaughan gave his suggestions on how to resume the cash-rich T20 league, which was postponed after several cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

"Simple solution. Play the First Indian Test a week earlier. No England Test players would then potentially play the 100 so fringe Indian Test players replace them. Then the IPL can finish. Good deal all round," Vaughan said on Twitter.

Former India opener turned commentator Aakash Chopra supported Michael Vaughan's idea. On his YouTube channel, he said: "I liked Michael Vaughan's suggestion a lot. If you are taking care of my interests, it is my duty to take care of your interests. So, if you start the Test series a week earlier, we will release our fringe players for The Hundred."

"They can have 4-5 Indian players for The Hundred. To date, no current Indian player has been allowed in any of the world's T20 leagues. But we make an exception for this one tournament," added Aakash Chopra.

"In the post-pandemic world, there is a realization that no one will be able to do anything on their own. Everyone will need the others' help sometime or the other. Everybody will have to look after each other. If you take the example of India's tour to Sri Lanka, more matches were added on the tour to help the Sri Lankan board else all these boards will become bankrupt," said Chopra.

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England.

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England. However, the BCCI is in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a bid to tweak the much-awaited Test series and find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. ALSO READ: 'Play First Indian Test a week earlier': Michael Vaughan's suggestion on how to restart IPL However, former England skipper Michael Vaughan gave his suggestions on how to resume the cash-rich T20 league, which was postponed after several cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. "Simple solution. Play the First Indian Test a week earlier. No England Test players would then potentially play the 100 so fringe Indian Test players replace them. Then the IPL can finish. Good deal all round," Vaughan said on Twitter. Former India opener turned commentator Aakash Chopra supported Michael Vaughan's idea. On his YouTube channel, he said: "I liked Michael Vaughan's suggestion a lot. If you are taking care of my interests, it is my duty to take care of your interests. So, if you start the Test series a week earlier, we will release our fringe players for The Hundred." "They can have 4-5 Indian players for The Hundred. To date, no current Indian player has been allowed in any of the world's T20 leagues. But we make an exception for this one tournament," added Aakash Chopra. "In the post-pandemic world, there is a realization that no one will be able to do anything on their own. Everyone will need the others' help sometime or the other. Everybody will have to look after each other. If you take the example of India's tour to Sri Lanka, more matches were added on the tour to help the Sri Lankan board else all these boards will become bankrupt," said Chopra.

Cricket- 'Liked Michael Vaughan's suggestion a lot': Aakash Chopra on resuming IPL

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England. However, the BCCI is in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a bid to tweak the much-awaited Test series and find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

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However, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has now given his suggestions on how to resume the cash-rich T20 league, which was postponed after several cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

"Simple solution. Play the First Indian Test a week earlier. No England Test players would then potentially play the 100 so fringe Indian Test players replace them. Then the IPL can finish. Good deal all round," Vaughan said on Twitter.

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According to a report in The Times of India, the BCCI has held talks with the ECB to tweak the five-Test series and carve out a window for IPL 2021.

“BCCI and the ECB are in discussions to tweak the five-Test series. Details of those discussions aren’t public yet. But in whichever manner the ECB agrees to tweak the Test series, they will want the IPL in England because the counties can earn from it. There’ll be a good chance of a quid pro quo,” a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

“Only if costs are escalating to a point where it starts affecting stakeholders, the BCCI will consider the UAE as the second option for the IPL. On that front, we aren’t even discounting the idea of hosting the IPL in Sri Lanka,” the sources added.

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for the long tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will not only play the ICC World Test Championship final but also a five-match Test series against England. However, the BCCI is in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a bid to tweak the much-awaited Test series and find a window for the postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. ALSO READ: 'Things escalated really quickly': Kane Williamson on IPL 2021 getting suspended However, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has now given his suggestions on how to resume the cash-rich T20 league, which was postponed after several cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. "Simple solution. Play the First Indian Test a week earlier. No England Test players would then potentially play the 100 so fringe Indian Test players replace them. Then the IPL can finish. Good deal all round," Vaughan said on Twitter. Simple solution .. Play the First Indian Test a week earlier .. No England Test players would then potentially play the 100 so Fringe Indian Test players replace them .. Then the IPL can finish .. Good deal all round .. #ENGvIND — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 20, 2021 × According to a report in The Times of India, the BCCI has held talks with the ECB to tweak the five-Test series and carve out a window for IPL 2021. “BCCI and the ECB are in discussions to tweak the five-Test series. Details of those discussions aren’t public yet. But in whichever manner the ECB agrees to tweak the Test series, they will want the IPL in England because the counties can earn from it. There’ll be a good chance of a quid pro quo,” a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India. “Only if costs are escalating to a point where it starts affecting stakeholders, the BCCI will consider the UAE as the second option for the IPL. On that front, we aren’t even discounting the idea of hosting the IPL in Sri Lanka,” the sources added.

'Play First Indian Test a week earlier': Michael Vaughan's suggestion on how to restart IPL

Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-Ul-Haq is mighty impressed with Team India's strength on the bench and also feels that they have managed to surpass the peak Australian side from the early 2000s in terms of producing talent.

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Team India is set to feature in two simultaneously away tours. Stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and others will travel to England for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final and Five-match Test series against Root and Co., whereas, Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Hardik Pandya will travel to Sri Lanka for limited overs' series.&nbsp;

"This idea of assembling a second Indian team is very interesting What India are trying to do today, Australia did this years ago, but they were not able to be successful in it. But the scenario today is such that India appear to be pulling it off. For the first time I think it is happening that a national cricket team will be playing two different series. One side in one country and the other side in some other country, and both are national teams," Inzamam said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

"When Australia were at their peak. From 1995 to say 2005-2010, they had tried to distinguish two international teams named Australia A and Australia B, but they didn't get the permission. India are doing what even Australia couldn't do in their peak. And the move makes sense given the isolation protocols and everything, and it couldn't have been possible to send the same team to both countries in such a gap," the former Pakistan captain added.

According to Inzamam, there will be no difference in quality and talent between the two teams.&nbsp;

"India at this time have so much strength that they are capable of doing this. Their pool of players is so huge that they are able to manage this. If you look at the players who would be travelling to Sri Lanka, it would appear as if this is India's main team, such is their bench strength," said Inzamam.

He lauded India's domestic structure that has helped Team India form two different teams.&nbsp;

"India have improved their First-Class structure and then there is the IPL as well that has helped assemble two different teams at the same time. It's almost as if India have prepared 50 guys who are ready to play for the national team," he added.

Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-Ul-Haq is mighty impressed with Team India's strength on the bench and also feels that they have managed to surpass the peak Australian side from the early 2000s in terms of producing talent.

Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-Ul-Haq is mighty impressed with Team India's strength on the bench and also feels that they have managed to surpass the peak Australian side from the early 2000s in terms of producing talent. ALSO READ: Cricket- WTC final clash between India and New Zealand will host 4,000 spectators: Reports Team India is set to feature in two simultaneously away tours. Stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and others will travel to England for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final and Five-match Test series against Root and Co., whereas, Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Hardik Pandya will travel to Sri Lanka for limited overs' series. "This idea of assembling a second Indian team is very interesting What India are trying to do today, Australia did this years ago, but they were not able to be successful in it. But the scenario today is such that India appear to be pulling it off. For the first time I think it is happening that a national cricket team will be playing two different series. One side in one country and the other side in some other country, and both are national teams," Inzamam said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. "When Australia were at their peak. From 1995 to say 2005-2010, they had tried to distinguish two international teams named Australia A and Australia B, but they didn't get the permission. India are doing what even Australia couldn't do in their peak. And the move makes sense given the isolation protocols and everything, and it couldn't have been possible to send the same team to both countries in such a gap," the former Pakistan captain added. According to Inzamam, there will be no difference in quality and talent between the two teams. "India at this time have so much strength that they are capable of doing this. Their pool of players is so huge that they are able to manage this. If you look at the players who would be travelling to Sri Lanka, it would appear as if this is India's main team, such is their bench strength," said Inzamam. He lauded India's domestic structure that has helped Team India form two different teams. "India have improved their First-Class structure and then there is the IPL as well that has helped assemble two different teams at the same time. It's almost as if India have prepared 50 guys who are ready to play for the national team," he added.

Cricket: 'What India are trying today, Australia did this years ago': Inzamam-Ul-Haq

Aakash Chopra has said that the Indian selectors can't look past Prithvi Shaw for the T20 World Cup, considering his solid form in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Prithvi Shaw amassed 308 runs at a noteworthy average of 38.50 and an extraordinary strike rate of 166.48 in the eight matches he played in IPL 2021. He is second just to the Orange Cap holder Shikhar Dhawan in the list of top run-getters for the Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra believes that Prithvi Shaw ought to be in the Indian team's plan of things for the T20 World Cup after his endeavors in IPL 2021.

"If Prithvi Shaw continues batting like this, I feel will have to be considered for the World T20. You just cannot ignore him now because of the kind of form he has shown, the kind of runs he has put, and the fashion in which he has scored those runs," Chopra said.

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"We had spoken earlier that Prithvi Shaw will be one of the finds of the tournament, that his strike rate will be the best. And he is standing there only. The way he has batted, six fours off six deliveries, it is not that easy to hit six boundaries in the first over," the former Indian batsman added.

Aakash Chopra said that Prithvi Shaw's stunning batting in IPL 2021 was likened to his presentation on Test debut against the West Indies.&nbsp;

"The way he has batted, the skills and fearless approach he has shown, he was taking risks but it did not seem like he was doing so. He has been absolutely sensational. We saw the old Prithvi Shaw, who had scored a century on his Test debut,"&nbsp;he concluded.

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Shaw has absolutely advanced his case for selection in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Nonetheless, with many batsmen competing for the subsequent opener's spot alongside Rohit Sharma, the 21-year-old should dole out some exceptional exhibitions in the series against Sri Lanka to stay in the selection scene.

Aakash Chopra has said that the Indian selectors can't look past Prithvi Shaw for the T20 World Cup, considering his solid form in IPL 2021. Prithvi Shaw amassed 308 runs at a noteworthy average of 38.

Aakash Chopra has said that the Indian selectors can't look past Prithvi Shaw for the T20 World Cup, considering his solid form in IPL 2021. Prithvi Shaw amassed 308 runs at a noteworthy average of 38.50 and an extraordinary strike rate of 166.48 in the eight matches he played in IPL 2021. He is second just to the Orange Cap holder Shikhar Dhawan in the list of top run-getters for the Delhi Capitals. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra believes that Prithvi Shaw ought to be in the Indian team's plan of things for the T20 World Cup after his endeavors in IPL 2021. "If Prithvi Shaw continues batting like this, I feel will have to be considered for the World T20. You just cannot ignore him now because of the kind of form he has shown, the kind of runs he has put, and the fashion in which he has scored those runs," Chopra said. ALSO READ: Cricket: Jhulan Goswami opens up about the England tour, says 'Test cricket is about the mind' "We had spoken earlier that Prithvi Shaw will be one of the finds of the tournament, that his strike rate will be the best. And he is standing there only. The way he has batted, six fours off six deliveries, it is not that easy to hit six boundaries in the first over," the former Indian batsman added. Aakash Chopra said that Prithvi Shaw's stunning batting in IPL 2021 was likened to his presentation on Test debut against the West Indies. "The way he has batted, the skills and fearless approach he has shown, he was taking risks but it did not seem like he was doing so. He has been absolutely sensational. We saw the old Prithvi Shaw, who had scored a century on his Test debut," he concluded. ALSO READ: Cricket: Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon clarify stance on allegations related to sandpaper gate Shaw has absolutely advanced his case for selection in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Nonetheless, with many batsmen competing for the subsequent opener's spot alongside Rohit Sharma, the 21-year-old should dole out some exceptional exhibitions in the series against Sri Lanka to stay in the selection scene.

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Aakash Chopra has commended AB de Villiers' dominating exhibitions for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021 regardless of being made to bat lower down in the order.&nbsp;

AB de Villiers transcendently batted at No. 5 for RCB, with Glenn Maxwell sent in at No. 4. The methodology worked well as the pair arose as the most elevated run-getters for RCB in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra named AB de Villiers a 'genius' for doling out praiseworthy exhibitions in his new job at No.5.

"AB de Villiers is a genius. It is because all of us were saying that he should be batted up the order because the more deliveries you give him, the more impact he will have. But RCB was sending him at No.5. If you are sending him at No.5, how will the team and he do well? But AB de Villiers said it does not matter to him whether you play him at No.5 or in Mars, he will be absolutely fine"- he said.

"The knock he played against KKR was an absolute belter of an innings. He hit a flurry of fours and sixes while no one was able to score runs on that ground in the last four overs. But it was the class of AB de Villiers, who delivered once again" – he added.

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AB de Villiers hammered an unbeaten 76 off only 34 balls. The knock, which was laced with nine fours and three sixes, helped RCB break the 200-run imprint, and they in the long run won the game by 38 runs.&nbsp;

Aakash Chopra likewise talked in gleaming terms about AB de Villiers' pugnacious unbeaten 75 against the Delhi Capitals which helped RCB register a one-run win.

"He played another knock against Delhi. There was a storm which had come but before that, an AB de Villiers named storm had come and blown the opposition team away with his amazing performance,"- he said.

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AB de Villiers has scored 207 runs at an astounding average of 51.75 and a fabulous strike rate of 164.28 in IPL 2021 to date. Aside from his thumps against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, he additionally made a telling commitment to RCB's success against the Mumbai Indians in the initial match of IPL 2021 
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Aakash Chopra has commended AB de Villiers' dominating exhibitions for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021 regardless of being made to bat lower down in the order.

Aakash Chopra has commended AB de Villiers' dominating exhibitions for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021 regardless of being made to bat lower down in the order. AB de Villiers transcendently batted at No. 5 for RCB, with Glenn Maxwell sent in at No. 4. The methodology worked well as the pair arose as the most elevated run-getters for RCB in IPL 2021. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra named AB de Villiers a 'genius' for doling out praiseworthy exhibitions in his new job at No.5. "AB de Villiers is a genius. It is because all of us were saying that he should be batted up the order because the more deliveries you give him, the more impact he will have. But RCB was sending him at No.5. If you are sending him at No.5, how will the team and he do well? But AB de Villiers said it does not matter to him whether you play him at No.5 or in Mars, he will be absolutely fine"- he said. "The knock he played against KKR was an absolute belter of an innings. He hit a flurry of fours and sixes while no one was able to score runs on that ground in the last four overs. But it was the class of AB de Villiers, who delivered once again" – he added. ALSO READ: Salman Butt disagrees with Michael Vaughan's Virat Kohli-Kane Williamson comparison AB de Villiers hammered an unbeaten 76 off only 34 balls. The knock, which was laced with nine fours and three sixes, helped RCB break the 200-run imprint, and they in the long run won the game by 38 runs. Aakash Chopra likewise talked in gleaming terms about AB de Villiers' pugnacious unbeaten 75 against the Delhi Capitals which helped RCB register a one-run win. "He played another knock against Delhi. There was a storm which had come but before that, an AB de Villiers named storm had come and blown the opposition team away with his amazing performance,"- he said. ALSO READ: Jofra Archer suffers an elbow injury again as injury woes resurface AB de Villiers has scored 207 runs at an astounding average of 51.75 and a fabulous strike rate of 164.28 in IPL 2021 to date. Aside from his thumps against Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, he additionally made a telling commitment to RCB's success against the Mumbai Indians in the initial match of IPL 2021

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Indian Premier League is counted amongst the most elite T20 leagues in the world of cricket for over a decade. It provides a platform where stars across the world come together and form the dream team. It also plays a vital role in giving India and world cricket their next big talents for the last 14 seasons.

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Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz said that no other league can compete with the Indian Premier League. Riaz, who has featured in several T20 leagues like Caribbean Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League and Pakistan Super League, feels that IPL is on a different level.&nbsp;

"IPL is a league where all the top international players come and play. You can't compare IPL with PSL, I believe IPL is at a different level. Their commitments, the way they run things, communicate things, the way they draft the players, all that is totally different. I don't think any league can compete with the IPL," Wahab told Cricket Pakistan.

However, Riaz also felt that PSL is way ahead of IPL when it comes to bowlers and said: "But if there is any league that stands behind it, it has to be the PSL. The league in Pakistan has proved it. The standards of bowling are quite high."

"The kind of bowlers you get in the PSL is not found in other leagues, not even the IPL. This is why PSL doesn't have many high-scoring games. The bowling attacks in PSL are the best in the world."

Indian Premier League is counted amongst the most elite T20 leagues in the world of cricket for over a decade. It provides a platform where stars across the world come together and form the dream team.

Indian Premier League is counted amongst the most elite T20 leagues in the world of cricket for over a decade. It provides a platform where stars across the world come together and form the dream team. It also plays a vital role in giving India and world cricket their next big talents for the last 14 seasons. ALSO READ: 'Things happen': Shahid Afridi recalls 2007 T20 WC controversy after Akhtar hit Asif with bat Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz said that no other league can compete with the Indian Premier League. Riaz, who has featured in several T20 leagues like Caribbean Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League and Pakistan Super League, feels that IPL is on a different level. "IPL is a league where all the top international players come and play. You can't compare IPL with PSL, I believe IPL is at a different level. Their commitments, the way they run things, communicate things, the way they draft the players, all that is totally different. I don't think any league can compete with the IPL," Wahab told Cricket Pakistan. However, Riaz also felt that PSL is way ahead of IPL when it comes to bowlers and said: "But if there is any league that stands behind it, it has to be the PSL. The league in Pakistan has proved it. The standards of bowling are quite high." "The kind of bowlers you get in the PSL is not found in other leagues, not even the IPL. This is why PSL doesn't have many high-scoring games. The bowling attacks in PSL are the best in the world."

'I don't think any league can compete with the IPL': Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz

Sunil Gavaskar has expressed that the Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke.&nbsp;

Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season.&nbsp;

Lauding Chennai Super Kings' choice to send Ali to bat higher in the order, Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his segment for Sportstar:

“The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings” - he said.

“The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now” - he observed.

“It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball” - he added.

In the wake of neglecting to meet all requirements for the IPL end of the season games interestingly last season, Chennai Super Kings' returned with a bang in IPL 2021.

They were second in the points table when the season had to be deferred inconclusively because of the ascent in COVID-19 cases in the bio-bubble. CSK have&nbsp;won five of the seven matches they played in IPL 2021.

“All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad” – he concluded. 
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Sunil Gavaskar has expressed that the Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke. Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.

Sunil Gavaskar has expressed that the Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke. Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season. Lauding Chennai Super Kings' choice to send Ali to bat higher in the order, Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his segment for Sportstar: “The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings” - he said. “The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now” - he observed. “It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball” - he added. In the wake of neglecting to meet all requirements for the IPL end of the season games interestingly last season, Chennai Super Kings' returned with a bang in IPL 2021. They were second in the points table when the season had to be deferred inconclusively because of the ascent in COVID-19 cases in the bio-bubble. CSK have won five of the seven matches they played in IPL 2021. “All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad” – he concluded.

'Promoting Moeen Ali at No.3 was a master stroke': Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings for their dominating show in the recently-suspended Indian Premier League. The Yellow Army was second-placed in the points table before the cash-rich T20 league suspended after cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

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Dhoni and Co. redeemed themselves after a poor season last year. Gavaskar was impressed with the 'renewed energy' of the team and wrote about it in his column for Sportstar.&nbsp;

“All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad,” Gavaskar wrote.

He went on to praise Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke.&nbsp;

Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season.&nbsp;

“The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings”, he said.

“The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now”, he observed.

“It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball”, he added.

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings for their dominating show in the recently-suspended Indian Premier League. The Yellow Army was second-placed in the points table before the cash-rich T20 league suspended after cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble.

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings for their dominating show in the recently-suspended Indian Premier League. The Yellow Army was second-placed in the points table before the cash-rich T20 league suspended after cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. ALSO READ: 'It is a major confidence boost if you get to play from the first match itself': Avesh Khan Dhoni and Co. redeemed themselves after a poor season last year. Gavaskar was impressed with the 'renewed energy' of the team and wrote about it in his column for Sportstar. “All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad,” Gavaskar wrote. He went on to praise Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke. Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season. “The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings”, he said. “The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now”, he observed. “It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball”, he added.

'CSK looking like the champion': Sunil Gavaskar lauds MS Dhoni and Co.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Ashley Giles has clarified that national duty will take inclination over a rescheduled IPL 2021 if there is a conflict in plans. IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed a week ago after various positive instances of COVID-19 were accounted for. While there has been no authority declaration about IPL 2021's rescheduling, various reports have asserted that the coordinators are taking a look at a window in September.&nbsp;

Addressing the media, Ashley Giles clarified that England's players will be relied upon to offer inclination to national duty over a rescheduled IPL 2021.&nbsp;

England is scheduled to visit Bangladesh and Pakistan preceding the T20 World Cup. This is around a similar time the BCCI is intending to finish the rest of IPL 2021.

"If those tours go ahead I'd expect players to be there. We're planning on the involvement of England players in England matches."

Strangely, had IPL 2021 proceeded according to plan, various key England players might have skipped the two-match Test series against New Zealand, which begins on June 2. The IPL 2021 final was initially scheduled&nbsp;for May 30.

As per Giles, however, things were diverse around there.

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"The New Zealand scenario was very different. Those matches were formalized at the end of January, by which time contracts were signed for players to have full involvement in the IPL."

With the abrupt deferment of IPL 2021, England players Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali are presently serving their compulsory 10-day isolation&nbsp;in government-approved hotels. Every one of them could be in contention&nbsp;for the New Zealand Tests.&nbsp;

Giles, nonetheless, expressed that the players who have gotten back from IPL 2021 would not be rushed back to international cricket.

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"We need to look after them, with the amount of cricket they've got coming up, we're not going to rush or force them back into cricket. Chris Silverwood will work with each and every one of them, as will our medical teams, on what's best for their progress."

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Ashley Giles has clarified that national duty will take inclination over a rescheduled IPL 2021 if there is a conflict in plans.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Ashley Giles has clarified that national duty will take inclination over a rescheduled IPL 2021 if there is a conflict in plans. IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed a week ago after various positive instances of COVID-19 were accounted for. While there has been no authority declaration about IPL 2021's rescheduling, various reports have asserted that the coordinators are taking a look at a window in September. Addressing the media, Ashley Giles clarified that England's players will be relied upon to offer inclination to national duty over a rescheduled IPL 2021. England is scheduled to visit Bangladesh and Pakistan preceding the T20 World Cup. This is around a similar time the BCCI is intending to finish the rest of IPL 2021. "If those tours go ahead I'd expect players to be there. We're planning on the involvement of England players in England matches." Strangely, had IPL 2021 proceeded according to plan, various key England players might have skipped the two-match Test series against New Zealand, which begins on June 2. The IPL 2021 final was initially scheduled for May 30. As per Giles, however, things were diverse around there. ALSO READ: Rahul Dravid names one player ‘who could have merited selection’ for England vs India series "The New Zealand scenario was very different. Those matches were formalized at the end of January, by which time contracts were signed for players to have full involvement in the IPL." With the abrupt deferment of IPL 2021, England players Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali are presently serving their compulsory 10-day isolation in government-approved hotels. Every one of them could be in contention for the New Zealand Tests. Giles, nonetheless, expressed that the players who have gotten back from IPL 2021 would not be rushed back to international cricket. ALSO READ: Babar Azam and Alyssa Healy voted ICC Players of the Month for April 2021 "We need to look after them, with the amount of cricket they've got coming up, we're not going to rush or force them back into cricket. Chris Silverwood will work with each and every one of them, as will our medical teams, on what's best for their progress."

England players unlikely to feature in rescheduled IPL, hints Ashley Giles

Irfan Pathan has said that David Warner's unacceptable captaincy was one of the fundamental reasons behind the Sunrisers Hyderabad's helpless run in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Sunrisers Hyderabad gave over control to Kane Williamson after enduring losses in five of their six matches under David Warner's captaincy. Notwithstanding, the move didn't yield prompt profits as the Orange Army was given a 55-run drubbing to the Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;

During a conversation on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan expressed shock at Sunrises Hyderabad's lifeless shows in IPL 2021 and called attention to that David Warner's captaincy and batting are to be accused generally.

"They surprised us. They were a top-four team for me. SRH's biggest problem was David Warner's captaincy, the way he was managing the team, and the way he was batting. He was batting very cautiously," he said.

"When Kane Williamson was made the captain later, it means franchise was not happy with him, the way he was making the decisions," he added.

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The Sunrisers Hyderabad executives expressed they eased David Warner of his obligations as they needed to go with an overseas all-rounder. With Jonny Bairstow and Kane Williamson in great structure, they didn't have some other alternative yet to avoid Warner with regards to their playing XI and accordingly change the skipper also.

While featuring the absence of involvement with the Sunrisers Hyderabad middle order, Irfan Pathan scrutinized the choice of not playing Kedar Jadhav in the underlying phases of the league.

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"We always talk about SRH that they don't have any experienced players in the middle. Kedar Jadhav did not play at the start although he is an experienced player. They played Suchith for a couple of matches and then again dropped him,"&nbsp;he said.

"They will have to improve their combination and they do not have an out-and-out quick bowler, who can consistently bowl around 140 kph and keep performing on flat pitches," – he signed off. 
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Irfan Pathan has said that David Warner's unacceptable captaincy was one of the fundamental reasons behind the Sunrisers Hyderabad's helpless run in IPL 2021. Sunrisers Hyderabad gave over control to Kane Williamson after enduring losses in five of their six matches under David Warner's captaincy.

Irfan Pathan has said that David Warner's unacceptable captaincy was one of the fundamental reasons behind the Sunrisers Hyderabad's helpless run in IPL 2021. Sunrisers Hyderabad gave over control to Kane Williamson after enduring losses in five of their six matches under David Warner's captaincy. Notwithstanding, the move didn't yield prompt profits as the Orange Army was given a 55-run drubbing to the Rajasthan Royals. During a conversation on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan expressed shock at Sunrises Hyderabad's lifeless shows in IPL 2021 and called attention to that David Warner's captaincy and batting are to be accused generally. "They surprised us. They were a top-four team for me. SRH's biggest problem was David Warner's captaincy, the way he was managing the team, and the way he was batting. He was batting very cautiously," he said. "When Kane Williamson was made the captain later, it means franchise was not happy with him, the way he was making the decisions," he added. ALSO READ: The Hundred: Smriti Mandhana to play for Southern Brave, Harmanpreet to represent Manchester Originals The Sunrisers Hyderabad executives expressed they eased David Warner of his obligations as they needed to go with an overseas all-rounder. With Jonny Bairstow and Kane Williamson in great structure, they didn't have some other alternative yet to avoid Warner with regards to their playing XI and accordingly change the skipper also. While featuring the absence of involvement with the Sunrisers Hyderabad middle order, Irfan Pathan scrutinized the choice of not playing Kedar Jadhav in the underlying phases of the league. ALSO READ: From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19 "We always talk about SRH that they don't have any experienced players in the middle. Kedar Jadhav did not play at the start although he is an experienced player. They played Suchith for a couple of matches and then again dropped him," he said. "They will have to improve their combination and they do not have an out-and-out quick bowler, who can consistently bowl around 140 kph and keep performing on flat pitches," – he signed off.

'David Warner's captaincy was the biggest problem': Irfan Pathan points out SRH's downfall in IPL 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Harshal Patel has uncovered the history of his exciting return to the Indian Premier League. Harshal Patel felt that he wasn't offering the correct abilities to the franchise 'market' in 2018 which prompted an adjustment of outlook and made something happen totally.&nbsp;

In conversation with the Hindustan Times, Harshal Patel stated that for achievements and success, one should be adequately valiant to come up short 'spectacularly', in spite of what others say and trust in.

"It is all individual work, right? It is your journey, people will come and lend you a hand or give you a few words of confidence but at the end of the day, you have to put in the work, be willing to fail spectacularly. If you are brave enough to do that, then only you will get exceptional success. That is what I realized after the last season. In 2018 also, not getting a bid other than Delhi was a kick in the stomach. I realized whatever I was offering the market wasn’t interested. I needed to put myself in a position to win games for the team, which I was doing consistently at the domestic level. I just needed to have that change in mindset. That is what has happened probably in the last year-and-a-half," said Harshal Patel.

Harshal Patel has a rebound story like no other in the IPL. From playing only 7 matches joined in 2019 and 2020 for 5 wickets to featuring in all seven matches in 2021 and getting a whopping 17 wickets, is no mean accomplishment. These 17 wickets came at a professional best average of 15.12 and a strike&nbsp;rate of 9.88. His ability in the death overs made him his skipper's expert weapon, and their opponents’ most feared foe.

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Harshal Patel likewise talked about his on-field discussions with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. With respect to the previous, Harshal Patel uncovered an instant message towards the beginning of the period that caused him to feel certain about the Royal Challengers Bangalore stretch. He additionally hailed Virat Kohli for support of the bowlers to openly execute their arrangements in pressure circumstances.

"The moment I was traded, Virat sent me a message, “welcome back, you are going to play here”. That made a big impact on my confidence and I realized this is a team where I can finally showcase all my skills. He gives you the space to do your thing. Even if you don’t execute at times he understands better than anybody that on a batter’s day, if they get hold of a bowler, you are going to go for runs. Whenever we are unable to execute, or we stray from our plans, when we sit for the review the only talk is about what do we do to stay on the path, how do we stay in the mindset to execute more often than not. We don’t let any other noise come into that environment," said Harshal Patel.

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"Who better to tell you about what’s going on than AB? He doesn’t talk a lot, he will let you do your own thing but if he finds you are out of depth or struggling, he will come up to chat. Before I came into bowl, he has probably seen seven or eight overs; he will give small pointers on what the wicket is doing, what the batters are trying to do, what are the deliveries will work. It is always short and concise chat," Harshal Patel signed off. 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Harshal Patel has uncovered the history of his exciting return to the Indian Premier League. Harshal Patel felt that he wasn't offering the correct abilities to the franchise 'market' in 2018 which prompted an adjustment of outlook and made something happen totally.

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Harshal Patel has uncovered the history of his exciting return to the Indian Premier League. Harshal Patel felt that he wasn't offering the correct abilities to the franchise 'market' in 2018 which prompted an adjustment of outlook and made something happen totally. In conversation with the Hindustan Times, Harshal Patel stated that for achievements and success, one should be adequately valiant to come up short 'spectacularly', in spite of what others say and trust in. "It is all individual work, right? It is your journey, people will come and lend you a hand or give you a few words of confidence but at the end of the day, you have to put in the work, be willing to fail spectacularly. If you are brave enough to do that, then only you will get exceptional success. That is what I realized after the last season. In 2018 also, not getting a bid other than Delhi was a kick in the stomach. I realized whatever I was offering the market wasn’t interested. I needed to put myself in a position to win games for the team, which I was doing consistently at the domestic level. I just needed to have that change in mindset. That is what has happened probably in the last year-and-a-half," said Harshal Patel. Harshal Patel has a rebound story like no other in the IPL. From playing only 7 matches joined in 2019 and 2020 for 5 wickets to featuring in all seven matches in 2021 and getting a whopping 17 wickets, is no mean accomplishment. These 17 wickets came at a professional best average of 15.12 and a strike rate of 9.88. His ability in the death overs made him his skipper's expert weapon, and their opponents’ most feared foe. ALSO READ: 'Remainder of IPL 2021 can't happen in India', says Sourav Ganguly Harshal Patel likewise talked about his on-field discussions with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. With respect to the previous, Harshal Patel uncovered an instant message towards the beginning of the period that caused him to feel certain about the Royal Challengers Bangalore stretch. He additionally hailed Virat Kohli for support of the bowlers to openly execute their arrangements in pressure circumstances. "The moment I was traded, Virat sent me a message, “welcome back, you are going to play here”. That made a big impact on my confidence and I realized this is a team where I can finally showcase all my skills. He gives you the space to do your thing. Even if you don’t execute at times he understands better than anybody that on a batter’s day, if they get hold of a bowler, you are going to go for runs. Whenever we are unable to execute, or we stray from our plans, when we sit for the review the only talk is about what do we do to stay on the path, how do we stay in the mindset to execute more often than not. We don’t let any other noise come into that environment," said Harshal Patel. ALSO READ: From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19 "Who better to tell you about what’s going on than AB? He doesn’t talk a lot, he will let you do your own thing but if he finds you are out of depth or struggling, he will come up to chat. Before I came into bowl, he has probably seen seven or eight overs; he will give small pointers on what the wicket is doing, what the batters are trying to do, what are the deliveries will work. It is always short and concise chat," Harshal Patel signed off.

'Whatever I was offering, IPL market wasn’t interested': Harshal Patel on his dream comeback

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

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

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

The Australian members associated with IPL 2021 are currently in the Maldives after the suspension of the cash-rich T20 league due to a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

However, The Daily Telegraph, on Saturday, had reported that Sunrisers' star David Warner and IPL commentator and former Aussie cricketer Michael Slater engaged in a brawl inside the Taj Coral Resort in the Maldives where the duo is staying.

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According to the reports, Warner and Slater, who are long-time friends, got into a heated argument that went out of hands. But, the pair addressed to these reports and said that there is no truth to it and that the two continue to be really close friends.

"There is absolutely nothing to the rumour mill Buzz. Davie and I are great mates and absolutely zero chance of (having) a fight," Slater reportedly texted a senior journalist of the publication.

"There has been no drama. I don’t know where you get these things from. Unless you were here and have got concrete evidence you can’t write anything. Nothing happened," read Warner's text as per The Daily Telegraph.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to lose over INR 2000 crore (US$ 217 million) of the broadcast and sponsorship money from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across teams.

The BCCI was forced to postpone the IPL 2021 after multiple cases of COVID-19 were reported among players and support staff from Ahmedabad and New Delhi in the last couple of days.

The Australian members associated with IPL 2021 are currently in the Maldives after the suspension of the cash-rich T20 league due to a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble.

The Australian members associated with IPL 2021 are currently in the Maldives after the suspension of the cash-rich T20 league due to a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble. However, The Daily Telegraph, on Saturday, had reported that Sunrisers' star David Warner and IPL commentator and former Aussie cricketer Michael Slater engaged in a brawl inside the Taj Coral Resort in the Maldives where the duo is staying. ALSO READ: BCCI set to incur losses of over USD 217 million after IPL 2021 postponement According to the reports, Warner and Slater, who are long-time friends, got into a heated argument that went out of hands. But, the pair addressed to these reports and said that there is no truth to it and that the two continue to be really close friends. "There is absolutely nothing to the rumour mill Buzz. Davie and I are great mates and absolutely zero chance of (having) a fight," Slater reportedly texted a senior journalist of the publication. "There has been no drama. I don’t know where you get these things from. Unless you were here and have got concrete evidence you can’t write anything. Nothing happened," read Warner's text as per The Daily Telegraph. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to lose over INR 2000 crore (US$ 217 million) of the broadcast and sponsorship money from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, which was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases across teams. The BCCI was forced to postpone the IPL 2021 after multiple cases of COVID-19 were reported among players and support staff from Ahmedabad and New Delhi in the last couple of days.

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