Sunil Gavaskar has believed that the pressing factor of developing assumptions following an effective Test debut in Australia might be burdening Shubman Gill.&nbsp;

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Shubman Gill was among the numerous novices in the Indian group who stood out in the Test series in Australia. In three Tests, Shubman Gill amassed 291 runs at an average of 51.80 with two fifties. His best of 91 came in the memorable Test win at the Gabba.&nbsp; 
In any case, Shubman Gill battled for familiarity with the home series against England. The 21-year-old oversaw just 119 runs in four Tests at an average of 19.83 with a best of 50.&nbsp;

After a noteworthy Test debut in Australia, Shubman Gill tracked down the going extreme in the home series against England. He didn't look agreeable against the ball that wasn't going onto the bat. However, he was so acceptable Down Under that Team India are probably going to back him as Rohit Sharma's initial accomplice, regardless of Mayank Agarwal discovering some form in the IPL.

Translating Shubman Gill's battles, Sunil Gavaskar revealed to Star Sports that things have changed for the youngster after the accomplishment in Australia and he needs to adjust in like manner. As indicated by Sunil Gavaskar:

“I think what I feel about Shubman Gill is that suddenly, the pressure of expectation is getting to him. Before this, it was different. He was just a young promising newcomer, but now with the performances in Australia, the expectation is that he is going to score, and maybe that pressure of expectation is weighing him down."

"He just needs to relax. He is just a 21-year-old kid. There will be failures and he has to learn from those failures. He's just got to open and play freely, without worrying about expectations. The runs will come if he plays his natural game. Trying to play across the line and trying to score off every delivery because of the pressure of expectation, he's actually getting himself out."

After a helpless Test series against England, Shubman Gill's troubles with the bat proceeded in IPL 2021 also. Opening the innings for the Kolkata Knight Riders, he neglected to furnish the franchisee with the ideal fast beginnings at the top order. He played seven matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021, yet just oversaw 132 runs at a hit pace of 117.85 with a best of 43. Last season, Shubman Gill figured out how to score up 440 runs in 14 games. Notwithstanding, he stayed under the scanner over his helpless strike rate of 117.96. 
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Sunil Gavaskar has believed that the pressing factor of developing assumptions following an effective Test debut in Australia might be burdening Shubman Gill. ALSO READ: 'Had only heard about it': Abhimanyu Easwaran on training with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara Shubman Gill was among the numerous novices in the Indian group who stood out in the Test series in Australia.

Sunil Gavaskar has believed that the pressing factor of developing assumptions following an effective Test debut in Australia might be burdening Shubman Gill. ALSO READ: 'Had only heard about it': Abhimanyu Easwaran on training with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara Shubman Gill was among the numerous novices in the Indian group who stood out in the Test series in Australia. In three Tests, Shubman Gill amassed 291 runs at an average of 51.80 with two fifties. His best of 91 came in the memorable Test win at the Gabba. In any case, Shubman Gill battled for familiarity with the home series against England. The 21-year-old oversaw just 119 runs in four Tests at an average of 19.83 with a best of 50. After a noteworthy Test debut in Australia, Shubman Gill tracked down the going extreme in the home series against England. He didn't look agreeable against the ball that wasn't going onto the bat. However, he was so acceptable Down Under that Team India are probably going to back him as Rohit Sharma's initial accomplice, regardless of Mayank Agarwal discovering some form in the IPL. Translating Shubman Gill's battles, Sunil Gavaskar revealed to Star Sports that things have changed for the youngster after the accomplishment in Australia and he needs to adjust in like manner. As indicated by Sunil Gavaskar: “I think what I feel about Shubman Gill is that suddenly, the pressure of expectation is getting to him. Before this, it was different. He was just a young promising newcomer, but now with the performances in Australia, the expectation is that he is going to score, and maybe that pressure of expectation is weighing him down." "He just needs to relax. He is just a 21-year-old kid. There will be failures and he has to learn from those failures. He's just got to open and play freely, without worrying about expectations. The runs will come if he plays his natural game. Trying to play across the line and trying to score off every delivery because of the pressure of expectation, he's actually getting himself out." After a helpless Test series against England, Shubman Gill's troubles with the bat proceeded in IPL 2021 also. Opening the innings for the Kolkata Knight Riders, he neglected to furnish the franchisee with the ideal fast beginnings at the top order. He played seven matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021, yet just oversaw 132 runs at a hit pace of 117.85 with a best of 43. Last season, Shubman Gill figured out how to score up 440 runs in 14 games. Notwithstanding, he stayed under the scanner over his helpless strike rate of 117.96.

'The pressure of expectation is weighing him down' - Sunil Gavaskar on Shubman Gill's batting despondency

Rajasthan Royals pacer Mustafizur Rahman thinks that it's hard to continually bounce starting with one bio-secure bubble then onto the next. Mustafizur Rahman said on Saturday that living in quarantine is 'very tiring' and is deteriorating as the days pass by.&nbsp;

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Mustafizur Rahman has been living in a bio-secure bubble for as far back as five months. He had quite recently a concise break from this way of life after the series against the West Indies this year. He is at present in isolation in the wake of getting back to Bangladesh following the deferment of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

The left-arm pacer regretted being limited to a solitary space for quite a long time. He likewise said the battles are something very similar while playing in the IPL and worldwide cricket.

''It is very tiring living continuously in the bio-bubble and it is getting difficult day-by-day it is all the same COVID-19 protocols, whether it is international cricket or IPL and it is difficult for everyone," Mustafizur Rahman told Cricbuzz.

"But there is nothing I can do. I was in a bio-secure bubble in India and I'm now doing quarantine here. We have not traveled like other passengers. After a member of one team was found positive, we were locked in one room for nearly five to six days. We later came in the plane that was rented for us,'' – he added.

Mustafizur Rahman should live inside a bio-secure bubble indeed during Bangladesh's ODI series against Sri Lanka, which starts on May 23. The Bangladesh Cricket Board made a frantic endeavour to organize an unwinding in the isolate conventions for him without much of any result.&nbsp;

Discussing his spell with the Rajasthan Royals, Mustafizur Rahman said he was happy with his exhibition, which included 8 wickets across 7 games at an average of 28.00. He likewise hailed the RR head of cricket Kumar Sangakkara and his teammates for causing him to feel great during IPL 2021.

"The rhythm was very good and I was able to do whatever I wanted to. I tried my best on my part and now it is up to you to judge how I fared. RR had given me a priority and I am happy that they gave me the chance to bowl with the new ball. I tried my best to meet their expectations," - he said.

"I knew Sangakkara from my Dhaka Dynamites days and I knew what he expects from me. Everyone else helped me to be comfortable in the dressing room," – he added.&nbsp; 
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Rajasthan Royals pacer Mustafizur Rahman thinks that it's hard to continually bounce starting with one bio-secure bubble then onto the next. Mustafizur Rahman said on Saturday that living in quarantine is 'very tiring' and is deteriorating as the days pass by.

Rajasthan Royals pacer Mustafizur Rahman thinks that it's hard to continually bounce starting with one bio-secure bubble then onto the next. Mustafizur Rahman said on Saturday that living in quarantine is 'very tiring' and is deteriorating as the days pass by. ALSO READ: 'Money talks': Mark Butcher on whether IPL can find a window this year Mustafizur Rahman has been living in a bio-secure bubble for as far back as five months. He had quite recently a concise break from this way of life after the series against the West Indies this year. He is at present in isolation in the wake of getting back to Bangladesh following the deferment of IPL 2021. The left-arm pacer regretted being limited to a solitary space for quite a long time. He likewise said the battles are something very similar while playing in the IPL and worldwide cricket. ''It is very tiring living continuously in the bio-bubble and it is getting difficult day-by-day it is all the same COVID-19 protocols, whether it is international cricket or IPL and it is difficult for everyone," Mustafizur Rahman told Cricbuzz. "But there is nothing I can do. I was in a bio-secure bubble in India and I'm now doing quarantine here. We have not traveled like other passengers. After a member of one team was found positive, we were locked in one room for nearly five to six days. We later came in the plane that was rented for us,'' – he added. Mustafizur Rahman should live inside a bio-secure bubble indeed during Bangladesh's ODI series against Sri Lanka, which starts on May 23. The Bangladesh Cricket Board made a frantic endeavour to organize an unwinding in the isolate conventions for him without much of any result. Discussing his spell with the Rajasthan Royals, Mustafizur Rahman said he was happy with his exhibition, which included 8 wickets across 7 games at an average of 28.00. He likewise hailed the RR head of cricket Kumar Sangakkara and his teammates for causing him to feel great during IPL 2021. "The rhythm was very good and I was able to do whatever I wanted to. I tried my best on my part and now it is up to you to judge how I fared. RR had given me a priority and I am happy that they gave me the chance to bowl with the new ball. I tried my best to meet their expectations," - he said. "I knew Sangakkara from my Dhaka Dynamites days and I knew what he expects from me. Everyone else helped me to be comfortable in the dressing room," – he added.

IPL 2021: Bio-bubbles are 'very tiring', says Mustafizur Rahman

Mark Butcher accepts there is no conceivable window accessible for the BCCI to lead the rest of the IPL this year given the pressed international schedule. Nonetheless, he won't be astonished if the coordinators of the IPL get everything they might want, given the measure of cash riding on the competition.&nbsp;

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The IPL was deferred inconclusively after instances of the Coronavirus rose up out of different franchises.&nbsp;

Mark Butcher as of late said something regarding whether the IPL can be directed for this present year and told Cricket.com:

"My thinking is I don't think you can (Complete the IPL this year). The T20 World Cup will hopefully be in India in October. The Indian cricket team is going to be in England… June, July August. All international sides will have their warm-ups, matches, tours, etc. in preparation for the World Cup. And then the international calendar rolls on."

"Money talks at the end of the day. But as I said, the rest of the international teams have got schedules and build-up to the World Cup. And you have to factor in that it isn't about just flying in to play the matches. You have to quarantine when you get there and get back," – he added.

Everybody knows that the IPL is a cash turning machine for the BCCI and the coordinators depend vigorously on it for income. Sourav Ganguly, the BCCI president, as of late assessed the amount of a loss they would cause if the IPL season isn't finished.

"If we fail to complete the IPL, the loss will be close to Rs 2,500 crore. That is going by early estimates,” Sourav Ganguly.

The BCCI is allegedly taking a gander at a window around September to play the rest of the competition. Sourav Ganguly likewise alluded to something similar however added that it's a long interaction and they will gradually begin working on getting the league in the groove again. 
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Mark Butcher accepts there is no conceivable window accessible for the BCCI to lead the rest of the IPL this year given the pressed international schedule. Nonetheless, he won't be astonished if the coordinators of the IPL get everything they might want, given the measure of cash riding on the competition.

Mark Butcher accepts there is no conceivable window accessible for the BCCI to lead the rest of the IPL this year given the pressed international schedule. Nonetheless, he won't be astonished if the coordinators of the IPL get everything they might want, given the measure of cash riding on the competition. ALSO READ: 'Their offer has not been discussed yet': BCCI treasurer on English counties hosting IPL The IPL was deferred inconclusively after instances of the Coronavirus rose up out of different franchises. Mark Butcher as of late said something regarding whether the IPL can be directed for this present year and told Cricket.com: "My thinking is I don't think you can (Complete the IPL this year). The T20 World Cup will hopefully be in India in October. The Indian cricket team is going to be in England… June, July August. All international sides will have their warm-ups, matches, tours, etc. in preparation for the World Cup. And then the international calendar rolls on." "Money talks at the end of the day. But as I said, the rest of the international teams have got schedules and build-up to the World Cup. And you have to factor in that it isn't about just flying in to play the matches. You have to quarantine when you get there and get back," – he added. Everybody knows that the IPL is a cash turning machine for the BCCI and the coordinators depend vigorously on it for income. Sourav Ganguly, the BCCI president, as of late assessed the amount of a loss they would cause if the IPL season isn't finished. "If we fail to complete the IPL, the loss will be close to Rs 2,500 crore. That is going by early estimates,” Sourav Ganguly. The BCCI is allegedly taking a gander at a window around September to play the rest of the competition. Sourav Ganguly likewise alluded to something similar however added that it's a long interaction and they will gradually begin working on getting the league in the groove again.

'Money talks': Mark Butcher on whether IPL can find a window this year

Indian Premier League 2021 was suspended halfway after cases emerged in the bio-secure bubble. However, there were some exciting matches with spectacular performances from the players. Among these players, some overseas cricketers left a lasting impact on their respective franchises.&nbsp;

Former Indian opener-turned commentator Aakash Chopra assembled his best XI of foreign players who are involved in the recently-suspended IPL 2021.&nbsp;

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"I have picked Faf du Plessis first. He has batted amazingly well, scored runs consistently and at a good pace. I think with him will be Jos Buttler. His real form was seen in the 124-run knock against SRH. He was a little hot and cold before that but it was not that he was getting out for five runs. I have kept Moeen Ali at No.3. He made good contributions when he was sent to bat at No.3. At No.4, I have got Glenn Maxwell. RCB started to play him at No.4. We thought he will get stuck on the Chennai pitch but he batted well," said Chopra on his Youtube channel.

"At No.5, I have kept AB de Villiers. He is not your No.5 but when RCB kept him there, we all were surprised. At No.6, the start was slow, there was a knock of 40-odd but then the 87 against CSK, Kieron Pollard became the lord of the Kotla," Chopra continued.

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"At No.7, I have got Andre Russell. One day when they were 31/5, he demolished the attack. He took wickets as well and even took five wickets in an innings against Mumbai," added Chopra.

"After that, I have kept Chris Morris. Whichever encounters Rajasthan won, his performance has been good, somewhere wickets and runs at other times. They were important runs. It might have been a short knock but a match-winning one. I was confused between Pat Cummins and Sam Curran, I am going with Sam Curran for the simple reason that he is value for money. He does better than his abilities.”

"At No.10, I have got Rashid. I thought about Narine and didn't find any other good spinner in the overseas contingent. In the end, I have kept Trent Boult," signed off Chopra.

Akash Chopra's best overseas XI: Faf du Plessis, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Chris Morris, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult

Indian Premier League 2021 was suspended halfway after cases emerged in the bio-secure bubble. However, there were some exciting matches with spectacular performances from the players.

Indian Premier League 2021 was suspended halfway after cases emerged in the bio-secure bubble. However, there were some exciting matches with spectacular performances from the players. Among these players, some overseas cricketers left a lasting impact on their respective franchises. Former Indian opener-turned commentator Aakash Chopra assembled his best XI of foreign players who are involved in the recently-suspended IPL 2021. ALSO READ: Rajasthan Royals pacer Chetan Sakariya's father passes away after contracting COVID-19 "I have picked Faf du Plessis first. He has batted amazingly well, scored runs consistently and at a good pace. I think with him will be Jos Buttler. His real form was seen in the 124-run knock against SRH. He was a little hot and cold before that but it was not that he was getting out for five runs. I have kept Moeen Ali at No.3. He made good contributions when he was sent to bat at No.3. At No.4, I have got Glenn Maxwell. RCB started to play him at No.4. We thought he will get stuck on the Chennai pitch but he batted well," said Chopra on his Youtube channel. "At No.5, I have kept AB de Villiers. He is not your No.5 but when RCB kept him there, we all were surprised. At No.6, the start was slow, there was a knock of 40-odd but then the 87 against CSK, Kieron Pollard became the lord of the Kotla," Chopra continued. IN PICS| From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19 "At No.7, I have got Andre Russell. One day when they were 31/5, he demolished the attack. He took wickets as well and even took five wickets in an innings against Mumbai," added Chopra. "After that, I have kept Chris Morris. Whichever encounters Rajasthan won, his performance has been good, somewhere wickets and runs at other times. They were important runs. It might have been a short knock but a match-winning one. I was confused between Pat Cummins and Sam Curran, I am going with Sam Curran for the simple reason that he is value for money. He does better than his abilities.” "At No.10, I have got Rashid. I thought about Narine and didn't find any other good spinner in the overseas contingent. In the end, I have kept Trent Boult," signed off Chopra. Akash Chopra's best overseas XI: Faf du Plessis, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Chris Morris, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult

From AB de Villiers to Sam Curran: Aakash Chopra picks his best overseas XI of IPL 2021

Shreevats Goswami has opened up on the captaincy change in the franchise, saying the previous captain David Warner was was not happy after being deprived of the captaincy. Nonetheless, as per Shreevats Goswami, David Warner acknowledged the shift following a couple of days.&nbsp;

SunRisers Hyderabad went through unrest both on and off the field in the now-suspended IPL 2021. They won only one of the seven games played, and David Warner – who has been their foundation for a very long time at this point – was replaced&nbsp;by Kane Williamson as the skipper after the sixth match. The 34-year-old Aussie was even dropped for the tie against the Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;

Shreevats Goswami saw every one of these advancements from lacking elbow room. He conceded that while this huge change didn't actually trouble the remainder of the SRH squad, it influenced David Warner however much it did the intense 'Orange Army' in the country. Goswami further added that Warner played the ideal 12th man during the Rajasthan Royals match in Delhi.

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“It was officially announced to the team a day before the game. Again this was the management’s decision, we actually don’t have a say and we don’t worry about what’s going on, who’s getting dropped, and who’s not. It might have affected David but it didn’t really affect the rest. Even David was fine after a couple of days, it’s a team game, you can’t let your negativity out and ruin the whole structure. – he said in a conversation with Sportskeeda.

“So I am sure there must have been a few people who were taken aback, but nobody expressed it...Warner was doing the drinks and taking things into the ground. He’s a passionate cricketer, even if he was dropped, he was doing the 12th man&nbsp;duties very well,” – he added.

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While Goswami expressed he didn't detect such a conflict between the skipper and the management over dropping Manish Pandey, many trusts it was David Warner's remarks on that choice that prompted his omission. Manish Pandey played the initial three games with an unobtrusive strike rate and was dropped for the following two. It was anything but a simple change in management, for David Warner and Kane Williamson without a doubt have various ways to deal with life. Shreevats Goswami likewise repeated comparative opinions.

"They are two different personalities and two different personalities go about captaincy in two different ways. David is more aggressive and Kane is more calm and collected – that’s the only difference, otherwise, it’s just bringing the bowlers at the right time. I have only played under Kane, so I can’t compare," – he signed off.&nbsp; 
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Shreevats Goswami has opened up on the captaincy change in the franchise, saying the previous captain David Warner was was not happy after being deprived of the captaincy.

Shreevats Goswami has opened up on the captaincy change in the franchise, saying the previous captain David Warner was was not happy after being deprived of the captaincy. Nonetheless, as per Shreevats Goswami, David Warner acknowledged the shift following a couple of days. SunRisers Hyderabad went through unrest both on and off the field in the now-suspended IPL 2021. They won only one of the seven games played, and David Warner – who has been their foundation for a very long time at this point – was replaced by Kane Williamson as the skipper after the sixth match. The 34-year-old Aussie was even dropped for the tie against the Rajasthan Royals. Shreevats Goswami saw every one of these advancements from lacking elbow room. He conceded that while this huge change didn't actually trouble the remainder of the SRH squad, it influenced David Warner however much it did the intense 'Orange Army' in the country. Goswami further added that Warner played the ideal 12th man during the Rajasthan Royals match in Delhi. ALSO READ: '360 degree is the perfect name': Virender Sehwag lauds AB de Villiers “It was officially announced to the team a day before the game. Again this was the management’s decision, we actually don’t have a say and we don’t worry about what’s going on, who’s getting dropped, and who’s not. It might have affected David but it didn’t really affect the rest. Even David was fine after a couple of days, it’s a team game, you can’t let your negativity out and ruin the whole structure. – he said in a conversation with Sportskeeda. “So I am sure there must have been a few people who were taken aback, but nobody expressed it...Warner was doing the drinks and taking things into the ground. He’s a passionate cricketer, even if he was dropped, he was doing the 12th man duties very well,” – he added. ALSO READ: 'He's got a lot in his arsenal': Curtly Ambrose optimistic of Jasprit Bumrah getting 400 Test wickets While Goswami expressed he didn't detect such a conflict between the skipper and the management over dropping Manish Pandey, many trusts it was David Warner's remarks on that choice that prompted his omission. Manish Pandey played the initial three games with an unobtrusive strike rate and was dropped for the following two. It was anything but a simple change in management, for David Warner and Kane Williamson without a doubt have various ways to deal with life. Shreevats Goswami likewise repeated comparative opinions. "They are two different personalities and two different personalities go about captaincy in two different ways. David is more aggressive and Kane is more calm and collected – that’s the only difference, otherwise, it’s just bringing the bowlers at the right time. I have only played under Kane, so I can’t compare," – he signed off.

'It might have affected David': Shreevats Goswami opened up on the leadership change in SRH

AB de Villiers, despite retiring from international cricket three years ago, continues to perform well in the Indian Premier League. The form he exhibited in IPL 2021 shows that he still has it in him. The South African took RCB out of several sticky positions and delivered a win.&nbsp;

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In seven matches, De Villiers smashed three half-centuries and chased or posed some heavy targets for the team. There are still some doubts of him returning on the international stage, however, he still has the capacity to bolster Proteas' batting attack.&nbsp;

Virender Sehwag lauded the South African legend and felt that the tag of 'Mr.360' suits AB de Villiers for his heroic knocks.&nbsp;

"People may forget his real name, but will always remember Mr. 360 degree. I don't think we need to give him any other name because how many can you even come up with. 360 degree is a good enough name. In the match against Delhi Capitals, when he left a few balls from Marcus Stoinis outside off-stump, he realised he left a wrong ball. Off the next ball, he went outside off, and even though he was expecting a similar delivery, it was a short-pitched ball and he hit a six," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.

"Only AB de Villiers could have done that. Had there been any other batsman, he would have gone outside off and instead ducked to the short ball or may have gotten out. I think only de Villiers could have connected. So, no need to look for any more adjectives or songs or poems. 360 degree is the perfect name," Sehwag said.

AB de Villiers, despite retiring from international cricket three years ago, continues to perform well in the Indian Premier League. The form he exhibited in IPL 2021 shows that he still has it in him.

AB de Villiers, despite retiring from international cricket three years ago, continues to perform well in the Indian Premier League. The form he exhibited in IPL 2021 shows that he still has it in him. The South African took RCB out of several sticky positions and delivered a win. ALSO READ: 'Virat has always been supportive': Mohammed Shami talks about India's successful fast-bowling unit In seven matches, De Villiers smashed three half-centuries and chased or posed some heavy targets for the team. There are still some doubts of him returning on the international stage, however, he still has the capacity to bolster Proteas' batting attack. Virender Sehwag lauded the South African legend and felt that the tag of 'Mr.360' suits AB de Villiers for his heroic knocks. "People may forget his real name, but will always remember Mr. 360 degree. I don't think we need to give him any other name because how many can you even come up with. 360 degree is a good enough name. In the match against Delhi Capitals, when he left a few balls from Marcus Stoinis outside off-stump, he realised he left a wrong ball. Off the next ball, he went outside off, and even though he was expecting a similar delivery, it was a short-pitched ball and he hit a six," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. "Only AB de Villiers could have done that. Had there been any other batsman, he would have gone outside off and instead ducked to the short ball or may have gotten out. I think only de Villiers could have connected. So, no need to look for any more adjectives or songs or poems. 360 degree is the perfect name," Sehwag said.

'360 degree is the perfect name': Virender Sehwag lauds AB de Villiers

Delhi Capitals pace bowler Avesh Khan who also plays domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh has said that in spite of the fact that he has been performing admirably in domestic cricket as of late, it is the IPL that has carried him into the spotlight.&nbsp;

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The 24-year-old Avesh Khan was named as a backup in the Indian squad for the Test visit through England. Prior, he guaranteed 14 wickets in eight matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Avesh Khan got 28 wickets in five Ranji Trophy matches in the 2019-20 season and furthermore guaranteed 14 wickets in five matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season.

"I have been doing well in domestic cricket over the past two seasons, but IPL has got me into the limelight. In Mushtaq Ali to this year, I took 14 wickets in five matches." – Avesh Khan

Experienced South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was the head of the Delhi Capitals assault. But, with the lead bowler looking out of form Avesh Khan lifted his game and thought of some exemplary exhibitions.&nbsp;

Pondering his noteworthy bowling in IPL 2021 preceding the league was suspended inconclusively attributable to a spate of COVID-19 breaks in the bio-secure bubble of a few teams, Avesh Khan said:

"I played all the matches (for Delhi Capitals) this time, so I was definitely feeling very confident. I bowled very well. The team also won matches. We were at the top of the table, so I was feeling very confident." – he said.

"I got a responsibility, and I utilized it very well. I bowled at every stage – with the new ball, middle overs, and death overs. The team's coaches and the captain gave me a lot of confidence, so whatever situation I got, I did really well every time.” – he added.

The Madhya Pradesh quick bowler conceded that doing great in the IPL can do miracles to a player's certainty and self-belief. Avesh Khan clarified:

"Confidence in IPL helps. If you do well there, your confidence goes up. Focus improves and importantly, you learn to do well under pressure. We get the belief that we can do well at the international level, in Test matches too."

Aside from his endeavors in the IPL, Avesh Khan has likewise featured in 26 first-class matches, asserting 100 wickets at an average of 23.01. 
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Delhi Capitals pace bowler Avesh Khan who also plays domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh has said that in spite of the fact that he has been performing admirably in domestic cricket as of late, it is the IPL that has carried him into the spotlight.

Delhi Capitals pace bowler Avesh Khan who also plays domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh has said that in spite of the fact that he has been performing admirably in domestic cricket as of late, it is the IPL that has carried him into the spotlight. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: 'Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman': Irfan Pathan The 24-year-old Avesh Khan was named as a backup in the Indian squad for the Test visit through England. Prior, he guaranteed 14 wickets in eight matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021. Avesh Khan got 28 wickets in five Ranji Trophy matches in the 2019-20 season and furthermore guaranteed 14 wickets in five matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season. "I have been doing well in domestic cricket over the past two seasons, but IPL has got me into the limelight. In Mushtaq Ali to this year, I took 14 wickets in five matches." – Avesh Khan Experienced South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was the head of the Delhi Capitals assault. But, with the lead bowler looking out of form Avesh Khan lifted his game and thought of some exemplary exhibitions. Pondering his noteworthy bowling in IPL 2021 preceding the league was suspended inconclusively attributable to a spate of COVID-19 breaks in the bio-secure bubble of a few teams, Avesh Khan said: "I played all the matches (for Delhi Capitals) this time, so I was definitely feeling very confident. I bowled very well. The team also won matches. We were at the top of the table, so I was feeling very confident." – he said. "I got a responsibility, and I utilized it very well. I bowled at every stage – with the new ball, middle overs, and death overs. The team's coaches and the captain gave me a lot of confidence, so whatever situation I got, I did really well every time.” – he added. The Madhya Pradesh quick bowler conceded that doing great in the IPL can do miracles to a player's certainty and self-belief. Avesh Khan clarified: "Confidence in IPL helps. If you do well there, your confidence goes up. Focus improves and importantly, you learn to do well under pressure. We get the belief that we can do well at the international level, in Test matches too." Aside from his endeavors in the IPL, Avesh Khan has likewise featured in 26 first-class matches, asserting 100 wickets at an average of 23.01.

IPL 2021: 'If you do well in IPL, your confidence goes up': Avesh Khan

Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer will remain back in India accordingly. The player from New Zealand will miss the charter flight to his country and will have to stay back isolating in India until he recuperates.&nbsp;

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One flight conveying New Zealand players, support staff, and analysts has effectively left for Auckland. The other is planned to fly out not long after being deferred before because of logistical reasons.&nbsp;

Be that as it may, Tim Seifert won't be on the second trip subsequent to bombing his pre-takeoff COVID-19 tests, with New Zealand Cricket CEO David White declaring the equivalent through an authority explanation.

“It’s really unfortunate for Tim and we’ll do everything for him that we can from this end. Hopefully, he will be able to test negative and be cleared and approved for discharge as soon as he’s well again. Since receiving the news we’ve organized support for Tim and have also — via the Players Association — been in contact with his family to ensure they’re kept fully informed and updated on developments,” David White said.

The 26-year-old, who bombed the two of his RT-PCR tests which were essential for pre-takeoff conventions, was taken into isolation subsequently. New Zealand cricket affirmed Tim Seifert is encountering moderate symptoms.&nbsp;

The New Zealand Cricket additionally expressed that Tim Seifert is going through treatment and will serve a legal time of quarantine in India. He will venture out to New Zealand once he tests negative, prior to going through an obligatory 14-day time of oversaw isolation.

Tim Seifert is the third Kolkata Knight Riders player after Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier to test positive for the virus.

The New Zealand Cricket affirmed that the player is at present anticipating his transfer to Chennai, where he will be treated in a similar hospital where Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has been remaining since testing positive for COVID-19 recently. 
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Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer will remain back in India accordingly. The player from New Zealand will miss the charter flight to his country and will have to stay back isolating in India until he recuperates.

Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer will remain back in India accordingly. The player from New Zealand will miss the charter flight to his country and will have to stay back isolating in India until he recuperates. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: 'Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman': Irfan Pathan One flight conveying New Zealand players, support staff, and analysts has effectively left for Auckland. The other is planned to fly out not long after being deferred before because of logistical reasons. Be that as it may, Tim Seifert won't be on the second trip subsequent to bombing his pre-takeoff COVID-19 tests, with New Zealand Cricket CEO David White declaring the equivalent through an authority explanation. “It’s really unfortunate for Tim and we’ll do everything for him that we can from this end. Hopefully, he will be able to test negative and be cleared and approved for discharge as soon as he’s well again. Since receiving the news we’ve organized support for Tim and have also — via the Players Association — been in contact with his family to ensure they’re kept fully informed and updated on developments,” David White said. The 26-year-old, who bombed the two of his RT-PCR tests which were essential for pre-takeoff conventions, was taken into isolation subsequently. New Zealand cricket affirmed Tim Seifert is encountering moderate symptoms. The New Zealand Cricket additionally expressed that Tim Seifert is going through treatment and will serve a legal time of quarantine in India. He will venture out to New Zealand once he tests negative, prior to going through an obligatory 14-day time of oversaw isolation. Tim Seifert is the third Kolkata Knight Riders player after Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier to test positive for the virus. The New Zealand Cricket affirmed that the player is at present anticipating his transfer to Chennai, where he will be treated in a similar hospital where Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has been remaining since testing positive for COVID-19 recently.

IPL 2021: Tim Seifert tests positive for COVID-19, bound to miss charter flight to New Zealand

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has vowed a monetary donation to Gurgaon-based cause the Hemkund Foundation for COVID-19 relief work. 

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The Delhi Capitals captain took to his Twitter handle to communicate his perspectives on the staggering second wave of the pandemic.&nbsp; Rishabh Pant passed on his fortitude with the dispossessed families and adulated the front-line workers for their contributions.

"Friends, the scale of despair across our country has been immense and something I have been deeply affected by. As someone who has seen personal loss up close, my heart goes out to all the families who have suffered over the past year and I pray for the souls of those who have left us," Rishab Pant.

"One of the most important aspects I have learned from sport is the power of working together as a team for a common cause. I salute our frontline workers. who have been working tirelessly to help India throughout the past year.&nbsp;However, the cause of helping India overcome these unprecedented times needs all our collective efforts," he added.

"I am supporting the Hemkunt Foundation through a monetary donation that will help provide O2 cylinders with beds, Covid-relief kits, and much more to those suffering across the country. I am especially keen to work with organizations providing medical aid and support to rural India and non-metro cities, which do not have the capacity of medical infrastructure than that of the major cities," asserted Pant.

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Rishabh Pant joins Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya and

Krunal Pandya, among others, who have contributed to the cause. Rishabh Pant likewise encouraged his supporters to go along with him in adding to relief work by whatever implies, including spreading mindfulness about inoculation programs.

"I urge everyone to contribute in their own way so that we can help reach the remotest parts of the country and spread awareness about COVID relief and vaccination programs being run by the central and state governments. Please remember to stay safe, follow safety protocols, and get vaccinated, when possible," Pant signed off.

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has vowed a monetary donation to Gurgaon-based cause the Hemkund Foundation for COVID-19 relief work. ALSO READ: From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19 The Delhi Capitals captain took to his Twitter handle to communicate his perspectives on the staggering second wave of the pandemic.

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has vowed a monetary donation to Gurgaon-based cause the Hemkund Foundation for COVID-19 relief work. ALSO READ: From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19 The Delhi Capitals captain took to his Twitter handle to communicate his perspectives on the staggering second wave of the pandemic. Rishabh Pant passed on his fortitude with the dispossessed families and adulated the front-line workers for their contributions. "Friends, the scale of despair across our country has been immense and something I have been deeply affected by. As someone who has seen personal loss up close, my heart goes out to all the families who have suffered over the past year and I pray for the souls of those who have left us," Rishab Pant. "One of the most important aspects I have learned from sport is the power of working together as a team for a common cause. I salute our frontline workers. who have been working tirelessly to help India throughout the past year. However, the cause of helping India overcome these unprecedented times needs all our collective efforts," he added. "I am supporting the Hemkunt Foundation through a monetary donation that will help provide O2 cylinders with beds, Covid-relief kits, and much more to those suffering across the country. I am especially keen to work with organizations providing medical aid and support to rural India and non-metro cities, which do not have the capacity of medical infrastructure than that of the major cities," asserted Pant. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/x1mm9cunah — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 8, 2021 × Rishabh Pant joins Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, among others, who have contributed to the cause. Rishabh Pant likewise encouraged his supporters to go along with him in adding to relief work by whatever implies, including spreading mindfulness about inoculation programs. "I urge everyone to contribute in their own way so that we can help reach the remotest parts of the country and spread awareness about COVID relief and vaccination programs being run by the central and state governments. Please remember to stay safe, follow safety protocols, and get vaccinated, when possible," Pant signed off.

Rishabh Pant has vowed a monetary donation for COVID relief

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Prasidh Krishna tested positive for dreaded coronavirus. The Indian pacer is now the fourth member in the KKR contingent to have tested positive. Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier and Tim Seifert are already under isolation after getting infected.&nbsp;

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However, details of Prasidh Krishna's whereabouts and whether he is isolating or not could not be confirmed. A day earlier, the 25-year-old was named as one of the standby players along with Abhimanyu Easwaran, Avesh Khan, and Arzan Nagwaswalla.&nbsp;

Krishna made his international debut in the ODI series against England where the bowler picked up six wickets in three matches.&nbsp;

The likes of Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Amit Mishra, Wriddhiman Saha tested positive for the virus while CSK bowling coach L Balaji and batting coach Mike Hussey also returned positive for the virus in the past couple of days.&nbsp;

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced the postponement of IPL 2021 as it said an emergency meeting led to the unanimous decision to defer the lucrative T20 tournament with immediate effect while adding the board doesn't want to compromise on the safety of the players, staff and participants involved in IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Prasidh Krishna tested positive for dreaded coronavirus. The Indian pacer is now the fourth member in the KKR contingent to have tested positive.

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Prasidh Krishna tested positive for dreaded coronavirus. The Indian pacer is now the fourth member in the KKR contingent to have tested positive. Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier and Tim Seifert are already under isolation after getting infected. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Tim Seifert tests positive for COVID-19, bound to miss charter flight to New Zealand However, details of Prasidh Krishna's whereabouts and whether he is isolating or not could not be confirmed. A day earlier, the 25-year-old was named as one of the standby players along with Abhimanyu Easwaran, Avesh Khan, and Arzan Nagwaswalla. Krishna made his international debut in the ODI series against England where the bowler picked up six wickets in three matches. The likes of Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Amit Mishra, Wriddhiman Saha tested positive for the virus while CSK bowling coach L Balaji and batting coach Mike Hussey also returned positive for the virus in the past couple of days. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced the postponement of IPL 2021 as it said an emergency meeting led to the unanimous decision to defer the lucrative T20 tournament with immediate effect while adding the board doesn't want to compromise on the safety of the players, staff and participants involved in IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: KKR pacer Prasidh Krishna tests positive for COVID-19

Holding IPL 2021 amidst the COVID-19 crisis in India is still a raging debate. While some felt that the tournament should have been suspended earlier itself, whereas others thought of it as the only positive thing going on as citizens were placed under lockdown.&nbsp;

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However, cases emerged in the bio-secure bubble during the tournament and the cash-rich league had to be suspended indefinitely. The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council and BCCI.&nbsp;

Kevin Pietersen, who was a commentator for IPL on Star Sports, felt that the T20 tournament was initially "a positive thing for India".&nbsp;

"I definitely bought into the fact that continuing the tournament initially was a positive thing for India. The country is not in a good way but I felt that providing six hours of entertainment each day was certainly a positive thing," Pietersen wrote in his blog on Betway.

"We were doing a job for all of India, creating a show to give people some relief. I thought that the package the players were delivering was fantastic.

"Yes, the wickets were a little slow, certainly in Chennai, but the cricket was still very good.

"Don’t forget that the players and broadcasters are not blind to what was going on in India. There was an awful lot of empathy and desire to help in any way we could, which is why we were so keen to put on the show," he added.

"But once players tested positive then there was going to be an awful lot of pressure on the BCCI to postpone the tournament and I do believe that they had little choice," he signed off.

Holding IPL 2021 amidst the COVID-19 crisis in India is still a raging debate. While some felt that the tournament should have been suspended earlier itself, whereas others thought of it as the only positive thing going on as citizens were placed under lockdown.

Holding IPL 2021 amidst the COVID-19 crisis in India is still a raging debate. While some felt that the tournament should have been suspended earlier itself, whereas others thought of it as the only positive thing going on as citizens were placed under lockdown. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Tim Seifert tests positive for COVID-19, bound to miss charter flight to New Zealand However, cases emerged in the bio-secure bubble during the tournament and the cash-rich league had to be suspended indefinitely. The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council and BCCI. Kevin Pietersen, who was a commentator for IPL on Star Sports, felt that the T20 tournament was initially "a positive thing for India". "I definitely bought into the fact that continuing the tournament initially was a positive thing for India. The country is not in a good way but I felt that providing six hours of entertainment each day was certainly a positive thing," Pietersen wrote in his blog on Betway. "We were doing a job for all of India, creating a show to give people some relief. I thought that the package the players were delivering was fantastic. "Yes, the wickets were a little slow, certainly in Chennai, but the cricket was still very good. "Don’t forget that the players and broadcasters are not blind to what was going on in India. There was an awful lot of empathy and desire to help in any way we could, which is why we were so keen to put on the show," he added. "But once players tested positive then there was going to be an awful lot of pressure on the BCCI to postpone the tournament and I do believe that they had little choice," he signed off.

'Certainly a positive thing': Kevin Pietersen talks about IPL amidst COVID-19 crisis

Nicholas Pooran responded to IPL 2021 being postponed inconclusively mid-route through, letting it out was important to suspend the competition. The volatile West Indies batsman additionally shared an image including his low scores during the league, as he pledged to bob back soon.&nbsp;

Nicholas Pooran took to Twitter to share a directive for his fans, while likewise sharing a picture he will use as inspiration in the coming months.

Nicholas Pooran let it be known was sad to leave the league unexpectedly, however, surrendered it was important to defer IPL 2021 considering India's COVID-19 circumstance. Tending to his poor form, Nicholas Pooran had a directive for his fans as he vowed to return stronger than at any other time.&nbsp;

The Punjab Kings batsman shared an image that recorded his low scores during IPL 2021. Sharing the image, Nicholas Pooran said that he will recollect the image and use it to propel himself later on.

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The 25-year-old had a strong season for the Punjab Kings a year ago and was required to kick on in IPL 2021. In any case, Nicholas Pooran had a terrible IPL 2021, overseeing only 28 runs in seven games.&nbsp;

He disreputable scored in only two games this season, enlisting a record-equalling four ducks in IPL 2021. The batsman likewise made an undesirable record, turning into the first player to enlist a golden, silver, and bronze duck in one season.&nbsp;

Nicholas Pooran's poor form saw him dropped for Dawid Malan in Punjab Kings' last round of IPL 2021. Despite the fact that it is indistinct when the rest of IPL 2021 will happen, Nicholas Pooran will trust he can get once again into form and help Punjab Kings' offered for a season finisher place if the competition resumes later on. 
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Nicholas Pooran responded to IPL 2021 being postponed inconclusively mid-route through, letting it out was important to suspend the competition. The volatile West Indies batsman additionally shared an image including his low scores during the league, as he pledged to bob back soon.

Nicholas Pooran responded to IPL 2021 being postponed inconclusively mid-route through, letting it out was important to suspend the competition. The volatile West Indies batsman additionally shared an image including his low scores during the league, as he pledged to bob back soon. Nicholas Pooran took to Twitter to share a directive for his fans, while likewise sharing a picture he will use as inspiration in the coming months. Nicholas Pooran let it be known was sad to leave the league unexpectedly, however, surrendered it was important to defer IPL 2021 considering India's COVID-19 circumstance. Tending to his poor form, Nicholas Pooran had a directive for his fans as he vowed to return stronger than at any other time. The Punjab Kings batsman shared an image that recorded his low scores during IPL 2021. Sharing the image, Nicholas Pooran said that he will recollect the image and use it to propel himself later on. The suspension of the tournament and the reasons behind it are heart breaking, but neccessary. See you soon IPL! In the meantime I'll be using this picture as my motivation to come back stronger than ever. Keep safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/NS0SyliX5i — nicholas pooran #29 (@nicholas_47) May 6, 2021 × The 25-year-old had a strong season for the Punjab Kings a year ago and was required to kick on in IPL 2021. In any case, Nicholas Pooran had a terrible IPL 2021, overseeing only 28 runs in seven games. He disreputable scored in only two games this season, enlisting a record-equalling four ducks in IPL 2021. The batsman likewise made an undesirable record, turning into the first player to enlist a golden, silver, and bronze duck in one season. Nicholas Pooran's poor form saw him dropped for Dawid Malan in Punjab Kings' last round of IPL 2021. Despite the fact that it is indistinct when the rest of IPL 2021 will happen, Nicholas Pooran will trust he can get once again into form and help Punjab Kings' offered for a season finisher place if the competition resumes later on.

IPL 2021: Nicholas Pooran shared an image including his low scores, says he will be back stronger

Chetan Sakariya had registered himself in the IPL 2021 auction at a base price of INR 20 lakhs. But he saw himself in a bidding war between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Rajasthan Royals. Eventually, Rajasthan Royals snapped up Chetan Sakariya for INR 1.2 crore

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Rajasthan Royals pacer Chetan Sakariya has said that the remuneration he received for playing in IPL 2021 has helped him treat his COVID-positive father.

“I was lucky because I had received my part payment from Rajasthan Royals a few days ago. I straight away transferred money back home, and that is helping my family the most in my toughest time.”

Indeed, even as IPL 2021 was being held in India, questions were being raised over what precisely the coordinators were attempting to accomplish when a great many individuals were losing their lives to the pandemic consistently.&nbsp;

All things considered, Chetan Sakariya had a directive for such individuals, saying:

“People are saying stop IPL. I want to tell them something; I am the only bread earner in my family. Cricket is the only source of my earnings. I can give better treatment to my father because of the money I earned from IPL. Had this tournament not happened for a month, it would have been tougher for me. I come from a poor family; my father all his life drove tempo, and because of IPL my whole life was about to change.”

“I am the only member in my community who has earned so much. My mother doesn’t know how many zeros are there in a crore. Our first priority is to see my father back and then build our home. For that, IPL should happen.”

Chetan Sakariya additionally reviewed how he felt in front of his IPL debut. The left-arm seamer said:

“Sanju Samson came and told me that the management is seeing a high potential in me, so be ready, you will be playing. I couldn’t sleep that night, thoughts kept popping on how I would bowl, how I will get my wicket, what kind of delivery I should bowl.” 
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Chetan Sakariya had registered himself in the IPL 2021 auction at a base price of INR 20 lakhs. But he saw himself in a bidding war between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Rajasthan Royals.

Chetan Sakariya had registered himself in the IPL 2021 auction at a base price of INR 20 lakhs. But he saw himself in a bidding war between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Rajasthan Royals. Eventually, Rajasthan Royals snapped up Chetan Sakariya for INR 1.2 crore IN PICS| From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19 Rajasthan Royals pacer Chetan Sakariya has said that the remuneration he received for playing in IPL 2021 has helped him treat his COVID-positive father. “I was lucky because I had received my part payment from Rajasthan Royals a few days ago. I straight away transferred money back home, and that is helping my family the most in my toughest time.” Indeed, even as IPL 2021 was being held in India, questions were being raised over what precisely the coordinators were attempting to accomplish when a great many individuals were losing their lives to the pandemic consistently. All things considered, Chetan Sakariya had a directive for such individuals, saying: “People are saying stop IPL. I want to tell them something; I am the only bread earner in my family. Cricket is the only source of my earnings. I can give better treatment to my father because of the money I earned from IPL. Had this tournament not happened for a month, it would have been tougher for me. I come from a poor family; my father all his life drove tempo, and because of IPL my whole life was about to change.” “I am the only member in my community who has earned so much. My mother doesn’t know how many zeros are there in a crore. Our first priority is to see my father back and then build our home. For that, IPL should happen.” Chetan Sakariya additionally reviewed how he felt in front of his IPL debut. The left-arm seamer said: “Sanju Samson came and told me that the management is seeing a high potential in me, so be ready, you will be playing. I couldn’t sleep that night, thoughts kept popping on how I would bowl, how I will get my wicket, what kind of delivery I should bowl.”

IPL 2021: 'Cricket is the only source of my earning': Chetan Sakariya

Irfan Pathan has said that skipper Virat Kohli would be very enchanted with the Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant exhibitions in IPL 2021 hitherto.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore were in the third position in the points table when IPL 2021 was suspended because of positive COVID-19. This was the first run-through in IPL history that the Royal Challengers Bangalore won their initial four matches of the league.&nbsp;

While looking into RCB's season hitherto during a conversation on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan brought up that Virat Kohli would be delighted at how the team proceeded as a unit.

"If you talk about this season, Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman. The way the entire team has responded, the way the combination of Virat Kohli and Mike Hesson has worked, and the hard work they put in for the auction," said Irfan Pathan.

Former India cricketer praised RCB for purchasing Glenn Maxwell in the closeout as well as for trading Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams before that.

"They had gone after Maxwell. Before the auction, the trading also put in a lot of effort. We have spoken about Harshal Patel but they got Daniel Sams also, which means they thought if they had got the opportunity to play in Bangalore, the left-arm pacer Daniel Sams will be useful although he did not come of use. Harshal Patel did all the work," he added.

Royal Challengers Bangalore procured the administrations of Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams from the Delhi Capitals in front of the IPL 2021 closeout. Harshal Patel, specifically, ended up being a tremendous resource as he arose as the most noteworthy wicket-taker of the league up until this point, with 17 wickets to his name.

"Where the tournament has stopped, the RCB fans will be a little disappointed because AB de Villiers was in good form, Maxwell was in good form, the team was doing very well, the bowling was very good," – he said.

"It was about to be 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' for them, at least from the fan's perspective, so it is expected that they will be a little disappointed but it has been a good year for them till now," – he added

In the wake of winning their initial four matches in IPL 2021, RCB endured a slight difficulty when they lost two of their next three matches. Notwithstanding, they are absolutely in an excellent situation to endure to the playoffs once the league restarts.

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Irfan Pathan has said that skipper Virat Kohli would be very enchanted with the Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant exhibitions in IPL 2021 hitherto. Royal Challengers Bangalore were in the third position in the points table when IPL 2021 was suspended because of positive COVID-19.

Irfan Pathan has said that skipper Virat Kohli would be very enchanted with the Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant exhibitions in IPL 2021 hitherto. Royal Challengers Bangalore were in the third position in the points table when IPL 2021 was suspended because of positive COVID-19. This was the first run-through in IPL history that the Royal Challengers Bangalore won their initial four matches of the league. While looking into RCB's season hitherto during a conversation on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan brought up that Virat Kohli would be delighted at how the team proceeded as a unit. "If you talk about this season, Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman. The way the entire team has responded, the way the combination of Virat Kohli and Mike Hesson has worked, and the hard work they put in for the auction," said Irfan Pathan. Former India cricketer praised RCB for purchasing Glenn Maxwell in the closeout as well as for trading Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams before that. "They had gone after Maxwell. Before the auction, the trading also put in a lot of effort. We have spoken about Harshal Patel but they got Daniel Sams also, which means they thought if they had got the opportunity to play in Bangalore, the left-arm pacer Daniel Sams will be useful although he did not come of use. Harshal Patel did all the work," he added. Royal Challengers Bangalore procured the administrations of Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams from the Delhi Capitals in front of the IPL 2021 closeout. Harshal Patel, specifically, ended up being a tremendous resource as he arose as the most noteworthy wicket-taker of the league up until this point, with 17 wickets to his name. "Where the tournament has stopped, the RCB fans will be a little disappointed because AB de Villiers was in good form, Maxwell was in good form, the team was doing very well, the bowling was very good," – he said. "It was about to be 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' for them, at least from the fan's perspective, so it is expected that they will be a little disappointed but it has been a good year for them till now," – he added In the wake of winning their initial four matches in IPL 2021, RCB endured a slight difficulty when they lost two of their next three matches. Notwithstanding, they are absolutely in an excellent situation to endure to the playoffs once the league restarts.

IPL 2021: 'Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman': Irfan Pathan

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was postponed on Tuesday after COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. BCCI has been looking for a possible window to continue to the cash-rich league in order to avoid hefty losses.&nbsp;

A number of English counties have offered to host the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season in the month of September. IPL 2021 was been postponed indefinitely owing to the rising cases of COVID-19 across teams.

The MCC, Surrey, Lancashire, Warwickshire – based at Lord’s – the Kia Oval (London), Edgbaston (Birmingham) and Old Trafford (Manchester) are part of the group of County clubs to have written to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) while inviting them to extend the opportunity to the BCCI, according to ESPNCricinfo.

However, the Hampshire county boss stated that it is illegal to host the IPL there and there have been no serious discussions on the matter.

“I did hear about the discussion but I am not sure how it can happen. As per the current arrangement, it will be illegal to host the IPL here,” said Hampshire county boss as quoted by Cricbuzz.

Moreover, the counties are hoping that the games could be played in front of packed crowds.

However, there are a few hurdles to the plan, as stated in the report. While it is hard to predict what the pandemic will bring next, there is still some time before any final call is taken on the T20 World Cup hosting. The quarantine issue of bringing players and staff from around the world into the UK will be a major challenge. But with a number of Indian players being in the UK at the time for the Test series against England, could be helpful.

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Another major challenge is the packed calendar. The Test series between India and England ends on September 14 and the latter is expected in Pakistan for a T20I series less than a month later.

However, the counties are hoping that a window could be managed with some flexibility.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was postponed on Tuesday after COVID-19 cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. BCCI has been looking for a possible window to continue to the cash-rich league in order to avoid hefty losses. A number of English counties have offered to host the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season in the month of September. IPL 2021 was been postponed indefinitely owing to the rising cases of COVID-19 across teams. The MCC, Surrey, Lancashire, Warwickshire – based at Lord’s – the Kia Oval (London), Edgbaston (Birmingham) and Old Trafford (Manchester) are part of the group of County clubs to have written to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) while inviting them to extend the opportunity to the BCCI, according to ESPNCricinfo. However, the Hampshire county boss stated that it is illegal to host the IPL there and there have been no serious discussions on the matter. “I did hear about the discussion but I am not sure how it can happen. As per the current arrangement, it will be illegal to host the IPL here,” said Hampshire county boss as quoted by Cricbuzz. Moreover, the counties are hoping that the games could be played in front of packed crowds. However, there are a few hurdles to the plan, as stated in the report. While it is hard to predict what the pandemic will bring next, there is still some time before any final call is taken on the T20 World Cup hosting. The quarantine issue of bringing players and staff from around the world into the UK will be a major challenge. But with a number of Indian players being in the UK at the time for the Test series against England, could be helpful. IN PICS | From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19 Another major challenge is the packed calendar. The Test series between India and England ends on September 14 and the latter is expected in Pakistan for a T20I series less than a month later. However, the counties are hoping that a window could be managed with some flexibility.

'It will be illegal to host the IPL here': Hampshire county boss

Virat Kohli-drove RCB were quite possibly the most steady sides in IPL 2021 until the league that was deferred. They were at the third position in the points table with five successes and two losses from seven matches. RCB's two losses came against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson has affirmed that the choice to delay IPL 2021 was settled on in concurrence with every one of the franchises.&nbsp;

IPL 2021 was suspended indefinitely on May 4 after various COVID-19 positive cases began arising out of the bio-bubble.&nbsp; 
RCB shared a video of the franchise’s interaction. In it, Mike Hesson clarified:

“The situation really escalated once a couple of teams had positive cases within the bio-bubble. So once that happened, the BCCI were obviously very worried about the health and safety of everybody within the eight franchises. In the end, the decision was made in agreement with all the franchises that the safest way of dealing with it is to postpone the tournament. Things will be looked at at a later date. Initially, the main priority was the health and safety of everybody within the eight bio-bubbles.”

RCB Chairman Anand Kripalu said that BCCI was taking a gander at a September window to continue the competition, yet added that everything is provisional right now.

Anand Kripalu remarked: “We got a call from the BCCI to say that they are going to be suspending the IPL given the fact that four teams have been affected (by COVID cases) and there is too much of risk. They are not certain when this will resume, but it is not a canceled tournament and it is going to resume. They have indicated September, saying they are trying to find a window, but we don’t know exactly yet.” 
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Virat Kohli-drove RCB were quite possibly the most steady sides in IPL 2021 until the league that was deferred. They were at the third position in the points table with five successes and two losses from seven matches.

Virat Kohli-drove RCB were quite possibly the most steady sides in IPL 2021 until the league that was deferred. They were at the third position in the points table with five successes and two losses from seven matches. RCB's two losses came against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson has affirmed that the choice to delay IPL 2021 was settled on in concurrence with every one of the franchises. IPL 2021 was suspended indefinitely on May 4 after various COVID-19 positive cases began arising out of the bio-bubble. RCB shared a video of the franchise’s interaction. In it, Mike Hesson clarified: “The situation really escalated once a couple of teams had positive cases within the bio-bubble. So once that happened, the BCCI were obviously very worried about the health and safety of everybody within the eight franchises. In the end, the decision was made in agreement with all the franchises that the safest way of dealing with it is to postpone the tournament. Things will be looked at at a later date. Initially, the main priority was the health and safety of everybody within the eight bio-bubbles.” RCB Chairman Anand Kripalu said that BCCI was taking a gander at a September window to continue the competition, yet added that everything is provisional right now. Anand Kripalu remarked: “We got a call from the BCCI to say that they are going to be suspending the IPL given the fact that four teams have been affected (by COVID cases) and there is too much of risk. They are not certain when this will resume, but it is not a canceled tournament and it is going to resume. They have indicated September, saying they are trying to find a window, but we don’t know exactly yet.”

IPL 2021: 'The decision to postpone IPL  was made in agreement with all the franchises ': Mike Hesson

Saba Karim has picked Mohammed Siraj's exhibition against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the best spell of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj bowled just three overs around there, in which he yielded only 17 runs and didn't take a wicket. Nonetheless, he conveyed an extraordinary penultimate over where he didn't permit Andre Russell to get under the ball and yielded only one run.&nbsp;

Saba Karim cast his decision in favor of Mohammed Siraj when requested to pick the best spell of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

"The fast bowlers bowled lots of brilliant and effective spells. But in my opinion, Mohammed Siraj bowled the most brilliant spell although he did not take a wicket in that. It was in the match against Kolkata," said Saba Karim.

The former India player contemplated Mohammed Siraj had kept a ruinous batsman like Andre Russell under wraps and didn't permit him to hit any limits.&nbsp;

"Especially the 19th over Mohammed Siraj bowled, that too against Andre Russell. At that time KKR needed nearly 40 runs to win the match and he almost bowled a maiden over. He did not concede any fours or sixes and in the end that over proved very crucial for RCB," added Saba Karim.

Kolkata Knight Riders required 44 runs off the last two overs when Mohammed Siraj was endowed to astound the penultimate. The pacer bowled faultless wide yorkers separated from an unexpected bouncer to deny the enormous hitter any possibility of clearing the fence.

"The sort of batsman Andre Russell is, if he had struck two or three sixes in that over, the equation of the match would have changed in KKR's favor. So, it was a decisive spell from Mohammed Siraj although in the entire match he bowled just three overs, gave only 17 runs and did not take a wicket," said Saba Karim.

"So in my opinion, it was an outstanding performance because T20 is generally a batsman's format but to bowl so brilliantly, that too against Andre Russell, it had a huge impact," he added.

Mohammed Siraj has positively developed significantly as a death bowler in IPL 2021. While he was constantly viewed as a powerful weapon with the new ball, his capacity to bowl yorkers in the death is probably going to bring him into conflict for a spot in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup.. 
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Saba Karim has picked Mohammed Siraj's exhibition against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the best spell of IPL 2021. Mohammed Siraj bowled just three overs around there, in which he yielded only 17 runs and didn't take a wicket.

Saba Karim has picked Mohammed Siraj's exhibition against the Kolkata Knight Riders as the best spell of IPL 2021. Mohammed Siraj bowled just three overs around there, in which he yielded only 17 runs and didn't take a wicket. Nonetheless, he conveyed an extraordinary penultimate over where he didn't permit Andre Russell to get under the ball and yielded only one run. Saba Karim cast his decision in favor of Mohammed Siraj when requested to pick the best spell of IPL 2021. "The fast bowlers bowled lots of brilliant and effective spells. But in my opinion, Mohammed Siraj bowled the most brilliant spell although he did not take a wicket in that. It was in the match against Kolkata," said Saba Karim. The former India player contemplated Mohammed Siraj had kept a ruinous batsman like Andre Russell under wraps and didn't permit him to hit any limits. "Especially the 19th over Mohammed Siraj bowled, that too against Andre Russell. At that time KKR needed nearly 40 runs to win the match and he almost bowled a maiden over. He did not concede any fours or sixes and in the end that over proved very crucial for RCB," added Saba Karim. Kolkata Knight Riders required 44 runs off the last two overs when Mohammed Siraj was endowed to astound the penultimate. The pacer bowled faultless wide yorkers separated from an unexpected bouncer to deny the enormous hitter any possibility of clearing the fence. "The sort of batsman Andre Russell is, if he had struck two or three sixes in that over, the equation of the match would have changed in KKR's favor. So, it was a decisive spell from Mohammed Siraj although in the entire match he bowled just three overs, gave only 17 runs and did not take a wicket," said Saba Karim. "So in my opinion, it was an outstanding performance because T20 is generally a batsman's format but to bowl so brilliantly, that too against Andre Russell, it had a huge impact," he added. Mohammed Siraj has positively developed significantly as a death bowler in IPL 2021. While he was constantly viewed as a powerful weapon with the new ball, his capacity to bowl yorkers in the death is probably going to bring him into conflict for a spot in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup..

IPL 2021: 'Mohammed Siraj bowled the most brilliant spell': Saba Karim

South Africa's Director of Cricket Graeme Smith pointed out the "double standards" in some players who were part of the Indian Premier League 2021, which was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

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Former South African skipper said that there were players who were playing in the IPL, but were&nbsp;sitting and not talking about the alarming surge in coronavirus in India.&nbsp;

“You see some of those players sitting there at the IPL and not making any noise. Having had experience of things here you do see some things differently, and [you see] a version of double standards. It’s disappointing,” said Smith as quoted by Cricbuzz.

Graeme Smith went on to say that he had word with South African cricketers who were part of the Indian Premier League and said that they felt safe.&nbsp;

“In no way would we judge. Having spoken to the players, they felt safe. They felt the BSE [Bio-Secure Environment] was a really good experience in India. They never felt at risk. But that’s the nature of what Covid brings,” said Smith.

“Sometimes you can do whatever you want but the BSE – as we’ve said to everyone – is never foolproof. When Covid is raging in your country there’s always a risk. Unfortunately, once it gets inside it’s very difficult to predict what’s going to happen,” concluded Smith.

South Africa's Director of Cricket Graeme Smith pointed out the "double standards" in some players who were part of the Indian Premier League 2021, which was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in the bio-secure bubble.

South Africa's Director of Cricket Graeme Smith pointed out the "double standards" in some players who were part of the Indian Premier League 2021, which was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in the bio-secure bubble. ALSO READ: 'Too early to say': Australian pacer Pat Cummins on T20 World Cup venue talks Former South African skipper said that there were players who were playing in the IPL, but were sitting and not talking about the alarming surge in coronavirus in India. “You see some of those players sitting there at the IPL and not making any noise. Having had experience of things here you do see some things differently, and [you see] a version of double standards. It’s disappointing,” said Smith as quoted by Cricbuzz. Graeme Smith went on to say that he had word with South African cricketers who were part of the Indian Premier League and said that they felt safe. “In no way would we judge. Having spoken to the players, they felt safe. They felt the BSE [Bio-Secure Environment] was a really good experience in India. They never felt at risk. But that’s the nature of what Covid brings,” said Smith. “Sometimes you can do whatever you want but the BSE – as we’ve said to everyone – is never foolproof. When Covid is raging in your country there’s always a risk. Unfortunately, once it gets inside it’s very difficult to predict what’s going to happen,” concluded Smith.

Graeme Smith points out 'double standards' in certain players after IPL suspension

Australian legend Shane Warne took to Twitter on Monday to express his concern over the COVID-19 crisis that is wreaking havoc in India. The former cricketer urged the people to ‘be safe’ and 'take care' of their family members.

With 412,262 fresh cases and 3,980 deaths in the last 24 hours, India on Thursday recorded maximum fresh cases and fatalities in a day, another grim record, taking the total caseload in the country to 21,077,410, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

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It has been 15 straight days with India recording more than three lakh cases and also the second time after May 1 records saw it breaching the four-lakh margin in a day. Casualties are now closer to the 4,000 mark&nbsp;after nine days straight of over 3,000 deaths every day.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League had to be suspended after several cases were found inside the secure bio-bubble.&nbsp;

“Thinking of my Indian friends at this horrific time. Please be safe and look after yourself and your families, so sad what’s happening in your wonderful country. Sending love and support,” Warne tweeted.

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.

Australian legend Shane Warne took to Twitter on Monday to express his concern over the COVID-19 crisis that is wreaking havoc in India. The former cricketer urged the people to ‘be safe’ and 'take care' of their family members.

Australian legend Shane Warne took to Twitter on Monday to express his concern over the COVID-19 crisis that is wreaking havoc in India. The former cricketer urged the people to ‘be safe’ and 'take care' of their family members. With 412,262 fresh cases and 3,980 deaths in the last 24 hours, India on Thursday recorded maximum fresh cases and fatalities in a day, another grim record, taking the total caseload in the country to 21,077,410, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: CSK's Michael Hussey, L Balaji air-lifted to Chennai from Delhi It has been 15 straight days with India recording more than three lakh cases and also the second time after May 1 records saw it breaching the four-lakh margin in a day. Casualties are now closer to the 4,000 mark after nine days straight of over 3,000 deaths every day. The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League had to be suspended after several cases were found inside the secure bio-bubble. “Thinking of my Indian friends at this horrific time. Please be safe and look after yourself and your families, so sad what’s happening in your wonderful country. Sending love and support,” Warne tweeted. 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.

'Thinking of my Indian friends at this horrific time': Shane Warne on India's COVID-19 crisis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Several Australian players, coaches, and commentators part of the Indian Premier League 2021 will be moving out of India within the next few days after the cash-rich league was indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the bubble.

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Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said that BCCI is working on getting a unit of 38 personnel safely out of India to either Maldives or Sri Lanka first before being allowed to head back to their homes.

“What we and the BCCI are working to do is to move the entire cohort out of India, where they will then wait until it’s possible to return to Australia,” Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said, as quoted by the Guardian.

The Australian government imposed a travel ban on all flights from India until May 15 due to a massive surge in COVID-19 in India.&nbsp;

“The BCCI has been working on a range of options. That’s now narrowed down to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The BCCI are working through the final details of that at the moment and we expect that movement will happen in the next two to three days.”

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.

Several Australian players, coaches, and commentators part of the Indian Premier League 2021 will be moving out of India within the next few days after the cash-rich league was indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the bubble.

Several Australian players, coaches, and commentators part of the Indian Premier League 2021 will be moving out of India within the next few days after the cash-rich league was indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the bubble. ALSO READ: BCCI set to incur losses of over USD 217 million after IPL 2021 postponement Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said that BCCI is working on getting a unit of 38 personnel safely out of India to either Maldives or Sri Lanka first before being allowed to head back to their homes. “What we and the BCCI are working to do is to move the entire cohort out of India, where they will then wait until it’s possible to return to Australia,” Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said, as quoted by the Guardian. The Australian government imposed a travel ban on all flights from India until May 15 due to a massive surge in COVID-19 in India. “The BCCI has been working on a range of options. That’s now narrowed down to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The BCCI are working through the final details of that at the moment and we expect that movement will happen in the next two to three days.” 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.

Australian players will go home via Sri Lanka or the Maldives after IPL suspension: Cricket Australia

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