<p>Delhi Capital's skipper Shreyas Iyer is ready to face Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Sunday and is hoping to have a great run in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an interview with India Today, Shreyas Iyer said that he was excited when he got to know that this year's IPL was shifted to the UAE. He said: "We didn't know what was coming ahead. It as really excited when we came to know that IPL was being held in UAE. The cases here are less, we are in a bubble, the practice and everything is going on well and I am looking forward to the competition."&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Iyer, the 6-day quarantine was tough for him, but he still could train because of his 24 kg dumbbells and spacious hotel room.</p>

<p>"I was going to my friends gym in Mumbai. I have got a lot of space in my room and I have my 24 KG dumbbell in my room and that helped me to workout. Returning to field was best feeling of my life. I had to see if I was in touch. I felt like I was in a super touch in the very first session. I never felt like I was awat from cricketm," Shreyas Iyer told in an exclusive interview to India Today.</p>

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<p>As per Iyer, his good run in international cricket has helped him a much needed "self belief" and will prove beneficial in this year's IPL. He said: "The performance which you carry from international cricket gives you self belief and empowers you to play important role in team when you come to IPL. I have been working a lot on my temperament and that has helped me in being consistent. have worked on my fitness and diet. You need to pay attention on these small aspects. I think these things have helped me grow and mature as a player in term's of my decision making."</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals will open its campaign versus the King XI Punjab on Sunday. The team is coached by former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting.&nbsp;</p>


Delhi Capital's skipper Shreyas Iyer is ready to face Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Sunday and is hoping to have a great run in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

Delhi Capital's skipper Shreyas Iyer is ready to face Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Sunday and is hoping to have a great run in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL). Also read: DC vs KXIP, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab? In an interview with India Today, Shreyas Iyer said that he was excited when he got to know that this year's IPL was shifted to the UAE. He said: "We didn't know what was coming ahead. It as really excited when we came to know that IPL was being held in UAE. The cases here are less, we are in a bubble, the practice and everything is going on well and I am looking forward to the competition." According to Iyer, the 6-day quarantine was tough for him, but he still could train because of his 24 kg dumbbells and spacious hotel room. "I was going to my friends gym in Mumbai. I have got a lot of space in my room and I have my 24 KG dumbbell in my room and that helped me to workout. Returning to field was best feeling of my life. I had to see if I was in touch. I felt like I was in a super touch in the very first session. I never felt like I was awat from cricketm," Shreyas Iyer told in an exclusive interview to India Today. IN PICS| IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE As per Iyer, his good run in international cricket has helped him a much needed "self belief" and will prove beneficial in this year's IPL. He said: "The performance which you carry from international cricket gives you self belief and empowers you to play important role in team when you come to IPL. I have been working a lot on my temperament and that has helped me in being consistent. have worked on my fitness and diet. You need to pay attention on these small aspects. I think these things have helped me grow and mature as a player in term's of my decision making." Delhi Capitals will open its campaign versus the King XI Punjab on Sunday. The team is coached by former Aussie captain Ricky Ponting.

'Self belief and empowerment': Delhi Capitals' skipper Shreyas Iyer ready for IPL 2020

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as the action in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> continues in full flow. Both DC and KXIP are exciting sides on paper which makes the encounter extremely promising.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both DC and KXIP have had numerous nail-biters in IPL history and fans will hope they produce another thriller on Sunday.</p>

<p>While DC boast some big names like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravichandran Ashwin in the squad, KXIP have the likes of KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pitch will be not easy to bat on in Dubai and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match between DC and KXIP.</p>

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<h2>Where will the IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) take place?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will take place at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<h2>What time will the IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) begin?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) begins at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday (September 20).</p>

<h2>How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD.</p>

<h2>How to watch IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) match online?</h2>

<p>The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will be available at Hotstar. You can also latest updates of the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings match at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">WION</a>.<br />
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Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as the action in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 continues in full flow.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as the action in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 continues in full flow. Both DC and KXIP are exciting sides on paper which makes the encounter extremely promising. Both DC and KXIP have had numerous nail-biters in IPL history and fans will hope they produce another thriller on Sunday. While DC boast some big names like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravichandran Ashwin in the squad, KXIP have the likes of KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan among others. The pitch will be not easy to bat on in Dubai and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match between DC and KXIP. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE ALSO READ: Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab Preview: Iyer vs Rahul in Dubai Where will the IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) take place? The IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will take place at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. What time will the IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) begin? The IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) begins at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday (September 20). How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)? The IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. How to watch IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) match online? The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will be available at Hotstar. You can also latest updates of the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings match at WION.

DC vs KXIP, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab?

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper, ahead of their opening clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> said that he hopes young recruits go on to make a mark in the tournament while adding gaining early momentum would be key for their IPL 2020 journey.</p>

<p>SRH open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli-led RCB on Monday and the Aussie southpaw said that his team should look to go out there &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Sunrisers open their campaign in the 13th IPL with a game against the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, and Warner’s message to his team is to go out and play freely without worrying too much about the result.</p>

<p>“We will try our best for that and if it doesn’t happen, will re-work our strategies and hope to go the distance in the IPL,” Warner said during a virtual media interaction, adding: “Every team has a perfect mix of world-class overseas players and quality Indian players. Ours is a pretty good balanced side in all departments. The boys have to just go out there and have fun, not take it too seriously. Like if you get angry you will tend to repeat the mistakes.”</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-jos-buttler-to-miss-rajasthan-royals-season-opener-vs-csk-328900" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Jos Buttler to miss Rajasthan Royals' season opener vs CSK</a></strong></p>

<p>“Yes, it is good to have a lot of youngsters in the middle-order. They bring a lot of enthusiasm and show the right kind of attitude, too. I have been hearing some very good reports about it on social media and hope they translate their talent into performances.”</p>

<p>Warner was delighted to have the presence of experienced players like Kane Williamson, Jonny Bairstow in the squad.</p>

<p>“We have plenty of experience with the likes of Kane, (Jonny) Bairstow, Vijay Shankar to name a few. We got a job on our hand for sure,” he said.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-abdul-samad-is-an-exciting-talent-can-help-srh-this-season-rashid-khan-328861" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Abdul Samad is an exciting talent, can help SRH this season - Rashid Khan</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking about his opening partner Bairstow, Warner said: “We know when to take those calculated risks and it is time to go this year again.” Asked if the spinners would play a big role, Warner said it depended on the kind of wickets on offer at the three venues of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.</p>

<p>“Some of them might be flat, some might offer swing in the first session and some might assist the spinner in the second half of the games. We have three good spinning all-rounders in the team. So, let us wait and see how they shape up,” he said.</p>

<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em><br />
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper, ahead of their opening clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 said that he hopes young recruits go on to make a mark in the tournament while adding gaining early momentum would be key for their IPL 2020 journey.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper, ahead of their opening clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 said that he hopes young recruits go on to make a mark in the tournament while adding gaining early momentum would be key for their IPL 2020 journey. SRH open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli-led RCB on Monday and the Aussie southpaw said that his team should look to go out there The Sunrisers open their campaign in the 13th IPL with a game against the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, and Warner’s message to his team is to go out and play freely without worrying too much about the result. “We will try our best for that and if it doesn’t happen, will re-work our strategies and hope to go the distance in the IPL,” Warner said during a virtual media interaction, adding: “Every team has a perfect mix of world-class overseas players and quality Indian players. Ours is a pretty good balanced side in all departments. The boys have to just go out there and have fun, not take it too seriously. Like if you get angry you will tend to repeat the mistakes.” ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Jos Buttler to miss Rajasthan Royals' season opener vs CSK “Yes, it is good to have a lot of youngsters in the middle-order. They bring a lot of enthusiasm and show the right kind of attitude, too. I have been hearing some very good reports about it on social media and hope they translate their talent into performances.” Warner was delighted to have the presence of experienced players like Kane Williamson, Jonny Bairstow in the squad. “We have plenty of experience with the likes of Kane, (Jonny) Bairstow, Vijay Shankar to name a few. We got a job on our hand for sure,” he said. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Abdul Samad is an exciting talent, can help SRH this season - Rashid Khan Speaking about his opening partner Bairstow, Warner said: “We know when to take those calculated risks and it is time to go this year again.” Asked if the spinners would play a big role, Warner said it depended on the kind of wickets on offer at the three venues of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. “Some of them might be flat, some might offer swing in the first session and some might assist the spinner in the second half of the games. We have three good spinning all-rounders in the team. So, let us wait and see how they shape up,” he said. (With PTI inputs)

IPL 2020: SRH captain David Warner pinning his hopes on 'exciting' youngsters

<p>In what comes as a massive blow to Rajasthan Royals (RR), English wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss RR’s opening clash against Chennai Super Kings in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. Buttler travelled separately with his family to the UAE and as a result he will have to undergo the mandatory six-day quarantine period before he is allowed to play a match.</p>

<p>Buttler confirmed the development on Sunday during Rajasthan Royals’ Instagram live session. The swashbuckling batsman had missed most of England’s limited-overs matches against Australia due to family commitments.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-vs-kings-xi-punjab-preview-iyer-vs-rahul-in-dubai-as-exciting-sides-clash-328884" hreflang="en">Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab Preview: Iyer vs Rahul in Dubai as exciting sides clash</a></strong></p>

<p>While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has slashed the quarantine period to 36 hours as England and Australian players had travelled from one bio-secure bubble in the UK to another in the UAE. However, as Buttler travelled separately, he will have to undergo the six-day quarantine period.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Buttler was hopeful that English all-rounder Ben Stokes will be able to join the Rajasthan Royals squad at some point in time during the course of IPL 2020. Stokes missed the majority of English summer as he wanted to be with his family in New Zealand, and hasn’t provided any update on whether he will play in the IPL 2020. He is yet to join the RR squad in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-abdul-samad-is-an-exciting-talent-can-help-srh-this-season-rashid-khan-328861" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Abdul Samad is an exciting talent, can help SRH this season - Rashid Khan</a></strong></p>

<p>In the recently concluded T20I series against Australia, Buttler played two matches and scored 44 and 77 helping England seal the series. In 33 matches where Buttler has played after his first stint with RR, the Englishman has scored over 1000 runs at a blistering strike-rate of 125.</p>


In what comes as a massive blow to Rajasthan Royals (RR), English wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss RR’s opening clash against Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

In what comes as a massive blow to Rajasthan Royals (RR), English wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss RR’s opening clash against Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Buttler travelled separately with his family to the UAE and as a result he will have to undergo the mandatory six-day quarantine period before he is allowed to play a match. Buttler confirmed the development on Sunday during Rajasthan Royals’ Instagram live session. The swashbuckling batsman had missed most of England’s limited-overs matches against Australia due to family commitments. ALSO READ: Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab Preview: Iyer vs Rahul in Dubai as exciting sides clash While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has slashed the quarantine period to 36 hours as England and Australian players had travelled from one bio-secure bubble in the UK to another in the UAE. However, as Buttler travelled separately, he will have to undergo the six-day quarantine period. Meanwhile, Buttler was hopeful that English all-rounder Ben Stokes will be able to join the Rajasthan Royals squad at some point in time during the course of IPL 2020. Stokes missed the majority of English summer as he wanted to be with his family in New Zealand, and hasn’t provided any update on whether he will play in the IPL 2020. He is yet to join the RR squad in UAE. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Abdul Samad is an exciting talent, can help SRH this season - Rashid Khan In the recently concluded T20I series against Australia, Buttler played two matches and scored 44 and 77 helping England seal the series. In 33 matches where Buttler has played after his first stint with RR, the Englishman has scored over 1000 runs at a blistering strike-rate of 125.

IPL 2020: Jos Buttler to miss Rajasthan Royals' season opener vs CSK

<p>Former English captain Michael Vaughan has donned the predictor's hat and has said that Kolkata Knight Riders will win this year's Indian Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bravo-to-miss-another-couple-of-games-says-csk-coach-fleming-328843" hreflang="en">Bravo to miss another couple of games, says CSK coach Fleming</a></p>

<p>KKR, led by Dinesh Karthik, will begin their IPL 2020 campaign on September 23. &nbsp;According to Vaughan, the squad have a great mix of Indian and overseas talent this time which makes them a top contender for this year's IPL.</p>

<p>Vaughan lauded KKR's head coach Brendon McCullum, who led the TKR franchise to title glory in the CPL.</p>

<p>“Kolkata Knight Riders (will win the IPL). Baz McCullum as a coach. I just think they’ve got enough, and with him coaching, he’s just won the Caribbean Premier League, as a coach. I just think he’s going to to have enough,” he said.</p>

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<p>“There’s plenty there for them to be competitive. Sunil Narine, Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins, probably won’t play all games, Andre Russell, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana. Lots of quality in there. It might be that they don’t have enough power in their batting. But there you go. Kolkata Knight Riders are your IPL champions,” Vaughan signed off.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2020-action-in-pictures-as-grand-festival-of-cricket-starts-in-uae-328877" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE</a></p>

<p>The Indian Premier League kicked off on Saturday with Chennai Super Kings squaring up against the Mumbai Indians. The finals will be held on November 10.</p>


Former English captain Michael Vaughan has donned the predictor's hat and has said that Kolkata Knight Riders will win this year's Indian Premier League. Also read: Bravo to miss another couple of games, says CSK coach Fleming KKR, led by Dinesh Karthik, will begin their IPL 2020 campaign on September 23.

Former English captain Michael Vaughan has donned the predictor's hat and has said that Kolkata Knight Riders will win this year's Indian Premier League. Also read: Bravo to miss another couple of games, says CSK coach Fleming KKR, led by Dinesh Karthik, will begin their IPL 2020 campaign on September 23. According to Vaughan, the squad have a great mix of Indian and overseas talent this time which makes them a top contender for this year's IPL. Vaughan lauded KKR's head coach Brendon McCullum, who led the TKR franchise to title glory in the CPL. “Kolkata Knight Riders (will win the IPL). Baz McCullum as a coach. I just think they’ve got enough, and with him coaching, he’s just won the Caribbean Premier League, as a coach. I just think he’s going to to have enough,” he said. 🗣️ “Kolkata Knight Riders, they are your IPL champions.” @MichaelVaughan has made his predictions for the new IPL season… 🏏 pic.twitter.com/Oo2jCFzjzt — William Hill (@WilliamHill) September 18, 2020 × “There’s plenty there for them to be competitive. Sunil Narine, Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins, probably won’t play all games, Andre Russell, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana. Lots of quality in there. It might be that they don’t have enough power in their batting. But there you go. Kolkata Knight Riders are your IPL champions,” Vaughan signed off. IN PICS| IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE The Indian Premier League kicked off on Saturday with Chennai Super Kings squaring up against the Mumbai Indians. The finals will be held on November 10.

'Kolkata Knight Riders are your IPL 2020 champions', predicts Michael Vaughan

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) are all set to lock horns against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as two exciting sides face each other with an aim to start their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>&nbsp;campaign with a win. Both DC and KXIP have some match-winners in their ranks with superb blend of overseas and domestic talents.</p>

<p>Many experts and pundits have had both DC and KXIP in their top four team prediction and the encounter promises to be a thriller in Dubai. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In head-to-head clashes, Kings XI Punjab have a slight advantage over the Delhi outfit with 14 wins to their name in comparison to DC’s 10. In IPL 2019, it was all equal as both the teams won a match each but it was DC who finished in the playoffs spot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While DC have the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant in their ranks when it comes to batting, KXIP boast the likes of KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bowling department also looks better than last season for both the franchises, with DC having the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra among others. Whereas, KXIP have Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi in their squad among many others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, both DC and KXIP have had much better success when chasing and given the dew factor, the captain winning the toss will opt to bowl first.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-ishant-sharma-picks-up-injury-before-dcs-opener-vs-kxip-328830">IPL 2020: Ishant Sharma picks up injury before DC's opener vs KXIP</a></strong></p>

<p>It is not easy scoring in Dubai International Stadium and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match.</p>

<h2>Expected Playing XI</h2>

<p><strong>Delhi Capitals</strong>: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shimron Hetmeyer, Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis, R Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Daniel Sams</p>

<p><strong>Kings XI Punjab:</strong> KL Rahul (c&amp;wk), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Mandeep Singh, Krishanappa Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Shami, Ishan Porel<br />
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Delhi Capitals (DC) are all set to lock horns against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as two exciting sides face each other with an aim to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 campaign with a win.

Delhi Capitals (DC) are all set to lock horns against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as two exciting sides face each other with an aim to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 campaign with a win. Both DC and KXIP have some match-winners in their ranks with superb blend of overseas and domestic talents. Many experts and pundits have had both DC and KXIP in their top four team prediction and the encounter promises to be a thriller in Dubai. In head-to-head clashes, Kings XI Punjab have a slight advantage over the Delhi outfit with 14 wins to their name in comparison to DC’s 10. In IPL 2019, it was all equal as both the teams won a match each but it was DC who finished in the playoffs spot. IN PICS: IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE While DC have the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant in their ranks when it comes to batting, KXIP boast the likes of KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran. The bowling department also looks better than last season for both the franchises, with DC having the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra among others. Whereas, KXIP have Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi in their squad among many others. Interestingly, both DC and KXIP have had much better success when chasing and given the dew factor, the captain winning the toss will opt to bowl first. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Ishant Sharma picks up injury before DC's opener vs KXIP It is not easy scoring in Dubai International Stadium and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match. Expected Playing XI Delhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shimron Hetmeyer, Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis, R Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Daniel Sams Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul (c&wk), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Mandeep Singh, Krishanappa Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Shami, Ishan Porel

Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab Preview: Iyer vs Rahul in Dubai as exciting sides clash

IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to begin their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Monday. Both SRH and RCB are looking really solid on paper with the match promising to be a cracking contest between two top sides.</p>

<p>Ahead of their season opener against RCB, Afghanistan spin maestro and one of the crucial players for SRH, Rashid Khan said having someone like Mohammad Nabi in the team helps him execute plans better on the field while adding his experience adds extra value to the SRH side. Rashid further heaped praise on youngster Abdul Samad for his ability to hit the ball far.</p>

<p>Rashid was of high praise for Nabi as the 22-year-old said that the Afghanistan veteran’s inputs, on and off the field, are always valuable and he respects him for being a top cricketer and a true guide.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-records-of-thala-ms-dhoni-in-the-tournament-328205" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament</a></strong></p>

<p>“Mohammad Nabi brings extra value to the our (SRH) side. He has played cricket for the last 16-17 years and having that experience on board is always helpful. Even when he is not playing, he keeps on giving his inputs from the sidelines which has helped me and the team in numerous occasions,” Rashid told reporters in a media interaction on his birthday on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked what is his initial impression of youngster Abdul Samad, who is coming after a sensation domestic season for Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Rashid said that he is a quality talent who can hit the ball far while praising his fitness and the shape he is in before their IPL 2020 season opener against RCB.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Samad scored a whopping 592 runs including 36 sixes he hit - the most by anyone in the season – that eventually led to J&amp;K making it to the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sunil-gavaskar-names-his-srh-playing-xi-for-ipl-2020-excludes-williamson-328657" hreflang="en">Sunil Gavaskar names his SRH playing XI for IPL 2020; excludes Williamson</a></strong></p>

<p>“I saw Abdul Samad in our practice game yesterday and he was hitting the ball really long. He is a very strong guy and can clear the rope easily. I haven’t seen much of him yet but every player and coaching staff is very impressed by what he has done in training so far,” Rashid said.</p>

<p>On his battle with RCB skipper Virat Kohli, the 22-year-old said: "I think whenever you are bowling to anyone, you are under pressure. Virat is a world-class player in all three formats, I love it when somebody like him is batting against me, it is the best competition and you want it as a bowler, I will enjoy bowling to him, it will be a proud moment bowling to him. As a bowler, I will try to bowl the best deliveries."</p>

<p>Rashid Khan was one of the standout bowlers for SRH, like always, in IPL 2019 and went on to pick up 15 wickets for the Hyderabad-based outfit.<br />
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Monday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Monday. Both SRH and RCB are looking really solid on paper with the match promising to be a cracking contest between two top sides. Ahead of their season opener against RCB, Afghanistan spin maestro and one of the crucial players for SRH, Rashid Khan said having someone like Mohammad Nabi in the team helps him execute plans better on the field while adding his experience adds extra value to the SRH side. Rashid further heaped praise on youngster Abdul Samad for his ability to hit the ball far. Rashid was of high praise for Nabi as the 22-year-old said that the Afghanistan veteran’s inputs, on and off the field, are always valuable and he respects him for being a top cricketer and a true guide. ALSO READ: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament “Mohammad Nabi brings extra value to the our (SRH) side. He has played cricket for the last 16-17 years and having that experience on board is always helpful. Even when he is not playing, he keeps on giving his inputs from the sidelines which has helped me and the team in numerous occasions,” Rashid told reporters in a media interaction on his birthday on Sunday. When asked what is his initial impression of youngster Abdul Samad, who is coming after a sensation domestic season for Jammu & Kashmir, Rashid said that he is a quality talent who can hit the ball far while praising his fitness and the shape he is in before their IPL 2020 season opener against RCB. Samad scored a whopping 592 runs including 36 sixes he hit - the most by anyone in the season – that eventually led to J&K making it to the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy ALSO READ: Sunil Gavaskar names his SRH playing XI for IPL 2020; excludes Williamson “I saw Abdul Samad in our practice game yesterday and he was hitting the ball really long. He is a very strong guy and can clear the rope easily. I haven’t seen much of him yet but every player and coaching staff is very impressed by what he has done in training so far,” Rashid said. On his battle with RCB skipper Virat Kohli, the 22-year-old said: "I think whenever you are bowling to anyone, you are under pressure. Virat is a world-class player in all three formats, I love it when somebody like him is batting against me, it is the best competition and you want it as a bowler, I will enjoy bowling to him, it will be a proud moment bowling to him. As a bowler, I will try to bowl the best deliveries." Rashid Khan was one of the standout bowlers for SRH, like always, in IPL 2019 and went on to pick up 15 wickets for the Hyderabad-based outfit.

IPL 2020: Abdul Samad is an exciting talent, can help SRH this season - Rashid Khan

<p>Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has confirmed that their star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will miss another couple of matches of the 13th IPL.</p>

<p>Despite missing the seasoned West Indian who is recovering from an injury, three-times winners CSK began their campaign on a positive note, beating arch-rivals Mumbai Indians by five wickets here on Saturday.</p>

<p>"Dwayne Bravo is out for a couple of games," Fleming said in the post-match press conference.<br />
Bravo picked a niggle during the recently-concluded Caribbean Premier League and didn't bowl in the final due to a knee injury.</p>

<p>Playing in place of Bravo, English all-rounder Sam Curran smashed 18 off six balls to help CSK cross the finish line after Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis' scored brisk half-centuries.</p>

<p>In his quota of four overs, Curran returned impressive figures of 1/28 while picking up the wicket of the dangerous looking Quinton de Kock, and then played a cameo with the bat.</p>

<p>"Curran's performance was terrific," Fleming said.</p>

<p>The head coach also heaped praise on Rayudu, who played a match-winning knock, making a 48-ball 71 and along with du Plessis, who scored an unbeaten 58, helped Chennai chase down a target of 163 with four balls to spare.</p>

<p>"Rayudu has been nothing short of fantastic. He has been pretty emotional and played a great knock," Fleming said.</p>

<p>The former New Zealand captain further said that the pitch was "difficult" to score and that the team is looking for ways to find the right balance.</p>

<p>While addressing his team's post-match press conference, Mumbai Indians pacer James Pattinson said that they were looking to bowl first.</p>

<p>"We were looking to bowl first, with the temperature being high at night time the ground does get a bit wet. So, there is an advantage in bowling first. Both the teams were looking to bowl first," Pattinson said.</p>

<p>"There's little bit of wetness around the grass. It skidded on a little bit. It was a good wicket overall," the Australian added.</p>

<p>Speaking about Kieron Pollard's batting position, Pattinson said that he expects the West Indian to bat higher up in the order in the future.</p>

<p>Pollard batted at number six against CSK.</p>

<p>"I think between him (Pollard) and the two Pandya brothers, it's just going to float at number 5, 6 and 7 depending on the situation of the game. I'm sure he'll bat higher at some stage, depending on the situation in the game," said Pattinson.</p>

<p>The bowler also talked about the absence of crowd in the IPL.</p>

<p>"You just have to make your own noise out there. It's obviously hard when you don't have fans cheering behind you, especially the Mumbai Indians fans who are great.</p>

<p>"So, yeah it's different, it's different times, we're just grateful to be playing cricket," said Pattinson.</p>


Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has confirmed that their star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will miss another couple of matches of the 13th IPL. Despite missing the seasoned West Indian who is recovering from an injury, three-times winners CSK began their campaign on a positive note, beating arch-rivals Mumbai Indians by five wickets here on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has confirmed that their star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will miss another couple of matches of the 13th IPL. Despite missing the seasoned West Indian who is recovering from an injury, three-times winners CSK began their campaign on a positive note, beating arch-rivals Mumbai Indians by five wickets here on Saturday. "Dwayne Bravo is out for a couple of games," Fleming said in the post-match press conference. Bravo picked a niggle during the recently-concluded Caribbean Premier League and didn't bowl in the final due to a knee injury. Playing in place of Bravo, English all-rounder Sam Curran smashed 18 off six balls to help CSK cross the finish line after Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis' scored brisk half-centuries. In his quota of four overs, Curran returned impressive figures of 1/28 while picking up the wicket of the dangerous looking Quinton de Kock, and then played a cameo with the bat. "Curran's performance was terrific," Fleming said. The head coach also heaped praise on Rayudu, who played a match-winning knock, making a 48-ball 71 and along with du Plessis, who scored an unbeaten 58, helped Chennai chase down a target of 163 with four balls to spare. "Rayudu has been nothing short of fantastic. He has been pretty emotional and played a great knock," Fleming said. The former New Zealand captain further said that the pitch was "difficult" to score and that the team is looking for ways to find the right balance. While addressing his team's post-match press conference, Mumbai Indians pacer James Pattinson said that they were looking to bowl first. "We were looking to bowl first, with the temperature being high at night time the ground does get a bit wet. So, there is an advantage in bowling first. Both the teams were looking to bowl first," Pattinson said. "There's little bit of wetness around the grass. It skidded on a little bit. It was a good wicket overall," the Australian added. Speaking about Kieron Pollard's batting position, Pattinson said that he expects the West Indian to bat higher up in the order in the future. Pollard batted at number six against CSK. "I think between him (Pollard) and the two Pandya brothers, it's just going to float at number 5, 6 and 7 depending on the situation of the game. I'm sure he'll bat higher at some stage, depending on the situation in the game," said Pattinson. The bowler also talked about the absence of crowd in the IPL. "You just have to make your own noise out there. It's obviously hard when you don't have fans cheering behind you, especially the Mumbai Indians fans who are great. "So, yeah it's different, it's different times, we're just grateful to be playing cricket," said Pattinson.

Bravo to miss another couple of games, says CSK coach Fleming

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) have been dealt with a massive blow as veteran pacer Ishant Sharma has reportedly injured himself in the training just ahead of their opening <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> encounter against Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. And it is likely that Ishant may have to spend a longer time in the sidelines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Cricbuzz report, Ishant has injured his back during a training session ahead of DC’s match against KXIP in Dubai. Ishant had only returned in February to play the Test series against New Zealand after recovering from an ankle injury before ending up hurting the same ankle again.</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals, in Ishant’s absence, would look to use either of Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma or Avesh Khan to spearhead the pace attack with Kagiso Rabada.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dhoni-praises-chennai-dads-army-after-ipl-win-over-mumbai-328817">Dhoni praises Chennai 'Dads Army' after IPL win over Mumbai</a></strong></p>

<p>DC might go ahead with Marcus Stoinis or Keemo Paul along with Rabada and Shimron Hetmyer in the playing XI as the presence of Amit Mishra and Ravichandran Ashwin allow them to tweak their line-up. The presence of Axar Patel is an added advantage.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Ishant missing the first match of the season will be a huge blow for Delhi Capitals and it would be interesting to see how Shreyas Iyer copes with the pressure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the bio-secure bubble and the challenges it brings, Iyer on Saturday said:</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-5-batsmen-with-highest-individual-scores-327544" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores!</a></strong></p>

<p>“It’ unusual for all of us and it is a challenge. Being in the bio-secure bubble is very different. But we are trying hard to follow the rules and do activities keep ourselves entertained. We will be later briefed today on what are the dos and don’ts for celebration on the field. Among all this, we will certainly miss all the excitement and adrenaline that fans bring to the match inside the stadium,” Iyer told reporters in a virtual press conference.<br />
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Delhi Capitals (DC) have been dealt with a massive blow as veteran pacer Ishant Sharma has reportedly injured himself in the training just ahead of their opening Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 encounter against Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have been dealt with a massive blow as veteran pacer Ishant Sharma has reportedly injured himself in the training just ahead of their opening Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 encounter against Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. And it is likely that Ishant may have to spend a longer time in the sidelines. According to Cricbuzz report, Ishant has injured his back during a training session ahead of DC’s match against KXIP in Dubai. Ishant had only returned in February to play the Test series against New Zealand after recovering from an ankle injury before ending up hurting the same ankle again. Delhi Capitals, in Ishant’s absence, would look to use either of Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma or Avesh Khan to spearhead the pace attack with Kagiso Rabada. ALSO READ: Dhoni praises Chennai 'Dads Army' after IPL win over Mumbai DC might go ahead with Marcus Stoinis or Keemo Paul along with Rabada and Shimron Hetmyer in the playing XI as the presence of Amit Mishra and Ravichandran Ashwin allow them to tweak their line-up. The presence of Axar Patel is an added advantage. Nonetheless, Ishant missing the first match of the season will be a huge blow for Delhi Capitals and it would be interesting to see how Shreyas Iyer copes with the pressure. Talking about the bio-secure bubble and the challenges it brings, Iyer on Saturday said: ALSO READ: IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores! “It’ unusual for all of us and it is a challenge. Being in the bio-secure bubble is very different. But we are trying hard to follow the rules and do activities keep ourselves entertained. We will be later briefed today on what are the dos and don’ts for celebration on the field. Among all this, we will certainly miss all the excitement and adrenaline that fans bring to the match inside the stadium,” Iyer told reporters in a virtual press conference.

IPL 2020: Ishant Sharma picks up injury before DC's opener vs KXIP

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last month, is in top shape and ready to lead the Chennai Super Kings in the 13th edition of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League</a> on Saturday, head coach Stephen Fleming has said.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old former skipper drew curtains on an illustrious, trophy-laden career for the national team, having not played for India since their semi-final exit at the 50-overs World Cup in July last year.</p>

<p>Due to his long break, there were concerns over Dhoni’s readiness for the IPL, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in India.</p>

<p>"It has been no different," former New Zealand captain Fleming said in an interview on the team's website.&nbsp;"He's very fit and mentally he's been very engaged and determined.</p>

<p>“In some ways the break can work for the experienced and older players that we have. MS is fresh and ready to go.”</p>

<p>The IPL kicks off on Saturday with a repeat of last year’s final, which the Mumbai Indians won by one run against the Chennai outfit.</p>

<p>Three-time winners CSK did not have an ideal pre-season when many people from their touring party tested positive for the novel coronavirus upon arriving in the UAE, but Fleming felt the squad had dealt with the challenge well.</p>

<p>Adjusting to the conditions in the Emirates also means the 2020 edition of the popular Twenty20 tournament will be tactically “very different” and Fleming is banking on the wealth of experience in his side to adapt.</p>

<p>Apart from Dhoni, the Chennai side also boast experienced campaigners like Australian Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo of West Indies and Pakistan-born South African Imran Tahir.</p>

<p>“We’ve got experienced players, and experienced players identify key times and that’s why they’ve done so well in their careers, that they can turn games, absorb pressure or just sum out the situation,” Fleming said.</p>

<p>“That’s what experience is about and that’s why we value it so highly.”</p>


Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last month, is in top shape and ready to lead the Chennai Super Kings in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League on Saturday, head coach Stephen Fleming has said.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last month, is in top shape and ready to lead the Chennai Super Kings in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League on Saturday, head coach Stephen Fleming has said. The 39-year-old former skipper drew curtains on an illustrious, trophy-laden career for the national team, having not played for India since their semi-final exit at the 50-overs World Cup in July last year. Due to his long break, there were concerns over Dhoni’s readiness for the IPL, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in India. "It has been no different," former New Zealand captain Fleming said in an interview on the team's website. "He's very fit and mentally he's been very engaged and determined. “In some ways the break can work for the experienced and older players that we have. MS is fresh and ready to go.” The IPL kicks off on Saturday with a repeat of last year’s final, which the Mumbai Indians won by one run against the Chennai outfit. Three-time winners CSK did not have an ideal pre-season when many people from their touring party tested positive for the novel coronavirus upon arriving in the UAE, but Fleming felt the squad had dealt with the challenge well. Adjusting to the conditions in the Emirates also means the 2020 edition of the popular Twenty20 tournament will be tactically “very different” and Fleming is banking on the wealth of experience in his side to adapt. Apart from Dhoni, the Chennai side also boast experienced campaigners like Australian Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo of West Indies and Pakistan-born South African Imran Tahir. “We’ve got experienced players, and experienced players identify key times and that’s why they’ve done so well in their careers, that they can turn games, absorb pressure or just sum out the situation,” Fleming said. “That’s what experience is about and that’s why we value it so highly.”

'Fit and Fresh' Dhoni ready to lead Chennai in IPL 2020

<p>As the match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is underway, MS Dhoni's new beard has already taken CSK fans by a storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-ms-dhoni-on-the-verge-of-surpassing-suresh-rainas-record-328624" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record</a></p>

<p>MS Dhoni has made his return on the field after a long span, and his new beard has become the talking point on social media. CSK fans have compared the beard to Srikanth and Abhinandan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Seeing Dhoni after yearsss 🤧🤧😭😭❤❤<br />
Has kept beard looking like Srikanth 😂<br />
All d best Dhoni but MI will win 😜😂😅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvCSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MIvCSK</a> <a href="https://t.co/7bG5oD4B1Q">pic.twitter.com/7bG5oD4B1Q</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dhoni and his new Beard style won the toss💛😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvsMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvsMI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ipl2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ipl2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/pQfOaWSJkS">pic.twitter.com/pQfOaWSJkS</a></p>
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U know<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvsMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvsMI</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZYCeisUP5O">pic.twitter.com/ZYCeisUP5O</a></p>
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<p>CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-records-of-thala-ms-dhoni-in-the-tournament-328205" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament</a></strong></p>

<p>Dhoni is also on the verge of breaking a record held by Suresh Raina, who will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’.</p>

<p>Dhoni, who has numerous records under his belt, is set to become the most-capped player in IPL and is just four appearances away from surpassing the record held by Raina in IPL. ‘Thala’ has led CSK in 10 seasons in IPL while winning three titles with the Yellow Army.</p>

<p>Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight.&nbsp;</p>


As the match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is underway, MS Dhoni's new beard has already taken CSK fans by a storm. Also read: IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record MS Dhoni has made his return on the field after a long span, and his new beard has become the talking point on social media.

As the match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is underway, MS Dhoni's new beard has already taken CSK fans by a storm. Also read: IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record MS Dhoni has made his return on the field after a long span, and his new beard has become the talking point on social media. CSK fans have compared the beard to Srikanth and Abhinandan. Seeing Dhoni after yearsss 🤧🤧😭😭❤❤ Has kept beard looking like Srikanth 😂 All d best Dhoni but MI will win 😜😂😅#MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/7bG5oD4B1Q — K 🐥 (@Kajalshah76) September 19, 2020 × Dhoni and his new Beard style won the toss💛😍 #CSKvsMI #Ipl2020 pic.twitter.com/pQfOaWSJkS — 🖤 𝒮𝓃𝒶𝓅𝒮𝒽𝑜𝓉𝒪𝒷𝓈𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒾𝑜𝓃🧚🏼‍♀️ (@ObsessionSnap) September 19, 2020 × DHONI's Beard reminding me of Abhinandan If u know U know#Dhoni #CSKvsMI pic.twitter.com/ZYCeisUP5O — Light 🔥 (@UnnamedLight) September 19, 2020 × Dhoni's new beard style 🔥. #CSKvsMI pic.twitter.com/ji39ETjI4F — Mask 🎭 (@Mr_LoLwa) September 19, 2020 × Dhoni setting new beard goals😍❤#MIvsCSK pic.twitter.com/FR2rxbcWku — SARCASTER 🇮🇳 (@sarcaster_) September 19, 2020 × Beard Look is out of syllabus maannn 💥👀💛!! @msdhoni #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/IvRF6nXu8F — vEDITz (@Vidyadhar_R) September 19, 2020 × CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago. IN PICS: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament Dhoni is also on the verge of breaking a record held by Suresh Raina, who will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. Dhoni, who has numerous records under his belt, is set to become the most-capped player in IPL and is just four appearances away from surpassing the record held by Raina in IPL. ‘Thala’ has led CSK in 10 seasons in IPL while winning three titles with the Yellow Army. Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight.

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni's 'Thala' beard takes the social media by storm

<p>With <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> kickstarting from Satursday, former Australian skipper and now the head coach of Delhi Capitals said that there would be less pressure on players of performing as the matches will be played behind closed doors in front of empty stands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings in the season opener in Abu Dhabi, whereas Kings XI Punjab will lock horns with Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. Ahead of their match against KXIP, the DC head coach said that less atmosphere and noise create lesser pressure on players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The fact that there is no crowds on the ground, I actually think that probably puts less pressure on the players," Ponting said in a virtual pre-season press conference from Dubai.</p>

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<p>"The less noise and everything there probably creates less pressure," he said.</p>

<p>"Playing in front of an empty stadium will be different ... but once we start I think it is going to be about our group creating their own atmosphere and own energy on the ground and not expecting the crowds actually in the stadium to lift us up and anything like that."</p>

<p>However, Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer said the team would miss the roar of the home crowd and general fans in the stadiums.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Fans obviously when they are in the stands they give us that boost and the adrenaline subsequently. So we obviously we would be missing them out there in the stadium," said Iyer.</p>

<p>"The cheer, the roar and the support that we used to get would be missing."</p>

<p>All eight IPL franchises have been living inside bio-secure bubbles, as per the SOPs handed over by the BCCI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, DC will look to perform better than the last season where they finished third in the IPL 2019 table.</p>


With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 kickstarting from Satursday, former Australian skipper and now the head coach of Delhi Capitals said that there would be less pressure on players of performing as the matches will be played behind closed doors in front of empty stands.

With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 kickstarting from Satursday, former Australian skipper and now the head coach of Delhi Capitals said that there would be less pressure on players of performing as the matches will be played behind closed doors in front of empty stands. Defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings in the season opener in Abu Dhabi, whereas Kings XI Punjab will lock horns with Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. Ahead of their match against KXIP, the DC head coach said that less atmosphere and noise create lesser pressure on players. "The fact that there is no crowds on the ground, I actually think that probably puts less pressure on the players," Ponting said in a virtual pre-season press conference from Dubai. ALSO READ: Third year of Ricky Ponting with DC so he should deliver this time: Gautam Gambhir "The less noise and everything there probably creates less pressure," he said. "Playing in front of an empty stadium will be different ... but once we start I think it is going to be about our group creating their own atmosphere and own energy on the ground and not expecting the crowds actually in the stadium to lift us up and anything like that." However, Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer said the team would miss the roar of the home crowd and general fans in the stadiums. ALSO READ: Sunil Gavaskar names his SRH playing XI for IPL 2020; excludes Williamson "Fans obviously when they are in the stands they give us that boost and the adrenaline subsequently. So we obviously we would be missing them out there in the stadium," said Iyer. "The cheer, the roar and the support that we used to get would be missing." All eight IPL franchises have been living inside bio-secure bubbles, as per the SOPs handed over by the BCCI. Meanwhile, DC will look to perform better than the last season where they finished third in the IPL 2019 table.

Less pressure on players at closed-door IPL 2020, reckons Delhi Capitals' Ricky Ponting

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<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad are ready to be led by their returning captain David Warner in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 that is to be held in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is also in UAE as a part of commentary panel, has predicted that Williamson (who was named SRH's captain while Warner was away) might not feature in the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview to Sports Tak, Gavaskar named his playing XI. His list included David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi as four overseas players in his playing XI and left out Kane Williamson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The way Warner and Bairstow had their opening partnership in the entire tournament, both made many runs. So they will open the batting. Then you need the two Afghan players Nabi and Rashid as they are match-winners. That is why Kane Williamson will have to sit out for the first few matches," he said.</p>

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<p>According to Gavaskar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the bowling department which includes Basil Thampi and Sandeep Sharma. Former India U-19 captain, Priyam Garg was also in legend's playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sunil Gavaskar's SRH playing XI:</strong>&nbsp;David Warner (Captain), Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad are ready to be led by their returning captain David Warner in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 that is to be held in the United Arab Emirates.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are ready to be led by their returning captain David Warner in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 that is to be held in the United Arab Emirates. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings? Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is also in UAE as a part of commentary panel, has predicted that Williamson (who was named SRH's captain while Warner was away) might not feature in the playing XI. In an interview to Sports Tak, Gavaskar named his playing XI. His list included David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi as four overseas players in his playing XI and left out Kane Williamson. "The way Warner and Bairstow had their opening partnership in the entire tournament, both made many runs. So they will open the batting. Then you need the two Afghan players Nabi and Rashid as they are match-winners. That is why Kane Williamson will have to sit out for the first few matches," he said. IN PICS: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament According to Gavaskar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the bowling department which includes Basil Thampi and Sandeep Sharma. Former India U-19 captain, Priyam Garg was also in legend's playing XI. Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 21. Sunil Gavaskar's SRH playing XI: David Warner (Captain), Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar names his SRH playing XI for IPL 2020; excludes Williamson

<p>As Mumbai Indians (MI) gear up to clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season opener of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar gave insights on what makes the rivalry so intense between MI and CSK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about two of the most successful teams in IPL history, Tendulkar said that the strong fanbase of both the sides make the matches even more special while adding the never-die attitude of both MI and CSK make the encounters highly competitive.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"For any tournament to succeed, you need rivalries. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings we both have very strong fanbase. Both are extremely competitive. There have been occasions where Mumbai Indians were pushed badly in a corner and we have been able to pull through and win that game and the same thing has happened also with Chennai Super Kings," Tendulkar said in a video tweeted by Mumbai Indians.</p>

<p>The Master Blaster further said that the unpredictable nature of the matches between MI and CSK acts as a magnet for users as they are glued to their televisions set while predicting this year it will be same when it comes to garnering more traction than any other rivalry in IPL.</p>

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<p>"It makes the competition unpredictable and when there is a sense of unpredictability people get glued to the television sets. That is the beauty of any sport. But when it's played at the highest level and so fiercely completive people like to see that and this year also it's not going to be any different," he added.</p>

<p>Tendulkar further predicted new signings Chris Lynn and Nathan Coulter-Nile to play a crucial role in Mumbai India’s journey of defending their IPL trophy.</p>

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<p>"Chris Lynn when it comes to those explosive starts, he is tremendous. Nathan Coulter-Nile swinging the ball up front and then bowling those death overs also chipping in with his bat. All in all, the balance is really nice. Of course, Mumbai Indians as a squad earlier as anyways good. But it's strengthened much more with these two inclusions.</p>


As Mumbai Indians (MI) gear up to clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season opener of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar gave insights on what makes the rivalry so intense between MI and CSK.

As Mumbai Indians (MI) gear up to clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season opener of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar gave insights on what makes the rivalry so intense between MI and CSK. Talking about two of the most successful teams in IPL history, Tendulkar said that the strong fanbase of both the sides make the matches even more special while adding the never-die attitude of both MI and CSK make the encounters highly competitive. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament "For any tournament to succeed, you need rivalries. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings we both have very strong fanbase. Both are extremely competitive. There have been occasions where Mumbai Indians were pushed badly in a corner and we have been able to pull through and win that game and the same thing has happened also with Chennai Super Kings," Tendulkar said in a video tweeted by Mumbai Indians. The Master Blaster further said that the unpredictable nature of the matches between MI and CSK acts as a magnet for users as they are glued to their televisions set while predicting this year it will be same when it comes to garnering more traction than any other rivalry in IPL. TRENDING | IPL Face-off: Intense rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings "It makes the competition unpredictable and when there is a sense of unpredictability people get glued to the television sets. That is the beauty of any sport. But when it's played at the highest level and so fiercely completive people like to see that and this year also it's not going to be any different," he added. Tendulkar further predicted new signings Chris Lynn and Nathan Coulter-Nile to play a crucial role in Mumbai India’s journey of defending their IPL trophy. ALSO READ: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings? "Chris Lynn when it comes to those explosive starts, he is tremendous. Nathan Coulter-Nile swinging the ball up front and then bowling those death overs also chipping in with his bat. All in all, the balance is really nice. Of course, Mumbai Indians as a squad earlier as anyways good. But it's strengthened much more with these two inclusions.

What makes Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings rivalry in IPL special? Sachin Tendulkar gives his take

<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to face defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. CSK vs MI is arguably the biggest match of IPL given it is also considered as ‘El Clasico’ of cricket and the match promises to be an instant blockbuster considering the star-studded line-ups both the teams boast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MI defeated CSK in the final of IPL 2019 by just one run and that heart-crushing defeat will somewhere be in the CSK players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pitch of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium generally stays on the slower side but given this is the first match of IPL 2020, the track would be fresh and plenty of runs are expected in the season opener.</p>

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<h2>Where will the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings take place?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi in the UAE.</p>

<h2>What time will the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings begin?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday (September 19th).</p>

<h2>How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings?</h2>

<p>The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD.</p>

<h2>How to watch IPL 2020 match between MI vs CSK match online?</h2>

<p>The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between MI vs CSK will be available at Hotstar. You can also latest updates of the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings match at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">WION</a>.&nbsp;<br />
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MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to face defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. CSK vs MI is arguably the biggest match of IPL given it is also considered as ‘El Clasico’ of cricket and the match promises to be an instant blockbuster considering the star-studded line-ups both the teams boast.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to face defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. CSK vs MI is arguably the biggest match of IPL given it is also considered as ‘El Clasico’ of cricket and the match promises to be an instant blockbuster considering the star-studded line-ups both the teams boast. MI defeated CSK in the final of IPL 2019 by just one run and that heart-crushing defeat will somewhere be in the CSK players. The pitch of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium generally stays on the slower side but given this is the first match of IPL 2020, the track would be fresh and plenty of runs are expected in the season opener. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record TRENING: Watch: CSK fans gear up for IPL 2020 as MS Dhoni & Co. return ALSO READ: Monty Panesar predicts winners of IPL 2020, picks favourites for Orange and Purple cap Where will the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings take place? The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi in the UAE. What time will the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings begin? The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday (September 19th). How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings? The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. How to watch IPL 2020 match between MI vs CSK match online? The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between MI vs CSK will be available at Hotstar. You can also latest updates of the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings match at WION.

MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings?

<p>Chennai Super Kings on Saturday will be clashing against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, CSK faced quite some setbacks before the opening match and one of them was their star batsman Suresh Raina and spinner Harbhajan Singh pulled out of the tournament citing personal reasons. The Chennai-based team has not yet announced their replacements. But, Harbhajan Singh feels that these setbacks will not affect CSK's performance in this tournament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"CSK is one of those sides which has a lot of experience. Yes, they don’t have Harbhajan Singh, they don’t have Suresh Raina, that’s not gonna bother them too much. They have got a wealth of experience of Shane Watson, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja. Yes, I am gonna miss playing with CSK this year. I don’t know how much they will miss me. They will still go forward without me or Suresh or no matter whoever," he said while speaking to India Today.</p>

<p>During the interview, Harbhajan also clarified that his wife Geeta Basra and daughter needed him to be with them rather than being on the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thought it’s important for me to be with the family and spend some time with them rather than being there in the park. I am gonna miss playing but at the same time wishing my team CSK all the very best for the tournament and I am sure they will do what they are known for," Harbhajan Singh further added.</p>


Chennai Super Kings on Saturday will be clashing against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient?

Chennai Super Kings on Saturday will be clashing against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient? However, CSK faced quite some setbacks before the opening match and one of them was their star batsman Suresh Raina and spinner Harbhajan Singh pulled out of the tournament citing personal reasons. The Chennai-based team has not yet announced their replacements. But, Harbhajan Singh feels that these setbacks will not affect CSK's performance in this tournament. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament "CSK is one of those sides which has a lot of experience. Yes, they don’t have Harbhajan Singh, they don’t have Suresh Raina, that’s not gonna bother them too much. They have got a wealth of experience of Shane Watson, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja. Yes, I am gonna miss playing with CSK this year. I don’t know how much they will miss me. They will still go forward without me or Suresh or no matter whoever," he said while speaking to India Today. During the interview, Harbhajan also clarified that his wife Geeta Basra and daughter needed him to be with them rather than being on the field. "I thought it’s important for me to be with the family and spend some time with them rather than being there in the park. I am gonna miss playing but at the same time wishing my team CSK all the very best for the tournament and I am sure they will do what they are known for," Harbhajan Singh further added.

CSK will still go forward in IPL 2020 without me or Suresh : Harbhajan Singh

<p class="MsoNormal">Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the season opener of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. With the return of IPL, cricketing world will once again witness the legend of MS Dhoni take the field again. Dhoni is also on the verge of breaking a record held by Suresh Raina, who will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Dhoni, who has numerous records under his belt, is set to become the most-capped player in IPL and is just four appearances away from surpassing the record held by Raina in IPL. ‘Thala’ has led CSK in 10 seasons in IPL while winning three titles with the Yellow Army.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-records-of-thala-ms-dhoni-in-the-tournament-328205" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Raina is currently the most-capped player in IPL history with 193 appearances to his name while representing Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions. Whereas Dhoni has 190 appearances in IPL while playing for CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Dhoni, who is highly likely to start every game in IPL 2020, will easily surpass the record held by Raina in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mi-vs-csk-ipl-2020-preview-ms-dhoni-returns-but-will-it-be-sufficient-in-front-of-defending-champions-328609" hreflang="en">MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient in front of defending champions?</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Apart from the record mentioned, Dhoni has most number of wins – 104 – as captain in IPL and is also the most successful wicket-keeper in the tournament with as many as 132 dismissals besides captaining his sides in 174 matches in IPL. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">With the bat, Dhoni has been a menacing force with as many as 209 sixes to his name – most by an Indian batsman. Only Chris Gayle (326) and AB de Villiers (212) are ahead of him in the list. <o:p></o:p></p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the season opener of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the season opener of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. With the return of IPL, cricketing world will once again witness the legend of MS Dhoni take the field again. Dhoni is also on the verge of breaking a record held by Suresh Raina, who will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. Dhoni, who has numerous records under his belt, is set to become the most-capped player in IPL and is just four appearances away from surpassing the record held by Raina in IPL. ‘Thala’ has led CSK in 10 seasons in IPL while winning three titles with the Yellow Army. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament Raina is currently the most-capped player in IPL history with 193 appearances to his name while representing Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions. Whereas Dhoni has 190 appearances in IPL while playing for CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant. Dhoni, who is highly likely to start every game in IPL 2020, will easily surpass the record held by Raina in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. ALSO READ: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient in front of defending champions? Apart from the record mentioned, Dhoni has most number of wins – 104 – as captain in IPL and is also the most successful wicket-keeper in the tournament with as many as 132 dismissals besides captaining his sides in 174 matches in IPL. With the bat, Dhoni has been a menacing force with as many as 209 sixes to his name – most by an Indian batsman. Only Chris Gayle (326) and AB de Villiers (212) are ahead of him in the list.

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record

<p>Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings shared a video of its fans excited for the tournament on Twitter. It said: "They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu"</p>

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<p>CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-records-of-thala-ms-dhoni-in-the-tournament-328205" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament</a></strong></p>

<p>From COVID-19 to Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulling out, the Chennai-based team faced major setbacks even before the tournament began. Despite these, the team will be vying for fourth IPL trophy this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Predicted Chennai Super Kings Playing XI –</strong></p>

<p>S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C &amp; WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI –</strong></p>

<p>R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah&nbsp;</p>


Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient?

Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient? Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight. Chennai Super Kings shared a video of its fans excited for the tournament on Twitter. It said: "They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu" They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/u2dDkAxTOn — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 19, 2020 × CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament From COVID-19 to Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulling out, the Chennai-based team faced major setbacks even before the tournament began. Despite these, the team will be vying for fourth IPL trophy this year. Predicted Chennai Super Kings Playing XI – S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI – R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah

Watch: CSK fans gear up for IPL 2020 as MS Dhoni & Co. return

<p>The biggest T20 tournament in the world is back as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> is all set to commence from today with defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two of the most successful teams – MI and CSK - in IPL will lock horns against each other in a bid to start the IPL 2020 campaign in a winning style. While Mumbai Indians have had an advantage in the head-to-head encounters, with the Rohit Sharma-led outfit winning 17 as comparison to CSK’s 11 win.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fit-and-fresh-dhoni-ready-to-lead-chennai-in-ipl-2020-328585">'Fit and Fresh' Dhoni ready to lead Chennai in IPL</a></strong></p>

<p>All eyes will be on MS Dhoni as ‘Thala’ is set to mark his return to the cricket field after playing his last match in the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand. Dhoni has led CSK to three IPL titles and remains one of the best captain of all-time in cricketing history. However, he hasn’t played any sort of professional cricket for over a year and that might play a major role in today’s match as it could take some time before he gets back to match-rhythm and his usual attacking flow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Same goes for Shane Watson, Murali Vijay, Piyush Chawla and other players of the CSK squad who haven't played that much of cricket in the past 12 months. And that could take some time for CSK to return to their usual mojo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both teams are looking terrific on paper. However, CSK will be missing the services of Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh whereas Mumbai Indians will be without Lasith Malinga, which can put pressure on other players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, where the average first innings score in T20s is 137 with the highest being 225. Teams bowling first have had a slight advantage when it comes to winning matches.</p>

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<p>Mumbai Indians will look forward to the form of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Pandya brothers along with Jasprit Bumrah as they form the core of the team. However, all eyes will be on Kieron Pollard given his sensational form in the recently concluded team.</p>

<h2>Predicted Chennai Super Kings Playing XI –</h2>

<p>S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C &amp; WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi</p>

<h2>Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI –</h2>

<p>R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah&nbsp;<br />
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The biggest T20 tournament in the world is back as Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to commence from today with defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The biggest T20 tournament in the world is back as Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to commence from today with defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Two of the most successful teams – MI and CSK - in IPL will lock horns against each other in a bid to start the IPL 2020 campaign in a winning style. While Mumbai Indians have had an advantage in the head-to-head encounters, with the Rohit Sharma-led outfit winning 17 as comparison to CSK’s 11 win. ALSO READ: 'Fit and Fresh' Dhoni ready to lead Chennai in IPL All eyes will be on MS Dhoni as ‘Thala’ is set to mark his return to the cricket field after playing his last match in the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand. Dhoni has led CSK to three IPL titles and remains one of the best captain of all-time in cricketing history. However, he hasn’t played any sort of professional cricket for over a year and that might play a major role in today’s match as it could take some time before he gets back to match-rhythm and his usual attacking flow. Same goes for Shane Watson, Murali Vijay, Piyush Chawla and other players of the CSK squad who haven't played that much of cricket in the past 12 months. And that could take some time for CSK to return to their usual mojo. Both teams are looking terrific on paper. However, CSK will be missing the services of Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh whereas Mumbai Indians will be without Lasith Malinga, which can put pressure on other players. The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, where the average first innings score in T20s is 137 with the highest being 225. Teams bowling first have had a slight advantage when it comes to winning matches. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament Mumbai Indians will look forward to the form of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Pandya brothers along with Jasprit Bumrah as they form the core of the team. However, all eyes will be on Kieron Pollard given his sensational form in the recently concluded team. Predicted Chennai Super Kings Playing XI – S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI – R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah

MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient in front of defending champions?

<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start from today (September 19) with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing three-time winners Chennai Super Kings in the season opener in Abu Dhabi. While there is massive hype surrounding the IPL 2020, predictions and analysis have started to pour in the lead up to the lucrative T20 tournament.</p>

<p>Former England spinner Monty Panesar, while speaking exclusively to WION's Subhayan Chakraborty, predicted the top four teams and winners of IPL 2020, which is being staged in the UAE behind closed doors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>WATCH: Monty Panesar previews all 8 IPL franchise and predicts top four teams&nbsp;</h2>

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<p>Panesar further predicted the winners of Orange Cap (highest run-scorer) and Purple Cap (highest wicket-taker) in the IPL 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Picking his top four teams in IPL 2020, Panesar said he feels Delhi Capitals are one of the strongest in the 13th edition of IPL with a great mix of youth and experience as he said that the conditions might suit the DC players more than other franchise.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about Royal Challengers Bangalore, Panesar said it may come down to how Virat Kohli manages the squad and takes his decision on the field and went on to keep the Bengaluru-based outfit in his top four. Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians were the next picks by Panesar to complete his top four IPL 2020 teams.</p>

<p>Monty Panesar’s top 4 teams in IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore</p>

<p>The former England international, who scalped 167 wickets in Test cricket, went on to predict Delhi Capitals as the winner of IPL 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-king-kohli-to-afghan-spin-wizard-five-to-watch-in-ipl-2020-328330" hreflang="en">From King Kohli to Afghan spin wizard: five to watch in IPL 2020</a></strong></p>

<p>Completing his predictions for IPL 2020, Panesar named Rashid Khan to bag the Purple Cap while naming Rishabh Pant to win the Orange Cap in the tournament.</p>


Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start from today (September 19) with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing three-time winners Chennai Super Kings in the season opener in Abu Dhabi.

Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start from today (September 19) with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing three-time winners Chennai Super Kings in the season opener in Abu Dhabi. While there is massive hype surrounding the IPL 2020, predictions and analysis have started to pour in the lead up to the lucrative T20 tournament. Former England spinner Monty Panesar, while speaking exclusively to WION's Subhayan Chakraborty, predicted the top four teams and winners of IPL 2020, which is being staged in the UAE behind closed doors. WATCH: Monty Panesar previews all 8 IPL franchise and predicts top four teams × Panesar further predicted the winners of Orange Cap (highest run-scorer) and Purple Cap (highest wicket-taker) in the IPL 2020. Picking his top four teams in IPL 2020, Panesar said he feels Delhi Capitals are one of the strongest in the 13th edition of IPL with a great mix of youth and experience as he said that the conditions might suit the DC players more than other franchise. ALSO READ: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament Talking about Royal Challengers Bangalore, Panesar said it may come down to how Virat Kohli manages the squad and takes his decision on the field and went on to keep the Bengaluru-based outfit in his top four. Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians were the next picks by Panesar to complete his top four IPL 2020 teams. Monty Panesar’s top 4 teams in IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore The former England international, who scalped 167 wickets in Test cricket, went on to predict Delhi Capitals as the winner of IPL 2020. ALSO READ: From King Kohli to Afghan spin wizard: five to watch in IPL 2020 Completing his predictions for IPL 2020, Panesar named Rashid Khan to bag the Purple Cap while naming Rishabh Pant to win the Orange Cap in the tournament.

Monty Panesar predicts winners of IPL 2020, picks favourites for Orange and Purple cap

<p>Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world, countless&nbsp;frontline&nbsp;workers risked their lives for the sake of others, with their selfless efforts. As a small token of gratitude, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> franchise Delhi Capitals, through its digital initiative "Salaam Dilli", recognised the contribution of some frontline workers from Delhi NCR.</p>

<p>Inspired and humbled by the efforts of these courageous citizens, the Delhi Capitals official match jersey will bear the "Thank You COVID Warriors" message for the entire duration of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">IPL 2020</a>.</p>

<p>On Thursday, members of the Delhi Capitals squad, including CEO Mr. Dhiraj Malhotra, Assistant Coach Mohammad Kaif, and senior players Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra, interacted with these COVID heroes through a virtual meet. On the occasion, the participants also unboxed a surprise delivery package, which comprised a letter of gratitude and personalised jerseys on behalf of the Delhi Capitals team.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-records-of-thala-ms-dhoni-in-the-tournament-328205" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament</a></strong></p>

<p>Under the 'Salaam Dilli' initiative, Delhi Capitals featured the following COVID warriors from the city:</p>

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	<li>Ms. Manika Bhadwar: Fed underprivileged people through her own kitchen&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ms. Pomilla Gupta: Ran a kitchen for stray dogs during the lockdown&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Mr. Sourav Das &amp; Mrs. Laxmi Das - Distributed home-made masks for free, installed mask vending machines in public places&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Dr. Atul Gogia - Stood at the frontline to treat COVID patients&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ms. Niharika Dwivedi - Donated personal savings to buy air tickets for a family of migrant workers&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Mr. Amit Phogat &amp; Mr. Ravinder Dharwal - Delhi Police constables who donated, and ran a plasma donation network&nbsp;</li>
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<p>Here's what members of the Delhi Capitals squad had to say during the interaction:</p>

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<p><b>Ishant Sharma</b>&nbsp;"Throughout the pandemic, frontline workers have dedicated themselves to protecting&nbsp;our population. To all the sanitation workers, doctors, security forces, blood donors, social workers, drivers, and their respective families - this small token of thanks from our team is testament of your service towards humanity."</p>

<p><b>Amit Mishra</b>&nbsp;"It is heartening to see youngsters like Nikarika working and supporting people during these difficult times. Words are not enough to thank these COVID warriors. A big Salaam from all of us for you. As our world continues to battle and survive this pandemic, it’s efforts like yours that will continue to inspire, and make a difference."</p>

<p><b>Dhiraj Malhotra</b>&nbsp;"At Delhi Capitals, we believe there’s no work greater than service to others. And to serve others amidst a global pandemic, and to take on the responsibility of keeping countless lives safe, is tremendous, to say the least. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, for your unparalleled service in these tough times going beyond the call of duty."</p>

<p><b>Mohammad Kaif</b>&nbsp;"It takes real selflessness, humility and desire to be able to put others first in this battle for survival. Therefore, I would like to express my huge gratitude to all of you for making the world a better place. I want to salute you, the real warriors, on behalf of the DC family."&nbsp;</p>

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Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world, countless frontline workers risked their lives for the sake of others, with their selfless efforts.

Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world, countless frontline workers risked their lives for the sake of others, with their selfless efforts. As a small token of gratitude, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals, through its digital initiative "Salaam Dilli", recognised the contribution of some frontline workers from Delhi NCR. Inspired and humbled by the efforts of these courageous citizens, the Delhi Capitals official match jersey will bear the "Thank You COVID Warriors" message for the entire duration of IPL 2020. On Thursday, members of the Delhi Capitals squad, including CEO Mr. Dhiraj Malhotra, Assistant Coach Mohammad Kaif, and senior players Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra, interacted with these COVID heroes through a virtual meet. On the occasion, the participants also unboxed a surprise delivery package, which comprised a letter of gratitude and personalised jerseys on behalf of the Delhi Capitals team. ALSO READ: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament Under the 'Salaam Dilli' initiative, Delhi Capitals featured the following COVID warriors from the city: Ms. Manika Bhadwar: Fed underprivileged people through her own kitchen Ms. Pomilla Gupta: Ran a kitchen for stray dogs during the lockdown Mr. Sourav Das & Mrs. Laxmi Das - Distributed home-made masks for free, installed mask vending machines in public places Dr. Atul Gogia - Stood at the frontline to treat COVID patients Ms. Niharika Dwivedi - Donated personal savings to buy air tickets for a family of migrant workers Mr. Amit Phogat & Mr. Ravinder Dharwal - Delhi Police constables who donated, and ran a plasma donation network Here's what members of the Delhi Capitals squad had to say during the interaction: WATCH: WION Exclusive: Australia's Josh Hazlewood on IPL 2020, CSK and MS Dhoni and India series Ishant Sharma "Throughout the pandemic, frontline workers have dedicated themselves to protecting our population. To all the sanitation workers, doctors, security forces, blood donors, social workers, drivers, and their respective families - this small token of thanks from our team is testament of your service towards humanity." Amit Mishra "It is heartening to see youngsters like Nikarika working and supporting people during these difficult times. Words are not enough to thank these COVID warriors. A big Salaam from all of us for you. As our world continues to battle and survive this pandemic, it’s efforts like yours that will continue to inspire, and make a difference." Dhiraj Malhotra "At Delhi Capitals, we believe there’s no work greater than service to others. And to serve others amidst a global pandemic, and to take on the responsibility of keeping countless lives safe, is tremendous, to say the least. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, for your unparalleled service in these tough times going beyond the call of duty." Mohammad Kaif "It takes real selflessness, humility and desire to be able to put others first in this battle for survival. Therefore, I would like to express my huge gratitude to all of you for making the world a better place. I want to salute you, the real warriors, on behalf of the DC family."

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals salute COVID Warriors from the national capital

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League</a> starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza.</p>

<h2>- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) -</h2>

<p>Captain Kohli will be key to Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes in the 13th edition of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The star batsman hasn't been at his best in the T20 tournament, save the 2016 edition when he scored 640 runs in 16 matches to guide Bangalore to a runner-up finish.</p>

<p>But with 'King Kohli' backed by big guns including South Africa's AB de Villiers and&nbsp;Aaron Finch of Australia, Bangalore will be optimistic about doing better than last year, when they finished with the wooden spoon.</p>

<h2>- David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) -</h2>

<p>Back as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad two years after being replaced over a cheating scandal, Warner is aiming for the top.</p>

<p>The explosive opener smashed 692 runs from 12 matches last year after being barred from the 2018 edition over the 'Sandpapergate' affair during a Test against South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Warner's leadership and exploits with the bat helped Hyderabad clinch the 2016 title, and he is looking for a repeat of that in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am sure I will be doing my very, very best to try and lift the IPL trophy coming this year," he said, after being reinstated as Hyderabad skipper.</p>

<h2>- Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) -</h2>

<p>Buttler has formed the backbone of England's one-day batting since their World Cup triumph last year and is a key player of his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals.</p>

<p>The wicketkeeper-batsman recently hit his T20 international best of 77 not out against Australia in what seemed a perfect tune-up for the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buttler, who has a strike rate of over 150 in the IPL, plays alongside fellow countrymen Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for the inaugural champions, who will be hoping to do better than last year when they finished seventh.</p>

<h2>- Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) -</h2>

<p>A West Indian power-hitter who has single-handedly won games for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell is any bowler's nightmare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The all-rounder was the IPL's Most Valuable Player last year, with 11 wickets and 510 runs for Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two-time champions are considering promoting the middle-order batsman to the number three position and get the maximum out of his attacking play.</p>

<p>"If he comes in at number three and bats 60 balls, he might even score a double-hundred. Anything can happen with 'Dre' Russ. He is almost the heartbeat of the team," said KKR team mentor David Hussey.</p>

<h2>- Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) -</h2>

<p>The Afghanistan spin sensation passed 300 T20 wickets during the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rashid, 21, has plied his trade in T20 leagues across the globe but it was his exploits for the IPL's Hyderabad team that grabbed the most attention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The world's top-ranked T20 bowler has claimed 55 wickets in 46 IPL games and is handy as a lower-order batsman.</p>

<p>According to his Hyderabad team-mate Bhuvneshwar Kumar, having Rashid is "is always a delight for any team".</p>


The Indian Premier League starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza.

The Indian Premier League starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza. - Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - Captain Kohli will be key to Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes in the 13th edition of the tournament. The star batsman hasn't been at his best in the T20 tournament, save the 2016 edition when he scored 640 runs in 16 matches to guide Bangalore to a runner-up finish. But with 'King Kohli' backed by big guns including South Africa's AB de Villiers and Aaron Finch of Australia, Bangalore will be optimistic about doing better than last year, when they finished with the wooden spoon. - David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - Back as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad two years after being replaced over a cheating scandal, Warner is aiming for the top. The explosive opener smashed 692 runs from 12 matches last year after being barred from the 2018 edition over the 'Sandpapergate' affair during a Test against South Africa. But Warner's leadership and exploits with the bat helped Hyderabad clinch the 2016 title, and he is looking for a repeat of that in the UAE. "I am sure I will be doing my very, very best to try and lift the IPL trophy coming this year," he said, after being reinstated as Hyderabad skipper. - Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) - Buttler has formed the backbone of England's one-day batting since their World Cup triumph last year and is a key player of his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals. The wicketkeeper-batsman recently hit his T20 international best of 77 not out against Australia in what seemed a perfect tune-up for the IPL. Buttler, who has a strike rate of over 150 in the IPL, plays alongside fellow countrymen Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for the inaugural champions, who will be hoping to do better than last year when they finished seventh. - Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) - A West Indian power-hitter who has single-handedly won games for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell is any bowler's nightmare. The all-rounder was the IPL's Most Valuable Player last year, with 11 wickets and 510 runs for Kolkata. The two-time champions are considering promoting the middle-order batsman to the number three position and get the maximum out of his attacking play. "If he comes in at number three and bats 60 balls, he might even score a double-hundred. Anything can happen with 'Dre' Russ. He is almost the heartbeat of the team," said KKR team mentor David Hussey. - Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - The Afghanistan spin sensation passed 300 T20 wickets during the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League. Rashid, 21, has plied his trade in T20 leagues across the globe but it was his exploits for the IPL's Hyderabad team that grabbed the most attention. The world's top-ranked T20 bowler has claimed 55 wickets in 46 IPL games and is handy as a lower-order batsman. According to his Hyderabad team-mate Bhuvneshwar Kumar, having Rashid is "is always a delight for any team".

From King Kohli to Afghan spin wizard: five to watch in IPL 2020

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and three-time winners Chennai Super Kings is less than 24 hours away. After over a&nbsp;year, MS Dhoni will be taking to the field in the match against Mumbai Indians and fans are already looking forward to witnessing former Indian skipper back in action again.</p>

<p>#WelcomeBackDhoni started to trend on social media platform Twitter as fans posted stats, photos, videos of Dhoni with more than 50,000 tweets. There has been lot of talks surrounding Dhoni’s comeback on field, more so ever after he announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. While fans may not witness ‘Thala’ in action from stadiums, they will be tuning in on their televisions to catch a glimpse of the wicket-keeper batsman.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-records-of-thala-ms-dhoni-in-the-tournament-328205" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament</a></strong></p>

<h2>Here's how #WelcomeBackDhoni trended on Twitter:</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let’s look forward to dashing Dhoni’s dhamaka in Dubai!🤩🥳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackDhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/pawSK02ZyP">pic.twitter.com/pawSK02ZyP</a></p>
— Whistle Podu Army ® - CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSKFansOfficial/status/1306950487929806848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Most runs in last 4 overs<br />
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Most wins as Captain<br />
Most dismissals as Keeper<br />
Most runs as Captain<br />
Most MOM as Captain<br />
Most not outs as Batsman<br />
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— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHONIism/status/1306949868686987264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Need to do it again with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yellove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yellove</a> 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackDhoni</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MSDhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/gUYOJHzhxj">pic.twitter.com/gUYOJHzhxj</a></p>
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHONIism/status/1306957487967531008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">19:29 - MSD Retired !!<br />
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19:30 - MSD will be coming back !!<br />
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Destiny 🤞💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackDhoni</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here is the Special Design to Welcome our beloved IDOL <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MSDhoni</a>. 💛<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackDhoni</a> 🦁🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2020</a> • Design <a href="https://twitter.com/lingamalagar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lingamalagar</a>..!! <a href="https://t.co/J72CcG16kQ">pic.twitter.com/J72CcG16kQ</a></p>
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHONIism/status/1306951639341826050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Captain Cool, Well Said !!👌🦁💛<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackDhoni</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Ds4aAWopO">pic.twitter.com/9Ds4aAWopO</a></p>
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSKFansArmy/status/1306959179660156940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Helicopter Flying in the UAE !!🚁💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackDhoni</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> <a href="https://t.co/6GvCZYscjA">pic.twitter.com/6GvCZYscjA</a></p>
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSKFansArmy/status/1306950150305116160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All We Need is Your Presence to Cherish &amp; Smile to Rejoice 🤗💛<a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSDhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackDhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/LGd9nnTQns">pic.twitter.com/LGd9nnTQns</a></p>
— Sharukh MSD™🦁 (@StanMSD) <a href="https://twitter.com/StanMSD/status/1306948840843436032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-hardik-pandya-jokingly-trolls-ms-dhoni-abd-reminds-him-not-to-mess-with-thala-328343" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Hardik Pandya Jokingly trolls MS Dhoni, ABD; reminds him not to mess with ‘Thala’</a></strong></p>

<p>CSK head coach Stephen Fleming, ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians, heaped praise on Dhoni as he said: “It has been no different. He’s very fit and mentally he’s been very engaged and determined. In some ways the break can work for the experienced and older players that we have. MS is fresh and ready to go,” Fleming told CSK’s official website.</p>

<p>Also termed as ‘El Clasico’ cricket, CSK vs MI will be the perfect season opener for IPL 2020. Talking about the match, Fleming said, the encounter always adds extra excitement and pressure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The first game is always full of anxiety, nerves and excitement, and CSK-MI has added extra excitement and pressure and we enjoy that. We’ve earned the right to play the first game by playing well last year, and given the way the final finished last year, it’s nice to have another crack at MI. They are a very good side and it gives you a good gauge as to how the pre-season has gone and the areas that need improvement. You get a good idea after the first game as to where your team is sitting,” Fleming said.</p>

<p>CSK will be without the likes of Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh who opted out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons.<br />
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and three-time winners Chennai Super Kings is less than 24 hours away.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and three-time winners Chennai Super Kings is less than 24 hours away. After over a year, MS Dhoni will be taking to the field in the match against Mumbai Indians and fans are already looking forward to witnessing former Indian skipper back in action again. #WelcomeBackDhoni started to trend on social media platform Twitter as fans posted stats, photos, videos of Dhoni with more than 50,000 tweets. There has been lot of talks surrounding Dhoni’s comeback on field, more so ever after he announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. While fans may not witness ‘Thala’ in action from stadiums, they will be tuning in on their televisions to catch a glimpse of the wicket-keeper batsman. ALSO READ: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament Here's how #WelcomeBackDhoni trended on Twitter: Let’s look forward to dashing Dhoni’s dhamaka in Dubai!🤩🥳#WelcomeBackDhoni @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/pawSK02ZyP — Whistle Podu Army ® - CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) September 18, 2020 × Most runs in last 4 overs Most runs in the last over Most wins as Captain Most dismissals as Keeper Most runs as Captain Most MOM as Captain Most not outs as Batsman Most sixes by an Indian Most MOM by an Indian Highest average by Indian player#WelcomeBackDhoni | @MSDhoni — DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) September 18, 2020 × Done and dusted with the blues Need to do it again with the #Yellove 🔥#WelcomeBackDhoni | @MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/gUYOJHzhxj — DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) September 18, 2020 × 19:29 - MSD Retired !! 19:30 - MSD will be coming back !! Destiny 🤞💥#WelcomeBackDhoni | @ChennaiIPL — DHONI Army TN™ (@DhoniArmyTN) September 18, 2020 × Here is the Special Design to Welcome our beloved IDOL @MSDhoni. 💛#WelcomeBackDhoni 🦁🔥#IPL2020 • Design @lingamalagar..!! pic.twitter.com/J72CcG16kQ — DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) September 18, 2020 × Captain Cool, Well Said !!👌🦁💛#WelcomeBackDhoni | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/9Ds4aAWopO — CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) September 18, 2020 × #WelcomeBackDhoni 🔥 Art Artist pic.twitter.com/CnkcXEo8xR — DHONI Tamil FC™ (@DhoniTamilFC) September 18, 2020 × Helicopter Flying in the UAE !!🚁💥#WelcomeBackDhoni | #CSK pic.twitter.com/6GvCZYscjA — CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) September 18, 2020 × All We Need is Your Presence to Cherish & Smile to Rejoice 🤗💛@msdhoni #MSDhoni #WelcomeBackDhoni pic.twitter.com/LGd9nnTQns — Sharukh MSD™🦁 (@StanMSD) September 18, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Hardik Pandya Jokingly trolls MS Dhoni, ABD; reminds him not to mess with ‘Thala’ CSK head coach Stephen Fleming, ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians, heaped praise on Dhoni as he said: “It has been no different. He’s very fit and mentally he’s been very engaged and determined. In some ways the break can work for the experienced and older players that we have. MS is fresh and ready to go,” Fleming told CSK’s official website. Also termed as ‘El Clasico’ cricket, CSK vs MI will be the perfect season opener for IPL 2020. Talking about the match, Fleming said, the encounter always adds extra excitement and pressure. “The first game is always full of anxiety, nerves and excitement, and CSK-MI has added extra excitement and pressure and we enjoy that. We’ve earned the right to play the first game by playing well last year, and given the way the final finished last year, it’s nice to have another crack at MI. They are a very good side and it gives you a good gauge as to how the pre-season has gone and the areas that need improvement. You get a good idea after the first game as to where your team is sitting,” Fleming said. CSK will be without the likes of Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh who opted out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons.

IPL 2020: Ahead of MI vs CSK opener, #WelcomeBackDhoni trends on Twitter

<p>With England and Australian players joining in their respective franchises just days ahead of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, teams have been handed a massive relief as all the 21 players who arrived to the UAE from the United Kingdom will only have undergo 36 hours of quarantine contrary to the earlier reported six days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the franchises having English and Australian players had appealed to the BCCI for reducing quarantine period and the issue has now been sort out with the local authorities in the UAE.</p>

<p>According to PTI, English and Australian players will now have to under 36-hour quarantine period instead of six days which allows the team to have all their players available from the first game itself.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-rcb-release-new-anthem-usage-of-hindi-language-triggers-outrage-on-social-media-328409" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: RCB release new anthem, usage of 'Hindi language' triggers outrage on social media</a></strong></p>

<p>"Yes, I can confirm that all the English and Australian players have to now undergo 36-hour quarantine instead of six days. The matter has been sorted and most of the teams will now have their big stars available from the first game itself," a senior IPL functionary privy to development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler will arrive in the UAE late on Thursday night (UAE time) from the UK and on arrival will undergo RT-PCR test for COVID-19.</p>

<p>"They have undergone one rapid test before boarding (the flight) and will undergo another on arrival. Otherwise, the robust testing protocols will be followed as usual. The rationale behind the move is that all the players are entering from one bio-bubble to another," the veteran BCCI official said. The PTI had earlier reported that one of the senior players, an Australian superstar, had written a letter to BCCI president Ganguly requesting for a three-day quarantine, instead of six.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2020-predicting-mvps-from-each-franchise-326829" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Predicting MVPs from each franchise</a></strong></p>

<p>Reportedly, the BCCI had a word with the officials of at least three franchises which have Australian and English players in their squad and the verdict has been satisfactory. "The BCCI did a great job in reducing the quarantine period to 36 hours. This means teams like Chennai Super Kings (Josh Hazlewood and Tom Curran), Rajasthan Royals (Smith, Buttler, Archer) will have all their players available from their first game. Ditto for Kings XI Punjab that has Glenn Maxwell in its roster and Delhi Capitals that has Alex Carry," a franchise official told PTI.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians are the only franchise not boasting any English or Australian players who were a part of the recently concluded England vs Australia limited-overs series. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders, who start their campaign on September 23 remain unaffected by the change of rules.&nbsp;</p>

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With England and Australian players joining in their respective franchises just days ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, teams have been handed a massive relief as all the 21 players who arrived to the UAE from the United Kingdom will only have undergo 36 hours of quarantine contrary to the earlier reported six days.

With England and Australian players joining in their respective franchises just days ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, teams have been handed a massive relief as all the 21 players who arrived to the UAE from the United Kingdom will only have undergo 36 hours of quarantine contrary to the earlier reported six days. All the franchises having English and Australian players had appealed to the BCCI for reducing quarantine period and the issue has now been sort out with the local authorities in the UAE. According to PTI, English and Australian players will now have to under 36-hour quarantine period instead of six days which allows the team to have all their players available from the first game itself. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: RCB release new anthem, usage of 'Hindi language' triggers outrage on social media "Yes, I can confirm that all the English and Australian players have to now undergo 36-hour quarantine instead of six days. The matter has been sorted and most of the teams will now have their big stars available from the first game itself," a senior IPL functionary privy to development told PTI on conditions of anonymity. The likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler will arrive in the UAE late on Thursday night (UAE time) from the UK and on arrival will undergo RT-PCR test for COVID-19. "They have undergone one rapid test before boarding (the flight) and will undergo another on arrival. Otherwise, the robust testing protocols will be followed as usual. The rationale behind the move is that all the players are entering from one bio-bubble to another," the veteran BCCI official said. The PTI had earlier reported that one of the senior players, an Australian superstar, had written a letter to BCCI president Ganguly requesting for a three-day quarantine, instead of six. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Predicting MVPs from each franchise Reportedly, the BCCI had a word with the officials of at least three franchises which have Australian and English players in their squad and the verdict has been satisfactory. "The BCCI did a great job in reducing the quarantine period to 36 hours. This means teams like Chennai Super Kings (Josh Hazlewood and Tom Curran), Rajasthan Royals (Smith, Buttler, Archer) will have all their players available from their first game. Ditto for Kings XI Punjab that has Glenn Maxwell in its roster and Delhi Capitals that has Alex Carry," a franchise official told PTI. Mumbai Indians are the only franchise not boasting any English or Australian players who were a part of the recently concluded England vs Australia limited-overs series. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders, who start their campaign on September 23 remain unaffected by the change of rules. (With PTI inputs)

IPL 2020: Relief for franchises as English and Australian players to undergo just 36-hour of quarantine

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday released their official anthem for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. While there was massive hype ahead of RCB anthem release, outrage was sparked on social media platform Twitter after RCB’s official handle posted the video song featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal among many others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fans were left upset over the use of Hindi language in RCB’s anthem as they questioned the franchise over the less usage of Kannada language in the anthem. Even former India cricketer and one of the stalwarts of Karnataka, Dodda Ganesh was left unimpressed with the new RCB anthem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Official RCB Anthem is here! And it's dedicated to the best fans in the world. Time to crank up the volume to the maximum, 12th Man Army," RCB tweeted.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/my-covid-heroes-royal-challengers-bangalore-to-pay-tribute-to-frontline-warriors-in-ipl-2020-328178" hreflang="en">My Covid Heroes': RCB to pay tribute to frontline warriors in IPL 2020</a></strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Here's how the fans reacted on RCB's new anthem:</strong></h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No, Shashank. The outrage is a genuine one. Just like how the <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> adds local flavour with Tamil, <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a>’ fans asking for a Kannada song, is justified. After all, it is Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Bengaluru’s official language is Kannada. <a href="https://t.co/sF4bVC42Ad">https://t.co/sF4bVC42Ad</a></p>
— ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ | Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha) <a href="https://twitter.com/doddaganesha/status/1306848973622181888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The entire state is fighting a battle today to avoid Hindi imposition in the state of Karnataka.<br />
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Comes RCB - Which represents the state of Kannada Nadu having a rich cricketing history releasing it's anthem which involves unnecessary use of Hindi.<br />
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Embarrassing.</p>
— Harish S Itagi (@HarishSItagi) <a href="https://twitter.com/HarishSItagi/status/1306802970554638336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Y yis hindi mor than kannada? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Waar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Waar</a><br />
Seaparat kannada hadilva nam kannada fans ge<br />
Paapa uella bejaru<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Waar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Waar</a> 🖖</p>
— Mr. Nags ✌️ (@Thundrous0) <a href="https://twitter.com/Thundrous0/status/1306801677677150208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">With so much of Hindi lyrics in it... I don't feel like supporting it. RCB has fans from all over the country/ world, not Hindi regions only. And majorly from Karnataka, so Kannada would have been used more.</p>
— ವಿಕಾಸ್ ಹೆಗಡೆ | Vikas Hegde (@hegde_vikas) <a href="https://twitter.com/hegde_vikas/status/1306840485458108416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is thousand time better than ur useless anthem... <a href="https://t.co/ePSI1j70x3">pic.twitter.com/ePSI1j70x3</a></p>
— Unpaired_electron____* (@RockAlways_777) <a href="https://twitter.com/RockAlways_777/status/1306840667503562754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Disappointed! Where's the local language?? Should have been in English and Kannada... Not Hindi...</p>
— Hameed Pasha حمیدپاشا (@whitecrescent) <a href="https://twitter.com/whitecrescent/status/1306798348830154753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don't come up with a Kannada song later on to mend our wounds.. These wounds are more than a decade old and we are fed up of your callous attitude year after year.. 2/2</p>
— ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ್ ಬಿ (Mallikarjun B) (@arjuna04) <a href="https://twitter.com/arjuna04/status/1306846176390664192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a> Tale,<br />
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1. They don't promote much of local Karnataka talent in their team.<br />
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2. They hardly use Kannada. Take the new anthem for example, they have included few Kannada words so that there won't be any outrage from fans.<br />
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Suggestion: Drop Bengaluru from your banner.</p>
— Manjunath S (@NaanuManjunatha) <a href="https://twitter.com/NaanuManjunatha/status/1306868557553295365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Please remove Hindi or remove Bangalore(bengaluru) from your team's name ,this is hijacking some ones identity <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StopHindiImposition?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StopHindiImposition</a></p>
— prashanthr (@prashanthrag) <a href="https://twitter.com/prashanthrag/status/1306862349018513409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">hey - is it royal challengers bengaluru or bareily ?<br />
let the anthem be in kannada and a bit of english<br />
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just because we have lost all tournaments does not mean you can add hindi , dont think we are govt of karnataka to take hindi imposition !!!😡😡😡😡😡</p>
— Free-Spirit (@murthybs) <a href="https://twitter.com/murthybs/status/1306835468638593024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a> All good now, happy with this Anthem. Now Create another song/anthem that connects with the Bengaluru in its language: Kannada. It’s not a request, its a demand from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCBians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCBians</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rcb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rcb</a><br />
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Hope you will hear to it.</p>
— Ganesh Paradi (@GaneshParadi) <a href="https://twitter.com/GaneshParadi/status/1306837930644652032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>However, a couple of hours later RCB released another anthem in Kannada language which calmed the social media outrage a bit. Local fans were of the view that theme song should have feature more of Kannada language since Royal Challengers Bangalore represent Karnataka.</p>

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<h2><strong>RCB's new anthem in Kannada language:</strong></h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">RCB Anthem ಕನ್ನಡ Rap ft. <a href="https://twitter.com/devdpd07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@devdpd07</a><br />
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ಏನೇ ಬರಲಿ... ಎಂತೇ ಇರಲಿ... RCB! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%AE%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%AERCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ನಮ್ಮRCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreChallengers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreChallengers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dream11IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dream11IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCBAnthem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCBAnthem</a> <a href="https://t.co/cR9KKfWgvd">pic.twitter.com/cR9KKfWgvd</a></p>
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1306857992017436673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Apparently, the song featured only four Kannada words which has been looped thrice while the Hindi words dominate the 106-second long video.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, RCB would be gunning to break their IPL title drought when they take to the field in the 13th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament, which is set to be held behind closed doors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>RCB are among the three teams who are yet to lift the IPL trophy with the others being Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab.&nbsp;</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday released their official anthem for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. While there was massive hype ahead of RCB anthem release, outrage was sparked on social media platform Twitter after RCB’s official handle posted the video song featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal among many others.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday released their official anthem for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. While there was massive hype ahead of RCB anthem release, outrage was sparked on social media platform Twitter after RCB’s official handle posted the video song featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal among many others. Fans were left upset over the use of Hindi language in RCB’s anthem as they questioned the franchise over the less usage of Kannada language in the anthem. Even former India cricketer and one of the stalwarts of Karnataka, Dodda Ganesh was left unimpressed with the new RCB anthem. "The Official RCB Anthem is here! And it's dedicated to the best fans in the world. Time to crank up the volume to the maximum, 12th Man Army," RCB tweeted. ALSO READ: 'My Covid Heroes': RCB to pay tribute to frontline warriors in IPL 2020 The Official RCB Anthem is here! And it’s dedicated to the best fans in the world. Time to crank up the volume to the maximum, 12th Man Army. 🗣🔊#PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL #RCBAnthem pic.twitter.com/zUBMfSM4U5 — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 18, 2020 × Here's how the fans reacted on RCB's new anthem: No, Shashank. The outrage is a genuine one. Just like how the @ChennaiIPL adds local flavour with Tamil, @RCBTweets’ fans asking for a Kannada song, is justified. After all, it is Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Bengaluru’s official language is Kannada. https://t.co/sF4bVC42Ad — ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ | Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha) September 18, 2020 × The entire state is fighting a battle today to avoid Hindi imposition in the state of Karnataka. Comes RCB - Which represents the state of Kannada Nadu having a rich cricketing history releasing it's anthem which involves unnecessary use of Hindi. Embarrassing. — Harish S Itagi (@HarishSItagi) September 18, 2020 × Y yis hindi mor than kannada? #Waar Seaparat kannada hadilva nam kannada fans ge Paapa uella bejaru#Waar 🖖 — Mr. Nags ✌️ (@Thundrous0) September 18, 2020 × With so much of Hindi lyrics in it... I don't feel like supporting it. RCB has fans from all over the country/ world, not Hindi regions only. And majorly from Karnataka, so Kannada would have been used more. — ವಿಕಾಸ್ ಹೆಗಡೆ | Vikas Hegde (@hegde_vikas) September 18, 2020 × This is thousand time better than ur useless anthem... pic.twitter.com/ePSI1j70x3 — Unpaired_electron____* (@RockAlways_777) September 18, 2020 × Disappointed! Where's the local language?? Should have been in English and Kannada... Not Hindi... — Hameed Pasha حمیدپاشا (@whitecrescent) September 18, 2020 × Don't come up with a Kannada song later on to mend our wounds.. These wounds are more than a decade old and we are fed up of your callous attitude year after year.. 2/2 — ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ್ ಬಿ (Mallikarjun B) (@arjuna04) September 18, 2020 × The @RCBTweets Tale, 1. They don't promote much of local Karnataka talent in their team. 2. They hardly use Kannada. Take the new anthem for example, they have included few Kannada words so that there won't be any outrage from fans. Suggestion: Drop Bengaluru from your banner. — Manjunath S (@NaanuManjunatha) September 18, 2020 × Please remove Hindi or remove Bangalore(bengaluru) from your team's name ,this is hijacking some ones identity #StopHindiImposition — prashanthr (@prashanthrag) September 18, 2020 × hey - is it royal challengers bengaluru or bareily ? let the anthem be in kannada and a bit of english just because we have lost all tournaments does not mean you can add hindi , dont think we are govt of karnataka to take hindi imposition !!!😡😡😡😡😡 — Free-Spirit (@murthybs) September 18, 2020 × @RCBTweets All good now, happy with this Anthem. Now Create another song/anthem that connects with the Bengaluru in its language: Kannada. It’s not a request, its a demand from #RCBians #rcb Hope you will hear to it. — Ganesh Paradi (@GaneshParadi) September 18, 2020 × However, a couple of hours later RCB released another anthem in Kannada language which calmed the social media outrage a bit. Local fans were of the view that theme song should have feature more of Kannada language since Royal Challengers Bangalore represent Karnataka. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament RCB's new anthem in Kannada language: RCB Anthem ಕನ್ನಡ Rap ft. @devdpd07 ಏನೇ ಬರಲಿ... ಎಂತೇ ಇರಲಿ... RCB! #PlayBold #IPL2020 #ನಮ್ಮRCB #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL #RCBAnthem pic.twitter.com/cR9KKfWgvd — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 18, 2020 × Apparently, the song featured only four Kannada words which has been looped thrice while the Hindi words dominate the 106-second long video. Meanwhile, RCB would be gunning to break their IPL title drought when they take to the field in the 13th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament, which is set to be held behind closed doors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 19. RCB are among the three teams who are yet to lift the IPL trophy with the others being Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab.

IPL 2020: RCB release new anthem, usage of 'Hindi language' triggers outrage on social media

<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> is all set to begin from September 19 (Saturday) with the season opener scheduled to be played between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi. As players gear up for the lucrative T20 tournament, which will be held behind closed doors amid COVID-19 pandemic, Chennai Super Kings honored skipper MS Dhoni with a golden cap for his services to CSK. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Shane Watson went to their rooms with special customized gifts during the customary pre-season dinner for their players, Dhoni was bestowed with golden cap for his contribution to CSK and helping them win three IPL trophies.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our customary pre-season dinner turned into a memorable lunch this time and our Lions walked away with some Super Duper Awards.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thala</a> Dhoni for leading the team with the willow and scoring the most runs for the Super Kings in IPL 2019. 🦁💛 <a href="https://t.co/aWwErJgyvV">pic.twitter.com/aWwErJgyvV</a></p>
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/1306571815435685894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p class="MsoNormal">CSK head coach Stephen Fleming and fielding coach Rajiv Kumar presented Dhoni with the gift. Notably, the pair of Fleming and Dhoni has been together since the first season of IPL. In 2008, Fleming played under the leadership of Dhoni before he became the head coach in 2009. When CSK was banned from playing in IPL, Fleming took over the charge at Rising Pune Super Giants with Dhoni in IPL 2016 and 2017. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Meawhile, Dhoni will be back on the cricket field for first time since ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand. Since that match, Dhoni was under sabbatical before hanging his boots in international cricket on August 15, 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-face-off-intense-rivalry-between-mumbai-indians-and-chennai-super-kings-327555">IPL Face-off: Intense rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While Dhoni will be present in CSK camp, the Yellow Army will miss two veterans Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh after the duo pulled out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">CSK are set to start their campaign against four-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians on Saturday in what will be the season opener.<o:p></o:p></p>

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to begin from September 19 (Saturday) with the season opener scheduled to be played between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to begin from September 19 (Saturday) with the season opener scheduled to be played between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi. As players gear up for the lucrative T20 tournament, which will be held behind closed doors amid COVID-19 pandemic, Chennai Super Kings honored skipper MS Dhoni with a golden cap for his services to CSK. While the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Shane Watson went to their rooms with special customized gifts during the customary pre-season dinner for their players, Dhoni was bestowed with golden cap for his contribution to CSK and helping them win three IPL trophies. Our customary pre-season dinner turned into a memorable lunch this time and our Lions walked away with some Super Duper Awards.#Thala Dhoni for leading the team with the willow and scoring the most runs for the Super Kings in IPL 2019. 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/aWwErJgyvV — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 17, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament CSK head coach Stephen Fleming and fielding coach Rajiv Kumar presented Dhoni with the gift. Notably, the pair of Fleming and Dhoni has been together since the first season of IPL. In 2008, Fleming played under the leadership of Dhoni before he became the head coach in 2009. When CSK was banned from playing in IPL, Fleming took over the charge at Rising Pune Super Giants with Dhoni in IPL 2016 and 2017. Meawhile, Dhoni will be back on the cricket field for first time since ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand. Since that match, Dhoni was under sabbatical before hanging his boots in international cricket on August 15, 2020. ALSO READ: IPL Face-off: Intense rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings While Dhoni will be present in CSK camp, the Yellow Army will miss two veterans Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh after the duo pulled out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons. CSK are set to start their campaign against four-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians on Saturday in what will be the season opener.

IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings honour MS Dhoni with 'Golden Cap'

<p>The return of cricket’s biggest celebration, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a>, has got the cricket superstars bantering on cricket after a sabbatical, and it is not just about on-field action that is being referred to here. On Thursday, Hardik Pandya and AB de Villiers got into a fun word-war on Twitter. It all began when Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya tried trolling MS Dhoni on Twitter for getting out in ‘Gully Cricket’ by gully rules.</p>

<p>He posted a 20-second video featuring MS Dhoni for&nbsp;Dream11’s latest campaign, where MSD is playing gully cricket with youngsters and hits a brilliant four; but gets out, as the ball directly hits a scooter. And by gully cricket rules, a direct shot on the scooter is declared out. Pandya took to Twitter and jokingly wrote to MS Dhoni:</p>

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<i>‘’@msdhoni Two-wheeler pe laga toh four?!! Hahahahaha! #YahanSabSameHai&nbsp;#YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11“</i></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">.<a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a>, Scooter pe laga toh four?!! Hahahahaha! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YahanSabSameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YahanSabSameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YeApnaGameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YeApnaGameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dream11IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dream11IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dream11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dream11</a><a href="https://t.co/uaTLbG5VBy">https://t.co/uaTLbG5VBy</a></p>
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<p>Much to Pandya’s surprise, RCB’s attacking batsman AB de Villiers came to MSD’s defence. ABD shared another 20-second video featuring Pandya where he hits a six, but in turn loses the ball in a gully cricket match, and is asked to spare 20 Rs. for the lost ball. AB de Villiers posted:</p>

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<p><i>“Need 20 bucks change @hardikpandya7? #20RupeesLoan #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11”</i></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Need 20 bucks change <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hardikpandya7</a> ?😂😂😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/20RupeesLoan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#20RupeesLoan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YahanSabSameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YahanSabSameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YeApnaGameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YeApnaGameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dream11IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dream11IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dream11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dream11</a><a href="https://t.co/KLPs2qByAH">https://t.co/KLPs2qByAH</a></p>
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABdeVilliers17/status/1306497443299815425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>These videos are based on the newly launched campaign by&nbsp;Dream11&nbsp;called&nbsp;<i>‘Ye Apna Game Hain’</i>.</p>

<p>Hardik Pandya is all set to make a comeback post his lengthy injury layoff. Pandya's form will be crucial for defending champions MI. All eyes will be set on the screen, as retired Indian skipper, MSD, will be seen in action after a long break. Whereas, AB de Villiers will look forward to helping RCB win their first IPL trophy since the league's inception in tough weather conditions.</p>


The return of cricket’s biggest celebration, Indian Premier League (IPL), has got the cricket superstars bantering on cricket after a sabbatical, and it is not just about on-field action that is being referred to here.

The return of cricket’s biggest celebration, Indian Premier League (IPL), has got the cricket superstars bantering on cricket after a sabbatical, and it is not just about on-field action that is being referred to here. On Thursday, Hardik Pandya and AB de Villiers got into a fun word-war on Twitter. It all began when Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya tried trolling MS Dhoni on Twitter for getting out in ‘Gully Cricket’ by gully rules. He posted a 20-second video featuring MS Dhoni for Dream11’s latest campaign, where MSD is playing gully cricket with youngsters and hits a brilliant four; but gets out, as the ball directly hits a scooter. And by gully cricket rules, a direct shot on the scooter is declared out. Pandya took to Twitter and jokingly wrote to MS Dhoni: ALSO READ: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament ‘’@msdhoni Two-wheeler pe laga toh four?!! Hahahahaha! #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11“ .@msdhoni, Scooter pe laga toh four?!! Hahahahaha! #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11https://t.co/uaTLbG5VBy — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) September 17, 2020 × Much to Pandya’s surprise, RCB’s attacking batsman AB de Villiers came to MSD’s defence. ABD shared another 20-second video featuring Pandya where he hits a six, but in turn loses the ball in a gully cricket match, and is asked to spare 20 Rs. for the lost ball. AB de Villiers posted: ALSO READ: From King Kohli to Afghan spin wizard: five to watch in IPL 2020 “Need 20 bucks change @hardikpandya7? #20RupeesLoan #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11” Need 20 bucks change @hardikpandya7 ?😂😂😂 #20RupeesLoan #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11https://t.co/KLPs2qByAH — AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) September 17, 2020 × These videos are based on the newly launched campaign by Dream11 called ‘Ye Apna Game Hain’. Hardik Pandya is all set to make a comeback post his lengthy injury layoff. Pandya's form will be crucial for defending champions MI. All eyes will be set on the screen, as retired Indian skipper, MSD, will be seen in action after a long break. Whereas, AB de Villiers will look forward to helping RCB win their first IPL trophy since the league's inception in tough weather conditions.

IPL 2020: Hardik Pandya Jokingly trolls MS Dhoni, ABD; reminds him not to mess with ‘Thala’

IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament

<p>IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore have paid tribute to the frontline warriors during the coronavirus pandemic by inscribing 'My Covid Heroes' on their training and match jerseys. According to the team, it is a small way of showing their respect to these "amazing people."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ms-dhoni-and-co-gear-up-for-ipl-2020-with-a-practice-match-327751" hreflang="en">Watch: MS Dhoni and Co. gear up for IPL 2020 with a practice match</a></p>

<p>These new jerseys will be used during the entire Indian Premier League. The jerseys worn by the players on the first match will be auctioned and the money will be donated to Give India foundation.</p>

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<p>The Royal Challengers Bangalore will begin their IPL campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is indeed a great campaign to be a part of, something that we are doing for the first time as a team," Kohli said during a virtual press conference on Thursday.</p>

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<h6><em>Photo credit: Royal Challengers Bangalore Photography Team</em></h6>

<h6>"We have seen the appreciation for people who have come into their own and really thought of the whole world's perspective when it comes to helping people. And selflessly going out and not thinking of their own situation, only and only to help others around them. So, we feel proud as team RCB to be a part of this campaign, to wear these jerseys on the field and while training as well, just to pay our respect and a little tribute to all these amazing people that have come up and shown their true character in these tough times," he added.</h6>

<p>The Indian skipper also saluted these COVID-19 warriors who have been selfless in their actions.</p>

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<p>"These have been very, very challenging times. We all know that, we have all experienced that at some level but for a lot of people, the challenges are way more than what we can ever imagine. And I think just to appreciate that and to understand their situation, is the least we can do. And from our side, we have absolute respect and admiration for what these people have done selflessly, not at any level to get appreciation or adulation. It was selfless, organic will to help someone else in need. So, a big salute to that," said the 31-year-old.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sanjeev Churiwala, chairman of RCB said: "Royals Challengers Bangalore salutes these real challengers who are helping humanity on the frontline through the #MyCovidHeroes campaign. It is an initiative to acknowledge the efforts and honour the sacrifices made by these real challengers. We are going to pay tribute to every individual who has right now embraced the challengers spirit by having the message 'My Covid Heroes' inscribed on all the RCB jerseys, both during training and matches."</p>

<p>"The players will be wearing these jerseys for the entire tournament. The jerseys the players wear for RCB's first match will be auctioned and the proceeds will be donated to Give India foundation."</p>


IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore have paid tribute to the frontline warriors during the coronavirus pandemic by inscribing 'My Covid Heroes' on their training and match jerseys.

IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore have paid tribute to the frontline warriors during the coronavirus pandemic by inscribing 'My Covid Heroes' on their training and match jerseys. According to the team, it is a small way of showing their respect to these "amazing people." Also read: Watch: MS Dhoni and Co. gear up for IPL 2020 with a practice match These new jerseys will be used during the entire Indian Premier League. The jerseys worn by the players on the first match will be auctioned and the money will be donated to Give India foundation. Photo credit: Royal Challengers Bangalore Photography Team The Royal Challengers Bangalore will begin their IPL campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. "It is indeed a great campaign to be a part of, something that we are doing for the first time as a team," Kohli said during a virtual press conference on Thursday. Photo credit: Royal Challengers Bangalore Photography Team "We have seen the appreciation for people who have come into their own and really thought of the whole world's perspective when it comes to helping people. And selflessly going out and not thinking of their own situation, only and only to help others around them. So, we feel proud as team RCB to be a part of this campaign, to wear these jerseys on the field and while training as well, just to pay our respect and a little tribute to all these amazing people that have come up and shown their true character in these tough times," he added. The Indian skipper also saluted these COVID-19 warriors who have been selfless in their actions. IN PICS: IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores! "These have been very, very challenging times. We all know that, we have all experienced that at some level but for a lot of people, the challenges are way more than what we can ever imagine. And I think just to appreciate that and to understand their situation, is the least we can do. And from our side, we have absolute respect and admiration for what these people have done selflessly, not at any level to get appreciation or adulation. It was selfless, organic will to help someone else in need. So, a big salute to that," said the 31-year-old. Meanwhile, Sanjeev Churiwala, chairman of RCB said: "Royals Challengers Bangalore salutes these real challengers who are helping humanity on the frontline through the #MyCovidHeroes campaign. It is an initiative to acknowledge the efforts and honour the sacrifices made by these real challengers. We are going to pay tribute to every individual who has right now embraced the challengers spirit by having the message 'My Covid Heroes' inscribed on all the RCB jerseys, both during training and matches." "The players will be wearing these jerseys for the entire tournament. The jerseys the players wear for RCB's first match will be auctioned and the proceeds will be donated to Give India foundation."

'My Covid Heroes': Royal Challengers Bangalore to pay tribute to frontline warriors in IPL 2020

<p>The cricket fans across the world are all set for the biggest cricket league <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, scheduled to start from September 19. And, so are the Mumbai Indians team players, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, who got into a fun banter today on social media platform Twitter on their “gully cricket” skills.</p>

<p>The MI captain took to Twitter posting a 20-second video featuring the team’s fast bowler, Bumrah, playing gully cricket with youngsters, where his over is cut-short due to his fast pace. Sharma took to Twitter and cheekily wrote to Bumrah: ‘’@bumrah Half over mein retired hurt?! #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11“</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> Half over mein retired hurt?! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YahanSabSameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YahanSabSameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YeApnaGameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YeApnaGameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dream11IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dream11IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dream11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dream11</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hn0HPoalo9">https://t.co/Hn0HPoalo9</a></p>
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<p>In response to this, Bumrah had a hilarious come back for Rohit! He posted another 20-second video that featured the ace MI captain who is trying to become the opening batsman in a gully cricket match and is asked to move away since the bat belonged to another player. Bumrah posted:</p>

<p>“@Rohit bhai agli baar khudki baat leke aana! Warna batsman se phantom #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">.<a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> bhai, agli baar khudki bat leke aana! Warna batsman se phantom! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YahanSabSameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YahanSabSameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YeApnaGameHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YeApnaGameHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dream11IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dream11IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dream11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dream11</a> <a href="https://t.co/nUWeJ9QV9L">https://t.co/nUWeJ9QV9L</a></p>
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93/status/1306105564934660097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>These videos are based on the newly launched campaign by Dream11 called ‘Ye Apna Game Hain’.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma, is all geared up to showcase his top-notch batting skills, along with Jasprit Bumrah, one of the best T20 bowlers in the world this season, with many elite cricketers like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya participating in the league. Entertainment is guaranteed as all teams are eager to make a mark in the T20 Extravaganza. &nbsp;</p>


The cricket fans across the world are all set for the biggest cricket league Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to start from September 19. And, so are the Mumbai Indians team players, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, who got into a fun banter today on social media platform Twitter on their “gully cricket” skills.

The cricket fans across the world are all set for the biggest cricket league Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to start from September 19. And, so are the Mumbai Indians team players, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, who got into a fun banter today on social media platform Twitter on their “gully cricket” skills. The MI captain took to Twitter posting a 20-second video featuring the team’s fast bowler, Bumrah, playing gully cricket with youngsters, where his over is cut-short due to his fast pace. Sharma took to Twitter and cheekily wrote to Bumrah: ‘’@bumrah Half over mein retired hurt?! #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11“ ALSO READ: UAE conditions remind me of Chennai where Sehwag hit 300, says de Villiers .@Jaspritbumrah93 Half over mein retired hurt?! #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11 https://t.co/Hn0HPoalo9 — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) September 16, 2020 × In response to this, Bumrah had a hilarious come back for Rohit! He posted another 20-second video that featured the ace MI captain who is trying to become the opening batsman in a gully cricket match and is asked to move away since the bat belonged to another player. Bumrah posted: “@Rohit bhai agli baar khudki baat leke aana! Warna batsman se phantom #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11” IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores! .@ImRo45 bhai, agli baar khudki bat leke aana! Warna batsman se phantom! #YahanSabSameHai #YeApnaGameHai #Dream11IPL @Dream11 https://t.co/nUWeJ9QV9L — Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 16, 2020 × These videos are based on the newly launched campaign by Dream11 called ‘Ye Apna Game Hain’. Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma, is all geared up to showcase his top-notch batting skills, along with Jasprit Bumrah, one of the best T20 bowlers in the world this season, with many elite cricketers like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya participating in the league. Entertainment is guaranteed as all teams are eager to make a mark in the T20 Extravaganza.

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah involve in fun banter on Twitter ahead of IPL 2020

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