Delhi Capitals on Saturday defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by a whopping margin of 18 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. With the thumping win, DC return back to winning ways and now have three wins off their four matches so far in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.&nbsp;

Riding on a breathtaking 88-run knock off 38 deliveries from captain Shreyas Iyer, DC posted a whopping 228-4 in 20 overs. Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan gave DC a superb start as they stitched a quickfire 56-run opening stand. While Shaw scored 66 off 42, Dhawan managed 26 off 16. Along with Iyer, Rishabh Pant played a blistering knock of 38 runs off 17 runs to help DC post a mammoth 228 on the scoreboard.&nbsp;

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Chasing 229, KKR were off to a disastrous start as they lost opener Sunil Narine (3) cheaply. Even in-form opener Shubman Gill couldn’t covert his start to a good score as he departed for 28 off 22 deliveries. While Nitish Rana played a handy knock with his half-century (58 off 35), Andre Russell failed to get going as he departed for 8-ball 13. Skipper Dinesh Karthik largely struggled in his stay with an 8-ball 5.

Eoin Morgan and Rahul Tripathi lighted up the Sharjah Stadium with some huge sixes but it was too little too late for Kolkata Knight Riders as they fell short by 18 runs to lose their second match in four outings so far in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.&nbsp;

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KKR will next face Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi whereas DC will next play Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai on Monday. 
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Delhi Capitals on Saturday defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by a whopping margin of 18 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. With the thumping win, DC return back to winning ways and now have three wins off their four matches so far in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Delhi Capitals on Saturday defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by a whopping margin of 18 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. With the thumping win, DC return back to winning ways and now have three wins off their four matches so far in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Riding on a breathtaking 88-run knock off 38 deliveries from captain Shreyas Iyer, DC posted a whopping 228-4 in 20 overs. Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan gave DC a superb start as they stitched a quickfire 56-run opening stand. While Shaw scored 66 off 42, Dhawan managed 26 off 16. Along with Iyer, Rishabh Pant played a blistering knock of 38 runs off 17 runs to help DC post a mammoth 228 on the scoreboard. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Out or not-out? Fans question Samson's dismissal and Chahal's catch Chasing 229, KKR were off to a disastrous start as they lost opener Sunil Narine (3) cheaply. Even in-form opener Shubman Gill couldn’t covert his start to a good score as he departed for 28 off 22 deliveries. While Nitish Rana played a handy knock with his half-century (58 off 35), Andre Russell failed to get going as he departed for 8-ball 13. Skipper Dinesh Karthik largely struggled in his stay with an 8-ball 5. Eoin Morgan and Rahul Tripathi lighted up the Sharjah Stadium with some huge sixes but it was too little too late for Kolkata Knight Riders as they fell short by 18 runs to lose their second match in four outings so far in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Ben Stokes to arrive in UAE tonight, confirms Rajasthan Royals KKR will next face Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi whereas DC will next play Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai on Monday.

IPL 2020: Iyer, Nortje star as Delhi Capitals overcome Kolkata Knight Riders challenge

Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the cricketing action in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> continues. Both DC and KKR are exciting sides on paper and have shown good form in the tournament so far.&nbsp;

While KKR are heading into the match on the back of back-to-back wins, DC lost their previous encounter against SRH. However, plenty of runs are expected when DC and KKR take to the field in Sharjah with smaller boundaries coming into the play.&nbsp;

Talking about the head-to-head statistics, DC and KKR have played 24 matches with KKR emerging victorious in 13 matches whereas Delhi have won the other 11 games.&nbsp;

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Interestingly, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium has witnessed the highest run-rate so far in the death overs with the numbers standing at a whopping 13.74 runs an over in IPL 2020.&nbsp;

With plenty of sixes awaited, all eyes will be on the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Rishabh Pant, Andre Russell, Eoin Morgan and Dinesh Karthik among others.&nbsp;

Even the youngsters in both the squad have lived upto the hype so far with the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi among others shining in the early phase of IPL 2020.

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<h2>DC vs KKR - Squads:</h2>

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(w/c), Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Rahul Tripathi, Siddhesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, Chris Green, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Manimaran Siddharth

Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Tushar Deshpande, Daniel Sams, Lalit Yadav 
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Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the cricketing action in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 continues. Both DC and KKR are exciting sides on paper and have shown good form in the tournament so far.

Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the cricketing action in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 continues. Both DC and KKR are exciting sides on paper and have shown good form in the tournament so far. While KKR are heading into the match on the back of back-to-back wins, DC lost their previous encounter against SRH. However, plenty of runs are expected when DC and KKR take to the field in Sharjah with smaller boundaries coming into the play. Talking about the head-to-head statistics, DC and KKR have played 24 matches with KKR emerging victorious in 13 matches whereas Delhi have won the other 11 games. ALSO READ: IPL 2020, DC vs KKR Live Streaming: How to watch Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Interestingly, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium has witnessed the highest run-rate so far in the death overs with the numbers standing at a whopping 13.74 runs an over in IPL 2020. With plenty of sixes awaited, all eyes will be on the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Rishabh Pant, Andre Russell, Eoin Morgan and Dinesh Karthik among others. Even the youngsters in both the squad have lived upto the hype so far with the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi among others shining in the early phase of IPL 2020. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Fleming loses cool when asked about Kedar and Dhoni's batting role DC vs KKR - Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(w/c), Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Rahul Tripathi, Siddhesh Lad, Nikhil Naik, Chris Green, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Manimaran Siddharth Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Tushar Deshpande, Daniel Sams, Lalit Yadav

DC vs KKR, IPL 2020 Preview: Iyer-DK face off in battle of sixes in Sharjah

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as the action continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Courtesy a fine half-century by young Priyam Garg, SRH posted 164 runs on the board in 20 overs but Chennai Super Kings fell short by seven to suffer their third defeat in four matches in IPL 2020.

This was CSK’s third defeat on the trot with the three-time IPL champions failing to find form, either with the bat or ball. CSK started strongly with the ball as they got rid of Jonny Bairstow for a three-ball duck. However, a mini-partnership from Manish Pandey and David Warner helped them get into rhythm.&nbsp;

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Kane Williamson (9) fell for cheap after a mix-up with Garg in the middle but the latter took the responsibility to smash a cracking 23-ball 50. Even Abhishek Sharma chipped in with a terrific 24-ball 31 to help SRH get to a competitive 164/5 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

Chasing 165, CSK were off to a disastrous start as they lost Shane Watson for 1 before a flurry of wickets fell. Ambati Rayudu, who was coming after a hamstring niggle, could manage just eight runs while Kedar Jadhav, batting at number four, scored just three.&nbsp;

MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja stitched a good partnership but it was too little too late and perhaps slow for the three-time IPL winners as they suffered their third consecutive defeat in IPL 2020.

CSK and SRH will again be in action on Sunday as they face KXIP and MI respectively. 
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Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as the action continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as the action continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Courtesy a fine half-century by young Priyam Garg, SRH posted 164 runs on the board in 20 overs but Chennai Super Kings fell short by seven to suffer their third defeat in four matches in IPL 2020. This was CSK’s third defeat on the trot with the three-time IPL champions failing to find form, either with the bat or ball. CSK started strongly with the ball as they got rid of Jonny Bairstow for a three-ball duck. However, a mini-partnership from Manish Pandey and David Warner helped them get into rhythm. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni surpasses Suresh Raina to achieve monumental record in IPL Kane Williamson (9) fell for cheap after a mix-up with Garg in the middle but the latter took the responsibility to smash a cracking 23-ball 50. Even Abhishek Sharma chipped in with a terrific 24-ball 31 to help SRH get to a competitive 164/5 in 20 overs. Chasing 165, CSK were off to a disastrous start as they lost Shane Watson for 1 before a flurry of wickets fell. Ambati Rayudu, who was coming after a hamstring niggle, could manage just eight runs while Kedar Jadhav, batting at number four, scored just three. MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja stitched a good partnership but it was too little too late and perhaps slow for the three-time IPL winners as they suffered their third consecutive defeat in IPL 2020. CSK and SRH will again be in action on Sunday as they face KXIP and MI respectively.

IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Chennai Super Kings in a thriller

Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya were the heroes for Mumbai Indians in their win against Kings XI Punjab in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> on Thursday. After Rohit Sharma laid the platform with a 45-ball 70, Pollard and Hardik whacked KXIP bowlers all over the park to help MI reach 191 runs in 20 overs.

In the final over, MI bagged 25 runs off Krishnappa Gowtham with the last three bals landing in the stands of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Reviewing the performance with the willow, Pollard said that with him and Pandya brothers in the middle-order, the sky is the limit for the four-time IPL winners when it comes to the last four overs.&nbsp;

"We know sky is the limit in the last four overs," said Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard after adding 67 runs in 23 balls with Hardik Pandya.

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Pollard, who was adjudged the Man of the Match, said: "It's about what's there in front of you. Look at the bowlers and see how many you want to get, 15 off the over and then you try to go hard.

"Today Hardik had to come and swing and he showed his prowess. We know sky is the limit in the last four overs." 
Whereas Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul admitted to lacking a sixth bowling option as he termed the crushing 47-run defeat as “disappointing”.&nbsp;

"I won't say it is frustrating, but obviously, it is disappointing," Rahul said at the post-match presentation.

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"Looking back, we could have been three wins out of four. This game, we made some mistakes. Important we come back stronger. Wicket looked good with the new ball. Don't know if it slowed up after that.

"Another bowling option would be nice -- an all-rounder option who can bat and bowl well. We will be sitting with the coaches to decide if we want to play an extra bowler."

Mumbai Indians now have two wins off four matches whereas Kings XI Punjab have won just one from their three games in IPL 2020. 
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Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya were the heroes for Mumbai Indians in their win against Kings XI Punjab in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 on Thursday. After Rohit Sharma laid the platform with a 45-ball 70, Pollard and Hardik whacked KXIP bowlers all over the park to help MI reach 191 runs in 20 overs.

Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya were the heroes for Mumbai Indians in their win against Kings XI Punjab in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 on Thursday. After Rohit Sharma laid the platform with a 45-ball 70, Pollard and Hardik whacked KXIP bowlers all over the park to help MI reach 191 runs in 20 overs. In the final over, MI bagged 25 runs off Krishnappa Gowtham with the last three bals landing in the stands of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Reviewing the performance with the willow, Pollard said that with him and Pandya brothers in the middle-order, the sky is the limit for the four-time IPL winners when it comes to the last four overs. "We know sky is the limit in the last four overs," said Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard after adding 67 runs in 23 balls with Hardik Pandya. ALSO READ: IPL 2020, CSK vs SRH: Preview, stats, and probable XI Pollard, who was adjudged the Man of the Match, said: "It's about what's there in front of you. Look at the bowlers and see how many you want to get, 15 off the over and then you try to go hard. "Today Hardik had to come and swing and he showed his prowess. We know sky is the limit in the last four overs." Whereas Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul admitted to lacking a sixth bowling option as he termed the crushing 47-run defeat as “disappointing”. "I won't say it is frustrating, but obviously, it is disappointing," Rahul said at the post-match presentation. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Robin Uthappa seen applying saliva on ball match vs KKR "Looking back, we could have been three wins out of four. This game, we made some mistakes. Important we come back stronger. Wicket looked good with the new ball. Don't know if it slowed up after that. "Another bowling option would be nice -- an all-rounder option who can bat and bowl well. We will be sitting with the coaches to decide if we want to play an extra bowler." Mumbai Indians now have two wins off four matches whereas Kings XI Punjab have won just one from their three games in IPL 2020.

IPL 2020: Sky is the limit for Mumbai Indians in last four overs, says Kieron Pollard

Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both KKR and SRH lost their season opener and will be looking for redemption when they face each other in Abu Dhabi in a bid to mark their first win of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">IPL 2020</a>.

KKR and SRH had a batting order collapses in their last match against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively. While KKR’s batting line-up crumbled under pressure while chasing a big total, SRH batting order wasn’t up for the challenge possessed by RCB with the batting unit collapsing like a pack of cards following the departures of Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey.

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<h2>KKR vs SRH: Head-to-head stats</h2>

Talking about the head-to-head encounters between KKR and SRH, the Kolkata outfit have won 10 out of their 17 encounters with SRH winning the remaining seven. KKR bowlers have to be wary of David Warner as he holds the most runs scored in the matches between KKR and SRH (533). For KKR it was Robin Uthappa with most runs against SRH but he has now moved to Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;

Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the most wickets in matches between KKR and SRH (19) with Umesh Yadav picking the second-most wickets at 11. However, Umesh is now with RCB.

The longer boundaries in Abu Dhabi has come as a headache for many and with the dew factor coming into the play, a score of 170-180 will be a good total to put on board for the team batting first.&nbsp;

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The highest score for SRH in matches against KKR stands at 209 whereas KKR have top-scored 183 against SRH. The lowest score remains 128 from SRH and 101 for KKR.

In the last five encounters, KKR have won twice while losing thrice against SRH and the Dinesh Karthik-led outfit would be gunning to prove their talent when they take to the field on Saturday.&nbsp;

<h2>KKR vs SRH - Squads:</h2>

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: David Warner(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Abhishek Sharma, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan, Wriddhiman Saha, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammad Nabi, Shahbaz Nadeem, Jason Holder, Bavanaka Sandeep, Billy Stanlake, Fabian Allen, Virat Singh, Basil Thampi, K Khaleel Ahmed, Sanjay Yadav, Abdul Samad

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Dinesh Karthik(w/c), Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Nikhil Naik, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Rahul Tripathi, Siddhesh Lad, Chris Green, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Tom Banton, Varun Chakravarthy, Manimaran Siddharth

Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both KKR and SRH lost their season opener and will be looking for redemption when they face each other in Abu Dhabi in a bid to mark their first win of IPL 2020.

Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both KKR and SRH lost their season opener and will be looking for redemption when they face each other in Abu Dhabi in a bid to mark their first win of IPL 2020. KKR and SRH had a batting order collapses in their last match against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively. While KKR’s batting line-up crumbled under pressure while chasing a big total, SRH batting order wasn’t up for the challenge possessed by RCB with the batting unit collapsing like a pack of cards following the departures of Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey. ALSO READ: Will CSK fans see Suresh Raina in IPL 2020? CSK CEO gives an update KKR vs SRH: Head-to-head stats Talking about the head-to-head encounters between KKR and SRH, the Kolkata outfit have won 10 out of their 17 encounters with SRH winning the remaining seven. KKR bowlers have to be wary of David Warner as he holds the most runs scored in the matches between KKR and SRH (533). For KKR it was Robin Uthappa with most runs against SRH but he has now moved to Rajasthan Royals. Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the most wickets in matches between KKR and SRH (19) with Umesh Yadav picking the second-most wickets at 11. However, Umesh is now with RCB. The longer boundaries in Abu Dhabi has come as a headache for many and with the dew factor coming into the play, a score of 170-180 will be a good total to put on board for the team batting first. ALSO READ: Sunil Gavaskar issues clarification after commentary controversy involving Kohli-Anushka The highest score for SRH in matches against KKR stands at 209 whereas KKR have top-scored 183 against SRH. The lowest score remains 128 from SRH and 101 for KKR. In the last five encounters, KKR have won twice while losing thrice against SRH and the Dinesh Karthik-led outfit would be gunning to prove their talent when they take to the field on Saturday. KKR vs SRH - Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: David Warner(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Abhishek Sharma, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan, Wriddhiman Saha, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammad Nabi, Shahbaz Nadeem, Jason Holder, Bavanaka Sandeep, Billy Stanlake, Fabian Allen, Virat Singh, Basil Thampi, K Khaleel Ahmed, Sanjay Yadav, Abdul Samad Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Dinesh Karthik(w/c), Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Nikhil Naik, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Rahul Tripathi, Siddhesh Lad, Chris Green, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Ali Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Tom Banton, Varun Chakravarthy, Manimaran Siddharth

IPL 2020, KKR vs SRH Preview: Karthik and Warner eyeing first win for their team

Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a crushing 97-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as Virat Kohli admitted that his mistakes on the field led to the humiliating loss as action continued in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.

Kohli dropped two sitters of KXIP skipper KL Rahul in the 17th and 18th over after which the latter went on to score a century and piled crucial runs for KXIP to take them to 206/3.

Rahul hammed 26 runs off Dale Steyn in the 19th over and ended the 20th with a four and two sixes as he went on to achieve the highest-ever score by and Indian batsman and captain in IPL history.

<h2>We know exactly where we went wrong: Virat Kohli</h2>

"I think we were good in the middle phase with the ball, they got off to a decent start and we pulled things back nicely," said Kohli on Star Sports after the match. "I have to stand in front and take the brunt of it, not the best day in the office, couple of important chances of KL when he was set and that cost us 35-40 runs at a later stage maybe if we restricted them to 180 we wouldn't have under pressure from ball one to chase. We know exactly where we went wrong and I have to put my hand up and say couple of important chances went down."

Kohli demoted himself to no. 4 to try Josh Philippe at no. 3. However, the move failed as the Aussie scored a duck and Kohli was sent packing for one run.&nbsp;

"He (Philippe) has batted at the top of the order for Western Australia and done well in the BBL as well, early days in the tournament so we thought we will maximise his ability and see how we go from thereon. We thought we will give ourselves a bit of depth in the middle overs," said Kohli. 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a crushing 97-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as Virat Kohli admitted that his mistakes on the field led to the humiliating loss as action continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a crushing 97-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as Virat Kohli admitted that his mistakes on the field led to the humiliating loss as action continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Kohli dropped two sitters of KXIP skipper KL Rahul in the 17th and 18th over after which the latter went on to score a century and piled crucial runs for KXIP to take them to 206/3. Rahul hammed 26 runs off Dale Steyn in the 19th over and ended the 20th with a four and two sixes as he went on to achieve the highest-ever score by and Indian batsman and captain in IPL history. We know exactly where we went wrong: Virat Kohli "I think we were good in the middle phase with the ball, they got off to a decent start and we pulled things back nicely," said Kohli on Star Sports after the match. "I have to stand in front and take the brunt of it, not the best day in the office, couple of important chances of KL when he was set and that cost us 35-40 runs at a later stage maybe if we restricted them to 180 we wouldn't have under pressure from ball one to chase. We know exactly where we went wrong and I have to put my hand up and say couple of important chances went down." Kohli demoted himself to no. 4 to try Josh Philippe at no. 3. However, the move failed as the Aussie scored a duck and Kohli was sent packing for one run. "He (Philippe) has batted at the top of the order for Western Australia and done well in the BBL as well, early days in the tournament so we thought we will maximise his ability and see how we go from thereon. We thought we will give ourselves a bit of depth in the middle overs," said Kohli.

Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020

Kings XI Punjab on Thursday registered a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as they won the match by 97 runs to clinch their first win of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.&nbsp;

KL Rahul was the star for KXIP with the willow as he hammered an unbeaten 132 laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes. Rahul’s 132 not-out became the highest-ever score by an Indian cricketer in IPL and also the highest-ever score by a captain in IPL as the KXIP skipper registered the first century of IPL 2020 in style.&nbsp;

While Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Karun Nair played some handy knocks, it was Rahul who dominated the show as he smashed the RCB bowlers all over the park. RCB’s bowling has to be deemed as poor with the likes of Umesh Yadav and Dale Steyn spraying it all over the pitch. KXIP went on to post a mammoth target of 206/3 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

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Chasing RCB, under pressure, lost opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap before losing Joshua Philippe and Virat Kohli for duck and one respectively as Sheldon Cottrell and Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc with the new ball.&nbsp;

While Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers tried to get on with the chase, it was the spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin who stuck to dismiss the dangerous duo. After that it was all about saving the Net Run-Rate for RCB as Washington Sundar slammed a 27-ball 30 to take RCB over 100-run mark.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, the defeat will hurt RCB, who came into the match by defeating CSK, as their net-run-rate took a heavy beating. Whereas KXIP, who lost their first match to DC in Super Over, will look to carry forward the momentum in their next encounters in IPL 2020. 
 
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Kings XI Punjab on Thursday registered a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as they won the match by 97 runs to clinch their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Kings XI Punjab on Thursday registered a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai as they won the match by 97 runs to clinch their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. KL Rahul was the star for KXIP with the willow as he hammered an unbeaten 132 laced with 14 boundaries and seven sixes. Rahul’s 132 not-out became the highest-ever score by an Indian cricketer in IPL and also the highest-ever score by a captain in IPL as the KXIP skipper registered the first century of IPL 2020 in style. While Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Karun Nair played some handy knocks, it was Rahul who dominated the show as he smashed the RCB bowlers all over the park. RCB’s bowling has to be deemed as poor with the likes of Umesh Yadav and Dale Steyn spraying it all over the pitch. KXIP went on to post a mammoth target of 206/3 in 20 overs. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Don't want my game to be limited to googlys, says Kings XI Punjab's Ravi Bishnoi Chasing RCB, under pressure, lost opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap before losing Joshua Philippe and Virat Kohli for duck and one respectively as Sheldon Cottrell and Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc with the new ball. While Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers tried to get on with the chase, it was the spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin who stuck to dismiss the dangerous duo. After that it was all about saving the Net Run-Rate for RCB as Washington Sundar slammed a 27-ball 30 to take RCB over 100-run mark. Nonetheless, the defeat will hurt RCB, who came into the match by defeating CSK, as their net-run-rate took a heavy beating. Whereas KXIP, who lost their first match to DC in Super Over, will look to carry forward the momentum in their next encounters in IPL 2020.

IPL 2020: KL Rahul's brilliance help KXIP defeat RCB by 97 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday announced the signing of Jason Holder with the West Indies Test skipper replacing Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who has been ruled out of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> due to an ankle injury.&nbsp;

Marsh suffered the ankle injury during their IPL 2020 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday. Marsh tweaked his ankle while bowling the fourth delivery of his first over and couldn’t even complete his spell. He was taken off immediately.&nbsp;

However, Marsh showed brilliant professionalism by walking into bat at No. 10 but was unable to help SRH win the match due to the pain in his ankle. He was caught out in the first delivery he faced.&nbsp;

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Holder, who had an INR 75 lakh base price in the IPL 2020 auction, had gone unsold. Holder has previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)&nbsp;and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) making a mere five appearances. He has 38 runs to his name with five wickets but SRH would hope he can bring his form from Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 into the table.&nbsp;

SRH had suffered a crushing defeat against RCB in their IPL 2020 season opener in Dubai after a middle-order collapse but the Trevor Bayliss-led SRH staff would be hoping Holder provides them the solidity and versatility with both bat and ball.&nbsp;

“Official Statement: Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out due to injury. We wish him a speedy recovery. Jason Holder will replace him for #Dream11IPL 2020. #OrangeArmy #KeepRising,” SRH tweeted on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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Holder will now have to arrive to the UAE and undergo the mandatory six-day quarantine period while testing negative for COVID-19 thrice.&nbsp;

SRH next face KKR on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. 
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Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday announced the signing of Jason Holder with the West Indies Test skipper replacing Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who has been ruled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to an ankle injury.

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday announced the signing of Jason Holder with the West Indies Test skipper replacing Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who has been ruled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 due to an ankle injury. Marsh suffered the ankle injury during their IPL 2020 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday. Marsh tweaked his ankle while bowling the fourth delivery of his first over and couldn’t even complete his spell. He was taken off immediately. However, Marsh showed brilliant professionalism by walking into bat at No. 10 but was unable to help SRH win the match due to the pain in his ankle. He was caught out in the first delivery he faced. TRENDING: Watch: 33 sixes smashed in RR vs CSK match with major record equalised Holder, who had an INR 75 lakh base price in the IPL 2020 auction, had gone unsold. Holder has previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) making a mere five appearances. He has 38 runs to his name with five wickets but SRH would hope he can bring his form from Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 into the table. SRH had suffered a crushing defeat against RCB in their IPL 2020 season opener in Dubai after a middle-order collapse but the Trevor Bayliss-led SRH staff would be hoping Holder provides them the solidity and versatility with both bat and ball. “Official Statement: Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out due to injury. We wish him a speedy recovery. Jason Holder will replace him for #Dream11IPL 2020. #OrangeArmy #KeepRising,” SRH tweeted on Wednesday. ALSO: Watch: MS Dhoni smashes three sixes in final over as ball lands outside the stadium 🚨 Official Statement 🚨 Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out due to injury. We wish him a speedy recovery. Jason Holder will replace him for #Dream11IPL 2020 .#OrangeArmy #KeepRising — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 23, 2020 × ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Abdul Samad is an exciting talent, can help SRH this season - Rashid Khan Holder will now have to arrive to the UAE and undergo the mandatory six-day quarantine period while testing negative for COVID-19 thrice. SRH next face KKR on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad rope in Jason Holder as Mitch Marsh gets ruled out due to ankle injury

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;

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;

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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

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.

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>.

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.

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Under the 'Salaam Dilli' initiative, Delhi Capitals featured the following COVID warriors from the city:

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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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Here's what members of the Delhi Capitals squad had to say during the interaction:

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Ishant Sharma&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."

Amit Mishra&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."

Dhiraj Malhotra&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."

Mohammad Kaif&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;

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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

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.

AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza.

<h2>- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) -</h2>

Captain Kohli will be key to Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes in the 13th edition of the tournament.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Aaron Finch of Australia, Bangalore will be optimistic about doing better than last year, when they finished with the wooden spoon.

<h2>- David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) -</h2>

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.&nbsp;

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;

"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.

<h2>- Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) -</h2>

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.&nbsp;

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.

<h2>- Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) -</h2>

A West Indian power-hitter who has single-handedly won games for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell is any bowler's nightmare.&nbsp;

The all-rounder was the IPL's Most Valuable Player last year, with 11 wickets and 510 runs for Kolkata.&nbsp;

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.

<h2>- Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) -</h2>

The Afghanistan spin sensation passed 300 T20 wickets during the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League.&nbsp;

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;

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".

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

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;

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.

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"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;

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.

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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.&nbsp;

(With PTI inputs)

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

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.

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“

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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”

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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. &nbsp;

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

Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers reckons that the biggest challenge for all the players in the impending <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> will be to adjust to the hot and humid conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While of the matches will be played in evening, de Villiers is of the view that the conditions in UAE reminds him of Chennai where Virender Sehwag scored a triple ton.&nbsp;

The former South African skipper said that even at 10 pm, the conditions in UAE is extremely hot and humid, which might play a role in the final half of IPL 2020 matches.

“I am not really used to these kind of conditions to be honest. It’ very hot, it reminds me of a Test match we played in July in Chennai once where Viru (Virender Sehwag) scored 300. It was one the hottest weather conditions I have experience in my life,” he said in an interview posted on RCB’s twitter handle.

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“The humidity is similar to that, even at 10 at night. When I arrived here I checked the weather conditions of a few months and it seems to be getting better. It is definitely going to play a part and you have to make sure you have the energy for the backend of the innings or last 5 overs of your bowling spell.” De Villiers said while adding that he would also miss playing in front of packed crowds in India.

“I think obviously all are used to playing in front of crowds in big stage, there is certainly an amount of adrenaline that pumped into you when it gets really loud, especially in Chinnaswamy when the RCB crowd gets going, its difficult to stop the RCB team. So, well miss that there is no doubt about it.

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“But I won’t say I am not used to it, I have played a lot of cricket in empty stadiums. I grew up like that. It’s only in my international career that I have played in front of crowd,” he said.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is set to commence from September 19 and RCB fans would be hoping that the Kohli-led side will be able to break the trophy jinx this time around.

Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers reckons that the biggest challenge for all the players in the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be to adjust to the hot and humid conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers reckons that the biggest challenge for all the players in the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be to adjust to the hot and humid conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While of the matches will be played in evening, de Villiers is of the view that the conditions in UAE reminds him of Chennai where Virender Sehwag scored a triple ton. The former South African skipper said that even at 10 pm, the conditions in UAE is extremely hot and humid, which might play a role in the final half of IPL 2020 matches. “I am not really used to these kind of conditions to be honest. It’ very hot, it reminds me of a Test match we played in July in Chennai once where Viru (Virender Sehwag) scored 300. It was one the hottest weather conditions I have experience in my life,” he said in an interview posted on RCB’s twitter handle. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all franchises; retained and bought players “The humidity is similar to that, even at 10 at night. When I arrived here I checked the weather conditions of a few months and it seems to be getting better. It is definitely going to play a part and you have to make sure you have the energy for the backend of the innings or last 5 overs of your bowling spell.” De Villiers said while adding that he would also miss playing in front of packed crowds in India. “I think obviously all are used to playing in front of crowds in big stage, there is certainly an amount of adrenaline that pumped into you when it gets really loud, especially in Chinnaswamy when the RCB crowd gets going, its difficult to stop the RCB team. So, well miss that there is no doubt about it. IN PICS | IPL 2020: Top 5 all-rounders to watchout for! “But I won’t say I am not used to it, I have played a lot of cricket in empty stadiums. I grew up like that. It’s only in my international career that I have played in front of crowd,” he said. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is set to commence from September 19 and RCB fans would be hoping that the Kohli-led side will be able to break the trophy jinx this time around.

IPL 2020: UAE conditions remind me of Chennai where Sehwag hit 300, says AB de Villiers

The BCCI has tied up with UK-based company Sportradar, which will offer its "integrity services" to prevent betting and other corrupt practices during the upcoming IPL through its Fraud Detection Services (FDS).

With the 13th Indian Premier League being held behind closed doors, the challenge for the Board''s Ajit Singh-led Anti-Corruption Unit is very different as there has been a surge in betting-related frauds even during some of the state unit''s leagues, and it''s expected to increase manifold during the lucrative event.

"Yes, BCCI has inked a deal with Sportradar for this year''s IPL. They will be working closely with the ACU and offer their integrity services," an IPL source confirmed the development to PTI.

"Sportradar has very recently red flagged at least half a dozen games in Goa football league which came under fixing cloud. They have also worked with FIFA, UEFA and various leagues across the globe," the source added.

The BCCI ACU, in recent times, tracked unusual betting patterns during the state T20 leagues, including the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), as a major betting company stopped taking bets after unusual bets were being placed.

According to Sportradar, Fraud Detection System (FDS) "is a unique service that identifies betting-related manipulation in sport. This is possible due to the FDS''s sophisticated algorithms and constantly maintained database of odds which are leveraged for the purpose of detecting match-fixing."

It is believed that the company tracks the odds and movements of at least 600 independent bookmakers to detect anomalies in betting patterns. It processes around 5 million data sets per day. It is understood that apart from bookies and possible corruptors, who will look to approach players and support staff online, the advent of multiple fantasy gaming company will also keep the world''s richest cricket board on tenterhooks.

"Fantasy gaming is not exactly betting in its traditional sense but the element of gambling does exist. So it''s a good thing that BCCI is engaging with a company that works on betting related corruption in sport," a BCCI veteran said.

An interesting aspect of fraud detection is the mathematical algorithm that is used to study betting patterns. 
It is a "sophisticated model" which monitors live betting on offer during an event. "There are 25 live alerts, which instantly identifies irregular betting in the marketplace. The mathematical model uses calculated odds, which runs alongside bookmakers'' odds, in order to highlight if the odds during a specific minute or time is out of line, and therefore, potentially suspicious," the Sportradar website stated under its ''25 Live Alerts'' section.

There are also "44 detailed pre-match alerts which are based on odds movements observed at betting operators." An alert is generated in FDS when odds at a bookmaker changes greater than pre-defined parameter", which can be customised according to the nature of the sport."

The BCCI has tied up with UK-based company Sportradar, which will offer its "integrity services" to prevent betting and other corrupt practices during the upcoming IPL through its Fraud Detection Services (FDS).

The BCCI has tied up with UK-based company Sportradar, which will offer its "integrity services" to prevent betting and other corrupt practices during the upcoming IPL through its Fraud Detection Services (FDS). With the 13th Indian Premier League being held behind closed doors, the challenge for the Board''s Ajit Singh-led Anti-Corruption Unit is very different as there has been a surge in betting-related frauds even during some of the state unit''s leagues, and it''s expected to increase manifold during the lucrative event. "Yes, BCCI has inked a deal with Sportradar for this year''s IPL. They will be working closely with the ACU and offer their integrity services," an IPL source confirmed the development to PTI. "Sportradar has very recently red flagged at least half a dozen games in Goa football league which came under fixing cloud. They have also worked with FIFA, UEFA and various leagues across the globe," the source added. The BCCI ACU, in recent times, tracked unusual betting patterns during the state T20 leagues, including the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), as a major betting company stopped taking bets after unusual bets were being placed. According to Sportradar, Fraud Detection System (FDS) "is a unique service that identifies betting-related manipulation in sport. This is possible due to the FDS''s sophisticated algorithms and constantly maintained database of odds which are leveraged for the purpose of detecting match-fixing." It is believed that the company tracks the odds and movements of at least 600 independent bookmakers to detect anomalies in betting patterns. It processes around 5 million data sets per day. It is understood that apart from bookies and possible corruptors, who will look to approach players and support staff online, the advent of multiple fantasy gaming company will also keep the world''s richest cricket board on tenterhooks. "Fantasy gaming is not exactly betting in its traditional sense but the element of gambling does exist. So it''s a good thing that BCCI is engaging with a company that works on betting related corruption in sport," a BCCI veteran said. An interesting aspect of fraud detection is the mathematical algorithm that is used to study betting patterns. It is a "sophisticated model" which monitors live betting on offer during an event. "There are 25 live alerts, which instantly identifies irregular betting in the marketplace. The mathematical model uses calculated odds, which runs alongside bookmakers'' odds, in order to highlight if the odds during a specific minute or time is out of line, and therefore, potentially suspicious," the Sportradar website stated under its ''25 Live Alerts'' section. There are also "44 detailed pre-match alerts which are based on odds movements observed at betting operators." An alert is generated in FDS when odds at a bookmaker changes greater than pre-defined parameter", which can be customised according to the nature of the sport."

IPL: BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit set to use Fraud Detection Services to prevent corrupt practices

The pitches in UAE are expected to aid spinners but Delhi Capitals veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra feels it is too early to predict that as the conditions have been "neutral" so far.

The 36-year-old India spinner said UAE pitches suiting batsmen or bowlers more can only be ascertained only once the tournament progresses.

"The conditions so far have been neutral. I can't say if they favour the batsmen or the bowlers more," Mishra said in a press release issued by his franchise.

"When we start playing, then we will have a clearer picture and can say whether it is helping the batsmen or the bowlers more," said the the second highest wicket taker in IPL history behind Sri Lankan Lasith Malinga.

With 157 scalps from 147 IPL games, Mishra is currently 13 wickets behind Malinga, who has opted out of this year's tournament due to personal reasons.

The IPL has been shifted to the UAE because of surging COVID-19 cases in India.

Talking about Delhi Capitals' preparation for the upcoming event, Mishra said: "We are really positive, but in T20 cricket, you know it is hard to promise a win, because all teams are so competitive and have quality players in their ranks.

"We also have a lot of match-winners in our team, and we will do our preparations according to each team. We cannot underestimate any team, and need to treat everyone equally," he said.

Mishra further said that the feeling within the group is really good.

The IPL starts on Saturday when defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings.

Delhi Capitals will open their campaign against Kings XI Punjab here on Sunday.&nbsp;

The pitches in UAE are expected to aid spinners but Delhi Capitals veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra feels it is too early to predict that as the conditions have been "neutral" so far.

The pitches in UAE are expected to aid spinners but Delhi Capitals veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra feels it is too early to predict that as the conditions have been "neutral" so far. The 36-year-old India spinner said UAE pitches suiting batsmen or bowlers more can only be ascertained only once the tournament progresses. "The conditions so far have been neutral. I can't say if they favour the batsmen or the bowlers more," Mishra said in a press release issued by his franchise. "When we start playing, then we will have a clearer picture and can say whether it is helping the batsmen or the bowlers more," said the the second highest wicket taker in IPL history behind Sri Lankan Lasith Malinga. With 157 scalps from 147 IPL games, Mishra is currently 13 wickets behind Malinga, who has opted out of this year's tournament due to personal reasons. The IPL has been shifted to the UAE because of surging COVID-19 cases in India. Talking about Delhi Capitals' preparation for the upcoming event, Mishra said: "We are really positive, but in T20 cricket, you know it is hard to promise a win, because all teams are so competitive and have quality players in their ranks. "We also have a lot of match-winners in our team, and we will do our preparations according to each team. We cannot underestimate any team, and need to treat everyone equally," he said. Mishra further said that the feeling within the group is really good. The IPL starts on Saturday when defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings. Delhi Capitals will open their campaign against Kings XI Punjab here on Sunday.

IPL 2020: UAE conditions neutral so far, time will tell if they favour batsmen or bowlers more: Amit Mishra

While many experts and former cricketers have given their opinion on the ‘controversial’ dismissal of running out the non-striker or ‘Mankad’, legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has suggested a five-run penalty instead of ‘Mankading’ if the non-striker is out of the crease before the bowler delivers a ball.&nbsp;

The debate surrounding Mankading gained pace after Ravichandran Ahswin dismissed Jos Buttler in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> 2019 match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals. Since then there has been many debates surrounding it and recently, Delhi Capitals head coach and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said wouldn’t allow Ashwin to Mankad anyone. However, since then Ponting has changed his stance.

“If the bowler should not have the unfair advantage of running out the batsman, the latter too should not have the unfair advantage of proceeding too ahead in the pitch in order to take a run. I believe warnings should be given. Rather than giving the batsman out, five penalty runs should be added to the erring team if an umpire feels that the non-striker or the bowler is taking unfair advantage,” Muralitharan was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

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While the mode of dismissal is perfectly legal as per ICC rule book, many have said it goes against the ‘spirit of the game’. Whereas Ashwin has always maintained that if bowlers are not given any advantage then why the batsmen should unfairly sneak out of the crease in a bid to gain extra yards.

Mutalitharan is currently the bowling consultant for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL and is regularly involved in preparations in the SRH camp for IPL 2020.

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SRH lifted the coveted IPL trophy in 2016 and are set to face Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on September 21.&nbsp; 
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While many experts and former cricketers have given their opinion on the ‘controversial’ dismissal of running out the non-striker or ‘Mankad’, legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has suggested a five-run penalty instead of ‘Mankading’ if the non-striker is out of the crease before the bowler delivers a ball.

While many experts and former cricketers have given their opinion on the ‘controversial’ dismissal of running out the non-striker or ‘Mankad’, legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has suggested a five-run penalty instead of ‘Mankading’ if the non-striker is out of the crease before the bowler delivers a ball. The debate surrounding Mankading gained pace after Ravichandran Ahswin dismissed Jos Buttler in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals. Since then there has been many debates surrounding it and recently, Delhi Capitals head coach and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said wouldn’t allow Ashwin to Mankad anyone. However, since then Ponting has changed his stance. “If the bowler should not have the unfair advantage of running out the batsman, the latter too should not have the unfair advantage of proceeding too ahead in the pitch in order to take a run. I believe warnings should be given. Rather than giving the batsman out, five penalty runs should be added to the erring team if an umpire feels that the non-striker or the bowler is taking unfair advantage,” Muralitharan was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. TRENDING | Watch: MS Dhoni and Co. gear up for IPL 2020 with a practice match While the mode of dismissal is perfectly legal as per ICC rule book, many have said it goes against the ‘spirit of the game’. Whereas Ashwin has always maintained that if bowlers are not given any advantage then why the batsmen should unfairly sneak out of the crease in a bid to gain extra yards. Mutalitharan is currently the bowling consultant for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL and is regularly involved in preparations in the SRH camp for IPL 2020. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores! SRH lifted the coveted IPL trophy in 2016 and are set to face Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on September 21.

Muttiah Muralitharan suggests 5-run penalty over 'Mankading'

India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have signed off from international duties but he'll be at the heart of the action in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League</a> -- a tournament he helped inspire, and where he remains a towering figure.

Dhoni, who has led the Chennai Super Kings to three titles and five runner-up finishes in the IPL's 12 editions, will feature in the opening match on Saturday against the Mumbai Indians, the defending champions.

The game comes more than a year after the 39-year-old last played for India in their semi-final loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup.

After much speculation, the wicketkeeper-batsman finally announced the end of his 16-year international career last month.

And without the pressure of having to play well to keep his place in the national team, the flamboyant Dhoni is expected to shine in UAE, the IPL's temporary home as India battles a rampant coronavirus problem.

"He is very fit and I believe he is working very hard on it. Plus he has stopped playing international cricket so there will be less burden on his body," Saba Karim, another former India wicketkeeper, told AFP.

"Global cricket still needs an icon like MS Dhoni to continue."

Dhoni's captaincy began with India winning the inaugural T20 World Cup title in 2007, a success that triggered the birth of the IPL -- the world's most popular and richest cricket league --&nbsp;a year later.

"Dhoni played an instrumental role in kick-starting the IPL because of the way he brought a different dimension to the shorter format of the game because of his aggressive side with the willow," Karim said.

"Also with his calm exterior behind the stumps."

Dhoni, once hailed as the world's best finisher, has played 190 IPL matches, scoring 4,432 runs including 23 half-centuries.

An exemplary leader with fast glovework, Dhoni has made Chennai one of IPL's most loved franchises with almost 200,000 people following the team's fan club on Twitter.

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<h2>- 'Soul of Chennai' -</h2>

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Chennai chief executive Kasi Viswanathan says Dhoni remains key to the team's plans and they expect him to keep playing till the 2022 edition.

The team has been under scrutiny after arriving in the UAE last month with two players testing positive for the coronavirus.&nbsp;

Senior batsman Suresh Raina and veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh later opted out of the competition.

"I swear if Dhoni pulls out of IPL, there's no IPL for me this year!" a Twitter user wrote after the withdrawals.

Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra said Dhoni is "the biggest strength of the team and the entire franchise is dependent on him".&nbsp;&nbsp;

"He is the soul of Chennai Super Kings. As long as he is there, CSK's heart keeps beating and they move forward. MS Dhoni, the player and the captain, has a great impact," Chopra&nbsp;said on his YouTube show.

"Dhoni is going to rule the roost once again as a captain, as a batsman."

Chennai and Dhoni were plunged into controversy in 2015, when the team were banned from the IPL for two years for match-fixing.

But Dhoni and his team -- which includes many players aged over 35, including Australia's Shane Watson and South African Imran Tahir -- came back with a bang.

Labelled 'Dad's Army' by the media, Chennai returned to lift the title in 2018 and establish themselves as one of the most consistent teams in IPL history.

"Dhoni is Chennai, Chennai is Dhoni. If Dhoni is doing well. Chennai is doing well," veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle said on Cricbuzz.com.

India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have signed off from international duties but he'll be at the heart of the action in the Indian Premier League -- a tournament he helped inspire, and where he remains a towering figure.

India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have signed off from international duties but he'll be at the heart of the action in the Indian Premier League -- a tournament he helped inspire, and where he remains a towering figure. Dhoni, who has led the Chennai Super Kings to three titles and five runner-up finishes in the IPL's 12 editions, will feature in the opening match on Saturday against the Mumbai Indians, the defending champions. The game comes more than a year after the 39-year-old last played for India in their semi-final loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup. After much speculation, the wicketkeeper-batsman finally announced the end of his 16-year international career last month. And without the pressure of having to play well to keep his place in the national team, the flamboyant Dhoni is expected to shine in UAE, the IPL's temporary home as India battles a rampant coronavirus problem. "He is very fit and I believe he is working very hard on it. Plus he has stopped playing international cricket so there will be less burden on his body," Saba Karim, another former India wicketkeeper, told AFP. "Global cricket still needs an icon like MS Dhoni to continue." Dhoni's captaincy began with India winning the inaugural T20 World Cup title in 2007, a success that triggered the birth of the IPL -- the world's most popular and richest cricket league -- a year later. "Dhoni played an instrumental role in kick-starting the IPL because of the way he brought a different dimension to the shorter format of the game because of his aggressive side with the willow," Karim said. "Also with his calm exterior behind the stumps." Dhoni, once hailed as the world's best finisher, has played 190 IPL matches, scoring 4,432 runs including 23 half-centuries. An exemplary leader with fast glovework, Dhoni has made Chennai one of IPL's most loved franchises with almost 200,000 people following the team's fan club on Twitter. - 'Soul of Chennai' - Chennai chief executive Kasi Viswanathan says Dhoni remains key to the team's plans and they expect him to keep playing till the 2022 edition. The team has been under scrutiny after arriving in the UAE last month with two players testing positive for the coronavirus. Senior batsman Suresh Raina and veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh later opted out of the competition. "I swear if Dhoni pulls out of IPL, there's no IPL for me this year!" a Twitter user wrote after the withdrawals. Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra said Dhoni is "the biggest strength of the team and the entire franchise is dependent on him". "He is the soul of Chennai Super Kings. As long as he is there, CSK's heart keeps beating and they move forward. MS Dhoni, the player and the captain, has a great impact," Chopra said on his YouTube show. "Dhoni is going to rule the roost once again as a captain, as a batsman." Chennai and Dhoni were plunged into controversy in 2015, when the team were banned from the IPL for two years for match-fixing. But Dhoni and his team -- which includes many players aged over 35, including Australia's Shane Watson and South African Imran Tahir -- came back with a bang. Labelled 'Dad's Army' by the media, Chennai returned to lift the title in 2018 and establish themselves as one of the most consistent teams in IPL history. "Dhoni is Chennai, Chennai is Dhoni. If Dhoni is doing well. Chennai is doing well," veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle said on Cricbuzz.com.

Goodbye India, hello IPL: Dhoni set to 'rule roost' in UAE

England speedster Jofra Archer has opted out of the Big Bash League 2020-21 to spend time with his family. Archer has been one of the England players who have been inside the bio-secure bubble since the restart of cricket in the UK. He has been part of the England team since the series against the West Indies and will now head to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League</a> in the UAE.&nbsp;

Archer will remain inside the bubble during the course of IPL 2020 and the Barbadian-born English pacer said he’s had enough of ‘bubbles’ in the current year. In BBL, Archer plays for Hobart Hurricanes and has scalped 35 wickets in 28 matches.

After the completion of the ongoing ODI series against Australia, Archer will be moved to the UAE, inside another bubble, for IPL 2020, where he will be seen playing for Rajasthan Royals.

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Archer admitted that staying inside the bio-bubble is mentally challenging while revealing he hasn’t seen his family since February. He is likely to tour to South Africa with England after the completion of IPL and hence wants to spend time with family in December before gearing up for the tour of India.

“I’ll tell you; it has been mentally challenging. I‘ll be honest with you, I don’t know if I have much more bubbles left in me for the rest of the year. I haven’t seen my family, really, since February,” Archer was quoted as saying on Fox Sports.

“The IPL is going to be most of October, November, we’re going to South Africa hopefully as well. That only leaves me with a few weeks in December for the rest of the year. I love my Hobart family, but I think I need to spend some time with my real family as well,” Archer stated.

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“When the year turns, we’re going to be back in the bubble in the UAE and then India. Family time is really important, especially when you actually cannot see them physically. So, any time off I’m going to spend with them,” he added.

BBL 2020-21 is scheduled to start on December 3. 
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England speedster Jofra Archer has opted out of the Big Bash League 2020-21 to spend time with his family. Archer has been one of the England players who have been inside the bio-secure bubble since the restart of cricket in the UK.

England speedster Jofra Archer has opted out of the Big Bash League 2020-21 to spend time with his family. Archer has been one of the England players who have been inside the bio-secure bubble since the restart of cricket in the UK. He has been part of the England team since the series against the West Indies and will now head to the Indian Premier League in the UAE. Archer will remain inside the bubble during the course of IPL 2020 and the Barbadian-born English pacer said he’s had enough of ‘bubbles’ in the current year. In BBL, Archer plays for Hobart Hurricanes and has scalped 35 wickets in 28 matches. After the completion of the ongoing ODI series against Australia, Archer will be moved to the UAE, inside another bubble, for IPL 2020, where he will be seen playing for Rajasthan Royals. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Hope to carry domestic form into IPL 2020, says Kings XI Punjab's Mandeep Singh Archer admitted that staying inside the bio-bubble is mentally challenging while revealing he hasn’t seen his family since February. He is likely to tour to South Africa with England after the completion of IPL and hence wants to spend time with family in December before gearing up for the tour of India. “I’ll tell you; it has been mentally challenging. I‘ll be honest with you, I don’t know if I have much more bubbles left in me for the rest of the year. I haven’t seen my family, really, since February,” Archer was quoted as saying on Fox Sports. “The IPL is going to be most of October, November, we’re going to South Africa hopefully as well. That only leaves me with a few weeks in December for the rest of the year. I love my Hobart family, but I think I need to spend some time with my real family as well,” Archer stated. IN PICS | IPL Face-off: Intense rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings “When the year turns, we’re going to be back in the bubble in the UAE and then India. Family time is really important, especially when you actually cannot see them physically. So, any time off I’m going to spend with them,” he added. BBL 2020-21 is scheduled to start on December 3.

'Mentally challenging...' - Jofra Archer opts out of Big Bash League to spend time with family

Trent Boult will have big responsibilities on his shoulder in the absence of veteran Lasith Malinga as the Kiwi speedster is all set to take to the field for Mumbai Indians in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, scheduled to commence from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

While Malinga is a massive loss to Mumbai Indians, Boult’s inclusion will come as a relief for the Rohit Sharma-led franchise, who will look to defend the IPL trophy with an extremely strong team on paper.

This will be the first time Boult will take to the field for Mumbai Indians and the left-arm pacer explained what could be the biggest challenge for players in the UAE. Boult even explained what it is the difference between playing for and against a side like Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

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“I have played for a couple of other franchises but I am obviously excited to be a part of the Mumbai Indians family. Speaking from experience I have played against them a few times. The big challenge that you face when you come up against this side is that they have always been very intimidating. So it’s nice to be on the other end of it and be part of such a cool group,” Boult told MI TV.

Talking about challenges in UAE conditions, Boult said: “The biggest challenge has been trying to prepare to come to 45 degrees in the middle of the dessert. I come from a very small country New Zealand which is about 7 or 9 degrees at the moment.

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“I have played cricket here. I know conditions can change very drastically. But I am hoping for good wickets,” Boult added.

Boult was roped in by Mumbai Indians after a trade-off with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020 auction in December last year.

Trent Boult will have big responsibilities on his shoulder in the absence of veteran Lasith Malinga as the Kiwi speedster is all set to take to the field for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to commence from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Trent Boult will have big responsibilities on his shoulder in the absence of veteran Lasith Malinga as the Kiwi speedster is all set to take to the field for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to commence from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While Malinga is a massive loss to Mumbai Indians, Boult’s inclusion will come as a relief for the Rohit Sharma-led franchise, who will look to defend the IPL trophy with an extremely strong team on paper. This will be the first time Boult will take to the field for Mumbai Indians and the left-arm pacer explained what could be the biggest challenge for players in the UAE. Boult even explained what it is the difference between playing for and against a side like Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Hope to carry domestic form into IPL 2020 - Mandeep Singh “I have played for a couple of other franchises but I am obviously excited to be a part of the Mumbai Indians family. Speaking from experience I have played against them a few times. The big challenge that you face when you come up against this side is that they have always been very intimidating. So it’s nice to be on the other end of it and be part of such a cool group,” Boult told MI TV. Talking about challenges in UAE conditions, Boult said: “The biggest challenge has been trying to prepare to come to 45 degrees in the middle of the dessert. I come from a very small country New Zealand which is about 7 or 9 degrees at the moment. IN PICS: IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores! “I have played cricket here. I know conditions can change very drastically. But I am hoping for good wickets,” Boult added. Boult was roped in by Mumbai Indians after a trade-off with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020 auction in December last year.

IPL 2020: What will be the biggest challenge in UAE? Mumbai Indians' Trent Boult explains

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> is now days away and there is still no clarity on whether the England and Australian players arriving from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the lucrative T20 tournament will have to undergo quarantine before joining their respective teams.&nbsp;

Kings XI Punjab CEO Satish Menon on Monday said that there is no clarity on smooth transfer of players from one bio-secure bubble to another.&nbsp;

While KKR CEO Venky Mysore last week said that England and Australian players involved with the Kolkata outfit will be available from the first match, KXIP boss isn’t too sure about the quarantine phase.

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"Nobody has any clarity on that yet. The BCCI is supposed to come back on whether the quarantine can be reduced as they are coming from a bubble to [another] bubble. We don't have any clarity as yet," Menon was quoted as saying.

Kings XI Punjab will have Glenn Maxwell and Chris Jordan, involved in the ongoing series between England and Australia, join the squad after completion of the ODI series on Wednesday. KXIP play the first match against Delhi Capitals in Dubai on September 20.&nbsp;

"From what I hear from the bubble, things are exactly as it was planned. We have been following the SoP that has been laid out by the BCCI and authorities," said the CEO.

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Apart from Abu Dhabi, there is no mandatory quarantine period unless a person tests positive for COVID-19. KXIP will be vying to lift their first-ever IPL trophy and Menon is optimistic that they will break the drought this time.

"We are hopeful of winning the title this year. The format is one where anything can happen on a given day, so we will have to see how it goes." 
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is now days away and there is still no clarity on whether the England and Australian players arriving from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the lucrative T20 tournament will have to undergo quarantine before joining their respective teams.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is now days away and there is still no clarity on whether the England and Australian players arriving from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the lucrative T20 tournament will have to undergo quarantine before joining their respective teams. Kings XI Punjab CEO Satish Menon on Monday said that there is no clarity on smooth transfer of players from one bio-secure bubble to another. While KKR CEO Venky Mysore last week said that England and Australian players involved with the Kolkata outfit will be available from the first match, KXIP boss isn’t too sure about the quarantine phase. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Hope to carry domestic form into IPL 2020, says Kings XI Punjab's Mandeep Singh "Nobody has any clarity on that yet. The BCCI is supposed to come back on whether the quarantine can be reduced as they are coming from a bubble to [another] bubble. We don't have any clarity as yet," Menon was quoted as saying. Kings XI Punjab will have Glenn Maxwell and Chris Jordan, involved in the ongoing series between England and Australia, join the squad after completion of the ODI series on Wednesday. KXIP play the first match against Delhi Capitals in Dubai on September 20. "From what I hear from the bubble, things are exactly as it was planned. We have been following the SoP that has been laid out by the BCCI and authorities," said the CEO. ALSO READ: Brad Hogg excludes Dhoni, de Villiers and Gayle from his IPL 2020 XI; explains why Apart from Abu Dhabi, there is no mandatory quarantine period unless a person tests positive for COVID-19. KXIP will be vying to lift their first-ever IPL trophy and Menon is optimistic that they will break the drought this time. "We are hopeful of winning the title this year. The format is one where anything can happen on a given day, so we will have to see how it goes."

No clarity on England, Australia players' quarantine period: KXIP CEO

The list for the commentary panel has been announced for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Bishop, Harsha Bhogle are set to return in the commentary box for the lucrative T20 tournament but a big name will be missing from the action as Sanjay Manjrekar hasn’t been recalled for commentary duties for IPL 2020.&nbsp;

Host broadcasters Star Sports has named a separate panel for Hindi and other languages but Manjrekar’s name was missing from every list. The star-studded commentary panel for IPL 2020 also includes the likes of Mark Nicholas, JP Duminy, Lisa Sthalekar and Anjum Chopra.

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Whereas Brett Lee, Dean Jones, Brain Lara, Graeme Swann and Scott Styris will feature in the Dugout show for IPL 2020.&nbsp; 
Former Team India chief selectors Kris Srikkanth and MSK Prasad will be seen commentating in Tamil and Telugu languages respectively. Sanjay Bangar is part of the Hindi commentary list.

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Former India chief selectors Kris Srikkanth and MSK Prasad will be commentating in Tamil and Telugu, respectively. Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar is part of the Hindi commentary team.

English commentary panel for IPL 2020: English commentators for IPL 2020:&nbsp;Ian Bishop, Simon Doull, Sangakkara, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar, Rohan Gavaskar, Deep Dasgupta, L Sivaramakrishnan, Anjum Chopra, Murali Kartik, Mark Nicholas, Pietersen, Duminy, Lisa Sthalaker, Darren Ganga, Pommie Mbangwa, Micheal Slater,Danny Morrison

Commentators for Star Sports Select dugout for IPL 2020: Dean Jones, Scott Styris, Brain Lara, Brett Lee Graeme Swann

Telugu commentators for IPL 2020:&nbsp;M Anand Sri Krishna, Neha Matcha, Kaushik Nallan Chakravarthy, Ashish Reddy Ammana, Venkatapathi Raju, Venugopalarao Yalaka, MSK Prasad, and Kalyan Krishna Doddapaneni.

Tamil commentators for IPL 2020: Muthuraman R, Radhakrishnan Sreenivasan, Bhavna Balakrishnan, K V Sathyanarayanan, RJ Balaji, Abhinav Mukund, S Ramesh, S Badrinath, Hemang Badani, and Krishnamachari Srikkanth. 
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The list for the commentary panel has been announced for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The list for the commentary panel has been announced for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, set to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Bishop, Harsha Bhogle are set to return in the commentary box for the lucrative T20 tournament but a big name will be missing from the action as Sanjay Manjrekar hasn’t been recalled for commentary duties for IPL 2020. Host broadcasters Star Sports has named a separate panel for Hindi and other languages but Manjrekar’s name was missing from every list. The star-studded commentary panel for IPL 2020 also includes the likes of Mark Nicholas, JP Duminy, Lisa Sthalekar and Anjum Chopra. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Hope to carry domestic form into IPL 2020 - Mandeep Singh Whereas Brett Lee, Dean Jones, Brain Lara, Graeme Swann and Scott Styris will feature in the Dugout show for IPL 2020. Former Team India chief selectors Kris Srikkanth and MSK Prasad will be seen commentating in Tamil and Telugu languages respectively. Sanjay Bangar is part of the Hindi commentary list. ALSO READ: Hogg excludes Dhoni, de Villiers and Gayle from his IPL 2020 XI; explains why Former India chief selectors Kris Srikkanth and MSK Prasad will be commentating in Tamil and Telugu, respectively. Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar is part of the Hindi commentary team. English commentary panel for IPL 2020: English commentators for IPL 2020: Ian Bishop, Simon Doull, Sangakkara, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar, Rohan Gavaskar, Deep Dasgupta, L Sivaramakrishnan, Anjum Chopra, Murali Kartik, Mark Nicholas, Pietersen, Duminy, Lisa Sthalaker, Darren Ganga, Pommie Mbangwa, Micheal Slater,Danny Morrison Commentators for Star Sports Select dugout for IPL 2020: Dean Jones, Scott Styris, Brain Lara, Brett Lee Graeme Swann Telugu commentators for IPL 2020: M Anand Sri Krishna, Neha Matcha, Kaushik Nallan Chakravarthy, Ashish Reddy Ammana, Venkatapathi Raju, Venugopalarao Yalaka, MSK Prasad, and Kalyan Krishna Doddapaneni. Tamil commentators for IPL 2020: Muthuraman R, Radhakrishnan Sreenivasan, Bhavna Balakrishnan, K V Sathyanarayanan, RJ Balaji, Abhinav Mukund, S Ramesh, S Badrinath, Hemang Badani, and Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Star-studded commentary panel for IPL 2020 announced, no place for Sanjay Manjrekar - here's full list

Suresh Raina opting out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has left a huge void in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the three-time IPL winners will be without their leading run-scorer and second in tournament history. While there have been speculations over who would replace Raina or whether the southpaw would return back to the Super Kings back, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has said he would put Ambati Rayudu at number three spot in the CSK batting line-up.&nbsp;

Styris opined that CSK have a lot of options in their overseas players or even someone like Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ravindra Jadeja but added he would personally put Rayudu at number three in the CSK batting line-up.

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“Yeah, tough one, isn’t it, a player of that class, a player who has been so good for so long. To suddenly finds those runs, even in the field and the odd over as well with the ball, is going to be a big task. I know that the CSK squad is deep, they’ve got a lot of options at the top, but I also believe that as much as the pressure is now on to find that No. 3, it’s just probably the most challenging time that I can look for any way for CSK,” said Styris on Star Sports’ Cricket Connected.

“Couple of options they could go with, the two overseas players at the top and bring in the youngster Gaikwad as well or they may decide to have a pitch-hitter. I know that Simon Doull, my fellow New Zealander is guesstimated that Mitchell Santner could go to the top. May be even someone like Jadeja too, who we have seen in Indian colours, has been so good, so they need to find that No. 3. Personally, I’d put Rayudu in there to take that spot,” added Styris.'

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Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has dismissed the rumours of England batsman Dawid Malan replacing Raina as he said that CSK’s overseas quota is full.&nbsp;

CSK will open their campaign on match day one against defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 19.&nbsp; 
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Suresh Raina opting out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has left a huge void in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the three-time IPL winners will be without their leading run-scorer and second in tournament history.

Suresh Raina opting out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has left a huge void in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the three-time IPL winners will be without their leading run-scorer and second in tournament history. While there have been speculations over who would replace Raina or whether the southpaw would return back to the Super Kings back, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has said he would put Ambati Rayudu at number three spot in the CSK batting line-up. Styris opined that CSK have a lot of options in their overseas players or even someone like Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ravindra Jadeja but added he would personally put Rayudu at number three in the CSK batting line-up. IN PICS | IPL 2020: From Raina to Malinga - Top players who have pulled out of the tournament “Yeah, tough one, isn’t it, a player of that class, a player who has been so good for so long. To suddenly finds those runs, even in the field and the odd over as well with the ball, is going to be a big task. I know that the CSK squad is deep, they’ve got a lot of options at the top, but I also believe that as much as the pressure is now on to find that No. 3, it’s just probably the most challenging time that I can look for any way for CSK,” said Styris on Star Sports’ Cricket Connected. “Couple of options they could go with, the two overseas players at the top and bring in the youngster Gaikwad as well or they may decide to have a pitch-hitter. I know that Simon Doull, my fellow New Zealander is guesstimated that Mitchell Santner could go to the top. May be even someone like Jadeja too, who we have seen in Indian colours, has been so good, so they need to find that No. 3. Personally, I’d put Rayudu in there to take that spot,” added Styris.' ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Dawid Malan to replace Suresh Raina? CSK CEO clears the air Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has dismissed the rumours of England batsman Dawid Malan replacing Raina as he said that CSK’s overseas quota is full. CSK will open their campaign on match day one against defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 19.

IPL 13: Who should replace Suresh Raina in CSK playing XI? Scott Styris opines

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble has said that MS Dhoni will give his 100 per cent for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> despite the two-time World Cup announcing his international retirement in August.&nbsp;

Kumble cited his own experience of playing in IPL after announcing retirement as he said knowing Dhoni, he will give his full effort to do the best for the Super Kings.

"Knowing MS, he will give his 100 percent. Even when I played the IPL, the second season, I had retired from international cricket," Kumble was quoted by PTI.

Kumble was appointed as the head coach of Kings XI Punjab and will be taking the charge to help the franchise win their first IPL title.

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However, Kumble batted for more Indian coaches in IPL as he said having one Indian as head coach in entire IPL isn’t the true reflection of the resources and quality of Indian cricket while adding he would want to see many Indians being part of IPL as head coaches.&nbsp;

"I would like to see more Indian coaches in the IPL. It is not a true reflection of the Indian resources. I would want to see many Indians being part of the IPL as head coaches," he added.

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"It is a bit of an irony one Indian as head coach. I think at some point of time there will be a lot more Indian coaches.” 
Meanwhile, Kings XI Punjab, led by swashbuckling KL Rahul, are set to commence their IPL 2020 campaign against Delhi Capitals on

September 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League starts on September 19 and the final will be played on November 10. 
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Former Indian captain Anil Kumble has said that MS Dhoni will give his 100 per cent for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 despite the two-time World Cup announcing his international retirement in August.

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble has said that MS Dhoni will give his 100 per cent for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 despite the two-time World Cup announcing his international retirement in August. Kumble cited his own experience of playing in IPL after announcing retirement as he said knowing Dhoni, he will give his full effort to do the best for the Super Kings. "Knowing MS, he will give his 100 percent. Even when I played the IPL, the second season, I had retired from international cricket," Kumble was quoted by PTI. Kumble was appointed as the head coach of Kings XI Punjab and will be taking the charge to help the franchise win their first IPL title. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee preparations However, Kumble batted for more Indian coaches in IPL as he said having one Indian as head coach in entire IPL isn’t the true reflection of the resources and quality of Indian cricket while adding he would want to see many Indians being part of IPL as head coaches. "I would like to see more Indian coaches in the IPL. It is not a true reflection of the Indian resources. I would want to see many Indians being part of the IPL as head coaches," he added. IN PICS | IPL 2020: From Raina to Malinga - Top players who have pulled out of the tournament "It is a bit of an irony one Indian as head coach. I think at some point of time there will be a lot more Indian coaches.” Meanwhile, Kings XI Punjab, led by swashbuckling KL Rahul, are set to commence their IPL 2020 campaign against Delhi Capitals on September 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League starts on September 19 and the final will be played on November 10.

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni will give 100 per cent for CSK despite international retirement, says Kumble

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