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IPL: Maharashtra permits 25% spectators; teams to start training mid-March

Players are likely to start coming into the city from March 8. It is also understood that all the participants will have to undergo RT-PCR tests 48 hours prior to their arrival in Mumbai

England opener Roy confirms he is pulling out of IPL 2022 for family time

England opener Jason Roy confirmed on Tuesday that he will not be playing for his franchise Gujarat Titans in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) to spend some quality time with his family

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20: Ishan Kishan hospitalised after head injury

Amidst the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday, Indian batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury and was rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Sports Minister 'hopeful' of crowds at IPL matches

Maharashtra Sports Minister Sunil Kedar on Saturday said he is hopeful that crowds would be allowed for the IPL matches that are set to take place in Maharashtra, starting from March 26

Aaditya Thackeray visits Wankhede stadium to review IPL preparations

The IPL matches are slated to be held in four venues across two Maharashtra cities -- Mumbai and Pune from March 26

IPL 2022: 70 matches in Mumbai, Pune; 10 teams to be divided in 2 groups

IPL 2022 will kick start on March 26 and the final of the tournament will be played on May 29

Wanted some space, says Virat Kohli on stepping down as RCB skipper

The former RCB and India skipper asserted that it is very difficult for people to understand what a cricketer thinks while taking such decisions

'Would have loved to be there,' says Aaron Finch after IPL auction snub

After going unsold in the auction before IPL 2021, history repeated itself in 2022 when Finch, despite being a Men's T20 World Cup-winning captain, wasn't picked by any of the franchises in auction

BCCI to allow 20,000 odd spectators at Eden for third T20I versus WI

The BCCI has decided to allow 20,000 spectators, mostly ticket holding members of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to watch the third and final T20I between India and West Indies on October 20

IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Shreyas Iyer as new captain

Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday appointed India batter Shreyas Iyer as their new captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League after having bought him for a whopping Rs 12.25 crore at the recently-concluded mega auction. Iyer, who had captained Delhi Capitals to their only IPL final back in 2020, was released after the 2021 season and it was an open secret that KKR, who were supposed to replace Eoin Morgan, were in need of a new captain. "He (Iyer) has impressed one & all as a quality batsman at the highest level & we are confident that he will excel as a leader of Team KKR," KKR CEO Venky Mysore said in a statement. Iyer said he is looking forward to fulfilling the role. "I am extremely honoured to have gotten the opportunity to lead a prestigious team like KKR. The IPL as a tournament brings the best players from different countries and cultures together and I look forward to leading this great group of very talented individuals," Iyer said. "I would like to thank the ...

Virat Kohli set for 100th Test in Mohali; day-nighter in Bengaluru

The BCCI announced a revised itinerary for the home series against Sri Lanka, beginning February 25, confirming that the Twenty20 series will be played before the two Tests

BCCI announces revised schedule for Lanka series, T20s to be played first

It was recently reported by media that the T20s against the Lankan side will take place before Test matches in Mohali and Bengaluru and the cricket body has now confirmed it

'Leave Virat alone': Rohit dismisses concerns around Kohli's poor form

In no mood to talk about the prolonged lean patch that Virat Kohli is enduring, India captain Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday, "everything will fall in place" if the chatter around him stops.

Tamim Iqbal to stay away from T20 cricket for next six months

Tamim took the decision after discussions with top BCB officials

Pakistan sweeps virus-hit West Indies in three-match Twenty20 series

Pakistan completed a clean sweep in the three-match Twenty20 series against a virus-hit West Indies with a resounding seven-wicket win on Thursday

Ishant needs couple of Test matches to get his rhythm back: Mhambrey

Ishant Sharma's lack of rhythm can be attributed to lack of game time and it would take a couple of Test matches for him to get back into the groove, India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said.

Ready for clean sweep, Rohit Sharma's India may try new combinations

Captain Rohit Sharma will not waver from his ruthless approach but might try out a few of his reserve players as India aim for a clean sweep against New Zealand

It's been a hectic schedule, we failed to adapt, says Tim Southee

New Zealand arrived in India less than 24 hours after losing the World Cup final to Australia

India played better cricket and didn't give us chance, says Southee

New Zealand stand-in skipper Tim Southee feels that Rohit-Sharma led side completely outplayed the Kiwis in the second T20I.KL Rahul (65) and Rohit (55) starred with the bat as India chased down the target of 154 to defeat New Zealand by seven wickets here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi on Friday.Southee said India played better cricket and didn't give New Zealand the chance to bounce back in the second innings."Credit to India, they pulled it back nicely after the first six overs. They played better cricket and didn't give us a chance with the bat as well. It was wet for both teams and it was only slightly more in the second innings," said Southee in the post-match presentation."We knew dew would be a factor, but India were too good on this day. We will now go to a new venue, a quick turnaround, and we'll assess when we get to Kolkata," he added.Chasing 154, India cruised along with 16 balls to spare as Rohit and Rahul stitched a 117-run opening stand.However, New .

Hand injury forces India pacer Mohammad Siraj to miss second T20

With Siraj unavailable for selection, Harshal Patel made his India debut