Tag: IPL
IPL Franchises Turn To WhatsApp Groups To Answer Player Queries
With the coronavirus outbreak bringing the world to a standstill, sporting events across the globe have either been suspended or called off. Similarly, the fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) now hangs in balance. The uncertainty has seen players checking with franchises on the situation and road ahead and that has in turn seen the teams communicate with them on WhatsApp groups. ....
Aussie Players 'sucked Up' To Kohli To Protect IPL Deals: Clarke
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes current Australian players were too scared to "sledge" Virat Kohli and in order to protect their million dollars IPL deals, they "sucked up" to the India captain which resulted in their cricket becoming "soft".....
Sri Lanka Offers To Host IPL 2020 Amid Corona Crisis
Sri Lanka has offered to host the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which has now been indefinitely suspended by the BCCI due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.....
Misconception That Dhoni's India Comeback Was Dependent On IPL: Chopra
One of the most awaited part of this years Indian Premier League (IPL), which currently stands suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, was the return of M.S. Dhoni to the cricket field. Dhoni last played in the World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand and since then has been on a sabbatical. It was believed that Dhonis performance in the IPL would decide if he will be a part of Indias WT20 squad. But cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra begs to differ. ....
IPL 13: BCCI Eyeing September 25 To November 1 Window
In what could be the biggest news for cricket fans across the globe amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking at a possibility of hosting the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League from September 25 to November 1, provided the country is able to lower the rate of coronavirus infections. ....
Jos Buttler Says He Was Desperate To Play The IPL
England batsman Jos Buttler feels Indian Premier League (IPL) has helped in the growth of English cricket and that's why for him, the T20 league is the second-best tournament after the World Cups. ....
Cummins Throws Weight Behind IPL In October If T20 WC Is Postponed
Star Australia pacer Pat Cummins said on Wednesday that the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be a "great fit" if the T20 World Cup is postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ....
Tiwary Upset With KKR For Not Mentioning Him In Tweet Celebrating 2012 Win
Former Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Manoj Tiwary was not too impressed when the franchise failed to mention him in a tweet commemorating the day they won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. KKR had on May 27 2012, beaten Chennai Super Kings by five wickets to win the fifth season of the IPL.....
IPL 13: BCCI Divided 3-2 In Favour Of Hosting League In India
In what comes as a major development within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the decision-makers are divided 3-2 when it comes to the venue for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the matter is heavily tilted in favour of hosting the league in the country, there are a couple of voices which want to take it outside if needed. ....
'Symonds Didn't Want To Play In IPL Because Of Blowout With Harbhajan'
The Monkeygate controversy is a significant footnote in the careers of all players who played in the controversy-laden 2008 Sydney Test between India and Australia, especially Andrew Symonds and Harbhajan Singh as they were at the centre of the scandal.....
