Page 46 - Indian Premier League

Indian Cricketers Association nominates Pragyan Ojha to IPL GC

The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) on Wednesday nominated former India spinner Pragyan Ojha as its representative to the IPL governing council, a day before the BCCI's Annual General Meeting. The BCCI will hold its 89th AGM in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The association was earlier represented by former India player Surinder Khanna, as according to the BCCI constitution, the ICA is required to send a member to the IPL governing council every year. "Yes, the ICA's directors have nominated Pragyan Ojha to the IPL governing council. Surinder Khanna has done a very good job and we like to give opportunity to every one," ICA president Ashok Malhotra told PTI. Left-arm spinner Ojha retired from international and first-class cricket in February this year. The ICA, whose Board of Directors arrived at the decision after its AGM on December 19, also issued a press release in this regard. "The members had authorised the Board of Directors to nominate the member to the IPL GC and the ICA Boa

IPL addressed clash of cultures turning foes to friends, say Border, Langer

Former Australia skipper Allan Border and current coach Justin Langer have acknowledged the contribution of the Indian Premier League in breaking the ice between the Indian and Australian players

IPL boosts Hotstar's subscriber base, accounts for 30% of Disney+ members

The total subscriber base of Disney+ is 86.8 mn as of Dec 2, the company said, implying that the Indian streaming service has a 26-mn member base, up from 18.5 mn subscribers in the Sept quarter

Covid-19 to Arnab Goswami, here is what people searched on Google this year

From 'How to make dalgona coffee' to Arnab Goswami, netizens searched it all this year as they tried to make sense of things amid the pandemic

BCCI to decide on two new IPL teams from next season in AGM on Dec 24

The BCCI will hold its Annual General Meeting on December 24 to discuss the induction of two new IPL franchises besides the appointment of India's ICC representative and three new national selectors. Also on the agenda is the election of a new vice-president. As per norm, the BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM. The most significant point is seeking approval for two new teams to make it a 10-team IPL. It is understood that the Adani Group and Sanjeev Goenka's RPG (owners of the Rising Pune Supergiants) are interested in owning new teams with one franchise surely from Ahmedabad. Another important point will be BCCI's representative to the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council. It is expected that secretary Jay Shah will be the BCCI representative in the global committees. Appointment of three new selectors, along with a chairman of selectors, is also on cards given that Cricket Committees and Standing Committees are part of th

IND vs AUS: Bowlers found difficult to adapt with 50-over format, says Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has admitted that the Indian bowlers have struggled to adapt to the 50-over format from the 20-over format in the first two ODIs against Australia

Shah Rukh Khan's Knight Riders invests in US Major League Cricket

As part of the deal, Knight Riders to aid in popularising the game in the region.

IND vs AUS: Ishant, Rohit ruled out of first two Tests, says report

To be in contention for the third Test which begins January 7 next year in Sydney, Ishant, who has regained bowling fitness, will have to board a plane almost immediately, says the report

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting helping Australian players ahead of India series

Less than a fortnight after he led Delhi Capitals to the final of the Indian Premier League as coach, Ricky Ponting is already back at the nets guiding Australian cricket team

Shane Bond backs Trent Boult's break, hopes he stays with Mumbai Indians

MI's bowling coach Bond, who is currently helping out the New Zealand players in quarantine in Lincoln as a guest coach, says New Zealand Cricket has done the right thing by resting Trent Boult from

TV viewing of Indian Premier League shoots up 23 pc during pandemic

According to the channel, the recently-concluded edition saw an impressive viewership growth of 24 percent among women and 20 percent among children respectively

IND vs AUS: Rohit's absence in ODIs, T20Is will help us, says Maxwell

Rahul will be Virat Kohli's deputy in the white-ball leg since regular vice-captain Rohit is recuperating from a hamstring injury sustained during IPL

We have charted a three-year plan under Kumble: KXIP co-owner Wadia

Frequently changing captains and coaches has hurt KXIP in the past and that is why the franchise has decided to work on a three-year plan under Anil Kumble and K L Rahul, says co-owner Ness Wadia

New Zealand and West Indies' IPL contingent clears second Covid-19 test

All the 20 New Zealand and West Indies players and support staff, who participated in the Indian Premier League cleared the second round of Covid-19 test ahead of their T20I series beginning Nov 27

Carey hopes IPL stint under Ponting helps in reclaiming T20 spot vs India

Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey said he is hoping to regain his place in the Australian T20 side for the series against India

CSK should not retain Dhoni if there's a mega auction, says Aakash Chopra

Former India batsman Aakash Chopra said that Chennai Super Kings should not retain MS Dhoni if there is indeed a mega auction ahead of Indian Premier League 2021

New IPL franchises? BCCI likely to release tender post Diwali, says report

The BCCI was considering two new franchises after this year's IPL but later decided to add one for the 2021 edition and the other from the 2022 season

MI-5 in IPL 2020: 'Hit-Man' Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians did it again!

IPL 2020 final, MI vs DC: Mumbai wins its fifth Indian Premier League title

If last year's one-run win over Chennai Super Kings was an absolute cliffhanger, Rohit's aristocratic 68 off 50 balls made it an anti-climax with Mumbai Indians chasing the target of 157 in 18.4 overs

IPL 2020: KL Rahul wins Orange cap; Kagiso Rabada keeps purple cap

In the grand finale of IPL 2020, Shikhar Dhawan manages to score only 15 runs while Bumrah failed to get a single wicket