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“I was angry at myself for not being able to produce at all this World Cup” : Glenn Maxwell

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Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell began his professional cricketing career playing for Victoria in the Twenty20 Big Bash in 2010. He is known for his dramatic shot making and improvisation in the short form of the game. He also scored an unbeaten 145* from 65 balls against Sri Lanka in 2016, the fourth highest score in Twenty20 Internationals.

Maxwell continued to be impressive in the limited-overs format, and was finally handed the prized Baggy Green for the second Test against India at Hyderabad in 2013. He failed to impressed with the bat but took four in an innings with the ball. However, he was subsequently dropped for the third Test in Mohali, where Xavier Doherty was given a chance. After Australia lost the Mohali Test, Maxwell was given another opportunity in the final test in Delhi. Once again, he failed to make an impression with the bat and was subsequently dropped.

Maxwell’s mental illness

Australia’s team psychologist Dr. Michael Lloyd said Glenn Maxwell was proactive in identifying the issues with his mental health and engaging with the support staff.

“Glenn Maxwell has been experiencing some difficulties with regards to his mental health. As a result, he will spend a short time away from the game. Glenn was proactive in identifying these issues and engaging with support staff,” Michael Llyod said.

Battling depression is not easy and when Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell went through it, many fans wanted to know what exactly went wrong. The 31-year-old player on Wednesday opened up on his struggles with mental health.

He said that he was hoping he had broken his arm during the 2019 World Cup so that he could get a break. Maxwell took an indefinite break in between the T20I series between Australia and Sri Lanka last year. The right-hander was suffering from depression and it turned out to be the main reason behind the sudden decision he took.

While talking on the Ordineroli Speaking podcast with Neroli Meadows, Maxwell said: “I knew he (Marsh) was in trouble when he came in, and immediately I felt bad for him. I just thought I hope he’s OK, and if anything, I wish we could swap our news (suspecting Marsh’s arm was broken).”

He added: “We went to the hospital together and we were both sitting there, I think both hoping for opposite news. When I got hit, I was angry and a part of me was hoping (my arm) was broken.

Maxwell on his return

“I was like ‘this is it, I just need a break’… I was thinking about things I could do on the way back to snap it. I had anger at other people and it didn’t make sense, but I was angry at myself for not being able to produce at all this World Cup. I thought it would’ve been an easy escape because I felt like I was going to get dropped at some stage and I thought maybe this is the way.”

Maxwell said, “I think the first time she [Raman] noticed I wasn’t myself was in the Marsh Cup at the start of the summer. I think I was up to about eight months away from home at that stage. I was just cooked, I was tired and I was about to go into another series.  I was already thinking about how I was going to get better and where I was going to be at the end of the summer, my mind was just racing, I was thinking so far ahead.”

“I just completely forgot about what I was doing in the moment, and she [Raman] knew that straight away. I think when we got back to Melbourne, I was finally able to see some family, I still wasn’t my energetic, bubbly self.  I wasn’t happy, basically, and it wasn’t something I noticed, I thought I was tired, it was just one of those things…I’ll push through it,” Glenn Maxwell said.

Maxwell eased his return to competitive cricket by participating in the Victoria premier club cricket in late November and then captained Melbourne Stars to the final of the Big Bash League, a tournament in which he hit 398 runs from 17 games at a strike-rate of 148.51. Maxwell was scheduled to return to the national team for the limited-overs tour of South Africa before an injury to the elbow, which was subsequently operated upon, delayed his international comeback

 

“I have to go with the Englishman, Hardik has huge potential”: Brad Hogg

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Brad Hogg picks best All rounder

Brad Hogg

The former Australian player Brad Hogg belonged to one of the rare species of spinners. He was a slow left arm chinaman bowler with a broad smile, a difficult to read flipper and the occasional wrong ones which left even the best of the batsmen flummoxed.

His ODI career though was markedly different. He had 123 appearances for his country and ended up with 156 wickets with a best effort of 5/32 against the West Indies in MCG. He was also a part of two World Cup winning Australian sides in 2003 and 2007 thus becoming just one of the 15 players to have won a World Cup medal more than once.

He retired from International cricket on 4 March 2008 after the 2007–08 Commonwealth Bank Series.

Brad Hogg’s plot on All-Rounder

Brad Hogg, during one of his question and answer sessions on Twitter, faced a tough ask when one of his fans asked him to a pick better all-rounder between Hardik Pandya and Ben Stokes. Most of the cricket experts would have chosen a diplomatic approach to answer the question. However, Brad Hogg picked Ben Stokes as the better of two – for the English man’s outstanding international record.

Brad Hogg tweeted, “ I have to go with the Englishman on this one. Hardik has huge potential, but hasn’t played enough international cricket to challenge Stokes as the all rounder of my world XI.”

However, Brad Hogg is not wrong in his assessment as the English all-rounder clearly has more experience than his Indian counter-part. While Hardik Pandya has played a total of 11 Tests, 54 ODIs and 40 T20Is for India. Stokes, on the other hand, has represented England in 63 test matches, 95 ODIs and 26 T20Is.

Ben Stokes has been backbone of Indian middle order for quite some time now. The English all-rounder has garnered more than 7,000 international runs along with 241 prized slaps to his name. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya is still new to the international cricket and is yet to prove his metal in bowling and finishingskills at international level. The Indian all-rounder has close to 2000 International runs with just above 100 wickets in international arena.

“Nothing has changed in the last 10 days”: Sourav Ganguly gives update on IPL 2020

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BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled

The out break of corona virus made some serious effect in all departments. Many scheduled sports event has been cancelled due this deadly virus. For Indian cricket fans their worry is about the all time favourite Indian Premier League(IPL). Earlier BCCI announced to start the IPL from March 29. But due to the corona virus pandemic BCCI postponed the schedule to mid of April.

Former India captain and current BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) President Sourav Ganguly has readily agreed to lend the sports facility at the Eden Gardens to the government’s disposal to create a temporary medical facility in the wake of the outcome of the novel COVID-19.

“If government asks us, we will certainly hand over the [indoor] facility [and the players dormitory at the Eden Gardens]. Anything that is need of the hour, we will do it. There is absolutely no problem,” Ganguly was quoted as saying by PTI in an exclusive interaction.

It is worth mentioning that the Puducherry Cricket Association has offered its indoor facility to the government. Ganguly also opined in the affirmative on being asked if the government should announce lockdown of the whole country to tackle the crisis.

“I think this [lockdown] is the best option at the current moment. Certain things are beyond anybody’s control. Whatever directives that the government and ministry of health gives us, we have to follow. That’s the case all over the world,” Ganguly said.

BCCI finally made up it’s decision to host the IPL at the end of April in order to avoid the huge loss. The 47-year old laid emphasis on the situation being the same in the last 10 days.

“I can’t say anything at the moment. We are at the same place where we were on the day we postponed. Nothing has changed in the last 10 days. So, I don’t have an answer to it. Status quo remains,” Ganguly added.

Check Out How IPL used CSK Skipper MS Dhoni’s Photo to Spread Coronavirus Awareness

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IPL use CSK skipper MS Dhoni's photo to create awareness
IPL use CSK skipper MS Dhoni's photo to create awareness

The corona virus spread created a panic situation globally. Due to the  coronavirus outbreak across the globe, clubs, franchises and sports bodies are trying to keep fans entertained through the internet.

The corona threat made many scheduled events to postpone. Mainly the sports event has been called off due to this. The cash-rich Indian Premier League(IPL) has been postponed due to this threat.

Celebrities create awareness on social distancing

Many countries force peoples to stay inside and advice them to stay isolate to control the spread. Some made them self isolate in order to avoid social spreading. As the sports event has been called off players and franchises turn social media to entertain them. Previously Indian former player Sachin Tendulkar post his tweet regarding the social distancing.

To raise awareness, the Indian Premier League (IPL) official Twitter account on Tuesday (March 24) posted a photograph of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni, urging everyone to stay at home.

“Stay Home Stay safe you guys,” IPL’s tweet read.

IPL postponed 

The 13th edition of IPL has been scheduled to start from March 29. But due to the corona virus out break BCCI postponed the tournament to mid of April and also hints that it would get cancelled if crosses the deadline(April 20).

Indian government advice BCCI

Indian government advice BCCI not to conduct tournament at this moment, where Karnataka state government denied to host the match. BCCI would lose huge money if the upcoming IPL cancelled thus seeks for all possible situation to host the match. BCCI states that it will truncate or would fly across to host the match as in IPL 2009.

This IPL plays a important role in cricketers carrier, as their IPL performance would decide their slot in T20 WC. BCCI finally comes up with a decision to host the match at the end of April or at the first week of May.

T20 world cup 

On the other hand Cricket Australia, who cancelled all the in and out matches is in oscillation to host the upcoming Men’s T20 world cup. Regarding this ICC scheduled to have a teleconference with the board members in order to decide the possibilities.

“Simple things are often the hardest to do” : Sachin Tendulkar on Social Distancing Amid COVID-19

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Sachin Regards Corona

The out break of deadly corona virus made a huge impact globally and postponed many major events. As corona virus spreads rapidly the Indian government advice and even force peoples to stay isolate in order to avoid the social spreading. Regarding the Indian government’s advice many celebrities tweet the importance of the social distancing. BCCI postponed the Indian Premier League due to the same.

Sachin regards Social distancing

Indian former player Sachin Tendulkar made his tweet regarding the awareness of social spreading. Tendulkar backed PM Narendra Modi’s decision of a nationwide lockdown for the next 21 days to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing the nation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown in the country which will go on till April 15, 2020. Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, “Simple things are often the hardest to do, because they require consistent discipline and determination. Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji has asked us to #StayHomeAndStaySafe for 21 days. This simple task can save millions of lives. Let’s all unite in this war against #COVID19”.

From Virat Kohli to Ravichandran Ashwin, many cricketers took to social media to back PM Modi’s move in the battle against coronavirus. Prior to this, PM Modi had announced a “janta curfew” on Sunday (March 22) as a measure to safeguard Indian citizens from the coronavirus threat.

Road Safety Champion Series

Sachin Tendulkar made his return to field through the Road Safety Champion Series, which has been called off due to the corona impact. In his first match, Tendulkar turned the clock back scoring 36 runs. The batting legend struck seven boundaries during his stay at the crease. He opened the innings with Sehwag as the two scored 83 runs for the first wicket partnership which helped India Legends beat the West Indies legend.

“Will Have a Teleconference For Discussing the Matter”: ICC Regards T20 World Cup 2020

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ICC T20 world cup

COVID-19

Due to the out break of corona virus many sports event have been called off globally. This serious situation makes peoples to panic and leads them to self isolate. Many government and health organization advice and even force peoples to stay isolate in order to avoid the social spreading.

IPL postponed

The corona virus made it’s impact globally where many countries struggles to make their next move to control the spread. BCCI postponed cash-rich Indian Premier League tp April 15 due to the same. BCCI after discussing with IPL franchise made this statement and also hints that IPL would cancelled if its cross it’s deadline(April 20).

BCCI search for it’s possible way to host the IPL because BCCI would lose huge money if the tournament went down. After having a conference call with IPL owners BCCI decide to host IPL around the last of April or at the beginning of May if the pandemic extends.

BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled
BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled

Cricket Australia regards T20 World cup

Apart from the league the upcoming T20 world cup too is in oscillation. The tournament has been planned to host by Australia later this year. Due to this global issue Cricket Australia previously announced that it would cancel all in and out matches. At that time Cricket Australia announce that it would host T20 world cup later this year.

As the effect of corona virus keeps on increasing day by day, ICC planned to have a conference regards the world tournament. Previously Australia advice Aussies players to re-consider their agreement with IPL franchise.

Teleconference by the Board

According to Indian Express, “the ICC is likely to have at least preliminary discussions on the fate of the world cup when its 18 member board of directors including heads of the 12 test playing nations hold a teleconference on March 29. It was supposed to be a full-fledged meeting over three days in Dubai before the coronavirus situation forced a change in plans.”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to take a call on the seventh edition of the mega-event on March 29. The body officials from all international boards will have a teleconference for discussing the matter concerned. According to the reports, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will represent India at this conference.

However, Australia is expected to have a lockdown for more 6 months. In that case, the tournament will be either postponed or cancelled. Another edition of T20 World Cup is scheduled to happen in India in 2021. So we could see any one of these tournaments getting cancelled.

 

 

List of Players Who Could Lose Their Slot in T20 World Cup if IPL 2020 Cancelled

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Indian players who could miss T20WC
Indian players who could miss T20WC

The world has come to a standstill due to the spread of coronavirus. The outbreak of the virus has forced all the vital events in the world to be suspended. The government has announced lockdowns to most parts of the world and has advised maintaining social distancing. The disease has taken over 15,000 lives worldwide.

Due to the spread of corona virus many scheduled sports event has been called off including IPL. The cash rich Indian Premier League has been postponed to April 15 and BCCI hints IPL may cancelled if it cross April 20. On March 24 IPL owners had a conference call with BCCI and comes out with a final decision.

Many Indian players awaits to show their form in IPL 2020 to get their slot in upcoming T20 world cup. Many senior players stand in their last leg to get into International squad. Australia is scheduled to organize T20 World Cup 2020 after IPL. So the league remains a golden opportunity for many of the cricketers to throw their names on the desk of the selectors.

4. Sanju Samson

The young wicket-keeper Sanju Samson has been in the spotlight for a long time. He has terrific numbers in the domestic tournaments. The selector gave a clear message to Rishabh Pant by picking Samson in the final T20Is against New Zealand. However, the Kerela batsman could not impress the selectors with his performance.

It is well known that Pant and KL Rahul stands ahead of the 25-year-old wicket-keeper batsman for the T20 World Cup. But the continues poor form of Pant has put his position in doubts. And Samson still has a chance to turn things around if he delivers well with bat and gloves in the upcoming IPL edition.

However, if the league gets cancelled, it is well-understood that Samson might lose up his spot for the T20 World Cup 2020.

Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson

3. Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik played a very famous knock against Bangladesh in Nidahas Trophy in 2018 final. He hit last-ball six to save men in blue from an upset. Since then he was a regular name in the Indian T20I side. He was also named as the backup wicketkeeper for World Cup 2019 and he played at No. 5 in the semi-final of that tournament.

The Tamil Nadu cricketer has not played for the national side since India’s poor World Cup snub. However, he has continued to impress in the domestic circuit. He scored 301 runs at an average of 33.44 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and 418 runs at an average of 59.71 and a strike-rate of 121.15 in the Vijay Hazare tournament.

Since his absence from the team, Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey have played in the middle order. But the fans felt that the team requires someone more experience in the lower order. Manish Pandey struggled to score quick runs at the death overs, which the 34-year-old cricketer can do with ease. This is what makes Karthik a perfect choice for the finisher role.

So IPL 2020 is a very good opportunity for the wicket-keeper batsman to prove his worth again. He can seal a T20 World Cup spot and turn over his fate. But if the cash league gets called off, it is almost over for the cricketer.

Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik

2. Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has been on a horrible run since the start of IPL 2019. He was India’s premium bowler in white-ball cricket but now he is only a backup bowler. He was also dropped by his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in middle of the league. In IPL 2019, the chinaman could pick only 4 wickets in 9 games and gave away runs at an economy of 8.66.

Kuldeep Yadav recently expressed his feeling on how much India miss MS Dhoni. And also praised KL Rahul for his impressive performance.

Since the World Cup in England, the spinner has played only 3 T20Is picking 4 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja are being given more preference than the Uttar Pradesh spinner.

The 25-year-old cricketer has a chance to get his rhyme and confidence back in IPL 2020. It would have helped him in winning a spot in T20 World Cup squad. But the things have gone bad for the spinner as the IPL is under dark clouds of the virus. If the league gets cancelled, he might end up losing his spot for the mega event.

Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav

1. MS Dhoni

The India legendary wicket-keeper, MS Dhoni, has not played any competitive cricket since India’s world cup exit. He made himself unavailable after the mega-event and his name hits media when BCCI released central contract players list without MS Dhoni’s name. When many fans doubted his participation in IPL 2020, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) came forward to confirm their skipper’s participation.

Dhoni reached Chennai on March 2 where he received a roaring reception from Chennai franchise. Dhoni also joined his franchise training session in March to prepare for the tournament. Dhoni’s training video with team players went viral specially Dhoni’s five sixes in five consecutive balls. But later the league had to be postponed due to the outbreak of the virus.

It is also no secret that IPL 2020 is the only platform for the former skipper to walk back into the national team. India’s head coach Ravi Shastri and newly elected selectors also mentioned that Dhoni’s performance in the IPL will decide his future.

But if the cash-rich league gets cancelled, nobody is gonna hit more than the CSK skipper. This might put an end to his international career forever.

MS Dhoni Indian former skipper
MS Dhoni Indian former skipper

 

“Public and Player Safety is the Priority”: BCCI Still Hopes to Host IPL

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IPL to host on April 30
IPL to host on April 30

Postponed IPL due to corona

Due to the increase in corona virus spread many suggest to stay isolate in order to avoid the spread. The cash-rich Indian Premier League has been postponed to mid of April amid corona virus pandemic. Earlier IPL franchise agreed to play the tournament behind the closed door with a condition where they request foreign players to get involve in the game.

BCCI announced to host the IPL on April 15 but also hints that the tournament would cancelled if it cross the deadline (April 15). On March 16 IPL owners had a conference call and announced that they could bear the lose if the tournament get cancelled. If the tournament get cancelled the BCCI is in verge to lose a huge amount  in order to avoid the loss BCCI search for the possible way to host IPL.

IPL owners Conference call

On March 24( Monday) BCCI planned to hold a conference call along with IPL franchise regarding the schedule of the tournament. After the conference call a BCCI official has stated that BCCI might organise the tournament if the situation permits it by 30 April or even by the first week of May 2020.

“The latest we can wait is till the end of April. If the first game isn’t played by the first week of May then it will be almost impossible to have the league this year. Even if we have to wait until the end of April to follow all the procedures, we can take a cue from the South Africa edition and conduct the league successfully.

IPL franchise had a conference call on March 24
IPL franchise had a conference call on March 24

BCCI hopes to host IPL

“If you remember, that was the shortest IPL with 59 games played over 37 days and we can do the same. But certain measures will have to be taken,” the official was quoted as saying by News18.

The official also added that BCCI might do away with a lot of stadiums to avoid the travelling time. In such case Maharashtra can be a good option as it has three fully functional Cricket grounds.

“You cannot travel around the country in such a scenario. If we get the necessary permissions, we will have to stick to a place like Maharashtra where we have three stadiums in Mumbai and a stadium in Pune. I am sure this will then help us ensure that teams not only get fresh wickets to play but also there is minimal travel involved.

But before that, the government must deem it fit to organise tournaments. Public and player safety is the priority as the BCCI President has time and again said,” the official elaborated.

“It’s not like Tips, It’s a Discussion” : Wriddhiman Saha Opens up About Rishabh Pant

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KL Rahul and Saha

Since India’s semi-final exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 against New Zealand in August last year, MSD made himself unavailable for selection. During his break from cricket, the 38-year-old also served for the Indian Army too.

In his absence Pant and KL Rahul’s name were enrolled and gave a chance to prove them self. Where KL Rahul use this golden opportunity and show his best as compared with Pant. Recently in an interview Indian former player Virender Sehwag advice Indian team to go along with their current squad where Indian domestic legend Wasim Jaffer defends Dhoni and points the importance for his presence.

However, the team is still yet to settle for a proper keeper in red-ball cricket. During India’s Test series against New Zealand, Pant was taken ahead of Wriddhiman Saha who once again failed to deliver.

While the fans and critics have called for Saha’s inclusion in the playing 11 ahead of Pant on multiple occasions but Wriddhiman has finally spoken on the relationship he shares with Rishabh.

“We (me and Rishabh) keep joking around. We train together and we keep talking about the game and otherwise also. He always tries to give his best. There are few things which we have had a chat about,” Saha told IANS.

“I have told Rishabh a few things which he will try according to his comfort zone. He will try during training. It’s not like he will do it for one day and it will work. So, if he feels those things will work for him, he will try and implement them in his training.”

“It’s not like tips. It’s a discussion. I have told him these are things I follow and it makes my job easier. You can also try them and see if it works for you. See it’s very personal. But yes, we do discuss wicketkeeping,” he added.

“Life and family comes first. Then you can talk about sport. We all sacrifice a lot for the sport but eventually if a lot of people are hampered, that is not necessary,” Wriddhiman said.

“So, we need to take necessary precautions. For the time being, we all have to wait and when the situation gets better, we all will look to do well in the IPL.”

“We are not going out at all. People are also coming over less and even if they are, we are maintaining the required distance while talking. The child is safe. He is at home all the time and we are making sure whenever he is touched, our hands are properly sanitized,” he added.

“He was the Only One Performing Under Pressure”: Reason to Appoint MS Dhoni as Captain Said Venkatapathy Raju

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Venkatapathy Raju on Dhoni

Former Team India spinner Venkatapathy Raju has expressed his thoughts on why MS Dhoni was appointed as the Indian captain. Earlier in 2007, Raju was part of the official selection committee which appointed Dhoni as the Team India skipper.

MS Dhoni’s achievement

Indian skipper MS Dhoni bags three important trophies for India under his captaincy which makes him as a best. The “cool” character makes him to stand unique from other captains and players.

Venkatapathy’s open talk

M.S. Dhoni was named the captain of Indian Team for the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 held in South Africa in September 2007 and remained till 2016 in test matches Dhoni remained captain from 2008 to 2014. After this long period Venkatapathy Raju one of the official selection committee which appointed Dhoni as the Team India skipper opened his talk on the reason for his selection.

“Any player has to keep playing and performing to be in the contention. Be it domestic, India-A series or any other competitive cricket. You don’t have to prove to others, but prove to yourself that you belong there,” Raju told Sportstar in an interview.

“Playing international cricket is never easy. It demands a different level of fitness and skills. For that, you have to be in the thick of it.”

Dhoni
Dhoni

“I remember how I struggled coming back into Indian team after a three-year gap because of the totally different kind of intensive training in the Indian team as compared to playing Ranji or other first-class tournament,” he added.

“The guiding principle of the panel was simple – only consistent performers and match-winners will be considered for selection. We could do this because we watched most of the matches with focus on certain fringe players, who could go on to play for India. This is where the India-A series concept really helped us,” the former cricketer claimed.

“So, when it came to naming Dhoni the captain, he was the only one performing under pressure. His calmness and the way he handled things impressed all of us. It was a unanimous decision by the panel and we decided to go with him.”

“The other reason being many of the players, who were senior to him, were coming back from injuries or long breaks. So, we thought Dhoni was the best option and now we have no regrets given his phenomenal achievements as a player and a leader,” he further added.

Dhoni’s struggle

The captain cool is in trouble to make his return to Indian team for International tour. Previously BCCI announced that Dhoni’s performance would grab him a chance but due to the corona virus out break BCCI postponed the IPL to mid of April.

 

COVID-19 : BCCI is Set to Hold a Conference Call With All the IPL Franchises

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BCCI set to have a conference call with IPL franchise

IPL postponed 

The out break of corona made Indian cricket fans to worry about the upcoming IPL. Due to the out break of corona, the BCCI postponed the 13th edition of Indian Premier League to the mid of April.

IPL Franchise decision

Previous the announcement IPL franchise agreed to play the match behind the closed door where they request to permit the foreign players against the visa restriction imposed by Indian Government. BCCI made the announcement after their meeting on March 14(Saturday) and hints IPL may called off if it cross it’s deadline(April 20).

Previous Conference call

After this announcement IPL owners had a conference call on March 16 and comes out with a decision focusing the safety of the peoples. But the BCCI is in no mood to give up on its hopes of conducting the IPL and is reportedly planning to stage the tournament in July-September if things do not improve in the coming days.

The Indian cricket board report a decision that if it can’t host the IPL in the country, it would move to a different venue. The board is also ready to host the tournament at a later date even if all the players will not be available. Thus contrary to the recent reports, the BCCI is not ready at all to cancel the IPL this year altogether.

“The 2009 IPL – in South Africa – was played inside 37 days. That’s five weeks and two days. If that kind of a window is made available, the IPL can be held partly in India and partly overseas, or the entire tournament can be shifted, depending on how the Covid-19 situation is globally,” a source told the Times of India.

Indian Government wants IPL to be cancelled
Indian Government wants IPL to be cancelled

Indian governments advice against BCCI huge lose

A report states that BCCI could lose a huge money if IPL 2020 called off. As mentioned by BCCI officials they will look for all possible ways to host the match in order not to make this loss.

Inspite of this decision Indian government advice not to conduct the tournament at this time. And also state government including Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh denied to host the matches.

IPL franchise’s Another conference call

Allegedly, the BCCI is also considering to call off the cash-rich tournament if the health situation gets too out of hand.

Last week, ANI reported that BCCI is set to hold a conference call with all the IPL franchises on Tuesday (March 24).

A BCCI source said: “BCCI and IPL franchise to have a conference call on coming Tuesday to discuss the process and further way of IPL 2020”.

“For the moment he is the right fit” Sanjay Manjrekar On India’s No.5 Slot

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Manjrekar fired from commentary panel

Sanjay Manjrekar plot his comment on India’s most troublesome middle order Players. India struggle to maintain their middle order batsmen with form for a very long period. Sanjay Manjrekar recently fired from commentary panel.

Sanjay Manjrekar was part of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) commentary panel for many major ICC events ever since he took up the commentary gig post his retirement in 1996. While Manjrekar is one of the most experienced commentators in the world, the former Mumbai captain has been involved in quite a few controversies over the years.

Sanjay regards his dismissal

Who later breaks his silence by stating that “It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not & I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional,” he added.

Manjrekar, who has played 37 tests and 74 ODIs, answered this question when responding to fans on his twitter page. He asked fans questions through “talk cricket”.

SanjayManjrekar removed from BCCI commentary panel
SanjayManjrekar removed from BCCI commentary panel

Sanjay’s plot on Indian team for various position 

Manjrekar was asked whether India should stick with Rahul at number five in ODIs and does he find other batsmen. He tweeted, “For the moment he is the right fit. But we must keep looking for a Raina and Yuvi kind of batsman when Rahul eventually moves to the top.”

Yuvraj, who played 304 ODIs for India and has scored 8,701 runs while Raina amassed 5,615 runs from 226 ODIs.

Manjrekar was also asked who he thinks was the right choice for number four and for the all-rounder’s spot in the T20 World Cup. Manjrekar picked Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya respectively.

Manjrekar also felt that the issue with Mumbai was “lack of exceptional leadership” in the Ranji trophy. Manjrekar was asked why the Mumbai Ranji team was not producing good fast bowlers and their bowling was a concern, to which he tweeted, “Mumbai Ranji cricket’s issue is simple. Lack of exceptional leadership. And I don’t mean only the captain of the team here.”

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