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Mitchell McClenaghan shares few words on MS Dhoni And Rohit Sharma via Twitter

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Mitchell McClenaghan on MS Dhoni
Mitchell McClenaghan on MS Dhoni

Due to the outbreak of corona many starts to follow the self isolation method in order to avoid social spreading. As a result every one starts to show them self in social media including celebrities and sports persons. Earlier Indian skipper Virat Kohli along with Anushka Sharma posted a tweet regarding ‘Janta curfew’.

New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan believes India opening batsman Rohit Sharma would have made the difference in the overall result had he played the two-match Test series in New Zealand earlier this month.

McClenaghan, 33, opined the same during a recent Q&A session which he conducted on his Twitter account. It is worth mentioning that McClenaghan warned his fans regarding not asking his favourite Indian player as it’s already his Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma.

 

Mitchell McClenaghan shares few words on MS Dhoni

When a fan asked him regards Indian former captain MS Dhoni, he replied with a hilarious answer indicating that “Rather not to bowl him”.

Having last played for New Zealand during the first semi-final of ICC World Twenty20 2016 against England in Delhi, McClenaghan has since then become a freelance T20 cricketer and plays for various T20 league around the globe.

 

 

WATCH : Reaction of Kohli When a Fan Asked for Selfie Amid Coronavirus Fear

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Kohli ignores a fan approached for a selfie
Kohli ignores a fan approached for a selfie

The outbreak of corona leads to situation where most of the countries shut themselves down to provide the isolation in order to avoid the spread. India took it’s possible measures to avoid the spread and imposed a one day lock down all over the country on March 22(Sunday).

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 13 declared that the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic has moved from China, where new cases reported have drastically decreased, to Europe, where most countries are seeing a climb in infections and fatalities.

Virat ignored his fan 

A video has gone viral on social media where Team India skipper Virat Kohli can be seen ignoring a selfie demand from a fan. This took place when Indian skipper Virat Kohli makes his way to home from airport in order to follow the order imposed by Indian Government.

Virat and his wife- Self isolated

“We know we all are going through a very difficult time, and the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus is by acting together, we are staying at home for our safety and for others as well and you should do it too to prevent the further spread of the virus. Let’s make it safe for us and everyone else by self-isolation. Stay home and stay healthy,” Virat and Anushka said in their video.

On March 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to citizens of India to follow a ‘Janta curfew’ on March 22 in the view of novel coronavirus pandemic and said, “I am seeking one more support from every countryman today”.

“This is a public curfew. Janta curfew means for the public, curfew imposed by the public on its own. Every citizen must follow Janta curfew this Sunday, March 22, from 7 am to 9 pm,” the PM further added during his address to the nation.

Brad Hogg’s Prediction on Dhoni’s Return to Upcoming T20 World Cup Post IPL Cancellation

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Brad Hogg on Dhoni's return
Brad Hogg on Dhoni's return

Though the deadly corona virus created various threat overall, the major fear for Indian cricket fans is about the upcoming IPL. The cash-rich Indian Premier League previously scheduled on March 29, due to the coronavirus pandemic BCCI postponed the tournament to mid of April.

Corona infects IPL too!!

The execution of postponed IPL too get in risky as the outbreak seems not in control. Indian government advice BCCI to cancel the tournament in order to avoid the crowd gathering. BCCI is in verge of losing a huge sum of money if this year IPL called off. Thus to prevent the loss BCCI search for the possible ways to host the match.

IPL may cancelled due to corona virus
IPL may cancelled due to corona virus

IPL 2020 plays important role in Dhoni’s carrier

This year IPL plays an important role in Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni’s carrier. Dhoni was last seen in action against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup semifinal, a game India lost. He made himself unavailable for India’s international assignments post the WC exit and was eventually dropped from the BCCI’s list of centrally contracted players in January.

Wasim Jafar defends MSD 

Earlier Indian former opener Virender Sehwag suggest Indian to stick with their current wicket keeper batsman. For which Wasim Jafar who announced his retirement recently advice BCCI not to overlook the former India skipper to prove his batting style in IPL if he is fit and in form.

Also read : Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar suggest Dhoni to retire

Brad Hogg’s view on MS Dhoni

In addition to this Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg also expressed his thoughts on MS Dhoni’s possible inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad for later this year. Hogg was asked on Twitter by a user if the former team skipper be part of the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup.

“Pending IPL performances, but sadly I think not, due to lack of international exposure lately & IPL he is playing the majority of games in Chennai (if it goes ahead) which is suited for spin not pace, the conditions he will get in Australia. #hoggytime #IPLT20,” Hogg’s tweet read.

BCCI on Dhoni’s return

Earlier this month, a BCCI source had claimed that MS will be back in contention for India’s T20 World Cup squad if his performances are above per in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.

“It was a pretty straightforward selection meeting and since Dhoni was obviously not in the reckoning this time (for South Africa series), there was no formal talk about his future,” the BCCI source said.

“He will be back in the reckoning only if he has a good IPL. And why only him, there are so many senior and young players who will play in the IPL. If they do well, they are ought to be considered too. So, you could see some surprise inclusions,” the source further added.

Pakistan Cricketer Umar Akmal Could Face a Lifetime Ban if Convicted of Match-Fixing

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Umar Akmal may Faces Ban Over Corruption Charges
Umar Akmal may Faces Ban Over Corruption Charges

Umar Akmal

Pakistan’s trouble maker batsman Umar Akmal could face a lifetime ban if convicted of match-fixing charges unveiled Friday by Pakistan cricket authorities. Previously Umar Akmal handed a suspend order with immediate effect due to a pending anti-corruption investigation against the batsman.

“The Pakistan Cricket Board today suspended Umar Akmal with immediate effect…he cannot take part in any cricket-related activity pending the investigation being carried out by PCB’s Anti-Corruption Unit,” the Board said in a statement. “As this is an ongoing investigation, the PCB will not make any further comments,” it added.

Reason behind the order

Pakistan Cricket Board said Umar violated its code on two counts.  

“The PCB has charged Umar Akmal with two breaches of the anti-corruption code which relates to not reporting a fixing offer,” said a PCB release.

Under the PCB anti-corruption code a player is required to immediately report to a team manager or the officials of the anti-corruption unit when he receives an offer to fix a match.

Under the code if a player is found guilty the penalty ranges from a suspension of six months to a lifetime ban, the release adds.

Umar has 14 days (till March 31) to respond to the charges in writing.

Umar Akmal may Faces Ban Over Corruption Charges
Umar Akmal may Faces Ban Over Corruption Charges

List of problems he created 

Umar has a history of disciplinary problems, having been arrested and detained for a day after a brawl with a traffic warden in 2014.

He was banned for three months after a spat with the then Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur in 2017.

Also, last month he escaped punishment after making rude remarks to a fitness trainer in Lahore.

Often described as a talented yet undisciplined cricketer, Umar has played 16 Tests, 121 one-day internationals and 84 Twenty20 internationals since his debut in 2009.

He last played for Pakistan in the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka four months ago, failing to score in both matches.

Umar’s anti-corruption case is the latest of many that had hit Pakistan cricket in the last 20 years, resulting in life bans and fines on several players.

The PSL was hit by a spot-fixing case in 2017 when openers Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were banned for five years.

WATCH : Shreyas Iyer Amazed a Fan with an “Impressive Card Magic” this Time

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Shreyas Iyer impressed a fan with his magic trick as BCCI postponed all sort of games
Shreyas Iyer impressed a fan with his magic trick as BCCI postponed all sort of games

The out break of corona makes a huge impact around the world. Many scheduled event has been postponed due to the panic created by the deadly corona virus. Most of the countries shut down to stop the spread while some imposed various law to control the out break.

As the sports event has cancelled,the players start to spend time inside house. Staying indoors and self-isolation is the need of the hour. Indian cricketers have also been grounded and are doing all they can to beat the boredom whilst at home.

Recently South African fast bowler Dale Steyn took the Google Autocomplete interview  where he opens an interesting fact about their former skipper AB de Villiers.

Magician Shreyas Iyer

On Saturday, the official Twitter handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video of “in-house magician” Shreyas Iyer wowing fans with a card trick.

“Trust our in-house magician @ShreyasIyer15 to keep us entertained when we are all indoors. Thanks for bringing smiles champ!” the BCCI captioned the video.

BCCI’s decision regards IPL

The cash rich Indian Premier League is in oscillation for its execution as BCCI postponed the IPL to the mid of April. Indian Government advice BCCI to cancel the IPL in order to avoid the spread. But BCCI is in idea to schedule IPL in July as it would make a huge lose for BCCI.

Previously South Africa tour of India has been called off with its first match abandoned due to rain.

Friday witnessed the biggest single-day jump in coronavirus cases in India and by Saturday the number of confirmed cases in the country had crossed the 250-mark. Four deaths have been reported so far in the country due to the coronavirus.

IPL 2020 : “Our advice would be to not do it at this time” – Indian Government to BCCI

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

Impact of COVID-19

Globally the corona virus outbreak made many changes economically and created a great panic situation. Cash rich Indian Premier League too faces the same issue where BCCI is in verge to face the huge loss. Due to restrictions imposed by Indian government BCCI postponed the IPL to the mid of April 15 without any option left.

The postponed IPL schedule too is in risk of getting cancelled due to the increase in spread of corona. Though BCCI decide to start the tournament around July to September Indian Government advice BCCI to re-consider their decision.

Indian Government’s Advice to BCCI

On Thursday, Indian Government urged the organisers to cancel the IPL to help slowdown the Corona virus pandemic. The organizers were in idea of conducting the IPL behind the closed doors which avoid the crowd gathering.  

Ministry of External Affairs additional secretary and coordinator for Covid-19, Dammu Ravi said, “Think it is for the organisers to decide whether to go ahead with it or not.”

“Our advice would be to not do it at this time but if they want to go ahead, it is their decision,” he added.

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

Unsurprisingly, the BCCI is ready to comply with every advisory to start the tournament on time.

A senior BCCI official told AFP, “We are keen to start the IPL on time even if it means without crowds.”

“It could be TV-only as it is a medical emergency and we can do nothing about that,” he added.

Several state governments are also not ready to help BCCI in conducting the games as everybody is facing tough times. Previously, the State Government of Maharashtra has already ordered defending champions Mumbai Indians to delay the ticket sales for the opening game of IPL 2020. While Karnataka state government too denied hosting the matches due to the corona virus pandemic. 

And Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said, “Human life has far more value than the IPL.”

“Dhoni would silently retire from the game” : Former Indian Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar

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Sunil Gavaskar suggest Dhoni to retire silently
Sunil Gavaskar suggest Dhoni to retire silently

IPL postponed

The most awaited moment for Dhoni’s fan scattered after BCCI announcement of IPL postpone. BCCI postponed IPL 2020 to mid of April in concern to avoid the spread of corona virus. Due to the increase in infection execution of postponed IPL seems doubtful.

BCCI comes up with an new idea to host the tournament in order to prevent the huge money loss. This IPL plays a crucial role in Dhoni’s future carrier in Indian team.

Dhoni’s absence

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.

Wasim Jaffer opines that team management shouldn’t overlook MS Dhoni for the T20 World Cup if he is fit and in form
Wasim Jaffer opines that team management shouldn’t overlook MS Dhoni for the T20 World Cup if he is fit and in form

Gavaskar’s view on Dhoni

Under this circumstance former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his thoughts on MS Dhoni’s possible return into India’s T20 World Cup squad for later this year.

Gavaskar has now claimed that as much as he would like to see MSD being part of India’s World Cup squad, however, he feels like Dhoni won’t be boarding the flight for Australia with the rest of the Men In Blue.

“I would certainly like to see Dhoni in India’s World Cup squad but it’s highly unlikely to happen. The team has moved on. Dhoni is not someone to make big announcements so I reckon he would silently retire from the game,” Gavaskar was quoted as saying by Dainik Jagran.

Previously BCCI officials states that Dhoni’s performance in this IPL would bag him a chance to get back into squad. But the IPL execution comes into oscillation which leads Dhoni’s fan to worry about his further appearance in International games.

“If the IPL is on, David Warner will Play”: Warner’s Manager Defy Cricket Australia’s Advice

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Warner in IPL 2020
Warner in IPL 2020

The out break of corona virus did the most un-expected things globally particularly for the past two months. Many scheduled events has been postponed in order to avoid the spread. Many countries restrict the entrance of their non residence while some imposed new law for permitting the foreigners including India.

BCCI regards IPL

India recently announced their new visa restriction in order to prevent the spread from out side. This visa ban will lift after April 15, focusing on this BCCI postponed the IPL. The cash-rich league IPL has been scheduled to start from March 29 where some of the franchise opened their training camps.

With the on going un solved issue BCCI along with IPL franchise decide to postpone the match to mid of April and sets the deadline as April 20 to cancel the tournament. In order to prevent the huge loss(over Rs.3000 crore) BCCI comes up with an new idea for hosting IPL 2020.

While Indian sports minister too give a brief about his vision on IPL to host in April 15. With these issues recently Cricket Australia advice Australian players to re-evaluate their IPL contracts. Pat Cummins, David Warner, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell are the names involved in the list.

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

Hint by Warner’s manager

But as far as the case of David Warner is concerned, it seems that he is ready to take part in the postponed IPL 2020.  His manager James Erskine said that if IPL takes place, Warner will be part of it. James also said that if the league is cancelled, then things might be different.

James, Warner’s manager, was quoted as saying by the Age, “If the IPL is on, David Warner’s planning on going. If things change dramatically, which can happen in the space of an hour, the answer is you change your mind.”

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) would be very happy to hear this news as David Warner is their best batsman in the squad and stats also speak the same. Warner is considered one of the most destructive batsmen in the world in the shortest format of the game.

Warner won the orange cap in three editions of the IPL in 2015, 2017 and 2019. He scored an all impressive 848 runs in 17 encounters of 9th edition of IPL in 2016 with the help of nine half-centuries and helped his team SRH in securing their maiden IPL trophy.

WT20WC : Behind the scenes at the Final | IndW vs AusW 2020 World cup Final

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Women’s T20 World Cup Final between Indian Women’s Team vs Australian Women’s Team held on MCG, Australia.

After some brilliant performance by Australian Openers, Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, Australia has set 184 with the loss of 4 Wickets in 20 Overs. Then Indian batswomen failed to take the responsibility and that’s a huge defeat.

If you didn’t see that exciting final, you can check out the Indw vs AusW Wt20I Highlights here.

But there are a lot of things happen behind the scenes and this is the exclusive video of it. The Video completely covers the way both teams get prepared and executed gameplay.

IPL 2020 : After April 15 the Government will Come up with New Advisory- Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

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Indian Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju regards IPL 2020
Indian Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju regards IPL 2020

The spread of corona virus in India increases day by day and restricts the events from execution. Due to this un controllable spread many countries were forced to shut down while some try their best to avoid the spread. India is in the second condition which restrict the crowd gathering and in keen to reduce the spread.

BCCI will lose huge amount

The numbers with infection seems bullish in the last couple of weeks thus force the BCCI to postpone all sort of tournaments in and out of home. One of the most awaited tournament of the year also faces the same fate. The cash rich Indian Premier League has been postponed to April 15 due to the threat.

Though BCCI postponed the game the increase in infection may leads to the cancellation of IPL. Previously BCCI hints that IPL may get cancel if it crosses the deadline(April 20). Finally BCCI comes up with a decision to postpone the IPL to July if their previous idea collapsed.

This decision shows the importance of IPL for BCCI in terms of revenue. The Cancellation of 13th edition of IPL would bear BCCI a huge sum of money.

IPL may cancelled due to corona virus
IPL may cancelled due to corona virus

Indian Sports Minister’s update regarding IPL

During this, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju in a briefing, made it clear that the fate of the Marquee tournament is the decision that will be taken after only 15th April. According to the sports minister- after assessing the situation, the government will come up with a fresh advisory after 15th April

“After April 15 the government will come up with new advisory and guidelines according to the situation. BCCI is a body that looks after cricket which is not an Olympic sport. But here it is not the question of the sporting event alone but a question of the safety of the citizens. In an event there will be thousands of spectators. So it is not just for the sports bodies or sportspersons it is for every citizen of the country,” the sports minister Kiren Rijiju said.

AB de Villiers Opened up on the Possibility of His International comeback.

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AB de Villiers set to come back to International matches post his retirement
AB de Villiers

After the Australia tour of South Africa, Proteas realize that their T20 form would not help them to win the T20 World cup 2020. As Australia beat South Africa in the T20 series that held during February 2020.  The situation had risen after the retirement of some key individuals who had carried the Proteas. Imran Tahir, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy are some of the players who have retired from international cricket. But, the early retirement of the South African skipper AB de Villiers has definitely impacted the side heavily.

AB de Villiers Comeback

The 36-year-old had retired from international cricket in 2018. He did try to get into the South African squad before the World Cup 2019. However, the team management didn’t let him. In the end, the World Cup turned out to be disastrous for the Proteas.

Since Mark Boucher signed up for the role of head coach, his aim has been to take the side in the right direction. Boucher has openly expressed his desire to have Mr.360 back in the side. Former skipper Faf du Plessis, also expressed his interest to have the retired star back for the ICC T20 World Cup.

AB de Villiers who plays for RCB is in keen to win IPL 2020
AB de Villiers who plays for RCB is in keen to win IPL 2020

ABD is in focus on IPL 2020

While playing in the Big Bash League 2019-20, the right-handed batsman had said that there have been talks of his comeback to international cricket. The comeback would see him primarily focusing on winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 for the South African side.

Previously Mark Boucher set the deadline(Post IPL) for AB de Villiers final chance to get back in squad. It seems scattered due to the postpone of IPL, where as fans expect him to get back to action for the upcoming T20 world cup.

“Let’s wait and see what happens. My focus is on the Indian Premier League at the moment and helping Royal Challengers Bangalore realise our full potential. Then we will sit down and have a look at the rest of the year and see what is possible,” De Villiers said as quoted by Sportstar.

Talking about his decision of retiring, he said, “Each player must consider his own circumstances and make his own decision. I reached a point where I wanted to see more of my wife and two young sons and seek a reasonable balance between family and cricket. The mental and physical demands on the leading players are massive these days, but each player must decide what he can and can’t do.”

Dale Steyn Reveals About “AB de Villiers” During Google Autocomplete interview

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Dale Steyn points Ab de Villiers as his Favorite player
Dale Steyn points Ab de Villiers as his Favorite player

The 36 year old South African fast bowler Dale Steyn points out AB de Villiers as his favorite player. Steyn recently attempted the Google Autocomplete interview where he answered several questions regarding his cricketing career.

Steyn’s Google Autocomplete interview

Dale Steyn was not in the squad for nearly a year due to his shoulder injury. Dale was named in the T20 squad to face England where South Africa lost the series.

Steyn return to his home after the Pakistan Super League(PSL) postponed due to the corona outbreak. Dale played for United this season and picked two wickets in four matches. Where his team finished in the bottom of the points table with only 3 wins in 10 matches played.

During the Google Autocomplete interview Steyn answered a total of five questions. Where he also asked about his health and fitness mantra for which Steyn kept it simple by laying emphasis on exercising regularly, training hard, looking after his health and drinking packaged milk.

Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn

Ab de Villiers- Favorite for Steyn too

On being asked about his favourite cricketer, Steyn without any doubt spelled South African former captain AB de Villiers. Steyn made his Test debut alongside de Villiers against England in 2004 in Port elizabeth. And also out of Steyn’s 265 international appearance 221 have come in de Villiers presence.

The last question which Steyn was asked was regarding the batsman who he has dismissed the most number of times in international level. While Steyn started the answer with a smile and took the name of veteran Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez.

The 35-year-old South African player AB De Villiers had announced his retirement from international cricket on May 23, 2018. However, he tried to stage a comeback in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 but was not able to reach an agreement with the management.

AB De Villiers return to International squad

South Africa’s head coach Mark Boucher has given AB De Villiers a deadline of June 1 to make himself available for the selection. Where he could make his international return for the Proteas lineup against Sri Lanka this year.

Steyn pressing hard for a spot in the South African team for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup. While De Villiers scheduled to attend his final chance of selection after the IPL 2020. But due coronavirus pandemic the IPL set to postpone to April 15 the pair might once again be seen playing together at the highest level.

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