BCCI could lose Rs 3869.5 Cr in Broadcast Revenue If IPL 2020 Cancelled Amid Coronavirus

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BCCI would lose Rs 3869.5 Cr if IPL cancelled

The out break of corona virus makes organizers to postpone the scheduled sports events in order to avoid the spread. The cash-rich Indian Premier League faces the same fate. BCCI recently made an announcement regard the IPL execution after considering with IPL franchise. Considering the safety terms BCCI postponed the IPL to the mid of April and also hints that IPL could get cancelled if it crosses the deadline(April 20).

Expected lose to BCCI

With all the speculation regarding the IPL, its governing council(BCCI) could lose a huge sum of money if the 2020 edition gets cancelled. However, the amount of loss of broadcast revenues seems like a huge amount. It is estimated that IPL will lose close to USD $500 million(Rs 3869.5 cr) if the season is cancelled. With cases increasing and no improvement in the situation, this seems quite likely to happen.

Broadcasting rights for IPL 2020

Disney-owned Star India holds the broadcasting rights for the IPL. The company has both the television and the digital streaming rights for the league. It was estimated that the company will earn around $445 million. This amount also includes a deal with the UK broadcaster Sky.

Along with this, the central and title sponsorship deals which attract $81 million (INR 600 Crore) will also go out of the hands of the BCCI. Haris Thawani, the chairman of Neo Sports-owner Nimbus Communication, revealed his opinion on the matter to Business Today. According to him, most of the IPL teams will be insured if the 13th edition gets cancelled.

Recently after a meeting in the BCCI headquarters, honorary secretary Jay Shah spoke about the current situation. He said, “The board will continue to monitor and work closely with the government of India, state governments and other state regulatory bodies to decide on the future course of action in the best interest of public health. The BCCI and all its stakeholders are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for everyone involved in our great sport and the nation.”

BCCI’s final option

It looks like the BCCI finally made up its mind on going the distance to conduct the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the experts comes out with possible six ways to host if IPL starts from April 15.

The report further stated that BCCI is planning to host the IPL in July-September if things do not improve in the coming days. The Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the year 2020 has little of consequence between the months of July and September barring the Asia Cup T20 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) scheduled in September and England hosting Pakistan at home before playing Ireland in the white-ball format.

“Australian Players May Not Involve in IPL 2020”: Cricket Australia

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Cricket Australia suggest Australian players to re consider the IPL contract besides corona virus pandemic

According to Cricket Australia, Kevin Roberts has expressed on Tuesday, it’s being speculated that the board might have a second look at all of its players’ IPL contracts keeping the coronavirus pandemic in mind. CA has put an indefinite pause on all cricket in the country, for the time being.

Australia postponed the tournaments

Cricket Australia joined the club of postponing the matches, while many sports event has been called off due to coronavirus pandemic. Australian board cancelled the Sheffield Shield and announced New South Wales as the winner, as did New Zealand Cricket on Monday, announcing the Wellington Firebirds as the champions of the Plunket Shield season.

PCB was forced to cancel the final rounds of the Pakistan Super League(PSL) in effect of the corona spread.

The same happens to cash rich Indian Premier League(IPL) which has been postponed to April 15. BCCI after considering with IPL franchises comes out with this decision. Australia cricket board also confirms that the planned T20 world cup will happen as scheduled.

The pandemic in India is alarming with 120 positive cases and three deaths reported so far. So to follow what Kevin Roberts has suggested, Cricket Australia might be looking into its players’ contracts before allowing them, among other factors, to participate in the biggest T20 league in the world.

Kevin Roberts- Cricket Australia chief executive

Aussies players advice to re- evaluate

Earlier on Tuesday, Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts hinted that IPL contracts might be speculated and top players like Steve Smith, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins might be asked to give up their contracts. Due to the increase in corona infection Australia cricket board advice players to re-evaluate IPL contracts.

“We can provide advice. We’re conscious of the fact that Australian players are individually contracted to the IPL and the time will certainly come very soon where players are going to be really interested and leaning on our perspective as their leader… to advise them in that regard,” Roberts was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

“And then there will also be a perspective from the BCCI and their IPL division within that and together with our players and the BCCI, I am sure players will reach the best possible decisions in uncertain circumstances.”

Australian players in IPL

There are 17 Australian players contracted with different IPL franchises. The Australia report said that pacer Pat Cummins, former skipper Steve Smith, opener David Warner and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could be asked to give up their rich contracts.

Cummins had become the highest paid overseas player in the history of the IPL with a contract worth $3.2 million with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Maxwell received a $2.2 million contract with Kings XI Punjab.

Bangladesh Bowler Mustafizur Rahman hopeful of making comeback in Tests After His Shoulder Surgery

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Mustafizur Rahman’s Shoulder Injury

Bangladesh left-arm fast-medium bowler Mustafizur Rahman reveals that frequent shoulder injury is the reason for his poor performance in bowling. The paceman once known for his accurate yorkers, underwent a shoulder surgery in August 2016, which forced him to make changes to his bowling action.

This made the opponent batsmen to predict the delivery. He also says that “In the beginning a lot of players didn’t know about me but they know me now,” Mustafizur told The Daily Star. “I would usually take wickets but it’s tougher now.”

Mustafizur revealed that there are still some issues he’s facing since his surgery: “I think there is something… some issue there. These days it’s going in [block hole deliveries] well again. I am not getting the same confidence and need to be practising well. I think my hand changed slightly since the operation, it’s nothing significant.”

Mustafizur’s Debut

Mustafizur Rahman made his international cricket debut in a Twenty20 International (T20I) match against Pakistan in April 2015. Later that year, he played his first One Day International and Test matches against India and South Africa, respectively.

Mustafizur Rahman undergone Shoulder surgery

Before his international career, Rahman played in the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He also represented Dhaka Dynamites in the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2016 Indian Premier League.

The paceman was named in the squad for the two-Test series in India in November but did not play in either of the Tests because of his poor form. And also ruled out of first Test against Pakistan due to his poor performance.

Rahman regards Injury

He last played in the ODIs and T20Is at home against Zimbabwe earlier this month. He picked up two wickets in the two ODIs he played, while he finished as the highest wicket-taker in the T20Is, snaring five in the two-match series.

“I think it’s going well. The Zimbabwe ODIs were especially good since you get 10 overs and I tried to bring the ball back in during my first spell. It’s not something you can do in a day. I have worked for two weeks on bringing the ball back in with (bowling coach) Ottis [Gibson] and hopefully it will get better as time passes,” he added.

“I have been trying a few things to find out what works for me. The cutter is also there along with getting the ball to come back in. There will be ups and downs in cricket. If you cannot accept that, you will never become a great player. [Being dropped] is good for me since it gives me a chance to improve.”

Mustafizur’s Record

Mustafizur now holds the world record of taking most wickets in the first two matches of an ODI career.

Bowler	Figures	Opposition	Venue	Year
Brian Vitori (Zim)	43981	Bangladesh	Harare	2011
	43971	Bangladesh	Harare	2011

Mustafizur Rahman (Ban)	5/50	India	Mirpur	2015
	6/43	India	Mirpur	2015

Jonty Rhodes names this Player as “Most Powerful Indian Cricketer” Instead of Two Impressive Names

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Jonty Rhodes

One of the South Africa’s best fielder Jonty Rhodes named Indian skipper Virat Kohli as one of the most powerful Indian cricketer. Rhodes announced his retirement on 2003, post retirement Rhodes spent a good part of his life in India. In extend to his love towards India, Rhodes has named his daughter as ‘India Jeanne Rhodes’.

The South African legend first joined the Mumbai Indian outfit in 2009 in IPL. Rhodes worked with Mumbai Indians till 2017. And now, for the season 2020, Rhodes will join the likes of Anil Kumble, Andy Flower and Wasim Jaffar in the Kings XI Punjab set-up. Jonty Rhodes, recently, visited to India to represent South Africa legends in (now cancelled) the Road Safety World Series.

With a flying Jonty Rhodes running out Inzamam-ul-Haq in a World Cup match in Brisbane

Most powerful Indian cricketer according to Jonty

In a recent Interview with Times of India, the former South African star talked about India and Indian Cricket.

On asking about the most impressive Indian cricketers, Rhodes named Indian captain Virat Kohli apart from two other names in Suresh Raina and Jasprit Bumrah. “I feel the most powerful player in the Indian cricket team is Virat Kohli. He has been consistent with his performance and is an overall package. I also really appreciate the performance of Jasprit Bumrah and Suresh Raina. The entire Indian cricket team has a lot of potential in it,” Rhodes told The Times of India.

Bumrah is one of the best pacers in the world right now across formats. It was the IPL which gave him the platform to showcase his talent. Rhodes has seen from close quarters as fielding coach of MI. Bumrah made his India debut in 2016 and in no time, Bumrah became the go to bowler of Indian Captain Virat Kohli in every format of the game. He has developed himself into one of the finest bowlers of all time. With his Lion like guile, accuracy and speed, he can dismantle you anytime you became a little carefree as a batsman.

On the other hand, Raina has fallen down the pecking order and has not played for India since 2018. Raina was expecting a national call-up for the 2019 World Cup also but failed to get into the flight for England. He was also given some chances in 2017 and 2018 but despite some good performances, he was dropped as India kept playing musical chairs for the no.4 slot in the eleven.

Jonty Rohdes named Virat Kohli as most powerful Indian cricketer

“If Dhoni is fit and in form” : Wasim Jaffer Defends Dhoni Against Virender Sehwag’s Talk

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

Former Indian player Wasim Jaffer suggest Indian selection panel should include MS Dhoni in their squad for the upcoming T20 world cup. Previously former Indian opener Virender Sehwag suggest India to stick with their current wicket-keeper batsman.

Dhoni’s replacement

Pant and KL Rahul names were suggested for the Dhoni’s position where KL Rahul proves his form. At first Pant was tried out but he squandered the chances before the team-management handed the wicketkeeping gloves to Rahul. KL Rahul showed his impressive bat work in 3rd ODI against New Zealand and makes a list of records with his impressive ton.

Wasim Jaffer who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket states that inclusion of Dhoni in team would relieve the wicket keeping pressure as Dhoni have an out standing performance behind the stumps.

BCCI regards Dhoni’s return

Earlier BCCI officials including Ganguly states that Dhoni’s performance in IPL plays a crucial role for him to get his slot back in International squad. Execution of Indian Premier League(IPL) flunked into doubt by the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Which makes the netizens to raise the question regarding MS Dhoni’s future in cricket carrier.

Wasim Jaffer’s suggestion

Jaffer believes that the team management shouldn’t overlook the former India skipper to prove his batting style in IPL if he is fit and in form. Jaffer added that his inclusion will unburden in form KL Rahul off the gloves duty and it gives team management the leverage to try young gun Rishabh Pant as a specialist batter.

“If Dhoni is fit and in form I think we can’t look beyond him as he’ll be an asset behind the stumps and also lower down the order. It’ll take the pressure of keeping off Rahul and India can play Pant as a batsman too if they want a lefty. #Dhoni #MSDhoni #IPL2020,” Jaffer tweeted.

If Dhoni is fit and in form I think we can’t look beyond him as he’ll be an asset behind the stumps and also lower down the order. It’ll take the pressure of keeping off Rahul and India can play Pant as a batsman too if they want a lefty. #Dhoni #MSDhoni #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/6ndDfdhkap

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 18, 2020

India’s Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi named in the Panel of ICC Development Umpires

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Indian female umpires Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi named in the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires

Two female umpires from India have been included in the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires. Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi were on Wednesday named in the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires. A moment for the Indian women’s cricket association previously Indian women’s team made their maiden finals in the T20 women’s world cup.

India lost the finals against Australia without scoring even 100, but received wishes from many former players for their efforts in the tournament. After that achievement it’s time for our female umpires to script some history in cricket.

ICC’s announcement

The announcement comes soon after the launch of 100% Cricket, a 12-month campaign anticipated to build on the momentum of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020.

Adrian Griffith, ICC Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees said: “These are exciting times for women’s cricket, and it is only appropriate that we have more women officials at the international level. We will work proactively with Member Boards to give female officials the pathway needed for their growth.

“I am sure Janani and Vrinda are looking forward to their time on the panel. I wish them all the best and hope they not only perform well on assignment, but continue to develop their skillset with our support as they travel along their journey.”

Janani Narayanan

Janani, 34, who idolizes the late David Shepherd of England and retired India umpire Srinivas Venkatraghavan, has been umpiring in Indian domestic tournaments since 2018. “I’m delighted to be named in ICC’s development panel and look forward to officiating to the best of my ability. I have been a lifelong fan of cricket and worked passionately towards becoming an umpire. This opportunity gives me the chance of learning from seniors on the circuit and improve in the years to come.

“I want to thank the BCCI for all their help and the ICC for giving me this break. I would like to thank Mr Radhakrishnan, who has been my mentor since I first started umpiring. I would also like to thank my parents who never stopped me from watching cricket on TV, my senior umpires Sai Darshan, Ashwin Kumar and all my state panel umpires, national panel umpires and referees who have helped me learn and grow”.

Vrinda Rathi

A former cricketer and also a scorer, Vrinda has donned different hats and is now looking forward to the new opportunities coming her way. Vrinda Rathi is set to become the first national woman umpire from India.

“I feel privileged to be named in ICC’s development panel as this opens new avenues for me. I am sure I will get to learn a lot from other members of the panel and look forward to future assignments”.

“Having played cricket and also officiated as a scorer, this was a natural progression for me and I am happy at the way things have unfolded. I am thankful to the BCCI for backing me over the years and to the ICC for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my family, colleagues and mentors for all the help and support over the years,” she said.

What will Happen to Dhoni’s Carrier if IPL 2020 Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra on Tuesday reckoned that if the Indian cricket team management requires MS Dhoni, he will return to the squad with or without the 13th season of the Indian Premier League. Indian head coach previously states that MS Dhoni would get his slot back only if he perform well in the IPL 2020.

BCCI’s new Idea of hosting IPL

But due to the coronavirus outbreak, BCCI decides to postpone the tournament to the mid of April. And also hints that IPL could cancelled if it cross it’s deadline(April 20). 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 report further stated that BCCI is planning to host the IPL in July-September if things do not improve in the coming days. The Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the year 2020 has little of consequence between the months of July and September barring the Asia Cup T20 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) scheduled in September and England hosting Pakistan at home before playing Ireland in the white-ball format.

Aakash Chopra’s view on Dhoni

“For a player like Dhoni, IPL was never going to be a yardstick,” Chopra said in a YouTube video. “If he had scored runs in the IPL, experts would have been like ‘select Dhoni’, ‘do this and do that’. MS Dhoni knows what he is doing, whether he wants to come back or not.”

“IPL, I don’t think was a critical factor. If he wants to come back, he will make himself available, if the selectors decide to pick him, he will be picked automatically because you won’t get experience in supermarkets. Dhoni is a hugely experienced player. If India needs MS Dhoni, then with or without IPL, he will come back.”

Sunil joshi regards Dhoni

While he has remained tight-lipped about his future in international cricket, the team management and the selectors have made it clear that a good IPL performance can only bring him back to the senior team.

“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 ought to be considered too. So, you could see some surprise inclusions,” a senior BCCI source had told the Press Trust of India after Sunil Joshi took over from MSK Prasad as the chairman of selectors.

Dhoni’s Return to Indian Squad seems Difficult: Virender Sehwag

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The former Indian player Virender Sehwag says that it would be difficult for MS Dhoni to make a way back to Indian International squad. Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni eventually seen in action in the 2019 world cup semi finals against New Zealand where India lost the match. Dhoni himself made unavailable for the further International matches after that.

With Dhoni out of action, India have tried out the likes of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul as the wicketkeeper-batsman and the latter has been really impressive. At first Pant was tried out but he squandered the chances before the team-management handed the wicketkeeping gloves to Rahul.

KL Rahul showed his impressive bat work in 3rd ODI against New Zealand makes a list of records with his impressive ton.

KL Rahul slammed 112 off 113 balls in 3th ODI against New Zealand

Dhoni’s last leg to make his return

Dhoni is expected to make his way back to the competitive games through the IPL 2020. But due to coronavirus pandemic the IPL has been postponed to mid of April. BCCI also released a new update to host the tournament in July 2020.

BCCI assured that Dhoni’s performance in IPL would have a chance to bring him back to the squad. But with uncertainty over the tournament this year, Dhoni’s plans might have taken a big hit. And amidst all these, Sehwag believes that with Rahul and Pant in the team, there is no place for Dhoni.

“Where will he fit in? With the likes of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul already in form, especially the latter performing exceptionally well of late, I think there is no reason why we should not stick with them,” Sehwag was quoted as saying by India.com.

Sehwag defend Kohli

Virender Sehwag also defend Indian skipper Virat Kohli who faces criticism for his poor form in New Zealand tour. Virat Kohli literally failed to make a descent score during the Kiwi’s tour and also lost the No.1 position in the test ranking.

“He [Kohli] is a class batsman but that has happened to all the great batsmen in different eras be it Sachin Tendulkar, Steven Waugh, Jacques Kallis or Ricky Ponting,” Sehwag said.. “We must admit that the Kiwis were superior to us in the ODIs and Tests. In the T20s, Kiwis lost close matches. In the shortest format it is always difficult to make a quick comeback.”

“BCCI Planned to Host IPL 2020 in July-September?” : BCCI Officials Reveals

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It looks like the BCCI finally made up its mind on going the distance to conduct the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the BCCI has postponed the league to April 15 as a precautionary measure. Where the experts comes out with possible six ways to host if IPL starts from April 15.

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).

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 report further stated that BCCI is planning to host the IPL in July-September if things do not improve in the coming days. The Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the year 2020 has little of consequence between the months of July and September barring the Asia Cup T20 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) scheduled in September and England hosting Pakistan at home before playing Ireland in the white-ball format.

“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.

There is not much international cricket during this proposed July-September window. The ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia will start in the third week of October, and no dates so far are confirmed for the Asia Cup 2020 in the month of September.

The Asia Cup in September could make things tricky for India who are also set to visit Sri Lanka in June/July for a short ODI and T20I series. The BCCI is currently planning on how to tweak the schedule.

The Un-expected Update from ICC regards T20 World Cup Besides Corona Spread

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Due to the out break of corona virus many sports event have been postponed globally. One of the Indians favorite sport “Cricket” too faces the same. Many scheduled matches have been postponed, includes IPL, New Zealand tour of Australia,South Africa tour of India, Australia women’s tour of South Africa women’s.

IPL postponed

IPL- the most awaited tournament has been postponed to April 15 from March 29 and in oscillation regards execution. BCCI made this announcement after the meeting with IPL franchise. After this decision the IPL owners had a conference call and come out with a heart breaking decision.

After all these incidents IPL franchise close their training camps and sent their players home. Twitter has been flooded with CSK skipper Dhoni’s emotional moment with fans before leaving Chepauk.

Men’s T20 World cup

One of the biggest event ICC T20 World Cup 2020 has been scheduled later this year in Australia. Despite of the corona spread The ICC confirmed that the 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia will “go ahead as scheduled” on Tuesday (March 17).

The ICC T20 World Cup 2020 scheduled to start from October 18 till November 15 across seven iconic venues in Australia.

“In response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Local Organising Committee is monitoring the situation closely with relevant authorities, and will continue to do so,” ICC said in a statement.

In response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, #T20WorldCup organisers are monitoring the situation closely. We are planning for the event to go ahead as scheduled from 18 October – 15 November 2020. https://t.co/yFvVxiAyY1

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) March 17, 2020

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from 18 October – 15 November 2020 in seven venues across Australia. We are planning for the event to go ahead as scheduled,” the statement added.

Previously Australia host the Women’s T20 world cup, Where hosts took the trophy by beating India in Finals on the International women’s day(March 8) at Melbourne.

Corona virus status

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday (March 13) declared that the epicenter 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.

“Next few days things just got worse and worse”:Ricky Ponting Opens Talk on “Monkeygate” Scandal

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Ricky Ponting opens talk on Monkeygate issue

The infamous “Monkeygate” scandal took place during the India’s tour of Australia in 2008. This controversy made a strain in the relationship between the two countries. Ricky Ponting, who was the captain of the Australian team, has shared his experience in which he has confessed that the sequence of events which followed was the lowest point of his captaincy stint.

Ponting confessed

“We all felt let down by the end result (of the the Monkeygate controversy). The fact that it got in the way of the way we played our cricket for the next Test match was probably the most disappointing thing,” Ponting told on the sky sports podcast.

“So we go over there and India at Perth is game we expect to win and then we lost the match and after that the next few days things just got worse and worse,” he went on to add.

“Monkeygate was probably the lowest (point in career as captain). Losing the 2005 Ashes series was tough but I was in full control of that. But I wasn’t in full control of what happened during the Monkeygate thing.”

“It was a low point and also because it dragged on for so long. I remember coming off the ground during the Adelaide Test match and speaking to Cricket Australia officials about the case because the hearing was at the end of the Adelaide Test match.”

The former Australian captain Ricky ponting states that he had cleared the remaining tension with Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble during his IPL stint with the Mumbai Indians.

“Monkeygate”- How it begins

The Australians were convinced the ‘Turbanator’ had taunted Symonds with the word “monkey”, a racially offensive insult.

Matthew Hayden let Harbhajan know what he thought of it. Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke joined in as well. Umpire Mark Benson was alerted by the Australians of Harbhajan’s alleged racist remark, and the former has a word with the Indian. At the other end is an unperturbed Tendulkar, notching up another priceless century.

Post Match Interview

At the post-match press conference, Kumble uttered the immortal words: “Only one team was playing in the spirit of the game, that’s all I can say.”

Australia’s boorish on-field behaviour, which had been drowned by unprecedented success over a decade, perhaps reared its ugliest head. Dailies across the country admonished their side. Their former players, too, pulled back no punches. Pacer Jeff Thomson’s views were probably the most scathing of them all.

“The Aussies act like morons and bullies and they can’t cop criticism from someone like myself,” the pace ace said. “I think it was appalling that none of the Australians went over and shook Anil Kumble’s hand at the end of the Sydney Test. They just played up and carried on like idiots like they normally do.”

‘It isn’t ever acceptable’ – Jofra Archer Condemns Racist Abuse on Social Media

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England fast bowler Jofra Archer has again faced racial abuse and this time he received it on social media platform Instagram. The bowler on Tuesday condemned the act and called upon the authorities to take proper action.

The 24-year-old pacer posted a screenshot of the message he received on Instagram by a fan who is presumably an Indian (going by his username).Where Archer states he is not able to understand as to why someone would make such comments.

Archer shared a screenshot of one of the messages that he received during his recent live video. “Stupid what are your doing Blacky” and “Great Blacky” were the messages received by Archer on his Instagram DM.

“I given a lot of thought about reacting to this and I hope no one else has to deal with stuff like this on a regular basis, it isn’t ever acceptable and should be addressed properly in my opinion. I will never understand how people feel so freely to say these things to another human being it baffles me, read the Archer’s story.

This is not the first time that Archer has been exposed to racial abuse. Last year, during a Test match against New Zealand, Archer was exposed to racial slurs from the crowd.

As a result, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) handed the fan a two-year ban from attending international and domestic matches in the country.

A 28-year-old man from Auckland had admitted abusing the pacer during the first Test against England after a police investigation and was issued a verbal warning for using insulting language.

Archer, who announced his arrival in international cricket during the ICC Cricket World Cup last year, went to make his Test debut in the subsequent Ashes series at home.

Originally from Barbados, the 24-year old right-arm fast bowler is currently recovering from a stress fracture in his elbow. For the same Archer was ruled out of IPL 2020 which has been postponed to April 15.

“As a result of the injury, he has been ruled out of England’s Test tour of Sri Lanka and the Indian Premier League 2020 season. He will now commence an injury rehabilitation programme with the ECB medical team with a view to be ready for the international summer campaign starting in June against West Indies in a three-match Test series,” the ECB had said in a statement last month.

Expected lose to BCCI

Broadcasting rights for IPL 2020

BCCI’s final option

Australia postponed the tournaments

Aussies players advice to re- evaluate

Australian players in IPL

Mustafizur Rahman’s Shoulder Injury

Rahman regards Injury

Mustafizur’s Record

Jonty Rhodes

Most powerful Indian cricketer according to Jonty

Dhoni’s replacement

BCCI regards Dhoni’s return

Wasim Jaffer’s suggestion

ICC’s announcement

Janani Narayanan

Vrinda Rathi

BCCI’s new Idea of hosting IPL

Aakash Chopra’s view on Dhoni

Sunil joshi regards Dhoni

Dhoni’s last leg to make his return

Sehwag defend Kohli

IPL postponed

Men’s T20 World cup

Corona virus status

Ponting confessed

“Monkeygate”- How it begins

Post Match Interview

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