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BCCI can wait till the end of April for commencement of IPL 2020: Report

The Sports Ministry has made it clear that the fate of the 13th edition of the IPL can be decided only after the government comes out with a fresh advisory after April 15

There is no rivalry between me and Rishabh Pant, says Wriddhiman Saha

Back in the mix after nursing a finger injury which he picked up during the pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last November, Saha was not part of the first XI for India vs New Zealand Test series

Coronavirus: Jason Gillespie in self-isolation after returning from England

The ECB on Friday suspended all professional cricket amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Match fixing accused Sanjeev Chawla moves bail plea in Delhi court

Chawla had earlier also challenged the custodial remand given by the Patiala House court in the case. The match-fixing racket was busted by the Delhi Police in 2000

Covid-19: Remaining PSL matches could be held in November, says PCB CEO

PCB CEO Wasim Khan on Sunday said the remaining matches may be held during the 10-day window available in November

IPL may see a value erosion of $1 billion if 13th season gets cancelled

According to Duff & Phelps, brand Indian Premier League was valued at $6.8 bn in 2019 and the same will see an erosion of $200-350 mn if the BCCI goes in for a truncated tourney with empty galleries

Covid-19: ECB may prioritise The Hundred, T20 Blast over county cricket

The Hundred is scheduled to start from July 17 and the board will be looking to draw contingency plans as the participation of overseas players has now been put in jeopardy.

PSL players, support staff test negative for coronavirus, confirms PCB

Additionally, Multan Sultans underwent 17 coronavirus tests on Monday which were also negative.

Covid-19: In South Africa, sport is one thing that unites us, says Steyn

In the light of Covid-19, the veteran pacer said that country which comes together to enjoy the sports is unable to do so after the postponement and cancellation of various events across the globe

Bangar cites professional reasons for not taking Bangladesh coaching job

Bangar has offered to coach Bangladesh batsmen in red-ball cricket eight weeks ago but he could not take up the offer as he signed a two-year contract with Star Sports in the interim

A fit, in-form Dhoni is an asset, India can't look beyond him: Wasim Jaffer

Jaffer claims that Dhoni's inclusion could ease the pressure on KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant, who are currently sharing the gloves for Team India in limited-overs cricket.

West Indies offers to host England Test series amid coronavirus scare

The three-Test series, which England are supposed to play in its own backyard against West Indies in June, could be rescheduled to September or could be played in the Caribbean Islands

Covid-19 impact: ECB discusses 'contingency plans' to save county season

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ECB said 'it is with sadness and reluctance that we recommend that all forms of recreational cricket are for now suspended.'

Covid-19: NZ cricket team in self-isolation after returning from Australia

New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Thursday that all the 15 players and support staff who returned from Sydney last weekend had gone into lockdown at home

On this day 4 years ago, England scripted highest chase in T20 WC history

England cricket team achieved the feat against South Africa in the group-stage match of the 2016 edition at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Covid-19: Proteas told to self-isolate on return from aborted India tour

Cricket South Africa's chief medical officer, Dr Shuaib Manjra, was quoted as saying that the players have been told to isolate themselves and will be tested

Will decide about playing ICC T20 World Cup after IPL 2020: AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement in May 2018 and while he did say back then that he wanted to leave while still playing decent cricket

Bangladesh postpone U-16 cricket tour of India due to Covid-19 pandemic

The crisis has led to the cancellation or postponement of sports events across the globe

Create 2nd line of finger spinners for Tests, urge former India spinners

Ravichandran Ashwin (365 wickets in 71 Tests) has been an impact bowler in home conditions but the current team management hasn't exactly put complete faith in him

Monkeygate scandal was the lowest point of my captaincy, says Ricky Ponting

The scandal unfolded when senior Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was charged with racially abusing Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds during the second Test at Sydney in 2008