The letter states: "The BCCI is working on all possible options to ensure that we are able to stage the IPL this year, even if it means playing the tournament in empty stadiums"
There is speculation that the October-November window for the ICC T20 World cup would be taken up by the IPL 2020 if the ICC announces a postponement or cancellation.
The former pacer-turned-commentator Michael Holding also said that the proposal to ban saliva to shine balls would not pose any 'practical' problems
The general thought is that having the league in India will mean that the country has come out of the clutches of the coronavirus pandemic, says a BCCI official
ICC guidelines say players must train before resuming cricket, specifically urging fast bowlers to follow its advice
Cricket activities have been suspended since mid-March and players have not been training outside since the lockdown restrictions came into place from March 25
Based on the details provided to the Apex Committee, it was resolved by the Apex Committee that his suspension stands withdrawn, states statement from Baroda Cricket Association
Deepti holds the record for the highest individual Women's ODI score by an Indian player and is also the only Indian spinner to take 6 WODI wickets
After ICC boards meet on May 28, a media note was sent out pointing that all agenda items were deferred until June 10 following a discussion around the issue of confidentiality
A PCB official, ahead of the International Cricket Council meetings beginning on Thursday to discuss the fate of the World T20, said that Pakistan's stance will be to push for a wait and watch policy
According to reports, CA Chief Executive Kevin Roberts will make it official on Friday and the plan does not include any quarantine hub for the Indian cricket team
The BCCI was needed to throw light on the tax exemption issue 18 months before the 2021 T20 World Cup which meant the deadline was April
Talking specifically about IPL 2020, Rijiju says it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country
For the first in the of IPL history, the world's richest board (BCCI) was forced to postpone the tournament
ICC has recommended appointment of chief medical officers, 14-day pre-match isolation training camp, use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball, as cricket set to return from coronavirus hiatus
According to the current rules of BCCI constitution, approved by SC, a three-year cooling off period is compulsory for anyone who had served two terms in state cricket associations or at BCCI
Smith's comments were backed up by his CEO Jacques Faul, who said that they won't mind an Indian as head of the ICC, although they need to get a mandate from their top bosses
Muzumdar had an outstanding first-class career that lasted 20 years in which he amassed over 11,000 runs, including 30 centuries
Athletics, hockey, badminton, boxing and shooting were among the 11 disciplines that were permitted to resume outdoor training following relaxations in the lockdown.
As stadiums are opened for cricketers' training in lockdown 4.0, the question arises whether the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) can be held in near future?