IPL chairman Brijesh Patel is already in Dubai, along with certain other key officials.
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Indian traders’ body writes to BCCI objecting to new IPL title sponsor
The company, started by Indian entrepreneurs Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth, reportedly has stakeholders from Chinese company Tencent Global.
IPL 2020 finds new title sponsor
The 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League has got a new title sponsor – fantasy cricket league platform Dream11.
Tributes pour in for MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina after they announce their retirements
Both stalwarts of the game announced their retirements on social media within minutes of each other.
Former India captain MS Dhoni announces retirement from cricket, Suresh Raina says “I choose to join you in this journey”
Dhoni had announced his retirement from Tests in 2014 but continued to play the shorter formats of the game.
Indian government allows tourist visa holders to fly to UAE, US, UK and Canada under air bubble agreement
This includes those with tourist, business, student and transit visas.
Chinese company VIVO pulls out as title sponsor for IPL 2020 season
The move comes after severe backlash faced by the company on social media as a fallout of the clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh in June.
IPL 2020 to be held from September 19 to November 8 in the UAE: Brajesh Patel
Patel added that the Standard Operating Procedure to combat the COVID-19 threat is still being prepared and the BCCI will formally write to the Emirates Cricket Board.
Ganguly credits improved fitness for Team India’s success, reveals why Sachin never took first strike as opener
In a chat with cricketer Mayank Aggarwal on Twitter, Ganguly said improved fitness and a change of mindset have been big factors in India producing world class fast bowlers.
T20 World Cup hopes still alive, ICC defers decision on the tournament till July
Cricket’s global governing body has said that it is working with key stakeholders including governments to explore how the event can be staged to protect the health and safety of everyone involved.