AB de Villiers has been a vital cog of RCB’s batting line-up over the years and will be critical to his side’s success in UAE too. However, along with playing match-winning knocks, the veteran cricketer might also don the wicket-keeping gloves in the upcoming season. Read More.
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The Indian Premier League 2020 is hardly 20 days away and the excitement is at its peak. The teams have already started preparing for the upcoming tournament. But just before the start of the nets session, team Chennai Super Kings have been in the lurch as they have faced a double jolt. Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad have already been tested positive for COVID-19 along with the rest of a few members of the support staff.
30 Aug, 16:06 (IST)
Rajasthan Royals will aim to clinch their second title in the forthcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). After winning the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008, the Jaipur-based team hasn’t been even to reach the finals even once. Read More.
30 Aug, 14:32 (IST)
Four-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians unveiled for the upcoming season which is set to begin in UAE from Se[tember 19 onwards. The jersey contains the traditional Blue colour of MI with golden highlights.
30 Aug, 12:50 (IST)
Mumbai Indians have begun their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League edition. skipper Rohit Sharma shared some pictures of the training session with the caption 'Good to be back'. The Indian cricketer has led MI to four IPL trophies, the most in the tournament history. Read More.
30 Aug, 12:27 (IST)
Deepak Chahar was one of the players being reported to have tested positive for novel coronavirus along with at least 10 members from the staff team. MI player Rahul Chahar wished a speedy recover to his brother with a positive message on his social media.
30 Aug, 08:51 (IST)
After their mandatory quarantine in UAE, RCB have started training for the upcoming IPL season. Following a lengthy lay-off, players returned to the field and RCB coach Simon Katic was impressed with what he saw. 'They're outstanding. We're impressed with what they're able to do' he said.
The Indian Premier League 2020 is hardly 20 days away and the excitement is at its peak. The teams have already started preparing for the upcoming tournament. But just before the start of the nets session, team Chennai Super Kings have been in the lurch as they have faced a double jolt. Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad have already been tested positive for COVID-19 along with the rest of a few members of the support staff. The entire team has been quarantined and the teams will start sweating it out in the nets from September 1, 2020. Another blow to the team was 'Chinna Thalla' Suresh Raina has returned back to India due to personal reasons. The reason for his sudden pullout is not known. IPL 2020 Player Update: Shane Watson Reacts to CSK Teammate Suresh Raina’s Sudden Exit, Posts A Video Online.
The official account of Chennai Super Kings informed the fans about is pull out from the season and said that he will be unavailable for rest of the season. "Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time. KS Viswanathan
CEO," read the official handle of the Chennai Super Kings.
Talking about the rest of the teams, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals and others have already started sweating it out in the nets. The pictures and the videos of their nets have been shared on social media by respective handles of the team. The IPL 2020 will begin from September 19, 2020.
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