The general body of the BCCI on Saturday approved the IPL's resumption in September in the UAE and also decided to seek one month's time from the ICC to assess the COVID-19 situation in India before taking a final call on the ICC T20 World Cup.
Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Prasidh Krishna has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the fourth player from the franchise to contract the virus. It is understood that Krishna tested positive after arriving in Bengaluru.
With as many as four players testing COVID-19 positive by Tuesday, IPL 2021 has been suspended for the time being, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla told news agency ANI.
The full list of retained players and those released by the respective franchises were announced on Wednesday, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 auction, which is expected to be held next month. The list subsequently reveals which team will be heading to the auction table with maximum purse and work to do.
The Rohit-Sharma-led side shows the gulf in class as MI pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult restrict Delhi Capitals at 143/8 after Ishan and Hardik powered the side to 200 in a one-sided affair.
Delhi will now face defending champions Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 1. RCB, on the other hand, will await the result of the final league game of IPL 2020 where Mumbai will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The winner of this game, in what is a virtual quarterfinal, will finish second in the points table and play against defending champions Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 1.
With this crucial win over the defending champions, Royals now have 10 points to their name by winning five out of 12 fixtures.
Chennai Super Kings Head Coach Stephen Fleming on October 04 rated his team's bowling against Kings XI Punjab.
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on October 4 lauded the performance of Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis for their performance against Kings XI Punjab.
Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets in the 18th match of Indian Premier League 2020 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
While addressing a press conference, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming termed Sam Curran's performance as outstanding, after team won the opening match of IPL 2020 against Mumbai Indians.
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