Cricket

The IPL recently sold its media rights for 48,390 rupees, allowing them to become the second biggest sporting league in the world in terms of per-match value.

Sunil Gavaskar reacted to criticism over the Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule from the two cricketing powerhouse countries of England and Australia. The two parties view that the timetable jeopardizes the international calendar.

India will reportedly appoint all-rounder Hardik Pandya for their vice-captain position in the Asia Cup 2022 and T20 World Cup. Sources from BCII said that Pandya could take over the position from Kannaur Lokesh Rahul who had to miss the ongoing T20 I due to a groin injury.

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ravindra Jadeja has deleted his reply to a tweet made by the team. The update was posted on February 4 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jadeja joining them.

Hardik Pandya has said India skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid provide increased freedom, security, and communication for players of team India.

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore said he hoped to have Indian Premier League (IPL) contract players for a 12-month period to play in different leagues.

Virat Kohli has been struggling with his form since 2019. The former India captain in all formats has yet to make any centuries since his last in the November 2019 Test series against Bangladesh. This prompted fans to speculate that Kohli would lose his No. 3 batting position in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022. However, former cricketer Wasim Jaffer said otherwise.

The last two games of a T20I series between India and the West Indies are facing uncertainties. Multiple reports hold both teams have yet to acquire their visas for entry to the United States ahead of the August 6-7 games in Lauderhill, Florida. In the wake of this event, Cricket West Indies (CWI) reportedly plans to put these games on hold but prioritises efforts to work on players' visas.

On July 30, the Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) tour of Zimbabwe. However, the team did not include the services of opening batsman KL Rahul.

Deepak Chahar is anticipated to play in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2022. Chahar, who has previously had to recuperate from an injury, is expected to recover shortly and make the cut for the tournament.