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"Let Me Assure You": Jay Shah Promises 2-And-A-Half-Month Window For IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) will have an extended 10-week window in the next international calendar to allow all the world's top cricketers to participate in the popular T20 competition, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah told Reuters. Shah also told Reuters that there are no immediate plans to add more franchises to the 10-team competition and that any future additions must not dilute the quality of the product. "We are in discussions with the ICC (International Cricket Council) and several other cricket boards to have an exclusive window for the IPL," Shah said.

IPL to get extended window, says BCCI's Shah

NEW DELHI : The Indian Premier League (IPL) will have an extended 10-week window in the next international calendar to allow all the world's top cricketers to participate in the popular Twenty20 competition, a top Indian board official told Reuters.

Ajit Agarkar Explains Why India Do Not Need To Match England's Style Of Play

India and England will square off in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham from Friday, July 1. England are coming into the contest after thrashing New Zealand 3-0 in three-match Test series and the side have shown a great attacking brand of cricket. However, former India pacer Ajit Agarkar believes that India should not try and match England's style, as they are good enough to beat England. He also said that England will find it harder to take down Indian bowlers as they have more to their attack as compared to New Zealand.

'With his pace, it's difficult to hit runs': Hardik Pandya reveals his decision to hand Umran Malik last crucial over of the match

Dublin. Ireland batters were scoring boundaries and almost came close to chasing down the total, needing 17 runs from the final over to pull off a huge upset. India captain Hardik Pandya explained the reason for giving young speedster Umran Malik the responsibility of bowling the last crucial over of the match.

Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson register highest partnership for India in T20I cricket

Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda on Tuesday registered the highest T20I partnership for India with 176 runs off 85 deliveries here at The Village in Dublin. With this milestone, the duo broke the record of the 165-run stand of India skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan (1st wicket) are in the third spot with 160 run partnership stand against Ireland in Dublin, 2018. Hooda and Samson achieved this feat during the match against Ireland, smashing 104 and 77 respectively to guide their team's total to 225/7 in the second match of the two-match T20I series.

Don't sell cricket, teach it: Javagal Srinath

Former pacer not happy with mindset of a few private academies, wants KSCA to set up four centres in BengaluruBENGALURU: In 2002, when the Karnataka State Cricket Association Academy was launched at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was one of the first association-run academies in the country. The emphasis was on tapping rural talent and the outreach of infrastructure and coaches. But over the years, the purpose of the Academy has been diluted and it has been non-functional since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ireland vs India: Deepak Hooda Happy For "Childhood Friend" Sanju Samson After Record Partnership

Deepak Hooda played a spectacular knock of 104 runs as India managed to defeat Ireland by just four runs in the second match and clinch the two-match T20I series 2-0 on Tuesday. For the visitors, it was the 176-run partnership between Hooda and Sanju Samson that guided their team to a total of 225 runs. At the post-match presentation ceremony, Hooda, adjudged as the Player of the Match and the Series, expressed great delight to see his childhood friend Sanju doing well.

Ireland vs India: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson Register Highest-Ever Partnership For India In T20Is

Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson's scripted India's highest-ever partnership in T20 Internationals (T20Is) with their massive stand against Ireland on Tuesday. The two stitched up a 176-run partnership in just 87 deliveries to help India post 225/7. Their partnership eclipsed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's 165-run stand against Sri Lanka in 2017. Samson contributed 67 off 34 in their partnership for the second wicket, while Hooda hit 98 off 53. Hooda eventually finished with 104 off 57 deliveries, while Samson scored 77 off 42.

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"Let Me Assure You": Jay Shah Promises 2-And-A-Half-Month Window For IPL

IPL to get extended window, says BCCI's Shah

Ajit Agarkar Explains Why India Do Not Need To Match England's Style Of Play

'With his pace, it's difficult to hit runs': Hardik Pandya reveals his decision to hand Umran Malik last crucial over of the match

Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson register highest partnership for India in T20I cricket

Don't sell cricket, teach it: Javagal Srinath

Ireland vs India: Deepak Hooda Happy For "Childhood Friend" Sanju Samson After Record Partnership

Ireland vs India: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson Register Highest-Ever Partnership For India In T20Is