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RCB specifically targeted Glenn Maxwell in auction: Virat Kohli
"He's a good guy, we've caught up in the past as well when I was in Australia on a tour. He's just very happy to be in RCB and I see different energy about him this time," Kohli said in a video uploaded by the franchise on their Youtube page. "We wanted Maxi, specifically targeted him at the auction in February. You obviously feel great when things end up happening to where you thought they would," Kohli said.
CSK sign Jason Behrendorff as replacement for Josh Hazlewood
This is Behrendorff's second IPL team, having represented Mumbai Indians in 2019 where he played five matches and picked as many wickets. The 30-year-old left-arm quick has featured in 11 ODIs and seven T20Is so far for Australia. Hazlewood said that he wanted to take a break from cricket after being in bio-secure bubbles for a long period of time.
El Clasico to be decisive in La Liga title race
It also comes with both Real Madrid and Barca producing their best form of the season, with Real Madrid turning on the style to beat Liverpool 3-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, while Barca have won their last six league games and can look forward to playing the final of the Copa del Rey against Athletic Club Bilbao on April 17th.
Romanian referee seeks autographs for charity
The official told the playsport.ro portal on Thursday that Haaland's signed items would be used to raise funds for an organisation that supports those suffering from autism, DPA reported. Sovre raised eyebrows when he was filmed by broadcaster BT Sport asking Haaland to sign the cards on way to the dressing room after Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg in which Manchester City beat Dortmund 2-1.
Bio-bubble helped in team bonding: Rohit Sharma
"It was good to get to know players, who we knew wouldn't come out of their rooms. We had a team room and would meet players -- which is what has changed from the previous years. It is nice to have the company around and have the bonding going," said Sharma in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on their Twitter handle.
Looking to learn from AB, Kohli: Maxwell
Speaking to the media in a virtual interaction on Thursday, a day before RCB open their 2021 season against Mumbai Indians, the Aussie said, "It has been nice to slip straight into the squad. These guys have been welcoming and I have come in unnoticed. I feel like I can bring some energy. Every team I play for, I play with enthusiasm and with energy."
IPL 2021: Schedule, format, venues and team details | All You Need to Know
The BCCI said in a release that it is confident of successfully hosting the tournament at home amid concerns due to coronavirus pandemic. “We had a safe and successful edition last year in the UAE. The BCCI is confident of hosting the 14th edition at home. Safety of players and others involved in the tournament is paramount for us,” the BCCI said.
100 commentators across 8 languages announced for IPL 14
The IPL will be broadcast in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and the newly added Marathi feed on Disney+ Hotstar.Select Dugout is back with detailed analytical commentary. The panel for the Dugout includes Scott Styris, Brian Lara, Brett Lee, Graeme Swann, and Dominic Cork. Shane Watson, Dale Steyn, Ross Taylor, Graeme Smith, and Kevin Pietersen among a host of other experts who will join the feed.
Sundar, Siraj add to RCB's international star power
Both Washington Sundar and Mohammed Siraj weren't big names in the previous edition of IPL in UAE just six months ago. However, in the last six months, they have performed well for India in Test series against Australia and England to become RCB's star players.Pace bowler Navdeep Saini is the other one who played in Australia and although he got injured, a stint with the India Test team will likely benefit him in the IPL 2021.
Lack of home advantage will make IPL 2021 competitive: Kohli
"There is nothing quite like playing at the Chinnaswamy Stadium (RCB's home ground in Bengaluru) in front of your home crowd. I understand and agree with that. Obviously, the fans are going to miss watching us play -- such is the time that we in right now," said Kohli on the eve of his franchise's season-opener against Mumbai Indians.
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