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11:02 PM (IST)

Jaddu back in nets for CSK:)

Ravindra Jadeja has started his practice ahead of the 14th edition of the league. CSK shared a video on social media wherein Jaddu could be seen batting and bowling in full rhythm.

6:07 PM (IST)

RCB start their mini-camp ahead of IPL 2021

5:20 PM (IST)

DK joins the Knight Party!!

Dinesh Karthik has started his preparation for the upcoming IPL 2021. The wicketkeeper share some snippets of his batting practice on his Instagram account.

4:15 PM (IST)

Anushka and Virat celebrate daughter Vamika's second-month anniversary!

Bollywood actress and Indian skipper Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma on Thursday shared a picture of baby Vamika’s second month birthday cake. Anushka and daughter Vamika are reportedly staying with Virat Kohli in Ahmedabad, where the first T20I between India and England will be played.

Here's the cake pic shared by Anushka:

4:02 PM (IST)

Who will be the best cricketer in 2025? Ravindra Jadeja knows the answer!!

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals took to Instagram to ask the fans the name of the cricketer who could be the best in the world in 2025. Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja noticed the post and write his name as he backed himself to be the best in the world by 2025.

Here's the screenshot of the post

3:30 PM (IST)

Can Devdutt Padikkal continue his dream run in IPL 2021 as well? 

The Karnataka opener has been in dream form this season in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. RCB, who have struggled to find a consistent young batsman in the past IPL seasons now have a reliable opener in the squad and they will be hoping that his dream run will continue this season as well.

Padikkal in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021:

52(84)

97(98)

152(140)

126*(138)

145*(125)

101(119)

64(64)

2:46 PM (IST)

Mohammed Azharuddeen wants to play “fearless cricket” like Virat Kohli

Youngster Mohammed Azharuddeen, who was bought by RCB in the IPL 2021 Auction, wants to play "fearless cricket" like Virat Kohli. He has also expressed his desire to open the batting alongside Devdutt Padikkal. The Kerala star claimed that he does not want to worry about getting out. Azharuddeen stated that his maiden IPL stint will be a “watching and learning” season for himself.

2: 41 PM (IST)

Narayan Jagadeesan is all set for IPL 2021!

2:35 PM (IST)

Rajasthan Royals Conduct 3-Day Grassroots Camp at Newly Launched Academy in Guwahati

Ahead of the 14th edition of Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals have switched their focus on grooming the young budding cricketers as part of franchise's long-term plans. The 2008 IPL champions have always been known as a side who invests in youth and they have proved that fact once again. Read more here

1:48 PM (IST)

AB de Villiers starts preparation for IPL 2021

RCB star AB de Villers has started his preparation for the upcoming edition of the IPL. The batting maestro was seen training in the nets.

Watch: AB de Villers smashes his Iphone while training

12:55 PM (IST)

IPL is the best T20 tournament in the world: Sam Curran

CSK all-rounder Sam Curran while talking to a British tabloid has lauded the Indian Premier League and has called it the "best T20 tournament in the world". "I definitely felt I become a much better player after the last IPL - I was given various roles and challenged me in different ways - it's the best T20 tournament in the world", Curran said.

12:42 PM (IST)

Prithvi Shaw in Vijay Hazare 2021:

105*(89)

34(38)

227*(152)

36(30)

2(5)

185*(123) in Quarter-Final

165(122) in Semi-Final

754 runs from 7 innings!!

12:13 PM (IST)

Prithvi Shaw's 'scintillating form' a big boost for Delhi Capitals!

Prithvi Shaw scored yet another century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Mumbai skipper is now the leading run scorer in this year's domestic tournament and the team who will breathe a sigh of relief is Delhi Capitals. Shaw struggled in the 2020 edition of the IPL and his return to form will surely strengthen DC's top order.

11: 37 AM (IST)

MS Dhoni returns to his Den!

CSK skipper MS Dhoni returned to cricket field and was seen practicing ahead of IPL 2021. Dhoni is set to lead CSK in IPL 2021 as well after declaring before CSK's last match in IPL 2020 that it was "definitely not" his last appearance in yellow.

11:25 AM (IST)

Ben Cutting, Dan Christian and Chris Lynn are prepping up for the upcoming IPL season. The Australian trio are currently in Dubai and are sweating hard for the 2021 edition of the league.

11:00 AM (IST) 

Royal Challengers Bangalore announce New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Finn Allen as Josh Phillipe's replacement

Josh Philippe will miss the entire season of IPL 2021. The news has been confirmed by his IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have roped in New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Finn Allen as his replacement for the upcoming season.

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