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Fan Breaches Security Wall to Meet MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is returning to field for IPL 2020. As of now he is practising with his team at Chennai. Next, a fan decides to break the security wall.
MS Dhoni Shows His Form During IPL 2020 Practice
IPL 2020 is round the corner and MS Dhoni has started his practice. The former Indian team skipper returns to the field as Chennai Super Kings's captain.
MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina Unites Ahead of IPL 2020
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IPL 2020: Star Indian cricketer to miss the first half of IPL
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“It’s not just MS Dhoni who is playing the IPL”, says Kapil Dev
MS Dhoni is going to be a part of IPL 2020. However, Kapil Dev seems to have a different opinion on Dhoni's comeback in IPL 2020.
“If you think there is burnout then don’t play IPL” – Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev believes players should prioritise international cricket over IPL. It is important to know when to take a break to not miss Test series.
MS Dhoni Shows Off the Box Jump to His Mates
MS Dhoni has not been around the cricket series since India's exit from World Cup 2019. However, a video of him has fans admiring him and praising him.
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals Prepares to Host Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals is oreparing time host Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2020. This will be held at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium.
IPL 2020: KKR Receives Huge Blow from BCCI
Pravin Tambe was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2020. Howeve, BCCI disqualified him from playing in the series for disregarding policies.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Made a Major Announcement Before the Start of IPL 2020
Sunrisers Hyderabad took to Twitter to make a big announcement for their franchise. The video shows David Warner addressing the fans about IPL 2020.
MS Dhoni Will Begin IPL 2020 Training from 2nd March
MS Dhoni will start his IPL 2020 training from 2nd March. The entire CSK squad will not be training with him until the 19th of March.
“IPL is the best platform to prepare for World Cup”, Says Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler expressed how he feels about the IPL being the best platform to prepare for World Cup. In fact, even Virat Kohli agrees to this.
About IPL
IPL History
IPL 2019 is almost upon us and the fans are gearing up for season 12 of the cash-rich tournament. This year, 8 teams will be contesting the league and vying for the title.
The series kicks off on the 23rd of March, through April and ends on May 19th. The opening match will be defending champions, Chennai Super Kings against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
The Super Kings are currently the most successful IPL team along with the Mumbai Indians, with three wins each. Kolkata are next with 2 wins. The inaugural winners were the Rajasthan Royals back in 2008.
Tournament Format
The IPL schedule 2019 is planned in such a way that only the dates for the first two weeks has been released. However, owing to the 2019 general elections, there may be further changes.
Just like in the English Premier League and every other football league, each team plays their opponent twice. Once in their own home ground and once in their opponent's home ground. In simpler terms, CSK are facing RCB in Chennai on Saturday. The next time the two meet, it will be in Bangalore.
However, with the general elections looming, it is more than likely that this format will be thrown for a loop. Instead, some matches will be held at neutral venues for security reasons.
Teams
There are 8 teams contesting the 2019 IPL season. They are, the Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. Delhi were formerly known as the Daredevils, but ahead of the coming season, they felt a need for a change.
There were also a fair number of former teams as well, who have now become defunct. They are, the Deccan Chargers, who were succeeded by the Sunrisers Hyderabad. They were part of the original teams, but dissolved after 4 years.
Next came the Kochi Tuskers Kerala, who joined in 2010 lasted only till 2011. The Pune Warrior India debuted around the same time as Kochi but managed to hold out until 2014 before dissolving. Then in 2016, after Chennai and Rajasthan were banned for 2 years, the Gujarat Lions and the Rising Pune Supergiant arose from their ashes. Sadly, they too were dissolved when CSK and RR returned to the fray in 2018.
Locations
There was a lot of speculation surrounding hosting the IPL amid the Indian general elections. Rumours were abuzz that IPL 2019 could be held abroad just like in 2009 and 2014 respectively.
However, the BCCI later confirmed that the tournament will remain in India alongside the elections. Their plan is to schedule a few matches on neutral venues on certain days to avoid conflict.
One thing is for sure, the crescendo surrounding the league will soon reach a fever pitch and the fans are eager to get things started.
How will things pan out this season? Will CSK or MI break the deadlock? Will KKR make it a three-way tie? Will it be some team else? Will RCB finally lift the trophy? Will the name change really mean a change of fortune for Delhi Capitals?
