"We will play our best in the final against Mumbai Indians (MI)", said Delhi Capitals's Marcus Stoinis while addressing a post match press conference in Abu Dhabi on November 08.
A spirited team performance by DC enabled them their first-ever final spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 17-run in Qualifier 2 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Nov 08.
Former player of the Indian cricket team, Suresh Raina conducted trials for players in Jammu. Suresh Raina Cricket Academy held trials for players of senior age group on December 07. Speaking to ANI in Jammu on December 07, Raina spoke on performance of JandK's all-round player Abdul Samad and his debut in 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He said, "Abdul Samad has performed really very well in IPL-13. He showed his encouragement and self-motivation even in lack of facilities and still he has done so much and did wonders in IPL." "I have faith in Samad and have also spoken to him. Many players will come forward after watching him play. If they will get proper facilities then they will really play well in future," Raina added.
Ireland's one-day contest against United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi is postponed again after the hosts return four further positive Covid-19 cases. BBC Sport
A woman from Hyderabad is seeking government's help to bring back her mother and sister who are stuck and being allegedly tortured in Abu Dhabi. According to Hina Begum, her mother and sister have been stuck in Abu Dhabi after being cheated by a travel agent. The travel agent lured them of good job but they were tortured in Abu Dhabi for the past nine months, Begum further said.
2016's surgical strike continues to haunt Pakistan. Pakistan has claimed that "India is planning surgical strike to divert attention from its 'domestic troubles'". Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi claimed that Islamabad has 'credible inputs'. Qureshi's made startling claims during press conference in Abu Dhabi on December 18. "An important development has cropped up [...] I've learned through our intelligence forces [...] that India is planning a surgical strike against Pakistan," Pakistan's news outlet Dawn quoted Qureshi. NSA to Pakistan Prime Minister in a series of tweets echoed with Pakistan Foreign Minister. Foreign Minister's comments come amid frequent ceasefire violations by his country. His claims come days after two Pakistan Army soldiers were killed along the Line of Control (LoC) opposite Naushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district by the Indian Army while retaliating to ceasefire violation by the Pakistan. Qureshi made similar claims in April 2019 when he had said Pakistan has "reliable intelligence" that India will attack. In 2016, days after Pakistani terrorists attacked the Indian Army at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Army conducted a surgical strike across Line of Control in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and destroyed launch pads completely, killing many terrorists.
Former IPL chief and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla informed that BCCI President SouravGanguly, who has been hospitalised after suffering cardiac arrest,is showing improvement in his health condition. "We all are wishing a speedy recovery for the former Captain of Team India as well as BCCI President SouravGanguly. He had a mild heart attack, but it's not that serious. Doctors are taking care of him and his condition is improving," said Former IPL Chief Rajeev Shukla.
Speaking to media in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on December 24, Vice President (VP) of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), Amin Pathan spoke on BCCI's 89th Annual General Meeting. Pathan said, "IPL will be held in April 2021 and the teams will be discussed by the executives." "BCCI is doing exemplary work for cricket," he added.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and other officials of the cricket board met at Ahmedabad's Hotel Taj Skyline on December 24 for the 89th Annual General Body Meeting. Various topics including tax issue, introduction of two new IPL teams, and inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are likely to be discussed in the 89th AGM. Ahead of the annual meeting, a top official of the BCCI, KVP Rao resigned.
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