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A day after deciding to quit the league midway citing personal reasons, Zampa had said the bio-bubble put in place for the ongoing T20 event was the "most vulnerable" he has been a part of while also suggesting that it should have been held in UAE, like last year. "Thanks to everyone for the messages of concern. Kane and I have both reached Melbourne safe and sound," Zampa said in a statement. The Royal Challengers Bangalore duo landed in Melbourne after taking a connecting flight out of Doha. ".... My comments about the vulnerability of the IPL bubble had nothing to do with feeling like the virus would enter the bubble at any stage. The BCCI and RCB had many precautions to make us feel safe. I believe the tournament is in great hands and will definitely see the finish line," Zampa said. There were concerns that the players may not be able to make it to Australia after their government temporarily suspended all flights out of India due to the resurgence of a deadly second … [Read more...] about IPL 2021: Zampa, Richardson reach Australia; leg-spinner clarifies on bio-bubble comment

Reiffel, along with Indian umpire Nitin Menon had pulled out of IPL 2021 season amidst concerns over the rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic cases in the country. The PTI news agency reported that Menon, a resident of Indore, left the IPL bio-bubble after his wife and mother tested positive for COVID-19. IPL 2021: Umpires Nitin Menon and Paul Reiffel pull out In Reiffel's case, it was presumed that the Australian government's imposition of a travel ban on flights to and from India in the wake of huge surge in COVID-19 cases forced him to take the decision. But the former Australian fast bowler was unable to leave the bubble after initial information suggested that he has made the move. Former Test seamer turned umpire Paul Reiffel had his bags packed and tickets booked for a flight to Sydney from Doha only to be told he would have to stay in India. https://t.co/qvvzaY1bKj — The Age Sport (@theagesport) April 29, 2021 "I tried to, but the flight … [Read more...] about IPL 2021: Paul Reiffel’s plan to leave India put on hold

India and New Zealand are set to fly to UK for the World Test Championship final from June 18 and England players in IPL 2021 are expected to accompany them in the same flight. "We just want to find a way to go home. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), both governments can work a solution. If we've to wait bit longer, so be it, but there's a way to get home at some stage," Maxwell told The Final Word Podcast conducted by journalists Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins. BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said that the option could be explored looking at the international travel guidelines during the last week of May as all commercial flights from India to Australia are banned at the moment due to a spike in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic cases in India. "India and England are going to play in England. Worst comes to worst, we've to wait in England and try and find a way out in that chartered (flight) and get out of India. I'm sure a lot of guys will try and put their … [Read more...] about IPL 2021: Maxwell suggests a detour to avoid travel restriction

Buttler's masterful 124-run knock off 64 balls helped RR post 220/3 in their allotted 20 over and the Englishman's century was followed up with a spirited bowling performance as RR defeated SRH by 55 runs to move to the fifth spot with 6 points from 7 games. Buttler said that this innings, which included 11 fours and 8 sixes is right up there at the top in terms of his finest in the shortest format of the game and was delighted with his first T20 century. IPL 2021, RR vs SRH: Full List of Award Winners, Man of The Match, Post Match Presentation Highlights "It's certainly up there, my first hundred in T20 cricket so I am delighted with that. I don't say I felt my most fluent all the time, a have felt better at the crease at times. "For a while now, I haven't been feeling at ease in the crease, sort of searching for something but what's been good is keeping a good mindset that everyday is a new opportunity. It was nice to spend some time in the middle today and get back to … [Read more...] about IPL 2021, RR vs SRH: Jos Buttler delighted with first century in T20 cricket

The WTC final is scheduled to be held between June 16 and 20 at Southampton, while the Test series against England will begin on August 4 in Nottingham. Apparently, Hardik was not considered for selection as "he is still not in a position to bowl". The Baroda all-rounder wasn't even seen bowling during the IPL 2021 for his franchise Mumbai Indians. India squad for WTC final and England tour announced; Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari make a comeback Hardik, who was with the Indian team during the home series against England but did not play, has not been picked because he is not fit enough to do the job with the ball. He can play as a specialist batsman in the shorter formats but has to bowl for a place in the Test team. "Hardik Pandya is still not in a position to bowl. The experiment of selectors to keep him during England and prepare him with bowling workload has failed miserably. He will henceforth not be considered for Test cricket," a BCCI source told PTI. … [Read more...] about Hardik Pandya wasn’t picked in India Test squad for WTC Final, England Series, here’s why