Daily Round Up | Jan 22: IPL 2021 auctions likely to be on Feb 18


The auctions for the IPL 2021 are likely to take place on February 18 while Jammu and Kashmir captain Parvez Rasool in an exclusive chat with OneCricket talked about how Irfan Pathan has helped Jammu and Kashmir team. Here are the daily updates from the cricketing world. 

IPL 2021 auctions likely to be on February 18

The auctions for the IPL 2021 are likely to take place on February 18. BCCI sources have stated that the auction venue has not been decided at the moment.

Irfan Pathan has helped J&K cricket

Parvez Rasool in an exclusive chat with OneCricket told how Irfan Pathan’s presence in the J&K side has been helpful. “Definitely, his international exposure has helped us. He has been grooming the youngsters. Although, I was captain of the side but I myself learnt a lot of things from him,” told us. 

BCCI decides to introduce new standards for yoyo test

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to introduce a unique running test alongside the Yo-Yo test to test the fitness of the players. The players will have to run 2km. The fast bowlers will have to complete the 2 km run in 8 minutes and 15 seconds. On the other hand, batsmen, wicket-keepers, and spinners can take up to 8 minutes and 30 seconds to complete the run. The minimum yo-yo level for all remains at 17.1. 

BCA suspends Deepak Hooda

Baroda all-rounder Deepak Hooda has been suspended by the BCA for this season. The right-handed player had earlier left the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after a spat with captain Krunal Pandya. 

"The apex council decided that Hooda won't be considered to represent the Baroda team for the current domestic season. The decision was taken after considering reports from team manager and coach about the incident as well as communication with Hooda," said Satyajit Gaekwad, chairman, BCA press and publicity committee.

Panellist calls Virat Kohli's gestures a disorder

A panellist on a mainstream news channel termed viral Kohli’s animated celebrations gestures as a “disorder”. The panellist did receive a lot of criticism on social media for making such comments. 


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BBL10 | Preview: Stars face Scorchers at home; last chance to secure a Playoffs spot

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