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Hello and welcome to the daily round-up of all the major stories happening in the cricketing world today.
First up is Jofra Archer getting ruled out of SL Tour and IPL, followed by IPL franchise owners being unhappy with the All-Star game schedule. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to discuss with ECB the four-nation series and lastly, the Bushfire Bash moving to Melbourne from Sydney due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Here is a look at those stories in detail.
#1 Jofra Archer ruled out of IPL
England pace sensation Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka as well as IPL 2020 due to a low-grade stress fracture in his right elbow. The injury news was revealed in an ECB statement which also stated that the WC winner will undergo an injury rehabilitation program to be fit for a long English summer ahead.
The injury will keep Archer out of action for at least three months, making it a huge blow for his IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.
Also see – Indian Premier League 2020 schedule
Archer missed three of the four-Test matches against South Africa recently and was also ruled out of the ODI and T20I series against the Proteas. Archer will be aiming to return for England's three-Test match home series against West Indies, which is set to start from June 4 at The Oval.
England will play Sri Lanka in a two-Test series on March 19 and March 27 at Galle and Colombo respectively.
Full article: IPL 2020: Jofra Archer ruled out of the tournament with elbow injury
#2 Franchise owners unhappy with All-Star game scheduling
The scheduling of the IPL 2020 All-Star game has come under the limelight with certain franchise owners not happy with the scheduling of the game.
As per BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, IPL 2020 is set to get underway on March 29, and the much-anticipated All-star game is scheduled as a lead up to the big event.
However, as per the sources, IPL franchises aren't too happy as foreign players will get less time to gel with the team and acclimatize to the conditions.
In a separate issue, the opening date of IPL 2020, which is still tentative, will be discussed at the ICC meeting.
"Commercially, we are not okay if players don't wear our jersey (regardless of an All-Star game)."
"Sharing a player just days or a week before the start of the IPL doesn't make sense. There are injury risks involved. A player will have to miss out on team bonding exercises and travel that much more. There's only that much time that players- who arrive from all over the world- get to bond with each other before the start of the tournament. It doesn't make sense."
"Once there's clarity on who'll be on India's board representative at ICC, that individual will also have to be at the ICC meetings. They'll have to take a re-look at the starting date of the IPL once again."
Full article: IPL 2020: Franchise owners unhappy with All-Star game scheduling; tournament starting date to be discussed in ICC's board meeting
#3 Ganguly to hold talks with ECB about four-nation series
Former England pacer and Current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is all set to fly to England to hold talks with ECB about the much-anticipated four-nation series proposed by Ganguly himself.
Immediately after taking over as the BCCI president last year, Ganguly had revealed the idea of a four-nation series involving Australia, England, India, and another top nation. Although the idea attracted a lot of criticism, Ganguly and BCCI are confident of hosting the series in India for the first time.
"Australia, England, India and another top team will feature in the Super Series which begins in 2021 and the first edition of the tournament will be played in India. We have very good relations with the ECB and the meeting went off very well.”
“Yes, Ganguly headed to the UK from the Eden Gardens on Wednesday and there will be talks around the 4-nation tournament during his stay there. Cricket Australia officials could also join in. That depends on how things progress as some things need looking into.”
Full article: Sourav Ganguly heads to the UK; talks with ECB about four-nation series on the agenda
#4 Bushfire Bash moved to Melbourne from Sydney
The Bushfire Bash has been shifted to the Junction Oval in Melbourne on February 9 from Sydney Cricket Ground on February 8 due to anticipated heavy rainfall in Sydney.
Due to the change, Shane Warne, Mike Hussey, and Michael Clarke have withdrawn from the Bash. Courtney Walsh, coach of Warne XI, will now be involved in playing capacity whereas Adam Gilchrist will be leading the other side.
Current Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has been picked as the coach of Gilchrist XI. Sachin Tendulkar will captain Ponting XI that also boasts of Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, and Brian Lara.
The Bash was scheduled to be played before the Big Bash final on February 8, but will now be played after the women's T20I between England and Australia in Melbourne and is expected to be played in front of a jam-packed stadium.
"We have moved the Bushfire Bash from the SCG because we want to provide every opportunity for the BBL09 Final to be played on Saturday night... We have no doubt that the SCG pitch and outfield will be in great condition for The Final.
"The Australian Women's team is looking forward to a packed house at Junction Oval for their T20I against England, leading into the Bushfire Bash with a line up of cricket legends being broadcast around the world. Thanks to Shane for his incredible fundraising efforts and contribution to the planning of this event. He hands over the captaincy to Adam Gilchrist who will now lead the Gilchrist XI against the star-studded Ponting XI."
Full article: Bushfire Bash moved to Melbourne from Sydney due to anticipated heavy rainfall
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