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Hello and welcome to the daily round-up of all the major stories doing the rounds in the cricketing world today.
First up is MS Dhoni crediting CSK for helping him improve as an individual, followed by news that the prize money for winners, finalists andteams that have qualified for the playoff's in the IPL getting reduced by 50%.
Harmanpreet Kaur revealed how Shafali Verma has brought happiness and positivity to the Indian team, while Sandeep Patil wants Wriddhiman Saha in for Rishabh Pant. And lastly, Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh have been added to the senior selection committee of the men's cricket team.
Here is a look at all those stories in detail.
#1 MS Dhoni credits CSK for helping him improve as an individual
CSK's favourite son MS Dhoni has credited the franchise for helping him improve as a player as well as an individual. Dhoni, who is returning to cricket after a gap of almost 10 months, spoke ahead of IPL 2020 beginning from March 29.
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'Thala' spoke about how CSK helped him grow on and off the field, assisting in handling tough situations better and emerging as a better individual. He also responded to being called 'Thala' and how it was an honour to be called that by the CSK fans.
"This journey started in 2008, CSK has helped me improve in everything whether it was being a human being or being a cricketer, handling situations that are tough both in and out of the field and how to be humble once you are doing well."
"Thala' basically means brother, so for me, it's more the abstract of the fans, the love and affection towards me is the reflection of that. Whenever I am in Chennai or down South they never call me by my name they address me as 'Thala' and the moment someone calls me Thala they are showing their love and respect but at the same time he is a CSK fan."
Full article: IPL 2020 News: MS Dhoni credits Chennai Super Kings for helping him improve as an individual
#2 IPL prize money reduced by 50%
The cash-rich IPL has accounted for multiple cost-reductions ahead of the new season scheduled to begin from March 29. The winners of IPL 2020 along with the runners-up as well as the third and fourth-placed sides (loser of Qualifier 2 playoff match and loser of the eliminator playoff match respectively) will get the half the money assigned to them as compared to IPL 2019.
The winner will take home ₹10 crores instead of ₹20 crore, finalists will net ₹6.25 crores rather than the ₹12.5 crores. The third and fourth-placed teams place will receive ₹4.375 crores each, and not ₹8.75 crores like last year.
#3 Kaur reveals Shafali Verma's positive influence on the team
Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stated that teenager Shafali Verma has had a tremendously positive effect on the entire team through her stupendous performances in the ongoing WC. She also stated that her off-the-field behaviour was equally fun and sprightly which helps the team to relax and stay stress-free.
She stated that no matter what, she continues to take her stint with the Indian team seriously and knows what's best for her at such a young age.
“She’s very naughty, gets so much happiness and positivity to the team, always wants to enjoy it.”
“And when batting with her she’s motivating you and releasing pressure, that kind of player you need in your team. Whoever is playing, wants to play for the country and give their best, she’s enjoying for the team.”
Full article: Shafali Verma has brought happiness and positivity to Indian team, reveals Harmanpreet Kaur
#4 Sandeep Patil wants Wriddhiman Saha in for Rishabh Pant
Former India player Sandeep Patil has slammed the Indian team management for selecting Rishabh Pant ahead of Wriddhiman Saha for the two-Test series against New Zealand. He stated that India missed a trick when they chose Pant ahead of Saha after going down 1-0 in Wellington.
He even went on to say that Saha's career was at stake as he is nearing the fag-end of his cricketing stint with the Indian team but remains the best keeper in the country.
“You are promoting Rishabh Pant, but playing with the career of Wriddhiman Saha.”
“Saha will be always be my first choice as wicket-keeper simply because you need experience and he is more experienced. Saha has also always rescued the team so why are you taking away his batting confidence? I know what Saha is capable of; I was in the West Indies when he scored that hundred.”
Full article: Management playing with Wriddhiman Saha's career, claims Sandeep Patil
#5 Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh in senior selection committee
Former India spinner Sunil Joshi was selected as the chairman of the senior selection panel for the men's cricket team by the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). Joshi replaced MSK Prasad, while Harvinder Singh was also added to the panel that had two vacant spots remaining.
Five former players, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, Venkatesh Prasad, Sunil Joshi, Harvinder Singh, and Rajesh Chauhan were short-listed from a total of 40 applicants for the two vacant spots in the senior selection panel for the men's cricket team.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah stated:
“The committee recommended Mr Sunil Joshi for the role of Chairman of the senior men’s selection committee. The CAC will review the candidates after a one-year period and make the recommendations to the BCCI."
Full article: Sunil Joshi named new chief selector by CAC, Harvinder Singh joins the panel
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