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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 Sachin Tendulkar winning the Laureus Sporting Moment Award, followed by news of the English, Australian and New Zealand players missing the start of IPL 2020. Meanwhile Kiwi pacer Trent Boult is looking forward to continuing his rivalry against Virat Kohli, and IPL-bound Oshane Thomas has survived a car accident.
Here is a look at those stories in detail.
#1 Sachin Tendulkar wins Laureus Sporting Moment Award
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Former India captain and 2011 World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar received the Laureus Sporting Moment award for the iconic scene wherein he was carried by Virat Kohli and the other players on their shoulders during their victory lap at the Wankhade Stadium.
Tendulkar received the award from former Australia captain Steve Waugh and former tennis star Boris Becker in Berlin. He gave an emotional speech while receiving the award, thanking his fans, teammates and family.
Tendulkar quoted the late Nelson Mandela during his speech and urged children to take up the sport of their choice and chase their dreams.
“It’s incredible. The feeling of winning the World Cup was beyond what words can express. How many times you get an event happening where there are no mixed opinions. Very rarely the entire country celebrates.”
“And this is a reminder of how powerful a sport is and what magic it does to our lives. Even now when I watch that it has stayed with me.”
Full article: Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup-winning moment wins Laureus Sporting Moment award
#2 England, Australia and New Zealand players to miss start of IPL 2020
Cricket Australia (CA), New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and England Cricket Board (ECB) have informed the BCCI and the IPL authorities that their players will miss the start of the IPL due to national commitments.
IPL 2020 is set to start from 29 March, but the English players will be available not before 1 April due to their Test series against Sri Lanka. The Kiwis and the Aussies are expected to join from 30 March, after wrapping up their international ODI series.
This is the main reason why Rajasthan Royals are starting IPL 2020 from 2 April. They have a plethora of players from these three countries; the likes of Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler and Andrew Tye will only be able to join later.
Full article: IPL 2020: England players to be available from 1 April; New Zealand and Australia players to join after 30 March
#3 Trent Boult has his eyes on Virat Kohli's wicket
Left-arm Kiwi pacer Trent Boult is all set to resume his rivalry with Indian captain Virat Kohli as he looks to make a comeback in the first Test against India from 21 February at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Boult, who has had the better of the prolific right-hander several times, stated that claiming Kohli's wicket is always great as he is an exceptional player who knows his game very well. He added that he was itching to get onto to the field against the top-ranked Test team in the world after nursing a series of injuries since the CWC 2019.
“That’s personally why I play the game, to get guys like that (Kohli) out and test myself against them, so I can’t wait to get stuck in. But he’s an exceptional player. Everyone knows how great he is."
“I’m preparing for a solid wicket. It generally is very good here and goes the full distance (five days). I do enjoy playing here, the history that’s involved, and it’s going to be an exciting week building up. I can’t wait to get out there."
Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Hungry and raring Trent Boult has his eyes on Virat Kohli's wicket
#4 IPL-bound Oshane Thomas suffers car accident
IPL-bound West Indies pacer Oshane Thomas survived a car accident on Highway 2000 in St. Catherine (Jamaica), where his car was overturned after a brutal collision. Thomas, who is celebrating his 23rd birthday today, was taken to the hospital and was declared out-of-danger by the concerned authorities.
Thomas was set to join IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020 beginning 29 March but his participation now looks uncertain as it could take him some time to recover.
The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wished the youngster, still early in his career, a speedy recovery.
“WIPA extends best wishes to West Indies and Jamaica fast-bowler Oshane Thomas who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. WIPA's executive and staff would like to extend our sympathies to Oshane. We wish for him a speedy and full recovery.”
Full article: West Indies pacer Oshane Thomas admitted to hospital after car accident
#5 T20 Champions Cup part of ICC events for 2023-2031 cycle
The ICC is set to organize a T20 and 50-over Champions Cup during the 2023-2031 cycle. According to reports, the T20 Champions Cup will have 48 games while the ODI Champions Cup will have 16.
The T20 Champions Cup is expected to be played in 2024 and 2028, while the ODI Champions Cup may take place in 2025 and 2029.
Despite a strong proposal by the ICC, the BCCI, ECB, and CA are not on the same page regarding the scheduling of the Champions Cup.
Full article: T20 Champions Cup part of ICC events for 2023-2031 cycle
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