Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today

BCCI earns INR 4,000 crore from IPL 2020; TV viewership increases by 25%

• Prior to the start of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), there were loads of apprehensions, surrounding a lot of aspects regarding the tournament.
• But countering the threats, the IPL took place from September 19 to November 10.
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Fakhar Zaman sidelined from New Zealand tour after showing COVID-19 symptoms

• Fakhar Zaman, the Pakistan batsman, won’t be a part of the upcoming tour of New Zealand after he showed symptoms of COVID-19.
• On Saturday, all the players were tested negative after they got together in Lahore.
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Novak Djokovic testing COVID-19 positive nearly led to cancellation of IPL 2020

• The 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) took place from September 19 to November 10 with Mumbai Indians (MI) emerging victorious.
• The players and other officials had to stay in a bio-security bubble for over two months.
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‘If his rhythm is right, he will not be an easy bowler to play’ – Sunil Gavaskar backs Mohammed Shami to come good in Australia

• Gavaskar gave a fitting reply to Australian batsman, Steve Smith, who had challenged the Indian pace attack to bring on the short bowling against him.
• I just play the game and sum up the conditions, how they’re trying to get me out and being able to counter that.
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Virat Kohli would’ve returned for the last Test against Australia if not for quarantine protocols: Ravi Shastri

• India skipper Virat Kohli is currently in Australia training hard ahead of the ODI series which is set to commence on November 27.
• Both the teams are also set to face-off in three T20Is and four Tests. But Kohli will be missing the last three Tests.
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‘I’ve just recently turned 34, so my days are numbered’ – David Warner aims only on playing quality cricket

• The mega series between Indian and Australia is all set to commence on November 27.
• However, David Warner, who would be back in form for Australia, has stated his stand on the sledging instances.
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