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The 2020 season of the Indian Premier League will reportedly see an increase in the number of contenders involved going from eight to 10 teams. The Goenkas, the Tatas, and the Adani Group of companies have all expressed a desire to be involved in one of the most cash-rich leagues across the globe.

BCCI have moved quickly to register an official complaint with ICC regarding the use of aerial banners with political messages over Headingley Stadium during the India-Sri Lanka encounter. Earlier, a plane was spotted with a 'Justice for Balochistan' banner during the Pakistan-Afghanistan clash.

The BCCI have zeroed in with the calendar for the upcoming domestic season, with the Duleep Trophy being played as the curtain raiser once again. However, in a crucial development, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be played from October 31 to November 23, before Ranji Trophy begins on November 29.

BCCI Ethics Officer DK Jain has given clean chit to Sachin Tendulkar in conflict of interest issue but added that VVS Laxman’s conflict is in the tractable category. Earlier, Tendulkar refused to be part of the Cricket Advisory Committee unless he is provided with agreeable 'terms of reference'.