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Fresh reports have indicated that an unnamed IPL franchise owner has suggested the formation of an independent ‘union’ of the all the IPL teams that will run parallel alongside the board. BCCI officials were left angered by this as they questioned why they were not informed of such a development.

According to Rohit Sharma’s childhood coach Dinesh Lad, being omitted from the 2011 World Cup squad was the turning point in Rohit Sharma’s career. Lad has said that his cricketing ward started to focus on the game, and not the fame or money, with a renewed vigour after the World Cup.

Gautam Gambhir has stated that Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings were good because they work to a plan and notwithstanding the result, they stuck to it. Gambhir has also praised Mumbai Indians for handling Hardik Pandya in a proper way and the all-rounder never looked bereft of confidence.

Former India all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath has said that the Indian team has the potential, experience and talent, all they have to do is peak at the right time in the upcoming World Cup. Amaranth has also shed light on the importance of Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and feels he would be very crucial.