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Several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners are reportedly unhappy over the BCCI refusing to give consideration to the option of allowing teams to spend their off-season away from home. The owners believe that the move could be a ‘win-win’ for both the BCCI and the franchises.

After widespread speculation regarding the IPL schedule, it is finally confirmed that the defending champions MI will take on rivals CSK on March 29 at the Wankhede in the IPL opener. The franchises also confirmed that there will be no double-headers on Saturday in this edition of the tournament.

MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers will play in the same team of the All-Star game ahead of IPL 13. According to reports, out of the eight IPL franchises would be split into two teams- north and east teams together while the south and the west would form part of the second team.

Former Goa spinner Shadab Jakati announced his retirement on Twitter following a 23-year spell in domestic cricket for the state. Further, Jakati has also plied his trade for the IPL franchises CSK and RCB, where he reached peak of his T20 career and since then followed a low life in the format.