Former Indian pacer Sudeep Tyagi has called it a day from all formats of cricket three years after playing his last first-class game for Hyderabad, after representing Uttar Pradesh and Saurashtra. Tyagi played four ODIs and one T20I and 14 IPL matches for Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

According to reports, the domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali is going to be conducted before the Ranji Trophy this season with IPL auctions in mind. This move comes in light of the fact that few IPL teams are short on Indian talent, hence, it would help them scout players from the tournament.

Veteran opener Abhinav Mukund is of the opinion that it would be next to impossible for the BCCI to create a secure bio-bubble and host the domestic season which will oversee the participation of a staggering 38 teams. Mukund also batted for state contracts for players to ensure financial security.

As the Indian Premier League approaches closer, Irfan Pathan has picked three youngsters that he backs to perform in the league starting from September 19, namely, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Bishnoi, and Abdul Samad. While Jaiswal and Bishnoi were U-19 mates, Samad plays for J&K in Ranji Trophy.