Arun Dhumal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: With the IPL resuming after an eight-day halt due to crossborder tensions, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke to TOI about how things transpired in Dharamshala on May 8, logistical challenges for resumption, player availability and how it became business as usual in two days. Excerpts… How tough was…
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recalled the evacuation process at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala after the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was called off midway due to security concerns. The decision to discontinue the game was taken after 10.1 overs in Punjab’s innings. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave PBKS a…
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal on Thursday said government directives are being awaited before deciding on whether to continue with the league amid the military clash with Pakistan but Friday’s match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru “is on as of now”. The league’s continuation is in serious doubt after Thursday’s match between Punjab…
NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal on Thursday backed International Cricket Council’s decision to hold India-Pakistan matches at neutral venues during ICC events until 2027, calling it a move that benefits ‘all stakeholders — both cricket boards and broadcasters’. The ICC Board announced that matches between the arch-rivals in upcoming ICC tournaments,…