BCCI finally releases IPL schedule, Mumbai Indians to face Chennai Super Kings in opener
Dubai: Ending days of anxious wait, the BCCI on Sunday released the schedule for the upcoming IPL, and in keeping with tradition, defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on runners-up Chennai Super Kings in the opener in Abu Dhabi on September 19.
Moved out of India due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the upcoming edition of the world's biggest T20 league will be held in the three venues of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in the UAE.
After the tournament-opener, Dubai will host its first game the next day when Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab followed by the third match on Monday between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The action will then shift to Sharjah on September 22 when Rajasthan Royals will host Chennai Super Kings. There will be 10 double headers, with the first match starting at 3:30pm IST and the second 7:30pm, according to BCCI release.
In all, 24 matches will be held in Dubai, 20 in Abu Dhabi and 12 in Sharjah.
Venues for the playoffs and the IPL 2020 final will be announced later. The final is slated for November 10.
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Tension in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet after miscreants attack three cows
Bengaluru, Jan 12: Tension gripped Chamarajapet area in the city after unidentified people attacked three cows, severing their udders.
According to police sources, the incident occurred at Vinayakanagar in Chamarajpet. The cows belong to a local named Karna.
Residents woke up to the distressing sounds of the cattle and found the injured animals lying in a pool of blood, sparking outrage in the locality.
Reacting to the incident, the BJP announced plans to celebrate 'Black Sankranti' if the government failed to take action.
"This heinous act reflects a Jihadi mindset. We will observe 'Black Sankranti' if the government fails to take action against the accused persons," Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka told reporters.
He further stressed the cultural and religious significance of cows and bulls, which are decorated and worshipped during Sankranti festival.
"After this incident, how could we celebrate Sankranti?" Ashoka asked.
The BJP leader along with the party workers visited the spot and consoled the owner of the cows.
Several BJP leaders, including the Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and former Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan condemned the incident.
Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwara said the police would investigate the case.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಚಾಮರಾಜಪೇಟೆಯ ವಿನಾಯಕ ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಸುಗಳ ಕೆಚ್ಚಲು ಕೊಯ್ದಿರುವ ಘಟನೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಖಂಡನೀಯವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಗೋಮಾತೆಯ ಕೆಚ್ಚಲು ಕತ್ತರಿಸಿದ ಪಾಪಿಗಳನ್ನು ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಈ ಕೂಡಲೇ ಬಂಧಿಸಬೇಕು.
— R. Ashoka (@RAshokaBJP) January 12, 2025
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