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Cricket news today: ‘Tata IPL’ breaks record, Robinson targets Kohli, Shoaib Malik gets married and more | Latest cricket news and live match updates | January 20, 2024

by Wisden Staff January 20, 2024 - 8:45am 3 minute read

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Indian Premier League to be ‘Tata IPL’ until 2028

The BCCI has awarded Tata Group with the title sponsorship of IPL from 2024 to 2028, breaking the record for the sponsorship amount which has now been set at INR 2,500 crore.

R Ashwin calls Rinku Singh ‘left-handed MS Dhoni’

Showering praise on one of India’s brightest young talents, R Ashwin, on his YouTube channel, called Rinku Singh “a left-handed MS Dhoni”, lauding his composure and the hard work he has put in over the years.

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB chairman

Zaka Ashraf has resigned from the PCB, stepping down from his role as chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC). It’s yet to be ascertained who his successor will be.

Shoaib Malik marries Pakistan actor Sana Javed

In an announcement that sparked considerable chatter on social media, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik posted a picture with actor Sana Javed, confirming his third marriage. Previously, Malik was married to India tennis star Sania Mirza, but the two never publicly separated. Malik is currently playing in BPL 2024.

Daryl Mitchell rested for fifth Pakistan T20I, Rachin Ravindra returns

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been rested for the fifth and final T20I against Pakistan tomorrow (January 21) in Christchurch to manage his workload. Mitchell featured in the first four matches, scoring two half-centuries. Rachin Ravindra will replace him.

Dwarshuis atrributes BBL success to India experience

Following a career-best 5-21 against Brisbane Heat to power Sydney Sixers in the BBL 2023-24 final, pacer Ben Dwarshuis has credited his good run of form to a T20I stint in India. In BBL this year, he has scalped 16 times across 10 matches.

“In India, I just think how calm the environment is in the Aussie set-up at the moment was really nice,” Dwarshuis stated.

“It was easy to slide in and be clear on your roles and execute. Going to India, who are the powerhouses of T20 cricket, and putting in a few good performances there a few weeks out from the BBL let me start the tournament with plenty of confidence.”

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