The fixture list for the league -- which runs from September 19 to November 10 in the United Arab Emirates -- was released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. "The season will kickstart on 19th September in Abu Dhabi with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings," BCCI's Honorary Secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. Two Chennai players -- Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad -- and 11 officials and support staff -- had tested positive for the infectious disease, delaying the start of the squad's training. Former India Test off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday become the second key player to withdraw from three-time champions Chennai, after former Test batsman Suresh Raina's withdrawal for "personal reasons". Australian international Kane Richardson pulled out of Royal Challengers Bangalore to be at the birth of his first child.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 06, 2020 12:00 UTC