The IPL is set to start on September 19 and while the Indian players will be playing in it from the beginning, Australia and England players are expected to join slightly later in the season following the conclusion of the ongoing ODI series between the two sides.
Some of the hashtags that will unlock the team emojis are #OneFamily, #WhistlePodu, #PlayBold, #KorboLorboJeetbo, #SaddaPunjab, #OrangeArmy, #HallaBol, and #YehHaiNayiDilli.
Smith (Rajasthan Royals), Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Australia team-mate Josh Hazlewood (CSK) will head straight to the UAE from the UK after the third and final ODI against England on Wednesday.
Thirteen members of the CSK contingent tested positive for the virus and two of them were players -- Gaekwad and Deepak Chahar. Chahar, along with 11 others, has recovered and resumed training after clearing his mandatory two tests.
The 45-year-old also said that young pacers in the team need to step up when needed as squad depth would be the key for a tournament like the IPL.
Mumbai do have a solid team, certain to put them in the playoffs. They have a mighty batting lineup and equally strong bowling options to choose from despite the absence of Lasith Malinga.
Srikkanth claims that it's a good opportunity for Indian opener Murali Vijay to redeem himself in Raina's absence and take responsibilities on his shoulders.
Indian players will fly directly to Australia after the IPL concludes on November 10 for the high-profile tour which is likely to begin with a T20 series followed by four Tests and ODIs.
MI say that their IPL 2020 theme "showcases the spirit of the One Family, which ceases to succumb to any situation" and call for responsible celebration.
With less than 10 days to go before team’s first match, RCB skipper says, “When you're having fun, each moment becomes magical.”
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