IPL 2021 Auction is already upon us as the cricket world prepares for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. The franchises had to release some players as they opted out or retired from the T20 cricket. Last year, few cricketers missed the tournament because of several reasons. Unfortunately, three well-known legends will not be a part of the 14th edition of IPL. 3. Shane Watson (Chennai Super Kings) The Australian all-rounder announced his retirement after CSK's disappointing exit from the tournament in 2020. 2. Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) The Sri Lankan star, who did not feature in the IPL 2020. He skipped the tournament owing to some personal reasons. 1. Dale Steyn (Royal Challengers Bangalore) The South African seamer decided to pull out of the 2021 season. He has not retired from the franchise cricket. He will play for the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League later this year.
The schedule for the latest edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League has been announced. A total of 8 teams are divided into two groups of four each. The tournament is slated to begin on January 28 Group A: Maratha Arabians, Northern Warriors, Bangla Tigers and Delhi Bulls while. Group B: Deccan Qalandars, Team Abu Dhabi, the Gladiators and Pune Devils. Shoaib Malik, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Bravo, Thisara Perera, Sunil Narine and Isuru Udana among known cricketers will be gracing the T10 format tournament. Full Schedule: 28-Jan Maratha Arabians vs Northern Warriors Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 28-Jan Deccan Gladiators vs Pune Devils Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 28-Jan Qalandars vs Team Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 29-Jan Bangla Tigers vs Delhi Bulls Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 29-Jan Pune Devils vs Qalandars Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 29-Jan Deccan Gladiators vs Team Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 30-J