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The 2021 Indian Premier League starts in April, whilst a number of international matches take place in what is going to be an exciting month of cricket action. Here’s a look at some of the big events: 2021 IPL The fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off in Indian as defending champion Mumbai Indians face to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season opener on Friday 9 April. Eight teams compete in the three-month tournament, concluding with the final on 30 May at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Fans of the sport can tune into live cricket streaming online as well as the other big matches in the remainder of this article can also be streamed online. Last year’s runners-up, the Delhi Capitals, took Australian batsman Steve Smith with the first pick in last month’s auction. Delhi made their first final last year and will be hoping the Australian international will be able to take them to the top for the first time. Glenn Maxwell was taken second overall in t

Nottinghamshire have announced the signing of South Africa's Dane Paterson for the 2021 season. The 31-year-old seamer, who will be a part of Notts as an overseas player, has featured in four ODIs and eight T20Is for the Proteas. The right-armer has claimed 355 wickets across 103 First-Class fixtures since his debut in 2009. Nottinghamshire had earlier announced that Australia's Dan Christian will lead the T20 side this summer.

Hampshire allrounder Ian Holland has signed a new contract that will keep him at The Ageas Bowl until at least the end of next season. The USA international moved to The Ageas Bowl in 2017 from Victoria and has since gone on to score 1,146 runs and claim 63 wickets across all three formats. "I’m really excited to continue my journey with Hampshire and desperately want to be part of a team that wins trophies here," said the 30-year-old. Man on a 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 👊 Hampshire Cricket are delighted to announce that @IanHolland22 has signed a new contract extension ✍️ — Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) March 19, 2021

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly set to tie the knot with former model and sports anchor Sanjana Ganesan in Goa this weekend. The 27-year-old has taken a leave from the upcoming T20I series against England. The model-turned anchor, Sanjana has been a regular feature in the Star Sports presenters’ panel. She has hosted many shows including the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sanjana is a Miss India 2014 finalist and also participated in the MTV Splitsvilla 7.

Cricket South Africa have announced new captains for the team in all three formats and ODI, T20I and Test. Dean Elgar has been awarded Test captaincy. Temba Bavuma to lead the Proteas in the limited-overs formats. “We are grateful to Quinton for the work he has put in as captain of the team in the limited-overs formats and are indebted to him for stepping up while the National Selection Panel continued its search for the Test captain. We expect him to still play an integral role in the team’s leadership group,” said CSA’s Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith. Bavuma got the leadership job at 2021 and 2022 ICC T20 World Cups. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇿🇦 Top order batsmen Dean Elgar (Test) and Temba Bavuma (Limited Overs) will lead the #Proteas on the field #SeeUsOnThePitch pic.twitter.com/gHMlINTZEw — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 4, 2021

Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball has signed a new two-year contract with the county, that promises to keep him at Trent Bridge until the end of the 2023 season. The 29-year-old Englishman, who has played four Tests, 18 ODIs and two Twenty20s for England, has spent his entire county career with Notts. He also played seven matches for Sydney Sixers in the recent Big Bash League in Australia. Ball has claimed 364 wickets in all formats for the Green and Golds since his first-team debut in 2009. 🏡 Home is where the heart is. BREAKING | @JakeBall extends his Nottinghamshire contract 👉 https://t.co/zhktfhSlOO #WelbeckWizard pic.twitter.com/qjNIgkf9oT — Nottinghamshire CCC (@TrentBridge) March 2, 2021