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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

India's veteran right-arm spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin completed his 400 wickets on Day 2 of the third Test against England at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 34-year-old became the second-fastest bowler to achieve the 400th wicket in Test cricket. Most Test wickets for India 619 – Anil Kumble 434 – Kapil Dev 417 – Harbhajan Singh 400 – Ravichandran Ashwin* Fastest to 400 Test wickets 72 matches – Muttiah Muralitharan 77 matches – Ravichandran Ashwin* 80 matches – Richard Hadlee 80 matches – Dale Steyn 84 matches – Rangana Herath Thank you!! I am truly humbled by all the wonderful wishes coming in! pic.twitter.com/3MZLMaY5OH — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) February 25, 2021

Sri Lanka have announced a 20-member squad for the three one-day internationals and the three T20 matches against the West Indies. The 24-year-old seamer Lahiru Kumara, who tested positive on Monday was being replaced by Suranga Lakmal for six limited over matches. The Twenty20s series is slated to begin on March 3, 5 and 7. While the ODIs will be played on March 10, 12 and 14. Sri Lanka limited over squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (ODI captain), Dasun Shanaka (T20 captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Ashen Bandara, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandima, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Thisara Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananajaya, Lakshan Sandakan, Dilshan Madushanka and Suranga Lakmal. Sri Lanka ODI & T20I Squad for West Indies tour 2021 - https://t.co/uoJVQ1Tw9M #SLvWI #WIvSL pic.twitter.com/CEPHEWi13Y — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 22, 2021

New Zealand have announced a 13-member squad for their upcoming T20I series against Australia, starting February 22.  The opening T20I will take place at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.  New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Hamish Bennett, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.

Once again, the Big Bash in Australia did not fail to deliver. There were fireworks throughout the T20 competition, and that was not just during the break between the two innings. With so many of the world’s leading T20 players involved in the tournament, it was no surprise that we saw some exceptional performances with the bat, ball and in the field. Here is a look at who the standout players were across the nine weeks. Alex Hales No player scored more runs in the 2020/21 Big Bash than Alex Hales. The Englishman finished the competition with 543 runs in what was his best campaign to date in the Australia league. Hales opened the batting for the Sydney Thunder alongside Usman Khawaja. It was the man from England who shone the most, with some explosive innings, the best of which was his 110 off 56 balls against the Sydney Sixers. On the back of his performances in Australia, Hales is going to be a player who is sought after in the T20 leagues around the world. He is set to enter the a...