PLANET CRICKET

Tim Wigmore points out that although the financial rewards in the IPL are great there can be a significant downside

Not needed? Having appeared in the opening match of the tournament, Mark Wood is yet to play again for Chennai Super Kings

In the minutes before Royal Challengers Bangalore against Chennai Super Kings – perhaps the biggest game of them all in the IPL – Mark Wood, David Willey, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes all chatted among one another on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, readying themselves for the game.
It was a...