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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) transport wing workers, allegedly vandalised a bus used for transportation of IPL members, in Mumbai, on March 15. The police registered a case and arrested five MNS workers. As per PTI, the MNS workers were disappointed as the contract for buses in IPL were given to a Delhi based company, instead of local transportation. Therefore, the workers pelted stones and damaged the bus.

Tata Groups replaced Vivo as title sponsors for the Indian Premier League (IPL).  Announced on January 11, Tata will pay Rs 670 crores to IPL for the next two years, whereas Vivo will pay Rs. 454 crore for termination of the contract.  In this situation, the BCCI will have a whooping amount of Rs 1,124 crore for 2022 & 2023, for IPL teams. IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed the news. 

The list of retained players for the Indian Premiere League 2022 was released on November 30. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma among many others are to be retained by their respective franchises. However, key players like Ben Stokes, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shardul Thakur were released. Moreover, CSK, MI, KKR and DC retained four players. RR, RCB, SRH retained three, while Punjab Kings retained only two. 

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin stated that he wishes to see MS Dhoni play for IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for seasons to come. CM Stalin further said that his father Karunanidhi was also his fan. He also congratulated Dhoni and his team on winning the tournament this year. "His state is Jharkhand but he is now like a loveable boy of Tamil Nadu," added CM Stalin. 

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh will reportedly bid to acquire the right of a new franchise in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Reportedly, the BCCI has planned to increase the teams to 10 from eight. However, the Adani Group and the RP-Sanjeev Goneka Groups are also in the race. The couple is expected to join Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Preity Zinta in the IPL.