The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.
Wants to take his T20 game forward at Delhi Capitals.
Cummins said a player is always under pressure to perform in professional cricket.
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum admitted his side was a little bit paralysed due to fear of failing in the first phase of IPL 2021 held in India earlier this year, but will look to play some entertaining cricket in the second leg of IPL in the UAE.
Kohli, a fitness freak, also said that he himself felt good from the first training session after landing in the UAE.
On a roll post the IPL's resumption, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning streak when they meet in a high-octane Indian Premier League encounter, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag there can't be a better 'mentor' than Dhoni when it comes to young players, who are a bit introvert and need someone to guide them as they try to express themselves on the field.
RCB have picked leg-spinner Adam Zampa to replace fellow Australian Kane Richardson
RCB batsman AB de Villiers can still sense the momentum which his side gained in the 13th edition of the IPL in UAE.
David Hussey has thrown his weight behind opener Shubman Gill, who has come under scrutiny for his string of low scores
Starc didn't want to spend 22 weeks in bio-bubble
Chetan Sakariya reflects on his journey in India colours during the recent limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.
It will be a test of Virat Kohli's tactical acumen against the ice-cool demeanour of Eoin Morgan when perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bangalore clash with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Eliminator in Sharjah on Monday.
More than Mahendra Singh Dhoni wielding his magic with the bat, it was young Rishabh Pant's captaincy which left everyone bewildered.
India finished a gruelling home series against England, but Virat Kohli has already moved on to his next big task -- IPL 2021.
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday said his side will not take the good showing in the first leg of the IPL for granted, adding that latest additions, including Sri Lanka's Wanidu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, have added a new dimension to the team.
Hardik Pandya reveals the secret behind his bald look.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is 'close to playing' but Mumbai Indians won't rush him back as they are also keeping in mind the needs of the Indian team while managing his workload, MI bowling coach Shane Bond said.
India's trade with the Gulf-Arab region stands at $180 billion. India needs the Gulf region more in terms of trade, investments and employment than the other way round. When it comes to faith, the Gulf-Arab nations have not been found wanting at any point in time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Enduring a forgettable outing in the first half of this year's IPL, two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look for reversal of fortunes when they resume their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second phase of T20 league in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
'My words were never intended to be degrading, insulting, or comparing of any leagues'
New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson says leaving the IPL amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic in India was an "interesting" experience but he remained confident that the BCCI would ensure a safe passage to England for his first UK tour.
Currently, Kohli has 13 brands under his belt.
The 37-year-old AB De Villiers, who played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20s for South Africa, said he is "looking after and mentoring some youngsters with potential and ability for the last few years."
South African great AB de Villiers revealed that he sees a lot of himself in young Australian batsman Josh Philippe.
De Villiers was in quarantine for six days after arriving in the UAE and hit the nets after clearing three COVID-19 tests. The session was also attended by Umesh Yadav, Parthiv Patel and Gurkeerat Singh among others.
U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic is a firm believer in the new International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), insisting the four-city mixed team tournament is a perfect addition to his preparations for the new season.
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The season will kickstart on 19th September in Abu Dhabi with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
Virat Kohli is intense and aggressive on the field but off it he is nice and welcoming, according to his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate New Zealand pacer Kyle Jameison. The lanky pacer said the Indian skipper is extremely passionate about winning.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to resume on Sunday with Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locking horns against each other.
Pravin Tambe made his IPL debut at the age of 41 in 2013.
Cricket fans in England could get the chance to see the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma clearing boundaries on a regular basis, with London mayor Sadiq Khan set to spearhead a campaign to bring the Indian Premier League to the English capital.
'I might be the captain, but there is no hierarchy'
Maxwell is showing ominous form with the bat early in the IPL
Prithvi Raj Yarra had played for Kolkata Knight Riders last year.
The 32-year-old Test specialist featured in only one of the seven games that Delhi Capitals have played so far, finishing his four overs wicketless for 26 runs, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi.
Bangar comes with vast experience having served as the batting coach of the Indian men's senior team for five years from 2014 when Ravi Shastri took over as team director. He continued in the role till the 2019 World Cup before being replaced by Vikram Rathour.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced Mobile Premier League (MPL) as the official kit sponsor of the Indian cricket team.
India batter Shreyas Iyer, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal along with Australian dasher David Warner are expected to be the top draws as over 1,200 players registered themselves for the Indian Premier League mega auction scheduled for next month.
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