Royal Challengers Bangalore unveiled their IPL 2023 jersey at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Photo: @RCBTweets / Twitter
Royal Challengers Bangalore unveiled their IPL 2023 jersey at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Photo: @RCBTweets / Twitter
Royal Challengers Bangalore unveiled their IPL 2023 jersey at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Photo: @RCBTweets / Twitter
Royal Challengers Bangalore unveiled their IPL 2023 jersey at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Photo: @RCBTweets / Twitter

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IPL 2023: All 10 team jerseys

New season begins at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday

Ajit Vijaykumar

March 28, 2023

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The Indian Premier League begins this week and for two months the T20 carnival will be pretty much the only show in cricket.

When Gujarat Titans begin their title defence against Chennai Super Kings on Friday, it will mark the beginning of the unofficial countdown to the World Cup, which will be held in India later this year.

While the World Cup is for the 50-overs crown, players from many teams – especially India – will be looking to prove their match readiness and also gain valuable intel on venues that will be used for the main tournament in October and November.

England all-rounder and T20 World Cup winner Sam Curran will have the eyes of the cricket world on him after fetching a record bid of $2.26 million by Punjab Kings during the player auction. Up-and-coming star Harry Brook – who also struck gold during the auction, going to Sunrisers Hyderabad for $1.6m – will be keen to prove his worth.

This year will have a few new rules that should add to the excitement. Now, captains will get to announce their playing XI after the toss, which should make for better team selection. Also, teams can utilise an "impact player" who can replace a starter in the team during the match.

Another aspect to look forward to is the new jerseys of the teams this season. You can see the new kits in the picture gallery below.

  • Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, centre, with their jersey for IPL 2023. @ChennaiIPL / Twitter
    Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, centre, with their jersey for IPL 2023. @ChennaiIPL / Twitter
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore unveiled their new jersey for IPL 2023 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. @RCBTweets / Twitter
    Royal Challengers Bangalore unveiled their new jersey for IPL 2023 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. @RCBTweets / Twitter
  • Lucknow Super Giants players Krunal Pandya, left, and Avesh Khan with their IPL 2023 jersey. @LucknowIPL / Twitter
    Lucknow Super Giants players Krunal Pandya, left, and Avesh Khan with their IPL 2023 jersey. @LucknowIPL / Twitter
  • Mumbai Indians star pacer Jofra Archer in his team's 2023 IPL jersey. @mipaltan / Twitter
    Mumbai Indians star pacer Jofra Archer in his team's 2023 IPL jersey. @mipaltan / Twitter
  • Delhi Capitals jersey for IPL 2023. @delhicapitals / Instagram
    Delhi Capitals jersey for IPL 2023. @delhicapitals / Instagram
  • Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson with their IPL 2023 jersey. @rajasthanroyals / Instagram
    Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson with their IPL 2023 jersey. @rajasthanroyals / Instagram
  • Kolkata Knight Riders' jersey for IPL 2023. @kkriders / Instagram
    Kolkata Knight Riders' jersey for IPL 2023. @kkriders / Instagram
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad's new playing kit for IPL 2023. Photo: @sunrisershyd / Instagram
    Sunrisers Hyderabad's new playing kit for IPL 2023. Photo: @sunrisershyd / Instagram
  • Gujarat Titans player Wriddhiman Saha with the IPL 2023 jersey. @gujarat_titans / Instagram
    Gujarat Titans player Wriddhiman Saha with the IPL 2023 jersey. @gujarat_titans / Instagram
  • Punjab Kings' Shikhar Dhawan, left, ahead of IPL 2023. @punjabkingsipl / Instagram
    Punjab Kings' Shikhar Dhawan, left, ahead of IPL 2023. @punjabkingsipl / Instagram

When does IPL 2023 start?

The season opens with a match between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, March 31, 2023. The game begins at 6pm UAE time. The final takes place at the same venue on May 28.

How to watch matches in the UAE?

The IPL will be shown live in the UAE on Criclife 1 on the Starzplay app. Fans can also catch all highlights in iplt20.com

While you're here
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

While you're here
How The Debt Panel's advice helped readers in 2019

December 11: 'My husband died, so what happens to the Dh240,000 he owes in the UAE?'

JL, a housewife from India, wrote to us about her husband, who died earlier this month. He left behind an outstanding loan of Dh240,000 and she was hoping to pay it off with an insurance policy he had taken out. She also wanted to recover some of her husband’s end-of-service liabilities to help support her and her son.

“I have no words to thank you for helping me out,” she wrote to The Debt Panel after receiving the panellists' comments. “The advice has given me an idea of the present status of the loan and how to take it up further. I will draft a letter and send it to the email ID on the bank’s website along with the death certificate. I hope and pray to find a way out of this.”

November 26:  ‘I owe Dh100,000 because my employer has not paid me for a year’

SL, a financial services employee from India, left the UAE in June after quitting his job because his employer had not paid him since November 2018. He owes Dh103,800 on four debts and was told by the panellists he may be able to use the insolvency law to solve his issue. 

SL thanked the panellists for their efforts. "Indeed, I have some clarity on the consequence of the case and the next steps to take regarding my situation," he says. "Hopefully, I will be able to provide a positive testimony soon."

October 15: 'I lost my job and left the UAE owing Dh71,000. Can I return?'

MS, an energy sector employee from South Africa, left the UAE in August after losing his Dh12,000 job. He was struggling to meet the repayments while securing a new position in the UAE and feared he would be detained if he returned. He has now secured a new job and will return to the Emirates this month.

“The insolvency law is indeed a relief to hear,” he says. "I will not apply for insolvency at this stage. I have been able to pay something towards my loan and credit card. As it stands, I only have a one-month deficit, which I will be able to recover by the end of December." 

Tomorrow 2021
The specs: 2018 Ducati SuperSport S

Price, base / as tested: Dh74,900 / Dh85,900

Engine: 937cc

Transmission: Six-speed gearbox

Power: 110hp @ 9,000rpm

Torque: 93Nm @ 6,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 5.9L / 100km

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England squad

Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Dominic Bess, James Bracey, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Ben Foakes, Lewis Gregory, Keaton Jennings, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton, Jamie Overton, Matthew Parkinson, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Amar Virdi, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

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  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
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  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Engine: 4.0-litre V8

Power: 503hp at 6,000rpm

Torque: 685Nm at 2,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Price: from Dh850,000

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1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

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Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

NYBL PROFILE

Company name: Nybl 

Date started: November 2018

Founder: Noor Alnahhas, Michael LeTan, Hafsa Yazdni, Sufyaan Abdul Haseeb, Waleed Rifaat, Mohammed Shono

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Software Technology / Artificial Intelligence

Initial investment: $500,000

Funding round: Series B (raising $5m)

Partners/Incubators: Dubai Future Accelerators Cohort 4, Dubai Future Accelerators Cohort 6, AI Venture Labs Cohort 1, Microsoft Scale-up 

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Updated: March 29, 2023, 7:24 AM
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