• Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) $2.3million - Cricket’s most bankable player is the top earner in the league, with wages of 170 million rupees for the season. AFP
    Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) $2.3million - Cricket’s most bankable player is the top earner in the league, with wages of 170 million rupees for the season. AFP
  • Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders) $2.1m - Australian newspapers have pointed out that Cummins has three million reasons to want the IPL to go ahead – which is the amount in Aussie dollars he is set to earn. AFP
    Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders) $2.1m - Australian newspapers have pointed out that Cummins has three million reasons to want the IPL to go ahead – which is the amount in Aussie dollars he is set to earn. AFP
  • MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) $2m - The India and CSK great is showing his age, according to some. Tell that to his bank manager. AFP
    MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) $2m - The India and CSK great is showing his age, according to some. Tell that to his bank manager. AFP
  • Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians) $2m - He is the multi-title winning captain of the franchise with the highest brand value in the competition, so it stands to reason he would be well remunerated. AFP
    Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians) $2m - He is the multi-title winning captain of the franchise with the highest brand value in the competition, so it stands to reason he would be well remunerated. AFP
  • Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals) $1.7m - Displaced by Pat Cummins as the costliest overseas signing in the competition, but he is still not short of a bob or two. AFP
    Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals) $1.7m - Displaced by Pat Cummins as the costliest overseas signing in the competition, but he is still not short of a bob or two. AFP
  • Steve Smith (Rajasthan Royals) $1.6m - Rajasthan Royals started Smith’s reintegration after the ball-tampering controversy of 2018 cost him Australia’s captaincy. It was not long before he got the Royals’ armband back. AFP
    Steve Smith (Rajasthan Royals) $1.6m - Rajasthan Royals started Smith’s reintegration after the ball-tampering controversy of 2018 cost him Australia’s captaincy. It was not long before he got the Royals’ armband back. AFP
  • David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $1.6m - It is a coincidence the two Australian IPL stars who were culpable in 'Sandpapergate' in 2018 both command the same fee in the league. AFP
    David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $1.6m - It is a coincidence the two Australian IPL stars who were culpable in 'Sandpapergate' in 2018 both command the same fee in the league. AFP
  • Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings) $1.46m - During lockdown, Raina suggested the Indian board should consider allowing their players to go abroad to try other leagues, too. AFP
    Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings) $1.46m - During lockdown, Raina suggested the Indian board should consider allowing their players to go abroad to try other leagues, too. AFP
  • Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) $1.46m - Before he had even played IPL cricket, Pandya had Mumbai Indians wallpaper on his phone, as he was such a fanboy. Now he is one of their best paid players. AFP
    Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) $1.46m - Before he had even played IPL cricket, Pandya had Mumbai Indians wallpaper on his phone, as he was such a fanboy. Now he is one of their best paid players. AFP
  • AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) $1.46m - Seemingly flirting with a return to South Africa’s international side, so it would be interesting to see what would happen if IPL did clash with the T20 World Cup. AFP
    AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) $1.46m - Seemingly flirting with a return to South Africa’s international side, so it would be interesting to see what would happen if IPL did clash with the T20 World Cup. AFP
  • KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) $1.46m - The stylish opener is ranked No 2 in the world for batsmen in T20 international cricket. AFP
    KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) $1.46m - The stylish opener is ranked No 2 in the world for batsmen in T20 international cricket. AFP
  • Manish Pandey (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $1.46m - Probably the least well-known of the IPL’s highest earners, but he has been a consistent performer in the competition down the years. AFP
    Manish Pandey (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $1.46m - Probably the least well-known of the IPL’s highest earners, but he has been a consistent performer in the competition down the years. AFP
  • Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab) $1.43m - Returns to the competition after a year out, and to the franchise he represented when the tournament was played in UAE in 2014. AFP
    Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab) $1.43m - Returns to the competition after a year out, and to the franchise he represented when the tournament was played in UAE in 2014. AFP
  • Chris Morris (Royal Challengers Bangalore) $1.3m - His base price at the auction was 15 million rupees. The South African ended up going for 100 million instead. AFP
    Chris Morris (Royal Challengers Bangalore) $1.3m - His base price at the auction was 15 million rupees. The South African ended up going for 100 million instead. AFP
  • Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $.1.2m - The Afghan was termed the best spinner in the world by Sachin Tendulkar not too long ago. AFP
    Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $.1.2m - The Afghan was termed the best spinner in the world by Sachin Tendulkar not too long ago. AFP
  • Krunal Pandya (Mumbai Indians) $1.16m - The other half of the set of brothers for the champions, and he is nearly as costly as Hardik. AFP
    Krunal Pandya (Mumbai Indians) $1.16m - The other half of the set of brothers for the champions, and he is nearly as costly as Hardik. AFP
  • Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) $1.12m - Narine has never played for anyone else in the IPL other than KKR, which shows how highly valued he is in Kolkata. AFP
    Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) $1.12m - Narine has never played for anyone else in the IPL other than KKR, which shows how highly valued he is in Kolkata. AFP
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $1.12m - The India seamer has been the pace bowling mainstay for Sunrisers for years now. AFP
    Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad) $1.12m - The India seamer has been the pace bowling mainstay for Sunrisers for years now. AFP
  • Sheldon Cottrell (Kings XI Punjab) $1.12m - Caught the eye at the 50-over World Cup, then gave the franchises a nudge again with wickets against India ahead of the auction. AFP
    Sheldon Cottrell (Kings XI Punjab) $1.12m - Caught the eye at the 50-over World Cup, then gave the franchises a nudge again with wickets against India ahead of the auction. AFP

Virat Kohli and the players who stand to gain most financially from IPL being played in UAE - in pictures


Paul Radley
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The IPL will take place in the UAE from September 19 to November 10, subject to final government approval in both countries.

The lucrative Twenty20 league was due to take place in March, but was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The 53-day competition will will be held at Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.

Above is a photo gallery of the players who have most to gain by this year's tournament going ahead, judged by the salaries they are due to earn for playing.

To move on to the next image, simply swipe or click on the arrows.

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A Kensington Palace Gardens house with 15 bedrooms is valued at more than £150 million.

A three-storey penthouse at Chelsea Waterfront bought for £22 million.

Steel company Evraz drops more than 10 per cent in trading after UK officials said it was potentially supplying the Russian military.

Sale of Chelsea Football Club is now impossible.

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
The National in Davos

We are bringing you the inside story from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, a gathering of hundreds of world leaders, top executives and billionaires.

Company profile: buybackbazaar.com

Name: buybackbazaar.com

Started: January 2018

Founder(s): Pishu Ganglani and Ricky Husaini

Based: Dubai

Sector: FinTech, micro finance

Initial investment: $1 million

Profile of Whizkey

Date founded: 04 November 2017

Founders: Abdulaziz AlBlooshi and Harsh Hirani

Based: Dubai, UAE

Number of employees: 10

Sector: AI, software

Cashflow: Dh2.5 Million  

Funding stage: Series A

The biog

Name: Sarah Al Senaani

Age: 35

Martial status: Married with three children - aged 8, 6 and 2

Education: Masters of arts in cultural communication and tourism

Favourite movie: Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

Favourite hobbies: Art and horseback ridding

Occupation: Communication specialist at a government agency and the owner of Atelier

Favourite cuisine: Definitely Emirati - harees is my favourite dish

hall of shame

SUNDERLAND 2002-03

No one has ended a Premier League season quite like Sunderland. They lost each of their final 15 games, taking no points after January. They ended up with 19 in total, sacking managers Peter Reid and Howard Wilkinson and losing 3-1 to Charlton when they scored three own goals in eight minutes.

SUNDERLAND 2005-06

Until Derby came along, Sunderland’s total of 15 points was the Premier League’s record low. They made it until May and their final home game before winning at the Stadium of Light while they lost a joint record 29 of their 38 league games.

HUDDERSFIELD 2018-19

Joined Derby as the only team to be relegated in March. No striker scored until January, while only two players got more assists than goalkeeper Jonas Lossl. The mid-season appointment Jan Siewert was to end his time as Huddersfield manager with a 5.3 per cent win rate.

ASTON VILLA 2015-16

Perhaps the most inexplicably bad season, considering they signed Idrissa Gueye and Adama Traore and still only got 17 points. Villa won their first league game, but none of the next 19. They ended an abominable campaign by taking one point from the last 39 available.

FULHAM 2018-19

Terrible in different ways. Fulham’s total of 26 points is not among the lowest ever but they contrived to get relegated after spending over £100 million (Dh457m) in the transfer market. Much of it went on defenders but they only kept two clean sheets in their first 33 games.

LA LIGA: Sporting Gijon, 13 points in 1997-98.

BUNDESLIGA: Tasmania Berlin, 10 points in 1965-66

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Director: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal

Stars: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham

Rating: 3.5/5