Archive for April, 2008

Technical problem results in no relay of the cricket match

SETMAX Technical problem results in no relay of the cricket match between Royal Challengers and Delhi Daredevils. Interestingly all the online score cards are also not showing the scores. Looks like they also need the relay to update scores on the fly :). Highlights of Mumbai Indians and Knight Riders is being shown.
Good suspense as [...]

Tribunal rejects Shoaib appeal on five year ban

A tribunal rejected fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s appeal on Wednesday against the five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “Shoaib could play anywhere else in the world but not in or for Pakistan domestically or internationally,” said Justice Aftab Farrukh, head of the three-member tribunal.
Read more: http://africa.reuters.com/sport/news/usnBAN042630.html
Shoaib can play in IPL, [...]

Another on-field row could end Bhajji’s career: Bindra

Indian Premier League (IPL) governing board member I S Bindra has cautioned off-spinner Harbhajan Singh to watch his on-field behaviour after the slapping row with S Sreesanth as another spat with fellow players could spell the end of his career.
Read more: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200804301301.htm

Tendulkar nearly ready: Pollock

Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Shaun Pollock has hinted that injury-hit Sachin Tendulkar may finally make his Indian Premier League debut during Sunday’s home match against the Delhi Daredevils. The South African all-rounder then provided another boost for his side, revealing: “Sachin could be fit in time for the next game.”
Read more: http://www.cricket365.com/story/0,18305,6575_3497004,00.html

Stuart Law on Indian Premier League

I’m pretty sick and tired of hearing about the Indian Premier League because it is disrupting our season. It was a complete shock when it was revealed that Brad Hodge was off to the IPL - and I must confess I was a little bit disappointed. But I can understand why Brad has gone to [...]

Best IPL fantasy cricket game

There are a lot of fantasy cricket games that are in the ring for the Indian Premier League trying to woo the cricket fans to participate in their game with lot of great prizes to be won. In the ring there are some old fantasy cricket games which have been there for years and few [...]

Indian players need help to handle fame: Kumble

“Instead of people blaming whatever happens on “too much money” or justifying incidents by saying things happen in the heat of the moment, it’s important that someone ensures that players are given the right kind of advice, that there are professionals to help them cope with fame and the money it brings… “Education is essential [...]

Dhoni - Sonata ad, Yenga area

Dhoni - Sonata Ad, Yenga area

Cool one…

Big FM Kolkata too catches the IPL fever

Never before has cricket generated so much of radio buzz. Mostly limited to live commentary on radio, cricket has assumed an entertainment avatar, thanks to the ongoing DLF IPL T20 Tournament. Latest to join the fray is Big FM Kolkata, which has thrown its weight behind the Kolkata Knight Riders with a new programme. Big [...]

It’s now or never for us: Dravid

Bangalore Royal Challengers skipper Rahul Dravid reckons three defeats in four matches has left his side tottering on the brink of disaster and the squad cannot afford another loss when they lock horns with Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League tie here on Wednesday. The Bangalore side has so far managed just one win, [...]