Archive for February, 2010
Lord’s could host IPL matches
The MCC has confirmed it has explored possibility of joining a consortium bidding to buy an IPL franchise
Lord’s can host IPL matches
The hallowed Lord’s grounds could host Indian Premier League (IPL) matches if the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) actualises its plan to buy a team.
MCC Chief Executive Keith Bradshaw said he has held talks with a consortium bidding to buy a franchise. However, any such plans would be discussed with the England and Wales Cricket Board [...]
Warne denies he had hot words with Ponting over IPL
Spin legend Shane Warne Thursday denied having a heated argument with Ricky Ponting over participation of Australian cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Media reports said that Warne had a bust-up with the Australian skipper during the players’ association meeting Tuesday night to discuss the security concerns for the IPL.
Denying all such reports, Warne said: [...]
Modi accuses Ponting of influencing Australian players
Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi Wednesday accused Australian captain Ricky Ponting of putting pressure on his fellow players to skip the third edition of the Twenty20 league beginning March 12.
There were reports in the Australian media as well that a discussion on the security report by England team’s security adviser Reg Dickason caused [...]
Modi allays cricketers’ security fears
Top international cricketers are negotiating a foolproof security if they have to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next month and IPL commissioner Lalit Modi insists that all concerns will be adressed.
Modi insisted that security won’t be a problem and that the tournament will not be shifted out of India like it was last [...]
Save power, hold IPL during day, NGO urges apex court
In a bid to avoid power wastage, a Howrah-based civil society group has moved the Supreme Court for rescheduling the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, beginning March 12, during the day instead of night time.
In its lawsuit filed in the apex court treasury Tuesday, Howrah Ganatantri Nagrik Samity and its general secretary Subhas Datt [...]
Australian participation in IPL uncertain, says official
The participation of Australian cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next month was uncertain following a crisis meeting here between players and managers over the security situation, an official said.
Australian Cricketers’ Association chief Paul Marsh said his players’ participation in the IPL tournament, which begins March 12, was not certain following the meeting held [...]
It’s for Australian players to decide on IPL, says envoy
The decision to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled March 12 rests solely with the Australian cricketers in the wake of security concerns raised by a security agency, Australian High Commissioner Peter Verghese said Monday.
“To play or not to play in the coming season of IPL will be the individual decision of Australian [...]
KKR stops cozying up to Ashok Todi’s company
Buckling under pressure from Muslim religious groups and other sections, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders Monday announced they were putting on hold their association with innerware brand Lux Cozi.
KKR had drawn flak from various sections for associating with the innerware brand owned by Ashok Todi, an accused in [...]
Sports bodies in Orissa criticise Kalinga Sena for IPL threat
Several sports organisations of Orissa have come together to oppose Kalinga Sena, a fringe outfit in Orissa, for threatening to disrupt the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in Cuttack.
More than 20 organisations have formed a Sports Lovers’ Association to oppose the Kalinga Sena’s move.
“We have formed an association – Sports Lovers’ Association – to oppose [...]
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