Knight Riders start IPL campaign with a stunning win

A stunning display of powerful batting from Angelo Matthews and Owais Shah guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a comprehensive 11-run win over defending champions Deccan Chargers in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday.
Chasing 162, Deccan Chargers could made 150 for seven in 20 overs after skipper Adam Gilchrist scored 54 [...]

IPL springs back to life with spectacular opening ceremony

The Indian Premier League (IPL) came alive at home with a gala opening ceremony, starred by some top entertainers like Lionel Richie, Ali Campbell of UB40’s and Bjorn Again and Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone.
The cricketing quotient aside, fans were treated to an eye-catching array of global artists and entertainers.
The opening ceremony was a breathtaking [...]

News channels end boycott following pact with IPL

News broadcasters Friday ended their boycott of the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after an agreement with the cash-rich Indian league authorities.
“The news broadcasters end boycott of IPL coverage. Let the show begin,” editor-in-chief of IBN network Rajdeep Sardesai said on his Twitter account.
The development came hours before the IPL was scheduled [...]

IPL 2010 – Season 3 fixtures

Date
Match Details
Time
Venue

GMT
IST
Ground
City

Mar 12 – Fri

Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders, 1st match

14:30

20:00
Brabourne Stadium
Mumbai

Mar 13 – Sat

Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, 2nd match

09:30

15:00
Brabourne Stadium
Mumbai

Mar 13 – Sat

Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, 3rd match

14:30

20:00
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium
Chandigarh

Mar 14 – Sun

Kolkata Knight Riders v Bangalore Royal Challengers, 4th match

10:30

16:00
Eden Gardens
Kolkata

Mar 14 – Sun

Chennai Super Kings [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Sena hints at lifting ban on Australian, Pakistani cricketers

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has indicated that the party has lifted the ban on Pakistani and Australian cricketers taking part in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Thackeray said in a carefully worded statement issued Tuesday night that the party had continued to oppose the participation of Australian players in the upcoming IPL despite Agriculture Minister [...]

IPL fiasco: Pakistani parliamentary delegation cancels India visit

Islamabad, Jan 20 (IANS) A Pakistani parliamentary delegation has cancelled its visit to India after none of the country’s cricketers found any takers at an auction for the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
National Assembly Speaker Fehmida Mirza made the announcement in the house Wednesday after opposition members raised the issue, terming it [...]

IPL 2010 Player’s auction

Australia: Brad Haddin, Philip Hughes, Doug Bollinger, Ashley Noffke, Adam Voges, Luke Pomersbach, Clint McKay, Graham Manou, Ben Laughlin, Jason Krejza, Damien Martyn
England: Tim Bresnan, Eoin Morgan, Robert Key, Anthony McGrath, Monty Panesar, Mark Ramprakash, Graeme Swann, Jonathon Trott
Pakistan: Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Gul, Imran Nazir, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Mohammad Aamer, Abdul Razzaq, Kamran Akmal, Umar [...]

IPL 2010 Auction list

Australia: Brad Haddin, Philip Hughes, Doug Bollinger, Ashley Noffke, Adam Voges, Luke Pomersbach, Clint McKay, Graham Manou, Ben Laughlin, Jason Krejza, Damien Martyn
England: Tim Bresnan, Eoin Morgan, Robert Key, Anthony McGrath, Monty Panesar, Mark Ramprakash, Graeme Swann, Jonathon Trott
Pakistan: Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Gul, Imran Nazir, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Mohammad Aamer, Abdul Razzaq, Kamran Akmal, Umar [...]