IPL Mumbai

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IPL is the world’s best tournament: Jayasuriya

Hailing the opportunity to open with Sachin Tendulkar at the recently concluded Indian Premier League as “a big achievement”, Sri Lanka’s dashing opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya has said he had “learnt a lot” from the maestro.
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Mumbai file official complaint

Mumbai Indians have officially lodged a complaint against the under-fire Suresh Shastri, who was the third umpire of their Indian Premier League match against Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday.
More: http://howrah.org/sports/13159.html

Sachin unhappy with umpiring

Sachin Tendulkar is unhappy with the performance of the umpires after his team went down to Mohali in a thrilling IPL match on Wednesday (May 21). However speaking to TIMES NOW, third umpire Suresh Shashtri said he acted as per the ICC law 28.1, and declined to comment further.
More: http://www.timesnow.tv/NewsDtls.aspx?NewsID=8672

Dwayne Smith added to Mumbai squad

Dwayne Smith, the West Indies allrounder, has been summoned by Mumbai Indians to spruce up their line-up after the departure of his West Indies team-mate, Dwayne Bravo. Each team is allowed nine overseas player and Smith will be Mumbai’s ninth.
More: http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/351628.html

Mumbai Indians Secure Nel

Essex chief executive David East has confirmed that fast bowler Andre Nel is to cut short his stint as the county’s overseas player to take part in the Indian Premier League.
More: http://www.cricket365.com/story/0,18305,6575_3576317,00.html

Maharashtra to waive 25% entertainment tax for IPL

Cheerleaders, live music, Bollywood bimbettes and little bit of cricket. The scintillating IPL might have redefined the Indian entertainment scene but the Maharashtra government considers it as ‘serious cricket’ and hence worthy of entertainment tax exemption. The benevolent state government, not withstanding its financial worries, suo motu has decided to waive 25% entertainment tax for [...]

Sachin likely to play in match against Chennai: Rajput

Sachin Tendulkar, who is yet to play his first ball in the Indian Premier League, could feature in the crucial next tie against Chennai, Mumbai Indians coach Lalchand Rajput said today. “Sachin has been batting for the last two days during practice and we are hoping that he will be playing the next match,” Rajput [...]

Tendulkar likely to miss tomorrow’s tie against Rajasthan Royals

Mumbai Indians badly needed captain Sachin Tendulkar to maintain their winning momentum but the master batsman is still unlikely to make his Indian Premier League debut in their match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.
Read more: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200805061964.htm

Venue switch likely for Mumbai matches

Two of Mumbai’s home IPL matches - on May 14 and 16 - are likely to be shifted from the DY Patil Stadium to the Wankhede Stadium, following speculation that the Mumbai Indians were unhappy with the commute from the team hotel to the venue in addition to the practice pitches at the new ground. [...]

Sachin’s injury robs him of $7.8 mn cover

Injuries appear to have landed Sachin Tendulkar on a sticky wicket, especially on the insurance front. Did you know Sachin’s inability to play the first four matches of IPL due to a pre-existing injury robs him of a $7.8-million personal accident & death benefit cover.
Read more: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/ET_Cetera/
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