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Banker buys stake in Mumbai Indians

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:34:07 +0000

Economic Times reports that Anshu Jain, head of global markets at Deutsche Bank, has bought a minority stake in Mumbai Indians, the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team owned by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Pollock not keen for IPL return

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:57:04 +0000

Former South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock has no desire to play cricket anymore which has left his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians in a tizzy.

Via NDTV

IPL is the world’s best tournament: Jayasuriya

admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:52:05 +0000

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.

http://sify.com/sports/fullstory.php?id=14690322

Mumbai file official complaint

admin — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:48:26 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 05:37:08 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:50:34 +0000

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

admin — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:28:13 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:06:45 +0000

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 the IPL thereby giving away revenue of at least Rs 8-10 crore per year.

More: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Media__Entertainment_/Entertainment/
Maharashtra_to_waive_25_entertainment_tax_for_IPL/articleshow/3034063.cms

Sachin likely to play in match against Chennai: Rajput

admin — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:40:44 +0000

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 said.

More: http://www.ptinews.com/pti%5Cptisite.nsf/0/5CA4C86EF27143B765257446005A0C80?OpenDocument

Tendulkar likely to miss tomorrow’s tie against Rajasthan Royals

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:15:03 +0000

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