Mumbai vs King's XI: Engrossing tussle on cards
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Mumbai Indians, on a roll with six successive wins under their belt and thirsting for revenge for their previous loss, take on second-placed Punjab King's XI on Wednesday
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Viru confident of taking Daredevils to semifinals
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag said Monday's 5-wicket victory over Bangalore Royal Challengers will give his side the confidence to win both their remaining two matches to give them a chance for a semifinal berth in the Indian Premier League.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag said Monday's 5-wicket victory over Bangalore Royal Challengers will give his side the confidence to win both their remaining two matches to give them a chance for a semifinal berth in the Indian Premier League.
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BCCI said it has no problem with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan sitting with his Kolkata Knight Riders' players in the dugout during the IPL matches but advised the star to follow the ICC guidelines.
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Shah Rukh should follow ICC guidelines: BCCI Tuesday, May 20, 2008
BCCI said it has no problem with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan sitting with his Kolkata Knight Riders' players in the dugout during the IPL matches but advised the star to follow the ICC guidelines.
In Zaheer, India have a bowler leader: Dravid
Bangalore: Rahul Dravid finally had something different to say in public. Having whined about his IPL team's miseries over the past month or so, the Bangalore captain had some nice words for his city and country teammate Zaheer Khan. Dravid handed over a hard-bound copy of the 145th edition of the Wisden Cricketers Almanac 2008 to Zaheer, one of the five Cricketers of the Year, for his exploits in England last year. Zaheer snapped 18 wickets in the three-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy and helped India win 1-0. Dravid arrived for the brief function at the hotel where IPL teams are being put up at and waited for 10 minutes, flipping through a variety of cricket books in his bag until Zaheer arrived.
Bangalore: Rahul Dravid finally had something different to say in public. Having whined about his IPL team's miseries over the past month or so, the Bangalore captain had some nice words for his city and country teammate Zaheer Khan. Dravid handed over a hard-bound copy of the 145th edition of the Wisden Cricketers Almanac 2008 to Zaheer, one of the five Cricketers of the Year, for his exploits in England last year. Zaheer snapped 18 wickets in the three-Test series for the Pataudi Trophy and helped India win 1-0. Dravid arrived for the brief function at the hotel where IPL teams are being put up at and waited for 10 minutes, flipping through a variety of cricket books in his bag until Zaheer arrived.
Why the IPL should fail
There is a real possibility the league will work, but the cricket played so far has been low-grade rubbish, and the whole thing deserves to fall on its face
Mukul Kesavan
April 25, 2008
Innings like McCullum's 158 demonstrate the haplessness of the bowlers rather than the superiority of the batsman © Aneesh Bhatnagar
The cricket stadium at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi used to be uncomfortable and squalid, now it's comfortable and vulgar. The concrete terraces have been replaced by plastic seats, there's a giant video screen for replays, the lavatories are better, but the improvements seem beside the point because they don't play cricket there any more
There is a real possibility the league will work, but the cricket played so far has been low-grade rubbish, and the whole thing deserves to fall on its face
Mukul Kesavan
April 25, 2008
Innings like McCullum's 158 demonstrate the haplessness of the bowlers rather than the superiority of the batsman © Aneesh Bhatnagar
The cricket stadium at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi used to be uncomfortable and squalid, now it's comfortable and vulgar. The concrete terraces have been replaced by plastic seats, there's a giant video screen for replays, the lavatories are better, but the improvements seem beside the point because they don't play cricket there any more
How will the IPL change cricket?
By Simon Austin
Dhoni, Symonds and Kallis are three of the stars taking part
It has been described as the Indian revolution, the tournament that will change the face of cricket forever.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) introduced new levels of glitz, glamour and wealth to the game as soon as its first auction was held in February.
Since then it has overshadowed the start of the English county season and dominated the cricketing agenda.
BBC Sport talked to some of the main protagonists in the IPL to ask what effect they think it will have on world cricket.
By Simon Austin
Dhoni, Symonds and Kallis are three of the stars taking part
It has been described as the Indian revolution, the tournament that will change the face of cricket forever.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) introduced new levels of glitz, glamour and wealth to the game as soon as its first auction was held in February.
Since then it has overshadowed the start of the English county season and dominated the cricketing agenda.
BBC Sport talked to some of the main protagonists in the IPL to ask what effect they think it will have on world cricket.
Australia scraps triangular one-day format
Tue, 20 May 2008 06:02 GMT
Cricket Australia (CA) will scrap its triangular one-day international format after almost 30 years and play more Twenty20 internationals, it was revealed Tuesday. CA's schedule for the 2008/09 season involving New Zealand and South Africa shows the organisation attempting to revive interest in its one-day series and moving to meet demand for the ultra-short Twenty20 form. The triangular one-day format introduced by the late media mogul Kerry Packer in 1979/80 helped revolutionise cricket but has been ditched in favour of a model that ensures Australia plays in each match.
Tue, 20 May 2008 06:02 GMT
Cricket Australia (CA) will scrap its triangular one-day international format after almost 30 years and play more Twenty20 internationals, it was revealed Tuesday. CA's schedule for the 2008/09 season involving New Zealand and South Africa shows the organisation attempting to revive interest in its one-day series and moving to meet demand for the ultra-short Twenty20 form. The triangular one-day format introduced by the late media mogul Kerry Packer in 1979/80 helped revolutionise cricket but has been ditched in favour of a model that ensures Australia plays in each match.
Afghanistan take first step towards cricket World Cup
Mon, 19 May 2008 14:32 GMT
Afghanistan take first step towards cricket World Cup
Mon, 19 May 2008 14:32 GMT
Burgeoning cricket talent Afghanistan are confident as they prepare for the first step towards the 2011 World Cup, captain Norooz Khan Mangal was quoted as saying Monday. Afghanistan are one of 12 teams featuring in the division five event of the ICC (International Cricket Council) World Cricket League, which starts in Jersey from May 23. "A few years ago, any talk of Afghanistan playing in the World Cup would have been laughable. But not any more as we are taking the first step with the qualifying rounds," Mangal is quoted as saying in an ICC press release. The winners will qualify for the next stage of the qualifying rounds. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh host the World Cup in 2011.
Burgeoning cricket talent Afghanistan are confident as they prepare for the first step towards the 2011 World Cup, captain Norooz Khan Mangal was quoted as saying Monday. Afghanistan are one of 12 teams featuring in the division five event of the ICC (International Cricket Council) World Cricket League, which starts in Jersey from May 23. "A few years ago, any talk of Afghanistan playing in the World Cup would have been laughable. But not any more as we are taking the first step with the qualifying rounds," Mangal is quoted as saying in an ICC press release. The winners will qualify for the next stage of the qualifying rounds. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh host the World Cup in 2011.
Mon, 19 May 2008 14:32 GMT
Afghanistan take first step towards cricket World Cup
Mon, 19 May 2008 14:32 GMT
Burgeoning cricket talent Afghanistan are confident as they prepare for the first step towards the 2011 World Cup, captain Norooz Khan Mangal was quoted as saying Monday. Afghanistan are one of 12 teams featuring in the division five event of the ICC (International Cricket Council) World Cricket League, which starts in Jersey from May 23. "A few years ago, any talk of Afghanistan playing in the World Cup would have been laughable. But not any more as we are taking the first step with the qualifying rounds," Mangal is quoted as saying in an ICC press release. The winners will qualify for the next stage of the qualifying rounds. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh host the World Cup in 2011.
Burgeoning cricket talent Afghanistan are confident as they prepare for the first step towards the 2011 World Cup, captain Norooz Khan Mangal was quoted as saying Monday. Afghanistan are one of 12 teams featuring in the division five event of the ICC (International Cricket Council) World Cricket League, which starts in Jersey from May 23. "A few years ago, any talk of Afghanistan playing in the World Cup would have been laughable. But not any more as we are taking the first step with the qualifying rounds," Mangal is quoted as saying in an ICC press release. The winners will qualify for the next stage of the qualifying rounds. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh host the World Cup in 2011.
Gul's twin-strike rattles Warne's men
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Kolkata lost wickets at regular intervals against an accurate Jaipur bowling attack. Munaf Patel's two early strikes put the home side under pressure and the runs were never easy coming with Sohail Tanvir showing his mettle once again. [2219 hrs IST]
Delhi back to winning ways
Delhi revive flagging IPL campain
Delhi know their fate lies in their own hands in the last stretch of the IPL.
Asif in danger of missing rest of IPL
SLC at loggerheads with selectors
Trouble brewing in Sri Lanka ahead of India tour
Local newspaper Daily Mirror has learnt of a 'fear of dictatorship'.
Jeers for cheers
Cheerleaders asked to leave, allege racial bias
Girls were reportedly asked to leave because of their skin colour.
'I miss playing international cricket'
Wizard Warne considering Test return
The leg-spinner to consider comeback if Australian team needs him.
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Kolkata lost wickets at regular intervals against an accurate Jaipur bowling attack. Munaf Patel's two early strikes put the home side under pressure and the runs were never easy coming with Sohail Tanvir showing his mettle once again. [2219 hrs IST]
Delhi back to winning ways
Delhi revive flagging IPL campain
Delhi know their fate lies in their own hands in the last stretch of the IPL.
Asif in danger of missing rest of IPL
SLC at loggerheads with selectors
Trouble brewing in Sri Lanka ahead of India tour
Local newspaper Daily Mirror has learnt of a 'fear of dictatorship'.
Jeers for cheers
Cheerleaders asked to leave, allege racial bias
Girls were reportedly asked to leave because of their skin colour.
'I miss playing international cricket'
Wizard Warne considering Test return
The leg-spinner to consider comeback if Australian team needs him.
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Exchange students
The IPL has given young players the opportunity to interact with their elders and betters - both from India and overseas
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan
May 20, 2008
VRV Singh is among the many young Indian players who have benefited from sharing a dressing room with overseas cricketers in the IPL © AFP
It was the penultimate over of the Delhi Daredevils' innings and Punjab's VRV Singh, as he had done while bowling in the death through the tournament, was trying to get every ball in the blockhole. The first, which ended up a low full-toss, was turned to short fine leg by Virender Sehwag; the second, which Tillakaratne Dilshan tried to pull, was an attempted yorker that turned into a beamer down leg side; and the third, which Dilshan paddled past short fine leg, was another low full-toss.
That was when Mahela Jayawardene, fielding at deep third man, decided to run halfway across the field to have a word with the bowler and captain. As someone who captains Dilshan in the Sri Lankan team, it was obvious Jayawardene saw through his plan. Fine leg was pushed back, three full-ish balls followed, the line was controlled according to how Dilshan moved in the crease, and the remainder of the over produced just three. In a game that was decided by six runs, it was a crucial over.
There are many reasons for Punjab's ascendancy to second spot in the IPL - balanced side, strong bowling attack, good mix of Indian and foreign talent - but tactics have played a big part.
Specials Features >>
Exchange students
The IPL has given young players the opportunity to interact with their elders and betters - both from India and overseas
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan
May 20, 2008
VRV Singh is among the many young Indian players who have benefited from sharing a dressing room with overseas cricketers in the IPL © AFP
It was the penultimate over of the Delhi Daredevils' innings and Punjab's VRV Singh, as he had done while bowling in the death through the tournament, was trying to get every ball in the blockhole. The first, which ended up a low full-toss, was turned to short fine leg by Virender Sehwag; the second, which Tillakaratne Dilshan tried to pull, was an attempted yorker that turned into a beamer down leg side; and the third, which Dilshan paddled past short fine leg, was another low full-toss.
That was when Mahela Jayawardene, fielding at deep third man, decided to run halfway across the field to have a word with the bowler and captain. As someone who captains Dilshan in the Sri Lankan team, it was obvious Jayawardene saw through his plan. Fine leg was pushed back, three full-ish balls followed, the line was controlled according to how Dilshan moved in the crease, and the remainder of the over produced just three. In a game that was decided by six runs, it was a crucial over.
There are many reasons for Punjab's ascendancy to second spot in the IPL - balanced side, strong bowling attack, good mix of Indian and foreign talent - but tactics have played a big part.
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