Hamstring injury rules Smith out of IPL finals
Mumbai: The Rajasthan Royals suffered a blow ahead of the Indian Premier League finals tomorrow with South African captain and opener Graeme Smith ruled out of the match due to a hamstring injury.
"Unfortunately, he (Smith) is out for tomorrow's game. We have to make the big decision to make on who will open the innings with Swapnil (Asnodkar)," Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne said today at an event organised by Advanced Hair Studio, of which he is a brand ambassador.
"Younis Khan and Kamran Akmal come to my mind as being likely to open in the finals," Warne said.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Miandad gives a thumbs down to Pak version of IPL
Karachi, May 26 (PTI) As the Pakistan Cricket Board ponders on holding its own version of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad denounced the idea saying such a move would destroy the game in the country.Miandad said the IPL is nothing but entertainment and lacks quality."The involvement of too much money will destroy the game of cricket. It (IPL) lacks quality and a cricketer can never get the confidence he needs as a player. Even the greatest of bowlers cannot do anything about conceding sixes and fours," Miandad told the 'Dawn'.The former Pakistan coach insisted five-day cricket not twenty20 was the real test of a player's ability as there was the latter does not require players to showcase their technique.PTI
Karachi, May 26 (PTI) As the Pakistan Cricket Board ponders on holding its own version of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad denounced the idea saying such a move would destroy the game in the country.Miandad said the IPL is nothing but entertainment and lacks quality."The involvement of too much money will destroy the game of cricket. It (IPL) lacks quality and a cricketer can never get the confidence he needs as a player. Even the greatest of bowlers cannot do anything about conceding sixes and fours," Miandad told the 'Dawn'.The former Pakistan coach insisted five-day cricket not twenty20 was the real test of a player's ability as there was the latter does not require players to showcase their technique.PTI
Mohali IPL mess reaches a new low
Mohali: With the Punjab police demanding that nearly Rs.18 million be deposited with it for pending dues of security cover provided for cricket matches at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here, ties between the security force and the district administration on one side and the PCA and Indian Premier League (IPL) Mohali franchise on the other have hit a new low.
A terse communication from the Mohali district police chief R.S. Khatra to the deputy commissioner on Sunday has demanded that the security dues be realised from PCA before the next IPL match to be played here on Tuesday failing which no security will be provided for the last IPL match to be played here.
The Mohali police has been stationing between 500 to 1,000 security personnel at IPL matches here. Seven matches were to be played here this IPL season and only one remains to be played, the one on Tuesday. The crucial tie is between the home team and IPL's top team Rajasthan Royals.
The war of words and letter between the police and the IPL franchise, Kings XI Punjab - jointly owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and her industrialist beau Ness Wadia and two other businessmen - have hit a new low with Khatra moving an official communication complaining to the district and state top brass of the 'misbeaviour' and 'insult' heaped on him by Wadia.
Mohali: With the Punjab police demanding that nearly Rs.18 million be deposited with it for pending dues of security cover provided for cricket matches at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here, ties between the security force and the district administration on one side and the PCA and Indian Premier League (IPL) Mohali franchise on the other have hit a new low.
A terse communication from the Mohali district police chief R.S. Khatra to the deputy commissioner on Sunday has demanded that the security dues be realised from PCA before the next IPL match to be played here on Tuesday failing which no security will be provided for the last IPL match to be played here.
The Mohali police has been stationing between 500 to 1,000 security personnel at IPL matches here. Seven matches were to be played here this IPL season and only one remains to be played, the one on Tuesday. The crucial tie is between the home team and IPL's top team Rajasthan Royals.
The war of words and letter between the police and the IPL franchise, Kings XI Punjab - jointly owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and her industrialist beau Ness Wadia and two other businessmen - have hit a new low with Khatra moving an official communication complaining to the district and state top brass of the 'misbeaviour' and 'insult' heaped on him by Wadia.
IPL – from cricket to business
As we head into the homestretch of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament, it is perhaps as good a time as any to look back on the past five weeks that, to say the last, have been tumultuous. For sure, cricket has taken a new course and it will never be the same again.
As a concept, the IPL has given the local player a taste of international stage - rubbing shoulders with the stars, playing in front of massive crowds and of course, the Media exposure. To an extent, it has fast-forwarded their careers, though I will be the first to admit that performances in T20 are at best indicators to one’s ability and potential, and nothing more
Of course, the purists are still frowning on the “peripherals” or the so-called entertainment elements that have been used to “dress up” the tournament. For many, it has been a culture shock of sorts, but then, they are in the minority, like it or not. The paying public is not complaining.
“For me, cricket is secondary. I am here to have a good time. It is far better than going to a pub and getting tanked up. It is cheaper to attend an IPL game, listen to some music, dance a bit and generally have some fun with friends. Of course, there is cricket and the sixes. But for me, it is pure entertainment,” said Rajeev, a techie employed with one of the software companies on the OMR.
As we head into the homestretch of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament, it is perhaps as good a time as any to look back on the past five weeks that, to say the last, have been tumultuous. For sure, cricket has taken a new course and it will never be the same again.
As a concept, the IPL has given the local player a taste of international stage - rubbing shoulders with the stars, playing in front of massive crowds and of course, the Media exposure. To an extent, it has fast-forwarded their careers, though I will be the first to admit that performances in T20 are at best indicators to one’s ability and potential, and nothing more
Of course, the purists are still frowning on the “peripherals” or the so-called entertainment elements that have been used to “dress up” the tournament. For many, it has been a culture shock of sorts, but then, they are in the minority, like it or not. The paying public is not complaining.
“For me, cricket is secondary. I am here to have a good time. It is far better than going to a pub and getting tanked up. It is cheaper to attend an IPL game, listen to some music, dance a bit and generally have some fun with friends. Of course, there is cricket and the sixes. But for me, it is pure entertainment,” said Rajeev, a techie employed with one of the software companies on the OMR.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Buchanan vows to make Knight Riders the best franchise
New Delhi: It may be all over for Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but their Australian coach John Buchanan has vowed to make them the "best team" in the coming seasons.
At the launch of his book "If Better is Possible", Buchanan made it clear that every team should have its history and Knight Riders will create its own and also set benchmarks.
"I want to develop the team as the best franchise team. We are also looking for the right people and talent. There is the Bollywood aura but then we don't have history. We are the ones to initiate and set benchmarks," he said.
The Knight Riders made a brilliant start in the IPL but lost way after the departure of key players Brendon McCullum and Ricky Ponting. Buchanan, however, feels that it was Knight Riders' failure to perform well in the first six overs that was the main cause of their downfall.
New Delhi: It may be all over for Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but their Australian coach John Buchanan has vowed to make them the "best team" in the coming seasons.
At the launch of his book "If Better is Possible", Buchanan made it clear that every team should have its history and Knight Riders will create its own and also set benchmarks.
"I want to develop the team as the best franchise team. We are also looking for the right people and talent. There is the Bollywood aura but then we don't have history. We are the ones to initiate and set benchmarks," he said.
The Knight Riders made a brilliant start in the IPL but lost way after the departure of key players Brendon McCullum and Ricky Ponting. Buchanan, however, feels that it was Knight Riders' failure to perform well in the first six overs that was the main cause of their downfall.
National teams do not need coaches: Warne
Chennai: Shane Warne was anything but ambiguous when he declared with typical finality that national teams do not need coaches, but teams at the first-class and domestic levels need them.
While virtually dashing any speculation about taking up a coaching assignment with a national team, Warne was responding to a query about his dual role as coach and captain of the Rajasthan Royals.
"I am basically a captain who is helping out the team by putting my first-class experience to good use. But otherwise, coach-cum-captain is just a title. I am lucky to have guys like Jeremy Snape and Darren Barry who work things out in the backroom," said Warne who is here for the game against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
Chennai: Shane Warne was anything but ambiguous when he declared with typical finality that national teams do not need coaches, but teams at the first-class and domestic levels need them.
While virtually dashing any speculation about taking up a coaching assignment with a national team, Warne was responding to a query about his dual role as coach and captain of the Rajasthan Royals.
"I am basically a captain who is helping out the team by putting my first-class experience to good use. But otherwise, coach-cum-captain is just a title. I am lucky to have guys like Jeremy Snape and Darren Barry who work things out in the backroom," said Warne who is here for the game against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
We have done our job, time to pray: Sehwag
New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag said the team had done their job after beating Mumbai Indians here on Saturday in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match and now was the time to pray for a semi-final berth.
Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, placed third, fourth and fifth respectively in the IPL standings, are fighting for two semifinal spots with the top two teams, Rajasthan Royal and Kings XI Punjab, already making the cut.
Man of the Match Dinesh Karthik said he was happy to help his team win the crucial game.
New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag said the team had done their job after beating Mumbai Indians here on Saturday in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match and now was the time to pray for a semi-final berth.
Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, placed third, fourth and fifth respectively in the IPL standings, are fighting for two semifinal spots with the top two teams, Rajasthan Royal and Kings XI Punjab, already making the cut.
Man of the Match Dinesh Karthik said he was happy to help his team win the crucial game.
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