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.
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Friday, March 12
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 12 Mar 2010 04:31 PM IST
by
deepak
on Fri 12 Mar 2010 03:10 PM IST
Mumbai, Mar 12 : Union Agriculture Minister and President-elect of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Sharad Pawar will not attend the opening ceremony of the third edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament that kicks off on Friday evening at the D Y Patil Stadium here.
by
deepak
on Fri 12 Mar 2010 03:08 PM IST
Mumbai, Mar. 12 : The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become an emblem of India’s aspiration to be a recognised world power in all, if not, most spheres.In a country of 1.2 billion people, most of whom are bonkers about cricket, the IPL is a symbol of everything they want India to become -- a true global power.
by
deepak
on Fri 12 Mar 2010 02:59 PM IST
Dubai, Mar.12 : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) application against the Indian Premier League (IPL) for snubbing Pakistani cricketers, saying it can not take action against any domestic association.
by
deepak
on Fri 12 Mar 2010 02:57 PM IST
Mumbai, Mar 12 : The third edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament will kick off on Friday evening with the defending champions-Deccan Chargers taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match at the D Y Patil Stadium here. Thursday, March 11
by
deepak
on Thu 11 Mar 2010 07:28 PM IST
New Delhi, March 11 : With only a day left for the start of the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the bosses of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament and an umbrella organisation of the country's news channels are yet to sort out the thorny issues that threaten the event not finding any space on the news channels.
by
deepak
on Thu 11 Mar 2010 06:31 PM IST
New Delhi, March 11 : Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, who was Thursday appointed as the goodwill ambassador for UNAIDS in India, will create awareness against AIDS along with the members of her Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 11 Mar 2010 05:40 PM IST
Preity Zinta, co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab, Thursday said her team has "strong will" and "enough fire" to win the third edition of the T-20 tournament that begins Friday.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 11 Mar 2010 05:36 PM IST
Former Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden Thursday formally launched the evolutionary "Mongoose" bat that has a longer handle and smaller blade but a bigger sweet spot than the conventional cricket bat.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 11 Mar 2010 04:41 PM IST
Adam Gilchrist has backed comments by Damien Martyn that suggest Australian cricket bosses are applying double standards when it comes to assessing security threats on the subcontinent. He said adequate security measures are in place for the Indian Premier League (IPL). Monday, March 8
by
deepak
on Mon 08 Mar 2010 04:26 PM IST
Wellington, Mar 8 : New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond is all set to declare himself available for the Indian Premier League, starting on March 12.New Zealand Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills’ said Bond will declare himself available for the upcoming IPL-3. Sunday, March 7
by
deepak
on Sun 07 Mar 2010 05:12 PM IST
Mumbai, March 7 The Indian Premier League (IPL) bids for the new two new franchises will be held afresh after two weeks as the bidders objected to some of the financial clauses which were not there at the time of the bidding for the first edition Saturday, March 6
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 06 Mar 2010 06:35 PM IST
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has decided against bidding for an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise to be sold at a minimum base price of 225 million dollars. Thursday, March 4
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 04 Mar 2010 06:28 PM IST
India bowling coach Eric Simmons has been appointed Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach ahead of the third edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning March 12.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Thu 04 Mar 2010 11:33 AM IST
In the wake of the upcoming third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), softdrink brand Mountain Dew Wednesday announced a campaign offering an opportunity to its consumers to play a friendly match against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) team. Wednesday, March 3
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 03 Mar 2010 03:12 PM IST
New Zealand''s cricketers are likely to take part in the third edition of the Indian Premier League after getting a positive security details report.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 03 Mar 2010 01:50 PM IST
More Australian players are likely to follow Brett Lee, Damien Martyn and Shane Warne who are en route to play in the Indian Premier League as security tensions ease.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 03 Mar 2010 01:45 PM IST
Australian fast bowler Brett Lee believes that a successful comeback to cricket in the Indian Premier League is the first step to reclaiming his position in the national team for the Twenty20 and the 2011 50-over World Cup. Tuesday, March 2
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 02 Mar 2010 04:49 PM IST
Australian all-rounder Cameron White will consider delaying his stint with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Bangalore Royal Challengers, so that he can lead Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final. Monday, March 1
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 01 Mar 2010 02:01 PM IST
Many cinema halls around the country have decided to create a stadium-like atmosphere by screening live the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. Sunday, February 28
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 28 Feb 2010 04:32 PM IST
Federation of International Cricketers'' Associations (FICA) chief Tim May has warned of mass withdrawals from next month''s Indian Premier League (IPL) because of security fears.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 28 Feb 2010 12:57 PM IST
Australian cricketers are set to play in the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade official delivered a secret briefing to players in Christchurch yesterday. Saturday, February 27
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 27 Feb 2010 09:18 PM IST
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan Saturday said he would sing and dance to cheer his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team during all the seven matches at Eden Gardens in the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) next month. Friday, February 26
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 26 Feb 2010 01:09 PM IST
The Indian Premier League organisers attempts to impose stringent media-accreditation guidelines could result in international news agencies boycotting the Twenty20 tournament for the second time in three years.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 26 Feb 2010 01:08 PM IST
Former Test star Damien Martyns charge that the Australian Cricketers Association was applying double standards in assessing the security threat for the IPL have been dismissed by the ACA chief. Thursday, February 25
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 08:03 PM IST
Spin legend Shane Warne Thursday denied having a heated argument with Ricky Ponting over participation of Australian cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 04:56 PM IST
English cricket chiefs at the MCC confirmed on Thursday that they could join a consortium looking to buy an IPL franchise.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 03:52 PM IST
Player unions from Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa are pressing for a more adequate outline of security at the Indian Premier League despite T20 tournament chiefs accusation that the players representatives were using a security thre
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 03:50 PM IST
The Australian Cricketers Association has been accused of applying double standards in the handling Australian cricketers going to play in terrorist danger areas in India.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 02:13 PM IST
South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith has raised concerns over security issues during forthcoming Indian Premiere Leagues (IPL) third edition.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 02:04 PM IST
At least one Australian player is looking to hire a private bodyguard to shadow him for the third edition of the Indian Premier League.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 25 Feb 2010 02:01 PM IST
Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi launched a snide attack on Australian captain Ricky Ponting, saying that he is trying to prevent other Australian players from taking part because he was dropped from the Kolkata Knight Riders side. Wednesday, February 24
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 08:19 PM IST
Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi Wednesday accused Australian captain Ricky Ponting of putting pressure on his fellow players to skip the third edition of the Twenty20 league beginning March 12.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 05:05 PM IST
New Zealand pacer Shane Bond is keeping an open mind on playing in the Indian Premier League despite the lucrative Twenty20 tournament being targeted by terror threats.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 03:10 PM IST
Former Australian Test cricketer Geoff Lawson will fly to India tomorrow to start a coaching stint despite security threats to the Indian Premier League.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 03:01 PM IST
Australian cricketers, who stand to lose millions of dollars if they dont participate in the IPL, clashed with skipper Ricky Ponting during the meeting held at a Sydney hotel to brief them about security during the Twenty20 tournament.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 02:58 PM IST
Security expert Reg Dickasons report on the threat to the IPL says that while the security plans are sufficient on paper, the Indian state governments are yet to commit to providing the required police numbers which is the primary concern for the Australia. Tuesday, February 23
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 08:53 PM IST
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.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 05:48 PM IST
In a bid to avoid power wastage, a Howrah-based civil society group has moved the Supreme Court for rescheduling the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, beginning March 12, during the day instead of night time.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 05:34 PM IST
The participation of Australian cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next month was uncertain following a crisis meeting here between players and managers over the security situation, an official said.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 05:16 PM IST
Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners are continuing to plan for the tournament, which begins in Mumbai on March 12.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 04:07 PM IST
Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi has sought assuage fears of players'' boycott of the third edition of the tournament to be held in India from March 12 by saying that he has spoken to all the foreign parties concerned and reassured
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 03:19 PM IST
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has confirmed that players are concerned about their security during the Indian Premier League.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 03:18 PM IST
With the security of international players in India under scrutiny, the Australian Cricketers'' Association (ACA) has decided to hand over a list of safety demands to the authorities of Indian Premier League (IPL) for the tournament, which starts on
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 03:17 PM IST
The New Zealand Cricket Players Association manager Heath Mills insists that it''s too early to talk of a mass withdrawal from the Indian Premier League despite threats from a terror outfit and an independent report on the reality of that danger.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 03:15 PM IST
New Zealand cricketers involvement in the Indian Premier League is in serious doubt after their players'' association recommended a pull out from the tournament, which starts on March 12. Monday, February 22
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 22 Feb 2010 07:04 PM IST
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.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 22 Feb 2010 07:02 PM IST
Several sports organisations of Orissa have come together to oppose Kalinga Sena, a fringe outfit in Orissa, for threatening to disrupt the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in Cuttack. Sunday, February 21
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 21 Feb 2010 09:36 PM IST
England, Australia and South African cricket boards have washed their hands of the safety of players in India, warning them to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at their own risk.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 21 Feb 2010 01:59 PM IST
Former Australian cricketer Darren Berry has voiced concern over how certain Australian players have elected to put their lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) responsibilities ahead of the Sheffield Shield tournament. Saturday, February 20
by
deepak
on Sat 20 Feb 2010 09:51 PM IST
Melbourne, Feb.20 : Australian security expert Reg Dickason is the most-wanted man in international cricket in the wake of terrorist threats targeting sportsmen in India.The England and Wales Cricket Board has hired Dickason to ensure the side''''s safety during the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
by
deepak
on Sat 20 Feb 2010 09:41 PM IST
Melbourne, Feb 20 : Australian fast bowler Dirk Nannes, a highly valued member of the Indian Premier League’s Delhi Daredevils side, has elected to put his IPL responsibilities ahead of the Sheffield Shield tournament.
by
deepak
on Sat 20 Feb 2010 09:34 PM IST
Melbourne, Feb 20: The third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is under siege, with the international players’ association warning that some members will not participate in the tournament as they are concerned about the Al-Qaida threat. Friday, February 19
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 05:13 PM IST
Australian Test great and former India coach Greg Chappell hoped international players wouldn''t be scared off by the Kashmiri terrorist threats aimed at foreigners.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 04:58 PM IST
England players are awaiting a security report as concern over terrorism threat grows from the Professional Cricketers Association, and could determine their participation or non participation in the third edition of the Indian Premier League.
by
deepak
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 12:43 PM IST
Lahore, Feb 19 : The fourth edition of the Indian Premier League will see the participation of Pakistani players and two new teams would take part in that event, according to IPL commissioner Lalith Modi.Two new franchises will be included in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after taking the number of participating teams to 10. Thursday, February 18
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 05:22 PM IST
Kalinga Sena, a fringe political outfit in Orissa, Thursday set four conditions for allowing IPL matches to be played in the state's Barabati stadium next month and threatened to disrupt them if their demands, including not allowing Australians to pl
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 01:40 PM IST
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has said his countrys intelligence agencies are closely working with their Indian counterparts to ensure foolproof security for the forthcoming international sporting events in India. Wednesday, February 17
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 08:52 PM IST
Shane Warne says threats of a terrorist attack have him thinking twice about playing in this year's Indian Premier League, reports said on Thursday.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 05:04 PM IST
The world's most cash rich cricket tournament is going green. In the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a cricketer would be appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the environment and tips would be flashed on screen to help reduce the
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 03:48 PM IST
Dozens of television news channels across India will boycott the glitzy Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament due to what they said were arbitrary media restrictions.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 02:32 PM IST
After the Indian Premier League (IPL) rescheduled two matches of the Deccan Chargers in Cuttack, the Orissa Cricket Association (OCA) is getting geared up to welcome the IPL at Barabati Stadium.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 01:19 PM IST
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).
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 01:17 PM IST
England spinner Graeme Swann is happy over reports of a Premier League football club buying an Indian Premier League team, provided it is not Sunderland.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 01:16 PM IST
Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke is confident that his IPL-bound team-mates will receive good security advice from the cricket authorities. Tuesday, February 16
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 08:48 PM IST
After several rounds of talks, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has agreed to schedule two matches of the Deccan Chargers team in Cuttack.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 16 Feb 2010 05:08 PM IST
Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi has said one of the British Premier League''s top football club''s has expressed an interest in buying one of the two franchises to be sold at a base price of 225 million dollars over the coming week. Monday, February 15
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 08:11 PM IST
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray again warned that his party would not allow Australian cricketers to play during the upcoming Indian Premier League season three.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 07:05 PM IST
Miffed at their matches being moved out of Andhra Pradesh, defending champions Deccan Chargers have threatened to sue Indian Premier League (IPL) if their matches are not brought back to Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 05:29 PM IST
The Australian hockey team's travel plans for the New Delhi World Cup remain unchanged in spite of Saturday's terror bombing in western Indian city Pune whereas Cricket Australia (CA) awaits the advice of its private security agency before clearing.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 12:52 PM IST
Indian origin cricket administrator of New South Wales, Dr Gorur Krishna Harinath alias Harry, has asked the Australian players to play in the Indian Premier League and not be worried by Shiv Senas threat to target them in retribution for attacks.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 15 Feb 2010 12:03 PM IST
The Pune terror attack has once again brought back the spotlight on security during the Indian Premier League, with Cricket Australia investigating the attack and threat posed to their players while they play in India. Sunday, February 14
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 14 Feb 2010 02:17 PM IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) board''s decision not to allow IPL matches to be played in Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam, the home to the Deccan Chargers, in response to the Telangana agitation, has sparked outrage across Andhra Pradesh and in Hyderabad. Saturday, February 13
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 07:24 PM IST
Indian Premier League (IPL) supremo Lalit Modi tweeted Saturday that all Deccan Chargers' games have been moved out of Andhra Pradesh due to political unrest over the Telangana issue.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 07:15 PM IST
The Indian cricket board's cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is actually helping teams like South Africa to adapt better to conditions here and become efficient players of spin, a traditional trump card for India, feels captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 01:56 PM IST
Rising Australian all-rounder Steven Smith has signed on with the Bangalore Royal Challengers for the third edition of the Indian Premier League.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 12:43 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravinder Jadeja will not play in the third edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament as the IPL has imposed a ban on him for violating the Code of Conduct.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 12:37 PM IST
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan tried to calm a row in India linked to the premiere Friday of his new movie about the treatment of Muslims after the September 11 attacks amid threats of violent protests. Wednesday, February 10
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 10 Feb 2010 06:20 PM IST
The Hero Group has not acquired Kings XI Punjab, one of the eight franchisees of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket tournament, the company as well as Preity Zinta, the co-owner of the team, clarified Wednesday.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 10 Feb 2010 05:04 PM IST
The Andhra Pradesh government has asked the Deccan Chargers team not to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament if the inaugural match is not held in Hyderabad as per the original schedule.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 10 Feb 2010 02:54 PM IST
Hero Group of the Munjals Wednesday denied reports that it has acquired Kings XI Punjab, one of the eight franchisees of Indian Premier League T20 cricket tournament.
by
Rakesh Saini
on Wed 10 Feb 2010 02:53 PM IST
Hero Honda Motors Limited, the Worlds single largest two-wheeler motorcycle company has reportedly bought Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings Kings XI Punjab for a staggering sum of 260 million dollars. Tuesday, February 9
by
Rakesh Saini
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 07:29 PM IST
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is likely to oppose Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hampshire.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 12:14 PM IST
Shane Warne said he wished he was 20 years younger as he helped unveil plans for a new global Twenty20 alliance.
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Tue 09 Feb 2010 12:12 PM IST
Shane Warne has urged his fellow Australians to play in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite threats from an Indian political party. Monday, February 8
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 06:16 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Monday joined forces with Hampshire, Cape Cobras, Trinidad and a yet-to-be-confirmed Australia state team for a global alliance here at Lord's. Sunday, February 7
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Sun 07 Feb 2010 06:59 PM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Sunday met Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray to urge him not to oppose the participation of Australian cricketers in the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Friday, February 5
by
Pankaj Mishra
on Fri 05 Feb 2010 02:56 PM IST
He was a player no one wanted, but now is the hottest star in Twenty20. West Indian Kieron Pollard still maintains some old-fashioned values that many traditionalists would find hard to reconcile. |
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