The first semi final in IPL 3 sees the Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. The fact these two meet in the semis comes as a surprise to many, who thought they’d only lock horns in the final. Mumbai are favourites after topping the table but any side with Bangalore’s batting line-up [...]
First IPL Semi-final preview: Mumbai Vs Bangalore
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
IPL 2010 Semi-finalists
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Introduction:
This year in the Indian Premier League the points table has been different from other years because 7 teams were in contention with only a few matches to go to make the semi finals and only 1 team were not winning too many games. Mumbai was the inform team during this IPL with them having [...]
BCCI: Time for Reform
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
IPL commissioner Mr. Lalit Modi, who was instrumental in creating the ’Indian Premier League’ seems to have created a Frankenstein’s monster . The very IPL which brought him name and fame may now cause his downfall. One doesn’t know the truth. Modi is being accused by all and sundry of misdemeanours of all kinds – [...]
IPL Teams and Bollywood ownership – Jinxed
April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Things just don’t seem to be working out for IPL teams owned by Bollywood actors, a fact very noticeable in the 3rd edition of the Indian Premier League. Is it just a coincidence that all the 3 teams languishing at the bottom of the points table have Bollywood stars as owners/stake holders or are such [...]
IPL semi-finals shifted from Bangalore to Mumbai
April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The IPL governing council on Sunday decided to move out the semi-final matches of the Twenty-20 tournament from Bangalore to Navi Mumbai due to security concerns. The decision was taken in the wake of the two low-intensity bomb blasts that occurred outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday ahead of the clash between the Royal Challengers [...]
IPL Game: Delhi Vs Hyderabad
April 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sunday’s second IPL game is a straightforward affair in which the winners are guaranteed a place in the semi-finals. Pre tournament favourites Delhi will take on reigning champions Deccan. This is a fascinating contest between two teams who have got their acts together in time to be in with a chance of the semi-finals.
Venue and [...]
Preview: Mumbai Indians Vs Royal Challengers
April 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“Two giants of the game – Tendulkar and Kallis – come together when Royal Challengers and the Mumbai Indians meet in Bangalore on Saturday.
Venue and Conditions:
The first game of the day takes place at the M Chinnaswamy stadium as the Bangalore Royal Chargers host the Mumbai Indians. The average first innings score at the [...]
IPL 2010 Awards on April 23
April 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
From this year onwards, best performers in IPL tournament will receive awards and organisers want to conduct this annual award ceremony in the range of Oscars. Many celebrities from Bollywood and cricket will attend this prestigious function. There will be critic’s choice awards and jury awards.
IPL 2010 Awards ceremony:
Hosts: Shahrukh Khan & Karan Johar
Location: Grand [...]
IPL match preview: Hyderabad Vs Chennai
April 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
The reigning champions secured a vital win on Thursday to halt a nightmare run of form. But they are still some way from breaking into the top four. They will take on the Chennai Super Kings in a vital IPL game in Napur on Saturday. Both sides have semi final aspirations but the Super Kings [...]
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IPL: Tales of money, politics and family
Time was when the grouses against IPL were that it resulted in players being overworked, that the cheerleaders’ costumes were against Indian culture and that the focus was on film stars instead of cricket. This was baby talk compared to the issues being raised now. Now we know that the IPL Commissioner’s brother-in-law has a [...]