Kochi Tuskers Kerala is a new team in Indian Premier League. Management changed the team name from "Kochi Indi Commandos" to "Kochi Tuskers Kerala" - thanks to pressure from fans. It will be a big surprise if this team reaches even quarter-finals.   IPL Cochin (Kochi) Franchisee Profile:   Team Name: Kochi Tuskers Kerala   IPL entry: 2011   Franchisee owner: Rendezvous Sports bought Cochin IPL franchisee for 1,533 crore ($333.33 million).  Official website: http://www.kochiteam.com/  Official facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialKochiIPL   Stadium: Edakochi stadium.  Principal Sponsor: Federal Bank   Kochi Tuskers Kerala IPL T20 Cricket team profile:    Coach: Geoff Lawson  Captain: Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)  Highlight: It is always in controversies - from shareholding pattern to naming the team name.   Kochi IPL team players:    S.NoCricketer NameCountryPrice     Batsmen:       1. Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 6.8 crore 2. VVS Laxman India (Hyderabad) 1.8 crore 3. Brad Hodge Australia 1.9 crore 4. Owais Shah England 92 Lakh 5. Michael Klinger Australia 34.5 Lakh 6. Kedar Jadhav Maharashtra  7. Raiphi Gomez Kerala 10 Lakh          All-Rounders:       1. Steven Smith Australia 92 Lakh 2. Ravindra Jadeja Jamnagar 4.3 crore 3. Thisara Perera Sri Lanka 36.1 Lakh 4. John Hastings Australia 9.2 … [Read more...]