Pakistan Plan IPL Equivalent

Posted by Ashok on Apr 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement Pakistan’s players have not been a part of the IPL since its inaugural season, but the PCB has plans to launch their own equivalent of the Twenty20 tournament, though they have admitted it will not be possible to host it in Pakistan. Instead, they want to host the tournament in Dubai, where Pakistan have played one-day internationals against Australia and South Africa, and the latter in a Test... 

Sri Lanka orders Players Back Home IPL

Posted by Ashok on Apr 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement The club versus country row has flared up again. Sri Lankan cricketers who are involved in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League have been ordered back home for training ahead of next month’s tour of England. Sri Lanka will be touring the UK for a 63-day tour involving three Tests and five ODIs in England and an ODI each against Scotland and Ireland in Edinburgh. Sri Lanka Sports... 

IPL 4 Kicks Off With a Colourful Opening Ceremony

Posted by Ashok on Apr 09, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement A spectacular and vibrant opening ceremony, showcasing a huge dash of Bollywoood-style entertainment, on Friday marked the launch of the fourth edition of the IPL, the Twenty20 extravaganza which has gained immense popularity since its inception. IPL 4 Kicks Off With a Colourful Opening Ceremony IPL 4 Kicks Off With a Colourful Opening Ceremony The evening sky over the M A Chidambaram stadium... 

Allow Pakistan Players Back into IPL (Afridi)

Posted by Ashok on Apr 08, 2011 | 1 Comment

Advertisement Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan captain, has said called on the IPL to include Pakistan players with relations between the two countries steadily improving. Shahid Afridi Pakistan played India in the World Cup semi-final in Mohali, a game watched by Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Gilani on the invitation of his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh, who was also present. “It is high time the Pakistani... 

Dhoni Highest Insured in IPL 2011 (34 Crore Rs)

Posted by Ashok on Apr 07, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is the highest earning cricketer in the world, is the most heavily insured player for the forthcomingIndian Premier League T20 tournament which begins on April 8. Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni An insurance firm official confirmed that the Indian captain, who led CSK to victory in IPL 3, has been insured for Rs 34 crore... 

Sri Lanka Premier League Cricket in Near Future(Ratnayake)

Posted by Ashok on Apr 04, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement There is a move to introduce premier league cricket tournaments in Sri Lanka in the near future. This is a move to take the game of cricket to the next stage in a country of millions of cricket lovers. Lanka Premier League Asian Tribune was in touch with C.B. Ratnayake, the Minister of Sports, who said that he has plans to promote all sports in the country in general and cricket in particular. C.B.... 

Nokia Renews Contract with Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 4

Posted by Ashok on Apr 02, 2011 | 1 Comment

Advertisement Nokia India today said it has renewed its contract as the principal sponsor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the team co-owned by Bollywood actor Sharukh Khan . Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 4 “Nokia India has announced the renewal of its association with KKR for the fourth year. It will continue as the principal sponsor of the team,” Nokia India said in a statement. As a part of... 

Police to Supervise IPL Match Security

Posted by Ashok on Apr 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement The police will supervise security arrangements during the seven IPL matches to be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur from this month. A meeting was held at the secretariat building on Friday to discuss the security arrangements. IPL 2011 The meeting was attended by senior home department officers, RCA officials, police and other administration officers. Seven matches which will be... 

IPL Promises to Return Eager Crowds to the Ground

Posted by Ashok on Apr 01, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement What if the big sporting event is over, cricket fever lives on as Tricity is looking forward to Indian Premier League’s Season-IV, matches for which would be played at PCA Stadium, Mohali. IPL Charged up after the success of India versus Pakistan, cricket fans are eagerly waiting for a chance to get their tickets for these T-20 matches. ”I could not get the semi-final ticket for... 

IPL 4 2011 Schedule

Posted by Ashok on Apr 01, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Advertisement IPL 2011 is scheduled to start in first week of april . It should begin a few days after World cup ends. Lalit Modi has been sacked and 2 teams which very removed are back again now after court intervention ( Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab ) . Kochi cricket team has come out of all problems.Now it looks as if 10 teams are going to play. So the number of matches are going to be increased. IPL...