We keep hearing about how important the IPL is for Indian cricket and for nurturing Indian talent. Yards of column space have been devoted to how the tournament enables young Indian cricketers to rub shoulders with the best of the world.
Well, if it is that important, why has the Indian cricket team for the 2020 [...]
The IPL was moved to South Africa this year because of the elections being held in India. At that time, the supporters of the IPL cried foul at Indian politicians, accusing them of being scared that the IPL would keep crowds away from their political rallies. Of course, they also added that the IPL would [...]
I’ve been proven wrong the entire day. Here I was thinking that the Daredevils and Super Kings gave us a nerve wrecker. Boy was I ever wrong! What followed was even more of a roller coaster. Even with no particular favourite, I couldn’t help yelping and squealing especially towards the end of the Knight Rider’s chase. [...]
Actually it wasn’t just a nail biter, I think I probably chewed half my fingers off watching this game. Ladies and gentlemen we finally have the sort of twenty20 game that the IPL is supposed to be all about.
The Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils is beyond a doubt the most exciting game of the torunament so far. It [...]
If you, like me, are finding it difficult to sit through the endless (and pointless) discussions before, between and after every match, not too mention, the even more pointless discussions and continuous reruns of the (rather tepid) opening ceremony that we have to suffer through during the rain delays, well there seems to be a [...]
When the first innings of the 2009 edition of the IPL concluded, Sachin Tendulkar was still unbeaten at 59, as his team, the Mumbai Indians, ran up a “par for the course” score of 165 in their allotted 20 overs. What was, however, surprising was that Tendulkar faced a mere 49 deliveries for his knock. [...]
We know by now that coach John Buchanan has announced a decision to field up to five captains during IPL season 2. Sourav Ganguly would be given the baton for only a few matches.
But a news flash on Rediff.com today announced Ganguly being dropped as captain altogether. It was just a headline on the home [...]
It was easy for the Indian Government to go Pakistan bashing when the Lankans came under fire, literally, while touring that country. What about a similar risk posed to cricketers in India?
No such concerns here. All those who come to play here will be safe. If they are allowed to come. With all the security [...]
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