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'Test captaincy is an honour, I am ready for it'

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:07:30 GMT

Having led the Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title, Gautam Gambhir says he is ready to captain the India Test side. "It's the biggest honour. I am ready for it, ready for responsibility and challenges," Gambhir said.

Defaulting on carbon credit

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:13:57 GMT

An environment-friendly team, an otherworldly fluorescent green jersey to match the otherworldly T20 talents of Chris Gayle and a green revolution of a different kind. Rohit Bhaskar reports. Get your facts right

IPL ends in style, but loses sheen

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Season 5 of the Indian Premier League may have played out to packed stadiums, but from a business point of view, the tournament has failed to deliver as a prime-time television spectacle. Himani Chandna Gurtoo reports.

Frenzy descends on the streets of Kolkata

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:33:43 GMT

Frenzy descended on the streets as the city poured out in unprecedented numbers since Tuesday morning to celebrate the IPL win with chief minister Mamata Banerjee leading the plans to make the first win of the Kolkata Knight Riders a memorable event.

Shah Rukh's video strategy works wonders for KKR

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:02:39 GMT

Was it a motivational video that team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan showed to the Kolkata Knight Riders cricketers charge up the team hours before the Indian Premier League final? So says key players.

Bisla, the knight in shining armour

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:59:58 GMT

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL-winning batsman Manvinder Bisla had a special gift of his own for his wife - the IPL winner's trophy. Before boarding the return flight for Kolkata, Arpita revealed how this year she got the best birthday present of her life. Rohit Bhaskar reports.

Manvinder Bisla: IPL5 final hero who powered KKR to win title

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:16:37 GMT

Manvinder Bisla plays for Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy, and has played for three different franchises. Prior to his innings of a lifetime, Bisla's lone innings of note was an equally destructive 75 for Kings XI against RCB in IPL-III. Rohit Bhaskar reports. Bengal hails KKR, Mamata announces celebrations

A happy hunting ground for young fans

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:35:41 GMT

One way to grab attention is to turn up at IPL charity events wearing team jerseys; basically, something that makes the person stands out in the crowd. Debjeet Kundu writes.

Miffed domestic players rue lack of opportunities

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:16:46 GMT

Genuine domestic talent and Mumbai boys, Suryakumar Yadav and Dhawal Kulkarni, will surely not be looking for rest, having managed to play just a game apiece for the Mumbai Indians. Anand Sachar reports.

IPL still searching for its playoff magic

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:10:58 GMT

A nascent league like the IPL has yet to throw up playoff performances that can stand the test of time. Part of this is because in cricket performances in Tests and ODIs overshadow those in T20. Rohit Bhaskar writes.

Webster roped in to drive home a psychological point

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:36:42 GMT

Although the Indian Premier League has been beset by controversies, the cricket board is looking to rope in experts from the league to help improve the domestic cricket. As a step in that direction, the BCCI has invited Dr Rudi Webster, the renowned sports psychologist from the West Indies.

Board has no vision to rein in rogue agents

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:06:02 GMT

It's come out into the open now but the practice of agents luring players is an open secret. The Indian Premier League has only turned it into a flourishing business. Sanjjeev Karan Samyal reports.

Mishra’s family snaps ties with rest of the world

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:03:32 GMT

The TV sting operation may have blown the lid on the murkier side of the IPL but the families of the players under the scanner are being forced into self-imposed isolation. Firoz Mirza reports.

Farooq Abdullah asks Shahrukh Khan to keep his cool

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:20:01 GMT

Terming as "unfortunate" the spat between Shahrukh Khan and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials, Union minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday advised the Bollywood superstar to be a "little more calmer".

Sidhartha Mallya defends RCB player, claims 'victim' seeking 15 mins of fame

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:01:48 GMT

As Royal Challengers Bangalore player Luke Pomersbach is produced in a Delhi court for allegedly molesting an American woman, owner Vijay Mallya's son Sidhartha clarifies on the situation on his Twitter account.

Fifth IPL looks to put troubles behind it

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:28:38 GMT

The Indian Premier League faces a test of its popularity as the fifth edition of the money-spinning Twenty20 event gets under way this week amid concern about cricket fatigue among viewers.

Big money prompts bookies to attempt fixing

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:21:04 GMT

The Indian Premier League (IPL) starting on April 4 has big stakes involved when it comes to betting racket. Manish Pachouly reports.

Chennai was almost second home, reminisces Bachchan

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:04:08 GMT

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is in Chennai to perform at the opening of the IPL season five, said that the city almost became his second home at a time when he shot a number of films in Chennai.

Why can’t we be friends?

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:20:00 GMT

Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds as best friends? No, this is no monkey business, it’s proof that there’s nothing Mukesh Ambani’s wealth can’t buy… even friendship.

Back from London, Tendulkar hits the nets

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:14:10 GMT

The Mumbai Indians supporters heaved a sigh of relief on Saturday as their captain, Sachin Tendulkar, allayed fears he could miss the Indian Premier League by joining the preparatory camp on the final day at the Wankhede Stadium.

Where's the cheer, folks?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:07:46 GMT

With the IPL, cheerleaders came into the game. The entry, of course, was far from a welcome one. Within days of the inaugural season, cheerleaders from several outfits were asked to cover up.

After a string of losses, comes the 'balm'

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:10:52 GMT

The official broadcasters are sparing no effort to present the Indian Premier League as a sumptuous seven-course meal. Their female comperes were at their skimpiest best at a media interaction. Their hand-out photographs looked like portfolio snaps of aspiring lingerie models.

Always the warrior

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:16:44 GMT

For Sourav Ganguly, the alarm still trills at 7am. Nearly four years after he quit playing for India, the desire to stretch an arm, switch it off and stay between sheets continues to be kept on hold. Dhiman Sarkar reports. Sourav Ganguly in IPL

No model code

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:56:09 GMT

Behind IPL's high-octane cricket games lies a harsher reality for players, find Amol Karhadkar and Firoz Mirza. Timing it right