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Indian Premier League 2012
Sat, August 23 2014
Sourav Ganguly set to script new chapter as Pune Warriors’ captain in IPL5
The build-up of Pune Warriors India’s second season has been rocky and marred by controversy. The Sahara-Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) spat had put their status in a precarious position as uncertainty loomed large. Nevertheless, a settlement has ensured Pune’s participation and they can now channelise all their energies to the cricket field.
Sat, August 23 2014
Levi provides joy for Mumbai Indians, but Sachin Tendulkar’s injury a concern
Chennai’s collapse may have been unexpected, but it was Richard Levi, T20 cricket’s latest sensation, who rose to the occasion and lived up to his billing. The burly batsman from South Africa bludgeoned the ball to all parts of the ground and took no time in making an impression on the passionate Indian fans.
Sat, August 23 2014
Gilchrist, Valthaty, Marsh & Hussey pack firepower for Kings XI Punjab
During the initial stages of the 2011 season, Punjab’s campaign was eerily similar to Rajasthan’s famous triumph of 2008. Gilchrist was leading a side devoid of big names, but had the firepower to win. Paul Valthaty, a previously unknown commodity, took the competition by storm and was amongst the leading runs getters in the championship. The overall campaign was patchy with victories and defeats coming in clusters.
Sat, August 23 2014
Will Rahul Dravid’s Rajasthan Royals live up to Shane Warne’s legacy?
Rajasthan Royals’ fairytale triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008 tugged the hearts of cricket fans around the world. It was Shane Warne’s inspirational leadership that transformed a side that was considered one of the weakest on paper into champions.
Sat, August 23 2014
Mitchell Johnson, Richard Levi, Dinesh Karthik bring in huge value for Mumbai
"Duniya Hila Denge Hum" is the motto of the Mumbai Indians as they vow to take the world by storm. The Sachin Tendulkar-led side has been a dominant force since the 2010 season and is arguably the strongest team on paper in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sat, August 23 2014
Inclusion of Jayawardene, Pietersen, Taylor and Russell make Delhi dangerous
From the dominant table-topping performance in 2009 to the ignominy of a last place finish in 2011, Delhi’s journey in the Indian Premier League has been intriguing. For the first three seasons, they had a strong side with the right combination of power hitters and effective bowlers.
Sat, August 23 2014
Doeschate, Shakib, Bhatia & Shukla provide all-round strength for KKR
For three seasons, the Kolkata Knight Riders were all about glitz, glamour, controversy and, of course, Sourav Ganguly. The performances on the field didn’t match the hype off it and one felt that it was a classic case of underachievement.
Sat, August 23 2014
Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle are key players for Royal Challengers Bangalore
Chris Gayle’s thunderous heroics lit up the 2011 Indian Premier League (IPL) and inspired Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) run to the final. His dismissal for naught in the final was almost anti-climatic and the ultimate defeat highlighted his importance to the Bangalore setup.
Sat, August 23 2014
Ravindra Jadeja’s inclusion gives Chennai Super Kings greater balance
With two IPL titles and one Champions League T20 (CLT20), Chennai arguably have the most enviable trophy cabinet amongst the franchises.
Sat, August 23 2014
Gilchrist, Tendulkar & Hogg’s T20 successes should motivate Ganguly and Dravid
The exploits of Adam Gilchrist, Brad Hogg and Sachin Tendulkar to name a few have often challenged this popular perception and established that age is nothing but a number. The countdown to the Indian Premier League (IPL) season five has intensified and we may witness more stellar performances from the "oldies".