Defending champions Deccan, new-look KKR kick off IPL

It’s finally here! The much awaited third season of the Indian Premier League kicks off today with defending champions, Deccan Chargers, going head to head with a new-look Kolkata Knight Riders, who finished last in the second edition of the T20 league.

The carnival begins: IPL schedule

The Indian Premier League is all set to kick off when Deccan Chargers and Kolkata Knight Riders lock horns later today at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Hayden confident of winning IPL this year

Former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden, said on Thursday that his team, Chennai Super Kings, would do everything possible to win the title this year after having come close to being champions in the first two editions.

The Mongoose bat is here!

Former Australian opening batsman, Matthew Hayden, on Thursday, formally launched the evolutionary “Mongoose” bat which, contrary to a conventional cricket bat, has a longer handle and a smaller blade but a bigger and stronger sweet spot.

Pakistan cricket is in turmoil: Akram

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram said on Thursday that bans on senior players for their dismal performance in Australia has made Pakistan cricket team “a laughing stock” for the world and should be reconsidered.

After ban, Yousuf contemplating retirement from international cricket

Former Pakistan skipper, Mohammad Yousuf, is contemplating retirement from international cricket after he Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday that Yousuf, along with Younis Khan, have been “indefinitely” suspended from the team.

Bangladesh’s Raqibul Hasan announces retirement at 22

In a shocking move, Bangladesh’s young middle order batsman, Raqibul Hasan, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket ahead of Bangladesh’s home test series against England, a Bangladesh Cricket Board official said on Wednesday.

Schedule for two IPL matches changed

The schedule of two Indian Premier League (IPL) matches has been changed due to the Corporation Council elections in Bangalore.

Sammy, Chanderpaul give West Indies 2-1 lead

Darren Sammy picked up career-best figures of 4-26, leading West Indies to a comprehensive 141-run win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI as the home team took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

PCB takes a U-turn, withdraws ban on Younis, Yousuf

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president, Ijaz Butt, has done a complete U-turn on the ban imposed on former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf, saying that there is no ban imposed on these players but they have been suspended for an indefinite period of time.

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• Defending champions Deccan, new-look KKR kick off IPL
• The carnival begins: IPL schedule
• Hayden confident of winning IPL this year
• The Mongoose bat is here!
• Pakistan cricket is in turmoil: Akram
• After ban, Yousuf contemplating retirement from international cricket
• Bangladesh’s Raqibul Hasan announces retirement at 22
• Schedule for two IPL matches changed
• Sammy, Chanderpaul give West Indies 2-1 lead
• PCB takes a U-turn, withdraws ban on Younis, Yousuf