KKR will take the field with an all-new attitude this year: SRK

After having a very ordinary first couple of seasons in the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders are banking on the change in attitude this season brought about by the new captain and an all-new coaching staff.

IPL won’t stretch beyond seven weeks: Lalit Modi

Indian Premier League chairman, Lalit Modi, has said that despite two new franchises being added next season resulting in an increased number of matches, the Indian Premier League will not run beyond seven weeks as extending it would “hurt other forms of cricket”.

Abba, UB40 to perform at IPL opening ceremony

Continuing the tradition of ground-breaking opening ceremonies that we saw over the first two editions, this year the Indian Premier League’s opening ceremony and dinner would once again feature a host of international pop stars and Bollywood bigwigs.

IPL is the bestselling brand of cricket: Shane Warne

Legendary Australian leg-spinner and skipper of the Rajasthan Royals, Shane Warne, on Monday, backed IPL’s decision of adding two more teams for the 2011 edition and said that the move will only bring more sheen to the “bestselling brand of cricket”.

The mood among the players is terrific: Gilchrist

Former Australian wicket-keeper and skipper of Deccan Chargers, Adam Gilchrist, said on Monday that he is “excited” to lead the defending champions in the third edition of the Indian Premier League but he is a little frustrated at the unavailability of some players.

IPL is grooming future Indian cricketers: Dhoni

India and Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that the Indian Premier League is performing a very important role of grooming talented youngsters for the betterment of the game in India.

Dhoni similar to Gilchrist as captain: Rohit Sharma

India’s middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma believes that Adam Gilchrist and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have striking similarities as captains and credited the Australian for changing the fortunes of his team Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League.

IPL defers unveiling of new teams till March 21, cancels existing bids

The Indian Premier League’s unveiling of the two new franchises for the 2011 season of the T20 league ended in an anti-climax. After close to two hours of deliberation on Sunday, the IPL’s governing council decided to scrap the existing bids and invite fresh ones.

MCC decides against bidding for IPL franchise

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will not be bidding for one of the new IPL franchises after deciding their role lies in a “broader relationship” with the tournament.

Eric Simons appointed assistant coach of Delhi Daredevils

India’s bowling coach, Eric Simons, has been appointed assistant coach of the Delhi Daredevils ahead of the third edition of Indian Premier League, beginning March 12.

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