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.

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.

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.

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