IPL 2012: Double header today as Chennai take on Punjab and KKR meet RCB

Last Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 09:45

It is a double header in IPL 5 today as defending champions Chennai Chennai take on Punjab and a resurgent RCB meet KKR at Eden Gardens.

Mumbai Indians launch `Mickey Cricket` merchandise

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 00:10

IPL team Mumbai Indians and Disney Consumer Products on Thursday launched `Mickey Cricket` special collection, a limited edition merchandise range for the kids.

No different feeling, I am more keen and focussed: Dravid

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 17:33

Retired India batsman Rahul Dravid would take the field on Friday for the first time since hanging his boots from international cricket but the Rajasthan Royals skipper said there won`t be any different feeling and he was more "keen and focused" to do well in IPL V.

IPL will give me an idea about Indian culture: Dawes

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 17:18

India`s newly-appointed bowling coach Joe Dawes feels that the Indian Premier League would be a good learning experience for him to understand the Indian cricketers, conditions and culture in a better way.

Wasn`t sure of the wicket: Harbhajan

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 13:04

Relieved that his decision to bowl first had turned out to be correct in final analysis, Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh said that unpredictability of the pitch made it a difficult choice at the toss as he was not sure what would have been a defendable total.

Fortunate to be part of IPL: Gilchrist

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 18:37

At 40, he may be the elderly statesman in the IPL full of youngsters but newly appointed coach-cum-captain of Kings XI Punjab Adam Gilchrist said it is all about shouldering responsibilities and the "buck would stop with him" as he is looking to inspire his side for a path breaking season five.

Resting Smith was important for National interest: Doctor

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 17:41

Resting South African Test captain Graeme Smith was more important than allowing him to play in the fifth IPL considering the long-term national interest, feels Team doctor Mohammed Moosajee.

IPL asks umpires to crack down on chucking

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 17:38

The Indian Premier League has decided to crack down on chucking and has asked the umpires to apply the relevant laws strictly to deal with bowlers with illegal actions.