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Why the Knights are getting darker

Thursday 30 April '09

It’s almost certain that Kolkata Knight Riders (or shall we only say Knight Riders?) will have a new skipper next season....
I’m living my dream, says last-over hero Abdulla

Thursday 30 April '09

He still remembers the day he told his teacher and classmates he wanted to grow up to be a cricketer; and how they laughed at him....
Journey to remember: Where it all began

Wednesday 29 April '09

They say that he fell on the platform a barrister, but rose a revolutionary...
Plots and plans: How the Chargers turned the corner

Monday 27 April '09

After finishing at the bottom last year, the secret behind Deccan Chargers’ dramatic early success in the 2009 edition of the IPL...
‘Hope my performance won’t go unnoticed’

Monday 27 April '09

As the Deccan Chargers limbered up ahead of their match against the Chennai Super Kings, RP Singh broke away from the group...
Fresh and rested, IPL’s elders make a point

Monday 27 April '09

Matthew Hayden leads the run-scoring charts in the Indian Premier League with 166 runs in three matches for the Chennai Super Kings...
‘I’ve matured over the last year’

Tuesday 28 April '09

Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist stood amongst his team mates, ready to cut a cake to celebrate their victory over Mumbai Indians...
Bowler? Batsman? All-rounder?

Sunday 26 April '09

A day after Yusuf starred in Rajasthan’s victory against Kolkata, Irfan picked up three key wickets...
Sultans of sling make their mark

Sunday 26 April '09

Cricket’s sling-arm gang is suddenly up and making a big impact on this second IPL.
Injured Flintoff flies home

Saturday 25 April '09

The Indian Premier League, revitalised somewhat by Thursday’s exciting matches after a slow first few days...
It’s flattering to be considered the best: Zaheer

Saturday 25 April '09

Not part of the India’s World T20 winning team in South Africa in 2007, left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan is expected to be the defending champions...
McCullum’s move draws flak: ‘Pacers better for Super Over’

Saturday 25 April '09

The Super Over is still in its infancy in Twenty20 cricket, and while teams will eventually develop different methods to tackle the six-ball tie-breaker...
Gritty Ganguly shows that he’s still up for a scrap

Saturday 25 April '09

2006: Sourav Ganguly had been out of the team for almost a year after a bitter feud with coach Greg Chappell.
A mini contest in the field as well

Friday 24 April '09

It’s early days in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but the contest for the purple and the orange caps....
Accidental cricketer Nannes makes his point at last

Friday 24 April '09

As the Delhi Daredevils walked out at Kingsmead in the morning, the line-up was a who’s who of world cricket....
Dhoni’s defensive streak

Friday 24 April '09

Mahendra Singh Dhoni carries several bats in his kitbag, each with a double grip that he rolls up and adjusts before stepping into the nets.
In IPL’s temporary home, a different kind of election fever

Thursday 23 April '09

As the sun finally peeped out on Wednesday morning in South Africa, people of all ages, irrespective of class and colour....
Inspired by Mendis, Ashwin has a flick up his sleeve

Thursday 23 April '09

Team India had struggled against Ajantha Mendis quite a few times last season, but made amends when they toured Sri Lanka earlier this year....
New from KKR: Sign language to fox opponents

Thursday 23 April '09

First there was the multiple-captain theory, then a controversial change of guard at the top, followed by managerial problems....
Unseasonal rain adds to the IPL’s early worries

Wednesday 22 April '09

Wilson NgCobo has had to deal with tremendous workload over the last couple of days, first in trying to get the square ready.
‘Sachin’s knock was inspirational’

Wednesday 22 April '09

The new poster-boy of South African cricket, Jean-Paul Duminy is the highest paid South African in the IPL’s second edition.
6 years after, Nehra returns to Durban with buddy Sehwag

Tuesday 21 April '09

Arrey badi purani baat hai (It’s a very old story),” says Ashish Nehra when asked about his Durban connection. “I’m surprised that people still remember me here.....
Short on runs, high on optimism

Tuesday 21 April '09

The black clouds seemed to make the two-hour trip from Cape Town with the teams, and though the sun made a special appearance on Monday.....
McGrath clone no more, Salvi rubs shoulders with the original at last

Monday 20 April '09

Amit Mishra’s name was scratched, and Aavishkar Salvi’s scribbled on the player sheet just before the toss for the shortened game against Punjab.....
Look who’s turning heads

Monday 20 April '09

Anil bhai got five? That’s brilliant!” said Sreesanth after seeing the scoresheet on Saturday night. Ishant Sharma, who was slightly better informed.....
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