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Not enough room for IPL spectators in Dharamsala
Around 20,000 cricket fans, most of them from outside, are expected for each of the two Indian Premier League (IPL) matches here this month, but they had better look for accommodation outside this small town.Match organisers have booked most hotels for players, officials and…
Knight Riders win over Dardevils to stay in semis hunt
Sourav Ganguly led from the front with a majestic half century coupled with some brilliant fielding as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Delhi Daredevils by 15 runs in an Indian Premier League outing here Wednesday.Replying to the Knight Riders’s 181/3, the Daredevils could…
Somdev matches career-best rankings
India’s Somdev Devvarman has risen four places to match his career-high ranking of 116 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) charts Monday.Somdev had first reached the 116th spot for the first time in November last year.The US-based Prakash Amritraj, meanwhile, climbed 17…
Punjab to start International Kabaddi League on IPL lines
Enthused by the good response for the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup Punjab (KWCP), the state government is proposing to initiate International Kabaddi League (IKL) on the lines of the popular Twenty20 cricket Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.“The idea is to promote kabaddi on an…
IOA not to take any financial help from the government
In a sudden decision which will have far reaching consequences, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided not to receive any financial help from the union government to maintain its “autonomy”.IOA secretary general Randhir Singh, in a letter dated March 31st to Sports Secretary…
Rajasthan Royals clinch a thriller against Deccan Chargers
An inspirational Shane Warne turned the clock back with a sensational spell, taking four wickets, as Rajasthan Royals beat Deccan Chargers by two runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League contest here Monday.Set a winning target of 160 runs, Deccan Chargers were all out…
Sangakkara Yuvraj Ganguly cross 800 runs mark
Kumar Sangakkara Sunday became the first Kings XI Punjab batsman to score 800 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), followed by teammate Yuvraj Singh, while Saurav Ganguly became the first player to cross the same mark for the Kolkata Knight Riders.Sangakkara amassed 826…
Jayawardene ton guides Kings XI to second IPL win
Sri Lankan Mahela Jayawardene cracked an unconquered 59-ball 110 to lead Kings XI Punjab to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Sunday.Jayawardene, who returned to the team in place of an injured Shaun Marsh, hit…
Symonds guides Deccan to 6 runs win over Kings XI
Irfan Pathan's blitzkrieg went in vain as Andrew Symonds produced an all-round display to guide Deccan Chargers to a thrilling six run victory over Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.Symonds first scored a spakling 38-ball 53 and then…
Hayden, Raina architect super win for Chennai
Matthew Hayden butchered Delhi Daredevils bowlers with a breathtaking 43-ball 93 to power Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling five-wicket win in their Indian Premier League match on Friday.Chennai were chasing a competitive 186 to win but Hayden toyed with the Delhi attack and…