IPL (Indian Premier League) Cricket News

Australia introduces Twenty20 at junior level

At a time when a debate is on in India whether players at the junior level should be exposed to the shorter formats of cricket in the wake of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Australia has taken the first step to nurture cricket's new baby in their cradle.3:00 PM on June 20

Ponting worried by IPL's success

Australian captain Picky Ponting is worried by the immense popularity of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and feels that cricket administrators have to manage the rapid growth of the Twenty20 league to ensure that international cricket remains at the pinnacle of the game.1:32 PM on June 20

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif freed, to leave Dubai Thursday night

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif, held here since June 1 for allegedly possessing drugs when on his way home from Mumbai after playing in the Indian Premier League, will be freed and leave Dubai late Thursday night.11:01 PM on June 19

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif to be deported from Dubai: reports

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif, held here since June 1 for allegedly possessing drugs as he arrived on a flight from India after playing in the Indian Premier League, will be freed and deported from Dubai, according to reports.7:32 PM on June 19

Gilchrist bowled over by IPL

Adam Gilchrist is amazed by the ever-increasing love for cricket in India and compared the Indian Premier League (IPL) next to Sydney Olympics.11:30 PM on June 13

Mascarenhas says IPL was enjoying experience

Dimitri Mascarenhas, the only English cricketer to have played in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), says he had a great time playing for the champions Rajasthan Royals and would recommend his England teammates to join it.7:00 PM on June 11

Cap on IPL players will remain: Lalit Modi

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday clarified that the cap on players will remain next season too.6:00 PM on June 10

South African Jennings may coach Royal Challengers

Outspoken and sometimes controversial South African coach Ray Jennings may be tasked with turning around the fortunes of the Bangalore Royal Challengers after the side finished bottom two in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 Series.7:30 PM on June 09

IPL is the world's best tournament: Jayasuriya

Hailing the opportunity to open with Sachin Tendulkar at the recently concluded Indian Premier League as 'a big achievement', Sri Lanka's dashing opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya has said he had 'learnt a lot' from the maestro.4:02 PM on June 08

Warne to captain Rajasthan Royals against Victoria

Shane Warne will captain his Indian Premier League (IPL) champion side Rajasthan Royals against his home side Victoria in a new international Twenty20 club championship that will involve top Twenty20 teams from India, England, South Africa and Australia.4:00 PM on June 08

Gony to replace Sreesanth for tri-series in Bangaldesh

Punjab fast bowler Manpreet Gony has been rewarded for his excellent performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by being picked for the tri-series in Bangladesh in place of injured Santhakumaran Sreesanth, the Indian cricket board announced here Saturday.2:33 PM on June 07

Sreesanth doubtful for Bangladesh series

Fast bowler Santhakumaran Sreesanth, who is carrying an injury from the Indian premier League (IPL), is a doubtful for the three-nation cricket series in Bangladesh, starting Sunday.7:01 PM on June 06

After Rajasthan Royals, Lachlan Murdoch eyes media

After his low-key investment in the unfancied Rajasthan Royals fetched him a multimillion-dollar windfall in the Indian Premier League (IPL), business magnate Lachlan Murdoch is eyeing rich stakes in the fast-growing and lucrative Indian media.5:30 PM on June 06

Hockey players amazed over response to jersey auction

This auction had none of the ingredients of the mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. There were no celebrities, no super rich, no live media coverage, no big bucks - and no player on sale.2:31 PM on June 06

Knight Riders make profit, plan world class academy

Kolkata Knight Riders may not have made the semi-finals of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season, but the market grapevine is abuzz that they are, perhaps, the only franchise to make a substantial profit.2:30 PM on June 05