IPL warns KP for showing dissent
Region: South AfricaIPL chairman Lalit Modi said: "Every incident in the DLF Indian Premier League is being closely monitored and appropriate action being dispensed with almost immediately. "We have a zero-tolerance policy on player indiscipline and will take all necessary steps to ensure that the game is played in the true spirit of cricket. "As I have said earlier, cricketers need to realise and quickly that they are huge role models ... more
Views: 662"No ground big enough for Gayle"
Region: South Africa"It was a nice result after the first match defeat and we bounced back at the right time to gain some momentum," Kolkata Knight Riders captain Brendon McCullum said. "Chris played really magnificent upfront. It was tough batting on out there for everyone except Chris. And when he hits the ball so well as he did today, no ground is big enough for him," McCullum said. "It was bit unfortunate again," said McCullum's opp... more
Views: 650SRK: I get hate mails from KKR fans
Region: South Africa"I get strange hate mails from people for taking decision for the team's sake," KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan. "But that is okay, I'm saving them all so that I can go to each house and say (the KKR anthem) 'Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo' (I'll do it, fight and win)...," he added. Shah Rukh said, "Along the way if we go wrong, please feel for us and send us positive energies." more
Views: 569Flintoff feels weight of expectation
Region: South AfricaAndrew Flintoff said "It's nice to get the first win. For myself, I was a little bit nervous but it all came together and the lads are so pleased. "I can't put too much pressure on myself but I get paid that much money so there is a responsibility, but in the middle I can't think about that." Flintoff continued: "We started well with the bat. Matthew Hayden has retired from international cricket but you can see how g... more
Views: 576Dhoni pats Hayden, Murali for win
Region: South Africa"That was the kind of start we wanted. (Matthew) Hayden and Parthiv (Patel) set the foundation of the innings. When you have that kind of innings at the top then it becomes easier for the middle order to post or chase a big total," CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said. "After I saw Murali bowl the first ball I knew that he will turn the ball and get wickets. He has lots of deliveries in his arsenal and when the wicke... more
Views: 612Sachin loves playing cricket
Region: South Africa"I have not started playing cricket to prove anything to anybody and I don't think even Rahul (Dravid) or any other does that. We started playing because of the love of the game and while doing that at times we perform and at times we don't," Sachin Tendulkar said. "People say you should do this and that but the important thing is the enjoyment and your contribution to the team. It need not be about big runs or wick... more
Views: 527Moody gains little from Punjab defeat
Region: South Africa"I think you can't read anything into a result of a game like today," Tom Moody said. "It's quite obviously in favour of Delhi, the outcome." "A situation when you've only got six overs and the opposition has still got 10 wickets in hand. You're in a near impossible position. "What we can take from this game is a lot of confidence. I'm very happy with the way we batted up front, particularly in conditions that were p... more
Views: 466"I was always confident"
Region: South Africa"I wasn't worried (about the score) because I expected them to score 120 runs and was prepared for that and with the sort of batting we have I was confident we can chase anything around 120-130," Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag said. "We were chasing 100 something runs and I told Gautam to play complete 12 overs and I can go after the bowling and we can build on a partnership and that is exactly what Gautam d... more
Views: 557RP sees road ahead to Indian team
Region: South Africa"Definitely, it will boost my confidence. I am fit and hope to bounce back into the (Indian) team, let's see," RP Singh said. "The wicket has something for the bowlers. I got the swing and bounce. It is better than the pitches in India I am happy," he added. "Fidel was amazing. He bowled real quick and accurate he set up the tone for us," RP added. more
Views: 562Winning start delights Gilchrist
Region: South Africa"It was a good day, an ideal way to start the tournament, especially after last year," said Adam Gilchrist. "We've really worked hard in camp since we got together in South Africa. "We identified areas that we lacked in last year and we saw some great results tonight. There were also times last year when there were sort of 50-50 positions and we couldn't quite close games out and the guys were quite professional ton... more
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