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Hussey smashes quick-fire ton in IPL
Australian star Mike Hussey blasted 116 not out from just 54 balls to guide his Indian Premier League side to a 33-run Twenty20 victory last night.
Batting at No3, Hussey clubbed nine sixes and eight fours to help the Chennai Super Kings to a commanding 5-240 from their 20 overs.
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Dennis Lillee joins Delhi IPL team
Delhi IPL team on Wednesday roped in legendary Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee to help the team.
“I’ve known Dennis for more than two decades now. His advice has helped groom hundreds of young fast bowlers in India and abroad. We are indeed fortunate to have him with us,” said TA Sekar, chief of cricket operations […]
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Lehmann set to play for Jaipur team
Australian veteran Darren Lehmann will stage a shock comeback in the Indian Premier League after answering a call from former teammate Shane Warne, a report said on Wednesday.
Lehmann, 38, will fill in for South African skipper Graeme Smith in Jaipur-based IPL franchise the Rajasthan Royals’ opening matches, the Adelaide Advertiser said on its website.
The batsman, […]
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Missing stars leave India’s IPL cold
The cash-rich Indian Premier League has lost much of its sheen before it has started as foreign stars are being forced to drop out due to injuries and Test commitments.
Team owners will save millions of dollars in player fees since Australians and New Zealanders will only make a two-week appearance in the 44-day, 59-match multi-billion […]
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We will give our best, says Lee
Talk to Brett Lee about the IPL and the excitement in his voice is all too palpable. Talking to Hindustan Times, the Australian pacer on Wednesday said he was ‘really looking forward’ to be a part of Team Mohali and enjoy the experience.
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What are your thoughts on playing in the IPL?
I have always maintained that […]
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Gilchrist felt “like a cow” at IPL auction
New Delhi: Adam Gilchrist may have felt “like a cow” after being auctioned at the cash-rich Indian Premier League, but the just-retired Australian wicketkeeper-batsman says he does not mind being part of the “unique and interesting” venture.
Mr. Gilchrist admitted that his name being auctioned was an unusual experience for him and he would wait and […]
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IPL ready to rock & roll
New Delhi, TNN: The second round of IPL auctions are over and a clear picture is emerging about the strengths and weaknesses of the squads. Like after the first round, we size up the options available for the skippers.
Far and away a dream Twenty20 line-up when it comes to batting firepower. Spoilt for choice when […]
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Aussie stars get green signal for IPL
Melbourne: Australia’s Test players are set to be allowed to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League before preparing at home for the May tour to the West Indies, the players’ union said Thursday.
The Australian Cricketers Association said Cricket Australia has indicated there will be no objection to Test stars Ricky Ponting, Brett Lee, Andrew […]
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Will Australian cricketers play in the inaugural IPL?
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Despite the postponement of Australia’s tour to Pakistan, it is still not very clear if their cricketers will participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.
The postponement may have opened a wider window for the Australian cricketers signed up for the IPL. This is subject to Cricket Australia allowing […]
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Watson, Yousuf head list for second IPL auction
NEW DELHI, March 10 (Reuters) - Australia’s Shane Watson and Pakistani batsmen Mohammad Yousuf and Misbah-ul Haq will be among 25 internationals who will figure in a second players’ auction of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.
Eight franchises splashed out millions of dollars in frenzied auction last month to snap up many household […]
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