IPL Briefs

Dilshan could leave on May 10

Bangalore: Newly-appointed Sri Lankan skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan will reportedly join his England-bound national team on May 10. 8220;Dilshan is keen to travel with the team,to try and create a bond as some of the senior players will be joining the squad a bit late,8221; Roshan Abeysinghe,Dilshan8217;s manager,was quoted as saying in the media.

Zaheer8217;s form a concern

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Ray Jennings has said that Zaheer Khan is only a match away from regaining form. 8220;Zaheer8217;s form is a concern but he is unpredictable. He is a kind of player who can come and pick up four five wickets. He is a match-winner and his form is the biggest motivation for his comeback,8221; Jennings said.

Old Delhi vs New Delhi

New Delhi: With as many as three of his past players turning out for the opposition,Daredevils coach Greg Shipperd has termed the match against Bangalore as a battle between 8220;Old Delhi vs New Delhi8221;. 8220;It8217;s almost like Old Delhi playing New Delhi. Half of their RCB side played for Delhi in the last three seasons of IPL. They were our valued players. We tried to keep them in auctions but couldn8217;t afford them.8221;