Dumped by Cricket Australia from the national squad and its central contract,Andrew Symonds swapped the green and gold jersey of Australia for the green and red colours of Brisbane-based rugby side Wynnum-Manly in an exhibition match.
In a reaction to Gary Kirsten's comment that Indian players were fatigued after IPL,the BCCI said that players were free to ask for rest if they fell fatigued.
Former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene top-scored with 43 to lead his team to a tense four-wicket win over Bangladesh in a World Twenty20 warm-up.
May 6, 2009: Rohit Sharma's 4/6 helped Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 19 runs in South Africa.
A fine four wicket haul by pacer RP Singh set up Deccan Chargers to a comprehensive victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL campaign opener in Cape Town.
12 centrally contracted players have been granted a 15-day window by the ECB to play in the IPL.