Journalism of Courage
March 25, 2010 00:28 IST
Baraths hunt for success… and his rootsSubscriber Only
The first thing that catches ones attention in Adrian Boris Baraths name is his surname. Then there are the West Indies cricketers somewhat Indian looks.
March 22, 2010 03:23 IST
A perfect 10 for IPL: 2 new bids add up to more than previous 8Subscriber Only
Taking stakes in the Indian Premier League to a new height,two new franchises joined the cash-awash tournament for the 2011 season.
March 22, 2010 23:46 IST
IPL gets bigger by $703 millionSubscriber Only
The Indian Premier League just got biggerby size and value. As business conglomerate Sahara Group and a Rendezvous Sports World Limited-led consortium clinched the bids for two new franchisees for the next edition of the T20 extravaganza,a whopping $703 million just flown into the coffer. While the Sahara Adventure Sports Limited,a 100% subsidiary of the Sahara Group,got the Pune franchisee for a staggering $370 million,the Rendezvous Sports World Limited-led consortium won the bid for Kochi for $333.33 million. Both the franchisees are for a period of 10 years. The bidding was held in Chennai on Sunday.
March 18, 2010 00:51 IST
Back in India,youngsters step into the spotlightSubscriber Only
Prior to the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League,the diminutive Swapnil Asnodkar was just a prolific run-getter in the backwaters of the Indian domestic cricket scene.
March 16, 2010 23:07 IST
CSK snap KKR’s two-game winning streakSubscriber Only
Pacer Justin Kemp took three wickets for 12 as Chennai Super Kings capitalised on some pathetic batting display by Kolkata Knight Riders to score a 55-run victory in the Indian Premier League....
March 14, 2010 19:43 IST
Kolkata in a zone at EdenSubscriber Only
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by seven wickets in the third Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens.
March 14, 2010 15:17 IST
Govt to earn Rs 200 cr as taxes from IPL 3Subscriber Only
Government is expected to rake in more than Rs 200 crore as taxes from IPL 3.
March 14, 2010 23:45 IST
Delhi beat Kings XI Punjab by five wicketsSubscriber Only
Skipper Gautam Gambhir led the batting charge with a brilliant 54-ball 72 as Delhi Daredevils opened their Indian Premier League campaign on a winning note snatching a five-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab....
March 13, 2010 00:50 IST
In T20,its better not to think too much: YusufSubscriber Only
When Yusuf Pathan was bought by Rajasthan Royals before the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL),he was just one of the many lesser-known face in Shane Warnes posse of low-profile individuals....
March 12, 2010 19:34 IST
IPL-III kicks off with grand opening ceremonySubscriber Only
The third edition of the Indian Premier League returned to its home environs after a one-year gap with an eye-catching opening ceremony at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.
March 12, 2010 00:33 IST
Opening act by the old handsSubscriber Only
In a way,its quite apt that the headline act at the opening ceremony for the Indian Premier Leagues third season is a singer whose biggest hit single was released way back in 1984.
March 9, 2010 00:17 IST
Terror stalking,IPL-3 under record insurance blanketSubscriber Only
With just four days to go,it is raining covers for Indian Premier League-3.
March 8, 2010 23:38 IST
IPL puts off team announcement,to release new tendersSubscriber Only
The scheduled announcement of two new franchises for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League turned out to be an...
February 25, 2010 23:49 IST
We have enough replacements,Modi says after reports of Aussies security concernsSubscriber Only
Lalit Modi has reacted strongly to a media report of Australian players raising concerns about security at the Indian Premier League...
February 17, 2010 03:31 IST
Headley handler Ilyas threatens attacks: stay out of IPL,GamesSubscriber Only
Threatening attacks across India,Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami commander Ilyas Kashmiri has warned international sportspersons...
February 14, 2010 02:20 IST
Case complicated,says Modi over franchise role on Jadeja banSubscriber Only
Despite being banned by the Indian Premier League for a year there is still chance that Indias shorter-version specialist Ravindra Jadeja can be part of Season III that starts next month....
February 11, 2010 23:58 IST
Security cloud on IPL matches,angry Andhra talks boycottSubscriber Only
The Andhra Pradesh government is mounting pressure on home team and reigning champions Deccan Chargers to boycott the third edition of the Indian Premier League....
February 5, 2010 03:10 IST
Coming soon: IPL in theatres,minus commercial breaksSubscriber Only
The third edition of the Indian Premier League,starting March 12,will see matches being screened in movie theatres across the country....
February 4, 2010 02:10 IST
IPL gives players body the cold shoulderSubscriber Only
The Indian Premier League continued to give the cold shoulder to the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) despite the claims of the players body about breaking the ice with organisers of Twenty20 league....
February 2, 2010 00:54 IST
IPLs refusal to share safety plans farcicalSubscriber Only
The Australian Cricketers Association asked the Indian Premier League authorities on Monday to show common sense and share their security plans...
January 30, 2010 00:23 IST
PCB withdraws IPL NOCs,demands apologySubscriber Only
Taking a strong stand after their cricketers were snubbed at the Indian Premier League auction earlier this month...
January 30, 2010 22:07 IST
Printline PakistanSubscriber Only
Reacting to the exclusion of its cricketers from the upcoming Indian Premier League,Daily Times reported on January...
January 29, 2010 00:00 IST
Confusion over Razzaqs IPL deal as Deccan deny offering contractSubscriber Only
Speculation surrounding the possibility of Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq featuring in the coming edition of the Indian Premier League...
January 26, 2010 12:17 IST
Modi denies govt role in IPL snub to PakSubscriber Only
Indian Premier League Chairman Lalit Modi on Tuesday denied any government role in Pakistani players' non-selection at the auction.
January 24, 2010 02:10 IST
Not quite cricketSubscriber Only
As someone who has no interest in cricket (not even 20/20) I find myself in the bewildering position this week of having to write about...