‘IPL 2011’ Archives
Kolkata Night riders vs Chnnai Super Kings | IPL 2011 starts today
Friday, March 08 Start time 2000 (1430 GMT) Big picture If India hadn't done well in the World Cup, would it have led to viewer fatigue ahead of the IPL? And since they won, will it translate to an enthusiastic fan base, and even creation of new fans for the game? This IPL will answer [...]
Vettori to lead Bangalore in IPL 4|IPL 2011 Vettori to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore
IPL 2011 Vettori to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore: Daniel Vettori who led New Zealand in the 2011 World Cup, has been named the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore for IPL 2011. Vettori, who was in the Delhi Daredevils line-up for the first three seasons, takes over from Anil Kumble, who [...]
MUMBAI INDIAN TEAM PREVIEW | DLF IPL TEAM REVIEW
Owned by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, Mumbai Indians were the most expensive franchise in the first three seasons of the IPL. Some of the biggest names in the sport, led by the iconic Sachin Tendulkar and including Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Lasith Malinga, Dwayne Bravo, Sanath [...]
Pune Warriors India team preview
When the Sahara Group successfully bid 1702 crore for the Pune Warriors in early 2010, the most expensive franchise in IPL history came into being. At the IPL Player Auction 2011, the Warriors made two very expensive signings - Yuvraj Singh at USD 1.8 million and Robin Uthappa at USD 2.1 [...]
Kochi Tuskers Kerala team | DLF IPL 2011 match preview
Bought at the astronomical figure of 1533.32 crore, the Kochi Tuskers Kerala are one of two new franchises in the IPL. Raring to go in their first edition of IPL, the Tuskers hired Australian Geoff Lawson as their coach and successfully bid for a host of bigwigs at the IPL Player Auction 2011. [...]
Gautam Gambhir will lead KKR
When Shah Rukh Khan, India's biggest movie star, co-purchased the KKR franchise, the nation couldn't help but feel an affinity with the side. And when Brendon McCullum stormed into the competition with a whirlwind 158*, it drew a collective gasp of admiration from fans of the sport across the [...]
IPL team review | Kolkata Knight Riders | Players of KKR in 2011
When Shah Rukh Khan, India's biggest movie star, co-purchased the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise, the nation couldn't help but feel an affinity with the side. And when Brendon McCullum stormed into the competition with a whirlwind 158*, it drew a collective gasp of admiration from fans of the [...]
