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IPL Match Schedule

IPL Matches have been Reschedule, Due to Election and Security Reason IPL have been shifted to South Africa.

IPL will be start from 18th April 09 till 24th May 2009.

Semi Final and Final will be Played at Pretoria and Johannesburg respectively.

All the Matches will be held at 4pm (12.30 pm local time) and 8 pm (4.30pm local time) IST.

IPL commissioner Lalit Modi revealed that official broadcaster SONY will telecast the matches in three languages English, Hindi and Bengali.

RR :- Rajasthan Royals
RCB :- Royal Challengers Bangalore
MI :- Mumbai Indians
CSK :- Chennai Super Kings
KKR :- Kolkata Knight Riders
DC :- Deccan Chargers
DD :- Delhi Daredevils
KXIP :- Kings XI Punjab


Schedules For IPL

April 18:
RR Vs RCB at 4 pm at Cape Town
MI Vs CSK at8 pm at Cape Town

April 19:
KKR Vs DC at 4 pm at Cape Town
DD Vs KXIP at8 pm at Cape Town

April 20:
RCB Vs CSK 4 pm at Port Elizabeth

April 21:
RR Vs MI 4 pm at Durban
KKR Vs KXIP 8 pm at Durban

April 22:
DD Vs CSK 4 pm at Durban
RCB Vs DC 8 pm at Cape Town

April 23:
KKR Vs RR 4 pm at Port Elizabeth

April 24:
KXIP Vs RCB 4 pm at Johannesburg

April 25:
KKR Vs CSK 4 pm at Cape Town;
DC Vs MI 8 pm at Durban

April 26:
RR Vs KXIP 4 pm at Cape Town;
RCB Vs DD 8 pm Port Elizabeth

April 27:
KKR Vs MI 4 pm at Cape Town;
CSK Vs DC 8 pm at Durban

April 28:
DD Vs RR 4 pm at Pretoria

April 29:
MI Vs KXIP 4 pm at Durban
KKR Vs RCB 8 pm at Durban

April 30:
DD Vs DC 4 pm at Pretoria;
RR Vs CSK 8 pm at Pretoria

May 1:
RCB Vs KXIP 4 pm at East London;
MI Vs KKR 8 pm at Durban

May 2:
RR Vs DC 4 pm at Johannesburg;
CSK Vs DD 8 pm at Port Elizabeth

May 3:
MI Vs RCB 4 pm at Durban;
KXIP Vs KKR 8 pm at East London

May 4:
DC Vs CSK 4 pm at Port Elizabeth

May 5:
DD Vs KKR 4 pm at Durban;
KXIP Vs RR 8 pm at Durban

May 6:
MI Vs DC 4 pm at Pretoria

May 7:
KXIP Vs CSK 4 pm at Pretoria;
RCB Vs RR 8 pm at Pretoria

May 8:
DD Vs MI 4 pm at East London

May 9:
DC Vs KXIP 4 pm at Bloemfontein;
CSK Vs RR 8 pm at Port Elizabeth

May 10:
KKR Vs DD 4 pm at East London;
RCB Vs MI 8 pm at Johannesburg

May 11:
DC Vs RR 4 pm at Bloemfontein

May 12:
RCB Vs KKR 4 pm at Pretoria;
KXIP Vs MI 8 pm at Pretoria

May 13:
DC Vs DD 4 pm at Durban

May 14:
MI Vs RR 4 pm at Durban;
CSK Vs RCB 8 pm at Durban

May 15:
KXIP Vs DD 4 pm at Kimberley

May 16:
CSK Vs MI 4 pm at Johannesburg;
DC Vs KKR 8 pm at Port Elizabeth

May 17:
RR Vs DD 4 pm at Kimberley;
KXIP Vs DC 8 pm at Johannesburg

May 18:
CSK Vs KKR 4 pm at Pretoria

May 19:
DD Vs RCB 4 pm at Johannesburg

May 20:
CSK Vs KXIP 4 pm at Durban;
RR Vs KKR 8 pm at Durban

May 21:
DC Vs RCB 4 pm at Pretoria;
MI Vs DD 8 pm at Pretoria

May 22:
Semi Final 1 at Pretoria

May 23:
Final 2 at Johannesburg

May 24:
Final at Johannesburg

IPL Updates | No Pakistani Player in IPL 2season

IPL Updates

At last the Indian Premier League is out from INDIA, Its a huge loss to the Indian Government, as last year Indian Government had a profit of near 95cr.

But this Year due to Security reason and Election on other hand, Government indirectly suffered aLoss.

More News about IPL
No Pakistani Players
Pakistan Cricket Board made it clear that No Pakistani Players are allowed to play in IPL. Even though it is played in South Africa. But Pakistani speedstar Shoaib Akhtar have different opinion he told "It is not over till it's over. I haven't given up. It's up to the franchises. If they call upon my services, I will provide them"

Money Loss to Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen
Due to IPL Shifting and Rescheduling of the second edition of the Indian Premier League. England Cricket Players Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff will lose 150,000 and 75,000 pounds respectively. Even Ravi Bopara is expected to lose 25,000 pounds.

IPL IN South Africa Confirmed Modi

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE

India Premier League will be played in South Africa, IPL will Twenty20 tournament will be played from April 17th 2009.

England as well as South Africa were two contender for hosting the IPL Twenty20. but England lost the hosting of IPL tournament due to Monsoon effecting the 70% of the game added Lalit Modi, this benefited South Africa in favour of the IPL tournament.

IPL chairman Lalit Modi met with Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola on Tuesday in Johannesburg. A news conference is scheduled to be held later Tuesday.

IPL Updates | IPL In England or South Africa | Awaiting for the Decision

Lalit Modi

Decision to play outside India have been taken, But were to play still not been taken by the Chairman of the Indian Premier League Mr.Lalit Modi.

Lalit Modi will be visiting both the countries. Major factor which effect the IPL Twenty20 in England will be the Rain. As England are already preparing for the Twenty20 World Cup.

There are the chance that South Africa might get a chance to host the IPL Twenty20.

Modi speak to the Channel about the IPL, Modi told I'll be visiting both England and South Africa in the next 24 hours,"

One overwhelming factor in England is the weather for us," Modi told the channel.

"England have very easy connectivity from eight or nine Indian cities. There are a lot of South Asian fans.

"The other big issue is England is already preparing for the Twenty20 World Cup and all grounds are ready.

"But there is 70 percent chance that rain can disrupt games in the month of May."

Modi Further added "Venue could be finalised by Tuesday night after he concluded his meeting with England cricket authorities."

Bowler Coaching Venkat Prasad told that if "It would make sense in having the event in England as it would help our cricketers prepare for the Twenty20 World Cup,"

IPL | Indian Premier League Will Be Played Outside India

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE

Indian Premier League will be played outside India, Due to Security Reason.

BCCI President Shashank Manohar said to Reporter "Many Cricket Boards have expressed their interest in hosting IPL and we are in talks with them,"

The Decision have been taken but the New Venue still not disclosed.

BCCI said it was forced take the decision because the government failed to give an assurance about providing foolproof security to the tournament and also the players from the cricketing world.

Governments of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh had said they have no problems in holding IPL matches. But yesterday they said they are not in a position to provide security till the elections

The security forces would be bogged down during April and May because of the Lok Sabha elections.

All the Franchise are happy about the BCCI Decision.

IPL Will Go Smoothly Vijay Mallya | IPL Twenty 20

Vijay Mallya

Banglore Royals owner Vijay Mallya said India have all the resource to provide tight security for IPL players.

Vijay Mallya said "I think we have a duty to provide the security and I believe we have all the resources to provide it. I have said to many people who have had asked me this question, particularly the international media that there is absolutely no question of comparing security in India with that of Pakistan.’’

Mallya further added "I reminded them that the English cricket team actually came back to play after the Mumbai terrorist attack. And I think, that the IPL will go on very smoothly without any nasty incidents,

IPL is not Just a money spinner for sponsors, players and franchises but also for government earning a whopping Rs 91 crore as Income Tax from first edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament.

So Naturally Government should provide Security for the Players, as the Tournament should go smoothly

The authorities want the Indian cricket board to reschedule the event, as security has to be provided for the general elections scheduled to be held between April 16 and May 13.

Mallya said match schedules and polling dates would not clash and there would not be any problem during the tournament.

"As you know elections need protection and I think adjustments have been made to schedule the IPL matches and the polling dates. So, there should not be any problem at all," Mallya said.

IPL Performances May Chance to World Cup T20 | IPL Schedule

IPLT20

Chairman of Selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth said on Wednesday that Performance in the IPL (Indian Premier League) May fetch Ticket to T20 ICC World Cup.

Former India Captain Srikkanth Came to watch the Final of the Deodhar Trophy between West Zone and East Zone said “We all will be watching the IPL. The performance there will be the benchmark (to pick the Indian squad for second edition of the T20 World Cup".

Srikant also praised the Current Indian Team he added This team indeed has the best batting line-up. They are good in all departments.

IPL Updates | Kevin Pietersen Concern About Security For IPL

Kevin Pietersen

Former England Skipper and the highest paid in the IPL Kevin Pietersen is on double mind for Playing the IPL due to Security Reasons.

Kevin Pietersen will take his decision after consulting with Bangalore Royal Challengers. he will also take the advice from Wales Cricket Board officials before taking any final decision.

After the Final Test against West Indies Pietersen will talk to Bangalore Challenger, Pietersen was bought by the Royal Challengers for £1.1million last month.

Pietersen told the News that"Then I will be a lot clearer in my thoughts than I am now. Since the terror attacks in Mumbai we are all now more mindful of our own security arrangements.

"Hopefully the security will come right for India but if everybody pulls out of the IPL then it would be a disaster, a catastrophe, and world cricket would really be on a down.

"India is the force behind most of world cricket but there are things we have to go through before we go."

Pietersen further added on tour to Pakistan next February, Pietersen said I think, at the moment, it is unlikely people will be comfortable travelling there. It is very, very sad - I feel sorry for the Pakistan cricketers.

"I feel sorry for everybody in Pakistan but everybody thought sportsmen were safe, they thought cricketers were safe but obviously they are not.

"I am shocked, it is a tragedy and a catastrophe - not just in sport but in the world. I don't think anyone would want to travel to Pakistan at the moment."

IPL Matches | Are Players are Safe in INDIA for IPL

Terrorist Attack on Sri Lanka Cricket

After the Terrorist attack on Sri Lankan Cricket is it safe to Play IPL in India, the Million Dollar Question is in everymind who are interested in playing IPL (indian premier league).

Meanwhile Indian election is also playing an Important Role at the time of the IPL tournament, Is the Security enough to guard the players.....????

Duncan Fletcher has urged England's players to think twice about taking part in the Indian,

New Zealander all-rounder Jacob Oram believes yesterday's attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team has highlighted the perils of playing in the sub-continent and could have implications for those involved in the Indian Premier League.

Its Indian Government and IPL responsibility to look after the Players Security, unfortnately we the indians are not sure when the terror will attack again, we are not sure about the safety of our self how can we give security to the foreign players.

We Indians Strongly believe in GOD to do the Miracle and save us from Terror again because trusting politican or minister are next to impossible, we don't have strong leader or politican who can take the responsbility and change the rule of the INDIAN Governement.

IPL Matches Rescheduled | IPL Matches | IPL Updates

IPL Matches

IPL Matches will be rescheduled due to Lok Sabha Elections.

The General Election dates were announced and it was observed that the Kolkata Knight Riders' home match against Bangalore Royal Challengers on May 13falss on the same day, the city goes to polls.

IPL Tournament Director Dheeraj Malhotra said " We have to Reschedule the matches that are clashing with the Lok Sabha Polls."

Dheeraj Malhotra further added “Not just in Kolkata, there are few more matches that are clashing with the poll dates. I’m now in the process of sorting them out. We will make an announcement in a day or two,”