Live IPL Matches Begins | Dhoni Vs Tendulkar | IPL Update

Dhoni Vs Tendulkar

IPL Season 2 will Begin with Bang, India's Successful Captain MS Dhoni Chennai Super King and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar Mumbai Indians will face each other at Cape Town.

Chennai Super king is the Favourite For the IPL Season 2, the Team feature for Chennai Super kings some of the biggest hitters like Aussie batter Matthew Hayden, South African all-rounder Albie Morkel and Suresh Raina.

While Mumbai Indians Captain Sachin Tendulkar is Ready to show his what he is capable of, also his key players are Sanath Jayasuriya, Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh are likely prove match winners this time.

IPL Boost Education For South Africa | IPL Update

Lalit Modi

Not only IPL is a Money Spinning Tournament but also Boost Education for South Africa.

Modi said hosting the tournament in South Africa was a “huge opportunity to build up the IPL as a global brand” and would bring in an additional 1.5 billion to 2 billion rands ($150-200 million) to the local economy it will also contribute towards education in the country. An eight million rand over $890,000 scholarship programme was announced Friday by IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi.

Modi further added 'Talented sports people can become big stars, but without a good education there is something missing from sporting achievement. And for those of us not blessed with outstanding sporting talent, our futures are built on ensuring that we stay in school and equip ourselves for a productive and successful life"

IPL start from 18th April 2009, Defending Champion Rajastham Royal will take Royal Challenger Bangalore at Cape Town.

Mohammad Kaif Returned to India | IPL Update

Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaid the former Indian international Returned to INDIA.

Manoj Badale, the Rajasthan Royals chairman and co-owner, said in a statement that it wasn't feasible for the franchise to keep their entire squad in South Africa which would have added to their expenses.

Manoj Badale further added that players would remain a part of their squad.

Six other Indian Player also returned to INDIA. Player are Paras Dogra, Anup Revandkar, Srideep Mangela, Ashraf Makda, Azhar Malik and Dinesh Salunkhe

Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Deccan Charger | IPL Matches

Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Deccan Charger

After the failure in the First Season of IPL, Coach John Buchanan's leaving no stone unturned he is trying new theory by multiple Captaincy Idea. Alot thing said and done to the Multiple Captaincy idea, we will have to wait and watch, Multiple Captaincy theory works or Not.

Deccan Chargers also had the poor performance in the first season of IPL, But things got changed Deccan will have will be a completely different team this season new captain Adam Gilchrist and a new coach in Darren Lehmann,are set to put their best foot forward.

Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Deccan Chargers
4 pm at Cape Town

IPL Update | Pakistan Player to SUE Indian Premier League

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE

Pakistan player are ready to SUE Indian Premier league Bosses and Franchises.

Pakistan Skipper Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Salman Butt and Shoaib Akhtar were part of the First Season of the IPL.

Pakistan players have asked their agent to visit mumbai and file a case against

Pakistan government did not allow these players to go to India because of the Terroist Attack.

The IPL has now been shifted to South Africa Due to Security Reasons, Pakistan Player want to be allowed to play or compensate them fully for their three year contracts.

IPL and its franchises did not terminate the contracts of four other Pakistani players, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Misbah-ul-Haq and Kamran Akmal and has suspended their contracts.

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 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 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 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,”

IPL Time Table | IPL Fixture | IPL 2nd Season | IPL Schedules | IPL Matches | IPL Season 2 Matches Dates

IPL Teams And Match Schedule

The Most awaited India Premier League will go on floor by 10th April 2009. Defending Champions Rajasthan Royals will face Delhi Daredevils in the opening match at Jaipur.

Both Semi Finals will be played at Chennai and final will be played at Mumbai on 24th May 2009

IPL Season 2 Schedule.

Apr 10: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Daredevils at Jaipur.

Apr 11: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Deccan Chargers at Kolkata

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers at Chennai.

Apr 12: Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab at Delhi

Mumbai Indians Vs Rajasthan Royals at Mumbai.

Apr 13: Deccan Chargers vs Chennai Super Kings at Hyderabad.

Apr 14: Royal Challengers vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Bangalore.

Apr 15: Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians at Mohali.

Apr 16: Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils at Hyderabad

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at Chennai.

Apr 17: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers at Mumbai.

Apr 18: Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers at Mohali

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Darevils at Kolkata.

Apr 19: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings at Mumbai

Royal Challengers vs Rajasthan Royals at Bangalore.

Apr 20: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab at Kolkata.

Apr 21: Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians at Delhi.

Apr 22: Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers at Jaipur.

Apr 23: Royal Challengers vs Kings XI Punjab at Bangalore.

Apr 24: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Mumbai.

Apr 25: Delhi Daredevils vs Royals Challeners at Delhi

Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab at Chennai.

Apr 26: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Jaipur

Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians at Vizag.

Apr 27: Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers at Mohali.

Apr 28: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils at Mumbai.

Apr 29: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals at Mohali.

Apr 30: Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers at Vizag.

May 1: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils at Chennai.

May 2: Mumbai Indians vs Deccan Chargers at Mumbai

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajhasthan Royals at Kolkata.

May 3: Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings at Mohali

Royal Challengers vs Delhi Daredevils at Bangalore.

May 4: Deccan Chargers vs Rajsathan Royals at Hyderabad.

May 5: Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings at Delhi.

May 6: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab at Jaipur

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians at Kolkata.

May 7: Royal Challengers vs Deccan Chargers at Bangalore.

May 8: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings at Kolkata.

May 9: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians at Jaipur

Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils at Mohali.

May 10: Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Hyderabad.

May 11: Delhi Daredevils vs Rajsathan Royals at Delhi.

May 12: Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab at Mumbai

Chennai Super Kings vs Deccan Chargers at Chennai.

May 13: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers at Kolkata.

May 14: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings at Jaipur

Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers at Delhi.

May 15: Royal Challengers vs Mumbai Indians at Bangalore.

May 16: Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Delhi

Deccan Chargers vs Kings XI Punjab at Hyderabad.

May 17: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers at Jaipur

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians at Chennai.

May 18: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Mohali.

May 19: Royal Challengers vs Chennai Super Kings at Bangalore.

May 21: First semi-final at Chennai

May 22: Second semi-final at Chennai.

May 24: Final at Mumbai.