Recently concluded world cup 2011, must have not washed off from the minds of too many Indians. No doubt we have diverted to work and professions, just like back to work from office break. Similarly, the current scenario can be read out, but celebrations and parties are still going on, and why not? It is one of the India’s most glorious movement and achievement that have been carved after a wait of 28 years. The final match happened between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium on April 2, 2011 and happened to be Saturday, although there’s nothing prejudice of this day. The stadium was fully loaded with spectators, and supporters with no age bar. Both countries have their own fans and audiences that are present to boost their country teammates. The whole stadium was looking colorful with banners, posters, muskets, slogans in the support of their cricket team. What was amazing that to see is that whatever cricket pundits have prejudged about the match was seen something out of context. This match has been recorded and printed on the history pages, and will always remain a glorious part of Indian cricket.
Recently concluded world cup 2011
2011 Indian Premier League – Updates
There is good news for those people, who love to watch IPL because 4th season of IPL is going to start from 8th April, 2011. This time, India is going to host the tournament and the opening ceremony will be held in Chepauk Stadium, Chennai. The 2011 IPL is going to start from 8th April and run till 28th May, 2011. There are two new teams who are to participate, the Pune Warriors and Kochi Tuskers Kerala. In the year 2007, Board of Control for Cricket in India has established the first season of Indian Premier League.
This year, a new ten-team format was created with the introduction of 2 new teams. The new forma of IPL consists of 74 matches. This year, Yusuf Pathan is one of the costlier players in the IPL. So, if you are the one of the biggest fans of the cricket then ready for this 4th season of IPL which starts from first week of April. You can cheer-up your team and help them to win. Check-out the schedule and timings of all the matches so that you will not miss any single match. You can also get more details about 2011 IPL from its official website.
1st match: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders
The IPL 2010 cricket extravaganza is back. The opening ceremony of the DLF IPL 2010 twenty20 inauguration ceremony witnesses breathtaking performances by several Bollywood celebrities as well as International artists.
Kolkata Knight Riders won the opening match of the 2010 IPL by 11 runs beating Deccan Chargers at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai. After loosing the toss Kolkata Knight Riders were invited to bat. Deccan chargers made a dream start with Vass striking in the first ball itself and hence reducing KKR 0/2. KKR managed to make 161 for the loss of four wickets from the stipulated twenty overs.
After a bad start KKR managed to stand up a respectable total riding on Owais Shah (58 off 46) and Angelo Mathews (65 off 46) an unbeaten 130-run partnership for the fifth wicket. The champions of the second edition started well with VVS Laxman and Adam Gilchrist sharing a 61-run opening stand. VVS Laxman made 22 off 14 balls while Gilchrist smashed 54 runs including three fours and three sixes. Deccan Chargers managed to pile up only 150 runs for the loss of seven wickets from twenty overs. Man of Match award was given to Angelo Mathews for his overall good performance with bat and ball.
Deepika Padukone and Akon Perform in the IPL 2010 Opening Ceremony.
Cricket crazy India is ready for the third edition of the national cricket cum advertising extravaganza. DY Patil Stadium of Navi Mumbai, gets the honour to host the Opening Ceremony of DLF, Indian Premier League T20 tournament. The 3rd edition of T20 Championships was a grand affair and starts with a glittering inaugural ceremony with celebrities and artists like YB40′s Ali Campbell, Bjorn Again and Deepika Padukone participating in the event.
Due to government elections clashing with the schedule of IPL2 the second edition was unfortunately not held in India. Many thought it would not bring the same amount of success as the first edition, but proved everyone wrong as South African public gave a thumbs up and it was a hit as well. The third edition is back to India and the defending champions Deccan Chargers were all set to play the opening match against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The 2009 champions, Deccan chargers got off to a dream start after electing to bowl but they ultimately lost by 11 runs. They chased a 162-run target set by the Knight Riders, who lost 4 wickets. The Chargers finished at 150, after having lost 7 wickets. Kolkata Knight Riders Angelo Mathews led the team to a stunning victory.
IPL New Teams Tender Postponed
The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council has postponed the bidding process for the two new franchises following issues raised by many corporate houses related to some clauses. A clause requiring bidders to have a net worth of $1 billion (around Rs 4,600 crore) has been removed, and a $100 million (Rs 460 crore) deposit payable 24 hours before tenders are opened has been reduced to $10 million.
In another change, the winning bids will be expected to pay 10% of their bid within 48 hours, and an IPL council discretion to seek from the winning bidder 100% of the amount with a minimum time-frame has been dropped. All existing tenders, which were to be opened at 12 pm on Sunday, have been returned to the bidders
The new tender process will reopen on 9 March and opened on March 21. The bids will be opened at 11 am in Chennai same day, followed by the announcement of the winning bids.
IPL, which has turned out to be the most valuable cricket property in no time, is increasing the number of franchise teams from eight to ten from its fourth season. The minimum bid price has been fixed at $225 million (Rs 1,035 crore) per franchisee, against $50 million (over Rs 230 crore) in the maiden auction in 2008, when franchisees were required to submit just 10% of their bid amount as bank guarantee.