Hollioake in IPL approach

FORMER England one-day captain Adam Hollioake is a shock target for the mega-bucks Indian Premier League.

Hollioake, 37, last played competitive cricket in 2007 when Essex tempted him out of retirement with a short-term Twenty20 contract.

But now a third comeback is on the cards, with the all-rounder a more practical target than England’s big guns.

Franchises are understood to be unsure about signing up Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff, who are only free to play 15 days of the six-week tournament.

Hollioake, who led Surrey to their Twenty20 Cup win in 2003, would therefore represent greater value for money, with lower wage demands and greater availability.

Kolkata Knight Riders, who already boast Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, are his most likely destination having made an initial approach.

Head coach John Buchanan said: “I have had discussions with Hollioake. I see that he has a real role in the franchise."

Crosthwaite hoping to catch eye of IPL

Victorian wicketkeeper Adam Crosthwaite is hopeful the Indian Premier League's (IPL) powerbrokers extend their casting net far to cover Australia's next generation of aspiring Twenty20 cricket stars.

With a game and vibrant personality suited to the shortened format, Crosthwaite would one day love to take his acrobatic keeping and swashbuckling batting to the IPL.

So it's little wonder he is desperate for Victoria to regain their best Twenty20 form and reach this summer's final, which would secure a berth in the inaugural Champions League in India and an audition before IPL franchise owners.

Although that seems the most likely route for domestic players impressing, Crosthwaite was encouraged by the Delhi Daredevils' recent signing of NSW batsman David Warner, and hoped other franchises would look closely at Australian state players.

"Everyone is looking for the diamond in the rough," Crosthwaite said ahead of Victoria's Twenty20 match against Western Australia at the MCG on Thursday night.

"David Warner hits the ball really well and good on him, he's a sensational talent.

"Hopefully it does get like that (IPL franchises looking further), it's one of those things that if a young player can get an opportunity there's a lot of young players out there who can actually do the job.

"We've got many guys in our squad who can do a job exactly like that - we've seen Bliz (opener Aiden Blizzard) do it in the final last year, and over time Bobby Quiney has done it."

The rematch of last summer's final is a big one, as Victoria (top) and WA (third) both have two wins from three matches.

Despite the lure of playing in India, Crosthwaite said the Bushrangers had to adopt a relaxed mindset following last Sunday's defeat to Queensland.

"That's something we've been very big on, making sure we've got our eyes just on the game and every step in Twenty20 cricket we're relaxed and free," he said.

"That's exactly why the captain gave us a bake after the Queensland game.

"He said we weren't backing ourselves and that we need to get out there and back our instincts and whack the ball, because we do it really well."

Victoria named a squad of 13 including allrounder Andrew McDonald despite him playing in the third Test against South Africa.

Fellow allrounder John Hastings and batsman Chris Rogers were added, at the expense of fast bowler Clinton McKay and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, the 12th man against the Bulls.

WA dropped batsman Luke Pomersbach, and replaced him in the squad with Liam Davis.

Friday's game will be preceded by a curtain-raiser between the Victorian and Western Australian women's teams.

Victorian wicketkeeper Emma Inglis said playing at the famous ground had buoyed the Spirit, who have already enjoyed a strong start to the season.

"A few of the girls who are in the team, this will be their first time playing on the MCG, so we're really excited and that builds the excitement within the team," Inglis said.

New South Wales opener in IPL radar

Melbourne: Swashbuckling New South Wales opener David Warner, who blasted a 54-ball 97 against Tasmania in a domestic one-day match on Sunday, said he has been in talks with three IPL franchises to join the cash-rich Indian Twenty20 league bandwagon.

The 22-year-old Warner, who also hit a blistering unbeaten 165 against Tasmania at Hurstville Oval in Sydney last weekend, said he has been contacted by Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders and Hyderabad Deccan Chargers.

"There are three IPL teams in negotiations with my manager at the moment but there is nothing signed as yet," Warner said.

"We are talking to Delhi (Daredevils) pretty close at the moment, and Kolkata (Knight Riders) and we are hoping to talk to Deccan (Chargers) as well," Warner was quoted as saying by Australian Associated Press.

"Delhi has come back and had a few more words after last week," he added.

Warner has so far played seven one-day matches for NSW at an average of 57.6 and as many Twenty20 games at 21.33 but he is still to play for Sheffield Shield.

"It's exciting. Just to be given the opportunity to go over there with the world's best players is going to be amazing and hopefully we get something settled soon," he said.

Lehmann hopes to change Deccan Chargers' fortunes

Melbourne: Former Australia batsman Darren Lehmann, who has been roped in as coach of Indian Premier League side Deccan Chargers, feels he can change the fortunes of the team which finished last in the first edition of the Twenty20 league last year.

Lehmann will be teaming up with former Australia teammate Adam Gilchrist as he bids to graduate into an international coach.

Deccan Chargers, touted one of the favourites in the IPL with explosive batsmen like Andrew Symonds, Shahid Afridi, Herschelle Gibbs and Gilchrist, won just two of their 14 games that resulted in coach Robin Singh being shown the door and VVS Laxman dropped from captaincy.

"There was a lot of negative feeling around the team last year," said Lehmann, aware of Afridi's criticism of Laxman's dour leadership.

"We are trying to turn it around - before I even get there - into a positive feel through the players and coaching staff. I want to gel the group to become closer and play a better brand of cricket than last season.

"I think Gilly is sick of me ringing him but we are planning for a positive and fluent IPL side," Lehmann was quoted as saying by The Advertiser.

Lehmann feels a sound performance with the Deccan Chargers would enhance his ultimate desire to become Australia's coach.

"The ambition is certainly there. It will be a stepping stone to becoming a full-time coach at a state or international level down the track. That is, if a job comes up," said the 2004 Wisden Cricketer of the Year who signed with the Hyderabad-based team for three years.

"I want to take the best of the coaches I have played with and under including Greg Chappell, Barry Richards, Tim Nielsen, Wayne Phillips and John Buchanan while developing my own coaching style. That is the challenge," Lehmann said.

Lehmann, who revelled in his player-cum-coaching role with Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL, said it would be exciting to work with players like Symonds and Afridi.

"It will be exciting to link with Andrew Symonds, while Shahid Afridi is a good player who does need to be worked with," Lehmann said.

"I think Andrew Symonds is a bit misunderstood - a class player and one of the best Twenty20 players in the world. I was a guy who some people thought wouldn't make it and I eventually did.

"I can get through to the best players in the world and ones that need a bit more help." Former Australia stumper Gilchrist believes Lehmann would make a good coach.

"He has already been fantastic in his input - he is trying to set up a structure, thinking long term. It is a great opportunity for him. Darren has a great cricket mind - everyone has always known that. He has a great deal to offer," said Gilchrist.

Lehmann also feels that the IPL has thrown up opportunities for a number of players.

"Shaun Marsh played for Australia because of the IPL. People have made names for themselves in the IPL," said Lehmann, who thinks Queensland all-rounder Ryan Harris will be the next big thing in the IPL after picking up the uncapped Australian.

India Tests platform for IPL: Harmison

London: England may be struggling in India but pacer Steve Harmison admitted the Test series gave them the perfect platform to impress the franchise owners for mega-buck deals to play in the Indian Premier League.

"It's like the X Factor. You come out here and if you do well you have a chance of playing in the IPL and I think everyone would be interested," he said.

"It is an exciting form of the game and the atmosphere for one-day games in India is tremendous so I can imagine it will be the same for Twenty20 and that is the sort of buzz you play the game for," said Harmison who sat out of the on-going second Test giving way for Stuart Broad.

The likes of captain Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff could attract big bucks in the IPL market for the second season in April-May next year though there has been issues regarding their availability for a full tournament.

Their decision to return for the Test series following the Mumbai terror attacks has also won them many admirers in India.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said it has no objection to its cricketers playing in the IPL although the exact dates of their availability is still being thrashed out.

"It is still a way off but every chance you get to impress you want to take," Harmison was quoted as saying by Mirror newspaper.

The IPL franchises are now ready for players' auction on February 6 after the new rules for next year's tournament upped the number of international players allowed per squad from eight to 10.

The franchises will also have a fresh USD two million to bid for new players in the auction.

Decision by PCB, govt on IPL is final: Malik

Karachi: Facing severe criticism from cricketing fraternity for insisting to play in next year's Indian Premier League after India cancelled its tour, Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik said he and fellow players would abide by the government's decision on the matter.

Recently, Malik had told the media here during the Pentangular tournament that he and other Pakistani cricketers were keen to play in the IPL's second season as they had signed three year contracts.

However, in an interview to "Express" channel, Malik changed his stance after getting a rap from the Pakistan Cricket Board and many in the cricketing circles questioned his statement after India showed little interest to continue cricketing ties with Pakistan following the Mumbai terror attacks.

"I was misunderstood. Look it is obvious that in the present tense relations between the two countries, I or other players are not unduly enthusiastic about playing in the IPL. Whatever decision is taken by the PCB and the government we will strictly abide by that," he said.

Malik said he had only tried to emphasise that cricketing ties should continue as this was one way of reducing tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

"I never meant to say that whatever the situation I was keen to play in the IPL," he added.

The Pakistan captain insisted that nothing was more important to him than the honour and self respect of the nation.

"Whatever I am today it is because of Pakistan. All the wealth, fame and success I have got is because of Pakistan. I cannot even think of doing something which is against the interests or policies of our nation," he said. Malik and a dozen other Pakistani players were signed up to play for different franchise teams in the IPL whose second season is due to begin in April.

Malik whose captaincy tenure ends on December 31, however, hoped cricketing ties would resume soon between India and Pakistan.

The PCB has said it had taken no policy decision on whether to permit its players to go and play in the IPL or the rebel Indian Cricket League.

"When the time comes we will see but obviously our decision would be based after taking advice from the Sports Ministry and foreign office," Saleem Altaf, chief operating officer of PCB said.

Sources have said that due to escalating tensions between the two countries, even the IPL authorities want Pakistani players to sign consent forms, making it legally possible to release them from their current teams in the transfer window auction process.

"Even the IPL organisers know in existing circumstances it would not be possible for Pakistani players to play in India," one source said.

Pakistan's Federal Sports Secretary, Ashraf Khan said the ministry would soon announce a policy on sporting ties with India.

"We are consulting the concerned authorities but it is obvious that they are serious security threats to our sportsmen at this point of time if they go and play in India," Khan said.

Rules for transfers in IPL

Mumbai: The month-long trading window of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for franchises to sell and buy players from other franchises commenced on Tuesday.

The first list of players of one franchise available for picking by other franchises would be known by December 28, while the second and third lists would be known on January 5 and 12, 2009 respectively, IPL sources said on Monday.

Franchises would have the opportunities during the period to trade players - either by offering to sell a player via trade or expressing an interest to acquire a player.

Prior to any trading discussions the player's consent must be obtained, as per the decision arrived at a meeting of the IPL authorities and the franchises here on December 17.

The trading window is only for players who were part of the IPL in 2008.

Negotiations between two franchises should be only with regard to the player fee payable. The other terms of the Player Contract (for example the period of the contract) may not be varied.

During the trading of players, if more than one franchise is interested in buying a player, the selling franchise will negotiate with all interested and have the right as to which

offer to accept.

Each franchise is restricted to purchasing a maximum aggregate of a total of four overseas and Team India players during the trading window. There is no limit on the number of players that a franchise can sell.

The auction of new players, who did not feature in the 2008 edition, for the IPL's second edition will be held on February 6, 2009.

IPL buzz: Teams eyeing Pietersen, Flintoff

New Delhi: IPL franchises are firming up their plans for the second auction of players which is to be held on February 6.

According to sources, if England's players do become available then the Chennai Super Kings are likely to net Andrew Flintoff.

The struggling Bangalore Royal Challengers, meanwhile, in all probability will bag England captain Kevin Pietersen.

Even though the trading window is open for already contracted players, most teams are adopting a wait and watch approach.

Newspaper reports suggested that Zaheer Khan of the Bangalore Royal Challengers and Rohit Sharma of the Deccan Chargers were to be released. Both were said to be headed for the Mumbai Indians, who wanted the players to play in their home city.

But those moves have fallen through. Zaheer has been in great bowling form of late and Rohit was the highest scorer for Hyderabad in the first season.

Reports blame IPL for Aussies' loss of form

Melbourne: Finding it difficult to cope with Australia's mediocre show in 2008, a leading newspaper said top players suffered from slump after playing in the inaugural Indian Premier League and associating with the lucrative IPL was a pact with the devil.

Sydney Morning Herald wrote it could be coincidence but Australian cricketers who played in the IPL in April-May last year were either "injured, worn out or found themselves distracted by intoxications of India".

It then said those who were not lured by IPL money like Michael Clarke and Mitchell Johnson have been the "saviour" of the team, which is in the danger of losing the world champion tag.

"Whatever the cause, Australian cricketers, at Test and first-class levels, have struggled since their return from last year's inaugural Twenty20 tournament on the subcontinent.

Could it be cricket's version of the pact with the devil -- every incremental increase in the bank account is matched by a corresponding fall in your figures.

"Gone, or at least severely impaired, is the ability to score runs and take wickets. Call it the curse of the Indian Premier League," the newspaper wrote.

"Australia's elite spent only a short spell in the IPL. It may just be pure coincidence. Cause and effect are notoriously difficult to establish within a cricketer's career," it added.

Among the "list of the fallen", the newspaper named Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, Andrew Symonds and Brett Lee who "have figures showing a remarkable decline in productivity when the year before the IPL and the nine months since are compared".

"Hayden's detractors look everywhere for an explanation for his form slump: age, footwork, co-ordination and desire are all thrown up as possibilities. But no one mentions Lalit Modi and what may have been fool's gold on offer for a month with the Chennai Super Kings," the newspaper said.

"Hayden damaged his Achillies tendon, missed the tour of the West Indies and has never recovered his form. In the year before the IPL, Hayden crunched 503 runs at 62.87. Since then he has laboured his way to 344 at an average of 22.93."

On 'Mr. Cricket' Michael Hussey, it said, "Hussey owned the world's best Test average among current batsmen when he entered the circus ring. His year before produced the customary volume of runs at 73.87. Halve it and more, with an average since the IPL of 32.19."

"Symonds lost his way after Indian sojourn, eventually losing his bearings completely and his place in the team. He got it back but without the form of the previous year (his batting dropping from 85.50 to 39.18).

"Before the IPL, Lee led the attack with aplomb with wickets coming at a sterling average of 20.57; since then his average has blown out to 36.69 and he may have only avoided the indignity of being dropped for his home Test by instead having surgery to repair foot and ankle injuries."

Ricky Ponting alone among the Test players who ventured to India, has continued his career with the same level of productivity. Before IPL (45.33) and after (43.86) are virtually unchanged, the newspaper said.

"But look at those who eschewed the loot? Michael Clarke has become the mainstay of the Australian batting line-up, his average dipping slightly from 66.50 to 57.53. Brad Haddin has established himself behind the stumps and pushes 40 with the bat.

Mitchell Johnson is our leading bowler, with 50 wickets at 27.44 since avoiding the entrapments of IPL, compared with a Test average in the year before of 32.12."

SRK to select IPL cheerleaders from TV show

New Delhi: Style, personality, attitude, rhythm and a fit body - that's all Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is looking for in cheerleaders for his Indian Premier League (IPL) team.

The star will pick six cheerleaders for his Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming second season through his TV show "Knights & Angels". The show is being produced by Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment and will air on NDTV Imagine, a source from the channel told IANS.

'Knights & Angels' will be the first ever-televised hunt for cheerleaders and have other popular stars on board as well.

The details of the show are yet to be announced by Shah Rukh.

Shoaib Akhtar up for sale, says Buchanan

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will put up Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar for sale for the coming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

"We don't have room for both Umar Gul and Shoaib in the pace department. Shoaib is up for trade," KKR coach John Buchanan told reporters here on Monday.

The trade window for the second edition of the IPL closes Jan 22. If there are no takers for Shoaib, the KKR management may have to buy back the contract amount given to Shoaib to release him.

Buchanan praised Shoaib, saying the Pakistani bowler had made a deep impact in the maiden edition of the IPL and was a potentially good player for the Twenty20 version of the game.

Buchanan, who was speaking to reporters after the first day of the three-day trials for KKR at the Eden Gardens, said there would be another camp in Feburary before the team management comes out with the consolidated list of players in March.

The Aussie said the team had learnt its lessons from last year's experience. "This time we are taking into consideration more of Twenty20 and the domestic circuit. There will be a strong blend of Indian players in the team this time around."

While he expressed satisfaction with the quality of players in the camp, Buchanan said the next two days "should be more of an indicator of the quality on display".

On Mohammad Azharuddin's son Asaduddin, who was the cynosure of all eyes at the trials, Buchanan said the young batsman had an "impressive attitude" and came from a rare pedigree, but still had a lot to learn.

Asked about KKR's plans to recruit former England one-day captain Adam Holioake, the coach said: "Since he is an international player he can be roped in by any of the franchisees".

To another query, Buchanan said the foreigners in the top order who were a certainty for the side were Ricky Ponting, Chris Gayle, Brendon Mccullum and Mike Hussey.

Buchanan said among those who took part in the trials on Monday were two ambidextrous players - Mohammed Ebrahim Sanuth and Vikas Chauhan.

While Sanuth bowls left arm medium pace and right arm spin, Chauhan can bowl pace with both hands.

IPL teams want to wait and watch

If the Indian Premier League's transfer window has not seen much activity, blame it on the lack of clarity on availability of foreign
cricketers for the second edition of the league. Till the time the franchisees get a clear picture on this, they would want to wait and watch.

Till date, apart from the Indian cricketers, players from Sri Lanka and New Zealand are available for the entire IPL season this year. If Australia tours Pakistan or the two decided to play at a neutral venue, Ricky Ponting and his men will miss the IPL till May 10.

The only good news is that all the South African players are expected to take part in the T20 event. They will miss just the first three matches.

On the other hand, West Indian players are only available for the first 20 days. Then there is the question mark over Pakistan players' availability. "Under these circumstances, who is going to go ahead and shortlist names for transfers? We will stick to what we have for the time being," a team official asked.

Besides, there are also doubts over the availability of England players. "Some are saying that England players will be available for at least five weeks, while there are reports in the English media that their players will be given permission to play in the IPL for only two weeks. We still don't know how many of them will actually come," another team official said.

"Last year, some teams had matches five days after the league began. If that happens, what is the point of having foreign players for just two weeks in the beginning of the league?" an IPL team source asked.

According to some of the franchisees, there is also a dictum in the IPL - don't hire players on replacement basis. "We are not sure about our combination as of now. Till these problems are solved and there is more clarity, we can't get actively involved in transfers," a team in-charge added.

Pietersen, Flintoff cleared to play in IPL

LANCASHIRE'S Andrew Flintoff looks almost certain to play in the Indian Premier League this year after reports suggest England players have agreed a 15-day window with the ECB to take part in the lucrative tournament.

Freddie, along with England skipper Kevin Pietersen, could cash in to the tune of around £300,000 for just over two weeks' work.

It is understood the 15-day period agreed by the ECB and the Professional Cricketers' Association means Freddie would be back to play for Lancashire against Nottinghamshire in the County Championship starting on April 29 ahead of the first Test against the West Indies on May 6.

“We think this is realistic and sensible,” Sean Morris, the PCA chief executive, said. “There was some pressure to get back for a four-day game before the Test. The guys understand that and I think they are happy. I would say we are now 99 per cent there.”

Flintoff and Pietersen are bound to be top of the wanted list when the auction for those not figuring in last season's inaugural event is held on February 6, while the likes of Jimmy Anderson may also attract interest. The tournament itself starts on April 10 and runs until May 29.

The ECB have been reluctant to allow the centrally contracted players to join the IPL ahead of what is a hectic summer which includes a Test series against the West Indies, the Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes.

However, England's top stars didn't want to again miss out on the riches available, having sat out last year's tournament, and their central contracts remain unsigned while talks took place between the players and the ECB.

IPL Kolkata Knight Riders Team Squad & Team Details

Kolkata Knight Riders is the franchise representing Kolkata in the Indian Premier League, a Twenty20 cricket tournament. The team is led by Sourav Ganguly, who is also the Icon Player for the team, and coached by John Buchanan. The official theme of the team is Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re and the official colors are black and gold.its Home Ground is Eden garden Stadium. From Kolkata.

Captain : Sourav Ganguly
Coach : John Buchanan
Physiotherapist : Andrew Leipus
Owner : Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla & Jai Mehta
CEO : Joy Bhattacharya

Kolkata Knight Riders Team Squads : Sourav Ganguly (Captain), David Hussey, Ricky Ponting, Salman Butt,Akash Chopra, Cheteshwar Pujara,Rohan Banerjee,.Yashpal Singh,.Debabrata Das,.Tatenda Taibu (W),Wriddhiman Saha (W),Brendon McCullum (W),Chris Gayle,Ajit Agarkar,Mohammad Hafeez,Iqbal Abdulla,Laxmi Ratan Shukla,Ishant Sharma,Shoaib Akhtar,Murali Kartik,Umar Gul
Siddarth Kaul,Ranadeb Bose,Sourashish Lahiri,Ashoke Dinda

Sourav Ganguly

He is proved that Great captain of Indian History. He is good batsman in off side.Dravid said that ganguly is great player in off side.he is a icon player of KKR.he is a captian of KKR team.Wiki

Brendon MuCullm

He is good hiiter in the world.he is a good wicket keeper.he play for new zealand cricket.Wiki

David Hussey

He is a good Allrounder for KKR.He is hard hitter in this type Format.He is a brother of Michael Hussey.He is proved good bowler this type of format.Wiki

Ricky Ponting

He si also great captain for australian site. He is good technical batsman. He beaten good hook short against fast bowler.He is a good fielder in fifteen yard circle.Wiki

Chris Gayle

He is good hitting.He is a all rounder, play from west indies cricket.He is tall men he beaten first T 20 century against South Africa in World Cup.he is good batsman.Wiki

Ishant Sharma

He is good bowler for KKR he is a tall men.he used his height in bowling. He is done good variation in his bowling .Wiki

Ashoke Dinda

He is good fast bowler.he is maximum wicket taker bowler in this tournament.his bowling action is very good.Wiki

Shoaib Akhtar

He is very fast bowler in the world he played for pakistan. He is four wicket take in his first match in IPL for KKR.he inspired for young bowler.Wiki

Ajit Agarkar

He become to try allrounder for indian cricket team.he take most wicket taker bowler for india. He is good bowler.he is done good batting some times.Wiki

Lakshmiratan Shukla : He is allrounder .he play for bengal.he is proved that i will be a good all rounder in this type format he is done best performance for his club.Wiki.

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IPL Mumbai Indians Team Squad & Players

IPL Mumbai Team 2009: Mumbai Indians Team Squad & Details

Mumbai Indians is a cricket team in the Indian Premier League. The team is led by Sachin Tendulkar, who is also the Icon Player for the team. The team is coached by Lalchand Rajput, the former manager of the Indian Cricket Team.and is owned by India's biggest conglomerate, Reliance Industries.Reliance Industries Limited purchased the rights for the Mumbai franchise of Indian Premier league for a total of $111.9 million.its home ground are Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai & Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

Captain : Sachin Tendulkar
Coach : Lalchand Rajput
Fielding Coach : Sameer Dighe
Bowling Coach : Subroto Banerjee
Physiotherapist : Dr. Nitin Patel
Owner : Reliance Industries Limited
Director : Shishir Hattangadi
Media Adviser : Harsha Bhogle
Brand Ambassdor : Hrithik Roshan

Mumbai Indians Team Squads : Sachin Tendulkar (c), Loots Bosman, Ankeet Chavan, Siddharth Chitnis, Gaurav Dhiman, Dilhara Fernando, Harbhajan Singh, Sanath Jayasuriya, Musavir Khote, Dhawal Kulkarni, Lasith Malinga, Abhishek Nayar, Ashish Nehra, Manish Pandey, Rajesh Pawar, Shaun Pollock, Ashwell Prince, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohan Raje, Luke Ronchi, Pinal Shah (wk), Swapnil Singh, Yogesh Vijay Takawale (wk), Dominic Thornely, Saurabh Tiwary, Robin Uthappa, Vikrant Yeligati, Dwayne Bravo, Dwayne Smith

Sachin Tendulkar

The name and stats speaks for itself. I’ve had enough writing about this genious. Sachin Tendulkar has to prove a point in this format though.Just think of this. Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya will be opening the batting, the deadliest ever opening combination that you can think off in this tournament.Wiki

Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya’s probably the one of the best Batsman in World Cricket. Sanath Jayasuriya can single handedly turn matches for you. Though he’s old, he’ll give cent percent on the field. In a format where slow bowlers have done reasonably well, his left arm spin Bowling can prove handy.He is also great all-rounder for srilankan cricket team.Wiki

Abhishek Nayar

Abhishek Nayar is a great all-rounder for mumbai Indians in ipl tournament. Abhishek Nayar is a good perfomance for his team. Abhishek Nayar is also good fielder for boundary line.he was given to try best performance against many ipl team.Wiki.

Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa is one of the stand out players in the current Indian team. Robin Uthappa is electric in the field . He can hit the Cricket ball as hard as anyone in the International scene. Robin Uthappa is naturally aggressive. He can win you matches single-handedly. He can play such shots ( like walking down the track and hitting Brett Lee out off the park when he was bowling at over 150 kmph ) that you’ll be left to sit and wonder about.Wiki

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo is great All-Rounder for west indies and Mumbai Indians. Dwayne Bravo take place instead of andre nel, to give best performance for his team. Dwayne Bravo has done good variation his bowling.Wiki

Shaun Pollock

Shaun Pollock has done a lot to not have known him. If you speak about cricketing blood, he is a very fine example of that genre. Shaun Pollock is an incredible bowler and a very useful lower-order Bat. Shaun Pollock is a Captain’s delight. Shaun Pollock can be so very consistent and has the habit of picking wickets in bunches thereby stopping run-flow.Wiki

Harbhajan Singh

One of the best bowler that our country has produced. Harbhajan Singh has been an Under-achiever. He is capable of bowling tight and also playing big shots while batting. Harbhajan Singh has been playing some jaw-dropping innings in the recent past. You can always look out for something with this vibrant personality in your team.Wiki

Dilhara Fernando

Dilhara Fernando is the third Sri Lankan in the side. Dilhara Fernando has this ability to bowl quick and keep the batsmen hopping on the crease. Dilhara Fernando is a wicket-taking bowler and has a very well-disguised slower one. His ability to mix up his slower ones and yorkers needs credit.Wiki

Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga is the new poster boy of Cricket. With his characteristeic hair and bowling style, he is recognized by any Cricket follower. In his short span in International Cricket, he has troubled almost all the Batsmen that he has bowled to. His toe-crushing target are barely playable. Lasith Malinga can pick up wickets quickly as can bowl at alarming pace.Wiki

Ashish Nehra : He is fast bowler for Indian cricket team.he take 6 wicket against England and India won that match in world cup 2003.he worried about his injury problem.he is wicket taker bowler for mumbai Indians.Wiki

Delhi Daredevils Team Players Squad

Delhi Daredevils Team Squads & Player Details. IPL 2009 Delhi Team Info Lead By Virender Sehwag.

GMR Sports, owner of the Delhi Daredevils team has announced the sponsors for its IPL team. Hero Honda will be the main sponsor for the upcoming Twenty:20 tournament, while Adidas has signed up as the team’s Official Kit Supplier. Vijay Mallya’s has a pie in the Delhi Daredevils team too Kingfisher is the associate sponsor for the Delhi IPL team.it's homeground feroz shah kotla from delhi.

Captain : Virender Sehwag
Head Coach : Greg Shipperd
Assistant : David Sacker
Physiotherapist : To be Announced
Owner : GMR Holdings
CEO : Yogesh Shetty
Ambessador : Akshay Kumar

Delhi Daredevils Team Squad :

Virender Sehwag (Captain), Daniel Vettori, Mohammad Asif, Shoaib Malik, Dines Karthik(W), AB de Villiers, Farveez Maharoof, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Gautam Gambhir, Manoj Tiwary, Glenn McGrath, Rajat Bhatia, Shikhar Dhawan, Mithun Manhas, Mayank Tehlan, Pradeep Sangwan, Brett Geeves.

Shoaib Malik

The Pakistan Skipper is one of my favourite players and I have admired him for the sheer dimension he has brought to the game. Though he is a good Batsman, his ability with the ball and on the field can’t be neglected. he’s worth every penny. He can be quite tricky with his off-spinners and his ability with the bat is well-known. He is a treat to watch.Wiki

AB de Villiers

He is by far the find of the South African team. He has proved his worth with his quick fire knocks. He also has the Jonty Rhodes kind of standard on the field.he is one of the players to watch out for when this team takes the field.Wiki

Shikhar Dhavan

he is also Dependable player for Delhi Daredevils in IPL.he is left handed batsman.he is also hard hitter in this type tournament.and good fielder on boundary line.shikhar dhavan is good batsman proved for delhi daredevils.Wiki

Gautam Gambhir

After his outstanding display at the T20 World Cup in South Africa everyone knows what he is capable of. There was no doubt thathis home team would rope him in at any cost.This shows the kind of trust they have on this new found hero. With his ability to pace his innings quite easily and the ability to shift gears as he wishes makes him a tricky customer.he is dependable for indian cricket.Wiki.

Virender Sehwag

He is a Captained of Delhi Daredevils team.he is a dangerous batsman of the world.many player worried to bowl against virender sehwag.he is also play for indian cricket team.he is great opener in indian cricket team.We know about his ability to tear apart the opposition attack on any given day. He is also quite handy with his offies as well. But he’ll be known for his sheer brilliance with the bat.Wiki

Manoj Tiwari

The Delhi team has gambled here by picking this lad. He doen’t have so much experience at the big stage and didn’t seem to be too comfortable against the likes of Lee in the tour Down-Under. Though he played just one game, he neveer looked impressive. He is a good Batsman and quite a handy leg-spinner. But is he worth that whomping .I feel they’ve spent too much on an unknown quantity.Wiki

Glenn McGrath

The name says it all. By far the Best Fast Bowler of the past decade. He’s not express quick. But if your talking about containing the Batsman with accurate bowling, then Glenn McGrath is the answer. He has troubled every Batsman that he has ever bowled to.he Delhi again bagged a perfect deal.Wiki

Danniel Vettori

He has been a proven product in International Cricket and is respected by all his opponents. He is on a high after being named the New Zealand team Captain. He is also very good on the field and also a mature Batsman.You can count on him for some big shots or also to consolidate the innings. He deserves a lot and the crowd here are bound to give him his share.Wiki

Mohammad Asif

With his ability to bowl at any given condition, either with the new ball or the old ball, he has been the best find for Pakistan Cricket. He bowls at a genuine pace and can be very dangerous on any wicket. The Delhi Daredevils have done a good job in getting this pacer quite a good bet I must say.Wiki

Dinesh Karthik

This Chennai lad was brought for the Delhi Daredevils and hence will have to move to Delhi soon. We know his capabilities as a Batsman, Fielder and a Wicket-Keeper. Thus the team can boast of a International level Wicket-Keeper. He is quite electric in the field and has the talent to turn games around in this format.Wiki

Farveez Maharoof

He is the second Sri Lankan player in the team. He has this knack of picking up crucial wickets and breaking partnerships. His change of pace is well-disguised. He has this ability to play big shots lower down the order. He is quite mean in giving away runs as well.Wiki

Amit Mishra : He is hattrick wicket taker man in IPL format.sometime he has been done good batting for his team.he is also good fielder.he is palying for indian cricket now. Wiki

Hyderabad Deccan Charges Team Squads & Players Details

Team : Hyderabad Deccan Charges

Deccan Chargers is the franchise that represents the city of Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. From 2009, the team will be led by Adam Gilchrist and coached by Darren Lehmann, both former Australian Test cricketers. There is no Icon Player for the team.The Deccan Chargers Hyderabad IPL team is owned by Deccan Chronicle newspaper in $ 107 Million .Home Ground is Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

Note : It is announced that from 2009 season onwards the team will change its jersey(from dull beige-black to sparkling silver-blue), logo and also the team will have much more hype in it.

Captain : Adam Gilchrist
Coach : Darren Lehmann
Assistant Coach : Kanwaljit Singh, Mike Young
Physiotherapist : Dr Sean slattery
Strength And Condition Coach : Steve Smith
Owner : Deccan Chronicle
CEO : Tim Wright

Team Players and Squad: Deccan Chargers Hyderabad

Adam Gilchrist(capt, wk), Andrew Symonds, Herschelle Gibbs, Shahid Afridi, Chaminda Vass, Scott Styris, Chamara Silva, Nuwan Zoysa, R P Singh, Rohit Sharma, Arjun Yadav, Dwaraka Ravi Teja, Pragyan Ojha, Doddapaneni Kalyankrishna, P Vijaya Kumar, Y Venu Gopal Rao, Halhadhar Das (wk), Sanjay Bangar, Sarvesh Kumar.

Adam Gilchrist

Information : The name itself triggers terror in the heart of the Bowlers around the World. He might have retired from his International duty. But it is our privilege to have him here to continue his good work at this format. He can tear apart any attack with such an ease. He’s simply unstoppable once he gets going. His exploits behind the wicket is exemplary.it was given best performance his team.Wiki.

Shahid Afridi

Information : Shahid Afridi : Even this name strikes terror in the Bowler’s heart. But his inconsistency can be a key factor.The player of the T20 World Cup was a perfect fit for this man. He can bowl his quackish leg-breaks as well. He has the highest Strike -Rate for the year 2007 in ODI’s at about 170 runs per 100 balls.Wiki

Rohit Sharma

Information : He has been one of the best players in the just concluded CB series down-under. Evenwhen he made his International debut during the T20 World Cup, he played a couple of match-winning knocks which showcased his calibre.Wiki

Herchelle Gibbs

Information : He is a big match player.You can always count on him for big scores. Again, he has all the time in the World to hit the ball out of the park as and when he wants. He is simply one of the best fielders around in International Cricket. He can take the game away single-handedly.Wiki.

Andrew Symonds

Information : He has done lots on the field for the World to recognise him. He is very good in all departments of the game. His presence will itself bring energy into the team. His fielding stands out. He is such a player who can deliver under any situation.Wiki

R.P Singh

Information : He is one of the new found faces of Indian Pace Bowling.He also looks very seductive with his action as it doesn't look as pacy as it gets to the other end. He is a skidy customer but yet can surprise the Batsmen with the bounce that he can extract. He did well during the T20 World Cup.Wiki

Scott Styris

Information : A man capable of changing things around. He is very good with the bat and his ability with the ball makes him special. He can don both the roles and perform exceedingly well. His current form is the only cause of concern.Wiki

Chaminda Vaas

Information : He is one of the most brilliant Bowlers that Sri Lanka has produced. He can swing the ball both ways and has a very good slower one. He can make sure that runs are cut off when he bowls. He also has the ability of playing big shots and can clear the field consistently with ease.Wiki

Venugopal Rao : He is good batsman for this format. he is hard hit the ball with ball. He play for AndhraPradesh Ranji Trophy Player.he is also good off break bowler.He is also good fielder on the ground.Wiki

Sanjay Banger : He is good all-rounder .he is also good batting to need run.he play for Railway Ranji Player.he won the match sometimes bating and bowling performance.Wiki