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Title sponsor ends IPL association

Aug 28, 2012: DLF Ltd, India's largest real estate firm, has decided not to renew its title sponsorship of the IPL, ending its five-year association with the tournament

IPL news

'Franchises, not BCCI, should control players'

Jun 1, 2012: Gautam Gambhir has urged franchises to do more to discipline players, saying the BCCI can't be held responsible for players' off-field behaviour during the IPL

Bangladesh news

Shakib happy with IPL outcome

May 30, 2012: Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, has had only one day at home to sleep off the delirium of the Kolkata Knight Riders' maiden IPL triumph - he will play club cricket in Dhaka from Thursday - but he is not complaining

IPL 2012

Kolkata celebrates KKR's victory

May 29, 2012: Tens of thousands of people turned out on the streets of Kolkata on Tuesday to receive the Kolkata Knight Riders team, returning home as IPL winners

IPL 2012 stats analysis

More runs, sixes, and close finishes

May 28, 2012: In a tournament of several stats highlights, the team with the best numbers deservedly lifted the cup

IPL 2012 performance analysis

Steyn, Gayle take pole position

May 28, 2012: An analysis of individual batting and bowling performances in IPL 2012

Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2012, final, Chennai

'Didn't expect Bisla onslaught' - Fleming

May 28, 2012: Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings coach, has said Manvinder Bisla's assault in Kolkata Knight Riders' successful chase of 191 was unexpected

IPL news

Uncapped Indian players to be auctioned next IPL

May 28, 2012: India's domestic, uncapped cricketers will be part of an auction ahead of next year's IPL, the league's chairman Rajiv Shukla has said

Kolkata v Chennai, IPL 2012, final, Chennai

We did it for Balaji - Gambhir

May 27, 2012: Manvinder Bisla, Man of the Match in the final, played the game only because Kolkata Knight Riders were forced to rejig their combination after L Balaji was injured

Kolkata v Chennai, IPL 2012, final, Chennai

Kolkata take title after Bisla blitz

May 27, 2012: The headlining performance came from little-known Manvinder Bisla as Kolkata Knight Riders prised the IPL trophy out of Chennai Super Kings' hands

Bangladesh news

IPL was an educational experience, says Tamim

May 26, 2012: Tamim Iqbal has said that he enjoyed observing those around him at the IPL, especially the big two in his team - captain and mentor Sourav Ganguly, and Australia captain Michael Clarke

Kolkata v Chennai, IPL 2012, final, Chennai

KKR seek maiden title; CSK hunt hat-trick

May 26, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL final between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai

Kolkata v Chennai, final, IPL 2012, Chennai

Acid test for tournament's best

May 26, 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders, the most consistent team so far in IPL 2012, face their toughest challenge yet against the two-time champions, who have peaked at just the right time

Delhi v Chennai, 2nd qualifier, IPL 2012, Chennai

Had to drop Morne to get an allrounder - Simons

May 26, 2012: Eric Simons has defended the decision to leave out Morne Morkel for their knockout clash against Chennai Super Kings, saying it was necessitated to maintain the balance of playing six batsmen, four bowlers and an allrounder

Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2012, Chennai

The madness of benching Morne Morkel

May 25, 2012: To make up for Irfan Pathan's absence, Delhi Daredevils made two changes, one of which was leaving out Morne Morkel. And that made a significant difference

Delhi v Chennai, 2nd qualifier, IPL 2012, Chennai

Vijay century overpowers Delhi

May 25, 2012: Some baffling tactical decisions and a powerful century from M Vijay resulted in Delhi Daredevils elimination

Chennai v Delhi, 2nd qualifier, IPL 2012, Chennai

Do Delhi have big-match temperament?

May 24, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL qualifier match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils in Chennai

IPL news

Gurkeerat keen to play Ranji Trophy

May 24, 2012: Gurkeerat Singh, the Kings XI Punjab batsman, has said he hopes his IPL performance will help him make the Punjab squad in the Ranji Trophy

Chennai v Mumbai, eliminator, IPL 2012, Bangalore

Last five overs were phenomenal - Fleming

May 24, 2012: Stephen Fleming has said the last five overs of Super Kings' innings which produced 73 runs, were phenomenal and turned the initiative towards his side

Mumbai v Chennai, Eliminator, IPL 2012, Bangalore

Dhoni assault knocks out Mumbai

May 23, 2012: Chennai Super Kings seem to thrive in times of difficulty. At one point this season, they were hanging by a thread to stay alive and now they're just two wins away from a third straight title