Indian Premier League 2007-08 / News

Mohammad Asif drug case

Frustrated Asif wants clarity on playing status

Jan 3, 2009: Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan fast bowler, wants a quick resolution to his playing status, which is in limbo after he tested positive for the banned substance nandrolone during the IPL last year

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'IPL will boost cricket in New Zealand' - Fleming

Nov 9, 2008: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has predicted that the success of the Indian Premier League and Twenty20 will encourage more youngsters in his country to choose cricket over rugby

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Laxman removal 'unfair'

Sep 29, 2008: The abrupt removal of VVS Laxman from the captaincy of Deccan Chargers, the IPL team, has been criticised by his close associates as disappointing, unethical and unfortunate

Dope scandal

Asif's B sample tests positive

Aug 19, 2008: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif's B sample has tested positive for a banned substance, according to an AFP report

Rise of Twenty20 cricket

Share Twenty20 riches - Jayawardene

Aug 6, 2008: Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan captain, feels the rise of Twenty20 cricket needs one big tournament with the revenue shared by all

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Arafat joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Aug 3, 2008: Pakistan allrounder Yasir Arafat has signed up with Kolkata Knight Riders for the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)

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ICC concerned over threat of match-fixing in IPL

Jul 24, 2008: The International Cricket Council has concerns over the threat of match-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), ICC general manager Dave Richardson said

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Modi rules out lifting IPL salary cap

Jun 10, 2008: Lalit Modi insisted the US$5 million salary cap on franchisees will remain in place for at least the next two seasons

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IPL teams to get first pick on players - Modi

Jun 8, 2008: Franchises from the IPL will get first priority over players for the proposed Champions League, and any team that fields a cricketer from the unofficial Indian Cricket League will be automatically disqualified

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IPL franchises can trade players - Modi

Jun 8, 2008: Lalit Modi, the IPL commissioner, has said franchises will be allowed to trade players before the 2009 season gets underway

Champions League

Countries win out over cash?

Jun 7, 2008: If there's a clash in loyalty when the Champions League takes place, it has been agreed that IPL players will represent the domestic teams of their home countries

IPL hero headed for the Caribbean

Watson called to fill Hayden's one-day shoes

Jun 4, 2008: Shane Watson was named as Matthew Hayden's replacement for the one-day leg of the West Indies tour

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Morgan hopes other formats will also be welcomed

Jun 2, 2008: David Morgan, the ICC president-elect, has said he hopes new spectators, drawn to the game by Twenty20, will come to love the other formats as well

Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, final, IPL

The twists and turns

Jun 1, 2008: The turning points from the see-saw battle between the Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, final, IPL

Rajasthan champions after cliffhanger

Jun 1, 2008: League or knock-out there was only one champion. It was fitting that the most consistent side in the tournament held their nerve to clinch a thriller

IPL monitor: Round-up of the day's news

Aussie player of the tournament

Jun 1, 2008: Daily news round-up from the IPL

Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, final, IPL

Stage set for blockbuster finale

May 31, 2008: As the summer blockbuster comes to an end, two of its biggest superstars clash in the finale in Mumbai

Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, 2nd semi-final, IPL

Inspired Chennai send Punjab packing

May 31, 2008: An inspired Chennai Super Kings shrugged off the underdogs' tag with a comprehensive display to thrash Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets and join Rajasthan Royals in the IPL final

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Injured Smith ruled out of IPL final

May 31, 2008: Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the finals of the IPL because of a hamstring injury

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Experience was more important than money - Razzak

May 31, 2008: Abdur Razzak, has said that "gaining experience" during the Indian Premier League was "more important than the money"