Indian Premier League, 2012 news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Title sponsor ends IPL association

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

'Franchises, not BCCI, should control players'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Shakib happy with IPL outcome

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Kolkata celebrates KKR's victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

'Didn't expect Bisla onslaught' - Fleming

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Uncapped Indian players to be auctioned next IPL

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

We did it for Balaji - Gambhir

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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 take title after Bisla blitz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

IPL was an educational experience, says Tamim

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

KKR seek maiden title; CSK hunt hat-trick

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL final between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai

Had to drop Morne to get an allrounder - Simons

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Vijay century overpowers Delhi

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Some baffling tactical decisions and a powerful century from M Vijay resulted in Delhi Daredevils elimination

Do Delhi have big-match temperament?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL qualifier match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils in Chennai

Gurkeerat keen to play Ranji Trophy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Last five overs were phenomenal - Fleming

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Dhoni assault knocks out Mumbai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

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

Choosing bowlers for qualifier was difficult - Sehwag

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Virender Sehwag, the Delhi Daredevils captain, defended the decision to play three fast bowlers and just one spinner during their qualifier against Kolkata Knight Riders

'Yusuf is a magical player' - Gambhir

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain, has said that the side's decision to keep the faith in their "core group" of players, including Yusuf Pathan, is one of the reasons for their strong performance

Kolkata in IPL final for first time

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

After four seasons of at times embarrassing underachievement, Kolkata Knight Riders will play for the IPL trophy on Sunday

Mumbai face dangerous Chennai in knockout clash

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL eliminator match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Bangalore

Pace v spin as teams target first final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the first IPL qualifier match between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in Pune

Dravid undecided about IPL future

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rahul Dravid, the Rajasthan Royals captain, has said that he is unsure about his role in the side in the future

I'm helping younger bowlers deal with pressure - Morkel

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Morne Morkel, the Delhi Daredevils fast bowler, has said he has been helping the younger bowlers in his side to deal with pressure of performing in the IPL

Poor shot selection cost us - Kohli

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has said that his side erred in their shot selection in a low-scoring chase against Deccan Chargers on Sunday

Smith and Tendulkar crush Rajasthan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dwayne Smith and Sachin Tendulkar, with the help of a large dose of luck, put on the highest stand for the first wicket to crush Rajasthan Royals

No need for immediate post-mortem - Ganguly

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sourav Ganguly has said that the side does not need an immediate "post-mortem" after their disastrous IPL season ended on Saturday with their ninth consecutive defeat

PCB chief invited to IPL final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The BCCI has invited Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf to watch the final of the IPL to be played in Chennai on May 27

Steyn, Duminy help Deccan knock out RCB

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Royal Challengers Bangalore imploded in their most crucial match of the season, choking in a low-scoring chase and bowing out of race for the playoffs

Virtual quarter-final for Royal Challengers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad

Shakib lifts Kolkata to No. 2 spot

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kolkata Knight Riders set up a first qualifier match against table-toppers Delhi Daredevils as they took the No. 2 spot with a comfortable win over Pune Warriors

Mumbai meet Rajasthan in inconsequential game

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur

Pomersbach granted bail by Delhi court

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Luke Pomersbach, the Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman who was detained by police for allegedly assaulting a US national and her fiancé, has been granted bail

Delhi knock out Punjab and take top spot

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Delhi Daredevils confirmed their standing as the team to beat with a power-packed performance to knock out Kings XI Punjab

Kolkata target place in top two

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Pune Warriors and Kolkata Knight Riders in Pune

Rajasthan crash out as batting flops

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rajasthan Royals were knocked out of the playoff race by a stifling spell of legspin bowling from Amit Mishra

'Accuracy, extra pace key to Narine's success' - Bayliss

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kolkata Knight Riders' coach Trevor Bayliss has said that Sunil Narine's "accuracy and extra pace" have made him the most successful spinner in the IPL this season

Punjab must topple giants to stay alive

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils in Dharamsala

Shah Rukh Khan gets five-year ban from Wankhede

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has banned Shah Rukh Khan from entering Wankhede Stadium for five years

Pomersbach detained over alleged assault

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Luke Pomersbach, the Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman, has been detained by Delhi police following allegations that he assaulted a US national and her fiance

Gayle ton delivers crucial win for Bangalore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli took 204 runs off a Morne Morkel-less attack to lead Royal Challengers to the highest total of 2012, one that was ultimately a match-winning one

Rajasthan Royals aim to live another day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Deccan Chargers and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad

Gilchrist, seamers push Chennai to the brink

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kings XI Punjab kept themselves in contention for a place in the playoffs with a comfortable victory set up by their seamers in Dharamsala

Batting let Mumbai down - Robin Singh

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Mumbai Indians coach Robin Singh has said an "extremely poor" batting display led to his side's 32-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday

Shah Rukh Khan in trouble over stadium skirmish

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The IPL's worst-kept secret

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

This isn't the first time murky player signings in the IPL have come to light

Narine mystery too much for Mumbai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kolkata Knight Riders are as good as through to the playoffs after Sunil Narine inspired them to a win over Mumbai Indians

Bangalore look to stay alive

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The preview of the match between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Feroz Shah Kotla

Chennai, Punjab aim to stay afloat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings in Dharamsala

Mishra admits to 'frivolous statements'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mohnish Mishra, one of the five players suspended by the BCCI pending an inquiry into accusations of corruption, has said that he made the statements recorded during India TV's sting operation casually, only with a view to 'develop his value'

Mahela guides Delhi into playoffs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mahela Jayawardene's half-century may have been the slowest for Delhi Daredevils this season but it helped his team become the first side to qualify for the playoffs

Close race to finish in top two

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai

IPL council suspends five players

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The IPL governing council has suspended all five players named by the India TV sting operation alleging corruption

Rayudu, Harshal Patel fined for spat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ambati Rayudu has been fined 100% of his match fee while Harshal Patel, was docked 25% of his match earnings following a spat between the two

Last-ball six keeps Chennai alive

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With Chennai Super Kings needing five runs to win off the final delivery, Rajat Bhatia bowled a full toss which Dwayne Bravo heaved over the long-on boundary

'Hirwani's advice gave me confidence' - Chandila

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rajasthan Royals' offspinner Ajit Chandila said that Narendra Hirwani's advice before the match gave him the confidence to bowl with the new ball against Pune Warriors.

Punjab aim to stay in contention

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab in Delhi

Mumbai steal final-over win, again

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ambati Rayudu and Kieron Pollard blasted fifties to take Mumbai Indians, at least temporarily, to second spot in the table

Punjab keep pace with last-ball victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Even in the face of a tall target and a top-order failure, Kings XI Punjab and David Hussey never lost faith

Momentum with Chennai at Eden clash

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata

Chandila hat-trick keeps Rajasthan in race

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

When Rahul Dravid was asked at the toss to name the changes to his line-up, he paused for a few seconds before giving up trying to recollect the second spinner. Ajit Chandila ensured that his captain and the rest of the world weren't going to forget his n

Mid-table scrap heats up

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in Bangalore

Dominant Chennai down table-toppers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chennai Super Kings kept their playoff hopes alive with a ruthless performance that cut the table-leaders Delhi Daredevils to size

Punjab's chance to move up the table

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers in Mohali

IPL teams get nod to play Associates, Affiliates

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The BCCI's Working Committee has approved a proposal to allow IPL franchises to play a limited number of friendly matches in ICC Associate and Affiliate countries between June and August, subject to guidelines that the board will set down at a later date

Rajasthan have no room for error

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors in Jaipur

Rohit century ends Kolkata's winning run

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rohit Sharma and Herschelle Gibbs, playing his first game this season, set up Mumbai Indians with a 167-run stand that ended Kolkata Knight Riders' unbeaten run of seven games

Mumbai aim to stay in top four

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in Kolkata

Delhi wary of cornered Chennai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils in Chennai

Gayle, bowlers power Royal Challengers to No. 3

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Virat Kohli's side steamed past Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to No. 3 in the league

Ganguly's final IPL year - Pune owner

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sourav Ganguly may give up the Pune Warriors captaincy after this season and take up a mentoring role in 2013, franchise owner Subroto Roy has said

Late surge takes Chennai in to top four

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

You can't rule out Chennai Super Kings. They are no strangers to wriggling out of a difficult situation, and they did it again when it seemed their qualification prospects were in peril in Jaipur

Pune aim to trip rising Bangalore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Pune Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Pune

Warner, Ojha swat aside Deccan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Even 187 wasn't enough to push Deccan Chargers' inexperienced bowling attack to pull off a surprise win against Delhi Daredevils

Gayle does it again for Bangalore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Gayle swung six sixes on his way to the orange cap, 500 runs in the tournament and an unbeaten 82 that propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore to the fourth spot

Delhi look to reclaim pole position

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils in Hyderabad

Crunch time for defending champions Chennai

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Chennai

Our bowlers were clinical - Dravid

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rajasthan Royals' captain Rahul Dravid has said his bowlers' clinical performance was instrumental in their win over Pune Warriors on Tuesday

Deccan succumb to Mandeep, Hussey

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mandeep Singh carted Deccan Chargers' bowling around in a dominating innings. Chargers then lost Cameron White, Daniel Harris and Kumar Sangakkara in the space of eight deliveries. Game over.

Mid-table crisis for Bangalore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai

No room for complacency - Gambhir

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has said there will be no room for complacency after his side beat Delhi Daredevils by six wickets on Monday to claim the top spot in the points table

Watson and Tait crush insipid Pune

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shaun Tait set it up and Shane Watson finished the job in clinical fashion. Rajasthan Royals delivered a seven-wicket drubbing over Pune Warriors, low on morale, to move to fourth in the points table

Luke Wright fears he is down with dengue

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Luke Wright, the Pune Warriors allrounder, fears he could be down with dengue

Kolkata evict Delhi from top spot

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The clash between the two most impressive teams in the tournament proved to be a one-sided affair as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a six-wicket victory

Rajasthan's chance to improve prospects

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Pune Warriors and Rajasthan Royals in Pune

Punjab aim to keep pace

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab in Hyderabad

'Take a single ... I shall do the rest' - Smith

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dwayne Smith, the Mumbai Indians allrounder, has said that he backed himself to score 14 off the last three balls in his first IPL match of the season

Read the situation to perfection - De Villiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

AB de Villiers said, after Royal Challengers won with seven balls to spare, he had read the situation to "perfection"

Clash of the table toppers in Delhi

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi

Rampant de Villiers waylays Deccan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Last year it was Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bangalore, this year it's AB de Villiers. Another fiery, match-winning hand from him transformed the game in a matter of two overs

Dwayne Smith stuns Chennai in last-over heist

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dwayne Smith, playing his first game for Mumbai Indians this season, smashed three boundaries off the last-three balls of the chase to avert what seemed a certain choke from the hosts

'We weren't really switched on' - Hussey

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kings XI Punjab captain David Hussey has said a lackadaisical approach from his side against Rajasthan Royals at Mohali led to their 43-run defeat

Bangalore sweat on bowling problems

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Deccan Chargers in Bangalore

Pretty sure I'll be opening for Delhi - Warner

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Warner has said he is likely to open the batting with Virender Sehwag in Delhi Daredevils' remaining games this IPL season

Rajasthan end run of losses with big win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rajasthan Royals' batting fired collectively to break a run of four consecutive losses and consign Kings XI Punjab to their fourth defeat in five home games this season

Parameswaran replaces injured Aravind for RCB

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Prasanth Parameswaran, the Kerala left-arm seamer, has been included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad, after S Aravind was ruled out of the IPL with an injury

Teams aim for surge after wins

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai

No happy homecoming for Ganguly

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ganguly match just another game for Gambhir

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain, has sought to downplay the huge hype that surrounds their Saturday game against Pune Warriors India

Chennai go fourth with tough win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Their batsmen did not set Chepauk alight, nor did their bowlers destroy the opposition, but Super Kings fought hard on a demanding pitch to earn victory

Time running out for Rajasthan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Mohali