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The ICL is here to stay
It was good to hear legends of the game like Javed Miandad and Clive Lloyd come out in support of the ICL, and stating that different T20 leagues should co-exist for the good of the game
Hemang Badani
25-Feb-2013
Dear readers
The diary is back after a bit of a break. I thank you for your company, and I will definitely try to be more regular from now on. It
Full postA satisfying return to form
I was really pleased to get the Man-of-the-Match award in just my second game after the injury
Hemang Badani
25-Feb-2013
Hi everyone. I hope you all had a very happy and safe Diwali, and I wish all of you a very happy and prosperous year ahead. I was fortunate enough to have some time off, as our next match is only on November 2, so I took the opportunity to return to Chennai and spend Diwali with my family. I
Full postFlying high, diving deep, rocking on
Two back-to-back games in Bangalore, a two-hour trip to the airport for a flight to Hyderabad, a hour-and-a-half hour bus ride, and then four games back-to-back - that
Hemang Badani
25-Feb-2013
Two back-to-back games in Bangalore, a two-hour trip to the airport for a flight to Hyderabad, a hour-and-a-half hour bus ride, and then four games back-to-back - that
Full postRaring to go
The last ICL tournament really raised the bar in terms of fielding standards and player fitness, so all the players will be keen to raise the level even higher this year
Hemang Badani
25-Feb-2013
The second season of the ICL is about to get underway, and as far I'm concerned it's not a moment too soon. One of the best things about being with the ICL is that it allows me to have a great career playing competitive cricket while still affording me enough time to pursue other interests and spend time with my family - a luxury most modern professional cricketers don't have. With all the talk of burnout, mental stress and the like doing the rounds in the international circuit these days, I'm grateful that I've had the opportunity to rest, recharge and get myself fit. Having said that, I've been itching to pick up a bat for a little while now. I'm really looking forward to the new season that begins with a camp in Bangalore for the India-based players.
The Chennai Superstars have a lot to live up to this year. So far we have been the most successful among the city teams: we won the first 20-over and 50-over competitions, and finished third in the Edelweiss challenge last year. I'm confident we have the side to keep the momentum going this year, and I'm keen to make my contribution. Returning from a back injury last year and being completely new to the 20-over format, I had a slow start to the season, but finished up with a hundred in the 50-over format and a couple of fifties each in both formats. The excellent ICL fitness coaches and trainers have given me a superb training regime, which is probably the best I've ever experienced, also including my days with the Indian national team. Consequently I'm raring to go this year, and looking forward to helping my side regain the 20s title.
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