Newsfile: May 10

CSK’s finishing skills found wanting – Bichel: After allrounder Albie Morkel, it’s now Chennai Super Kings’ bowling coach Andy Bichel who has said that they must work on finishing games off this season. “The boys have had good starts but what has bothered us is the lack of a finisher. The Sehwags and the Gambhirs have not only scored runs, but they have also finished games for their side. Even, Kevin Pietersen has done that,” Bichel said ahead of Super Kings’ must-win game against Rajasthan Royals. “We really didn’t have anyone to finish the games. As a unit, we have failed to seal games. If we are a bit more consistent, we can do it.”

IPL has helped Sri Lanka players – Murali: The IPL has presented Sri Lanka players with a handy financial and learning opportunity, Royal Challengers Bangalore bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has said. “For us Sri Lankans, it's a great opportunity because the IPL involves big money and we get to earn quite a bit,” he was quoted as saying by the Times of India. “Also, there is exposure to international cricket and players, we get to play with players from different countries.”