Newsfile: May 9

Vettori or Kohli for RCB?: Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Tillakaratne Dilshan has said the team is yet to decide on who will captain against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. A change in team combination meant the full-time captain, Daniel Vettori, did not play their last match, and they were led by Virat Kohli to a five-wicket win against Deccan Chargers. "We will take a call on the captain tomorrow [Wednesday],” Dilshan told PTI. “It will be either Vettori or Kohli. We have not taken a decision yet.”

Gilchrist says his return to the XI not guaranteed: Kings XI Punjab full-time captain Adam Gilchrist hopes to be fully fit in time for his team’s next game, against Chargers on May 13, but has said he will not necessarily walk right back in to the XI. “I am hoping to be available. I felt good prior to this [Tuesday’s game], I hope to be available for selection [before the next game]. And then, we have to work out what our best team is,” he told IPLT20.com. “Whether or not I am in, that needs to be worked out. Nitin Saini is doing a wonderful job behind the stumps and has played a couple of very good innings for us.” Gilchrist had injured his hamstrings in both legs during the game against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 18, and David Hussey has captained since, recording four wins in seven matches.

I can do great things – Dwayne Smith: After coming into the IPL late, as Mumbai Indians replacement for the injured Mitchell Johnson, Dwayne Smith wasted no time in grabbing the spotlight – in his first game he knocked off 14 runs from the final three deliveries to snatch a thrilling win against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. He hopes to do more as the tournament progresses. “I am pleased about what I was able to do on my first evening here, but I'm over that now,” he told the Times of India. “I'm looking at the next game, and hope to make an even bigger impact. As long as I am confident, I know that I can do great things.”

When fit, I directly play matches – Malinga: Mumbai Indians’ fast bowler Lasith Malinga is the IPL’s leading wicket-taker across seasons and arguably the most effective limited-overs bowler in cricket at the moment. If he has a problem, it is fitness. He had missed three games earlier in the IPL because of back spasms, and has already retired from Test cricket due to a dodgy knee. Injuring the knee in 2007, Malinga said, had made him change his training routine. “I’m looking to play for another two or three years. I cannot run much or train hard now after the knee injury,” he told Mid-Day. “Whenever I am fit, I directly play a match. It is very important for bowlers to maintain bowling fitness. I have that and know how to manage it. I trained very hard when I was 20-21 and did a lot of running, [now] I don't go much to the gym.”