Semi-final hopes, and a police complaint
A round-up of the day's news in the IPL
Cricinfo staff
27-May-2008
Batting in to the semis
Kepler Wessels, the Chennai Super Kings coach, has said if his side bat like they did against the Rajasthan Royals then they have a chance to beat the Deccan Chargers. Chennai are aiming to qualify for the semi-finals and a win in Hyderabad will ensure they beat the Mumbai Indians to the only remaining berth in the final four. "We are looking for more firepower in bowling," Wessels said. "It is a fact that the bowlers were punished badly on a very good pitch in the last match. However, it is important to remember that they have been bowling superbly right through." He also said fast bowler Manpreet Gony was the find of the IPL. Gony has taken 13 wickets at a strike-rate of 22.1 in 13 games.
Kepler Wessels, the Chennai Super Kings coach, has said if his side bat like they did against the Rajasthan Royals then they have a chance to beat the Deccan Chargers. Chennai are aiming to qualify for the semi-finals and a win in Hyderabad will ensure they beat the Mumbai Indians to the only remaining berth in the final four. "We are looking for more firepower in bowling," Wessels said. "It is a fact that the bowlers were punished badly on a very good pitch in the last match. However, it is important to remember that they have been bowling superbly right through." He also said fast bowler Manpreet Gony was the find of the IPL. Gony has taken 13 wickets at a strike-rate of 22.1 in 13 games.
Police complaint against franchise owner
The Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police RS Khatra has lodged a formal complaint with the District Commissioner of the Patiala range regarding the alleged verbal assault on him by Ness Wadia, the Mohali IPL franchise owner. Khatra claimed Wadia had told him the police were selling tickets in black and letting many spectators in an unauthorised manner. "I would have addressed Ness' grievances by initiating action against members of the police force, if found guilty. However, Wadia launched a verbal assault on me using derogatory language against me," Khatra said. "He addressed me as a low life which disturbed me greatly.''
The Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police RS Khatra has lodged a formal complaint with the District Commissioner of the Patiala range regarding the alleged verbal assault on him by Ness Wadia, the Mohali IPL franchise owner. Khatra claimed Wadia had told him the police were selling tickets in black and letting many spectators in an unauthorised manner. "I would have addressed Ness' grievances by initiating action against members of the police force, if found guilty. However, Wadia launched a verbal assault on me using derogatory language against me," Khatra said. "He addressed me as a low life which disturbed me greatly.''
Akram for shorter IPL
Wasim Akram has suggested a shorter IPL for next year. "I would advise the organisers to next time reduce the duration of the league and number of matches. It has got to a stage where it has become a bit too long and the whole tournament has become a bit complicated because of the number of matches each team is playing," Akram told PTI. "The IPL has been a success because Twenty20 cricket is all about entertainment. It is not real cricket."
Wasim Akram has suggested a shorter IPL for next year. "I would advise the organisers to next time reduce the duration of the league and number of matches. It has got to a stage where it has become a bit too long and the whole tournament has become a bit complicated because of the number of matches each team is playing," Akram told PTI. "The IPL has been a success because Twenty20 cricket is all about entertainment. It is not real cricket."