They made their mark in the inaugural Indian Premier League.
And the impact they had on the competition was something that couldn’t be ignored.
So while Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab), Gautam Gambhir (Delhi Daredevils) and Sanath Jayasuriya (Mumbai Indians) finished as the top three scorers in season one with 616, 534 and 514 runs respectively, Graeme [...]

First a warning: Reading this column may be injurious to the health of those who believe IPL is the greatest sporting event India has ever ventured into. I am no cheerleader, nor intend to be one. Having said that, I am no spoilsport either, and nor do I grudge people their evening dose of entertainment [...]

India’s inability to host the IPL this year may have caused widespread disappointment on the streets of Mumbai and Kolkata, but India’s loss is South Africa’s gain and this year’s hosts are making the most of an incredible opportunity to popularise the game in Africa.
Twenty20 cricket has been embraced by South Africa.
They’ve been playing it [...]

After a high, the Royal Challengers Bangalore hit a new low. If their victory in the opener against defending champions Rajasthan Royals was remarkable; the defeat in the last game was simply deplorable. They next face the Deccan Chargers, the team that finished with a wooden spoon last time but have made close to a [...]

Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait will be missing from Shane Warne’s defending champion Rajasthan Royals when the IPL Twenty20 side opens play on Saturday against Bangalore in South Africa. 
Cricket Australia has not allowed Tait, who was the first player chosen in the Indian Premier League draft in February, to play because of concerns that he [...]