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Mumbai, June 3, 2008.
The long campaign came to a heartbreaking climax but Chennai Super Kings can be proud of the fact they travelled the distance well. It came as no surprise the Super Kings were in a huddle after the game.
Mumbai, June 3, 2008.
After the one-ball victory over M.S. Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne was emphatic over his young guns show in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League.
Mumbai, June 2, 2008.
Rajasthan Royals’ team principals Emerging Media announced the third season of their nationwide cricket talent hunt ‘Cricket Star’ here on Saturday. The winner of the second leg of the talent hunt was awarded a contract with the Rajasthan Royals for three years.
Mumbai, June 2, 2008.
In keeping with its label of "cricketainment", the final day of the Indian Premier League had its share of non-cricket action and activity. Before the start of the final between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, cricket was put on the back burner, entertainment took centrestage and even the Super Kings, who came out to practice, couldn’t take their eyes off the extravaganza.
Mumbai, June 2, 2008.
The final had all ingredients packed in the right proportions. Spectacular sixes, sliding stops, restrictive bowling in patches, both Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals played out a final that befitted the stage but sadly there had to be only one winner.
Mumbai, June 1, 2008.
Chennai Super Kings killed the ‘momentum’ devil with an incisive display to book their berth in the final of the inaugural IPL here on Saturday.
Hyderabad, May 28, 2008.
A lot of people slept well on Tuesday as the Hyderabad leg of the Indian Premier League came to an end. These are people without whose effort, the matches held in Hyderabad could not have been managed.
Holding seven matches of such a huge tournament involves a lot of hard work even off the field.
Hyderabad, May 28, 2008.
Amidst Hyderabad’s soggy IPL campaign, the performance of Venugopala Rao has stood out as crisp as fresh morning lettuce. Never seen as a batsman cut for the exacting demands T20, Venugopala has punched above his weight consistently through the IPL.
Hyderabad, May 28, 2008.
The much-awaited win at home did not come for Deccan Chargers even in their last match, but they got some indication about what their team should be like in the next edition of Indian Premier League.
Hyderabad, May 27, 2008.
In a world where winning is the ultimate mantra, failure is looked down upon. But there are many who just love the game and their teams despite the performance on the field.
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Hyderabad, May 27, 2008.
A side that has failed miserably in a tournament would want to finish on a winning note, but the task is made tougher when Deccan Chargers play a team hungry for a win as that would give them a place in the next stage of the competition.
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Hyderabad, May 26, 2008.
Fearless hitting took the Royal Challengers to a thrilling victory here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday as Deccan Chargers failed to pull off their first home victory which at one stage looked like the only result possible.
Hyderabad, May 26, 2008.
Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist wore a helpless look after another loss in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. But like the true gentleman he is, Gilly was gracious in defeat. He looked at the positives and said he was hoping for a better next year.
Mohali, May 24, 2008.
Openers Kumar Sangakkara and Shaun Marsh guided Kings XI Punjab to a comfortable six-wicket win against the Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League T20 match at the PCA Stadium here on Friday.
By ROHIT BHARDWAJ, May 23, 2008.
Kings XI Punjab will be riding high after their brilliant one run win over Mumbai Indians on Wednesday — that also guaranteed their semifinal berth — as they take on the Deccan Chargers at the PCA Stadium here on Friday.
