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London, May 29 (ANI): The second version of the Indian Premier League, which was played recently in South Africa, has only confirmed one thing – that the shortest version of game cricket is headed northwards in the popularity stakes. According ... Read More »
Pak players to discuss IPL suspension with commissioner Lalit Modi
Lahore, May 11 (ANI): Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has said he and other Pakistan players will go to South Africa to discuss their Indian Premier League (IPL) suspension with tournament chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi. The Pakistan Cricket ... Read More »
Lalit Modi hints at reducing strategy breaks
The much-criticised “strategy breaks” in the Indian Premier League could be revised for the semifinal and final matches, IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi hinted on Tuesday. Modi said the idea was yet to be ratified by the IPL technical committee but ... Read More »
Rajasthan HC issues notice to Lalit Modi in cheating case
Jaipur, Apr 24 (ANI): The Rajasthan High Court on Friday issued a notice to IPL Chairman Lalit Modi in connection with alleged forgery in issuing a cheque of Rs six crore to the Chief Minister Relief Fund for disbursement among ... Read More »
School benefits from IPL’s HEAT initiative
IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi has donated R100,000 (Rs five lakh) to a high school in Port Elizabeth as part of the IPL’s Help Educate and Teach (HEAT) initiative. He made the donation to 35 pupils and educators, including ... Read More »
Key driving factor for IPL has been to engage South Africans: Modi
Cape Town (South Africa), Apr.17 (ANI): IPL Chairperson and Commissioner Lalit Modi has said that a key driving factor for the IPL has been to engage South Africans and build excitement and enthusiasm for the second edition of the tournament. ... Read More »
IPL 2009 introduces new strategy breaks
The Indian Premier League will introduce new regulated strategy breaks and stiff fines for the upcoming Twenty20 tournament in South Africa in a bid to prevent games from finishing late. IPL commissioner Lalit Modi said on Thursday that there will ... Read More »
Indian Premier League in South Africa from April 18
South Africa was confirmed as host of the second edition of the Indian Premier League next month. “We are very happy to confirm that South Africa will host the 2009 DLF Indian Premier League tournament,” IPL chairman Lalit Modi said ... Read More »
BCCI calls for emergency meeting on IPL
The BCCI is likely to take a final decision on hosting the IPL during an emergency working committee meeting in Mumbai on Sunday. At an informal meeting held today in the city, Lalit Modi the IPL chairman, briefed various members ... Read More »