Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Full Match: IPL 2010 MATCH18
RCB vs CSK, 2010-03-23
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings played on Mar-23-2010 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore..Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
DC vs KKR Highlights
DC vs KKR (30-minute Highlights)
DC vs KKR (Short Highlights)
Award Ceremony
DC vs KKR (Man-of-the-Match)
DC vs KKR (Short Highlights)
Award Ceremony
DC vs KKR (Man-of-the-Match)
DC vs KKR (Highlights)
DC vs KKR (Top Wickets)
Super Fours - DC Vs KKR
Funny Side
DC vs KKR (Super Strokes)
Great Shots
Catches
MATCH 1 - DC vs KKR - Sixes
IPL 2010 Opening Ceremony Highlights
Lalit Modi Declares IPL 2010 Open
Watch Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone light up the evening at the Opening Ceremony of IPL 2010.
MATCH 1 - Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders - 2010-03-12 - Fun Clips
Watch Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone light up the evening at the Opening Ceremony of IPL 2010.
MATCH 1 - Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders - 2010-03-12 - Fun Clips
Friday, March 12, 2010
IPL 2010 starts with a bang!
As the sun went down on Mumbai city, the stars came out in full force. 645 IST was when the much anticipated IPL 2010 season dawned with the promise of unparalleled cricket and entertainment for millions of cricketing fans the world over. The DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai was the centre of all eyes hours, even days, before the grand opening ceremony kicked off. The spectacular surroundings – stands, lights and amenities – all adding to the excitement. And finally, after the nervous countdown, it was time!Ravi Shastri, the emcee of the evening, delivered the welcome address to the audience, inviting Shashank Manohar, the President of the BCCI, to say a few words. Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi was introduced as the spectators roared in unison.
Shastri invited the captains of the eight teams to sign the MCC Spirit of Cricket board – a gesture symbolising the sentiment that cricket should be played within its spirit with respect for opponents, teams and umpires. As the eight captains signed the MCC Spirit of Cricket board, it was time for a special announcement.
IPL goes green this year with a pioneering tie-up with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Shastri urged the crowd to make a difference by doing simple things like recycling and reusing materials. Sachin Tendulkar was named the UNEP Goodwill Ambassador. Right through the series, Sachin will offer “green tips” that citizens should follow to show their responsibility towards the environment. The eight captains went on to sign a globe made up of recyclable material in keeping with the credo: “The earth is our home and together we must protect our forests, wildlife and oceans.”
It was then time for the opening address of IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi. Clearly thrilled, he said: “I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to be back home for the 2010 DLF IPL Season 3. We were always with you in sprit heart and soul. This season will be more exciting and entertaining for viewers all over the globe … I declare the games open. Have a good time!”
Internationally renowned reggae star Ali Campbell of UB40 kicked off the fun part of the evening with a wonderful rendition of the all-time hit song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” supported by a troupe of dancers in colorful costumes.
Bjorn Again perked things up with ABBA’s timeless hit “Dancing Queen” accompanied by dancers in retro costumes. Towards the end of Bjorn Again’s performance, 240 performers wearing luminescent costumes moved towards centre-stage creating the chakra of the national flag with its 24 spokes to symbolise IPL’s return home.
It was then time for a percussionist to mesmerise the audience with his beats while the centre-stage transformed itself – a dozen inflatable screens rose to reveal shadow performers present a synchronised dance. As the shadow artistes perform, the eight teams’ flags were revealed dramatically through wind machines. Spectators were treated to a brief video collage titled “Journey of IPL” based on the league’s glorious three-year climb to the top of the list of the world’s hottest sporting leagues.
The nation’s current heart-throb, actress Deepika Padukone, dazzled the audience with a medley of dances to tunes from her hottest films. Dressed strikingly in red and silver, she twisted to the popular songs as they crowds cheered on.
The familiar strains of the Oscar and Grammy winning ‘Jai Ho’ then filled the air as a breathtaking laser show was put up for fans.
Hula Hoop juggling artists soon took over, creating the logos of the eight IPL teams using LED glow sticks. As the ceremony moved to its final part, the music grew more urgent and suspenseful and the laser and special effect show reached a crescendo. It was time for the grand finale – an act even Sachin Tendulkar was waiting for.
Pop legend Lionel Richie performed his hit single “Dancing on the Ceiling” with the energy, verve and joy that has characterised his exceptional career through the years. The ceremony ended with a spectacular display of fireworks, heralding the start of DLF Indian Premier League 2010.
The games have begun! Welcome to IPL 2010.
Preview: The big opening match
As defending champions DC take on KKR, an anticipatory cheer echoes across the world for 45 days of cricketing entertainment!Adam Gilchrist would like to get away to a winning start and continue from where they left off in IPL 2009. The tournament is back in India after a gap of one year and the fans will be cheering their favourite team whom they dearly missed last year. The tag of defending champions will put enough pressure on them and the former Aussie would know all about maintaining the No. 1 spot.
It’s a good chance for the Kolkata Knight Riders to redeem themselves and start their campaign with a bang. The inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 had seen the Knight Riders score one of the highest totals and the destructive Brendon McCullum had given his side and fans lots to cheer about. Although his services will be missed for the initial games, the Knight Riders will look to captain Ganguly to lead from the front and give his fans their due.
IPL 2010: Curtain Raiser
It's time to buckle up, get into the jersey of your favourite team and into the IPL spirit.There’s a spring in the step of the nation while the world looks towards India with an unbridled interest. Conversations in local trains and suburban malls, conference rooms and pubs, college corridors and public parks all gravitate towards the inevitable question – who’ll win the IPL this year? IPL returns home to an unprecedented welcome after a brief South African sojourn. And players are as happy as fans to be back to their rightful home.
The IPL seemed to have travelled instantly from the living rooms to the hearts of the Indian public in its opening season itself. Right from Brendon McCullum’s sensational 153* in the first match of the first ever IPL, the world knew history was being created. Neither has McCullum’s record, nor the appeal, reach and attraction generated by the league been bettered. When the Deccan Chargers launched a spirited and successful quest for the trophy in 2009, South Africa became a home away from home for the franchises and fans. With games back in India this season, it’s time to offer something really special to spectators – and whether it is the stadium experience, television or online coverage, spectators are in for an unparalleled experience.
But at the heart of all the action, as always, is the impeccable standard of cricketing talent on display. Each day of the tournament promises a high quality face-off. So we’re treated to Sachin Tendulkar returning to haunt Shane Warne while the fearless Kieron Pollard meets his match in the lightening quick Kemar Roach. Sehwag prepares to charge Shaun Tait while Zaheer Khan looks to test the unflappable Dhoni. With 14 games per side – seven at home and seven away – the opportunities are immense. With Dharamsala, Ahmedabad and Cuttack offering their venues to the league for the first time, more spectators can join the party and enjoy games up close and live.
IPL 2010: DLF IPL 2010 Schedule
DLF Indian Premier League 2010 Schedule and Fixtures: The 2010 Indian Premier 
Nagpur Cuttack, Navi Mumbai,Ahmedabad and Dharamsala have been included as the new venues for the third edition of the IPL.
Semi-finals will be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium,Banglore- Karnataka while the final and the third-playoff will be played at Dr DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.
Below is the complete schedule of the 2010 Indian Premier League..
| Match Date | Team | Time | Type | Venue |
| 3/12/2010 | Deccan Chargers vs KolkataKnight Riders | 20:00 (IST) | Match 1 | Dr DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |
| 3/13/2010 | Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals | 15:00 (IST) | Match 2 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai ( |
| 3/13/2010 | Kings XI Punjab vs DelhiDaredevils | 20:00 (IST) | Match 3 | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali – |
| 3/14/2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs RoyalChallengers Bangalore | 16:00 (IST) | Match 4 | |
| 3/14/2010 | Chennai Super Kings vs DeccanChargers | 20:00 (IST) | Match 5 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai ( |
| 3/15/2010 | Rajasthan Royals vs DelhiDaredevils | 20:00 (IST) | Match 6 | Sardar Patel |
| 3/16/2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab | 16:00 (IST) | Match 7 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 3/16/2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings | 20:00 (IST) | Match 8 | |
| 3/17/2010 | Delhi Daredevils vs MumbaiIndians | 20:00 (IST) | Match 9 | Feroz Shah Kotla, |
| 3/18/2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals | 20:00 (IST) | Match 10 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 3/19/2010 | Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings | 16:00 (IST) | Match 11 | Feroz Shah Kotla, |
| 3/19/2010 | Deccan Chargers vs Kings XIPunjab | 20:00 (IST) | Match 12 | ACA-VDCA Stadium, |
| 3/20/2010 | Rajasthan Royals vs KolkataKnight Riders | 16:00 (IST) | Match 13 | Sardar Patel |
| 3/20/2010 | Mumbai Indians vs RoyalChallengers Bangalore | 20:00 (IST) | Match 14 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai ( |
| 3/21/2010 | Deccan Chargers vs DelhiDaredevils | 16:00 (IST) | Match 15 | ACA-VDCA Stadium, |
| 3/21/2010 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XIPunjab | 20:00 (IST) | Match 16 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai ( |
| 3/22/2010 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata KnightRiders | 20:00 (IST) | Match 17 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai ( |
| 3/23/2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings | 20:00 (IST) | Match 18 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 3/24/2010 | Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals | 20:00 (IST) | Match 19 | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali – |
| 3/25/2010 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | 20:00 (IST) | Match 20 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai ( |
| 3/26/2010 | Rajasthan Royals vs DeccanChargers | 20:00 (IST) | Match 21 | Sardar Patel |
| 3/27/2010 | Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata KnightRiders | 16:00 (IST) | Match 22 | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali – |
| 3/27/2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Daredevils | 20:00 (IST) | Match 23 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 3/28/2010 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 16:00 (IST) | Match 24 | Sardar Patel |
| 3/28/2010 | Deccan Chargers vs MumbaiIndians | 20:00 (IST) | Match 25 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, |
| 3/29/2010 | Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata KnightRiders | 20:00 (IST) | Match 26 | Feroz Shah Kotla, |
| 3/30/2010 | Mumbai Indians vs Kings XIPunjab | 20:00 (IST) | Match 27 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai ( |
| 3/31/2010 | Chennai Super Kings vs RoyalChallengers Bangalore | 16:00 (IST) | Match 28 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai ( |
| 3/31/2010 | Delhi Daredevils vs Rajasthan Royals | 20:00 (IST) | Match 29 | Feroz Shah Kotla, |
| 4/1/2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs DeccanChargers | 20:00 (IST) | Match 30 | |
| 4/2/2010 | Kings XI Punjab vs RoyalChallengers Bangalore | 20:00 (IST) | Match 31 | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali – |
| 4/3/2010 | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 16:00 (IST) | Match 32 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai ( |
| 4/3/2010 | Mumbai Indians vs DeccanChargers | 20:00 (IST) | Match 33 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, |
| 4/4/2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XIPunjab | 16:00 (IST) | Match 34 | |
| 4/4/2010 | Delhi Daredevils vs RoyalChallengers Bangalore | 20:00 (IST) | Match 35 | Feroz Shah Kotla, |
| 4/5/2010 | Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals | 20:00 (IST) | Match 36 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, |
| 4/6/2010 | Chennai Super Kings vs MumbaiIndians | 20:00 (IST) | Match 37 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai ( |
| 4/7/2010 | Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XIPunjab | 16:00 (IST) | Match 38 | Sardar Patel |
| 4/7/2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs DelhiDaredevils | 20:00 (IST) | Match 39 | |
| 4/8/2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Deccan Chargers | 20:00 (IST) | Match 40 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 4/9/2010 | Kings XI Punjab vs MumbaiIndians | 20:00 (IST) | Match 41 | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali – |
| 4/10/2010 | Deccan Chargers vs Chennai Super Kings | 16:00 (IST) | Match 42 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, |
| 4/10/2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vsKolkata Knight Riders | 20:00 (IST) | Match 43 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 4/11/2010 | Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XIPunjab | 16:00 (IST) | Match 44 | Feroz Shah Kotla, |
| 4/11/2010 | Rajasthan Royals vs MumbaiIndians | 20:00 (IST) | Match 45 | Sardar Patel |
| 4/12/2010 | Deccan Chargers vs RoyalChallengers Bangalore | 20:00 (IST) | Match 46 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, |
| 4/13/2010 | Mumbai Indians vs DelhiDaredevils | 16:00 (IST) | Match 47 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, |
| 4/13/2010 | Chennai Super Kings vs KolkataKnight Riders | 20:00 (IST) | Match 48 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai ( |
| 4/14/2010 | Rajasthan Royals vs RoyalChallengers Bangalore | 20:00 (IST) | Match 49 | Sardar Patel |
| 4/15/2010 | Chennai Super Kings vs DelhiDaredevils | 20:00 (IST) | Match 50 | MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai ( |
| 4/16/2010 | Kings XI Punjab vs DeccanChargers | 20:00 (IST) | Match 51 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| 4/17/2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | 16:00 (IST) | Match 52 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 4/17/2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | 20:00 (IST) | Match 53 | |
| 4/18/2010 | Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings | 16:00 (IST) | Match 54 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| 4/18/2010 | Delhi Daredevils vs DeccanChargers | 20:00 (IST) | Match 55 | Feroz Shah Kotla, |
| 4/19/2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs MumbaiIndians | 20:00 (IST) | Match 56 | |
| 4/21/2010 | T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | 20:00 (IST) | 1st Semi Final | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 4/22/2010 | T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | 20:00 (IST) | 2nd Semi Final | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore– Karnataka |
| 4/24/2010 | T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | 20:00 (IST) | 3/4 place playoff | Dr DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |
| 4/25/2010 | T.B.C. vs T.B.C. | 20:00 (IST) | Final | Dr DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |
Thursday, March 11, 2010
India calling – Damien Martyn
Jaipur: Damien Martyn has been to India many times before representing his national side, Australia, and at times for commercial reasons. He has always enjoyed his time here and is happy to be back to a country that treats its cricketers so well. Playing for Rajasthan Royals this year, Martyn will be making his IPL debut.
During his weeklong stay in Jaipur, the Pink City, he found the mood to be very vibrant, similar to the colour and energy this part of the country is so famous for, he writes in his blog. Right from the hotel staff to the common man on the street, everyone seems to be looking forward to the next weeks of complete entertainment, is how Damien Martyn sees it. Rajasthan Royals’ base resembles a fortress with security guards hovering all around but it is not too different for him as compared to his previous trips with an international team. In fact, he finds it a little amusing having to go through a spate of security scanners to eventually reach his room in the hotel. 
He adds, “To be picked in the Rajasthan Royals’ final playing roster would be a life-changing experience for them and their family. Sometimes it is hard to understand but for those of us living in Australia, there are many ways to `make it’. Over here there might be only a few chances. To see their passion and enthusiasm for the game and determination to do well is a great message for everyone. Probably one that sometimes we can take for granted.”
It has been fun for him, trying to mix around with the local guys. He was surprised to find that a lot of the locals he met seemed to know more about him than he himself did. For instance, one player came up to him and said, “Sir, do you remember me? I bowled at you in the nets in 2001 down at Goa.” He smiled and said `yes’, to please the fan. The latter went on to thank his hero for a pair of gloves that he had gifted him nine years ago which he still uses to this day.
Martyn feels, “It is such stories that touch your heart and give you an insight into the lives of the people of India. It tells you what cricket means to them and how well-informed they are.” He feels that the regard they have for their cricketers is justified.
Martyn is keen on making a lasting impression with good performances in IPL 2010 and win as many Indian hearts as he can.
Kumble eyes glory in IPL 2010
But touching the tape behind Deccan Chargers might have really hurt him, as the leg-spinner had never settled for anything less than the best during his 19 years of international cricket. Now, the veteran leggie will be eager to lay his hands on the glittering IPL trophy when the third edition starts. That Kumble will be back on familiar Indian surfaces will make him doubly dangerous. The Bangalorean does not need any tutoring on how to bowl on sub-continental pitches; there are a train of images that comes to mind while thinking of Kumble's dance of destruction.
Frontrunners in that long list are: the famous Perfect 10 against Pakistan, six for 12 against the West Indies in the Hero Cup final and then the vivid pictures of him teasing and tormenting English batsmen, especially Richard Blakey, in the 1993 series.
After all those tall deeds, there still might have been some doubts about him coping with the frenetic pace Twenty20. But on that magical night of April 18 2009 in Cape Town, all the scepticism was erased. The leggie bowled a wonderful spell (3.1-1-5-5) to derail the then defending champions Rajasthan Royals. After that Kumble never looked back, finishing as the second highest-wicket taker behind Deccan Chargers' Rudra Pratap Singh.
Under Kumble's stewardship they looked a totally changed outfit, fearless and determined to walk that extra mile for a win. Importantly, local players like B Akhil and R Vinay Kumar too began to chip in more consistently under his guidance. It was a thrilling sight to see Kumble carrying the dual responsibility of captain and premier bowler with ease on his broad shoulders.
Now, in all probability, he will be the full-time skipper of RCB in IPL 2010, and all eyes will be on Kumble, captain superb and bowler magnificent.
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