Shishir Hattangadi the former Mumbai opener has finally quited The Indian Cricket League ( ICL) and has joined the Deccan Chargers (IPL Hyderabad ) to play in the April 18-June 1 Indian Premier League as the squad’s manager.Asked how Hattangadi was allowed to join the Hyderabad franchise team as its manager, BCCI’s Chief Administrative Officer Ratnakar Shetty said that the former Mumbai Ranji Trophy player has sought and obtained a No Objection Certificate from the ICL after leaving the rebel league.

“He was asked to get a NOC from ICL before joining the franchise team. Our contention has been that you cannot be part of both (entities) at the same time,” Shetty explained.

“I am no Test cricket buff but am very excited about the Twenty20 format which is more suited for youngsters and families. We not only have some of the best young players in the game today, but ours is also a well-balanced side. Yuvraj Singh is the best Twenty20 player in the world and Brett Lee is the fastest bowler in the world. It was so exciting to watch Yuvraj hit six sixes in an over in the T20 World Cup. Our top players are regulars in their respective national teams. I expect King’s XI Punjab to win the trophy.”

Preity Zinta’s interview in which she talks about her team — King’s XI Punjab, Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee and shared her excitement about being a part of the most talked-about event in world cricket – Indian Premier League.

The chairman of IPL ie Indian Premier League Mr Lalit Modi told BBE sports that he would be more than happy to move his IPL season forward if it makes sure that the England players are keen in playing for IPL teams.This statement made it possible for the England’s top players to feature in the lucrative Indian Twenty20 series in the future.

This comes after English cricket boss Giles Clarke said no England player would want to go to the IPL. “We are not interested in people playing in the IPL,” Clarke said. “The IPL is a domestic competition and we’re not going to alter our season for a domestic season in another country,” he said.

The Indian Premier League on Monday announced that the legendary trio of Indian cricket Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri – would adjudicate the DLF Player of the League Award in the DLF Indian Premier League.The award consists of a trophy along with a cash prize of 10 lakhs.

Former Indian captains Pataudi, Gavaskar and Shastri who are members of the DLF Indian Premier League Governing Council were unanimously chosen by the DLF Indian Premier Leagues Governing Council as the adjudicators for picking the Player of the League.

The Indian Premier League Mohali Team has announced Avian Media as its communications agency and Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. as its Below the Line Partner. Avian will be responsible for implementing its integrated Public Relations campaigns and for promoting the team across India while Wizcraft’s role will be primarily to build awareness and to generate excitement for the fans through multiple on ground initiatives and match day experiences.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Neil Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, Team Mohali, said, “We had been looking for agencies that could help promote Team Mohali with strategic communications support and deliver truly integrated campaigns across India. We were glad that both agencies – Avian Media and Wizcraft demonstrated such an in-depth understanding of the sport and also shared our passion equally. We are confident that both agencies will prove to be valuable partners during this initial phase of brand building the Team.”