Muthoot Group, sponsors of Delhi Daredevils have announced 24 carat gold coins for Delhi Daredevils team and support staff if they win IPL 2012,
Muthoot Group launched limited edition Delhi Daredevil Gold coins today and the group chairman said, “If Delhi Daredevils wins the IPL this year, the Muthoot Group will give each member of the team and staff a 24 carat limited edition gold coin.”
Chennai Super Kings opener Abhinav Mukund twisted his left ankle during a practice session of DLF IPL and will be unavailable for 10 days. Abhinav who was looking forward for the first match against Mumbai Indians on April 4th, 2012 will now be under complete medical attention and will join the team only after complete recovery.
Chennai Super kings physio Tommy Simsek had taken all necessary steps to ensure speedy recovery of the opener.
Sahara Pune Warriors faced yet another injury issue when South African opening batsman Graeme Smith was ruled out of IPL 2012 due to an ankle surgery. It will take at least 2 months for Smith to return to cricket ground as reported by media. South Africa’s Team Manager, Dr Mohammed Moosjee said: “Graeme went to see CSA’s ankle specialist in Cape Town this weekend and he confirmed that the best management of the chronic pain in his ankle is surgery.
Graeme Smith also expressed his disappointment and said, “The recovery period after such a surgery usually takes 8-10 weeks, and he will subsequently not be able to represent Pune Warriors at the 2012 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in India. I’m very disappointed to be missing out on the IPL this year.”
DLF Indian Premier League 2012 witnessed some exceptional bidding. Ravindra Jadeja surprised one and all as he was the most expensive player in Season 5.
Following are the players who raised the IPL Auction bar
In a good social initiative, Delhi Daredevils have associated with UNICEF for empowering the girl child in India. They have launched a campaign “Dare to Care” and will be wearing blue ribbons during matches of DLF Indian Premier League. Delhi Daredevils will also donate portion of their earnings from tickets and merchandise towards this initiative.
“It is very important for us to protect young girls in India. We have to support them and give them strength so that they are in a position to say no whenever needed. They should be raised to a position in the society that they can give their opinions in their own household,” said Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag.
He further added, “It’s shocking for me to know that 40 per cent girls in the 14-17 age group are not in schools and 50 per cent girls are married before they are 18. For this ‘Dare To Care’ initiative, I promise UNICEF that we are ready to help in any form for this greater cause.”
