Kings XI Punjab might have to play few matches of DLF IPL without England sensational fast bowler Stuart Broad as he was flew home during an ongoing Test Series. He is reported to be suffering from a calf strain
“Annoyed to be going home a week early. Not a major injury, just couldn’t get through a whole Test match,” Broad wrote on his Twitter account.
“Broad has been ruled out of the final Test against Sri Lanka after a scan today confirmed a right calf strain,” the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed in a statement.
Deccan Chargers got a big sponsor today when an international airline, Emirates became the team sponsor for the fifth edition of DLF- IPL. Emirates is a leading airline and has been associated with IPL earlier also when they were sponsors of Kings XI Punjab.
“We are honoured to be joining forces with the Deccan Chargers and partnering with the team for the next three IPL campaigns,” said Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ Vice President India and Nepal, at a press conference in Hyderabad to announce the agreement. “India is a vital market for Emirates and we recognise the huge role it has played in our development, from the employees who make up almost 25% our workforce to the millions of Indian passengers who book with us every year.”
“Through this sponsorship we have the chance to connect with the people who we connect to 122 destinations and show our ongoing commitment to a nation which Emirates has been serving since we began operating in 1985. It is also a tremendous opportunity for us to further strengthen our support of a sport which the people of India follow with renowned passion. The IPL has rapidly established itself as a spectacle of sport and entertainment followed by billions around the globe and will provide Emirates a platform to consolidate our position as a world force in sports sponsorship.” added Orhan Abbas.
The Australian skipper, Michael Clarke has finally signed the deal with Pune Warriors for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League which will start from April 4, 2012
“We are thrilled to have Michael Clarke on board. The reigning Australian skipper is one of the world’s best cricketers. His presence in the side, and cricketing proficiency, will boost the prospects of Pune Warriors India in the DLF IPL 2012,” said managing director, Sahara Adventure Sports Ltd Sushanto Roy.
Clarke who will be making his debut in IPL will not be available for first three weeks due to the Test series in West Indies but will come to India in May, 2012.
In a relief to all Mumbai Indian fans, BCCI has confirmed Sachin Tendulkar’s participation in the upcoming season of DLF IPL which will start on April 4th, 2012.
Earlier reports in media have raised serious doubts about Sachin’s participation as the master blaster flew to London to consult a specialist relating to his toe injury.
Mumbai Indian and BCCI sources have confirmed that the master blaster will be back till 31st March and is all set to take part in the fist match on April 4 against Chennai Super Kings.
Just few days are left for the start of the fifth edition of DLF – Indian Premier League and report of players being injured have started pouring in. Deccan Charger’s fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been ruled out for six months after an ankle surgery where as Delhi Daredevil’s Ross Taylor might miss the entire IPL season after being hit by Morne Morkel bowl in a New Zealand vs South Africa test match. Taylor is left with a broken wrist and thus the chances of his recovery before IPL ends seem negligible.
