Indian Premier League (IPL)
IPL Organisers on a Sticky Wicket
The organizers of cricket's Indian Premier League may back down in a row over digital rights, averting a potential media boycott. By Chris Tryhorn
IPL Name Mohammad Asif for Positive Test
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif named as the player who tested positive for a banned substance in the IPL this year
Warne the Enduring Magician Proves It Takes More Than Money to Buy Instant Success Even in the Ipl
Shane Warne's old-fashioned team values have triumphed over rival IPL sides' purchasing power, writes Mike Selvey
The Billion-dollar Cricket Tournament That Brings Out the Best, and Worst, in India
Domestic game has changed for good but is the IPL just a crass money-making machine?
West Indies Winter Tour Schedule Opens Ipl Door to Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen and other England stars can earn millions in the IPL next year after the ECB left a window in the schedule following the West Indies tour
Early End to West Indies Tour Could Free England Players for Ipl
The itinerary for next year's tour of West Indies has enabled the option for England's centrally contracted players to compete in league
The Tricky Question of When to Take the Money and Run
Just how long will players like Ravi Bopara resist the lure of the IPL if England recognition is not swiftly forthcoming, wonders Mike Selvey
Brearley and Waugh Warn That Ipl May Crowd Out Test Cricket
The MCC has issued an entreaty that Test matches remain as the pinnacle of the game
Moores Knows the Honeymoon's Over As England Begin a Benchmark Summer
Peter Moores is confident England are moving in the right direction and says he will consider letting some play in the IPL
Bopara Places England Ambition Before Ipl Cash
Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara has rejected an offer to play in the IPL in order to concentrate on England
Bopara Snubs Ipl Offer and Targets England Recall
Ravi Bopara has scorned a lucrative from the IPL to concentrate on winning back his place in the England Test team
Land of the Big Shots
The chaotic experience of an IPL match is symbolic of cricket's changing landscape currently, writes James Robinson
Vettori Shrugs Off Jet-lag As Kiwis Aim at Higher Things
New Zealand's IPL players have arrived to join up with the squad ahead of their tour game in Essex
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings - As It Happened
Indian Premier League: Bangalore bottled a winning position to lose by 13 runs after their bowling was shredded by MS Dhoni
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings - Live!
Indian Premier League: Follow all the action LIVE with Andy Bull as Bangalore take on Chennai
Harbhajan Handed 11-match Ban
Harbhajan Singh has effectively been ruled out for the rest of the IPL season after pleading guilty to slapping Sreesanth
Harbhajan Faces Lengthy Ban
Harhajan Singh is likely to be severly punished for slapping an opponent during an IPL match
England Players Flag Mutiny As Stanford Delivers £75m
As the ECB confirmed a deal with Allen Stanford, a survey revealed 35% of England players favor the IPL
Kiwis Arrive Minus Five
IPL commitments mean the New Zealand squad have arrived without their captain or vice-captain
Cricket Cheerleaders Face Threats and Harassment
Furious debate has erupted in India, where the game is a religion and prudence a virtue
Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals - Live!
Indian Premier League: Follow all the action as Shane Warne takes on Adam Gilchrist and Andy Symonds LIVE now with Andy Bull
IPL: Chennai Too Strong for Mumbai
The Chennai Super Kings v the Mumbai Indians: as it happened
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians - Over-by-over
IPL: Follow Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians LIVE now with Andy Bull
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians - Live!
IPL: Follow Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians LIVE now with Andy Bull
McCullum Blasts Knight Riders to Opening Win
Brendon McCullum broke the Twenty20 world record with a fantastic 158 as Kolkata crushed Bangalore on an historic day
Hussey Inspires Victory After Lights Go Out on Ipl's Show
Despite a floodlight failure at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, David Hussey was able to secure the Knight Riders their second IPL victory
Egg-and-bacon Bikinis - the Best Thing to Come Out of the Ipl?
Will Buckley was distinctly underwhelmed by the razzamatazz of the IPL, and the frankly ludicrous displays of big hitting
McCullum Provides Fireworks to Give Ipl the Perfect Start
Brendon McCullum siezed the headlines on the opening day of the IPL by hitting an undefeated 158 from 73 balls as Kolkatta blitzed Bangalore
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders - Over-by-over
Over-by-over: Follow forty of the most important overs in cricket's history live with Andy Bull from 3.15pm.
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders - Live!
Over-by-over: Follow forty of the most important overs in cricket's history live with Andy Bull from 3.15pm.
Cricket Websites Shut Out of Ipl Matches
Specialist cricket websites offering ball-by-ball coverage have been cut out of an agreement to allow news organizations full access to the Indian Premier League. By Chris Tryhorn
Cricket's Schisms: How Bodyline and the Packer Circus Knocked the Bails Off
English cricket faces a potential crisis in the IPL, but it has come through tough tests of character before now
Time for English Game to Generate Own Spin
With the introduction of the IPL this could be the last domestic season as we know it, writes Mike Selvey
Ting-a-ling-a-ling Goes the Championship's Death Knell
Frank Keating: There can be no doubt that professional cricket will never be the same after Rahul Dravid's Royal Challengers square up to Sourav Ganguly's Knight Riders in bonny Bangalore
Indian Premier League Faces Boycott
A boycott of cricket's inaugural Indian Premier League by media organizations is looking more likely after the two sides failed to resolve a row over digital rights. By Chris Tryhorn
Adams Warns Clarke Against Confrontation Without Consultation
Cricket Chris Adams has advised the ECB to take a flexible approach when it comes to dealing with the Indian Premier League
Pietersen Warned Test Future is in Danger If He Opts for Indian League
Cricket: ECB boss Giles Clarke insists England players fully honor central contracts, ruling out lucrative IPL appearances
England Fear Indian League Clash
Cricket: ECB chief executive David Collier has expressed concern that the Indian Premier League will clash with England's schedule
Shoaib Sued By Pcb and Sacked By Ipl
Shoaib Akhtar is being sued for defamation by the Pakistani Cricket Board and has been struck off the IPL roster
Players' Union Calls for England Stars to Take Advantage of Indian Money
Cricket: Players' body the PCA says the ECB should not prevent its players taking part in the cash-rich IPL
PCA Calls for England Players to Take Advantage of Ipl
Players' body the PCA says the ECB should not prevent its players taking part in the cash-rich IPL
'I Definitely Feel That My Best Years Are Ahead of Me'
Andrew Flintoff tells Paul Kelso about his aim to recover form with both bat and ball, and why the Indian Premier League is not an option for English players
Mascarenhas Becomes Indian League's First Englishman
Cricket: Dimitri Mascarenhas became the first Englishman in the IPL by joining Rajasthan Royals for $100,000
Mascarenhas Signs for Ipl
England all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas has signed by Jaipur for the forthcoming Indian Premier League tournament
No English Players Expected in Ipl
Cricket: IPL commisioner Lalit Modi does not believe any English players will feature in the inaugural IPL 20-over tournament
English Players Targeted for Second Indian Cricket Auction
Cricket: The IPL will stage a second bidding round, with several England players reportedly being lined up to play
Clarke Flies Out to Woo England Players From Indian Riches
Cricket: ECB Chairman Giles Clarke will attempt to head off the temptation of the IPL during talks with the England team
England Players Want to Join Ipl Says Modi
Cricket: The head of the Indian Premier League, Lalit, Modi has said future tournaments could be rescheduled to accommodate English players
Mumbai Asks Central Question of the English Game
Cricket: Will the IPL usher in the era of the freelance international cricketer? wonders Mike Selvey
Hussey Clashes With Notts Over Indian Premier League
Cricket: Nottinghamshire's David Hussey could become a test case in the first of what could be several clashes of loyalty over Indian Premier League commitments
Indian League Casts Covetous Eyes on Pietersen
Cricket: Manoj Badale, owner of the Jaipur franchise, believes English players will feature in the IPL in future
Beating the Newshounds to India's Ultimate Bollywood Bite
How Paul Kelso bagged an exclusive interview with Bollywood stars and the Indian Premier League's most glamorous owners Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta
After Spending $42m on Players in a Frenzied Day, Cricket's New Princes Take Aim at a Global Fan Base
Cricket: The Indian Premier League insist the international game has nothing to fear from their emergence
The Game's Future As Ordered By Humble Plebs - a Triumph
Lawrence Donegan: People should embrace the change of power that the Indian Premier League has ushered in
'I Definitely Feel That My Best Years Are Ahead of Me'
Andrew Flintoff tells Paul Kelso about his aim to recover form with both bat and ball, and why the Indian Premier League is not an option for English players
Testosterone Sparks Indian Premier League Bidding Frenzy
Cricket: The IPL auction opens with frenzied bidding and MS Dhoni the most expensive purchase
Game's Future at Stake As World's Top Players Go to the Highest Bidder
On the eve of the great Indian Premier League auction, Paul Kelso in Mumbai surveys a fantasy made real
Clarke and Johnson Turn Down Ipl
Cricket: A handful of leading Australians, including middle-order batsman Michael Clarke and strike bowler Mitchell Johnson, have turned down offers to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League, preferring to focus on their international careers
Burnout Fears As India Targets England's Top Players
Cricket: ECB chairman Giles Clark has said it is unlikely England players will be involved in the 2009 Indian Premier League
Depleted Hampshire Seek to Tie Down Warne in Busy Summer
Cricket: Commitment to Indian Premier League means Shane Warne may only play half a season for Hampshire
Australians Soften Line on Indian Premier League
Cricket: The International Cricket Council is set to consider a permanent slot for the IPL in its international calendar
Indian Premier League Puts Icc on Back Foot
Cricket: The International Cricket Council is set to consider a permanent slot for the IPL in its international calendar
Pakistan and India Inch Towards Peace Talks
Indian premier set to accept invitation to visit Islamabad.
Shane Warne's old-fashioned team values have triumphed over rival IPL sides' purchasing power, writes Mike Selvey
The Billion-dollar Cricket Tournament That Brings Out the Best, and Worst, in India
Domestic game has changed for good but is the IPL just a crass money-making machine?
West Indies Winter Tour Schedule Opens Ipl Door to Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen and other England stars can earn millions in the IPL next year after the ECB left a window in the schedule following the West Indies tour
Early End to West Indies Tour Could Free England Players for Ipl
The itinerary for next year's tour of West Indies has enabled the option for England's centrally contracted players to compete in league
The Tricky Question of When to Take the Money and Run
Just how long will players like Ravi Bopara resist the lure of the IPL if England recognition is not swiftly forthcoming, wonders Mike Selvey
Brearley and Waugh Warn That Ipl May Crowd Out Test Cricket
The MCC has issued an entreaty that Test matches remain as the pinnacle of the game
Moores Knows the Honeymoon's Over As England Begin a Benchmark Summer
Peter Moores is confident England are moving in the right direction and says he will consider letting some play in the IPL
Bopara Places England Ambition Before Ipl Cash
Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara has rejected an offer to play in the IPL in order to concentrate on England
Bopara Snubs Ipl Offer and Targets England Recall
Ravi Bopara has scorned a lucrative from the IPL to concentrate on winning back his place in the England Test team
Land of the Big Shots
The chaotic experience of an IPL match is symbolic of cricket's changing landscape currently, writes James Robinson
Vettori Shrugs Off Jet-lag As Kiwis Aim at Higher Things
New Zealand's IPL players have arrived to join up with the squad ahead of their tour game in Essex
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings - As It Happened
Indian Premier League: Bangalore bottled a winning position to lose by 13 runs after their bowling was shredded by MS Dhoni
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings - Live!
Indian Premier League: Follow all the action LIVE with Andy Bull as Bangalore take on Chennai
Harbhajan Handed 11-match Ban
Harbhajan Singh has effectively been ruled out for the rest of the IPL season after pleading guilty to slapping Sreesanth
Harbhajan Faces Lengthy Ban
Harhajan Singh is likely to be severly punished for slapping an opponent during an IPL match
England Players Flag Mutiny As Stanford Delivers £75m
As the ECB confirmed a deal with Allen Stanford, a survey revealed 35% of England players favor the IPL
Kiwis Arrive Minus Five
IPL commitments mean the New Zealand squad have arrived without their captain or vice-captain
Cricket Cheerleaders Face Threats and Harassment
Furious debate has erupted in India, where the game is a religion and prudence a virtue
Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals - Live!
Indian Premier League: Follow all the action as Shane Warne takes on Adam Gilchrist and Andy Symonds LIVE now with Andy Bull
IPL: Chennai Too Strong for Mumbai
The Chennai Super Kings v the Mumbai Indians: as it happened
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians - Over-by-over
IPL: Follow Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians LIVE now with Andy Bull
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians - Live!
IPL: Follow Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians LIVE now with Andy Bull
McCullum Blasts Knight Riders to Opening Win
Brendon McCullum broke the Twenty20 world record with a fantastic 158 as Kolkata crushed Bangalore on an historic day
Hussey Inspires Victory After Lights Go Out on Ipl's Show
Despite a floodlight failure at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, David Hussey was able to secure the Knight Riders their second IPL victory
Egg-and-bacon Bikinis - the Best Thing to Come Out of the Ipl?
Will Buckley was distinctly underwhelmed by the razzamatazz of the IPL, and the frankly ludicrous displays of big hitting
McCullum Provides Fireworks to Give Ipl the Perfect Start
Brendon McCullum siezed the headlines on the opening day of the IPL by hitting an undefeated 158 from 73 balls as Kolkatta blitzed Bangalore
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders - Over-by-over
Over-by-over: Follow forty of the most important overs in cricket's history live with Andy Bull from 3.15pm.
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders - Live!
Over-by-over: Follow forty of the most important overs in cricket's history live with Andy Bull from 3.15pm.
Cricket Websites Shut Out of Ipl Matches
Specialist cricket websites offering ball-by-ball coverage have been cut out of an agreement to allow news organizations full access to the Indian Premier League. By Chris Tryhorn
Cricket's Schisms: How Bodyline and the Packer Circus Knocked the Bails Off
English cricket faces a potential crisis in the IPL, but it has come through tough tests of character before now
Time for English Game to Generate Own Spin
With the introduction of the IPL this could be the last domestic season as we know it, writes Mike Selvey
Ting-a-ling-a-ling Goes the Championship's Death Knell
Frank Keating: There can be no doubt that professional cricket will never be the same after Rahul Dravid's Royal Challengers square up to Sourav Ganguly's Knight Riders in bonny Bangalore
Indian Premier League Faces Boycott
A boycott of cricket's inaugural Indian Premier League by media organizations is looking more likely after the two sides failed to resolve a row over digital rights. By Chris Tryhorn
Adams Warns Clarke Against Confrontation Without Consultation
Cricket Chris Adams has advised the ECB to take a flexible approach when it comes to dealing with the Indian Premier League
Pietersen Warned Test Future is in Danger If He Opts for Indian League
Cricket: ECB boss Giles Clarke insists England players fully honor central contracts, ruling out lucrative IPL appearances
England Fear Indian League Clash
Cricket: ECB chief executive David Collier has expressed concern that the Indian Premier League will clash with England's schedule
Shoaib Sued By Pcb and Sacked By Ipl
Shoaib Akhtar is being sued for defamation by the Pakistani Cricket Board and has been struck off the IPL roster
Players' Union Calls for England Stars to Take Advantage of Indian Money
Cricket: Players' body the PCA says the ECB should not prevent its players taking part in the cash-rich IPL
PCA Calls for England Players to Take Advantage of Ipl
Players' body the PCA says the ECB should not prevent its players taking part in the cash-rich IPL
'I Definitely Feel That My Best Years Are Ahead of Me'
Andrew Flintoff tells Paul Kelso about his aim to recover form with both bat and ball, and why the Indian Premier League is not an option for English players
Mascarenhas Becomes Indian League's First Englishman
Cricket: Dimitri Mascarenhas became the first Englishman in the IPL by joining Rajasthan Royals for $100,000
Mascarenhas Signs for Ipl
England all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas has signed by Jaipur for the forthcoming Indian Premier League tournament
No English Players Expected in Ipl
Cricket: IPL commisioner Lalit Modi does not believe any English players will feature in the inaugural IPL 20-over tournament
English Players Targeted for Second Indian Cricket Auction
Cricket: The IPL will stage a second bidding round, with several England players reportedly being lined up to play
Clarke Flies Out to Woo England Players From Indian Riches
Cricket: ECB Chairman Giles Clarke will attempt to head off the temptation of the IPL during talks with the England team
England Players Want to Join Ipl Says Modi
Cricket: The head of the Indian Premier League, Lalit, Modi has said future tournaments could be rescheduled to accommodate English players
Mumbai Asks Central Question of the English Game
Cricket: Will the IPL usher in the era of the freelance international cricketer? wonders Mike Selvey
Hussey Clashes With Notts Over Indian Premier League
Cricket: Nottinghamshire's David Hussey could become a test case in the first of what could be several clashes of loyalty over Indian Premier League commitments
Indian League Casts Covetous Eyes on Pietersen
Cricket: Manoj Badale, owner of the Jaipur franchise, believes English players will feature in the IPL in future
Beating the Newshounds to India's Ultimate Bollywood Bite
How Paul Kelso bagged an exclusive interview with Bollywood stars and the Indian Premier League's most glamorous owners Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta
After Spending $42m on Players in a Frenzied Day, Cricket's New Princes Take Aim at a Global Fan Base
Cricket: The Indian Premier League insist the international game has nothing to fear from their emergence
The Game's Future As Ordered By Humble Plebs - a Triumph
Lawrence Donegan: People should embrace the change of power that the Indian Premier League has ushered in
'I Definitely Feel That My Best Years Are Ahead of Me'
Andrew Flintoff tells Paul Kelso about his aim to recover form with both bat and ball, and why the Indian Premier League is not an option for English players
Testosterone Sparks Indian Premier League Bidding Frenzy
Cricket: The IPL auction opens with frenzied bidding and MS Dhoni the most expensive purchase
Game's Future at Stake As World's Top Players Go to the Highest Bidder
On the eve of the great Indian Premier League auction, Paul Kelso in Mumbai surveys a fantasy made real
Clarke and Johnson Turn Down Ipl
Cricket: A handful of leading Australians, including middle-order batsman Michael Clarke and strike bowler Mitchell Johnson, have turned down offers to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League, preferring to focus on their international careers
Burnout Fears As India Targets England's Top Players
Cricket: ECB chairman Giles Clark has said it is unlikely England players will be involved in the 2009 Indian Premier League
Depleted Hampshire Seek to Tie Down Warne in Busy Summer
Cricket: Commitment to Indian Premier League means Shane Warne may only play half a season for Hampshire
Australians Soften Line on Indian Premier League
Cricket: The International Cricket Council is set to consider a permanent slot for the IPL in its international calendar
Indian Premier League Puts Icc on Back Foot
Cricket: The International Cricket Council is set to consider a permanent slot for the IPL in its international calendar
Pakistan and India Inch Towards Peace Talks
Indian premier set to accept invitation to visit Islamabad.