IPL 6: Mandeep falls after steady start

NEW DELHI: Kolkata spinner Sarabjit Ladda bowled out David Miller just after Kings XI Punjab crossed 100-run mark to inflict fourth blow to the visitors.

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Miller's dismissal reduced Punjab to 109/4 in 14.4 overs.

In the 13th over Lakshmipathy Balaji struck to get the wicket of danger man Manan Vohra after his 21-ball-31 that had steadied Punjab after the fall of openers.

Vohra was caught by Das at deep cover after a quick-fire knock that was studded with three boundaries and a six.

Kolkata's Rajat Bhatia inflicted second blow to Kings XI Punjab by getting rid of skipper Adam Gilchrist (27) to reduce the visitors to 67/2 in 9.3 overs.

Gilchrist, tried to recover from his lost form, but failed to make it big and got caught by Morgan while trying to hook Bhatia over mid-wicket.

Jacques Kallis gave Kolkata first breakthrough by scalping Punjab opener Mandeep Singh (25) after 45-run opening wicket stand.

Mandeep was caught Eoin Morgan after his 20-ball knock, studded with five boundaries.

Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL clash at the Eden Gardens stadium on Friday.

Kolkata have brought in a leg-spinner in place of Iqbal Abdulla. Azhar Mahmood staged a come back in Punjab squad in place of Pomersbach, while Gurkeerat Singh replaced Parvinder Awana.

With just four points in their kitty from seven matches, KKR need a morale-boosting victory against Kings XI Punjab to remain in the mix.

If KXIP find themselves in fifth spot on the points table, two rungs above KKR, it is because they have punched above their weight to snatch a couple of improbable wins.

The biggest advantage of KXIP is that, unlike KKR, their relatively "unknown" domestic cricketers have chipped in with useful contributions to pull off victories against higher-rated opponents.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Yusuf Pathan, Gautam Gambhir(C), Jacques Kallis, MS Bisla, Eoin Morgan, DB Das, Rajat Bhatia, SMSM Senanayake, Sunil Narine, S Ladda, L Balaji

Kings XI Punjab: Adam Gilchrist(C), Mandeep Singh, Manan Vohra, David Hussey, Azhar Mahmood, David Miller, Gurkeerat Singh, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Harmeet Singh, BA Bhatt

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IPL: KXIP lose openers after good show

NEW DELHI: Kolkata spinner Sarabjit Ladda bowled out David Miller just after Kings XI Punjab crossed 100-run mark to inflict fourth blow to the visitors.

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Miller's dismissal reduced Punjab to 109/4 in 14.4 overs.

In the 13th over Lakshmipathy Balaji struck to get the wicket of danger man Manan Vohra after his 21-ball-31 that had steadied Punjab after the fall of openers.

Vohra was caught by Das at deep cover after a quick-fire knock that was studded with three boundaries and a six.

Kolkata's Rajat Bhatia inflicted second blow to Kings XI Punjab by getting rid of skipper Adam Gilchrist (27) to reduce the visitors to 67/2 in 9.3 overs.

Gilchrist, tried to recover from his lost form, but failed to make it big and got caught by Morgan while trying to hook Bhatia over mid-wicket.

Jacques Kallis gave Kolkata first breakthrough by scalping Punjab opener Mandeep Singh (25) after 45-run opening wicket stand.

Mandeep was caught Eoin Morgan after his 20-ball knock, studded with five boundaries.

Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL clash at the Eden Gardens stadium on Friday.

Kolkata have brought in a leg-spinner in place of Iqbal Abdulla. Azhar Mahmood staged a come back in Punjab squad in place of Pomersbach, while Gurkeerat Singh replaced Parvinder Awana.

With just four points in their kitty from seven matches, KKR need a morale-boosting victory against Kings XI Punjab to remain in the mix.

If KXIP find themselves in fifth spot on the points table, two rungs above KKR, it is because they have punched above their weight to snatch a couple of improbable wins.

The biggest advantage of KXIP is that, unlike KKR, their relatively "unknown" domestic cricketers have chipped in with useful contributions to pull off victories against higher-rated opponents.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Yusuf Pathan, Gautam Gambhir(C), Jacques Kallis, MS Bisla, Eoin Morgan, DB Das, Rajat Bhatia, SMSM Senanayake, Sunil Narine, S Ladda, L Balaji

Kings XI Punjab: Adam Gilchrist(C), Mandeep Singh, Manan Vohra, David Hussey, Azhar Mahmood, David Miller, Gurkeerat Singh, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Harmeet Singh, BA Bhatt

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IPL: Balaji scalps Vohra, KXIP 3 down

NEW DELHI: Lakshmipathy Balaji struck to get the wicket of danger man Manan Vohra after his 21-ball-31 that had steadied Punjab after the fall of openers.

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Vohra was caught by Das at deep cover after a quick-fire knock that was studded with three boundaries and a six.

Kolkata's Rajat Bhatia inflicted second blow to Kings XI Punjab by getting rid of skipper Adam Gilchrist (27) to reduce the visitors to 67/2 in 9.3 overs.

Gilchrist, tried to recover from his lost form, but failed to make it big and got caught by Morgan while trying to hook Bhatia over mid-wicket.

Jacques Kallis gave Kolkata first breakthrough by scalping Punjab opener Mandeep Singh (25) after 45-run opening wicket stand.

Mandeep was caught Eoin Morgan after his 20-ball knock, studded with five boundaries.

Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL clash at the Eden Gardens stadium on Friday.

Kolkata have brought in a leg-spinner in place of Iqbal Abdulla. Azhar Mahmood staged a come back in Punjab squad in place of Pomersbach, while Gurkeerat Singh replaced Parvinder Awana.

With just four points in their kitty from seven matches, KKR need a morale-boosting victory against Kings XI Punjab to remain in the mix.

If KXIP find themselves in fifth spot on the points table, two rungs above KKR, it is because they have punched above their weight to snatch a couple of improbable wins.

The biggest advantage of KXIP is that, unlike KKR, their relatively "unknown" domestic cricketers have chipped in with useful contributions to pull off victories against higher-rated opponents.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Yusuf Pathan, Gautam Gambhir(C), Jacques Kallis, MS Bisla, Eoin Morgan, DB Das, Rajat Bhatia, SMSM Senanayake, Sunil Narine, S Ladda, L Balaji

Kings XI Punjab: Adam Gilchrist(C), Mandeep Singh, Manan Vohra, David Hussey, Azhar Mahmood, David Miller, Gurkeerat Singh, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Harmeet Singh, BA Bhatt

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Tendulkar hit on right hand at the nets

MUMBAI: Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar was hit on the right hand while batting at the nets during Mumbai Indians training session ahead of their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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Tendulkar tried to cut a delivery from Jacob Oram, when the extra bounce caught him unawares hitting him on the right hand.

"I should be fine for tomorrow," the veteran said. His teammate Dwayne Smith also said the 40 year old should be fit to play in Saturday's match.

"He should be ok. Just a case of him getting checked up, but nothing is wrong, I think," Smith said in the pre-match media conference at the Wankhede Stadium.

Smith who cracked 62 off 45 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous game on Tuesday at Kolkata welcomed the chance to open the innings with Tendulkar.

"I don't think there is any pressure because I came here to open the batting so I get my opportunity to open so it is just for me to go out there and perform for Mumbai Indians. There is no pressure. It is the best position to bat in a T20 game actually," the West Indian said.

"Only four overseas players can play. We went with the best team possible at the start of the competition. I have got my opportunity now but since I have got a start, I wish continue and be consistent," he added.

Meanwhile, RCB's left-arm medium pacer RP Singh said the table toppers would be in a fine position to make the play-offs if they win just over half of their remaining games.

"We are confident but at the same time we are fully focussed towards game. Out of eight matches, we have won six matches, so we are in better position but still long way to go," RP said.

"We have played most of the matches at home and just now we have started moving out. If our success rate in the away games is more than 50 percent, then we will be in good position," he added.

He added that the bounce on the wicket at this venue will assist the bowlers to a certain extent.

"The wicket is a bit supportive. The bounce is better so as a medium pacer there is a little bit help," he said.

Asked about the fitness of senior pacer Zaheer Khan, RP said the bowler has almost recovered but the team management will decide on his return.

"He will definitely play. He has started bowling. Almost recovered. Hopefully we can see him soon. I think he had a side strain. Only the team management can let you know when he will play," RP informed.

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IPL 6: Quick wkts hurt Kings XI Punjab

NEW DELHI: Kolkata spinner Sarabjit Ladda bowled out David Miller just after Kings XI Punjab crossed 100-run mark to inflict fourth blow to the visitors.

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Miller's dismissal reduced Punjab to 109/4 in 14.4 overs.

In the 13th over Lakshmipathy Balaji struck to get the wicket of danger man Manan Vohra after his 21-ball-31 that had steadied Punjab after the fall of openers.

Vohra was caught by Das at deep cover after a quick-fire knock that was studded with three boundaries and a six.

Kolkata's Rajat Bhatia inflicted second blow to Kings XI Punjab by getting rid of skipper Adam Gilchrist (27) to reduce the visitors to 67/2 in 9.3 overs.

Gilchrist, tried to recover from his lost form, but failed to make it big and got caught by Morgan while trying to hook Bhatia over mid-wicket.

Jacques Kallis gave Kolkata first breakthrough by scalping Punjab opener Mandeep Singh (25) after 45-run opening wicket stand.

Mandeep was caught Eoin Morgan after his 20-ball knock, studded with five boundaries.

Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL clash at the Eden Gardens stadium on Friday.

Kolkata have brought in a leg-spinner in place of Iqbal Abdulla. Azhar Mahmood staged a come back in Punjab squad in place of Pomersbach, while Gurkeerat Singh replaced Parvinder Awana.

With just four points in their kitty from seven matches, KKR need a morale-boosting victory against Kings XI Punjab to remain in the mix.

If KXIP find themselves in fifth spot on the points table, two rungs above KKR, it is because they have punched above their weight to snatch a couple of improbable wins.

The biggest advantage of KXIP is that, unlike KKR, their relatively "unknown" domestic cricketers have chipped in with useful contributions to pull off victories against higher-rated opponents.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Yusuf Pathan, Gautam Gambhir(C), Jacques Kallis, MS Bisla, Eoin Morgan, DB Das, Rajat Bhatia, SMSM Senanayake, Sunil Narine, S Ladda, L Balaji

Kings XI Punjab: Adam Gilchrist(C), Mandeep Singh, Manan Vohra, David Hussey, Azhar Mahmood, David Miller, Gurkeerat Singh, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Harmeet Singh, BA Bhatt

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IPL: Hyderabad lose Kock in 1st over

NEW DELHI: Chennai off-spinner R Ashwin inflicted fourth blow to Hyderabad by dismissing Amit Mishra (15) after 24-run stand with opener Shikhar Dhawan. Dwayne Bravo caught Mishra at long-on, reducing the visitors to 61/4 in 9.5 overs.

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Earlir, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a poor start after electing to bat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL clash at the MCA Stadium.

Mohit Sharma gave Chennai a dream start by dismissing Quinton de Kock in the first over.
Kock (4) was caught by Murali Vijay at mid-on after hitting a boundary.

Hyderabad then uffered another blow on the final ball of the second over as Hanuma Vihari (2) got run out, leaving the side at 12/2.

After 25-run stand, Cameron White (2) became second victim of Sharma, giving an easy catch to man behind the stumps.

Chennai made no change to their playing XI while Hyderabad will get the service of Shikhar Dhawan who stages a comeback after recovering from a hand injury.

Hyderabad, like the Super Kings, have five wins from seven matches, although they did not achieve it with the same fluency and authority of that of the Lions.

Expectations will be high when Shikhar Dhawan walks out to bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad against CSK here on Thursday. The exciting Delhi left-hander's return from a hand injury is a huge boost for Hyderabad who have been struggling with their batting.

Chennai Super Kings: M Vijay, MEK Hussey, SK Raina, S Badrinath, MS Dhoni (C), RA Jadeja, DJ Bravo, CH Morris, R Ashwin, JO Holder, MM Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad: S Dhawan, Q de Kock, GH Vihari, CL White (c), DJG Sammy, X Thalaivan Sargunam, KV Sharma, A Ashish Reddy, A Mishra, DW Steyn, I Sharma

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IPL 6: Mishra falls, SRH four down

NEW DELHI: Chennai off-spinner R Ashwin inflicted fourth blow to Hyderabad by dismissing Amit Mishra (15) after 24-run stand with opener Shikhar Dhawan. Dwayne Bravo caught Mishra at long-on, reducing the visitors to 61/4 in 9.5 overs.

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Earlir, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a poor start after electing to bat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL clash at the MCA Stadium.

Mohit Sharma gave Chennai a dream start by dismissing Quinton de Kock in the first over.
Kock (4) was caught by Murali Vijay at mid-on after hitting a boundary.

Hyderabad then uffered another blow on the final ball of the second over as Hanuma Vihari (2) got run out, leaving the side at 12/2.

After 25-run stand, Cameron White (2) became second victim of Sharma, giving an easy catch to man behind the stumps.

Chennai made no change to their playing XI while Hyderabad will get the service of Shikhar Dhawan who stages a comeback after recovering from a hand injury.

Hyderabad, like the Super Kings, have five wins from seven matches, although they did not achieve it with the same fluency and authority of that of the Lions.

Expectations will be high when Shikhar Dhawan walks out to bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad against CSK here on Thursday. The exciting Delhi left-hander's return from a hand injury is a huge boost for Hyderabad who have been struggling with their batting.

Chennai Super Kings: M Vijay, MEK Hussey, SK Raina, S Badrinath, MS Dhoni (C), RA Jadeja, DJ Bravo, CH Morris, R Ashwin, JO Holder, MM Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad: S Dhawan, Q de Kock, GH Vihari, CL White (c), DJG Sammy, X Thalaivan Sargunam, KV Sharma, A Ashish Reddy, A Mishra, DW Steyn, I Sharma

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IPL 6: Early blows rattle Hyderabad

NEW DELHI: Chennai off-spinner R Ashwin inflicted fourth blow to Hyderabad by dismissing Amit Mishra (15) after 24-run stand with opener Shikhar Dhawan. Dwayne Bravo caught Mishra at long-on, reducing the visitors to 61/4 in 9.5 overs.

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Earlir, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a poor start after electing to bat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL clash at the MCA Stadium.

Mohit Sharma gave Chennai a dream start by dismissing Quinton de Kock in the first over.
Kock (4) was caught by Murali Vijay at mid-on after hitting a boundary.

Hyderabad then uffered another blow on the final ball of the second over as Hanuma Vihari (2) got run out, leaving the side at 12/2.

After 25-run stand, Cameron White (2) became second victim of Sharma, giving an easy catch to man behind the stumps.

Chennai made no change to their playing XI while Hyderabad will get the service of Shikhar Dhawan who stages a comeback after recovering from a hand injury.

Hyderabad, like the Super Kings, have five wins from seven matches, although they did not achieve it with the same fluency and authority of that of the Lions.

Expectations will be high when Shikhar Dhawan walks out to bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad against CSK here on Thursday. The exciting Delhi left-hander's return from a hand injury is a huge boost for Hyderabad who have been struggling with their batting.

Chennai Super Kings: M Vijay, MEK Hussey, SK Raina, S Badrinath, MS Dhoni (C), RA Jadeja, DJ Bravo, CH Morris, R Ashwin, JO Holder, MM Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad: S Dhawan, Q de Kock, GH Vihari, CL White (c), DJG Sammy, X Thalaivan Sargunam, KV Sharma, A Ashish Reddy, A Mishra, DW Steyn, I Sharma

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IPL: Hyderabad look for fighting total

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad were five down even before crossing 10-mark after 16 overs as Chennai look to restrict for a low total in the IPL clash.

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Thalaivan Sargunam was the fifth man to fall after Shikhar Dhawan got retired hurt following an injury at lower abdomen.

Dhawan was six short of his half-ton when Bravo's short-of-length delivery hit him.

Chennai off-spinner R Ashwin inflicted fourth blow to Hyderabad by dismissing Amit Mishra (15) after 24-run stand with opener Shikhar Dhawan.

Earlir, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a poor start after electing to bat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL clash at the MCA Stadium.

Mohit Sharma gave Chennai a dream start by dismissing Quinton de Kock in the first over.
Kock (4) was caught by Murali Vijay at mid-on after hitting a boundary.

Hyderabad then uffered another blow on the final ball of the second over as Hanuma Vihari (2) got run out, leaving the side at 12/2.

After 25-run stand, Cameron White (2) became second victim of Sharma, giving an easy catch to man behind the stumps.

Chennai made no change to their playing XI while Hyderabad will get the service of Shikhar Dhawan who stages a comeback after recovering from a hand injury.

Hyderabad, like the Super Kings, have five wins from seven matches, although they did not achieve it with the same fluency and authority of that of the Lions.

Expectations will be high when Shikhar Dhawan walks out to bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad against CSK here on Thursday. The exciting Delhi left-hander's return from a hand injury is a huge boost for Hyderabad who have been struggling with their batting.

Chennai Super Kings: M Vijay, MEK Hussey, SK Raina, S Badrinath, MS Dhoni (C), RA Jadeja, DJ Bravo, CH Morris, R Ashwin, JO Holder, MM Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad: S Dhawan, Q de Kock, GH Vihari, CL White (c), DJG Sammy, X Thalaivan Sargunam, KV Sharma, A Ashish Reddy, A Mishra, DW Steyn, I Sharma

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'Luis Suarez victim of FA inconsistency'

LONDON: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers criticised the Football Association on Thursday for punishing the man rather than the incident after striker Luis Suarez was given a 10-game ban for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.

The Uruguayan international accepted a charge of violent conduct following the incident in the 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield on Sunday.

After Suarez disputed the FA's view that it merited more than a three-game ban, an Independent Regulatory Commission met on Wednesday and added seven matches to the usual suspension for violent conduct.

Rodgers compared the punishment meted out to Suarez to two other biting incidents, including one involving England striker Jermain Defoe.

"It is the severity of the ban that has hurt most," Rodgers told reporters.

"That is something we are bitterly disappointed with - not so much the ban because everyone has seen it and Luis was very open and honest to know it was wrong.

"You can only compare it with similar incidents we've had. There have been two similar incidents both in 2006. One player (Defoe) received no ban and continued to be picked by the FA for the England team. The other player received a five-game ban. So when Luis receives a 10-game ban its hard to understand.

"I honestly believe the punishment has been made against the man and not the incident.

"I felt it could have been 12 games but with a six-game ban and six games suspended, looking at his future behaviour. I don't think anyone would have disagreed with that."

Liverpool have until Friday to appeal against the decision after receiving the written reasons from the disciplinary panel.

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