Bangalore: Mumbai Indians’ MA Khote and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Misbah-ul-Huq were the only batsmen to be dismissed hit-wicket in the inaugural edition of DLF-IPL 2008. And as coincidence wold have it, Kings XI Punjab’s S Sreesanth was the bowler on both occasions.
Here are some other highlights and batting records from the inaugural edition.
Centuries
158* Brendon McCullum, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore. Bangalore, April 18
117* Andrew Symonds, Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad, April 24
116* Mike Hussey, Chennai Super Kiungs vs Kings XI Punjab, Mohali, April 19
115 Shaun Marsh, Kings XI Punjab vs Jaipur, Mohali May 28
114* Sanath Jayasuriya, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super King, Mumbai May 14
109* Adam Gilchrist, Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai (DYP), April 27
Top-scores for other teams:
94 Virender Sehwag, Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers, Hyderabad, April 19
91 Graeme Smith, Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Chennai, May 24
75* R Dravid, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, Jaipur, May 17
Only wicket-keeper to score century
109* Adam Gilchrist, Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai (DYP), April 27
Century in a losing cause
117* Andrew Symonds, Deccan Chargers vs Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad, April 24.
Half-centuries
On as many as 78 occasions, batsmen went past the 50 mark.
Here is a break up by team:
15 Rajasthan Royals
15 Kings XI Punjab
14 Chennai Super Kings
13 Delhi Daredevils
12 Hyderabad
8 Kolkata Knight Riders
7 Royal Challengers Bangalore
5 Mumbai Indians
And here is a break-up by player of the top guns:
6 Shaun Marsh, Kings XI Punjab
5 Gautam Gambhir, Delhi Daredevils
4 Shikar Dhawan, Delhi Daredevils,
4 Adam Gilchrist, Deccan Chargers
4 Rohit Sharma, Deccan Chargers
4 Kumar Sangakkara, Kings XI Punjab
4 Shane Watson, Rajasthan Royals
4 Yusuf Pathan, Rajasthan Royals
Half-centuries in a losing cause
As many as 36 fifties ended up in a losing cause. In fact, there were seven instances of two batsmen scoring half-centuries in vain. Deccan Chargers’ Rohit Sharma made three such fifties while Rahul Dravid (Royal Challengers Bangalore), Y Venugopala Rao and Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers) and Kumar Sangakkara (Kings XI Punjab) saw two of their 50s of no avail.
Sixes
A total of 622 sixes were hit.
Here’s break-up of sixes by team:
95 Kings XI Punjab
92 Deccan Chargers
86 Chennai Super Kings
85 Rajasthan Royals
76 Mumbai Indians
75 Kolkata Knight Riders
59 Royal Challengers Bangalore
54 Delhi Daredevils
Most sixes in a match
25 Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab, Mohali April 19
235 Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers, Hyderabad, April 24
22 Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals, Mohali, May 28
Most sixes
31 Sanath Jayasuriya, Mumbai Indians with
26 Shaun Marsh, Kings XI Punjab
25 Yusuf Pathan, Rajasthan Royals
21 V Sehwag, Delhi Daredevils
Ducks
There were 67 instances of batsmen failing to open their account.
Here’s a break up by team
14 Royal Challengers Bangalore
10 Deccan Chargers
10 Mumbai Indians
8 Kings XI Punjab
7 Chennai Super Kings
7 Delhi Daredevils
6 Kolkata Knight Riders
5 Rajasthan Royals
Most zeroes in an innings:
5 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab, Bangalore, May 5
First-ball duck
36 batsmen were dismissed off the first ball they faced.
First-ball duck on T20 debut
Abhinav Mukund, Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Chennai, May 24
Dismissed without facing a ball
Praagyan Ojha and Sanjay Bangar (Deccan Chargers) as well as Andre Nel (Mumbai Indians)
Captains being dismissed without scoring
There were eight such instances of captains, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Rahul Dravid and Delhi Daredevils’ Virender Sehwag bagged two zeroes each
Wicket-keeper being dismissed without scoring
Rajasthan Royals’ M Rawat was the only wicket-keeper batsman with this dubious feat
Run out
As many as 86 batsmen were run out in the tournament. Royal Challengers Bangalore (17) and Rajasthan Royals (14) topped the charts.
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Praveen Kumar and Rajasthan Royals’ Yusuf Pathan share the record for being run out most the most times – four each.
Kings XI Punjab’s captain Yuvraj Singh was run out three times, the most for a capt.
Most run out in an innings
Five Mumbai Indians’ batsmen were run out in an innings in the match against Kings XI Punjab in Mumbai on May 21. This instance is a record for a match also.
Stumped
12 batsmen were dismissed stumped, with Rajasthan Royals’ wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal effecting four such dismissals, the most in the tournament.
Partnerships
As many as 21 century partnerships were recorded in the tournament. The unfinished 155 run-stand for the opening wicket between Adam Gilchrist and VVS Laxman for Deccan Chargers against Mumbai Indians was the highest.
Delhi Daredevils’ Gautam Gambhir and Shikar Dhawan were concerned in three century partnerships, the most by a pair in the tournament.
Mumbai Indians’ Sanath Jayasuriya and Sachin Tendulkar as well as Rajasthan Royals’ Graeme Smith and Swapnil Asnodkar shared four 50-plus runs stands for the same wicket in the tournament.
As many as 93 half-century partnerships were recorded in the tournament.
Here is a break up by team:
19 Rajasthan Royals
16 Chennai Super Kings
10 Deecan Chargers
10 Mumbai Indians
9 Delhi Daredevils
5 Royal Challengers Bangalore
8 Kolkata Knight Riders
And here is a break up by player:
10 Graeme Smith, Rajasthan Royals
9 Shaun Marsh, Kings XI Punjab
6 Gautam Gambhir, Delhi Daredevils
5 Adam Gilchrist
5 Sanath Jayasuriya
And a break-up of 50-plus partnerships for each wicket
23 - First wicket
22- Second wicket
18 Third wicket
18 Fourth wicket
8 Fifth wicket
3 Sixth wicket
1 Seventh wicket
Monday, April 13, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
UltraTech Cement Sponsors Rajasthan Royals
UltraTech Cement Limited, the single largest cement brand in the country, on Wednesday announced its association with the defending champions of Indian Premier League 2008, Rajasthan Royals. Through this association UltraTech will be the Official Team Sponsor of the Jaipur based IPL team.
Commenting on the association, Ranjit Barthakur, Vice Chairman, Rajasthan Royals said, "UltraTech Cement is driven by an extensive team of professionals who are inspired by sound leadership and strategic thinking which also drives our team. We are happy to be working with them in Season 2."
Further commenting on this partnership, O. P. Puranmalka, Business Head (Marketing & Strategy), UltraTech Cement, said, "The coming together of the two brands, UltraTech Cement and Rajasthan Royals, is the bringing together of two champions. Both are champions in their respective domains. Both are leaders and victorious, and are a perfect match. UltraTech has had a long association with Indian Cricket and we are extremely proud to be associated with the Champions of the last IPL season - Rajasthan Royals."
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Inspired leadership, innovation, professionalism and a well thought out strategic approach lead the team to win India's first IPL. By defining roles specifically and delegating responsibility, the Rajasthan Royals came together as a cohesive winning unit, eventually emerging as champions. This ethos perfectly blends with UltraTech Cement who are known to be leaders and champions in its own sphere.
The event also witnessed Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty -co-owners Rajasthan Royals bid farewell to the Indian players of the team. Shilpa's encouraging words and support charged up the ambience and definitely the players.
She further added, "Rajasthan Royals is a heady mix of youth, experience and emerging talent and the same even holds true for UltraTech. Through this association we will be cementing our relationship, a definite "best choice" for us!"
Rajasthan Royals is the Jaipur franchise cricket team that represents the state of Rajasthan in the Indian Premier League. The Rajasthan Royals team embodies the spirit of the Rajasthani people - of valour, courage and honour both on and off the field. The Rajasthan Royals have become a very well known brand across the cricketing world, after their historic win in the inaugural IPL in 2008.
With their home base in Jaipur, India's well known 'Pink City', they have built a strong support base in the UK (where the ownership is based), Australia (where their captain and coach - Shane Warne is from), and now wish to leverage their strong South African connections to attract fans here during this season's IPL. The connections are significant through players Graeme Smith, Morne Morkel and Tyron Henderson, and through management, with Jeremy Snape (South Africa Performance Coach) a key member of the coaching team. Shilpa Shetty, the world famous Bollywood star, and partner Raj Kundra recently bought a 12% stake in the franchise, and are helping the team develop its off field merchandising plans, working closely with their partners.
Rajasthan Royals New Dress Rajasthan Royals IPL Season 2 New Jersey Pictures
There's no doubt that Shilpa Shetty's presence has added a toush of glamour to the team of Rajasthan Royals, but the actress certainly needs to brush up her knowledge about cricket.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
McGrath will miss playing in India
The metronome is back, this time wearing his sincerity like a badge of honour. In the wake of his wife Jane’s death last June, Aussie pace legend Glenn McGrath had expressed apprehensions about resuming his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint even before the security issue blew up in his face. He spent the last few weeks being a fence-sitter, expressing an occasional doubt about the arrangements.
On Monday, though, he was criss-crossing the city to honour commercial commitments for the Delhi Daredevils, two day before he flies out to Johannesburg as part of a 24-member contingent. He even indulged in an ad shoot, with bare minimum security personnel for company, in a backroom at the Ferozeshah Kotla. He arrived with rookie T20 sensation David Warner, another Aussie who pooh-poohed security concerns.
McGrath, though, is not one to shy away from the plain-speak. Why is he here at all? Wouldn’t it have been easier to join the camp in South Africa, given the strident objections of Federations of International Cricketers Association (FICA) chief Tim May on Aussie cricketers visiting the subcontinent?
‘‘Look, mate, I didn’t have a choice,’’ McGrath told TOI without batting an eyelid, ‘‘As professionals we are expected to fulfill certain commitments. It’s unfortunate the way things have panned out in the subcontinent, with the Pakistani cricketers suffering the most.
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‘‘I had doubts. Sitting in Australia it’s difficult to gauge the exact situation here. It’s certainly changed from the last time I was here. But it’s difficult to say no to IPL commitments. There’s the money and then there’s the chance to get back to some action. I’ll miss playing in India, I’m so popular here.’’
Warner, though, is younger, less circumspect. "The security situation is the same everywhere. No one can provide foolproof security," he said. "I can play wherever I’m asked to."
At a send-off ceremony in the evening, McGrath disclosed how Jane’s death and the prospect of leaving his children behind weighed heavier on his mind than the security. ‘‘My two kids are with the grandfather, but they don’t like it one bit,’’ he said, ‘‘Eight weeks away is a long time. It’s been a very difficult time for me.’’
All factors aside, the keen competitor in McGrath is itching to get back to action: ‘‘The pitches in SA will suit my style. I’ve been doing some gym work but I need to bowl more. T20 is a short game but it requires more focus, more intensity. The training you do before a game is the same, whatever the format. If I had to bowl any more than four overs a game, I’d have to rethink."
Rajasthan Royals tie up with TCS
Last year's IPL champions Rajasthan Royals have tied-up with Tata Consultancy Services as their technology partners for a period of three years.
TCS's Global Marketing Head, Jayant Pendharkar, told a media conference on Tuesday that Rajasthan Royals' champions status as well as the importance they give to technology were some of the reasons they were preferred from among the eight IPL teams in fray for season two of the IPL commencing on April 18.
"Over the years TCS have partnered sports events. We are connected with the Ferrari team, NBA and the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon," he said.
"One of the reasons for choosing Rajasthan Royals is their champion status and we like to deal with champions. The second reason is the importance they give to technology," Pendharkar said.
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"TCS will help Rajasthan Royals with analysis of player performance, simulation and other things," he said, adding that TCS logo would be embossed on the caps and helmets of the Jaipur IPL franchise owned by Emerging Media.
Rajasthan Royals Vice Chairman Ranjit Barthakur revealed that this year the IPL first edition champions have roped in a total of nine sponsors which was more than in 2008.
Both Pendharkar and Barthakur refused to divulge the financial details of the three-year deal between TCS and Rajasthan Royals.
Shah Rukh slams Gavaskar
Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan took a dig at former India captain Sunil Gavaskar for ridiculing John Buchanan's multiple-captain theory saying he bought the team and would run it the way he wants.
Former Australia World Cup winning coach Buchanan, who is now manager of Kolkata Knight Riders, had suggested the four captain theory for the second season of the Indian Premier League that has ruffled a few feathers, including that of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
"I have great respect for Mr Gavaskar. I have grown up enjoying his performance as well as KR Vishwanath and Kapil's. We all respect him too much but having said that I would like to say that please give it (the multiple-captain theory) a breathing space to try now. If we fail we can always go back to the traditional way," Shah Rukh said at a media conference in Mumbai on Sunday to announce new initiatives with Team sponsors Nokia.
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The Bollywood star said he has spent a lot of money in buying the team and would like to run it as he deems fit.
"I have spent lot of money on my team. If you have a problem then you buy your own team and run it the way you want," he said, in an obvious response to Gavaskar's comments.
India's batting legend Gavaskar, in a newspaper column, had criticised Buchanan's theory saying too much importance is being accorded to the Australian, who is a failed first-class cricketer and is only trying to get lucrative jobs for "his Queensland pals".
"To comment on his multiple skipper theory is to give it the importance it doesn't deserve but what does require comment is how he has got his Queensland pals lucrative jobs with KKR.
"They have a very big support staff which includes his son and most of them are from Queensland. The owners - poor souls - have little idea that they are being milked," Gavaskar had written.
Shah Rukh, meanwhile, said he would rather try the multiple captain idea and fail than not giving it a chance at all.
"Twenty20 cricket is a new format and last time we did not do well after going by the traditional way (one captain). This time Buchanan will try multiple captaincy in the practice game before the IPL starts in South Africa and see whether he succeeds or not," the Bollywood star said.
Buchanan's concept has generated lot of controversy ahead of the April 18 to May 24 IPL to be held in eight cities of South Africa.
Sourav Ganguly, who led the team last year, had expressed resentment to the multiple captain idea.
The former India captain and Buchanan have had lengthy discussions with Shah Rukh at his residence to thrash out the issues.
Shah Rukh on Sunday pointed out that the concept had been tried out last year itself by Kings XI Punjab.
"It was tried out last year itself by the Mohali team which had a fielding captain (Kumar Sangakkara), a batting captain, a bowling captain and an overall captain Yuvraj Singh," he said.
The Bollywood star gave the example of cricket's cousin baseball which has coaches giving instructions from outside the field to the pitchers, batters and others.
Shah Rukh also expressed hope that his team would perform much better than last year.
"All our players like Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Sourav Ganguly, Brad Hodge, Ajantha Mendis, Ishant Sharma, Mashrafe Mortaza are available," he said.
"Almost 97 to 98 per cent of the players are available and it's a strong line-up. I hope the team performs better than last year," Shah Rukh said.
Former Australia World Cup winning coach Buchanan, who is now manager of Kolkata Knight Riders, had suggested the four captain theory for the second season of the Indian Premier League that has ruffled a few feathers, including that of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
"I have great respect for Mr Gavaskar. I have grown up enjoying his performance as well as KR Vishwanath and Kapil's. We all respect him too much but having said that I would like to say that please give it (the multiple-captain theory) a breathing space to try now. If we fail we can always go back to the traditional way," Shah Rukh said at a media conference in Mumbai on Sunday to announce new initiatives with Team sponsors Nokia.
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The Bollywood star said he has spent a lot of money in buying the team and would like to run it as he deems fit.
"I have spent lot of money on my team. If you have a problem then you buy your own team and run it the way you want," he said, in an obvious response to Gavaskar's comments.
India's batting legend Gavaskar, in a newspaper column, had criticised Buchanan's theory saying too much importance is being accorded to the Australian, who is a failed first-class cricketer and is only trying to get lucrative jobs for "his Queensland pals".
"To comment on his multiple skipper theory is to give it the importance it doesn't deserve but what does require comment is how he has got his Queensland pals lucrative jobs with KKR.
"They have a very big support staff which includes his son and most of them are from Queensland. The owners - poor souls - have little idea that they are being milked," Gavaskar had written.
Shah Rukh, meanwhile, said he would rather try the multiple captain idea and fail than not giving it a chance at all.
"Twenty20 cricket is a new format and last time we did not do well after going by the traditional way (one captain). This time Buchanan will try multiple captaincy in the practice game before the IPL starts in South Africa and see whether he succeeds or not," the Bollywood star said.
Buchanan's concept has generated lot of controversy ahead of the April 18 to May 24 IPL to be held in eight cities of South Africa.
Sourav Ganguly, who led the team last year, had expressed resentment to the multiple captain idea.
The former India captain and Buchanan have had lengthy discussions with Shah Rukh at his residence to thrash out the issues.
Shah Rukh on Sunday pointed out that the concept had been tried out last year itself by Kings XI Punjab.
"It was tried out last year itself by the Mohali team which had a fielding captain (Kumar Sangakkara), a batting captain, a bowling captain and an overall captain Yuvraj Singh," he said.
The Bollywood star gave the example of cricket's cousin baseball which has coaches giving instructions from outside the field to the pitchers, batters and others.
Shah Rukh also expressed hope that his team would perform much better than last year.
"All our players like Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Sourav Ganguly, Brad Hodge, Ajantha Mendis, Ishant Sharma, Mashrafe Mortaza are available," he said.
"Almost 97 to 98 per cent of the players are available and it's a strong line-up. I hope the team performs better than last year," Shah Rukh said.
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