Sachithra Senanayake's target? Become Kolkata Knight Riders' No.1 spinner
Wisden India staff | Wednesday May 15, 2013
From being a first-class hero in Sri Lanka to being called for a questionable action while on tour to England to earning US$ 625,000 in the IPL auctions, it's been an interesting journey for Senanayake.
History: Indian Premier League
NDTVCricket | Friday March 15, 2013
The magnitude of the Indian Premier League was confirmed when the winning bidders for the eight franchises were announced on January 24, 2008. While the total base price for auction was US$400 million, the auction fetched US$723.59 million. The of...
IPL 2013: Virat Kohli appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore
Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 20, 2013
Kohli's appointment follows a productive IPL VI auction in which RCB strengthened their bowling line-up significantly and added capable all-rounders to increase the amount of flexibility in the selection of the playing squad.
IPL 2013: Auction price has not sunk in yet for $675,000 man Abhishek Nayar
Press Trust of India | Monday February 4, 2013
The left-handed batsman, who bowls medium pace with his right arm, has been a late addition to the India 'A' squad to take on the visiting Australian team in Chennai from Feb 16-18.
Never seen this much money in life, says Chris Morris on stunning IPL deal
Press Trust of India | Monday February 4, 2013
He was bought for a whopping USD 625,000 (Rs 3.3 crore). In rands, the 25-year-old's earnings are now 5.5 million and he has no clue how to spend the money except for splurging some of it on his parents.
Winners and Losers of IPL Auction 2013
NDTVCricket | Sunday February 3, 2013
Maxwell became the new million-dollar baby of the Indian Premier League, while there were no bidders for England internationals Matthew Prior and Ravi Bopara.
Glenn Maxwell is an exciting young player and good catch, says Anil Kumble
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 3, 2013
Rising Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell stole the thunder from his illustrious compatriots, fetching a whopping USD one million (Rs 5.3 crore), while Abhishek Nayar and R P Singh also invited unexpectedly high bids in the players' auction for the...
IPL Auction: Glenn Maxwell becomes another IPL millionare, Ajantha Mendis goes for $725,000
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 3, 2013
Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera also fetched Rs 3.5 crore from Hyderabad Sunrisers, while Indian paceman R P Singh managed to get a good deal from Royal Challengers Bangalore, who bought him for USD 400,000 (Rs 2.1 crore).
IPL Auction 2013: Clarke, Ponting sold for base price
Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday February 3, 2013
The third marquee player South African all-rounder Johan Botha, who went to Rajasthan last year for $950,000, was bought by Delhi Daredevils for $450,000 after an aggressive bidding-match with Pune. Botha had a base price of $300,000.
IPL auction 2013: Abhishek Nayar proves his worth, sold for $675,000
NDTVCricket | Sunday February 3, 2013
Nayar has had a fantastic domestic season and deserves the moolah he is raking in.
Highlights, IPL Auction: Million-dollar Glenn Maxwell, expensive Ajantha Mendis
NDTVCricket | Sunday February 3, 2013
Maxwell, Nayar were the initial headline grabbers. Catch further shocking moves and disappointments here.....
IPL auction 2013: 108 players set to go under the hammer today
NDTVCricket | Sunday February 3, 2013
The list of 108 players feature seven Indians, including Mumbaiâs Ranji Trophy winning all-rounder, Abhishek Nayar (USD 100,000), who has been released by Kings XI Punjab.
IPL 2013: Clarke, Ponting set to highlight a low-key auction
Press Trust of India | Sunday February 3, 2013
According to IPL sources, Mumbai Indians are likely to engage in a bidding war with Pune Warriors for current Aussie skipper Michael Clarke.
2013 IPL auction: Pakistan players snubbed again
Press Trust of India | Thursday January 31, 2013
The decision to keep Pakistani players out of the IPL this year too was reportedly taken in December, before the recent tension between the two countries at the border.
IPL 2013 auction: Michael Clarke, Ricky Ponting fetch top base price
NDTVCricket | Sunday February 3, 2013
The list of 108 players feature seven Indians, including Mumbaiâs Ranji Trophy winning all-rounder, Abhishek Nayar (USD 100,000), who has been released by Kings XI Punjab.
