We live in hope that India and its airlines might finally grow up, notes Anuli Bhargava.
With the BCCI-Deccan Chargers stand-off now becoming a legal battle, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India on Saturday decided to add a new team for the coming IPL season while leaving it to the court to rule on the beleaguered franchise's participation.
'Our focus is not going to be metro to metro routes.' 'We will begin by focusing on metro to non-metro (routes).' 'Metro to tier-2 cities or tier-3 cities is where there is a lot of space for affordable, efficient carriers.'
'He was keen to win the IPL with the team he had, he had no desire to have big names in his team.' 'He just wanted good players, who he knew he could mould into match-winners.'
# The second team to have lost nine games after Pune Warriors in the present edition of the IPL is Deccan Chargers.
# With just five points in 11 matches, Deccan Chargers are placed at the bottom of the points table.
Statistical highlights of the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers in Mumbai.
Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara has been fined $20,000 for his teams slow over rate during last night's IPL match against Pune Warriors.
Jayanth Pooviah, director and chief executive officer of Deccan Charters, confirmed the development.
Designer Gaurang Shah brought traditional India alive on the ramp in the most stunning manner.
The sultry Malavika Mohanan turned showstopper for designers Vineet Kataria and Rahul Arya.
IPL Season 11 begins on April 7. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.
The 33-year-old last played for India in 2013 during Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test against the West Indies in Mumbai. He played 24 Tests between 2009 and 2013 during which he took 113 wickets.
Air Deccan, India's first low-cost airline that made flying affordable for the middle class, is relaunching its operations from December 23.
Suresh Raina unexpectedly pulled out of the tournament after travelling to Dubai with the CSK contingent. The former India cricketer, who announced his international retirement alongside Mahendra Singh Dhoni on August 15, later revealed he pulled out to be with his family.
Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers in Dharamsala on Saturday.
He captained Deccan Chargers for three seasons, guiding them to the IPL trophy once before being bought by Kings XI Punjab and Adam Gilchrist says someone in his former franchise has been making "bad" comments about him ever since he left.
Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers.
Rediff readers share their experience of eating on the Indian Railways.
Earlier on Saturday, former India spinner Murali Kartik expressed anger over Manoj's fate at IPL Players Auction.
Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Pune Warriors and Deccan Chargers.
Dale Steyn has claimed that cricket takes a back seat at the Indian Premier League
Has Modi -- after announcing the life-crushing demonetisation, the abrogation of Article 370 and the CAA/NPR/NRC without any consultation -- suddenly realised the value of taking everyone on board, asks Krishna Prasad.
Doug Bollinger claimed four wickets to help Chennai Super Kings crush Deccan Chargers by 38 runs in the second semi-final of the Indian Premier League in Mumbai, on Thursday. Bollinger registered splendid figures of four for 13 in four overs to skittle out the defending champions for a paltry 104 in 19.2 overs and set up a meeting with Mumbai Indians in Sunday's final.
A superb spell of bowling by Doug Bollinger helped Chennai Super Kings crush Deccan Chargers and romp into the final of the Indian Premier League. Australia's left-arm pacer came with up a remarkable spell of four for 13 to bowl out Deccan for 104 in 19.2 overs for a comprehensive 38-run victory.
A new generation is being groomed to take over some of the top companies in India. They are savvy, well-educated, and their induction reflects the new complexities of business.
Rajneesh Gupta presents the Chennai Super Kings record in the IPL over the years.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the 'Firsts' in IPLs so far...
Sun TV network won the Hyderabad franchise during the bid for a new Indian Premier League team, in Mumbai, on Thursday.
While T20 is primarily a batsmen-dominated format, the bowlers have evolved over the years and left a mark with their clever innovations.
Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Royal Challengers Bangalore and much more.
Manish Pandey is the first Bangalore player and the eighth overall to post a hundred in the IPL. Sanath Jayasuriya, Adam Gilchrist, Brendon McCullum, Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey and Shaun Marsh, had recorded centuries in the first edition while Abraham de Villiers and Manish Pandey scored in IPL 2009.
There were reports that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader complained of high blood pressure and sugar levels and a doctor was called to examine him.
The BCCI's top brass will be engaged in a series of meetings in Chennai on Saturday to take a final call on the future of the cash-strapped IPL team Deccan Chargers and also seek to make a couple of important amendments to its constitution.
Australian Adam Gilchrist blasted 85 off 35 balls to lead Deccan Chargers into the Indian Premier League final with a six-wicket victory over Delhi Daredevils on Friday. The Deccan captain reached his half-century off just 17 deliveries, an IPL record beating the previous mark of 21 balls set by Yusuf Pathan of the Rajasthan Royals last year.
After terminating cash-strapped Deccan Chargers from the Indian Premier League, the BCCI began the process of finding a new team by floating tender notices for a fresh franchise.
After a month long legal battle, the cash-strapped Deccan Chargers on Saturday lost its status as an IPL team after the Bombay High Court stayed the order of Arbitrator for maintaining status quo on the matter till further hearing.
Mumbai Indians skipper Sachin Tendulkar lauded his bowlers for restricting the Deccan Chargers to 145 but said some irresponsible batting in the middle stages did his side down against Deccan Chargers on Wednesday night.
Deccan Chargers leg-spinner Amit Mishra was on Wednesday officially warned for using offensive language during the Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals.
Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan refused to talk about the issue of IPL franchise Deccan Chargers, saying it is sub-judice, but said the Board can advertise for a new team to be added to the Indian Premier League.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances