Delhi Daredevils made it to the Champions League Twenty20 semi-finals after Auckland Aces, another contender, was beaten by 16 runs in their last group league game by Perth Scorchers, in Centurion, on Tuesday. Scorchers' victory meant Auckland Aces, with six points, were ousted, as Delhi (10 points) and Nashua Titans (8) occupy the top two slots.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir has admitted that it was indeed "very disappointing" not to have qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League Twenty20.
Former South Africa spinner Paul Harris is to retire from all forms of cricket at the end of the domestic season.
Sydney Sixers kept their cool to edge past Nashua Titans by two wickets in a nerve-wracking second semi-final of the Champions League Twenty20 in Centurion.
A rampaging Sydney Sixers would look to maintain their winning momentum and book a berth in the final when they take on local side Titans in the second semifinal of the Champions League Twenty20 in Centurion on Friday.
Faf du Plessis, Chennai Super Kings' find of the IPL 5 season, has been rewarded by South Africa with captaincy of the country's 'A' team in the upcoming two four-day Tests against Sri Lanka 'A' and the triangular one-day series in Zimbabwe.