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Thus, BCCI president N Srinivasan addresses a press conference and is all set to illuminate the presentation ceremony after the final match in which the team which should be banned immediately, is all set to win!BCCI chief washes hands off the IPL controversy, says he will not resign!

Thus, BCCI president N Srinivasan addresses a press conference and is all set to illuminate the presentation ceremony after the final match in which the team which should be banned immediately, is all set to win!BCCI chief washes hands off the IPL controversy, says he will not resign!




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The Indian Premier League is a fairly new cricket League that was started in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket and India (BCCI). It is a championship league for Twenty20 cricket, sometimes called T20 cricket. The league began after a disagreement between the Indian Cricket League and the BCCI.

There are other Twenty20 championships that have modeled themselves after the IPL, such as Australias Big Bash League, the MiWay T20 Challenge in South Africa and the Bangladesh PL which is of course in Bangladesh.

It has gained popularity very quickly by offering quality matches that have brought fans within Indian and from abroad. The IPL has been valued somewhere between $3 and $4 billion as of the 5th season. The sport and league are so popular that it supports some of the highest salaries for sports players. The only league that has a higher salary is the National Basketball Association in North America. Where the average NBA player salary is $5.15 million, the average IPL salary is about $4 million. These are staggering figures which show how popular this league really is. This is truly remarkable given how young the IPL is compared to other sporting leagues. Looking for the 2013 IPL Schedule ?

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Twenty20 Format

The Twenty20 format is popular in several cricket tournament formats. Sometimes called T20, it gets its name from the 20 maximum overs for each inning.  It usually takes about 2.5 hours to complete each match. This is an average length for most other organized spectator sports. Traditionally, cricket matches are much longer, many times spanning over 2 and 3 days. This can lead to incomplete games due to risking weather interruptions that may lead to a draw. Where overs are limited, a limit of 50 is typical, but games can last over 5 hours in total. The Twenty20 format has the spectator in mind as it helps to insure a conclusion and definitive result, win or loss in a game. The limited format, particularly to 20 overs, also keeps the matches from dragging out which can be rather boring to some spectators.          

IPL Rules and Policy

The Indian Premier League has some rather strict governing policies that address corruption, doping (performance enhancing steroids), racism, codes of conduct, etc. The integrity of the game is highly important to maintain spectator value for the league as fans want to be assured they will be viewing competitive and exciting matches. The league acknowledges that IPL betting has increased with technology which allows people to place bets on games from anywhere in the world even during live games. They take a strict stance to insure that corruption is severely punished, but they work very hard prevent it from happening in the first place (although there is no shortage of scandals and accusations of match fixing). In an effort to maintain the integrity of the game according to IPL standards, the league also strictly enforces an anti-doping policy which applies to all players, as well as anyone who may assist with providing performance enhancing substances.

Indian Premier League Results

IPL 5: Season 5 – 2012

The 2012 season of IPL concluded with an exciting match up between the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, and the Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata won the final match by five wickets. The series ran from April 4th to May 27th. The top three teams from IPL 5, Kokata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils, will play in the 2012 T20 cricket tournament (October 10th – 28th), representing India.

Winner:  Kolkata Knight Riders

Man of the Series: Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) 24 wickets, Average 13.5, Econ Rate 5.47

Most wickets: Morne Morkel (Delhi Daredevils) – 25

Most Runs: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 733

IPL 4: Season 4 – 2011The fourth season of IPL had 10 teams participate with 74 matches played. The tournament began on April 8th and ran until May 28th for a total of 50 days. IPL4 was won by the IPL3 champions, the Chennai Super Kings, who beat out Royal Challengers Bangalore by a total of 58 runs.

Winner: Chennai Super Kings

Man of the Series: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 608 runs, 8 wickets

Most wickets: Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) – 28

Most Runs: Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 608

IPL 3: Season 3 – 2010The third IPL season hosted 8 teams with 60 matches. It lasted for 34 days, beginning March 12th and ending April 15th. The final game was played between the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians. The Kings topped the Indians in the first ever cricket tournament that was shown live via Youtube.

Winner:  Chennai Super Kings

Man of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians) – 618 runs

Most wickets: Pragyan Ojha (Mumbai Indians) – 21

Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians) – 618

IPL 2: Season 2 – 2009The 2009 season boasted more than 200 million viewers just in India. There were 59 matches played with 8 teams. The tournament began on April 18th and ended May 24th with a duration of 36 days. The final match was between Deccan Chargers and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. It should be noted that the Deccan Chargers came in last in the 2008 IPL.

Winner: Deccan Chargers

Man of the Series: Adam Gilchirst (Deccan Chargers) – 495 runs, 18 dismissals

Most wickets: RP Singh (Deccan Chargers) – 23

Most Runs: Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings) – 23

IPL 1: Season 1 – 2008The 2008 tournament was the inaugural IPL tournament that began April 18th and had a duration of 46 days. There were 8 teams, with 59 matches scheduled. 1 match was not played due to rain. It came to an exciting conclusion that was decided on the last ball. The Rajasthan Royals beat out the Chennai Super Kings in the final. Total attendance was about 3.4 million.

Winner: Rajasthan Royals

Man of the Series: Shane Watson (Rajasthan Royals) – 472 runs, 17 wickets

Most wickets: Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals) – 22

Most runs: Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab) – 616

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BCCI chief washes hands off the IPL controversy, says he will not resign!Amid calls for his resignation, BCCI president N Srinivasan said late on Friday night that he will not resign from his post in the wake of his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan being arrested by the crime branch of the Mumbai police for his involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL) betting-spot fixing scandal.In Kolkata, The top brass of the BCCI were huddled in a series of meetings during the day to discuss the raging IPL spot-fixing issue amid indications that the defiant N Srinivasan will hold on to his position as BCCI President.


We have seen the ultimate destination of every sting and every scam investigation.Nothing has happened till this date. The economy is opened and the floodgates of corruption remain unlocked. Everything wrong is set right just legalising it. Match fixing has to be legalised with making betting legal.


Worldwide IPL betting continues and the event is celebrated ,thus. It is business, Man!


Many have been arrested in the ongoing probe in the IPL spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the cricketing industry and exposed a betting racket that has managed to leave the nation in shock.But it makes no difference as far as BCCI chief is concerned! BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan  was arrested late on Friday night by the Mumbai Crime Branch for his alleged involvement in betting the IPL matches.


So what?


The move threatens the future of the Chennai Super Kings franchise and perhaps his father-in-law N Srinivasan as the BCCI top boss. There are growing calls for Srinivasan to quit as BCCI chief. Sources say Arun Jaitley may replace Srinivasan as interim BCCI chief.


But nothing happened.


It is learnt that some of the top BCCI officials met Srinivasan and have tried to convey to him that it would be better for the BCCI's image and the IPL's credibility if he steps down.


But top BCCI sources said that Srinivasan has shown no inclination to step down from the post as yet, maintaining that he had done no wrong.


The Tamil Nadu strongman has been under enormous pressure to quit after his son-in-law and Chennai Super Kings CEO Gurunath Meiyappan was arrested for allegedly indulging in betting. Srinivasan is the owner of the Chennai Super Kings franchise.


BCCI vice-President Arun Jaitley also had a meeting with Srinivasan though it is not known exactly what was discussed by the two.


A Board press release stating that Srinivasan will hold a press conference at 4pm triggered off speculation that he may indeed step down on his own.


But it appeared unlikely that he would do so having only yesterday strongly rejected that possibility saying that nobody could bulldoze or railroad him into submitting a resignation.


Last night, a dinner hosted by Cricket Association of Bengal President Jagmohan Dalmiyabrought BCCI officials and state unit representatives face to face with Srinivasan.


BCCI officials, who attended the dinner, did not appear to be too keen to press for a change of leadership at the moment, sources said.


They said a consensus seemed to have emerged at the dinner against seeking Srinivasan's ouster at this juncture.


The BCCI members, many of whom owe allegiance to Srinivasan, have argued that there was no provision to suspend an incumbent president, in a clear attempt to dissuade the detractors from pursuing such a course.


Srinivasan, IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla, Dalmiya and former BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah had a prolonged discussion in a separate room and were among those who left the dinner late.


A top BCCI official said that Srinivasan's mood was that of defiance and he was not prepared to step down.


"It appears that he will not quit on his own. Some senior BCCI members will speak to him and then we will get a clear idea about what he wants to do," the official said on condition of anonymity.


We have been seen central agencies and parliamentary commeeties beside police engaged in investigation in so many cases. Just one case overlaps the other. Everyone has forgot bofors and all sets of defence scams. Bihar fodder scam is not remebered at all.


Indian private banks work as Swiss Bank and money laundering is unabated. Black money is made white with free flow of foreign capital. Foreign investment makes the money white.


Black money is just recycled.


Two G spectrum, Coal Gate Rail Gate involve the whole of the political class. Opting for cricket has helped Indian Market economy boost dumping hockey which fetched so many Olympic Golds.No country adopts cricket setting aside its culture. China and Japan and Korea, the mega sports power in Asia did not opt for cricket. Latin America sticks to football culture.


It is simply money making.


Imported Cheerleaders, escort girls and starlets have added the much needed sex quotient with abundant filmy glamour under huge political protection.IPL has seen so many scandals earlier. We have seen Lalit Modi and Shashi Tharur earlier. Everyone pointed accusing finger against BCCI president N Srinivasan . We have seen how Suresh Kalmadi is bailed out.


The nation was waiting to see the  BCCI president N Srinivasan behind bar, but as it happened in Bengal iv very recent past, the accused ministers , MPs enjoys their position and the investigation continues, it  is mind you the PONZI Scam which tore apart the fiscal monet making regulation in India and hundreds of chit fund companies continue the fishy business.


The IPL teams are sponsored by the Chit Fund companies and owned by them who do everything illegal including money laundering, betrayal, forgery, promoting, filming, helping extremists and anti national elements and are well connected to underworld and mafia raj across the borders.


Our superstars are engaged in betting and icons use their position to dupe the general public. It is no individual case. It is the system to make quick money for the affluent class. SEBI, IT, ED and Indian Finance ministry defend the system named money laundering.


Thus, BCCI president N Srinivasan addresses a press conference and is all set to illuminate the presentation ceremony after the final match in which the team which should be banned immediately, is all set to win!


Meanwhile,S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and two bookies remanded to two more days of police custody by court. Sreesanth has moved for a bail plea which will be heard by the court on 28 May.


Meanwhile cricketer Ankit Chavan and three bookies sent to judicial custody till June 4 by court in connection with the case.


Chavan has moved bail plea saying his wedding is scheduled on 2 June; the court will hear arguments for this plea on 28 May.


BCCI president N Srinivasan has promised a fair investigation by a three-member commission, which will include a person independent of the board, into the charges against Gurunath Meiyappan, the CSK official and Srinivasan's son-in-law who has been arrested, and the three Rajasthan Royals players allegedly involved in spot-fixing. Srinivasan said he would not be part of the commission and would not be part of its appointment or work.


In an interview given to the CNN-IBN television channel, Srinivassan said he had no intention of resigning. He was also quoted by the NDTV channel, as saying that Meiyappan's arrest was an attempt to target him through his son-in-law, and therefore, there was no question of him resigning.


The net closed in on Meiyappan after Bollywood actor Vindoo Dara Singh's call records showed that he was in constant touch with the BCCI president's son-in-law. Vindoo was often seen sitting in VIP boxes, as an invitee of Meiyappan, during Super Kings matches in the IPL.


Meiyappan, who was untraceable for the past two days, was spotted at Srinivasan's farmhouse in Kodaikanal, some 500 km from Chennai on Friday. He left for Mumbai by a chartered flight from Madurai and was met there by the Crime Branch officials, who whisked him away to their south Mumbai office for questioning.


Questioned for over three hours, Meiyappan was confronted with the evidence against him and arrested around midnight.


Srinivasan remained in the line of fire with Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy and former International Cricket Council (ICC) and BCCI president Sharad Pawar's party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) calling for his resignation as BCCI chief on moral grounds, though later the party seemed to distance itself from the demand made by a party spokesman.


Among other developments on Friday, a court granted Mumbai police custody of Vindoo till May 28 besides of two others — hawala operator Alpesh Taneja and a bookie, Prem Taneja.


Srinivasan said the commission would comprise an independent member and two of the following people: IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla, BCCI vice-president Arun Jaitley, BCCI treasurer Ajay Shirke, board secretary Sanjay Jagdale, and former India captain and commentator Ravi Shastri. This commission, Srinivasan said, would be responsible for investigating and deciding whether Gurunath was an owner of the Super Kings franchise.


Gurunath had been part of the Super Kings table at IPL auctions, at team owners meetings with other franchises, present near the team dug-out and at post-match presentation ceremonies. His Twitter account bio said he was the "team principal" and several articles on the franchise website referred to him as "owner," as did his IPL accreditation. However, when Srinivasan was confronted by this question, his answer was evasive and ambiguous.


"We have appointed a commission and in my statement I said the commission will determine this aspect also, and he [Gurunath] has been travelling with the team, he's been enthusiastic, fine," Srinivasan said. "What his role was, whether it transcended any rule … I have already read in a statement saying that the commission that is appointed will also deal with it. So I don't want to say anything because there is an inquiry commission that will go into it. I am not going to sit and explain to you what his role was. India Cements, I understand, has already issued a statement on what his role was and what his role was not … So I don't think it is necessary for me to go further on this."


When questioned again on Gurunath's involvement with the Super Kings, Srinivasan said: "He [Gurunath] did not have any role at all. In fact, he never visited the office of the CSK. But he would go, he was enthusiastic. Let the commission find out. You asked me a question, I gave you a reply."


Given that two of the three members of the commission are going to be people with close links to the BCCI, Srinivasan was then asked about its ability to act objectively. His response was indignant. "You cannot presume that people in the board cannot act fairly or properly," he said. "That is the implication of your query, which I do not agree with. I am not going to be involved but there will be an independent person so it's not like the board only will be involved, there will be an independent person."


Persons who have been suspended by the BCCI, known defaulters, fugitives from the Indian justice system and other vested interests keen to discredit me and the BCCI, have indulged in a smear campaign in the last few days. The unfair attack has been relentless.

N Srinivasan

Srinivasan was speaking in Kolkata, four hours before the start of the IPL final. He began addressing a packed room of reporters by saying the last few days had been difficult for him as a father and father-in-law, but said his actions would be nothing but professional.


"I sit here as president of the BCCI and put aside all personal feelings. I can assure you that I will not shirk from my duty however difficult it may be," Srinivasan said. "The BCCI will act without fear or favour to investigate, and if the circumstances warrant, punish any player, match official, team management or franchise that have breached BCCI or IPL regulations.


"The disciplinary procedure under the operational rules shall be initiated and a commission, including at least one member who is entirely independent of the BCCI, will be formed to adjudicate whether Mr Gurunath is in breach of operational rules … the management of the other franchise Rajasthan Royals will also be subject to the same procedure.


"I am not part of this commission. I will not play any role in its appointment, deliberations or decisions. There has been a lot of media comment on clause 11.3 of the franchise agreement and whether Mr. Gurunath is an owner of the franchise. It is for this commission to look into this. The BCCI is very concerned by the allegations that have been made against the IPL, whether those relate to betting or spot fixing. As I have said on a number of occasions, the BCCI will act swiftly and sternly if the allegations are proven."


Srinivasan went on to stress on the principles of natural justice, that people are innocent until proven guilty, and accused the media of overstepping boundaries in their reporting of the issue. "Persons who have been suspended by the BCCI, known defaulters, fugitives from the Indian justice system and other vested interests keen to discredit me and the BCCI, have indulged in a smear campaign in the last few days. The unfair attack has been relentless. The TV news channels have been carrying unverifiable statements devoid of truth.


"An illustration of this type of news would be that there is going to be a divorce within the BCCI. I wish to ensure the cricketing world that this is completely untrue and that there is unity in the BCCI. I have not been asked by anybody to resign. To the contrary, my support is complete, and I refuse to yield to unfair and motivated attacks. I intend to continue my duties as president of the BCCI. It was trial by media for me, you know. If you saw the newspapers, TV channels the only thing they were discussing was my resignation."


Tip of the iceberg: Lalit Modi

This should be regarded as a wake-up call by global cricket authorities

The allegations of "spot-fixing" against three Indian players of the Indian Premier League (IPL) were merely a "tip of the iceberg" and should be regarded as a "wake-up call" by global cricket authorities, Lalit Modi, former IPL chairman told The Hindu.

Mr. Modi said he was "not surprised" given the amount of money that was floating around and a lack of any mechanism to monitor players.

Mr. Modi, it may be recalled, was forced out of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) because of allegations of tax evasion and corruption.

Calling for deterrent action against those involved in spot-fixing, he said: "It is time for world cricket authorities to wake up and formulate a tough policy."

The only way to rid the game of such malpractices was a policy of "zero tolerance" and strong governance, both of which were lacking now.

"I was the target of underworld because I had zero tolerance on match-fixing," he said.

Asked whether there were any whispers about match fixing or spot-fixing when he was incharge of IPL, Mr Modi said: "No, never. The IPL never had an issue with match-fixing in my time. The tournament was absolutely clean."

He said the Delhi police had not been in touch with him, and he had no idea who might have masterminded the betting syndicate behind the alleged spot-fixing.

Accusing the BCCI of lack of governance and transparency, he said: "There is no mechanism now, there is no governance in IPL.. Money was always there in sports worldwide but we took all precautions in IPL."

Mr. Modi was particularly critical of the BCCI president N. Srinivasan saying that such things were inevitable when global cricket was sought to be run from one Indian city.

"Global cricket is run out of Chennai and nobody is talking about Srinivasan's involvement in Chennai Super Kings."

Mr Modi, who was suspended by the BCCI in April 2010 for alleged financial irregularities, said he planned to return to India but only when he felt "secure."

"Of course, I plan to return. I will return as soon as I feel secure," he said.



Centre plans to make match-fixing a cognizable offence


The Centre intends to make fixing of spot or match a cognizable offence against those indulging in it — bookies, corporate houses or players — and is giving final shape to the standalone broad-based law that would punish any act, signal or contact which changes the course or outcome of the game.


Apart from bookies and betting syndicate influencing a game, the usual practice of winning a match by thin margin to eliminate a team from getting into next level could also be a cognizable offence. Once an offence is made cognizable, the criminal procedure code empowers police to register an FIR, investigate and arrest the accused without a warrant from a court.


Law minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday told mediapersons that Attorney General GE Vahanvati has endorsed his view that the Centre must enact an exclusive law to deal with the menace of spot and match-fixing offences as sports featuring in the legislative domain of the states did not cover crimes in sports, which has assumed both national and international ramifications.


Given the worldwide trend of providing stringent punishments for match-fixing and spot-fixing - most countries provide for imprisonment up to 10 years on conviction - it would be unlikely that the UPA government would propose a lenient sentence for such offences that take passionate cricket lovers for a ride.


Though the proposed law would cover all sporting events, including cricket, the UPA government's focus remained on the gentleman's game. Sibal said, "We cannot let down millions of fans for whom cricket is a passion, almost a religion."


The law would be as broad-based as possible to cover all kinds of malpractices, he said, and cited an example: it would be considered a corrupt practice if a team deliberately wins a match by a small margin to eliminate entry of another team to the next level on the basis of net run rate.


"Any act, signal or contact through technology or otherwise, which changes the course or outcome of a game, will be brought under the purview of the legislation," Sibal said.


BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who met Sibal along with IPL commissioner Rajiv Shukla to extend BCCI's support for the move, said that the proposed legislation "should seek to apply the principles of `insider trading' in the corporate world for cleansing the sports; namely, no sharing of information with outsiders for monetary consideration or otherwise, a deliberate contact with those involved in betting, and personal involvement in betting and rigging".


Insider trading in stock exchanges is a crime punishable with Rs 5 lakh penalty or up to three years of imprisonment.


Supporting the move for a separate law for dealing with unfair practices and crime in sports, Jaitley said, "Players and administrators of sports acting in collusion with bookies or betting syndicates for a consideration or otherwise need to be stringently penalized. Any law which intends to do it is welcome".


However, the present controversy relating to spot-fixing in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) would have to be dealt with under the provisions of Indian Penal Code and other penal laws like Public Gambling Act, 1967, as the proposed law would be prospective in application.


"How the police of different states were going to deal with the IPL controversy is their outlook and I am not here to advise them or the BCCI on this issue," Sibal said.


This declaration coupled with the lack of stringent provision to deal with the scale of the crime in IPL T20 tournament indicates that those accused in the crime - S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila,Ankeet Chavan, the bookies, go-betweens and corporate - may get away light even if charges were proved in court.


Inadequacy of IPC provisions convinced Attorney General G E Vahanvati to opine that it would be better if the Union government enacted a comprehensive legislation, Sibal said and declared that the Opposition as well as Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) were on board for a stringent law to curb.


The proposed legislation was in the final stages of drafting by the legislative department of law ministry. Once the exercise was completed, the draft law would be sent to the sports ministry, which would then consult experts and sports persons to ensure that maximum possible corrupt practices were brought under the rigour of the law.


"We hope to present the bill in this regard after completing all formalities in the monsoon session of Parliament," he added.



Time line

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:10 IST

Gurunath Meiyappan was taken for a medical check-up to the GT hospital around 3 am and then brought back to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch office.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:11 IST

Gurunath likely to be charged with gambling, cheating, forgery and fraud.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:12 IST

BJP MP and former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad has lashed out at the BCCI saying responsibility has to be fixed in the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal. "How many resignations will you seek? If resignations will change this saga of fixing and indiscipline, they might as well happen today," Azad said.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:13 IST

Arrested actor Vindoo Dara Singh has been taken to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch office and may be brought face to face with Gurunath Meiyappan again before the police produce Meiyappan in court.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:13 IST

The Mumbai Police are grilling BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan with Vindoo Dara Singh for the second time.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:14 IST

Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Saturday arrested bookie Vinod Mulchandani from the Satellite Area of the Gujarat city. Rs 1.28 crore in cash, laptops and mobile phones were seized from his possession.

Mulchandani was involved in betting on IPL matches, and as of now, there is no connection of him with fixing syndicates or the spot fixing episode, police said.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:53 IST

As the police grilled Gurunath Meiyappan along with Vindoo Dara Singh jointly, Gurunath has admitted to knowing Vindoo and investigators say he is co-operating, according to sources. Meiyappan will be produced in court at 12 noon.

The Chennai Super Kings boss was "evasive" and "non-cooperative" during interrogations on Friday night, the police said.

Meiyappan was quizzed by Mumbai Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Himanshu Roy for about two-and-a half hours on Friday. After his arrest, the 35-year-old was again subjected to questioning for several hours by Crime Branch team, police officials said.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:57 IST

BCCI sources have said that the Chennai Super Kings will not be suspended at the moment and will play the IPL 6 final on Sunday. Sources also said that there will be no meeting of the BCCI to decide its chief N Srinivasan's fate before the IPL 6 final.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:11 IST

Sources say BCCI chief N Srinivasan will fly to Kolkata on Saturday for Sunday's IPL 6 final.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:27 IST

According to sources, Shashank Manohar and Arun Jaitley are the frontrunners to be the interim BCCI president in case N Srinivasan quits.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:28 IST

The Kolkata police have beefed up security and have placed CCTV cameras at the Eden Gardens to ensure there's no betting during the IPL 6 final on Sunday.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:28 IST

TV reports on Saturday said that BCCI board is likely to meet informally ahead of the IPL 6 final in Kolkata on Sunday, but a decision on Srinivasan is likely only after the IPL 6 final.

Sources said that Shashank Manohar, frontrunner to be the interim BCCI chief, has been asked to negotiate a solution.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:41 IST

BCCI President N Srinivasan leaves Madurai for Mumbai.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:47 IST

The official website of the lucrative Twenty20 league has removed the Fair Play Award table from its pages. The removal comes at a time when Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were the top two teams leading on the Fair Play points table.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 12:42 IST

According to television reports, N Srinivasan said that he is likely to meet his legal team in Mumbai before heading to Kolkata. Sources claim that Srinivasan is likely to discuss options for his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 12:52 IST

Gurunath Meiyappan produced in Mumbai court. The Mumbai Police are likely to tell the court that it has evidence against Meiyappan and that it needs his custody to verify the evidence. Sources say the Mumbai Police is also looking at the involvement of a team agent in all this. Senior lawyer Ishwar Nankani will appear for Gurunath.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 13:12 IST

BCCI chief N Srinivasan has landed in Mumbai and is likely to meet his legal team. However, he may not meet his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 13:29 IST

Union minister Kamal Nath has joined the chorus for N Srinivasan's resignation. Nath said, " Srinivasan has lost his credibility. He must step down immediately."

Saturday, May 25, 2013 13:42 IST

A defiant BCCI President N Srinivsan spoke to the media outside Mumbai airport for the first time since the arrest of his son-in-law. Srinivasan said, "I have done nothing wrong. I cannot be bulldozed or railroaded into resigning. BCCI will follow strictly all its rules. Law will takes its course."

Saturday, May 25, 2013 13:46 IST

Sources say the BCCI members are likely to confront Srinivasan on the issue of his resignation on Saturday evening in Kolkata. Sources also add that the BCCI working committee is likely to consider impeachment of the President, if Srinivasan doesn't step down. The BCCI top brass is also in talks with Sharad Pawar and Jagmohan Dalmiya, sources add.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 14:16 IST

The Mumbai Police on Saturday say that it has the call details of four phones of Gurunath Meiyappan that reveal that the CSK boss used to place bets with the help of bookie Jupiter and Vindoo.

Police sources say they want to seize Meiyappan's phones. They also want to investigate if any fake documents were used to procure SIM cards. Sources say the police will probe Meiyappan for spot-fixing as well as betting.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 14:34 IST

Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar says players gave runs for money but no team owners' names have surfaced in the investigations so far.

Sources say Gurunath Meiyappan has told court that it is not justified on part of the Mumbai Police to seek his custody only to recover his mobile phones.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 15:05 IST

Police custody for CSK boss Gurunath Meiyappan till May 29. Police probing whether Gurunath leaked team information to bookies. The Mumbai police also seek to recover four cellphones from Gurunath. They have also sought the CSK boss's voice samples to match taped evidence. Police also believe that Gurunath forged documents to obtain SIM cards. Sources said that cops are also looking into Gurunath's links with Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 15:37 IST

BCCI sources say that Srinivasasn insists that he presents the IPL trophy after Sunday's final match in Kolkata.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 15:59 IST

Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal to address the media at 4.30 pm on Saturday.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 16:00 IST

IPL chief Rajeev Shukla says discussions are on over what will be the BCCI's next step.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 16:12 IST

Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday addressed a press conference in the wake of the IPL spot-fixing scandal. Sibal said, "A new anti-fixing law is needed to tackle dishonest practices in sports.

"The law ministry is in consulation with the Attorney General. The new law will not be applicable to cricket alone, but to other sports as well."

Sibal said that the bill is still in its draft stage. He has also met Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley and IPL chief Rajiv Shukla regarding the bill and both have pledged their support.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 16:41 IST

The Delhi police has just confirmed that a bookie named Mohd Yahya has been arrested in IPLspot-fixing scandal. He gives names of more Indian cricketers who were in touch with him. the names of the Indian cricketers have not yet ben revealed.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 17:30 IST

Team captains of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will skip the pre-final news conference tomorrow in Kolkata.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 19:20 IST

Himanshu Roy in a press conference said, "Gurunath Meiyappan has been taken into custody till May 29. Vindoo Dara Singh and Gurunath will be interrogated together. We have recovered some items from Vindoo and Gurunath which will help us in our probe."

He also confirmed that their voice samples will be taken.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 20:36 IST

Vindoo Dara Singh and Gurunath Meiyappan will be interrogated together, we have Gurunath's custody till May 29, says Himanshu Roy at a press conference.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 20:36 IST

We have recovered some items from Vindoo and Gurunath which will help us in our probe, says Himanshu Roy.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 20:36 IST

Voice samples of Gurunath and Vindoo will be taken, added Himanshu Roy from the Mumbai police.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 20:37 IST

Sources say Gurunath Meiyappan has admitted that Vindoo was extracting information from him.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 10:18 IST

BCCI chief N Srinivasan to address a press conference at 4 pm in Kolkata on Sunday.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 10:30 IST

A beleaguered BCCI on Sunday suspended Chennai Super Kings CEO Gurunath Meiyappan, who was arrested for alleged involvement in betting, pending an inquiry into his role in the IPL spot-fixing scandal that has shaken the core of Indian cricket.


Meiyappan, who is the son-in-law of BCCI President N Srinivasan, was arrested by the Mumbai Police on Friday for allegedly indulging in betting.


"The BCCI has taken note of the detention by the Mumbai police of Gurunath Meiyappan, who is a member of the team management of Chennai Super Kings," BCCI Secretary Sanjay Jagdale said in a statement.


"As an accredited team official, Meiyappan is subject to the provisions of the IPL Operational Rules and the BCCI Anti-Corruption Code for Participants.


"Pending further investigations and any subsequent hearing by the BCCI Disciplinary Committee or the IPL Code of Behaviour Committee, Mr Meiyappan has been suspended by the BCCI from any involvement in the sport of cricket and in particular from any involvement with the Chennai Super Kings team," he added.


Jagdale said BCCI officials have also held meetings with the Mumbai Police, offering assistance in the probe.


"BCCI officials met with officers from the Mumbai police on the evening of May 23 and will continue to offer all assistance to the police and regulatory authorities," he said.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:24 IST

A Mumbai Police team Sunday raided the house of Gurunath Meiyappan, the team principal of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and son-in-law of Indian cricket board's chief N Srinivasan.


A Mumbai court Saturday sent Meiyappan to police custody till May 29 in connection with the raging spot fixing scam in Indian cricket.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:37 IST

Sources revealed Gurunath Meiyappan placed 9 bets on IPL matches. He placed one bet of Rs10 lakh on one CSK match. Of the nine bets, he won five and lost four, sources added.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:57 IST

In a latest development in the spot-fixing saga, Gurunath Meiyappan has blamed Vindoo for luring him into betting. Sources say that Meiyappan has told the Mumbai police that he lost Rs1 crore after 3-4 matches and he sold team strategy and leaked information to recover the money he lost through bets.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:04 IST

Police custody of tainted trio, S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan ends today. The accused will be produced before Saket court after 2 pm. While the Delhi police are likely to ask court to send the cricketers in judicial custody, they might seek custody of prminent bookies.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:48 IST

The top brass of the BCCI were huddled in a series of meetings during the day to discuss the raging IPL spot-fixing issue amid indications that the defiant N Srinivasan will hold on to his position as BCCI President.

It is learnt that some of the top BCCI officials met Srinivasan and have tried to convey to him that it would be better for the BCCI's image and the IPL's credibility if he steps down.

But top BCCI sources said that Srinivasan has shown no inclination to step down from the post as yet, maintaining that he had done no wrong.

BCCI vice-President Arun Jaitley also had a meeting with Srinivasan though it is not known exactly what was discussed by the two.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 13:56 IST

In further trouble for Sreesanth, a CCTV footage of a Chandigarh hotel shows the pacer with bookie Jiju Janardanan and an unidentified woman in the hotel corridor.

The footage also shows Rajasthan Royals player Ankeet Chavan with Sreesanth.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 15:07 IST

In a conference with the media in Kolkata, embattled BCCI chief N Srinivasan says:


These days have been difficult for me as a father and a father-in-law.

The BCCI will act without fear or favour in the spot-fixing case.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 16:04 IST

Srinivasan says:

  • The BCCI will act strictly and firmly if the allegations are proved.

  • A commission will probe into allegations against Gurunath Meiyappan

  • I will request everyone to be wary of trial by media.

  • TV news channels have been carrying unverifiable news.

  • I have not been asked by anyone to quit. My support in the BCCI is complete

  • IPL is important to the BCCI.

  • The BCCI will take whatever steps it takes to justify faith in the IPL

Sunday, May 26, 2013 16:10 IST

Srinivasan says:

  • I will not allow myself to be railroaded

  • We will act in fair, just manner

  • All members of the BCCI are united


Sunday, May 26, 2013 16:12 IST

Srinivasan says:

  • I don't have to respond to that (NCP's demand for his resignation). NCP's not part of the BCCI.

  • We have appointed a commission (on inquiry in the spot-fixing scandal). The commission will deal with Gurunath Meiyappan.

  • No one has said that I've done anything wrong.

  • The rules give a number of options to BCCI. Let the inquiry run its course.

  • You can not presume that people in the Board will not act fairly. There will be independent persons in the commission and I won't be a part of it.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 16:19 IST

Srinivasan says:

  • The BCCI believes in a fair approach and natural justice. I've outlined this approach.

  • We await reports.

  • There is no allegation against the CSK team

  • Chennai Super Kings is owned by a public limited company called India Cements. It runs many teams, gives employment to cricketers. Former cricketers run teams.

  • Gurunath never even went to the Chennai Super Kings office.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 16:25 IST

Srinivasan says:

  • (On deposing before the commission) I'm not an accused.

  • (On Lalit Modi's tweet that CSK is ruining the game, and should be terminated): I don't reply to fugitives!

Sunday, May 26, 2013 16:29 IST

Delhi police seeks two more days custody of S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and 3 bookies in the IPL spot-fixing case in a court in New Delhi.

Cricketer Ankit Chavan and three bookies sent to judicial custody till June 4 by court in connection with the case.

Ankit Chavan moves a bail plea saying his marriage is scheduled on June 2; Court fixes May 28 for arguments.

S Sreesanth moves a bail plea.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 16:41 IST

S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and two bookies remanded to two more days of police custody by court.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 18:03 IST


Full text of BCCI chief N Srinivasan's statement

KOLKATA: Following is the full text of BCCIPresident N Srinivasan's statement at the press conference on Sunday.


The last few days have been difficult for the BCCI and for me as the President. You will appreciate that these days have also been very difficult for me as a father and as father-in-law. However, I sit here as the President of the BCCI and put aside all personal feelings. I can assure you that I will not shirk from my duties.


However difficult it may be, the BCCI will act without fear and favour to investigate and, if the circumstances warrant, punish any player and match officials, team management or franchise that have breached BCCI or IPL regulation.


The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit report on the allegation of spot-fixing by the Rajasthan Royals players S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan, Ajit Chandila and Amit Singh will be issued on time. The BCCI will continue to offer assistance to the police and if the inquries bring any suspicion on any other players.


With regard to Mr Gurunath M, the legal process has already started and he's facing police investigation. The BCCI has already taken the decision to provisionally suspend him from all activities in cricket and particularly from all involvement within CSK franchise.


The disciplinary procedure under the operational rules shall be initiated and the commission including at least one member who is entirely independent to the BCCI will be formed to adjudicate whether Mr Gurunath is in breach of rules that require all persons subject to the operational rules not to act in any way which would have an adverse effect on the image or the reputation of the BCCI or the IPL which would otherwise bring the entity into disrepute.


The management of the other franchise, the Rajasthan Royals, will also be subject to same procedure. I am not part of this commission and I will not play any role in its appointment, deliberations or decision.


If anyone is found in breach or liable under the operational rules ... the operation rules provide a number of potential sanctions ranging from fine to suspensions and in the extreme the termination of the franchise.


There has been a lot of media comment on Clause 11.3 of the franchise agreement and whether Mr Gurunath is an owner of the franchise. It is for this commission to look into this.


The BCCI is very concerned by the allegation that have been made concerning the IPL whether those relate to betting or spot-fixing. As I've said on a number of occasions, the BCCI will act firmly and strictly if the allegations are proven.


Under principles of natural justice, every person has a right to hearing and to be considered innocent until proven guilty. Some of the news reports, that have appeared have overstepped these bounds. I would request you all to be wary of trial by media.


Persons who have been suspended by the BCCI, known defaulters, fugitives from the Indian justice systems and other vested interests keen to discredit me and the BCCI have indulged in a smear campaign in the last few days.


The unfair attack has been directionless. TV news channels have been carrying unverifiable statements devoid of truth, may be with a view on their ratings. An illustration to the type of news is that there would be a revolt within the BCCI.


I wish to ensure to the cricketing world that this is completely untrue and there's unity in the BCCI. And I've not been asked by anybody to resign. To the contrary, my support is complete and I refuse to yield into unfair and motivated attacks. I intend to continue my duties as president of the BCCI.


The IPL is very important. It gives an opportunity for young Indian players to play with senior Indian and overseas players in front of capacity crowd. It helps bring a new audience to the game. This season over 21 lakh people bought tickets to watch matches. The IPL continues to contribute to the funds for the development of cricket in India.


In the last season, new world class stadia in Ranchi, Rajkot, Pune and Dharamsala have hosted international matches for the first time. These stadia were built using funds generated by the IPL.


Over 200 former cricketers have received a one-time benefit. The total amount spent were over a 100 crores rupees from funds generated by the IPL.


I do not want to minimise the problems facing the IPL. Indians have been very proud that our country has produced a league that is the envy of the world. The BCCI will take whatever steps necessary to justify the faith that the public have in the IPL and in Indian cricket.


Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our broadcast partners and sponsors who contrary to reports have stood by the BCCI and with the BCCI in these difficult times.

Mumbai Indians 105/5 (15.5/20 ov)

Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat

  • Mumbai Indians RR 6.63
  • Last 5 ovs 40/1 RR 8.00
Refresh scorecard
Current time: 21:20 local, 15:50 GMTTwenty20 career
Batsmen RunsB4s6sSR This bowlerLast 5 ovsMatRuns HSSR
*Kieron Pollard(rhb) 362251163.63 8 (7b)30 (19b)2023826 89*158.82
Harbhajan Singh(rhb) 1100100.00 1 (1b)1 (1b)140844 49*142.08
 
BowlersOMRW Econ0s4s6sThis spell MatWktsBBI Econ
*Dwayne Bravo(rmf) 1.501116.004 101.5-0-11-1 1681644/237.98
Ravindra Jadeja(sla) 2.001909.502 301-0-10-0 100515/167.51

Recent overs 1wd 1 1 1 . . 6 | 1 2 . 1 1 1 | 4 . 4 1 . 1 | W 1 4 . .

Current partnership 5 runs, 0.4 overs, RR: 7.50 (Harbhajan Singh 1, Pollard 4)

Last Bat AT Rayudu b Bravo 37 (36b 4x4 0x6) SR: 102.77

Fall of wicket: 100/5 (15.1 ov); Partnership: 48 runs, 5.4 overs, RR: 8.47 (Rayudu 15, Pollard 32)

15.5

Bravo to Pollard, no run, and another slower one, he was looking to walk across to the off stump and is beaten by the pace, rolls over to the keeper

15.4

Bravo to Pollard, no run, and that's hit him on the abdominal guard, it was a slower one, but gets a lot of bounce on that and Pollard's stinging, has a smile on his face though

Straight mid-off in place

15.3

Bravo to Pollard, FOUR, punched back for a four, was a length ball on the off stump and he's smacked it back, Bravo was looking to get his right hand out but the balls touched the ropes by the time he's got it out!

15.2

Bravo to Harbhajan Singh, 1 run, shorter in length and slower too, was outside the off stump, and plays it down and through the covers for a single

Good delivery that. 29 wickets for Bravo. Rayadu's played a nice hand after the early collapse. Can they build on it now? Harbhajan at seven.

15.1

Bravo to Rayudu, OUTbowled him, middle-stump sent packing! very full and very straight, this was the first ball after the time-out, he was looking to go down and drive it through the covers, sneaks through the bottom of his bat and slaps the middle stump low down

AT Rayudu b Bravo 37 (36b 4x4 0x6) SR: 102.77

Time-out now.

Aamir: "As much as this years IPL was a success, I would thinks that after playing 72 normal matches, the final has to be at least a best of 3 encounter. Having 3 finals instead of one will be both economically and mentally stimulating."

Vishal Shivi: "Bravo to Pollard remind me the last IPL play offs scene in which bravo took wicket of pollard and sends the signal to take flight and go back home.." You mean this one.

End of over 15 (10 runs) Mumbai Indians 100/4 (RR: 6.66)
AT Rayudu   37* (35b 4x4)     RA Jadeja   2-0-19-0
KA Pollard   32* (19b 4x4 1x6)     DJ Bravo   1-0-6-0

14.6

Jadeja to Rayudu, 1 run, quicker, flatter and tapped away to the deep extra-cover for a single

14.5

Jadeja to Rayudu, no run, he is bowling them very quick here, shorter in length and tapped back

14.4

Jadeja to Pollard, 1 run, shorter in length and he wants to cut it this time, gets it to the point region

14.3

Jadeja to Pollard, FOUR, that was wide outside the off yet again and he swings it away, gets a huge inside edge through to wide long-on for a four!

14.2

Jadeja to Pollard, no run, and not some deftness, it was flatter outside the off stump and he tries to play it through to third-man, goes straight to the fielder

14.1

Jadeja to Pollard, FOUR, quicker, flatter and powerfully smashed away to the sweeper region, Vijay had to run across about 15 yards to get to it, gets the dive in, stops the ball but it rolls away off the deflection to the fence

End of over 14 (6 runs) Mumbai Indians 90/4 (RR: 6.42)
KA Pollard   23* (15b 2x4 1x6)     DJ Bravo   1-0-6-0
AT Rayudu   36* (33b 4x4)     R Ashwin   3-0-22-0

13.6

Bravo to Pollard, 1 run, quicker, fuller and driven straight to long-on for a single

13.5

Bravo to Rayudu, 1 run, slower one but what's different about it is that it's on his pads, easily flicked away but not in the gap and they get only one

13.4

Bravo to Pollard, 1 run, slows it down to 113.1 km/hr, waits for it and then taps it through the covers for a single

13.3

Bravo to Pollard, no run, quicker and on his pads, beaten for pace, the extra pace I mean, and hits his pads, rolls over to square-leg and wants a single, is sent back by Rayadu and by the time the throws comes in, he's back

13.2

Bravo to Pollard, 2 runs, sorter in length and hes punched it through the covers, the ball races away to the left of the sweeper fielder and a diving Hussey does well to get to the ball and stop the four

13.1

Bravo to Rayudu, 1 run, under-edged for a single, that was a shorter delivery, one of the variety of deliveries he bowls and tried to play it down, gets an edge through to third-man

Run-rate's at six. That six was 90m long. Bravo with the ball.

Nate: "Even though MI has lost 4 wickets they have well set Rayudu and Pollard on the crease. With Dhawan, johnson and harbhajan they have the batsmen to emulate CSK formula and get 80 runs in last 8 overs. 150+ would be a great total with MI bowling."

Joshi Kumar : "Sir Jadeja is looking great with the moustache. With no doubt, its gonna be a sensation. ;) Hope sir takes himself to his first ever IPL title with CSK."

End of over 13 (10 runs) Mumbai Indians 84/4 (RR: 6.46)
KA Pollard   19* (11b 2x4 1x6)     R Ashwin   3-0-22-0
AT Rayudu   34* (31b 4x4)     RA Jadeja   1-0-9-0

12.6

Ashwin to Pollard, SIX, and now a six! tap, tap and smash! it was fuller on his pads and he swings his arms there, easily lofted over long-on for a six!

12.5

Ashwin to Pollard, no run, drives it straight to the cover fielder now and remains rooted in the crease

12.4

Ashwin to Pollard, no run, defended to the off side and he wants a single, sent back by Rayadu

12.3

Ashwin to Rayudu, 1 run, shortens his length and cuts it through backward point for a single

12.2

Ashwin to Pollard, 1 run, slows the pace down a lot and is on the middle stump, turn away from the batsman, flicked away to the leg side for a single

12.1

Ashwin to Rayudu, 1 run, shortens his length and changes his line to outside the off stump, slides it to backward point

12.1

Ashwin to Rayudu, 1 wide, on his pads and he wants to sweep it away, too far down the leg-side

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Indian Premier League

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Indian Premier League
Ipl.svg
CountriesIndia
AdministratorBCCI
FormatTwenty20
First tournament2008
Next tournament2014
Tournament formatDouble round-robin andplayoffs
Number of teams8
Current championKolkata Knight Riders (1st Title)
Most successfulChennai Super Kings (2 Titles)
QualificationChampions League Twenty20
Most runsSuresh Raina (2802), Chennai Super Kings
Most wicketsLasith Malinga (101), Mumbai Indians
Websiteiplt20.com
 2013 Indian Premier League

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a league for Twenty20 cricket championship inIndia. It was initiated by Lalit Modi, who served as the league's first Chairman andCommissioner and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), headquartered in Mumbai,Maharashtra[1][2] and is supervised by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla,[3] who serves as the league's Chairman and Commissioner. It is currently contested by nine teams, consisting of players from around the cricketing world. It was started after an altercation between the BCCI and the Indian Cricket League.[4]

In 2010, IPL became the first sporting event ever to be broadcast live on YouTube.[5] Its brand value is estimated to be around US$2.99 billion in fifth season.[6] However, the league has been engulfed by series of Controversies where allegations of cricket betting,money laundering and spot fixing were witnessed.[7][8]

The Premier League is generally considered to be the world's showcase for Twenty20 cricket, a shorter format of cricket consisting only 20 overs. Top Indian and international players take part in IPL, contributing to what is the world's "richest cricket tournament".[9]

In 2012 the naming rights for the series was awarded to Pepsi.[10] Two eligible bids were received, with Pepsi winning over Airtel with a bid of INR 396.8 crore.[11]

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History [edit]

First season [edit]

The inaugural season of the tournament started on 18 April 2008 and lasted for 43 days with 59 matches scheduled, out of which 58 took place and 1 was washed out due to rain. The final was played in DY Patil StadiumNerul, Navi Mumbai. Every team played each other both at home and away in a round-robin system. The top four ranking sides progressed to the knockout stage of semi-finals followed by a final.First winning team is Rajasthan RoyalRajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings in a thriller and emerged as the inaugural IPL champions.[12] The first match was against RCB vs KKR in which KKR had won with the man of the match as Brendon Mc'cullum with his sparkling 158 not out

Second season [edit]

The 2009 Indian Premier League season, also known as IPL 2, was the second season of the Indian Premier League. The tournament was hosted by South Africa because of the General Elections in India and was played for 37 days from 18 April to 24 May 2009. IPL 2 was forecast to have an estimated television audience of more than 200 million people in India alone. The top four ranking sides progressed to the knockout stage of semi-finals followed by a final. Deccan Chargers defeated Bangalore Royal Challengers in the final (these two were 8th and 7th respectively in the previous franchise).

Third season [edit]

The third season returned to India and It was the first IPL tournament that was broadcast live on YouTube . The final four matches of the tournament were screened in 3D across movie halls in India. Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in the finals to win their first title. Lalit Modi was ousted by BCCI as so called Commissioner of IPL.

Fourth season [edit]

On 21 March 2010, it was announced in Chennai that two new teams from Pune and Kochi will be added to the IPL for the fourth season. However, the bid around the kochi franchisee turned controversial resulting in the resignation of minister, Shashi Tharoor from the Central Government and investigations by various departments of the Government of India into the financial dealings of IPL and the other existing franchisees. Later, Lalit Modi was also removed from IPL chairmanship by BCCI. On 5 December 2010, it was confirmed that Kochi will take part in the fourth season of IPL.[13]

The addition of teams representing Sahara Pune Warriors India and the Kochi Tuskers was to have increased the number of franchises from 8 to 10. The BCCI originally considered extending the tournament format used in previous season to ten teams, which would increase the number of matches from 60 to 94. Instead, the round-robin stage of the tournament was to have been replaced by a group stage with two groups of five, limiting the number of matches to 74.[14] But this format was replaced by another one in which each team would play 5 other teams in a two-way round robin format and there would be 2 teams against whom they would play only at home and remaining 2 teams against which they would play only away matches.Thus each team plays 14 matches.Top four teams would qualify for the semi-finals.

In October 2010, the Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab had their franchises terminated for breaching ownership rules. The new Kochi franchise was also issued a warning to resolve all their ownership disputes.[15] Two months later both teams were finally allowed to take part in the 2011 edition after a court ruling.[16]

Chennai Super Kings won their second consecutive title after defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in the final.[17]This is the first time a franchise has won two titles. The top four teams qualified for the 2011 Champions League Twenty20, which theMumbai Indians won.

Fifth season [edit]

The fifth season featured nine teams after the termination of the Kochi franchise and the players auction was held on 4 February 2012. The season saw an increase in the allowed maximum number of players in each squad from 30 to 33. The season of 76 matches began and ended in ChennaiTamil Nadu with the opening match on 4 April and the final on 27 May.[18] The Delhi DaredevilsKolkata Knight RidersMumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings qualified for the playoffs. The final of the season was played at the Chidambaram Stadium on 27 May, where the defending champions Chennai Super Kings played against Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata Knight Riders won the match in the last over riding on the backs of Manoj Tiwary and Shakib Al Hasan with 5 wickets and 2 balls to spare.

This edition of the IPL was the most competitive with 14 matches producing results in the very last over, and a couple in the last ball.[19][20] Towards the end of the league, the season faced various hurdles including a spot fixing case, which allegedly included 5 players caught on a sting operation carried on by a local news channel; India TV.[21] The fifth season is often considered as the most controversial Indian Premier League organized.[22]

Sixth season [edit]

Pepsi replaced DLF as the title sponsor. Nine teams are participating in the sixth season. The sixth season opened on 3 April 2013 with the player auction broadcast on Sony Six. 108 players were on offer but only 37 players were sold for US$ 11.87 million. The Australian all rounder Glenn Maxwell was the only million dollar buy. The Deccan Chargers franchise having been terminated by the IPL governing council, their spot was taken by the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The new team retains most of the players from the Deccan Chargers team. The tournament is scheduled to run from 3 April to 26 May 2013 with Kolkata and Delhi hosting the playoffs. Kolkata'sEden Gardens will host the first match as well as the final as they were the champions of the 2012 season. Due to protests in the state of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalitha has requested the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh not to allow any Sri Lankan players, umpires or any other support staff to play in IPL matches to be held in Chennai.

Spot fixing has hit again with 3 players(ChandilaChavan and Sreesanth). On 16 May 2013, the Mumbai police arrested these three cricketers , on charges of spot-fixing during IPL 6. Vindu dara singh was also arrested on charges of spot-fixing during IPL 6.

The Chennai Super Kings , the Mumbai Indians , Rajasthan Royals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad were the four teams in the league stage to qualify for the playoffs .

On 21st May 2013, the Chennai Super Kings defeated the Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier in Delhi by 48 runs and became the first team through to the finals . [23] On the same day, Pune franchisee owner Sahara Group (owner of Pune Warriors India) decided to pull out of IPL. This decision was taken after Sahara failed to pay IPL dues.

On 22nd May 2013, the Rajasthan Royals defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eliminator in Delhi by 4 wickets.[24] They now face the Mumbai Indians in Kolkata in the final qualifier

On 24 May 2013.Mumbai Indians defeated Rajasthan Royals in qualifier and they will face Chennai Super Kings in Final of IPL

League organisation [edit]

Franchises [edit]

The winning bidders for the eight franchises were announced on 24 January 2008.[25] While the total base price for auction was US $400 million, the auction fetched US $723.59 million.[26]

On 21 March 2010, Pune and Kochi were unveiled as the two new franchises for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League. The base price was $225 million. While Pune was bought by Sahara Adventure Sports Group for $370 million, the Kochi franchise was bought by Rendezvous Sports World Limited for $333.3 million. The process was to have been completed on 7 March but was postponed by two weeks after many bidders and the BCCI objected to stiff financial clauses.[27] The second franchise auction fetched total $703 million.

The rights to the Hyderabad franchise were awarded to the Sun TV Network in October, 2012.[28]

Indian Premier League is located in India
Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Delhi Daredevils
Kings XI Punjab
Rajasthan Royals
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Locations of IPL teams

Tournament Rules [edit]

There are 5 ways that a franchise can acquire a player: In the annual auction, signing domestic players, signing uncapped players, through trading, and signing replacements.[29][30] In the trading window, the player can only be traded with his consent. The franchise will have to pay the difference between the old contract price and the new contract price. If the new contract is worth more than the older one, then the difference will be shared between the player and the franchise selling the player.[31][32]

Some of the team composition rules are:

  • Minimum squad strength of 16 players plus one physio and a coach.
  • No more than 11 foreign players in the squad and maximum 4 foreign players should be in the playing eleven.
  • Minimum of 14 Indian players must be included in each squad.
  • A minimum of 6 players from the BCCI under-22 pool in each squad.

IPL games utilize television timeouts, hence there is no time limit for teams to complete their innings. However, there may be a penalty if the umpires find teams misusing this privilege at their own choice. Additionally, each team is given a two-and-a-half minute "strategic timeout" during each innings; one must be taken by the bowling team between the 6th to 10th overs, and the batting team between the 11th to 16th overs.[33]

The total spending cap for a franchisee in the first player auction was US $5 million. Under-22 players are to be remunerated with a minimum annual salary of US $20,000 while for others it is US $50,000.

Team performances [edit]

Team 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Chennai Super Kings R 4thW WR F
Delhi Daredevils 3rd 3rdGS GS3rd GS
Kings XI Punjab 4th GSGS GSGS GS
Kolkata Knight Riders GS GSGS 4thW GS
Mumbai Indians GS GSR 3rd4thF
Rajasthan Royals W GSGS GSGS 3rd
Royal Challengers Bangalore GS R3rd RGS GS
Pune Warriors India DNP DNPDNP GSGS GS
Deccan Chargers GS W4th GSGS DNP
Kochi Tuskers Kerala DNP DNPDNP GSDNP DNP
Sunrisers Hyderabad DNP DNPDNP DNPDNP 4th

Notes:

  • W = Winner; R = Runner-up; SF = Semifinalist; PL = Playoffs; GS = Groupstage; DNP = Did Not Play; TBD = To be Decided;

Statistics and records [edit]

SeasonWinners Runners-upSemi-finalists Teams
2008 Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings Kings XI Punjab Delhi Daredevils 8
2009 Deccan Chargers Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi Daredevils Chennai Super Kings 8
2010 Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bangalore Deccan Chargers 8
2011 Chennai Super Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders 10
2012 Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Super Kings Delhi Daredevils Mumbai Indians 9
2013 Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad 9

Prize money [edit]

The IPL offers a total INR25 crore in prize money.[34]

  • Champions: INR10 crore
  • Runner-up: INR7.5 crore
  • Third place: INR3.75 crore
  • Fourth place: INR3.75 crore
  • No prize money for remaining teams

It must be noted that IPL rules mandate that half of the prize money must be given to the players.[35]

Sponsorships [edit]

The IPL is expected to bring the BCCI an income of approximately US$1.6 billion, over a period of five to ten years. All of these revenues are directed to a central pool, 40% of which will go to IPL itself, 54% to franchisees and 6% as prize money. The money will be distributed in these proportions until 2017, after which the share of IPL will be 50%, franchisees 45% and prize money 5%. The IPL signed up Kingfisher Airlines as the official umpire partner for the series in a INR106 crore (US$19 million) (approximately £15 million) deal. This deal sees the McDowells No.1 brand on all umpires' uniforms and also on the giant screens during third umpire decisions.[36]

Television rights [edit]

On 17 January 2008 it was announced that a consortium consisting of India's Sony Entertainment Television network and Singapore-based World Sport Group secured the global broadcasting rights of the Indian Premier League.[37] The record deal has a duration of ten years at a cost of US $1.026 billion. As part of the deal, the consortium will pay the BCCI US $918 million for the television broadcast rights and US $108 million for the promotion of the tournament.[38] This deal was challenged in the Bombay High Court by IPL, and got the ruling on its side. After losing the battle in court, Sony Entertainment Television signed a new contract with BCCI with Sony Entertainment Television paying INR8700 crore (US$1.6 billion) for 10 years. One of the reasons for payment of this huge amount is seen as the money required to subsidise IPL's move to South Africa which will be substantially more than the previous IPL. IPL had agreed to subsidise the difference in operating cost between India and South Africa as it decided to move to the African nation after the security concerns raised because of its coincidence with India's general elections.

20% of these proceeds would go to IPL, 8% as prize money and 72% would be distributed to the franchisees. The money would be distributed in these proportions until 2012, after which the IPL would go public and list its shares (But in March 2010, IPL decided not to go public).[39]

Sony-WSG then re-sold parts of the broadcasting rights geographically to other companies.It is officially broadcasted on Set MaxSet Six and in internet in Times internet.

On 4 March 2010 ITV announced it had secured the United Kingdom television rights for the 2010 Indian Premier League. ITV will televise 59 of the 60 IPL matches on its ITV4 free to air channel.[40]

On 1 April 2011, Rogers Media announced that it signed a four year exclusive deal in Canada to broadcast 36 group stage matches, 3 playoff matches and 1 championship match on its channel Sportsnet One.[41] In the 2012 season, its coverage will also include a weekly highlight show and four matches on its Omni Television multicultural stations, and the IPL Final will be broadcast on the mainSportsnet regional channels.[42]

Winning BidderRegional Broadcast Rights Terms of Deal
Sony Entertainment Television/World Sport Group  India Bangladesh Bhutan Nepal 10 years, 2008–2017 at INR8700 crore(US$1.6 billion) (revised)[37]
The Times Group WorldwideGlobal Rights to distribute on broadband,mobile and radio. 4 Years 2011–2014, Terms not released.[43]
Channel 9  Bangladesh [44]
GEO Super (2008–2010, 2012, 2013)  Pakistan Contract extended to 2013.[45]
Carlton Sports Network (2012–)
Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation: Channel Eye (2008–2011)
 Sri Lanka Terms not released.
One (2009–2010)
Network Ten (2008)
Seven Network (2014-)
 Australia: Previously owned by Network TenSeven Network Currently no television broadcasting due to a legal dispute.[46] 5 years, 2008–2012 atA$10–15 million.[47]
Sky Network Television(2008–2010, 2012–)  New Zealand Terms not released.
PCCW  Hong Kong: Broadcast rights on Now TV. 2 years, 2010–2011 terms not released.
StarHub  Singapore: Broadcast rights on IPL Channel. Terms not released
Astro  Malaysia Brunei Terms not released.
SuperSport  South Africa Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso, Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Ivory Coast Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Eritrea Ethiopia Equatorial Guinea Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritius, Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Republic of the Congo Rwanda Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha São Tomé and Príncipe  Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone South Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Togo Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe 10 Years, 2008–2017 terms not released.
Arab Digital Distribution (CricOne)  United Arab Emirates Algeria Bahrain Egypt Iran Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Sudan Syria Tunisia Yemen

Broadcast rights on CricOne

10 Years, 2008–2017 terms not released.[48]
ITV (2010–) Setanta Sports (2008–2009)  United Kingdom: Broadcast on ITV4. 4 Years 2011–2014, Terms not released.
SportsMax  Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas British Virgin Islands Barbados Bermuda Cayman Islands Dominica Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Jamaica Martinique Montserrat Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin Sint Maarten Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands United States Virgin Islands Terms not released
Sportsnet One/World/Omni(2011–present) Asian Television Network(2008–2010) ATN-Asian Radio (2008–present)  Canada: Exclusive broadcast rights. 4 years, 2011–2014 terms not released.
Willow TV (2008–2010, 2012, 2013)  United States Rights to distribute on television, radio, broadband and Internet, for the IPL in North America. 5 years, 2008–2012, terms not released.[49]
NEO Cricket (2011–)Dish Network (2008, 2011–) DirecTV (2008–2010)  United States Terms not released.

Sponsorships [edit]

India's biggest property developer DLF Group paid 250 cr (around US$50 million) to be the title sponsor of the tournament for 5 years from 2008 to 2012.[50] Beginning in the 2013 season, the American food and beverage company PepsiCo took over title sponsorship in a new five-year deal valued at 396.8 cr, and also reached deals with eight IPL teams to become their exclusive beverage supplier for the 2013 season.[51][52]

Other year sponsorship agreements include a deal with motorcycle maker Hero Honda worth $22.5-million, one with PepsiCo worth $12.5-million, and a deal with beer and airline conglomerate Kingfisher at $26.5-million.[53]

Revenue and profits [edit]

The UK-based brand consultancy, Brand Finance, has valued the IPL at $4.13 billion in 2010.[54] It was valued at US$2.01 billion in 2009 by the same consultancy.[55]

There are disputed figures for the profitability of the teams. One analyst said that four teams out of the eight made a profit in 2009.[56]While The Times said that all but Kings XI Punjab made a profit.[57]

In 2010, the IPL expects to have 80 official merchandising deals. It has signed a deal with Swiss watchmaker Bandelier to make official watches for the IPL.[58]

According to a recent study by a UK-based brand valuation consultancy, the brand value of the IPL has more than doubled to USD 4.13 billion (over Rs 18,000 crore) from USD 2.01 billion in 2009.[59]

Controversy about tax exemption [edit]

A controversy was triggered when the Centre gave away potential revenue of INR 45 crore by granting exemption to International Cricket Council (ICC) on the revenue generated from the recently concluded World Cup Cricket Tournament.[60][61] In connection the PIL filed by Shiv Sena leader Subhash Desai seeking a direction to the Maharashtra government and the Income Tax Department to recover entertainment tax from IPL. He also asked the petitioner to make Sharad Pawar a party if he wanted to make allegations against him as he headed the apex cricketing body two years ago.[62]

In August 2011, the then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday that the Income Tax Department is probing allegations of financial irregularities and "criminal activities" against some of the franchisees in the Indian Premier League (IPL)[63]

In June 2011, the Chennai High Court said it "could not appreciate" the tax exemption to the Indian Premier League and sought a response from Tamil Nadu government on the issue. The PIL filed by Vasan, alias Sakthi Vasan, had contended that the matches conducted by the IPL "are for the entertainment of the public.He submitted that the tickets for the IPL matches were being sold at exorbitant rates and the higher range of tickets are purchased by the rich and the affluent. The petitioner said the Income Tax Department was the authority for regulating the tariff for entertainment, which he said would include the IPL matches, but the department failed to regulate the (IPL) tariff.[64]

Mobile applications [edit]

DCI Mobile Studios (A division of Dot Com Infoway Limited), in conjunction with Sigma Ventures of Singapore, have jointly acquired the rights to be the exclusive Mobile Application partner and rights holder for the Indian Premier League cricket matches worldwide for the next 8 years (including the 2017 season). Recently[when?], they have released the IPL T20 Mobile applications for iPhoneNokiaSmartphones and BlackBerry devices. Soon it will be made available across all other major Mobile platforms including the Android,Windows MobilePalm & others.[65]

Official website [edit]

The IPL negotiated a contract with the Canadian company Live Current Media Inc. to run and operate its portals and the minimum guarantee has been negotiated at US $50 million over the next 10 years.[66] The official website of the tournament is www.iplt20.com. Incorporating popular forms of social media, the website now contains a more holistic presence across all online mediums to empower user interaction.

Global interest [edit]

The third season of the IPL saw interest rise dramatically in the United Kingdom, due to telecasts being moved from the subscription-based Setanta Sports to the free-to-air ITV4. Lalit Modi, then Chairman and Commissioner, also expressed immense satisfaction on the way IPL has been accepted by the British audience. "ITV beats Sky Sports over the weekend in number of viewers. This is great going. The ITV numbers are double that of rugby league. This is huge by all imaginations. UK figures for viewership on ITV already 10 times that of last year. This is just fantastic news," he said.[67]

Issues [edit]

  • Spot Fixing in IPL-6 by few members of Rajasthan Royals team namely S.Sreesanth,Ajit Chandila and Ankit Chavan
  • Following this, Rajasthan Royals filed FIR against S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankit Chavan for violating contract
  • Sources say the Mumbai Police has strong evidence against Gurunath Meiyappan(CEO of Chennai Super Kings) audio CDs of his conversations with Vindoo Dara Singh and also CCTV footage of the meetings between the two.
  • Sources say if in the course of questioning Gurunath Meiyappan, it appears that there is some truth in Vindoo Dara Singh's claims, and the police manage to establish complicity, the police may even go ahead and place Meiyappan under arrest.
  • CSK CEO Gurunath Meiyappan has left for Madurai to take a flight to Mumbai while his father-in-law and BCCI chief N Srinivasan stays back in Kodaikanal.
  • BCCI Disciplinary Committee chief Arun Jaitley met IPL chief Rajeev Shukla over IPL spot-fixing scandal. Rajeev Shukla said the two leaders met Law Minister Kapil Sibal and asked him to bring a strong law to stop spot-fixing at the earliest.
  • An alleged cricket bookie was nabbed from the international airport in Hyderabad by a Delhi Police team in the early hours on Friday. "One person identified as Yahya Mohammad has been picked up from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in connection with the cricket betting racket by the Delhi Police team in the wee hours," a senior police official said.
  • The Mumbai Police has rejected Gurunath Meiyappan's plea to appear for questioning on Monday, according to sources. Police sources say Meiyappan has to appear for questioning by 5 pm May 25th 2013.
  • Mumbai Police sources are now indicating that they will not entertain Chennai Super Kings CEO Gurunath Meiyappan's request for extension of the deadline to appear for questioning. Mumbai Police sources say Meiyappan must adhere to today's 5 pm deadline to appear for questioning.
  • Arrested actor Vindoo Dara Singh is being taken to the Mumbai Police office. His custody ends today and sources say the police will seek an extension of his custody.
  • More shocking revelations are coming out from the probe into the Indian Premier League illegal betting scandal and also the spot-fixing scandal. Mumbai Police sources now say Chennai Super Kings CEO and BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan started placing bets on IPL matches in 2011. Sources say actor Vindoo Dara Singh's interrogation has revealed that Gurunath started with bets of Rs 10 lakh that went upto Rs 1 crore per match. Sources also add that Gurunath placed bets on three CSK matches this season and also placed bets on other games.
  • The Delhi Police has made it clear that no foreign player is involved in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal. "No foreign player's name has come up in our investigation," Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said. He said 12 bookies and three players - S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan - have been arrested so far in the case.
  • Gurunath Meiyappan was served summons by the Mumbai Police on Thursday to appear before investigators in Mumbai. Meiyappan though has asked for time till Monday. He is alleged to have been involved in cricket betting. Sources have told CNN-IBN that he is unlikely to be questioned till the IPL is over.
  • Meanwhile, according to the police, the call records of Bollywood actor Vindoo Dara Singh, who was arrested in the IPL betting case on Tuesday, indicated he had made several calls to Chennai and some to Meiyappan. Vindoo Dara Singh's custody also ends on Friday.
  • All through Thursday, even as dramatic scenes were witnessed at the residence Meiyappan, his whereabouts remained unknown. Besides serving a notice at Gurunath's residence, a copy was also served to a manager in his office.
  • Sources said that Vindoo on Thursday dropped several names during his interrogation, including those of film stars. However, no star is likely to be summoned as his claims haven't been verified yet, the police said. The focus is on Meiyappan as police have corroborative evidence against him.
  • With the focus now on Meiyappan, pressure is also growing on BCCI chief N Srinivasan to either step down or come clean in his conflict of interest. Former Vice President of BCCI Kamal Morarka spoke to IBN18 Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai and said separate functioning of the BCCI and the IPL will help in bringing more transparency.

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