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Australian Cricket Players to shun IPL3?

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

According to media reports from Australian Newspapers “‘The Age”, Aussie captain Ricky Ponting and his teammates may take a decision of not to participate in latest season of IPL ( Indian Premier League) which is scheduled to start from March 12,2010. According to Report, Aussie players are worried about their security after political party Shiv Sena had said that they will not allow any Australian Player to play in Maharashtra, to retaliate against the racial attacks on Indians in Australia.

Around 30 Australian Players have to play from various teams in this league. Australian Player Pil Hughes said ” I want to play in IPL but really worried about the issue of safety. I am going to attend the players auction which will be next week and see what happens.”

Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who is contracted with Kolkata Knight Riders, made it clear that the players would demand safety assurances before leaving for India.

Chief executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association Paul Marsh said ACA was concerned with the development.

“The ACA is concerned any time there is a specific threat made against Australian cricketers,” he said.

Dhoni Banned for two matches for slow over rate

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:55:48 +0000

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Yuvraj Singh would be Leaving Kings XI Punjab

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:25:11 +0000

Yuvraj singh is Planning to Leave Kings XI Punjab . Yuvi takes this decision after a formal announcement of change of captaincy of Kings XI Punjab because of which Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara will be captain the Kings XI Punjab for IPL 3.

Team owners are still silent about the decision. Ness wadia and Preity Zeinta owners of Kings XI Punjab was not available for Comment.

Coach Moody, who is currently associated with the Perth-based Western Australia team, chose not to comment. “He in the midst of a match and he will not comment on Kings XI Punjab issue,” a Western Australia Cricket Association spokesman said.

What would happen to Yuvraj Singh after he would leave Kings XI Punjab ? Which team he will play for in IPl ? Give your opinions ?