”Chennai” News

India bank on 'Captain Cool' Dhoni for an encore

LONDON (AFP) – Mahendra Singh Dhoni will relive a pathbreaking moment in his fairytale career when he leads India's defence of the World Twenty20 title in England .
06 3 2009 5:46PM (...more)

Deccan steal IPL show amid the glitz

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – The transplanted Indian Premier League finished in front of a capacity crowd with a blaze of fireworks and an array of international entertainers headed by Guyanan rock star Eddy Grant. The
05 25 2009 11:10PM (...more)

Delhi helpless as Gilchrist blasts Deccan into final

CENTURION, South Africa (AFP) – Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag admitted he was helpless as Adam Gilchrist blasted the Deccan Chargers to a shock win in the first 05 24 2009 1:39AM (...more)

Pandey, unlikely hero as Bangalore finish with flourish

CENTURION, South Africa (AFP) – Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Deccan Chargers by 12 runs at Centurion Park Thursday to seal their place in the Indian Premier League semi-finals. Bangalore were in danger
05 23 2009 11:49AM (...more)

Pandey hits century as Bangalore secure semis spot

CENTURION, South Africa (Reuters) – Manish Pandey smashed the highest score of the Indian Premier League season as his unbeaten 114 helped Bangalore Royal Challengers
05 23 2009 11:49AM (...more)

Cricket: King Kallis keeps Bangalore IPL hopes alive

JOHANNESBURG, May 19, 2009 (AFP) – Jacques Kallis struck an unbeaten 58 and took a key wicket as Royal Challengers Bangalore
05 22 2009 11:05AM (...more)

Kallis keeps Bangalore in the hunt for semi-final spot

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African Jacques Kallis shone with bat and ball on Tuesday to keep the Bangalore Royal Challengers in the hunt for a semi-final place in the 05 22 2009 11:05AM (...more)

Kumble, Tendulkar strike seniors blow

CAPE TOWN (AFP) – Veteran leg-spinner Anil Kumble and batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar grabbed the headlines as the 04 19 2009 9:05PM (...more)

Indian city to build toilets for transgender people: report

MUMBAI (AFP) – Pre and post-operative transsexuals in the southern Indian city of Chennai are to get their own public toilets in an effort to boost recognition of the community,
03 9 2009 10:38PM (...more)

Pietersen reveals IPL safety fears

LONDON (AFP) – England batsman Kevin Pietersen said on Sunday that he could pull out of the Indian Premier League on security grounds.
03 9 2009 9:58AM (...more)