Retirement kept Gilchrist fresh for hurricane knock in IPL

CENTURION - Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist says retiring from international cricket helped him stay afresh for the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Gilchrist’s hurricane knock powers Deccan Chargers into IPL final

CENTURION - Adam Gilchrist struck Delhi Daredevils like a hurricane to power Deccan Chargers into the finals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

Deccan Chargers beat Daredevils to make IPL final

CENTURION - Deccan Chargers defeated Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in the first semi-final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

Daredevils set 154-run target for Deccan Chargers

CENTURION - Delhi Daredevils made 153 for eight in 20 overs against Deccan Chargers in the first semi-final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

Disappointed McGrath may not play in next IPL

CENTURION - Australian bowling legend Glenn McGrath has expressed disappointment on being left out by his team, Delhi Daredevils, in the ongoing Indian Premier League and said he might not play in the next edition.

Deccan Chargers put Daredevils in to bat

CENTURION - Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and asked Delhi Daredevils to bat in the first semi-final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

Royal Challengers to take on Super Kings in IPL semifinal

JOHANNESBURG - A resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore will face formidable Chennai Super Kings in the second semi-final of the Indian Premier League at New Wanderers here Saturday.

Tahiliani’s Levi’s collection to be unveiled at IPL

JOHANNESBURG - South African Indian Premier League (IPL) fans will get the first peek at an exclusive range of jeans created by Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani for international brand Levi’s before they go on sale in India next month.

I was inspired by Tendulkar knock: Pandey

CENTURION - Indian Premier League’s new star Manish Pandey said his role model Sachin Tendulkar’s knock in the first match against Delhi Daredevils gave him the confidence to make the most of the opportunity to open the innings against Deccan Chargers.

Concern over Somalia situation; blockage of insurgents favoured

ADDIS ABABA - While the African Union has expressed concern over the situation in Somalia, a group of East African nations have called on the United Nations to start air and sea blockade of the Islamist insurgents in the country.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers vs Deccan Chargers

CENTURION - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Bangalore Royal Challengers and Deccan Chargers here Thursday.

Royal Challengers beat Deccan Chargers by 12 runs

CENTURION - Bangalore Royal Challengers defeated Deccan Chargers by 12 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Thursday.

Pandey’s century downs Deccan Chargers

CENTURION - Young Manish Pandey became the first Indian to slam a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to propel Bangalore Royal Challengers to a 12-run victory over Deccan Chargers at the SuperSport Park here Thursday.

Indian Premier League Points Tally

CENTURION - Final standings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Deccan Chargers in the last round-robin clash at SuperSport Park here Thursday.

Royal Challengers set 171-run target for Deccan Chargers

CENTURION - Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 170 for four against Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match at the SuperSport Park here Thursday.

IPL Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils

CENTURION - Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils at SuperSport Park here Thursday.

Sehwag returns to form against Mumbai Indians

CENTURION - Virender Sehwag returned to form with a brisk half-century ahead of the semi-finals as Delhi Daredevils defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in an inconsequential Indian Premier League match here Thursday.

Royal Challengers to bat against Deccan Chargers

CENTURION - Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and decided to bat against Deccan Chargers in their Indian premier League match at the SuperSport Park here Thursday.

Delhi Daredevils beat Mumbai Indians

CENTURION - Delhi Daredevils defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their Indian Premier League match at the SuperSport Park here Thursday.

T20 cricket is about smart thinking and fitness: Tendulkar

CENTURION - India’s cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar says ageing players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have showed Twenty20 cricket is all about ‘fitness and smart thinking’, breaking the myth that the format is only meant for the youngsters.

Mumbai Indians score 165/8 against Daredevils

CENTURION - Mumbai Indians scored 165 for eight against Delhi Daredevils in their Indian Premier League match at the SuperSport Park here Thursday.

IPL scholarships a boon for South African students

PIETERMARITZBURG - The Indian Premier League scholarship programme could not have come at a better time for eight-year-old S’bonga Zuma, who only started school at the Bisley Park Primary School here this year.

Daredevils ask Mumbai Indians to bat

CENTURION - Delhi Daredevils won the toss and decided to field against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match at SuperSport park here Thursday.

South African president’s son learns about IPL

JOHANNESBURG - While his father, President Jacob Zuma, prepares to run the country after his recent election, Duduzani Zuma is learning the intricacies of Twenty20 cricket with the aid of his close friend and Indian business partner, Tony Gupta.

Mariah Carey left without hairdresser for Cannes

CANNES - Pop singer Mariah Carey’s Cannes Film Festival experience was almost ruined when she was abandoned by her hair stylist.

No pot of gold at end of IPL for Shane Warne

JOHANNESBURG - The pot of gold at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) rainbow that had driven Australian Shane Warne to come out of retirement to play in the series has eluded him.

South African Tamils demand action against Colombo

JOHANNESBURG - The Tamil diaspora in South Africa has sought strong international action against the Sri Lankan government for ‘atrocities’ against the country’s minority Tamil community.

South African Tamils call for action against Colombo

JOHANNESBURG - The Tamil diaspora in South Africa has demanded for strong action against the Sri Lankan government for the atrocities made against the country’s minority Tamil community.

Burkina Faso’s `pleasure hospital’ offers women sexual hope

Bobo-DIOULASSO - In the dusty town of Bobo-Dioulasso in western Burkina Faso, young women in brightly-coloured dresses watch construction workers mix cement in the afternoon sun. As the workmen haul bricks across the building site, the women whisper excitedly.

Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab, make IPL semis

DURBAN - Chennai Super Kings defeated Kings XI Punjab by 24 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Wednesday to make the last four of the tournament.