Indian Sports Headlines for February 6, 2009

Cricket or charisma - what fetches the moolah?

Non-cricketing attributes of players could contribute to fetching maximum deals during the bidding of the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) here.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:12 pm

Rajasthan Royals needed the glamour quotient: Shilpa

In the headlines for buying stakes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals with boyfriend Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty admits candidly that she has joined in to add glamour to the team and not because of her business acumen.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:09 pm

Malik never deserved captaincy: Yousuf

Banned Pakistani batsman Mohammad Yousuf has lauded the PCB's decision to sack Shoaib Malik as captain, saying that Malik never deserved to lead the side as he is an inconsistent player and does not have the respect of the team.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:09 pm

Bangladeshs Mortaza emerges a dark horse in IPL auction

By the time the final round of auction of players for the Indian Premier League (IPL) wound up here Friday, the name of relatively low-profile Bangladesh bowler Mashrafe Mortaza was on everybody's lips.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:08 pm

Australia go down in 2nd ODI against New Zealand

Former world number one Australia on Friday slumped to their second successive defeat against New Zealand to go 0-2 down in the five-match cricket series and slide to third sport in the ICC ODI rankings.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:07 pm

Duleep Trophy: West Zone in command against South

West Zone took a firm grip on the five-day Duleep Trophy final by scoring 459 in their first innings and then reducing South Zone to 106 for four at stumps on the second day at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Friday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:03 pm

Second IPL auction as it unfolded

Bangladesh fast bowling spearhead Mashrafe Mortaza turned out to be the showstopper just when the second Indian Premier League (IPL) players' auction was heading towards a drab end. Here is how the auction unfolded Friday:
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:03 pm

Recession? IPL II jumpstarts with multimillion dollar auction

All talk of economic slowdown and austerity was thrown out of the window Friday as India's obsession cricket put on yet another grandiose display at the 'Players' Bazaar' aka the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction ahead of the second edition of cricket's latest innovation.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:00 pm

Court asks Correa if 2010 Games project can be shifted

The Supreme Court Friday requested renowned architect and town planner Charles Correa to examine if a badminton and squash court being built in south Delhi for the 2010 Commonwealth games could be relocated to save trees.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:00 pm

Mortaza's auction overshadows Pietersen-Flintoff record price

Star England players Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen Friday became the highest paid cricketers in the Indian Premier League as both went under the hammer for a record $1.55 million each while Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza was the talking point of the auction as he took home an astonishing $600,000 -- 12 times over his base price -- in a fierce bidding battle.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 1:00 pm

Video referral earns umpires unexpected sympathy

The umpire referral system, which some feared would undermine players' respect for the men in middle, could actually be having the opposite effect.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:57 pm

IPL 2009 auction: The complete lowdown

Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:03 pm

Final list of 17 players sold in IPL auction

The following is the final list of 17 players sold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction that lasted a little over two hours here Friday:
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:01 pm

Were delighted with Pietersen's purchase: Mallya

England's talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff and deposed captain Kevin Pietersen became the highest priced auctioned cricketers in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 11:53 am

I was always keen to get KP: Mallya

Star England players Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff on Friday became the most expensive players of the Indian Premier League after being sold for a whopping $ 1.55 million (appr Rs 7.35 crore) in the second edition, getting Rs 1.35 crore more than what Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni got in the first edition.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 11:52 am

Mortaza emerges a dark horse in IPL auction

Mortaza phenomenon rattles everyone

Little known Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza virtually stole the thunder in the second Indian Premier League (IPL) auction here. Even journalists were caught on the wrong foot after Mortaza outshone the established names in the 50-player list.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 11:00 am

Cricket, barons and Bollywood stars - its all happening in Goa

Considering the monies at stake, Goa's famed five star facility, the Fort Aguada resort, could well be called Fort Knox for a day with millions of dollars at stake as film stars and industrialists outbid each other at the Indian Premier League's (IPL) second players auction here Friday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 9:32 am

Pietersen and Flintoff fetch record prices

Star England players Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff became the most expensive players of the Indian Premier League after being sold for a whopping $1.55 million (appr Rs 7.35 crore) in the second edition, getting Rs 1.35 crore more than what Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni got in the first edition.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 6 Feb 2009 | 9:12 am

Bangladesh's Mortaza snapped by Knight Riders for $600,000

Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders snapped up Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza for a whopping $600,000 after an intense round of bidding, and the longest in the auction of players for the Indian Premier League (IPL), against Preity Zinta's Kings XI Punjab here Friday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 6 Feb 2009 | 8:01 am

Gayle, Sarwan carry fight to toiling England

KINGSTON (Reuters) - Chris Gayle and Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten 142-run partnership for West Indies against England on Thursday came as a vital lift for two men shouldered with the responsibility of taking the fight to the tourists.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 6 Feb 2009 | 2:34 am

Video referral earns umpires unexpected sympathy

KINGSTON (Reuters) - The umpire referral system, which some feared would undermine players' respect for the men in middle, could actually be having the opposite effect.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 6 Feb 2009 | 12:57 am

Yousuf asks Pakistan to back ICL players!

Batsman Mohammad Yousuf Thursday spoke up for the Indian Cricket League (ICL) players whom the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to shun despite a court order lifting a ban on them, hoping the people would help them get their due.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

It`s a great achievement for Sri Lanka: Muralitharan!

Spin ace Muttaiah Muralitharan, who has become the highest wicket taker in ODIs here on Colombo described his achievement as the triumph for his country, Sri Lanka.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

Harbhajan, Mona Singh get court summons for `Ravana-Sita` dance!

A court here Thursday issued summons to cricketer Harbhajan Singh and TV actress Mona Singh for hurting religious sentiments with their `Ravana-Sita` dance on a dance reality show in October last year.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

Murali breaks Akram`s record of most ODI wickets!

Muttiah Muralitharan on Thursday became the world`s number One-day wicket taker when he dismissed Gautam Gambhir during the fourth ODI against India.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

Dhoni`s team destined for more glory: Muralitharan!

Highly impressed by India`s amazing display in recent times, Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan predicted a prolonged dream run for the side under its charismatic leader Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

India have a great chance of winning World Cup: Jhulan Goswami!

In an exclusive interview with Zeecric.com`s Biswajit Jha, Jhulan reveals her plans for the all important World Cup, India`s chance in the tournament and her own journey to the top post of women`s cricket in India.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

Rahane century guides West Zone to 303/5 against South!

Ajinkya Rahane notched his eighth first class century and steered West Zone to 303 for five at stumps on the first day of the five-day Duleep Trophy final.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

Player can pull out of contract only when injured: Modi!

Addressing a press conference here after the meeting of the IPL Governing Council, its chairman Lalit Modi said, "A player can pull out contract only if he is injured or has FTP (Future Tours Programme) commitment. Regarding Pakistani players, franchises have the option of either terminating their contract or suspending it.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm

After 9th win in a row, Dhoni wants to finish series 5-0!

He might have become the first Indian skipper to win nine one-day matches in a row but Mahendra Singh Dhoni is hungry for more and wants to finish the series against Sri Lanka with a 5-0 scoreline.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 5 Feb 2009 | 11:35 pm