IPL 2012 : News

The Mumbai Indians' bowler, who again is on the top of the bowling charts, spoke to HT on a wide range of issues, including the burning country versus IPL debate and his recent back injury, which forced him to miss a few games. Malinga in IPL

Spare a thought for Gautam Gambhir. Two days ago, he took pains to tell everyone how the Kolkata Knight Riders were the real home team and deserved all support from the fans, screaming for their own Sourav Ganguly and his Pune Warriors. HT reports.

A beaming Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan can't stop raving about his team's skipper Gautam Gambhir as he feels the batsman has lifted the side magnificently.

Kevin Pietersen exits, and in comes David Warner. The swap will leave the Delhi Daredevils' opponents a little confused. HT reports.

The way Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag has batted this IPL season, he has been the hero for his table-topping team. Shalabh Manocha reports.

Loyalties were divided in the much anticipated IPL match between Pune Warriors and Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Saturday, with many local spectators slipping into Sourav Ganguly-led Warriors jerseys as the Eden Gardens bleeded blue.

Inside Milan Mandir, a 'cultural and sporting club' a stone's throw away from the sprawling Ma Mangal Chandi Bhavan that is home to Pune Warriors India skipper Sourav Ganguly in South Kolkata, everyone wants Kolkata Knight Riders to lose on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. Indrajit Hazra writes.

Cheerleaders or cheer queens? Foreigners or Indians? The jury is still out on that but there is no doubt the imports have taken a beating in recent times. Somshuvra Laha reports.

The Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper has never been the conventional type. Anand Sachar reports. Main men

He was the highest scorer in Ranji Trophy this season but Robin Bist, who has been a part of the Delhi Daredevils for the last two years, is yet to play a game in the IPL. Shalabh Manocha reports.

Marco Polo was one of the greatest travellers but the Indian Premier League has forced some serious travelling on the players too. Somshuvra Laha reports. Pic'd

Find out how rival companies are legally making money off the IPL, at the expense of league's sponsors. Rohit Bhaskar reports. Race to MVP | Best moments

The IPL may not be the TV spectacle it used to be but the Season 5 of slam-bang cricket is playing to packed stands. Himani Chandna Gurtoo reports.

Players are not the only ones who eagerly wait for the Indian Premier League to start every year. There are others in the fringes too who see the tournament as a way to earn a few quick bucks. Shalabh Manocha reports.

Jesse Ryder, the talented Pune Warriors player who is enduring a topsy-turvy career due to disciplinary issues brought about by alcohol, is travelling with his manager as well as a clinical psychologist. N Ananthanarayanan reports.