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After Akon, Shahrukh Khan is ready to work with another Hollywood singer Shakira. Shahrukh will be seen shaking his legs with Shakira for his IPL 4 team’s music video. Shahrukh’s KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) has not performed well in last IPL, but this time to charge his team he has roped in Shakira. Salim - Suleiman are composing the song for the video.

Shahrukh met Shakira at the Fifa World Cup in South Africa where Shakira sang Waka Waka.

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Post the success of Dabangg, last year Sajid-Wajid are certainly the most 'Wanted' composers in tinsel-town. The duo has now been roped in to compose the theme song of the forthcoming IPL 4 event.

The theme song has been sung by Wajid himself and is called 'Dhum Dhadaka'.The beats have a lot of rhythm.They have also used the trademark horn.

A music video featuring the hosts of IPL 4 will also be shot on April 3.
The track is surely set to become a chartbuster once IPL 4 action kicks off on April 8.

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New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee has signed to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket competition this year, assistant coach Steve Rixon said today.

Injuries have depleted the defending champions' bowling stocks so they have moved to shore them up by signing Southee, 22, who took 18 wickets at 17.33 during the one-day World Cup on the subcontinent.

Chennai are coached by former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming, while Rixon, a former New Zealand coach, is the fielding coach and current New Zealand international Scott Styris is on their playing roster.

"It's good to have (Southee) on board, especially coming out of such a great recent tournament (at the World Cup)," Rixon told Radio Live today.

"It's an absolute bonus for us at the moment to be able to get our hands on such a quality player.

"Tim's recent form over there (at the World Cup) indicates that he handles those conditions beautifully."

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The DLF IPL 2011 ceremony as in the earlier season is expected to have breathtaking performances by number of Bollywood celebrities as well as international performers. Set Max channel will telecast live the opening ceremony of the IPL 2011.

IPL 2011 opening ceremony venue has been decided and this time Chepauk stadium in Chennai is going to host the important opening event of IPL season 4. Chennai is the home ground of IPL season 3 winner Chennai Super Kings.

According to reports, Indian Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is likely to host the IPL opening ceremony. Also…continue reading IPL 2011 Opening Ceremony

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A minor fire erupted at the new cricket stadium being built by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on the outskirts of the city. The Pimpri Chinchwad chief fire officer Kiran Gawade said the fire brigade received a call from a person from the stadium management informing them about a fire in the store room at the ground floor.
"Some 80 boxes containing LED screens and tiles were destroyed in the fire. However, no one was injured in the incident," Gawade said.  Dnyaneshwar Bhalekar, sub officer of Pimpri Chinchwad fire brigade, said:  "The incident took place when construction activity was on at the first floor.
As the labourers were busy completing the welding job, sparks emanating from the metal fell on the boxes kept in the storage room on the ground floor through the ducts kept for ventilation. People were alerted on seeing the smoke emerge from the room."
Hariharan, project co-coordinator for MCA, said: "The fire erupted at 1 pm.  No one was injured in the incident. Fire was bought under control with the help of the PCMC fire brigade and by using the facilities at the stadium. The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage will only be ascertained after a detailed enquiry."

Source:Mid-Day

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South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock has joined IPL franchisee Mumbai Indians as their mentor and bowling coach for the Indian Premier league 2011. Pollock was the part of Mumbai Indians squad during IPL season 1 and was the coach for season 2.

Mumbai Indians has commenced its preparation-cum-conditioning camp for the IPL season 4 of the T20 League that begins from April 8,  at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) ground at Bandra Kurla Complex. The camp has stars like Andrew Symonds and Rohit Sharma, who are training along with Ambati Rayudu, T Suman, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pawan Suyal, R Sathish, Aditya Tare, Abu Nechim and Ali Murtaza, all part of the MI campaign last season, as well as youngsters like Sarul Kanwar, Yuzvendra Chahal and S K Yadav who have been recently inducted into the squad. The camp is being conducted and supervised by coach Robin Singh and assistant coach Paras Mhambrey.

Commenting on the preparatory camp, team owner Nita Ambani said, "We will focus on getting the players in the groove for Indian premier League season IV, besides helping the new players blend with the team. Mumbai Indians will strive to build on our proud legacy of giving youngsters a platform to showcase their talent and realise their true potential. "We also look forward to the remaining members joining the final phase of the camp on completion of their national duties and wish them the very best." Mumbai Indians play their first match on April 10 against Delhi Daredevils in New Delhi.

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Rajkumar Hirani, the man behind films like ‘Munnabhai M.B.B.S’ and ’3 Idiots’, has produced a series of ad films to promote MAX’s Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign ‘IPL on, toh Bharat Bandh’ for the upcoming DLF IPL 4 tournament.

Hirani, who has produced the films under his banner Canvas Films, has added a hint of his humorous side to the scripts. The advertisements have been directed by noted ad filmmaker Shashank Ghosh and conceptualised by advertising firm JWT.

‘When my partner Sanjiv Kishinchandani and I first heard the idea of the ‘Bharat Bandh’, I realised that it had huge potential. If I had the time, I would have directed it myself. The next best way was to produce it, offer inputs and oversee it. Finally Shashank directed them. I feel he has done a brilliant job. I’m sure these films will bring a definite smile to people’s faces,’ Hirani said in a press statement.

The rollout of the seven ad films will stretch across a period of six weeks till the launch of the DLF IPL tournament April 8. Each film describes what happens in India when the IPL is on.

Shashank Ghosh, director, said: ‘I have tried to depict with a humorous take on how we all react to the IPL. It’s been a game changer in entertainment in India and everybody at some level has altered their lifestyles and routines to accommodate it. I hope the people at large will like the series of commercials and wait with bated breath for the IPL 2011 to start.’

The commercial will be first launched on TV, after which it will be spread out across print, radio, internet, billboards, mobile, below-the-line and out-of-home platforms.

‘The DLF IPL communication on MAX has always been unique and path breaking. With the ‘Bharat Bandh’ idea this year, we have an immensely strong idea that the people of India will immediately identify with and relate to as well,’ said Sneha Rajani, senior executive vice president and business head, MAX.

The DLF IPL 4 season four will be on till May 28.

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At a time when cricket fans are praying for India to win the ongoing World Cup, IPL franchise owners are busy finalizing plans to sell tickets for the season four of IPL that kicks off from April 8.Chennai Super Kings has kicked off online ticket sales through its official website for the team's matches.

Similarly Pune Warriors and the Kochi tuskers team, have already tied up with KyaZoonga.Com for tickets.Rajasthan Royals has partnered with Bookmyshow.Com, for selling tickets.

Each of the 10 franchisees will play at least seven matches and according to experts the ticket revenue will vary from team to team as it would depend on the stadium capacity.Like, The capacity of the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur is around 30,000 seats and tickets would be priced starting from Rs 200, Rs 500, Rs 1000 and going up to Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 for corporate and luxury bookings.

IPL 4 will provide opportunity for cricket fans, especially to those who missed out watching India's matches and also other crucial games in the World Cup due to unavailability of tickets.This will also give franchisees ample opportunity to earn significant amount of gate revenues.

IPL revenues generated from tickets are directly proportional to the branding and marketing activities done by a particular franchise along with the performance of the team.
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It has been announced that the Kings XI Punjab will be captained by former Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist when the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League finally gets under way in April.

The veteran stumper was picked up by the franchise in January’s player auctions for $900,000 and has experience of leading teams in the IPL, having skippered the Deccan Chargers to the 2009 title when the competition took place in South Africa.

Even if he is not at the peak of his career, I still feel as a leader he has a lot to offer. In Twenty20 Cricket you are not asking the guy to strike at 120 in the opening position," Kings XI Punjab coach Michael Bevan told the official IPL website.

You are asking for guys to strike at 140 or 150 and ‘Gilly’ is the type of player who can turn in three or four match-winning performances over the season.

That is a great sign; him lending his experience with some of the players he has played with. As a coach, you want your captain immersed in what we are trying to achieve."

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Now IPL 4 season P2 stand ticket for a three hour IPL T20 match will cost you Rs 55,000, almost four times the cost of a P2 ticket at Chinnaswamy Stadium for an ODI game,That ticket cost Rs 15,000 (inclusive of food and beverages).  These tickets make for good gifts too.

The P2 stand is most sought after not just because of the full hospitality that comes with it but also because of its location. While it affords one of the best views of the ground, it's also a place to see and be seen at.

The Preity Zintas, Shilpa Shettys and Shah Rukh Khans, the Mallyas, father Vijay and son Siddarth, who may or not be accompanied by Deepika Padukone, all sit in that little stand. No wonder it's so pricey.

The same ticket cost Rs 44,000 last season, and it came with entry to the after-match party. Most likely, there won't be official IPL parties, but as it happened in the inaugural season, the king of good times is likely to throw some of his own.
Other stands are pricey too. If you want to watch a single game from the top-tier J Corporate stand, it'll cost you Rs 33,000. A seat in the P4 stand is priced at Rs 27,500. Sales of tickets will begin shortly.

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Indian Premier League Cricket fans planning to catch all the IPL action at M Chinnaswamy Stadium will face tough challenges in reaching the stadium with closure of Cubbon Road, due to Metro work.

The traffic restriction implications means that 3 gates N , H and National Cricket Academy will be closed for three years .The road will be closed not only for vehicles, but also for pedestrians. So, no one will be allowed to enter the stadium from the gates which have entry from Cubbon Road. The traffic police fear that the crowd would gather at Queens Road to enter the stadium during the IPL matches, creating security problems. KSCA should take necessary action for the smooth entry of the huge crowd expected during IPL 4.

Parking not a problem
A traffic police officer said that the closure of Cubbon Road would not affect parking during the IPL matches. “There had been no provision for vehicle parking on Cubbon Road during the matches. So, it is not expected to create problem in the future as well.

Vehicles can be parked at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium and Cubbon Park as well. We have space at St Joseph High School ground, top of the Shivajinagar bus stop and corporation ground near Shivajinagar. We can use these grounds as parking space if the need arises,” said a senior traffic police officer.

KSCA secretary Javagal Srinath said it would cause inconvenience to the public. “Even during the England-India game, one gate (H Stand) was closed due to Metro work. If the police have taken this decision, there is nothing we can do. If three gates are closed, then it leaves us with no option but to open the gates as early as 10 am. This could lead to security issues too,” said Srinath.

The  IPL 4 season kicks off on April 8. Chinnaswamy Stadium will play host to seven matches. The first match in Bangalore is scheduled for April 12 between Royal Challengers and Mumbai Indians.

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OWING TO the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, the governing body of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released a revised provisional schedule of IPL 2011.

The fourth installment of the hugely awaited IPL 4 is set to commence from April 8 until May 22. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings, which was the winner of the IPL 3, will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the IPL 4 on April 8, 2011 at MA Chidambram Stadium in Chennai.

IPL 4 will see 10 teams battling it out for the top spot.

The IPL 2011 Revised Schedule is placed below:

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WITH THE whole nation getting into a cricket frency as India takes on Australia in the second quarterfinals of the the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, the Delhi Daredevils, one of the IPL teams, has given one more reason for cricket fans to cheer.

Delhi Daredevils has announced the call for volunteers for the fourth season of IPL, giving the cricket crazy fans a chance to be a part of the Delhi Daredevils crew and to make their dream of being associated with cricket a reality.

On its fan page on the social networking site Facebook, Delhi Daredevils has posted a link where fans can fill the form and after strategic analysis they will be selected as volunteers depending on experience and passion for cricket.

Daredevil Volunteers will be required for the following activities:

1. Spectator Services - Helping spectators who have come to watch the match in the stadium. Assisting spectators with anything else they might need and managing the crowd.

2. Accommodation & Transport - Making transport arrangements, coordinating with travel agencies, assisting the accommodation and transport heads with all related activities.

3. Ceremonies Staff - Assisting dignitaries, guests and others to and from the stage during award ceremonies, carrying out awards and various articles among other related activities.

4. Venue Operations - Coordinating between various departments primarily on match days at the stadium and DD events held elsewhere, ensuring a smooth work flow throughout the events.

5. Press Operations - Assisting in media and press activities of the Delhi Daredevils, conversing and coordinating with journalists, media personnel and agencies.

6. Technology & Broadcasting - Working behind the scenes on updating and compiling data, operating on LAN interface and other computer-specific activities.

7. Workforce Operations - Ensuring supply and delivery of stock goods, erecting stands and facilitating various backend activities in and around the stadium.

8. Marketing - Handing out cheer items, managing tasks related to branding boards, banners, on ground implementation and other such properties.

9. Protocol - Guiding esteemed guests and dignitaries to assigned seating enclosures, ensuring they are comfortable and have a pleasant experience.

10. Ticketing - Delivering tickets, assisting in sales, online redemption and inventory management in relation to tickets. Travelling will also be a part of the tasks assigned.

So if you have dreamt of watching Virender Sehwag blaze his way past the opposition or David Warner’s electric throws from every corner of the field, then this is the time to be join the Delhi Daredevils.

Time Commitment

The selected volunteers will be required for a maximum period of 15 days. During this time, the volunteers will be required to be present on all the days dedicated for DD activity. A detailed brief regarding the timings will be given to volunteers at the venue. Travel & Food Refreshments will be provided to the volunteers at the venue on all days of attendance. Volunteers must arrange for their own conveyance to and from the venue.

Benefits

Becoming one among the Daredevils comes with many benefits too:

• The Daredevils volunteers will be the exclusive witnesses of the first Training Session of the team.

• Official Delhi Daredevils Crew kits consisting of a Tee, Tracks, Caps, Utility belt and Delhi Daredevils Sipper will be provided to the volunteers.

• Chance to experience the IPL as an event more than just a cricketing match.

• Certificate of Volunteer work will be provided by Delhi Daredevils.

• You will get a chance to see the players up close during the course of the tournament during practice sessions and matches.

• Get up-close and personal with the team-behind-the-team of the Delhi Daredevils and learn what goes into creating a sporting brand like the Delhi Daredevils.

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Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was named captain of the Pune Warriors squad for the fourth season of the Indian Premier League starting April 8.
The new entrant in the hugely successful league also announced its 30-member squad that includes, among others, Graeme Smith, Nathan McCullum, Wayne Parnell, Tim Paine, Jesse Ryder and Angelo Mathews.
Besides Yuvraj, Ashish Nehra, Robin Uthappa and Murali Kartik are the other capped players from India.
Callum Ferguson, Mitchelle Marsh, Jerome Taylor and Alfonso Thomas are also part of the squad.
"Sahara's Pune Warriors squad has been constituted with an intention to strike a balance between experience, exuberance, international expertise and promising talent of present and future. We are confident of making a mark on the league," said Abhijit Sarkar, Sahara's head of corporate communications.
"The enviable support and guidance from chief coach Geoff Marsh and assistant coaches Dermot Reeve and Praveen Amre together leverage their vast and complementing experience in international cricket to make the team a force to reckon with," he added.
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Dheeraj Jadhav, Eklavya Dwivedi, Ganesh Gaikwad, Harpreet Singh, Harshad Khadiwale, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Kamran Khan, Manish Pandey, Mithun Manhas, Mohnish Mishra, Rahul Sharma, Sachin Rana, Shreekant Wagh and Shrikant Mundhe complete the young brigade.

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Times Internet Ltd, part of The Times of India group, has won the global Internet,mobile and radio rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament for four years along with broadcast rights for certain territories from 2011 to 2014, having bid Rs 261.6 crore.

Multi Screen Media, which owns the SET and MAX channels, has the Indian Premier League television broadcasting rights for the Indian sub-continent until 2017.

BCCI has been given Green signal to proceed with the tenders by the Supreme Court for new global telecast rights for IPL 2011, beginning from April 8 2011.Earlier BCCI had cancelled World Sports Group media rights, on grounds of improper payment of a facilitation fee worth 4.25 billion. Facilitation fee controversy came to light when World Sports Group India claimed worldwide telecast rights of Indian Premier League from 2008 to 2017, in return for $1 billion. MSM secures broadcasting rights in India from WSG Mauritius.WSG Apart from global TV rights, also had other rights including the Internet, live-streaming with delay and mobile rights.Google Inc’s YouTube platform also signed last year a two-year deal to stream the matches.Global Cricket Ventures got deal from WSG after agreeing to pay BCCI Rs 25 crore annually for the Google deal.

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IPL 4, which is scheduled to begin from April 8, will see the inclusion of two new teams Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Sahara Pune Warriors. In the new IPL 4, the playing format will also be changed as stated by the IPL governing body.

THE INDIAN Premier League (IPL), 2011, will be contested between ten teams with two new teams added by the BCCI, i.e., Sahara Pune Warriors from Pune and Kochi Tuskers Kerala from Kochi.

IPL 2011 will be played  form April 8 to May 28 2011 with the new format, which was announced by the IPL governing council.

The format is based on last year's domestic T20 Tournament in New Zealand. In new IPL format, there will be total of 74 matches in the IPL 4 Fixtures. Out of these 70 would be league matches and each IPL team will play at least 14 matches, 7 matches will be played at home venue and remaining at away venues.

IPL 2011's new format is as follows:

IPL 2011 Teams will be divided in two groups of five teams each. But IPL Standings table will not be separate.

Each IPL team in the same group will play two matches against each other, on “home-away” ground each, counting to 8 league matches per team.

Each IPL team will play 1 league match each against 4 teams of other group and 2 league matches home or away against the fifth team selected randomly, counting to 6 matches per team. It results in 14 (8+6) games in the league matches before the next playoff round.

All IPL 2011 league matches will count to 70 before 3 playoff matches begin, namely Game A, Game B and Game C.

Top 2 teams in the IPL points table will play each other in first playoff of Game A. Winner of Game A will go straight to the final.

Game B, 2nd playoff will be between teams at third and fourth spot in the IPL standings. Whoever looses Game B will be out of the league.

Game B winner will still need to contest in third playoff Game C against loser of first playoff i.e. Game A for entering into Finals of IPL 2011.

Then, off course, the last match, IPL 2011 Grand Finale, would be played between winner of Game A and Game C.