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Lee will lead bowling attack for KKR
Last updated on: April 2, 2013 13:35 IST

KKR also have a balanced pace-spin attack.

Brett Lee, who will double up as a bowling mentor in absence of Wasim Akram, will lead the pace attack with fellow Aussie James Pattinson.

Laxmipathy Balaji, who was most economical last season, will add variety to the attack along with the part-timers in Rajat Bhatia and Shukla.

Besides Narine and Senanayake, the team also has Indian left-arm spinner Iqbal Abdulla, who though would face competition for a place in the XI.

 

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Warner struggling for form
Last updated on: April 2, 2013 13:35 IST

If the absence of the big names was not enough, the Daredevils would have to deal with the poor form of David Warner and Virender Sehwag as both of them would look to get into their rhythms.

Skipper Mahela Jayawardene is coming from an injury lay-off and he too would look to get into the groove sooner.

In such a scenario, it's the exuberance of U-19 winning skipper Unmukt Chand, who has two successive centuries for Delhi in the just concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, that would come to fore.

West Indian big hitter Andre Russell will look to play the role of a finisher.

Till Morkel joins the side, the pressure would be on the Indian trio of Ashish Nehra, Umesh Yadav and Irfan Pathan.

That Yadav and Pathan are coming back after injuries would be a point of concern.In the sixth season, nine teams will battle it out in a total of 76 matches, over a period of seven weeks with summit clash slated for May 26.

 

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'We are better equipped for death overs this season'
Last updated on: April 2, 2013 14:08 IST

Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid said death bowling was not a worry for his side this season as not only their experienced bowlers are back, they have a good backup after signing a few more exciting players.

"We were hampered by injuries to our main bowlers Shaun Tait, Kevin Kooper and Sreesanth.

Moreover, Shane Watson was not available for most of the matches and that meant that at times the responsibility of bowling death overs was shouldered by rather inexperienced bowlers," Dravid, who will also coach the side, said.

"We had to pay price for that but this time we are better equipped. In the auctions, we went for Fidel Edwards and James Faulkner under our backup plans," Dravid said after the launch of official fan wear collection of the team.

"Edwards can generate good pace like Tait and Australian youngster James Faulkner has been doing well in this version of cricket. Sreesanth too is fit and available.

"He has been bowling very well at the nets and practice matches. He is eager to prove himself and that is why he slogged in the nets even after the practice match. So this time we won't be facing the heat in death overs," said the skipper.

 

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Watson to bowl?

Dravid hinted that Shane Watson might get to bowl in the tournament but added that the decision lies remains with the Aussie all-rounder.

"I feel at some point of time he will bowl but he will have to decide himself. He is such an imposing player and a person that his presence alone is great for us.

"He is an asset for us whether he bowls or not. He will be reaching Delhi on the morning of April 6 and would miss the first match (against Delhi Daredevils) but would be available for the rest," Dravid said.

 

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'Rahane has been batting well'
Last updated on: April 2, 2013 14:08 IST

Former Indian skipper, however, did not reveal who will open with Ajinkya Rahane.

"Yes, there might be some thinking but that also means that we will have more options. Ajinkya Rahane and I did a pretty good job at the start. We are planning out strategies which cannot be divulged here," he said.

Dravid did not seem too concerned about the poor-form of Rahane and Watson in the last Test series.

"Who says they are in bad form? I don't want to "jinx" Ajinkya. He has been batting very well in the nets and the practice matches, and Shane too can bounce back any time," Dravid, who scored 462 runs, including two half-centuries in the previous edition of the tournament, asserted.

 

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List of broadcasters in Pepsi IPL 2013​

The sixth season of Pepsi IPL 2013 will be telecast LIVE on television across various continents by as many as 11 different broadcasters. Besides the sub-continent viewers, cricket fans in regions like the UK, USA, Africa, Canada, Hong Kong, Middle East, New Zealand, the Caribbean and Afghanistan will be able to enjoy watching IPL live on the TV through their home broadcasters.

Here’s the complete list of the broadcasters who will televise IPL 6 in various parts of the world.

For those who choose to watch Pepsi IPL 2013 on the internet and mobile, will be able to do so via the following mediums from any part of the world.

Pepsi IPL 2013 on INTERNET & MOBILE (Worldwide)
Global internet: BoxTV.com & Indiatimes presents Pepsi IPL 2013 - YouTube
IPL mobile streaming in India: nexGTV / BoxTV (apps)
IPL mobile stream outside India: BoxTV (apps)


IPLT20 News - List of broadcasters in Pepsi IPL 2013 - IPLT20.com

 

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List of broadcasters in Pepsi IPL 2013​

The sixth season of Pepsi IPL 2013 will be telecast LIVE on television across various continents by as many as 11 different broadcasters. Besides the sub-continent viewers, cricket fans in regions like the UK, USA, Africa, Canada, Hong Kong, Middle East, New Zealand, the Caribbean and Afghanistan will be able to enjoy watching IPL live on the TV through their home broadcasters.

Here’s the complete list of the broadcasters who will televise IPL 6 in various parts of the world.

For those who choose to watch Pepsi IPL 2013 on the internet and mobile, will be able to do so via the following mediums from any part of the world.

Pepsi IPL 2013 on INTERNET & MOBILE (Worldwide)
Global internet: BoxTV.com & Indiatimes presents Pepsi IPL 2013 - YouTube
IPL mobile streaming in India: nexGTV / BoxTV (apps)
IPL mobile stream outside India: BoxTV (apps)


IPLT20 News - List of broadcasters in Pepsi IPL 2013 - IPLT20.com

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Kolkata v Delhi, IPL 2013, Eden Gardens
Tournament opener hit by injuries
Tournament opener hit by injuries | Cricket News | Indian Premier League | ESPN Cricinfo

 

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The Glittering IPL 2013 Opening Ceremony in images​

image credit and copyright:BCCI

 

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