Maddinson, Coulter-Nile, Bravo ruled out of IPl-7
Dubai: Nic Maddinson and Nathan Coulter-Nile on Sunday joined Dwayne Bravo in the list of players to have been ruled out of the ongoing seventh edition of IPl due to injuries. The IPl technical committee has approved replacements of these three players for the 2014 season of the cash-rich event. “Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings), Nic Maddinson (Royal Challengers Bangalore) and Nathan Coulter-Nile (Delhi Daredevils) have all suffered injuries which mean that they will play no further part in the season,” the IPl said in a statement. “In accordance with the IPl Player Regulations, the three franchises may take a replacement player from the list of 798 players who registered for the 2014 IPl Player Auction but were not taken in the auction,” it added. Bravo is out with a shoulder problem, Coulter-Nile is suffering from a hamstring problem and Maddinson is also injured.
Ponting joins Mumbai Indians as advisor
Dubai: Australia’s two-time World Cup winning captain, Ricky Ponting has joined Mumbai Indians on an ‘advisory role’ in the seventh IPl. One of the best batsman of the modern era, Ponting was part of the victorious Mumbai Indians side last season and had led the team in the first few outings before handing over the reins to current captain Rohit Sharma. Ponting will be with the team for the last two matches of the UAE leg. “I’m looking forward to working with Mumbai Indians once again,” said Ponting after interacting with the team upon arrival in Dubai. “I had a fantastic season last summer and understand how passionate our players are towards the franchise. I believe we’ve the fire in us and we’ll strive hard to put our best.”
Sunrisers’ Warner, Finch reprimanded
Dubai: Sunrisers’ Australian duo of David Warner and Aaron Finch received an official reprimand for breaching the IPl Code of Conduct during their team’s match against Delhi Daredevils on Friday. According to a press release, “Both Warner and Finch admitted to the level 1 offence (Article 2.1.3) of showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a match. For level 1 breaches of the IPl Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.” Sunrisers beat Daredevils by four runs in thart particular match.
Yuvraj pleased with Aaron and Chahal’s performance
Sharjah: Yuvraj Singh on Sunday said he was pleased with performances of both fast bowler Varun Aaron and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in the IPl-7 so far. “I am mighty pleased with the way Varun Aaron has bowled so far. As an Indian it is heart-warming to see a young Indian bowler consistently hitting the 145 KPH mark and making the ball rip and zip on the pitch,” he said in his article posted on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)’s official website. “I must add here that now bowling with a speed of 145 kph is a humongous effort on his part. Trust me, for someone who knows a thing or two about injuries, illnesses and recoveries, coming out of all this and performing like this is not easy at all,” Yuvraj added. PNS/Agencies