Terror warning for matches in Indore

The Centre has ask the Madhya Pradesh management to tighten security in Indore in the wake of cleverness input that terrorists may try to goal the city during the two IPL matches this week.

Acting on a tip off, the Home Ministry convey to the state government to deploy extra security forces in the city, mainly in and around the Holkar Stadium, where the two Indian Premier League matches will be held on Friday and Sunday.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala will play next to Kings IX Punjab on May 13 while on May 15 Kochi Tuskers Kerala will play next to Rajasthan Royals in the city.

"We are not taking any probability on whatever information we have usual. So, we have alerted the Madhya Pradesh government to take all essential security measures right away," a Home Ministry official said.

The state government has been advice to strengthen its patrolling, checking of vehicles, thorough frisking of viewers and other security drills attached to the big event.

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SL Premier League to contain top stars

Stars such as Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Vettori and Kevin O' Brien look set to play in the first version of the Sri Lanka Premier League. The winner of the event will be eligible for the Airtel Champions League Twenty20.

According to the reporter, seven provinces - Basnahira, Kandurata, Nagenahira, Ruhuna, Uthura, Uva and Wayamba - will characteristic in the first edition. Domestic players will stand for their own provinces, while team will have a mix of Sri Lankan and international players.

However, in difference to the Indian Premier League's high profile auction, international players will be assigning to teams by the Sri Lankan national selection committee.

Four of the seven teams will qualify for the semi-finals after playing each other once in the event. Each team will have an utmost of 18 players, with the playing XI consisting of a minimum of seven Sri Lankan players and a maximum of four internationals. Former Sri Lankan cricketers will be coaching the teams.

According to the report, the Sri Lanka Premier League establishments have previously approach the Board of Control for Cricket in India in a bid to secure the contribution of Indian players.

The BCCI has previously decided in principal to the idea, providing there is no divergence with India's international and domestic schedule. Singapore-based Somerset Entertainment will run the league. It has bought the rights for five years.

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Sehwag Injured he miss rest of IPL

Virender Sehwag has been lined out of relax of the IPL matches as he will feel a shoulder surgery, a growth which may also make him occupied for the West Indies tour.

Australian all-rounder James Hopes has been selected the captain for Delhi Daredevils outstanding three matches. Delhi Daredevils CEO Amrit Mathur said that Sehwag will be happening to England for the surgery and Hopes has been given the liability of leading the team in the remaining matches.

"We will miss Sehwag. But he has to undergo the surgery and that is why he will not take any additional part in the IPL", Mathur said. PB Vanchi, director of GMR Sports Pvt Ltd, owners of Delhi Daredevils, said that a joint conclusion was taken after the Daredevils skipper held talks with the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on his injury and was straight away advised to go for the surgery at the initial.

"He has a problem. In the last match, he struggle. The BCCI is making the preparations for the surgery. They are waiting for a date. If he requirements the surgery we are not going to be coming in the way," Vanchi said.

The Indian opener will travel to London for the surgery but the precise date is not recognized yet. Sehwag is at present the top scorer in the IPL with 424 runs and his loss will further basket the chances of the Daredevils, who are at present placed seventh in the points table and are left with only three games.

Sehwag's, whose wound is a long-standing one that had ruled him out of the two World Twenty20s and the ODI series in South Africa in January. However, he was confirmed fit in time for the ICC Cricket World Cup after having undergone treatment at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

India will leave for the West Indies on June 1 for a T20 match, five ODIs and three Tests but it improbable that the dashing opener will be on hand for the series. He may be required to sit out of the ensuing series against England.

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