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strongNew Delhi:/strong Delhi Police on Thursday said that Raj Kundra, the co-owner of Rajasthan Royals, had admitted to placing bets on his own team in the IPL over the last three years, a charge denied by his wife Shilpa Shetty. Police said his film star wife, a part owner of the Jaipur-based team, had also bet on at least one match. This was revealed by Ahmedabad-based industrialist Umesh Goenka, said to be Kundra's business partner who acted as his bookie. Goenka, whose passport was also seized, said Shilpa Shetty had spent money on betting in one IPL match but he could not recall the game, the official said. Police sources told emIANS/em that she bet on the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils in Jaipur. But she vehemently denied the accusation. She tweeted that speculation about her involvement in betting was complete nonsense. [caption id=attachment_850111 align=alignleft width=380 strongNew Delhi:/strong Delhi Polic
strongNew Delhi/strong: In a big blow to Delhi Daredevils, their star batsman Kevin Pietersen was today ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League due to a knee injury which he sustained during the ongoing New Zealand tour. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said Pietersen experienced knee pain while fielding in preparation for the four-day game in Queenstown ahead of the Test series, which has failed to resolve satisfactorily. [caption id=attachment_668788 align=alignleft width=380 strongNew Delhi/strong: In a big bl
Delhi Daredevils have traded Ross Taylor to Pune Warriors India for Ashish Nehra, the BCCI has said in a statement. Delhi had acquired Taylor, the former New Zealand captain, from Rajasthan Royals in last season's trading window. We are elated to have a batsman like Ross Taylor in our ranks. He will add muscle, panache and of course, experience, to our middle order in the forthcoming season, Sushanto Roy, Managing Director, Sahara Adventure Sports Ltd, said in the statement. [caption id=attachment_623008 align=alignleft width=380 Delhi Daredevils have traded Ross T
strongMumbai/strong: Delhi Daredevils will play two of their home matches in IPL 6, to be held in April-May, at Raipur while Rajkot and Ahmedabad have been shortlisted as alternative venues for Jaipur to host the home matches of Rajasthan Royals. Delhi Daredevils had requested for Raipur, so we have given two matches to Raipur. Chhattisgarh Cricket Association was also very keen to host IPL matches, so we have given to them, said IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla after a meeting of the T20 League's Governing Council here today. With the ongoing differences between Rajasthan Cricket Association and the state's sports council threatening to derail IPL 6 matches being held at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur, the BCCI is looking to host them at alternative venues in Ahmedabad and Rajkot. [caption id=attachment_599824 align=alignleft width=380 strongMumbai/strong: Delhi Daredevi
strongDurban:/strong Livid after Delhi Daredevils went down meekly to Highveld Lions in the Champions League Twenty20 semifinal, skipper Mahela Jayawardene said his team did not have the right attitude and was bogged down by nerves and pressure. Jayawardene dropped himself from the line-up to accommodate the aggressive David Warner in the playing XI but the move didn't pay off as Delhi fell short by 22 runs in a chase of 140 last night. We play very good cricket throughout but when it comes to those big matches, we don't seem to find the right attitude. It could be put down to nerves and pressure. Because it has happened to us in the past, it probably goes through our minds when we're playing a big game, Jayawardene said after the match in which only three Delhi batsmen hit double-digit figures. [caption id=attachment_503606 align=alignleft width=380 strongDurban:/strong Livid after De
strongDurban:/strong Delhi Daredevils captain Ross Taylor blamed their semifinal defeat against Highveld Lions to poor fielding which cost them 25 extra runs. We let ourselves down in the field, Taylor said at the post-match presentation ceremony. We gave 20-25 extra in the field. I felt that the target was definitely gettable, but they bowled really well. Credit to Highveld Lions. But I believe we should have got the 140. We gave it all, but we were not good enough, a dejected Taylor said. Asked about the way forward, he said, We have IPL coming up in a few months, hopefully, we can learn from these mistakes. [caption id=attachment_503272 align=alignleft width=380 strongDurban:/strong Delhi Daredevi
strongDurban:/strong Kevin Pietersen waged a lone battle but Delhi Daredevils simply lacked the firepower as they lost to Highveld Lions by 22 runs in the first semifinal of the Champions League Twenty20 here yesterday. On a bouncy Kingsmead pitch, Highveld Lions got a decent 139 for five which was par for the course and then restricted Daredevils to only 117 for nine. With Daredevils' defeat, the challenge of IPL teams in this edition ended on a disappointing note. The Daredevils batsmen save Pietersen, who scored 50 off 44 balls, looked in utter discomfort against Lions attack especially pacer Chris Morris. Morris bowled fast and straight as he gave away only seven runs in four overs taking prize wickets of David Warner and Pietersen. [caption id=attachment_503267 align=alignleft width=380 strongDurban:/strong Kevin Pieterse
Kevin Pietersen of the Delhi Daredevils runs to the crease during the Karbonn Smart CLT20 Semi Final match between Bizhub Highveld Lions and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 25, 2012 in Durban. Kevin Pietersen of the Delhi Darede
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 25: Dirk Nannes celebrates the wicket of Ross Taylor during the Karbonn Smart CLT20 Semi Final match between bizhub Highveld Lions and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 25, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 25:
Delhi Daredevils Unmukt Chand walks off after losing his wicket during the Karbonn Smart CLT20 Semi Final match between Bizhub Highveld Lions and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 25, 2012 in Durban. Delhi Daredevils Unmukt Chand walks
Unmukt Chand of the Delhi Daredevils goes for a catch during the Karbonn Smart CLT20 match between the Delhi Daredevils of India and the Highveld Lions of South Africa at Sahara Park Kingsmead on October 25, 2012, in Durban. Unmukt Chand of the Delhi Daredevil
Umesh Yadav of the Delhi Daredevils reacts after taking the wicket of Alviro Petersen of the Highveld Lions during the Karbonn Smart CLT20 match between the Delhi Daredevils of India and the Highveld Lions of South Africa at Sahara Park Kingsmead on October 25, 2012, in Durban. Umesh Yadav of the Delhi Daredevils
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 25: David Warner during a training session prior the Karbonn Smart CLT20 Semi Final match between bizhub Highveld Lions and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 25, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 25:
Delhi Daredevils' batting mightwould be put through a stern test by the consistent bowlingattack of Highveld Lions when the two sides clash in the firstsemifinal of the Champions League Twenty20 here tomorrow. While the Daredevils finished their league engagementsunbeaten and on top of Group A after two wins and a couple ofwashouts, the Lions ended second in group B with threevictories and a loss from their four preliminary matches. Delhi are the only IPL side left in contention afterthree others were knocked out in the group stage itself. TheLions, on the other hand, are one of the two South Africansides, the other being Titans, to have reached the semifinals. Delhi's strength lies in its power-packed batting line-upwhich boasts of proven match-winners such as Virender Sehwag,skipper Mahela Jayawardene, Kevin Pietersen and Ross Taylor.Rising star Unmukt Chand makes it perhaps the best top-five inthe tournament. [caption id=attachment_502326 align=alignleft width=380 Delhi Daredevils' batting mightwoul
strongCenturion:/strong Delhi Daredevils made it to the Champions League Twenty20 semi-final after other contender Auckland Aces were beaten by 16 runs in their last group league game by Perth Scorchers here on Tuesday. The Scorchers victory means that Auckland Aces with six points were ousted as Delhi with 12 points and Nashua Titans with 10 points are through. The match between Daredevils and Titans was later washed out but it was a dead rubber anyway. A victory for Auckland against Perth today could have opened up the group, but the Australian side`s bowlers stuck to their task. Chasing a modest target of 141, Auckland failed to capitalise on the 49-run second-wicket stand between opener Martin Guptill and Azhar Mahmood as they ended on 124 for eight in their stipulated 20 overs. [caption id=attachment_500903 align=alignleft width=380 strongCenturion:/strong Delhi Dared
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 23: Rain delay before the start of play during the Karbonn Smart CLT20 match between Nashua Titans and Delhi Daredevils at SuperSport Park on October 23, 2012 in Pretoria, South Africa. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 23
South African cricket fans wait as rain pours on October 23, 2012 before a Champions League T20 (CLT20) Group A match between Delhi Daredevils and Titans at the Super Sports Park in Centurion. South African cricket fans wait as
South African ground workers cover the pich with tarpaulin as rain starts on October 23, 2012 before a Champions League T20 (CLT20) Group A match between Delhi Daredevils and Titans at the Super Sports Park in Centurion. South African ground workers cover
strongCenturion:/strong The only IPL team left in contention, table-toppers Delhi Daredevils will aim to officially seal what seems like a sure-shot semifinal berth but will face stiff challenge from home favourites Titans in their final Group A encounter here on Tuesday. Delhi huffed and puffed their way to a narrow win over Perth Scorchers in their previous match, going atop the table in the process with 10 points. Titans, beaten comprehensively by laggards Kolkata Knight Riders in their last match, are second in the standings with eight points. Both the teams are best-placed to advance from the group and Tuesday's result will decide which of the two finishes better in the points table. [caption id=attachment_500324 align=alignleft width=380 strongCenturion:/strong The only IP
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21: Nathan Rimmington of Perth Scorchers celebrates with Simon Katich of Perth Scorchers the wicket of Virender Sehwag during the Champions league twenty20 match between Perth Scorchers and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Park Newlands on October 21, 2012 in Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Pietersen of the Delhi Daredevils (3rdL) waits in the dugout with team mates during the Champions league twenty20 match between Perth Scorchers and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Park Newlands on October 21, 2012 in Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Pietersen of the Delhi Daredevils leaves the field after being dismissed for 9 runs during the Champions league twenty20 match between Perth Scorchers and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Park Newlands on October 21, 2012 in Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21
Shaun Marsh of the Scorchers in action during Match 15 of The Champions League T20 (CLT20) between the Perth Scorchers (Australia) and Delhi Daredevils (India) at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town on October 21, 2012. Shaun Marsh of the Scorchers in act
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21: Herschelle Gibbs of Perth Scorchers in action during the Champions league twenty20 match between Perth Scorchers and Delhi Daredevils at Sahara Park Newlands on October 21, 2012 in Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRCA - OCTOBER 21
Herschelle Gibbs of the Scorchers plays the ball onto his stumps off the bowling of Morne Morkel of the Daredevils during Match 15 of The Champions League T20 (CLT20) between the Perth Scorchers (Australia) and Delhi Daredevils (India) at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town on October 21, 2012. Herschelle Gibbs of the Scorchers p
Morne Morkel of the Daredevils celebrates as Herschelle Gibbs of the Scorchers looks on during Match 15 of The Champions League T20 (CLT20) between the Perth Scorchers (Australia) and Delhi Daredevils (India) at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town on October 21, 2012. Morne Morkel of the Daredevils cele
A star-studded Delhi Daredevils will be up against the experience of Perth Scorchers in its bid to close in on a semifinal berth when the two sides clash in a Group 'A' match of the Champions League Twenty20 here on Sunday. After winning the tournament-opener, second-placed Delhi was left to warm the benches as rain washed out its second game against Auckland Aces in Johannesburg on Friday night. Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, is at the bottom of the heap with a loss and a couple of points from Thursday's wash-out. It desperately needs to win to have any chance of staying afloat in the tournament. [caption id=attachment_497648 align=alignleft width=380 A star-studded Delhi Daredevils wil
strongDurban:/strong The Champions League Twenty20 match between Delhi Daredevils and Auckland Aces was abandoned due to incessant rains, here yesterday. The match officials decided to call off the game an hour before the cut-off time since rain continued to lash the ground for about two hours. All of the last three evening games have now been abandoned due to inclement weather. Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians had to share points with rivals as their matches could not be completed due to rain. [caption id=attachment_497161 align=alignleft width=380 strongDurban:/strong The Champions
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 19: (SOUTH The match is abandoned during the CLT20 match between Auckland Aces and Delhi Daredevils from Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 19, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 19:
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 19: (SOUTH Umesh Yadav of the Delhi Daredevils look at the weather during the CLT20 match between Auckland Aces and Delhi Daredevils from Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on October 19, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 19: