The Indian Premier League may bring unforseen riches to the world’s top cricketers, but not everyone has fallen for the lure of the lucre. Australian captain Ricky Ponting and senior pro Michael Hussey opted out of the IPL’s second season starting in South Africa on Saturday to rest tired limbs after a back-breaking schedule....
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Pietersen to Captain Royal Challengers
Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has been named as the captain of his new Indian Premier League side, the Bangalore Royal Challengers. Owner Vijay Mallya confirmed the decision over the weekend, despite Pietersen only being available for three of the IPL’s six weeks. Bangalore finished last season’s IPL seventh out of eight teams, with...
