Suresh Raina and his 'shameless' tweet about Pakistan -- Who to blame?

The blame of Suresh Raina's insulting tweet about Pakistan cricket team - "Ek do din late gaye ghar !!!! Woh bhi besharam ki tarah Gaye... Bye bye Pakistan!!!!" - was ultimately put on his own nephew, reported by Hindustan Times.

Suresh Raina and his 'shameless' tweet about Pakistan

Raina tweeted to degrade Pakistan immediately after Pakistan team was beaten by Sri Lanka in the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 on Thursday (October 04).

This offensive tweet, shown above, was deleted shortly after it was condemned widely on micro-blogging site Twitter. Ultimately Raina has to come up the next day with a clarification and put the blame on his nephew. He tweeted: "Smart phones r dangerous. Discovered it last night after my nephew posted random tweets. I'm a sportsman and would never disrespect."

"Though I already deleted it, I felt its better to clarify. To all those who r upset, I'm sorry. I'm not one to show disrespect," he further tweeted.

Meanwhile, Raina’s nephew has found an unexpected support likes of Ajit Pawar, who voiced his anger at Raina. “All uncles are like this. They want their nephews to take cop all the blame for their own doing. Let Raina take the blame for the tweet. Why blame it on his nephew?”

Raj Thackeray, too, agreed with Ajit Pawar. “It’s unfortunate to be a nephew in today’s world!”

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ICC WT20: Pakistan sails through to semi-finals, as Faf du Plessis shines for South Africa

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Tuesday, Oct. ) - The last Super Eight Round match between India and South Africa is still under process; but Pakistan sails through to the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20, as soon as South Africa gone pass 121. 

ICC WT20: Pakistan sails through to semi-finals, as Faf du Plessis shines for South Africa

Faf du Plessis played an impressive knock of 65 off 38 balls. South Africa still needs 31 in19 balls with 5 wickets in hand to win their maiden Super Eight match before they leave the tournament on high note. This victory does also mean for South Africa; but in real sense it gives lifeline to Pakistan, who were put on the edge by India thrashing them comprehensively this Sunday.

Pakistan will meet Sri Lanka, who topped the Group 1 points table, in the semi-final on Thursday (October 04); while Australia will take on West Indies on Friday (October 05) before the winners of the respective semi-finals will face each other in the final of the tournament on Sunday (October 07).

Earlier, Pakistan put up a good show to contain Australia on 117 on their chase of 150, set by Pakistan courtesy to some exceptional batting by young Nasir Jamshed (55 off 46), Kamran Akmal (32 off 26) and a little cameo by veteran Abdul Razzaq (22 off 17).

Pakistan bowlers, especially spinners led by Saeed Ajmal (3 for 17), never let the Australians to play freely and curtail Aussies well enough under the required run rate to boost their own net run rate. Young Raza Hassan bowled impressively and grabbed 2 for just 14; while skipper Muhammad Hafeez also picked up two wicket in his four overs giving away 22 runs.  

IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments

CHENNAI, India (Mon, May 28) – Gambhir-led spirited Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerges as the champions in the fifth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) after thrashing the two0time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wicket on their home ground on Sunday night.

IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments

 

A once-in-a-lifetime innings of 89 off just 48 balls by Himachal Pradesh Ranji player Manvinder Bisla and an equally stirring 49-ball 69 by Jacques Kallis guided the Shahrukh Khan co-owned franchise to the title with a five-wicket win in the final.

IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments

Chasing a daunting task of 191 KKR lost their skipper and inform batsman in very first over of their innings’ but no body knows that it will be all-Bisla show later on, who was gracefully supported by veteran Jacques Kallis to lead their team to first ever IPL title.  

IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments

Manvinder Bisla took the charge after Gambhit fell to an in-cutter of Ben Hilfenhaus on the last ball of the first over. Bisla played an extraordinary innings to keep the required run rate under control at any point of time during their batting. He was very well supported by experienced Kallis. 

IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments

Earlier, Chennai won the toss and elected to bat first and piled up a total of 190 which was virtually beyond the limits of Kolkata with the existing players’ stats in the current edition of IPL. Top three batsmen did almost the entire job for Chennai. Suresh Raina (73 off 38) was pick of the Chennai’s batting courtesy to an excellent start provided by Michael Hussey (54 off 43) and Murali Vijay (42 off 32).

IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments

Chennai bowlers started well to defend a total which seemed to be out of reach for Kolkata especially when they lost their skipper Gautam Gambhir in the very first over; but Manvinder Bisla’s aggressive and Jacques Kallis’ sensible knock turned the tables for Chennai who were dreaming to be completing a hat-trick of title champs.

IPL 2012 (Final): Match Summary and Photos -- KKR Winning Moments

Manoj Tiwari smashed a winning shot to get past the target of 191 with 2 balls to spare and KKR became the new IPL champions. Manvinder Bisla named as man of the match while Sunil Narine was picked up as man of the series.

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"Korbo, Lorbo Jitbo re": The journey of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL from 2008 to 2012

CHENNAI, India (Mon, May 28) – This is a very special fairytale for KKR, as they have struggled right from the inception of the league back in 2008. They had finished at the last on the points table on many occasions. They certainly rose from deep to touch the glory of IPL title. The fairytale journey of KKR in IPL 2012 really depicts the struggle from dusk to dawn to become the champions.

"Korbo, Lorbo Jitbo re": The journey of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL from 2008 to 2012

Points Table Standing of KKR in all IPL editions shown below:

IPL 2008 Total           Teams: 08           KKR on Points Table: Sixth (6th)

IPL 2009 Total           Teams: 08           KKR on Points Table: Sixth (8th)

IPL 2010 Total           Teams: 08           KKR on Points Table: Sixth (6th)

IPL 2011 Total           Teams: 10           KKR on Points Table: Sixth (4th)

IPL 2012 Total           Teams: 09           KKR on Points Table: Sixth (2nd)

Gambhir-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the new IPL champions now after defeating the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wicket on their home ground at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on yesterday night.

Manoj Tiwari smashed a winning shot to get past the target of 191 with 2 balls to spare and KKR became the new IPL champions. Manvinder Bisla named as man of the match while Sunil Narine was picked up as man of the series.

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Full Match Highlights: Kolkata (KKR) The New IPL Champions in 2012

Full Match Highlights: Kolkata (KKR) The New IPL Champions in 2012

CHENNAI, India (Mon, May 28) – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the new IPL champions now defeating the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wicket at their home ground yesterday night.

Full Match Highlights: Kolkata (KKR) The New IPL Champions in 2012

Manoj Tiwari smashed a winning shot to get past the target of 191 with 2 balls to spare and KKR became the new IPL champions.   

Chasing a daunting task of 191 KKR lost their skipper and inform batsman in very first over of their innings’ but no body knows that it will be all-Bisla show later on, who was gracefully supported by veteran Jacques Kallis to lead their team to first ever IPL title.  

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IPL 2012 (Final): Actual contest will be between Chennai's X-factor and Kolkata's determination

CHENNAI, India (Sun, May 27) – The grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2012) is just hours away now and speculations, match previews and experts’ analysis are pouring on. 

IPL 2012 (Final): Actual contest will be between Chennai's X-factor and Kolkata's determination

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) qualified in third consecutive IPL final beating Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Daredevils (DD) in ‘eliminator’ and second qualifier respectively. They produced extraordinary performances in both of these matches which hugely contrast their lethargic approach on the league stages, which led them on the brink of early elimination but Bangalore’s upset defeat in the hands of Deccan Chargers (DC) proved a lifeline for Chennai.

Chennai didn’t look back since then and bashed Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils to make their way into the grand finale and proved that they have the “X-Factor” for the big occasion.

History and the recent momentum of the Chennai Super Kings definitely points toward CSK’s victory that would not only seal a hat-trick of triumphs, but would also end a fairytale script – one that saw them in a precarious position, banking on other results for qualification into the play-offs. On the field of play, they will face the inspired Kolkata Knight Riders, who would do everything to stand between the home side and history.

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Watch Online Live Streaming and Highlights - IPL 2012 Final (Preview): Chennai (CSK) vs Kolkata (KKR)

CHENNAI, India (Sat, May 26) – Murali Vijay was the star of the night when defending IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crushed out Delhi Daredevils (DD), number one on the points table in IPL 2012, in the second qualifier to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2012) Final for the third time in a row.

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Vijay became the only Indian batsman to score two IPL centuries when he hammered 113 runs against Delhi.

 He had also a century in his credit in the third edition of IPL in 2010.

After guiding his team to a crushing 86-run victory over Delhi with his splendid toon, Vijay said they are geared up to defend their IPL title against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday (May 27).

Delhi bowlers looked off-colored in front of Chennai batsmen as they went ballistic; Vijay hit 113 runs in 58 balls hitting 15 fours and 4 sixes. Dhoni and Bravo provided late showers hitting 23 (10) and 33 (12) respectively. CSK piled up massive total of 222/5 in 20 overs.

Delhi never recovered after losing top three wickets in quick succession and provided an easy victory in an important match.

On super Sunday Tomorrow (May 27) all roads will lead to the M.A. Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. For the very first time in IPL history; Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had qualified for the IPL final after beating Delhi in first qualifier. From a comparatively poor start to winning seven consecutive games to a late-end hiccup, it has been quite a campaign for the Gautam Gambhir-led franchise owned by Bollywood star Sharukh Khan who himself has been in spotlight for one and another reason during this IPL season.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will definitely rely upon their lethal spin attack led by the second top wicket-taker in this season, Sunil Narine, is tailor-made for this track. The skipper Gautam Gambhir will also have to play his role with the bat and will certainly need a support from veteran Jacques Kallis in both batting and bowling field. Shakib Al Hassan will also be a key if KKR wants to be champion in this season.

On the other hand, the two-time reigning champions the Chennai Super Kings always reserve their best when it really matters the most. They buried their jaded display in the league stages and fired in unity in the knock-out stage. Chennai was a team that seemed to be crashing out of the tournament at every stage, but they hung on fighting. This has been the hallmark of CSK right from the inception of the league.

They have probably one of the best combinations in terms of bowling as well as batting with Murali Vijay, Mike Hussey, Suresh Raina, skipper MS Dhoni, Ben Hilfenhaus and Albie Morkel on their disposal.

Above all they have shown their class and commitment in the final stages that promises to mark the historical third consecutive victory as IPL Champs; but Kolkata will not retreat after getting into final after a long battle all the way from IPL's first season.

All in all .... the cricket fans definitely have an exciting and thrilling final in their hands on tomorrow (Sunday, May 27).

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IPL 2012: Play-off Schedule -- Qualifier 1 (Delhi vs Kolkata) on May 22

MUMBAI, India (Sat, May 20) – The last two league round matches of IPL 2012 are scheduled today; first one between Deccan Chargers (DC) & Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the second one between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI).

IPL 2012: Play-off Schedule -- Qualifier 1 (Delhi vs Kolkata) on May 22

The results of both matches will not affect the two leading teams i.e. Delhi Daredevils (DD) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR); but it’s a real ‘do or die’ situation for RCB. If they lose they can’t qualify for the play-off stage and the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will sustain their position in final four teams. And if RCB win today they will jump up to number three or four (depends upon the result of the second match for today) on points table thus will qualify for play-off stage on the cost of CSK.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI) will also try to win the final league match to enter in the play-off stage with a winning note; but even if they lose they will though to play-offs. 

On the basis of current points table position and more likely win/loss situation; the qualifier 1 will be played between Delhi Dare Devils (DD) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (May 22); while Mumbai Indian (MI) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) or Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in eliminator on Wednesday (May 23). The winner of Qualifier 1 will be through to the final will the loser will get another chance to qualify for final.

In the second qualifier; the loser of qualifier 1 (DD or KKR) will face the winner of eliminator (MI or RCB/CSK) on Friday (May 25) and the final will be played between winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2 on Sunday (May 27).

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What will be the end of the battle between Mumbai Cricket Association and KKR owner..??

Shahrukh Khan likely to be banned by MCA

Shahrukh Khan, the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders poised to qualify for play-offs, may face an entry ban in Mumbai cricket stadium as a consequence of a fight with stadium security staff and officials during an Indian Premier League (IPL 2012) match on Wednesday night.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is scheduled to hold a meeting today (Friday, May 18) to discuss a move to ban Shahrukh Khan from entering Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Vilasrao Deshmukh, the president of MCA, had said earlier that there was a suggestion before the association to ban Mr Khan from entering the stadium. Deshmukh will preside the MCA meeting today to decide on the issue.

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