In what could be one more jolt to IPL 2010, the news broadcasters on Tuesday decided not to cover IPL due to the stringent media policy of the IPL authorities.

“In 2008, the IPL/SETMAX had drawn up a set of norms for use of cricket footage of IPL matches, in negotiation and agreement with the News Broadcasters Association (NBA), which has been followed ever since. However, the NBA regrets that at a meeting held on February 16, 2010, the IPL/SETMAX arbitrarily refused to abide by their commitment as contained in the 2008 norms,” NBA Secretary General Annie Joseph said in a statement.

The NBA has said, “In view of this position unilaterally taken by IPL/SETMAX, members of the NBA are unable to offer to their viewers any coverage in relation to IPL or its proposed matches.”

Last week, The Indian Broadcasting Federation had called for immediate intervention by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to resolve the tiff between them and IPL authorities . The broadcasters have made it very clear that unless the 2008 guidelines are rstored, they are not going to telecast the IPL series.

Today at last came a news which could bring some relief to tensed Lalit Modi, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray announced that they will allow Australian players to play in the third edition of the Indian Premier League. Sharad Pawar’s meeting with Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has atlast broken the deadlock and gave some relief to controversies ridden IPL 2010.

Thackeray in a statement said that as per the assurances, it is not the entire Australian team which is coming but only few cricketers and more over the disruption would also hurt Maharashtrian and Indian players. Keeping this in mind they have decided to allow some Australian players to participate in IPL III. But he made it very clear that they are against Australians due to attacks on Indians. “Our issue has not been properly understood, we only wanted the attack on Indians abroad to be stopped, and that the government should take cognizance and some action on the issue. We are not opposed to cricket as such,.”said Thackeray.

In yet another controversy, Deccan Chargers have slapped a legal notice on IPL and have even threatened to boycott the third edition of the Indian Premier League if its home matches are not re-scheduled to Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam.

Earlier IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, had raised objections over venue due to ongoing Telengana issue and had shifted the matches to Nagpur and Navi Mumbai. This decision has raised serious concerns and had added the list of controversies this IPL is facing.

Today Shashank Manohar, Deccan Chargers solicitors had sent a notice to BCCI to reconsider the decision. As per notice, the decision to shift the matches have been taken “arbitrarily, unilaterally, without our client’s consent and in complete breach of the Franchise Agreement dated April 10, 2008 pursuant to which the rights and obligations of both the parties i.e. BCCI-IPL and the Franchisee, i.e. our client are governed. Your action is also contrary to the spirit of the game, the objective of the League Matches and the concept of having franchisees from different regions and also against public interest. Please, therefore, note that this arbitrary and unilateral decision revising the schedule i.e shifting of the venues of the matches from Hyderabad/Vizag is not acceptable to our client. Asking the IPL authorities to reconsider their decision failing which, the notice said, “our client will have no option but to seek legal recourse” and “will be justified in withdrawing from IPL Season-III without prejudice to all their other rights and remedies.”

Now the ball is in Lalit Modi’s court and all cricket fans would love to see the Reigning champions to be the part of this cash rich league.

The prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL) may soon be seen in the United States after IPL chairman Lalit Modi and the CEO of USA Cricket, Donald Lockerbie met and discussed about the future of cricket in the United States. Both discussed about how IPL can be introduced in US and even how top top American cricketers could feature in next edition of the IPL.

Modi, in an interview on the IPL’s official website, said: “The IPL has established itself as a truly global sporting league with its fans spanning the globe.

“The North American continent has emerged as the second largest market in terms of revenue and viewership for Indian cricket. Our meeting with the team from USA Cricket was very encouraging and we are confident of taking the IPL to the USA in the near future.

“I have no doubt that….cricket will soon become a popular sport in the USA.”

Lockerbie commented: “The IPL is a powerful new product in the sports industry and we will work hard to see USA Cricket and the IPL succeed together and energize the growth of cricket in our country.”

Upcoming cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has landed in a tight spot after he tried to negotiate with another franchise of Indian Premier League. In IPL 2010, Rajasthan Royals have left Ravindra Jadeja out of squad on the charges of anti-team activities. Some reports claim that Ravindra Jadeja was unhappy with the payment and wanted to be given more and due to this he was trying to negotiate with other IPL franchise and even bargained his fees with Rajasthan Royals.

The buddying cricketer, who was selected for Indian team due to good performance in IPL may now face a disciplinary action from the IPL governing council for anti-team activities.

As the start of IPL 2010 is very near, the authorities have decided to provide online ticketing to IPL fans. The cricket crazy nation is all set for IPL 2010 and to make the ticketing process much more easier, tickets for Indian Premier League 2010 can be purchased online via

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Alternate Way To Buy Tickets

Rajasthan Royals – Tied up with Suvidhaa which owbs more than 18,000 outlets across the country. You can buy tickets at Suvidhaa Store.

Mumbai Indians – Tied up with Reliance Fresh Stores in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra.

Kings XI Punjab – Tied up with Reebok and Hot Millions, a coffee shop chain in Punjab.

For all IPL teams you can also try Vodafone M-shopping. All you have to do is dial 53333 and press 1 for DLF IPL 2010 tickets and do the above followed by the payment through VISA/MASTER credit card and get the tickets through home delivery or Vodafone store. You will receive a call from IPL in which they will ask name and address. After confirming you can get the IPL ticket from Vodafone store by showing,

* SMS with ticket reference number, received from IPL
* Show your ID proof with full name given to the IPL at the time of call back
* Physical credit card used at the time of transaction

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In what could have been a new controversy for Lalit Modi and Indian premier league 2010, Andhra Pradesh Sports Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has urged the reigning champions to boycott IPL 2010.

The minister was angry because of the shifting of the inaugural match out of Hyderabad. It should be noticed that few days ago, Lalit Modi has shifted the inaugural match to Mumbai due to the continous lawlessness in AP after the Telengana issue. The minister said “As a Sports Minister hailing from Telangana, I assure the organisers about full cooperation from the cricket-loving State.” On the other hand, The Deccan Chargers had not clear the stand but if Lalit Modi is to be believed, he said no such information has been circulated to him till date.

The sensational upcoming Indian diva Sherlyn Chopra will now be seen in a new role as she is getting ready to be the official cheerleader for Shah Rukh’s Kolkata Knight Riders. Sherlyn Chopra, an actress and big boss participant has managed to get the attention of Shah Rukh Khan

As per some media reports,Shah Rukh met Sherlyn at an event where he came for the announcement of the deal with an inner wear brand for marketing his team Kolkata Knight Riders clothes. It is said that in this function, Sherlyn asked Shahrukh if he could join the cheerleading squad of the team. Overwhelmed by this offer, Shahrukh offered her the opportunity to be part of the team as a guest star.