Cricket News In Brief – January 9, 2012 – Part 1
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils for the fifth edition of the lucrative Indian Premier League.
He has been transferred from Deccan Chargers in an estimated amount worth 2 million dollars. Although the figures are not official, it will see the Englishmen playing alongside club captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301.
The tournament will commence from April 4, while Delhi will play their first match a day later against Kolkata Knight Rider.
"We are pleased to add Kevin to our line-up. He brings rich experience and an explosive quality to our batting and can be a more than handy offspinner as well," said TA Sekhar, GMR Sports' Head (Cricket).
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 on his home ground of Perth.
The left-hander has been in poor form of late after making a comeback from a back injury, making scores of 0,3 and 0 in the opening two five day games at the SCG and MCG respectively.
Marsh’s national teammate http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 was hopeful of the player being fit to play in front of his home fans.
"I'm sure he's fine," Hussey told reporters in Perth. "He'll be at training tomorrow I'm sure with the boys and preparing as well as he can. He'll be really looking forward to playing on his home ground. His first home Test.
Former Indian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
The Men In Blue trail the hosts by a 2-0 margin in the four match Test series, and will look to bounce back when they battle in the third Test, which starts on January 13th at Perth.
Ganguly feels that the only change in the bowling department should come in the shape of Ojha being replaced by Ashwin, who has performed poorly in the opening two encounters.
"I think the left-arm spinner could come in and do well. He's a good bowler and he's ready, and Ashwin obviously hasn't bowled well," Ganguly said.
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