Top 5 death overs specialist in the IPL

Top 5 death overs specialist in the IPL

It is an added advantage if a team has good batsman at the end of an inning in the Indian Premier League. There are batsmen, who have all the shots in their batting arsenal to dictate terms in the end. They form an integral part of their respective franchises as heavy score in the death overs could change the complexion of any game. Here are the five batsmen, who have tasted lot of success in the last phase of the inning. 

  

AB de Villiers

The South African ODI captain has become the best batsman of Indian Premier League in the last few seasons. He can hit any bowler for regular boundaries as his innovative strokes are enough to defuse the firepower of any bowling unit. He is surely an asset for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Kieron Pollard

He has helped Mumbai Indians on numerous occasions when it comes to scoring in the death overs. The right hand batsman has scored heavily while batting first while he has been part of several big chases too. His has attained perfection in hitting big sixes at the end of an inning. Pollard is a treat to watch when it comes to power hitting in the last few overs.

David Miller

He is known as Killer Miller in the Indian Premier League due to his brand of batting. The left hand batsman from South Africa is a death over specialist and is famous for hitting long sixes with minimum effort. Kings XI Punjab has won several games because of his late charge in the league.

James Faulkner

You need 20 runs off last 6 balls; James Faulkner is the right man to do the job. He is a finisher irrespective of the formats and has done commendable job for Rajasthan Royals in the cash rich league. He is unstoppable on his day and can hit bowlers for regular boundaries.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni 

The Indian captain in the shorter formats has carved a niche for himself in the Indian Premier League. MS Dhoni is the tormentor Kings in the league and his presence at the crease is enough to create panic among the rivals. He has been fantastic for Chennai Super Kings since the inception of the league. He is famous for playing helicopter shot in the last phase of a game and if it comes through, the ball land in the stands.

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List of IPL teams Coaches

List of IPL teams Coaches

A lot has been written about the players and performances in the Indian Premier League. From bit hitters to technically gifted batsmen, the cash rich league has seen all since its inception. However, the coaches of the IPL franchises have played an equally important role in taking their teams forward. The owners of the contingents have appointed the best cricket coaches in order to achieve success in the slam bang event. With the ongoing edition at its peak, we take a look at the coaches of all the franchises. 

Daniel Vettori - Royal Challengers Bangalore

The former New Zealand player has tons of experience when it comes to cricket. Apart from representing New Zealand for years, he has been part of the Indian Premier League since last few years. He has represented Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore before taking up the role of a coach at Bangalore based franchise. The left arm spinner has a clever mind and is spontaneous in his decision making ability. His presence will certainly help RCB in improving as a team in the eighth edition as well as in the near future. The Vijay Mallya-owned RCB should give him a long run in the coaching affairs. 

Tom Moody - Sunrisers Hyderabad

The former Australian player was known for his all-round abilities in the shorter formats of the game. He played an important role during Team Australia’s World Cup triumph in 1999. Having retired from the game in 2001, Tom Moody decided to try his hands in the world of coaching. He led Sri Lanka to the World Cup finals in 2007.  His international experience and good coaching record earned him a coaching role at Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013. The team has progressed under his guidance and he has played a key role in drafting the transfer policies of the IPL franchise. He believes in leading from behind the scenes.  

Paddy Upton - Rajasthan Royals

He played first class cricket in South Africa before giving up his player cap in favor of physical fitness. He worked as a physical fitness trainer for South African team but switched to mental conditioning in 1999. The former cricketer was appointed Team India’s mental conditioning coach and assistant coach. He played an important role in taking the sub-continent team to number one rank in Test matches while his tips were vital during the World Cup win for the Men in Blue in 2011. He is with Rajasthan Royals since 2011 but was appointed head coach in 2013. He along with Rahul Dravid (Mentor) has made drastic improvement in the fortunes of this IPL franchise.

Trevor Bayliss - Kolkata Knight Riders

He is a former Australian player, who has got with him over a decade of top level coaching experience. The 52-year old was Sri Lanka’s national team’s coach from 2007 to 2011. Bayliss coached the Sydney Sixers team to a championship in the first season of the Big Bash League in 2011-12. He was appointed Kolkata Knight Riders head coach in 2012 and immediately led them to first IPL title. The success was once again repeated in 2014, when the Kolkata based franchise once again clinched the IPL trophy. He has been their go to man when it comes to coaching experience and the KKR team has reaped benefits out of his experience. 

Ricky Ponting - Mumbai Indians

The highest run scorer in both Test and ODIs for Australia needs no introduction among the cricketing circles. He was one of the best skippers in the history of the game, who led Australia to two consecutive World Cup wins in 2003 and 2007. He joined Mumbai Indians in 2014 and was appointed their head coach in 2015. The ongoing season is his first tenure as a coach and he requires sometime to implement his policies on this IPL franchise. It will be wrong to judge him on the basis of just one season. His presence will improve the standard of the players as he is known to be a hard task master. 

Sanjay Bangar - Kings XI Punjab

The former Indian all-rounder had a brief coaching stint with the India A team before he was appointed as the head coach of Kings XI Punjab in 2014. He was actively involved in the auction process and added players like Glenn Maxwell, Virender Sehwag, Mitchell Johnson and few others to the squad. It turned out to be a masterstroke as Kings XI Punjab finished as runners-up in the last edition. Sanjay Banger was hired as the assistant coach of the Indian team after the embarrassing Test series defeat to England in 2014. He is still with the Kings and has been impressive so far in his role. Many international players have praised him for his coaching acumen. 

Gary Kirsten - Delhi Daredevils

He has been a successful cricketer in his career and has played quite a few match winning knocks for South Africa. His first stint as a coach turned out to be a mega hit as he led the Indian Team to the World Cup title in 2011. Apart from this, the former South African opener also helped India in clinching the number one rank in Test cricket. After leaving India, he had a successful coaching tenure with South Africa. However, he left the job because of his family commitments, as coaching an international team was keeping him away from his family. But the lure of the game couldn’t keep him away for long as he joined Delhi Daredevils as their head coach in 2014. The team performed poorly under his guidance but this shouldn’t take away his credentials in the coaching field. 

Stephen Fleming - CSK

The former New Zealand captain played for Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League. He was appointed as head coach of the IPL franchise in 2009. Stephen Fleming has been a force to reckon with in the coaching department. The Yellow Brigade has won two IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles under his guidance. He is by far the most successful coach in the history of the cash rich league. The best part about his coaching is his calm and straightforward approach towards the game. The management has extended his contract upto 2016 as they don’t want to miss out on his services. 

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Top 5 Fastest bowlers in IPL 2015

Top 5 Fastest bowlers in IPL 2015 

The Indian Premier League has given us many reasons to have entertainment. From Sixes to picking up wickets, every player gives all his strength to prove his talent. So, here are the 5 bowlers with fastest balls in the ongoing edition. 

1. Mitchell McClenaghan (MI) – 151.2 KMPH

Mitchell McClenaghan is an important part in the Mumbai side for IPL 2015. He has speed and can picks up wickets at a pretty economy rate. The seam bowler has become the fastest among the rivals of fast bowling. He attained a speed of 151.2 kmph which was a real threat to any batsman. The Kiwi bowler has become a good household name in IPL 2015 giving a real had time to the batsmen of the opponent teams.

2. Mitchell Johnson (KXIP) – 151.1 KMPH 

Second on the list is the Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson who has been a bit out of touch during his spells but hasn't compromised with his pace. He is a kind of bowler who can destroy any batting line-up with his pace, line and length. If he gets back in the form, he can surely get some good results for his team. 

3. Varun Aaron (RCB) – 150.2 KMPH 

The No.3 spot has been taken up by the Indian pacer Varun Aaron. Araon has been among India's fastest bowlers in the new era. He achieved 150.2KMPH in this IPL edition of 2015 and would be looking to make a comeback after he was left out due to injury from the national side. He can be a good support to his team with the ball if he gets going with this kind of pace in his bowling. 

4. Dale Steyn (SRH) – 149.5 KMPH

The fourth position has been picked up by the mighty Proteas’ bowler Dale Steyn. Dale Steyn who has been in and out of the SRH team to make place for his competitor bowler and teammate Trent Boult, has not compromised with his speed. Whenever, he gets a chance to play he bowls at a good pace. The inswinging fast deliveries and yorkers are his favorite weapons. 

5. Umesh Yadav (KKR) – 148.9 KMPH

The promising Indian speedster has racked up 148.9 kmph on the speed gun, his fastest this season. The Indian ace bowler is proving to be a really good inclusion in the KKR side and has shown some glimpse of his talent. This young Indian pacer is also in a good touch and is giving a huge support to other bowlers in the ongoing edition of the league.

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Top 5 cricketers with body tattoos

Top 5 cricketers with body tattoos

Apart from cricket, there are some players who are seen having various interests especially when it is about style. Many cricketers have worked on different parts of their body to get more stylish and hot looks. So, here we look at 5 players who got their body inked to look more stylish. 

1. Mitchell Johnson 

The fast bowler has got himself tattooed with Japanese style koi on his right arm and has covered his left torso with a cat, having an unfriendly look. This is really a great surprise for any Mitchell Johnson fan. He is one of the best seam bowlers round the globe. He is a class-player who can make his presence noticed.  He had to be away from cricket for more than a month because of one of his tattoos. The Australian player got infected because of his love for the tattoos.  

2. Jade Dernbach 

Jade Dernbach is another stylish cricketer of the modern era. With some magnificent and fantastic ink on both the hands and on his chest, this English cricketer is more renowned for his inked designs. The Englishman seems to be quite focused when it comes to tattoos.

3. Virat Kohli

Third on the list is the sexiest Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. A famous tattoo lover, this man has got himself tattooed with really interesting things on his body. A Zodiac Sign Scorpio on his right arm and Japanese Samurai warrior with a raised sword gives this style icon a more stunning look. He also believes that with style the tattoo art on his body gives him luck.  

4. Brendon McCullum 

The Kiwiskipper is another tattoo lover of the cricketing world. He has tattooed his international debut number on his upper right arm. He has been a vital part of the Blackcaps’ team and can destroy any bowling line-up on his day with the bat. 

5. Kevin Pietersen

The English cricketer is known for his stylish and aggressive batting techniques. But apart from his batting he is also a well known name for his stunning looks and sense of fashion. He has inked three lions on his upper arm and the Roman numerals DCXXV. He has shown some respect to the Indian culture as well and has tattaod Sanskrit text.  Apart from this, his latest tattoo is about places, where he has scored centuries across the globe. This is quite surprising. 

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Top 5 Indian cricketers with luxury Cars

Top 5 Indian cricketers with luxury Cars

Indian cricketers are famous for their game across the globe. However, this is not the only thing behind their never ending charm among the fans. The Men in Blue are driving luxurious cars these days, which has made them renowned among the fanatics. From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni to Virat Kohli, there is no end to the list of players, who owns costly four wheel machines. I know they are not seen frequently with their cars because of time constringent and other issues but they love to drive whenever time permits them. Here is the list of five cricketers, who are driving expensive cars at the moment.

  

Sachin Tendulkar

The master blaster has numerous cars parked in his newly built bungalow. The former Indian captain has never hidden his love for the cars and is seen driving late in the night to avoid fans. From owning a Ferrari to other expensive cars, the little master is rumored to have 40 machines at the moment. He is an avid fan of BMW cars and is his current drive is BMW 760 Li which has a massive V12 engine.

Yuvraj Singh

He has failed to perform on the expected lines since long but that has not taken away the charm he possesses because of his cars. The slam bang cricketer has always shown his interest in cars and has a fleet of machines in his Chandigarh based home. From Mercedes to BMW, he has driven all the big brands.  He is fond of Lamborghini Gallardo these days and is seen zipping around roads on this latest machine. 

Harbhajan Singh

He is another Indian cricketer who has quite a lot cars but this Punjabi boy prefers SUV’s rather than sleek sedans. The off-spinner is the owner of Hummer H2, which is one of the most powerful but easy to drive cars at the moment. He has modified Hummer according to needs and requirements. It comes with a mileage of 4kmpl. The Hummer comes with a 6L Chevrolet Small block engine that pumps out more than 300 bhp.

MS Dhoni

He is another cricketer, who has got love and passion for Hummers. Pretty much like Bhajji, the Indian Test captain also owns Hummer H2. The right hand batsman has been spotted driving Hummer in Ranchi, his home town. The Indian captain has several other cars but he is fond of strong and powerful Hummer.

Virat Kohli

The captain of the Test team is earning big bucks, which has helped him in purchasing expensive machines. After driving Audi, he recently purchased Lamborghini and was seen on Delhi roads along with Sean Abbott, the Australian cricketer. 

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Top 10 hottest WAGs at IPL 8

Top 10 hottest WAGs at IPL 8 

The Indian Premier League is not all about cricket and players. The beautiful wives and girlfriends of the players have been an instant hit among the fans. They are followed by the cricket fanatics because of their fashion sense and style of dressing. The ongoing edition of the cash rich league has received good response and the organizers should also thank WAGS for contributing in this factor.

Virat Kohli - Anushka Sharma (RCB)

The gorgeous Bollywood actress is the number one WAGS at the moment.  Anushka Sharma, who has acted in several hit and blockbusters movies, is dating RoyalChallengers Bangalore captain since last one year. The two have recently opened about their relationship in public but this hasn’t kept shutterbugs away from them.

Harbhajan Singh - Geeta Basra (MI)

There is no doubt that Geeta Basra is beautiful and sexy. She looks stunning in any attire and has been a regular visitor to Wankhede stadium to support her beau Harbhajan Singh, who plays for Mumbai Indians. The couple is with each other since years and there is speculation that marriage is on the cards by the year end.

Suresh Raina - Priyanka Raina (CSK) Chennai Super King’s player Suresh Raina recently married his childhood friend Priyanka Choudhary. The better half of Raina’s life has got good looks and features. However, she will have to deal with constant media following. Priyanka is an engineer by profession, who was working with a leading bank in Netherlands before tying the knot. 

Gautam Gambhir - Natasha Gambhir (KKR)

Natasha, the wife of Gautam Gambhir, certainly knows how to carry herself. The leading lady of Kolkata Knight Riders has always been in the news for her dresses. The left hand batsman married her in 2011 and the two are proud parents of a beautiful daughter. Natasha belongs to a prominent business family of Delhi.

Mitchell Starc - Alyssa Healy (RCB) He is the only international cricketer in the world who is dating another cricketer. Mitchell Starc has fallen in love with Australian women’s team wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy. They know each other from the age of nine but love happened much later after they kept on bumping into each other during their respective matches. 

Steve Smith – Dani Willis (RR)

The beautiful looking lady is dating Rajasthan Royals player since four years. She is a law and commerce student and has assisted her beau in private net sessions. Apart from this, the Aussies lad is also learning legal aspects from her. Smith has often credited Dani Willis for playing an important role in establishing his cricketing career. 

Dale Steyn- Jeanne Kietzmann (SRH)

She is one of the most talked about WAGS in the IPL circuit. The model and actress has been a part of many famous TV shows.

Fond of hiking and biking, Jeanne met the South African bowler when she was working in a restaurant in South Africa. She is a glamorous diva, who has got a huge fan following in India and her native country. 

Mitchell Johnson - Jessica Bratich (KXIP)

She is an entrepreneur, karate black belt holder and has a degree in Communication. The wife of Kings XI Punjab’s pacer Mitchell Johnson is also a former model, who is renowned for his stunning looks across Australia. The two are blessed with daughter Rubika Ann. She has accompanied her husband in the Indian Premier League on few occasions. 

David Warner – Candice Warner (SRH) The captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad recently married his long time girlfriend Candice Falzon. The couple was in a living relationship since years and has a daughter Ivy Mae Warner. Candice has supported David Warner in difficult times and has played a key role in defining his cricketing career, which once looked over because of his never ending controversies. 

Manoj Tiwary - Sushmita Tiwary (DD) 

Sushmita Roy and Manoj Tiwary were reportedly dating for seven years before they tied the knot in 2013. The wife of Delhi Daredevils player has graced stands during the course of Indian Premier League. She is beautiful and her simplicity has won her few fans. “I love going out on long drives with her. It is something that we did a lot during the initial days of our courtship,” he said.

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Top 5 Superbikes of Cricketers

Top 5 Superbikes of Cricketers

It has become a fashion for cricketers to flaunt their bikes in front of the world. From MS Dhoni to Shikhar Dhawan, Glenn McGrath to Jonty Rhodes, there is no end to the list of the cricketers, who owns superbikes. These cricketers have kept themselves in the news because of their passion for the bikes. We have prepared a list of top five cricketers who are the proud owners of the speeding two-wheeler machines.

  

MS Dhoni

Like his attacking batting, he loves to zip on the roads. The captain in the shorter formats has around 30 bikes at the moment. His first bike was Rajdoot, which is still present with him. He owns one of the teams in the World Super Sport Championship. The most famous cricketer in the world bought jet black Confederate Hellcat X132 which is one of the most exclusive motorcycle manufacturers in the world. The current price value of this bike is round Rs. 65 lacs.

Pragyan Ojha

Pragyan Ojha has not done anything great on the cricket field in the past few months but this guy is still famous for his superbike. The Indian spinner owns Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight, which is one of the most prominent bikes of this brand. The price of this bike is more than Rs. 9 Lacs at the moment. I know many would be surprised to see Ojha in the list but he has been a big admirer of speeding machines since long.

Shikhar Dhawan

The mustache man of the Indian cricket has gained immense popularity in the last few years with his lusty blows on all sorts of bowlers. Apart from car, he loves to drive his bikes on the roads of national capital whenever time permits him. The Indian opener is owner of Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa, which is a most recognizable Superbike in India. The price is around Rs. 16 Lac, which is beyond the reach of a common man.

Glenn McGrath

The former Australian cricketer is driving since long, which is a rear sight in Australia. This nation is famous for fast speeding cars but McGrath has always shown his interest in bikes. He owns a gleaming grey Ducati Multistrada 1200, which is certainly one of the best superbikes around. The price range is between Rs 25 Lac.

Virender Sehwag

The former Indian cricketer is out of the national team but still manages to keep the interest level going through his love and interest for Superbikes. The only machine that would suit his personality is a Suzuki Hayabusa. It is known for being one of the fastest bikes around the world, which comes at a hefty price of Rs. 20 Lac in India. 

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IPL 8: Top 3 close finishes

IPL 8: Top 3 close finishes

The game of cricket has seen number of close finishes in the past irrespective of the format. Though, IPL has witnessed some one sided matches in the ongoing edition but still very close encounters have also taken place. Here, is the list of 3 most interesting and close matches in IPL 8.

1. Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, Ahmedabad

 This match was the match of the tournament which stunned each and every spectator. The match went into the super over to decide its fate. The teams finished their respective scores at 191 for 6 in respective 20 overs. Chris Morris started the super-over by getting David Miller lbw off the first ball of the over. However, three consecutive boundaries by Shaun Marsh led Kings to 15 runs off 6 deliveries. The Royals had a target of 16. The story repeated and Mitchell Johnson dismissed Shane Watson off his first delivery. Steven Smith and JamesFaulkner tried their best but the run-out of Faulkner sealed the fate in Kings favor.

2. Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata

KKR had to face a defeat in their first match against CSK in the previous match. So, this match was a matter of pride for KKR. CSK batted first and set up a good total of 165 for the loss of 9 wickets. They had a bowling attack of defending this total but Kolkata didn't want to face another loss against the same team. Uthappa, who was given a chance while batting on 28 by MS Dhoni, went on to score a match winning fifty. He shared a match winning partnership with AndreRussell, who also scored an attacking fifty. The duo sealed a 7-wicket win with 1 ball remaining.

3. Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, Delhi

Third in this list was the encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils. The Delhi team managed to score a huge total of 184 for 3 and in reply the Royals were reduced to 78 for four. But the RR batsmen were keen on playing a sensible innings and chased down the total on the last ball scoring 186 for 7. Deepak Hooda was the Man of the Match for his knock of 54 from just 25 balls.

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