Archive for the 'Deccan Chargers - Hyderabad' Category

Andrew Symonds escapes punishment for knock out punch to streaker in Brisbane final agains India

Andrew Symonds’ knockout punch to streaker Robert Murray David Oglivie had the potential to earn him a ban for a few matches, but the Aussie batsman, who would also feature in IPL Hyderabad team, has escaped.
In Brisbane, Andrew Symonds knocked down the streaker while the latter was trying to evade security personnel on his [...]

Former West Indian captain Vivian Richards toasts IPL, backs Andrew Symonds’ valuation by Hyderabad

West Indian cricket legend Vivian Richards has justified the top dollars pouring into IPL. The BCCI had auctioned right IPL teams for a mind-boggling $718 million.
Mumbai team was the top grosser with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, the country’s top private firm, pumping in a record $111.9 to win team ownership. Bangalore team went to Vijay [...]

Hyderabad IPL team

Hyderabad IPL team composition after the auctions. Final composition will be known only later.
VS Laxman
Adam Gilchrist (wk)
Herschelle Gibbs
Shahid Afridi
Andrew Symonds
Rohit Sharma
Chamara Silva
Rudra Pratap Singh
Scott Styris
Chaminda Vaas
Nuwan Zoysa