Indian Cricket Team Updates

While Sachin Tendulkar has always been a cynosure, all eyes will be especially locked on him as the Mumbai Indians gear up for the Karbonn Smart Champions League Twenty20 2013 as the maestro gets set to star in the team’s line-up for the last time, before bidding adieu to Twenty20s at the end of the tournament. (Also Read:  CLT20 2013 Squad - Mumbai Indians (MI) ) The Mumbai Indians will also be keen to make this outing memorable for the legend. While addressing the media in Jaipur, team skipper Rohit Sharma said, “Everyone knows that he will be playing for the last time in this format, so we will try and do something special for him.” Coach John Wright, who has worked with the batting legend closely over the years, observed, “Sachin has never changed in the way that he approaches the game. He loves the game. He knows about himself and how he plays, and he prepares accordingly.” “We have been Ahmedabad for a four-day camp and it was a pleasure for all of us to work ...

For John Wright Eden Gardens brings back memories of one of India’s most famous Test wins – against Australia in 2001. As coach of that spirited Indian side, Wright was managing the show in the background much like he was during the Mumbai Indians’ maiden IPL title win on Sunday.   (Also Read:  CSK vs MI - Final Report & Stats: IPL 2013 ) Both wins came after Wright’s team got off to bad starts. And in both instances, Harbhajan Singh weaved his magic to see the team through, rather emphatically in the end. No little wonder then that coach Wright ranks both wins ‘right next’ to each other.    (Also See:  IPL 2013 Winner Mumbai Indians Celebrations - Pics ) In a brief chat with IPLT20.com, the former India, and current MI, coach spoke about winning an IPL title in his first season in the league.  Here are excerpts from his interview: On leading MI to their maiden IPL title It is an amazing feeling. It is unbelievable! It is ...

As the Mumbai Indians get set to feature in only their second IPL final, they will be hoping for a reversal in fortunes from 2010 when the Chennai Super Kings trumped them in the title clash. This time around MI not only have a 2-1 season advantage over CSK, but they also are fresh off a confidence-boosting chase against the Rajasthan Royals. MI coach, John Wright, who addressed the media ahead of the IPL 2013 Finals, even highlighted how his team’s Playoffs loss against CSK will not have any bearing on their confidence. “We are pleased to be here. We played a big game last night. We are all really excited about the finals. We know that when we are good, we are very good and that is what we want tomorrow,” Wright said.  He also pointed out the importance of MI’s strong leadership group that comprises some of the biggest names in the game. “We have a lot of good leadership. A lot of our leadership comes from the players on the field and we work together,” sai...

‘Magic!’ was the word coach John Wright used to describe the improbable win that Kieron Pollard helped pull off through his blistering knock to take the Mumbai Indians to the top of the points table.  Chasing 179 the hosts were in a precarious position with Sachin Tendulkar retiring hurt and losing Dinesh Karthik and Ambati Rayudu in quick succession. But, fireworks from Pollard and Rohit Sharma holding up one end helped the home team turn the match on its head against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium. Wright was full of praise for the brilliant innings by the West Indies cricketer as MI registered their seventh straight victory on their home turf. The coach also showered appreciation on Sharma and his leadership ability while speaking to IPLT20.com after the win. Excerpts from the interview: On Pollard and the victory What an amazing feat of hitting. I have never seen anything like that before. It was amazing and people all over the world ...