Players of these two teams would be flying by Air India during the franchise-based Twenty20 league to be held at different venues of country from April 3 to May 26
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Shah Rukh was banned for five years from entering MCA premises, including the Wankhede Stadium, on May 18 last year after he was involved in a skirmish with security staff
Gilchrist, 41, had earlier led Deccan Chargers to IPL title in 2009,
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The Irish southpaw, who has played in all forms of the game, said that for him T20 is no different.
'The opening nite of IPL 2013 will be a spectacular ceremony, the likes of which India has never seen before'
Maestro had a two-hour long batting stint at the National Cricket Academy here with captain Ponting keeping a close watch on him
Ponting said wearing right cricket gears make players comfortable which helps them excel in sport
Russell played just four matches last season, including the Eliminator which had seen the Delhi outfit go down to eventual winners KKR after a consistent league stage display.
Shukla said his side was confident of making a good start to the defence of their title when they will take on Delhi Daredevils in the tournament-opener on Wednesday
Aluthgamage also said that the players were free to play in States other than Tamil Nadu and the BCCI had provided written assurances of their safety
Big names like Kevin Pietersen and Jesse Ryder have been ruled out for the entire season but Simons said Delhi have prepared well
Twitter said: 'We are pleased to see the IPL using Twitter to help fans users follow and connect with their favourite players, teams, and personalities'
The team will also miss out on last season's Purple cap holder Albie Morkel, who bowled Titans to a semis place in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge in the South Africa domestic cricket
Gambhir said, 'I see this IPL as being the defending champions. I don't play for individual things.'