The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in twilight. © Getty Images

Irani Cup moved out of Jaipur

The Irani Cup, which will kick off the 2012-13 first-class domestic season, has been moved out of Jaipur, its originally designated host venue, after heavy rains made conditions “unplayable”, according to Venkat Sundaram,…

South African one-day captain AB de Villiers plays an improvised shot during his ballistic knock against Rajasthan. © AFP

De Villiers leads Bangalore to Rajasthan rout

In a tournament dotted liberally with exceptional batting displays, AB de Villiers produced the innings of IPL V to date, a wonderful amalgam of fierce ball-striking and inimitable innovation. South Africa’s one-day captain…

Deccan Chargers' J.P. Duminy (R) collides with Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper Dishant Yagnik. © AFP

All-round Royals keep Chargers on the mat

Every once in a way, an Indian youngster comes out with a performance that lights up the Indian Premier League. On Tuesday, in Jaipur, it was Dishant Yagnik. It was the last over…