Major blow for Royals as in-form Brad Hodge ruled out of CL T20 final

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 23:47

Rajasthan Royals were dealt a massive blow ahead of their Champions League Twenty20 summit clash as destructive batsman Brad Hodge, who injured his knee in the semifinal, was declared unfit for Sunday`s match.

Rajasthan beat Chennai by 14 runs, enter finals of CLT20

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 09:16

Ajinkya Rahane hit a resolute fifty and spinner Pravin Tambe scalped three crucial wickets as Rajasthan Royals notched up a 14-run victory over Chennai Super Kings.

Pravin Tambe`s experience and hard work paid off: Rahul Dravid

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 00:44

Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid feels it is the "experience" and "hard work" which helped leg-spinner Pravin Tambe to produce a sensational three-wicket haul in the semifinals against Chennai.

CLT20 2013: Our batsmen have strong basics, they excel on seaming track, says Menaria

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 16:48

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ashok Menaria believes his team has the advantage of having a strong batting line-up which excels on seaming wickets and they have enough firepower in their bowling to compete with Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Friday.

CL T20 2013, 1st semi-final: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings - Preview

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 16:16

There is little to separate as Rajasthan Royals, who have turned the Sawai Mansingh Stadium into a fortress with a 12-match winning streak, lock horns with the ever-formidable Chennai Super Kings in the first semifinal of the Champions League Twenty20 on Friday.

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings: Clash of Titans in CL T20

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 11:06

They might have been humiliated by Trinidad and Tobago in the previous encounter, but if there is a team that can end Rajasthan Royals’ winning streak at their home ground at Sawai Mansigh Stadium, it is the Chennai Super Kings.

Champions League T20 2013: A nightmare for Jadeja so far

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 00:42

Chennai Super Kings have made it to the semis of the Champions League Twenty20, but surprisingly, their key bowler Ravindra Jadeja has had a forgettable tournament where he completely failed to weave his magic.

Oz media nominates Watson for another `worst delivery in history`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 17:15

The Australian media has nominated all-rounder Shane Watson for another `worst delivery in history of cricket`, which took place two days after his previous `worst delivery` for the Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

Spirit of game is more relevant in times of crisis: Dravid

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 15:32

Former captain Rahul Dravid says the spirit of the game has become more "relevant and important" in the wake of the IPL spot-fixing scandal that plunged Indian cricket into a credibility crisis.

I was eager to prove myself after snub: Rahul Shukla

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:55

Rookie pacer Rahul Shukla says he was eager to prove his worth after being dropped for two games.

Rahul Shukla, Brad Hodge took the game away from us: Brendon McCullum

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:54

Otago Volts captain Brendon McCullum said Rahul Shukla and Brad Hodge took the crucial Champions League Twenty20 game away from his side.

CL T20 2013: Royals snap Volts' match-winning spree, win by four wickets

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 09:21

Rahul Shukla rocked the rival top-order with three wickets in an over before Brad Hodge hit a blistering fifty as Rajasthan Royals snapped Otago Volts`s 15-match winning streak with a four-wicket win in Champion League Twenty20, here on Tuesday.