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MS Dhoni’s Personality Unraveled At The IPL 2013

MS Dhoni’s Personality Unraveled At The IPL 2013

Given the awkward techniques which MS Dhoni has, one would have thought he would not have many chances of surviving the rigors of international cricket, however, he is seen dazzling continuously in the IPL 2013. There is a lot in common with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings. In the IPL 2013 one of the most successful sides is CSK and it is Dhoni’s personality that has given shape to the team. The men in yellow feel empowered with the fearless approach Dhoni has. Across the six seasons of the IPL, a tale of dominance and success has been scripted by this approach. Whether it is the spirit of the team whenever the chips are down or the approach towards the game, the entire team follows their leader.

The story of Dhoni is like just the ultimate fairytale from India. He has been responsible for personifying the dreams as well as the spirited verve of the young Indian cricket players, especially the ones that hail from the smaller cities of India. This young boy came from Ranchi once upon a time and went on to become the most successful captain of the Indian cricket team. He beat the odds with his big dreams and on the world stage, reached dizzying heights. He made people believe that there is nothing can be termed as impossible to achieve.

Dhoni not only graduated to the highest level but also continued to maintain his character’s true test as well as dominance. He has been successful in overcoming all hurdles due to his tenacity to keep adapting to situations, besides his typical resilience. It does not matter how sticky the situation is, he tempers the game, depending upon the situation. In the cricket tournament, one of the most balanced teams is the team from Chennai. Whenever the odds are stacked against the team, the team has been successful in producing the best of cricket.

During the year 2010, the CSK team needed to qualify for the semi finals by winning the last league game. The game seemed to going down to the wire when Captain Cool – Dhoni, took matters into his own hands. Later on what happened became history. Early on in the year 2011, the defending the title was quite shaky, however the team fought back so well that it clinched yet another IPL in 2011.

In the IPL 2012 they had a run that was most astonishing. As far as the count was concerned, the team was almost down and out, however at the play-offs, they found a backdoor entry. The team got a lease of life and was successful in crossing the next two hurdles and made it to the finals of the third IPL successively. MS Dhoni is considered as the favorite child of destiny, but since he has been playing so bravely, he has brought fortune to himself and the team.

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Pepsi Celebrates Impatience of Youth This IPL 2013!

Pepsi Celebrates Impatience of Youth This IPL 2013!

Pepsi Celebrates Impatience of Youth This IPL 2013!

Each of the IPL cricket seasons in the past had created a thrilling atmosphere and so has the IPL 2013 cricket tournament this year. In India one of the biggest sporting events held every year is the Pepsi IPL. Right from the time it began, this glamorous sports event has undergone a series of changes. ‘Change the game’ theory has already been experienced in the IPL 2011. This same theme then got morphed into another theme called ‘Na tameez se dekhajatahain’ in the year 2012.

On the gentry this year, the theme is expected to create an impression that can last for long. IPL 2013’s official sponsor for the year is Pepsi. The impatience of youth about doing things ‘Abhi’ or ‘Right Now’ is being celebrated during this year’s IPL. This strategy of doing things ‘right now’ is effective in provoking the youngsters to do whatever they want to do, currently or now. This youth philosophy has been paced up by Pepsi, this IPL. With this new motto and concept, it initiates a new journey. IPL cricket has never been as interesting as it is during 2013.

Unlimited IPL cricket fans have been given an exciting chance to watch the cricket matches from the cricket grounds live, and not just from their television sets. To understand this in detail, the youngsters will need to know that lots of entertainment, masti and fun has been offered in a fun and fool proof package for them, this year by Pepsi IPL 2013. Two modes, including playing and watching will involve the experience of IPL gaming. Pepsi has been successful in gaining the ultimate collection of fans and this has brought about much more excitement and energy as compared to before. Fans need to know that this IPL 2013 is also about scoring and not just watching the game.

IPL cricket lovers can make the most of some wonderful and exciting contests initiated by the ‘Oh Yes Abhi!’ campaign by Pepsi. Viewing experience of all cricket lovers is guaranteed to be enhanced at the highest level possible that just cannot be compared. The contest called ‘The IPL Top of the Leaderboard’ enables the cricket viewers to enjoy a range of prizes including merchandize from IPL, fan cans, besides a golden chance of earning the grand prize.

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Most Expensive Cricketers For IPL 2013 Season

Most Expensive Cricketers For IPL 2013 Season

Most Expensive Cricketers For IPL 2013 Season

Emotions have always run high for every IPL season. For the IPL 2013 too emotions have run high in the stands and more so in the field. In this season there have been a number of expensive cricket players. For this championship, many of the players have been bought at very high prices. They include, AjanthaMendis- Sri Lanka, ThisaraPerera-Sri Lanka, SachithraSenanayake-Sri Lanka,SachithraSenanayake-Sri Lanka, Glenn Maxwell-Australia, Kane Richardson-Australia, Dirk Nannes-Australia, AbhishekNayar-India and Christopher Morris-South Africa.

Ajantha Mendis, Sri Lanka

Ajantha Mendis, the top bowler of the Sri Lankan team is a Second Lieutenant in the Army in Sri Lanka. He was acquired at $725,000 by Pune Warriors. In 2008 he began his career in international cricket. In his kitty he has already stowed a good number of laurels including the Emerging Player of the Year in LC ICC Awards ceremony and in 2008 as the Man of the Series Award in Asia Cup.

 

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Things To Be Kept In Mind By 2013 IPL Players

Things To Be Kept In Mind By 2013 IPL Players

Things To Be Kept In Mind By 2013 IPL Players
In the Indian Premier League, the team officials and the players, both need to follow a particular code of conduct. A number of things like code of conduct for offenses, reporting of an alleged offense, procedures for disciplinary action and notification, standard for evidence and proof, appeals, sanctions on officials of the team and players, etc. are specified.

More On The Code Of Conduct

As far as the logo on the player’s bat, IPL clothing and the commercial logo are concerned, there are a number of regulations that are in place. It is for maintaining professional and appropriate standards in the IPL game that the regulations have been put into place.

Regulations Related To IPL Clothing And Equipment

Any alteration or covering up of clothing or equipment like using marker pens or sticking stickers is disallowed in the IPL games. Even the batting pads are painted with paint that does not falls off and any prohibited logos are disallowed. These regulations have to be understood well by the players of the team and the officials. There may be no warnings etc provided by the umpire for cover up, removal or a logo that has been prohibited to the person who has committed the offence.
It must be noted in the initial stage itself that any kind of offending equipment or clothing is not allowed for use by any team official or team player in the IPL game. Any kind of abuse of fixtures and equipment used on the cricket ground or on the IPL clothing and equipment is completely disallowed. Besides this, kicking or hitting the wickets, damaging the doors of the dressing room, the boards used for advertising, the fences and boundaries, the windows, fittings, fixtures and mirrors etc in the dressing room are actions liable for punitive action.

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