Nejamave Adelaide Oval parthu than MAC statdium redesign pannirukanga. At least oru 10000 seats extra va irukkum ippove, groundla kaathu ulla vara neraya provision koduthirukanga.
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Nejamave Adelaide Oval parthu than MAC statdium redesign pannirukanga. At least oru 10000 seats extra va irukkum ippove, groundla kaathu ulla vara neraya provision koduthirukanga.
You went for the match, Satissh? :-)
A Finals in Chennai after 6 donkey years :clap: idhukkaagave IPL and T20 kku :bow:
Illa Ajay, I know a few people in TNCA and they generally tell me all this :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
A rebuilt M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is ready to host four matches in the ICC ODI World Cup. What does N. Srinivasan, secretary and president-elect BCCI, have to say about the transformation?
Evening's different hues form a tapestry of light on the dome-shaped roofs that resemble giant umbrellas. The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is sublime in its new avatar. Cricket's timeless venue is decked up for the big occasion.
Aesthetically pleasing structures have replaced what was once a concrete jungle. Breeze from the Bay of Bengal now flows through the large gaps between the stands. The ambience soothes one's senses.
Predictably, N. Srinivasan, secretary and president-elect BCCI, is a happy man. Known in the cricketing circles as a strong, tough-talking person, who gets things done, he is delighted with what his team has achieved.
Great team effort
Srinivasan, also the TNCA president, said, “I feel very proud that, collectively, we have managed to build such a wonderful stadium in Chennai. The TNCA is very fortunate to have men such as K.S. Viswanathan (secretary) and Murray Raghavan (infrastructure committee chairman) and their team that has done an excellent job to get the work finished on time.''
He added, “In a public body, you can get results if you have no other agenda. I have always followed that principle.”
This, easily, is the finest cricket stadium in the country, even better than the slightly compressed Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The quality of construction and the facilities are truly world class.
The stadium, which will cost around Rs.192 crore when work is fully complete, is slated to host the four matches in the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup, including the key clash between India and the West Indies on March 20.
Mr. Srinivasan said, “We have worked within a limited time-span and space. You will get the full picture once the pavilion is complete. We will take up that work after the IPL.”
Gone are the huge pillars that often blocked the view in the old stadium. The light state-of-the-art roof called Quad Conical Geometric Form is held together by cables imported from China. Bird Air, an American firm, is the designer, while engineers from Australia (from Tyio Membrane) have carried out the installation work.
There is more room and space in the stands; the chairs have been imported from Australia. And the entrances are dotted with sleek turnstiles, bought from Austria.
Importantly, ingredients, including CCTV, the latest fire fighting equipment, and emergency exits, enhance the security apparatus. As Srinivasan pointed out, a pathway circling the stadium makes it more accessible for the spectators.
Another feature of the stadium is that the boundary line can be spotted from anywhere in the stands. The stadium can, now, accommodate 38,000 spectators. This will increase to 42,000 once work at the TNCA pavilion and the MCC stand is over. At present, Chepauk sports as many as nine new stands.
These consist of three tiers with the middle one, fully air-conditioned, being the Hospitality Box. Hopkins, England and Natraj & Venkat, Chennai, are the chief architects.
The media box can seat 200 presspersons; the journalists will be supported by Wi-fi, computers, printers, and scanners. The media conference hall can accommodate around 300 persons.
The stands are at a gradient of 36 degrees. By international standards, this is not too steep. The enclosures at the venue in Cape Town have a gradient of 45 degrees.
Of course, with sea breeze flowing into the ground, the players too will receive some respite from humidity. The dynamics of a contest will also be altered; the pacemen could achieve more swing while the spinners have a better chance of getting the ball to drift.
Maintaining the re-constructed stadium, Srinivasan said, would be a massive exercise in itself. “We require a full-fledged team to ensure that the stands remain in the best possible condition.”
The stands gleam even as light bounces off the roofs. Then, a gust of wind refreshes body and mind. Cricket enters a new era at Chepauk.
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is it the same stadium where the practice match happened?
veera thamizhan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_vPpM91G3c&t=120
pona IPL maadhiri salabulajungs, sapplings, spoonlings aatam ellam hub-la indha thadavayum unda?
venkkiraja thambi, neerE mun ninRu idhu mAdhiryAna games nadatthalAmE...Gentleman Subasri mAdhiri
Styris tweets - Tim Southee is joining CSK, kud
i think we have so many bowlers..but he is a good choice..can bat a bit
btw eppo banglore csk matchuku booking open agudhunu edachu idea irukka?
Tim Southee replaces Dougie?
guess yes, coz we are already full on the foreign quota...
Then its better to open with Kulasekara. Southee's over pitched deliveries cost NZ the match yesterday.
I thought he had a very good world cup, in fact even in y'days match he got NZ back in when they were losing the plotQuote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
:( shite, kizhinjidhu!Quote:
Originally Posted by directhit
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New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has been signed up by the Chennai Super Kings franchise for the upcoming IPL season. Former New Zealand coach Steve Rixon, who is currently the fielding coach of the franchise confirmed the news of Southee's signing.
"It's good to have Southee on board, especially coming out of such a great recent tournament [the World Cup]," Rixon told Radio Live. "It's an absolute bonus for us at the moment to be able to get our hands on such a quality player. Tim's recent form over there indicates that he handles those conditions beautifully."
Despite New Zealand's semi-final exit, Southee is currently the third-highest wicket-taker in the World Cup with 18 wickets from eight matches. His inclusion will come as a boost to the Chennai squad who have been hit by the injury to Australian fast bowler Doug Bollinger, who was ruled out of the World Cup for Australia with an ankle injury that could require surgery. Bollinger was a key performer in Chennai's successful IPL and Champions League campaigns last year.
Looks like Upul Tharanga is the latest addition to the CSK team and Andy Bichel is the new bowling coach.
Tharanga how, replacing Bravo ?! nevertheless good choice to partner Vijay
Happy about this part :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
TharangavA? avaru Dilshan pinnAdi oLinjukittu adikkaRadhai ellAM nambi EmARa vENAm.
Tharanga-Vijay combo - CSK urpptudum. I dont know why they are after fringe Lankan players when it has never worked for them - Kapu, Thissara, Thushara...
Andy Bichel appointed Chennai's bowling coach
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former Australia seamer Andy Bichel as their bowling coach, replacing Venkatesh Prasad who has moved to the Kochi Tuskers Kerala franchise. Bichel, 40, was Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling coach in the 2009 IPL, when the team finished bottom of the standings.
Chennai recently roped in New Zealand seamer Tim Southee into their squad. They continue to await news on the injured duo of Dwayne Bravo and Doug Bollinger, who both had to leave the World Cup midway.
He is in for the injured George Bailey.Quote:
Originally Posted by directhit
Chennai Super Kings ride on Dhoni charisma
New Delhi: When Chennai Super Kings picked their team in the 2008 auctions, it was as if they were plucking flowers from a garden in full bloom. Cut to 2011, and they will have a World Cup Champion, Champions League Champion and IPL Champion leading them into the fourth season of the Indian Premier League.
In 2008, they picked up contemporary stars like Dhoni, Mike Hussey, Matthew Hayden, Suresh Raina, Muttiah Muralitharan, etc. and looked the most balanced unit the league could get. After the first-match massacre of a hapless Kings XI team, with a record total of 240 runs, the team seemed to be on track for bigger honours, but there were mid-season jolts. However, Chennai had their set-belts tied and sailed through to the semi-finals - only to be beaten by a magical Rajasthan Royals team in the final of the inaugural event.
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Going into the second season, the expectations were expectedly high. There was obvious hype and collective brilliance of the team ensured they ended second on the league table. But the law of averages got them in the semi-finals and a resurgent Bangalore Royal Challengers were too good for the previous year’s finalists.
By the third season, the chokers’ tag sat amiably on their shoulders. The Chennai Super Kings started their campaign disastrously with early losses but Murali Vijay’s purple patch and Doug Bollinger's near perfect bowling ensured a final berth again.
They knew the match was never going to be easy against a spirited Mumbai Indians' outfit but some bizarre decisions by the opposition and no-nonsense all-round performance by Dhoni's boys put the championship crown on their head. And then they double their silverware collection by winning the Champions League as well.
In the 2011 auctions, CSK took a sensible decision by retaining key performers Dhoni, Albie Morkel, Vijay and Raina while most of the other teams were busy planning a complete make-over. And the new additions to their camp included some proven stars and some intelligent buys; all in all, an intelligent make-up by the champion franchise.
While Dhoni will lead the pack, Vijay, Mike Hussey, Raina and Badrinath will form the core batting line-up.
Albie Morkel, Francois Du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo and Scott Styris are a bunch of all-rounders any team would envy.
Morkel has been an integral part of Chennai’s lower middle order and his lusty hits will be more than handy. Couple it up with his disciplined bowling and ask the South Africans what they missed during this World Cup.
Bravo’s move to CSK is a big boon and his former team Mumbai knows it too well and Du Plessis is talked about in the South African corridors for all good reasons of impeccable talent.
The bowling looks as sharp as the barber’s prized possession. The team of Bill Hilfenhaus, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ravichandran Ashwin and Bollinger/Southee should be good enough to turn the opposition bald.
And with players like Sudeep Tyagi and Shadab Jakati backing up, this will be the team to survive against.
With all the pros of new drafts and old survivors, the con of losing the big Matthew Hayden will be hard to hold down. Haydos is one of the players whose mere presence in the dressing room transpires confidence.
Agree nothing is immortal, but a World Cup-winning captain leading another champion side may just help the Chennai Super Kings conquer yet another peak.
Squad:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c), Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravichandran Ashwin, Subramanium Badrinath, Joginder Sharma, Sudeep Tyagi, Abhinav Mukund, Aniruddha Shrikant, Ganapathi Vignesh, K Vasudevdas, Shadb Jakati, Vijaykumar Yomahesh, (Foreign) Albie Morkel, Michael Hussey, Dwayne Bravo, Doug Bollinger, Scott Styris, Ben Hilfenhaus, Nuwan Kulasekera, Suraj Randiv, George Bailey, Faf du Plessis
Chennai Super Kings stint helped Dhoni tackle Murali: Chandrasekhar
Mumbai: It was a critical decision by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to promote himself ahead of in-form Yuvraj Singh in the batting order during Saturday's World Cup final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium.
He later revealed that it was because of his familiarity with Muttiah Muralitharan that he'd promoted himself above man-of-the-tournament Yuvraj. The Indian skipper, who has captained Muralitharan for three years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings, put his connection to good use in the summit clash denying the Lankan legend any wicket in his last international game.
Former India cricketer VB Chandrasekhar, who is CSK's director of operations, lauded Dhoni's tactical move. "It was a strategic and well-thought decision from Dhoni.
"He knew exactly what he was doing. He wouldn't have batted up the order if a left-arm spinner was bowling. "Dhoni thought he would be the best man to tackle Muralitharan as he has worked closely with him," Chandrasekhar told MiD DAY yesterday.
The gamble payed off as Dhoni thundered his way to a Man of the Match-winning knock of 91 to steer team to a historic victory.
"I have played a lot with Murali and I know his doosra well. He knows it too. I put pressure on him," said Dhoni in his post-match conference.
Chandrasekhar said Dhoni always backs his decision.
"He has taken many such decisions in the past and he has many times been successful. He is an impact player and always backs his decision," said Chandrasekhar.
Tilaknagar Industries Sponsors Chennai Super Kings
Mansion House Brand Official Cheerleader Sponsors for Team CSK for 3 years
Mumbai-based Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. (TI) – leading manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) is now the official cheerleader sponsor of the IPL team Chennai Super Kings. This will entitle TI to leverage its brand – Mansion House to sponsor the cheerleader costumes and also get to brand the podium at all the stadiums where these cheerleaders will get stationed during the IPL matches. The IPL season begins from April 8, 2011.
In addition, the sponsorship will now entitle TI to leverage all of CSK’s brand communications into its marketing initiatives during this period of association as part of the engagement.
“It gives us immense pleasure to be associated with probably the best team in the IPL circuit. We see this engagement as the beginning of a new chapter in our corporate identity and are excited to leverage the association of a 75 year heritage of TI with the reigning superstars of the IPL circuit. I am confident that the engagement will add immense value to our businesses,” said Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director.
About Tilaknagar Industries Ltd: Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. (TI) is an India-based company operating in the alcoholic beverage industry. The Company's products include whisky, brandy, gin, rum and vodka. It currently has more than 40 brands across a diverse range of price and product segments and an ever growing, loyal customer base. TI markets its products across a large number of southern states in India and is gradually assuming a pan-national presence. It also exports its products to Western Africa, the Middle East, the Far East and Caribbean countries. Recently, it has bagged the ‘Best Business Partner of CSD-Liquor Category' Award and ‘World Star Award’.About Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings is a franchise cricket team based in Chennai that plays in the Indian Premier League. The team is captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coached by Stephen Fleming. They are the current holders of the IPL trophy, having won the 2010 Indian Premier League. They were the runners-up of the inaugural season and semi-finalists of the second edition and are the only side to make it to the semi-finals in all the three editions of the tournament. The Super Kings have qualified for two Champions League tournaments, firstly the 2008 edition, although the tournament was subsequently cancelled, and the 2010 tournament of which they became Champions.
http://www.business-standard.com/ind...-kings/431013/
nadakkuradhellaam paattha... namakkum csk'kum edho pona jenmatthu bandham irundhirukkum pola...
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"alcoholic beverage industry" - itha solreengala :mrgreen:Quote:
Originally Posted by SoftSword
paandian: sila visayangala solla mudiyum. sila visayangala solla mudiyaadh.Quote:
Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Annan and Kutti thala reached Chennai... :)
Thalaaaaa!Quote:
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Vaanga Lawmani... IPL ku IPL vanthu darisanam thareenga...
Good News.. Bollinger is fit for IPL :bluejump:
Bollinger proves fitness for IPL
Australian fast bowler Doug Bollinger insists he is fit and ready to play a key role for defending champions Chennai when the Indian Premier League starts this month.
Reports emerged from the subcontinent last week saying Bollinger had not recovered from the foot complaint which forced him to withdraw from Australia's World Cup campaign last month.
The 29-year-old left midway through the tournament with a posterior impingement in his right foot, but he managed to avoid surgery and was able to get through a testing session last Friday to prove his fitness.
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The reports indicated New Zealand's Tim Southee would take Bollinger's place at Chennai - but the fiery left-armer is happy to note the Kiwi will be his teammate, rather than his replacement.
And together they will play a crucial roles in helping Chennai defend their title.
Bollinger admits he is likely to miss their opening two fixtures against Kolkata and the Kings XI Punjab, with a view to being 100 per cent for their third match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
"I had a bowl last Friday and came through the session with no pain at all," Bollinger said.
"Since being back in Australia I've followed my doctor's instructions to the letter and we're really happy with how the ankle has responded.
"All going to plan I hope to be (fit) for game three, if not sooner.
"Last year playing for Chennai was an amazing experience (becoming IPL champions).
"I'm really looking forward to catching up with the boys again and going all out to defend our title."
Guys,
any plans to watch the match live in Stadium? anybidy watched the world cup match in stadium please share your views about the experience, the stands etc..
LM,
How is the stadium? How is the experience of watching a match live? Any idea of the difference between ABC lower (priced 500 Rs)/GHI lower (prices 1200 Rs) stands?
Randiv ready to perform for Dhoni now
CHENNAI: The euphoria (or the disappointment) hasn't died down yet. But all those who gave their hearts out in the World Cup are already getting ready for another challenge ahead - the Indian Premier League.
Suraj Randiv is one of those who got a chance to play the World Cup final in Mumbai on Saturday and came very close to getting the wicket of Gautam Gambhir which could have turned the game in Sri Lanka's favour.
The catch was dropped in the deep, the World Cup was lost, and now the offie has to play under the man who dashed their World Cup dreams - MS Dhoni - for Chennai Super Kings. But Randiv understands that's part-and-parcel of modern-day cricket.
"Dhoni played an excellent innings and we have to take our hats off for the way he approached the game. He is a brilliant player and I am looking forward to playing under him," Randiv told the TOI on Monday from Sri Lanka.
He, along with Nuwan Kulasekara and Upul Tharanga, will join the CSK squad on Tuesday night and will start practising from Wednesday. "It's good that the three of us will be together ...(Muttiah) Muralitharan did great things for CSK over the last three years and now we've to keep the good work going," Randiv said.
The offie, who is being seen as Muralitharan's successor in Sri Lankan cricket circles, is looking to use all the tips that he has got from the legend to help CSK do well in the forthcoming IPL.
"Murali is a magician, I know I am not as good as him. But I know I have a lot of responsibility, both for CSK and for Sri Lanka.
"I had a long chat with Muralitharan on how to go about it in IPL. He has told me how to bowl in grounds where there are short boundaries and where there are long boundaries ... He has told me about bowling at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, which he knows very well. I will surely try to use all those when I go out to bowl in the yellow jersey," Randiv added.
Did Murali say anything after the World Cup final, his last international match in Sri Lankan colours? "We were all sad that we couldn't give Murali the World Cup as a retirement gift ... But then, all of us knew that we tried our best, just that India were better on the night," the offie, who flew in to play the final as a last-minute replacement after Angelo Matthews was ruled out due to an injury.
The team cheered up quite a bit after they reached Colombo on Sunday, where they were greeted by fans. "It was good that the fans acknowledged our efforts. The ovation we got really touched each one of us and spurred us on to do better things for Sri Lanka in the future," Randiv said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...ow/7870807.cms
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