’It’s been a long time coming’, says Rassie van der Dussen on his opportunity to play in the IPL
Johannesburg - Like his journey into international cricket, the road to the Indian Premier League was a long one for Rassie van der Dussen.
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IPL auction took off with Dhoni; battle for Pollard in 2010 saw extraordinary bidding: Richard Madley
Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and as the mega auction is just upon us, it is fair to reflect on how the very first auction fared way back in 2008 and how it all started for the cash-rich league. EX-IPL auctioneer Richard Madley has opened up on how it was like to get associated with the tournament back in the day. Madley took charge of the IPL auctions every season from the inception of the league till 2018. From the 2019 season, he was replaced by Hugh Edmeadas. In an interaction with ANI, Madley opened up on his thoughts about the IPL, bidding wars for players, and what he made of MS Dhoni being picked up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) way back in 2008. "When I was first approached to advise on the formatting of the inaugural Player Auction in February 2008, I was providing technical advice on auction law - including the rules and regulations. I had always wanted to visit India but never had the opportunity to do so. Being invited to conduct that first auction gave me the opportunity to see firsthand the passion shown for cricket," Madley told ANI. "No one had any idea that in the ballroom of The Oberoi Hilton, Mumbai on February 20th, 2008 that the world of cricket would change forever. The atmosphere was electric in the auction room that day as player after player came under my hammer. Technology was limited just 14 years ago and there was no Twitter or Instagram. No one thought of recording me selling MS Dhoni for USD 1.5 million. Mobile phones were banned at the auction but mine didn't even have a camera," he added.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s career records in focus after England omission
James Anderson and Stuart Broad have both been left out of England’s Test squad to tour the West Indies next month.
How James Anderson and Stuart Broad rank against other bowling partnerships
England have left out James Anderson and Stuart Broad from their Test squad to tour the West Indies next month.
England Test team: James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s career records in focus after omission
James Anderson and Stuart Broad have both been left out of England’s Test squad to tour the West Indies next month.
'Chargrilled' chops returned at Curry Mile restaurant for being 'burned' - are they?
The clue is in the name, but still, some folks can be a bit particular about their lamb chops.
Pat Cummins says Australia did not have issues with Justin Langer's style
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has said the players never had an issue with recently departed head coach Justin Langer's «intensity», but believes the team would benefit from a «more collaborative» approach.
Former Auctioneer Narrates Story Of IPL's "First Bidding War" For MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is considered by many to be Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) most successful player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter will be captaining CSK once again in IPL 2022 after being retained by the franchise. Having led CSK to four IPL titles, he will be once again hoping to impress in the upcoming season. Ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, former IPL auctioneer Richard Madley shared an interesting story on how Dhoni started "the first bidding war" in the tournament's auction history, with CSK buying the former captain for 1.5 million dollars. In a candid conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin, Madley opened up about the inaugural IPL 2008 auction. He also spoke about how buying Shane Warne was a "smart move" by Rajasthan Royals (RR), who won the 2008 edition.