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Key players: Gambhir is Kolkata's top bet. A good start is half the job done, as they say, and if the Indian opener can provide good starts consistently, KKR's chances go up automatically. Brendon McCullum is the team's ticking time bomb. On his day he can destroy any bowling attack. All he needs is consistency. Going by what he has done over the last one year for New Zealand, the team count on him to take this

season by storm.

Kolkata Knight Riders have all the ingredients to win the fifth season of the IPL. They look balanced in all departments, and all they need is inspiration and motivation. The big question is – can their captain Gautam Gambhir inspire and motivate KKR to their first trophy?

Mumbai: Reacting swiftly to reports that Sachin Tendulkar will not play IPL 5 due to a recurring toe injury, the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday said that their captain would be available for the tournament.

"Mumbai Indians' captain Sachin Tendulkar will be joining the in-progress camp at the Wankhede Stadium from March 31 and is fully available for the entire IPL season 5," a statement from the franchise said.

South africa vs New Zealand


Wellington: Morne Morkel took 6 for 23 and Kane Williamson made an unbeaten 102 in an almost one-on-one contest that ended in stalemate as South Africa and New Zealand drew the third Test on Tuesday.

Promoted from his usual role as third seamer to take the new ball, Morkel took all six New Zealand wickets to fall on the final day after South Africa's declaration at 189 for 3 set the home side 389 to win the match and take the series 1-0.