Sourav Ganguly elected Captain of KKR in IPL Season 3

Sourav Ganguly is finally elected as Captain of KKR in IPL Season 3. Former captain Brendon McCullum decided to opt for national duty over cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), former India captain Sourav Ganguly will again take charge of the struggling Kolkata outfit for the IPL season three. Sourav Ganguly led the side in the inaugural edition of Indian Premier League in 2008. But he was unceremoniously ousted by the KKR think-tank led by former coach John Buchanan just before the start of the second edition in 2009.

Six New Zealand cricketers including skipper Daniel Vettori and vice-captain Brendon McCullum have signed the new contracts for the 2009-10 season, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday. The players, who represent their respective teams in the lucrative Indian Premier League were given extra time to make a decision as their was a clash in the schedule of the IPL and the players’ national commitments. Other players to have signed the contract include Kyle Mills, Jesse Ryder, Jacob Oram and Ross Taylor. IPL’s third season will start from March next year will clash with the schedule of Australia’s tour of New Zealand.