Yes, I remember reading somewhere as well.. as informed to the writer of
that article by AR himself when he was his co-passenger.. the writer's name
was not revealed..
On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 5:32 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancum...@yahoo.comwrote:
From the official site
http://www.iplt20.com/announcements_detail.php?id=1494
http://www.iplt20.com/announcements_detail.php?id=1494
IPL Awards to honour this season’s best
The inaugural IPL Awards to be held on Friday, 23 April 2010
*Media Release For Immediate Publication*
*[image: IPL Awards]
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*Glittering IPL Awards to honour this season’s best
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*Cricket fans given the opportunity to vote for their favorites*
*Mumbai, April 14, 2010:* Nothing makes India's heart beat collectively
faster like the IPL and to celebrate this year’s stellar tournament, the
best players and performances will be honoured at the inaugural IPL Awards
at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on Friday 23 April 2010.
The glittering awards ceremony will be the perfect entrée to the conclusion
of the tournament, with the best from the DLF IPL to be applauded across 22
categories.
From pure excellence in batting, bowling, fielding, to the most stylish
player, best stadium and commentator, the awards will become a highlight of
the IPL. Innovative categories have also been included with the most
fan-friendly cricketer to be named, and a special award given where each of
the IPL team captains will vote on which retired Indian cricket legend they
would have loved to have in their squad.
IPL Chairman and Commissioner, Lalit Modi said, “IPL has evolved into a
uniting force in world cricket and signaled a new era in sports
entertainment over the past three seasons. The IPL Awards is the crowning
jewel and a fitting event to recognise the best of this season’s
breathtaking tournament.”
IPL continues to set the standard and this event will further confirm our
standing as one of world sports' true innovators.
Host Karan Johar will be joined by special guest co-host Shah Rukh Khan,
with the Bollywood superstar set to take the eight IPL captains out of their
comfort zone in his own unique fashion.
In true IPL style, the evening will be a fusion of cricketing and
entertainment excellence, with some of India’s biggest names, including AR
Rahman, Shilpa Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik, set to
deliver their trademark energy and style.
The awards have been divided into viewers’ and critics’ choice categories,
giving experts and armchair experts alike the chance to decide on who will
walk away with the coveted statuettes.
The critics’ choice awards will be adjudged by the IPL Awards Jury,
comprising Lalit Modi, cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara and
Javagal Srinath, the world’s leading umpire, Simon Taufel, and respected
cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle.
*Media Notes*
*About IPL Awards*
The IPL Awards will be filmed by COLORS and screened at a time to be
confirmed
Fans can vote for their favourites by visiting *IPLT20.com* or*
IPLAwards.com* http://www.iplawards.com/
The IPL Awards will be produced by Cineyug and DNA Networks
*IPL Awards Jury*
Lalit Modi (Chairperson)
Sunil Gavaskar
Brian Lara
Javagal Srinath
Simon Taufel
Harsha Bhogle
*Awards List*
*IPL Jury Awards*
*Viewers’ Choice Awards*
Best Ground
Best Commentator
Best IPL Debutante
Most Fan Friendly Cricketer
Best Stadium Experience
Best Catch
Most Consistent Performer
Best Fielder
Most Dramatic Performance
Most Stylish Player
Best Fielder
Best Captain
Best Bowler
Best Bowler
Best Batsman
Best Batsman
Breakthrough Performance – the breakthrough performances from 2008 and 2009
will also be recognised
*Statistical Awards*
*IPL Captains’ Award*
Maximum Runs Scored in Boundaries
Captains to choose which Indian Cricketing Legend they would want in their
team
Fastest 100
Most Economical Bowler
*IPL Winners*
Presentation to winners of 2008 and 2009 IPL tournaments
