South African may arrive late

Cricinfo reports that South Africans may arrive late for IPL due to their involvement in the Standard Bank Pro20 matches in South Africa.  They are unlikely to participate in the IPL till April 25th. So Chennai Super Kings is expected to miss the services of Albie Morkel and Makhaya Ntini for the first two IPL matches. :-(

Jacob Oram available for 4 matches

Five New Zealand players, signed with the Indian Premier League, have been given permission by New Zealand board to miss the opening two matches of the England tour. This is great news for Chennai Super Kings fans since Jacob Oram is in great form these days. And this decision by New Zealand Cricket board means he will be available for the first four matches played by Chennai Super Kings. Now, my only wish is that he makes a quick recovery from his hip problem and be fit enough to play all the four matches for Chennai Super Kings. Chennai Super Kings squad would be surely strengthened by the presence of a player of his caliber.

News Source: Cricinfo