Sachin is the most trusted cricketer and modi is the least!

Sachin Tendulkar has been named India's most trusted person in the cricket arena, whereas IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has been ranked at the bottom.

In a list of 100 most trusted people compiled by Readers' Digest magazine, Sachin figures at the eighth position -- the highest among people related to cricket and next only to chess champion Viswanathan Anand (overall 6th).

In the same list, IPL Chairman Lalit Modi, arguably the most controversial cricket administrator, has been ranked 93rd -- the lowest rank for any cricket-related person in the list.

About Modi being at the tail-end of its Trusted list, Readers' Digest said, "Perhaps it's controversy that still stalks Lalit Modi, cricket administrator and chairman of Indian Premier League, who at 93rd position is the only sports personality to feature amongst the trust list's tail enders."

While Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, ranked 97th, is also related to the field of cricket in his capacity of Chairman of BCCI, but he's more of a politician.

Among people in the list who owe their fame to cricket, Sachin is followed by India captain MS Dhoni at 42nd position in the overall list.

Last week, master blaster Tendulkar dedicated his record unbeaten knock of 200, scored in the one-day against South Africa, to the people of India.

After the match, Sachin thanked his fans and people of India for their support and said: "I dedicate this ton to the people of India. I thank those who supported me and this is indeed a special moment."

Besides cricketers, other sports persons on the list include Viswanathan Anand (6th), shooter Abhinav Bindra (25th), Mahesh Bhupathi (49th), Leander Paes (57th) and Sania Mirza (81st).

IPL 2010 Squad-Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings Players -

Mahender Singh Dhoni– WicketKeeper / Batsman / Captain
Justin Kemp – All Rounder
Parthiv Patel – WicketKeeper / Batsman
Thisara Perera – All Rounder
Suresh Raina – Batsman
Muttiah Muralidaran – Bowler
S Badrinath – Batsman
Mathew Hayden- Batsman
Shadab Jakati – Bowler
Jacob Oram – All Rounder
Sudeep Tyagi – Bowler
Makhaya Ntini – Bowler
Manpreet Gony – Bowler
Murli Vijay – Batsman
R Ashwin – Bowler
L Balaji – Bowler
Hemang Badani – Batsman
Ganapathy Chandrasekhar – Bowler
KB Arun Karthik – Bowler
Thilan Thushara – Bowler
Michael Hussey – Batsman
Albie Morkel – All Rounder
George Bailey – Batsman

IPL in Theaters

Indian Premier League ( IPL 2010 ) will no more be a nightmare for theater owners. Multiplex owners has had no movie takers in the past during the last 2 IPL seasons. But not anymore – viewers will be able to watch IPL 2010 cinema halls next year.

Cinemax Cinemas is the first multiplex chain to sign up with UFO Movies who are technical partners of Entertainment and Sports Direct (ESD) for 34 locations. Mr Sanjay Gaikwad, CEO of UFO Movies said that there may be many more multiplex signing up in the next few days and multiplexes may also have live bands and contests during the 45 days of IPL.

A weekend ticket at a blockbuster in a multiplex cost between Rs. 280 to 380 and the price of IPL match in a multiplex will be the same said Devang Sampat, senior vice president, Cinemax Cinemas.

So Shahrukh Khan lovers will get to watch MS Dhoni on big screen during the exciting season 3 of IPL.

Three wicketkeeper captain in IPL 2010

Indian Premier League 2010 will see three wicketkeepers lead their teams on the field; Adam Gilchrist for the Deccan Chargers, MS Dhoni for the Chennai Super Kings and Kumar Sangakkara for Kings XI Punjab.

Wicketkeepers form an integral part of teams. However inexperienced, they hold a very critical position in the line-up given they are most involved with the game.

A wicketkeeper is best placed to watch all the action – from as close as possible. Be it having a close look at the pitch, observing a batsman’s body language, or helping bowlers identify key areas on the pitch, glovesmen can offer valuable assistance to the bowlers.

A wicketkeeper could also come in handy in helping set fields; in these days of competitive cricket, every run saved is of vital importance. Wicketkeepers can help position fielders correctly, so the chances of batsmen finding the gap are reduced.

For a captain to be successful, he needs two important things – apart from a good team that is. A captain needs to have a keen eye and a sound head, and the three wicketkeeper-captains in the IPL have proven track records at the international level.

Adam Gilchrist, the best wicketkeeper-batsman of our times, led Australia in six Test matches and 17 ODIs with a 74% overall success record. MS Dhoni had a charmed record as Test captain until recently and has an enviable record in ODIs.

Though Sangakkara has only been on the job in the last year, he has shown he has what it takes to be a successful captain.

All three players are keen students of the game, smart thinkers and play the game in the right spirit. They are also the kind of players who believe in leading by example and back their players.

As ODI captain, Gilchrist averages 34.63, Dhoni averages 59.17, while Sangakkara averages 39.16.

In a format like Twenty20, and especially in IPL where players from around the globe share dressing room space, there could be a flood of thoughts from various quarters.

Dhoni, Gilchrist and Sangakkara each have a steady head on their shoulders and are measured in their decision-making.

Good captains don’t react to circumstances immediately, but play their cards at appropriate times. And Dhoni, Gilchrist and Sangakkara have the skill to call the right cards at the right time.

Records as captains in the IPL

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	S/R
Adam Gilchrist	24	762	31.75	141.37
MS Dhoni	30	746	41.44	130.65

Will Dhoni, Gilchrist and Sangakkara pouch the trophy this season? IPL 2010 begins from March 12.
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