Delhi Daredevils players will wear blue ribbons during their Indian Premier League matches to support UNICEF's initiative to protect and empower the girl child in India.

India's young speedster Umesh Yadav on Tuesday said that it was Sachin Tendulkar who encouraged him to work on a "surprise delivery" to bring about more variety in his bowling.

Back home, they are bankers, school teachers or dancers. But many young women have come to India from foreign shores like Ukraine, Russia, Belgium and Norway as cheerleaders for the Indian Premier League (IPL), attracted not by the money but by the country's culture and tradition.

Welcoming Yuvraj Singh on his return to the country, Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag on Monday said he will personally meet his India teammate this week and inquire about his health.

Pop star Katy Perry, who is set to perform at the opening of the fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, says she is honoured to be in the country.

Well aware that big knocks in the IPL would put the spotlight on them, Deccan Chargers' young batsmen such as Shikhar Dhawan are aiming to put their best foot forward in the cash-rich event starting April 4.

The Indian Premier League has decided to crack down on chucking and has asked the umpires to apply the relevant laws strictly to deal with bowlers with illegal actions.

Back on home turf after a comprehensive victory in their previous match, Rajasthan Royals would start firm favourites when they take on the struggling Deccan Chargers in an IPL match on Tuesday.

Deccan Chargers skipper Kumar Sangakkara says it requires "exceptional skill" to execute the switch-hit and he is certain that the much talked-about controversial shot will soon be up for discussion in the ICC meetings.

Mumbai Indians player Munaf Patel was on Tuesday docked 25 percent of his match fee and his captain Harbhajan Singh handed a warning for breach of IPL Code of Conduct for having a heated and prolonged argument with the umpires during their side's match against Deccan Chargers.