A probe into financial deals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was broad-based on Wednesday with search operations on Multi Screen Media, World Sports Group and Pat Magnarella Management, its event management and broadcast firms in Mumbai, even as a case was registered to investigate the foreign exchange violations by its franchises.

GLAMOROUS GAME: Spectators at the IPL matches have not only been treated to some exciting performances on the field but also have had a chance to interact with star owners like Preity Zinta.

Upset over Kings XI Punjab’s dismal performance in the third edition of the Indian Premier League, Bollywood star and co-owner of the team Preity Zinta on Monday called for “hard decisions” against the players not doing well.

Captain courageous Dhoni smashed his team through to the semis with a belligerent innings against Kings XI

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed a timely innings of 54 in 29 balls to guide his side into the Indian Premier League semi-finals

Dharamsala: Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and asked Kings XI Punjab to bat first

The Indian Premier League made its first visit to Dharamsala but Rohit Sharma's unbeaten half-century helped the Deccan Chargers finally end any lingering hopes the Kings XI Punjab had of making the semi-finals with a five-wicket win.

Dharamsala: Mahela Jayawardene smashed a peerless 93 not out off 62 balls to set the Kings XI Punjab against the Deccan Chargers

Kings XI Punjab speedster Brett Lee's IPL campaign came to an end on Thursday as a fracture in the thumb of his bowling hand forced the Australian fly back home

Back-to-back defeats have virtually thrown Kolkata Knight Riders out of contention for a semifinal spot in the Indian Premier League but coach Dav Whatmore remains hopeful of a miracle turnaround for the team.