The Wanderers to host eight DLF Indian Premier League ties

Announcing this,Chairman and Commissioner, Indian Premier League - Mr. Lalit Modi said, “We are extremely pleased with the co-operation of the Gauteng Cricket Board and in particular the assistance received from their CEO - Mr. Alan Kourie. With this amicable resolution, I am glad the fans in Johannesburg will now be able to witness the cricket carnival that is the Season 2009 of the DLF Indian Premier League. The Grand Final will definitely be worthy of being hosted in the bull-ring one of the best cricket stadia in the world.”

Mr. Alan Kourie, CEO, Guateng Cricket Board further added, “We are happy and proud to have reached an amicable resolution with the DLF Indian Premier League - as it now clears the way for hosting the business end of one of the best cricketing leagues in the world. Gauteng cricket fans will now be able to witness some truly amazing cricketers in action at our very own Wanderers Stadium. I believe the Grand Final of Season 2009 in South Africa will be an exciting experience for all of us, especially if the inaugural ceremony and the cricket that preceded it was anything to go by.”

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will see six action packed league games from May 2nd to May 19th and the Semi Finals on May 23rd with the Grand Final on May 24th 2009.

Tickets for all the games at Wanderers will now be available online starting tomorrow i.e. Thursday, April 23rd at www.computicket.com - the official online destination for tickets to the DLF Indian Premier League's Season 2009 in South Africa.