IPL-2012,Dinesh Karthik joins Mumbai Indians

The IPL today announced the first transfer of the 2012 Trading window. Dinesh Karthik, wicketkeeper-batsman, will join the Mumbai Indians squad for the 2012 season of the tournament. Karthik was acquired by the Kings XI Punjab in the 2011 IPL auction, and he played in all 14 of Kings XI's matches last season. In the first three seasons of the IPL, he played 42 matches for the Delhi Daredevils.

Nita Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians franchise, commented, "We are very pleased to add a player of Dinesh Karthik's calibre and specific skills to the Mumbai Indians squad as this addition will further strengthen our side.

The owners of Kings XI Punjab said,"Dinesh played an important role for Kings XI Punjab last season, but with our captain Adam Gilchrist donning
the wicketkeeping gloves, we were unable to harness Dinesh's complete potential. Everybody at Kings XI Punjab wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.

"It looks like the 2012 Trading Window will be an active one as the franchises look to revise and strengthen their squads in advance of the Player Auction on 4 February 2012," Rajeev Shukla, Chairman, IPL, said.

IPL Delhi Daredevils hand vice-captaincy to Jayawardena

IPL side Delhi Daredevils have named the vastly-experienced Mahela Jayawardena as Virender Sehwag's deputy for the fifth season of the tournament. The Sri Lankan had also been handed the national captaincy recently.

Making this announcement, Delhi Daredevils' Team Mentor T.A. Sekar said on Wednesday that it was an easy decision to make.

"He has an excellent track record as a leader of men and draws enormous respect from his team-mates," said Sekar, "We are aware of the immense value that Mahela brings to the table and are sure that the team will benefit from his presence in the leadership team.

Sekar said skipper Virender Sehwag had welcomed Jayawardena's choice as vice-captain. "Viru told us that he would find Mahela's experience as a leader very handy. We are confident that they will bring the best out of the squad this season. That will enable us stay competitive through the season - and have the chance to celebrate Mahela's 35th birthday on May 27," he said.

Delhi Daredevils successfully bid for Jayawardena at the IPL Player Auction on February 4 at a price tag of 1.4 million dollars.

He has led Sri Lanka in 11 T20 internationals, 102 one-day internationals and 28 Test matches. Of these, Sri Lanka won eight T20 internationals, 59 one-day internationals - with the showing in the 2007 World Cup being one of the high points - and 15 Test matches.