David Hussey will not play for Nottinghamshire this season after being instructed to rest by Cricket Australia.
Sourav Ganguly blasted 91 from 57 balls during the Kolkata Knight Riders' 23-run victory over the Deccan Chargers.
The Kolkata Knight Riders defended a total of 129-7 to claim a five-run victory over the Bangalore Royal Challengers.
Nottinghamshire have agreed a compensation payment with David Hussey so the Australian can play in the IPL.
Stephen Fleming's parting gift to the county was a place back in Division One - now Chris Read will try to keep them there.
Nottinghamshire have moved quickly to plug the gap left by David Hussey by signing Australian batsman Adam Voges on a short-term deal.
Mick Newell has called for the ICC to allocate a time-slot in the cricket calendar to accommodate the Indian Premier League.
Nottinghamshire are hopeful David Hussey will play for them this summer, despite him joining the Indian Premier League.
David Hussey is on the brink of a first ODI start for Australia's CB Series clash against India at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Michael and David Hussey and have both been named in Australia's Twenty20 squad.
Nottinghamshire has tied batsman David Hussey down to a new two-year contract at Trent Bridge.
Graeme Hick has been crowned Champion of the 2007 Sky Sports Sixes League.
In his skysports.com blog, Ryan Sidebottom insists spirits are still high in the England squad.
Yuvraj Singh has his sights set on a top-three spot in our International Sixes League.
Tristan Holme looks at whether Australia's Test series defeat in India has hindered Ashes preparations.