Dubai: Kevin Pietersen has lifted the lid on the injury that has kept him out of Delhi Daredevils's first two games.
The (former) England batsman posted this picture (below) on Instagram, along with the tweet.
This is why I've missed a couple games... http://t.co/hNWj0kwePo— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) April 20, 2014
Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc of the Royal Challengers Bangalore took some well-earned down time by the hotel swimming pool, or at least we think this is him:
2 very good wins by the @RCBTweets boys to start the IPL with everyone contributing!.. Now to recharge by the pool… pic.twitter.com/rTiNFTCylH— Mitch Starc (@mstarc56) April 20, 2014
Starc's RCB teammate AB de Villiers, who played a star roll in the win over Mumbai Indians on Saturday, had a different idea of how to spend his free time in Dubai:
My view while having breakfast this AM. Round at the Els Club in a while. @TheBig_Easy pic.twitter.com/uEjGeOpWin— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) April 20, 2014
However, for fellow South African Jacques Kallis of the Kolkata Knight Riders, the day off cricket meant some retail therapy in Dubai Mall (or something like that!):
I cant look. Easter Sunday in Dubai Mall with my shopoholic girl @KimRivalland. Somebody come save me. Hehe pic.twitter.com/rQa6O7gy3q— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) April 20, 2014
Back to cricketing matters, and a sight that strikes fear into the hearts of batsmen throughout the IPL from the official Mumbai Indians Twitter feed:
5 wickets from 2 matches... Our Slinga is hitting the timber and is delivering like always! #DilSeMI #MI pic.twitter.com/kY2uKlxZ1w— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 20, 2014
Sunrisers Hyderabad were also all about business, getting some time in the nets at the ICC Academy in Dubai:
The boys practicing hard, gearing up for the next game against @lionsdenkxip #RiseUp #NeverSayDie pic.twitter.com/ysxpTIxhQY— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 20, 2014
While RCB owner Vijay Mallya was in a happy (and, dare we say, slightly smug?) mood following his side's two wins from two matches so far:
I feel so proud of the RCB Team. I made some tough decisions at the IPL auction. But ably assisted I am delighted with this squad.— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) April 19, 2014
And Ross Taylor was delighted to see his Delhi Daredevils side get a win on the board against Kolkata Knight Riders:
Great to get our 1st win @DelhiDaredevils in #IPL7. Awesome batting from DK and @jpduminy21 tonight. #ApneMunde— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) April 19, 2014
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