IPL In Troubled Waters In Drought-Hit Maharashtra

Three days before the Indian Premier League begins, the Bombay High Court has reprimanded Mumbai Cricket Association for the many litres of water it will use to prepare pitches for the world's richest cricket tournament at a time when large parts of the state are reeling under drought. Defending champions Mumbai Indian start their campaign against debutants Rising Pune Supergiants at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.