Rahul Dravid
May 26 2009, Sreelata Yellamrazu

Once again it appeared to be a case of pressure undoing the more favoured team of the two. Favourites Delhi Daredevils once again tasted defeat in the semi finals as the Deccan Chargers went through in the first IPL 2 semi final. The second...

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