Chennai Super Kings gives 'appy' news to Android users

BANGALORE, INDIA: 'Welcome to the Lions Den!' roars a Google Play app notification on the new Android app of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), an Indian Premier League (IPL) team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

"The Chennai Super Kings Android App is here. It is the smartest and easiest way for you to keep yourself updated on the latest news from your favourite IPL team - Chennai Super Kings," it further informs.

By downloading the app, users and fans can buy tickets for CSK home matches, shop for online official merchandise and browse exclusive picture galleries of team events and practice sessions, says the Google Play notification.

Furthermore, one is assured that s/he can read the latest news, get to know the team better through exclusive interviews and in-depth player profiles, check match schedules and scores as well as team and player standings, and even brush up on match statistics.

" target="_blank">CSK has won two consecutive IPL editions in 2010 and 2011 and has been a finalist in 2008 and 2012, while being a semi-finalist in 2009 - the only team to have done so in the premier Twenty20 tournament.

Are you going to follow your favorite team on your Android device, after a long wait for the app?