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Harish Kotian

Harish Kotian writes on cricket and sports. You can e-mail the author at harishk@rediff.co.in

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Roy, Rana End KKR's Losing Run!

Roy, Rana End KKR's Losing Run!

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2023

KKR relieved to finally get back to winning ways with a 21-run victory against RCB.

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2023

Hardik's calm demeanour on the field as captain reminds many of Captain Cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whom the Baroda all-rounder considers one of his mentors.

Did Rahul Go To Sleep In The Final Overs?

Did Rahul Go To Sleep In The Final Overs?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2023

One wondered whether Rahul had gone to sleep for a few overs as the situation came down to 12 from the final over.

Who Says IPL Is A Young Man's Game?

Who Says IPL Is A Young Man's Game?

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2023

The top four run-getters in IPL 2023 -- Faf du Plessis (38), David Warner (36), Virat Kohli (34) and Jos Buttler (32) -- are all above 30.

Turning Point: Delhi Seal Deal In Powerplays

Turning Point: Delhi Seal Deal In Powerplays

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals ended their IPL 2023 campaign following a nervy four-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi on Thursday.

Turning Point: MI's Opening Stand

Turning Point: MI's Opening Stand

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2023

Rohit-Kishan posted 65 runs for the opening wicket from just 29 balls.

Top Performer: Venkatesh Iyer!

Top Performer: Venkatesh Iyer!

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2023

Venkatesh Iyer has smashed his way to the top of the IPL 2023 run scoring charts with 234 runs from five matches, at a strike rate of 170.

Top Performer: The Hitman's Back

Top Performer: The Hitman's Back

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma ended his barren spell with the bat as Mumbai Indians edged Delhi Capitals off the final ball of the match.

Turning Point: Delhi Capitals' Stunning Collapse

Turning Point: Delhi Capitals' Stunning Collapse

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2023

Delhi lost their last five wickets for seven runs in 10 balls.

Top Performer: Pooran Power Floors RCB

Top Performer: Pooran Power Floors RCB

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2023

Nicholas Pooran's whirlwind 62 from 19 balls powered Lucknow Super Giants to a memorable one-wicket victory off the last ball against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Turning Point: DK's Fumble

Turning Point: DK's Fumble

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2023

Lucknow Super Giants clinched a memorable one-wicket victory off the final ball against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring thriller.

Top Performers: Buttler, Jaiswal Power Royals

Top Performers: Buttler, Jaiswal Power Royals

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler smashed half-centuries to steer Rajasthan Royals to an easy 57-run victory while consigning Delhi Capitals to their third straight loss.

Turning Point: Boult's Brace Derails Delhi

Turning Point: Boult's Brace Derails Delhi

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2023

Trent Boult's double wicket maiden helped Rajasthan Royals rout Delhi Capitals.

Top Performer: Thakur, Knight in Shining Armour

Top Performer: Thakur, Knight in Shining Armour

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2023

Shardul Thakur played the innings of his life to power his new team Kolkata Knight Riders to a thumping 81-run victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL match on Thursday.

Turning Point: Thakur-Rinku's Fightback!

Turning Point: Thakur-Rinku's Fightback!

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2023

The duo put on 103 runs for the sixth wicket from just 45 balls to turn the match on its head.

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2023

Batting great Gundappa Viswanath recalls his memories of Salim Durani.

Turning Point: Boult's Double Strike

Turning Point: Boult's Double Strike

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2023

Trent Boult's double wicket maiden first over saw Rajasthan Royals humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs in the IPL 2023 match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Top Performer: Buttler's Royal Treat

Top Performer: Buttler's Royal Treat

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler's whirlwind half-century set the tone for Rajasthan Royals' emphatic 72 run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Top Performers: Gill, Rashid Give Titans Winning Start

Top Performers: Gill, Rashid Give Titans Winning Start

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2023

Shubman Gill's fiery knock and Rashid Khan's superb all-round showing took Gujarat Titans to victory in the IPL 2023 opening match against the Chennai Super Kings.