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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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Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com   1 days ago

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

Help Gill Pick India's Playing XI For Leeds Test

Help Gill Pick India's Playing XI For Leeds Test

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the first Test against England?

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

Rediff.com   3 days ago

India's young guns are fearless and mentally hardened by the IPL exposure. But true mettle will be tested when adversity strikes -- and this time, there will be no Kohli to stir up the crowd, no Rohit to deliver a captaincy masterstroke, and no Ashwin to conjure wickets out of nowhere.

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2025

Sai Sudharsan upstaged some of the world's top batters as he topped the run scoring charts, while Prasidh Krishna was the most successful bowler of the season.

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2025

This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.

5 Reasons For RCB's Dream Run

5 Reasons For RCB's Dream Run

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

RCB's success so far in IPL 2025 hasn't just rested on Kohli and Hazlewood.

Titans In Turmoil: Major Concerns Ahead Of Playoffs

Titans In Turmoil: Major Concerns Ahead Of Playoffs

Rediff.com   26 May 2025

Was it complacency or a case of easing off after securing qualification?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Rediff.com   25 May 2025

All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

The fortunes of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals changed quite dramatically after their clash on April 13, when MI held their nerve in a tense finish to pull off a remarkable win.

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

Rediff.com   21 May 2025

'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Rediff.com   19 May 2025

Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.

'Off The Field Kohli Is Very Chilled Out'

'Off The Field Kohli Is Very Chilled Out'

Rediff.com   16 May 2025

'The 2018 series win in Australia stands out in his captaincy.'

Dayal Denies Dhoni Again!

Dayal Denies Dhoni Again!

Rediff.com   4 May 2025

The young left-arm pacer held his nerve in a tense finish to bowl RCB to a narrow two-run victory in a high-scoring game.

The Shepherd Who Slayed The Super Kings

The Shepherd Who Slayed The Super Kings

Rediff.com   4 May 2025

Romario Shepherd's breathtaking knock didn't just revive RCB's fortunes in the match, it may well have reignited his IPL career.

Boult-Bumrah Blitz Blows Rajasthan Royals Away

Boult-Bumrah Blitz Blows Rajasthan Royals Away

Rediff.com   2 May 2025

The two pacers have played a crucial role in MI's winning run of six matches in a row, having picked up 17 wickets between them in the last three games.

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com   2 May 2025

The last time MI won six in a row, they went on to lift the IPL trophy -- in 2017.

Historic! Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to hit IPL century

Historic! Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to hit IPL century

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans.

Bosch's Special IPL Debut on Brother's Birthday

Bosch's Special IPL Debut on Brother's Birthday

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2025

Raised by his mother Karen-Anne, Corbin and his younger brother Eathan, who also plays for South Africa, pursued cricket in honour of their late father's legacy.