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Harish Kotian

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

Stories by Harish Kotian

Gambhir: India will be a top side at World Cup

Gambhir: India will be a top side at World Cup

Rediff.com   14 May 2019

'India has the best bowling attack they have ever had at any World Cup.' 'They have the best fast bowler in the world in Jasprit Bumrah and then they have got Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who looks good, (Mohammed) Shami looks good.'

IPL 12: Best of the Best

IPL 12: Best of the Best

Rediff.com   13 May 2019

Harish Kotian picks his top performers in IPL 2019.

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Rediff.com   11 May 2019

Chennai Super Kings's experience proved to be the difference in the all-important IPL Qualifier 2 game against a young Delhi Capitals.

Cuteness Alert! Rohit bonds with daughter Samaira

Cuteness Alert! Rohit bonds with daughter Samaira

Rediff.com   8 May 2019

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrated his team finishing top of the IPL league standings with his daughter Samaira and wife Ritika, in Mumbai on Sunday.

Turning Point: Chahar turns it Mumbai's way

Turning Point: Chahar turns it Mumbai's way

Rediff.com   8 May 2019

Rahul Chahar's brilliant spell of 2/14 helped Mumbai Indians crush Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets to enter the IPL final.

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar believe that the T20 Mumbai League will benefit the youngsters in the city and also them give them an opportunity to catch the attention of the IPL teams.

Turning Point: Hardik's opening spell

Turning Point: Hardik's opening spell

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

Hardik Pandya picked up 2/20 to help Mumbai Indians cruise to a 9 wicket win and finish top of THE IPL standings.

Can Hardik do a Yuvraj at 2019 World Cup?

Can Hardik do a Yuvraj at 2019 World Cup?

Rediff.com   3 May 2019

India's hero at the 2011 World Cup believes Hardik Pandya will be the one to watch out for in the 2019 World Cup.

Turning Point: Bumrah's Super Over

Turning Point: Bumrah's Super Over

Rediff.com   3 May 2019

A brilliant showing in the Super Over, in which he conceded just 8 runs, helped Mumbai Indians clinch a thrilling victory to qualify for the play-offs.

Turning point: Dhoni to the fore!

Turning point: Dhoni to the fore!

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's late cameo and his brilliant glovework helped Chennai Super Kings crush Delhi Daredevils by 90 runs.

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

'Good performance in any format is good because it is confidence.' 'The striking of the ball, when it hits the bat and creates that sound that to me is confidence.' 'So, that sound will give a lot of confidence and I feel if you are confident in any format that is what matters.'

Turning point: How Rajasthan's bowlers turned the tide...

Turning point: How Rajasthan's bowlers turned the tide...

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2019

Sunrisers Hyderabad looked racing towards a huge total before the Rajasthan Royals bowlers staged a superb comeback in the final few overs.

How Delhi turned its fortunes around

How Delhi turned its fortunes around

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2019

'We knew these youngsters could turn out to be match-winners and we waited patiently for the last three years because success doesn't come overnight, it takes time.'

Turning Point: Parag's Royal showing at Eden...

Turning Point: Parag's Royal showing at Eden...

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2019

Playing only his fourth IPL game, the 17-year-old from Assam showed great resolve and maturity to script Rajasthan Royals's majestic turnaround at Eden Gardens.

Turning Point: AB's assault flattens Kings XI

Turning Point: AB's assault flattens Kings XI

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2019

Courtesy of AB de Villiers's late blitz, RCB smashed as many as 64 runs from the last three overs to finish on a huge 202 for three in their 20 overs.

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

'When you meet Rahul Gandhi, you will know he is definitely the right guy to lead this country.'

Turning Point: Parthiv steals the show from Dhoni

Turning Point: Parthiv steals the show from Dhoni

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

The Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper stole the show from the Chennai Super Kings glovesman with a crucial match-winning run-out off the final ball of the match.

Turning point: Lamicchane's double blow

Turning point: Lamicchane's double blow

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2019

The young Nepal leg-spinner picked 3/40 including the wickets of Kings XI Punjab's dangerous opening duo of Chris Gayle and K L Rahul.

Bumrah, Bhuvi, Shami key to India's WC hopes

Bumrah, Bhuvi, Shami key to India's WC hopes

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2019

'Bumrah is a class act.' 'Bhuvneshwar makes the ball move and that is why he will be successful over in England.'

Check out Gayle's 'Butter Chicken Body'

Check out Gayle's 'Butter Chicken Body'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2019

Universe Boss reveals his love for Indian cuisine via his quirky Instaposts.