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SKY Fails Again: IPL 2026 Turns Sour

SKY Fails Again: IPL 2026 Turns Sour

Rediff.com   3 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav, known for his explosive batting, is facing a tough time in IPL 2026, failing to convert starts into significant scores. His inconsistency is a concern, especially after a similar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. At 35, the pressure is mounting on the Indian Premier League star.

Rayudu decodes KL Rahul's aggressive shift after DC's record chase

Rayudu decodes KL Rahul's aggressive shift after DC's record chase

Rediff.com   2 May 2026

Ambati Rayudu praises KL Rahul's aggressive mindset and improved strike rate in IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals complete a record 226-run chase against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill Trolls RCB With Cheeky Post

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill Trolls RCB With Cheeky Post

Rediff.com   2 May 2026

Shubman Gill is winning hearts with his witty social media presence and playful interactions with Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler.

IPL 2026: Dhoni, Rohit, SKY: Image That Defines Indian Cricket

IPL 2026: Dhoni, Rohit, SKY: Image That Defines Indian Cricket

Rediff.com   2 May 2026

M S Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav together captures the legacy of Indian T20 cricket.

IPL 2026: Dhoni skips CSK matches to avoid distraction: Hussey

IPL 2026: Dhoni skips CSK matches to avoid distraction: Hussey

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey has said Mahendra Singh Dhoni chose not to attend IPL 2026 matches to keep the focus on the team.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal hits first-ball six, joins elite list of batters

IPL 2026: Jaiswal hits first-ball six, joins elite list of batters

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal entered an exclusive club after hitting a six off the first ball of the IPL match against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. He became only the fifth batter in the league's history to achieve the feat.

IPL 2026: Batting collapse, lack of partnerships hurt RCB's chances vs GT, admits Karthik

IPL 2026: Batting collapse, lack of partnerships hurt RCB's chances vs GT, admits Karthik

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised his team's attitude and bowling effort despite a five-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Sign RS Ambrish As Injury Replacement

Sunrisers Hyderabad Sign RS Ambrish As Injury Replacement

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

Srikkanth Questions Bumrah's Tactics Amid Lean Run

Srikkanth Questions Bumrah's Tactics Amid Lean Run

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

Jasprit Bumrah faces scrutiny in IPL 2026 as Krishnamachari Srikkanth questions his tactics, while Kieron Pollard backs the MI pacer to bounce back.

Bishop, Mukund question Holder's controversial catch

Bishop, Mukund question Holder's controversial catch

Rediff.com   1 May 2026

Ian Bishop and Abhinav Mukund question the legality of Jason Holder's catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar, saying there was enough evidence to rule it not out.

Our Soldier: Shastri Hails Pujara's Role In BGT Wins

Our Soldier: Shastri Hails Pujara's Role In BGT Wins

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has praised Cheteshwar Pujara for his key role in India's historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy wins in Australia, saying the achievement was "as good as winning the World Cup."

Shreyas Iyer joins Mumbai Falcons as face of F1 sim racing push

Shreyas Iyer joins Mumbai Falcons as face of F1 sim racing push

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has named Shreyas Iyer as the brand ambassador for its Formula 1 programme in India.

IPL 2026: 'Is he AI?' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shocks cricket world

IPL 2026: 'Is he AI?' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shocks cricket world

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

The extraordinary performance of 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has sparked speculation about whether his talent is natural or aided by artificial intelligence.

IPL 2026: What's Aamir And Son Junaid Doing At Wankhede?

IPL 2026: What's Aamir And Son Junaid Doing At Wankhede?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

Aamir Khan and his son Junaid Khan were seen at Wankhede Stadium enjoying the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Junaid is promoting his upcoming film 'Ek Din'.

IPL 2026: Did MI's DRS error seal their fate vs SRH early

IPL 2026: Did MI's DRS error seal their fate vs SRH early

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2026

A missed DRS call proved costly for Mumbai Indians as Travis Head capitalised to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to a comfortable victory in their IPL 2026 clash.

Pulisic swaps boots for cricket bat in RCB-AC Milan crossover

Pulisic swaps boots for cricket bat in RCB-AC Milan crossover

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

Christian Pulisic and Virat Kohli headline a unique RCB-AC Milan crossover, exchanging jerseys and sports in a global campaign blending cricket, football and fan culture.

IPL 2026: RR Captain Parag Caught Vaping in Dressing Room?

IPL 2026: RR Captain Parag Caught Vaping in Dressing Room?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced online appearing to show him using a vape in the dressing room during an IPL match against Punjab Kings. The video has sparked debate due to regulations prohibiting smoking and vaping in stadium areas and India's ban on e-cigarettes.

Sooryavanshi eclipses Russel to become fastest to reach 400 IPL runs in a season

Sooryavanshi eclipses Russel to become fastest to reach 400 IPL runs in a season

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to rewrite records in the Indian Premier League 2026, becoming the fastest player to reach 400 runs in a single edition.

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer turns criticism into strength with hard work, new mindset

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer turns criticism into strength with hard work, new mindset

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says doubts about his ability to handle short-pitched bowling pushed him to improve his game.

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson's century, Punjab Kings' record 265 chase, Rinku Singh's Super Over heroics and standout knocks from KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli headline an action-packed Week 4 of IPL 2026.