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More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Pooran, 29, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, just eight months ahead of the T20 World Cup.

PIX: Juhi goes green with 'Runs to Roots' drive

PIX: Juhi goes green with 'Runs to Roots' drive

Rediff.com24 May 2025

KKR's 'Runs to Roots' returns: KKR Co-owner Juhi Chawla, cricket stars plant first trees of 2025 initiative

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans.

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

He is an acclaimed T20 freelancer but white ball commitments for England is still a priority for Liam Livingstone, one of the world's most destructive batters in the shortest format.

PSL postponed as PCB's efforts to woo UAE fail

PSL postponed as PCB's efforts to woo UAE fail

Rediff.com9 May 2025

PSL postponed on advice PM Sharif: PCB

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Upton, who was a part of the support staff under head coach Gary Kirsten during India's 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning campaign, is currently associated with the national men's hockey team at the ongoing Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar.

Rahul-Athiya are parents to a baby girl!

Rahul-Athiya are parents to a baby girl!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Rahul had not yet joined his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals for the impending birth of his child.

Foreign IPL players head home

Foreign IPL players head home

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"We're deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and the police who made this possible," the RCB statement added.

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

ICC is mulling a dedicated fund of at least US$ 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players' match fee and address the migration of talent to T20 leagues.

Cummins reveals how IPL ended international cricket's monopoly

Cummins reveals how IPL ended international cricket's monopoly

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Cummins agrees that Trent Boult's decision to deny a New Zealand central contract for lucrative T20 league around the world has been in the offing since IPL changed the complexion of the game

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

RCB claimed that CAT's order didn't adhere to the principles of natural justice.

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Wednesday assumed the role of Lucknow Super Giants team mentor.

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Will cooperate with govt and judicial authorities: RCB after stampede FIR against it

The real reason behind Rabada's IPL suspension

The real reason behind Rabada's IPL suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kagiso Rabada, one of world cricket's premier fast bowlers, reportedly tested positive for cocaine earlier this year

Jaiswal-Buttler Hug Wins the Internet

Jaiswal-Buttler Hug Wins the Internet

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Some bonds don't change with the franchise, they last a lifetime'.

Ben Stokes urges ICC to revive Test cricket

Ben Stokes urges ICC to revive Test cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Ben Stokes urged the ICC to do 'something different' to popularise Test cricket.

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Young India batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire to play four matches in the ongoing Rothesay County Championship between June 22 and August 1.

PSL match postponed; English players may return home

PSL match postponed; English players may return home

Rediff.com8 May 2025

PSL match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi rescheduled

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings playing different cricket this season: Prabhsimran Singh

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

'They gave me license to play fearless cricket': Reddy

'They gave me license to play fearless cricket': Reddy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Promising India all-rounder Nitish Reddy, who made a splash with both bat and ball in only his second T20I, on Wednesday credited the team for giving him the licence to play fearless cricket.

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'I can't express my feelings right now. It's unbelievable. Can't imagine scoring back-to-back hundreds, that too in SA. Right now, I can't express my feelings.'

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rashid Khan's commitment towards all aspects of the game make him one of the most sought-after commodities in T20 leagues across the globe, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Uncapped Indians, the secret of Punjab's success: Ponting

Uncapped Indians, the secret of Punjab's success: Ponting

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In an interview to PTI ahead of the IPL play-offs, Ponting covered all areas that got the franchise much-needed success. Excerpts from the interaction.

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a golden run as captain, leading the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals League 2025.

Why cricketers are choosing T20 leagues over national duty

Why cricketers are choosing T20 leagues over national duty

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

England's white ball captain Jos Buttler said he doesn't want to condemn the players who are opting out of national commitments for T20 leagues as he understands their predicament as well.

Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Caught in the heat of his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders's must-win match against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata on Wednesday, Rahane was unaware of Rohit's retirement from Test cricket on the same day.

'Give Me The Respect I Deserve': Zinta

'Give Me The Respect I Deserve': Zinta

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta delivered a fiery response to a sexist remark on social media that bizarrely linked cricketer Glenn Maxwell's underperformance in IPL 2025 to not marrying her.

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The 'Hitman' turns 38! As Rohit Sharma celebrates his birthday, the cricketing world unites to salute a legend

Raghu Sharma replaces Vignesh Puthur at Mumbai Indians

Raghu Sharma replaces Vignesh Puthur at Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Kerala left-arm spinner Puthur has been ruled out due to bone stress reactions in both shins, the franchise said.

Bengaluru Stampede Victim's Earrings Stolen!

Bengaluru Stampede Victim's Earrings Stolen!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The mother of a 14-year-old girl who died in the June 4 stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the IPL victory celebrations of RCB has filed a police complaint, alleging that her daughter's belongings, including a pair of gold earrings, were stolen during the post-mortem.

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli lifts IPL title finally -- No. 18 meets destiny on the 18th year

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay his hands on an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings.

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'One of the things I love about Virat's thought process on the game is, it is always the aggressive option.'

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant will be entering a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL)career when he takes over as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

Uncapped South African replaces Rana at Rajasthan Royals

Uncapped South African replaces Rana at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals have named young wicketkeeper Lhuan-dre Pretorius from South Africa as a replacement for injured Nitish Rana for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

'We'll do it for Virat': RCB captain's promise

'We'll do it for Virat': RCB captain's promise

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Rajat Patidar understands what it would mean for the team to win the coveted Indian Premier League title for one of country's bonafide cricket legends.

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been left supremely impressed by the quality of youngsters in the Punjab Kings squad as well as the Indian T20 set up on the sidlelines of the IPL.

Rinku is batting too low down the order: Dada

Rinku is batting too low down the order: Dada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Asked whether he supports home advantage in the IPL, Ganguly gave a measured response.

KKR pacer Harshit gets Starc praise

KKR pacer Harshit gets Starc praise

Rediff.com27 May 2024

He mentioned that this year's IPL will help him in preparing for the T20 World Cup in West Indies starting June 1.