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Depleted MI face stiff task against spin-heavy CSK

Depleted MI face stiff task against spin-heavy CSK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the Chepauk as well as recent record against Mumbai Indians sans Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, when the two sides face each other in their Indian Premier League campaign opener in Chennai on Sunday.

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Which batter impressed most at the Wankhede on Monday? Vote!

Catalyst behind defence sector stocks regaining ground

Catalyst behind defence sector stocks regaining ground

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

After lagging behind the broader market over the past three and six months, defence sector stocks have regained ground, reversing their performance from the past month. Concerns about slowing order inflows, execution hurdles, supply chain disruptions, and high valuations had weighed on the sector.

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee's glass ceiling to become the organisation's first female and first African president in its 130-year history.

Rabada will consider SA's captaincy if offered

Rabada will consider SA's captaincy if offered

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

The world of cricket is increasingly becoming data-driven but Rabada believes that numbers and analytics is for reference with a player like him intrinsically trusting his gut.

Focus on skippers Pant, Patel as LSG, DC face off in Vizag

Focus on skippers Pant, Patel as LSG, DC face off in Vizag

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

With their respective leaders switching camps and squads undergoing major overhauls, both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, under new captains, will be eager to make a strong start to their IPL campaign when they face off in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

South African pace bowling legend Allan Donald has hinted at the possibility of two new franchises joining the SA20 league in the near future.

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith couldn't hide his emotions while recalling their work in the early days that paved the way for the entry of six IPL franchises in the league.

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

South Africa opening batter Matthew Breetzke broke a 47-year-old record when he made the highest score on ODI debut with 150 in a losing effort against New Zealand in a Tri-Nations match.

KKR Vs RR: Who Batted Best? Vote!

KKR Vs RR: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Chasing 152 could have been tricky but KKR Opener Quinton de Kock got stuck in and guided the team to victory.

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'It was great to have the Indian roots reflected in full force.'

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

South African legend AB de Villiers has mooted the idea of a women's SA20 league, as the success of the men's version across the three editions has given them a "model and recipe" to follow.

'We Are The RRR'

'We Are The RRR'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'Post COVID, people are much more enthusiastic about going to concerts.' 'The live music scenario has suddenly become very relevant to people's lives.' 'They see that it is cooked on the spot.'

South African player's inspirational comeback story

South African player's inspirational comeback story

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

David Bedingham said it is a dream to score a hundred in front of friends and family as he owes them a lot.

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Phillips' remarkable reach and agility on the field can be attributed to genes and his stint as a gymnast in his younger days.

Advantage India as Australia, SA grapple with uncertainty

Advantage India as Australia, SA grapple with uncertainty

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The outcome of the last group match between India and New Zealand on Sunday will determine if Australia or South Africa will face Rohit Sharma and Co in Dubai.

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Ryan Peake, a former member of an outlawed motorcycle gang who served five years in jail for assault, hit a five-under-par 66 to win the 104th edition of the New Zealand Open by a shot in Queenstown on Sunday.

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

WTC Final can drive resurgence of cricket in SA: Rhodes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

South Africa's run to the WTC final has been driven by their dominant performances, especially at home. In those matches, their potent pace attack, featuring Kagiso Rabada (37 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 19.8) and Marco Jansen (29 wickets in 7 matches), has proved to be a game changer.

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.

Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants eye improved batting effort

Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants eye improved batting effort

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, have been heavily reliant on Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who has been their standout performer.

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebration in the national capital as the Chief Guest, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Keen to capitalise on the growing geopolitical support from African nations after the recently concluded G20 Summit, India is working with the African Union to hold the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit later this year in Kenya's Nairobi, sources said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the mega meet along with as many as 50 African leaders, they added. First held in New Delhi in 2008, the India-Africa Forum Summit marked India's initial diplomatic efforts to seek a comprehensive partnership with the African bloc of nations as a whole, at a time when China had begun its own outreach.

Rohit Is A True Friends To Fans

Rohit Is A True Friends To Fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

Smriti, Deepti in ICC XI; no Indian men in ODI team

Smriti, Deepti in ICC XI; no Indian men in ODI team

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The all-star team announced by the ICC features four players from Sri Lanka, three each from Pakistan and Afghanistan and one from the West Indies.

How South African spinners stole the show!

How South African spinners stole the show!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Markram and Shamsi's middle-over spells became turning point, feels Tilak Varma

Tesfay, Chepkemoi crowned Mumbai Marathon champs

Tesfay, Chepkemoi crowned Mumbai Marathon champs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Tesfay covered the gruelling 42.195km distance in 2 hours 11 minutes and 44 seconds to win his maiden international full marathon title as thousands of Mumbaikars turned up for the marquee World Athletics Gold Label road race.

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Australia and South Africa, two teams renowned for their batting prowess, will go head-to-head in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, aiming to secure a place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

On paper, the squad may not create too much optimism among fans but it still has a balanced look with a good mix of young players and experienced international names.

India bolstered by this player's return...

India bolstered by this player's return...

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Both Morgan and Watson believe Rohit Sharma's team has the necessary firepower to win the title.

India's Dubai advantage: 'No point dwelling on that'

India's Dubai advantage: 'No point dwelling on that'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Bracwell said the Test series win would give the Black Caps confidence going into Sunday's game.

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh starred as India ended their wait for a major ICC trophy win with victory in the T20 World Cup last year.

New era! Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025

New era! Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21.

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches.

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Bari said he is delighted to see the ICC Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan now and multiple teams landing in the country.

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

He is the first Indian to achieve the feat of scoring a century in all three formats in international cricket at a single venue.

Afridi stars as Pakistan outplay South Africa to take 2-0 series lead

Afridi stars as Pakistan outplay South Africa to take 2-0 series lead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Babar Azam provided 73 in 95 deliveries with the visitors profiting from some sloppy South African fielding as they dropped numerous catches and were not accurate enough with the ball.