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Top Performer: Rahul Tripathi

Top Performer: Rahul Tripathi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Rahul Tripathi's 71 off 37 balls for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Kolkata Knight Riders stood out above the rest for its quality, pacing and overall impact.

The COVID-positive in IPL 2021

The COVID-positive in IPL 2021

Rediff.com5 May 2021

IPL 2021, which started on April 9, ran smoothly for about a month before the outbreak of COVID-19 cases among the teams forced the BCCI to postpone the T20 league.

Should India pick Hardik, Ishan for Pakistan game?

Should India pick Hardik, Ishan for Pakistan game?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Sunday's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan?

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

On a roll post the IPL's resumption, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning streak when they meet in a high-octane Indian Premier League encounter, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, is fretting over inclusion of an additional fast bowler in India's T20 World Cup squad as Hardik Pandya's chances of bowling during the tournament look bleak.

Focus on Samson as India aim to wrap up T20 series

Focus on Samson as India aim to wrap up T20 series

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Indian team will want Sanju Samson to translate his phenomenal talent into consistent performances when they try to wrap up the T20 International series against Sri Lanka by winning the second match in Colombo on Tuesday.

IPL PIX: Russell's all-round show powers KKR to win

IPL PIX: Russell's all-round show powers KKR to win

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Andre Russell's all-round brilliance kept Kolkata Knight Riders in contention for a play-off berth as they recorded a comprehensive 54- run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a must-win IPL game.

Will India bring in Ashwin/Thakur against New Zealand?

Will India bring in Ashwin/Thakur against New Zealand?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Should India bring in Ravichandran Ashwin and attack New Zealand with spin? Should they include all-rounder Shardul Thakur?

Turning Point: Russell triggers RCB collapse

Turning Point: Russell triggers RCB collapse

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

It was a disappointing performance by Royal Challengers Bangalore's batsmen as they crashed to a crushing nine wicket defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Kuldeep's Revenge Is Best Served Twice

Kuldeep's Revenge Is Best Served Twice

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

With 17 wickets already in his kitty this season and the purple cap well within sight, Kuldeep is enjoying his best-ever IPL season and that is credit to the amount of hard work he has put in after what he admits to reaching a point of 'failure'.

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Captain KL Rahul has been one of the few consistent performers in the formidable-looking Punjab batting unit and he once again led by example against MI

PICS: Gill, Morgan steer SunRisers past Knight Riders

PICS: Gill, Morgan steer SunRisers past Knight Riders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi.

Turning Point: DK's Missed Stumping

Turning Point: DK's Missed Stumping

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Shakib's loopy delivery saw du Plessis take a stride out and play at it. The ball missed the inside edge of his bat and DK missed the ball completely, failing to collect it as he moved away and the ball went past him to fine leg.

IPL Poll: CSK vs RCB: Who will win?

IPL Poll: CSK vs RCB: Who will win?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Game 25 of IPL 2020 will see the Chennai Super Kings take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

'Kohli's decision to quit captaincy didn't impact RCB's performance'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli's decision to quit Royal Challengers Bangalore captaincy after the ongoing season had no impact on the team's performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, asserted head coach Mike Hesson.

HC quashes TN order, directs govt to hand over Ayodhya Mandapam to trust

HC quashes TN order, directs govt to hand over Ayodhya Mandapam to trust

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The first bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday set aside an order of the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department, which appointed a 'fit' person (thakkar) to administer the Ayodhya Mandapam run by Sri Ram Samaj in West Mambalam in Chennai.

Dhoni named team mentor for T20 World Cup

Dhoni named team mentor for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Dhoni had led India to the title victory at the inaugural T20 World Cup played in South Africa in 2007.

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The auctions were necessary up to a point, but now the time has come where continuity is very, very, important.'

Turning Point: Batting lets down Punjab

Turning Point: Batting lets down Punjab

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batsmen came up with a shocking performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad on Monday as they suffered a five-wicket thrashing with 3.2 overs to spare, in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

'We enjoy playing together'

'We enjoy playing together'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Andre Russell played a knock of 31 runs for KKR, but in the end, RCB managed to hold on to record their third victory in a row this season. This is the first time that RCB has managed to win their first three games in an IPL season.

What India could try out in final warm-up vs Australia

What India could try out in final warm-up vs Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

India would look to finalise their batting order for the tournament-proper when they take on Australia in their second and final warm-up game in Dubai on Wednesday.

IPL PICS: Rahul leads the way as Kings slay Knights

IPL PICS: Rahul leads the way as Kings slay Knights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, in Dubai, on Friday.

Sivaramakrishnan expects Varun, Chahar to shine in SL

Sivaramakrishnan expects Varun, Chahar to shine in SL

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Well, there is always excitement when India plays. So I am looking forward to the series. Lots of young talent in the spin bowling department. Am looking forward to seeing the spinners doing really well.'

Sunrisers' Saha tests positive for COVID-19

Sunrisers' Saha tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Sunrisers Hyderabad's wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha was the latest to test positive for COVID-19 as cases continued to rise in the T20 league's bio-bubble.

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pat Cummins blasted the quickest half-century in IPL history to power Kolkata Knight Riders to an emphatic five-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians at the MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

Dhawan-led Indian team starts training in Sri Lanka

Dhawan-led Indian team starts training in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

India is led by senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan and coached by NCA head Rahul Dravid.

Shardul replaces Axar in T20 World Cup squad

Shardul replaces Axar in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Shardul Thakur replaced spinner Axar Patel, who was transferred to the list of standby players.

Natarajan shows off his India blue jersey

Natarajan shows off his India blue jersey

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan couldn't hide his excitement as he wore the India blue jersey for the first time.

India vs New Zealand: The FIVE big battles

India vs New Zealand: The FIVE big battles

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

India's cricketers face one of their biggest tests in recent times, when they take on New Zealand with their T20 World Cup hopes on the line.

SL Tour: Dhawan to lead; Shaw, Padikkal earn call-ups

SL Tour: Dhawan to lead; Shaw, Padikkal earn call-ups

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

BCCI names Shikhar Dhawan as captain of Indian cricket team for Sri Lanka tour.

Bombay HC to hear PIL seeking cancelling of IPL 2021

Bombay HC to hear PIL seeking cancelling of IPL 2021

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Bombay High Court will hear, on Thursday, the PIL seeking direction to Board of Control for Cricket in India to cancel or postpone IPL 2021 due to the current COVID-19 situation in the country.

Run-machine Rohit sets another record

Run-machine Rohit sets another record

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma became the first batter to register more than 1000 runs against a franchise in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Rohit, Ishant out of Australia tour; Siraj picked for Tests

Rohit, Ishant out of Australia tour; Siraj picked for Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul was named vice-captain of the ODI and T20I teams. He also makes a comeback to the Test team, as Shikhar Dhawan was named only in the limited-overs' side.

IPL 2022: Stars Who Failed To Sparkle

IPL 2022: Stars Who Failed To Sparkle

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IPL 2022 saw many top players failing to justify their huge price tags with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Kieron Pollard and Ravindra Jadeja failing to inspire their teams.

Should India bring in Padikkal or Rana for 2nd ODI?

Should India bring in Padikkal or Rana for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against Sri Lanka?

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

IPL 2021: KKR desperate to turn fortunes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

KKR struggled for stability in the last edition in the UAE, while a change of captaincy at the halfway stage did not help them either.

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would strive for a handsome win over struggling Rajasthan Royals in their last round-robin game to stay ahead in the IPL play-offs race in Sharjah on Thursday.

Which IPL players made Australia tour?

Which IPL players made Australia tour?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Indian team for Australia classified by IPL franchise.

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Punjab, who are on eight points from 11 games, need to win the match to keep their play-offs hopes alive, while KKR (10 points from 11 games) also need a victory to boost their hopes.

KKR had nothing to lose; mindset was outstanding: Iyer

KKR had nothing to lose; mindset was outstanding: Iyer

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer was all praise for his team's "outstanding mindset" during its 54-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday, saying his players had nothing to lose at this stage of the tournament.