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Why Cam Green Was Player Of The Match

Why Cam Green Was Player Of The Match

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Green pocketed just one wicket, but his tight overs put the necessary pressure on the DC scoreboard as the match slipped away from the visitors.

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.

Kohli on how RCB plotted Mumbai Indians' downfall

Kohli on how RCB plotted Mumbai Indians' downfall

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Virat Kohli hopes RCB will keep the focus and execute things properly to maintain the momentum.

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The never-ending speculation surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement, Virat Kohli's 16-year-itch, the second chance that life has offered Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma's bleeding heart will make for intriguing sub-plots in the annual carnival called the Indian Premier League starting on Friday.

South Africa out to have fun in final week at World Cup

South Africa out to have fun in final week at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says his side is determined to enjoy their final week at the World Cup - and that started with a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at The Riverside. They now have a week until their final match - against Australia - at Old Trafford but are keen to ensure they bow out on a high.

IPL PHOTOS: CSK ease past Kings XI to reclaim top spot

IPL PHOTOS: CSK ease past Kings XI to reclaim top spot

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Faf du Plessis's half-century and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's late assault helped Chennai Super Kings register a comfortable 22-run victory against Kings XI Punjab in the IPL match, in Chennai, on Saturday.

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'RCB is the world's first carbon neutral cricket team and the foremost cricket franchise in the world.'

IPL 2024: Sunil Narine Leads The MVP Race

IPL 2024: Sunil Narine Leads The MVP Race

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 31.

'Pune pitch will take more turn than the first Test'

'Pune pitch will take more turn than the first Test'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis feels that that young fast bowlers in his team can learn a lot from Indian pacer Mohammed Shami as to how one can be so devastating in home conditions.

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

'DK is playing his best cricket'

'DK is playing his best cricket'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Karthik smashed an unbeaten 44 of 23 balls

IPL: Pollard blitzkrieg powers Mumbai Indians past CSK

IPL: Pollard blitzkrieg powers Mumbai Indians past CSK

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Kieron Pollard singlehandedly took Mumbai Indians to an astonishing four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match in Delhi on Saturday.

Turning Point: Delhi bowlers choke CSK

Turning Point: Delhi bowlers choke CSK

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

CSK batsmen lacked urgency and that was their folly.

With Test cricket in mind, fancy shots don't interest Kohli

With Test cricket in mind, fancy shots don't interest Kohli

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'We've got Test cricket after the IPL, so I've got to stay true to my technique and find ways to win games for my team, something that I take a lot of pride in.'

IPL 2023: Shubman Gill Is Most Valuable Player

IPL 2023: Shubman Gill Is Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player of IPL 2023.

'You don't get replacements for Amla and De Villiers overnight'

'You don't get replacements for Amla and De Villiers overnight'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

'We are at this stage where we have lost almost all of our experience'

Kohli epic around the corner, says RCB coach Hesson

Kohli epic around the corner, says RCB coach Hesson

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Virat Kohli's run drought in the Indian Premier League is not due to any technical issue and a big knock is imminent from the star batsman, Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Mike Hesson said.

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 Match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore at

Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon Cheer RCB

Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon Cheer RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Donning RCB jerseys, Bollywood stars Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon were all smiles while Faf du Plessis piled on the runs against LSG.

Dhoni's wicket is dream realised for DC's Avesh Khan

Dhoni's wicket is dream realised for DC's Avesh Khan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Avesh Khan dismissed Dhoni and South Africa's Faf du Plessis for his two wickets during Delhi Capitals' seven-wicket win over CSK

Seven losses in eight Tests but Du Plesssis undeterred

Seven losses in eight Tests but Du Plesssis undeterred

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Speculation of him stepping down have been rife but the South African captain has no such plans. 'From a runs point of view, I'm not up to a level where I should be but I've still got a huge role to play as captain to try and make sure I lift these guys up to fight to win the next Test'.

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians are enduring a poor start to IPL 2022, having lost their first three games.

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Toh ab tu mujhe sikhayega...,' Gambhir said in a verbal spat with Kohli

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa's brilliant knocks were backed by courageous bowling as Chennai Super Kings notched up its first points in IPL 2022 with a win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dr D Y Patil Sports Academy stadium on Tuesday night.

Faf's innovation with bat makes my job easier: Ruturaj

Faf's innovation with bat makes my job easier: Ruturaj

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings put up a huge 220 for 3, riding on a 60-ball 95 from Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 64.

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Under-fire South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said his "hurting" team is trying to fight but is just not able to avoid mistakes in what is turning out to be a horror World Cup campaign.

Kuldeep Yadav's rise and Yuzvendra Chahal's fall

Kuldeep Yadav's rise and Yuzvendra Chahal's fall

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Tahir felt left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep was able to grab the opportunities that came along his way.

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Rediff.com20 May 2022

RCB will hope their win materialises into a spot in the play-offs, especially given the way their bowlers performed and Kohli getting his mojo back.

Could Rashid Khan Be The Next MVP?

Could Rashid Khan Be The Next MVP?

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 61.

King Kohli loves new RCB jersey

King Kohli loves new RCB jersey

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'I absolutely love it and the moment I wore it, I felt something special'

'No quick fix for struggling South Africa team'

'No quick fix for struggling South Africa team'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

South Africa have now lost five Tests in a row, including two shock home losses to Sri Lanka, and are struggling with on-field know-how to dig themselves out of tough situations.

IPL: Will Kohli bounce back to form against Punjab Kings?

IPL: Will Kohli bounce back to form against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have found much-needed momentum towards the business end of IPL 2022, will back themselves to ride past an inconsistent Punjab Kings and get closer to a play-off spot.

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Du Plessis revealed on Wednesday that all-rounder Chris Morris and seamer Duanne Olivier had been released from the expanded 17-man squad, but that the home side were still mulling over two positions.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

The secret of Chennai Super Kings' success in IPL

The secret of Chennai Super Kings' success in IPL

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

A vital cog in the Chennai Super Kings wheel, the seasoned Faf du Plessis believes their success has been mainly due to the presence of many "thinking cricketers" in their dressing room over the years.

Turning Point: MI's Horror Start

Turning Point: MI's Horror Start

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Mumbai Indians's top-order failed to fire in unison as they lost to the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Chennai Super Kings's fragile bowling vis-a-vis Royal Challengers Bengaluru's struggling batting line-up put them on even keel when they face-off in an important mid-table clash of the IPL match in Pune on Wednesday.

Titans look to continue 'Golden Touch', RCB seek Kohli's return to form

Titans look to continue 'Golden Touch', RCB seek Kohli's return to form

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

RCB is hoping that the former India captain would return to form soon with captain Faf du Plessis backing him