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'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis called for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to dish out tougher punishments for players found guilty of ball tampering.

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

He may no longer be RCB's captain, but Virat Kohli is always in the thick of action on the field and off it.

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma feels most teams, including his own, are taking risks in the ongoing IPL and it is paying them rich dividends.

IPL Play-Offs: SRH Through; CSK Or RCB?

IPL Play-Offs: SRH Through; CSK Or RCB?

Rediff.com17 May 2024

With SRH qualifying with just a point, the CSK vs RCB game has become a knockout match.

IPL: Rohit's form a concern for MI ahead of crucial RCB clash

IPL: Rohit's form a concern for MI ahead of crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma's form with the bat and bowling in the death overs will be a huge concern for hosts Mumbai Indians when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday.

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa to easy win over Sri Lanka

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa to easy win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten century to lead his side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first One-day International at The Wanderers on Sunday.

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.

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

Rediff.com2 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Monday.

PIX: RCB crush Punjab by 60 runs; knock them out

PIX: RCB crush Punjab by 60 runs; knock them out

Rediff.com10 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Dharamsala on Thursday

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

South Africa have struggled in Indian conditions and not winning the toss in the first two Tests has only made things tougher for them. Opting to bat in Visakhapatnam and Pune, India put up 500-plus totals to virtually bat the visitors out of the game.

Why This Dhoni-Kohli Hug Was Special

Why This Dhoni-Kohli Hug Was Special

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Was Virat Kohli's celebration after Mahendra Singh Dhoni was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for 2 runs off 3 balls over the top?

The IPL Dream XI

The IPL Dream XI

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

India's young, rising stars Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan come up with world-class performances.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

Kohli's Stunning Run Out!

Kohli's Stunning Run Out!

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Kohli effected a superb direct hit at the bowler's end to end Shahrukh's stay in the middle.

SA captain Du Plessis out of India series with injury

SA captain Du Plessis out of India series with injury

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

It is another injury blow for the Proteas, who have already lost AB de Villiers due to a finger injury for the first three matches of the 50-over series against India.

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

PICS: Dhawan dazzles as Delhi Capitals sneak past CSK

PICS: Dhawan dazzles as Delhi Capitals sneak past CSK

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, in Sharjah.

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai.

The IPL 2023 Dream Team

The IPL 2023 Dream Team

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Check out the best playing XI from the IPL 2023 league stage.

Boult, Ashwin, Avesh Extinguish RCB Hopes

Boult, Ashwin, Avesh Extinguish RCB Hopes

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The Rajasthan Royal bowlers fended off the RCB batters in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad.

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical RCB outclass CSK; rise to 4th

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical RCB outclass CSK; rise to 4th

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Harshal Patel and Glenn Maxwell led a clinical bowling performance to help Royal Challengers Bangalore register a 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings, pushing the defending champions to the brink of elimination.

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.

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Images from the IPL 2020 opener between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to halt the Jos Buttler juggernaut when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Turning Point: Brathwaite's poor over sinks Sunrisers

Turning Point: Brathwaite's poor over sinks Sunrisers

Rediff.com23 May 2018

With 43 needed off 3 overs, Faf du Plessis launched into Carlos Brathwaite's 18th over, smashing him for 20 runs which included 3 fours and a six.

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.

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The new-entrants have further been bolstered by the addition of the multi-talented duo of Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis. The two adding more depth in both bowling and batting.

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

RCB wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat said that the franchise will be starting its preparations for the IPL from March 10 onwards.

Azhar-Dada Watch Punjab Slay RCB

Azhar-Dada Watch Punjab Slay RCB

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

When two Indian cricket greats come together to watch a match, you know the proceedings in the middle are interesting.

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.

'Patidar's hundred is one of the best I have seen'

'Patidar's hundred is one of the best I have seen'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis couldn't stop gushing about Patidar

After CSK-DC Game Ended...

After CSK-DC Game Ended...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

After the first qualifier ended in Dubai on Sunday, players from the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings caught up with their mates from the opposing side.

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings head into the match after identical seven-wicket wins over Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

South Africa look to stay strong after losing Steyn, Ngidi

South Africa look to stay strong after losing Steyn, Ngidi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

South Africa, who lost to England and Bangladesh, are looking for their first win of the tournament on Wednesday against India who are ranked second in the world.

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat admitted that some high-profile players in their ranks have failed to deliver and hinted at possible changes in the team in Monday's IPL match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.

A record for England's Ben Stokes

A record for England's Ben Stokes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Becomes first England fielder to take 5 catches in an innings.

David Warner silences critics with impressive IPL knock

David Warner silences critics with impressive IPL knock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Warner's impressive innings came after Australia selectors on Wednesday retained him in the squad for the WTC