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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?

IPL PIX: RR stun RCB in Eliminator; to meet SRH in Qualifer 2

IPL PIX: RR stun RCB in Eliminator; to meet SRH in Qualifer 2

Rediff.com23 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 Eliminator played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Vote for your best knock of the CSK vs RCB match.

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62.

'Conway has caught the Kane Williamson bug'

'Conway has caught the Kane Williamson bug'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Former New Zealand spinner John Bracewell believes charismatic batter Devon Conway has caught the 'Kane Williamson bug' to keep learning from past mistakes and making rapid improvements.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 PIX: Gill trumps Kohli as Gujarat Titans oust RCB

IPL PIX: Gill trumps Kohli as Gujarat Titans oust RCB

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Gujarat Titans knocked Royal Challengers Bangalore out of IPL 2023 with a six-wicket win, allowing Mumbai Indians to sneak through as the fourth team in the play-offs.

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.

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.

What Kohli needs to do to up scoring rate post Powerplay

What Kohli needs to do to up scoring rate post Powerplay

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Smith agreed with his one-time rival Ricky Ponting that there is no place for anchor batters, especially in Indian conditions.

MVP Race: Tough Task To Beat Sunil Narine

MVP Race: Tough Task To Beat Sunil Narine

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 46.

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

Rediff.com19 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.

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.

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

K L Rahul to undergo surgery; miss IPL 2023, WTC Final

K L Rahul to undergo surgery; miss IPL 2023, WTC Final

Rediff.com5 May 2023

K L Rahul is set for a lengthy lay-off after following the surgery for his thigh injury.

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.

'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.

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 52.

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Sometimes the MVPI table throws up intriguing situations: Four out of the top five in the table are left-handed batters. Do left-handers truly enjoy an advantage in the IPL? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after the league stage.

What was Rajat Patidar up to after IPL 2021?

What was Rajat Patidar up to after IPL 2021?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Patidar was ignored at this year's auction only to be picked as an injury replacement

Twice In A Row, RCB In KKR Spin Web

Twice In A Row, RCB In KKR Spin Web

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Just like their previous clash earlier this month, Royal Challengers Bangalore once again collapsed against Kolkata Knight Riders's spinners to suffer their second defeat of the season against the Knights.

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Needing 10 off 2, Jadeja was the man who could take CSK into the play-offs. But Dayal bowled two dots on the trot to knock CSK out of the tournament.

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.

Turning Point: Sizzling Siraj's Four-Fer

Turning Point: Sizzling Siraj's Four-Fer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Mohammed Siraj turned in his best figures in the IPL as he guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over Punjab Kings.

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR down RCB to return to winning ways

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR down RCB to return to winning ways

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders bounced back from a four-match losing streak as they outclassed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 21 runs.