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PIX: Gaikwad, Uthappa, Dhoni power CSK into IPL final

PIX: Gaikwad, Uthappa, Dhoni power CSK into IPL final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai, on Sunday.

For me it is about doing the job, says MI's match-winner Pollard

For me it is about doing the job, says MI's match-winner Pollard

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Mumbai Indians' star all-rounder batsman Kieron Pollard said he is proud of his match-winning knock against arch rivals Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match on Saturday, adding that this was a kind of performance which people would speak about for a long time.

Du Plessis banking on 'CSK Model' to beat Dhoni and Co

Du Plessis banking on 'CSK Model' to beat Dhoni and Co

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Chennai Super Kings' future in the Indian Premier League may be uncertain following the two-year suspension, but South Africa's Twenty20 captain Faf du Plessis feels the five seasons he played under 'Captain Cool' Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Indian Permier League transformed him as a cricketer.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

IPL PIX: Karthik, Hazlewood shine as RCB thrash DC

IPL PIX: Karthik, Hazlewood shine as RCB thrash DC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Factbox on major ball-tampering incidents in cricket

Why Dhoni batted at No. 7 in Royals defeat...

Why Dhoni batted at No. 7 in Royals defeat...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who came in at No. 7 in Tuesday's IPL match against Rajasthan Royals, blamed the 14-day quarantine for lack of batting time.

South Africa eye fresh start; Anderson set for milestone

South Africa eye fresh start; Anderson set for milestone

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The overhaul of South Africa's coaching structure has given the team a major boost as they get ready to take on England in a four-Test series which begins on Thursday, captain Faf du Plessis said. Meanwhile, veteran pacer James Anderson will be back on the frontline for England, for what will be his 150th Test.

Timing of CSA's national contracts leaves Smith confused

Timing of CSA's national contracts leaves Smith confused

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

South African captain Graeme Smith is reportedly unhappy with Cricket South Africa's (CSA) announcement of player contracts as it has been difficult for some of the players to handle.

Is captaincy reason for Markram's batting woes?

Is captaincy reason for Markram's batting woes?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Speaking about Markram's form, Gibson said that that the 23-year-old has earlier shown what he is capable of but is currently batting out of his style.

IPL 2021: Jadeja is Most Valuable Player

IPL 2021: Jadeja is Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's Most Valuable Players up to Game 21.

Caught & Told: IPL stunners to savour

Caught & Told: IPL stunners to savour

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Rediff.com presents the best catches from the eighth edition of the IPL.

Archer makes a statement in England success

Archer makes a statement in England success

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Jofra Archer showed why England could not leave him out of their final ICC Men's Cricket World Cup squad as he bowled them to opening win against South Africa.

IPL PIX: DK guides RCB to win against Rajasthan

IPL PIX: DK guides RCB to win against Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Mumbai, on Tuesday

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

World XI captain Faf du Plessis on Monday said that their tour of Pakistan is not just about playing a series but way bigger than that where the crazy fans get a dose of top flight international cricket.

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai on Friday.

Can CSK trump Mumbai at home in Qualifier 1?

Can CSK trump Mumbai at home in Qualifier 1?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

After the gruelling league phase of the ongoing IPL, the stage is set for the play-offs with CSK and MI clashing against each other for a place in May 12 final.

Will Rising Pune Supergiants tame Gujarat Lions?

Will Rising Pune Supergiants tame Gujarat Lions?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants now face an uphill task of taming the rampaging Gujarat Lions in an Indian Premier League clash, in Pune, on Friday.

Focus on Kuldeep as Team India sans Kohli, Rohit sweat it out at optional practice

Focus on Kuldeep as Team India sans Kohli, Rohit sweat it out at optional practice

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun had a close look at the pitch which wore a dry look, indicating that it would have something for the spinners.

Du Plessis warns England; Roland-Jones to make England debut

Du Plessis warns England; Roland-Jones to make England debut

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

New England batsman Tom Westley has been promised a debut to remember when he makes his first test appearance in Thursday's third Test against South Africa at The Oval.

Turning Point: Watson's slow start, solid finish

Turning Point: Watson's slow start, solid finish

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The Aussie showed his pedigree as he smashed 117 not out from 57 balls to help CSK crush the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets and claim their third IPL title.

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.

Date set for AB de Villiers international return?

Date set for AB de Villiers international return?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

AB de Villiers along with Imran Tahir and Chris Morris have now been given a deadline to make themselves available if they want to make the cut to South Africa's squad for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup.

PHOTOS: Bavuma becomes first SA black man to hit Test ton as Proteas fight back

PHOTOS: Bavuma becomes first SA black man to hit Test ton as Proteas fight back

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

South Africa's Temba Bavuma struck his maiden Test century in quick time (102 off 148), and in so doing, became the first black South African to crack a Test ton.

Rabada on how South Africa can get the better of India

Rabada on how South Africa can get the better of India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada said his team will look to use the past experience of playing in the sub-continent when they take on India in the upcoming assignments.

India-SA, 1st Test: Rohit begins life as Test opener

India-SA, 1st Test: Rohit begins life as Test opener

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

India will be desperately hoping that Rohit replicates his limited overs success in the traditional format

'90 minutes in the nets': How Kohli got his form back!

'90 minutes in the nets': How Kohli got his form back!

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Virat Kohli said not being able to contribute to the team's cause and his failure to live up to his own expectations bothered him the most during his prolonged lean patch in IPL 2022.

How IPL 2020's Rs 10 Crore plus club performed

How IPL 2020's Rs 10 Crore plus club performed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's Paisa Vasool Players.

CSK beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, consolidate position

CSK beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, consolidate position

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Chennai Super Kings prevailed over a weakened Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs to consolidate their position at the top of the order

'Impressive' Klaasen gets Test call-up for series vs Aus

'Impressive' Klaasen gets Test call-up for series vs Aus

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While wicket-keeper-batsman Klaasen recently notched 69 runs from 30 balls in South Africa's six-wicket win over India in the 2nd T20I, 20-year-old Mulder has played a single ODI against Bangladesh at East London in October 2017.

Du Plessis back in training ahead of Australia Test series

Du Plessis back in training ahead of Australia Test series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will begin training on Wednesday as he seeks to prove his fitness ahead of the four-match home Test series against Australia starting on March 1.

South Africa keen to start off well against India's T20 hopefuls in warm-up tie

South Africa keen to start off well against India's T20 hopefuls in warm-up tie

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

For the visitors, the game against the Mandeep Singh-led India 'A' side will be more about getting into the match simulation mode before they get going against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team in the opening T20 International at Dharamsala on October 2.

IPL: Resurrected CSK face holders MI in season opener

IPL: Resurrected CSK face holders MI in season opener

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The needle clash, expected to be watched by a capacity crowd at the Wankhede Stadium, looks set to raise the curtains on the decade-old T20 League in grand style after a formal opening ceremony.

Rahul wants Punjab Kings to play 'fearless cricket'

Rahul wants Punjab Kings to play 'fearless cricket'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'It's important that we learn from our mistakes and that's the sort of team we want to be'

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Tuesday.

JP Duminy 'ashamed' of South Africa World Cup performance

JP Duminy 'ashamed' of South Africa World Cup performance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Dimuny apologised to the Proteas fans for the team's dismal performance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup.

How Dhoni's CSK can bounce back

How Dhoni's CSK can bounce back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

At the halfway point, after winning just two games out of seven, CSK are looking set to miss the play-offs for the first time in their history. Harish Kotian tells Captain M S Dhoni and Coach Stephen Fleming how to get CSK back to its winning ways.

India's tour could be used to counter COVID-19

India's tour could be used to counter COVID-19

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In the bio-bubble or bio-secure model, a venue should have the capacity to house around 350 people - including players, broadcasters, media and other staff - either on site or very close by.

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Gary Kirsten, Herschelle Gibbs, Mark Boucher, Daryl Cullinan, and Faf Du Plessis are the other Proteas batsmen who have more than 4000 runs in Test cricket.

Boucher named SA head coach

Boucher named SA head coach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Following the disastrous tour to India, South Africa will look to make amends in the home series against England and hope Boucher will help them in change of fortunes.