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Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership faces its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Mullanpur on Thursday.

Uganda's Kiplimo smashes world record

Uganda's Kiplimo smashes world record

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Twice world cross country champion Kiplimo's run was the greatest single improvement on the men's half marathon record, World Athletics stated on its website.

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford scored twice in a 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale on Sunday to earn a Wembley semi-final against fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace.

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 May 2025

GT's other overseas players, including Rashid Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Kagiso Rabada and Karim Janat, stayed with the rest of the squad in India.

'Declare Vizhinjam Shipwreck A National Disaster'

'Declare Vizhinjam Shipwreck A National Disaster'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'It concerns the sea and the security of the nation. What has happened is a big tragedy.'

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to secure play-off qualification as struggling Lucknow Super Giants aim to stay alive in the tournament when the two sides clash in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

New Zealand rest IPL-bound stars for Pakistan T20 series

New Zealand rest IPL-bound stars for Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Michael Bracewell, who was one of the main performers for New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, will lead the side in the absence of Mitchell Santner.

Tara, Shriya Watch Phantom Of The Opera

Tara, Shriya Watch Phantom Of The Opera

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Showbiz folks watched the musical The Phantom of the Opera at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

Shreyas Iyer wins ICC Player of the Month award

Shreyas Iyer wins ICC Player of the Month award

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer was India's highest run-getter in the ICC Champions Trophy with 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.

Mumbai Indians counting on batters to fire against RCB

Mumbai Indians counting on batters to fire against RCB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Struggling Mumbai Indians will be hoping their batters get their act together and shoulder responsibility when they take on an inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Monday.

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert top-scored with a quickfire 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen slammed 38 from 16 to guide New Zealand to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-hit second T20I.

14-YO sensation vs Bumrah! Will Suryavanshi stun MI again?

14-YO sensation vs Bumrah! Will Suryavanshi stun MI again?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals will face Mumbai Indians in a crucial Indian Premier League match on Thursday, looking to halt the five-time champions' surging momentum.

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final ODI will be played in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

Can RCB End IPL Jinx?

Can RCB End IPL Jinx?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

RCB will look to Virat Kohli not just for runs but also for inspiration as they chase that elusive IPL title -- a drought that has persisted for the last 17 years since the IPL's inception in 2008.

How Outrageous Did Met Gala Get This Year? Take A Look

How Outrageous Did Met Gala Get This Year? Take A Look

Rediff.com9 May 2025

In keeping with the mood of the evening, there were several outfits that definitely took fashion risks. Did it pay off? You tell us.

RCB's English Trio Dismissed For 7 Runs!

RCB's English Trio Dismissed For 7 Runs!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore faced criticism from fans on social media after three of their high-profile English recruits struggled in the first T20I between India and England

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Crystal Palace have never won the FA Cup, Aston Villa last lifted the trophy in 1957 and Nottingham Forest have not managed it since 1959 but all three clubs go into this weekend's semi-finals genuinely believing this could be their year.

NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Pakistan's batting crumbled against New Zealand's pace attack and they were all out for 91 in 18.4 overs. In reply, New Zealand easily chased down the total, getting to 92 for 1 in just 10.1 overs.

Kiwis thump Pakistan by 8 wickets, seal series 4-1

Kiwis thump Pakistan by 8 wickets, seal series 4-1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

New Zealand thumped Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth and final match of the T20I series at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz powered into the second round of the French Open on Monday.

RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win

RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Kohli has constructed a mini hot streak, making four fifties in his last five innings and pushing for Orange Cap with 443 runs.

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Manchester City and Chelsea both secured their Champions League places with victories on the final day of the English Premier League season and Newcastle United joined them despite stumbling to a last-day defeat.

MI vs Gujarat Titans in epic IPL battle for play-offs

MI vs Gujarat Titans in epic IPL battle for play-offs

Rediff.com5 May 2025

An in-form Mumbai Indians will be out for revenge having lost to Gujarat Titans earlier in the season.

Virat Kohli's spin game needs no fixing

Virat Kohli's spin game needs no fixing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

RCB spin bowling coach Malolan Rangarajan has praised Virat Kohli's improved strike rate against spinners in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Battle royal in offing as RCB, Delhi Capitals clash at Kotla

Battle royal in offing as RCB, Delhi Capitals clash at Kotla

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli remains the biggest draw as he returns to his 'home ground' at the back of five half-centuries in nine games. Four of them have come away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium and despite being in the opposition camp, the Delhi crowd will be hoping the Indian superstar extends his prolific run in the tournament.

IPL 2025: Can Kohli help RCB end 17-year Chennai jinx?

IPL 2025: Can Kohli help RCB end 17-year Chennai jinx?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalor will attempt to break a 17-year jinx at the Chepauk stadium when they face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match on Friday.

Nunes saves City in 94th min! Champions League hopes alive

Nunes saves City in 94th min! Champions League hopes alive

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Manchester City's Matheus Nunes scored deep in injury time to salvage a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday in their breathless chase for a Champions League berth next season.

Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Friday said star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was still recuperating from a back injury and that the team was waiting for him to be cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

India's middle-order mainstay Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday nominated alongside New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy for the ICC Player of the Month award for March following his remarkable performance in last month's Champions Trophy.

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

At the mega auction, Mumbai Indians made some strategic buys, in a bid to build a strong team around their solid Indian core consisting of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma.

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to turn their fortunes around at home when they face a struggling Rajasthan Royals on Thursday in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL: Can SRH turn the tables on MI at home?

IPL: Can SRH turn the tables on MI at home?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will brace for a fiery showdown against thunderbolts from express pacer Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to get back to winning ways in the IPL match in Jaipur on Sunday.

NZ suffer injury blow; pacer Sears out of Champions Trophy

NZ suffer injury blow; pacer Sears out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

New Zealand Cricket has named Jacob Duffy as Sears' replacement.

Abhishek stays in second spot in T20 batting rankings

Abhishek stays in second spot in T20 batting rankings

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has maintained his second spot in the latest ICC Men's T20 batting rankings.

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Fonseca cruised through the first set before Fearnley found his groove in the second to level the match on a windy day in the California desert.

Resurgent Mumbai Indians out for revenge against CSK

Resurgent Mumbai Indians out for revenge against CSK

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians have the upper hand given their current form despite having lost to CSK in their IPL season-opener in Chepauk.

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

A rampaging Mumbai Indians will look to maintain their winning run in a vital mid-table battle against a dangerous Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.