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Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again.

England players set to be part of IPL in Sept-Oct

England players set to be part of IPL in Sept-Oct

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The England players are all set to be allowed to take part in the remainder of the cash-rich Indian Premier League after the postponement of their limited overs series in Bangladesh in September.

'Stokes is going to be a very good captain'

'Stokes is going to be a very good captain'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Young England batsman Zak Crawley believes Ben Stokes will have no trouble filling the captain's shoe in the absence if Joe Root as the all-rounder is already a "big leader" of the team. Root will miss the Test series opener against West Indies, which starts on Wednesday at the Ageas Bowl to attend the birth of his second child, handing over the captaincy duties to England's World Cup hero Stokes.

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Why on earth aren't all competitions using DRS'

Why Jadeja's absence is advantageous to England

Why Jadeja's absence is advantageous to England

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

All-rounder Jadeja will miss the first two Tests after fracturing his thumb in Australia and left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav is not a certainty in India's slow bowling attack led by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Meet IPL 2020's Most Valuable Players

Meet IPL 2020's Most Valuable Players

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 52.

Top Performer: Morris too hot to handle

Top Performer: Morris too hot to handle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Chris Morris took four wickets to power Rajasthan Royals to an easy six-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Can Royals beat mighty Mumbai and stay afloat?

Can Royals beat mighty Mumbai and stay afloat?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Table-toppers Mumbai Indians are on course to make it to the play-offs but the game is crucial for Rajasthan, who are languishing in seventh place. Defeat would mean a step closer to elimination.

RCB look to get tactics right as they face Rajasthan Royals

RCB look to get tactics right as they face Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The Virat Kohli-led RCB has won five of its eight games on the back of all-round performances but seemingly blundered in the eight-wicket defeat to laggards KXIP on Thursday.

Rabada tops MVP list but Rahul not far behind

Rabada tops MVP list but Rahul not far behind

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 34.

Rajasthan Royals aiming to halt Delhi Capitals' march

Rajasthan Royals aiming to halt Delhi Capitals' march

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Rajasthan will take inspiration from their two big wins in Sharjah, to turn things around against a dominant Delhi.

Shaky Royals face rampaging Mumbai Indians

Shaky Royals face rampaging Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals may need to rejig their Indian line-up slightly when they try to pull their IPL campaign out of the current rot against a supremely confident Mumbai Indians,

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Wood had knee surgery this week to clear up excess cartilage.

PHOTOS: Knight Riders too good for Rajasthan Royals

PHOTOS: Knight Riders too good for Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Dubai.

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Spinner Dom Bess was named in England's 13-man squad for the first Test against West Indies and there was no place for Moeen Ali among nine reserves, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.All-rounder Ben Stokes will lead England in the match, which will begin at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday in a bio-secure environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why England fear losing their best players to IPL

Why England fear losing their best players to IPL

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

England's director of cricket Ashley Giles says the ECB would like to stay away from any conflict with players on their participation in the IPL as it could well mean losing the top ones if they are forced to choose between franchise and national duty.

Buttler masterclass helps England to series-clinching win over Australia

Buttler masterclass helps England to series-clinching win over Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Jos Buttler anchored the run chase to help the home side clinch the three-match series in Southampton on Sunday.

RR's Morris reckons he could make interesting partnership with Stokes

RR's Morris reckons he could make interesting partnership with Stokes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Rajasthan Royals will play their first game of IPL 2021 on April 12 against Punjab Kings in Mumbai.

Injured Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test

Injured Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Anderson, 36, tore his right calf when playing for his county Lancashire against Durham this month, but was included in the 13-man squad for the four-day match against Ireland, which begins on Wednesday.

CSK coach Fleming defends Dhoni's approach

CSK coach Fleming defends Dhoni's approach

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Dhoni came out to bat at number seven in Tuesday's match and took time to settle down before unleashing his powerful shots

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

India batter Shreyas Iyer, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal along with Australian dasher David Warner are expected to be the top draws as over 1,200 players registered themselves for the Indian Premier League mega auction scheduled for next month.

Smith on super successful comeback post ban

Smith on super successful comeback post ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Australia and India are currently gearing up for the four-match Test series. The first Test will get underway on Thursday at the Adelaide Oval and it will be a day-night contest.

Stokes named world's 'Leading Cricketer'

Stokes named world's 'Leading Cricketer'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was named the 'Leading Cricketer in the World' in the 2020 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old played a leading role in England's 50-over World Cup victory at home last year while his brilliant unbeaten knock of 135 helped the side to a thrilling one-wicket win over Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

Rediff.com11 May 2022

CSK will be eliminated if they lose to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

What's going wrong for Rajasthan Royals

What's going wrong for Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Rajasthan Royals head coach Paddy Upton feels the inability to pick the right combination is the reason for his side's below-par performance this season.

All you need to know about Ashes series

All you need to know about Ashes series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Factbox on the five-Test Ashes series between England and Australia

Archer, Roy help England steamroll India in 1st T201

Archer, Roy help England steamroll India in 1st T201

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Pant made 21, hitting a six off Jofra Archer (3-23) with a cheeky reverse-scoop before Ben Stokes dismissed him.

How Suryakumar motivated himself on debut match for India

How Suryakumar motivated himself on debut match for India

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Flamboyant India and Mumbai Indians batman Suryakumar Yadav, who made his international debut against England after a lengthy wait on the sidelines, recalled being nervous on the momentous day but a simple advice to self calmed him down.

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will spend Tuesday at the bedside of his father Ged, who is in a critical condition in hospital in Johannesburg. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a "serious illness" on Monday.

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

To prove his point, Laxman cited the example of Steve Smith's trouble against Ashwin during India's recent tour Down Under.

With T20 WC in mind, India start search for perfect combination

With T20 WC in mind, India start search for perfect combination

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

For skipper Virat Kohli, the primary aim will be to get an idea of his core group of players going into the ICC T20 World Cup in October.

England drop Roy, Overton for final Ashes Test

England drop Roy, Overton for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Ben Stokes will play as a batsman only after injuring his shoulder at Old Trafford.

Bio-secure protocols should be a little bit more logical: Holding

Bio-secure protocols should be a little bit more logical: Holding

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Pace legend Michael Holding questioned the England and Wales Cricket Board's bio-secure protocol to tackle the COVID-19 threat after England pacer Jofra Archer breached it ahead of the ongoing second Test against the West Indies in Manchester.

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Paceman Jofra Archer's breach of bio-secure protocols could have been a "disaster" and ended up costing the board tens of millions of pounds, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director of cricket Ashley Giles has said. England dropped Archer from the second Test against the West Indies following the breach, announcing the decision only hours before the start of the match on Thursday.

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the sixth spot with four points and will have to win rest of their four matches to stay in contention for the semi-final.

England's Morgan maintains opener suspense, plays down 'favourites' tag

England's Morgan maintains opener suspense, plays down 'favourites' tag

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan has kept the lid on who will move up to partner opener Jos Buttler and dismissed suggestions his side would be "strong favourites" against New Zealand in the semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Motera Test: Pitch the focus as India venture into unknown

Motera Test: Pitch the focus as India venture into unknown

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

A virgin Motera pitch has become the big talking point as captain Virat Kohli looks to get the combination right with India looking to continue their momentum to trouble England in the day-night third Test match, starting in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

Can struggling Mumbai stem the rot against Lucknow?

Can struggling Mumbai stem the rot against Lucknow?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will be looking for an ideal playing eleven to end their five-match losing streak when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday.

Bio-bubble woes for Australia ahead of India series?

Bio-bubble woes for Australia ahead of India series?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer believes managing the mental health of his bubble-weary players will be one of his key responsibilities during the upcoming home series against India.