Rajneesh Gupta gives you the numbers-that-matter from the IPL auction 2017.
Indian Premier League seems to have calmed Smith and he has won over some Indian fans.
KKR posted a competitive 167, courtesy of Rahul Tripathi's brilliant 81 from 51 balls.
Ajinkya Rahane steered Rising Pune Supergiants home with an unbeaten half-century as the visitors outclassed Delhi Daredevils by seven wickets to keep their hopes alive, in the Indian Premier League in Delhi, on Thursday.
Most of these incredible performances came against one team -- the Gujarat Lions.
Excited to play for his home team for the first time in the forthcoming 12th edition of IPL this year, India pacer Ishant Sharma said it is always a 'special' moment for him to be returning to the iconic Feroze Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi.
India fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat claimed a Rs 11.5 crore deal with the usually thrifty Rajasthan Royals even as South African pace ace Dale Steyn went unsold on the second day of the Indian Premier players' auction in Bengaluru, on Sunday.
Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Delhi Capitals formerly known as Delhi Daredevils and much more.
Newly-appointed Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane is excited to lead the side in the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning next month.
Kings XI Punjab has picked Dharamsala as its second home venue to host three matches next month after the games were moved out of Nagpur following a Bombay High Court order.
A dejected Virat Kohli said that the Royal Challengers Bangalore have to find a "winning formula" soon as they don't deserve to win with this kind of performance.
While KKR suffered their heaviest defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game, Pune looked to have found their mojo in the business end of the tournament having registered consecutive wins in their last two matches.
Varun Chakravarthy, a mystery spinner, capped off what was a memorable day for him in the Indian Premier League by getting photographed with MS Dhoni.
Australian captain Steve Smith reached out to Indian Premier League teammate Ajinkya Rahane and the Indian team, offering a round of beer after the end of the bitterly-fought Test series which the hosts won 2-1.
Rising Pune Supergiants leg-spinner Adam Zampa, on Saturday, said that Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was playing like a machine.
Mercurial Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been named as captain of Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning April 5.
It will not be feasible to shift IPL matches out of Pune, the BCCI told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, while stating that franchises of Mumbai and Pune teams are willing to contribute Rs five crore towards the Chief Minister's drought relief fund. The BCCI spelt out its stand before a bench of Justices V M Kanade and M S Karnik, hearing a PIL by NGO Loksatta Movement challenging use of large quantities of water in stadiums at a time when the state was reeling under severe drought conditions. BCCI's counsel Rafiq Dada also told the high court that the cricket board is ready to supply over 60 lakh litres of non-potable water to drought-hit areas in Maharashtra free of cost. He said the water will be supplied in support with Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC), Mumbai Cricket Association and Maharashtra Cricket Association. "It would not be feasible to shift matches out of Pune as it will disturb the Pune team's brand value and economic balance," he said. The franchises of Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants are willing to contribute Rs five crore to the CM's drought relief fund, Dada said.
IPL Season 11 begins on April 7. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.
The IPL, which this year runs from April 5 until May 21, has been a trailblazer of sorts, inspiring similar tournaments elsewhere and even other sports.
IPL 9 was not just about unfancied Sunrisers Hyderabad's triumph, Virat Kohli's run spree or Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman's economy rate.
Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Dhoni has to ponder over both the batting and bowling departments of his team.
Mumbai Indians are all set to open the defense of their title against new outfit Rising Pune Supergiants.
Former Australian speedster Shaun Tait is set to replace an injured John Hastings at Kolkata Knight Riders. Hastings was ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury last month. Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore confirmed Tait's signing, posting an image of the veteran quick on Twitter on Wednesday. "Pleasure to welcome @shaun_tait32 to @KKRiders family. Welcome Taity!," the tweet read.
It's not just Dhoni but his wife, Sakshi, is also an animal lover.
The cricket boards of Sri Lanka, South Africa and New Zealand have together earned US $10 lakh for releasing their players to play in IPL season 9, which commenced on April 9. Cricket Sri Lanka has received USD 2.43 lakh (Rs 1.6 crore), Cricket South Africa USD 6.31 lakh (Rs 4.2 crore) and New Zealand Cricket USD 1.73 lakh (Rs 1.1 crore) for release of their players to play for various franchises in the cash-rich T20 league, as per the details of payment provided by the BCCI through its monthly disclosure of spending. Cricketers from Australia, England, West Indies and Bangladesh too are playing in the IPL and their respective cricket boards are also expected to be paid by the BCCI for releasing their players for the league.
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Dhoni, who has won all cricketing accolades including captaining India to triumph at the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, will turn 38 on Sunday.
After back-to-back losses against Delhi Daredevils and Rising Pune Supergiant, Sunrisers eked out a seven-wicket win over table-toppers Mumbai Indians at Hyderabad and David Warner's men need another inspiring show.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim to stop a rampaging Rising Pune Supergiant when both teams meet in the Indian Premier League, on Saturday, in a bid to cement their place in the play-offs.
Royals core comprises of three Englishmen -- Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer and their Australian skipper Steve Smith.
The ninth edition of the Indian Premier League is approaching the business end. There are a lot of permutations and combinations on how the teams can make it to the last four. Rediff.com takes a look at each team's chances of making it to last four.
RCB began their campaign without skipper and star batsman Virat Kohli as well as another key player A B de Villiers due to injuries and lost their opening match against defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Captain Virat Kohli smashed his second century of the season in a magnificent batting display to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore to a thrilling seven-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants in an IPL match.
While the auction ahead of the ninth edition, starting in April, was great for Indian players in general, there were a few surprises in store. Rediff.com takes a look at the Indian players who secured themselves the best deals.
Captain Steven Smith's love affair with Pune continued as he led Rising Pune Supergiant to a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a thrilling Indian Premier League match, in Pune, on Thursday.
Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Royal Challengers Bangalore and much more.
'It is a dream to be part of the Indian team. My father (Sundar) and coaches, including M Senthilnathan, have played a big role in shaping me as a cricketer'
English cricket legend Ian Botham said all-rounder Ben Stokes' stint in the recently-concluded tenth edition of the Indian Premier League has turned him into a mature player.
Meet some lovely cheerleaders in IPL 10.
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