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'We should have finished this'

'We should have finished this'

Rediff.com4 May 2025

A magnificent fighting 95 from skipper Riyan Parag went in vain as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) held their nerves to deny Rajasthan Royals (RR) a win, leaving them one run short at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

RR feeling Jos Buttler's absence, KKR under-utilising Andre Russell: Anil Kumble

SKY's viral umbrella moment melts hearts

SKY's viral umbrella moment melts hearts

Rediff.com22 May 2025

One quiet, heartwarming moment stood out - Suryakumar Yadav sharing his umbrella with veteran broadcaster Harsha Bhogle during the post-match presentation.

IPL 2025: RCB skipper Patidar fined for slow over-rate

IPL 2025: RCB skipper Patidar fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar was fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians.

CSK sign Urvil Patel to replace injured Vansh Bedi

CSK sign Urvil Patel to replace injured Vansh Bedi

Rediff.com5 May 2025

CSK sign Urvil Patel as injury replacement for Vansh Bedi

'If you were not ready..' Gambhir slams RCB's road show

'If you were not ready..' Gambhir slams RCB's road show

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

I was never a believer in road shows, lives of people far more important: Gautam Gambhir

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Dravid, ever the craftsman, took Vaibhav under his wing. "He's an exciting talent," Dravid had said, "but part of our job is to groom him -- let him feel the environment, not throw him in too soon."

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour lauded Rahul Dravid's unwavering dedication.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore has been officially renamed as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of this year's IPL

'He never used to take a direct flight, but...'

'He never used to take a direct flight, but...'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A selfie taken by Dr Prateek Joshi onboard the flight, showing the smiling family, has gone viral, capturing their excitement for the journey ahead.

Why RR Languishes In 9th Spot

Why RR Languishes In 9th Spot

Rediff.com21 May 2025

RR lost as many as 5 games this IPL after being in a seemingly winning position. Had they managed to win those games, they would have sealed a playoff spot.

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson will take charge of Pakistan's limited-overs sides from May 26, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Rajasthan Royals have launched a special 'Pink Promise' campaign to celebrate International Women's Day, featuring an all-pink jersey for their match against Mumbai Indians.

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli has been with RCB since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, including nine seasons as captain of a franchise that made the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 but lost every time.

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The appointment of Mo Bobat and Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik into the coaching staff changed the template, and it reflected in RCB's approach in the auction room in 2024.

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.

IPL 2025 Recap: The Ups, Downs, Delight and Despair!

IPL 2025 Recap: The Ups, Downs, Delight and Despair!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

IPL 2025 recap: From Kohli and RCB conquering final frontier to decline of champions

'Simple cricket': The secret behind MI's winning run

'Simple cricket': The secret behind MI's winning run

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya said it was important to stay disciplined and humble following their sixth victory in a row.

'IPL-winning Patidar deserves India recall'

'IPL-winning Patidar deserves India recall'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Rajat should be part of India's white ball set-up: Coach Khurasiya

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

Rediff.com16 May 2025

RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal's absence at No. 3 will also be partially filled by Patidar's availability. Padikkal has been sidelined for the remainder of the IPL due to a hamstring injury, and Mayank Agarwal, who is primarily an opener, has been brought in by the franchise to take his place.

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17 with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, the BCCI announced on Monday.

Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Retirement from Test cricket has not taken the competitive edge out of Virat Kohli and the star batter is ambitiously focusing on what he can achieve with RCB in IPL 2025.

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

After an FIR was lodged against them, KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, secretary A Shankar and treasurer E S Jayaram submitted in the Karnataka high court that the gate management and crowd management were not the responsibility of the association.

Sara, Rakul, Malaika's Glamorous Night Out

Sara, Rakul, Malaika's Glamorous Night Out

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The GlobalSpa Awards 2025 saw film folk bring glamour and style to the red carpet.

In Crutches Rahul Turns Up At RR Training

In Crutches Rahul Turns Up At RR Training

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Despite sustaining a left leg injury during a club match in Bengaluru last week, Dravid was determined to be present.

Kohli's Century of Fifties Crushes Rajasthan!

Kohli's Century of Fifties Crushes Rajasthan!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli, the maestro of the chase, orchestrated a dominant nine-wicket victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Sunday.

IPL: Will this finally be Kohli and RCB's year?

IPL: Will this finally be Kohli and RCB's year?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Virat Kohli inched closer to a maiden IPL title after Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a lopsided Qualifier 1 match.

Bengaluru stampede: CM orders probe, BJP slams govt

Bengaluru stampede: CM orders probe, BJP slams govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka over the deaths in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrations in Bengaluru, demanding that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara take responsibility for the incident.

Jansen lauds skipper Iyer after Punjab Kings whip RCB

Jansen lauds skipper Iyer after Punjab Kings whip RCB

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Marco Jansen led a clinical bowling performance as Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets in a rain-shortened IPL match in Bengaluru on Friday.

Diplomacy, Royalty, Humanity On OTT

Diplomacy, Royalty, Humanity On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2025

There's room for all kinds on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma tells us.

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'He's lucky to be part of Rajasthan Royals and under Rahul Dravid, because Rahul Dravid is one of those cricketers who almost symbolises how to keep it low-key.'

Powell's big update on Rahane before RR clash

Powell's big update on Rahane before RR clash

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders received a boost ahead of their must-win clash against Rajasthan Royals as skipper Ajinkya Rahane showed promising signs of recovery

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has delivered a firm and timely reminder of the league's identity

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Mumbai Indians were the first team to leave the field while Delhi players stayed back doing light training but were eventually forced to call it off.

Suryavanshi Just Made Google's CEO Sit Up and Tweet

Suryavanshi Just Made Google's CEO Sit Up and Tweet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

None more eye-catching than Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who posted on X, "Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut."

Avesh to keep bowling yorkers; 'It's my best ball'

Avesh to keep bowling yorkers; 'It's my best ball'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

After excelling in the death overs in Lucknow Super Giants' thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals, pacer Avesh Khan said he will continue to focus on yorkers, his go-to weapon in crunch situations.

Dravid's Commitment Is Unmatched!

Dravid's Commitment Is Unmatched!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Rajasthan Royals head coach inspected the pitch in a wheelchair ahead of the IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Sunday.

RCB's Suyash thrives on clarity and team support

RCB's Suyash thrives on clarity and team support

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'My coaches gave me just one role, which is to hit the stumps, whether I bowl legbreak, googly, flipper or any other variation.'

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.