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Turning Point: Chahal's Double Strike

Turning Point: Chahal's Double Strike

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Chahal's figures of 3 for 29 spun the game in RCB's favour and was a reminder to the selectors about what India will be missing come the T20 World Cup later this month.

India's big guns face the heat in must-win 2nd ODI

India's big guns face the heat in must-win 2nd ODI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Trying to pick up pieces after a demoralising defeat, India's decorated top-order will be desperate to change the narrative and give a better account of itself in the do-or-die second ODI against Bangladesh.

Top Performer: Captain Cool Faf

Top Performer: Captain Cool Faf

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Faf du Plessis showed why he continues to be among the top-rated batters in T20 cricket at the D Y Patil stadium on Tuesday night.

RCB look bounce back against DC in battle of equals

RCB look bounce back against DC in battle of equals

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Up against Delhi Capitals, RCB will need to address their middle-order woes, to return to winning ways, in what could be touted as a battle of equals.

PHOTOS: Gill hits double ton as Ind edge NZ in thriller

PHOTOS: Gill hits double ton as Ind edge NZ in thriller

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Images from the 1st ODI between India and New Zealand played in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Ranji Quarters: Punjab, Bengal, Karnataka in control

Ranji Quarters: Punjab, Bengal, Karnataka in control

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

A summary of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Wednesday.

Experimental India set for Zimbabwe ODI series sweep

Experimental India set for Zimbabwe ODI series sweep

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Having done exceedingly well to not just turn up but run roughshod over a hapless Zimbabwe on all fronts in the preceding two One-Day Internationals, India goes into the third and final match of the series knowing well that the script is unlikely to change when the teams meet again at the Harare Sports Complex on Monday.

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Before facing the might of Shaheen Shah Afridi in Asia Cup, a morning session with deliveries moving both sides, albeit with a gentle pace, would be decent enough extended net session for Rahul.

Bengal oust champs MP, set up Ranji final against Saurashtra

Bengal oust champs MP, set up Ranji final against Saurashtra

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Saurashtra secured a place in the Ranji Trophy final for the fifth time in the history of the tournament, defeating Karnataka

Thakur, Sen help India 'A' crush NZ 'A' in first ODI

Thakur, Sen help India 'A' crush NZ 'A' in first ODI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Earlier, on a pitch offering pace and bounce for the bowlers, Thakur struck the first blow by castling Chad Bowes (10) with NZ 'A' at 14 in the third over. In his next over, he had Dane Cleaver (4) caught by Sen.

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exactly 11 months are left for the marquee event in India and the series starting on Friday will give the team an initial idea about some of the middle-order slots

Turning Point: Harpreet gets Kohli, Maxwell, AB

Turning Point: Harpreet gets Kohli, Maxwell, AB

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Harpreet got the wickets of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and A B de Villiers to jolt RCB's run-chase.

PIX: RCB players commence nine-day conditioning camp

PIX: RCB players commence nine-day conditioning camp

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

RCB skipper Virat Kohli will join the squad on Thursday.

Hardik to lead team for New Zealand T20 series

Hardik to lead team for New Zealand T20 series

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI has picked the squads for India's upcoming series against New Zealand and Bangladesh

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India will expect a better approach from skipper Shikhar Dhawan and young Shubman Gill in the Powerplay overs when the team clashes with New Zealand in a do-or-die second One-Day International, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

IPL 2021: Finch, Moeen released by RCB

IPL 2021: Finch, Moeen released by RCB

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Earlier this month, pacer Dale Steyn had announced that he would not be available for selection for IPL 2021 and as a result, he has also been released.

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to halt the Jos Buttler juggernaut when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

PIX: Mehidy shines as Bangladesh edge India in 1st ODI

PIX: Mehidy shines as Bangladesh edge India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between Bangladesh and India, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

'He is a high-quality player'

'He is a high-quality player'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'The senior players made me feel very comfortable. It was my debut, but it didn't feel like I was playing for the first time.'

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Rajasthan Royals would aim to build on their promising start to the season when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, a side that is yet to unlock its potential.

How India's young cricketers are staying motivated during lockdown

How India's young cricketers are staying motivated during lockdown

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Shahbaz Ahmed, in his mind, had a questionnaire for Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers before getting started with what was to be his maiden Indian Premier League season. But the Bengal all-rounder will have to wait to don the Royal Challengers Bangalore red and gold as the possibility of having even a curtailed IPL is getting slimmer by the day with the rise of coronavirus positive cases in India.

IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Both the high-profile openers, Kohli and Faf du Plessis, are big match players and will be itching to make an impact after low returns in the previous game.

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra notch up big win over Gujarat

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra notch up big win over Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Delhi done in by poor batting as Karnataka win by 4 wickets

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

Turning Point: Maxwell Run-Out

Turning Point: Maxwell Run-Out

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Just when it looked like Maxwell was ready to up the ante and take on Rashid again, Padikkal's error of judgment cost the team big.

PICS: Harshal, AB earn Bangalore last-ball win over Mumbai

PICS: Harshal, AB earn Bangalore last-ball win over Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat defending champions Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in the Indian Premier League opener, in Chennai, on Friday.

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The CAB has created a bio-secure environment with all the health safety protocols in place in order to set the ball rolling.

IPL PIX: Hazlewood shines as RCB down Lucknow

IPL PIX: Hazlewood shines as RCB down Lucknow

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

Top Performer: Dazzling DK!

Top Performer: Dazzling DK!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

That the eventual margin of victory was a mere 16 runs tells one exactly how crucial Karthik's innings was in the overall outcome.

Turning Point: Warner's Dismissal

Turning Point: Warner's Dismissal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

190 seemed very much within Delhi Capital's means, but everything changed with Warner's dismissal.

Top Performer: Narine Comes To The Party

Top Performer: Narine Comes To The Party

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Narine's figures of 4-21 helped KKR take an upper hand. Anything under 140 in the IPL is always good for the chasing team, and KKR eventually won with two balls to spare.

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians are enduring a poor start to IPL 2022, having lost their first three games.

RCB's 'execution under pressure was spot on'

RCB's 'execution under pressure was spot on'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli refused to get carried away after pulling off a stunning victory over SunRisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Chennai on Wednesday, insisting his players are 'not over-excited'.

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Iyer, Kishan guide India to series-levelling win

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders will have their task cut out as they take on a determined Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2022 league match on Wednesday.

IPL: Will Kohli bounce back to form against Punjab Kings?

IPL: Will Kohli bounce back to form against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have found much-needed momentum towards the business end of IPL 2022, will back themselves to ride past an inconsistent Punjab Kings and get closer to a play-off spot.

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Chennai Super Kings's fragile bowling vis-a-vis Royal Challengers Bengaluru's struggling batting line-up put them on even keel when they face-off in an important mid-table clash of the IPL match in Pune on Wednesday.

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Zimbabwe