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IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Seasoned South African opener Quinton de Kock returned to his old base Mumbai Indians for a base price of Rs 1 crore.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'If I wasn't going to be in the frame for 2027 then I didn't want to hold up the spot. I still feel like I've got plenty to offer that ODI team.'

Aus all-rounder to give up bowling to stretch career

Aus all-rounder to give up bowling to stretch career

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'There will be guys that get opportunities. We've obviously got a few guys missing for this series (for) a well-earned rest.'

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Hazlewood was initially named in the squad for South Africa, will also return home following the Test series. Xavier Bartlett has been drafted in as his replacement.

Australia in crisis; Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy

Australia in crisis; Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Starc's withdrawal comes after pace stalwarts Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out due to injuries.

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Can Australia avoid another Afghan ambush?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table in the Champions Trophy match in Lahore on Friday.

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

IPL 2025: KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

It was a day to remember for RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who had his gloves full-and delivered with aplomb.

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in their opening game defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

Smith praises bowlers after Aus make semis

Smith praises bowlers after Aus make semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Australian opener Matthew Short suffered an injury while fielding but he returned to open the batting and Smith said he could take a few days to recover.

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders have named left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for speedster Umran Malik ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Australia and South Africa, two teams renowned for their batting prowess, will go head-to-head in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, aiming to secure a place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders will have little motivation left when they take on also ousted Sunrisers Hyderabad in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi on Sunday.

With big three out, Johnson gets his chance to shine

With big three out, Johnson gets his chance to shine

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Johnson is a coveted player on the T20 franchise circuit and took a million-dollar contract to play in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Having got off to a start so typical of themselves in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will hope for a quick turnaround when they take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Monday.

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Marsh Or Pooran? Markram Or Rahane? Which Batter Impressed You?

Marsh Or Pooran? Markram Or Rahane? Which Batter Impressed You?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

It was a track where batters made merry after LSG put on 238 for 3 before KKR fell just four runs short as over 400 runs were scored.

Can Dhoni's CSK end KKR's run for play-offs race?

Can Dhoni's CSK end KKR's run for play-offs race?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

While it's a do-or-die game for KKR, who must win all their remaining three matches to stay in playoffs contention, the match will be more about celebrating Dhoni's legacy than the result.

PIX: King Kohli Lords It Over The Knights At Eden

PIX: King Kohli Lords It Over The Knights At Eden

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Kohli's 55th IPL half-century laid the platform before skipper Rajat Patidar hit a quickfire 34 off 16 balls to help RCB kickoff their campaign on a positive note.

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.

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.

KKR's playoff hopes on the line as they face DC

KKR's playoff hopes on the line as they face DC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The Delhi Capitals will be looking to improve their batting performance in the middle overs when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made an auspicious start in their latest bid to lift a maiden Indian Premier League trophy

Can CSK break their losing streak against KKR?

Can CSK break their losing streak against KKR?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be aiming to break their losing streak when they face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. CSK are currently ninth in the standings with one win and four losses, while KKR are in sixth position with two wins and three defeats. The home team will be hoping to turn around their fortunes at Chepauk, which has not been as advantageous this season as it has been in the past. CSK will need to adapt to the changed conditions and rely on their spinners to perform well at a venue where they have traditionally dominated. Meanwhile, KKR will be looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to the Lucknow Super Giants and secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer had led KKR to their first IPL title in a decade last year. However, on Saturday, he returns as captain of a rejuvenated Punjab Kings chasing a play-off spot.

IPL 2025: Meet The Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Kolkata Knight Riders Squad

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Champions Kolkata Knight Riders look like the most complete squad heading into IPL 2025.

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

If Punjab goes for a flat deck, there is no guarantee that the bowling unit can defend anything in the 220 range, especially when KKR have the likes of Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.

KKR's misfiring batters have task cut out against GT

KKR's misfiring batters have task cut out against GT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders will hope that their strife-ridden batting unit will tighten its act against in-form table-toppers Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Kolkata on Monday.

Confident KKR face resurgent LSG in battle of equals

Confident KKR face resurgent LSG in battle of equals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

For the home side, it has been a season of mixed returns so far. After early defeats to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians, KKR roared back to form in their last outing -- a commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Will the Royals spoil Knights' party at Eden?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Riding high on their new-found confidence, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping to finally get it right at home and keep their play-off hopes alive when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians' fast bowler Ashwani Kumar, who took four wickets on his IPL debut, has been praised by teammate Ryan Rickelton for his pace and ability to swing the new ball.

KKR pacer Arora 'was a revelation' with the new ball

KKR pacer Arora 'was a revelation' with the new ball

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders have discovered a surprise hero in Vaibhav Arora in the post Mitchell Starc era. The team management trusts the pacer so much now that they are not hesitant to pick him ahead of more reputed international names, assistant coach Ottis Gibson said on Monday.

Konstas has streaks of Warner

Konstas has streaks of Warner

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Katich agrees that if Mitchell Marsh isn't contributing with the ball, then Australia's National Selection Panel will need to have a look at the combination considering the all-rounder's poor returns with the bat.

Asalanka hits century as Sri Lanka down depleted Australia

Asalanka hits century as Sri Lanka down depleted Australia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka led by example and smashed a belligerent hundred to set up a 49-run victory over a depleted Australia.

Johnson helps Australia clinch T20 series with Pakistan

Johnson helps Australia clinch T20 series with Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Australia speedster Spencer Johnson claimed a maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket as the hosts edged out Pakistan by 13 runs in the second Twenty20 International on Saturday

Australia's Test stars skip Pakistan T20s for India

Australia's Test stars skip Pakistan T20s for India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Australia's Test regulars will skip the three-match series against Pakistan in November as they prepare for the blockbuster clash against India.

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Which batter impressed most at the Wankhede on Monday? Vote!