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Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a play-off berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The Cricket fraternity extended wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, as he turned 52 on Thursday.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

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.

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Monday met with the leaders of several countries and highlighted India's resolve to combat terrorism, which they stressed must be eradicated in the interests of all humanity.

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

It is not clear whether Morne Morkel will rejoin the squad later during the Champions Trophy.

'Why Couldn't Pakistan Stop Indian Attacks?'

'Why Couldn't Pakistan Stop Indian Attacks?'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'When one air force (India's) hits the other's airbases with impunity and that air force (Pakistan's) is not able to respond, then the air force, which has put the other's airbases out of commission, has won.'

Hussey pinpoints reason behind CSK's poor season

Hussey pinpoints reason behind CSK's poor season

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

CSK need to get better at talent identification, admits batting coach Hussey

'Winning IPL Is Incredibly Difficult'

'Winning IPL Is Incredibly Difficult'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'If RCB lifts the trophy, I will be there celebrating with Virat!'

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

Rediff.com21 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

Govt picks Tharoor to lead Op Sindoor delegation to US; Cong fumes

Govt picks Tharoor to lead Op Sindoor delegation to US; Cong fumes

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The government will send seven all-party delegations to key partner countries, including members of the United Nations Security Council, later this month to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Shaken by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash in Delhi on Sunday to keep their play-off hopes alive.

PIX: Old Friends, New Colours... And Kohli Mania

PIX: Old Friends, New Colours... And Kohli Mania

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

With new rivalries, fresh team colours, and familiar faces reunited, this isn't just the start of a new season-it's a blockbuster waiting to unfold.

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

How Outrageous Did Met Gala Get This Year? Take A Look

How Outrageous Did Met Gala Get This Year? Take A Look

Rediff.com9 May 2025

In keeping with the mood of the evening, there were several outfits that definitely took fashion risks. Did it pay off? You tell us.

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the former England captains and respected pundits, will also be providing their expert analysis alongside former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

There were no demons in the pitch, but 37-year-old Karn varied his pace brilliantly and allowed the balls to slightly grip off the surface and the DC batters fell into his trap, perishing while attempting risky shots.

Unadkat blames ineffective bowling for SRH's poor show

Unadkat blames ineffective bowling for SRH's poor show

Rediff.com3 May 2025

India pacer Jaydev Unadkat opened up on Sunrisers Hyderabad's faltering IPL campaign, attributing their underwhelming performance to ineffective bowling and changing pitch conditions.

Do-or-Die for Delhi Capitals vs in-form Punjab Kings

Do-or-Die for Delhi Capitals vs in-form Punjab Kings

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Delhi Capitals will be desperate to arrest their slump and stay in contention for a play-off berth when they take on high-flying Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL match in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope

Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The papal conclave, the process to elect a new Pope, is set to begin on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following Pope Francis' death. The event takes place within the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and involves the College of Cardinals.

Can China Successfully Challenge The US?

Can China Successfully Challenge The US?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

If Beijing succeeds in this multipronged effort to challenge the current dominant power, it will have not just economic but political and security consequences. There is no let-up in the South China Sea nor any de-escalation moves on the India-China border. This portends to ominous signalling from Beijing, observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

GT's director of cricket Vikram Solanki. asserted that all procedures were followed by the concerned parties in this case as the 29-year-old Rabada trained with Gujarat Titans ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians.

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel would like to quickly forget the underwhelming performances of his side in home conditions and get their stuttering campaign back on track when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are teetering on the edge of elimination, in the IPL match in Hyderabad on Monday.

PIX: Duplantis falls short of record; Tinch scorches

PIX: Duplantis falls short of record; Tinch scorches

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Images from the the Shanghai-Keqiao Diamond League meeting in Shaoxing, China, on Saturday.

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy second Semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya achieved some remarkable individual feats on Friday although his team suffered a heartbreaking loss against Lucknow Super Giants in an away match in Lucknow.

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The last time MI won six in a row, they went on to lift the IPL trophy -- in 2017.

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

Why CSK are having one of their worst IPL campaigns...

Why CSK are having one of their worst IPL campaigns...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

A distraught Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed helplessness over Chennai Super Kings's extended poor run in the ongoing Indian Premier League, saying it's difficult for a team to get the desired result when four-five players lose form at the same time.

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Australia unlikely to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

South Africa add Linde as cover for injured Markram

South Africa add Linde as cover for injured Markram

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

South Africa roped in left-arm spin bowling all-rounder George Linde as a cover for the injured Aiden Markram ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-finals against New Zealand.

Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in command

Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in command

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to 64/4 at the close on Day 2.

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee president Kristy Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Olympic Games.

Inside Story of Why Abhishek Nayar Was Let Go by BCCI

Inside Story of Why Abhishek Nayar Was Let Go by BCCI

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Indian cricket team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has been sacked just eight months

PIX: Cummins & Co. finally get their act together!

PIX: Cummins & Co. finally get their act together!

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Last year's runner-up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered a heartbreaking exit from the IPL 2025 play-off race after rain washed out their must-win game against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Hyderabad on Monday.

Did RR Miss A Trick By Keeping Rana Out Of Super Over?

Did RR Miss A Trick By Keeping Rana Out Of Super Over?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling win via the Super Over against Rajasthan Royals, courtesy a Mitchell Starc masterpiece.

DC face opening woes as they prep to battle confident LSG

DC face opening woes as they prep to battle confident LSG

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Both DC and LSG have 10 points and a win will keep them safely perched in the higher echelons of the points table ahead of the jostlers.

Unbelievable! SA coach becomes substitute fielder

Unbelievable! SA coach becomes substitute fielder

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The unprecedented moment came during the 37th over of New Zealand's innings when Gwavu was spotted patrolling the field.

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Contracted and domestic Indian players are not allowed to participate in any other T20 leagues except the IPL, and it remains a contentious issue.