Former India star Yuvraj Singh has identified the swashbuckling Suryakumar Yadav and pace ace Jasprit Bumrah as key to the team's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup owing to their ability to "change the complexion of a game" in a jiffy.
To rise quickly in the PLA's hierarchy, you need to be close to Xi Jinping. Retired RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade on the changes in China's military leadership.
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden also wants Kohli to bat as much as possible in the powerplay.
Australia might experiment in the group stage to find their best XI. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa will play a crucial role while left-arm spinner Ashton Agar is also expected to be in the mix.
Kings XI Punjab have never won the IPL and Kumble has come on board to end the title drought.
Rishabh Pant last played a Test match in December 2022 before a serious car crash saw him sidelined for nearly two years.
The unheralded Varun Chakravarthy's whopping Rs 8.40 crore deal at the Indian Premier League auctions
The two exhibition Twenty20 matches between a World XI and Pakistan Stars XI ran into trouble after the International Cricket Council objected to the visiting team's name, forcing the organisers to rename the side.
Kings XI Punjab's new skipper K L Rahul makes quite a style statement with his swanky mask.
Pathan conceded that Jasprit Bumrah is the only automatic selection among the bowlers.
IPL's Governing Council will have a meeting with the owners of all 10 franchises in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the various key issues of this year's players auction.
Gayle hammered eight sixes in his explosive innings and brought up a staggering 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket with a maximum off Kartik Tyagi.
In terms of sheer numbers there is not much to choose between the two wicketkeepers.
Player of the Tournament Williamson leads a team that includes six players from Sunday's dramatic final at Lord's.
Shaw knocks at selectors' doors ahead of NZ Tests with a splendid 150 off 100 balls.
Siraj's brilliance saw KKR reduced to 14 for 4 inside 4 overs -- the lowest score by any team inside the Powerplay this season. The Hyderabad lad became the first bowler to bowl two maidens in an IPL game.
'That person can win you matches with fielding, he can win you matches with bowling and he can win you matches with batting. His performance gets better when the match is good.'
Royals Challengers Bangalore will start as overwhelming favourites against bottom-placed Kings XI.
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the match was earlier scheduled to be held three days before the IPL, which begins on March 29, but due to operational reasons it is now set to be played after the tournament, which ends on May 24.
Pathan mentioned that the Hyderabad-based franchise needs a proper spinner who can take wickets.
While wickets were falling, at the other end, Dhawan stayed cool and grew in confidence
Fancied teams from England, Italy and Spain didn't make it to this year's Champions League final, which was contested by two German sides. But who would make up an All Stars Champions League team? Check out Siddhanta Pinto's Dream XI.
There were many memorable performances in the league stages.
It was Marcus Stoinis at his destructive best on Monday as he took the RCB bowling apart in the final few overs.
There had been plenty of talk around the heavily-lacquered ball especially during twilight time.
Shaw was retained by the Capitals ahead of the season and didn't feature in the first two games. In his first game of IPL 2024, he struck a quick 43 off 27 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
The Kerala youngster delighted once again with his magical batting at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Bangladesh?
IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab is not too bothered about the lack of star players in its ranksand hopes that the 'X-factor' will work in their favour.
The players spent time away from training on the beach.
Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history, exploring their impact on the game and the factors that have made them so valuable.
Although the SunRisers lost wickets, Jason Holder ensured they reached the target in just 14.1 overs.
The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami replaced an indisposed Hardik Pandya in the ICC World XI squad for the T20 International against the West Indies at Lord's in London, on May 31.
The historic coastal town is witnessing a flurry of activity, including infrastructure development in view of the high-level meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.
Afghanistan boast of an arsenal of high-class spinners including skipper Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad.
Images from Sunday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab in Dubai.
New Zealand's former star batter Ross Taylor has suggested that fast bowler Neil Wagner's retirement was "forced", hinting at the possibility of unrest in the Kiwi camp.
