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IPL: Get ready for another six-hitting contest in Sharjah

IPL: Get ready for another six-hitting contest in Sharjah

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Andre Russell and Eoin Morgan's power-hitting will be the focus of all eyes when the in-form Kolkata Knight Riders taken on Delhi Capitals with an aim to light up the Sharjah skyline in what promises to be another six-hitting IPL contest in Sharjah on Saturday.

In-form Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth vs KKR

In-form Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth vs KKR

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

An in-form Delhi Capitals will fancy their chances of securing a play-off berth when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Kerley, hoping to be the first American winner since Justin Gatlin in 2004, ran brilliantly for second, with De Grasse finishing fast in another lifetime best.

Rana hoping to be the perfect anchor to secure KKR

Rana hoping to be the perfect anchor to secure KKR

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Nitish Rana said having plied his trade in the IPL for considerable number of years, he is now trying to adapt to the role of an anchor, which was on full display against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on Monday night.

Whoosh... What Style Moments!

Whoosh... What Style Moments!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The amfAR gala was a star-studded affair with celebs gracing the red carpet in glamorous gowns.

Turning Point: Cummins' Stunning Attack

Turning Point: Cummins' Stunning Attack

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pat Cummins smashed 56 from just 15 balls as the Kolkata Knight Riders crushed the Mumbai Indians by five wickets and four overs to spare.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners.

Top Performer: AB blasts RCB to victory

Top Performer: AB blasts RCB to victory

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

If Maxwell brought RCB back in the contest, de Villiers literally batted KKR out of the match with his cracking 76 not out from 34 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes.

Top Performer: De Kock Makes History

Top Performer: De Kock Makes History

Rediff.com19 May 2022

It was history in the making as Quinton de Kock scored a century and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul.

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is in doubt for Jamaica Tallawahs opening game of the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after being forced into isolation due to a positive COVID-19 case on the flight from the UK.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

Pandya, Rahul to lead new IPL teams Ahmedabad, Lucknow

Pandya, Rahul to lead new IPL teams Ahmedabad, Lucknow

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya will lead Ahmedabad and batsman KL Rahul will captain Lucknow when the franchises make their debuts in the IPL this year.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would strive for a handsome win over struggling Rajasthan Royals in their last round-robin game to stay ahead in the IPL play-offs race in Sharjah on Thursday.

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Barcelona wasted a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga as they were shocked 1-0 at lowly Almeria on Sunday thanks to a first-half strike by El Bilal Toure.

KKR had nothing to lose; mindset was outstanding: Iyer

KKR had nothing to lose; mindset was outstanding: Iyer

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer was all praise for his team's "outstanding mindset" during its 54-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday, saying his players had nothing to lose at this stage of the tournament.

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

Rediff.com14 May 2022

American duo Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles took impressive 200 metres victories and two men posted monster, wind-assisted 90 metre javelin throws as the Diamond League season got underway on a lively night in front of a noisy crowd in Doha on Friday.

Top Performers: Russell, Chakravarthy send RCB crashing

Top Performers: Russell, Chakravarthy send RCB crashing

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy picked up three wickets each to power Kolkata Knight Riders to an emphatic nine-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL match in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Ganga on why players prefer to become T20 specialists

Ganga on why players prefer to become T20 specialists

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga feels the opportunity to earn 10 times more money with less damage to the body is the reason why cricketers around the world are making a career as T20 specialists. The explosion of T20 cricket in the last decade has seen a growing breed of young cricketers forging a career as T20 specialists and Ganga said it is hardly surprising.

Pant should bat in the 'Russell mode' in T20s: Shastri

Pant should bat in the 'Russell mode' in T20s: Shastri

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri says Rishabh Pant must bat in the "Andre Russell mode" and not change the tempo once he gets going in T20 cricket.

IPL 2022: Most Valuable Player: No Stopping Buttler!

IPL 2022: Most Valuable Player: No Stopping Buttler!

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle pick the 50 Most Valuable Players in IPL 2022 after Game 55.

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

They have one of the most exciting squads around, full of proven matchwinners to take the burden off Ronaldo.

Who has hit the most 6s in the IPL?

Who has hit the most 6s in the IPL?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A look at the various batting records in the IPL over the years.

Can Rahul Knock Out Buttler As MVPI?

Can Rahul Knock Out Buttler As MVPI?

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list the 50 Most Valuable Players after 46 IPL 2022 games.

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Barcelona were shaken up by Eintracht Frankfurt but took a first step in their bid to reach the Europa League last four as a second-half goal by Ferran Torres salvaged a 1-1 comeback away draw in their quarter-final first leg on Thursday.

Nations League PIX: Hungary stun Germany; Italy relegate England

Nations League PIX: Hungary stun Germany; Italy relegate England

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

Tokyo Games: WHAT A RACE!

Tokyo Games: WHAT A RACE!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

Maxwell, AB were the difference against KKR: Kohli

Maxwell, AB were the difference against KKR: Kohli

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

"Maxi has taken to this team like a duck to water. AB loves the team and they were the difference today," Kohli said, at the post-match presentation.

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

China's Su Bingtian became the first Asian man to reach the Olympic 100 metres final for 89 years on Sunday, scorching to an Asian record of 9.83 in his semi-final, but pre-race favourite Trayvon Bromell failed to make it.

Turning Point: Chahal's Hat-trick

Turning Point: Chahal's Hat-trick

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

When KKR were cruising along nicely, as the two-time IPL champions needed 40 off 24 with six wickets in hand, Chahal produced an incredible over to take four wickets in it and turned the match on its head.

Russell says 'bubble' stays took toll on mental health

Russell says 'bubble' stays took toll on mental health

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Russell said even though players were now somewhat used to staying in bubbles on tours, it was still challenging to experience it each time.

Turning Point: Aiden Markram, The Finisher

Turning Point: Aiden Markram, The Finisher

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Going into the 18th over with 18 runs needed to win, Markram finished off the game in spectacular fashion -- hitting a four and two sixes to seal the win in epic fashion with more than two overs to spare.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

Will Sunrisers dent KKR's play-off prospects?

Will Sunrisers dent KKR's play-off prospects?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

With nine defeats from 11 matches, the Sunrisers are languishing at the bottom, while KKR, in fourth place with 10 points from 12 matches, still have hopes of qualifying for the knock-out stage.

KKR-LSG: Turning Point: Evin Lewis' Catch

KKR-LSG: Turning Point: Evin Lewis' Catch

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Catches win Matches... and Evin Lewis makes the biggest catch of the IPL 2022 season.

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

On a roll post the IPL's resumption, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning streak when they meet in a high-octane Indian Premier League encounter, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

For KKR, the biggest cause of concern will be the availability of big-hitter Andre Russell, who hurt his knee when he dived into the advertisement boards after missing a catch on Saturday.

IPL Preview: SRH face KKR in battle of survival

IPL Preview: SRH face KKR in battle of survival

Rediff.com13 May 2022

With 10 points, KKR, however, are on the brink of elimination.