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IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians turn their fortunes against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians turn their fortunes against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians will be looking to turn their fortunes around against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL clash. MI's campaign is at stake after a string of defeats, while SRH are in good form and aiming to continue their winning momentum.

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both struggling in the IPL 2026 season, face a crucial match in Chennai to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Muralidaran: Why IPL's focus on entertainment hurts bowlers

Muralidaran: Why IPL's focus on entertainment hurts bowlers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Muthiah Muralidaran, Sunrisers Hyderabad's spin bowling coach, explains why bowlers are struggling in the IPL, citing the changing mindset of batters and the league's focus on entertainment.

IPL 2026, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants in battle for survival

IPL 2026, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants in battle for survival

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Mumbai Indians, struggling in the current IPL season, will face Lucknow Super Giants, hoping for key players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav to perform well. Both teams are grappling with batting failures, impacting their chances of reaching the playoffs.

IPL 2026, GT vs MI, Preview: Mumbai Indians have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026, GT vs MI, Preview: Mumbai Indians have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians, struggling with inconsistent performances, face a confident Gujarat Titans side looking to extend their winning streak in the Indian Premier League.

FPIs Pull Out Record 1.04 Trillion In March

FPIs Pull Out Record 1.04 Trillion In March

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Domestic institutional investors, on the other hand, made a net investment of Rs 1.13 trillion during this period.

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he surrendered near his Bilauti village but succumbed to injuries few hours later on June 17.

IPL 2026, MI vs SRH: Rickelton's record ton in vain as Sunrisers out-bat Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026, MI vs SRH: Rickelton's record ton in vain as Sunrisers out-bat Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match in Mumbai on Wednesday. Chasing a 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings Seek Consistency

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings Seek Consistency

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be eyeing consistency as they await the return of their former captains Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

KKR Vs MI: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

KKR Vs MI: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The best catches from the night...

How Hardik's risky call sealed MI's victory

How Hardik's risky call sealed MI's victory

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Chawla lauded Hardik's sharp tactical awareness, which played a pivotal role in MI's emphatic 8-wicket triumph, helping them bounce back after two consecutive defeats.

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi recorded significant victories on the second day of the 16th Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey Championship in Rajgir.

UP Teen Killed by Boyfriend After Relationship Argument

UP Teen Killed by Boyfriend After Relationship Argument

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

An 18-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and his associate in Uttar Pradesh following an argument related to their relationship. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians End Trophy Drought?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians End Trophy Drought?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

After winning a record five titles during an impressive eight-year period spell from 2013 to 2020. MI's winning run has hit a major roadblock -- going without a title in the last five years.

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Arunachal Secure Victories at Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Arunachal Secure Victories at Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in their respective matches at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship held in Rajgir.

Sub Junior Women's Hockey Nationals: Punjab, UP, Bengal & Arunachal Triumph

Sub Junior Women's Hockey Nationals: Punjab, UP, Bengal & Arunachal Triumph

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship.

SC to hear PIL on election-time freebies by political parties

SC to hear PIL on election-time freebies by political parties

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in March seeking action against political parties that promise or distribute 'irrational freebies' before elections. The PIL argues that such practices unduly influence voters and undermine the fairness of the electoral process.

AAP Accuses Centre Of Misusing Agencies In Punjab

AAP Accuses Centre Of Misusing Agencies In Punjab

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held protests across Punjab against the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) action against state minister Sanjeev Arora, accusing the central government of misusing agencies against its leaders. The BJP criticised the AAP workers' behaviour during the protests.

14 terrorists in Mumbai with RDX: Noida man nabbed for hoax threat

14 terrorists in Mumbai with RDX: Noida man nabbed for hoax threat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Mumbai police have arrested a 50-year-old man from Noida for allegedly sending a threat message claiming 14 terrorists had entered the city with 400 kilograms of RDX to carry out blasts.

Hardik Pandya back with a bang; fires Baroda to victory!

Hardik Pandya back with a bang; fires Baroda to victory!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Hardik Pandya smashed seven fours and fours sixes in his 42-ball knock to fire Baroda to victory against Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Williamson blown away by MI's bowling masterclass

Williamson blown away by MI's bowling masterclass

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders for a paltry 116 runs in their latest IPL encounter, winning the match by eight wickets.

PM wants to protect Ashwani, finds no support in Cong

PM wants to protect Ashwani, finds no support in Cong

Rediff.com10 May 2013

While Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is trying to protect Law Minister Ashwani Kumar by changing his portfolio, he finds no support from Sonia Gandhi, reports Renu Mittal

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The NCERT's class 8 textbook is under scrutiny for its content on judicial corruption, potentially leading to its removal after government concerns and objections from the judiciary.

After bagging 2030 CWG, Ahmedabad bids for more global events

After bagging 2030 CWG, Ahmedabad bids for more global events

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Ahmedabad proposed as host city for 2031 World Athletics C''ships and 2028 World U20 C''ships

Blast in 2 scooters near mosque rocks Kanpur; 6 injured

Blast in 2 scooters near mosque rocks Kanpur; 6 injured

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We were sitting inside the shop when suddenly there was a loud blast. People were startled and items of shops were scattered all over the road'

Unsold in IPL, Punjab's Anmolpreet makes history

Unsold in IPL, Punjab's Anmolpreet makes history

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Anmolpreet smashes fastest List A hundred by an Indian

Ashwani quit to shield PM's role in coal scam: BJP

Ashwani quit to shield PM's role in coal scam: BJP

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party charged the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government on Friday of shielding Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his alleged role in the coal allocation scam by forcing former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar to quit his post.

2030 CWG: Vadodara could host cricket matches

2030 CWG: Vadodara could host cricket matches

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Ahmedabad's neighbouring city of Vadodara could be in contention to co-host cricket matches during the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Decoding Mumbai Indians' talent scouting for IPL

Decoding Mumbai Indians' talent scouting for IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, have a robust scouting system that unearths hidden gems from across the country.

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling in the Indian Premier League, will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face each other on Friday.

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday

'Very Disappointed With Hardik'

'Very Disappointed With Hardik'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'When the bowling changes were needed at important stages, he didn't do it and I think because of that MI went on the backfoot.'

Some truth likely in what Ashwani said in resignation letter: Manish Tiwari

Some truth likely in what Ashwani said in resignation letter: Manish Tiwari

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Kumar on Tuesday resigned from the Congress after a 46-year association, saying he can best serve national causes outside the party fold.

SC to hear plea for debarring candidates with serious crimes on Mar 18

SC to hear plea for debarring candidates with serious crimes on Mar 18

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on March 18 a plea seeking to debar from polls, candidates charged with serious offences. The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, seeks directions to the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to restrain such candidates put on trial for serious offences. The plea alleges that despite recommendations of the Law Commission of India and court's previous directions, the Centre and the ECI did not act. The plea also highlights the increasing number of MPs with declared serious criminal cases since 2009, with one MP declaring 204 criminal cases against him, including culpable homicide, house trespass, robbery, criminal intimidation, etc. It claims that political parties are competing with each other in a race to the bottom as they couldn't afford to leave their competitors free to recruit persons with criminal antecedents.

RCB are fan-favourites to lift IPL trophy this season!

RCB are fan-favourites to lift IPL trophy this season!

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The 23 Watts survey also stated that an overwhelming 73 per cent of fans want Chennai Super Kings' talisman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing, highlighting the strong support Thala still receives from fans all over the country.

PMO, Ashwani tweaked coal-gate report: CBI

PMO, Ashwani tweaked coal-gate report: CBI

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday admitted before the Supreme Court that certain changes were made in the coalgate draft report on suggestions given by Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, Attorney General G E Vanahvati and the officials of PMO and Coal Ministry.

Ashwani's portfolio to change, Bansal may quit: Sources

Ashwani's portfolio to change, Bansal may quit: Sources

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Pressure mounted for the removal of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Thursday as more instances of impropriety tumbled out amidst talk of a reshuffle of the Union cabinet in which beleagured Law Minister Ashwani Kumar may be shifted to a different portfolio.

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

SMAT: Haryana beat Bengal to enter Super 8s, Punjab also qualify

No Booing! Hardik Cheered at Wankhede

No Booing! Hardik Cheered at Wankhede

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The iconic Wankhede stadium witnessed a remarkable shift in sentiment as the Mumbai Indians launched their IPL 2025 campaign on Monday.

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green