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Honours even after a topsy-turvy opening day in Adelaide

Honours even after a topsy-turvy opening day in Adelaide

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

A disciplined England attack shrugged off the challenge of a bland Adelaide Oval wicket to limit Australia to 273-5 and leave the second Ashes Test delicately poised after the opening day on Thursday.

IPL: Can RCB end slump against table-toppers Rajasthan?

IPL: Can RCB end slump against table-toppers Rajasthan?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Pushed to the bottom of the heap after three successive losses, it will take an extraordinary effort from Royal Challengers Bangalore to overpower table-toppers Rajasthan Royals when the two sides clash in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

I have enough evidence to fight against extradition case: Vijay Mallya

I have enough evidence to fight against extradition case: Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Mallya's defence team is being led by the firm Joseph Hague Aaronson LLP. They have instructed barrister Clare Montgomery, a specialist in criminal, regulatory and fraud law, to argue in court on their behalf.

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the four IPL finals they have been part of, including the two against CSK in 2013 and 2015.

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Humiliated in their previous face-off this season, table toppers Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to seek revenge against a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

Sydney Test: Dominant Australia on course for series sweep

Sydney Test: Dominant Australia on course for series sweep

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

A dominant Australia looked firmly on course for a 5-0 Ashes series sweep when they reached 140 for four, a lead of 311, at close of play after skittling England for 155 on the second day of the fifth Test on Saturday.

Australia regain control from England after Smith's ton

Australia regain control from England after Smith's ton

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Australia's Steve Smith scored a brilliant century to help wrest control of the third Ashes Test back from a revitalised England on a sweltering opening day at the WACA on Friday. When stumps were drawn for the day, Australia were 326 for 6 after 87 overs.

Who leads the IPL Paisa Vasool Index this week?

Who leads the IPL Paisa Vasool Index this week?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

AB de Villiers is leading the Paisa Vasool Index at IPL-11 ahead of Indians KL Rahul and Ambati Rayudu.

Will RCB keep their IPL hopes alive?

Will RCB keep their IPL hopes alive?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Royal Challengers BangalorStruggling RCB face inconsistent Supergiant in must-win game will be striving to keep their IPL hopes alive when they meet an equally inconsistent Rising Pune Supergiant in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Pune on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Australian cricketers' WAGs sizzle at Allan Border Medal ceremony

PHOTOS: Australian cricketers' WAGs sizzle at Allan Border Medal ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

While Australia's top cricketers were in attendance, the real eye-catchers of evening were their stunning wives and girlfriends. Take a look.

Fourth Test: Johnson's late wickets thrill record crowd at MCG

Fourth Test: Johnson's late wickets thrill record crowd at MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Mitchell Johnson electrified a world record Test crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a searing new ball spell to capture two late wickets and leave England a rocky 226 for six at the close of the opening day of the fourth Test on Thursday.

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Australia railed at suggestions their team resembled a 'Dad's Army' but the evidence supplied by the first four Ashes Tests against England suggests it was not an unfair moniker.

Meet IPL-11's Most Valuable Players

Meet IPL-11's Most Valuable Players

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Rishabh Pant of the Delhi Daredevils, with a most valuable player index of 897, is the most valuable player of IPL 11.

Lord's ODI: Australia beat England by 64 runs, lead series 2-0

Lord's ODI: Australia beat England by 64 runs, lead series 2-0

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Australia thumped England by 64 runs to go 2-0 ahead in the five-match series of one-day internationals although victory came with a large slice of controversy at Lord's on Saturday.

AB leads IPL MVP standings, but it's getting crowded at the top

AB leads IPL MVP standings, but it's getting crowded at the top

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji analyse Week 3 of IPL-11 in Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings.

Cricket Buzz: Australia's Warner, Smith dominant on club return

Cricket Buzz: Australia's Warner, Smith dominant on club return

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The 29-year-old, who got married this week, received a warm welcome from an unusually large crowd at the Glenn McGrath Oval and looked his usual twitchy self at the crease as he rattled off a half century in 62 balls.

Calm Cameron White leads Australia to clinch T20 series

Calm Cameron White leads Australia to clinch T20 series

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Cameron White scored an unbeaten 41 and steered Australia to a dramatic two-wicket victory over South Africa on the penultimate ball of the match to clinch the Twenty20 international series 2-1 on Sunday.

IPL draft: Dhoni, McCullum and Jadeja up for grabs

IPL draft: Dhoni, McCullum and Jadeja up for grabs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with his teammates Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin, among others, will be up for grabs for the two new IPL teams in the draft to be held in Mumbai.

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Clarke happy with stability in the squad

Clarke happy with stability in the squad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Despite the weeks of debate about the make-up of the Australia team for next week's first Ashes Test, captain Michael Clarke is of the opinion that 11 of the 12 players are "no-brainer" selections.

It's Kohli vs Smith again as RCB take on Supergiants

It's Kohli vs Smith again as RCB take on Supergiants

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Virat Kohli and Steven Smith will be eager to stem the rot when Royal Challengers Bangalore square off with Rising Pune Supergiants in an Indian Premier League encounter.

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Riding high after an emphatic victory against Kings XI Punjab, a rejuvenated Delhi Daredevils will aim at posing a serious challenge to a formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore when the two teams square off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Andre Russell is the MVP of IPL 2019

Andre Russell is the MVP of IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in IPL 2019 at the end of the season.

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

It will not be the first time that the competition has had to be held outside India.

See who's missing in IPL 2020's MVPI list!

See who's missing in IPL 2020's MVPI list!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players after the league phase.

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Clarke hopeful of Australia finding right mix between youth and experience after the team was described as a "Dad's Army" by former fast bowler and present Yorkshire coach, Jason Gillespie.

Can Rajasthan Royals maintain momentum against Mumbai?

Can Rajasthan Royals maintain momentum against Mumbai?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Buoyed by their thrilling last-ball win against Delhi Daredevils, a confident Rajasthan Royals will take on a beleaguered Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League cricket encounter in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Melbourne ODI: Finch's majestic ton secures Australia win

Melbourne ODI: Finch's majestic ton secures Australia win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Aaron Finch struck his second 50-over hundred as Australia maintained their dominance over England with a six-wicket victory in the first one-day international on Sunday.

Ashes: Aussies must come up with different game-plan to put pressure on hosts

Ashes: Aussies must come up with different game-plan to put pressure on hosts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

England still blinking after perfect Ashes start.

IPL Final: The four major turning points...

IPL Final: The four major turning points...

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Sunrisers Hyderabad won their maiden Indian Premier League trophy. Even as the team from Hyderabad celebrates their triumph, let's analyse the four major turning points of the match.

Jadeja, Smith guide Chennai to narrow win over Rajasthan

Jadeja, Smith guide Chennai to narrow win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant all-round display, after Dwayne Smith's fine batting, helped Chennai Super Kings defend a modest total and beat Rajasthan Royals by seven runs in Wednesday's IPL match in Dubai.

Sydney Test: Stokes grabs six but Australia take Day One honours

Sydney Test: Stokes grabs six but Australia take Day One honours

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Steve Smith scored a sparkling century and put on 128 for the sixth wicket with Brad Haddin to rescue Australia and push the hosts to 326 all out shortly before close of play on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test against England on Friday.

'Bhuvi is in and out of the Indian team, but is a world-class bowler'

'Bhuvi is in and out of the Indian team, but is a world-class bowler'

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner has said the just-concluded IPL's highest wicket taker Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a world-class bowler and he just can't wait to take on the seamer as a opposition batsman.

It's Kohli vs Warner as RCB, SRH eye maiden IPL title

It's Kohli vs Warner as RCB, SRH eye maiden IPL title

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Virat Kohli's inspirational leadership for Royal Challengers Bangalore will be up against the brute force with which David Warner has steered Sunrisers Hyderabad when the two teams, eyeing their maiden IPL title, square off in a high-intensity summit clash in Bengaluru on Sunday. RCB, however, will have a slight advantage over Sunrisers as they have the experience of playing in an IPL final twice in the past -- 2009 and 2011, but on both occasions, they had finished runners-up. Sunrisers' best finish was a play-off berth which they managed in their debut season in 2013.

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Rory McIlroy will do jigsaw puzzles to kill the time before the opening round at the Masters on Thursday, but finding the final piece to a career grand slam is upper-most on the Northern Irishman's mind.

No CA contract extensions for Cowan, Khawaja

No CA contract extensions for Cowan, Khawaja

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Australia have cut opening batsman Ed Cowan and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade from their list of 18 centrally-contracted players, but handed opener Phillip Hughes another chance to establish himself in the national set-up.

Who are the Paisa Vasool players at IPL-11?

Who are the Paisa Vasool players at IPL-11?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Mayank Markande tops the Paisa Vasool Index at IPL-11. Who are the others?

PHOTOS: Champions Sunrisers crush RCB in IPL opener

PHOTOS: Champions Sunrisers crush RCB in IPL opener

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

A vintage Yuvraj Singh blasted a quickfire half-century to help champions Sunrisers Hyderabad outclass Royal Challengers Bangalore by 35 in the opening match of the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Expect fireworks despite long injury lists as IPL 10 takes off

Expect fireworks despite long injury lists as IPL 10 takes off

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A clutch of Indian stars led by India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli are either sidelined or ruled out of this edition of the tournament, lessening the wow factor of the IPL.

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

New players from India and abroad have caught the attention of brand managers.