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CSK Vs GT: Who Will Win IPL 2023 Opener?

CSK Vs GT: Who Will Win IPL 2023 Opener?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The 2023 IPL season gets underway on Friday, March 31, 2023, with a blockbuster clash between the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.

Can Bangladesh apply NZ's cheat codes to stumble England?

Can Bangladesh apply NZ's cheat codes to stumble England?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Bangladesh would like to exploit those chinks in England's armour

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

England players were in demand as batter Harry Brook earned a Rs 13.25 crore winning from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Stokes brought his first half-century in T20I cricket with a four in 47 balls while levelling the scores. He (unbeaten at 52* off 49 balls) then brought up the winning runs, with Liam Livingstone at 1* and England finished the innings at 138/5 in 19 overs.

IPL Preview: Batters to be tested against CSK's spin trio

IPL Preview: Batters to be tested against CSK's spin trio

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The toss is always an important factor in Chennai as chasing anything above 170 to 175 could be a risky proposition.

Dhoni's hint at IPL exit; fuels retirement rumours

Dhoni's hint at IPL exit; fuels retirement rumours

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Kolkata's favourite son-in-law has a manic fan base as one saw Eden Gardens filled with yellow jersey

PHOTOS: Ruturaj, Moeen star in CSK's first win of IPL 2023

PHOTOS: Ruturaj, Moeen star in CSK's first win of IPL 2023

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Images from the Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2023 match at the Chepauk in Chennai on Monday.

Stokes hopes England can shut down Suryakumar

Stokes hopes England can shut down Suryakumar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"You don't produce the numbers and produce the innings that he (Kohli) does in all three formats and it's fine. We as players and people who play against him a lot, we never take anything he has done in the game before into the game we have got here," said Stokes.

Big Bash top-scorer Dunk replaces injured Lynn for T20 series

Big Bash top-scorer Dunk replaces injured Lynn for T20 series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Lynn has been battling with a bulging disc in his neck for some time and using medication to manage the pain. The injury forced him out of Australia's one-day squad for their matches against Pakistan last month.

October 16, 2022: An Unforgettable Day In Namibian Cricket

October 16, 2022: An Unforgettable Day In Namibian Cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Namibia registered a stunning 55-run upset victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Lyon surprised virtually everyone in the ground when he hobbled out to bat at number 11

Will rain determine the fate of Ashes?

Will rain determine the fate of Ashes?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Rain can be an ally for England, says Stokes ahead of decisive fourth Ashes Test

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three of the crucial fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the hosts moving on to 506-8 at lunch.

Find out why Jose Mourinho was seething

Find out why Jose Mourinho was seething

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was fuming after his team were denied what he described as a 'Big Ben' penalty.

Stokes slams 'stupid' boundary markers after Topley injury

Stokes slams 'stupid' boundary markers after Topley injury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has slammed the "stupid" size of boundary marking sponges at stadiums after seamer Reece Topley was ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup having suffered a leg injury by stepping on one during a fielding drill.

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

India 'A' began their UK tour on a promising note, thrashing England Cricket Board XI by 125 runs following half centuries from captain Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan.

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

A summary of Saturday's UEFA World Cup qualifiers.

Test Rankings: Ashwin inches closer to top spot

Test Rankings: Ashwin inches closer to top spot

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ashwin rose a place to second, while Ravindra Jadeja jumped seven rungs to be among the top-10 bowlers

South Africa rely on intel from De Kock on Wankhede's ways

South Africa rely on intel from De Kock on Wankhede's ways

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'His experience is immense. In our batting chat today (Friday), we basically listened to him. He gave the batting chat as to what the conditions are like, what to expect.'

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

As Mohammed Shami walked back to the top of his run-up, Virat Kohli geed the fans at the Wankhede Stadium to go full throat with their chants - Shaamii! Shaamii! They obliged merrily.

Moeen happy to be Dhoni's selective spin weapon

Moeen happy to be Dhoni's selective spin weapon

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Moeen Ali said he has no issues with his spin being used sparingly by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder helped his team to victory over Lucknow Super Giants.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

World Cup: Can England better net run rate against faltering Afghanistan?

World Cup: Can England better net run rate against faltering Afghanistan?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Their campaign back on track after the humiliating loss in the opener, title holders England would look for a dominating all-round effort against a battered Afghanistan in the World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday, with eyes firmly set on bettering their net run rate.

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Big-serving John Isner bid farewell to his professional career after losing to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the US Open second round.

Poor outfield in Dharamsala sparks controversy; Stokes unavailable for Bangladesh

Poor outfield in Dharamsala sparks controversy; Stokes unavailable for Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Jos Buttler made a scathing assessment of the HPCA Stadium outfield, terming it as 'poor'

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

'In CSK, we haven't entertained those thoughts'

'In CSK, we haven't entertained those thoughts'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said it will be only MS Dhoni's decision whether he will play next season or not.

Finding art on a pencil tip

Finding art on a pencil tip

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Many artists have used pencils to create works of art - but Jasenko Djordjevic creates miniature masterpieces on the tips of pencils.

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the 80-run hammering at the hands of CSK but it could also propel the side to the second position in the eight-team standings.

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A man marched past the British Parliament cloaked in an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria flag with a young girl on his shoulders brandishing the flag's smaller version.

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Rain washed out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test, forcing a draw which ensured England, trailing 2-1 with one match to go, cannot win the series and leaving Australia, as holders, guaranteed to return home with the Urn.

Investors bet big on cyclicals as economic recovery gathers pace

Investors bet big on cyclicals as economic recovery gathers pace

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

sharper-than-expected economic recovery back home, analysts say, can fuel a further rally in domestic cyclicals, industrials, and financials as global central banks continue with their easy money policy.

Chennai hold the edge over Punjab in battle of Kings

Chennai hold the edge over Punjab in battle of Kings

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Both teams head into their IPL game on Sunday on the back of defeats in their previous matches. While CSK fell short by 32 runs against Rajasthan Royals, PBKS lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 56 runs.

'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Seamer Jaydev UnadkatJ feels that sweat and saliva won't make much of a difference with white ball. He said in limited over contests, will be a lesser risk for bowlers and can be started before one gets to the Test and first-class games.

All-rounder Curran sets English record in T20is

All-rounder Curran sets English record in T20is

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

However, Curran continued to bamboozle Afghans with his pace, line and length, dismissing Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman for ducks. Curran had got a three-wicket haul, reducing Afghanistan to 109/7.

IPL 2023: CSK return to fortress Chepauk, MSD eyes milestone

IPL 2023: CSK return to fortress Chepauk, MSD eyes milestone

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

CSK remain sentimental favourite of the fans, primarily because of the man at the helm.

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

A look at match-ups that could potentially decide the winner of the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The state funeral on Monday will take the form of an elaborate ceremony that will see Her Majesty's coffin transported from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and finally to Windsor Castle.

Ashes: 'Bazball' faces biggest test against World Champs

Ashes: 'Bazball' faces biggest test against World Champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

England's latest version of cricket is set for its biggest test as they face world champions Australia in a bid to reclaim the Ashes.