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Harbhajan will bolster our spin department: Morgan

Harbhajan will bolster our spin department: Morgan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Morgan said they have a good bench strength this season to deal with the challenges of injury and illness.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL: Rajasthan Royals look to avenge defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Royals are aware of the challenges facing them at the Sawai Mansingh Stadum, a few days after Sunrisers Hyderabad got the better of Kings XI Punjab to grab the second position in the standings.

PIX: Lyon's six helps Australia crush England in Ashes opener

PIX: Lyon's six helps Australia crush England in Ashes opener

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia, at Edgbaston, on Monday.

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

England star all-rounder Ben Stokes says losing a tight game like the fourth Twenty20 International against India on Thursday and going into a 'winners-take-all' contest will only prepare them better for the World Cup as they will get used to pressure situations.

3rd Test: Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge

3rd Test: Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes scripted a spectacular turnaround to earn England a handy first-innings lead after skittling out Sri Lanka for 240 on day two of the third and final Test on Saturday.

IPL Auction: Check out the TOP 10 buys

IPL Auction: Check out the TOP 10 buys

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Check out the top 10 buys at this year's IPL Auction:

Preview: Royals start as underdogs against CSK

Preview: Royals start as underdogs against CSK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A depleted Rajasthan Royals will have an onerous task of stopping the mighty CSK

'It's pretty daunting the way Pant scores'

'It's pretty daunting the way Pant scores'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Pant's scintillating 101 propelled India to 294 for seven as the hosts took a crucial 89-run lead.

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England's sporting global ambitions have never been fully realised since Sir Alf Ramsey's team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Whether it is Gary Linekar or Hary Kane, the 'Cup' that they desperately want never came home during the last five and half decades.

IPL Preview: CSK, RR look to get back to winning ways

IPL Preview: CSK, RR look to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, the two franchises that returned to the IPL after serving bans in the aftermath of the 2013 spot-fixing scandal, will come face to face for the first time in the ongoing edition, keen to regain lost momentum in Pune, on Friday.

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

A keen contest is on the cards as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals cross swords in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Why Joe Root decided to opt out of IPL auction...

Why Joe Root decided to opt out of IPL auction...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'With the amount of Test cricket in particular this year, didn't feel like it was the right time'

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Three-time champion Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals would look to build on their first wins and gain momentum when they clash in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Monday.

IPL auction: Who bought which player, for how much

IPL auction: Who bought which player, for how much

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Here's the complete list of which team bagged who, and for how much!

Curran brothers Tom, Sam keen to face-off in IPL

Curran brothers Tom, Sam keen to face-off in IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Tom admits that an enforced break from cricket due to the coronavirus outbreak has indeed come as a shock to the system. However, he also admitted that he is utilising the time to refresh mentally.

'Second Test pitch may start offering turn earlier'

'Second Test pitch may start offering turn earlier'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Ben Foakes feels the fresh Chepauk track will keep low and might start offering turn earlier compared to the series opener at the same venue.

The third black model to grace the SI Swimsuit edition

The third black model to grace the SI Swimsuit edition

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Danielle Herrington is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's cover girl for February.

Archer cleared to rejoin England squad for third Test vs WI

Archer cleared to rejoin England squad for third Test vs WI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been cleared to re-join the squad ahead of the third and final Test against West Indies after a second negative test for COVID-19. The pacer was forced to isolate for five days after he admitted breaking the team's bio-secure protocols ahead of the recently-concluded second Test against West Indies, following which he was withdrawn from the squad.

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'We have got to look and try and get as many as we can -- 600-700 if we can, really trying to make the most of the first innings.'

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.

Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.

Rajasthan Royals have tough task to rise up

Rajasthan Royals have tough task to rise up

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Royals' new Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara is confident that the team's young Indian fast bowlers will rise to the challenge in this year's Indian Premier League.

IN PHOTOS: The GREATEST World Cup final ever!

IN PHOTOS: The GREATEST World Cup final ever!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

England found cricketing bliss by dint of divine intervention and Ben Stokes's brilliance, cracking a code that proved indecipherable for 44 years as history sliced through teary-eyed New Zealand's grasp in a final that will be remembered for ages.

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Chelsea outclass Real Madrid, face City in Champions League final

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Thirteen-times European champions Real, who had come through each of their last three Champions League semi-final ties, had been second best for much last week's first leg which ended 1-1.

Jofra Archer left out of England's World Cup squad

Jofra Archer left out of England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.

Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals in needle clash for play-off berth

Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals in needle clash for play-off berth

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Having notched three straight victories after a string of losses, Mumbai Indians are looking to defeat Rajasthan Royals and inch closer to a play-offs berth when the two sides face each other in an Indian Premier League encounter in Mumbai on Sunday.

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Bucks hold moment of silence for Wisconsin parade attack victims.

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Among the Indians, while Robin Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 3 crore, Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari went unsold.

Will struggling Rajasthan do the double on formidable Mumbai?

Will struggling Rajasthan do the double on formidable Mumbai?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Fast running out of time, a struggling Rajasthan Royals will hope to complete the double against Mumbai Indians in a return-leg IPL fixture and revive their campaign in Jaipur Saturday.

IPL 2020: Watch out for these batsmen!

IPL 2020: Watch out for these batsmen!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

While stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and David Warner are expected to set the stage on fire, there are other talented batsmen who want to compete with the best.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

What England bowlers have learnt from NZ tour...

What England bowlers have learnt from NZ tour...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The England attack were heavily criticized in media back home for their lack of penetration

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Kallis had earlier said that not entering the tournament as favourites could work in South Africa's favour.

Why England are favourites in pink ball Test

Why England are favourites in pink ball Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'I expect a bit more seam in this game and for the seamers to have more of a chance than perhaps they did in the last couple of Tests'

How Team India is managing Bumrah's workload...

How Team India is managing Bumrah's workload...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Bumrah was rested for the second Test at Chepauk, which India won by 317 runs to level the four-match series 1-1.

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

PIX: Liverpool suffer title blow, Chelsea held, Man Utd routed

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan dearly

Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan dearly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

With both batsmen going hammer and tongs it was guaranteed that Rajasthan would breach the 200 run mark.

2nd Test: Anderson out; Moeen replaces Bess

2nd Test: Anderson out; Moeen replaces Bess

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Chris Woakes and rookie pacer Olly Stone will be vying for a final spot in the playing eleven.

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Chris Morris says leading the Rajasthan Royals' pace attack in the absence of injured Jofra Archer in the upcoming IPL will be an added responsibility

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.