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Injured Kedar Jadhav ruled out of IPL

Injured Kedar Jadhav ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Jadhav has suffered a grade two tear, coach Michael Hussey informed.

IPL Players Auction: Who Will Buy Whom?

IPL Players Auction: Who Will Buy Whom?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A look at how the teams stack up ahead of the mega auction.

Can Delhi continue momentum against struggling SunRisers?

Can Delhi continue momentum against struggling SunRisers?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals have made the perfect start to IPL, with two morale-boosting victories, while SunRisers Hyderabad are the only side yet to register a win in the tournament, having lost both their games.

Mumbai Indians peaking at right time

Mumbai Indians peaking at right time

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is something we know about the IPL that the business end matters, we always come back well in the second half of this tournament'

'BCCI cover up failed only because the courts intervened'

'BCCI cover up failed only because the courts intervened'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi described the two-year suspension of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) as the "first honest decision taken on Indian cricket".

Smith, McCullum steer CSK to victory; Mumbai's losing run continues

Smith, McCullum steer CSK to victory; Mumbai's losing run continues

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum shared a breathtaking 109-run stand off 44 balls as Chennai Super Kings outplayed Mumbai Indians by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten run in the IPL.

Will Bumrah bounce back against KKR?

Will Bumrah bounce back against KKR?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult is hoping to forge a successful partnership with Jasprit Bumrah in the Mumbai Indians bowling attack.

CSK spinners not as effective as in previous years: coach Fleming

CSK spinners not as effective as in previous years: coach Fleming

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming conceded on Friday that the spin department of his side hasn't been as effective as compared to previous IPL seasons, but denied that the team management has lost confidence on its slow bowlers.

It's good to be on a roll at the moment: Hilfenhaus

It's good to be on a roll at the moment: Hilfenhaus

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Chennai Super Kings' Australian recruit Ben Hilfenhaus is enjoying playing under Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Nehra joins RCB coaching staff

Nehra joins RCB coaching staff

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Ashish Nehra, the current bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been confirmed as the coach and will be part of the coaching leadership team along with head coach Gary Kirsten for the forthcoming 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Did criticism in media lead to Dhoni's retirement?

Did criticism in media lead to Dhoni's retirement?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

MS Dhoni's announcement came a day after he joined his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings for a camp ahead of its departure for UAE.

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Monday, described Virat Kohli as a captain with a fierce winning mentality and said that his positive body language always rubbed on the other players.

Look who just dropped in to see Dalmiya

Look who just dropped in to see Dalmiya

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Shashank Manohar dropped in at the city to meet current president Jagmohan Dalmiya.

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

IPL auction in '80s and '90s: Kapil, Srikanth, Kambli would have hit jackpots

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Let's looks at 10 former India players, who missed the IPL but had they been active today, they could have forced the Ambanis and the Shah Rukh Khans to loosen their purse strings a tad more.

Srinivasan defiant, won't quit as BCCI chief

Srinivasan defiant, won't quit as BCCI chief

Rediff.com25 May 2013

BCCI President N Srinivasan remained defiant today rejecting demands for his resignation but moves are said to be afoot to oust him in the wake of arrest of his son-in-law and CSK team owner Gurunath Meiyappan on betting charges even as Sunday's IPL final involving the team may be gone ahead with.

After Ponting, Prithvi questions Kolta track

After Ponting, Prithvi questions Kolta track

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

While the young batsman said the wicket was not of their liking, he scored a 99 against KKR in a recent match in New Delhi.

I became a real player at Chennai Super Kings: Raina

I became a real player at Chennai Super Kings: Raina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Suresh Raina knows his worth in the Indian Premier League and credited Chennai Super Kings for transforming him into a 'real cricketer'.

He is still playing incredibly well: Watson on Dhoni

He is still playing incredibly well: Watson on Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Whatever he does, it will be the right thing because he knows what lies ahead'

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The irony of being the lone Indian head coach in an Indian Premier League franchise is not lost on Anil Kumble who firmly believes that the piece of statistic is not a "true reflection" of country's coaching resources.

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Whether it's spin or seam at the end you've to be accurate against hitters like Russell, Dhoni, Pollard and Pandya. It's no different really, the pressure is always on in the last few over

IPL Preview: Struggling Mumbai, Bangalore in battle for survival

IPL Preview: Struggling Mumbai, Bangalore in battle for survival

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will fight for survival when they lock horns in the Indian Premier League in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Twenty20 is a sort of a lottery cricket, says CSK captain Dhoni

Twenty20 is a sort of a lottery cricket, says CSK captain Dhoni

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The Chennai Super Kings captain believes that T20 cricket is very unpredictable and even a single player can sometimes change the course of a match.

Early exit from CL T20 a blessing in disguise: Dhoni

Early exit from CL T20 a blessing in disguise: Dhoni

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Although disappointed with Chennai Super Kings' ouster from the Champions League T20, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that it will be a "blessing in disguise" ahead of his team's important ODI series against England which starts from October 14.

Why slowing down the game is crucial in T20s

Why slowing down the game is crucial in T20s

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Twenty20 cricket has its own speed and Dhoni blessed with a superb cricket brain has shown how trying tweak the pace of the proceedings helps.

Sehwag, Miller, Maxwell's batting failures hurting Kings XI Punjab

Sehwag, Miller, Maxwell's batting failures hurting Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The likes of Virender Sehwag, David Miller and Glenn Maxwell have not managed to live up to expectations for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 8.

Dhoni, Raina join Indian squad after CL T20 win

Dhoni, Raina join Indian squad after CL T20 win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina on Wednesday joined the Test squad ahead of the first Test against Australia in Mohali after completing their Champions League Twenty20 engagements for Chennai Super Kings in South Africa.

Chennai Super Kings will miss Murali: Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings will miss Murali: Dhoni

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed happiness over the composition of his IPL squad following the January auction, saying he hopes it will perform to potential.

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Some teams have completely overhauled their squads. Others retained their core at the IPL Players Auction.

IPL 12: Best of the Best

IPL 12: Best of the Best

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Harish Kotian picks his top performers in IPL 2019.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

Raina's IPL mantra: 'Break free and play my natural game'

Raina's IPL mantra: 'Break free and play my natural game'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'I just need to go back and bat at my old position at No 3.' 'In the IPL, captaincy is just for namesake. You just need to go out there and play well.' Suresh Raina tells Harish Kotian/Rediff.com about the challenges that lie ahead as he leads the Gujarat Lions and how much he will miss his beloved Chennai Super Kings and under his favourite skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League debut for Juventus lasted only 29 minutes as he was red-carded but the Italians began their Group H campaign impressively with a 2-0 victory at Valencia on Wednesday. Penalties either side of halftime by Miralem Pjanic sealed the points for the visitors as Valencia's return to European competition after a two-year absence fell flat.

Rajasthan aim for early wickets to counter Chennai challenge

Rajasthan aim for early wickets to counter Chennai challenge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Rajasthan Royals pacer Tim Southee said that their Indian Premier League match against Chennai Super Kings will be an exciting affair.

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin insists that he is not losing sleep over making a limited-overs comeback for India and his immediate focus is on the 'big responsibility' of captaining Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming 11th season of the Indian Premier League.

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman says Rishabh Pant is fast running out of time to justify the time invested in him by the team management and might lose his place to Sanju Samson if he doesn't regain his form soon.

Can KKR get back to winning ways against in-form Hyderabad?

Can KKR get back to winning ways against in-form Hyderabad?

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad have been on a slow but sure climb but it is defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders who hold a psychological edge when the teams face-off in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

Raina, Ojha lead in wishing 'The King of the Super Kings'

Raina, Ojha lead in wishing 'The King of the Super Kings'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India's captain cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 34 on Tuesday and wishes poured in on the social media from the cricket fraternity all over the world.

Will franchisees agree to curtailed IPL this year?

Will franchisees agree to curtailed IPL this year?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

With Cricket Australia repeatedly stressing on the "unrealistic" challenge of hosting the 16-team T20 World Cup in October-November, the likelihood of having the IPL has increased significantly in a year thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICC recently pushed its final decision on the T20 World Cup to next month but the BCCI has already zeroed in on the September-October window for the tournament.

Champions League PIX: Pogba steers Manchester Utd past Young Boys

Champions League PIX: Pogba steers Manchester Utd past Young Boys

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Captain Paul Pogba produced an outstanding performance garnished by two goals to help Manchester United to a resounding 3-0 win at Swiss debutants Young Boys Bern in their Champions League Group H opener on Wednesday.

IPL easier route to Indian team than Ranji: Chahar

IPL easier route to Indian team than Ranji: Chahar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

A remarkably candid Deepak Chahar on Tuesday said he understood early in his career that switching his focus to white ball cricket and IPL was the fastest and easiest route to the Indian team. The medium pacer came into India reckoning after two seasons with IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.