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Why Siraj should play the WTC final...

Why Siraj should play the WTC final...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Harbhajan feels Siraj can pip Ishant for a place in the final XI.

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Bangladesh bowling coach Gibson

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Bangladesh bowling coach Gibson

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Mashrafe Mortaza has in the recent past often faced questions on his retirement, but the experienced seamer still hasn't divulged his plans.

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Shubman Gill says that given a choice he would like to play for Kolkata Knight Riders forever.

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The two teams are languishing at the bottom half of the table and need a win to keep alive their remote Play-off chances.

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical KKR crush Delhi to rise to second

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical KKR crush Delhi to rise to second

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Andre Russell's 12-ball 41 headlined Kolkata Knight Riders' clinical performance as they recorded a crushing 71-run victory over Delhi Daredevils to return to winning ways in the Indian Premier League, in Kolkata, on Monday.

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

West Indies will again rely on a hardened bunch of Twenty20 specialists as they bid to retain their World Cup title, but are set for a stern test from India, out to secure a first global trophy under Virat Kohli, and an England team bidding to become champions in two formats.

West Indies ready to unleash power game at World Cup

West Indies ready to unleash power game at World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Chris Gayle was not at his brutal best in the IPL but Andre Russell's butchering of the bowlers has forced the teams to take note of what could await them at the World Cup.

KKR start afresh against RCB in post-Gambhir era

KKR start afresh against RCB in post-Gambhir era

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders would look to usher in a fresh era under new captain Dinesh Karthik with a victory when they open their Indian Premier League campaign against heavyweights Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Shreyas Iyer is ICC 'Player of the Month'

Shreyas Iyer is ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'Throughout the month Shreyas showed tremendous consistency and control'

Will KKR overcome MI scare tonight?

Will KKR overcome MI scare tonight?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 47 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians.

Mandeep's late blast lifts RCB to thrilling win over KKR

Mandeep's late blast lifts RCB to thrilling win over KKR

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Young Punjab batsman Mandeep Singh kept his cool under pressure as his breathtaking 18-ball 45 helped Royal Challengers Bangalore pip Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in a thrilling Indian Premier League match, in Bangalore, on Saturday.

Rohit lauds Mumbai Indians after 'excellent fightback'

Rohit lauds Mumbai Indians after 'excellent fightback'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said one doesn't get to see matches as tantalisingly close often after his team beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Chennai on Tuesday.

Was important to bat through in AB's absence: Kohli

Was important to bat through in AB's absence: Kohli

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Virat Kohli was a relieved man after a nail-biting 10-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, in Kolkata on Friday, kept Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes alive in the Indian Premier League.

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively.

IPL Preview: DC, KKR seek momentum to revive season

IPL Preview: DC, KKR seek momentum to revive season

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals will look to put the 'no-ball' controversy behind and gain much needed momentum against another side seeking course correction, the Kolkata Knight Riders, in the Indian Premier League.

World Cup: Australia's Khawaja given all clear after head knock

World Cup: Australia's Khawaja given all clear after head knock

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The left-hander underwent scans on his jaw after being struck by an Andre Russell bouncer in the second over of Australia's innings

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

IPL 2022: Jos MVPI, But Pandyas Shine

IPL 2022: Jos MVPI, But Pandyas Shine

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Pandyas continue to be in the thick of things with Hardik Pandya (391) ahead, but Krunal Pandya (300) not too far behind. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list the 50 Most Valuable Players after the first 38 IPL 2022 games.

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against KKR

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against KKR

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

KKR are gradually emerging as a strong contender for a third IPL title

PIX: Cricketers, their gorgeous wives and kids at CLT20

PIX: Cricketers, their gorgeous wives and kids at CLT20

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The greatest nights in cricket and the glamorous WAGs (wife and girlfriends) are back on our television screens.

PIX: KKR players celebrate play-off berth

PIX: KKR players celebrate play-off berth

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The KKR players watched 'Deadpool 2' to mark their entry in the IPL 2018 play-offs.

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Punjab Kings seek to build winning momentum against KKR

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Captain KL Rahul has been one of the few consistent performers in the formidable-looking Punjab batting unit and he once again led by example against MI

Top performer: Rohit leads from the front

Top performer: Rohit leads from the front

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with the bat with a magnificent half-century to propel Mumbai Indians to a thumping 49-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

Batters in focus as West Indies take on South Africa

Batters in focus as West Indies take on South Africa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Smarting from opening game losses, a good batting display will be high on the agenda for South Africa and defending champions West Indies when the two teams lock horns in a Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

Star Performer: Morgan sends RR packing

Star Performer: Morgan sends RR packing

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Morgan (68) found runs all over the ground and seemed in a hurry from the get go as the net run rate would have been on his mind.

T20 leagues a threat to international game: du Plessis

T20 leagues a threat to international game: du Plessis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The proliferation of domestic Twenty20 leagues poses a threat to international cricket and the game must find a way to balance both, according to South Africa's former captain Faf du Plessis.

IPL 2022: Most Valuable Player: No Stopping Buttler!

IPL 2022: Most Valuable Player: No Stopping Buttler!

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle pick the 50 Most Valuable Players in IPL 2022 after Game 55.

Karthik's form bodes well for us: KKR

Karthik's form bodes well for us: KKR

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

KKR hopeful of Russell, Lynn for IPL opener vs RCB

Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

KKR seek to revive their fortunes against a team they had beaten convincingly in the first leg.

IPL 2022: KKR face stern Gujarat Titans test

IPL 2022: KKR face stern Gujarat Titans test

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Gujarat Titans have been firing on all cylinders, with their batting prowess and bowling might.

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'

Gambhir on why KKR got it wrong at the IPL Auction

Gambhir on why KKR got it wrong at the IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes his former IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders doesn't have enough back-up options and the team management could have gone for all-rounders in the players' auction to provide the squad more depth. Gambhir said KKR don't have the bench strength to deal with any injury crisis in the top order.

Mumbai Indians go from strength to strength as IPL hat-trick beckons

Mumbai Indians go from strength to strength as IPL hat-trick beckons

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Mumbai get the money-spinning tournament rolling in Chennai on Friday, just four months after claiming their second successive title, with a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by India captain Virat Kohli.

India face Windies test in T20s sans Kohli and Dhoni

India face Windies test in T20s sans Kohli and Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

India, without captain Virat Kohli and veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni, won't have it easy against T20 World champions West Indies, who are bolstered by the arrival of star players Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell.

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chennai Super Kings have so far failed to display the stuff that won them the IPL last season, and new skipper Ravindra Jadeja must seek improvement on multiple fronts against Punjab Kings when they meet at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan is delighted that his team began its T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note as spinner Moeen Ali exploited the conditions to flatten the West Indies, in Dubai, on Saturday.

Dhoni set to return as CSK aim to seal play-off berth vs RCB

Dhoni set to return as CSK aim to seal play-off berth vs RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed the game against SRH due to a stiff back but is likely to be back for Sunday's match against Virat Kohli-led RCB.

Rangers roar into Europa League final, to face Eintracht Frankfurt

Rangers roar into Europa League final, to face Eintracht Frankfurt

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt beat 10-man West Ham United 1-0 in their Europa League semi-final

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

#20YearsOfLagaan: What the cast is up to

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As we celebrate 20 years of the epic, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the cast and sees what they have been up to since.