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'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head revealed that his celebration after completing the century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was for head coach Daniel Vettori.

'CSK is synonymous with Dhoni, IPL needs him'

'CSK is synonymous with Dhoni, IPL needs him'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Faf du Plessis feels that Dhoni should play in the tournament as he is still fit and motivated.

We always have to celebrate little wins: Cameron Green

We always have to celebrate little wins: Cameron Green

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

After his side clinched a 35-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting allrounder Cameron Green said that they have to celebrate such little wins.

That Night In Dharamsala: 'We Need To Leave Now!'

That Night In Dharamsala: 'We Need To Leave Now!'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'We're noticing all surface-to-missile sites that were just sitting there ready to go.'

'No quick fix for struggling South Africa team'

'No quick fix for struggling South Africa team'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

South Africa have now lost five Tests in a row, including two shock home losses to Sri Lanka, and are struggling with on-field know-how to dig themselves out of tough situations.

Markram to lead South Africa in ODIs

Markram to lead South Africa in ODIs

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Faf Du Plessis' injury prompted selectors to fast-track the 23 year old to the hot seat.

IPL Poll: PBKS vs CSK: Who will win?

IPL Poll: PBKS vs CSK: Who will win?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Game 8 in IPL 2021 will see the Punjab Kings take on the Chennai Super Kings at Mumbai.

The Royal Powerplay Disaster

The Royal Powerplay Disaster

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Reducing Rajasthan Royals to 28/5 in the Powerplay sealed the fate of the hosts as Royal Challengers Bangalore bowled RR out for 59 in Jaipur.

'Pune pitch will take more turn than the first Test'

'Pune pitch will take more turn than the first Test'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis feels that that young fast bowlers in his team can learn a lot from Indian pacer Mohammed Shami as to how one can be so devastating in home conditions.

AB de Villiers says Kohli MUST change his game or else!

AB de Villiers says Kohli MUST change his game or else!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

RCB has got off to a poor start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, having lost three of their four matches.

Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!

Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Royals spinners kept the RCB batters quiet.

South Africa fined for slow over-rate during 2nd Test

South Africa fined for slow over-rate during 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The victorious South African team were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Test against India, which concluded in Pretoria, on Wednesday.

South Africa coach satisfied with Test warm-up

South Africa coach satisfied with Test warm-up

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

A century by Faf du Plessis and a first session in the middle for wicketkeeper AB de Villiers since hand surgery has left South Africa satisfied with preparations for the Test series against Australia.

'Patidar's hundred is one of the best I have seen'

'Patidar's hundred is one of the best I have seen'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis couldn't stop gushing about Patidar

KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

KKR Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Some of the best fielding moments from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match on Friday, March 29, 2024.

De Villiers quits as South Africa Test captain

De Villiers quits as South Africa Test captain

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

AB de Villiers has resigned as South Africa's Test captain, opening the way for childhood friend Faf du Plessis to take over on a permanent basis.

Check out those CSK gogs!

Check out those CSK gogs!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

It's hot, hot, hot in the UAE and the cricketers have brought out some funky shades to keep the sun out of their eyes.

RCB's KGF In Hustle Mode!

RCB's KGF In Hustle Mode!

Rediff.com12 May 2023

RCB face third-placed Rajasthan Royals in their next IPL match on Sunday, May 14.

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

PIX: RCB down hosts LSG in heated IPL contest

Rediff.com2 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Monday.

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa's brilliant knocks were backed by courageous bowling as Chennai Super Kings notched up its first points in IPL 2022 with a win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dr D Y Patil Sports Academy stadium on Tuesday night.

Should toss be scrapped in Test cricket?

Should toss be scrapped in Test cricket?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The merit of the toss has been debated as a need to reduce home advantage that often results in host nations rolling out pitches doctored to favour their players in what tends to end up as one-sided encounters.

IPL final: How MSD's CSK overpowered Morgan's KKR

IPL final: How MSD's CSK overpowered Morgan's KKR

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings spank Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to win fourth IPL title.

Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The 23 year old plundered bowlers, over after over, getting the fours, sixes and the singles and twos at will.

Battle royal in offing as RCB, Delhi Capitals clash at Kotla

Battle royal in offing as RCB, Delhi Capitals clash at Kotla

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli remains the biggest draw as he returns to his 'home ground' at the back of five half-centuries in nine games. Four of them have come away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium and despite being in the opposition camp, the Delhi crowd will be hoping the Indian superstar extends his prolific run in the tournament.

PIX: Chennai Super Kings trounce KKR for 4th IPL crown

PIX: Chennai Super Kings trounce KKR for 4th IPL crown

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League final between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Dubai, on Friday.

Confident Punjab Kings eye first top 2 finish in 11 years

Confident Punjab Kings eye first top 2 finish in 11 years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

A full-strength Punjab Kings will fancy their chances of securing their first top-two finish in 11 years, when they face Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

1 thing South Africa captain learnt from India series

1 thing South Africa captain learnt from India series

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

South Africa have not asked for quick pitches to be prepared for their four-Test series against Australia, which starts in Durban on Thursday, after the ploy backfired just over a month ago, captain Faf du Plessis said on Wednesday.

New-look South Africa name six uncapped players for England Tests

New-look South Africa name six uncapped players for England Tests

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

South Africa have named six uncapped players in their 17-man squad for the first two Tests of the four-match series against England as new coach Mark Boucher seeks to revive the fortunes of the ailing side. Batsmen Pieter Malan and Rassie van der Dussen, fast bowlers Dane Paterson and Beuran Hendricks, all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius and wicketkeeper Rudi Second will all hope to make their debuts in the first Test starting in Pretoria on December 26.

'Mustafizur executed CSK's plans beautifully'

'Mustafizur executed CSK's plans beautifully'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons heaped praise on Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman for executing plans perfectly and setting up a comfortable six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL opener in Chennai on Friday.

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The fortunes of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals changed quite dramatically after their clash on April 13, when MI held their nerve in a tense finish to pull off a remarkable win.

SA 20: Tahir's dive stuns De Kock; JSK trio dominate

SA 20: Tahir's dive stuns De Kock; JSK trio dominate

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals claimed crucial victories over Durban's Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape respectively in the Betway SA20.

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'We haven't always got that right in the past, to play our best cricket at the World Cup, because we put so much pressure on ourselves. We want to just focus on enjoying our cricket'

New era of batting? Forget 200, it's time for 300-run chases!

New era of batting? Forget 200, it's time for 300-run chases!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Travis Head says SunRisers Hyderabad eyeing 300

Under pressure? Maxwell takes mental health break mid-IPL!

Under pressure? Maxwell takes mental health break mid-IPL!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Maxwell emphasised the importance of prioritising his well-being.

What Kohli Said After RCB's Defeat

What Kohli Said After RCB's Defeat

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'Unfortunately, sport is not a fairytale and our remarkable run in #IPL2024 came to an end.'

Duminy named in T20 squad for West Indies series

Duminy named in T20 squad for West Indies series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

JP Duminy has been named in the South African Twenty20 squad for the three-match home series against West Indies next month, but a number of other top players will again be rested.

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill is a 'thinking cricketer' but it is difficult to predict whether he would be able to replicate his T20 captaincy success in the Test format, said Gujarat Titans assistant coach Ashish Kapoor.

PICS: Jadeja excels with bat and ball as CSK humble RCB

PICS: Jadeja excels with bat and ball as CSK humble RCB

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Once again, RCB are looking on course to finish without a trophy after losing six out of their first seven games.

Axar Patel to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

Axar Patel to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

In the 82 matches he has donned the red and blue of the Capitals, Patel scored 967 runs and picked up 62 wickets, at an impressive economy of 7.09.