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IPL 2022: Glenn Maxwell 'can't wait to get out there'

IPL 2022: Glenn Maxwell 'can't wait to get out there'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Maxwell is expected to play against Mumbai Indians on April 9.

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians are enduring a poor start to IPL 2022, having lost their first three games.

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The KKR think-tank might not be unduly worried as their campaign is still at a nascent stage, but they would like to see the first-choice pacer and spinner finding their range at the earliest.

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Needing 10 off 2, Jadeja was the man who could take CSK into the play-offs. But Dayal bowled two dots on the trot to knock CSK out of the tournament.

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

'Personally very satisfied with how I bowled against South Africa'

'Personally very satisfied with how I bowled against South Africa'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The Indian bowlers had a torrid time against South African batting line-up led by AB de Villiers but senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said he "enjoyed the challenge" as he managed to hold his own for the better part of the limited overs series.

PHOTOS: Amla guides SA to consolation win over SL

PHOTOS: Amla guides SA to consolation win over SL

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A patient half-century by opening batsman Hashim Amla guided South Africa to a consolation 8-wicket victory over struggling Sri Lanka in the Group A encounter at New Delhi on Monday. Chasing a modest target of 121 runs, Amla scored 56 runs off 52 balls to help his team chase down the target with 14 balls remaining. Skipper Faf du Plessis also scored 32 runs off 36 balls, while AB de Villiers hit a brisk 20 off 12 balls.

South Africa's bowlers step up preparation for India tour

South Africa's bowlers step up preparation for India tour

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The Proteas bowlers took part in a thorough session under the watchful eyes of Langeveldt with the aim of increasing their workloads and mapping out expectations and game plans ahead of the 72-day tour which starts with the first Twenty20 match in Dharamsala on October 2.

Yasir's late strikes put Pakistan in control on Day 3

Yasir's late strikes put Pakistan in control on Day 3

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen hit half-centuries before Yasir Shah's late strikes gave Pakistan the upperhand, on Day 3 of the first Test, in Karachi, on Thursday.

3rd Test: India to go for the kill in Ranchi with points to grab

3rd Test: India to go for the kill in Ranchi with points to grab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Not just the 40 points, India will also be eyeing a 3-0 whitewash in the Gandhi-Mandela series.

IPL PIX: RCB edge KKR in thrilling finish

IPL PIX: RCB edge KKR in thrilling finish

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore batters overcame some nervy moments after leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga spun his way to a four-wicket haul to register a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Three

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Three

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Images from Day 3 in the third Test between India and South Africa, at Nagpur, on Friday.

Why slow over-rates are a problem in IPL

Why slow over-rates are a problem in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Quite a few teams and captains have already been fined for slow over rate this season.

When Virat Kohli had no belief and 'tank was empty'

When Virat Kohli had no belief and 'tank was empty'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Kohli's decision to quit RCB captaincy came after he had made up his mind to step down as India's T20 skipper, following the 2021 T20 World Cup

Turning Point: Sundar's lethal spell

Turning Point: Sundar's lethal spell

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Washington Sundar had splendid figures of 2-11 in his first two overs, both of which were bowled in the Powerplay, as he left CSK reeling at 26/2 in six overs.

South Africans sizzle in IPL V

South Africans sizzle in IPL V

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The South Africans seem to be making the most of it on the Indian soil as both their batsmen and bowlers have proved their worth in the IPL so far and even look set to dominate the fifth edition of the tournament.

Gambhir slams Dhoni; hails Samson's ferocious knock

Gambhir slams Dhoni; hails Samson's ferocious knock

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Gambhir's remarks came after CSK's 16-run loss against Rajasthan Royals by 16 runs in the IPL

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

KKR, CSK to engage in bidding war in IPL mini-auction with big purse in hand

PHOTOS: SunRisers hand Super Kings third defeat

PHOTOS: SunRisers hand Super Kings third defeat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's Indian Premier League between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings in Dubai.

How ailing Siraj helped RCB demolish Gujarat Titans...

How ailing Siraj helped RCB demolish Gujarat Titans...

Rediff.com5 May 2024

It was mind over matter for Mohammed Siraj, as he pushed his physically indisposed self to the limits to earn the 'Player of the Match' award in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's four-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Just 69 Runs Away: History Beckons Markram, Bavuma

Just 69 Runs Away: History Beckons Markram, Bavuma

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Limping Bavuma, Markram lead South Africa to brink of history.

Do-or-die for KKR as they take on RCB

Do-or-die for KKR as they take on RCB

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Struggling KKR seek change of fortunes against RCB

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals accomplished a nervy chase to stay alive in the Indian Premier League

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

India face a South Africa in their final World Twenty20 warm-up game in Mumbai, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Two

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day Two

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Photos from Day 2 of the 3rd Test match played in Nagpur on Thursday

PIX: Kohli celebrates and how!

PIX: Kohli celebrates and how!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

An emotionally charged Virat Kohli came to the fore during Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 clash against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.

Day night Test, PHOTOS: Australia take control in Adelaide

Day night Test, PHOTOS: Australia take control in Adelaide

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Australia took firm control of the day-night third Test on Saturday when they reduced South Africa to 194 for six at the close on day three, only 70 runs ahead of their hosts.

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

Turning Point: CSK's top order flop

Turning Point: CSK's top order flop

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Curran-Rayudu partnership for the third wicket put the brakes on the CSK innings in the middle overs, as they could add just 27 runs from 26 balls before both fell in quick succession.

Stand-in skipper Elgar looks for new energy with the red ball

Stand-in skipper Elgar looks for new energy with the red ball

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

South Africa have been second-best in the One-Day International and Twenty20 series in England this year, and also suffered a first-round exit in the Champions Trophy, but Elgar believes the red ball can signal a change in fortunes.

How chess helped Chahal improve as a bowler

How chess helped Chahal improve as a bowler

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Yuzvendra Chahal is indebted to his days as a chess player which taught him to pre-empt the batsman's moves.

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.

PICS: Chahar bowls Chennai to thumping win over Punjab

PICS: Chahar bowls Chennai to thumping win over Punjab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Images from Friday's IPL match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings, in Mumbai.

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Chennai seal top spot with a crushing win over Kings XI

Chennai seal top spot with a crushing win over Kings XI

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical performance as they demolished bottom placed Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets to finish on top of the league table and qualify for the play-offs in the Indian Premier League in Mohali.

PHOTOS: Kohli hits ton as India easily beat SA in Durban ODI

PHOTOS: Kohli hits ton as India easily beat SA in Durban ODI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Captain Faf du Plessis led from the front with an impressive 120 as he single-handedly took South Africa to 269 for 8 in the first One-Day International against India, in Durban, on Thursday.

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.

'His mother has been ill': Sangakkara hails McCoy's commitment

'His mother has been ill': Sangakkara hails McCoy's commitment

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Kumar Sangakkara was all praise for West Indies' Obed McCoy's 'superb commitment'.

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand entered their maiden ICC World Cup final, beating South Africa by five wickets in a thrilling rain-reduced World Cup semi-final at Eden spoPark in Auckland on Tuesday. Set 298 to win from 43 overs, the Kiwis, led by fine knocks from captain Brendon McCullum (59 off 26 balls) and Grant Elliott (84 off 73) got across the finish line with one ball to spare. Elliott hit the winning run with a six over long-on off the bowling of Dale Steyn.

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Rizvi, Nair power DC to six-wicket win over Punjab Kings