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PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's ICC World Cup match between Bangaldesh and South Africa.

Saha surpasses Dhoni to claim new 'keeping record

Saha surpasses Dhoni to claim new 'keeping record

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 33-year-old surpassed former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who had claimed nine dismissals in a Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2014.

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Kohli vs Kane as RCB, SRH scramble for play-off berths

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson's woeful form will be in focus when Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in a return IPL fixture at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Karthik backs RCB batters to fire after CSK defeat

Karthik backs RCB batters to fire after CSK defeat

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru staged a valiant comeback thanks to Anuj Rawat's 25-ball 48 and Karthik's 26-ball 38 in a 95-run stand lower down to guide the team to 173-6 in 20 overs, but hosts Chennai Super Kings chased down the total with six wickets and eight balls left.

De Kock continues rich form as South Africa go 4-0 up vs Sri Lanka

De Kock continues rich form as South Africa go 4-0 up vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Opener Quinton de Kock passed the half-century mark for the eighth time in nine innings across all formats to lift South Africa to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth One-day International at St George's Park on Wednesday.

South Africa eye fresh start; Anderson set for milestone

South Africa eye fresh start; Anderson set for milestone

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The overhaul of South Africa's coaching structure has given the team a major boost as they get ready to take on England in a four-Test series which begins on Thursday, captain Faf du Plessis said. Meanwhile, veteran pacer James Anderson will be back on the frontline for England, for what will be his 150th Test.

Why Kohli Quit RCB Captaincy

Why Kohli Quit RCB Captaincy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'I just want to have a lot of fun and just enjoy myself on the field and give myself fully to this team, like I have for so many years, without any load.'

Calm Dhoni says it's more about 'dressing room atmosphere'

Calm Dhoni says it's more about 'dressing room atmosphere'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Calm Dhoni says it's more about 'dressing room atmosphere'

All-rounder Moeen leads England to series victory

All-rounder Moeen leads England to series victory

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Spinner Moeen Ali crowned his excellent series by taking five wickets as England beat South Africa by 177 runs in the fourth Test in Manchester on Monday to secure a 3-1 series victory.

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best?

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The bowlers who bowled the best spell in Bengaluru on Friday, March 29, 2024.

India-South Africa first Test ends in a thrilling draw

India-South Africa first Test ends in a thrilling draw

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Set a stiff target of 458 for victory, the hosts rode on centuries from Faf du Plessis (134) and AB de Villiers (103) but failed to pull off a sensational victory, falling short by a narrow margin of eight runs.

Nehra, Raina shine as Chennai demolish Bangalore

Nehra, Raina shine as Chennai demolish Bangalore

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Veteran Ashish Nehra dished out a brilliant spell of pace bowling after Suresh Raina's sparkling half-century as Chennai Super Kings registered a comfortable 27-run victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match in Bangalore, on Wednesday.

2nd Test: South Africa on top after Pakistan bowled out easily

2nd Test: South Africa on top after Pakistan bowled out easily

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Opener Aiden Markram made a return to form as he scored 78 to help South Africa into a strong position on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Thursday.

IPL 9's roll call of retired-hurt

IPL 9's roll call of retired-hurt

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Following Rising Pune Supergiants batsman Faf du Plessis's exit, Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com takes stock of the players forced out of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza by injury.

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

JP Duminy will captain a South Africa Twenty20 squad with three new caps to take on India in three matches later this month, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

Gavaskar hails Siraj's 'never-say-die attitude'

Gavaskar hails Siraj's 'never-say-die attitude'

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Mohammed Siraj's self-belief and never-say-die attitude are his real strengths, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar after the pacer set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's four-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

South Africa's core strength stems from quality bench

South Africa's core strength stems from quality bench

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

For the Proteas, the emphasis is on all 15 players instead of 11.

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

In 16 matches (15 innings) against CSK, he has amassed 630 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 142.85, including six fifties.

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Rediff.com5 May 2024

With the IPL 2024 season heading towards its business end, and RCB finding themselves in a must-win situation, Player of the Match Mohammad Siraj put up a stellar show with the ball in front of home fans.

ODI Rankings: India retain 2nd spot, Kohli rises to No 2

ODI Rankings: India retain 2nd spot, Kohli rises to No 2

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The series loss to South Africa notwithstanding, India held on to their second spot in the team list, while star batsman Virat Kohli rose up a rung to second in the batsmen's table of the latest ICC ODI cricket rankings.

PHOTOS: Morkel keeps SA on course for big win over wilting Australia

PHOTOS: Morkel keeps SA on course for big win over wilting Australia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Test between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg on Monday

What was Rajat Patidar up to after IPL 2021?

What was Rajat Patidar up to after IPL 2021?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Patidar was ignored at this year's auction only to be picked as an injury replacement

How Dhoni's CSK can bounce back

How Dhoni's CSK can bounce back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

At the halfway point, after winning just two games out of seven, CSK are looking set to miss the play-offs for the first time in their history. Harish Kotian tells Captain M S Dhoni and Coach Stephen Fleming how to get CSK back to its winning ways.

'CSK old boys' army have a fantastic shot at IPL title'

'CSK old boys' army have a fantastic shot at IPL title'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen says defending champions Mumbai Indians can ill-afford a typical slow start when the IPL resumes, and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings have a "fantastic shot" at regaining the title after a poor 2020 season.

De Kock's blast powers South Africa to victory against SL

De Kock's blast powers South Africa to victory against SL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

South Africa opener Quinton de Kock's attacking 87 set up a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international in Dambulla on Wednesday, handing the tourists a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

IPL PICS: Gaikwad, Bravo lead CSK fightback vs Mumbai

IPL PICS: Gaikwad, Bravo lead CSK fightback vs Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai, on Sunday.

Dhoni to lead new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants

Dhoni to lead new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named captain of new Indian Premier League franchise Rising Pune Supergiants on Monday.

World Cup: SA, Afghanistan look to open account

World Cup: SA, Afghanistan look to open account

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Down and out, the two bottom-placed teams know that this will be their best chance to post their first win in the ongoing 50-over showpiece.

It was a complete game for us ahead of final: Dhoni

It was a complete game for us ahead of final: Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his side played a "complete game" to beat Kings XI Punjab and enter the Champions League T20 final.

IPL PIX: Punjab whip CSK but fail to make last four

IPL PIX: Punjab whip CSK but fail to make last four

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, in Dubai, on Thursday.

PIX: Bottom-placed RCB stun SRH with commanding win

PIX: Bottom-placed RCB stun SRH with commanding win

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Hyderabad on Thursday

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Glenn Maxwell played a scintillating cameo hitting an unbeaten 32 off 14 balls under pressure to power Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants.

Elgar battles to much-needed ton as Windies wilt

Elgar battles to much-needed ton as Windies wilt

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Opener Dean Elgar struck his third Test century as South Africa rode their luck to finish the first day of the second Test against West Indies on 270 for two on Friday.

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Both the high-profile openers, Kohli and Faf du Plessis, are big match players and will be itching to make an impact after low returns in the previous game.

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'RCB is the world's first carbon neutral cricket team and the foremost cricket franchise in the world.'

Hasaranga, Rawat happy to deliver for Royal Challengers

Hasaranga, Rawat happy to deliver for Royal Challengers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga expressed happiness after his spell helped Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the IPL match in Pune on Saturday.

IPL 2020: The coolest masks

IPL 2020: The coolest masks

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Some cricketers try to add personality and a unique style to their masks by getting customised graphics on them.

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The Proteas skipper felt that the manner in which Rohit Sharma batted in the second innings for his knock of 127, really made the chase difficult for his side.

Have RCB Won The IPL?

Have RCB Won The IPL?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Anyone watching the scenes in the Royal Challengers Bangalore dressing room after they beat the Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets and 5 balls to spare at the Wankhede stadium on Tuesday night would have thought RCB had finally laid their hands on IPL silverware!

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Thursday.