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LSG's Bengaluru boys ready to conquer RCB in IPL homecoming

LSG's Bengaluru boys ready to conquer RCB in IPL homecoming

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

RCB and LSG will be looking horns in a high-octane clash in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Delhi's strong batting line up of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith and Pant himself will look to fire on all cylinders right from the opening game.

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Will Jacks reached his half-century in 14.2 overs and brought up his 100 in 16 overs!

KKR mauling exposes lack of variety in RCB's bowling

KKR mauling exposes lack of variety in RCB's bowling

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Three matches might be too small a sample size to form an opinion but going by the lack of variety that's been on show in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling attack, they might just be staring at a long, tiring IPL season this year.

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen impressed with the bat as a much-changed South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 16 runs to seal the Twenty20 International series at Centurion Park on Friday.

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A look at the best bowling performances from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match in Bengaluru.

K L Rahul out of IPL 2023; doubtful for WTC final

K L Rahul out of IPL 2023; doubtful for WTC final

Rediff.com3 May 2023

LSG captain K L Rahul sustained a serious thigh injury during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

South Africa remained on course for victory at the close at Kingsmead on Friday.

IPL: Chennai Super Kings edge past Delhi Daredevils in thriller

IPL: Chennai Super Kings edge past Delhi Daredevils in thriller

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Ashish Nehra snapped up three wickets to lead a disciplined bowling attack as two-time champions Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Daredevils by one run in a last-over thriller of the Indian Premier League.

'Kohli is mentally strong, he will emerge from this run'

'Kohli is mentally strong, he will emerge from this run'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'He has the spirit and he'll emerge from these run of low scores. In the coming crucial games, he'll help us win'

Kohli should lead India if Rohit is unavailable: Shastri

Kohli should lead India if Rohit is unavailable: Shastri

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Former head coach Ravi Shastri feels India should look "in the direction" of Virat Kohli to lead the side in a major game, like the WTC final, if skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable due to "unforeseen circumstances".

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka, break 'knock-out jinx'

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka, break 'knock-out jinx'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

All-rounder JP Duminy claimed a hat-trick as South Africa stormed into the World Cup semi-finals with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

England's Bess claims five wickets as South Africa hang on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Dom Bess took three more South African wickets, and grabbed his first test five wicket haul, to increase England's stranglehold

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings demolish RCB to stay alive

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings demolish RCB to stay alive

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Punjab Kings buried Royal Challengers Bangalore under a deluge of runs as they kept their play-off hopes alive with a thumping 54-run victory, riding on superb half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone.

Dean Elgar replaces Graeme Smith in list of contracted players

Dean Elgar replaces Graeme Smith in list of contracted players

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named Dean Elgar in the list of its contracted players, in place of the retired Test captain Graeme Smith.

When rain gods helped South Africa

When rain gods helped South Africa

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Heavy overnight rain ended New Zealand's hopes of winning the third Test against South Africa and levelling the series at 1-1 on Wednesday when the final day in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

IPL: Time is running out for Dhoni's Supergiants

IPL: Time is running out for Dhoni's Supergiants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

The Pune outfit is presently languishing at the sixth spot in the eight-team standings with just four points.

Axar Or Rajat: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Axar Or Rajat: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rajat Patidar and Axar Patel struck half-centuries in a match dominated by the bowlers.

South Africa recall fast bowler Kyle Abbott for Durban Test

South Africa recall fast bowler Kyle Abbott for Durban Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

South Africa have recalled fast bowler Kyle Abbott for the second Test against India in his home town of Durban starting on Boxing Day (December 26).

CSK retain big names, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk for IPL-12

CSK retain big names, release Wood, Khsitiz, Kanishk for IPL-12

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

In a statement issued on Wednesday, CSK revealed England fast bowler Mark Wood and uncapped Indian players Kanishk Seth and Kshitiz Sharma have been released.

'Worked hard on my shape,' reveals David after slaying DC

'Worked hard on my shape,' reveals David after slaying DC

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Mumbai Indians batter Tim David, whose crucial knock helped the team defeat Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday, revealed that he worked really hard "on his shape" after facing some issues earlier in the season.

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Wayne Parnell and Imran Tahir took three wickets each as South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

World T20: When performance belied reputations

World T20: When performance belied reputations

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As we head to the head to the business end of the tournament, that involves three former champions, a look at the players who flattered to deceive, faltering under the weight of expectations, hurting their respective teams.

IPL auction: Stokes, Ashwin, Gayle headline marquee players

IPL auction: Stokes, Ashwin, Gayle headline marquee players

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Troubled England all-rounder Ben Stokes and India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are among the 16 marquee players for the upcoming Indian Premier League Players' Auction in Bengaluru on January 27 and 28.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

3rd Test: New Zealand battle to stumps in good position

3rd Test: New Zealand battle to stumps in good position

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Tom Latham and Jeet Raval weathered an intense examination for over 25 overs to guide New Zealand to 67 without loss at the close of the rain-affected second day of the third Test against South Africa at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.

IPL player draft: The 10 buys...their worth

IPL player draft: The 10 buys...their worth

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

IPL Player draft: How the bidding went

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Virat Kohli talks about his key to success

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Batsman Kohli credits India captaincy for change in mindset

Turning Point: Thakur's 2 wickets

Turning Point: Thakur's 2 wickets

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Shardul Thakur's two wickets in two balls in the 18th over put the brakes on the KXIP innings.

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

South Africa need five wickets on Friday to secure victory in the first Test after Sri Lanka provided dogged resistance and were 240 for five at stumps on the fourth day at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

'Dhoni is a genius'

'Dhoni is a genius'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Dhoni surprised everyone by sending Curran up the order with 29 needed off 17 balls.

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

RCB wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat said that the franchise will be starting its preparations for the IPL from March 10 onwards.

IPL: Faltering CSK seek revival against SunRisers

IPL: Faltering CSK seek revival against SunRisers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Time is fast running out for the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, a team which desperately needs its batting to click when it takes on SunRisers Hyderabad in Dubai on Tuesday in a battle to keep its IPL hopes alive.

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Toh ab tu mujhe sikhayega...,' Gambhir said in a verbal spat with Kohli

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.

2nd ODI: De Kock shines as South Africa thump Sri Lanka

2nd ODI: De Kock shines as South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

South Africa's Quinton de Kock top-scored with a fluent 94 as they cruised to a 113-run victory over Sri Lanka and a 2-0 lead in their five-match One-day International series on Wednesday.

Turning Point: Amazing Rayudu and Raina

Turning Point: Amazing Rayudu and Raina

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The CSK duo put on 112 runs, which powered their team to 182/3.

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

While SA great Lance Klusener hailed Hardik Pandya as one of the best fast-bowling allrounders, he believes Pandya gave up on Test cricket too easily.

India's vs South Africa: 5 Key Moments

India's vs South Africa: 5 Key Moments

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century and Yuzvendra Chahal's superb show with the ball along with Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell helped India begin their World Cup campaign with a confident victory.