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'I'm involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result'

'I'm involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Following Chennai Super Kings' win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, CSK skipper MS Dhoni hailed the young bowlers for their stupendous show in the death overs.

How debutant Vyshak's variations stifled DC's chase

How debutant Vyshak's variations stifled DC's chase

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Vyshak cleverly mixed his lengths, varied his pace and bowled a perfect knuckle ball with an upright seam to take the DC batters by surprise.

'I am at my best again,' says Kohli after another ton!

'I am at my best again,' says Kohli after another ton!

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Pumped up after an unprecedented seventh IPL hundred, Virat Kohli took a dig at his critics, who felt that he was all but over as a T20 batter, saying he is playing some of his best cricket in the shortest format.

7000 IPL runs just another milestone, says Kohli

7000 IPL runs just another milestone, says Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Virat Kohli became the first player to amass 7000 runs in the Indian Premier League.

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.

How CSK's left-handers made the difference against RCB!

How CSK's left-handers made the difference against RCB!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes left-handers did the trick for CSK by exploiting the shorter boundaries at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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.

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Both Jaiswal and du Plessis, the leading run-getters in IPL 2023 so far, are in scintillating form. While du Plessis is leading the scoring charts with 576 runs from 11 innings, including six half centuries and a best of 84, Jaiswal is a close second with 575 runs from 12 matches, which includes four fifties and a 124-run knock.

Look Who Shahid Brought To The IPL!

Look Who Shahid Brought To The IPL!

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Check out who logged in to see the Mumbai-Bangalore game...

Meet RCB's Real 'Rockstar'

Meet RCB's Real 'Rockstar'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Harshal Patel stunned all with his guitar skills.

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.

How Can SKY Score 83 In Just 35 Balls?

How Can SKY Score 83 In Just 35 Balls?

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Striking at a dazzling 237.14 strike rate, laced with seven boundaries and six sixes.

IPL PIX: Kohli, du Plessis guide RCB to easy win vs MI

IPL PIX: Kohli, du Plessis guide RCB to easy win vs MI

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Virat Kohli and skipper Faf du Plesiss struck attacking half-centuries to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to an easy eight-wicket win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians.

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR looked a shadow of their past in their season-opener

PHOTOS: Last-ball drama as LSG edge RCB by 1 wicket

PHOTOS: Last-ball drama as LSG edge RCB by 1 wicket

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers and Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday

Turning Point: Sizzling Siraj's Four-Fer

Turning Point: Sizzling Siraj's Four-Fer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Mohammed Siraj turned in his best figures in the IPL as he guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over Punjab Kings.

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Du Plessis, who was also part of CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2011 to 2021, except for 2016 and 2017, when the team was suspended, was recently roped in by the Johannesburg franchise.

CSK's batters targetting 200-plus strike rate: Conway

CSK's batters targetting 200-plus strike rate: Conway

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

CSK has been aiming for 200-plus strike rates on good batting surfaces to put up imposing totals, said opener Devon Conway.

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com9 May 2022

An all-charged up Virat Kohli took the field as the RCB bowlers put up a spirited performance to guide their team to a thumping 67 run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'Chokers' tag on South Africa is fair, concedes captain Faf du Plessis

'Chokers' tag on South Africa is fair, concedes captain Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Conceding that South Africa's teams haven't really fulfilled their potential in World Cups, captain Faf du Plessis said the Proteas need to win the upcoming ICC World T20 to shed the tag of 'chokers' which is haunting them for quite a while now.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

Kohli on how RCB plotted Mumbai Indians' downfall

Kohli on how RCB plotted Mumbai Indians' downfall

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Virat Kohli hopes RCB will keep the focus and execute things properly to maintain the momentum.

IPL 2024 Auction: Watch Out For...

IPL 2024 Auction: Watch Out For...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand. Travis Head from Australia. Gerald Coetzee from South Africa. Harry Brook from England.

LSG skipper limps off injured! Rahul's WTC final participation in doubt?

LSG skipper limps off injured! Rahul's WTC final participation in doubt?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

During match no. 43 of IPL 2023, LSG skipper KL Rahul limped off the field during their home match against RCB.

Who Says IPL Is A Young Man's Game?

Who Says IPL Is A Young Man's Game?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The top four run-getters in IPL 2023 -- Faf du Plessis (38), David Warner (36), Virat Kohli (34) and Jos Buttler (32) -- are all above 30.

Turning Point: RCB bowlers defend paltry total and how!

Turning Point: RCB bowlers defend paltry total and how!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

RCB's fielding complemented the bowling and the team coasted to a well-deserved victory.

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to shed the over-reliance on their celebrated top-order when they face a belligerent Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Monday.

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

He may no longer be RCB's captain, but Virat Kohli is always in the thick of action on the field and off it.

Shubman Gill And Rashid Khan In Race For MVP

Shubman Gill And Rashid Khan In Race For MVP

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after the league stage.

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In a clash featuring remarkable centuries from both teams, Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred for Royal Challengers Bangalore stole the spotlight, despite Heinrich Klaasen's outstanding display for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, May 18, 2023, night.

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.

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

The left-handed batter and India vice-captain was signed up in the recent auction, in Mumbai, for Rs 3.40 crore, the highest price for a player in the WPL auction.

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Rediff.com5 May 2023

After a win like that, the morale of any team would be high but Delhi will need to find a way to bat well against the star studded RCB.

I am a morally good person, no cheat, asserts Faf du Plessis

I am a morally good person, no cheat, asserts Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Recently, South Africa were penalised five runs for ball tampering against Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai, AB de Villiers insisted the Proteas were not cheats.

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bangalore look to strengthen their claim for an IPL play-offs berth in their must-win match against laggards Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Maxwell relishes No. 4 spot, powers RCB to victory

Maxwell relishes No. 4 spot, powers RCB to victory

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Maxwell relishes 'freedom to express' with match-winning 77 for RCB against RR

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals need more from their fragile middle-order as they look to return to winning ways against an inconsistent but dangerous Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sunday's IPL match in Bengaluru.

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The fans in Bengaluru had a party time as it rained sixes and fours all evening at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.