News for 'Faf'

Doing the 'small things right' clicked for CSK

Doing the 'small things right' clicked for CSK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his side banks on consistency in selection and head coach Stephen Fleming should be given credit for it.

RCB hoping for Harshal's return against Delhi Capitals

RCB hoping for Harshal's return against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Their winning streak halted by defending champions Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore will hope Harshal Patel returns to the playing eleven and contribute in bringing their campaign back on track when they face Delhi Capitals in the IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

'Legends' catch up at practice

'Legends' catch up at practice

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni caught up with Virat Kohli during a practice session in Mumbai.

Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The 36-year-old made the announcement through a statement on Instagram.

Not too long to go now, says Kohli

Not too long to go now, says Kohli

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'My focus is so clear. It's so precise what I want to do.'

'In last phase of his career', Dhoni thanks fans for the love

'In last phase of his career', Dhoni thanks fans for the love

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Losing team skipper, Aiden Markram said the SRH batters had let the side down.

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.'

SEE: Virat Kohli has 'few updates' for RCB fans

SEE: Virat Kohli has 'few updates' for RCB fans

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

RCB are set to make the announcements at an event that they have been promoting as 'RCB unbox'

Turning Point: Theekshana's 'Mystery' Bowling

Turning Point: Theekshana's 'Mystery' Bowling

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In the end, the fact that RCB score 193 and lost by a 23 run margin shows how crucial Theekshana's breakthroughs were in the grander scheme of things.

Turning Point: DK's Fumble

Turning Point: DK's Fumble

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Lucknow Super Giants clinched a memorable one-wicket victory off the final ball against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring thriller.

'When Jadeja plays like that there is nothing much you can do'

'When Jadeja plays like that there is nothing much you can do'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Chennai Super Kings captain M S Dhoni on Sunday said his team did not play well enough but it was "enjoyable" to still end on the winning side against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL in Abu Dhabhi.

Top Performer: Rutu puts CSK on perch

Top Performer: Rutu puts CSK on perch

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

While at first it was Faf who was going all guns blazing, as the innings progressed it was Rutu who took centre-stage as CSK won in a canter to go atop the IPL points table.

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit was happy with rookie spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying it was very difficult for rival batters to pick the lad.

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 Match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore at

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners.

The IPL Dream XI

The IPL Dream XI

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

India's young, rising stars Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan come up with world-class performances.

Why This Dhoni-Kohli Hug Was Special

Why This Dhoni-Kohli Hug Was Special

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Was Virat Kohli's celebration after Mahendra Singh Dhoni was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for 2 runs off 3 balls over the top?

'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

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical RCB outclass CSK; rise to 4th

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical RCB outclass CSK; rise to 4th

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Harshal Patel and Glenn Maxwell led a clinical bowling performance to help Royal Challengers Bangalore register a 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings, pushing the defending champions to the brink of elimination.

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Virat Kohli's 55 off 46 balls in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023 on Saturday in Delhi has fuelled the growing debate on the "dying" role of anchors in the T20 format.

IPL 2021: After CSK Won...

IPL 2021: After CSK Won...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

After a miserable IPL 2020 season, which saw Chennai Super Kings in 7th place on the IPL points table, CSK achieved a magical turnaround in IPL 2021 to be crowned champions after the final against the Kolkata Knight Riders on October 15, 2021.

PIX: Gujarat crush Mumbai to set up final date with Chennai

PIX: Gujarat crush Mumbai to set up final date with Chennai

Rediff.com27 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Du Plessis 'desperate' to return in CPL after concussion

Du Plessis 'desperate' to return in CPL after concussion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The South African is leading the Saint Lucia Kings franchise in the CPL, which began on Thursday.

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to halt the Jos Buttler juggernaut when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

MI need big win over SRH to keep play-off hopes alive

MI need big win over SRH to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for victory by a big margin when they take on wooden spooners Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday, in what could also be their last outing in IPL 2023.

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The new-entrants have further been bolstered by the addition of the multi-talented duo of Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis. The two adding more depth in both bowling and batting.

IPL auction: CSK reveals why they didn't pick Raina

IPL auction: CSK reveals why they didn't pick Raina

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'In auction economics, it is very difficult to retain everybody. We were aware of it...we will lose somebody. We will also get somebody in their place. Now, we have to get the best out of what we have.'

IPL: Dhoni brings out the 'helicopter' in Dubai

IPL: Dhoni brings out the 'helicopter' in Dubai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The three-times IPL champions played a practice game at the Sevens Stadiums in Dubai where the CSK batsmen and bowlers got a good run.

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

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Faf du Plessis suffered the concussion following a nasty collision with his Quetta Gladiators teammate Mohammad Hasnain

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

This season, franchises like the Lucknow Super Giants have revamped their kits while teams like the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings XI were satisfied with minor modifications.

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.

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will miss the season due to injuries.

RCB coach believes Rohit's class will prevail in WTC despite IPL dips

RCB coach believes Rohit's class will prevail in WTC despite IPL dips

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Rohit has been enduring a second consecutive poor IPL season with the bat

Coach Fleming spells out CSK's winning formula

Coach Fleming spells out CSK's winning formula

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming says the secret of his ageing warriors' success is that they rely more on gut feel and interpersonal relationships instead of going too deeply into analytics and numbers.

Azhar-Dada Watch Punjab Slay RCB

Azhar-Dada Watch Punjab Slay RCB

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

When two Indian cricket greats come together to watch a match, you know the proceedings in the middle are interesting.

IPL: Upbeat MI hold the edge vs Titans in Qualifier 2

IPL: Upbeat MI hold the edge vs Titans in Qualifier 2

Rediff.com25 May 2023

After their emphatic victory against LSG, Mumbai Indians would be fancying their chances against defending champions Gujarat Titans in Friday's Qualifier 2 match.

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

Gill-Shankar Deny RCB Wicket For 12 Overs

Gill-Shankar Deny RCB Wicket For 12 Overs

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Shankar and Gill put together a 123-run stand from 71 balls to not drive Gujarat in the middle overs.

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