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Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Warner took full responsibility of his innings, explaining the reason behind his frustration

Markram stakes claim for South Africa Test captaincy

Markram stakes claim for South Africa Test captaincy

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Aiden Markram led South Africa to victory at the 2014 Cricket Under-19 World Cup, and had been tipped by current CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith as a future captain for the senior side.

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The middle-order continues to remain a concern for CSK with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself not being at his best.

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KKR have plenty of resources in bowling but Karthik, it seems, has not been able to manage them well

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While he has 57 first-class, 24 List A and 39 T20 wickets at domestic level, Shahbaz Ahmed does have the ability to punch above his weight.

IPL PIX: DK guides RCB to win against Rajasthan

IPL PIX: DK guides RCB to win against Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Mumbai, on Tuesday

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

While Moeen Ali sparkled with excellent figures of 3/7 in three overs, Ravindra Jadeja took 2/28 in four overs as the two spinners consigned Royals to a thumping 45-run defeat.

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai on Friday.

Babar Azam shines as Pakistan beat World XI

Babar Azam shines as Pakistan beat World XI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Pakistan beat World XI by 20 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series, at Gaddafi stadium, in Lahore, on Tuesday.

CSK's 'retirement home' show old is gold in IPL

CSK's 'retirement home' show old is gold in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his 'Dad's Army' moved to within one win of a third IPL title.

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai, on Monday.

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.

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Tuesday.

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'We have the likes of (captain) Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma, who have the ability to dig in and score big runs and I also like the way that Rassie (van der Dussen) has come in and grown in that team.'

IPL PIX: Super Kings sink Royal Challengers to go top

IPL PIX: Super Kings sink Royal Challengers to go top

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Sharjah, on Friday.

All lives don't matter until black lives matter: Du Plessis

All lives don't matter until black lives matter: Du Plessis

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

"All lives don't matter until black lives matter," former South Africa captain and star batsman Faf du Plessis said on Friday, lending support to the fight against racism that has gripped the world with renewed vigour after African-American George Floyd's death. Offering his views on the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, which found support in the ongoing England-West Indies Test series where players from both sides took a knee in the opening match, du Plessis said time has come to fight racism head on.

SA must make most of India's first-game nerves: Kallis

SA must make most of India's first-game nerves: Kallis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'It doesn't get any easier though against India but it's their first game and our third, so maybe that could give us the edge we need'

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

After winning the Indian Premier League for the fourth time, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained tight-lipped on his participation in the next year's edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament.

Uncapped De Bruyn in Du Plessis-led SA squad for SL Tests

Uncapped De Bruyn in Du Plessis-led SA squad for SL Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

South Africa have named uncapped batsman Theunis de Bruyn in their injury-hit squad for the three-match home Test series against Sri Lanka that starts on December 26.

Coach Fleming not worried about CSK's losing run

Coach Fleming not worried about CSK's losing run

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming sought to play down concerns over the team's middle-order which has not been able to get going in recent games after they suffered their third defeat in a row, against Punjab Kings in Dubai on Thursday.

Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The 23 year old plundered bowlers, over after over, getting the fours, sixes and the singles and twos at will.

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka - who shocked England so spectacularly in Leeds last week - must now beat West Indies and India in their final two games if they are to stand any chance of making the final four.

WC Warm-Up: South Africa's Du Plessis finds form in win over Sri Lanka

WC Warm-Up: South Africa's Du Plessis finds form in win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 May 2019

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs

'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis called for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to dish out tougher punishments for players found guilty of ball tampering.

Lootcase review

Lootcase review

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'A whole lot of faffing around happens from the time Lootcase sets up its amusing premise and concludes it in a manner typical of its genre.' 'But the actors are such effortless fits for their parts, there is pleasure in this dillydallying,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Struggling for survival, CSK face fierce rivals Mumbai Indians

Struggling for survival, CSK face fierce rivals Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians have been in ominous form and the varied bowling attack could prove a challenge for the CSK batters, who are low on confidence.

Turning Point: Watson-Rayudu rescue CSK

Turning Point: Watson-Rayudu rescue CSK

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Curran, who started positively from the outset, then smashed two sixes and as many boundaries off Khaleel Ahmed in the fourth over

Struggling CSK, Royals in battle for survival

Struggling CSK, Royals in battle for survival

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have failed to live up to expectations in the IPL so far and are placed sixth and seventh respectively on the points table in the eight-team competition.

Top Performer: Chahar rips through Punjab

Top Performer: Chahar rips through Punjab

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

He ended his spell with four wickets for 13 runs, bowling an incredible 18 dot balls, his best-ever IPL figures.

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super League.

RCB seek return to winning ways against resilient CSK

RCB seek return to winning ways against resilient CSK

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to shrug off the crushing defeat in the previous outing and get their mojo back when they take on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's resilient Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Friday.

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

>With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape. Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022.

PICS: Watson, Du Plessis revive CSK's campaign

PICS: Watson, Du Plessis revive CSK's campaign

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings put an end to their poor run after registering a massive 10-wicket win against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

CSK have better resources but they must utilise them to the hilt. Teams:

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

Du Plessis handed total reins of South Africa team

Du Plessis handed total reins of South Africa team

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Faf du Plessis was appointed South Africa's One Day International captain on Monday in place of AB de Villiers, giving him the top job in all three formats of the game.

IPL PIX: Royal Challengers Bangalore canter to win over Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Royal Challengers Bangalore canter to win over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Suryakumar took charge with MI tottering at 79 for 6 and added 72 off 41 balls with Jaydev Unadkat (13 no off 14 balls).

SA security shoves journo trying to interview Du Plessis

SA security shoves journo trying to interview Du Plessis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

South Africa have accused an Australian TV station of harassing captain Faf du Plessis after a reporter was involved in a physical confrontation with a team security guard at Adelaide Airport on Monday. Du Plessis has been charged with ball-tampering by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the second test in Hobart, which South Africa won to clinch the series with a match to spare.

Transition from Tests to T20s was difficult, says Jadeja

Transition from Tests to T20s was difficult, says Jadeja

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Ravindra Jadeja, who played a major role in Chennai Super Kings' two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, revealed that transition to T20 format after playing Test cricket was 'difficult'.

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Under-fire South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said his "hurting" team is trying to fight but is just not able to avoid mistakes in what is turning out to be a horror World Cup campaign.