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Rashid, Nabi, Ghazanfar hold key to Afghan challenge in ODI series opener vs India

Rashid, Nabi, Ghazanfar hold key to Afghan challenge in ODI series opener vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Afghanistan relying on seasoned spin trio to script first ever win over India

Gurbaz credits Gambhir after slamming century against India

Gurbaz credits Gambhir after slamming century against India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz credited India head coach Gautam Gambhir for his technical inputs after smashing a 51-ball 102 in the rain-hit first One-Day International.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: India captain Gill hails debutants Brar, Dubey

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: India captain Gill hails debutants Brar, Dubey

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Shubman Gill praised pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey for their impressive debuts in India's one-sided victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI.

IPL 2026, Qualifier 1: Dharamsala holds the key to RCB vs GT showdown

IPL 2026, Qualifier 1: Dharamsala holds the key to RCB vs GT showdown

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The evidence from the three IPL matches played in Dharamsala this season suggests that it has evolved into a high-scoring venue where fast bowlers still remain relevant, a combination that could shape Tuesday's Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan's wicket-keeping drills ahead of the series opener suggested India could be considering a revised role for KL Rahul in the ODI setup.

Shubman Gill Powers India To Victory Against Afghanistan In Rain-Hit First ODI

Shubman Gill Powers India To Victory Against Afghanistan In Rain-Hit First ODI

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut before captain Shubman Gill played a regal knock to set up India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the rain-hit series opener.

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Rediff.com6 May 2026

IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.

Punjab Kings' Openers Prabhsimran-Priyansh Set IPL Partnership Record

Punjab Kings' Openers Prabhsimran-Priyansh Set IPL Partnership Record

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Punjab Kings' opening batsmen Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have become the first uncapped pair to score over 1000 partnership runs in the Indian Premier League.

Rajat Patidar stakes claim for spot in India T20 side with IPL special

Rajat Patidar stakes claim for spot in India T20 side with IPL special

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajat Patidar's explosive T20 form has sparked debate about his inclusion in India's T20 squad, with calls for his selection growing louder after a blistering innings in the IPL.

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Rediff.com6 May 2026

IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.

K L Rahul's Blitz, Kuldeep's Magic Help Delhi Capitals Sink KKR

K L Rahul's Blitz, Kuldeep's Magic Help Delhi Capitals Sink KKR

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Kuldeep Yadav marked his return in stunning three-wicket haul to complement K L Rahul's blazing half-century at the top as Delhi Capitals outclassed a lacklustre Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings eye big turnaround in Dharamshala

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings eye big turnaround in Dharamshala

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Punjab Kings aims to regain winning momentum as they move to their home base in Dharamshala for a crucial three-match stint, following a loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2026: 'No excuses, we failed badly': Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2026: 'No excuses, we failed badly': Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, expressed his disappointment with the team's bowling and fielding performance after their defeat to Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

Archer's All-Round Show Powers Rajasthan Royals Into IPL 2026 Playoffs

Archer's All-Round Show Powers Rajasthan Royals Into IPL 2026 Playoffs

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Jofra Archer's superb all-round showing helped Rajasthan Royals outclass Mumbai Indians to seal their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs, in Mumbai.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs DC: Punjab Kings eye course correction vs struggling Delhi Capitals

IPL 2026, PBKS vs DC: Punjab Kings eye course correction vs struggling Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Punjab Kings are looking to turn their fortunes around as they host Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. After recent defeats, Punjab aims to improve their performance in all areas. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, struggling with form, are looking ahead to the next season.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs DC: Delhi Capitals revive playoff hopes with thrilling win over Punjab Kings

IPL 2026, PBKS vs DC: Delhi Capitals revive playoff hopes with thrilling win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller powered Delhi Capitals to a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings and kept their slim playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli's Century Fires RCB To Victory Against KKR

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli's Century Fires RCB To Victory Against KKR

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten century to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Bhuvneshwar, Krunal shine as RCB pip Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Bhuvneshwar, Krunal shine as RCB pip Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Krunal Pandya's gritty 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round heroics (4/23, 7 not out) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nervy two-wicket victory and knocked Mumbai Indians out of the race for IPL playoffs in Raipur on Sunday.

'Sorry Morne': Arshdeep's fun apology after comeback

'Sorry Morne': Arshdeep's fun apology after comeback

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

After a clutch performance in the third T2OI against South Africa, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh indulged in some friendly banter with bowling coach Morne Morkel, who received unwanted screen time during Arshdeep's poor performance during the 2nd T20I match.

Perform Or Perish! Gill Under Fire In Chilly Dharamsala

Perform Or Perish! Gill Under Fire In Chilly Dharamsala

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The controversial decision to select Shubman Gill in place of a well-settled Sanju Samson as the opener has backfired for the Indian team so far.

'BCCI had to do this; will complete IPL 2025': Ganguly

'BCCI had to do this; will complete IPL 2025': Ganguly

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says the BCCI will complete the IPL, and the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan will end very soon as Pakistan will not be able to handle the pressure for a long time.

'Why be afraid? We're in India': Fan after IPL tie called off

'Why be afraid? We're in India': Fan after IPL tie called off

Rediff.com9 May 2025

With national security as the top priority, the BCCI, in coordination with local authorities, decided to abandon the match as a precautionary measure.

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

Rediff.com10 May 2025

ESPNcricinfo also reported that several team officials informed were of the opinion that the remainder of the tournament could be played later in the year.

IPL crisis: Special train for PBKS, DC players to Delhi

IPL crisis: Special train for PBKS, DC players to Delhi

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The match, which had started late due to rain, was called off in the 11th over of PBKS's innings after floodlights malfunctioned at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium.

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

"He's been outstanding for Punjab": Anil Kumble hails Prabhsimran Singh after PBKS-LSG clash

Why Did Rohit Sharma Abruptly End Test Career?

Why Did Rohit Sharma Abruptly End Test Career?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Was it a lack of confidence about whether he would perform in England that influenced his decision? asks K R Nayar.

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 campaign hit a new low -both statistically and symbolically - on Sunday, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Prabhsimran Singh - Punjab Kings' pint-sized powerhouse whose explosive batting, sharp game sense, and newfound maturity have made him the breakout Indian star of the tournament.

Will hybrid pitches become a hit in India?

Will hybrid pitches become a hit in India?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Hybrid pitches give up to three times the amount of play on the same pitch as compared to the regular pitches.

HP player levels bribery charge against HPCA chief

HP player levels bribery charge against HPCA chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Jaswant Rai charged the HPCA chief Anurag Thakur with 'forcing him' to opt out of the team in lieu of money.

Kings' announcement of Dharamsala as venue puzzles BCCI, HPCA

Kings' announcement of Dharamsala as venue puzzles BCCI, HPCA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

There seems to be no end to confusion with regards to shift of Kings XI Punjab's three Indian Premier League home matches after the franchise issued an official statement naming Dharamsala as their second home venue.

Former all-rounder Dhawan retires from domestic limited-overs cricket

Former all-rounder Dhawan retires from domestic limited-overs cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Himachal Pradesh's Rishi Dhawan, who played three ODIs and a T20I for India in 2016, will be available for selection for the remainder of the Ranji Trophy season, starting from January 23.

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson continued his dream run in T20I cricket, smashing his second consecutive century in the first match of the series against South Africa at Kingsmead, in Durban on Friday night.

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

HPCA rules out coronavirus threat to 1st ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) general manager Col HS Manhas said all precautions are being taken by the medical teams amid the coronavirus scare.

Dharamsala Special: Fog Stops Play!

Dharamsala Special: Fog Stops Play!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

In a rare occurence in cricket, the World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand in Dharamsala was halted temporarily because of fog.

Bairstow completes century of Tests!

Bairstow completes century of Tests!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Jonny Bairstow is the 17th England player to complete the landmark of 100 Test matches.