News for 'IPL Auction'

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

'My father didn't like cricket': Kuldeep Sen on early struggles

'My father didn't like cricket': Kuldeep Sen on early struggles

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Pacer Kuldeep Singh, who was bought by Punjab Kings in the players' auction, is excited by the challenge of playing for his new team in IPL 2025 later this year.

Will SRH's Big Hitters Dominate IPL 2025?

Will SRH's Big Hitters Dominate IPL 2025?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

2016 champions SRH are banking on a power-packed batting line-up and a revamped bowling attack to end their nine-year title drought.

'Dhoni Won't Play As An Impact Player'

'Dhoni Won't Play As An Impact Player'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'It will not happen that Dhoni is off the field and leaves someone like Sanju Samson to keep wickets.'

IPL 2025: Opening clash and key dates REVEALED

IPL 2025: Opening clash and key dates REVEALED

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to begin on March 22 with a clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This venue will also host the final match of the season on May 25. Dharamsala and Guwahati will host a couple of IPL matches this year, with Dharamsala serving as the second home venue for Punjab Kings and Guwahati hosting Rajasthan Royals matches in addition to their regular home venue, Jaipur.

KL Rahul's Ultimate Revenge!

KL Rahul's Ultimate Revenge!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rahul cracked an unbeaten 57 to anchor the Capitals' successful chase at Lucknow, sealing a comfortable eight-wicket victory with a six off Prince Yadav.

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.

A day after collapsing, auctioneer Edmeades returns

A day after collapsing, auctioneer Edmeades returns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Edmeades collapsed inside the auction room of ITC Gardenia Hotel

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

Vipraj Nigam Shines On IPL Debut

Vipraj Nigam Shines On IPL Debut

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Vipraj Nigam's all-round heroics not only sealed a sensational win for Delhi Capitals but also announced his arrival on the IPL stage in style.

CSK reject RR's Sanju-Jadeja swap offer: Report

CSK reject RR's Sanju-Jadeja swap offer: Report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

On Wednesday, Cricbuzz reported that Royals have demanded a swap deal for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad or hard-hitter Shivam Dube in exchange for Samson. However, CSK have reportedly turn down the request.

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels.'

IPL 2024: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer fails in practice game

IPL 2024: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer fails in practice game

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Shreyas made 22 of 19 balls before he was stumped by Phil Salt off a local left-arm spinner.

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

There were no demons in the pitch, but 37-year-old Karn varied his pace brilliantly and allowed the balls to slightly grip off the surface and the DC batters fell into his trap, perishing while attempting risky shots.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

Will Dhoni return for another IPL? CSK CEO reveals

Will Dhoni return for another IPL? CSK CEO reveals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

After CSK suffered a shock exit in the group stage from IPL 2024, Dhoni remained tight-lipped about his participation in the next edition of the cash-rich league.

Starc, Cummins who? This Aussie pacer is IPL's new star

Starc, Cummins who? This Aussie pacer is IPL's new star

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Gujarat Titans successfully acquired Johnson for Rs 10 crore

Biggest transfer in IPL history? AB teases Rohit's move

Biggest transfer in IPL history? AB teases Rohit's move

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

AB de Villiers said that if Mumbai Indians (MI) star and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma moves to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), it would be a massive headline-making move

Vijay Hazare: Shivang's five-for helps MP sail into quarters

Vijay Hazare: Shivang's five-for helps MP sail into quarters

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Little-known left-arm spinner Shivang Kumar delivered a career-best five-wicket haul as Madhya Pradesh registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over star-studded Karnataka to book a place in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals from Group A, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.

IPL 2025: Royals' cake smash for Vaibhav's 14th birthday!

IPL 2025: Royals' cake smash for Vaibhav's 14th birthday!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The young star had a memorable day in midst of the busy IPL schedule as he celebrated his 14th birthday with his teammates on Thursday, March 27.

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around a tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.

'Ashwin Should Have Stayed At CSK'

'Ashwin Should Have Stayed At CSK'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'He moved to few other teams but never felt settled at those teams.'

Why Eng players got a low response at IPL Auction?

Why Eng players got a low response at IPL Auction?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

England are the current World Twenty20 champions, but their success in the mega-event last year was not reflected at the 2011 Indian Premier League Players's two-day auction, that concluded in Bangalore, on Sunday.

US-born Aman Rao slams 109-ball double century in Vijay Hazare

US-born Aman Rao slams 109-ball double century in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

US-born Aman Rao underlined his prowess as a big hitter with a scintillating unbeaten double century to propel Hyderabad to a commanding 352 for 5 against Bengal.

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Agni Chopra domination of bowlers, which has seen his average touching Bradmanesque-levels, has come in the Plate League so far, and Agni nourishes the dream of getting into Elite League with Mizoram.

Nitish breaks silence on SRH exit rumours

Nitish breaks silence on SRH exit rumours

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

'My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team.'

'No Rule More Unfair Than IPL's RTM'

'No Rule More Unfair Than IPL's RTM'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'If a franchise has released a player because they don't see him in their top four or five, then what gives them the right to jump in during an auction?'

IPL 2025: Du Plessis's new role in Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Du Plessis's new role in Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

South African batting stalwart Faf du Plessis has been appointed vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Why spinners are IPL's true game-changers...

Why spinners are IPL's true game-changers...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad registered the best figures for a Chennai spinner against Mumbai with 4-18, restricting the five-times champions to a below-par 155-9 and laying the foundation for his team's four-wicket victory on Sunday.

9 Uncapped Players Who Could Light Up Auction

9 Uncapped Players Who Could Light Up Auction

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Uncapped players who could create a bidding war between franchises at the IPL auction, come Sunday.

IPL auction: The onus is on the owners...of course

IPL auction: The onus is on the owners...of course

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at how the owners fared this time.

Johnson reckons good IPL showing could seal T20 WC spot

Johnson reckons good IPL showing could seal T20 WC spot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I'm looking forward to the challenge, and I've got some confidence going into the game definitely.'

5 Reasons Why KKR Are Struggling in IPL 2025

5 Reasons Why KKR Are Struggling in IPL 2025

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

For KKR, IPL 2025 is slipping away rapidly. They need more than just a few tactical tweaks - they need clarity of leadership and bold but sensible changes in their playing XI.

IPL 2025: Can Siraj stop Pooran's rampage?

IPL 2025: Can Siraj stop Pooran's rampage?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

With 288 runs at a strike rate of 225, Nicholas Pooran is the top run-getter in IPL 2025, while Mohammed Siraj has been brilliant in Powerplay overs with 10 wickets in five games.

'Probably missed a trick...' Ashwin on Jadeja-CSK trade

'Probably missed a trick...' Ashwin on Jadeja-CSK trade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his disappointment at the potential exit of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings (CSK), saying that the move is "very unlike CSK", a franchise whose "identity was stability and trust in players".

Let them attack, I'll anchor: Kohli's winning mantra

Let them attack, I'll anchor: Kohli's winning mantra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73 off 54 balls led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a seven-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

'I'm not certain if Dhoni will play or not, but...'

'I'm not certain if Dhoni will play or not, but...'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

He added that, Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra would also be crucial retentions, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also an obvious choice.

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

How Nehra reignited Siraj's IPL fire!

How Nehra reignited Siraj's IPL fire!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki believes that head coach Ashish Nehra has played a significant role in reviving the confidence of Mohammed Siraj, who was dropped from India's white-ball setup after their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024.