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Abhishek Sharma exciting talent for Indian cricket: Head

Abhishek Sharma exciting talent for Indian cricket: Head

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The destructive Travis Head has called his Sunrisers Hyderabad opening partner Abhishek Sharma an exciting talent for Indian cricket after the duo combined to pummel the Lucknow Super Giants bowling attack in a record IPL chase in Hyderabad.

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The Asian Football Confederation tweeted, "94 International Goals. Carried the hopes of a nation! Thank You Asian Football Icon, Sunil Chhetri."

'He's repaying Rajasthan Royals for their belief in him'

'He's repaying Rajasthan Royals for their belief in him'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Impressed with the maturity shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal, West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara said the youngster's knock against Mumbai Indians was well put together.

IPL Final: Why Thala Will Make History

IPL Final: Why Thala Will Make History

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

When he takes the field on October 15, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will make history as the oldest player to play an IPL final.

Don't play IPL if there's pressure: Kapil

Don't play IPL if there's pressure: Kapil

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

"We play for enjoyment and there can't be pressure in enjoyment. When you love the game you can't have pressure."

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka

'Gaikwad one step ahead of the bowlers'

'Gaikwad one step ahead of the bowlers'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The ability to remain one step ahead of the bowlers has allowed Ruturaj Gaikwad to flourish in IPL 2024, reckons CSK batting coach Michael Hussey.

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's astute captaincy will be Chennai Super Kings' biggest weapon against a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders, whose troika of top-notch spinners promise to hold the aces in the high-octane Indian Premier League final in Dubai on Friday.

Why Hussey is averse to taking up India head coach job

Why Hussey is averse to taking up India head coach job

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'Out of playing, and even now, it's not really on my radar, and I'm enjoying the balance of being able to coach as an assistant or head coach and then doing a bit of media as well.'

Best XI of IPL 2022

Best XI of IPL 2022

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Laxmi Negi picks the finest cricketers of this IPL.

DC's Warner completes dual T20 feat

DC's Warner completes dual T20 feat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

At number three is Virat Kohli, the only Indian batter to have 100 or more scores of fifty-plus in T20s. He has scored 12,175 runs in 379 matches, with eight centuries and 93 fifties.

T20 WC: Who should be Bumrah's death bowling partner?

T20 WC: Who should be Bumrah's death bowling partner?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

RP Singh, India's bowling hero in the 2007 edition of the T20 World Cup in South Africa, said he will prefer Arshdeep over Mohammed Siraj.

Meet the top performers of IPL 2020

Meet the top performers of IPL 2020

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

A look at the top performers in the IPL this year, who set the T20 tournament alight with outstanding performances this season.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

SRH vs MI: All records set and broken

SRH vs MI: All records set and broken

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Here is a look at all the records broken in the game:

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 2023 IPL season, let's take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'Love you Dada': Special B'day message for Ganguly

'Love you Dada': Special B'day message for Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Manoj Tiwary and Munaf Patel extended wishes to former India captain Sourav Ganguly on his 52nd birthday.

Why India MUST Back Rohit-Kohli

Why India MUST Back Rohit-Kohli

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'Upsetting the balance by moving Kohli down the order wouldn't be ideal, especially if they make frequent changes at the top.'

Meet bowler Pathirana's father figure at CSK

Meet bowler Pathirana's father figure at CSK

Rediff.com4 May 2024

But, inspired by him so much, Patheerana has emotionally requested Dhoni to continue at least for one more season.

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.

RCB should try to chase targets to revive fortunes: Gavaskar

RCB should try to chase targets to revive fortunes: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar said on Saturday that the embattled Royal Challengers Bengaluru should try to chase targets more to revive their fortunes in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli joins Team India in New York

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli joins Team India in New York

Rediff.com31 May 2024

India's premier batter Virat Kohli arrived in New York on Friday for the T20 World Cup, five days after his other team members but it is still not clear if he would be playing the warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday.

Adapting on slowing pitches key to IPL success

Adapting on slowing pitches key to IPL success

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Daryl Mitchell feels adapting to the pitches will be key for all teams in the upcoming IPL

What Happens When An IPL Game Ends

What Happens When An IPL Game Ends

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Between them, these Spin Punjab's Director of Cricket Operations Anil Kumble (619 Test wickets) and his former spinning partner Harbhajan Singh (417 Test wickets), who is plying his trade for the Kolkata Knight Riders this IPL season (though he hasn't got a game yet in the UAE phase), chat after the encounter.

Dhoni's unorthodox captaincy the stuff of legends

Dhoni's unorthodox captaincy the stuff of legends

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from international cricket on Saturday, ending over one year of suspense and also an era during which his often unorthodox leadership and finishing skills became the stuff of legends.

Can Gambhir Magic Bring KKR Title 3?

Can Gambhir Magic Bring KKR Title 3?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

As captain, Gautam Gambhir won KKR its two titles. Now, as team mentor, can he inspire KKR to achieve glory?

Other than Bumrah, fast bowlers haven't been nailing yorkers: Lee

Other than Bumrah, fast bowlers haven't been nailing yorkers: Lee

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Legendary Australia speedster Brett Lee feels apart from Jasprit Bumrah, pacers are failing to nail yorkers effectively in the death overs and he wants them to master the pivotal delivery.

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Take a bow Rilee Roussow, Liam Livingstone/

Does Riyan Parag deserve a place in India's T20 World Cup squad?

Does Riyan Parag deserve a place in India's T20 World Cup squad?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara has praised the inform Riyan Parag, saying his potential is there for everyone to see but the Sri Lankan legend fell short of stating that the youngster deserves a place in India's T20 World Cup squad.

Warne's Midas touch won underdogs Rajasthan inaugural IPL title

Warne's Midas touch won underdogs Rajasthan inaugural IPL title

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Warne's sudden death brought an outpouring of grief from many of the players involved in Rajasthan's historic and only IPL title win.

'Indran-Chandran!': Jadeja wishes Ashwin in Rajni style!

'Indran-Chandran!': Jadeja wishes Ashwin in Rajni style!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Ravindra Jadeja termed his spin partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin as 'Indran-Chandran'.

'We are going to be hard to beat'

'We are going to be hard to beat'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Ponting also cleared the air on veteran pacer Ishant Sharma and David Warner's fitness status, confirming that the former is fit for selection on Tuesday.

Check out Tendulkar's IPL 2022 Best XI

Check out Tendulkar's IPL 2022 Best XI

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India's legend Sachin Tendulkar revealed his 'performance-based' best XI from IPL 2022, hailing Gujarat Titans' triumphant skipper Hardik Pandya as 'the standout captain this season'.

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said fitness freak Virat Kohli has turned his teammates into "out and out athletes" and called him the man responsible for an incredible turnaround in Indian cricket.

There's nothing Samson can't do: Sangakkara

There's nothing Samson can't do: Sangakkara

Rediff.com9 May 2024

After Sanju Samson was included in India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka great and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara believes the 29-year-old will succeed in the upcoming global showpiece if he wins the race to be first-choice wicket-keeper for Men in Blue at the prestigious event.

Dhoni's love saga with CSK will continue next IPL season

Dhoni's love saga with CSK will continue next IPL season

Rediff.com20 May 2022

CSK, which has won IPL four times with Dhoni the helm, has not made it to playoffs this time.

What makes Rohit Sharma a successful captain?

What makes Rohit Sharma a successful captain?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'Nonchalance is a way of life for him'

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rashid Khan's commitment towards all aspects of the game make him one of the most sought-after commodities in T20 leagues across the globe, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.