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The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

Rohit Sharma May Skip England Series

Rohit Sharma May Skip England Series

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

His potential absence from the England tour signals a major transition in India's leadership and batting order.

IPL 2024: Mother in hospital yet Gurbaz responds to KKR's SOS

IPL 2024: Mother in hospital yet Gurbaz responds to KKR's SOS

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has revealed that he made the difficult choice of leaving his ailing mother in hospital to play for KK

Why Ranji Trophy hero Musheer isn't disappointed about missing IPL

Why Ranji Trophy hero Musheer isn't disappointed about missing IPL

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

An IPL contract might be on top of cricketers' bucket list, but Mumbai's teenaged Ranji Trophy hero Musheer Khan is happy that he went unsold during last year's player auction because it gives him some more time to "understand" the T20 format.

'The entire country was waiting for Kohli's century'

'The entire country was waiting for Kohli's century'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailed Virat Kohli's match-winning century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy

'High risk strategy' will not always work

'High risk strategy' will not always work

Rediff.com6 May 2025

After a remarkable campaign last year, which saw SRH redefine T20 hitting with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head at the helm, their aggressive approach backfired, bowing out of the league with just three wins in 11 games and plenty of underwhelming moments on the field as a batting and bowling unit.

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The Delhi youngster had had his fair share of struggles while transforming from a frail 15-year-old to a frighteningly quick fast bowler.

IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit as Mumbai Indians captain

IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit as Mumbai Indians captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2024 next year.

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill revealed that the decision to play the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on a black soil pitch proved crucial.

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

India's Test team has entered a bold new era - one without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Ravichandran Ashwin - and the message from new head coach Gautam Gambhir is clear: it's time to fight, not just play.

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted that his batters lacked 'game awareness' in their defeat to Punjab Kings.

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Abhishek thanks Lara, Yuvraj

Sai Kishore reflects on his plan against KKR

Sai Kishore reflects on his plan against KKR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

He also highlighted the team's focus on playing good cricket and improving in areas like fielding.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

'Stop the masala, talk cricket': Rohit slams Indian commentary

'Stop the masala, talk cricket': Rohit slams Indian commentary

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma has launched a scathing critique of cricket commentary and journalism in the country

Surya's sweep-shot obsession down to Maidaan cricket

Surya's sweep-shot obsession down to Maidaan cricket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

While Suryakumar went about his business with his unique style, Rohit put his raw power on exhibition and effortlessly muscled the ball past the boundary ropes.

IPL 2024: Gambhir reunites with SRK at KKR!

IPL 2024: Gambhir reunites with SRK at KKR!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Gautam Gambhir returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as the mentor.

IPL 2024: What is going wrong for MI? Here's what Hardik said...

IPL 2024: What is going wrong for MI? Here's what Hardik said...

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya seemed to be at a loss for words to explain the reasons for his team's disastrous showing in IPL 2024 so far.

IPL 2024: 'RCB have switched on the attacking mode'

IPL 2024: 'RCB have switched on the attacking mode'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

After six consecutive defeats, Royal Challengers won five matches on the bounce to remain in contention for a play-offs berth.

Rohit, honest and clean-hearted leader: SKY

Rohit, honest and clean-hearted leader: SKY

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has expressed confidence that Rohit Sharma will lead the country to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Yadav describes Sharma as "honest and clean-hearted" and believes his leadership style has fostered a positive and relaxed environment within the team.

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri urged players to embrace both media and technology as without them, the sport wouldn't have evolved the way it did in the last 40-45 years.

'Kohli's legacy will be remembered for a long time'

'Kohli's legacy will be remembered for a long time'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips praised Virat Kohli's legacy in cricket, calling his 300th ODI a 'big feat' in the modern era.

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

On Sunday, he did well to kill the notion that left arm spinners are not effective against left arm batters as he clearly took out the Rajasthan southpaws for his first two wickets.

IPL 2024: Here's what shifted momentum in DC's favour

IPL 2024: Here's what shifted momentum in DC's favour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Our target was 180, but Rishabh was confident and he single-handedly batted very well in the last 5 overs.'

I never doubted myself: Rohit roars back to form

I never doubted myself: Rohit roars back to form

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma slammed an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls to lead Mumbai Indians to a nine-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Everytime I talk about wanting to win the IPL and nothing changes...but this time: Ponting

Everytime I talk about wanting to win the IPL and nothing changes...but this time: Ponting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

With the clock ticking down for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, the Delhi Capitals have started putting in the yards under the watchful eye of head coach Ricky Ponting.

Starc unfazed by criticism, says lack of T20 experience reason for initial struggle in IPL

Starc unfazed by criticism, says lack of T20 experience reason for initial struggle in IPL

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc is not bothered about the criticism directed at him for not living up to his high IPL price tag but on Sunday admitted that his lack of T20 experience could be the reason for taking longer time to find his rhythm.

Check out Kohli's IPL milestone today!

Check out Kohli's IPL milestone today!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 14 in IPL 12: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore.

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'...hesitate to support the risk-taking it requires.'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Shreyas Iyer likes a challenge, tough situations, playing against the top teams.'

Saha RETIRES! Signs off after 28 glorious years

Saha RETIRES! Signs off after 28 glorious years

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha retires from all forms of cricket

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Jayawardene said showing situational awareness is imperative and Rohit was able to execute his plans well against CSK.

'Really proud of Prince'

'Really proud of Prince'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Deservingly, Shardul Thakur got the Player of The Match award fir his four wickets and Marsh couldn't have been more generous in his praise.

Quest to become champions again has begun: Hardik

Quest to become champions again has begun: Hardik

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya says he "won back" his fans following his match-winning contributions during the ICC T20 World Cup title triumph in the Caribbean last year.

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday that Rishabh Pant is "fully fit" but added that the wicketkeeper-batter should be given some more time to prepare himself for India team selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

We showed character today: Bavuma

We showed character today: Bavuma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Player of the Match De Kock said they assessed the conditions perfectly and played to their strength to come out on top against Australia.

How RCB conquered Chepauk after 17 years!

How RCB conquered Chepauk after 17 years!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar felt that his bowlers grabbing three crucial wickets during the Powerplay overs of Chennai Super Kings' chase was the game-changing moment in their 50-run win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

Why Is This Fine Talent Not Playing The IPL?

Why Is This Fine Talent Not Playing The IPL?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I was confident that I would surely get into any of the IPL teams, but I was not picked.'

'Test cricket has changed a bit'

'Test cricket has changed a bit'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'Some of these guys come up, grow up through IPL cricket and there's no fear or there's the expectation to be very good from the get-go and they're quality players from the time they get into international cricket no matter what their age is.'