News for 'IPL2021'

Harbhajan set to join support staff of IPL franchise

Harbhajan set to join support staff of IPL franchise

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh is expected to officially announce his retirement from competitive cricket sometime next week and after that he will decide on an offer to be a part of the support staff of a franchise.

Afghan players Rashid, Nabi available for UAE leg of IPL

Afghan players Rashid, Nabi available for UAE leg of IPL

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen revealed that spinner Rashid Khan is worried about the situation in Afghanistan and he is not able to get his family out of the country.

Positive intent the key to KKR's turnaround, says Iyer

Positive intent the key to KKR's turnaround, says Iyer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders opener Venkatesh Iyer credited the side's terrific turnaround in the second leg of the Indian Premier League to the positive intent shown on and off the field by the players and management.

RCB release Hasaranga, Chameera ahead of Eliminator vs KKR

RCB release Hasaranga, Chameera ahead of Eliminator vs KKR

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore announced that Sri Lankan duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera have been released from the team's bio bubble ahead of the IPL Eliminator match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday.

Got a spot in RCB for me? Harry Kane asks Kohli

Got a spot in RCB for me? Harry Kane asks Kohli

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

'Got a match winning T20 knock in me I reckon. Any places going for @RCBTweets in the @IPL next season @imVkohli??'

Archer will not be rushed back from injury: Sangakkara

Archer will not be rushed back from injury: Sangakkara

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Archer underwent surgery to remove a glass fragment from a tendon on his right hand last week after an attempt to clean his fish tank went wrong.

Russell ready to put his 'body on the line'

Russell ready to put his 'body on the line'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Russell has been injury-prone and his fitness has been a cause of worry for KKR.

Chakravarthy's fitness a concern for India ahead of WT20

Chakravarthy's fitness a concern for India ahead of WT20

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The BCCI's medical team is working overtime with the Tamil Nadu wrist spinner, whose knees are not in the best of condition.

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

As per the rules of the IPL 2022 Players' Auction, which is likely to take place in January, the existing eight franchises are allowed to retain a maximum of four players, including three Indians.

Kohli wants his Royal Challengers to show more courage

Kohli wants his Royal Challengers to show more courage

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Beaten comprehensively by Chennai Super Kings in Friday's IPL match in Sharjah, captain Virat Kohli says his Royal Challengers need to show more courage in crunch moments to get back on a winning run.

Why Kohli Quit RCB Captaincy

Why Kohli Quit RCB Captaincy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'I just want to have a lot of fun and just enjoy myself on the field and give myself fully to this team, like I have for so many years, without any load.'

Padikkal in isolation, tested COVID positive on March 22

Padikkal in isolation, tested COVID positive on March 22

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore's young batsman Devdutt Padikkal is quarantining at his home in Bangalore since returning positive for COVID-19 during a test conducted on March 22, his IPL franchise said on Sunday.

How a technical weakness became Harshal's strength

How a technical weakness became Harshal's strength

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'I was driven constantly to get better and actualise that potential. I never at any moment felt that the dream (of playing for India) sort of running away from me.'

Warner, Williamson arrive in Chennai to join SRH camp

Warner, Williamson arrive in Chennai to join SRH camp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Warner, Haddin, and Williamson will now be quarantined according to the protocols for seven days before they join the squad for the IPL.

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Azharuddin, who played 334 ODIs and 99 Tests for India, on Wednesday said he won't be surprised if selectors see Pant as an option for Indian captaincy in the near future.

'First match will set the tone for Delhi Capitals'

'First match will set the tone for Delhi Capitals'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Mohammad Kaif believes that their performance in the first match of the second leg of IPL 2021 against Sunrisers Hyderabad will set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Iyer's return will strengthen team: Dhawan

Iyer's return will strengthen team: Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Iyer had missed the first leg of the IPL after suffering a shoulder injury during the first ODI between India and England in March.

'Together, we will fight and come out safer, stronger'

'Together, we will fight and come out safer, stronger'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

On Tuesday, Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi Capitals veteran spinner Amit Mishra also tested positive for the dreaded virus as BCCI announced the postponement with immediate effect.

Top Performers: Openers set up Punjab victory

Top Performers: Openers set up Punjab victory

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Rahul got to his fifty off a single in the 17th over, before scoring the winning runs with a six and a four to log a 9-wicket win over Mumbai.

'I couldn't sleep for 8-9 days': Ashwin on why he had to leave IPL midway

'I couldn't sleep for 8-9 days': Ashwin on why he had to leave IPL midway

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday said he had to leave the IPL midway as almost everyone in his family got infected with COVID-19 and he had sleepless nights worrying about their safety while he was playing in the T20 competition.

COVID-19: Ashwin urges people to 'follow best practices' amid rapid surge

COVID-19: Ashwin urges people to 'follow best practices' amid rapid surge

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Ashwin cautioned the citizens about the severity of the coronavirus.

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It is that time of the year when cricketers from around the world wait with bathed breath as their names come up at the Indian Premier League auction.

IPL 2022: Stars Who Failed To Sparkle

IPL 2022: Stars Who Failed To Sparkle

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IPL 2022 saw many top players failing to justify their huge price tags with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Kieron Pollard and Ravindra Jadeja failing to inspire their teams.

RCB's Padikkal ready to bounce back after COVID setback

RCB's Padikkal ready to bounce back after COVID setback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The COVID-19 setback firmly behind him, Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Devdutt Padikkal says he is now ready to fire with the bat in IPL 2021 and feels confident of replicating his stupendous domestic form in the T20 league.

Joe Root 'desperate' to be part of an IPL season

Joe Root 'desperate' to be part of an IPL season

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Considered one of the modern greats of the game, England's Test captain is yet to play in the cash-rich Twenty20 league, having gone unsold in the 2018 auction. However, all that can change in next year's tournament, which is set to be expanded with the inclusion of two new teams.

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Faf du Plessis suffered the concussion following a nasty collision with his Quetta Gladiators teammate Mohammad Hasnain

New DC captain Pant eyes maiden IPL title

New DC captain Pant eyes maiden IPL title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'Thank you Delhi Capitals for showing faith in me. I will give my 100 percent each and every day and hopefully we will cross the line this year.'

PIX: Delhi's Ponting, Pant, Ashwin assemble in Mumbai

PIX: Delhi's Ponting, Pant, Ashwin assemble in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting along with a few players including senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, all-rounder Axar Patel, batsman Shimron Hetmyer and pacer Chris Woakes, checked in to their team hotel in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the 14th edition of the IPL, starting next month.

Top Performer: Shaw's classy innings

Top Performer: Shaw's classy innings

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Prithvi Shaw (82 off 41) wasted no time as he walloped Shivam Mavi for six fours off the opening over to give DC a bright start.

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batsman Chris Gayle said that he is feeling on the top of his game and is happy to be contributing towards his team's cause in IPL 2021.

Iyer's knock signifies brand of cricket we want to play: Morgan

Iyer's knock signifies brand of cricket we want to play: Morgan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan hailed opening batsman Venkatesh Iyer for playing an unbeaten knock of 41 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

Turning Point: Jadeja's direct-hit and diving catch

Turning Point: Jadeja's direct-hit and diving catch

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Awestruck by his fielding, former England skipper Michael Vaughan hailed Jadeja as 'India's greatest ever fielder'.

Why Chennai Super Kings is firing in this IPL...

Why Chennai Super Kings is firing in this IPL...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons on his team's resurgence this IPL season.

How Dravid, Ganguly impacted Buttler's career

How Dravid, Ganguly impacted Buttler's career

Rediff.com19 May 2021

England's swashbuckling batsman Jos Buttler says Indian greats Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly's big hundreds in the 1999 World Cup match against Sri Lanka had an 'incredible impact' on him.

SRH has confidence to beat any team, says Rashid

SRH has confidence to beat any team, says Rashid

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The Afghanistan spinner knows SRH is a strong side and wants his players to express themselves on the field.

Why Manish Pandey couldn't win the game

Why Manish Pandey couldn't win the game

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Sehwag felt Pandey was well settled, but couldn't find the right ball to hit.

BCCI sets IPL auction budget for Lucknow, Ahmedabad

BCCI sets IPL auction budget for Lucknow, Ahmedabad

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

For all ten franchises, the amounts for retaining either three, two, or one player are the same. If they decide to retain three players then the slabs are -- Rs 15 crore, Rs 11 crore, and Rs 7 crore, and the total will equal to 33 crore.

'Money is given more importance than cricket in IPL'

'Money is given more importance than cricket in IPL'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Dale Steyn has claimed that cricket takes a back seat at the Indian Premier League

Morgan, KKR's Aussies leave India

Morgan, KKR's Aussies leave India

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Aussies will spend the quarantine in the Maldives before heading home.

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Virat Kohli took a 'smart decision' by giving up captaincy from all forms of cricket, paving the way to express himself better in IPL 2022.