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'I'll mix Gambhir's secrets with my style'

'I'll mix Gambhir's secrets with my style'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Dwayne Bravo, the new mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, has stated that he will incorporate elements from former KKR strategist Gautam Gambhir's successful blueprint with his own distinct approach for the upcoming IPL season. Bravo, who replaced Gambhir after his departure to become the head coach of the Indian team, acknowledges the importance of building on KKR's previous success while also bringing his own style to the role.

Shreyas Iyer back at the helm as KKR skipper for IPL 2024

Shreyas Iyer back at the helm as KKR skipper for IPL 2024

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer will lead Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024, the management announced on Thursday.

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Having got off to a start so typical of themselves in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will hope for a quick turnaround when they take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Monday.

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Neo banks, along with mid-sized banks, are establishing global capability centres (GCCs) in India, mirroring the expansion strategies of larger global counterparts. This trend is being seen as the next major wave in the country's banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector.

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

In India's last ODI series against Sri Lanka, Rahul kept wickets in the first two matches, scoring 31 and 0, while Pant played the third game but managed only 6 runs. India could opt to include both players in the XI, but that would likely come at the expense of Iyer.

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Seniors Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin received exemptions for the Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru on September 5.

Shreyas Iyer to undergo surgery; miss IPL

Shreyas Iyer to undergo surgery; miss IPL

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Shreyas Iyer is all set to undergo lower back surgery and will not take any part in the IPL

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Chetan Sakariya replaces injured Umran Malik at KKR

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders have named left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for speedster Umran Malik ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Shreyas gives Kohli competition with fan-following in Dubai

Shreyas gives Kohli competition with fan-following in Dubai

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

With little time wasted, the fans captured the cricketers' pictures and videos on their phones, standing a mere 5 metres away and separated only by a barricade and a few security personnel.

Self-belief brings Axar renewed success

Self-belief brings Axar renewed success

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Axar also patted fellow spinner Varun Chakravarthy (5/42) for coming up with a match-winning spell.

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.

Ranji: Rohit, Jaiswal's promising knocks end abruptly

Ranji: Rohit, Jaiswal's promising knocks end abruptly

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma's fiery knock was cut short by Yudhvir Singh, as he was caught at midwicket for a fluent 28 runs off 35 balls.

Could Axar be India's trump card at Champions Trophy?

Could Axar be India's trump card at Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Despite often flying under the radar in discussions about India's all-round options, Axar Patel brings a rare skill set -- a spinner, who bashes spin with his bat, while being a reliable left-arm spinner.

'Jofra Archer is going to get better and better'

'Jofra Archer is going to get better and better'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer upped the ante against Punjab Kings on Saturday night by striking twice in the opening over in Mullanpur on Saturday.

'Bumrah's absence will be felt in...'

'Bumrah's absence will be felt in...'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

With Bumrah out of commission, speedsters Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana will have to take responsibility.

Ashwin takes dig at IPL post-match awards

Ashwin takes dig at IPL post-match awards

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Chennai Super Kings bowler Ravichandran Ashwin feels the unfairness towards bowlers has become hugely apparent.

Shreyas Iyer ruled out of ODI series against Australia: Dilip

Shreyas Iyer ruled out of ODI series against Australia: Dilip

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India fielding coach T Dilip confirmed that Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia.

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday.

'Doesn't matter who is in final; India going to win Champions Trophy'

'Doesn't matter who is in final; India going to win Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

With Team India looking unstoppable, World Cup-winning former India pacer S Sreesanth says no team can prevent it from winning the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

'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.'

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.

Head spat with Maxwell, Stoinis: 'Just a bit of banter'

Head spat with Maxwell, Stoinis: 'Just a bit of banter'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head opened up after the IPL match against Punjab Kings on Saturday and shared his thoughts on the verbal spat between him, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.

With Rajasthan Royals' backing, Archer redeems himself

With Rajasthan Royals' backing, Archer redeems himself

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

'We always knew, Jofra is a world-class bowler and the scale he brings to the table or into the game is totally different and I think very few can bring that.'

No victory parade for Team India

No victory parade for Team India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

With players preferring to rest ahead of IPL 2025, the BCCI did not plan a felicitation for the Indian team.

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Rediff.com25 May 2025

All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.

ICC Rankings: Massive leaps for Ashwin, Iyer

ICC Rankings: Massive leaps for Ashwin, Iyer

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Ashwin moves up to joint fourth, Iyer jumps 10 spots to be 16th

How Rahul Helped Gill Reach Ton

How Rahul Helped Gill Reach Ton

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Rahul expertly rotated the strike, absorbed pressure, and provided guidance to Gill as he neared his century.

Hazlewood finds new distance to hit a purple patch

Hazlewood finds new distance to hit a purple patch

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Along with his ability to adapt, the high release point makes Hazlewood a tricky customer to deal with on any kind of surface, as it allows him to find that disconcerting extra bounce.

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Suryakumar, Dube in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur will also be aiming to continue his dream run for Mumbai so far.

Karun's IPL Resurrection After 1,076 Days!

Karun's IPL Resurrection After 1,076 Days!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Karun Nair captured the hearts of cricket romantics even though his side -- Delhi Capitals -- lost to Mumbai Indians in a humdinger in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy heats up

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy heats up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma moved up two places to third in the latest ICC ODI batter rankings following his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy final, while teammate Shubman Gill held on to the top spot.

Will India Test their bench strength against New Zealand?

Will India Test their bench strength against New Zealand?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

After a much-needed two-day respite, Team India returned to the training grounds with renewed vigour, setting their sights on a pivotal showdown against New Zealand on Sunday.

Despite 23.75 Cr, Venki is Pursuing PhD

Despite 23.75 Cr, Venki is Pursuing PhD

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'I am pursuing my PhD (finance) now. You will be interviewing me as Dr Venkatesh Iyer next time!'

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will brace for a fiery showdown against thunderbolts from express pacer Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to get back to winning ways in the IPL match in Jaipur on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Narine's spell spins KKR to vital win over DC

IPL PIX: Narine's spell spins KKR to vital win over DC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Narine stars as KKR keep playoff hopes alive with 14-run win over DC

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant coach Brad Haddin has little doubt that the fighting win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has instilled a lot of confidence in players but said they should strive to get better as this season's IPL is nearing its half-way stage.

Fans Flock To Stadium At 5 AM For Kohli

Fans Flock To Stadium At 5 AM For Kohli

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Thousands of fans poured in from as early as 5 am to witness Virat Kohli's long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy.

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has successfully completed his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy following a back injury and will join India's squad ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia, beginning New Delhi on Friday.

Ponting ecstatic after Punjab's 'season-defining' win

Ponting ecstatic after Punjab's 'season-defining' win

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting on Tuesday said his team's thrilling 16-run win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could be a "season-defining" victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rahane on RCB's breakthrough that halted KKR's charge

Rahane on RCB's breakthrough that halted KKR's charge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane shed light on one moment in the first innings that completely changed the "momentum" against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of Indian Premier League 2025.