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Shikhar Dhawan's comeback on the cards

Shikhar Dhawan's comeback on the cards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

PBKS spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said Dhawan is on a recovery course and the left-hander could possibly make a return in their next game in Chennai.

BCCI, Gambhir silent on chief coach job after IPL win

BCCI, Gambhir silent on chief coach job after IPL win

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The deadline for applying for the post of Indian men's cricket team chief coach ended on Monday but both the BCCI and the top name in its wishlist, Gautam Gambhir chose to keep mum on the development.

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against KKR

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against KKR

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

KKR are gradually emerging as a strong contender for a third IPL title

IPL 2024 Schedule: Holders CSK to take on RCB in opener on March 22

IPL 2024 Schedule: Holders CSK to take on RCB in opener on March 22

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 IPL season-opener in Chennai on March 22, the BCCI announced on Thursday while unveiling the schedule for only the first 17 days of the popular T20 league.

'Happy B'day to the man who led India to new heights'

'Happy B'day to the man who led India to new heights'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Cricket fraternity extends wishes to Sourav Ganguly on his 51st birthday

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Balaji returns to KKR as bowling coach

Balaji returns to KKR as bowling coach

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders today named former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji as their bowling coach ahead of the 2017 Indian Premier League. Balaji, who retired from First-Class cricket in September 2016, remains associated with the Tamil Nadu team as its bowling coach. He was an integral part of KKR's bowling line-up from 2011 to 2013, and contributed to the team's victorious campaign in 2012.

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. The scheme is expected to help companies address the skill gap in employment. Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, auto major Ashok Leyland, said: "We had started an internship programme at our plant in Pantnagar, which we established in 2010 with colleges there.

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.' 'Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is available for.'

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'Another one of those for me is Ruturaj Gaikwad. He is an all-format player and should have played for India a lot more than he has but the competition is so much that he hasn't played much. '

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.
'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Batters are mauling bowlers this IPL like never before, as the impact player rule effectively gives every team 12 players. Where is it taking the game?

Chance for Shubman to cement KKR's opening slot

Chance for Shubman to cement KKR's opening slot

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The 21-year-old had limited opportunity to showcase his skills in the last edition, but this time Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum has already given the opener's slot to him.

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'...there is every possibility that Shreyas will travel for the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka. The last ODI that India played was in South Africa and he scored a half-century (52). He had 500 plus runs (530) in the World Cup and averages just around 50. Can you drop him?'

Who is Raghuvanshi? U-19 nobody to IPL hero overnight

Who is Raghuvanshi? U-19 nobody to IPL hero overnight

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Raghavansi played down his effort and thanked his "guru", saying he has influenced him the most

'I am obsessed with winning'

'I am obsessed with winning'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'I hope IPL is not shortcut to play for India'

What Rinku Singh said on playing for Team India...

What Rinku Singh said on playing for Team India...

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Rinku Singh may have been the solitary talking point for Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL season gone horribly wrong, but the 25-year-old prefers to stay grounded and not think about a Team India push.

The man behind Kuldeep's improved batting...

The man behind Kuldeep's improved batting...

Rediff.com6 May 2024

In India's 4-1 triumph over England at home, Kuldeep contributed with not just the ball but also the bat. He scored 97 runs in six innings at an average of 19.40, with the best score of 30.

Finch hails Jadeja as 'absolute class' for CSK

Finch hails Jadeja as 'absolute class' for CSK

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Jadeja scored 40-odd runs and took three wickets in Chennai Super Kings' victory over Punjab Kings on Sunday.

KKR's Kuldeep out of IPL with knee injury

KKR's Kuldeep out of IPL with knee injury

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has sustained a serious knee injury and is likely to miss most of the domestic season, having already come back to India with his IPL campaign in the UAE cut short.

Kuldeep Yadav: From warming the bench to India's No 1 spinner!

Kuldeep Yadav: From warming the bench to India's No 1 spinner!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Within the last year or so, Kuldeep Yadav has managed to change his status to become India's No 1 spinner for the World Cup.

Gambhir named KKR captain

Gambhir named KKR captain

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

India batsman Gautam Gambhir was on Monday named captain of Kolkata Knight Riders team for the Indian Premier League season four starting next month.

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

Is Kookaburra To Blame For High Scores?

Is Kookaburra To Blame For High Scores?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

'How about a Duke ball, a ball with a more pronounced seam, that allows more lateral movement and ensures batters can't just hit through the line at will?'

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Forget team colours! Let's build the ultimate dream team, a team that would dominate any opponent...

KKR part ways with Kallis, Katich after below-par IPL 2019

KKR part ways with Kallis, Katich after below-par IPL 2019

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Kallis joined the side in 2011 as a player before replacing Trevor Bayliss as head coach in October 2015.

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup semi-final against England?

'I Would Have Definitely Given Up'

'I Would Have Definitely Given Up'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'One of the things I have really learned from him is that if he doesn't do well, he is dropped from the team, it's just two or three days when he is in a lull, and then he is back on his feet, thinking about what to do next.'

Should KKR's Morgan bat up the order?

Should KKR's Morgan bat up the order?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

'We have a number of match-winners, so it's very difficult to go up the order'

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'I am not a Shubman Gill hater but I feel Ruturaj is a better option because he has scored runs in tougher situations.'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

T20 World Cup: Samson, Chahal, Dube picked; Rahul axed

T20 World Cup: Samson, Chahal, Dube picked; Rahul axed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In a surprising move, KKR's batting sensation Rinku Singh was not picked in the 15-member squad.

Strike-rate is kind of overrated, says KKR's Gill

Strike-rate is kind of overrated, says KKR's Gill

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Shubman Gill opened the innings for KKR in last year's IPL but he is ready to play any role this season as per his team's needs.

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Conversation should have been behind closed doors

'After those 5 sixes life changed a lot'

'After those 5 sixes life changed a lot'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Everyone at home wanted me to play for India and when I got selected everyone danced.'

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The two teams are languishing at the bottom half of the table and need a win to keep alive their remote Play-off chances.

Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

KKR seek to revive their fortunes against a team they had beaten convincingly in the first leg.

PIX: Rinku Singh ready to roar

PIX: Rinku Singh ready to roar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Rinku Singh displayed his unwavering commitment during an intense training session on Wednesday.

SRK demands Rinku Singh in T20 World Cup squad!

SRK demands Rinku Singh in T20 World Cup squad!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Shah Rukh Khan has endorsed the inclusion of his left-handed power-hitter Rinku Singh in the Indian team