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Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Factionalism is nothing new to Bihar cricket and the ugly infighting that has been running well over two decades has robbed the state of some notable talents, besides attracting the ire of the BCCI.

KKR to find a role for Ganguly: SRK

KKR to find a role for Ganguly: SRK

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders' owner and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan on Monday said he would try and find a role for Sourav Ganguly in his IPL team after the former India skipper remained unsold.

Shardul Thakur is now a Knight Rider

Shardul Thakur is now a Knight Rider

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Thakur, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore, had taken 15 wickets in 14 games, including career-best figures of 4/36, in the 2022 edition but leaked close to 10 runs per over.

Gambhir, the brains behind Lucknow's success

Gambhir, the brains behind Lucknow's success

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Gautam Gambhir is a politician by choice but a cricketer at heart whose brain never stops ticking when it comes to conceptualising, planning and execution.

Cummins' IPL stint over; set to return home with injury

Cummins' IPL stint over; set to return home with injury

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders pace spearhead Pat Cummins will not take part in the remainder of IPL 2022 and has left for home after suffering a minor hip injury.

Remember this Kohli-Gambhir clash from IPL 2013?

Remember this Kohli-Gambhir clash from IPL 2013?

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Gambhir, who was then leading Kolkata Knight Riders, was involved in a war of words with Kohli after the latter's dismissal at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, on April 11, 2013.

Will Bumrah bounce back against KKR?

Will Bumrah bounce back against KKR?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult is hoping to forge a successful partnership with Jasprit Bumrah in the Mumbai Indians bowling attack.

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Anil Kumble is happy that KKR leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is back in his element having sorted his technical issues.

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

IPL contract will be next level for Netherlands players after WC show: Coach Ryan Cook

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Abhishek Nayar has seen both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh from close quarters as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders, and has little doubt that the duo will be at the forefront of the team's journey through the transition.

Private equity inflows remain steady this year

Private equity inflows remain steady this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

This, despite squeeze in start-up funding; $946 mn Bharti Infratel deal is biggest so far this year

CSK's Moeen gets India visa but will miss opening game

CSK's Moeen gets India visa but will miss opening game

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Moeen Ali has secured his India visa and will be available for selection for his team'second game of IPL 2022.

IPL: KKR call in Mahmood, Botha to replace injured players

IPL: KKR call in Mahmood, Botha to replace injured players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a double setback ahead of the eighth season of the Indian Premier League when New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham and Australia's Chris Lynn were ruled out of the forthcoming T20 tournament with injuries.

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas Iyer, who has impressed in his first season as Kolkata Knight Riders captain.

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Shubman Gill says that given a choice he would like to play for Kolkata Knight Riders forever.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Zooms To Top In MVP Index

Yashasvi Jaiswal Zooms To Top In MVP Index

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 42.

IPL 2023: Which Country Players Had A Dream Run?

IPL 2023: Which Country Players Had A Dream Run?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The players of which country had the best IPL 2023? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji find out.

My mother borrowed money to keep me going: Rinku

My mother borrowed money to keep me going: Rinku

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Rinku Singh says a burning desire to give his parents a good life while wading through tough times paved the way for his inclusion into the Indian team.

Why Kaneria is thanking IPL franchises

Why Kaneria is thanking IPL franchises

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'The IPL franchises showed a gesture regarding their Australian players in Pakistan.'

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Suyash battles through Delhi cricket politics to shine in IPL

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

RIL may be lone bidder for JBF Petrochem

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries (RIL) is likely to be the lone bidder for Mangalore-based JBF Petrochemicals, which is up for sale after defaulting on bank loans worth Rs 5,000 crore. The lenders for the second time extended the deadline for submission of bids, which had ended on August 20, as several players, including public sector companies, were redrawing their acquisition plans, said people in the know. "There were several companies which had submitted their expressions of interest (EoIs) for the company but after due diligence decided to exit the race," said a source close to the development. "The new deadline for submitting financial offers is August-end," the source said.

Qatar fund to acquire around 1% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 8,278 cr

Qatar fund to acquire around 1% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 8,278 cr

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) will acquire around 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the retail arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, by investing Rs 8,278 crore ($1 billion). A QIA's wholly-owned subsidiary will make the investment in India's largest retailer at a valuation of Rs 8.278 lakh crore ($100 billion). Updating about the development, Reliance Industries in a regulatory filing said: "QIA's investment will translate into a minority equity stake of 0.99 per cent in RRVL on a fully-diluted basis." RRVL is the holding company for all retail businesses of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

IPL Working Group meets KKR owners; Raman attends meeting

IPL Working Group meets KKR owners; Raman attends meeting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Members of the IPL Working Group had a meeting with Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Jay Mehta and CEO Venky Mysore on Wednesday while former India skipper Anil Kumble joined in via video conferencing in his personal capacity.

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Sanju Samson has never enjoyed the backing of the team management while Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma were ignored despite good showing with the bat in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

KKR names Keshri as 16th member; to give his family Rs 10 lakh

KKR names Keshri as 16th member; to give his family Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Champions Kolkata Knight Riders paid tribute to deceased cricketer Ankit Keshri by naming him as the 16th member of their side for their rain-hit Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Success of Indian Captains in IPL great for Team India: Dravid

Success of Indian Captains in IPL great for Team India: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans to the title in its maiden season while KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Sanju Samson too did a commendable job in IPL 2022

SMAT: Railways' Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj's record

SMAT: Railways' Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj's record

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Ashutosh Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh's record by scoring the fastest T20 half-century off 11 balls in Railways' 127-run victory against Arunachal Pradesh.

2nd T20I: Focus on Gill, Chahal as India aim to clinch series

2nd T20I: Focus on Gill, Chahal as India aim to clinch series

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Gill will not like to repeat the mistakes of his predecessors while aiming to cement his place in the T20I side after making a reputation for himself in the longer versions.

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 52.

Hardik and father come to Yash Dayal's rescue after Rinku's nightmare

Hardik and father come to Yash Dayal's rescue after Rinku's nightmare

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Yash Dayal was smashed for five consecutive sixes by statemate Rinku Singh was on his haunches

Will Wasim Akram Act In A Bollywood Film?

Will Wasim Akram Act In A Bollywood Film?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Acting in a film is far more difficult than doing a commercial.'

Maxwell, AB were the difference against KKR: Kohli

Maxwell, AB were the difference against KKR: Kohli

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

"Maxi has taken to this team like a duck to water. AB loves the team and they were the difference today," Kohli said, at the post-match presentation.

Harbhajan highlights PBKS' over-reliance on Dhawan

Harbhajan highlights PBKS' over-reliance on Dhawan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Dhawan has scored bulk of the runs, amassing 233 in four innings with 99 not out being the highest as PBKS managed two wins and two losses under his captaincy so far.

Southee calls for Umesh's return to Indian T20 team

Southee calls for Umesh's return to Indian T20 team

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Southee is so impressed Umesh Yadav's bowling in IPL 2022, that the New Zealander is backing him to wear the India jersey again

These Knights are all set for IPL!

These Knights are all set for IPL!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

KKR's Andre Russell is all geared up for the second leg of IPL, starting on September 19, as he departed for the UAE on Thursday.

PIX: Russell steals thunder from Warner; leads KKR to dramatic win

PIX: Russell steals thunder from Warner; leads KKR to dramatic win

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Andre Russell played a whirlwind unbeaten knock of 49-runs to script his side's dramatic win after Nitish Rana scored 68 at top of the batting order.

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit was happy with rookie spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying it was very difficult for rival batters to pick the lad.

KKR unaffected by Narine's absence in IPL, says coach Bayliss

KKR unaffected by Narine's absence in IPL, says coach Bayliss

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Coach Trevor Bayliss claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders have made a smooth transition from Sunil Narine to Brad Hogg but added that his side still want the West Indian mystery spinner back as soon as possible, in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

2nd T20: Will Bhuvi play? Key selection dilemma for India

2nd T20: Will Bhuvi play? Key selection dilemma for India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Is Bhuvneshwar going to be around for the T20 World Cup in 2024 with a sharp decline in his pace?