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If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

After winning the Indian Premier League for the fourth time, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained tight-lipped on his participation in the next year's edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament.

Daredevils seek winning momentum with knockouts getting out of sight

Daredevils seek winning momentum with knockouts getting out of sight

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Captain Zaheer Khan has said the next five games in a span of nine days starting with the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Friday will be a defining phase for Delhi Daredevils in the ongoing 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Australian Trevor Bayliss has been appointed head coach of England's national team, according to a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday.

SRK, the formidable global businessman

SRK, the formidable global businessman

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

It all started from Mumbai. Now, Khan's fan base has spread from the US, UK and West Asia to Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Kuwait and Palestine. Of the top 10 Bollywood movies that earned the most overseas, seven had Khan in them.

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

McCullum, 37, played for the two-time IPL champions in two separate stints and also represented Trinbago Knight Riders, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise that is owned by the same parent company Red Chillies Entertainment.

'IPL in UAE will level the playing field for T20 World Cup'

'IPL in UAE will level the playing field for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says IPL's UAE leg will help the preparation of Australia's players.

Here's why Kuldeep was left out of KKR squad

Here's why Kuldeep was left out of KKR squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Kyle Mills has justified benching star Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the past couple of IPL matches

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

IPL 2020: All the numbers you must KNOW

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers of IPL 2020.

KKR rope in Boucher as wicket-keeping consultant

KKR rope in Boucher as wicket-keeping consultant

Rediff.com5 May 2016

He will join his former Proteas team mate and close friend Jacques Kallis who is the head coach of the two-time Indian Premier League champions.

Sticking to plans, holding nerves key to India's consistency

Sticking to plans, holding nerves key to India's consistency

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'In the last six games we've done most things right in ODIs. We're consistent in our approach with the bat and ball.'

'Collective failure,' says Rohit after Mumbai Indians exit IPL

'Collective failure,' says Rohit after Mumbai Indians exit IPL

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma looks back at the team's showing in the second leg that led to their early exit from the Indian Premier League.

IPL: High-flying KKR hoping to maintain momentum against Kings

IPL: High-flying KKR hoping to maintain momentum against Kings

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Kolkata Knight Riders are back in familiar home conditions but can ill-afford to take Kings XI Punjab lightly, who are showing signs of improvement under a newly-appointed skipper, when the two teams clash in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Williamson on song but Hetmyer leaves Sunrisers sweating

Williamson on song but Hetmyer leaves Sunrisers sweating

Rediff.com5 May 2019

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson enjoyed a return to form but his Hyderabad Sunrisers were left sweating on their Indian Premier League play-off hopes after a four-wicket loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Sanjiv Goenka, the man who removed Dhoni as IPL captain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based Sanjiv Goenka is famously remembered as someone who dropped Mahendra Singh Dhoni as IPL captain.

Here's what Cummin's girlfriend wants to do with his hefty IPL pay cheque

Here's what Cummin's girlfriend wants to do with his hefty IPL pay cheque

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Pat Cummins' girlfriend wants to buy dog toys with his hefty IPL pay cheque

Dhoni says staying at CSK next year will depend on...

Dhoni says staying at CSK next year will depend on...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his inimitable style kept questions on his IPL retirement open-ended but did admit that a lot of things will depend on the kind of retention policy that BCCI puts in place for the big auction next year.

'I am an all-rounder so I have to be equally focussed on both aspects'

'I am an all-rounder so I have to be equally focussed on both aspects'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

All-rounders in Indian cricket are a rare commodity and the newest entrant to the club, Venkatesh Iyer, knows only too well that he has to keep his focus on both aspects of the game in order to remain relevant.

CSK fans head for Pune on special train for Royals match

CSK fans head for Pune on special train for Royals match

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Chennai Super Kings may not be playing its home matches at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai anymore, but they will not be short on support, as fans are travelling to Pune to cheer them in Friday's Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals.

Hasaranga, Chameera have provided new dimension to the team: Kohli

Hasaranga, Chameera have provided new dimension to the team: Kohli

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday said his side will not take the good showing in the first leg of the IPL for granted, adding that latest additions, including Sri Lanka's Wanidu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, have added a new dimension to the team.

Onus on CSK's Smith and McCullum to get their campaign on track

Onus on CSK's Smith and McCullum to get their campaign on track

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

After a jittery start, Chennai Super Kings will look for a turnaround to get their campaign back on track when they take on South African team Nashua Dolphins in a Group A match of Champions League T20 in Bangalore on Monday.

COVID infected KKR keeper Seifert to be treated in Chennai

COVID infected KKR keeper Seifert to be treated in Chennai

Rediff.com8 May 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White said Seifert had returned seven negative tests in the 10 days leading up to his pre-departure protocols, and was confident he would be receiving the best of care from his franchise.

RCB coach defends out-of-form Chahal

RCB coach defends out-of-form Chahal

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Chahal, who has been out of form for quite some time, has already been pushed down to the lowest grade of BCCI's central contract after a poor last season.

You don't need to motivate this Mumbai Indians side: Rohit

You don't need to motivate this Mumbai Indians side: Rohit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has asserted that his side would bounce back from the defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener and pick up steam as the tournament progresses as they know how to "win the trophy and games".

How 'special meeting' with Raina spurred MI youngster Tilak...

How 'special meeting' with Raina spurred MI youngster Tilak...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Tilak Varma's lucid style of strokeplay must have brought a wide grin on Suresh Raina's face while watching him reverse sweep Ravichandran Ashwin for a six.

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could be the franchise player for KKR for the best part of the decade'

Cummins, Finch to miss first few KKR games: Hussey

Cummins, Finch to miss first few KKR games: Hussey

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Australia's ongoing tour of Pakistan ends on April 5 while KKR's fifth match of the season is scheduled for April 10.

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

While the NZC will be updating its players about the health safety protocols and latest COVID-19 related developments, the onus will be on the six individuals to do due diligence.

Confident CSK seek perfect homecoming at Chepauk

Confident CSK seek perfect homecoming at Chepauk

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

For the legion of CSK fans, it will be a homecoming like no other as the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side will play at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai for the first time since May 2015.

Dhoni calls for CSK overhaul after 'difficult campaign'

Dhoni calls for CSK overhaul after 'difficult campaign'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Chennai Super Kings crushed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets to end their worst-ever IPL season on a positive note, with Ruturaj Gaikwad's third successive half-century providing hope for a bright future.

Fleming backs under-fire Dhoni despite Pune's sorry campaign

Fleming backs under-fire Dhoni despite Pune's sorry campaign

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming said several factors contributed to the team's ordinary show in the Indian Premier League but backed under-fire captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

CSK cap fairytale run with third IPL title

CSK cap fairytale run with third IPL title

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Shane Watson overcame a slow start on his way to an unbeaten 117 to guide the Chennai Super Kings to their third Indian Premier League title with a eight-wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Fabulous Faf ensures amazing CSK victory

Fabulous Faf ensures amazing CSK victory

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The crowds at Tuesday's IPL Qualifier 1 won't forget Faf's 67 in a hurry.

Auction dynamics were challenging this time: Kumble

Auction dynamics were challenging this time: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble was extremely satisfied with the new players, including Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith, coming to his franchise during the IPL 2022 Player Auction, the dynamics of which were "very different and challenging".

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

If RCB win their remaining two games, they will move to 20 points and have a chance of finishing in the top two.

My job is quite easy towards end of match: Dhoni after CSK's win

My job is quite easy towards end of match: Dhoni after CSK's win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'My lines to the players was that we have got good runs on the board but let's be humble'

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

He is the second Indian batsman after Rahul Dravid in Adelaide 2003, in first-class history to remain not out on 199 at the end of a day's play.

Can the Cape Cobras stop the rampaging Kings?

Can the Cape Cobras stop the rampaging Kings?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Kings XI Punjab would aim to keep the winning run going when they take on South Africa's Cape Cobras in a Group B encounter of the Champions League in Mohali on Sunday.

Woakes hopes to carry IPL form into Champions Trophy bid

Woakes hopes to carry IPL form into Champions Trophy bid

Rediff.com17 May 2017

All-rounder Chris Woakes is fit and raring to resume his England commitments after an enriching maiden stint in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament, the 28-year-old has said.

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

England had crashed out in the group stage of the 2015 World Cup and Eoin Morgan said it was an amazing journey that the team went through from that embarrassing defeat to reaching the pinnacle of world cricket after four years. England were adjudged the winners of the 50-over World Cup last year on the basis of their superior boundary count after the epic final against New Zealand, and also the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie at the Lord's in London.

KKR won't focus only on Kohli, de Villiers

KKR won't focus only on Kohli, de Villiers

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders are focusing more on getting their Indian Premier League campaign back on track after a hat-trick of losses.