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Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months and assessing whether his body can cope with the demands of the game.

Srikkanth foresees a great IPL 2025 for CSK

Srikkanth foresees a great IPL 2025 for CSK

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth predicted another successful Indian Premier League season for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings

Is Dhoni set to retire from IPL?

Is Dhoni set to retire from IPL?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Dhoni himself addressed the retirement rumours in a latest podcast after speculation of his retirement from IPL intensified, when his parents Pan Singh and Devaki Devi were seen at Chepauk for CSK's match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

IPL 2025: Big boost for Royals ahead of PBKS clash

IPL 2025: Big boost for Royals ahead of PBKS clash

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Sanju Samson is set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain after receiving clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to keep wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

KKR stand behind faltering vice-captain Venky Iyer

KKR stand behind faltering vice-captain Venky Iyer

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Rahane admitted KKR have struggled to find a successful opening pair and their combinations have been failing to make a dent.

In Numbers: Punjab Kings' Record-Breaking Night!

In Numbers: Punjab Kings' Record-Breaking Night!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings set a new IPL record for the lowest total ever successfully defended -- 111.

Is this why IPL teams are struggling at home?

Is this why IPL teams are struggling at home?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Home advantage is not prevalent because teams, players are new after big auction: Dravid

Why RR Languishes In 9th Spot

Why RR Languishes In 9th Spot

Rediff.com21 May 2025

RR lost as many as 5 games this IPL after being in a seemingly winning position. Had they managed to win those games, they would have sealed a playoff spot.

Varun's Big Day, Tilak's Fun Demand

Varun's Big Day, Tilak's Fun Demand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The BCCI shared a video on their X handle capturing the players' arrival, showcasing their excitement for the match.

Punjab Kings equal Mumbai Indians' record against Chennai Super Kings

Punjab Kings equal Mumbai Indians' record against Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Punjab Kings equalled Mumbai Indians' record of five straight victories over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League.

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The South African's blistering 52 off 25 balls not only augurs well for him personally but for the franchise who are aiming to build a team from scratch for the next season.

Is Dhoni fit to play? CSK bowling coach gives update

Is Dhoni fit to play? CSK bowling coach gives update

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Dhoni skips practice again but CSK bowling coach says he is 'fine' and 'will play'

KKR coach unfazed by Dhoni mania at Eden

KKR coach unfazed by Dhoni mania at Eden

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit has said that his team is focused on the game and not the frenzy surrounding MS Dhoni's possible farewell at Eden Gardens.

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when IPL 2025 gets under way on Saturday.

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.

Unsold affordable units drop 19% in top 7 cities in Q1CY25, bucking slump

Unsold affordable units drop 19% in top 7 cities in Q1CY25, bucking slump

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

After the post-pandemic slump in demand, unsold inventory in the affordable housing segment in the top seven cities dropped by 19 per cent in the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year (Q1CY25), according to a report by real estate consultancy firm Anarock.

IPL pitch controversy: Should home teams control Conditions?

IPL pitch controversy: Should home teams control Conditions?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes IPL teams should have full control over pitch conditions in their own backyard.

Is Rishabh Pant Hiding?

Is Rishabh Pant Hiding?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Some accused Pant of 'hiding' from the pressure, suggesting that the move reflected a lack of confidence in his batting. Others saw it as a worrying sign for LSG's leadership and strategy.

How former SA wicketkeeper made impact on Kohli's career

How former SA wicketkeeper made impact on Kohli's career

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'He had a massive impact on me in those early years. I was very realistic about my abilities'

Latest trend in India's key realty markets

Latest trend in India's key realty markets

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Capital value appreciation outpaced rental value growth in several key micro-markets between 2021 and 2024, with Noida Sector 150 in the National Capital Region (NCR) leading the pack with a 128 per cent rise in capital values compared to rental value growth of just 66 per cent, according to a report by property consulting firm Anarock.

What sets this RCB team apart from past

What sets this RCB team apart from past

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

'Great start for RCB and it really is looking good. We are not going into the space of, 'Is this the year (RCB will win the IPL)?'

IPL PIX: Chahal wrecks KKR as Punjab win a humdinger

IPL PIX: Chahal wrecks KKR as Punjab win a humdinger

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings with 4/28 as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in their low-scoring Indian Premier League thriller on Tuesday.

In Numbers: Dhoni's CSK Hits New Low

In Numbers: Dhoni's CSK Hits New Low

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The 8-wicket loss to KKR was their biggest defeat margin in terms of balls remaining (59 balls), surpassing the loss against Mumbai Indians (46 balls) in Sharjah in 2020.

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ahead of the 18th season of Indian Premier League, here all the stats and numbers from the annual cricket extravaganza.

Maddie Upset After Jaiswal's Early Exit

Maddie Upset After Jaiswal's Early Exit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

As Jaiswal trudged back to the dugout, Maddie, who is in India to support him during the tournament, was spotted with her face in her hands.

Rahane named KKR captain for IPL 2025

Rahane named KKR captain for IPL 2025

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

India batter Ajinkya Rahane will captain defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League beginning on March 22.

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).

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Average residential property prices in seven cities increased 10% to 34% due to new supplies in the luxury and ultra-luxury segments and overall demand.

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer had led KKR to their first IPL title in a decade last year. However, on Saturday, he returns as captain of a rejuvenated Punjab Kings chasing a play-off spot.

Dhoni opens up: What went wrong in CSK's worst IPL loss

Dhoni opens up: What went wrong in CSK's worst IPL loss

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni expressed disappointment over his team's heavy defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, attributing the loss to poor batting performance.

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.

Dhoni's Comeback But Narine's Show

Dhoni's Comeback But Narine's Show

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Sunil Narine turned party pooper in stunning fashion-delivering a ruthless all-round performance to dismantle Chennai Super Kings.

IndiGo aircraft grazes wings of Air India plane at Kolkata airport

IndiGo aircraft grazes wings of Air India plane at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

An IndiGo aircraft grazed the wings of an Air India Express plane at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday, leaving the wings of both aircraft damaged, officials said.

How RCB conquered Chepauk after 17 years!

How RCB conquered Chepauk after 17 years!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar felt that his bowlers grabbing three crucial wickets during the Powerplay overs of Chennai Super Kings' chase was the game-changing moment in their 50-run win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

If Punjab goes for a flat deck, there is no guarantee that the bowling unit can defend anything in the 220 range, especially when KKR have the likes of Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

He listens to everyone's advice. Even a junior player can tell him (what to do), says Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

A 13 YO's Day Out For Royals In IPL

A 13 YO's Day Out For Royals In IPL

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became a sensation after being signed by Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2025 season.

Lot of concern in the CSK batting line-up: Pujara

Lot of concern in the CSK batting line-up: Pujara

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara elieves that a shift in playing philosophy is the need of the hour for CSK even if it means scoring at a quicker clip.

How Kohli & Co set RCB's home record straight

How Kohli & Co set RCB's home record straight

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Under the shimmering floodlights and in front of a roaring partisan crowd, Virat Kohli unleashed his latest masterclass, blasting a 42-ball 70 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a sensational 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ashutosh-Mohit make IPL history

Ashutosh-Mohit make IPL history

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Mohit displayed immense game awareness, taking a single to bring Ashutosh on strike, bringing down the equation to five runs in four balls.