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How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'About Gautam bhai, I feel he has got immense knowledge about how the game is played. He has won two titles previously with KKR, and his strategies have been spot-on in terms of what execution we have to make against the opposition.'

IPL 2024: SRH qualify for playoffs; washout woes for GT

IPL 2024: SRH qualify for playoffs; washout woes for GT

Rediff.com16 May 2024

SRH became the third team to make the cut after following Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who are currently occupying the top two places in the standings.

'Narine the 'missing puzzle', could bring joy to WI with retirement reversal'

'Narine the 'missing puzzle', could bring joy to WI with retirement reversal'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sunil Narine may have made up his mind not to come out of retirement but his compatriot Andre Russell believes he's the "missing puzzle" in the West Indies line-up and reversing his decision one last time would make the whole nation happy.

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

Rediff.com25 May 2024

India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. India play Pakistan on June 9.

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Housing sales hit 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units: Knight Frank

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Indian real estate market remained buoyant in January-June this year, with housing sales hitting an 11-year high at 1.73 lakh units and office demand at a record 34.7 million square feet across eight major cities, according to Knight Frank. On an annual basis, housing sales rose 11 per cent to 173,241 units while leasing of office space grew 33 per cent to 34.7 million square feet during January-June this year across eight major cities. Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director, Knight Frank India, said, "India's real estate market has been buoyant in the last few quarters owing to the strong economic fundamentals and stable socio-political conditions."

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

CSK's new skipper silences doubters with big knock

CSK's new skipper silences doubters with big knock

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Gaikwad had scores of 15, 1, 46 and 26 in the first four games before striking big against KKR on Monday, which was his first half-century of the current season.

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

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Voting for the bypolls in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu were held on Wednesday.

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Entering the contest with a positive mindset and on the back of two solid victories, Joshi said that his side will stick with the same playing combination.

CSK Vs KKR: Who Played The Best Knock?

CSK Vs KKR: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad played a match-winning innings, but don't forget Shivam Dube, Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi's entertaining cameos.

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The recent blip in housing sales on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis should not worry investors as the long-term prospects of real estate stocks remain on a strong foundation, according to analysts. In the first half of the calendar year 2024 (H1CY24), realty stocks surged up to 104 per cent. This sharp run should be used to book partial profit in related stocks, suggested Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities.

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Captain Jos Butter pushed for withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup, the team's managing director Rob Key has revealed.

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Rediff.com17 May 2024

RCB are currently placed sixth in the IPL standings with 12 points from 13 games and will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a must-win match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Chahal becomes first bowler to claim 200 scalps in IPL

Chahal becomes first bowler to claim 200 scalps in IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Chahal, who made his IPL debut in 2013, has so far played for three different teams including Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Chakaravarthy blames misread surface for KKR's loss

Chakaravarthy blames misread surface for KKR's loss

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

We could have assessed the pitch better: Varun Chakaravarthy

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat KKR in record chase

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat KKR in record chase

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Friday.

Inside CSK's leadership transition: Journey to Gaikwad's captaincy

Inside CSK's leadership transition: Journey to Gaikwad's captaincy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni told Ruturaj Gaikwad to be prepared for Chennai Super Kings captaincy back in 2022

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

A lot has been written about Gukesh but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stokes slams slow Chennai pitch, calls it 'trash'

Stokes slams slow Chennai pitch, calls it 'trash'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes criticised the slow track at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and hopes that teams competing in the IPL do not end up regularly scraping to low scores because of wickets that are "trash".

IPL Play-Offs: SRH Through; CSK Or RCB?

IPL Play-Offs: SRH Through; CSK Or RCB?

Rediff.com17 May 2024

With SRH qualifying with just a point, the CSK vs RCB game has become a knockout match.

LSG, KKR in battle to cement berth in IPL play-offs

LSG, KKR in battle to cement berth in IPL play-offs

Rediff.com4 May 2024

With a dominant 24 runs victory over Mumbai Indians propelling second-placed KKR to 14 points and a step closer to qualification for the play-offs, the pressure is on KL Rahul's LSG to find a way past the threat that Shreyas Iyer's side poses.

IPL 2020: Meet the Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2020: Meet the Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents the Chennai Super Kings record in the IPL over the years.

RT-PCR test pre-booking must at 6 airports for at-risk countries

RT-PCR test pre-booking must at 6 airports for at-risk countries

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Passengers coming from 'at-risk' countries to six major Indian airports have to compulsorily pre-book for the on-arrival RT-PCR test from December 20 onwards, the civil aviation ministry said on Tuesday.

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

8 of Hawk-Eye's high-speed cameras are spread over the ground, and two Hawk-Eye operators will be seated in the same room as the TV umpire, providing him with images obtained by them as part of the Smart Replay System.

Know your IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings

Know your IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Chennai Super Kings and much more.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

IPL: DC captain Pant suspended for one match; fined heavily!

IPL: DC captain Pant suspended for one match; fined heavily!

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Rishabh Pant will miss Sunday's crucial match against RCB after he was handed a one-match suspension for maintaining a slow over-rate.

'Having GG in the dugout makes a big difference'

'Having GG in the dugout makes a big difference'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'It's about assessing the conditions and what we are going to face tomorrow. What's happened in the past is not necessarily what will happen in the future.'

Gavaskar on why KKR can be big contender for IPL title

Gavaskar on why KKR can be big contender for IPL title

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Terming Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings his favourite teams in IPL, Gavaskar said Kolkata Knight Riders would be the dark horse.

IPL 2024 keeps its date with India, no venue worries

IPL 2024 keeps its date with India, no venue worries

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place in India despite coinciding with elections

A Look At KKR, CSK's Pre-IPL 2024 Camps

A Look At KKR, CSK's Pre-IPL 2024 Camps

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar has spearheaded the establishment of a temporary training facility in bustling Mumbai.

No flights to Kolkata from 6 cities between Jul 6-19

No flights to Kolkata from 6 cities between Jul 6-19

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The moves comes as novel coronavirus cases continue to rise in the country.

Starc beats Cummins to become IPL's most expensive buy

Starc beats Cummins to become IPL's most expensive buy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Cummins, who skipped the IPL last season, was also the most expensive buy in the 2020 IPL Auction.

IPL 2024 Ends For Mumbai Indians

IPL 2024 Ends For Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com9 May 2024

MI, who have two games left, will now play for pride as they look to wrap up a dismal season. Even if Mumbai win their last two matches, they can go up to a maximum of 12 points.

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Now, petrol crosses Rs 100 in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Petrol price on Friday crossed the Rs 100- per-litre mark in Chennai as well as in some places in Punjab and Kerala after fuel prices were hiked yet again. Petrol is priced at over Rs 99 a litre in Delhi and Kolkata -- the only metro cities which haven't seen the Rs 100 mark yet. Petrol price was hiked by 35 paise per litre on Friday but there was no change in diesel rates, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Anuj Rawat eyes long-term role as RCB's wicket-keeper batter

Anuj Rawat eyes long-term role as RCB's wicket-keeper batter

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Anuj Rawat on Sunday hoped to cement his position as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's long-term wicketkeeper batter after veteran Dinesh Karthik has announced that this will be his last IPL season.

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Millennials Spark Luxury Homes Demand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

High-end apartments, penthouses, and bungalows boasting amenities like swimming pools, expansive driveways, and premium interiors are becoming highly sought after.

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

With a little over four months left for the marquee event to begin, there has been an unprecedented delay in releasing the schedule.