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Chennai expected to host this year's Big Bash League opening match

Chennai expected to host this year's Big Bash League opening match

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Chennai is expected to host the opening match of the Big Bash League in December, following a visit by Cricket Australia officials to the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026: Dhoni misses CSK's final home game vs SRH with thumb injury

IPL 2026: Dhoni misses CSK's final home game vs SRH with thumb injury

Rediff.com17 hours ago

In a crushing blow for Chennai Super Kings fans, former captain Mahendra Singh has been ruled out of the team's final home game of the IPL 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Monday.

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both struggling in the IPL 2026 season, face a crucial match in Chennai to keep their playoff hopes alive.

IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH: Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad battle for playoff berth

IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH: Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad battle for playoff berth

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a crucial IPL match with playoff qualification at stake. Both teams need a win to boost their chances of reaching the knockouts.

IPL 2026: KKR's misery grows as Rahane fined after CSK defeat

IPL 2026: KKR's misery grows as Rahane fined after CSK defeat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings.

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer gets hefty penalty for slow over-rate

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer gets hefty penalty for slow over-rate

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 24 lakh for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. This marks the team's second over-rate offence this season, leading to enhanced penalties for the captain and other players.

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer gets hefty penalty for slow over-rate

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer gets hefty penalty for slow over-rate

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 24 lakh for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. This marks the team's second over-rate offence this season, leading to enhanced penalties for the captain and other players.

BCCI Adjusts IPL 2026 Schedule Due Elections in Gujarat

BCCI Adjusts IPL 2026 Schedule Due Elections in Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised the schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to municipal corporation elections in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat. The fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on April 26 and May 21 have been swapped.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan dedicates match-winning knock vs CSK to family facing bereavement

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan dedicates match-winning knock vs CSK to family facing bereavement

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Ishan Kishan dedicated his match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings to his cousin, who recently lost his sister, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad qualify for the IPL play-offs.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Rout Rajasthan Royals, stay in play-offs hunt

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Rout Rajasthan Royals, stay in play-offs hunt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mitchell Starc's four-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for eight after a blazing start in their IPL match, keeping Delhi's playoff hopes alive.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

Rediff.com1 days ago

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.

IPL 2026: CSK vs MI: Gaikwad powers CSK to big win over Mumbai

IPL 2026: CSK vs MI: Gaikwad powers CSK to big win over Mumbai

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a composed half-century as Chennai Super Kings produced a comfortable eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL clash in Chennai on Saturday.

First IPL 2026 slow over-rate fine goes to ... Shreyas Iyer

First IPL 2026 slow over-rate fine goes to ... Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals return to winning ways by thrashing Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals return to winning ways by thrashing Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Delhi Capitals ended their three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL in Jaipur on Friday.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.

Punjab Kings pull off record chase, beat DC by 6 wkts to continue winning run

Punjab Kings pull off record chase, beat DC by 6 wkts to continue winning run

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings chase down 265 in a record-breaking run-fest against Delhi Capitals as KL Rahul smashes 152 and Shreyas Iyer seals historic win in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi smashes 15-ball 50 as RR crush RCB to extend winning streak

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi smashes 15-ball 50 as RR crush RCB to extend winning streak

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Rajat Patidar's aggressive innings helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach a total of 201 for 8 against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, after a shaky start.

Check Out IPL 2026 Schedule

Check Out IPL 2026 Schedule

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the schedule for the first 20 games to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Sooryavanshi's ton in vain as Ishan, Abhishek star in SRH's win over RR

Sooryavanshi's ton in vain as Ishan, Abhishek star in SRH's win over RR

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive century went in vain as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed half-tons as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.

Chennai Super Kings Aim for IPL Turnaround Against Punjab Kings

Chennai Super Kings Aim for IPL Turnaround Against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League. It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026: KKR vs SRH: Sunrisers run riot, KKR crumble in 65-run defeat

IPL 2026: KKR vs SRH: Sunrisers run riot, KKR crumble in 65-run defeat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe eye upset against India in must-win Super 8 clash

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe eye upset against India in must-win Super 8 clash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledges the challenge of facing India at home in the T20 World Cup but hopes to capitalize on the pressure of a must-win game for both teams.

T20 World Cup: Ponting urges India: Pick best XI, forget matchups

T20 World Cup: Ponting urges India: Pick best XI, forget matchups

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Kumble Warns India: Win Big or Risk T20 World Cup Exit

Kumble Warns India: Win Big or Risk T20 World Cup Exit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Anil Kumble praised West Indies' dominant 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said India must win big against Zimbabwe and West Indies to stay alive in the semi-final race.

T20 World Cup: 'Ishan-Abhishek issue India must fix fast'

T20 World Cup: 'Ishan-Abhishek issue India must fix fast'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has raised concerns about the performance of India's opening batsmen, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, in the T20 World Cup, particularly their struggles against off-spin. Their difficulties could impact India's chances as they navigate the Super Eight stage and face upcoming challenges.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Aaditya Thackeray's googly to ICC: Why host T20 WC final in Ahmedabad and not Mumbai?

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

Dhoni defies age: To play IPL 2025 as uncapped player

Dhoni defies age: To play IPL 2025 as uncapped player

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Dhoni's fans can now look forward to seeing him captivate the crowd at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

SRH Stun Chepauk! OG 'Thala' Ajith Couldn't Hide His Disappointment

SRH Stun Chepauk! OG 'Thala' Ajith Couldn't Hide His Disappointment

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

As 'Thala' MS Dhoni stepped out for his 400th T20 appearance, in the stands the original 'Thala' of Kollywood, Ajith Kumar, was there to cheer him on.

Cummins names 3 bowlers who could rescue SRH

Cummins names 3 bowlers who could rescue SRH

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Pat Cummins has underlined the importance of having an experienced bowling unit, especially in a high-pressure tournament like the IPL.

IPL 2025: Opening clash and key dates REVEALED

IPL 2025: Opening clash and key dates REVEALED

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to begin on March 22 with a clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This venue will also host the final match of the season on May 25. Dharamsala and Guwahati will host a couple of IPL matches this year, with Dharamsala serving as the second home venue for Punjab Kings and Guwahati hosting Rajasthan Royals matches in addition to their regular home venue, Jaipur.

Hetmyer breaches IPL Code of Conduct, fined

Hetmyer breaches IPL Code of Conduct, fined

Rediff.com25 May 2024

After Abhishek Sharma bowled him in the 14th over of the chase, Shimron Hetmyer tried to smash the stumps in frustration.

Dhoni already planning for IPL 2026?

Dhoni already planning for IPL 2026?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Rayudu emphasised that while CSK is enduring one of its toughest phases, it could serve as a much-needed reality check and an opportunity to rebuild for the future.

All eyes on Kanpur as teams arrive for series decider

All eyes on Kanpur as teams arrive for series decider

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, and star batter Virat Kohli have arrived at the team hotel in Kanpur ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh, scheduled from September 27 to October 1 at Green Park Stadium.

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Ayush Mhatre's dazzling start to his IPL journey continued in his first home game for Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

Ponting reveals what makes Shreyas a good captain

Ponting reveals what makes Shreyas a good captain

Rediff.com1 May 2025

"He's hungry for success, it's a good thing for a captain," PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting lauds Shreyas Iyer after win over CSK