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Meet the greatest IPL captains...

Meet the greatest IPL captains...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The list was picked by Star Sports' expert jury, comprising 50 members which included 20 former cricketers, 10 senior sports journalists, 10 statisticians and analysts (10), on Cricket Connected.

Unpredictability in bowling key to MI win

Unpredictability in bowling key to MI win

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'We didn't get wickets (initially) but Hardik came and picked up those wickets and I thought Krunal (Pandya) bowled brilliantly to keep the pressure on and it was a good combination'

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Pattinson, who has not been picked in Australia's T20 or ODI side since 2015, said meeting Bumrah was a good lesson in not tinkering with bowling actions for the sake of the textbook.

The youngsters will get another chance in fifth ODI: Kohli

The youngsters will get another chance in fifth ODI: Kohli

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Skipper Virat Kohli said he would continue to experiment with the team's line-up in the fifth and final One-dayer.

India forced Sri Lanka players to pull out of Pakistan tour: Pak minister

India forced Sri Lanka players to pull out of Pakistan tour: Pak minister

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Pakistan Science and Technology Minister Fawad Hussain claimed that Sri Lankan cricket players opted out from the upcoming tour of Pakistan after India threatened them that they will be ousted from the Indian Premier League if they failed to do so.

The two BEST Indian players of the decade in T20 Internationals

The two BEST Indian players of the decade in T20 Internationals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were the only two Indians who found a place in Wisden's T20 International team of the decade, which didn't feature ex-skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch was named captain of the team, which has two more Australian in Shane Watson and Glenn Maxwell, two England cricketers -- Jos Buttler and David Willey, two Afghanistan all-rounders -- Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan, and New Zealand's Colin Munro and Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga.

PIX: Warner steers Australia to T20 series sweep

PIX: Warner steers Australia to T20 series sweep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

David Warner capped a brilliant return to form on home soil with a third successive half-century to fire Australia to a seven-wicket victory and a 3-0 T20 series sweep of Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh World-Asia XI matches postponed

Bangladesh World-Asia XI matches postponed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has postponed the upcoming World XI versus Asia XI matches, which would have marked the birth centenary celebrations of the father of the nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, owing to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Take a look at World Cup's HAT-TRICK men

Take a look at World Cup's HAT-TRICK men

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

List of players who have claimed hat-tricks in the Cricket World Cup.

IPL: Alzarri Joseph replaces Milne for MI

IPL: Alzarri Joseph replaces Milne for MI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The 26-year-old Milne has been forced to pull out without playing a single IPL game this season.

It's all about accuracy, says Boult after CSK demolition

It's all about accuracy, says Boult after CSK demolition

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians pacer Trent Boult says he is reaping the rewards of consistent accuracy this IPL season on pitches that are getting slower and drier with each passing game.

First Look: 2016 Asia Cup Trophy

First Look: 2016 Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The trophy was displayed by the captains of the participating nations.

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

In another tweet, Akhtar said they expect reciprocation from Sri Lanka.

Samuels ton in vain as Sri Lanka sweep ODI series

Samuels ton in vain as Sri Lanka sweep ODI series

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Marlon Samuels' unbeaten century proved in vain as Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 19 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method to complete a 3-0 one-day series whitewash on Saturday.

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Take a crack at our not-so-tough sports quiz...

IPL 2019 Final: Numbers You Must Know

IPL 2019 Final: Numbers You Must Know

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews the Final game in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings.

'Ageing' CSK will look to rebuild team, says coach Fleming

'Ageing' CSK will look to rebuild team, says coach Fleming

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Coach Stephen Fleming said that the planning for next season will start after Mahendra Singh Dhoni is back from the World Cup.

Dilshan steers Sri Lanka to victory over South Africa

Dilshan steers Sri Lanka to victory over South Africa

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Tillakaratne Dilshan outshone Hashim Amla's 14th One-Day International century to steer Sri Lanka to a series-levelling 87-run win over South Africa in the second match at Pallekele Stadium on Wednesday.

Chandimal to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against New Zealand

Chandimal to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Dinesh Chandimal will captain Sri Lanka in the T20 series against New Zealand in place of regular captain Lasith Malinga who has been forced out due to an injury, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Tuesday.

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

Bangladesh deny Mustafizur permission to play in IPL

Bangladesh deny Mustafizur permission to play in IPL

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to give No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to pacer Mustafizur Rahman after he was approached by IPL franchises, in view of the national side's scheduled tour of Sri Lanka beginning next month, according to reports.

Owais Shah takes blame for Royals' loss

Owais Shah takes blame for Royals' loss

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Rajasthan Royals batsman Owais Shah was disappointed with the way he got out to Lasith Malinga and said he made a mistake by not playing out the Mumbai Indians pace spearhead.

Owais Shah's wicket was key: Harbhajan

Owais Shah's wicket was key: Harbhajan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Owais Shah's wicket was key to their win, Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh said after his side beat Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs in their Indian Premier League match.

Presidential level security greets Sri Lankan team in Pakistan

Presidential level security greets Sri Lankan team in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The Sri Lankan team, which arrived hours after a delegation of its security experts had checked in, was taken directly from the old Karachi airport tarmac to the VIP lounge amid heavy security.

PIX: Bumrah goes 'Boom Boom' in MI nets

PIX: Bumrah goes 'Boom Boom' in MI nets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After months of being home due to the lockdown, Jasprit Bumrah is hitting his stride at the Mumbai Indians nets in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Should Pandey bat at No 3 against RCB?

Should Pandey bat at No 3 against RCB?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Pandey scored an unbeaten 71 off 47 balls as he hit a last-ball six to help SRH tie the match with Mumbai Indians on Thursday, though the visitors lost the game in Super Over.

IPL PHOTOS: Rana blasts half-century as Mumbai ease past Gujarat

IPL PHOTOS: Rana blasts half-century as Mumbai ease past Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Nitish Rana continued his good form with the bat as he hit his third half-century of IPL 10, while Rohit Sharma got back among the runs to lift Mumbai to a comfortable six-wicket against Gujarat Lions.

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

England batter Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith, for Rs 6 crore, on Sunday, Day 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction, in Bengaluru.

Mumbai Indians vs CSK: Wankhede braces for mouth-watering contest

Mumbai Indians vs CSK: Wankhede braces for mouth-watering contest

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

CSK have been on a roll with three wins on the trot that have boosted them to the top of the table.

Gunaratne inspires Sri Lanka to series victory over Australia

Gunaratne inspires Sri Lanka to series victory over Australia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

All-rounder Asela Gunaratne struck a superb 84 off 46 balls to inspire Sri Lanka to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Australia in the second Twenty20 International in South Geelong, Victoria on Sunday.

Sri Lanka drop injured Chandimal from Asia Cup squad

Sri Lanka drop injured Chandimal from Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal was withdrawn on Monday from the 16-member squad for the Asia Cup because of an injury during a recent domestic tournament. The 28-year-old batsman injured a finger during a domestic Twenty20 match and needed more time to recover, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

India would be desperate for the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find some form ahead of the semi-final when they take on Sri Lanka in their last preliminary World Cup clash, in Leeds, on Saturday.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians edge CSK in thriller to lift IPL title

PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians edge CSK in thriller to lift IPL title

Rediff.com13 May 2019

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League-12 final played between Mumbai and Chennai in Hyderabad on Sunday

WC PHOTOS: Finch, Starc star as Australia overpower Sri Lanka

WC PHOTOS: Finch, Starc star as Australia overpower Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Images from the World Cup match played between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Oval in London on Saturday.

Will miss Mumbai Indians-Chennai Super Kings rivalry: Rohit

Will miss Mumbai Indians-Chennai Super Kings rivalry: Rohit

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and coach Ricky Ponting discuss the team's chances in IPL Season 9. Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com listens in.

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan players did not find any spot in ICC Team of the Decade across all formats

Desperate Sri Lanka face tough task against Aus

Desperate Sri Lanka face tough task against Aus

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka have not played a match at the World Cup since June 4, forced to split points with Bangladesh and Pakistan following two washed out games.

Struggling Sri Lanka head to World Cup with point to prove

Struggling Sri Lanka head to World Cup with point to prove

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Sri Lankan cricket and the island's once-powerful side arrive at the World Cup struggling for form under a newly appointed captain who has played a single One-day international since 2015.