Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledges the pressure on India ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, emphasising the team's need to handle expectations and regain momentum.
Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy attributes his improved bowling performance to a 'special person' who helped him overcome injury setbacks. He also discusses his match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders and the team's strategy.
KKR's Rovman Powell stays positive despite a tough IPL 2026 start, backing the team to bounce back after a thrilling last-ball defeat to LSG.
A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.
Mumbai Indians will begin their quest to end a five-year title drought in the Indian Premier League against a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders side.
Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, we've witnessed many a matches that have kept us on the edge of our seats. Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff takes you down memory lane to relive some nail-biters in the history of the IPL.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.
A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.
Mohammed Shami says his familiarity with Eden Gardens gives him an edge as LSG prepare to face winless KKR in IPL 2026.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, riding high on a five-match winning streak, will face a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match. SRH's strong batting line-up, featuring in-form players like Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, will challenge KKR's bowling attack. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, aims to continue their comeback after consecutive wins.
Rinku Singh attempted the falling reverse lap scoop and reverse pull by using the pace off Ravi Bishnoi's googlies, similar to Rishabh Pant's audacious stroke-making.
Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.
Rinku Singh says head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have empowered Indian players to express themselves on the field
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori praises all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's versatility and impact on the team's IPL 2024 campaign, highlighting his ability to contribute with both bat and ball at any stage of the game.
Cameron Green returned to form with a fighting half-century, but his effort was overshadowed by Shubman Gill, who produced a captain's knock to guide Gujarat Titans to a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.
Shivam Dube flickered brightly with a fifty of exceptional quality but it was insufficient to prevent India's 50-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20 International.
Mohsin Khan scripts a remarkable comeback in IPL 2026 with his maiden five-wicket haul against KKR, highlighting his journey from a career-threatening injury to becoming one of the league's most effective pacers.
Rinku Singh -- who carved a reputation for himself in IPL 2023 with his ferocious batting -- and Rishabh Pant -- who was sadly missing from this year's tournament because he was recovering from the after-effects of the horrific car accident last December -- met up at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
The Indian cricketers seem super happy to meet the only Indian to win an athletics Olympics gold medal.
'When I threw in the warm-up, I knew I would do well. I thought I would touch 67-68. But I got a gold medal at 66m.'
Rajasthan Royals, after two consecutive defeats, aim to regain momentum against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their upcoming IPL match. Key concerns include the form of skipper Riyan Parag and the fragility of the middle order. Lucknow's bowling attack needs to find breakthroughs to counter Rajasthan's strong opening pair.
Anukul Roy, the Jharkhand all-rounder, has become a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders with his disciplined left-arm spin. He now seeks a more significant role with the bat, aiming to contribute more in the middle order and replicate his domestic success in the T20 league.
The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.
Indian cricketer Jitesh Sharma discusses the emotional impact of his father's death and how it has changed his perspective on cricket and family responsibilities.
An analysis of how Mahendra Singh Dhoni's mentorship and strategic input influenced Noor Ahmad's match-winning performance for Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders.
When the Indian team entered the ICC Cricket Academy Arena for their evening net session ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson was the first to start his solo keeping drills with fielding coach T Dilip, even as others were just about lumbering up.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Wednesday.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 38.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four.
Kolkata Knight Riders ended Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak with a dominant seven-wicket win in Hyderabad, powered by a clinical bowling display and a composed chase led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
The two players have reported to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel addresses concerns about the team's middle order, expressing confidence in their ability to perform in crucial situations. He also praises young pacer Ashok Sharma and acknowledges the threat posed by Mumbai Indians despite their recent losses.
How Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar rested faith in Rinku's talent.
The Indian cricket fraternity shared their views on India's T20I World Cup squad, which threw up several surprises with the return of Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan, while Jitesh Sharma missed out and Shubman Gill was dropped.
'He has mastered the art of finishing an innings. It's not just about the runs; it's the way he gets them. There's a certain calm and composure about the way he plays his cricket.'
These modern Hindi films proved that the love triangle still has enough heartbreak, passion and chaos left to captivate audiences.
Suryakumar Yadav reveals how a video montage and a positive team environment helped India overcome setbacks and win the T20 World Cup.
The No 3 batter will rejoin India squad ahead of T20 WC warm-up game in Mumbai.
The Super Eights match between India and South Africa is expected to be played on a black soil pitch that favors seamers, potentially influencing India's team selection strategy.
