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After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

In a major relief for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has granted approval to host IPL 2026 matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

IPL 2026: Sidhu accuses Rishabh Pant of 'throwing his wicket away'

IPL 2026: Sidhu accuses Rishabh Pant of 'throwing his wicket away'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu critiques Rishabh Pant's dismissals and analyses Lucknow Super Giants' batting struggles in the IPL season.

What went wrong for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings?

What went wrong for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, identifies the loss of four quick wickets as the turning point in their IPL defeat to Chennai Super Kings, while also acknowledging fielding errors that contributed to the loss.

IPL 2026 MI vs LSG: Rohit, Rickelton fifties help Mumbai Indians return to winning ways

IPL 2026 MI vs LSG: Rohit, Rickelton fifties help Mumbai Indians return to winning ways

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Mumbai Indians rode on sublime half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton to outclass Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash in Mumbai on Monday.

CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchurapalli East seat, retains Perambur

CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchurapalli East seat, retains Perambur

Rediff.com4 days ago

Before assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay submitted his resignation letter from the post of member of the legislative assembly representing the Tiruchirappalli East constituency.

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson reminded the cricket world on Saturday why he is one of T20's most dangerous batters.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli Laughs Off London Flight Rumours

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli Laughs Off London Flight Rumours

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Virat Kohli used laughing emojis to dismiss rumours about chartered flights during IPL 2026, addressing claims of frequent London trips with a light-hearted Instagram response.

'He's Batting On Another Level'

'He's Batting On Another Level'

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday, earns praise from Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.

WPL 2026: Can Delhi Capitals Halt RCB's Winning Run?

WPL 2026: Can Delhi Capitals Halt RCB's Winning Run?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals will aim to upset defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru -- the only unbeaten team in WPL 2026 with five wins in a row.

IPL 2026: How Arshdeep Singh found rhythm after Ponting talk

IPL 2026: How Arshdeep Singh found rhythm after Ponting talk

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Arshdeep Singh credits Ricky Ponting for helping him rediscover his rhythm after a match-winning performance against Mumbai Indians.

Dinesh Karthik-Dipika Pallikal blessed with baby girl

Dinesh Karthik-Dipika Pallikal blessed with baby girl

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal have welcomed a baby girl, Raaha, their third child after twin boys Kabir and Zian.

Iyer breaks Wankhede jinx as PBKS wallop MI

Iyer breaks Wankhede jinx as PBKS wallop MI

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Shreyas Iyer ends his Wankhede drought with a fluent fifty as Punjab Kings chase down 195 to beat Mumbai Indians and go top of the table.

When Padikkal's ruthless batting stole the limelight

When Padikkal's ruthless batting stole the limelight

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Devdutt Padikkal's explosive 61 off 26 balls in the IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased a significant transformation in his batting style, earning widespread praise and solidifying his position as a top white-ball talent.

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson's century, Punjab Kings' record 265 chase, Rinku Singh's Super Over heroics and standout knocks from KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli headline an action-packed Week 4 of IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: 'Ye tera ground hai': Rahul's fiery DC entry goes viral

IPL 2026: 'Ye tera ground hai': Rahul's fiery DC entry goes viral

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian batter KL Rahul has joined Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season.

IPL 2026: Rayudu questions CSK's failure to change tactics against RCB

IPL 2026: Rayudu questions CSK's failure to change tactics against RCB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised Chennai Super Kings for sticking to a flawed plan during their heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL on Sunday, April 5, 2026, saying there was no intervention from senior players at key moments.

MI vs Punjab Kings: Wankhede set for batting fireworks

MI vs Punjab Kings: Wankhede set for batting fireworks

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians face a crucial IPL match against Punjab Kings, with concerns over Rohit Sharma's fitness and the team's overall performance.

Rahul Dravid: T20 Batting Has Changed, Bowlers Need To Adapt

Rahul Dravid: T20 Batting Has Changed, Bowlers Need To Adapt

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes that T20 batting has evolved significantly, and bowlers need to adapt and improve their skills to stay competitive in the format.

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian leg-spinner, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the Indian Premier League 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Hasaranga, Rawat happy to deliver for Royal Challengers

Hasaranga, Rawat happy to deliver for Royal Challengers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga expressed happiness after his spell helped Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the IPL match in Pune on Saturday.

IPL 2026: 'I'm not done': Krunal Pandya eyes India comeback, slams critics

IPL 2026: 'I'm not done': Krunal Pandya eyes India comeback, slams critics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya discusses his desire to represent India again and reflects on his batting contributions, highlighting his match-winning performances in the IPL.

IPL 2026: LSG vs KKR: Rinku stars as Kolkata edge LSG in Super Over

IPL 2026: LSG vs KKR: Rinku stars as Kolkata edge LSG in Super Over

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants in a tense Super Over finish in Lucknow on Sunday, surviving a major batting collapse before holding their nerve in the decider to snatch a dramatic win in a clash between two struggling sides.

IPL 2026 kickoff: Vintage Kohli, young Sooryavanshi headline mega show

IPL 2026 kickoff: Vintage Kohli, young Sooryavanshi headline mega show

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.

The Suvendu Adhikari You Must Know

The Suvendu Adhikari You Must Know

Rediff.com17 hours ago

'When I asked Suvendu about the news that Didi was going to fight in his constituency, he said, 'Aami okhaney lorbo aar okhaney okey harabo (I will contest from there and defeat her there)' This was his comment while we were standing on the truck doing our roadshow.'

PICS: Clinical Royal Challengers outclass Knight Riders

PICS: Clinical Royal Challengers outclass Knight Riders

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

IPL 2026, GT vs MI, Preview: Mumbai Indians have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026, GT vs MI, Preview: Mumbai Indians have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians, struggling with inconsistent performances, face a confident Gujarat Titans side looking to extend their winning streak in the Indian Premier League.

RCB Face Early Setback as Sri Lanka Withholds NOC, Thushara Doubtful for IPL 2026 Start

RCB Face Early Setback as Sri Lanka Withholds NOC, Thushara Doubtful for IPL 2026 Start

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

RCB suffer early IPL 2026 setback as Nuwan Thushara fails Sri Lanka Cricket fitness test, delaying his availability for the tournament opener.

IPL 2026: 'Get lost!' Harbhajan's angry reply goes viral

IPL 2026: 'Get lost!' Harbhajan's angry reply goes viral

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh responded strongly to casteist and abusive remarks directed at him and other commentators during the opening night of the Indian Premier League 2026.

IPL 2026: Nitish Reddy the X-Factor? Vettori makes big claim

IPL 2026: Nitish Reddy the X-Factor? Vettori makes big claim

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

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.

Will Lucknow Super Giants Check Punjab Kings Charge?

Will Lucknow Super Giants Check Punjab Kings Charge?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings, currently unbeaten, will rely on their strong batting lineup to maintain their winning streak against Lucknow Super Giants, who are concerned about Rishabh Pant's injury, in their upcoming IPL match.

IPL 2026: 'KKR made big mistake letting Shreyas Iyer, Salt go'

IPL 2026: 'KKR made big mistake letting Shreyas Iyer, Salt go'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Former India captain Anil Kumble has criticised Kolkata Knight Riders for releasing key players Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt after their IPL victory, suggesting it undermines their chances of future success. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's leadership and Cheteshwar Pujara compares SRH's opening pair to Kohli and Gayle.

Bangladesh to Review IPL Broadcast Ban After Minister Returns

Bangladesh to Review IPL Broadcast Ban After Minister Returns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Bangladesh's Sports Minister says a decision on lifting the ban on broadcasting IPL 2026 will be made after Information Minister Zahiruddin Swapan returns from abroad.

It's Action! Action! Action! On OTT This Week

It's Action! Action! Action! On OTT This Week

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pump up the adrenalin in an action packed OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options.

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.

'You'd be speaking French': King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner

'You'd be speaking French': King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

King Charles III reaffirmed the enduring strength of the US-UK alliance, underscored NATO's centrality to global security, and shared light-hearted moments with President Donald Trump during a White House state dinner.

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home matches in IPL 2026 confirmed to take place in Bengaluru.

Sack Hardik, Mahela! What Mumbai Indians MUST FIX URGENTLY

Sack Hardik, Mahela! What Mumbai Indians MUST FIX URGENTLY

Rediff.com5 May 2026

After a disappointing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians face critical decisions to rebuild their team and restore their legacy. From captaincy changes to squad adjustments, here are the key steps they must take to revive their fortunes.

Rajat Patidar Tops IPL 2026 MVP Index, Kishan and Sooryavanshi Follow

Rajat Patidar Tops IPL 2026 MVP Index, Kishan and Sooryavanshi Follow

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 24.

Draw confidence from last season's strong showing, Ponting urges Punjab Kings players

Draw confidence from last season's strong showing, Ponting urges Punjab Kings players

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Head coach Ricky Ponting has called on Punjab Kings players to focus on physical, technical, and mental readiness ahead of the new IPL season, drawing on the team's strong performance last year.

It will be difficult to keep Padikkal out of Indian team for long: Karthik

It will be difficult to keep Padikkal out of Indian team for long: Karthik

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Dinesh Karthik believes Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL will soon earn him a place in the Indian national team.