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Dhoni has the most real fan base: Harbhajan

Dhoni has the most real fan base: Harbhajan

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Harbhajan Singh sparked a social media storm with his controversial remarks on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan following, drawing comparisons with other cricketers.

RCB's revenge: Padikkal fires, Kohli finishes in style

RCB's revenge: Padikkal fires, Kohli finishes in style

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur on Sunday

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay his hands on an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings.

RCB announces Rs 10 lakh each for families of deceased

RCB announces Rs 10 lakh each for families of deceased

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday announced a financial aid of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the 11 individuals, who lost their lives in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

'Crowd broke gates': Shivakumar on Bengaluru stampede

'Crowd broke gates': Shivakumar on Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said the crowd broke the gates and there was a stampede-like situation near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where a large number of people thronged to participate in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory celebrations.

SRK's pep talk leaves KKR players speechless!

SRK's pep talk leaves KKR players speechless!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The official Instagram page of Kolkata Knight Riders shared the video of SRK talking to the team members, which is led by new skipper Ajinkya Rahane this season.

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

As the victorious RCB squad returned to their team hotel in Ahmedabad late Tuesday night, they were welcomed like true champions-with dhol beats, thunderous cheers, and an atmosphere electric with celebration.

HC dismisses pleas against Dasara invite to Banu Mushtaq

HC dismisses pleas against Dasara invite to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging the state government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the 'Mysuru Dasara' festivities this year, following objections from some groups.

Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Mahanaryaman Scindia was on Monday unanimously elected president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA)

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The Instagram video has drawn significant attention due to the controversial backgrounds of both Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya.

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India batter Veda Krishnamurthy announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday.

'We're happy he finished on a really strong note'

'We're happy he finished on a really strong note'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'But the ability and calibre -- no one had any doubt about it.'

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Mahendra Singh, whose death has convulsed the Mewar royal family's succession issues, was himself excluded from the family trust by his father who gave control to the younger son, Arvind Singh. It is this decision that years later has cast a shadow on Vishvaraj Singh's coronation, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Jubilant Suyash ready to celebrate on June 3rd

Jubilant Suyash ready to celebrate on June 3rd

Rediff.com29 May 2025

We have lost battle but not war: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer

Will Samson be back soon? Here's what coach said..

Will Samson be back soon? Here's what coach said..

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals monitoring Samson's side strain on daily basis: Rahul Dravid

'Guru' Karthik's advice helps RCB's Jitesh 'take it deep'

'Guru' Karthik's advice helps RCB's Jitesh 'take it deep'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Jitesh Sharma left spectators enchanted with an unbeaten 85 from a mere 33 deliveries while striking handsomely at 257.58, his best in the IPL's history.

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'RCB responsible for stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium'

'RCB responsible for stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Nearly 2.5 lakh fans thronged the area near the stadium after RCB announced a victory parade and a fan engagement programme at the stadium to celebrate the team's maiden IPL triumph.

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Abhishek Sharma opened up about a small but meaningful habit-pulling out a chit from his pocket after scoring a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

BCCI forms 3-member committee to formulate guidelines to avoid incidents like Bengaluru stampede

IPL set to restart on May 16 with LSG vs RCB clash

IPL set to restart on May 16 with LSG vs RCB clash

Rediff.com11 May 2025

As per the current plan, Hyderabad is likely to host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Kolkata is expected to stage Qualifier 2 and the Final, tentatively scheduled for May 30 or June 1.

This is the most dangerous RCB bowling unit ever!

This is the most dangerous RCB bowling unit ever!

Rediff.com23 May 2025

RCB are chasing a top-two finish for the first time since 2016 as they head into the final stages of the league phase.

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In IPL 2025's most intense knockout clash, he produced one of the tournament's finest innings -- an unbeaten 87 that carried Punjab Kings to their first final since 2014.

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The fortunes of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals changed quite dramatically after their clash on April 13, when MI held their nerve in a tense finish to pull off a remarkable win.

'Better now than in eliminator': Salt on RCB's loss to SRH

'Better now than in eliminator': Salt on RCB's loss to SRH

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt sees a silver lining in their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He says they rather have a loss like that in the league stage than in the IPL play-offs.

Chepauk pitch is so hard to read: CSK coach Fleming

Chepauk pitch is so hard to read: CSK coach Fleming

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

An exasperated Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said their failure to read the pitch at Chepauk has denied them any home advantage in IPL 2025.

Preity, Ponting, Ness, Burman Rejoice!

Preity, Ponting, Ness, Burman Rejoice!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings' players and owners were ecstatic as Captain Shreyas Iyer's match-winning powered them to victory against the Mumbai Indians.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas fined after match winning knock

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas fined after match winning knock

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was fined for Rs 24 lakh for his team's slow over rate during the Qualifier 2 match against Mumbai Indians.

Royals Challengers Bangalore seek to outwit beleaguered Delhi

Royals Challengers Bangalore seek to outwit beleaguered Delhi

Rediff.com12 May 2014

After losing from a position of strength in their previous encounter, the diffident Royal Challengers Bangalore will lock horns against bottom-of-the-table Delhi Daredevils.

RCB Fan Sunak Lauds IPL's Growing Influence

RCB Fan Sunak Lauds IPL's Growing Influence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Cricket back in Olympics after 100 years because of India: Former UK PM Sunak

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year.

Hasaranga's Pushpa Celebration!

Hasaranga's Pushpa Celebration!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

After dismissing KKR Skipper Ajinkya Rahane, he came up with the move popularised by Telugu star Allu Arjun in the blockbuster movie Pushpa.

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.

Gill shuts rumours of rift with Hardik

Gill shuts rumours of rift with Hardik

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has put an end to swirling rumours of a rift with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya following a viral video from the Friday's IPL 2025 Eliminator.

The real heroes never.... Gill salutes armed forces

"The real heroes never...." Gill salutes armed forces

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Gill hails Indian Armed Forces for role in successful resumption of IPL 2025

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.

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

A calf injury forced Josh Hazlewood to miss being part of Australia's World Test Championship win two years ago and the fast bowler is keen to avoid a second such heartbreak.

SEE: Tim David turns Chinnaswamy into a swimming pool

SEE: Tim David turns Chinnaswamy into a swimming pool

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David lightened the mood - and stole the spotlight - with a hilarious rain-soaked performance of his own.

Anushka, Virat Light Up RCB Camp

Anushka, Virat Light Up RCB Camp

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Anushka and Virat were seen sharing a laugh and exchanging high-fives after winning a point together.

Can RCB End IPL Jinx?

Can RCB End IPL Jinx?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

RCB will look to Virat Kohli not just for runs but also for inspiration as they chase that elusive IPL title -- a drought that has persisted for the last 17 years since the IPL's inception in 2008.