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IPL Auction: Why Punjab broke the bank for Shreyas Iyer

IPL Auction: Why Punjab broke the bank for Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting rated Shyreas Iyer as the ideal choice to lead the team in IPL 2025.

Spencer's Retail sale roadmap by March-April

Spencer's Retail sale roadmap by March-April

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

To decide if the business should be demerged or to go for an IPO.

Ganguly quits Bagan role to avoid conflict of interest

Ganguly quits Bagan role to avoid conflict of interest

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who also holds the post of director at ATK Mohun Bagan, has decided to step down from the position in the Indian Super League franchise to avoid any potential conflict of interest.

90-hour workweek: What ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri says

90-hour workweek: What ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri says

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Weighing in on the 90-hour workweek controversy, ITC Ltd chairman Sanjiv Puri said that it is more important for the workers to be aligned to the grander vision of the company rather than the number of hours put in. Giving an analogy of many workers building a castle, he said, "If you ask a mason what he is doing, he might say he is laying a brick, another might say he is building a wall but some might say he is building a castle.

Confident KKR face resurgent LSG in battle of equals

Confident KKR face resurgent LSG in battle of equals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

For the home side, it has been a season of mixed returns so far. After early defeats to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians, KKR roared back to form in their last outing -- a commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

5 Reasons Why LSG Are Struggling In IPL 2025

5 Reasons Why LSG Are Struggling In IPL 2025

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

LSG were outplayed with both bat and ball by Mumbai Indians as some of their biggest names failed once again to deliver under pressure.

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

Will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy?

Will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

All but out of contention for the IPL play-offs, KL Rahul's future as Lucknow Super Giants skipper is uncertain for the remaining two games after the team received a pasting at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad at home on Wednesday.

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Wednesday assumed the role of Lucknow Super Giants team mentor.

All eyes on Rahul as LSG face DC in play-offs battle

All eyes on Rahul as LSG face DC in play-offs battle

Rediff.com13 May 2024

There has been a lot of speculations about K L Rahul's future as LSG skipper after his 'public reprimand' by team owner Sanjiv Goenka.

SA T20 Auctions: IPL teams spend big, Stubbs biggest buy

SA T20 Auctions: IPL teams spend big, Stubbs biggest buy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Four franchises were involved in a bidding war with MI Cape Town making the initial move followed by Paarl Royals. However, towards the end it was Johannesburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who fought tooth and nail before the latter made a winning bid of R 9.2 million.

IPL PIX: Rahul stands tall as DC tame listless LSG

IPL PIX: Rahul stands tall as DC tame listless LSG

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals annihilated Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets in an IPL match in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Shettys, who had hoped to see Rahul rock and roll, must have been disappointed to see him bowled by Trent Boult for a golden duck.

Dhoni to lead new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants

Dhoni to lead new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named captain of new Indian Premier League franchise Rising Pune Supergiants on Monday.

Spencer's Retail to acquire Nature's Basket for Rs 300 crore

Spencer's Retail to acquire Nature's Basket for Rs 300 crore

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Natures Basket's acquisition will make Spencer's Retail a national player, giving it access to the western parts of India through its 36 stores in prime locations in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.

Pant & Pooran: A journey of resilience and redemption

Pant & Pooran: A journey of resilience and redemption

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Accidents were unfortunate but bright side is Rishabh and I are playing together: Pooran

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 campaign hit a new low -both statistically and symbolically - on Sunday, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The merged club will come into existence in June and compete in the ISL 2020-21. The two sides will, however, play separately in the current I-League and ISL seasons.

Delhi Capitals get Rahul boost for Sunrisers clash

Delhi Capitals get Rahul boost for Sunrisers clash

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Fresh from their morale-boosting win over LSG, and bolstered by the return of India wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul, Delhi Capitals will look to build on the momentum when they take on formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international equity investment firm CVC Capital won the bid for Ahmedabad with a Rs 5600 crore offer.

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Milkha Singh, 92, best known as the 'Flying Sikh' and most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, was bestowed with the lifetime achievement award.

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Conversation should have been behind closed doors

IPL: Andy Flower named head coach of Lucknow franchise

IPL: Andy Flower named head coach of Lucknow franchise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Zimbabwean great was working with Punjab Kings as assistant coach for the past two seasons.

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

More than the numbers, it was the swagger. The intent. The ease with which he handled the pressure. Vaibhav didn't look like a passenger in the IPL -- he looked like he belonged.

'Shah Rukh Khan has made a huge impact, very understanding'

'Shah Rukh Khan has made a huge impact, very understanding'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Friday said team owner Shah Rukh Khan has made a "huge impact" with his motivational speeches when the chips were down in the ongoing IPL.

Stephen Fleming named coach of Pune IPL team

Stephen Fleming named coach of Pune IPL team

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming was on Monday named chief coach of the new Pune franchise of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament. With this the former Chennai Super Kings coach will renew his long and most successful partnership with his former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who was picked in the December draft.

Industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka is no more

Industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka is no more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

He was 83. Goenka is survived by his wife Sushila and sons Harsh Vardhan and Sanjiv.

Meet the man behind Kolkata's first luxury mall

Meet the man behind Kolkata's first luxury mall

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

CESC Properties, a subsidiary of the group's power utility, CESC Ltd, is building the city's first luxury mall, Spencer's Galleria. It will house 20 luxury brands, a first for Kolkata.

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Flower had joined the Australian camp as consultant ahead of the World Test Championship final against India last month.

What Went WRONG with LSG?

What Went WRONG with LSG?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

It was Rishabh Pant's brief, unconvincing stint at the crease that starkly epitomised his season-long struggle

Fans name new IPL team Lucknow Super Giants

Fans name new IPL team Lucknow Super Giants

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The franchise owners had launched a consumer engagement campaign on social media on January 3 to decide the name of the new IPL side.

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Mohun Bagan accused Kolkata Knight Riders of high-handedness after their jersey-wearing fans were denied entry into the Eden Gardens.

Ganguly's ISL franchise named Atletico de Kolkata

Ganguly's ISL franchise named Atletico de Kolkata

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Taking a cue from their Spanish co-owners and UEFA Champions League finalists Atletico de Madrid, the Kolkata franchise for the much-anticipated Indian Super League was named Atletico de Kolkata on Wednesday.

Mohun Bagan colours to take over Eden Gardens in KKR's final league game!

Mohun Bagan colours to take over Eden Gardens in KKR's final league game!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants will don Mohun Bagan's colours when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders during their final league game on Saturday.

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super League scheduled to be held in November.

Saregama, Microsoft in music pact

Saregama, Microsoft in music pact

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Hypermarket operators tweak models to cut costs

Hypermarket operators tweak models to cut costs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

They plan to cut shop sizes and look at opening standalone stores after years of losses.

Will break even this year too, says Mohit Kampani

Will break even this year too, says Mohit Kampani

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The retailer is looking at a break-even this year.

Seven years on, retailers still see red

Seven years on, retailers still see red

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Competition from kirana stores, low margins and property and supply chain issues delay break-even.