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Of cricket and cars: MRF test drives a new brand

Of cricket and cars: MRF test drives a new brand

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

MRF test drives a new, more luxurious, brand.

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

With an unassailable 3-0 lead in hand, India need just one more win to claim their maiden ODI series triumph on South African soil.

IPL Qualifier 2: 'We would love to beat CSK in Ranchi'

IPL Qualifier 2: 'We would love to beat CSK in Ranchi'

Rediff.com21 May 2015

We know that Chennai are a very good and tough team to beat, says AB de Villiers.

Under pressure we've fallen away badly, laments SA coach

Under pressure we've fallen away badly, laments SA coach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

South Africa coach Russell Domingo admitted that his team fell apart whenever the Indians applied the pressure on them during the ongoing Test series.

Acid test for captain Kohli as India face SA in do-or-die match

Acid test for captain Kohli as India face SA in do-or-die match

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Virat Kohli will be facing the toughest battle of his nascent ODI captaincy career when defending champions India take on South Africa in a do-or-die match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in London, on Sunday.

Selectors must keep an eye on Kuldeep Yadav: Gavaskar

Selectors must keep an eye on Kuldeep Yadav: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Impressed with Kuldeep Yadav's performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar offered "honest advice" to India's selectors to keep an eye on the young left-arm spinner.

Warner, Gayle the key in Hyderabad-Bangalore Top 4 race

Warner, Gayle the key in Hyderabad-Bangalore Top 4 race

Rediff.com14 May 2015

An upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to carry on their winning momentum to book a berth in the play-offs when they take on an equally-keen Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial IPL match at Uppal, in Hyderabad, on Friday.

With my comeback, focus will be on chasing targets: Kohli

With my comeback, focus will be on chasing targets: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

With their big-hitting batsmen back in the mix, Royal Challengers Bangalore would prefer chasing targets said skipper Virat Kohli, who himself is set to play his first Indian Premier League game of the season against Mumbai Indians, in Bengaluru, on Friday.

Nepal's 17-year-old spinner makes heart-warming IPL debut

Nepal's 17-year-old spinner makes heart-warming IPL debut

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane spent 11 matches warming the Delhi Daredevils bench in this season's Indian Premier League and the spin bowler's patience was finally rewarded when the Nepalese teenager made an impressive tournament debut on Saturday.

PIX: Shahbaz stars in RCB's stunning win over SunRisers

PIX: Shahbaz stars in RCB's stunning win over SunRisers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Chennai.

PICS: Delhi Capitals whip RCB; both make play-offs

PICS: Delhi Capitals whip RCB; both make play-offs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Images from Monday's Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.

IPL PICS: Maxwell, Chahal take RCB into play-offs

IPL PICS: Maxwell, Chahal take RCB into play-offs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

The secret behind Delhi pacer Nortje's success in IPL

The secret behind Delhi pacer Nortje's success in IPL

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

His Delhi Capitals pace partner Kagiso Rabada might be sitting on top of the wicket-takers' list, but Anrich Nortje has undoubtedly been one of the standout performers with the ball in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League.

3rd Test PHOTOS: Root century fuels England fightback

3rd Test PHOTOS: Root century fuels England fightback

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Joe Root scored an unbeaten 106 and shared a swashbuckling partnership with Ben Stokes as England put the brakes on a hostile South African attack to reach 238 for five at the close of the second day of the third Test on Friday.

Steyn destroys India, SA in control after good start on Day 2

Steyn destroys India, SA in control after good start on Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Dale Steyn claimed six for 100 to bowl out India for 334 in their first innings. In reply, South Africa got off to a positive start, scoring 82 for no loss, at stumps on the rain-hit second day in Durban, on Friday.

Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka's spirited chase

Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka's spirited chase

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Kumar Sangakkara remained unbeaten after a sparkling half-century as Sri Lanka responded well to the challenge of scoring 370 runs in four sessions in order to win the first Test against South Africa on Saturday.

Did Ashwin's untimely injury affect India's chances in 1st ODI?

Did Ashwin's untimely injury affect India's chances in 1st ODI?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

'Frankly, we should have won this game ... We missed Ash's (Ravichandran Ashwin) six overs that was crucial because he was our best spinner ... until that point the plan was working beautifully but I had to get more overs from Binny and Raina'

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Virat Kohli is the lone Indian male cricketer to be shortlisted for the LG ICC Awards 2014 after he was nominated for the ODI Cricketer of the Year category.

Philander urges SA seniors to 'give back to the game'

Philander urges SA seniors to 'give back to the game'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Vernon Philander is enjoying being "mentor" in the twilight of his career and wants more of his contemporaries to give back to the game instead of looking for "greener pastures".

Morkel likens Centurion conditions to bowling in India

Morkel likens Centurion conditions to bowling in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The pacer took 4-60 as India were bowled out for 307 runs in their first innings, conceding a 28-run lead. The hosts finished at 90/2, leading overall by 118.

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

IPL PHOTOS: RCB beat KXIP by four wickets in engaging tie

IPL PHOTOS: RCB beat KXIP by four wickets in engaging tie

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Put into bat, KXIP were reduced to 36 for 3 in the fourth over after Umesh (3/23) dismissed Mayank Aggarwal (15), Aaron Finch (0) and Yuvraj Singh (4) in the space of six balls in his second over to leave the visiting side in trouble early in their innings.

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes' death.

Tendulkar on how new rule changes are impacting ODIs

Tendulkar on how new rule changes are impacting ODIs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Sachin Tendulkar believes the rule changes in One-Day Internationals are responsible for batsmen dominating the 50-overs format in the last few years.

Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year

Kohli named ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

His Australian counterpart Steve Smith was crowned ICC Test cricketer of the Year, cricket's world body announced on Thursday.

IPL: Can 'Daredevil' Yuvraj continue good form against Hyderabad?

IPL: Can 'Daredevil' Yuvraj continue good form against Hyderabad?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

After putting a stop to their prolonged losing streak, Delhi Daredevils will look to carry forward the momentum when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League encounter in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

Time for home domination for RCB as they take on SRH

Time for home domination for RCB as they take on SRH

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to exploit the home advantage when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Johnson, Harris help Australia take big lead on Day 3

Johnson, Harris help Australia take big lead on Day 3

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Australian captain Michael Clarke made his expected declaration overnight and then his bowlers worked their way through the South African batting line-up to dismiss them for 287 and claim an overall lead of 207 runs.

Smith expects even contest on Newlands wicket

Smith expects even contest on Newlands wicket

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

South Africa captain Graeme Smith expects an even contest between bat and ball to set up a thrilling finale in the series-deciding third Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.

Will KKR seal play-offs berth against mighty RCB batting?

Will KKR seal play-offs berth against mighty RCB batting?

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore will stand in the way of two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders' bid to make it to the play-offs in a mouthwatering Indian Premier League encounter.

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Du Plessis expects India to reverse lop-sided record in Durban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'They have proved that in the Test series and they are a quality team. So I expect the same (challenge and intensity) in the ODIs coming up'

Another pace test awaits India in Pretoria

Another pace test awaits India in Pretoria

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Pretoria wicket is likely to be similar, with perhaps not the same sideways movement of Newlands, and will provide another test of the Indian batsmen's bravery against a seam bowling barrage.

Prem Panicker: Wallflower in team of stars, Rahane claims his place under the sun

Prem Panicker: Wallflower in team of stars, Rahane claims his place under the sun

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'On Sunday against South Africa, Shikhar Dhawan took the spotlight and eventually, the Man of the Match award, with a century, but it was Ajinkya Rahane's innings that held the key to India topping the 300 mark.' Prem Panicker's match report card, for Rediff.com.

Will RCB come good against a depleted Delhi?

Will RCB come good against a depleted Delhi?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Injury-hit RCB and Delhi look to outshine each other.

IPL 9: 6 memorable moments from Week 2

IPL 9: 6 memorable moments from Week 2

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Featuring Virat, Suryakant Yadav, Mustafizur Rehman, David Warner, AB, Krunal Pandya...

De Villiers blitz guides RCB to victory over Sunrisers

De Villiers blitz guides RCB to victory over Sunrisers

Rediff.com5 May 2014

A B de Villiers produced one of the most devastating Twenty20 innings as he smashed an unbeaten 89 from just 42 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled off a sensational four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a dramatic IPL match in Bangalore on Sunday.

Manzoor's maiden Test century puts Pakistan in control

Manzoor's maiden Test century puts Pakistan in control

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Khurram Manzoor was unbeaten on 131 and Pakistan ended on 263 for three, a lead of 14 runs over South Africa who were bowled out for 249 early in the morning session.

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Australia out for revenge against confident Proteas

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

South Africa's success in Australia is often put down to their comfort on the hard local tracks, which can be similar to those at home, but they could face some unfamiliar conditions this year.

Mishra back in the mix; keen to seal ODI spot

Mishra back in the mix; keen to seal ODI spot

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Making traditional leg-spin look attractive and effective in the opening One-day International against South Africa, India's Amit Mishra is keen to hold on to his ODI spot after an impressive return to the limited-overs field, in Kanpur, on Sunday.

India gain upper hand after exciting day's play

India gain upper hand after exciting day's play

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

On a pitch offering extensive lateral movement, a target of 175 could prove to be a match-winning one for India.