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What went wrong for RCB against Rajasthan

What went wrong for RCB against Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

RCB managed a below-par 158 for 4 on a difficult wicket but the hosts chased it down with one ball to spare.

Mumbai Indians 'still searching for right combination'

Mumbai Indians 'still searching for right combination'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Consigned to their fourth straight defeat, a dejected Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma said he has tried everything to get the right combination this IPL season but hasn't succeeded.

Delhi Daredevils eye revenge against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Daredevils eye revenge against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com2 May 2015

A resurgent Delhi Daredevils will look to build a winning momentum.

IPL PHOTOS: Pune destroy Punjab to storm into play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Pune destroy Punjab to storm into play-offs

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant thrashed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets to storm into the play-offs of the Indian Premier League, in Pune, on Sunday.

Kings XI will look to go all out against Gujarat Lions

Kings XI will look to go all out against Gujarat Lions

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will look to go all guns blazing against down and out Gujarat Lions in Mohali.

IPL: Can RCB end slump against table-toppers Rajasthan?

IPL: Can RCB end slump against table-toppers Rajasthan?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Pushed to the bottom of the heap after three successive losses, it will take an extraordinary effort from Royal Challengers Bangalore to overpower table-toppers Rajasthan Royals when the two sides clash in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Ash-Aaradhya at Cannes: Like mother, like daughter

Ash-Aaradhya at Cannes: Like mother, like daughter

Rediff.com17 May 2018

From oblivious infant to puzzled tot to fashionable imp, Aaradhya's Cannes evolution is no less fascinating than her mum's sartorial accomplishments.

Student of the Year 2 Review: Stupidity of the year!

Student of the Year 2 Review: Stupidity of the year!

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'Student of the Year 2 has no spunk, no plot and zero charisma,' sighs Sukanya Verma.

Warner blitz keeps Sunrisers hopes alive

Warner blitz keeps Sunrisers hopes alive

Rediff.com22 May 2014

David Warner pulverized a listless Chennai Super Kings attack into submission with some breathtaking strokeplay as Sunrisers Hyderabad won by six wickets to keep slim chances of qualifying for the IPL play-offs alive.

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Frenchman Benoit lost his temper in the third game of the second set when top seed Tsitsipas halted the match to attend to a broken shoe lace.

KKR have lots to ponder on after agonising defeat

KKR have lots to ponder on after agonising defeat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders would look to quickly redeem themselves when they face the same opponents in the return leg.

Russell, ten Doeschate power KKR to stunning victory over Chennai

Russell, ten Doeschate power KKR to stunning victory over Chennai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Andre Russell smashed a breathtaking half-century while Ryan ten Doeschate struck a fine unbeaten 51 to guide Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders to a stunning seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

PCB lashes out at FICA for terming Pakistan unsafe

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However, BCCI has always stood by him. Precisely what happened in Dhoni's case when Srinivasan was in charge. If this isn't a clear indication, what is?

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Humiliated in their previous face-off this season, table toppers Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to seek revenge against a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

Chennai look to put behind off-field controversies, start afresh

Chennai look to put behind off-field controversies, start afresh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The most consistent team across all seasons of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings would look to put behind the off-field distractions and do what they are best at when they take on previous edition's bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils in their opening match of the Twenty20 league.

Resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad start as favourites against Rising Pune Supergiants

Resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad start as favourites against Rising Pune Supergiants

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

On a roll after three consecutive wins, a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad will start as overwhelming favourites against struggling Rising Pune Supergiants in an Indian Premier League match, in Hyderabad, on Tuesday.

Just qualification isn't enough, CSK aim to be No 1

Just qualification isn't enough, CSK aim to be No 1

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said the target now is to finish as the No 1 team.

'When we don't have sport, what do we fall back onto?'

'When we don't have sport, what do we fall back onto?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Chilling at home after coming back from a coronavirus-forced "hotel arrest" in Pakistan, South African pacer Dale Steyn believes it's a pity that sporting events are being cancelled en masse due to the crisis. Steyn, who returned from Pakistan due to the virus outbreak, said it's indescribable how the situation changed in a matter of hours.

Uthappa, Shakib help Kolkata thrash Chennai by 8 wickets

Uthappa, Shakib help Kolkata thrash Chennai by 8 wickets

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders took a giant stride towards ensuring a play-off berth as they walloped Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets to take their winning streak to five matches in the seventh edition of IPL.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Review: Chandamama Kathalu is a slice of life film

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Chandamama Kathalu may be slow and without the regular commercial ingredients but the film has its moments

'We want to build our brand and Dhoni was an automatic choice'

'We want to build our brand and Dhoni was an automatic choice'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Speaking at the media conference that followed the IPL Players' draft, Pune spokesperson Subrato Talukdar said Dhoni. was an automatic choice for the new franchise.

CSK have an edge over RCB as battle lines are drawn for 2nd Qualifier

CSK have an edge over RCB as battle lines are drawn for 2nd Qualifier

Rediff.com21 May 2015

It will be a battle of tactics as a formidable Chennai Super Kings, led by the wily Mahendra Singh Dhoni, square off against a confident Royal Challengers Bangalore under an aggressive Virat Kohli in the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League, in Ranchi on Friday.

BCCI to review WI players' participation in IPL

BCCI to review WI players' participation in IPL

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating reviewing the West Indies players' participation in the cash-rich Indian Premier League as the ongoing series ended abruptly today due to visiting team's payment dispute with their own cricket board.

IPL 12 Rewind!

IPL 12 Rewind!

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mumbai Indians' consistency on the big day paid off again during a season where there were more than 30 last-over finishes.

Bancroft might have got away had he not panicked

Bancroft might have got away had he not panicked

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Cameron Bancroft may have got away with his now infamous attempt to alter the condition of the ball in the third test against South Africa at Newlands had he not panicked and stuffed the evidence down his trousers.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

India sealed a semi-final berth in the World Twenty20 after defeating Australia by six wickets in a do-or-die Group 2 match in Mohali.

PHOTOS: Liverpool rout Arsenal; Palace shock United

PHOTOS: Liverpool rout Arsenal; Palace shock United

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Liverpool made it three wins out of three as Mohamed Salah scored twice in a convincing 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Saturday to take control at the top of the Premier League.

PHOTOS: Kiwis take the stage as dust settles on Aussie World Cup win

PHOTOS: Kiwis take the stage as dust settles on Aussie World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been awarded Sir Richard Hadlee medal.

Stars the World T20 will miss

Stars the World T20 will miss

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com takes a look at some players Indian fans will miss following their exploits in the Indian Premier League.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Despite CSK, RR axing IPL could still be 8-team affair

Despite CSK, RR axing IPL could still be 8-team affair

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Stung by the suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals from the Indian Premier League, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's top officials are working out a contingency plan to ensure that the high-profile league remains an eight-team affair.

Beware the West Indies!

Beware the West Indies!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the West Indies team from the World Cups.

Warner, Maxwell power Australia to series-levelling win against SA

Warner, Maxwell power Australia to series-levelling win against SA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

David Warner and Glenn Maxwell shared the fourth highest partnership in the history of T20 International cricket to set Australia up for a last-ball, five-wicket victory over South Africa in the second T20 International at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. The series is now locked 1-1 ahead of the decider in Cape Town on Wednesday. Warner (77 off 40 balls, 6 fours and 5 sixes) and Maxwell (75 off 43 balls, 7 fours and 3 sixes) shared a partnership of 161 which was Australia's highest ever and also the highest ever for the fourth wicket and the highest for any wicket at the Wanderers.

World Cup 2019: The Most Valuable Players

World Cup 2019: The Most Valuable Players

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players of World Cup 2019.

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Here are the actors who can totally play Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie!

India will be toughest team to beat in World Twenty20: Watson

India will be toughest team to beat in World Twenty20: Watson

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has said hosts India will be the toughest team to beat in next month's World Twenty20 Championship due to their familiarity with the conditions.

Why India can play 'fearless cricket' at World T20

Why India can play 'fearless cricket' at World T20

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

With me, Yuvraj and Dhoni in the middle-order, we have the required experience, says Indian batsman Suresh Raina