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IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.

Is Virat Kohli Sachin Tendulkar's possible successor?

Is Virat Kohli Sachin Tendulkar's possible successor?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Many have already started talking about new batting sensations and India's vice-captain Virat Kohli as Sachin's possible successor but legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said there was no point in this comparison.

'It's up to consumers to decide if IPL's run-fests are boring or not'

'It's up to consumers to decide if IPL's run-fests are boring or not'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Former New Zealand pacer James Franklin believes it is up to fans to decide if high-scoring IPL matches are boring, as the game remains heavily skewed in favour of batters.

IPL 2026: Kishan, Abhishek, Klaasen blistering fifties help SRH trounce RCB

IPL 2026: Kishan, Abhishek, Klaasen blistering fifties help SRH trounce RCB

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, but RCB secured the top spot in the IPL standings due to their net run rate. SRH posted a formidable 255/4, while RCB reached their target of 166 to ensure a top-two finish.

Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series

Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'India never began well, and that's one of the main reasons they weren't able to chase these big scores,'

Gill on captaining Rohit, Kohli: Nothing changes for us

Gill on captaining Rohit, Kohli: Nothing changes for us

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'We just want them to go out there and do their magic'

'Ravi bhai is box office': Ashwin lifts lid on dressing-room drama during Gabba triumph

'Ravi bhai is box office': Ashwin lifts lid on dressing-room drama during Gabba triumph

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin recalls the injury that ruled him out of India's historic Gabba Test win, reveals Ravi Shastri's fiery dressing-room reaction and reflects on the unforgettable 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph.

Remember the English cricketer who proposed to Virat Kohli?

Remember the English cricketer who proposed to Virat Kohli?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Bollywood star Anushka Sharma and India's cricket captain Virat Kohli tied the knot on Monday in an elegant ceremony attended by their families and close friends.

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the first ODI played between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday

IPL 2026 Preview: Blockbuster on cards as Rajasthan Royals face-off against RCB

IPL 2026 Preview: Blockbuster on cards as Rajasthan Royals face-off against RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, both in good form, are set to clash in an IPL match. Rajasthan's explosive batting and Bengaluru's rejuvenated bowling are key factors.

Coach Daniel Vettori slams SRH bowling after RCB thrashing

Coach Daniel Vettori slams SRH bowling after RCB thrashing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, highlighting the scoring opportunities given to Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.

Virat Kohli fined for showing dissent

Virat Kohli fined for showing dissent

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

India batsman Virat Kohli has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the tri-series ODI against New Zealand in Dambulla on Wednesday.

Saba Karim reveals why Afghanistan Test matters for India

Saba Karim reveals why Afghanistan Test matters for India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

India will take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test from June 6 onwards at New Chandigarh. This comes after the Men in Blue suffered a 0-2 clean sweep loss to South Africa at home last year, marking back-to-back series whitewashes in two years in a row, after a 0-3 whitewash loss to New Zealand in 2024, which marked the end of India's 12-year unbeaten streak at home.

PIX: Virat Kohli finds his cheerleader in wife Anushka

PIX: Virat Kohli finds his cheerleader in wife Anushka

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Anushka Sharma might not have been there at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore to cheer for hubby Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore but she followed the game.

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India will look to seal the ODI series against Afghanistan while continuing to test combinations for the 2027 World Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal among those pushing for opportunities in the second match.

Virat Kohli to replace injured Yuvraj

Virat Kohli to replace injured Yuvraj

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

India suffered a huge jolt ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan when star batsman Yuvraj Singh fractured a finger on his right hand.

Virat Kohli fined for RCB's slow over-rate

Virat Kohli fined for RCB's slow over-rate

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has been fined $ 20,000 for his team's slow over-rate during the IPL match against Delhi Daredevils in New Delhi.

IPL: Virat Kohli to captain RCB

IPL: Virat Kohli to captain RCB

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Virat Kohli has been appointed the new Royal Challengers Bangalore captain. The vice captain of the India team succeeds the highly respected and successful former RCB captain Daniel Vettori.

IPL 2026, Qualifier 2: Gill's ton takes Gujarat Titans past Rajasthan Royals to final

IPL 2026, Qualifier 2: Gill's ton takes Gujarat Titans past Rajasthan Royals to final

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Donovan Ferreira's late fireworks powered the Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total against Gujarat Titans in the IPL Qualifier 2.

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Bhuvneshwar, Krunal shine as RCB pip Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Bhuvneshwar, Krunal shine as RCB pip Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Krunal Pandya's gritty 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round heroics (4/23, 7 not out) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nervy two-wicket victory and knocked Mumbai Indians out of the race for IPL playoffs in Raipur on Sunday.

No Rohit, Kohli in India A squad for SA A series

No Rohit, Kohli in India A squad for SA A series

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who returned to international cricket for the three-match ODI series against Australia recently, were not considered for India A's three-match one-day series against the touring South Africa A side, beginning in Rajkot on November 13.

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has been on a downward spiral in one-day cricket but India skipper Virat Kohli feels it's unfair to be critical of him.

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli has two hundreds and a fifty in his last three innings, while Rohit Sharma has a hundred and two fifties in his last four outings.

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Even as the focus remains on the T20 World Cup which is less than a month away, Kohli and Rohit will hog the limelight in the three ODIs over the next seven days.

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Batting-order flexibility has become a key factor in modern white-ball cricket, and former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar believes players who can seamlessly adapt to different roles are increasingly valuable in a format driven by situational demands.

Throwback Monday: Virat Kohli shares a rare pic!

Throwback Monday: Virat Kohli shares a rare pic!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

India captain Virat Kohli has been an inspirational figure for the young budding cricketers of the current generation.

PIX: Vintage Kohli blows SA away in first ODI

PIX: Vintage Kohli blows SA away in first ODI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Senior batter Virat Kohli's awesome genius in 50-over format was on full view during his 52nd hundred that guided India to a strong 349 for eight against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday.

'Rohit-Kohli should be picked for 2027 World Cup'

'Rohit-Kohli should be picked for 2027 World Cup'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Former spinner Amit Mishra backed the inclusion of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying that there is no one better in the team who can handle pressure better than the legendary duo.

'Injustice has been done to Bengaluru': Shivakumar slams shifting IPL final to Ahmedabad

'Injustice has been done to Bengaluru': Shivakumar slams shifting IPL final to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Karnataka's Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar has criticised the decision to move the IPL final to Ahmedabad, despite congratulating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on their victory. He claims Bengaluru was unfairly stripped of the opportunity to host the final.

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan emphasizes team goals over individual records in the T20 World Cup, dismissing concerns about facing England's Jofra Archer and focusing on contributing to Pakistan's success.

Virat Kohli and his lady love spotted in Goa!

Virat Kohli and his lady love spotted in Goa!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Virat Kohli was seen with his actress girlfriend Anushka Sharma before the final against Chennaiyin FC in Goa, on Sunday.

Gambhir Just Gave Kohli a New Nickname!

Gambhir Just Gave Kohli a New Nickname!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Gambhir didn't name him 'most stylish'. Instead, he chose Shubman Gill for that tag

'Ruturaj looks like a young Virat Kohli'

'Ruturaj looks like a young Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Ruturaj Gaikwad looks like Virat Kohli in the array of shots he possesses.

'Felt I had gone back 8-9 years...' Kuldeep hails Kohli

'Felt I had gone back 8-9 years...' Kuldeep hails Kohli

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's players lauded batting maestro Virat Kohli after his scintillating century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi on Sunday.

SEE: Vamika's sweet Father's Day note to dad Virat

SEE: Vamika's sweet Father's Day note to dad Virat

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

And on the occasion of Father's Day on Sunday, movie star and Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma dropped a cute post on her Facebook page.

'Too many mistakes': Pant gets brutal advice

'Too many mistakes': Pant gets brutal advice

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is playing too many horizontal shots and throwing his wickets away, according to his formative coach Devender Sharma, who has advised him to play more vertical and more on the off-side.

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The India cricket captain was seen doing the 'ThighFi' as he opened the Mumbai leg of Season 7 of Pro Kabaddi, on Saturday.

Why Virat Kohli felt 'strange' in Bangladesh?

Why Virat Kohli felt 'strange' in Bangladesh?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Kohli termed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's absence in the dressing room as a 'strange feeling'.

Virat Kohli: Captain who went for win at all costs

Virat Kohli: Captain who went for win at all costs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Having taken up Test captaincy from M S Dhoni in the middle of a series in Australia back in 2014, Virat Kohi changed the way India played the five-day game.