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Turning Points: RR Spinners Choke GT; Sanju-Hety Stand

Turning Points: RR Spinners Choke GT; Sanju-Hety Stand

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The average score in T20Is at the Narendra Modi stadium is 163 and those quiet middle overs by RR spinners helped restrict GT to a par score of 177.

Rashid's form a worry as GT eye top spot vs Royals

Rashid's form a worry as GT eye top spot vs Royals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will hope their struggling bowling units can find their form on an Ahmedabad pitch that has produced high scores in the last four matches.

IPL PHOTOS: Hetmyer, Samson help Royals break Titans jinx

IPL PHOTOS: Hetmyer, Samson help Royals break Titans jinx

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer slammed blistering half-centuries as Rajasthan Royals outclassed Gujarat Titans by three wickets.

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.

SRH Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

SRH Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Finishing with 2/34 on a batting-friendly pitch, Harshal Patel played a key role in stifling Royals' momentum in the middle overs.

Dew did Royals in, says skipper Samson after losing to Mumbai Indians

Dew did Royals in, says skipper Samson after losing to Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson blamed the dew factor in the second half of the match for the five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians, at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.

Problem of plenty could hinder Rahul, Shreyas' Asia Cup chances

Problem of plenty could hinder Rahul, Shreyas' Asia Cup chances

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

'As much as we may want, unka number itni aasani se nahi aayega (It's not going to be easy for Rahul)'

Samson, Karn Sharma in squad for England ODIs

Samson, Karn Sharma in squad for England ODIs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson and leg spinner Karn Shama are the new faces in India's squad for the One-Day International series against England.

What could be the way out for Surya the batter?

What could be the way out for Surya the batter?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The alarming part is in 10 innings, Suryakumar Yadav has managed only 10 fours and three sixes and dot ball percentage has gone up to nearly 48, translating to five dot balls in every delivery.

Move over Pant, Samson: KL Rahul tipped as India's No 1 keeper

Move over Pant, Samson: KL Rahul tipped as India's No 1 keeper

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen believes that KL Rahul is the best option to bat at number four and keep wickets for India in the next T20 World Cup.

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Samson's inclusion a strong message to Pant: Laxman

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman says Rishabh Pant is fast running out of time to justify the time invested in him by the team management and might lose his place to Sanju Samson if he doesn't regain his form soon.

This Moment Melted Hearts

This Moment Melted Hearts

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

While the SRH batters turned the game into a six-hitting spectacle, it was a little figure in the stands who quietly stole hearts --Heinrich Klaasen's two-year-old daughter Laya.

IPL 2026 Auction: Stars To Watch Out For

IPL 2026 Auction: Stars To Watch Out For

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The IPL 2026 auction is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown, with 350 players fighting for just 77 spots including 31 overseas berths in what promises to be one of the most competitive bidding wars yet.

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

As India gears up to face Oman on Friday, September 19, at the Dubai international stadium, the focus returns to cricket.

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India, who finished on 240-8, are missing key white-ball players who are in Australia for the Twenty20 World Cup.

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Former India player Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should be picked for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November.

Samson 'grateful' to have Buttler in Rajasthan Royals

Samson 'grateful' to have Buttler in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was effusive in praise of IPL 2022's leading scorer Jos Buttler, saying he is grateful to have the Englishman in his team.

Big shake-up at Rajasthan Royals before IPL kickoff

Big shake-up at Rajasthan Royals before IPL kickoff

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Rising star Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in the first three IPL games, as regular captain Sanju Samson will be playing as a specialist batter cum Impact Substitute.

We should have seen the game home: Sangakkara

We should have seen the game home: Sangakkara

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Skipper Sanju Samson's departure left Rajasthan Royals in a tight spot but the team still should have won the IPL match against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi, says their head coach Kumar Sangakkara.

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

IPL PIX: Gujarat Titans rout Royals; rise to top spot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Sai Sudharsan's classy fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Samson tops 5000 T20 runs in 100th match for Royals

Samson tops 5000 T20 runs in 100th match for Royals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The 27-year-old played his 100th match for the Royals and went on to score 5000 Twenty20 runs.

Is Ashish Nehra Ready To Bowl For GT?

Is Ashish Nehra Ready To Bowl For GT?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Glimpses from the 24th IPL 2024 game between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur, April 10, 2024.

Asia Cup: India face spin test in fiery Bangladesh clash

Asia Cup: India face spin test in fiery Bangladesh clash

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The India vs Bangladesh rivalry has gotten bitter in recent years, thanks to the partisan young fans, many of whom perceive India as an adversary.

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

However, Wassan also believed that Suryakumar made a political statement mentioning Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam during the post-match presentation and press conference following the group stage clash between the two teams, which could have been avoided.

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'On the very day the soldiers were dying for our country, we were playing the World Cup in England against Pakistan. We were shaking their hands even then because the spirit of the game is a different spirit from what goes on between countries, between Armies and so on.'

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The Bellerive Oval is one ground where the side boundaries are smaller in size, hence hitting the right lengths would be paramount considering anything short would be flying over cover, point, square leg or mid-wicket on either side of the fence.

Pant Bonds With Royals

Pant Bonds With Royals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

A heartwarming scene unfolded during a recent practice session for the Indian Premier League as Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin shared a special moment.

RR release Smith, Samson named captain for IPL-14

RR release Smith, Samson named captain for IPL-14

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Ahead of the 2018 IPL, Smith was the only player retained by the Royals for Rs 12.5 crore.

Meet the Royals' Lungi Gang

Meet the Royals' Lungi Gang

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Rajasthan Royals travelled in style to Pune for Tuesday's IPL 2022 game against the Royals Challengers Bangalore.

Tilak Varma's golden moment!

Tilak Varma's golden moment!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav to announce the winner, and Yadav playfully approached Samson with a handshake before unexpectedly declaring Tilak Varma the winner.

Varma replaces injured Dube for Bangladesh T20I series

Varma replaces injured Dube for Bangladesh T20I series

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India take on Bangladesh in the first of the three-match T20I series in Gwalior, on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Samson, Chahal shine as Royals crush SRH

IPL PIX: Samson, Chahal shine as Royals crush SRH

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Pune, on Tuesday

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

ri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a belligerent century as Indian bowlers endured their worst day in the Asia Cup before Arshdeep Singh produced a brilliant 'Super Over' to win the game for his side in Dubai on Friday.

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals face a tough challenge against a marauding Punjab Kings batting lineup, led by in-form Shreyas Iyer.

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

India's top-order under fire: Can they deliver in 2nd T20I?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

One can't say with a degree of certainty that Rinku Singh is an automatic choice going into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year.

'There's No Justice With Shreyas lyer'

'There's No Justice With Shreyas lyer'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'He adds stability in the middle order and there were spots where he could have slotted in.'