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Did CSK miss a trick on Cameron Green?

Did CSK miss a trick on Cameron Green?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Green was acquired by the Kolkata-based franchise for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history.

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't just score runs on Monday night in Vadodara but she carved her name into Women's Premier League history.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Bishnoi ready to rock alongside Jadeja for Royals

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian leg-spinner, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the Indian Premier League 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Kumble felt that Green would be most effective at the top of the order rather than in a finisher's role.

Gillespie back in Pakistan cricket as coach of PSL franchise

Gillespie back in Pakistan cricket as coach of PSL franchise

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Australia's former pacer will be back in Pakistan cricket as head coach of Pakistan Super League's new franchise, Kingsmen Hyderabad, after parting ways with PCB in late 2024 following a stint with the national men's team.

RCB's Mangesh Yadav reflects on Rs 5.2 Cr IPL deal

RCB's Mangesh Yadav reflects on Rs 5.2 Cr IPL deal

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Of the 77 players signed at the auction, 35 of them were uncapped Indians, and one among them was the highly rated all-rounder Mangesh Yadav, who was snapped up by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a hefty sum of Rs 5.2 crore (Rs 52 million).

Govt nods VIL package; freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 cr

Govt nods VIL package; freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 cr

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a relief package for debt-laden Vodafone Idea, freezing the AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues at Rs 87,695 crore and rescheduling the payment from FY32 to FY41, according to sources.

DKS ends rumours: Bengaluru keeps entire IPL season

DKS ends rumours: Bengaluru keeps entire IPL season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will not be shifted from Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The appointment of Mo Bobat and Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik into the coaching staff changed the template, and it reflected in RCB's approach in the auction room in 2024.

Delhi Capitals appoint Jemimah as captain for WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals appoint Jemimah as captain for WPL 2026

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Delhi Capitals appointed India's star batter Jemimah Rodrigues as their captain for Women's Premier League 2026.

'In franchise cricket, local players make difference'

'In franchise cricket, local players make difference'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

In WPL, domestic players make the difference, they are match-winners: Sophie Devine

Auction of TN's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block cancelled

Auction of TN's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block cancelled

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The government on Thursday said it has cancelled the auction of Tamil Nadu's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block which is near the Arittapatti Biodiversity site and a number of cultural heritage sites. Tungsten is a critical and strategic mineral.

Shami's IPL future: Where will the veteran play next?

Shami's IPL future: Where will the veteran play next?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have agreed to trade veteran seamer Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

KKR boss 'very happy' with Green purchase

KKR boss 'very happy' with Green purchase

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The deal made Green the third-most expensive player in IPL history and the most expensive overseas player ever in the league.

Why CSK splurged Rs 28.4cr on Kartik and Prashant

Why CSK splurged Rs 28.4cr on Kartik and Prashant

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma was sold to five-time champions CSK for a whopping price of Rs 14.2 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

IPL 2026 dates out, Chinnaswamy opener in doubt

IPL 2026 dates out, Chinnaswamy opener in doubt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League is likely to begin on March 26

Why Women's Cricket Needs These Rule Changes!

Why Women's Cricket Needs These Rule Changes!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has called for a review of fielding rules and boundary lengths in women's cricket, saying current conditions give batters too much of an advantage.

Mustafizur Rahman becomes IPL's costliest Bangladeshi

Mustafizur Rahman becomes IPL's costliest Bangladeshi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders made history at the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday by securing Bangladesh pace ace Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari sets Formula One record at auction

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari sets Formula One record at auction

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari Formula One car that won the 2001 Monaco and Hungarian Grand Prix races was sold for $18.17 million, according to RM Sotheby's.

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

KSCA T20 auction saw Indian international batter Devdutt Padikkal lead the charts as the most expensive player of the day,

Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities

Vi gets a decade to breathe easy on AGR dues; DoT to reassess liabilities

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

India's third-largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has secured a 10-year breather on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) payments from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This is expected to ease pressure on its balance sheet and enable the company to raise bank debt for capital expenditure.

IPL 2026: Why RCB released Liam Livingstone

IPL 2026: Why RCB released Liam Livingstone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Liam Livingstone struggled in IPL 2024 -- managing just 112 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.33, with a lone half-century apart from taking only two wickets.

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Unsold in IPL auction, Thakur now owns Purple Cap

Unsold in IPL auction, Thakur now owns Purple Cap

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'If you are called in as a replacement, you are likely to start. Ups and downs are a part of life. I have always backed my skills.'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

He said one of the things the team lacked last season or in the last cycle was some explosiveness at the bottom order.

SEE: Sarfaraz 'lucky to have chance to play with Mahi Bhai'

SEE: Sarfaraz 'lucky to have chance to play with Mahi Bhai'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz last featured in the IPL in 2023, turning out for Delhi Capitals in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He failed to attract bidders in the auctions that followed, despite consistently strong returns in domestic cricket.

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Punjab Kings have come a long way in a matter of one season, so much so that co-owner Ness Wadia feels his 'settled' team doesn't even need to go into the IPL auction next month.

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as a "brainy cricketer" who is capable of making the best out of his limits as a player and someone who can give a franchise 400-500 runs batting at number three or four during a tournament.

6 sixes in a row! Brevis-Rutherford go berserk

6 sixes in a row! Brevis-Rutherford go berserk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Six sixes in a row and a brutal final-over assault set up Pretoria Capitals' first win of the SA20 season, as Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford powered their side to an emphatic 85-run victory over MI Cape Town.

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.

After IPL snub, Mustafizur joins PSL!

After IPL snub, Mustafizur joins PSL!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), through its official PSL handle on 'X', announced that Mustafizur will be playing the next edition of the Pakistan Super League even though the players' auction for it is yet to be done.

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Uncapped players who cashed in at the IPL auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

'Why mix religion with sport?' Adhir on Mustafizur row

'Why mix religion with sport?' Adhir on Mustafizur row

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

As the controversy erupted surrounding the removal of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders squad, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioned whether this action would improve the security of Hindus in Bangladesh.

'Remove Bangladeshi player,' Shiv Sena tells SRK

'Remove Bangladeshi player,' Shiv Sena tells SRK

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has urged Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan to remove Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the team.

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Speaking on the RCB Podcast, the English cricketer revealed that the team's style and clarity of communication made the transition seamless.

CSK Should Retain Jadeja: Suresh Raina

CSK Should Retain Jadeja: Suresh Raina

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja, who has played a pivotal role in CSK's three IPL title triumphs, was retained ahead of the 2025 season for a hefty Rs 18 crore.

Why Delhi Capitals didn't retain Faf du Plessis

Why Delhi Capitals didn't retain Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani said they want to move towards a younger and more aggressive option aligned with the team's style of play.

Is pace sensation Mayank Yadav match-ready?

Is pace sensation Mayank Yadav match-ready?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Riyan Parag resumes batting in nets

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.