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'I've done my part': Moeen Ali quits international cricket!

'I've done my part': Moeen Ali quits international cricket!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket at age 37.

Ganguly set for first stint as head coach

Ganguly set for first stint as head coach

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Sourav Ganguly has made a foray into coaching after being named the head coach of South Africa's Pretoria Capitals for the fourth season of SA20, starting on December 26.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Will Jadeja Captain Rajasthan Royals?

Will Jadeja Captain Rajasthan Royals?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja agreed to return to the Rajasthan Royals, where he played the first two IPL seasons, taking a pay cut from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore.

'Kohli will definitely play for RCB in IPL 2026'

'Kohli will definitely play for RCB in IPL 2026'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes that Virat Kohli 'will definitely play' for champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.

WPL: Abhishek Nayar appointed UP Warriorz head coach

WPL: Abhishek Nayar appointed UP Warriorz head coach

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Abhishek Nayar was sacked as the Indian men's team assistant coach in April, less than a year into the job.

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.

Shubman Gill capable of handling Test captaincy pressure: Kumble

Shubman Gill capable of handling Test captaincy pressure: Kumble

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Captaincy for India is slightly different to captaining a franchise or any state side; it comes with its own responsibilities and the pressure.'

Huge change! KKR set to name Pandit's successor

Huge change! KKR set to name Pandit's successor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders to appoint Abhishek Nayar as head coach for IPL 2026, following the departure of Chandrakant Pandit.

Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission: Tactical move or injustice?

Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission: Tactical move or injustice?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes Shreyas Iyer's perplexing snub from India's Asia Cup squad was driven by the tactical ploy of maintaining a right and left combination in the middle order in the batting unit.

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.

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

AB De Villiers Returning To RCB!

AB De Villiers Returning To RCB!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I might be involved with the IPL again in the future in a different role.'

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Darren Sammy didn't mince words when he compared decline of Test cricket in the West Indies to "cancer" in the system developing over a long period of time.

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.

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Bengaluru Stampede: BCCI Ombudsman instructs RCB, KSCA to file written submissions

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith couldn't hide his emotions while recalling their work in the early days that paved the way for the entry of six IPL franchises in the league.

Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach

Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Rajasthan Royals announced the departure of Rahul Dravid as the head coach ahead of IPL 2026 next year.

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Nicholas Pooran, who announced his retirement from all international formats on Tuesday, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York in the Major League Cricket

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

As India marches toward the Asia Cup final, one thing is crystal clear -- Abhishek Sharma isn't just participating in this tournament; he's redefining it.

Legends shape Ashutosh's successful cricketing journey

Legends shape Ashutosh's successful cricketing journey

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Ashutosh, who has been picked by DC for INR 3.8 crore at the mega auction, first crossed paths with Dhawan during his stint with Punjab Kings, where he found not just a teammate but a mentor, who had a massive influence in his approach to the game.

'Silence Wasn't Absence. It Was Grief'

'Silence Wasn't Absence. It Was Grief'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'We return to this space today, not with celebration but with care.'

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB.

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

With franchise cricket taking over a major part of the calender, MCC called for urgent intervention to save international cricket.

Inspired by Sachin, fearless Sharafu is UAE's shining hope

Inspired by Sachin, fearless Sharafu is UAE's shining hope

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Everyone wants to be the best in the country. I would like to be someone the team can depend on to win games. That is what I want to be known for.'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

GST Effect: IPL Tickets Get Costlier!

GST Effect: IPL Tickets Get Costlier!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Indian cricket fans, who love turning up for IPL matches across the country, will have to shell out more for tickets next season with government raising the Goods and Services Tax.

Shastri's solution for cricket's scheduling woes...

Shastri's solution for cricket's scheduling woes...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

As cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

IPL 2025: How KKR's Moeen plotted Royals' downfall

IPL 2025: How KKR's Moeen plotted Royals' downfall

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Moeen Ali said he dominated Rajasthan Royals batters by thinking like one.

England call up Banton as cover for injured Bethell

England call up Banton as cover for injured Bethell

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

26-year-old Tom Banton, a wicketkeeper-batter, is currently the leading run-scorer in the UAE ILT20 competition.

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Rahul Dravid's exit as Rajasthan Royals' head coach has more than what meets the eye

'I Once Followed the CSK Bus...': Varun Chakravarthy on MSD and SRK

'I Once Followed the CSK Bus...': Varun Chakravarthy on MSD and SRK

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Speaking on popular web series, Breakfast with Champions, the 34-year-old spinner recalled how how he once followed the CSK team bus, only to later find himself facing the legendary Dhoni in the nets.

Miffed, Sanju Samson Wants To Quit Royals

Miffed, Sanju Samson Wants To Quit Royals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Citing 'serious differences, Sanju Samson has asked the Rajasthan Royals to trade him or release him into the auction.

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

My intent in video was to talk about Brevis' batting, not about his IPL signing amount: Ashwin

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.