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Punjab Kings let go of Maxwell ahead of auction

Punjab Kings let go of Maxwell ahead of auction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The right-arm seamer Sen and wicketkeeper-batter Vinod, both were a part of the PBKS side which lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, did not feature in any of the matches of the 2025 edition.

Inside Team India's fearless rise to dominance

Inside Team India's fearless rise to dominance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Suryakumar also gave due credit to Rohit Sharma for teaching him the tricks of the leadership trade.

Discarded Pakistan power-hitter calls it quits at 33

Discarded Pakistan power-hitter calls it quits at 33

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Pakistan's middle-order batter Asif Ali, who represented his country in 79 white-ball games, has retired from international cricket.

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

South African opener Aiden Markram says his IPL side Lucknow Super Giants should simply focus on winning the crunch moments next year.

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Legendary batter Brian Lara feels that West Indies cricketers cannot be faulted for preferring lucrative T20 franchise leagues around the world, like IPL, to national duty, saying playing the game these days is also about "making a living".

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.

'Dhoni Won't Be 'Keeper At CSK'

'Dhoni Won't Be 'Keeper At CSK'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Anil Kumble believes fans may have already seen the last of M S Dhoni behind the stumps, hinting that the Chennai Super Kings icon may not don the gloves 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.

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.

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

A BMC spokesperson said the average voter turnout stood at 29.96 per cent till 1.30 pm in the metropolis, which has more than 1 crore eligible electors.

Big names in play as IPL 2026 mini-auction set for mid-December

Big names in play as IPL 2026 mini-auction set for mid-December

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Cameron Green is shaping up as one of the hottest picks of the upcoming auction.

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.

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Suryakumar Yadav revealed that as captain Rohit Sharma was known to make everyone comfortable around him in the team.

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.

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

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

LSG rope in Kane Williamson for crucial 2026 reboot

LSG rope in Kane Williamson for crucial 2026 reboot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

New Zealand batting stalwart Kane Williamson has joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a strategic advisor ahead of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) next edition.

Why Did Jadeja Disable Instagram Account?

Why Did Jadeja Disable Instagram Account?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja's verified account on Instagram is currently unavailable on the social media platform.

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.

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.

'WI players need to make themselves available for international cricket'

'WI players need to make themselves available for international cricket'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'They will have to choose international cricket over one or two franchise leagues.'

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.'

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.

'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.

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.

USA expecting to get more T20I tours

USA expecting to get more T20I tours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Facing England in Barbados holds special significance for Jones, whose parents hail from the Caribbean island nation

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Five years after USA Cricket shared its plans to launch a domestic T20 tournament, the inaugural edition of the MLC kicked off having assembled an impressive array of investors.

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.

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said a more dedicated window for Tests is needed so that players can chalk their individual schedule and preparation.

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

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.

'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.

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.

There is still cricket left in me: Rahane

There is still cricket left in me: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane, who last played a Test in July 2023, expressed his unwavering love for Test cricket and his strong desire to return to the Indian team.

Varun Aaron bids emotional farewell to cricket

Varun Aaron bids emotional farewell to cricket

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Despite a stellar start to his career, Varun Aaron's journey was marred by inconsistent form and frequent injuries, with his last appearance for India dating back to 2015.

'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.'

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

'Anyone who doesn't think India runs cricket world is deluded'

'Anyone who doesn't think India runs cricket world is deluded'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Pietersen gives thumbs up to IPL owners' investment in English teams

'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.

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.