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City Illuminated as Titans Celebrate Gill's Birthday!

City Illuminated as Titans Celebrate Gill's Birthday!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

In a spectacular display of admiration and affection, Gujarat Titans celebrated their skipper Shubman Gill's birthday by lighting up Ahmedabad with a massive projection.

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to publicly disclose its status report on the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's senior official Nikhil Sosale was arrested over the June 4 stampede in Bengaluru during RCB's IPL title triumph celebrations on June 4.

DK's explosive batting to light up Legends League Cricket

DK's explosive batting to light up Legends League Cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Known for his explosive batting in the middle order, his quick glove work behind the stumps, and most recently his exceptional work as a commentator, DK's transition into the LLC marks a new chapter in his career

Andre Russell set to play his last game for Windies!

Andre Russell set to play his last game for Windies!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

West Indies all-rounder Russell set to retire from international cricket

Is it the end of bilateral cricket tours?

Is it the end of bilateral cricket tours?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Proliferation of T20 leagues puts squeeze on bilateral tours

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Amid the applause, there's a rising chorus of concern: Can Vaibhav Suryavanshi stay grounded and avoid the pitfalls that have derailed other prodigies?

The Cause Shah Rukh Khan Secretly Supports

The Cause Shah Rukh Khan Secretly Supports

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'He's been doing something we don't talk about much, working with acid attack survivors.' 'He supports them not just emotionally, but also financially.' 'His Mir Foundation helps them with the surgeries they have to go through to step out again and get back their lives.' 'He doesn't talk about it and I only learnt about this when we were in Kolkata once and some of the girls had come to meet him at the hotel.'

Franchises retain top guns ahead of WPL-2

Franchises retain top guns ahead of WPL-2

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Also released from the squad are Devika Vaidya, Simran Shaikh and Shivali Shinde.

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Leading the celebrations was cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who praised RCB's long-awaited victory with a touch of poetic symmetry.

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Alex Marshall said that he is happy to find that more and more players are reporting corrupt approaches with the ICC ACU, ensuring them to keep the game clean.

Bihar doesn't want 'katta sarkar': Modi repeats jibe

Bihar doesn't want 'katta sarkar': Modi repeats jibe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday claimed that people were not voting for the Rashtriya Janata Dal-helmed opposition in Bihar as they fear that if voted to power, its regime will 'put katta to their heads and order them to hold their hands up'.

Rinku Singh set to tie knot with Lok Sabha MP Priya Saroj

Rinku Singh set to tie knot with Lok Sabha MP Priya Saroj

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The marriage was fixed by mutual consent after both families met in Aligarh.

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Pandit, who is known as a disciplinarian, had taken over as KKR coach ahead of IPL 2022 after Brendon McCullum accepted England's head coach job.

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, the resignation has been submitted to the president of the Board, Raghuram Bhat.

'The right replacement for Dhoni at CSK is...'

'The right replacement for Dhoni at CSK is...'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Former chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Sanju Samson is the 'right replacement' for the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings.

Why Agarkar believes England tour may go either way

Why Agarkar believes England tour may go either way

Rediff.com24 May 2025

England tour may go either way, pressure on Gill but experience will help: Agarkar on transition

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor on Friday said the depth in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup allowed the national selectors to leave out a player of Shreyas Iyer's calibre, who was ignored for the continental tournament.

Another ban for Sreesanth, this time for...

Another ban for Sreesanth, this time for...

Rediff.com2 May 2025

S Sreesanth is currently a co-owner of Kollam Aeries, a franchise team in the Kerala Cricket League.

RCB announces Rs 25 lakh aid for stampede victims

RCB announces Rs 25 lakh aid for stampede victims

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the June 4 stampede.

Windies, CSK legend Dwayne Bravo 'bids farewell' to cricket

Windies, CSK legend Dwayne Bravo 'bids farewell' to cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'Today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything.'

Shock Split! Ashwin Set To Leave CSK

Shock Split! Ashwin Set To Leave CSK

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The exact reason for the inevitable separation is immediately not clear but the veteran off spinner is believed to have made up his mind.'

Anderson to CSK? A match made in cricket heaven?

Anderson to CSK? A match made in cricket heaven?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Michael Vaughan says he "won't be surprised" if retired pacer Jimmy Anderson ends up at Chennai Super Kings

'It's Enough': Bangar Urges Dhoni to Step Aside

'It's Enough': Bangar Urges Dhoni to Step Aside

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Sanjay Bangar believes the Chennai Super Kings legend must now seriously consider stepping aside, suggesting that clinging on may only delay an inevitable transition.

'Ashwin Should Have Stayed At CSK'

'Ashwin Should Have Stayed At CSK'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'He moved to few other teams but never felt settled at those teams.'

When Modi Met IPL Teen Prodigy

When Modi Met IPL Teen Prodigy

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours,' the prime minister tweeted.

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

M S Dhoni had filed the defamation suit in 2014 against Zee Media Corporation, Sudhir Chaudhary- Editor & Business Head of Zee News, IPS Officer G Sampath Kumar, and News Nation Network Pvt Ltd.

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Amidst strong speculation of him wanting to snap the ties with Rajasthan Royals, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his long association with the IPL franchise has transformed his life and career.

No CSK or KKR! Samson to lead Royals in IPL 2026

No CSK or KKR! Samson to lead Royals in IPL 2026

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Sanju Samson, one of Rajasthan Royals' longest-serving players, will remain at the helm for IPL 2026, dismissing speculation of an off-season exit.

Big Blow! BCCI Asked To Pay Rs 538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers

Big Blow! BCCI Asked To Pay Rs 538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The Bombay High Court has dismissed the petitions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) challenging arbitral awards of over Rs 538 crore (Rs 5,038 million) in favour of the now-defunct Indian Premier League franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

Shreyas snubbed due to off-field reasons?

Shreyas snubbed due to off-field reasons?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

AB de Villiers calls Iyer's Asia Cup omission 'weird', hints at team-player concerns

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Warner has already announced that he will end his Test career in January next year

Shami named in Bengal's probables, eyes domestic return

Shami named in Bengal's probables, eyes domestic return

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since IPL 2025 and is not part of India's ongoing Test tour of England, was named in Bengal's 50-member list of probables for the upcoming domestic season.

SEE: 'Go Away', harassed Starc tells vlogger

SEE: 'Go Away', harassed Starc tells vlogger

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In the video, Starc appeared visibly displeased as a vlogger tried to engage him. When approached, he bluntly told the fan to "go away."

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.

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The remainder of PSL is set to be conducted without Hawkeye and DRS technologies as most of the technicians who handle that aspect are from India and are not expected to return.

'Some of My Best Memories Are With My Son'

'Some of My Best Memories Are With My Son'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Known for his flamboyant strokeplay, signature moustache twirl, and unwavering resilience, Dhawan is now ready to turn the spotlight inward, sharing his personal story beyond the boundaries and big scores.

CSK slams 'extra pay' talk after Ashwin's bold claim

CSK slams 'extra pay' talk after Ashwin's bold claim

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

CSK's mid-season signing of Dewald Brevis, once hailed as a masterstroke, is now at the centre of a fresh debate over IPL's replacement rules.

Heated exchanges add to competitive edge at Lord's

Heated exchanges add to competitive edge at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'There will be things that happen between the two teams but both teams know there's a line you can't cross but it's not really been troubled too much'

Cummins reveals how IPL ended international cricket's monopoly

Cummins reveals how IPL ended international cricket's monopoly

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Cummins agrees that Trent Boult's decision to deny a New Zealand central contract for lucrative T20 league around the world has been in the offing since IPL changed the complexion of the game