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IPL set to restart on May 16 with LSG vs RCB clash

IPL set to restart on May 16 with LSG vs RCB clash

Rediff.com11 May 2025

As per the current plan, Hyderabad is likely to host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Kolkata is expected to stage Qualifier 2 and the Final, tentatively scheduled for May 30 or June 1.

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to feature in the IPL as he turned out for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur.

Preity Zinta Holds Shreyas Close - Literally!

Preity Zinta Holds Shreyas Close - Literally!

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was seen offering heartfelt support to their captain Shreyas Iyer-holding a plush 'Shreyas' pillow close during the team's latest IPL encounter.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans find silver lining in LSG defeat

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans find silver lining in LSG defeat

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Shahrukh Khan looked in touch as he stroked a quickfire half-century against LSG in a boost for Gujarat Titans ahead of the playoffs.

Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission postponed to Wednesday

Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission postponed to Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket was scheduled to blast off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday evening.

War 2 Teaser: Not Again!

War 2 Teaser: Not Again!

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The two immensely watchable stars aside, War 2 looks like a banal amalgam of every action flick we have seen before.

Nestle India turnover grew 2.5 fold post Maggi crisis

Nestle India turnover grew 2.5 fold post Maggi crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The turnover of FMCG major Nestle India's has grown 2.5 folds to Rs 20,100 crore in last one decade, post the Maggi crisis in 2015, according to the company's latest annual report. At the time of crisis, Nestle India's turnover was at Rs 8,100 crore.

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

A rampaging Mumbai Indians will look to maintain their winning run in a vital mid-table battle against a dangerous Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.

Why Mumbai Indians did not pick Rohit for LSG clash

Why Mumbai Indians did not pick Rohit for LSG clash

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Senior batter Rohit Sharma missed out Mumbai Indians' match against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League in Lucknow on Friday after he was hit on the knee during a nets session, according to captain Hardik Pandya.

'It was yorkers that worked' for Shardul against MI

'It was yorkers that worked' for Shardul against MI

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The 33-year-old proved his worth in the penultimate over as MI chased 203 and conceded just seven runs against hard-hitting batters Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma.

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11.

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

The Manager Is Dead!

The Manager Is Dead!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The youth today want to go where they feel happy, learn something, feel challenged, rewarded and intellectually stimulated. And then, they meet 'the manager', a relic of the first industrial revolution. A fascinating excerpt from Aseem Dhru's book, Mondays @ 7.

IPL: Fans erupt as Rishabh Pant fails again

IPL: Fans erupt as Rishabh Pant fails again

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

He walked in at a crucial juncture when the team needed him the most. But it was not to be. The 27-year-old lasted just five deliveries before he was sent back.

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

MBSG seek to overturn deficit against JFC in second leg semi-final.

Global majors keen to make e-cars in India; Tesla quiet

Global majors keen to make e-cars in India; Tesla quiet

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc is yet to express interest in India's flagship scheme to attract global investment in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, said Union Minister for Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy on Monday. In contrast, multiple global automobile giants -- such as Mercedes-Benz, koda Auto Volkswagen, Hyundai Motor, and Kia Motors -- are keen to participate, the minister noted.

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

With just two wins from seven games, the Royals, languishing at eighth on the table, come into the contest on the back of a gut-wrenching Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals.

Pant reveals why LSG crashed out of IPL 2025

Pant reveals why LSG crashed out of IPL 2025

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Captain Rishabh Pant on Monday admitted it was difficult for his side to fill the void created by the absence of key bowlers

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The squad announcement also marks the return of East Bengal's dependable central defender Anwar Ali, who had been sidelined since February due to a hamstring injury. He last featured in competitive action against Bengaluru FC in the ISL.

PIX: Zaheer, Sagarika welcome baby boy Fatehsinh

PIX: Zaheer, Sagarika welcome baby boy Fatehsinh

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan and wife Sagarika were blessed with a baby boy.

'Buttler's absence in playoffs won't hurt GT'

'Buttler's absence in playoffs won't hurt GT'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

GT not worried about Buttler's absence in playoffs, confident others will make big impact: Wade

'We gave 15-20 extra runs': Gill slams GT's poor showing

'We gave 15-20 extra runs': Gill slams GT's poor showing

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'If we had stopped them at 210-220 it would have been better, that was a huge difference.'

The Sweet Sound Of A Mitch Marsh 100

The Sweet Sound Of A Mitch Marsh 100

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Aussie all-rounder scored a blazing 117 off 64 balls. Not only was his innings decorated with 10 fours and 8 sixes, his two massive partnerships put LSG in the driver's seat.

More pain for Rishabh Pant after MI thrashing

More pain for Rishabh Pant after MI thrashing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Captain Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 24 lakh for LSG's slow over-rate against Mumbai Indians.

Why CSK benched Ashwin for LSG outing...

Why CSK benched Ashwin for LSG outing...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was bought back to Chepauk for a whopping sum of Rs 9.75 crore, is at the receiving end of criticism from fans and former cricketers after underwhelming performances in the 18th edition of the cash-rich T20 league.

WPL Eliminator: MI start as big favourites vs Gujarat

WPL Eliminator: MI start as big favourites vs Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians will take confidence from their emphatic victory against Gujarat Giants in their penultimate league game on Monday.

Why LSG owner Goenka is thanking Suryavanshi

Why LSG owner Goenka is thanking Suryavanshi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

And passing on his good wishes to the 14 year old player was Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka.

Lord Shardul completes special century

Lord Shardul completes special century

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

He received his shirt from Zaheer Khan.

SEE: Emotions overflow as Avesh reunites with family

SEE: Emotions overflow as Avesh reunites with family

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Soon after, Avesh reunited with his family and was seen hugging his parents.

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'He's obviously a very clever bowler, understands conditions well, understands how he needs to bowl and can mix it up, and I suppose we were desperate for that little bit of control and he's been able to do that in all three games that he's played so far.'

Want to switch off.. Pant reflects on poor season

"Want to switch off.." Pant reflects on poor season

Rediff.com28 May 2025

His IPL campaign over, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Tuesday said he would want to "switch off" for a few days before leaving for the Test tour of England in a "good frame of mind."

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink has got licence for satcom services in India, according to sources.

Jaiswal withdraws Goa move, wants to stay with Mumbai

Jaiswal withdraws Goa move, wants to stay with Mumbai

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has reversed his decision to move to Goa and requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to allow him to remain with the domestic giants.

'The one who really scares me is Bumrah'

'The one who really scares me is Bumrah'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'I don't know who's my favourite, but the one who really scares me is Bumrah, I mean, you know, probably the best bowler in the world.'

Joy For Preity; Gloom For Goenka

Joy For Preity; Gloom For Goenka

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta and husband Gene Goodenough were in the stands at the Himachal Pradesh cricket association stadium as they relished the thumping win.

What Are Cops Doing With This Giant?

What Are Cops Doing With This Giant?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Delhi Police's Additional Commissioner of Police Eastern Range Sagar Singh Kalsi and other police officers pose for a picture with Jitender, a native of Haryana, who stands 7 feet 6 inches tall, during midnight duty on Diwali.

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

Rediff.com11 May 2025

RCB seamer Josh Hazlewood's participation in remaining IPL matches doubtful

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

Rediff.com4 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamsala, on Sunday.