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DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals, the losing finalists of the first three seasons, have not made an ideal start under the new leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues. It is still early days but Rodrigues and Co. would be desperate to get their campaign back on track.

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar said the enviable batting riches in their line-up will give Karnataka a huge upper hand over maiden entrants Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final.

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.

From Retired Out To Match Winner: Harleen's Epic Comeback!

From Retired Out To Match Winner: Harleen's Epic Comeback!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Less than 24 hours after being retired out, Harleen Deol bounced back with a blistering 64 not out from 39 balls to power UP Warriorz to victory.

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Leading international cricketers, including Laura Wolvaardt and India's World Cup hero Deepti Sharma, will go under the hammer at the Women's Premier League auction in Delhi on Thursday, with bidding wars also expected for homegrown Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani.

Premier League clubs want me: Maradona

Premier League clubs want me: Maradona

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Legendary footballer Diego Maradona wants to coach a Premier League club and Blackburn could be the favourites to get him.

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Leander Paes has partnered with Indian Golf Union (IGU), Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI) and The Gold Foundation (TGF) to build a pipeline of emerging golf talent in the country.

Injuries, isolation and Bumrah's advice fuel Shreyanka arc

Injuries, isolation and Bumrah's advice fuel Shreyanka arc

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Speaking to select media ahead of the Women's Premier League, Shreyanka spoke at length about dealing with back-to-back injuries.

What Are Sachin and Salman Up To?

What Are Sachin and Salman Up To?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Adding to the excitement, Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Ajay Devgn, along with Sachin Tendulkar, were present at the auction.

Ashwin set for India comeback at Hong Kong Sixes

Ashwin set for India comeback at Hong Kong Sixes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'I am also thrilled to compete against some quality players in the opposition teams, it will be a good challenge for us.'

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.

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.

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has pulled out of next month's IPL 2026 auction and will instead play in the Pakistan Super League.

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The English Premier League (EPL) has announced cricketer Sanju Samson as its new official ambassador in India.

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts bought the first announced team in the WBL, which is yet to announce the franchises and schedule of the first event of the league featuring mixed-gender teams.

Women's World Cup final draws record 446M viewers in India

Women's World Cup final draws record 446M viewers in India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'The Women in Blue's final act drew a peak concurrency of 21 million viewers as Harmanpreet Kaur's team became the first Asian team to lift the Women's World Cup.'

T20 World Cup: Nepal's Fearless Cricket Won Hearts

T20 World Cup: Nepal's Fearless Cricket Won Hearts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

One marvelled at the freedom with which the Nepal batters played. They trusted their strokes, ran hard between the wickets, and refused to be overawed.

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Duffy cautions against data obsession in T20s, waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Why Watson trusted Abhishek Nayar at IPL auction

Why Watson trusted Abhishek Nayar at IPL auction

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Watson praised Nayar's knowledge about Indian cricket. The KKR assistant coach added that he was confident that even if the franchise missed out on a domestic player at the IPL auction, Nayar would have already covered.

Punjab Kings appoint Sairaj Bahutule as spin coach

Punjab Kings appoint Sairaj Bahutule as spin coach

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings (PBKS) has roped in former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as its new spin bowling coach ahead of the league's next season.

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 WC imbroglio

WPL playoff race tightens as Warriorz face Giants

WPL playoff race tightens as Warriorz face Giants

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

UP Warriorz will start with a clear edge when they take on a struggling Gujarat Giants in Vadodara on Thursday, as the race for the remaining two playoff spots in the Women's Premier League heats up.

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

With the IPL auction days away, some young cricketers who may launch a bidding war among the franchises.

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A struggling, but promising South African unit will be aiming to avenge the heartbreak of 2024 by securing the grandest prize in T20I cricket on Indian soil, with the Proteas' 'Gen-Next' of Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka in the spotlight.

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Football met cricket in Mumbai as Sanju Samson shared his love for Liverpool while rubbing shoulders with Michael Owen at the Premier League fan event in Mumbai on Saturday.

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Leading a side gets the best out of me: Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

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.

The countdown for WPL 2026 mega auction begins

The countdown for WPL 2026 mega auction begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

WPL 2026 auction to be held on November 27 in New Delhi

SEE: Lara's request to Jaiswal as legends watch WI wilt in New Delhi

SEE: Lara's request to Jaiswal as legends watch WI wilt in New Delhi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen greeting Lara with a handshake and a hug.

ICC signals replacement if Bangladesh skip T20 WC in India

ICC signals replacement if Bangladesh skip T20 WC in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

ICC rejects BCB request, Bangladesh matches to be played in India as schedule

'West Indies players will be playing in Indian Premier League'

'West Indies players will be playing in Indian Premier League'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

In a bit of relief for West Indies cricket, IPL chairman Ranjib Biswal has said its players will be allowed to compete in the cash-rich league, putting to rest speculations of them being ignored from the event after the team's abrupt cancellation of India tour.

Pakistan-India T20 World Cup: Will Naqvi break ice with Jay Shah in Colombo?

Pakistan-India T20 World Cup: Will Naqvi break ice with Jay Shah in Colombo?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will attend the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match in Colombo and is expected to hold talks with ICC officials to ease tensions after a recent boycott threat.

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nepal takes game to new heights with T20 league

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.

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title as DC suffer another heartbreak

BCCI, ECB unite to fend off Saudi T20 league threat

BCCI, ECB unite to fend off Saudi T20 league threat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The ambitious Saudi T20 league, which is believed to be a $400-million project, won't be backed by the BCCI or the England and Wales Cricket Board as they try to protect their respective flagship tournaments from getting diluted, British newspaper The Guardian has reported.

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest bowling all-rounders, turned 39 on Wednesday

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Fight on toward goals that keep receding, or exit with most objectives unmet. Trump is agitated, his poll numbers falling below the Plimsoll line, his base fractured between those who back the war and those who remember that he campaigned on ending them.