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Better than Sachin? SKY's IPL feat sparks debate

Better than Sachin? SKY's IPL feat sparks debate

Rediff.com7 May 2025

SKY has rewritten franchise history by becoming the first player from the team to notch up three Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons with 500 or more runs

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.

IPL 2025: Du Plessis's new role in Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Du Plessis's new role in Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

South African batting stalwart Faf du Plessis has been appointed vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Foreign IPL players head home

Foreign IPL players head home

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"We're deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and the police who made this possible," the RCB statement added.

IPL PIX: GT edge MI under DLS method, go top of table

IPL PIX: GT edge MI under DLS method, go top of table

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a dramatic Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Tuesday.

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

What happened in Bengaluru is a wake-up call, no celebration of sport should ever come at the cost of human life, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

National interest is our top priority: JioStar

National interest is our top priority: JioStar

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations: JioStar

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

India's Test team has entered a bold new era - one without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Ravichandran Ashwin - and the message from new head coach Gautam Gambhir is clear: it's time to fight, not just play.

IPL 2025: Will Samson keep wickets?

IPL 2025: Will Samson keep wickets?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Earlier this week, it was reported that express pacer Mayank Yadav is set to miss the first half of the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Matthew Wade joins Gujarat Titans as assistant coach

Matthew Wade joins Gujarat Titans as assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The former Australia wicketkeeper with GT for two seasons as a player -- in 2022 and 2024 -- but not part of the IPL mega auction following his retirement from international cricket.

Hyderabad win Indian Premier League 2009

Hyderabad win Indian Premier League 2009

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Deccan Chargers staged a remarkable fightback to upstage Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in a nail-biting final and win the second edition of the Indian Premier League at Johannesburg on Sunday.

Is the Indian Premier League destabilising national teams?

Is the Indian Premier League destabilising national teams?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The drawing power of the Indian Premier League is destabilising national teams, says a column in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'He's lucky to be part of Rajasthan Royals and under Rahul Dravid, because Rahul Dravid is one of those cricketers who almost symbolises how to keep it low-key.'

Can KKR enter play-offs? We can still qualify: Rahane

Can KKR enter play-offs? We can still qualify: Rahane

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders are on the brink of elimination from the Indian Premier League after losing to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, but captain Ajinkya Rahane remains hopeful.

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Josh is such a key figure for us -- not just with his bowling, because we know it's world-class and what he does time and again -- but also as part of the bowling unit, that sort of calm head out there for everybody else to lean on.'

Impact sub to match winner: Arora lights up IPL

Impact sub to match winner: Arora lights up IPL

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Arora took full advantage of Hyderabad's aggression and collected the wickets of Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen at the expense of 29 runs from his four overs as the visitors folded for 120.

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The suspended Pakistan fast bowler said he signed with the IPL after receiving permission from the PCB.

'Don't think Bumrah will be available for all 5 Tests'

'Don't think Bumrah will be available for all 5 Tests'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

"Don't think he'll be available for all 5 Tests...": Ajit Agarkar on Jasprit Bumrah's availability for England series

Sai Sudharsan's smart power lifts GT to No1

Sai Sudharsan's smart power lifts GT to No1

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Sudharsan made 11 off 11 balls before cutting loose in the six powerplay overs, at the end of which he was on 39 off 22.

How Krunal's bouncer did Venkatesh Iyer and KKR in...

How Krunal's bouncer did Venkatesh Iyer and KKR in...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya revealed his mindset behind bowling a bouncer out of the blue to Kolkata Knight Riders record-signing Venkatesh Iyer during the opening match of Indian Premier League 2025, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Saturday.

How Siraj coped after Champions Trophy snub

How Siraj coped after Champions Trophy snub

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Siraj was delighted with his performance at his home ground, especially with his family in attendance.

Basit Ali's take sparks PSL vs IPL debate again

Basit Ali's take sparks PSL vs IPL debate again

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Basit's unfiltered endorsement of the IPL -- despite the inevitable backlash -- adds weight to a conversation many shy away from.

'High risk strategy' will not always work

'High risk strategy' will not always work

Rediff.com6 May 2025

After a remarkable campaign last year, which saw SRH redefine T20 hitting with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head at the helm, their aggressive approach backfired, bowing out of the league with just three wins in 11 games and plenty of underwhelming moments on the field as a batting and bowling unit.

IPL 2025: Big boost for Royals ahead of PBKS clash

IPL 2025: Big boost for Royals ahead of PBKS clash

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Sanju Samson is set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain after receiving clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to keep wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Maxwell out of IPL after fracturing finger

Maxwell out of IPL after fracturing finger

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Australian all-rounder suffered the injury before the team's rained out previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders in which he was dismissed for 7, another failure in an underwhelming season.

'Even 300 is possible in the IPL; any team can do it'

'Even 300 is possible in the IPL; any team can do it'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders swashbuckling batter Rinku Singh feels the Indian Premier League has now reached a stage where a team breaching the magical 300-run barrier in an innings won't be a surprise.

SKY joins India's 8,000-run T20 club

SKY joins India's 8,000-run T20 club

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in the record books, becoming only the fifth Indian batter to surpass 8,000 runs in T20 cricket with a scintillating display in the Indian Premier League.

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

In-form Mumbai favourites against Punjab in virtual semis

In-form Mumbai favourites against Punjab in virtual semis

Rediff.com31 May 2025

A rampant Mumbai Indians will present a stern test of character for the rattled Punjab Kings in a virtual semi-final when the two teams face-off in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

50 people have been killed in stampedes this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Royal Challenger's Bengaluru parade in celebration of the team's maiden Indian Premiere League win in 18 years turned into tragedy as at least 11 fans died and several were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

DK 'lost for words' at Virat's consistency

DK 'lost for words' at Virat's consistency

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Before this game. Kohli after three poor outings across which he made just 30 runs in RCB's home matches.

How RCB's Astute Auction Strategy Reaped Rich Rewards

How RCB's Astute Auction Strategy Reaped Rich Rewards

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

RCB were adamant to get a good bowling attack, it was a huge first step in winning IPL: Andy Flower

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

Rediff.com15 May 2025

CSA's director Enoch Nkwe changed his stance, saying higher-level talks were happening between CSA, the BCCI, and IPL franchises, suggesting CSA had little choice in the matter.

GT eye top-2 finish! Will LSG crash the party?

GT eye top-2 finish! Will LSG crash the party?

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Gujarat Titans eye top-two finish as struggling LSG look to salvage pride

IPL PIX: Sunrisers win by 5 wickets to leave CSK on the brink

IPL PIX: Sunrisers win by 5 wickets to leave CSK on the brink

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad in Chennai, on Friday.

Preity Zinta opens up about Dharamsala crisis behind the scenes

Preity Zinta opens up about Dharamsala crisis behind the scenes

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Videos of Zinta asking spectators to vacate the stadium in an orderly manner also started doing rounds of the social media.

Is this why IPL teams are struggling at home?

Is this why IPL teams are struggling at home?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Home advantage is not prevalent because teams, players are new after big auction: Dravid

IPL PIX: SRH shatter LSG's play-offs dreams

IPL PIX: SRH shatter LSG's play-offs dreams

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Abhishek Sharma smashed half a dozen sixes in his 20-ball 59 to ensure a convincing six-wicket win for Sunrisers Hyderabad and knock Lucknow Super Giants out of the IPL play-offs race in Lucknow on Monday.

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Buttler, Coetzee set to join GT; Russell, Narine to link with KKR in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 May 2025

GT's other overseas players, including Rashid Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Kagiso Rabada and Karim Janat, stayed with the rest of the squad in India.

KL Rahul's Ultimate Revenge!

KL Rahul's Ultimate Revenge!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rahul cracked an unbeaten 57 to anchor the Capitals' successful chase at Lucknow, sealing a comfortable eight-wicket victory with a six off Prince Yadav.