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IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of Asia Cup

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka show exit door to Afghanistan, qualify for Super 4s alongside Bangladesh

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

In all the three group matches, Sri Lanka thrived while chasing and one would expect the Islanders to continue the same trend if they win the toss on Saturday.

Abhishek Sharma Wears Asia Cup MVP Crown

Abhishek Sharma Wears Asia Cup MVP Crown

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of Asia Cup 2025.

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.

Catch of the IPL? Flying Mendis Steals the Show from Dhoni

Catch of the IPL? Flying Mendis Steals the Show from Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Kamindu Mendis soared - quite literally - to deliver a moment that could well define Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 campaign.

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.

How Lankan bowler foxed Bangla batters with both hands

How Lankan bowler foxed Bangla batters with both hands

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Sri Lanka debutant Rathnayake changes bowling arm to target batter's weakness

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

ri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a belligerent century as Indian bowlers endured their worst day in the Asia Cup before Arshdeep Singh produced a brilliant 'Super Over' to win the game for his side in Dubai on Friday.

Vettori praises Mendis for all-round show against CSK

Vettori praises Mendis for all-round show against CSK

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori says that working around their batting line-up and getting the match-ups right with Kamindu Mendis in the mix served the team well against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match in Chennai on Friday.

Shanto hits twin tons, Mathews signs off as Galle Test drawn

Shanto hits twin tons, Mathews signs off as Galle Test drawn

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The result was the first drawn game in Galle for 12 years.

Will SRH's Big Hitters Dominate IPL 2025?

Will SRH's Big Hitters Dominate IPL 2025?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

2016 champions SRH are banking on a power-packed batting line-up and a revamped bowling attack to end their nine-year title drought.

SRH Stun Chepauk! OG 'Thala' Ajith Couldn't Hide His Disappointment

SRH Stun Chepauk! OG 'Thala' Ajith Couldn't Hide His Disappointment

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

As 'Thala' MS Dhoni stepped out for his 400th T20 appearance, in the stands the original 'Thala' of Kollywood, Ajith Kumar, was there to cheer him on.

Was Patel's Catch Better Than Klaasen's?

Was Patel's Catch Better Than Klaasen's?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

SRH fielders were sloppy. KKR fielders took 9 catches.

IPL PIX: Venkatesh back in form as KKR overpower SRH

IPL PIX: Venkatesh back in form as KKR overpower SRH

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Venkatesh Iyer silenced his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to a convincing 80-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Was This Catch Legal?

Was This Catch Legal?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A controversial catch sparked debate across commentators and spectators alike.

Cummins hails SRH's 'clinical' bowling after Chepauk win

Cummins hails SRH's 'clinical' bowling after Chepauk win

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

SRH skipper Pat Cummins said, "It was great (the team's performance). A few things came together tonight; the boys played well. Thought it (the bowling) was pretty clinical.

Galle Test: Australia left frustrated on rain-hit day

Galle Test: Australia left frustrated on rain-hit day

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Sri Lanka are still 518 runs behind and will need a Herculean effort to avoid the follow-on even though more rain is forecast for Saturday.

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: How SRH's Harshal out-foxed CSK batters

IPL: How SRH's Harshal out-foxed CSK batters

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'I figured out pretty early, hitting the lengths and keeping it at the sticks was important.'

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been recognised for their exceptional performances in 2024 by being named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year.

Connolly gets Test cap as Australia press for series sweep

Connolly gets Test cap as Australia press for series sweep

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Australia, who have already secured their place in the final of the World Test Championship against South Africa, won the opening Test, also in Galle, by an innings and 242 runs.

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Sunrisers, Knight Riders playing for pride, not points

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders will have little motivation left when they take on also ousted Sunrisers Hyderabad in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi on Sunday.

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.

Was this a factor in Sri Lanka sweeping NZ?

Was this a factor in Sri Lanka sweeping NZ?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

New Zealand captain Tim Southee said playing two Tests at Galle, known as a spinner's paradise, was always going to be challenging.

IPL 2025: Meet The Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Sunrisers are once again betting big on their power-packed batting line-up to deliver the goods in IPL 2025.

Vaibhav, Varun Or Harshit? Vote!

Vaibhav, Varun Or Harshit? Vote!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Which bowler impressed you most in the KKR-SRH game on Thursday?

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run, as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in the IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday.

CSK, SRH fight for IPL survival in Chepauk

CSK, SRH fight for IPL survival in Chepauk

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday, both teams desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis' battling half-century salvaged a difficult day one for Sri Lanka as they reached 229/9 in the second Test.

Kamindu's century rallies Sri Lanka on opening day

Kamindu's century rallies Sri Lanka on opening day

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Kamindu Mendis maintained his red-hot form and struck a majestic 114 to power Sri Lanka to 302/7 on the opening day of the first Test.

Bumrah's INCREDIBLE year earns ICC Test Cricketer Honour

Bumrah's INCREDIBLE year earns ICC Test Cricketer Honour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for excelling in both home and away conditions

GT looking to bounce back; SRH to stay afloat

GT looking to bounce back; SRH to stay afloat

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Gujarat Titans will look to bounce back from the carnage that wonder boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi inflicted on them when they face a stuttering Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester on Saturday

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel would like to quickly forget the underwhelming performances of his side in home conditions and get their stuttering campaign back on track when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are teetering on the edge of elimination, in the IPL match in Hyderabad on Monday.

IPL: Can SRH turn the tables on MI at home?

IPL: Can SRH turn the tables on MI at home?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The team has won 10 out of their 24 matches while losing 14.

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith's unbeaten 120 is his second successive hundred of the series while Carey made a career-best 139 not out hitting 22 fours and three sixes between them.

Struggling SRH eye revival against Punjab Kings

Struggling SRH eye revival against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

SRH's ultra-aggressive approach with the bat has backfired spectacularly as they have suffered four defeats in a row -- leaving them languishing at the bottom of the points table.

New Zealand win ODI series despite Theekshana's 'trick'

New Zealand win ODI series despite Theekshana's 'trick'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana's hat-trick was in vain as New Zealand clinched the three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare after a 113-run victory in a rain-shortened second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday.

PIX: England tighten grip on third Test as Sri Lanka stumble

PIX: England tighten grip on third Test as Sri Lanka stumble

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval on Saturday