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Michael Vaughan Predicts IPL 2023 Winner

Michael Vaughan Predicts IPL 2023 Winner

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

'I think it's going to be @rajasthanroyals year.. they will be lifting the trophy late in May..'

Will Rajasthan Royals go the distance in IPL 2023?

Will Rajasthan Royals go the distance in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

IPL 2022's runners up Rajasthan Royals have managed to keep their core team intact with more than a decent set of match-winners at their disposal.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Riyan Parag revealed that he was struggling with ill-health for the last three days.

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

'Three successive sixes off Rashid Khan was game changer'

'Three successive sixes off Rashid Khan was game changer'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara lauded skipper Sanju Samson for his three consecutive sixes off one of the best T20 spinners in the world.

Sangakkara laments RR's poor finish in chase

Sangakkara laments RR's poor finish in chase

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'It was all about targeting one or two over but unfortunately every time we wanted to do that we lost a wicket'

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.

'Jurel is an absolute match-winner' in the short format'

'Jurel is an absolute match-winner' in the short format'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and current Rajasthan Royals coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara expressed happiness on wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel earning the India call-up for the Test series against England at home, saying that the player understands pressure well and has a fine work ethic.

What Malinga The Slinga Told Royals

What Malinga The Slinga Told Royals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'In T20, you only have to bowl 24 balls, which works in our favour, but it's also important to trust your instincts as to which variations can work in which situations.'

Kohli: 267 Innings To 13,000 ODI Runs; Sachin: 321

Kohli: 267 Innings To 13,000 ODI Runs; Sachin: 321

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli not only hammered his 47th ODI ton, but also crossed 13,000 runs in ODI cricket.

KKR Vs RR: Pick Your Best Batter

KKR Vs RR: Pick Your Best Batter

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler or Narine? Who would you vote for?

Has Sanju Samson Booked His T20 WC Slot?

Has Sanju Samson Booked His T20 WC Slot?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Which batter stole the show in Lucknow? VOTE!

Captain Samson on Royals' strategy for IPL auction...

Captain Samson on Royals' strategy for IPL auction...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson says the upcoming IPL auction is extremely important for them since they want to build a base for the next 5-6 years by picking the right players.

Shai Hope scores 100 in 100th ODI

Shai Hope scores 100 in 100th ODI

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Hope is the fourth West Indies batter to achieve this accomplishment

Why Jayasuriya Thanked Modi

Why Jayasuriya Thanked Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

''As a neighbour and a big brother of our country, India has always helped us.'

King Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record!

King Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli became the sixth and the fastest batter in the world to score 25,000 runs across formats during the second Test against Australia in Delhi on Sunday.

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

An investigation was started into the 2011 World Cup final by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports, following former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegations that the April 2, 2011 final was fixed even though no substantial proof has been furnished to corroborate the charge.

ICC WC: Records tumble in Hyderabad as Pakistan script historic win

ICC WC: Records tumble in Hyderabad as Pakistan script historic win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A slew of records were broken as Pakistan recorded a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka after chasing down a mammoth 345 in their ICC World Cup match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

'Don't like this narrative of Yashasvi selling panipuris'

'Don't like this narrative of Yashasvi selling panipuris'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal's childhood coach Jwala Singh said the focus should be on the hardwork put in by the youngster and not his 'panipuri selling' story.

'His mother has been ill': Sangakkara hails McCoy's commitment

'His mother has been ill': Sangakkara hails McCoy's commitment

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Kumar Sangakkara was all praise for West Indies' Obed McCoy's 'superb commitment'.

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

South Africa's bowlers chipped away at the wickets to stay on course for a huge victory against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the Sri Lankan team from World Cups.

Fact file: Most centuries by a batsman at a single World Cup

Fact file: Most centuries by a batsman at a single World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The following are the top five batsmen with most centuries at a single World Cup:

Katich, Amla join Mumbai Indians Cape Town's coaching unit

Katich, Amla join Mumbai Indians Cape Town's coaching unit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Simon Katich has been named the head coach of their Cape Town franchise in the new T20 league in South Africa.

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama joined his countrymen in the protest against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government in Colombo.

Don't want to emulate Dhoni's style: Samson

Don't want to emulate Dhoni's style: Samson

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Sanju Samson will lead Rajasthan Royals in the 2021 IPL season

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Lunch date with the legend!' DK posted on his Facebook page.

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

IPL 2022: Hetmyer excited to play under Sangakkara

IPL 2022: Hetmyer excited to play under Sangakkara

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Hetmyer wants to pick Sangakkara's brains to get better as all format cricketer

SL's 2011 WC probe: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

SL's 2011 WC probe: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Former Sri Lanka players Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have been summoned to appear before a special investigation unit in Sri Lanka.

'Wear your Royals cap with pride -- for Warnie'

'Wear your Royals cap with pride -- for Warnie'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

In an inspiring dressing room speech ahead of their IPL 2022 opening match, Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara asked the Rajasthan Royals players to take inspiration from their first skipper Shane Warne.

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

Will Sunrisers hand Royals third straight defeat?

Will Sunrisers hand Royals third straight defeat?

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Bruised and battered in their last game, Rajasthan Royals will hope for a much-improved effort from the batting unit against Sunrisers Hyderabad in order to avoid a hat-trick of defeats in the IPL match in Jaipur on Sunday.

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sangakkara will be responsible for overseeing the entire cricketing ecosystem of Royal's franchise including coaching structure, auction plans, and team strategy

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli touches another milestone

Virat Kohli touches another milestone

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Kohli is only the second batsman to cross the 10,000-run mark while batting at No 3

Kohli fastest to 23,000 international runs

Kohli fastest to 23,000 international runs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

He achieved the feat in his 490th innings on Day 1 of the fourth Test against England, at The Oval, before being dismissed by Ollie Robinson for 50, his 27th half-century in the longest format.