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SRK Ecstatic Over Gambhir's KKR Return

SRK Ecstatic Over Gambhir's KKR Return

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

'Absolutely with our champ who is back where he belongs...'

Injured Marsh won't return for IPL

Injured Marsh won't return for IPL

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The all-rounder could feature in only four games this season for DC, scoring 61 runs in three innings and getting a wicket. His highest score was 23.

'SRH wish to play an aggressive brand of cricket'

'SRH wish to play an aggressive brand of cricket'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ahead of his side's clash against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Simon Helmot said that they want to play an aggressive brand of cricket in the upcoming days in the tournament.

The spin twins have been really good: Rossouw lauds PBKS bowlers

The spin twins have been really good: Rossouw lauds PBKS bowlers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Punjab Kings batter Rilee Rossouw lauded the bowlers following their seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk on Thursday.

Ganguly backs Pant's captaincy: 'He'll learn with time'

Ganguly backs Pant's captaincy: 'He'll learn with time'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Sourav Ganguly feels Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain and his leadership skills will refine with time and experience.

It's knockout time, every game is like a semi-final for us: Flower

It's knockout time, every game is like a semi-final for us: Flower

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a scintillating display with the bat while chasing a mammoth target in their Indian Premier League contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and head coach Andy Flower stated that they will take positives out of the match and come back stronger in the upcoming game.

Kohli bats for IPL-style playoffs in World Cup

Kohli bats for IPL-style playoffs in World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Kohli said the semifinal format has its own charm as it completely negates a team's previous performances in the event.

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Rediff.com20 May 2024

American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau.

Once Mumbai's villain, Hardik returns to Wankhede as WC hero

Once Mumbai's villain, Hardik returns to Wankhede as WC hero

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Pandya's comeback journey following an ankle injury which he suffered in the ODI World Cup was one that is replete with elements of disappointment and dejection but also with utmost resilience and determination shown against adversity.

Why have MI struggled this season?

Why have MI struggled this season?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

MI are scheduled to play Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders twice each besides Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last five fixtures, which are must-win fixtures for them. All three teams are in the top four currently, making MI's task that much harder.

'RCB's dream run an inspiration for future teams'

'RCB's dream run an inspiration for future teams'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

RCB's turnaround will inspire other teams, says Dinesh Karthik

'Should deal with pressure moments well and come up on the right side'

'Should deal with pressure moments well and come up on the right side'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The Punjab Kings are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their first match of the IPL 2024 at the new PCA Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali.

We will have to accept our flaws and work on them: Hardik

We will have to accept our flaws and work on them: Hardik

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Pandya, however, praised the pair of Varma and Wadhera for doing the heavy lifting, particularly after MI were reduced to 20 for three at one stage.

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat admitted that some high-profile players in their ranks have failed to deliver and hinted at possible changes in the team in Monday's IPL match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Bubba Watson wins playoff to take second Travelers title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bubba Watson won his second Travelers Championship the same way as the first, at the second extra hole.

IPL: Aussie batting sensation Fraser-McGurk joins Delhi Capitals

IPL: Aussie batting sensation Fraser-McGurk joins Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

He replaces South African pacer Lungisani Ngidi, who was ruled out of IPL 2024 with injury.

Giving captain freedom will help team excel: Rayudu

Giving captain freedom will help team excel: Rayudu

Rediff.com14 May 2024

KKR, the IPL winners in 2012 and 2014 under Gambhir's captaincy, became the first team the enter the playoffs this season and are currently on 19 points after nine wins.

France draw Ireland in World Cup playoffs

France draw Ireland in World Cup playoffs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

France must get past Ireland to reach the 2010 World Cup finals after they were drawn together on Monday for next month's two-legged European playoffs. Portugal, who scraped into the playoffs by winning their last three Group One fixtures to seal runners-up spot, face Bosnia, Euro 2004 champions Greece tackle Ukraine and Russia will play Slovenia.

From IPL glam to Mumbai slums: Justin Langer's journey

From IPL glam to Mumbai slums: Justin Langer's journey

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Langer said conversation they had at that time included a deep dive into Chandrashekhar's life and 'his story blew me away'.

Why Kohli's controversial dismissal is a grey area

Why Kohli's controversial dismissal is a grey area

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'He (Kohli) was obviously out of his crease and the ball was over his hip high, then obviously he was out of his crease down the wicket.'

IPL 2024: 'RCB have switched on the attacking mode'

IPL 2024: 'RCB have switched on the attacking mode'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

After six consecutive defeats, Royal Challengers won five matches on the bounce to remain in contention for a play-offs berth.

Manassero clinches Singapore Open after playoff

Manassero clinches Singapore Open after playoff

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Italian teenager Matteo Manassero displayed all the nerve and experience of a seasoned veteran to edge out Louis Oosthuizen on the third hole of a playoff and claim a thrilling Singapore Open victory on Sunday.

Euro 2024: Germany to start campaign vs Scotland

Euro 2024: Germany to start campaign vs Scotland

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The Germans, three-times winners, will kick off the one-month tournament in Munich on June 14

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Entering the contest with a positive mindset and on the back of two solid victories, Joshi said that his side will stick with the same playing combination.

Right training key to run-machine Kohli: Moody

Right training key to run-machine Kohli: Moody

Rediff.com10 May 2024

With Kohli in stunning form, RCB have brought a late momentum to their campaign securing four successive wins after enduring six losses on the trot.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Rediff.com8 May 2024

A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala on Thursday.

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Captain Jos Butter pushed for withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup, the team's managing director Rob Key has revealed.

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

France believe the seeding system is unfair for the World Cup playoffs in November and plan to ask football's ruling body FIFA to review it ahead of next week's draw.

Sunrisers aiming for second spot with win over Punjab Kings

Sunrisers aiming for second spot with win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com18 May 2024

High on confidence after making their first playoffs in three years, Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim for a second-place finish in the IPL points table when they take on Punjab Kings in their final league game in Hyderabad on Sunday.

KL hasn't done bad at all with the bat this IPL: Klusener backs LSG skipper

KL hasn't done bad at all with the bat this IPL: Klusener backs LSG skipper

Rediff.com16 May 2024

KL Rahul might feel a bit frustrated but he has not done "bad at all" with the bat, said assistant coach Lance Klusener, who feels the Lucknow Super Giants skipper was forced to curb his attacking instincts with wickets falling around him this IPL.

Euro 2016 playoffs: Late Dzeko goal saves Bosnia

Euro 2016 playoffs: Late Dzeko goal saves Bosnia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

A late goal by striker Edin Dzeko rescued a 1-1 draw for Bosnia after the first leg of their Euro 2016 playoff with Ireland was hampered by poor visibility on Friday.

Meet bowler Pathirana's father figure at CSK

Meet bowler Pathirana's father figure at CSK

Rediff.com4 May 2024

But, inspired by him so much, Patheerana has emotionally requested Dhoni to continue at least for one more season.

India women win compound archery team World Cup gold

India women win compound archery team World Cup gold

Rediff.com25 May 2024

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami grabbed their third successive Archery World Cup gold medal, beating Turkey 232-226 in a lopsided compound women's team final at the stage two event in Yecheon (South Korea), on Saturday.

Rishabh Pant's bat swing remains 'vintage': Amre after Capitals first training session

Rishabh Pant's bat swing remains 'vintage': Amre after Capitals first training session

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant's bat swing remains "vintage" and his batting in Delhi Capitals' pre-season camp doesn't indicate that he has been away from the game for 14 months, said the team's assistant coach Pravin Amre.

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's storm in a tea cup: Klusener downplays Goenka's public outburst on KL Rahul

Can SRH fix chasing troubles against high-flying Royals?

Can SRH fix chasing troubles against high-flying Royals?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

An erratic Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to fix their chasing troubles and get their campaign back on track when they host the high-flying Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Thursday.

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

If Kohli scores six runs, he will become the first Indian in history to score 12,000 runs in T20s.

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Inconsistent SRH take on LSG in push for play-offs spot

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his eighth goal in eight Euro 2016 qualifiers as Sweden beat Moldova 2-0 in Stockholm.