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LSG Sends Pace Trio To SA20

LSG Sends Pace Trio To SA20

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

According to Cricbuzz, the franchise has received clearance from the BCCI to release the trio, as none of them are involved in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge discusses his conversations with MS Dhoni about the role of a finisher in cricket, his experiences with Mumbai, and his expectations for the upcoming IPL season with PBKS.

Why Bumrah had to opt out of Ranji Trophy game

Why Bumrah had to opt out of Ranji Trophy game

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Jasprit Bumrah's much-awaited comeback to competitive cricket was halted due to "over restriction mandate" from the Indian team management. The Indian team's support staff's unofficial guideline that Bumrah "shouldn't be bowling more than 8 to 9 overs" didn't amuse the Gujarat team management which wants to win a match.

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'If you're so sick, so ill, how will you show that power?'

Ranji Trophy: Odisha crash to Bengal for 37, slam pitch

Ranji Trophy: Odisha crash to Bengal for 37, slam pitch

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Bengal wrapped up what was meant to be a four-day Ranji Trophy contest in just one-and-a-half day after blowing away Odisha for an unbelievable 37, prompting the livid visiting team to lodge a complaint about the nature of the pitch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Ranji Trophy round-up: Mumbai sniff semi-final berth

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A summary of the fourth day's play in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

IPL 2026: Let people talk, I am not here to show anyone how talented I am: Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2026: Let people talk, I am not here to show anyone how talented I am: Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane dismisses speculation about his future, stating his focus is on personal growth as a cricketer, not proving critics wrong.

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai stay in contest after Iyer's 82

Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai stay in contest after Iyer's 82

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Iyer made 82 off 137 deliveries with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes as Mumbai reached 208 for three in their second innings to take a handy lead of 108 runs at stumps on day three of the five-day encounter.

Inspired by Jadeja, Harsh Dubey dreams of playing for India

Inspired by Jadeja, Harsh Dubey dreams of playing for India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Harsh Dubey wants to represent India but the Vidarbha spin bowling all-rounder is in no hurry to don the national team jersey.

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The story of Prince Yadav, a swing bowler from Najafgarh, who overcame obstacles to become an IPL sensation with the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his journey from tennis ball cricket to dismissing top Indian batsmen.

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.

IPL 2026: How Debutants Hinge, Hussain Wrecked Royals

IPL 2026: How Debutants Hinge, Hussain Wrecked Royals

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

While Hinge's opening burst set the tone, Hussain ensured there was no recovery. The duo complemented each other well, building pressure and forcing mistakes.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab pressing for innings win against Odisha

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab pressing for innings win against Odisha

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Punjab rode on a solid batting display to post a massive 560 for 6 declared before reducing Odisha to 110 for 2 in their second innings on Day 3, in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Mohali on Tuesday.

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham, who made headlines by becoming the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history some years ago, announced his retirement from all forms cricket on Monday.

Salman Nizar smashes 11 sixes in 13 balls in Kerala T20

Salman Nizar smashes 11 sixes in 13 balls in Kerala T20

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Salman Nizar smashed an unprecedented 11 sixes off 13 balls including a 40-run final over

Champions RCB Primed For IPL 2026 with Depth And Firepower

Champions RCB Primed For IPL 2026 with Depth And Firepower

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Defending champions RCB head into IPL 2026 with a balanced squad, strong batting core and pace attack, aiming for back-to-back titles after their historic 2025 triumph.

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Rawat, Karn snatch three points as Bengal stare at relegation

Ranji Trophy: Rawat, Karn snatch three points as Bengal stare at relegation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Round up of the Ranji Trophy match being played across the country

Ranji Trophy round-up: Karnataka tighten noose around Assam

Ranji Trophy round-up: Karnataka tighten noose around Assam

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

A summary of the third day's play in the quarter-final matches of the Ranji Trophy.

Ranji Trophy quarters: Batsmen help Saurashtra to win in record chase

Ranji Trophy quarters: Batsmen help Saurashtra to win in record chase

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Opener Desai was well-supported by Snell Patel (72), Cheteshwar Pujara (67 not out) and Sheldon Jackson (73 not out) as Saurashtra pulled off the 372-run chase by losing just four wickets in 115.1 overs.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Yuvraj helps Punjab thrash Haryana

Ranji Trophy round-up: Yuvraj helps Punjab thrash Haryana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Punjab rode on some brilliant batting by India discard Yuvraj Singh to thrash Haryana by 120 runs in the Group B Ranji Trophy match in Patiala on Wednesday. The man-of-the-match made it count for the Mandeep Singh-led side by scoring 59 in the first innings and a brilliant 130 in the second. A summary of the action in matches across the country.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab beat Odisha by innings and 48 runs

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab beat Odisha by innings and 48 runs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Defending champions Karnataka knocked out of Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Defending champions Karnataka crashed out in the group stages of the Ranji Trophy after losing to Maharashtra by 53 runs in their final league encounter, in Pune, on Friday.

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant is closing in on a return to competitive cricket, with a BCCI fitness clearance expected by October 10, nearly two months after a foot injury sidelined him during India's England tour.

Debut at 12, vice-capt at 14: Bihar's teen prodigy shines

Debut at 12, vice-capt at 14: Bihar's teen prodigy shines

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Bihar's teenage vice-captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced his arrival in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy with a brief but explosive cameo against Arunachal Pradesh in Patna on Wednesday.

Ranji Thriller: Can Gujarat overhaul Kerala's 457?

Ranji Thriller: Can Gujarat overhaul Kerala's 457?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A resilient 72-run unbroken partnership for the eighth wicket between Jaymeet Patel and Siddharth Desai, following a commanding 148 from opener Priyank Panchal, kept Gujarat on the brink of a third Ranji Trophy final as they finished day four at 429/7 in response to Kerala's 457.

Ranji: Shreyas Iyer again struggling with back trouble

Ranji: Shreyas Iyer again struggling with back trouble

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Shreyas Iyer did not take the field for the entire duration of Day 4 in the Ranji Trophy final on Wednesday.

Duleep Trophy final: Patidar, Rathod centuries put Central in control vs South

Duleep Trophy final: Patidar, Rathod centuries put Central in control vs South

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Rajat Patidar and Yash Rathod exploited the lack of spin bowling options in South Zone ranks to craft easy-on-the-eye hundreds, taking Central Zone to a commanding 384/5 on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy final.

T20 World Cup: 'Miaan, pack your bags and come': Siraj's Emotional Comeback

T20 World Cup: 'Miaan, pack your bags and come': Siraj's Emotional Comeback

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Mohammed Siraj said he was not able to believe that he was called up to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup when he got a call from captain Suryakumar Yadav.

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders splashed the cash as they spent a record breaking Rs 25.20 to buy Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.

Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir is all set to be released by the Indian team management as the Delhi and District Cricket Association's selection committee has named him in the 16-member Delhi squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan.

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Nair tons put Karnataka in control

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Nair tons put Karnataka in control

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Robin Uthappa roared back into form with a century, while Karun Nair also cracked a brilliant hundred as the two overcame early jitters to help Karnataka reach 297 for five against Uttar Pradesh on the opening day of their quarter-final Ranji Trophy match.

How Irfan defied odds to be Mumbai's pace spearhead!

How Irfan defied odds to be Mumbai's pace spearhead!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

ISPL star Irfan Umair makes Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir

'They've Made Up Their Minds That They Won't Pick Him'

'They've Made Up Their Minds That They Won't Pick Him'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'The whole country is behind him and watching his performances. You can't ignore a guy who's done so much for India.'

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings head into IPL 2026 with a young squad, new signings like Sanju Samson and a focus on rebuilding as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's era nears its final chapter.

Suryakumar Yadav on Test Cricket Dreams and T20 Mastery

Suryakumar Yadav on Test Cricket Dreams and T20 Mastery

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav discusses his desire to play Test cricket, his challenges with the ODI format, and his comfort and mastery in T20 cricket in an exclusive interview.

Ranji Final: Bowlers star as Vidarbha take vital lead

Ranji Final: Bowlers star as Vidarbha take vital lead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Harsh Dubey strikes twice as Kerala reach 219/5 at lunch on Day 3 in Ranji final against Vidarbha

Meet Bengal's 15-YO Ranji star who surpassed Ganguly

Meet Bengal's 15-YO Ranji star who surpassed Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ankit Chatterjee, a 15-year-old left-handed batsman, made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal, becoming the youngest cricketer from the state to do so.

Vinay sends Mumbai crashing for 44 in Ranji Trophy semis

Vinay sends Mumbai crashing for 44 in Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Karnataka captain R Vinay Kumar led from the front with a six-wicket haul to send Mumbai crashing for a lowly 44 in their first innings on day one of the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. With a lead of 158 runs, Karnataka were at the receiving end in their second essay, ending the day on 10 for 2 from five overs.

How Gambhir's bold moves made India T20 champs again

How Gambhir's bold moves made India T20 champs again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An analysis of Gautam Gambhir's coaching style, highlighting his conviction, support for players, and success in white-ball cricket, while also addressing his polarising nature and the challenges he faces in longer formats.