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IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Cotterell 'salutes' Indian blind cricket team

Cotterell 'salutes' Indian blind cricket team

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Cotterell posted his pictures with the Indian players, who were seen doing the West Indian's signature celebratory step - the salute.

The one big worry for Mumbai Indians in IPL-14...

The one big worry for Mumbai Indians in IPL-14...

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

A batting line-up dotted with big power-hitters along with the best death bowlers make record five-time winners MI a formidable unit.

Kings XI likely to stick with Rahul-Kumble combo for 2021

Kings XI likely to stick with Rahul-Kumble combo for 2021

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Kings XI Punjab are likely to continue with the captain and coach combine of K L Rahul and Anil Kumble for next year despite finishing sixth in the 2020 Indian Premier League.

Lara reckons 'responsible' Pant is India's No 1 keeper

Lara reckons 'responsible' Pant is India's No 1 keeper

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Pant, who was once seen as heir apparent to Dhoni, has faced flak for his keeping skills right from the beginning of his career.

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several cricketers, including West Indian stars like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy, have opened up about their own experiences while voicing support to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

Check out Gayle's 'Butter Chicken Body'

Check out Gayle's 'Butter Chicken Body'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Universe Boss reveals his love for Indian cuisine via his quirky Instaposts.

Refreshed CSK hope for improved showing after six-day break

Refreshed CSK hope for improved showing after six-day break

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chennai will be playing four of the next five games in Dubai and Fleming said it would be helpful to settle in and try and read conditions at one ground.

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Anil -- who turns 63 on December 24 -- shared his fitness goals with Blake -- who turns 30 two days after Anil's birthday -- before the duo went sprinting at the Jamnabai Narsee school ground in Juhu.

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the fifth spot by his English counterpart Joe Root, who rose two rungs to third in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen, even as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin moved up in the bowlers' chart.

IPL: Which bowler has the best economy rate?

IPL: Which bowler has the best economy rate?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

While T20 is primarily a batsmen-dominated format, the bowlers have evolved over the years and left a mark with their clever innovations.

IPL: Pollard blitzkrieg powers Mumbai Indians past CSK

IPL: Pollard blitzkrieg powers Mumbai Indians past CSK

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Kieron Pollard singlehandedly took Mumbai Indians to an astonishing four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match in Delhi on Saturday.

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council said "cricket is nothing without diversity" as racism remained a topic of global debate following the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died last week gasping for breath as a white police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on the handcuffed man's neck, leading to violent protests across America.

'Javagal Srinath didn't get the credit he deserved'

'Javagal Srinath didn't get the credit he deserved'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Javagal Srinath played 67 Tests and 229 ODIs between 1991 and 2003, taking 236 and 315 wickets respectively. South African seamer Shaun Pollock believes the Indian never got the credit he deserved.

Star Performer: Delhi Boulted and bashed

Star Performer: Delhi Boulted and bashed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Trent Boult was Mumbai Indians's hero with the ball in the IPL final against his former team Delhi Capitals, with a match-winning spell of 3-30.

Soon, catch Tendulkar and Lara in action in T20s

Soon, catch Tendulkar and Lara in action in T20s

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

They will be joined by former players including India's Virender Sehwag, Australian Brett Lee, Sri Lankan Tillakaratne Dilshan and South Africa's Jonty Rhodes for the tournament from February 2-16 across India.

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'It was an emotional moment for me today, I went to the graveyard. I entered my home, my mother started crying as soon as she saw me. I ate home-cooked food after a long time and it was really good to be back home.'

'Pant's way of thinking has shades of Kohli and Williamson'

'Pant's way of thinking has shades of Kohli and Williamson'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Pant was appointed as the Delhi Capitals skipper following the injury to regular captain Shreyas Iyer,

Turning point: Holder proves he belongs at the top

Turning point: Holder proves he belongs at the top

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Jason Holder took 3-33 in four overs, which helped restrict Royals to a below par 154 for 6 in their 20 overs, which was easily overpowered by Sunrisers Hyderabad with eight wickets in hand and 11 deliveries to spare.

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to strike a perfect balance under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan when they open their IPL campaign against a consistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.

PICS: Morgan steers KKR to victory over Punjab Kings

PICS: Morgan steers KKR to victory over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Lara on how West Indies can get better of England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Batting legend Brian Lara believes West Indies will need to adopt a proactive approach in the upcoming three-Test series against England and consider the matches as four-day games as the visitors lack the firepower to last five days. The 51-year-old former captain said while West Indies' boast of a formidable bowling attack, their batting department is a concern, which is precisely the reason behind his statement.

Dhoni arguably the greatest captain ever: Pietersen

Dhoni arguably the greatest captain ever: Pietersen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says two-time World Cup-winning skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is arguably the greatest captain ever. India tasted huge success under Dhoni, winning the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 World Cup at home.

'Indian pacers will get lot of advantage with pink ball'

'Indian pacers will get lot of advantage with pink ball'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Islam compared the Indian pace attack to the lethal West Indian fast bowlers of the 1970s and 1980s.

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Pakistan head coach and outgoing chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has tried to justify the axing of senior players Asad Shafiq, Muhammad Aamir and Shoaib Malik for the tour of New Zealand.

Didn't think we had scope of winning the '83 final: Srikkanth

Didn't think we had scope of winning the '83 final: Srikkanth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The former chairman of selectors recalled that the Board office bearers had announced a bonus of Rs 25,000 for them for reaching the final.

IPL: How Chahal, Sundar helped Murugan Ashwin

IPL: How Chahal, Sundar helped Murugan Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The 30-year-old leg-spinner said watching Yuzvendra Chahal and Sundar bowl during RCB's thumping 82-run win over KKR a few days before helped him find the right length at the same small Sharjah ground.

Hope this hundred gives family some happiness in difficult time: Stokes

Hope this hundred gives family some happiness in difficult time: Stokes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Rajasthan rode on a blistering 107 not out by Stokes and an equally aggressive 54 by Sanju Samson to overhaul a 196-run target set by defending champions Mumbai Indians, as they registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win with 10 balls to spare in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Stokes and Sanju were sensational: Smith

Stokes and Sanju were sensational: Smith

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith was all praise Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson after the eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL match in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Turning Point: Narine's assault flattens Delhi

Turning Point: Narine's assault flattens Delhi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The West Indian left-hander did the star turn with the bat on Saturday, smashing his way to an entertaining 64 from 32 balls, with four sixes and six fours, to rally the Knight Riders after a few early wickets.

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KXIP got its campaign back on track with three consecutive wins -- over mighty Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and the KL Rahul-led side would be hoping to carry the winning momentum forward to break into top four.

Stop moaning and groaning about pitches: Sir Viv tells England

Stop moaning and groaning about pitches: Sir Viv tells England

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Richards also feels that batters need to prepare themselves for these conditions rather than complaining about the spinning conditions.

IPL: Alzarri Joseph replaces Milne for MI

IPL: Alzarri Joseph replaces Milne for MI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The 26-year-old Milne has been forced to pull out without playing a single IPL game this season.

Lance Klusener is new Afghanistan head coach

Lance Klusener is new Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Klusener was South Africa's assistant batting coach in the recently held T20 series against India.

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former New Zealand player Ian Smith reckons batting legend Vivian Richards would have been an absolute crowd pleaser in T20 cricket with franchises willing to pay more money than all the current stars like Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes put together. The West Indian, who won the 1975 and 1979 World Cup, is regarded as the most destructive batsman of his era scoring 8540 runs in 121 Tests and 6721 in 187 ODIs at a strike rate of 90 before retiring in 1991.

Teams arrive in Bhubaneswar for ODI series decider

Teams arrive in Bhubaneswar for ODI series decider

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The players along with the management staff were taken to a fortified hotel in the state capital amidst tight security by platoons of armed police force.

How Narine stayed calm to slay the Kings

How Narine stayed calm to slay the Kings

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine says he felt the pressure, but kept calm while bowling a successful final over that earned his team a two-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in the IPL in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

IPL 2020: Watch out for these batsmen!

IPL 2020: Watch out for these batsmen!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

While stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and David Warner are expected to set the stage on fire, there are other talented batsmen who want to compete with the best.