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Mon, Mar 6, 2017
Rising Pune Supergiant rope in KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab...

Wed, Mar 1, 2017
Ganguly-led CAB moves SC against Committee of Administrators

The decision was taken after state association's working committee meeting...

Mon, Feb 27, 2017
Check out IPL 10 schedule

IPLThe 10th edition of the Indian Premier League will kick-off in Hyderabad,...

Wed, Feb 22, 2017
Irfan Pathan's emotional note after IPL snub

After being missed out on earning a contract from Indian Premier League...

Tue, Feb 21, 2017
Stokes, Woakes will skip Ireland ODIs to play 14 IPL games

England's richest cricketer Ben Stokes will now skip his country's two-match...

Stokes excited about sharing dressing room with Dhoni, Smith

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who became the highest paid overseas player...

Fun numbers from IPL Auction 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives you the numbers-that-matter from the IPL auction 2017.

Mon, Feb 20, 2017
PHOTOS: How the IPL Auction panned out

England all-rounder Ben Stokes became the most expensive overseas purchase...

Azhar slams Rising Pune Supergiants for sacking Dhoni

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday slammed the Rising Pune...

TOP 10 buys at IPL Auction 2017

Eight franchises collectively spent Rs 91.15 crore to buy 66 players from a...

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

How the Indians fared in IPL auction

Daily wager's son Natarajan: From tennis ball to IPL big bucks

The little known Thangarasu Natarajan's life changed in a matter of few...

Afghanistan cricketers Nabi, Rashid create history at IPL Auction

Afghanistan cricket broke a new barrier when Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan...

England duo Stokes, Mills earn big in IPL auction

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was the costliest buy after the first round...

IPL auction could be most muted so far

Teams play safe, retain star players, total purse at Rs 148 crore versus Rs...

Sun, Feb 19, 2017
IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly along with Mumbai...

Starc pulls out of IPL, ends association with RCB

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has pulled out of this year's...

What to expect at IPL auction

There will be a strong focus on buying uncapped Indian players with eight...

Sat, Feb 18, 2017
IPL auction opens door for Ishank Jaggi

Jharkhand right-hander Ishank Jaggi has been included in the auction pool as...

Fri, Feb 17, 2017
Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Rajneesh Gupta picks the overseas stars at Monday's IPL Players auction.

Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Afghanistan's most popular players enter IPL auction

5 Afghanistan cricketers including hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman...

Till I play cricket, I will only bowl fast, says Aaron

A freak heel injury that was supposed to heal in three and half weeks took...

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

The Indian Cricket Board has incorporated strict guidelines in their 19-page...

Wed, Feb 15, 2017
'Disappointed' by IPL snub, Jaggi holds no grudges but proves a point!

He has enjoyed prime form in first class cricket this season, but despite...

Sun, Feb 12, 2017
With an eye on IPL, Pujara hopes perception about his batting will change

Being dubbed as a 'Test specialist' at times can be a bane rather than a...

Mon, Feb 6, 2017
Ishant, Morgan in top base price bracket for IPL-10 auction

India pacer Ishant Sharma, England's limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan and...

Fri, Feb 3, 2017
IPL auction: Maximum of 76 players to be bought

As many as 76 players including 28 from overseas will go under the hammer at...

Kevin Pietersen pulls out of IPL 10

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen pulled out of this year's Indian...

Thu, Feb 2, 2017
Will England's underperformance hamper their chances at IPL auction?

The visitors lost eight wickets for as many runs to suffer a dramatic slide...

Wed, Feb 1, 2017
Get ready for the IPL extravaganza from April 5

The Committee of Administrators (COA), on Wednesday, confirmed that the 10th...

Tue, Jan 31, 2017
IPL auctions: Players who will go under the hammer

The players auctions for this year's IPL is scheduled for this weekend....

Sat, Jan 21, 2017
How IPL helped improve Bhuvneshwar's death bowling skills

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar credited the Indian Premier League for his...

Tue, Jan 17, 2017
Why England's batting star Root won't play in IPL this year

England batsman Joe Root will not be available to play in the lucrative...

Mon, Jan 16, 2017
Things will move fast at BCCI under SC-appointed adminstrators: Lodha

Former Chief Justice of India Rajendra Mal Lodha, who recommended overhaul...

Lodha reforms: Changes in Andhra, Gujarat cricket associations

In the wake of the Supreme Court order on reforms in the Indian Cricket...

Thu, Jan 12, 2017
Lodha FAQs: Cooling off period for Ganguly, Shirke can't attend BCCI meet

Come June 2017, Sourav Ganguly will have to go for a compulsory 'Cooling...

Wed, Jan 4, 2017
Brijesh Patel resigns as KSCA falls in line with Lodha reforms

Karnataka State Cricket Association secretary Brijesh Patel tendered his...

Gavaskar wants Ganguly to take over as interim BCCI president

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar backed former India captain Sourav Ganguly...

I don't qualify for BCCI president's post: Ganguly

Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav...

Tue, Jan 3, 2017
BCCI reforms: Supreme Court replaces Nariman with Divan

The Supreme Court on Tuesday replaced noted jurist Fali Nariman with senior...

Mon, Jan 2, 2017
My role in BCCI is over, says Shirke after sacking

Sacked Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke on Monday...

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday removed Board of...

Will implement Lodha reforms right away: Andhra Cricket chief Gangaraju

BCCI senior vice president Gokaraju Gangaraju made it clear that his...

It's for the benefit of the game and the game will flourish: Lodha

Board of Control for Cricket(BCCI) president Anurag Thakur and secretary...

Lodha reforms: SC likely to give final order on BCCI, Thakur

The Supreme Court on Monday is likely to give the final order on the...

Fri, Dec 23, 2016
Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur conceded that...

Mon, Dec 19, 2016
Ishant, KP, Steyn among big names released ahead of IPL 10

Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, English batting star Kevin Pietersen and South...

Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Steyn rules himself out of next year's IPL

South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn will not be playing next year's...

Sat, Dec 10, 2016
KKR bowling coach Akram to skip IPL next year

Pakistan's legendary pacer Wasim Akram, who has been the bowling coach and...

Wed, Dec 7, 2016
Rohit hoping for successful IPL season next year

Indian cricketer and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, on Wednesday, said...

Fri, Nov 25, 2016
Tournament pitting IPL franchises against PSL teams in the pipeline?

'Such events will help promote peace between the two countries'

Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Lodha panel moves SC to appoint G K Pillai as BCCI observer

The apex court-appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee moved the...

Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Jayawardene replaces Ponting as Mumbai Indians coach

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the new...

Tue, Nov 8, 2016
IPL 10 may start from April 5, auctions on Feb 4: Shukla

The 10th edition of Indian Premier League may begin from April 5 next year,...

IPL 10 players auction to be held in Bengaluru next month

The Indian Premier League players' auction for season 10, which will be the...

Mon, Nov 7, 2016
IPL Governing Council Meeting on Tuesday

The IPL governing council will be meeting in the capital on Tuesday to...

Wed, Nov 2, 2016
'BCCI has written to Test staging associations as precaution'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to the five...

Justice Mudgal has not taken fee for WT20, IPL and India-NZ ODI

The Delhi High Court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal has not taken a...

Sat, Oct 29, 2016
Why MCA has no choice but to implement Lodha reforms

The Sharad Pawar-headed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has no alternative...

Wed, Oct 26, 2016
12 state bodies won't use funds till further orders: BCCI tells SC

The Board of Control for Cricket in India informed the Supreme Court on...

Mon, Oct 24, 2016
No IPL media rights deal till BCCI accepts reforms, says Lodha panel

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel asked the Board...

Sun, Oct 23, 2016
IPL broadcast rights bidding may be deferred

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, eagerly awaiting a response from...

Sat, Oct 22, 2016
BCCI writes to Lodha panel seeking clarifications on IPL rights tender process

Following the Supreme Court on Friday, the Board of Control of Cricket in...

Wed, Oct 19, 2016
MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

Spelling out practical problems it has encountered in implementing the...

Tue, Oct 18, 2016
SC defers hearing on BCCI's review plea against Lodha reforms

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Board of Control for Cricket in...

Twitter, Facebook purchase tenders for IPL media rights

The rights on offer are Indian Sub-continent Television Rights from 2018 to...

This is why Lodha panel is wrong as per BCCI...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India alleged in the Supreme Court that...

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices...

Mon, Oct 17, 2016
SC reserves order as BCCI seeks more time, clarity on Lodha reforms

Drawing continuous flak from the Supreme Court for not implementing the...

Lodha reforms: BCCI chief Thakur denies asking ICC to interfere

IMAGE: BCCI president Anurag Thakur, right, with ICC CEO Shashank Manohar....

Sat, Oct 15, 2016
How playing IPL could help the Kiwis in the ODI series

'These days you don't really go into a series not knowing anything about a...

Fri, Oct 14, 2016
Focus on Thakur's affidavit ahead of BCCI SGM

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur's affidavit,...

Wed, Oct 5, 2016
Lodha effect: BCCI still 'confused' over payments issue

In the wake of Lodha Committee report, the Board of Control for Cricket in...

Tue, Oct 4, 2016
BCCI misleading people on several key issues: Lodha panel

Taking strong exception to the Board of Control for Cricket in India...

SC reserves order on plea against CSK's ban from IPL

Subramanian Swamy, in his plea, has alleged that there are no allegations...

Mon, Oct 3, 2016
No IPL in 2017?

India may have to pull out of next year's Champions Trophy in England if the...

Fri, Sep 30, 2016
BCCI misses first deadline to implement Lodha reforms

The under-fire Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday adjourned its...

Thu, Sep 29, 2016
BCCI refunds Royals, CSK 30 percent of franchise fees

BCCI has refunded 30 percent of franchise fees paid for IPL 2016 by...

Wed, Sep 28, 2016
BCCI got full opportunity to argue recommendations: Justice Lodha

Justice Lodha said the verdict of the Supreme Court is supreme, after the...

Lodha panel moves SC seeking BCCI chief Thakur's removal

The Justice Lodha Committee on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking the...

Sun, Sep 18, 2016
BCCI declares open tender for IPL broadcast rights

The BCCI on Sunday announced an open tender process for allocating the...

Sat, Sep 3, 2016
Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

'However, to be fair, the history books will record that it was the BCCI...

Wed, Aug 31, 2016
Mini IPL in USA plans put on hold: BCCI president

BCCI president Anurag Thakur has said the Cricket Board has put on hold...

Tue, Aug 23, 2016
BCCI for transparency in awarding IPL media rights

In a bid to maintain transparency and fairness in awarding the lucrative IPL...

Sun, Aug 21, 2016
BCCI get into a huddle over Compliance Report on Lodha reforms

The Working Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India will meet...

Sat, Aug 6, 2016
Lodha reforms: Katju to hand over first interim report to BCCI

Former Supreme Court Justice Markandey Katju has already prepared a first...

Mon, Jul 11, 2016
Shami pockets a cool 2.2 crore for putting Team India ahead of IPL

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been paid a compensation of over Rs 2.2...

Tue, Jul 5, 2016
DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association will disburse its entire IPL...

Fri, Jul 1, 2016
How IPL is adding to player burnout...

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has urged cricket's governing body to help...

Thu, Jun 30, 2016
SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

A marathon session of over a dozen hearings on implementation of Justice...

Fri, Jun 24, 2016
BCCI to hold mini IPL in September overseas

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold a shortened version of...

Thu, Jun 23, 2016
IPL 9: How the players fared on and off the field

Indian Premier League 2016 gave the cricket lovers many memorable moments to...

Fri, Jun 17, 2016
Sran attributes recent success to action tweak, IPL

India's up and coming pacer Barinder Sran attributes his good showing in the...

Tue, Jun 14, 2016
'Virat has decided to become the world's best athlete'

Virat Kohli is arguably the fittest Indian cricketer around, but that is not...

Fri, Jun 10, 2016
Coming soon... IPL-style tournament in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu cricket association conducted formal bid process to select 8...

Wed, Jun 1, 2016
Virat Kohli is Most Valuable Player of IPL 9

With a MVPI of 1128 the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain has set records...

Tue, May 31, 2016
Virat-Warner open for this IPL All-Stars XI

Even as the dust settles down on IPL 9, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com presents...

Here's how Vijay Mallya enjoyed RCB's final

In a rare appearance since shifting base to the United Kingdom, troubled...

'Inspirational character' Warner led Sunrisers from the front'

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman has lauded the captaincy of David...

Mon, May 30, 2016
Kohli special blend of consistency, power: Hayden

Former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden has heaped praise on Virat Kohli,...

Gavaskar picks leg-spinner Chahal as best young talent of IPL-9

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has picked young leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal...

IPL trophy will be at top along with World Cup wins: Yuvraj

His wait to lift an IPL crown finally over, Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman...

The numbers that shaped IPL 2016

IPL 9 was not just about unfancied Sunrisers Hyderabad's triumph, Virat...

IPL Final: The four major turning points...

Sunrisers Hyderabad won their maiden Indian Premier League trophy. Even as...

'Bhuvi is in and out of the Indian team, but is a world-class bowler'

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner has said the just-concluded IPL's...

'David Warner is a born winner and that rubs off on others'

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has lauded David Warner for his...

IPL PHOTOS: Agony for Royal Challengers, ecstasy for Sunrisers

It was a tale of contrasting emotions as curtains came down on the ninth...

It's time to fix the IPL!

The IPL has produced more controversies in its short lifespan than any other...

Great performance from the team...we came back strongly: Yuvraj

Having won twin world titles, it was Yuvraj Singh's first IPL triumph and he...

'Had I stayed with AB a little longer, it would have been different'

Virat Kohli was dignity personified in defeat but did admit that he did not...

How SRH's skipper Warner plans to celebrate IPL victory...

Victorious Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner with all humility hailed...

Sun, May 29, 2016
IPL 9 Final: How RCB, Sunrisers got there!

Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating look at the routes RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad...

PHOTOS: Sunrisers Hyderabad outclass RCB to win IPL 9

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers put up an incredible performance to ruin Virat...

Will Warner overtake Kohli in final to finish as IPL MVP?

In-form Virat Kohli leads the MVP rankings in the IPL with a MVPI of 1062...

There is similarity of approach between me and Warner: Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli is expecting an...

Sat, May 28, 2016
'Virat Kohli is world's best batsman'

Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson has heaped praise on in-form India's...

Revealed! Mini IPL likely to be held in the U.S. in September

In their bid to cash in on the popularity of IPL among Indian diaspora,...

Getting marauding Virat, other RCB batsmen out is a task: Bhuvi

Their pace attack has been the most fearsome this IPL season but Sunrisers...

It's Kohli vs Warner as RCB, SRH eye maiden IPL title

Virat Kohli's inspirational leadership for Royal Challengers Bangalore will...

IPL PHOTOS: Warner powers Sunrisers into maiden final

Skipper David Warner produced a majestic 93 as he single-handedly led...

Fri, May 27, 2016
I will be worried to bowl at Kohli: Wasim Akram

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram is also in the awe of India's run...

Tendulkar reveals the secret of Kohli's success

Sachin Tendulkar feels the secret of India's No.1 batsman Virat Kohli's...

Thu, May 26, 2016
Warner lauds bowlers, fielders after KKR demolition

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner credited his bowlers and fielders...

IPL Qualifier 2: Will Gujarat Lions roar against Sunrisers?

Gujarat Lions will have to fight off the fiery pacers of the Sunrisers...

Should Pakistan players be allowed to play in the IPL?

Have your say in the poll below.

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers knock KKR out, seal Qualifier 2 berth

Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a clinical performance to seal their place in...

Wed, May 25, 2016
Selectors must keep an eye on Kuldeep Yadav: Gavaskar

Impressed with Kuldeep Yadav's performance in the ongoing Indian Premier...

Kohli declares AB the 'best in the world'

India's batting superstar and RCB captain was full of praise for AB de...

First Look: Nehra undergoes knee surgery in London

Veteran India seamer Ashish Nehra underwent a surgery to treat a 'high-grade...

Why making the IPL final is 'a great honour' for AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers played a match-winning knock of 79 not out from just 47 balls...

ICC chief Abbas wants BCCI to consider Pak players for IPL

International Cricket Council President Zaheer Abbas has said that he would...

IPL 9: Memorable moments from week 6

Virat Kohli, with the IPL final left to play, could become the first batman...

Injured Nehra to undergo knee surgery

Veteran India seamer Ashish Nehra will soon undergo a surgery to treat a...

Tue, May 24, 2016
Will Virat Kohli eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier?

With Virat Kohli set to eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier, Rajneesh Gupta...

IPL PHOTOS: AB de Villiers takes Royal Challengers into final

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Lions by four wickets to enter the...

'I believe the doosra can't be bowled without a bit of kink'

Rookie off-spinner Jayant Yadav, who is set for his maiden India tour of...

'Very few people knew me before the IPL'

'I was a nobody two months ago. Now people want to see me play for India.'...

KKR start as favourites against Sunrisers in IPL Eliminator

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look to assert their...

Mon, May 23, 2016
It is important not to get arrogant or rude, says in-form Kohli

Virat Kohli has stressed that it is pertinent to stay grounded and remain...

With momentum on their side, confident RCB face Gujarat for final berth

Powered by in-form, inspirational leader in Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers...

How IPL has helped Quinton De Kock...

"I haven't had many opportunities in T20 to play spin but in IPL I have...

The IPL has become boring!

For days now, the fan has sat in front of the telly every night hoping to...

Sun, May 22, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: RCB seal second spot by crushing Delhi

Royal Challengers Bangalore grabbed an impressive second spot in the IPL...

IPL PHOTOS: Pathan, Narine take Knight Riders into play-offs

Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav sizzled with the ball as two-time champions...

Sat, May 21, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat Lions outclass Mumbai to qualify for play-offs

Debutants Gujarat Lions became the first team to confirm a play-off berth...

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni's last-over heroics helps Pune avoid last place

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni single-handedly scripted Rising Pune...

KKR desperately need a win to stay afloat in IPL

Facing early elimination, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders need to...

Another Kohli show on the cards as RCB clash with Delhi

Bangalore have been on a roll with skipper Virat Kohli enjoying one of the...

What IPL teams need to do to qualify for the play-offs

Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at each team's chances of making it to last four.

Another sexism scandal in store for Chris Gayle?

Chris Gayle has fanned the flames of sexism scandal again in an interview.

'Absence of Nehra hurt us'

Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Eoin Morgan said absence of paceman Ashish Nehra...

IPL PHOTOS: Nair, Brathwaite keep Delhi's play-off hopes alive

Karun Nair kept Delhi Daredevils' slender hopes of qualifying for the...

Fri, May 20, 2016
When Finch asked Kohli to stop 'embarrassing' batsmen...

As Kohli continues to score loads of runs, Gujarat Lion's Aaron Finch took...

Mumbai, Gujarat clash in a must-win encounter

Nothing but a win will keep their play-off hopes alive as defending...

Pune Supergiants, Kings XI fight for pride in their last IPL 9 game

Their pride bruised following disastrous campaigns, Kings XI Punjab and...

Why Shreyas Iyer has failed to deliver...

Ahead of their must-win encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Raipur on...

Thu, May 19, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Smith, Raina take Gujarat closer to play-offs

Dwayne Smith starred with the ball before Suresh Raina struck a sublime half...

Apple CEO Tim Cook enjoys IPL game in Kanpur

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook got a taste of the IPL cricket tournament during the...

Nehra out of IPL with hamstring injury, doubts on future

Sunrisers Hyderabad were dealt a huge blow as senior left-arm pacer Ashish...

Harbhajan's wish list: Dravid as India coach, Zaheer bowling coach

Senior India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday said former captain...

IPL: Daredevils face Sunrisers in do-or-die match

Faced with a do-or-die situation, the inconsistent Delhi Daredevils will...

'I am lucky that I don't have to bowl at Gayle, Virat and AB'

Royal Challengers Bangalore batting has been on fire with captain Virat...

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli's fourth ton helps Bangalore move up to second

Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Kings XI Punjab by 82 runs via D/L...

Wed, May 18, 2016
Felt like I got hit on the face with a truck: Bailey

Australia's George Bailey felt like he was "hit on the face with a truck"...

Kings XI's Stoinis joins growing list of Aussies returning from IPL

A day after Kings XI Punjab'sGlenn Maxwell was sent home due to a side...

Raina returns as Lions hope to roar against Kolkata

Suresh Raina's return could not have been better-timed as Gujarat Lions,...

I want to be a monk living in a civil world: Kohli

India's star batsman Virat Kohli says he has not batted better than the last...

A Young Guns XI from IPL 9

Season 9 of the IPL has seen many youngsters punch above their weight. Some...

IPL PHOTOS: Pune dampen Delhi's hopes in rain-hit match

Adam Zampa and Ashok Dinda claimed three wickets each as Rising Pune...

Tue, May 17, 2016
'Losing Maxwell a big blow for Kings XI Punjab'

Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar on Tuesday said losing Glenn Maxwell at...

Yuvraj is my idol, says MI all-rounder Krunal Pandya

Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Krunal Pandya is a big fan of swashbuckling...

Gayle makes ultimate comparison: Virat-AB are like Batman-Superman

Simply blown away by their pyrotechnics, West Indies left-hander Chris Gayle...

'Fans can see a big one coming from Gayle'

After a string of low scores, Chris Gayle has finally found some form in the...

Kohli set to play vs KXIP despite split webbing

Enjoying one of the best phases in his career so far, Royal Challengers...

IPL campaign ends for Punjab's Maxwell

The hard-hitting 27-year-old becomes the fifth Australia player to leave the...

Bumrah is ready to play Test cricket, says Ponting

Australia's two-time World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting feels that...

IPL 9: The best performances from Week 5

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com picks five performances that took spectators'...

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers shine again as RCB down KKR

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers continued their sparkling show with the bat...

Mon, May 16, 2016
'Now I believe more in my ability to hit sixes'

Virat Kohli, who has scored three centuries in the ongoing ninth edition of...

What is Ajinkya Rahane's batting success mantra?

The shortest format may have resulted in change of batting philosophy for...

IPL MVP Rankings: Will AB de Villiers catch up with Kohli?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji analyse the players' performance...

With playoffs spot on radar, Delhi must return to winning ways vs Pune

A determined Delhi Daredevils will make another push to stay in the hunt to...

Rs 100 million worth IPL tickets sold in Rajkot

The Gujarat Lions-RCB game -- featuring Virat's magnificent century --...

I'll hit six sixes again, roars Yuvraj Singh

A cancer survivor and a World Cup hero, India batsman Yuvraj Singh gave some...

Sun, May 15, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Krunal Pandya keeps Mumbai alive with a huge win vs Delhi

Young batsman Krunal Pandya produced a blinder of an innings scoring 86 runs...

PHOTOS: Sunrisers all but through, Kings XI eliminated

Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a solid batting performance to beat Kings XI...

PHOTOS: Suresh Raina blessed with a baby girl

Suresh Raina, on Sunday, became a father after his wife Priyanka Chaudhary...

Will KKR seal play-offs berth against mighty RCB batting?

Royal Challengers Bangalore will stand in the way of two-time former...

IPL: What teams need to do to qualify for play-offs

The ninth edition of the Indian Premier League is approaching the business...

Here's why Fleming calls D/L method 'rubbish'

Rising Pune Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming termed the ICC approved rule...

IPL PHOTOS: Yusuf powers KKR in rain-hit game, Pune ousted

Kolkata Knight Riders spinners dominated to reduce Rising Pune Supergiants...

Sat, May 14, 2016
How does one bowl against Kohli and de Villiers...

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Chris Gayle may have flopped one more time but...

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers slam centuries as RCB demolish Gujarat

AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli jointly orchestrated a mayhem by scoring...

IPL: Sunrisers face resurgent Kings XI with eye on play-offs

Table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to quickly bounce back from the...

IPL: Delhi eye play-offs as Mumbai look to salvage erratic campaign

Back in the top half of the league table after a convincing win over...

'A quality spinner does well irrespective of what the surface is'

Not in a mood to blame the surface for his spinners inability to make a mark...

'The most important thing in IPL is to convert a good start'

Sunrisers Hyderabad wicket keeper-batsman Naman Ojha has said a batsman who...

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical Punjab ease past holders Mumbai

Kings XI Punjab put the brakes on their summer of discontent as they notched...

Fri, May 13, 2016
Fleming backs under-fire Dhoni despite Pune's sorry campaign

Rising Pune Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming said several factors...

Will Dhoni's men derail KKR's campaign?

Rising Pune Supergiants will stand in the way of Kolkata Knight Riders's...

IPL: Royal Challengers in a must-win situation

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to outgun title-contenders, Gujarat...

Thu, May 12, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Delhi ease past Hyderabad, move up to third

Delhi Daredevils produced an all-round effort and defeated Sunrisers...

'Dhoni has his reasons for not making Ashwin bowl his full quota'

Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Simon Katich feels that a hughly...

I wasn't abused by Preity Zinta: Sanjay Bangar

Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar dismissed reports that claimed he was...

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Mumbai Indians seek to maintain momentum against Kings XI Punjab.

Flexible batting line-up didn't work for RCB

RCB had stressed on flexible batting line-up, which did not click due to the...

Why Mumbai's Krunal Pandya was left 'surprised' at the end...

Mumbai Indians' Krunal Pandya said he was surprised to have won the Man of...

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians ease past RCB to stay in the hunt

Kieron Pollard and Jos Buttler's late assault helped Mumbai Indians keep...

Wed, May 11, 2016
Sehwag on why he rates Kohli as the 'most dangerous batsman'

Former India opener Virender Sehwag offers a straight bat on the best...

A Non-Playing XI from IPL 9!

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com comes up with a pretty strong playing eleven from...

Daredevils need something special to check Sunrisers' march

Delhi Daredevils, looking to get back to winning ways after two straight...

IPL PHOTOS: Hyderabad end Pune's knockout qualification hopes

Despite a superb six-wicket haul by leg-spinner Adam Zampa, Rising Pune...

Tue, May 10, 2016
Reforms will not pull you back: Supreme Court tells BCCI

Reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India will not pull the...

IPL 9: Winners... in a lost cause!

Most of these incredible performances came against one team -- the Gujarat...

How Mumbai Indians bowlers plan to stop Kohli & Co.

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya said his team's focus against Royal...

'Srinivasan was honest enemy, Manohar is backstabber'

Aditya Verma, the petitioner in IPL spot-fixing case, has termed outgoing...

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

Meanwhile, commentator Danny Morrison, who wore a red turban and a fake...

Will Royal Challengers Bangalore keep their winning momentum?

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to take the confidence from...

IPL: Can RCB make playoffs? Yes, says Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal termed his team's...

IPL: Hogg reprimanded for using inappropriate language

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Brad Hogg received an official reprimand by...

IPL: RCB edge past Kings XI Punjab in thriller

Murali Vijay's captain knock went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore...

Mon, May 9, 2016
IPL 9: 5 memorable moments from Week 4

Featuring Yusuf Pathan, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Ashish...

Father-to-be Raina finally gets a break in IPL!

Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina, the only cricketer to have played each...

Dhoni's underperforming Pune face gigantic task against Sunrisers

It will be a battle for survival for struggling Rising Pune Supergiants when...

IPL MVP Rankings: Kohli maintains healthy lead over Warner

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji analyse IPL performances in Rediff.com's...

Fresh wicket gave Lions the edge, says Chawla

Kolkata Knight Riders leg-spinner Piyush Chawla said Gujarat Lions got the...

Like veteran Nehra, Praveen Kumar eyes India comeback...

Gujarat Lions were pleasantly surprised to see a seaming track on offer at...

Sun, May 8, 2016
IPL: Gujarat outclass KKR to return to winning ways

Dinesh Karthik led the way with a fluent half-century while Praveen Kumar...

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers thump Mumbai Indians by 85 runs to go top

Ashish Nehra produced a sensational spell of pace bowling after Shikhar...

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

Desperate to get their campaigns back on track, the two bottom placed teams...

IPL PHOTOS: All-round Stoinis helps Punjab shock Delhi

Kings XI Punjab bowlers displayed exceptional death bowling skills as they...

Sat, May 7, 2016
Kohli is playing like a machine: Adam Zampa

Rising Pune Supergiants leg-spinner Adam Zampa, on Saturday, said that...

Why Kohli's second century is 'sweeter'

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said that his match-winning...

Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's record!

Virat Kohli has managed to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record in the Indian...

Don't want to take anything lightly, says Gambhir

Last season's early elimination still fresh in his mind, Kolkata Knight...

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli's ton helps Bangalore ease past Pune

Captain Virat Kohli smashed his second century of the season in a...

'Every Sunrisers player is clear about his role in the team'

Placed reasonably well at the halfway mark of the ongoing IPL, Sunrisers...

IPL: Knight Riders look to hunt down struggling Lions

ujarat Lions face the challenging task of gathering themselves and bounce...

Reason behind Gujarat Lions's 3 back-to-back losses...

Gujarat Lions' all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said his team has lacked in...

IPL: Mumbai Indians take on formidable Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians will look to continue their rampaging run when they take on...

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers hand Lions a third straight defeat

Shikhar Dhawan struck an unbeaten 47 after a clinical display by his bowling...

Fri, May 6, 2016
RCB looking to see Rahane's 'back as quickly as possible'

Five losses in seven matches have left his side at the bottom of the Indian...

Can't control if someone chooses to do wrong: Kohli on match-fixing

India's Test captain Virat Kohli is of the opinion that despite putting any...

Delhi aim to bounce back vs struggling Kings XI

After a below-par effort against Pune Supergiants, the Delhi Darevils will...

Kohli's RCB & Dhoni's Pune face-off in a do-or-die battle

It will be a battle of survival for the two national captains as Virat...

Finisher Rahane hits the winning runs...

While it is generally his captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who has made this...

IPL 9: The captains in command

David Warner, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina and...

Thu, May 5, 2016
Fit-again Yuvraj set to play against Gujarat Lions

Veteran batsman Yuvraj Singh has recovered from an ankle injury and is...

Kohli-Tendulkar comparison unfair, says Yuvraj

Yuvraj Singh feels Virat Kohli is the best batsman of this generation, but...

IPL PHOTOS: Pune outclass Delhi to keep hopes alive

Ajinkya Rahane steered Rising Pune Supergiants home with an unbeaten...

KKR rope in Boucher as wicket-keeping consultant

He will join his former Proteas team mate and close friend Jacques Kallis...

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

Former Indian team captain Bishan Singh Bedi and ex-cricketer Kirti Azad on...

Why chinaman bowlers fit the bill in IPL 9

Former India spinner Murali Kartik assesses the spinning scene in IPL9.

Kallis cautions KKR against 2015-like slip up

Kolkata Knight Riders may be having a good time in the ongoing IPL season,...

Does IPL give more visibility to domestic talent than Ranji Trophy?

Kings XI Punjab spinner Axar Patel believes the IPL is a great opportunity...

SPOTTED! SRK, AbRam bond over cricket...

Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan showered flying kisses to fans off the pitch as...

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions return to winning ways?

Gujarat Lions will have their task cut out when they lock horns with...

IPL: The overs that brought the downfall of Kings XI Punjab

'Russell did well in the fielding and ran me out, we lost three wickets in...

We bowled like champions, says KKR's Russell

His four-wicket haul guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a seven-run win over...

Wed, May 4, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Russell stars as Knight Riders regain top spot

Andre Russell returned with a four-wicket haul to guide Kolkata Knight...

BCCI discharging public function, subject to rule of law, SC told

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not doing any business...

'There is no strategy in IPL...it is about the momentum'

Rising Pune Supergiants all-rounder Rajat Bhatia has said no side can do...

Why Gujarat Lions coach Hodge is a worried man!

Gujarat Lions coach Brad Hodge claimed there are quite a few 'areas of...

Kohli still leads IPL's MVP rankings but Warner closing in

Although Virat has scored 47 more runs, Warner's strike rate of 168.6, which...

Will Rising Pune Supergiants's bowling deliver against Daredevils?

A supremely confident Delhi Daredevils return to their den and have a...

Amla set to join Kings XI as Shaun Marsh's replacement

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has reportedly been roped in by Kings XI...

IPL 9's Dream Team at the half-way stage

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com picks his best eleven on performances from the...

I just played my natural game, says Rishabh Pant

Delhi Daredevils batsman Rishabh Pant, who made his maiden IPL half century...

Tue, May 3, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Opener Pant blasts Delhi to victory

India's Under-19 star Rishabh Pant struck a brilliant half-century to power...

IPL: High-flying KKR hoping to maintain momentum against Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders are back in familiar home conditions but can...

New record for Kohli! Indian batsman with most T20 runs

When the Royal Challengers captain got to 37 during his innings of 52, he...

Kohli recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Rahane for Arjuna

India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli has been recommended for the Rajiv...

Yusuf Pathan counters Gavaskar over 'Popatwadi attack' comment

He led the Kolkata Knight Riders' successful chase with his batting heroics...

IPL 9: 7 memorable moments from Week 3

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com lists seven memorable moments from the week...

Mon, May 2, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Yusuf, Russell muscle KKR to win against RCB

Yusuf Pathan and Andre Russell launched an incredible counter-attack after...

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions end home campaign on winning note?

The shocking loss to Kings XI Punjab in their last match, notwithstanding,...

Now, Kings XI's Shaun Marsh joins list of IPL casualties

Kings XI Punjab's bid to remain in contention for the play-off berth in the...

Bailey to replace du Plessis in Pune Supergiants' squad

Rising Pune Supergiants have roped in former Australia captain George Bailey...

IPL: Kaushik reprises Adams's frog-in-blender action

India's Shivil Kaushik has emerged as the proud heir to the South African...

SPOTTED! Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakhri at IPL match

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, watched captain Rohit Sharma lead by example...

Another blow for Pune, Steven Smith ruled out of IPL

Rising Pune Supergiants, who have been struggling in the Indian Premier...

Axar's performance was incredible, says Vijay

Kings XI Punjab's new captain Murli Vijay has termed left-arm spinner Axar...

IPL: Jadeja reprimanded for showing dissent

Gujarat Lions all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been reprimanded by the match...

Sun, May 1, 2016
Teammates Harbhajan, Rayudu involved in heated exchange of words

Mumbai Indians' match against Rising Pune Supergiants at the Maharashtra...

IPL PHOTOS: Brilliant Rohit propels Mumbai Indians to second spot

Captain Rohit Sharma continued to lead by example as a thoroughly...

IPL PHOTOS: Axar takes hat-trick as Punjab stun leaders Gujarat

Axar Patel did the star turn as laggards Kings XI Punjab rode on the...

IPL: Will Kolkata Knight Riders move up to second spot?

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to earn two valuable points and move...

Australia's Marsh out of IPL with side strain

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will return home from the Indian Premier League...

We are balanced now: Warner on Sunrisers Hyderabad

All praise for both his batsmen and bowlers, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain...

RCB will bounce back, says KL Rahul

Four defeats in six games notwithstanding, Royals Challengers Bangalore...

IPL PHOTOS: Warner powers Hyderabad to victory against RCB

David Warner slammed a whirlwind 50-ball 92 to set up a comfortable 15-run...

Sat, Apr 30, 2016
3 main reasons why KKR lost to Daredevils

Our spinners were nullified today, says Robin Uthappa.

Delhi Daredevils's Amit Mishra reprimanded

Delhi Daredevils leg-spinner Amit Mishra was reprimanded by the Match...

IPL PHOTOS: Brathwaite's all-round show lifts Delhi to victory against KKR

Young batsman Karun Nair and debutant Sam Billings batted with lot of...

It's happy dressing room, gushes Brathwaite

With Delhi Daredevils surprising one and all with their consistent show in...

Kings XI axe Miller as captain, Vijay named new skipper

Struggling Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab, on Saturday,...

IPL: Struggling Punjab face uphill task against table toppers Gujarat Lions

Punjab are lying at the bottom of the table with only one win from six...

IPL: Time is running out for Dhoni's Supergiants

The Pune outfit is presently languishing at the sixth spot in the eight-team...

PHOTOS: Lions stay on top after last-ball win over Supergiants

Openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum provided the perfect platform as...

Fri, Apr 29, 2016
IPL 9's roll call of retired-hurt

Following Rising Pune Supergiants batsman Faf du Plessis's exit, Aruneel...

Kotla to host IPL Eliminator, second Qualifier instead of Eden

Visakhapatnam to be common main venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune...

'We have got ideas to stop Kohli, De Villiers'

The destructive show of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers during their first...

'Kings XI Punjab not willing to play in Dharamsala'

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) said Kings XI Punjab are not...

'My role is to come at the back end and finish games'

Kieron Pollard answered his critics in style by destroying Kolkata Knight...

'Superb Pollard can make any opposition jittery'

Mumbai Indians assistant coach Robin Singh feels that a player like Kieron...

IPL: Daredevils look to avenge defeat to Knight Riders

A steadily improving Delhi Daredevils look all set to challenge the might of...

Will Sunrisers Hyderabad bounce back against RCB?

Their winning momentum punctured after a loss to Rising Pune Supergiants,...

Thu, Apr 28, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Rohit helps Mumbai do the 'double' over Kolkata

Rohit Sharma played a captain's knock and struck an unbeaten 68, while...

Fractured finger puts Du Plessis out of IPL, Khawaja comes in

Rising Pune Supergiants were dealt a telling blow as star batsman Faf du...

'For me T20 is just about slamming and bashing the ball'

McCullum has brought a lot of excitement to the game and now as part of the...

Will Rising Pune Supergiants tame Gujarat Lions?

Rising Pune Supergiants now face an uphill task of taming the rampaging...

The other side of Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli visits old-age home in Pune.

How Chris Morris's best T20 knock was 'upsetting'

"It probably was my best innings in T20 cricket. But it was upsetting that...

How tennis ball helped pacer Bumrah perfect art of bowling yorkers

Playing tennis-ball cricket in his formative years has helped him bowl his...

IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat survive Morris' scare to edge past Delhi

Chris Morris' brilliant unbeaten knock of 82 went in vain as Gujarat Lions...

Wed, Apr 27, 2016
'Knight Riders has allowed its players to make mistakes...'

Gautam Gambhir has said Kolkata Knight Riders' trust with its players once...

IPL: Unpredictable Mumbai Indians face table toppers KKR in high-profile clash

The odds are in favour of table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders as they square...

IPL: Jordan replaces Starc at RCB, Taylor comes in for Malinga at MI

Mumbai Indians have called up West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor to...

Would not prefer IPL being shifted from India: Kumble

Former Indian skipper Anil Kumble said that he was not in favour of shifting...

Why Gambhir is not thinking of India comeback

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels Gautam Gambhir looks good for a...

Meet Pune Supergiants' two Ashwins

It is a treat to watch them bowl in tandem. Ironically, they also share the...

'Rusty' Nehra says he will get better as he plays more games

Having returned to the team after recovering from injury, Sunrisers...

No IPL matches in Maharashtra in May, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected plea of the Mumbai Cricket...

IPL: Pune's Dinda relieved to finally end winless run

Rising Pune Supergiants' Ashok Dinda expressed relief after the team's win...

IPL PHOTOS: Pune begin road to recovery with win over Hyderabad

Rising Pune Supergiants brought their stuttering IPL campaign back on track...

Tue, Apr 26, 2016
'Gujarat has many match-winners, making it hard for opponents'

New outfit Gujarat Lions have witnessed a dream start to their debut Indian...

Bowling is our strength, says Sunrisers' Henriques

They might have chased down some tricky targets to notch up three successive...

Run-machine Kohli leads MVP rankings in IPL 9

Virat Kohli's golden run with the bat in IPL sees him lead the MVP rankings...

Maxwell concedes his Kings were ordinary in bowling and fielding

Disappointed after his side's fifth defeat in six matches this IPL season,...

Chris Jordan all set to join RCB in place of Mitchell Starc

England all-rounder Chirs Jordan is set to replace the injured Mitchell...

IPL 9: Delhi Daredevils host Gujarat Lions in a clash for supremacy

It will be a test of character and battle for supremacy when Delhi...

Mumbai Indians want to carry the momentum forward

'All games from here are important for us'

Miller skips post-match presentation after another embarrassing loss

Kings XI Punjab skipper David Miller gave the post-match presentation...

Mon, Apr 25, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians win easy as Punjab's poor run continues

Parthiv Patel shone with a breezy 58-ball 81 and powered Mumbai Indians to a...

IPL 9: 6 memorable moments from Week 2

Featuring Virat, Suryakant Yadav, Mustafizur Rehman, David Warner, AB,...

It wasn't good to put padded legs on table: Russell on Samuels

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell said it "wasn't good" on compatriot...

Why Laxman won't take Dhoni's Pune lightly

Notwithstanding Rising Pune Supergiants' poor run in IPL-9, Sunrisers...

'No one has the right to ask me about Anushka'

Virat Kohli may have patched up with girlfriend Anushka Sharma, but repeated...

We would have chased even 200 against RCB: Smith

Gujarat Lions opening batsman Dwayne Smith says they would have faced no...

IPL: Marsh receives official warning

Kings XI Punjab batsman Shaun Marsh has received an official warning and...

Resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad start as favourites against Rising Pune Supergiants

On a roll after three consecutive wins, a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad will...

How KKR's Suryakumar gamble paid off

Gautam Gambhir said it was a big gamble to push Suryakumar Yadav up the...

Mr and Mrs Dhoni and their love for dogs

It's not just Dhoni but his wife, Sakshi, is also an animal lover.

Why Dhoni is disappointed with his bowlers...

Pune Supergiants skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed his bowlers and said...

Sun, Apr 24, 2016
PHOTOS: Suryakumar takes KKR over the line in thrilling win over Pune

Ajinkya Rahane cracked a superb half-century to power Rising Pune...

'Was not thinking about the century, just wanted to hit good areas'

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli smashed his maiden T20...

IPL PHOTOS: Lions win despite Kohli's maiden T20 ton

Star batsman Virat Kohli's maiden T20 hundred went in vain as Gujarat Lions...

IPL: Miller believes Kings XI Punjab are 100pc still in the hunt

They might be at the bottom of the heap but Kings XI Punjab skipper David...

Mumbai will look to end slump against laggards Kings XI Punjab

Even as they struggle to find the winning formula, laggards Kings XI Punjab...

One good partnership is key in IPL: Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner feels the key to winning matches in...

Pietersen ruled out of IPL 9 due to calf injury

In a major blow to Rising Pune Supergiants' bid to salvage their campaign in...

Sat, Apr 23, 2016
PHOTOS: Warner, Mustafizur star in victory over Kings XI

David Warner played another blazing knock smashing 31-ball 59 runs to power...

'Players have stood up and produced performances that was needed'

Delhi Daredevils defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians by 10 runs to...

IPL PHOTOS: Clinical Delhi ease past holders Mumbai

Delhi Daredevils defeated Mumbai Indians by 10 runs in their IPL match at...

Pietersen's injury a 'blessing in disguise' for Dhoni?

Rising Pune Supergiants' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that his...

Rendezvous with batting superstars Kohli & AB

Two of the world's best batsmen- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are on top...

Dhoni's Pune eye revival at home against KKR

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be eager to break the sequence of reverses and get...

Will Gujarat Lions get back to winning ways against RCB?

Gujarat Lions would be looking to get back to winning ways when they lock...

IPL: RCB skipper Kohli fined Rs 12 lakh

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has been fined Rs 12 lakh...

Some people trying to destroy brand IPL, says Shukla

The Indian Premier League has emerged as a global sports brand, but some...

IPL PHOTOS: Kohli, de Villiers take Bangalore past Pune

Captain Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers smashed brisk half centuries to guide...

Fri, Apr 22, 2016
'Dravid has done a magnificent job with youngsters throughout India'

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard lavished praise on Delhi Daredevils...

'Mumbai Indians are a good side but the momentum is with Delhi'

Back on track with two successive wins after a poor start to the ninth...

In-form Daredevils pose huge challenge to wayward Mumbai Indians

On a roll after a poor start, Delhi Daredevils will look to complete a...

IPL: It was a bad day for our batsmen, concedes Gujarat's Tambe

Gujarat Lions, who enjoyed three consecutive victories in the tournament...

MCA moves SC against shifting of IPL matches from Maharashtra

The Mumbai Cricket Association has moved the Supreme Court against the...

IPL: Sunrisers upbeat ahead of clash against struggling Kings XI

Back to their winning ways after sucessive victories, a rejuvenated...

VOTE: Should the IPL be held outside India?

The BCCI may host next season's IPL outside India.

PHOTOS: The IPL's most passionate fans

The IPL wouldn't have been the success it is had it not been for the fans in...

RCB add 'mystery' to their bowling attack with Tabraiz Shamsi call-up

Shamsi has been roped in to replace injured Samuel Badree

Thu, Apr 21, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Bhuvneshwar, Warner help Hyderabad demolish Gujarat

David Warner's power-packed performance complemented by excellent death...

RCB spinner Badree ruled out of IPL with injury

Royal Challengers Bangalore's West Indian recruit Samuel Badree has been...

Kings' announcement of Dharamsala as venue puzzles BCCI, HPCA

There seems to be no end to confusion with regards to shift of Kings XI...

Don't link IPL with drought situation, says Yuvraj

India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Thurday said the Indian Premier League...

BCCI considering moving next year's IPL out of India

The IPL has been rocked by one controversy after another from its inception...

Rohit relishes 'problem of plenty' in Mumbai Indians camp

The Mumbai Indians seem to script a similar story from the last two Indian...

Pune, RCB will be looking to outwit each other

Dhoni has to ponder over both the batting and bowling departments of his team.

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Not Out! is a brilliant analysis of the IPL that explains why it alternates...

Wed, Apr 20, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Rohit, Pollard help Mumbai ease past RCB

Rohit Sharma laid the foundation with a stylish half-century as Mumbai...

'Shikhar's form is not a worry for Sunrisers Hyderabad'

Sunrisers Hyderabad's mentor VVS Laxman has said that opening batsman...

Problems related to IPL affect the franchises: Preity Zinta

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta feels that every year problems related...

BCCI appoints Rahul Johri as its Chief Executive Officer

Johri, who last served as Discovery Networks Asia Pacific's Executive...

HC allows BCCI to hold May 1 IPL match in Pune

The Bombay high court, on Wednesday, permitted Board of Control for Cricket...

Need to work more on my bowling as I get older: Steyn

He is regarded as one of the best fast bowlers of the modern era. Extreme...

Red-hot Gujarat Lions face Sunrisers Hyderabad

Unbeaten in all the three games they have played so far in the tournament,...

VOTE: The IPL's hottest cheerleaders

You pick the cheerleaders' team you like best.

Kohli's instructions to Sarfaraz on how to bat in IPL...

Young Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Sarfaraz Khan on Tuesday revealed...

Why Mumbai Indians have made such a poor start in IPL 9

'The challenge is that we start the next game well and are able to play 40...

Tue, Apr 19, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Uthappa blasts fifty as KKR thrash Kings XI Punjab

Robin Uthappa smashed his way to a quickfire half-century as Kolkata Knight...

Slow footwork responsible for Dhawan's slump, says Gavaskar

Shikhar Dhawan's slump in form is primarily due to his slow footwork, says...

Celebs at IPL: Delight for Bahubali star, despair for Tendulkar Jr. and Ambanis

Sunrisers Hyderabad outclassed Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to register...

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Sran fined for inappropriate behaviour

Sunrisers Hyderabad left-arm pacer Barinder Sran has been fined 10 per cent...

Will Mumbai's batsmen come good against Bangalore?

Misfiring Mumbai Indians, struggling to get their team combination right,...

Setback for Knight Riders as Hastings ruled out of IPL

In what may come as a major blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, all-rounder John...

Tim Southee's mantra for Mumbai Indians...

Leave behind past, need to focus on upcoming matches, says Tim Southee.

Gayle to become first-time dad, will miss next two IPL matches

West Indian opener Chris Gayle will miss the next two matches for Royal...

IPL 9: 6 memorable moments from Week 1

Featuring Watto, Wiese, Rahane, Hogg, Sarfaraz, Finch, de Kock, Tambe,...

Mon, Apr 18, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Warner powers Sunrisers to victory over Mumbai

David Warner played a captain's knock, smashing an unbeaten 90 runs off 59...

No loyalty to team, there's loyalty to money now: Steve Waugh

The 'loyalty to money' which Twenty20 leagues around the world are promoting...

Kanpur may only host Gujarat Lions-KKR match

Kanpur's Green Park stadium is likely to host just one match in the ongoing...

Miller praises Manan Vohra; asks bowlers to step up

Kings XI Punjab captain David Miller was full of praise for young opener...

Kings XI Punjab take on formidable Knight Riders

On paper, Kolkata Knight Riders are overwhelming favourites against King's...

Confident De Kock says 192 was 'always a gettable score'

Delhi Darevils opener Quinton de Kock, who scored the first century of the...

Gayle's no show not a worry for RCB captain Kohli; here's why...

'Well, we got 230 in the first match and then almost 200 in this match,...

Sun, Apr 17, 2016
IPL PIX: De Kock sizzles as Delhi Daredevils stun RCB

Quinton de Kock smashed the first century of the ongoing Indian Premier...

Mumbai Indians to seek replacement for Malinga

Mumbai Indians have decided to ask the Board of Control for Cricket in India...

Mumbai Indians opt for Jaipur as their IPL home ground

Defending champions Mumbai Indians have opted for Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh...

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Glenn Maxwell played a scintillating cameo hitting an unbeaten 32 off 14...

Knee injury rules Malinga out of IPL, confirms SLC

Sri Lanka pace spearhead Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the ongoing...

Bravo reprimanded for showing dissent

Gujarat Lions all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was reprimanded by the Match Referee...

Sunrisers Hyderabad need a quick turnaround against Mumbai Indians

Erratic Sunrisers Hyderabad look to bounce back against inconsistent Mumbai...

4 mistakes that Mumbai Indians made against Gujarat Lions

Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell McClenaghan was left disappointed after...

IPL PHOTOS: Finch helps Gujarat win last-ball thriller

In-form Australian opener Aaron Finch battled a hamstring injury to...

Sat, Apr 16, 2016
Hyderabad coach Moody draws inspiration from defending champs Mumbai

Expressing disappointment over his team's second consecutive loss in the...

IPL: We know how to tackle Mishra: Jadhav

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Kedar Jadhav believes there was no need...

IPL PHOTOS: Gambhir, Yadav help Kolkata ease past Hyderabad

Brilliant bowling by the pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Morne Morkel, followed...

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Getting his team composition right will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's primary...

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

Riding high after an emphatic victory against Kings XI Punjab, a rejuvenated...

It was slow wicket so it was an advantage: Amit Mishra

Having guided his team to victory with a stellar performance, leg-spinner...

IPL: Punjab's Maxwell reprimanded for showing dissent

Kings XI Punjab batsman Glenn Maxwell was reprimanded by match referee...

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

And no, the commercial sporting leagues didn't cause the drought, says...

Fri, Apr 15, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Mishra, De Kock help Delhi thrash Punjab

Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets in their Indian...

Mumbai Indians coach Ponting's positive energy is contagious

Mumbai's Indians' Parthiv Patel credited the team's think tank, pointing to...

Don't judge Knight Riders on the basis of one match: Gambhir

Kolkata Knights Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has expressed confidence that...

MI unaffected by change in venue, we can play anywhere, says Parthiv

Defending IPL champions Mumbai Indians have been hit hard by the Bombay High...

'Kolkata is a strong team, we have to play our best to win'

Seeking to shrug off the defeat in their IPL campaign opener against Royal...

Playing Narine and Hogg together will be an option: Gambhir

Kolkata Knights Riders captain Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence that his...

Bengaluru to host IPL 9 final

Following the Bombay High Court's verdict to move the Indian Premier League...

'I would like to step up as a leader and perform in every game'

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has said leading from the front as a...

Resurgent Mumbai look to build on momentum against leaders Gujarat

Their bid for a third title back on track after a shock defeat in the...

Sunrisers seek to make home advantage count against Knight Riders

Eyeing their first win of the season, Sunrisers Hyderabad would be looking...

IPL: Du Plessis reckons Pune were 10 runs short of a par score

Rising Pune Supergiants batsman Faf de Plessis said his side was 10 runs of...

Limited cricket doesn't affect Test performance: Jadeja

The purists might be worried about the impact of Twenty20 on players'...

Thu, Apr 14, 2016
Linking drought to IPL will trivialise it, says Dravid

Perplexed by the Bombay High Court's order to shift 13 IPL matches out of...

IPL PHOTOS: Finch, McCullum help Gujarat Lions ease past Pune

Gujarat Lions defeated Rising Pune Supergiants by seven wickets to register...

Delhi, Cuttack ready to host IPL matches shifted out of Maharashtra

The Delhi and District Cricket Association has offered to host the two IPL...

Shifting of IPL matches not much of an issue: Miller

Kings XI Punjab skipper David Miller is not too worried about the ongoing...

'Delhi Daredevils will go all out with an aggressive approach'

Notwithstanding the dismal start to their campaign in IPL-9, Delhi...

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

'Twenty20 cricket can be a lottery at times, but I think we'll definitely...

Relations with Gayle has been very good so far: Watson

Shane Watson has said a couple of commercials provided an opportunity to his...

Will Zaheer inspire Delhi to bounce back against Kings XI?

Perennial under-achievers Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab will look to...

How Rohit Sharma had a calming effect on Jos Buttler...

'It's great to have Rohit at the other end. He's a very calm character.'

4 top reasons why KKR lost to Mumbai Indians

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Manish Pandey lamented that his side should...

Guptill finally makes it to IPL, named as replacement for Simmons at MI

New Zealand's run machine Martin Guptill will finally get a chance to...

Rohit's 'Eden' love affair continues as Mumbai down KKR

Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a sparkling 84 not out as an...

Wed, Apr 13, 2016
Why can't the public function of BCCI be taken up by Parliament?, asks SC

Persistent efforts by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its full...

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

The Bombay high court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in...

IPL being targetted, won't be easy to shift matches, says BCCI

The Bombay high court asked the BCCI to shift all the IPL matches after...

Narine difficult to pick despite re-modelled action: Hogg

They may be fighting for a place in the Kolkata Knight Riders' team, but...

Sarfaraz is a future star for India: VVS Laxman

He along with Sunrisers' bowling coach and spin legend Muthiah Muralitharan...

Dhoni's Supergiants face Raina's Lions in the battle of debutants

After making impressive debuts in their respective openers, Rising Pune...

IPL drought row: 'BCCI criticised despite good work'

Downplaying accusations by critics over the Indian Premier League drought...

Meet another 'incredible young man' from RCB...

'The control over shots he has... never seen before for a young talent like...

Nehra out for couple of games: Warner

Sunrisers captain David Warner said his premium pacer Ashish Nehra will be...

Tue, Apr 12, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: De Villiers, Kohli star as Bangalore thrash Hyderabad

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 45 runs in their...

You don't need to motivate this Mumbai Indians side: Rohit

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has asserted that his side would bounce...

Consider moving IPL out of Mumbai and Pune, HC tells BCCI

The Bombay High Court has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India...

Foreign cricket boards earn handsomely through IPL

The cricket boards of Sri Lanka, South Africa and New Zealand have together...

Star-studded Mumbai Indians eye win against KKR

Mumbai Indians need to rethink their strategy; Narine boost for Kolkata...

Lankan board reluctant to give Malinga NoC to play in IPL

Miffed with Lasith Malinga's attitude of picking and choosing tournaments,...

IPL drought row: BCCI's last-gasp effort to save matches in Maharashtra...

In the wake of worsening drought situation in Maharashtra, the Board of...

'Bravo keeps getting better with age'

Gujarat Lions opener Aaron Finch was all praise for his 'Champion' West...

What Harsha Bhogle has to say on his IPL ouster

I remain the teller of the story, not the story itself, says Harsha Bhogle.

Kohli remembers Vijay Mallya for giving him opportunity

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli remembered 'controversial'...

Mon, Apr 11, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Bravo, Finch help Gujarat Lions ease past Punjab

Dwyane Bravo recorded his best IPL figures with a four-wicket haul before...

'We don't have any special plans to restrict Virat Kohli'

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has said his team has no special plans...

Kings XI Punjab considering shifting its IPL matches out of Maharashtra

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Monday said that the franchise is...

IPL drought row: Kohli hopes for a 'good decision' for both parties

Amid the furore over holding Indian Premier League matches in drought-hit...

IPL faces water heat in Bengaluru, PIL filed in Karnataka HC

An environmental activist in Bengaluru on Monday filed a Public Interest...

Hope cricketers haven't complained against me: Harsha Bhogle

Noted cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle is still clueless about the reasons...

Johnson feels 'fresh and charged up' for IPL

After retiring from international cricket, former Australian speedster...

Playing alongside Virat is a 'huge buzz' for me: Watson

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is looking forward to playing alongside...

IPL: Star-studded RCB face tough opener against Sunrisers

Desperate to break their title jinx, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers...

Ageless Hogg continues fairytale run in IPL

At 45, Brad Hogg is almost an anachronism in the youthful world of Twenty20...

'We never thought victory was going to come that easy'

Kolkata Knight Riders leg-spinner Piyush Chawla says it was fun bowling in...

Zaheer positive about turning things around after opening loss

'I'm very confident our young batting side will go a long way in this...

'Gujarat Lions has got a few players who can surprise any team'

Cricket is all about enjoying and expressing yourself, Gujarat Lions skipper...

Sun, Apr 10, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Russell, Hogg shine as Kolkata thump Delhi

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets in the...

Whatever promised needs to be met: Dhoni on Amrapali issue

India's limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered his support...

Dale Steyn defends his record in T20 cricket

He may have been dropped by South Africa for their crucial two games of the...

Kevin Pietersen open to playing for South Africa

After being repeatedly ignored by England, controversial cricketer Kevin...

Shifting IPL matches not solution to drought: Dhoni

Amid the furore over holding IPL matches in drought-hit Maharashtra, India's...

Who said what after Harsha Bhogle's sudden exit from IPL coverage

Senior cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, who has been associated with...

'It will take one more game for Pune to gel together as a team'

Ajinkya Rahane has said the Rising Pune Supergiants, new entrants in the...

'Can't explain why Mumbai Indians start the season on a poor note'

Harbhajan Singh has admitted he cannot explain the reason why Mumbai Indians...

IPL teams in Mohali evacuated after earthquake

The tremors of an earthquake in Afghanistan has forced new Indian Premier...

The work that McCullum did for NZ is incredible: Williamson

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won applauds for his innovative...

Kings XI face stern test against Gujarat Lions

They endured a disastrous run the last time around to finish at the bottom...

Ashwin has bailed me out in a lot of situations: Dhoni

Seeking to bury any perceived differences with his spin spearhead...

Sat, Apr 9, 2016
Will Carlos rise again as Delhi Daredevils face KKR?

Carlos Brathwaite's inclusion will lift the spirits of Delhi Daredevils.

IPL PHOTOS: Pune thrash holders Mumbai Indians in opener

Debutants Rising Pune Supergiants, on Saturday made a splendid debut in the...

Narine will be more dangerous in IPL-9, warns Gambhir

Cleared by International Cricket Council of suspect bowling action West...

'Maharashtra stand to lose Rs 100 crore if IPL is shifted'

'We do not have any problem, if IPL is shifted from Maharashtra this season.'

Watch out for these guys at IPL 9!

The 2016 Indian Premier League season brings with it an opportunity for both...

Fri, Apr 8, 2016
IPL PHOTOS: Katrina, Jacqueline, Bravo set the stage on fire!

A glamour-filled opening ceremony, featuring Bollywood personalities and...

'IPL, BCCI are committed to farmers's welfare'

'We will do whatever is suggested to us. We will co-operate with whatever is...

PHOTOS: Kohli, Gayle unveil RCB's jersey for IPL 9

Virat Kohli, on Thursday, launched the jersey of his team, Royal Challengers...

Mumbai Indians have adequate cover for Malinga: Bond

Although handicapped by the absence of their pace injured spearhead Lasith...

Maharashtra water crisis: Will BCCI bend over backwards to please HC?

Anurag Thakur set to meet Mumbai Indians , Pune to discuss Maharashtra crisis.

I don't become a villain for bowling one no-ball: Ashwin

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Friday, said that he should not be...

IPL: Yuvraj ruled out for two weeks

Sunrisers Hyderabad allrounder Yuvraj Singh has been ruled out of action for...

IPL to kick off at Wankhede after HC relief

Mumbai Indians are all set to open the defense of their title against new...

Bowling action of Sunil Narine found to be legal

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Friday that following...

Figure out the last eight editions of the IPL

With 59 matches spread across 10 cities, the cash-rich league starting...

Thu, Apr 7, 2016
'We got abundance of potential and talent in this Sunrisers team'

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner feels he as got a balanced team to...

First Look: Captain Dhoni unveils Rising Pune Supergiants jersey for IPL 9

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Thursday, launched the jersey of his team,...

HC refuses to stay IPL opener, raps Maharashtra government over water crisis

A bench of Justices V M Kanande and M S Karnik, however, said on Thursday...

Narine may miss KKR's IPL opener following father's demise

The West Indies spinner, who arrived in India for the tournament last week,...

IPL 9: Player records

Ahead of the start of the ninth season of the IPL, Rajneesh Gupta presents a...

Guess the most successful team in the IPL!

Rajneesh Gupta presents how the teams have performed in eight seasons of the...

Shifting IPL matches not solution for drought: Laxman

Amid the furore over water being being used to maintain cricket pitches for...

IPL a tamasha; BCCI making Indians zombies of cricket: Gill

Lashing out at the BCCI for converting Indian public to "zombies of cricket"...

Can't commit to Indian coach's job, open to IPL role: Gilly

Australian great Adam Gilchrist doesn't see himself being a full-time coach...

Will miss Mumbai Indians-Chennai Super Kings rivalry: Rohit

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and coach Ricky Ponting discuss the...

FIRST LOOK: Rohit, Ponting ring the opening bell at BSE

Mumbai Indians's Rohit Sharma, Ricky Ponting and owner Nita Ambani visited...

Wed, Apr 6, 2016
I'll miss Dhoni's leadership; there will never be a next CSK: Bravo

A vital member of Chennai Super Kings for last five years, West Indies...

IPL-9 attractions: Bravo's champion dance, fan park in the U.S

Dynamic West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo's smash-hit rap 'Champion...

Playing for India is gold medal, playing in IPL silver: Dravid

Rahul Dravid says he has never judged players on the price they commanded at...

Captaincy no pressure but opportunity: KXIP skipper Miller

South Africa's explosive batsman David Miller, who will lead the Kings XI...

Sunrisers coach Moody hopes for Yuvraj's speedy recovery

The coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad Tom Moody is hoping for Yuvraj Singh's...

HC raps BCCI, suggests shifting IPL out of drought-hit Maharashtra

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said ideally the Indian Premier League...

Vote: Who will win IPL 9?

The ninth edition of the Indian Premier League 2016 will feature eight teams...

Mumbai Indians coach Ponting wants to ignore defending champions tag

Mumbai Indians head coach Ricky Ponting believes his team must start with a...

Is Dravid ready to take over as India's coach? Here's what he says...

Former captain Rahul Dravid on Wednesday made it clear that any decision on...

IPL 9: Squads

Check out the squads for the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Raina's IPL mantra: 'Break free and play my natural game'

'I just need to go back and bat at my old position at No 3.' 'In the IPL,...

Tue, Apr 5, 2016
Spectators to get chance to play third umpire in IPL 9

IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said that in this season of the popular T20...

Nehra's comeback has motivated me to do well: Zaheer

Former India fast bowling great Zaheer Khan said that seeing his bowling...

Zaheer has high expectations from Windies hero Brathwaite

Delhi Daredevils captain Zaheer Khan is hoping that West Indies' World T20...

Axar looking to oust Jadeja, Negi with IPL success

Kings XI Punjab spinner Axar Patel knows he can be predictable after a...

Shukla rules out shifting IPL matches out of Maharashtra

IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla ruled out shifting the matches out of Maharashtra...

Mon, Apr 4, 2016
IPL 9: Points Table

Check out the league standings in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier...

IPL-9 Schedule

Check out the schedule of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League T20...

'Hope Brathwaite's exploits bring Delhi Daredevils fans back'

Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua feels that Carlos Brathwaite's magnificent...

Pressure of captaincy won't affect Raina in IPL, says Lions owner

Gujarat Lions owner Keshav Bansal expressed happiness that the new franchise...

Sun, Apr 3, 2016
Innovative strokes not enough to score runs in T20: Karthik

'In modern cricket, many batsmen play innovative strokes which I think are...

Fri, Apr 1, 2016
Look who can't stop praising Dhoni...

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a 'sprightly wicketkeeper batsman, a fresh captain...

Katrina, Jacqueline to perform at IPL 9 opening ceremony

Bollywood personalities and all-girl English pop band TBC, is in the offing...

Mon, Mar 28, 2016
Shame on people for trolling Anushka, says angry Kohli

A day after bludgeoning the Australian bowlers in Mohali, Virat Kohli on...

Zaheer named Delhi Daredevils captain for IPL 9

Delhi Daredevils on Monday announced that Zaheer Khan has been appointed...

Sun, Mar 20, 2016
Afghanistan players would love to play in IPL, county cricket: Shahzad

South Africa may have emerged as winners but it was Afghanistan, who won...

Thu, Mar 17, 2016
RCB notifies BCCI about Mallya's resignation; Adams is new boss

Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore has notified the...

Thu, Mar 10, 2016
IPL has improved domestic cricket: Gavaskar

'Playing with international stalwarts in the IPL makes a big, positive,...

Mumbai Indians to face Pune Supergiants in IPL opener

Mumbai Indians will open their title defence at home against new entrants...

Wed, Mar 9, 2016
England's top stars want to play the IPL

'IPL is huge; I like the money in it.'

Thu, Mar 3, 2016
Supreme Court pulls up BCCI over reluctance to accept Lodha recommendations

The BCCI submitted a 60-page affidavit to the Supreme Court in which it...

Tough for pacers to choose between country and IPL: McGrath

Australia's pace great Glenn McGrath says it's getting increasingly...

5 months after pulling out of IPL deal, Pepsi back as BCCI sponsor

Beverage major PepsiCo, which pulled out as title sponsors of BCCI's Indian...

Tue, Mar 1, 2016
How Dravid plans to revive Delhi Daredevils' fortunes in IPL 9

Delhi Daredevils, one of the worst-performing franchises in the history of...

Dravid to mentor Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9; Upton named coach

Dravid recently coached the Indian team at the Under-19 World Cup. He was...

PMG sign rising India Under-19 star Rishab Pant

India's leading sports management company, Professional Management Group...

Fri, Feb 19, 2016
Lodha report: BCCI to file affidavit in SC pointing out anomalies

The members approved the recommendation of the BCCI's affiliation committee...

Johnson wants DRS to be scrapped

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has entered into the Decision...

Thu, Feb 18, 2016
BCCI joint secretary Choudhary has conflict of interest, claims Verma

Aditya Verma, the secretary of the Cricket Assocition of Bihar (CAB), has...

Lodha recommendations: Lots at stake for BCCI at Friday's SGM

The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Justice Lodha...

Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Eric Simons likely to join Pune Supergiants as bowling coach

Former India bowling coach Eric Simons is likely to join new IPL franchise...

Tue, Feb 16, 2016
Rasool, KL Rahul move to RCB from Sunrisers

Batsman Lokesh Rahul and all-rounder Parveez Rasool have joined Royal...

Mon, Feb 15, 2016
Desperate BCCI calls for Working Committee meeting ahead of SGM

The SGM has been convened to figure out a way forward after being told...

Why Dhoni chose to duck questions on Lodha panel report

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh subtly avoided commenting on...

Sun, Feb 14, 2016
Watson's injury clouds Australia's World T20 plans

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has suffered a suspected abdominal strain...

Fri, Feb 12, 2016
'Where's the evidence? BCCI or IPL is no authority to ban me'

Tainted Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf hit out at the Board of Control for...

BCCI bans umpire Asad Rauf for five years

The decision to ban Rauf was taken at the BCCI's Disciplinary Committee's...

Tue, Feb 9, 2016
Gujarat Lions set to appoint Zimbabwe's Streak as bowling coach for IPL 9

The former Zimbabwe pacer is currently the bowling coach of Bangladesh but...

Miller named Kings XI captain for IPL season 9

South African batsman David Miller has been named as the captain of Kings XI...

Mon, Feb 8, 2016
Don't select players for Tests, ODIs based on IPL performance, says Dhoni

India's limited overs captain captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday said...

'Money doesn't matter': Pandyas after 2 cr IPL deal

'My brother is seedha saadha. He will spend the money on me only,' Hardik...

Why this run-machine was ignored at the IPL auction!

He was on the Marquee List. His base price was a meagre Rs 50,000. Yet...

Sun, Feb 7, 2016
BCCI to convene SGM before responding to Supreme Court on Lodha report

While four weeks time was granted to the BCCI to respond to the...

Mustafizur delighted to get IPL contract

Promising Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman said that he can't wait to play...

Sat, Feb 6, 2016
Check out the craziest acquisitions at the IPL auction

The IPL auctions are known to spring surprises with little known players...

At 9.5 crore, Watson is top pick at IPL 9 auction

The auction ahead of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League had in...

IPL schedule is not related to Lodha Panel: Shukla

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said that the scheduling of the...

IPL auction: The onus is on the owners...of course

Rediff.com takes a look at how the owners fared this time.

Fri, Feb 5, 2016
'The BCCI is not looking for an escape route'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Friday it is "not looking...

Thu, Feb 4, 2016
SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

The Supreme Court has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to...

Wed, Feb 3, 2016
IPL Auction 2016: The 10 best buys on offer

351 cricketers -- 230 Indians and 131 foreigners -- will go under the hammer...

Tue, Feb 2, 2016
Hodge to coach new IPL team Gujarat Lions; Raina to lead

Former Australian batsman Brad Hodge has been appointed coach of the new...

Sun, Jan 31, 2016
We are rewarding IPL performances: Dhoni

'The conditions from now onwards will also be similar to what we get during...

Clarke set to return to first class cricket, IPL on his radar

Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke is set to return to...

Sat, Jan 30, 2016
IPL auction: Yuvraj, Ishant among 351 players to go under the hammer

Yuvraj Singh, Ishant Sharma and Kevin Pietersen will be among the eight...

Fri, Jan 29, 2016
Will DRS be used in this IPL?

A staunch and consistent opponent of the controversial Decision Review...

Thu, Jan 28, 2016
IPL GC to meet in Mumbai ahead of players' auction

The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to meet, in...

Sun, Jan 24, 2016
Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

11 other players have quoted the highest base price for this year's auction...

Tue, Jan 19, 2016
Chandila will not challenge life ban in court

Ajit Chandila says he will appeal to the Board of Control for Cricket in...

Mon, Jan 18, 2016
Dhoni to lead new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants

India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named captain of new...

Ajit Chandila banned for life, Hiken Shah for 5 years

Ajit Chandila has been handed a life ban, while Hiken Shah has been banned...

Sat, Jan 16, 2016
Moeen withdraws from IPL auctions after talking to Strauss

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has withdrawn his name from next month's...

Fri, Jan 15, 2016
Will he be the HOTTEST player to watch out for in IPL auction?

Released by Delhi Daredevils, in-form batsman from Australia, Travis Head,...

How IPL stint with Ponting, Tendulkar shaped Pandya's career

Hard-hitting Baroda all-rounder Hardik Pandya said his selection to the...

Wed, Jan 13, 2016
Dear ICC, please protect Tests

Test cricket must adapt to survive in the face of the ever-tightening...

Anderson ready to shun IPL's riches to play Test cricket for England

England pace spearhead James Anderson is not keen to participate in domestic...

The Pawar factor: Why MCA opposes Lodha plans

Recommendations would force Sharad Pawar out as MCA chief.

IPL 9 will be 'bigger and better'

'Fans' comfort should be top most in franchises' mind.'

Mon, Jan 11, 2016
Stephen Fleming named coach of Pune IPL team

Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming was on Monday named chief coach...

Fri, Jan 8, 2016
Will England's out of favour Buttler rise in IPL?

England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler is being encouraged by coach Trevor...

Wed, Jan 6, 2016
Lodha Report: BCCI may have to tweak IPL schedule

If the Supreme Court makes Justice RM Lodha committee's recommendations on...

Why these players were released by the IPL franchises

Check out how the players released by the IPL franchises fared in the last...

Mon, Jan 4, 2016
IPL scandal: BCCI to decide fate of Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah

The BCCI's three-member Disciplinary Committee, headed by President Shashank...

'I appreciate having been given a clean chit by Lodha Committee'

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee gave a clean chit to former IPL...

Sun, Jan 3, 2016
BCCI on tenterhooks as Lodha Panel to submit Reforms report

Trying to rebuild its tattered image after a spate of controversies, the...

Fri, Jan 1, 2016
Find out who is the highest-paid cricketer in IPL...

India Test skipper Virat Kohli was among the few cricketers who received a...