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Wed, Apr 6, 2016
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
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...

Spectators to get chance to play third umpire in IPL 9

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

IPL-9 kicks-off April 9. Check out the schedule

Check out the schedule of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League T20...

IPL 9: Points Table

Check out the league standings in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier...

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...

Highly rated, consistent performer...and left unsold

Here's a list of few top draws who went unsold in the first round of auction...

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...

Thu, Dec 31, 2015
Yuvraj, Ishant, Steyn off-loaded by IPL franchises

Sunrisers Hyderabad surprised quite a few by opting to release the fast...

Kedar Jadhav joins Royal Challengers Bangalore

Batsman Kedar Jadhav has joined Royal Challengers Bangalore from Delhi...

Thu, Dec 24, 2015
IPL fixing: Chandila, Shah to learn fate next month

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's disciplinary committee deferred...

Mon, Dec 21, 2015
BCCI to decide on quantum of punishment to Chandila this week

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's three-member disciplinary panel,...

Wed, Dec 16, 2015
A big challenge to bowl against Dhoni: Jadeja

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who will be pitted against his former...

Tue, Dec 15, 2015
Gavaskar wants Indian captain for Rajkot IPL team

Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that Rajkot, the new team in the...

IPL player draft: The 10 buys...their worth

IPL Player draft: How the bidding went

Who will lead Rajkot? Raina or McCullum?

India's limited-overs specialist Suresh Raina is likely to lead the new...

'We want to build our brand and Dhoni was an automatic choice'

Speaking at the media conference that followed the IPL Players' draft, Pune...

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

MS Dhoni will play for Pune in the next edition of the Indian Premier League.

Mon, Dec 14, 2015
IPL draft: Dhoni, McCullum and Jadeja up for grabs

India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with his teammates...

Sat, Dec 12, 2015
IPL Players' draft to be held in Mumbai on Dec 15

The IPL Players' draft to allow two new franchises based in Pune and Rajkot...

Wed, Dec 9, 2015
So how will the new IPL franchises make money?

Has the IPL, its players and fans become secondary as big companies...

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished....

Tue, Dec 8, 2015
'Ganguly not involved with IPL Pune franchise'

Newly-bought Pune IPL franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka ruled out any conflict...

IPL-9 to kick-off on April 9

The next edition of the Indian Premier League will be held from April 9 with...

Pune and Rajkot the two new IPL teams

The BCCI followed the reverse bidding process to select the two new team...

Rich BCCI will get richer...

Rich BCCI will get richer...

Star India among bidders for two new IPL teams

The Indian Premier League will get two new teams on Tuesday for the ninth...

Mon, Dec 7, 2015
IPL: Delhi Daredevils axe chief coach Gary Kirsten

After two miserable seasons in charge as Delhi Daredevils' chief coach,...

Mon, Nov 30, 2015
Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial 'Hell'

Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns was cleared by a London...

Kumble steps down as Mumbai Indians mentor

Anil Kumble has decided to step down as the chief mentor of Mumbai Indians...

Fri, Nov 20, 2015
A war-torn country finds solace in 'Sixers League'

The hugely popular Indian Premier League is leading a cricket 'revolution'...

Wed, Nov 18, 2015
IPL spot-fixing: Delhi HC issues notice to all accused

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to all of the accused involved in...

Mon, Nov 9, 2015
IPL to get replacements for CSK, Rajasthan on December 8

The Indian Premier League Governing Council, on Sunday, decided to omit...

Tue, Nov 3, 2015
IPL COO Sundar Raman submits resignation, BCCI accepts

Sundar Raman, chief operating officer (COO) of the Indian Premier League has...

Mon, Nov 2, 2015
IPL has taken the ugly sledging away from cricket: Dhoni

Stressing the need to keep the spirit of gentleman's game alive, Indian...

Wed, Oct 28, 2015
BCCI officials brief IPL franchises on auction, new teams

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur along with...

Tue, Oct 27, 2015
My mind is not on playing in the Indian Premier League: Rabada

Kagiso Rabada has said currently his thoughts are not towards participating...

Mon, Oct 26, 2015
'Controversies have not dented IPL's popularity'

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur hinted that at least three companies are still...

Wed, Oct 21, 2015
Fixing probe: Ponting was with McCullum when Cairns approached him

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed before the London court...

Tue, Oct 20, 2015
PCB chief Khan meets IPL chairman Shukla as Indo-Pak series hopes fade

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan on Tuesday met Indian Premier...

Mon, Oct 19, 2015
BCCI's unique plan to attract buyers for two new IPL teams

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's top brass has gone into...

Sun, Oct 18, 2015
BCCI won't terminate CSK, Rajasthan; 10 teams in IPL from 2018

The BCCI will not be terminating Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals...

China's Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

Chinese mobile company Vivo replaced PepsiCo as the title sponsor of the...

Sat, Oct 17, 2015
IPL has helped me in improving my death bowling: Bhuvneshwar

The much-maligned Indian Premier League (IPL) got a dose of positive...

Fri, Oct 16, 2015
BCCI will not push for axing of Super Kings and Royals from IPL

The two troubled Indian Premier League franchises, Chennai Super Kings and...

Wed, Oct 14, 2015
Japanese car maker turns to cricket to lure Indians

Nissan Motor Co has entered into an eight-year sponsorship agreement with...

Fri, Oct 9, 2015
Pepsi wants to end IPL sponsorship deal

The cash-rich Indian Premier League will have a new title sponsor for its...

Wed, Oct 7, 2015
IPL experience key to South Africa's success in India T20s

Having already sealed the T20I series against India, South Africa batsman...

Mon, Oct 5, 2015
SC tells BCCI to decide on Srinivasan's conflict of interest issue

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Board of Control for...

Thu, Sep 10, 2015
Recommend reforms in BCCI, Verma tells Lodha Committee

Livid over Narayanswami Srinivasan attending the Board of Control for...

Sat, Sep 5, 2015
Modi vs BCCI: Former IPL chief may move court against ad-hoc body

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to form an ad-hoc body...

Fri, Aug 28, 2015
Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

High drama was witnessed at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's...

Two new teams to replace CSK and RR?

Having two new teams for the next two editions of Indian Premier League in...

Fri, Aug 21, 2015
HC issues notice to BCCI after CSK challenges IPL suspension

The Madras high court on Friday issued a notice to the Board of Control for...

Thu, Aug 20, 2015
CSK approaches Madras HC against IPL suspension

IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings moved the Madras High Court challenging...

Wed, Aug 19, 2015
Preity suggests lie detector tests for cricketers to prevent fixing in IPL

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta on Wednesday denied media reports...

Mon, Aug 10, 2015
Can former IPL chief Modi overthrow ICC? Tell Us

Lalit Modi reveals blueprint of breakaway cricket body to rival ICC.

Sat, Aug 8, 2015
Ness Wadia not in favour of inviting foreign teams to the IPL

The Working Group set up to look into the implementation of the findings of...

This South Africa spinner 'will pay money to play in IPL'

"I recently played in the Caribbean league in West Indies. I did well there....

Fri, Aug 7, 2015
IPL fixing: Lodha panel to take call on revealing 13 names

The Supreme Court on Friday left it to a panel headed by former Chief...

Thu, Aug 6, 2015
IPL spot-fixing: SC agrees to hear plea seeking players' names

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea in the IPL spot-fixing case...

'I still don't know why Shane Warne did not play me in IPL'

Ever wanted to find out why Pakistan's veteran batsman Younis Khan quit the...

Wed, Aug 5, 2015
IPL Working Group meets KKR owners; Raman attends meeting

Members of the IPL Working Group had a meeting with Kolkata Knight Riders...

Tambe in trouble after playing T20 with banned Ashraful in US

Veteran Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Praveen Tambe has come under the...

Mon, Aug 3, 2015
IPL fixing: Working group says sponsors happy with BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's four-member working group,...

Shah Rukh thanks MCA for its 'graciousness'

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan thanked the Mumbai Cricket...

Sun, Aug 2, 2015
Wrong on BCCI's part to continue Sreesanth's ban: Kerala CM Chandy

Throwing his weight behind tainted India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth,...

IPL fixing: MCA won't challenge BCCI's life ban on Chavan

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday decided not to challenge the...

Mumbai Cricket Association lifts Shah Rukh's Wankhede stadium ban

The Bollywood star was banned for five years in 2012 from entering the...

Thu, Jul 30, 2015
Are T20 Leagues threatening the future of bilateral series?

ICC chief executive David Richardson warned that the growing popularity of...

Mon, Jul 27, 2015
IPL star Sarfaraz's younger brother to hone skills in England

Following in the footsteps of elder brother Sarfaraz Khan, who was a big hit...

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

The Enforcement Directorate moved a special court in Mumbai on Monday...

Sun, Jul 26, 2015
'It cannot be said that Sreesanth indulged in unlawful activity'

A Delhi court, which discharged cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and...

Sreesanth to resume practice after emotional welcome at home

"If I had any link with him, I would not have been here. I would have been...

Sat, Jul 25, 2015
Our prayers are answered, say Sreesanth's parents

Cricketer Shantakumaran Sreesanth's parents could not find enough words to...

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate...

Life bans on Sreesanth, Chavan remain 'unaltered', says BCCI

Notwithstanding the verdict of a Delhi court dropping charges against former...

IPL fixing: Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan cleared

All the 36 accused persons including former India Test cricketer...

Thu, Jul 23, 2015
'Sundar Raman an employee, not decision-maker in BCCI'

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur made it clear...

Wed, Jul 22, 2015
BCCI capable of restoring credibility of Indian cricket: Laxman

Terming the Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting scandal as...

Mon, Jul 20, 2015
Why BCCI is wary of terminating CSK, Royals from IPL

BCCI sources said that a similar decision in the case of another IPL team...

BCCI not dilly-dallying on Lodha committee verdict: Shukla

The BCCI said that forming a working group is aimed at finding the...

Ganguly in four-member BCCI panel to study Lodha verdict

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday named former captain...

Sun, Jul 19, 2015
IPL GC meet: The day Ajay Shirke stood up alone

Ajay Shirke raised termination issue, doesn't find support during the IPL...

BCCI accepts Lodha verdict, forms working group to reform IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday accepted the...

Sat, Jul 18, 2015
Srinivasan is the root of all scandals: Manohar

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar on...

Meet the kings of T20, courtesy IPL!

Robin Uthappa feels that the players' extensive experience in the Indian...

Fri, Jul 17, 2015
CSK coach Fleming uncertain about his future with IPL

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has said that he is uncertain...

Thu, Jul 16, 2015
'IPL is a robust product, will be back stronger with eight teams'

The controversy-ridden Indian Premier League remains a "robust" product,...

BCCI can terminate Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals: Lodha

Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha, who headed the committee that proposed the...

JSW shelves plans to buy IPL franchise RCB

- I think it's a 'No' at this point of time, purely based on the whole...

Wed, Jul 15, 2015
Hard to say why CLT20 did not generate IPL-like interest: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar dismissed talk of the cash-rich Indian...

Despite CSK, RR axing IPL could still be 8-team affair

Stung by the suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals from the...

BCCI likely to include two new franchises in the next IPL season

With the Supreme Court appointed three-member panel, headed by former Chief...

Spot-fixing verdict: IPL COO awaits investigating officer's report

In the wake of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice RM Lodha committee's...

Tue, Jul 14, 2015
'A few wrong things here and there doesn't make the IPL bad'

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly termed the suspension of Chennai Super...

'It will be tough to imagine an IPL without Dhoni'

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has admitted that "it will be tough" to...

'Super Kings only suspended; we can come back after two years'

A senior Chennai Super Kings official, reacting to the franchise's...

IPL Governing Council call an emergency meeting on July 19

In the aftermath of the two-year suspension imposed on star-studded former...

Kundra disappointed with Lodha verdict, says many inaccuracies

Suspended from all cricket-related activity for life by the Supreme...

Justice R M Lodha: Law is in his DNA

Justice Lodha's attribution of guilt to the owners of teams, rather than to...

Verma hails Lodha spot-fixing verdict, slams Srini

Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, hailed the...

Key points of the Justice Lodha verdict

The Supreme Court-appointed high-level Committee, headed by former Chief...

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian...

IPL spot-fixing: Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings get two-year bans

A panel appointed by the Supreme Court proposed identical two-year...

Mon, Jul 13, 2015
I approached Tambe for coaching, not fixing, says Hiken

Mumbai Ranji Trophy cricketer Hiken Shah on Monday expressed surprise over...

Can't believe Hiken made corrupt approach: MCA

'It's a shocking piece of news for me. We still can't believe that Hiken...

Sat, Jul 11, 2015
Will Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals be axed from IPL?

The fate of Indian Premier League teams -- Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan...

Wed, Jul 8, 2015
Arbitrator asks BCCI to pay 550 CRORE to Kochi Tuskers!

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday indicated it will...

Thu, Jul 2, 2015
Raina rubbishes Lalit Modi's claim, says never involved in wrongdoing

India all-rounder Suresh Raina rubbished Lalit Modi's claim that he was...

Wed, Jul 1, 2015
Shah Rukh Khan has strengthened Caribbean Premier League

The Caribbean Premier League may not be as popular as Indian Premier League...

Jindal group taking over Mallya's RCB?

JSW Steel chairman Sajjan Jindal confirmed that his group is acquiring an...

Tue, Jun 30, 2015
IPL money laundering case: ED seeks legal assistance 'overseas'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought legal assistance from Singapore...

Mon, Jun 29, 2015
IPL-6 spot-fixing: Court sets July 25 for framing charges

The order on framing of charges in the IPL-6 spot fixing case in which...

Wed, Jun 10, 2015
Shah Rukh Khan buys team in Caribbean Premier League

After owning the champion Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight...

Tue, Jun 9, 2015
'India is dominating all forms of cricket now because of the IPL'

Hailing the Indian Premier League as a top-class tournament, hard-hitting...

Fri, Jun 5, 2015
'Standard of Indian umpires up because of IPL'

Only the second Indian to be inducted into the ICC's Elite Panel of umpires,...

Fri, May 29, 2015
Meet IPL8's Most Valuable Players

Dwayne Bravo edges past A B de Villers in IPL8.

Thu, May 28, 2015
Iyer, Hogg emerge as top picks of IPL 8

Rediff.com takes a look at how the players, who were bought at the Players'...

IPL winner Ponting not keen on coaching in Australia's Big Bash

Notwithstanding his successful Indian Premier League stint with champions...

Wed, May 27, 2015
'Ponting is a fearless competitor who never wants to give up'

Sachin Tendulkar has heaped praise on Mumbai Indians coach Ricky Ponting and...

'Rohit Sharma is a much more confident captain now'

Mumbai Indians icon Sachin Tendulkar has heaped praise on the Indian Premier...

Tue, May 26, 2015
PHOTOS: Stars converge on Antilla to celebrate Mumbai Indians IPL triumph

Nita Ambani threw a lavish party at her Mumbai residence Antilla on Monday...

From no-hopers to champions!

From the bottom of the table to champions in the course of four weeks....

Catching them young in the Indian Premier League

Rediff.com takes a look at the youngsters who impressed during the course of...

Mon, May 25, 2015
I learned a lot from Ponting, says Mumbai's captain Rohit

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma said the key to their triumph in the...

Indian Premier League Season 8: The Impact Index

Rediff.com takes a look at a few players who made a significant impact to...

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for IPL champs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede

Mumbai Indians team celebrate their second IPL title at the iconic Wankhede...

PHOTOS: Harbhajan ditches bhangra to waltz with Nita Ambani

The mood was celebratory after Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League...

Will BCCI replace Champions League T20 with 'mini-IPL'?

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) top brass on Monday said that they are...

'When MS said he'd like to bowl first, I was little happy inside'

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that he loves to bat first...

'Chennai's IPL final losses is not because of the mental aspect'

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has pointed out that six final...

'We treated every game as a final, as if it was our last game'

Written off after four losses on the trot to start with in the Indian...

Mumbai Indians demolish CSK to win second IPL title

Rohit Sharma and Lendl Simmons hit half-centuries as Mumbai Indians...

Staying together in tough times key to Mumbai's success: Tendulkar

An elated Mumbai Indians' mentor Sachin Tendulkar said that staying together...

Sun, May 24, 2015
Will Shane Warne return to IPL next season?

Spin legend Shane Warne feels that there is a possibility in future that he...

Sat, May 23, 2015
'Dhoni is the most consistent captain that we have in the game'

Suresh Raina feels that Chennai Super Kings' stupendous success as the most...

It will be AB de Villiers vs Dwayne Bravo for the Most Valuable

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player...

'If Mumbai don't win the final all our hard work will go in vain'

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has urged his teammates to put up one...

IPL-6 Fixing: Court to pass order on charge on June 29

A Delhi court said it would pass on June 29 its order on framing of charges...

'Hopefully Chennai can turn the tables on Mumbai in the final'

Mike Hussey played a key role in ensuring Chennai Super Kings' record sixth...

'Can't just say that this is the best IPL I have had till date'

He has already won a few Man-of-the Match awards for his superlative...

IPL: Chennai lock horns with Mumbai in high-voltage summit clash

Two-time former champions and the most consistent team of the season,...

Hussey, Nehra guide Chennai into the IPL final

A clinical Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by three...

Fri, May 22, 2015
IPL betting: ED nabs bookie; conducts searches in multiple cities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested a suspected Delhi-based...

If you get a chance, grab it with both hands: Shreyas Iyer

The 20-year-old, who had a dream debut in the Indian Premier League, tells...

No easy pass for IPL players into Windies Test squad: Ambrose

West Indies must find a way to turn the undoubted talent in their ranks into...

Thu, May 21, 2015
India need a strong coach to control Kohli, says Bishan Bedi

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi feels the Board of Control for...

IPL Qualifier 2: 'We would love to beat CSK in Ranchi'

We know that Chennai are a very good and tough team to beat, says AB de...

CSK have an edge over RCB as battle lines are drawn for 2nd Qualifier

It will be a battle of tactics as a formidable Chennai Super Kings, led by...

IPL 8 PHOTOS: The many moods of Anushka Sharma and Dipika Pallikal

Yet again, the Bollywood sensation Anushka Sharma was spotted at the IPL.

CSK's McCullum asserts: 'Sacred' Test cricket must be protected

Brendon McCullum, who has just come off another successful and lucrative...

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However,...

Wed, May 20, 2015
RCB eliminate Rajasthan; face Chennai for a spot in IPL final

AB de Villiers combined with Mandeep Singh for a game-changing partnership...

Protests at Wankhede over foreign cheerleaders in the IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's head office in Mumbai was rocked...

Kohli served notice for meeting Anushka during IPL match

The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Anurag Thakur,...

Chennai's Dwayne Bravo best bet to finish MVP No 1; Kohli 6th

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player...

CSK skipper Dhoni fined for 'inappropriate public comments'

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was, on Wednesday, fined 10...

Find out why Chennai is disappointed but happy at the same time...

Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming says Harbhajan Singh's two...

We played perfect cricket against Chennai, says Pollard

Kieron Pollard says his team played near-flawless cricket in Mumbai.

PIX: Bachchan Sr & Jr, Ameesha, Rohit's fiancee cheer for Mumbai

Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan was yet again at the Wankhede stadium...

IPL: Mumbai Indians thrash Chennai Super Kings to enter final

Mumbai Indians became the first team to qualify for the final of the Indian...

Tue, May 19, 2015
Virat Kohli let off after minor anti-corruption code breach

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli was found guilty of...

Rajasthan-Bangalore IPL Eliminator promises royal battle

Rajasthan and Bangalore are locked 7-7 on the head-to-head count, but...

IPL8: Emotions, eyesores, and things besides cricket

'Sehwag, Yuvraj, Zaheer, Harbhajan and Irfan Pathan. The bunch that formed...

'I would love to play Test cricket; that was the ambition growing up'

James Faulkner talks to Harish Kotian/Rediff.com about his time with...

Mon, May 18, 2015
'We've got a tough game and McCullum's absence will impact a lot'

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming is not only ruing the absence...

Mumbai made merry when stars were not aligned for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians' star bowler Mitchell McClenaghan said his side is fully...

'As long as we prepare well, we will be able to beat Chennai'

Mumbai Indians' bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has said his side is fully...

IPL: Formidable Chennai face Mumbai Indians for final spot

With an eye on the final spot, two-time champions Chennai Super Kings face...

While Bhajji's girl celebrates, it's gloom Mrs Dhawan!

Bollywood actress Geeta Basra was back in the stands, and cheering for...

This time it's rain...not Anushka

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli snatched a few moments with...

Sun, May 17, 2015
Mumbai seal final play-off berth with easy win over Sunrisers

Mumbai Indians crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by nine wickets in a must-win...

IPL: Rain scuppers Bangalore's hopes of a second-place finish

Royal Challengers Bangalore qualified for the play-offs of the Indian...

Dinesh Karthik fined 20 percent of match fees for poor conduct

Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik was fined 20 per...

'Rajasthan Royals now have a chance to make the IPL final again'

After masterminding Rajasthan Royals' nine-run win over Kolkata Knight...

Watson's all-round display guides Rajasthan into play-offs

Shane Watson smashed an unbeaten century and then bagged two wickets as...

Sat, May 16, 2015
Chennai seal top spot with a crushing win over Kings XI

Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical performance as they demolished...

Policeman blinded after being struck by big hit in IPL

A policeman has been left blind in one eye after being struck by six hit by...

Sunrisers Hyderabad's must-win match against Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad face each other in a must-win IPL match.

Upbeat RCB eye play-off berth with win against Delhi

Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to seal a play-off berth by beating...

Should D/L method be reviewed? Tell us!

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has expressed unhappiness at the way the...

It's a virtual quarter-final for us: Rajasthan coach Upton

Rajasthan Royals head coach Paddy Upton termed their final league encounter...

Kohli's blitz guides RCB to a thrilling win over SRH

Virat Kohli's brilliant innings under pressure enabled Royal Challengers...

Fri, May 15, 2015
CSK coach Fleming says game against Punjab 'very dangerous'

Table-toppers Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming believes his team's...

It's perform or perish for Kolkata and Rajasthan at Brabourne!

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders take on Rajasthan Royals at the...

'There's only one wall, Dravid! Don't think I can take his place'

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane thanked former captain Rahul Dravid for the...

Kings XI will play for pride; CSK look to consolidate top spot

They might be set to finish IPL-8 in the last spot but Kings XI Punjab...

Now, BCCI planning new league in place of CLT20!

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is looking to replace the...

Give first class cricket more importance than IPL: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir, captain of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, sent...

IPL's Most Valuable Player: Warner overtakes Russell

With a MVPI of 619, David Warner is currently IPL 8's most successful...

McClenaghan reprimanded for dissent

Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has been reprimanded for showing...

Thanks, Shakib Al Hasan, for not playing the blame game!

Shakib Al Hasan defended Kolkata Knight Riders teammate Piyush Chawla.

Why Pollard's over was more crucial than Pandya's knock

Hardik Pandya paid encomiums to fellow all-rounder Kieron Pollard.

'KKR bowlers need to be clever in death overs'

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir blamed his bowlers and fielders...

Mumbai's play-off hopes alive after narrow win over KKR

Youngster Hardik Pandya blasted an unbeaten half-century to help Mumbai...

Thu, May 14, 2015
'T20 cricket must address balance between bat and ball'

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has some suggestions to make T20 cricket...

Hales to replace Anderson in Mumbai Indians' squad

England batsman Alex Hales will be available for selection for Mumbai...

Pietersen's dream IPL return shattered due to injury

Shunned England batsman Kevin Pietersen has a calf injury and will not fly...

India-Pakistan series is more than cricket: Dravid

Former India captain Rahul Dravid shares his thoughts on Pakistan hosting...

Warner, Gayle the key in Hyderabad-Bangalore Top 4 race

An upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to carry on their winning momentum...

'It has been the most interesting Indian Premier League season'

With no team as yet assured of a last four play-off berth, Kolkata Knight...

PHOTOS: Lowly Daredevils celebrate in style after slaying Super Kings

Delhi Daredevils tasted rare success in their Indian Premier League campaign...

IPL: Punjab upset Bangalore to end seven-match losing streak

Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 22 runs in a...

Wed, May 13, 2015
It's make or break for Mumbai as they face KKR at home

Mumbai Indians have a 10-5 record against KKR. Can they maintain the advantage?

'Match against Knight Riders a virtual final for Mumbai Indians'

Emphasising on the importance of Thursday's Indian Premier League match...

'Indian players have all grown with the success of the IPL'

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo credits the Indian Premier League for...

Pietersen to join Sunrisers Hyderabad squad on Friday

Sunrisers Hyderabad has announced the arrival of Kevin Pietersen, who will...

Shah Rukh to be questioned by ED for undervaluing KKR shares

Bollywood actor and co-owner of Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata...

Secret of Shreyas Iyer's success in the IPL

Fresh from his match-winning exploits against table-toppers Chennai Super...

England's loss is IPL's gain... Find out!

Kevin Pietersen will fly to India at the request of his IPL team Sunrisers...

Caught & Told: IPL stunners to savour

Rediff.com presents the best catches from the eighth edition of the IPL.

Tue, May 12, 2015
IPL: Zaheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer help Delhi secure elusive win

Delhi Daredevils beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in their Indian...

'It's not about Pietersen's ability as a player, it's about trust'

There is no ban on Kevin Pietersen playing for England but an erosion of...

With eye on play-offs, momentum is key for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Having improved its play-off chances following three consecutive wins,...

RCB start favourites against depleted Kings XI

Royals Challengers Bangalore will start as overwhelming favourites against...

Sunrisers grab thrilling victory despite Miller's heroics

David Warner blasted a quickfire half-century before Sunrisers Hyderabad...

Mon, May 11, 2015
Struggling Johnson, Marsh released by Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab, who are already out of the race for a place in the...

Again, NO ENTRY for Shah Rukh at Wankhede stadium!

For the third year running after the ruckus he had created in 2012,...

'Yuvraj's Rs 16 crore price tag was market determined'

Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua has said that it was IPL market that decided...

Can Yuvraj save Delhi's nightmarish campaign?

Virtually assured of a berth in the playoffs, Chennai Super Kings will aim...

Swashbuckling Yusuf is now a smart operator

Yusuf Pathan has said his big-hitting skills are intact.

Just qualification isn't enough, CSK aim to be No 1

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said the target now is to finish...

De Villiers, Kohli make merry on Mumbai's off day on the field

Mumbai Indians had an off day on the field with below par bowling and...

Why Dhoni did not feel the need to use Ashwin?

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni defended his decision of...

Chennai seal play-offs spot with win over Rajasthan

Brendon McCullum struck a quickfire fifty before Ravindra Jadeja produced a...

Sun, May 10, 2015
Rampaging de Villiers powers RCB past Mumbai Indians

Powered by a swashbuckling 133 off just 59 balls by AB de Villiers and a...

Sunrisers Hyderabad look to consolidate their position

Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to consolidate their gains when they take on...

'Henriques is capable of delivering with bat and ball'

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has praised Moises Henriques.

Quinton de Kock fined for showing dissent to umpire

Delhi Daredevils batsman Quinton de Kock has been fined five per cent of his...

Sunrisers edge past Delhi to keep play-offs hopes alive

Moises Henriques' gritty fifty and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar's crafty bowling...

Sat, May 9, 2015
IPL: Holders Kolkata edge past Punjab, move to top of the table

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Kings XI Punjab by one wicket in the Indian...

Revenge match! CSK look to avenge defeat against Rajasthan

Chennai Super Kings will look to avenge their first leg loss against...

Will RCB halt Mumbai's winning streak?

Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to pull out all stops to prevent the...

Did Dhoni goof-up by giving Pawan Negi to bowl in death overs?

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said his team paid the price for...

Fri, May 8, 2015
IPL: Mumbai breach fortress Chennai to record fifth straight win

Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in an Indian Premier...

'Kings XI Punjab are bound to hurt some team in a big way'

They are out of contention for a play-off berth but that won't stop them...

Who will be MVP of IPL 8? Russell or Warner?

Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is emerging as the player...

'It's about knowing one's strengths and sticking to that'

Enjoying a prolific run with the bat, Indian opener KL Rahul has said he has...

'Never think of containing the batsmen because that doesn't work'

Kolkata Knight Riders' leg-spinner Piyush Chawla says attacking the batsmen...

Will Hyderabad seal play-offs berth against struggling Delhi

Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to get yet another win under their belt.

The Knights will look to shine bright at Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders will aim for their third win on the trot and end the...

Turning Point: 15-20 runs too many, and Daredevils were done in

After succumbing to their seventh loss this season, Delhi Daredevils skipper...

For Ganguly, it's only Kohli's runs that matter, not attitude!

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is not really bothered about whether...

Chawla spins Kolkata Knight Riders to victory

Match Report: Kolkata vs Delhi

Thu, May 7, 2015
Bhuvneshwar's bowling was top class, says Hyderabad coach Moody

Notwithstanding Rajasthan Royals making a match out of the 202-run chase,...

Why CSK are persisting with Jadeja despite poor form

Notwithstanding Ravindra Jadeja's poor showing in the ongoing Indian Premier...

IPL: Hyderabad down Rajasthan to keep play-off hopes alive

Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their play-off hopes alive by pulling off a...

Tendulkar's mantra for success: Respect your opposition

Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said trusting teammates and respecting the...

'Starc taught me to hit the deck hard and make use of the seam'

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Sreenath Aravind, who took four wickets...

IPL: Resurgent Mumbai Indians look to extend their winning run

High on confidence after their fourth consecutive victory, Mumbai Indians...

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

BCCI on Thursday cleared Sunil Narine's action after giving him a final...

IPL: Lucky Gayle crushes Punjab's play-off hopes

Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar rued drop catches as Chris Gayle went on...

Smith's success mantra: Don't try and do too much, don't premeditate!

Steve Smith has succeeded only moderately in the Indian Premier League for...

Wed, May 6, 2015
Gayle storm blows away Punjab, RCB rise to third

Opener Chris Gayle bludgeoned his way to an astonishing 57-ball 117 as Royal...

Sunrisers can still make it to IPL play-offs, says Moody

Sunrisers Hyderabad are lying a lowly seventh with eight points from nine...

Binny says Royals keen to avoid last season's misery

Rajasthan Royals are in a similar situation like last year when they were...

KKR unaffected by Narine's absence in IPL, says coach Bayliss

Coach Trevor Bayliss claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders have made a smooth...

2 crore bounty for Shami despite missing full IPL with injury!

Delhi Daredevils will have to cough up Rs. 2 crore despite not getting the...

How Smith, Dravid are shaping up Royals youngster Hooda's career!

The big-hitting Rajasthan Royals batsman Deepak Hooda credits his IPL...

IPL: Rajasthan Royals hold edge against inconsistent Sunrisers

After snapping their losing streak with a win over Delhi Daredevils,...

Daredevils face confident Kolkata in must-win tie

Supremely confident on home turf, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders...

Here is where Delhi lost to Mumbai Indians...

After rediscovering his form with a stroke-filled half century, Yuvraj Singh...

Why 'Big Show' Maxwell is no-show this IPL!

Kings XI Punjab captain George Bailey said swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn...

What Pakistan, England players are missing by IPL absence

Asserting that the Indian Premier League is a great platform to sharpen...

PHOTOS: Reunion of India's 2011 World Cup-winning stars at IPL

The Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils...

Mumbai Indians make it four in a row to jump to fourth

Captain Rohit Sharma and Ambati Rayudu played crucial knocks after Harbhajan...

Tue, May 5, 2015
Akram confident of Narine returning stronger with his off-spin

With questions being raised over Sunil Narine's action again, Kolkata Knight...

McCullum has set high standards with his aggressive captaincy: Southee

Praising Brendon McCullum for his aggressive style of leadership, Kiwi pacer...

Royal Challengers look to cement top-four spot

Royal Challengers Bangalore will seek to consolidate their position among...

Inconsistent bowling and fielding proved to be Hyderabad's bane

Unfazed by their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad coach...

KKR's Yusuf Pathan finally makes it count!

"In the end, Yusuf's knock of 30 not out from 19 balls was a crucial one",...

'If a bowler exceeds 15 degrees then he should be reported'

Former Sri Lanka spin sensation Muttiah Muralitharan discusses the BCCI's...

IPL: Bowlers shine as Kolkata rout Hyderabad

Kolkata Knight Riders bounced back in the home leg in style by notching up a...

Mon, May 4, 2015
Kohli's run out was the turning point, says Raina

Lauding Chennai Super Kings' team effort in their victory against Royal...

Injured Anderson rejoins Mumbai Indians ahead of Delhi match

Injured New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson joined the Mumbai Indians...

India's cricketers to tour Bangladesh after IPL

India's cricketers will barely have a week's respite after the conclusion of...

IPL: Chennai thrash Bangalore by 24 runs, reclaim top spot

Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 24 runs in their...

Captaincy brings the best out of me: Duminy

Delhi Daredevils skipper Jean-Paul Duminy blamed poor batting and fielding...

IPL: Resurgent Mumbai take on inconsistent Delhi in key contest

High on confidence after their third consecutive win, Mumbai Indians will...

Pocket dynamite Sarfaraz targets U-19 World Cup post IPL show

Indian Premier League's youngest player Sarfaraz Khan, who hit a blistering...

Daredevils' Mathews confident, reckons 'tournament is still wide open'

'We played pretty well against Mumbai (Indians at Delhi on April 23). We...

Why did Rajasthan's Rahane have sleepless nights?

Left sleepless the last time he played a bad shot against Mumbai Indians,...

Rahane, Nair guide Rajasthan to top of the table

Ajinkya Rahane continued his sparkling form as he struck a 54-ball unbeaten...

Sun, May 3, 2015
IPL: Mumbai stay in hunt for play-offs, loss ends Punjab's hopes

Mumbai Indians defeated Kings XI Punjab by 23 runs in the Indian Premier...

Can KKR get back to winning ways against in-form Hyderabad?

A resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad have been on a slow but sure climb but it is...

IPL: Super Kings, Royal Challengers look to consolidate advantage

Chennai Super Kings would seek to get back to winning ways and consolidate...

'Sunrisers Hyderabad have to work hard to be in the final four'

Buoyed by the win against table-toppers Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers...

Warner inspires Sunrisers to victory over Chennai Super Kings

Inspired by skipper David Warner's whirlwind fifty, Sunrisers Hyderabad...

I kept it simple in tense chase: Mandeep

Mandeep Singh, who starred in Royal Challengers Bangalore's victory, said...

Sat, May 2, 2015
Mumbai Indians look to keep winning momentum against Kings XI

Mumbai Indians will start as favourites when they take on laggards Kings XI...

I have learnt from Watson and Pollock, says Kulkarni

Pace bowler Dhawal Kulkarni, who has played a lot of domestic cricket before...

My confidence level has gone up after Australia tour, says Rahane

Rajasthan Royals batsman Ajinkya Rahane credited his mental preparation as...

Mandeep's late blast lifts RCB to thrilling win over KKR

Young Punjab batsman Mandeep Singh kept his cool under pressure as his...

Delhi Daredevils eye revenge against Rajasthan Royals

A resurgent Delhi Daredevils will look to build a winning momentum.

'Every game is a MUST-WIN now for Mumbai Indians'

Ambati Rayudu conceded that his side will have to play each game as a must-win.

Rayudu's blast helps Mumbai down Rajasthan

Ambati Rayudu blasted a quickfire half-century to help Mumbai Indians...

Fri, May 1, 2015
Clinical Delhi thrash hapless Kings XI by 9 wickets

Zaheer Khan made an impressive comeback from a year-long hiatus...

Missed the pressure of batsman attacking me: Zaheer

Making an impact straightaway after a near year-long sabbatical due to...

Will playing in hometown prove lucky for Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Sunrisers Hyderabad face an uphill task to find their way through in the...

KKR eye winning momentum as they take on RCB

Pumped up after a thrilling win over the smooth-sailing Chennai Super Kings,...

Expect Narine to return stronger

Sunil Narine might be out with a suspected bowling action but Kolkata Knight...

Dhoni looks jaded but he is 'fine', confirms Fleming

Coach Stephen Fleming said nothing was wrong with the captain.

Russell, Hogg and Uthappa sizzle in Kolkata's win over Chennai

Robin Uthappa and Andre Russell struck belligerent fifties after veteran...

Thu, Apr 30, 2015
Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner Sunil Narine underwent in Chennai on...

Kolkata Knight Riders gives Keshri's family Rs 20 lakh

In a noble gesture, Kolkata Knight Riders named deceased Bengal cricketer...

Fit-again Zaheer could play against Kings XI Punjab, says Yuvraj

Still non-committal about Zaheer Khan's first appearance for Delhi...

Mumbai Indians hope to recapture winning momentum after break

Mumbai Indians had a break of five days after their 20-run victory over...

Dravid supports BCCI's ban on Narine for chucking

Without mentioning any individual names, former India captain and Rajasthan...

Rajasthan seek Ganesha's blessings to get IPL campaign back on track

Following two washed out games in a row, it was no surprise to see Rajasthan...

Disappointing that I had starts but have not been able to convert: K L Rahul

Disappointed with some of his performances during the ongoing Indian Premier...

Injuries to Bailey and Marsh add to Kings XI Punjab's woes

If the two injured players are unable to take field against DD, it will...

Will it be sweet homecoming for Rahane, Kulkarni at Wankhede?

Well-rested and rejuvenated Mumbai Indians would seek to turn the tables on...

Delhi will go all out against struggling Punjab

Delhi Daredevils have no option but to go all out when they take on Kings XI...

IPL: Ranchi to host second play-off qualifier, eliminator in Pune

The first qualifier of the play-off stage of Indian Premier League will be...

IPL: Rain plays spoilsport; Bangalore, Rajasthan share points

Royal Challengers Bangalore were forced to share points with Rajasthan...

Wed, Apr 29, 2015
Six scintillating catches from IPL 8. Pick the best!

Half-way through the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League, the...

Sunil Narine banned from bowling off-spinners

Kolkata Knight Riders' ace spinner underwent a biomechanical analysis in...

KKR have lots to ponder on after agonising defeat

Kolkata Knight Riders would look to quickly redeem themselves when they face...

How CSK's Bravo thrives under pressure

Dwayne Bravo helped Chennai Super Kings pull off a sensational two-run win...

At 44, Brad Hogg is enjoying his cricket in the IPL!

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Brad Hogg says he's very lucky to have been...

Injured Ashwin set to miss CSK's next two matches

Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the next two IPL matches due to a...

Hats off to Dhoni's captaincy!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauded his bowlers and fielders for their 'fantastic'...

Six scintillating catches from IPL 8

Half-way through the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League, the...

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a low-scoring...

Tue, Apr 28, 2015
Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Humiliated in their previous face-off this season, table toppers Rajasthan...

IPL boss Rajiv Shukla defends Thakur over links with bookie

Indian Premier League governing council chairman Rajiv Shukla, on Monday,...

Boult, Warner shine as Hyderabad outclass Punjab

Pace spearhead Trent Boult led the way with three wickets after David...

Mon, Apr 27, 2015
Time for Yuvraj to stand up and be counted

Yuvraj Singh, the costliest buy this season, hasn't set the Indian Premier...

Thakur blasts Srinivasan on bookie links allegation. Read his letter

The internal feud within the Board of Control for Cricket in India took an...

CSK set to dominate KKR on home turf

It's going to be Chennai Super Kings' war cry Whistle Podu versus Korbo,...

Daredevils 'need to regroup' while RCB 'get combination right'

Delhi Daredevils skipper JP Duminy admitted that his team were "outplayed"...

Sun, Apr 26, 2015
Starc, Gayle help Bangalore crush Delhi by 10 wickets

A fiery spell of fast bowling from Mitchell Starc and Varun Aaron followed...

BCCI to take legal opinion on CSK's low demerger valuation

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday decided to seek a fresh...

KKR, RR share points after IPL match rained off

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders' home match against Rajasthan...

KKR names Keshri as 16th member; to give his family Rs 10 lakh

Champions Kolkata Knight Riders paid tribute to deceased cricketer Ankit...

Sehwag, Miller, Maxwell's batting failures hurting Kings XI Punjab

The likes of Virender Sehwag, David Miller and Glenn Maxwell have not...

McCullum, spinners guide Chennai to top spot

Chennai Super Kings thrashed Kings XI Punjab by a huge margin of 97 runs,...

Sat, Apr 25, 2015
Hyderabad's disastrous batting leaves coach Moody 'embarrassed'

A fuming Tom Moody says he was left 'embarrassed' after Sunrisers...

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

The appointment of next India chief coach, Chennai Super Kings's low...

Malinga, McClenaghan bowl Mumbai Indians to win over Hyderabad

Lasith Malinga and Mitchell McClenaghan came up with stellar bowling display...

Knight Riders undecided about Narine's inclusion for Rajasthan clash

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine, who has been reported for...

IPL: Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers seek winning momentum

High on confidence after convincing victories in their previous games, both...

'I feel good about my batting but have not converted the starts'

Virender Sehwag still feels the insatiable hunger for scoring runs and says...

IPL: Kolkata face biggest mental hurdle ahead of home stretch

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be in a tight corner without...

'The win against Rajasthan might be a momentum change for us'

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has described his team's...

'Ajinkya Rahane comes closest to technical perfection in IPL'

Former India captain Ajit Wadekar feels that Ajinkya Rahane is probably the...

CSK spinners not as effective as in previous years: coach Fleming

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming conceded on Friday that the spin...

Fri, Apr 24, 2015
Kohli, Starc guide Bangalore to 9-wkt win over Rajasthan

Skipper Virat Kohli blasted his second successive fifty and pacer Mitchell...

Why Ishant, India's best fast bowler, is warming the bench in the IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman pointed out that Ishant's no-ball...

Narine again reported for 'suspected illegal bowling action'

West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine has again been reported for suspect...

Iyer credits Amre for top form in IPL

"A lot of credit goes to him (Praveen Amre) because he really works hard on...

Can Rohit resurrect bottom-placed Mumbai Indians' fortunes at home?

Pushed to the bottom of the table following their fifth defeat in six...

How Australia's World Cup heroes Maxwell, Johnson are struggling

Struggling to be consistent, Kings XI Punjab will have their task cut out...

Mumbai's star-studded think-tank hampering their chances?

Parthiv Patel said that the results may not be coming but the star-studded...

Dhoni's daughter Ziva's stadium debut

Ziva was seen in the stands to cheer Chennai Super Kings in their Indian...

PHOTOS: IPL 8's HOTTEST WAGs

They are termed by many teams as distractions while some feel that they make...

Big IPL buys Yuvraj, Karthik struggling to get going

Two players, who were bought for big money at the Indian Premier League...

IPL: Delhi Daredevils thrash Mumbai Indians to break Kotla jinx

Delhi Daredevils defeated Mumbai Indians by 37 runs in their Indian Premier...

Thu, Apr 23, 2015
Tendulkar mania grips Feroz Shah Kotla

Sachin Tendulkar may have retired from cricket but he still rules the hearts...

Another blow for Delhi Daredevils; Shami officially ruled out

The BCCI has officially confirmed that India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami...

IPL: Can RCB end slump against table-toppers Rajasthan?

Pushed to the bottom of the heap after three successive losses, it will take...

Insane! IPL team Chennai Super Kings valued at Rs 5 lakh only

Two-time Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings has been valued...

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina reckons that the early dismissal of...

Nehra, Raina shine as Chennai demolish Bangalore

Veteran Ashish Nehra dished out a brilliant spell of pace bowling after...

Wed, Apr 22, 2015
IPL: Warner's belligerent 91 helps Hyderabad overpower Kolkata

SunRisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs (via...

Delhi's leg-spinners present a different challenge for Mumbai: Bond

With Delhi Daredevils on a nine-match losing streak at home, Mumbai Indians...

'Delhi have three games at the Kotla to set things straight'

With Delhi Daredevils having lost nine matches on the trot in the IPL,...

Injured Finch out for three months after surgery

Australia's World Cup winning batsman Aaron Finch underwent surgery on his...

Delhi Daredevils look find footing against Mumbai Indians

An inconsistent Delhi Daredevils will look to break the home jinx when they...

'Punjab will focus on good cricket rather than depending on luck'

After edging out Rajasthan Royals in a nail-biting IPL game, Kings XI Punjab...

Look who missed all the Super Over action

Just a few years ago, actress Shilpa Shetty was the face of Rajasthan Royals.

Luck favours Kings XI, but MI's agony continues

Virender Sehwag credits Axar Patel and Mitchell Johnson for the victory.

Marsh, Miller lift Punjab to 'Super' victory against Rajasthan

Shaun Marsh's sensational strokeplay helped Kings XI Punjab edge past...

Tue, Apr 21, 2015
RCB's fit-again pacer Starc ready to fire against Chennai

Keen to take the field after missing the first few Indian Premier League...

Can Bangalore revive fortunes against formidable Chennai?

Expect a battle of wits when Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super...

Captain Dhoni reveals secret of CSK's success

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says the camaraderie...

'It is my dream to to play Test cricket for South Africa'

The David Miller style of play is suited more to shorter formats but the...

IPL: In-form KKR hoping to take Sunrisers in stride

Their morale on the upswing after back-to-back victories, defending...

Delhi Daredevils to get Zaheer boost ahead of RCB tie

Delhi Daredevils are expected to get a boost ahead of their IPL match...

Coming soon... a special performance from game-changer Yusuf Pathan

'Game-changer' Yusuf will do something special, says Gautam Gambhir.

'Luxury to have Morne, Umesh and Sunil in the same team'

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir credited his bowlers .

PHOTOS: IPL 8's cheergirls sizzle!

More that the battle between bat and ball, it is the colourfully dressed...

Mon, Apr 20, 2015
IPL: Gambhir, Yusuf help holders Kolkata ease past Delhi

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in their...

Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been fined after his team maintained...

Man who uncovered IPL fixing joins BCCI's anti-corruption wing

Former Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar was on Monday appointed as...

'Confident Rajasthan Royals are the clear leaders at the moment'

After his side suffered their first defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals...

Smith reveals the secrets of his success

Australia's Steve Smith, attributed his success to calmness and the...

Kings XI Punjab have task cut out against reigning Royals

A struggling Kings XI Punjab will have to pull out all stops against in-form...

Here is why Wiese backs captain Kohli's decision to chase

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder David Wiese said that the presence...

How IPL brings the best flavours of West Indies...

Pollard's tape-on-mouth act was something very different and unique, says...

Harbhajan, 100 IPL matches and counting...

Mumbai Indians' spin spearhead Harbhajan Singh said 100th IPL match is a...

The 'positive' force behind Mumbai Indians

Ricky Ponting's positive attitude and calm demeanour played a huge part in...

Mumbai Indians prove a point against RCB's swashbuckling batsmen

Under pressure after four consecutive defeats, Mumbai Indians came out with...

PHOTOS: Ever seen Pollard put a tape on his mouth?

In a bizzare incident, Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard put on a...

Clinical Mumbai beat RCB to register their first win in IPL 8

Mumbai Indians produced a clinical performance to beat Royal Challengers...

Sun, Apr 19, 2015
IPL: Watson, Rahane help leaders Rajasthan thrash Chennai

Rajasthan Royals outplayed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their...

My job is to work with KKR bowlers' psyche: Akram

The former Pakistan captain is also confident that Yusuf Pathan will fire...

'It was important for us to get the winning feeling going'

Upbeat after two wins under their belt Delhi Daredevils coach Gary Kirsten...

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils face rampaging Knight Riders

A resurgent Delhi Daredevils squad will look to continue with their winning...

Rajasthan aim for early wickets to counter Chennai challenge

Rajasthan Royals pacer Tim Southee said that their Indian Premier League...

Sat, Apr 18, 2015
Russell's blast powers Kolkata to victory against Punjab

Andre Russell's spectacular all-round performance powered defending...

PHOTOS: Duminy's all-round show wins Delhi a thriller

Delhi Daredevils defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs.

After 4 defeats Mumbai Indians look for 1st win

Mumbai Indians would look to bounce back when they take on a formidable...

Royals v CSK: Who will win the battle of supremacy?

Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their four-match winning streak.

Nehra happy to bowl with the new ball and take wickets

Chennai Super Kings pace spearhead Ashish Nehra said dismissing Rohit...

Mumbai Indians 'still searching for right combination'

Consigned to their fourth straight defeat, a dejected Mumbai Indians captain...

Somehow Gary gets the best out of me: Yuvraj

Making it clear that the 'Most Expensive Player' tagline doesn't create any...

Smith, McCullum steer CSK to victory; Mumbai's losing run continues

Openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum shared a breathtaking 109-run...

Fri, Apr 17, 2015
'Regular spot in Test side has helped me develop as a cricketer'

Despite enjoying reasonable success Down Under in Test matches, India opener...

KKR v Kings: They win some; they lose some and look for consistency

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look to return to winning ways.

Spot-fix tainted Ankeet Chavan gets richer by Rs 32 lakh

Ankeet Chavan, one of the three Rajasthan Royals players charged with...

IPL: Can 'Daredevil' Yuvraj continue good form against Hyderabad?

After putting a stop to their prolonged losing streak, Delhi Daredevils will...

PHOTOS: It's baby's day out, as star kids make IPL debut

It didn't come as a surprise when the cameras focused on Shah Rukh Khan's...

Thu, Apr 16, 2015
IPL: Rajasthan edge Hyderabad in last-ball thriller to stay top

Rajasthan Royals beat SunRisers Hyderabad by six wickets in their Indian...

Rohit demands better batting from Mumbai Indians in first six overs

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma says the team cannot be dependent on him...

'Chennai Super Kings will not be over-confident against Mumbai'

Notwithstanding Mumbai Indians' poor start in this IPL season, Chennai Super...

Preity Zinta's ooh... aah... ouch IPL moments!

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta had a lot to cheer about until her...

Rohit's struggling Mumbai face tough challenge against Dhoni's CSK

Mumbai Indians will have their task cut out when they lock horns with...

'We have not won lot of games, this win will give us confidence'

Captain Jean-Paul Duminy praised Mayank Agarwal and Yuvraj Singh for their...

Delhi Daredevils pacer Shami out of IPL due to injury

India pacer Mohammed Shami's knee injury turned out to be more serious than...

Wed, Apr 15, 2015
IPL: Mayank, Yuvraj help Delhi Daredevils end losing streak

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

Injured Finch likely to miss rest of IPL

Mumbai Indians batsman Aaron Finch is likely to miss the rest of the Indian...

Mumbai Indians lacking a bit of confidence as a group: Ponting

Ricky Ponting, Mumbai's head coach, says the team hasn't been able to...

IPL: Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals hoping to extend winning run

Looking to keep their winning run intact, table-toppers Rajasthan Royals...

We need to touch up our game: Pollard

Disappointed after Mumbai Indians' third successive IPL loss, the team's...

Smith takes Orange cap, says he never gets tired of batting

The ever-consistent Steve Smith continued his rich vein of form,scoring an...

Tue, Apr 14, 2015
'Last year we stopped Kings XI Punjab thrice, hopefully...'

Having beaten them thrice last season, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam...

Captain Smith steers Royals to victory over Mumbai

Captain Steve Smith struck his maiden half-century in the Indian Premier...

Delhi Daredevils can still turn it around, says Mathews

Delhi Daredevils might have suffered narrow defeats in the first two matches...

KKR captain Gambhir donates Rs 4 lakh for Indian ice hockey team

Pained to see the Indian ice hockey team's fund raising campaign in a bid to...

'Nothing wrong in Uthappa's behavior, you got to be aggressive'

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir defended under-fire opener...

Preparing for unexpected scenarios is key in IPL: Karanveer

Kings XI Punjab leg-spinner Karanveer Singh says preparing for 'out of the...

With Boult doing a fantastic job, Steyn will have to wait his chance

Not undermining Dale Steyn's ability with the ball, Sunrisers Hyderabad...

Will Delhi Daredevils be lucky against Kings XI Punjab?

Daredevils look to end losing streak against Kings XI.

RCB's hopes rest on Milne, Starc return

Royal Challengers Bangalore may have faltered against Sunrisers Hyderabad...

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

He was the deserving Man-of-the-match for his explosive half-century but...

IPL: Warner, Dhawan guide Sunrisers to easy win over RCB

Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on the individual brilliance of David Warner and...

Mon, Apr 13, 2015
'Sehwag always tells me back my instincts no matter what happens'

There aren't too many better exponents of explosive batting in shortest...

Daredevils fret over Zaheer, Shami's fitness

Veteran pace bowler Zaheer Khan's fitness issues have been under the scanner...

Harbhajan demands more from MI captain Rohit

After his stellar all-round performance against Kings XI Punjab went in...

In T20 cricket anyone can hit, says Bailey

Kings XI skipper George Bailey said his team deserved to beat Mumbai Indians...

We played some stupid shots in the chase: Rohit Sharma

Bailey hopes find a cool drink in IPL's tight schedule.

Can Rajasthan Royals maintain momentum against Mumbai?

Buoyed by their thrilling last-ball win against Delhi Daredevils, a...

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians lose but Harbhajan steals the show

Mumbai Indians lost their IPL cricket match against Kings XI Punjab by 18 runs.

Harbhajan slams 24-ball 64 but Mumbai lose to Punjab

Harbhajan Singh slammed an entertaining half-century but could not prevent...

Time for home domination for RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to exploit the home advantage when...

Sun, Apr 12, 2015
Mumbai's heart still beats for Tendulkar

Wankhde crowd reserves biggest cheer for Sachin Tendulkar.

Hooda is happy to repay Rajasthan Royals and Dravid's trust

Rahul Dravid always tells me that take the game to the end, believe in your...

I don't know where we went wrong: Imran Tahir

Delhi just short on luck, will win soon, says Imran Tahir.

IPL PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils lose way as Hooda sizzles for Royals

Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Daredevils by three wickets.

Battle of nerves: Rajasthan Royals leave Delhi Daredevils heartbroken

Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Daredevils by three wickets.

One of RCB's better wins, says Kohli after beating KKR

After playing another match-winning knock in the Indian Premier League, a...

Sat, Apr 11, 2015
IPL: Gayle stars as Bangalore squeeze past KKR in thriller

Chris Gayle hammered the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers into submission with...

'We have to accept that McCullum is at the top of his game'

Lauding Chennai Super Kings opener Brendon McCullum's unbeaten 100 in his...

'Kiwi vs Kiwi and South African vs South African makes IPL intriguing'

With Chennai Super Kings notching up a second straight win in Indian Premier...

Mumbai Indians working on problem areas: Anderson

All-rounder Corey Anderson admitted that Mumbai Indians' bowling was below...

IPL: McCullum hits tournament's first ton as Chennai win again

Brendon McCullum blazed his way to the tournament's first century as Chennai...

IPL: Delhi Daredevils hope to get lucky on home turf

Hoping to end their 10-match losing streak in the IPL cricket tournament,...

IPL: Mumbai Indians, Kings XI look to get into winning ways

Former champions Mumbai Indians take on last year's runners-up Kings XI...

'AB can score 360 degrees; he's got all the shots in the book'

Kolkata Knight Riders speedster Morne Morkel says one has to think on his...

Changing batting order was not a good idea: Bailey

Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey rued making changes to the batting...

Faulkner's all-round show takes Royals past Kings

Australian James Faulkner's superb all-round show helped Rajasthan Royals...

Fri, Apr 10, 2015
Narine is a class act in T20 cricket: Kohli

India's Test captain says the West Indies bowler is "a class act in Twenty20...

Steyn vs McCullum as Sunrisers face Chennai test

Led by aggressive Australian opener David Warner, Sunrisers would be relying...

Kohli says RCB in great shape, will go far in IPL 8

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli insists that the team, whose...

Stringent measures in place to ensure clean IPL, says Shukla

Stung by revelations of a player being approached for spot-fixing, IPL...

Hurt Kohli slams critics for Anushka tirade after World Cup exit

Virat Kohli lashed out at critics who blamed his girlfriend, Anushkha...

Rajasthan Royals confirms player approached to fix IPL match

In fresh controversy to the already tainted Indian Premier League, a...

IPL 8: Chennai captain Dhoni happy to win close games

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauded pacer Ashish Nehra...

IPL: Chennai Super Kings edge past Delhi Daredevils in thriller

Ashish Nehra snapped up three wickets to lead a disciplined bowling attack...

Thu, Apr 9, 2015
BCCI's Shirke, Shetty depose in IPL spot-fixing probe

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale, current IPL Governing Council member...

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

World Cup winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has admitted that he owes his...

'Added responsibility is not pressure, but a motivating factor'

Following untimely injuries to Mitchell Starc and Adam Milne, Royal...

Josh Hazlewood pulls out of Indian Premier League

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has pulled out of the ongoing Indian Premier...

Rajasthan bank on Aussie firepower against Kings XI Punjab

Rajasthan Royals would be keen to adapt quickly to their new 'home ground'...

IPL PHOTOS: KKR shine as SRK clan cheer from the stands

When Kolkata Knight Riders surpassed the Mumbai Indians to register an...

Rohit spares bowlers despite unsatisfactory performance

'I don't regret missing out on the century but on losing after setting a...

Gambhir credits Morne-led bowling unit for opening win

Kolkata Knight Riders might have come up trumps in a high-scoring IPL opener...

Wed, Apr 8, 2015
IPL 8: Points Table

Check out the league standings in the eighth edition of the Indian Premier...

IPL: Champions Kolkata start on an emphatic note against Mumbai

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by seven...

'Chennai Super Kings have the upper hand going by their record'

With a new-look side at his disposal, Delhi Daredevils skipper Jean-Paul...

Irfan Pathan gets injured, set to miss Chennai's opening game

Injuries seem to be a permanent companion of India discard Irfan Pathan as...

'IPL's an opportunity to play alongside some of the best talents'

Relishing every bit of the IPL experience in his debut season, Sun Risers...

IPL has made a better batsman, says Miller

For the South African left-hander, one of the positives from playing in the...

Chennai look to put behind off-field controversies, start afresh

The most consistent team across all seasons of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings...

'Sunil Narine is the man of the IPL'

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly says the Kolkata Knight Riders spinner's...

Johnson excited about challenge of bowling to 'best batsman' AB

After playing a crucial role in Australia's World Cup triumph, Mitchell...

9 records to beat in IPL 2015

Here are 9 records that IPL players will be trying to beat this season.

Fans await the real IPL action after star-studded opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League's eighth edition turned...

Will Yuvraj justify his Rs 16 crore price?

The eighth edition of the Indian Premier League, says Haresh Pandya,...

Tue, Apr 7, 2015
Set in 2008... these IPL records still stand!

Ahead of the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League here's a look at...

Hrithik, Anushka shine in glittering IPL opening ceremony

Even as rain continued unabated spectators were glued to their seats hoping...

Kotla track will be prepared without any interference: Chauhan

Former India opener and DDCA vice-president Chetan Chauhan made it clear...

PHOTOS: Dhoni checks in for IPL with daughter Ziva in tow

Since his return from the ICC World Cup, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni...

'Tendulkar continues to be an integral part of Mumbai Indians'

Sachin Tendulkar took the centrestage at the Eden Gardens as the Mumbai...

'I see no reason why a team should not use the home advantage'

Kolkata Knight Riders may have the home advantage going into the openng game...

'You don't win the IPL twice by just playing on slow wickets'

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has hit out at the critics for...

Kiwi bowling star Boult looking to swing it for Hyderabad in IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad's New Zealand import Trent Boult is hoping that Indian...

Narine has captain Gambhir's total support

West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine got complete backing of his Kolkata...

Why world's fastest bowler Steyn is a big fan of Umesh Yadav

Ishant Sharma is another pacer that ranks high in the South Africa fast...

Stricter laws needed to deal with spot-fixing: Dravid

Having gone through a testing time as captain of Rajasthan Royals when the...

Meet the Delhi Daredevils' Aussie desi

Snapped up for Rs 1.7 crore, Gurinder Sandhu is highly rated by Ricky Ponting.

Champions KKR face formidable Mumbai Indians in IPL opener

Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their title defence against a formidable...

World champions Smith, Watson ready for Royals show in IPL 8

Australia's batting sensation Steven Smith tells Harish Kotian switching...

Mon, Apr 6, 2015
Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Former Union minister and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla was re-appointed...

This year we are one of the hunted teams: Bailey

He may have had to relinquish his captaincy and a place in the side during...

Time for big hits, new names to shine as IPL 8 kicks off

With it's scandalous past, still fresh in the minds of fans and critics...

Sehwag can make a comeback to Indian team, says Bangar

Kings XI Punjab head coach Sanjay Bangar believes out-of-favour opener...

I am really excited to play under Dhoni at CSK: Irfan

All-rounder Irfan Pathan said he is ready to fit into any role that his new...

Guess the most successful IPL team!

The cricketing world is all set for another feast with the Indian Premier...

Sun, Apr 5, 2015
Spinners have a key role to play in T20s: Tahir

'You have to just adjust to the conditions quickly because there is a big...

Kohli banks on AB and Gayle to come good in IPL 8

The arrival of Darren Sammy and S Badrinath has given Royal Challengers...

Sunil Narine cleared to play in IPL after BCCI nod

Sunil Narine has been cleared to play for defending champions Kolkata Knight...

'Disappointed not to bring the Cup back but IPL a new challenge'

Rohit Sharma has said while the national team members are disappointed at...

'I had the time to plan how I wanted to coach the Mumbai Indians'

Mumbai Indians head coach and former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has...

'Bowlers are making their presence felt in limited-overs cricket'

Raring to go in the IPL, a fit-again Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Ishant Sharma...

Sat, Apr 4, 2015
Thrilled Botha geared up for IPL challenge

Surprised at the call up, Kolkata Knight Riders' South African recruit Johan...

Players must remain vigilant to avoid fixing menace: Dravid

Former India captain Rajasthan Royals mentor Rahul Dravid said that the...

Bollywood stars Hrithik, Shahid set to rock IPL opening night

The eighth edition of the Indian Premier League is set to open with...

Fri, Apr 3, 2015
Shane Bond's arrival lifts Mumbai's spirits

The preparation of former Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians for...

Narine yet to get BCCI's approval for IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders trump card spinner Sunil Narine checked into the city...

Zaheer's experience will be crucial for the team: Duminy

Delhi Daredevils, over the past two seasons, have shown a penchant for...

'Will see a lot of chinaman bowlers in the near future'

The art of Chinaman bowling is becoming a rarity in the world of cricket,...

Thu, Apr 2, 2015
'I don't think there is a guy more motivated than Yuvraj Singh'

Delhi Daredevils' chief coach Gary Kirsten has pointed out that he was the...

Angelo Mathews to miss Delhi's opening game against Chennai

Last year's wooden spooners Delhi Daredevils will have to go into a tough...

Know the IPL teams

Check out the squads of the eight participating teams in IPL 8.

Thomas to work with Delhi Daredevils pace bowlers in IPL

Former South African pace bowler Alfonso Thomas has joined Delhi Daredevils...

Wed, Apr 1, 2015
Hussey ready to be back in the groove for Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings' Michael Hussey is happy to be back in the fold and the...

Narine will have to appear for another test to clear action: Dalmiya

Kolkata Knight Riders' ace spinner Sunil Narine might have been cleared by...

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for the eighth edition of the Indian...

IPL 8 Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Check out the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the eighth edition of the Indian...

IPL 8 Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Check out the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the eighth edition of...

IPL 8 Squads: Mumbai Indians

Check out the Mumbai Indians squad for the eighth edition of the Indian...

IPL 8 Squads: Kings XI Punjab

Check out the Kings XI Punjab squad for the eighth edition of the Indian...

IPL 8 Squads: Rajasthan Royals

Check out the Rajasthan Royals squad for the eighth edition of the Indian...

IPL 8 Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders

Check out the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the eighth edition of the...

IPL 8 Squads: Delhi Daredevils

Check out the Delhi Daredevils squad for the eighth edition of the Indian...

Tue, Mar 31, 2015
IPL 8: Check out the play-offs schedule

Check out the complete schedule of the eighth edition of the Indian Premier...

Daredevils Zaheer, Yuvraj eye IPL 8 for India comeback

Out of favour because of poor form and injury, Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh...

IPL: KKR call in Mahmood, Botha to replace injured players

Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a double setback ahead of the eighth season...

IPL: KKR home matches postponed due to Kolkata Municipal elections

The Indian Premier League's Kolkata schedule has been slightly rejigged...

Mon, Mar 30, 2015
KKR threaten to pull out of IPL over Narine's exclusion: Reports

Narine was banned for suspect action during the 2014 Champions League...

Thu, Mar 26, 2015
Duminy to lead Delhi Daredevils in IPL 8

South African all-rounder JP Duminy will lead Delhi Daredevils in the eighth...

Tue, Mar 24, 2015
Pietersen released from IPL deal to make county switch

Kevin Pietersen has been released from the majority of his Indian Premier...

Tue, Mar 17, 2015
IPL experience will help me plan against India's players, says Shakib

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Tuesday said it is important for...

Sat, Mar 14, 2015
Pietersen to skip IPL to push England recall bid?

England batsman Kevin Pietersen could push his bid for an international...

Fri, Mar 13, 2015
World Cup Blog: Beat Australia and World Cup is yours, Imran tells Pakistan

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Wed, Mar 4, 2015
'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis conceded that the Indian Premier League has...

Tue, Mar 3, 2015
Sehwag reveals Bangar's role in Punjab's good run in IPL 7

Virender Sehwag pointed out that IPL is a good platform for young players to...

Sun, Mar 1, 2015
Srinivasan-backed Dalmiya set to return as BCCI president

The road for Jagmohan Dalmiya was cleared after another former president...

Fri, Feb 27, 2015
Srinivasan apologises to Supreme Court, says won't preside over March 2 AGM

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami...

CSK appeals to IPL GC to go under trust

Troubled IPL franchises Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR)...

Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Find out what this Indian origin cabbie's son wants to learn from Zak

Sandhu is excited at the prospect of playing alongside Zaheer Khan.

Tue, Feb 24, 2015
CCI penalty against BCCI for 'abuse of dominance' set aside

The Competition Appellate Tribunal said the regulator relied on 'legally...

Mon, Feb 23, 2015
Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed unhappiness over Narayanswami...

Wed, Feb 18, 2015
How the teams splurged at the IPL Auction 2015

Check out the overall auction money spent during the 2015 IPL as divided by...

Tue, Feb 17, 2015
'Yuvraj is a big name and can ensure a full house in the IPL'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has endorsed Delhi Daredevils splurging Rs 16...

Mon, Feb 16, 2015
IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price

67 players, including 23 overseas, were sold and Rs 86.8 crore spent on them...

IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!

IPL Action VIII: These players went unsold

Cariappa says 'don't care about money' after max hit at IPL auction

"I don't know what to say. It is really a dream come true. I was confident...

IPL VIII auction: Yuvraj fetches record price, Delhi break bank

Yuvraj Singh has emerged as the costliest cricketer in the IPL 8 players'...

Yuvraj not retained to exhaust other teams' purse: RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore director P A Murali revealed the strategy behind...

Yograj says Dhoni did not want Yuvraj in WC squad; son differs

Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj made a controversial claim on Monday, saying...

Sun, Feb 15, 2015
IPL Auction: Who will attract highest base price? Yuvraj or Amla?

Yuvraj Singh and Hashim Amla will be the star attractions in the Indian...

Wed, Feb 11, 2015
KKR meet Mumbai Indians in IPL 8 opener. Check out full schedule

Sixty matches (including the four play-offs) will be played over 47 days in...

Tue, Feb 10, 2015
Chennai, Pune back as IPL venues for 2015

The Indian Premier League Governing Council also decided to allot all home...

Star TV subsidiary wins IPL media rights for Rs 302 crore

Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of...

BCCI Marketing Committee, IPL Governing Council meet today

The Cricket Board has convened meetings of its Marketing Committee and IPL...

Sun, Feb 8, 2015
Srinivasan did most of the talking at BCCI meeting in Chennai

BCCI's Working Committee members were unanimous in their opinion that a...

BCCI's Annual General Meeting in Chennai on March 2

The BCCI further added that "the Committee discussed the implications of the...

Tue, Feb 3, 2015
IPL 8 auctions: Rs 135 cr up for play!

This year's auctions will wrap up in one day.