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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli salutes Krunal Pandya after gritty match-winner vs Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli salutes Krunal Pandya after gritty match-winner vs Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

In a video released by RCB, Kohli praised Krunal's resilience, saying the innings stood out for its courage under pressure. He said Krunal refused to give in to discomfort and instead "found a way" to keep the team in the contest, with his late sixes proving decisive in the final outcome.

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has backed Abhishek Sharma to finish as the top run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2026 season ahead of his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Heinrich Klaasen.

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya wears his battle scars with pride

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya wears his battle scars with pride

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

Krunal flaunted his battle wounds on Monday, a dafter after his valiant effort that pushed RCB to the top of the table while knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.

Harbhajan terms Urvil Patel as 'one for the future'

Harbhajan terms Urvil Patel as 'one for the future'

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

Harbhajan Singh praised Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel after his blistering 13-ball fifty against Lucknow Super Giants helped CSK chase 204 and stay alive in the IPL playoff race.

I still see Punjab-RCB as IPL 2026 finalists: Gavaskar

I still see Punjab-RCB as IPL 2026 finalists: Gavaskar

Rediff.com   7 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar reckons Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings have it in them to script a turnaround and make it to the IPL 2026 final.

'Virat will do Virat things': RCB stay calm over Kohli slump

'Virat will do Virat things': RCB stay calm over Kohli slump

Rediff.com   10 hours ago

RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya backed Virat Kohli to bounce back after two golden ducks, calling him a "different beast" while praising his aura and hunger despite a brief dip in form.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites T20 record books

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites T20 record books

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the fastest and youngest batter in men's T20 history to hit 100 sixes, achieving the milestone in just 29 innings during IPL 2026.

'Like batting against a bowling machine': Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton

'Like batting against a bowling machine': Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Finn Allen's unbeaten 47-ball IPL century powered KKR to an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, with Mark Boucher and Piyush Chawla praising the Kiwi opener's explosive batting display.

Kohli fans create 345-square-foot artwork outside Ekana Stadium

Kohli fans create 345-square-foot artwork outside Ekana Stadium

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A giant artwork of Virat Kohli was unveiled by fans in Lucknow ahead of the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his immense popularity.

SKY, Devisha blessed with baby girl

SKY, Devisha blessed with baby girl

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty have welcomed a baby girl. The Mumbai Indians star's availability for the next IPL match is uncertain due to paternity leave.

Gambhir's 'my way or highway' style under fire

Gambhir's 'my way or highway' style under fire

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has criticised Gautam Gambhir's aggressive leadership style, suggesting it may be overbearing and create tension within the India cricket team.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi mania peaks as England greats make 'burnt out' remark

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi mania peaks as England greats make 'burnt out' remark

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd jokingly claimed Sooryavanshi could be "burnt out by 21" after being left amazed by his explosive performances.

Kohli, Yuvraj pay tribute to late Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Gill

Kohli, Yuvraj pay tribute to late Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Gill

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh pay tribute.to former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill, a member of India's 2008 U-19 World Cup-winning squad

Butter-fingered Punjab Kings surrender top spot after costly dropped catches

Butter-fingered Punjab Kings surrender top spot after costly dropped catches

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Punjab Kings paid the price for sloppy fielding and dropped catches in a defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Irfan Pathan criticising their costly errors in IPL 2026.

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, saying he deserves to be ranked among the best leaders in the Indian Premier League, alongside MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir.

IPL 2026: Pathan impressed by Kartik Sharma's spin reading skills in CSK triumph

IPL 2026: Pathan impressed by Kartik Sharma's spin reading skills in CSK triumph

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised young Chennai Super Kings batter Kartik Sharma for his strong performance against spin bowling. The 20-year-old played a key role in CSK's eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

MI travel to Raipur; Hardik's absence sparks concern

MI travel to Raipur; Hardik's absence sparks concern

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Hardik Pandya likely to miss more Indian Premier League matches due to back spasms, with Mumbai Indians awaiting clarity on their captain's return.

'He's Batting On Another Level'

'He's Batting On Another Level'

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday, earns praise from Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.

What Ashwin Told Vijay...

What Ashwin Told Vijay...

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'Naalaiya Theerpu to Netraiya Theerpu!! Congratulations to Thalapathy and his party for the fabulous result.'

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Rediff.com   5 days ago

IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.