All stories by SHAILESH KARKERA
The Euro 2024 All Stars Team
Rediff.com18 Jul 2024Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.
Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?
Rediff.com12 Jul 2024A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain
Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!
Rediff.com18 Jun 2024Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.
'There was Plan A. There was Plan B. There was Plan C... and then there was Rishabh's Plan'
Rediff.com28 Jun 2022Bandon Mein Tha Dum is about a team that hits rock-bottom, loses key players, has its global reputation shrink overnight, but despite all the setbacks, pulls off one of the greatest comeback victories in the history of international cricket, applauds Shailesh Karkera.
Remember The Titans!
Rediff.com31 May 2022As has been the case all season long, Captain Pandya led from the front and really matured following his first stint in a leadership role -- a shadow of the old arrogant, flamboyant, playboy of yesteryear who haS now joined an exclusive club of 5 time IPL Winners, Shailesh Karkera.
My IPL 2022 Dream Team
Rediff.com24 May 2022Even in a chaotic season like this one, full of upsets and last-ball finishes, there were some players who were consistent throughout the competition and featured heavily in the individual awards.
Top Performer: Liam Livingstone
Rediff.com23 May 2022Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 49* came off a mere 22 balls as he guided his team past the finish line with just under five overs to spare.
Turning Point: Livingstone hits 23 off 6
Rediff.com23 May 2022From 25 needed at the start of Shepherd's over, Punjab now only needed two to win.
KKR-LSG: Turning Point: Evin Lewis' Catch
Rediff.com19 May 2022Catches win Matches... and Evin Lewis makes the biggest catch of the IPL 2022 season.
Top Performer: De Kock Makes History
Rediff.com19 May 2022It was history in the making as Quinton de Kock scored a century and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul.
LSG-RR: Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rediff.com16 May 2022While Jaiswal's 41 may not seem that impressive, it set the tone for Rajasthan's innings, built a solid foundation and paved the way for the rest of the RR batters to go for the big hits in the slog overs.
LSG-RR: Turning Point: Hooda Gets Out
Rediff.com16 May 2022With 63 runs needed off 25 balls, the metaphoric noose of the mounting run rate kept tightening around his neck as Hooda attempted a pre-meditated shot against Chahal.
KKR-SRH: Top Performer: All Round Russell
Rediff.com15 May 2022Russell's eyes lit up immediately, much like a hungry tourist at a breakfast buffet, as he chomped through the deliveries, starting with two singles before finishing with three sixes off the final four deliveries.
Turning Point: Abhishek Sharma's dismissal
Rediff.com15 May 2022Abhishek Sharma had gone about scoring runs meticulously and the game turned following his dismissal.
GT: LSG: Top Performer: Gallant Gill
Rediff.com11 May 2022Strangely, Gill's innings resembled something off a One Day International scorecard rather than a T20 considering its steady pacing, patience and sheer resolve.
GT-LSG: Turning Point: Rashid's Spell
Rediff.com11 May 2022Rashid finished with final figures of 4-24 against Lucknow after what he would later attribute to 'experimenting with a different length' in this particular match.
Top Performer: Whistle Podu Devon Conway
Rediff.com9 May 2022What makes Conway a standout performer among most overseas recruits is his mastery over spinners which is an absolute must to be a consistent success in the IPL.
CSK-DC: Turning Point: Moeen Ali's Spell
Rediff.com9 May 2022Moeen Ali delivered a spell of 3-12 that knocked the wind out of DC's sails.
KKR-LSG: Turning Point: Andre Russell's Wicket
Rediff.com8 May 2022Lucknow started to scratch their heads to find ways to dismiss a man who was seemingly playing in God mode.
KKR-LSG: Top Performer: Avesh Khan
Rediff.com8 May 2022With final figures of 3-19 including a maiden wicket, Avesh had the all-important scalp of in-form Andre Russell.