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Hotel Change Helped India Win T20 World Cup? SKY Reveals

Hotel Change Helped India Win T20 World Cup? SKY Reveals

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav reveals a team superstition involving a hotel change before the T20 World Cup semi-final against England, which he believes contributed to India's victory. He also addresses the perceived jinx of playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Gary Kirsten backs Gautam Gambhir's 'no superstar culture' stance

Gary Kirsten backs Gautam Gambhir's 'no superstar culture' stance

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

Former India coach Gary Kirsten backed Gautam Gambhir's call to move away from superstar culture, saying India's depth of talent -- driven by the Indian Premier League -- means the team should focus on winning trophies rather than individual milestones.

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on stepping up in pressure moments after his Player-of-the-Match performance helped India beat New Zealand national cricket team to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home.

SEE: Shivam Dube Presents T20 WC Medal to His 'Real Hero'

SEE: Shivam Dube Presents T20 WC Medal to His 'Real Hero'

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Shivam Dube shares a touching moment by presenting his T20 World Cup winner's medal to his father, whom he calls his 'real hero'.

IPL 2026: 'If He Bats For 5 Or 10 Balls, Imagine What Mahibhai Can Do'

IPL 2026: 'If He Bats For 5 Or 10 Balls, Imagine What Mahibhai Can Do'

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2026

'I don't see a point in Dhoni batting at Number 8 or 9, because he has the potential to turn games around single-handedly, something no other batter in the CSK team can do.'

1st ODI: Nahid Rana rips through new-look Pakistan to hand Bangladesh big win

1st ODI: Nahid Rana rips through new-look Pakistan to hand Bangladesh big win

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2026

Nahid Rana's fifer helps Bangladesh beat Pakistan by eight wickets in 1st ODI

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Mumbai duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: Jadeja Returns to Rajasthan Royals, Greets Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

IPL 2026: Jadeja Returns to Rajasthan Royals, Greets Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2026

Ravindra Jadeja has rejoined Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, marking a return to the franchise where he began his IPL career. He was seen interacting with young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the Royals' pre-season camp.

SEE: Virat Kohli Begins IPL 2026 Prep in Viral Clip

SEE: Virat Kohli Begins IPL 2026 Prep in Viral Clip

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2026

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has already switched into preparation mode for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2026

Shivam Dube, fresh from winning the T20 World Cup, had to take a train home to Mumbai due to fully booked flights, disguising himself to avoid attention.

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson's 97 Against West Indies Was Turning Point For India: Gambhir

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson's 97 Against West Indies Was Turning Point For India: Gambhir

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2026

'With the ease and the calmness that he batted, it gave us a lot of confidence that now, probably, we are on the right track.'

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled its Board and committee meetings due to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo on Tuesday.

Arshdeep Singh fined for 'dangerous throw' in T20 World Cup final

Arshdeep Singh fined for 'dangerous throw' in T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2026

Arshdeep Singh fielded the ball on his follow-through and threw it aggressively and inappropriately, hitting batter Daryl Mitchell's on the pads as he tried to take evasive action.

Ishan Kishan Hopes T20 WC Success Inspires Young Cricketers

Ishan Kishan Hopes T20 WC Success Inspires Young Cricketers

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2026

Ishan Kishan hopes his impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will inspire young cricketers after finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer in the title-winning campaign.

Rinku's Emotional Note To Late Father

Rinku's Emotional Note To Late Father

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2026

'Bohot miss karunga aapko Papa... bohot zyada,' Rinku posted on Instagram.

From Sanju's Sixes To Allen's Blitz: T20 WC 2026 In Numbers

From Sanju's Sixes To Allen's Blitz: T20 WC 2026 In Numbers

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2026

here are the standout stats and records from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Tilak Takes T20 WC Trophy to Brush His Teeth!

Tilak Takes T20 WC Trophy to Brush His Teeth!

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2026

Indian cricketers Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma celebrated India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory in unique and playful ways

'My Trophy Holding His': Samson's Wife After WC Heroics

'My Trophy Holding His': Samson's Wife After WC Heroics

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson's wife, Charulatha Remesh, couldn't hide her pride after the India star's heroic performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup triumph compelled the usually social media shy Mahendra Singh Dhoni to post on Instagram after a nearly two-year hiatus.

Chakravarthy's Hilarious Tea-Cup T20 World Cup Trophy Moment Goes Viral

Chakravarthy's Hilarious Tea-Cup T20 World Cup Trophy Moment Goes Viral

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Varun Chakravarthy celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory with a humorous Instagram post, sipping tea while holding the trophy, reminiscent of a previous joke after the Asia Cup win.