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Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2026

'Meg brings a rare combination of experience, clarity, and calmness that sets her apart as a leader.'

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2026

Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.

Bangladesh to suspend IPL broadcast?

Bangladesh to suspend IPL broadcast?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2026

'The BCB announced the schedule for India's tour of Bangladesh because there was a sense of positivity but now we need to get an official confirmation from the Indian board as to why Mustafizur's contract was cancelled.'

Sena (UBT) spokesman receives threats over Fizz controversy

Sena (UBT) spokesman receives threats over Fizz controversy

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2026

'At 10:30 pm last night, I received several WhatsApp calls from Bangladesh. They abused and insulted my family and me and threatened that my country would be destroyed and broken apart.'

Bondi Beach Heroes Honoured At SCG

Bondi Beach Heroes Honoured At SCG

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2026

The victims of the Bondi massacre, first responders and community members were welcomed with a guard of honour from Australia and England players at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

While the first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at Vadodara, the second match will get underway at Rajkot. The teams will face off for the final ODI of the series at Indore.

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill misses Sikkim clash due to food poisoning

'Who are we punishing: a nation, an individual, his religion?'

'Who are we punishing: a nation, an individual, his religion?'

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Earlier, Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its criticism of the IPL franchise, saying overseas players participate in the tournament in accordance with BCCI and IPL rules.

Award-winning umpire slams IPL rules

Award-winning umpire slams IPL rules

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

'I'd love to see the strategy of 11 on 11, not changed or impacted because of an impact player who might only bat for two balls and doesn't field.'

Sydney to amp up security for 5th Ashes cricket Test

Sydney to amp up security for 5th Ashes cricket Test

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Similar measures were in place during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, where specialist police officers armed with semi-automatic rifles patrolled the stadium precinct, nearby parks and railway stations.

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Ashwin's comments echo a growing concern within the game, that too many tournaments, too often, may be eroding the very excitement that once made World Cups unmissable.

When Bumrah Bowled Off-Spin And Kept Wickets!

When Bumrah Bowled Off-Spin And Kept Wickets!

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

"Bowled off spin, kept wickets, batted at six": Bumrah remembers college days

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

South Africa unveils T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Markram named captain

Hardik Can't Take His Eyes Off Mahieka

Hardik Can't Take His Eyes Off Mahieka

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

Hardik Pandya and girlfriend Mahieka Sharma made for a picture-perfect pair at a friend's wedding, both donning matching red outfits as they celebrated the festive occasion together.

'Pakistani, lazy, selfish': Khawaja blasts stereotypes before retiring

'Pakistani, lazy, selfish': Khawaja blasts stereotypes before retiring

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

Khawaja pulled no punches, taking aim at former players and sections of the media over what he described as blatant double standards

Why Jason Gillespie quit Pakistan job

Why Jason Gillespie quit Pakistan job

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Jason Gillespie's short stint as Pakistan's Test coach ended amid internal friction rather than on-field failure, with the former Australian pacer now revealing serious governance issues within the PCB.

Gautam Gambhir enters 2026 hand in hand with...

Gautam Gambhir enters 2026 hand in hand with...

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Gautam Gambhir took a short break from India duties to celebrate the New Year with his family in London, ahead of the team's upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand.

From SKY to Bumrah: How Indian stars welcomed 2026

From SKY to Bumrah: How Indian stars welcomed 2026

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Indian cricketers welcomed 2026 with warmth, gratitude and loved ones by their side.

6 sixes in a row! Brevis-Rutherford go berserk

6 sixes in a row! Brevis-Rutherford go berserk

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Six sixes in a row and a brutal final-over assault set up Pretoria Capitals' first win of the SA20 season, as Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford powered their side to an emphatic 85-run victory over MI Cape Town.

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Despite piling up runs in domestic cricket and delivering whenever handed a chance for India, Sarfaraz Khan remains on the sidelines -- a situation that former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has described as both baffling and unfair.