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Your Complete Guide to Women's T20 World Cup

Your Complete Guide to Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2026

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to bring together the world's top teams for a month of fast-paced, high-stakes cricket, as they compete for the biggest prize in the shortest format of the game.

Anvay Dravid Picked In India U-19 Team For Sri Lanka Tour

Anvay Dravid Picked In India U-19 Team For Sri Lanka Tour

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2026

Anvay Dravid was named as the wicketkeeper-batter in the one-day squad which will play three limited overs matches in Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli's New Pastel Look Goes Viral

Virat Kohli's New Pastel Look Goes Viral

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2026

Virat Kohli upped his style game with a vibrant pastel colour.

Manav Suthar Signs For Warwickshire After Stunning Test Debut

Manav Suthar Signs For Warwickshire After Stunning Test Debut

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2026

After a dream debut in the one-off Test against Afghanistan recently, India spinner Manav Suthar signed a short-term deal with English county side Warwickshire.

Why players trust Shreyas Iyer completely

Why players trust Shreyas Iyer completely

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2026

Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a calm and confident T20 leader, earning praise for his sharp tactics, composed decision-making, and strong support for his players under pressure.

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No 3 For Afghanistan ODIs?

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No 3 For Afghanistan ODIs?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan's recent good form makes him the ideal candidate to take over the crucial No 3 slot in Virat Kohli's absence.

'Virat, Vaibhav Batting Together At LA Olympics Will Be So Much Fun'

'Virat, Vaibhav Batting Together At LA Olympics Will Be So Much Fun'

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2026

'I would request the selectors to please include Virat for the Olympics. The Olympics is only taking place because of Virat and his fan following.'

Mandhana Opens Up On Menstruation In Cricket

Mandhana Opens Up On Menstruation In Cricket

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2026

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has candidly discussed the challenges of managing menstruation while playing professional cricket, highlighting an often-unspoken issue in women's sports. She shared a personal experience during a Test match and emphasised the need for cricket's rules and administration to evolve to better support female athletes.

Why Ben Stokes could be SACKED as England Test captain

Why Ben Stokes could be SACKED as England Test captain

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2026

England cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are under investigation by the ECB after reportedly breaking a midnight curfew and being involved in an incident at a Chelsea nightclub. A security guard accompanying the players was injured, and the controversy has raised questions about team discipline and Stokes's future as captain.

Sooryavanshi's India A debut ends in disappointment

Sooryavanshi's India A debut ends in disappointment

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2026

Young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a disappointing senior India A debut, scoring just 14 runs against Sri Lanka A before being dismissed by a brilliant catch.

Gill second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs as skipper

Gill second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs as skipper

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2026

Captain Shubman Gill became only the 11th Indian to complete 1000 Test runs as skipper, attaining the landmark during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur on Saturday.

Sooryavanshi shatters Sachin's record: India call-up at just 15

Sooryavanshi shatters Sachin's record: India call-up at just 15

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2026

15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his first call-up to the Indian national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, following a stellar IPL 2026 season and an impressive U19 World Cup performance.

Who is Manav Suthar? India's new Test debutant

Who is Manav Suthar? India's new Test debutant

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2026

Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar has made his Test debut for India against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, becoming the 319th player to represent the country in Test cricket.

Test cricket is the pinnacle, don't let Sooryavanshi slip away from it, says Ashwin

Test cricket is the pinnacle, don't let Sooryavanshi slip away from it, says Ashwin

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has said that teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be encouraged to play Test cricket following his breakthrough IPL season.

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.

'Ravi bhai is box office': Ashwin lifts lid on dressing-room drama during Gabba triumph

'Ravi bhai is box office': Ashwin lifts lid on dressing-room drama during Gabba triumph

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin recalls the injury that ruled him out of India's historic Gabba Test win, reveals Ravi Shastri's fiery dressing-room reaction and reflects on the unforgettable 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph.

Gambhir breaks silence on Pant's vice-captaincy snub

Gambhir breaks silence on Pant's vice-captaincy snub

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the decision to replace Rishabh Pant with KL Rahul as Test vice-captain, emphasising the importance of game awareness and reassuring that Pant remains a key figure despite the leadership change.

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

India are set to make a leadership change in T20 internationals, with Shreyas Iyer likely to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Tilak Varma expected to become vice-captain, according to BCCI sources.

Tim David's Cigar Celebration Goes Viral

Tim David's Cigar Celebration Goes Viral

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2026

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their IPL 2026 title victory at the Narendra Modi stadium, a video of Australian all-rounder Tim David smoking a cigar on the field quickly grabbed attention on social media.

Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar

Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2026

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said adaptability is the key to succeeding across all formats of cricket, stressing that a batter's backlift plays a crucial role in adjusting to the demands of the game.