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Ireland coach Heinrich Malan quits after India T20I series sweep

Ireland coach Heinrich Malan quits after India T20I series sweep

Rediff.com1 days ago

Following a stunning T20I series triumph against World champions India, Ireland coach Heinrich Malan has stepped down from his role.

One-off Test: Zimbabwe crush Bangladesh in just 3 days!

One-off Test: Zimbabwe crush Bangladesh in just 3 days!

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Zimbabwe secured a dominant innings and 85-run victory over Bangladesh in their one-off home Test match in Harare, marking their biggest Test win. Fast bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava led the attack, dismissing Bangladesh for 185 in their second innings.

Roach Shines As West Indies Rout Sri Lanka In First Test

Roach Shines As West Indies Rout Sri Lanka In First Test

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kemar Roach picked up four wickets as West Indies crushed Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in the first Test on Sunday.

Family cook accuses IPL star Shashank Singh, father of assault; FIR registered

Family cook accuses IPL star Shashank Singh, father of assault; FIR registered

Rediff.com1 days ago

A domestic cook, Vipendra Singh Tomar, has accused Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh, his father Shailesh Singh, and their driver of assault, intimidation, and wrongful confinement.

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Aamir Khan's upcoming film, aims to shed light on the 1952-1953 India-Pakistan series, which occurred just five years after Partition and marked Pakistan's first official Test series.

Bollywood Star John Abraham Invests In European T20 Premier League Team

Bollywood Star John Abraham Invests In European T20 Premier League Team

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bollywood actor John Abraham has acquired co-ownership in the Rotterdam Dockers, a franchise participating in the inaugural European T20 Premier League. The league, featuring six city-based teams, aims to boost cricket's growth in Europe and includes other cricketing legends in its ownership and leadership groups.

Cricket And Yoga Mark Indian Diaspora Event In Shanghai

Cricket And Yoga Mark Indian Diaspora Event In Shanghai

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Indian Consul General in Shanghai inaugurated the annual East China Indian Diaspora Cricket Tournament and a curtain-raiser event for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, highlighting the community's strong cultural presence and global outreach.

ICC team to reach Sri Lanka to assess governance of cricket board

ICC team to reach Sri Lanka to assess governance of cricket board

Rediff.com15 May 2026

An ICC team, including a BCCI official, is visiting Sri Lanka following the government's appointment of an interim committee to manage the cricket board after the resignation of the previous executive committee.

End of Ben Stokes era: Iconic highs and dark lows

End of Ben Stokes era: Iconic highs and dark lows

Rediff.com2 days ago

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a career defined by match-winning brilliance, iconic Ashes moments, World Cup glory, and a transformative impact on English cricket across all formats.

T20 Mumbai League: 'A Team That Plays Smart Cricket, Fights Till The End'

T20 Mumbai League: 'A Team That Plays Smart Cricket, Fights Till The End'

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Tushar Deshpande and Siddhesh Lad will lead defending champions MSC Maratha Royals into the new T20 Mumbai League season, with mentor Abhishek Nayar helping shape a balanced squad built on experience and young talent.

PCB unveils format-based central contracts ahead of formation of separate Test, T20 squads

PCB unveils format-based central contracts ahead of formation of separate Test, T20 squads

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is implementing a new central contract system based on cricket formats, aiming to create separate teams for Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals. This initiative seeks to specialise players and ensure fair compensation for Test specialists, with different salary tiers and qualification criteria for each category.

ICC, UNICEF unite for special Lord's World Cup match 26

ICC, UNICEF unite for special Lord's World Cup match 26

Rediff.com7 days ago

The International Cricket Council, UNICEF UK, and England and Wales Cricket Board are collaborating to host a special matchday takeover at Lord's during the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The event, featuring England vs West Indies, aims to raise 100,000 for UNICEF's global children's projects and will include actor Nabhaan Rizwan and former pacer Isa Guha.

England plot secret plan to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

England plot secret plan to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com13 hours ago

England has devised tactics for Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series opener, amidst anticipation of his potential debut. The 15-year-old, who was the top scorer in this year's IPL, could become India's youngest international debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.

IPL 2O26: Is Punjab Kings Suffering From A Cricket Curse?

IPL 2O26: Is Punjab Kings Suffering From A Cricket Curse?

Rediff.com19 May 2026

This desperate struggle by PBKS after riding high will be recorded as one of the most shocking turnarounds of the IPL 2026 season.

Rishabh Pant, Harshit Rana headline Delhi Premier League Season 3

Rishabh Pant, Harshit Rana headline Delhi Premier League Season 3

Rediff.com7 days ago

The third season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) has been announced, scheduled from July 31 to August 30, with the player auction on July 1. The league will feature prominent male and female cricketers, including India internationals, and aims to highlight Delhi's cricketing talent.

Shedge, Prince make India debuts in 2nd T20I vs Ireland

Shedge, Prince make India debuts in 2nd T20I vs Ireland

Rediff.com2 days ago

India handed T20I debuts to Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav in the second T20I against Ireland, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to wait for his senior debut as Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first in Belfast.

Gavaskar To BCCI: Give India Stars Month's Break

Gavaskar To BCCI: Give India Stars Month's Break

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to give India's senior cricketers a mandatory one-month break every year, warning that excessive rotation is devaluing the India cap and affecting both players and fans.

Shashank Singh Refutes Assault Claims, Cites Privacy Breach

Shashank Singh Refutes Assault Claims, Cites Privacy Breach

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh has denied allegations of assault after an FIR was registered against him, his father, and their driver.

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Urvil Patel's sensational 13-ball half-century in IPL 2026, equalling the fastest fifty record, has ignited discussions about India's emergence as a hub for fearless power-hitters, challenging traditional notions of batting prowess.

IPL 2026: Ponting backs Punjab Kings to play fearless cricket in crucial clash vs LSG

IPL 2026: Ponting backs Punjab Kings to play fearless cricket in crucial clash vs LSG

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are keeping their approach simple and positive ahead of their final IPL 2026 league match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Tendulkar a great example for Sooryavanshi to emulate: Dilip Vengsarkar

Tendulkar a great example for Sooryavanshi to emulate: Dilip Vengsarkar

Rediff.com4 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays some unreal shots with his hand-eye coordination, which makes his batting unbelievable, says former India captain and chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar.

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri on Rohit Sharma

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri on Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been conferred with the Padma Shri in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket over the past decades.

Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan's campaign in crisis amid reports of dressing-room turmoil

Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan's campaign in crisis amid reports of dressing-room turmoil

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Pakistan women's cricket team is reportedly facing significant internal disagreements and a tense environment during the Women's T20 World Cup in England. Amidst a winless streak, reports highlight clashes between team mentor Wahab Riaz and captain Fatima Sana over selection and disciplinary matters, alongside broader issues of team groupings and coaching frustrations. This mirrors past problems in Pakistani cricket, exacerbated by frequent coaching changes.

'Captaincy Burned Me Out': Ben Stokes to Retire After Third Test

'Captaincy Burned Me Out': Ben Stokes to Retire After Third Test

Rediff.com2 days ago

England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, saying the demands of captaincy had burned him out after a remarkable career featuring World Cup glory and Ashes heroics.

'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Reminds Me Of Gary Sobers!'

'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Reminds Me Of Gary Sobers!'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former India and Irish cricketer M V Narasimha Rao said the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds him of the legendary Gary Sobers.

Safeguarding rules: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to follow special protocols during England tour

Safeguarding rules: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to follow special protocols during England tour

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is expected to become India's youngest-ever international cricketer when he takes the field against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, will be provided separate changing facilities throughout the subsequent T20 series in England due to safeguarding regulations governing underage athletes.

'Insufficient Evidence': Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson Cleared In London Nightclub Incident

'Insufficient Evidence': Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson Cleared In London Nightclub Incident

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been fully cleared by the Cricket Regulator following an investigation into a London nightclub incident.

'Pressure Will Follow Sooryavanshi'

'Pressure Will Follow Sooryavanshi'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'He's not going to have a lot of long road ahead of him where he's going to play without pressure. It will eventually catch up.'

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Batting-order flexibility has become a key factor in modern white-ball cricket, and former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar believes players who can seamlessly adapt to different roles are increasingly valuable in a format driven by situational demands.

Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Joins India T20 Squad

Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Joins India T20 Squad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been selected for the Indian T20 squad for tours of Ireland and England. The 15-year-old expressed his immense joy, calling it the "biggest step" of his career. He rose to prominence after a stellar IPL season and could potentially become India's youngest international cricketer, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.

Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup

Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian women's cricket ecosystem will have to develop more fast bowlers and wrist spinners through the Women's Premier League (WPL) in order to garner success in the shortest format on global stage, said former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop on Monday.

Ireland STUN India to seal historic series win

Ireland STUN India to seal historic series win

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ireland produced one of the biggest wins in their T20I history, edging India by just one run in a thrilling second T20I in Belfast to complete a historic 2-0 series sweep.

Kohli, Yuvraj pay tribute to late Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Gill

Kohli, Yuvraj pay tribute to late Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Gill

Rediff.com7 May 2026

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

Aaqib Javed Urges Former Players To Coach On Ground

Aaqib Javed Urges Former Players To Coach On Ground

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Pakistan's senior selector Aaqib Javed has challenged former cricketers to actively contribute to grassroots development instead of merely criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and national team on television. He emphasised the importance of sharing expertise with youngsters and highlighted modern digital scouting methods.

Avesh Khan Eyes India Comeback With Strong Domestic Performances

Avesh Khan Eyes India Comeback With Strong Domestic Performances

Rediff.com6 days ago

Avesh Khan remains determined for a India comeback, hoping to catch the selectors' attention with strong Ranji Trophy performances this season.

Sooryavanshi Fever Grips Belfast as Teen Star Shines in First India Nets

Sooryavanshi Fever Grips Belfast as Teen Star Shines in First India Nets

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's preparations for the Ireland T20Is were briefly disrupted by practice facility issues in Belfast, but teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the spotlight with an impressive first net session that sparked excitement among local Indian fans.

'Sooryavanshi will keep getting better which is scary for world cricket'

'Sooryavanshi will keep getting better which is scary for world cricket'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has praised Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a generational talent with the potential to dominate world cricket.

Lorcan Tucker To Captain Injury-Hit Ireland Against India In T20s

Lorcan Tucker To Captain Injury-Hit Ireland Against India In T20s

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Josh Little, Mark Adair, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Barry McCarthy and Jordan Neill have been ruled out of the two-match T20 series against India with injuries.

Sooryavanshi buzz grows as India eye redemption against England

Sooryavanshi buzz grows as India eye redemption against England

Rediff.com1 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's possible T20I debut and India's batting struggles after the Ireland whitewash dominate the build-up to the five-match series against England, where testing conditions await Shreyas Iyer's side.

'I am done with it': Virat Kohli rules out Test return

'I am done with it': Virat Kohli rules out Test return

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Virat Kohli recently spoke about his retirement from Test cricket and his new shoe launch.