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T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Pakistan bowlers fired in unison to guide their team to a memorable 31-run win over Sri Lanka in their low-scoring opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Thursday.

Kamindu's century rallies Sri Lanka on opening day

Kamindu's century rallies Sri Lanka on opening day

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Kamindu Mendis maintained his red-hot form and struck a majestic 114 to power Sri Lanka to 302/7 on the opening day of the first Test.

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test.

Steve Smith turns to PSL after T20 World Cup snub

Steve Smith turns to PSL after T20 World Cup snub

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

After being snubbed at the IPL auctions, Australian Steve Smith has moved to the Pakistan Super League to revive T20 career.

Big blow for Ireland, captain Sterling ruled out of T20 WC

Big blow for Ireland, captain Sterling ruled out of T20 WC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Stirling hurt his right knee when completing a catch during Ireland's 67-run loss to Australia in Colombo on Wednesday.

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India on Friday slipped a rung to sixth position on the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand's comprehensive nine-wicket victory against the West Indies in Wellington.

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Pathum Nissanka is easily one of the best batters to have come out of Sri Lanka in the recent past and he has delivered once again,' he tweeted with an applause emoji.

New T20 WC Schedule After Bangladesh Standoff

New T20 WC Schedule After Bangladesh Standoff

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The International Cricket Council has begun work on a revised schedule for the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh formally requested that their matches be moved out of India.

Mustafizur Rahman to play for PSL's Lahore Qalandars

Mustafizur Rahman to play for PSL's Lahore Qalandars

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Lahore Qalandars announced the direct signing of Mustafizur Rahman for the Pakistan Super League's Season 11 following the release of the Bangladesh pacer by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.

Pakistan-India T20 World Cup: Will Naqvi break ice with Jay Shah in Colombo?

Pakistan-India T20 World Cup: Will Naqvi break ice with Jay Shah in Colombo?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will attend the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match in Colombo and is expected to hold talks with ICC officials to ease tensions after a recent boycott threat.

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin criticizes former sports adviser Asif Nazrul for allegedly misrepresenting facts regarding the national team's exclusion from the T20 World Cup, stating that players were devastated by the decision.

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Rediff.com4 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.

'Only Hype, No Contest': India Hammer Pakistan Again

'Only Hype, No Contest': India Hammer Pakistan Again

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

India hammer Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup as Manjrekar, Dhawan, Vaughan and others react to the Men in Blue's commanding 8-1 record in ICC clashes.

What Does It Cost To Live Per Day?

What Does It Cost To Live Per Day?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

What does it cost per day for a single person to live in different countries? Here is sampling of expenses.

Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin

Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Pakistan grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series against Australia after skipper Salman Agha led by example to secure their comprehensive 90-run victory in the second match in Lahore on Saturday.

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav-led India have sought permission for families to travel during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, but sources say the BCCI has declined the request.

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.

'Jayasuriya did the same': NZ coach Oram compares India's batters to Sri Lankan batting great

'Jayasuriya did the same': NZ coach Oram compares India's batters to Sri Lankan batting great

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The sustained aggression of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav has made it difficult for New Zealand bowlers to "remain calm" in the ongoing five-match T20I series in India.

'It's A Lie': ICC Denies Bangladesh's Claims Over T20 WC Security

'It's A Lie': ICC Denies Bangladesh's Claims Over T20 WC Security

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'There has been an internal communication from ICC to BCB with regards to security in India. But what Asif Nazrul said is a complete lie.'

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga admitted his team's shortcomings led to their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, despite a convincing win over Netherlands in their final group stage match.

Varun leads India's charge in ICC rankings

Varun leads India's charge in ICC rankings

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy retained his place among the world's top T20I bowlers, sitting just ahead of New Zealand's Jacob Duffy in the latest ICC Men's Rankings update.

Blow for Australia! Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Blow for Australia! Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the T20 World Cup after "running out of time" to recover from a hamstring injury.

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

At the top end of the spectrum sits the familiar figure: The 2 crore bracket, where 40 players have thrown their hats in.

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, who were part of India's ODI World Cup triumph last month, attended the morning prayers.

Jeev Turns Back Clock, Ends 13-Year Title Drought!

Jeev Turns Back Clock, Ends 13-Year Title Drought!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Jeev wins in Colombo; Pukhraj claims IGPL Order of Merit, gets entry to International Series

Smriti and Jemimah Spread Christmas Cheer

Smriti and Jemimah Spread Christmas Cheer

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues shared a photo of the pair wearing Santa hats and festive red and green outfits.

How Pak Army Chief convinced Lankan players to stay back

How Pak Army Chief convinced Lankan players to stay back

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Pakistan military chief directly intervened to salvage the home series involving Sri Lanka following the suicide attack in Islamabad, the country's interior ministry said on Thursday.

T20 World Cup Semi-Final, South Africa Vs New Zealand: Markram's Firepower Vs Santner's Spin Mastery

T20 World Cup Semi-Final, South Africa Vs New Zealand: Markram's Firepower Vs Santner's Spin Mastery

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Aiden Markram and Mitchell Santner's individual performances could potentially decide the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India and Pakistan clash in a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match. India needs middle-order stability and a fit Abhishek Sharma, while Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain.

The Man The LTTE Couldn't Kill

The Man The LTTE Couldn't Kill

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Tigers refused to forgive Douglas Devananda and tried to assassinate him repeatedly. He later said: "(LTTE chief Velupillai) Prabhakaran cannot kill me." Destiny proved him right.

Asian Shooting Championship: Suruchi Singh-Samrat Rana win air pistol team silver

Asian Shooting Championship: Suruchi Singh-Samrat Rana win air pistol team silver

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana scored 479.6 -- a new World and Asian junior record -- but Uzbekistan clinched gold with a world-record 481.3 at in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Championship.

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 WC imbroglio

Kyle Jamieson replaces Adam Milne in New Zealand's T20 WC squad

Kyle Jamieson replaces Adam Milne in New Zealand's T20 WC squad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

New Zealand pacer Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a torn left hamstring.

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in women's T20Is series

Clinical Sri Lanka sweep Test series against Bangladesh

Clinical Sri Lanka sweep Test series against Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 series sweep against Bangladesh on Wednesday after winning the second Test in Chattogram by 192 runs despite Mehidy Hasan Miraz's gallant resistance.

Rohit slams batters after spin debacle in Sri Lanka

Rohit slams batters after spin debacle in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma urged the Indian batters to have a 'serious look' at their individual plans against spin bowling.

T20 WC Exit: Bangladesh pay price in diplomacy's crossfire

T20 WC Exit: Bangladesh pay price in diplomacy's crossfire

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup highlights how regional politics are increasingly influencing cricket in the Indian sub-continent.

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka have raised security concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) amid the ongoing anti-immigrant riots in Britain, with players requesting increased security ahead of their upcoming test series against England.

Jayasuriya spins web around NZ as Sri Lanka seal victory

Jayasuriya spins web around NZ as Sri Lanka seal victory

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening Test at Galle International Stadium on Monday.