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India receive Rs 25 Cr as prize money for T20 World Cup triumph

India receive Rs 25 Cr as prize money for T20 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The ICC has announced the distribution of a record USD 11.25 million prize fund following the men's T20 World Cup, with champions India receiving the largest share.

Maguire: Amorim's Ideas 'Didn't Work' at Manchester United

Maguire: Amorim's Ideas 'Didn't Work' at Manchester United

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Harry Maguire says Ruben Amorim's ideas didn't work at Manchester United, while praising Michael Carrick for leading a strong revival this season.

Is Bumrah Cricket's Messi-Ronaldo? Vaughan Thinks So

Is Bumrah Cricket's Messi-Ronaldo? Vaughan Thinks So

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Former England cricketers Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan share differing opinions on Jasprit Bumrah, with Vaughan comparing the Indian pacer to football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

'They can do it between overs, but not during the over'

'They can do it between overs, but not during the over'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the practice of encouraging spectators to chant Jasprit Bumrah's name while he is bowling, particularly during crucial matches like the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal.

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours

IPL 2026: Pietersen Doubts Pant's Suitability as Top-Order Batter for Super Giants

IPL 2026: Pietersen Doubts Pant's Suitability as Top-Order Batter for Super Giants

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Kevin Pietersen has expressed reservations about Rishabh Pant's desire to bat in the top order for Lucknow Super Giants, suggesting it may add unnecessary pressure. Pietersen also praised Sameer Rizvi's match-winning performance for Delhi Capitals.

Hotel Change Helped India Win T20 World Cup? SKY Reveals

Hotel Change Helped India Win T20 World Cup? SKY Reveals

Rediff.com12 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.

How England can breathe life back into Ashes campaign

How England can breathe life back into Ashes campaign

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'We've just got to stand up in them certain situations, read the game slightly better (and) just have a little bit of grit and determination about you.'

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson scores 2nd consecutive fifty; Abhishek flops again

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson scores 2nd consecutive fifty; Abhishek flops again

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Opening the innings, Samson blazed away to a 26-ball half-century as India raced to 67/1 in the Powerplay.

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'I have actually, for a few years, been trying to do something like this for my country.'

As Ashes urn slips away, England want to 'keep digging in'

As Ashes urn slips away, England want to 'keep digging in'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We know we're behind the game again, in the situation we currently stand.'

New Zealand pacer Tahuhu ends ODI career with 125 wickets

New Zealand pacer Tahuhu ends ODI career with 125 wickets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from Women's ODI cricket after a 15-year career, finishing with a record 125 wickets for the national team.

'No ego!' RCB given big warning after IPL 2025 glory

'No ego!' RCB given big warning after IPL 2025 glory

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has urged the team to remain humble and avoid complacency following their IPL victory, while also addressing concerns around player injuries and workload management ahead of the new season.

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series with a left side strain.

Sourav Ganguly On Why IPL Impact Player Rule 'Is Here To Stay'

Sourav Ganguly On Why IPL Impact Player Rule 'Is Here To Stay'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Sourav Ganguly supports the IPL's Impact Player rule, despite criticism from players like Axar Patel.

'Stupidest team of T20 WC 2026'? Vaughan sparks debate

'Stupidest team of T20 WC 2026'? Vaughan sparks debate

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Former England captain Michael Vaughan suggests that South Africa's victory over the West Indies in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup inadvertently paved the way for India's successful campaign.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Hails World Cup Final Century as 'Special'

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Hails World Cup Final Century as 'Special'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflects on his match-winning century in the Under-19 World Cup final against England, describing it as a 'special' moment in his career. He also discusses his approach to the upcoming IPL season.

International Football Friendly: Undav Scores Late Winner As Germany Edge Past Ghana

International Football Friendly: Undav Scores Late Winner As Germany Edge Past Ghana

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Deniz Undav scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Germany against Ghana in a friendly match, enhancing his chances of being selected for the World Cup squad.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Mehidy ignites 'sportsman spirit' row after controversial Salman Agha run-out

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Mehidy ignites 'sportsman spirit' row after controversial Salman Agha run-out

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Agha was run out in bizarre fashion by Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second ODI in Dhaka on Friday.

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Travis Head proved England's nemesis once again as he scored his second century of the Ashes to carry Australia toward a seemingly inevitable series triumph on day three at Adelaide Oval on Friday.

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

NZ pray for rare Bumrah off-day in T20 World Cup final clash

NZ pray for rare Bumrah off-day in T20 World Cup final clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips acknowledges Jasprit Bumrah's world-class talent but hopes the Indian bowler has an off-day in the T20 World Cup final, stressing the importance of capitalising on any opportunities.

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for 2026 edition

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for 2026 edition

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Wimbledon will introduce video review technology this year that will allow players to challenge judgement calls made by the chair umpire, the Grand Slam's organisers said on Saturday.

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has addressed the team's fielding struggles during the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting the need for improvement ahead of their semi-final clash against England.

Ryan Williams Debut: India Look to End AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on a High

Ryan Williams Debut: India Look to End AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on a High

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

India face Hong Kong in their final AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier, with Ryan Williams set to make his debut. Both teams aim to gain FIFA ranking points and build for the future.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Harry Brook ton leads England to nervy win over Pakistan and T20 World Cup semifinals.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helped them remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after they defeated England on Sunday to win the series with two matches to spare.

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Robin Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

Indian Pair's Swiss Open Campaign Cut Short by Injury

Indian Pair's Swiss Open Campaign Cut Short by Injury

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's Swiss Open campaign ends prematurely due to injury. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty set to begin their campaign.

T20 WC Semi: Pujara Maps Out India's Strategy

T20 WC Semi: Pujara Maps Out India's Strategy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Cheteshwar Pujara shares tactical insights ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final, outlining how India can dismiss England captain Harry Brook and counter key threats at Wankhede.

Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana crowned best international cricketers at BCCI awards

Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana crowned best international cricketers at BCCI awards

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were named the Best International Cricketers at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, recognising their outstanding performances in the 2024-2025 season.

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has highlighted the threat posed by Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy ahead of their IPL match, despite their recent struggles. He also discussed the pitch conditions and the team's stand-in captain, Ishan Kishan.

T20 WC: Where has Varun Chakaravarthy gone wrong?

T20 WC: Where has Varun Chakaravarthy gone wrong?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The mystery spinner has not bowled to his strength, says former India spinner Piyush Chawla.

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Will Iran Have The Last Laugh In The Gulf War?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

16 days into the war, US forces were already running out of ground-attack missiles and Israel is about to expend its entire Arrow interceptor missiles by end March. To be sure, the Iranians are watching closely and that explains their defiant stance that 'Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its conditions are met', notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

T20 World Cup: Sakshi's Epic Jump Has Dhoni In Splits

T20 World Cup: Sakshi's Epic Jump Has Dhoni In Splits

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Sakshi Singh Dhoni's over-the-top excited reaction became a huge hit with the fans on social media during the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

England start World Cup quest against familiar foe Croatia

England start World Cup quest against familiar foe Croatia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

England will begin their World Cup quest next June against a very familiar foe with seasoned tournament regulars Croatia the first hurdle for Thomas Tuchel's highly-fancied team.

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".