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Winless Canada, UAE look to turn fortunes around at T20 World Cup

Winless Canada, UAE look to turn fortunes around at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Canada and the UAE, after suffering heavy losses in their opening matches, are set to compete in a crucial Group D clash of the T20 World Cup. Both teams are aiming to improve their performance and keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

Injury-hit Australia face stiff Zimbabwe challenge

Injury-hit Australia face stiff Zimbabwe challenge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Australia, dealing with injury concerns surrounding captain Mitchell Marsh, will face a potentially tricky Zimbabwe side in their upcoming T20 World Cup Group B match. The Aussies are aiming for a Super Eights spot, but Zimbabwe's bowling attack and experienced players could pose a challenge.

Conscious Unbossing: GenZ's New Workplace Trend

Conscious Unbossing: GenZ's New Workplace Trend

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Contrary to popular misconception, Gen Z's work ethic isn't about avoiding responsibility. It's about choosing impact over hierarchy, explains Kartik Narayan, CEO of jobs marketplace, Apna.

The US Is Turning The World Topsy-Turvy

The US Is Turning The World Topsy-Turvy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A bewildered world is at a loss to find bilateral and multilateral measures to stop President Trump from pursuing his vision of a world unabashedly dominated by the United States, points out T P Sreenivasan.

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Key factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends would dictate sentiment in the stock market this week, according to analysts.

Mumbai knocked out of Ranji Trophy; K L Rahul's century guides Karnataka to victory

Mumbai knocked out of Ranji Trophy; K L Rahul's century guides Karnataka to victory

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

K L Rahul struck a fine century as Karnataka outclassed Mumbai by four wickets in the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai, on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Super Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The T20 format is built on speed and the ability to think on one's toes, but a Super Over finish is like a diamond that will sparkle forever, points out K R Nayar.

8 To 1 Trump Won't Start A Gulf War

8 To 1 Trump Won't Start A Gulf War

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The threat of wars hovers over the negotiations in Oman, but the good part is that Trump called the talks to be 'very good' and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian responded that they 'constitute a step forward', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Bhojpuri Dance Goes Viral

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Bhojpuri Dance Goes Viral

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi didn't just light up the Under-19 World Cup with his bat -- he lit up the dressing room too.

Delhi biker's death: Unbarricaded 15-ft pit left open on busy road

Delhi biker's death: Unbarricaded 15-ft pit left open on busy road

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

A 25-year-old man died after falling into an unprotected pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the contractor and officials of the Delhi Jal Board.

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan are representatives of a new generation, unfazed by pace, bounce, or any bowler.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Dawson's Creek Actor James Van Der Beek Dies At 48

Dawson's Creek Actor James Van Der Beek Dies At 48

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'I will always and forever remember your sweet gentle soul.'

T20 WC: Sri Lanka trounce Oman by 105 runs

T20 WC: Sri Lanka trounce Oman by 105 runs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka posted a massive total against minnows Oman in their Group B T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on Thursday.

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Delhi government suspends officials suspected of negligence after a motorcyclist died falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. An investigation is underway, and FIRs have been filed against the DJB and the contractor.

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.

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Kerala has overtaken more industrialised states in personal electric vehicle adoption, driven by strong middle-class uptake, policy support, and charging infrastructure.

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid drama

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid drama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: How Kamindu's fiery knock flattened Ireland

T20 WC: How Kamindu's fiery knock flattened Ireland

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Kamindu's cameo was the turning point of match: SL skipper Shanaka

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sheena Bora's birthday fell on February 11 and it's been 14 years since she disappeared into thin air. She would have been 39. Nearly one-and-a-half decades later are we patiently inching nearer to knowing the truth of what happened?

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India crushed Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup, powered by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, but concerns remain ahead of the Pakistan clash.

Infographics: Union Budget 2026 at a glance

Infographics: Union Budget 2026 at a glance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Infographics break down the key numbers and decisions, making it quick and easy to understand what the Budget means for the economy.

India Faces Russian Oil Squeeze After US Deal

India Faces Russian Oil Squeeze After US Deal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Replacing over a third of India's oil imports at competitive rates is going to be a challenge, said traders from State refiners, even though some progress was made in the last two months.

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A look at India's 5 best victories against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.

How Resolute Surya Took The Game Away From USA

How Resolute Surya Took The Game Away From USA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

While wickets fell in a steady procession at the other end, captain Suryakumar Yadav took it upon himself to anchor and attack and almost single-handedly hauled his side to a competitive total on a sluggish pitch.

What Sooryavanshi said after his World Cup-wining blitz...

What Sooryavanshi said after his World Cup-wining blitz...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

14 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after a smashing tournament at the Under-19 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Pakistan will be looking to avenge the defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup when they clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Pakistan humiliate Australia to complete T20 series sweep

Pakistan humiliate Australia to complete T20 series sweep

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Pakistan steamrollered Australia by 111 runs in the final Twenty20 International to complete a 3-0 series sweep on Sunday, signalling their preparedness for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Shivam Dube shows he's no longer just a spin basher as smarter mindset fuels growing comfort against pace.

T20 WC: NZ down Afghanistan to get off to winning start

T20 WC: NZ down Afghanistan to get off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Tim Seifert struck a quickfire 65 to help New Zealand chase down 183 in just 17.5 overs and outplay Afghanistan by 5 wickets in their T20 opener in Chennai on Sunday.

T20 WC: England stunned as Rutherford, Motie seal win

T20 WC: England stunned as Rutherford, Motie seal win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sherfane Rutherford (76 not out) and Gudakesh Motie (3/32) thwarted England's charge twice to help West Indies win their key Group C match of the T20 World Cup by 30 runs in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'We can put any team under pressure: Scotland skipper eyes England upset

'We can put any team under pressure": Scotland skipper eyes England upset

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.

Record alert! India reach most U19 World Cup finals ever

Record alert! India reach most U19 World Cup finals ever

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India reached their 10th U19 World Cup final, the most for any team, followed by Australia with six in 16 editions of this tournament.

T20 WC: Schalkwyk reveals how US game plan stunned India

T20 WC: Schalkwyk reveals how US game plan stunned India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

USA bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk discusses his team's performance against India in the T20 World Cup, highlighting their strategic field placements and the importance of homework for Associate nations.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The police said the exact circumstances that led the sisters to take the extreme step are being investigated, and statements of family members are being recorded as part of the probe.