News for '-t20'

Suryakumar Yadav set to play Uganda in T20 match ahead of T20 Mumbai League

Suryakumar Yadav set to play Uganda in T20 match ahead of T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com26 May 2026

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for Triumph Knights Mumbai North East against Uganda on May 30 ahead of the T20 Mumbai League, giving local and visiting players valuable exposure.

Varun Chakravarthy Focuses On Process, Not Results

Varun Chakravarthy Focuses On Process, Not Results

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy emphasises the importance of focusing on the 'process' rather than 'results' to maintain consistency and mental fortitude in cricket, especially after a period of mixed performances.

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

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

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

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.

'Important to keep the standards high': Harmanpreet salutes India after Pakistan rout

'Important to keep the standards high': Harmanpreet salutes India after Pakistan rout

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

India secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in an inconsequential Women's Asia Cup T20 match.

India Women begin Asian Games title defence against Japan

India Women begin Asian Games title defence against Japan

Rediff.com4 days ago

Fresh from their record-extending Asia Cup triumph, defending champions India will begin their Asian Games title defence as overwhelming favourites against hosts Japan in the women's quarter-finals in Nagoya on Friday.

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Sanju Samson heads into the second T20I against England with his place under the spotlight, as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waits in the wings after another underwhelming outing from the India opener.

Shafali Verma fastest and youngest to 3000 runs in WT20Is

Shafali Verma fastest and youngest to 3000 runs in WT20Is

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

India's Shafali Verma has become the fastest and youngest player to reach 3,000 runs in Women's T20 International cricket during a match against Pakistan in Dubai.

Bollywood Star John Abraham Invests In European T20 Premier League Team

Bollywood Star John Abraham Invests In European T20 Premier League Team

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

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.

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur First Cricketer To Play 200 T20 Internationals

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur First Cricketer To Play 200 T20 Internationals

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has become the first cricketer, male or female, to play 200 T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone during a World Cup clash against South Africa.

Team India's Hilarious Reactions to Their 1980s Avatars!

Team India's Hilarious Reactions to Their 1980s Avatars!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Indian cricketers were surprised with AI-generated 1980s avatars of themselves during a photo session before the Afghanistan T20I series, leading to humorous reactions from players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, and Ishan Kishan.

'Why is Gill not in T20s?' Azharuddin asks

'Why is Gill not in T20s?' Azharuddin asks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has voiced concerns over the current Indian cricket team selections, particularly questioning Shubman Gill's exclusion from T20Is and the non-selection of domestic stalwarts Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi for the Test squad. Azharuddin stressed the importance of consistent performance and the need for more Test cricket, while also commenting on captaincy roles and player retirements.

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Dewald "AB Baby" Brevis equalled JP Duminy's 71 sixes in just 35 T20Is, starred with 226 series runs, won Player of the Series, and helped South Africa clinch the title.

Major blow! Shreyanka Patil out of T20 World Cup

Major blow! Shreyanka Patil out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the Women's T20 World Cup due to an ankle injury sustained during a match against the Netherlands. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been named as her replacement, marking a significant setback for the Indian team and a maiden call-up for Rawat.

Punjab Lions Bowler Takes Field After Grandfather's Death

Punjab Lions Bowler Takes Field After Grandfather's Death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Ludhiana Lions' Krish Bhagat played an important Sher-E-Punjab T20 League match against Amritsar Soormas, dedicating a crucial wicket to his late grandfather, Chunni Lal Bhagat, a former Cabinet Minister. Krish shared how his grandfather's journey from Pakistan inspired him and spoke about his own early start in cricket, his family's support, and his focus on team goals in the league.

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia crush West Indies to reach final

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia crush West Indies to reach final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Australia put in a commanding all-round display to beat West Indies by eight wickets and book their place in Sunday's final, chasing down 126 in just 13 overs.

Dhoni-Zaheer reunion at CSK: Former pacer named successor to Stephen Fleming

Dhoni-Zaheer reunion at CSK: Former pacer named successor to Stephen Fleming

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have announced former India pace bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the IPL 2027 season, replacing long-serving Stephen Fleming.

McCullum: Pietersen Must Challenge England's White-Ball Setup

McCullum: Pietersen Must Challenge England's White-Ball Setup

Rediff.com6 days ago

England's white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has encouraged newly-appointed mentor Kevin Pietersen to actively challenge the team's approach and suggest improvements, leveraging his "incredible pedigree as a player."

Arshdeep Singh ready for Test cricket despite fewer first-class games

Arshdeep Singh ready for Test cricket despite fewer first-class games

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh discusses his aspirations for Test cricket, acknowledging his limited first-class appearances but asserting his readiness. He highlights the importance of understanding body mechanics, managing workload, and adapting to various pitch conditions. Arshdeep also touches upon the strong contingent of Punjab players in Indian cricket and his preparations for upcoming international assignments like the T20I series against Afghanistan and the Asian Games.

'Not looking to sell the game to India': Cricket Australia allows private investment in Big Bash League

'Not looking to sell the game to India': Cricket Australia allows private investment in Big Bash League

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Cricket Australia has announced that private investment will be introduced into the Big Bash League (BBL) from the 2027-28 season, beginning with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades T20 franchise, a move aimed at strengthening the league's long-term future and boosting finances.

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his wife and daughter.

Diana Edulji On India's Tough Road To T20 World Cup Semifinals

Diana Edulji On India's Tough Road To T20 World Cup Semifinals

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Former India captain Diana Edulji believes the Indian women's cricket team faces a significant challenge to qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals after their recent loss to South Africa. She highlighted the team's need to win their remaining matches against Bangladesh and Australia and discussed the team's T20 playing style.

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Rediff.com6 days ago

National selectors are set to convene in New Delhi to finalise India's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against West Indies, with Rishabh Pant's potential white-ball return and Hardik Pandya's fitness being the primary discussion points.

Why Hardik Pandya Was Ignored For Windies ODIs

Why Hardik Pandya Was Ignored For Windies ODIs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Hardik Pandya's return to cricket is contingent on him proving full fitness, specifically bowling his complete quota of 10 overs for India A, as selectors eye his potential role in the 2027 ODI World Cup amidst persistent injury concerns.

Who Will Replace Ajit Agarkar As Chairman Of Selectors?

Who Will Replace Ajit Agarkar As Chairman Of Selectors?

Rediff.com3 days ago

The BCCI is set to take up an important matter at its 95th AGM in Mumbai on Friday -- the appointment of a new selector to replace outgoing chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

Women's Asia Cup: Fielding A Big Worry For India Despite Winning Run

Women's Asia Cup: Fielding A Big Worry For India Despite Winning Run

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

All-rounder Deepti Sharma has downplayed concerns about India's fielding ahead of the Women's Asia Cup T20 final, stating that dropped catches are 'a part of the game' and the team remains focused on a strong all-round performance.

Thailand Women's Batter Chantham Wants To Master Suryakumar's 'Supla Shot'

Thailand Women's Batter Chantham Wants To Master Suryakumar's 'Supla Shot'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Thailand women's team batter Natthakan Chantham is attempting to incorporate Suryakumar Yadav's unique 'Supla shot' into her T20 game, despite initial difficulties, and also admires India's Shubman Gill for his effortless batting.

'I feel a little bad. I am not a machine': Sanju Samson

'I feel a little bad. I am not a machine': Sanju Samson

Rediff.com6 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admits that external criticism affects him, but he has developed the maturity and experience to manage it, while also supporting the team's leadership for making difficult selection decisions in the best interest of the squad.

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.

Suryansh Shedge called up for UK T20Is, replaces Reddy

Suryansh Shedge called up for UK T20Is, replaces Reddy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Suryansh Shedge has been named as the replacement for the injured Nitish Reddy in India's T20I squads for the upcoming series against Ireland and England in the UK. Shedge's call-up follows impressive performances for India A and Mumbai in domestic tournaments.

Hardik Pandya's Comeback On September 20?

Hardik Pandya's Comeback On September 20?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hardik Pandya is reportedly nearing a return to competitive white-ball cricket, subject to medical clearance.

Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Captain Salil Arora's blistering 120 and Sahil Bhaskar's sensational six-wicket haul (6/16) propelled Ludhiana Lions to a 17-run victory over Jalandhar Warriors, securing their spot in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League final.

SKY Prays To Lalbaugcha Raja

SKY Prays To Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com3 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav worships at Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja.

Samson or Sooryavanshi? India's Afghanistan dilemma

Samson or Sooryavanshi? India's Afghanistan dilemma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

India is grappling with significant selection dilemmas ahead of their opening T20I match against Afghanistan, particularly concerning the choice between Sanju Samson and young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and the potential impact of Ishan Kishan's injury scare. The series also serves as crucial preparation for the Asian Games, with India needing to finalise their bowling attack against a strong Afghan side.

Australia Dump Sorry India Out Of Women's T20 World Cup

Australia Dump Sorry India Out Of Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur's rapid 56 helped India post 170 for four against Australia in a must-win Women's T20 World Cup match. Despite a strong start from openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, the middle order struggled for acceleration, leaving Harmanpreet to boost the total in the final overs.

Rohit Breaks Silence On 2027 World Cup Future

Rohit Breaks Silence On 2027 World Cup Future

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has responded to speculation about his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that "October 2027 is far away." BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also dismissed concerns, highlighting Sharma's current form.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits two sixes before early dismissal on T20I debut

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits two sixes before early dismissal on T20I debut

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi batted in his inimitable style before being dismissed for 14 off 10 balls on his international debut in the Twenty20 International match against England on Saturday.

Asian Games: Shafali blitz, Charani magic send India into semis

Asian Games: Shafali blitz, Charani magic send India into semis

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shafali Verma produced a stunning 15-ball blitz as India crushed Japan by eight wickets with 15 overs to spare and stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals.

Harmanpreet Hails All-Round Show as India Enter Asia Cup Final

Harmanpreet Hails All-Round Show as India Enter Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

India's women's cricket team secured a spot in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final after a comprehensive 40-run victory over Bangladesh in the first semi-final, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur praising the team's all-round performance.

Bangladesh crush Netherlands in women's T20 World Cup opener

Bangladesh crush Netherlands in women's T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Bangladesh Women secured a six-wicket victory over tournament debutants Netherlands in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, powered by Juairiya Ferdous's half-century and a strong collective bowling performance. The Netherlands, making their historic T20 World Cup appearance, struggled against Bangladesh's disciplined attack despite a fifty from skipper Babette de Leede.

England Cricket Board delegation assesses security for Pakistan ODI tri-series

England Cricket Board delegation assesses security for Pakistan ODI tri-series

Rediff.com7 days ago

A security delegation from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has arrived in Pakistan to review arrangements for England's upcoming ODI tri-nation series tour. The delegation will inspect venues and meet officials to ensure security plans are robust for the series, which also involves Sri Lanka and runs from October 18 to 31.