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Sena (UBT) spokesman receives threats over Fizz controversy

Sena (UBT) spokesman receives threats over Fizz controversy

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'At 10:30 pm last night, I received several WhatsApp calls from Bangladesh. They abused and insulted my family and me and threatened that my country would be destroyed and broken apart.'

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals are seeking an indemnity waiver from the Rajasthan government to host IPL matches in Jaipur due to safety concerns raised about the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

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.

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Several opposition parties on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government, calling it the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match an insult to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Why Test cricket needs two-tier system

Why Test cricket needs two-tier system

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'The ICC needs to spread the wealth more evenly across the board and if we want two tiers to be competitive and we want teams in the second tier to have the chance to go into the first tier, well, they can't do that without no cash.'

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the opening match against USA?

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of remainder of Australia's Big Bash League due to a knee injury.

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have "identified about a hundred things" that need improvement, including inculcating a sense of pride among young players, raising the standard of domestic tournaments, and bringing in more money, said the board after after an emergency meeting with the island's past players.

Why Pakistan wants to reschedule Australia ODI series

Why Pakistan wants to reschedule Australia ODI series

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The series is part of a twin tour by Australia to Pakistan for a three-match T20 series from January 30 to February 5 to prepare for the T20 World Cup, and they are then scheduled to return for the ODIs, scheduled for March 13 to 19.

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift'

USA looking to beat Namibia and keep Super 8 hopes alive

USA looking to beat Namibia and keep Super 8 hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

The United States, boosted by a win over the Netherlands, will face Namibia in a crucial Group A match, needing a victory to keep their Super Eight hopes alive in the T20 World Cup.

Is BCCI quietly looking to replace Gambhir?

Is BCCI quietly looking to replace Gambhir?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

It is understood that right after India's abject surrender against South Africa in the two-Test series at home last month, someone who matters in the cricket board had once again informally approached VVS Laxman to check if he would be interested in coaching the red ball team.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.

T20 World Cup: Seifert, Allen put on record stand as NZ demolish UAE

T20 World Cup: Seifert, Allen put on record stand as NZ demolish UAE

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen powered New Zealand to an emphatic 10-wicket win against UAE in the T20 World Cup match, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Namibia have qualified for the last three ICC T20 World Cups (2021, 2022 and 2024). They are one of the three hosts of the 2026 T20 World Cup, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Suryakumar Yadav hails batting recovery after early wobble

Suryakumar Yadav hails batting recovery after early wobble

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his side's batting resilience after recovering from 25/2 to post a big total against New Zealand in the Nagpur T20I.

Pakistan cricketer faces criminal charges in UK

Pakistan cricketer faces criminal charges in UK

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Batter Haider Ali has been placed under criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England and he has also been provisionally suspended, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday.

Arshdeep Singh unfazed by rotation, focused on opportunities

Arshdeep Singh unfazed by rotation, focused on opportunities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Jaise main team se in and out hota hoon uska advantage bhi hai. Mera ball bhi in and out jaata hai. I'm enjoying that, says Arshdeep Singh

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.

Why Ellis bowled slower delivery first up against Ireland

Why Ellis bowled slower delivery first up against Ireland

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

I don't want to feel any pressure about not bowling a certain ball because it's first ball: Ellis

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

T20 World Cup: Will India Bring In Bumrah, Kuldeep Against Namibia?

T20 World Cup: Will India Bring In Bumrah, Kuldeep Against Namibia?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

With Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with a stomach bug, Sanju Samson is set to get another opportunity at the top of the order.

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Tongue claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings to help skittle Australia for 152 with best figures of 5-45, and then triggered a batting collapse in the second innings with fellow pacer Gus Atkinson leaving the pitch due to injury.

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan will play ahead of Shreyas Iyer in the series against New Zealand as he is a part of India's T20 World Cup squad and a like-for-like replacement for an injured Tilak Varma being a left-hander, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday.

Yuvraj 'Grateful' as He, Harmanpreet Get Stadium Honours

Yuvraj 'Grateful' as He, Harmanpreet Get Stadium Honours

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

'Feeling truly humbled to receive this at a place that will always be home.'

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029.

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav, who returned to form with a blazing 82* against New Zealand at Raipur, spoke on how he dealt with his lean patch

'I know what's going wrong': SKY opens up on form slump

'I know what's going wrong': SKY opens up on form slump

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged his recent lean patch and expressed confidence in returning to form ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

My role as captain is to protect my players: Stokes

My role as captain is to protect my players: Stokes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The England players have come in for heavy criticism since Australia wrapped up an 82-run win in the third Test in Adelaide on Sunday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Former captain Rohit Sharma highlighted Arshdeep Singh's effectiveness with the new ball and in the death overs.

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.

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.

BCCI Makes Vijay Hazare Games Mandatory for India Players

BCCI Makes Vijay Hazare Games Mandatory for India Players

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Save Shreyas Iyer, who will take a lot more time to get fit, others are expected to represent their state teams.

Terror attack forces PCB to change tri-series plans

Terror attack forces PCB to change tri-series plans

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rescheduled the opening of a T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from November 17 to November 18 besides making Rawalpindi the sole venue for the tournament owing to the visiting teams' security concerns in the wake of a suicide attack in Islamabad.

Stubbs, Breetzke lift Sunrisers Eastern Cape to SA20 title

Stubbs, Breetzke lift Sunrisers Eastern Cape to SA20 title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed a six-wicket win over the Pretoria Capitals to lift the SA20 trophy for the third time in four years at Newlands on Sunday.

Tendulkar, Gavaskar immortalised at cricket HQ

Tendulkar, Gavaskar immortalised at cricket HQ

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In a heartfelt tribute to two of Indian cricket's greatest legends, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially dedicated two rooms at its headquarters to Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar.

Selectors couldn't ignore him...

Selectors couldn't ignore him...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Ishan Kishan's return to the Indian T20 setup is a story of timing, perseverance and a domestic season that selectors simply could not overlook.

No Babar, No Shaheen: PCB's bold Sri Lanka gamble

No Babar, No Shaheen: PCB's bold Sri Lanka gamble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

With the 2026 T20 World Cup fast approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted for a bold shake-up, dropping marquee players such as Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi from the T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series.

Did Yashasvi Jaiswal Slap Dhruv Jurel?

Did Yashasvi Jaiswal Slap Dhruv Jurel?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Yashavsi Jaiswal seemed to have lost his cool after he was constantly teased by team-mate Dhruv Jurel following India's practice session in Indore on Saturday.

'I'm living my dream and making people happy'

'I'm living my dream and making people happy'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli on Sunday said his spectacular journey so far has been nothing sort of a dream come true as he is able to "give so much happiness and smile to so many people"