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T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com23 hours ago

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

T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan deciding to boycott their group stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources have said that that the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for the match as per ICC protocol and wait for the match referee to call off the match.

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: Saqlain Mushtaq Sparks Pitch Controversy

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: Saqlain Mushtaq Sparks Pitch Controversy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has sparked controversy ahead of the India -Pakistan T20 World Cup game in Colombo, suggesting the pitch could be manipulated.

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.

T20 World Cup rocked! Pakistan to boycott India clash

T20 World Cup rocked! Pakistan to boycott India clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Pakistan on Sunday announced a boycott of its high-profile men's T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is likely to have repercussions, even as the government cleared the national team's participation in the rest of the global event, starting February 7.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

Will Sri Lanka's 35-year wait end?

Will Sri Lanka's 35-year wait end?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The Sri Lankans have played 17 Tests in India in 35 years, but failed to win a single one.

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kauthankar and Bakle's partnership is second only to 624 runs for the third wicket, achieved by Sri Lankans Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene during a Test match against South Africa in Colombo, SSC in July 2006.

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 1

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

This is the fifth Test involving India and Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka to be affected by rain; the previous four were at Colombo (SSC) in 1985-86; Kandy in 1993; Colombo (SSC) in 1998-99 and Galle in 2001-02.

No Indian batsman in Top 10 of ICC Test rankings

No Indian batsman in Top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Virat Kohli dropped a position to 11th leaving India with no batsmen in the top 10 of the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen, in the latest update of the ICC Player Rankings released by the International Cricket Council on Tuesday.

India - Sri Lanka: Head to head

India - Sri Lanka: Head to head

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 2

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 2

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Statistical highlights of the second day's in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Thursday.

Fastest ODI 100s for India

Fastest ODI 100s for India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Suresh Raina's 66-ball hundred in the Asia Cup match against Hong Kong on Wednesday is the second fastest ODI hundred by an Indian batsman.

Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Statistical highlights on Day 3 of the third cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Monday

Stats: India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3

Stats: India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Statistical highlights of the third day's play in the first Test between India and Sri lanka in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

India suffer biggest defeat to New Zealand

India suffer biggest defeat to New Zealand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

India recorded their biggest defeat to New Zealand in terms of runs, surpassing the 108-run loss at Dunedin on March 1, 1990.

World Cricket Calendar

World Cricket Calendar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Schedule of upcoming international matches.

Statistical highlights: India - Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI

Statistical highlights: India - Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

India registered their first victory over Sri Lanka at Dambulla, when they won the second ODI of the five-match series on Wednesday.

Dravid -- leading Indian batsman at Sabina Park

Dravid -- leading Indian batsman at Sabina Park

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Rahul Dravid has completed 15 years in Test Cricket. He made his debut in Tests against England at Lord's on June 20, 1996.

Champions Trophy stats: England vs New Zealand

Champions Trophy stats: England vs New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group B match between New Zealand and England on Tuesday.

Ganguly hits 50th six in home series

Ganguly hits 50th six in home series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Before the Rajkot ODI both Ganguly and Tendulkar were levelled with 49 sixes on Indian soil from 64 and 124 innings respectively.

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 1

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 1

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Shikhar Dhawan continues his golden run in Sri Lanka.

Biggest wins for India

Biggest wins for India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

India in the deciding Test of a series

India in the deciding Test of a series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

India have won only twice in eight deciding Tests of an overseas series.

Stats: Records galore for Kohli, Dhawan on Day 2 in Galle

Stats: Records galore for Kohli, Dhawan on Day 2 in Galle

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from the second day's proceedings.

Colombo Test ends in a drab draw

Colombo Test ends in a drab draw

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground in Colombo ended in a predictable draw on Friday. Sri Lanka, having allowed India take a 65-run lead, scored 129 for 3 in their second innings on the fifth and final day before play was called off.

Tendulkar, Raina lead India's fightback in Colombo

Tendulkar, Raina lead India's fightback in Colombo

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Sachin Tendulkar posted his 48th Test hundred and Suresh Raina was unbeaten on 66, as India ended Day 3 on 382 for four, in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 1

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1 of the 1st Test.

Asia Cup: Kohli-led India eyeing sixth title

Asia Cup: Kohli-led India eyeing sixth title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

With MS Dhoni opting out of the tournament, Virat Kohli will lead Team India as they attempt to regain the title they last won in 2010. Here're the statistical highlights pertaining to the tournament.

Why Sangakkara is among the best of his era

Why Sangakkara is among the best of his era

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Why Kumar Sangakkara is counted alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid?

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 2

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 2

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

India have posted 6 of the 7 600+ totals posted in Test cricket this year!

India A squad for ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup announced

India A squad for ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup announced

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Junior Cricket Committee has picked India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 to be played from July 13th to 23rd in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Check how many records Virat broke on Saturday

Check how many records Virat broke on Saturday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers and tells us how Virat Kohli creates new record after record.

Adelaide Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara's innings is the highest by a subcontinent batsman and third highest by any visiting batsman on the opening day of a Test in Australia, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.

Steyn returns to the top of Test rankings, Ashwin 3rd

Steyn returns to the top of Test rankings, Ashwin 3rd

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

In terms of days, Dale Steyn has spent 2,320 days at the top of the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers, the most by any bowler since World War II.

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Second Test, Day 3

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Second Test, Day 3

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 3.

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara eye top 10 places while Ravindra Jadeja jumps to career-best third position among Test all-rounders.

Stats: Why Sanga is best player in the sub-continent

Stats: Why Sanga is best player in the sub-continent

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Statistical highlights from Day 4 in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo.

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy