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Alana King Spins Her Way Back To The Top

Alana King Spins Her Way Back To The Top

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Australian leggie, Alana King's 5 for 19 against the West Indies in St Kitts, propelled her back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings.

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 30 runs in the first Twenty20 International on Monday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series and extend the visitors' losing streak.

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its disappointment after the BCCI shifted the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, despite Bengaluru being the defending champions' home ground. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.

South Africa target West Indies' whitewash

South Africa target West Indies' whitewash

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The first Test starts on March 31 in Guyana but West Indies will be without Lara and six other leading players because of a contract dispute.

Trott quits international cricket after West Indies flop show

Trott quits international cricket after West Indies flop show

Rediff.com5 May 2015

England batsman Jonathan Trott on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket following his poor showing with the bat in the recently-concluded Test series against the West Indies.

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Steve Smith was on 59 unbeaten with Labuschagne at the close.

West Indies not to play T20 series in Lahore

West Indies not to play T20 series in Lahore

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

West Indies have postponed their visit to Pakistan for a three-match Twenty20 with the leading Caribbean players expressing concerns about their security in the country, the sources have claimed.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Former West Indies Test cricketer Franklyn Rose was deported from New Zealand today after being held in prison five weeks for overstaying a work visa. The 44-year-old Rose, a fast bowler who played 19 Tests and 27 one-day internationals, had lived in New Zealand since 2011 when he was granted a work visa to coach at Auckland University Cricket Club. His visa expired in 2012 and he worked as a volunteer cricket coach at Auckland schools before being given a deportation order in 2014.

Gurbaz's 79 guide Afghanistan to series win over West Indies

Gurbaz's 79 guide Afghanistan to series win over West Indies

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Afghanistan posted a competitive 156 for 8, courtesy Gurbaz's superb innings.

Cyclone could affect West Indies quarter-final chances

Cyclone could affect West Indies quarter-final chances

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Pakistan meet Ireland in Adelaide later on Sunday with the winner of that game advancing, while the losing side could also go through depending on what happens in the West Indies game. A washout in Napier would result in both sides getting one point and ending West Indies' hopes.

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

All-rounders Andre Russell and Fabien Allen, who last featured in the format during the World Cup last year, and Sunil Narine, who last played for West Indies in 2019, are absent from the squad.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes IIM Indore research subject

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes IIM Indore research subject

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

IIM Indore will conduct a study on teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to understand the impact of early fame and pressure on child prodigies.

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL history, eclipses Chris Gayle's sixes record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL history, eclipses Chris Gayle's sixes record

Rediff.com27 May 2026

At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to rewrite IPL history, with the Rajasthan Royals sensation now breaking one of the league's most iconic batting records held by Chris Gayle.

England warning for West Indies and India

England warning for West Indies and India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

England's new one-day captain Paul Collingwood warned West Indies and India on Friday to expect a more aggressive opponent when they face his side over the next three months.

New Zealand gears up to host West Indies and Pakistan

New Zealand gears up to host West Indies and Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The Black Caps were also scheduled to travel to Australia for an ODI series but the fixture was on Friday postponed to next summer (2021-22) due to the pandemic.

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Images from the third One-Day International between India and the West Indies, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

Agarkar left out of West Indies Tests

Agarkar left out of West Indies Tests

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Paceman VRV Singh and opener Wasim Jaffer have been included in the squad for the four-Test series.

England take first day honours against West Indies

England take first day honours against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler compiled an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 124 to guide England to 231 for four at the close on Day 1 of the third Test against the West Indies in St Lucia.

Cornwall, Da Silva rescue West Indies after Lakmal takes five

Cornwall, Da Silva rescue West Indies after Lakmal takes five

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Cornwall and Da Silva turned the tide of the Test again as the former took the attack to the bowlers and the latter proved the perfect foil in tiring the visitors' seamers

Will Rashid play Tests again? Afghanistan coach breaks silence

Will Rashid play Tests again? Afghanistan coach breaks silence

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus discussed the upcoming one-off Test against India, highlighting the crucial role of spin bowling on the Mullanpur pitch. He also confirmed star spinner Rashid Khan's absence due to a long-standing back problem and workload management.

I want to score 200 in T20s. I want to break Gayle's record: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

I want to score 200 in T20s. I want to break Gayle's record: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set his sights on rewriting T20 history, saying he wants to score the format's first-ever double century and break Chris Gayle's record highest score of 175 not out.

West Indies end 11-match losing streak

West Indies end 11-match losing streak

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

West Indies' surprise victory means that they can now qualify for the final on August 9 if they beat India on Sunday.

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Bernard Julien was one of the quiet legends of the 1975 World Cup, a tournament that fifty years ago brought this region joy like no other as the West Indies lifted the first men's world title in the history of the game.'

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Abhishek Sharma's batting technique after his low score against West Indies, while praising Tilak Varma's crucial cameo in India's T20 World Cup Super 8 win.

How Kohli, Rohit tons flattened West Indies

How Kohli, Rohit tons flattened West Indies

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hit centuries and combined in a stand of 246 to help India chase down a difficult target against the West Indies for a convincing eight-wicket victory in the opening One- Day International in Guwahati on Sunday.

Lyon snares 6 as Australia outclass West Indies in first Test

Lyon snares 6 as Australia outclass West Indies in first Test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Australia bowled the West Indies out for 333 on Sunday in the second session of Day 5 to register a thumping 164-run victory in the first Test at Perth Stadium and a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

West Indies ready to unleash power game at World Cup

West Indies ready to unleash power game at World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Chris Gayle was not at his brutal best in the IPL but Andre Russell's butchering of the bowlers has forced the teams to take note of what could await them at the World Cup.

Why India Are The Big Favourites To Win Women's T20 World Cup!

Why India Are The Big Favourites To Win Women's T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Former cricketer Reema Malhotra believes the Indian women's cricket team is a strong contender to win the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, largely because of its strong spin bowling resources.

Rinku Singh to Rejoin India Squad After Father's Demise

Rinku Singh to Rejoin India Squad After Father's Demise

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Rinku Singh will link-up with the Indian squad ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against West Indies after attending the funeral of his father, who passed away following a battle with cancer.

T20 World Cup: India Keeps Semi-Final Dreams Alive

T20 World Cup: India Keeps Semi-Final Dreams Alive

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

For India, a win against the West Indies will guarantee a semifinal spot, with four points making net run rate a non-issue.

PHOTOS: West Indies crowned Under-19 World champions

PHOTOS: West Indies crowned Under-19 World champions

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

West Indies rode on its fast-bowling arsenal to win the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup for the first time with a tense five-wicket victory over three-time winner India in the final in Mirpur on Sunday.

From Rajasthan to record books: Suthar shines on Test debut

From Rajasthan to record books: Suthar shines on Test debut

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar starred on Test debut with figures of 6 for 33 as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on. The Rajasthan spinner registered the second-best bowling figures by an Indian on Test debut.

England captain Brook dismisses spin frailty talk after Windies rout

England captain Brook dismisses spin frailty talk after Windies rout

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

England captain Harry Brook defended his team's ability to play spin bowling despite a loss to the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, where spinners took six wickets. He cites their recent series win against Sri Lanka as evidence of their capabilities.

Why West Indies plummeted in Mumbai ODI

Why West Indies plummeted in Mumbai ODI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

West Indies captain Jason Holder said his team did not do justice to their potential in the fourth and penultimate ODI, in Mumbai on Monday, but expressed optimism of bouncing back in the series decider.

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board have agreed to support each other at Asian and international cricket forums while seeking greater balance in the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2028-31 cycle.