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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.

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Praise poured in from all corners for Sanju Samson who guided India to a victory over the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: We deserve to be in Mumbai, says Surya after booking semi berth

T20 World Cup: We deserve to be in Mumbai, says Surya after booking semi berth

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India defeated the West Indies to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, with opener Sanju Samson's making an unbeaten 97.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

West Indies coach Daren Sammy says no team can win the T20 World Cup without beating hosts India, calling them favourites and the biggest hurdle to the title.

St Lucia ground to be named after West Indies captain Sammy

St Lucia ground to be named after West Indies captain Sammy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Darren Sammy's success in captaining the West Indies to the World Twenty20 title has been recognised by his native St Lucia after it was announced that the island's main cricket ground would be renamed in his honour.

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Australia bowled out the West Indies for 148 on the opening day of the first Test in Dominica on Wednesday, but the home team struck back by taking three wickets in the final session.

West Indies eager to play in front of crowds again

West Indies eager to play in front of crowds again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell is counting down the days until the team's two-week isolation comes to an end

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

All players entered the bio bubble between Sunday and Monday.

Steyn and Ntini thwart West Indies recovery

Steyn and Ntini thwart West Indies recovery

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Makhaya Ntini shared six wickets to earn the advantage for South Africa on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Wednesday.

How Sooryavanshi's Bold Prediction Came True In IPL 2026

How Sooryavanshi's Bold Prediction Came True In IPL 2026

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a stunning disclosure about how a bold personal goal powered his record-breaking campaign for Rajasthan Royals.

2nd ODI: Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over SA

2nd ODI: Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over SA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Hope's superb 128 not out anchored the West Indies score of 335 for eight in their 50 overs

Desperate India take on West Indies

Desperate India take on West Indies

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Their survival hinging on a favourable result elsewhere, India take on West Indies in a must-win match at Johannesburg on Wednesday, hoping that arch-rivals Pakistan do them a favour by beating Australia in their final group A engagament of the Champions Trophy.

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India will aim to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI, in Barbados, on Saturday.

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

West Indies opener Lendl Simmons smashed a breezy 67 not out to help secure a series-levelling eight-wicket victory over India in the second Twenty20 International

Bravo to lead West Indies at Champions Trophy

Bravo to lead West Indies at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 May 2013

All-rounder Dwayne Bravo has replaced Darren Sammy as West Indies' one-day international captain and will lead the team in next month's Champions Trophy in England.

Spinners help West Indies crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Spinners help West Indies crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka suffered a stunning batting collapse as they suffered a crushing 226-run defeat in the first Test against West Indies in Port of Spain.

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left heartbroken after Rajasthan Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match.

PHOTOS: England restrict timid West Indies

PHOTOS: England restrict timid West Indies

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Photos of the first Test match between West Indies and England, eing played i Antigua

England, West Indies eye the final flourish

England, West Indies eye the final flourish

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

A clash of contrasting styles, the ICC World T20 final in Kolkata on Sunday gives both England and the West Indies a chance to create history.

Day 4 of England vs West Indies washed out

Day 4 of England vs West Indies washed out

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Showers through much of the day restricted the chances of the two teams getting onto the field and, after several inspections, the umpires called off play at 4:10 p.m. (1510 GMT).

West Indies captain Holder suspended for slow over rate

West Indies captain Holder suspended for slow over rate

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

West Indies captain Jason Holder has been slapped with a one-match suspension for his team's second slow over rate offence of the year under him, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

West Indies slump again against Bangladesh

West Indies slump again against Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The makeshift West Indies side struggled against Bangladeshi spin again on a rain-affected third day of the second Test as the Caribbean side reached 192 for eight in their second innings at St George's in Grenada. Shakib Al Hasan took four for 62 after the West Indies, who had a five-run first-innings lead, struggled to make a score that would give them a chance of levelling the series.

Maturing West Indies give Dyson reward

Maturing West Indies give Dyson reward

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

West Indies coach John Dyson has spent two years trying to turn a group of talented individuals into a team that can win again and after the first test rout of England he senses things are starting to come together.

Brathwaite 'heartbroken' as West Indies fall agonisingly short

Brathwaite 'heartbroken' as West Indies fall agonisingly short

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Devastated and heartbroken was how West Indies centurion Carlos Brathwaite described himself after narrowly failing to deliver victory for his side in a dramatic run chase against New Zealand, on Saturday. In pursuit of 292, Brathwaite bludgeoned five sixes and nine fours in a quick-fire 101 before falling to a well-judged catch by Trent Boult on the long-on boundary, aiming to finish the chase in style with just five runs needed.

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma was shown no mercy by fans who took to X to criticise the batter for another failure at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Cook and Bopara plunder West Indies

Cook and Bopara plunder West Indies

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara struck confident centuries to lift England to a commanding 302 for two on the first day of the second and final Test against West Indies Thursday.

West Indies face tough return to top: Richardson

West Indies face tough return to top: Richardson

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

West Indies have a long way to go if they are to return to the top of world cricket, despite their recent success in the World Twenty20, manager Richie Richardson said on Monday.

Gayle glad to be back for West Indies

Gayle glad to be back for West Indies

Rediff.com4 May 2003

The West Indies opener says he has new-found motivation.

No ultimatum from ICC on playing in India: Bangladesh Cricket Board

No ultimatum from ICC on playing in India: Bangladesh Cricket Board

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has rejected reports that it had been told to either participate as per the decided schedule or forfeit its games in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Richard Pybus replaces Jonathan Trott as Afghanistan head coach

Richard Pybus replaces Jonathan Trott as Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

England-born Richard Pybus has been appointed as the head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, replacing Jonathan Trott.

WI cricketer accused of sexual abuse; Sammy demands justice

WI cricketer accused of sexual abuse; Sammy demands justice

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Darren Sammy has called for justice to be served.

West Indies set sight on Kohli's wicket

West Indies set sight on Kohli's wicket

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Phil Simmons called on his players to utilise their past experiences to get the better of Kohli and his men.

West Indies burst leaves Australia reeling

West Indies burst leaves Australia reeling

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Australia were reeling at 17 for four at the end of the third day in the first Test. A brave century from West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, after he was struck on the head by a Brett Lee bouncer, was the highlight of the hosts' innings of 312 chasing Australia's 431.

India-West Indies ODI Series Averages

India-West Indies ODI Series Averages

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

India-West Indies ODI series averages at the end of the West Indies' tour of India.

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: 'Win The Game, Don't Worry About Net Run Rate'

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: 'Win The Game, Don't Worry About Net Run Rate'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

India should only focus on winning their match T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday without worrying about the net run rate, says former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.

India to play West Indies in opener

India to play West Indies in opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

India will meet West Indies in the opening game of a one-day triangular series to be played in Sri Lanka from July 25 to August 7.

Why Atul Wassan Sees Sachin In Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Why Atul Wassan Sees Sachin In Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Former India pacer Atul Wassan sees shades of a young Sachin Tendulkar in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the teenager's maturity, audacity and fearless approach remind him of the batting great's early days during India's 1989 tour of Pakistan.

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Pakistan beat West Indies by 196 runs on the fifth day of the second Test on Tuesday to draw their two Test series 1-1. Slow left-armer Abdur Rehman finished with figures of 4-65 as the West Indies, resuming on 130 for five and needing to bat through the day to win the series, were bowled out for 230 before lunch.