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T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The 2026 T20 World Cup is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8 with matches spread across at least five venues in India and two in Sri Lanka.

Champions Trophy preparations on track: PCB

Champions Trophy preparations on track: PCB

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The stadium's capacity has been increased to accommodate 35,000 fans and new hospitality areas have been built.

Karun Nair is ready to go!

Karun Nair is ready to go!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Karun Nair is back - and back where it all began to unravel.

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England, who beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test, will conclude the series with a third match in Rawalpindi from October 24.

BCCI breaks silence on Kohli-Rohit exit

BCCI breaks silence on Kohli-Rohit exit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Putting an end to the rumours surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's sudden Test retirement, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has insisted the decision was purely theirs

England women's match fees skyrocket to match men's

England women's match fees skyrocket to match men's

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

England women to earn same match fees as men's team

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Calling Kuldeep a world-class spinner, Morkel said India are trying to fit the wily operator into the side. He can now only play the last Test at The Oval from July 31.

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second Test against Australia.

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The source said that the PCB is expecting to get some sort of viable answer from the BCCI officials at the upcoming meeting on the progress they have made (if any) on seeking clearance from their government to send their team to Pakistan early next year for the tournament.

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Perhaps, another Ranji title with Mumbai will be a fitting send off for Ajinkya Rahane.

India veteran Jadeja gifted mentoring to Afghanistan

India veteran Jadeja gifted mentoring to Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'We insisted multiple times but Jadeja refused to take any money from the Afghanistan Cricket Board for his services during the 2023 ODI World Cup.'

England to host 2019 Cricket World Cup

England to host 2019 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2013

England has been confirmed as the host country for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Bumrah opts out of Test captaincy race!

Bumrah opts out of Test captaincy race!

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Bumrah steps aside from Test captaincy race; Gill, Pant now leading contenders

Heated exchanges add to competitive edge at Lord's

Heated exchanges add to competitive edge at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'There will be things that happen between the two teams but both teams know there's a line you can't cross but it's not really been troubled too much'

We should respect his decision: Shukla

We should respect his decision: Shukla

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Rajeev Shukla hailed the star batter for his contribution in the longest format.

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, travelled with the squad to Abu Dhabi where England trained before the team arrived in India for the five-Test series beginning in Hyderabad on Thursday.

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.

Gill, Stokes call out 'tight series scheduling'

Gill, Stokes call out 'tight series scheduling'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Three-day gap in between Tests is too less for five-match series: Stokes, Gill on scheduling

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semi-finals slated for Dubai and Sharjah on October 17 and 18 respectively. The final will be played in Dubai.

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

CA, the ECB and Australian authorities had been negotiating for many months over the touring conditions in a country where international arrivals have to isolate in quarantine hotels for 14 days, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja

IPL to blame for Pakistan's struggles?

IPL to blame for Pakistan's struggles?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Following Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, former players have expressed their opinions, ranging from calls for bilateral series against India to criticism of the IPL.

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The final Test begins on Friday in New Delhi, and the Shubman Gill-led side is expected to maintain their winning combination as they look to wrap up the home series.

Ganguly Open To Coaching Team India

Ganguly Open To Coaching Team India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Former Team India skipper Sourav Ganguly has categorically stated that he has no desire to pursue a career in politics, but said he is open to coaching the national side.

Former England captain Willis passes away

Former England captain Willis passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Former England cricket captain and 1981 Ashes hero Bob Willis has died aged 70 after a short illness.

Working closely with UK government to resume cricket: ECB

Working closely with UK government to resume cricket: ECB

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it is working closely with the government to ensure safe resumption of the game amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday announced that the lockdown, which was enforced to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, will remain in place till at least June 1 in the UK.

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Legendary batter Brian Lara feels that West Indies cricketers cannot be faulted for preferring lucrative T20 franchise leagues around the world, like IPL, to national duty, saying playing the game these days is also about "making a living".

Pakistan's rising star's Champions Trophy hopes dashed

Pakistan's rising star's Champions Trophy hopes dashed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after sustaining an ankle injury in South Africa in January.

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

Racism entrenched in English cricket: ICEC report

Racism entrenched in English cricket: ICEC report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'Cricket should be a game for everyone, and we know that this has not always been the case.'

England accept Pak proposal for neutral umpires

England accept Pak proposal for neutral umpires

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

England accepted Pakistan's proposal to have neutral umpires for this year's One-Day International series in Pakistan.

India defend selection strategy

India defend selection strategy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Yeah, 100 per cent. That's a good question, and I think that's something we'll obviously reflect on after the tour, the things we could have done better.'

'Didn't win us a single Test': Pathan slams Bumrah

'Didn't win us a single Test': Pathan slams Bumrah

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India may have drawn the series in England, but Jasprit Bumrah's performance has come under scrutiny-with Irfan Pathan rating the world's No. 1 Test bowler a modest 6 out of 10 for failing to deliver decisive wins.

Bumrah tired but saves record accomplishment for posterity

Bumrah tired but saves record accomplishment for posterity

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'The name on the Honours board feels good. It is something I can tell my son about when he is grown up.'

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Gambhir expected in Mumbai for crucial meeting with BCCI: Report

Gambhir expected in Mumbai for crucial meeting with BCCI: Report

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Gambhir is reportedly inclined toward appointing a young captain who can serve as a close ally in shaping the team's future, with Gill fitting that profile.

England players had no role in Pakistan pullout decision

England players had no role in Pakistan pullout decision

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

England cricketers had no role in the team's decision to abandon their tour of Pakistan next month, the players' union has said.

India, England clear COVID-19 tests; nets from Tuesday

India, England clear COVID-19 tests; nets from Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Indian cricketers will start their outdoor training sessions in Chennai on Monday after successfully completing their six-day quarantine period during which they cleared three COVID-19 tests.

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.