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Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

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.

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Pretoria Capitals' skipper Keshav Maharaj is excited to have greats Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock as part of their coaching staff in SA20.

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke on the BCCI finally having started the "ball rolling" as far as finding a new lead sponsor for Team India is concerned

Guwahati set to become India's 30th Test venue

Guwahati set to become India's 30th Test venue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Assam's largest city Guwahati is set to make its debut as the newest Test centre on Saturday when India take on South Africa in the second and final game of the two-match series.

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The ICC Board will now begin the process to identify Allardice's successor.

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council.

ICC chairman Shah performs Ganga Puja in Haridwar

ICC chairman Shah performs Ganga Puja in Haridwar

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Shah, who is currently in India, was seen performing the Puja alongside his family.

Polarised: Former Indian envoys criticise Hasina's death sentence

Polarised: Former Indian envoys criticise Hasina's death sentence

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former Indian envoys criticize the death sentence handed down to ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressing concerns about political polarization and stability in Bangladesh.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

Pakistan skip presser, drama brews before India clash

Pakistan skip presser, drama brews before India clash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Despite cancelling the press conference, Pakistan will go ahead with the scheduled training session, ANI reported, quoted ESPNcricinfo.

PCB chief to personally cover Haris Rauf's fine

PCB chief to personally cover Haris Rauf's fine

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

According to sources, the ICC fined Pakistan tearaway, Rauf, while opening batter Sahibzada Farhan received a warning for his controversial celebration gesture during the Super Fours fixture against arch-rival India at the ongoing Asia Cup.

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The troika of Claire Polosak, Jacqueline Williams and Sue Redfern are set to officiate in their third women's World Cup event, the ICC said, adding that Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be at their second such event.

PIX: Hazlewood fires Australia to victory in 2nd T20

PIX: Hazlewood fires Australia to victory in 2nd T20

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Josh Hazlewood clinically dismantled a famed Indian top-order with a probing spell to kill the contest as Australia cantered to a four-wicket victory in the second T20 International.

Aus spinner Kuhnemann's action cleared by ICC

Aus spinner Kuhnemann's action cleared by ICC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Cricket Australia (CA), on its part, too said Kuhnemann is now free to continue playing international cricket.

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Saikia stressed that the Indian cricket board will continue to adhere to the policy formalised by the government.

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.'

BCCI's cash soars by Rs 4,193 Cr in just one year

BCCI's cash soars by Rs 4,193 Cr in just one year

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The BCCI has strengthened its coffers by Rs 14,627 crore over the past five years, including Rs 4,193 crore in the last financial year alone, taking its cash and bank balance to Rs 20,686 crore, according to a report.

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Italy made the cut for the event in India and Sri Lanka next year with a solid showing in the European Qualifiers that concluded earlier this month

'We need to bring back Chinnaswamy's lost glory'

'We need to bring back Chinnaswamy's lost glory'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

We need to bring cricket and glory back to Chinnaswamy Stadium: Venkatesh Prasad

Why IPL, PSL Winners May Miss World Clubs T20

Why IPL, PSL Winners May Miss World Clubs T20

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Pakistan is likely to be sidelined from the World Clubs T20 Championship expected to be launched next year.

'Warrior Mindset': Varun on Gambhir's Role in His Comeback

'Warrior Mindset': Varun on Gambhir's Role in His Comeback

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup is coming up, and for the white-ball players, they have got a good break after the IPL. I did play TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League), but still I have got a one-month break right now.'

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauds pacer Mitchell Starc's legacy.

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

In multilateral contests, it would go by the Olympic Charter, which prohibits any discrimination based on political issues, which is why the government has stated that it would not stop Pakistan from coming to India for international events.

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

BCCI has intimated the International Cricket Council about India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans for a high-profile event in Lahore next week to unveil the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule have been derailed.

ICC asks BCCI to explain why India won't go to Pakistan

ICC asks BCCI to explain why India won't go to Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The ICC has officially asked for a written explanation from BCCI regarding its decision to not send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan.

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new president Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday.

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

Rediff.com9 May 2025

UAE set to decline PCB request to host PSL games

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.

West Indies to review player safety after harassment claims

West Indies to review player safety after harassment claims

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The West Indies Players' Association and Cricket West Indies said on Friday they would review safety protocols following allegations of sexual harassment during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020.

Ban lifted! IPL 2025 to see use of saliva on ball

Ban lifted! IPL 2025 to see use of saliva on ball

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

BCCI lifted the ban on use of saliva on the ball in IPL 2025 after majority of captains agreed to its proposal.

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The 51-year-old , who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09, will be eligible to referee international games with immediate effect.

Teen sensation Sam Konstas joins elite list

Teen sensation Sam Konstas joins elite list

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Sam Konstas has been added to Australia's list of contracted players in a huge vote of confidence for the two-Test opener.

Job security plea of workplace harassment panel members important: SC

Job security plea of workplace harassment panel members important: SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court has sought the assistance of the solicitor general of India in a plea that seeks job security for members of internal complaint committees (ICC) for sexual harassment at workplaces. The court recognized the importance of the plea and expressed concern over the lack of response from the Central government, despite issuing notice. The petitioners, Janaki Chaudhry and Olga Tellis, argue that ICC members in the private sector face a serious conflict of interest as they can be terminated without reason if a decision goes against the senior management. The petition highlights the vulnerability of ICC members to retaliation and the lack of protection they have compared to their counterparts in the public sector.

England will not boycott Afghanistan match at Champions Trophy

England will not boycott Afghanistan match at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Last month, a group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott the Champions Trophy group stage match against Afghanistan.

Transgender cricketer retires after ICC ruling

Transgender cricketer retires after ICC ruling

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The International Cricket Council said any player who had been through male puberty would not be able to compete in the women's game at the elite level.

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

England previously faced Afghanistan at the 50-overs Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as at the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022.