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Three T20 World Cup titles, total domination: India's T20 dynasty begins

Three T20 World Cup titles, total domination: India's T20 dynasty begins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's recent T20 World Cup victory signals a new era of dominance in the format, driven by strategic gameplay, exceptional talent, and the financial power of the BCCI, while other teams struggle to compete.

Ashwin praise for Gambhir: 'He puts team ahead of individuals'

Ashwin praise for Gambhir: 'He puts team ahead of individuals'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about his retirement, his relationship with Gautam Gambhir and culture within the Indian dressing room.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Harry Brook ton leads England to nervy win over Pakistan and T20 World Cup semifinals.

Rahul Dravid credits Team India's success to talent, infrastructure, fans

Rahul Dravid credits Team India's success to talent, infrastructure, fans

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Former India captain Rahul Dravid attributes the nation's recent cricketing success to the realisation of its immense potential, supported by strong infrastructure, talented players, and passionate fans.

Fit again Cummins set to lead Australia in Adelaide

Fit again Cummins set to lead Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes Test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week.

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after his stellar efforts helped England secure a 22-run victory over India at Lord's, according to the official website of the ICC.

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.

Ashwin hails women's gesture, takes dig at Men in Blue

Ashwin hails women's gesture, takes dig at Men in Blue

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

It's a colossal achievement, rate it bigger than any other title: Ashwin on women's WC triumph

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Afghanistan on Sunday unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Bhajji, Mongia Warn India Ahead of Pakistan T20 WC Clash

Bhajji, Mongia Warn India Ahead of Pakistan T20 WC Clash

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Harbhajan Singh urges India to play Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq carefully ahead of the T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, while Nayan Mongia backs Hardik Pandya to shine under pressure.

Axar's Subtle Craft Sinks Pakistan Chase

Axar's Subtle Craft Sinks Pakistan Chase

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Axar Patel's tactical brilliance and key strikes, including Usman Khan and Babar Azam, proved decisive in India's win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Despite the threat of a pull-out over the fiasco involving match-referee Andy Pycroft, it is understood that PCB is trying to work out a respectable solution by which Pycroft doesn't officiate in their matches.

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Indian men ruled white-ball cricket, while South Africa ended decades of hurt by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title, though the celebrations were dimmed by a deadly stampede. Above all, it was India's women who won a billion hearts by finally adding an ICC World Cup trophy to the cabinet.

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Chandhok step into married life

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Chandhok step into married life

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in a high-profile ceremony in Mumbai, attended by prominent figures from sports, entertainment, and politics.

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian side lacked the aura that defined its past teams at ICC World Cups.

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Varma's current rating of 832 points is the fourth-highest ever achieved by an Indian batter in T20I history, behind only Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul.

Kolkata Quake Could Shake India's T20 World Cup Hopes

Kolkata Quake Could Shake India's T20 World Cup Hopes

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Friday's earthquake in Kolkata has added uncertainty to India's crucial T20 World Cup match against the West Indies, which is a virtual quarter-final for a spot in the semi-finals.

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'India will have to use him carefully. If they want him to bowl three overs early, then Arshdeep Singh has to partner Bumrah in the death overs.'

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa and the recently concluded three-match ODI series due to a neck injury.

Siraj named ICC Player of the Month for August

Siraj named ICC Player of the Month for August

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Mohammed Siraj's superb match-winning effort on the final day of the Test series against England that helped win The Oval Test match by six runs helped him clinch the award.

BCCI hails India's composure after U-19 World Cup triumph

BCCI hails India's composure after U-19 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas and secretary Devajit Saikia praised India's composure and planning after the U-19 team beat England by 100 runs to clinch a record sixth World Cup title in Harare.

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

While the first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at Vadodara, the second match will get underway at Rajkot. The teams will face off for the final ODI of the series at Indore.

Gambhir eyes Olympic dream as cricket returns in LA 2028

Gambhir eyes Olympic dream as cricket returns in LA 2028

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Team India Men's head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of leading the team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make its return to the Games.

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.

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's appeal to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee against hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard under ICC rules, with Scotland kept on standby as a possible replacement team.

Harmanpreet and Co look to end ICC title drought

Harmanpreet and Co look to end ICC title drought

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Yuvraj, Mithali give pointers for Indian women's at the Trophy unveiling ceremony in Mumbai on Monday. The ICC Women's World Cup commences on September 30.

Santner: 'Wouldn't Mind Breaking a Few Hearts'

Santner: 'Wouldn't Mind Breaking a Few Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says the T20 World Cup final against India is 'not just another game' as the Black Caps aim to seize key moments and lift the title.

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

India face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes U-19 World Cup Super Six clash, seeking revenge for their crushing Asia Cup final defeat in Bulawayo.

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.

Ireland stun Bangladesh, end 14-month losing streak in T20s

Ireland stun Bangladesh, end 14-month losing streak in T20s

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Ireland snaps 14-month win drought, defends 181 to beat Bangladesh in T20I opener

T20 World Cup: 'India have eleven potential match-winners'

T20 World Cup: 'India have eleven potential match-winners'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Beyond upsets, Dutch team chasing consistency: Bas de Leede

Daryl Mitchell overtakes Rohit as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Daryl Mitchell overtakes Rohit as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Daryl Mitchell becomes only the second player from New Zealand to hold the top the ICC ranking for ODI batters.

Women's Cricket Participation Doubles in India Since 2020: Report

Women's Cricket Participation Doubles in India Since 2020: Report

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A recent study reveals significant growth in women's cricket participation across India, highlighting increased interest, career aspirations, and the sport's rising popularity.

How Gambhir's bold moves made India T20 champs again

How Gambhir's bold moves made India T20 champs again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An analysis of Gautam Gambhir's coaching style, highlighting his conviction, support for players, and success in white-ball cricket, while also addressing his polarising nature and the challenges he faces in longer formats.

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Aaron Finch delivered a verdict in favour of his side as they prepare to take on a Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli-powered India during a three-match ODI series at home