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India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The powerful right-hander appeared in good touch at first drop against Australia in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Lahore on Thursday.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

T20 WC: England's Pak origin players granted visas

T20 WC: England's Pak origin players granted visas

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The ICC, which is overseeing the coordination process, has remained in constant communication with Indian High Commissions in multiple cities across continents.

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Explained: Why Bangladesh wants WC games out of India

Explained: Why Bangladesh wants WC games out of India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said that "we do not feel secure" in sending the national team to India for the T20 World Cup considering the current circumstances.

T20 WC: Last-over drama! England survive scare, edge Nepal

T20 WC: Last-over drama! England survive scare, edge Nepal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

IMAGES from the ICC 2026 T20 World Cup match played between England and Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday

'Looking forward to Sanju playing before his home crowd'

'Looking forward to Sanju playing before his home crowd'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor wished Sanju and Team India success, anticipating that the match would be a fitting climax to the series.

Bangladesh allows shooters to travel to India for Asian Championships

Bangladesh allows shooters to travel to India for Asian Championships

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh government has approved its shooters to travel to India for next month's Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships, days after refusing to send its national cricket team to the country.

'I've viewed World Cup-winning catch 1,000 times'

'I've viewed World Cup-winning catch 1,000 times'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Have seen that last ball at least 1,000 times: Harmanpreet on life after World Cup

Under-19 WC: Vihaan Malhotra hits century as India crush Zimbabwe by 204 runs!

Under-19 WC: Vihaan Malhotra hits century as India crush Zimbabwe by 204 runs!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India stormed to a commanding 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the Under-19 World Cup.

'It's a huge moment for me': Harmanpreet on Padma Shri

'It's a huge moment for me': Harmanpreet on Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur and former men's skipper Rohit Sharma headline the list of sportspersons to be honoured with Padma awards this Republic Day.

'Reminiscent of 2012 when I played Rafa Nadal in final'

'Reminiscent of 2012 when I played Rafa Nadal in final'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The match against Rafa in Australia for the title 14 years back was a massive chapter in their legacies as they gave their all in a five-set masterclass that lasted almost six hours, with Djokovic edging out Nadal.

Daryl Mitchell nudges No 1 Virat Kohli off his perch

Daryl Mitchell nudges No 1 Virat Kohli off his perch

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Mitchell, who was instrumental in New Zealand's historic ODI series win over India on January 18, is the new World No 1 batter in ODIs.

SKY rises, Abhishek No 1: India dominate T20 charts

SKY rises, Abhishek No 1: India dominate T20 charts

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday climbed five places to seventh in the ICC men's T20I rankings

BPL host Ridhima refutes claims: 'I was not dropped'

BPL host Ridhima refutes claims: 'I was not dropped'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's local media reported on Wednesday, quoting sources in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that Ridhima was axed from the BPL.

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India put on a commanding performance to beat South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.

Former BCCI President I S Bindra Passes Into The Ages

Former BCCI President I S Bindra Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Inderjit Singh Bindra served as the BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, and was also the president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014

After IPL snub, Mustafizur joins PSL!

After IPL snub, Mustafizur joins PSL!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), through its official PSL handle on 'X', announced that Mustafizur will be playing the next edition of the Pakistan Super League even though the players' auction for it is yet to be done.

Bachchan Jr, Maxwell, Waugh back new European T20 League

Bachchan Jr, Maxwell, Waugh back new European T20 League

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'With ETPL, we hope we can bring the magic of cricket euphoria to mainland Europe.'

Tilak Varma's return to Indian squad delayed

Tilak Varma's return to Indian squad delayed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The No 3 batter will rejoin India squad ahead of T20 WC warm-up game in Mumbai.

Steve Waugh: 'Europe is the last frontier of cricket'

Steve Waugh: 'Europe is the last frontier of cricket'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Cricket legend Steve Waugh believes the European T20 Premier League can unlock new talent and expand cricket's footprint across Europe.

BCCI mourns 'visionary administrator' I S Bindra

BCCI mourns 'visionary administrator' I S Bindra

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

During his tenure as BCCI president, Bindra played a key role in strengthening India's position within the international cricketing fraternity.

'We are acting, it's not easy': Shanto on T20 WC turmoil

'We are acting, it's not easy': Shanto on T20 WC turmoil

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'But you'll see that something always happens before every World Cup. I can say this from my experience of three World Cups -- it does have an effect.'

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.

Rashid Khan: Precision, not predictability, is the key

Rashid Khan: Precision, not predictability, is the key

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has rejected claims that batters have worked him out, saying consistent execution, not new variations, will define his impact at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

De Kock demolition drives SA to series win over Windies

De Kock demolition drives SA to series win over Windies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

South African opener Quinton de Kock smashed a career-best 115 to give his team a 2-1 series lead in the three-match T20I contest.

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.

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup.

'Don't be surprised if Shubman Gill ...'

'Don't be surprised if Shubman Gill ...'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Gill, who was vice-captain of the T20I side, was the most high-profile absentee when the national selectors named a 15-member squad for the global showpiece in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7.

'Gambhir Got Rohit Axed As ODI Captain'

'Gambhir Got Rohit Axed As ODI Captain'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma was replaced as India's ODI captain by Shubman Gill last year despite winning the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup within a span of nine months.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect, saying the decision has been taken after a "thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year".

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.

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's aggrieved cricketers called off their boycott "in the greater interest of the game" after the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the players' welfare association arrived at a consensus.

Why Shubman Gill was not picked for T20 World Cup

Why Shubman Gill was not picked for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar identified Shubman Gill's recent lack of runs and combination compulsions as reasons for his omission from India's squad for the T20 World Cup.

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

New T20 WC Schedule After Bangladesh Standoff

New T20 WC Schedule After Bangladesh Standoff

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The International Cricket Council has begun work on a revised schedule for the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh formally requested that their matches be moved out of India.

T20 WC: Ticket site crashes amid huge demand for India-Pak game

T20 WC: Ticket site crashes amid huge demand for India-Pak game

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Ticketing site crashes as sale opens for India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash