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India-origin Bajwa to lead Canada in T20 World Cup

India-origin Bajwa to lead Canada in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Canada, making their second appearance at the tournament, are in Group D alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The ICC stood firm on not changing the original schedule, in which Bangladesh is in Group C with Italy, New Zealand, the West Indies and Nepal.

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut

T20 World Cup: South Africa eye strong start, Canada dream big upset

T20 World Cup: South Africa eye strong start, Canada dream big upset

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

South Africa begins their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, while Zimbabwe faces Oman in another match. Both South Africa and Zimbabwe aim to make a strong impact in the tournament.

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday rose to the top of the ICC women's T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career.

Perth Scorchers outclass Sydney Sixers, claim 6th BBL title

Perth Scorchers outclass Sydney Sixers, claim 6th BBL title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Perth Scorchers win sixth BBL title after trouncing Sydney Sixers

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Australia's Travis Head finished as the leading scorer of the Ashes series with 629 runs from five Tests, including three centuries.

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A preview of Group D in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, featuring South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

ICC signals replacement if Bangladesh skip T20 WC in India

ICC signals replacement if Bangladesh skip T20 WC in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

ICC rejects BCB request, Bangladesh matches to be played in India as schedule

Hazlewood 'on track' to start T20 World Cup

Hazlewood 'on track' to start T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

With their Ashes hero Mitchell Starc retiring from T20 internationals, Xavier Bartlett is set to claim the second pace bowling slot in the group stage of the World Cup.

New Faces In India Women Squad For One-Off Australia Test

New Faces In India Women Squad For One-Off Australia Test

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Pratika Rawal along with left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and seamer Kranti Gaud received their maiden long-format call-ups for the one-off Test against Australia.

Pakistan Aims to Block Out Noise, Focus on T20 World Cup

Pakistan Aims to Block Out Noise, Focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Pakistan's cricket team is focusing on winning their remaining group games in the T20 World Cup to qualify for the Super Eight stage, despite off-field controversies and a boycott of the India match.

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Group C promises one of the most competitive battles at the T20 World Cup, with former champions England and West Indies joined by ambitious sides Scotland, Nepal and debutants Italy.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

Zimbabwe spring surprise, pick old hands for T20 WC

Zimbabwe spring surprise, pick old hands for T20 WC

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

All-rounder Sikandar Raza has been named captain of the Zimbabwe squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month, while veteran batter Brendan Taylor and spinner Graeme Cremer have been included.

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

England will be heading into the T20 World Cup with a massive confidence boost following a series win across both white-ball formats in Sri Lanka under captaincy of young Harry Brook, who has switched his side's fortunes since taking over.

India Open: Lakshya enters quarters; Satwik-Chirag exit

India Open: Lakshya enters quarters; Satwik-Chirag exit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Former champion Lakshya Sen produced a composed and tactical performance to advance to the quarterfinals of the $950,000 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament but Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy bowed out after a spirited show, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is adamant in their stance of not playing their T20 World Cup matches in India.

Mustafizur to lead Bangladesh's bowling at T20 World Cup

Mustafizur to lead Bangladesh's bowling at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Sunday's team announcement followed reports that the Bangladesh Cricket Board is seeking to move their World Cup matches out of India.

Sri Lanka appoints Malinga as fast bowling coach

Sri Lanka appoints Malinga as fast bowling coach

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'His appointment is on a short-term basis for a period of one month, effective from 15th December to 25th January 2026.'

Ronaldo's first-ever Portugal red card sparks chaos

Ronaldo's first-ever Portugal red card sparks chaos

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo's red card against Ireland was harsh after the forward was sent off for the first time in an international match in their 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Dublin on Thursday.

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A struggling, but promising South African unit will be aiming to avenge the heartbreak of 2024 by securing the grandest prize in T20I cricket on Indian soil, with the Proteas' 'Gen-Next' of Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka in the spotlight.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The International Cricket Council has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that it has been replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special coverage: Check Cristiano Ronaldo age, stats, total goals, career records, trophies and net worth details.

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

Cummins picked for T20 World Cup despite injury concern

Cummins picked for T20 World Cup despite injury concern

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Pat Cummins will undergo final scans later in the month to determine his participation in the World Cup, Cricket Australia said.

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

SC's Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs

SC's Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court's verdict directing Tiger Global to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 sale of Flipkart shares is unlikely to accelerate the selloff by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). However, legal and tax experts say the ruling sharpens scrutiny around treaty benefits and could influence how offshore investors structure future India bets.

India, EU free trade deal to likely conclude on Jan 27

India, EU free trade deal to likely conclude on Jan 27

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

India and the European Union are set to announce on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations and finalisation of a free trade agreement, which is aimed at boosting economic ties between the two regions amid disruptions in global trade due to US tariffs, an official said.

Italy's T20 WC hero Joe Burns dropped after contract row

Italy's T20 WC hero Joe Burns dropped after contract row

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Joe Burns, the former Australian cricketer who masterminded Italy's fairytale qualification to their maiden T20 World Cup, will miss the tournament after being dropped by the Italian Cricket Federation (FCRI) amid contractual wrangles.

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.

2nd ODI: Stirling takes Ireland past Zimbabwe

2nd ODI: Stirling takes Ireland past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Zimbabwe won the first game of the series at the same venue by 49 runs and the sides will play a decider on Tuesday.

Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Australia skipper Pat Cummins' chances of playing at next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka are "quite grey at the moment" as he battles a back stress issue that has affected his participation in the ongoing Ashes series against England.

Ireland's Maguire reported for suspect bowling action

Ireland's Maguire reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The 18-year-old claimed 3 for 57 from eight overs during Friday's ODI, which Ireland lost by six wickets.

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

With the Ashes urn in their hands, Australia decided to rule Cummins out of the two remaining Tests.

Congress targeting India through overseas social media accounts: BJP

Congress targeting India through overseas social media accounts: BJP

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The BJP has accused the Congress party, particularly Rahul Gandhi, of using social media accounts based in foreign countries to create an anti-India narrative. The BJP alleges that accounts originating from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, and the US are being used to target the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FIH Pro League: India demolish Ireland again

FIH Pro League: India demolish Ireland again

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

India continued their dominance over Ireland, defeating the visitors 4-0 in their return leg men's FIH Pro League match.

Relief for Ronaldo as FIFA relaxes three-match ban

Relief for Ronaldo as FIFA relaxes three-match ban

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared to play opening matches at World Cup

One-off Test: Ireland down Zimbabwe to continue winning run

One-off Test: Ireland down Zimbabwe to continue winning run

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Ireland outclassed Zimbabwe by 63 runs in the one-off Test in Bulawayo on Monday for their third straight victory in Tests.

Indian-origin duo in Australia's U19 WC squad

Indian-origin duo in Australia's U19 WC squad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Two Indian origin players -- Aryan Sharma and John James -- have been named in Australia's 15-member squad for the men's U-19 World Cup scheduled to be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6.