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Work smart, not hard is Oman all-rounder Nadeem's mantra

Work smart, not hard is Oman all-rounder Nadeem's mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Oman all-rounder Mohammad Nadeem will be the tournament's second-oldest player behind teammate Aamir Kaleem.

Banton, Brook star as England sneak past SL to win series

Banton, Brook star as England sneak past SL to win series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Tom Banton and captain Harry Brook guided England to a thrilling win against Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I to claim the series in Kandy.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav slammed a blistering 82 from 37 balls to power India to a thumping seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I in Raipur on Friday.

T20 World Cup: England wary of Windies after Nepal scare

T20 World Cup: England wary of Windies after Nepal scare

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

England and West Indies, both former champions, prepare for a critical Group C match in the T20 World Cup after contrasting performances in their opening games. England seeks a more convincing win after a narrow escape against Nepal, while the West Indies aim to continue their strong start.

'Heartbreaking moment': Harmanpreet on Smriti's wicket

'Heartbreaking moment': Harmanpreet on Smriti's wicket

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her team's narrow four-run defeat to England as 'heartbreaking'

Shafali nominated for ICC award for November

Shafali nominated for ICC award for November

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shafali Verma, whose blazing 87 and two key wickets powered the country to its maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, was named in the ICC Player of the Month shortlist for November.

Tani-Kelly, Chamuditha make U-19 World Cup history!

Tani-Kelly, Chamuditha make U-19 World Cup history!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Hugo Tani-Kelly created history as the first batter from Japan to score a century at the Under-19 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition

What Next For Sanju Samson?

What Next For Sanju Samson?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Opener Sanju Samson once again failed to get back among the runs, as he was dismissed for 24 from 15 balls in the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India would bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

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.

3rd T20I: Abhishek blitz hands India series win vs NZ

3rd T20I: Abhishek blitz hands India series win vs NZ

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek blitz hands India series win

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.

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

India vs New Zealand T20Is: 'Hardik Pandya showing his class with the ball'

India vs New Zealand T20Is: 'Hardik Pandya showing his class with the ball'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel is delighted to see the way Hardik Pandya is shaping up ahead of the T20 World Cup.

1st T20I: Saim Ayub stars as Pakistan beat depleted Australia

1st T20I: Saim Ayub stars as Pakistan beat depleted Australia

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Saim Ayub produced a brilliant all-round display to power Pakistan to a 22-run victory against a largely second-string Australia in the first Twenty20 international between the teams in Lahore on Thursday.

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the grand stage with a jaw-dropping 175 to power India to a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title after a 100-run victory over England in the final in Harare on Friday.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

West Indies coach Daren Sammy says no team can win the T20 World Cup without beating hosts India, calling them favourites and the biggest hurdle to the title.

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

On a high after beating RCB, Delhi Capitals aim for strong showing against Gujarat Giants

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Kishan's statement knock, Surya's welcome fifty give India 2-0 lead

Vijay Hazare Semis: All eyes on Padikkal vs Vidarbha

Vijay Hazare Semis: All eyes on Padikkal vs Vidarbha

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Devdutt Padikkal, who appears to have found a magic bat of sorts and is scoring runs at will, will hold the key to Karnataka's chances as they take on Vidarbha in the first semifinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru on Thursday.

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A seemingly unstoppable force in the shortest format, the current India squad has an aura of invincibility around it unlike the one that ended the cricketing powerhouse's long wait for an ICC title in Barbados 19 months ago.

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A mouth-watering India-South Africa warm-up at the D Y Patil stadium did exactly that, igniting anticipation and hopes among fans.

'Special moment...' Sciver-Brunt on historic WPL ton

'Special moment...' Sciver-Brunt on historic WPL ton

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt: Didn't want to replicate other players by getting out in 90s

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India chased down the 209-run target set by New Zealand, with 4.4 overs to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

'Surprising that India's batters struggle against spin in Tests'

'Surprising that India's batters struggle against spin in Tests'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Former New Zealand player Ian Smith put down the Shubman Gill-led India's recent red ball struggles at home to their diminishing ability against spin.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma blasted a half-century from 14 balls -- the second fastest by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

T20 World Cup: 'Pakistan didn't win, we lost it': Dutch star fumes

T20 World Cup: 'Pakistan didn't win, we lost it': Dutch star fumes

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Netherlands pacer Paul van Meekeren believes the team's poor execution in the final overs, rather than Pakistan's victory, led to their T20 World Cup defeat. He highlighted a crucial dropped catch and the failure to capitalize on pressure moments as key factors in the loss.

T20 World Cup: Aryan Dutt eager to do well against India

T20 World Cup: Aryan Dutt eager to do well against India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Dutch man Aryan Dutt's wish list at T20WC: Playing in front of family, excelling against India

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20: Amazing Abhishek, Sizzling Suryakumar Run Riot In Guwahati

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20: Amazing Abhishek, Sizzling Suryakumar Run Riot In Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Opener Abhishek Sharma's explosive unbeaten 68 off 20 balls set up a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against New Zealand.in the third match in Guwahati

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan and Siddhesh Lad compiled superlative hundreds to power table-toppers Mumbai to a commanding 332 for 4 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against hosts Hyderabad on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Nitish Reddy fails with bat as Vidarbha take first-innings lead against Andhra

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A fresh debate around Virat Kohli's future in international cricket has been sparked after former India player Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the former captain's decision to continue playing ODIs -- remarks that have now prompted a strong response from Harbhajan Singh.

Abhishek, Rinku shine as India hammer NZ in 1st T20I

Abhishek, Rinku shine as India hammer NZ in 1st T20I

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma's pyrotechnics followed a now familiar script with India out-batting New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 International in Nagpur on Wednesday.

WPL 2026: Can Gujarat Giants stop RCB's winning run?

WPL 2026: Can Gujarat Giants stop RCB's winning run?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to extend their winning run when they face Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2026 match in Vadodara on Monday.

Atharva Taide's century fires Vidarbha to Vijay Hazare title

Atharva Taide's century fires Vidarbha to Vijay Hazare title

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Atharva Taide slammed a century to power Vidarbha to a 38-run win over Saurashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final.

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

For Ian Smith, a player of Rishabh Pant's calibre walks into any T20 side and hence the former New Zealand stumper finds it baffling that the keeper-batter hasn't been picked for the upcoming World Cup starting in less than three weeks' time.

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

MI have managed just two wins from five outings, while Delhi Capitals are last with three losses from four matches.