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'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.

T20 World Cup, India vs West Indies: 'It was all about backing Sanju Samson': Gambhir

T20 World Cup, India vs West Indies: 'It was all about backing Sanju Samson': Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson's majestic knock of 97 from 50 balls single-handedly powered India to a five-wicket win over West Indies to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Viral infection hits Kiwis in lead-up to T20 World Cup

Viral infection hits Kiwis in lead-up to T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have been struck down with illness ahead of the T20 World Cup but head coach Rob Walter is hopeful of a clean bill of health before their tournament gets underway.

Abhishek Nayar faces big KKR headache ahead of IPL 2026

Abhishek Nayar faces big KKR headache ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, emphasises the importance of finding the right team combinations as their biggest challenge ahead of IPL 2026, despite a revamped squad with new players.

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia said the first 20-day schedule of the Indian Premier League 2026 season will be announced in two to three days, with the tournament set to begin on March 28.

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson's 97 Against West Indies Was Turning Point For India: Gambhir

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson's 97 Against West Indies Was Turning Point For India: Gambhir

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'With the ease and the calmness that he batted, it gave us a lot of confidence that now, probably, we are on the right track.'

Ishan Kishan Reveals Emotional Turmoil During T20 World Cup

Ishan Kishan Reveals Emotional Turmoil During T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Ishan Kishan opens up about his emotional journey during the T20 World Cup, revealing the personal loss he faced and how he channelled his grief into a match-winning performance.

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that it is premature to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation.

T20 WC: Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to grab 500 international wickets

T20 WC: Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to grab 500 international wickets

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to complete 500 international wickets

T20 World Cup: Bumrah and Angad's Priceless Moment

T20 World Cup: Bumrah and Angad's Priceless Moment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah led India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup final, defeating New Zealand with a stellar performance. The win was made even more special as Bumrah celebrated with his family, including his son Angad, on the field.

Winless Canada, UAE look to turn fortunes around at T20 World Cup

Winless Canada, UAE look to turn fortunes around at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Canada and the UAE, after suffering heavy losses in their opening matches, are set to compete in a crucial Group D clash of the T20 World Cup. Both teams are aiming to improve their performance and keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

T20 WC: Markram Says Proteas Near Full Potential

T20 WC: Markram Says Proteas Near Full Potential

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side is close to full potential after a dominant T20 World Cup win over New Zealand, edging nearer to the Super 8s.

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Praise poured in from all corners for Sanju Samson who guided India to a victory over the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.

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.

T20 World Cup win is fulfilment of a personal promise: Hardik Pandya

T20 World Cup win is fulfilment of a personal promise: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfilment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Shivam Dube, fresh from winning the T20 World Cup, had to take a train home to Mumbai due to fully booked flights, disguising himself to avoid attention.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

An analysis of Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy during India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting his unique leadership style and its impact on the team's performance.

Suryakumar Yadav on Test Cricket Dreams and T20 Mastery

Suryakumar Yadav on Test Cricket Dreams and T20 Mastery

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav discusses his desire to play Test cricket, his challenges with the ODI format, and his comfort and mastery in T20 cricket in an exclusive interview.

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector has been defined by bold decisions, tough calls and India reaching multiple ICC finals during his three-year stint.

T20 World Cup, India vs England, Semi-final: 'Bumrah the best of all time': Harry Brook

T20 World Cup, India vs England, Semi-final: 'Bumrah the best of all time': Harry Brook

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Following their narrow seven-run defeat against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, England captain Harry Brook hailed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as the 'best bowler of all time'.

Kirti Azad on Gautam Gambhir's temple visit: Respect all religions

Kirti Azad on Gautam Gambhir's temple visit: Respect all religions

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad responds to Gautam Gambhir's criticism regarding taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple, emphasising respect for all religions and the dignity of athletes.

T20 World Cup: 'Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself': Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: 'Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself': Sanju Samson

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson reveals how he overcame a lean patch by shutting out negativity and focusing on self-belief, culminating in a match-winning performance against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.

T20 WC: NZ down Afghanistan to get off to winning start

T20 WC: NZ down Afghanistan to get off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Tim Seifert struck a quickfire 65 to help New Zealand chase down 183 in just 17.5 overs and outplay Afghanistan by 5 wickets in their T20 opener in Chennai on Sunday.

'England are leaving before us...' De Kock questions ICC's favouritsm

'England are leaving before us...' De Kock questions ICC's favouritsm

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Quinton de Kock lashes out at ICC as England is heading back home ahead of them after T20 WC exit

Tickner fires New Zealand to ODI series win over England

Tickner fires New Zealand to ODI series win over England

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Blair Tickner took 4/34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series 2-0.

Iran cannot participate in FIFA World Cup, minister says

Iran cannot participate in FIFA World Cup, minister says

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the US launched airstrikes alongside Israel, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.

'One more innings': Sanju Samson eyes match-winning knock in T20 World Cup final

'One more innings': Sanju Samson eyes match-winning knock in T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson said he wants play another match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday, aiming to secure a record third title for India.

India on the brink: Huge win vs Zimbabwe or T20 WC exit

India on the brink: Huge win vs Zimbabwe or T20 WC exit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match, needing a big win to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss to South Africa. The team needs to address issues in the top order and consider strategic changes to the batting lineup.

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.

India vs New Zealand T20, Raipur: I am following in Rohit bhai's footsteps: Abhishek Sharma

India vs New Zealand T20, Raipur: I am following in Rohit bhai's footsteps: Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been outstanding with the bat in T20 Internationals, having smashed two centuries and seven fifties to amass 1199 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 190.92.

We must try to improve by learning from our mistakes: Pakistan ex-chief selector

We must try to improve by learning from our mistakes: Pakistan ex-chief selector

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Former Pakistani cricket stalwarts, players, and critics have acknowledged and praised India's victory in the T20 World Cup, attributing their success to a strong cricket structure, winning culture, and adaptability to modern T20 cricket.

India's ruthless show sends T20 World Cup warning

India's ruthless show sends T20 World Cup warning

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan smashed a 42-ball hundred as India showcased their batting firepower ahead of next month's Twenty20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 46 runs in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday to seal a 4-1 series win.

T20 World Cup Final: Ahmedabad Airfares Skyrocket Amid Travel Rush

T20 World Cup Final: Ahmedabad Airfares Skyrocket Amid Travel Rush

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

These countries demonstrate how clean energy adoption, strong environmental policies and favourable geographical conditions can keep air pollution impressively low. According to the IQAir World Air Quality Report (2024), they consistently maintain annual average PM2.5 levels at or below the World Health Organization's stringent guideline of 5 g/m.

Security concerns force England women to shift Abu Dhabi camp to South Africa

Security concerns force England women to shift Abu Dhabi camp to South Africa

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The England women's cricket team was forced to shift its T20 World Cup preparatory camp to South Africa after it had to call off its plans to travel to Abu Dhabi due to security concerns owing to the ongoing conflict in the region, involving United States, Israel and Iran.

'Believe in him': Kapil backs Abhishek for T20 World Cup final

'Believe in him': Kapil backs Abhishek for T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Kapil Dev believes the Indian team management should continue to support Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final, despite his inconsistent performance in the tournament. He also praised Bumrah and Samson for their key contributions.

Constant criticism has affected Sri Lanka players' mental health: Shanaka

Constant criticism has affected Sri Lanka players' mental health: Shanaka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has apologised to his countrymen for their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign.

Women's WC: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

Women's WC: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Sri Lanka and New Zealand shared points as their Women's World Cup match was abandoned due to persistent rain, in Colombo, on Tuesday.