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Will Bangladesh Play T20 World Cup Games In India?

Will Bangladesh Play T20 World Cup Games In India?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

So far, neither the BCCI nor the ICC has issued any statement regarding the scheduling of Bangladesh's matches against the backdrop of current tensions.

Cuttack to host India-Sri Lanka One-Day series opener

Cuttack to host India-Sri Lanka One-Day series opener

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Cuttack will host the opening match of the hastily-arranged One-Day International series between India and Sri Lanka on November 2 after the West Indies' stunning pullout over a pay dispute.

Did BCCI arm-twist Sri Lanka to withdraw corruption report?

Did BCCI arm-twist Sri Lanka to withdraw corruption report?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Even as the spot-fixing scandal rages on, Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) President I S Bindra has created a fresh controversy by claiming that a BCCI official had arm-twisted the Sri Lankan board to withdraw a report which violated the anti corruption regulations during India's tour of Sri Lanka in 2010.

'Indian agent' tag on Tamim divides Bangladesh cricket

'Indian agent' tag on Tamim divides Bangladesh cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

A senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official has found himself at the centre of a major controversy after branding former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent', triggering widespread backlash across the country's cricketing fraternity.

Ailing Sri Lanka captain Chandimal out of 1st Test vs India

Ailing Sri Lanka captain Chandimal out of 1st Test vs India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal will miss next week's first Test against India after being diagnosed with pneumonia, dealing a big blow to the hosts ahead of the three-match home series against their neighbours.

Bangladesh Telecast Ban Won't Hurt IPL

Bangladesh Telecast Ban Won't Hurt IPL

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

According to experts, the ban will not result in revenue loss for the BCCI or the IPL broadcasters.

BCCI backs ICC stance on sportsmanship over Pak boycott

BCCI backs ICC stance on sportsmanship over Pak boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said that the BCCI completely agrees with the ICC and the Indian cricket board won't make any comments on the boycott until we speak with the ICC.

Sri Lanka to cancel Indian coal plant deal; proposes LNG instead

Sri Lanka to cancel Indian coal plant deal; proposes LNG instead

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Area residents and environmental groups have resisted the coal power plant ever since it was originally proposed in 2006 due to worries about land clearance and pollution

After England scalp, Sri Lanka believe Top 4 possible

After England scalp, Sri Lanka believe Top 4 possible

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka, the 1996 winners, kick-started their bid for a place in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup semi-finals in dramatic fashion with a 20-run win against hosts England at Headingley. It took them to six points and off-spinner Dhananjaya de Silva insists they can still finish in the top four of the group despite suffering a pair of washouts in Bristol.

Pakistan to play South Africa, Sri Lanka in UAE

Pakistan to play South Africa, Sri Lanka in UAE

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Pakistan will play back to back "home" series against South Africa and Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates starting in October.

Windies tour of Sri Lanka in doubt

Windies tour of Sri Lanka in doubt

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Only three of 13 invited players met a deadline to sign contracts for the tour next month.

India, New Zealand for Sri Lanka ODI series

India, New Zealand for Sri Lanka ODI series

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

India will feature in a triangular one-day international tournament in Sri Lanka in September that will also feature New Zealand, the country's cricket board said Saturday.

Asia Cup postponed due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka swap hosting rights with Pakistan

Asia Cup postponed due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka swap hosting rights with Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The ACC said in a statement it is hoping to stage the Twenty20 competition, which will feature six countries including India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in June next year.

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, failed to register a single victory in the Women's ODI World Cup -- losing four matches and three games abandoned because of rain in Colombo.

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

England's build-up to their one-day series in Sri Lanka has been hit by a stomach virus sweeping through the squad.

PCB in talks with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh for home series

PCB in talks with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh for home series

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan will use a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council in Colombo to bring relations with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka back on track and get their support for return of international cricket to Pakistan.

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Sri Lanka's top cricket administrators say it is difficult to believe allegations of pitch-fixing in a 2016 Test match against Australia which have triggered a probe by the International Cricket Council.

Sreesanth, Zaheer recalled for Sri Lanka Tests

Sreesanth, Zaheer recalled for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Disruptive pacer S Sreesanth was recalled to the Indian Test squad for the first two Tests against Sri Lanka, beginning in Ahmedabad, next week. Pacer Zaheer Khan, having recovered after shoulder injury, also returned to the side as expected.

Windies, Sri Lanka to play four ODIs in India

Windies, Sri Lanka to play four ODIs in India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

The West Indies matches will be between January 21-30, 2007, and Sri Lanka's between February 8-17.

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan will play ahead of Shreyas Iyer in the series against New Zealand as he is a part of India's T20 World Cup squad and a like-for-like replacement for an injured Tilak Varma being a left-hander, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday?

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Lanka's sports minister said some 10 million rupees (around $70,000) had been offered to the players to lose the match. Police had mounted a search for the suspect who was said to have approached the two players

REVEALED! Sri Lanka's plans to tackle Ashwin and Jadeja

REVEALED! Sri Lanka's plans to tackle Ashwin and Jadeja

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Sri Lanka's left-handed opener Dimuth Karunaratne is willing to think out of the box in an attempt to counter spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming three-match Test series against India.

Sri Lanka revise itinerary for India visit

Sri Lanka revise itinerary for India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Sri Lanka have revised the itinerary for their home one-day series against India starting later this month, the Indian board said on Thursday.

Sri Lanka postpone under-19 tour to Pakistan

Sri Lanka postpone under-19 tour to Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Sri Lanka postponed an under-19 cricket tour to Pakistan following the devastating tsunami that has killed more than 21,000 people across southern Asia.

Trophy War! BCCI Seeks ICC Intervention As Naqvi Remains Adamant

Trophy War! BCCI Seeks ICC Intervention As Naqvi Remains Adamant

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

BCCI gets SL, Afghan support on Asia Cup trophy fiasco but Naqvi refuses to budge

'Big blow' for India as injured Vijay ruled out of opening Sri Lanka Test

'Big blow' for India as injured Vijay ruled out of opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The 31-year-old has been ruled out of the opening test due to a mild hamstring strain, the Team India Director Ravi Shastri said in Colombo, on Monday.

'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.'

Coach will be appointed before Sri Lanka tour: Shukla

Coach will be appointed before Sri Lanka tour: Shukla

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'As I said, sometimes there are differences of opinion and BCCI tried its level best to resolve the whole issue but sometimes things don't work. Sometimes it happens that you can't get along with someone'

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-final: Abhishek Faces Axe; Kuldeep Could Be Back!

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-final: Abhishek Faces Axe; Kuldeep Could Be Back!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India are looking to create history, as they aim to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup, while England will be aiming to reclaim the title they last won four years ago.

1st Test, Day 1: Seamer Fernando puts Sri Lanka on top

1st Test, Day 1: Seamer Fernando puts Sri Lanka on top

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Vishwa Fernando bagged four wickets as Sri Lanka took the honours on day one of the first Test against South Africa by reducing their hosts to 235 all out at Kingsmead on Wednesday.

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied speculation that the Board has approached batting great V V S Laxman to take over as Team India's Test coach and replace Gautam Gambhir.

Pakistan drop Sami for Sri Lanka ODIs

Pakistan drop Sami for Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Pakistan included two uncapped spinners, Tahir Khan and Abdul Rehman, in their squad for this month's one-day series in Sri Lanka.\n

Sri Lanka to play first test in Chennai

Sri Lanka to play first test in Chennai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

The Chennai match (December 2 to 6) will be followed by Tests at Delhi (December 10 to 14) and Kanpur (December 18 to 22).

Rain wipes out first day of Sri Lanka tour opener

Rain wipes out first day of Sri Lanka tour opener

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The first day of Sri Lanka's tour opener against an Indian Board President's XI at the Bandra Kurla Complex, was washed out by rain on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Kumar Sangakkara created history by notching up a record fourth consecutive ODI century that powered Sri Lanka to a crushing 148-run win over Scotland in their final group league match of the ongoing cricket World Cup in Hobart.

Uncapped Vince and Ball in England squad for Sri Lanka Test

Uncapped Vince and Ball in England squad for Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Uncapped duo Jake Ball and James Vince have been named in England's squad for their home test against Sri Lanka at Headingley on May 19, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday.

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The source said they were also complaints of the head coach not being accessible or gelling well with other team officials due to his attitude.

Is India-Sri Lanka fishing row nearing an end?

Is India-Sri Lanka fishing row nearing an end?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Sri Lanka's signals -- that it is ready for 'joint fishing' initiatives -- and Tamil Nadu fishermen's sticking to commitments have paved the way for a negotiated settlement on a long festering issue, says N Sathiya Moorthy

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?