News for 'Sri Lanka T20 World Cup'

With CWG in mind, India look for winning combo in Sri Lanka

With CWG in mind, India look for winning combo in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The skipper admitted that while it is not possible to give everyone an equal opportunity all the time, but it is her responsibility to talk to everyone to find out the perfect team combination for big tournaments.

T20 WC: SA, SL captains slam 'tough' New York pitch!

T20 WC: SA, SL captains slam 'tough' New York pitch!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The drop-in pitch at the Nassau Stadium in New York that hosted the T20 World Cup opener between South Africa and Sri Lanka received criticism from both team captains.

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in order to unite captaincy across formats? asks Harish Kotian.

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

South African pace legend Allan Donald perceived that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket a touch sooner, but said the star Indian batter has the hunger to keep himself going till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The men's Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday.

Gill vs Jaiswal: Asia Cup's Biggest Selection Dilemma

Gill vs Jaiswal: Asia Cup's Biggest Selection Dilemma

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India will kickstart their campaign on September 10 against the UAE. Media reports suggest that Gill could make his return to the T20I team, possibly as vice-captain.

Jayawardene hints at playing 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene hints at playing 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The former Lanka captain to play final ODI at home against England.

T20 WC warm-ups: SL, Afghanistan score easy wins

T20 WC warm-ups: SL, Afghanistan score easy wins

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Dasun Shanaka produced a solid all-round performance, which included bowling figures of 4 for 23, as former champions Sri Lanka overcame some jittery moments to down Ireland by 41 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up game in Lauderhill (USA) on Friday.

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Australia will play against Sri Lanka in the first T20I at North Sydney Oval on September 29.

England snatch victory from New Zealand's grasp in thriller

England snatch victory from New Zealand's grasp in thriller

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

All New Zealand batters got starts but couldn't go on to capitalise on them. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid got two wickets a piece for England.

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Super 4s: SL look to continue unbeaten run as B'desh beckon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

In all the three group matches, Sri Lanka thrived while chasing and one would expect the Islanders to continue the same trend if they win the toss on Saturday.

'I'm still determined to play three formats'

'I'm still determined to play three formats'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Josh Hazlewood wants to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury.

Sri Lanka: From defending champions to strugglers

Sri Lanka: From defending champions to strugglers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Even as Sri Lanka sweats over pacer Lasith Malinga's injury, skipper Angelo Mathews hopes to inspire his young team to defend its WT20 title.

Harmanpreet only Indian in Women's T20 WC team of tournament

Harmanpreet only Indian in Women's T20 WC team of tournament

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Champions New Zealand have three members in the world team announced by the ICC on Monday, including 12th player Eden Carson, while runners-up South Africa also have three.

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'If I wasn't going to be in the frame for 2027 then I didn't want to hold up the spot. I still feel like I've got plenty to offer that ODI team.'

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka's former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga says the administration of the game in the country is 'disgusting' and he has stopped following the national team for this reason.

2022 T20 WC: Bangladesh, Afghanistan get direct entry

2022 T20 WC: Bangladesh, Afghanistan get direct entry

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Two-time champions West Indies and former winners Sri Lanka will have to play the qualifying rounds.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Khawaja selection ends retirement chatter

Khawaja selection ends retirement chatter

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

New Zealand eye consolatory win over PNG

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India have won the Asia Cup six times, Sri Lanka five, and Pakistan have won it just twice. As the 14th edition of Asia's own trophy gets underway on Saturday, Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers on the 13 editions so far.

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama were named as the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024.

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

McMillan appointed White Ferns' batting, fielding coach ahead of World Cup

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.

Bumrah ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka after complaining of 'stiff back'

Bumrah ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka after complaining of 'stiff back'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Jasprit Bumrah's return to action has been delayed further after the fast bowler was ruled of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka as a 'precautionary measure', BCCI said on Monday.

'India will definitely reach World Cup semis'

'India will definitely reach World Cup semis'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas predicted that Virat Kohli and his men would reach the semi-finals of the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

One can't say with a degree of certainty that Rinku Singh is an automatic choice going into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year.

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

India grouped with SA for 2010 T20 World Cup

India grouped with SA for 2010 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

Dethroned Twenty20 World champions India are placed alongside South Africa and a qualifier team in Group C for the next year's third edition of the tournament to be played in the West Indies. Holders Pakistan are in the Group A, where they will have to ward off the challenges from Bangladesh and Australia to advance in the event starting April 30, according to the 2010 World Twenty20 match schedule announced by the International Cricket Council on Sunday.

Sri Lanka inherit South Africa's 'chokers' tag

Sri Lanka inherit South Africa's 'chokers' tag

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

South Africa's inability to win a major tournament despite having teams packed with talent has long earned them the tag of international cricket's major "chokers".

Morgan breaks Dhoni's T20I record

Morgan breaks Dhoni's T20I record

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Afghan, who retired from all formats on Sunday after the match against Namibia in the ongoing T20 World Cup, had captained Afghanistan to 42 wins out of 52 games.

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

After electing to bat, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 225, three balls short of their 50 overs, for another below-par score in a series where they have found no answer to South Africa's rampant pace and spin attack.

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has a good record in T20 Internationals with 69 wickets in 40 matches at an economy rate of 6.77, with a best of 5/17 against South Africa.

India World No 1 in ODIs, T20Is; slip to 4th in Tests

India World No 1 in ODIs, T20Is; slip to 4th in Tests

Rediff.com5 May 2025

World champions India are placed at the top of the T20 International rankings, although their lead over the second-placed Australia has reduced from 10 to nine points.

Trott: Afghanistan not shy of breaking new ground

Trott: Afghanistan not shy of breaking new ground

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'They are not only setting new standards for themselves but also paving the way for future players to keep pushing those boundaries.'

ICC T20I Rankings: Richa jumps 21 positions

ICC T20I Rankings: Richa jumps 21 positions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Following a fruitful outing in the recently-concluded Women's T20 World Cup, Richa Ghosh gained massive points in the ICC T20I Rankings.

Najmul sacked as players' revolt puts BPL in limbo

Najmul sacked as players' revolt puts BPL in limbo

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

BCB removes its director Najmul Islam from key post after players revolt