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World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

India among 13 nations to be invited to Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

India among 13 nations to be invited to Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

Rediff.com5 days ago

Highlighting the party's broader stance on international relations, he added, "Friends to all, malice to none."

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.

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242-6 on Day one

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.

Marsh's 'no comment' on Pak boycotting India T20 WC match

Marsh's 'no comment' on Pak boycotting India T20 WC match

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh refused to comment on Pakistan's boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India, insisting the defending champions are focused solely on winning the tournament despite a series whitewash.

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

Rediff.com6 days ago

Captain Lorcan Tucker's blistering 51-ball 94 was complemented by a disciplined bowling effort as Ireland powered to a massive 96-run win over Oman in a lop-sided Group B T20 World Cup match.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was picked as the India T20I captain ahead of Hardik Pandya, while Rohit stays as the captain of the ODI team.

Ahmedabad set to host 2026 T20 WC final

Ahmedabad set to host 2026 T20 WC final

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

India will go into the home World Cup as defending champions, having won the previous edition in Barbados in June last year.

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Yuan Wang 5 can easily monitor the Indian coast while operating in international waters. She does not have to enter a port in Sri Lanka to fulfill this mission, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Vote! India vs Sri Lanka: Who Will Win?

Vote! India vs Sri Lanka: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The third Super 4 game in the Asia Cup will be played between India and Sri Lanka at the Dubai international stadium starting 1930 IST.

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangla Inside Story: Players kept mum in-front of Nazrul, BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60%

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India's services sector growth rose to a two-month high of 58.5 in January, on faster expansion in new business intake and output, prompting service providers to hire additional staff, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.

ICC T20 WC: Brook, SKY warn bowlers: 300+ totals coming soon

ICC T20 WC: Brook, SKY warn bowlers: 300+ totals coming soon

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

T20 World Cup 2026 could turn into a batter's paradise, as small grounds, flat pitches and fearless hitting bring the once-unthinkable 300-run mark within reach, leaving captains bracing their bowlers for a tough ride

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.

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Atul Wassan has come down heavily on Pakistan's decision not to play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 game on February 15 in Sri Lanka, warning of serious consequences for Pakistan cricket for boycotting the India match.

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka?

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh played in Pallekele on Thursday.

Babar confessed how brutal criticism broke him

Babar confessed how brutal criticism broke him

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Babar broke a streak of 807 days and 83 international innings without a century last week when he scored a hundred against Sri Lanka in the ODI series in Rawalpindi.

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva hit a career-best 93 while Maheesh Theekshana took three important wickets to ensure Sri Lanka's pole positio

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka blown away by Stoinis storm

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka blown away by Stoinis storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match played between Australia and Sri Lanka in Perth on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka's Rajapksa retracts decision to retire

Sri Lanka's Rajapksa retracts decision to retire

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Ten days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa made himself available to play for Sri Lanka "for years to come."

Coach Silverwood reviews Sri Lanka's shambolic show in WC

Coach Silverwood reviews Sri Lanka's shambolic show in WC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Silverwood said they would review their performances in India and look at how they can improve heading into the next cycle.

Sexual assault case: Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka found not guilty

Sexual assault case: Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka found not guilty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Lankan security delegation visits Pakistan ahead of T20 series

Lankan security delegation visits Pakistan ahead of T20 series

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The Sri Lankan cricket board has sent a reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of a tour to the country next month to play a number of T20 internationals

Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday dismissed the impression that the announcement of the World Cup squad meant that the country has decided to take part in next month's ICC mega event.

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka has three left-handers among their top six batters, so will Ravichandran Ashwin play Tuesday's crucial Asia Cup game?

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul (64 not out) helped India chase down their target with 40 balls remaining

PHOTOS: Kiwis swat aside Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis

PHOTOS: Kiwis swat aside Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Victory left New Zealand on 10 points and in pole position to bag the last semi-final spot and join India, South Africa and Australia. Pakistan will now need to beat England by a massive margin to leapfrog New Zealand on net run rate.

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Their house in complete disarray after consecutive defeats, Australia will look to wake up from the slumber and return to winning ways against an equally stuttering Sri Lanka in the World Cup match in Lucknow on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The T20 format is built on speed and the ability to think on one's toes, but a Super Over finish is like a diamond that will sparkle forever, points out K R Nayar.

Meet The Mardaani 3 Villain!

Meet The Mardaani 3 Villain!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Mallika Prasad Sinha plays Amma with chilling precision and is perfectly cast for the part.

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'For the common man, the economic conditions are not going to get better.'

T20 World Cup: Pakistan planning to boycott India match?

T20 World Cup: Pakistan planning to boycott India match?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Pakistan delays decision on participation in T20 World Cup

Mendis leads Sri Lanka's fight against Australia

Mendis leads Sri Lanka's fight against Australia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Karunaratne fell for 86 in the final session but Mendis was batting on 84 at stumps

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Netherlands will face Namibia in a T20 World Cup Group A clash. The Netherlands are coming off a close loss to Pakistan, while Namibia begins their campaign. Both teams will be looking for a win to shape their World Cup trajectory.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Pakistan will be looking to avenge the defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup when they clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Captain Oliver Peake scored a century as Australia beat the West Indies by 22 runs to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup.