News for 'T20 Cricket World Cup'

Bangladesh skipping T20 WC in India is their loss: Azhar

Bangladesh skipping T20 WC in India is their loss: Azhar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin criticised Bangladesh' refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India, calling the security concerns unfounded.

T20 WC: Where has Varun Chakaravarthy gone wrong?

T20 WC: Where has Varun Chakaravarthy gone wrong?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The mystery spinner has not bowled to his strength, says former India spinner Piyush Chawla.

Gary Kirsten to coach Sri Lanka until 2028

Gary Kirsten to coach Sri Lanka until 2028

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Gary Kirsten, the former India World Cup-winning coach, has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka cricket team on a two-year contract, aiming to strengthen the national side for major global events, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Record alert! Zampa overtakes Afridi in T20 WC history

Record alert! Zampa overtakes Afridi in T20 WC history

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Australia's star spinner Adam Zampa overtook former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi to become the bowler with the joint-second-highest wickets in the T20 World Cup.

Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra shine as New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out of T20 WC

Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra shine as New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out of T20 WC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Mitchell Santner's all-round showing helped New Zealand recover from a poor start to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s,

T20 WC Semis: Mitchell Backs NZ's India Experience Ahead of SA Clash

T20 WC Semis: Mitchell Backs NZ's India Experience Ahead of SA Clash

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell says Kiwis focus on winning 'little moments' as they prepare for South Africa semi-final showdown.

IPL 2026: Kumble urges Abhishek to emulate Sehwag's balance of aggression and consistency

IPL 2026: Kumble urges Abhishek to emulate Sehwag's balance of aggression and consistency

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India captain Anil Kumble advises Abhishek Sharma to balance his aggressive batting style with consistency, drawing parallels with Virender Sehwag's career progression.

T20 WC: 'Pride and regret after heartbreak vs England'

T20 WC: 'Pride and regret after heartbreak vs England'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

England narrowly defeated Nepal in a thrilling T20 World Cup match, with both teams reflecting on the close encounter. England expressed relief and acknowledged Nepal's strong performance, while Nepal conveyed pride in their competitiveness despite the loss.

T20 World Cup 2024: Women cricketers set to make millions!

T20 World Cup 2024: Women cricketers set to make millions!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The winners of the tournament will receive $2.34 million, more than double the $1 million awarded to Australia for winning the previous edition of the tournament in 2023.

Pak captain breaks silence on India T20 WC clash

Pak captain breaks silence on India T20 WC clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Monday said the players will follow whatever instructions are given to them by the government or the cricket Board with regards to boycotting the marquee T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Following Pakistan's defeat to India in a T20 World Cup match, former players are calling for significant changes in the team, including the removal of Babar Azam and other senior players.

T20 WC: England edge Italy, seal Super 8s spot

T20 WC: England edge Italy, seal Super 8s spot

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

England finally rediscovered their attacking mojo, riding on an explosive start and a splendid late surge from Will Jacks to post a challenging 202 for seven against Italy in their must-win Group C clash, in Kolkata, on Monday.

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the most capped international player in women's cricket history, surpassing Suzie Bates during the second T20I against Australia in Canberra.

Teenager Makes SA Women's World Cup Squad!

Teenager Makes SA Women's World Cup Squad!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Seventeen-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso on Wednesday earned her maiden call-up to South Africa's 15-member squad for the women's ODI World Cup starting later this month in India and Sri Lanka.

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Italy registered their first-ever T20 World Cup win, thrashing Nepal by 10 wickets as the Mosca brothers scripted history with an unbeaten 123-run stand.

T20 WC: Powell Sets Six-Hitting Record in Must-Win Clash Against India

T20 WC: Powell Sets Six-Hitting Record in Must-Win Clash Against India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Rovman Powell becomes the first West Indies batter to hit 150 T20I sixes during a must-win T20 World Cup clash against India, surpassing Nicholas Pooran as Windies post 195/4 in Kolkata.

'India assured Bangladesh full security during T20 WC'

'India assured Bangladesh full security during T20 WC'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India offered full security to Bangladesh cricket team: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla

T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul terms Hardik Pandya India's biggest threat ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo but tips Pakistan to edge the high-pressure contest.

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

India's cricketing greats Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton sends warning to India ahead of T20 WC match

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton sends warning to India ahead of T20 WC match

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Namibia all-rounder Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton believes that pressure will be on defending champions India on their home turf and that his team has nothing to lose in their T20 World Cup match in New Delhi 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.

New T20 WC Schedule After Bangladesh Standoff

New T20 WC Schedule After Bangladesh Standoff

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The International Cricket Council has begun work on a revised schedule for the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh formally requested that their matches be moved out of India.

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.

T20 WC: There's been a battle inside me to separate captain and batter, says Markram

T20 WC: There's been a battle inside me to separate captain and batter, says Markram

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Aiden Markram discusses his strategy for separating his captaincy duties from his batting in T20Is, which has led to improved performance in the T20 World Cup. He emphasises focusing on his role as a batter to contribute to the team's success.

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Rohit Sharma holds the record for leading India to the most victories in T20 Internationals.

Kyle Jamieson replaces Adam Milne in New Zealand's T20 WC squad

Kyle Jamieson replaces Adam Milne in New Zealand's T20 WC squad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

New Zealand pacer Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a torn left hamstring.

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.

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Women's World Cup that was staged in England from June 20, 1973, was the first-ever World Cup to staged in cricket.

T20 WC: Australia repose faith in young pacers

T20 WC: Australia repose faith in young pacers

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Australia captain Mitch Marsh says the team is confident of their young bowlers performing at the T20 World Cup and that the team has taken lessons from their T20I series loss in Pakistan last month.

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.

'Long live women's Test cricket': Alyssa Healy signs off

'Long live women's Test cricket': Alyssa Healy signs off

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Alyssa Healy concluded her international cricket career with a Test victory over India, advocating for the expansion of women's Test cricket.

Raza Eyes T20 WC as Zimbabwe's Road Back to Relevance

Raza Eyes T20 WC as Zimbabwe's Road Back to Relevance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Zimbabwe will play their group matches in Sri Lanka, where pitches are expected to favour spinners, and Raza was confident that his side has the required skill set in that department.

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

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

West Indies legend Viv Richards praises India's dominance in white ball cricket and discusses his role as an envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The victorious Indian women's cricket team led by Harmanpreet Kaur touched down in the national capital on Tuesday evening for its meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

T20 WC Chaos: Pakistan Offers to Host Bangladesh Games

T20 WC Chaos: Pakistan Offers to Host Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

With Bangladesh refusing to travel to India over security fears for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pakistan has offered to host their matches at short notice.

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India crushed Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup, powered by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, but concerns remain ahead of the Pakistan clash.

T20 WC Semi-Final: Unbeaten South Africa Take On Giant-Killers New Zealand

T20 WC Semi-Final: Unbeaten South Africa Take On Giant-Killers New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Unbeaten South Africa take on a dangerous New Zealand side in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens, with the Proteas wary of complacency in the knockout stage.