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Will Australia include Steve Smith for crucial Sri Lanka clash?

Will Australia include Steve Smith for crucial Sri Lanka clash?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Injury-hit Australia are considering including veteran Steve Smith to strengthen their batting line-up for the crucial T20 World Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka. Australia needs to win to secure a spot in the Super Eights after a defeat to Zimbabwe.

Mustafizur Rahman becomes IPL's costliest Bangladeshi

Mustafizur Rahman becomes IPL's costliest Bangladeshi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders made history at the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday by securing Bangladesh pace ace Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore

'Looking forward to Sanju playing before his home crowd'

'Looking forward to Sanju playing before his home crowd'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor wished Sanju and Team India success, anticipating that the match would be a fitting climax to the series.

ICC's revenue sharing model counterproductive, says Netherlands cricket official

ICC's revenue sharing model counterproductive, says Netherlands cricket official

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

A Netherlands cricket board member criticises the ICC's revenue distribution model, arguing it hinders the growth of associate nations.

Persist With Gill? Or Recall Sanju?

Persist With Gill? Or Recall Sanju?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Since making a comeback to the T20 team for the Asia Cup, Shubman Gill has struggled to tally just 184 runs in 10 innings.

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'I just enjoy it. So when I step onto the field, I don't think anything else. I just want to make the maximum of the moment.'

Bumrah overtakes Bhuvneshwar as India's T20I wicket machine

Bumrah overtakes Bhuvneshwar as India's T20I wicket machine

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah overtook Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become team's fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket.

Damien Martyn out of induced coma after meningitis

Damien Martyn out of induced coma after meningitis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma after being hospitalised for over a week due to meningitis.

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'. The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal.

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.

Hope Hails Team Effort as West Indies Reach Super Eights

Hope Hails Team Effort as West Indies Reach Super Eights

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Shai Hope praises West Indies' squad depth after a nine-wicket win over Nepal seals Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde starring.

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar, Rizwan and Afridi in near future

'You can't separate politics from sport'

'You can't separate politics from sport'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Jonty Rhodes reflects on the challenge of keeping politics out of sport as the ICC confirms Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal says Sanju Samson can have no excuses after repeated T20I failures, with Ishan Kishan's form putting pressure on the opener ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

'Make way for Chetta': Surya lights up Samson's return

'Make way for Chetta': Surya lights up Samson's return

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav lightens India's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram with playful banter as Sanju Samson returns home ahead of the final T20I against New Zealand.

Arshdeep redeems himself in Dharamsala

Arshdeep redeems himself in Dharamsala

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Arshdeep and Rana snared two wickets apiece in tight spells during a clinical performance.

Gardner warns India: Australia still the team to beat

Gardner warns India: Australia still the team to beat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Gardner said familiarity with home conditions would work in Australia's favour but acknowledged India's growing threat.

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Can India's batting might tame Pakistan's spin threat?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India and Pakistan clash in a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match. India needs middle-order stability and a fit Abhishek Sharma, while Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain.

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Australia, despite missing key pacers, are overwhelming favorites against Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener.

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for December's three-Test series against West Indies.

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended for alleged fixing during the BIM10 league in Barbados in 2023-2024.

Shakib seeks Bangladesh return for farewell series

Shakib seeks Bangladesh return for farewell series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has reversed his retirement from Test and T20I cricket, and wants to represent his country across all three formats before calling it quits.

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Bangladesh continue to be firm on their stand that they will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'Treat Bangladesh, Pakistan The Same As India'

'Treat Bangladesh, Pakistan The Same As India'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Former England captain Nasser Hussain slammed the International Cricket Council for its decision to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup for their refusal to play in India.

Richard Pybus replaces Jonathan Trott as Afghanistan head coach

Richard Pybus replaces Jonathan Trott as Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

England-born Richard Pybus has been appointed as the head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, replacing Jonathan Trott.

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams after depleted Aussies lose 1st T20I

Banton, Brook star as England sneak past SL to win series

Banton, Brook star as England sneak past SL to win series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Tom Banton and captain Harry Brook guided England to a thrilling win against Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I to claim the series in Kandy.

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, finished with a strong performance at the Women's NSW Open, securing a top-20 position. Agathe Laisne of France won the tournament.

Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29

Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Nicholas Pooran hit 13 half-centuries in 106 Twenty20 Internationals and amassed 2275 runs to become West Indies' leading scorer in the shortest format.

BCCI Central Contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; Gill in Grade A

BCCI Central Contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; Gill in Grade A

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The BCCI has introduced a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category has been discontinued.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

After ODI defeat, Gambhir delivers stern message

After ODI defeat, Gambhir delivers stern message

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'Commendable' performances in a losing cause should 'never' be celebrated, said India head coach Gautam Gambhir as he took a critical view of the team's recent ODI series defeat to Australia.

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy reflects on years of waiting, breaking a Sir Richard Hadlee record and finally making his World Cup debut at 31.

'Uncontrollable': Why Arshdeep Keeps Getting Dropped!

'Uncontrollable': Why Arshdeep Keeps Getting Dropped!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Arshdeep Singh has enough experience to understand that the Indian team management is trying different combinations looking at the bigger picture, bowling coach Morne Morkel said.

We'd decided three games for Sanju and two for Ishan to keep: Suryakumar

We'd decided three games for Sanju and two for Ishan to keep: Suryakumar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not read too much into Ishan Kishan keeping the wickets ahead of Sanju Samson in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, saying the stumper's duties were always supposed to be shared in this series.

Namibia skipper bowled over by Chakravarthy's 'mystery' spin

Namibia skipper bowled over by Chakravarthy's 'mystery' spin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus admitted that his team struggled against Varun Chakravarthy's spin, a skill they rarely encounter in associate cricket, leading to their defeat against India.

Relentless battle against pains, opinions: Bumrah reflects on journey so far

Relentless battle against pains, opinions: Bumrah reflects on journey so far

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Fight against pains, assumptions, opinions: Bumrah on 10 years in international cricket

'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mohammad Azharuddin has supported the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc is once again giving husband goals to all the men out there.

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Glenn Maxwell and hTim David will also be rested from the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting on January 29.