News for 'T20 International'

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Aaditya Thackeray's googly to ICC: Why host T20 WC final in Ahmedabad and not Mumbai?

IPL: Franchises seek clear rules on foreign player availability

IPL: Franchises seek clear rules on foreign player availability

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman highlights the sensitive issue of foreign players' availability in the IPL, urging better collaboration between the BCCI, foreign boards, and stakeholders to ensure overseas players are available for the tournament's duration.

Ahead of T20 WC, SL bring on board former India fielding coach

Ahead of T20 WC, SL bring on board former India fielding coach

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'My role is not to impose a system, but to nurture an environment where athleticism, awareness, and pride in the field can grow naturally.'

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.

Cricket Canada appoints Monty Desai as new head coach amid corruption charges

Cricket Canada appoints Monty Desai as new head coach amid corruption charges

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Cricket Canada has appointed Monty Desai as the head coach of its men's national team, aiming to rebuild after allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Desai's experience with associate nations like Nepal and Afghanistan is expected to bring transformation through leadership and discipline.

'We were too naive' against India: Afghanistan coach

'We were too naive' against India: Afghanistan coach

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

This was Afghanistan's 12th Test in last eight years and the defeat by an innings and 300 runs against India was a humbling experience for the team.

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been named in their Twenty20 International squad for the five-match series against India next month, the first time he will have played for the side since the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

Rehan Ahmed replaces Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals squad

Rehan Ahmed replaces Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals squad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals have signed England's bowling all-rounder Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season.

Maxwell eyes comeback for India T20Is after surgery

Maxwell eyes comeback for India T20Is after surgery

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is hopeful of regaining fitness in time for the latter half of the upcoming T20 International series against India after undergoing surgery on his fractured right wrist.

Buttler shines again as England down WI to seal T20 series

Buttler shines again as England down WI to seal T20 series

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Jos Buttler top-scored again as England chased down an imposing target and beat West Indies by four wickets in the second T20 International on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead.

3rd T20I: England women edge India in a thriller!

3rd T20I: England women edge India in a thriller!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India's batting faltered at the death as England held their nerves to pull off a narrow five-run win in a thrilling third women's T20 International on Friday.

Technical tweaks make Nitish Reddy a better bowler

Technical tweaks make Nitish Reddy a better bowler

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Nitish Kumar Reddy's recent work on his bowling action and run-up has paid dividends and that improvement was visible in India's ODI series opener against Afghanistan in Dharamshala on Saturday.

Kiran More sees shades of Sachin Tendulkar in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Kiran More sees shades of Sachin Tendulkar in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Former India chief selector Kiran More compared Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to a young Sachin Tendulkar, calling the 15-year-old batting sensation a special talent destined to bring great glory to Indian cricket.

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body named an unchanged team of match officials for the 2026-27 international season following its annual review.

Fit-again Gill, Hardik back for SA T20Is

Fit-again Gill, Hardik back for SA T20Is

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill is set to make a comeback during the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting in Cuttack, on December 9.

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Namibia pulled off a shock four-wicket win over South Africa in a one-off Twenty20 international on Saturday that marked the opening of the new cricket stadium in Windhoek.

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta feels that India's T20I vice-captain Shubham Gill, who is currently struggling to get going in the shortest format, has to play a similar role what Virat Kohli did for so long by consistently holding on to one end.

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Namibia have qualified for the last three ICC T20 World Cups (2021, 2022 and 2024). They are one of the three hosts of the 2026 T20 World Cup, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

India begin their 2027 ODI World Cup preparations against Afghanistan with Rohit Sharma's fitness and Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round abilities under scrutiny, while Shubman Gill continues to shape his leadership credentials.

KL Rahul eyes IPL glory, inspired by MS Dhoni's success

KL Rahul eyes IPL glory, inspired by MS Dhoni's success

Rediff.com1 May 2026

KL Rahul prioritises team success and IPL titles over personal milestones, aiming to emulate MS Dhoni's trophy haul. He also acknowledges the fearless approach of India's new-generation batters in T20 cricket.

Gill, SKY's Batting Woes Deepen!

Gill, SKY's Batting Woes Deepen!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India Captain Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill once again flopped with the bat as India suffered a 51-run thrashing in the second T20 International against South Africa.

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A fresh debate around Virat Kohli's future in international cricket has been sparked after former India player Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the former captain's decision to continue playing ODIs -- remarks that have now prompted a strong response from Harbhajan Singh.

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The T20 WC champions will look to enter this phase with clarity of intent as they refine roles, streamline combinations and settle the XI that will carry the weight of expectations in front of home crowds.

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Rohit Sharma joined India's white-ball nets in Mohali on Wednesday and remained the box-office attraction despite the presence of young and emerging stars.

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India chased down the 209-run target set by New Zealand, with 4.4 overs to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

'He feels very deeply for KKR': Nayar hails Varun Chakravarthy

'He feels very deeply for KKR': Nayar hails Varun Chakravarthy

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Varun Chakravarthy's resilience and commitment to the franchise, highlighting his determination to play through multiple injuries this season.

Shreyas Iyer's IPL captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited: Aakash Chopra

Shreyas Iyer's IPL captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

"Shreyas Iyer's contribution as leader got diluted...": Aakash Chopra Shreyas Iyer's captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to debut in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns, becoming the first India-capped player to join the league.

Yuvraj, Harmanpreet stands unveiled at New PCA Stadium

Yuvraj, Harmanpreet stands unveiled at New PCA Stadium

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

World Cup winners Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur were immortalized at the PCA's New Chandigarh Stadium on Thursday, with stands named in their honour.

Ghosh thirsts T20 glory after World Cup heroics

Ghosh thirsts T20 glory after World Cup heroics

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The wicketkeeper-batter has been retained by RCB alongside seasoned campaigners like Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry for the next year's competition, and planning is in full swing to get their hands on the elusive trophy.

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, advocating for 'A' team tours to provide players with more exposure instead.

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings replace injured Overton with Forrester

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings replace injured Overton with Forrester

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings have signed South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for the injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board have agreed to support each other at Asian and international cricket forums while seeking greater balance in the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2028-31 cycle.

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's special '45' celebration for Rohit

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's special '45' celebration for Rohit

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tilak Varma's match-winning innings for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings was followed by a touching tribute to Rohit Sharma, celebrating his iconic jersey number.

Tough pill to swallow, says Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings suffer fifth defeat in a row

Tough pill to swallow, says Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings suffer fifth defeat in a row

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tilak Varma's unbeaten 75 guided Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL 2026 match.

NADA Hands Provisional Suspension To Prominent Athletes Over Doping Violations

NADA Hands Provisional Suspension To Prominent Athletes Over Doping Violations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

India's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has provisionally suspended 24 athletes across various sports, including cricketer Bhupen Lalwani, weightlifter Ajith Narayana, wrestler Sahil Jaglan, and national record holder runner KM Deeksha, for failing dope tests. The suspensions highlight ongoing challenges with doping in Indian sports.

Kohli misses Afghanistan ODIs due to hamstring injury; Gaikwad likely to join squad

Kohli misses Afghanistan ODIs due to hamstring injury; Gaikwad likely to join squad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury, a rare occurrence for the exceptionally fit batsman. The news comes amidst uncertainty over Rohit Sharma's full availability for the series, also due to a hamstring issue, sparking discussions about the future of both senior players in the ODI format.

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.