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T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

T20 WC: What teams need to do to make semis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With 12 matches to go across the two Super 12 groups, here's a look at what all 12 teams need to do to book their spots in the tournament knockouts.

Luckiest to bowl last ball, says Deepti after WC win

Luckiest to bowl last ball, says Deepti after WC win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was crowned Player of the Tournament in India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup triumph, says she still cannot believe she bowled the title-winning delivery.

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'We have all played enough cricket to know what we need to do to best prepare ourselves for these sorts of tournaments.'

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Indian team has talent, needs to show maturity to win T20 WC: Ganguly

Indian team has talent, needs to show maturity to win T20 WC: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

BCCI President and former captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said the Indian cricket team under Virat Kohli has all the talent to be considered a legitimate contender for the T20 World Cup and it only needs to show a bit of maturity to claim the trophy.

Tendulkar's tip to Harmanpreet on WC final eve...

Tendulkar's tip to Harmanpreet on WC final eve...

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

A night before the historic final against South Africa, the Indian women's team captain received a special phone call and it was none other than the history maker himself.

Smith back for BBL's Sixers with eye on T20 WC

Smith back for BBL's Sixers with eye on T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Australia's top batsman Steve Smith says he is returning to the Big Bash League domestic tournament for the Sydney Sixers with an eye on next year's Twenty20 World Cup on home soil.

With T20 WC in mind, India start search for perfect combination

With T20 WC in mind, India start search for perfect combination

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

For skipper Virat Kohli, the primary aim will be to get an idea of his core group of players going into the ICC T20 World Cup in October.

Sachin's absence will be felt at T20 WC: Harbhajan

Sachin's absence will be felt at T20 WC: Harbhajan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that Sachin Tendulkar's presence in the T20 squad would have made a difference to India's campaign at the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to start on April 30.

Was England's T20 WC triumph fixed?

Was England's T20 WC triumph fixed?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

England's triumph in the World Twenty20 is sensationally the latest event to come under the match-fixing microscope.

De Kock skips T20 WC game after SA asked to take knee

De Kock skips T20 WC game after SA asked to take knee

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock skipped Tuesday's Twenty20 World Cup match against West Indies citing "personal reasons" after the team were directed to take a knee in their remaining matches in the tournament.

New Zealand were a 'little bit timid' in T20 WC final: McCullum

New Zealand were a 'little bit timid' in T20 WC final: McCullum

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum feels the Black Caps were 'a little bit timid' against Australia in the T20 World Cup final, saying they brought a gun to the fight, except they 'didn't fire the bullets'.

Bangladesh recall Ashraful for T20 WC

Bangladesh recall Ashraful for T20 WC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Bangladesh have recalled former captain Mohammad Ashraful to their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Twenty20 championship in West Indies, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

T20 WC: Would be great to see India vs Pakistan final, says Saqlain

T20 WC: Would be great to see India vs Pakistan final, says Saqlain

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Pakistan's interim head coach, Saqlain Mushtaq would love it if his team got the opportunity to face India again in the final of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Pakistan say won't send team to India for 2021 T20 WC

Pakistan say won't send team to India for 2021 T20 WC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

We will no travel to India for T20 World Cup if they won't come to Pakistan for Asia Cup: PCB

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

How Australia's poor build-up aided team at T20 WC

How Australia's poor build-up aided team at T20 WC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Australia will meet trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Sunday's final in Dubai where teams chasing under the lights have enjoyed a clear advantage.

'IPL ideal preparation for T20 WC'

'IPL ideal preparation for T20 WC'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes the second edition of the Indian Premier League will be the perfect build-up before the side travels to England to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in June.

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'It is a very exciting moment for us and I just want all of us to stay in a very positive frame of mind where we can give our best.'

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Team India needs to ensure that the frequent middle-order collapses are not repeated in the showpiece event.

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The source said they were also complaints of the head coach not being accessible or gelling well with other team officials due to his attitude.

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Against England on Monday and then Wednesday's game versus Australia, the Indian team management would look to give the players who are still not automatic choices in the playing XI, more overs to bat or bowl to get a better idea about their current form.

'A chapter closes, but the legacy remains'

'A chapter closes, but the legacy remains'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Men in Blue claimed the prestigious T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday.

T20 WC: Pakistan on sticky wicket as fate rests on Zim, Netherlands

T20 WC: Pakistan on sticky wicket as fate rests on Zim, Netherlands

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'Because we can control the controllable things, so we just think about that.'

Dhoni named team mentor for T20 World Cup

Dhoni named team mentor for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Dhoni had led India to the title victory at the inaugural T20 World Cup played in South Africa in 2007.

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former pacer Ashish Nehra believes that until Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma retires, the young crop have to fight for their place in the line-up.

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Former India star Yuvraj Singh has identified the swashbuckling Suryakumar Yadav and pace ace Jasprit Bumrah as key to the team's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup owing to their ability to "change the complexion of a game" in a jiffy.

Srikkanth confident India can do an encore at T20 WC

Srikkanth confident India can do an encore at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Outgoing chief cricket selector Krish Srikkanth has predicted an Indian triumph in the World T20, starting in Sri Lanka on September 18.

Only one spot up for grabs in pace attack for T20 WC: Kohli

Only one spot up for grabs in pace attack for T20 WC: Kohli

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Referring to India's problem of plenty in pace bowling, Kohli said, as a captain, he couldn't have been happier.

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani's comments came a day after Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems "unrealistic" as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Temporary drop-in pitches prepared by Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough will be used for the upcoming T20 World Cup games in the USA with the ICC building a temporary seating gallery of 34,000 capacity for the marquee game between India and Pakistan in New York on June 9.

Women's T20 WC: 'India's top four must bat deeper'

Women's T20 WC: 'India's top four must bat deeper'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Smriti Mandhana, teenaged duo of Shafali Verma and Jemima Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur headline what Australia coach Matthew Mott described as the most feared batting line-up in the tournament.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

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

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Besides KL Rahul, another individual who would like to answer his critics with solid performances is Pant.

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.

Big Blow! Shreyas Iyer Out 2 Months, WC Hopes Hit Hard

Big Blow! Shreyas Iyer Out 2 Months, WC Hopes Hit Hard

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

What began as a routine fielding effort in Sydney turned into a serious health scare for Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a ruptured spleen during the third ODI against Australia.