News for 'Twenty20 World Cup'

England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'I am not sure about another two (tournaments). Obviously, results determine how well you do and how often you are kept on. But certainly, my hunger and determination are as strong as ever.'

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Rediff.com6 May 2026

IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.

'If There's Nothing in the Pitch...': Chakravarthy on Batting Belters

'If There's Nothing in the Pitch...': Chakravarthy on Batting Belters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

KKR's Varun Chakravarthy, who was named Player of the Match, said it would be difficult to consistently reproduce match-winning spells due to the conditions.

Pakistan humiliate Australia to complete T20 series sweep

Pakistan humiliate Australia to complete T20 series sweep

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Pakistan steamrollered Australia by 111 runs in the final Twenty20 International to complete a 3-0 series sweep on Sunday, signalling their preparedness for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka name Chameera, Kumara in T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka name Chameera, Kumara in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka, who won the T20 World Cup in 2014, have two warm-up games in Melbourne before they begin their World Cup campaign with a qualifying match against Namibia on October 16.

England's poor World Cup doesn't mean 'huge clear-out'

England's poor World Cup doesn't mean 'huge clear-out'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Victory over Pakistan saw England rise to seventh place in the World Cup and secure a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

India vs NZ T20 WC Final: 5 Key Facts Before the Big Clash

India vs NZ T20 WC Final: 5 Key Facts Before the Big Clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A preview of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, including key facts, team details, and their journey to the final.

Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup

Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The reversal opens the door for Ben Stokes to play in England's 50-overs World Cup title defence in October and November.

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal becomes youngest BCB chief

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal becomes youngest BCB chief

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Tamim Iqbal becomes the youngest BCB chief after the board's dissolution over election irregularities, set to lead an ad-hoc committee ahead of Bangladesh's home series vs New Zealand.

India eases sports visas for Pakistan but bilateral freeze stays

India eases sports visas for Pakistan but bilateral freeze stays

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India will allow Pakistan athletes and teams to compete in international events hosted in the country, but bilateral sporting ties between the neighbours remain suspended.

England rope in Hussey, Saker as consultants for T20 World Cup

England rope in Hussey, Saker as consultants for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

England have added former Australia batsman Michael Hussey and the ex-bowling coach David Saker to their backroom staff for the Twenty20 World Cup.

ICC postpones women's T20 World Cup

ICC postpones women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

ICC decided at its board meeting to shift the women's Twenty20 World Cup

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will on Thursday review contingency plans for this year's men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia and discuss ways to re-start the sport once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, the governing body said on Monday. The global health crisis, which has forced travel and other restrictions in several countries, has halted professional cricket and jeopardises Twenty20 cricket's flagship event scheduled to begin on October 18 in Geelong.

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Jos Buttler looks to reset mentally after T20 World Cup struggles, aiming for a strong IPL 2026 with Gujarat Titans while managing expectations and pressure.

'Asia Cup win will help Sri Lanka during T20 World Cup'

'Asia Cup win will help Sri Lanka during T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said winning the Asia Cup will help the team's preparation for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.

Botham slams Twenty20 cricket

Botham slams Twenty20 cricket

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

English legend Ian Botham lashed out at the cricket administrators for shoving more and more Twenty20 down the fans' throat and said the slam-bang format, which is 'bastardising the game', has no place in international cricket.

Australia stick with W' Cup winners for Twenty20

Australia stick with W' Cup winners for Twenty20

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Ricky Ponting will captain the side and fast bowler Brett Lee, who missed the World Cup through injury, returns in place of the retired Glenn McGrath.

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Bangladesh have parted ways with head coach Steve Rhodes after their eighth-placed finish at the World Cup, ESPNcricinfo reported on Monday.

T20 World Cup PIX: Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia!

T20 World Cup PIX: Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia.

'Root could be an option for T20 World Cup'

'Root could be an option for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Root was England's top scorer in the 2016 World Cup final when they lost to West Indies but has not played a Twenty20 International since May 2019.

Brendon McCullum to continue as head coach in all three formats, confirms ECB

Brendon McCullum to continue as head coach in all three formats, confirms ECB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture.

Jayawardene named consultant for Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup

Jayawardene named consultant for Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed the national team's consultant for the first round of next month's Twenty20 World Cup, the country's cricket board said.

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra keen to emulate his idol in T20 WC

How Pakistan, England are preparing for T20 World Cup

How Pakistan, England are preparing for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

England and Pakistan to use T20 series to gauge World Cup readiness

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Richie Berrington will lead Scotland's 14-member squad in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the Cricket Scotland (CS) announced the squad on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: 'England well prepared but Australia favourites'

T20 World Cup: 'England well prepared but Australia favourites'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

England captain Jos Buttler is happy with his team's preparation but tipped champions Australia as the favourites to win the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil.

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

West Indies will again rely on a hardened bunch of Twenty20 specialists as they bid to retain their World Cup title, but are set for a stern test from India, out to secure a first global trophy under Virat Kohli, and an England team bidding to become champions in two formats.

T20 WC: NZ pacer Ferguson to miss Canada game

T20 WC: NZ pacer Ferguson to miss Canada game

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been granted parental leave and will miss the Group match against Canada.

Work smart, not hard is Oman all-rounder Nadeem's mantra

Work smart, not hard is Oman all-rounder Nadeem's mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Oman all-rounder Mohammad Nadeem will be the tournament's second-oldest player behind teammate Aamir Kaleem.

Hussain on what went wrong for England in World Cup semis

Hussain on what went wrong for England in World Cup semis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

England's inconsistent death bowling once again hurt their chances in the side's defeat to New Zealand in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final, according to former captain Nasser Hussain.

World Cup builds on success of IPL

World Cup builds on success of IPL

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

An unprecedented auction in Mumbai last year transformed the face of cricket between the first two Twenty20 World Cups. The IPL was a direct result of India's success with a team of tyros in the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa two years ago.

T20 WC: Rain won't stop India-Pak showdown, says SKY

T20 WC: Rain won't stop India-Pak showdown, says SKY

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav says the team is focused on preparing for their T20 World Cup clash with Pakistan despite concerns about potential rain disruptions.

India outclass Pakistan to win Blind T20 World Cup

India outclass Pakistan to win Blind T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The Indian blind cricket team successfully defended its Twenty20 World Cup title after outclassing arch-rivals Pakistan in the final by nine wickets.

Twenty20 may replace ODIs: Akram

Twenty20 may replace ODIs: Akram

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The former Pakistan captain said the Twenty20 World Cup has sparked interest the the format.

ICC introduces women's T20 World Cup

ICC introduces women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday introduced the women's edition of the Twenty20 World Cup alongside its men's version. It will be held in England next year. Eight nations, including India, will participate in it. The other contenders are Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, who all will also compete in next year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Australia, an ICC statement said.

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

All-rounders Andre Russell and Fabien Allen, who last featured in the format during the World Cup last year, and Sunil Narine, who last played for West Indies in 2019, are absent from the squad.

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Cricket Association of Nepal apologised after its players got a Bhutan batter 'timed out' in Thursday's ACC Women's Premier Cup match, saying the dismissal was within the laws but did not reflect the spirit of the game it wanted to uphold.

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and experienced players as they dream of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil, former white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka has said.