News for 'Twenty20 World Cup'

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

West Indies' next white ball series will be against South Africa in March 2023.

Best bowling figures in Twenty20 internationals

Best bowling figures in Twenty20 internationals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2009

Pakistan's Umar Gul became the first bowler to take 5 wickets in a Twenty20 International in the World Cup match against New Zealand.

How Afghanistan reigned in Kingstown to make WC semis

How Afghanistan reigned in Kingstown to make WC semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Naveen delivered the coup de grace in the penultimate over by bowling Taskin Ahmed and trapping Mustafizur Rahman in front off consecutive balls, triggering tearful celebrations from his team mates.

Collingwood named as England Twenty20 captain

Collingwood named as England Twenty20 captain

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Paul Collingwood, who stepped down as England one-day captain last year, was on Friday named to lead the Twenty20 side in next month's World Cup. Collingwood resigned the captaincy at the same time as Test skipper Michael Vaughan because he felt it was affecting his Test form. The tournament starts on June 5 and ends with the final at Lord's on July 21.

Twenty20 WC: Dravid, Tendulkar opt out

Twenty20 WC: Dravid, Tendulkar opt out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

The selectors announced a list of 30 Indian probables, which included out-of-favour players like Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh.

India invited to face Super Star team

India invited to face Super Star team

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Twenty20 World champions India have been invited by Texan billionaire Allen Stanford to play a USD 5 million winner-take-all match against the Stanford Super Star team in June next year.

Not thinking about WC, need to be injury-free: Bhuvi

Not thinking about WC, need to be injury-free: Bhuvi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been laid low by sports hernia, the latest in a series of injuries, which kept him out of the recent One-day series against West Indies.

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Dale Steyn has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and recently featured for the Melbourne Stars in Australia's domestic Big Bash league.

'South Africa must bring their bring A-game against Pakistan'

'South Africa must bring their bring A-game against Pakistan'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

South Africa are in pole position to take one of the two semi-final spots available from Group 2

World T20: Afghanistan seek to boost war-torn homeland

World T20: Afghanistan seek to boost war-torn homeland

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Rising from the ruins of war to challenge the world's cricketing establishment, Afghanistan's rag-tag team hope to inspire the conflict-ravaged nation with a strong showing at the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Vettori confirms availability for T20 World Cup

Vettori confirms availability for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has declared himself available for the Black Caps' World Twenty20 campaign a year after bowing out of cricket's shorter formats to prolong his Test career.

Delhi Capitals expect Nortje, Warner boost for Lucknow game

Delhi Capitals expect Nortje, Warner boost for Lucknow game

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

South Africa seamer Anrich Nortje and Australia opener David Warner will be available for Delhi Capitals' next match in the Indian Premier League, coach Ricky Ponting said after the team lost to Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

England outplayed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women's T20 World Cup

It's a wrap! The good, bad and ugly at 2015 World Cup

It's a wrap! The good, bad and ugly at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The ICC hailed the 11th cricket World Cup the 'most popular ever.'

World Cup 2015: Know the Indian cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Indian cricket team

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Penpix of the India squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup, which is being held in Australia and New Zealand.

New Zealand are the strongest team in all formats, says Atherton

New Zealand are the strongest team in all formats, says Atherton

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

New Zealand have shown they are the strongest team across all formats of the game after reaching the final of the Twenty20 World Cup, former England captain Michael Atherton said.

Finch gets in the groove with half century ahead of T20 WC

Finch gets in the groove with half century ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Rohit Sharma's 14-ball 15 would do little to ease concerns about the India captain's form heading into the tournament, while Virat Kohli (19) did not last long either.

Australia captain hoping to put T20 WC in trophy cabinet

Australia captain hoping to put T20 WC in trophy cabinet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Rankings will mean nothing when play starts at the Twenty20 World Cup and Australia are deadly serious about winning the tournament for the first time over the next few weeks, according to skipper George Bailey.

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The 30-year-old's decision means that she will miss the upcoming edition of The Hundred, where she was due to represent the Trent Rockets.

PHOTOS: Kiwis take the stage as dust settles on Aussie World Cup win

PHOTOS: Kiwis take the stage as dust settles on Aussie World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been awarded Sir Richard Hadlee medal.

''WI, Pakistan could be big threats for India at T20 WC'

''WI, Pakistan could be big threats for India at T20 WC'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

A swashbuckling West Indies and a talented Pakistan will pose the biggest threats to India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's dream of lifting his second Twenty20 World Cup title, according to former skipper Sourav Ganguly.

World Cup Blogs: Gayle says I'm not leaving but is he talking about retirement or this bar?

World Cup Blogs: Gayle says I'm not leaving but is he talking about retirement or this bar?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

MCC expresses interest to host Indo-Pak Test after T20 WC clash success

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'Babar Azam needs to listen to suggestions'

2016 World T20 comes to India; England to host 2019 WC

2016 World T20 comes to India; England to host 2019 WC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

India has been confirmed as host for the 2016 Twenty20 World Cup

Australia chief selector's advice: Forget the permutations, focus on Afghanistan

Australia chief selector's advice: Forget the permutations, focus on Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Australia take on the Afghans in Adelaide on Friday facing elimination from the rain-affected tournament.

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The IPL begins on March 31.

India keep a wary eye on Shami's fitness

India keep a wary eye on Shami's fitness

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

seamer Mohammed Shami's recovery from COVID-19 is being monitored by the team management, as they look to replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah, ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup.

South African Domingo named Bangladesh head coach

South African Domingo named Bangladesh head coach

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Russell Domingo coached South Africa to the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2014 and the 50-overs World Cup in 2015.

What do Tata, Twenty20 & 20K have in common?

What do Tata, Twenty20 & 20K have in common?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Question: what do Tata, Twenty20 and 20,000 have in common? Answer: mention any of the three Ts in the company of an Indian and be prepared for an animated conversation.

Can Yusuf Pathan make India comeback before World Cup?

Can Yusuf Pathan make India comeback before World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Confident of a good showing in the Champions League Twenty20 and the domestic season ahead, all-rounder Yusuf Pathan has said there is enough time before the 2015 World Cup for him to prove his mettle and make a comeback into the Indian team.

Sreesanth video cheers for India

Sreesanth video cheers for India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

S Sreesanth, more renowned for his fast bowling, has penned a song Jago India to motivate the Indian team at the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup.

Bangladesh stun world champions England for first T20 win

Bangladesh stun world champions England for first T20 win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a half-century before all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan got the hosts over the line for a six-wicket win against Twenty20 world champions England.

Aussies back Steve Smith despite lean T20 run

Aussies back Steve Smith despite lean T20 run

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Australia hope to unlock Steve Smith's potential in Twenty20 cricket ahead of this year's World Cup

T20 WC: Kumara, Das cop fine for altercation during match

T20 WC: Kumara, Das cop fine for altercation during match

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Both players accepted the proposed sanctions, the ICC said.

Eng have edge over Aus with T20 win: Warne

Eng have edge over Aus with T20 win: Warne

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Legendary spinner Shane Warne feels that England's win over Australia in Twenty20 World Cup final will mean nothing in the Ashes series later this year except for gaining a 'small psychological advantage'.

It's not as big an issue as people think: England coach

It's not as big an issue as people think: England coach

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

England suffered a second successive white-ball series defeat to West Indies on Thursday after losing the fifth Twenty20 by four wickets but coach Matthew Mott said they will take valuable lessons from the tour into next year's World Cup.

Finch reveals road ahead for Aus after huge loss to NZ

Finch reveals road ahead for Aus after huge loss to NZ

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Aaron Finch stressed the need to be ultra-positive and ultra-aggressive

ICC hands 7-year ban to Oman player for match-fixing

ICC hands 7-year ban to Oman player for match-fixing

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Oman's Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi has been banned from cricket for seven years due to match-fixing offences, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. Al Balushi was found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code on four counts relating to Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers held in the United Arab Emirates last year.

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Australia are hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and U.S. in June.