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IPL 2026: 'After Shah Rukh Khan, it's Rinku Singh in KKR'

IPL 2026: 'After Shah Rukh Khan, it's Rinku Singh in KKR'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rinku Singh has been a part of KKR for the last seven seasons, having joined the franchise for Rs 80 lakh at the 2018 IPL Players' Auction.

Wankhede's security manager arrested for 'theft' of IPL jerseys

Wankhede's security manager arrested for 'theft' of IPL jerseys

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

A 43-year-old security manager of the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly stealing 261 Indian Premier League jerseys.

How Resolute Surya Took The Game Away From USA

How Resolute Surya Took The Game Away From USA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

While wickets fell in a steady procession at the other end, captain Suryakumar Yadav took it upon himself to anchor and attack and almost single-handedly hauled his side to a competitive total on a sluggish pitch.

T20 World Cup: India vs USA: I felt the pressure but I had the belief: Suryakumar Yadav

T20 World Cup: India vs USA: I felt the pressure but I had the belief: Suryakumar Yadav

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Captain Suryakumar Yadav didn't hesitate to accept that the batting unit could have been "smarter and better" during India's hard-earned 29-run win against USA.

T20 World Cup: Morkel downplays India's inconsistency ahead of England semifinal

T20 World Cup: Morkel downplays India's inconsistency ahead of England semifinal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, addresses the team's inconsistent performance leading up to the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, emphasising the importance of winning the next two games. He also discusses England's strengths and the potential impact of weather conditions on the match.

T20 World Cup final: I love New Zealand, but they won't beat India, says Steyn

T20 World Cup final: I love New Zealand, but they won't beat India, says Steyn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

South African pace legend Dale Steyn believes New Zealand risks inheriting the 'chokers' tag if they lose the T20 World Cup final against India, highlighting their repeated failures in major ICC finals.

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Rohit Sharma was honoured with a stand named after him at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams have delayed their return from India after being eliminated from the Twenty20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams have delayed their return from India after being eliminated from the Twenty20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Kolkata Knight Riders face significant challenges heading into IPL 2026, including key player injuries and the need to integrate new acquisitions into the squad.

England will beat India in T20 World Cup semi-final, says ex-Pakistan player Rashid Latif

England will beat India in T20 World Cup semi-final, says ex-Pakistan player Rashid Latif

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif believes England will beat defending champions India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.

SEE: Gambhir hosts Team India at his residence

SEE: Gambhir hosts Team India at his residence

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir hosted a dinner party for members of the Indian cricket team, at his residence, on Sunday.

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has addressed the team's fielding struggles during the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting the need for improvement ahead of their semi-final clash against England.

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

USA captain Monank Patel reflects on sharing the Wankhede with Jasprit Bumrah, his move to the US, cricket's rise in America and leading a diverse team at the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Nepal's Fearless Cricket Won Hearts

T20 World Cup: Nepal's Fearless Cricket Won Hearts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

One marvelled at the freedom with which the Nepal batters played. They trusted their strokes, ran hard between the wickets, and refused to be overawed.

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India

Shardul, Jaiswal back in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Shardul, Jaiswal back in Mumbai squad for Ranji quarters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Shardul Thakur and Yashasvi Jaiswal return to Mumbai's squad for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka from February 6 to 10, at MCA-BKC Ground.

It was a fairytale: Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

"It was a fairytale": Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.

India's T20 World Cup Win: From Samson to Bumrah: The men who made India invincible

India's T20 World Cup Win: From Samson to Bumrah: The men who made India invincible

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A review of the key contributions from each player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting individual brilliance and teamwork.

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.

Mumbai, Ideal Venue To Kick Off T20 World Cup

Mumbai, Ideal Venue To Kick Off T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Indian cricket is entering the T20 World Cup inspired not just by its legends, but by a fearless new generation that is already winning World Cups.

T20 World Cup: Why Jasprit Bumrah Missed Opening Match Vs USA

T20 World Cup: Why Jasprit Bumrah Missed Opening Match Vs USA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Jasprit Bumrah missed India's opening T20 World Cup match against USA because of illness.

New Zealand skipper: Pressure on India in Home T20 WC Final

New Zealand skipper: Pressure on India in Home T20 WC Final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says India will face pressure in front of their home crowd in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as the Kiwis look to upset the hosts.

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

US President Donald Trump wished Team USA luck as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup began in India and Sri Lanka, expressing confidence in the American side.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

T20 World Cup: 'Super Chetta': 'No Funky Shots, Just Good Clean Hitting'

T20 World Cup: 'Super Chetta': 'No Funky Shots, Just Good Clean Hitting'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'If you are a Sanju Samson fan, like I am, this was a treat. Great timing, calmness and a refreshingly selfless attitude.'

T20 WC: Refund for Kolkata, Ahmedabad tickets if Pakistan qualify for semis and final

T20 WC: Refund for Kolkata, Ahmedabad tickets if Pakistan qualify for semis and final

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Tickets for the semi-finals and final of the T20 World Cup went on sale on Tuesday with the ICC promising that if matches are forced out of Kolkata and Ahmedabad due to Pakistan's qualification.

PIX: Ananya Pandey rocks Wankhede!

PIX: Ananya Pandey rocks Wankhede!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The show was held to celebrate 18 years of the Indian Premier League.

After scaring England, Nepal skipper Paudel appeals for more T20Is

After scaring England, Nepal skipper Paudel appeals for more T20Is

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel has emphasized the need for increased international cricket engagements for his team following their narrow defeat against England in the T20 World Cup. He believes regular exposure to top teams is crucial for the development of Nepali cricket.

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Italy registered their first-ever T20 World Cup win, thrashing Nepal by 10 wickets as the Mosca brothers scripted history with an unbeaten 123-run stand.

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

An investigation into an illegal human egg extraction and sale racket in Badlapur, India, has revealed potential links to Bengaluru and Telangana, with authorities uncovering the exploitation of numerous women and violations of reproductive technology regulations.

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

T20 World Cup: Form Favours Nepal Against Debutants Italy

T20 World Cup: Form Favours Nepal Against Debutants Italy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Nepal will aim to secure their first T20 World Cup win against debutants Italy in a Group C match, following a narrow defeat to England. The match is scheduled for Thursday.

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

West Indies will look to maintain their winning form against a struggling Nepal side in their T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies have won both their matches so far, while Nepal are coming off a heavy defeat against Italy.

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav backs struggling Abhishek Sharma ahead of India's Super 8 clash vs South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026.