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Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year's Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

England batters look to tame strong South African bowling

Textile hub Tiruppur threads a recovery on sliding rupee as exports surge

Textile hub Tiruppur threads a recovery on sliding rupee as exports surge

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

In the shadows of a sliding rupee, India's knitwear hub Tiruppur is weaving a success story. While the domestic currency edges closer to the 86 mark against the US dollar, triggering concerns for many sectors, this textile town in Tamil Nadu is finding opportunity in adversity: Between April and December alone, Tiruppur's exports reached Rs 26,000 crore, almost eclipsing last financial year's total of Rs 30,690 crore.

South Africa wait on De Kock explanation to decide his future

South Africa wait on De Kock explanation to decide his future

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Cricket South Africa are waiting for Quinton de Kock to explain his motives for pulling out of the Twenty20 World Cup win over West Indies on Tuesday as his future with the team hangs in the balance.

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'We still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for.'

Will Trump 2.0 See More US Oil To India?

Will Trump 2.0 See More US Oil To India?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'The US is strongly placed to expand its crude supplies to India.'

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill has made far too many changes in his batting approach, which is hindering his run-scoring ability on away tours, feels former Australian captain Ricky Pointing

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.

'This match we should have won': B'desh captain

'This match we should have won': B'desh captain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Najmul Hossain Shanto said his side was confident of winning the match against South Africa

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

West Indies lose to Ireland; crash out of T20 World Cup

West Indies lose to Ireland; crash out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Paul Stirling smashed a glittering half-century as Ireland eliminated twice champions West Indies from the T20 World Cup and advanced to the Super 12 phase with a nine-wicket thrashing in Hobart on Friday.

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

He overtook Australian spinner Nathan Lyon to become the seventh highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2024

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

How the teams stand in the T20 World Cup 2024.

South Africa seal innings win as Rabada rips through Windies

South Africa seal innings win as Rabada rips through Windies

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as they cruised to victory over West Indies

Franchise freak de Kock has edge over teammates

Franchise freak de Kock has edge over teammates

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

'I've played a lot of day T20s in cricket in the West Indies and generally that is the most important time to score runs, it was the easiest time to score runs...'

Shamsi shines as South Africa down WI in 3rd T20

Shamsi shines as South Africa down WI in 3rd T20

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

South Africa's left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took 2/13 in four overs as the tourists edged West Indies by one run in the third Twenty20 International to take a 2-1 series lead.

Omicron surge: South Africa approves Pfizer's booster shot

Omicron surge: South Africa approves Pfizer's booster shot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) on Wednesday approved the use of Pfizer's Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine after BioNTech and Pfizer announced that two doses of their vaccine may not be enough to protect against the Omicron variant.

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar will be back in action on a cricket field as he will feature in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), a six-team T20 competition, to be held later this year across three venues.

South Africa pull out of women's tour to England

South Africa pull out of women's tour to England

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Cricket South Africa made the announcement on Tuesday, saying players would continue train in their own provinces having failed to meet up for a planned camp on Sunday.

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Rodney Tucker of Australia will be the on-field officials for the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England

Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

As many as 30 percent of the players picked T20 as the most important format.

IPL 2025: Meet The Rajasthan Royals Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Rajasthan Royals Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Rajasthan Royals entered the IPL 2025 auction with a strategic approach, carefully balancing retention and acquisition.

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Rovman Powell remained extremely proud of the progress the 'Men in Maroon' have made in the past year.

Netanyahu's Gaza Plan: Trap For Trump?

Netanyahu's Gaza Plan: Trap For Trump?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'Netanyahu lured Trump into a trap by enticing him with a seductive scenario of massive lucrative business in Gaza's reconstruction.' 'Trump's imagination is running riot, completely disconnected from ground realities,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ex-India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra named national selector

Ex-India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra named national selector

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Ratra, a former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, brings with him a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in both domestic and international cricket.

A yr of Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady

A yr of Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

A year after a Hamas attack against Israel on October 7 and the ensuing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, India's trade with most West Asian countries has largely escaped any major disruption, except with countries like Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. However, repeated flare-ups of geopolitical tensions in the region continue to drive up shipping and logistics costs.

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Former coach Ravi Shastri has backed India to win the Boxing Day Test, saying the visitors have exploited Australia's "brittle" top order to have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rohit Sharma is likely to make a comeback for the six-match limited overs series against the West Indies at home next month.

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from the 3rd Test Between England and West Indies on Sunday.

Who Will You Pick For Kolkata T20I?

Who Will You Pick For Kolkata T20I?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Eden Gardens will host the first game of the five match T20I series between India and England on Wednesday.

Rohit opens up about his Test, ODI future

Rohit opens up about his Test, ODI future

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

His statement was a reiteration of a position he made clear after announcing his T20 retirement after the final in the West Indies in which India defeated South Africa by seven runs.

South Africa v West Indies, 2nd Test: Du Plessis gets ton before rain stops play

South Africa v West Indies, 2nd Test: Du Plessis gets ton before rain stops play

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Faf du Plessis scored his fourth test century but rain ruined the morning session as South Africa went to lunch on 289 for three on day two of the second Test against West Indies at St George's Park on Saturday.

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Babar Azam's captaincy under scrutiny; PCB backs Masood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

'Can we give young India the tools to solve the problems the country or society faces and uplift the community?'

Captain Elgar tips his young South Africa as potential Test power

Captain Elgar tips his young South Africa as potential Test power

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Captain Dean Elgar said he always believed his young South African side could become a formidable team after they beat England by an innings and 12 runs within three days in the first Test at Lord's on Friday.

Sri Lanka's years of hard work rewarded with Asia Cup title

Sri Lanka's years of hard work rewarded with Asia Cup title

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'We sacrificed a lot for the last 10-15 years. Finally we won this award, this trophy'

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

This T20 World Cup promises to be a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride.

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

All players entered the bio bubble between Sunday and Monday.

T20 WC: Who will make semis?

T20 WC: Who will make semis?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

South Africa and India have advanced as the two other teams unbeaten in the group stage though both had their struggles in the United States leg of the tournament.