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West Indies and Bangladesh reschedule 2009 series

West Indies and Bangladesh reschedule 2009 series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Bangladesh's planned tour of the West Indies in April has been rescheduled for June and July, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Friday.

T20 World Cup: Will India Field Rinku For Windies Game?

T20 World Cup: Will India Field Rinku For Windies Game?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Though he hasn't made a big impact with the bat yet, Rinku Singh has good experience at Eden Gardens. He has played 25 IPL matches here, scored 540 runs in 23 innings, and has a strike rate of 157.4. Will the team management back him as a finisher in this must win game?

West Indies all-rounder Russell pulls out of Pakistan T20 series

West Indies all-rounder Russell pulls out of Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has pulled out of the upcoming three-T20I series against Pakistan citing 'personal' reasons.

T20 World Cup: 'Youngest in the group': Arshdeep delivers again

T20 World Cup: 'Youngest in the group': Arshdeep delivers again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

India's Arshdeep Singh discusses learning from senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, focusing on adaptability and staying ahead of batters in the T20 World Cup.

Gayle ready to lead West Indies after row

Gayle ready to lead West Indies after row

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Captain Chris Gayle said he is big enough to stand up to the West Indies Cricket Board in his row with the ruling body.

Pakistan v West Indies ODI abandoned

Pakistan v West Indies ODI abandoned

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Umpires Daryl Harper and Aleem Dar called off the match after an early morning inspection of the ground and pitch, which was badly affected by the torrential rain.

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.

Rinku Singh to Rejoin India Squad After Father's Demise

Rinku Singh to Rejoin India Squad After Father's Demise

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Rinku Singh will link-up with the Indian squad ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against West Indies after attending the funeral of his father, who passed away following a battle with cancer.

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is adamant in their stance of not playing their T20 World Cup matches in India.

West Indies reappoint Simmons as coach

West Indies reappoint Simmons as coach

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Phil Simmons has been appointed coach of the West Indies for a second spell on a four-year deal

Gayle ready to make West Indies comeback

Gayle ready to make West Indies comeback

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Flamboyant opener Chris Gayle has scrapped his deal with English county Somerset to make himself available for West Indies after ending his year-long dispute with the cricket board.

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.

West Indies spinner Narine withdrawn from India tour due to 'illegal' action

West Indies spinner Narine withdrawn from India tour due to 'illegal' action

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has withdrawn Sunil Narine from the upcoming tour of India after the spinner was banned from bowling in the Champions League Twenty20 final for an illegal bowling action.

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The opening Test will be held at Rajkot from October 4 to 8, followed by the second Test from October 12 to 16 at Hyderabad.

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The BCCI medical team examined Deepak Chahar and has suggested that the fast bowler needs some rest

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.

Lara takes over as 'performance mentor' for West Indies

Lara takes over as 'performance mentor' for West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said batting great Brian Lara has agreed to take on the role of "performance mentor" to help players and coaches in all three formats of the game.

Sarwan named West Indies captain

Sarwan named West Indies captain

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Ramnaresh Sarwan has been appointed West Indies captain following the retirement of Brian Lara, the cricket board (WICB) said on Tuesday.

Shakib returns for ODIs vs West Indies

Shakib returns for ODIs vs West Indies

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Former skipper and pacer Mashrafe Mortaza, who was left out of the 24-man ODI preliminary squad announced on January 4, has not been named in the final squad.

Pakistan could pull out of T20 WC to support Bangladesh

Pakistan could pull out of T20 WC to support Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Bangladesh has reportedly contacted the PCB seeking diplomatic help as they look to pile on pressure on the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka.

Does Ashwin hold the key to India's fortunes in the West Indies?

Does Ashwin hold the key to India's fortunes in the West Indies?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be the key to India's success in the Test tour of the West Indies, their first series under head coach Anil Kumble.

Indian cricket should cut all ties with West Indies: Thakur

Indian cricket should cut all ties with West Indies: Thakur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Reacting angrily to the West Indies' pull out, BCCI joint secretary Anurag Thakur severely criticized WICB's decision to call its players back midway from the tour and said that the Indian board should cut all ties with the Caribbean team.

England captain Brook dismisses spin frailty talk after Windies rout

England captain Brook dismisses spin frailty talk after Windies rout

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

England captain Harry Brook defended his team's ability to play spin bowling despite a loss to the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, where spinners took six wickets. He cites their recent series win against Sri Lanka as evidence of their capabilities.

Lara, Sarwan to work with West Indies batsmen before India Tests

Lara, Sarwan to work with West Indies batsmen before India Tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Lara, one of the greatest batsmen of all-time, and Sarwan, who was one the leading players of his generation from the Caribbean, will be part of the pre-series camp,

Bravo dropped from West Indies squad for 'idiot' tweet

Bravo dropped from West Indies squad for 'idiot' tweet

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Batsman Darren Bravo has been dropped from the West Indies squad in Zimbabwe for a triangular one-day international series because of "unacceptable behaviour", the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Saturday.

Injured Pollard out of West Indies squad for World T20

Injured Pollard out of West Indies squad for World T20

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Defending champions West Indies will be without Kieron Pollard for next month's World Twenty20 in Bangladesh after the big-hitting all-rounder failed to recover from a knee injury.

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

India will play two Twenty20 internationals against world champions West Indies in Florida in late August, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

Watch Kohli & Co wish West Indies legend Sobers on 80th birthday

Watch Kohli & Co wish West Indies legend Sobers on 80th birthday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Wishing Garfield Sobers on his 80th birthday, India Test skipper Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to meet the legendary West Indies cricketer.

West Indies players protest with black armband during second ODI in Delhi

West Indies players protest with black armband during second ODI in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The West Indies team might have put off its 'strike' plan as of now, but the players continued to protest against the payment dispute with the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) by wearing black armbands in the second One-day International against India, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

West Indies end 11-match losing streak

West Indies end 11-match losing streak

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

West Indies' surprise victory means that they can now qualify for the final on August 9 if they beat India on Sunday.

Explained: Why Bangladesh wants WC games out of India

Explained: Why Bangladesh wants WC games out of India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said that "we do not feel secure" in sending the national team to India for the T20 World Cup considering the current circumstances.

Browne replaces Lloyd as West Indies' chairman of selectors

Browne replaces Lloyd as West Indies' chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Courtney Browne has replaced Clive Lloyd as West Indies' chairman of selectors with immediate effect, according to their cricket board (WICB).

Pakistan, West Indies to play pink ball day-night Test in Dubai

Pakistan, West Indies to play pink ball day-night Test in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday released the itinerary for the home series against the West Indies in the United Arab Emirates, which will include three Tests, three One-day Internationals and as many T20 Internationals.

West Indies hint at unchanged team for decisive Test

West Indies hint at unchanged team for decisive Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Jason Holder backed underfire opener Shai Hope and insisted the team were in good shape ahead of Friday' start of the decisive Test at Old Trafford.

Bangladesh sign up West Indies great Walsh as bowling coach

Bangladesh sign up West Indies great Walsh as bowling coach

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

West Indies fast bowling great Courtney Walsh agreed to become Bangladesh's bowling coach and will begin his three-year role this week, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the BCCI's decision to host Test matches in new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, alongside traditional centres.

Nielsen wary of 'competitive' West Indies

Nielsen wary of 'competitive' West Indies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Australia's coach Tim Nielsen has cautioned his side against a committed West Indies team this summer. Nielsen warned the tourists' batting remained strong with the stroke players such as Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan and all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Rohit will lead Indian in the two-Test series in the West Indies and then perhaps sit with BCCI and decide on his future in traditional format.

Player strike looms over West Indies tour opener against India

Player strike looms over West Indies tour opener against India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A strike could hit West Indies' tour opener against India on Wednesday due to a row between leading West Indies players and their own union.