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T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?

'Anti-racism movement in cricket needs meaning, substance'

'Anti-racism movement in cricket needs meaning, substance'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Meanwhile, each SA players have themselves to decide the gesture they want to perform to support the BLM movement on their tour to the West Indies.

India series: No Gayle, Bravo in Windies team

India series: No Gayle, Bravo in Windies team

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The West Indies named an unchanged 13-man squad which played a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan early this month.

Windies paceman Roach fit for Bangladesh ODIs

Windies paceman Roach fit for Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Paceman Kemar Roach has been included in the West Indies squad for the limited overs series against Bangladesh after successfully recovering from a hamstring injury, the country's cricket board (WICB) said on Monday.

Chanderpaul deserves a send-off with dignity and respect: Lara

Chanderpaul deserves a send-off with dignity and respect: Lara

Rediff.com28 May 2015

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has severely criticised the Cricket Board's (WICB) move to axe Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the national team and has called for a honourary send-off to the veteran batsman by including him in two-Test home series against Australia.

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14.

Under-par Babar, Rizwan demoted, no players in elite list

Under-par Babar, Rizwan demoted, no players in elite list

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

This year's roster sees ten players each placed in Categories B, C, and D. Notably, no player has been selected for Category A in this cycle, the PCB said in a statement.

Gayle rejects Windies central contract

Gayle rejects Windies central contract

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

West Indies captain Chris Gayle has turned down a central contract with the West Indies Cricket Board.

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended men's team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha due to inappropriate conduct by him during last year's ODI World Cup in India.

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

ICC is mulling a dedicated fund of at least US$ 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players' match fee and address the migration of talent to T20 leagues.

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

BCCI demanded trophy be handed over to India, but ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi "still hasn't agreed", an ACC source.

Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'His batting skills are unbelievable. He is a guy you cannot leave out in any era. If a guy is averaging 50 plus in all versions of the game, then that is something which is unheard of'

All England cricketers return negative for COVID-19: ECB

All England cricketers return negative for COVID-19: ECB

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Fast bowler Jofra Archer will, however, go through a second COVID-19 test and will join England's behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday, provided he tests negative.

Former champions Windies could pull out of World T20

Former champions Windies could pull out of World T20

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

A contract row threatened West Indies' participation in the upcoming World T20 in India with the head of the region's cricket board saying the players will be thrown off the squad for the big-ticket event if they do not agree to the financial terms by Sunday's deadline.

Will Tendulkar get to play his 200th Test at home?

Will Tendulkar get to play his 200th Test at home?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Sachin Tendulkar is all set to play his 200th Test match on home soil with the BCCI trying to squeeze in a series against the West Indies ahead of the year-end tour of South Africa.

Gayle gets WICB clearance to play for RCB

Gayle gets WICB clearance to play for RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle got clearance from his cricket Board (WICB) to play in the ongoing Indian Premier League after Royal Challengers Bangalore roped him in as a replacement for injured Australian left-arm pacer Dirk Nannes.

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

WICB summons Chanderpaul over comments on TV

WICB summons Chanderpaul over comments on TV

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

After summoning opener Chris Gayle to a meeting with its top brass, the West Indies Cricket Board has now sought an explanation from the veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul over his remarks in a recent interview.

Mark Wood ruled out, will miss India Test series?

Mark Wood ruled out, will miss India Test series?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Wood has had issues with his left knee for a year and the 35-year-old experienced "increased stiffness and discomfort" during England's Champions Trophy

PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The West Indies Cricket Board and the West Indies Players Association on Tuesday, July 19, honoured the best performances by West Indian players, in both regional and international cricket in Antigua.

Injured Gayle out of first England One-dayer

Injured Gayle out of first England One-dayer

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Chris Gayle's return to international cricket was delayed on Saturday after the powerful West Indies batsman was ruled out of the first One-dayer against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton with a foot injury.

Lara wants captaincy till retirement

Lara wants captaincy till retirement

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

The recalled West Indies cricket captain says he has no regrets about giving up the role in 2000, but felt he could not turn it down again.

Windies recall Gayle for England ODIs

Windies recall Gayle for England ODIs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The West Indies have recalled Chris Gayle. The flamboyant left-hander was included in the 15-man one-day squad to face England. He will don West Indies colours for the first time since the 2011 World Cup in the three-game one-day international series, which starts on June 16.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.

T20 World Cup-winning bowling coach Ambrose replaced

T20 World Cup-winning bowling coach Ambrose replaced

Rediff.com14 May 2016

West Indies pace legend Curtly Ambrose has been replaced by Roderick Estwick as bowling coach for next month's one-day international triangular series against Australia and South Africa.

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'. The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Edwards, Thomas replace injured duo in WI squad

Edwards, Thomas replace injured duo in WI squad

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Batsman Kirk Edwards and wicketkeeper batsman Devon Thomas have been drafted into the West Indies World Cup squad after Carlton Baugh and Adrian Barath were ruled out, the International Cricket Council said.

Gayle will have to fit in hardworking environment, says Sammy

Gayle will have to fit in hardworking environment, says Sammy

Rediff.com4 May 2012

West Indies captain Darren Sammy, while backing the explosive batsman to be part of the side for the ODI series against England next month, insisted that he will need to get used to the 'hardworking culture' in the dressing room.

As expected, Sunil Narine chooses IPL over Windies

As expected, Sunil Narine chooses IPL over Windies

Rediff.com31 May 2014

West Indies spinner Sunil Narine will miss next month's three-Test series against New Zealand after opting to stay with his Indian Premier League team, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has said.

Windies cancel Test series against Pakistan

Windies cancel Test series against Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2008

The West Indies called off their proposed two-Test series against Pakistan next month in Abu Dhabi. The teams will however play three ODIs in the United Arab Emirates city between November 12 and 16.

No place for Gayle, Edwards replaces Nash in WI team

No place for Gayle, Edwards replaces Nash in WI team

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

Chris Gayle remained a pariah while vice-captain Brendan Nash was dropped from the West Indies squad for the second cricket Test against India starting on Tuesday at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Windies training camp delayed

Windies training camp delayed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

A contract dispute delayed the start of a three-week training camp in Barbados for the squad to tour Australia early next year.

Ready for national duty if called: Jerome Taylor

Ready for national duty if called: Jerome Taylor

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Embattled West Indian fast bowler Jerome Taylor, who was recently engaged in a war of words with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) over fitness, says he is ready for national duty if his services are required.

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Hall is the fourth cricketer this year to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame after Betty Wilson, Anil Kumble and Martin Crowe, who were inducted earlier this year during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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.

Windies coach meets match ref Srinath over umpiring row

Windies coach meets match ref Srinath over umpiring row

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Speaking on Chase's dismissal, which came just after lunch, breaking a 67-run partnership with Hope, Sammy said, 'In our opinion, we saw the ball deviated onto the pad.'

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

England did not have their full squad in Perth until last Sunday and will play one internal match before the first Ashes Test on November 21.

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.

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

England captain Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year after the conclusion of England's test series with West Indies.

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

Rediff.com15 May 2025

WTC-bound SA players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26