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World Cup: Holder to lead Windies; no Bravo or Pollard

World Cup: Holder to lead Windies; no Bravo or Pollard

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

West Indies have left out all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard from their 15-man squad for the World Cup in February and March.

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Jos Buttler will captain the team for the Caribbean tour, with Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone featuring in the ODI group from the showpiece event.

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

ICC banking on T20 for cricket's inclusion in Olympics

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Perhaps, another Ranji title with Mumbai will be a fitting send off for Ajinkya Rahane.

Tata Group bags IPL title rights for Rs 2500 crore

Tata Group bags IPL title rights for Rs 2500 crore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

IPL is the world's richest T20 tournament with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion.

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC general manager of cricket Wasim Khan said the issue was raised in one of the Cricket Committee meetings but was not taken forward.

Rishabh Pant takes incredible to another level: Gower

Rishabh Pant takes incredible to another level: Gower

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Former England captain David Gower said the mercurial Rishabh Pant performs what 'others can only dream of and takes incredible to another level.'

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy said that if the world of cricket, even after watching the video of George Floyd's death, did not take a stand, "...you are also part of the problem".

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The PCB said in its statement that the match against Sri Lanka would be a continuation of the return of international cricket to Pakistan following the World XI tour to Lahore next week.

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'His demise has left a big void'

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies?

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'...we got it from the West Indies dressing room!'

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'There is enough and more talent to help India excel at T20 World Cup'

'There is enough and more talent to help India excel at T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

With Indian cricket bursting at the seams with young talent, the Rohit Sharma-led squad could set the stage ablaze at the upcoming T20 World Cup if the selectors make the "right choices", reckons England's swashbuckling batter Dawid Malan.

South Africa face test of nerves against Afghanistan in semis

South Africa face test of nerves against Afghanistan in semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

South Africa's bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of "chokers".

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Players from the other teams who could push the Men in Blue to the limit.

Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The West Indies batting legend will lead one of the newly-former league's teams.

Should Bumrah only play one format?

Should Bumrah only play one format?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

New Zealand secured a one-day international series win over Bangladesh this week with a match to spare and the dead rubber will be played on Saturday.

Gayle refuses to apologise

Gayle refuses to apologise

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The West Indies captain Chris Gayle refused to apologise to the WICB for comments made during their tour of England.

Will WTC 2025-27 cycle see bonus points for big wins?

Will WTC 2025-27 cycle see bonus points for big wins?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The ICC is considering awarding bonus points for innings victories or for a win above a certain big margin such as 100 runs.

Gavaskar Turns 75! Wish The Legend

Gavaskar Turns 75! Wish The Legend

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

As Sunil Gavaskar touched another significant milestone in his life, turning 75 on Wednesday, there was an outpouring of good wishes for him

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after terrorising the world's best batsmen for over a decade and a half with his toe-crushing yorkers delivered from a low and distinct sling-arm action.

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Leading West Indian cricketers will prefer to play in lucrative Twenty20 tournaments around the world instead of representing the Caribbean side under the current administration, former captain Darren Sammy has said.

Why top players are not interested in playing for Windies?

Why top players are not interested in playing for Windies?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Former West Indies skipper Carl Hooper has said it's a shame that the top players from the Caribbeans are not interested in playing for the country.

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

Ind vs WI: No crowd in 1st T20I, CAB requests BCCI to allow spectators for last two T20Is

Ind vs WI: No crowd in 1st T20I, CAB requests BCCI to allow spectators for last two T20Is

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

India and West Indies will lock horns in the T20I series at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata from February 16.

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

International cricket will gingerly ease out of a 117-day shutdown in Southampton next week but the scars of the COVID-19 pandemic will be clearly evident at the Ageas Bowl. An encounter between the fourth and eighth ranked teams in Test cricket is hardly a pinnacle but England's series against West Indies could offer a glimpse into a future where the game plods on under the shadow of the new coronavirus.

Pick Your Team For First Test

Pick Your Team For First Test

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be in India's playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies?

A top Test nation likely to visit Pakistan soon: PCB

A top Test nation likely to visit Pakistan soon: PCB

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has indicated that it is close to signing a deal with a leading international team to tour the country, which has not hosted a Test nation since 2009. Najam Sethi, who heads the PCB's executive committee, said on a television channel that he cannot disclose the name of the concerned team, but it was a leading side.

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Glenn Maxwell's breathtaking knock helped Australia clinch the three-match T20I series with a second consecutive win on Sunday

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

Dream11 is the Indian cricket team's new lead sponsor

Dream11 is the Indian cricket team's new lead sponsor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Dream11 will be seen on Team India jerseys starting from the Test series against the West Indies.

Richards backs Sammy in dispute with WICB after WT20 triumph

Richards backs Sammy in dispute with WICB after WT20 triumph

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Batting great Viv Richards has come out in support of Darren Sammy after the West Indies Twenty20 skipper criticised the country's cricket board (WICB) for lack of support during the team's triumphant campaign in the World T20 in India.

'Unrest threatens hosting of T20 World Cup in Bangladesh'

'Unrest threatens hosting of T20 World Cup in Bangladesh'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

A day after the West Indies Cricket Board cancelled its Under-19 team's tour of Bangladesh due to a low intensity bomb blast near the team hotel in Chittagong, BCB president Nazmul Hassan admitted that the organization of next year's ICC World T20 in the country is under threat.

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 trend has started to emerge': Shah on players skipping domestic cricket for IPL

'A trend has started to emerge': Shah on players skipping domestic cricket for IPL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has opined that centrally-contracted India players should play domestic cricket to make themselves available for the selection for the national team.

Windies series: Kochi to host first ODI on Oct 8; Hyderabad first Test

Windies series: Kochi to host first ODI on Oct 8; Hyderabad first Test

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Kochi will host the first One-day International between India and the West Indies on October 8, while the first of three Tests between the teams will be at Hyderabad, starting October 30.

Windies coach apprehensive about pink ball Test vs Pakistan

Windies coach apprehensive about pink ball Test vs Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

West Indies coach Phil Simmons says it will be very tough for his side to perform in the day-night Test against Pakistan as the players do not have enough experience of playing with the pink ball.