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3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Brian Lara has slammed the ' badly run' Caribbean cricket administration, saying that the trust deficit between the board and players is harming the West Indies team.

BCB Chief Hopes For A Miracle From ICC!

BCB Chief Hopes For A Miracle From ICC!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam said he has asked the governing body for time to talk to his government 'for one last time'.

New Zealand trounce Windies to clinch T20I series

New Zealand trounce Windies to clinch T20I series

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Swing bowler Jacob Duffy took 4/35 as New Zealand cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the fifth and final Twenty20 International in Dunedin on Thursday, clinching the series 3-1.

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The ICC stood firm on not changing the original schedule, in which Bangladesh is in Group C with Italy, New Zealand, the West Indies and Nepal.

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Australia, despite missing key pacers, are overwhelming favorites against Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener.

West Indies reach semis after sinking South Africa

West Indies reach semis after sinking South Africa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

West Indies beat South Africa by three wickets in a low-scoring thriller in their World Twenty20 Super 10 match on Friday to join New Zealand in the semi-finals. The West Indian attack responded brilliantly to captain Darren Sammy's decision to bowl first on a slow pitch offering help as they restricted South Africa to 122 for eight. The 2012 champions looked comfortable for most of their run chase but leg-spinner Imran Tahir struck twice in consecutive deliveries in his last over to haul his side back into the game.

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.

PIX: India down Windies to complete series sweep

PIX: India down Windies to complete series sweep

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: India breeze past West Indies in first ODI

PHOTOS: India breeze past West Indies in first ODI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between India and the West Indies, in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

India tour of West Indies: Ramdin dropped from squad

India tour of West Indies: Ramdin dropped from squad

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

West Indies have replaced wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin with Shane Dowrich for the four-Test series at home to India.

Collingwood named England interim coach for West Indies tour

Collingwood named England interim coach for West Indies tour

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Collingwood takes over after Chris Silverwood stepped down last week

Viru most valuable player in India-West Indies ODIs

Viru most valuable player in India-West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

It took just one magical innings for Virender Sehwag to race to the top of the list of most valuable players in the recently-concluded India-West Indies ODI series. Ravindra Jadeja follows closely behind, nicely fitting into the slot vacated by Yuvraj Singh after the World Cup.

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The franchises spent a total of Rs 204.45 crore on 77 players, to complete their squads for IPL 2026. However some big names went shockingly unsold...

India tour fiasco: West Indies Cricket Board, players blamed for pull-out

India tour fiasco: West Indies Cricket Board, players blamed for pull-out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board, players and its union have been blamed for the India series fiasco when the team dramatically pulled out midway into the tour over a payment dispute.

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A shortened game will be like a sprint where the risk element will be high. Who will win when emotion meets execution remains to be seen. K R Nayar reports from Colombo.

'We can put any team under pressure: Scotland skipper eyes England upset

'We can put any team under pressure": Scotland skipper eyes England upset

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.

Holder's attack keeps West Indies afloat on Day 2

Holder's attack keeps West Indies afloat on Day 2

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

West Indies' Jason Holder struck a superb unbeaten 81 and put on 58 runs with number 11 Gudakesh Motie to frustrate South Africa as the tourists were bowled out for 251 before the close on day two of the second and final Test.

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Lara praised the Caribbean side's remarkable comeback in the match after a difficult start.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The International Cricket Council has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that it has been replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup 2026.

6 reasons why West Indies is MOST TROUBLED World Cup team

6 reasons why West Indies is MOST TROUBLED World Cup team

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

West Indies head into World Cup with little or no expectations of success.

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Roar Back in Super 8s?

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Roar Back in Super 8s?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma's recent struggles in the T20 World Cup have raised concerns, but experts believe his confidence remains intact and a strong comeback is imminent.

West Indies fined for slow over-rate against India

West Indies fined for slow over-rate against India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Stafanie Taylor's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

These 'errors' cost India in first West Indies T20I

These 'errors' cost India in first West Indies T20I

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

West Indies claimed a tense four-run victory over a young India side in the first T20I on Thursday.

How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Holder highlighted the case of West Indies' Test captain and opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who has played 83 times since his Test debut in May 2011, while England's Joe Root has 129 caps since his Test debut in December 2012.

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ajinkya Rahane will be plying his trade for the English county side Leicestershire in Division 2, after the two-Test series against the West Indies next month.

India vs West Indies: Here's why Kohli was left agitated

India vs West Indies: Here's why Kohli was left agitated

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The third umpire ruled Ravindra Jadeja out after which Virat Kohli looked miffed and rose from his seat

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.

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.

New Zealand eye all-round sharpness against tricky Afghanistan

New Zealand eye all-round sharpness against tricky Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

New Zealand aims to regain their form against a formidable Afghanistan in their opening Group D match of the ICC T20 World Cup. Key players and strategies are under scrutiny as both teams seek a strong start in the tournament.

West Indies' Pooran suspended for ball-tampering

West Indies' Pooran suspended for ball-tampering

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Pooran was handed a four-match suspension after admitting to ball-tampering

'Underdogs' West Indies ready for Indian challenge

'Underdogs' West Indies ready for Indian challenge

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Captain Kieron Pollard doesn't mind West Indies' underdog tag against India and said his team will look to focus on the basics to get a favourable result in the limited-over series beginning on Friday.

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's record sixth U-19 World Cup win drew praise from Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and cricket legends worldwide after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning 175 sealed a 100-run victory over England.

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pathum Nissanka's journey from a tsunami-hit childhood in Kalutara to a match-winning T20 World Cup century is a story of sacrifice, faith and fearless batting against Australia.

PHOTOS: West Indies crowned Under-19 World champions

PHOTOS: West Indies crowned Under-19 World champions

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

West Indies rode on its fast-bowling arsenal to win the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup for the first time with a tense five-wicket victory over three-time winner India in the final in Mirpur on Sunday.

More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Pooran, 29, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, just eight months ahead of the T20 World Cup.

'Cricket won't suffer if Bangladesh pull out'

'Cricket won't suffer if Bangladesh pull out'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan backed the ICC's decision to keep Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India, hailing it as the 'right call'.

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Ashwin explains why Daryl Mitchell is an India bully

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as a "brainy cricketer" who is capable of making the best out of his limits as a player and someone who can give a franchise 400-500 runs batting at number three or four during a tournament.

West Indies will deliver: Sarwan

West Indies will deliver: Sarwan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Captain Ramnaresh Sarwan said he has no problem with the West Indies being considered underdogs at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Conway, Rachin help New Zealand seal ODI series vs WI

Conway, Rachin help New Zealand seal ODI series vs WI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Ravindra, Conway pave the way as New Zealand clinch ODI series against West Indies

Windies spinners choke Bangladesh to secure series win

Windies spinners choke Bangladesh to secure series win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Tanzid's 61 in vain as Akeal, Shepherd help WI to 14-run win over Bangladesh in 2nd T20I