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Hope helps West Indies complete whitewash against Afghanistan

Hope helps West Indies complete whitewash against Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Hope smashed three sixes and eight fours in his 145-ball 109 not out to help West Indies overhauled the target,

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.

Akeal Hosein credits pitch reading, plans after CSK's big win over MI

Akeal Hosein credits pitch reading, plans after CSK's big win over MI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Akeal Hosein explains how adapting to pitch conditions helped him claim four wickets as Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in IPL 2026.

West Indies clinch ODI series

West Indies clinch ODI series

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Lara retained as West Indies captain

Lara retained as West Indies captain

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Former West Indies opening batsman Gordon Greenidge was appointed as the new convener of West Indies selectors.

West Indies suffer heavy defeat

West Indies suffer heavy defeat

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

West Indies players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo

West Indies players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

West Indies players will wear 'Black Lives Matter' emblem on the collars of their shirts during the upcoming Test series against England to show solidarity and help raise awareness regarding equality.

Babar Azam leaves Virat Kohli behind in 12K T20 race

Babar Azam leaves Virat Kohli behind in 12K T20 race

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in his 338th innings during a Pakistan Super League match in Karachi.

India launches emergency mission to pull 13 ships out of Hormuz

India launches emergency mission to pull 13 ships out of Hormuz

Rediff.com7 days ago

India on Friday launched a highly coordinated, priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the volatile Strait of Hormuz, the ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways announced on Friday.

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

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.

West Indies elect to bat

West Indies elect to bat

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Jacobs earns West Indies praise

Jacobs earns West Indies praise

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

West Indies wicketkeeper Ridley Jacobs, who retired last week, has been praised as a role model.

West Indies win ODI series

West Indies win ODI series

Rediff.com17 May 2004

West Indies beat Bangladesh by 23 runs in the second ODI to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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.

IPL 2026: How A Calm Mind Drives Sanju Samson's Surge

IPL 2026: How A Calm Mind Drives Sanju Samson's Surge

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Sanju is proving that sometimes the quietest minds produce the loudest impact.

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.

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

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.

West Indies heading for defeat

West Indies heading for defeat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Pakistan are well on course for victory in the third and final Test against West Indies on Friday after reducing the tourists to 144 for four wickets at lunch.

Lara leads West Indies fightback

Lara leads West Indies fightback

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Lara was dropped on 48 but went on to score 88 as West Indies reached a respectable 188 for four at lunch.

T20 World Cup: 'Super Chetta': 'No Funky Shots, Just Good Clean Hitting'

T20 World Cup: 'Super Chetta': 'No Funky Shots, Just Good Clean Hitting'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'If you are a Sanju Samson fan, like I am, this was a treat. Great timing, calmness and a refreshingly selfless attitude.'

Disputing West Indies parties make peace

Disputing West Indies parties make peace

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

The bitter dispute between West Indies players and officials, which led to a strike by senior players, has come to an end, according to a joint statement by the two parties released on Tuesday. Although the two bodies said that issues relating to the one-day series with India earlier this year would still be referred to arbitration, they intend to begin talks on a long term deal to cover future tours.

West Indies still deserve respect: Ponting

West Indies still deserve respect: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Australian captain Ricky Ponting says his team will not be taking Saturday's Champions Trophy encounter against the West Indies lightly despite the Caribbean side fielding a weakened lineup.

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Six different teams have lifted the trophy over the years, with the West Indies, England and reigning champions India the only nations to have won it twice.

Tendulkar ready for West Indies

Tendulkar ready for West Indies

Rediff.com7 May 2006

Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said he was fit and looking forward to play in the Test series against West Indies

West Indies women to play ODIs in Pakistan in November

West Indies women to play ODIs in Pakistan in November

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

West Indies women will visit Pakistan for three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in November, the Asian side's cricket board (PCB) said on Thursday.

Bollinger helps Australia crush West Indies

Bollinger helps Australia crush West Indies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Australia crushed West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI in Adelaide on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the five game series.

New Zealand crush West Indies

New Zealand crush West Indies

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Lou Vincent scored a hundred as the Kiwis beat West Indies by 91 runs to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.

Batters in focus as West Indies take on South Africa

Batters in focus as West Indies take on South Africa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Smarting from opening game losses, a good batting display will be high on the agenda for South Africa and defending champions West Indies when the two teams lock horns in a Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

Fresh blow for West Indies

Fresh blow for West Indies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

West Indies were further depleted when Jerome Taylor was declared unfit for the first Test against South Africa.

West Indies draw with Victoria

West Indies draw with Victoria

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

West Indies captain Chanderpaul scored a defiant half-century to help the tourists draw their three-day match in Melbourne on Sunday.

West Indies admit to rustiness

West Indies admit to rustiness

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

West Indies wicketkeeper Courtney Browne has admitted his side are rusty after three months off but should be ready to face Australia and Pakistan.

IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR: Raghuvanshi steals show as KKR crush SRH

IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR: Raghuvanshi steals show as KKR crush SRH

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders ended Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak with a dominant seven-wicket win in Hyderabad, powered by a clinical bowling display and a composed chase led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

Vaas leaves West Indies struggling

Vaas leaves West Indies struggling

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Chaminda Vaas took four wickets for 12 runs to leave West Indies precariously placed on 59 for six in the second innings.

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The hosts, who had a put up a massive first innings score of 598-4 before declaring, opted not to enforce the follow-on and reached 29-1 at stumps.

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

West Indies named a squad shorn of several leading players for their July tour of Sri Lanka as a result of the contract dispute.

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.

West Indies cancel tour of Pakistan

West Indies cancel tour of Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

Pakistan Cricket Board's efforts to host a home Test series were dealt a blow as West Indies cancelled its proposed tour next month because of security concerns.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to captain England at T20 World Cup

Nat Sciver-Brunt to captain England at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain the 15-member England squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the ECB announced. The same squad will also participate in the preceding series against India and New Zealand in May-June.