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West Indies scent victory

West Indies scent victory

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Wasim Akram worried over Imran Khan's health, calls for safeguards

Wasim Akram worried over Imran Khan's health, calls for safeguards

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has expressed serious concerns about the health of his friend and ex-captain Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. Akram's comments follow similar calls from other international cricketers, including Brian Lara, for proper medical care and humane treatment for Khan.

'Treatment is basic humanity': Australia captains on Imran

'Treatment is basic humanity': Australia captains on Imran

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Seven former Australian cricket captains, including Greg Chappell and Steve Waugh, have urged Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to address the welfare of imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Their appeal focuses on humanitarian treatment and due process, not the legal or political aspects of his case, citing concerns about his deteriorating health.

West Indies all-rounder Pollard retires from international cricket

West Indies all-rounder Pollard retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, calling time on a career which saw him feature more than 200 times across one-day and Twenty20 internationals.

Babar Azam's absence hits Pakistan ahead of England Test; Salman gets captaincy call

Babar Azam's absence hits Pakistan ahead of England Test; Salman gets captaincy call

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Pakistan captain Babar Azam will miss this week's first test in against England after injuring his right hand during a warm-up match and Salman Ali Agha will deputise, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Tuesday.

West Indies overpower England

West Indies overpower England

Rediff.com2 May 2004

Pakistan nail West Indies

Pakistan nail West Indies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Pakistan beat West Indies by 136 runs to win a Test in the Caribbean after 17 years and level the series 1-1

Captain Pollard powers West Indies to victory

Captain Pollard powers West Indies to victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Captain Kieron Pollard impressed with bat and ball as West Indies defeated South Africa by 21 runs to level the five-match Twenty20 series at 2-2 on Thursday.

Jaiswal's controversial run-out vs Sri Lanka sparks debate

Jaiswal's controversial run-out vs Sri Lanka sparks debate

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal was unfortunately run out for 32 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after a bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul and a collision with debutant bowler Keshara Nuwantha.

Brathwaite replaces Holder as West Indies Test captain

Brathwaite replaces Holder as West Indies Test captain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Brathwaite called it a 'huge honour'.

Paksitan Captain Babar Azam Returns To First-Class Cricket After England Tour Debacle

Paksitan Captain Babar Azam Returns To First-Class Cricket After England Tour Debacle

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam is set to play his first domestic first-class match since 2019, a move that follows the Pakistan Cricket Board's controversial decision to send back seven players and sack coaches after the recent Test tour of England.

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made a significant jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, climbing 230 places to 48th after an impressive Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe. India teammate Ishan Kishan leads the T20I batting rankings with a career-best 910 points, the third-highest rating ever recorded.

'Retire!': Fans Lash Out At Sanju Samson

'Retire!': Fans Lash Out At Sanju Samson

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Following a disappointing performance against Afghanistan, Sanju Samson's inconsistent form has once again put his place in India's T20I squad under intense scrutiny.

Former West Indies player Samuels banned for 6 years

Former West Indies player Samuels banned for 6 years

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Marlon Samuels was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code while playing in the Abu Dhabi T10 league in 2019.

Babar returns to domestic cricket after Test struggles

Babar returns to domestic cricket after Test struggles

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam is set to play domestic first-class cricket for OGDCL in the President's Trophy to address his prolonged dip in Test form. Azam has struggled to score centuries since December 2022 and has faced criticism for his inability to convert starts, prompting him to seek PCB's help to participate in the longer format domestically.

Labuschagne, Head tons weigh down weakened West Indies

Labuschagne, Head tons weigh down weakened West Indies

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Opening partner Usman Khawaja (62) completed 1000 runs for the calendar year and was looking in great touch before West Indies struck back with two quick wickets after the lunch break.

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.

West Indies face stiff target

West Indies face stiff target

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

West Indies, needing 475 to win, were 235 for 3 at the close of day four of the third Test against Australia.

India's Test transition begins smoothly in West Indies

India's Test transition begins smoothly in West Indies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

India went to the Caribbean with a new top order, an uncapped stumper, and a rookie pace attack for the two-Test series.

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Babar Azam has returned to lead Pakistan's Test cricket team after Shan Masood was axed from the role.

India's T20 explosive squad ready to crush West Indies

India's T20 explosive squad ready to crush West Indies

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

India again firm favourites, T20 series to provide ideal platform to youngsters

West Indies face uphill task

West Indies face uphill task

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Centuries by Graeme Smith, Ashwell Prince and AB de Villiers put South Africa in a commanding position in the deciding third Test against West Indies on Friday.

Schedule: Tri-series in West Indies

Schedule: Tri-series in West Indies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

West Indies host India and Sri Lanka in an ODI triangular tournament from June 28-July 11, 2013.

West Indies brace for Ashwin's spin attack on Day 5

West Indies brace for Ashwin's spin attack on Day 5

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Siraj also disclosed that it was India's strategy to bat aggressively in the second innings and set a big target quickly for the home side.

We don't ask for luxury, Hardik slams West Indies board

We don't ask for luxury, Hardik slams West Indies board

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hardik Pandya rued the lack of basic facilities during their stay in Trinidad

West Indies settle contract dispute

West Indies settle contract dispute

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The players have now agreed to sign contracts for the Australia tour subject to negotiations.

WC Qualifier: Afghanistan beat West Indies

WC Qualifier: Afghanistan beat West Indies

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Afghanistan kept their hopes alive for a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 when they defeated the West Indies by three wickets.

Associate membership for Andaman & Nicobar, representative at ICC on agenda at BCCI AGM

Associate membership for Andaman & Nicobar, representative at ICC on agenda at BCCI AGM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai will address several crucial matters, including the grant of associate membership to the Cricket Association of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the appointment of a BCCI representative to the ICC, and the induction of new members to the IPL Governing Council.

Two West Indies women cricketers collapse on field

Two West Indies women cricketers collapse on field

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Two West Indies women cricketers -- Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation -- collapsed briefly on the field in two separate incidents during the second T20 International against Pakistan here and taken to hospital where they were "stable".

India-Afghanistan cricketing bond celebrated at 'Koh-E-Zafar'

India-Afghanistan cricketing bond celebrated at 'Koh-E-Zafar'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Afghanistan Cricket Board hosted 'Koh-E-Zafar' in New Delhi to celebrate the strong cricketing friendship between India and Afghanistan.

West Indies' World Cup hopes take a blow after Dutch loss

West Indies' World Cup hopes take a blow after Dutch loss

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams bludgeoned 174 to set up a 304-run victory for his side in their ODI World Cup Qualifier against the United States.

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for the ODI World Cup.

West Indies postpones Pak ODI series

West Indies postpones Pak ODI series

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has postponed their One-day International series at home against Pakistan, according to reports.

Sir Garfield Sobers leaves behind an unmatched cricket legacy

Sir Garfield Sobers leaves behind an unmatched cricket legacy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Sobers excelled at many sports, including soccer and basketball, but cricket was his passion. His first memories of the sport were of playing in the road or on the beach, aged eight.

West Indies register easy win

West Indies register easy win

Rediff.com15 May 2006

West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 104 runs in the seventh and final ODI to complete a 5-0 series victory.

Pakistan hit by fresh blow as Babar Azam battles fever amid major team shake-Up

Pakistan hit by fresh blow as Babar Azam battles fever amid major team shake-Up

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Babar Azam's fever adds to Pakistan's mounting troubles before the Edgbaston Test, with the PCB overhauling the squad and coaching staff after England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead.

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Seven senior players will not be selected for the home series against South Africa and Pakistan because of a sponsorship dispute.\n

WCL Season 3 Could Set Up Another India-Pakistan Clash

WCL Season 3 Could Set Up Another India-Pakistan Clash

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The third season of the World Championship of Legends will be held in the UAE from October 3 to 18, featuring cricketing legends like Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and David Warner. This marks the tournament's first venture outside the UK, promising high-profile clashes and rekindled international rivalries across Dubai and Sharjah.

Why This England Pacer Retired From Cricket Aged 25

Why This England Pacer Retired From Cricket Aged 25

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

England fast bowler John Turner, 25, has announced his shock retirement from professional cricket, citing a persistent stress fracture and injury record.

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the second Test between India and the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Saturday.