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Richardson named new West Indies team manager

Richardson named new West Indies team manager

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Former international batsman Richie Richardson has been named the new West Indies team manager, the West Indies Cricket Board said on Saturday.

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Shakib's star quality leaves West Indies in the shade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Bangladesh's pursuit of West Indies' big total was bold, brash and brilliant. Led first by Tamim Iqbal and then taken up by the in-form talisman Shakib Al Hasan, who also picked up two wickets with his left-arm spin.

India-West Indies ODI Series Averages

India-West Indies ODI Series Averages

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

India-West Indies ODI series averages at the end of the West Indies' tour of India.

I want to score 200 in T20s. I want to break Gayle's record: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

I want to score 200 in T20s. I want to break Gayle's record: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set his sights on rewriting T20 history, saying he wants to score the format's first-ever double century and break Chris Gayle's record highest score of 175 not out.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

How Sooryavanshi's Bold Prediction Came True In IPL 2026

How Sooryavanshi's Bold Prediction Came True In IPL 2026

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a stunning disclosure about how a bold personal goal powered his record-breaking campaign for Rajasthan Royals.

India to play West Indies in opener

India to play West Indies in opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

India will meet West Indies in the opening game of a one-day triangular series to be played in Sri Lanka from July 25 to August 7.

Sammy replaces Gayle as West Indies captain

Sammy replaces Gayle as West Indies captain

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Darren Sammy was handed the task of rebuilding the fortunes of the once-mighty West Indies team when he was named as the new captain on Sunday.

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Pakistan beat West Indies by 196 runs on the fifth day of the second Test on Tuesday to draw their two Test series 1-1. Slow left-armer Abdur Rehman finished with figures of 4-65 as the West Indies, resuming on 130 for five and needing to bat through the day to win the series, were bowled out for 230 before lunch.

Will Rashid play Tests again? Afghanistan coach breaks silence

Will Rashid play Tests again? Afghanistan coach breaks silence

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus discussed the upcoming one-off Test against India, highlighting the crucial role of spin bowling on the Mullanpur pitch. He also confirmed star spinner Rashid Khan's absence due to a long-standing back problem and workload management.

T20: West Indies beat Australia

T20: West Indies beat Australia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

Xavier Marshall hit a sparkling 36 in 15 balls as West Indies beat Australia in a reduced Twenty20 International on Friday. West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo came in and made 28 in 15 balls including a six to win the match with 11 balls remaining.

Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket, IPL to pursue new opportunities

Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket, IPL to pursue new opportunities

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) to pursue new opportunities and play more cricket. The 35-year-old represented India in 12 ODIs and nine T20Is and played for multiple IPL teams.

Australian Dyson named West Indies coach

Australian Dyson named West Indies coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

The 53-year-old Dyson, who played 30 Tests and 29 one-dayers between 1977 and 1984, coached Sri Lanka for nearly two years from 2003.

World T20: Minnows Afghanistan stun West Indies

World T20: Minnows Afghanistan stun West Indies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Minnows Afghanistan scripted history as they defeated 2012 champions West Indies by six runs in their final group league encounter of the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur to sign off on a memorable note.

Bravo, Sarwan give West Indies hope

Bravo, Sarwan give West Indies hope

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

West Indies closed the fourth day of the first Test on 96 for one having been set a victory target of 437 by Sri Lanka.

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The BCCI medical team examined Deepak Chahar and has suggested that the fast bowler needs some rest

Talks over West Indies players' strike fail

Talks over West Indies players' strike fail

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Talks between the West Indies Cricket Board and the players' union ended after just 23 minutes on Thursday when the board refused to negotiate while the players remained on strike.

West Indies edge B'desh in thriller to sweep series

West Indies edge B'desh in thriller to sweep series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque rued the absence of injured all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.

Tendulkar to miss West Indies Tests

Tendulkar to miss West Indies Tests

Rediff.com23 May 2006

West Indies drop Powell for England tour

West Indies drop Powell for England tour

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

The West Indies dropped fast bowler Daren Powell and all-rounder Ryan Hinds for their two-Test tour of England next month. A statement on the West Indies official website (www.windiescricket.com) said all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was unavailable because he was still recovering after ankle surgery. Three uncapped players, Grenada fast bowler Nelon Pascal, Barbados batsman Dale Richards and Jamaica medium-pacer Andrew Richardson, were named in the 17-man squad.

Australian Dyson fired as West Indies coach

Australian Dyson fired as West Indies coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Australian John Dyson was sacked as coach of West Indies on Thursday. Assistant coach David Williams will lead the team at the Champions Trophy in South Africa next month while former Test spinner Lance Gibbs will serve as manager.

Pakistan v West Indies ODI abandoned

Pakistan v West Indies ODI abandoned

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Umpires Daryl Harper and Aleem Dar called off the match after an early morning inspection of the ground and pitch, which was badly affected by the torrential rain.

West Indies players to boycott Bangladesh series

West Indies players to boycott Bangladesh series

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

West Indies players are to boycott the Test series against Bangladesh due to start on Thursday, the Caribbean team's players' union said in a statement on Tuesday.

Chanderpaul puts West Indies on top

Chanderpaul puts West Indies on top

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Shivnarine Chanderpaul scored his second consecutive century to help the West Indies to a respectable 287 all out on the third day of the fourth and final Test.

West Indies and Chanderpaul battle on

West Indies and Chanderpaul battle on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Shivnarine Chanderpaul led West Indies' fight at Old Trafford on Sunday as England struggled on the fourth day of the third Test to claim the nine wickets needed to wrap up a series win.

Bell fights off improved West Indies

Bell fights off improved West Indies

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Ian Bell was unbeaten on 77 as England reached 296 for 7 on the first day of the third Test against the West Indies.

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Captain Oliver Peake scored a century as Australia beat the West Indies by 22 runs to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup.

New Zealand thrash West Indies

New Zealand thrash West Indies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

New Zealand crushed West Indies by seven wickets in the third one-day international in Wellington on Wednesday. The Kiwis cruised past the West Indian total of 128 with almost 30 overs to spare to level the five-game series at 1-1 with two games to go after the second match was washed out.

Emotional Sammy slams West Indies Cricket Board

Emotional Sammy slams West Indies Cricket Board

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

'People were wondering we would plays this tournament, we had issues with the board, Mark Nicholas called us players with no brain. But all of us came together.'

India's bowling, not batting, remains key concern: Hussain

India's bowling, not batting, remains key concern: Hussain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Nasser Hussain believes the Women's T20 World Cup has arrived at the perfect time for Deepti Sharma and Smriti Mandhana, while warning that India's bowling combination remains the team's biggest concern.

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Guwahati will host the India vs Australia Test match in February, while traditional venues like Mumbai and Kolkata have not been given any games in the 2026-27 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

England scent victory as West Indies wilt

England scent victory as West Indies wilt

Rediff.com18 May 2009

England look set to win the second Test after reducing the West Indies to 115 for 3 in their second innings at close on the fourth day on Sunday. West Indies, who were asked to follow-on, trail by 144 runs with seven wickets remaining and England should wrap up a 2-0 series victory on Monday.

England beat West Indies by 10 wickets

England beat West Indies by 10 wickets

Rediff.com9 May 2009

It is the first time in four years and 14 attempts that England have won the first match of a series and ended a sequence of six drawn Tests at Lord's.

Onions leaves West Indies in a pickle

Onions leaves West Indies in a pickle

Rediff.com7 May 2009

England pace bowler Graham Onions celebrated his Test debut with five for 38 as the West Indies were dismissed for 152 in reply to England's 377 all out on Day 2 of the first Test. After Andrew Strauss enforced the follow-on, West Indies were 39 for two in their second innings, still trailing by 186, when bad light stopped play.

IndiGo Manchester flight returns to Delhi due to airspace curbs

IndiGo Manchester flight returns to Delhi due to airspace curbs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester was forced to return to its origin due to last-minute airspace restrictions related to the ongoing situation in West Asia. The flight was using a leased Boeing 787 aircraft.