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Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Netherlands cricket team is excited to play against India in their final T20 World Cup league fixture at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

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.com6 days ago

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.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Is Abhishek Sharma struggling to cope with the expectations of playing in a World Cup in front of home fans?

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com5 days ago

Australia host the next T20 World Cup in 2028 but will be eyeing a bigger prize a few months before that when cricket is reintroduced to the Olympics in LA.

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team on their victory over Pakistan at the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup2026. A proud moment for the nation.'

When India Flopped At T20 World Cups!

When India Flopped At T20 World Cups!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Entering most ICC events, especially T20 World Cups, as pre-tournament favourites, India could not break free from that prison of expectations on a number of occasions despite being armed with star power and depth.

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

Rediff.com1 hour ago

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table.

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

MLS Eyes Defining Year Amid World Cup, Messi Mania

Rediff.com3 days ago

MLS enters its 31st season amid World Cup buzz and Lionel Messi's impact, with Don Garber calling it a defining moment for the league's future.

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former champions Australia are set to conduct a thorough review of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after failing to progress beyond the group stage.

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, an avid cricket fan, had a memorable fan boy moment as he carried the ICC T20 World Cup alongside his childhood idol Sunil Gavaskar.

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sanjay Manjrekar: ' It's unbecoming of a nation like ours. Either play properly within the spirit of the game or don't play at all.'

T20 World Cup: Daren Sammy explains Zimbabwe's stunning rise

T20 World Cup: Daren Sammy explains Zimbabwe's stunning rise

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes Zimbabwe's unexpected success in the T20 World Cup was driven by the motivation of being underestimated and grouped with higher-ranked teams.

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fever drives record-breaking views

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fever drives record-breaking views

Rediff.com3 days ago

The India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on JioHotstar achieved record-breaking digital reach and consumption, surpassing previous records for ICC events.

T20 World Cup: Massive rise in digital viewership

T20 World Cup: Massive rise in digital viewership

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reported a significant increase in video views across its digital platforms during the initial matches of the T20 World Cup, driven by growth in viewership from countries like Nepal, UAE, and USA.

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com2 hours ago

ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

Rediff.com13 hours ago

David Miller's explosive innings not only showcased his exceptional finishing skills but also equaled David Warner's record for the most runs scored against India in T20 World Cups.

'There Is Pressure': Surya On Home World Cup Expectations

'There Is Pressure': Surya On Home World Cup Expectations

Rediff.com2 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav admits pressure of playing T20 World Cup 2026 at home but says India are staying present ahead of Super 8 clash vs South Africa.

T20 World Cup: 'Ishan-Abhishek issue India must fix fast'

T20 World Cup: 'Ishan-Abhishek issue India must fix fast'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has raised concerns about the performance of India's opening batsmen, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, in the T20 World Cup, particularly their struggles against off-spin. Their difficulties could impact India's chances as they navigate the Super Eight stage and face upcoming challenges.

T20 World Cup: 'Why Is Axar Sitting Out?'

T20 World Cup: 'Why Is Axar Sitting Out?'

Rediff.com19 hours ago

India's loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8s has sparked outrage among fans, who are questioning Coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to bench Axar Patel in favour of Washington Sundar.

How U-19 World Cup glory sealed India's global dominance

How U-19 World Cup glory sealed India's global dominance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

India's U-19 World Cup triumph completes historic ICC sweep

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Equals Ashish Nehra's Record!

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Equals Ashish Nehra's Record!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma falls for another duck in tournament

Zimbabwe Stuns Aus, Could India Lift T20 World Cup?

Zimbabwe Stuns Aus, Could India Lift T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

In both 2007 (the inaugural T20 World Cup) and 1983 (Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs on June 9, 1983), India went on to lift the trophy after Zimbabwe defeated Australia in these major tournaments.

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A look at India's 5 best victories against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.

Mumbai, Ideal Venue To Kick Off T20 World Cup

Mumbai, Ideal Venue To Kick Off T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Indian cricket is entering the T20 World Cup inspired not just by its legends, but by a fearless new generation that is already winning World Cups.

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jonathan Trott, after concluding his tenure as Afghanistan coach, expresses his desire to coach the England cricket team, a role he would cherish.

After 50-over World Cup triumph India women eye T20 crown

After 50-over World Cup triumph India women eye T20 crown

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian women's cricket team, buoyed by their recent success, is focused on achieving consistent performance and dominating world cricket, with a particular emphasis on the upcoming T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar dedicates win to India

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar dedicates win to India

Rediff.com7 days ago

India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country.

Pakistan rout exposes Australia's T20 World Cup worries

Pakistan rout exposes Australia's T20 World Cup worries

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia's 3-0 T20I whitewash by Pakistan has underlined the world champions' World Cup concerns, with Josh Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for the early matches, Pat Cummins admits.

Aamir Kaleem: Oldest player in T20 World Cup history

Aamir Kaleem: Oldest player in T20 World Cup history

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Oman's Aamir Kaleem has become the oldest player to feature in a Twenty20 World Cup, surpassing Ryan Campbell's record. Despite the milestone, Kaleem remains focused on contributing to his team's success and advocating for more opportunities for associate nations to compete against full-member teams.

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tensions flared in the dugout as Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha was seen in a heated exchange with head coach Mike Hesson during their must-win T20 World Cup clash against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com5 days ago

Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.

T20 World Cup: Amir Can't Stop Laughing

T20 World Cup: Amir Can't Stop Laughing

Rediff.com8 hours ago

'Kya bana diya hai mujhe? Allah maaf kare.'

T20 World Cup: 'Any team can beat anyone now'

T20 World Cup: 'Any team can beat anyone now'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan welcomes the expansion of the T20 World Cup, highlighting the opportunities it creates for players from more countries to showcase their talent.

No World Cup distraction for Team India

No World Cup distraction for Team India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'We are fully focused on this series. Every series is important. Individually for these players, there's a lot at stake.'

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

Rediff.com5 days ago

Afghanistan and Canada, already out of contention, are set to clash in their final T20 World Cup match, both eager to secure a morale-boosting victory.

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian side lacked the aura that defined its past teams at ICC World Cups.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.

T20 World Cup: Rashid hails Trott for transforming Afghanistan

T20 World Cup: Rashid hails Trott for transforming Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott for his significant contribution to the team's progress and elevated standards. Khan also discussed the team's future and the upcoming World Cup.