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Captain Shahidi Shoulders Afghanistan's Test Hopes Against India

Captain Shahidi Shoulders Afghanistan's Test Hopes Against India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is the batting fulcrum around whom Afghanistan's Test ambitions revolve.

Flower Credits Bhuvneshwar's Big-Match Temperament for RCB's Success

Flower Credits Bhuvneshwar's Big-Match Temperament for RCB's Success

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

RCB head coach Andy Flower says veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's composure in crunch moments was instrumental in the franchise's successful IPL title defence.

ICC Proposes Expansion of World Test Championship to 12 Teams

ICC Proposes Expansion of World Test Championship to 12 Teams

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The ICC is considering expanding the World Test Championship to include Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland, with a proposal to be presented to the Board of Directors.

Why Pakistan Cricket Board Banned Muzarabani Despite No Contract

Why Pakistan Cricket Board Banned Muzarabani Despite No Contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has defended its decision to ban Blessing Muzarabani from the Pakistan Super League for two years, despite admitting that no formal contract was ever sent to the Zimbabwean pacer.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Universal Baby Boss: An Unfolding Fairy Tale

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Universal Baby Boss: An Unfolding Fairy Tale

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

What lies behind Vaibhav's amazing journey over the last couple of years is something beyond mere analysis. By any stretch of imagination, some of the shots he has played seem to remain in the realm of impossibility. Doubtless reams will be written about this and we will still not have a clue, because he would have moved on to newer peaks, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

India to Face Jamaica in Unity Cup Semifinal

India to Face Jamaica in Unity Cup Semifinal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Indian men's national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, a four-nation friendly tournament held in London, marking their return to the UK for international matches after 24 years.

Aussie coach backs aging Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood for 2027 World Cup

Aussie coach backs aging Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood for 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald backs the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, but admitted that Cricket Australia (CA) need to invest in their bodies to set the star pacers up for 2027.

Mohun Bagan Deal Blow To India's Unity Cup Campaign

Mohun Bagan Deal Blow To India's Unity Cup Campaign

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has withdrawn its players from the Indian football team's Unity Cup squad, citing concerns over injury compensation outside the FIFA international window, impacting India's preparations for the tournament.

Why Mohun Bagan Is Refusing To Release Players For Unity Cup

Why Mohun Bagan Is Refusing To Release Players For Unity Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has withdrawn its players from the Indian national team camp for the Unity Cup in London, citing concerns over injuries and lack of compensation from the AIFF outside the FIFA international window.

Why KKR's IPL 2026 Campaign Crashed

Why KKR's IPL 2026 Campaign Crashed

Rediff.com28 May 2026

KKR arrived in IPL 2026 with big signings and high expectations. But instead of another title push, the season unravelled into a frustrating mix of injuries and missed opportunities.

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body named an unchanged team of match officials for the 2026-27 international season following its annual review.

Sanju Samson bags ICC monthly award

Sanju Samson bags ICC monthly award

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

India's Sanju Samson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March following his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup.

Who Will Rule Women's 2026 T20 World Cup? 12 Batters to Watch Out For

Who Will Rule Women's 2026 T20 World Cup? 12 Batters to Watch Out For

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A look at the key batters to watch at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, highlighting their recent form and potential impact on the tournament.

Australia's Mitchell Starc eyes 2027 ODI World Cup

Australia's Mitchell Starc eyes 2027 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc remains driven by the competitive nature of cricket and hopes to extend his 16-year international career for a few more years, he said on Saturday, keeping the door open for a potential appearance at the 2027 World Cup.

SRH gears up for IPL play-offs; preps middle order

SRH gears up for IPL play-offs; preps middle order

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori said the team will continue to monitor its under-tested middle-order ahead of the IPL playoffs even as he credited the side's explosive top-order and disciplined bowling attack for their impressive campaign this season.

Why Australia Is Resting Key Pacers For Pakistan, Bangladesh Tours

Why Australia Is Resting Key Pacers For Pakistan, Bangladesh Tours

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Australia has strategically rested key pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, while 3 uncapped players get call-up for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Zimbabwe, Namibia seal T20 World Cup spot

Zimbabwe, Namibia seal T20 World Cup spot

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Namibia beat Tanzania by 63 runs to become the first team from the African Qualifiers to secure a spot in the next year's T20 World Cup.

Salman Ali Agha considers T20 hiatus to focus on ODI World Cup, WTC cycle

Salman Ali Agha considers T20 hiatus to focus on ODI World Cup, WTC cycle

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Pakistan's T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is considering taking a break from the format to concentrate on the upcoming ODI World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Rediff.com5 May 2026

India retains its top position in the ICC T20I rankings, followed by England and Australia. The rankings consider matches played since May 2025 at 100 per cent and the previous two years at 50 per cent.

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting form has raised questions about his place in India's T20 plans, especially with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon and the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

IPL 2026: KKR Sign Blessing Muzarabani As Mustafizur's Replacement

IPL 2026: KKR Sign Blessing Muzarabani As Mustafizur's Replacement

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, which is scheduled to start on March 28.

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.

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.

Madushanka's last-over hat-trick sinks Zimbabwe

Madushanka's last-over hat-trick sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Madushanka's hat-trick heroics see Sri Lanka hold off hosts Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Pacer Muzarabani Receives Two-Year Ban from PSL for IPL Commitment

Zimbabwean Pacer Muzarabani Receives Two-Year Ban from PSL for IPL Commitment

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Blessing Muzarabani, a Zimbabwean cricketer, has been banned for two years by the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for choosing to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite having a prior agreement with a PSL franchise.

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.

Kirsten's big mission: Revive Sri Lanka for 2027 World Cup

Kirsten's big mission: Revive Sri Lanka for 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

New Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten is focused on preparing the team for the 2027 ODI World Cup, aiming to improve their performance across all formats and identify a balanced squad.

Kumble Warns India: Win Big or Risk T20 World Cup Exit

Kumble Warns India: Win Big or Risk T20 World Cup Exit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Anil Kumble praised West Indies' dominant 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said India must win big against Zimbabwe and West Indies to stay alive in the semi-final race.

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Zimbabwe's departure from the T20 World Cup is on hold after Dubai airport closure amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Zimbabwe humiliates Sri Lanka, bowls them out for 80

Zimbabwe humiliates Sri Lanka, bowls them out for 80

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka ended on the wrong side of history, slumping to their second-lowest T20I total and lowest all-out total by a Test-playing nation against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Harare on Saturday.

'Stupidest team of T20 WC 2026'? Vaughan sparks debate

'Stupidest team of T20 WC 2026'? Vaughan sparks debate

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Former England captain Michael Vaughan suggests that South Africa's victory over the West Indies in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup inadvertently paved the way for India's successful campaign.

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, advocating for 'A' team tours to provide players with more exposure instead.

Kiwi batters pile pain on hapless Zimbabwe

Kiwi batters pile pain on hapless Zimbabwe

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, and Rachin Ravindra all scored 150 and over as New Zealand built up a commanding 476-run lead against hosts Zimbabwe at the end of the second day of the second Test at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday.

Mitchell Marsh seeks IPL redemption after below-par T20 World Cup

Mitchell Marsh seeks IPL redemption after below-par T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is determined to improve his performance in the Indian Premier League for the Lucknow Super Giants, who are currently struggling after a series of defeats.

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

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

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

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

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

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: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India

T20 World Cup: 'First time vs Bumrah': Bennett reacts

T20 World Cup: 'First time vs Bumrah': Bennett reacts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Brian Bennett's valiant 97 not out went in vain as Zimbabwe lost to India in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash. Despite Bennett's heroics, Zimbabwe fell short in their chase of India's massive total.

T20 WC: Markram Hails South Africa's Team Depth

T20 WC: Markram Hails South Africa's Team Depth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Aiden Markram praised South Africa's bowlers and fielders after a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s. The unbeaten Proteas now gear up for a semifinal clash against New Zealand in Kolkata.