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T20 World Cup: 'Fearless Abhishek Amazing To Watch'

T20 World Cup: 'Fearless Abhishek Amazing To Watch'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma has proved to be unstoppable with the bat for India in T20 Internationals, hitting 1297 runs in 33 matches at a strike rate of 194.74.

Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc is once again giving husband goals to all the men out there.

McCullum: Ashes Win in Australia Will Define England

McCullum: Ashes Win in Australia Will Define England

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'It is the biggest stage and it is the brightest lights. It is a series that could define teams, the people and players within it.'

Afridi, Gillespie question ICC over Bangladesh T20 WC call

Afridi, Gillespie question ICC over Bangladesh T20 WC call

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie and ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi criticise the ICC for double standards after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the T20 World Cup over security concerns.

Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.

BCCI Central Contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; Gill in Grade A

BCCI Central Contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; Gill in Grade A

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The BCCI has introduced a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category has been discontinued.

T20 World Cup: We are ready to face India: Pakistan pacer Salman

T20 World Cup: We are ready to face India: Pakistan pacer Salman

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan's cricket team is preparing for the T20 World Cup, including a potential match against India, pending government approval.

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain.

T20 World Cup: 'I couldn't win last time... today I did': Bumrah recalls heartbreak

T20 World Cup: 'I couldn't win last time... today I did': Bumrah recalls heartbreak

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, finding redemption after the painful loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the same venue.

Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Steve Smith becomes the most expensive player in Pakistan Super League history after being signed by Sialkot Stallions for PKR 14 crore.

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan are representatives of a new generation, unfazed by pace, bounce, or any bowler.

T20 World Cup: 'No need to panic': Head after Aussie collapse

T20 World Cup: 'No need to panic': Head after Aussie collapse

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Australia were dealt an early blow in their quest to reach the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after the depleted former champions crashed to a 23-run defeat by Zimbabwe in Colombo on Friday.

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins says his injury-forced withdrawal from the T20 World Cup was also driven by a desire to be completely fit for the upcoming Test season.

Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena Opens in Lakhimpur

Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena Opens in Lakhimpur

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain was honoured with a stadium named after her in Lakhimpur, Assam.

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

From travelling in unreserved coaches to cusp of history, Indian women's cricket set to turn a page

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

T20 World Cup: Nissanka's Chase Masterclass: A Century To Remember!

T20 World Cup: Nissanka's Chase Masterclass: A Century To Remember!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pathum Nissanka's 52-ball hundred was the first century of this year's T20 World Cup and it could not have come at a better time for Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan says lack of regular matches against top teams hurt their T20 World Cup campaign after close defeats to New Zealand and South Africa left them on the brink.

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.

Australia's BIG reveal ahead of Ashes

Australia's BIG reveal ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Cummins is also unlikely to feature in the first Ashes Test, starting November 21 in Perth, and in that scenario former skipper Smith will captain Australia.

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

T20 World Cup: Raza wants Zimbabwe to trust momentum and keep going

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on Monday said that his side's upset win over Australia would count for nothing if they slip up in the next two matches of the T20 World Cup, and the focus is on staying grounded after the giant-killing act.

T20 World Cup: 'USA not underdogs anymore; ready for India'

T20 World Cup: 'USA not underdogs anymore; ready for India'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

USA vice-captain Jasdeep Singh says the team is no longer an underdog and is ready to face India in the T20 World Cup.

'They have given their life to Indian cricket'

'They have given their life to Indian cricket'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Dhumal believes 'Ro-Ko' is here to stay in the 50-over format and also appreciated Hitman Rohit's batting masterclass in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Australia, during which he was awarded the Player of the Series.

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra keen to emulate his idol in T20 WC

Sooryavanshi, Chouhan, Patel in ICC U-19 World Cup team

Sooryavanshi, Chouhan, Patel in ICC U-19 World Cup team

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kanishk Chouhan, and Henil Patel have been named in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament after India's record-extending sixth title win.

T20 WC Super 8s: Kettleborough Returns For Big India Game

T20 WC Super 8s: Kettleborough Returns For Big India Game

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

ICC have announced the list of officials for the Super 8s, starting with New Zealand-Pakistan duel in Group 2 on Saturday, February 21.

'Rest in peace Test cricket': Harbhajan slams Eden Gardens pitch

'Rest in peace Test cricket': Harbhajan slams Eden Gardens pitch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Calling it "the destruction of Test cricket", former India spinner Harbhajan Singh says under-prepared and excessively bowler-friendly surfaces like the one used at Eden Gardens, prevent the genuine development of players.

Aussie legend Damien Martyn hospitalised, in coma

Aussie legend Damien Martyn hospitalised, in coma

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been hospitalised and put into an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis, according to cricket.com.au, quoting the Australian Associated Press (AAP).

Another cricket tragedy: Teen killed in Phil Hughes-like hit

Another cricket tragedy: Teen killed in Phil Hughes-like hit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Australian cricket was rocked on Thursday by the death of a teenage player hit by a ball during training at his Melbourne club.

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes Test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav-led India have sought permission for families to travel during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, but sources say the BCCI has declined the request.

'Beating Pakistan Doesn't Feel Special Anymore'

'Beating Pakistan Doesn't Feel Special Anymore'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'India-Pakistan match, if it does not happen, no big deal. Honestly, for a long time now, the actual game has never lived up to the hype and the drama we built up before the match.'

T20 World Cup Final: 5 Match Ups To Watch Out For

T20 World Cup Final: 5 Match Ups To Watch Out For

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A preview of the key player battles that could determine the outcome of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, highlighting individual matchups and their potential impact on the game.

In-Form Australia Head to Adelaide With Selection Dilemma

In-Form Australia Head to Adelaide With Selection Dilemma

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Australia may opt to continue with a four-prong pace attack at Adelaide and even add another part-time seamer in all-rounder Beau Webster, who could replace batter Josh Inglis in the lower middle order.

Why Babar flopped in Big Bash League

Why Babar flopped in Big Bash League

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Babar Azam's first Big Bash League stint ended early as the Pakistan star returned home before Sydney Sixers' eliminator after an underwhelming season.

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Form and familiarity favour India in T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka could be the last for several senior stars. From Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Nabi, here are veterans who may be playing their final T20 WC.

Windies flair up against Zimbabwe grit in Super 8s clash

Windies flair up against Zimbabwe grit in Super 8s clash

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The West Indies and Zimbabwe, both undefeated in the first round, will clash in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight match. The West Indies' power-hitting prowess will be tested against Zimbabwe's resilience and all-round strength.