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Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Following Pakistan's defeat to India in a T20 World Cup match, former players are calling for significant changes in the team, including the removal of Babar Azam and other senior players.

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

England snatch victory from New Zealand's grasp in thriller

England snatch victory from New Zealand's grasp in thriller

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

All New Zealand batters got starts but couldn't go on to capitalise on them. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid got two wickets a piece for England.

T20 WC: Pakistan's India boycott triggers ICC wrath

T20 WC: Pakistan's India boycott triggers ICC wrath

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday warned the Pakistan Cricket Board's reported position of "selective participation" in the Men's T20 World Cup could have far-reaching consequences for the PCB and the global cricket ecosystem.

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.com17 Feb 2026

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.

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.

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to victory against USA

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to victory against USA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sahibzada Farhan's explosive half-century and a clinical showing by the spinners lifted Pakistan to a convincing 32-run win over the United States of America.

T20 World Cup: Babar, Afridi to face the axe after India debacle

T20 World Cup: Babar, Afridi to face the axe after India debacle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Pakistan is set to drop senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi from their next T20 World Cup match against Namibia after the duo's failure to come good in the high-stakes game against India in Colombo, a reliable source in the team management said on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The spotlight is on mystery spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Usman Tariq, who could exploit the Premadasa Stadium's testing pitch during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan boycott drama: Netherlands eye big opening upset

T20 World Cup: Pakistan boycott drama: Netherlands eye big opening upset

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Netherlands opener Max O'Dowd says his team is focused on winning its T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan, unconcerned by any perceived pressure on the Pakistani side.

T20 World Cup: Bennett, pacers help Zimbabwe rout Oman

T20 World Cup: Bennett, pacers help Zimbabwe rout Oman

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Bennet, bowlers power Zimbabwe to eight-wicket win over Oman

Pramod Madushan replaces Malinga in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad

Pramod Madushan replaces Malinga in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council has confirmed pacer Pramod Madushan as the replacement for Sri Lanka quick Eshan Malinga, who was ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil after dislocating his shoulder against England last week.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Pakistan will be looking to avenge the defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup when they clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Now that the suspense is over, India batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday said the team is excited for the high-pressure game against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on February 15.

T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma switches gears, ready to rescue India anytime

T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma switches gears, ready to rescue India anytime

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Tilak Varma says he is ready to play a cautious, anchoring role alongside Suryakumar Yadav in the T20 World Cup if the situation demands, and confirms Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for the upcoming match against Namibia.

T20 World Cup: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh out of Ireland match with injury

T20 World Cup: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh out of Ireland match with injury

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Travis Head was named as Australia's captain against Ireland, while left-hander Matt Renshaw made his T20 World Cup debut.

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.

Sri Lanka recovers bodies of 80 Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Sri Lanka recovers bodies of 80 Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors from a sinking naval ship off the southern coast, while also recovering several bodies. The incident occurred outside Sri Lankan waters but within its search and rescue zone.

'First after WWII': US submarine sinks Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

'First after WWII': US submarine sinks Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

At least 101 people are missing and 78 are injured after a suspected submarine attack on an Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka's southern coast on Wednesday, Reuters quoted sources in Sri Lanka's Navy and defence ministry as saying.

T20 World Cup: Maharoof calls for 'hard decisions' after Sri Lanka's poor show

T20 World Cup: Maharoof calls for 'hard decisions' after Sri Lanka's poor show

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Calling for "hard decisions", former all-rounder Farveez Maharoof came down heavily on the team management and players, terming the side's performance 'hurtful' and 'shameful.'

'India rocked...' Tendulkar impressed by Pak drubbing

'India rocked...' Tendulkar impressed by Pak drubbing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

"India rocked it": Sachin Tendulkar after Men in Blue's emphatic win over Pakistan in T20 WC

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Australia, despite missing key pacers, are overwhelming favorites against Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener.

T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan deciding to boycott their group stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources have said that that the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for the match as per ICC protocol and wait for the match referee to call off the match.

T20 World Cup semifinal: England back struggling Buttler to fire vs India

T20 World Cup semifinal: England back struggling Buttler to fire vs India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

England are relying on Jos Buttler to rediscover his form and deliver a match-winning performance against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, despite his recent struggles in ICC events.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

T20 WC: No India-Pak clash? ICC stares at massive losses

T20 WC: No India-Pak clash? ICC stares at massive losses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

An India-Pakistan fixture in an ICC event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering 'USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore', as per some estimates and the absence of the cash-cow fixture from the upcoming T20 World Cup is certain to cause heavy losses to all stakeholders.

T20 World Cup: PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott

T20 World Cup: PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board was on Monday tight-lipped about its government's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India.

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck in T20 World Cup.

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: Abhishek's Six-Hitting Show Lights Up India Nets

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: Abhishek's Six-Hitting Show Lights Up India Nets

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India's cricket team intensifies spin practice, with Abhishek Sharma leading the charge, as they prepare for Wednesday's T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands.

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan emphasizes team goals over individual records in the T20 World Cup, dismissing concerns about facing England's Jofra Archer and focusing on contributing to Pakistan's success.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka face tricky opener vs unpredictable Ireland

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka face tricky opener vs unpredictable Ireland

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka didn't have the best of preparations for the T20 showpiece as they were whitewashed 0-3 by England in a home T20 series. Ireland will be led by veteran Paul Stirling and feature key players like Harry Tector and Josh Little.

T20 World Cup: 3 Players Crucial To India's Super 8 Push

T20 World Cup: 3 Players Crucial To India's Super 8 Push

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Sanjay Bangar names Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah as key to India's Super 8 campaign in the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Ganguly feels India will tackle Usman Tariq threat

T20 World Cup: Ganguly feels India will tackle Usman Tariq threat

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Usman Tariq just a regular off-spinner, Indian batters shouldn't have any problems: Ganguly

T20 World Cup: Injury scare in nets: Kishan limps off after Bumrah yorker

T20 World Cup: Injury scare in nets: Kishan limps off after Bumrah yorker

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Ishan Kishan displayed the menacing form he has shown of late in the India nets on Wednesday until being hit by a sharp Jasprit Bumrah yorker.

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

In this rivalry, numbers fade and national pride takes centre stage.

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: 'We Have Edge Over Them'

T20 World Cup: India Vs Pakistan: 'We Have Edge Over Them'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Varun Chakravarthy expresses confidence in India's spin attack ahead of Sunday's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan.

T20 World Cup: My story similar to M S Dhoni: Pakistan's Tariq Usman

T20 World Cup: My story similar to M S Dhoni: Pakistan's Tariq Usman

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq has no qualms in admitting that he returned to cricket after getting inspired by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

'Only Hype, No Contest': India Hammer Pakistan Again

'Only Hype, No Contest': India Hammer Pakistan Again

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

India hammer Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup as Manjrekar, Dhawan, Vaughan and others react to the Men in Blue's commanding 8-1 record in ICC clashes.