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How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

A look at how India's players fared at the T20 World Cup.

Is cricket moving beyond India? ICC CEO says ...

Is cricket moving beyond India? ICC CEO says ...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta discusses the globalisation of cricket, highlighting India's crucial role and the impressive performances of Associate nations in the T20 World Cup.

UAE stadiums to be at 70% capacity for T20 World Cup

UAE stadiums to be at 70% capacity for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Stadiums in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will operate at 70% of capacity for the Twenty20 World Cup, the organisers said.

ICC signals replacement if Bangladesh skip T20 WC in India

ICC signals replacement if Bangladesh skip T20 WC in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

ICC rejects BCB request, Bangladesh matches to be played in India as schedule

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the grand stage with a jaw-dropping 175 to power India to a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title after a 100-run victory over England in the final in Harare on Friday.

Ishan Kishan Hopes T20 WC Success Inspires Young Cricketers

Ishan Kishan Hopes T20 WC Success Inspires Young Cricketers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Ishan Kishan hopes his impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will inspire young cricketers after finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer in the title-winning campaign.

BCB Chief Hopes For A Miracle From ICC!

BCB Chief Hopes For A Miracle From ICC!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam said he has asked the governing body for time to talk to his government 'for one last time'.

Warner sure to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

Warner sure to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

He said most Australian players would want to play the IPL, which can be held in September-October if T20 World Cup and Asia Cup are postponed.

Smith open to playing IPL if T20 World Cup postponed

Smith open to playing IPL if T20 World Cup postponed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Australia's batting star Steve Smith on Monday said he would be willing to take part in the IPL if the T20 World Cup scheduled in his country for October-November is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The BCCI is eyeing the September-October window for the indefinitely postponed IPL with the T20 World Cup unlikely to take place.

Rohit recounts 'gift' Team India gave Australia at T20 WC

Rohit recounts 'gift' Team India gave Australia at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Rohit slammed 92 runs off just 41 balls, which was laced with eight maximums and seven boundaries in his innings at a strike rate of 224.39

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

India and Pakistan are placed in Group 2 along with World Test Championship winners New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Gilchrist said home conditions would make Australia hard to beat when the World Cup starts next October.

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

From three ducks to T20 WC hero: Gambhir explains faith in Abhishek

From three ducks to T20 WC hero: Gambhir explains faith in Abhishek

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir explains why India backed Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks early in the T20 World Cup, as the opener bounced back with a blazing fifty in the final against New Zealand.

ICC unlikely to shift Bangladesh's T20 WC matches

ICC unlikely to shift Bangladesh's T20 WC matches

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

"The overall security risk for the tournament in India has been assessed as low to moderate, which is consistent with the profile of many major global sporting events," the source said.

Record numbers tune in for ICC T20 WC final

Record numbers tune in for ICC T20 WC final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The high and consistent viewership numbers across the platform showcase the nation's unwavering passion for the sport, regardless of the format.

T20I rankings: Abhishek, Varun retain top spot; Raza topples Saim

T20I rankings: Abhishek, Varun retain top spot; Raza topples Saim

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma continued to stay at the top of the ICC Men's T20I batting charts despite a horrendous run in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Can Jemimah Rodrigues Repeat Her Big-Tournament Heroics?

Can Jemimah Rodrigues Repeat Her Big-Tournament Heroics?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

India's path to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals has become more challenging following a defeat to South Africa.

Gavaskar on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Gavaskar on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar reckons that Dinesh Karthik can play the role of a finisher for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup later this year.

Zimbabwe join India, Pak in T20 World Cup Super 12s

Zimbabwe join India, Pak in T20 World Cup Super 12s

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Zimbabwe join India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands in Group 2 of the Super 12 stage.

New Zealand's T20 World Cup Records

New Zealand's T20 World Cup Records

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

New Zealand have a team capable of winning the T20 World Cup.

'Pakistan are going to suffer'

'Pakistan are going to suffer'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Former India cricketer Madan Lal said that the Pakistan Cricket Board are not doing the right thing at the moment and will suffer the consequences, after Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15.

'MS Dhoni won an era': Raina, Chopra pay heartfelt tribute

'MS Dhoni won an era': Raina, Chopra pay heartfelt tribute

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina, Munaf Patel, and Aakash Chopra extended their birthday greetings to former India captain MS Dhoni as he turned 45. They lauded his inspiring journey from a ticket collector to a trophy-winning captain, highlighting his legacy beyond records and his impact on an entire era of cricket.

Raman: Mature Harmanpreet Leading India's Most Complete Women's Team

Raman: Mature Harmanpreet Leading India's Most Complete Women's Team

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former India coach WV Raman believes the current women's team is the strongest in the country's history and has all the ingredients to win a maiden T20 World Cup, provided the pace attack delivers in key moments.

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.

Bangladesh skipping T20 WC in India is their loss: Azhar

Bangladesh skipping T20 WC in India is their loss: Azhar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin criticised Bangladesh' refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India, calling the security concerns unfounded.

Marsh Says Australia 'Respect Noise' After T20 WC Exit

Marsh Says Australia 'Respect Noise' After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh says team respects criticism after shock T20 World Cup exit, with Cricket Australia set to conduct a forensic review.

'It's A Lie': ICC Denies Bangladesh's Claims Over T20 WC Security

'It's A Lie': ICC Denies Bangladesh's Claims Over T20 WC Security

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'There has been an internal communication from ICC to BCB with regards to security in India. But what Asif Nazrul said is a complete lie.'

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.

T20 World Cup should not be postponed in haste: Misbah

T20 World Cup should not be postponed in haste: Misbah

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The T20 World Cup 2020 scheduled to be held in Australia later this year must not be postponed in haste since the mega-event is the best product to highlight cricket once activities resume in the post-coronavirus world, Pakistan head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq said. Misbah said though logistics is a huge challenge due to the prevailing circumstances, the authorities must deliberate enough before arriving at a decision over the T20 World Cup to be held in October-November this year.

Australia arrive in Pakistan for 3-match T20I series

Australia arrive in Pakistan for 3-match T20I series

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Australia arrive in Pakistan for three-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani said they will push for the upcoming T20 World Cup's 'relocation' to the UAE if India doesn't provide a written assurance that its team, fans and scribes will be granted visas for the event.

Shafali Verma Rises To 6th In T20I Rankings

Shafali Verma Rises To 6th In T20I Rankings

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

India opener Shafali Verma has climbed two places to sixth in the ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings after her half-century against South Africa.

'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.

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.

Back injury puts CSK's Sam Curran out of T20 World Cup

Back injury puts CSK's Sam Curran out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Sam's brother, Tom, has been drafted into England's squad for the World Cup. In addition, Surrey's left-arm seamer Reece Topley has been added as a travelling reserve. Topley will join the England party in due course

What went wrong for India in Women's T20 World Cup final

What went wrong for India in Women's T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney struck the highest scores in ICC Women's T20 World Cup final history as record-breaking Australia secured a famous fifth title on home soil, in Melbourne, on Sunday. A record-breaking attendance for a women's cricket match of 86,174 watched on as Australia downed first-time finalists India by 85 runs at the MCG, with the openers setting the tone for a clinical performance.

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Women's Twenty20 World Cup gets underway when hosts and defending champions Australia meet India in Sydney on Friday and hopes are high that the seventh edition of the tournament will prove transformational for the game.

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Bangladesh continue to be firm on their stand that they will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup.