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Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is now eligible to play for India in senior international cricket, sparking comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and raising questions about fast-tracking his career.

Geopolitical tensions, Iran war impact hotel stocks; analysts cut profit expectations

Geopolitical tensions, Iran war impact hotel stocks; analysts cut profit expectations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face massive financial losses if the ICC's all-powerful governing board decides to penalise them for refusing to play the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

On The Vande Bharat After The World Cup Win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.

ICC Rankings: Jaiswal enters top 5, Kuldeep hits career-best

ICC Rankings: Jaiswal enters top 5, Kuldeep hits career-best

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Yashaswi Jaiswal advance two slots to fifth after notching 175 in the first innings of the New Delhi game while KL Rahul's knocks of 38 and 58 not out lifted him two places to 33rd.

Gulf Strikes Disrupt Cricket: ECB Scraps Abu Dhabi Matches

Gulf Strikes Disrupt Cricket: ECB Scraps Abu Dhabi Matches

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The ECB cancelled the England Lions vs Pakistan Shaheens match in Abu Dhabi and postponed the England Women's training camp after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered missile fire across the Gulf and airspace closures.

Chris Gaffaney-Allahuddien Paleker To Umpire India Vs England T20 World Cup Semi-final

Chris Gaffaney-Allahuddien Paleker To Umpire India Vs England T20 World Cup Semi-final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker will be the two on-field umpires for the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England in Mumbai on Thursday.

'Hardik Is My...' Says Mahieka Sharma

'Hardik Is My...' Says Mahieka Sharma

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

"I am proud of our country... I am proud of our team. They have all done such a phenomenal job. But obviously, he (Hardik Pandya) is my player of the team," said model Mahieka Sharma who walked for Designer Anamika Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.

'Treat Bangladesh, Pakistan The Same As India'

'Treat Bangladesh, Pakistan The Same As India'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Former England captain Nasser Hussain slammed the International Cricket Council for its decision to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup for their refusal to play in India.

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'We need to get a better share of the pie because we were the cash cows for a long time.'

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

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

Will India, Pakistan players shake hands? What Salman said...

Will India, Pakistan players shake hands? What Salman said...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha is non-committal about shaking hands with India before their T20 World Cup match, emphasizing the spirit of the game.

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

T20 World Cup: 'One More Innings Should Be Really Good'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'I have actually, for a few years, been trying to do something like this for my country.'

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Hosts Sanju Samson After T20 World Cup Success

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Hosts Sanju Samson After T20 World Cup Success

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Pinarayi Vijayan hosted Sanju Samson at Cliff House in Thiruvananthapuram, praising his role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph as the cricketer spoke about teamwork and inspiring youngsters from Kerala.

Why Indian Football Team Was Barred From Press Conference Venue

Why Indian Football Team Was Barred From Press Conference Venue

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Indian men's senior football team and their head coach were denied entry to a press conference at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi due to a payment dispute between the Kerala Football Association and the stadium owners.

Gary Kirsten backs Gautam Gambhir's 'no superstar culture' stance

Gary Kirsten backs Gautam Gambhir's 'no superstar culture' stance

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Former India coach Gary Kirsten backed Gautam Gambhir's call to move away from superstar culture, saying India's depth of talent -- driven by the Indian Premier League -- means the team should focus on winning trophies rather than individual milestones.

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Pakistan will tour Bangladesh in March for a three-match ODI series in Dhaka as part of preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin criticises India's team combination and batting order after their 76-run defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning Rinku Singh's No.8 slot and Axar Patel's omission.

From Sanju's Sixes To Allen's Blitz: T20 WC 2026 In Numbers

From Sanju's Sixes To Allen's Blitz: T20 WC 2026 In Numbers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

here are the standout stats and records from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Jay Shah Hails J&K's Ranji Trophy Success as Result of Investment

Jay Shah Hails J&K's Ranji Trophy Success as Result of Investment

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy victory, attributing it to sustained investment in cricket infrastructure in the region.

Mandhana back in top spot in ICC ODI Rankings

Mandhana back in top spot in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pacer Kim Garth and spinner Alana King are up one spot each to be fourth and fifth in the ODI bowling ranking, their highest ever.

Kohli coach urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott!

Kohli coach urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma calls Pakistan's decision to boycott the India clash at the ICC T20 World Cup unfortunate and politically driven.

'Suryakumar Yadav Is an Inspiration for Young Cricketers'

'Suryakumar Yadav Is an Inspiration for Young Cricketers'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Officials of the Goa Cricket Association met India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav at the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi.

India will travel to Colombo for T20 WC match vs Pakistan: Suryakumar

India will travel to Colombo for T20 WC match vs Pakistan: Suryakumar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Our flight is booked, we are going: Suryakumar on India's T20WC match against Pak

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's appeal to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee against hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard under ICC rules, with Scotland kept on standby as a possible replacement team.

T20 World Cup rocked! Pakistan to boycott India clash

T20 World Cup rocked! Pakistan to boycott India clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Pakistan on Sunday announced a boycott of its high-profile men's T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is likely to have repercussions, even as the government cleared the national team's participation in the rest of the global event, starting February 7.

Stranded Windies await flight home after T20 World Cup exit

Stranded Windies await flight home after T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The West Indies cricket team remains stranded in Kolkata due to international airspace restrictions following the T20 World Cup, while South African players also face travel disruptions.

T20 World Cup: Any Doubts About Sanju Being A Match Winner?

T20 World Cup: Any Doubts About Sanju Being A Match Winner?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

When the script of the match was leading towards a sad ending for his team, Sanju Samson played that unhurried knock, exactly what was needed at that moment.

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

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

Stoinis Has 'Absolute Respect' For 'Mentor' Yuvraj

Stoinis Has 'Absolute Respect' For 'Mentor' Yuvraj

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Marcus Stoinis calls Yuvraj Singh a mentor and praises his elegance and power, while Australia look to salvage pride after crashing out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Scotland replace Bangladesh, set to join T20 World Cup in India

Scotland replace Bangladesh, set to join T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Cricket Scotland's chief executive Trudy Lindblade expressed gratitude towards the International Cricket Council for inviting his country to next month's T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh, adding that they are 'preparing to arrive in India immediately'.

T20 World Cup: Sakshi's Epic Jump Has Dhoni In Splits

T20 World Cup: Sakshi's Epic Jump Has Dhoni In Splits

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Sakshi Singh Dhoni's over-the-top excited reaction became a huge hit with the fans on social media during the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

'You can't separate politics from sport'

'You can't separate politics from sport'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Jonty Rhodes reflects on the challenge of keeping politics out of sport as the ICC confirms Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.

Pakistan's players won't be fined for T20 World Cup exit: PCB

Pakistan's players won't be fined for T20 World Cup exit: PCB

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied reports that it fined members of its T20 World Cup squad for failing to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament.

T20 World Cup: 'Sanju Samson's redemption story is incredible'

T20 World Cup: 'Sanju Samson's redemption story is incredible'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Sunil Gavaskar praises Sanju Samson's remarkable transformation in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his match-winning performances after facing earlier setbacks.

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan's government boycotting the men's T20 World Cup match against India, no directive has been issued to the Pakistan Women's A team ahead of their Rising Stars Asia Cup clash with India in Bangkok.

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav says his famous catch to dismiss David Miller in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final changed his life as India created history by defending the title in 2026.

ICC Rankings: Abhishek Topples Head, Jadeja's Reign On

ICC Rankings: Abhishek Topples Head, Jadeja's Reign On

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Jadeja consolidates as world No 1 Test all-rounder, Abhishek Sharma is top ranked T20I batter

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Journalists' Media Applications Rejected

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Journalists' Media Applications Rejected

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked another controversy and this time, it's affecting the media.