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Bangladesh Premier League: Two more officials charged in corruption probe

Bangladesh Premier League: Two more officials charged in corruption probe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Integrity Unit has charged two more Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) officials, Md Abdul Kayum Rashed and Md Amin Khan, with alleged breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, bringing the total number of individuals charged in BPL-linked cases to nine since May.

Shuffle in WTC Standings After Pakistan sanctions

Shuffle in WTC Standings After Pakistan sanctions

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Shuffle in WTC Standings After Pakistan sanctions

WCA 'concerned' by ICC's World Cup format changes without player consultation

WCA 'concerned' by ICC's World Cup format changes without player consultation

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed 'concern' over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to revise the format of next year's 50-over World Cup without consulting the players, stating that such significant changes deserve genuine consultation and transparency.

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar shared his childhood dream of dismissing legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, whom he idolised as 'everybody's hero', during a conversation celebrating Sobers' life and legacy.

Numbers that define an era: Harmanpreet Kaur's historic India captaincy legacy

Numbers that define an era: Harmanpreet Kaur's historic India captaincy legacy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur ended her India captaincy after a historic nine-year tenure, highlighted by the 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, two Asian Games gold medals and record 155 T20I appearances.

Ganguly, Anjum Chopra, Pietersen inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Ganguly, Anjum Chopra, Pietersen inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Former Indian captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra, along with ex-England skipper Kevin Pietersen, have been inducted into the International Cricket Council's prestigious Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Edinburgh, recognising their significant contributions to the sport.

Kagiso Rabada set for late fitness call ahead of Australia Test

Kagiso Rabada set for late fitness call ahead of Australia Test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada is in contention to play in the first Test against Australia, starting Friday, despite a recent hamstring injury, with a final decision expected at the last minute.

Charani retains top T20I bowling spot, Deepti climbs to second

Charani retains top T20I bowling spot, Deepti climbs to second

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian spinner Shree Charani has maintained her top position in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings with a career-best 804 rating points, while compatriot Deepti Sharma has risen four places to second, following their stellar performances in the Women's T20 Asia Cup.

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson eyes India challenge at Asian Games

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson eyes India challenge at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson acknowledges India as the benchmark in white-ball cricket but expresses confidence in his team's ability to challenge them at the Asian Games. He also defended Pakistan's T20 performance, highlighting their improved ranking and series wins, while downplaying captaincy speculation for Sahibzada Farhan.

Zimbabwe excited for home World Cup challenge

Zimbabwe excited for home World Cup challenge

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Zimbabwe is buzzing with excitement to co-host the ODI World Cup next year, marking their return after a 12-year absence. Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza and coach Justin Sammons express enthusiasm for playing on home soil and testing themselves against top teams like India, while also highlighting caution regarding Afghanistan's strong "X-factor" players.

A record 162 and a historic chase: Shai Hope stuns India

A record 162 and a historic chase: Shai Hope stuns India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 162 as West Indies chased 352 to stun India by five wickets, setting a new record for the highest score in a successful ODI chase.

Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize: A Triumph For International Justice

Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize: A Triumph For International Justice

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Navi Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The announcement came as she was in Nuremberg, a symbolic location given her career's focus on international justice. Pillay dedicated the prize to survivors and those working for justice, warning against political attacks on international law and institutions like the ICC. Her extensive career includes roles in the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Court, and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Smriti Mandhana named India captain at last, but has the elevation come too late?

Smriti Mandhana named India captain at last, but has the elevation come too late?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Smriti Mandhana takes over the captaincy of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur's resignation. The article discusses the timing of this elevation for Mandhana, who is considered the country's best batter, and the history of leadership transitions within the team, highlighting potential challenges and the team's aspirations for major tournament victories.

Suryakumar Yadav turns 36: Devisha, BCCI and IPL giants lead birthday wishes

Suryakumar Yadav turns 36: Devisha, BCCI and IPL giants lead birthday wishes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Suryakumar Yadav turned 36 as wife Devisha, BCCI, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings celebrated India's T20 star, highlighting his World Cup triumphs, captaincy and international achievements.

Australia avoid whitewash with DLS victory over South Africa

Australia avoid whitewash with DLS victory over South Africa

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Australia secured a 45-run victory over South Africa via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in Potchefstroom, preventing a whitewash in the three-match one-day international series, with Xavier Bartlett and Adam Zampa leading the bowling attack.

Rohit, Kohli face big test as World Cup 2027 countdown begins

Rohit, Kohli face big test as World Cup 2027 countdown begins

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India's three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting Sunday, is a vital preparatory stage for the ICC World Cup 2027. The series will focus on giving game time to young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and assessing the form of key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who is nearing a significant ODI milestone. The development of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is also a priority. The West Indies team, grappling with recent losses and financial issues, will aim to overcome these challenges and deliver a competitive performance.

Harmanpreet Kaur Redefined Women's Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur Redefined Women's Cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur's career has been defined by landmark innings, record-breaking longevity and milestones that have mirrored the rise of Indian women's cricket.

India Women's Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down

India Women's Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur, India's only World Cup-winning women's cricket captain, has stepped down from her leadership role across all three formats, stating she is now 'ready to play for the love of the game again' after fulfilling her duty as a leader.

Women's Asia Cup T20: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined for Shafali send-off

Women's Asia Cup T20: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined for Shafali send-off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup match against India, after gesturing towards opener Shafali Verma upon her dismissal.

Dressing room leaks: PCB awaits cyber crime report on Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq

Dressing room leaks: PCB awaits cyber crime report on Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Lahore High Court dismissed Muhammad Rizwan's petition challenging notices from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) awaits the NCCIA's forensic report on mobile phones seized from Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq to decide on potential disciplinary action against the players.

Ganguly's ICC Hall of Fame induction draws warm tributes from Sachin, Yuvraj

Ganguly's ICC Hall of Fame induction draws warm tributes from Sachin, Yuvraj

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Tributes continued to pour in for former India captain Sourav Ganguly a day after he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, with batting great Sachin Tendulkar and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulating one of India's most successful captains.

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit closes in on Kohli; Gill stays second

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit closes in on Kohli; Gill stays second

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

England batters Joe Root and Ben Duckett have made significant advancements in the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings following their instrumental performances in England's first ODI series victory over India since 2018.

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Sri Lanka, to face Pakistan in final

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Ishan Kishan's explosive unbeaten 80 and Jasprit Bumrah's two wicket burst were instrumental in guiding India to a 124-run win over Sri Lanka in the Asian Games men's cricket semifinal on Thursday.

Naruka And Dhaliwal Secure Bronze In Asian Games Mixed Skeet

Naruka And Dhaliwal Secure Bronze In Asian Games Mixed Skeet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian shooters Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal clinched a bronze medal in the mixed team skeet event at the Asian Games, contributing to India's growing medal tally in shooting.

Haris Rauf: 'I am trying to put my name forward for the Sri Lanka series'

Haris Rauf: 'I am trying to put my name forward for the Sri Lanka series'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has expressed his strong desire to play Test cricket, aiming for a spot in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, as the team grapples with significant struggles in its pace department.

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification criteria for cricket's return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028. The Indian men's team needs to be Asia's highest-ranked in T20Is by end of 2026, while women's teams will qualify based on continental performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Why Gavaskar was disappointed with Rohit's 92

Why Gavaskar was disappointed with Rohit's 92

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment over Rohit Sharma missing a century against West Indies, wishing for Rohit to achieve more ODI hundreds than his age by the time he retires. Gavaskar also highlighted a significant shift in Rohit's batting approach since the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he now prioritizes preserving his wicket and converting starts into big scores, benefiting the team's scoring rate and shielding him from criticism.

Shah Hails Indian Women's Cricket Team For Asian Games Gold

Shah Hails Indian Women's Cricket Team For Asian Games Gold

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games. Shah praised their "bedazzling" performance and "unmatched cricketing prowess" after they defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final held in Japan.

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor breaks Sachin Tendulkar's ODI longevity record

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor breaks Sachin Tendulkar's ODI longevity record

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Zimbabwean cricketer Brendan Taylor has surpassed India's Sachin Tendulkar as the longest-serving one-day international player, with his ODI career now spanning 22 years and four months. Taylor, who previously retired and served a ban, returned to play for Zimbabwe ahead of the 2026 ODI World Cup.

Smriti Mandhana breaks records, climbs T20I rankings

Smriti Mandhana breaks records, climbs T20I rankings

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

India opener Smriti Mandhana has significantly strengthened her position in the ICC T20I rankings, moving closer to the top four after a remarkable 124 against Hong Kong, China.

Indian Boxers Suffer Pre-Quarterfinal Exits At Asian Games

Indian Boxers Suffer Pre-Quarterfinal Exits At Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary lost her pre-quarterfinal bout in the women's 51kg category at the Asian Games to Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova. Separately, Sumit was forced to concede his men's 70kg pre-quarterfinal due to a knee injury, despite leading.

ICC Revamps Cricket World Cups: Super 7 for ODI WC, Super 10 for T20 WC

ICC Revamps Cricket World Cups: Super 7 for ODI WC, Super 10 for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The International Cricket Council has announced significant format changes for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup, aiming to increase competitiveness and consequence in both tournaments. The 2027 ODI World Cup will feature a Super Series and Super 7 stage, while the 2028 T20 World Cup will introduce a Super 10 stage after the group phase.

Government interference costs Sri Lanka Women's Champions Trophy hosting

Government interference costs Sri Lanka Women's Champions Trophy hosting

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has withdrawn Sri Lanka's hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027, citing government interference in Sri Lanka Cricket's administration. This decision, stemming from the presence of a government-appointed Transformation Committee, could also jeopardise the Sri Lankan women's team's participation and will have financial implications for the board.

'Not backing out': Sri Lanka battles to save Champions Trophy

'Not backing out': Sri Lanka battles to save Champions Trophy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka's interim cricket board is committed to fundamental reforms to ensure the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027 remains in the country. This comes amidst speculation that the ICC might relocate the event due to government interference in the sport's administration, with the ICC having previously indicated a search for alternative venues.

Gill in ICC Player of the Month Award race: Who are the contenders?

Gill in ICC Player of the Month Award race: Who are the contenders?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India captain Shubman Gill, Bangladesh all-rounder Mossadek Hossain, and New Zealand pacer Nathan Smith have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for June 2026, recognising their exceptional performances across various formats.

Hemash And Sachin Progress To Round Of 32 In Asian Games Fencing

Hemash And Sachin Progress To Round Of 32 In Asian Games Fencing

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian fencers Hemash Sanasam and Sachin have successfully advanced to the round of 32 in the men's foil individual event at the Asian Games, despite a mixed performance in their respective pools. They will now face Kazakh opponents in the next stage.

Hardik Pandya hit by fresh injury blow as New Zealand return slips away

Hardik Pandya hit by fresh injury blow as New Zealand return slips away

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Hardik Pandya's comeback has suffered another setback after a fresh right-shin injury, ruling him out of New Zealand tour and forcing the all-rounder into another rehabilitation phase.

Jordan Hermann Blazes 150 on ODI Debut, Equals World Record

Jordan Hermann Blazes 150 on ODI Debut, Equals World Record

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

South African opener Jordan Hermann smashed an unbeaten 150 runs off just 126 balls on his One Day International (ODI) debut against Namibia, equalling the world record for the highest score by a batter on ODI debut.

Axar Patel Breaks Into Top-10 Of ICC ODI Rankings For All-Rounders

Axar Patel Breaks Into Top-10 Of ICC ODI Rankings For All-Rounders

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has surged into the top 10 of the ICC ODI rankings for all-rounders, reaching ninth position following his impressive performance against England.

ICC unveils major rule to help mothers return to cricket

ICC unveils major rule to help mothers return to cricket

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

The 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' for female cricketers, outline a six 'R's framework: Ready, Review, Restore, Recondition, Return and Refine.