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Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.

IPL 2026: 'Narine Can Replace Rahane As KKR Captain'

IPL 2026: 'Narine Can Replace Rahane As KKR Captain'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2026 campaign continues to falter after a defeat to Gujarat Titans, placing Captain Ajinkya Rahan and Coach Abhishek Nayar under increased scrutiny.

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron praised Abhishek Sharma's maturity and cricketing mind after his unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Aaron also highlighted the skills of pacers Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga.

'You Won't Find A Match To This Indian Team'

'You Won't Find A Match To This Indian Team'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'It felt like the game was over before it even started.'

ICC Arranges Flights For Teams Stranded In India

ICC Arranges Flights For Teams Stranded In India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Amid West Asia crisis, England, South Africa and West Indies to depart over the weekend.

'Dar displeased with unrestrained power enjoyed by coach Hesson'

'Dar displeased with unrestrained power enjoyed by coach Hesson'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Aleem Dar, a senior member of the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee, has resigned following the national team's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, citing disagreements over team selection and the head coach's influence.

Debutant shines as SA stun NZ; level series

Debutant shines as SA stun NZ; level series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

South Africa defeated New Zealand by 19 runs in the fourth T20I to level the five-match series 2-2. Connor Esterhuizen's half-century earned him Player of the Match.

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson admits the pressure of securing a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad led to poor performance in the preceding series against New Zealand. He has since found form, crediting a return to basics and support from loved ones.

T20 World Cup final: Airfares skyrocket as fans rush to Ahmedabad

T20 World Cup final: Airfares skyrocket as fans rush to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment despite a win against Sri Lanka, with captain Salman Agha citing batting failures and dew as contributing factors. Sahibzada Farhan's century was not enough to secure a semifinal spot as New Zealand qualified on net run rate.

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite T20 World Cup exit

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

England head coach Brendon McCullum said he intends to continue in the role despite his side's exit from the T20 World Cup following a sevenrun defeat to India in the semi-finals.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Tipped To Lead Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Tipped To Lead Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Ishan Kishan is reportedly the leading candidate to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 if regular skipper Pat Cummins fails to recover from a lumbar stress injury.

Critics Silenced! Abhishek's 18-Ball Fifty in T20 World Cup Final

Critics Silenced! Abhishek's 18-Ball Fifty in T20 World Cup Final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma played a memorable innings in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final, smashing a half-century in just 18 balls, providing India with early momentum.

IPL 2026 MI vs KKR: After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold

IPL 2026 MI vs KKR: After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Rohit Sharma produced a match-defining half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday to underline that his appetite for runs remains as strong as ever.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs DC: Delhi Capitals revive playoff hopes with thrilling win over Punjab Kings

IPL 2026, PBKS vs DC: Delhi Capitals revive playoff hopes with thrilling win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller powered Delhi Capitals to a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings and kept their slim playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

Matthew Hayden Slams GT's 'Horror' Show After 99-Run Loss to MI

Matthew Hayden Slams GT's 'Horror' Show After 99-Run Loss to MI

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden criticised the team's performance after their 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians in the IPL, citing a poor batting display and ineffective death bowling as key factors in the loss.

IPL 2026: CSK vs PBKS: Mumbai Boys Shine in Chennai

IPL 2026: CSK vs PBKS: Mumbai Boys Shine in Chennai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Mumbai cricketers stole the spotlight in a thrilling IPL 2026 match, as Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube shone for Chennai Super Kings, while Shreyas Iyer guided Punjab Kings to victory.

Team India takes trophy to Hanuman temple after T20 World Cup win

Team India takes trophy to Hanuman temple after T20 World Cup win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

After their T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, including coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, visited the Hanuman Tekri Temple in Ahmedabad to offer prayers and celebrate their win.

IPL 2026: RCB's Winning Start: The Men Who Mattered

IPL 2026: RCB's Winning Start: The Men Who Mattered

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Even the great Kohli could only watch in pure admiration as Devedutt Padikkal set the stage on fire to power RCB to an emphatic victory.

'Rohit achieved incredible things for Indian cricket'

'Rohit achieved incredible things for Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma first wore the ODI captaincy armband in 2017 and led India in 56 ODIs, winning a stunning 42, while losing just 12.

HISTORIC! INDIA FIRST TEAM TO WIN BACK TO BACK T20 WORLD CUPS

HISTORIC! INDIA FIRST TEAM TO WIN BACK TO BACK T20 WORLD CUPS

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performances propelled India to a record-breaking total against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final

T20 WC: Markram Hails South Africa's Team Depth

T20 WC: Markram Hails South Africa's Team Depth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Aiden Markram praised South Africa's bowlers and fielders after a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s. The unbeaten Proteas now gear up for a semifinal clash against New Zealand in Kolkata.

IPL 2026: Big boost for MI: Santner arrives before DC game

IPL 2026: Big boost for MI: Santner arrives before DC game

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

New Zealand T20I captain Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians squad in New Delhi, strengthening the team ahead of their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.

New Zealand Crush Zimbabwe, Record Biggest Test Win

New Zealand Crush Zimbabwe, Record Biggest Test Win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

New Zealand completed their biggest win in Test cricket with a crushing innings and 359-run victory over Zimbabwe to clinch the series 2-0 in Bulawayo on Saturday.

Mohammed Shami opens up about retirement, questions India snub

Mohammed Shami opens up about retirement, questions India snub

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Mohammed Shami says he will retire only when "bored", questions India snub and lack of clarity after strong domestic form and return to fitness.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Mumbai duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'90-0 vs 3-40': Santner reveals what went wrong

'90-0 vs 3-40': Santner reveals what went wrong

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's dominance in the World Cup final, citing their explosive start and the difficulty of chasing a large total in Indian conditions. He admitted New Zealand were underdogs and needed everything to go their way, but India's batting performance proved too strong.

KKR Wary of Eden Gardens Pitch Conditions Ahead of Home Games

KKR Wary of Eden Gardens Pitch Conditions Ahead of Home Games

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are facing concerns about the pitch conditions at Eden Gardens as they prepare for their first home game of the IPL season. Despite a complete overhaul in coaching staff and squad, the team's think-tank and head coach Abhishek Nayar have expressed unease about the surfaces, which may not suit their spin strengths.

Gambhir visits Kamakhya Temple ahead of 3rd T20I

Gambhir visits Kamakhya Temple ahead of 3rd T20I

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Gambhir, who has been on a temple run since becoming India's Head Coach in 2024, also visited Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple on January 16.

Rahul Dravid credits Team India's success to talent, infrastructure, fans

Rahul Dravid credits Team India's success to talent, infrastructure, fans

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Former India captain Rahul Dravid attributes the nation's recent cricketing success to the realisation of its immense potential, supported by strong infrastructure, talented players, and passionate fans.

Can Pakistan dent New Zealand's World Cup hopes?

Can Pakistan dent New Zealand's World Cup hopes?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

New Zealand, champions in 2000, are just outside the top four with three points from as many games.

BCCI Announces Massive Rs 131 Crore Bonus For India's T20 World Champions!

BCCI Announces Massive Rs 131 Crore Bonus For India's T20 World Champions!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The BCCI has announced a Rs 131 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup victory, marking an increase from the previous reward in 2024.

Harbhajan slams Kirti Azad for 'politicising' Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy

Harbhajan slams Kirti Azad for 'politicising' Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Harbhajan Singh criticises Kirti Azad for questioning Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy

SEE: Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

SEE: Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib after India's historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 win, while responding to criticism from Kirti Azad over the team taking the trophy to a temple.

India vs New Zealand T20, Raipur: I am following in Rohit bhai's footsteps: Abhishek Sharma

India vs New Zealand T20, Raipur: I am following in Rohit bhai's footsteps: Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been outstanding with the bat in T20 Internationals, having smashed two centuries and seven fifties to amass 1199 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 190.92.

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians End Trophy Drought?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians End Trophy Drought?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

After winning a record five titles during an impressive eight-year period spell from 2013 to 2020. MI's winning run has hit a major roadblock -- going without a title in the last five years.

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.

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia believes a first Women's World Cup win for India would be a seminal moment, much like Kapil Dev's team in 1983.

IPL 2026: Moody replaces Zaheer as LSG's director of cricket

IPL 2026: Moody replaces Zaheer as LSG's director of cricket

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Tom Moody replaces Zaheer Khan, who served as the mentor cum bowling coach of LSG in IPL 2025, before he quit the franchise after just one season.

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Tensions have emerged within Pakistan cricket after Shadab Khan's response to criticism following the team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. His remarks have drawn criticism from former players and prompted a response from the PCB and Shahid Afridi.