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T20 World Cup: Will Harry Brook stay at No 3 after stunning 100?

T20 World Cup: Will Harry Brook stay at No 3 after stunning 100?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Harry Brook smashed a match-winning hundred in Tuesday's Super Eight match against Pakistan after being moved up the order to number three but the England captain is unsure if he will stay in the new slot for the rest of the Twenty20 World Cup.

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The unexpected turn of events and assertion of sovereignty by the Taliban has baffled the Pakistan security establishment.'

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father passed away after battling stage-four cancer. Rinku had briefly returned home from the T20 World Cup to see his father.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan need miracle to reach semis

T20 World Cup: Pakistan need miracle to reach semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Pakistan's chances of reaching the T20 World Cup semifinals depend on a dominant win against Sri Lanka and a significant victory for England against New Zealand. The team's batting woes and reliance on individual performances pose a challenge.

T20 WC: 'I've seen a shift': Trott on Afghanistan's mental resilience

T20 WC: 'I've seen a shift': Trott on Afghanistan's mental resilience

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott praises his team's improved mental resilience after their T20 World Cup win against UAE, highlighting the impact of senior players and the need for more exposure against stronger nations.

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'He worked very hard in the last two years, he played a lot of domestic cricket, focused on his batting.'

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their wedding in Udaipur, blending Telugu and Kodava traditions in a heartfelt ceremony.

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr.

'I am hopeful Shaheen Afridi will play T20 World Cup'

'I am hopeful Shaheen Afridi will play T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Shaheen Shah Afridi's availability could be crucial for the team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

IPL Shadow Looms As Pakistan Stars Face Hundred Snub

IPL Shadow Looms As Pakistan Stars Face Hundred Snub

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Pakistan cricketers may be overlooked by IPL-linked franchises in The Hundred auction, a report claims, raising fresh questions over fairness and politics in global T20 leagues.

T20 World Cup: UAE captain blames extra boundaries for T20 loss

T20 World Cup: UAE captain blames extra boundaries for T20 loss

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem believes his side was 15-20 runs short of a competitive total against Afghanistan and conceded that giving away a few extra boundaries with the ball proved costly in their five-wicket defeat in the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India face The Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup league match in batting-friendly conditions at the Narendra Modi stadium?

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

World champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in the first round of the Prague International Chess Festival.

LSG reveal new identity ahead of IPL 2026

LSG reveal new identity ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Lucknow Super Giants revealed a bold new logo on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 IPL season, swapping their familiar blue colours for a striking shade of red in a fresh new look.

T20 World Cup: 100,000 Fans Fell Silent, Disappeared Into The Darkness

T20 World Cup: 100,000 Fans Fell Silent, Disappeared Into The Darkness

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

To witness over 100,000 people sitting in stunned silence is not a sight one can forget easily.

Cong claims Epstein shaped India-Israel ties after 2014, cites emails

Cong claims Epstein shaped India-Israel ties after 2014, cites emails

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Congress party has alleged that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein played a role in shaping the India-Israel relationship after 2014, citing email exchanges made public under the 'Epstein Files'.

IPL: Billionaire David Blitzer joins bidding war for RCB, Rajasthan Royals

IPL: Billionaire David Blitzer joins bidding war for RCB, Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Billionaire David Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, is conducting due diligence on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals.

The Big Bollywood Bandook Quiz

The Big Bollywood Bandook Quiz

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'Islamabad feels it has no alternative, but to address the challenges from the Afghan-Taliban through an open war.'

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'When it comes to enterprise context, there is a big lag between how fast technology is evolving and how it is getting deployed at the end of the day. That is where the challenge is going to be.'

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, look to seal a T20 World Cup semi-final berth as their spin attack prepares to challenge Harry Brook's England in a crucial Super Eight clash in Colombo.

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'India is struggling against spin. So how do you solve that? Try to rearrange the batting order in a way that naturally good players of spin are batting up the order, and people like Tilak Varma, who is struggling a little bit, can come down the order.'

T20 WC: Rain won't stop India-Pak showdown, says SKY

T20 WC: Rain won't stop India-Pak showdown, says SKY

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav says the team is focused on preparing for their T20 World Cup clash with Pakistan despite concerns about potential rain disruptions.

Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra shine as New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out of T20 WC

Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra shine as New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out of T20 WC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Mitchell Santner's all-round showing helped New Zealand recover from a poor start to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s,

What worries India heading into T20 World Cup Super 8s...

What worries India heading into T20 World Cup Super 8s...

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate highlights the team's challenges against finger spin and the predictability of their left-handed top order as they prepare for the T20 World Cup Super 8s.

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) felicitated the Indian Davis Cup team for their victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.

How India Plays Cricket

How India Plays Cricket

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.

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.

My eyes are on bringing Olympics to India: Leander Paes

My eyes are on bringing Olympics to India: Leander Paes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Leander Paes outlines his vision for improving Indian tennis, nurturing young talent, and advocating for India to host the Olympic Games, while also praising the Indian Davis Cup team and Smriti Mandhana's achievements.

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin criticizes former sports adviser Asif Nazrul for allegedly misrepresenting facts regarding the national team's exclusion from the T20 World Cup, stating that players were devastated by the decision.

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Cricket Australia Eyes Big Bash League Match In India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Cricket Australia is exploring the possibility of hosting a Big Bash League game in India to capitalize on the lucrative Indian market, potentially in Chennai.

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The Netherlands cricket team is excited to play against India in their final T20 World Cup league fixture at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings propelled the West Indies to a dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with the batsman attributing his success to simplified thinking and letting his bat do the talking.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

New Zealand's middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. The ability of the Kiwi batters to counter the spin will be crucial for their success.

India brace for fresh Test from familiar foe South Africa in Super 8s

India brace for fresh Test from familiar foe South Africa in Super 8s

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India and South Africa will face off in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup. The match will test India's batting line-up against South Africa's formidable bowling attack.

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has criticized the national federation following a problematic tour of Australia, citing issues with accommodation and team management.

Premier League: Sloppy Arsenal held to draw at bottom side Wolves

Premier League: Sloppy Arsenal held to draw at bottom side Wolves

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Teenager Tom Edozie scored a 94th-minute equaliser on debut as Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 2-2 draw.

Bhajji, Mongia Warn India Ahead of Pakistan T20 WC Clash

Bhajji, Mongia Warn India Ahead of Pakistan T20 WC Clash

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Harbhajan Singh urges India to play Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq carefully ahead of the T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, while Nayan Mongia backs Hardik Pandya to shine under pressure.