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T20 World Cup: USA crush Namibia, keep slim Super 8s hopes alive

T20 World Cup: USA crush Namibia, keep slim Super 8s hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sanjay's 68, bowlers seal 31-run win as USA stay alive

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A look at India's 5 best victories against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has pulled out of next month's IPL 2026 auction and will instead play in the Pakistan Super League.

Great Himalayan Dream: Can Nepal spark T20 World Cup magic?

Great Himalayan Dream: Can Nepal spark T20 World Cup magic?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

For a team that once struggled for basic infrastructure, the T20 World Cup is being viewed as a defining leap rather than just another appearance for Nepal.

Brook grateful to retain England captaincy after NZ incident

Brook grateful to retain England captaincy after NZ incident

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Harry Brook admits he feared losing the England captaincy after a New Zealand incident as the team prepares for ODIs and T20Is in Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Oman: Can hosts overcome Hasaranga blow?

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Oman: Can hosts overcome Hasaranga blow?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka will need to address batting inconsistencies and adjust their bowling strategy in the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga as they prepare to face Oman in a crucial T20 World Cup Group B match.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Defending champions India look to do something they have never done in World Cups and retain the trophy.

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen On Netflix

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen On Netflix

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Netflix's new horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen will release on March 26.

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'

Why Jitesh May Edge Out Samson In India's T20I Playing XI

Why Jitesh May Edge Out Samson In India's T20I Playing XI

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Jitesh Sharma has shown he is quite a capable player. He can bat lower down the order and look to hit the big shots even with a slightly older ball.'

One Two Cha Cha Chaa's Nyraa Banerji Reveals A Secret

One Two Cha Cha Chaa's Nyraa Banerji Reveals A Secret

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Nyraa Banerji LOVES pink and she is not at all shy about it. Her wardrobe looks like it stepped straight out of a Barbie dreamhouse.

Team's think tank is right behind Sanju Samson in this tough period: Kotak

Team's think tank is right behind Sanju Samson in this tough period: Kotak

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday acknowledged that Sanju Samson has been going through a lean phase without doubting the quality of the struggling batter, and reiterated the team management's support for him.

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

With the IPL auction days away, some young cricketers who may launch a bidding war among the franchises.

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'

Marsh's 'no comment' on Pak boycotting India T20 WC match

Marsh's 'no comment' on Pak boycotting India T20 WC match

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh refused to comment on Pakistan's boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India, insisting the defending champions are focused solely on winning the tournament despite a series whitewash.

Is Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu's Catherine Tresa Alexander Is The New Style Crush?

Is Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu's Catherine Tresa Alexander Is The New Style Crush?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Catherine Tresa Alexander has that rare fashion energy where even the simplest outfit feels like a mood.

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.' 'He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'

Single On Valentine's Day? Must Watch These Films

Single On Valentine's Day? Must Watch These Films

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled.

How Avinash Tiwary Danced The Flamenco In O'Romeo

How Avinash Tiwary Danced The Flamenco In O'Romeo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'I don't see myself as a choreographer in Bollywood.' 'I approached this project only because of Vishal Bhardwaj because his vision was so clear.'

Ranji Trophy: Sudip Kumar Gharami's 299 Puts Bengal In Command Against Andhra

Ranji Trophy: Sudip Kumar Gharami's 299 Puts Bengal In Command Against Andhra

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Sudip Kumar Gharami's brilliant 299 propelled Bengal to a commanding position against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar to the rescue as India battle past USA

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar to the rescue as India battle past USA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav dazzled with a vital half-century as defending champions India registered a scratchy 29-run win against the United States of America despite a stunning top-order collapse.

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.

Ranji Trophy: Mukesh Kumar's spells keep Bengal in contention against Andhra

Ranji Trophy: Mukesh Kumar's spells keep Bengal in contention against Andhra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Bengal seized momentum with late wickets after Mukesh Kumar's spells, leaving their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Andhra evenly poised at 264/6 on the first day.

'That's what T20 cricket is - you've to keep hitting'

'That's what T20 cricket is - you've to keep hitting'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday backed the Indian team's aggressive batting template in the T20 World Cup, saying top-order players like Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma should not curb their attacking instincts even on two-paced surfaces.

EPL: City collapse at Spurs; Man Utd keep winning streak

EPL: City collapse at Spurs; Man Utd keep winning streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as a moment of magic by home forward Dominic Solanke handed Arsenal a huge Premier League title boost.

Tata Steel: Gukesh fights back as Erigaisi stumbles again

Tata Steel: Gukesh fights back as Erigaisi stumbles again

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

World champion D Gukesh stayed in the hunt with a clinical endgame win in Round 10 of the Tata Steel Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi slipped to another defeat and slid down the standings at Wijk Aan Zee.

Pakistan Aims to Block Out Noise, Focus on T20 World Cup

Pakistan Aims to Block Out Noise, Focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Pakistan's cricket team is focusing on winning their remaining group games in the T20 World Cup to qualify for the Super Eight stage, despite off-field controversies and a boycott of the India match.

T20 World Cup: Banton, Rashid star as England see off Scotland

T20 World Cup: Banton, Rashid star as England see off Scotland

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Rashid stars with ball, Banton seals chase as England beat Scotland to stay alive for Super Eights

T20 World Cup: Aryan Dutt eager to do well against India

T20 World Cup: Aryan Dutt eager to do well against India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Dutch man Aryan Dutt's wish list at T20WC: Playing in front of family, excelling against India

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to victory against USA

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to victory against USA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sahibzada Farhan's explosive half-century and a clinical showing by the spinners lifted Pakistan to a convincing 32-run win over the United States of America.

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It said that when a retiree, who withdraws amounts in the range of Rs 10,000 or Rs 20,000, suddenly withdraws huge amounts, then the bank should issue an alert.

Australian Open 2026: Rybakina stuns Swiatek, storms into semis

Australian Open 2026: Rybakina stuns Swiatek, storms into semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a dominant second set display to hand six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at Melbourne Park.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup.

U19 World Cup: India knock out Pakistan, storm into semis

U19 World Cup: India knock out Pakistan, storm into semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

India Under-19 sealed their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 U-19 World Cup on Sunday, knocking arch-rivals Pakistan out of contention with a disciplined all-round performance at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A mouth-watering India-South Africa warm-up at the D Y Patil stadium did exactly that, igniting anticipation and hopes among fans.

Badminton Asia: India women face China, men meet Korea in QF

Badminton Asia: India women face China, men meet Korea in QF

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India's men's and women's teams advanced to the quarter-finals despite suffering narrow 2-3 defeats to Japan and Thailand respectively in their final group ties at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China, on Thursday.

We always look for someone to blame: Ashwin

We always look for someone to blame: Ashwin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin defended under-fire India head coach Gautam Gambhir after the 0-2 home Test series loss to South Africa.