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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.

'This combination suits us'

'This combination suits us'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh expressed disappointment at the loss but praised India's all-round performance.

Mumbai get Rohit boost for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Mumbai get Rohit boost for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

"Jaiswal, Dube and even Rahane will not be a part of the Mumbai squad for at least first two matches as the selection panel is going ahead with a young squad," Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil had earlier told PTI.

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's World Cup winning captains -- Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepika T C and Rohit Sharma -- were honoured by the Reliance Foundation in Mumbai on Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Champions Vidarbha knocked out; Andhra, Jharkhand in quarters

Ranji Trophy: Champions Vidarbha knocked out; Andhra, Jharkhand in quarters

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Vidarbha failed to advance on basis of the bonus points after it finished level on points with Andhra and Jharkhand.

Indore diarrhoea outbreak: Contaminated water kills 7

Indore diarrhoea outbreak: Contaminated water kills 7

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, India, has resulted in multiple deaths, with contaminated water suspected as the cause. Authorities are investigating and providing assistance to affected families.

PKL: Pink Panthers stun defending champs in thriller

PKL: Pink Panthers stun defending champs in thriller

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a close and impressive 30-27 win over defending champions Haryana Steelers in Play-in 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.

India's talent riches pose tough calls ahead of T20 World Cup

India's talent riches pose tough calls ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

These comments come after India recently announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named as his deputy.

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed a career-best 176 runs from 247 balls, his 100 coming off 157 balls against Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Axar Patel ruled out of SA T20Is, Shahbaz called up

Axar Patel ruled out of SA T20Is, Shahbaz called up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against South Africa due to illness with the BCCI's selection committee naming Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement.

Music In 2 Minutes: The Laxmikant-Pyarelal Story

Music In 2 Minutes: The Laxmikant-Pyarelal Story

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and their dynamics.

India vs New Zealand T20s: Pressure on Samson as India aim to seal series in Guwahati

India vs New Zealand T20s: Pressure on Samson as India aim to seal series in Guwahati

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan's sensational comeback and Sanju Samson's inconsistent displays with the bat will reignite debate over who should be Abhishek Sharma's preferred opening partner.

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when the five-match T20I series gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday, serving as a final dress rehearsal for India's World Cup title defence in less than three weeks' time.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

'Stop playing musical chairs with batting order'

'Stop playing musical chairs with batting order'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ramesh didn't mince words when criticising the decision to send Harshit Rana ahead of Shivam Dube, arguing that the management must respect each player's primary role.

India eye series win, Samson tipped to open in Ahmedabad

India eye series win, Samson tipped to open in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

A toe injury suffered before the fourth T20I is set to keep Gill out of the final T20I here as India would want to take a cautious route, more so when there is a ready replacement for the top order slot in Sanju Samson.

Meet Team India's New All-rounder!

Meet Team India's New All-rounder!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

India pacer Harshit Rana has revealed that the Indian management is aiming to groom him as an all-rounder.

Tendulkar hails Mhatre's record-breaking feat!

Tendulkar hails Mhatre's record-breaking feat!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Ayush Mhatre created history as the youngest player to score a century across all three formats of professional cricket - First Class, List A and T20.

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Gill back in full flow, Hardik opts out of practice ahead of SA T20I series

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina believes the five-time IPL champions should look at buying the in-form Sarfaraz Khan at the auction on Tuesday.

Perform Or Perish! Gill Under Fire In Chilly Dharamsala

Perform Or Perish! Gill Under Fire In Chilly Dharamsala

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The controversial decision to select Shubman Gill in place of a well-settled Sanju Samson as the opener has backfired for the Indian team so far.

Vidarbha rope in left-arm spinner Farde for Odisha tie

Vidarbha rope in left-arm spinner Farde for Odisha tie

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Vidarbha will take on Odisha at the VCA Cricket Stadium in Nagpur from Saturday.

PIX: Bowlers do star turn as India take 2-1 lead in Gold Coast

PIX: Bowlers do star turn as India take 2-1 lead in Gold Coast

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

IMAGES from the fourth T20I between Australia and India played in Carrara, Gold Coast on Thursday

Mercedes hits 3 near Delhi mall, leaving one dead

Mercedes hits 3 near Delhi mall, leaving one dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old man died and two others were injured after a Mercedes SUV allegedly rammed into them in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area. Police have apprehended the driver and are investigating the incident.

Varun named TN captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Varun named TN captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy was on Thursday named the captain of Tamil Nadu for this seasons' national T20 tournament for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, beginning on November 26.

'India can't win the World Cup without him'

'India can't win the World Cup without him'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Former South Africa pace ace Dale Steyn feels Suryakumar Yadav's "secure, welcoming, and willing to adjust" captaincy brings out the best in the players, who in turn back their skipper.

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the T20 series after their bowlers skittled the tourists for 117, with Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh's performance setting up the platform for a dominant win for the hosts in Dharamsala.

How belief in bowlers helped India take series lead

How belief in bowlers helped India take series lead

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'We knew it won't be easy to hit how much you may connect. Plan was to bowl smartly and when a batter is set, force him to hit on the bigger sides than small sides.'

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mhatre's maiden ton, Dube blitz fire Mumbai to seven-wicket win over Vidarbha

No surprises likely, but T20 WC could be SKY's last

No surprises likely, but T20 WC could be SKY's last

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill's indifferent form is a massive concern but the national selection committee is unlikely to make any shocking changes when it picks the 15-member squad for next year's T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.

How SA handed India their biggest loss at home in T20Is

How SA handed India their biggest loss at home in T20Is

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

In the chase, India lost Shubman Gill for a golden duck, while Marco Jansen got rid of Abhishek Sharma and India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, before Baartman broke the 35-run stand between Axar Patel and Varma.

PKL: Dahiya leads Haryana's stunning win over Gujarat Giants

PKL: Dahiya leads Haryana's stunning win over Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Skipper Jaideep Dahiya shone bright as Haryana Steelers clinched a hard-fought 40-37 victory against the Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League in Jaipur on Monday.

Shah Rukh's Day Out With Ranveer, Vikrant

Shah Rukh's Day Out With Ranveer, Vikrant

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Movie folk rubbed shoulders at the Global Peace Honours 2025 event in Mumbai over the weekend.

Gill Cleared! Gambhir Says He's Ready to Go

Gill Cleared! Gambhir Says He's Ready to Go

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill is "ready to start" ahead of the first T20I against South Africa of the five-match series, which will take place on December 9.

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

After this snub, it looks difficult for Shubman Gill at this point to make a comeback to the T20 team with plenty of talented young players waiting in the wings.

Why Even Class Acts Are No Longer Guaranteed A Spot in Team

Why Even Class Acts Are No Longer Guaranteed A Spot in Team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

When players select themselves, the selectors' job becomes delightfully simple. But did the Indian selectors have that luxury while picking the T20 World Cup squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup? asks K R Nayar.

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'My bat did its work, and they (Pakistan) did not get a chance to speak.'

Thakur to lead Mum; Sarfaraz, Rahane in Ranji squad

Thakur to lead Mum; Sarfaraz, Rahane in Ranji squad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Musheer Khan, who had missed majority of the last domestic season 2024-25 after a car accident, finds his place back in the 16-member squad.

SKY under pressure as India eye series win vs South Africa

SKY under pressure as India eye series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

With the T20 World Cup less than two months away, India would want their captain Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his rhythm sooner rather than later.