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T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

T20 World Cup win is fulfilment of a personal promise: Hardik Pandya

T20 World Cup win is fulfilment of a personal promise: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfilment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.

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.

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe eye upset against India in must-win Super 8 clash

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe eye upset against India in must-win Super 8 clash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledges the challenge of facing India at home in the T20 World Cup but hopes to capitalize on the pressure of a must-win game for both teams.

NZ pray for rare Bumrah off-day in T20 World Cup final clash

NZ pray for rare Bumrah off-day in T20 World Cup final clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips acknowledges Jasprit Bumrah's world-class talent but hopes the Indian bowler has an off-day in the T20 World Cup final, stressing the importance of capitalising on any opportunities.

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia is on the cusp of scripting another milestone. If the Baggy Greens trounce the Proteas, they will become the first team to defend the WTC mace successfully.

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir critiques Abhishek Sharma's recent performances in the T20 World Cup, highlighting technical flaws and vulnerability to strategic bowling.

T20 World Cup: 'Youngest in the group': Arshdeep delivers again

T20 World Cup: 'Youngest in the group': Arshdeep delivers again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

India's Arshdeep Singh discusses learning from senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, focusing on adaptability and staying ahead of batters in the T20 World Cup.

Why India skipped BRICS naval wargame? MEA clarifies

Why India skipped BRICS naval wargame? MEA clarifies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

India clarified its absence from a South Africa-initiated naval wargame, stating it was not an institutional BRICS activity. The exercise involved navies from China, Russia, Iran, and others, amid rising tensions in Iran.

T20 World Cup: Tilak issues clear warning to opposition bowlers...

T20 World Cup: Tilak issues clear warning to opposition bowlers...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Tilak Varma says India will continue their aggressive batting approach in the T20 World Cup, aiming to put pressure on opposition bowlers even if they lose early wickets. He also praised Sanju Samson's contribution and highlighted Gautam Gambhir's motivational role.

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.

'India, China should view each other as partners and opportunities'

'India, China should view each other as partners and opportunities'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on India and China to view each other as partners rather than rivals, emphasising the importance of cooperation for regional stability and development.

Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday?

India Weigh In On Top-Order Tweak After SA Loss

India Weigh In On Top-Order Tweak After SA Loss

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate says adding Sanju Samson to the top order is under discussion after the SA loss, reveals Abhishek's food poisoning battle.

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Former India A skipper Priyank Panchal shares anecdotes about Jasprit Bumrah's early cricket career, highlighting his talent and dedication from a young age.

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Pakistan will tour Bangladesh in March for a three-match ODI series in Dhaka as part of preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Abhishek Nayar faces big KKR headache ahead of IPL 2026

Abhishek Nayar faces big KKR headache ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, emphasises the importance of finding the right team combinations as their biggest challenge ahead of IPL 2026, despite a revamped squad with new players.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Pressure on India vs Zimbabwe, admits batting coach

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Pressure on India vs Zimbabwe, admits batting coach

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledges the pressure on India ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, emphasising the team's need to handle expectations and regain momentum.

T20 World Cup: Late injury drama: Siraj replaces injured Harshit Rana

T20 World Cup: Late injury drama: Siraj replaces injured Harshit Rana

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is likely to replace Harshit Rana in the T20 World Cup squad after Rana sustained an injury during a warm-up match against South Africa.

Kirti Azad on Gautam Gambhir's temple visit: Respect all religions

Kirti Azad on Gautam Gambhir's temple visit: Respect all religions

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad responds to Gautam Gambhir's criticism regarding taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple, emphasising respect for all religions and the dignity of athletes.

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Faces Overhaul After T20 World Cup Flop

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Faces Overhaul After T20 World Cup Flop

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Following Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Sports Minister is considering an interim committee to restructure the cricket board.

England will beat India in T20 World Cup semi-final, says ex-Pakistan player Rashid Latif

England will beat India in T20 World Cup semi-final, says ex-Pakistan player Rashid Latif

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif believes England will beat defending champions India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has returned home from Chennai due to a family emergency, raising concerns about his availability for India's crucial Super 8s match against Zimbabwe.

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India put on a commanding performance to beat South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka could be the last for several senior stars. From Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Nabi, here are veterans who may be playing their final T20 WC.

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket team captain, praised Sanju Samson's match-winning innings of 97* runs, calling it 'outstanding' and hailing him as a 'very good player' after India's victory against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Afghanistan and Canada, already out of contention, are set to clash in their final T20 World Cup match, both eager to secure a morale-boosting victory.

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A struggling, but promising South African unit will be aiming to avenge the heartbreak of 2024 by securing the grandest prize in T20I cricket on Indian soil, with the Proteas' 'Gen-Next' of Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka in the spotlight.

T20 WC Final: India On Brink Of History As Plucky New Zealand Await

T20 WC Final: India On Brink Of History As Plucky New Zealand Await

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated India's T20 World Cup victory to Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman.

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.

Why Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh

Why Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak from FIH Pro League probables over disciplinary issues during India's South Africa tour.

T20 WC Semi-final: India Eye Complete Game as England Loom

T20 WC Semi-final: India Eye Complete Game as England Loom

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India face a tough spin challenge from England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, as both teams aim for a perfect game in the high-pressure knockout.

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.

ICC T20 WC: Brook, SKY warn bowlers: 300+ totals coming soon

ICC T20 WC: Brook, SKY warn bowlers: 300+ totals coming soon

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

T20 World Cup 2026 could turn into a batter's paradise, as small grounds, flat pitches and fearless hitting bring the once-unthinkable 300-run mark within reach, leaving captains bracing their bowlers for a tough ride

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

T20 World Cup: Sundar Pichai Meets Childhood Hero Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, an avid cricket fan, had a memorable fan boy moment as he carried the ICC T20 World Cup alongside his childhood idol Sunil Gavaskar.