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T20 World Cup Tickets Now on Sale From Rs 100!

T20 World Cup Tickets Now on Sale From Rs 100!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Defending champions India will take on the USA in one of the three matches on the opening day of the tournament.

PIX: Chahar's batting heroics steer India past Sri Lanka

PIX: Chahar's batting heroics steer India past Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Images from the second One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Tuesday.

Pakistan rules out T20 World Cup boycott over Bangladesh

Pakistan rules out T20 World Cup boycott over Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Pakistan won't boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup as a show of support for Bangladesh even if the International Cricket Council rejects the Bangladesh Cricket Board's request to move their matches out of India.

Babar's resolute century leads Pakistan fightback against Sri Lanka

Babar's resolute century leads Pakistan fightback against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Babar Azam stood firm amid a batting collapse to compile his seventh Test hundred

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

New Zealand upset Sri Lanka

New Zealand upset Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B match at the Wanderers stadium on Sunday.

Sri Lanka to host Youth World Cup

Sri Lanka to host Youth World Cup

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The 16-nation tournament will be played from February 5 to 19.

T20 World Cup: We failed to deliver when it mattered most, admits Marsh

T20 World Cup: We failed to deliver when it mattered most, admits Marsh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh expressed disappointment over the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup, citing missed opportunities and underperformance in key matches. Despite a final win against Oman, Marsh acknowledged the team's failure to deliver when it mattered most.

Tough ask for India in Sri Lanka

Tough ask for India in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The tri-series that starts in Sri Lanka on August 14 will also include South Africa.

Sri Lanka's Perera charged, Australian Starc reprimanded

Sri Lanka's Perera charged, Australian Starc reprimanded

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Sri Lanka's Thisara Perera has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and Australian Mitchell Starc was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their behaviour during the second one-day international in Colombo.

Sri Lanka: From defending champions to strugglers

Sri Lanka: From defending champions to strugglers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Even as Sri Lanka sweats over pacer Lasith Malinga's injury, skipper Angelo Mathews hopes to inspire his young team to defend its WT20 title.

'Immensely satisfied' Cummins excited for India, Sri Lanka trips

'Immensely satisfied' Cummins excited for India, Sri Lanka trips

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'This one is just incredibly satisfying and has shown that our group here is a very good cricket team'

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

You don't just play here -- you must dare to play here because the sound from the stands crashes onto the field, and often the cheer comes back to the players like waves.

Asia Cup PIX: Afghanistan outclass Sri Lanka in opener

Asia Cup PIX: Afghanistan outclass Sri Lanka in opener

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Images of Asia Cup tie between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan played in Dubai on Saturday

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka after diplomatic outreach and ICC-led talks ended the boycott standoff.

Sri Lanka change Bangladesh tour dates

Sri Lanka change Bangladesh tour dates

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

The start date has been moved forward and all games shifted to Colombo.

PIX: Australia edge Sri Lanka to claim T20 series

PIX: Australia edge Sri Lanka to claim T20 series

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Australia made heavy weather of a modest chase before beating Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second Twenty20 International on Wednesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Kiwis rethink on Sri Lanka tour

Kiwis rethink on Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

New Zealand's team are monitoring the deadly pneumonia outbreak in Asia before deciding whether to tour Sri Lanka later this month, said team captain Stephen Fleming.

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pathum Nissanka's journey from a tsunami-hit childhood in Kalutara to a match-winning T20 World Cup century is a story of sacrifice, faith and fearless batting against Australia.

Sri Lanka edge Australia in last-ball thriller to clinch series

Sri Lanka edge Australia in last-ball thriller to clinch series

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Asalanka came in and smashed 10 fours and a six for his maiden ODI century

Video: Sri Lanka sink against South Africa

Video: Sri Lanka sink against South Africa

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka were expected to win, but South Africa had other plans.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Pakistan and Sri Lanka were forced to split points after their World Cup match was called off due to heavy rain, which left the field unplayable, in Bristol, on Friday.

PHOTOS: All-round India down Sri Lanka to claim series

PHOTOS: All-round India down Sri Lanka to claim series

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Images from the second One-Day International at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Pakistan wrapped up victory in the second session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.

Sri Lanka cruise past Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka cruise past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Sri Lanka defeated hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets in a rain-truncated tri-series match in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

PIX: Australia collapse as Sri Lanka win rain-hit 2nd ODI

PIX: Australia collapse as Sri Lanka win rain-hit 2nd ODI

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne picked up three wickets, including the crucial one of Glenn Maxwell, to trigger an Australian collapse as the hosts won the rain-hit second one-day international by 26 runs.

Historic Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test hit by bad weather

Historic Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test hit by bad weather

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Heavy rain and bad light hit the second day of the historic Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Thursday, Pakistan's first home Test since a deadly attack in 2009.

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Bangladesh continue to be firm on their stand that they will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Ireland, in Hobart, on Sunday.

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

NZ bowlers dismissed the tourists for 164 and reducing them to 113 for two, still 303 runs in arrear

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slipped one place to fifth in the batters' list, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbed to fourth among bowlers in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings.

Sri Lanka 'A' edge past UAE

Sri Lanka 'A' edge past UAE

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Sri Lanka 'A' managed a narrow two-wicket win over United Arab Emirates in the Eurasia Cup

Sri Lanka lose Welegedara for Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka lose Welegedara for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowler Chanaka Welegedara has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy starting in England and Wales next month with an ankle injury.

Sri Lanka make do without Malinga threat

Sri Lanka make do without Malinga threat

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Sri Lanka are resigned to life without paceman Lasith Malinga in Test matches and do not expect him to make a dramatic return in the series against Australia, captain Mahela Jayawardene said on Thursday.

De Silva replaces injured Perera in Sri Lanka's squad

De Silva replaces injured Perera in Sri Lanka's squad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Perera suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's stunning seven-wicket victory over defending champions India at the Oval.

Dilshan leads Sri Lanka rally

Dilshan leads Sri Lanka rally

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Tillakaratne Dilshan and Chamara Silva added 100 for the sixth wicket to boost Sri Lanka to 217 for 5 at close of the first day of the second Test against the West Indies on Thursday. After fast bowlers Fidel Edwards and Jerome Taylor had reduced the Sri Lankans to 117 for 5, Dilshan (58 not out) and Silva (37 not out) posted their century stand from just 101 balls. Only 46.3 overs were possible on a rain-interrupted day after Chris Gayle had won the toss.

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kusal Mendis and captain Dimuth Karunaratne handed Sri Lanka a strong start in Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand.

Dhawan and his boys chill in Sri Lanka

Dhawan and his boys chill in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Coach Rahul Dravid is letting his boys wind down before getting keyed up for the ODI and T20Is against Sri Lanka, beginning July 13.

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri Lanka while Smith has managed only one century in his last 18 Tests.