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England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thigh injury.

SAAF Championships: Samardeep grabs shot put gold

SAAF Championships: Samardeep grabs shot put gold

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rising shot putter Samardeep wins gold with meet record, India share spoils with Sri Lanka on Day 1

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

ICC tells BCB to confirm T20 WC participation or...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The ICC stood firm on not changing the original schedule, in which Bangladesh is in Group C with Italy, New Zealand, the West Indies and Nepal.

India among 13 nations to be invited to Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

India among 13 nations to be invited to Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Highlighting the party's broader stance on international relations, he added, "Friends to all, malice to none."

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.

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangla Inside Story: Players kept mum in-front of Nazrul, BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60%

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Australia's Travis Head finished as the leading scorer of the Ashes series with 629 runs from five Tests, including three centuries.

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against India

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

De Silva and veteran Angelo Mathews were not included in the 16-man T20 squad but there was a place for Hasaranga.

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Captain Lorcan Tucker's blistering 51-ball 94 was complemented by a disciplined bowling effort as Ireland powered to a massive 96-run win over Oman in a lop-sided Group B T20 World Cup match.

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India's services sector growth rose to a two-month high of 58.5 in January, on faster expansion in new business intake and output, prompting service providers to hire additional staff, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.

Ahmedabad set to host 2026 T20 WC final

Ahmedabad set to host 2026 T20 WC final

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

India will go into the home World Cup as defending champions, having won the previous edition in Barbados in June last year.

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Atul Wassan has come down heavily on Pakistan's decision not to play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 game on February 15 in Sri Lanka, warning of serious consequences for Pakistan cricket for boycotting the India match.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

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.

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

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

'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

Babar confessed how brutal criticism broke him

Babar confessed how brutal criticism broke him

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Babar broke a streak of 807 days and 83 international innings without a century last week when he scored a hundred against Sri Lanka in the ODI series in Rawalpindi.

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday.

Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday dismissed the impression that the announcement of the World Cup squad meant that the country has decided to take part in next month's ICC mega event.

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between Sri Lanka and India, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Terror attack forces PCB to change tri-series plans

Terror attack forces PCB to change tri-series plans

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rescheduled the opening of a T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from November 17 to November 18 besides making Rawalpindi the sole venue for the tournament owing to the visiting teams' security concerns in the wake of a suicide attack in Islamabad.

'Let entire nation down': Sri Lanka's Mathews apologises

'Let entire nation down': Sri Lanka's Mathews apologises

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Angelo Mathews reflected on a difficult 2024 T20 World Cup and issued an apology to Sri Lanka on behalf of his teammates

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?

Meet The Mardaani 3 Villain!

Meet The Mardaani 3 Villain!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Mallika Prasad Sinha plays Amma with chilling precision and is perfectly cast for the part.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Pakistan's players are scheduled to fly to Colombo on Monday despite uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan planning to boycott India match?

T20 World Cup: Pakistan planning to boycott India match?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Pakistan delays decision on participation in T20 World Cup

Anjum backs Harmanpreet as 'best person' to lead India

Anjum backs Harmanpreet as 'best person' to lead India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Former India star Anjum Chopra believes Harmanpreet Kaur remains the "best person" to lead the women's national team even as debates around captaincy resurface ahead of a busy international season and the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL).

India women to get new strength coach after WPL

India women to get new strength coach after WPL

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League.

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The T20 format is built on speed and the ability to think on one's toes, but a Super Over finish is like a diamond that will sparkle forever, points out K R Nayar.

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Captain Oliver Peake scored a century as Australia beat the West Indies by 22 runs to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup.

PIX: India sweep Sri Lanka after stunning fightback

PIX: India sweep Sri Lanka after stunning fightback

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

India edged Sri Lanka via the Super Over in a low-scoring thriller to register a 3-0 whitewash in the T20 International series in Pallekele, on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Netherlands will face Namibia in a T20 World Cup Group A clash. The Netherlands are coming off a close loss to Pakistan, while Namibia begins their campaign. Both teams will be looking for a win to shape their World Cup trajectory.

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Malaysia; Bangladesh outplay Thailand

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Malaysia; Bangladesh outplay Thailand

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh produced superlative performances to secure victories over Malaysia and Thailand in group B

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Glenn Maxwell and hTim David will also be rested from the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting on January 29.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Pakistan will be looking to avenge the defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup when they clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Pooja's 'Wild' Birthday In Sri Lanka

Pooja's 'Wild' Birthday In Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ranbir gets a haircut... Nia goes glam... Kartik, Vidya meet Amitabh...