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Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

West Indies will look to maintain their winning form against a struggling Nepal side in their T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies have won both their matches so far, while Nepal are coming off a heavy defeat against Italy.

'A great privilege...' T20 WC ambassador Rohit reacts

'A great privilege...' T20 WC ambassador Rohit reacts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Many months into his retirement from T20I and Test format, the 38-year-old right-hander on Tuesday said he is getting used to sitting at home and watching the action unfold on television instead of being part of it.

Abhishek first Indian to hit 100-plus T20 sixes in a year!

Abhishek first Indian to hit 100-plus T20 sixes in a year!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Abhishek Sharma is the first-ever Indian batter to reach the 100-six milestone in T20 cricket overall in a calendar year.

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9.

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

Rediff.com6 days ago

New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

With SA in Super 8s, chance for Brevis to redeem himself vs UAE

Rediff.com5 days ago

South Africa, already qualified for the Super Eights, will face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group D fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa would expect big-hitting youngster Dewald Brevis to regain his form against a struggling United Arab Emirates.

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The T20 WC champions will look to enter this phase with clarity of intent as they refine roles, streamline combinations and settle the XI that will carry the weight of expectations in front of home crowds.

Courage personified: Smriti Mandhana preps for Sri Lanka T20Is

Courage personified: Smriti Mandhana preps for Sri Lanka T20Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

India host Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series from December 21 to 30, with Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram set to stage the action.

What's Shubman Gill Doing At PSG?

What's Shubman Gill Doing At PSG?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shubman Gill took a break from cricket to visit Paris Saint-Germain, where he received a custom jersey and met with the club's president and players.

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Sri Lankans will be playing a T20I bilateral series in India for the first time since 2016, which the hosts won 3-0.

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Rediff.com2 days ago

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Wankhede and Motera curators amid pitch debate, says preparing 200-plus surfaces late in season is challenging.

Zimbabwe eye Ireland scalp with maiden Super 8 berth in sight

Zimbabwe eye Ireland scalp with maiden Super 8 berth in sight

Rediff.com6 days ago

Zimbabwe aims to secure a Super Eight berth in the T20 World Cup with a win against Ireland, following their victory over Australia. Ireland, after a win against Oman, seeks to end the tournament on a high note despite the absence of their captain.

ICC's revenue sharing model counterproductive, says Netherlands cricket official

ICC's revenue sharing model counterproductive, says Netherlands cricket official

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Netherlands cricket board member criticises the ICC's revenue distribution model, arguing it hinders the growth of associate nations.

Injury-hit Australia face stiff Zimbabwe challenge

Injury-hit Australia face stiff Zimbabwe challenge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Australia, dealing with injury concerns surrounding captain Mitchell Marsh, will face a potentially tricky Zimbabwe side in their upcoming T20 World Cup Group B match. The Aussies are aiming for a Super Eights spot, but Zimbabwe's bowling attack and experienced players could pose a challenge.

T20 Rankings: Abhishek, Varun Remain Unchallenged

T20 Rankings: Abhishek, Varun Remain Unchallenged

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Young India opener Abhishek Sharma and spinner Varun Chakravarthy continued to occupy the top spots among batters and bowlers in the latest ICC Men's T20 Players' Rankings issued on Wednesday.

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Rediff.com2 days ago

New Zealand's Mark Chapman believes their frequent matches against Pakistan will give them an edge in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match. He also discussed adapting to the slower Sri Lankan pitches and Mitchell Santner's fitness.

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Rediff.com5 days ago

India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his destructive ways and the other batters up their game against spin when the side takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league fixture against the Netherlands.

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Namibia have qualified for the last three ICC T20 World Cups (2021, 2022 and 2024). They are one of the three hosts of the 2026 T20 World Cup, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Axar: We Don't Dwell on Rivalry, Just Focus on Cricket

Axar: We Don't Dwell on Rivalry, Just Focus on Cricket

Rediff.com7 days ago

Axar Patel acknowledges added pressure in India-Pakistan clashes but says the team blocks out rivalry talk. He also hails Ishan Kishan's match-winning 77 in the T20 World Cup win.

'Lack of role clarity hurting India in run chases in T20 cricket'

'Lack of role clarity hurting India in run chases in T20 cricket'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has flagged a lack of role clarity in India's batting approach during a big chase.

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

US President Donald Trump wished Team USA luck as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup began in India and Sri Lanka, expressing confidence in the American side.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram

Rediff.com5 days ago

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Premanand Maharaj's Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, engaging in prayer and reflection.

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Aaditya Thackeray's googly to ICC: Why host T20 WC final in Ahmedabad and not Mumbai?

Will Australia include Steve Smith for crucial Sri Lanka clash?

Will Australia include Steve Smith for crucial Sri Lanka clash?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Injury-hit Australia are considering including veteran Steve Smith to strengthen their batting line-up for the crucial T20 World Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka. Australia needs to win to secure a spot in the Super Eights after a defeat to Zimbabwe.

Brook glad to see England get over the line vs Scotland

Brook glad to see England get over the line vs Scotland

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

England skipper Harry Brook acknowledged the team's performance still has room for improvement as they look ahead to their match against Italy.

USA looking to beat Namibia and keep Super 8 hopes alive

USA looking to beat Namibia and keep Super 8 hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

The United States, boosted by a win over the Netherlands, will face Namibia in a crucial Group A match, needing a victory to keep their Super Eight hopes alive in the T20 World Cup.

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rediff.com3 days ago

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.

Shafali blasts 34-ball 69 as India rout Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I

Shafali blasts 34-ball 69 as India rout Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Opener Shafali Verma smashed a quickfire half-century as India women thrashed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second T20 International in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.

Will India, Pakistan players shake hands? What Salman said...

Will India, Pakistan players shake hands? What Salman said...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha is non-committal about shaking hands with India before their T20 World Cup match, emphasizing the spirit of the game.

Why Surya wants to face Australia in T20 WC final

Why Surya wants to face Australia in T20 WC final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Loss to Australia in 2023 WC still rankles Surya, wants to play them in next year's T20 showpiece final

Fit-again Shubman Gill cleared to play in South Africa T20Is

Fit-again Shubman Gill cleared to play in South Africa T20Is

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill had suffered a neck injury on the second day of the first Test in Kolkata and had to be hospitalised for a couple days.

IPL Shadow Looms As Pakistan Stars Face Hundred Snub

IPL Shadow Looms As Pakistan Stars Face Hundred Snub

Rediff.com3 days ago

Pakistan cricketers may be overlooked by IPL-linked franchises in The Hundred auction, a report claims, raising fresh questions over fairness and politics in global T20 leagues.

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Netherlands will aim to combine strong batting and disciplined bowling to secure a win against the United States of America in a crucial Group A T20 World Cup match, essential for their Super Eights qualification hopes.

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Will Messi Turn Up for India vs USA T20 WC Clash?

Will Messi Turn Up for India vs USA T20 WC Clash?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's final stop on his G.O.A.T India Tour produced a memorable crossover moment between football and cricket in New Delhi on Monday.

Bangar urges India's batters to maintain fearless approach

Bangar urges India's batters to maintain fearless approach

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Former batting coach Sanjay Bangar advises the Indian cricket team not to overanalyze their batting performance against the USA in the T20 World Cup, emphasizing that their aggressive approach has been largely successful.

'Expect Kuldeep in the eleven against Pakistan': Gavaskar

'Expect Kuldeep in the eleven against Pakistan': Gavaskar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar anticipates leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav replacing pacer Arshdeep Singh in the crucial T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, citing favorable conditions for spinners and strategic bowling decisions in recent games.

India Justify Axar Omission After Sundar Gamble Backfires

India Justify Axar Omission After Sundar Gamble Backfires

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India defend the decision to drop Axar Patel for Washington Sundar against South Africa, calling it a tactical call based on powerplay match-ups.

Hope Hails Team Effort as West Indies Reach Super Eights

Hope Hails Team Effort as West Indies Reach Super Eights

Rediff.com7 days ago

Shai Hope praises West Indies' squad depth after a nine-wicket win over Nepal seals Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde starring.