News for 't-20'

Stranded West Indies, South Africa players to leave India on Tuesday

Stranded West Indies, South Africa players to leave India on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The West Indies and South Africa cricket teams are scheduled to leave India after being stranded due to travel restrictions caused by the Middle East conflict following their T20 World Cup campaigns.

Have Always Believed In Miracles: Sanju

Have Always Believed In Miracles: Sanju

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'Thanking each and every one of you for all the prayers and wishes... Let the celebrations begin. Jai Hind.'

Bangladesh board keeps pushing for T20 World Cup venue change

Bangladesh board keeps pushing for T20 World Cup venue change

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

BCB sends another letter to ICC asking for venue change for its T20WC games

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav says his famous catch to dismiss David Miller in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final changed his life as India created history by defending the title in 2026.

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed indefinitely as West Asia conflict deepens

Sayali Satghare credits hard work for success, sets sights on bigger goals

Sayali Satghare credits hard work for success, sets sights on bigger goals

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sayali Satghare attributes her success to years of dedication and is eager to make a significant impact for India on the international stage and in T20 leagues. She played a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's WPL victory and made her Test debut this month.

'He walks into the fire': Abhishek hailed by former World Cup champ

'He walks into the fire': Abhishek hailed by former World Cup champ

Rediff.com7 days ago

Abhishek Sharma overcame a nightmare start to smash a match-defining fifty in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, earning praise from former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin after India's title triumph.

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangladesh refused to send its national cricket team for the T20 World Cup in India, effectively paving the way for Scotland to take its place in the tournament roster after the ICC dismissed the country's demand for a change of venue.

Fit-again Hazlewood set for return as IPL and T20 WC beckon

Fit-again Hazlewood set for return as IPL and T20 WC beckon

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

One of the most consistent fast bowlers in world cricket, Hazlewood has been a mainstay across formats for Australia, known for his IPL-style discipline, bounce and accuracy. However, injuries have interrupted his recent run.

Why Ganguly feels India are favourites to win T20 WC

Why Ganguly feels India are favourites to win T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

India has a strong spin attack, my favourite team in T20 WC: Ganguly

After engagement, Prithvi Shaw seeks Mahakal blessings

After engagement, Prithvi Shaw seeks Mahakal blessings

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancee Akriti Agarwal visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to offer prayers. Shaw expressed his joy and optimism for future World Cup wins for India, following their recent T20 World Cup victory. He is set to play for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season.

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.

'My Trophy Holding His': Samson's Wife After WC Heroics

'My Trophy Holding His': Samson's Wife After WC Heroics

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson's wife, Charulatha Remesh, couldn't hide her pride after the India star's heroic performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

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.

SEE: Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

SEE: Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib after India's historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 win, while responding to criticism from Kirti Azad over the team taking the trophy to a temple.

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan: Decision on Abhishek's availability on Saturday

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan: Decision on Abhishek's availability on Saturday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

India will have a net session on Saturday evening, and Abhishek Sharma's fitness will be monitored closely before taking a final call.

India strong enough to win all three ICC limited-overs titles: Atherton

India strong enough to win all three ICC limited-overs titles: Atherton

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Former England captain Michael Atherton believes India is the 'pre-eminent' white-ball team and has a strong chance of holding all three ICC limited-overs titles after their T20 World Cup win.

Nicholls backs ODIs amid T20 World Cup noise

Nicholls backs ODIs amid T20 World Cup noise

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls on Tuesday said having a limited amount of one-day cricket between global events makes the series such as the ongoing one against India "more important than ever".

IPL 2026: CSK bring in James Foster as new fielding coach

IPL 2026: CSK bring in James Foster as new fielding coach

Rediff.com4 days ago

Chennai Super Kings have appointed former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster as their fielding coach for the upcoming IPL season. Foster brings a wealth of experience from international and franchise cricket.

Cummins picked for T20 World Cup despite injury concern

Cummins picked for T20 World Cup despite injury concern

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Pat Cummins will undergo final scans later in the month to determine his participation in the World Cup, Cricket Australia said.

Jay Shah honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award

Jay Shah honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jay Shah received the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award from Piyush Goyal at the Indian Business Leader Awards in Mumbai.

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.

'We achieved our aim of being more aggressive in T20s'

'We achieved our aim of being more aggressive in T20s'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said India achieved their objective of adopting a more aggressive approach during the T20I series win over Sri Lanka.

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

With the Ashes urn in their hands, Australia decided to rule Cummins out of the two remaining Tests.

'It's A Lie': ICC Denies Bangladesh's Claims Over T20 WC Security

'It's A Lie': ICC Denies Bangladesh's Claims Over T20 WC Security

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'There has been an internal communication from ICC to BCB with regards to security in India. But what Asif Nazrul said is a complete lie.'

Hardik joins elite club with 100 T20I wickets

Hardik joins elite club with 100 T20I wickets

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

HarHardik Pandya added another milestone to his T20I career on Sunday, becoming one of the rare all-rounders in world cricket to combine power-hitting with a century of wickets in the shortest format.

Hardik Pandya Faces Police Complaint Over National Flag Incident

Hardik Pandya Faces Police Complaint Over National Flag Incident

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An advocate has filed a police complaint against cricketer Hardik Pandya, accusing him of disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup victory celebrations.

'I was just 20...': Rohit relives 2007 T20 World Cup triumph

'I was just 20...': Rohit relives 2007 T20 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma, who captained India to the T20 World Cup title last year, says winning the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007 was a massive confidence booster for Team India.

Has Technical Tweak Hampered Gill's T20 Game?

Has Technical Tweak Hampered Gill's T20 Game?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

To be or not to be could well be the dilemma in Shubman Gill's mind as he crisscrosses formats, having tweaked his technique from an unorthodox style to a more classical one that is not quite yielding the returns he may have envisaged in T20 Internationals.

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.

New Zealand pacer Tahuhu ends ODI career with 125 wickets

New Zealand pacer Tahuhu ends ODI career with 125 wickets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from Women's ODI cricket after a 15-year career, finishing with a record 125 wickets for the national team.

Gujarat Titans Enlist Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach for IPL Season

Gujarat Titans Enlist Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach for IPL Season

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has been appointed as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL season.

Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The International Cricket Council confirmed that stranded players from the South Africa national cricket team and West Indies cricket team have finally left India after Gulf airspace closures during the West Asia conflict disrupted travel following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

ICC Rankings: Farhan Closes In on Abhishek's No.1 Spot

ICC Rankings: Farhan Closes In on Abhishek's No.1 Spot

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan climbs to No.2 in ICC T20I batting rankings after twin World Cup centuries, narrowing the gap to India's Abhishek Sharma as Super 8 reshuffle impacts all categories.

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday rose to the top of the ICC women's T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career.

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.

50 T20I wickets: Varun Chakravarthy's rapid rise continues

50 T20I wickets: Varun Chakravarthy's rapid rise continues

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy completed 50 T20I wickets, becoming the second fastest Indian to reach the milestone in terms of matches played.

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.

'They can do it between overs, but not during the over'

'They can do it between overs, but not during the over'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the practice of encouraging spectators to chant Jasprit Bumrah's name while he is bowling, particularly during crucial matches like the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal.