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Bumrah called 'fast bowling's Usman Tariq' !!!

Bumrah called 'fast bowling's Usman Tariq' !!!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Former Pakistani pacer Aaqib Javed has drawn criticism for comparing Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq, despite their vastly different experience and achievements.

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on stepping up in pressure moments after his Player-of-the-Match performance helped India beat New Zealand national cricket team to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home.

Arjun Tendulkar, Shreyas Light Up Mumbai T20 League

Arjun Tendulkar, Shreyas Light Up Mumbai T20 League

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The five standout moments that defined the league stages of the Mumbai T20 league.

'Back Our Own Strengths': Shafali's Simple Plan To Beat Australia

'Back Our Own Strengths': Shafali's Simple Plan To Beat Australia

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Shafali Verma believes that keeping the game plan simple is the best way for India to get the better of Australia in their must-win Women's T20 World Cup clash at Lord's on Sunday.

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

India women to tour South Africa ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series

Harry Brook Leads England's Charge For Clean Sweep And World No. 1 Spot Against India

Harry Brook Leads England's Charge For Clean Sweep And World No. 1 Spot Against India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

England, led by skipper Harry Brook, secured an unassailable 3-0 lead against India in the five-match T20I series. Brook, with an unbeaten 79, powered England to a comfortable nine-wicket win in the fourth T20I. The team is now aiming for a clean sweep and the world No. 1 ranking, which they can achieve by winning the final match against the reigning world champions.

Harry Brook Leads England's Charge For Clean Sweep And World No. 1 Spot Against India

Harry Brook Leads England's Charge For Clean Sweep And World No. 1 Spot Against India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

England, led by skipper Harry Brook, secured an unassailable 3-0 lead against India in the five-match T20I series. Brook, with an unbeaten 79, powered England to a comfortable nine-wicket win in the fourth T20I. The team is now aiming for a clean sweep and the world No. 1 ranking, which they can achieve by winning the final match against the reigning world champions.

T20 WC Semis: Mitchell Backs NZ's India Experience Ahead of SA Clash

T20 WC Semis: Mitchell Backs NZ's India Experience Ahead of SA Clash

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell says Kiwis focus on winning 'little moments' as they prepare for South Africa semi-final showdown.

Sana to lead as Pak lock in ODI World Cup squad

Sana to lead as Pak lock in ODI World Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Pakistan qualified for the tournament in April this year.

Shafali's Redemption: From Replacement To World Cup Hero

Shafali's Redemption: From Replacement To World Cup Hero

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma turned doubt into destiny as India lifted their first-ever Women's World Cup title.

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh bounce back to beat Oman

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh bounce back to beat Oman

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Bangladesh overcame a minor scare to keep their T20 World Cup 2021 hopes alive with a 26-run win over hosts Oman.

Rohit backs Shreyas Iyer to lead India with aplomb

Rohit backs Shreyas Iyer to lead India with aplomb

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

'I'm sure looking at how he has captained in the last few years for his franchise, he's going to have a good time.'

Selection Calls Under Fire as Australia Face T20 Exit

Selection Calls Under Fire as Australia Face T20 Exit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Australia's T20 World Cup campaign hangs by a thread after shock defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, with injury setbacks and controversial selection decisions -- including Steve Smith's omission -- drawing sharp criticism.

India to host Deaf Cricket T20 World Cup from Nov 23

India to host Deaf Cricket T20 World Cup from Nov 23

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The eight-day tournament will see participation from over 200 players across eight countries including England, Australia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, South Africa, apart from India, vying for the top honours.

Gaffaney, Illingworth to officiate T20 WC final

Gaffaney, Illingworth to officiate T20 WC final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth of England have been named as the on-field umpires for the T20 World Cup final

Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz in trouble after alleged drug test

Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz in trouble after alleged drug test

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation after allegedly testing positive for recreational drug use during the T20 World Cup 2026, raising concerns about player conduct and anti-doping standards.

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Unbeaten India take on England in the first of Thursday's semi-finals at the SCG and would progress to Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) if a minimum of 10 overs a side were not possible because of the weather.

India to play T20I series in Ireland before England white-ball assignment

India to play T20I series in Ireland before England white-ball assignment

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

India will tour Ireland for a T20I series in June, preceding their white-ball tour of England. This series is part of Ireland's preparation for the upcoming summer and follows Paul Stirling's decision to step down as T20I captain.

Should India pick Rohit-Dhawan for T20 World Cup?

Should India pick Rohit-Dhawan for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Former selector Sarandeep Singh called Rohit-Dhawan the 'best option' despite skipper Virat Kohli's recent interest in the slot.

T20 World Cup: Will Hardik Pandya be picked? Rahul or Samson?

T20 World Cup: Will Hardik Pandya be picked? Rahul or Samson?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Hardik Pandya's indifferent batting form in IPL 2024 is a big worry.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Australia on track for T20 World Cup success: Warner

Australia on track for T20 World Cup success: Warner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Australia, who host the T20 World Cup from October 18 to November 15, had won eight games in a row before losing to South Africa by 12 runs in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

Gambhir's Big Survival Test In Sri Lanka

Gambhir's Big Survival Test In Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 days ago

Already, the knives are out for Gautam Gambhir because of his poor record as coach in Test matches, and a potential defeat in Sri Lanka could prove to be the killer blow.

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

An analysis of Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy during India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting his unique leadership style and its impact on the team's performance.

Yastika Bhatia: Karate Kid To Lord's History Maker

Yastika Bhatia: Karate Kid To Lord's History Maker

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Yastika Bhatia scripted history by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's. Here's the inspiring story of her journey from Baroda prodigy and ACL injury comeback to India's latest cricket hero.

T20 World Cup: 'England well prepared but Australia favourites'

T20 World Cup: 'England well prepared but Australia favourites'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

England captain Jos Buttler is happy with his team's preparation but tipped champions Australia as the favourites to win the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil.

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Tipped To Lead Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Tipped To Lead Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Ishan Kishan is reportedly the leading candidate to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 if regular skipper Pat Cummins fails to recover from a lumbar stress injury.

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India crushed Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup, powered by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, but concerns remain ahead of the Pakistan clash.

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

South Africa unveils T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Markram named captain

SA T20s: The key areas for India to improve ahead of T20 World Cup

SA T20s: The key areas for India to improve ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

India will be looking to round off their T20 World Cup preparation with a marked improvement in their death bowling besides providing crucial game time to its untested players in the three-match series against South Africa.

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

If India win Women's World Cup it would be a seismic moment: England captain Sciver-Brunt

Dhruv Jurel's IPL success could define India's T20 World Cup fate

Dhruv Jurel's IPL success could define India's T20 World Cup fate

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Gavaskar, impressed by Jurel's approach and situational awareness, made comparisons to the legendary MS Dhoni

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Zimbabwe's departure from the T20 World Cup is on hold after Dubai airport closure amid escalating Middle East tensions.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands by 8 wickets

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands by 8 wickets

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Already qualified for the Super 12s, Sri Lanka thrashed Netherlands by eight wickets in their final T20 World Cup first round match with the spin duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana bamboozling the opposition batters here on Friday.

Bhajji, Mongia Warn India Ahead of Pakistan T20 WC Clash

Bhajji, Mongia Warn India Ahead of Pakistan T20 WC Clash

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Harbhajan Singh urges India to play Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq carefully ahead of the T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, while Nayan Mongia backs Hardik Pandya to shine under pressure.

T20 World Cup set to be moved out of India

T20 World Cup set to be moved out of India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

A majority of the ICC board members believe that India is trying to bide time

With focus on T20 WC, Hardik, Bumrah may sit out SA ODIs

With focus on T20 WC, Hardik, Bumrah may sit out SA ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

In keeping with workload management for frontline pacers, spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also likely to be rested from the three-match ODI series, which carries little significance in the build-up to the T20 showpiece.

If Tilak Is Out Of T20 WC, Who Will Make Cut?

If Tilak Is Out Of T20 WC, Who Will Make Cut?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Shreyas Iyer, Riyan Parag and Jitesh Sharma are the three names that Aakash Chopra has thrown in as potential replacements for the injured Tilak Varma.

Maxwell reveals his favourite World Cup moments!

Maxwell reveals his favourite World Cup moments!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

For the upcoming World Cup in India, Maxwel bets on Mitchell Marsh to stand out for the Aussies.