News for 't20'

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

As a confident Indian team chases T20 World Cup glory to add to last year's ODI triumph, Mithali Raj said on Wednesday that her journey -- from limited opportunities to becoming the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket -- mirrors the remarkable growth of the sport in the country.

Women's Cricket A Loss-Making Proposition For ICC

Women's Cricket A Loss-Making Proposition For ICC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

In the last decade, only two Women's World Cups (in 2020 and 2023) managed to generate profits.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Felicitates T20 World Champions Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated the Mumbai duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Saba Karim On Kohli's Assured 2027 World Cup Spot And Rohit's Fitness Challenge

Saba Karim On Kohli's Assured 2027 World Cup Spot And Rohit's Fitness Challenge

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Former cricketer and selector Saba Karim discusses the prospects of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting Kohli's assured spot due to fitness and performance, while Rohit needs to prove himself. Karim also praises Kohli's multi-format adaptability and addresses Rishabh Pant's struggles in white-ball cricket.

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.

Gavaskar sends strong warning to India batters

Gavaskar sends strong warning to India batters

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India registered their biggest-ever innings win in Test cricket, dominating Afghanistan in the one-off game, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar impressing with a seven-wicket match haul.

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron praised Abhishek Sharma's maturity and cricketing mind after his unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Aaron also highlighted the skills of pacers Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga.

IPL: Rishabh Pant set to return to Delhi Capitals as LSG eye Kuldeep Yadav

IPL: Rishabh Pant set to return to Delhi Capitals as LSG eye Kuldeep Yadav

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Lucknow Super Giants are reportedly set to release captain Rishabh Pant, with the wicketkeeper-batter likely to return to his former franchise Delhi Capitals in a major IPL trade, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson admits the pressure of securing a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad led to poor performance in the preceding series against New Zealand. He has since found form, crediting a return to basics and support from loved ones.

Kerala to Honour Sanju Samson After T20 World Cup Heroics

Kerala to Honour Sanju Samson After T20 World Cup Heroics

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Kerala government will host an official reception for cricketer Sanju Samson to celebrate his pivotal role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory.

ICC unveils major rule to help mothers return to cricket

ICC unveils major rule to help mothers return to cricket

Rediff.com6 days ago

The 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' for female cricketers, outline a six 'R's framework: Ready, Review, Restore, Recondition, Return and Refine.

Rohit Sharma completes 16,000 international runs as opener, joins elite list

Rohit Sharma completes 16,000 international runs as opener, joins elite list

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Adding another feather to his illustrious cap, Rohit Sharma on Saturday became only the second Indian opener after Virender Sehwag to score 16,000 international runs while opening the batting.

'I am done with it': Virat Kohli rules out Test return

'I am done with it': Virat Kohli rules out Test return

Rediff.com7 days ago

Virat Kohli recently spoke about his retirement from Test cricket and his new shoe launch.

BCCI credits depth, planning for India's T20 World Cup victory

BCCI credits depth, planning for India's T20 World Cup victory

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The BCCI celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory, attributing the success to the country's cricketing depth, strategic planning, and the team's outstanding performance under Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir.

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can revive Test cricket if nurtured properly, urging patience and warning against excessive scrutiny of the young star.

Virat Kohli's coach calls Sooryavanshi a special talent, tells him to not change a thing

Virat Kohli's coach calls Sooryavanshi a special talent, tells him to not change a thing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Superstar Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma has hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as rarest of the rare talent in the T20 format and urged him not to change a thing about his game.

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics Gold After T20 Triumph

Suryakumar Yadav Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics Gold After T20 Triumph

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has announced his ambition to secure an Olympic gold medal for the country, following their recent World Cup victory.

Tilak Varma, Siraj among celebrities named in notice over 'unauthorised' TG20 league

Tilak Varma, Siraj among celebrities named in notice over 'unauthorised' TG20 league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Vijay Deverakonda, Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj among others receive TCA legal notice over alleged TG20 association

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table.

Australia ring changes as Marsh, Head and Sangha miss Bangladesh ODIs

Australia ring changes as Marsh, Head and Sangha miss Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Australia will be without Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head and Tanveer Sangha for the ODI series against Bangladesh, with Josh Inglis taking over as captain and Todd Murphy, Ollie Peake and Matt Short called up as replacements.

Sooryavanshi can surpass Sachin and Kohli, predicts Dale Steyn

Sooryavanshi can surpass Sachin and Kohli, predicts Dale Steyn

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Dale Steyn has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for an extraordinary career, claiming the youngster could surpass even Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli if managed carefully by Indian cricket.

SKY, Bumrah & Co. Go Wild After T20 World Cup Win

SKY, Bumrah & Co. Go Wild After T20 World Cup Win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Indian men's cricket team players took to their respective social media handles to celebrate the team's T20 World Cup 2026 victory as the Suryakumar Yadav-led team defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Why players trust Shreyas Iyer completely

Why players trust Shreyas Iyer completely

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a calm and confident T20 leader, earning praise for his sharp tactics, composed decision-making, and strong support for his players under pressure.

SEE: Shivam Dube Presents T20 WC Medal to His 'Real Hero'

SEE: Shivam Dube Presents T20 WC Medal to His 'Real Hero'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Shivam Dube shares a touching moment by presenting his T20 World Cup winner's medal to his father, whom he calls his 'real hero'.

T20 World Cup: Sachin's Viral Post After Samson's Final Blitz

T20 World Cup: Sachin's Viral Post After Samson's Final Blitz

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Sachin Tendulkar praised the Indian cricket team's performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, highlighting key contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson.

Sooryavanshi should be in Indian team for Ireland series: M S K Prasad

Sooryavanshi should be in Indian team for Ireland series: M S K Prasad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Former India chief selector M S K Prasad has called Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a 'super talent' and believes he should be immediately considered for the Ireland series.

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Surya reveals India's T20 success mantra

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Surya reveals India's T20 success mantra

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India's T20 mindset similar for all competitions; will give Washington time to recover: Suryakumar

T20 WC: Where has Varun Chakaravarthy gone wrong?

T20 WC: Where has Varun Chakaravarthy gone wrong?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The mystery spinner has not bowled to his strength, says former India spinner Piyush Chawla.

Naidu Congratulates India on T20 World Cup Final Berth

Naidu Congratulates India on T20 World Cup Final Berth

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Team India for defeating England and reaching the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final, praising the team's all-round performance.

BCCI eyes 94-match IPL, refuses to intervene in foreign player availability disputes

BCCI eyes 94-match IPL, refuses to intervene in foreign player availability disputes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The BCCI has no plans to act as a bridge between overseas players and their respective teams over their availability for the IPL despite concerns being raised by franchises in the recently concluded edition.

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma was shown no mercy by fans who took to X to criticise the batter for another failure at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

From three ducks to T20 WC hero: Gambhir explains faith in Abhishek

From three ducks to T20 WC hero: Gambhir explains faith in Abhishek

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir explains why India backed Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks early in the T20 World Cup, as the opener bounced back with a blazing fifty in the final against New Zealand.

Sourav Ganguly urges patience as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi nears India debut

Sourav Ganguly urges patience as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi nears India debut

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Sourav Ganguly advised against placing excessive expectations on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster should be given time to settle into international cricket.

T20 World Cup: Did Hardik Pandya Disrespect the National Flag?

T20 World Cup: Did Hardik Pandya Disrespect the National Flag?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya for allegedly disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup celebrations. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour with the flag while celebrating with his girlfriend.

T20 World Cup Final: Fans Perform Nazar Utaarna Ritual

T20 World Cup Final: Fans Perform Nazar Utaarna Ritual

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, two fans have gone viral online after posting a video performing a ritual to ward off the 'evil eye'.

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan created history in Pallekele on Thursday, surpassing batting great Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

In 2026, after 17 years in professional cricket, his dream came true, but with a strange twist of fate. He appeared in the Twenty20 World Cup in the country of his birth, but wearing a Canadian jersey.

No reason why Kohli, Rohit shouldn't play 2027 ODI World Cup: Ashwin

No reason why Kohli, Rohit shouldn't play 2027 ODI World Cup: Ashwin

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying their experience and presence would make India a stronger side.

IPL champions RCB in no rush to join overseas leagues: co-owner Satyan Gajwani

IPL champions RCB in no rush to join overseas leagues: co-owner Satyan Gajwani

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

IPL 2026 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have no immediate plans to follow rivals and buy franchises in overseas leagues, co-owner Satyan Gajwani said.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Flops Again!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Is Abhishek Sharma struggling to cope with the expectations of playing in a World Cup in front of home fans?