News for 'twenty20'

Simarjeet replaces injured Tendulkar in Mumbai Indians squad

Simarjeet replaces injured Tendulkar in Mumbai Indians squad

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The right arm medium fast bowler has started training with the team after completing the mandatory quarantine as per IPL guidelines.

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf.

Australia's Langer not 'edgy' ahead of contract talks

Australia's Langer not 'edgy' ahead of contract talks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Langer's tenure looked to be on thin ice last year amid reports that his coaching style had caused dressing room discontent.

In form Hendricks sees SA down Ireland

In form Hendricks sees SA down Ireland

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

South Africa's batting innings was also boosted by a superb 56 from 27 balls from Aiden Markram as he struck five sixes on the small County Ground, while new find Tristan Stubbs blasted a breezy 24 off 11.

Archer ready to rediscover 2019 Ashes, World Cup form

Archer ready to rediscover 2019 Ashes, World Cup form

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Jofra Archer rates himself "about 80 percent" fit ahead of his long-awaited England return, but the fast bowler is determined to get himself back in the kind of shape that saw him play a starring role in the 2019 Ashes and Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan pacer Hasnain cleared to bowl again

Pakistan pacer Hasnain cleared to bowl again

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The 22-year-old was banned from bowling after his action was reported during his Big Bash League stint with the Sydney Thunder earlier this year.

Big boost for Pak as Shaheen available for T20 WC

Big boost for Pak as Shaheen available for T20 WC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Reserve batsman Fakhar Zaman, who has been out with a knee injury, will also travel to Brisbane with Afridi.

Buttler hails 'brilliant' De Kock ahead of South Africa tour

Buttler hails 'brilliant' De Kock ahead of South Africa tour

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Buttler believes the Twenty20 series, in particular, is important for England to work through their selection permutations.

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.

Sizzling Roy guides England to series win over Bangladesh

Sizzling Roy guides England to series win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Centurion Jason Roy and skipper Jos Buttler played scintillating knocks to guide England to a series win over hosts Bangladesh.

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to big win over England

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to big win over England

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

It was the highest run chase in men's T20 cricket without losing a wicket.

Malan ton helps England edge Bangladesh in Mirpur

Malan ton helps England edge Bangladesh in Mirpur

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'I've spent a fair bit of time here in Bangladesh and at this ground and it definitely helps to have a little bit of experience.'

India needs to bring in A game against Pakistan: Kohli

India needs to bring in A game against Pakistan: Kohli

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said his side's impeccable tournament record against Pakistan will count for nothing when they face each other on Sunday and they will need to be at their very best to overcome Babar Azam's side in the Twenty20 World Cup.

Big Bash, fitness could determine Finch's T20 future

Big Bash, fitness could determine Finch's T20 future

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

'The next game's not until August next year so that gives him a lot of time to repair if he's willing to go on, if not I'm sure over the next couple of weeks he'll have a think about that and call it.'

Ton-up Rossouw guides South Africa to consolation win

Ton-up Rossouw guides South Africa to consolation win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Rossouw was supported by opener Quinton de Kock (68 off 43) while David Miller came in with four balls left in the innings to smash three sixes, guiding the tourists to a competitive total of 227.

SA great Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket

SA great Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

South Africa's legendary batter Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing curtains down on an illustrious career spanning two decades.

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid the absence of some big names, the Indian Premier League 2023 kicks off with defending champs Gujarat Titans facing a formidable Chennai Super Kings.

Litton Das shines as Bangladesh sweep T20 series against England

Litton Das shines as Bangladesh sweep T20 series against England

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Bangladesh secure a 16-run victory in the final match in Mirpur on Tuesday.

NZ drop Taylor for Pakistan T20 series

NZ drop Taylor for Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been dropped for the Twenty20 series against Pakistan, while Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have been recalled after they were rested for last month's series against West Indies.

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

South Africa claim series over Windies with big win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

South Africa had set the tourists an improbable 391 for victory on day four but skittled them out for 106 in 35.1 overs

How Australia's poor build-up aided team at T20 WC

How Australia's poor build-up aided team at T20 WC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Australia will meet trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Sunday's final in Dubai where teams chasing under the lights have enjoyed a clear advantage.

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

Why Suryakumar loves batting with Kohli

Why Suryakumar loves batting with Kohli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Suryakumar Yadav said his partnership with Virat Kohli had been forged by mutual respect for each other's style after the pair guided their team to a 56-run win over the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup in Sydney on Thursday.

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

Rediff.com11 May 2023

While the lack of information, which is unusual for a major sporting event, might be annoying for fans planning to travel to India

Record-setting Shakib stars as B'desh down England

Record-setting Shakib stars as B'desh down England

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat but all-rounder Curran gave England an ideal start after dismissing the two openers in his first spell.

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

England's Harry Brook and Ben Duckett combined for a brilliant partnership and the returning Mark Wood snared three wickets as the visitors beat Pakistan by 63 runs in the third Twenty20 in Karachi on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the seven-match series.

PIX: New-look India hand Kiwis a thrashing!

PIX: New-look India hand Kiwis a thrashing!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

New Zealand were bundled out for 126

NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for COVID-19

NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England after testing positive for COVID

Stokes slams 'stupid' boundary markers after Topley injury

Stokes slams 'stupid' boundary markers after Topley injury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has slammed the "stupid" size of boundary marking sponges at stadiums after seamer Reece Topley was ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup having suffered a leg injury by stepping on one during a fielding drill.

Alana King performs first 'trick' in women's Hundred

Alana King performs first 'trick' in women's Hundred

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Australia's Alana King claimed the first hat-trick in the history of women's competition at The Hundred on Saturday, a fortnight after the feat narrowly eluded her in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The 30-year-old's decision means that she will miss the upcoming edition of The Hundred, where she was due to represent the Trent Rockets.

'Root could be an option for T20 World Cup'

'Root could be an option for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Root was England's top scorer in the 2016 World Cup final when they lost to West Indies but has not played a Twenty20 International since May 2019.

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis have stepped down from their respective roles, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Monday.

Parnell bowls SA to comfortable T20 win over Ireland

Parnell bowls SA to comfortable T20 win over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

South Africa seamer Wayne Parnell claimed career-best figures of 5-30 as they cruised to a 44-run victory over Ireland and completed a clean sweep of their two-match Twenty20 International series in Bristol on Friday.

'India most under-performing white-ball team in history'

'India most under-performing white-ball team in history'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Indian team were labelled "clueless" and "out of their depth" following the 10-wicket defeat by England in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Heavy rain is expected on Sunday's match-day and also the reserve day on Monday as a multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon continues to drench much of eastern Australia.

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Pakistan have soaked up stories from the landmark 1992 Cricket World Cup final win over England in the lead up to Sunday's Twenty20 decider and hope to share their own tales of triumph in years to come, team mentor Matthew Hayden said on Friday.

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Australia have never won the T20 World Cup with their best finish of runners-up coming in the 2010 edition in West Indies, when they lost to England in the final.

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

Pant or DK: Who will India pick for T20 WC semis?

Pant or DK: Who will India pick for T20 WC semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India weighing up wicketkeeper decision for England semi-finals