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Brathwaite, Chanderpaul set West Indies Test opening record

Brathwaite, Chanderpaul set West Indies Test opening record

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul set a new West Indies record for the opening partnership in Test cricket

Charter Arranged After Sammy's Plea for Update

Charter Arranged After Sammy's Plea for Update

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The West Indies cricket team remains stranded in India due to international airspace restrictions following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, causing frustration among players and officials.

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.

Faster than Don Bradman: Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 18 Years For India

Faster than Don Bradman: Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 18 Years For India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Virat Kohli, who debuted 18 years ago, has amassed over 28,000 international runs and 85 centuries, establishing himself as one of cricket's all-time greats with numerous unmatched records across all formats.

Williamson admits tactics backfired against West Indies

Williamson admits tactics backfired against West Indies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Williamson said he was trying to take the final Windies wicket while deploying Boult and Ferguson a tad earlier than they actually meant to.

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Babar Azam has returned to lead Pakistan's Test cricket team after Shan Masood was axed from the role.

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

West Indies' decline a long time coming, says Brathwaite

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston on Friday.

Ramiz Raja criticises PCB's decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain

Ramiz Raja criticises PCB's decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Former Pakistan captain and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain.

Afghanistan name new captain for India T20I series

Afghanistan name new captain for India T20I series

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ibrahim Zadran has been appointed captain of Afghanistan's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against India, which will be played in New Delhi. The squad sees the return of fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and all-rounder Gulbadin Naib, featuring a blend of experienced players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, alongside uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Noor Rahman.

England face West Indies' power-hitting blitz

England face West Indies' power-hitting blitz

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

West Indies chased down the tourists' 171 with 11 balls to spare in the rain-delayed match

Rohit Sharma remains India's first-choice opener for 2027 World Cup: Aakash Chopra

Rohit Sharma remains India's first-choice opener for 2027 World Cup: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said Rohit Sharma should remain India's first-choice ODI opener until the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup as long as he is fit, available and continues to score runs.

India to tour West Indies in 2009

India to tour West Indies in 2009

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

The Indian cricket team will tour the West Indies next year in June to play a four-match ODI series.

'36 Years Ago Today': Spin Great Anil Kumble Reflects His First Test Wicket

'36 Years Ago Today': Spin Great Anil Kumble Reflects His First Test Wicket

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble reflected on the 36th anniversary of his international debut, expressing deep gratitude for his 'truly special journey' that began with his first Test wicket, Allan Lamb.

Gayle quits as West Indies captain

Gayle quits as West Indies captain

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Chris Gayle has resigned as the captain of the West Indies cricket team, according to WICB CEO Donald Peters, who is also speculated to be sent on leave, indicating uncertain times for the Board ahead of the Champions Trophy.

How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Holder highlighted the case of West Indies' Test captain and opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who has played 83 times since his Test debut in May 2011, while England's Joe Root has 129 caps since his Test debut in December 2012.

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its concern about the dispute between the Indian and West Indian cricket boards but says it is powerless to intervene.

West Indies player dispute worries Sri Lanka

West Indies player dispute worries Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

The Sri Lankan cricket board has expressed concerns over the prospect of an understrength West Indies squad being sent to tour the island next month.

Talks over West Indies players' strike fail

Talks over West Indies players' strike fail

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Talks between the West Indies Cricket Board and the players' union ended after just 23 minutes on Thursday when the board refused to negotiate while the players remained on strike.

Australian Dyson named West Indies coach

Australian Dyson named West Indies coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

The 53-year-old Dyson, who played 30 Tests and 29 one-dayers between 1977 and 1984, coached Sri Lanka for nearly two years from 2003.

Richardson named new West Indies team manager

Richardson named new West Indies team manager

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Former international batsman Richie Richardson has been named the new West Indies team manager, the West Indies Cricket Board said on Saturday.

Sammy replaces Gayle as West Indies captain

Sammy replaces Gayle as West Indies captain

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Darren Sammy was handed the task of rebuilding the fortunes of the once-mighty West Indies team when he was named as the new captain on Sunday.

West Indies call up spinner Sinclair for Trinidad Test

West Indies call up spinner Sinclair for Trinidad Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

West Indies reinforced their spin department by bringing in uncapped all-rounder Kevin Sinclair in place of Raymon Reifer for the second and final Test against India.

Australian Dyson fired as West Indies coach

Australian Dyson fired as West Indies coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Australian John Dyson was sacked as coach of West Indies on Thursday. Assistant coach David Williams will lead the team at the Champions Trophy in South Africa next month while former Test spinner Lance Gibbs will serve as manager.

West Indies players to boycott Bangladesh series

West Indies players to boycott Bangladesh series

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

West Indies players are to boycott the Test series against Bangladesh due to start on Thursday, the Caribbean team's players' union said in a statement on Tuesday.

Shoaib Akhtar Believes Imran Khan Could Have Led Him To 400 Test Wickets

Shoaib Akhtar Believes Imran Khan Could Have Led Him To 400 Test Wickets

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes he could have achieved 400 Test wickets under the captaincy of Imran Khan, reflecting on his career, his relationship with Wasim Akram, and the immense physical toll his express pace bowling took on his body.

2nd Test: Shoriful Islam leads Bangladesh's stunning fightback after Starc masterclass

2nd Test: Shoriful Islam leads Bangladesh's stunning fightback after Starc masterclass

Rediff.com5 days ago

Left-arm pacemen Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam starred with six-wicket hauls as Bangladesh rallied from a dreadful start to pin back Australia on a roller-coaster opening day of the second Test on Saturday.

Chanderpaul quits as West Indies captain

Chanderpaul quits as West Indies captain

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

The 31-year-old left-hander, who succeeded Brian Lara as skipper, led the side to just one win in 14 Tests and two victories in 16 ODIs.

West Indies Head Coach fined for comments during 1st Test

West Indies Head Coach fined for comments during 1st Test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Sammy expressed frustration that his side were on the "sharp end of the stick" for two caught behind decisions that had been referred to Holdstock which saw Australia batter Travis Head given not out, while Windies 'keeper batter Shai Hope was adjudicated out.

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

West Indies great Brian Lara has been named in a three-person panel to review the Caribbeans' flop at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

West Indies vs India: How the teams stack up

West Indies vs India: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Ahead of the India-West Indies Test series, Rajneesh Gupta looks at how the two teams stack up.

Visa hurdle to India-West Indies T20 matches in US

Visa hurdle to India-West Indies T20 matches in US

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Uncertainty hanging over India-WI T20 matches in US due to visa issues

Team India leave for West Indies

Team India leave for West Indies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The 16-member Indian squad led by Virat Kohli left for the West Indies to engage the hosts in a four-Test rubber later this month and in August.

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt?

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is expected to miss upcoming Test series against West Indies and England due to workload management, a decision he is reportedly unhappy about. This move aims to focus him on white-ball cricket and provide opportunities for other pacers.

'They will come harder': Bangladesh ready for Australia

'They will come harder': Bangladesh ready for Australia

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has cautioned his team to expect a strong comeback from Australia in the second Test after their surprising nine-wicket victory in the series opener. Simmons emphasised the need for continued high performance, while Australia's captain Pat Cummins acknowledged their poor performance in the first match and confirmed team changes for the upcoming game in Mackay.

Dhruv Jurel: The Fighter Who Refused to Surrender

Dhruv Jurel: The Fighter Who Refused to Surrender

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dhruv Jurel showed the same traits as his father did as an army man: Courage, discipline, resilience and an unwillingness to surrender.

West Indies to tour England in 2009

West Indies to tour England in 2009

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

West Indies will tour England next year instead of Sri Lanka. West Indies will play two Tests in England at Lord's and Durham followed by three one-day internationals.

Bangladesh fans attack West Indies team bus

Bangladesh fans attack West Indies team bus

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

West Indies cricket team's bus was struck by stones thrown by Bangladesh fans after the co-hosts were heavily beaten in the Cricket World Cup Group B match on Friday, the team spokesman said.

'You'll see a different Pakistan side': Babar's warning to England

'You'll see a different Pakistan side': Babar's warning to England

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has declared himself 90 percent fit and available for the second Test against England at Lord's, aiming to lead a rejuvenated side after their innings defeat in the first match. He emphasised the need for senior players, including himself, to take responsibility and hinted at potential changes if performance doesn't improve.