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Gabriel in West Indies' 15-member squad for Eng tour

Gabriel in West Indies' 15-member squad for Eng tour

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

CWI Lead Selector, Roger Harper, said that he is delighted with Gabriel's inclusion to the squad.

T20 World Cup: England wary of Windies after Nepal scare

T20 World Cup: England wary of Windies after Nepal scare

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

England and West Indies, both former champions, prepare for a critical Group C match in the T20 World Cup after contrasting performances in their opening games. England seeks a more convincing win after a narrow escape against Nepal, while the West Indies aim to continue their strong start.

Gill completes 6,000 T20 runs as GT openers rewrite IPL history

Gill completes 6,000 T20 runs as GT openers rewrite IPL history

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Shubman Gill became the second-fastest Indian to complete 6,000 T20 runs while Sai Sudharsan continued his record-breaking IPL season as Gujarat Titans' prolific opening pair scripted more history against Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2026: Chris Gayle calls Sooryavanshi a new six machine

IPL 2026: Chris Gayle calls Sooryavanshi "a new six machine"

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Chris Gayle praised Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15-year-old produced another breathtaking display in the IPL Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Australia bowled out the West Indies for 148 on the opening day of the first Test in Dominica on Wednesday, but the home team struck back by taking three wickets in the final session.

West Indies eager to play in front of crowds again

West Indies eager to play in front of crowds again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell is counting down the days until the team's two-week isolation comes to an end

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cricket Ireland is planning a Euro Nations Cup, with chairman Brian MacNeice targeting a 2027 launch.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.

Steyn and Ntini thwart West Indies recovery

Steyn and Ntini thwart West Indies recovery

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Makhaya Ntini shared six wickets to earn the advantage for South Africa on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Wednesday.

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

PIX: Team India arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

All players entered the bio bubble between Sunday and Monday.

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Rampaul, a member of the 2012 World Cup winning squad, played his last T20 match against Sri Lanka in 2015 and returns to bolster a solid looking lineup that will look to deliver an unprecedented third title for a single team.

Alana King Spins Her Way Back To The Top

Alana King Spins Her Way Back To The Top

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Australian leggie, Alana King's 5 for 19 against the West Indies in St Kitts, propelled her back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings.

Desperate India take on West Indies

Desperate India take on West Indies

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Their survival hinging on a favourable result elsewhere, India take on West Indies in a must-win match at Johannesburg on Wednesday, hoping that arch-rivals Pakistan do them a favour by beating Australia in their final group A engagament of the Champions Trophy.

Why IPL may begin two weeks earlier in 2027

Why IPL may begin two weeks earlier in 2027

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The BCCI is considering advancing the Indian Premier League schedule to a March 10-May 15 window from next year to avoid extreme heat and pre-monsoon rains. This move aims to benefit players and fans, though the number of matches will remain at 74 due to international calendar constraints.

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

West Indies opener Lendl Simmons smashed a breezy 67 not out to help secure a series-levelling eight-wicket victory over India in the second Twenty20 International

2nd ODI: Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over SA

2nd ODI: Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over SA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Hope's superb 128 not out anchored the West Indies score of 335 for eight in their 50 overs

PHOTOS: England restrict timid West Indies

PHOTOS: England restrict timid West Indies

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Photos of the first Test match between West Indies and England, eing played i Antigua

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

England, West Indies eye the final flourish

England, West Indies eye the final flourish

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

A clash of contrasting styles, the ICC World T20 final in Kolkata on Sunday gives both England and the West Indies a chance to create history.

Consistency key for dangerous West Indies at World Cup: Lara

Consistency key for dangerous West Indies at World Cup: Lara

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Jason Holder's men drew a five-match ODI series against top-ranked England 2-2 at home recently, in a timely boost before the May 30-July 14 showpiece event.

Day 4 of England vs West Indies washed out

Day 4 of England vs West Indies washed out

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Showers through much of the day restricted the chances of the two teams getting onto the field and, after several inspections, the umpires called off play at 4:10 p.m. (1510 GMT).

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its disappointment after the BCCI shifted the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, despite Bengaluru being the defending champions' home ground. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.

West Indies captain Holder suspended for slow over rate

West Indies captain Holder suspended for slow over rate

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

West Indies captain Jason Holder has been slapped with a one-match suspension for his team's second slow over rate offence of the year under him, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Shai Hope steers Windies past Italy into T20 World Cup Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

West Indies slump again against Bangladesh

West Indies slump again against Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The makeshift West Indies side struggled against Bangladeshi spin again on a rain-affected third day of the second Test as the Caribbean side reached 192 for eight in their second innings at St George's in Grenada. Shakib Al Hasan took four for 62 after the West Indies, who had a five-run first-innings lead, struggled to make a score that would give them a chance of levelling the series.

Maturing West Indies give Dyson reward

Maturing West Indies give Dyson reward

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

West Indies coach John Dyson has spent two years trying to turn a group of talented individuals into a team that can win again and after the first test rout of England he senses things are starting to come together.

Brathwaite 'heartbroken' as West Indies fall agonisingly short

Brathwaite 'heartbroken' as West Indies fall agonisingly short

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Devastated and heartbroken was how West Indies centurion Carlos Brathwaite described himself after narrowly failing to deliver victory for his side in a dramatic run chase against New Zealand, on Saturday. In pursuit of 292, Brathwaite bludgeoned five sixes and nine fours in a quick-fire 101 before falling to a well-judged catch by Trent Boult on the long-on boundary, aiming to finish the chase in style with just five runs needed.

Cook and Bopara plunder West Indies

Cook and Bopara plunder West Indies

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara struck confident centuries to lift England to a commanding 302 for two on the first day of the second and final Test against West Indies Thursday.

West Indies face tough return to top: Richardson

West Indies face tough return to top: Richardson

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

West Indies have a long way to go if they are to return to the top of world cricket, despite their recent success in the World Twenty20, manager Richie Richardson said on Monday.

Gayle glad to be back for West Indies

Gayle glad to be back for West Indies

Rediff.com4 May 2003

The West Indies opener says he has new-found motivation.

West Indies burst leaves Australia reeling

West Indies burst leaves Australia reeling

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Australia were reeling at 17 for four at the end of the third day in the first Test. A brave century from West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, after he was struck on the head by a Brett Lee bouncer, was the highlight of the hosts' innings of 312 chasing Australia's 431.

West Indies set sight on Kohli's wicket

West Indies set sight on Kohli's wicket

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Phil Simmons called on his players to utilise their past experiences to get the better of Kohli and his men.

India-West Indies ODI Series Averages

India-West Indies ODI Series Averages

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

India-West Indies ODI series averages at the end of the West Indies' tour of India.

India to play West Indies in opener

India to play West Indies in opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

India will meet West Indies in the opening game of a one-day triangular series to be played in Sri Lanka from July 25 to August 7.

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Abhishek Sharma's batting technique after his low score against West Indies, while praising Tilak Varma's crucial cameo in India's T20 World Cup Super 8 win.

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Pakistan beat West Indies by 196 runs on the fifth day of the second Test on Tuesday to draw their two Test series 1-1. Slow left-armer Abdur Rehman finished with figures of 4-65 as the West Indies, resuming on 130 for five and needing to bat through the day to win the series, were bowled out for 230 before lunch.

T20: West Indies beat Australia

T20: West Indies beat Australia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

Xavier Marshall hit a sparkling 36 in 15 balls as West Indies beat Australia in a reduced Twenty20 International on Friday. West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo came in and made 28 in 15 balls including a six to win the match with 11 balls remaining.

Nielsen wary of 'competitive' West Indies

Nielsen wary of 'competitive' West Indies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Australia's coach Tim Nielsen has cautioned his side against a committed West Indies team this summer. Nielsen warned the tourists' batting remained strong with the stroke players such as Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan and all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.