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Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Six different teams have lifted the trophy over the years, with the West Indies, England and reigning champions India the only nations to have won it twice.

Rohit gives India 'A' lead against West Indies 'A'

Rohit gives India 'A' lead against West Indies 'A'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Rohit Sharma led the mid-innings rescue effort after a top-order collapse as India 'A' managed to take a slender 25-run lead against the West Indies 'A' on the second day of their first four-day cricket Test in Bridgetown.

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rohit Sharma is likely to make a comeback for the six-match limited overs series against the West Indies at home next month.

Clinical Sri Lanka beat hapless West Indies

Clinical Sri Lanka beat hapless West Indies

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Mahela Jayawardene hammered an unbeaten 98 off 56 balls and added 166 runs with Kumar Sangakkara (68) to guide Sri Lanka to a comprehensive 57-run victory over West Indies in their Group F Super Eight match in the Twenty20 World Cup in Bridgetown on Friday.

India's bowling, not batting, remains key concern: Hussain

India's bowling, not batting, remains key concern: Hussain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Nasser Hussain believes the Women's T20 World Cup has arrived at the perfect time for Deepti Sharma and Smriti Mandhana, while warning that India's bowling combination remains the team's biggest concern.

Skipper Sciver-Brunt sees T20 World Cup as chance to reset England's legacy

Skipper Sciver-Brunt sees T20 World Cup as chance to reset England's legacy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

England have underachieved since winning the 2017 Women's World Cup and they are determined to put that right when they host the Twenty20 edition on home soil in June, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said.

West Indies have much to lose against UAE: Tauqir

West Indies have much to lose against UAE: Tauqir

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The United Arab Emirates have sensed an inconsistent West Indies side could be ripe for the taking in their final World Cup Pool B match in Napier, UAE captain Mohammad Tauqir has said.

Bangladesh pile on misery for West Indies

Bangladesh pile on misery for West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Bangladesh followed up their Test series victory over West Indies with a convincing triumph in the opening one-day international on Sunday.

SL vs West Indies first ODI washed out

SL vs West Indies first ODI washed out

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The first One-day International between Sri Lanka and West Indies was abandoned because of rain at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Monday.

England drop Anderson, Broad for West Indies tour

England drop Anderson, Broad for West Indies tour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

England's all-time leading Test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been dropped for the three-Test tour against West Indies.

West Indies batsman Lewis retires hurt with record 176

West Indies batsman Lewis retires hurt with record 176

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Evin Lewis set a record for a batsman retiring hurt in international cricket with a swaggering 176 for the West Indies in the fourth ODI against England at The Oval on Wednesday.

West Indies struggle after Johnson double blow

West Indies struggle after Johnson double blow

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Mitchell Johnson's double blow left West Indies reeling at 134 for five at close of play on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, on Friday.

India in West Indies: 'It won't be a cakewalk for Yashasvi'

India in West Indies: 'It won't be a cakewalk for Yashasvi'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to make his Test debut as an opener against the West Indies on Wednesday at Dominica, and this opportunity could not have come at a better time.

Punjab Kings Coach Ponting Approves Marco Jansen's Delayed IPL Arrival

Punjab Kings Coach Ponting Approves Marco Jansen's Delayed IPL Arrival

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting supports Marco Jansen's late arrival for the IPL, acknowledging logistical challenges faced by South African players after the T20 World Cup.

Gayle injured as West Indies level series

Gayle injured as West Indies level series

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Chris Gayle and Runako Morton scored half-centuries in West Indies' 110-run win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Sunday. Gayle scored 58 before retiring injured and Morton hit 79 as the visitors levelled the five-match series at 1-1.

India finish with consolation win over West Indies

India finish with consolation win over West Indies

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

India outclassed the West Indies by seven wickets but despite the convincing victory were eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday. Australia booked a place in the semi-finals of the tournament with a thrilling final ball, two-wicket win over Pakistan, which meant India finished third in Group A.

Lara back for West Indies

Lara back for West Indies

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Jermaine Lawson returns after undergoing remedial work on his bowling action for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Sarwan to lead West Indies

Sarwan to lead West Indies

Rediff.com14 May 2004

He will lead in the absence of the injured Brian Lara in the first two one-day internationals against Bangladesh.

West Indies recall paceman Best

West Indies recall paceman Best

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The fast bowler was named in a 13-man squad as a replacement for Fidel Edwards for the second Test against Pakistan.

South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

South Africa spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde stifled West Indies' chase as the visitors claimed a 16-run victory in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Babar Azam stars in Pakistan's ODI series win over West Indies

Babar Azam stars in Pakistan's ODI series win over West Indies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Babar Azam scored a second successive hundred to guide Pakistan to a dominant 59-run win over the West Indies in the second One-day International in Sharjah.

Pakistan beats West Indies by 24 runs

Pakistan beats West Indies by 24 runs

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

Pakistan beat the West Indies by 24 runs in the second one-day international to clinch the three-match series 2-0 at Sheikh Zayed stadium on Friday.

England crush West Indies to clinch series

England crush West Indies to clinch series

Rediff.com26 May 2009

England crushed the West Indies by 58 runs in the third and final one-day international at Edgbaston on Tuesday to clinch the series 2-0. Coming after their Test series win over the Windies, it was the perfect fillip for the forthcoming World Twenty20 and Ashes series, though England will have to work much harder for success in those competitions.

Azam, Nawaz star as Pakistan thrash West Indies

Azam, Nawaz star as Pakistan thrash West Indies

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Babar Azam hit his maiden century while spinner Mohammad Nawaz grabbed four wickets as Pakistan thrashed the West Indies by 111 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in the first day-night international on Friday. Azam's rapid-fire 139-ball 120 helped Pakistan post a challenging 284-9 in a match reduced to 49 overs a side due to a 70-minute floodlight failure at Sharjah Stadium in the UAE. West Indies -- set 287 to win -- never got close and folded at 175 in 38.4 overs.

WC Warm-Up: Australia crush West Indies by seven wickets

WC Warm-Up: Australia crush West Indies by seven wickets

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Batting first, West Indies scored 229 in 49.2 overs after being reduced to 104 for 6 at one stage.

Test series against West Indies will be Misbah's last: PCB

Test series against West Indies will be Misbah's last: PCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan on Wednesday made it clear that the series will bring the curtains down on the veteran batsman's international career.

West Indies should bat like India: Richardson

West Indies should bat like India: Richardson

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Buried under a pile of runs, the West Indies will have to take a cue from the way India batted and stay positive in the remaining three days of the ongoing second cricket Test, in Kolkata, visiting team manager Richie Richardson said on Tuesday.

Here's what went wrong for West Indies in 1st ODI

Here's what went wrong for West Indies in 1st ODI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

India defeated West Indies by six wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sarwan guides West Indies to a draw

Sarwan guides West Indies to a draw

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan scored a patient and determined 128 on Tuesday to take his side to a draw on the final day of the second Test against Australia. Australia, 1-0 up in the three-match series, retained the Frank Worrell Trophy.

Australia pile pressure on West Indies

Australia pile pressure on West Indies

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Australia, abandoning conventional wisdom by opening their bowling attack with a spinner, seized control of the second Test against West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Monday.

West Indies cut short Sri Lanka tour

West Indies cut short Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

West Indies have decided to cut short their current tour of Sri Lanka tour due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country.

Zimbabwe edge out West Indies to reach tri-series final

Zimbabwe edge out West Indies to reach tri-series final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Zimbabwe beat the West Indies by five runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in Bulawayo on Friday to book a place in Sunday's final of the triangular one-day international tournament against Sri Lanka.

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings propelled the West Indies to a dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with the batsman attributing his success to simplified thinking and letting his bat do the talking.

3 mains reasons why West Indies lost so badly...

3 mains reasons why West Indies lost so badly...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

West Indies displayed all the familiar faults which have plagued them during the cricket World Cup in a quarter-final capitulation to New Zealand at the Wellington Regional Stadium.

Women's World T20: West Indies beat Bangladesh by 49 runs

Women's World T20: West Indies beat Bangladesh by 49 runs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

West Indies women took a step closer towards a semi-final berth after comfortably beating Bangladesh by 49 runs to register their second win in the ICC World T20 cricket tournament, in Chennai, on Sunday.

IPL 2026: 'I want to learn': Samson on playing with Dhoni

IPL 2026: 'I want to learn': Samson on playing with Dhoni

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson expresses his excitement about joining Chennai Super Kings and learning from MS Dhoni, while also reflecting on India's T20 World Cup victory and his personal journey.

Yuvraj scores ton as India beat West Indies

Yuvraj scores ton as India beat West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Yuvraj Singh hit a rollicking 131-run knock as India pipped West Indies by 20 runs in a thrilling first one-day international to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series, in Kingston on Friday.

Hat-trick man Bumrah earns high praise from West Indies

Hat-trick man Bumrah earns high praise from West Indies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder tipped his cap to Jasprit Bumrah after the India pace bowler bagged a hat-trick on Day 2 of the second Test, in Kingston, on Saturday. Bumrah had figures of 6 for 16 as the West Indies collapsed to 87 for seven at stumps in their first innings, still 329 runs in arrears of India's first innings score.

Suryakumar dropped! Shreyas Iyer India's new T20 captain

Suryakumar dropped! Shreyas Iyer India's new T20 captain

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Shreyas Iyer has been named India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav signalling a new era for Indian T20I cricket.