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West Indies banking on Chanderpaul to save Test

West Indies banking on Chanderpaul to save Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

West Indies opener Adrian Barath, who scored a fighting half-century in the second innings, said the experienced Shivnarine Chanderpaul will be the visitors' key batsman on Thursday as they battle to save the second Test and three-Test series against India.

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Saeed Ajmal captured four wickets on Thursday as Pakistan's spinners combined to reduce West Indies to 209 for nine at the close of the opening day of the first Test.

T20 WC Super 8s: Kettleborough Returns For Big India Game

T20 WC Super 8s: Kettleborough Returns For Big India Game

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

ICC have announced the list of officials for the Super 8s, starting with New Zealand-Pakistan duel in Group 2 on Saturday, February 21.

T20 WC: Dube's Late Blows Earn Big Applause

T20 WC: Dube's Late Blows Earn Big Applause

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, but head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah credited Shivam Dube's two late boundaries for easing pressure in the tense chase against West Indies.

Antigua Test: Gayle leads strong West Indies reply vs NZ

Antigua Test: Gayle leads strong West Indies reply vs NZ

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Chris Gayle marked his return to Test cricket with an imposing unbeaten 85 as he led West Indies to 145 without loss, chasing New Zealand's 351 all out on the second day of the first Test at North Sound, Antigua.

India women confident about T20 World Cup despite England setback

India women confident about T20 World Cup despite England setback

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India's build-up for the Women's T20 World Cup suffered a setback after hosts England came from behind to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-1.

Srikkanth urges RCB to drop this player for IPL 2026 final

Srikkanth urges RCB to drop this player for IPL 2026 final

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth advises Royal Challengers Bengaluru to exclude Romario Shepherd from their playing XI for the IPL final against Gujarat Titans, citing concerns over his expensive bowling.

India's top performers in ODI series against West Indies

India's top performers in ODI series against West Indies

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

India may have won the just-concluded ODI series against the West Indies 4-1, but the scoreline certainly belies the intensity of the series.

West Indies bundled out for 149

West Indies bundled out for 149

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Glenn McGrath captured four wickets and Brett Lee and Stuart MacGill grabbed three each as Australia took early command of the second Test.

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Images from the third ODI between India and West Indies played at the Motera ground in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.

Images: West Indies turn the heat on India

Images: West Indies turn the heat on India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Images from the Day 2 of the first Test match between India and West Indies being played at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga is proud of his Indian heritage and has started to trace his family's roots in the country.

Raina, Dhoni lead second strings to West Indies

Raina, Dhoni lead second strings to West Indies

Rediff.com27 May 2011

In giving another validation to the club-versus-country debate, India is virtually sending a second string squad to the West Indies.

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Rediff.com5 May 2026

India retains its top position in the ICC T20I rankings, followed by England and Australia. The rankings consider matches played since May 2025 at 100 per cent and the previous two years at 50 per cent.

Rahim leads Bangladesh to win over West Indies

Rahim leads Bangladesh to win over West Indies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Mushfiqur Rahim led Bangladesh from the front with 41 not out as the home side ended their 12-match losing streak in Twenty20 internationals with a three-wicket win over West Indies on Tuesday.

Du Plessis heroics in vain as West Indies win run-fest

Du Plessis heroics in vain as West Indies win run-fest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Faf du Plessis blasted the second fastest century in Twenty20 internationals but it was not enough for South Africa as West Indies produced a record chase in a run-fest to win by four wickets at The Wanderers on Sunday.

India-West Indies ODI Series: Prasidh Krishna Most Valuable Player

India-West Indies ODI Series: Prasidh Krishna Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list India's Most Valuable ODI Players in the India - West Indies series.

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I to start at 9.30 PM IST

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I to start at 9.30 PM IST

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The third T20I was scheduled to begin 10:30 AM local time (8 pm IST) but has now been pushed back by one-and-a-half hours to 12 pm local time (9:30 pm IST).

Chase's century helps West Indies escape with a draw

Chase's century helps West Indies escape with a draw

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Roston Chase joined an elite group, scoring an unbeaten century as West Indies staged a great escape in the second Test against India in Jamaica on Wednesday.

Gayle's masterclass propels West Indies ahead

Gayle's masterclass propels West Indies ahead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

A defiant 155 not out by captain Chris Gayle helped West Indies take their overall lead to 296 with two second innings wickets left in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide on Monday.

T20 World Cup: 'Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself': Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: 'Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself': Sanju Samson

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson reveals how he overcame a lean patch by shutting out negativity and focusing on self-belief, culminating in a match-winning performance against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

No surprise if we beat West Indies, says Ireland captain

No surprise if we beat West Indies, says Ireland captain

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

With the West Indies in abysmal form in the wake of a crisis over player contracts, Ireland have a good chance to upset the Caribbeans in their World Cup opener on Monday, a result that would surprise no-one, according to their skipper.

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Archer, who has played his junior cricket in the Caribbean and qualified to play for England only in April, is a familiar figure for the West Indies camp and it knows what the 24-year-old is capable of.

West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup

West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo will be sent home from the World Cup after failing to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the second match of the campaign, a team spokesman said on Friday.

No RCB Victory Parade In Bengaluru

No RCB Victory Parade In Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru cancelled their victory parade in Bengaluru following their IPL title win to avoid a repeat of last year's deadly stampede and due to police restrictions.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL 2026 awards after record-breaking season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL 2026 awards after record-breaking season

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capped a historic IPL 2026 season by winning the Emerging Player, MVP, Orange Cap, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards after scoring 776 runs and smashing a record 72 sixes for Rajasthan Royals.

T20I rankings: Abhishek, Varun retain top spot; Raza topples Saim

T20I rankings: Abhishek, Varun retain top spot; Raza topples Saim

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma continued to stay at the top of the ICC Men's T20I batting charts despite a horrendous run in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Here's how West Indies plan to restrict India's batsmen

Here's how West Indies plan to restrict India's batsmen

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

West Indies captain Jason Holder demanded discipline from his bowlers in the remaining four ODIs of the five-match series against India, saying picking up wickets upfront would be crucial.

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the BCCI's decision to host Test matches in new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, alongside traditional centres.

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Minnows Scotland came up just four runs short of a famous upset in a World warm-up match.

ODI series: Afghanistan stun West Indies in opener

ODI series: Afghanistan stun West Indies in opener

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Rashid Khan destroyed the West Indies batting line-up with amazing figures of seven for 18 to bowl Afghanistan to a stunning 63-run victory.

Women's T20 World Cup: Spirited Sri Lanka Stun Champions New Zealand

Women's T20 World Cup: Spirited Sri Lanka Stun Champions New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A brilliant unbeaten half-century from Nilakshika Silva saw Sri Lanka complete a spectacular chase and claim a five-wicket win over reigning champions New Zealand at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

West Indies on brink of consolation victory vs Pakistan

West Indies on brink of consolation victory vs Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

West Indies reached 114-5 against Pakistan with inspirational opener Kraigg Brathwaite still at the crease after a tense fourth day ended early due to bad light as they chased a victory target of 153 in the third test in Sharjah on Wednesday. Brathwaite was defiantly standing on 44 with Shane Dowrich on 36 leaving West Indies needing 39 runs to break a 14-match losing streak stretching back to last May last year. Pakistan began the day on 87-4 before a battling 91 by opener Azhar Ali and 42 for Safraz Ahmed looked to have steadied the ship.

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.

England-West Indies 3rd ODI washed out

England-West Indies 3rd ODI washed out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Heavy rain forced umpires to abandon the third and final one-day cricket match between England and West Indies at Headingley on Friday, although the result had little bearing on the series which England were leading 2-0.

Pujara to lead India 'A' in West Indies

Pujara to lead India 'A' in West Indies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Saurashtra batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was on Friday named the captain of the India 'A' team that will tour the West Indies in June for three four-day matches, three One-dayers and two Twenty20s.

Pak strike back as West Indies trail by 264

Pak strike back as West Indies trail by 264

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Marlon Samuels and Darren Bravo frustrated Pakistan's bowlers with a defensive and patient batting display on a slow pitch but West Indies still trailed by 264 runs at the end of the third day of the first day-night Test in Dubai on Saturday.

Gayle back in West Indies squad

Gayle back in West Indies squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

Opening batsmen Chris Gayle and Sewnarine Chattergoon return to the West Indies squad for the third and final Test against Australia at the Kensington Oval next week.