News for 'world cup squad'

Can South Africa find right balance for World Cup glory?

Can South Africa find right balance for World Cup glory?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

South Africa look to balance last of their World Cup preparations

Abhishek Nayar faces big KKR headache ahead of IPL 2026

Abhishek Nayar faces big KKR headache ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, emphasises the importance of finding the right team combinations as their biggest challenge ahead of IPL 2026, despite a revamped squad with new players.

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan's government boycotting the men's T20 World Cup match against India, no directive has been issued to the Pakistan Women's A team ahead of their Rising Stars Asia Cup clash with India in Bangkok.

Billie Jean King Cup: Confident India Bank On Home Advantage Against Thailand

Billie Jean King Cup: Confident India Bank On Home Advantage Against Thailand

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

India is set to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, aiming for promotion to the 2026 play-offs. Despite a setback with Shrivalli Bhamidipaty's withdrawal, the team hopes to capitalise on home advantage.

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he will give Kane Williamson every chance to prove his fitness over the two weeks before the World Cup.

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Travel Uncertainty Looms for Zim After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Zimbabwe's departure from the T20 World Cup is on hold after Dubai airport closure amid escalating Middle East tensions.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer who have often been overlooked in the T20 format, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively with both eager to make a statement.

Hope Hails Team Effort as West Indies Reach Super Eights

Hope Hails Team Effort as West Indies Reach Super Eights

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Shai Hope praises West Indies' squad depth after a nine-wicket win over Nepal seals Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde starring.

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Intent does not always translate immediately into numbers, and effort however sincere needs to find expression in runs, especially with a World Cup drawing closer.

'Sanju Samson did his job': Pathan, DK back beleaguered opener

'Sanju Samson did his job': Pathan, DK back beleaguered opener

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Sanju Samson's quickfire 24 off 15 gave India a flying start against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, drawing mixed reactions from fans and praise from Irfan Pathan and Dinesh Karthik.

T20 World Cup: Who Should Keep Wickets?

T20 World Cup: Who Should Keep Wickets?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Vote For Your Choice!

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Following Pakistan's defeat to India in a T20 World Cup match, former players are calling for significant changes in the team, including the removal of Babar Azam and other senior players.

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Australia favorites against Ireland despite pace woes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Australia, despite missing key pacers, are overwhelming favorites against Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener.

Injured South Africa pace duo Nortje, Magala out of World Cup

Injured South Africa pace duo Nortje, Magala out of World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

South Africa's pace duo Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the World Cup because of injuries, Cricket South Africa confirmed on Thursday.

Pat Cummins seeks clearance from Cricket Australia for IPL participation

Pat Cummins seeks clearance from Cricket Australia for IPL participation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has returned to Australia for a final scan on his injured back to gain clearance for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is expected to rejoin the squad on April 17 if cleared.

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Shubman Gill will return 'better, stronger' after T20 World Cup snub: Gujarat Titans COO

S Africa give Kapp leave after wife's World Cup snub

S Africa give Kapp leave after wife's World Cup snub

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

South Africa's Kapp on compassionate leave after wife van Niekerk dropped from WC squad

Siraj opens up on T20I comeback and success against USA

Siraj opens up on T20I comeback and success against USA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj discusses his preparation for the T20 World Cup, his strategy against the USA, and the team's confidence during Saturday's match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Pietersen features in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad

Pietersen features in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Kevin Pietersen's Test future may be in doubt but the mercurial batsman was named in England's provisional 30-member squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

RCB Face Early Setback as Sri Lanka Withholds NOC, Thushara Doubtful for IPL 2026 Start

RCB Face Early Setback as Sri Lanka Withholds NOC, Thushara Doubtful for IPL 2026 Start

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

RCB suffer early IPL 2026 setback as Nuwan Thushara fails Sri Lanka Cricket fitness test, delaying his availability for the tournament opener.

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A chaotic buildup could be the reason for Bangladesh's "worst ever" World Cup campaign, lamented skipper Shakib Al Hasan, after they cut a sorry figure in an 87-run defeat to the Netherlands and suffered their fifth loss on the trot in Kolkata on Saturday.

Good news for India! Tilak Varma regains match fitness

Good news for India! Tilak Varma regains match fitness

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma set to be cleared by CoE, will join Indian team on Feb 3 in Mumbai

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Martin Guptill will play in his seventh T20 World Cup and Devon Conway will keep wickets in addition to his batting duties at the tournament

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.

Why did Britain's top shooters miss the World Cup?

Why did Britain's top shooters miss the World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The ISSF World Cup final in New Delhi has been robbed of some sheen as three of Britain's top shotgun shooters, including Paris Olympics trap gold-medallist Nathan Hales

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

MLS begins a transformative season with Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and record transfers as North America prepares to host the World Cup.

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has highlighted the threat posed by Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy ahead of their IPL match, despite their recent struggles. He also discussed the pitch conditions and the team's stand-in captain, Ishan Kishan.

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al-Ain 6-0 on Sunday to ease into the knockout stage of the Club World Cup from Group G along with Juventus.

IPL 2026: Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar Deserves His India Cap Back

IPL 2026: Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar Deserves His India Cap Back

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's impressive performance in IPL 2026 has sparked debate about his potential return to the Indian T20I squad.

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Agarkar's Big Calls Shape India's White-Ball Success

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector has been defined by bold decisions, tough calls and India reaching multiple ICC finals during his three-year stint.

Australia unfazed by rushed build-up ahead of Pakistan T20Is

Australia unfazed by rushed build-up ahead of Pakistan T20Is

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said the team is ready for the Pakistan T20I series despite a short, interrupted build-up, calling the tour vital preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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.

India Fired Up Ahead Of T20 World Cup

India Fired Up Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India head into the World Cup as World No 1, according to ICC rankings issued on Wednesday.

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

According to reports, Dravid, granted an extension after his contract ended on November 19, attributed the loss to the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

National trials: Manu Bhaker emerges victorious in 10m pistol event

National trials: Manu Bhaker emerges victorious in 10m pistol event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Olympian Manu Bhaker emerged victorious in the women's 10m pistol event at the national selection trials, showcasing her shooting prowess.

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins may be undecided about his future as Australia's One-Day International captain after the World Cup but few of his compatriots will be urging him to stand down after his efforts in India.

Indian Kabaddi Stars Gear Up for Asian Games with Intensive Training Camp

Indian Kabaddi Stars Gear Up for Asian Games with Intensive Training Camp

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Leading kabaddi players from India's men's and women's teams are participating in a high-performance strength and conditioning camp to prepare for the Asian Games in Japan.

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Matt Henry experienced a week of highs and lows, from witnessing the birth of his son to delivering a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.