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T20 World Cup: 'Youngest in the group': Arshdeep delivers again

T20 World Cup: 'Youngest in the group': Arshdeep delivers again

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Arshdeep Singh discusses learning from senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, focusing on adaptability and staying ahead of batters in the T20 World Cup.

After 50-over World Cup triumph India women eye T20 crown

After 50-over World Cup triumph India women eye T20 crown

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian women's cricket team, buoyed by their recent success, is focused on achieving consistent performance and dominating world cricket, with a particular emphasis on the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'There Is Pressure': Surya On Home World Cup Expectations

'There Is Pressure': Surya On Home World Cup Expectations

Rediff.com7 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav admits pressure of playing T20 World Cup 2026 at home but says India are staying present ahead of Super 8 clash vs South Africa.

T20 World Cup: Tilak issues clear warning to opposition bowlers...

T20 World Cup: Tilak issues clear warning to opposition bowlers...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tilak Varma says India will continue their aggressive batting approach in the T20 World Cup, aiming to put pressure on opposition bowlers even if they lose early wickets. He also praised Sanju Samson's contribution and highlighted Gautam Gambhir's motivational role.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com4 days ago

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Australia host the next T20 World Cup in 2028 but will be eyeing a bigger prize a few months before that when cricket is reintroduced to the Olympics in LA.

T20 World Cup: South Africa Relish 'Home Advantage' In Ahmedabad

T20 World Cup: South Africa Relish 'Home Advantage' In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com4 days ago

South Africa has established a strong advantage in the tournament by playing a majority of their matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, turning the stadium into a fortress.

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan emphasizes team goals over individual records in the T20 World Cup, dismissing concerns about facing England's Jofra Archer and focusing on contributing to Pakistan's success.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 days ago

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

T20 World Cup: India's Big Win Must Have Created Doubts In Windies' Minds

T20 World Cup: India's Big Win Must Have Created Doubts In Windies' Minds

Rediff.com1 days ago

It was a performance wrapped in authority and flair, one that re-instated the belief that they can remain T20 World Cup champions.

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fever drives record-breaking views

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fever drives record-breaking views

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on JioHotstar achieved record-breaking digital reach and consumption, surpassing previous records for ICC events.

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

T20 World Cup: 'Bumrah was bowling brilliantly, but Miller turned it'

T20 World Cup: 'Bumrah was bowling brilliantly, but Miller turned it'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised South Africa's composure under pressure following their victory over India in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, highlighting the match-winning contributions of David Miller and Dewald Brevis.

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rachin Ravindra praised Mitchell Santner's leadership and performance after New Zealand's superb come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

Rediff.com18 hours ago

India and West Indies clash in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: ICC working on alternate flight plans for players and officials after US strikes on Iran

T20 World Cup: ICC working on alternate flight plans for players and officials after US strikes on Iran

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is developing alternate flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup following US strikes on Iran.

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

Rediff.com7 days ago

What Abhishek should understand is that what defines a good cricketer is not the duck, but how he responds to it and overcomes it.

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Former champions Australia are set to conduct a thorough review of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after failing to progress beyond the group stage.

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Rediff.com5 days ago

TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.

T20 World Cup: Guess Who Tops The Most Valuable Player Race?

T20 World Cup: Guess Who Tops The Most Valuable Player Race?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2026 after Game 48.

T20 World Cup: Maharoof calls for 'hard decisions' after Sri Lanka's poor show

T20 World Cup: Maharoof calls for 'hard decisions' after Sri Lanka's poor show

Rediff.com2 days ago

Calling for "hard decisions", former all-rounder Farveez Maharoof came down heavily on the team management and players, terming the side's performance 'hurtful' and 'shameful.'

T20 World Cup: England-Pakistan showdown could flip the tournament

T20 World Cup: England-Pakistan showdown could flip the tournament

Rediff.com5 days ago

England all-rounder Liam Dawson says the team is confident despite a mixed group-stage campaign in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the strength of their spin attack.

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team on their victory over Pakistan at the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup2026. A proud moment for the nation.'

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kagiso Rabada discusses South Africa's successful cricket campaign, emphasizing the importance of team performance over individual statistics and highlighting the contributions of key players like Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch.

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Jonathan Trott, after concluding his tenure as Afghanistan coach, expresses his desire to coach the England cricket team, a role he would cherish.

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?

T20 World Cup: SKY blames batting collapse for India's humiliating loss

T20 World Cup: SKY blames batting collapse for India's humiliating loss

Rediff.com6 days ago

India faced a heavy defeat against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eights opener after a batting collapse while chasing 188. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted the failure to build partnerships cost them the game.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Pressure on India vs Zimbabwe, admits batting coach

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Pressure on India vs Zimbabwe, admits batting coach

Rediff.com3 days ago

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledges the pressure on India ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, emphasising the team's need to handle expectations and regain momentum.

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

Rediff.com3 days ago

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi praised England's Harry Brook for his match-winning century in the T20 World Cup, acknowledging it as potentially the best innings of Brook's career. Afridi also discussed Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals.

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

T20 World Cup: India's Path To Semis: Wins Alone May Not Be Enough

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

Rediff.com6 days ago

South Africa showcased their T20 World Cup title aspirations with a commanding 76-run victory over India in their Super Eight clash, fuelled by David Miller's explosive batting and a dominant bowling performance.

T20 World Cup: 100,000 Fans Fell Silent, Disappeared Into The Darkness

T20 World Cup: 100,000 Fans Fell Silent, Disappeared Into The Darkness

Rediff.com5 days ago

To witness over 100,000 people sitting in stunned silence is not a sight one can forget easily.

T20 World Cup: Axar Snub, Bumrah Misused: Gambhir, SKY Under Fire

T20 World Cup: Axar Snub, Bumrah Misused: Gambhir, SKY Under Fire

Rediff.com5 days ago

'We lost the match between the 7th and 15th over. You used Bumrah's two overs early and kept the remaining two for the death. But Rohit Sharma never used Bumrah like this.'

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

Rediff.com5 days ago

West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.

T20 World Cup: Could have been more clinical with ball, says Surya after win vs Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Could have been more clinical with ball, says Surya after win vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 days ago

India defeated Zimbabwe in a high-scoring T20 World Cup match to keep their semifinal hopes alive. Suryakumar Yadav expressed dissatisfaction with the bowling performance despite the win. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza acknowledged the need for improvement across all departments.

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir predicts India will not reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, despite their strong group stage performance.

T20 World Cup: Why Can't Teams Just Admit They Played Badly?

T20 World Cup: Why Can't Teams Just Admit They Played Badly?

Rediff.com3 days ago

After a big loss, teams often give excuses instead of honestly admitting they played badly.

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

'Blatant lies!': Bangladesh coach slams ex-adviser over T20 World Cup exclusion

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin criticizes former sports adviser Asif Nazrul for allegedly misrepresenting facts regarding the national team's exclusion from the T20 World Cup, stating that players were devastated by the decision.

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

T20 World Cup: Can India Turn Super Eight Tension Into Triumph?

Rediff.com6 days ago

It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.