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World Twenty20 India 2016

Fri, Mar 31, 2017
New T20 tournament will not harm county game: Morgan

The new Twenty20 tournament being planned by the England and Wales Cricket...

Wed, Sep 21, 2016
NZ captain Williamson counts on World T20 experience for series

With spin expected to have an impact on the outcome of the opening Test...

Wed, Jun 29, 2016
ICC likely to make 12-team main draw in 2018 World T20

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to add two more teams to the...

Thu, Apr 21, 2016
Under-fire Windies board promises change, defends record

The West Indies' Cricket Board hit back at its detractors, insisting it is...

Mon, Apr 11, 2016
None of us had dinner after that defeat against India: Mashrafe

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has revealed that he and his teammates...

Sun, Apr 10, 2016
Waqar-Afridi relationship dented post leak of World T20 report

Former Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has claimed that his relationship...

Thu, Apr 7, 2016
Richards backs Sammy in dispute with WICB after WT20 triumph

Batting great Viv Richards has come out in support of Darren Sammy after the...

Tue, Apr 5, 2016
Kohli is WT20's most valuable player!

India's batting sensation Virat Kohli, named player of the tournament, is...

Australia missed Lyon in World T20: Haddin

Former wicketkeeper Brad Haddin says Australia missed the experience and...

Sarfraz Ahmed named Pakistan's new T20 captain

Wicket-keeper batsman Sarfraz Ahmed was, on Tuesday, named captain of...

Mon, Apr 4, 2016
A peek into Carlos Brathwaite's mind during the 'super' last over

Didn't want to leave Samuels under pressure, says Carlos Brathwaite.

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, disbanded its national selection...

Waqar resigns as Pakistan's coach after World T20 debacle

Underfire Waqar Younis on Monday resigned as Pakistan's head coach in the...

'Hope Brathwaite's exploits bring Delhi Daredevils fans back'

Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua feels that Carlos Brathwaite's magnificent...

Kohli named captain! Check out the WT20 team of the tournament

India's batting sensation Virat Kohli was on Monday named captain of the ICC...

Nicholas regrets, apologises to Sammy for 'Short of Brains' comment

Former England cricketer Mark Nicholas, on Monday, tendered an unconditional...

More teams in World T20? Probably...

International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson is satisfied...

Numbers, numbers from the World T20!

The 2016 World T20 was the most exciting ever, what with that dramatic last...

'BCCI gives us more support than WICB'

After skipper Darren Sammy, it was the turn of premier all-rounder Dwayne...

Sun, Apr 3, 2016
PHOTOS: Brathwaite, Samuels win World T20 title for Windies

Joe Root hit a fluent 54 to help England post 155 for nine wickets against...

Kohli named World T20 player of the tournament

The 27-year-old batted five innings in the tournament, scoring a total of...

Emotional Sammy slams West Indies Cricket Board

'People were wondering we would plays this tournament, we had issues with...

How 'Champions' West Indies created history at Eden

West Indies created history by becoming the first nation to win the ICC...

'Maiden title should spur women's game in Caribbeans'

"We have to move on from here not just enjoy look at it stepping stone. We...

West Indies women stun Australia to win World T20 title

West Indies women outclassed Australia by eight wickets to win their maiden...

Waqar refuses to go out as 'villain'

Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis, on Sunday, refused to step down from...

Sat, Apr 2, 2016
Sammy hits out at Mark Nicholas for 'short of brains' remark

Bitter but not unnerved by the "lack of respect" for his team even back...

World T20 final: England plot to stifle Windies power at the death

England's death bowling prowess played a crucial role in their progress to...

Ganguly backs under-pressure MS Dhoni

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Mahendra Singh Dhoni did most of...

Stop boundary flow if you can, Sammy dares England

The sight of a West Indian batsman stealing a cheeky single is a rarity in...

Kohli jumps to top spot in MVP list

India's T20 World Cup challenge has ended. But it is likely that Virat Kohli...

World T20: Rampant West Indies take on resurgent England in final

They dampened the local spirits by knocking out India but a resurrected West...

'While defending a total, Indian bowling does take a battering'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has elaborated on the need for India to focus...

'If there comes a chance to coach India, I will think about it'

Shane Warne has said he was not a man to say no to any proposition such as...

India at World T20: It was all about Virat Kohli's heroics

The legend of Virat Kohli reached gigantic proportions as the reigning...

WT20 title will probably be equal to Ashes win: Root

England batsman Joe Root believes if they stay true to their character, it...

Fri, Apr 1, 2016
Imran Khan: My advice is linked to Pakistan's defeat!

Imran Khan was 'not familiar with the demands and tactics employed in this...

Flyover tragedy: WT20 finalist teams to wear black armbands

All the four teams in the men's and women's ICC World Twenty20 finals Sunday...

Numbers Game: Of Windies' record chase and Kohli's golden run

Lendl Simmons hit an unbeaten 83 to guide West Indies to a seven-wicket...

Pakistan manager blames Afridi for WT20 debacle

The national team manager Intikhab Alam has blamed captain Shahid Afridi for...

Ian Chappell backs under pressure Dhoni

The way Mahendra Singh Dhoni has performed in the World Twenty20, he can...

India didn't get their basics right: Shane Warne

Australia's spin legend Shane Warne blamed a lacklustre performance with the...

For a spinner to bowl a no-ball is unacceptable: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said rather than talk about India's...

Gavaskar's honest advice to Dhoni...

'My honest advice to Dhoni after IPL is to take a break but not too much of...

'The only thing I am really disappointed about are the two no-balls'

A distraught Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed the two no-balls bowled to Lendl...

We were inspired by the under-19 boys' World Cup win: Sammy

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy has said they drew a lot of inspiration...

Thu, Mar 31, 2016
Where India lost the plot against the Windies

Lendl Simmons was a late replacement, but he led a charmed life to blast an...

West Indies women oust New Zealand to make WT20 final

The West Indies held their nerve in the death overs to beat New Zealand by...

Warne spills the beans on why Australia lost...

Our selection was wrong, says Aussie spin great Shane Warne.

Good achievement for me to be part of WT20 side: Pandey

The man who replace injured all-rounder Yuvraj Singh at the business end of...

Underpressure Rohit wants to deliver in front of home fans

Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who is yet to make a noteworthy contribution in...

India or West Indies doesn't matter, warns Jason Roy

Opener Jason Roy, the hero of England's semifinal win has issued a warning...

Yet another semi-final exit for New Zealand. Is it a jinx?

Yet another semi-final exit from a big ICC event but New Zealand captain...

We were 20 to 25 runs short, says Kiwi skipper Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said his team were 20 to 25 runs short...

How England reached World T20 Final...

England simply got it right on the day, something they have struggled to do...

Wed, Mar 30, 2016
Aggressive brand of cricket took us to WT20 final: Morgan

England captain Eoin Morgan on Wednesday said their belief in playing...

World T20: Brilliant Roy takes England to final

England stormed into the final of the ICC World Twenty20 with a...

Waqar slams PCB for leaking his confidential report

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been accused of being non-serious...

World T20: India bank on spin to blunt West Indian weapons

The second World Twenty20 semi-final is likely to hinge on who emerges on...

Why Team India is doing well...

Ahead of the World T20 semi-final against the West Indies, team director...

Women's WT20: Australia beat England by five runs, enter final

Defending champions Australia made a dramatic comeback to beat old foes...

India face selection conundrum after Yuvraj's injury

With Yuvraj Singh's injury-forced ouster disturbing their settled line-up,...

Make PCB accountable for Pak's poor show: Yousuf

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf has urged the fact-finding committee...

Who's bothered about Kohli? 'Have you ever heard of Chris Gayle?'

West Indies captain Darren Sammy believes that starting as underdogs against...

Injured Yuvraj Singh ruled out of World T20

India suffered a major blow ahead of Thursday's ICC World T20 semi-final...

World T20: Guide to India vs West Indies semi-final

Following is a factbox on the second World Twenty20 semi-final between West...

Now Afridi seeks forgiveness for Pakistan's dismal World T20 show

'Today, I, Shahid Afridi, seek forgiveness from the people of Pakistan for...

World T20: When performance belied reputations

As we head to the head to the business end of the tournament, that involves...

Tue, Mar 29, 2016
'Watching Kohli bat and perform you can learn a lot'

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson feels that one can "learn a lot" by...

Will Yuvraj recover in time for WT20 semis vs Windies?

A call on him playing the match will be taken after he undergoes a fitness...

Chris Gayle's fan moment with Amitabh Bachchan

Chris Gayle made a special visit to the house of Bollywood superstar Amitabh...

India may use Ashwin with the new ball to counter Gayle

If India can boast of Virat Kohli then the West Indies have a far more...

Wankhede track will not be totally batsmen-friendly

The Wankhede Stadium track being prepared for the ICC World T20 semi final...

In-form New Zealand will stay grounded against England

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is too familiar with the fickleness of...

Virat, please don't fire, pleads Gayle

Virat Kohli's splendid match-winning knock against Australia, in Mohali on...

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has offered to resign after his team were...

Lendl Simmons to replace injured Fletcher in West Indies squad

Lendl Simmons will replace injured Andre Fletcher in the West Indies squad...

Super Kohli leads ICC T20 rankings; India also No. 1

Powered by his marauding knocks in the World Twenty20 so far, Indian batsman...

Top 5 bowling performances in World T20 Super 10s

Featuring Santer, Jordan, Faulkner, Morris, Zampa.

People trolling Anushka Sharma are frustros: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has lambasted all those who troll...

Peaking England meet soaring Kiwis in Kotla humdinger

England skipper Eoin Morgan would like to believe his team peaked at the...

World T20: Guide to England vs New Zealand semi-final

England face unbeaten New Zealand in the first semi-final of 2016 World T20...

Mon, Mar 28, 2016
PHOTOS: Amla guides SA to consolation win over SL

A patient half-century by opening batsman Hashim Amla guided South Africa to...

Ian Chappell blames Australia's selectors for World T20 exit

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has slammed his country's selectors...

Pandey named as cover after Yuvraj injury, focus on Rahane

Yet to get a game in the tournament, Rahane could find himself playing at...

Australian skipper Smith 'disappointed' with umpiring decision

Australian captain Steven Smith has expressed disappointment over his...

TOP 5 knocks from the World T20 Super 10s

Featuring Gayle, Kohli, Root, Dilshan and Butler.

When Kohli thought it was all over for India

Batting superstar Virat Kohli feared that India were virtually out of the...

Kohli's batting draws comparisons with Lara, Sachin and Zaheer Abbas

Indian great Sachin Tendulkar remains the gold standard of batting in the...

Shame on people for trolling Anushka, says angry Kohli

A day after bludgeoning the Australian bowlers in Mohali, Virat Kohli on...

Tendulkar leads Twitter praise for Kohli's 'special' knock

"There are players who are in form and there is @imVkohli who wins you games...

Kohli on the secret of India's World T20 success

Virat Kohli has been in phenomenal form for India in the Twenty20 format and...

Gavaskar joins greats in praise of Kohli

'At the moment he (Virat Kohli) is the best limited-overs batsman in the...

Why Australia is unable to solve 'Kohli' riddle...

'We've tried a few different things. It hasn't really worked.'

World T20: Will India retain the same Playing XI for semis?

After a nail-biting finish to the opening stage of their World T20 campaign,...

World T20: Dhoni waxes eloquent about Kohli

'It is a good quality to be calm but at the same time, he will always be an...

Sun, Mar 27, 2016
We can't keep relying on Kohli...the others have to step up: Dhoni

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was lavish in his praise for the...

How Kohli single-handedly carried India into World T20 semis

Virat Kohli smashed a masterful 82 to guide India to a six-wicket win...

This is what you play cricket for, I am overwhelmed: Kohli

An "emotional" and "overwhelmed" Virat Kohli has termed his exceptional...

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

India sealed a semi-final berth in the World Twenty20 after defeating...

World T20: Minnows Afghanistan stun West Indies

Minnows Afghanistan scripted history as they defeated 2012 champions West...

World T20: India eves' pathetic campaign over after third defeat

The Indian women's cricket team has been knocked out of the World Twenty20...

Hostile reception for Pakistan team

The Pakistan cricket team, sans captain Shahid Afridi, returned to a hostile...

Miandad skips meeting to review Pak's early exit

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has refused to attend meetings of the...

What is MS Dhoni trying to prove, asks Yuvraj's father

Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh has launched another scathing attack at...

Root leads MVP standings. Guess Kohli's position...

As we write this we still await the crucial India-Australia knock-out in...

Two England players fined ahead of semi-final

England pair Jason Roy and David Willey have been fined by the International...

Mathews exits World T20 as Sri Lanka's tragic hero

Hamstrung, running out of partners and his team's title defence at stake --...

Dhoni 'wary' of dew factor, could bowl first

India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has revealed his plans ahead of the...

Johnson takes a dig at 'missing' Kohli

Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has taken a dig at Virat...

McMillan heaps praise on versatile New Zealand

New Zealand's impressive bowling and fielding in their unbeaten run at the...

We have let down our country: Angelo Mathews

Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews has made no bones about the fact that the...

England's 'aggressive' cricket pleases captain Morgan

England captain Eoin Morgan has said that he did not come into the ICC World...

Sat, Mar 26, 2016
WT20 PHOTOS: England hold nerve to beat Lanka; reach semis

England held their nerve to beat Sri Lanka by 10 runs in a thrilling World...

England survive Sri Lanka scare to reach World T20 semis; SA ousted

England edged past Sri Lanka by 10 runs to reach the semi-finals of the...

'We're not leaving Kolkata without watching Ind-Aus tie'

'It's going to be a great game, probably the game of the tournament.'

Crestfallen Pakistan players will start returning home

"The players and officials could face an angry reception on their return...

'ICC should investigate India-Bangladesh match'

'The way the match ended it just does not feel right to me.'

Women's World T20: NZ seal semis spot with crushing win over SA

New Zealand continued their invincible run by notching up a comfortable...

Versatile Kohli issues Australia a warning!

India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli suggested Australia will make the grave...

Taskin's suspension sheer injustice, says Bangladesh cricket chief

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan slammed the...

Shane Watson reveals the lowest point of his career...

Shane Watson, who will retire post the World T20, has picked the one Test...

Beating India in India is the ultimate challenge, says Watson

Beating India in their own backyard is the ultimate challenge and the boys...

Kohli on how India is planning to tackle Australia in do-or-die match

India's batting mainstay Virat Kohi claimed that the hosts would be looking...

Who will win the knock-out berth clash? India or Australia?

A scrappy India will have to lift their game by several notches against an...

Another blow to Bangladesh; players fined for slow over-rate

Bangladesh have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their...

Fri, Mar 25, 2016
We came here to win and qualify for semis: Sammy

West Indies captain Darren Sammy said their main objective coming into the...

PHOTOS: West Indies edge past South Africa to enter WT20 semis

West Indies edged out South Africa by three wickets in their World Twenty20...

West Indies reach semis after sinking South Africa

West Indies beat South Africa by three wickets in a low-scoring thriller in...

Kohli is playing Tendulkar's role for India now: Afridi

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has compared batting maestro Virat Kohli with...

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: England players visit the Taj Mahal

England cricketers Joe Root, Jos Buttler, David Willey and Liam Plunkett...

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Australia knock Pakistan out

Australia knocked Pakistan out of the ICC World Twenty20 with a convincing...

Whole team in state of sorrow after India loss: Mashrafe

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza admitted they were in a state of sorrow...

We have not performed at our best throughout season: Root

A win against Sri Lanka will put them firmly in contention for a semi-final...

Have not decided on retirement: Afridi

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Friday said that he is yet make up his...

World T20: The secret of New Zealand's success...

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill has credited his side's unbeaten run in...

Can't always use 'transition phase' as an excuse: Chandimal

Senior Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal admitted that his side cannot...

Santner different from Vettori: Ish Sodhi

Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner has emerged as New Zealand's trump card in...

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

England will be determined to get their act together against defending...

World T20: Bangladesh seek redemption against unstoppable Kiwis

Demoralised Bangladesh will look to end their campaign on a high when they...

Women's World T20: England beat Windies in nail-biting finish

England women had to rely on a bye off the last ball to beat West Indies...

World T20: Commanding Pakistan women beat Bangladesh

Pakistan produced a commanding performance to beat Bangladesh by nine...

Thu, Mar 24, 2016
PHOTOS: Team India, Australia's Maxwell celebrate Holi

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell celebrated Holi, the festival of colours,...

The whole dressing-room felt disappointed after the loss: Bangladesh skipper

The last-ball defeat to India in the thrilling World Twenty20 encounter was...

Shane Watson to quit international cricket after World T20

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will quit international cricket after...

All speculation of groupism basless, says Malik

'Six of us were not talking during the World T20 in 2009 but we still...

World T20: Australia, Pakistan face-off in must-win game

Their path to the semi-finals looking relatively easier in comparison,...

'This victory will not erase the pain of 2007 loss to Bangladesh'

Managing chaos in that situation was a key factor, says Dhoni.

Why Dhoni lost his cool...

'Hearing you, your tone and your question, it's clear that you aren't happy...

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Chris Gayle will return to the top of the batting order as West Indies look...

'Tough day, but very good effort by the team'

The team's ability to stay calm under intense pressure and manage the...

'Not at all surprised by Afghanistan's fighting performance'

England captain Eoin Morgan said the 57-run eight-wicket stand between Moeen...

Numbers Game: Another milestone for Dhoni, the finisher

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from the match:

How Captain Cool Dhoni 'finished' off Bangladesh

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all praise for young Hardik Pandya, who held his...

Wed, Mar 23, 2016
WT20 PHOTOS: India scrape past Bangladesh in last-over thriller

India edged out Bangladesh by one run in a thrilling World Twenty20 match on...

WT20: 'This Pakistan team lacks pride and passion'

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar says he is he is not the least bit surprised by...

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: England survive collapse to sink Afghanistan

England beat Afghanistan by 15 runs in a World Twenty20 Group One match at...

More problems for Afridi; now BCCI slams comment on 'Kashmir'

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur, on Wednesday,...

Speculation ends! DDCA gets clearance to host World T20 semi-final

Ending a days of speculation, Delhi, on Wednesday, got the go ahead to host...

Misfiring Aussies wary of unpredictable Pakistanis

Pakistan may be down and out, but Peter Nevill, Australia's wicketkeeper,...

Big blow for Bangladesh! Taskin's suspension is upheld

Independent assessment finds that some of the Bangladesh pacer's standard...

6 Reasons why Pakistan lost to Kiwis

Waqar Younis has hit out at his batsmen for failing to accelerate.

Afridi hints at retirement after World Twenty20

Shahid Afridi gave clear indications that he would retire from the shortest...

Shahid Afridi courts another controversy

Even as the dust settles over his 'we got more love in India' comment,...

Nehra trolled for 'using old Nokia phone'

Indian pacer Ashish Nehra was trolled for his comments that he is still...

Tue, Mar 22, 2016
WT20 PHOTOS: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 22 runs to seal semis spot

New Zealand secured their third straight win to book a spot in the...

Wicket plays a big role in T20 cricket: Nehra

Ashish Nehra has contributed significantly to the Indian team's recent...

Kohli is India's key batsman, but can't write off others: Shakib

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan picked Virat Kohli as India's key...

WT20: Duminy ruled out of game against Windies

South Africa will play Friday's vital World Twenty20 Group 1 match against...

Uncertainty over Kotla hosting WT20 semi-final continues

The Delhi high court has told the Delhi and District Cricket Association it...

Australia's Zampa happy to 'get monkey off his back'

Wicket-less in the first three Twenty20 Internationals of his career,...

Imran Khan wants India-Pakistan bilateral series resumed

Pakistan's cricket legend, Imran Khan has said that he would like to see...

World T20: England need to fix grey areas against fighting Afghans

Their campaign back on track after a stunning victory over South Africa, a...

How India can close in on World T20 semis berth

India will look for another colossal victory and inch closer to the...

David Warner reaches yet another milestone

Australian explosive batsman David Warner has become the second player of...

Mon, Mar 21, 2016
WT20 PHOTOS: Australia edge Bangladesh by three wickets

Australia survived a middle-order meltdown to beat Bangladesh by three...

World T20: Security tightened for Pak team

Security at the PCA stadium in Mohali was tightened on Monday as the...

ICC Women's WT20: New Zealand clinical in win against Aussies

New Zealand continued their unbeaten run at the ICC Women's World Twenty20...

World T20: Take this slam-bang quiz

Are you ready to play a World T20 quiz? Get started. You have six seconds to...

Ashwin fires warning, says India tough to beat in favourable conditions

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that "under favourable...

PCB chief confirms: Afridi to be sacked after WT20

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi will be replaced as Pakistan's T20...

Unaffected by criticism, Afridi says he knows what's good for team

Trying to stay aloof from the scathing backlash that he has faced in the...

India women gear up for must-win tie against England

Unlucky to have lost the previous tie against Pakistan by just two runs via...

99 per cent sure India winning World T20: Sehwag

Former opener Virender Sehwag feels India remain overwhelming favourites to...

Confidence regained, India want to continue momentum against Bangladesh

His 24-run cameo against Pakistan was worth its weight in gold and Yuvraj...

Pakistan's unpredictability makes it challenging: NZ coach

New Zealand may be on a roll having notched up two big wins in the ICC World...

Bangladesh urge ICC to lift Taskin ban

Bangladesh have appealed to cricket's world governing body to lift the...

World T20: Pakistan in must-win game against red-hot Kiwis

Pakistan will be desperately looking to ensure the painful defeat to India...

Imran Khan refuses to comment on controversy involving Umar Akmal

Former Pakistani cricketer and politician Imran Khan refused to comment on a...

'Kohli reads the situation well and backs his skills'

Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik has praised India vice-captain Virat Kohli for...

'We'll lose to Pakistan at some point...can't keep winning'

It's a record he is proud of but Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels...

'Raina deserves that No.4 slot, he's the best option'

Indian captain MS Dhoni has backed the struggling Suresh Raina and said he...

'Kohli understands how he is supposed to bat in different wickets'

In awe of Virat Kohli's batting genius in the World Twenty20 win over...

Sun, Mar 20, 2016
Why South Africa dropped Steyn for Afghanistan match

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis tells Harish Kotian/Rediff.com why they had...

Afghanistan players would love to play in IPL, county cricket: Shahzad

South Africa may have emerged as winners but it was Afghanistan, who won...

World T20: Sri Lanka women taste first victory

Sri Lankan women's cricket team held their nerves to register a 14-run win...

PHOTOS: Fletcher steers Windies to big win over Sri Lanka

Andre Fletcher produced a blinder of an innings, smashing 84 runs off only...

Ganguly confirms: Bachchan charged nothing to sing national anthem!

Sourav Ganguly confirmed that Amitabh Bachchan charged no fee to sing the...

World T20 security team features former hockey internationals

Once renowned stars of their own sporting arena, former India hockey players...

Here's what happened in Pakistan after their team lost to India...

Former players slammed Shahid Afridi's 'tactically weak' captaincy, while...

'You want to be the guy that makes the difference in the game'

In a low-scoring tense encounter on a difficult Eden Gardens pitch, Virat...

WT20 PHOTOS: Afghanistan lose to South Africa despite Shahzad's blast

AB de Villiers blasted a quickfire half-century to propel South Africa to a...

Want Taskin's suspension to be revoked, says Mashrafe Mortaza

Such is the situation that Bangladesh may be forced to field a half-fit...

Virat is a man in control of his batting: Chappell

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels that Virat Kohli is a man in...

Afridi to be axed as Pakistan captain: PCB sources

Pakistan's World Twenty20 loss to India could spell the end of Shahid...

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

West Indies women took a step closer towards a semi-final berth after...

PHOTOS: Kohli bows before 'God of cricket'

To win it for India in front of Sachin is emotional, says Kohli.

Pak media criticises Afridi, Waqar for tactical errors

Scathing in its criticism after Pakistan's loss to India in a World Twenty20...

Numbers game: Kohli, the master of run chases!

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten half-century to steer India to a six-wicket...

Akmal complains to Imran Khan on batting slot, earns PCB wrath

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has come under fire from the team management...

We did not think the Eden Gardens wicket would turn so much: Dhoni

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that he did expect turn but no...

4 reasons why Pakistan lost AGAIN against India...

Virat Kohli helped India survive a top-order collapse and beat Pakistan by...

'It was a challenging wicket, that's what you want as a cricketer'

Man of the match Virat Kohli has said that it is the challenge of playing on...

Sat, Mar 19, 2016
World T20: Kohli masterclass helps India thrash Pakistan

India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in a Super 10 Group 2 match to record...

Mamata assures foolproof security for WT20 final too

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured the organisers to provide...

PHOTOS: Biggest cheer for Tendulkar as stalwarts felicitated

It was 'Yesterday Once More' for the fans as they witnessed an August...

Rain plays spoilsport as Pakistan women beat India via D/L method

Indian women's cricket team paid the price for a poor batting display...

India v Pak: Amitabh Bachchan sings national anthem at Eden Gardens

Bollywood mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan, sang the Indian national anthem...

We have plans for Gayle, says Lanka coach

Not too intimidated by the prospect of a Chris Gayle onslaught, Sri Lankan...

Massive blow to Bangladesh! ICC suspends bowlers Taskin, Sunny

Bangladesh pace sensation Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny...

We have the calibre to be destructive, Windies captain warns

West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he is not concerned as the ones who...

Vandersay called up as Malinga's replacement in Lanka squad

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay will replace the injured Lasith Malinga in Sri...

Classy Root flourishes into master of all formats

There was never an iota of doubt over Joe Root's class since his 2012 Test...

WT20: Afghanistan face daunting task against South Africa

Advancing into the Super 10 stage for the first time in three attempts,...

'Gayle storm' alert as Windies square off against Sri Lanka

High on confidence after their emphatic victory over England, the West...

Now I don't see a threat to Pakistan team in India: PCB chief

'The problem of security is over and thank god that the match is taking...

Milestones set by England in victory over South Africa

Following are some records and milestones set during England's two-wicket...

WT20 Indo-Pak tie: Rain threatens to play spoilsport at Eden Gardens

In what could come as a major disappointment for fans across the globe,...

How England drew inspiration from Gayle's innings

Chief architect of their record run-chase against South Africa, England...

WT20: Duminy spells out reasons for close loss against England

All their efforts to stop a rampaging England ending in smoke, South...

Fri, Mar 18, 2016
Root's 44-ball 83 helps England pull off record run chase vs SA

Joe Root blasted a 44-ball 83 to help England pull off a record run chase in...

Indo-Pak players share light moments ahead of crunch Eden tie

Off-the-field camaraderie between Virat Kohli, Mohammad Aamir and Shahid...

World T20: New Zealand script dramatic win over Australia

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat first...

We were fortunate to play on two wickets so similar: Williamson

A modest New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has said his team was...

'India-Pakistan is not cricket, it is more of a border rivalry'

The enormity of the Indo-Pak rivalry is not lost on R Ashwin, who considers...

This is for the first time Indians are under more pressure: Waqar

History may be against them but Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has said the...

World T20: India in do-or-die clash with Pakistan

Jolted by the shock loss to New Zealand in the opening game, India will be...

Sri Lanka's Malinga ruled out of World T20 due to knee injury

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the World...

World T20: Pak envoy disappointed for colleagues over travel denial

Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, on Friday, expressed his...

World T20 tied match my favourite Indo-Pak moment: Sehwag

He was part of many a memorable triumphs against Pakistan but for former...

Waugh describes best batsmen of era, also praises Smith

Former skipper Steve Waugh has heaped praise on the current Australia...

Johnson criticises Kohli for 'putting extra pressure on India'

Former Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson has criticised Virat Kohli's...

World T20: We can go a long way, says Dilshan

Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan said it would be a mistake to write...

I'm Afghan coach, says Inzy after refusing to comment on Ind-Pak clash

Asked to comment on India-Pakistan high voltage match, Inzamam-ul-Haq said...

Lanka captain sends out warning signal to World T20 teams...

If we click, we can do anything, says Angelo Mathews .

Thu, Mar 17, 2016
Dilshan's unbeaten 83 takes Sri Lanka past Afghanistan

Defending champions Sri Lanka secured a six wicket win over Afghanistan in...

Pakistan favourites vs under pressure India: Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar picked Pakistan as the favourites against India in the...

Edwards leads England women to victory over Bangladesh

England rode on a half-century from skipper Charlotte Edwards to beat...

What England must do to play well in T20s...

Jos Buttler said it is important that more English cricketers play in the...

Raina-Malik camaraderie in full view during net session

They could be breathing down each others' necks in their marquee World T20...

SA skipper Du Plessis banking on batting firepower

South Africa skipper Faf Du Plessis says his team's batting firepower is...

Pakistan women's opener discharged after being hit by bouncer

Javeria Khan, who opens the batting for the Pakistan women's team, has been...

How 'Gayle storm' uprooted England's plans

England skipper Eoin Morgan gave credit where it was due, stating that Chris...

WT20: Bruised England face Proteas challenge in battle of equals

Bruised and battered by Chris Gayle's mauling on Wednesday, England are...

Australia v New Zealand: 'Incredible' Kiwis eye another upset

New Zealand will have their tails up and eye another upset when they resume...

Windies coach tells Gayle: Bat 15 overs for me

Even as Chris Gayle's fastest World Twenty20 century hogged the limelight,...

Wed, Mar 16, 2016
Gayle blasts 47-ball century as Windies demolish England

Opener Chris Gayle blasted a 47-ball century as West Indies crushed England...

'India has been playing good cricket...even with the last loss'

Not ready to dwell on the past, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi says the...

Pakistan ride on Afridi's all-round show to whip Bangladesh

Shahid Afridi gave a fitting reply to unwarranted criticism over comments he...

Playing three spinners paid off for Kiwis: Steyn

A fit again South African pacer Dale Steyn on Wednesday said that New...

Afghan captain Stanikzai appeals for more opportunities

Growing in confidence with every opportunity that has come their way,...

World T20: Take this slam-bang quiz

Are you ready to play a World T20 quiz? Get started. You have six seconds to...

World T20: Mathews feels it is good to carry underdogs tag

Undergoing a transition phase, defending champions Sri Lanka may not be in...

Gavaskar criticises India's 'over-confident' approach

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar criticised India for their...

Why Indian women's cricket deserves equal support from fans

On a day (Tuesday) when India's much-followed men's team succumbed to a...

'India must be ready to take the medicine it gives others'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar feels India got a taste of their own medicine...

Sri Lanka unsure of Malinga's availability for opener

Hinting that their ace pacer Lasith Malinga may miss their ICC World...

Stats: New Zealand spinners script history against India at Nagpur

Statistical highlights of the World Twenty20 Super 10 Group 2 match between...

Pundits, media hail New Zealand's 'selection masterstroke'

The New Zealand team administration has received a pat on the back from the...

World T20: Sri Lanka face Afghan challenge

Lost in transition, defending champions Sri Lanka will look to come out of...

It was selectors' decision to play three spinners, says NZ's Santner

Hero of New Zealand's thumping win over India, Mitchell Santner said they...

Dhoni finds his excuse: 'Challenge to score runs on such tracks'

'If you have a partnership then you can build on. I think it was the...

'We restricted New Zealand to a good total, but batting let us down'

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has blamed his side's famed batting...

Tue, Mar 15, 2016
Points Table: ICC World T20 2016

How the teams stand in the Super 10s stage of the tournament.

FIVE reasons why India went down to New Zealand in WT20 opener

Kane Williamson's gamble to compromise on speed and pick three specialist...

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: New Zealand spinners destroy India in Nagpur

Images from the ICC World T20 match between India and New Zealand in Nagpur.

Indian women rout Bangladesh in WT20 opener

India produced a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 72 runs in the...

'T20 has narrowed the gulf between teams'

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy made it clear that they "can't take England...

England rest hopes on spin duo Rashid, Ali

'As long as we execute our goals and plans like we normally do, we will be...

'Indian batting is strong and capable of chasing big totals down'

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf has picked India as the strong...

Afridi clarifies: 'I gave a diplomatic statement'

'I was merely trying to give a positive message to the rest of the world...

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

"For me, I did not find anything controversial in it. This is something he...

After politics, it's cricket time for Pakistan

Their arrival itself was mired in drama and a mercurial Pakistan would look...

Ashwin, Kohli key men for India at World T20, reckons Swann

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has tipped Australia as favourites to...

World T20: One thing Kiwis are wary of...

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has admitted he is wary of the threat...

Malinga doubtful for Lanka's World T20 opener

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who has not yet recovered fully from...

Mon, Mar 14, 2016
Why Rohit Sharma makes Harbhajan laugh?

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh uploaded a picture of teammate Rohit...

Variation is key to my success as a death bowler: Bravo

West Indies all-rounder Dwanye Bravo on Monday said trying out different...

Sami doubtful starter for Pakistan's opener against Bangladesh

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Sami is a doubtful starter for his side's ICC...

Gavaskar tips India to break World T20 jinx

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels the jinx that a host country has...

World T20: Pakistan warm-up with win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan bowling came to the fore after Mohammad Hafeez's unbeaten fifty as...

Select team: Should India play 3 spinners in WT20 opener vs New Zealand?

Do you think India should go with an extra spinner in Harbhajan Singh or...

Stars the World T20 will miss

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com takes a look at some players Indian fans will...

Bumrah, Pandya bring a crucial 'X Factor' to Team India

'Rather than focussing on the strategy of other teams, we should rather...

NZ players to wear black arm bands vs India for Crowe

The New Zealand cricket team members will wear black armbands tomorrow...

Reaching semis consistently is a huge achievement: Tahir

South Africa might be known as perennial chokers in major ICC tournaments,...

World T20: Confident India to begin title bid against New Zealand

The superb build-up run has made India the clear favourites for an...

Are you a big Virat Kohli fan? Solve the jigsaw puzzle!

While you wait for the World T20 to begin, here's a fun puzzle for you!

Shame on you! Miandad lashes out at Afridi

'Shocked and hurt' by Shahid Afridi's comments that Pakistan's cricketers...

'The ability to absorb pressure has made Dhoni a good captain'

Sachin Tendulkar says the "sound" that came off skipper Mahendra Singh...

World T20: It is India's title to lose!

With momentum on their side, Dhoni and Co need to justify the favorites' tag...

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

Josh Hazlewood hat-trick may not be enough to make WT20 XI.

World T20: Tamim leads Bangladesh to main draw with super ton

Tamim Iqbal became the first cricketer from Bangladesh to score a century in...

Sun, Mar 13, 2016
We only get love in India, not security threat: Afridi, Malik

Floored by the warm reception in India after their arrival for the World...

Rough build-up to WT20 but Pakistan are positive: Afridi

The World Twenty20 build-up has been far from ideal for Pakistan but captain...

World T20: Netherlands pip Ireland in rain-hit dead rubber

Medium pacer Paul van Meekeren bagged a career-best four wicket haul as the...

World T20: West Indies ride on Sammy's fifty to stun Aussies

A stunning hat-trick from Josh Hazlewood was not enough for Australia, as...

'Underdogs tag will help Pakistan, like it did in 1992, 2009'

Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik feels the underdogs tag would help them do...

World T20: Afridi banks on record at Eden Gardens against India

It has traditionally been a battle between India's batting and Pakistan's...

Stump-hoarding Dhoni eyes more memorabilia at World T20

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has grown a reputation as a notorious hoarder of...

I Idolise Dhoni, says Pak keeper Sarfraz

He idolises Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a cricketer and Pakistani wicketkeeper...

PHOTOS: Harbhajan's wife Geeta Basra celebrates birthday with Indian team

Bollywood actress and cricketer Harbhajan Singh's wife Geeta Basra...

PHOTOS: Afghanistan thump Zimbabwe to make main draw

Afghanistan roared into the main draw of the World Twenty20 with an emphatic...

'I am hoping that India will win the World T20 Championship'

Anil Kumble has expressed hope that India would win the ICC World Twenty20...

World T20 venues given guidelines to prepare batting tracks

The track for the opening Super 10 Group 2 encounter in the ICC World...

Sri Lanka accuses ex-selection chief of hurting team moral at WT20

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) accused former selection committee chief Kapila...

Knock against SA has made me wiser: Dhawan

His brilliant 73-run knock in the warm-up game against South Africa might...

Sat, Mar 12, 2016
South Africa shock favourites India in World T20 warm-up

Half-centuries from Quinton de Kock and J P Duminy hit half-centuries before...

Our chances is just as good as other teams: Bravo

'Narine's absence is a big loss for us'

India should focus of winning World T20, not on Pak: Gambhir

Playing down the hype over the potentially high-voltage India-Pakistan World...

'De Villiers dangerous but variation in bowling key'

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood feels South African swashbuckler AB de...

Marsh raring to answer captain's call with bat and ball

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is aware that he's no Jacques Kallis...

WT20: Afghanistan make history, beat Zimbabwe to qualify for Super 10

Afghanistan scripted a new story in annuls of cricketing history after...

WT20: England warm up with easy victory over New Zealand

Opener Jason Roy hit a quickfire half-century while leg-spinner Adil Rashid...

Australia a confident bunch going into WT20. Here's why...

Having arrived in India on the back of a 2-1 Twenty20I series win in South...

Here is how you can buy India-Pakistan match tickets

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today confirmed that the...

Will these young guns leave a mark at WT20?

The tournament-proper of the World T20 gets underway on Tuesday, March 15,...

We can give this tournament a real shake: Steven Smith

Australia skipper Steve Smith on Saturday stressed on the importance of...

India would definitely be in semis of World T20: Dravid

The all-round ability of the current Indian cricket team excites former...

World T20: Pietersen doesn't expect England to reach semis

Former captain Kevin Pietersen is not expecting England to reach the...

Pakistan team leaves for World T20 in India

A 27-member Pakistan cricket contingent left for India to take part in the...

Fri, Mar 11, 2016
World T20: Ireland knocked out, Bangladesh stay in contention

The qualifying round match of World T20 between Bangladesh and Ireland was...

'World T20 is the last chance for Afridi to win something big'

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis believes that the World T20 Cup in India...

'Chokers' tag on South Africa is fair, concedes captain Faf du Plessis

Conceding that South Africa's teams haven't really fulfilled their potential...

Pakistan players were given option of pulling out of WT20

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan revealed on Friday that the...

Pakistan team gets government clearance to travel to India for WT20

The uncertainty over Pakistan's participation in the World Twenty20 finally...

Netherlands out of World T20 after washout

The Netherlands crashed out of the ICC World T20 after its second qualifying...

Why Australia can't be written off at World T20

With the batting firepower in Australia's ranks, they cannot be ruled out as...

'Indian team has the best lower order and that's a big plus'

One of the most formidable batsmen of his era, Inzamam-ul-Haq has said India...

World T20: Pacemen should be wary of flat pitches and big bats

The combination of India's flat pitches and cricket's most trigger-happy...

BCCI's Thakur tells PCB to stop searching for excuses

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Friday took potshots at the Pakistan Cricket...

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

India face a South Africa in their final World Twenty20 warm-up game in...

5 things West Indies learned from their loss to India

West Indies pacer Jerome Taylor feels that the loss to India in their World...

Feats that failed to inspire at World T20

Aggression. Flamboyance. Individual and team records characterise T20 games....

What Team India expects from Shami...

It's never easy for a fast bowler to make a comeback from a knee injury but...

World T20 warm-up: Smriti shines as Indian women beat Ireland

Smriti Mandhana, a 19-year-old left-hander from Mumbai, hit an unbeaten 73...

Thu, Mar 10, 2016
Munro, Anderson shine as NZ thrash Sri Lanka in WT20 warm-up

Colin Munro and Corey Anderson blasted quickfire half-centuries to power New...

World T20: India thrash West Indies by 45 runs in warm-up match

Rohit Sharma smashed a scintillating 98 not out at his favourite Eden...

India to issue multi-city visas to Pak fans for World T20

India will issue multi-city short-term visas to Pakistani cricket fans...

Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, Arafat Sunny reported for suspect action

Bangladesh's World T20 campaign has plunged into a spot of bother with the...

World T20: Ireland hopeful of progressing despite Oman loss

Captain William Porterfield has refused to write off Ireland's chances of...

World T20: Chilled South Africa to cut out fancy

South Africa coach Russell Domingo has vowed his side won't play "fancy"...

ICC to conduct regular dope tests in World T20

The International Cricket Council will conduct random dope tests during the...

Why Khawaja fears he will get the axe

In-form Australia batsman Usman Khawaja expects to be squeezed out of the...

Wed, Mar 9, 2016
Kolkata to host India-Pakistan World T20 clash

Dharamsala's loss is Kolkata's gain! The marquee India-Pakistan encounter of...

Pak welcomes WT20 venue shift; team departure still on hold

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan on Thursday welcomed ICC's decision to shift the...

WT20: Fit-again Shami shows glimpses of yore at India nets

Indian team director Ravi Shastri also made it clear that Shami will figure...

Important to maintain consistency to win World T20: Shastri

India are in the middle of a phenomenal run in the shortest format of the...

5 World T20 games you must not miss!

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com lists five matches you can't afford to miss out...

Our first aim is to qualify for semis: Mithali Raj

Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj said their first aim is to...

England's top stars want to play the IPL

'IPL is huge; I like the money in it.'

Bumrah deserves more attention than Aamir: Rohit

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has called Pakistan's tainted speedster just a...

World T20: Afghanistan edge Scotland in thriller

Opener Mohammad Shahzad top-scored with a sparkling 39-ball 61 as...

Shane Watson to retire after World T20?

Australia's premier all-rounder Shane Watson said that he will decide on his...

Will open files of Akram's role in fixing: PCB official

Irked by Wasim Akram questioning PCB's decision to form an inquiry committee...

Drama in Dharamsala: Thakur slams Himachal CM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur, on...

South Africa's Phangiso cleared to bowl ahead of World T20

South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has been cleared to play at the...

Are you an MSD fan? Solve the 'Captain Cool' jigsaw puzzle!

While you wait for the cricketing extravaganza to begin, here's a fun puzzle...

Tue, Mar 8, 2016
Everything you want to know about the World T20 venues

With India all set to host the ICC World Twenty20 for the first time in...

'India are the favourites and that puts a lot of pressure on them'

New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has said that hosts India are clear...

Suggested Dhoni to go up the order in Asia Cup final: Harbhajan

It was a suggestion from senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh that prompted...

It's always good when there's competition in team: Rahane

His place in the side is not guaranteed, but promising India batsman Ajinkya...

Zimbabwe survive Hong Kong scare in WT20 qualifier

Zimbabwe relied on their experience in international cricket to tame a...

Uncapped Lewis replaces injured Simmons in Windies World T20 squad

Uncapped Evin Lewis has been named to replace the injured Lendl Simmons in...

'I want to be Jacques Kallis of Indian cricket'

Yuvraj Singh recently compared India's newest cricketing sensation Hardik...

Minus McCullum, Kiwis counting on Guptill at World T20

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson believes India, with several match...

We're in 6th gear but let's not take things for granted: Dhoni

The perfect buildup and distinct home advantage certainly gives India an...

'Virat Kohli is a special player who holds the team together'

Cricketing legends Kapil Dev, Wasim Akram and Sourav Ganguly have heaped...

Afridi vs Waqar: Infighting in Pakistan team

After their early exit from the Asia Cup, there seems to be more bad news...

Questions were asked when I took rest for SL series: Kohli

India's premier batsman Virat Kohli hit back at critics, who had questioned...

Contract row behind, Sammy eyes WT20 title for WI fans

Having managed to field a strong side in the last minute amid a contract...

World T20: Afghanistan vs Scotland preview

Afghanistan has shown great promise in taking its game to the next level, as...

WT20 kicks off, two qualifying matches to be played in Nagpur

The sixth edition of the World T20 cricket tournament is beginning in Nagpur...

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Sri Lanka Cricket has sacked the national cricket selection committee ahead...

Mon, Mar 7, 2016
Check out the World T20 schedule

A total of 58 tournament matches, including 35 men's matches and 23 women's...

'I normally don't pick favourites but India look best prepared'

Cricketing greats such as Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, Wasim Akram and Inzamam...

'We are banking on Shikhar Dhawan in the World T20'

Virat Kohli has extolled Shikhar Dhawan's performance in the Asia Cup final...

ICC probes Hong Kong team, confident of clean World T20

Cricket's world governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC),...

Why life is easier for Dhoni heading into World T20

Former India batsman V V S Laxman says India's recent success shows a...

There are no security concerns for Pak players in India: Inzamam

Even as a security delegation arrived from Pakistan to assess the security...

PHOTOS: India, West Indies check in for WT20 warm-up

Former champions India and West Indies cricket teams arrived in Kolkata on...

ICC Rankings: India march into World T20 as No 1

India sealed the numero uno spot in the International Cricket Council...

Kohli is India's finisher, not Dhoni: Gambhir

Most of the cricketing world might swear by the finishing skills of Indian...

It's looking very good now, we are on track for the World T20: Dhoni

As India lifted the Asia Cup without losing a single match in the...

WT20: India vs Pak will be held as planned in Dharamsala, says ICC

Unfazed by the uncertainty that looms over the World Twenty20 clash between...

Malinga steps down as Sri Lanka captain ahead of World T20

Injury-ravaged pacer Lasith Malinga has stepped down as Sri Lanka's captain...

Who can stop high-flying India winning a second World T20 title?

The Asia Cup triumph, during which Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men did not lose a...

Sun, Mar 6, 2016
Mumbai's Dabbawalas gear up for World T20

Mumbai's Dabbawalas (lunchbox carriers) will add a flavour of cricketing...

World T20: Pakistan officers get visas for India visit

Visas have been issued to two Pakistani officials to visit India for...

Afridi not in favour of Salman Butt's return for World T20

Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi does not seem to be in favour of...

How legalising betting in India could prevent fixing in cricket

'Where betting is legalised it is heavily regulated and they work in close...

Sat, Mar 5, 2016
Simmons ruled out of World T20 owing to back injury

West Indies have dropped batsman Lendl Simmons from their Twenty20 World Cup...

Pak security team to visit India on Monday before World T20

A three-member team constituted by the Pakistan government will depart for...

Jonty hits out at Australia for omitting Nathan Lyon

Jonty Rhodes believes Australia's omission of spinner Nathan Lyon will hurt...

Watson to return amidst selection conundrum

National selector Mark Waugh has confirmed Shane Watson will play the final...

Windies' Russell set for World T20 despite doping violation

Andre Russell looks set to play in the World Twenty20 after the Jamaica...

Fri, Mar 4, 2016
World T20: Pak security team to visit India; participation in doubt

Concerned by fresh protests, Pakistan government has decided to send a...

We assure foolproof security but ball in PCB court: BCCI

The BCCI on Friday assured foolproof security to Pakistan for the World...

What do you think of Team India's World T20 jersey?

So, now you've seen the new-look Team India, do you like it? Tell us!

All you need to know about World T20 2016 is HERE!

Factbox on the World Twenty20 in India from March 8-April 3.

World T20: Who will take home the big trophy?

With 35 matches spread over 27 days, World T20 looks set to illustrate once...

Thu, Mar 3, 2016
Why Pakistan is again threatening to pull out of World T20...

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday threatened to pull out of the...

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Uncertainty refused to die down over the fate of the high-profile match...

World T20 to be Shastri's last assignment as team director?

The upcoming World T20 could turn out to be Ravi Shastri's last assignment...

Check out Team India's new kit for World T20

The Indian men's and women's cricket teams will take the field in the...

Thakur hopeful of Indo-Pak WT20 match in Dharamsala, BCCI has no plan B

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Thurday...

Tue, Mar 1, 2016
Home Ministry may play mediator on Indo-Pak WT20 match in Dharamsala

The Home Ministry may play the role of mediator between the BCCI and the...

South Africa's WT20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso will miss the first two...

Ambrose tips West Indies to win World T20

Curtly Ambrose, the West Indies pace legend and the team's bowling...

Should India play World T20 match against Pakistan in Dharamshala?

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh asserted that the much...

Mon, Feb 29, 2016
Taylor confident of gaining full fitness for World T20

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is confident he will be back to full fitness...

Pakistan in good shape for World T20: Misbah

Despite losing their first Asia Cup encounter against arch-rivals India,...

Sun, Feb 28, 2016
'India is going to be very tough to beat in the World T20'

Australia skipper Steve Smith is determined to secure the one major...

Sat, Feb 27, 2016
Huge demand for tickets for India-Pakistan World T20 clash at Dharamsala

The online sale of tickets for the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash in the...

Nagpur gets a glimpse of World T20 trophy

India pacer Umesh Yadav was the cynosure of all eyes at an event in Nagpur...

Plunkett replaces injured Finn in England World T20 squad

Fast bowler Liam Plunkett has replaced Steven Finn in England's 15-man squad...

Thu, Feb 25, 2016
Pakistan team gets government nod to tour India for WT20

The Pakistan government on Thursday allowed its cricket team to participate...

Six Indians in ICC match officials' list for World T20

Six Indians, including match referee Javagal Srinath, on Thursday found a...

Wed, Feb 24, 2016
Lot of pressure on me that I shouldn't retire from T20: Afridi

He holds the record for playing most number of matches in T20Is (90)....

Steyn returns to competitive cricket with eye on World T20

South African speedster Dale Steyn, who has been marred by a string of...

Tue, Feb 23, 2016
Pakistan pick Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20

The Pakistan Cricket Board has included opener Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler...

Mon, Feb 22, 2016
Why India needs to be wary of South Africa in upcoming World T20...

South Africa's swashbuckling batsman AB de Villiers has admitted that he is...

'Indian team for World T20 is a good mix of youth and experience'

Suresh Raina has no problems batting at No 4 in the Indian team despite...

'India's looks like a very balanced squad ahead of the World T20'

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has asserted that his...

Sat, Feb 20, 2016
Khanna kept out of all DDCA Committees for World T20

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president and top DDCA...

Fri, Feb 19, 2016
Yuvraj, Negi present as World T20 trophy makes its way to Delhi

Yuvraj Singh was the cynosure of all eyes when the ICC World T20 Trophy...

Thu, Feb 18, 2016
Asia Cup, World T20 on mind, not coaching contract: Waqar

Pakistan's head coach Waqar Younis said he was focussing on preparations for...

Malinga returns to lead champions Sri Lanka in World T20

Also returning to the 15-man squad, which will also take part in the...

Pakistan face fine if they pull out of World T20 Championship

'All these stories about the ICC threatening us with legal action or the...

Wed, Feb 17, 2016
The predicament of being Ajinkya Rahane

With a "no-vacancy" sign plastered on India's top order and his utility in...

Tue, Feb 16, 2016
Watson confident of regaining full fitness in time for World T20

The 34-year-old suffered the injury bowling for Islamabad in the T20...

Mon, Feb 15, 2016
World T20: India to play warm-up games with South Africa, WI

Hosts India will play West Indies and South Africa in their two warm-up...

Sun, Feb 14, 2016
Watson's injury clouds Australia's World T20 plans

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has suffered a suspected abdominal strain...

Fri, Feb 12, 2016
'Focus should be till the World T20, we will see after that'

Team Director Ravi Shastri has said he is focused on the World T20 and not...

Thu, Feb 11, 2016
Will we see a second-string Windies side at World T20?

West Indies is likely to send a second-string side to the World T20 as the...

Veteran Nehra loves to do the tough job for Team India!

Veteran Ashish Nehra has had a career plagued with injuries and now he has...

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

The impasse between the West Indies squad for the World Twenty20 and the...

Steyn in South Africa squad for World T20

South Africa have named fast bowler Dale Steyn in their 15-man squad for the...

Wed, Feb 10, 2016
Uncapped Liam Dawson in England's WT20 squad

England have named uncapped Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson in their...

Former champions Windies could pull out of World T20

A contract row threatened West Indies' participation in the upcoming World...

Tue, Feb 9, 2016
World T20: DDCA notifies BCCI about provisional NOC, seeks Mudgal help

The DDCA on Tuesday notified the Board of Control for Cricket in India...

DDCA given 20 days time to get Kotla ready for World T20

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association on Tuesday withdrew its plea...

Pakistan may pull out of World T20; says facing threat from 'extremists in India'

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said there have been incidents in India in...

Having fit squad before World T20 crucial for India

India's One-day skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni reckons the current Indian...

Finch loses captaincy, Smith to lead Australia at World T20

Aaron Finch has been dumped as Australia's captain in the shorTest form of...

Mon, Feb 8, 2016
Why Pakistan is not announcing squad for World T20

Pakistan national selectors have delayed announcement of the national squad...

Fri, Feb 5, 2016
Is this Indian team good enough to win the World T20?

In opting for an extra spinner, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, India have...

Will Feroz Shah Kotla host World T20 matches?

BCCI to make Delhi T20 venue decision on Monday

Shami in squad for World T20, Asia Cup; Negi gets surprise call

Young all-rounder Pawan Negi was the surprise inclusion in India's squad for...

Thu, Feb 4, 2016
Why India start as favourites to win World T20

'Dhoni may be hoping that luck stays with him for a couple of months more.'...

Who will get the selectors' nod? Rahane or Pandey?

The clean sweep in the T20 series against Australia has lessened their...

Wed, Feb 3, 2016
India team for Asia Cup, World T20 to be picked on Friday

The Indian squads for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament in Bangladesh and...

Tue, Feb 2, 2016
Why India can play 'fearless cricket' at World T20

With me, Yuvraj and Dhoni in the middle-order, we have the required...

Why Lara believes India will win World T20

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara considers hosts India the favourites...

Mon, Feb 1, 2016
Play selector! Pick India's 15 for the World T20

Before the selectors meet to finalise the squad, you can take on their role...

Australia hopeful on captain Finch's return ahead of World T20

Australia are hopeful T20 captain Aaron Finch will be available for the...

World T20 is a waste of time: Ryan Harris

The World Twenty20 Championships to be held next month in India are nothing...

With World T20 in mind, injured Finch says NO to surgery

Australia's Aaron Finch will not require surgery on his injured hamstring,...

3 reasons why India are favourites for World T20

"Conditions are different in India and they have so many world class...

Sun, Jan 31, 2016
Should India retain the same playing XI for World T20?

Yes, thinks former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Australia still confident ahead of World T20

Australia remain optimistic about their Twenty20 World Cup campaign despite...

Sat, Jan 30, 2016
Kotla stadium could lose World T20 matches

New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla ground is in danger of losing its World...

Top-ranked Windies call-up banned Narine for World T20

All-rounder Darren Sammy will lead the team, which includes 11 players from...

Fri, Jan 29, 2016
Umpires to be issued helmets for World T20

The International Cricket Council will issue all umpires with helmets in the...

Thu, Jan 28, 2016
Spidercam to be used in World T20 despite recent glitches

The controversial spidercam, which has been criticised by India's...

'It's pretty evident India want to win the World T20 at home'

Former Australia paceman Damien Fleming has said addition of Yuvraj Singh...

Wed, Jan 27, 2016
'India will be the team to watch out for at the World T20'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar feels hosts India will start as favourites at...

Tue, Jan 26, 2016
Gavaskar tags India favourites at World T20 after Adelaide victory

India registered a resounding victory in the T20 series-opener against...

Tue, Jan 19, 2016
'Tait can do damage on Indian pitches in World T20'

Backing Shaun Tait's surprise return to the Australian T20 squad for the...

Mon, Jan 18, 2016
'Team India will get full-time coach after the World T20'

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has said the Indian cricket team will have a...

Sun, Jan 17, 2016
World T20: India play Windies, South Africa in warm-ups

The Indian cricket team will square off against South Africa and the West...

Mon, Jan 11, 2016
Why Zaheer picks India to win World T20

Zaheer Khan discusses India's chances in the upcoming World T20 in...

Sun, Jan 10, 2016
BCCI pays Rs 58.12 lakh for white kookaburra balls in World T20

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, in its latest disbursement of...