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World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland

Davis Cup: Nagal Wins Reverse Singles; Powers India Into Qualifiers

Davis Cup: Nagal Wins Reverse Singles; Powers India Into Qualifiers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India progressed to the Davis Cup Qualifiers for the first time ever after Sumit Nagal tamed aggressive teenager Henry Bernet in the first reverse singles to script the team's 3-1 win over Switzerland.

Kedar Jadhav fit to travel with Team India for World Cup

Kedar Jadhav fit to travel with Team India for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Team India physio Patrick Farhart submitted Jadhav's fitness report, which cleared him. The fitness test was conducted on Thursday in Mumbai.

Nations League: Dutch end Wales' World Cup party with Cardiff win

Nations League: Dutch end Wales' World Cup party with Cardiff win

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

A second-string Netherlands beat Wales 2-1 away after a dramatic late finale in the Nations League at Cardiff on Wednesday

Gayle to 'cut the string' with ODIs after 2019 World Cup

Gayle to 'cut the string' with ODIs after 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'It is a big year for me. I hope 2019 can finish for me on a great note'

Breaking barriers: All-female match officials for Women's T20 WC

Breaking barriers: All-female match officials for Women's T20 WC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. A group of 10 umpires and three match referees are appointed to oversee the marquee event, hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE.

World Cup qualifiers: Rodriguez snatches draw for Colombia

World Cup qualifiers: Rodriguez snatches draw for Colombia

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

James Rodriguez struck in the second half to give Colombia a 1-1 draw away against Chile in 2018 World Cup qualifying on Thursday as the hosts dropped their first points of the South American campaign.

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India's Elavenil claims maiden World Cup gold

India's Elavenil claims maiden World Cup gold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The 20-year-old's top prize, however, did not translate into an Olympic quota for India as Apurvi Chandela and Anjum Moudgil have already secured the maximum two berths available per country in last year's World Championships.

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The 'Hitman' turns 38! As Rohit Sharma celebrates his birthday, the cricketing world unites to salute a legend

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Inability to handle pressure in big finals has kept the women's team away from a major ICC trophy

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

AB de Villiers made this offer in May, barely 24 hours before the final squad for this ongoing showpiece in the UK was to be announced by Cricket South Africa.

Hockey World Cup: India look to end 43 years of hurt

Hockey World Cup: India look to end 43 years of hurt

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

India will seek to end 43 years of hurt when they begin the Hockey World Cup campaign against South Africa on Wednesday.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

Will Dhoni play until 2019 World Cup?

Will Dhoni play until 2019 World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'But if in his heart, he believes he can still contribute and be a positive influence on the game, I think he deserves every chance to go out there and perform'

Balaji-Bollipalli keep India in Davis Cup World Group 1

Balaji-Bollipalli keep India in Davis Cup World Group 1

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli sealed India's place in the Davis Cup World Group I with a convincing straight sets victory in the doubles for an unassailable 3-0 lead against Togo in the play-off tie in New Delhi on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Thursday.

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Allan Border harshly criticised compatriot and rising batter Sam Konstas for his poor shot selection in red-ball format, advising him to "shelve" his signature ramp shot.

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

With stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sidelined, it will be a test of character for the Salman Agha-led Pakistan side.

City's Aguero to join Independiente after World Cup

City's Aguero to join Independiente after World Cup

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero said on Thursday that he will leave ManchesterCity to return home to his first club Independiente after his contract expires following the 2018 World Cup.

Birthday boy Gill makes some fun revelations

Birthday boy Gill makes some fun revelations

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

What's his pet name, who are his idols and who's his best friend in the team...

Real Madrid sign Europe's most sought-after youngster

Real Madrid sign Europe's most sought-after youngster

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will join Real Madrid from June 1 after signing a deal with the Spanish side until 2030.

PHOTOS: Portugal stumble, France impress in World Cup warm-ups

PHOTOS: Portugal stumble, France impress in World Cup warm-ups

Rediff.com29 May 2018

European champions Portugal spurned a two-goal lead against Tunisia, stumbling to a 2-2 draw, as France, one of the World Cup favourites, flexed their muscles with a comfortable 2-0 win over Ireland in warm-up friendlies on Monday.

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

Ghana spoil Japan's World Cup send-off match

Ghana spoil Japan's World Cup send-off match

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Akira Nishino deployed a new formation but endured a disappointing first match in charge with a 2-0 defeat by Ghana

Pitana's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

Pitana's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The 43-year-old from the small sub-tropical province of Misiones will become the second referee after compatriot Horacio Elizondo to officiate at both the opening match and final after being picked for Sunday's match between France and Croatia.

World Cup 2015: Know the Pakistan cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Pakistan cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Pakistan squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Archery WC: Women's Compound team wilt under pressure, bag silver

Archery WC: Women's Compound team wilt under pressure, bag silver

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The gold was well within reach, the Indians simply could not close it out in the fourth and final end.

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.

On this day: India defeated Pakistan for 7th time in World Cup

On this day: India defeated Pakistan for 7th time in World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

India displayed a clinical performance against arch-rivals Pakistan.

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

'India's archers have a great shot at medals at LA 2028 Olympics'

'India's archers have a great shot at medals at LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

American great Brady Ellison believes India's archers are always "in hunt" for that elusive Olympic medal.

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Having to sit out of Test matches on away tours "eventually got to me", says Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin of his abrupt international retirement in the middle of the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

World Cup updates: England midfielder Alli nursing thigh strain

World Cup updates: England midfielder Alli nursing thigh strain

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The 22-year-old seemed to pull up with a muscle problem in the first half, with Fabian Delph getting ready to come on, but Alli managed to continue until being taken off after 80 minutes.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Pakistan will aim to maintain their remarkable consistency against a spirited Namibia and seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Injured Carroll out of England World Cup squad

Injured Carroll out of England World Cup squad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Striker Andy Carroll withdrew from England's squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine after injuring his hamstring on his West Ham United debut on Saturday.

Javagal Srinath named match referee for WTC final

Javagal Srinath named match referee for WTC final

Rediff.com23 May 2025

England's Richard Illingworth and Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand will be the on-field umpires in the WTC final at Lord's.

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, who hit a stunning 171 not out in the recent women's cricket World Cup propelling India into the finals, has been promoted as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Western Railway.

India eye Aussie rout to end tour in style

India eye Aussie rout to end tour in style

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

India will look to overcome batting inconsistencies and finish the tour of Australia with authority when the two sides clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Brisbane on Saturday.