News for '-cricket-world-cup'

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers for hitting the streets to resume their protests instead of approaching its athletes' commission to lodge their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Kriti to Kajol: Who Looks Best In Short Hair? VOTE!

Kriti to Kajol: Who Looks Best In Short Hair? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood stunners extending their support to the short hair style.

Mithali, Smriti unmoved in women's ODI rankings

Mithali, Smriti unmoved in women's ODI rankings

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

West Indies duo of Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews have risen in ODI batting and all-rounder rankings respectively.

If India does not come for Asia Cup, Pakistan will not go for 2023 WC: Ramiz

If India does not come for Asia Cup, Pakistan will not go for 2023 WC: Ramiz

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

After Shah's statement about holding Asia Cup at a neutral venue, PCB issued a statement saying, "The overall impact of such statements has the potential to split the Asian and international cricketing communities and can impact Pakistan's visit to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and future ICC Events in India in the 2024-2031 cycle."

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Travel from India increased significantly after resumption of direct flights in March, Turkiye Tourism Board said, with destination weddings contributing to arrivals

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Mandhana shared a picture of Pakistan captain and her daughter, with the Indian women's team

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

A haul of eight hundred and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date.

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli has 3794 runs in T20 Internationals, 927 of those have come in T20 World Cups, the third-highest by a batter in the competition.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Five India players who were infected with COVID-19, including skipper Yash Dhull, have recovered and are available for the Under-19 World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh.

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Khoda hurt at not being given chance to defend himself

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

On this day in 1983, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev delivered a smashing 175* against Zimbabwe in the 20th match of the World Cup that year in England.

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stokes is also among the Test Cricket of the Year nominees alongside compatriot Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada.

West Indies fined for slow over-rate against India

West Indies fined for slow over-rate against India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Stafanie Taylor's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

ODI batting rankings: Kohli stays at No. 2; Rohit 3rd

ODI batting rankings: Kohli stays at No. 2; Rohit 3rd

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Rohit has 807 rating points as against 828 of Kohli.

Shakib shines as Bangladesh claim first ever win in SA

Shakib shines as Bangladesh claim first ever win in SA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored a superb 77 as Bangladesh claimed their first ever victory in South Africa with a 38-run win in the first One-Day International at Centurion Park on Friday.

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Commonwealth Games Federation drew flak after media reports said Maroof's daughter had been denied accreditation

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

It's time to awaken the patriot in you!

Where are Ranveer-Deepika headed?

Where are Ranveer-Deepika headed?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh got everyone's attention at Mumbai airport.

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Shah will have the responsibility of heading ICC's most important committee. Al the major financial policy decisions are taken by the F&CA committee before it is ratified by the ICC board

Ashwin turns 36 - A glance through his glittering career

Ashwin turns 36 - A glance through his glittering career

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

-He has 30 five-wicket hauls in international cricket, the 10th highest in the format and the second highest by an Indian next to Anil Kumble (38). Muralitharan has the highest number of five-wicket hauls (77).

South Africa coach Boucher cleared of racism charges

South Africa coach Boucher cleared of racism charges

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have withdrawn disciplinary charges against national team head coach Mark Boucher after two key witnesses declined to testify in upcoming hearings.

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.

Australia top World Cup Super League table; India 6th

Australia top World Cup Super League table; India 6th

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Aaron Finch-led Australia side has moved to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League points table following their 2-1 ODI series victory over India.

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India, missing their top players, aim to punch above their weight and seal a memorable series victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Tuesday.

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.

Nobody can fill Jhulan's shoes: Harmanpreet

Nobody can fill Jhulan's shoes: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'As a cricketer and a person, I've learnt a lot from her. She's a great example for all of us. There are many back home who have grown up watching her and then took up the sport.'

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Captain Mithali Raj believes the Indian women's team are more than capable of winning the upcoming ODI World Cup.

On this day in 1975: West Indies win first edition of World Cup

On this day in 1975: West Indies win first edition of World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The Clive Lloyd-side defeated Australia to lift the trophy.

PIX: Pitch invader interrupts ICC World Cup final

PIX: Pitch invader interrupts ICC World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

England had reduced the Black Caps to 45-1 at Lord's this morning when a woman attempted to enter the field of play.

Is Deepika the new Sita?

Is Deepika the new Sita?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Deepika Padukone has two offers to play Sita. Which one will she choose?

BCCI likely to run losses if ICC doesn't get tax break from GOI

BCCI likely to run losses if ICC doesn't get tax break from GOI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

As per ICC norm, the host nation is required to get tax exemption from the government for hosting tournaments organised by the global body. Since India's tax rules don't allow such exemptions, the BCCI has already lost close to Rs 193 crore as the government didn't exempt tax surcharge for hosting the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup. The ICC is expecting US$ 533.29 million (Rs 4400 crores approx) from the broadcasting revenue of the 2023 event in India.

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'

Rohit, Virat cheer for Mithali and Co ahead of Pakistan tie

Rohit, Virat cheer for Mithali and Co ahead of Pakistan tie

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Rohit Sharma posted the Star Sports campaign video #HamaraBlueBandhan on his Instagram Reels.

Scrap ODIs permanently; it is tiring for players: Akram

Scrap ODIs permanently; it is tiring for players: Akram

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Pakistan's pace bowling legend Wasim Akram believes One-Day Internationals become "run-of-the-mill" stuff and wants the administrators of the game to scrap the 50-overs format for good.

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes Vaibhav Raghunandan.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

Babar reveals his ultimate goal after topping ODI rankings

Babar reveals his ultimate goal after topping ODI rankings

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'I have also previously topped the T20I rankings, but the ultimate ambition and goal is to lead the Test rankings, which are the real testament and reward to a batsman's calibre, reputation and skills. I understand to achieve this objective, I will not only have to perform consistently, but more importantly, against the top sides.'