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Women's WC: South Africa win thriller against New Zealand

Women's WC: South Africa win thriller against New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Marizanne Kapp was again South Africa's star player as they edged a thrilling tussle with New Zealand, getting home with two wickets and three balls to spare.

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

West Indies spinner Fabian Allen on Wednesday moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after featuring in his team's fine showing in the ongoing five-match series against Australia.

Have you met Dhoni? Tell us!

Have you met Dhoni? Tell us!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Share your memories of your meeting with the legendary cricketer.

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Kohli was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in the match which South Africa won by nine wickets.

U-19 World Cup: Pak finish third without bowling a ball

U-19 World Cup: Pak finish third without bowling a ball

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Two-time champions Pakistan claimed third position at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 after their third-fourth position play-off match against Afghanistan was washed-out on Thursday without a ball being bowled, in Queenstown.

U-19 World Cup: Australia, SL start with easy wins

U-19 World Cup: Australia, SL start with easy wins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

While Australia scored a six-wicket win over the West Indies, Sri Lanka beat Scotland by 40 runs in two Group D matches.

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Sri Lankan innings was into its first hour when the plane moved over the stadium with the message.

Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Raised in Birmingham, Hockley held senior positions in the organising committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia in 2015 and 2012 London Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Why Kohli is loved by Pakistanis

Why Kohli is loved by Pakistanis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

India will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan at Old Trafford, Manchester on June 16.

Prince Harry drops cheeky chirp at Finch

Prince Harry drops cheeky chirp at Finch

Rediff.com30 May 2019

On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Prince Harry stoked the rivalry between England and Australia with a cheeky sledge at Aaron Finch during a team captains' reception at Buckingham Palace.

England WC batsman Hales takes break for 'personal reasons'

England WC batsman Hales takes break for 'personal reasons'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

"Alex Hales has made himself unavailable for selection for personal reasons and no timetable has been set for his return to action," Nottinghamshire said in a statement on their website.

It's no crime to be flamboyant batsman: Rohit

It's no crime to be flamboyant batsman: Rohit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Rohit Sharma emphasised that backing the young players is important to make them confident about their game.

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.

Volcano building in J-K, celebrating Pak win meant to provoke BJP: Farooq

Volcano building in J-K, celebrating Pak win meant to provoke BJP: Farooq

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

"They (those who celebrated the win) don't have anything to do with them (Pakistanis)... It was done to provoke the BJP. They were children and young boys and this should serve as an eye-opener for the BJP," Abdullah said at a public meeting in Surankote in Poonch district.

U-19 World Cup: NZ, Afghanistan, Pakistan enter quarters

U-19 World Cup: NZ, Afghanistan, Pakistan enter quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Kristian Clarke handed the Kiwis a thrilling last-over victory to knock Sri Lanka out of the tournament.

ICC to announce 2015 World Cup fixtures

ICC to announce 2015 World Cup fixtures

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council will announce the fixtures of the 2015 World Cup on Tuesday.

'World class' Archer will excite for England, says Kohli

'World class' Archer will excite for England, says Kohli

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Kohli believes Archer has the pace to cause batsmen plenty of problems.

Will Aussies risk touring England for ODIs, T20Is?

Will Aussies risk touring England for ODIs, T20Is?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The report states that a white-ball tour of England is yet to be officially confirmed but Australia's pace bowlers are 'building up their workloads for a return to play in September'

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Australia earned a straightforward seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Tauranga despite a 99-run stand between Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz.

India captain Mithali reclaims No.1 position in ODIs

India captain Mithali reclaims No.1 position in ODIs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

India captain Mithali Raj's excellent show in the three-match series against England has helped her grab the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings for the eighth time in her stellar 22-year international career.

World Cup: Mehbooba blames orange jersey for India's defeat

World Cup: Mehbooba blames orange jersey for India's defeat

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

There has been some debate in political circles with regard to the choice of orange as the dominating colour for the second jersey.

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

After winning the Blind Cricket World Cup for India, players have asked the Ministry of Sports to give recognition to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).

Prithvi Shaw set for India Test debut against West Indies

Prithvi Shaw set for India Test debut against West Indies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The 18-year-old right-hander was named in a 12-man squad on Wednesday for the first of the two-Test series and is expected to open alongside Lokesh Rahul.

Tendulkar shortlisted for 'Laureus Sporting Moment'

Tendulkar shortlisted for 'Laureus Sporting Moment'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Carried on the shoulders of his teammates, Sachin Tendulkar made a lap of honour, shedding tears of joy, after India won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in his home city, Mumbai.

Dhoni's batting towards end leaves fans perplexed

Dhoni's batting towards end leaves fans perplexed

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Dhoni was criticised over the past few days over his slow strike-rate during the middle overs period.

Dhoni was a more natural wicketkeeper compared to others, says Saha

Dhoni was a more natural wicketkeeper compared to others, says Saha

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

India Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was more natural with the wicketkeeping gloves as compared to others who have played a similar role in cricket.

Watch: Team India sweating it out in the nets

Watch: Team India sweating it out in the nets

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

India underwent a full member training session

Child sells bird food to help ailing sister

Child sells bird food to help ailing sister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

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U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Afghanistan batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi hit an unbeaten 74 as the World Cup underdogs stunned former champions Pakistan to win by three wickets with two balls to spare in a thrilling warm-up match in Bristol on Friday.

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The BCB said it has often given additional incentives to its cricketers, topping up what has been due to them from the ICC prize money.

PHOTOS: Culture and cricket at WC opening in New Zealand

PHOTOS: Culture and cricket at WC opening in New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Children mingled with cricketing greats in "backyard" matches and Maori warriors shared the stage with dancers as the Cricket World Cup opened with a vibrant and quirky ceremony in Christchurch.

Mumbai lad to lead India in 2018 U-19 World Cup

Mumbai lad to lead India in 2018 U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Promising Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw will lead a 16-member Indian team in next year's ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Sunday.

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Yuvraj shared a montage of 2011 World Cup memories and his thoughts on the title-winning journey in a Twitter video.

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The ICC has approved Nikita Miller as replacement for Sunil Narine in West Indies' WC squad

Cup Extras: Pak  'fool-proof' security for its cricketers

Cup Extras: Pak 'fool-proof' security for its cricketers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Pakistan has called on India to make 'fool-proof arrangements' for the security of the cricket World Cup in the wake of media reports about possible terrorist attacks on the venues of the tournament.

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will spend Tuesday at the bedside of his father Ged, who is in a critical condition in hospital in Johannesburg. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a "serious illness" on Monday.

Social media erupts with memes as India thrash Pak

Social media erupts with memes as India thrash Pak

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

As soon as India registered the victory, social media came up with unique ways to describe Pakistan's cricket team

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India most buzzed team in CWC while 'favourites' Australia fail to impress fans on Facebook.

Malinga cleared to play IPL

Malinga cleared to play IPL

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Selectors had earlier made it mandatory for Sri Lanka players to participate in the Super Provincial One-Day Tournament if they want to be considered for the May 30-July 14 Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.