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T20 World Cup: Who will win? PAK or NAM?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? PAK or NAM?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Game 19 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Pakistan take on Namibia at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi beginning 1930 IST.

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Portugal and Morocco on Saturday.

Hardik's BIG goal This Year...

Hardik's BIG goal This Year...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed he is working towards becoming an 'exceptional' fielder and his target this year is to take one of his 'best ever' catches.

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

Shadab Khan's Mistakes Cost Pakistan The Asia Cup

Shadab Khan's Mistakes Cost Pakistan The Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Just when things looked to go well for Pakistan, Shadab dropped Bhanuka Rajapaksa at long on off Haris.

Why Osaka asked her father to rejoin her coaching team

Why Osaka asked her father to rejoin her coaching team

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Osaka delighted to have father back in coaching role

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Pakistan threatens to pull out of World Cup in India

Pakistan threatens to pull out of World Cup in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Sethi toes Raja's line on Asia Cup

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Images from the Asia Cup match played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Asia Cup: Broadcast deal could be in jeopardy if Indo-Pak clash doesn't happen

Asia Cup: Broadcast deal could be in jeopardy if Indo-Pak clash doesn't happen

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A lucrative media deal could be in trouble if a solution isn't found to break the deadlock between India and Pakistan on the Asia Cup issue.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar parties as never before

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar parties as never before

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The biggest fan party has started in Qatar, take a look:

PIX: Markram, Dussen power SA to easy win over Windies

PIX: Markram, Dussen power SA to easy win over Windies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between West Indies and South Africa, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the MCG on October 23.

The secret to Suryakumar's success in T20 cricket...

The secret to Suryakumar's success in T20 cricket...

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Suryakumar Yadav believes teams must be flexible to master cricket's 20-overs format and is fine with a floating position in India's batting line-up.

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

It will be quite a role reversal with Australia being the proverbial underdogs in Thursday's semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup against a red-hot Pakistan who have displayed rare consistency to set alight the tournament.

'We know how lethal Shami can be, you saw what he did'

'We know how lethal Shami can be, you saw what he did'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami defended 11 runs in the final over to hand India a 6-run victory over Australia in a warm-up match.

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The discussion about Virat Kohli's position as No. 3 batter in T20 cricket is the proverbial elephant in the room but it is understood that BCCI may not address the issue till the end of the T20 World Cup.

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday hit back strongly at Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi "vehemently denying baseless allegations" of unilateral decision making levelled against its president Jay Shah.

Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Neymar will have extra motivation against Croatia, as he is one goal away from equalling Pele's record

Cheers! Departmental stores in J-K's cities allowed to sell beer

Cheers! Departmental stores in J-K's cities allowed to sell beer

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved a proposal to authorise departmental stores to sell beer and other ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in urban areas, an official said.

Here's how India is preparing for T20 World Cup

Here's how India is preparing for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

India to face Aus, SA at home for final preparation of men's T20 World Cup

Ex-skipper Afghan receives guard of honour from Namibia

Ex-skipper Afghan receives guard of honour from Namibia

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan received a guard of honour from Namibia's players as he walked out to bat in his final match for the country, in the T20 World Cup game in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

PIX: Australia are T20 World CHAMPIONS!

PIX: Australia are T20 World CHAMPIONS!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday.

Young players need exposure to foreign leagues: Kumble

Young players need exposure to foreign leagues: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

"I think it's important that you need to have everything that you need to do, so that come 2024, you are well prepared to take on a World Cup event,"

Two mistakes that cost Serbia victory

Two mistakes that cost Serbia victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Dragan fumes at Serbia meltdown against Cameroon

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Indian batters need to try and play him 'straight'

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

Here's what rekindled Kohli's love for game

Here's what rekindled Kohli's love for game

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli said the break gave him a new perspective.

Kohli's heartwarming gesture floors SKY

Kohli's heartwarming gesture floors SKY

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Suryakumar Yadav, the architect of India's 40-run victory over Hong Kong, was left humbled by the 'heartwarming' gesture from Virat Kohli who doffed his hat to his compatriot following his sensational knock in the Asia Cup match on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or NAM?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or NAM?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Game 30 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see India take on Namibia at the Dubai international cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Mohali and Delhi are among nine Indian cities that will host back-to-back white-ball matches against Australia and South Africa, respectively, starting September 20, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday.

PIX: South Africa thrash Bangladesh, boost semis hopes

PIX: South Africa thrash Bangladesh, boost semis hopes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and South Africa, in Abu Dhabi.

BCCI reviews India's Asia Cup flop show

BCCI reviews India's Asia Cup flop show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The best performance (barring Afghanistan game) was against Sri Lanka when 78 runs came off those nine overs.

Sania-Hradecka beaten in Dubai semi-finals

Sania-Hradecka beaten in Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka lost 6-2, 2-6, 7-10 to Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Sachin Tendulkar backed Arshdeep Singh and urged the fans to keep cricket "free from personal attacks" after the young pacer faced vitriolic online abuse in the aftermath of India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Anyone can make mistakes: Kohli backs Arshdeep

Anyone can make mistakes: Kohli backs Arshdeep

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli had some strong words of support for young pacer Arshdeep Singh

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between England and New Zealand, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

There was however still some drama. Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Andrej Kramaric's toe was clipped by Yannick Carrasco and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.

FIFA WC PIX: Inspired Cameroon rally to draw with Serbia

FIFA WC PIX: Inspired Cameroon rally to draw with Serbia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group G match played between Serbia and Cameroon on Monday.

Asia Cup PIX: Suryakumar sizzles in India's big win, team enters Super 4

Asia Cup PIX: Suryakumar sizzles in India's big win, team enters Super 4

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Images from the Asia Cup T20 match between India and Hong Kong in Dubai on Wednesday.