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Hafeez praises Pakistan's consistency after England scalp

Hafeez praises Pakistan's consistency after England scalp

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Mohammad Hafeez was all smiles as the world number one side suffered a 14-run ICC Men's Cricket World Cup defeat, ending Pakistan's 11 match winless streak.

Brett Lee tips this Aussie all-rounder to shine at WC

Brett Lee tips this Aussie all-rounder to shine at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Brett Lee is putting patriotism aside, admitting it would be 'great' if England won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Tendulkar scored 119 runs against England in 1990, helping India save the match at Old Trafford.

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Kohli, who also led India to the top of the world's Test rankings during the period, received the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, which team mate Ravichandran Ashwin had won last year.

By bits and pieces, Jadeja ripped me apart: Manjrekar

By bits and pieces, Jadeja ripped me apart: Manjrekar

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

"This is the Jadeja we haven't seen before. Today he was brilliant," Manjrekar said in the video.

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pakistan's emerging talent gave a glimpse of the future on a day one old warrior finally called time under the shadow of Old Father Time.

This Windies new boy believes the fans will love him

This Windies new boy believes the fans will love him

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The 24-year-old has been the 12th man for most of the West Indies' World Cup campaign, but made his bow against India last week and got the nod again against Sri Lanka on Monday.

India vs Bangladesh: Watch out for these players!

India vs Bangladesh: Watch out for these players!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

India will look to win and seal their semi-finals berth.

Bangladesh eye repeat of famous 2007 win over India

Bangladesh eye repeat of famous 2007 win over India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Mashrafe Mortaza has issued a rallying call to his Bangladesh teammates, urging them to drum up the spirit of 2007 in a bid to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

Aus clicking at right time, says Black Caps star Boult

Aus clicking at right time, says Black Caps star Boult

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

New Zealand quick Trent Boult believes Australia are now the team to beat at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Australia showed their trademark fighting spirit with a 86-run victory over Boult's team at Lord's, their second consecutive defeat after a previous loss to Pakistan.

On-fire Starc warns rivals that his best is yet to come

On-fire Starc warns rivals that his best is yet to come

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Australian perfection has yet to be achieved in the eyes of Mitchell Starc despite guiding his side to a seventh win at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Starc's record-breaking third career World Cup five-wicket haul proved characteristically destructive as Australia bowled New Zealand out for 157, securing victory by 86 runs at Lord's.

Already-qualified Aus to go all out against Kiwis

Already-qualified Aus to go all out against Kiwis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Australia captain Aaron Finch expects New Zealand to fight and scrap in their remaining games to seal a place in the semis.

India's bowlers ready to nullify big-hitting teams

India's bowlers ready to nullify big-hitting teams

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Ahead of Thursday's match against the West Indies India's bowling coach Bharat Arun says his bowlers have plans in place for aggressive batsmen.

Dhoni gave Shami belief to perform match-winning 'trick'

Dhoni gave Shami belief to perform match-winning 'trick'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

A wise word from Mahendra Singh Dhoni inspired Mohammed Shami to bowl the delivery that earned his place in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup history.

Boult admits blockbuster Brathwaite innings was box office

Boult admits blockbuster Brathwaite innings was box office

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Trent Boult's reaction said it all. The New Zealand fast bowler held his nerve on the final ball of the penultimate over, catching Carlos Brathwaite and ending a magnificent innings that almost handed the Black Caps a first defeat of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Jadhav lauds bowlers for holding nerve in Afghanistan thriller

Jadhav lauds bowlers for holding nerve in Afghanistan thriller

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Kedar Jadhav claimed he never lost faith in India's bowlers to deliver victory in a last-over thriller with Afghanistan. Jadhav's careful half century, alongside captain Virat Kohli's 67, were the two highlights in a difficult day at the crease for India's batsmen in their latest ICC Men's Cricket World Cup clash at the Hampshire Bowl.

Time for excuses over, says Windies coach after B'desh shock

Time for excuses over, says Windies coach after B'desh shock

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

West Indies have only won one of their first five World Cup 2019 matches.

Rohit wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award

Rohit wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Kohli gets 'Spirit of Cricket' gong; Stokes is ICC Cricketer of the Year.

Allan Border: Australia must be smarter in middle overs

Allan Border: Australia must be smarter in middle overs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Australia are yet to hit their stride, but that's exactly why the rest should worry, says former Aussie great Allan Border.

Why England will not underestimate Bangladesh

Why England will not underestimate Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Four years ago, defeat by Bangladesh sent England crashing out of the World Cup and left Eoin Morgan wondering if his captaincy was over before it had ever really begun.

How calm and confident Starc bowled Australia to victory

How calm and confident Starc bowled Australia to victory

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Winning while not at their best is a major positive to take for Mitchell Starc, after Australia made it two victories from two by beating West Indies by 15 runs.

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Bumrah pleased to take wickets and contribute

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was more than happy to take advantage of the helpful conditions with ball in hand and the 25-year-old took great pains to ensure the magnitude of the occasion didn't adversely affect him.

Rohit's return to form biggest plus for India

Rohit's return to form biggest plus for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

For India, having someone who can go and get not just hundreds but even double hundreds is a major asset and also relieves the pressure on Virat Kohli a little, says former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Pakistan cannot beat us: Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Pakistan cannot beat us: Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Muscle injury could keep Warner out of Afghanistan clash

Muscle injury could keep Warner out of Afghanistan clash

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Justin Langer is sweating over the fitness of David Warner but insists he will take no chances over the health of his opener. Australia kick off their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign against Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday, with Warner hoping to shake off an injury to his glute muscle.

NZ vs SL series to launch ICC Test Championship

NZ vs SL series to launch ICC Test Championship

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The inaugural edition will see top nine Test teams -- Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies -- fight for the top honours in 72 Test matches across 27 series over the next two years

Srikkanth: Kohli brilliance needs to be backed by teammates

Srikkanth: Kohli brilliance needs to be backed by teammates

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The only concern for India is that the batting at the moment is slightly the Virat Kohli show.

How slow and steady India wins the race...

How slow and steady India wins the race...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

India maintained their status as the only unbeaten side left in this tournament.

Knight: England are no longer favourites -- and that will suit them

Knight: England are no longer favourites -- and that will suit them

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

England women's cricket captain Heather Knight says, given the Eoin Morgan-led team have lost a few games, I think some people have written them off, so in some ways they would come in under the radar if they do reach the semis.

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Virat Kohli's captaincy, and Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal's excellent bowling, were the key to India's narrow victory over Afghanistan.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

It's all about mind over matter for de Kock and South Africa

It's all about mind over matter for de Kock and South Africa

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

South Africa's attitude, rather than any change in tactics, will determine how well they do at the World Cup, says Quinton de Kock.

WATCH these thrillers ahead of India-Pak clash

WATCH these thrillers ahead of India-Pak clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

We take a look at Team India's dominating performance against Pakistan in the World Cup

Key to Sri Lanka's victory...

Key to Sri Lanka's victory...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Thisara admitted his side were far from perfect after another batting disaster, he insisted they always knew they had a chance of success if their bowlers stepped up.

Carey coming of age with bat and wicketkeeping

Carey coming of age with bat and wicketkeeping

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Alex Carey has yet to play a Test match. Indeed, he has played many fewer matches with a red ball than he has with white and made his name in the T20 Big Bash League. But the 27-year-old left-hander is proving to be mature, adaptable and dependable for side.

Star man Starc won't rest in Australia's title defence

Star man Starc won't rest in Australia's title defence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Australia's key pace weapon Mitchell Starc roared to the top of the wicket-taking charts at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup - and then made it clear he has no intention of resting on his laurels.

Root the 'glue' that holds England's challenge together

Root the 'glue' that holds England's challenge together

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Joe Root was hailed as the 'glue' that holds together England's dazzling batting operation after his superb match-winning century guided the injury-depleted hosts to the most convincing of eight-wicket triumphs over West Indies in Southampton.

Archer makes a statement in England success

Archer makes a statement in England success

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Jofra Archer showed why England could not leave him out of their final ICC Men's Cricket World Cup squad as he bowled them to opening win against South Africa.

Finch on the verge of achieving greatness

Finch on the verge of achieving greatness

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Finch went from simply focusing on making runs and solidifying his own place in the side to being responsible for the fortunes of the entire team

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Ponting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.