News for '-world-xi'

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The cash-strapped Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC's special task force to arrange a series of matches for its national team against India and a World XI at neutral venues to raise much needed funds.

The night Ronaldo stole the show

The night Ronaldo stole the show

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The night Ronaldo stole the show

With eye on India Test, Afghans take on Bangladesh in three T20s

With eye on India Test, Afghans take on Bangladesh in three T20s

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series, starting Dehradun on Sunday, dividing their focus ahead of the historic Test debut against India in two weeks' time.

Dhoni's Foundation receives 20,000 pounds from 'Cricket for Heroes' fundraiser

Dhoni's Foundation receives 20,000 pounds from 'Cricket for Heroes' fundraiser

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Charitable Foundation received 20,000 pounds out of the 300,000 raised during the inaugural T20 fundraiser, 'Cricket for Heroes', at the KIA Oval last week.

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

David Beckham has no doubt that his former team mate and "Class of 92" graduate will make a success of the job if he takes it.

India XI register second consecutive win

India XI register second consecutive win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

The fourth match of the ICL 20s World Series featured the resurgent ICL India team, fresh from a fantastic victory over ICL Pakistani, take on the formidable ICL World at the Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. In the end the young ICL Indian boys outclassed their illustrious opponents in all departments of the game to register their second consecutive win by 44 runs.

Dravid joins 10,000-run club

Dravid joins 10,000-run club

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Rahul Dravid on Saturday became third Indian and only the sixth batsman in Test chronicles to aggregate 10,000 runs in a career.

Match reduced to 32 overs each

Match reduced to 32 overs each

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The Australia - India rain-delayed match will get underway 1830 IST.

ICC takes diplomatic stance on Indo-Pak series

ICC takes diplomatic stance on Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The International Cricket Council Chief Executive (CEO) Dave Richardson has made it clear that the sport's governing body cannot force India to play bilateral matches with Pakistan.

'Aussie fans will welcome Muralitharan'

'Aussie fans will welcome Muralitharan'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The Sri Lankan off-spinner can expect a warm welcome from Australian crowds next month, Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said.

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Australian media has claimed that the selection of Alan Knott ahead of Adam Gilchrist as wicket-keeper in the World Test XI of all time by Wisden is embarrassing, and not choosing Dennis Lillee has been unfair.

Tendulkar is greatest batsman: Cairns

Tendulkar is greatest batsman: Cairns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The former Kiwi ace picked Wasim Akram as the greatest bowler and Ian Botham the greatest all-rounder.

Akhtar, Younis recalled for India ODI

Akhtar, Younis recalled for India ODI

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

India will play a one-off ODI against India in Scotland next month.

Irfan Pathan's worth Rs 4 crore

Irfan Pathan's worth Rs 4 crore

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

God doesn't play dice, but in Irfan Pathan's case, does he?

Tendulkar has most ducks against Windies

Tendulkar has most ducks against Windies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Statistical highlights, India - West Indies, 2nd ODI, Cuttack.

Super Series deadline for Sachin

Super Series deadline for Sachin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The ICC has given Sachin Tendulkar a September 21 deadline to prove fitness for the Super Series.

Dravid 'honoured' to lead India

Dravid 'honoured' to lead India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

The Indian cricket team's new captain said he is looking forward to meeting up with coach Chappell, the selectors and players to plan for the matches ahead

Tendulkar flays schoolboys again

Tendulkar flays schoolboys again

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

The Indian batting ace hit yet another ton in Lashings' 70-run victory over Sutton Valence School.

Agarkar joins Tendulkar at Lashings

Agarkar joins Tendulkar at Lashings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

He would play three matches for Lashings World XI in the next couple of weeks.

'Tendulkar was awesome'

'Tendulkar was awesome'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

22-year-old Cambridge veterinary student Ben Jacklin was awestruck by the ace batsman's 119-ball 155 for Lashings World XI.

Indo-Pak hockey for charity

Indo-Pak hockey for charity

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

A combined India-Pakistan team will take on World XI for a charity match

Dravid, Sehwag unlikely to attend camp

Dravid, Sehwag unlikely to attend camp

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

They arrived in Mumbai Wednesday evening and left for Nagpur and Delhi respectively.

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

World XI captain Graeme Smith said he supports the use of television replays after the video umpire gave out three Australian batsmen on the opening day of the ICC Super Test.

Pietersen scoops double honour

Pietersen scoops double honour

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The England batsman won the Emerging Player and the ODI Player of the Year at the ICC awards.

Tait set for early return

Tait set for early return

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Australian team doctor Trefor James said recovery time for the fast bowler could be reduced after surgery

Tendulkar hits another ton

Tendulkar hits another ton

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

The Indian batting ace slammed 101 as Lashings CC beat Taunton School Invitation XI by 26 runs.

Tendulkar back with a century

Tendulkar back with a century

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The Indian batting ace marked his comeback from shoulder surgery with a 91-ball 100 for Lashings World XI against Cambridge University XI.

Pakistan says no to alcohol logos

Pakistan says no to alcohol logos

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Pakistan cricket authorities said their players would not display logos of a whisky brand sponsor in the Super Series matches

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

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

McGrath, Warne top ICC Rankings

McGrath, Warne top ICC Rankings

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne occupy the top two slots in bowling rankings after the Super Test

McGrath becomes leading Test paceman

McGrath becomes leading Test paceman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

McGrath dismissed Lara to surpass Courtney Walsh's record of 519 Test wickets.

Flintoff cleared of serious injury

Flintoff cleared of serious injury

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

The England all rounder was struck on the right wrist by a straight drive from Ricky Ponting.

Flintoff taken for X-rays on wrist injury

Flintoff taken for X-rays on wrist injury

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

The England all rounder was struck on the right wrist by a straight drive from Ricky Ponting.

Australia elect to bat in third ODI

Australia elect to bat in third ODI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

Glenn McGrath returned to their side after being rested for the second match.\n

Pietersen doubtful for third ODI

Pietersen doubtful for third ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has a "minor" strain of his right hamstring, team coach John Wright said on Saturday.

Dravid feats

Dravid feats

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006