News for '2003 World Cup'

ICC is welcome to talk to me: Patil

ICC is welcome to talk to me: Patil

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Sandeep Patil, former Kenya cricket coach, is ready to talk to the ICC over the match-fixing scandal in Kenya.

Hasan's a hero!

Hasan's a hero!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Akram wants to clear his name

Akram wants to clear his name

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

China rally to women's volleyball gold

China rally to women's volleyball gold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

The Chinese spikers came back from two sets down to beat Russia in five.

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

"It was high time the message was given and this strong step by the BCCI will go a long way in restoring the prestige of domestic cricket," he added.

Great to be compared with someone like Dravid: Rahul

Great to be compared with someone like Dravid: Rahul

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Like Rahul Dravid, KL Rahul has played in the middle-order and has kept wickets too.

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

The KING of TONS

The KING of TONS

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers of Rohit Sharma, the first player to score five tons in any series or tournament.

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Mr Warne, the world will miss you.

Ashes could go either way: Akram

Ashes could go either way: Akram

Rediff.com2 Jan 2005

The former Pakistan captain said England had formed a very good team and can win the Ashes this summer at home.

Can India defend their title? Hard to predict, says Gavaskar

Can India defend their title? Hard to predict, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that the 2015 cricket World Cup beginning on February 14 in Australia and New Zealand will be "most competitive" edition ever as many teams can win the title.

Can Kiwis stop marauding India to make 2nd straight final?

Can Kiwis stop marauding India to make 2nd straight final?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

While Kane Williamson's side will probably be relieved at having avoided pre-tournament favourites and hosts England, the 2015 finalists face a no less formidable opponent in India.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

Shane Warne's career highlights

Shane Warne's career highlights

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Factbox on former Australian spinner Shane Warne, who died on Friday at the age of 52.

'Current Indian attack is most complete of this era'

'Current Indian attack is most complete of this era'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'What's the best thing about this attack is the fact that they are on top of their game'

'Shami's looked for wickets and that's always an encouraging sign'

'Shami's looked for wickets and that's always an encouraging sign'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Former India pacer Javagal Srinath said Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bowling attack has become the talking point in the ongoing ICC World Cup.

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.

'I don't think Warner's one of the greats'

'I don't think Warner's one of the greats'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Former coach John Buchanan does not consider David Warner as one of the greats of the game.

EPL battle resumes after first ever mid-season hiatus

EPL battle resumes after first ever mid-season hiatus

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Monday's resumption was also a chance for those jostling at the top of the table to lay down a marker and for the strugglers to enjoy a fresh start.

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Batting great Rahul Dravid says legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's advice helped him to explore options after his retirement before eventually taking up the coaching job of India A and Under-19 sides. Dravid said he was also "a little fortunate" that at the back end of his career, he was already in a captain-cum-coach role of IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

Where will Ronaldo go next?

Where will Ronaldo go next?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United on Tuesday after a controversial interview in which he said he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. With the January transfer window close, what is his next move?

'Field restrictions curtailing role of spinners in ODIs'

'Field restrictions curtailing role of spinners in ODIs'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Not too impressed with the field restriction rules being used in the One-Day Internationals, former India opener W V Raman has said the current format hardly leaves any scope for the spinners to create an impact.

Mithali all time leading run-scorer in ODIs

Mithali all time leading run-scorer in ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Indian captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday created a world record by becoming the first player to cross 6000 runs in the history of women's ODI during the ICC World Cup match against Australia in Bristol.

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

2022 Sports recap: Highs, lows and everything in between

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

In hockey, the women's team continued its inspiring run with a silver medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Some key facts about Zinedine Zidane, who stepped down as Real Madrid coach after leading the Spanish club to a third successive Champions League title.

I will remind Kane about 2008 U-19 semis: Kohli

I will remind Kane about 2008 U-19 semis: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Tuesday's game will be a repeat of the semi-finals of the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup in which a Kohli-led India defeated a Kane Williamson-captained New Zealand in Kuala Lumpur.

Amid rumours of joining BJP, Gambhir says cut all ties with Pakistan

Amid rumours of joining BJP, Gambhir says cut all ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'Two points are not that important. Country is important, those 40 soldiers who lost their lives are far more important than a cricket match. If we let go of a World Cup final, the country should be ready for it. Certain section of society says that don't mix sports with politics but Jawans are far more important than a game of cricket.

When Sachin took on Pakistan

When Sachin took on Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sachin Tendulkar. An inspiration to a nation. An icon of his sport. Sachin's life offers many, many, lessons, as Devendra Prabhudesai explains in his new book Winning Like Sachin. Think & Succeed Like Tendulkar, from which this fascinating glimpse we are proud to post today, the Master's 45th birthday.

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor on Sunday warned that ban on the usage of saliva in cricket, in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, runs the risk of upsetting balance between bat and ball in Test matches. The International Cricket Council has banned the use of saliva on ball as an interim health safety measure to combat the spread of coronavirus -- a move that has raised concerns about the game becoming even more batsmen friendly.

Nehra gives Dhoni vote of confidence

Nehra gives Dhoni vote of confidence

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

'I see him playing T20 World Cup in 2020. If I can be a fast bowler at the age of 39, so, with MS Dhoni and his fitness, he can definitely play'

Nehra bowls from 'Ashish Nehra End' as DDCA pays tribute

Nehra bowls from 'Ashish Nehra End' as DDCA pays tribute

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Paying a tribute to the retiring Ashish Nehra, the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Wednesday named one of the playing ends at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi after the veteran seamer.

Ronaldo to don iconic No 7 jersey at Man United

Ronaldo to don iconic No 7 jersey at Man United

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

He donned the number seven shirt during his first stint at the club, following in the footsteps of great United players including George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bala Devi is hoping for an Indian Super League-style women's league in the near future.

Bayern captain Lahm to retire at end of season

Bayern captain Lahm to retire at end of season

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Lahm, a defensive midfielder, is among Germany's most successful players of all time, having won almost every trophy with club and country, including seven Bundesliga titles, the Champions League and the World Cup.

Ponting on how India can get Kohli back in form

Ponting on how India can get Kohli back in form

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes frequent changes in his batting order is responsible for Virat Kohli's prolong lean patch and fears if omitted from the T20 World Cup squad, the star batter might find it difficult to regain his place.

Ganguly turns 47! Wish the legend on his birthday

Ganguly turns 47! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 47th birthday, on Monday, many Indian cricketers flooded the social-media with wishes for the veteran.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy, urges him to be assertive

Ten Hag had no choice but to let Ronaldo go

Ten Hag had no choice but to let Ronaldo go

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Prior to the interview with TalkTV, Ten Hag had said on multiple occasions that Ronaldo was a part of his plans for the campaign, with the Dutchman reiterating that he had wanted the forward to stay at United.

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.