News for '2003 World Cup'

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

No CAA/NRC protest banners! IPL ticket advisory in four cities

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Four cities, including, Delhi, Mohali, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad have been issued ticket advisories with fans being banned from carrying protest banners.

Kohli will do something special: Sachin

Kohli will do something special: Sachin

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'If we focus on doing the basics well and give our best in whatever we do, then we have a good chance of going through the semis.' 'After that, we need just two good days to win the World Cup.'

Smith is the best Test captain that has ever lived: Kirsten

Smith is the best Test captain that has ever lived: Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Graeme Smith has received an enormous compliment from former India coach Gary Kirsten, who called the just-retired South African legend the "best captain that has ever lived" in Test cricket.

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Multiple media outlets said Symonds, who was 46 and played 26 times for Australia, had been involved in a single vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night.

Yet another milestone achieved in India

Yet another milestone achieved in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

FIFA U-17 WC becomes highest scoring in tournament history

Don't push Dhoni into retirement too early, cautions Hussain

Don't push Dhoni into retirement too early, cautions Hussain

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The doubting thomases "should be careful" about what they wish for as there is no second coming for a once-in-a-generation player like Mahendra Singh Dhoni if people "push him into retirement", former England captain Nasser Hussain said on Saturday.

Why Punjab want Yuvraj to come out of retirement

Why Punjab want Yuvraj to come out of retirement

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Punjab Cricket Association has requested former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh to come out of retirement and become a player-cum-mentor of the Punjab team in domestic cricket.

Yet another milestone for De Villiers... enters WC top-10 scorers' list

Yet another milestone for De Villiers... enters WC top-10 scorers' list

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

South African cricket captain AB de Villiers continued to script statistical history at the ongoing World Cup as he entered the top-10 of all-time scorers' list.

Tendulkar draws loudest applause at the MCG

Tendulkar draws loudest applause at the MCG

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

He doesn't enthral with his willow anymore, but Sachin Tendulkar got the loudest cheer at the presentation ceremony of the ICC World Cup final as he shared the dais with administrative bigwigs.

Stats: Afridi tops bowling leaderboard

Stats: Afridi tops bowling leaderboard

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Statistical highlights of the World Cup match between Pakistan and Canada in Colombo.

Why Shoaib Akhtar rates this batsman above Tendulkar, Lara

Why Shoaib Akhtar rates this batsman above Tendulkar, Lara

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has named the best ever batsman he ever bowled in a chat show 'The Sportsman' with former captain Wasim Akram. Shoaib, one of the fastest bowlers to have ever played the game, says his former teammate and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq played him better than any other batsman he bowled to during his career.

Stats: Man of the moment! Virat Kohli

Stats: Man of the moment! Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights of the cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed he had to manage the recurrence of a painful, decade-old toe injury during India's tour of Australia.

What is the key to Dhawan's success?

What is the key to Dhawan's success?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

According to Sourav Ganguly, not facing Australian bowlers regularly has helped Dhawan and Team India.

Mumbai fans get a chance to watch Valderrama, Desailly play!

Mumbai fans get a chance to watch Valderrama, Desailly play!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The FIFA legends, including World Cup winner Frenchman Marcel Desailly, Colombian great Carlos Valderrama, Spain's Fernando Morientes, Mexican Jorge Campos and Nigerian Emmanuel Amuneke, will roll back the years and turn out for a short match at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

'Yuvi hai ya Bumrah': Sachin showers praise on Bumrah

'Yuvi hai ya Bumrah': Sachin showers praise on Bumrah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

'BOOM What play, captain saab!'

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

Stats: Ashwin spins his way to new highs

Stats: Ashwin spins his way to new highs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights of the pool B match between India and UAE.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

From TC to Cricket Legend, what an incredible journey Mahi has had!

Spain stun Portugal to clinch spot in Nations League finals

Spain stun Portugal to clinch spot in Nations League finals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

It was Spain's first competitive win in Portugal since 1934

Real Madrid name Spain's Lopetegui as coach

Real Madrid name Spain's Lopetegui as coach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will take over as Real Madrid manager on a three-year contract after the World Cup, the European champions said on Tuesday.

Canada's Bagai hopes for a sparkling second-half

Canada's Bagai hopes for a sparkling second-half

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Monday's five-wicket win over Kenya is Canada's only second win in the World Cup history and captain Ashish Bagai said they will take heart from this victory for an improved show in their remaining matches of the mega-event against New Zealand and Australia.

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

When South Africa lost to India on Sunday, they cemented their reputation for 'choking' in ICC tournaments. Rajneesh Gupta tells us why South Africa's record for freezing in important ICC contests is, alas, well deserved.

VOTE: Can India extend their winning run against Pakistan?

VOTE: Can India extend their winning run against Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

India have never lost to their neighbours, having beaten them in the previous five World Cup matches they have played -- in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2011.

Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

There is no shortcut to playing first-class cricket.

Stats: Dhoni scripts new records

Stats: Dhoni scripts new records

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped India snatch a 4-wicket win after the Indian batsmen faced an early hiccup in their run-chase on Friday. Here are the statistical highlights from that ICC World Cup Pool B match between India and West Indies played at the WACA in Perth.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

A statement from Premier League club on Friday evening read: "Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical."

Stats: Lee back to his very best

Stats: Lee back to his very best

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Statistical highlights of the Australia vs Canada Group A match of the World Cup in Bangalore on Wednesday.

India to play at Centurion

India to play at Centurion

Rediff.com7 May 2003

Kaif, Harbhajan, and Zaheer will be in South Africa once again, this time to play in the International Indian Film Academy Charity Cricket match on May 15.

Don't think you are favourite against Pakistan: Ganguly warns India

Don't think you are favourite against Pakistan: Ganguly warns India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Ganguly said the Indian team perhaps made the mistake of taking Pakistan lightly in the 2017 Champions Trophy final and had to bite the dust.

From a Naughty Kid to a Cricket Legend: The Story of Virat Kohli

From a Naughty Kid to a Cricket Legend: The Story of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Virat Kohli's childhood coach shares inspiring story of his fearless attitude towards cricket

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Ronaldinho has not played a competitive match since 2015 but had avoided calling a definitive halt to his career until now.

'To every cricket fan in India, I request your support towards NZ'

'To every cricket fan in India, I request your support towards NZ'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has beseeched the cricket-mad Indian fans to root for his team in the World Cup final against four-time winners Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

'Kohli & Co showed their real potential in ODI series'

'Kohli & Co showed their real potential in ODI series'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Syed Kirmani has lauded the manner in which the national cricket team has bounced back after losing the Test series in South Africa,

What is Younis Khan's burning ambition?

What is Younis Khan's burning ambition?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Pakistan captain Younis Khan says he has a "burning ambition" to set the record straight against India by defeating them in the Champions Trophy beginning in South Africa next month.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

This rising Indian talent has a fan in IM Vijayan

This rising Indian talent has a fan in IM Vijayan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

India opened their Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Cambodia where Sunil Chhetri scored a brace. Chhetri also scored the first goal against Afghanistan.

Laxman's 281 in Eden Test saved my career: Ganguly

Laxman's 281 in Eden Test saved my career: Ganguly

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Shaken by the match-fixing scandal, Indian cricket was going through a turbulent time at the start of the 21st century when Sourav Ganguly took charge of the team.