News for '2003 World Cup'

Lee hints at coaching Indian pacers

Lee hints at coaching Indian pacers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee, on Thursday, hinted that he is keen on mentoring Indian bowlers in the near future if asked to do so.

Musharraf wants cricket team to tour Pakistan

Musharraf wants cricket team to tour Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf expressed hope that India will resume its cricketing ties with Pakistan with their scheduled visit in 2003.

Rivaldo voted the worst player

Rivaldo voted the worst player

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

The Brazilian World Cup winner topped a poll for the 'Golden Dustbin' award by Italian radio listeners.

Penguin to produce Ali Bacher's biography

Penguin to produce Ali Bacher's biography

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Rodney Hartman, a former sports editor of leading South African newspapers, will research and write it.

Money matters top BCCI agenda at ICC meet

Money matters top BCCI agenda at ICC meet

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya will surely stake claim for the World Cup guarantee money due to India.

Ignorant Suhel Seth insults India hockey champ Rasquinha

Ignorant Suhel Seth insults India hockey champ Rasquinha

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha suffered a rude shock during the Times Lit Fest in Mumbai on Sunday when socialite Suhel Seth questioned Rasquinha's presence on the sports panel of the lit festival.

Dravid calls upon India's youngsters to embrace Test cricket

Dravid calls upon India's youngsters to embrace Test cricket

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The former India captain, who scored 13288 runs in 164 Tests, believes that playing Tests is the greatest form of satisfaction in the game.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

Govt to support Pune in hosting loss-making Davis Cup

Govt to support Pune in hosting loss-making Davis Cup

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Paes' inclusion under cloud as Indian team readies for a shake-up

Aussies to stop sledging

Aussies to stop sledging

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

'What you will see is gamesmanship,' said Australia's World Cup hero Andrew Symonds.

How I took that special hat-trick against Pakistan

How I took that special hat-trick against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'That was a morning where if I wanted to fly, I would have flown as well.'

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

His approach to the game was a complete dichotomy to his background, a rich kid, who had a fleet of chauffeur-driven cars waiting for him to be taken to practice.

Davis Cup: Vintage Hewitt guides Australia into semis

Davis Cup: Vintage Hewitt guides Australia into semis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Ageing tour warrior Lleyton Hewitt ushered Australia into the Davis Cup semi-finals on Sunday, trouncing Aleksandr Nedovyesov 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-3 in the decisive singles rubber against Kazakhstan.

Arsenal rout Villa in final to claim FA Cup record

Arsenal rout Villa in final to claim FA Cup record

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Holders Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 12th time on Saturday, outclassing Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley with stunning goals from Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez setting up their one-sided victory.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Are the Wallabies feinting?

Are the Wallabies feinting?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Wallabies waltz past gritty Scots

Wallabies waltz past gritty Scots

Rediff.com9 Nov 2003

The Scots held the defending champions in the first half to go level into the break, but Australia ran away with the match in the second term to set up a semifinal against the All Blacks.

Leipus may get 2-year contract

Leipus may get 2-year contract

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Depleted Australia confident of upsetting World champions India

Depleted Australia confident of upsetting World champions India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Australia may be depleted because of injuries to key players, but they will draw inspiration from their good record in India over the last decade in the upcoming ODI series.

Ancelotti returns to Real for second spell as coach

Ancelotti returns to Real for second spell as coach

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Ancelotti replaces Zinedine Zidane, who left Real last month.

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Hussain was speaking with Ian Bishop and Elma Smit as part of the ICC podcast titled 'Cricket Inside Out' when the former England captain was asked about the 2002 NatWest final.

Chowrasia draws inspiration from Windies win

Chowrasia draws inspiration from Windies win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

The Kolkata golfer is aiming to upstage Mukesh Kumar in the Sir Padampat Singhania Open which begins tomorrow.

How India and New Zealand reached WTC Final

How India and New Zealand reached WTC Final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Rajneesh Gupta offers insights about the World Test Championship Final.

Wasim Akram says life 'exemplary' on his 50th birthday

Wasim Akram says life 'exemplary' on his 50th birthday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram marked his 50th birthday on Friday, saying life is "exemplary" and that his Australian wife told him the half-century "is the new 40". Regarded as one of the best left-arm pacemen ever to grace the game, Wasim -- who celebrated with family and friends -- said cricket had brought him great fame, adding: "1.5 billion people across the subcontinent and beyond love me". "My wife told me 50 is the new 40," he told AFP. "So it's enjoyable." Wasim, popularly dubbed the 'sultan of swing', lives in Karachi with his second wife, Shaniera, and is a renowned cricket expert on various television channels. He said cricket had transformed his life.

'It is over Gauti': Gambhir to play his last match against AP on Thursday

'It is over Gauti': Gambhir to play his last match against AP on Thursday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Gambhir, one of the most successful batsmen for India, has been out of favour with the national team for a while now after a dip in form and last played a Test back in 2016 against England.

How Britain rose from Davis Cup lightweights to title contenders!

How Britain rose from Davis Cup lightweights to title contenders!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Britain's rise from embarrassing Davis Cup lightweights to title contenders has been nothing short of spectacular and they will begin slight favourites to reach a first final in 37 years against Australia on Friday.

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

India will aim to crush a gutsy Ireland in their penultimate group encounter.

Davis Cup: Nagal shows spark but Spain inflict 5-0 whitewash on India

Davis Cup: Nagal shows spark but Spain inflict 5-0 whitewash on India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Young Sumit Nagal showed spark in his game on Davis Cup debut before 'breathing problem' scuttled his victory march as India suffered a 5-0 whitewash at the hands of mighty Spain in the World Group Play-off tie, in New Delhi on Sunday. Up against the reigning Olympic and French Open doubles champion Marc Lopez, who does not play singles anymore, the 19-year-old Nagal dominated the proceedings under muggy conditions before losing 3-6 6-1 3-6 in the dead fourth rubber, that lasted more than two hours. It was a mountainous task for Ramkumar Ramanathan to prevent a clean sweep since he had world number 13 David Ferrer as his opponent. The Spaniard cruised to a 6-2 6-2 win to complete a dominating 5-0 win for his side even as Ramkumar fought his heart out, giving his all.

Buffon feels the pain after third final defeat

Buffon feels the pain after third final defeat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The greatest goalkeeper of his generation, Juventus's Gianluigi Buffon tasted defeat in his third Champions League final as the major missing medal from his illustrious career once again slipped out of his grasp on Saturday.

Don't rule Bangladesh out!

Don't rule Bangladesh out!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the Bangladesh team from World Cups.

Waqar Younis inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame

Waqar Younis inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame before the start of the first Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

India's greatest win against England

India's greatest win against England

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Sachin Tendulkar got out early, we lost a few more wickets and everyone lost hope.' 'As I was walking out to bat after Tendulkar's wicket I could see people leaving the stands.' 'From that situation to win the game, it was something I will cherish forever.'

'Virat doesn't need gyaan'

'Virat doesn't need gyaan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Virat's career and captaincy are on auto-pilot mode right now.' 'He knows what he is doing and leads by example.'

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India batsman VVS Laxman wants newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to revive the National Cricket Academy, which, he says, is the key to nurturing future stars.