News for '2006 World Cup'

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The 12th edition of the tournament will feature Robert Bailey, Gregory Brathwaite, Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Duguid, Shaun George, Shaun Haig, Mark Hawthorne, Ranmore Martinesz, C.K. Nandan, Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza, Timothy Robert Robinson, Langton Rusere and Paul Wilson in umpiring role.

Umpire Marais Erasmus calls it quits after 380 matches

Umpire Marais Erasmus calls it quits after 380 matches

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Erasmus announced his decision to retire from Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

PIX: India thrash Pak by 203 runs to storm into U-19 World Cup final

PIX: India thrash Pak by 203 runs to storm into U-19 World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Shubman Gill scored a magnificent, unbeaten hundred as India amassed 272 for 9 against Pakistan in the second semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Christchurch on Tuesday.

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

Rediff.com14 May 2024

An overview of how the tournament could give it a welcome boost...

Germany warns of terrorist threat ahead at EURO 2024

Germany warns of terrorist threat ahead at EURO 2024

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

17 Record Cards In Ill-Tempered Game

17 Record Cards In Ill-Tempered Game

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

In a highly ill-tempered game, players from both teams threw challenges, pushed and shoved each other, culminating in 48 fouls!

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Is Indian chess making right moves? Yes, says Humpy

Is Indian chess making right moves? Yes, says Humpy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

India has a bright future in chess as we have many players in top 10 rankings: Humpy

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The idea was to not give any morality lessons.'

Gagan sets new world record at Olympic test event

Gagan sets new world record at Olympic test event

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang won the gold and set a new world record in the men's air rifle category at the Olympic test event in Hannover, Germany. Gagan, who shot a score of 704.3 on Thursday, toppled Austrian shooter Thomas Farnik record score 703.1 set in the 2006 World Cup finals at Garnada.

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers feels the criticism that has come South Africa's way is unwarranted and they have rather done well to reach the WTC final despite experiencing "so many changes" in the last three to five years.

India win Asia Cup

India win Asia Cup

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

Brazil face Greece in 2005 Confed Cup

Brazil face Greece in 2005 Confed Cup

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The World champions and European champions meet in the group stage of the tournament while hosts Germany meet Argentina.

Pakistan confident of regaining Asia Cup

Pakistan confident of regaining Asia Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

We have won this cup thrice in a row and the team is capable of winning it this time, he said.

Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka re-wrote the history books after South Africa's U-19 World Cup campaign concluded following their defeat in the semi-final against India.

Why is Sri Lanka wearing black armbands vs India

Why is Sri Lanka wearing black armbands vs India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Sri Lanka players wear black armbands in memory of legendary 'Uncle' Percy during World Cup game against India

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Ronaldo's 130 goals for his country is also way out on its own at the head of most scored in international football

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram optimistic about India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

It has been 18 years since arch-rivals India and Pakistan have locked horns in a bilateral hockey Test series.

PIX: Dravid, Kumble, Srinath interact with referees at NCA

PIX: Dravid, Kumble, Srinath interact with referees at NCA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

India legends Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid interacted with match referees in a seminar conducted at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

India eves win Asia Cup hockey

India eves win Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com8 Feb 2004

The hosts beat Japan 1-0 to win the 5th Women's Asia Cup hockey tournament in New Delhi.

Beckenbauer unaware of money to Qatari firm

Beckenbauer unaware of money to Qatari firm

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Former organising chief Franz Beckenbauer denied any wrongdoing on Saturday in an affair involving the 2006 World Cup in Germany and said he knew nothing of a multi-million payment to a disgraced former FIFA official in Qatar.

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Scaloni has helped get one over the Dutch Master at least once before when he was at Deportivo, who pipped Van Gaal's Barcelona to the 1999-2000 La Liga title.

All about the world's best football coach

All about the world's best football coach

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Zinedine Zidane has been reappointed as Real Madrid coach nine months after resigning, replacing Argentine Santiago Solari.

Critics back off Chinese coach after Asian Cup win

Critics back off Chinese coach after Asian Cup win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

China's sensational 5-1 victory over hosts Malaysia in their Asian Cup opener on Tuesday in one swoop silenced critics of under-fire coach Zhu Guanghu.

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

He scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 and consistently found the next in consecutive World Cups.

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Proud coach Arnold hails Australian team's mentality

Sankar Muthuswamy wins silver at BWF World Junior C'ships

Sankar Muthuswamy wins silver at BWF World Junior C'ships

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The former world junior number one thus joined fellow Indians Aparna Popat (1996), Saina Nehwal (2006) and Siril Verma (2015) in winning a silver medal at the prestigious tournament.

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentine, somehow, were ready for an emotional, nail-biting encounter, having already gone through a dress rehearsal in the same stadium against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Franz Beckenbauer fined, warned by FIFA ethics committee

Franz Beckenbauer fined, warned by FIFA ethics committee

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog on Wednesday imposed a warning and 7,000 Swiss franc ($7,055) fine on German football great Franz Beckenbauer for stonewalling an investigation.

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Swiss federal prosecutors are investigating soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and three other German soccer officials for fraud and money laundering in connection with the award of the 2006 World Cup to Germany.

Barthez to retire in 2006

Barthez to retire in 2006

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu won her maiden women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, becoming the first female cricketer from the country to win an ICC award.