News for '2019 World Cup'

Team India trainer Webb to quit after T20 World Cup

Team India trainer Webb to quit after T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Indian cricket team's strength and conditioning coach Nick Webb will be stepping down from his position after the upcoming T20 World Cup as the New Zealander is no longer keen on being on the road for five to eight months a year.

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'If I wasn't going to be in the frame for 2027 then I didn't want to hold up the spot. I still feel like I've got plenty to offer that ODI team.'

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Gulbadin Naib, who had captained the Afghanistan team at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, posted a strongly worded tweet against the national cricket board and teammates.

'Dhoni will be a vital cog for India at World Cup'

'Dhoni will be a vital cog for India at World Cup'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More said Mahendra Singh Dhoni's innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore took him back to 2006.

Eng pacer Woakes bids farewell to international cricket

Eng pacer Woakes bids farewell to international cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Woakes leaves international cricket with a trophy cabinet many dream of, but his legacy goes beyond numbers.

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A group of current and former Iranian sportspeople say they have no choice but to turn on their own country, citing what they called state-sponsored violence and discrimination against ordinary Iranians, especially women.

Handscomb to replace Shaun Marsh at World Cup

Handscomb to replace Shaun Marsh at World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 has approved Peter Handscomb as a replacement player for Shaun Marsh in the Australia squad for the remainder of the tournament.

Pakistan's T20 World Cup Records

Pakistan's T20 World Cup Records

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Pakistan's unpredictability will once again be their big strength at the T20 World Cup.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana draws inspiration from India's World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni

PIX: New Zealand stun India to reach World Cup final

PIX: New Zealand stun India to reach World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

New Zealand survived Ravindra Jadeja's late onslaught to stun India by 18 runs in a low-scoring thriller on Wednesday and reach the ICC World Cup final for the second time in a row.

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from captaincy when neither age nor performance has dimmed his brilliance?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

Williamson is the BEST player at World Cup

Williamson is the BEST player at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

His side's passage to the final was in large due to the work put in both in the field and at the crease, with few players reading conditions quite like the Kiwi skipper.

Suryakumar is ideal at No. 3 in T20 World Cup: Manjrekar

Suryakumar is ideal at No. 3 in T20 World Cup: Manjrekar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Talking about the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting July 13, Manjrekar said he would prefer a more consistent Ishan Kishan instead of Sanju Samson.

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Recuperating from an elbow injury, star Australia batsman Steve Smith says Test cricket remains his top priority and he is ready to skip the T20 World Cup to be in the best shape for the Ashes series against England.

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

No Indian, no Pakistani when you represent the USA: Monank Patel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

USA captain Monank Patel reflects on sharing the Wankhede with Jasprit Bumrah, his move to the US, cricket's rise in America and leading a diverse team at the T20 World Cup.

Did selectors err in not picking Pant for World Cup?

Did selectors err in not picking Pant for World Cup?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant made a statement by guiding Delhi Capitals to a win over Rajasthan Royals with a 36-ball 78.

'Share the trophy' trends after Super Over saga in World Cup final

'Share the trophy' trends after Super Over saga in World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The rule based on which England were declared the winner, did not go well with the fans, who urged the International Cricket Council that the trophy be shared between both teams.

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.

What went wrong for South Africa at World Cup

What went wrong for South Africa at World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

It is only the second time in the eight World Cup South Africa have played in, that they will not reach the knockout stage.

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Jasprit Bumrah's amazing skill-set gives India a realistic chance of winning the World Cup but a 'freak' called David Warner might just retain it for Australia, believes 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

Pant Solves A 5-Year-Old Mystery

Pant Solves A 5-Year-Old Mystery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Whose hand rested on Pant's shoulder?

Will ICC agree to India's demand to ban Pakistan from World Cup?

Will ICC agree to India's demand to ban Pakistan from World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The world body is unlikely to even discuss a possible boycott of Pakistan when its Chief Executives Committee (CEC) meets in Dubai on Wednesday.

Australia jolted by Paralympic champion's sudden passing

Australia jolted by Paralympic champion's sudden passing

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Her breakthrough came at the Tokyo Paralympics, where she claimed the first gold medal of the Games, smashing her own world record in the women's C1-3 3,000m individual pursuit. She followed it up with two bronze medals in the road race and time trial.

West Indies ready to unleash power game at World Cup

West Indies ready to unleash power game at World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Chris Gayle was not at his brutal best in the IPL but Andre Russell's butchering of the bowlers has forced the teams to take note of what could await them at the World Cup.

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Two-time world champions West Indies will be the star attraction when 10 teams battle it out at next month's ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier for the two remaining places at the mega-event in 2019.

Sports and politics to mix again in India-Pakistan clash at World Cup

Sports and politics to mix again in India-Pakistan clash at World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Bilateral cricketing ties between them have remained suspended since 2008 and relations further soured in February this year after a suicide car bombing that killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police in Pulwana district in South Kashmir.

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Germany's World Cup-winning football team forward Thomas Mueller took to social media to show his support for the Indian cricket team in the ongoing ICC World Cup.

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

United Arab Emirates secured a surprise three run win via the Duckworth/Lewis method to end Zimbabwe's hopes of reaching the 2019 World Cup on Thursday.

Was hoping my arm was broken during World Cup: Maxwell

Was hoping my arm was broken during World Cup: Maxwell

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

As much as support was great, it was also so confronting...I wanted to go further into my little hole and not come out. I felt like I was letting a lot of people down, I felt like I was taking an easy-out, I didn't know what I was doing, revealed the Australian all-rounder, who had taken a break from international cricket last October for issues related to mental health.

Why Australia are the team to watch out for at World Cup

Why Australia are the team to watch out for at World Cup

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that the return of Steve Smith Smith and David Warner will make opponents wary of the country's team at the upcoming ICC World Cup.

'Dhoni's role will be very, very, important in World Cup'

'Dhoni's role will be very, very, important in World Cup'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

'For me, Dhoni is the main guy in the middle order and people will revolve around him.'

World Cup blog: Minnows are crucial to cricket

World Cup blog: Minnows are crucial to cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

'India need Rishabh Pant for the World Cup'

'India need Rishabh Pant for the World Cup'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'Pant can be your match-winner, he has the X-factor.'

Archer won't curb aggression in World Cup final

Archer won't curb aggression in World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England quick Jofra Archer will keep up his aggressive approach in Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand after his bouncer left Australia's Alex Carey with a bloodied chin in Thursday's semi-final at Edgbaston.