News for '2019 World Cup'

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The following are five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

CEC propose 2 tier Test league, 13 team World Cup qualifier

CEC propose 2 tier Test league, 13 team World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The International Cricket Council Chief Executives Committee (CEC) has proposed a two tier Test league along with a 13-team league for 50 over ODI qualification system.

Big blow for India! Injured Dhawan out of World Cup

Big blow for India! Injured Dhawan out of World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The India opener picked up the injury on his left thumb during the June 9 clash against Australia in London.

Fact file: Most centuries by a batsman at a single World Cup

Fact file: Most centuries by a batsman at a single World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The following are the top five batsmen with most centuries at a single World Cup:

Gambhir: India will be a top side at World Cup

Gambhir: India will be a top side at World Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'India has the best bowling attack they have ever had at any World Cup.' 'They have the best fast bowler in the world in Jasprit Bumrah and then they have got Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who looks good, (Mohammed) Shami looks good.'

Aishwary, Chinky strike gold at shooting World Cup

Aishwary, Chinky strike gold at shooting World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Chinky Yadav upstaged the experienced Rahi Sarnobat and the fancied Manu Bhaker to win gold as India swept the women's 25m pistol event of the ISSF Shooting World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Ganguly on why India should be wary of Pakistan in World Cup

Ganguly on why India should be wary of Pakistan in World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday insisted that Virat Kohli's IPL captaincy will not have an impact in the World Cup as he enjoys a good record as the skippers in One-Day Internationals.

Unlikely hero Coulter-Nile blasts his way to World Cup record

Unlikely hero Coulter-Nile blasts his way to World Cup record

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Nathan Coulter-Nile slammed 92 from 60 deliveries to register the highest score by a No 8 batsman in a World Cup.

Russell 'hungry' for West Indies return at World Cup

Russell 'hungry' for West Indies return at World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Russell hopes he can continue his form into the May 30-July 14 World Cup

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From Brian Lara to Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes to Steve Smith, the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup has never fallen short of showcasing cricket's brightest young stars. More than 30 years have passed since the world's top talents first announced themselves on the big stage, with the 1988 Youth Cricket World Cup a ground-breaking step in bringing ability to the fore.

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Rampaul, a member of the 2012 World Cup winning squad, played his last T20 match against Sri Lanka in 2015 and returns to bolster a solid looking lineup that will look to deliver an unprecedented third title for a single team.

Clarke undergoes sixth cancer-related surgery

Clarke undergoes sixth cancer-related surgery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Clarke was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006 during his playing career and has since undergone several procedures.

PIX: England rout South Africa in World Cup opener

PIX: England rout South Africa in World Cup opener

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Images from the World Cup opener between England and South Africa at the Oval, on Thursday.

India top medal tally at Shooting World Cup

India top medal tally at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

India topped the medals tally ahead of hosts China (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), who won five medals in total.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Should Kohli bat at No. 4 in World Cup?

Should Kohli bat at No. 4 in World Cup?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Recently, India coach Ravi Shastri had indicated that Virat Kohli could bat at No. 4 in the World Cup

FIFA chief's radical proposal to popularise Club World Cup

FIFA chief's radical proposal to popularise Club World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'That's what we're trying to do, by creating a tournament that is much more attractive than the current one, with more quality among participants and more clubs. That will attract more sponsors and television companies from around the world'

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Google's Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai has predicted that India and England would clash in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and said he was 'rooting' for the men in blue to emerge victorious.

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The police have almost no way of tracking the $200 billion plus money flowing online during this World Cup.

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

With quality bowling attacks, Australia and India may have the edge at the World Cup in England where fortunes are likely to be made or marred in the middle overs.

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'A player would be thinking that he is going to the World Cup. But you shut the door on him.'

World Cup semis: How India, England, Australia, NZ stack up

World Cup semis: How India, England, Australia, NZ stack up

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

India, Australia, England and New Zealand have ridden the wave and reached the final four on the strength of clear plans and outstanding individuals.

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Calling the ICC's decision to reduce the number of teams in the 2019 World Cup "a backward step", cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said such a move is unfair to the Associate nations

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant posted a heartfelt message for Chris Woakes, who had left him with a severe injury during the fifth Test in Manchester early this year.

'It Was A Heartbreak Moment'

'It Was A Heartbreak Moment'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'It was a difficult one because I knew that this would be my last World Cup, so it would have been good to be on the winning side.'

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Bhutia calls for systemic overhaul, urges India to follow Asian football models

Why Dhoni should bat at No 4 in World Cup

Why Dhoni should bat at No 4 in World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2019

There has been a lot of talk about a weak middle order, especially with no specialist batsman earmarked at No 4.

How Kiwis revived their T20 World Cup campaign

How Kiwis revived their T20 World Cup campaign

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Put in to bat, India's rejigged top order wilted in no time and the 2007 champions crawled to 110-7 in 20 overs in the Super 12 match. The below-par total was unlikely to test New Zealand's batting might and so it proved.

ICC reiterates only 10 teams at next World Cup

ICC reiterates only 10 teams at next World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

ICC chief executive Dave Richardson said the issue over the number of teams for the next World Cup is not set in stone and would be reviewed later this year but he does not expect any changes.

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

BWF Worlds: Sindhu sees off World No. 2, sails into QF

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu shocked World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarterfinals of the World Championships, in Paris on Thursday.

Pandya proves white-ball worth ahead of World Cup

Pandya proves white-ball worth ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

With the T20 World Cup looming later this year in Australia, Pandya bowling at full throttle is music to the ears of the team management.

After IPL triumph, Pandya wants to win World Cup

After IPL triumph, Pandya wants to win World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Shrugging the off-field controversies, Hardik Pandya was in his element in IPL-12, scoring 402 runs at a strike-rate of 191 plus and 14 wickets apart from 11 catches.

India have fantastic chance to lift World Cup: Vengsarkar

India have fantastic chance to lift World Cup: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar believes that the Virat-Kohli led team has a "fantastic chance" to lift the upcoming World Cup, which begins on May 30 in United Kingdom.

Warner sure to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

Warner sure to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

He said most Australian players would want to play the IPL, which can be held in September-October if T20 World Cup and Asia Cup are postponed.

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council.

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Gilchrist said home conditions would make Australia hard to beat when the World Cup starts next October.

Will New Zealand fire in World Cup semi-finals?

Will New Zealand fire in World Cup semi-finals?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

New Zealand coach Gary Stead is confident his team had put losses to Pakistan, Australia and England behind them as they head to the knockout stage.

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

More than 8 million people in Britain tuned in to watch England win

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council came out in defence of umpire Kumar Dharmasena for his controversial decision to award six overthrow runs, instead of five, to England during the World Cup final against New Zealand.