News for '2019 World Cup'

WTC win has made up for 2019 WC heartbreak: Taylor

WTC win has made up for 2019 WC heartbreak: Taylor

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

'It was still touch and go when I went out there to bat; to get through that hard period and Kane's been a fantastic captain and ambassador for the game and our country.'

Ganguly set for second stint in administration

Ganguly set for second stint in administration

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Sourav Ganguly set to re-enter administration, to file nomination for CAB presidency

All you need to know about the World Cup

All you need to know about the World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from Cricket World Cup held between 1975 to 2015.

Dropped Aussie star sparks Italy's cricket dream

Dropped Aussie star sparks Italy's cricket dream

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

It was a godsend for both Burns and Italy, who qualified for their maiden ICC World Cup by making the cut for next year's T20 showpiece India and Sri Lanka on Friday.

Andre Russell set to play his last game for Windies!

Andre Russell set to play his last game for Windies!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

West Indies all-rounder Russell set to retire from international cricket

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Jofra Archer took inspiration from Sourav Ganguly's famous shirt swinging show at the 2002 Natwest Trophy final

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The franchises spent a total of Rs 204.45 crore on 77 players, to complete their squads for IPL 2026. However some big names went shockingly unsold...

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Patient Pant can be the 'finisher' India need in World Cup

Patient Pant can be the 'finisher' India need in World Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant must learn the virtue of patience to transform himself from an exciting match-winner to a crucial 'finisher' for India, according to former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.

'I don't think it should be called a World Cup if you're cutting down the teams'

'I don't think it should be called a World Cup if you're cutting down the teams'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Downsizing of teams for next World Cup is an issue troubling Scotland captain Mommsen

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

Rediff.com8 May 2020

All cricketing activity has come to a halt due to the health crisis and there are serious doubts over the future of T20 World Cup. However, the International Cricket Council is yet to take the final call on the T20 showpiece event.

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a place in the last-eight stage of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Rajeev Shukla set to take over as BCCI president

Rajeev Shukla set to take over as BCCI president

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Rajeev Shukla is set to replace Roger Binny as BCCI president in an interim capacity after the latter turns 70 next month.

Team India Ready To Roar At Wankhede

Team India Ready To Roar At Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai holds a special place in Indian cricket history as it was where India won World Cup 2011.

Struggling Sri Lanka head to World Cup with point to prove

Struggling Sri Lanka head to World Cup with point to prove

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Sri Lankan cricket and the island's once-powerful side arrive at the World Cup struggling for form under a newly appointed captain who has played a single One-day international since 2015.

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Having to sit out of Test matches on away tours "eventually got to me", says Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin of his abrupt international retirement in the middle of the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Such is the race for breaking news that if an Indian player sneezes, a report may immediately go out stating he may have caught the flu bug and could be a doubtful starter!

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Mithali Raj decided to quit T20 Internationals after a career spanning 89 matches

Team India's 2018-19 schedule: Focus on ODIs as World Cup looms

Team India's 2018-19 schedule: Focus on ODIs as World Cup looms

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

With an eye on next year's ICC World Cup, the Indian cricket team will play around 30 ODIs and an estimated 63 international games across formats in the 2018-19 season.

IPL bowling sensation could play for England in World Cup

IPL bowling sensation could play for England in World Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said overseas players would, from January 1 2019, become eligible to play for England after living in the country for three years rather than a previous seven.

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.

What helped Rohit metamorphosise into a successful Test batter

What helped Rohit metamorphosise into a successful Test batter

Rediff.com18 May 2025

'He's got the shots against the quicks, to take them on. The field is up, so Test cricket might be a honeymoon for him if he starts embracing it.'

Hitman @ 38: Rohit Sharma Era in Indian Cricket

Hitman @ 38: Rohit Sharma Era in Indian Cricket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Calm, commanding, and ever-charismatic, the 'Hitman' has ensured that his legacy is not just written in numbers, but in moments that stirred a billion hearts.

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Seasoned boxer Pooja Rani had decided that if her fourth appearance at the World Boxing Championship ended without a medal, she would not give it another shot.

Finger spinners have a role at World Cup, says Bhajji

Finger spinners have a role at World Cup, says Bhajji

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

'It's come down to the people and their belief whether finger spinners could do the job or not. I feel finger spinners have a role to play provided you back them'

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India will be keen to get the job done against Bangladesh and seal their place in Sunday's final before considering resting their players.

Super Over to decide World Cup winner if final ends in a tie

Super Over to decide World Cup winner if final ends in a tie

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

The ICC also announced that the captains will not carry forward any over-rate offences into the World Cup.

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Stead, who guided New Zealand to the WTC title, T20 World Cup final in 2021, 2019 ODI World Cup final and 2025 Champions Trophy title clash, is now entrusted with the task of giving a fillip to Andhra cricket.

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

India all-rounder Vijay Shankar insists he is not losing sleep over his selection.

Karthik picked for World Cup; Pant and Rayudu left out

Karthik picked for World Cup; Pant and Rayudu left out

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Pant had so far scored 222 runs in the IPL compared to a mere 93 by Karthik, but the latter's experience helped tilt the scale in his favour for the mega-event, starting in England from May 30.

2022 World Cup final to be played on December 18

2022 World Cup final to be played on December 18

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

FIFA ended more than four years of uncertainty over the timing of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by announcing on Thursday that it would be played in November and December with the final on December 18.

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will face South Africa on Thursday and the defending champions Australia on October 12 at the ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Messi Reveals What Made His Rivalry with Ronaldo Epic

Messi Reveals What Made His Rivalry with Ronaldo Epic

Rediff.com17 May 2025

For 15 years, Messi and Ronaldo battled like no others. Now, Messi shares what made their rivalry so special.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Thursday.

Will miss you, says SRH, after Warner leaves for World Cup camp

Will miss you, says SRH, after Warner leaves for World Cup camp

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Sunrisers Hyderabad players and support staff say the team will miss the prolific David Warner, who left Indian shores on Tuesday to join Australia's World Cup preparation camp, at the business end of the Indian Premier League.

CT 2025: Williamson's poor ICC ODI finals run continues

CT 2025: Williamson's poor ICC ODI finals run continues

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The spinners kept a lid on the scoring with Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja taking wickets at regular intervals.

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Tiny Guam beat Turkmenistan 1-0 to record their first ever World Cup qualifying victory.

Neesham ready for 'one last crack' at WC after 2019 heartbreak

Neesham ready for 'one last crack' at WC after 2019 heartbreak

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Neesham said there was no awkwardness from contracted team mates about he and Boult's place in the New Zealand set-up.

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.