News for '2019 World Cup'

T20 World Cup: Jatinder, Zeeshan star in Oman comprehensive win over Papua New Guinea

T20 World Cup: Jatinder, Zeeshan star in Oman comprehensive win over Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Ludhiana-born Jatinder Singh smashed an unbeaten 73 as co-hosts Oman thrashed Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 10 wickets in the opening Group B first round match of the T20 World Cup Al Amerat on Sunday.

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is a 'champion cricketer in the making', who is very much in the mix for the 2019 India's World Cup campaign for his ability to seamlessly switch formats, says chairman of selectors MSK Prasad.

PIX: Dhoni's Prized Hummer Gets Military Makeover!

PIX: Dhoni's Prized Hummer Gets Military Makeover!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Recently, Dhoni took his love for four-wheelers to the next level by modifying the Hummer H2, one of the most famous cars in his fleet, with a "military look."

Khaleel second Indian to quit County C'ship mid season

Khaleel second Indian to quit County C'ship mid season

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

He played just two first-class matches.

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'It is unfair to look at one decision, one ball out of 600-plus on the day and say that was the reason one team won and one team lost.'

Rohit, Kohli should continue in ODIs if they perform: Ganguly

Rohit, Kohli should continue in ODIs if they perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing.

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Sykes, who has been contributing to cricket operations as a volunteer at Edgbaston for more than a decade, narrated his Dhoni moment to PTI.

Who Is Harshal Patel Copying?

Who Is Harshal Patel Copying?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Harshal Patel took a great catch and decided to celebrate by mimicking Yuzvendra Chahal's pose in a playful way.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

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

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Nchout sends Cameroon through with last kick of game

Meme Inspires Yuzi's Hat-trick Celebration

Meme Inspires Yuzi's Hat-trick Celebration

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'The celebration was based on the meme during the 2019 World Cup.'

Women's cricket outshining men's since 2019- here's why...

Women's cricket outshining men's since 2019- here's why...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Ganguly was also effusive in his praise for young pacer Renuka Singh.

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.

India's secret weapon vs NZ in Champions Trophy final?

India's secret weapon vs NZ in Champions Trophy final?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

With an impressive blend of composure and aggression, Iyer has been a standout performer in the 50-over format, particularly against the Blackcaps.

India lose by not playing Pakistan in World Cup, says Gavaskar

India lose by not playing Pakistan in World Cup, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Sunil Gavaskar urged Imran Khan to take the necessary 'first step' towards improving ties with India.

'We are playing our hearts out'

'We are playing our hearts out'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'The last three years have been great. Except winning the finals of ICC trophies, we have won everything.'

Gill: More Dhoni Than Kohli

Gill: More Dhoni Than Kohli

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A few months after his U-19 World Cup heroics, three senior journalists sought his cellphone number, which he readily provided -- only, he gave three different, but similar, numbers to the three of them!

India World No 1 in ODIs, T20Is; slip to 4th in Tests

India World No 1 in ODIs, T20Is; slip to 4th in Tests

Rediff.com5 May 2025

World champions India are placed at the top of the T20 International rankings, although their lead over the second-placed Australia has reduced from 10 to nine points.

Did Babar Azam's ego cost Pakistan?

Did Babar Azam's ego cost Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has launched a scathing attack on former captain Babar Azam, accusing him of failing to build a strong bench during his tenure.

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Nita Ambani hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he has great vision to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse.

It's a wrap! The good, bad and ugly at 2015 World Cup

It's a wrap! The good, bad and ugly at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The ICC hailed the 11th cricket World Cup the 'most popular ever.'

The Indian goalkeeper who changed the game forever

The Indian goalkeeper who changed the game forever

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Nearly two decades later, Aditi Chauhan retires as a trailblazer, having become the first Indian woman to play professional football in Europe.

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to stage the match just outside Jerusalem.

Ganguly's key challenges as he returns as CAB president

Ganguly's key challenges as he returns as CAB president

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to return unopposed as Cricket Association of Bengal president at its annual general meeting in Kolkata on Monday.

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

M S Dhoni had filed the defamation suit in 2014 against Zee Media Corporation, Sudhir Chaudhary- Editor & Business Head of Zee News, IPS Officer G Sampath Kumar, and News Nation Network Pvt Ltd.

Presidents Cup returning to Melbourne in 2019

Presidents Cup returning to Melbourne in 2019

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Melbourne will host the 2019 edition of the Presidents Cup, as well as next year's World Cup of Golf, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem announced on Saturday.

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

An inspired performance from Douglas Costa helped Brazil to a 3-0 win over Peru on Tuesday and lifted them into third place in the South American qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Narmada Nithin Raju claimed the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle with a new national record score of 254.4.

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

Run-machine Rohit Sharma shatters record!

Run-machine Rohit Sharma shatters record!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma climbed to 5th spot on World Cup run-scorers list!

Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

As many as 30 percent of the players picked T20 as the most important format.

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman.

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

India's team for the Asia Cup was largely picked keeping the World Cup in mind, which meant gambling with players, who are not fully fit.

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket.

New Zealand T20 star Munro retires from internationals

New Zealand T20 star Munro retires from internationals

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Along with two T20 World Cups, Munro was in the New Zealand squad that suffered a heart-breaking defeat in the 50-over 2019 World Cup final against hosts England.

Listless India go down to Thailand in friendly tie

Listless India go down to Thailand in friendly tie

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

India lose 0-2 to Thailand in friendly match; reality check ahead of Asian Cup qualifier game

Lowest-ranked Bhutan win on World Cup qualifying debut; India bt Nepal

Lowest-ranked Bhutan win on World Cup qualifying debut; India bt Nepal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Tshering Dorji scored the only goal of the match in the 84th minute for the small Himalayan nation, ranked last of the 209 teams in FIFA's rankings, against Sri Lanka.

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Proteas have all the strength to shake the 'chokers' tag and get their hands on the coveted ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time.