News for '2019 World Cup'

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Chasing targets has been their Achilles heel throughout the tournament. The same batters who've plundered the bowling and scored daddy hundreds batting first, have resembled pale shadows of themselves chasing targets.

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India will play as many around 15-16 Tests in 2024.

'India Is A Bloody Good Team'

'India Is A Bloody Good Team'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Representing India is not a joke.'

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball during a training session in England.

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

I feel like I'm back at 2019-20: Ben Stokes

I feel like I'm back at 2019-20: Ben Stokes

Rediff.com31 May 2023

England skipper Ben Stokes expects to deliver with both bat and ball in the upcoming Ashes.

Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Stead, himself, urged the board in March to consider a separate limited overs head coach but on Tuesday said such a division was probably not suitable for New Zealand.

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.

'People who haven't led gully team are advising Kohli'

'People who haven't led gully team are advising Kohli'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'Look at his achievement, his service... his captaincy is terrific. There is no doubt about it'

'Our Captain Has Shown Leadership'

'Our Captain Has Shown Leadership'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'He has opted to rest.'

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'This marks my fourth 50-over World Cup match. Our team and I are committed to giving our best performance, with the primary goal of reaching the semi-finals. I'm fully prepared to put in the hard work necessary to achieve this.'

What makes Bumrah so special...

What makes Bumrah so special...

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee picked India's Jasprit Bumrah as one of his top three fast bowlers at the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

BCCI Cracks Down On Players' Wives

BCCI Cracks Down On Players' Wives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

For tournaments or series, which will be held for 45 days or more, the players' families will be allowed to accompany them for a maximum of only 14 days.

Khaleel on fighting mental battles ahead of India return

Khaleel on fighting mental battles ahead of India return

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Khaleel said he saw the India recall coming his way.

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

New Zealand, who finished fourth in the points table after the 45-match league round, have a dominant record against India in the knockout stage of ICC events.

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Neymar to undergo surgery; sidelined for several months

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Brazil forward Neymar will be sidelined for several months as he requires surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee.

Will Dhoni return for another IPL? CSK CEO reveals

Will Dhoni return for another IPL? CSK CEO reveals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

After CSK suffered a shock exit in the group stage from IPL 2024, Dhoni remained tight-lipped about his participation in the next edition of the cash-rich league.

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Tributes also poured in from across the border with former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar hailing Dhawan's hard work and other qualities.

Pakistan searching for winning formula in home conditions

Pakistan searching for winning formula in home conditions

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Test side has failed to make an impact at home after international cricket returned to the country in 2019

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

While others have faded somewhat recently, Kohli has been burning brightly, and pulling ahead of his peers.

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A massive turnout can be expected at Ahmedabad, however, when India face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14.

PIX: Team India fans in full force at Old Trafford

PIX: Team India fans in full force at Old Trafford

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

World Cup has brought frenzied fans back to the stadiums in England.

Ashwin asks fans to be patient with Rohit, Kohli

Ashwin asks fans to be patient with Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged fans to be patient with star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as far as winning an ICC trophy is concerned, saying it took even "the great" Sachin Tendulkar six attempts to win a World Cup.

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Pointing out the "several acts of contract breach" by the AIFF side in the past, Stimac charged AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey with "changing my public statement given to AIFF media".

'Ok to talk to me Jaddu?'

'Ok to talk to me Jaddu?'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Absolutely!! I don't have any problem.'

What's Unusual About This Pic?

What's Unusual About This Pic?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.

How Dravid, Ganguly impacted Buttler's career

How Dravid, Ganguly impacted Buttler's career

Rediff.com19 May 2021

England's swashbuckling batsman Jos Buttler says Indian greats Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly's big hundreds in the 1999 World Cup match against Sri Lanka had an 'incredible impact' on him.

Fans queue up for tickets to India-Pakistan clash

Fans queue up for tickets to India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Cricket enthusiasts across India are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to secure tickets for this epic clash in the world's largest cricket stadium.

Is it curtains for Williamson after New Zealand's loss?

Is it curtains for Williamson after New Zealand's loss?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

"If you get beaten playing your best cricket, then you certainly have to accept that. Today was a little bit disappointing. There were some good bits but we thought we had a defendable total if we were to be on our game,"

Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Several members of the Indian cricket team including the stand-in captain Hardik Pandya on Wednesday began training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Friday, but all eyes were on the wrist-spinning duo, who have to battle it out with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a place in the Playing XI.

New Zealand aim for elusive world glory under Williamson

New Zealand aim for elusive world glory under Williamson

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

New Zealand have never won a major global title, losing the last two 50-over World Cup finals and never reaching the World Twenty20 final.

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Even while bringing the curtains down on his T20I stint, Jadeja was in the shadows of the icons.

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'We are trying to see whether Test championship can generate interest'

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The sound and fury of World Cup 2023 has ended, and Norma Astrid Godinho picks her World Cup XI.

Why cricketers are choosing T20 leagues over national duty

Why cricketers are choosing T20 leagues over national duty

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

England's white ball captain Jos Buttler said he doesn't want to condemn the players who are opting out of national commitments for T20 leagues as he understands their predicament as well.

PIX: Australia are T20 World CHAMPIONS!

PIX: Australia are T20 World CHAMPIONS!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday.

'Kohli & Co. have every chance to do well at 2019 WC'

'Kohli & Co. have every chance to do well at 2019 WC'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Talking to ANI, Kirsten said that though winning a World Cup requires a lot of hard work, he believes the Kohli-led side have a bright chance to clinch the coveted trophy.

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Factbox on Italy's Jannik Sinner, who beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final

Afghanistan make their own luck with eye on semis spot

Afghanistan make their own luck with eye on semis spot

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Jonathan Trott, who took over the coaching reins in July, said it was the result of some serious hard work to get their batting and basics right for the tournament.