News for '2023 World Cup'

US, Mexico to submit bid to co-host 2027 Women's World Cup

US, Mexico to submit bid to co-host 2027 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

US Soccer (USSF) and Mexico's football federation (FMF) have until May 19 to formally submit their 'Bidding Agreement'.

Jaismine, Nupur storm into World Boxing finals

Jaismine, Nupur storm into World Boxing finals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jaismine storms into final, Minakshi bags medal; men's campaign ends in drought.

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Erling Haaland had the same points as Lionel Messi but lost out by having fewer first-place votes from national team captains.

World Cup: Labuschagne, Head in final Australian squad; Agar misses out

World Cup: Labuschagne, Head in final Australian squad; Agar misses out

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Marnus Labuschagne broke into Australia's 15-member squad for the 50-over World Cup in India at the last possible moment on Thursday on the back of his strong recent form while injured opener Travis Head was also included.

'Great to be back again'

'Great to be back again'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I'm feeling strong. I am feeling fit, and I am feeling ready to go,'

World Cup PIX: Dominant Australia thrash SL for first win!

World Cup PIX: Dominant Australia thrash SL for first win!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Ekana Sports City Stadium in Lucknow.

Rescued UP worker regrets missing World Cup final

Rescued UP worker regrets missing World Cup final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

For a 25-year-old Manjeet Chauhan stuck in Silkyara tunnel survival hinged on a picture of his parents and words of a lost brother, whom he took as a role model after his death in an accident last year.

IPL 2026: Leaving CSK Was Emotional, But...

IPL 2026: Leaving CSK Was Emotional, But...

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said leaving Chennai Super Kings was a 'difficult' decision but he is happy to be back at Rajasthan Royals -- where he won his first IPL title.

ODI World Cup: 'Warner and Head will be Australia's key openers'

ODI World Cup: 'Warner and Head will be Australia's key openers'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden feels that David Warner and Travis Head are the ideal duo to open for Australia at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup which is set to begin on October 5.

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Cricket bankrolled primarily by India and that is a positive'

Arshdeep's Gameplan For Asia Cup Opener!

Arshdeep's Gameplan For Asia Cup Opener!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Arshdeep Singh prepared for the Asia Cup opening match against UAE by closely watching their batters practice in the nets in Dubai on Tuesday.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.

Why England's batters haven't fired in the World Cup...

Why England's batters haven't fired in the World Cup...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

England's batters have failed miserably in the World Cup and need to read situations better as the team looks to bounce back from the brink, says assistant coach Marcus Trescothick.

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

World Cup: The secret behind Shami's 5-star show!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

'Shami always knew that he would be required at some point in time and for that he was always prepared.'

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Former India player Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should be picked for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November.

Cricket World Cup qualifiers postponed due to coronavirus

Cricket World Cup qualifiers postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday that all qualifying events for the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup and 50-overs version in 2023 that were scheduled to be held before June 30 have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The flu-like virus has infected more than 470,800 people around the world and killed over 21,200 so far, since appearing in China at the end of last year.

Why Alyssa Healy went unsold in WPL auction

Why Alyssa Healy went unsold in WPL auction

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Healy has struggled with fitness issues since last year's T20 World Cup. Playing for Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), she also struggled for rhythm.

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

How many hundreds did Rohit Sharma miss in this World Cup? At least five if not more. But how many hearts did he win with his new found no-holds barred attacking approach? May be a billion.

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Shaping strategies to suit different oppositions and venues will be key for every team during the World Cup and New Zealand have an Indian, who is familiar with conditions and owns the data to assist them -- Saurabh Walkar, their performance analyst.

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for the ODI World Cup.

'It was clear...': Ashwin on Gill's exit, Sanju's entry

'It was clear...': Ashwin on Gill's exit, Sanju's entry

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill's injury during the South Africa T20I series earlier this month was the moment when India's World Cup opening combination became clear.

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

PCB acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for the country's ODI World Cup matches at neutral venues at the ICC meetings in Durban this week.

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India captain Uday Saharan, bowler Saumy Pandey and all-rounder Musheer Khan have been named in the ICC Under 19 World Cup Player of the Tournament as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced shortlist on Friday.

World Cup Final: 'India hold an edge in bowling department'

World Cup Final: 'India hold an edge in bowling department'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

With pacer Mohammed Shami in menacing form, India holds the edge in the bowling department against Australia, reckons batting great Gundappa Viswanath, who wants skipper Rohit Sharma to convert his aggressive starts to a big hundred in the World Cup final.

S Africa fans laud both teams over T20 World Cup final

S Africa fans laud both teams over T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

South Africa might have faltered at the finishing line but their maiden final appearance in the T20 World Cup earned them accolades from local and expatriate fans

Multi-layer security for World Cup opener after threat issued by Khalistani separatists

Multi-layer security for World Cup opener after threat issued by Khalistani separatists

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Given a threat issued by Khalistani separatists, about 3,500 police personnel will be deployed at Narendra Modi stadium in Motera area and other parts of Ahmedabad during the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup on October 5.

Lyon ready to spin for Australia in World Cup if required

Lyon ready to spin for Australia in World Cup if required

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Nathan Lyon has offered his services to Australia for the ongoing World Cup in India, declaring he has recovered from a calf injury and is available for selection if required.

Iranian women set to attend men's football game!

Iranian women set to attend men's football game!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

With few exceptions, female fans have been banned from sports events in the Islamic republic since the 1979 revolution and FIFA faced calls for the men's team to be banned from the 2022 World Cup over the issue.

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Khalid Mahmood has hit out at the government's decision to form a high-level committee to decide on the national cricket team's participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

IPL 2026: Let people talk, I am not here to show anyone how talented I am: Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2026: Let people talk, I am not here to show anyone how talented I am: Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane dismisses speculation about his future, stating his focus is on personal growth as a cricketer, not proving critics wrong.

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.

'That exclusion left a deep wound in Rohit's heart'

'That exclusion left a deep wound in Rohit's heart'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma, who was dropped as India's ODI captain earlier this month, has worked diligently to improve his fitness ahead of the three-match ODI series in Australia.

World Cup: 'Semis is our goal, but won't be a failure if we don't get there'

World Cup: 'Semis is our goal, but won't be a failure if we don't get there'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Having qualified for the ODI World Cup after 12 years, the Netherlands are not going to settle for anything less than a semifinal finish.

Afghan players pay tribute to earthquake victims with World Cup win

Afghan players pay tribute to earthquake victims with World Cup win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Afghanistan on Sunday created one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, shocking defending champions England in New Delhi.

Ross Taylor sees India as favourites to win World Cup

Ross Taylor sees India as favourites to win World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

'India in their home conditions are a different beast and they have started unsurprisingly strongly - I see them as favourites to win the competition at this stage, no matter what happens in Dharmsala (on Sunday),' writes Ross Taylor in his column for ICC Media Zone.