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'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

According to ESPNcricinfo, MCC chief executive Stuart Fox spoke on SEN radio on day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa and said that the club, as well as the Victoria government, had made an inquiry with CA about hosting a neutral Test.

T20 WC: Shakib one of few bright spots for B'desh

T20 WC: Shakib one of few bright spots for B'desh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Bangladesh had been hoping for a confidence boosting win before crossing the Tasman Sea for their T20 World Cup campaign in Australia.

Series win boosts England's chances at T20 WC

Series win boosts England's chances at T20 WC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

he win gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series providing a boost to their confidence ahead of the World Cup, which kicks off with the qualifying group stages on Sunday.

Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29, and India will begin its title defence against traditional rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Adelaide, on February 15.

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With Chhetri and Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

Big Show hopes for bowling show at World Cup

Big Show hopes for bowling show at World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Part-time off-spinner Glenn Maxwell can see himself playing a bigger role behind specialist spinners Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa.

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Australia's men's team has withdrawn from their one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan in March following further restrictions on women's and girls' rights imposed by the Taliban.

Sriram is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Sriram is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Bangladesh begin their Group B campaign against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The din of a concerned crowd transformed into a tumultuous racket when Abdelhamid Sabiri's free kick caught out Thibaut Courtois at his near post and captain Romain Saiss added a slight touch to see Morocco into the lead.

Saudi Arabia take positives for Asian Cup after Russia exit

Saudi Arabia take positives for Asian Cup after Russia exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Saudi Arabia are looking towards the Asian Cup with hope after they showed signs of progress in their 1-0 defeat to Uruguay as they exited the World Cup on Wednesday.

How Imran Khan reacted after Pakistan's Asia Cup exit...

How Imran Khan reacted after Pakistan's Asia Cup exit...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Pakistan's legendary cricketer Imran Khan has stressed the need for his country's side to play ' correct combination' to succeed while maintaining that the nation has 'enough talent'.

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested, on Tuesday, in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Veteran striker Girelli, 33, replaced 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in the 83rd minute and needed only four minutes to make an impact

Rohit's verdict on Bhuvneshwar's form after defeat against Sri Lanka

Rohit's verdict on Bhuvneshwar's form after defeat against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Rohit rubbished the talks of bowlers being demoralised and said that they are confident.

All eyes on Warner as Proteas loom

All eyes on Warner as Proteas loom

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The 36-year-old remains nominally in Australia's plans for the tour of India in February but is under pressure to perform in the three-match series starting at the Gabba on Saturday after struggling against a modest West Indies attack.

Australian Open: Top 5 women to watch out for...

Australian Open: Top 5 women to watch out for...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The five top contenders for the women's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.

'I do not regret leaving Ronaldo on the bench'

'I do not regret leaving Ronaldo on the bench'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'A bit of luck was missing'

Mathews sacked after Asia Cup flop; Chandimal named captain before Eng series

Mathews sacked after Asia Cup flop; Chandimal named captain before Eng series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The 31-year-old Mathews was renamed as Sri Lanka's limited-overs skipper in January, six months after he relinquished the captaincy for both red and white-ball formats following a home series defeat to Zimbabwe.

Under 19 World Cup: India to face Pakistan in campaign opener

Under 19 World Cup: India to face Pakistan in campaign opener

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The Indian Under-19 cricket team will open its campaign in next year's ICC World Cup against arch-foes Pakistan when the event is staged at the Dubai International Stadium on February 15.

How T20 specialist David forced his way into Australian WC team

How T20 specialist David forced his way into Australian WC team

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Singapore-born Tim David is a towering finishing batsman but might be more remarkable for being the only player in the Australian squad without a state or national contract.

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Even if Ireland fail to make the quarter-finals of the cricket World Cup they and the other associate members have shown enough promise to warrant inclusion in future tournaments, skipper William Porterfield said on Saturday.

Nepal women 8 ALL OUT against UAE in U-19 game

Nepal women 8 ALL OUT against UAE in U-19 game

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The United Arab Emirates women's Under-19 side recorded a remarkably swift victory on Saturday when they shot out Nepal for eight runs and chased it down in seven balls.

Check out New Zealand's WT20 squad

Check out New Zealand's WT20 squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Chapman, Astle picked in New Zealand T20 World Cup squad; Veteran Ross Taylor ignored.

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

As Steve Smith and David Warner padded up at suburban Sydney cricket grounds over the weekend, the warm spring sunshine may have seemed fitting weather for the banned Australian cricketers to take a small but important step in their rehabilitation.

World Cup blog: Minnows are crucial to cricket

World Cup blog: Minnows are crucial to cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Japan stun Iran 3-0 to reach Asian Cup final

Japan stun Iran 3-0 to reach Asian Cup final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Striker Yuya Osako scored twice in 11 second-half minutes to help send four-times champions Japan into the final of the Asian Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament favourites Iran on Monday.

Four Asian Cup referees suspended

Four Asian Cup referees suspended

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Four match officials have been suspended for poor performances during the Asian Cup.

T20 WC qualifiers: How Orange Brigade edged past UAE

T20 WC qualifiers: How Orange Brigade edged past UAE

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It was Scott Edwards (16 not out) and Logan van Beek (4 not out) who kept their cool to help the Dutch start off on a winning note.

T20 WC PIX: SL thrash Netherlands to enter Super 12s

T20 WC PIX: SL thrash Netherlands to enter Super 12s

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the Group A T20 World Cup match played between Sri Lanka and Netherlands at the Simonds Stadium, in South Geelong, Australia on Thursday

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Australia have never won the T20 World Cup with their best finish of runners-up coming in the 2010 edition in West Indies, when they lost to England in the final.

Hosts Australia ready to click in T20 WC defence

Hosts Australia ready to click in T20 WC defence

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Australia gelled superbly during last year's triumph in the United Arab Emirates and 14 of that 15-man squad will bid for back-to-back titles

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The man, who declined to be named, said he charges "the most dedicated supporters" a 1,000% markup for tickets to sought-after matches featuring stars like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Two-time world champions West Indies will be the star attraction when 10 teams battle it out at next month's ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier for the two remaining places at the mega-event in 2019.

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

ICC had clarified that BCCI would keep the hosting rights of the tournament even if it is moved out of India.

South Africa announce extensive World Cup preparations

South Africa announce extensive World Cup preparations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

South Africa will play a minimum of 23 warm-up one-day internationals against five different countries to boost their preparation for next year's World Cup, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan players Younis Khan and Umar Gul as batting and bowling consultants respectively for their training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said.

World Cup: Williams guides Zimbabwe to nervous win over UAE

World Cup: Williams guides Zimbabwe to nervous win over UAE

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Sean Williams ensured Zimbabwe would not become the first top tier side to lose to United Arab Emirates when his counter-attacking half century secured a four-wicket victory in their World Cup clash in Nelson on Thursday.

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

India to play friendlies before Asian Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Indian football team will play against Qatar and Syria on December 19 and 26 respectively in what will be their last two international friendlies in the lead upto the Asian Cup in January next year.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Against a backdrop of raucous noise provided by the thousands of Tunisian fans in the stands, Issam Jebali had a goal ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute but it was Denmark who provided most of the attacking football in the first half.