News for 'Champions Trophy'

IPL 2026: Can Bhuvneshwar lead RCB to another IPL crown?

IPL 2026: Can Bhuvneshwar lead RCB to another IPL crown?

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Vinay Kumar praised pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his impact in the Indian Premier League 2026 season for the defending champions.

Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs 16,660 crore

Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs 16,660 crore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group emerged the lead bidder to acquire IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs Rs 16,660 crore.

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir outclass Bengal to enter first Ranji Trophy final

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir outclass Bengal to enter first Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir outclassed Bengal by six wickets to advance to a historic first ever Ranji Trophy final appearance on Wednesday.

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Injured Elliot ruled out of Champions Trophy

Injured Elliot ruled out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The ICC approved Corey Anderson as replacement of Grant Elliott in the New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad.

England rest key trio ahead of Champions Trophy

England rest key trio ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 May 2017

England have rested all-rounders Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali, and paceman Chris Woakes for the third and final one-day international against South Africa on Monday as the trio aim to overcome injury concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy hockey: Australia storm into final

Champions Trophy hockey: Australia storm into final

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

World No 1 Australia reached the final of the Champions Trophy hockey in Auckland on Thursday, scoring a fine 4-2 win over the Netherlands in Pool C.

Pakistan may lose Champions Trophy

Pakistan may lose Champions Trophy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) executive board will decide this week whether or not to shift September's Champions Trophy out of Pakistan because of security issues, the governing body said on Sunday. The decision was taken after concerns raised at an ICC security briefing in Dubai for representatives of the eight participating teams, the international players' association FICA and official broadcasters ESPN STAR Sport.

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India thrash Japan

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India thrash Japan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India, who have already sealed a semi-final berth, ended the round-robin stage of the five-nation tournament at the top of the standings with 10 points, ahead of Korea (6), Japan (5), Pakistan (2) and hosts Bangladesh (0).

Krunal Pandya recalls Virat Kohli's emotional night in RCB glory

Krunal Pandya recalls Virat Kohli's emotional night in RCB glory

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajat Patidar has the golden chance to emulate legends Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- the only two captains to win back to back IPL titles.

Will Brazil coach Ancelotti call-up Neymar for FIFA WC?

Will Brazil coach Ancelotti call-up Neymar for FIFA WC?

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar's 2026 FIFA World Cup selection will depend on fitness and form rather than sentiment as he weighs a crucial squad decision ahead of Brazil's campaign.

Is Mourinho returning to Real Madrid? Perez opens up

Is Mourinho returning to Real Madrid? Perez opens up

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez rejected resignation rumours, addressed Jose Mourinho speculation and defended his leadership after a chaotic, trophyless season for the Spanish giants.

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad were named Cricketers of the Year for seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively during the MCA Awards ceremony

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar said the enviable batting riches in their line-up will give Karnataka a huge upper hand over maiden entrants Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final.

PHF 'not interested' in hosting Champions Trophy

PHF 'not interested' in hosting Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The Pakistan Hockey Federation will not bid for the hosting rights of the Champions Trophy, which was shifted from India due to the administrative row over the governance of the game there.

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Ganguly, Ponting among commentators for Champions Trophy.

Dravid among Champions Trophy probables

Dravid among Champions Trophy probables

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Prominent among those missing from the 30-member list for the September 24-October 5 tournament in South Africa are Irfan Pathan and Robin Uthappa.

Sehwag may miss Champions Trophy

Sehwag may miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

India opener Virender Sehwag could miss the Champions Trophy beginning September 24 as he would be out of action for 12-16 weeks following a surgery on his shoulder.

Was Indo-Pak Champions Trophy final 'fixed'?

Was Indo-Pak Champions Trophy final 'fixed'?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan appeared 'fixed' and demanded a probe into the matter.

International hockey revamp: Champions Trophy to be scrapped

International hockey revamp: Champions Trophy to be scrapped

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is set to introduce drastic changes in the structure of global competitions with a new Global Hockey League (GHL) to be introduced in 2019 in place of the long-standing Champions Trophy, which will be scrapped.

Champions Trophy hockey in Malaysia

Champions Trophy hockey in Malaysia

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The tournament will be played at the National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, from November 29 to December 9.

Dressing room brawl leaves Real Madrid star hospitalised

Dressing room brawl leaves Real Madrid star hospitalised

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Tensions within Real Madrid's squad have escalated, with a dressing room fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni resulting in Valverde being hospitalised.

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The prestigious Champions Trophy, due to be held in Lahore in December, has been moved away from Pakistan due to safety and security concerns.

Germany face Australia in Champions Trophy final

Germany face Australia in Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Defending champions Australia will face Germany in the title clash of the Champions Trophy hockey championship in Melbourne on Sunday after Germany advanced to the final despite losing 3-4 to The Netherlands on Saturday.

Ball-tampering at Champions Trophy?

Ball-tampering at Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Umpires had called skipper Younis Khan to express concerns about the condition of the ball during their match against Sri Lanka.

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to 355/2 with big hundreds

Champions Trophy belongs to Pakistan: Younis Khan

Champions Trophy belongs to Pakistan: Younis Khan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Elated with the thumping victory against India, Pakistan skipper Younis Khan has declared that the ICC Champions Trophy belongs to his country and he will leave no stone unturned to get it back.

Champions Trophy: IHF submits bid

Champions Trophy: IHF submits bid

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

India would host the venue at Chennai if FIH decides to shift the event from Lahore on security grounds.

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards. Rahul Dravid will be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Doctrove omitted from Champions Trophy

Doctrove omitted from Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

An ICC spokesman said Billy Doctrove's absence had nothing to do with the Oval Test controversy.

The Champions Trophy should be scrapped: Hayden

The Champions Trophy should be scrapped: Hayden

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden wants the Champions Trophy to be scrapped as he feels it is meaningless to hold the eight-nation tournament along with a World Cup every four years.

Meet Kohli's men for Champions Trophy

Meet Kohli's men for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Meet the Indian cricket squad selected for the Champions Trophy in England starting June 1.

Ranji Trophy: 'It took 67 years': Manhas on J&K glory

Ranji Trophy: 'It took 67 years': Manhas on J&K glory

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas announced plans to construct new cricket stadiums in Jammu and Kashmir to further develop cricket in the region after their maiden Ranji Trophy title win.

BCCI clears India's participation in ICC Champions Trophy

BCCI clears India's participation in ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com7 May 2017

It was also decided that no legal recourse will be taken against the International Cricket Council as per the diktat of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators.

Aaron Rai Finishes Tied-23rd At Cognizant Classic; Echavarria Wins

Aaron Rai Finishes Tied-23rd At Cognizant Classic; Echavarria Wins

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Aaron Rai finished tied for 23rd at the Cognizant Classic, while Nico Echavarria secured victory with a strong final round performance.

Wood scores as Forest edge Villa in Europa League semi first leg

Wood scores as Forest edge Villa in Europa League semi first leg

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Chris Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 edge over Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final first leg, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches.

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Updates from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka, in Hubbali on Tuesday.