News for 'Champions Trophy'

Younis Khan upbeat about Champions Trophy success

Younis Khan upbeat about Champions Trophy success

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan said the team is capable of winning the Champions Trophy in South Africa but the players will have to play out of their skin to lift the coveted trophy.

'It has been fun': Manchester City say adios to Pep Guardiola after decade of glory

'It has been fun': Manchester City say adios to Pep Guardiola after decade of glory

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Manchester's Etihad Stadium turned into a tribute to Pep Guardiola -- the man who transformed both the club and English football over his glittering decade as boss.

AIFF Announces Tentative Football Season Calendar For 2026-27

AIFF Announces Tentative Football Season Calendar For 2026-27

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has released its tentative calendar for the 2026-27 season, featuring the Indian Super League (ISL), Federation Cup, and other key tournaments.

Karnataka Leaders Laud RCB's Second IPL Title

Karnataka Leaders Laud RCB's Second IPL Title

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Karnataka's chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing chief minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Shivakumar criticised IPL organisers for moving the final match venue to Gujarat, calling it an injustice to Karnataka and alleging political motivation.

Champions Trophy final in Mumbai

Champions Trophy final in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi will host matches in the 10-team tournament which will start on October 7.

PHOTOS: Kohli with other captains at Champions Trophy opening dinner

PHOTOS: Kohli with other captains at Champions Trophy opening dinner

Rediff.com31 May 2017

India skipper Virat Kohli, South Africa's AB de Villiers, England's Eoin Morgan and Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza attended the ICC Champions Trophy opening dinner on Tuesday.

Bond ready for Champions Trophy

Bond ready for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

K Jyothikumaran has been appointed as one of the four judges for the elite nations hockey tournament.\n\n

Champions Trophy fights for recognition

Champions Trophy fights for recognition

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

The second biggest one-day tournament after the World Cup has struggled to assert itself on a calendar swamped with one-day fixtures.

Tendulkar doubtful for Champions Trophy

Tendulkar doubtful for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

The Indian batsman has been laid low by a tennis elbow in the left hand.

German eves lift Champions trophy

German eves lift Champions trophy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Germany beat China 3-2 to claim their first Champions trophy title.

Australia rally to clinch Champions Trophy final

Australia rally to clinch Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

Australia rallied to beat Germany 5-3 and clinch a record 10th Champions Trophy final in Melbourne on Sunday.

India down Bangladesh challenge to win SAFF Women's Championship 2026

India down Bangladesh challenge to win SAFF Women's Championship 2026

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

India beat defending champion Bangladesh 3-1 to win their first SAFF title in seven years.

Champions Trophy stats: England vs New Zealand

Champions Trophy stats: England vs New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy Group B match between New Zealand and England on Tuesday.

Messi to lead Argentina's Qatar heroes at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Messi to lead Argentina's Qatar heroes at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Lionel Messi will lead defending champions Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coach Lionel Scaloni named a 26-man squad featuring 17 players from the 2022 title-winning team.

Sehwag hoping to play in Champions Trophy

Sehwag hoping to play in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

After being out of action for over two months following a shoulder injury that needed surgery, dashing opener Virender Sehwag is hoping to return to top-notch cricket through the ICC Champions Trophy next month. Sehwag said he will start batting practice from the first week of September and is now able to lift 10 kg with his injured shoulder.

Scotland edge past Haiti for first World Cup win in 36 years

Scotland edge past Haiti for first World Cup win in 36 years

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in a World Cup Group C match, with John McGinn scoring the winning goal. This victory marks Scotland's first win in the tournament since 1990, placing them at the top of their group. Haiti, despite their pace, lacked the finishing touch.

Tendulkar out of Champions Trophy

Tendulkar out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Rohan Gavaskar has been drafted into the squad as his replacement.

India to battle defending champions China in Thomas and Uber Cups

India to battle defending champions China in Thomas and Uber Cups

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Indian men's and women's badminton teams face challenging draws in the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cups, with both teams grouped alongside defending champions China.

Sehwag shaping well for Champions Trophy : Dhoni

Sehwag shaping well for Champions Trophy : Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Virender Sehwag, recuperating from a shoulder surgery, was shaping well for the Champions Trophy, according to Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who said the dashing opener may however not be ready for the tri-series in Sri Lanka in early September.

'Our finest hour': J&K celebrates Ranji Trophy triumph

'Our finest hour': J&K celebrates Ranji Trophy triumph

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Political parties and residents in Jammu and Kashmir celebrate the Union territory's Ranji team's first-ever title win, praising the team's resilience and unity.

Pep Guardiola set for emotional Manchester City farewell

Pep Guardiola set for emotional Manchester City farewell

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Reports suggest Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade, with Enzo Maresca tipped as his replacement. Guardiola's contract expires in 2027.

No Champions Trophy hangover, insists Dhoni

No Champions Trophy hangover, insists Dhoni

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

It's not even a week since India won the Champions Trophy, but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says the team is done with the celebrations and firmly focussed on the tri-series involving the West Indies and Sri Lanka starting in Kingston, Jamaica.

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting on June 12 in England, offers several exciting possibilities. Take a look at the contenders and challengers.

Barcelona, Liverpool, waltz into Champions League quarters

Barcelona, Liverpool, waltz into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

FC Barcelona hammered Newcastle United F.C. 7-2 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Liverpool F.C., Bayern Munich and Atltico Madrid also advanced.

T20 World Cup Viewership Breaks Broadcasting Records

T20 World Cup Viewership Breaks Broadcasting Records

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The ongoing T20 World Cup has broken all broadcasting records with viewership surpassing 500 million, the highest ever in the tournament's history, according to ICC chairman Jay Shah.

Bromocriptine To Marocain: Scripps Bee Winning Words

Bromocriptine To Marocain: Scripps Bee Winning Words

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

From marocain to bromocriptine, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has challenged young wordsmiths with some of the English language's most obscure and fascinating words over the past decade.

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Coco Gauff is showing strong form ahead of the French Open, presenting her with a significant opportunity to secure another Grand Slam title.

The Challenge To Win Makes Kohli Ruthless

The Challenge To Win Makes Kohli Ruthless

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Sometimes, it feels as if Kohli needs purpose-built pressure to produce a great knock. This was a final, and that pressure acted like fuel for him.

India's Women's Football Team Dominates To Win SAFF Championship

India's Women's Football Team Dominates To Win SAFF Championship

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

India's women's football team secured their sixth SAFF Women's Championship title, and their first in seven years, by defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final. The team maintained an all-win record throughout the tournament, scoring 18 goals and conceding only one, showcasing a dominant performance.

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Ajit Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee after the BCCI decided to renew his contract for one more year, keeping an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India to battle defending champions China in 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup

India to battle defending champions China in 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

India's men's and women's badminton teams face a challenging draw alongside defending champions China in the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup, to be held in Horsens, Denmark.

How Satwik-Chirag Won The Singapore Open Title

How Satwik-Chirag Won The Singapore Open Title

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home matches in IPL 2026 confirmed to take place in Bengaluru.

Sarfaraz sets tone ahead of Pakistan's Test tour

Sarfaraz sets tone ahead of Pakistan's Test tour

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Sarfaraz Ahmed highlights the importance of trust and clear communication with players as he takes on the role of Pakistan's Test format head coach, ahead of the series against Bangladesh.

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

With Kylian Mbappe's depth and experience, economists predict France are tipped to edge Spain to lift World Cup.

3 reasons why India can defend Champions Trophy

3 reasons why India can defend Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes defending champions India have the strength, ability and stability to retain the Champions Trophy in June.

Woakes out of Champions Trophy with side strain

Woakes out of Champions Trophy with side strain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

England bowler Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the Champions Trophy with a side strain he picked up in Thursday's tournament opener against Bangladesh, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, playing his 6th FIFA World Cup, headlines the Portugal squad that has a glittering supporting cast that includes Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes and Nuno Mendes.