News for 'Defends Group Stage'

India crush Nepal by 82 runs; enter Asia Cup semis

India crush Nepal by 82 runs; enter Asia Cup semis

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Dashing opener Shafali Verma smashed 81 off 48 to power India to 178 for 3.

England, NZ in waiting but SL still harbour semis hopes

England, NZ in waiting but SL still harbour semis hopes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka, who beat Ireland in their Super 12 opener, are still to face former champions England and last year's runners-up New Zealand as they look to secure one of the top two spots in the group.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Indian women's team advanced to the the summit clash and Virat Kohli was quick to congratulate the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side for reaching its maiden final of the T20 World Cup in Australia

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Tim Paine wants Mitchell Marsh and Co. to 'manipulate' their final group game against Scotland to ensure that England are knocked out of the T20 World Cup.

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

India to work on man marking ahead of AFC Asian Cup

India to work on man marking ahead of AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Stimac is also grappling with injuries to few of his key players. Defensive midfielder Jeakson Singh, who underwent surgery on his left shoulder early last month, was named among the 50 probables but he is uncertain to be in the final 26.

Thomas Cup: Holders India lose to Indonesia, enter quarters

Thomas Cup: Holders India lose to Indonesia, enter quarters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Defending champions India's hopes of entering the Thomas Cup knockout stage as group topper were dashed by a clinical Indonesia who emerged 4-1 winners in their final pool match in Chengdu on Wednesday.

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The event was originally scheduled to be held from May 16-24 last year but was postponed to August 15-23. Later it was further delayed to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches

Malaysia knock defending champions India out of Asian Games

Malaysia knock defending champions India out of Asian Games

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

The Malaysians handed India a heartbreaking 6-7 loss in sudden death after an exhausting shoot-off.

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In Group B matches in Margao, Germany beat Nigeria 2-1 and Chile beat New Zealand 3-1.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Defending champions England stormed their way to a crushing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

France started the Qatar tournament in style with a 4-1 win against Australia, but Denmark will be a sterner test at the 974 Stadium.

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Nchout sends Cameroon through with last kick of game

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

CBI tells SC why it arrested Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday defended in the Supreme Court the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying it was necessary as he chose to remain evasive and non-cooperative in his replies to questions about his role in the alleged excise policy scam.

Coach Fulton hails team spirit of 'underdog India'

Coach Fulton hails team spirit of 'underdog India'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

A bronze medal finish is not what hockey coach Craig Fulton had wanted, but the South African will relish the achievement simply for the fact that "underdog India" lifted themselves up from disappointments when no one gave them a chance.

World Cup: Can Tunisia stop France's winning run?

World Cup: Can Tunisia stop France's winning run?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Kadri said he felt his team did not deserve to lose but failed to take their chances while Australia scored with only two shots on goal.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka thrashed the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 12, Tuesday, August 7, 2024:

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

India will not face arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stages with both teams placed in separate groups.

Asian Cup: South Korea down Bahrain 3-1

Asian Cup: South Korea down Bahrain 3-1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Mancini slams Saudi players who opted to leave Asian Cup squad

Asia Cup 2023 dates, venue announced: Matches to get underway in Pakistan

Asia Cup 2023 dates, venue announced: Matches to get underway in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday, confirmed that the tournament will be played between August 31st to September 17.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.

German soccer star Ozil defends photo with Erdogan

German soccer star Ozil defends photo with Erdogan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Ozil, a member of the 2014 World Cup-winning side who played again in this year's tournament, drew criticism at home after he met Erdogan in May. He and Ilkay Gundogan -- a teammate also of Turkish descent who likewise posed with Erdogan -- were jeered in warm-up games before the World Cup in Russia.

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.

England SWOT: Buttler's men have Stokes' fire; Spin remains a concern

England SWOT: Buttler's men have Stokes' fire; Spin remains a concern

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

With Ben Stokes coming out of retirement and the 2019 title winning core group largely intact, England will fancy a successful campaign in challenging conditions in India during the 50-over World Cup starting on October 5.

With Gaza in their hearts, Palestine motivated to advance at Asian Cup

With Gaza in their hearts, Palestine motivated to advance at Asian Cup

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The whole team is motivated with what's happening in Palestine, it's a difficult time for all families. But we're professional players, we should keep it up the same way as we've been working in the last few weeks.'

France not taking anything for granted against confident Morocco

France not taking anything for granted against confident Morocco

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'I'm not worried but we know they beat big teams to get there and we're going to take it seriously. It's not a surprise to see them here anymore. They deserve to be here.'

Champions League: Defending champs Liverpool beaten; Dortmund win

Champions League: Defending champs Liverpool beaten; Dortmund win

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Liverpool were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Tokyo Games

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Tokyo Games

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'Our task is to organise Olympic Games and not to cancel Olympic Games. This is why we are working day and night to organise safe Olympic Games.'

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'The World Cup squad will fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of England's opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday, June 4.'

FIFA Women's WC PIX: France held by Jamaica; Sweden steal 2-1 win

FIFA Women's WC PIX: France held by Jamaica; Sweden steal 2-1 win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

France's hopes of a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

PIX: Liverpool rally to beat LASK; West Ham win

PIX: Liverpool rally to beat LASK; West Ham win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Liverpool overcame an early scare and came from a goal down to claim a 3-1 win at Austria's LASK Linz.

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all soccer-related activities

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India's approach with the bat now is drastically different to what it was in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final and both teams will start Thursday's contest on an even keel, said England head coach Matthew Mott on Wednesday.