News for 'ICC Champions Trophy Group'

After IPL snub, Ishant Sharma set to play for Sussex County

After IPL snub, Ishant Sharma set to play for Sussex County

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Ishant Sharma will follow the footsteps of his teammate Cheteshwar Pujara as he is set to play English county side Sussex in five first-class and eight List A games.

England's Hick appointed Australia's batting coach

England's Hick appointed Australia's batting coach

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Former England batsman Graeme Hick has been appointed as Australia's new fulltime batting coach after initially working with the team on a temporary basis.

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out just how much you know about sport.

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

India will open their campaign in the T20 World Cup with a high-profile clash against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Bangladesh shock New Zealand to keep semis hopes alive

PHOTOS: Bangladesh shock New Zealand to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Bangladesh shocked New Zealand by five wickets to keep their hopes alive of making it to the semi-finals at the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff, on Friday.

Sri Lanka captain Tharanga suspended for two games

Sri Lanka captain Tharanga suspended for two games

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Upul Tharanga has been suspended for two matches due to his team's slow over rate in Saturday's Champions Trophy game against South Africa, the International Cricket Council said.

5 talking points as India-Pak prepare for showdown to remember

5 talking points as India-Pak prepare for showdown to remember

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Sunday's clash at Old Trafford is the most eagerly-anticipated of all the group-stage matches at this ICC men's cricket World Cup.

CT17: In-form England face tough test against New Zealand

CT17: In-form England face tough test against New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

After a comfortable outing in the tournament-opener against Bangladesh, title favourites England are set to face a much stiffer test against New Zealand in a crucial ICC Champions Trophy Group A fixture in Cardiff, on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Gutsy Sri Lanka shock India to keep hopes alive

PHOTOS: Gutsy Sri Lanka shock India to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Shikhar Dhawan continued his love affair with the ICC Champions Trophy with yet another elegant hundred, guiding India to an imposing 321 for six.

Warner says Ashes axing was needed

Warner says Ashes axing was needed

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

David Warner said he needed to be dropped from the Australian Test squad following his pub brawl with Joe Root during which the Aussie landed a punch at the young Englishman.

Bravo blasts batsmen for loss against India

Bravo blasts batsmen for loss against India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Livid with his batsmen, West Indies skipper Dwayne Bravo said their poor shot-selection was to blame for their eight-wicket loss to India in a Champions Trophy Group B match in London on Tuesday.

SA pacer Steyn doubtful for India match

SA pacer Steyn doubtful for India match

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

South Africa captain AB de Villiers tried to put up a brave front as he informed that his premier fast bowler Dale Steyn is a doubtful starter against India in the opening group league encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff, on Thursday.

Confident India aim to seal semis berth in rain-threatened tie

Confident India aim to seal semis berth in rain-threatened tie

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Kohli promoting Pandya ahead of Dhoni is an indication that the skipper is looking to use his former captain more as an accumulator -- in Javed Miandad mould who would rotate strike, frustrate bowlers and launch a furious counter-attack after getting his eye in.

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

When South Africa lost to India on Sunday, they cemented their reputation for 'choking' in ICC tournaments. Rajneesh Gupta tells us why South Africa's record for freezing in important ICC contests is, alas, well deserved.

Loss against Pakistan hurt: Dhoni

Loss against Pakistan hurt: Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said the opening match defeat against Pakistan was crucial to his side's early ouster from the Champions Trophy.

CT 1st semis: Here's why England have edge against Pakistan

CT 1st semis: Here's why England have edge against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

England have by far been the best team in the tournament.

Pakistan will beat India in T20 World Cup, says captain Azam

Pakistan will beat India in T20 World Cup, says captain Azam

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is confident that his side will defeat arch-rivals India in its opening clash of the T20 World Cup as it is more familiar with the conditions, having played mostly in the UAE for the past three to four years.

India is a force in world cricket no matter where they play: Mathews

India is a force in world cricket no matter where they play: Mathews

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews conceded that it will be 'very hard to beat India' in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in London, on Thursday.

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The Australian cricket board said it is comfortable with the level of security provided to their Champions Trophy team following Saturday night's attack in London that killed seven people.

Should India retain same team for semis?

Should India retain same team for semis?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Play Selector and pick India's playing eleven for Thursday's semi-final in Birmingham.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and East Asia Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea, an ICC release read on Wednesday.

New Zealand fined for slow over-rate in England defeat

New Zealand fined for slow over-rate in England defeat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The Kiwis were ruled two overs short of the target when time allowances were considered by match referee Andy Pycroft.

India's lucky in past but it'll change now: Afridi

India's lucky in past but it'll change now: Afridi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

India has been lucky to have beaten Pakistan in all the ICC events, said all-rounder Shahid Afridi, oozing confidence that his team would buck the trend this time by getting the better of their traditional rivals in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The win at Edgbaston was not the first time an Indian team had vanquished Pakistan in an ICC competition. Rajneesh Gupta surveys the landscape of India-Pakistan encounters in ICC contests.

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.

Is India afraid of losing to Australia?

Is India afraid of losing to Australia?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has said that India were scared of losing the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Right moment for me to walk away from the game: Bravo

Right moment for me to walk away from the game: Bravo

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Dwayne Bravo says he intends to play franchise cricket for some more years if his body allows and insisted that time was right to finally call time on his international career and let the younger players take West Indies cricket forward.

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

U-19 WC Preview: Champions India seek fast start

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Paras Mhambrey's men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil. They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 Under-19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home. Among potential breakout stars is southpaw opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who became the youngest cricketer in the world to score a List A double century in October in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

This spirit of cricket moment will win the hearts of fans

This spirit of cricket moment will win the hearts of fans

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Despite the heavy loss, Kohli had a smile on his face.

ICC appoints Sachin Tendulkar as ambassador for 2015 World Cup

ICC appoints Sachin Tendulkar as ambassador for 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Sachin Tendulkar was named 2015 World Cup's ambassador for the second successive edition.

WATCH these thrillers ahead of India-Pak clash

WATCH these thrillers ahead of India-Pak clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

We take a look at Team India's dominating performance against Pakistan in the World Cup

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Australian Trevor Bayliss has been appointed head coach of England's national team, according to a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday.

CT: NZ, Bangladesh face off in must-win game

CT: NZ, Bangladesh face off in must-win game

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

New Zealand and Bangladesh enter their final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Cardiff, on Friday, with the knowledge that even a win may not be enough to see either of them into the semi-finals.

ICC Rankings: India march into World T20 as No 1

ICC Rankings: India march into World T20 as No 1

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

India sealed the numero uno spot in the International Cricket Council Twenty20 rankings after Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side won the Asia Cup in Mirpur and will now enter the World T20 as the top team.

Key factor to Chahal-Yadav duo's success in South Africa...

Key factor to Chahal-Yadav duo's success in South Africa...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin feels 'adaptability' has been the key to success for spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav in the first two ODIs in South Africa.

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

As the dust settles on the celebrations, let's delve into the inspiring lessons we can learn from India's historic T20 World Cup win.

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a South African team, we know we're going to have that chip on our back, or that narrative that we have to get over'

Warner dropped for attacking England player Root

Warner dropped for attacking England player Root

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Australian batsman David Warner was "stood down" from the Champions Trophy group A match against New Zealand for being allegedly involved in a physical altercation with an England player, believed to be Joe Root.