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Ireland qualifies for 2015 World Cup after thrilling tie against Netherlands

Ireland qualifies for 2015 World Cup after thrilling tie against Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Ireland qualified for its third successive ICC Cricket World Cup after its World Cricket League Championship match against Netherlands on Tuesday ended in a sensational tie in Amstelveen, on Tuesday.

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Subject to visa, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night.

ICC appeal fails as BCB stands firm on India travel

ICC appeal fails as BCB stands firm on India travel

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the Board's position remains unchanged.'

Gill reveals 2027 World Cup plans for Rohit-Kohli

Gill reveals 2027 World Cup plans for Rohit-Kohli

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

India's newly-appointed ODI skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday said senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain a part of the team's 2027 World Cup plans as their skill levels and voluminous experience cannot be ignored.

Harman Recreates Dhoni's Iconic Image

Harman Recreates Dhoni's Iconic Image

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'We have been talking about this for many years -- we have been playing good cricket, but we had to win one big tournament, without that, we couldn't talk about change.'

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

A total of 33 members of the Pakistan contingent, including players, three travelling reserves and team officials, are awaiting their visas.

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The 14 grounds that will host matches during the February 14 - March 29 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Shanaka sustained a right thigh muscle injury in Tuesday's six-wicket loss to Pakistan.

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended for alleged fixing during the BIM10 league in Barbados in 2023-2024.

'Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai'

'Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said the grand welcome accorded to the T20 World Cup winning Indian cricket team in Mumbai was also a message to the BCCI to never take away the final match of a major tournament from the country's financial capital.

T20 World Cup: Afghan star Nabi penalised after heated on-field dispute

T20 World Cup: Afghan star Nabi penalised after heated on-field dispute

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Veteran Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 percent of his match fees for disobeying the umpire's decision during his team's loss to South Africa.

PIX: Special 3D projection on Gateway of India celebrates 2023 World Cup

PIX: Special 3D projection on Gateway of India celebrates 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

To mark the beginning of Diwali and celebrate the ongoing edition of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, the ICC and the BCCI showcased a special 3D projection on the historical and iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai.

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav says his famous catch to dismiss David Miller in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final changed his life as India created history by defending the title in 2026.

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Yuvraj wants to see Rohit lift T20 World Cup

Yuvraj wants to see Rohit lift T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Yuvraj feels India needs someone with Rohit's expertise to lead the Indian team at the marquee event.

'They can do it between overs, but not during the over'

'They can do it between overs, but not during the over'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the practice of encouraging spectators to chant Jasprit Bumrah's name while he is bowling, particularly during crucial matches like the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal.

Ex-Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Ex-Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and ICC tournament winner, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket, paving the way for a potential coaching role.

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Images from the ICC Women's World Cup match between India and South Africa in Christchurch on Sunday.

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Former captain Heather Knight guided England to a four-wicket win over a spirited Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.

ICC introduces women's T20 World Cup

ICC introduces women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday introduced the women's edition of the Twenty20 World Cup alongside its men's version. It will be held in England next year. Eight nations, including India, will participate in it. The other contenders are Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, who all will also compete in next year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Australia, an ICC statement said.

Deepti Sharma: 'I knew my time would come'

Deepti Sharma: 'I knew my time would come'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Deepti Sharma produced a career-best 5/10 as India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur also starred in India's dominant victory.

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slipped one place to fifth in the batters' list, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbed to fourth among bowlers in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings.

IPL-5 had more viewers than ICC World Cup: Shukla

IPL-5 had more viewers than ICC World Cup: Shukla

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla declared on Tuesday that the cash-rich T20 tournament, which ended on May 27, with Kolkata Knight Riders emerging the new champions after defeating last year's winners Chennai Super Kings in the final, was a 'huge success'.

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

DDCA will add two more practice pitches to the main square of the Feroz Shah Kotla besides replacing 15,000 old bucket seats for the ODI World Cup.

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, advocating for 'A' team tours to provide players with more exposure instead.

T20 WC: Zimbabwe finally head home after travel chaos

T20 WC: Zimbabwe finally head home after travel chaos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The members of the Zimbabwe cricket team, who were stranded in India after the T20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, headed home on Wednesday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) made alternative travel arrangements for their safe journey.

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday wished former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on his 67th birthday.

India-England T20 WC semi breaks global streaming record

India-England T20 WC semi breaks global streaming record

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England achieved a record-breaking peak concurrency of 65.2 million viewers on JioHotstar, marking a new global benchmark in digital sports viewership, according to the ICC.

ICC Arranges Flights For Teams Stranded In India

ICC Arranges Flights For Teams Stranded In India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Amid West Asia crisis, England, South Africa and West Indies to depart over the weekend.

MSK Prasad Questions Suryakumar Yadav's Omission From T20I Squad

MSK Prasad Questions Suryakumar Yadav's Omission From T20I Squad

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Former chief selector MSK Prasad has expressed bewilderment over Suryakumar Yadav's exclusion from India's T20I squad, suggesting it's a rest rather than a drop. He also questioned the omission of Rajat Patidar despite his strong IPL performance and the inclusion of Shivam Dube, while praising the selection of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

ODI World Cup: Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host semis

ODI World Cup: Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata --- both iconic venues -- have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The ICC has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA.

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Google's Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai has predicted that India and England would clash in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and said he was 'rooting' for the men in blue to emerge victorious.

Rohit reveals what went wrong in World Cup final

Rohit reveals what went wrong in World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma's Candid Admission: India not good enough in World Cup final

World Cup: PCB wants ICC to expedite visa process for media, fans

World Cup: PCB wants ICC to expedite visa process for media, fans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday wrote to the sport's governing body ICC for expediting the visa process for journalists and fans who wish to travel to India for the World Cup beginning October 5.