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John Davison to lead Canada

John Davison to lead Canada

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Canada take on the United States in its opening ICC Intercontinental Cup match in Florida on Friday.

Italy Coach Hopes T20 WC Win Sparks Cricket Boom Back Home

Italy Coach Hopes T20 WC Win Sparks Cricket Boom Back Home

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Italy coach John Davison hopes his team's maiden T20 World Cup win will grab front-page headlines back home and boost cricket's growth in the country.

T20 World Cup: Massive blow for Italy as captain Wayne Madsen dislocates shoulder

T20 World Cup: Massive blow for Italy as captain Wayne Madsen dislocates shoulder

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Italy captain Wayne Madsen is doubtful for the rest of the T20 World Cup league stage after dislocating his shoulder during Italy's debut match against Scotland.

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.

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.

Fastest WC centurion Davison to quit after Aus match

Fastest WC centurion Davison to quit after Aus match

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Veteran Canada batsman John Davison will bow out of international cricket after his side's last World Cup match against Australia at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Taibu, Price make short work of Canada

Taibu, Price make short work of Canada

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

A devastating opening spell from left-arm spinner Ray Price spurred Zimbabwe to a crushing 175-run victory over Canada in their World Cup Group A match on Monday.

Canada's Nitish Kumar youngest to play at WC

Canada's Nitish Kumar youngest to play at WC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Canada's 16-year-old schoolboy Nitish Kumar on Monday became the youngest cricketer to make his World Cup debut when he was drafted into the playing XI against Zimbabwe in a Group A match in Nagpur.

Stats: Jayawardene registers 4th fastest WC ton

Stats: Jayawardene registers 4th fastest WC ton

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Statistical highlights of the World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Canada in Hambantota.

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Babar was also one of the few bright spots from Pakistan's previous tour to Australia in 2019-2020, where he scored 97 and 101.

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit their wits against the tourists when they mentor a Cricket Australia XI in a four-day Ashes tour match in Townsville next month.

I can be frontline spinner for Aussies against India: Maxwell

I can be frontline spinner for Aussies against India: Maxwell

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

With the Sydney Cricket Ground wicket known for assisting spinners, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says he is ready to play the role of frontline spinner in World Cup semi-final against India.

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Higgins thrashes Walker to enter 2nd round of Indian Open Snooker

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Four-time world champion John Higgins of Scotland reigned supreme on the green baize as he thrashed England's Joel Walker 4-0 to enter the second round of the Indian Open World Ranking Snooker tournament in New Delhi.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In 1910 the who's who of Wall Street met in total secrecy in an American town to work towards the first draft of the bill that would finally give the United States a central bank.