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Predict your FOUR World Cup semi-finalists

Predict your FOUR World Cup semi-finalists

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

As the tournament gets to the business end here's a chance to predict the winner. Listed below are the eight quarter-finalists. Pick four who you think will make the semi-finals.

Siraj's brother delighted after pacer shines in debut Test

Siraj's brother delighted after pacer shines in debut Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'I am very happy, he delivered an amazing performance as he took five wickets, in both the innings combined and that too, in his debut match. So, it is a very big achievement.'

Pakistan register a T20I record after win over Kiwis

Pakistan register a T20I record after win over Kiwis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Opening batter Mohammad Rizwan was awarded the 'Man of the Match' for his half-century in the semi-final against New Zealand.

How Rohit feels before World T20 clash against Pak

How Rohit feels before World T20 clash against Pak

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India haven't won any major trophy since 2013.

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Mohammed Siraj was in Australia for his first Test tour when his father Mohammed Ghaus passed away and had to tackle the emotional phase to concentrate on cricket on that trip.

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The ICC Board will now consider the vacant position of the ICC president at its forthcoming meeting in Dubai on April 15 and 16.

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Purists may hope for a better balance between bat and ball compared to previous slugfests, and the big grounds and long boundaries may offer some relief for bowlers while putting a premium on fielding.

Rahane reflects on his MCG masterclass

Rahane reflects on his MCG masterclass

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Rahane's classy 112 paved the way for India taking a substantial 131-run first innings lead

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Michael Clarke relishing another chance after retirement thoughts.

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'

Check out the 2015 Cricket World Cup schedule

Check out the 2015 Cricket World Cup schedule

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The 2015 cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia, will be held from February 14 to March 29. Forty-nine matches over 44 days will be held across 14 cities in the two countries.

'Out of runs' Haddin reckons perfect timing for Smith captaincy

'Out of runs' Haddin reckons perfect timing for Smith captaincy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

- 'I think they've made a very brave and good decision in making Steve the captain' - 'I'm comfortable where my game's at, everything's going in the right direction, I'd just like to get more runs'

T20 World Cup: How India must deal with Pakistan pacer Afridi

T20 World Cup: How India must deal with Pakistan pacer Afridi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India must look to score runs off Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheeh Shah Afridi instead of trying to play out his overs when the two arch-rivals clash in the T20 World Cup, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said on Wednesday.

Ponting can't get over Kohli's straight six off Rauf

Ponting can't get over Kohli's straight six off Rauf

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The two sixes from Kohli has already become part of cricketing forklore and Ponting, too, looked back fondly at those outrageous strokes

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Indian batters, with the exception of Yashasvi Jaiswal (84), faltered yet again to lose the match by 184 runs and trail 1-2 in the five-match series.

Root is an unimaginative captain: Chappell

Root is an unimaginative captain: Chappell

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'There's a difference between a captain who consults and one who is uncertain; dithering is a bad look for a captain. There are times in Australia when a captain has to be imaginative in order to force the issue and this is not one of Root's strengths.'

Warner ruled out of second Test against India

Warner ruled out of second Test against India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Australia opener David Warner will miss the second Test against India this week because he left a biosecure bubble to receive treatment for a groin injury that would have ruled him out of the match in any case.

Last-gasp Holman strike saves Australia

Last-gasp Holman strike saves Australia

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Brett Holman struck four minutes into injury-time to spare Australian blushes and give an undisciplined Socceroos a 2-1 victory over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up on Monday.

Cummins calls for pace and bounce in MCG wicket

Cummins calls for pace and bounce in MCG wicket

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Pat Cummins said the Adelaide wicket had played a part in the humbling of India in the first test and the Australia paceman is hoping for another good track when the teams meet again in the second Test in Melbourne on December 26.

How Shastri motivated Siraj to stay back in Australia after father's death

How Shastri motivated Siraj to stay back in Australia after father's death

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

India pacer Mohammed Siraj revealed that words of encouragement from head coach Ravi Shastri during the team's tour of Australia made him change his mind about returning home after his father's death.

Stats: Smith and Dhoni's mind-blowing numbers

Stats: Smith and Dhoni's mind-blowing numbers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Statistical highlights from the day's play

Rogers scores sparkling ton as Australia take 4-0 Ashes lead

Rogers scores sparkling ton as Australia take 4-0 Ashes lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Australia completed a dominant eight-wicket victory in the fourth Ashes Test before tea on day four, swatting away a toothless England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday to take a 4-0 lead in the five-Test series.

Australia trounce New Zealand for fifth World Cup

Australia trounce New Zealand for fifth World Cup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Australia won the ICC cricket World Cup for a record fifth time when they beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

UMPIRING ERRORS! Wrong decision deprives Taylor of a century

UMPIRING ERRORS! Wrong decision deprives Taylor of a century

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

James Taylor was denied a maiden century by an umpiring error.

Fielding will be difference in Aus-Pak quarters

Fielding will be difference in Aus-Pak quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Australian fielding coach Greg Blewett believes that sharp fielding will play a paramount role in the upcoming quarter-final tie against Pakistan on Friday in Adelaide.

Australia coach blames 'lack of confidence' for shoddy fielding at MCG

Australia coach blames 'lack of confidence' for shoddy fielding at MCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Australian coach and selector Darren Lehmann believes that his team displayed a shoddy fielding performance on account of lack of confidence during the Melbourne Test against India despite having a good practice session.

Mitch Marsh's unconventional batting tactics for Pakistan Tests

Mitch Marsh's unconventional batting tactics for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The upcoming three-match series, starting December 14, is part of the World Test Championship.

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Hosts Australia meet India in dream T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Meg Lanning's Australia, long the benchmark in women's cricket, will bid for a record-extending fifth T20 World Cup title after a rocky ride to their sixth final. Harmanpreet Kaur-captained India arrive at the MCG undefeated and without having bowled a ball in the rained-out semi-final against England.

Smith on how Ashwin got the better of him in Adelaide

Smith on how Ashwin got the better of him in Adelaide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Steve Smith in his first over, caught in the slips as the right-hander edged the delivery which went straight on, on Day 2 of the first Test.

Who will win the battle of the Ashes opponents?

Who will win the battle of the Ashes opponents?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Finch bristled when asked to address Border's comments, saying his slow knock was an anomaly and he was still 100% confident in his game.

Warner defends 'speak English' comment; fined over row with Rohit

Warner defends 'speak English' comment; fined over row with Rohit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Australian opener David Warner has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an on-field dispute with Indian batsman Rohit Sharma.

Kashmiri photographer wins MCC Photo of the Year

Kashmiri photographer wins MCC Photo of the Year

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Saqib Majeed, a photojournalist of eight years, came across the scene on a visit to Nishat Bagh -- one of the most famous Mughal gardens.

2nd ODI: Sharma in verbal spat with Aus players

2nd ODI: Sharma in verbal spat with Aus players

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Tempers flared during the second One-dayer of the ongoing cricket tri-series when Indian opener Rohit Sharma and Australian batsman David Warner got involved in a verbal exchange at the MCG, on Sunday.

Can pressure-free India overpower in-form Bangladesh?

Can pressure-free India overpower in-form Bangladesh?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'Even though Bangladesh are playing their best cricket, this is a happy Indian side that has mastered the art of winning crunch games'

Prasidh or Harshit: Who will India pick for Perth Test?

Prasidh or Harshit: Who will India pick for Perth Test?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Harshit Rana could pose a strong challenge to senior teammate Prasidh Krishna as they battle it out for the third pacer's slot in the India playing XI for the opening Test against Australia in Perth.

England's entire tour of India to be held at three venues

England's entire tour of India to be held at three venues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

India's much-anticipated day-night Test against England will be held at Ahmedabad from February 24 next year and the city will also be the venue of one more Test and five T20 Internationals at its newly-constructed Motera Stadium.

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Australian cricket officials were put on alert after the number of cases in the northern beaches outbreak in Sydney reached 28 on Friday.

England skipper Morgan in the spotlight after duck

England skipper Morgan in the spotlight after duck

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

England skipper Eoin Morgan will go into the World Cup desperately seeking form after registering a third duck in his last four innings in the four-wicket loss to Pakistan in a warmup match on Wednesday.

Gambhir's advice to batters on how to play Afridi

Gambhir's advice to batters on how to play Afridi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Don't look to survive, look to score runs against Shaheen Afridi, says Gautam Gambhir

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.