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Harmanpreet retains India captaincy despite WC debacle

Harmanpreet retains India captaincy despite WC debacle

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Thursday retained as India captain for the three Women's ODIs against New Zealand while the selectors also picked four uncapped players for the series starting October 24.

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Format-change for U19 men's World Cup

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm pretty sure all the fans across various teams are quite excited and looking forward to this tournament. And also as players (we) can't wait to get started.'

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year's Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

'Imran Khan responsible for Pakistan's cricket downfall'

'Imran Khan responsible for Pakistan's cricket downfall'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan Cricket Boardchairman Najam Sethi has blamed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for the decline of Pakistan cricket.

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Samson is outdoing his competition, sitting at the fourth spot in the IPL 2024 run charts with 385 runs at an average of 77.00 and a strike rate of 161.08

Hardik's Stunning Transformation

Hardik's Stunning Transformation

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'The results come as long as you put in the effort. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Let's all try our best and work on our fitness.'

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said the tournament will go ahead on schedule irrespective of India's participation.

Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

As many as 30 percent of the players picked T20 as the most important format.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

Self-belief brings Axar renewed success

Self-belief brings Axar renewed success

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Axar also patted fellow spinner Varun Chakravarthy (5/42) for coming up with a match-winning spell.

ISSF WC Final: Vivaan bags silver, bronze for Naruka

ISSF WC Final: Vivaan bags silver, bronze for Naruka

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Sonam Maskar had won a silver in the women's 10m air rifle on Tuesday and Akhil Sheoran clinched a bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions on Wednesday.

As contest for WC spots hots up, Axar focuses on self

As contest for WC spots hots up, Axar focuses on self

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'It was unfortunate that I got injured during the World Cup and missed it. But I took it positively and tried to improve my game.'

Will Rohit continue till 2027 World Cup?

Will Rohit continue till 2027 World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Hum ko aur ek World Cup chahiye, MCA boss tells Rohit Sharma

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma believes the major turning point of the T20 World Cup final was Rishabh Pant taking a break to get taping done on his knee.

T20 WC: Defending champs Aus crush Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Defending champs Aus crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Schutt (3/12) also equalled South Africa's Shabnim Ismail's record scalp of 43 wickets across all editions of T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Pakistan bowlers fired in unison to guide their team to a memorable 31-run win over Sri Lanka in their low-scoring opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Thursday.

How 2023 ODI WC generated massive economic impact

How 2023 ODI WC generated massive economic impact

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A record-breaking 1.25 million spectators attended the mega event, of which nearly 75 per cent were attending an ICC 50-over match for the first time ever, the report claimed.

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah.

'Harmanpreet and Co's preps for T20 WC unmatched'

'Harmanpreet and Co's preps for T20 WC unmatched'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Laxman detailed how the women cricketers went about their preparation for the big event.

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his disappointment with fans trolling Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya for his poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that during the T20 World Cup starting from June 1 in West Indies and USA, the all-rounder will play some crucial knocks and the trolls will be singing his praise.

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Cricket lovers across the globe flooded social media to celebrate the Indian cricket team and congratulate the Rohit Sharma-led squad on winning the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.

WC T20: Australia beat Pakistan to qualify for semis

WC T20: Australia beat Pakistan to qualify for semis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Defending champions Australia delivered a commanding performance to bowl out Pakistan for 82 and then cruised to a nine-wicket victory, virtually sealing a spot in the women's T20 World Cup semifinals, in Dubai on Friday.

T20 WC: West Indies thrash Bangladesh by 8 wickets

T20 WC: West Indies thrash Bangladesh by 8 wickets

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Captain Nigar Sultana top-scored for Bangladesh with a 44-ball 39 but she did not get enough support from her batting colleagues.

Women's T20 WC: SA rout Scotland; boost semis hopes

Women's T20 WC: SA rout Scotland; boost semis hopes

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

South Africa boosted their hopes of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals with a convincing 80-run victory over Scotland in Dubai.

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

India need victory big enough to boost its net run-rate (NRR) when they face Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the announcement of its World Cup squad until late May due to fitness and performance issues with some players.

T20 WC: Devine, NZ bowlers outclass India in opener

T20 WC: Devine, NZ bowlers outclass India in opener

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Skipper Sophie Devine was complemented well by her bowlers as a dominant New Zealand handed India a 58-run defeat in the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Friday

Harmanpreet only Indian in Women's T20 WC team of tournament

Harmanpreet only Indian in Women's T20 WC team of tournament

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Champions New Zealand have three members in the world team announced by the ICC on Monday, including 12th player Eden Carson, while runners-up South Africa also have three.

T20 WC: Shafali on her silent connection with Mandhana!

T20 WC: Shafali on her silent connection with Mandhana!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

India opener Shafali Verma said her no-holds-barred approach goes well with Smriti Mandhana's elegance.

Women's T20 WC: B'desh crush Scotland in opener

Women's T20 WC: B'desh crush Scotland in opener

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Bangladesh displayed superb team effort to beat Scotland by 16 runs in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Thursday.

India's nightmare: Travis Head rewrites history in Adelaide

India's nightmare: Travis Head rewrites history in Adelaide

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Top Australia batter Travis Head on Saturday shattered day-night Test records at Adelaide, continuing his golden run against India.

New Zealand edge WI to enter Women's T20 WC final

New Zealand edge WI to enter Women's T20 WC final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The White Ferns, runners-up in 2009 and 2010 editions, will meet South Africa in the final on Sunday

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pak; knock out India

Women's T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pak; knock out India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

In a thrilling finish, New Zealand secured a decisive victory over Pakistan in Dubai on Monday, ensuring their place in the T20 World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2016.

Sixes galore in Bridgetown; Russell matches Bravo record

Sixes galore in Bridgetown; Russell matches Bravo record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

On a batting-friendly surface, West Indies produced a clinical bowling spell to restrict the USA to 128.