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T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

India and Afghanistan settled for a 0-0 draw

T20 WC: 'We beat Australia at last! Great achievement for Afghan cricket'

T20 WC: 'We beat Australia at last! Great achievement for Afghan cricket'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Afghanistan registered a stunning 21-run win for their first ever victory against Australia in international cricket.

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

England eye big win vs USA to stay alive in T20 WC

England eye big win vs USA to stay alive in T20 WC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

No team is assured of a semifinal berth and England will need to defeat USA by either 10 runs or at least an over to spare to stay in contention for the semifinals.

Uganda clinch 1st T20 WC win in thrilling low-scorer

Uganda clinch 1st T20 WC win in thrilling low-scorer

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Uganda secured their first victory in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup with a dramatic three-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in a low-scoring encounter at the Providence Stadium in

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland at New York, NY

Afghanistan pack in T20 WC squad with all-rounders

Afghanistan pack in T20 WC squad with all-rounders

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Noor Ahmad will join Rashid and Nabi in Afghanistan's formidable spin attack, which is likely to be key to their performance in the 20-team tournament.

Dube to dominate T20 WC? CSK coach backs him

Dube to dominate T20 WC? CSK coach backs him

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Dube has 350 runs in nine outings at a strike rate of 172.41, including three half-centuries.

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Australia's Tim David working 'hard' on leg-spin, looking to find his 'own method'

'Good To Be Back'

'Good To Be Back'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Rohit's form will be crucial to India's fortunes in the tournament as he will be expected to give explosive starts.

India Fired Up Ahead Of T20 World Cup

India Fired Up Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India head into the World Cup as World No 1, according to ICC rankings issued on Wednesday.

Munich WC: Esha Singh shoots her way into 25m pistol final

Munich WC: Esha Singh shoots her way into 25m pistol final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Sandeep Singh, who had topped the national trials in 10m air rifle, narrowly missed qualification after finishing ninth with a score of 631.4.

Archery WC: India shock Olympic champs Korea for recurve gold

Archery WC: India shock Olympic champs Korea for recurve gold

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

India secured one of their biggest triumphs in archery as the men's recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav stunned reigning Olympic champions South Korea to win the gold medal at the ongoing World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai on Sunday.

PICS: US prove too good for Canada in T20 WC opener

PICS: US prove too good for Canada in T20 WC opener

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between the United States of America and Canada in Dallas on Saturday.

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

While the United States appear to be unlikely hosts for a cricket competition, with the men's "Big Four" leagues of MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL dominating the sporting landscape, Bolt said American fans will be treated to an experience unlike any other.

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

In eight matches this tournament, Rohit ended with 257 runs at an average of 36.71, with a strike rate of 156.70.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Tendulkar to boost India's morale at T20 WC tie vs Pak

Tendulkar to boost India's morale at T20 WC tie vs Pak

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Tendulkar, who is associated with a brand that is one of the key sponsors of the global body, will be in attendance at the Nassau County ground in the outskirts of New York

Rain forces Sri Lanka-Nepal T20 WC match to be called off

Rain forces Sri Lanka-Nepal T20 WC match to be called off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Rain forced the T20 World Cup Group D match between Sri Lanka and Nepal in Florida on Tuesday to be called off without a ball being bowled.

India's spin duo is a nightmare: Rachin warns

India's spin duo is a nightmare: Rachin warns

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Ashwin and Jadeja together have grabbed over 800 Test wickets, and are among the most experienced bowling pairs in world cricket at present.

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA

T20 WC: Australia eye Super 8 spot; do-or-die for SL

T20 WC: Australia eye Super 8 spot; do-or-die for SL

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Australia will aim to secure a Super Eight berth when they face lower-ranked Namibia

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Abhishek thanks Lara, Yuvraj

ISSF WC: Naruka placed 20th, veteran Mairaj dismal 76th

ISSF WC: Naruka placed 20th, veteran Mairaj dismal 76th

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Paris Olympics quota winner Naruka overcame an opening round 22 to return with two perfect rounds of 25 each to finish just three off the leader and will hope to make it to the top-six on Thursday.

T20 WC: Five star Hosein guides Windies to big win over Uganda

T20 WC: Five star Hosein guides Windies to big win over Uganda

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between West Indies and Uganda in Providence, Guyana, on Saturday.

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down

'Embarrassing' India slammed as their 'ploy boomeranged'

'Embarrassing' India slammed as their 'ploy boomeranged'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, particularly criticising the team's top-order batting and the questionable pitch preparation.

Will no 'Impact player' rule impact scores in T20 WC?

Will no 'Impact player' rule impact scores in T20 WC?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Mitchell Starc believes not having the Indian Premier League's 'Impact player' rule will force captains to think more tactically when the T20 World Cup begins in the Americas next month.

Vaughan blames pro-India scheduling for Afghanistan's loss

Vaughan blames pro-India scheduling for Afghanistan's loss

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Michael Vaughan put the blame on alleged 'India-centric' scheduling for Afghanistan's disappointing show

Shami Undergoes Surgery, May Miss T20 WC

Shami Undergoes Surgery, May Miss T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Posting photos of himself in a hospital bed, Shami said, 'Just had a successful heel operation on my achilles tendon!'

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Captain Jos Butter pushed for withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup, the team's managing director Rob Key has revealed.

'Delighted that my constituency will be represented at T20 WC'

'Delighted that my constituency will be represented at T20 WC'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The 68-year-old former diplomat has been a vocal advocate of Samson's inclusion in the national set-up and had criticised his omission from the ODI World Cup squad last year.

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The awareness that we're bringing in more elite cricket to the USA is something that's been a strategic priority for us.'

Why Axar is a certainty in the T20 WC squad

Why Axar is a certainty in the T20 WC squad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'You should have the ability to strike the ball. You don't have to have time for technique in T20 cricket. But your basics should be there and he's always had that.'

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Holland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 4 against Nepal at Dallas and four days later will face formidable South Africa in New York.

Days after ULFA peace pact, 3 Naga groups unite for talks with Centre

Days after ULFA peace pact, 3 Naga groups unite for talks with Centre

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Stating that there is no nomenclature for the three groups who have come together, Akato said they will approach the Centre for political talks.