News for 'WC'

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

WC star Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency

Sizzling Shami etches name in annals of ODI WC

Sizzling Shami etches name in annals of ODI WC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Cites 'being in rhythm' as factor for success

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A massive turnout can be expected at Ahmedabad, however, when India face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14.

Schoolmates, U19 Champs: USA players recall Indian connections

Schoolmates, U19 Champs: USA players recall Indian connections

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

USA cricketers Saurabh, Harmeet open up on connection with Indian stars

Pakistan stick to 'plan' to keep WC campaign alive

Pakistan stick to 'plan' to keep WC campaign alive

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Fakhar received the 'Player of the Match' award for his knock.

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said he had "never seen" someone bowl like the way Pat Cummins did during the World Cup final against India, which they won by six wickets for a record-extending sixth title.

Australia's all-rounders: Key to another WC triumph?

Australia's all-rounders: Key to another WC triumph?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Australia will begin their World Cup campaign against hosts India in Chennai on Sunday.

WC's biggest surprise: Williamson's return inspires New Zealand

WC's biggest surprise: Williamson's return inspires New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

New Zealand encouraged by Williamson's progress before World Cup

Junior WC: Plucky India sweep aside Dutch to cruise to semis

Junior WC: Plucky India sweep aside Dutch to cruise to semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Indian colts' victory was backed by a grand show of character to hold off pressure from the Dutch side, and the cynosure of India's defence was Rohit who was hard to breach -- he blocked away six successive penalty corners in the final quarter ensuring India emerge victorious. He was awarded player of the match for his efforts.

It's up to management to keep bowler fresh and in rhythm: Chahar

It's up to management to keep bowler fresh and in rhythm: Chahar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Chahar also lauded speedster Mohammed Siraj for his record-shattering spell in the Asia Cup and added that the Indian pace attack being in a good shape helps Men in Blue's chances at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

After the game, Mhambrey pointed out the contrast in the batting conditions in both innings and said in a video posted by Olympics.com.

'What a win from being 32 for 4'

'What a win from being 32 for 4'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Irfan Pathan took to social media to shower their congratulatory messages

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

ICC WC PHOTOS: Australia drub Netherlands for record win

ICC WC PHOTOS: Australia drub Netherlands for record win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the match between Australia and The Netherlands, played in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Ahmedabad hotel rooms surge to 2 lakh for WC final!

Ahmedabad hotel rooms surge to 2 lakh for WC final!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Hotel room tariff in Ahmedabad, airfares shoot up ahead of India-Australia final

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after WC flop!

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after WC flop!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Following Pakistan's forgettable World Cup in India, Babar Azam stepped down as skipper of the national team.

Powerplays key at T20 World Cup? Langer unsure

Powerplays key at T20 World Cup? Langer unsure

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Langer admitted that they had struggled in the powerplay.

Will consider pistol, rifle shooters for Cairo WC on case basis: NRAI

Will consider pistol, rifle shooters for Cairo WC on case basis: NRAI

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

NRAI is considering the requests of several pistol and rifle shooters to compete in season-opening ISSF World Cup in Cairo in January a day after deciding not to send the contingent.

'Why do we talk so much about a modern great who has delivered time and again?'

'Why do we talk so much about a modern great who has delivered time and again?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his frustration on chatter around star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli's strike rate and approach in T20I cricket, saying that he has produced match-winning contributions for India in ICC T20 World Cups time and again.

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Chhetri also added that India will rely more on teamwork than individual flair to give a tough fight to their rivals.

India to skip ISSF WC in Cairo but shooters in the dark

India to skip ISSF WC in Cairo but shooters in the dark

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Cairo World Cup will be held in all three disciplines -- pistol, rifle and shotgun -- and will conclude on February 1.

ICC WC: Hardik's injury could throw India off balance

ICC WC: Hardik's injury could throw India off balance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Pandya, before the Bangladesh game had bowled 16 overs in the previous three matches and picked up five wickets.

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

WC: This Is What The Kiwis Will Wear

WC: This Is What The Kiwis Will Wear

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

New Zealand Cricket dropped the latest threads their team will don at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, starting October 5.

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

Dhull, 5 others test COVID positive, miss U19-WC game

Dhull, 5 others test COVID positive, miss U19-WC game

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

India Under-19 skipper Yash Dhull, his deputy Sheikh Rasheed and four of their teammates tested positive for COVID-19, forcing them out of the Group B World Cup game against Ireland, in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Wednesday.

Adapt or go home: Cummins realistic about WC campaign

Adapt or go home: Cummins realistic about WC campaign

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Quinny (De Kock) batted really well, from where they were we were happy with 310, we felt it was chaseable. It looked like hard work out there at night, zipped around now, but we were well off the mark.'

ICC WC: Consistency-chasing SA not taking things lightly

ICC WC: Consistency-chasing SA not taking things lightly

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I think just to tick it off in a World Cup and get the campaign started was a big thing for the guys' confidence obviously, we know that big pressure.'

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between Australia and England played in Ahmedabad on Saturday

ICC WC PICS: England thump Bangladesh for first win

ICC WC PICS: England thump Bangladesh for first win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between England and Bangladesh, in Dharamsala, on Tuesday.

WC: Hungry Mehidy relishes batting promotion in Bangladesh win

WC: Hungry Mehidy relishes batting promotion in Bangladesh win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Mehidy and Najmul Hossain Shanto (59 not out) combined for 97, and though Rahmat Shah pulled off a spectacular one-handed catch to end Mehidy's knock, the damage was done as Bangladesh eased to victory.

I am not in my best form: Riyan Parag

I am not in my best form: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Following his side's one-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match, Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag, who has had a breakout season with the franchise, admitted that he is not in his best form since he could not finish the game and has got a lot of areas to improve.

T20 WC: SKY, Bhuvi, Arshdeep sizzle in practice match vs WA

T20 WC: SKY, Bhuvi, Arshdeep sizzle in practice match vs WA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Bowlers performed brilliantly to calm down some talks about the side's recent issues with the ball.

India vs Netherlands WC warm-up match washed out

India vs Netherlands WC warm-up match washed out

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The hosts' first warm up game against England also met with a similar fate in Guwahati last week.

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the T20 World Cup in June, saying the two senior players are not only the key batters but also terrific fielders in the Indian team.

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The hosts for India's home leg against Kuwait on June 6 next year will be confirmed at a later date.

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'People till date say Gooch swept us out of the game. But if anyone watches that game, you will see that there were times when he was beaten for turn and the ball missed the stumps by a whisker. There were times he missed some straight balls going for sweep but in the pre-DRS days, you didn't get front-foot LBW in those days.'

UAPA dropped against 7 J-K students who celebrated India's WC loss

UAPA dropped against 7 J-K students who celebrated India's WC loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Seven students, who were arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly raising objectionable slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team's loss in the World Cup final, were Saturday granted bail by a court after police dropped charges under the stringent anti-terror law.