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Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The Prime Minister has organised a reception for the team at his residence at 11 am.

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.'

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.

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.'

Hardik's sharp retort when asked about India's T20 WC debacle

Hardik's sharp retort when asked about India's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'When you don't do well, people will have their opinion, which we respect'

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.

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.

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer for his mental strength and positive approach to life.

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.

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.

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

'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

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.

T20 WC PIX: India survive Bangladesh scare

T20 WC PIX: India survive Bangladesh scare

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between India and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Wednesday.

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.

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.

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Asked again about the incident on Spain's COPE Radio station, Hermoso said: "I wish they created (controversy) involving someone else, I'm a world champion and that's what matters."

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

* The BBC announced a peak audience of 12 million viewers on BBC One, higher than the men's Wimbledon final in July which peaked at 11.3 million.

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Featuring a total of 16 teams, the U-19 World Cup will be held from January 13 to February 4 in Sri Lanka, with the hosts taking on Zimbabwe in the tournament-opener in Colombo.

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Pakistan in Bengaluru, on Friday.

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.'

'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.

Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

There has been a debate on the team selection with some senior players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal missing the world cup bus. Kapil, however, backed the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, for the picking the best Indian team for the World Cup.

WC PIX: Marsh drives Australia to easy win vs B'desh

WC PIX: Marsh drives Australia to easy win vs B'desh

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday

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

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.

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

After the results of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 participating teams have been filled.

Afghanistan bolstered by Naveen-ul-Haq return for WC

Afghanistan bolstered by Naveen-ul-Haq return for WC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Middle-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the side.

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.

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

How Bumrah's break might skyrocket his WC performance

How Bumrah's break might skyrocket his WC performance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Glenn McGrath says layoff will help Jasprit Bumrah return fresh to international cricket

Shubman Gill ruled out of India's WC clash vs Afghanistan

Shubman Gill ruled out of India's WC clash vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Ream India batter Shubman Gill will not be travelling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023.

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June.

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.

WC PHOTOS: Pakistan see off plucky Netherlands for winning start

WC PHOTOS: Pakistan see off plucky Netherlands for winning start

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

De Leede ripped through the Pakistan line-up taking 4-62 and Colin Ackerman claimed 2-39 after the Netherlands won the toss and decided to bowl, but Rizwan (68) and Shakeel (68) ensured the Asian side made 286 in 49 overs.

ICC WC PIX: Bowlers guide Pakistan to victory over Netherlands

ICC WC PIX: Bowlers guide Pakistan to victory over Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and The Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Spanish Government mistakenly honoured celebrity Ivana Icardi, sister of Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi, instead of Women's World Cup winning captain Ivana Andres, with the country's Royal Order of Sports Merit, Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) confirmed on Wednesday.

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Pakistan needs to win all its matches and expect Australia to falter in at least two of their remaining four games.