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Hockey WC: Argentina hold Australia, Netherlands crush NZ

Hockey WC: Argentina hold Australia, Netherlands crush NZ

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

They looked on course to clinch all three points on offer but Govers Blake scored in the dying minutes for Australia as the two sides split points.

PCB boss says govt will decide if Pak plays ODI WC in India

PCB boss says govt will decide if Pak plays ODI WC in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The approval of the Asia Cup's schedule also meant that Pakistan would travel to India for the ODI World Cup in October-November. The arch-rivals are expected to face off at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15.

FIFA WC: Qatar no playground for playmakers

FIFA WC: Qatar no playground for playmakers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Qatar no playground for playmakers as defenders clamp down

FIFA WC: Senegal remembers Papa Bouba Diop

FIFA WC: Senegal remembers Papa Bouba Diop

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

"We wanted to commemorate the great player he was, he's a legend of Senegalese football, he made me dream and he made all of us dream so we could not mess it up on the anniversary of his death."

Hockey WC: India expect tougher outing against England

Hockey WC: India expect tougher outing against England

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'Winning penalty corners is very important and we can be better in PC conversion. We are hoping we will do better in that regard," said the drag-flicker who was not at his best in the match against Spain.'

ISSF WC: Raiza best Indian on show on day one

ISSF WC: Raiza best Indian on show on day one

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Parinaz Dhailwal shot 64 to lie in 44th spot, while Areeba Khan was further down in 58th, having shot a 59.

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia efficiently dismantle Canada

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia efficiently dismantle Canada

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

anada's hopes of getting back into the contest were dashed when a curling cross from Perisic on the left was controlled by Kramaric, who shifted the ball onto his left foot and dispatched it low into the bottom corner in the 70th minute.

World Cup: 'India need someone like Kohli, who has been there, done that'

World Cup: 'India need someone like Kohli, who has been there, done that'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Sanjay Manjrekar said that with his current state of play, ODIs are just the right format for star batter Virat Kohli and his presence for India at the big stages will be extremely valuable.

ISSF WC: Bhaker signs off with 25m pistol bronze

ISSF WC: Bhaker signs off with 25m pistol bronze

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

In the ranking match 1, Bhaker qualified for the medal round as the third qualifier with an aggregate for 14 points, along with Germany's Doreen Vennekamp (14 points), while Esha was eliminated.

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Ridwaan Goolam Hoosen, an avid South African soccer fan, is used to having to leave the grounds to find a prayer space, including at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

WC 2022: Goalkeeper Gets First Red Card

WC 2022: Goalkeeper Gets First Red Card

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Wales Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received the first red card of the Qatar World Cup on Friday, when he was sent off for clattering into Iran's Mehdi Taremi outside the area late in the match.

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Germans cannot afford any slip-up against the Japanese and risk a potential early exit again.

'WI players need to make themselves available for international cricket'

'WI players need to make themselves available for international cricket'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'They will have to choose international cricket over one or two franchise leagues.'

WC: Germany captain Neuer to defy FIFA

WC: Germany captain Neuer to defy FIFA

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

"We have a clear position. I will see how this develops and we will discuss it with the other nations from Europe. We expect to be allowed to wear the (One Love) armband," he said.

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'I have much more freedom here (than at PSG). The coach knows that there is a number nine like Olivier who occupies the defences. I can wander around, go into space, ask for balls.'

Women's T20 WC: Mandhana out of Pakistan clash

Women's T20 WC: Mandhana out of Pakistan clash

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was ruled out of India's opening Women's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan on Sunday.

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