News for 'World Cup Dream'

From Injury To Glory! Shami's Dream Run

From Injury To Glory! Shami's Dream Run

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Surpassed Zaheer Khan to become India's highest wicket-taker in ICC ODI tournaments with 60 scalps, including 55 in World Cups.

Chess WC QF: Arjun carries Indian hopes into tie-break

Chess WC QF: Arjun carries Indian hopes into tie-break

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

FIDE World Cup: Arjun draws again to reach tiebreaker against Wei Yi

India hit full throttle in Asia Cup prep, Bumrah returns

India hit full throttle in Asia Cup prep, Bumrah returns

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Defending champions India had a full-fledged practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday as they put the finishing touches to their Asia Cup preparations.

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Yuvraj shared a montage of 2011 World Cup memories and his thoughts on the title-winning journey in a Twitter video.

Poise & Precision: How Jemimah Steered India Home

Poise & Precision: How Jemimah Steered India Home

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Even as Australia pressed hard to regain control with key breakthroughs, Jemimah's focus never wavered. Her shot selection was immaculate and temperament unflappable.

World Cup chit-chat: Broken Neymar still dreams of being champion

World Cup chit-chat: Broken Neymar still dreams of being champion

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Injured Brazil forward Neymar thanked fans for their support on Saturday and said his teammates will do everything to keep his dream of winning the World Cup alive.

1983 World Cup Team To Watch '83 Tonight

1983 World Cup Team To Watch '83 Tonight

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'The very thought of this evening has been giving me sleepless nights and goosebumps for days.'

Four-ball duck! Prithvi Shaw's Maharashtra debut flops

Four-ball duck! Prithvi Shaw's Maharashtra debut flops

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Prithvi Shaw's much-anticipated debut for Maharashtra began on a disappointing note as the former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain was dismissed for a four-ball duck

World Cup: Can struggling England bounce back vs Sri Lanka?

World Cup: Can struggling England bounce back vs Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

England face fellow strugglers Sri Lanka in a must-win World Cup match on Thursday.

ICC Scrambles As JioStar Seeks Exit

ICC Scrambles As JioStar Seeks Exit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

A key blow for JioStar came from an unlikely source: The Indian government's ban on real-money gaming, the sector that had become cricket's biggest advertiser.

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Being able to finish this way here with my people is what I always dreamed of.'

Golden debut! Samrat Rana shoots his way into history

Golden debut! Samrat Rana shoots his way into history

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Young Indian shooter Samrat Rana came up with breathtaking show of marksmanship to clinch the men's 10m air pistol gold and make history at the prestigious ISSF World Championships in Cairo on Monday.

'Ishan, Suryakumar deserve to play in T20 World Cup'

'Ishan, Suryakumar deserve to play in T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Lot of players can make it to the squad with some good performances in the upcoming IPL.

Sindarov, Wei Yi to clash in final; seal Candidates spots

Sindarov, Wei Yi to clash in final; seal Candidates spots

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Uzbekistan's GM Javokhir Sindarov set up a title clash against Chinese GM Wei Yi in the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Sunday as the two players also confirmed their spots in the Candidates tournament.

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa, who has reached the summit clash featuring legendary five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, had none other than the iconic Gary Kasparov, acknowledging the Indian GM's mother's role

Pankaj Advani wins 6-Red Snooker World Cup

Pankaj Advani wins 6-Red Snooker World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani won his 24th World title on Tuesday when he triumphed in the IBSF 6-Red Snooker World Cup with victory over Pakistan's Babar Masih in the final, in Doha.

Harman glad as tickets for final sell like hot cakes!

Harman glad as tickets for final sell like hot cakes!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

It's good, pressure is not only around cricket but also for World Cup final tickets: Harmanpreet

How Jemimah's night of redemption unfolded!

How Jemimah's night of redemption unfolded!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah stood still for a moment, her eyes glistening under the floodlights. This was more than just a match-winning hundred - it was a moment of deliverance.

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Lewandowski huffed and puffed, but he cut a lonely and frustrated figure

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Abhishek notched his third successive fifty in the tournament with a fluent knock which came at a staggering strike rate of 196.77, containing eight fours and two sixes.

How India Plays Cricket

How India Plays Cricket

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Former West Indies great Brian Lara has named Brendon McCullum as skipper of his Dream World Cup XI, which has three Indians in it.

The driving force behind France's World Cup campaign

The driving force behind France's World Cup campaign

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France coach Didier Deschamps heaped praise on his players after they reached the World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday, saying the lost final at Euro 2016 was still on his mind.

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Rinku smashed a blazing maiden T20 hundred to single-handedly power his side past Gaur Gorakhpur Lions' 168-run target at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup winner's medal.

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Batting sensation Shafali Verma will chase history when she leads India against England in the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday.

'Jo maanga tha, woh mil gaya'

'Jo maanga tha, woh mil gaya'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The first female armless world champion in para archery Sheetal Devi makes history again with a spot in the Indian able-bodied junior team for the upcoming Asia Cup Stage 3 in Jeddah.

England dream of ending 44 years of World Cup hurt

England dream of ending 44 years of World Cup hurt

Rediff.com27 May 2019

With home advantage comes home expectation as Eoin Morgan leads arguably the strongest England side in the history of the tournament which has seen a co-host triumph in the last two editions.

'I want Olympic gold': Nikhat Zareen eyes LA 2028

'I want Olympic gold': Nikhat Zareen eyes LA 2028

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The last year proved to be a period of reflection for Nikhat Zareen, one that taught her to temper expectations while also strengthening her resolve to fulfil her dream of becoming an Olympic champion.

Shardul Thakur opens up on missing T20 World Cup spot

Shardul Thakur opens up on missing T20 World Cup spot

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

'It's a big setback. Every player dreams to play in the World Cup, not just play but win it as well'

It's a dream come true to make the World Cup: Hussey

It's a dream come true to make the World Cup: Hussey

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Ecstatic Australian batsman Mike Hussey on Monday said it is a dream come true to make the country's World Cup squad after being initially overlooked due to injury.

2011 World Cup win best cricketing day of my life: Tendulkar

2011 World Cup win best cricketing day of my life: Tendulkar

Rediff.com17 May 2021

India's cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar termed the 2011 World Cup triumph as the "best cricketing day of my life".

Childhood Friends Clash: Arjun Gets Shaw Out

Childhood Friends Clash: Arjun Gets Shaw Out

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Shaw's brief stay ended at 1 off 5 balls, caught by Deepraj Gaonkar off Arjun's bowling.

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant posted a heartfelt message for Chris Woakes, who had left him with a severe injury during the fifth Test in Manchester early this year.

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

It is my dream to see India host Olympics, FIFA World Cup: Ambani

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Nita Ambani hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he has great vision to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse.

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

On Sunday, Goud repaid the faith shown in her with a telling spell of 3 for 20, that included three maidens, to derail Pakistan's chase of 247.

Ignored for Aus ODIs, Jadeja to play Ranji Trophy

Ignored for Aus ODIs, Jadeja to play Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Ravindra Jadeja was not picked for the ODI series in Australia, something he said was "not a surprise" after being informed of the team management's plans.

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Rachin Ravindra found the night of July 14, 2019, one of the longest and hardest to endure as he watched New Zealand's heartbreaking defeat to England in the ODI World Cup final sitting in a Bengaluru pub.

Archery World Cup: India men edge France to win gold

Archery World Cup: India men edge France to win gold

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Unheralded Mohan Bhardwaj also shared the limelight as he stunned reigning World champion Nico Wiener en route to winning a dream World Cup individual silver medal as Indian compound archers outshone their much-fancied recurve teammates.