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Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Suryakumar Yadav has to bat at No 3 in the T20 World Cup, said the legendary Brian Lara as he rooted for an India vs West Indies final.

Refs foul: Top-10 disputed calls at the World Cup

Refs foul: Top-10 disputed calls at the World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Officiating at the World Cup hasn't been of the highest standard, and almost all teams have had something to complain about. We bring you the Top-10 disputed calls made by referees and linesman in the tournament, so far.

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Costa Rica edged past 10-man New Zealand 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff

BCCI's ego cause of Team India's downfall at World Cup?

BCCI's ego cause of Team India's downfall at World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Former captain Michael Vaughan said the BCCI should "swallow pride" and look at England for inspiration after India's semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Netherlands and Sweden marched into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

SKY under pressure as India eye series win vs South Africa

SKY under pressure as India eye series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

With the T20 World Cup less than two months away, India would want their captain Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his rhythm sooner rather than later.

World Cup Stage 3: Indian archers win recurve team bronze

World Cup Stage 3: Indian archers win recurve team bronze

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Earlier on Wednesday, teenage archer Bhajan grabbed a top-10 finish in the recurve women's qualification round to brighten up an otherwise lacklustre show.

Perennial 'chokers' South Africa looking to surprise at World Cup

Perennial 'chokers' South Africa looking to surprise at World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

South Africa's shock exit at last year's Twenty20 World Cup following a loss to the Netherlands with much the same group of players still weighs heavy on captain Temba Bavuma.

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"We are also a country that has a chance to become world champions because I hope we are the best team."

Sreejesh hopeful of a podium finish for India at World Cup

Sreejesh hopeful of a podium finish for India at World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'To play my first World Cup match in front of a packed home ground against Pakistan felt like a dream. I can still feel the atmosphere, how the stadium was, how people reacted and how we won that match. That was the best moment for me as a youngster.'

Race to World Cup heats up: Who will grab last spot?

Race to World Cup heats up: Who will grab last spot?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Netherlands are in the race to secure two qualifying spots

Lovlina vents frustration after early World Championships exit

Lovlina vents frustration after early World Championships exit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain expressed frustration over inadequate training opportunities after crashing out in the first round of the World Boxing Championships, saying she always doesn't get the training she "truly needs".

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues rose through the ranks in Mumbai to become one of the key batters for India, but the journey wasn't easy.

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

India were 3-0 up in the 42nd minute before Paul-Philipp Kaufmann and Michel Struthoff struck for Germany in the 44th and 57th minutes respectively.

Nationwide shock as Italy miss out on World Cup 2022

Nationwide shock as Italy miss out on World Cup 2022

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Italy failed to qualify for the second consecutive edition of the FIFA World Cup after succumbing to Northern Macedonia in the UEFA Qualifiers

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Will Shubman Gill force either Sanju Samson or Tilak Varma out of the playing XI for the Asia Cup opening match against the UAE?

T20 World Cup: New Zealand wary of 'dangerous' Pakistan in semis

T20 World Cup: New Zealand wary of 'dangerous' Pakistan in semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Bowler Tim Southee said New Zealand will not underestimate Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final match on Wednesday.

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sampaoli looked morose after Argentina's heaviest defeat in a World Cup group stage since 1958 and appeared resigned to his side's fate.

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia played at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Deepika Kumari will yet again chase an elusive World Championship medal as India are set to showcase their next generation, led by 15-year-old Gatha Khadake, at the prestigious tournament

How the teams made it to T20 World Cup 2022

How the teams made it to T20 World Cup 2022

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

For some teams, this will be the start of their quest for World Cup glory but for others, it will be the culmination of what has already been a long journey.

Why is 2022 FIFA World Cup seeing string of goalless draws

Why is 2022 FIFA World Cup seeing string of goalless draws

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

At the last World Cup in Russia, there was a single goalless draw, when Denmark and France failed to produce goals in a group phase clash.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup F Group F match played between Morocco and Canada on Thursday.

PICS: India win women's ICC Under-19 World Cup

PICS: India win women's ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Images from the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2023 final between India and England at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.

Messi returning to Barca? No, says club president

Messi returning to Barca? No, says club president

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Messi's return to Barca not realistic, says club president Laporta

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The discussion about Virat Kohli's position as No. 3 batter in T20 cricket is the proverbial elephant in the room but it is understood that BCCI may not address the issue till the end of the T20 World Cup.

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur feels the "boys" of 2019 batch have become grown up men four years later and promised an aggressive brand of cricket from them over the course of the ODI World Cup.

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

India have all the resources but need to plan better going into the big-ticket ICC events, said former all-rounder Irfan Pathan who blamed an unsettled middle order for country's exit from last year's World Cup. India last won an ICC tournament in 2013, when they lifted the Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

FIFA World Cup: Heartbreak for Gerrard as England exit

FIFA World Cup: Heartbreak for Gerrard as England exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

England's failure at the first hurdle at the Brazil World Cup caused heartache to captain Steven Gerrard.

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

England's torrid run in the 50-over format has plunged to alarming depths after they lost their first ODI series to South Africa since 1998.

Chess WC: Arjun, Harikrishna enter last 16; Pragg bows out

Chess WC: Arjun, Harikrishna enter last 16; Pragg bows out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna had another good day as they sent veteran Peter Leko of Hungary and Swede Nils Grandelius packing in the fourth-round tiebreaker at the Chess World Cup, in Panaji on Thursday.

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.

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.

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The nerves were all too familiar for the former world No 1 Deepika who has failed to win a medal despite qualifying for multiple Olympic Games.