News for 'World Cup Semis'

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva hit a career-best 93 while Maheesh Theekshana took three important wickets to ensure Sri Lanka's pole positio

No positive doping tests at FIFA World Cup

No positive doping tests at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

FIFA collected 2,761 samples prior to the tournament and another 626 during it, including 108 collected on non-matchdays, as part of the largest-ever World Cup testing programme.

Mithali Raj predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Mithali Raj predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Mithali Raj has predicted an India-New Zealand final in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Dhoni to retire after World Cup?

Dhoni to retire after World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

If India qualify for the finals and go on to win the World Cup on July 14 at the Lord's, it would be ideal setting for a fitting farewell to Dhoni

T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Thirty years after Imran Khan's Pakistan claimed the 1992 World Cup, Babar Azam's team may feel it is their destiny to deliver trophy.

FIFA World Cup: Team of the Tournament

FIFA World Cup: Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Reuters sports writers chose their team of the tournament.

'History has been made'

'History has been made'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'I have no idea what's happening right now, I'm not in a dream, it's just crazy. I'm just so happy with my performance these past two weeks.'

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rediff.com's Norma Godinho captures classic moments from the planet's greatest sports competition: The FIFA World Cup.

India's exhausting ODI World Cup journey revealed!

India's exhausting ODI World Cup journey revealed!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Rohit & Co.'s Bharat Darshan: 9 league games, 9 cities, 8400 km

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Wales' 33-year-old all-time top scorer came to the rescue, using all his drive and experience to win a penalty against a tiring US defence and then converting it brilliantly.

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'Following successful live operation in the Emirates FA Cup, the Premier League will look to implement the system later this season.'

India qualify for hockey World Cup

India qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Indian men's hockey team on Sunday officially qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague (NED), according to the latest release issued by the FIH.

Eriksson to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup

Eriksson to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been appointed Ivory Coast coach for this year's World Cup finals, the Ivory Coast Federation (FIF) said in a statement on its website (www.fif-ci.com) on Sunday.

Pugalist Simranjeet in Cologne World Cup final

Pugalist Simranjeet in Cologne World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Asian Games bronze-winner Satish Kumar (+91kg) kicked off his campaign with an impressive 5-0 win over Moldova's Zavantin Alexel to make the last-four stage and be assured of at least a bronze.

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

Can Bumrah Be World Cup 2023's MVP?

Can Bumrah Be World Cup 2023's MVP?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 29 World Cup 2023 games.

World Cup: Morgan embraces pressure of being favourites

World Cup: Morgan embraces pressure of being favourites

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Ranked first in ODI cricket, England have won 15 of their 19 series since going out in the pool stages at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2015.

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

BCCI could lose as much as Rs 955 crore if the government sticks to its decision to levy 21.84 percent tax surcharge on ICC's broadcast revenue from the 2023 ODI World Cup.

2 things Team India must do to win T20 World Cup

2 things Team India must do to win T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

India play their opening game against Pakistan in Melbourne on October 23.

T20 World Cup: 'Everyone would love to see India vs Pakistan final'

T20 World Cup: 'Everyone would love to see India vs Pakistan final'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Now that the two teams have reached the semi-final stage, albeit by taking contrasting routes, an India-Pakistan title clash is being anticipated.

Kohli, Suryakumar in T20 World Cup Dream XI

Kohli, Suryakumar in T20 World Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

India's Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were named in the Most Valuable Team of ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

World CUP PIX: India thrash Windies; inch closer to semis

World CUP PIX: India thrash Windies; inch closer to semis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Images from Thursday's World Cup match between India and West Indies, at Old Trafford.

Why Shreyas Iyer must be in India's World Cup XI

Why Shreyas Iyer must be in India's World Cup XI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Tough to look beyond Shreyas in WC playing XI, Gill will be main player for India, says Azharuddin

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Pakistan will aim to maintain their remarkable consistency against a spirited Namibia and seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

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.

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.

Ton-up Rohit sets World Cup record

Ton-up Rohit sets World Cup record

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

With this, he went past former Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara's earlier record for most centuries in a single edition -- Sangakkara had scored four hundreds in the 2015 edition.

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

There is only ever one aim for India in World Cups, to win, and T20 World Cup 2022 is no different.

China join elite in Fed Cup semis

China join elite in Fed Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

China reached the Fed Cup semi-finals for the first time with a 3-2 victory over France.

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

It took Australia seven attempts but under Aaron Finch they finally laid their hands on a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday with an eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand.

Indians Arrive In Guyana For Semis

Indians Arrive In Guyana For Semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The BCCI video captured Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel and other players touching down in Guyana and being warmly welcomed by a dedicated group of Indian fans.

'In 15 years an African team will win the World Cup'

'In 15 years an African team will win the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Proud Morocco want to build African legacy after World Cup run, says Regragui

Italy's World Cup hero Rossi dies aged 64

Italy's World Cup hero Rossi dies aged 64

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Italian TV channel RAI Sport, where Rossi had been working as a pundit, said on Thursday "Pablito" had died of an "incurable disease".

Who Will You Pick For Kolkata T20I?

Who Will You Pick For Kolkata T20I?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Eden Gardens will host the first game of the five match T20I series between India and England on Wednesday.

Team eyeing semis slot at World Cup: Tirkey

Team eyeing semis slot at World Cup: Tirkey

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Captain Dilip Tirkey said the morale of the team is high after the bronze medal finish in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 with brilliant individual goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari during the FIFA World Cup Group C match on Tuesday.

Italy 'destroyed' by failure to qualify for World Cup: Chiellini

Italy 'destroyed' by failure to qualify for World Cup: Chiellini

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Midfielder Marco Verratti said North Macedonia's goal in added time was a "real nightmare".

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.

Kuznetsova and Williams reach Kremlin Cup semis

Kuznetsova and Williams reach Kremlin Cup semis

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Top seed Svetlana Kuznetsova reached her first Kremlin Cup semi-final in convincing fashion by crushing fellow Russian Vera Dushevina 6-2 6-2 on Friday.