News for 'World Cup Semis'

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.

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".

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

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.

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.

World Cup: Have Germany finally found a winning combination?

World Cup: Have Germany finally found a winning combination?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

It is hard to image Germany coach Joachim Loew making any changes to the team that demolished hosts Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup semi-final for Sunday's final against Argentina after spending much of the tournament tinkering to find the right mix.

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.

FIFA World Cup: French icon Henry plots his country's downfall

FIFA World Cup: French icon Henry plots his country's downfall

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

'But he is someone I really appreciate, I'm happy for him.'

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma expressed the team's determination to maintain composure and simplicity as they prepare for the high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final against England

'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

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.

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

With the addition of two IPL teams and a mega players auction coming up ahead of the new season in 2022, star performers at the T20 World Cup could be rewarded with handsome bids.

Why Sabalenka feels even more dangerous this AO

Why Sabalenka feels even more dangerous this AO

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka enters the Australian Open in her familiar role as the hot favourite but unlike in the past two years the powerful Belarusian arrives without a title to defend or the momentum of a winning run in Melbourne.

Smith @100: 'World Cup century vs India most memorable ODI innings'

Smith @100: 'World Cup century vs India most memorable ODI innings'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith feels he has matured quite a lot as he gears up play his landmark 100th One-Day International, against India, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

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.

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.

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the Indian team goes through a rebuilding phase for the next cycle of the T20 World Cup.

Can Germany defend World Cup title?

Can Germany defend World Cup title?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The Germans have lost just once in 23 games since their Euro 2016 semi-final defeat, cruising through the qualifiers with 10 wins in 10 matches.

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

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Images from the Club World Cup quarter-finals between Paris St Germain-Bayern Munich and Real Madrid-Dortmund.

Steve Smith raring to leave mark on T20 World Cup

Steve Smith raring to leave mark on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Though arguably Australia's finest batsman of the modern era, Steve Smith's only on-field role has been as a substitute at this World Cup, with selectors opting for the hard-hitting but inexperienced David in the middle order.

Five match-ups that could shape India's date with destiny

Five match-ups that could shape India's date with destiny

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

As India chase history at home in Navi Mumbai, while Laura Wolvaardt's South Africa will look to script their own fairytale, by finally breaking their run of heartbreaks at ICC events.

The Rediff World Cup Chat: Prem Panicker on the semis

The Rediff World Cup Chat: Prem Panicker on the semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Join Prem Panicker on the Rediff World Cup Chat on Monday, March 23, 2015, at 12 noon IST to discuss the final stages of cricket's finest championship.

Set back for Real Madrid ahead of new LaLiga season

Set back for Real Madrid ahead of new LaLiga season

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

An RFEF judge ruled that in order to preserve the integrity of the competition only a case of force majeure would warrant a change to the official calendar, and that Real's case did not justify an alteration, Europa Press news agency reported.

Why Tendulkar will be missed this World Cup!

Why Tendulkar will be missed this World Cup!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

When the defending champion India take on Pakistan in their potentially high-octane campaign opener of the ICC Cricket World Cup on February 15 at the Adelaide Oval, the awe-inspiring Sachin Tendulkar would be conspicuously absent for the first time in a match between the two arch-rivals in the showpiece event.

England opener Roy ruled out of T20 World Cup

England opener Roy ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

England opener Jason Roy was out of the remainder of T20 World Cup with injury with James Vince named as his replacement.

World Cup Blogs: Are too many runs being scored?

World Cup Blogs: Are too many runs being scored?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Kane says World Cup penalty miss will haunt him for rest of his life

Kane says World Cup penalty miss will haunt him for rest of his life

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Harry Kane said his World Cup penalty miss that condemned England to a quarter-final exit will stay with him for the rest of his life.

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Australia won their seventh ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch.

Lessons to be learnt from Australia's World Cup exit

Lessons to be learnt from Australia's World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The comprehensive loss to a rampant England side was the first time Australia had made the last four of the competition and not advanced to the final.

Throwback World Cup 2019: Cricket's most dramatic final

Throwback World Cup 2019: Cricket's most dramatic final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

England won the Cricket World Cup for the first time after New Zealand matched their 15 runs in the Super Over but lost on fewer boundaries scored in the match after an extraordinary final at Lord's was tied

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

England players played with breathtaking power and precision to win 19-7, a result that not only puts them within touching distance of a second World Cup crown, but arguably re-calibrates world rugby's pecking order.

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

Women's World Cup: Americans beat Germany to reach final

Women's World Cup: Americans beat Germany to reach final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The United States reached the final of the women's football World Cup for the second time in a row on Tuesday, taking advantage of a dubious penalty to beat top-ranked Germany 2-0 in a hugely enjoyable game.

Jankovic, Dementieva to meet in Kremlin Cup semis

Jankovic, Dementieva to meet in Kremlin Cup semis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

World number one Jelena Jankovic will face defending champion Elena Dementieva in the Kremlin Cup semi-finals. Both players had to fight hard to overcome their unseeded opponents Friday. Dementieva eliminated fellow-Russian Nadia Petrova 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 while Jankovic beat Italian Flavia Pennetta 7-6, 6-3.

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

With the IPL auction days away, some young cricketers who may launch a bidding war among the franchises.

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Netherlands cricket board, in a surprise move, has posted an advertisement on social media, inviting Indian cricketers to join them as net bowlers in their preparatory camp for the World Cup.

World Cup blog: How India's bowling can end Australia's final dream

World Cup blog: How India's bowling can end Australia's final dream

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

World Cup: When Scolari had no face to show for Brazil's 'sorry' effort

World Cup: When Scolari had no face to show for Brazil's 'sorry' effort

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The nation whose attacking soccer has thrilled the world for generations was left heart-broken on Tuesday after Brazil's humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany in the World Cup semi-finals.