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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 PHOTOS: Five-star Belgium demolish Tunisia

World Cup PHOTOS: Five-star Belgium demolish Tunisia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Two goals each for Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard and one for Michy Batshuayi swept Belgium to a 5-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday that put them in command of World Cup Group G.

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

India, for all their internal debates and external expectations, look like the one side that has clarity of purpose. And clarity, in high-pressure tournaments, often counts for more than raw talent.

India's World Cup chances: what the stars foretell

India's World Cup chances: what the stars foretell

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Some eminent astrologers of the country have predicted that the chances of the team winning the coveted 50-overs Cup this time are good.

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The mystery spinner even has a YouTube channel dedicated to football discussions.

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

Dwyer wants to end his last World Cup on high

Dwyer wants to end his last World Cup on high

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Playing in his final World Cup, star Australian striker Jamie Dwyer says he is confident of signing off with a title triumph that has eluded his team for the past 24 years.

South Africa strip Teeger of U-19 World Cup captaincy

South Africa strip Teeger of U-19 World Cup captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

David Teeger spoke in support of Israeli soldiers at an awards ceremony in October.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Long before Vaishnavi Sharma picked up a cricket ball, she says her future as a cricketer was known to her astrologer father, Narendra Sharma.

Women's WC: 'India should go in with extra bowler vs Aus'

Women's WC: 'India should go in with extra bowler vs Aus'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

I'd like India to have extra bowling depth against Australia: Ian bishop

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: Sky is the loose end Team India need to tie up: Manjrekar

World Cup: Sky is the loose end Team India need to tie up: Manjrekar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Terming Suryakumar Yadav "a big temptation", former India player Sanjay Manjrekar on Sunday said deciding on the prolific T20I batter's selection is "one loose end" the home team will need to tie up before the ODI World Cup.

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

While new young stars have emerged in Indian cricket in the last few years, none can match the monumental batting feats or the electric fan frenzy that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli command.

PHOTOS: Football World Cup fan festival

PHOTOS: Football World Cup fan festival

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The football extravaganza has not even begun but the crazy fans are already making heads turn.

Vijay Hazare: Rinku & Co fire in unison as UP thrash Hyderabad

Vijay Hazare: Rinku & Co fire in unison as UP thrash Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

UP batters, spinners overpower Hyderabad by 84 runs in Vijay Hazare opener

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

Big blow! Jhingan ruled out of CAFA Nations Cup

Big blow! Jhingan ruled out of CAFA Nations Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The injury to the 32-year-old stalwart is a big blow to India as they take on a strong Afghanistan side in their third and final Group B match on Thursday.

Teenage star Shafali a big hit at T20 World Cup!

Teenage star Shafali a big hit at T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The early overs used to be all about Smriti Mandhana but India's star opener says she feels relieved of pressure thanks to the emergence of teenage prodigy Shafali Verma. There's been no hesitation from Verma in making a name for herself on the global stage, the 16-year-old having scored 68 runs across two games, including five sixes and seven fours, at an impressive strike rate of 212.

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Led by Saharan, who is leading the batting charts with 389 runs, the team's performance got better with each match and the only time it has been pushed to a corner in the tournament is the semifinal where it pipped hosts South Africa by a solitary wicket.

When Smriti Said Yes...

When Smriti Said Yes...

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Palash Muchhal took to Instagram on Friday to share a heartwarming video of his proposal to cricket star Smriti Mandhana.

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

R Ashwin has urged selectors and team management to show faith in Tilak Varma and include the left-hander in the World Cup squad.

Kohli and Rohit must be treated differently

Kohli and Rohit must be treated differently

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deserve to be treated differently for their body of work over the years and their place in the ODI side should have never been a topic of debate, reckons ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar.

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.

Asia Cup: Abhishek blazes, Kuldeep rewrites record books

Asia Cup: Abhishek blazes, Kuldeep rewrites record books

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The just-concluded Asia Cup was deeply saturated with off-field drama. But even amidst the bedlam, there were sparks of brilliance, emergence of new stars and tears of failure.

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Jezreel Pannikot reveals life lessons the stars of the 2018 World Cup taught us.

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Australia will play a decisive role in shaping their ODI future.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? The Afghans Or The Scots?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? The Afghans Or The Scots?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Game five of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Afghanistan take on Scotland at the Sharjah cricket stadium.

Was always preparing for bowling 10 overs in the World Cup: Bumrah

Was always preparing for bowling 10 overs in the World Cup: Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

After spending 11 months away from the game, a fit-again Jasprit Bumrah is back hungrier than ever and says he is ready to bowl long spells for India in the Asia Cup and subsequent ODI World Cup at home.

T20 World Cup: 'Jadeja's absence a massive loss for India'

T20 World Cup: 'Jadeja's absence a massive loss for India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Ravindra Jadeja's absence due to injury is a 'massive loss' but Virat Kohli's return to form and Jasprit Bumrah's comeback would still make India a force to reckon with in the T20 World Cup, said Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene.

Cartwheeling Hassan an unlikely star of the World Cup

Cartwheeling Hassan an unlikely star of the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

With his face covered in warpaint and his hair kept in place by a bandana in the Afghan flag colours, fast bowler Hamid Hassan has emerged as one of the cult figures of the World Cup.

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

India suffered a major pre-match blow in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the title-deciding clash in Dubai due to a niggle.

World Cup Qualifiers: Hope, Pooran star as WI crush Nepal

World Cup Qualifiers: Hope, Pooran star as WI crush Nepal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Centuries by skipper Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran and great spells by Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein helped an all-round West Indies clinch a 101-run win over Nepal.

Chateauroux World Cup: Lekhara clinches second gold

Chateauroux World Cup: Lekhara clinches second gold

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The 20-year-old Lekhara has already won the R2 - Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 gold with a world record effort on Day 1, and ensured India a quota for Paris 2024 Paralympics Games.

Nilam Sanjeep: From bamboo stick to hockey World Cup

Nilam Sanjeep: From bamboo stick to hockey World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

It was a proud moment for India defender Nilam Sanjeep Xess as he made his debut in the Hockey World Cup 2023.

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.'

T20 World Cup PIX: All-round NZ hammer Australia

T20 World Cup PIX: All-round NZ hammer Australia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday

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.