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Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his destructive ways and the other batters up their game against spin when the side takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league fixture against the Netherlands.

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The left-handed batter acknowledged that pressure of international cricket is way more intense than a league.

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special coverage: Check Cristiano Ronaldo age, stats, total goals, career records, trophies and net worth details.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

The 2024 T20 World Cup Schedule

The 2024 T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule.

'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mohammad Azharuddin has supported the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

South Africa unveils T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Markram named captain

Rashid Khan: Afghanistan Still Hopeful Despite Super 8 Uncertainty

Rashid Khan: Afghanistan Still Hopeful Despite Super 8 Uncertainty

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Rashid Khan says Afghanistan will continue to play positive cricket and make the nation proud despite slim Super Eights hopes after beating UAE in the T20 World Cup.

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.

India Chosen For FIFA Women's Development Programme

India Chosen For FIFA Women's Development Programme

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

FIFA has selected India as one of 12 countries for its Women's Development Programme, aimed at building sustainable models for women's football clubs and preparing them for the upcoming AFC club licensing system.

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

New Zealand and South Africa, both undefeated, will compete for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group in a match that could determine momentum heading into the Super 8s.

T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan deciding to boycott their group stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources have said that that the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for the match as per ICC protocol and wait for the match referee to call off the match.

BCCI backs ICC stance on sportsmanship over Pak boycott

BCCI backs ICC stance on sportsmanship over Pak boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said that the BCCI completely agrees with the ICC and the Indian cricket board won't make any comments on the boycott until we speak with the ICC.

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

New Zealand's Mark Chapman believes their frequent matches against Pakistan will give them an edge in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match. He also discussed adapting to the slower Sri Lankan pitches and Mitchell Santner's fitness.

Can Sri Lanka Overcome Spin Woes Against New Zealand in Colombo?

Can Sri Lanka Overcome Spin Woes Against New Zealand in Colombo?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka must improve their batting against slower bowlers when they face New Zealand in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo, with both teams chasing their first win.

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Beyond the three host nations, the highest number of applications came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger.

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni would love to see the superstar -- who is one of only six players to compete in five World Cups -- suit up for the next World Cup.

T20 World Cup: USA join India in Super Eight; Pak out

T20 World Cup: USA join India in Super Eight; Pak out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Umpires called off the game when it returned after several inspections.

Netherlands, Kenya, Canada book World Cup berths

Netherlands, Kenya, Canada book World Cup berths

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

Kenya, Canada and the Netherlands joined Ireland in qualifying for the one-day World Cup to be staged in South Asia in 2011. Ireland topped the league standings in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers in South Africa, where the top four nations will join the 10 full-member countries in the 14-team event, to be hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Hockey World Cup

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Asian champions India are placed in Pool C alongside Canada, South Korea and Spain. They start their tournament campaign against Korea on December 5.

US, Mexico, Canada to jointly host 2026 World Cup

US, Mexico, Canada to jointly host 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The North American bid beat the rival Morocco proposal, winning 134 votes to 65 for Morocco.

USA qualify for U19 Cricket World Cup

USA qualify for U19 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

New Zealand, Nepal, Namibia and Scotland from other qualifiers complete the line-up.

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara hailed India's 15-member side for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and called it an "extremely strong" squad.

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international soccer

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Five-time champions India take on Korea in Azlan Shah Cup opener

Kohli and Jaiswal should open in T20 World Cup: Wasim Jaffer

Kohli and Jaiswal should open in T20 World Cup: Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer said that Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal should open in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 for the Men in Blue side.

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament.

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Milind Kumar played seven seasons for Delhi in Ranji Trophy along with stints for Sikkim and Tripura before he migrated to the US in search of better opportunities.

T20 WC: 'I've seen a shift': Trott on Afghanistan's mental resilience

T20 WC: 'I've seen a shift': Trott on Afghanistan's mental resilience

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott praises his team's improved mental resilience after their T20 World Cup win against UAE, highlighting the impact of senior players and the need for more exposure against stronger nations.

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Haris Rauf was named in Pakistan's 15-member squad, which will be led by star batter Babar Azam.

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

World Cup 2022: start date, schedule, teams, venues and final

T20 World Cup: Samson, Chahal, Dube picked; Rahul axed

T20 World Cup: Samson, Chahal, Dube picked; Rahul axed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In a surprising move, KKR's batting sensation Rinku Singh was not picked in the 15-member squad.

T20 World Cup: Additional tickets for two India games to go on sale

T20 World Cup: Additional tickets for two India games to go on sale

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Additional tickets for six T20 World Cup matches in New York, including India's fixtures against Ireland and USA, will go on sale from Thursday.

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Veteran opening batter Paul Stirling was on Wednesday named Ireland skipper in their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits