News for 'cricket semi-final'

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Facing Kerala in the quarter-finals in Pune from February 8, J&K will be looking to script history as they aim to make it to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the first time ever.

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against New Zealand in Sunday's final?

'Gill has a very bright future as a captain'

'Gill has a very bright future as a captain'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Rashid Khan says the pressure of performance in IPL is more than the World Cup and Shubman Gill as the leader of Gujarat Titans has a great opportunity to take bold decisions to prove his credentials as a great captain.

Dhaka keep semi-final hopes alive

Dhaka keep semi-final hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Dhaka Warriors registered a 13-run victory over Ahmedabad Rockets and kept themselves in contention for a semi-final berth in the ICL Twenty20 league. Chasing 181, at Panchkula on Monday night, Rockets could score only 168 for 8.

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Defeat will severely dent both the teams' dreams of a semi-final berth in the tournament, as South Africa and Australia have already notched two points.

England Lions get new coach

England Lions get new coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Flintoff will take charge in October, overseeing their tour of South Africa, followed by a red-ball series in Australia in January and a summer series against India A and Zimbabwe on home soil.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, on Friday.

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Afghanistan scripted history by qualifying for their maiden T20 World Cup semi-final with a win over Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes K L Rahul's impressive ODI form has cemented his position as the team's first-choice wicketkeeper.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha trounce TN, set up Mumbai semis

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha trounce TN, set up Mumbai semis

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Vidarbha made a grand entry into the Ranji Trophy semi-final after outclassing Tamil Nadu by 198 runs on Day 4.

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.

England rejig batting order for Australia clash

England rejig batting order for Australia clash

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wickets and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips played down any talks of India getting an advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

South Africa crushed England by seven wickets in their final group match to storm into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

With a line-up of thrilling matches and intense competition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is sure to captivate fans around the globe. Stay tuned for updates and highlights as the tournament unfolds. Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

In their last three ICC limited-overs tournaments, India have lost only one out of 24 matches, with the defeat coming against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Pakistan can beat any team on any given day'

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The ICC is scheduled to convene a meeting of its executive board on Tuesday to find a solution for the vexed issue.

We left too much to do: Bavuma reflects on semis exit

We left too much to do: Bavuma reflects on semis exit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Despite a promising start led by Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen, the Proteas' middle order crumbled under pressure, leaving their chase of 362 out of reach.

'We should make Pakistan bleed in the semi-final'

'We should make Pakistan bleed in the semi-final'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The cricketing fraternity, including players who could not make it to the World Cup squad, on Sunday extended their best wishes to the Indian team ahead of their high-voltage semi-final clash against Pakistan on March 30.

Smith Escapes Twice Before Shami Ends His Stay

Smith Escapes Twice Before Shami Ends His Stay

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

In a high-pressure clash against India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith seemed to have destiny on his side.

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

India's middle-order mainstay Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday nominated alongside New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy for the ICC Player of the Month award for March following his remarkable performance in last month's Champions Trophy.

CT PHOTOS: SA outplay sorry Afghanistan

CT PHOTOS: SA outplay sorry Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We could have pushed harder at certain stages of our innings, but everyone chipped in to make sure we had competitive total.'

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years in Dubai on Sunday.

'Shifting of IPL semi-finals venue comforting'

'Shifting of IPL semi-finals venue comforting'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Australian Cricketers' Association boss Paul Marsh has said that the shifting of the IPL semi-finals venue was really comforting in the wake of two crude bomb blasts outside Bangalore's Chinnawamy Stadium on Saturday.

Why India Will Be Cheering Pakistan

Why India Will Be Cheering Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

India's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals depends on the outcome of the last group match between New Zealand and Pakistan on Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade stuns Mumbai to put Vidarbha in box seat

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade stuns Mumbai to put Vidarbha in box seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Mumbai were steady at 113 for two at one stage but Rekhade, playing only his second First-Class match, ripped open the Ranji champions' batting line-up, first with an innocuous delivery which claimed the prized scalp of Ajinkya Rahane in the 41st over.

Bereaved Morkel links back with India squad

Bereaved Morkel links back with India squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

On linking up with the squad, the former South Africa pacer was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir as the players did their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

Yuvraj to play Ranji semi-final

Yuvraj to play Ranji semi-final

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Was this the reason for Pakistan's CT flop show

Was this the reason for Pakistan's CT flop show

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The team management and selectors have faced backlash over squad selection for the Champions Trophy.

Gill firmly perched atop ICC ODI rankings; Kohli moves up

Gill firmly perched atop ICC ODI rankings; Kohli moves up

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

In the bowling rankings, Keshav Maharaj and Matt Henry have broken into the top five

Kumble on how India can improve in T20 cricket...

Kumble on how India can improve in T20 cricket...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Power hitting will rule T20 cricket going forward and the Indian team needs to play a brand of cricket where big-hitting batters contribute with the ball for the balance of the side, former coach Anil Kumble suggested.

Yet another semi-final exit for New Zealand. Is it a jinx?

Yet another semi-final exit for New Zealand. Is it a jinx?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Yet another semi-final exit from a big ICC event but New Zealand captain Kane Williamson refuses to call it a jinx, saying that the loss to England in the World Twenty20 last-four stage was just a case of going down to a better team on the given day.

What's Jaishankar Doing With Jimmy, Kapil?

What's Jaishankar Doing With Jimmy, Kapil?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He was really the legend of our times.' 'I couldn't have imagined that one day I'd be sharing a stage with him.'

Why India is destined to win Champions Trophy 2025

Why India is destined to win Champions Trophy 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Irfan Pathan believes India's white-ball team is 'settled' and backed the Rohit Sharma-led side to lift the upcoming Champions Trophy.

'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's cricket fraternity was in shock and disbelief as it mourned the death of 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma on Tuesday, paying glowing tributes to the former batsman with his teammates from that historic triumph breaking down while remembering him.

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

India will come hard at us: England coach Mott

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India's approach with the bat now is drastically different to what it was in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final and both teams will start Thursday's contest on an even keel, said England head coach Matthew Mott on Wednesday.

Danni Wyatt Says 'I Do'

Danni Wyatt Says 'I Do'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The couple, who got engaged in early 2023 in South Africa, shared their joyous news on Instagram with a combined post.