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'Will be special feeling for Rohit, SKY, Shreyas to play at home'

'Will be special feeling for Rohit, SKY, Shreyas to play at home'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Rohit is currently India's second-highest run-scorer in this competition after Virat Kohli, having amassed 503 in nine matches at an average of 55.88 and a strike rate of 121.49, including a ton and three half-centuries.

Meet top 5 heavy hitters ruling the World Cup 2023

Meet top 5 heavy hitters ruling the World Cup 2023

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Let's delve into the performances of the top 5 batters who have amassed the highest run totals in the ongoing 2023 tournament.

'Your contribution will be remembered in Indian cricket history'

'Your contribution will be remembered in Indian cricket history'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday thanked the team's outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri and other members of the support staff, whose tenure ended at the T20 World Cup, lauding them for their contribution in preparing a formidable outfit.

India whip South Africa, retain women's U-19 T20 World Cup crown

India whip South Africa, retain women's U-19 T20 World Cup crown

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Chasing a paltry target of 83, India completed the job with 52 balls to spare, reaching 84 for 1 in 11.2 overs.

Heartbreak fuels South Africa's World Cup dream

Heartbreak fuels South Africa's World Cup dream

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Markram hoped that this would be the first of more finals to come, in particular when South Africa host the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027.

'We'll have to bat a lot better against India in the semi-finals'

'We'll have to bat a lot better against India in the semi-finals'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said his players will have to bat much better against the defending champions India.

South Africa inch closer to semi-finals

South Africa inch closer to semi-finals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Strong contenders South Africa inched closer to a semi-final berth in the Twenty20 World Cup after a convincing 20-run victory over giant-killers West Indies in a Super Eight match at the Kensington Oval on Saturday. The South Africans, riding on a rollicking 55 from Herschelle Gibbs, first compiled a competitive 183 for seven and then restricted the West Indies to 163 for nine.

'Don't Lose to Pakistan, No Matter What'

'Don't Lose to Pakistan, No Matter What'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Ahead of the tournament, star batter Jemimah Rodrigues opened up about the intense rivalry with Pakistan and her personal journey leading up to the crucial match.

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.

North Zone in semi-finals of Duleep Trophy

North Zone in semi-finals of Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

North Zone advanced to the semi-finals of the Duleep Trophy cricket tournament by virtue of their 320-run first innings lead as the inconsequential fourth and final day's play ended with West Zone losing two wickets in their second essay in Chennai.

Mumbai storm into Ranji Trophy semi-finals

Mumbai storm into Ranji Trophy semi-finals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Riding on Ajit Agarkar's five-wicket haul Mumbai stormed into the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Resuming on 200 for five, Himachal Pradesh could manage only 87 runs before being bundled out for 287, giving Mumbai an easy target of 43 runs.

Buttler rues Moeen decision, not toss in loss to India

Buttler rues Moeen decision, not toss in loss to India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'Our two (spinners) bowled well but in hindsight, probably should have bowled Moeen in our innings with the way spin was playing.'

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'When the scores are low, we had an off-one in the field. But yeah, got to give credit where credit is due and Afghanistan were pretty good.'

PIX: India crush Bangladesh, storm into Women's Asia Cup final

PIX: India crush Bangladesh, storm into Women's Asia Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

In fact, Bangladesh hardly recovered from the deep wounds inflicted by Renuka in the first six overs.

'You are truly god's child'

'You are truly god's child'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Utterly grateful to Him for blessing me with your love and to watch you grow from strength to strength and achieve all that you have, and will, being honest to yourself and to the sport always.'

South Zone in Duleep Trophy semi-finals

South Zone in Duleep Trophy semi-finals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2009

Central Zone's Mohammad Kaif on Sunday posted a captain's knock of 87 runs to draw the match but could not prevent South Zone from entering the Duleep Trophy semi-finals by virtue of their narrow three-run first innings lead.

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson will opt out of a handful of internationals in January to take up a contract in South Africa's Twenty20 league.

Credit for my wickets goes to Bumrah: Arshdeep

Credit for my wickets goes to Bumrah: Arshdeep

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'They take more risk against me and there's a chance always of getting a wicket there.'

T20 World Cup PIX: India women down Pakistan; keep semis hopes alive

T20 World Cup PIX: India women down Pakistan; keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India registered a hard-fought six-wicket win over arch rivals Pakistan, keeping their semi-final hopes alive in the Women's T20 World Cup.

Gaffaney, Illingworth to officiate T20 WC final

Gaffaney, Illingworth to officiate T20 WC final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth of England have been named as the on-field umpires for the T20 World Cup final

'Why did the Kiwis help Kohli when he had cramps?'

'Why did the Kiwis help Kohli when he had cramps?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former Australian pacer Simon O'Donnell flayed New Zealand's gesture of helping Virat Kohli when he was suffering from cramps during the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

CWG: Indian cricket team aiming for gold, not just podium

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'...because when the flag goes higher, and the National Anthem is played, that's the best feeling you have.'

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'

Kiwis ready to adapt and shut down big overs at high-scoring Wankhede

Kiwis ready to adapt and shut down big overs at high-scoring Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Ferguson believes New Zealand bowling attack remain a 'handsome bunch' despite losing fast bowler Matt Henry and have all bases covered.

Can Rohit, Dravid break India's WC curse? Ganguly Speaks Out!

Can Rohit, Dravid break India's WC curse? Ganguly Speaks Out!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Rohit, Dravid will find way to succeed: Ganguly on ICC World Cup 2023

For Williamson, past is history, 'it's all about the day'

For Williamson, past is history, 'it's all about the day'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Williamson, who returned from knee surgery for the World Cup and recovered from a fractured finger during it, missed the loss to India but is expecting a similarly tough test from the hosts who went unbeaten in the group stage.

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match between the West Indies and South Africa, in Antigua.

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Hafeez represented Pakistan in 392 international matches in which he scored 12,789 runs and took 253 wickets.

PHOTOS: Shehzad ton keeps Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive

PHOTOS: Shehzad ton keeps Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Ahmed Shehzad became the first Pakistani batsman to hit a Twenty20 International century as the 2009 champions crushed Bangladesh by 50 runs in a Group Two match to keep alive their semi-final hopes in the World Twenty20 on Sunday.

Can Australia halt India's unbeaten run to WC glory?

Can Australia halt India's unbeaten run to WC glory?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Resurgent Australia stand between unblemished India and World Cup glory

Applaud the Indian Cricket Team!

Applaud the Indian Cricket Team!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

As the Indian cricket team returns after a long and hard-fought World Cup campaign, welcome the Boys in Blue with a show of hands.

Rohit gets big praise from Shoaib Akhtar

Rohit gets big praise from Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Runaway Rohit roars back into form ahead of semis

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Oct 15

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Oct 15

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Hosts India begin their campaign against five-time World Cup winners Australia in Chennai on October 8.

The 'Starc reality' of high-stakes final

The 'Starc reality' of high-stakes final

Rediff.com26 May 2024

A man of big games! He may have faced a lot of backlash after a torrid start to the season, but KKR's 'big-bucks' man, proved exactly why he's worth every penny as he put up a match-winning performance to power Kolkata Knight Riders to their third Indian Premier League title.

Brilliant Manoj takes Bengal to Hazare semi-finals, Odisha win

Brilliant Manoj takes Bengal to Hazare semi-finals, Odisha win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Manoj Tiwary's belligerent 101-ball 130 followed by seamer Veer Pratap Singh's six-wicket haul enabled Bengal to beat a spirited Vidarbha by 17 runs and enter the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Odisha also booked a last four berth.

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Eight of South Africa's top cricket stadiums, including Wanderers in Johannesburg, Durban's Kingsmead and Newlands in Cape Town, have been confirmed as venues for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, a News24 report said on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup PIX: Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia!

T20 World Cup PIX: Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia.

I believe in pitching it up and getting wickets: Shami

I believe in pitching it up and getting wickets: Shami

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami's 7/57 is the best figures by an Indian bowler in the World Cup.

Images: Australia vs England, 1st semi-final

Images: Australia vs England, 1st semi-final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Images from the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final between Australia and England, in Centurion, on Friday.