News for 'cricket semifinal'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Under intense scrutiny, Iyer looked rusty at the start of the IPL and got out for a two-ball duck in their opener against SRH. He had some significant contributions later on but his efforts were all overshadowed by Narine and Salt's explosive batting.

Dutch coach admits dream of WC dream in jeopardy after crushing defeat

Dutch coach admits dream of WC dream in jeopardy after crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Dutch team lost by 309 runs -- the biggest in tournament history -- against Australia, their fourth loss to lie at the bottom of the points table.

Viswanath on Kohli: 'He achieved one hell of a thing'

Viswanath on Kohli: 'He achieved one hell of a thing'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Kohli also became the first batter ever to break the 700-run barrier in a single World Cup edition with one more game to go.

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

Quadruple centurion Chaturvedi aspires for Ranji spot

Quadruple centurion Chaturvedi aspires for Ranji spot

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

On Monday, Chaturvedi became the first quadruple centurion in the Cooch Behar Trophy final as his knock earned Karnataka their maiden title in the U19 tournament.

Hayden reveals reason for India's ICC title drought

Hayden reveals reason for India's ICC title drought

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Hayden advises Team India to forget about outcome in WTC final

Gujarat Titans keeper-batter Robin Minz suffers bike accident

Gujarat Titans keeper-batter Robin Minz suffers bike accident

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Young wicketkeeper batter Robin Minz, who was signed by Gujarat Titans, met with a minor accident and is recuperating in a local hospital here, said Francis Minz, his father.

WC PIX: Marsh drives Australia to easy win vs B'desh

WC PIX: Marsh drives Australia to easy win vs B'desh

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday

Dhawan's heroic 99 in vain as DY Patil Blue lose to CAG

Dhawan's heroic 99 in vain as DY Patil Blue lose to CAG

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

DY Patil Blue faced a formidable challenge from CAG, ultimately losing by six wickets in a gripping quarterfinal clash.

Virat Kohli's jaw-dropping wicket running range!

Virat Kohli's jaw-dropping wicket running range!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A staggering distance of 276.57 kilometers covered by Kohli while dashing between the wickets.

'Coach Threw Captain, Team Under Bus'

'Coach Threw Captain, Team Under Bus'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Dinesh Karthik has strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Coach Sulakshan Kulkarni for singling out Captain Sai Kishore as the scapegoat after the team's innings defeat against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy semifinal.

Why Kohli will sit out of T20 opener Vs Afghanistan

Why Kohli will sit out of T20 opener Vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli set to miss T20I series opener due to personal reasons, confirms head coach Rahul Dravid

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet said all of it helped when the team was faced with nervy situations like the the quarter-final against Britain, when they were reduced to 10 men for more than 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was red-carded for dangerous play.

Starc slams T20 World Cup scheduling

Starc slams T20 World Cup scheduling

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'We finished ahead of England (in the group stage) and end up where we were pre-seeded as the second side. All of a sudden, you're in a different group.'

India favoured but England can upset: Collingwood

India favoured but England can upset: Collingwood

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The pitch in Guyana has favoured the bowlers in the past by slowing down as the game goes on.

Women's Premier League: Harmanpreet to lead Mumbai Indians

Women's Premier League: Harmanpreet to lead Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

WPL will be held this month in Mumbai across two venues -- DY Patil Stadium and Brabourne Stadium.

How Tendulkar inspired Mumbai's star batter Musheer in Ranji final

How Tendulkar inspired Mumbai's star batter Musheer in Ranji final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulka's presence on the second day served as a huge motivating factor for 19-year-old Mumbai batter Musheer Khan.

How India can get upper hand over NZ in semis

How India can get upper hand over NZ in semis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

The match against New Zealand will be a repeat of their 2019 semi-final in Manchester which the Kiwis won by 18 runs.

Afghanistan's last stand to secure semis berth vs SA

Afghanistan's last stand to secure semis berth vs SA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

South Africa will look to fix their chasing troubles before the semifinals while Afghanistan will back themselves to beat another top team

Dravid's contract ends, what's his next move?

Dravid's contract ends, what's his next move?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Will Rahul Dravid like to end current term on high or seek extension?

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The BCCI on Monday invited applications to replace one among the five senior national selectors and in all likelihood, former pacer Salil Ankola would be the one on his way out as West Zone is already represented by chairman Ajit Agarkar.

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

Axar relied on simplicity to fox England batters

Axar relied on simplicity to fox England batters

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'I hadn't really planned to get a wicket on the first ball. My mindset was to put the ball in the right areas. Obviously, when you play knockouts, you want to start and finish well with the first and last ball.'

Mumbai to host 2011 cricket WC final

Mumbai to host 2011 cricket WC final

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, would host the two semifinals

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

IPL contract will be next level for Netherlands players after WC show: Coach Ryan Cook

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Featuring a total of 16 teams, the U-19 World Cup will be held from January 13 to February 4 in Sri Lanka, with the hosts taking on Zimbabwe in the tournament-opener in Colombo.

Dravid on 'time-out' drama: You can't blame somebody for following rules

Dravid on 'time-out' drama: You can't blame somebody for following rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews' first-of-its-kind timed out dismissal against Bangladesh in a World Cup match has again stirred the debate about 'Spirit of Cricket' and India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said a player should be allowed to follow the rules of the game to the letter, if he wishes so.

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

England batters look to tame strong South African bowling

Pujara opens up: Team India snub left him in tears

Pujara opens up: Team India snub left him in tears

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Pujara says getting dropped from Indian team left him frustrated and with a bruised ego

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Root, Williamson, Rizwan and Afridi nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of Year

T20 World Cup PIX: New Zealand steamroll Uganda

T20 World Cup PIX: New Zealand steamroll Uganda

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match played between New Zealand and Uganda in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Saturday.

Rashid 'proud' to prove Lara right with semis berth

Rashid 'proud' to prove Lara right with semis berth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'We have done that at U-19 level but at this World Cup, I don't have any words to describe the feeling back home.'

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the T20 World Cup in June, saying the two senior players are not only the key batters but also terrific fielders in the Indian team.

Buttler, Ameen clinch ICC Player of the month awards

Buttler, Ameen clinch ICC Player of the month awards

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Buttler had produced a Player of the Match performance in the dramatic 20-run victory over New Zealand

T20 WC: New Zealand fed a bitter pill by Pakistan

T20 WC: New Zealand fed a bitter pill by Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

"Our plan before going inside was to utilise the first six overs and later on everyone can come and chip in. We will enjoy this moment, but at the same time we will focus on the final,"

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh

We will continue with Rohit-Jaiswal opening combination: Dravid

We will continue with Rohit-Jaiswal opening combination: Dravid

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

India head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed on Wednesday that the team will persist with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, underlining the importance of a left-right pair at the pole position.

Washington Sundar's quest to rebuild his red-ball career

Washington Sundar's quest to rebuild his red-ball career

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Washington Sundar has now set his eyes on rebuilding his red-ball career.

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.