News for 'icc-world-cups'

Windies on a mission in India: Pollard

Windies on a mission in India: Pollard

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Caribbean side had a miserable performance in the ODI format after failing to teach the knock-out stage of the ICC World Cup in July.

'Priceless' Jadeja proves his worth despite India's exit

'Priceless' Jadeja proves his worth despite India's exit

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The 30-year-old showed what he can still offer the team in the first semi-final against New Zealand.

Will England bring in Moeen Ali for Australia semis?

Will England bring in Moeen Ali for Australia semis?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

England may change their bowling combination for Thursday's ICC World Cup semi-final against Australia.

Windies second after India to win all three ICC events

Windies second after India to win all three ICC events

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Statistical highlights of the World Twenty20 final between the West Indies and Sri Lanka in Colombo.

India's Mithali Raj named captain of ICC Women's World Cup Team

India's Mithali Raj named captain of ICC Women's World Cup Team

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

3 Indians included in the squad

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The International Cricket Council has "successfully finished" cricket in the last 10 years and brought it down to its knees, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar insisted in a scathing criticism of the sport's global body. Akhtar expressed his anguish at some of the playing conditions in white ball cricket, which has made it a game only for the batsmen.

'Even if the Indo-Pak series does not happen now, it will take place soon'

'Even if the Indo-Pak series does not happen now, it will take place soon'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Former India cricketer Arun Lal has said that India should not call off bilateral series with Pakistan as sport was a way to improve relation between the two countries.

India aim for top spot in ICC ODI Championship

India aim for top spot in ICC ODI Championship

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

India will aim to achieve the number one position in the ICC ODI championship table for the first time ever when they square off against Pakistan in a three-match series, commencing in Chennai on December 30.

I don't like to imitate anyone: Unmukt Chand

I don't like to imitate anyone: Unmukt Chand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

ICC World Cup-winning Indian Under-19 team captain Unmukt Chand has said he doesn't like to imitate any cricketer as he believes in the philosophy of following on his own footsteps.

Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

South African players are infuriated at being branded losers and chokers by one of their staff in a book that could shake their Australian tour.

Shikhar Dhawan picks favourite captain, batting partner

Shikhar Dhawan picks favourite captain, batting partner

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Shikhar Dhawan termed skipper Virat Kohli as the 'best current Indian batsman'. Dhawan also praised Rohit Sharma for his phenomenal performance

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

Rediff.com8 May 2020

All cricketing activity has come to a halt due to the health crisis and there are serious doubts over the future of T20 World Cup. However, the International Cricket Council is yet to take the final call on the T20 showpiece event.

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Germany's World Cup-winning football team forward Thomas Mueller took to social media to show his support for the Indian cricket team in the ongoing ICC World Cup.

PIX: Kohli meets Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry

PIX: Kohli meets Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry

Rediff.com30 May 2019

India captain Virat Kohli along with the other nine skippers of the participating teams at the ICC World Cup on Wednesday met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace in London.

Can out-of-form Finch find redemption on India tour?

Can out-of-form Finch find redemption on India tour?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Finch went through an eventful summer. He was appointed Australia's one-day captain in a World Cup year, before making his long-awaited Test debut. But he has since been dropped from the Test squad after failing to fire, and has not been as destructive as usual in the shorter form of the game.

Australia too good for SL in final WC warm-up

Australia too good for SL in final WC warm-up

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Australia concluded their World Cup preparation on an emphatic note, beating a struggling Sri Lanka by five wickets in their final warm-up game, in Southampton, on Monday. Usman Khawaja, who opened alongside skipper Aaron Finch in place of a rested David Warner, anchored the chase with 89 off 105 balls.

Dominant England crush Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up

Dominant England crush Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com27 May 2019

England cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their final World Cup warm-up at The Oval on Monday after a Jofra Archer-led bowling attack restricted the underdogs to 160.

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

In what could be termed as a marked departure from its earlier stance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating using Decision Review System (DRS) during India's upcoming home series against England.

'Bumrah can burn opposition with pace at World Cup'

'Bumrah can burn opposition with pace at World Cup'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

According to Jeff Thomson, Jasprit Bumrah, along with Kagiso Rabada, will be the two bowlers to watch out at the upcoming ICC World Cup.

Emotions outweigh reason as Yuvraj returns for WorldT20

Emotions outweigh reason as Yuvraj returns for WorldT20

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Emotions probably took precedence over reason even as the India team for next month's T20 World Cup was announced on Friday.

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Runners-up to get $ 2 million, incentives for winning each of the 45 league matches.

The most controversial celebs of 2011!

The most controversial celebs of 2011!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

These famous personalities have all managed to stir up a hornet's nest this past year!

When Shami played the 2015 WC with fractured knee

When Shami played the 2015 WC with fractured knee

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The knee broke in the first match of the tournament, my thighs and knees had come to the same size, doctors had to take out fluids every day, I used to take three painkillers'

Kumble gets his dues post acrimonious exit

Kumble gets his dues post acrimonious exit

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Anil Kumble has been paid his dues of close to Rs 1 crore by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, marking a closure to his acrimonious episode as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.

Murdoch on the front foot, to buy ESPN stake in JV

Murdoch on the front foot, to buy ESPN stake in JV

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

After months of speculation, Rupert Murdoch's 16-year-old equal joint venture (JV) with sports broadcaster ESPN has broken up. STAR will buy out ESPN's 50 per cent equity stake in the JV, ESPN-STAR Sports (ESS).

Mumbai's Swapnil Patil to play for UAE against India

Mumbai's Swapnil Patil to play for UAE against India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The 29-year-old had played for Mumbai at the Under-14, Under-19 and Under-22 levels and was also in the Ranji Trophy squad then led by Sachin Tendulkar but could not force his way in.

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, born in New Zealand, played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory and he starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand.

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The incoming player, who will be allowed to bat and bowl, must be deemed a "like for like" replacement approved by the match referee.

Fancy dressing, pretty faces add colour to vibrant World Cup

Fancy dressing, pretty faces add colour to vibrant World Cup

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Check out the 10 Best pictures of fans in week one of the 2015 ICC World Cup

Should Rohit replace Kohli as India's T20 captain?

Should Rohit replace Kohli as India's T20 captain?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh suggested that Rohit Sharma can be considered for captaincy in T20s, if Virat Kohli feels "overloaded" by leading the side in all three formats.

The Afghanistan teenager who broke Tendulkar's record

The Afghanistan teenager who broke Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Fittingly, Ikram Ali Khil broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for the highest score by an 18-year-old at an ICC Cricket World Cup at Headingley, where the Little Master once broke the mould as Yorkshire's first overseas player in 1992.

Bazz on fire! Solve this World Cup puzzle

Bazz on fire! Solve this World Cup puzzle

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Let's see how much you remember of that amazing innings by Brendon McCullum's amazing innings of 77 from 25 balls against England.

Will England pacer Archer play against India?

Will England pacer Archer play against India?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

England captain Eoin Morgan is optimistic quick Jofra Archer will continue to play through a side strain.

Sibanda replaces injured Williams in Zim squad

Sibanda replaces injured Williams in Zim squad

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Batsman Vusi Sibanda on Saturday replaced injured Sean Williams in the Zimbabwe squad for the ongoing World Cup.

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.

Doug Bollinger to return to Australia

Doug Bollinger to return to Australia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Cricket Australia's medical staff on Friday confirmed that fast bowler Doug Bollinger will return to Australia from the ICC World Cup after sustaining a left ankle injury.

How Kirsten landed India coach job in 7 minutes

How Kirsten landed India coach job in 7 minutes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Speaking on the 'Cricket Collective' podcast, Kirsten recalled the "bizarre" series of events that unfolded in 2007.

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

As captain, Kane Williamson would face suspension if New Zealand are fined again for a slow rate.

Bowling will decide Australia-England clash, says Border

Bowling will decide Australia-England clash, says Border

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The reigning champions should consider giving spinner Nathan Lyon a runout at some point in the round-robin stage, former captain Allan Border said.

Pakistan on edge as Kenyan cricket team arrive in Lahore

Pakistan on edge as Kenyan cricket team arrive in Lahore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Kenya, who will play against Pakistan 'A', are only the second team to play international cricket in the country since tours were suspended after militants attacked the Sri Lankans in Lahore.