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Mexico Outclass Ghana In FIFA World Cup Warm-Up

Mexico Outclass Ghana In FIFA World Cup Warm-Up

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mexico defeated Ghana 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up match in Puebla, showcasing their form ahead of the tournament.

India vs Netherlands WC warm-up match washed out

India vs Netherlands WC warm-up match washed out

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The hosts' first warm up game against England also met with a similar fate in Guwahati last week.

World Cup 2023: Rain washes out India vs England warm-up match

World Cup 2023: Rain washes out India vs England warm-up match

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Persistent rain on Saturday washed out the World Cup warm-up match between India and England at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The start of India's two-day warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister's XI on Saturday was delayed because of rain.

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

India were scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match against the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A at the WACA in Perth from November 15 to 17.

Fit-again Tilak Varma picked for India A for T20 World Cup warm-up

Fit-again Tilak Varma picked for India A for T20 World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Tilak Varma makes a comeback after a groin injury which forced him to miss the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party

Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup is likely to be played against Bangladesh in New York on June 1, the day when Canada will play co-hosts USA in the tournament opener in Dallas.

Iran drop star striker Azmoun before World Cup warm-ups

Iran drop star striker Azmoun before World Cup warm-ups

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has been left out of the squad for World Cup warm-ups amid reports of expulsion over alleged disloyalty, sparking controversy.

World Cup warm-up match: Bangladesh hand Sri Lanka 7-wkt loss

World Cup warm-up match: Bangladesh hand Sri Lanka 7-wkt loss

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka a crushing seven-wicket defeat in their first warm-up match of the ICC ODI World Cup, in Guwahati on Friday to make a winning start.

Kumble rested for warm-up match

Kumble rested for warm-up match

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

India won the toss and elected to bat against Victoria in their rain-delayed three-day practice match at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

India struggle in warm-up match

India struggle in warm-up match

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

The Indian team was reduced to 196 for eight on a rain-truncated second day of their three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Board XI.

Rain hampers India's warm-up match

Rain hampers India's warm-up match

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

India lost Sourav Ganguly for 59 before rain ended play early on day two of the three-day warm-up match against Victoria.

World Cup 2023: Smith, Starc star in rain-hit warm-up match

World Cup 2023: Smith, Starc star in rain-hit warm-up match

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Australia batsman Steve Smith scored a half-century before pacer Mitchell Starc bagged a hat-trick to rip through the Netherlands top order in a rain-affected warm-up game in Thiruvananthapuram

Neymar suffers minor calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Neymar suffers minor calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's camp next week ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India put on a commanding performance to beat South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

India face Aus, NZ in World Cup warm-up matches

India face Aus, NZ in World Cup warm-up matches

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

India will take on defending champions Australia and New Zealand in Bangalore and Chennai respectively in the warm-up matches of the Cricket World Cup, International Cricket Council said.

Women's T20 WC warm-up match between India-Pak washed out

Women's T20 WC warm-up match between India-Pak washed out

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Heavy downpour resulted in the match being called off

Massive blow for KKR as Harshit Rana likely to miss IPL 2026

Massive blow for KKR as Harshit Rana likely to miss IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Harshit Rana has reportedly been ruled out of IPL 2026 after undergoing knee surgery following an injury during an India warm-up match.

Vettori annoyed by lack of warm-up matches

Vettori annoyed by lack of warm-up matches

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

New Zealand have been denied warm-up matches by the weather for the second time in a row on a tour of Bangladesh in an early setback to their preparations for next year's 50 overs World Cup on the Indian subcontinent.

Watling shines as England lose warm-up match

Watling shines as England lose warm-up match

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

England's bowlers have plenty to ponder ahead of the first test after a New Zealand XI chased down a steep target for a three-wicket win in the tourists' only warm-up match in Queensland on Saturday.

Australia's Green struck on head during warm-up match

Australia's Green struck on head during warm-up match

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Green was attended to by the medical team and was able to walk off the field.

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England in Southampton on Saturday.

Dhoni to lead India in warm-up match

Dhoni to lead India in warm-up match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

With Anil Kumble opting out, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead India against the Australian Capital Territory XI in a warm-up match starting at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Thursday.

Umesh, Siraj shine on Day 2 of warm-up match

Umesh, Siraj shine on Day 2 of warm-up match

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Young opener Haseeb Hameed celebrated his Test recall with a gritty hundred but Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj's lively spell sent County Select XI packing for 220 on Day 2 of the warm-up match in Durham, on Wednesday.

Iran's football team trains in Turkey ahead of FIFA World Cup warm-ups

Iran's football team trains in Turkey ahead of FIFA World Cup warm-ups

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Iran's national football team is training in Turkey for upcoming friendlies as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, facing heightened attention due to geopolitical tensions.

McGrath misses warm-up match against Essex

McGrath misses warm-up match against Essex

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

He is confident, however, of being passed fit for the final Test.

Khawaja, Maxwell eye quality practice in warm-up match

Khawaja, Maxwell eye quality practice in warm-up match

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Australian opener Ed Cowan, middle-order batsman Usman Khawaja and IPL's million-dollar man Glenn Maxwell will be eyeing to get some batting practice in their first two-day warm-up match against the Board President's XI, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe arrive in Chennai for WCup warm-up match

Zimbabwe arrive in Chennai for WCup warm-up match

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Led by Elton Chigumbura, Zimbabwe's World Cup squad arrived in Chennai on Wednesday evening to play in a warm-up match against South Africa on Feb 12, as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

IPL 2026 Blow: Harshit Rana Out, Big Hit for KKR

IPL 2026 Blow: Harshit Rana Out, Big Hit for KKR

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders suffer a significant setback as pacer Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a ligament injury sustained during a warm-up match. The team is now evaluating replacements, with trials underway to find a suitable player before their opening match against Mumbai Indians.

T20 World Cup: Late injury drama: Siraj replaces injured Harshit Rana

T20 World Cup: Late injury drama: Siraj replaces injured Harshit Rana

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is likely to replace Harshit Rana in the T20 World Cup squad after Rana sustained an injury during a warm-up match against South Africa.

Why Dhoni is still not playing IPL 2026

Why Dhoni is still not playing IPL 2026

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has announced that MS Dhoni's return to the ongoing IPL will be further delayed due to a fresh calf injury sustained during a warm-up game.

IPL 2026: When The Going Gets Tough, Shreyas Iyer Shows His Class

IPL 2026: When The Going Gets Tough, Shreyas Iyer Shows His Class

Rediff.com2 days ago

When wickets fall and required rates climb, Shreyas Iyer rarely loses control. His ability to remain calm under pressure has become one of Punjab's biggest strengths this season.

India not to play warm-up matches ahead of T20 WC

India not to play warm-up matches ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Busy slogging it out in the Indian Premier League right now, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men will not play any warm-up matches ahead of the Twenty20 World Championships in the West Indies.

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.

PIX: Rahul hits ton in warm-up match; Rohit, Pujara fail

PIX: Rahul hits ton in warm-up match; Rohit, Pujara fail

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

KL Rahul gave a timely reminder to the Indian team management with a sublime first-class hundred against Select County XI on the opening day of the warm-up game in Durham on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo To Play Sixth World Cup At 41

Cristiano Ronaldo To Play Sixth World Cup At 41

Rediff.com6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to participate in his sixth World Cup at the age of 41, as announced by Portugal coach Roberto Martinez.

Rohit out for a duck as opener in warm-up match

Rohit out for a duck as opener in warm-up match

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Rohit Sharma's hopes of a Test comeback took a slight jolt as he was dismissed for a duck on the third and final day of the warm-up match between Board President's XI and South Africa.

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Spanish police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Spanish police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly, drawing condemnation from government and football authorities over racism in stadiums.

Thousands Rally For Iran's World Cup Team Amid Visa Concerns

Thousands Rally For Iran's World Cup Team Amid Visa Concerns

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Iran hosted a large send-off rally for its World Cup team in Tehran, despite ongoing concerns about visa issues for entry into the United States, where the team is scheduled to play its group matches.