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We can't wait to face India in the WC final: Cummins

We can't wait to face India in the WC final: Cummins

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

A nerve-wracking semifinal win under their belt, Australia cannot wait for the World Cup summit clash against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday, said captain Pat Cummins.

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf to attend ICC meeting, watch WC final

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf to attend ICC meeting, watch WC final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Pakistan Cricket Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has landed in India to attend the ICC Executive Board meeting to be held in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

UAE take one for the road as they exit the T20 WC

UAE take one for the road as they exit the T20 WC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Namibia needed 20 runs from the last two overs, but Zahoor Khan came up with a perfect penultimate over and conceded just six runs, cleverly mixing up his deliveries and bowling with cross-seam.

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Pakistan needs to win all its matches and expect Australia to falter in at least two of their remaining four games.

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Spanish Government mistakenly honoured celebrity Ivana Icardi, sister of Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi, instead of Women's World Cup winning captain Ivana Andres, with the country's Royal Order of Sports Merit, Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) confirmed on Wednesday.

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In Group B matches in Margao, Germany beat Nigeria 2-1 and Chile beat New Zealand 3-1.

How Bumrah's break might skyrocket his WC performance

How Bumrah's break might skyrocket his WC performance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Glenn McGrath says layoff will help Jasprit Bumrah return fresh to international cricket

Hardik's sharp retort when asked about India's T20 WC debacle

Hardik's sharp retort when asked about India's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'When you don't do well, people will have their opinion, which we respect'

WC Warm-up: Kiwis outshine Pak as Ravindra, Williamson shine

WC Warm-up: Kiwis outshine Pak as Ravindra, Williamson shine

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Kane Williamson showed his class in his first competitive outing in six months while Rachin Ravindra sizzled at the top of the order as New Zealand gunned down a 346-run target in their opening World Cup warm-up game against Pakistan

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India coach Rahul Dravid hopes to have his full-strength squad in time for the World Cup starting next week.

ICC WC: Pakistan captain Babar has a message for his batters

ICC WC: Pakistan captain Babar has a message for his batters

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'First 34 overs in the field cost us. We dropped Warner and such batters ensure they cash in'

ICC WC: Centurions Warner, Marsh smash slew of records against Pakistan

ICC WC: Centurions Warner, Marsh smash slew of records against Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The duo, became only the fourth opening pair to notch centuries in a World Cup match. First, Warner got to the three-figure mar with a nudge for a single and then, Marsh reached his hundred to celebrate his 32nd birthday in the best possible manner and broke a number of records en route...

ICC WC: Kohli hits hundred No 48 as India crush Bangladesh

ICC WC: Kohli hits hundred No 48 as India crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Skipper Rohit Sharma led India's rapid reply and Virat Kohli ended with an unbeaten 103, hitting a six to reach his hundred and secure India's win with 51 balls to spare.

ICC WC: Rohit Sharma is pleased as punch and here's why...

ICC WC: Rohit Sharma is pleased as punch and here's why...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The skipper was happy how the bowling unit despite Hardik Pandya's ankle injury pulled things back in the middle overs after a rollicking opening stand of 93 between Litton Das (66) and Tanzid Hasan (51).

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistan's first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup will be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad for security reasons.

T20 WC PIX: India survive Bangladesh scare

T20 WC PIX: India survive Bangladesh scare

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between India and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Wednesday.

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan.

India's top 3 in the T20 World Cup should be Rohit, Kohli and...: Lara

India's top 3 in the T20 World Cup should be Rohit, Kohli and...: Lara

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Legendary Brian Lara asserted that Virat Kohli's value transcends cold numbers, and the West Indian virtuoso has little doubt that the star batter should be a part of India's T20 World Cup squad.

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.

Indo-Pak WC tie: Tickets sold out, but where's the buzz?

Indo-Pak WC tie: Tickets sold out, but where's the buzz?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Travelling from airport to Navrangpura, at the heart of the city and then to Motera at the other corner, not for once did it feel like there is a marquee cricket match being hosted in the city, tickets of which are already sold out.

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.

ICC WC: Rain likely to disrupt India-Pak match in Ahmedabad

ICC WC: Rain likely to disrupt India-Pak match in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

She added that light rains are also expected in Banaskantha and Sabarkantha districts on October 16, adding that the possibility of light rains at a few places in Ahmedabad cannot be ruled out for that day also.

WC PIX: Rohit, Bumrah help India rout Afghanistan by 8 wickets

WC PIX: Rohit, Bumrah help India rout Afghanistan by 8 wickets

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from the ICC World Cup match between India and Afghanistan played in New Delhi on Wednesday.

ICC WC: Records tumble in Hyderabad as Pakistan script historic win

ICC WC: Records tumble in Hyderabad as Pakistan script historic win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A slew of records were broken as Pakistan recorded a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka after chasing down a mammoth 345 in their ICC World Cup match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.

FIFA women's WC: Japan, US score easy wins

FIFA women's WC: Japan, US score easy wins

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Record run fest in Delhi as Markram smashes fastest WC ton

Record run fest in Delhi as Markram smashes fastest WC ton

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Australia's 417-6 against Afghanistan in Perth in 2015 was the previous highest total in the men's World Cup.

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Saturday.

WC PHOTOS: NZ batters put on an exhibition in England mauling

WC PHOTOS: NZ batters put on an exhibition in England mauling

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed rapid unbeaten centuries to set up New Zealand's successful pursuit of a 283-run victory target, which came with 13.4 overs to spare.

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.

Cummins aims for India ODIs return; WC hopes alive

Cummins aims for India ODIs return; WC hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Cummins, who fractured his wrist during the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval (July 27-31), has been advised rest for six weeks.

England coach bets on Stokes, Archer availability for WC

England coach bets on Stokes, Archer availability for WC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'There has not been a clear direction on what he's going to do yet, but we are still hopeful. I've always said his bowling would be a bonus, but just look at what he brings with the bat, even in the field.'

David Miller picks ideal batting position for T20 World Cup

David Miller picks ideal batting position for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South Africa batter David Miller picked his preferred spot in the Proteas T20 World Cup setup as well as what they need to do as a team in order to enjoy a successful tournament.

Youngsters' T20 WC dreams hang in the balance with just 5 games to go

Youngsters' T20 WC dreams hang in the balance with just 5 games to go

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

In the current scenario, form in the IPL will carry a lot of weight for selection in the Indian team bound for USA and Caribbean.

WC: Pakistan leave out injured Zaman, fever-hit Agha for Australia game

WC: Pakistan leave out injured Zaman, fever-hit Agha for Australia game

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Abdullah Shafique, who has replaced Zaman as opener, made 113 against Sri Lanka and 20 against India.

Ganguly wants an India-Pakistan WC semi-final

Ganguly wants an India-Pakistan WC semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Ganguly, who turned 51 on Saturday, named five teams that could be in contention for a semi-final spot at the World Cup in India later this year.

India would've won WC if final was played in Kolkata or Mumbai: Mamata

India would've won WC if final was played in Kolkata or Mumbai: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

India would have won the cricket World Cup if the final match was played in Kolkata or Mumbai, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed on Thursday.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

Former Pak players hail India's WC run: 'Their cricket is in a good place'

Former Pak players hail India's WC run: 'Their cricket is in a good place'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Pakistan cricket fraternity showered the Indian team with praise for their incredible run to the final of the ODI World Cup, with the legendary Wasim Akram saying their cricket "is in a good place" despite the loss to Australia in the title clash.