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With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Rohit Sharma produced an elegant hundred before Kuldeep Yadav flummoxed the Pakistani batsmen as India inflicted a humiliating 89-run defeat via the Duckworth-Lewis method on their arch-rivals.

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday, August 30.

FIFA World Cup: How the teams weigh ahead of quarters

FIFA World Cup: How the teams weigh ahead of quarters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

While Africa, Asia and North America will not be represented, dashing any hope of a revolutionary breakthrough in the eventual destination of the trophy, at least one of this year's finalists will not have reached the title decider for half a century, if at all.

Dropped Kishan chats with BCCI boss Shah, sparking comeback rumours

Dropped Kishan chats with BCCI boss Shah, sparking comeback rumours

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Jay Shah was seen having a light-hearted chat with Kishan and national captain Rohit Sharma.

Move over Pant, Samson: KL Rahul tipped as India's No 1 keeper

Move over Pant, Samson: KL Rahul tipped as India's No 1 keeper

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen believes that KL Rahul is the best option to bat at number four and keep wickets for India in the next T20 World Cup.

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman.

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England pacer Jofra Archer is glad to have silenced the 'keyboard warriors' who went after him during his long rehabilitation from multiple injury setbacks.

Hockey: India enter Asia Cup final, assured World Cup berth

Hockey: India enter Asia Cup final, assured World Cup berth

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

India entered the final of the ninth Asia Cup hockey tournament beating Malaysia 2-0 in the semi-finals at the Sultan Azlan Shah stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Friday.

My most SPECIAL comeback, says Karthik

My most SPECIAL comeback, says Karthik

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Veteran Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels his latest recall to the Indian team is his 'most special comeback' of a rollercoaster international career that began way back in 2004.

'Constant scrutiny of Warner and Smith could be unsettling for Australia in World Cup'

'Constant scrutiny of Warner and Smith could be unsettling for Australia in World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Australia go into the World Cup as defending champions but this time, they don't go enter the tournament as outright favourites.

Twin India-Pak matches at 2025-26 FIH Pro League

Twin India-Pak matches at 2025-26 FIH Pro League

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Pakistan will join Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, Netherlands, and Spain in the upcoming men's season of the FIH Hockey Pro League -- the seventh edition of the competition.

'A Comeback In Sanju Style'!

'A Comeback In Sanju Style'!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

'This is not just a 100, this is an emotion.'

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Tiny Guam beat Turkmenistan 1-0 to record their first ever World Cup qualifying victory.

Hardik Pandya makes highly-awaited comeback to the field

Hardik Pandya makes highly-awaited comeback to the field

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has made his much awaited return to the field of cricket as he leads the Reliance 1 side in the DY Patil T20 tournament.

India miss archery medal due to US visa delay

India miss archery medal due to US visa delay

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The Indian women's compound archery team missed the season-opening World Cup Stage 1 event in the USA due to visa delays, resulting in a missed medal opportunity.

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

In a letter written to the global governing body, the women cricketers praised the splendid performance of the men's team in the T20 World Cup but rued that they were not getting opportunities to flourish.

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Hockey World Cup: Spirited India play out draw against Belgium

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

While Belgium dominated the first half, India did well to roar back in the second session. Belgium went into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead, but India fought back well to keep pressure on the opponents in the 2nd half.

Chahar set for comeback as CSK camp gets underway

Chahar set for comeback as CSK camp gets underway

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Fan-favourite and team skipper MS Dhoni's arrival is yet to be confirmed.

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

World champions Germany survived a late scare to see off Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Friday and claim a first victory this year, putting a five-game winless run behind them as they finalised their World Cup preparations.

World Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge out Afghanistan in low-scoring thriller

World Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge out Afghanistan in low-scoring thriller

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 34 runs in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday.

India to explore core group for Women's T20 World Cup

India to explore core group for Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

India have been doing well in the 50-over format but they have plenty to ponder about in the shortest form, having lost their previous series in New Zealand 0-3.

Struggling Sehwag still hopeful of playing in 2015 World Cup

Struggling Sehwag still hopeful of playing in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Despite a poor run in domestic cricket the dashing opener believes he is in contention for a place among India's 30 probables for next year's World Cup.

Lloyd hat-trick inspires US to third Women's World Cup title

Lloyd hat-trick inspires US to third Women's World Cup title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The American captain struck three times inside 16 minutes as the US stormed into an unexpected and unsurmountable 4-0 lead over their shell-shocked opponents.

Japan want more than just comeback victories

Japan want more than just comeback victories

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"Now I started feeling it's becoming a great World Cup. But we haven't achieved anything yet, so honestly speaking, I think everything starts from now."

'Consider pushing misfiring Rohit down the order'

'Consider pushing misfiring Rohit down the order'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma's poor run of form has not allowed Mumbai Indians to set the tone in the Indian Premier League ((IPL) so far, believes former Indian women's captain Anjum Chopra.

Satwik-Chirag stun world no.1 Goh-Nur, storm into Singapore semis

Satwik-Chirag stun world no.1 Goh-Nur, storm into Singapore semis

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Satwik and Chirag will next face third-seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia.

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'I am happy to play tennis again.'

Shooting World Cup: Jitu Rai clinches gold, Amanpreet bags silver in 50m-pistol

Shooting World Cup: Jitu Rai clinches gold, Amanpreet bags silver in 50m-pistol

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Jitu Rai, on Wednesday, continued his imperious form in the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup as he won gold in the 50m-pistol event at Karni Singh Shooting Range, in New Delhi.

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach: Manu

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach: Manu

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has affirmed that Jaspal Rana will continue to be her coach despite his recent appointment as the High Performance trainer for pistol shooters.

Clarke should hand over ODI captaincy to Smith after World Cup: Ponting

Clarke should hand over ODI captaincy to Smith after World Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Ricky Ponting said Michael Clarke should relinquish ODI captaincy after the World Cup with Steven Smith taking over the reins.

Clarke to undergo surgery on Tuesday, doubtful for World Cup

Clarke to undergo surgery on Tuesday, doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Australian cricket officials are still no closer to knowing whether Michael Clarke will be fit enough to play in next year's World Cup.

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Senior opener and first-choice vice-captain KL Rahul is expected to reclaim his place back in the Indian team along with seamer Deepak Chahar when the squad will be selected for the Asia Cup on August 8.

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan lose to Germany, Dutch win easy

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan lose to Germany, Dutch win easy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Four-time champions Pakistan produced a lion-hearted performance before going down 0-1 to Olympic bronze medallist Germany in their opening Pool D match of the 2018 Hockey World Cup.

What a great comeback from Pak, lauds Shoaib Akhtar

What a great comeback from Pak, lauds Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'No one was able to beat South Africa but Pakistan have shown they are beatable'

India maintain dominance, win Kabaddi World Cup for 3rd straight time!

India maintain dominance, win Kabaddi World Cup for 3rd straight time!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

India triumphed in the Kabaddi World Cup for a third straight time as they staged a remarkable fightback to overcome a tough Iran 38-29 in the title clash, maintaining their dominance in the sport, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

'I'm very sceptical about Bumrah's comeback'

'I'm very sceptical about Bumrah's comeback'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'I'm hoping that he will not have an injury effect on his bowling.'

Shami named in Bengal's probables, eyes domestic return

Shami named in Bengal's probables, eyes domestic return

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since IPL 2025 and is not part of India's ongoing Test tour of England, was named in Bengal's 50-member list of probables for the upcoming domestic season.

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball during a training session in England.

'India know how to win World Cups, they have a good chance'

'India know how to win World Cups, they have a good chance'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten says the 2015 tournament boils down to three games: quarters, semis and final.