News for 'world cup comeback'

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.

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.

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Shami, who was one of the architects of India's stupendous World Cup campaign with 24 wickets, played through pain as he had problems with his landing but didn't let it affect his performance.

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

India, England players arrive in Kolkata for first T20I

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Beginning with the Eden T20I, the two teams will fight it out in a full white ball series, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will serve as a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The former South Africa captain said the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games is a big push to attract more countries to the game and it is a big chance for cricket to challenge football in terms of global sports.

Uber Cup: Chaliha stuns Li as India rout Canada in opener

Uber Cup: Chaliha stuns Li as India rout Canada in opener

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Ashmita Chaliha produced an inspired show to stun higher-ranked Michelle Li as the India scored a clinical 4-1 victory over Canada to make a positive start in the Uber Cup tournament in Chengdu, China, on Saturday.

'Australia tour will be a good preparation before the World Cup'

'Australia tour will be a good preparation before the World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Gearing up for the pace test that awaits India in Australia come December, batsman Rohit Sharma said the likes of Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle would be a tough challenge to deal with but the Indians are no longer intimidated by bouncy tracks Down Under.

Brilliant Bumrah shuts up Doubting Thomases

Brilliant Bumrah shuts up Doubting Thomases

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'I try to solve the problem that is there in front of me. I know it's a cliched answer...but I was trying to focus on what is the best option over here on a wicket like this.'

India eyes Asian Games success with Dhawan as captain

India eyes Asian Games success with Dhawan as captain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

There are indications that Shikhar Dhawan may make a comeback as the captain of the India 'B' team at the Asian Games

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Chakravarthy's new-found success is all thanks to...

Chakravarthy's new-found success is all thanks to...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Despite doing well in the IPL and domestic cricket over the past two seasons, Varun did not get a recall to the Indian team and that only made him hungrier.

How Chahar made a successful comeback...

How Chahar made a successful comeback...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Deepak Chahar, after a successful return to international cricket, believes he has picked up from where he had left when he sustained a career-threatening hamstring injury.

Babar reveals his 3 favourite batters: Guess who tops the list

Babar reveals his 3 favourite batters: Guess who tops the list

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam picks Kohli, Rohit, and Williamson as his favourite batters

Can CSK Defy Odds and Still Make the Playoffs?

Can CSK Defy Odds and Still Make the Playoffs?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 campaign looks set for a bitter and heartbreaking end.

Abhishek Verma strikes gold, adds to India's WC tally

Abhishek Verma strikes gold, adds to India's WC tally

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Abhishek Verma added a gold medal to India's tally by clinching the top prize in the men's compound individual final

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The past few weeks in England will be remembered as much for Kohli's skilled conquest of his English demons as they will be for his dreadful reading of pitches, curious selection choices, sporadic tactical lapses, and overall inability to help his side cross the finish line,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

Greater the setback, stronger the comeback: Shreyas Iyer

Greater the setback, stronger the comeback: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Shreyas Iyer is confident of making a strong comeback after the injury.

'Can't keep everyone happy, have to focus on needs of team'

'Can't keep everyone happy, have to focus on needs of team'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'I had not played for one year, so I discussed ideas with Rahul bhai. Although I was watching the games, I was not playing. I got an understanding of a few things, so we wanted to implement them and also do something different.'

'You will inspire the people of India': PM to Pant

'You will inspire the people of India': PM to Pant

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called up Rishabh Pant's mother when the star wicketkeeper-batter was recuperating from his injuries after a car crash and had told doctors to treat him abroad if required.

Can Arshdeep and Siraj pass the acid test in Americas?

Can Arshdeep and Siraj pass the acid test in Americas?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad suggest that the Indian selectors are expecting slow turners in the Americas but have they missed a trick by picking only three pacers in the final 15?

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Curran hasn't played for England since he featured in a white-ball series against the West Indies in November last year and was recently overlooked for the side's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

Third T20I washed out, denies game time to young talent

Third T20I washed out, denies game time to young talent

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The third and final T20 International between India and Ireland here on Wednesday was washed out without a ball being bowled.

'Rohit said I can win games'

'Rohit said I can win games'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Rohit told me to be positive, keep playing this way as you can.'

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

They can make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June if they fare well in IPL 2024.

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

If one checks Kuldeep's stats, he has felt more empowered across formats whenever Rohit has been the captain.

LSG aim to bounce back vs struggling MI

LSG aim to bounce back vs struggling MI

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants will fancy their chances against a struggling Mumbai Indians bowling unit.

Golden run in domestic cricket boosts Tiwary's World Cup hopes

Golden run in domestic cricket boosts Tiwary's World Cup hopes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

He has been in and out of the team for some time now but Manoj Tiwary is hopeful that his consistent performances in domestic cricket will help him get a longer rope with the Indian team.

Germany stun Belgium for third hockey Word Cup crown

Germany stun Belgium for third hockey Word Cup crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Germany ended Belgium's dominance in global hockey in the last five years after yet another stunning comeback from two-goal deficit to beat the defending champions in the penalty shoot-out to win the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup for a third time, in Bhubaneswar, on Sunday.

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It is understood that the selectors are looking to bring more variations into the pace attack and hence a left-arm seam and swing bowler could be added to the bouquet of pacers vying for a Test cap.

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'...there is every possibility that Shreyas will travel for the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka. The last ODI that India played was in South Africa and he scored a half-century (52). He had 500 plus runs (530) in the World Cup and averages just around 50. Can you drop him?'

Karthik has presented strong case for India comeback: Kohli

Karthik has presented strong case for India comeback: Kohli

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Virat Kohli feels his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Dinesh Karthik has made a strong case for another India comeback with his stellar run in IPL 2022.

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir says if the Indian Premier League this year, it will be difficult for former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team. Dhoni last played for India in the ICC ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in July last year.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

What Are Kohli, Gambhir Grinning About?

What Are Kohli, Gambhir Grinning About?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Here we are putting an end to all the masala and spice.'

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Both skipper Rohit and main batter Kohli will play in the upcoming series so that Gambhir can tactically think about the combinations.

Recuperating Archer cautious about comeback

Recuperating Archer cautious about comeback

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'If I do end up with another stress fracture, I may have a different view on things as regards to my future. But for the moment, I'm still only 26 and I think my best years as a Test cricketer are ahead of me.'

Warne's death felt personal for Kuldeep Yadav

Warne's death felt personal for Kuldeep Yadav

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Kuldeep, who has had an excellent couple of years since making his comeback from the knee injury, also visited the Cricket Australia (CA) headquarters and had an online interaction CEO Nick Hockley.

Commentary on back burner as Karthik eyes India comeback

Commentary on back burner as Karthik eyes India comeback

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'I've done commentary only once and that was post IPL when I had two months break. I've realised that I enjoy it. But it's not something that I'm in any way pursuing for the next three years in a serious manner.'

Suryakumar Yadav undergoes surgery

Suryakumar Yadav undergoes surgery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

India batter Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday said he has undergone a surgery after suffering from sports hernia.

Disappointed at missing England tour, Zaheer eyes CLT20 comeback

Disappointed at missing England tour, Zaheer eyes CLT20 comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Veteran pacer Zaheer Khan is eyeing a comeback to competitive cricket for Mumbai Indians during Champions League T20 in early October. However, he was non-commital about his chances of making it to the World Cup squad in 2015.