News for 'world cup friendlies'

Germany keeper Neuer retires from internationals at 38

Germany keeper Neuer retires from internationals at 38

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Manuel Neuer announced his retirement from internationals on Wednesday after playing 124 times for his country since 2009.

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

India will not face arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stages with both teams placed in separate groups.

India-Pak players' on-field friendship irks Moin

India-Pak players' on-field friendship irks Moin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The 53-year-old said he had immense respect for some of the Indian players of his generation but never showed it on the field.

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.

'What A Messy Selection!'

'What A Messy Selection!'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Five spinners, Siraj ignored for Rana, and Jaiswal dropped. Brain-faded captain and coach combo!'

Figure out Australia's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Figure out Australia's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Penpix of the Australia squad that will play the cricket World Cup final against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

'We are ready to perform'

'We are ready to perform'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India, who made it to two successive Asian Cups for the first time in 2023, are aiming to extend the streak. Hong Kong also qualified for the previous tournament, but with only one available berth, either side is bound to miss out.

Sports Shorts: Dani Alves blames media for Brazil's World Cup debacle

Sports Shorts: Dani Alves blames media for Brazil's World Cup debacle

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Dani Alves has blamed the media for Brazil's unsuccessful World Cup campaign but conceded that the team did not prepare properly ahead of the humiliating 7-1 defeat by Germany in the semi-final.

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

He listens to everyone's advice. Even a junior player can tell him (what to do), says Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer has overcome perceptions about his batting abilities and a difficult period in his career to establish himself as a key player in India's ODI team.

'It's exciting, not intimidating to play against India's superstars'

'It's exciting, not intimidating to play against India's superstars'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

USA batter Aaron Jones said playing against Indian superstars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup will be exciting and not intimidating.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Johnson, a two-Test veteran for India, passed away tragically on Thursday.

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

AFC Asia Cup: Can India stand tall against Aus, Uzbekistan?

AFC Asia Cup: Can India stand tall against Aus, Uzbekistan?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Asian Cup rivals Australia, Uzbekistan notches above us but can test against them: Chhetri

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut. His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket.

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Kerala government announced on Wednesday that the Argentina national football team, led by legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international friendly match, which Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed as a tribute to state people's passion for soccer.

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Siraj's economical spell of 1-13 in just three overs wasn't his only contribution. His fielding brilliance led to a crucial dismissal in the 16th over, putting Ireland under pressure.

USA skipper Patel says win over Pak 'not a fluke'

USA skipper Patel says win over Pak 'not a fluke'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Keeping emotions in check, focus on India: USA skipper Monank after stunning Pakistan

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the lack of quality strikers in Indian football.

History repeating? India win toss; eye T20 WC trophy

History repeating? India win toss; eye T20 WC trophy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Here's why history seems to be favouring India in T20 World Cup final

'Run feast for India if Shamsi bowls in T20 WC final'

'Run feast for India if Shamsi bowls in T20 WC final'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Robin Uthappa believes Tabraiz Shamsi, a left-arm chinaman bowler, could be a liability on the batting-friendly Barbados pitch.

Will all-rounders make an impact in the 2015 World Cup?

Will all-rounders make an impact in the 2015 World Cup?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Corey Anderson has claimed that the all-rounders are a massive part of a squad

'There Was Fear While Running'

'There Was Fear While Running'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'

Tilak Varma's golden moment!

Tilak Varma's golden moment!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav to announce the winner, and Yadav playfully approached Samson with a handshake before unexpectedly declaring Tilak Varma the winner.

Sixes galore in Bridgetown; Russell matches Bravo record

Sixes galore in Bridgetown; Russell matches Bravo record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

On a batting-friendly surface, West Indies produced a clinical bowling spell to restrict the USA to 128.

Biography traces Dhoni's life from TC to World Cup-winning captain

Biography traces Dhoni's life from TC to World Cup-winning captain

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's image of holding the World Cup trophy at Wankhede has been immortalised in cricketing folklore but not many know that Indian cricket's poster boy was once a ticket collector at the Kharagpur railway station.

Mondal to lead India against Oman in World Cup qualifier

Mondal to lead India against Oman in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

An acid test awaits the Indian football team as they host higher-ranked Oman in the second round opening match of the AFC qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Sai Sudharsan upstaged some of the world's top batters as he topped the run scoring charts, while Prasidh Krishna was the most successful bowler of the season.

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale died of a cardiac arrest in New York after attending the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday.

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Barcelona have appointed former German national team and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick as head coach on a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Up against the 91st-ranked Bahrain, Stimac's side, which is currently placed at 104 in the FIFA rankings, found the going tough from the word go and, had it not been for a fine save by skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Indians would have trailed by a bigger margin at half time.

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The Pat Cummins-led side is in the midst of an intense battle between multiple teams who are bidding for spots in the final four, with Rajasthan Royals (16 points), Kolkata Knight Riders (14 points) and Lucknow Super Giants (12 points) placed above SRH.