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Fearless India ready to fire again in Melbourne

Fearless India ready to fire again in Melbourne

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Formidable India have their tails up as they head to the gargantuan MCG for the second T20I against Australia here on Friday, thanks to the influx of young talent and the return to form of skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Afridi to be fit for World Cup opener, says Raja

Asia Cup: Abhishek blazes, Kuldeep rewrites record books

Asia Cup: Abhishek blazes, Kuldeep rewrites record books

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The just-concluded Asia Cup was deeply saturated with off-field drama. But even amidst the bedlam, there were sparks of brilliance, emergence of new stars and tears of failure.

World Cup chit-chat: Injured Costa included in Spain's World Cup squad

World Cup chit-chat: Injured Costa included in Spain's World Cup squad

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has included Diego Costa in his final 23-man squad for the World Cup finals despite the Brazil-born forward's recent injury woes.

Here's why star gymnast Dipa will skip Doha World Cup...

Here's why star gymnast Dipa will skip Doha World Cup...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

She had an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery in Mumbai and had to skip the Asian Championships at Thailand in May last year.

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

At the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground, Shardul won the toss and used the early morning nip to good effect to reduce Chattisgarh to 10 for 4 inside first five overs.

Misbah will lead Pakistan in World Cup: PCB

Misbah will lead Pakistan in World Cup: PCB

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar Khan has made it clear Misbah-ul-Haq will lead Pakistan in the World Cup 2015.

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The franchises spent a total of Rs 204.45 crore on 77 players, to complete their squads for IPL 2026. However some big names went shockingly unsold...

Italy sounds World Cup warning

Italy sounds World Cup warning

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

The Azzurri beat 2006 World Cup hosts Germany 4-1. Argentina, France and Sweden also suffered shock defeats

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill was rewarded with the captaincy of the Indian ODI team for the upcoming tour of Australia, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

After being sidelined with an injury since the Paris Games, accomplished boxer Nikhat Zareen is now determined to make a strong comeback and aims to be competition-ready by May.

PIX: Germany qualify for 2022 World Cup; Croatia draw

PIX: Germany qualify for 2022 World Cup; Croatia draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Monday.

Australia's World Cup in jeopardy: Can they bounce back?

Australia's World Cup in jeopardy: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Pat Cummins said Australia are fired up to perform against teams that they have done well against in the recent past.

Bangladesh opener Tamim rules out playing in T20 World Cup

Bangladesh opener Tamim rules out playing in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal ruled himself out of contention for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, saying Wednesday other players were more deserving of a place in the squad.

Football Friendlies: England rout Wales; Denmark batter Belarus

Football Friendlies: England rout Wales; Denmark batter Belarus

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

England racked up an eighth successive victory against Wales with a 3-0 cruise in an international friendly at Wembley on Thursday.

World Cup chit chat: Italy's Montolivo ruled out after injury

World Cup chit chat: Italy's Montolivo ruled out after injury

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

Italy suffered a serious blow ahead of next month's World Cup when midfielder Riccardo Montolivo broke his leg during a warm-up game against Ireland at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

There is only ever one aim for India in World Cups, to win, and T20 World Cup 2022 is no different.

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

A look at how India's players fared at the T20 World Cup.

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Recuperating from an elbow injury, star Australia batsman Steve Smith says Test cricket remains his top priority and he is ready to skip the T20 World Cup to be in the best shape for the Ashes series against England.

Ganguly's warning to Team India before World Cup...

Ganguly's warning to Team India before World Cup...

Rediff.com13 May 2019

India will miss Pant in World Cup, said Ganguly

Will Afridi be fit to face India in T20 World Cup?

Will Afridi be fit to face India in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The 22-year-old Afridi will join the national team in Australia on Saturday after completing his rehabilitation programme for a knee injury under the supervision of the PCB Medical Advisory Committee.

Shami slams selectors: 'I don't need to create controversy'

Shami slams selectors: 'I don't need to create controversy'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'I have said this before... Selection is not in my hands. If there is a fitness issue, I shouldn't be here playing for Bengal.'

World Cup winner Rapinoe, WNBA champ Bird engaged

World Cup winner Rapinoe, WNBA champ Bird engaged

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Two-time soccer World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and 11-time WNBA All-Star Sue Bird are getting hitched.

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Getting used to the 'unique' pace and bounce in Australia will be the Indian team's primary objective at the preparatory camp in Perth ahead of the T20 World Cup, says head coach Rahul Dravid.

Despite injury, Healy's spirit unmatched in crutches

Despite injury, Healy's spirit unmatched in crutches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Alyssa Healy arrived at the ground on crutches ahead of the team's final Group A clash against India on Sunday.

World Cup: New Zealand remain unbeaten with win over Bangladesh

World Cup: New Zealand remain unbeaten with win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Bangladesh scored 245 for nine against New Zealand in their ICC Men's ODI World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

'Swing and nip...' Kohli poked before Adelaide ODI

'Swing and nip...' Kohli poked before Adelaide ODI

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Australia batter Matthew Short believes his team's pacers will continue to exploit Virat Kohli's recent weakness outside off stump when India face Australia in the second ODI, in Adelaide, on Thursday.

Injured SV Sunil in serious doubt for hockey World Cup

Injured SV Sunil in serious doubt for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I am still hopeful because a week has already passed and recovery from the LCL injury generally takes four weeks. Let's see what happens'

PIX: Healy stars as Australia rout England in women's World Cup final

PIX: Healy stars as Australia rout England in women's World Cup final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Opener Alyssa Healy bludgeoned England's bowlers in a furious 170 as Australia set a mammoth victory target of 357 in the Women's World Cup final in Christchurch on Sunday.

Stokes Chases Ashes History Down Under

Stokes Chases Ashes History Down Under

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Only three England captains have secured the urn in Australia in the last 50 years, with Andrew Strauss the last in 2010/11.

Injured Morgan doubtful for World Cup

Injured Morgan doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

England suffered another injury blow ahead of the World Cup after explosive batsman Eoin Morgan joined the growing list of casualties with broken left middle finger.

PIX: Hardik stars as India whip South Africa to win T20I series

PIX: Hardik stars as India whip South Africa to win T20I series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Images from the fifth T20 International between India and South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Blow for Jyothi Yarraji's World Championships hopes

Blow for Jyothi Yarraji's World Championships hopes

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

National record holder 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has suffered a knee injury during training in a big blow to her World Championships hopes.

BEST images from FIFA World Cup

BEST images from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The best eight images from the tournament.

Hussey likely to miss World Cup

Hussey likely to miss World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Australian batsman Michael Hussey is almost certain to miss the 2011 World Cup after undergoing surgery on Tuesday to repair a serious hamstring injury.

Aakash Chopra predicts India's Playing XI for Perth ODI

Aakash Chopra predicts India's Playing XI for Perth ODI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Kuldeep was instrumental to India's success at the Asia Cup, topping the wicket-taking chart with 17 wickets. Chopra explained the rationale behind dropping the left-arm wrist spinner, attributing it to batting depth.

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Aus ODIs: Bumrah, Gill workload to be discussed, battle between Jaiswal and Abhishek

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The injury-prone Bumrah played the first, third and fourth Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, skipping two matches with Mohammed Siraj leading the pace-bowling attack.