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Want to carry my form into World Cup, says Shami

Want to carry my form into World Cup, says Shami

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Shami said that he has been continuously working on his fitness.

SHOCKING! Indian archers miss World Cup after flight delay

SHOCKING! Indian archers miss World Cup after flight delay

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The senior recurve and compound teams could not board the flight to Medellin in Colombia and were forced to pull out of the season-opening stage one of the World Cup beginning on Monday.

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The move comes after the 33-year-old was snubbed by the Indian team management, who preferred Mayank Agarwal as replacement for an injured Vijay Shankar in the World Cup squad.

Hardik Shares Peek of Rehab Journey

Hardik Shares Peek of Rehab Journey

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Hardik Pandya shared a glimpse of his gym session, describing it as a 'Work in progress'.

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Leading the celebrations was cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who praised RCB's long-awaited victory with a touch of poetic symmetry.

'Our journey starts now'

'Our journey starts now'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Captain Rashid Khan echoed Gulbadin's raw emotion.

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Having battled a COVID-19 outbreak in their camp, which nearly derailed their campaign, India beat England by four wickets in the final of this edition on Saturday to extend their dominance in the age-group showpiece.

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'This game against Tottenham will be important for us... to be (around) the top of the league.'

Moody takes aim at 2007 World Cup

Moody takes aim at 2007 World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2005

The new Sri Lankan coach has set his sights on winning the next World Cup and a top three ranking in Test cricket.

'You don't have to win every series to win the World Cup'

'You don't have to win every series to win the World Cup'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan on Monday said the three-match ODI series against India is a perfect opportunity for the fringe players to push their case for the T20 World Cup as 50-over format also throws situations similar to T20 cricket.

How Vijay Shankar is preparing for the World Cup

How Vijay Shankar is preparing for the World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Shankar believes how he prepares will be the key factor going into the tournament.

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Sachin: World Cup will be coming to India

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'Good performance in any format is good because it is confidence.' 'The striking of the ball, when it hits the bat and creates that sound that to me is confidence.' 'So, that sound will give a lot of confidence and I feel if you are confident in any format that is what matters.'

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from captaincy when neither age nor performance has dimmed his brilliance?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Dhawan confident of good showing at World Cup

Dhawan confident of good showing at World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The India opener has always performed well in marquee events and is confident that he would be able to replicate his stellar show at the 2019 World Cup.

Umesh Yadav likens WTC final to World Cup

Umesh Yadav likens WTC final to World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Umesh Yadav says he would like to win the World Test Championship final which is equal to winning the World Cup.

Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach

Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Rajasthan Royals announced the departure of Rahul Dravid as the head coach ahead of IPL 2026 next year.

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Stimac was part of the Croatia team that sensationally reached the semi-finals of the World Cup at the first attempt in 1998 and he is looking to his India squad to similarly buck the odds in Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Since India last played a bilateral series against Australia in their home territory just before the ODI World Cup in 2023, 'Ro-Ko' have been sensational.

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.

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...

Kolkata marks hockey centenary with India's largest stadium

Kolkata marks hockey centenary with India's largest stadium

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Beighton Cup to throw open '22,000-seat' hockey stadium in Salt Lake.

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Iran's unbeaten streak in the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup came to a grinding halt after they were stunned by minnows Polland 25-41 in their league clash at the TransStadia in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Their skills are impressive on the field, and their looks easy on the eyes.

'83 heroes relive World Cup win at Lord's

'83 heroes relive World Cup win at Lord's

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

It was a journey down the memory lane as India's 1983 World Cup heroes relived the historic occasion by walking down the pitch and then victorious captain Kapil Dev opening a champagne bottle from the hallowed balcony of the Lord's pavilion on Wednesday, as he did exactly 25 years ago. Later at a dinner hosted in honour of the 15 men who had created history, Pawar, along with liquor baron Vijay Mallya, presented a replica of the Prudential Cup to each one of them.

Where in the world is Yashasvi Jaiswal running?

Where in the world is Yashasvi Jaiswal running?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal is making sure his place on the Asia Cup reserves list won't slow him down.

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

With no ODI series in Australia in the next two years, it is impossible to think that the legendary duo will again be seen Down Under in India blues.

Meet Messi's Ultimate Superfans In India!

Meet Messi's Ultimate Superfans In India!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Ichhapur tea-seller Shib Shankar Patra is one of two diehard fans handpicked for a special meet-and-greet with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

Now, get all U-17 World Cup updates on FIFA's Hindi Twitter handle

Now, get all U-17 World Cup updates on FIFA's Hindi Twitter handle

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The U-17 World Cup, the first-ever FIFA competition to be hosted by India, launched the Twitter handle -- @FIFAHindi to cater to football fans in the most widely spoken language in the country.

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Rediff.com9 May 2025

South Africa will co-host the next 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027 along with Zimbabwe and Namibia.

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The 'Hitman' turns 38! As Rohit Sharma celebrates his birthday, the cricketing world unites to salute a legend

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest bowling all-rounders, turned 39 on Wednesday

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

Sumit Nagal, Yuki return to Davis Cup squad

Sumit Nagal, Yuki return to Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India will travel to the city of Biel for the World Group I first-round tie, which will be played on indoor courts from September 12.

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

England entered their first World Cup final since 1992 after decimating five-time champions Australia by eight wickets, riding on a fearless knock of 85 from Jason Roy on Thursday.

Who will win the Women's World Cup final?

Who will win the Women's World Cup final?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Japan, US have revenge on their minds.

Team spirit can carry Belgium to World Cup final - Martinez

Team spirit can carry Belgium to World Cup final - Martinez

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Martinez's team face the 1998 World Cup winners in St Petersburg on Tuesday for a place in the final

Cartwheeling Hassan an unlikely star of the World Cup

Cartwheeling Hassan an unlikely star of the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

With his face covered in warpaint and his hair kept in place by a bandana in the Afghan flag colours, fast bowler Hamid Hassan has emerged as one of the cult figures of the World Cup.