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Lyon ready to spin for Australia in World Cup if required

Lyon ready to spin for Australia in World Cup if required

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Nathan Lyon has offered his services to Australia for the ongoing World Cup in India, declaring he has recovered from a calf injury and is available for selection if required.

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Soured political relations between India and Pakistan have complicated matters

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Stuttgart stumble to 1-1 against Union, miss out on top three

T20 World Cup: Australia set to include IPL star McGurk as reserve

T20 World Cup: Australia set to include IPL star McGurk as reserve

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk set the IPL alight with his smashing performance with the bat for Delhi Capitals, hitting 330 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 234.

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill misses Sikkim clash due to food poisoning

Shafali blasts 34-ball 69 as India rout Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I

Shafali blasts 34-ball 69 as India rout Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Opener Shafali Verma smashed a quickfire half-century as India women thrashed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second T20 International in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Junaid ruled out of World Cup

Pakistan's Junaid ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Junaid Khan as he has been ruled out of the World Cup after failing a fitness test.

World Cup PIX: Dominant Australia thrash SL for first win!

World Cup PIX: Dominant Australia thrash SL for first win!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Ekana Sports City Stadium in Lucknow.

No surprises! Pat Cummins to lead SRH in IPL 2026

No surprises! Pat Cummins to lead SRH in IPL 2026

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Australia pace spearhead Cummins to lead SRH for 3rd consecutive season in IPL

Don't expect too many high-scoring games in T20 World Cup: Miller

Don't expect too many high-scoring games in T20 World Cup: Miller

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

South Africa and Gujarat Titans' middle-order batter David Miller doesn't expect too many high-scoring matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas as he feels the pitches there will be on the slower side.

World Cup 2023: Kiwis down Proteas in rain-hit warm-up match

World Cup 2023: Kiwis down Proteas in rain-hit warm-up match

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Devon Conway scored a half-century to guide New Zealand to a seven-run victory over South Africa in a rain-affected World Cup warm-up game on Monday.

India focus at Jr WC: Respect opponents, execute plans

India focus at Jr WC: Respect opponents, execute plans

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Sreejesh accepted that there are a few grey areas which came to light during the recent runners-up finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia.

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Recovering New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returned to the net on Tuesday to face throwdowns keeping alive his faint hopes of playing the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been named in their Twenty20 International squad for the five-match series against India next month, the first time he will have played for the side since the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The former pacer believes that the Indian team is in possession of a "good squad" but the support from the fan base will also play a crucial role in their journey.

Mike Hussey, Hauritz ruled out of World Cup

Mike Hussey, Hauritz ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Batsman Mike Hussey and spin bowler Nathan Hauritz have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury and will be replaced by Callum Ferguson and Jason Krejza respectively, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

Smicer ruled out of World Cup

Smicer ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The Czech midfielder has been ruled out of the World Cup finals due to a leg injury.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.

K L Rahul Ends India's Epic Toss Jinx!

K L Rahul Ends India's Epic Toss Jinx!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Captain K L Rahul broke India's infamous toss jinx on Saturday as the hosts won the coin flip for the first time in 21 ODIs.

Darwin ruled out of World Cup

Darwin ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

Slovakia midfielder Karhan ruled out of World Cup

Slovakia midfielder Karhan ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Slovakia midfielder Miroslav Karhan was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday after failing to recover from a hamstring problem, local news agency SITA reported.

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for the ODI World Cup.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series with a left side strain.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

World Cup: Bowling a worry for Pakistan ahead of India match

World Cup: Bowling a worry for Pakistan ahead of India match

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Pakistan have won their first two World Cup matches but the lack of depth in the bowling is a concern

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will appeal what it says is FIFA's decision to force Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier, which was cancelled after five minutes due to a breach of COVID-19 quarantine rules.

Pakistan's Hafeez ruled out of World Cup through injury

Pakistan's Hafeez ruled out of World Cup through injury

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf muscle injury, an official of the country's cricket board told Reuters on Sunday.

How India Plays Cricket

How India Plays Cricket

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.

Tendulkar welcomes Super Over rule change for World Cups

Tendulkar welcomes Super Over rule change for World Cups

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar welcomed the ICC's decision to stop boundary count as a way of deciding knockout games in global tournaments like the World Cup.

Last-gasp double keeps Iran in World Cup after Wales thriller

Last-gasp double keeps Iran in World Cup after Wales thriller

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group B match between Wales and Iran on Friday.

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Red rules at the World Cup

Red rules at the World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Format-change for U19 men's World Cup

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

In absence of Pooja, RCB handed the responsibility of bowling to new recruits -- England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy and de Klerk as they managed to keep the opponents to 154-6.