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PHOTOS: Elliott's six powers Kiwis to maiden World Cup final

PHOTOS: Elliott's six powers Kiwis to maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

South Africa set New Zealand a daunting target of 298 runs in 43 overs.

Sports Shorts: Spain keeper Valdes to miss World Cup, out for seven months

Sports Shorts: Spain keeper Valdes to miss World Cup, out for seven months

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Spain goalkeeper Victor Valdes will miss the World Cup after being ruled out of action for seven months following knee surgery.

World Cup PIX: New Zealand crush Afghanistan for third straight win

World Cup PIX: New Zealand crush Afghanistan for third straight win

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Neesham, a batting all-rounder, rocked the Afghanistan innings by his incisive bowling and in the process returned with his career-best figures of 5/31 from his 10 overs. His earlier best was 4/42.

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Science fiction buffs buckle up, catch all the space-themed action on OTT this week.

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan'.

Was Kohli responsible for ending Yuvraj's career?

Was Kohli responsible for ending Yuvraj's career?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Yuvraj then made a remarkable recovery to fight his way back into the Indian team and also scored a hundred against England in an ODI, but after a quiet outing in the Champions Trophy in 2017, he was ignored and decided to retire from the game in 2019.

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni picked Jasprit Bumrah as his favourite bowler, but the multiple World Cup-winning former Indian skipper refrained from selecting between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as batsman of his choice

Sweden, Germany enter women's Euro knock-outs

Sweden, Germany enter women's Euro knock-outs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Germany and Sweden occupy the top two spots in Group C on six points and meet in Zurich on Saturday to decide who will win the group after Sweden's aerial bombardment from the wings proved too much for the Polish defence.

'Rohit and Virat's form will be crucial to India's World Cup chances'

'Rohit and Virat's form will be crucial to India's World Cup chances'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

India's premier fast bowler Zaheer Khan feels that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's form will be key to India' title defence as they get ready to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup in less than a week's time.

Samson, Dube, Jaiswal to miss first two Zimbabwe T20Is

Samson, Dube, Jaiswal to miss first two Zimbabwe T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The three players will travel back home to India with the rest of the T20 World Cup winning squad.

'Gambhir, What You Doing Isn't Right'

'Gambhir, What You Doing Isn't Right'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'You are creating insecurity, which, at some stage, will come back and hurt you.'

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'The Asian Chess Championship will give great exposure for young chess players. But the AICF is curtailing the number of Indian players with a strange rule.'

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

England previously faced Afghanistan at the 50-overs Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as at the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022.

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the International Cricket Council to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited-over formats, saying it is "unfair" to finger spinners.

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership qualities for India's unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup final

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina.

Rinku snubbed but Impact Player rule propels Dube to T20 WC squad

Rinku snubbed but Impact Player rule propels Dube to T20 WC squad

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Dube got in thanks to more game time for Chennai Super Kings during the first 10 games of the league.

Vihari to continue playing for Andhra after assurance from ruling party

Vihari to continue playing for Andhra after assurance from ruling party

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Hanuma Vihari has committed to represent Andhra following assurance from the state's ruling party Telugu Desam Party.

Shakib Al Hasan: Cricketer who never played by the rules

Shakib Al Hasan: Cricketer who never played by the rules

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan is a tremendous cricketer of international repute and hopefully Bangladesh cricket history would be kinder to him.

Bosch replaces Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

Bosch replaces Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Bosch, 30, who made his international debut in December last year, has played just one ODI, scoring an unbeaten 40 and taking a wicket with his right-arm pace bowling.

Injured Mujeeb to miss remainder of T20 WC

Injured Mujeeb to miss remainder of T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Afghan batter Zazai named replacement

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Skipper Kane Williamson was on Saturday ruled out of New Zealand's next three World Cup matches, including the India game.

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan, who is believed to have the backing of the powerful military, has vowed to make a 'Naya Pakistan' which would be an Islamic welfare state.

Exiled Afghan women players seek FIFA recognition

Exiled Afghan women players seek FIFA recognition

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'If there is one thing that I would request from the athletes all around the world, it would be it is time that we unite together. And it's time that women support other women.'

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

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.

Sports Shorts: Anand, Harikrishna bow out of World Cup; Joshna in final

Sports Shorts: Anand, Harikrishna bow out of World Cup; Joshna in final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

CT curse: Afghanistan loses key spinner to injury

CT curse: Afghanistan loses key spinner to injury

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Teenage Afghanistan off-spinner AM Ghazanfar has been ruled out of both the ICC Champions Trophy and the IPL due to a lower back fracture.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess.

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.

Asia Cup: Litton replaces Shanto ahead of Super Fours

Asia Cup: Litton replaces Shanto ahead of Super Fours

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Bangladesh are facing several injury concerns within the team.

Pretorius ruled out of ODIs against India, T20 WC

Pretorius ruled out of ODIs against India, T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A left-thumb fracture became the cause of Pretorious being ruled out

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The following are five contenders for the men's title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rediff.com7 May 2025

But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.

BCCI paid ICC Rs 2 crore for extra squad member at 2015 World Cup

BCCI paid ICC Rs 2 crore for extra squad member at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India paid the International Cricket Council around Rs 2.4 crore for various charges incurred for the Indian squad carrying "additional team members" during the World Cup earlier this year.

Spanish court slaps ex-soccer coach with fine over kiss

Spanish court slaps ex-soccer coach with fine over kiss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Spain's High Court has found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent

Saddened by plight of women in Afghanistan: Buttler

Saddened by plight of women in Afghanistan: Buttler

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

England captain Jos Buttler says he and his team-mates are saddened by the plight of women in Afghanistan.