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World Cup: Priyansh secures silver as compound archers shine

World Cup: Priyansh secures silver as compound archers shine

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The men's team, who qualified as the fourth seed, put up a near flawless show to defeat their Dutch opponents.

Images: Meet the World Cup's cry babies

Images: Meet the World Cup's cry babies

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

A look at how the fans reacted after their team's crashed out of the World Cup.

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Paceman Josh Little picked up Ireland's second hat-trick in T20 internationals when he grabbed a trio of New Zealand victims at the T20 World Cup on Friday.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

India are placed with Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group 1 of the Super 8.

VOTE! Who Will Win The 2nd Semi-Final?

VOTE! Who Will Win The 2nd Semi-Final?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

England have won the toss and decided to bowl against India in the second T20 World Cup semi-final at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

'To our Moroccan friends: Congratulations on this beautiful journey. You are making football history.'

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma expressed the team's determination to maintain composure and simplicity as they prepare for the high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Refreshed Buttler ready to bounce back in IPL after T20 WC struggles

Refreshed Buttler ready to bounce back in IPL after T20 WC struggles

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Jos Buttler, who travels to India this week to join Gujarat Titans ahead of the new Indian Premier League season, which begins on March 28, hopes to return to the England side despite a poor T20 World Cup, backing the team's leadership and targeting the India series.

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Hockey India appoints experienced Australian coach Tim White to lead the junior women's hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, with a focus on developing technically sound players for the senior team.

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Images from the ICC Women's World Cup match between India and South Africa in Christchurch on Sunday.

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Jos Buttler looks to reset mentally after T20 World Cup struggles, aiming for a strong IPL 2026 with Gujarat Titans while managing expectations and pressure.

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

With a line-up of thrilling matches and intense competition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is sure to captivate fans around the globe. Stay tuned for updates and highlights as the tournament unfolds. Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

T20 WC Final: India On Brink Of History As Plucky New Zealand Await

T20 WC Final: India On Brink Of History As Plucky New Zealand Await

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.

Sophie Molineux to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia captain

Sophie Molineux to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia captain

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Sophie Molineux will take over as Australia's all-formats captain after Alyssa Healy retires at the end of the upcoming home series against India.

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Salvatore Schillaci, who was born in the Sicilian city of Palermo and was hospitalised there, suffered from colon cancer.

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

India are once again at the crossroads, with the team again searching for middle order options ahead of the World Cup.

Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup

Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Millions of African fans mourned the agonising exit of Ghana, their last hope for World Cup glory, while four more nations stepped up to battle on Saturday for the remaining longed-for semi-final berths.

Meet top 5 heavy hitters ruling the World Cup 2023

Meet top 5 heavy hitters ruling the World Cup 2023

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Let's delve into the performances of the top 5 batters who have amassed the highest run totals in the ongoing 2023 tournament.

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and experienced players as they dream of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil, former white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka has said.

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

India have all the resources but need to plan better going into the big-ticket ICC events, said former all-rounder Irfan Pathan who blamed an unsettled middle order for country's exit from last year's World Cup. India last won an ICC tournament in 2013, when they lifted the Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Confident Australia back on top ahead of World Cup

Confident Australia back on top ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Australia leave India with the world number one ranking in one-day cricket and will return to the subcontinent for this year's World Cup with confidence after edging the hosts 2-1 in the series.

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Pathan Urges Technical Fix for Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Abhishek Sharma's batting technique after his low score against West Indies, while praising Tilak Varma's crucial cameo in India's T20 World Cup Super 8 win.

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praises Sanju Samson's explosive batting and ability to win games in the powerplay overs.

World Cup PHOTOS: Brazilian fans pray for a miracle

World Cup PHOTOS: Brazilian fans pray for a miracle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Brazil remain bitter about the tackle that ended their marquee striker Neymar's World Cup but hope his absence will inspire the rest of the team in Tuesday's semi-final against Germany.

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

French Open: Cobolli through to final after Arnaldi withdraws due to illness

French Open: Cobolli through to final after Arnaldi withdraws due to illness

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Flavio Cobolli reached the French Open final after his semifinal opponent, fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, withdrew from the match on Friday due to a virus.

Ponting's prediction: India will win the World Cup

Ponting's prediction: India will win the World Cup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Thursday predicted that India would beat Pakistan in the World Cup semi-final and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men are the strong favourites to win the coveted title after a gap of 28 years.

Harmanpreet Kaur: The fierce leader driving India's T20 World Cup hopes

Harmanpreet Kaur: The fierce leader driving India's T20 World Cup hopes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Smriti Mandhana showered praise on skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and said that the 35-year-old is fierce and always gives her best.

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Indian junior women's hockey coach Tim White emphasises the need for physical improvement to match international standards, while senior team coach Sjoerd Marijne highlights the importance of mental resilience and finishing skills.

Pak knocked out of World Cup; India-NZ semis confirmed

Pak knocked out of World Cup; India-NZ semis confirmed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Pakistan has been officially knocked out of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023

Euphoric scenes after India's World Cup triumph

Euphoric scenes after India's World Cup triumph

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

Delirious scenes were seen across Kolkata as the city's cricket-crazy crowd went wild in widespread celebration late into the night moments after India's historic World Cup triumph in Mumbai.

T20 World Cup: England face Sri Lanka with semis in sight

T20 World Cup: England face Sri Lanka with semis in sight

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

England find themselves in a three-way tussle for a place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Meet India's star performer at Under-19 World Cup

Meet India's star performer at Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

India Under-19 player Shubman Gill's father is elated at the performance of his son in the ongoing World Cup in New Zealand, saying the youngster has always been a dedicated cricketer.

SEE: U19 WC hero Mhatre gets warm reception on homecoming

SEE: U19 WC hero Mhatre gets warm reception on homecoming

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

India U19 World Cup winners Ayush Mhatre and Udhav Mohan were given rousing welcomes at home after helping India clinch a record sixth world title in Zimbabwe.

Paris celebrates win after World Cup clash vs Morocco

Paris celebrates win after World Cup clash vs Morocco

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Fans were flanked by hundreds of police trucks securing the area as they let off fireworks and flares to the sound of honks and cheers.

Shakib ruled out of World Cup

Shakib ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

After snaring two wickets, Shakib returned to score a 65-ball 82 to lead his side to their second victory in the tournament.

Against all odds, Andreeva and Chwalinska reach French Open final

Against all odds, Andreeva and Chwalinska reach French Open final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Mirra Andreeva and qualifier Maja Chwalinska have both reached the French Open women's singles final, ensuring a new Grand Slam champion will be crowned. Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk, while Chwalinska overcame Diana Shnaider. The tournament has seen early exits for top seeds, paving the way for these new contenders. Additionally, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori successfully defended their mixed doubles title.

Public ballot process for World Cup tickets

Public ballot process for World Cup tickets

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said there will be a public ballot system, similar to that which is used in the majority of global sporting events. The ballot will open on Monday, February 28.

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Believe it or not, this is the first T20 World Cup won by India after the launch of the IPL in 2008 -- after 16 seasons of the T20 league.

India will definitely reach World Cup semis: Kapil

India will definitely reach World Cup semis: Kapil

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Former captain Kapil Dev said the Indian team with its right balance of youth and experience along with the "unmatchable" duo of Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni will definitely reach the World Cup semi-finals.