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'Kohli's India should have won 3-4 trophies'

'Kohli's India should have won 3-4 trophies'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India should have won more trophies during Virat Kohli's reign as a white-ball captain as he had a good bunch of players under him.

Southee refuses to blame New Zealand's defeat on World Cup fatigue

Southee refuses to blame New Zealand's defeat on World Cup fatigue

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

New Zealand cricket captain Tim Southee said they were outplayed by an "ever-improving" Bangladesh in the opening Test in Sylhet and refused to blame the defeat on any fatigue from their one-day World Cup campaign in India last month.

Man United beat Gamba to reach Club World Cup fina

Man United beat Gamba to reach Club World Cup fina

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Manchester United hit three goals in a pulsating five-minute spell to overpower Japan's Gamba Osaka 5-3 in their Club World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Women's World Cup: Sweden beat Australia to finish third

Women's World Cup: Sweden beat Australia to finish third

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Sweden picked up their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0.

Check out World Cup Dream XI

Check out World Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Brilliant performances from some players of the 10 participating teams through the World Cup will be etched in memory of cricket fans forever.

T20 World Cup: Will rain dash England's semis hopes?

T20 World Cup: Will rain dash England's semis hopes?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

England's hopes of reaching the semi-finals would suffer a heavy blow if the Brisbane weather refuses to play ball.

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Maxwell shatters records with fastest ton in ODI World Cups

Maxwell shatters records with fastest ton in ODI World Cups

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Maxwell put on a solid partnership of 103 runs with Pat Cummins for the highest seventh-wicket stand or lower for Australia in World Cups.

U-19 World Cup: Will it be an India-Pak semi-final?

U-19 World Cup: Will it be an India-Pak semi-final?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Undefeated India, England, Pakistan and host Bangladesh will start as favourites when the Super League quarter-finals of the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2016 are played from 5 to 8 February in Mirpur and Fatullah. These four teams topped their respective groups in the preliminary league with an all-win record, displaying all-round strengths good enough to take any one of them all the way to the title. Sri Lanka and the West Indies, the other two Test nations in the last eight, will also fancy their chances even as qualifiers Namibia and Nepal look to make a mark against the bigger teams. There is a strong possibility of arch-rivals India and Pakistan facing-off in the semi-final (On February 11), if both the teams win their respective quarterfinal matches. India meets minnows Namibia in Fatullah on Saturday, while Pakistan faces a comparatively difficult task against the West Indies on Monday at the same venue.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

Chelsea axe Maresca after stunning slump

Chelsea axe Maresca after stunning slump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Chelsea parted ways with Enzo Maresca on Thursday, a dramatic fall from grace for the Italian who was named manager of the month for November before the club won just one of their last seven league games to fall out of the Premier League title race.

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2021

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2021

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

How the teams stand in the T20 World Cup 2021.

Dhoni to retire after World Cup?

Dhoni to retire after World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

If India qualify for the finals and go on to win the World Cup on July 14 at the Lord's, it would be ideal setting for a fitting farewell to Dhoni

World Cup: 'England lacking confidence, must get on the front foot'

World Cup: 'England lacking confidence, must get on the front foot'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

England cannot be faulted for effort at the World Cup but the team are lacking confidence and must start imposing themselves on the opposition, coach Matthew Mott said.

Ind-Pak World Cup clash to be most watched match in history

Ind-Pak World Cup clash to be most watched match in history

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The marquee cricket World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Adelaide on February 15 will be the most watched in the history of the game as it is expected to attract more than a billion viewers, according to a report.

Why Tendulkar will be missed this World Cup!

Why Tendulkar will be missed this World Cup!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

When the defending champion India take on Pakistan in their potentially high-octane campaign opener of the ICC Cricket World Cup on February 15 at the Adelaide Oval, the awe-inspiring Sachin Tendulkar would be conspicuously absent for the first time in a match between the two arch-rivals in the showpiece event.

Bengal trounce Andhra; march into Ranji Trophy semis

Bengal trounce Andhra; march into Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Bengal marched into the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy after registering a comprehensive innings and 90 runs victory over Andhra in Kalyani on Tuesday.

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Lessons to be learnt from Australia's World Cup exit

Lessons to be learnt from Australia's World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The comprehensive loss to a rampant England side was the first time Australia had made the last four of the competition and not advanced to the final.

The T20 World Cup Schedule

The T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

No sooner has the IPL ended, comes another big cricketing extravaganza as the T20 World Cup kicks off in the UAE from Sunday

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

FIFA World Cup: Sterling to rejoin England camp after robbery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Sterling did not play a part in England's 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16, leaving Qatar last weekend to return to his family.

Can India win their 3rd World Cup after record win?

Can India win their 3rd World Cup after record win?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The result at Eden Gardens has raised hopes that come Nov. 19, India will be lifting the 50-over World Cup trophy for a third time following their triumphs in 1983 and 2011.

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Chopra Slams India's Strategy in Defeat to South Africa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Aakash Chopra questions India's Playing XI and Axar Patel's omission after their 76-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, raising concerns over strategy and clarity.

'The 2015 World Cup was a very good tournament for India...except for the semi-finals'

'The 2015 World Cup was a very good tournament for India...except for the semi-finals'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Ahead of their first ODI against Australia in Perth, Indian limited overs captain MS Dhoni has recalled his team's good show Down Under at last year's World Cup.

Sachin, Yuvi, Harbhajan recall 2011 World Cup win

Sachin, Yuvi, Harbhajan recall 2011 World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

In 2011 on April 2, India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in the final to lift their second ODI World Cup.

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

A look at match-ups that could potentially decide the winner of the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Rohit and Virat should open at T20 World Cup: Ganguly

Rohit and Virat should open at T20 World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

For him, selection for T20 World Cup shouldn't be based on one IPL season.

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

England players played with breathtaking power and precision to win 19-7, a result that not only puts them within touching distance of a second World Cup crown, but arguably re-calibrates world rugby's pecking order.

INOX to live screen India matches from T20 World Cup

INOX to live screen India matches from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The eighth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup commences from October 16, with the Super 12 stage kicking off on October 22. The final is scheduled on November 13 in Melbourne.

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The focus has very much been on the game between two countries that share a sporting rivalry.

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday

Rajasthan Royals' Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 with injury

Rajasthan Royals' Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 with injury

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with England all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the entire tournament due to a suspected groin injury.

'This is the greatest day in the history of Indian women's cricket'

'This is the greatest day in the history of Indian women's cricket'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues produced a sensational knock that included 14 fours as India pulled off the biggest successful chase in women's ODI history with nine balls to spare.

Is Nora Fatehi Dating PSG's Moroccan Star?

Is Nora Fatehi Dating PSG's Moroccan Star?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

If rumours are to be believed there was more than the football that saw the Canadian-born actress at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat.

India whip South Africa, retain women's U-19 T20 World Cup crown

India whip South Africa, retain women's U-19 T20 World Cup crown

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Chasing a paltry target of 83, India completed the job with 52 balls to spare, reaching 84 for 1 in 11.2 overs.

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

England's Malan doubtful for semi-final

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The India all-rounder is yet to recover from his ankle injury that rendered him out of action last week.

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India captain Uday Saharan, bowler Saumy Pandey and all-rounder Musheer Khan have been named in the ICC Under 19 World Cup Player of the Tournament as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced shortlist on Friday.

PIX: Sweden stun Germany to reach women's World Cup SF

PIX: Sweden stun Germany to reach women's World Cup SF

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sweden ended Germany's hopes of a third women's World Cup win, coming from behind for a surprise 2-1 quarter-final victory on Saturday thanks to goals from Sofia Jakobsson and Stina Blackstenius.