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Omarzai stars as Afghanistan beat UAE to keep Super 8 hopes alive

Omarzai stars as Afghanistan beat UAE to keep Super 8 hopes alive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Afghanistan restricted United Arab Emirates to 160 for nine in their T20 World Cup match, with Azmatullah Omarzai claiming four wickets and Sohaib Khan scoring a half-century for UAE.

Which country has most FIFA World Cup finals?

Which country has most FIFA World Cup finals?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Brazil increased their lead at the top and Spain dropped below Italy.

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.

'In 15 years an African team will win the World Cup'

'In 15 years an African team will win the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Proud Morocco want to build African legacy after World Cup run, says Regragui

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Chhetri's record against the neighbours is quite impressive, scoring four goals in eight matches including a spectacular strike from a free kick in Kolkata in 2022.

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A spirited Afghanistan upset Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at World Cup 2023.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Big Stars Eye Redemption

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gujarat Titans' star players Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada will be looking to revive their international careers with strong performances in IPL 2026.

Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen in Chess World Cup final

Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen in Chess World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa went down to World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE Chess World Cup final, in Baku, on Thursday.

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan's government boycotting the men's T20 World Cup match against India, no directive has been issued to the Pakistan Women's A team ahead of their Rising Stars Asia Cup clash with India in Bangkok.

Santner, Jadeja: Impactful fielders at the ICC World Cup 2023

Santner, Jadeja: Impactful fielders at the ICC World Cup 2023

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

It means there are two players from India inside the top 10 for fielding ratings, with Australia the only other side to have Warner (third) and Glenn Maxwell (eighth) among the top 10.

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag defeated world number one Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, leading India to a dominant performance with seven gold medals.

Babar Azam's Pakistan get boost ahead of World Cup!

Babar Azam's Pakistan get boost ahead of World Cup!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pakistan have had a wonderful record in ODI cricket this year, losing just three matches of the 10 they've played thus far.

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a tournament dominated by bowlers, particularly spinners.

Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup 2024

Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Namibia on Tuesday qualified for the men's T20 World Cup 2024, courtesy 10 points and a net run rate of +2.643 that assured them a top-two finish on the Africa region qualifiers points table, the International Cricket Council announced.

Can Dravid, Rohit Assemble A World Cup Winning Team?

Can Dravid, Rohit Assemble A World Cup Winning Team?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The current Indian team up is yet to identify its core set for players with the World Cup just weeks away.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Japan STUN Spain, both teams advance

FIFA World Cup PIX: Japan STUN Spain, both teams advance

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group E match played between Spain and Japan on Thursday.

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

You Won't Believe Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Stats

You Won't Believe Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Stats

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Mohamed Salah is set to conclude his remarkable nine-year tenure with Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season. This article highlights his key achievements, records, and statistics during his time at Anfield.

IPL 2026: 100 Fifties! Buttler Back to His Best

IPL 2026: 100 Fifties! Buttler Back to His Best

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Jos Buttler overcame a painful slump in the 2026 T20 World Cup to rediscover his form, achieving his 100th T20 fifty and surpassing 14,000 T20 runs. This article explores his journey back to form and his impact on Gujarat Titans' resurgence.

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

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

ISSF World Cup: Sarabjot bags men's air pistol gold

ISSF World Cup: Sarabjot bags men's air pistol gold

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

India opened their campaign with two medals at the ISSF Pistol/Rifle World Cup in Bhopal on Wednesday.

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.

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Smriti Mandhana achieved a career-best rating of 828 in the ICC Women's ODI Rankings for Batters.

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Hosts India drawn with England, Spain and Wales in Pool D of FIH World Cup

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Australia's Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

R. Vaishali, the newly-crowned Candidates champion, exemplifies quiet intensity and strong values, nurtured by a supportive family, as she prepares for the World Championship showdown against Ju Wenjun.

PIX: Samson's 97 Powers India to T20 WC Semis

PIX: Samson's 97 Powers India to T20 WC Semis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson scored a clinical 97 off 50 balls to guide India to a five-wicket win over West Indies in Kolkata and book a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final.

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The teams will not have the luxury of an Impact Player in the T20 World Cup.

If India Wins World Cup, It Will Erase Dravid's 2007 Nightmare

If India Wins World Cup, It Will Erase Dravid's 2007 Nightmare

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Indian players now have the opportunity to etch their names in the annals of cricketing history, with Dravid's dream, their dream, finally within reach.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

FIFA World Cup PIX: Below par Belgium down Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Davies's poor spot-kick was saved low to his right by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Canada wasted numerous other opportunities to open the scoring.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi's 15-Ball Fifty Powers Royals Past CSK in Opener

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi's 15-Ball Fifty Powers Royals Past CSK in Opener

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 15-ball fifty powers Rajasthan Royals to an 8-wicket win over CSK after bowling them out for 127 in their IPL 2026 opener.

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Krrish, Ravi enter semis of Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Rhythm Sangwan staged a fantastic comeback at the back-end of the women's 10m air pistol final to clinch a bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Baku.

Sindarov Takes Lead in Candidates Tournament; Praggnanandhaa Draws

Sindarov Takes Lead in Candidates Tournament; Praggnanandhaa Draws

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan leads the Candidates chess tournament after defeating Fabiano Caruana, while R Praggnanandhaa drew his game against Matthias Bluebaum. In the women's event, Anna Muzychuk joined Bibisara Assaubayeva in the lead.

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Panama and Tunisia have been the fall-guys in the two top-scoring matches of World Cup 2018, but both teams will hope to show they have learnt some lessons from their efforts in Russia before they head home after their Group G match on Thursday.

Why Ganguly feels India are favourites to win T20 WC

Why Ganguly feels India are favourites to win T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

India has a strong spin attack, my favourite team in T20 WC: Ganguly

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.

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga lambasted the scheduling of their team's matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty displayed resilience to reach the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, overcoming Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling three-game match.