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PHOTOS: Magnificent Maxwell powers Australia to thrilling win!

PHOTOS: Magnificent Maxwell powers Australia to thrilling win!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Images from India vs Australia 3rd T20 International in Guwahati on Tuesday.

'Meeting you has been a dream for everyone'

'Meeting you has been a dream for everyone'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'I'm confident that this interaction will elevate the team's spirits and instill a great deal of positivity.'

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'I would get fever on Fridays'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'

Kiwis ready to adapt and shut down big overs at high-scoring Wankhede

Kiwis ready to adapt and shut down big overs at high-scoring Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Ferguson believes New Zealand bowling attack remain a 'handsome bunch' despite losing fast bowler Matt Henry and have all bases covered.

'We were out-skilled'

'We were out-skilled'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'They are a hell of a team, very well balanced and highly skilled. There's no way around it. They've won every game and they've won them well.

Battle for a spot in Australia's semis squad heats up

Battle for a spot in Australia's semis squad heats up

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Australia face happy selection headache ahead World Cup semifinal: Pat Cummins

'Must-win' mindset the key for South Africa in semis

'Must-win' mindset the key for South Africa in semis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

South Africa and Australia are set to meet in a semi-final on Thursday. The Proteas thrashed the Aussies by 134 runs in the league stage match last month.

'We are 50-50 when chasing'; Can SA improve that?

'We are 50-50 when chasing'; Can SA improve that?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Rassie van der Dussen conceded that South Africa needs to improve chasing runs after Afghanistan's bowlers made things difficult for them in the middle overs in their World Cup match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Shoaib Akhtar Rips Into Pakistan Team

Shoaib Akhtar Rips Into Pakistan Team

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Persisting with the same personnel and repeating the same mistakes will yield the same undesired results.'

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

The Shami Storm: India's bowling superstar this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

As Mohammed Shami walked back to the top of his run-up, Virat Kohli geed the fans at the Wankhede Stadium to go full throat with their chants - Shaamii! Shaamii! They obliged merrily.

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.

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

BCCI banned the display of fireworks during the World Cup games in Delhi and Mumbai due to worsening air quality.

Gill World No 1 batter, Siraj top bowler in ODIs

Gill World No 1 batter, Siraj top bowler in ODIs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill has overtaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the World No 1 batter in ODIs.

World Cup 2023: Schedule

World Cup 2023: Schedule

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Check out the full schedule of the 2023 World Cup and the format for the 10 team tournament.

'The Big Show': From Tunbridge Wells to Wankhede

'The Big Show': From Tunbridge Wells to Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell battled cramps to produce an innings of a lifetime to guide Australia to a three-wicket win over Afghanistan.

How Australia's physio got maximum from 'dead' Maxi...

How Australia's physio got maximum from 'dead' Maxi...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Australia's physiotherapist Nick Jones's advise got a "dead man" stand on his feet. The result was an epic World Cup knock that will be talked about for a long time to come.

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell's outrageous double-century to beat Afghanistan at the World Cup was quickly hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all-time.

SKY-led India eye fresh start in Australia T20s

SKY-led India eye fresh start in Australia T20s

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Suryakumar Yadav leads a sprightly bunch of 'Gen-Next' stars against a strong Australian side in a five-match T20 series, starting in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Recovering Williamson ruled out of South Africa clash

Recovering Williamson ruled out of South Africa clash

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson fractured his thumb during a match against Bangladesh.

Confident Pakistan target semis after Bangladesh win

Confident Pakistan target semis after Bangladesh win

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has certainly uplifted the mood in Pakistan's camp.

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023.

I had my chances, made the most of it: Maxwell

I had my chances, made the most of it: Maxwell

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

An exhausted Glenn Maxwell termed Tuesday night "his own" after pulling off a superhuman effort, which skipper Pat Cummins described as the "greatest ever" ODI knock.

Sri Lanka feel handicapped by Hasaranga's absence

Sri Lanka feel handicapped by Hasaranga's absence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka's middle order has buckled under pressure in the ongoing showpiece, resulting in batting collapses.

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Akram had lambasted the team for being lethargic on the field after their loss to Afghanistan. In a post-match show on Pakistan based A Sports channel, Akram said it looks like the team has been eating kilos of meat every day.

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Guess Who Won The Best Fielder Prize?

Guess Who Won The Best Fielder Prize?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Shreyas Iyer, for his brilliance in the field during the game against New Zealand.

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Chhetri also added that India will rely more on teamwork than individual flair to give a tough fight to their rivals.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

World Cup: Another major injury blow for Sri Lanka

World Cup: Another major injury blow for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka were dealt another injury blow at the World Cup with seamer Lahiru Kumara ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to a left thigh muscle injury.

Afghanistan rout Bangladesh to seal ODI series

Afghanistan rout Bangladesh to seal ODI series

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Centuries from openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran powered Afghanistan to their first ever ODI series against Bangladesh in Chattogram on Saturday.

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

England's stuttering title defence at the 50-overs World Cup eventually crumbled on Saturday

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The army said that three terrorists were "neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops".

'Watch out for this Afghan star at the IPL auction'

'Watch out for this Afghan star at the IPL auction'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Coach Jonathan Trott rued the missed chances, but took pride in the way Afghanistan were able to win matches in this World Cup with not just their bowling and hoped to have a bigger pool of players going forward.

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.

Can Australia halt India's unbeaten run to WC glory?

Can Australia halt India's unbeaten run to WC glory?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Resurgent Australia stand between unblemished India and World Cup glory

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Star batter Virat Kohli, who is the second leading run-getter in the World Cup with 354 runs after five matches, has improved three spots to be on joint fifth spot with Aussie left-handed opener David Warner (up two spots).

I am not swinging my bat mindlessly: Rohit

I am not swinging my bat mindlessly: Rohit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma reminded every one that he is not just going out there and swinging his bat without any thought.

Cummins hoping to savour World Cup-winning moment

Cummins hoping to savour World Cup-winning moment

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

They know what it takes to win the 50-over World Cup, having won five of them in 12 editions, but Australia skipper Pat Cummins says they are never "weighed down" by history and will stick to basics against South Africa in the second semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday.

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The big names of Indian cricket including World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, Virender Sehwag and Kirti Azad paid their last respects to the spin great.