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'India one of the best travelling teams at present'

'India one of the best travelling teams at present'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin said India have produced excellent results, especially in Test cricket, around the world in the last few years.

Tatas to open first five-star hotel in S Africa

Tatas to open first five-star hotel in S Africa

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The 176-room Taj Palace Hotel,currently being constructed, is located in the central business district of Cape Town and will cost about $65-million or about Rs 500 million.

Team India's Worst Collapses In Tests

Team India's Worst Collapses In Tests

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Epic Indian batting collapses in Tests.

How skipper Rohit Sharma helped Jaiswal through a 'challenging' series

How skipper Rohit Sharma helped Jaiswal through a 'challenging' series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has no qualms in admitting that the South Africa series was a challenging one and said it was India skipper Rohit Sharma, who helped him maintain a positive mindset.

South Africa captain Elgar confident of defending '100'

South Africa captain Elgar confident of defending '100'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

South Africa will fancy their chances of victory if they can set India a target of 100 or more.

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren't enthused about the Indian 'legal structure' and are loath to take risks. Indian airlines have a combined fleet of about 700 planes; over 85 per cent are on lease. A majority of lessors are based in Ireland due to its attractive tax policy, light-touch regulations, and swift legal system.

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

England outplayed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women's T20 World Cup

Gill is playing too aggressively in Test cricket: Gavaskar

Gill is playing too aggressively in Test cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Gavaskar hoped that Gill would find his range sooner than later.

What are Nikki and Shweta doing with Rohit Shetty?

What are Nikki and Shweta doing with Rohit Shetty?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 airs from July 17.

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Australian star batter Steve Smith has advised Hardik Pandya to simply "block out" the constant jeers and boos the new Mumbai Indians skipper is receiving from spectators at the IPL so far, as they are "all irrelevant".

I'm bisexual: Dewani tells S African court as his trial begins

I'm bisexual: Dewani tells S African court as his trial begins

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

An Indian-origin British billionaire businessman, accused plotting the murder his Indo-Swedish wife during their honeymoon in South Africa in 2010, told a court that he is bisexual as his trial for began in Cape Town on Monday.

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Rahane's comeback after 15 months was on predictable lines

Laxmi Raai likes her pink bikini

Laxmi Raai likes her pink bikini

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Chahatt does some gardening...Mini poses...

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

He is an acclaimed T20 freelancer but white ball commitments for England is still a priority for Liam Livingstone, one of the world's most destructive batters in the shortest format.

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

David Warner has expressed his ambition to take up coaching in future.

PHOTOS: Siraj's Six To Savour!

PHOTOS: Siraj's Six To Savour!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Mohammed Siraj's 6/15 is the third best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in South Africa.

Will Jofra Archer partner Bumrah in IPL 2023?

Will Jofra Archer partner Bumrah in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Mumbai Indians sorely missed the injured Archer last season

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June.

IPL 2023: Sunrisers Hyderabad announce new captain!

IPL 2023: Sunrisers Hyderabad announce new captain!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Ahead of IPL 2023, former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad named South African all-rounder Aiden Markram as their new skipper.

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has claimed that star India batter Virat Kohli "spat at him" during a Test match and apologised two years later after being confronted by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers.

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A desperate India seek to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Test Championship.

Fit-again Archer recalled to Eng team after haitus

Fit-again Archer recalled to Eng team after haitus

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

England have also included seamer Reece Topley, who they hope will have recovered from an ankle injury in time to play.

IPL was a life changing experience for de Villiers

IPL was a life changing experience for de Villiers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"The biggest thing that stands out for me is the people that I met. I think of Glenn McGrath and the time I spent with him. He was this hard guy and all of a sudden I am sitting with him in the changeroom and having a beer with him."

Saha surpasses Dhoni to claim new 'keeping record

Saha surpasses Dhoni to claim new 'keeping record

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 33-year-old surpassed former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who had claimed nine dismissals in a Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2014.

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The report into the investigation has not been made publicly available, with CA citing confidentiality, and the information vacuum has been filled by speculation and innuendo as the years rolled on.

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has accused South Africa of ball-tampering in the match that immediately followed the infamous 2018 Newlands Test which saw the Australian team engulfed in the 'Sandpaper-gate' scandal.

No schoolgirl mistake: Harmanpreet to Nasser

No schoolgirl mistake: Harmanpreet to Nasser

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur was caught inches short while failing to slide her bat in.

Realty boom: How safe are Noida's skyscrapers?

Realty boom: How safe are Noida's skyscrapers?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Noida is going vertical with several high-rise luxury apartment complexes, malls and offices in the works. But are these safe?

Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu in hospital

Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu in hospital

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

South Africa's revered anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu was admitted to a Cape Town hospital Wednesday for treatment of a persistent infection.

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

There will be plenty of scrutiny of the Newlands pitch with the match completed in 642 balls, the shortest ever test in which there has been a winner, beating Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932.

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.

South Africa's new bowling sensation torments India

South Africa's new bowling sensation torments India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Nandre Burger, replacing injured Lungi Ngidi in the line-up, finished with match figures of 7-83

South African Prez contracts Covid amid Omicron spread

South African Prez contracts Covid amid Omicron spread

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

President Ramaphosa contracted COVID-19 infection on a day when the country recorded a new high of 37,875 new infections overnight, dramatically up from the previous day's 17,154 new cases.

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

'Indians turned Knysna lagoon into a sabji market'

'Indians turned Knysna lagoon into a sabji market'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Anmol More shared his experience.

South Africa-return Mumbai man tests Covid positive

South Africa-return Mumbai man tests Covid positive

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

It is not confirmed whether the patient was carrying the Omicron variant of coronavirus, which was identified as the variant of concern by the WHO, the official said.

South Africa to retain Test mace

South Africa to retain Test mace

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Victory in the Cape Town Test against Pakistan has guaranteed South Africa the number-one position on the ICC Test Championship table at the 1 April cut-off date and also a hefty prize purse of $450,000 for the achievement.

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The trio of Bancroft, Smith and Warner were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal.