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Anything under 200 will be a realistic target: Petersen

Anything under 200 will be a realistic target: Petersen

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

South Africa batter Keegan Petersen says his team will look to keep India's lead under 200 in the second Test, as anything more will be difficult to chase on a pitch that is getting tougher by the day.

Pakistan win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Pakistan win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

With this thrilling win, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

Captain Kohli praises 'motivated' India after win

Captain Kohli praises 'motivated' India after win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

India seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took three wickets each as the tourists bowled South Africa out for 191 to claim victory by 113 runs just after lunch on the fifth day of the first Test in Centurion on Thursday.

Rahul keen to build on Kohli's legacy as captain

Rahul keen to build on Kohli's legacy as captain

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'When it comes to leadership, Virat had this amazing ability to get the best out of everybody, he pushed everybody and you know made us believe that we can do special things, so that is something I have learned from him, and hopefully, I can do that with the team as well'.

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed that the upcoming Test and ODI series between the two teams will continue even if there is an isolated case of COVID-19 among players or support staff and close contacts will not be forced into isolation, CSA's medical officer Shuaib Manjra said.

PHOTOS: South Africa thrash India, win series 2-1

PHOTOS: South Africa thrash India, win series 2-1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Friday.

How dogged Elgar kept SA in the hunt on Day 3

How dogged Elgar kept SA in the hunt on Day 3

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Dean Elgar lived up to his reputation as a dogged, street-fighting batsman as he held the Indian bowling attack at bay, scoring a patient 46 off 121 balls.

Omicron surge: South Africa approves Pfizer's booster shot

Omicron surge: South Africa approves Pfizer's booster shot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) on Wednesday approved the use of Pfizer's Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine after BioNTech and Pfizer announced that two doses of their vaccine may not be enough to protect against the Omicron variant.

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Ben Stokes, who missed England's final two Test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton earlier this month, travelled to New Zealand citing family reasons.

PHOTOS: Seamers secure big win for India at Centurion

PHOTOS: Seamers secure big win for India at Centurion

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took three wickets each as the tourists bowled South Africa out for 191 to claim an emphatic 113-run victory just after lunch on the fifth day of the first Test in Centurion on Thursday.

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Pfizer's chief executive Dr Albert Bourla told the BBC that he is of the view that annual vaccinations would be needed to maintain a "very high level of protection" against the deadly disease that has claimed over five million lives across the world.

South African president likely to be chief guest at Republic Day

South African president likely to be chief guest at Republic Day

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to United States President Donald Trump, but he had expressed his inability citing "scheduling conflicts".

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said the repeated failures of his batters in the third innings of a Test match and the inability of the bowlers to take 10 wickets in the fourth innings is a matter of concern.

Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test

Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Du Plessis will sit out the final match of the series starting in Johannesburg on Friday

Omicron variant: South Africa decries travel ban by several countries

Omicron variant: South Africa decries travel ban by several countries

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in a statement urged world leaders not to implement 'knee-jerk' policy decisions in response to the detection of the Omicron variant.

In-form Fakhar leads Pakistan to ODI series win over SA

In-form Fakhar leads Pakistan to ODI series win over SA

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Opener Fakhar Zaman smashed his second century in as many matches as Pakistan beat a much-changed South Africa by 28 runs in the third and final One-Day International, in Pretoria on Wednesday, to clinch the series 2-1.

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Some complained of being beaten up as they tried to join the fleeing crowds, purely because of their skin colour.

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Tendulkar's 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup in South Africa is the highest runs scored by an individual in a single edition but there were two matches where the maestro pushed his body beyond its limit.

Ball tampering incident should not define Smith & Co: Rohit

Ball tampering incident should not define Smith & Co: Rohit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Rohit Sharma, who said images of the former Australia skipper being escorted at Johannesburg airport and his tearful media conference in Sydney 'resonated' with him.

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The WHO has countries to enhance surveillance and sequencing efforts to better understand circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants, submit complete genome sequences and associated metadata to a publicly available database.

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

De Villiers ruled out of first three ODIs vs India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Free-scoring batsman AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the first three One-Day Internationals against India through injury.

'India have been a strong unit over the last two years or so'

'India have been a strong unit over the last two years or so'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Legendary South Africa batter Hashim Amla says more "collective experience" in the Indian side was one of the key factors in the visiting side's comfortable victory in the series-opener at Centurion.

Mathews to miss Test series against Proteas

Mathews to miss Test series against Proteas

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sri Lanka will arrive in South Africa on Saturday, with the first Test in Pretoria starting on Boxing Day. The second will be in Johannesburg from January 3.

Fakhar's stunning 193 not enough for Pakistan in 2nd ODI

Fakhar's stunning 193 not enough for Pakistan in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Opener Fakhar Zaman's scintillating 193 was not enough for Pakistan who lost the second one-day international to South Africa by 17 runs at The Wanderers on Sunday as the hosts levelled the three-game series.

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years after at least eight people were killed and 38 injured in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday before their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 game against Comoros.

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Raina made his ODI debut as a 19-year-old against Sri Lanka in 2005. He wore the India whites only five years later in 2010 debuting against the Lankans, scoring a century on Test debut.

'Dhoni is the hero of the country'

'Dhoni is the hero of the country'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

India's new record-holder wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has described Mahendra Singh Dhoni as 'the hero of the country' and said the former skipper taught him to be patient and handle pressure situations.

RCB players, staff set off for home

RCB players, staff set off for home

Rediff.com6 May 2021

RCB skipper Virat Kohli reached Mumbai on Tuesday, the day IPL-14 was indefinitely suspended due to multiple COVID cases in its bio-bubble.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals rope in Shamsi; RCB sign Garton

IPL: Rajasthan Royals rope in Shamsi; RCB sign Garton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday roped in South Africa's left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi for the remainder of IPL scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 19.

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Kohli was addressing the media on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai from Friday.

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A look at India's performances in the past seven T20 World Cups.

We are a bit short, but have enough runs: Ashwin

We are a bit short, but have enough runs: Ashwin

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin termed India's first innings score as slightly below par on a "two-paced" Wanderers pitch, but added that it could be enough for their bowling arsenal to make a match of the second Test against South Africa.

Overnight curfew lifted, officials say Omicron wave may have peaked in SA

Overnight curfew lifted, officials say Omicron wave may have peaked in SA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

South Africa has lifted overnight curfew rules that were first imposed nearly two years ago, with officials saying the country may have passed the peak of its fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, offering hope to other nations facing a surge in cases fuelled by the fast-moving Omicron variant.

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah breaks 82-year record

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah breaks 82-year record

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Fastest bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The NZC release, however, did not specify the cause of Reid's death.

Four players called up to bolster beleaguered South Africa

Four players called up to bolster beleaguered South Africa

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Batsmen Temba Bavuma and Keegan Petersen, left-arm seam bowler Beuran Hendricks, and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

England team set for hectic SouthAfrica tour next season

England team set for hectic SouthAfrica tour next season

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

England will play four Tests, five One-Day Internationals and two Twenty20 matches on a 10-week tour of South Africa during the 2015/16 summer season.

How shift in mind-set turned things around for SA

How shift in mind-set turned things around for SA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

'The guys were really clinical, and I think the way Dean led with the bat was phenomenal. He made sure he stayed in to a built partnerships with the other batters around him.'

1000th ODI: India look for 'fresh ODI template' in Rohit-Dravid era

1000th ODI: India look for 'fresh ODI template' in Rohit-Dravid era

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Team India will usher in a new era, which will begin with the ODI series against the West Indies, beginning, in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.