The Proteas have named five new players in the squad for the series starting next month.
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Johannesburg has been defaced by a group of people who threw buckets of white paint on it amid racist taunts.
A politically-connected business dynasty that moved to South Africa from India, the Gupta family finds itself at the centre of many of the scandals that have dogged now former president Jacob Zuma's administration. A day after the ruling African National Congress ordered Zuma out of office, the Guptas' prominent role in his presidency was highlighted. So who are the Guptas and how close are their links to Zuma?
Holders India begin their Under-19 World Cup defence with a clash against Sri Lanka on January 19, at the Mangaung Oval, in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
India have now posted a total of 300 on more occasions than any other country in ODIs. The 3rd ODI at Mohali was the 65th such instance for India, which takes them ahead of Australia (64).
Plunkett, who has featured in 13 Tests, 65 One-Day Internationals and 15 Twenty20 Internationals for England, was picked from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) list, according to a media release.
"In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly," K.Shanmugam, CEO, Sunrisers Hyderabad, was quoted as saying in a statement.
Also included is fast bowler Anrich Nortje, but in-form opening batsman Temba Bavuma will have to prove his fitness after injuring his hamstring against England on Sunday.
Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.
Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has come under fire for his comment on Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada made during the first Test at the WACA in Perth, which offended the South African fans.
Australia beat New Zealand by five wickets in their tri-series clash at Eden Park on Friday.
UEFA President Michel Platini was discharged from a Johannesburg hospital on Saturday and given a clean bill of health after fainting in a restaurant on Friday night.
Rabada was handed a one-match ban by the International Cricket Council
Commonwealth and Asian Games gold-medallist Somdev Devvarman advanced to the semi-final of the South African Open after he fought back from a set down to beat local hope Rik de Voest.
Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen impressed with the bat as a much-changed South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 16 runs to seal the Twenty20 International series at Centurion Park on Friday.
Australia coach Darren Lehmann predicted Wednesday that sledging is likely to be part of the mix when they confront South Africa in a five-match one-day international series. Skipper Steve Smith had lamented the quiet, virtually shy approach of his Test team during a recent 3-0 series loss in Sri Lanka. "Steve hit it right on the head," said Lehmann after the Australian squad arrived in Johannesburg for a series, which begins at SuperSport Park in Centurion next Friday.
England posted a world record 481 for six before they demolished Australia by 242 runs in the third match of their ODI series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday.
Realising that a 'taxing' calendar can drain you completely, rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is now focussing on improving his mental toughness ahead of the new season, during which he is set to make his Major debut.
ICC Cricket Committee chief Clive Lloyd and advocate Brent Lockie will investigate the England cricket team's complaint against the Decision Review System fiasco in their fourth and final Test with South Africa in Johannesburg.
Rajasthan Royals head coach Andrew McDonald says the franchise is "not sure" about the availability of star all-rounder Ben Stokes in the upcoming IPL as he is tending to his ailing father in New Zealand.
IMAGES from the 4th ODI played between India and South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday
England's players will avoid shaking hands and instead greet each other with fist bumps on their tour of Sri Lanka in a bid to avoid the coronavirus, captain Joe Root said. He claimed as of now the tour will continue as per schedule despite the coronavirus spreading throughout the world.
"He applied for compassionate leave which was considered and approval was granted. He left this morning and he was back around 1:20 pm," spokesman for the Department of Correctional Services Singabakho Nxumalo said.
Dhoni, who is hailed as the best finisher in the world by many, brought many laurels to the country.
An extra day off meant the Dutch players could celebrate with their partners before getting back to prepare for the final.
Reader Ritu Sharma sent us these pictures from Johannesburg.
The complete fixtures of the World Cup in SOuth Africa.
A blast was heard across Johannesburg on Sunday followed by a plume of smoke, visible from the Soccer City where World Cup matches are being played, but South African police said it was a routine test.
The splendid catch Virat Kohli took in the slip to dismiss Peter Handscomb was his 100th in the first-class cricket, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.
One of the last surviving freedom fighters from that era, Isu Laloo Chiba, shared this in a message to support the Indian missions' plan to celebrate the second United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Yoga on 21 June in South Africa.
The fixtures of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in South Africa, from June 11 to July 11.
The fixtures of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in South Africa, from June 11 to July 11.
Dhawan reached the landmark during the fourth ODI of the six-match series against South Africa at the Wanderers.
Rediff.com's man in South Africa Siddhanta Pinto shares his experiences and the many moods of the Rainbow Nation at the football World Cup.
Hundreds of Indian Muslim women Johannesburg have come out in support of Muslim women's right to wear 'Hijab,' a traditional headgear, worldwide.
India will go into next week's first Test against South Africa with no preparation time in the middle after their only warm-up fixture against an invitational South African XI in Benoni was abandoned on Friday without a ball being bowled.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes could face disciplinary action after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator after his dismissal in Friday's fourth Test against South Africa at The Wanderers. Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a middle aged man as he walked off the field after being caught cheaply for two runs in England's first innings on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Johannesburg venue, known as 'the bullring' for its often hostile atmosphere.
Zak Crawley scored a maiden Test half century before South Africa fought back to restrict England to 192 for four when bad light stopped play early in the opening day of the fourth Test on Friday.
Archer would likely thrive on a pacey pitch in Johannesburg and if he is fit that would pose a selection dilemma for coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root.
Senior India pace bowler Zaheer Khan and prolific batsman Cheteshwar Pujara left Mumbai by an early morning flight to South Africa along with three other players well ahead of the two-Test series against the hosts.
