News for '-cape-town'

Vote! Will India Win The Final Test?

Vote! Will India Win The Final Test?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

At the end of day three, South Africa were 101 for the loss of two wickets in the second innings.

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive for COVID-19 during the camp in Bengaluru.

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.

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The defeat in the Centurion Test was India's fifth in a row in SENA countries under Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

Women's T20 WC: Richa in line for Player of Tournament

Women's T20 WC: Richa in line for Player of Tournament

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Richa was only dismissed twice in five innings and scored at a strike-rate exceeding 130.

Australia lift sixth Women's T20 WC title after Mooney's heroics

Australia lift sixth Women's T20 WC title after Mooney's heroics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Images from the Women's T20 World Cup Final between Australia and South Africa played in Cape Town on Sunday

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the third ODI in Cape Town, the ICC said on Monday.

Women's T20 WC: Mandhana out of Pakistan clash

Women's T20 WC: Mandhana out of Pakistan clash

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was ruled out of India's opening Women's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan on Sunday.

PIX: Deepti, Richa steer India past Windies for second win

PIX: Deepti, Richa steer India past Windies for second win

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Deepti Sharma excelled with the ball before Richa Ghosh produced a fine knock as India cruised to a six-wicket victory over the West Indies in their Women's T20 World Cup Group 2 match in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Women's T20 WC warm-up: Ghosh shines as India beat Bangladesh

Women's T20 WC warm-up: Ghosh shines as India beat Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

India made an imposing 183 for 5 riding on Ghosh's exploits with the bat and then restricted Bangladesh to 131 for 8.

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

The Many Moods of S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

He may have spent his entire adult life in diplomacy, but doctorate in nuclear physics Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's face betrays both fusion and fission of his moods.

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.

Images from 2010 World Cup draw held in Cape Town on Friday

Images from 2010 World Cup draw held in Cape Town on Friday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Images from 2010 World Cup draw in Cape Town on Friday.

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSports Park, Centurion, on Thursday.

Suryakumar continues to rule T20 rankings

Suryakumar continues to rule T20 rankings

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Suryakumar Kumar is within striking distance of England batter Dawid Malan in the race to hold the highest rating of all time for men's T20I batters.

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'This indicated Warner -- who had been advised by CA against a public outburst -- didn't trust the authorities to be mindful of his interests. It was a wise decision by Warner as CA is renowned for only protecting their own interests, not those of players.'

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.

Omicron: 'BCCI should consult govt before sending team to SA'

Omicron: 'BCCI should consult govt before sending team to SA'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said the Board of Control for Cricket in India should consult the government before sending the cricket team to South Africa, where a new COVID-19 variant is causing havoc.

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne won Formula E's first race in India

Kohli should be fine for third Test vs SA, says Dravid

Kohli should be fine for third Test vs SA, says Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

India coach Rahul Dravid sounded confident that captain Virat Kohli will return for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa, to be played in Cape Town from January 11.

'Spiders...bees...it was super scary!'

'Spiders...bees...it was super scary!'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'I was the youngest female contestant in the history of Khatron Ke Khiladi.'

Women's T20 WC: Bates stars as NZ thrash Bangladesh

Women's T20 WC: Bates stars as NZ thrash Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

With her knock, Bates became the first batter to score 1000 runs in Women's T20 World Cup.

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.

Harmanpreet believes not being groomed in traditional way is helping Shafali, Richa

Harmanpreet believes not being groomed in traditional way is helping Shafali, Richa

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur lauded Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh after their match-winning knock

Women's T20 WC warm-up: Indian batters disappoint

Women's T20 WC warm-up: Indian batters disappoint

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Indian batters were skittled out for 85 in 15 overs.

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

Cricket Australia contacts Bancroft over ball-tampering scandal

Cricket Australia contacts Bancroft over ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) has asked batsman Cameron Bancroft if he has new information on the 2018 Cape Town scandal in the wake of his suggestion that the team's bowlers were aware of the ball-tampering tactics.

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the second and final Test against South Africa?

Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Archer said he is focussed on "feeling good" at the moment.

What SKY wants to learn from MI teen sensation Brevis

What SKY wants to learn from MI teen sensation Brevis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Want to learn 'no-look' shots from you: Surya yo MI teammate Brevis

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

No point in lifting David Warner's leadership ban, says Chappell

No point in lifting David Warner's leadership ban, says Chappell

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'You're not going to appoint Warner captain of any Australian team, are you? He's too old'

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for piecemeal investigation

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for "piecemeal investigation"

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Ultimately, this shows what happens if you do a piecemeal investigation and leave questions unanswered. It will keep biting you on the backside and does not do anyone any good.'

Smith ready to captain Australia again if given chance

Smith ready to captain Australia again if given chance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Three years after his ignominious exit as Australia's captain in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, Steve Smith has said he is keen and ready to lead the national side again if an opportunity came his way.

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.

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.

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals during IPL 2023 starting in April, sources said.

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

If any England players need advice on scoring against an African team ahead of Sunday's clash, they need look no further than their manager Gareth Southgate.

Second Proteas player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Eng series

Second Proteas player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Eng series

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The positive result came from a second round of testing conducted ahead of the series, South Africa's first international cricket for eight months.