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Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.

South Africa cricket team cancels Pakistan tour

South Africa cricket team cancels Pakistan tour

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'The reason was not security but the commitments of the players'

Du Plessis gets new contract, likely to play beyond WT20

Du Plessis gets new contract, likely to play beyond WT20

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

CSA have however not handed players a final contract

South Africa's T20 League cancelled again due to COVID-19

South Africa's T20 League cancelled again due to COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The board said the Mzansi Super League will be replaced by a domestic T20 Challenge tournament featuring eight first division teams.

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.

South Africa's Zubayr Hamza Tests positive for banned substance

South Africa's Zubayr Hamza Tests positive for banned substance

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The positive test relates to the substance Furosemide, which is not a performance enhancing substance, and Zubayr has been able to identify how the substance entered his system.'

Dean Elgar eyes South Africa Test captaincy

Dean Elgar eyes South Africa Test captaincy

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Dean Elgar joins Aiden Markram on the list of players who have expressed interest in the job.

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

England's One-Day International series with South Africa has been cancelled after reported breaches of the teams' bio-secure environment in Cape Town.

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month.

South Africa's Du Preez retires from ODI, Test cricket

South Africa's Du Preez retires from ODI, Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

She also played one Test for South Africa against India in 2014 and captained the team across all formats between 2011 and 2016.

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Cricket South Africa will appoint a team manager, who will select his own coaching staff and captains in the three formats of the game.

South Africa to stage unique three-team fixture on July 18

South Africa to stage unique three-team fixture on July 18

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

CSA had to postpone the match from its original date of June 27 as the government had not provided the necessary approval for training and match-day protocols.

South Africa's Markram ruled out of remainder of T20 series

South Africa's Markram ruled out of remainder of T20 series

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The statement further said that a decision on wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock's availability for the remaining two matches will be made in due course by CSA's medical team.

SA's Klaasen to replace injured Second for India tour

SA's Klaasen to replace injured Second for India tour

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

The CSA said Second, one of the new caps in the Proteas squad announced on August 13 to play three Tests in India in October, has suffered an injury while practising with the South Africa A side. He will require immediate surgery and he has consequently been ruled out of the touring party.

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The senior BCCI office-bearer said that unless the government clears international travel, BCCI won't be in a position to make a commitment to any country.

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

"It's a thrilling new format and a match that is working towards a greater good."

Smith, Boucher face probe over racism allegations

Smith, Boucher face probe over racism allegations

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Cricket South Africa said on Monday that it would formally investigate director of cricket Graeme Smith and national team head coach Mark Boucher following allegations of racist conduct in an ombudsman's report.

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kolpak deals to end; Cricket South Africa's Graeme Smith says they will welcome back any former Kolpak players who are willing to be part of the domestic structures.

South Africa release Rabada on eve of India ODI series

South Africa release Rabada on eve of India ODI series

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The board said no replacement will be brought in for Rabada as there is an extended squad in place in the Bio-Secure Environment (BSE), but George Linde has been retained from the Test team as an extra spin-bowling option for the series.

Boucher suggests turning off cell phones amid global lockdown

Boucher suggests turning off cell phones amid global lockdown

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Cricket South Africa (CSA) suspended all forms of cricket for the next 60 days to minimise the impact of the coronavirus. South Africa men's cricket team coach Mark Boucher suggested to turn off cell phones for two weeks amid the ongoing global lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.

McKenzie named South Africa's high performance batting coach

McKenzie named South Africa's high performance batting coach

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Vincent Barnes has been roped in as high performance manager and bowling lead coach' while former assistant coach Malibongwe Maketa was appointed as the South Africa A and National Academy lead coach.

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.

South African cricketers return to training

South African cricketers return to training

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Led by Quinton de Kock, South Africa's 44 cricketers, who are part of a men's high performance squad, have returned to training amid the COVID-19 pandemic after getting approval from the country's sports ministry. South Africa has reported more than 1,38,000 COVID-19 cases with over 2,400 deaths.

South Africa-India series to be held behind closed doors

South Africa-India series to be held behind closed doors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The South African board said in a statement that the decision to play behind closed doors had been taken jointly with the Indian cricket board (BCCI).

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'We have the likes of (captain) Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma, who have the ability to dig in and score big runs and I also like the way that Rassie (van der Dussen) has come in and grown in that team.'

Buzz: Fawad back in Pakistan Test squad after decade

Buzz: Fawad back in Pakistan Test squad after decade

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The 34-year-old replaced Iftikhar Ahmed, who managed only 44 runs in four innings in the recent tour of Australia where Pakistan lost both Tests.

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The three-match series is in jeopardy after a number of COVID-19 cases in the bio-secure environment at the hotel both teams share, including a South African player, two hotel staff and potentially two members of the England party.

Du Plessis dropped, De Kock to lead SA in ODIs vs Eng

Du Plessis dropped, De Kock to lead SA in ODIs vs Eng

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The Proteas have named five new players in the squad for the series starting next month.

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Faf du Plessis will remain as the skipper of the Test side and he would be in charge of the team scheduled to tour India later this year.

Injury puts Rabada out of India tour, Australia ODIs

Injury puts Rabada out of India tour, Australia ODIs

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The 24-year-old pacer will be out of action for four weeks after suffering the injury during the final T20 international against Australia on Wednesday.

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The ECB said in a joint statement with CSA on Monday that the decision to postpone the tour was over concerns about the 'physical and mental wellbeing' of the touring party.

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

Sacked CSA chief Majola takes bosses, government to court

Sacked CSA chief Majola takes bosses, government to court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Suspended Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola is taking his bosses as well as president Jacob Zuma and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula to court in an attempt to get his position back.

SA cricket franchises earn profits for first time in 25 years

SA cricket franchises earn profits for first time in 25 years

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Cricket South Africa's (CSA) franchises have experienced profits for the first time since the country was reinstated into international cricket in 1991. CSA President Chris Nenzani attributed this achievement to heightened corporate governance and diligent operational processes at its affiliates. "Congratulations to all concerned with these outstanding results," Nenzani said.

Red-faced South Africa postpones IPL-style T20 League

Red-faced South Africa postpones IPL-style T20 League

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Failure to secure a suitable broadcast package and a title sponsor meant Cricket South Africa stood to lose about $25 million, representing roughly half of the organisation's cash reserves.

Cricket South Africa to hit 'reset button' after T20 WC debacle

Cricket South Africa to hit 'reset button' after T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Living up to their 'perennial chokers' tag, South Africa lost to the Netherlands in their concluding Super 12 match to crash out of the T20 World Cup.

Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Root thanks England fan over phone for his support.

CSA hands Nel 3-match ban for misconduct

CSA hands Nel 3-match ban for misconduct

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

South African pacer Andre Nel has been banned from three domestic Twenty20 matches after being found guilty of misconduct.

Sri Lanka bowlers to begin training on Monday

Sri Lanka bowlers to begin training on Monday

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The SLC would ensure everyone at the training camp adhered to the government health regulations, it added.

Will India agree to tour South Africa in August?

Will India agree to tour South Africa in August?

Rediff.com21 May 2020

South Africa are optimistic about hosting India for three lucrative Twenty20 Internationals in late August, but are trying to find new dates for their proposed tour to the West Indies. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has already had to postpone a limited overs series in Sri Lanka, but has earmarked the visit by India to raise much-needed revenue.