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Du Plessis attributes Test captaincy to improved batting performance

Du Plessis attributes Test captaincy to improved batting performance

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'The confidence and the momentum of that definitely helps. It just makes you raise your own bar of performance, you want to be a better player. My challenge to myself was to be a good player and now it's to become a great player. So it's just about lifting the bar and making a mind shift'

'I will do everything to play in T20 World Cup': DK

'I will do everything to play in T20 World Cup': DK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

DK has taken his batting to a new level and displayed some astonishing power-hitting to strike at a rate of 205-plus.

From Bold to Bolder: Faf takes fearless approach in IPL 2023

From Bold to Bolder: Faf takes fearless approach in IPL 2023

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Fearless Faf du Plessis aims to be more aggressive for RCB in IPL 2023

IPL PIX: RR stun RCB in Eliminator; to meet SRH in Qualifer 2

IPL PIX: RR stun RCB in Eliminator; to meet SRH in Qualifer 2

Rediff.com23 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 Eliminator played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

Rediff.com19 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo and locally elected representatives, as well as region president Valerie Pecresse and sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera, attended the inauguration.

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday rejected the bail plea filed by Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, who is an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Du Plessis is South Africa's hero, Australia's villain

Du Plessis is South Africa's hero, Australia's villain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Standing in as skipper for the injured AB de Villiers and without pace spearhead Dale Steyn for all but a day and a half of the campaign, the 32-year-old batsman delivered a 2-1 series triumph that sent Australia plummeting into crisis.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis to miss first Test vs England

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis to miss first Test vs England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will miss the first Test against England at Lords starting on Thursday due to family reasons, the cricket board confirmed.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

At DU march, ABVP vows to protect varsity's 'nationalist' ethos

At DU march, ABVP vows to protect varsity's 'nationalist' ethos

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The march was its attempt to retaliate against All India Students' Association and assorted Left-inclined groups, which had put up a massive anti-ABVP show on February 28, by projecting alleged violence "perpetrated" by Communists in the country.

PHOTOS: Du Plessis hits defiant ton to silence Adelaide boos

PHOTOS: Du Plessis hits defiant ton to silence Adelaide boos

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis silenced the boos of the Adelaide crowd with a defiant century before declaring on 259 for nine and giving his bowlers a crack at Australia in the final hour of the opening day of the day-night third Test on Thursday.

Miller and Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series

Miller and Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

David Miller and Faf du Plessis scored sparkling centuries in a partnership of 252 runs as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs in a one-day international, in Hobart, on Sunday, to win the three-match series 2-1.

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Will Jacks reached his half-century in 14.2 overs and brought up his 100 in 16 overs!

Kohli-Faf Blitz, Siraj Decimate SRH

Kohli-Faf Blitz, Siraj Decimate SRH

Rediff.com19 May 2023

RCB conceded 26 runs off the final three overs, severely hampering SRH's scoring rate.

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62.

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Playing IPL 2023's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the play-offs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Will Virat Kohli Be The Next MVP?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Sometimes the MVPI table throws up intriguing situations: Four out of the top five in the table are left-handed batters. Do left-handers truly enjoy an advantage in the IPL? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after the league stage.

LSG's Bengaluru boys ready to conquer RCB in IPL homecoming

LSG's Bengaluru boys ready to conquer RCB in IPL homecoming

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

RCB and LSG will be looking horns in a high-octane clash in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

HC order on St Stephen's College minority seat admissions to stay

HC order on St Stephen's College minority seat admissions to stay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi high court interim order allowing St Stephen's College to conduct interviews for granting admission to students under the minority quota besides taking into consideration their common university entrance test (CUET) scores.

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Cricket South Africa's Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe confirmed Klaasen was still part of their white ball plans.

KKR mauling exposes lack of variety in RCB's bowling

KKR mauling exposes lack of variety in RCB's bowling

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Three matches might be too small a sample size to form an opinion but going by the lack of variety that's been on show in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling attack, they might just be staring at a long, tiring IPL season this year.

Du Plessis enjoys the silence after ribbing

Du Plessis enjoys the silence after ribbing

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Faf du Plessis's gallant 78 helped South Africa avoid the follow-on on day three of the second Test on Saturday, but the 28-year-old all-rounder admitted a nervous stumble on the stairs nearly put paid to his Test debut at the crease.

Turning Point: Dhoni's Safe Gloves

Turning Point: Dhoni's Safe Gloves

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

On a day when CSK dropped four catches, M S Dhoni made no mistake to pick up Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell's catches to turn the match in Chennai's favour.

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat admitted that some high-profile players in their ranks have failed to deliver and hinted at possible changes in the team in Monday's IPL match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

IPL 2024: Most Valuable Performances

IPL 2024: Most Valuable Performances

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable performances of IPL 2024

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.

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Du Plessis on Friday said that his team gave India captain Kohli the "silent treatment" in an attempt to keep him quiet when the two teams squared off earlier this year.

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A look at the best bowling performances from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match in Bengaluru.

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Faf du Plessis led from the front as South Africa flexed their bowling muscles to thrash Bangladesh by 52 runs in the first Twenty20 Internationals on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday.

Ton-up Du Plessis, Miller help South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Ton-up Du Plessis, Miller help South Africa thump Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

It was an eighth ODI victory in a row for South Africa and an 11th win in succession at home as they showed form in the build-up to the Champions Trophy in England in June.

MVP Race: Tough Task To Beat Sunil Narine

MVP Race: Tough Task To Beat Sunil Narine

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 46.

David Miller picks ideal batting position for T20 World Cup

David Miller picks ideal batting position for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South Africa batter David Miller picked his preferred spot in the Proteas T20 World Cup setup as well as what they need to do as a team in order to enjoy a successful tournament.

Du Plessis to captain South Africa 'A'

Du Plessis to captain South Africa 'A'

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Faf du Plessis, Chennai Super Kings' find of the IPL 5 season, has been rewarded by South Africa with captaincy of the country's 'A' team in the upcoming two four-day Tests against Sri Lanka 'A' and the triangular one-day series in Zimbabwe.

PHOTOS: Last-ball drama as LSG edge RCB by 1 wicket

PHOTOS: Last-ball drama as LSG edge RCB by 1 wicket

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers and Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday

IPL 2024 MVP: Sunil Narine Races Away

IPL 2024 MVP: Sunil Narine Races Away

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Match 54.

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday

PHOTOS: Suryakumar stars in Mumbai's win over RCB

PHOTOS: Suryakumar stars in Mumbai's win over RCB

Rediff.com10 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday